davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
Nearing the End.

We are gratified that the excitement of the
great political contest through which we are
passing will soon be over. With two more
issues of the VIRGlNIAN its columns will be
unburthened of political matter, and our atten-
ton turned to other interests more general in
their character and less exacting in their de-
mands It will be a relief to ourselves no less
than to our readers, to have our minds direct
ed in less exasperating channels and to the
consideration of subjects more pacific in their
nature than the political issues and candidates
which have absorbed public attention and
thought for the past six months.
When the contest is over we shall endeavOr
have not possessed during the turmoil and
strife of politics, and to impart to them an in
terest more in accord with the taste and incli-
nation of the general reader. These political
contests and the excitement incident to them,
however,are not an unmixed evil. They create
familiarity with current questions affecting
government and legislation, and acquaint the
people with the policies and principles which
are best adapted to the growth and prosperity
of the nation, and the common welfare.
While excuses may be INDUCED and bad tenn
pers manifested bv some Immediately engaged
in the ferceness of disputation, the great mass
of the people are not thrown from their bal
ance and carried away by the impetuous DEM
onstrations of the few With the close of the
canvass the calm comes, and few of us can pass
in review the harsh jostlings of the conflict
without observing something that it would
have been better to have left undone or unsald
In this canvass as whole, however, we have
endeavored to deal fairly with our political OPP
ponents, present our own cause earnestly and
aggressively, and to do what we believed to be
right and for the best interests of Virginia
While differing in our political views and
methods from the large majority of the people
of the Valley, we are well satisfied that the
time is coming when the common judgment
upon the principles and policies we support
will be in accord with our own convictions,
and that many who have been fiercest in their
opposition will join with US in urging upon
the country the acceptance of the principles of
the Republican party. We are only short
way in advance of public sentiment, and while
there are rugged places sometimes to pass over,
we shall continue to maintain the views and
the benefcent policy W hich distinguish the
party of our choice, in the hope that the abate-
ment OF passion and the free exercise of reason
will bring results which are not apparent in
the heat of political contest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Our Democratic contemporaries are worrying
themselves over the electoral vote and especial
ly that of New York, New Jersey and Con-
necticut. Let them possess their souls in peace.
Those three States will certainly vote for Gar
field and Arthur-New York by $4,000 major
ity, New Jersey by 1000, with Republican
Legislature, which will elect U. S. Senator
in place of Senator Randolph, Democrat, and
Connecticut by 5000 majority, with Repub-
lican Legislature, which will elect a U. S. Sen
ator in place of Senator Eaton, Democrat. Not
only this, but there is a fighting chance for
Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, with
the possibility of carrying the Legislature of
Florida, and electing Republican u S. Sena-
tor in place of Mr. Jones. Democrat The pie
tense of the Democratic press is designed to
mislead and deceive the people. The doom of
the Democratic party is already fixed, and the
final smash up will occur on the End day of
November
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

A correspondence between Secretary Sher-
man and Gov. Hampton has been given to the
public. 1t relates to a speech delivered by
Secretary Sherman, in which he implicated
Gov. Hampton with the Ku-Klux and kindred
associations, and stated that he held his seat
in Congress, with others from the South, by
fraud and intimidation. Gov. Hampton pro-
nounces the statement wilfully false, and
gives his address, so that the Secretary would
know where to send a challenge. Instead of
that, the Secretary sends the correspondence
to the public, and leaves it to their judgment
to determine which is right. The Secretary's
letter is very caustic and evidently irritated
Gov. Hampton, SO much so that he intimated
purpose for pistols and coffee for two.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
A PHYSICIANS Testimony.

I hereby certify that have been practicing
physician for twenty seven years and for many
chronic cases in my practice do recommend
upon nv advice that g. W Stamm, editor of
the industrial Era" obtained this valuable
remedy. A. A. RAMSAY, M. D..
Abba, Iowa, May 26.
The weary sufferer who is patiently endur-
ing the hot weather and longing for relief,
gladly halls anything that will Danish monot-
ony or lessen pain. Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure does both, and it is the true
Friend in Need to suffering humanity. For
the kidneys, liver or urinary organs it is infal-
lible
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Never in the history of Virginia have the
Republicans of the State been in such splendid
trim for political contest or more active and
enthusiastic in the support of the Republican
ticket. Every qualified voter will cast his bal
lot for Garfield and Arthur All the talk about
a large number OF the colored people intend
ing to vote for the Re-adjuster Hancock ticket
is all moonshine. The result in Indiana has
opened their eyes if they were not opened be-
fore, and each white and colored Republican
will toe the mark on the I'd of November
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Gen. Malone was in Philadelphia last Sun
day and Monday, and registered at the Cont
mental Hotel, Malone, Virginia" A reporter
from the Press interviewed him, and referring
to general politics and the policy of his party
in State affairs, he said 1--WE are assailing the
Bourbon element of the Democratic party in
an effort to put our State and its debt upon a
basis representing equity to ourselves and to
our creditors. Our Democracy will be reg
ulated when this question is settled. We are
also engaged in struggle against intolerance
and minority domination. We are fighting for
the rights of all men and all classes before the
law and for their political rights as we'll" He
expressed his confidence that the Re-adjusters
would carry Virginia in November.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Maj. VIM. H. Peasants and COL Geo. NJ
Arnold addressed the largest republican mass
meeting held since the famous Hughes KEN
per campaign at Pittsylvania county last
Monday.
A grand ratification, jubilee and boom meet
ing takes place in Danville tonight to be adj
dressed by the two above speakers and Capt.
VIM. B. Lurty.
The republicans are united and steadily
working for success in the Danville District.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
Middleburg.

Mr.. 0. L. Grant, chairman, of Loudoun
county sends us an interesting account of a
large republican meeting held at Middleburg
on the 10Th, at which splendid speeches were
made by W. G. Chase, of Washington, and
Henry H. Warner of Loudon. We are unable,
for want of space, to publish the letter. The
meeting was enthusiastic and harmonious, and
at its close the following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Resolved that the republicans of Middleburg
in mass meeting assembled, do hereby endorse
the Chicago nominees, Garfield and Arthur,
and S. P. Bailey for Congress from the 9Th
Congressional district
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The Richmond Dispatch, Washington Post
and New York Sun, stated before the election
of the 18th, that if Indiana and Ohio both
went for Garfield, it would determine the Pres
idential election. There was no Democrat that
we heard express an opinion on the subject,
who did not agree with the papers above quo
ted They want to back out now, but that
wont do. The die is cast, and the judgment
of the Dispatch sc. will be amply verified
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Our friends throughout the State must not
feel sighted because we have not published
the various communications and accounts of
political meetings sent us. 1t is not because
we do not wish to encourage each and every
republican in the State, but from sheer ina
bility, our publication being onlya weekly
and our space valuable. We try to deal i'm
partially, and to do so are forced to cut right
and left.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

South Carolina is not hopeless. The can
vass there is for local offices, and the Republi-
cans are not running candidates except in a
few localities. Consequently independent DEM
ocrats are opposing regular Democrats, and
the Republicans are helping the former, The
Republicans have full electoral ticket in the
field and candidates in each Congressional dis
trict. The complications may secure them a
partially fair count, in which event there is
probability of several Republican Congress
men being elected and a possibility of carrying
the electoral ticket. The stunning effect of
the Indiana election and the certainty of Gar
fields success, may result in changing the
methods heretofore employed by the Demo-
crats,and manifested indifference to Hancock's
interest, especially as the Republicans are not
contrasting for the State government. 1t would
be an interesting event to chronicle, that South
Carolina, Gen. Hampton's own State, had been
eliminated from the solid South.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The ground-swell is moving. From every
section of the Union the foppers are moving,
deserving the defeated Democracy and joining
thevictorious Republicans. 1t looks like
tidal-wave, which is destined to sweep out of
existence the Democratic party. In this State
we hear of numbers who have renowned the
Democratic party and determined to vote for
Garfield, and we would not be surprised if
before November End, thousands of those who
have been acting with the Democratic party
more from habit and past political association
than sympathy with the political heresies
which constitute it's creed, would unite with
the Republicans in the election of Garfield
Let them come There is room for ALL
The rural Democratic papers are just now
trying to find out what struck the Demo
cratic party on the 18th. They are very con-
fident of Hancocks election, but are unable
to explain the revolution in Indiana and
Ohio, by which the Democratic party was
so badly stunned and demoralized. Let us
assure them that there is no possible chance
of Hancock's election. The23 electoral votes
of the North will be given 10 Garfield, as a
rebuke on the part of the Northern people
to the falsehoOds and ISLANDERS which have
been circulated about him, and as tribute to
his representative republicanism, as well as a
protest against a solid South
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The 18th of November brought small
shower in Indiana which has frightened the
Democratic party into Mysteries. The deluge
will come on the End of November, when the
little solid South broom will be shown to be en-
tirely inadequate to keep the waters from
sweeping away the last vestige of the old
Democratic hulk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Were the electoral vote of Virginia to be
cast for Garfield and Arthur, it would be
worth ten millions of dollars to the State
within the next twelve months. Capital
and enterprise would flow in, take hold OF
our mineral properties, lands and timber
and make the Old Commonwealth wake UP
from her lorg and deadly sleep.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The great land suit in the United States
District Court at Harrisonburg, has been de-
cided in favor of j. NJ. Bickle, Semple and
others, plaintiffs. 1t has been in the court
for long time, and its decision determines
the status of other cases of similar kind
now pending. Judge Shefey and Ma. Elder,
of this place were engaged in the case.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
The Influences Operating.

An important fact is lost sight of by our
Democratic friends in making their calcula-
lions about the electoral vote. They fail to
consider the condition of the country in
1880, and what it was in 1876. In 1876 eve
ry department of business was Frustrated !;
thousan Is of tramps were traversing the
land, forced to do so for want of employ
ment. capital was dstrustful and every
thing gloomy and discouraging. For all
this the Republicans were held respon sible
as they were in power in the government.
In 1880, all this is reversed. Universal
prosperity prevails-everyone who wants
work can get it at fair prices, money is
plenty, railroads are being constructed and
projected, manufactures are busy, crowded
with orders over their capacities, business
of all kinds and of whatever pursuits, is
we'll paid, and peace and affiuence smile
all over the land. For these things the Re-
publicans are accorded the credit, and the eff
feet of this has been indicated in Ohio and
pressed in November. The idiotic cry for
a change" coming almost alone from the
busy politicians who expect Office, meets no
response from the great business interests
OF the country and the honest toilers who
have no other ambition than to realize the
benefits of good government. wise laws, land
peace throughout our borders.
These are the influences which are NOV
ing upon the public mind, and will mate
rally operate in determining the Presiden-
tial election. In all the great industrial
States, representatives of capital and enter
prise, without respect to past party asso-
citation, are uniting in a common purpose
to support Garfield and Arthur, from bl-
siness point of view. They resent and re-
pudate solid South, State sovereignty,
State banks. and free trade, and declare
for national supremacy, protection to
American industry, and the wise financial
system of the Republican party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The epizootic has taken hold of half the
horses of Washington City, and has invaded
Richmond,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Gov. Wade Hampton has not been heard
for some time. He has done good work for
the Republicans and has q right to be heard
on the situation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
What it is Worth.

In the New York Tribune of the 18th ap-
pears the following reflections upon the result
of the November elections. They should be
carefully read and pondered by every cit
izen who wants to arrive at the right conclu-
sion through his ballot:
The Republican victory in the October States
has already been worth a good deal to the
country. The outstanding bonds of the Uni
ted States were WORTH in the aggregate, $780,
100000 more yesterday than on Monday, as
shown by the prices paid in open market. Not
even Democrat will be so foolish, we imag-
inc, as to say this change is for the benefit of
"bloated bondholders" The notion that the
bonds of the United States are owned by
small class of rich institutions and capitalists
was exploded long ago. The statistics of the
registered bonds alone show that the public
debt is owned by vast number of PEE sons,
poor as well as rich Every one of the S75,-
600 depositors in the savings banks of this
State shares in the good results of the October
elections. These banks hold $120000,000 in
Government bonds, which were worth yester
day at least So, 0000 600 more than ON Monday.
Every depositor shares the benefit, because it
adds to the surplus of every savings bank, and
makes it less possible that he should suffer
loss. Every clerk who has put the savings of
nIeLllne INTO Government bonds, every Wld-
ow who draws her income from them, every
man who owns them or has an interest in
them direct or indirect, near or remote, is bet
ter off to-day because the Democratic party
has been defeated in Ohio and Indiana.
The same thing is strikingly shown in other
classes of investments. Comparing the prices
of twenty of the leading stocks sold in
open market yesterday with the prices of
Monday, they are seen to be worth $1S,275,O0O
more now than they were then. An excellent
Wall Street authority estimates that the in
crease in the value of the negotiable securities
daily quoted, including railroad bonds with
those classes already noted, is at least $75,0 00,
900. This is part of what the Republican
victory has already been worth to the country.
Are we asked why this should be so? 1t is
because every man who has savings or capital
TO invest feels sure of the future with the Re
publican party in power, no matter what his
politics are. 1t is because even life long Dem
ocrats are afraid of their party, knowing that
it is full of men with dangerous views upon
finance. Many a Democrat who talks for
change prays that things may stay as they
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Wade Hampton's challenge to Secretary
Sherman will be worth hundreds of votes
for Garfield.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The rattle-snake virus of the Bourbon
Democracy was never more conspicuously
displayed than in circulating foul ISLANDERS
about Gen. Garfield in pamphlet form on yes
terday among the crowd attending the show
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Gen Malone and DIR. Groner made q visit
to the North in the interest of railroad
project. They submitted proposition to Col.
U. V. Boyce, Vice-Presdent of the Shenan-
doah Valley railroad, with view to forming
4 combination between that road and the
Atlantic & Mississippi road, of which Gen.
Malone was once president. No conclusion,
as yet, has been reached.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

The Vsndscator will have to correct its fig
ures about the Republican majority in Ohio
The average majority is about 90, 900, instead
of Il, 900, as stated by our contemporary
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
Seeking an Outlet.


The authorities Of the Chesapeakesand
Ohio railroad have recently purchased
largetract of land at merely nominal fig
ures, at Viewpoints News. at the confluence
of the James River and Hampton Roads,
The object is TO extend their road to that
point to reach navigation, and eventually
to construct wharves, &c. for the accom-
mediation of the shipping trade which must
come over the Chesapeake and Ohio when
its western connections are Completed
These arrangements look to grand inter-
continental line OF communication, bring
ing the Pacific and Atlantic into direct con-
nection. The eastern outlet will be reached
by diversion from the present line of the
road, at Hanover junction. the Peninsula
ridge being followed TO Viewpoints News.
The, present arrangements at Richmond
are so utterly inadequate for the demands
of the railroad as really to constitute an
embarrassment to the industrial enterprises
along its line. About four-tifths of the
coal cars of the road remain on the track at
Richmond. for want Of vessels to transport
the coal, and in this way the operatives at
the mines are restricted in their work, and
the freight of the road greatly lessened, Sc
riously interfering with the arrangements
and business enterprises of those who
have placed their capital in coal and coking
interests.
With an ample eastern outlet, commen-
| th &, a;+ Of In
Establishments and coal mines of West Vir-
gnia, additional inducements would be Of
fered TO capital for investment, the eastern
demands met with regularity, the coal mill
ing largely increased. and general stimu-
lus given to business along the line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
| And just here it is not out of place to put
in Il word for the tariff We're it not for the
protective policy, there would be no eastern
demand for Virginia coal, for the Nova
Scotia fields are almost in sight of the con-
sumptive centres of New England where
now the Goals of West Virginia find one of
| their best markets.
Gen. Wickham, Col. Huntington and Mr..
IdtOii. anu OtHei PfouiIielt Sttltlcijeil III
terested in the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road, passed over the line west on Sunday,
doubtless to inspect the progress of the
western work, which is soon to be COM
peted, closing the broken link of the con-
nection with the great interlacing centres
of commerce in the West, and reaching to
the Pacific.
the people Of Virginia and West Virginia,
and must have a wonderful effect in stimu-
lating enterprise and in attracting fresh at
tenton to the vast mineral resources of the
two States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

One of the most potent causes for the
healthy condition ofthe Republican party and
lis bright prospects for success in November
next, is the clean administration of President
Hayes. The party has had no load to carry
in this-no explanations to make but record
to appeal to that any party might be proud OF.
Justice to the outgoing administration de-
mands that this should not be forgotten in our
congratulations, and the assignment of rea-
sons for Democratic deeatf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Remember that Saturday next is the last
day Of REGISTRATION.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21
NEW ADVERTIsEMNTs.

A UGUSTA COUNTY TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. up
IA by NJ. A. McComb, on his land in said county,
scription, viz: RED ROAM STEER, rather small
ears, white face, undersope in both ears, three
years old and appraised at 800 so by Casper Zrke,
John Paul and Cyrus D. Reeves, before DIV. Coiner,
J. p An Extract Teste
JOSEF B. WOODWARD,
october 18th, 10o0-3t Deputy Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Is now receiving his FALL and WINTER stock OF
foreign and domestic
CLOTHS, cAssIMEREs AND sUITINes,
which will be made up in the best and after
the most fashionable patterns Call and see the
new styles for the spring and summer. Fits guar.
anteed and satisfaction given. Also full line Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
such as cuffs, collars, handkerchiefs, cravats, &C.
"a Remember the place,
J. A. HUTCHINSON.
mar 2S-n Main ST., opposite City Hall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Every Republican paper at the North de-
votes column of editorial to Wade Hamp-
tons challenge of Secretary Sherman
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-21

Troubles Of the Virginia Democracy.
During last week there were in New York
representatives of the Funder and Re-adiuster
wings of the Democratic party of Virginia, to
consult with the Chairman and members of
the National Democratic Committee about the
situation in Virginia. One of the Re-adjus-
tiers was approached by Mr.. Barnum, and
asked if there was no way to adjust the diff
culties existing with the Virginia Democracy
The answer was q candid yes When the
plan was asked for the reply came-"by the
unconditional withdrawal of the May electoral
ticket" The plenipotentiary stated that he
had no other suggestion to make on the occa-
sion. The Funder representative wanted the
committee to recognize that faction as the reg
ular Democracy, and to issue an address to
the Democrats of Virginia, appealing to them
to rally to it and save the State. This request
was not acceded to- and from this fact arose
the rumor, no doubt, which was afloat in Rich
mond last Saturday, and which called forth
the following card from Mr. Kelley There is
no possibility of any fusion or adjustment be-
ing made, as each faction is determined not to
yield to the other