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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

The Dispatch admits, substantially, that
the notice we made last week of the parti-
Fan spirit of its Washington correspondent,
was not much out OF the way. We. howev'
err, have no thought but that the genial and
clever gentleman who writes its Washing
ton letters, thinks he is exceedingly Impair
tial. He has good deal of modern Demo-
cratic human nature in him, and therefore
cannot help from being imperceptibly influ-
enced, more or less, by his associations. He
started out admirably, and we congratulated
him and the public that they would get fair
and just representation Of the doings in
Congress during the sessions OF that body.
But as the political cauldron began to boil,
we discovered that he boiled with it and be-
came more and more biased in his reports,
until recently they look to us as severely par
TITAN, The temper OF the States CORES
pendent is far more conservative and meets
the expectations and desires of even Demo-
cratic readers more fully. A paper so gener-
ally read as is the Dispatch in Virginia, should
endeavor to faithfully mirror the spirit and
facts of the times, but as it does not aspire
to such distinction i'll its editorial columns,
it could not well require it of its correspon-
dents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
Developing Brazil.

A cable telegram on the oath from Lon
don, communicates the Information that the
suit of Messrs. Collins, Of Philadelphia,
against the English bondhoders of the Ma
,leria and Mamore Railroad, in Brazil, for
81 600, 900 has been decided in favor of the
plaintiffs, thus restoring that fund and giving
practical and active effect to the contract OF
the Messrs. Collins for the construction OF
said road. The Philadelphia Times says of
the case: "By this decision nearly half a
million Of the fund will be paid to the
Messrs. Collins on their certificates for ma
terials furnished and work done, and it is
reasonable to assume that henceforth pay
ments will be promptly made as the work
progresses. All the many severe and costly
lessons necessary to be learned by the Amer
lean contractors, and they are now thorough
ly prepared to prosecute the work intelIi-
gently and successfully. The climate that
was SO much feared and that was so much
misrepresented by the adventurous who are
always foremost in such an enterprise, is
now officially certified by the experienced
physicians who have witnessed ali the sea-
sons there, as no more unhealthy than many
parts of the South and West of our own
country, and temperate and industrious men
can go there with comparative safety. The
railway line will now be completed as rapid
ly as possible, and within the next two years
the Messrs. Collins will have the navigable
waters of Brazil and Bolivia thus united,
and the vast commerce of that region will
be developed under the most favorable au-
spices for American trade 1t is this en-
terprise in which Maj, Shumate of this place
is expected to be engaged in.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
The Effect of the Veto Message.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Herald, after giving the SUBJ
stance of the Message of the President We
toing the Army Bill has the following signif-
can't report of the effect it is likely to pro-
duce:
Many Northern, and particularly Western,
Democrats are inclined to take toploftical
ground about the veto. They urge that the
best way to arouse the country and carry
the election next year is to listen to the veto
and then ''let the appropriation slide" The
| Southern Democrats in general do not take
this ground, but hold that the appropriations
must be passed at any rate, and that the
riders on the Army and Legislative bills
ought to be made up separately and sent to
tile President. There are the elements Of a
very pretty quarrel here between leading
men of the two sections. In discussion
| to- day between Northern and Southern
Senator. the former said: "Stand by us to
the bitter end in this matter. Let the ap-
preparations fall and I will guarantee you
that we will carry my State sure next year"
The Southern Senator replied: For nv
part | was indisposed toward this whole
matter in the beginning, and am determin-
ed to go no further, It is not to the interest
of the Southern people to become once
more the bone of contention for you to make
your fight over. | am determined to do all
l can to pass the appropriation bills in regu-
lar order. do not think we of the South
| ought to place ourselves in the position
where it can pausibly be said to the North
ern people that we are no sooner in Congress
and part of the majority than we stop the
wheels OF the government. 1t will not Go,
and no argument shall make ne Weld to
such policy
The Southern men have the making of the
policy which the Democrats may agree upon
on the veto and the appropriations. They
have twenty-three out of the forty-two
Democratic Senators, and ninety out Of one
hundred and forty eight Democratic Repre-.
sentatives. They begin to feel that they will
be held responsible by the country at large
for whatever policy may prevail in the Dem.
ocratic councils, and this sense of RESPONSE
bility has a SOLDERING influence upon them.
Hitherto they have allowed their private
opinions to be overruled by Northern and
Western men on the plea of the latter that
it was necessary to the party's future to get
up a new issue. But the wiser of them be-
gin to see that they have been lead already
into the mire, and that it is the part of wis
dom to draw back and go no further. II re-
mains to be seen whether the Western Dem
ocrats choose to go off alone or whether they
will submit, take back seats and let the
brains of their party rule it for while. But
that is matter OF greater moment to them
than to the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
Col. Joseph Segar.

Hon. Joseph Segar, of Virginia, is United
Claims, at Washington, position he has
held for some time, and filled with dstin-
guished ability. The duties OF the position
are very onerous, involving q vast deal Of
careful and painstaking labor and familiar
ity with international law. The evidence.
in many of the cases which come before
him, is voluminous, and not unfrequently
conflicting, presenting complicated points
of international law, as well as the labor of
ferriting out and sitting the testimony, and
separating the credible from the incredible,
requiring trained legal acumen and thor
ough acquaintance with the rules Of evil
dence. Some of the decisions given by
Col. Segar show that he fully comprehends
the scope and importance of his duties and
illustrate the great vigor Of his mind and
methods of investigation. He presents the
strong points and the weak points in the
case, and proceeds to his conclusion with a
| logical accuracy that shows the severe
training to which his mental powers have
been subjected. But those in Virginia who
know Col. Segar, and his early history in
the State, will not be surprised to learn
that he is bearing himself so successfully
in his old age. In the Legislature, at a
time when the first intellects of Virginia
were his colleagues, he stood in the front
rank of her legislators, and gave evidence
OF powers of endurance and breadth OF
grasp that were equal to any question or
emergency. With his mental faculties
still fresh and vigorous, and an ardor OF
energy scarcely ever found in one who has
reached his years, he delves into tons OF
musty transcripts and dispositions, sitting
Tor the kernel of truth, and adjusting
and arranging the cases laid before
him, with logical precision and Or
der that remind lis OF the great debater
and legislator who stirred the people OF
Virginia by his statesmanlike presentation
OF comprehensive system of internal, i'm
proyement that looked to an imperial des-
tiny for his native State, and drew to him
the admiration of the whole Common
! wealth.
| There are many of his old friends and
compeers still living in Virginia, who will
be pleased to learn that he fills the respon-
sible position of Arbitrator of the United
States before the American and Spanish
Commission, and wish for him continued
health OF mind and body to meet the ar
duous duties which the office imposes upon
| him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

TIE RUSSIAN NIHILIsTs.-A despat CHI
from Berlin to;the Standard says, porters to
guard doors of houses and prevent the post
ing of placards in St. Petersburg, as required
by General Gourko's regulations. cannot be
obtained, because the nihilists threaten all
who undertake the service with death. Gen.
eral Gourko has apparentl, been removed
from the Dictatorship of St. Petersburg on
account of the impracticable nature OF his
orders. A peasant has been arrested with
a letter in his possession containing de-
tailed plan OF an attack upon the winter pal
ace and the prison in which Soloveff is con-
fined. Although the letter wss probably a
hoax the entire garrison was called out, The
Czarwitch has received anonymous letters
warning him to go abroad. Murders contin-
We to be reported,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01


New TOBACCO STAMP.-On the Goth, the
Internal Revenue Bureau sent out stamps to
fill the last requistion for the new stamps to
conform to the law recently passed reducing
the tax ON manufactured tobacco. Since
the passage Of the act force in the Internal
Revenue Bureau and of Printing and En-
craving have been busily engaged in getting
ready for the change, which takes effect
May lst. The total value of stamps sent out
by the Bureau during the present month
will amount to over twenty million dollars.
Since the passage of the law reducing the
tax sales of tobacco stamps have been very
limited, in fact almost suspended, and it is
expected that on and after Wednesday the
internal revenue receipts from this source
will for a time be very large.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01


REMARKABLE ESCAPE.-Last week seven
miners, at Wilkesbarre, Pa, were covered
up by the caving in of the mine in which
they were working, and it was belle we'd had
persisted by suffocation. Two brothers of
two of the men, however, by their strong
faith and earnest endeavors, encouraged
others to like resolve with themselves, that
there was possibility Of their safety, and
herculean efforts were put forth for their eX
traction. A dispatch from Wilkesbarre,
dated the 2Sth, records the success of the
rescuing parties. 1t says: "The efforts to
rescue the men imprisoned in the mine at
No. 10 slope have proved successful. AT 9
o'clock this morning the men were reached,
and all were taken out alive and well, but
suffering much from exhaustion and want OF
food. They were imprisoned over five
days. Men have been constantly at work
night and day, and finally succeeded in
making channel through fifty-foot block
of coal.
The imprisoned men had built a fire and
sustained themselves on the meat of o mule
which was caught with them. A stream of
water running through the mine quenched
their thirst. They were found in a good con-
dition, having suffered very little from their
confinement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
Presidential Speculations.

| Since the meeting Of Congress in extra
session, the Democrats have been thrown
into confusion in reference to the next
Presidency, and it becomes the duty of the
charitable to aid them in escaping from the
| dilemma in which they find themselves. To
this end, the New York Erpress suggests
that Thurman, Tilden, Hendricks and all
| the old trainers, be thrown overheard, and
| Judge David Davis, Of Illinois, be taken up,
| with Thomas F. Bayard as the second on
| the ticket. The Richmond Intelligencer,
disclaiming all political partiality, and in a
spirit of disinterested patriotism, brings
| to the front the names of Judge Davis and
| Gen. Geo. D. Mcclellan for the positions
| in uuestion.and assumes that in them cen
tire the only hope of that once boastful
and historic party.
1t must be remembered that Judge Davis
| is not strictly classed with either party, but
the fact that he spoke and voted with the
Democrats on the army bill, seems sufficient
to Justify the presentation of his name as a
Democratic leader. 1t would look migrate
full to toss aside Mr.. Tilden, after all he has
done and suffered in mind and pocket, and
Mr.. Thurman, who surrendered his life
long conviction ON the finance question to
chime in with a delusive and passing SEN
sation, aroused by the Greenbackers, to ac-
cept Judge Davis, whose political sympa-
thies have not been in harmony with DEM
ocratic ideas and policy. But if Mr.. Greeley
could be embraced in 1872, whose bitter an
tagonism to Democracy was the most prom
inent feature of his political record, surely
there could not be any insurmountable
scruples to hailing' Judge Davis as the po-
litical Moses to lead them out of the will
derness. 1t is assumed that his non-parti-
zan identity would not only command the
entire support Of the Democracy, espec-
tally if he were formally nominated by
that party, but draw from the Republicans
much of their more conservative strength,
and thus insure his election.
It would be as well to try the expert
ment, as not, for it might inspire hope at
least, and encourage the expectation OF
formidable opposition. But the result
would prove similar to all such mere ex-
pedients. The Republicans, with defined
policy, and candidate representing that
policy, will elect the next President, Who
ever may be the nominee, for the past few
months have sufficiently demonstrated to
the American people that it will not be wise
to place the control of government, and
more especially its financial policy, in such
uncertain and unsafe management. There
is no objection to the suggestion or the ex-
pertinent, but the fact must sooner or later
be recognized that it will be mere sugges-
ton and experiment, without accomplish
ing the grand object for which they are
made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

A correspondents from Lexington saws:
An unfortunate occurrence took place in
front OF the National Hotel, about 6 O'Clock
on Friday evening. man named Hughes,
being under the influence of liquor, abused
Samuel Campbell, the clerk of the hotel, for
a considerable time, when the latter, in a
fit of passion, suddenly drew small revolt
yer and shot him through the groin. Camp
bell is about 81 years Of age aud bears an
excellent chsractdr in the community, be-
ing member of the Methodist church and
a Good Templar. The two men are cousins.
The extent Of Hughes injuries are not
known, but it is thought they are Of a seri-
ons character.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

THE AMERICAN EGG TRADE.-The traf-
fic in eggs in this country is estimated by
competent authorities to equal $3.50, goo
year. The barreled eggs received yearly
at New York reach over 500, 900 barrels, val
ued at 59,0OO,000, and this is but one branch
OF the trade. 1t is said that Philadelphia
consumes 10000 dozen eggs day. The re-
ceipts in Boston for the year 1878 were over
100000 dozen. Between 100000 and 6,
100000 dozen are annually exported from
the country. The millions Of dozens con-
sumed throughout the country without pass
ing into dealers hands it is impossible to es.
innate,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
The Case of John E. Poindexter.

The second trial of John e. Poindexter,
for killing young Curtis, was concluded last
week and verdict of guilty rendered, fixing
his punishment at two years in the peniten-
tiary. On Monday last motion was made
by counsel for prisoner to set aside the YER
dict of voluntary manslaughter and to grant
| new trial for the following reasons:
l. On the ground of the inadmissability of
the evidence of V. S. Carlton of what trans
pired at the store of Wingo, Elicit & Crump
this evidence failing to show any legal
| connection between the whipping and The
shooting.
2. On the general ground that the verdict
is contrary to the law and the evidence.
8. That o. J. Doggett, one of the jurors
from Fredericksburg, had before he was
sworn as a juror in the case, formed and ex-
pressed decided and substantial opiaion as
to the guilt of the accused.
4. For the reason that j. E. Woody and
George Ell. Peyton, two Of the jurors from
Fredericksburg, were not at the time OF their
being sworn on the jury. and are not now,
entitled to vote OF hold office and therefore
disqualified from service on said jury.
An affidavit was read from George E..
Chancellor, of Fredericksburg, subscribed
to before VIM, r. Mason, justice Of the
peace of that city, to the effect that in a
conversation with him Doggett had express
ed decided opinion and said that the pris-
| oner should be severely punished.
An affidavit was also read from Chas. W..
Burlington, sergeant of Fredericksburg, sub
scribed to before the same justice, that j. E..
Woody and George H. Peyton. Jr., had not
paid their capitation tax, and their names
| were on the delinquent list.
| An affidavit of John e. Poindexter was
also introduced to the effect that the knowl-
edge of the facts above stated had come to
his knowledge since the rendering of the
said verdict.
The State, from which we take the fore
going, says:
There seems no doubt but what the no
| ton to exclude Cartoons testimony will be
overruled also the motion as to the YER
diet being contrary to the law and the evil
dence.
On the third and fourth points there will
doubtless be an interesting discussion, and
the Judges decision will be awaited with
great interest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

The political condition of Russia is becom-
ing daily more threatening. Wholesale ar
rests are reported to continue in st. Peters
burg. All officials who do not enthusiastic
ally uphold the military regime are being
dismissed. On the other hand the Nihilists
Plottings continue, and murders are Of daily
occurrence. The streets Of st. Petersburg
are almost entirely deserted,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
PAROLE WINS AaA1N.-On the 23rd. Pa

PAROLE WINS AGAIN.-On the 23rd, Pa.
| role, Mr.. Lorrillard's American horse, won
another and q third race, on the English
turf-the Great Metropolitan Stakes. Parole
carried 124 pounds, and his only competitor,
Castlenaugh, ITO. In the first two races,
New Market Handicap, and City and Sub
urb an Handicap, the winnings of Mr.. Lorril-
lord we're s143,00O. 1t is not known precise
ly what were the winings in the Metropolitan
Stakes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

ATILLER'S ADMIR-. &c. VS.. MILLER &c.-In
Vl pursuance of decree OF the Circuit Court
for Augusta county. rendered on the 18th day OF
March, 1879 in this cause, I shall, on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th, 1879,
at my office, in staunton, proceed to take, state
and settle an account.
LIST. OF the administration of the estate of Robt
Mill er. by w. D. Runnels, Sergeant of Staunton,
and as such Administrator Of said Robert Miller,
dec d.
I'd. The unadministered assets belonging to said
estate.
Bird. The debts OF said Robert Miller still I'M
paid and their priorities, and
4th. The real estate ofwhich said Robert Miller
died, seized and possessed, Its fee simple and
rental value, and the value OF the widows
may I-4w JOS. A. wADpELL, com'r..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

The President has issued his p:ocla nation
warning all persons from emigrating into
the Indian Territory, and notifying them
that if they do SO they will be removed there
from by the agents, or if necessary, with the
aid of troops. The Proclamation is called
forth by the fact that an expedition has been
on foot in the States for the invasion and
settlement Of a portion Of the Indian Terri
tory, which is subject, under the law, only
to the occupation of the indian tribes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

The Legislative Appropriation bill passed
the House OF Representatives on Saturday
last, after several amendments had been
voted down, by a vote OF l4O ayes, including
all the Democrats and Greenbackers present,
to lis noes, all Republicans. The bill now
goes to the Senate, and if it should pass
that body as it came from the House, it will
no doubt encounter the veto OF the Presi-
dent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

DEATH OF Mr.. LEWIS CALwELL.-We
regret to announce the death of Mr.. Lewis
Calwell, which occurred this morning, at
his residence, near the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs. Mr.. Calwell was gen
tleman of culture and high order of INTEL
ligence. and was generally esteemed and re-
spected by all who knew him. He was in
the 73rd year Of his age Greenbrier Iade-
11endGnt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
NIustee's Sale.

By virtue of deed OF trust executed by Ed
ward Mcmahon and wife to me- and bearing date
on the 26th day OF January, 1875, will proceed in
front OF the Court house, in the city of Stauntou
on WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th, 1872
to sell at public auction that most desirable prop
and known as the
VALLEY HOTEL" PROPERTY.
TERMS SO much in hand as will pay the costs
OF sale, and the remainder on credit of one, two
from date of sale,-the purchaser giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
may lids Trustee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

DEATH OF BISHOP AMEs.-Rev. Bishop
Edward Ames, D. D., of the NJ. E. Church,
died at his residence in Baltimore, on the
morning of the 25th, in his 74th year, after
protracsed illness, from diabetes and pull
monary troubles. His last official act was to
preside over the East German Conference,
held in Baltimore the first week in April,
which he did contrary to medical advice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

TERRIBLE.-The Richmond Dispatch has
this to say about the Presidents veto =
$50 we shall not censure the President for
oejecting to signing a bill under compulsion.
But we do denounce him as an unwilling
enemy of free government and civil lib.
erty "
Can the President stand it?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01

Maj. A. d. Banks has been appointed
Keeper of Stationery for the United States
Senate, at salary of $4,000 year. Maj.
Banks is native Of Virginia, we'll known in
political circles, and was at one time con-
nected with the Democratic press of Peters
hprC
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-05-01
Mrs. Cfristianna E. Rosser, the venerabl

Mrs. Cimistianna E. Rosser, tbs venerable
mother OF Rev. Leonidas Rosser, D. D.,died
very suddenly in Petersburg, Va, on the
9th, in the seth year Of her age. She rose
from her chair and attempted to walk
across the rom, but fell to the floor and
died in a few moments. DR.. Resser was
very much devoted to his mother, and made
it a part of his duty to visit her at least once
a wear. wherever he was in service and VIII at
ever his laborS.