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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-10
Action Of the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee.

The proceedings of the State Central
Committee and the brief address issued to
the Republicans OF the State manifest
truly conservative spirit and evidence that
those intrusted with the management of
the interests of the party. comprehend the
situation and have the sagacity to profit by
it. That the utmost harmony prevailed in
the deliberations and that the address was
adopted by unanimous vote constitute
grounds for the most assuring cOngratula-
tions. We are more than pleased with the
result of the Committees action. as it ar
CUES not only united party effort but slim
ulates the most earnest hope that success
will crown the labors Of the approaching
contest. The only possible way for the Re-
publicans to secu the legislative reforms
they demand. Is by concert Of action, In
thorough organization and the crystaliza-
ton of their power in he.halls of legislation.
They will then not only be in position
to secure the rights the constitution gua,-
Element OF the debt question upon terms
honorable to the State and satisfactory TO
the creditors. 1t is with the Republican
party and that alone, that the vexed ques-
ton Of the debt can be satisfactorily ar
ranged. and We believe this consideration il
taking hold not only of the Republicans of
the State and country, but many OF the or-
position who have for ten years been foiled
at every step towards the final disposition
of the matter. With steady purpose, CON
centrated action. and controlled by sense
of justice. such rs will attract the conf
dence and sympathy, not only OF the Re,
publican party Of the Nation, but OF BUSH
ness men everywhere, we may enter tn,
canvass under the most favorable auspices,
and place our strength where it will be po-
tential in not only securing such legislation
as Will comport with the spirit and intent
of the organic and statute law of the
nation, but preserve the credit Of the State
and command the respect and approval OF
the moral sense OF the country.
We invite to the address Of the Commit
tee the attention OF the Republicans of the
State and invoke their earnest corporation
In carrying out the recommendations it
contains. 1t is the keynote for party &C
ton. and cannot fail to have the effect 10
sustain, encourage and strengthen the Oh
wealth.
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the colleges aud schools 1t this were not so, am
unwilling 10 believe that men in whose veins Old
Virginia blood still flows would consent that the
education Of Virginia children should be at the ex-
pense of her creditors The Funders, with their
heightened Governor at their head, who are de-
nounced as "Bourbons," are amply able to take
consists only in thisthey are Jealous of the honor
Of their State and in favor of paying her honest
debts. or this kind Of Bourbonism they have rea-
son to be proud.
THE CREDITORS WHO SUFFER
The compromise which is now repudiated was an
exceedingly liberal one toward the State The la
was executed as far as its execution permitted,
with entire fairness and In the only way In whch 1t
could be executed. The only Just complaints
against the associations which were ntrusted with
lts execution come from the holders Of the consol
bonus VINO, in the belief that faith would be kept
with them and that the coupons Of the new bonds
would be paid in cash, were persuaded to exchange
thor SIX per cent bonds for those of per for
zen years, per cent. for fifteen years. and per
thereafter They now find that the three per cent
coupons, like the six per cent which they surren-
uefed, are only available In the hands OF the tax.
payers. OF this they complain, and they have rea
son for their complaints. The holders of the Peeler
ponds OF which 81 100000 are still outstanding are
however, the great sufferers. For some twenty
years they nave received little nothing. and
receiving nothing now, because those who claim to
De their friends repud1ate the law which was pass
ed 10 give them partial relief. By this population
some Of these friends have obtained places of trust
ana honof but tate VIII not be tnexorable II places
mus obtained do not cost more than they are
worth, Ii honors thus won do not prove to be like
Dead Sea fruits which tempt the eye
Dut turn to ashes on the lips
This much I have been compelled to saw and
now leave The question to the sober second thought
Of the people Of Virginia, three-quarters OF whose
voters who pay taxes to the OF not less than
$lo, favored and still favor the measure which has
been so savagely denounced. The full burden the
debt or the State remains, and dscrodft upon
her name, because certain class of her politicians
round capital at hand, In the opposition to taxation
and her colored voters were taught that they had
no agency In the creation OF the debt they ought
To 1ln1
and that their freedom will not be secure until it Is
'wiped out" The present condition of her treasury
shows, and Its future condition will more clearly
show, which have been her friends-the Funders or
the Readjusters In giving this history of the debt
ofVtrginia, have omitted some particulars such
as the payment in cash of one or two payments or
partial payments Of interest part Of her bonds.
These, however, do not affect its general correct
ness although they greatly increased the difficulty
OF adjusting the rights Of creditors when refundtng
was in operation. HUGH McCULLoCH.
NEW YORK, Fob 3, 1881.
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TELEGRAPH Consolidation

The consolidation of The Western lfuiop
and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
panies has been consummated, and the en-
tire business OF the two companies will
hereafter be operated by one management
This gigantic monopoly whose capital stock
has been in creased to IS 0.000. ZOO. will have
under its control. to a great degree. the
commercial interests of the country. and
may impose a tariff of rates to suit itself
The announcement OF the consolidation has
caused a wide feeling of dissatisfaction. and
directed public attention TO the interven-
zion of the government by establishing
system of postal telegraphy, such as exists
in England. Jay Gould is the moving
spirit in the combination, and will control
it's management. At time when the pos
tai system has brought the tariff nfcharges
i'm that department down to mere nominal
sum. and extended its privileges TO all
classes Of matter not exceeding four pounds
in weight, in the interest of commerce, this
gigantic monopoly is organized, with i s
qualifications reaching into every part OF
the country and arbitrarily exacting any rate
Of tribute the greed Of its directors may
demand. The government dispatches a
letter from one extreme Of the United
States, and even into Canada, to the other
for three cents the half ounce, and sends
merchandise wherever the postal service
touches at one cent per ounce. for the
purpose Of facilitating trade and business
communication. The system itself is not al
together self-sustaining, but it is in the in
terest of those from whom the revenues of
government are in great part derived, and
the burthen Of the charges Is paid in the
most acceptable manner that could be de-
vised. The same policy which controls in the
arrangement and operation of the postal
system should prevail in telegraphc COM
munications, and this can only be instituted
by the government. Instead of corpo-
ration of capitalists. exacting large profits
from the necessities OF commerce, the gov
eminent should take hold Of the system and
operate it in the interest Of the people and
the business Of the country. as it does the
postal system. The last number of H0r-
per's Weekly reflects the sentiment of
the people in the cartoon representing
Commerce raising club to break down the
clutching power Of Monopoly and the Gov
ernment Hercules, in the back ground, EN-
couraging the assault, with the assurance
that if it fails the power Of the government
will be brought to aid in arresting this most
dangerous imposition upon the country.
1t is only question of time, when the Gov
eminent will be compelled in the interest
Of the business of the country to establish
a complete system of postal telegraphy. OF
take possession BY purchase Of the present
lines, and run them for the benefit Of the
people, instead, as now, for the accumula-
ton OF fabulous fortunes for individuals,
at the expense of the people,
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Senator Blaine.

Early in last summer Hon. James G.
Blaine passed through Staunton, en- route
to the hite Sulphur Springs, to recuperate
his strength and look after some business
in West Virginia. While in this place
serenade was given him by the Stonewall
Band, attended by large number of cti
zens. Gen. Echols introduce him to the
audience from the porch Of the Virginia
Hotel in a neat and appropriate speech -
Senator Blaine responded in BETTING and
opposite terms. Everything passed off
pleasantly, and everybody, except few
chronic indictments, seemed delighted with
the result. AS the Presidential campaign
waxed warm, Gen. Echols was censured by
some OF his own party press for acting the
gentleman towards a distinguished stran-
ger who happened to soiourn in his town
for night Mr.. Blaine was criticised as
the incarnation OF sectional hate. Recent
ly the impression has gotten abroad that
Mr.. Blaine is to be the Secretary of State
in Gen. Garfield's administration. All at
once the Democratic press has become very
soft on him, and says many kind things Of
him. Mr. Blaine has not changed since
last summer. He holds to the same poiti-
cal views he held then. He has in no way
apologized for anything he had done be-
fore he was in Staunton, nor since. But
there has been a change someWhere,and we
may say for the better. The second-sober
thought of many of those who INDUCED in
harsh language during the late canvass has
taught them that their preiudices had got
ten the better of their Judgment, and now
they are giving expression to their better
sense and their better self.
No man in America is more truly Amer
lean than Senator Blaine. He is one of the
few men whom history will up to mark
an era. His brilliant intellect, his warm,
gushing friendship; his broad comprenen-
sion; his vast range OF information and
versatile genius in its use, peculiarly fit him
for the position OF Premier OF what we
believe is going to be one OF the ablest,
most progressive and successful admins
trations that has ever blessed the country.
And it is gratifying to know that even his
political opponents are ready to
his commanding abilities and
his truly American aspirations and char
icter
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odinm attaching to such conduct is placed
upon the Commonwealth with not a single
benefit that it was urged would follow the
result OF Democratic supremacy.
In the various publications, to which ref
erence has been above made. we have given
the debt question in all of its shapes and as
each of the Democratic factions Gas pre-
sented it We have given the view the Su-
preme Court of the United States takes of
the matter, and what Mr.. McCulloch says.
and endeavored to state substantially how
the interest charge, and its nature, stands
If those wishing to inform themselves upon
this subject will take all the papers and
read them carefully, they will be just as
able to form an opinion about it as we are
No impartial mind can arrive at any other
conclusion, in the light of the opinion of
The Supreme Court, that no forcble read
justment can be effected as to 1928, 000,000 of
the debt-the interest on it cannot be re-
! pudiated. The peeler and old bond debt is
| at the mercy of the Legislature. The in
| Jerest on these has been practically repu-
| dated for years. and by failure to make
| provision for it, the process of reputation
can be made perpetual. But the consol debt
! is beyond its reach, and there is no use in
biting file ....
We state frankly that it is worse than
folly, it is downright wckedness to attempt
to delude the people into the belief that
In. 1. L. nod Of 20
leasing the State of this consOl debt
than by paying it., or modifying it by
the consent of the creditors. Legislative
devices may be adopted to defeat the oper-
alton of the coupon in its course to the
treasury-abstract refining about sover-
eighty and international law may be thrown
into the form of statutes-the Governor, the
Legislature and the Judiciary may all com
bine under the banner of REIMBURSEMENT to
-trike down the creditors rights, but they
will not avail. They are cntrenched be-
hind the Supreme Court of the United
States-the contract has been sealed ire
vocaby-the stamp of validity has been
placed upon il by that august body, and il
will stand invioate and inviolablc as long
- the government stands, unless the credi-
tors should voluntarily surren der the po-
stion. or the State shall discharge the obli-
cations by payment.
With these various statements for the
people to read, ponder and act upon, VT
leave the whole subject of the public debt
for the present. Nothing we could say
would change its aspect or add to the infer
nation to be derived from the papers we
have published. They cover all the phases
Of it, and resolve the natter into the sim.
pie proposition that it either has to be paio
rs it stands. so far as the consol debt
is concerned, or the creditors must con-
sent to modification, and to pay or re
oudiate so far as! the peeler debt and ole
bonds are concerned.
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oLIvIER.s BooK STORE.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.
~
By virtue Of DEGREES OF the Circuit Court otAugus
county entered the 31st day OF March, 1879 and
the 9Th day OF April 1880 in the chancery cause OF
Trlces creditors vs. Trtce ct al, the undersigned
commissioners, WILL on
SATURDAY, MARCH 18th, 1881,
sell at public auction in front Of the Court Hous IL
Saunton, the tract of land belonging to D. TT!ce,
situated in said county, on the Valley Pike, near
Greenvlle, and containing
206S ACRES.
Tho said tract said Trces half OF the tract oflsnd
formerly owned Jointly by himself and wife and
which was assigned him in the division made OF
said joint tract in said cause. 1t has no improve
ment It, but is OF fine quality, we'll watered and
timbered.
TERMS Enough cash IN hand to pay costs OF suit
and sale, and the residue upon credit of one, two
and three years, in equal tnstalments, bearing IN
erest from day OF SALE the purchaser to give bonds
for deferred tnstalments, with approved person
security and the title to be retained ultimate
security. CHARLES GRATTAN,
T. C. ELDER,
I'M. QUARLEs,
feb 1e-tds Commissioners.
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" IRGINIA-In the Clerks once Circuit Court OF
Augusta County, February I'd, 1881.
John T. Hogs and Harriet L Hogg, his wife, ons OF
the heirs at law of eallie D. Miller, decd. PrHs.
Martha Maupin, widow Of D. A. Msupin: Martha
Maupin, Henry Chandler and Nora Chandler, hts
wife NEE Maupin,) and the unknown children of
D. A. Maupin, u. 6. Maupin and Sarah Msupin,
his wife; W.J.Allen and Sarah Allen his wife Vim
B. Blessing and Julia Blessing, his wife; E!tzB-
beth J. Keblinger, Robt Van Lear and Permills ID.
Van Lear, his wife; B. Smart and sallte smart,
his wife; heirs at law OF Sallie Miller, decd Alb
Lightner, Sheriff Of Augusta county and assuch, Ad
Illustrator OF Sallie D. Miller, decd; A. G. var
Lear, attorney In fact for the heirs OF saliie D.
Miller, decd Defendants.
In CHANCRRY.
The object OF this suit Is to obtain division ofthe
real estate OF Sallie D. Miller decd, and II said real
estate be divided, to sell same and divide the
proceeds among tho parties entitled thereto.
1t appearing by AFFIDAVIT fled that Martha Mauptny
widow of A. Aaupin, Martha Mauptn, Henry
Chandler and Nora Chandler, his wife, (ne6 Maupin}
and the unknown children OF D.A.Maupn, i. G .Nsu-
pin and Sarah Msupin, his wife, W Allen and Sarah
Allen his wife VIM Blessing and Julia Blessing
his wife, nonresidents Of this State ts ordered
that they do appear here within ono month after
duo publication Of this notice and do what 10 nee
essary to protect their interest -.'
r.. Teste.
Hud Pat, pa in. RYAN,
feb lo-4u Clerk.
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The Virginia Midland Railroad was re-
organized last week by the election OF Col.
John S. Barbour. Pres ident. We are graf
flied to record this. Mr.. Barbour is one of
the most prudent and sagacious railroad
the working of that road, and everything
with its interests made 1t very
proper for him TO be chosen US its manag-
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Jay Gonld says the plan Of the CONSOLE
dated Telegraph companies embraces a sys-
tenn of lines extending around the world
and covering every part of the United
States. With capital Of $80,000.000, the
monopoly is equal to most anything.
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Gen. Malone will go into the United
States Senate free from obligations to either
of the two parties into which that body is
divided. There would be nothing inconsis-
tent in his voting with the Republicans in
the organization Of that body on the 4th of
March next. nor would there be anything
inconsistent in the Secretary OF the Senate
SO elected sharing the patronage so placed
at his disposal with Gen. Mahone's friends,
as with friends of other Senators who might
aid in his election. But to have influence
with the administration Gen. Mahone's DO
ltlcal position will have to be distinctly de-
fined. The moral growth of Gen. Garfield
is too robust and his intellectons too stall
wart to admit OF the suspicion of any dick
ering for the support of any SENATOR
Neither Senator Malone nor the admins
tration could afford to hold to doubtful DO
stions, and be exposed to unjust imputa-
tions
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-10

A London soapmakcr named Pears offers to
detray the expenses Of the printed form for
the forthcoming census of England provided
he is allowed to print his advertisement with
the wood cut of ''you dirty boy upon the the
government will save 100000 Mr.. Pears
evidently believes in liberal and judicious
use of printers ink.
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A Branch Road from Stanton to Port
Ran1IhtiT

1t would be materially advantageous to the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad if a line was con-
structed from Port Republic to Staunton. Such
line would penetrate one of the most fertile
and improved sections of the State. 1t could
be constructed at comparatively slight cost as
the graduation would not be heavy, and but
few bridges would have to be built. The re-
turn would well repay for the outlay. Staun-
toms freight would be a material item, to say
nothing of the local patronage and the passen-
ger travel 1t would make this place still
greater point of competition and the Shenan-
doah Valley would come in for its full share
That portion of the county through which
such line would pass ould of itself furnish
a large traffic WI ich would otherwise seek a
different exit. Several growing villages would
be accommodated and one of the richest agri-
cultural and cattle growing sections of the
Valley would be supplied with the means for
exporting its surplus products. We shall re-
cur to this subject hereafter, and in the mean
time invite the attention of the authorities of
the road thereto, in the hope that all invest
igation NAV be made
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-10

The business men of New York and
Chicago are making arrangements to estab-
fish an independent line of telegraph be-
t" cen those two cities. and to extend il TO
other cities. especially In the South. They
are rebelling against the monopoly.
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Gen. Malone has engaged rooms at the
Arlington House, Washington, D. c., from
the 5th.of this month. The opinion pre-
walls that he will remain, most of his time
in that city. until he takes his seat as Sena,
tor from Virginia on the 4th of March.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ staunton, Va February 9Th, 1881.
To 8 r. Hunt and all parties interested in the
cause Of Hunt VS. Childress pending In tho Circuit
Court OF Augusta.
TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance to decree enter
ed In said cause November 30, $780, will proceed st
my office, in Stanton, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1881,
TO take account OF what real estate is owned by
the defendant P. h Chidress its fee simple and an.
nuai rental value, and the liens binding tho same
in the order Of their priority together with any 9th
or matters deemed pertinent or required by any OF
the parties to be stated. q. II. HARRISON,
feb 194t Commissioner.
9 PECIAL attention is called to the stock Of
BLACK AND MOURNING GOODS,
consisting In part OF
Henrietta Cloths,
Granite Cloths,
Shooda Cloths,
Monte Cloths, e.
Australian Grapes
Csshmeres &c, &c.
complete stock and LOWEST PRICES, at
DA KAysER's.
Great paid to the selection OF Goods for sh1s
department.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TrENTION-Persons DESTROYS Of engaging in a
n lucrative and legitimate business without
the Immediate investment OF capital will please call
at the Virginia Hotel, Staunton Va Call for H: B.
MITCHELL or 8. V. NO4OH. TOD 10
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BLACK DRESS,

until you have examined the splendid line OF these
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pa XAYsHR.s.
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NOTICE.

CoLoRED LECTURES IN STANTON
Mrs F. E. W. HARPER, of Philadelphia, a distin-
guished lecturess, will deliver of her fne lee
lures at Augusta Street NJ. E. Church Monday night,
FEBRUARY 14th, 1884, Subject will be "Our Ele-
ments of Strength" Lecture will commence at
O'Clock. The public are cordially invited to attend.
Ambulance, 10 cts. Reserved seats % cts.
fob l0-lt
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T AIDES, you wish to see the most complete hnsof
Hamburg and Swiss Embroideries,
ever exhibited In staunton, call at D. A. KayssE's.
~ Bottom Prices on these Goods. 81
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~
We want the use OF TEAMS for few days, ana
should like to pay for the same in fencing plank.
This is a good Chance for farmers Call st once on
GIBBS CREIGH,
feb 1O-lt Staunton, Va.