The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-06

nv the CoalitioniStS for election to the
State Senate from Montgomery and Ro-
anoke.
Col. D. B. Parker has resigned the po-
sition of Chief of Postal Inspectors, and
MI. A. G.. Sharp, Of Tennessee, been APP
pointed to succeed him.
Judge James w. Marshall has been NOM
mated for the Legislature by the Bour-
bons Of Roanoke and Craig. Mr.. Trout is
the nominee of the same party for the
Senate in that district, to oppose Mr.. Esk-
ridge, the Read juster nominee.
Judge Hoadley, the Democratic candi-
date for Governor in Ohio, has gone to
Philadelphia for medical treatment for
malaria and nervous prostration. The eX-
element of the campaign and its compli-
cation are too much for his high-strung
nervous organism. His defeat is certain
by large majority.
Jno. S. Wise and Holmes Conrad were
advertised to speak at Fluvanna c. HI.
on Monday last. Wise was present, and
made powerful speech. Conrad did not
put in an appearance. Wherefore the
Scottsville Courier tells Mr.. Barbour that
if he allows Jno. S. Wise and such stump
ers as he is to canvass Virginia unanswered
the Democrats are beaten. Wise must
have put in some heavy ticks, and it was
for that reason, Eprobably, that Conrad did
not come to time.
Judge Newman of the Rockingham
Circuit, has appointed Nh. A. n. Black, OF
Ottobine, clerk of his court to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr.. j.
III. Shue. He claims that under the law
it is his duty to appoint for the unexpired
term. Judge Johnson. of the County
Court, differs with him, and has ordered
an election for clerk at the regular election
in November. and the person elected to
qualify in July next. What may grow
out of this conflict of judicial authority.
we cannot say.
The surplus in the postal department of
the government for the year just closed
amounts to $2.5O0,OOO. The change in
letter postage from three to two cents, be-
ginning October l. will no doubt create a
deficiency the first year, but it will not
continue long. The history of former
postal reductions teaches that il any deficit
results it does not continue more than a
year or two. The probabilities are that in
few years there will again be a surplus,
and that letter postage will be reduced to
one cent.
Judge Foraker, the Republican candi-
date for Governor in Ohio, remarked in a
recent speech that the Republicans Of that
State were never more united, OF in better
trim for a successful campaign. He had
passed through many portions of the State
since his nomination and he said he had
never known a better feeling and more
earnest purpose to prevail. His powerful
speeches must necessarily enthuse the
party, and increase the prospects, now SC
cheering, of a great victory on the 9th OF
October
Col. S. Brown Allen addressed a very
large audience of Readjusters at Lexington
last Monday. 1t is reported that he made
a telling and impressive speech. The
BOurbons were represented by Messrs.
Holmes Conrad and Taylor Scott, but no
arrangement for q joint discussion could be
agreed on. James A. Frazier and Dr.. Hill
man. the Readjuster nominees for the Leg
islature, also made effective speeches. The
Liberal cause looks We ny promising in Rock
bridge, and their friends are confident that
Frazier and Hillman will be elected.
From the reports we see of the discus
sion at Monterey last week between
Messrs. Massey and Hubbard, we are in
clined to the belief that neither party
gained anything, and that few more such
scenes us are described, would have the
effect to keep all decent people from the
polls. Why it is those who profess to be
gentlemen cannot discuss public queS-
lions for the instruction of the people.
rather than to indulge in personal epithet
and abuse, we cannot understand. Ger
tainly no good cause was ever promoted
by angry denunciation and the exhibition
OF ungovernable temper.
President Arthur has shown good sense
in spending his summer vacation in the
Rocky Mountains. instead Of on the sea-
shore. He will, by his observation and ex-
perience, become practically acquainted
with the extent and greatness of the coun-
try over which he presides as chief magis-
trate-haye his views enlarged and his
store of useful information increased. It
is far preferable to lounging on the beach
and listening to the plaintive stories of
disappointed politicians. His visit to the
Rockies will be of benefit to him physi-
cally and mentally and be made useful,
possibly, in the future of his administra-
tion
Railroad men have been examining the
Narrow Gauge Railroad from Harrison
burg to the North Mountain coal fields
The sale of large quantity of land adver-
tised i'll the VIRGINIAN by O. B. Roller,
Geo. w. Berlin and James Bumgardner,
jr., will take place on the 10Th inst. These
lands will be greatly enhanced in value by
the completion of the road, and we hope
that something may grow. out of the pres
ent examinations. Mr.. J. d. Price, of
Harrisonbnrg, was called to the North last
week, in reference to the sale of these
lands, in which he is largely interested.
Judge Field would make the people be-
lieve that if he were elected President he
would inaugurate policy that would re-
concile the sections and bring them closer
together. Judge Field may, and doubtless
does think so, but were he elected Presi-
dent, the Bourbon South would rule OF
ruin him. Railroads and commerce are
now doing more to reconcile the sections
than all the politicians in the country
could do. The capital and enterprise of
the North are seeking our minerals and
going into industries, which will consti-
tute stronger argument in behalf of a
united country in sympathy and interest
than anything either political party could
do. Bourbon Democracy. whether In
State OF Nation, is the worst enemy of the
South. and the less the South and Nation
have to do with it. the better it will be for
the whole country.
We cannot too frequently urge upon the
people the Importance of leaving the Pri-
mary severely alone. Next Saturday is
the day when the Bourbons will vote for