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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

Messrs. Mayo and Wise made brief and
excellent speeches in Congress on the
25th, defending Virginia from the assaults
Of outside Bourbons. We are pleased to
see the Virginia members striking back
when the Coalition administration is as
sailed. 1t is the only administration
that has consulted the interest of the peo-
pie since the war. Since it came into the
control Of the State, and until it was de-
feated last fall by means all are acquainted
with progress, activity, confidence in
spired all of our people. Since Bourbon
ism assumed control in the legislative De-
partment, and its revolutionary acts have
gone to the country ,distrust, stagnation and
fear prevail. Three months of Bourbon
legislation has caused feeling of despon-
dency that we have not realized for many
years, and from every portion Of the State
and especially the Valley, our young men
Of education, property and character are
leaving by the scores.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

In the House of Representatives on the
23d, the pneumonia bill being I'M
der consideration of the Committee of
the Whole, Hon. John s. Wise, Of Va,
participated in the discussion, His speech
was trief, pertinent, sparkling and incisiye,
showing that he is a son Of his father, a
chip Of the old block. We may give the
full text of it in our next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

and increasing capacity for discriminating
between wheat and chaff, will enable them
to take more intelligent action than here
tofore. And until the contending factions
in Virginia manifest greater devotion
to the cause the Republican party repre-
sents and less concern for the personal
plans of their leaders, there are thousands
and thousands of voters, who would gladly
support 20 united party, that will stand
aloof, and take their time to determine
their duty.
So far as the FIRGINIAN is concerned it
means to do its duty to the Republican
party as it may understand that duty
We have endeayored to bring the fac
tions together upon a higher plane than
mere personal considerations, that the State
might not be placed in the ridiculous at
titude of presenting contesting delegations
before the National Convention. If all 9TH
ers had been influenced by the same motive
this would have been done, and it might
yet be done. We hope it may be, for unless
it is, the promise Of the campaign will
have little in it to encourage effort and
stimulate labor. We wish to share none
of the responsibility which will attach
to failure to bring about an understanding
between the factions. But should all en-
deavors to that end prove abortive, then
we will meet the emergency as our judg-
ment and conscience may prescribe, and
meet it fearlessly and aggressively, with
out thought for the personal conse-
quences, so we can present a clear record
in defence of the principles and integrity
of the party we are willing to labor and
make sacrifices for, and in whose service
we are proud to be found, doing our duty
as we have done it in the past. 1t would be
painful humiliation to realize that q
great cause should be ruined in Virgins
by subordinating it to mere personal an
tipathies, and a popular strength sufficient
to give the electoral vote of Virginia t.
the Chicago nominees, frittered away il
an insane struggle between factions. which
would bring disaster and disgrace upor
both. And this must be the result if mu
tual concessions are not made and the equi
ties of the situation recognized. Neither
faction can safely calculate on the follow
ing of the other until the test is made, but
it is enough to know that neither can sue
coed without the help of the other.
Whether or not wise counsel shall prevail
in adjusting the differences, mus. be deter
mined by those who have been placed il
authority and who must bear the respon
sibility of their own actions; and witt
them we leave the matter, earnestly hop
ing that some understanding may be eff
fected that will present united front tt
Bourbon Democracy in Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

If the Richmond State would inform
itself in regard to the State institutions
located at Staunton, it would not be led
into the publication of such unreasonable
editorials as have recently appeared in
it's columns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

Washington Republican The ambitious
statesman who under took the job of de-
molishing John S. Wise must have COM
plete understanding of the sensation Of the
gentleman who incautiously laid hold of
the red-hot end of the poker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

The testimony before the Copiah Miss
investigating committee reveals condi-
tion of barbarism among the Democrats
of that State that is an outrage on decency,
and Republican government.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

The engagement of Miss Lizzie Fair
fax, daughter of Col. John w. Fairfax,
of Prince William county, to Lieut.. G. G.
Ayres, of the 10th Cavalry, son of Gen.
r. B. Ayres. is announced.
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ITO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Having been compelled to give up all Ihare to
pay my honest debts and this having been caused
by my giving credit to unlimited extent,
and having now nearly $4,000 owing me, now
ask all who are owing on account of j. w. ABBY
or j. w. abby & Co, to come forward and pay
If you can't pay all, pay what you can. 1 hope
this appeal will reach ALL who are owing me
and induce them to come forward and pay, and
help me to pay all owe.
feb28-It JOHN w. ABBY,
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Register in Bankruptcy for Cong'i Dist, I
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia
In the matter of William Siglef, Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 18th day of February
A. D., 1884.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby. that q Petition
has been, to-wit: on the 18th day of February,
A. d., 1884, filed in said District Court by VIII
liam Sigler, of Rockingham county, in said Dis
trict, who has been heretofore duly declared
Bankrupt under the Act of Congress entitled
An Act to Establish a more Uniform System
OF Bankruptcy Throughout the United States"
Mhfsa "a S All for and
claims provable under said Act, and that the
2lst day of March, A. D., 1884, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
said Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office in Harri-
sOnburg, in said District, is the time and place
assigned for the hearing of the same; when and
where you may attend and show cause, If any
you have, why the prayer of said Petition should
not be granted.
and third meetings of the Creditors OF said
Bankrupt will be held at the same n time ana
Register in Bankruptcy for Cong. Dist. of Va.
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of w. J. Dinges & Son, Bank
rupts.
In Bankruptcy -
At H ar on a2th day of February,
A. D., 1884.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that q Petition
has been, to-wit: on the 18th day of February
A. D. 1884, filed in said District Court by w. j.
Dinges& & Son, of Shenandoah county, in said
District, who have been heretofore duly de-
clared Bankrupt under the Act of Congress en-
titled IAN Act to Establish more Uniform
System of Bankruptcy throughout the United
and Certificate thereof, from all thier debts and
other claims proyable under said Act, and that
A. M, before 9. Douglas Gray one of the Regis
ters OF said Court in Bankruptcy, at his Office
IN Harrisonburg, in said District, is the time
when and where you may attend and show
cause, II any you have. why the prayer of the
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the Creditors of said
Bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. c. DOUGLAS GRAY
Register in Ban kruptcY for Cong. Dist of Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
A Card from Mr.. Allan.

The Democratic caucus have determined
to extend the session thirty days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

Exit. Governor Samuel Price died at
his residence in Lewisburg, w. Va, on
the 25th, after an illness of two days,
in the 10Th year of his age. He was
elected Lieutenant Governor Of Virginia
in 1868 ,on the ticket with Gov. VIM. Smith.
He had served with distinction in the Leg
islature of Virginia before the division
of the State. and was appointed to fill the
vacancy in the United States Senate from
West Virginia, occasioned by the death of
Hon. A. T. Caperton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
Successors to HAN
feb28-Gn
BALTIMORE, MD.

GEED POTATOES.-I have on hand and for
- sale prime lot of Seed Potatoes, including
the following fine varieties: EARLY VERMONT
the earlist and best Potato grown; it natures
before the Early Rose. New YORK LATE ROSE
"a most excellent late variety.
R8- These Potatoes were sent from Illinois
and are as fine as can be gotten. To introduce
these varieties ! will sell them at so CENTS per
bushel. G. 4. HARRIS,
feb25-lnl MILL BROOK Valley r. R. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

Senator Mustard has introduced q bill
for the establishment of another lunatic
asylum in Southwest Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

Mr.. Griffin is the member of the Legis
lature from York county. His wife is
postmaster at the county-seat of that
comfy, and because of this, the Demo-
cratic majority in the Legislature propose
to unseat Griffin, for the reason, they al
lege, that he receives the benefit of the
salary his wife earns. His dismissal is
necessary to two-thirds majority since
the Norfolk election. This is the Bourbon
way.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

U. S. Minister Hunt is dying in st.
Petersburg. Russia. He was Secretary OF
the Navy before accepting the Russian
mission
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

DEATHs.-M Reuben Nuaman, for
merly of Page county, Va, died in Craig,
Missouri, Feb. 10, aged 6s years.
Mr.. VIM. Ripley, an influential and
much respected citizen of Shenandoah
county, died at Red Banks. his residence
on the 18th, aged So years. He was in the
old days engaged in staging.between Staun-
ton and Winchester, and will he remem-
bered by some of our older citizens.
Mr.. Philip Hensley died at Columbia
Furnace, Shenandoah county, last week,
in the 10Th year of his age.
Mrs. Elizabeth O'Roal1 died near New
Market, on the 10th, in the Gath year of
her age.
Mr.. Jno. P. Cramer died at Valley View
Springs on the 18th, of consumption, in
the 9th year of hisage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.-All parties having claims against
IN the estate of JOSIAH WHITMORE, decd.
and all parties indebted to the said Josiah
Whitmore, decd, will report to me at once at
Burke's Mill. ID. w. BARE, Administrator,
Feb. 81, 1881. CD c. II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
Mr.. Callahan Seated.

OsS4As~~~s~>A
The Senate, on the 22d inst, seated Mr..
John Callahan, Straightout Republican, as
State Senator, from Portsmouth and Nor
folk county, and rejected Mr.. M. P. Rue,
Coalition Republican, although Mr.. Rue
received majority of over 500 votes, and
was reported in favor Of by the Senate
Committee on Elections. Mr.. Callahan,
as we understand, only entered protest
against seating Mr.. Rue. not claiming that
he, himself, was elected. The returns
from Norfolk city, however, of the cleo
tion of the 21st, shows that Turner. COali-
tion Republican, had been elected by over
1000 majority. This result destroyed the
two-thirds majority of the Democrats in
the Senate, and asMr. Callahan would more
likely vote with the Democrats and against
the Coalitionists, party necessity caused
the seat to be awarded him by vote of Is
to IA. 1t is to that Mr.. Callahan owes his
seat, and not to the fact that he was elected
by the people, although he charged that Rue
was not fairly elected, by reason of alleged
frauds and interference in the election Of
Federal officers and employees. AS stated
Mr.. Callahan is a Straightout Republican
and Mr.. Rue is Coalition Republican,
but it is not in the political relations that
either maintains that the contest should
be considered. The fact that the Commit
tee on Elections. a majority Of whom were
more in sympathy with Mr.. Callahan
than Mr.. Rue, reported in favor of the
latter and supported their report in argu-
ments before the Senate, will 60 far to JUS
tify the belief that Mr.. Callahan was not
seated on the merits of the case, but to
meet the necessities Of the situation, where
Mr.. C. s vote is indispensable to maintain
the thirds majority, since the election
of Turner from the Norfolk District. This
power is needed to practically destroy the
functions and immunities Of the Governor
Ito absorb the Executive Department of
the government into the Legislative, and to
temporarily establish legislative despot-
ism. 1t presents a..pregnant question for
the people to consider, for in it is involved
the foundation principle of our govern
mental system and popular liberty itself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

If the spirit that animated the Bourbon
party during the election canvass last fall
and which has been injected into nearly
all their legislative acts since they have
gotten control of the Legislature, contin-
ues to inspire them and dominate the
State, it will be very short time before
Chinese wall will be built around Vir-
ginia. The harmful influences emanating
from it permeate the very air, and on all
sides and from persons of all political per-
suasions, we hear an incessant clamor for
some way to get out of the State. Symp-
toms of paralysis are beginning to be felt
in business, and feeling of uneasiness
and distrust growing every day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
Feb. Of, 1888.
IACK OAK BARK WANTED.

will buy good Black oak Bark, delivered on
cars, by weight or measurement, at any station
on S. V. r. r., B. & o. r. r., or c. g. o, r. r..
and pay highest market price in CASH.
10 will also buy Bark rights, or buy it in
the woods, pealed.
j. c. STEIGEL,
feb2S-2mos Harrisonburg Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

TN TIT DISTRICT COUR OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Robert Page, b ankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg on the 18th day of February
A. ID. 1884.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please togtake notice hereby, that Petition
has been, to-wit: on the 18th day of February
A. d. 1884, filed in said District Court by Robert
Page of Page county in said District, who has
been heretofore duly declare d Bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to Estab
lish q more Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
End, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable
under said Act and that the 18th day of March
1885,, at 10 o'clock m before Douglas Gray one
of the Registers of said Court in Bankruptcy, at
his Office in Harrisonburg Virg inia in said Dis
trict, is the time and place assigned for the
hearing of the same when and where you may
attend and show cause, if any you have, why
the prayer of the said Petition should not be
granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings ofthe Creditors of said Bank
rupt will be held at the same time and place.
q. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for ong1 Dist, of Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STANDARD
CARPETINGS, MATTINGs, RUGS.

STANDARD
CARPETINGs, MATTINGs. RUGS.
OIL CLOTHS. LINoLEuM.
LIGNUM, &C., IN ALL GRADES
OUR SPRING DESIGNS FOR 1884,
Are now in stock, and will be offered at
"a The Lowest Rates
for Reliable Goods So
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The
" Partnership between WELLER & HAIR
MAN, in the Agricultural Machinery bus
mess, is dissolved by mutual consent
from the LIST day of March, 1884, The undersgn-
ed Withdraws from the Partnership, and will
settle all debts due from and collect all debts
due to the firm. w. F. WELLER will continue
the business in his own name.
THOS. ]. HARTMAN.
N. B.-We will sell on the 24TH OF MARCH,
County Court day., the following articles
One Peerless Portable Engine, horse power,
with necessary betting and shafting.
One Moore County Grit Corn Mill, 36 inch
Burr.
EOne pair Howe Scales, and one Horse.
TERMS made known on day of sale.
feb28 WELLER & HARTMAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28
Local Matters in the Legislature.

On Thursday last the House bill to au-
thorize the Board of Supervisors for Au-
gusta county to increase the salary of the
County Superintendent of Poor was
passed by the Senate. The following bills
were introduced.
Mr.. Jones, on Friday, introduced petit
tion from Highland county, praying for a
local option law.
By Mr.. Grattan Bill to incorporate the
Woman's Temperance Coffee and Lunch
House and Reading Room Association at
Harrisonburg.
BY Mr.. EchOls Bill to amend and re-
enact sections 1, 2, 8, A, and Of chapter
212, Acts 1867, for the protection of fish
in the waters of the Commonwealth above
Underwater.
In the Senate on Saturday, bill was in
PRODUCED for the settlement of the judg-
ment of John Kelley, surviving partner of
the firm of Kelley & Larguey, against the
Board Of Public Works.
Mines, Page county, has been incor-
porated.
On Monday, Mr.. Koiner introduced a
bill in the Senate, providing for the estab-
lishment of school of Technology, either
in connection with Blacksburg College or
some other to the State Institutions.
MI. Koiner also introduced petition of
Eakle & Jones and others, of Staunton.
against reduction of license-tax on
foreign travelling merchants, to the injury
of merchants to the State, who pay large
tax, &c.
The following bills have passed
Authorizing the Board of Supervisors Of
Augusta county on petition to submit to
the voters of the same or any district
thereof the question Of making the owners
of hogs responsible for damages committed
by them when turned loose to range on
any street or public road where there is no
public common or forest outlet on which
to SubSiSt.
To exempt from taxation the property
of Baldwin Augusta Fair SO long as used
for fair purposes, Sc.
To make Middle river, in the county of
Augusta, between certain points, a lawful
fence. III
The full text of this bill, of which Mr..
Opie is patron, is as follows:
!. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of Virginia, that Middle River, in the
county of Augusta, be, and the same is
hereby declared lawful fence from the
point where it crosses the Valley turnpike
to the point where it crosses the county
line between the counties of Augusta and
Rockingham.
2. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Bill to incorporate the Virginia Normal
School at Bridgewater. was passed.
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A NICE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

offer for sale, privately an excellent home
IN MT. SIDNEY. VA. The tract contains
IL ACRES OFeFIRST-CLASS LAND.
There is on it GOOD FRAME DWELLING
HOUSE, and all the necessary Out-buildings
There is good Well of Water in the yard and a
fine
YOUNG. ORCHARD OF ABOUT ~ ACRES.
R5rThis property will be sold cheap, and upon
the following terms: One-half cash and bal
ance in one and two years. Apply to
S. H. WATSON, Agent,
feb2S-tf MT. SIDNEY, VA.
VIRGINIA FARM FOR SALE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-28

This Farm contains l02 ACRES, ten of which
is woodland. 1t Is situated in the Shenandoah
Valley in the county of Augusta, ten miles
north of the city of Staunton, and in one of the
most fertile and desirable sections of the coun-
ty. 1t is within one-half mile of the McAdam-
lied road leading from Staunton to Winchester
and Il of a mile from depot on the V. II. r.
1t is within q mile of q village and therefore
CONVENIENT TO SHOPS, SCHOOLS, PHYSI-
CLANS AND TO CHURCHES
of various denominations. 1t has on it good
stream of water. The soil Is q slate-clay, and
particularly adapted to the growth of wheat
and grass. The farm is well fenced and in a
good state of cultivation.
EsTERMS REASONABLE. For particulars
apply to
JUDGE w. A. HUDSON,
Staunton, Va,
or c. A. ROLLER,
feb2S-tf Mt. Sidney, Va
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THURSDAY. MARcI aTIT. 1ss1

T,IE VIRGINIA AND KANSAS LAND CO.
i A meeting of the Stockholders of the Vir-
ginia and Kansas Land Company will be held
at the company's office, VIRGINIAN building, in
Stanton, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1881,
Parties contemplating visiting the West or
desiring to invest in Kansas land are invited to
pc present. ]. YOST
feb28-It. Secretary
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TN THE DISTRI CT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il States for the Western District of Virginia.
In the matter of Jacob Kite Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
AT Harisonburg, on the 18th day OF February.
A. D., 1884.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Please to take notice hereby, that a petition
has been, tO-wit: on the 18th day of February,
A. d. 1884 flied in said District Court by Jacob
Kite of Page county in said District, who has
been heretofore duly declared Bankru pit under
the Act of Congress entitled AN Act to Estab-
lish more Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States approved March
I'd, 1867 for discharge and Certificate thereof,
from all his debts and other claims provable
under said Act, and that the Goth day of March
a. D., 1884, at 10 o'clock q. M, before Q. Douglas
Gray, one of the Registers of said Court in
Bankruptcy, at his office in Harrisonburg, in
said District, is the time and place assigned for
the hearing of the same; when and where you
may attend and show cause. if any you have,
why the prayer of the said Petition should not
be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the Creditors OF said
Bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. q. DOUGLAS GRAY,
Register in Bankruptcy for Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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AND SOCIETIES

SPECIAL RATES TO CHURCHES, SCHOOLS,