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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
Legislative Notes

We gave last week the organization of both
houses of the legislature. In opposition to
the gentlemen elected as President pro tenn
of the Senate and Speaker of the House, two
Augusta men were voted for, Maj. Koiner be-
ing supported by the Democrats for the first
position in the Senate, and Maj. Hanger in the
House. There defeat was a foreeone conclu-
sion in both instances.
A bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr..
Atkinson, of Richmond Incorporating the
New York and Buckingham Gold and Silver
Mining company. The company is composed
principally of northern capitalists, who have
purchased the Buckingham gold mines, and
intend to work them on large scale. Hugh
McCulloch is the principal owner of these
mines. A resolution was adopted, calling up
On the superintendent of public instruction
for statement of the official terms of the
county superintendent.
In the contested case of Frazier and Lady
against Dunlap and Leech the committee on
Privileges and Elections have reported in ia
vor of Frazier and Lady. The vote in the
committee stood s to 5-strictly a party vote.
1t will be adopted by the Legislature and the
Re-adjuster contestants seated.
In the Senate on the 18th, Mr.. Jones, the
colored Senator from Mecklenburg, offered
bill for the repeal of the whipping post law,
and Mr.Stevens, colored "a resolution to amend
the registration law.
In the House on the 18th, the first bill of
the session was passed-to incorporate the
Virginia Coal and Iron Company
1t was announced in the House that the
joint committee to count the vote for Govern
or had made an error in their addition of 2 1000
against Cameron, and 1901 against Daniel
The vote s Cameron, 113 473, and Daniel
100, 15s--nmking Cameron's majority over
Daniel 12,715 instead of II ZIG as reported by
the committee to the joint session of the two
houses.
Mr. Lakewood offered resolution that the
committee on Courts of Justice inquire into
the expectancy ofrepealing all laws authorlz-
ing chain gangs and punishment by stripes,
and providing adequate punishment for petty
offences in lieu thereof I'D
The Legislature has not gotten down to real
work yet. The excitement growing out of the
CANVASS for U. s. Senator has absorbed atten-
ton, but now that that matter has been dis
posed of and Capt Riddleberger nominated by
the Re-adjuster caucus, we may expect the
business to engage attention. We presume
there will be an active canvass for the Supreme
and other judgeships, and that after the election
of Senator. the Judges will be taken up and
promptly disposed Of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
Hon. H. H. Rlddleberger

The caucus of the coalition members of
the Virginia Legislature, met in the Hall of
the House of Delegates, on Tuesday night.
There was full attendance. only Capt.
kiddleberger and Col. Cuttings. member
from Manchester, did not answer to their
names. Senator III. C. Wood, of Scott,
presided, and Delegate 7. III. Cross, of
Nansemond. acted as Secretary. The OBJ
ject of the caucus having been stated, Sem
atof Wilcox, of Prince George. placed in
nomination. for Senator, to succeed Hon.
J. W. Johnston, after the 4th of March,
1888, Hon. H. H. Riddeberger, State Sena-
tor from Page and Shenandoah. There be-
ing no opposition, Capt. Riddleberger was
nominated by reclamation, receiving 70
votes, 81 being the full vote of the coalition
members of the Legislature. A committee
was appointed to notify him of the
action OF the caucus. Mr.. Riddleberger
appeared, and addressed the caucus in a
short, dignified and incisiye speech
We should have preferred, as a Repubi-
can, to have seen Republican receive this
recognition, because we believe it was due
to the Republicans. But as the wisdom of
the coalition members had decided other
wise, we do not know that they could have
made choice out of that wing of the party
more acceptable to US personally. There
is tinge of romance about the career of
this remarkable young man. His bovhood
i'm ok bo
of the Valley, his father having been one
OF the old reliable stage drivers, when the
concord coaches numbered up and down the
Valley from Stanton to Winchester. At
the first breaking out of the war he entered
the Confederate service as private, and
served until its close, coming out a captain.
He, for short time succeeding the close of
hostilities, engaged as clerk ia a store at
Harrisonburg. He then got together few
tpye and an old press, and started small
paper at Edinburg. Developing talent as
an editor he moved his press to W Woodstock.
and merged his Office into that of the
Woodstock Herald, of which he became ed
itor. He was elected to the Legislature.
and after serving one term. ran for the
State Senate and was defeated by Col.
Mann Splitter, of Page. He bad been read
ing law during all this time, and after his
defeat applied for and received license to
practice his profession. He shortly after
wards became q candidate for Common
weaItlfs Attorney for Shenandoah county
and was elected. He was again q candidate
for the State Senate and was elected for
the term he is now serving.
Capt, Riddleberger is one of the most
trenchant writer's and attractive speakers
in the State, as well as one of the most ee
9ial companions. His remarkable natural
abilities have developed with unparalleled
rapidity, antii nov be is recognized as one
If the most powerful and magnetic public
speakers In Virginia. His election TO the
United States Senate Is an assured fact, and
in that body he will, if we mistake not,
ank among its most popular and influen-
jal members. He is the fourth United
;tates Senator the Valley has furni shed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

within our remembrance the first having
being Judge Isaac Pennybaker of Rock
imgham. elected by the Democrats in 1874
or 40 the second Hon. James NJ. Ma
son. of Winchester. and the third Hon j. F.
Lewis. of Rockingham. We shall watch, with
more than ordinary interest. the course of
Capt. Riddleberger in his new field OF dis
tinction. and predict for him a brilliant ca
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
Capt. w. S. Lurty.

The gentleman whose name heads this arti-
Gle is the United States District Attorney for
the Western District Of Virginia. He has
served the government for several terms, with
consummate ability and fidelity meeting all the
responsibilities ofhs important position with
considerate regard for the interests of the
government, and the citizens of the State
Courteous, courageous and faithful, the records
of the Court with which be is connected will
show with what fidelity the trnst confided to
him has been discharged, and the high esteem
in which he is held by all parties IN his dis
trict will evidence his appreciation OF what is
due to others. A Republican from conviction
he has maintained his principles with signal
ability on the stump and given tone to his party
by the exemplary conduct of his private life.
His re-appointment by President Arthur will
be fitting act, a proper testimonial to faith
tul and efficient officer, and in consonance
with the wishes of those most intimately IN
terested in the duties he is called upon to per-
form
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
successfully concluded negotiations for traf-
fic connections at Buffalo, N Y, with the
Buffalo, Pittsburg and Western Railroad
system, which gives it short and compre-
hensiYe communication with Buffalo, the
interior of New York. and the Northwest.
The management of this great corporation
works gradually but effectively. 1t never
is heard of before legislative bodies, dicker-
ing for the passage OF bills, or connected
with lobbyists to further its interests. Its
methods are legitimate and always open to
public scrutiny, without fear of any weak
ness being exposed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

On the 1st inst. the tracks of the Southern
Pacific and Texas Pacific railways were
connected at junction Station. eighty miles
east of Ell Paso, Texas, and the new South
ern route from the East to the Pacific is
now an accomplished fact. The spikes
which bound the last tie. were driven by
Mrs. E. Montgomery, daughter of Gen. G
NJ. Dodge, and Mrs. w. N. Bell, wife of the
superintendent of track laying on the Tex
as Pacific road
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

There has been and is now no proposition
to abolish the capitation tax, and the Alex
andria Gazette should not so state il. 1t is
only to remove the restriction its prepay
ment imposes upon the ballot. The capita
ton tax will be Continued. and law passed
which will make its collection imperative
and the fund arising therefrom larger shan
it has been since the constitutional amend
tnent was adopted. for school purposes. The
Louisiana law will probably be the basis of
the enactment the Legislature will adopt.
The suggestion of the Gazette that the
former law. providing that the capitation
tax must be paid before the ch iidren OF the
parent so assessed can attend the public
obstruction to the school house for the poor
children OF the State would be tolerated by
the people OF Virginia. 1t is within the
power OF the Legislature to provide laws
GENTLY comprehensive to enforce the
ion of this tax. and the power should
u be exercised to do So. There is no
of the school fund being diminished
q OF interpolation restrictjoa be-
kKed from the ballot. The true
e school know this well enough
d be no apprehension as to the |
W understanding it. The re- |
zee of political debauchery |
\ne but the most peryerse
for an instant give it
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The old Whitehall gold mine in Spotsylva-
MIA county, has been purchased by number
of gentlemen outside of the State, some of
them members ofCongress, and will be active
" worked 1t is estimated that the mine had
Welded s., 5000 before the war
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

XLANTED-A good active man with horse and har
W ness, to engage in the Sewing Machine bus
mess Good wages and permanent employment
guaranteed. Must be prepared to give good bond.
SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
10 15-2t Lock Box 70 Staunton, Va.
CEALED PROPOSALS.
WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM
stanton, Va. Dec..i2t 1881.
Sealed bids to supply Asylum with the articles
below will be received by the undersigned up to
II O'Clock, M, January LIST, 1882 The articles be
delivered during the month of January
10000 lbs. well fatted, corn-fed dressed Pork.
20 head fat corn fed Steers or Heifers to be de-
liyered at the rate of five a week
1000 bush. White Corn-for bread.
LOCO +" Yellow Corn.
Bidders must state clearly the quality, &C., of the
articles they offer. They may offer them in quanti-
ties smaller than those specified above-the Asylum
to accept so many of the lowest bids as may be
cessary to make mp the needed quantities of the
articles. gW Payment due February 9Th. 1882.
decl5-1t S. A. HOSHOUR, Steward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
ON THE ,4TH DAY OF JANUA

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-PurSuant to q decree of
" the Circuit Court of Rockingham county, rem
dered at the October term thereof 1884, the chan
Gerry cause OF VIM. B. Yancey for, &c. VS.. r. H.
Weaver, &c, we Will
ON THE l4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1889,
at II a. M, proceed to sell public auction on the
premises, at the residence of Mr.. NJ. Weaver, the
splendid farm known s'Lethe,' lying on the
shenandoah River, in the Eastern part Of Rocking
ham county, comprising
/ A tract of 400 ACRES OF CLEARED LAND on the
western bank of said river of nexhaustible fertility
and in excellent cultivation, eco of which are
fine river bottom.
- A tract of $40 ACRES WOOD LAND lying imme
diatey opposite and contiguous TO the cleared tract
on the western side Of said river. The buildings
consist of a LARGE BRICK DWELLING, Barn and
other ont houses Of convenient location and ar
rangement all comparatively new. There are sew
erai Orchards Choice Fruit and 20 acres well set
in grass The growing wheat crop comprises 200
acres In good stand and promising growth, the
landlords interest in which will pass to the pur
chaser The line of the Shenandoah Valley r. r.
touches the boundary Of the cleared tract, with de-
not at short distance. IL is sufficient to say that
mis- farm has long been considered by Judges OF
real estate the finest body of land on the Shenan-
dOah River
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay off a debt
dne John W. Morrison, secured by deed of trust,
ec,ited 10 A. NJ Newman and K Trout, trustees,
which amounted TO 81, 90, as OF October Goth,
isso and the costs Of suit and sale, the purchaser
executing bonds with surety, for the residue in
three equal instalments, payable at one, two and
three wears from day Of sale with interest," the title
~ he retained as ultimate security.
e y. :: s hPsa1' oomr.
dac1-4w ED. S. CONRAD,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick, L. S. Minister to
Chill, died last week, ola disease contracted
shortly after reaching his place of official du
ty He was from New Jersey.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

If Edward Atkinson's estimates are we'll
founded, we are to have a remarkable rail-
road era for the next twenty years. On
the first of January. 1881, we had in the
United States $1,000 miles of railroad
we will have 100000 miles allowing for
one commercial crisis and one railroad pam
ic during that period The promise from
this is wonderful activity in railroad enter
prise and material development.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Postmaster General James has rendered his
resignation to the President to take effect Jan
uary LIST, 1882 Mr.. James has accepted the
presidency of bank in New York, at salary
of 81, 900.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

TERRIBLE FIRE.-Between two ana
three O'Clock on Saturday morning, frame
dwelling house, located on the line OF the
Plttsburg and Lake Erie railroad, some sew
eh miles below Pittsburg, was SET on llre oy
the explosion ola lamp, and of fifty persons
known to be sleeping there, only twenfy-four
escaped alive. All were more or less burned
So rapid was the progress of the flames that
some were literally roasted TO DEATH without
a ah possibility qfan effort being made to rescue
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

A terrible disaster by which over nine
hundred lives we're lost, occurred i'm Wen
ma on Saturday last. The Ring Theatre,
where Sarah Bernhardt recently appeared,
took fire just before the beginning of an
operate performance. The fire was caused
by the fall of a lamp on the stage. The
house was tolerably full and the loss of life
was very great. Many persons we're in
jured, sixty were saved by means of ladders
and by jumping on cloths held below. The
greatest effort was made to save life. The
scene was terrible, the flames shooting up
through the roof and eventually cutting the
building. The chief cause of the catastro-
phe was that in the confusion the iron par
rition separating the stage from the audito-
rum was not removed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The Norfolk Ledger assumes that most of
the Mormon sect belong to and advocate the
continuance of the Republican party in
power. This is entirely incorrect. 1t is a
well known fact that they are, as mass, in
sympathy and cooperate with the Demo-
Gratis. Had the Democratic administration
of President Buchanan, in 1858, done its
duty, when Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston.
marched to the confines of Salt Lake. po-
lygamy would ha We been crushed out, and
the Mormon theocracy destroyed in this
country. But the troops were made to
march up the hill and then march down
again and from that time to this the polyg-
amists have been in sympathy with the
Democrats. Anyone familiar with their
political leanings, knows this, and it is
mere gratuity to assume otherwise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Leonidas Triplett, merchant of Warren
ton, was shot and killed by w A. Davis on
Sunday. The difficulty originated in law
suit and quarrel about turkeys.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Beginning on the lst of January. the
charters of more than one hundred nat ional
banks, all over the country. will expire
within short time. The renewal of these
charters will be opposed, but whether sue
cessfully or not remains to be seen. Some
OF the Southern members want the system
abolished, and return to State banks, but
the craftsmanship in Congress will be suf-
fciently strong, we hope, to preserve our
financial system as it is. Certainly the
State bank system should not be encour-
aged, as it would disturb the business OF
the entire country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The name of Hon. F. T. FIelinghuysen, OF
New Jersey, was sent to the Senate on Mon
day last, by the President, for confirmation as
Secretary of State in place of Hon. Jas. G.
Blaine, resigned. The nomination was con-
firmed, without reference to the committee
and the new Secretary has assumed the duties
of the position. Mr.. Blaine will remain in
Washington during the winter. The Presi-
dent rendered him the Mission 10 England
but it was declined
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Guiteaus case seems to be narrowing down.
The concluding testimony of the defense has
been very damaging to the assassin. 1t proves
him to have been worthless deadbeat in
stead of an inspired agent of the Deity. Mr..
Shaw OF New York, who shared an office with
Guiteau, swGre that the assassin had told him
that he (Guiteau) proposed to initiate Wilkes
Booth and shoot some big man He wanted
notoriety, and if he could not make himself
famous he would make himself infamous The
prisoners conduct in court, interrupting the
proceedings and shamefuly abusing witnesses
has been disgraceful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

There will be some lively lobbying at
Richmond this week.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The balloting for the new Senator will
commence on Tuesday next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

Mayor Courtney. of Boston. has applied
to the Washington Light Infantry. OF
Charleston, 5. c.. for the loan of the Con-
federate flag that floated over Fort Stump
ter, to be placed on exhibition at fair to
be given in Boston this week. for the bene-
fit of the Soldiers Home. of that city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
NEW ADvERTIsEMFNTs.

ITO, FOR CHRISTMAS!.
Special attractions for the
HOL d A rs
JAS. e. TAYLoRs CONFECTIONERY
TOY BAZA AR,
No. 3, Main Street.
handsome assortment of
WAX, CHINA, and INDIES. DOLLS.
TOYS! TOYS!i TOTS!!i
OF every description,
China Vases,
Toilet Sets,
Cups saucers,
20 bobby Horses,
volocipedes.
Come and see the LARGEST DOLL ever brought
to stanton.
sTHE QUEEN OF DOLLS,
My confectionery department is stocked with
10000 lbs Of French and American Candies, made
fresh for the
XMAS HOLIDAYS. a
Fresh Nuts, Raisins, Figs, Currans, Citron, &C.,
All kinds OF
TROPICAL FRUITS,
Florida and HAVANA Oranges, Lemons, Malaga
Grapes, Bananas, sc.
Chrstmast tree ornaments large assortments.
FIREWORKS FIREWORKS.
SKY ROCKETS ROMAN CANDLES, FIRE CRACK
Frs Large and Small.
Don't forget to call and the Model French Doll,
come and see the grand display Of Christmas pres
ents before purchasing elsewhere.
Yours Respectfully,
decl5-2t JAS. Z. TAYLOR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15

The small pox is reported to bepresaiiing
10 considerable extent IN Winchester.
over forty cases were reported there last
week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-15
A ss1GNEE's SALE OF SALE OF REAL. ESTATE

A o'ioNhh 'Ahh of SALE of REAL ESTATE,
In sangersville, Augusta Co., Va
Pursuant to decree in the United States District
Court Tor the western District of Virginia. WILL as
assignee of William F. Kfracofe bankrunt snIi a.: at
public auction, ~ 80 -
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2sth, 1881.
at the front door of the Court House at c+.,,+on
Va, the house and lot Of said bankrunt fraa fro1
all liens and encumbrances. except the contiaent4
right OF dover, situated in the town of Sangersy,Ia
TERAIS:-Costs cash on day of sale and the 20
mainder on credit of and u months with tntar
crest from day of sale, the purchaser to give gond
sonal security for the deferred payments and
the title to be retained as ultimate security
JOHN E. ROLLER Assignee
12-l5-2w of VIM. F. Kiracofe, BanSrnnt