The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-04-05

The Petersburg Post, Richmond State,
and Richmond Wing are very conservative
and sensible in their comments on the po-
litical events now transpiring. They seem
to be earnestly working in the spirit Of fair
ness and justice, in seeking to inculcate ma
tional sentiment, in support Of the Presi
dents peace policy. What the country wants
now is quiet. The disturbances growing out
of the political contests in the Southern
States, have implicated the business of every
section of the nation, suspended active opera
tons, until definite understanding is had.
There is no computing the loss resulting
from this stagnation. II the press Of the
South would address itself to the work Of
calming apprehension, and stimulating con-
filence in the administration, great good
would result. The papers, to which al.uson
is made above, are doing their part we'll, in
bringing about a friendly feeling between
the sections. and whether the end at which
they aim is accomplished or not, their SER
vices will be none the less appreciated.
Senator Moffett's Whisky Punch bill has
become law. Whether it will operate sue
cessfully, remains to be seen. We have our
doubts about it. Sumptuary laws are con-
| trhry to the genius Of our institutions and
the instincts and teachings of the people.
| We hope, however, all that its friends have
promised from the operation of this law Will
be realized, and that the State debt will be
rapidly drank away. 1t will be regarded as
patriotism now to do large amount of
drinking, and we may expect full crop of
patriots.
The Commission to visit Louisiana, ap-
pointed by the President, for the purpose of
| adjusting the political differences in that
State, is composed Of ex-Gov. Brown, Of
Tennessee; Gen. Joseph Hawley, of Connec-
ticut; Judge Lawrence, of Illinois; Mr.. Nc :
Weigh, of Pennsylvania, and. Gen. J. NJ. Har-
Ian, of Kentucky. They are all gentlemen
of national reputation, and conservative in
their views.
Ex-Mayor Oakley hall, of New York, who
mysterioasly disappeared from that city
about ten days ago has, arrived in Liver
pool. 1t was at first thought he had been
fouly dealt with.
Mr.. Jenkin, the driver Of the stage going
from New Market to Luray, came near be-
iug lost in the river, last week. The driver
missed the ford and was drifted down some
distance to deep water, but managed to get
out on the same side he went in.
Master Willie Moffett, son of G. A. Moffett,
OF Rockingham, fell from tree last week,
and Yoke his arm.
Mrs. Jacob Miller, of Shenandoah, was
thrown from her horse, last week, and had
her arm broken.
A lot OF Maryland red wheat brought in
Baltimore last Monday, $3.50 per busllcl, and
another lot $1.S3.
The Alexandria Gazette says that Mr.. Dam
iel Dejarnette, former member of Congress |
from Virginia. is all applicant for the posi- |
ton of one of the District commissioners, |
and is strongly recommended.
just before the panic of September, |
1878, there were but four coal mines in oper- |
alton in the Kanawha valley above Charles |
ton. There are now twenty three in opera |
ton.
Major Candy, chief engineer, has entered |
upon the work of running a line from Mar
tinsburg to intersect with the Shenandoah |
Valley Railroad in Jefferson county.
Two nephews of John Randolph, of r oan- |
okc, are members OF Congress, viz, john |
Randolph Tucker, of Virginia. and Rich'd |
P. Bland, of Missouri.
bill has passed both branches of the Leg |
islature prohibiting city employees and Off /
GERS from becoming contractors.
Two citizens of Page county have purchas-
ed the farm OF Robert Gentry, in Albermare |
county, containing 924 acres,for $40 per acre
List of Letters Remaining in the POstOf- /
flee at StauntOn, Augusta County, Va.
APRIL 5. 1871
u LADIES.
Brown, Miss Emma Murray, Miss Annie
Clarke, Miss Laura Morne Miss Ella
Coleman, Mrs NJ. A. Morris, Mrs. Sarah
carter, Mrs Susan A. Rhodes, Mrs Annie
Davidson Miss Bette Slower, Miss Mary s.
Dull, Mrs. Mary E.. Taylor, Mrs. Mary
Engleman, Miss MaggieWare Mrs.
johnson, Mrs. Chapman Weller Miss Laura j.
Mills, Mrs. Annie
GENTLEMEN.
Buck J. NJ. Fry WM.
Brannon. Jos. Griffith, Abner
Brown, VIM. r. Graves, VIM. H.
burner, VIM Jackson, Henry
Bear, VIM +. Johnston, Washington
Dull John 5. Mcclure, L. M.
Frisby, Thos. Overton, P.
The above letters not called for within thirty days
Will be sent to the dead letter office. Persons call
ing for them will please say that they advertised
s. M. YOST P. M.
Unavailable letters remaining the P O., Staun-
ton, Va, April 5, 1877.