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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

CAPT. VIM. CHAMBERS, formerly we'll
known citizen of Staunton, died at Moore
field, W. Va, on the It'll, aged rs years. The
deceased was an uncle of Messrs. W. G. and
Thos. p. Eskridge, and had spent the greater
part of his life in and near Staunton. In his
younger days he was doorkeeper to the House
OF Delegates, and for years was proprietor OF
the old Wayne tavern, once popular hotei'
He was an intelligent, gentleman and highly
esteemed by those who knew him best.
A DANGEROUS BLAsT.-On Monday even
ing last, quite serious accident occurred al
the residence of the Rev. DR.. Hough, on
Church street. Workmen were blowing rock
from the foundation now beng excavated for
the new residence of Mr.. NJ. N. Bradley, and
one of the blasts threw, huge stone weighing
about 400 pounds against the door OF the par
sonage, adjoining. 1t crushed the wood work,
tore away part of the brick, and, landing In
the middle of the room, broke through the
floor. Mrs. Hough was lying on sofa in the
room, almost in direct line with the course
of the enormous missile, but she escaped seri-
GUS injury. Pieces of the broken frame bruis-
ed her somewhat abort the head, and her foot
was injured by part ofethe door. Had the
occurrence taken place 80 minutes sooner, it
would probably have been attended by fatal
results, as the family had just been dining in
the invaded room. The authorities have pro-
hibited further blasting.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

MAsoNIc.-On Friday night last, Peyon s.
Coles, Grand Master Mason of Virginia, paid
visit to the Staunton Lodge-the second old
est in the State-for the purpose of urging a
| full attendance of the Masons of Staunton and
| Augusta upon the ceremonies at Yorktown in
! October next. The chief attraction of the
| first day of the celebration will be the grand
procession and laying of the corner stone by
the Masons of Virginia. We sincerely hope
| that our city and county lodges will be well
represented, and as far as can now be ascer-
| tanned, a goodly number promise to be present.
| The Grand Master has secured from the q.
s. Government the use OF a sufficient number
of tents 10 accommodate the Masons, but those
who attend will have to make proper provis-
| ion for bedding, boarding, &c. SEP
The procession will be under the direction
of Past Grant Master, R. E. Withers. and
among the prominent appointments are the
following from Staunton Lodge: r. W Burke,
one of the Marshals; j., Howard Wayt mem
Der of the Committee Oh Reception, and Dr.
A. NJ Fauntleroy on the Medical staff.
COUNTY PoLITICs.-It seems that the policy
of postponement to the last day will prevail
in Augusta county politics. The Conserva-
tives have determined to hold their nominal
ing convention on the Sd OF October, which
will allow but little more than one month for
the canvass The Readjusters, we are in
formed, will not place candidates in the field
until it is ascertained who their competitors
will be. The campaign will certainly be Short
and we have no doubt spirited.
In connection with the nomination for the
Senate by the Conservatives, we have heard
mentioned the names of Maj. A. Koiner, the
late Senator, and Mr.. J. A. Cochran, of this
city. Among the candidates for the Legisla-
ture are named, Messrs. M. Hanger, ]. H.
Crawford, John Echols, A. M. Bowman, G. w.
Koiner A. B. Lghtner, and j. N. Opie. The
Rcadjusters speak of running Messrs. r. S.
Harnsberger, E. "A. Fulcher, and perhaps a
Readiuster- Republican, as Tor instance Mr.. A.
D. s. Beck, OF Deerfeld.
We have heard it stated that it would prob
ably be the policy of both parties to put new
men in the feld-men who have not appeared
before
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

RAILROAD CAsEs.-The County Court was
engaged during the latter part of last week
and the first of this in the trial of contested
cases of awards made by commissioners fol
damages to lands by the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad A large number of witnesses were
in attendance and lively scenes were enacted
about the Court House. In the case of NJ. A
McComb, the award Of 81 500 was confirmed
the company having Withdrawn its contest
Damages of 81, 500 assessed to w. L. Hunter
and $3.50 to Martin Koiner were confirmed.
The case OF the company against M. W
Quarles, was warmly contested. The award
was $500, but the case was finally compro-
missed at $2,700 each party paying its own
costs. During the trial of this case, Judge
Calvert, of Shenandoah, presided. the Judge
of the Augusta Court, Judge Quarles, being a
brother OF the defendant Capt Thos d
Hanson is the counsel for the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company.
Coop SuaGEsTIoN.-Maj Hotchkiss, editor
of the VIRGINIAs, has undertaken, at the re-
quest of the officers ofthe Virginia Agricul-
tural Society, the preparation of geological
map of Virginia and West Virginia, on a
large scale-some ten by fifteen feet in size,
on which will be shown the location and extent
of the chief geological formations found in the
two States, the locations of all the mines, quar-
ries, &c. now worked as far as he can ascertain
them, the lines of railway in operation and
in course of construction, etc. He desires to
exhibit, along with this large and costly map
good samples of ores, Goals, marbles. lime
stones, &C., from the mines and quarries which
may be located on the map to form part of
permanent collection for the Virginia Agri-
cultural Society, to be known as The VIR-
eINIAs collection, that will illustrate the geol-
ogy and mineral resources OF the two States.
Maj. Hotchkiss invites contributions of spec
linens, with a note of their exact location
and analyses, for this exhibition He will
give the matter his personal attention and
supervision.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

TEE WAYNEsBoRo FEMALE SCHOOL,
Since the issuance of her circulars, Mrs. Annie
T. Stands has made arrangements by which
pupils attending the Wsynesboro School will
be furnished with board at $1,000 per month,
$s per month less than at first advertised.
This viii enable parents to give their children
the benefit of . really fine school at very
moderate cost. Mrs. Stands and her sister
Miss Fannie Smith, are accomplished ladies'
and we feel satisfied that pupils placed under
heir charge will enjoy rare opportunities fol
educational advancement. s.5r7s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

NEW FIRM.-We take pleasure in calling
the attention of our readers to the advertise
ment of the new firm of Crawford & Jones,
successors to Crawford and Harper. Both
members OF the new concern are experienced
xrocers. Mr.. Crawford has been associated
with the firm of which he was a member
for some time, and Mr.. Jones has been con-
aected with the well known house Of Byers &
Cochran, and has made himself one of the
most popular merchants of Staunton. We
commend the new concern to the public gen.
eraaay. and feel confident that it will succeed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

The aggregate number of acres is 144.57 and
the aggregate amount paid is $23, 74S.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

pms from scholars and others aad bean.
iifnl gold crnciar fron Mrs. ID. II ID thcsc
and the prosc.is that yon, Mrs T.. Mrs.
H., Mrs. y. and many others have sent me
that ] feel the worst about Many ofihem
passed The Oregon ere In safety and !
though, they were sale forever.
] bad bought inc handsome sofa bed
aal writing table. thinking ! should be
hIed nov for some iiiae, perhaps perma.
nenily, and al that is gone, | los, several
suits o. clothes. all IN good condition, bad
inst had them all repaired and eongra.u.
lated myself on having clothes enough for
two years still have few books and
Pictures in Oregon bad written ". 10
send them bnt. thank the Lord. he had de.
layed doing 50. Every d,y ] miss some.
thing lost which bad not occurred 10 me
before. All my Yosemite sketches, which
! had been work ing on at odd hours for
two months are lost as well as the original
drafts, bad eighteen or SO finished and
thought Of sending them TO you when ]
wrote last lregret them very much for
bad taken pains with them and know you
would have enjoyed having them. Sever.
al little things which had been gathering
TO send atChristmas were lost large piece
Of gold quar-, quite valuable. some articles
made of big tree bark and little souvenirs
picked up on my trip, the string put
round the y''isriy giant at Marposa hap.
pened 10 be in the teachers parlor so you
will see that
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

words, There Is bat step between nc
and death. The choir. uader the dircciion
Of n A. Cobb. with Mrs ] n rarmeuisr
at the organ. renderei with touching effect
the hymn, Nearer my God 70 thee su'
pcriniebden, White AZ the close Of the ser
mon made sorae we'll chosen remarks, tee.
tifying 10 the integrity and trustwor,hinoss
Of Mr.. sihley as an enployee, as well "a the
uniiorm respec, which was always shown
hin by his comrades After the services
At the church the remains were conveyed
10 The Bennington cemetery aud inferred
IN the presence Of large Asscmhlage. The
bearers ~ere Master Mechanic George
blanchard and Engineers Charles McMas
tiers. Charles Tufts, Dexter Farnham, Peter
Cummings and Charles r Bourne, all Of
the Bennington and Rutland railway
Try Times
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20
Impsssive Funeral at Bennington Of .
Faithful Railroadsr

The funeral Of the late Engineer Charles
Sibley, whose sudden ami shocking death
occurred on Thursday evening, took place
yesterday afternoon q, the Second Congre-
gational church al Bennington. Two trains
Of SIX aud five cars respectively arrived be-
fore noon from Rutland aud Troy and in.
,ennodiaie places bringing several hundred
persons who wished to attest by their pres
ence their grief over the loss Of a long time
comrale and friend, Nearly every en-.
ployee Of the Bennington and Rutland rail-
way company was present except those
necessarily detained as wa,chmcn. Repre-
seuiaiiyes in large uuuben were also pres
cat from the Central Vermont. Delaware a
Hudson canal company, Troy A Boston
and Troy Grcstarli raa Il snperin.
,ef,dsnt 4. C. White took ensirs charge q
the funeral Arraageme The Rev. III
ward g. Reed, pastor o. the church.
preached an impressive discourse from the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Surprising Bayard had been continued
as presiding officer Of the Senate and Ar
thur had died, when he would have becom,
acting president, could not the state o.
New York have honestly protested against
his serving on the ground that they wer,
prevented from having voice in his selec
tion' That state was not TO blame because
her Senators resigned. The vacancies wen
filled at the earliest possible moment and
simple justice would have given her voice
in choosing the man who should occupy
the chair OF president.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20
The Irish Land Troubles.

Since the passage OF the Irish land bill
Parnell and other leaders have held meet
ings IN different places in Ireland at which
they denounced the bill and in some cases
advised the people to resist the laws by
force and violence, The English govern.
ment on Saturday caused the arrest of Par.
nell and several other leaders on the charge
OF treason TO the government. This caused
great excitement and riotous assemblies in
many places which were dispersed at the
point Of the bayonet and not without the
shedding Of blood. This result is greatly
to he deplorcd and if the facts we're fully
known no doubt blame would be found on
both sides
Ii would seem that Parnell and his
friends shonld have waited at least long
enough to see just how the new law would
affect the situation The law Is probably
the best that could have been obtained from
parliament at the present time. 1t madeIa
great many changes for the better, but Par
nell claims it does not go far enough.
Very likely II may not, but let it be fairly
tried and wherein it fails to do justice to
the Irish people, have it modified. Ireland
is not strong enough TO buck against En-.
gland when it comes to aquestion OF arms,
aud we do not believe thai forcing a fight
will prove the best way to gain their point
in getting the laws modified to suit them
II is a matter of fact tina. English laws OPP
press the common people Of England near.
ly or quite as much us they do the Irish,
and many Of the poorer classes in the lat
ter country are quite ready TO join the Irish
in getting the laws modified but they are
not wrought up 10 the point Of revolution,
and viii seek TO obtain what they wish
gradually aud more quietly, which it seems
TO us is the better way.
Boodshed and revolution are jusii6abe
only as last resort aud the people OF En-
gland are not ready for snch extreme mea
surcs and the people OF Ireland can hope
TO gain nothing by resort to force and
arms at present
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Authoritative statistics show that TIA,
consumption Of tobacco has reached Al
enormous magnitude in this country. A
recently issued census bulletin gives tb,
figures for the tobacco crop of 1879, sum
mary being as follows: Total acresIculti
waited, 63s, sil; total pounds produced
Az. Gel, 1853 The acreage Of the seven
leading tobacco states was as follows
Kentucky, 226, i2o acres; Virginia, lao, 79l
acres; MaryIa 3s, ia acres; Ohio. "a,
GIG acres; Pennsylvania, 26.566 acres.
The total value to the farmers of the to.
bacco produced in the eighteen states
where it is staple was SOL, 174,s20, an
amount which must have been doubled
before the tobacco left the hands of the
manufacturer aud dealer for those of the
consumer,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The Mechanics fair in the new building
OF the Charitable Mechanic association on
Huntington avenue, Boston, opened on
Tuesday. This association has been a
power for over so years in developing
New Englands industries, and its fairs
have called together the mechanics in
friendly rivalry, has made them familiar
with achievements of their fellows and
stimulated their efforts in no small degree.
The new exhibition building is really three
great binding red brick, separated by
brick walls and fire proof doors. The
whole has frontage OF sos feet ON Hun.
tington avenue and 3l7 on West Newton
aud Gloucester streets. The wall sare vault
ed, and no~h here less than two feet thick,
giving great depth Of window. There are
two large halls, well lighted Easements
under IT, entire structure and numerous
smaller apartments making total floor
surface Of over CPS acres The great hall
can hold an audience of from 5000 to 49,
600
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The pope in an address TO Italian pilgrims
at ST. Peters Sunday, stated deplors.
BILE state OF affairs placed before him the
alternative OF enduring continual captiy-
ity, made harder daily, or going into exile.
He, therefore asked all Catholics 70 watch
and pray for the liberty and independence
OF the pope. He concluded by saying he
was no longer secure in his palace; he was
outraged in his person and dignity thou.
sand ways His gravity and earncstness
made profound impression. He closed
the address with his arms raised to heaven,
as though imploring help.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Mr.. Private Secretary Brown. who has
attended 10 all the purchases OF the Presi-
dents sick room and receipied for all goods
received, estimates the cost OF the Presi
deni's sickness at $4,000, which would
lie 81, $50 per day. OF this cost, the doc
tom ball will form the largest item, say
$4,000 OF this amount, DIR. Bliss will
want $4,000, Dn. Agnew and Hamilton
$4,000 each. DIR. Rc,bum $500, and
Mrs. DR. Edison $1,000. Drs. Woodward
aud Barnes viii get nothing unless Con
gress chooses 10 recognize their services A.
being moi strictly in the line OF their dnty
as army officers II is thought that the 10.
tai cost Of drugs will not exceed $500
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20
Burned out Again.

A Louis Miner, son OF our esteemed fel
low citizen. Hon. A. l.. Miner, now in Cal.
ifornia, in letter to his parents on Sept,
%, mentions the loss by fire Of a new and
convenient building recently erected in
connection with literary institution at
San Mateo, few miles from San Francis.
co. Mr.. Miner has for some time had
charge Of one Of the departments Of instruc'
tion in the institution.
The circumstances as detailed by him
entitle him to the sympathy Of his many
friends here and elsewhere. About to re-
turn home after a brief visit to friends in
San Francisco, he was informed that the
building OF which he was one OF the occu'
pants with all its contents had inst been
consumed Having experienced similar
calamity while residing at Portland, Ore
gon, and been able TO save from the flames
some portion Of his effects, the recent 90
currence Of the kind was without even this
consolation. On being told that the bull
dag had burned SO rapidly that those
sleeping in it had with difficulty been saved
and that nothing could be removed, be
writes:
II didn't say anything but rat down to
consider matters ! came to the conclu.
sion that my entire possessions consisted
Of the clothes which ] had on my back.
Every stitch Of linen, every suit Of clothes.
nv trunks, valises, books, all my photo
graphs which have been collecting since
] was boy. all tho little things ] brought
gu. from home and which you and others
have so kindly sent INC since al gone
The Iexelry lost had all been given mo
BY dineren, people since came to the
coast. opal shirt studs set in hair, maia-
chi,e cuff buttons, cuff buttons and scarf
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Senator Voorhees,, whose Democracy is
unqucstioned, astonishes everybody by
pronouncing, in his speech at the opening
Of the Atlanta exhibition, in favor OF the
doctrine Of protection. Here is speci.
men Of what no said: Free trade is a
seductive sound that can mean nothing ex-
cept where i, is purely reciprocal, and
exists between nations OF equal strength.
1t Is tho duty OF the government TO protect
its own industries before it practices be-
neyolenca."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The Republican plurality in Ohio vii
loo, up over $4,000. a gain over two years
ago % Almos. 1000 This is pretty good
for An OF year. and with = single exception
is the only Of year when the state has gone
Republican for many YEAR,. The Demo
Gratis claim that they los, the state through
the uDpopularity Of their candidate for gov.
ernor, who, they say, bought bis nomina-
iion aud undertook 10 buy his election. II
this IL the case be certainly ought TO have
been beaten.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

isl-a ibsir sukax. add ooald have been seal
81 IL ina f~ Eninuta snd bsiorc pirsid
sae oasosf vas elected The Democratic
senasars admitted ibese facts and stall they
so4ad 80 keep them ont unlil Democrat
Ms elected presiding osIloef II Vas legal
The only qnesiion i vAa il fair ans. accord.
ing 10 their hoAsi@d doctrine 81 state
nghis
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The Republicans, last week, elected Da.
yid Davis as President pro temporc Of the
Senate, thus displacing Mr. Bayard. Mr..
Davis was formerly Republican, but has
lately claimed to be an independent, voting
sometimes with one party and sometimes
with the other Last fall he supported
Hancock for president The Democrats are
indignant at Davis for taking the Office,
bu, a, the same time they try to make out
that he is good Democrat.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Senator Malone was arrested in Wash
ing,on Saturday charged with tho inten
iion Of ighiinga duel with Jubai Early
The latter in public speech in Richm ond
had charged Malone with being liar and
coward, which words were reported in
the Richmond papers. Malone says he
has no intention Of fighting Early, but il
looks very much as though they were try
ing to provoke him 10 fight, with the pur-
pose Of getting him out of the way.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Massachusetts,. Minnesota, Mississippi,
ysrgiaia ana Wisconsin viii elect fall state
tickets November 4. while Colorado, Mary
lAnd, Nebraska, ses Jersey, New York and
Pennsylrania vill have State elections on
tina, day for partial State tickets, bat not
Tor governors
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The Democrats are denouncing Senator
Eimunds in the strongest terms because
he accused them Of taking an unfair ae-
vantage in choosing presiden, pro fcmpoce
before the newly elected senators from
New York and Rhode Island were admitted
supposed they vonld. They are great
s,iekiers for states rights, bu, in this in.
stance the larges, state in the union was not
represented In the senate when possible
presidcne Of the United States Was elected
The senators from Nov York had perfec,
nigh, 10 resign and the state filed The
vacancies Al The earliest possible moment.
the new members were on hand ready 10
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

DR.. ]. @. Hollsnd. editor Of Scribner's
Monthly and author Of lessons in Life,
Bitter sSeet" and other popular works
died Last week While mol possessing very
much originality, DR. Holland was close
observer and possessed happy faculty OF
knowing what would take well with the
public Hence all Of bis books had large
sale and his magazine has become the most
popular Of auy in the country.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

The election in Now York is awaited
with great deal OF interest, II is claimed
by the Democrats that the Conkling Re
publeans would not feel bad TO lose the
state this year, and by the Republicans
that the Tammany crowd have no particu'
lar interes, in the state election this year
just how much disaiiection exists in either
party can be determined only by the cleo
ton. Consequently il will be a poor year
10 bet on New York
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20
THURSDAY. OCTOBER ~. 1851.

A terrible stern u pina and rain lass
yupi slsstesi Great Britain abd Germany.
Maay vessels hsvs been destroyed besides
nush property % ihe lard and some loss
Il lie u fcpufisi
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

81 reported iha, ibs Prealdeai hss
sshel FiFtl Atst. T. ~ General Iyner 10
iaiea 10 las ihus far seat 70 Tie senate
osiy appa.ptmoais ioF tbs smaller ofioos
,aasi 4 ~hich Sem made BY Garfield aud
rtasaej by Arthur
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1881-10-20

Ja1go Jameson Of the Chicago criminal
couri only did bis plain duty AZ sworn
setsau, oi the Law in sharply calling tbs
notice q the grand jury recently, to the
lawicss ani reckless goiBgs on Of the grain
gamblers II Was high time voice vas
heard from the bench Oh this subject The
cvi has reached alarming proportions.
seea,s have been witnessed IN Chicago
tbs fall tbs, have been matched only by
Nc~ York Ia the worst days Of the gold
room aud 10y San Francisco In the crisis Of
the bouanza fever. Judge Jameson point
ed ont that the statutes against gambling
Of this sort are eHplieit-and adequate, aud
urged upon the grand jurors the duty Of
enforcing them. His charge ought 10 bear
speedy fruit in the shape Of indictments
against the boss gamblers.