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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

The ruling of Judge Davis that the Morey
Chinese letter was forgery and that such
a man as III. L. Morey.' never existed, to-
gether with the chain of evidence fastening
the forgery upon Kenwood Philips, impli-
eating members of the Democratic Com
mittee in guilty knowledge of it, constitute
an Indictment that is giving Mr.. Barnum
and his committee, and other prominent
Democrats. a deal of trouble. The fraud
and forgery perpetrated are even more des-
picable than the cypher kilograms in 1876,
and the attempt to steal an electoral vote
in Oregon. The lasting disgrace which has
thus overtaken the committee and the par
ty, must incte the wrath of every honest
man. and seal the doom of party that
made the campaign of 1880 upon SANDER.
falsehood. cheats and shams. The peniten-
tiary is now yawning for the chief actors in
this disgracefnl Chinese letter business
Where the lightning will strike and whose
reputation will be ruined cannot now be
stated, Barnum. Hewitt. Randall. and 9TH
ers of the advisers of Hart, editor of Truth,
and the apologists and defenders OF Philips,
the alleged forger. will never hear the last
of it. 1t is the blacklist page ever written
in American history.
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and believe Will lead to practical and successful

and believe Will lead to practical and successful
results.
Speaking for myself alone do not hesitate to de-
clare that believe it was wrong to disturb the set
OF the much abused funding bill, and after such
settlement was agreed upon the rate OF taxatien
should have beAn increased to such extent as to
enable us TO meet its requirements. | ha ted then
and haze now, to see a commonwealth OF such
wealth and resources as know to POSSESS per-
petuaiiy pleading poverty like mendicant crawl ng
aims. Bat the number who agree with me in this
view Is SO small as to excite the dersion the
whelining mass in opposition to us.
recognizing clearly the TACT then that this view is
wholly impraciicaDie and that even the provisions
VI the McCullough BILL as ii is commonly called will
never receive the sanction majority of the vo-
tefs OF virginia. II is manifest that there must vet
De anothef settlement OF this much vexed debt ques
ton. And here let say that do not believe that
either faction of the Democratic party will ever sac
coed in making final and satisfactory settlement of
fbut theRepubllcans can and think will do SOL sin
ceFey Ifust, therefore, that all the members OF
party viii separate themselves from either wing of
the Democracy upon this subject, keep intact and
perfectour present organization adopt such plat
form and declaration of principles upon this and
otnef important measures us will commend our en-
deayors 10 such patriotic citizens are not blinded
by partisan hate, and then enter the politi-
cal arena with reasonable hopes of victory
II successful, Virginia will be saved from the mar
row, lntolerant and proscfiptive rule of the Bour
bOnS on one hand,and from the less banefui con-
sequences OF forcfble REIMBURSEMENT, IL repudia
ton, on the other; the school fund Will be kept sep
arate and intact from the other revenues Of the
State and every dollar OF it honestly appropriated
to It's constitutional INTENT the payment of the cap
ltation tax as prerequisite for voting will be
repealed, and such other wise and proper leglsla
ton Will be enacted as State needs to preserve
her credit protect her citizens and advance all her
many and vast material interests.
s'r'is consumation devoutly to be wished for
Very respectfully yours
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w fIdENlLLf, A., NOV lo ioou.
Editors VaUey Firgiatian.
The Republicans of this section fear that there is
such radical difference of opinion amongst the
members of the State Committees upon the debt
question as to prevent their agreement upon any
plan OF action looking to final, complete, and hon
orable settlement which would be ratified by the
entire Republican vote of said bodies their con-
st1tuents. They recognize the plain and simple fact
that we are almost as much divided in opinion pom
that the opportunity that now presents itself is
fraught with promises of such splendid results to
our party as to compel our leaders, well as the
rank and hle to unity and nction They were there
lore greatly gratifed with your suggestions, for
whilst they doubted their practicabity In the shape
In which your article presented them, they yet saw
In them initiation Of movement which they hope
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An esteemed correspondent writes that
we are wide of the mark in assuming that
there are ]30, 900 Republican voters i'm Vr
GINA We may be wide Of the mark, but
not in the direction our friend thinks. We
are satisfied if there was strict assessment
made all over the State, that instead of
10000 male colored persons listed for the
capitation tax, there would be nearer l50.
900 We may safely codnt upon the Col
ored vote. when qualified, for the Republi-
can party. We have, we are satisfied, not
less than 10000 white votes who will sup
port the Republican party in the next gen
eral election and out Of the combined vote
of 10000, it is not wild calculation that
1000 could be brought to the polls. We
want organization throughout the State, so
that every vo 'er may be placed upon the
assessors books, then upon the registration
list. and his capitation tax paid. In this
way we can escape from the psrtizan ru-
ings of the officers of the law, As WAS the
case with Attorney-G eneral Field in decd-
ing, at the eleventh hour, that notwith-
S'""uihS tHe Cit'AeH may nave pctl regis
tered and paid his capitaton tax. unless his
name appeared on the assessors list he
could not vote. 1t is the business and duty
of the State to list for taxation every male
inhabitant over twenty-one years of aye.
and the default of the State i'm this respect.
ought not to work to the disadvantage of
the citizen. in depriving him of the right to
vote. after he has met all demands, in 9TH
er respects, prescribed as necessary prece-
dents to voting.
If the Republicans of Virginia will effect
thorough organization, and educate the
constituent body up to its duty, the vote of
1881 will verify every statement we have
made.
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S. M. YosT, ESQ., Editor Valley Vtrginian Sttunton,


OIJTOItD ON., 4VOF' AuuV'
s. M. YosT, ESQ., Editor Haiiey Vtrgtnian Sttunto4,
"a:
Dear Sir-It was with much pleasure that read
your Call upon the Chairmen Of the State and Exc
cuttve Committees of the Republican party of Vir-
gina, to call the Committees together for the pur-
pose of consultation to shape the future policy OF
the party in this Stateand trust that it will be
done 1t is the opinion of the Republicans of Bed
ford that should at enter upon aggressive
campaign against the Democratic party in this State
And we think there is fine prospect Of success for
ticket in 1881.
We endorse your position in every particular We
are keeping up our organization and refer you to
the election returns to the good work done by
the Republicans of this county. When commenc-
ed the work had $50 colored voters the inSolv
ent list. We have reduced the majority against u.s.
and are in excellent heart for the battle
with the Democracy. Truly yours,
GEO V. CASE,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

United States Marshall Wharton. in an in
teryiew with New Orleans Times reporter
Tuesday, stated that the Republicans propose
to contest the seats of the Democrats returned
as elected from The Fourth and Fifth Congress
eide to contest the First and Second DISTRICTS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

A twelve-year old boy named Willie Mar
shall was sufocated Tuesday by coal gas at
New Bridge, N. j. The servant filled the
stoye in the boy sleeping room with coal and
then shut off the damper. The gas soon hlled
the room, and the lad was dead when he was
discovered by his parents.
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EsTELLvILLE P. o., SCOTT Co., Va, Nov. 8, $780,
For the Firginian:

ESTELLyILLE, P. o., SCOTT Co., Va. Nov s, 1880.
For the Firgintaa:
Our county is safe. But the spirit manifested in
the late campaign by the defunct Democratic party
should teach the Republicans lesson of vigilance.
Never again to sleep on their arms.
There is utter discontinue in the ranks of our
enemies But one issue they wonderfully harmo-
NOUS on and that Is they all hate the damned Rad
icas.''
only regret that did not elect Mr.. GoodeI to
Congress. There is a day coming, when can
triumph here in Virginia. There thousands
who only need a little more raj courage to throw
Off the yoke Of party servitude and join with us.
1t is for us Republicans to stand firm to our prin-
c1pIes so as to form nucleus around which they
may gather And In the near future we will be able
to lift old State ont of the slough of despond
which they have sunk her.
Republicans, stand firm, stiffen up your backbone
Ever be ready to give for the faith that is
In you Let Liberty, american Rights from Lake
to Gulf, from Ocean to Ocean, be the watch-word.
Protection to our own land and her industries be-
fore any other land.
And to you sold Line Whigs,' come out of Sodom,
for the Lord is going to rain fire and birthstone up
on It, Remember who maligned your best men:
your great Clay, besides whose grave have stood
with head uncovered. Hurrah for the platform of
Thomas Jefferson, free and equal rights, and the
great American system of Henry Clay.
d. S. HALE.
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Chairman County Committee.
FAIRFAxC. H, VA, Noy. Is, 1880

AIHF .. w NOV.
S. NJ. YosT & SON. Editors Vatieg Virginidn
Gents-An expression of opinion by Republicans OF
the State being invited by you, the future policy
of the party in this State suggested In edi-
toral in your paper, will say that it has my
dial approval and also of all Republicans of this
county with whom have conversed on the subject.
The time has come when the Republican party OF
Virginia should announce policy OF Its the
State debt question, ard to be longer divided
or used by either faction of The Democratic party
for their own selfish purposes. Let the Republican
representatives of the different shades of opinion
the subject come together and agree upon policy
which will be acceptable to ALL This is duty they
owe their party and to the State, whose honor ana
interests above any party any mans inter-
eStS
Two conditions only seem requisite in any read
justment 1t must be with the assent of the credi-
tors and 1t must provide absolute protection for
the schools. Respectfully yours,
JOB HAwXHURST,
Chairman County Renuhlican Eyecut {
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Chairman County Republican Executive
LYNcHBURG, VA, Nov. 5, 1880.
5. NJ. YosT, ESQ.


Dear Sir-The sentiments expressed in your issue
of the VIRGINIAN of this week fully accord with my
own views as regards keeping the Republican par
ty intact and thoroughly organized.
The policy and principles OF the Republicans by
which they have been governed aud acted have prov
so necial to the interest of lohofe u,
behooves every Republican to adhere strictly
Gnem; should be proud OF them, and with pride
point to the financial condition of our country the
low interest for which U. S. bonds can be sof the
small defalcatons that have occurred the last fifteen
years In the collecting and dsbursing of such an
enormous amount of revenues, is sufficient proof
the falsity of the accusation of our Democratic op
ponens, that we are party of thieves, robbers, vii
lianS &c.
Our is just, and II we will stick to prn-
cples and policy 1t will attract to our party the
business men Of the country, with whom politics is
a secondary consideration. Men who believe that
honesty in politics is essential to the best inter
est of the community in other matters, will come
to us and If we are true to ourselves we will
have large majority of the best people of this
State with us. Since the election have received
returns from over five hundred precincts and
surprised at the large vote given by the Republi-
cans, and candidly believe we could have carried
the Garfield and Arthur ticket had we been united
Let us learn knowledge by the past and let is dom
guide us In the future. Respectfully,
S. PATTERSON.
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For the Noley Tfrginion:
BELLE AIR, ALBEMARLE Co., VA. Nov. g. 1880.
Messrs EditOrs.
In liberal and patriotic spirit, you expressed in
your last issue, desire to hear the views of Repub
Iicans to the policy our party should pursue,
with view success in the all-important campaign
of 1881, and promised to publish said views whether
they accorded with yours not.
Feeling deep interest in the State that gave me
birth, think 1 would be dereict in duty to my
grand old mother, in her PROSTATE condition, ii
failed to accept your kind invitation.
What should do is problem not easily solved :
should not act hastily, Intoxicated by the great
victory have achieved over the Bourbon oil
garchy, which in the name of Democracy and in the
interest of few has well nigh ruined people,
We should hold consultations not only with one an
other also with the liberals of all parties before
a decision is arrived at. We should consider well
the difficulties which surround us and the 1mpor-
lance of securing sufficient strength to repeal the
amendment our State constitutions which disfran-
chises very large portion of our vote. The Demo-
cratic party though in state of dissolution Is not
to be despised, we need and must secure either al
lies or recruits If recruits can be obtained IN suf
flcient numbers to success over the Bourbon
oligarchy 1t would in the opinion OF the writer be
the better pan but it, on the other hand, we cannot
secure from the two Democratic factions, a suffi-
Gent number of recruits who are convinced that
solid Republican North and Democratic South
means death to the South, we should propose an
alliance with all liberals of other parties, who
willing leave to the requirements OF our State
and Federal constitutions and wish TO contribute to
real peace and reconciliation between the two
tions Of our common country, so that millions of
capital NAV flow In and give the much peeded relief
to the poverty stricken people OF our much beloved
South,
deeply interested proper solution of the State
debt question and will be difficult for US to agree
upon any programme not including this question.
Under these circumstances, convinced that the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

The election on the ID inst. determined
several very important questions.
That this is Il Nation with a big N
hat American labor is to be protected
against the pauper labor of Europe;
That Resumption of specie payments is a
fixed fact;
hat the National Banking system is the
settled policy of the government
That the laws of Congress and the Con-
stitution of the United States are the SUI
preme laws of the land and the rights they
guarantee must aud shall be respected and
enjoyed;
That fraud, falsehood and perjury can
not elect the President of The United
STATES;
And that the people will never cntrust
the control of this great government to
the Democratic party. which has sought to
debauch American politics by these agen-
cies.
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lew ADvERTIsEMENTs.

TNEMPLE OF FASHION!
GREAT BARGAINS
MRS K NJ KELLEY'S
I am now closing out my entire stock of MILNE
RY, consisting of Pushes, Velvets and Satihs from
25 cents to 81. Feathers and Wings of all descrip
lions, from 25 cents up.
Goods must be sold. Ladies will do well to call.
Will be pleased to all my old customers and
fill their.orders promptly.
Goods have not on hand can be received on two
days notice. nov 1S-3t
CATT & HOMER,
BUTCHERS
AND PORK PACKERS,
beg to inform their friends and the public generally
that they have this day commenced business togeth-
er. A choice stock Of
FRESH MEAT OF ALL KINDS
kept constantly on hand,
SUGAR CURED HAMs-A SPECIALITY
BREAKFAST BACON, CLEAR RIB SIDES, LARD, &C
always in stock.
~ Call and see at
No. 81 NORTH AUGUSTA STREET,
sTAUNTON, va.
October 1st, $780,
NOVEMBER 18th, 1880.
have turned my books over to Mr. G. A. Richard
son for settlement as have not the time to attend
to them myself Respectfully,
REEVES GAIT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

Poor old Ireland is again on the rack
Threatened with revolution, and with her
whole people in state of unhealthy excite
ment, the tread of soldiers is felt on her soil,
and the sword of the alien hangs above her
Fresh troubles have recently sprung up be-
tween the landowners and tenants. and at any
moment the news Of a hostile meeting would
not come unexpected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

The Republicans of Virginia polled $4,000
votes for Garfield and Arthur on the I'd inst
Under all the embarrassments which they had
to meet-the capitation tax restriction, the de-
inquency in assessing the coiored citizens for
the capitation tax, the impediments thrown in
their way by legal quibblers and dilatory
and sometimes prohibtory methods, and the
want of thorough organization, this vote is
remarkable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

The returns show that 81 600 votes were cast
in Virginia for Garfield and Arthur, and
10000 for Hancock and English on the Fun
der ticket. If the Republican votes illegally
or fraudulently prevented from being cast, In
the Third, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Districts,
and indeed throughout the State, by legal
quibblers, were added to the $4,000, Garfield
and Arthur would in all probability have
plurality. Never did party labor under
more disadvantages and encounter more OBJ
structions than the Republican party of Vir-
ginia in the canyass just closed. With but
few speakers to instruct and stimulate the
people; imperfect organization, and means en-
tirely inadequate to the wants of the contest,
they polled vote that astonished their polit-
ical foes and even surprised themselves And
this, too, for dead party as often and over
pronounced by our Democratic friends Here
after it will be in better trim
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FAKMvILLE, VA, Nov. 10, 1886

FAkMVlLLE, ' A.. NOV. 10, Io6U
Editors Valley ViTginian:
Your article on Republican unity has the ring of
the right metal about it. With malice towards none
except few and charity to all, let see If We
cannot once more come together with some higher
and nobler aim than securing place as Doorkeeper
in the House of Democratic Delegates.
By all means let the State Central and State Exc
cutive Committees meet-let General Wickham anu
Senator Lewis shake hands, and then call Conven-
ton Conference to shape the policy for the sue
cess of principles honored by age and recently
with fresh laurels of victory.
Yours truly,
EDGAR ALIEN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-18

Now that the Chinese letter purporting
to have been written by Gen. Garfield, has
been pronounced forgery by the Judge
before whom the case is being prosecuted,
and the witnesses summoned and relied
upon by the Democratic National Commit
tee have confessed TO their perjury, we
await to see whether the Democratic pa
pers in Virginia, which circulated the
forged letter, will publish the exposure
We apprehend many of them will not, for
it would convey to the people an under
standing of the wicked means employed to
deceive them during the canvass just
closed.
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EDGAR ALLEN.

LYNCHBURC, VA, Nov. s. 1890.
MEsSRs S. NJ. YosT SON., valley Ptrgtnidn, Siam
ton, W.
Denr Sirs-I have just received your paper of
Nov. 4th and write to say that concur most hearth
ly and cordially In the purpose expressed in the ar
ticle addressed to 'Hon. f. Lewis and Gen. w. G
Wickham' and in the views which you have so ably
presented in the article addressed ''To the Republ
cans OF Virginia." Yours truly,
J. H. RIyES.
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LYNGHBUKG, IA, NOV. o, Iooo
MAJ S. NJ YosT Stanton Va

Dear STR heartily with your editorials
in this weeks VIRGINIAN especially as to he du-
ty OF Republicans in Virginia there is no middle
ground in the Republican party. am prepared to
the debt issue already made i'll this State when
Republicans have such control OF the State as
will give action authority of law. In the mean
time let the parties in power fight it, and lei
the Republicans go work and organize to support
only Republicans the principles of party. on
this issue there can be no division Of sentiment.
Yours truly,