The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-04-10
Volume XIV.

This number commences the fourteenth
volume of the VIRGINIAN. Eight years
ago we took charge OF it, when it was in
rapid decline. and presented anything else
than an encouraging enterprise. Although
we have had to encounter adverse currents
nd'struggle against fierce opposition, the
business of the Office. in all of its depart
ments, has each year shown a gratifying in
crease, until now its patronage is second to
that OF no weekly paper in Virginia. Its
readers are numbered among the most en-
terprising and intelligent OF the business
men OF this and adjoining States, and
represent the independent thinkers of both
parties. We have endeavored, while main
tanning our own views upon current ques-
lions, to respect those Of others, and recog-
nize the fact that every man is entitled to
his opinions, and at liberty to express them.
Diversity of sentiment, growing out of con-
viction Of duty, in relation TO matters OF
public interest, and the free interchange OF
such diverse opinions, work out healthy
state of public feeling-stimulate thought
and liberalize methods and conclusions.
and elevate the intelligence OF the conlmll-
nifty.
1t is to a free, frank, Independent adj
sancement of opinion through the columns
of the VIRGINIAN, that its widespread pa
tronage is due. Even those who disagree
With us, recognize an evident purpose to be
fair and there is something in human ma
ture that responds to candor wherever it is
found. We aim to be just, and if we fai
in the effort to attain that object, is is be
cause OF defective Judgment. and not i'm
proper design.
We enter upon another year with the
most flattering prospects and assurances
All around us we see the evidences OF reyiv-
ing confidence in business, and the promise
of an inspiring period of success in the de-
vclopment of the material resources Of thi;
portion of Virginia. The years Of depres
sion and stagnation through which the
country has passed, have served as useful
and profitable training, and now that g
more lasting and substantial prosperity is
about to usher upon lis, all classes OF
people will be the better prepared to avail
of its opportunities and utilize its advan.
tages. The VIRGINIAN will endeavor tC
keep abreast of the times, and lend its aid
TO furthcring every public enterprise that
has for its object the good of our immediate
locality and State, and the advancement Of
the common veal. While, as heretofore, il
will be pronounced in its views upon cur
rent questions, it will, at the same time.
Seek to inspire renewed activity in
business concerns, encourage material de
velopment, and constantly familiarize the
public mind with the rich stores OF wealth
which thread through every portion OF olu
beautiful Valley and only await the con
tact OF capital and energy to bring then
into active use.
With growing business. and ample ap
pointments in the practical department tt
meet its demands, we confidently expect s
still more flattering exhibit at the close o
the current year, and to share in the bene
fits which must flow from the general conf
dence that pervades all channelsof trade. We
shall spare no labor or expense to make The
YIRGINIAN a representative paper OF the
business interests and progress of the city
county and section, and make it not only &
welcome, but profitable messenger to everl
locality in the State.