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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09


The campaign just closed has been one of
unusual activity and more or less bitterness.
On the one side it has been contest OF argu-
ment and measures on the other. inflam-
matory defamation, epithet and denuncia-
ton. While the methods employed BY the
Democrats cannot be defended in the forum
of conscience or justified by the calm, de-
liberate judgment of the people, yet it was
but reflection Of past encounters, and an
exhibition of temper growing out OF the
desperation of party necessities. We have
never known more fierce malignity than
has been shown by some few on the Bour-
bon side, or a spirit more at war with the
good order of society and conservative influ-
ences of government. We really cannot un-
derstand the moral and mental composition
OF men, when they allowa difference OF po-
ltical vie VS. to influence their social and
business relations. But such is the case,
chat men have been prescribed in their bu-
siness and social relations who, acting from
convict ion, have considered it their duty to
community and the State, to vote against
the Bourbon party. 1t is natural for men
to differ on public questions. There
never was one that did not have two sides to
1t, and as mems mind vary in their processes
be expected that all would take the same
view of important issues. And because OF
the express ion in word and ballot OF this
natural difference. the enginery OF perso-
nal and business persecution and proscrip-
ton has been invoked and put in motion to
deal out pun ishment to those who have had
the courage to respect their manhood.
We trust, when the excitement OF the
canvass is over, be the result in favor OF
one party or the other, and the calm comes,
that review OF the canyass will inspire re-
greet for the excuses that have been in
dulged and guide to more conservative
methods in future contests.
The destiny of the State does not abso-
lutely hinge upon the temporary success OF
any party. IL may seriously affect the pub
lie welfare when the administrative policy
is not directed to secure the greatest good
to the greatest number. But measures and
policies in conflict with the public veal,
are short-lived. The people, sometimes,
rather than resort to radical changes, will
suffer much. but when the iron enters too
deep. the expressions and wrongs become
too onerous, they will revolt and when a
revolution is thus commenced, it stops not
until the reforms demanded are consum-
mated. We have entered upon one of these
periods Of called sense of wrongs en-
dured, and whatever may be the result Of
the present contest, with its complications,
nothing short of the fall measure of justice
to the public interests, crystalized into law,
will suffice. 1t is struggle in which is in
volved the manhood of the people-their
interests, their dignity and their rights, and
and it will not abate until the ends they
believe to be just are reached.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09

SuOulu nave Tile cTtult VI Lulb Iut OcIuOcIdtS
filibustered to continue the unnecessary
tax-burden upon the people. for the sole
purpose of making the charge that Be-
publicans failed to reduce the taxes when
they had the majority in Congress.
If our contemporary can point out any
national policy or measure of Democratic
origin and support, which would contribute
to the welfare Of the country, we would be
pleased to see it. The party it is identified
with, in the six years of its power, iE the
House of Representatives, failed to make
known any such measure or policy. It
pretended to policy of economy. which so
hampered the business of the government
that the so-called economists themselves
were compelled to vote for huge deficiency
bills to correct their abuse ofpower. There
is not a single act, measure or policy, Of
Democratic origin, or procurement, in ma
tional or State affairs. that can be pointed
to as conclusive to the welfare of the coun-
try, or the interests of the people.
We have INDUCED in these remarks to
show the recklessness of the assumption
OF the Chronicle, and expose the hollowness
of the pretension put up about 'principle"
on the one side and s'profl igacy" on the
other. A reversal of the relations the
Chronicle assigns the parties, would be
much more appropriate, and easily justi-
fable by the record of each. Indeed, our
contemporary will not defend the record the
Democratic party has made in Congress, on
all or any of the great and pregnant ques-
tiops which have entered into national
policy since 1869, when Virginia was adj
mtted to representation. and more es-
pecially the measures and policy affecting
the financial system of the government. It
will not defend the record OF its party in
State administration from 1870 to 1878, for
if ever there was profigate, unprincipled
and ruinous exercise of power, hurtful to
0very interest and abusive OF every trus
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09

nected In business, and were very much at
tached to each other.
The Baltimore Sun announces that an
important decision has just leen rendered
by the New York Court of Appeals, to the
effect that the collection OF State taxes
upon the premium on government bonds Is
illegal. AS result OF this, judgment suits
for the refunding of payments that have
been made under the State act, it is UNDER
stood, will be Immediately commenced
Some OF the insurance companies and large
financial institutions have CLAIMS of this
character, which will amount to many
thousands of dollars.
Complaints are made of an alarming ten
dency toward land monopoly in Texas. In
one county six men and one corporation
own nearly six hundred thousand acres.
while nearly three-fonrths Of the taxpayers
own no land. A large majority of the vo-
tiers pay no tax Of any kind. OF the heavy
land owners in that county are the Texas
Land and Cattle Company. owning 247, 484
acres Richard King, 251 OPS: c. M. Rog-
ers, 5OO9s; F. W. Shaeffer. 1852; e. R.
Reynolds, 2l,299.
There was collected by the Comm issioner
Of faternal Revenue, for the last fiscal year,
and turned into the Treasury SAG, $780,
273.7l, and for the past six fiscal years the
sum OF 14S,S31 ,07l oil, were collected by
the same department without one cent OF
defaication. This sum has been disbursed
without any loss to the government. Such
record is worth keeping before the people,
dor it invites the inquiry whether it could
DE improved upon by the Democratic par
Sy- The people ought to study these facts
and figures. for they directly affect their An
aerests, and when Democratic demagogues
and plaee-hunters ooGae around mounting
about Republican .extra.sgance and cor
rnption, point to the record as above given
fog an answer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09

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The government now holds bonds to secur,
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09

The twelfth year of this magazine the first under
the new name, and the most successful In its his
tory, closed with the October number The circu-
lation has shown large gain over that OF the pre-
cedtng season, and THE CENTURY begins its thtr-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-11-09

The following Thanksgiving proclamation
has been issued by the President OF the United
States:
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
\ Word For The HORSE.

The most noble and useful Of do
mestic animals the most intelligent
and sensitive to kind or unkind
treatment, and the most abuseG and
least understocd d of all living instru-
ments Of mans pleasure or profit Is
the horse. Regarded as vicious, OBJ
stinate and. stupid, when he is capa-
bic and willing to be mans truest
and most serviceable quadruped
friend. Equal in sagacIty to the
half reasoning elephant. . the horse
would exhibit equal docility if
trained in the same manner. But
man does not extend the cruelty to
that unwielding monster he does to
the horse. Now look at that beau
tirul thoroughbred bay coming
down the street in an open buggy.
The buriy driver holds the reins in
one hand with a grip that forces the
animals mouth wide open as though
to stop the creature by main
strength : the other hand wields a
long whip, like young pine tree,
which ever and anon is Tipping at
the ears or pecking at the flank.
How is the horse to know what is
wanted-to 90 or stop? There the
rig is halted let US take a closer
survey. See there the load is drawn
by breast strap across the chest.
This must bind and embarrass the
shoulder joints and throttle the
horse. How then expect the poor
creature to show his best speed ?
Why an inch or even half an inch
higher that strap would diminish the
speed 80 per cent, if indeed the an
imal was not ''choked down" But
that is not all. See that abomina-
bic ''gag-rein." whoever invented it
was neither horseman, or mechanic
And those who use it, are-well,
thoughtless, and unreasonable. Did
these folks ever witness a foot-raee,
walking. match, or a game of base
ball? How were the contestants
dressed ? Bound up in tight un-I
comfortable clothes? ? Coats to keep
the shoulders back, and pantaloons
SO tight that to stoop, something
must give may? or in garments
light and loose? Who does not know
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
Why johnson Stayed a Week.

Last August Mr.. Johnson, with
his wife, VINO had been doing the
pleasure resorts for two months, ar
rived at the quiet town OF y, in New
Hampshire, where small hotel,
pleasantly situated and very cleanly
offered him hospitality. After sup
per the landlord walked the piazza,
and was accosted by Mr.. Johnson
when the following dialogue took
place:
Where's your sunset hill?"
Haven't got any"
is the Devils Gulch near here?'
Never heard of it.
How far is it to Lovers Leap?'
Must be fifty miles, but | don't
know"
How far is it to the Springs ?"
Didn't know we had any here
abouts."
The attractions of this place are
very few, it appears"
Mighty few and getting scarcer.
"Wife, this is just the place we
have been seeking. There is moth
ing to see and we VIII stay here a
week. Boston Journal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
One Of those Bloa;cd Monopolies.

1t was a solemn-visaged New Eng
land stOckholier in a South Carolina
railroad who made "a journey South
to interview the President of the
road and ask:
"Do things look now as if the
road would have a large surplus at
the end Of the year,"
Yes, but we have seven bridges
to rebuild" J." was the reply.
'And next year,"
I'VE shall have to buy twelve new
locomotives"
well, the year after that?"
oh, we shall want new iron all
through by that time"
Has the road ever paid a divi-
dend?"
Never"
DO you think it ever will?"
No, sir"
Is there any market for this
stock?"
None whatever.
And what would YOU advise me
to do with my stock?"
Use it to Get yourself elected n
director, and YOU can then obtain
an annual pass from Bulls Elbow
to Wild Cat Junction. .
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
What TickIed Police Judge Powers

whats the matter? Why this
mirth?" a reporter asked Police J /, lgt
| Powers.
"Oh, not much" he replied. a
was Just thinking of an old story
that had escaped my memory for
years. ] went to church last night
which accounts forts being recalled
When the collection box was passed
| laughed so that everybody neal
me must have thought | was of"
"Well, what's the story?"
ats only small thing. It's
about fellow who ran out of church
with a full collection box. When
he was going out of the door some
body suggested that he was thief
and that he was stealing the contri-
button money"
a sanctimonious old deacon rose
and said: If that man steals the
money he'll be damned
About that time the thief disap-
peared with his haul"
well, ;" said the minister" Jump
ing to his feet, IF he hasn't stolen
the money I'll be damned!'
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06

that the efficiency of the corporeal
machinery Of man or horse, depends
on the action of the lungs? Stop the
breath, and they die. The horse
breathes.through the nostrils. and is
furnished with long flexible tube.
the wind-pipe, to conduct the air TO
the lungs. The straighter the tube
the treer the lungs are filed. The
loose horse in running, especially
wild horses, hold the neck straight
and muzzle elevated so that the nose
head and back are nearly on a line
The gag-rein" contravenes this law
OF nature crooks the wind-pipe. and
prevents free respiration. Poor
horse, you would do better if YOUR
owner had more sensei
There comes another exhibition
OF human folly and thoughtless cru
city. Do you see that team of four
magnificent grays, pulling an enor-
nous load up that steep grade?
How they pull How they sweat !
Every tendon shows out like a rod
OF iron! Listen to that short cough
given by first one and then another
horse. Note the swelled, painful
expression of the eyes-there thew
are up on the level.-Just observe
the conclusive heaving of the flanks,
the quivering of the ears, and the
redness of the eyes. All of these in
dicate obstructed respiration, and
are the results of cruel check-rein.
Do you wonder horses so treated
wear out in three or four wears 4? II
that driver would throw off the
check, those horses would draw that
load and more too, with ease. and
-Hark, was that 3 cry of fire d? No;
a hghtl How the boys, little and
big, run to fight of dogs or men.
Why, there is the owner of this
team, and the driver of the bay.
They are in earnest Watch them
OH go coats, vests, collars and hats;
and see their shirt sleeves rolled I'D.
They mean to have full free plav of
lungs and muscle. Oh the incon-
sistent fools And to think how
they torture and hamper their poor
horses when working. Why not ap-
ply common sense to the harness of
working horse as to our clothes?
Get an easy fitting collar, that the
draft may come on the shoulders,
above the joints and throttle, abolish
the gag rein" and throw off the
check. Owners, drivers and all who
value good horses, try it and learn
the increased comfort and efficiency
of properly harnessed horse.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
WHOLE NO. 1926.

'Nan, at your summons sold
the old farm and journeyed to the
city, there to fight for fortune and
guard my treasure. | have made
fair progress toward the first-and |
claim my reward. Come here, my
dear"
Paul held out his arms, and In an
instant Mans head rested on his
shoulder, while his kisses fell warm
on her upturned mouth.
Mamie" he whispered, -say /
am sorry ever went away
Il won't"
swell, say Il am glad | am safely
back ,"
And Mamie lifted her graceful
head, and with her soft eyes gazing
-tenderly into her lovers handsome,
steadfast face, answered earnestly
Il thank God | am safely home,
dear PAUL
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
.wHO HATH WOE"
Br }. A. MuMPE8.

Yes, Scroggins is dead
His poor spirit fied
This morn at quarter of one.
A drurkard you say?
Yet, its solemn to-day,
To think of him now he is gone.
He seemed not to think
How low it will sink,
The man who INDUCES the vice;
1t maddened his brain,
And his life was vain,
And he gave his soul as the price
He drank away wealth.
He drank away health.
His self-respect, virtue and all;
He seemed not aware
OF what he must share
In the drunkard's terrible fall.
once bright was his home
With light that shone
From the love of a genial wife,
But love was forgot
In the hate for the sot,
And his days came and went with strif,
The landlords would laugh
At the drunken calf
As they called him, watching his gain;
But tleirs is the shame
They ruined his name,
And dragged him from heavens estat,
An Innocent boy,
They made Gecoy
To tempt him from virtues way,
Then on TO the goal
They hurried his soul
Not caring his course To stay
Oh, what will they say
On that awful dag,
When conscience shall claim her own,
When the soul that now dies
In Judgment shall rise
And all hope OF reform has flown
Beware, who for hire
Give the liquid fire.
That destroys both body and soul;
Rem5mber '''tis woe"
The Lord hath said so.
To tender your neighbor the bowl
Oh, the countless throng
Now moving along,
Not coming themselves TO save;
Young man, hasten back,
From the rum beaten track,
For it ends in the drnnkard's grave.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
Humbueged Again.

saw so much said about the
merits of Hop Bitters, and my wife
was always doctoring, and never
well, teased me so urgently to get
her some,I concluded to be humbug-
ged again; and | was glad | did, for
in less than two months use of the
Bitters, my wife was cured, and she
has remained SO foreighteen months
since. | like such humbugging.-
III. T., St. Paul.-Pioneer Press.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-09-06
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-01-20
Oar Needed Reeorrn.

me eh'ef reform needed in KentncSy
just now is reform in o,,r r,ose Of ms
sessing property. The Auditors report,
Just published, shows .h-cAers vas an
increase 10 the number oss,,'srss Of land
assessed for 1851 over 1880 Of Al. IN acres
IN Breathiti; 1890 acres in Cum berlandi
i54.2Ss acres in Letcher;~ and 95 5sI in
Whitley; while in Clay there was de-
crease of 81 So acres; in Harlan Of 50.
55si johnson 1887; in La,re, - 1915; in
Morgan l52, $50; and in Pulaski. I25ll2.
In Jefferson county there was decrease
in assessed acres of %, and a decrease n
valuation Of S3,48O,64O
These few counties will illustrate how
negligen'iy and incompeteutIy some as
SCISSORS perform their work. OF course
the same number of acres existed in 1880
As in 1881, but the Assessors failed 10 list
them, aud their failure increases the
burden of State taxation and debt upon
those that are listed. The valuation Of
lands may change, but the number Of
acres cannot. In some counties the As
SCISSORS return more uoteis than there are
people in the county. The low vslustion
in the State of all kinds of esxabls prop
srty is moustrOus fraud, ana we all
know it. A. assesses his property at
One-half or one-thirl its value, and jus
,ihes himself IN SO doing 5saase his
ueighhors assess at thes san e, i CURES,
This is truei but the stats mast have so
much revenue, and hene> sooner or later
the rate OF taxation has TO be Increased.
If tax payers would give a fair va!ua ion
the relative burthen upon ech would
remain exactly equal, and the rae of tax
alton could be reduced instead increas-
cd. lis mistake to think anybody can
assess a sounty-they can, but tie people
have to pay, anil sometimes deadly, for
every fool they make Assessor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1882-01-20
The Kentucky Bolt.

Col. John II. McHenry, of 0Rnsboro. is
dissatisfied with the Democrats State con-
vention which nominated candidate for
Clerk of the Court of Appeals. and has
Issued an address to the Union Democrats
of Kentucky, calling on them to resent
the indignty put on them at Frankfort,
and 10 org anized for action. Be refuses
TO support the nominee, and the propOsi-
tion is m ade 10 organize an Independent
party and put forth a separate Democratic
ticket. II Col. ToIf0rd and suqI Of Union
Democrats back Col McHenry in this bolt,
it will he aserious lick, aud come near Civ
ing Kentucky over to the Republicans.
Here is what Col. McHenry has to say,
jastifying his action:
Please allow me to say 10 the Union
men. soldiers of Kentucky. and particu-
larry to that very respectable portion OF
them who belong TO the Democratic party,
and have voted for the nominees of that
party since the war, that think the time
has arrived in the history of Kentucky
politics that we should rise up and assert
our principles, our rights, aud our indi-
viduai manhOod
The unholy alliance which was perfect
cd at Frankfort yesterday. resulting in
the complete overthrow of Kentucky s
hrst and best Union soldier. Col. Frank
TWolford, the Marion Of the Federal army,
IS defiant aud tauating blow TO the loyal
Democrats of our State that we cannot
submit to. We have quietly borne these
annually recurring indigniiies for seven
teen long years, until the forbearance has
&c ased TO be virtue.
Our duty is pain; let the standard of
revolt be raised and the loyal Democracy
ana soldier come to the front. as they did
for four years in Kentucky during the
war.
cannot aud will not support the nomi-
nee Of me Frankfort convention for Clerk
Of the Court Of Appeals Let an organizA-
tioa of the Union Democra,s in every
county in the State hs.immediatsly per-
fecied aud candidates ofour party be
Respectfully,
joHS H. McaESaT:
0wensborO KY