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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
STANTON MARKETS, MARCH "A.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March 9th, 1881
The market was generally slow to-day prices at the
beginning were in some cases shade higher than
last week. but In large majority Of sales very little
If any, better figures than last week obtained
slight concession to close out their stock The
quality did not average good as last week. the
western Cattle not being as good, but the stable
Cattle generally better. We quote at S3a$5 3d. most
sales ranging at 81 75a$5 so per 100 pounds
MICH CoWs-Trade1s only fair. We quote whole
sale prices at $20a45 per head, to quality.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows !:
quality 62a$5 25 medium or good fair QUALITY ia
$4 g. ordinary thin steers and cows, OOaS3 5O
extreme range of prices 300a$5 85. Most of the
sales were from 81 rs to So so per 100 lbs.
SHEEP-We quote at 8a84 cts and extra a9 cts per
pound net. Arrivals this week 4,lO7 head against
5445 last week, and 1889 head time last year
SHEEP-We quote at 4a6K cents, with most sales at
Sac cents per pound gross Arrivals this week 1872
head against $40 last week, and 1,727 head same
time last year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

We have been requested to state that the
delegates purporting to represent the
Blacksburg district, in Montgomery county,
in the Petersburg Convention, grossly
misrepresented the colored Republicans of
that county and section, and that the COL
ored Republicans of that county take no
part in the results of that convention. That
was the case in many other counties. Sew
eral delegates claimed to represent a dis
trict in Rockingham county. who reside in
Alexandria, and other sections of the State
were similarly represented.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The large emigration OF the youth OF
the Valley of Virginia to the Western
States is much to be regretted. There has
never been, within our remembrance, such
perfect fever to leave Virginia as has been
developed this winter and spring. Out of
the many who leave the State, very few of
them will better their condition, and num-
bers of them will wish, before many moons,
that they had remained. The West has
great fascination for the inquisitive youth,
but there are difficulties to overcome and
drawbacks to encounter there more formi-
dable than here. The same amount of
pluck and push shown in the Valley of
Virginia which will have to be developed
in the West, would assure even gre alter
success than in most cases will be realized
in newer country. Virginia needs her
young muscle and brains, and the returns
for their industrious application will be
equally remunerative here as any portion
of the country. We are to have new
Virginia. The railroads now being con-
structed-the vast areas of property, here
toIore practically ValueleSs, now coming
into commercial activity, and the unusual
attention directed by capitalists to our nat
ural advantages and wealth, will soon put
new face on this portion of the State es-
pecially, and open up diversified avenues
for the profitable employment of labor. No
State in the Union ought to have better
future before it than Virginia, for no other
State possesses so many of the elements of
material progress and development For in
dustrious young men, Virginia will soon be
good field. For oilers, no place is suit
able
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The remarkable fact is reported that the
stock OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
is selling at s2O5 per share, 800 par value.
Eighteen months ago it was quoted, we
think, at 81. The advance has been grad
ual for the past year until it reached 1877
and 1917. The extraordinary advance to
2O5 may be traced to the operations, posi-
bly,, of Jay Gould, who, it is stated, is try
ing to get a controlling interest in the stock
This, however, he will not be able to do. A
majority of the stock is held by the Gar
retts, the city of Baltimore and the Johns
Hopkins estate. Neither the city nor the
CARROTS will dispose of their interest, and
the will OF the late Mr.. Hopkins stipulares
that this stock shall be permanent in
vestment. The whole number of shares of
the common stock is little over 147, 900.
OF this the city of Baltimore holds 81, 500 ::
the CARROTS $4,000 and the Johns Hopkins
estate $4,000 shares-aggregating $4,000 of
the 147 900 shares. 1t is not likely, from
this showing, that Mr.. Gould will add the
control of the Baltimore and Ohio Road to
his possessions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The Republican Senatorial caucus on Tues
day evening, nominated Hon. Geo. c. Cor
ham, editor ofthe Washington Republican, for
Secretary, and Capt. H. H. Riddleberger, of
Virginia, for Sergeant-at-arms. Capt. R. is a
native of Shenandoah county, and is at present
Commemorative Attorney for that county, and
State Senator from the counties of Shenandoah
and Page. He is editor, also, of the Wood
stock Nryiasian, and warm personal and po-
litical friend of Gen. Malone.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Ii the Spectators correspondent over the sig
nature OF Zone Interested" will consult the
files of the VIRGINIAN, he will find that the
very points he advances in reference to manu-
features, have been presented through the col
umns of this paper, on more than one occa-
sion. We have time and again called the at
tention of our local capitalists to the fact that
town cannot grow and prosper when all of
its surplus means are invested in bank stocks
and paper shaving, and we have no less fire.
quently urged upon them the necessity as well
as policy of starting productive enterprises in
our midst. Nor have we failed whenever op-
portunity came up, to sound the praises of our
home mechanics, and insist that every posi-
BILE encouragement be extended them. The
fact, however, that we have had no extensive
manufactures has prevented them from acquir-
ing experience in the management of large
concerns Iftwenty years ago the young men
who inherited fortunes, had, upon leaving col
lege, entered some of the great manufacturing
establishments of the North, and mastered the
business throughout, they could have invested
IL
their immediate control and where its influ-
ence would be felt in building up the commu-
nifty. That was the course pursued by the
young men of the North, whilst those of the
South crowded into the professions. The con-
dition of the two sections shows the result.
The Spectators correspondent misapprehends
the article he undertakes to criticise. In it we
urged that our young men of capital ard
brains, as well as those who have muscle and
brains should educate themselves, SO as not to
perpetuate the condition of affairs that now
confronts us. We had no thought OF calling
halt until these young men grow up. Our
object was to insist that they prepare them
selves to meet the responsibilities which will
devolve upon them. If the facilities for ac-
curing practical knowledge of the manage
ment of large concerns, are not afforded here
they should go to those places where such ia
cilities can he enjoyed just as they go to col
leges and medical schools.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The Democrats are very much concernt d
just now about expediting the business Of
the nate, and insist, in order to do so, that
the Democratic clerks and other officers OF
that body. should remain in office, under
Republican organization, for to GUST them
would place in position inexperienced men.
They did not think so few years ago when
the Republicans lost the control of the Sem
ate and House. A general sweep was made
OF all the incumbents, and each vacancy
thus made filled by an inexperienced DEM
ocrat. 1t matters good deal whose OK is
gored.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Auditor Massey has issued circular to
the Collectors of the State revenues, in
structing them to receive tax receivable
coupons at their face value, not deducting
the State tax as heretofore. This order is
in accordance with the recent decision of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
It is stated that the President will appoint
Dr.. Gilmer postmaster at Richmond. We
hcne so. as we believe no better man or truer
could be selected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

1t Is not certain that the officers of the u
s. Senate will be chosen at this special ses-
sion of that body. The Democrats have it in
their power to prevent change at this time,
and by unanimous action may do so. An
extra session OF Congress, it is stated, will be
called to assemble not later than the 21st of
April Then general change will be effected
in the offices of both branches of Congress
1t is stated that Capt. H Fl. Riddleberger, of
this State, will be the candidate of the Repub-
licans for the position of Sergeant-at-Arms of
the Senate The designation of this officer has
been accorded to Senator Malone, and Capt
r. has been fixed upon as the person. The
Democrats will nominate Gen. W. w. Averill,
an officer in the Union army and gal
liant soldier, not only in the regular army
before the war, but in the late civil war. The
issue will be made between the Confederate
captain and the Union general. the Corfeder-
ate Brigadiers supporting the Union soldier
and the Northern Republicans voting for the
Confederate captain. This would look like
clasping hands over the bloody chasm, and
turning spears into pruning hooks and swords
into ploW. shares.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24


There is much inquiry for mineral lands
in the Valley of Virginia at this time. The
report Of the sale of large and valuable
track lying in Rockbridge county, near the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, to English
parties, and the purpose of the purchasers
to at once erect an iron furnace is one of
the signs of the income of foreign capital
This is natural English iron manufactu-
rers have long since learned that they can
not compete with American furnaces, I'M
der our protective tariff, and consequently
they are seeking the localities in this coun-
try where iron can be made the cheapest
This leads them to Virginia. Others have
their attention directed here, for the rea-
sons that we have just stated. 1t is mani
fest that capital seeking investment in this
line, will locate where the original pur-
chase can be made at a comparatively low
price; where coal and coke and limestone
are convenient, and transportation favor
able. These all exist in Virginia. While
invested capital in established works at the
East will still remain there, for the plants
cannot be removed, it is JUST as certain that
new enterprises will be located where the
advantages we have mentioned are found.
Parties are now looking to the vast min
eral lands Of Augusta, Rockingham and
Highland, having in view not only the pur-
chase Of large tracts of land, but the con-
struction of facilities for the development
and utilization of the minerals, timber,
&C., which SO abundantly exist. Similar
properties in other States, not so well
adapted to manufactures, are rated at ten
and twenty times the price the Virginia
lands can be purchased, and it will not be
many years before fortunes will be real
lied out of what is now disposed of at
nominal prices. The Valley of Virginia is
destined to be the seat of busy Industries
growing out Of our iron resources. Saga
cious men see this and are making their ar
engagements accordingly. The early spring
will witness general activity in land trans
fers, and we hope in the introduction of
enterprise and capital to work them to ad-
vantage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Violated faith will bring its penalty. The
utter disregard of the pledges made by each
of the Southern States in resumng its relation
to the Union, has caused much Of the COM
motion that has disturbed the internal rela-
lions and arrested the prosperity of the
South. There will be no peace until the South
"taces to the front" and moves abreast of the
spirit of the age, instead of trying to live
back to the dead past. If it is Gen. Mahone's
mission to lead the advancing column, and
blaze the way for a new dispensation, let it
be so. 1t is an ambition worthy of the BRAY
est soul, and if properly directed, will be
crowned nth the grandest fruitions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The sympathy of the civilized world has
been drawn out for the Beers in their unequal
struggle for their Transvaal Republic against
England. 1t will be cause of general gratifi-
cation to hear that peace has been concluded
and that selfgovernment is to be maintained
by these brave people. A brief sketch of their
history will be found on our first page.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

1t is generally believed that the Presi-
dent will call an extra session of Congress
to meet sometime in May. This will be sad
news for the Democrats, as 1t will necessi-
tate the retiring of many of them from
comfortable places to the shades Of private
life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL-EsTATE.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL-ESTATE.
In pursuance of decree entered by the Circuit
Court or Augusta County, at Its March Term, 1881,
IN the cause OF "Wonderl1ck's executor Wonder
ilcks hers &C., will, as executor of John ]. Won
derrick, decd, proceed on the premises on
MONDAY, 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1881,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder the
following tracts parcels Of land, lying in the
eastern part Of the county near Weyers Cave LIST.
tract
CONTAINING rs ACREsJ
Two roods and three poles, South River, adjoin-
ing the lands Of Rosenberger and others. TWEEN
ty acres OF this tract is in good timber and the bal
ance cleared. 1t has upon 1t
GOOD BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
Good barn, and all other necessary out-houses-a
good saw MILL fine orchard, and fine we'll of water
in the yard. End. A tract
CONTAINING so ACRES,
About five OF which we'll tim bered adjoining the
lands OF Horn Weast and others. This land has no
improvements. 3nd. tract of timbered land,
CONTAINING 18 ACRES,
Adjoining Crawford, Weast and Others These are
good farming lands, in good ne1ghborhood, con-
ventent to churches, mills, &c.
TERMS OF SALE-Ten per cent OF the purchase
money in cash, and the residue upon credits of 1,
q and years-taking from the purchaser for the
bearing interest from day Of sale and
title retained as ultimate security.
Any person desiring to examine these lands will
be shown them by calling the undersigned at his
residence, near Mt. Meridian, Dan1 Weast,
near the same place. B. ]. CRAIG,
Executor Of John ). wonderlick, decd.
marM-tds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Malone figures largely in the Democratic
papers OF Virginia, and we expect they
will have to make an addition to their cap
ital Ms or spell it with small m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

1t looks as though the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad was not disposed to surrender the
trade of the South entirely to Philadelphia in
terests. 1t is stated that an effort was to have
been made on Tuesday to lease the Charlotte &
Atlanta railroad If this is secured, and the
Danville & Charlotte connection completed
Baltimore will have direct connection with
the South The other bidder for the lease is
the Richmond & Danville road, in the interest
of Richmond. If the road should pass to the
management of the B. & o. it will necessarily
divert trade from Richmond, and improve the
revenues of the Virginia Midland.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Behind the simulated delight expressed by
the Bourbon Democrats of Virginia, at get
ting rid" as they say, of Malone, there turks
a quaking fear. They dread the hereafter,
both temporal and eternal, and well they may,
for no country has suffered more from politi-
cal piggedness than Virginia and the South
under the obstructive rule ofthis party. When
the column once commences to move, they
will find host of liberals such as they never
dreamed Of Nor will it halt in Virginia, but
sweep on Southwark, until the laws and Con-
stitution of the country are respected and
obeyed and every right guaranteed, enjoyed.
"Be sure your sins will find you out"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

LAMPS, AND LAMP BRACKETS,
And Chandeliers of every STYLE price and descrtp-
ton Table Knives and Forks in great variety.
Decorated Copeland and Japonica Dinner
Tea and Toilet Sets $50 patterns). French
China Tea Sets in every Imaginable
style, at very low figures; and al
ways on hand the largest stock
of "Roger's" Celebrated
Silver Plated G1ods,
consisting of Knives,
Forks, Spoons,
&C., &C., &C.
And a full line of same In Hollow Ware: and the
largest stock Of water,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

LNOR RENT-The dwelling now occupied by Mr.
IL Brownold, in rear of the Cowan store on New
| Street. Possession 18th of April next.
marA-3t ROBERT G. BICKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Cyprus trees have been planted around
the place where the Gear was assassinated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

The commission to consider the formation
of representative government for Russia
will meet at an early day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
ESTABLISHED 1857.
1881 SPRING AND SUMMER 1881

We respectfully announce that we are now re-
ceiv1ng our
SPRING AND SUMMER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
STEAM AND GAS PIPES,

Terra Gotta Pipes, Cocks Valves &C.. to be found in
the Valley of Virginia. all at the bottom market
prices.
mar24-3m LIPSCoMB l. sOMERvILLE,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24
T IPSCOMB & SOMERVILLE,
STANTON, VIRGINIA,

Have In store and for sale the largest stock Stone
China,C @. Ware, Rockingham and Yellow-W Ware,
Glass Ware at all prices, from the finest to the
cheapest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-24

Our long experience in the business, with our
Baltimore connections enables to compete with
the best houses. Having bought our goods at
THE LOWEST MARKET PRICES,
We are enabled and fully prepared to oner to.
purchasers INDUCEMENTS which cannot
be surpassed by any other in the
country.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-04

Washington, Jan. 3EThe discovery
that Secretary Ramsey's appointment
as temporary secretary Of the navy for
an additional ten days time is illegal,
has given rise to a rumor that each of
the other cabinet officers will similarly
in turn be designated to gil the posi-
ton; but it is not yet clear that this
would be admissible under the law, and
and present Indications point rather to
the appointment of some one to serve
during the remainder of President
Hayes term, with an understanding
that he will bo reappointed by President
Garfield.
1t is learned that some correspcn-
dence on this subject has recently
passed between Hayes and Garfisld, but
it is not known upon whom, if anyone,
the choice will fall. Meanwhile the
names most prominently mentioned by
current gossip are those of ex-senator
Sargent, Of California, and Gen. Wick
ham, of Virginia.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-04
Garfleld's CabInet.

Washington, Jan. 3.-While Secy.
Evarts was entertaining a brother cab
met officer and two leading members of
the house, one from New York and
the other from New England, the con-
yersation drifted into an interchange
Of opinions regarding the composition
of Garfield's cabinet, and the conclusion
was reached that the following would
prove to be nearly correct: Secretary of
state, Senator Blaine; secretary of the
treasury, Jas. F. Wilson, Iowa; secre-
tary Of the interior, d. o. Mills, Cali
fornia; secretary Of war, Don Cameron.
The navy department was accorded to
some southern republican, the attorney
generalship to New York and the post
office-generalship to Indiana.
Secy. Evarts was quite certain that
Blaine would be his successor and that
New York would be given the attorney
generalship.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-04

New York, Jan. 3.-In Brooklyn to-
night James Walsh, aged 10. killed
Barbara Groentha,, aged II, because
she refused to marry him. He pro-
cured dirk and went to the house Of
James Carlisle, 5o2 Willoughby avenue,
where the girl lived, called her to the
door and stabbed her to the heart. She
died almost instantly. After the muir
der Walsh went down to the Gowanus
canal and attempted to commit suicide
by drowning, but was fished out and
taken to the Long Island hospital. 1t
was not known at The time that he was
a amurderer, but he confessed and was
taken to the police station.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-04
COWARDLY MURDER
AYeanx zzan Endeavers TO Murder
whole Family.
He First Tries Poison. Then = Reyoi-
ver-His Victims.

Chicago. Jan. "a wholesale and
cold blooded murder occurred one mile
south of Otis, Indiana, last Friday
night. James Augustine and family
have lived in that place for many years
and were possessed of considerable
property, and generally had good deal
of money in the house. During the af-
ternoon Henry Augustine, nephew of
James,, came from Chicago to make
visit and tried vainly to get them
drunk from q bottle which proves to
have contained poisoned whisky.
About IL O'Clock vt night he got up
from his bed, sought the bedroom of
James Augustine, and leyeling re-
volver, began firing. Mrs. Augustine
was so badly wounded that she died to-
day. James Augustine was shot in the
breast and will probably die. Henry
ran from the room after firing several
shots. The sons hearing the firing
came down, and Christian Augustine
demanded of Henry, whom he met in
the kitchen, what it meant. Henry re-
Piled with a bullet which killed Chris
tian instantly. He gave parting shot
at the younger brother, James, which
only made slight flesh wound, and
then cody went to his uncle's room
and demanded admission, assuring
them he was all right, and wanted to
help them. james, the son, got the
revolver from him, put him in the
kitchen and locked the door. g Henry
escaped barefooted and hatless and has
not yet been captured. Lynching will
probably follow the capture.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1881-01-04

can now be purchased right at home, it
is the most successful preparation ever
introduced to our people, 1t works
like charm in all cases Of Consump-
tion, Pneumonia, Hemorrhages, Asth,,
ma, severe Coughs, Group, and all
other Throat and Lung Diseases. No
person has ever used this medicine
without getting immediate relief, yet
there are a great many poor, suffering,
skeptical persons going about our
streets with o suspicious cough, and
the voice of consumption coming from
their lungs, that will not try it. If
you die, it is your own fault, as you
can go to your druggist and get a sam
pie bottle for 10 cents and try it; three
doses will relieve any case. Regular
size only rs cents. o26-tf