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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

MIR. Statham has been appointed postmas-
ter at Lynchbnrg, in place OF Mr.. wilson,
suspended. He viii qualify and be COM
missioned, and hold the office until the close
of the next session of the Senate. unless
confirmed, and if confirmed. then he will
hold it for four years. ..i.a DIS l-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The New Orleans Democrats latest esti-
mate of the yield of cotton in Louisiana is 50
per cent. of that of last year; Arkansas 60 per
cent; Florida so per cent; Alabama sc per
cent; Mississippi n per cent Tennessee so
per cent and Texas 90 per cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The Allegheny Railroad Company were ex-
pected to run through trains the entire length
of the road, from Richmond to Williamsons
on or about the 1st of November Trains will
leave Richmond about O'Clock in the morn
ing, arriving at Lynchburg at 2 and William
son at 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Mr.. James W. Cochran, chairman of the
straight-out Republican State Central Com
mittee, has published a card, addressed to Col.
J. d. Brady, chairman of the State Executive
Committee of the Readjuster Republicans,
giving in bis adherence to the Cameron ticket,
and rendering his services to the cause. We
learn that Mr.. Cochran has gone to Eastern
Virginia to give more extensive expression to
his views of the duty OF Republicans in this
canvass. .t 4l4a =.-.-. l-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Colorado bought its machinery from Pitts
burg and now proposes to manufacture Bes-
sermer steel $500 cheaper per ton than the
Pittsburgers can do. II the Virginia ores are
given the attention they deserve, there need
be no fear of Colorado.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

A map of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese
of Virginia is in preparation, which is intend
ed to include the latitude and longitude OF
each church, the material Of which 1t is built,
also, the plans of all the colonial churches.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Ia would not surprise Us if Cameron did
not equally divide the white voters of the
State with Daniel Should this prove true.
there is no telling what the majority for
Cameron will be.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

We have been informed that in certain To-
calities in the county laborers have been
threatened with discharge by their employers
if they vote for Cameron. That kind of boss
ism is not just the thing in free country
We suggest to the laborer that he defy his en-
ployer, Labor is just as essential to capita
as capital is to labor, and just as dependent
one upon the other. Let not the laborer be
driven from his convictions by any such bull
DOING. He has just as much right to his
opinion as his employer has to his.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

A powerful crank, named John Woling,
from Pennsylvania. made his appearance at
the White House on Monday and demanded
to see the President. He had with him let
ter proclaiming in the name of Almighty God
that DIR. J ohm Noetling was elected President
of the United States He attempted to force
an entrance, but was finally overpowered
after desperate struggle. He had in his
pocket heavy six shooter, which he at
tempted to use, but it was wrested from him,
and he was taken to an insane asylum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Mr.. Simon Hartman, an old and much re-
spected citizen of Rockingham county, died at
his residence near Rawley Springs, on Monday
last, and was buried at Harrisonburg on
Wednesday. He was 80 years old, and at one
time was well known in the Valley by past
generation in connection with the staging in
tereSts .r.ra. .. .a..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
F L o U R

Having secured the agency of some of the best
mills In the Valley, prepared to furnish the
very best Flour the market. Every barrel
sented.
All we ask Is q trial, convinced that We
will be able to please, both in quality of our
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Mr.. Window has been requested by tie
President to remain at the head of the Treas
ury Department until relieved by his successor.
We live in an age of doubt. A Mr.. S. H.
Gay has written an article in the November
atlantic to prove that the Pilgrim Fathers
did not land on Plymouth Rock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va. -aa... -..l .
November 8, 1881.



November 8, 1881.
LADIES.
Brown, Miss Jennie 70 McElvey, Miss Minnie
Banks, Miss Eta Madison, Miss Maggie
Crofford, Miss Emma Nelson Myrtle
Carter Miss Minnie Peery, Miss Ella
D1ehl, Miss Jennie Ross, Mrs Francis r
Dresser, Miss Jennie Reed, Mrs Emily
Garvard, Miss Lel1e Ragland, Ellen
Harris, Miss Susan Rodolph, Lidia s.i-.
Holly Miss Lille Rhodes Miss Maggie
Johnson, Mrs Emel1ne Showalter, Miss Louisa
Louis, Mrs Sarah Stribling, Mrs Fannie
Loving, Miss Phills VanLear, Mrs X M
Loving, Miss Matte Wells, Miss Sallie
Montgomery, Mrs Mahala Yancie, Miss Annie
Maup1n, Elizabeth
GENTLEMEN. .l..a ..-
Carrington Chas Hobby Geo To
Ch1les, John Johnson Jessie
Cochran J W Kaufman, VIM
Cofy, No Monroe, Rice. -
Clure, Oscar W NC Moppin, John
Daniel, Reuben Patterson, Anderson
Gaynes, Geo Porter, Lewis
Gibson, Geo Reynolds d j
Going, SilaS Turner, Geo w
Harrison, DR. Robert Wood, W A-3
Dorman, L Herndon WreE, VIM
Hoover, Joseph Walters, W L
Unavailable Letters remaining In Staunton Post
Office, November 8, 1881.
Miss Leila Watts, West Point, Va. ~ f> 3
Mess. Henry Somehow Co., Baltimore, Nd
Mess. Faustman & kaufman, Philadelohta Pen.
Harriet Townsend Conquest, N. Y.
Illegible, l.
The above letters If not called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
S. NJ. YOSI, P. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03


An intelligent Democrat remarked to us
few days ago, that he had been Daniel
Democrat, but since the small figure cut by
the Democratic Senators over the Lynch
burg post office he could not tell how long
he would remain so. He seemed to have a
healthy disgust on him. and was by no
means choice in his words of censure.
Col. C..P. Ramsdel, United States Marsha
for the Eastern District of Virginia, was badly
gored by tavorite Jersey bull On Monday last.
He was attending to his stock, in the absence
of one of his hands, when the bull attacked and
knocked him down, bruising and cutting his
body severely. His daughter came to his res
cue, and succeeded in driving the animal off, or
Mr. Ramsdell would have been killed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
GOODS AND PRICES.

We especially invite the trade of Highland and
adjoining counties.
Don't forget the place, No. 26, NORTH AUGUSTA ST.,
Bowling & Eakle's old stand. nov3-6m
ssT,HE oH1LDREN's MAGAZINE OF AMERICA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The amount invested in new private res
licences in Washington for the past year is
placed at 81 100000. THERE'S great activ-
ity in suburban lots, and new contracts for
buildings made every day. Washington is
now estimated to have $50, 900 population.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The poll-tax should be paid at once to
prevent the confusion which invariably oc-
ours by postponing it to the last day. If
the money is not convenient borrow it
from neighbor for few days, until you
can return it. +i.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE.
" ONE NIGHT ONLY.
SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 5TH.
LENDERS
FAMOUS GEORGIA 1INSTRELS.
rs Genuine Colored Artists. %
6 END MEN.
Entirely new. Fresh and novel programme.
Look out for the
GRAND BAND PARADE.
Prices rs and so c.. Gallery, IS C. Seats at DIV
ier's without extra charge. nov3-1t
A CARD.
TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC GEN
ERALLY nd
Having been BURNED OUT Friday morning, at
my OLD STAND, have taken the room l7-.
UNDER THE VIRGINIA HOTEL,
formerly occupied by E. BROWNOLD,
where will be ready for business in a few days,
and Will be glad to meet my old customers and
friends. And take this opportunity to thank my
many friends for the kindness shown me In ex-
ertilg themselves to my stock.
J. w. abby.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The Bourbon leaders are trembling in
their shoes. They hear the mutterings of
an aroused people, stirred tothe importance
of this issue. by the foul ISLANDERS which
have been hurled against them by the Bour-
bon representativemen. who feel the vibra-
tions of popular ground-swell which
to sweep them from power now,
henceforth and forever. The sequel will
chow if we are not deceived in the indica-
eons. that the Ignorant and debased
ride, is ee;aal to the occasion and know
to resent an insult SO fragrant, uppro-
ID ~ and outrageous. It is not party
ta u s'g exclusively Il is whether the
aper with inp s4 VIII nsq asushin msG pse
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

They know how to roll up Republican ma
iorities in the West. Iowa gave Governor
Sherman 5000 majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

The following Virginia postmasters were
commissioned Friday; Mary A. D. Tatum, Pal
metto; Patrick county Charles A. Lacey,
Collierstown, Rockbridge county; Harriet CT
Blakenbeck, Rye Valley. smYth county;
Joseph Pomfret, Flint Hill, Rappahannock
county, and Alfred M. O'Neal, ONeal, Floyd
county, .t...
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

II Cameron is not elected by a very de
cided majority we will be deceived, and
will not have much faith in our own opinion
hereafter about popular currents. ,i.a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

I'D
The defeat of the Democratic party in
Virginia this fall, will be due primarily to
it's infidelity to the pledges it made in 1869.
Had the constitution adopted in that year
and the conditions of re-admission to rep
resentation in Congress been strictly OBJ
served, there would have been an indefinite
lease to its power. When the control of
the State was given it through the influence
of Republican administration. good faith
and fair dealing demanded that it should
be Just to all classes of citizens, and not
use the power thus attained to defeat the
very ends for which it was given. Wheth-
er it is defeated this fall or not, the contest
will continue until the violated conditions
of the agreement of 1869 are restored
There will be no cessation of the strife un-
Ill this is accomplished.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
G r 0 G E r I E S
COUNTR Y PRODUCE.

We make speciality of Country Produce, and az
ways keep fresh supply of
BUTTER, EGGS, DRIED FRUIT &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03

Proposals VIII be received at the Contract Office
Of this Department until p. m. of January T. 1882,
for carrying the mails of the United States upon
the routes and according to the schedule of ar
rival and departure specified by the Department,
In the State of Virginia from July LIST, 1892 to June
3d. 1885, Lists of routes with schedules of arrivals
and departures, instructions to bidders with forms
for contracts and bonds and all other necessary
Information, will be furnished upon application
to the Second Assistant Postmaster General
35 THOMAS L. JAMES,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct. Is, 1881.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-11-03
GROCERS & PRODUCE DEALERS.


GRoCERS & PRODUCE DEALERS.
No. 26, N. Augusta Street,
sTAUNToN, VA.
Having opened large and fresh stock of
GROC ERIES
at the above named stand we respectfully ask
share of the public patronage.
Our stock Is fresh throughout, and has been
lected with great care. We have all kinds of
SUGARS, CoFEEEs, TEAS SALTS CAN GOODS
of every description BACON, LARD, and in fact
everything kept In a flrst-class grocery.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
The Cars Couldn't Kill Him,

Frank Kemp is a genius, physically
speaking. 1t will be remembered that
Frank was thrown from the trucks of a
car on the ST. Joseph & Western last
spring. He had been in Kansas and
was on his way home. Being out of
money, he undertook to ride on the
trucks, but fell asleep and then fell off
under the wheels. When the train got
through with him, he was in a very de-
moralized condition. Both legs were
crushed into mass, one of his ears was
cut off, his nose was split open and half
dozen deep, ugly gashes were cut in
his head. He was picked up and taken
to the hospital in this city, where one
leg was amutated below the knee and
the other half way between the knee
and hip joint. When Kemp was taken
to the hospital nearly every one thought
ne would die, but the fellow was plucky
and fought it through, with the help Of
the physicians. When his limbs were
amputated he refused to take chloro-
form, and underwent the operation with
heroic fortitude. When he became con-
valescent, through the kindness of the
Judges of the County Court, he was
conveyed to the County Poor Farm,
where he remained until yesterday, un-
der the care of Dr. France. Yesterday
he left the Farm as fat and hearty as if
he had never been hurt, and took the
train for Logansport, Ind, his home.-
st Joseph (lN0.) Gazette.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
Wood Ashes.

Wood ashes are one of the most valu-
able fertilizers that farmer can apply
to his SOIL Ash from the wood of the
beach is said by chemists to contain
ninety-six lbs. of potash, thirty-three
lbs. of lime, six lbs. of magnesia, three
lbs: of phosphoric acid, beside sulphtmic
acid, to the bushel of sixty lbs. From
this it will be seen how great their ma
: nurial value is. For root crops of all
! kinds, grasses, clover, etc., they will be
found just what is needed to stimulate
and feed the crop, The ash is the min
eral element of any vegetable structure,
and therefore Indispensable to its
growth. The farmer who will sell his
ashes is actually parting with SO much
Of the fertility Of his farm. AS an ap-
plieation to reclaimed marsh land the
effect of ashes is often wonderful. The
burnt lands in the Huron peninsula will
shaye their productiyeness greatly in
creased by the burning of the forests
that covered them, and farmers thera
will receive great benefit 1.-THE future
from the clearing of theilands and the
depositing Of the ashes from the burned
forest upon them. --lNichigan Farmer.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
A Nocturnal Ramble and What Came of II.

Some genius-we suspect him to belong to
the jovial order of humanity-has said:
"The day to drone and dream, the night to
learn and ramble." We do not propose to
dispute this worthy's view of the matter, but
present herewith the experience of Phila-
delphia journalist, Mr.. William Ii. Cum
nington, 1712 North Twentieth street, one OF
whose nocturnal rambles he thus refers to,
beginning his narration rather peculiarly,
however: 50 L am not a rheumatic and have
been troubled very little with bodily pains.
Last Tuesday morning l experienced very
annoying stiffness OF the neck, which grew
worse as the day wore on. Toward evening
il became very severe, and l could scarcely
turn nv head in any direction. Arriving
home at tea time, it was with difficulty that
could eat my meal. My wife wanted to
rub my neck with st. Jacobs Oil, but re-
fused, saying l thought the affiiction would
soon pass away. Tea over, against the re-
monstrances of my family, LETT home to
ramble toward the new Chestnut-S Street
Opera House, about two and a-half miles
from my residence. l started in the midst
of a heavy snow storm, and remained at the
theater until the close of the performance,
although l could feel my neck getting worse
and becoming very painful. Leaving the
play the trouble came to reach home. The
storm continued; the car in which was be-
came blocked in nearly every square, cold
current of air swept through the car, and
did not reach my home until toward two a.
M, by which time my neck had become alb
solutely rigid. Then ] consented to the use
OF ST. Jacobs Oil, which my wife applied
two or three times before arose. contin-
| ued its use that day and by evening was free
from pain, and the next morning l amused
myself by twisting my neck in any direction
that suited me, and not vestige OF stiffness
remained. .D-Boston Herald.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
The Window Garden.

1t often happens that the only room
available for plants contains but one
sunny window. To arrange them so
all catch a glimpse of the sun, set row
Of pots on the window ledge, and fastsn
above them and inside the easement
narrow shelf, and still another higher
up, allowing sufficient space between
each two for the probable growth of the
plants. A couple of hanging pots can
be suspended in wire brackets above
the window, and between these can be
hung a number of smaller pots, by
placing across the brackets q strong thin
strip of wood, and hanging them there
to. Then two-pot iron bracket may
be fastened at equal height on either
side of the window, and if desired a
narrow board laid across from one to
the other. All these shelves can be filled
high and deep only a limited number of
small plants can be kept. These, how
ever, will thrive in the light and sun
shine received. If only little time can
be devoted to their cultivation, few are
better than many.
One of the advantages of this plan is
that in small living groom none of the
crowded space is occupied by a cum
brous stand. Another is that all the
pots, save those on the window ledge,
are out of the reach of the mischievous
fingers of children. To keep these lower
pots from being pulled down, it is well
to pass around them from one side of
the window to the other strong twine,
tied at Eeach end around screws sunk
nearly to the head in the easement
The plants would also be protected from
little fingers, from the dust of the living
room, and from callers who pinch the
leaves, by hanging from the wire brack-
cts breadth Of mosquito netting long
enough to nearly touch the floor. 1t
should be tied down at the bottom of the
window with narrow ribbon or cord and
tassels. 1t is easily drawn ASIDE when
the plants are watered, ,orif desired can
be taken entirely down after the sweep
ing and dusting are over for the day
Country Gentleman
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
Is 1T coincidence? Whenever the river
rises there is a run on the banks.

IN Cincinnati daily we notice that Mr..
Tim Gleeson, ex-member Of the Council
from the Fourth Ward Of that city, says he
suffered terribly with rheumatism all last
winter and spring. He tried all kinds Of
liniments and medicines without any bene-
fit until he used St. Jacobs Oil, the first ap-
plcation Of which insured full nights re-
pose, and its subsequent use entirely cured
him. 1t is a great remedy.-Akron (Ohio)
Beacon,
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17

At Madison, Wis, the other day, a
citizen offered a farmer $3.50 for small
load of wood. The farmer was very in
dependent and refused to take less than
81. The citizen meditated moment.
and then said "I'll tell you what I'll
do; III give you two cents a stick for
the load" The farmer thought he saw
a bargain, and quickly replied "I'll
take YOU" The wood was hauled t0the
house of the liveryman and the sticks
unloaded and counted, one by one,
when it was shown that there were ex-
actly 40. The farmer mournfully
pocketed his two cents stick, amount
ing in all to $3.50, and when last seen
was slowly vending his way into the
country, thoughtful and meditative.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17
"Made New Again."

Mrs. VIM. D. RYCKMAN, St. GATHERINGS, Ont,
says: 'R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y: have
used your Favorite Prescription Golden
Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purgative
Pellets for the last three months and find
myself-(what shall say)-'naade neec again
are the only words that express it. was re-
duced to skeleton, could not walk across the
floor without fainting, could keep nothing in
the shape of food on my stomach. Myself and
friends had given up all hope, my immediate
death seemed certain. | now live Ito the
surprise OF everybody and am able to do my
own work ~
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17

& The Zulu chief of a travelling mu-
scum which showed in Rochester was
six feet and a half tall, and of course
was advertised as seven. He wore
scarcely any clothes, spoke whatth lee
turer said was Zulu language, and was
terrific in a war dance. But the mana
ger failed to pay him the stipulated S12
a week, whereupon he complained be-
fore Justice in good English, and said
he was Francis West, Rondout hod-
carrier.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-12-17

J Allen Lewis, an Olneyville, Or. ~
manufactured, had great affection for
house he formerly and for twenty-one
years lived in, and he always said he
wanted to die there. He called there
casually, few days since, and dropped
dead upon the floor.