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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

What Mr.. Conkling expects to gain by his
resignation is not very clear. Should he be
reelected, he will enter the Senate with nc
more authority or power than he possessed
when he resigned He will find the situation
unchanged, so far as the Administration is
concerned, and the President standing pre-
cisely where he stood when the sensational
paper was read from the clerks desk The
only change that will be perceptible will be
the almost unanimous expression of public
sentiment against the Senator for this act II
is possible, however, that the Senator will not
ask reelection by the present Legislature
The election may be postponed until next
winter, and the case taken to the people this
fall If this be the policy, and Mr.. Conkling
should be sustained by a popular vote, then
he might feel that his course had been en-
dorsed and his representative fidelity vindi-
Gated. 1t certainly was a bold, if not des-
perate m owe on his part, to leave his State
without a representative on the floor of the
Senate, not for any demand made upon him
from his State, but merely because things did
not 60 to please him at Washington. We
cannot see how he is to better his position by
the course he has pursued, or how the situa-
ton, so far as the President is concerned will
be changed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The Senate, on Thursday last, confirmed
DR.: G. K. Gilmer's appointment as postmaster
at Richmond for four years from the date of
his admission. Both of the Virginia Senator
voted for him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Nashville, Tenn, was visited Tuesday by
the greatest fire 1t has ever known. Thirty
four buildings were destroyed, chief among
which was the splendid marble front Noel
Block. The loss is estimated at $250,000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Gen. P. B. Starke, of Lawrenceville, Va,
has written letter to Mr.. Refine, of Pc
tersburg, Va, published in the hader-Appeal,
in which he announ ces for a straight-out
Republican ticket, clean cut Republican
platform, and an uncompromising, non-co-
alition Republican fight. He favors Gen.
Wickham. or some other straight-out Re-
publican, for Governor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

1t is stated by Washington correspondent
that Senator Malone admires the boldness
OF Conkling's movement, and respects the
Administration which encourages the indie
pendent movement in Virginia" This, taken
in connection with the fact that the Senator
could find nothing in Stanley Matthews to
cause him to vote for his confirmation as As
sociate Justice on the Supreme Bench, and
nothing to cause him to vote against him, in
dicates the Senator's healthy balance -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the u ON
nation of Hon. Fred. Douglas to be Reg iste
OF Deeds and Wills for the District . i Co
lumbia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Mrs. Genl Long has been reap pointed
postmaster at Charlottesville, Va, ~ id unan
imously confirmed by the Senate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Mr. H. c. Parsons, who purchased the Nat
ural Bridge property, in Rockbridge county,
few months ago. for $4,000, resold it to the
Allegheny Coal and Iron Company for $40 ,0oo-
AS already stated, an effort is being made to
set both sales aside.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Our Little Folks, a charming monthly for
children, issued by the Russell Publishing Com
pany, Boston, Mass, has been received. This
is one of the most unique and entertaining
publications for the little folks we have ever
seen. 1t amuses and instructs, and cultivate
pure, elevated taste in art and literature.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The Post Master General has saved about
100000 in the contract for furnishing
postal cards for four years beginning July
l, 1881, upon former contracts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Mr.. Blaine having resigned his seat in the
Senate to accept place in the Cabinet of
President Garfield, it was the programme to
drive him out of the Cabinet, and thus remove
him from official position and influence 1t
does not look SO much that way now.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The adjustment of the star-route SER
vice and discontinuance of unnecessary
service by Post Master General James have
effected saving to the government of
100000. The service dispensed with is
mostly on the steamboat lines and in the
Territories. This is the beginning of the
revision of that service.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

Judge Francis T. Anderson, of the Supreme
Court, is reported to have sold his Arnolds
Valley mineral lands, in Rockbridge county,
for the handsome sum of $225,0O0
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

There were fourteen cases of sun stroke
in New York last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

John w. Wheat is appointed postmaster at
Fairfield, Roc&bridge county, vice Gabriel
Lilley, removed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

V>YREE's COMPOUND SYRUP OF woaMsEED
L the ONLY perfect veftmifuge, pleasant to lake
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

! No. 1 MAIL.-Runs daily except Sunday from
| Richmond to Huntington; daily, Wtlliamson's to
| Huntington.
| Huntington.
| No. 5ACCOM-Leaves Richmond daily except
Sunday 80 and arrives at charlottesville AZ
| p M
4 No. 81 MIXED.-Leaves Charlottesville dailv ex-
cept Sunday at 4o p M and arrives Staunton 90
\ p m.
| E., L. & B. S. R. R. TRAINS run daily.
| G. B S. & P P. STEAMER leaves Huntington daily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The question comes up again Has Garfield
got backbone? 1t may be called amable OBJ
stinacy, but it answers the purpose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19
NASHBY IN EUROPE!

May 18th Mr.. D. R. Locke (Rev Petroleum V. Mas
by will sail for Europe, for the purpose of contri
but1ng a series of Letters to the TOLEDO BLADE.
These Letters will cover period of six months,
commencing June 1st
They will be written in Mr.. Nasbys peculiar
vein, and will be as lively as he can make them.
"THE TOLEDO WEEKLY BLADE"
Is the largest political and family paper in the
United States and in addition to this feature, con-
tains dozen others, known to and approved by
majority of the families in every State and Terri
tory.
TERMS:
For three months, postpaid, so cts.
For six months, " 81 90
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NASHBY PORTRAIT FREE !

NASHBY PORTRAIT FREEi
Every subscriber to the BLADE, during the publ
cation of Mr.. Locke's European Letters, for either
three or six months, will receive free of charge
splendid
PORTRAIT OF MR.. LOCKE,
In size and style similar to the of President
Garfield which we issued last summer. This por-
trait in the picture stores would sell for so cents 1t
will not be put upon the market at all, and can
only be had by subscribers to the BLADE.
Those desiring these Letters complete, with
the magnihcently engraved Portrait, will
do well to send their orders early We shall print
an extra edition. to be able to send back numbers,
but the supply will doubtless be exhausted in a
month. Send your orders Immediately.
Specimen copies of the BLADE mailed to any ad-
dress on application. Send your subscription at
once. Address:
BLADE COMPANY,
mayI9-tf Toledo Ohio.
MAY 18th. 1881.
NHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY.
PASSENGER Trains follows.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The Committee on Commerce Of the Sen
ate, Tuesday last, reported the nomination of
Judge Robertson to be Collector of Customs
at the port of New York favorably. 1t was
doubtless taken up by the Senate yesterday
and confirmed Unless the Legislature of
New York should elect him to the .. S. SEN
ate in place of Platt, resigned, which is by no
means improbable, he will be Collector of
Customs at New York during Gen. Garfield's
Administration.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19
Successful Financial Achievement.

The phenomenal success of the scheme de-
vised by Secretary Window to meet the ma
turing obligations of the government and re-
fund into lower interest bond the Is and IS
falling due the list Of July and 1st OF Oct
illustrates the healthy condition of the bust
ness of the country and the high credit of the
government. The Democratic Congress last
! fall thought to force q three per cent. refund
ing bill upon the government, and in doing SO
coupled with it a proposition to strike down
the national banking system that had been an
essential auxiliary in maintaining public
credit Failing through the veto of President
HAYES, they believed the 6s ana IS would have
to continue to run until next fall, imposing a
heavy interest charge upon the people. But
the plan of the Secretary has bridged over all
difficulties, shamed the Democratic party into
silence, and aroused the admiration of the
American people for the consummate states
manship which has thus so opportunity frus-
trated partizan plots, exposed national wealth
and indicated the confidence and devotion OF
the people to their government and its credit
and dignity
In speech at the 130th Annual Banquet of
the Chamber of Commerce, of New York,
last week, Secretary Window referred to the
financial condition of the country and the
work of the Treasury Department, as fol-
lows:
When the present Administration came into
power it found a maturing debt of 500, 000,
900, $195, 100000 of which bear per cent and
are payable on the LIST of July next, and $780,
600 900 of which. bearing interest at five per
cent, became redeemabe ON the first of May
The Administration found itself without any
funding bill for the purpose Of meeting the
emergency which would arise in few
months. The question arose as to whether an
extra session should be held to pass suitable
measure to meet the case. 1t was thought
desirable to obyate the necessity ofan extra
session and yet meet the want ola suitable way
ofmeeting the emergency. The plan adopted
was a selfacting policy, and l am happy to
announce its success. The limitation Of that
privilege expired to-day. Holders ofthe bonds
| were given the right to accept by May 10 a
| 30 per cent. bond and offered l44000,000.
| Notice has been received for the continuance
of about 1927, 100000 more, making $170,000,-
600 received or heard from, leaving only
1922 900, 900 of $195 100000. The business of
the country has not been disarranged and it
has not cost the Government So, 900 to do it.
| mention these facts to illustrate the magnifi-
cent credit of the American nation and our
great prosperity. | think l am prepared
to say the owners of $440000,000 of fiyes
| have the same privilege as was extended to
| holders of skies, and | have no doubt of sue
| cess.
| On the 10Th inst the Secretary issued the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19
EASTWARD

e., b. S. Il P. P. STEAMER leaves Cincinnati daily
E., L. Il B. s. r. h. TRAINS run daily.
No. 2 MAIL.-Runs daily except Saturday from
Huntington to Richmond; daily, Huntington to Will
liamson's
No. 4 EXPRESS.-Runs daily from Huntington to
Richmond.
No. 6 ACCOM-Leaves Gordonsvi1le daily except
Sunday at As a. m. and arrives Richmond w am.
day at 90 a. M and arrives Richmond sop. m
For Rates, Tickets Baggage Checks, &c, apply to
any Office of G. o. Ry, Depot or Ticket Office of
JNo. H. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent Staunton, va
CONWAY r. HOWARD
W. M. s. DUNN, G. P. & Ticket Agent.
Engineer and Superintendent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

NOTICE!-As the Chapel of the Augusta Female
~ Seminary cannot possibly accommodate both
citizens and the strangers attending the General
Assembly, Miss Baldwin respectfully requests the
citizens to give place to the strangers at her COM
mencement exercises on the evenings of the 23rd
and Oath of MAY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19
COME AND LOOK AT THE BARGAINS

DON'T WAIT UNTIL STOCK IS Low
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

YOU CAN BUY GOODS AT HALF PRICE!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

difficulty should have arisen, and such irrecon-
ciliable differences have been occasioned 1t
was hoped that the administration of Gen.
Garfield would receive the cordial support of
the representative men of the party, and that,
after its statesmanlike management of
government affairs, directly affecting the
people, as reflected in the Treasury and
Post Office Departments, mere matters
of patronage would not disturb party ha
mony The party will successfully weather
this slight storm, but whether the agencies
which directly causedit it, will fare so well, is
for the future to unfold
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

The Republican party Of the country and
| the Republicans of Virginia can devise no
better means of growth and strength and
eventual success than to stand firm to their
principles, rest upon their record, and ap-
peal to the judgment and conscience of the
nation. 1t would be far better to encoun-
ter defeat, and endure it brayely, than to
achieve success by furnishing history so
pregnant of good for the country, and so
rich in blessings to the people. We may
not win i'll Virginia, at the election next
fall, because of the decentralization of our
forces by reason of recent events in
Washington, but by maintaining our Or
ganization, adhering to our faith. and re-
ceiving the full recognition of the admins
tration, we may lay deep and broad the
foundation of party that will command
the confidence and respect of the country,
and in time direct the destines of Vir-
ginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-19

| comprehend either the proper methods
of government or the interests of the
people.
This successful management of the
| finances of the country, coming, as it does,
directly to the pockets of the people,
should be a matter of general commenda-
ton and qualification. 1t is substantial,
practical craftsmanship, and has accom-
plished that which government was insti-
tuted for, the greatest good to the greatest
number.
Congress may, when it meets in Deem
Der, address itself to something else than
repairing the blunders of its Democratic
predecessor. Republican craftsmanship
has consummated, without legislation, what
il was the duty of the last Congress to pro-
vide for and consequently has left nothing
for the next Congress to do, in regard to
the finances of the country, but leave them
alone. Secretary WINDOWS methods have
operated quietly, with no bluster or stir
Originating in hard common sense and car
ried forward with a clear mastery of the
subject in hand, reducing the principal
assurance to business of every kind, be has
done for the country within few weeks
that which the Democratic Congress was
unable to effect in a six months session.
illustrating the difference between Republ-
can and Democratic craftsmanship.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11
The temperance crusade in Cresco

The temperance crusade in Cresco
has proven to be q most contempt
iblc failure. We know that many
honest temperance men and women
will read that sentence with amaze.
ment. But il they will open thcii
eyes to facts rs they exist, look about
End sec what is going OH, they will
be forced to conccde It's truth how
ever disagrccablc tho confession
They who thin: that progress has
been made base tho claim upon the
ground that less stimulants are con-
sumcd than under other systems.
Careful observation leads Us to
question ii the manner OF ecnsum-
ing that less quantity is not quite a3
harmful as the larger quantity would
be under proper regulations.
Last Saturday there were thirty
Kegs Of beer brought here by rail
and several cases Of bottled beer,
and twenty-five kegs sold from
teams. Tut little, IL any Of 1t, would
last over Sunday, AMI but few per-
sons would consume it. So that no
one OF those using it arc benefited,
but instead arc positively injured.
III some instances VIC know OF il has
gone into the possession OF persons
whose supreme pleasure is in inyad-
ing some family and leading Il mem
Der thereof astray. We speak all
visdly and unless this villainy is vol
corrected, the nuisance
must and will be abatcd. As long as
men simply fill their own bodies full
we will remain quiet but when Il reg
llar system Of drunken dcbauchcry
Is attempted to be carried on in or
about barns and other unusual plac-
,s, we protest aud demand Il halt.
Now from four to five persons sit
Town to key and finish. before leav-
ng. Under II system that would regl,-
late the traffic such Il crying evil and
nfamy could not exist III Csesco.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11
s I A 7 ( M { N /
UNDER OATH.
A Startling Revelation Of Slf-
feFilg!
SCH, .iils Coz, Ks0sc 4 Did
.SN9cr:o
II Earnestly Prayed to
Diep

CIV hay been afflicted 10, twenty years with
IAN obstinate .ain disease, cai.rI ~ some
MD. Psoriasis. anu others Lrpfos! ,c0iainenc-
ng On my scalp, amt in spit. Oh si cnuia 10
with the help OF the most ssilfu DOCTORS II Slew
iy but surely extended. until year ago this
s,acs. Fer the last three YEATS have 6as'i nh-
able to Go any labor. end auileraS intensely M
the time. Every morning TIER soiii,t b EcAiiS
a duStpandiul Of scales tpicniiom.fhe sheets on
my bed some oil them half IS large NJ the cnse-
iope containing this letter. In The latter part Oil
tried everything, almost. that could be thought
Gf without any re.ir.. The s2;l of June start
ed West. IN hopes could lt.tci4 the Hot springs
/ reached Detroit, and VA, 50 low thought
should have To 60 to the hospital, bit ina,ly got
as far ~ Lansing, Mich, where lad sister
living. One Dr.--tleasel Inc about TWO weeks,
hui did me no soal All thought had short
time 10 live. earnestly prayed to dlc. s,racaed
through The skin I'll over 'ay back. across my
ribs. arms, hands, limbs. Iset badN swollen, toe
nails calle OF, iin.eI-naias dead and lard As
bon., hair dead, dry AMI ifcless as Old straw .,
my God: how did suffer-
ssMy sister, Mrs. u. II. Davis, had small! lsrt
OF a box OF Cutieura IN the house. She wouldn't
give up; said We will Try Cutichia.' Some was
applied on my hand and arin. Eureka! there
was relief; stopped the terrible burning Scnsa-
ton from the word so. They immediately get
the Resolyent, cnticnra and soap commence
ia by taking one tablespoonful OF ReSolvent
'h,ee times day, ai,er meals; mad path once
Il dag, water about b.ood heat; USED tut.cura
morning ord evening. Result. returned TO my
home In just six weeks fiem time left, ana my
skin rs smooth rs this sheer of paper.
HIRAM +. CARPENTER.
Henderson, jefferson. Co., ~. "
sworn TO before me this 18th. day Of January.
1881. A. NJ. LEFFIN.MELl.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11
The New Gospel.

In It's platform OF principles tho
National party hts laid the fonnda-
ton of tile grandest reform ever In
;lngrratcd through human agencies.
1t embraces the most advanced and
exalted ideas Of social unl political
economy, and pressges the dawn Of
that millcnnial period which has so
long been the theme OF the poets
song and the philanthropists drcnm.
It cmbodies the gospel OF new
dl.pcnsatiJn, tire germ 81 a new sal
yation. Eut II ID not The property
Of the National party, II Is tie e.
tate ~ tho ages past anl the inherit
ancc 81 those to come, anl IL cannot
be administered upon by veial dom
agcSnos o. political mounicbanks.
Nor can they check or stop It's march.
Like an avalanche, or IN ocean bill
low, it will sweep OH. AMI over all
opposing forces. Demagogues may
harness their political machinery to
it with the vain hope of being lifted
into power, but il will loose itself
from them and leave them stranded.
The lew gospel Is founded on the
rock 81 eternal truth. It is anchor
ed 70 the pillars Of heaven. and when
men talk about its being led nstray
Wy schcining demag.gues, or dcliv-
cred into the hands OF enemies by
traitors, they insult the intelligence
OF It's true apostles, and show them
selves incapable Of graspin2 and
comprehending the scope and pow
CT OF the movement. Every man
and newspaper in tic National
Groenback party may desert 10 the
enemy and conspire to throttle and
root out the principles embodied in
It's platform, and the attempt would
be rs futile as IN attempt 10 blot out
the glory Of tho noon-day sun Nv 4
crawling into u dungeon. The li.5ilt !
will still shine, and the place CT each |
descrter will be filled by others who
prefer light to darkness because
their thoughts AMI deeds are net
evil.
There are those in the ranks of
all reforms whose visual iaiosyncra-
sizes distort every advance step Of
progress Into an aet OF trcachefy.l
10 suca, all holiness is cireuMseri- !
bed BY the narrow sweep OF ,rcirl
own perceptions, al rev truth Is
limited g tho. own shallow expo
fatl.nn-, nil beyond is treason and
Ilisloyalty. These tire is the Old
Nan Of the Sea. They accompany
all reformatory movements, and |
their wcirht must be borne until tie
law OF the Survival Of
the iittest" shall consign them 10
that oblivion which is destined event
ually to gather to its embrace III |
those who attempt to ohstrnct the
march fprogress.-Ca Chicago cypress
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11

Daniel Williams Of Ashville, Chau-
tauqua county N. T.. died mt Point
Chautauqua on Saturday July 30th,
1881 aged about 7G years. He was
one OF the pioneers Of the COUNTY
having settled there in 1920. He was
always prominent in every enter
prise tending to promote the develop
ment and progress Of the county and
held many Offices CT honor and trust
from the hands OF his friends and
neighbors. AS n farmer, manufac-
.urer, merchant and capitalist his
home was the resort of his early
friends, who enjoyed its simplicity
hospitality and refinement with its
owner. His wife, a daughter, and
three sons survive him. One of ma
lures nobl,men gone to rest.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11

Mrs. W. Il. Mead and daughter,
who have been under treatment ut
tho Lansing Sanitarium, conducted
Ivy J. W. Davis NJ. D., Il skillful and
successful Physician, returned home
last week greatly improved. Tho
Lansing sanitarium is deserving to
be more widely known than it is, be-
cause its success in treating and
curing disease, and the reasonable
ness Of its services should be known
to tho afflicted. For particulars as
to terms &c, address J. w. Davis
NJ. D., Lansing, Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1881-08-11

The Times evidently does George
Morse Esq. an injustice, in giving
his qualifications for Representative
by saying he is a Sound sleeper in
church, Now we have known Mr..
Morse many more years than the
Times editor has, and we'vessndver
yet seen him asleep in church. But
the place where the Times style Of
Representative sleeps is il the legis-
lature where Monopolies seek to
control commerce, by fixing its own
rates upon transportation and intel
ligencc and by limiting that essen
tial tool Of commerce and produc-
ton, money-to the control OF the
banking monopoly.