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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
1t seems that Leigh Wilson has sounded a

1t seems that Leigh Wilson has sounded all
the sources where hethopght pay could be OBJ
tanned. A letter is published from him TO Mr.,
A. NJ. Kelley, Chairman Of the Democratic
Executive Committee, asking him for funds to
assist in bringing straightout Republicans into
Democratic support, and giving an enthu-
siastic statement of the prospect. 1t is due to
Mr.. Kelley to state that no notice was taken OF
the appeal, and 1t seems to us that it would
haye been more prudent to have burned the
letter than to have given it to the public. un-
less the object was to more fully expose the
character of the man from whom the forged
Blair letters were accepted. He certainly has
been very Improbable witness for the Dem
ocrats.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Luce Bros gold mining property, sitn6ted
near Pendleton station, Louisa county, and
consisting of a 2O-stamp mill, three engines,
hosting engines, &C., was totally destroyed by
fire Monday evening. This was probably
one of the best equipped concerns of the kind
in the State The whole property had but re-
Gently undergone thorough renovation.ten new
stamps added, &C. The fire was accidental,
and the loss is estimated at $4,000, with no
insurance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

We stated last week in noticing the election
of Senator Bayard as President of the Senate,
that the Democrats always hunted out blum.
der to stumble over. SoMe of our Demo-
cratic contemporaries amused themselves at the
the settlement, and grew CHEEKY over Abe out
rage by which Mr.. Bayard was elected. They
have the sequel to ponder over now. Had
they conceded the position to the Republicans,
and chosen Senator Anthony, as they should
nave done, they would have been given the
Secretary and SergeaEt-at-Arms and fair
proportion of the committees. The Senate
wos1ld have been a ties the result of which
would have heen az stated. Now they have
lost the President of the Senate, .willlQse the
Secretary and Sergeant-at Arms, and the conn.,
s';ttees for the Republicans have majority
nd will use it legitlmateiy but very firmly!
r,.;s i the fruit of depriying the great State
New M V York and the State Of Rhode Island {
.,cbt to participant in the election Of the
dent Of the Sepafe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The imports of dry goods and general mer-
chandise at the port Of New York for the
week ending Saturday were $S,411.66 max
ing total of 1891 ,80O,9S0 since January LIST,
this year, against 1881 1854 in 1880, and
1884, 5s4 ,O94 In 1876. The imports of specie
at the same port for the week were I'll 1877 .314,
making total of s4s, s3O,bss since January,
LOT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Chas. L. Parnell, the Irish agitator, was ar
rested at Morrison's Hotel, Dublin, on the 18th
on two warrants, signed by Mr.. Forster, Chic
Secretary for Ireland, charging him with in
citing people to intimidate tenants from ia
king the benefit of the land law. He was
taken to Kilmainhsm Jail in a cab. Great ex-
citement on account of the arrest and impris-
onment prevails in Ireland as well as localities
in England and the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

1t is now understood that several Democrat
ic Senators are SO much angored against Judge
Davis, that they will vote for Senator An
thonY to GUST him from the Presidency of the
Senate. There is no probability OF change,
however
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

60 long as Judge Davis voted with the Dem
ocrats he was considered by that party pa
triot and statesman. Now that he holds the
position of President of the Senate by Repub-
ican votes, and has thus converted the Repub-
licans into majority in that body, he is de-
nounced almost as bitterly as is Gen. Malone.
1t is difficult matter to please the average
Democrat The only thing that will salty
him is Office and salary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The only Western States that have held
their own in wheat production are Kansas,
Wisconsin, Kentucky and Nebraska. Illinois
has suffered loss efabout 80 ,000,0 600 bushels
Indiana, 10000 ,OOO Iowa, 100000 Michi-
gan, 100000; Minnesota 100000; Missou-
ri, 100000; Ohio, 100000. 1t remains to
be seen whether the estimated diminished pro-
duct of cotton, along with that of grain, will
have cumulative effect on prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
Communicated.

There is one thing remarkable and peculiar
ly striking in the present contest tor the office
Of Governor of Virginia low, vile and
disgraceful abuse Of character, an utter disre-
gard OF truth, disgraceful to humanity and the
civilization OF the century. For example,
every little whipper-snapper who presumes to
appear upon the stage, whether Funder or
Readjuster, is the most elegant, most learned
and splendid orator and advocate of the rights
OF the people who has appeared since the
days of Henry and OTIS and not only this,
but Daniel and Riddleberger, Cameron and
Wise, all of whom are gentlemen, are now
looked upon and regarded, from certain po-
litical standpoints, as low miserable scoundrels
and liars; or as cheyalier Bayards Early,
than whom there is no Drawer man, denounces
his compeer and companion in arms, as liar
and coward. There is not fair minded and
thinking man in Virginia who will say that
either OF these gentlemen is anything else than
brave, truthful and in the convictions of his
heart, true and loyal to the best interests of
Virginia. Oh! when will this low and miser-
able vituperation-this distrust of the honor
OF brave and noble men-cease-the duello be
buried IN the grave of OBLIVION, and statesmen
instead of politicians take the lead as in the
good old times Of ante bellum?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Maj. Daniel has written card in reference
to the Wilson confession, in which he very
properly assumes that there is not an honest
man in Virginia who does not know that l am
incapable of any implication in instigating the
production of private correspondence" /,
was hardly necessary for him to have made q
political friends and foes believe him to be q
gentlemen in the true sense of the term.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Capt. H. H. Riddleberger had q busy day Of
it last Saturday. Having arranged to fight
two duels before four o'clock p. M, after they
were disposed of, he spoke at eight to ire
mendous audience in front of Ford's Hotel
Richmond. Having concluded his days work
he was arrested and bound over to keep the
peace
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The Republican victory in Ohio was COM
plete. Gov. Foster was elected by over
10000 plurality and the Legislature decided
ly Republican in both branches. Iowa gives
about 40, 900 majority for Sherman, the Re-
publican candidate for Governor, and an
overwhelming majority in the Legislature,
This, for an off year, looks very encourag
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Theadiress OF welcome delivered by Gov :.
Holiday at the Yorktown celebration, is a
model of refined thought, grand ideas, and
elevated patriotism. To eur reading it has
never been surpassed as historical record
and philosophical production in the English
language
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

1t is understood that the Republicans will
adhere to the nomination Of Capt. Riddleber-
ger as Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. One
prominent Republican is reported to have said
they would not only stand by, but elect him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Col. Turk, the Re-adjuster candidate for
the Senate, will circulate among the people
from now until the day of election. Should
he come across Maj. Koiner. he will be very
willing to arrange to ''divide time" We
suggest that it would be appropriate for
these two practical men to discuss the is
sues of the canvass from their respective
standpoints and in their practical way. Maj.
Koiner might have some advantage ia that
he has praeticed law, but their views would
be appreciated BY the people, and all allow
ance made for any defect in oratory. The
people want information, and they also
want to hear from those who aspire to serve
tflafA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Tribune, says that the President has
asked for the resignation of First-asslstant
Post Master General Tyner. Frank Hatton
Of the Burlington Hasoksye, is to be his success
cor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
THE DAILY TlhES-sTAp

Es ags ss ss,sig e. eo1ss,n,ns Only ssx
for three months. Has the iaraeSts :, Si,50
ton Of any paper in Cincinnati. f. III Grcpla-
asHasls aSd ms moaa an no the
doings as. promptly as the news '. a worlds
parted Address flmes-star, Cincinnati u lLes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Col. Cameron has maintained himself with
eminent propriety during this entire canvass
From the first, he has manifested the highest
qualities ofthe gentleman, and we have no reason
to believe that anything he may do will defect
him from that commendable course. The people
will attest their appreciation of his manly and
gentle bearing at the ballot box, and show
their confidence in a candidate who is capable
of observing all the amenities of the gentleman
under the most exciting and provoking circum-
stances
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Rev. L. L. Lloyd, while returning from one
of the churches ON his circuit in Roanoke
county, last week, was waylaid, knocked
off his horse and robbed of $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

w. Leigh Wilson has been rather an unruly
elephant on the hands of the Bourbsns. That
Mr.. Geo. D. Wise was betrayed into the use Of
the forged letters we never had doubt. 1t
was very improper, to say the least. for those
of his political friends who knew Wilson to
hand him anything frsm that source. But
when Wilson exposed himself, the fair thing
would have been to repudiate the whole filthy
business and own up that the Blair letters
were forgeries.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The pious regret has been expressed by
some of the "best people" representing our
"higher civilization" that Wise did not kill
Riddleberger in the recent duel between them
Wesuggest that the people of Augusta respond
to this brutal sentiment next Monday, by Civ
ing Riddleberger a cordial and enthusiastic
welcome.
United States Senator Malone was arrested
late Saturday night at his residence in Wash
ington, charged by Col. Samuel Strong with
being about to fight duel with Gen Jubal A.
Early The Senator was taken before Police
Justice Smell, where he stated that the charge
was ridiculous, and he was released on his own
recognizance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Two millions Of gold arrived from Europe
last week and ills stated that three millions
more are on the way. The banks Of England
and France are trying to check this outflow
Of gold, but it is thought the necessities of the
case will controlits movement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

What could have been the object in adopt
ing the twO-thirds rule in the nomination
of Democratic leg islativc candidates in this
county. is past our comprehension. For a
| Democratic Convention in a county to have
thus violated the first principle of De-
mocracy. that the m 'jority should rule,
was anomalous. 1t is only in counties
| and States where this majority is fully
attested. The two-thirds rule, as it once
obtained with the Democracy in National
Conventions. was probably not out of place.
The diversified interests which pertain to
the different States made it excusable. if
| not properties the adoption of the two-thirds
rule. But there is nothing to be drawn
from this fact that would make the rule ap-
plicabe in a County Convention. The ma
jority, as is presumed, ought to rule at the
election of county and State officers, and the
majority ought to rule in the selection of
candidates to be voted for at such elections.
Will some one please explain why it was that
the late Democratic Convention in this
county adopted the two-thirds rule? But
for it Mr.. w. Il. Rush, prominent and
practical farmer and business man of the
county, would have been nominated. He
was not before the primaries, and did not
wish for nomination. His qualifications
were recognized by a majority of the dele
gates after they were chosen, but the two
thirds rule was adopted and this great DEM
ocratic principle discarded. For what,
and for whose benefit Not, certainly in
the interests of the people; and not be-
cause precedent had established it, for it
was the first time in the history of any
convention in the county, that we remem-
Der. where it was put in operation.
Well. the people can settle the matter at
the polls, in rejecting the product of
the rule aid indicating the majority
principle, and Jet them do it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

This is against 4S0 100000 bushels in 1880,
showing loss of Ill OBS 900 bushels.
The returns of corn are even less favorable.
as the Southern States have suffered from a
severe drought, and the crops Of Kentucky,
Tennessee West Virginia and Texas, for ex-
ample have experienced loss of nearly so per
cent. Altogether the CORE crop of the United
States is short about one-third of the usual
YIELD The Western States are the Chief corn
producers, and their loss is forcibly shown by
the following figures:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Had the Democrats In the Senate recog-
nized the fitness Of things and concurred
with the Republicans in the election of the
President Of tina. body at first, they would
have made a ten-strike. 1t would have
evidenced that they were capable of appre-
eating public sentiment and comprehend
ing the aspirations of the people. The result
would have been an equal division OF the dig
mites and honors in the further organization
Of the Senate and its committees and placed
them upon high ground for an appealto the
people hereafter. Instead Of grasping the sit
uatiop in this light. they went into political
trickery, and did actually deprive two i'm
port&pt States OF their right to participate
In the election Of the President OF the Sen
ate This partizan device could not stand
long under the circumstances. 1t aroused
a resentment which manifested itself on the
first occasion. in undoing the work that had
been done, and adjusting 1t more in aceord-
snce with the propriety and logic Of the sit
uation. Mr.. Bayard was deposed and Judge
Davis elected to preside over the Senate,
.anG Tips ended the first abortive attempt Of
Democrats y PLY sharp.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The total amount Of subscnptefs for the
Mr.. Garfield fund received in New York and
paid to the Epitea States Trust Company. of
New York. is sases4s "A. The amount paid
by the company for the purchase of $500 900
United States four per cent. registered bonds
was $S48,9sS rs. The balance of cash with
the United States Trust Company is 81,
ss76 90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
SENEx.

Mr.. Lorillard's American horse Iroquis won
the Newmarket Derby Sweepstakes on the
18th, beating Ishmael three quarters of
length.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

GOV. L. A. Wilt7, Of Louisiana, died ofcon
sumption, in New Orleans, last Sunday th''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20
NEW .ADvERTIsEMENTs.
n Office OF REMOVAL.

have removed my store from the room recently
occupied In the Stuart Block, to the frame building
opposite the O. ( o. Ry. Depot adjoining j. a.
pied by M E. Miller, where am prepared with bet
ter facilities for accommodating my business and
customers. f. d. PINK ERTON.
Oct 20, 1881.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

The storm that has swept over England
has done great damage, and considerable loss
of life is reported.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

Total. ........ .1130, $4,000 1853 241 900
The differences between these totals is
marked and seriously affects the total for the
whole country: Summarized, the corn crop
of 1881 is as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20

ID. a kAHsHF
Has now on display full line of
FALL GOODS,
embracing all the novelties Of the season. consisting
In part as follows
Iroquois Plaids, Cashmere Suitings, Ombri
Sultana Stripes, Gerster Cloths, Foxhall
Plaids, Col. Cashmeres, Grant, Cloths,
&C., &c.
All with the newest style trimming to match, and
and prices guaranteed to be the lowest. =
T have just received large line of new styles Of
CHILDREN'S CLOAKS,
New Style
LADIES' CLOAKS,
and the handsomest line of Dolmans in the town.
ALL PRICES.
D. A. KAYsER.
WHITE AND coLoRED BLANKETS
w Very cheap. D. A. KAYSER
NEW MAKES OF
Black Silks, Black Satin de Lyon,
Black Satin Marvellieux, Black Surah silks Satins
Back Zamora CLOTH Black Cashmeres, &C.
say- My long experience in handling the above
goods, enables me to offer special inducements to
buyers. D. A. KAYSER.
DLUsHEs, vELvETs, vELvETEENs, all shades
u and prices, at D.A. KAYsEk'S.
NEW STYLE LACE COLLARS, FICHUES,
IN OMBRI RIBBONS, all shades,
GUIPURE LACEs, GRAPE RUGHING,
A large assortment and very cheap at
D. A, KAYSER,
r ADIES please remember, that D. A, KAYSER
~ gives special attention to
MOU RNING GOODS,
and guarantees them as to prices, durability and
quality.
A examination of my entire stock will show that
MY GOODS ARE THE BEST
and prices the lowest.
D. A. KAYSER,
No. IA East Main Staret
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-10-20


candidate for Governor stands upon it, and
the whole party is committed to it. The
result must necessarily bea continued de-
fault in interest, and the continued distrust
of the honest intention OF the people. In
finitely more direct and consistent is tile
proposition of the Re- adjusters, and in-
finitely more honest. They assume that
the accumulated debt arising from tom-
pound interest, under the funding bills of
the Democratic party, is unjust, and this
they propose to ''eliminate'-t is to ex-
tract fl ON the debt Virginia has assumed !.
that portion of lit which representse compound
interest, and recognize the original two
birds and nipple interest thereon. But for
ebrokers and spectators this would now
have been the status OF the debt. But the
original funding bill was passed, not in the
interest Of the State and with reference to
the impoverished condition of the people at
the time, bat to subserve the pu rposes of
spectators who had bought up the bonds at
a nominal figure, and then constituted
themselves ring to control the Legisla-
ture by corrupt influences, ana thus fasten
upon the people this compound interest
charge, which il is the proposition Of the
Re-ad;ustefs to eliminate.
Mr.. Kelley may haye succeeded in con-
vincing the audience he addressed that the
party he spoke for is debt-paying party.
But the people of Virginia who are familiar
with the tortnrous and timid course OF that
faction upon this vital question and its in.
fidelity to public pledges, will have to be
furnished with more substantial assurances
than the professions of the Democratic
partyto convince them that such is theiu
purpOse.
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