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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Very few persons have the remotest idea
of the extent Of the value of farm products
in this country. 1t sounds almost incredi-
BILE to state that the estimated production
Of cheese last year was $50, 900, 900 pounds,
and of butter 1850. 900, 000-both valued at
$350,000,000. OF this we exported in 1878,
50, 931 1922.
The number of cows in the United State S
is estimated at about IL, SOC, 000-oger six
times the number OF Great Britain and twice
the number of France.
The total value of the farm products in
1877 was $3.50, 643, 400; of wheat 1894, e95, :
779; of rye, sl2,542, s95; oats, Sis, 66l, $50 !;
barley, e22, ,049 buekwheat, 1898, $40.
The total cereal products in 1873 were
Ellis, 1884, 64s bushels. valued at $1,035, $40.
473.
Our exports Of cotton since 1865 averaged
more than 600, 100000 annually. Our ex-
ports Of breadstuffs last year reached $751;
777,S41, and Of animal products we exported
last year $l33, 232, 575,
l. is estimated that about %, 900, 600 per-
sons are engaged in agricultural pursuits in
the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Simultaneous with the dolorous infliction
nous report, upon the doctrine OF State
Rights, presented to the Legislature of Vir-
ginia, on Saturday last, we have declara-
ton of war against national authority in
Alabama. In the light of the Constitution
as it is, General Johnson's theory and argu-
ment comprehend an amount of impudence
and audacity, which should warn the peo-
gle against the insidious Vaccinations of
such marplots, and put them on guard as to
the designs of those who would array them
selves and the State against the fundamen-
tai law of the nation. 1t was appropriate
that Mr.. Fauntleroy should present Mr..
Johnson's report to the House, in view of
his vehement denuncation of this ''bayonet-
pinned and meretricious Union'' a short time
since, and it was no less relevant that Mr..
johnson himself should father his bantling in
the Senate, because OF the mischievous and
dangerous sentiments of hostility to national
authority he so earnestly inculcates.
The Alabama case is still more high-handed.
A municipal or State court, in Selma, issued
subpenas to the United States District At
torney, Marshal and Clerk of the Court,
commanding them to appear and bring be-
fore it the ballot-box and ballots used in
the election last November. They were in
the possession of the court, and before the
grand jury as evidence upon which indict-
ments were to be found against parties violat-
| ing the election laws and committing frauds.
1t was assumed that they were wanted be-
fore the Selma State court. The Federal
officers made answer they were not in their
possession, but before the grand jury, and
such was the return made by the State off,
GERS. The State court ordered the arrest of
the Attorney and Marshal for contempt.
The Attorney was released on habeas corpus
issued by the Federal Judge and gave bond,
but the Marshal was imprisoned in the
county jail, where he would have to rema in
for five days before release, and then can
! again be arrested and imprisoned for five
days longer and until the alleged contempt is
removed.
What these manifestations in Virginia
and Alabama will result in we cannot say,
but, we think, not much good to the respec-
| tive States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Judge Hughes' Letter.

The Richmond Dispatch, In its notice of
the recent letter Of Judge Hughes on the
tax-gathering coupons of the Act of 1871,
affects to believe that Judge Hughes had
discussed the coupon question as legal one
OF case-law from a standpoint of court,
whereas, it was plain that he treated it as q
high question Of constitutional and political
law, from the standpoint Of legislative indie
pendence and prerogative. Everybody knew
that the high authority Of majority of the
judges Of the Virginia Court of Appeals is
at present arrayed against the proposition
contended for by Judge Hughes, and it was
pretty well known to lawyers that the re-
cent decision Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States in the Tennessee case Of Keith
VS.. Clark, seems to sustain the present po-
sition of the Virginia Court OF Appeals.
But the discussion of the question as one
of high constitutional and political law,
seems to be pertinent just now, notwith-
standing this position of the Courts, in view
OF the negotiations for compromise be-
tween the State and her creditors, which
may soon be entered upon, in which this
coupon provision will certainly be subject
OF earnest contention.
This discussion is also pertinent in view Of
the fact that the State Court of Appeals,
with the first change of a single judge on
Its bench, is likely to change its decision on
this coupon question. And in view Of the
additional fact, that in the recent decision
OF the United States Supreme Court, in the
Tennessee case, the judges most recently
appointed on chat Bench dissented from the
decison-that is to say, Chief-Justice Waite
and Justices Bradley and Harlan.
1t is very plain, therefore, that even as a
question Of case-law in the Courts, it is very
far from being one to be treated as finally
settled, and full discussion Of it is sin or
der,:'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Report of the Legislative Committee ON
the Subject.

The Senate Special Committee and the House
committee on Federal Relations, on Saturday,
submitted lengthy report on what they call the
"Riyes usurration." The Dispatch, from which
we copy the following synopsis, says the report
would take Up two pages of that paper.
The General Assembly OF Virginia, relying with
a firm trust on the virtue, intelligence, and pa
triotism OF the people as the only sure founda-
ton Of republican government, and OH which the
ultimate guarantee Of liberty must always rest in
woke the calm and serious consideration OF all
the States and all the people thereof to the state
mepts and declarations hereinafter set forth, and
40 appeal to them for their cooperation and as
sisfa1ce il maintaining the principles of free gov
erInent, and lr enforcing remedies under the
SHOWN 20 have been done to the rights of the peo-
pie, and in preventing repetition Of the same.
They do declare and affirm
j, That the Constitution OF the United States is
in as full force and vigor as when adopted and
ratified.
D. That Virginia in re-entering the Union after
the civil war esumed all her relations to the Gov
eminent of the United States on perfect equality
with every other State; and is entitled to the
same rights and powers, and bound by the same
duties and obligations, as each other State; and
that her citizens are equals in every respect I'M
der the Constitution with all other citizens Of the
United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
The REYNOLDS Case.

We publish on the first page of this issue
of the VIRGINIAN communication ad-
dressed by Mr.. Lybrook, counsel for the
prisoners, to the Martinsville Herald, giving
detailed history of the cases Of Burwell
and Lee Reynolds, and the court proceed
ings had in them. We also insert a commu-
nication from another gentleman OF Eastern
Virginia who is entirely familiar with the
facts of the offence, the several trials and
the hGbeas corpus writ. To both of these
articles we invite attention. We give, in
addition to these synopsis of the report Of
the Legislative Committee appointed to con-
slider the action of Judge Rives. These
several articles give full history of these
cases. which, from present indications, will
excite considerable interest in and out Of
Virginia.
It will be noticed in the synopsis Of the
Legislative report, that the Civil Rights Bill
is assumed to be Unconstitutional and Eull
and void.'' This is an admission that the
action of Judge Rives is in accord with the
law as it exists, inasmuch as its constitu-
tionality has never been passed upon, and
it stands among the statutes as of high dig
nifty and sanctity as any other law enacted
by Congress. The assumption-for it is a
mere assumption-of the report is the best
response that could be given to the vituper-
alive partizan criticisms of the Democratic
press of Judge Rives' ruling. Judge Rives
had the law to obey and follow and not the
bitter partizan prejudices of either Judge
Tleadway or the Democratic press of Vir.
ginia.
The Dispatch considers the report as very
able and exhaustive. 1t is perfectly natu-
raj it should, for in its discussions OF the
relations of the States to the National Gov
eminent, it has never been able to fully I'M
derstand the fact that the 18th, 14th and 10Th
Amendments have been added to the Con-
stitution. Like the report, it argues from
the premise of the Constitution as it stood
in 1861, and does not seem to recognize the
changes effected by the Amendments and
the rights they guarantee.
We are glad the Committee have made
the report, and directed proceedings to be in
stituted ia the Supreme Court of the United
States to determine whether the Constitu-
ton of the United States is constitutional,
and the legi Station Of Congress in obedience
to the terms of the National Constitution is
constitutional. The result of such proceed
ings will be very apt to put stop to the re-
fining about State Rights and State Sover-
eighty, in the sense the report disc uses
them, and publish the broad fact that the
Constitution of the United States is the SUI
preme law of the land, the opinion of a
Committee of the Legislature of Virginia to
the contrary, notwithstanding.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
EN-. Cushing Son.. Auctioneers.l
Sale.

CITY of Staunton, entered April 4th, 1878, in the
causes pending therein in Chancery under name
and style Of Reed vs Derrick and ais ana Jackson
vs. Derrick and ais, will pfoceed to sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest biddet. on -
FRIDAY. EEBR1ARY aist. ls7s.
In front Of the Court House, III the city ct staun:
tops A VACANT LOT OF LAND,
containing OF an ACRE, situated II the city OF
staanton. the western extehssioa Ct FreasriSR
and others Said lot is the same as was sold to F.
O. Heidenreich. as mentioned in said causes.
TERMS:-Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF
rule and Of sale and the residue upon credit OF
ak, eighteen and thirty months in equal install
ments, for which the purchaser Will execute bonds
with approved personal security, bearing inter
est from day Of sale and title retained as ultimate
secmritv WE. CRAIG.
ian 2S-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Mr.. .Quesanberry has introduced IN the
State Senate resolutions directing the Audi
tor to set apart 50 per cent. Of the first
money that comes into the Treasury to pay
the unpaid appropriations to the Lunatic
Asylums and the D d. and B. Institution, Jun
I'LL all Of the balance now due them Is paid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
FARM AND MILL,
Y In the Shenandoah Valley,
FOR SALE.

1 offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 500 Acres
of the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley Of Virginia. The mill is one OF the
best in the county, grinds from 10000 to S),oOo
bushels of wheat per annum on toll.
The land can be divided into two or three beau
tiful farms, with improvements on two OF them.
For raising FLOODED stock, 1t has no equal in the
Valley and as an evidence that it is the most pro-
ductive and valuable farm, will guarantee the
purchaser to net . per cent. interest per annum
property, The property is three miles from Wey-
er's Cave Depot. r. r., in sight OF two Church
es and P. O.. with daily mails.
Cave Station, Valley R. R., or Mount Meridian,
Augusta county, Virginia. -
ian 23-u ROBT. s. HARNSBERGER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Railroad Projects.

What is called the Pittsburg, West Vir-
ginia and Southern Railroad, is an extern
sion of the Pittsburg Southern road, and
centemplates the construction of railroad
from Pittsburg, through Morgan and Pres
ton counties to Grafton, w. Va, thence to
Phillippi, in Barbour county, and thence up
Tygrat Valley, one of the most beautiful
and fertile in the country, through Randolph
to the Greenbrier river, and down that
stream through Pocahontas, Greenbrier and
Summers counties to New River, and up
the latter to the mineral fields through
which it will pass. The President of the
road, DR.. Geo, P. Hays, commenced tour
of the route on the 18th inst, and will make
thorough inspection of the whole section
through which it will pass at once. We do
not know anything about the resources Of the
company, but we know much of the country
and its resources and are satisfied railroad
will at some day be constructed through the
counties named to open an outlet for the
immense mineral and timber wealth that
there abounds.
The development of West Virginia is
only question of time, and that will be
when capitalists fully understand the won
derful material riches Of that State. There
is no similar area of territory in the United
States which has anything to, compare with
West Virginia. The coal, iron, salt and
lumber, would of themselves justify the
construction Of road in almost any direc-
ton traversing the State.
In this connection, we are pleased to learn
that there are very encouraging assurances
that the Potomac and Ohio railroad, run
ming from Quantico, on the Potomac, to
Kanawha c. f., and crossing the Valley of
Virginia at Harrisonburg. will be pushed on
to completion. Mr.. r. N. Pool, who has
manifested SO much interest in this
enterprise, is bringing to its aid men Of
capital and experience, which. promises
the most agreeable results. Not only as
to this road, but as to other important in
terests in Virginia and West Virginia, is
solicitude being manifested. All that is ne
necessary is for men of sagaeity to kaow the
extent of the mineral resources OF the Vir-
ginias, and it will not be long before capital
will seek to develop and utilize them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The arrearage pension bill, which has
passed both the Senate and House, it is estf-
mated will require from fifty to one hundred
md fifty millions Of dollars. 1t provides
that all pensions on account of death or
wounds received or disease contracted in the
service Of the United States during the late
war OF the rebellion, which have been grant
ed or which shall hereafter be granted, shall
commence from the date of death or dis
charge from the service Of the limited States.
The President has not yet signed ,the bilL
but it is said will do so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The following young men have left Char
lottesyille to better their fortunes Robert
H. Prcntis, for Norfolk; Shelton F. Leake,
ir., fol Dallas, Texas; John Prentis, w. G..
Patterson, Egbert Watson, and Walter Bur-
we'll. for Omaha, Nebraska.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Hon. George G. Round, Republican, has
withdrawn in favor Of DR.. w. w. Douglas
in the race for Congress in the first district,
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death
OF Hon. 3. B. Douglas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Richmond insurance companies have
lost heavily by the recent fires in New York
and Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The person who wrote the leading edito-
rial in the Dispatch Of the 21st, headed Gan
Illustration" is, or was at the time OF writ
ing, love sick, and had a very dangerous
case OF it, too.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Gov. Holiday has formally extended the
invitation to the Bondholders of Virginia to
meet the Legislature on the 30tl, to consid.
er the State debt question.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
Staunton, Virginia.

Gale of Valuable Farm
NJ in Augusta County.
BY virtue of decree of the Cireait Court Of
Augusta county rendered at the November term,
1873, in the cause of Britton &c., Britton &C.,
the unde rsigned Commissioners will, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 1879,
offer for sale at pu bic auction. on the premises
n THAT VALUABLE FARM,
recently owned by James Britton, Iced, and now
in the possession OF his heirs at law, situated in
the county OF Augusta, on the Howardsville
Turnpike. near the town of Greenville, and ad-
Joining the lands owned by the heirs OF Samuel
B. Crawford, Thomas A. Lightner, James Bum
gardner and others. This farm
CONTAINS 1879 ACRES and 26 POLES,
and the cleared land is in high state of cultiya-
ton. There are two large and productive Mead.
OWs upon this farm, which makes it particularly
desirable for grazing purposes. Improvements
A DWELLING HOUSE, A LARGE BARN
and all necessary outbuildings in good repair.
TERMS OF SALE Enough cash in hand to
costs of suit and SALE and the residue equal
instruments, on credit of one, two and three
years from day of sale, the credit instruments to
bear interest from day Of sale, the purchaser to
give bonds with good personal security for the
deferred instalments and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
j. NJ. QUARLES,
JAS. E. BEARD,
Jan 23-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23
DUBLIC SALE
i of Personal Property.

will sell on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18th. 1879.
quantity ofvery superior
Personal PROPERTY,
Consisting in part Of FARMING UTENSILS.
Stock, Coys, Horses, 'i'' )
HoUsEHoLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
OF elegant patterns and finish, and numerous 9th
er articles pot necessary to mentiont 's.'is ~
Terms made known on day of sale.
-,...o VA. WfLDER,
'etHHHely so-tas-yn Traatee,
| 1issOiutiOn.-The firm of Timberlake & Bell
~ IS this day dissolved by mutual consent.
r 8. d. TlMBERLAKE,
january ID, 1873. GEO. r. BELL.
II CLAIR PROOF SAFE. OF good m ann factnra
and IN n thorough repair. Appiyto
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Virginia Court of Appeals has rem
dered decision in the case OF the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad vs.. Washington
county, that counties have no right to tax
railroads. lying within their bounds, thus
getting at rest the action Of the Supervisors
and County Courts, who have annoyed the
railroad companies good deal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

A. fire occurred in New York on the 18th
which consumed 10000 900 Of property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

Mr.. Fowler has offered resolution in the
House, for the appointment of joint spe-
cial committee to revise the fees OF all coun-
ty officers, including the clerks Of both
courts, sheriffs. constables, commissioners of
the revenue, justices, &c. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

The Arlington estate ejectment suit is now
being tried before Judge Hughes at Alex
andria, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter Of James Jifkins, bankrupt.
In bankruptcy. 49,
At Harrisonburg, in said district, on the 18th
day of January. A. d. 1871 as 4.H
|. TAKE NOTICE, an order has been Issued
that all the creditors of James Jifkins, bank
rupt appear before c. Douglas Gray. regis
ter in bankruptcy. at his office in Harrison
burg, Virginia, on the 18th day of February,
A. D. 1879, at 10 o'clock A. M, and show cause. ii
any they have. why the real estate LOT said bank
rupt, consisting OF one-half undivided interest
Frederick county. Va, two and-a-half story
brick house situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
and three brick houses in the city of Scranton,
Pa, should not be sold, free OF liens by George f.
S1pe, assignee in bankruptcy OF the said James
Jifkns, land the liens transferred to the fund in
court.
c. DOUGLAS GRAY,
jan 23-2w Reg. in BankruptcY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-23

On the 18th bill authorizing the pay
ment of custom dues in legal-tender notes
was passed in the House by thirds
majority. An amendment offered by Mr..
Garfield was voted down, which provided
that so long as the legal-tenders were equal
to cash. they should be thus received. The
object of this amendment was to provide
against the possible contingency of the de-
probation of the legal-tender, and thus re-
pudiate pledge of the government that the
custom dues should be set apart in specie Or
its equivalent for the payment of interest
ON the public debt. While it is not probable
that resumption will fail, yet it is possible,
in view OF the spirit manifested by the Dem
ocrats in Congress. A disposition on the
part OF the Democrats to agilate and tinker
with the currency and assail the financial
policy of the government because it has up
to this time been success. and to that de-
gree strengthens the claims OF the Republi-
can party upon the country, proves that
they are willing to inflict any injury upon
the country if by SO doing they can create a
distrust of the policy Of the government and
gain little party capital.
The North Wales Miners Association has
resolved to vote $3.50 to every member of
the Union who desires to emigrate to Amer
lea, and e67.76 to emf grants to Australia.
The distress in the manufacturing districts
of Great Britain continues, with no prospect
OF amelioration. Strikes ere more frequent,
and general disposition is growing to emf
crate.
The Red Cloud chief., 1879-11-13
Live Bass i'm Ice.

On Monday morning as George Sny-
der, the Ice man. WAS delivering ice ut
the drug store of Van Duzen Bros. on
Wall Street, he took a cake of ice
weighing 200 pounds, and As the amount
To be delivered there was only 100
pounds. cut ii in two. About the cen
ter of the cake was discovered a Young
black bass, which on being cut out Of
the ice was found frozen as stiff as A
stone. The ice had been harvested in
january, and for eight months the fish
must have been in the ice i'm a frozen
state. Seward Van Duzen. one of the
clerks IN the store, thought to himself
that he would try an experiment in re-
wing the fish. He put him in a sprin-
King pot, in which was cistern water of
the ordinary temperature. For about
half an hour the fish showed no signs of
lite at all. After that time had elapsed
he was noticed to begin to move his tail.
lie was transferred to aglass globe, and
shortly afterward was swimming around
as though he had MOI been locked in the
cold embrace of a cake of ice for the
greater part of ayear. Pieces of cracker
Were thrown into the water, and the fish
ate them. The globe containing the
hSh now adorns one of Van Duzen Bros
counters, and a large number of people
visited the store on Monday to take a
look at what is really a curiosity in the
way OF reviving animal life.-Rondout
IN. - Courier.