The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-24
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January 1st, 1888.
The closing month of 1881, and the year
1882 will be important periods in the history
of Virginia. A party dominant in the State
for fifteen years has been thrust aside, and
new servant of tine people sits enthroned in the
high places How it will bear the honors thus
bestowed, the next twelve months will reveal.
This new fayorte has been profuse in prom
ises, and should its performances measure up
toexpectation,a brighter day will dawn for the
old Commonwealth.
The proceedings of the Legislatur e, during
the approaching session, will be of unusual
interest. Not only will that body be called
upon to take some definite action with refer
ence to the State debt. but other matters of
pressing importance will demand consldera-
ton. new Supreme Court will be elected ;
at. S. Senator to succeed Senator johnson
will be chosen; new judges in certain of the
Circuit Courts and Corporation Courts; new
tions new Superintendent and officers Of
those institutions in short,a new cut and deal
entirely, throughout the various departments
under gubernatorial and legislative control
will take place within the near future.
Z Outside of the Legislature and its acts, there
twill be much of interest to the general reader.
1.-THE various lines of railroads projected and
know under construction within the limits of
Sthe State the development of mineral wealth
Hand the establishment of industrial enterpris-
les; the outreachings of capital in every direc-
f,t,, fill of ~
material prosperity, and warn our people to
Keep abreast of the times. so that they may be
fable to take advantage of the opportunities
(which of necessity must crowd upon them.
KThe eyes of the commercial world are turned
TO Virginia, and hundreds of thousands OF
dollars will be seeking investment within her
borders during the next twelve months.
+ Beyond the State there will be transpi-
RANGES of great pitl and moment. A new
Federal administration, coming into power
under circumstances peculiarly impressive. is
to be tried Its acts will be watched with
marked concern. Upon the wisdom or want
of wisdom that shall distinguish them, much de-
ponds. The removal of Virginia from the Dem
ocratic column, and the Independent move
ments now assuming form and substance in her
molisl solid political South, and present new
and delicate problems upon the solution of
H.
exercise pronounced effect As measurably
indicative of the policy that will prevail the
selection of cabinet by the President will
be watched with interest. The disin-
tregatien of solid South will be followed by
the disintegration of solid North, and upon
the ruins Of sectionalism will be reared the
structure of parties, founded on great ques-
tions of national policies. Towards this con-
summation the developments of the next year
will almost inevitably tend. How near the
approach shall be, the attitude of the admins
tration and the proceedings of Congress will
determine.
Taken altogether, the approaching year
promises TO have distinct niche in the gallery
of history New movements, unprecedented
conditions, advanced ideas, and methods that
we now know little of will come to the front,
and the changes as they come about, will be
well worthy the closest study.
1t shall be the aim of the VIRGINIAN to keep
fully abreast of the times. Its columns, each
week, will mirror the passing events, pre-
senting the news in the most attractive garh
and giving editorial comment on the most i'm
portant transpirances. AS in the past, ii
will carefully watch the material development
of the State and do all in its power to attract
to our undeveloped resources the attention
and money of capitalists and the mechanical
skill which shall awake into values the dor
mant wealth that on every side surrounds US
The local columns will record all that is
worthy of attention in the town and county
The market reports will be carefully prepar-
ed each week. The demand for all kinds oil
grain and produce, and the Quotations in the
prices render it absolutely necessary that both
buyer and seller keep themselves properly
posted. La the present unsettled condition OF
tie markets, no farmer can afford to be with
out newspaper, even if it gave nothing be-
yond the grain and produce quotations. We
shall give special attention to this feature OF
dhe VIRGINTAN, endeavoring alwaysto present
the freshest and most reliable reports.
Both in its original and selected articles, the
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most cordial endorsement. We have already
circulation as large asif not larger than, any
secular newspaper in the State, and we wish
to double il within the next year. This we
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