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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

j. B. Lippincott & Co. have issued society novel
entitled ellis Hearts Desire" The name Of the au-
thor is withheld.
"a Holiday Tour in Europe" is the title of work
just published.
1.-THE Englishman's Critical and REPOSITORY Bible
Encyclopedia" by Rev. A. Il. Fausset A. NJ. has been
commenced by J. b. Lippincott 4 Co. 1t is to be
published in numbers and sold by subscription.
The early numbers of the second volume of the
History Of the City of New York" now in press
and will be issued shortly.
Messrs A. S. Barnes Co. have begun the publica-
ton of series of volumes with the title ATLAS"
They will embrace essays. stories, &c.
LAS 1t May Happen is above the average of Ameri-
can novels. The laid in the rural dis
tricts of Pennsylvania, and the characters, though
seeming eccentric to the society eye natural to the
country and not improbable in their development.
There is enough of mystery and crime to make the
story almost sensational, but the plot is well
structed and the narrative absorbing. Published by
Porter l. Coates. Philadelphia.
Macmillan Co. republish from the Saturday Re-
riew nearly fifty short essays social and domestic
topics, by Mrs. Loftie. All Of them readable.
''Do They Love Us Yet 2" compilation, is book
which might greatly interest large number of peo
pie who long to be satisfied OF the earthly presence
of the spirits of dear who have died. Unfortu-
space by printing revelations supposed to have
been given through Spiritualistic mediums. Pub
lished by James Miller, New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.

Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier or. Twelve
Maori" Macmillan Co., publishers. London and New
York
Social Twtters By Mrs. Loftie. Macmillan Co., pub
fishers
Pretty Little Countess Zina. A Russian story BY
Henry Grcvile I. b. Peterson Brothers. publishers,
Philadelphia.
The Applications of PHYSICAL Forces BY Amedee Guile
min Tran slated the French by Mrs. Norman Lock-
yer With four coored plates and nearly i've hundred
engravings
In Foreign Lands. From original notes by Daniel T.
Beatty. Published by the author at Washington, New
Jersey.
Total Abstinence. course of addresses, by Benjamin
Ward Richardson, NJ. d., +. X s., &c Macmillan Co,
publishers.
Nebraska Gazetteer and Business Directory for ls7o
Compiled and published by j. NJ Wolfe.
Drift from York Harbor. Maine. by George Houghton
A. Williams a Co, publishers, Boston
A Woman's Thoughts About Men. BY Mrs Hugh L.
Brinkley. Derby Brothers, publishers. New York.
Catalogue Dos Fabricanes Manufactores Ncgociaures
de todos Argos de Exportacao Fabcados Esados
unidos d'America, Para Brazil Amerca Hespanhola
Pulicado por Mitchell j. Ash Co., New York
The swamp Doctors Adventures In the Southwest. BY
Madison Tensas." W. D. and solitaire with fourteen
full page illustrations by barley Peterson Broth
ers, publishers, Philadclphi
lEsthetics. BY Eugene yeron. Translated by W. H.
Armstrong b. A. (Oxon) J. b. Lippincott Co., publish
ers. Philadelphia.
Ifavertys Irish American illustrated Almanac 1879 r.
NJ Hayerty, publisher. New York.
Chemical Farming: Its Possibilities and its Mistakes
By Conrad Wilson. From the Farmers Publishing Com
Nay or
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

we cannot 1Ofm an &GequaLe lQea OF Inc
increase of the internal traffic OF the coun-
try, unless we closely examine the figures,
and by doing this we will find that there
was an increase in 1873 of so per cent. over
1873, showing the marvellous productive
capacities of the country, and the energy
which has directed our industries to pro-
duce such results, notwithstanding the gen.
eraI depression which prevailed from 1873
to 1878. Indeed, we are forced to the con-
clusion that much of our reputed suffering
during that period was due to imaginary
causes, and that but for the cry of ';hard
times" and an exaggerated estimate Of the
prostration prevailing, much of the suffer-
ing and much CT the hard times would nev-
er have been heard of. There were more
mechanical products, more OF the pro-
ducts of the farm, of the mines, apd
Of the forest in 1878 than in any pre-
vious year, evidencing that there were
more men at work, more wages paid, more
families supported, at lower cost of liv-
ing, than was ever known in the history
Of the country. These facts, which will
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

appear strange to the croakers, and smite
the greenbackers and the Democracy with
astonishment, show what the administra-
tive policy Of the Republican party has
done for the laboring and producing inter-
ests of the nation, and show, too, what folly,
even madness, it would be for the American
people to transfer the management of the
government to the opposing party, whose
record is against the principles which have
achieved these great industrial results. No
stronger ormore convincing argument could
be adduced of the wisdom and statesman
ship of the policy which has effected such
consummations than the facts we have col
lated and presented.
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The Argument Of Results.

The healthy stimulus given to business
of all kinds, under the operation OF the
financial policy of the Republican party,
is forcibly illustrated in recent figures fur
nished by the Treasury Department. They
show how steadily business has advanced,
how values have maintained their stability,
and material development gone forward
under the assurance that every dollar OF
the $3.50, 900 currency is equal to gold
dollar, and that all transactions represent
SO much safe, enduring, Notwithstanding
money.
The value of our domestic exports, ex-
elusive of coin and bullion, for the year
1879, and also of our imports show that
$276, 100000 more Of our products have
been sold than we purchased of the pro-
duets of other countries, and that after
supplying the home market and paying
for what we have bought elsewhere, we
have the handsome surplus to our credit
above mentioned. During the year we ex-
ported merchandise of all kinds to the
value of $40, 42S. 743, and the surplus stated
is after paying for the foreign articles pur-
chased, which were principally sugar and
molasses, tea and coffee. We have Of re-
cent years invaded and controlled nearly
all the markets of the world with our az
ricultural and mechanical products and
demonstrated our ability to raise wheat,
cattle and pork cheaper than they can be
offered in the countries we trade with, and
that our mechanical products, including al
most all kinds of metal fabrics are sup
planting the productions Of the most skillful
and advanced of European nations in their
own markets.
Since 1873 we have constructed 1853
miles of railway, 1904 of which were built
during the year 1878, despite the depression
in business and the stagnation in the iron
interests. The net and gross earnings Of
the railroads Of the United States show that
there was an improvement in the net earn
ings to the amount of 100000 in 1878
over 1873, although the gross earnings of
1873 were greater than in 1878 by $50, 000,-
900, evidencing the difference in the opera
lions of industries during the period of in
flated currency and that since the active in
fluence of resumption. 1t may be interest
ing to our readers to present the figures
showing the operations of the railroads
from 1871 to 1878, and the business trans
acted, keeping in mind that every dollar Of
the result of activities in 1878, represented
a specie dollar, while that of 1873 must be
guaged by the imitation currency, then the
medium of business exchange.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07


It has gotten to be such fashion of late for
politicians to abuse their opponents, that no
man can enter the political arena without
having charged to him all the sins of the cat
alogue. Take. fer instance, the two parties
in our own State. Each lays at the door of
the other all the woes of the Commonwealth,
and no terms of denunciation are too strong
to be employed. Instead of trying to meet
the positions with calm arguments and ap-
peals to reason, We hear nothing but ridicule,
abuse, denunciation, and not unfrequently,
low vulgarisms OF the most shameless char
acter. II men could be made to see that few
sensible persons are convinced by denuncia-
ton or converted by ridcule, there might be
some hope of eleyating politics from the low
level it now occupies. A resort to the meth
DDS Of the ''sand lot'' is the argument Of
weak resources, and evidences either
want OF ability on the part of those who
employ them, or want of appreciation of
the capacities Of those to whom they are adj
dressed.
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excitement, it is painful to have to admit that
practically our laws upon this subject are dead
violence and fraud in elections, and fraud and
perjury in covering them up. have in too many
Instances been the chief instrumentalities by
which our public officers have got into power
and by which they expect to retain it. It is be-
lieved by many reputable citizens that the use of
these Observation-Disclosures was to great extent ex-
cusable, in view of the evils which were in some
or our former elections to be overcome and the
state redeemed from negro rule.
suppose we admit, for the sake OF the argument,
the correctness of the idea, though there are
many good and wise men who will not admit it,
put sui believe. as they have always advised,
that IT would have been far better to have united
with the colored voters as soon as they were en-
franchSed in organizing and directing all our To-
cal affairs, you. gentlemen and your associates
are now attempting to do in the good old county
OF Yazoo. and as other white citizens of the state
are beginning to do in other counties where the
negroes predominant, and venture the opinion
tnat. mad this experiment been resorted to at the
start, we should thereby have escaped many of
course.
, Be this as it may and adm lifting for the present
Inat violence and crime were the appropriate
nave upon us-are those instrumentalities to
De the ordinary and permanent policy of Missis-
slpp1 through all time? Is there to be no time in
our history when these appliances shall be
abandoned? The redemption of the state was
announced -FOUR years ago. From that time to the
sured in all our political conventions, and nota-
Convention in this CITY. the 5th and 9Th Of May
last. +
In response to your request for my advice,
would say: Preserve your organization; keep up
the standard of your constitutional rights. stand
firmly to your duty, and go forward with q deter
mlnatlon that the few hundred violent men COM
posing the mob shall not, without the indorse-
menI or connlvance OF the gentlemen to whom
allude, drive you, from the field. The mob ele-
ment exists to some extent in every community;
ana II permitted, the mob would intercept and
deleat by murder and repine any party be it ever
50 meritorious, il encouraged or connived at by
tne leading minds Of the opposition. Such men
Ties refuse to see executed. Those they could safe
~ deny, though they would skulk from the pres
ence OF enlightened men, such as those to whom
have alluded.
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1t seems that after all the abuse that the
great Reformer has received from the DEM
ocratlc party, that wiley politician is pre-
pairing the biggest dish of crow that has been
served up for many a long day. Mr.. Tilden
has set his head on being the Democratic
nominee, and it looks now as il he will be graf
afied. Nephew Pelton and the s'bar'el'' have
been busy for some time, and even the South
seems to be coming into line. It would be
funny ii Hayes should be the Republican
nominee, and the old battle OF nc be fought
anew.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Thomas Ewing is having al uphill business
in the Ohio campaign. He complains bitter
ly that the hard money democrats fail to aid
him by money or influence, and the out
and-out greenbackers don't coalesce with
asg marked degree of violence. Recently
he has been visiting Mr.. Samuel J. Tilden,
ana as the interview is said to have been
such a pleasant one that Ewing came away
wreathed in smiles, it is presumed that the
barrel Of money was rendered and accepted
Tor the emergency, and the Ohio campaign
will doubtless now proceed with something
En0re OF lie.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

John Kelley, the great Tammany cham
pion, claims to hold 10000 Democratic vo-
tiers subject to his bidding. He declares that
il Tilden's choice, Governor Robinson, is to
be the next Democratic nominee for Govern.
or Of New York, that not one of the afore
said 10000 will be found in the Democratic
ranks OF the regulars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Major Holmes Conrad and Mr.. Robt w.
Hunter, of Winchester, visited Chambersburg
last week and held a conference with the
President and Directors of the Cumberland
Valley Railroad in regard to the Martinsburg
and Winchester extension. The officials en-
tertained the project favorably, but were not
then prepared to say what rent they would
pay for the road from the Berkeley line to
Winchester in the event Of its construction
by Frederick county. The conference ended
with the understanding that the necessary
data would be furnished, upon the receipt Of
which the board would submit to the Fred.
erick county authorities a definite proposition
as a. to the amount of rent they would pay for
the road.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
The Yellow Fever.

Reports from the yellow fever district con.
tinue to be more favorable. The death rate
has measurably diminished at Memphis. and
fears of widespread epidemic seem 20 be at
an end. The isolated cases in other cities
have been confined to individual patients,
and no serious apprehension is felt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Mr.. TILDEN's CHoICE.-A Washington
dispatch to the New York Tribune saws a
prominent democratic politician, who recent
ly held long conversation with Hon. Sam'I,
j. Tilden, represents that gentleman as ex-
pressing some doubts as to whether be will
be able to secure the democratic nomination
for the next presidency, because of detection
towards him South and West. Pressed to
name candidate aside from himself who
would answer all the requirements, MIR. TIL
den is said to have remarked that Justice
Field, Of California, appeared to him the
strongest and most available man; that
Judge Fields relatives are very wealthy, and
would be willing to spend million or two
if he were nominated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

In response to 9 serenade at Burlington,
VT, Friday night, Postmaster General Key
made brief speech, in which he aeknowl-
edged the compliment as Indicating "trater-
nal friendship to the people Of the South as
long as they respect the mandates Of the con-
stitution and obey the laws made under it.n
This sentiment was greeted with loud ap-
plause. The party jeff tor Saratoga satur-
day by steamer via Lake George.
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Increase of debt since June 3o,'79
s6,Os6,s44.ls

During the month of July 1879, there was paid
Tor arrears of pensions So 600 OOwhich exhausts
the special fund of $8,3759 34OO held for the re-
demption OF fractional currency. The increase
OF the debt for the month is s6Os6, 412 showing
Sha6 there would have been decrease OF 50 6O8.-
The total issues of the per cent. loans have
amounted to $740,791 lOO leaving $3.50 900 not vet
disposed Of. The receipts of refunding certifi-
Gates which have been converted into per cent,
bonds, up to and including to-day, amount to $a4-
ols.55O. The following is statement of the coin
age executed at the United States minis during
dollars, Sl.650,0OO; minor coins, $S.ll0.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

The State election in Kentucky, on Mon
day. resulted, as was known, in the election
Of the democratic candidate, Blackburn.
The RETURNS received indicate ri heavy Repub-
lican gains. An nnnsua+ apathy prevailed
among the Democrats.
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! ELEGANT RESIDENCES.

now owned and occupied by Sidney Moffett Foo
me property contains about 2 Acres and 90
f01es, and is situated on the North side ~ Eres
erlcK street. in the western portion of the citv0
Ine Du1ldlng occupying gentle eminence and
surrounded on all sides by choice shrn
mowers. and shade trees The terraced oronn4s
nave been laid off with artistic taste and n.no
meHteo by beautiful and attractive growths nre
sentlng charming and healthful rural annear.
ance. ana combining to make delightful snbnr-
, pan residence The buildings are probably the
uese constructed in the Valley of Virginia. the
arcnltecture OF which was studied and adonfed nv
tne late Edwin NJ. Taylor an eminent civil en- ~
queer and Architect, who superintendent the
MAKING and placing OF every brick the fimhars
ana Inc entire finish of the structure list tha
Iocat!on IS apart from the stir and dust Of the
clty' IL IS convenient to the business centre the
various SCHOOLS, churches, &c. All the Improve
menus s are OF modern design and constituta one
" tne most desirable and valuable properties ev-
y piaceq upon the market in this seciiJn nor
tlon OF the lot in rear OF the house WI he snhdi
vlded into lots,a land the property will he ofYered To-
SAFE parcels, first, and then as Whole ana the
mode which realizes the most will he adontod
Flats, descriptions &c., can be seen AT the pff3ca
OF Hudson & Patrick, and the propertv will He
SHOWN by the present occupant to anv one do
sirous OF inspecting it.
TERMs:-Cash in hand sufficient to nav the coat
OF executing this trust, and the balance on cred.
u OF one, Two, three and four years from day of
SAFE, payable in equal annual instruments the
purchaser giving bonds for said deferred install
menus with approved personal security hearing
interesG from date, and waving the homestead
exemption and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. VIM. A. HUDSON,
aug 7-tds Trunt,a
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CTAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY.

This school tooka new departure from it's ORR
mencement follies &c and still maintains this
ground SO desirablesto the practical element Of
our population.
Terms are moderate, accommodations and In.
structions the very best. Session opens Septem-
Der the 4th. Address
aue7-4t Rev. j. 1. MILLER, Principal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

other States will struggle for life, but it is
only question OF time when many of the
great plants of Pennsylvania and Ohio will
haveto be abandoned, because OF the album
dance and proximity of the iron and coal
in this region. With the cost of manufac-
turing ton of iron here at 50 or $40, and
there SIS to $40 the story will be told, and
told so forcibly that refining cannot contra
dict it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

DR.. w. P. Nicholson, of Richmond, va...
has been elected professor Of anatomy in the
Atlanta fGa.) Medical College.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

BITTENBY RATTLEsNAKE.-Last week
Henry Bension. OF Fairfield, was bitten on
his foot in South Mountain by rattlesnake !.
In returning home distance of three miles,
his foot was greatly swollen, and fears were
entertained of serious consequences. A
poultice of camphor and tobacco was applied
to the bite, and in a few hours the foot was
reduced to itsu size, removing all pois-
onous matter. Mr.. B. isnow doing we'll, and
thus given to the country an antidote for the
poison of the ke.-Lerinqton Gozette.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
The Public Debt.

STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF July
WHY THE DEBT HAS INCREASED.
WASHINGTON. August 1.-The following is a re-
capltulation of the public debt statement issued
to day:
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NIILLOW SPOUT FEMALE SCHOOL.
DOR SALE.

Eo' sAAA'
ssWESTWOOD,' .that most desirable property
now occupied by Judge John H. McCue, Situated
on the Western extension of Main street, in
Staunton. The improvements consisting Of a
DWELLING HOUSE of eight rooms in beauti-
full grove Stable, Carriage House, SC, all in good
repair. The lot contains between three and four
acres, and has small orchard upon it. TERMS
liberal. Apply to
aug 7=3t r. s. HAMILTON.
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Lorillard lost s25, 900 on Parole at Good.
wood.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07
L. M. Cushing &Son, Auctioneers.l
Gale Of Valuable Real Estate i'm
~ the City Of Staunt0n.

BY authority Of a deed OF trust executed to the
Undersigned by j. Sidney Moffett and wife on the
S9tn DAY OF April 1879, and duly of record in the
once O. the Hastings Court of the city Of
once 2 OF the County Court of Augusta county. d,
b, w. page III, We will proceed, on
WEDNESDAY, the 10th of SEPTEMBER. 1875.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Next week several associations will meet
at this place, and of course will precipitate
large crowd OF visitors upon the regular
Springs attendants. The Southern railroad
presidents and representatives, the South
ern Historical Association, with an address
from Gov. Chalmers, of Miss, and another
association cannot now call, will assemble
here during the coming week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, an
nounces the closing of the Archdiocesan
Seminary, Mt st. Mary's OF the West. The
reasons given are the heavy debt on the in
stitution, full supply of priests for the mis-
sions Of the archdiocese, and desire to de-
crease the burdens assumed by the Catholics
Of the diocese.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

Mr.. James Lyons, ir., has announced him.
self as acandidate for the House OF Delegates
from Richmond, on the platform of liberal
laws to the liquor dealers, and opposition to
any "class legislation" He goes for placing
all dealers On the same footing as regards
the violation Of the Sunday laws
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

GAM II NJ EETIN G.-There will be Camp
~. Meeting held in the vicinity of Churchville
by the Church OF the United Brethren in Christ.
beginning AUGUST 18th, and continuing over 2
Sabbaths. The boarding tent will be under the
management of, Capt. Il. 81. Hanger who will en-
terrain the people in the best of style at reasona
Bile rates. The public are invited.
aug.7 A. W. EVERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

80 Tar as the form and theory OF our laws and iu-
abundant and speedy. The offences OF Whfchgoa
speak are well defined by our statutes and are
well known to our courts. But under existing
circumstances, and in the midst OF such political
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-07

The Ohio Republican State Executive
Committee have received a challenge from
the Greenback committee, asking that Chas
Foster engage in a series of Joint debates
with either Ex-Governor Charles Anderson,
w. NJ. Cory, or Don Piatt. The challenge
has been accepted, and meetings will here
after be arranged at prominent points.