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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

and administration of the government.-
1t is not question so much as to
whether Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Cleveland
shall be elected. 1t is whether the Repub-
lican party and the policies it believes in
and enforces. is to be retained in power, or
the Democratic party, with its record of
opposition to everything the Republicans
have accomplished. 1t is an issue between
parties and policies and not between men,
except as they are representative of the
interests involved. The Republicans have
presented candidates for President and
Vice President, who are identified with all
the legislation which has brought about
these grand results, so intimately affecting
the honor, the progress and wealth of the
Nation. They are truly representative of
what has been achieved, and in this pre-
sent the best assurance that they will in
the future be true to the interests and
welfare of the American people.
The Democratic candidate for the Pres
idency has no record Oh national questions,
but the party which he represents mas,
and it is that which must be judged. The
views, the votes and the speeches of the
candidate for Vice President are singular
ly Democratic-in opposition to every
measure and enactment of the Republican
party-having held to the most perverse
and dangerous notions on the questions of
rax,on,,o o,,d f,napoo apd fhorofora ic no
culiarly representative of the party which
nominated him.
The industrial and monetary systems and
interests the country protest against the
success of the Democratic party, and with
equal emphasis demand the continuance of
Republican rule, as that most productive of
National progress. strength and prosperity,
and Individual happiness and contentment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The constitutionality of the Congress
sional apportionment made at the last ses-
sion of the Virginia Legislature. will come
before the Supreme Court Of the State
on the 31st. If the Court maintains
that the law is unconstitutional, then
it is believed an extra session of the Leg
islature viii be called, limited in the sub
jects of consideration to new apportion-
ment bill and the rectlfcati0n of the de-
feet in the law affecting the electoral vote.
No political legislation will be introduced,
other than the bills named.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The Democratic papers seem to be dis
pleased with Mr.. Blaine's letter of accept
ance because it is not sufficiently aggress-
i've in its discussion Of the foreign, or rath-
er American policy, he treats Of. A few
weeks ago his election was regretted by the
same class of journals because it would pos
sibly precipitate trouble. il not hostilities,
with friendly governments. 1t is difficult
to please an obdurate Bourb on.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

Philadelphia Press: The crop news from
California practically settles any prospect
of large or more than an average crop of
wheat during the current year. At pres
emit prices and with our existing popula-
ton, a crop of 100000, 900 to Az, 1000, 900
bushels leaves little to build upon in the
way of export.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24
The Rescue of 1t. areely.


The expedition, consisting of the Thetis,
commanded nv If. Schley. the Bear. NV
= E,,,o,.,r ~, r. Geo., ,,,h;o,, nos
L. 11liioiy' "iiu ~ oy' "i'on "a'
equipped and sent out last spring III search
of 1t. Greedy, was successful in discover
inc. tho oxnlorors and hrino;no civ of tho
. ~ g. Has'.sa,1a1
~ SAFETY 10 d. 'oiii 30 Ne"iounuisslA1'
among them LII. Greely. The chicago
Inter Ocean gives the following saoeinet
and interesting account of the Gttine ont
20 49, r,roo,r, ,,,,,o,,;+;o,, 80 a. -
VI JIG Uioely oApeul'ion ssias she Sup'o'
quent efforts for reilef:
,,. ,.4: 20 Nso,, 1.4o.
1He e4peurIcioit VI HAAcn L.eusenalt
uleely, =. -. =: A's 4tM Cui Il Was
EQUIPPED ny tnis goEesillnenC lol scientinc
pulposes' aevnns " l.si iio sd Nun ah III.
selhasaolal a. ipi on1 colauct
4i 9,.,1t ~. o1s5 3, va
G1ons; Cine lesu% ~ .ns eC5i lo nelu ~
GiLanpuls, n.y. ~ ao.9 Eieuteo'liI =
Gieeiy Guy iite RaisS S1apsalAeu ~ Ine sooel
sup tovet's' lanu5 ~ DIV d p9Ilie vi glle
llorInWesC coast "a tAsc9very Day IN 1901 F,
oGcupylssg 9!e W JUG elslC poiar SIaCiolS'
o y " wI1om M5fo assigiieu 70 Ehgiand'
I ss notss n Auselia' nussla, owe
9en, NolWsS, aiiu Dei!lilllk. IL WAS 0he
Intentioli 70 occupy ,eiis spoG Ior year,
taAlns hoeG t;tp ~ ~, opsenseu sc Ia slmui-
.aiieou S VIII oi,e oolps VI Tue oIner sud
tdGns no ou1u LoGnu,y was iitol-
va Smo s Va az ~ anu ln iSce s
vi ico anu n SiloM Gtoh ~ Cne nelSne "
summer sun iinoug9 Ine sea WAS open at tle
uate u laneing, Hooiliaon Giissliel, ieau
ing itlSo ~ liol D;Isooyely pay, was IN,
passaoiy olooneu WIN ioe ne ne IaSc ne an
1toi .ne psst.y was py t5poas OcI. 10, 1911
'ii Tt eiI y, o,o ouie, uay
aoaI of -, ~ aUt ofe tS gaea'
ueHl u 'nAi9.y vi tne Paa ~ Sle goYelnc
uoi1 90 wen % III Ilie o5 SS ~ lIlelluo VI
Cne :ote9a any 90 600 ao oon oohsless ap
paEpe iavou w? ouiii M NJ %Sg,ovo W equip
LIT e1pe wv. Mop.une Mas ac7
ooiuiIsE eehU ouO' puU oMins 70 tne &c
fu'iolls u tee siie waS ulaple 70 push
.ftar oaotin@ nnt;tu Of sUnH, ,'ilt
"n;,,ts grnoS MOI VIII G ~ ply taior p a.
tha 1900 ~ rnp;n,o +bn vossaI s. 90 fnaa
to ret.lrn The nexf wear YEA q Second ra1iaf
annronriation was made NV Conoress
though an order was at the same time
adopted directing the diScontinuance of
the station. sympathy with the scientific
enterprise having been a6ated by the ex-
IRENE and apparently protitless dangers to
human life involved. In the latter part of
June the Proteus, which had made the
first trip so successfully and returned in
remarkably good order after depositing the
station corps, was dispatched to the rescue.
Accompanied by the United States war
vessel Yantic as tender, the Proteus pro-
Geeded to DISCO Island Islam God dl bay, on
the Greenland coast, where she parted
company with the Yantic and proceeded
to Cory Island, which she left the 2lst.
Two daVS LATER she encountered huge fiOnS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24
The vote of New York in 1876, 1880, ,and

The vote of New York in 1876, 1880, and
i'll 1882, may be studied to profit by our
Democratic friends, who are claiming that
State for Cleveland. Tilden received 521,-
949; Hayes 4S9, 257-total, 1,O11, 155-Til-
denis majority 32,742. In 1880, Garfield re-
ceived $685. Hancock 5l4,511-total
1,O9O,O55. Garfeld's majority 81 ,OSS. In
1882 Cleveland received, for Governor,
535,31S; Folger, 342, 464-total, s77, 1882.
Cleveland s majority 1871, 1854. Republican
loss ,1sO, comparing Folger's with Gar
field s vote, and Democratic gain, compar-
ing Cleveland's vote with that of Hancock,
807. These figures show that 2l3. 1870 Repub-
licans refused to votefor Folger, land remain
ed from the polls. They were the friends Of
Garfield and those votes and their influence
will be cast and exerted for the election Of
Mr.. Blaine, who represents the Garfield
sentiment. There is no intimation that
the stalwarts will not support the Chicago
nominations. They never bolt. They stand
by the party. The Independents are COM
posed of the few Republican free traders
in New York State and city, and will not
have noticeable effect upon the relative
strength Of the two parties, and it is well
known the boilers from the Democratic
party, who will vote for Blaine and Logan,
are more numerous than those who consti
tute the Republican detection. 1t is clear,
therefore, that the facts and figures are
favorable to Republican success in that
State in November next.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The amherst Democrat is the ia tle OF
new paper just commenced at -\ilherst
Courthouse. 1t supports Cleveland for
President and Col. Robt. Wlite'nad for
Congress. It is neatly priptei, and well
edited. Hi.A '"f'' lii' a4t'-i 2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette:
Ohio for Blaine & Logan, next November,
by from forty to fifty thousand majority,
also a majority of the Congressman for
the Republicans.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The letter of acceptance O. ti's. gno.
A. Logan, Republican candidate ~ VICE
President, has been given to iw pnblie.
We will publish it in our next Issue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

Judge Asa Dickinson, Of the third judi
cial district of Virginia, died at Orange q,
H., last Thursday, where he was holding d
special term of County Judge Hughes
court. e.a i.5fis2 {is5 4.tA5tF
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24
Mr.. Blaine's Letter Of Acceptance.

4AAAt oAes4AO - AObtO4 VA AONORbekh
We publish the full text of the letter Of
Mr.. Blaine, accepting the nomination for
the Presidency of the United States, ten
dered by the Chicago Convention, which
met June 8, 1884. 1t is stately, forceful,
perspicuous paper. discussing with dig
nifty, clearness and much ability the great
questions which pertain to the canvass
upon which we have just entered. Com
ment on it is simply superfuous. Moth
ing could be said that would bring out the
points he Celebrates more prominently, or
simplify the issues he so vigorously pre-
sents. A master mind has given direction
to his pen and truly American heart
beat has inspired his thoughts. 1t will be
read by millions throughout our free land,
and wherever read will stir the pride and
arouse the patriotism of the American
citizen. So lofty is the sentiment con-
veyed, so elevated the tone and so broad
and practical the craftsmanship mani
tested, that even the carping spirit of hos
tile partizans cannot find justification for
unfavOrable criticism. The Democratic
press, for once, at least, has been stunned
and paralyzed, and shrinks from contro-
versial comment on the issues so ably and
fairly discussed. 1t is at once mastery
vindicatlon of the policy and administers
tion of the Republican party, and an asser-
tion of the principles which have governed
it in the care it has shown for national
character and the general welfare and
prosperity. The contrast it presents in
the conditions of the country under the
ruleof the respective parties which are
now arrayed against each other in con-
test for supremacy, is striking if not
startling,and must carry the conviction to
the seeker after the truth, that the Repub-
lican party has been true to every interest
of the Nation, careful of every trust re-
posed in it, and successful in its mission
to dignity, ennoble and elevate American
character.
The paper should be read and studied
by everyone into whose hands it may fall
and its splendid presentations of realized
fruitions and assured promises accepted as
the attestation of the claim of the Re-
publican party for the continued confidence
of the American people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The public meetings held in Boston and
New York last Tuesday evening to ratify
the nominations of Blaine and Logan
were the greatest outpourings of the people
of those cities, which have been witnessed
for years. The Grand Opera House in
New York was filled to it's utmost capac-
ity, and the overflow was SO great that out
door meetings had to be held. The same
was the case at fremont Temple, Boston.
The New York meeting was addressed by
Hon. VIM. M. Evarts, Senator Joe Haw-
ley, Senator Plumb, and other speakers. =
That at Boston was addressed by Senators
Hoar and Dawes, Ex-Gov. Long and other
distinguished citizens. The speeches were
very able, covering all the practical issues
of the campaign, and leaving no ground for
Independents to stand on. The enthusiasm
was great on both occasions, showing an
earnest purpose to support the Republican
ticket, and giving the assurance that the
kickers will have but little following in
either State.
Indeed throughout the East and West
we have never known canvass to open
under more favorable auspices. The peo-
pie, which means the supporters of Blaine
and Logan, are earnest, active and aggres-
sive, and if this spirit prevails until No
vember, the Republican candidates will
be elected by an unprecedented majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

A Staunton writer in the Richmond
Dispatch has made the discovery that the
nomination of Cleveland was received in
this place with great enthusiasm Just
precisely where it was manifested an
anxious public is not informed. IAboat the
same time a similar romantic inspiration
was seized upon by the Democratic County
Committee, and for fear the spell would
pass away as mist before the morning sun,
it was clothed in exuberant language to
the effect that Augusta would roll up the
largest Democratic majority she has ever
given. These twin fancies have nothing
positively fearful in them, and but for the
moral obliquity which evidently gener-
ated them would be simply regarded as a
species Of whistling to keep the courage
III
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

The Democrats have been organizing
various kinds of campaign clubs in the
city, cutting the supporters of their ticket
into all kindsiof castles, sects, conditionsland
occupations. According to the Spectator
''Some Of the best people ''club was formed
last week, and on Tuesday night there was
formed a tYoung MEMS club and a
Mechanics and Workingmen,s' club, and
how many more separate and distinct clubs
will grow up during the next week no
man can imagine. There will doubtless
be the ''Dude's' club, the ''Bummers'
club, the ''Old Mems" club, the Infant
club, the Free trade club" the tariff
for Revenue only" club; the Tariff for
public purposes exclusively club, and or
CARNATIONS under other imposing titles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

: Sneh facts as these, touching the growth and
slight conception of the vastness Of the inter.
nal pommspoe Of the United States. They sug-
gest also that, in addition TO the advantages
lection against foreign composition, they enjoy
the advantages Of absolute free trade over a
larger area and with greater population than any
other nation, The Internal commeFce of our
tiirty-eight States and ninererritories is carried
on without let or hindrance. without tax, deten-
whatever. 1t spreads freely over an area of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24
AND THE TARIFF.

The agricultural interest is by far the largest
in the patton and Is entitled IN eysfX adjust
Any policy hostile to the fullest development
of agriculture in the United States must be
abandoned. Realizing this fact, the opponents
OF the present system of revenue have labored
very earnestly to persuade the farmers of the
United States that they are robbed by protec-
tive tariff, and the effort is thus made to con-
solidafe their vast influence in favor of free
trade But happily the farmers of America are
Intelligent and cannot be mislead by sophistry
when conclusive facts are before them. They
see plainly that during the past twenty-four
years. wealth has not been acquired in one
section or by one interest at the expense of
another section or another interest. They see
that the agricultural States have made even
more rapid progress than the manufacturing
The farmers see that in 1860 Massachusetts,
and Illinois had about the same wealth-be-
tween eight and nine hundred million do liars
each-and that in 1880 Massachusetts, had adj
yanced to tWenty-Six hundred millions, while
Illinois had advanced to thirty-two hundred
were just equal In population in 1860, and that
in twenty years the wealth of New Jersey was
increased by the sum of eight hundred and
fifty millions of dollars, while the wealth of
Iowa was increased by the sum of fifteen hun
dred millions. They see that the nine headings g-
ricultural States of NEWEST have grown so rap
idly in prosperity that the aggregate addition
to their wealth since 1860 is almost as great as
the wealth Of the entire country in that year.
They see that the South, which is almost exclu-
sively agricultural, has shared in the general
prosperity. and that having recovered from
the loss and devastation of war, has gained so
rapidly that Its total wealth is at least the
double of that which it possessed in 1860, exclu-
sive of slaves. ffYt nv ~ 81 Az 3-
In these extraordinary developments the
farmers see the helpful impulse of a home mar
ket,and they see that the financial and revenue
system enacted since the Republican party came
into power, has established and constantly ex-.
banded the home market. They see that even
in the case of wheat, which is our chief serial
export, they have sold in the average of the
years since the close of the war three bushels
at home to one they nave sold abroad,
and that in the case of corn, the only other
dred bushels have been used at home to three
and a-halfl bushels exported. In some years
the disparity has been so great that for every
peck of corn exported one hundred bushels
have been consumed IN the home market. The
farmers see that in the increasing competition
from the grain fields of Russia and from the
distant plains Of fndia, the growth of the home
market becomes daily of greater concern to
them and that its Impairment would depreci-
ate every acre oftillhble land in the Unione 3
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-07-24

CnlISS ana began TO eat snow against the
order and advice of the others. His hands
ana mlts became wet, and as u northwest
gale was blowing his hands were soon
frozen. The snow had also caused his
mouth and tongue to blister and he ran
idly became weak. The men hurried INTO
camp and then discovered that Ellison had
also had his feet frozen.
They cut his boots off and put him into
his sleeping bag and restored the circula-
tlon IN his hands and feet by friction. and
by placing the frozen limbs next to the
bare skin. After a terrible night they
continued on their Journey with the TENN
erature 25o below zero. Ellison was unable
to help haul the.load which had been in
creased by their sleeping bags and camp
gear. His hands and feet were soon frozen.
and Frederick was obliged to help him
along. Rice and Linn struggled manfully
with the sled, but the whole party was
soon forced by exhaustion to go into camp.
The men passed another horrible night.
They had no tent, and their sleeping bags
were frozen so stiff that it required an
hours work to unroll them. The mep,
gradually worked themselves into THAR
bags, as the heat of their bodies thawed
them out. A strong wind drifting sno.U
and their exhaustion prevented them from
restoring the circulation in their frozen
companion, Words cannot describe the,
horrors of that night.
When they broke camp they were obligefR
and they chose the former. Ellison noa1s.
fellow, begged them to leave him ia lie.
and save the meat and his STARVING com
panioA,
They left the meat ON the ice. and albo,
q rifle as a mark, and pushed ahead tn,
Eskimo Point. where they could secure4
shelter In their old camp. After reaehimo-
Ihe camp they worked from in the evems
ing until O'Clock in the morning. and
partially restored the circulation in Eli
sons hands and feet. They dried his
clothes and made him some warm tea. the
only warm food they had been able TO se-
cure, the wind preventing them from light
ing tires. Early the next day Ellison was
aOle to- walk. and was sent ahead. while
The others packed and hauled the sled.
They soon overlook Ellison, who had strayed
from the road. His hands and feet were
frozen, and he was scarcely able to see
nls eneeE ana nose were also frozen. The
men took turns at leading and helpinp
him, while two would haul the sled. Az
last it required all three at the sled. aDds
they tied ElisOn's arms to the back of tbs
sled and hauled him in that way, ERis
legs were stiff and he would fal and be
for several yards befOse his cries
would De heard. Linn began to fail. and
It was decided that Rice should push ahead
While Fredericks gemalned with Ellison
ana Linn Rice, with little frozen beef
started Tor assistance. The other men re-
manned ~ their sleeping bags twenty-fom
hours when Sergeant Brainard reached
s4eina and gaze them some hot tea and
soup, and started back to hurry up the re-
lel party, which arrived ten hours aftar-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
OURCORN CROP.

The November returns to the depart
menL of agriculture indicate corn pro-
duct somewhat in excess OF 800 100000
bushels, small raCtion above 20 bush~
els per acre. The best yields are, as in
1888, in what has been designated as the
great American desert. The "arid res
gions,' in the vicinity of the Tooth meri-
dian, have produced heavy maize crops
of high quality. That line of longitude
has ceased to be an absolute barrier to
corn production or general farming, the
rate of yield in Nebraska being 3S.5 Kan
sas, SO; Iowa, So; Missouri, 81; Minnesota
335; Ohio 81; Illinois, 80; Indiana, 30;
Michigan. %; Wisconsin, 2t5; Kentucky
23. Pacific coast returns show yield of
SO bushels in Washington territory; CAL
ifornia. 80; Oregon, 2S. The southern
states report II yield of % bushels in
Maryland, 90 in Tennessee, 10 in Arkan
sas, 16 in Virginia, Is in Texas, IS in
Mississippi sud Alabama, 1873 in Louis
lana. II in Georgia, and M less in other
states. The New England STATES average
nearly 80 bushels; New York, 80; and
Pennsylvania, 81. The quality of corn
is better than in 1888 nearly everywhere,
and in the northern belt is worth % to "a
per cent more.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-17
POLITICAL POINTS.

1t is thought Senator Cameron has a
sure thing on his reelection.
President Arthur and Samuel J. TilGcn
voted in the same precinct.
Vermont came calamity up with one
vote for sweet Belva Lockwood
Belva Lockwood says she has not done
with politics. She is now agitating the
question of the appointment of women to
the local school board.
Because it took day or two to find out
who was elected governor of Missouri this
year the St. Louis Globe Democrat lie
clares the kingdom Of heaven is at hand.
About 10000 voters in Massachusetts
who went to the polls in 1888 abstained
from voting in 1884. Most of these were
independent republicans who could not
stand Blaine.
Says the Virginia City New Enter
prise: The first question asked by our
miners on coming up out of the lower
levels at charge of shift is GLOW is New
York now?"
The republican majority in Pennsylva-
MIA is so large that it is believed good
many democrats were away from home on
election day. Where could they have
been?
One of the scores of transparenCies in
the fantastic parade of the Harvard stu
dents in The great Blaine procession in
Boston ran as follows: The Faculty, -
and underneath Turn the Rascals Out
The democratic vote in New York City
increased s! per cent, over the democra>
tic vote of 1880, while the republican
vote increased 10 per cent, so that Cleyc>
land has relatively smaller vote than
Hancock had in that city.
Mr.. Cleveland's loss of his own ward
city and county would not be surprising
but for the boasts that he would carry
them. All are strongly republican. but
he reduced Garfeld's plurality of $500 to
1,48S for Blaine in the county.
OF the large cities of the country New
York, Brooklyn, Boston, Baltimore, St.
Louis, Louisville, New Orleans, Indian a
polls and Detroit gave majorities for
Cleveland; Philadelphia, Buffalo, Pitts
burg, Chicago Cleveland and San Fran
ciso for Blaine
The New York Evening Post predicts
that IF the Tribune persists in declaring
Blaine elected we shall have inauguration
ceremonies on the 4th of March next
one of Cleveland at the nations capitol
and one OF Blaine on the steps of the
Tribune building the oath of Office being
administered by Mr.. William Walter
Phelps"
The New York Star: 1.-THE letter carriers
are having hard road to travel. Each
one is stopped on every trip by some
democrat who hauls out q piece of tape
and commences measuring to see if the
uniform will fit him. Yesterday the
pOstoffice and custom house were thrOng-
ed by enthusiastic Clevelanders picking
out snug berths.