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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09
rrenanrv Showing.

The first report of Secretary Manning
makes showing that ought to put to
blush prominent Democratic orators dur
inc the recent National contest. 1t was
then stated from every stump that the
Treasury contained II surplus of $780,
600. COR huge amount drawn from the
people and lying idle to tempt public
officers to corruption while it operated
to Cypress the people. They said it
ought to be in the hands of the people to
whom il beongedand not wrung from them
for unnecessary purposes Upon this was
predicated bowling demand for reform"
and tax reduction. The Republicans met
this by showing that there was no sur
plus worth talking about gold and sill
yercertiticates were outand in circulation,
representing about $500, 1000, GOO of the spe-
Gle in the Treasury vaults that the re-
serve Of $500 Geo in gold had to be
kept there to redeem the greenbacks which
were tlischargilg the duties of a circulat-
ING medium, and when it was all boiled
uONH lilt 3IlONUp III pilC 1AC0ouly UDdu
could be called surplus was compare
tively infnitessimal Secretary Manning
changed the method Of stating the debt,
simplifying it, so that every one can I'M
derstand the figures and can get at the
real condition Of the national finances. He
first deduets from the previously sup
posed cash on hand the fractional coin
S30, 1872 ,326, and minor coin Ss76N5l,
as unavailable for the redemption of
the public debt. He then deduets from
the amount of cash on hand 1.-THE
amount Of gold coin and gold bullion,
about 500 100000 obtained by selling
bonds in aid of resumption, and required
by law to be sacredly held for that purpose,
and further makes reduction of accrued
interest not yet due on April l, of $40 S62,-
396.19. After making the last deduction
from the cash on hand, as had been re-
ported before Mr.. Manning's accession,
there remains net balance in the Treas
ury of Sl1, 1896, 500 So, which is the amount
of the surplus.
The logical effect OF this showing will
be to stop the bowling for a reduction OF
| the revenues derived from internal reVe'
nue. and custom sources and ease the con-
sciences of our Democratic friends III ac-
cepting all the internal revenue offices IN
the country We will hear no more OF that
cry and much less than we have heard
about reduction of customs leVles to q
revenue standard Exclusively. After
all. Mr.. Mannings report is a full and
complete vindication of Republican arlth
metic and Republican policy as to the rev.
enues, although he presents the situation
in more simple and perspicuous manner.
Our Democratic friends can take refuge
in Mr.. Manning report and abate all COM
Functions in taking upon themselves the
burden Of administering the revenue sys-
TEN of the country,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

The resolution of Mr.. Gooch offered at
the meeting of the Council on Tuesday
night, instructing the President of the
Council to correspond with the officers of
the Oliver Chilled Plow Co., deserves mors
than passing notice. Several weeks ago
we called attention to the fact that Ro-
anoke City had already taken action in
the matter, and had received from the
Plow Co. the reply that whilst they had
not determined to transfer their works to
the future, the claims of Roanoke should
not be overlooked. The action Of Tues
day night, tho long delayed, was emil
nently proper. ataunton possesses pecu
liar advantages for the establishment of
manufacturing enterprises as we have
time and again pointed out Especially
would her location prove favorable for thu
manufacture of plows. With iron >.
coal in close proximity ; the best of y AN
surrounding her in abundance Sa,' t .noe
competition in freights, a,a4sA J s'ue'
portation over differerts lAipeeS leso "ii
T . . III nj
of trade; a rich agriegp nal ~ eel''i
furnish supplies W. suallv eaa s'i 49,
facilities a quiet ar i Industrious sooiat y
''liu q Siip.''F s~ ,urpassed for healthful
a'..ss' ~. StsSse city can justly lay claim t.
Guy "i''asSs which few if any of he
@oo'h0'p sisters can equal. We trust tina
Che Sep taken on Tuesday night will b,
ALLOWED up by like action in other di
rections, and that u sharp ''look- OUT viii
| De kept upon the prospective movement.
OF established industries, as we'll as those
! In process of formation. 1t is q subiec
III which our people feel the deepest in
| terest, and they will more than second thu
efforts OF their representatives in pressing
| it upon public attention. ~ ast< :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

The cornerstone of st. Joseph's colored
church, Richmond, was laid last Sabbath,
Bishop Kean officiating and Father DE
Ruyter, of Washington, a member OF the
order Of st. Josephites delivering power
full and eloquent sermon upon st. Joseph.
the patron Of the new church. About five
thousand persons were in attendance to
witness the ceremonies. The church Will
be a brick structure with iron trimmings,
Gothic style, fronting IS feet on First
street, extending back 100 feet with a
central tower 100 feet high. The interior
of the church will be hard wood finish,
open-t imbered roof, an organ loft extend
ing entirely across the front, two blocks OF
pews with centre and side aisle. rs the
rear wall and Immediately over the main
altar will be a niche containing a life.size
statue Of st. Joseph. On either side of
the chancel will be rooms for the sacris-
try. sc. The Church will be completed
about the lst Of August.
Father Slattery will be the pastor of the
church. Bishon Kean stated that he col.
lected $4,000 in New York to aid in its
construction and on the occasion of laying
the cornerstone he opened letter from a
lady in Washington containing $50. He
stated that from every portion Of the
country subscriptions were coming in. 1t
win be the first Catholic church for colored
ppoule i'm Nirpiuia
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April 18th.

The Convention OF delegates interested
in agricultural and the attendant pursuits
which Is appointed to meet in Richmond
on the 18th of April will no doubt be
well attended. 1t is one OF the favorable
indications Of the times that those inter-
ested in agriculture are taking steps to
bring together the intelligent representa-
tives of that important calling, to COM
pare opinions, make suggestions and for
mulate plans. 1t is q reflection on the IN
telligence and sagacity OF the farmers OF
Virginia. that they have not long before
maintained Il policy for concerted action
in all matters relating to the great and
essential interest they represent In
legislation they have never been prop
erly represented. While they create the
values upon which all prosperity depends
furnish the basis fol the taEatIqn which
supports government, yet they have mad
less to say in the adoption OF the methods
by which taxation is imposed and collected
than any other class. 1t is not because
they have not a clear conception Of what
is best for their interests, but long imposed
habit has SO accustomed them to allow
others to take the lead, that they hesitate
to press to the front when they know not
only their individual welfare but the vel
fare of the Commonwealth demands that
they should more largely participate in
legislation and the arrangement of the pol
;o;oc affaotiOrr r0yarp,nppt rhav haNa
tameIy submitted to the dictation and ar
bitrary ways of the political cabals and
court house rings until they have appa-
rently lost the spirit of true manhood, and
shrink from aggressive action in asserting
their rights and protecting their interests.
We hope the Convention which meets
ON the 18th, will be composed of the most
enlightened and progressive of the Vir-
ginia farmers-that they will have the
courage of their convictions, and let it be
known that it is their purpose to have II
say, and a potential say everything re-
lating to the laws and Legislative policy of
the Commonwealth. 1t is one of the evils
Of the day that the important public
concerns of Virginia have upon them
SO little of the impress Of the farm
ing community. The small politicians
run the State, and those who have
the least interest are the loudest i'll their
demonstrations and the most ofiicous in
their action. Let the solid men OF the
Commonwealth-tho who create the val
ues and bear the bulk of the burdens, come
out and make it manifest that they are in
the future to be both heard and needed.
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Cen. erant,s Condition. ).

| THE OLD HERO STILL HOLDING OUT.
Early on Tuesday morning Gen. Grant
had hemorrhage, and those about him
thought the end had come. The family
were immediately notified and summoned
to his bedside, but Il little later he rallied
and somewhat recovered from the hem
orrhages uandsi its eonseqa at~Meaknesss---
The physicians believe that the blood came
not from the lungs but from some artery
that had been invaded by the cancer. He
continued to gradually grow worse, and at
3 p. m. asked for DR.. Newman, who came
and remained until O'Clock. During the
evening the clergyman spoke of the friendly
feeling of the people at large and the
great number of friends the GeneIal had.
And / have a great many on the other
side, too, said the General.
es, that is true, and they are waiting
for you, General-they are waiting for
you" aw
"Ah yes l wish they would come, ;, re-
piled the General, and DR.. Newman said
that never in his life did he see such an
expression OF peaceful satisfaction as that
on the General s face rs he uttered these
words. ,s {Hf
All day and all night long the watchers
fingered about the bed. expecting the end
at any time. But his wonderful constitu-
ton bore him through, and yesterday
perceptible Improvement was noticed. At
nine O'Clock last night our special stated
that General Grant is better than he
was yesterday. The Doctor at six p. m.
had no fears Of any immediate danger
A few days since a two-year-old son of
Mr.. James B. Spiggle, living near Salem,
met his death in a very distressing man.
ner. His mother, while pearing turnipsa
gave him small piece. and having left
the room, returned in few moments to
find her little one choked beyond recovery
on the small piece of turnip she. gave him,
Medical aid was summoned, but came too
late to save the little sufferer S life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

Marshal Hughes, who was recently ar
rested in Texas and returned to Vir-
ginia, charged with embezzling funds, was
bailed by the United States Commissioner
at Richmond on Friday last. He stated
that he went West for the purpose of rails
ing funds among his relatives there to
meet the deficit; that he travelled under
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Government of India.

Mr.. L. A. Pereira, Head Inspecte Il of
Post Offices, Calcutta. India, issues card
certifying to the instantaneous relic t af-
forded by st. Jacobs Oil, in the Cam pbell
Hospital. wher its use was advised BY the
medical officers in serious cases Of hroat
troubles and other painful ailments.
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Taxing the G. & o. Railroad.

On the 9th. a decision was rendered by
the Supreme Court Of the United States
in the tax case of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway, plaintiff in error, against
Joseph S. Miller, Auditor OF the state OF
West Virginia, in error to the supreme
Court Of Appeals Of that State. The ques-
ton raised by this case is the constltu-
tionality of an act of the Legislature OF
West Virginia passed March {, 1879. sub
iecting the property Of the railway COM
pany to taxation. The company main
tains that by an act Of the Legislature OF
March 1866, entitled IAN act to moor
porate the Coyington and ONO RallToad
Company, , and another act passed FEB
rRarv %. 1867, authorizing that company
to consolidate with the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company, it, as the sue
cessor of The latter corporation, was eX-
emptea from TAXATION so long as It's prollts
should not amount to 10 per cent. OF us
capital. and that the subsequent act I'M
posing taxation irrespective OF this con-
dition is void, because it impairs the OBJ
legation Of contract.
This court holds that the acts trom
which the plaintiff in error derives Its
corporate existence and powers in west
Virginia do not contain q renewal OF the
grant of exemption from taxation con-
tanned in the seventh section Of the act
of March 1866 that the present com
uanv can in no sense be regarded as the
identical corporate body of which it be-
came successor, and that all its rights as
a corporation other than the titla to the
property it acquired by judicial sale had
their origin and depended upon an act
passed in 1871 and amended i'll 1877. such
being the ease, the present company $
charter rests upon the general law, which
the Constitution Of the State declares 10
be subject to alteration and mendment,
and therefore the exercise of legislative
discretion in the matter of taxation cannot
be complained of asa breach OF contract.
The decree Of the Supreme Court OF APP
peals of West Virginia is affirmed Opin-
ion by Justice Matthews.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

A Martinsville letter states that MIR. J.
W. Jameson, well-known and highly-re-
spected citizen of Henry county who lived
about two N lies from that town, was found
dead in Smith S river Wednesday morning.
1t IS supposed, while cleaning out his fish
traps, helost consciousness and fell intothe
water, which was only two feet deep at the
place where his body was found. He had
been in ill-health for a long time, and was
subject to sudden and severe attacks of
rheumatism.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

THE STATE DEBr-The following is a
statement of the funding of the public
debt of Virginia under the Riddlebergep
bill to March IS, 1885
Surrender to Feb: as, 1855, >. ,s6, 80 ,391 GO
Surrender since Feb, as, 1855, l7S,s40 Al
Total surrender n date ce 200 o-o IN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-09

One of the most unique things Ill the
literary line is the ST. Jacobs Oil Annual.
just issued by the Chas. A. Vogeler Co.,
Baltimore. 1t is collection of articles
written especially for this publication by
the most famous humorsts Of the day, in
Guiding "Bin Nye," N. Quod, and
various others, ard is so far ahead Of the
usual class Of patent medicine almanacs,
that there is 10 comparison between them.
Fl you want 10 have fun get 4 capg Of the
st Jacobs Annual fgem Xeag druggist.
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pCLLMAN SERVICE.

PULLMAN SERVICE.
TrAami ) Nos 80 and ST. Pullman Buffet and
SleeYAI " Cars, between Washington and New
Orlean without change. Pullman Buffet and
SleeRd ng Cars between New York and Atlanta
Yrss ms Nos 52and 80. Pullman Palace sleeping
Cars between Washington and New Orleans
Win out change. Pullman Sleeping cars be-
tWe4 IN Washington amt Augusta without
cha ige.
| bel .ween Washington and Louisville without
| ch ange. Pullman Sleeping Cars,between Char-
1 10 ttesvlne and Cincinnati without change.
\ BRANCHES.
7 MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except sunday.
l Westward-Leave Washington 4:l5 pm. n ex-
ar 'dria 4:40 p. M. Manassas $3.50 p. m. Arrive
co mmodation leaves Manassas 800 q. m. Arrive
Riyerton Hos p: m; strasburg u noon.
ton 1880 a.. Arrive Alexandria $40 m.
Washington $40 a. IN; Accommodation leave
Strasburg l2:45 noon Riverton 1875 D. IN. Arrive
Alexandria 900 p. Washington 9:25 p.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Trains Nos. 50. 81. 81. and 80 connect daily at
Warrenton Junction to and from Warrenton.
/ Train No So connects daily except sunday.
going and returning from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION, daily except sunday,
leave Rocky Mount 800 a. N. Arrive Frank
lin Junction $50 a. m. Leave Franklin June
ton 500 p. N. Arrive at Rocky Mount 1880 y. M
CONNECTIONS.
/ AT Orange with P. +. & P. r. II. for Fretef.
ieksburg. AT Gordonsvllle and Charl ottesville
with Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. foY Richmond,
/ Old Point, Staunton, and points rast and West
and Virginia Springs. AT Lynehburg with
1 Norfolk and Western X. Il. for Southwest Vlr-
ginia, and Bristol Chattanooga and Memphis
y Nashville and Knoxville, and with Riebmond
| and Allegheny r. II. for Lexington and Ndturpl
Bridge At Danvie with Richmond and DAN
Vile, for all points in the Carolinas, Florida.
Georgia and the South. At Riverton with
Shenandoah Valley H. T. for Lnray and Points
IN the Page Valley ley A. sHtra asig with , the
chester and points in the Shenandoah Valley.
All trains make close connections at Wasr-
Ington with through trains to and from North
and West.
Through tickets at lowest prices to all impor-
tAnt points in the United States. This is the
hest line for points in Texas and California
For all information, tickets and SIeening Oar
reservations apply 10 agents OF this COMPANY
j. S. b. THOMPSON
Assistant General Pass AgL
Alexandria, Virginia.
\ ROB"r ANDREWS. Supt. and Eng.
Il nar9G
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Riel's Rebellion .

News from the Northwest indicates
that matters are growing worse there.
Colonel Irvine has sent by courier dis
patch to the Government reporting that
supplies are scarce and unless relief gets
through very soon, the mounted police
and all the Prince Albert people will be
completely at the mercy of the rebels. y
He says that reinforcements of I 500 men
are wanted at Prince Albert Immediately.
Thecountry people, owing to threats from
the rebels. are leaving their places, and
that the Teton Sioux are sWarming over
the country and committing depxedations,
while supplies are becoming short. The
Sioux referred to are led by Chief White
Cap, and occupy the reserve near Prince
Albert. They are refugees from the
United States. Irvine's message was
dated the 30th ult, and further reports are
awaited with great anxiety. The rebels
have apparently organized provisional
government. In addition to receipts
signed by the Lieutenant Governor and
Secretary" of Saskatchewan the Hudson
Bay Company hold others signed by the
Assistant Commissioner for the Provi-
sional Government Of Saskatchewan.
Recently the Council of Harrisonburg
agreed to abate the town tax for five years,
if Mr.. Glenn would erect Il large merchant
mill at that point. The proposition was
accepted and Mr.. Glen has now broken
ground, preparatory to the construction of
a $4,000 structure. The Rockingham
Register, IN calling attention to the enter
| prise, applauds the action of the Council,
and the Richmond Dispatch jumps on the
| Register for its alleged inconsistency. The
Register enjoys the distinction of being
one of the few journals that openly espouses
| free trade, claiming that the levylng Of
import duties is but q subsidy to manufac-
turing concerns. And yet, as stated, it
warmly commends the Council for rebat,
| ing the tax upon this particular enterprise,
and is considerably silent on the question
of s'monopolies, "a subject upon which
| 1T was wont to grow eloquent.
The most aggravated case OF protective
tariff does not approach. in its conse-
qnences, such action as the Council Of
| Harrisonburg took in this case. The on
is discrimination against foreigners who
manufacture under different conditions
infavor of the home producer. The other
is q discrimination in favor Of one home
manufactures against another of the same
class. In the one case advantages are eX-
tended the home producer in order TO
place him on a plane with his foreign COM
petitor in the other the effect is the grant
ing of subsidies to one home producer, to
elevate him above his fellows, And yet
we are SO strong q proteetlonist that we
can join with the Register in commenting
the COUNCIL, and congratulate it upon its
endorsement of the protective principle.
1t however should have approached the
change gradually, and not picked out the
bitterest pill in the whole box to swallow
first
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0O-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

NJ b. HAMRIcK having purchased haif-ln-
terest in the FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKE
ING BUSINESS of Y. NJ. BlcKLE, the business
will be conducted in all Its branches at the old
stand of Y. NJ. Bickle on Main Street.
Y. NJ. BICKLE,
NJ. b. HAMRICK.
The undersigned begs leave to return his
thanks to the public Tor their very liberal pat
ronage in the past and respectfully asks Il con-
tinuance ofthe same to the new concern.
Y. NJ. BlCkLE.
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VNHE STAUNTON
STEAM LAUNDRY y

IS TEAM l. \ U y ID r y
Is now executing all orders in Its line AT th
shortest notice and upon the most
-REASONABLE TERMS
II is fitted up with the most recently, ,unro,-
ed apparatus for washing either coarse or fine
clothes. MIR WAMALING proposes to do The
washing of families and institutions at ahont
the same cost as if done by hand, and he guar
antees to do all work entrusted TO him i'm a first
class manner ~ " q '
MRS. WAMALING WILL. HAVE ENTIRE
CHARGE OF ALL LADIES, \v.curNc
All clothes viii be called for and delivered
buttons. iiies 'nu lhsti-
al 1 are specially invited to call at the
Very Respectfully,
/ J"n-< G. Il. WAMALING.
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A9-Ehis Fertilizer is a permanent manure
Give me a trial order. Price sos 90 per ton cash.
SGT 30 on twelve months time. Give me q call
at No. II North Augusta street. (wareroom with
Mr.: Heskell in the Stuart Building,) or Powell
< Bryan.
april REEVES GAIT.
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remaining in the Post Office ut Matid hebrook
| nu not called for in the month endjf * March
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MartinsVillp Heyuid Messrs. b. f.
Grayely Il Sons. of I.eatherwood, received
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uAMIsICK < rICFlLE.
Ill Successors to Y. NJ. Bickle,
AT the old stand of Y. NJ. Biekie,
FURNITURE DEALERS AND UNDERTAKINGS

We will offer the old stock of Y. NJ. Biekle AT
COST FOR CASH, in order 10 make room for
new goods, which we win shortly receive.
MIR. WIN. GAMBLER, who has had charge of
the Undertaking Department. OF this house for
the past nineteen years, Will remain WIN the
new firm where he will always be found ready
TO to serve the public. aprV-lm
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rI>o THE FARMERS OFF RIVEkHEADS DIS
Il TRICT.-Nearly every road in this district
ia INSTRUCTED by Farm fences. The law reuuirea
a .sbreadth of 30 feet unobstructed by fencing,
stakes'' &c. You are requested to examine
your road fences, and where they encroach On
the roads have them set back 10 feet from the
centre of the road bed before road working is
commenced. Byorder of the Board.
j. ID. LILLEY.
APPS Comr Of Roads niverheads District.
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LIST OLE LETTERS

i'll the Post Office at Staunto n. An
gusta County. Va. April 9. 1882 u
LADIES.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
-FARMERS.-

am manufacturing from the Blood, Bones
and Flesh, gathered from the slaughter houses
of this city. a BERTILIZER. which offer as II
Corn. OATS and WHEAT FERTILIZER. Dr.
Thraphagen having analysed 1t, pronounces IL
very rich In animal matter. Sec analysis:
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SOUTH BOUND.

Train .TrafnI rain
No. al No. So, Y No So
NORTH RoOND. lie N eams f tx LIZ rs rs
No H. press. press
DAT .LY.. DALI IDA lily
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Total surrender to date..-... Sc. 7ss .272 10