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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

We publish in another column commit
nication signed MAX" in which the au-
thor respectfully excerpts to our statement
that the action of the Board OF Direc-
tors Of the Western Lunatic Asylum,
in the recent election Of Superintendent.
was clearly partizan. lie says: what
ever may be your opinion as to Gov Holl-
days motives in his appointments. certainly
the Board of Directors are to be acquitted
until by some act they manifest partizan-
ship" That partzanship has already been
manifested in a marked degree. IL is well
known that at the close Of his term, Gov
Holiday appointed gentlemen who are re-
cognized as pronounced partz to sue
coed the only Re-adjustei members on the
Board. At the very commencement OF the
new Boards term of Office, they elected
the Superintendent for three years. is,
our correspondent claims the law required.
Unless we are very much mistaken the law
requires no such thing. 1t does not pre-
scribe the term for which the Superinten-
dent shall be elected. The provision of
the Code as found on page ZIG. is this -
Each board shall appoint u Superinten-
dent, who shall be Il physician, and may APP
point an executive committee, nurses and
attendants and prescribe their c0mpen-
sation'' From the very foundation OF
the institution the Superintendent has
been elected annually, and there was no
conflict whatever between that action and
the Fundamental law The only motive
we have ever heard assigned for the extern
sion of the Superintendent's term was that
the new Governor would, in all probability
select his own board TO succeed his prede-
cessor's appointees. and it was the desire OF a
majority of the present members to render
their successors powerless to remove the
Superintendent The Superintendent is a
salaried officer. HIS compensation is fixed
| by the Board of Directors. His appoint
ment, therefore, is contract into which
the essential element Of valuable con-
sideration enters. Upon the assumption that
the courts will sustain the obligation OF
| contracts, no matter how the contract is
made, the fresh Board of d Directors sought
to bind the hands of those who were to
come after them, by claiming that con
tract had been entered into with the Super
intendent which could not be rescinded fol
for three years. If this is not the true in
| wardness of the whole matter we should
like to be informed on the subject. And il
was upon this very action that we made the
charge of partizanism. The facts on theil
! face sustain US.
As to the political complexion OF the EN-
ployees at the asylum, we can only say that
our correspondents assertions are contrO
verted by some who ought to know. We
accept his statements. however, until they
are met as publicly as they are made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The sugar planters in the West Indies are
appealing to American inventors for a ma
chine to cut the sugar cane. AT present the
cutting is done by the use Of the cane-bil
something like butchers cleaver, and the in
PRODUCTION of machine to cut the cane neal
or below the surface of the soil would greatly
lessen the cost of gathering the crop. Such
machine would be an epoch in the history Of
the sugar belts in the United States and West
Indies equal in importance to the harvesting
machine in the home grain industry.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Philadelphia Press reports an under
taker of that city as saying that he, in common
with every other undertaken in that city, hires
out carriages for visiting, theatre, or shopping
uses even if the vehicles have just returned
from carrying to the burying ground the
bodies of children who have died from small
poy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
prominent Re-ad;tJStpr informs lis

prominent Re-adjuster informs us that
he has thoroughly canvassed the sentiment
of his party in Augusta county, and finds
that without single exception, the course
of Mr.. Massey in the Senatorial fight is
condemned. Some of the gentlemen with
whom he conversed were personal friends
and admirers of the Auditor, but they
claim to love the party better than any one
man. and are tooth and nail against those
who would introduce Discussions in the
ranks. They look upon the united wisdom
thorty far above the views of a single indi-
vidual.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Chesapeake and Ohio Rairo ad Com
pauy is now constructing at Newport News
suita BILE wharves, grain elevators, etc, In
anticipation of diverting large portion OF
the grain and produce of the West to that
point. 1t is expected that they will be
completed in the course of two or three
months, or certainly in time to move the
present growing crops. A bill is now be-
fore the Virginia Leg islature for an extern
sion of the Chesapeake and Ohio from New
port News to Old Point Com fort.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Samuel Young. negro came to Harrison
burg sewers days ago, pretending to be a
member of the Zulu Tribe of Africa, and pro-
posed to deliver lecture to the colored people
in order to raise money to reach his native
land A great many of the colored people at
tended his so-called lecture. The proceeds
Mr.. Young devoted to spreeing. and has
spent the whole time since in carousing and
getting drunk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

At Low Moor furnace, Allegheny county,
$50 laborers are employed, besides $50 al the
mines. They work day and night, turning
out upon an average of 200 tons Of iron ore
in the twenty -four hours. The population Of
Low Moor .-creases rapidly and new dwell
ings are badly needed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

CoLoRED CHURCHES IN NEW MARKET
The Shenandoah Valley says the coloree Meth
odist church in New Market, has recently been
supplied with new bell and belfry.
The members of the colored Baptist church
are making efforts to secure one tor their
church
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Guiteau's counsel, Mr.. Scoville, has pub
lished an appeal in which he asks for cOntri-
buttons to enable him to carry on the case
He states that he has been ruined by the trial
but is willing to still further prosecute it, pro,
vided he can secure enough to keep him dur.
ING its continuation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Mr.. Stansberry Rohr, of Harrisenburg
while driving double team on country road
few days ago, was stopped by highwaymen,
who would have robbed him b, but were fright
ened off by the approach OF buggy, driven
by friend of Mr. Rohr's, which was some
distance behind.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
A FATAL FALL.-The Lewisburg Indspend

A FATAL FALL.-The Lewisburg Iadepend-
ent furnishes the following:
We learn that Mr.. John Thomas, who lived
in the Meadows, in this county, near Nickells
Store, lost his lite on Wednesday of last week,
under very distressing circu instances. 1t
seems that Mr.. Thomas was filling contract
in hauling lot of slaves from point on Lick
Creek, in Summers county, to New Rich
mond, on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway.
As he was proceeding along the Lick Creek
met Mr.. John Duncan, with another wagon,
at narrow point in the road and in attempt
ing to pass, his loaded wagon overturned into
deep declivity. instantly killing him-break-
ing his neck in the fall. We learn that Mr.
Thomas leaves wife and nine children to
mourn his nntimely end
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02
DEATHS.

Near Parnassus, In this county, on the night oil
the Oath tnst Mr. Thos Burton, aged about 81 years
On Friday night, the 20th inst, Of consumption,
near Parnassus in this county, Mr.. James A. Kira
COTE, in the 34th year Of his age.
At his residence in Franklin, Pendleton county,
W. Va, on the morning Of the 22nd inst, after a
brief Illness Dr. Charles D. Boggs in the 45th year
Of his age. He leaves widow and two children.
Died. on the 18th Of January, 1882 at the residence
Of Mr. VIM. McComb, near Fishersville, Augusta
county, Mr.. D. A. Witt, Of Nelson county, Va. n
was actively engaged in business in the county OF
Nelson. His integrity and high business character
commended him 10 the confidence of the public.
His advice was eagerly sought by all classes, who
thought their interest and that of their families
safe could they be entrusted to his hands, His kind
debtors and that kindness often met its reward In
the effort which they afterwards made 70 discharge
their obligation to him Hisife was an illustration
Of the maxim, That public spirit 10 private enter
prise properly directed. Mr.. Witt listened In his
last days to religious instruction, and with much
protested interest. He passed away saying he was
not afraid 70 die. W.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Baltimore american published an in
Blaine, in which the latter explains his
course in the matter of the differences be-
tween Peru and Chill. He states that his
action III every case was sanctioned by the
President that there was no thought of
annexation. and that the good offices of our
government were extended to prevent the
Standardization of Peru by Chilli.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Fire insurance business In 1882, the reports
already made to the New York superintendent
show, was nearly as improbable rs the yeal
before. Nearly one-half the companies which
have reported were worse off at the end than
the beginning Of the year; and, taking the
capital invested, as whole, money has been
lost in it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Richmond Dispatch publishes the fol
lowing notice of former pupil OF the Angus
ia Female Seminary:
"Mrs. Jennie McRae, nee Baird, has engaged
to sing at Grace church CDR. Jackson's), ON
Main street Her engagement will commence
to-day, Sunday. Mrs. McRae has won dis
tinguished reputation by her several appear
ances at the Mozart as an amateur vocalist
The citizens of Richmond will be delighted to
know that they will thereafter have frequent
opportunity to hear Mrs McRae' voice, which
is clear, sweet and full-toned
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A Cincinnati man has telegraphed Scoville
an offer of $4,000 for Guiteau's body after his
execution, which he declined, though the as
sassin iavors making such II bargain in case
he must die.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

We were mistaken last week in stating that
the constitutional amendments adopted in 1876
were published in every Democratic paper of
Virginia, by order OF the Secretary OF State,
prior TO the election. They were directed to
he published in one of the Richmond papers
for three months, The Spectator thought it
had found a mares nest when this error was
discovered 1t is welcome to all the consola-
ton it can get out OF it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Bronze medals have been struck at ST.
Louis for the delegates to the Chicago Con-
Yention of 1880, who through the sc ballots
mementoes are represented to be u of an
inch in diameter, BIG of an inch in thick
ness. and weighing nearly a pound. On
the face is a profile of Gen. Grant sur
rounded by wreath and on the reverse
side will be inscribed the name of the re-
cipient.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Capt. D. C. Cook is arranging for the
erection Of a large blast furnace upon his
splendid properly at Wilton. Allegheny
county. which will make the sixth IN that
immediate neighborhood.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A curious exposure has been made in Ala
bama by the publication OF partial list of arti-
Giles subject to taxation. The mechanical tool
foot up $22S, 500, and farming implements only
7,l00, making total of s305.600, while the
guns, pistols and dirks are valued at 1854, 900,
or $40 900 more than is invested in farming
implements and mechanical tools combined.
The return of tools and farming implements
is, however, known to be incomplete, as the
yearly purchases by farmers are known to be
FIVE times the amount named
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
~ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to q decree OF the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta county, rendered in the cause of W. H. Bells
heirs W. Bells widow, &C., the 22nd day OF
March, 1881, will sell at puplic auction, in front
Of the Courthouse in Staunton, on
MONDAY COURT DAY. THE 27TH DAY OF FEB.
RUARY, 1882,
tract Of land belonging to thu estate of W. H. Bell
decd situated in Augusta coun9y about eight miles
northwest of Staunton, adjoining the lands Of A. B.
Lghtner and others, containing III acres, rod and
Is poles. This farm ia situated in good section OF
the county, accessible to schools, churches &c Has
it good Dwelling House and other outbuildings,
and the sale offers fine opportunity to any one de-
string to make an investment in farming lands.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
of the amended Bill and expenses of sale, and the
residue on credit Of one TWO and three years from
day Of sale, payable in equal annual INSTALL
ments-the purchaser giving bonds for said defer
red instalments with approved personal security,
bearing interest from date, and waving the home
stead exemption, and the title to be retained ul-
innate security g. N. COCHRAN, JR,
WA. HUDSON,
feb2-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The route Of the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad has been surveyed from Wllliamsons,
the present terminus of the road, near Gov
TO Monterey in Highland county en- route to
Pittsburg, The route will be via jackson
river, Big Valley or Little Valley in Bath
county. 1t will tap some OF the richest min
ersl deposits in Virginia and West Virginia
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A bill for the re-apportionmeut of Congress
ional representation under the last Census has
been introduced. Should it become ii law
Virginia will he entitled to one more member
Of the House of Representatives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Oscar Wilde is being stamped as an ass
by the American press. but that don't worry
Oscar much 1t is a cheap way OF adyer-
Using, and brings crowded houses to greet
him. He rakes ia the dollars and don't care
Il cooper for pet names.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Last week we adverted to the absolute ne
ton. AS a result of the interest awaked in
the subject by that article, at least one indus
try has already been inaugurated, and with
the opening season will be put under full head
way. We are not at liberty to 60 into partic-
ulars just now. For the present we can only
state that company composed of several
prominent merchants has been formed with
capital sufficient to push the enterprise they
have undertaken to a successful completion.
They propose to establish here mandatory
for reducing the raw material to marketable
shape, thus providing our home dealers and
consumers with an article which is imported
in large quantities, and carries FROM Augusta
county alone thousands of dollars annually.
This money they rightly believe should be
kept in circulation here, and the profits en-
joyed from it go to enrich our own people.
Now that the ball is started, let the work go
on. No good reason can be given why $780,
900 or 100000 cannot be raised here to make
the plants of those establishments which draw
wealth to community, populate cities and sup
plant inactivity and the old credit system with
life and cash. There are seven nail works
in Wheeling, w. Va, employing capital of
S13,000,000, and last year the average divi-
dends of these companies was 90 per cent
With the favorable location of Staunton, a
similar enterprise here, under jueicious man
agement, ought to yield even large profit
We have everything that nature and railroad
facilities can give to make this centre of iron
All that is needed Is that our
business men should take hold in earnest.
We heartily commend the action of the gen.
tlemen referred to above, and hope the ex-
ample they have set will incite others to &C.
ton. A united effort, calling forth the sym.
pathy and means Of our people generally is
what is demanded. The time for work is
short. Let it go on and increase from now.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

A Carbondale. Penn, correspondent
gives the romantic history of young man
who was once poor, but who afterwards be-
came rich, and married the lady of his
choice: James Dunlap, of New Haven, Ct,
applied for position at Deacon Eldridge's
farm. in Lansdale, twelve years ago. and
was put to work. Eldridge had daughter
fifteen years old. who became fascinated
with Dunlap. and after an acquaintance of
two years he asked the Deacon's consent
for the daughter hand in marriage. The
Deacon objected. because of Dunlap's PEN
niless condition. The girl promised to gain
her fathers consent or put all end to her
unhappy existence. Dunlap left the farm
declaring that he would some day return a
man of wealth and influence. He went to
Wyoming Territory, where he obtained
situation as driver on stage line, and at
the end OF five years he purchased half in
terest in the business. By shrewd finan-
ciering and successful speculations he
cleared $4,000, which. with the profits
from his business, gives him the title of be-
ing one of the wealthiest residents of WyO-
ming. He is also one of the heaviest stock
holders in new railroad enterprise. He
returned after an absence of ten We 4rs, and
has been married to Miss Eldridge. The
wedding was a grand affair. The bridal
couple go to New Haven, and thence to
Wyoming. The bride has rejected many
offers in the past ten years. She is the belle
of Lackawanna Valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Richmond Wing Is filed with ac-
coants of public meetings, held in various
parts of the State, To give expression to Re-
adiuster sentiment on the Senate light
With one accord they approve the action of
the Caucus and condemn MIR. Massey.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

President Arthur has signed the bill re-
firing Justice Ward Hunt from the Su-
premc Bench of the United States. Judge
Hunt WAS appointed from New York in
1872, by President Grant. About two years
ago he WAS stricken with paralysis, and
since then has been disabled from service.
Who will be his successor is the question
that is agisating the legal fraternity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

In the production of wheat in Virginia, Au-
gusta ranks As the first county in the State
Rockingham second, loudoun third, Shenan-
toah fourth Clarke fifth ,Fauquier sixth, Fred
erick seventh and Albemarle eighth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The Washington and Ohio Railroad was
sold by auction Tuesday AT Alexandria, Va, to
parties understood to be in the interest OF the
Baltimore, Cincinnati and Western Railroad
organization, for 5 500 900 This sum will
realize about 80 per cent. for the bonds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Oscar L. Baldwin, late cashier of the Me
chanics National Bank of Newark, n. j., ap
peared before the United States Court al
Trenton Tuesday, pleaded guilty and was
sentenced to Is years imprisonment in the
State prison.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

R. A. Mason, a prominent citizen of Essex
county, Va, is dead William Archer, we'll
known citizen of Chesterfield county, Ia also
dead
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The colored Presbyterian church of Lynch
burg was totally destroyed by fire Saturday
nipht
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Remaining in the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
February 2, 1882.
LADIES.
Bell, Mrs Annie johnson, Mrs Eliza
Buckhauere, Mrs Bette Jefferson, Mrs Corneita
Bailey, Mrs Betsy Johnson, Miss Polly Aun
Bratthwaite, Mrs Belle Lovinger, Miss Philis
Baylor, Miss Sallie MauZy, Miss Alice
Bell, Miss Carrie Moore, Miss Blanche
Brown, Miss Jennie Miller, Miss Alice
Bolden, Mrs May Morrison, Miss Louisa
Barber, Mrs A Metcalf, Mrs
Brown, Mrs Polina Mathews, Mrs Vim
Benford, Miss Sallfe Neloms, Miss Myrtle
Booker, Mrs Sarah Jane Page, Miss Harriet
CaXton, Mrs Maria Porter, Mrs Jane
Carpenter, Miss Sally Rowe, Mrs Martha
Davis Miss Amanda Smith, Susan
Engleman, Miss May Trarr Miss Lizzie
Ford, Mrs Maria Walker, Miss Alice
Henderson, Mrs Alice White Miss Nellie
Hill, Anna
GENTLEMEN.
Beard, D Z Hall, Lewis
Barley, George Hanger, SC
Burdwell, John Holmes, wHw
Bell, Hall, VIM
Oallergan, HIM Howard, William
Carter Robert Jones, 1T
Clifton, Jordan, Nathan
Davenport, James Kitzer, David
Edwards, John Kinney, Ellen
Golus, Mutchlen, Geo
Hanna, BIC Ross, j
Hail. JIM strothers, Elijah
Hampton, j Steane,
Hood, James White, Samuel
immigration and Colonization Assn OF the Valley
OF Va.
Unavailable Letters remaining in StauntOn Post
ONCE, February 2, 1882
Miss Bette vint. Frederick L Atherton.
The above letters, II not called for within thirty
days will be sent the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
g. NJ. YOsT, P. N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The flve-stoiy building in Park Row, New
York, formerly occupied by the World, was
totally destroyed by fire Tuesday. A number
of weekly newspapers were published in the
building some of which lost great deal of val
liable material. -Four persons are known to
have lost their lives In the conaagration, and
others are missing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Irish turnips and potatoes are selling in
New York for less than the home product
Large invoices of carrots, onions and celery
are on the way across the Atlantic. Ii would
be fine scheme new for farmers and gard
ners of the United States to petition Congress
for "prolection.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

The dead-lec in the S tate Senate was sus-
pended by the adjournment of that body
from Saturday until yesterday (Wednes-
day.. Up to that time there was no ground
for belief that it would be broken, though
various rumors were in circulation. Sena-
sser Lewis was telegraphe1 for and had got
ten as far as Washington, but hearing of
the adjournment of the Senate, returned
10 bis home to be present at the marriage
.. OF his daughter, which occurred yesterday.
l:5e is in delicate health, but should sickness
not prevent, it is likely that he viii go to
Richmond to day. If be should take his
place as President Of the Senate, the Read
tusters will have TO get one vote from the
opposition In order to secure q balance.
with the President of the Senate TO give
thecasting vote. What the developments Of
the next few days will Disclose it is difficult
30 determine, but it is safe to predict that
Mr.. Massey will go and Mr.. Allen be placed
sc the head Of the Auditors Department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Texas has 100000 sheep, valued at 3d.
800 900.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-02-02

Mrs. Sothern. widow Of the famous Lord
= = f@s f-''+
Dundreary, is dead.