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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12
Meeting Of the Mining Engineers.

The meeting OF the Institute of Mining En-
gineers in Staunton on the Both inst, will be
an event of no ordinary interest to this por-
ton of Virginia. 1t is composed of the most
distinguished scientific men of America, whose
education and profession lead them into an
examination of the physical resources of the
country, and discovering the hidden wealth
nature has provided to impel the forces of civil
cation. 1t is not merely to be a gathering of
learned and. distinguished strangers, but Of
men whose studies and knowledge nave 4 III
rect bearing upon the development and ad-
vancement of this portion OF Virginia They
will meet in accordance with settled rules to
convene annually. Interesting subjects will
be be forethem german to the order of their
deliberations, but the special interest which
attaches to their coming is the know ledge they
will gain of the material resources of this, to
them, unknown section, and the advantages
which must follow to us of this knowledge
being in the possession of gentlemen whose
business it is to make it useful. The pro-
gramme they have mapped out will force upon
their attention the coal and iron wealth of
Virginia and West Virginia; the rich agricul
tural and pastural regions; the splendid water
power and the charming scenery which will
greet them on every side. Nature is now in
her spring attire, arrayed in budding, blossom
ing beauty, with our blue mountains and
balmy zephyrs lending their charms to height
en- the attractions and inspire admiration
These gentlemen will appreciate it all; and it
becomes us to put forth our best efforts in the
welcome that will be extended and the attrac-
tions which will be given. 1t will be an ap-
proprlate occasion for putting on our Sunday
clothes" as the late Col Baldwin was wont to
express it, and show our appreciation of the
compliment that has been paid our mountain
city in the meeting of this distinguished body
in our midst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

The people of the United States elected
James A. Garfield President of the United
States, and the people, without regard to
party. will sustain him in the exercise of the
prerogatiyes of his high office, and main
tanning its dignity. There is singular
unanimity in regard to this with the South
ern people. Although the electoral vote OF
every Southern State was cast against him.
the people recognize the verdict rendered
on the I'd of November last as the express
sion of the will of the majority, and to that
they cheerfully bow. No State and no rep
resentative of a State has the right to as
sumo, either directly or indirectly, the Con-
sttutional functions entrusted to the Pres
dent, and in resisting any such presi,mp-
ton the sympathies and judgment of the
will be with him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

U. S. CoURT.-A letter dated the 9th, from
Harrisonburg to the Richmond dispatch
says
United States Court for the Western Dis
trict OF Virginia Rives presiding-is
still in session, and will be for day OF two
yet. When this session ofthe court commenced
it was not expected to last more than three Or
four days. But the Judge has been actively en-
gagged and much business of importance has
been transacted. The telegraph has already
announced the decision of several important
land suits involving large interests. The small
number OF indictments by the grand jury,
numbering only six cases, and these for COM
paratively trivial violations of the revenue
laws, shows the improved and improving law
abiding condition Of the district. In the earli-
err history o,''be court here there was an aver
age OF about $50 indictments by the grand i;l-
ry az eacn Term Of the court. aud some OF these
for serious ntractons OF the United States
laws. Now the criminal PRACTICE mas dwindled
down to almost nothing. tits believed there
is no district in the United States that can
show better record than this. 1t is one of
which the people have right to feel proud"
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1t ought to satisfy the ambition of any Re-
publican to know that he was instru mental in
achieving the success of the party in the re-
cent Presidential election. 1t was not merely
a question of the official patronage that was
involved, bat the principles upon which the
government should be conducted, and it is
dwarfng craftsmanship when it descends 10
an assault upon the representative head of the
marty, because some paf4cnlar office is not as
s;oned to some particular candidate In this
aiol,t it would be the office and not the gov
ernmental principles involved that stimulated
l.ndeayors and directed effort. This is too low
r,,aoe of craftsmanship to satisfy the de-
. ends of the country or command the appro-
ii of the Republican party
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The June Convention.

The State Convention OF the Re-adjus-
tiers is called to ii eet in Richmond on the
I'd of June to nominate candidates for Gov
ernor, Observation-Disclosures and Attorney
General. AS the time approaches for the
meeting of that body, the chances of the
various candidates for the highest position
are being discussed, and some feeling in
cited between the fir lends of the several as
pirants. Cameron, Wise, Massey and
Groner are more frequently mentioned,
with the expression of favoritism more gen.
orally for Cameron. We doubt very much,
however, whether either will be favored
with the nomination. Certainly not if there
is any probability of bad feeling growing
out of the success of either. The prime
cons liberation of all the Re-adjHsters is to
have harmony in their own ranks, and if it
is seen that this cannot be assured by the
nomination of either of the gentlemen
named, then some one who can command
lhe confidence of the friends of each of them
may be chosen. That man is Gen. Malone,
and if it becomes necessary to bring about
accord and unity of purpose, he will be the
nominee. 1t will not necess itate his resig-
nation as Senator to accept the nomination.
nor if elected. Should the Re-adinsters be
successful, with Gen. Malone as their can
didate, then, having accomplished the pur-
pose of his nomination, he could surrender
the Executive chair of the Stale to the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT and retain his Sena-
tOrial seat. Should he be elected and make
choice Of serving as Governor. then he
could control the appointment of his size
cessor in the Senate, for Il Re-adjnster Leg
islature will assuredly be chosen if the State
ticket is successful.
Whoever may be the nominee of the June
Convention. he will have Il happy time in
getting elected The canvass will be bitter
and the contest exceedingly doubtful. I'M
der the most favorable circumstances mag
Unable for the Re-adjusters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

In discussing the relations between Pres
ident Garfield and Senator COnkling, there
is connected with it reference, almost in
variably, to Gen. Grant. 1t is true Senator
Conkling is friend of Gen. Grant, but we
do not think it german that the latter
should, in any way, be held responsible for
all the utterances and plans Of the New
York Senator There j. no evidence. ez-
ctr. tina, Of personal friendship, 10 SHOW
thai the Senator has given thongflt to
Gen. Grant in the controversy, and The al
tempt to make it appear that the defeat OF
Conkling is stab at Grant is not sustained
by the facts of the case.
1t is three years yet before the succession
of President Garfield will be seriously dis;
cussed, and in that time such changes may
occur, such new demands developed, as to
make it advisable that all the prominent
Republicans, now mentioned in connection
with the nominating convention of that
party, be set aside. 1t is certainly drawing
upon possibilities too severely to make any
thing out OF the contest now going on in the
Republican party, either for or against
Gen. Grant. 1t is an Issue directly between
the President and Senator COnkling and
we can see no reason why the friends of
Gen. Grant should especially concern them
selves. simply as his friends. We know
very well how politicians look at it-how
partizans scan the future and plan to shape
its developments. But it is an exaggera-
ton and perversion of facts to conclude
that Gen. Grant is directly interested in the
result at issue. The history of the last two
National Conventions is more
likely to be repeated than that Gen. Grant
will be a prominent candidate before the
next Convention, and some new man taken
up who will carry off the prize. Certainly
there is nothing in the present antagonisms
that is likely to influence the Presidential
election of 1884. Fresh questions are
springing up almost every day, and ere
three years have passed it is entirely pos
sible that the feeling occasioned by the
sharp conflict now attracting attention will
have been forgotten and harmony prevail
in Republican circles.
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" IRGINIA-IN VACATION.
v In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of Augusta
County, May 18th, 1881.
ROBERT g. GILKESON, Plaintig,
VIM BOYER, Defendant.
IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT.
The object Of this suit is recover of the defen
dant the sum of $3.50, with interest thereon from
January lst 1879, till paid, and the COSTS and for
this purpose to attach any estate effects found
within the County Of Augusta and State Of Virginia
belonging to due said defendant, and especially
small tract of land lying In said County and State,
on the road from Union Church to Churchvtlle, adj
joining Propes' heirs and others, containing about
4 acres.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the defendant,
VIM Boyer, IS nonresident Of this State 1t is
ordered that be do appear here within one month
after due publication OF this notice. and do what is
necessary to protect his interests. Teste,
Baylor. pa. in. RYAN, elk.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

The Petersburg Railroad has. by order of
Judge Hughes, passed from the hands of
MIR. r. G. Pegram, receiver for the past
four years, to the stockholders. Four years
ago the road was dilapidated and the COM
pany bankrupt. The receiver has managed
it so as to place the road in excellent con
dition. establish its credit, and give the
stock good market value--the first instance
where a railroad committed to a receiver
eyer raised its standing
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

GREAT LAND Sur DEnDEp ON Mo0.iay
last, in Judge Rives' CoNfS at Harrisonhnrg, a
long pfadlng aud Important sui; aud Involy
ing the tjsle Ia large body OF land was de-
cided,
1t was suit Of Emily Holingsworth, of
Philadelphia, plaintiff, against the heips of Jo-
nah and of Jacob Blosser, and was decided in
favor of the plaintiff, with the exception OF the
title to $50 acres of land claimed under an old
rewarrant of 1898 by Mrs Peter Paul An
other suit for large area of the land claimed
by the Royal Land Company of Virginia was
dismissed, thus deciding that all of the very
large bodies, or what are supposed to be val
liable mineral lands claimed in the suits in this
court in the name Of Emily Hollngaworth, be-
longed to that lady and her representatives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

The Conservatives of Charlottesville held 8
public'meeting last Tuesday to nominate can
didates for municipal officers NIB. R. Pace
was chosen for mayor and full council tick
ct selected. Among the latter is MI John
West, highly respected colored man and the
oWner OF property in the town
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

IINELEGRAPH Jacob Myers will stand this fine
horse the ensuing season, upon the following
terms: s. for single leap, payable at close Of
season; So for the season. For insurance of life
colt $40, payable when the colt is dropped For
particulars look out for circulars. mayl2-3t
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Hon. Stanley Matthews nomination for AS
sociate Justice on the United States Supreme
Bench, has been adversely reported on from
the Senate Judiciary Committee by the votes
of all the members Of that committee present
Col. Thos. A. Scott, of Philadelphia, the
great railroad king, is lying dangerously i'll
from paralysis, with but slight, if any hope
of his recovery.
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NEW ADvERrIsEMNTs.
T AS. W. MENTIONS

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For the
Communicated.

MEssRs. EDITORS: For the last few weeks there
has been great excitement in the district regard
to removal of B. B. Botts Revenue Collector of
this district account of his ignoring republicans
and especially the colored voters of the district
There now two petitions out soliciting signers
for the removal OF Mr.. Bolts and the other for
retaining him. The one to retain him Ia gotten I'M
by Office holders and signed by Democrats who
have always tried to crush the Republicans out of
existence. If the Democrats refused to sign the
petition they would try and COMPEL them by saying
If Mr. Bolts was removed all the offices iii his power
would Je filled by negroes. The other petiton was
gotten up by the Republican voters who have spent
their time and money for the sake OF the Repuhli-
can party, and only wish to be recognized as part
of the party all times and In all places according
to their ability. We have nothing to say in regard
to Mr.. Bolts as gentleman or MS ability to fill
the Office, but there other Republicans who
just as well qualified Mr.. Bolts, and who will
treat the Republicans with due respect. One of his
appointees said to gentleman the other day that
all the negroes wanted office, they had too many
privileges rate, they never should have been
allowed to vote. Now, Mr. Editor, we have been at
tine convenience OF other men for the last fifteen
years, and now We propose to see If 1t cannot be
remedied, because such treatment that we are
tired Of and we do not intend to stand any longer
We hope all colored Republicans In the district will
look into this matter and act upon it right away.
Respectfully yours
", G. ELLIOTT,
F. T. WARE, Il
n. B. MCDOWELL,
j. T. ANDERSON,
r. ]. SHELTON,
T. B. GASKINs, Sec'y.
~ ~ proper W say IH"' W. w Aoi oiteofoc
the above communication. We publish it be-
cause respectable colored citizens desire that
it should reach the public, and not that we
with any movement against Mr.,
Bolts We recognize the right of Republicans
and Democrats to petition and expostulate in
regard TO public offices and officers, and when
their complaints are respectfully framed We
will at all times give them access to our col
gmns. We know nQthng about tha more
serious part of the complaints, bqt we think
they are greatly exaggerated, and that an in
terview With Mr. Bolts would have convinced
the signers of this, Mr. Bolts is an ingrained
all efficient officer, and a gentle
man, and we regret that any alleged cause of
dissatisfaction should have arisen with the ad-
minitraton of his office.-ED. VIRaINIAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

I>OR RENT two or three large NEATLY FURNISHED
ROOMS, ready for housekeeping; destrably sit
uated-No. 20s Main Street. Apply at this office.
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REAOTIFUI4 AMERICAN AND FRENCH FIGUR-
- ED LAWNS and Organizes, Linen Lawns, Dot
ted SWISS Musltns, Persian Lawns, India Lawns
Linden de indie, and other desirable Summer
Fabrics, at D. A. KAYSER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-12

SATURDAY, JUNE l1Id, 1851,
Proceed to take and state the following accounts
LIST, an account of the real estate and the value
thereof, conveyed by VIM Campbell In his life time
to Julia F. P Campbell, which is subject to the pay
ment of the debts of the decedent, VIM. Campbell;
I'd, account of the debts due by deceden whether
by bond or otherwise. At which time and place you
are required to attend. JNO. W. STOUT,
may12-4t Commissioner.
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Pr re f L I s r.!
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But at prices compare avoraby
cost &c. only the largest stock Of fancy
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MANY COMBINATIONS

have been tried, but none with such happy re-
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err II you are suffering from any derange'
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PrRRY. Ga. ..April IA. 1879.

have watched the Use OF the medicine now
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THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Pro
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"'''' 81. CAssELs, Druggist.
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ATLANTA GA Nov. /, Isl!

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Jhe sa|arietta sanrnal'
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Respectfully,
w. L. BARNES.
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1881.
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FOR SALE.

Any person wishing to buy small farm
good land and good four room house, six
miles from Marietta, on Cherokee road, con
venient to Churches and Schools, will please
call and see me,
II. G. WHITE.
Marietta, Nov Goth, 1881
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An Elegant Home
II MILES FROM MARIETTA
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Magnolia Cotton Gin.

For quality of work this Gin is unsurpassed.
It cleans the seed better, thereby giving more
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per pound more than cotton from other Gins
1t is the only Gin of tue kind in this section
Our terms for ginning are only one-tw@Dtleth
We guarantee satisfaction. Bring in your cot
ton and give US trial.
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We also do all kinds of
Carpenter Work. Bridge Building. &c.

Our shop and gin is situated between Can
ton and Alpharetta streets, near The Methodist
church. GUNIER, WHITE u GU
Roswell. Ca, Sept. l, 1881.
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Marietta DWELLING fol- Sale.

THE CARROLL PLACE, adjoining Col
P W. Alexander in Marietta aud containing
an excellent dwelling house of six rooms, and
five acres of good land, is for sale rent at
low figures Apply to the Journal Office or to
Col Alexander for trIms Nc
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The HARPER Whiskey is the result OF
the experience Of twenty two years. y, "n'o aa
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favor and exhilarsting quality unsurpassed oy
any ever made in Kentucky.
any |. W. HARPER, Distillei
Nelson County, Ky.
J.H. COOPER, Sole Agent,
Marietta, Ga.