The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-22

ceiving from our subscribers and exchanges
complimentary mention of them. We think
the chapter to-day of unusual interest and
commend it to the careful perusal of our
readers. The subject of the next sketch will
include pen portrait of the great English
statesman, Earl Russell.
SUDDEN DEATH On Wednesday morn
ing, the 21st, Mr.. VIM G.. Palmer was found
dead In the rear of the barn on the farm Of
Mrs. Mary Baker, formerly Frenger) Mr..
Palmer was blacksmith, and had been
working at the shop on Capt. r. Lambert's
place, near Greenvi lie. Recently he had
given up that position, and removed with
his family to Mrs. Bakers premises. We'd
nesday morning he ate his breakfast as usu-
al, and after finishing his meal walked out
into the yard. Shortly afterwards little
boy of Mr.. W. Fl. Fl. Frenger went to the
barn and discovered Mr.. Palmer lying dead,
as above stated. He had been in delicate
health for some time, and it is supposed.
from the symptoms before complained of,
that he died of heart disease. He leaves a
wife and five email children.
Mr.. John A. Frenger, who communicated
to us the above intelligence, says that it was
not deemed necessary to hold an inquest.
and the dead body was conveyed to the res
idence Of Mrs. Baker, where the necessary
preparations for burial will be made.
Mr.. Palmer was about 40 years of age, land
was universally esteemed in the community
where he resided. 1t is sad dIspensation,
and especially affective to the widow and
| helpless little children, whose only support
he was.
CoURT-DAY IN HARRIsoNBURa.- There
were large number OF persons in Harri-
sonburg on Monday last, County Court
day. An active business was done by the
auctioneers-at least one hundred horses
changing hands. There were more indiffer-
ent or badly fed horses ON the public square
than we have ever noticed on similar occa.
| sion.
The Re-adjusters recognized their Coun-
ty Committee, electing Mr.. Jared Hopkins
Chairman, in place OF Mr.. Geo. E. Sipe.
We did not learn whether any other business
was transacted or not. We heard it stated
that information had been received from
headquarters, Richmon d, that basis for the
settlement of the public debt would this week
be agreed upon by the Re-adjusters of the
Legislature, and that it would comprehend an
aggregate sum of 1000, 900, to bear per
cent. interest. We could not learn the par
ticulars Of the me asure, or by what precise
method of readjusting this result had been
reached. 1t will be matter Of curiosity to
learn the facts Of the bill, in view Of the
concession of Gen. Malone, in his Mozart
speech, that the debt was s32, 100000
Considerable feeling was manifested
among the people about the selection of
County Ju 'ge. No one questioned the quail
ifications or ability of Col. johnson, the
Judge elect, nor had they anything to say
against him. 1t seems from statements we
heard, that the representatives in the
Legislature from the county had expressed
their embarrassment in choosing between
Col. johnson and J. N. Liggett, Esq, the
two names the more prominently mentioned
| in connection with the Judgeship. To
relieve themselves OF this embarrassment,
they suggested that they would make. the
selection to conform to the wishes Of the
people. Thereupon the friends Of each cir
culated petitions. Il was stated on the
streets Monday that the johnson petitions
had on them between 300 and 400 names
no hot Q00
1,000-all Re-adjusters, and numbering
many of the more prominent and leading
men in the party. The friends of Mr..
| Ligeett do not understand how Col. johnson
could have been selected, under the rule
| intimated by the representatives as that by
which they would be governed. There was
no little temper shown in discussing the
matter, and it was plainly intimated that 1t
will constitute source of dissention here
after In contests of this kind. however,
somebody has to be disappointed, and we
have no doubt the feeling engendered by
the results we have mentioned, will soon
pass away. Col. johnson will make good
Judge. He is learned and experienced
lawyer, and well qualified for the posi-
ton.
We noticed four horse wagon load OF an
thracite coal-about p tons-from Dora
Mines being delivered 10 parties in Harri-
sonburg. 1t costs So delivered and those
who are using it pronounce it as good as the
best. 1t certainly looks all right.
Interest is being manifested in the Mar
row Guage Railroad again. Mr.. Borst, the
President, informed US that he had consum-
mated the arrangement for Its completion
to the Ohio River, and that work would
commence on il in the early spring.
meeting of the stockholders was held in
Harrisonburg on the goth, but at this writ
Ing we have heard nothing of its proceed
| ings.
Presidential matters were freely discussed
on the court green. Those heretofore called
Conservatives seemed Indifferent as to the
nominee Of the Democratic party. Their
inquiries were all directed to the probable
action Of the Republican Cow ention.-
Among Republicans, Grant was decidedly
the choice some, however, favoring Sher-
man. A general disposition is manifested
by the Republicans to effect thorough or
ganization in Virginia, and put forth every
effort to poll the full strength OF the party
with the probability Of considerable in.
crease OH former votes.
Since writing the above we notice the
proceedings of the Re-adjusters published
in the Richmond Whig. The resolutions
adopted: 1st, approves the action of the
Legislature in making appointments in
sympathy with re-adjuster sentiment and
policy. End, approves the election of Gen,
Malone to the United States Senate. 3rd.
declares for an equitable settlement of the
State debt, upon the following basis: The
support of the government and the schools
first, and the residue Of the revenu es to be
appropriated to the creditors equally. De-
clares against an increase either of the ap-
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