The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-08-20

amendments co the DEBT le8lSiaGlOu 1iao
defeated the Riddleberger settlement, IN
vited two hundred suits in the city OF
Richmond to enforce the payment of cou-
pons, resulting in about 800, 900 being paid
out of the school fund wrongfully held in
in the Treasury for the benefit of stock
jobbers and coupon scalpers.
He briefly referred to the opposing tick
ct, mentioning Gen. Lee in courteous
terms, but reminded his hearers that it
was the nephew Of his uncle and not the
uncle who was asking their suffrage. Mr..
Massey was described in Bourbon vernac-
ular as to him-Bourbon estimate
and Bourbon characterization being
reproduced to show what he was in
their estimation. and who it was they
are now supporting. Ayres was men-
toned as an unknown quantity as lawyer,
never having had case in the Supreme
Court, and there was no assurance that he
would be equal to the duties connected
with.the Office with which his name is as
ISOLATED.
Mr.. Blair touched on the condition OF
the country under Democratic administra-
tion-the Importance of protection to
home industries, as means of develop
ing resources, reviving industries and
enriching the Commonwealth and drew
contrast between the proposed Democratic
martial demonstrations to revive the pas
sions of the war, and the purpose OF the
Republicans to legislate for the material
welfare of the State.
His remarks were well received by the
large audience present. 1t was speech
of facts and arguments, appealing to the
judgment and the common-sense OF the
people, and laying before them the records
of the two parties between which choice
will have to be made in November next.
1t was an suspicious opening of the cam
paign and the effect will be emphasized on
the day of election, by good majority for
the Republican ticket in old Rockingham.
Charles D. Harrison, Commonwealth s
Attorney for Rockingham county, re-
sponded toa vociferous call, and made a
ringing speech. He is one of the rising
young men of the Valley-one Of the peo-
pie, and is in his proper place when cham
pioning the cause of the people.
There was some little dissatisfaction
manifested at the ticket dominated for the
Legislature. but that is always the case
where the contest between aspirants is
sharp and vigorous. The interests at issue,
however are too important for any Re-
publican to allow personal feeling to es-
TRANCE him from the cause, and before the
canvass progresses far we expect to hear
of active work from those who were
not altogether pleased with the result of
the ballot.
The number of gentlemen of high char
acter and ability who were willing to ac-
cept nominations was good indication. 1t
implied confidence in the result, aud that
the Republicans mean to do their full duty
on the Sd of November next.
The audience was composed of the rep
resentatiye men of the county-the bone
and sinew of the people-the farmers and
workingmen, who make the values upon
which the State exists. They were earn
est, decided and determined, and fully un-
derstand the work before them. Altogether
it was splendid meeting and full of the
promise of good results.
-
James Sullivan, ESQ.,, for number Of
years the Chairman of the County Com
| mittee, sent in his resignation. His sue
cessor has not yet been chosen. Mr.. Sui
livan is one Of the most effective workers
| in the county, and while he will not hold
| an official position, his influence will be
exerted for the success Of the Republican
cause and the defeat of Bourbonism.
Hon. John F. Lewis put the quietus to
the industriously circulated rumOr that he
would not support the State ticket. He
announced his purpose to use his influence
for it's success, and for the overthrow of
Bourbenism in Virginia, just as we ex-
pected he would do on the first proper &C.
casion.
D. s. Lewis, Esq, will also give his ear
nest support to the ticket. He is probably
the most popular young man in the coun-
ty-manly, fearless and able-despising
deceit and duplicity. and all the time Re-
publican.
Capt. W. s. Lurty participated in the
Convention and will give the cause the
benefit of his fine oratorical powers and
influence. Heis an effective speaker, an
earnest Republican and a good campaigner.
/ James W. Cochran, at one time Chair
man of the Straightout Republican State
Committee, was member Of the Conven-
ton and will support the ticket and use
his influence for the success of the prin-
ciples it represents.
| HARRIsoNBURG presents as many evil
dences of Improvement as any town in
the Valley. On every side is the spirit of
advance manifested. New houses being
| erected, old ones repaired, suburban lots
improved, fences painted, and all the evil
dences of advanced enterprise. The splen-
did roller mill of Glen & Wenger, being
erected near the depot, is an important
improvement. 1t will draw to that point
all the grain from the adjacent country,
make Harrisonburg the place to purchase
supplies. and add greatly to the business
of the town. The business man who has
the sagacity and nerve to open a first
class store for farm-supplies, both for the
family and the farm, near the mill, will
] make a hit of it. Mr.. Ritter is near by
and will lie equal to the occasion, no
j doubt, but there is room for another.
The mill is rapidly nearing completion.
and when finished, will not only be an at
traction to that portion of the burg, but
an institution in itself.
4 The Revere House is doing it's part to
advance the business of Harrisonburg. II
, is one of the best kept hotels in the Val
ley, and nothing adds more to the staying
| oual;tioo ne n tnUn than a GOOD hotel Mr.