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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
A Bad Example.

The force of example is very great however
lowed may have been. We had the Morey
letter forgery against President Garfield last
fall which had its sensation and evil effects
for the time, but the complete exposure Of the
fraud created feeling of disgust and con-
tempt for the party that attempted to profit
by it that will have its influence in after time
The letters published to-day, alleged to have
been written by Capt. Frank Blair, and SC
overwhelmingly stamped as fraudulent, will
bring nothing but grief to the perpetrators o.
the fraud and party that have sought advantage
by it. The letters are not only clumsy forge.
ries of themselves, but their use was exceed
ingly il-timed 1t is nearly two months be-
fore the election, whereas the Morey letter
was issued but a few days before the Presi-
dental election. The time intervening be-
tween this and the 9Th of November it might
have been known, would bring an exposure
the forged letters, and from now until the ct b,
of November the effect will be contin uously
felt in favor of the aggrieved party. All the
speaking and writing from now until the
election day will not contribute such pc werful
campaign matter against the Re.adjust ers as
this pronounced fraud will have in their be
half The whole Re-adjuster party should
thank Capt. Wise that he met Mr. Wilson,
and that he deceived him into the belief that
he possessed genuine letters from Capt Blair,
which, if SO, would and should have cooked
his political cake forevermore. It was, how
ever, complete and fatal fzzle. 1t is very
foolish to follow bad example. 1t is a
clumsy imitation of the Morey fraud
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
The Kissing Crowns.

A dispatch from Dantzic. dated the 9th.
informs us that the Emperor William of
Germany and the Emperor of Russia met
at Neufahrwasser on that day. The meet
ing is said to have been most affectionate.
They appeared to be deeply moved and
kissed each other several times. The Crown
Prince. Frederick William, of Germany,
was also present and his meeting with the
Car was very warm. Prince Bismarck
and the Grand Duke of Mecklenberg were
among the high dignitaries in attendance
ON the occasion. The Gear conyersed with
Bismarck, and the royal party then took
luncheon. The movement of the Empe-
rors throughout the day were enveloped in
uncertainty, and their arrangements were
altered several times.
The place of the meetingI of the Empe-
rors, which had been in contemplation for
some time, was kept mystery. Specula-
ton was INDUCED as to several places other
than the place where they did meet, the OBJ
ject being to mislead the public, and es-
cape. if possible, the watchful eyes of the
both empires, the result not of the mad de-
sign of Guiteau, but of the oppression and
wrong inflicted upon the many by the few.
These crowned heads rest in fear and trem-
bling of their own subjects, and the kissing
was the expression of sympathy growing
out of common fear and a common danger
to both. There were no emotions arising
from a consciousness of the devotion and
affection Of the masses of their subjects,
which opened up the springs of their better
nature and found issue in the manner des-
cribed. 1t is indeed, a significant common
tary upon the condition of public feeling
in those two great nationalities, when their
recognized sovereigns have to evade public
attention, and stealthily, as it were, meet.
to counsel with each other, possibly, how
bett er to avert The doom that may await
them from their oppressed and enraged
subjects, one-half of whom would. doubt
less, rejoice in the opportunity to bring to
sudden close their reign.
How different in the United States, where
a whole nation mOurns over the mad act Of
a lunatic, which threatens the life OF the
Chief Magistrate of the nation. Here fifty
millions of people uncover before the pros
trate form of the President, in his represent
tative character, and in voiceless prayer,
implore the great Ruler of the Universe to
spare to his country the chosen agent of the
constituent body to execute the laws and
the affairs of their government.
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roMMISSION ER's SALE OF THE
" STAUNION IRON WORKS,
STAUNTON

u sTAUNIoN IRON WORKS
STAUNToN, VA.
In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered on the Both day of Novem
! ber 1876, in the cause of "Menifee's admir- Nc
Mahon'' therein pending, the undersigned special
commissioners will proceed, on the premises IN
Staunton, Va, on
| SATURDAY, THE 8TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1881,
to sell public auction to the highest bidder, the
| real estate, machinery, patterns TASKS and stock
The real estate lot $50 ftx16O # is situated on
the of Lewis and Frederick streets, BLOCKS
from the depot of G. Il 0. Ry Co., and has on 1t a
two-story machine and wood shop 30x60ft, tWo-
story office and pattern shop, 12x2O IT., FOUNDRY
building 40X60 it. with 12x20 1T. IN rear,
storing building 20x40 IT,, ample sheds, blacksmith
shop, stable NC, &c.
The machine shop Is fitted up as follows:
One 16-horSe power engine
One 60-1nch pulley lathe,
One 30-inch lathe, Is feet between centres,
One 22-inch lathe, feet between centres,
One Pinch lathe feet between centres,
One planer that will plane q in.x7 1T. long,
One 14-inch drill press,
One No. Merriman's bolt CUTTER
One No. Q shapeY, which Will plane 9%x1S in,
&C., &C, &C.
good patterns for Players Hot Blast Stove, Saw
Mills, Engines, Plows Stoves, &c, &c.
The works In full running order and in full
operation with more work hand than be ex-
ecuted. Lying they do in the midst Of the thriv-
ing City of Staunton and In the heart OF the rapidly
developing iron district of Virginia. no better in
vestment could be offered.
This sale is made for the purpose of winding mp
two estates.
The real estate, machinery, patterns, tools, &C.,
will be sold together other personal property sep
arately.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale, and the balance to the personal
property, on credit of six months, anu as to the
realty, on credits of one, two, and years, with in
terest, the purchaser to execute bonds with ap-
proved personal security for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained ultimate security.
.rse.~a H w. SHEFFEY,
II. M. BELL,
Septl5-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

DEATH CT GENERAL BURNsIDE.-A dis
patch from Providence. R. l., September 18th
says:
/ Gen. A. E. Burnside died suddenly at II
o'clock this morning, at his residence, in Brs-
tol. He had been slightly unwell for two or
three days, but was in the city last evening
The immediate cause of his death was spasms
of the heart. A telephone message from Gen
Burnside's house summoned Senator Anthony
and DR.. Miller. but before the telephone com
munication was broken message came that
the General was dead Gov Lttlefield, Sen.
Anthony, Representatives Chase and Aldrich,
and other personal friends Immediately started
for Bristol.
Gen. Burnside was a Republican U. 8. Sen
ator from Rhode Island. The vacancy occa-
stoned by his death will we suppose, be filled
by appointment of the Governor, who is a
Republican, in time to prevent any additional
complications in the organization of the
Senate. -.i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
The Itinerancy

In the discussion, on the 9th, in the Wes-
leyan Ecumenical Council, sitting in Lon
don, majority of the speakers decidedly
favored the maintenance of the present
system of Inherent preachers. 1t was even
suggested that there should be travelling
evangelical ministry throughout the world,
thus recognizing the essential Importance
of the intinerent system of religious in
struction. Me thodism owes its marvellous
success to the itinerancy-reaching out to
the frontiers of civilization. and penetrating
the abodes of the poor and destitute with
the Gospel of Christ. When it surrenders
this distinctive feature of its discipline, it
will surrender the most effective means ev-
err employed of doing good and bringing
into the fold of the Church many who
would never be reached in any other way.
The proposition has been discussed in
this country, whether it would not be bet
ter to dispense With the itinerancy, but the
heart of Methodism has always revolted
against such an innovation upon the primi-
tive methods of the church. and the verdict
in the grand convention of the representa-
tives of this denomination throughout the
world, will be received with emotions of
qualification wherever the genuine spirit of
Wesleyan Methodism prevails. Its adapta-
bilty to the wants of the people, especially
In sparsely settled countries, Is its strength,
gathering under the influence of religious
teachings the inhabitants of huts and cab
ins, and INDECENT districts, where no other
system would ever reach them. 1t will. be
gratifying to all sympathizers with this be-
neficent system of evangilization to learn
that this Supreme Council of the world Of
Methodism has ratified and confirmed the
wisdom of the Fathers of the denomination,
and that the Masters command to Ego
s,reach my gospel to all the world'' is to be
obeyed, in the form that Mr.. Wesley in
stituted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

SPAIN AND FRANcE.-A dispatch to the
Badly Ne,os from Madrid says: public feeling
is running so high In Spain against France
that the approaching meeting of the Cortes
and the financial question are forgotten. The
irritation is almost unanimous in papers OF
every shade of political opinion, as it appears
that France will not indemnify the Spaniards
of Oran unless Spain consents to examine the
French claims for indemnity for losses in Cuba
on Spain The Cabinet may be forced by pub
lie opinion to recall Duke Fernan Nunez from
Paris to signify the disappointment felt in
Spain. The question will lead to violent de
bates in the Cortes, as the adversaries of Senol
Sagasta, the premier, want to make capita
out of the popular grievance against France.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

An Attempt to kill Gu1teau.

On the 18th inst, another sensational
incident in connection with Guitcau's inn
prisonment occurred. As Sergeant Mason.
of the second artillery, which is doing
guard daty there, was being relieved, he
took deliberate aim at Gliiteau and fired.
He missed Guiteau, however, the ball pass
ing about six inches from his head The
affair created the most intense excitement
at the jail. A couple of hours after the
news of the shooting reached the city in an
exaggerated form to the effect that Guiteau
had been killed. Mason was thought to be
intoxicated by the officer in command of
the guard. He says he was sober, but hav-
ing been sick for some days had taken 4
great deal of quinine, which NAV have at
fected his mind. Mason was placed under
arrest and sent to the arsenal. where he
was placed in confinement. 1t is said he
threatened on several occasions that he
would kill Guiteau the first time he had a
good chance, He regretted that he had
failed to do SO, saying that he tried hard.
but had to shoot at him through two win
dows from the outside of the Jail. es.
When the prison was visited Guiteau was
found crouched down in corner of his CELL
and refused to get up. or even lie on his
bed. He screamed teritfically when the bull
let was fired, and is in constant fear of
meeting violent death. He expressed
apprehension that he might be shot through
the window, but as none but the guard
knew about where he was, his fears went
unheeded. The wretch is suffering the
torments of living death now, and the
longer he lives the more eXcruciating will
be his agony. Retributive justice is press
ing him hard.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

AS the canvass approaches the debt cues
ton is ignored by the Bourbons The papers
are SO much engaged in denouncing Malone
and Cameron as Republicans and re-produc-
ing what Mr.. Lewis said of the Democracy
years ago, that they have no time to discuss
the debt issue. We thought such would be the
case after the canvass fairly opened. The pre-
tense of dealing fairly with the creditors is all
sham. 1t is the control of the offices of
the State that they are after and should they
get that thepublic debt "may go to the dogs"
is the chaste language of the Richmond DIS
patch some weeks ago,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

The first train of the Richmond and AL
leghany came up as far as the Union depot
last night, and made connections with the
trains on the other roads.-Lynchburg Vir-
ginian, 9Th.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

w. T. Manning, formerly of the Dan vile
Nescs, shot and perhaps fatally wounded a
man in Dakota Territory some time since.
j. L. Garvey, foreman of the same paper
under Mr.. Manning, is now sheriff Of the
county where the shooting occurred. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15
The Removal of the President.

The Removal of the President.
The removal of the President from Wash
ington to Long Branch will pass into his
tory as the most remarkable AID note
worthy feat of the century. The brief
time given in which the arrangements
could be devised and the perfect manner in
which they were completed. taken with the
marvellous and uninterrupted success of eve
~ feature of the entire conception, from
the devisements to pass him out of the
White House to the wagon the passage of
the wagon to the Depot, and the entrance
OF the Presidents body into the cars the
speed of the train the eXactness of every
provision at every station and the subor-
dnation of everything to the one object.
and the final landing of the President at
the cottage by the sea-" where his
wounded and suffering body rests in the in
MIGRATING atmosphere of the o. can, will
form chapter in the history of his at
tempted assassination, that will be read with
interest by other general ions. All the re-
sources of mechanical genius; of tender
solicitude; of surgical experience of un-
limited treasure, were at the command of
those who were directly entrusted with the
sacred charge, and how well they were all
utilized and with what perfect harmony and
effectiveness of design they were appropri-
ated, show how bonndless are the capacities
of human invention when necessity presses
its demands. By arbitrary DEGREES the
same physical appliances might have been d.
rected to the Emperor OF all the Russias,
under similar affliction, because King
ly orders commanded it to be so.-
But here it was the fruit of patriotic
devotion to our institutions and the
chosen chief of a nation of freemen, with
fifty millions of people watching every
movement, and every step of it, with anx-
ious interest and suspended breath. The
great heart of this great people had been
touched and all its resources of affection
and sympathy were concentrated upon the
perilous venture. following the speeding train
with painful concern, until its precious bur-
den was safely anchored at its destination.
Probably nothing but the assassin's bullet
could have SO aroused and exposed the pa
triotic emotions of the American people,
and but for it probably, they would never
themselves have known how dear to them
is our Republican form of government. Its
strength is in their affections for it., and
thus entrenched it will grow in power and
grandeur. until the oppressed of the world
will realize its blessings and endeavor to i'm
itate its example.
The healing balm of the sea breeze has
already applied its restoratives to the pre-
cious life that was hanging on the verge of
the graves The glad tidings of steady and
assured improvement have met a response
from nations grateful prayers, and bound
ing, joyous emotions have cheered and in
spired the hearts of the people, rs they re-
cognize the Fatherly hand of Him VINO
rides upon the storm and directs the whrl-
wind, yet watches the falling sparrow and
tempers the winds to the shorI lamb.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

ONCE MORE.-The Boston Post, brings
out the name Of Samuel j. Tilden as the
Democratic candidate for President in
1884. This looks like forcing the season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

Jacob Meyer, son of Henry Meyer, near
Salem Church, Rockingham county, died OF
typhoid fever on the 9Th instant, aged 90
years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

GTRAYED from the premises of the subscriber, at
y Spring Greek, Rockingham county, Va, on the
tn of August, Red Cow, of good stock, four years
old, slender horns little dropped, and it is be-
lteved she had no white on her at all. She was
heard Of in the neighborhood of Centeryille the
I'd of September and was from the farm of Samuel
Driver, near New Hope. liberal reward will be
given for the return of the to the undersigned,
such information will enable him to get her.
d. G. FLORY,
SAM DRIVER, Spring Creek
New Hope Rockingham, Co,
sept15-3t Va. Va.
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The President.

Since our last issue, the reports from the
Presidents sick room at Long Branch haye
been encouraging, with the exception of that
for Sunday. On Saturday night there were
intimations of febrile rise, of more signif-
canoe that had been noted for several DAYS
previous. On Sunday relapse was reported,
but later accounts modify the statement. 1t
could not be called relapse, but the culmina-
ton of disturbance about the lower part of
one of the lungs, which it is feared may prove
to be an abscess. The pustulent character of
the mucous discharged from the throat, it was
found, had its origin in the lower part of the
lung and not as was at first presumed re-
suit of the parotid swelling. 1t cannot be
characterized an abscess, but is an intmation
of a diseased condition of the blood that
causes serious apprehensions. The parotid
swelling has disappeared, the incision nearly
healed, and no fears are entertained of further
trouble from that source. The bullet wound
is getting along well, and it is announced
that about three inches of it have healed. The
ball is supposed to be encysted, and if the
conjectures about it are correct, the danger
from it is passed. 1t is confidently stated that
the President has slightly improved each day
since he arrived at Long Branch. The fact
that all of the Cabinet members have left the
Branch for brief recreation or business matters
for short time, is assurance that there is no
immediate danger. The President has seen
several of the Cabinet, and inquired particu-
larly of Postmaster General James as to the
condition of his Department, and also of MI.
Window as to the Treasury Department.
He was assured that everything was work
ing smoothly. The President, however, is
very sick man yet, and the country will not
feel at ease until positive assurance is given
that he is conYalescing. On Monday, at hi s
own request, he sat up in a reclining chair
about thiIty-fve minutes to look at the sea
without any inconvenience. The following are
the official dispatches of yesterday:
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 14.-9 AM.
At the examination of the President at $50
o'clock this morning, the temperature was SO ;
pulse 100; respiration, 10. He passed the
night comfortably, sleeping sufficiently. He is
bouyant and cheerful this morning and has ia.
ken fruit and his first meal for the day with
relish.
$50 P. M.
At the examinat ion of the President at 10
m. to-day, his temperature was SO $40; pulse,
104 respiration, 20. At the evening exami-
nation at $50 p. M, the temperature was SO
pulse, 112; respiration, 81. The President was;
placed on the invalid chair in a recumbent
position about IL m, and remained one hour
and half, sleeping part of the time. He
was not fatigued by the transfer or change of
position and his general condition this p. m.
is as favorable as usual, notwithstanding slight
febrile rise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE
BLIND,
Staunton, Va, Sept, 10th, 1881.
PROPOSALS are invited for furnishing ONE HUN
i DRIED and FIFTY CORDS OF SEASONED OAK
WOOD for the use OF the Institution To be sound,
straight and free from knots and to be delivered at
the Institution in such quantities and at such times
within the next twelve months, as may be directed
by the Institution Proposals will be received up
to - NJ, SEPTEMBER 26TH and the right of reject
ing any or all bids is expressly reserved.
Isw 4r. L. s. DOYLE
Sep15 ct Principal.
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INOR RENT.-Having rented one of the large store
IL rooms in the new Hamer building, Augusta
street, and having since made arrangements which
will obviate the necessity of my occupying /, Of
fer to rerent it to any parties wishing to
Of the largest and finest store rooms in Staunton.
J. R. SUMMERSON,
sept15-3t with Byers & Cochran.
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sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA.

NEW GOODS! NEW GOOS!I
The latest novelties In FALL and WINTER
DRESS GOODS!
just received, at D. A. KAYSER'S
NEW HAMBURG
EDGINGS AND INSERTINGS.
The largest and handsomest line in town.
ALL PRICES, at D. A. KAYSER'S.
SURAH SILKS AND
s A TIL S
All shades, at d. A. KAYSER'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

At Big Lick, Roanoke county, last week,
George D. Wise, Esq, in addressing an au-
Gience in the interest of Maj. Daniel and the
Conservative-Demo party, produced two
letters. alleged to have been written in 1880
by Capt. Frank Blair, Re-adiuster candidate
for Attorney General The letters themselves
Dear upon their face the evidences of a want
of genuineness and the further evidence that
if Blair wrote them, he is an unmitigated fool
Immediately on seeing them in print. howev-
er, Blair pronounced them forgeries in every
respect. and SO denounced them in bitter
terms. They are as follows: To
WYTREVIIIE 0ctoher II 1880
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-15

WYTHEyILLE VA, Sept. II, 1881.
We, the undersigned, have examined the two let
tiers alleged to have been written by Capt F. Blair
to one Leigh Wilson, in October, $780, as exhibited
to us by Hon. Geo. D. Wise, and declare that
there Is not word line of either in the hand
writing OF Capt Blair. We we'll acquainted with
Capt. Blair We are we'll acquainted with Capt
Blair's handwriting, and can make this statement
without hesitation. fpF
[Signed RoBT. CROCKETT,
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w. Leigh Wilson. Salem, "a:
Yours Of the LIST to hand In reply will only say
that everything seems to be working well with US.
We must beat the Funders this faul. All depends
upon this election. If we defeated 1t is fore
runner of.defeat next fau Don't be scared by their
fine talk. They are simply teaching the doctrine of
honor and honesty, and will say here that honor
never bought breakfast. We must beat the Demo-
cratic party. Twas never with them and never will
be, but that must be kept dark. All is right up
here. Work and we will carry flag to victory
Our watchword must be war to the knife the hilt
am your friend,