The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-01-29

ions of Mr.. Edmunds for the suppress
sion of the manufacture of dynamite, ex-
,ept for certain legitimate purposes, were
OPPORTUNITY introduced and in accord with
The prevalent sentiment. The resolution
Of Mr.. Bayard expressing detestation for
The incendiary attempt to destroy the pub
lie buildings in London met with general
sympathy in Senatorial circles. Senator
Riddleberger could receive with profound
sorrow the news of the kind referred to, but
was not prepared to say he felt indignation.
England's cruel wrongs to Ireland had
resentment and powerless in any
other direction, desperate men had awaited
of this mode of retribution. The resolu-
ton of Mr.. Bayard was adopted on Mon
day, with but two dissenting voices, Sena-
tors Riddleberger and Van Wyck.
1t is quite probable that the attempts
to blow up the House of Lords and the
Tower were not of Irish invention, al
though the Irish..peopley will be held re-
sponsible for them. The spirit of Com
munism and Nihilism prevails in England,
as we'll as in Germany, Russia, France and
Spain, and could manifest itself as well in
the use of dynamite, as it did in Russia
and Germany. The same spirit is finding
root in the United States, and wherever it
exists there is danger. To what degree it
may grow and show itself is for the future
to unfold but the material IS here, which
under the ruling influence of bad men,
such as Herr Most and O'Donovan Rosa,
may cause trouble in this country.
Throughout the Departments the spirit
of resignation prevails and every one
seems to be awaiting the incoming admln-
istration with placid mind and even tenn
per. The uncertainties of the future have
inculcated a philosophic spirit, and nearly
all are prepared to accept the situation,
let it bring with it the lowering of fortune
or.the assurance of favor. Here and there
a Democrat is met, who has enjoyed the
favor of Republican administration, who
shows his true nature in vicious and ma
lignant utterances and a ranking parti-
zanism only to be found in small and con-
temptible natures. These persons are for
a clean..sweep, although they have been
living for years upon salaries secured to
them by Republicans and under Republi-
can administrations.
For four or five years Col. Robt. Beverley
has been engaged in pressing upon Con-
gress and the departments the Importance
of having extended to the farming inter
ests the benefits and advant ges of the
Signal Service reports. He cultends that
the timely notice given the ia; :ners of the
approach of storms and excessive changes
of weather would be of grei benefit to
stock raisers as well as fam ers in the
general sense. One difficulty has been in
getting the Signal Service bur, au changed
from the War to the Agricult ural Depart
ment, where it would more properly belong
in connection with the enlargement of
it's duties as proposed by Col. Beverley
We hope he may succeed in accomplishing
his praiseworthy object, for it would be Of
incalculable value to the stockraisers and
farmers of the country were they pos
sessed of information of approaching
storms, twenty-four or forty-eight hours
before they appear.
There is prospect of much disappoint-
ment in both parties in the policy of the
new administration. 1t is believed that a
conservative tone will prevail, and that a
a fair and equitable relation will exist be.
tween the Republican Senate and the Dem
ocratic Executive, which will prevent any
unseemly conflict and cause everything to
work smoothly. This is the view taken
by conservative and sagacious men of both
parties, and only dissented from by the
very hungry and very thirsty, who believe
parties were primarily instituted to cap
ture the spoils, and that the highest guage
Of craftsmanship is the number of small
scalps that can be captured and the amount
of pelf that can be secured for the
tom-tit politicians who can bring the long
est list of self solicited recommendations
There are some apprehensions Of an ex-
ira session, growing out of the conflict be-
tween the Senate and House on some of
the appropriation bills. This difference
has not been modified by the resolution of
Mr.. Hurd, to which reference is made
above. 1t is this growing jealousy between
the two legislative branches that threatens
to interfere with speedy action on some
of the measures under consideration and
several of the appropriation bills. If an
extra session should become necessary it
would be an unfortunate occurrence for
the DEMOCRATS. The first thing to be
done would be the election of Speaker.
The conflict between the Randall and Car
Isle wings of the party would lie precipi-
tated. 1t would be stubborn, for both of
the leaders are determined mon, welded
to their notions, and not likely to yield,
until overcome by numerical force. Such an
encounter would cause trouble of no insig-
nifcant proportions, land discussions which
could not be healed by ordinary sedatives.
The new administration would be thus
launched upon tempestuOns sea, with
two factions contending for supremacy
and both contributing to it's embarrass-
ment. In any condition it will require a
stern hand at the helm to guide the party
ship safely but sh ould an extra session add
to the dificu lilies, it would indeed demand
nerve and will to steer clear of the break
erS.
The preparations for the Inauguration
are progressing on an elaborate scale. Con
tributions are not confined to either party.
Republicans open their purses as we'll as
Democrats, and the prospect is for a gor-
geous pageantry and an imposing demon
stration.
The Dynamite Explosions.
The fearful explosions in the English
Houses Of Parliament on Saturday last
represent the extreme to which fanati-