The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-20

Tort to enlighten the people. II was
dismal evidence of impudence, desperation
and dispair
At the close of Gen. Fields remarks
/ DR.. Moffett introduced Rev. J. E. Massey.
After presenting thanks for the vote cast
for him for Congressman-at-Lar last
year and the assurance that he was going
to take his seat, although defeated by
5000 majority, he proceeded to address
the Readjusters with whom he had at one
time been associated. As all that class
had left the house, and those of the Bour-
bons remaining began to manifest uneas-
mess, after speaking for thirty or forty
minutes, it was deemed polite to adjourn
the meeting until night. When the prop
Osition was made, there were not over for
| ty persons in the court house, showing
how MI. Massey is appreciated by the Bour-
bons with whom he is now cooperating,
and the extreme indifference the people
regard anything he may have to say on po-
litical topics.
While Mr.. Massey was speaking, the
Mill Greek Band, an excellent musical
organization, made its appearance on the
court green. 1t was the signal for the Re
adjusters to gather to listen to some i'm
promptu remarks from local speakers. DR..
Webb, the Readjuster nominee for the
State Senate, in response to calls, took the
stand, and in thirty minutes speech said
more that was applicable to the occasion
than Field and Massey had said during
their entire discussion, He reviewed the
legislation of the State for the past four
years -contrasted the condition of the
Commonwealth now and when the Read
justers took control, and made some per-
tinent and telling points, which were re-
ceived with evident qualification and
/ pleasure by the large audience. He was
| followed by Rockingham Paul, Chas. ID.
Harrison. Mr.. Earman, Peyton Gray and
another gentleman whose name we
did not learn. Mr.. Paul explained that the
Readjuster Committee had decided not to
nominate a candidate for the Circuit
Clerkship at present. There was con-
fiict between the County and Circuit
Judges as to which was legal in relation to
the time of holding the election, and as
the matter would in all probability be Ia
ken to the Supreme Court, it was deemed
proper to await the action Of the<court |
before proceeding to arrange for an cleo
ton. Should it be decreed that the County
Judge was right, the Readjusters would
be called together at once, and consider |
the best policy to be adopted. In the |
meantime, Mr.. Black, the appontee of |
Judge Newman, would discharge the du- |
ties of the office for which he was well |
qualified, Mr.. Paul stated, notwithstand-
ing the ISLANDERS of the Bourbon local |
press. The other speeches were brief and |
spirited and well received, especially that
OF young Gray, who promises well for the
failure. He is modest, even to diffidence,
but with experience in addressing public
audiences will overcome this, and yet |
make his mark.
To sum up the days work briefly. There
was less OF a crowd in the town than is
usual for such occasions. There was less
OF enthusiasm than on any court day and
political discussion we have ever attended
at Harrisonburg. The Bourbon speaking
was very fiat and tame, and there was GER
tainly nothing gained for that cause. There
was an evident absence of confidence and
enthusiasm, and the matter and manner
of their speakers added to the intensity of
this condition. Field spoke as though he
was running for the Presidency against
Arthur in 1884, and Malone was the only
thing in the way to prevent his election.
Massey succeeded in emptying the court
house in less time than it takes an acrobat
t0turn three somersaults before he touches
the ground-the Readjusters who did not
listen to him, and the Bourbons, enduring
awhile, escaped from their embarrassment
as soon as they could decently.
The Readjusters were the larger crowd,
but not as numerous as ON former occa-
sions They seemed in good spirits and
confident. The speakers were earnest and
aggressive, and compared with the other
side, had clearly the advantage in every
respect. Rockingham will poll the usual
majority and re-elect Webb to the Senate
and Harnsberger and Herring to the
House.
ELEGANT FRUIT.-We have been IA
vored by Mrs. John III. Sheets with
present Of different varieties of apples
and grapes which show the care some Of
our farmers are manifesting in fruit culA
ture. There were eight varieties of APP
ples-Elton. Red Pippin. Pennsylvania
Beauty, Falawater, Rome Beauty, North
ern Spy, Johnston F. Winter, and the
Garter. Each is a smooth fruit, of rich
color and fine size. The grapes are of the
Concord variety, luscious and large. We
return thanks to Mrs. Sheets for kindly
remembering us.
il Judge John Paul opened the U. S. Court
for the Western District of Va, at Lynch
burg, ON the 18th. This is Judge Paul's |
first appearance OH the bench since his APP
pOintment.
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