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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
Postmaster General Newsletter.

One OF the saddest signs of the times is
the disposition evinced by partizans of the
press and in Congress, to attack with tile
bltterest invective any and every man whose
conscientious convictions lead him contrary
to the rulings of the party caucus 1t would
seem as if the old fable of the Frogs and the
Stork were about to be repeated, and thai
in getting rid of King George. we had in
stalled in his place King Caucus-a monster
almost as horrible as any OF the fabled
geni of old-devouring mems consciences,
destroying every sentiment of integrity
every desire for fair play-every wish of an
enrolling character. If the time has come
when independent action and independent
thought are to be banished from the halls
of Congress to give place to Caucus dicta-
tion-only another name for mob rule
then indeed are the liberties of the people
in danger.
Yet we have seen large and intelligent
party, the majority in numbers, and most
OF them under previously expressed declar-
ations of friendliness towards the Presi-
dent and his policy-we have seen these
men bindly swayed by caucus rule, ard
whipped into voting for resolutions, which
must haye been contrary to their convic-
tons, as they were at variance with every
sentiment OF gratitude.
Not only that, but when few illustrious
examples like Alex. Stephens and Postmas-
ter General kcy-men whose records should
haye placed their motives beyond asper-
sion and beyond question, choose to question
the wisdom of their own party, they are
libelled and denounced in every conceivable
way that vicious and unprincipled men can
devise. There would seem to be nothing too
sacred in the way Of character to escape the
poisonous tongues of these defamers.
However the result is not surprising. The
attacks have recoiled before a just public
criticism, and have strengthened instead of
weakening the words of both Mr.. Stephens
and Mr.. Key.
Mr.. Keys letter has created a profound
feeling, not only among the independent
voters of Tennessee, but among those of
more Northern states as we'll. Indignation
and disgust fill the minds of intelligent
Democrats at the stupid course pursued by
Mr.. Potter and his friends.
A great advantage has been sacrificed up
on the altar of Mr.. Potter's personal vanity,
and the Democracy are not slow to recog-
nize the .faua pas.
If anything could redeem the blunder it
would be the course pursued by Mr.. Ste
phens and Mr.. Key. 1t is fortunate for the
Republicans that the attempt is being made
to read those gentle men out of their party.
-Washimgton Republic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The indicator is bad on figures. II
claims a Democratic gain in Ohio and
Missouri OF twenty representatives, by the
shameless jerrymanding ofthose States. The
fact is, the Democrats do not claim but sew
en-5 from Ohio and from Missouri,-just
thirteen less than our sanguine neighbor
would have it. Missouri has but two Re
publicans in Congress. These they may
loose, but it is not quite certain that the Re-
publicans will fall short Of their present rep
resentation in Ohio, notwithstanding the
arbitrary and unjust re-districting of the
State.
Whatever may be the result there, it is
generally conceded by well-posted politi-
clans that the Republicans will gain else
where enough to give them a majority in
the next Congress, s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
L Wise Suggestion.

An intelligent and influential Conservative
of Staunton stated to us yesterday that he
intended to see what could be done to get
up public meeting of the citizens of Staun-
ton and Augusta county to protest against
the Potter investigation and the disturbance
of the business of the country by reason
thereof He takes the position that no pos
sible good can grow out of it and great
deal of harm, and that it is about time for
the People to be looking after their own in
terests and cutting loose from the politicians.
He believed it would have good effect for
the people Of the great and wealthy conser-
eative county of Augusta to give expires
sion to their known views on this subject,
and show the country that they are not
afraid to lead off in movement that would
soon meet hearty response from every
portion of the South.
The suggestion is wise one, and should be
acted on at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The Wytheville Enterprise has the follow.
ing notice of one our most enterprising and
level-headed young business men: "Our old
friend-(a cleyerer one never lived)-Arista
Hoge, of Staunton now, but formerly OF our
native county. Albemarle, is actively and
successfully engaged in the life insurance
business, aud gets off the following in po-
etlcal mood on the advantages of his partic-
ular line of business, of which our popular
townsman, Mr.. Clayton j. Noel is the agent
in this place. Hear him -
Wives of great men all remind US
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing. leave behind us
Widows worthy of our time.
Therefore, give your wife send off
By the life insurance plan;
Fix her so when you go hence
She can scoop another man.
Fix her so that on a morrow
Some dead beat of youthful years,
Will by woong soothe her sorrow,
And by marriage dry her tears.
And give her send off by our plan,
And she'll have no need for another man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
The Shepherdstown Register Of the 1st inst.
has the following in reference to the Shen.
andoah Valley Railroad.
Mr. John F. Smith and Joel Roberts, OF
Smithfeld District, were the only two Mag
istrates who voted against the resumption
of the S. V. r. r., at the County Court,
last week or in other words against the
issuing Of the County Bonds, in payment as
the work progresses upon the road. Twelve
members OF the Court voted in favor of the
payment of the Bonds. We now see no
obstacle in the way of resumption Of the
work, and we expect to see speedy COM
petion of the same, from this place to the
c. & 0. r. r., near Staunton, by the con-
tractors, Messrs. Satterlee & Co., of New
York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

A Democratic Congressman from Louisi-
ana, who permitted himself to be driven By
King Caucus against his better judgment,
says privately that the witnesses of fraud
from his State ''are utterly untrustworthy, :"
some of them having testified on both sides
already, and some of them seeking now to
sell out to the highest bidder. Anderson is
a low, disreputable fellow, who has come to
Washington to make something out of his
questionable connection with counting votes
in East Feliciana. The committee will find
little if anything new. He regrets deeply
that the investigation has been undertaken.
ut is foolish and utterly Quixotic piece of
business, and will surely fail and leave the
Democrats divided and the laughing stock
of the country. ''-Republic.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
Assignee's Sale
Re al Estate.
In Page County, Va.

In compliance with an order of the United State
for the Western District of Virginia. entered . +
Harrisonburg at the May term, 1878 of said COa' It
In the chancery suit of John G Newman, assign 90
OF Isaac Kibler bankrupt VS.. Isaac Klbler &c. 4
shall, on the
MONDAY, JUNE 24th, 1878,
court day. in front of the Court House OF PAGE
county, sell at public auction to the highes hid
der. free from liens, the tract OF land on which
said Isaac KILLER resides situated on Pass RIM in
said county. "
on the following terms:
One-fourth of the purchase money ca, sh in hand
and the residue in three equal payne nts, at six,
Twelve and elghteen months from day OF sale,
give bonds with good personal security for the
deferred payments, and the ii lie to be retained
until all the purchase money is. paif l.
j. G. NEW MAN Assignee
June 6-tdS OF Isaac Kible p hanRrnnt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

A TIMELY WARMING Although we
published in full the letter of Hon. D. M
Key, addressed to the People of Tennessee
and the South, last week, it is not amiss to
reproduce paragraph from it, that carries
with it timely and serious warning. He
says.
''Invited to the cabinet as Southern man,
to see that justice was done to the South, re-
quired neither to apologize for my record
nor to disown my political principles, it is
my duty now to warn the people of the
South of the danger which threatens the
country. No man need to hope that the
schemes of the men who have engineered
the schemes to unseat President Hayes can
be carried out without bloody civil war.
10 avert this danger confidently rely up
on the patriotism and honor of the people of
my native section.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
P1ucKY WoMAN.-The vicinity O

A PLUcKY WoMAN.-The vicinity of
Tazewell Court House was the scene of a
tragedy Thursday. About 10 p. nj. two
tramps stopped at the house of Mrs. Becky
Baldwin, young widow, and asked her to
give them some silver in exchange for notes
offering 81 OF the latter for s. of the former
They soon left, but returned after she had
retired and broke open the door and enter
ed her bedroom. She jumped from the
bed and old them to leave her room. They
demanded her pocketbook, and threatened
violence if she did not give it. She went
to her dress, deliberately took the pocket
book from it. containing $2l, and threw it
in the fire. One of the tramps stopped to
get it out, and she snatched up an axe and
dealt him a terrific blow, knocking him
down, quickly following with other blows.
The second tramp then Grew dirk knife
and rushed at her, and stabbed her twice in
the left breast. She dealt him fearful
blow with the axe. Both of the scoundrels
then fled. Mrs. Baldwin will recover.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

Mr.. D. G. 3. Brady, worthy citizen Of
Rockbridge, well-known for his tireless en-
terprise and energy, died very suddenly at
his residence, on the 9th. He was Chair.
man OF the Board OF County Supervisors and
man universally esteeml and respected =,
Father Fitzslmmons, of this city, conducted
the SCI vices at his burial.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

An exchange saysif man is to be hap
tized it ought to be done thoroughly.
Tine other day convert was lmmerse i, and
when he went home he took with him the
minister's pocketbook. If he had been held
under the water for half an hour this acct
dent would never have occurred.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The indians on the frontier are preparing
for war of great magnitude; the labor
troubles of the States are threatening; yet a
Democratic Congress is tinkering at the az
my, with view to impairing its efficiency
and reducing its force. This looks like in-
sanity and inviting anarchy. 55t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

1t would be an interesting enquiry to make
of the agent Of the associated press at Wash
ington as to who instructed him not to tele-
graph to the South the letter Of Postmaster
General Key. There was design in the
omission, and if Southern Congressman had
anything to do with it the fact should be
known. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
docket Case No COZ

Docket Case No. 1887
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
For the western District OF Virginia.
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF John R. Cakes, bankrupt.
Western District Of Virginia, IS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE That on the olaf.
day OF May, 1873. warrant in bankruptcv was ia
sued out OF the District Court of the United.
STATES 1qr tne western District of Virginia.,
In the county OF Pittsylvania in said Dis.
trlct who has been adiudged bankrupt on his
own petition: That the payment of any debts
ana the delivery OF any property belonging to
transfer OF any property by him are forbidden Nv
law and that meeting OF the creditors of sal I,
bankrupt, to prove their debts and to choose u
or more asslgnees Of his estate. will be held a. ne
Virginia, before Jno I. Watson, ESQ, Regist NE,
Bankruptcy for said District on the nth er ~
june A. D. 1875 at u O'Clock. m. lay u
may 9O-2w US. Marshal for said d IS
Docket Case No. I
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF T,HJ ,4,,,,,,,,,
states' Tor the Western District of vi erinia Ell
In the matter OF Roland Kite, T,ans runt
At Harrisonburg, in said Dis trict on A. s-.,
day of May, o. d., 1875 on sne @otn
Take Notice.-An order hi 3 been iss,aa thai
the creditors of Roland lite. banRrunt .nae an
a oeio ie u douglas Gray egster in Bankrnptcv
OF June, d. 1878. at ociock a an LOU s gay
SAID Bankrupt consist ing of 3h acres Of IanI ~, ~
ing IN rage county should not be sold free Of
ruptcy of the said Roland Kife aMS ~ Bang
transferred to the und IN CONT anu 'Ae liens
40 C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

That the Democrats do not want to probe
to the bottom of the Florida and Louisiana
election frauds, is evident from the action
of the Potter committee last Saturday, which
by strict party vote, voted down propo-
sition from the Republicans to investigate
any and all allegations OF fraud and intimi-
dation in Florida connected with the Presi-
Dental election. They determined to con-
fine the work of the sub comn2ittee 10 the
statements of McLin, and such range as
would assist in manufacturing party capital.
1t is shameless abuse OF representative
power, and great crime upon the people of
the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

After the investigation by the Potter Com
mittee, the Democrats will not wish to re-
cur tosthe subject. 1t will be found, if the
truth is developed, that more than one of
their number, now regarded as the pinks of
purity are more Or less implicated in frauds
and intinidatons
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

Both Houses of Congress have passed a
resolution to adjourn on the 18th of June,
Whether the business before il will be
finished, necessary TO be completed, is very
doubtful. 1t is thought the President will
call an extra session, hut there will have ia
be an imperative necessity before this WI.
be done,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

A schooner, with twenty-five pupils of
Mr.. Beechs school.at Alexandria, Virginia,
was upset in the Potomac Friday evening
duringa squall. Several tugs and small
boats went to their assistance, and all were
rescued except one pupil named Schuman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE I1NIrEn
i States.-In Bankruptey LII
In the matter of c. j. Lipseomb, Bapkruut
To whom it may concern:
The UNDERSIGNED, Chas- Mundy. of Lynchburg,
appointment as, Assignee Of the estate Of
=. J. LlRscomb, OF Atwood, Amherst county Va.
in said District, who was on the tn dav oil 80
d., 1S7 .adjudged bankrupt on his own petition
by the District court OF said District
Dated May 3lst, I87s.
Jun 6-3w CHAS. MUNDY Assignee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The Democratic agitation of the whisky tax,
ruined many whisky dealer, and yet there
was no reduction. The same can be said,
with reference to the tobacco tax. There
will be no reduction this Congress, but the
agitation Of 1t has caused the suspension and
bankruptcy OF number of tobacco dealers.
This is democratic statesmanship,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
The European Comp LEGATIONS.

1t is conceded that a Congress will as
semblc in Berlin, with view to a settle.
ment of the complications growing out OF
the war between Russia and Turkey, but
it does not follow necessarily, that an
adjustment satisfactory to all the interests
involved will be reached. The New York
Times of the I'd, tersely presents the Difficult
ties to be confronted and the interests to be
considered in the following pregnant para
graph
But, although the war is to be follow ed
by a European congress, it does not neces-
sarily follow that the congress will be in
stantly followed by European peace. The
wit who defined parliament as ''a stand
ard for the measurement of discords" spoke
only too truly. Sixty-three years ago an
other congress. convened to divide the ln-
heritance Of the defunct Napoleonic En-
pire, boosted that it had ''settled the politi-
cal bounds of Europe once and forever -
yet its chief author, Prince Metternich. lived
to pronounce it failure, and all that it did
has long since been undone. But it is not
too much 10 assert that, great as were the
difficulties that beset the Congress of Wen
ma, they were TRIVIAL compared with those
which now await the Congress of Berlin. In
1915 the presiding judges were at least of
one mind, for each and all had suffered too
sorely at the hands of France to have any
doubt as to what their course should be-
But in the present case no two Of the pow
crs represented seem to be agreed upon any
point whatever. Austria cares only for the
Danube, Britain for the highway to india,
Turkey for the safety of Constantinople.
Greece can see nothing but the revival of
her ancient supremacy over the Hgean and
its coasts. Russia still casts a longing eye
at the Dardanelles. Roumania is indignant
at the proposed retrocession of Bessaraba.
Seryia at the non extension Of her frontier
to its ancient limits. Bulgaria considers
her long desired independence but half
achieved, and ever-restless Montenegro is
still hankering after another slice from the
tempting border of ALBANIA. Meanwhile
Italy is striving to invent some
pretext for claiming share of the spoil,
and Germany, self-appointed to the duty of
reconciling all these conflicting interests,
finds her task hard one indeed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

Gath has been questioning Kentucky
statesmen on the Potter resolu ton and
among others Gen. Abe Buford, one of For
rests most dashing officers. Gen. Buford
who is member Of the Kentucky legisla-
ture. replied 1--WE have been debating the
question at Frankfort, the State capital. as
to whether we shall buy an American flag
to hoist on the State House. Some of the
early secessionists, who were of no use at
terward, showed their gallantry by oppos-
ing it. told them in my speech that if I
could, would have flag as long as from
Maine to Georgia. There is no better flag
in che world than the flag CT the Union. 1
am opposed to all mischief makers and re-
memberers Of strife. I was with General
Forrest when he received the news of Abra-
ham Lincoln's assassination. He exclaim-
ed: 'My God, this is the gladdest news l
ever got.'' After awhile he said: Gen.
Buford, you don't say anything No, SIR
l answered, 4 am thinking with a good
deal of sadness about this news. Mr.. LiE-
coin is the great leader of the Norther
people. His ambition would have been to
give concord back to the country. He is
murdered, and that will inflame the North
ern people and lead to severe policy to-
wards the South when we are subjugated,
and it is question of a very short time
when we must lay down our arms. think
it calamitous news In the same way 1
look upon the re-opening of this Presiden-
tial investigation at Washington. 1t is evil
counsel and bodies good to nobody
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The greatest enemy to the South is the
Democratic party. It's representatives in
the North care nothing for the South
ern section except as they can use it fol
their own wicked and revolutionary pur-
poses. All through the North the leading
Republican papers have been advertising the
advantages Of the South, urging emigration
and capital to avail themselves OF the many
advantages here presented; and just as the
popular mind was being directed in that
channel, and the hope encouraged that
"a new and more propitious future await
ed lis, we find the marplots Of that party in
Congress inaugurating movement which
cannot fail to ar ouse sectional feeling, change
the current that had set this way. and de-
stroy the kindly sentiment that was fast ia
king root in the Northern mind, under the
pacific policy of the President. ea
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

DR.. Jno. Ell. Straith, an eminnet physician
and noble man, died at his home in Charles
town, West Virginia, on the 2Gth. He was
a gentleman Of talent and high character, and
made his influence for good felt in an emil
nent degree in the community in which he
lived.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

1t is bad enough that Republicans should
have been deceived into trusting Anderson
before his character was fully known. How
much worse, after his own confessions Of per-
jury and all manner of moral turpitude,
that Democrats should attempt to use him
to convict anybody of fraud.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

Notwiths landing the attempt Of the Dem
ocrats to suppress Postmaster General
Keys letter in the South, 1t is having its eff
feet. The sober sense Of the people will have
ample time to assert itself between this and
November, and there will be many a follow
er of the seditous Potter who will fold his
tent and steal into retirement for the next
two years. ,t,.,.sg ,..,r n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The house Committee on Public Build
ngs has agreed to report in favor of appro-
priating $4,000 for the erection of gov
ernment building at Lynchburg. The Staun-
ton petition was not reported upon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

zone of the People, and "a Tax Payer
are after Hartman Hiner, Esq, the represent
tative In the Legislature from. Highland and
Bath. They claim that be misrepresented
his constituents in his course on the debt
question in the Legislature, and propose a
mass meeting to give expression to popular
sentiment on the subject. Mr.. Hiner pub
lish5s card in the Highland Recorder, in
which he says he has no objection to the meet
ing, and will be present. From what we
learn through private sources, Mr.. Hiner by
no means reflected the wishes of his people
in his votes On the debt question. But the
proposed meeting will give us something
tangible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The bankrupt bill was SO quietly passed
by Congress, that very few know that both
otae Senate and the House have adopted it,
TO 60 into effect the LIST of September.
Those who wish to avail themselves OF it,
have but short time in which to file their
petitions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06
The Senate is disposed to do little inyes.

The Senate is disposed to do little inves-
tigating. The House bill appropriasing $780,
600 for the Potter investigation. has been
amended in the Senate by the addition Of
$4,000 to be placed to the credit of the con.
tingent fund of the Senate to defray the ex-
penses Of any investigations that may be
deemed necessary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

A man died at st. Louis recently, and
In his will, after stating that he never forgot
favor, left $1,000 to an individual who ten
years before ran away with his wife.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-06

The Old Commonwealth claims that Judge
Harris did reflect the sentiments Of his con-
stituents in voting for the Potter resolution.
That may be the opinion OF our cotempora-
ry, but it is not founded on facts. Nine out
of every ten Democrats In the Valley regard
the investigation as wicked attempt to re-
viye sectional feeling and to crafty few
marplots who are under the. immediate in
fluence and direction OF Tiiden. Indeed,
we do not think Judge Harris himself will
argree with our contemporary, and we think
the Commonwealth, before tue investigation
is over, will be very sorry that it ever was
commenced, and will have its feelings very
much worried.