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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20
The Y. M. C. A. Anniversary.

Five years ago few christian gentlemen
held meeting in the basement OF the Meth
odist church and there took the preliminary
step towards the equalization Of Young
Mems Christian Association, at Stanton.
For some time afterwards, the movement
seemed to possess little life, and the struggle
for existence was for while close one. As
time went by, however, the efforts OF the
few jealous workers began to be apprecia-
ted; new members were added; the work
ings and benefits Of the organization attained
a wider recognition; fresh spirit was Infused,
and good began to result. The meetings
were made attractive to those outside as
well as inside OF the church. An extern
siye library Of choice volumes was purchas-
ed and thrown open to the public COM
Portable reading room supplied with the
best current literature, was provided, and
as year by year went by the institution
became more and more permanently estab-
lished and the circle of its influence expand
ed. In short the Y. NJ. C. A. OF Stanton
became one of the most popular attractions
of our growing little city, and to-day it is
source of pride and pleasure to every citizen
of Staunton. Nor is this all. AS stated by
the President on Tuesday night, it has been
the medium of bringing active me mbers to
the church and thereby has accomplished its
highest aim.
Last Tuesday night the fifth anniversary
Of this organization was held in its hand
somely fitted up hall. After religious service,
and few well-timec and appropriate re-
marks by President McIlhany, the Rev. DR..
Sears was introduced as the speaker of the
occasion, and for three quarters Of an hour
held the undivided attention Of his audience.
DR.. Sears is an original thinker, close
student and one of the clearest reasoners to
whom we have ever listened. There is
matter for reflection in almost every SEN
tence he utters, and the ideas conveyed
impress the auditor no less by their inhe-
rent force than by the be auty of the language
in which they are. expressed. There is
nothing of impassionetl oratory. but each
sentence comes with a power that is all the
| more potent for its absence of oratorical
embe llshment.
| The subject Of his remarks, on the occasion
of which we write, was the Bible, considered
as both human and divine wOrk-as liter
airy production and as an inspiration. The
theme is indeed grand and far-reaching, and
its presentation by the speaker was impress
sive in the extreme. We have not the space
to reproduce the address IN toto, and no
synopsis would do it Justice. To attempt to
condense in following DIR. Sears, would be
but to mar and disfgure chat which is SYM
metrical and solid. We can only regret
that all our readers were not permitted to
enjoy it as we did.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20
Lancaster and Richmond. Charles Pitts.

Lancaster and Richmond, Charles Pitts.
G. d. p.
Lee, q. c. Slemp. G. r.
Loudoun, George r. Head, C. p. P.
Loudoun and Fauquler, ". Fl. Payne, C.
D. P.
Louisa. Henry J. Vale. c. Il.
Lunenhurg, Genrge E. Smith. G.
Mathews and Mddlesex. I'm doubr.)
Mecklenhurg Ross Hamilton, Rep. tcol.)
Montgomery. VIM. NJ. Ellis, G. DIP.
Nansemond. L. Fl. Cross, c r.
Nelson. A. B. Fitzpatrick. C. ID. p.
New Kent and Charles City. B. W.
Lacy, G. r.
Norfolk city. w. H. Turner ard w. Fl.
Hail, c. R.
Norfolk county. r. G. L. Paige, Rep. COLI
Northampton and Accomac, Thomas A.
Downs, G. ID. P.
Northumberland and Westmoreland, 5.
B. Burgess, G. D. P.
Notroway and Amelia, Archer Scott, Rep.
(colored)
Orange, &. J. Barbour. c. DE-.
Petersburg. Drs. D. F. May and w. E.
HARDWOOD, C. r.
Page, W. O. Yager, c. R.
Patrick, W. T. Akers. c. r.
Pittsylvania, j. j. Wilkinson. w. A. }.
Finney and S. II. Watson, c. d. T.
Portsmouth. tie vote.
Princess Anne, Littieton Owens. Rep.
Prince Edward, VIM. Evans, Rep. col]
Prince George and Starry, E. ID. Bland,
Rep. (colored)
Prince William. C. E. Nicol. c. D. P.
Pulaski aud Giles, Charles f. Mathews,
C.D.P.
Rappahannock, II. S. Menfee, G. D. P.
Richmond city, W. Lovenstein, J. e.
Chamberlavne, S. B. Witt and Jas. Lyons,
jr., C. d. 2.
Rockbridge, J. A. Frazier and J. B.
Lady, c. R.
Rockingham, s. II. Moffett and R. N.
Harrison, G. r.
Russell, w. j. Dickinson, Rep.
Scott, - Mcconnell, c. r.
Shenandoah, j. B. Strayer. G. 4.
Southampton, J. B. Pope, G. R.
Spottsylvania and Fredericksburg, A. +.
Rowe, C. d. P.
Smith and Bland, H. Harmon. C. R.
Stafford and King George. Duff Green, G.
r.
Tazewell, ]. R. Witten, c. R.
Washington, Jonas S. Kelly and d. f.
Bailey, c. R.
Wythe, r. Sayers, c. R.
Recapitulation.
Conserv alive Debt-payers............... AZ
Conservative Readjusters.. ~
Republicans (white) .................,......... q
Republicans (colored) ......................... II
Portsmouth tie. L
Mathews and Middlesex in doubt............
100
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

A NOVEL EXHIB[TIoN.-Pfof. s. Gesiey
now has on exhibition novel show in the
courthouse yard. 1t is an educated pig.
which performs many tricks, such as count
ing, sc. The exhibitor himself is still more
wonderful. Without arms or feet he man :
ages to write, draw, aud load and fire pistols,
&c. The exhibition is one which children
and ladies' may attend with propriety, as
there is nothing indeIicate about it. AT the
close of each performance a collection is
taken up, and all who see the Professor must
regard it as rea. charity to contribute to his
support. He is certainly terribly afflicted
and those who make donations may do so
with the assurance that they are helping the
nQQr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

PERsoNAL.-Mr. j. Fred Effinger and
DIR. John Will Harris arrived from New
York on Tuesday, where both have been en-
gagged in business.
The Charleston, w. Va, Courier has the
following:
In the persons of Judges Ii. W. Shelley.
H. HI. Marshall, and VIM. j. Robinson and
Capt. r. 81. Catlett, now In our city, we rec
agnize distinguished representatives of old
Virginia. They are registered at the Hale
House.
Gen John Echols, of 6taunton. yesterday,
increased the number of Virginia's eminent
legal gentlemen attending the United States
Court, in session 10 this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

A BEAR CHAsE.-A black bear, as we
learn from Mr.. J. A. Frenger, made his ap-
pearance at Midway on the morning OF the
10th, iu the corn field of Mr.. Steele and
soon aroused the neighborhood. He started
in a northeast direction, pursued by numer-
Gus persons and dogs, and the chase was
kept up until he reached the vicinity of
Thinking Spring Church, where he was killed
by Mr.. Dewitt NJ. Koiner, son of Col. D.W
Koner. When he was shot be was lying in
Goose Creek, resting from the fatigue of the
race, the pursuing party having giving up
the chase some time before. when they
reached the farm of Mr.. Cburchman. We
learn from Mr.. John 6. Slower, who ate
some OF the meat, that the bear Melted 1s5
mounds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20


BOLD ROBBERY.-On Monday night
last,a gang of thieves broke into the store of
Mr.. J. V. Carter adjoining the bar room of
VIM. Kinney, on South Augusta street, and
stole quantity of bacon, sugar, coffee, tea,
CONTEMPORARIES etc. Access to the room was
gained through rear window. opening on
the porch of Mr.. kinney's house. A glass
was broken and the fastenings OF the sash
removed, and through the opening thus
made about $3.50 worth of goods were re-
moved. No clue to the robbery is known
except that shortly after midnight four men
were seen on Mr.. Kinney's porch, one of
whom was barefooted. The party who sa W
them was under the impression that they
were trying to arouse Mr. Kinney for the
purpose of getting liquor and paid no special
attention to Them. The loss falls heavily
upon most deserving citizen. and it is
hoped that at least part of the goods may
be recovered, though there seems little pros
prct of it now.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

OUR PINAFoRE Boys ABRoAD.-T h e
following notice Of Stauntonians who par
ticipated in the Harrisonburg Pinafore is
taken from the Register
AS for the persons who took part in the
performance, we do not know how to speak
of them-they all did so Gerry well that it
is almost impossible TO say positively who
did excel.
1t. John McQuaide, of Staunton, as Sir
Joseph Por-er, was a success most gratfy-
ing TO his host of admirers here. In fact,
whenever it is announced that he is to ap-
pear, we all at once conclude that the show
is good one, and we have never yet heard
of al audience going sway dissatisfied OF
disappointed just here we wish to an
nounce, Officially" that we hope to have
him before us again soon in the same role,
and he will have crowded house at a dol
lar a seat, should they conclude TO raise the
figures, and it wond be worth the money,
though he should not say single word more
than, "W-e-ll, C-a.p-t-a-in Coo o-r-a-n."
Mr.. Chas. L. Cook, also of StauntOn, in
his PRESERVATION of Ralph Rachstraw, elicit
ed the most eavy praise. Mr.. Cook seems
peculiarly adapted to the character, both in
manner and voice, the former being natural
and impressive, the latter musical and thrill
ing, and particularly SO 10 the soft and low
portions of his solos. We think his rendi-
ton of the solo. EsF ss
Farewell my own, light of my life, FAREWELL
almost unapproachable by an amateur.
VIM. B. McChesney, as Capt. Cocoran,
did admirably, and while we do rot mean
to fiatter, we would willingly pit him against
anything in Her Majesty's service, for hand
some appearance. when dressed in bis off
cial garb, and in his acting aud singing he
was also much admired. ass
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MNrTJNgeS.

On the asth ult.. by the Rev. J. M Shreckhise.
Mr. Enos Lucas and Miss Mary ). Johnson-all OF
Rockbrldge county.
On tho Both ult., by Rev. ]. NJ. shreckhise Mr.
Joseph Fix and Miss Alice " Lucas-al OF Au-
guSta county.
On the 18th inst, at Spring HILL by Rev: Chas.
Fl. Crowell, Mr.. stephen E. Orebaugh to Miss Sa-
rah +. Lloyd, Of Augusta county.
On the 18th inst, at Rapine, Rockbridge coun-
ty, Va, by Rev. A. h. hamilton, Mr.. John G.
Moore ana Miss Bell, daughter OF JAS. Il. Glbbs,
Esq, all of kockbridge county.
On the 18th lnst., at the Commercial, Staunton,
by Rev. W. Il. Baker, Mr.. Horace u. Browne, OF
Rockbridge county, and Miss Berthe Cartmell.
daughter of N Nj. Cartmell, Esq, the proprietor
Mr.. E. L. calhoun and Miss Mittie +. slower.
daughter OF Jonn u. stover surveyor OF Augusta
county.
By Rev. Horatio Thompson, D D., at the house
of Mr.. John Craig, Oh the evening OF November
6tn, Mr.. John c. Jones and Miss Margaret Virgin
la Lam, OF Rockbridge county.
At Grace Memorial Church, Lexington. Va, on
the 28Ln uit, by Rev. w. N. Pendleton, d. D., Mr..
c, w. Foster, OF south Carolina, and Miss Farm
ia Payne, OF Lexington.
Near Harrisonburg, on the 4th, by Rev. VIM. 7
Price, Mr.. Abraham N Linaweaver and Miss
Harriet j. Liskey, daughter of Harvey Liskey,
Esq, all of Rockingham county.
On the 9Th inst, by Rev. W. H. Kinzer, Geo. w.
Hedrick and Mary E.Slmmons, all OF Rockingham
In McGaheysville, on the 22d ult., by Rev. 1.
Conder, Joseph Il. Arme ntrOut and Cornelia Bear
all OF Rockingham
In Greene county, on the 18th ult., by Rev. Roy
Temple, Mr.. Robert f. Marshall of Allegheny
station, and MISS Lula ShoJweil,o of Greene, co.
At the residence of Mr.. Q. kelton, Chelsea Hill
Henrico county, Va, on the 18th of November
by Rev. Mr.. scott, of the Third Presbyterian
Church, Mr.. Walter 5. Chies, OF Richmand, Va
to Miss Annie V. Robinson, formerly of Allegha-
ny county, Va.
On the 18th inst, in this city at the residence
OF the brides father, by the Rev. W. +. Baker,
Mr.. Charles A. Frame, u August county, to Miss
Louisa Ella Mays, OF Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

New EsTABL1sHMENT.-M G 60. l..
Stevens, of Maryland. has located perma-
nently in Staunton. and opened first-class
baking and confectionery establishment on
East Frederick Street. He is young man
of practical experience, pleasant manners,
and comes to us with determination TO
make bis bone here and succeed at his bust.
mess. He has fitted up nice room in the
Btekle building. and will open, in addition
to his baking and confectionery, ladies'
ice cream and oyster saloon. which we
doubt not will prove a success, as it will
certainly be great convenience to our
.ctiZens.
We commend Mr.. Stevens and his enter
prise to QUE citizens generally, and feel no
hesitation In assuring them that they will
find IT to their advantage to give him call.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

THE MIDDLEBRooK MINISTRIES propose
giving first class entertainment at Middle
brook on Saturday night next for the bene-
fit of the Methodist church at that place.
There will be songs, dances. farce, ETC., in
fact regular Ethiopian Concert, by per-
formers OF talent. 1t will be we'll worth
going to see, and we hope large crowd
will attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

LOEB BROS. call attention to their SPLEEN
did line of Fall and Winter goods. The
stock they are now disposing of was selected
with great care, and when goods were at
much lower prices than at this time. They
propose to give their customers the benefit
of their low prices, and invite them to call
at once and make their selections.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20
Markets..

The condition OF the market is more avorable
than last week, and shows tendency towards
better prices than those realized for the past week
or two. Yesterday extra flour was quoted from
the wagon at So; wheat from 20 to 80 according
to quality. A good article was sold yesterday at
80, and ordinary Futz was quoted at 90 Corn
is about the same as last week-4O to a for new
and SIS for old. Oats have advanced, and were
quoted yesterday at 80 to sc. Bacon, hog round
3d. and in demand.
In Richmond, wheat was quoted from / So to
49, in Baltimore, from 40 to 81. The removal
of the blockade at the elevators In this last named
market, caused increased activity in the trade
and an advance in prices.
Hay was quoted in this market yesterday at 75c
per 100 lbs in Baltimore, timothy SIT 80 per ton;
mixed at Is to SIG; clover IL to $14. In Richmond
timothy 80 to IS per 100 lbs; clover so to S. and
market firm.
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Reorganization.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES,

Accomac, John ". Edmonds. c. DIP.
Albemarle. K. 7. W. Duke, G. D. P, and
T. l.. Niche, C. r.
Alexandria city and county, Geo. Mush-
back, G. D. P.
Allegheny, Bath and Highland, W. H.
Revercomb, c. R.
Amherst, r. A. Coghill, G. DIP.
Appomattox, James A. Watkins, C. r.
Augusta, M. Hanger and John Echols, G..
D. P.
Bedford, G. T.. Norman and D. NJ. Clay
ton, c. d. P.
Botetourt. L. Linkenhoker. c. R.
Brunswick, Collin Johnson, Rep. (col.)
Buchanan and Wise, Ellington Wells, C..
R.
Buckingham, James B. Ficklen, C. D. P.
Campbell and Lynchburg, Stephen Adams
and G. w. Morgan, C. D. P.
Caroline, Smith j. R. White, C. D. P
Carroll, Martin Dalton, c. DIP.
Charlotte, H. l.. NJ. Goode, C. D. P.
Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Manchester,
George 81. Jewett. G. D. P, Nevison Lewis,
Rep. (colored.)
Clarke and Warren, w. N. Nelson. C. DIP.
Craig and Roanoke, NJ. P. Spessard, G. R.
Culpeper, j. C. Gibson, C. d. p
Cumberland and Buckingham, S. Dunsee,
Rep. (colored.)
Dinwiddie, E. II. Smith, Rep.
Elizabeth City, Warwick, James City and
York, R. Norton, Rep. (colored.)
Essex, @. W. Cole, Rep. (colored)
Fairfax, r. r. Farr, c. d. P.
Fauquier, Robert..M. Strlbling, G. D.. P.
Floyd, Amos Dickerson, c. r.
Fluysnna, W. e. Haden, C. r.
franklin, L. Perdue, C. r.
Frederick. =. 2. cambridge, c, p. F.
Gloucester, 5. B. Chapman, @. r,
Goopnland, ]. 4. Stratton, Ir., G: n.
Grayson, "; G. Parks, G. Il:
Greene and Madison, j. d. Fray, G. D. P.
Greensviile aud Sussex, H. p. Smith. Rep.
[colored.)
Halifax. 9. r, Gray, Rep, W. NJ. Palmer,
C. D. F.
Hanover, H. T. wickhsm, Rep.
Henrico, John N. Hopkins, c. D. ?.
Henry, W. 5. Redd. G r..
Isle OF Wight, G. NJ. Waddell, C. r.
King & Queen, j. W. Bullman, Rep.
King William, Roger Gregory, c. d. P.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

FINE OYsTERs.-JOhn E. Mason & Co.,
near Henkel's wagon yard, are now furnish
ing some of the finest oysters ever offered in
this market. They can be had either by the
quart or gallon, or peck or bushel in the
shell. They are very large and fat and
real luxury.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-20

We call attent'o on to the business card OF
Messrs. Harrison e Co. to be found in anoth-
er column. Our former townsman. Mr.,
Robert w. Elsom is a member Of the firm, and
our citizens will find it to their advantage
TN deal with them,
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The Loylslature.

The following is correct list OF the mem.
bers- elect to the next General Assembly of
Virginia, which meets on the first Wednes-
day in December :-DispatcA.
differentiation C. d. p, Conservative
Deot-Hayer; e. R., Conservative Re-adjust-
er; Rep, Republican,
SENATE.
l. Washington and Smith, A. Fulker-
son, G. R.
2. scott, Lee and Wise, Fl. c. Wood, G. R.
3. Russell, Buchanan and Tazewell, Sam
uel Leece, C. r.
4; Montgomery, Roanoke and Craig, J.
E. Eskridge, G. r.
s. Pulaski, Wythe, Bland and Giles, W..
A. French, c. r.
6. Carroll. Grayson and Floyd, P. G..
Hale, c. R.
Z. Rockbridge, Botetourt, Allegheny, Bath
and Highland, j. II. Sherrard, jr., c. R.
s. Rockingham, John Paul. e. r.
9. gusta, A. Koiner, G. D P.
10. Shenandoah and Page, Il. II. Riddle
berger, C. r.
thew, G, DIP.
II. Clarke, Frederick and Warren, j. T.
Lowell, c. D. p.
10. SIlottsylvania, Stafford and Louisa, H.
W. Muir ray, c. d. P.
IA. Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince Will
liam, F. L. Smith, Jr., G. D. P.
Is. ClIlpeper, Rappahannock, Madison
and Orange, j. R. Strother, C. D. P.
le. Powhatan, Goochland, Chesterfield,
and Manchester, Joseph L. Walker, Rep.
IL. Albemarle and Greene, E. w. Early,
Rep.
Is. Buckingham, Fluvanna and Appomat.
tox, w. NJ. Elliott, c. r.
10. Amherst and Nelson, C. T. Smith, C.
DIP.
70. Campbell and Lynchburg, John w.
Daniel, c. Dr..
81. Halifax, J. B. Stovall, Rep.
q. Bedford, j. K. Thurman, c. DIP,
%. Patrick and Henry, j. Il. Stovall, C. R.
"a. Pittsylvania. John L. Hurt, G. d. P.
%. Charlotte and Meckienburg, G. l.. Da-
Wis, Rep. (colored.)
26. franklin, W. T. James, C. R.
81. Dinwiddie, Greensville and Sussex,
Samuel Pickett, Rep.
%. Lunenburg, Nottoway and Bruins
wick, B. F. Williams, Rep.
20. City of Petersburg and counties OF
Prince George and Surry, r. Is. " ilcox,
G. r.
80. Amelia, Cumberland and Prince Ed
ward, G. q. Bliss, Rep.
81. Why VI NOTlOlk anu COUNTY VI IrIuCeSS
Anne, E. B. Macon, C. R.
80. Southampton, Isle of Wight and
Nansemond, r. II. kawles, C. r.
80. City Of Portsmouth and county of
Norfolk, j. T. Griffin, G. d. P, was given
the certificate Of election, but declined to re.
ceive it. J. E. Boush, Republican Debt.
Payer, will probably be seated.
"a. Hanover and Caroline, j. A. Wing
field, C. D. P.
So. Richmond city and county of Henrico,
II. A. Atkinson and W. W. Henry, C. D. p.
&c. King George, Richmond, Westmore-
land, Northumberland and Lancaster, W.
Mayo, C. r.
81. Accomac and Northampton, o. B.
FinneY. c. ID. p.
3s. Elizabeth City, Warwick, York James
City, Charles Guy, New Kent and King
William, d. NJ. Norton, Rep. (colored)
80. King e Queen, Middlesex, Glouces-
ter, Essex and Mathews, John G. Can
non, C. r.
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List OF Letters X EN- aiming I'm the Post OF
flee at StauutOn, Augusta County. Va.


LA DIES.
Brown Mrs Solomon Mellon, Mrs Joseph
Carter. Miss Mary col Rennor, Mrs Mary
Delany. Miss Smith, Minnie
Grey, Mrs Sarah Smith, Miss Ellen3
johnson, Miss Ellen Snfthson. Miss Minnie
Murray, Miss Annie Walls, Mrs Harriet
CENT? NIEN.
Agee, John w johnson, DE
Crawford, Anthony Johnston, James
Cochran, James Kinnirey, Thomas
Denny. George Miller, Capt G
Frazier, Mclaughlin. WIND
Haldaman, Jacob Randall, Geo
Harnsberger, stephen Stow .Chas E, Book Agt.
johnson, Geo w Tauherl. Pompeo
Jones, J Tate, Stuart
JONES' Capt White Neal
The above letters if not aedfor within thirty days
will be sent to the dead letter office Persons call
ing for them will please say that theyare advertised
y. M. YOST. p. NJ
Unmailahle letters remaining in Staunton P.O
Novemb Der 20, 1879.
Sheppard. Knapp. 1879 and 1911 Sixth Av. Cor. 13h
St., New York.
Mrs Anderson, Workman. Pr. Edward co.,
Va.
Lula Paxton. Stanton, Va.
Supt. Col. Hospital, Richmond, Va.
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Make a Nate of This.

Prof. Green, distinguished alopathc ply
sjciacn, wrote TO the Medical 1Joul nal to the
etfent that after all other means had failed
heisent for the Kidney Cure, NOW Safe Kid
new aud Liver Cure, and to his astonish-
ment cured serious case of Bright's Dis
ease by administering it, aud afterwards
found it eq uaIy beneficial in other cases.
He advised his brother physicians to use it in
preference to anything else for kidney dis
eases.
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The "Virginian" for 1880.

The proprietors of the VALLEY VIRGIN
Ian propose to furnish the paper ito ne"
s,lbscribers) from now until the first OF jan
uary, 1881. for t,ro dollars cash an 0dconce.
Although the circulation OF the VIRGIN
IAN is as large, if not larger, than any
weekly paper published in the State, we are
anxious to still further increase the number
of its readers and widen the circle OF its in
fiuence. and for that reason we propose to
throw in the time from now until the first
of January next, to those who wish to be-
come regular subscribers from this date.
The events of 1880 will be interesting and
important. Besides the session of the Viz
ginia Legislature, which commences the first
Monday in December, Congress will assem-
BILE at the same time, and continue its ses-
sion to later date, doubtless, than usual.
In the State Legislature, matters aHectlng
the public debt and all the interests OF the
State will be discussed and determined, and
in Congress, the plan Of battle and the Or
ganization of the forces of the two great
political parties for the presidential contest
will engage attention. The interests and
questions to come up for consideration, IN
both State and Nation, will be of absorbing
importance, and every citizen should keep
himself well informed of theirprogress. Out
side of party politics, the year 1880 Will be
pregnant with interest, in that during it the
census will be taken and re-assessment OF
property made.
Whilst, as heretofore, the VIRGINIAN
will maintain the principles OF the Repubh-
can party, it expects to do so without re-
sorting to partizan villification, and will en-
ploy only legitimate arguments and facts,
addressed to the reason of the people, and
not to their passions.
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