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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12
For the VIRGINIAN.
Synod of Virginia.

The fifty third convention of the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod of Virginia was held in
New Market, Va.
The Synod convened Wednesday 9Th, 1889,
at which time nearly all the pastors and dele
gates of the Virginia Synod were present.
The meeting was called to order by the
President, after which the President read his
annual report, which was one of the most per-
feet pieces OF literary production. 1t showed
care and deep thought in its composition.
The treasurer's report was read, and listened
to with attention by those present, and was
both interesting and encouraging.
The Synod Of Virginia will soon be out of
debt and will, enjoy Il rich treasury.
The parochial report and the condition and
development OF the several pastoratts of the
Virginia SYNOD were read by the pastors ];
these were not only pleasant to hear, but en-
couraging also. BY these reports the church is
certainly getting in sure way to progress,
and the cause of Christ advancing and the
glory OF God developing. M
Rev Dr. Gilbert, of Winchester, was elected
President; Rev.D. Nj. Moser, of Shepherds
town, treasurer ard j. I'll. Barb, OF Waynes-
boro, pastorate secretary. The talventon
was one of unusual quietness Everything
seemed harmonious and pleasant,
Home apd Foreign missions were discussed,
and showed Il eat advancement III THIS par
ticular respect, and ere long the Virginia
Synod will send a missionary to India or
Africa with her own means, and will then en-
joy the pleasure of giving, with a willing hand,
to the Lord. Although this Synod has been
doing a great deal for missions, both home and
foreign, it can do great deal more yet.
The pulpits of all the churches OF New Mar
ket were filled on Sunday, by members OF the
Synod The pulpit OF the Lutheran church,
on Sunday night, was occupied by Kev. y.
M. Moser After this sermon, three young
men were licensed to preach in E.V Lutheran
Synod Of Virginia.
The good people of New Market seemed to
be unlirlng in trying to make the visitors
happy while with them, and long will they be
for their hospitality toward the
OF the Synod and the visitors;
II n TT
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For the VIRGINIAN. |
7irginia and Her Mining Interests.

Virginia and Her Mining interests.
Every day gives added proof that Virginia
was not dead but sleeping However much
the Readjuster party may be abused and dis
paraged by the Bourbons, they too will ere
long reap the benefit of the bod, aggressive
purifying policy which is cutting away dead
issues and deafness generally to give place to
new and better things. "The rain talleth on
the lust and the unjust" and this reign of JUS
tice, liberality and energy which has come to
Virginia under the name of REIMBURSEMENT
will rebound to the good of each and every
citizen of the dear old State. Not only are
capital and new people coming to us but many
of our young men who were forced to leave
Virginia years ago to seek the living they
could not find here are returning to help for
ward with their energy, strength and expert
ence the work OF developing the vast resources
Of the old Dominion.
Our young friend VIM. D. Gray, for some
years past practical miner and mineral as
saver in the West returned to Staunton during
the summer to visit his parents and finding
things looking up here determined to stay and
prospect" the State before going West again.
We are pleased to learn he speaks in hopeful
terms of our mineral interests throughout the
various portions of the State he has visited.
He has lately discovered right here in Augusta
county, manganese ore which he pronounces
of the finest kind and quality in which opinion
he is sustained by Major Hoichkiss. Manga
nese is a valuable commodity for iron and steel
manufactured, and in the dyeing of calico
prints also for bleaching and other purposes.
Mr.. Gray will at once take steps to develop
this valuable mlne He has associated with
him in this undertaking Mr.. Preston Baylor,
and we understand they mean to push the
thing through at an early date.
There is no longer any need to Ego West
young man" The wealth you seek lies be-
meath your feet Virginia bids fair to become
a great m ming State. Shall strangers or our
selves enjoy the benefits ? is the only question.
S. b. nj,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12
The County Canvass.

The following canvassers Will address the people
In behalf of the cause and Congressional candidates
Of the Reai1uster party at the times and plac, s.
HON. JOHN PAUL.
Waynesboro, Saturday, Oct. 81, at 2 O'Clock, p. m.
Parnassus, Thursday, Oct. %, at 2 O'clock p. III.
Spring Hill, Thursday night, oct. &c.
Mildehrook, Friday. night, Oct. 81
Hon. II. II. RIDDLEBERGER.
Stannton, Monday, Oct, %, court day.
Hon. S. BROWN ALLEN.
Waynesboro, saturday, Oct. 81, at O'Clock, p. m.
JACOB YoST.
Greenville Saturday night, Oct. IA.
Sherando Thursday Night Oct 10
Bellevedere, saturday, Oct. 81, at O'Clock, p. m.
Craigsville, Thursday night oct. &c.
Mt. Sidney, Saturday night, Oct %.
Middlebrook Thursday night Nov 2.
Churchvtlle, Saturday night, Nov. A.
Staunton, MONDAY night, Nov.6
W. E. CRAIG.
Middlebrook Friday night, Oct. 10.
Newport Saturday night, Oct. Il.
Churchvlle, Wednesday night, Oct Is
st. Marks School House, Friday night, Oct 90.
Midway, Wednesday night, Oct. 25.
Baskerville, Saturday night, Oct. 49,
Rank1ns' Factory Wednesday night. Nov. 1.
Waynesboro, Saturday night, Nov. T.
Staunton, Monday night, Nov
ROBERT J. WALKER.
Belleyedere, Saturday, Oct. 81, at O'Clock, p M.
appointments for Mr. c. D. A. CURRY and other
speakers yet to be made.
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CORRECTED WEEKLY BY EAKLE Il JONES,
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
Monday, Oct. IL, 1882.


BEEF CATTLE.-The market to-day has been fairly
active, though prices were fraction Off, for the
better grades and " for the others. The quality
of the offerings averaged trifle better than last
week. There was quite a long line of good butcher
Cattle, though common grades We're fairly well rep
resented. Prices ranged from 7aa$6 so, few only
selling at the latter figure; most sales were made
from Hasa % per 100 lbs,
Prices Of Beef Cattle ranged as follows Best5 75a
Sc co. that generally rated fret quality O0a$5 62%
medium or good fair quality 00a$4 10; ordinary
thin Steera, Oxen and Cows 75a$3 87% Extreme
range Of prices 75a$6 so, Most of the sales were
ff0m4 00a$5 25 per 100 lbs, Total sales for TIE week
21S9 head against 1887 last week.
SWINE.-The offerings number nearly twice as
many as last week, and among them is full repre-
sentation of common grass Hogs stillers though
those among them classed as cornfed Chicagos are
also In falr numbers, and quite good as they
were last week. Trade Is reported as air to good
ana fully equal to the increased receipts We quote
common Hogs at lOal1 cents, cornfed 114 ala cts
ana st1llers at Hall accents per lh not Receipts
This week 6376 head against 32T2 last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There IS q large increase in
Inc number OF the offerings last week, and no
Improvement In the quality. Prices are OF 4 here
IS no outside demand, and that on the part Of
patchera Is not active. We quote Sheep at 3a5 els
ahd Lambs at 3%a6 cents per Id gross, few of either
ssInng at the outside figures. Stock Sheep-Wethers
az 5af& cents per lb gross, and Ewes at 5ta$3 SO
PEE "g, mead Receipts this week GIFT head against
437l last week.
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More Evidence.

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men Your valuable Peruna is the best med
icne ever used. Nancy Fetterm an
Cookport, Indiana Co, Pa.
Your Peruna for Indigestion and Liver
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l was suffering with pain in the chest, palpita-
ton of the heart, with great swelling of the
stomach. Peruna is doing wonders for me-
John Donahue.
Sharpsburg, Allegheny County. Pa.
have had liver complaint for three years l
thought would have to quit work I have
taken two bottles of your Peruna and am we'll.
Thos Bradford.
Allegheny City, Pa.
Ask your druggist for DR.. Hartman's book
on the ILLS of Life -gratis
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Bourbon Methods.

Republicans are accustomed to the abuse
tiers in this canvass by the Bourbons. They
went through the same ordeal in 1879, 1878,
1876 and 1885, We then as an anizatlon,
contested the result of the election before the
people. We had all the arguments and all
the facts on our side, and for this reason they
never attempted to discuss public issues upon
their merits, but were profuse in denuncia-
ton, villification and SANDER They did not
want the calm judgment OF the people to get
hold of the facts, and in dspassionate frame,
consider them. Passions and prejudices had
to be aroused so that reason could not be in
voked, and in this way to give direction to the
popular current. The ReadjustGrs are ar
rayed in opposition to Bourbonism in as direct
manner as ever were the Republicans, and
it is because the destruction OF that faction as
political entity is threatened, that the fuss and
fury of Bourbon orators and writer's are excited.
They assailed Grant in 1872, Hughes in 1878.
Hayes in 1870 and Garfield in 1880, just as
they assault Malone and Wise and Paul, in
1882. They predicted the cirest results to the
country and State IN the event of Republican
success in each of the contests named, and
made people believe that nothing but Demo
cratic ascendancy would preserve the .Consti
tuition of the country.
In every national contest the Republicans
succeeded, and the nation went on its career
of greatness-the peoples interests were cared
for-the public debt reduced, taxes lightened
Industries encouraged, and peace and pros
perity assured. And so with the success of
the ReadJusters in State affairs. Every act OF
legislation, every change in Administrations
has been for the welfare of the people. Cor
rupt rings have been broken up, fossilized
politicians shelved, the debt settled, taxes re-
duced, the public schools increased and i'm
proved, the whipping-post abolished, the bal
lot purged and soon to be made free, and pub
lie thought and party methods liberalzed.-
These are the answers which are presented to
Bourbon virulence and ISLANDERS. The people
erly appreciate the present. All the slime and
vituperation which are heaped upon Malone
and Bossism simply exposes Bourbonism as it
has always existed in Virginia. They dare
not &C before the people upon their record,
upon facts and arguments, but employ their
time in Matching epithets with which to assail
all who oppose them. hoping thus to escape
scrutiny into their history their infidelity to
public trusts, their ISLANDERS upon the State,
and their cowardly and malicious persecu
tions and prescriptions of those who dare to
differ from them. The people are beginning
to understand all of this and it is knowledge
of this fact that intensifes Bourbon despera-
ton, as the canvass nears its close. And well
may they rage and tremble for as certain as
the Seventh of November comes, will they be
overwhelmed by the popular verdict then to |
be rendered, and the State emancipated from |
the last vestige of the ruinous rule which has |
So harmfully affected all the interests of the |
people for the past twelve'years.
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Col. S. Brown Allen is doing good SER
vice in varions portions Of tie State, and
wherever he goes he is enthusiastically re-
ceived. lie is making line reputation as
public DICTATOR and orator. His friends
in Augusta are gratified to learn OF the
splendid record he is making.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

Virginia has maintained an attitude of hos
tility TO the Federal Government ever since
the war. Not until the Liberal party was Or
ganized, was there any weakening of their po-
sition and now the struggle CONFESS as to wheth-
er we shall advance in our friendly relations
to the constituted authorities of the country,
or go back to the sulen, spiteful and unnatu-
raj enmty Which so long distinguished the
the dominant party IN this State. 1t is whether
reason, common sense and patriotism should
govern in our political action or insane pref
udice, partizan passion, and sectional hate,
direct our course. All men, in q rational
frame of mind, who have the moral courage
to obey the dictates Circumstance and do right
for the sake of the right, can have but one an
swer. Our interest as well as our duty point
out the only rational line of policy, and that
is to support and defend the government of
our country and cultivate sentiment of re-
spect and devotion for it. 1t is blind, mex
cusable folly to do otherwise The great
mass of the people feel this. 1t is only the
ambitious, selfish politicians and place hun
eeIS, WHO auVlse W I'LL opposite line al con-
duct. They can offer no solid reasons for so
doing. They cannot make out case on ar
gnment. They can only appeal to passion
and stir up prejudice in justification of their
attitude. The contest in Virginia draws the
line between these policies, and it is for the
people to say which they will oh oose In the
one there is tranquility and prosperity In
the other contention, strife, passion and mate
rial obstruction. We will decide the position
of Virginia in November next, and that YER
dict will have far reaching influence upon
the best interests ofthe people and the destiny
of the Commonwealth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

The Georgia election resulted, as usual in the
election of the Democratic ticket by an un-
natural vote. Mr.. Stephens is chosen Govern
or by majority of 60,000 The captation tax
restriction upon the ballot is in operation in
that State, and of course the majority given
Mr.. Stephens is not an expression of popular
will. Gen Gartrell, the Independent candi-
result, because of gross corruption and fraud
in the election, intimidation at u the polls,
and false counting of the managers. The
main object OF the contest is to expose these
frauds and outrages, and show the country
how elections are carried and Bourbon ma
jorities rolled up in some of the Southern
States. There ought to be power lodged
somewhere to protect the ballot box and
preserve its purity. people who tolerate
such wrongs as are charged in the Georgia cleo
ton, will sooner or later have to answer to the
conscience OF the country for them. Virginia
furnishes an example ofthe judgment which
comes to a party that seeks to perpetuate
its power through assam is upon the funda-
mental principle of free government, and vi
ciate the most sacred agency for the preserva-
ton of Republican government. To corrupt
the ballot is to poison the fountain source of
our institutions, and the political power which
avails of such means to continue its ascen-
dancy, will find in the end, that there are
humiiaiions and retributions in store for it,
that it will be hard to bear The very class
of persons-those claiming to represent the
wealth and culture the Commonwealth-who
perpetrate these evils, should be those who
ought the more sacredly guard the laws and
demand their enforcement in letter and spirit.
They can afford to be liberal-they should
have the courage and the patriotism to dare
to do right, and not compromise their own
manhood and the foundation principles of
government. In resorting to corrupt prac-
tices and illegal methods to retain power, they
expose moral cowardice which cannot long
dominate. The innate sense of right of the
people will stir them up to resistance to such
means and Inaugurate revolution which will
sweep out of power those who have attained
1t by prostituting law and legislation to such
vicious purp )ses.
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An Important Matter.

The importance of the popular vote on
the constitutional amendment to be passed
upon in November next cannot be well
overestimated. IL is whether the capita
ton tax restriction shall continue to en-
cumber the ballot or not whether the citi-
zen who is amenable to all the demands Of
the State in times of peace and war. shall
have dollar price fixed upon his vote. The
class who are DISTINGUISHED by this provi-
sion of the constitution. are those who
work the roads in times of peace, and Shout
der the musket in times of war. whether
they can spare dollar from the support of
their families or not. Not only, in this
light is the restriction wrong. but it is
vicious in that it is the nursery of crime and
debauchery. and has a tendency to de-
moralize public sentiment and prostitute
party organization to purposes which must
be obnoxious to all good citizens.
1t should not be forgotten that separate
ballot has to be voted, either.'' for the con-
stitutional amendment. or against the
constitutional amendments - that it has to
be deposited in separate box, and counted
separately, by the same comm issioners and
in the same manner that the other ballots
are to be counted. 1t is well enough for
the committees of the Liberal party in each
county to have their attention drawn to
| this, and by no means neglect this very
| important matter.
| Past experience in this State shows that
more capltation tax was collected before it
was made a prerequisite to voting than
since, and that the restriction has been a
palpable disadvantage to the school fund
instead of a benefit. While no good has
accrued from it, vast harm has resulted
from its enforcement, and there is no interest
of society that is to be subserved by it. 1t
was enacted as partizan device to en-
trench the Conservative party in power.
but the representatives OF that organ ization
admit that it has proved boomerang in a
political sense. 1t will not do. however, for
the friends of repeal to trust to any assur.
ance from the Bourbons. We are inclined
to the opinion that most of them will vote
| to retain the offensive clause in the COnsti-
tuition. and negligence on the part of the
Liberals may prove disastrous when the
vote is counted. Vigilance should be OBJ.
served in having the tickets printed for the
constitutional amendm ent." and placed in
the hands of every voter. with proper in.
struction as to the manner of depositing
them. We must make assurance doubly
sure, by getting every vote cast for repeal
that it is possible to procure. If the ma.
jority should be large. well and good. Ii
will do no harm. The larger the better.
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OCTOBER ELECTIONS.

DEMOCRATS SWEEP onIo-wEsr VIRGINIA
ELECTS ONE ItEPuBIICAN CONGRESSMAN.
Especial to VIhGlNlhNl
BALTIMORE, OCT. II. 10 r. M.
Ohiu gives majority OF thrty-live thous-
and for the Democratic ticket. Democrats
carry ten congressman. West Virginia
elects three Democrats to Congress, and
one Republican, the latter being Golf.
AMERICAN.
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THE MARK T. rs.

The markets show very little change from our
last quotations. There has been a slight improve
ment in -four in this market, the farmers not bring
ing much in, because of the seeding season. There
Is nothing In the general market to sympathize
with this. We quote flour, family, $500; extra,
"a so; super, $500. Wheat 9Oa95; corn, 7SaS0 OATS
40a42; clover seed, $500; timothy, $3.50.
In Richmond, wheat, 1.0sa$1.i2. In Baltimore,
1.0Sa$1. IA.
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The editor of the Baltimore Sun has been
carefully reading the Bourbon papers in Vir-
ginia, and believes what they say-hcnce its
opinion about the Virginia canvass as ex-
pressed in its issue of Monday last. 1t claims
a complete victory for the Bourbons. Our
contemporary will be sadly disappointed when
the result is announced after the 7th of No
vember, and he convinced that it is not safe to
trust Bourbon authority
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

William experience of many years "a Silver
smith, Matchmaker and Jeweler in, Paris, Berlin.
and other capital cities Europe and Araer1ca, he.
feels himself competent to do any kind OF work
with WATCHES and JEWELRY In a skilful and
wOrkmanlike manner. Give him trial and he
will guarantee satisfaction.
oct 12-4t j. G. KRUGER.
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The Richmond correspondent ofthe Norfolk
Ledeer has the following precious paragraph:
d" Owing to the fact that for some unaccount-
able reason their letters fail to reach their des-
tination, several prominent democrats now
have their letters addressed by other persons
They do not care to trust The Post Office De
partment in Virginia while it is so absolutely
in the hands of Malone"
This is a gratuitous SANDER upon q faith
full a class of public officers as was ever ut
tered We venture the assertion that in
no instance has letter been designedlv
detained or intcriered with in its transit
to its destination, and that when complaint Is
made, the true reason of il will be found with
the parties writing the letter. in the imperfect
direction or some other defect over which the
Post Office Department has no control and for
which it is not responsible.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

As trustee in deed of trust executed by JAS. r.
Burket and others. of record in the clerks office of
Augusta County Court In D. L. 90, pages 93-4,
shall offer for sale at public auction, the prem
ises,
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1892, AT 10 A. M,
that desirable tract of land of which the late VIM
A. Burket died seized, situated Middle River In
Augusta county, adjoining the lands of Chas H.
Stengle and Others containing including the dover
interest Of Mrs. X. Dixon, which will also be sold,
1872 acres and rs poles. The improvements
good. Mrs. Il. Dixon will unite In deed with pur-
chaser.
TERMS.-About $3.50 cash; about $3.50 In one
year; and the residue in two and three years. In
equal annual instalments, with interest
octl2-2t NJ NJ. BURKET, Trustee.
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FEW GoODsl NEW GOODS!

J. G.. KRUGER has just opened New Jewelry
store in Mrs. Kelly s Main street. adjoining
Capt. Marquis marble yard He will keep u small
select stock of lrstclass goods, and will sell at
sonable prices. He is prepared to do all kinds of
work in the
SILVERSMI FL AND JEWELRY LINE,
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Mr.. r. p. Brooks, talented colored
lawyer of Richmond, Va. died on Monday
last. He had been in declining health for
some time and his death was not .unex-
pected. He had been well educated. was
an effective speaker. and was regarded as
a lawyer Of good abilities He was Secre-
tary OF the Republican State Central Com
mittee. and was well known throughout
the State. His atlianced. NJ ISIS Campbell.
daughter of Mr.. Thos. C. Campbell, of this
place. was summoned by telegram to be
present in his last moments. but did not
reach Richmond before he breathed his
last.
MI J. w Poinlexter an intelligent Repub-
lican from Louisa county, is in the city, and
gives an encouraging account ofthe prospects
of Hon J. Amber Smith, in the Richmond
District Mr.. Poindexter is an effective speak
er. himself, and his canvass of Louisa county,
justifes him in predicting majority for Smith
in that county, of at least 700
Let every opponent of Bourbonism, whether
he be Republican or Readjuster, do his BEST
before and on the day Of election, and there
will he no Cause to fear an overwhelming
triumph for the Liberals. One or two days
devoted TO the cause, in urging others to
pay the poll tax and cast .heir ballot will be
time we'll spent
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w ANTED.

WANTED
partner with capital of from $4,000 to "a 900,
in good paying business In Staunlon A new
thing-no risk. For particulars address
octl2-2t Box 101, stanton, Va.
NEW JEWELRY STOREl
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 1882, AT 10 A. M,

NEW MASONIC HALL.