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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
Foolish Utterances.

Gen. Gordon was inaugurated Governor
OF Georgia. few days ago. He improved
the occasion in his formal address to ex-
plot his views of State Rights. What he
said was a revamping Of the most ex-
treme notions ever advanced by John e.
Calhoun. He favors the enlargement of
the powers of the State. and the restriction
of those of the National Government. He
would dwarf the Federal jurisdiction and
augment the States. 1t is the old doctrine
that precipitated secession, war and desc
lation. However specious his reasoning
and refining his conclusions, it is the same
mischievous idea that found expression in
Charleston and Baltimore twenty six years
ge-disrupted the Democratic party.
elected President Lincoln, inspired armed
conflict, emancipated slavery and con-
signed to bloody graves half million of
the flower of the manhood Of the country
His address was of apiece with that of Jno.
w. Daniel, in Richmond, at the Demo
cratic rally short time before the recent
election, when he said that the Democrat
ic party had the government and it had
come to stay A solid Democratic South
secured by means that no honest man eau
defend, and New York city, controlled by
the worse elements of reckless popula-
ton, constitute the hope of this "stay. .
We trust, and believe, that the common
sense and patriotism of the South will
appreciate and comprehend the meaning
of these foolish utterances, and looking to
the material welfare of the people-the
progress and prosperity of the Southern
States, rebuke such mischievous mouthings
and turn their back upon such sentiments
and such assumed leaders. The South
has suffered enough from this source. All
of our great interests have been damaged
by the utterances of men who presuming
upon their election to high positions, have
used them to misstate the real sentiment
of the people, and prejudice the South in
the minds of those who are willing and
anxious to cooperate with US in develop
are we to gain by such outgivings as have
emanated from Gordon and Daniel? Win
the people never realize the fact that they
cannot move abreast of the times take
advantage of the wonderful bounties of
nature, unless they throw themselves
squarely across the path of such men, and
call halt in such emphatic terms as will
prove to the world that they have no SYM
pathy either with the sentiment or the
purpose of those who re-vitalize the ex-
ploded notions of quarter of a century
ago. We belong to the present. It is
our duty to adapt ourselves to its condi-
tions and press forward to the future
which is so full of hope and assurance, if
we will only prove true to ourselves and
let the dead past bury its dead.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
ST. NICHOLAS
EnR 1896 81

STORIES by LOUISA M. ALCoTT and FRANK
R. STOCKHOLM several by each author.
A SHORT SERIAL STORY by MRS BURNETT,
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
FOR SALE and RENT.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

In consequence of business engagements in
another State. which will require my personal
attention, offer for sale privately. my farm
lying three miles north of Staunton and about
The tract is part of the old Wayt Bell farm,
and contains
-l30 ACR E,S---
of fine land, admirably located and in a high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded rs one of the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
past few years aad is now in excellent condi-
1ion throughout. new plank fence extends
along the entire front, md all of the cross
fences are in thorough order.
THE IMPROVEMENTS
consist of q roomy aud we'll arranged frame
dwelling, nearly new, situated in q large
grove of native oaks, and occupying an emil
hence from which one Of the most beautiful
and extensive views in the Valley may be OBJ
tained. The outbaildngs are ample and in
excellent repair young and vigorous Or
chard OF choice fruit VIII in q year or two be
in full bearing. AT the house are q large GIG
tern and artesian well, and there is running
water in every field
Considering its proximity to the city, the
place offers an excellent investment to an en-
terprising man. 1t is within quarter of mile
of the finest turnpike in Virglnia-jGst far
enough 10 AVOID the annoyance incident to
much travelled thoroughfare, and near enough
to get the full advantage OF fine road. The place
offers excellent facilities for trucking and its
nearness to the Stanton markets woul make
it profitable.
This property is offered at q reasonable price.
Inc it should call upon MIR. Harris, who resides
G. G. GooCH,
JlyA9 Maysvilie, Kys
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Richmond State: The State Board of
Canvassers. consisting of the Governor,
the Attorney Genera !, the First and Sec
ond Auditors, Treasurer and Secretary of
the Commonwealth, will meet next Mon
day to canvass the vote for Congress me n.
The returns have been sent to the Secre
tary of the Commonwealth, but the seal
of the envelopes will not be broken, ex-
cept in the presence of a majority of the
members Of the Board of Canvasse rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Senator Ben. Harrison, of Indiana. and
Senator Allison, of Iowa, promise to be
prominent candidates for the Republican
nomination for President in 1885. They
are both clean, conservative, able men and
either would reflect the better sentiment
of the party, as would Gov. Foraker, of
Ohio. There is abundance of good ma
terial in the party, to make a successful
campaign with, two years hence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

The Gem iron furnace in Page county,
on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, has
chilled, and it will require three months to
remove its contents. This furnace chilled
in August last, and operations had just
been resumed when this second misfortune
befell it. Hon. VIM. Mines. Jr., mana
ger, has gone to Philadelphia with a view
to arranging for resumption of work Be-
tween 500 and 800 hands will be thrown
out of employment by the accident.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

A petition is to be submitted to the Gov
ernor asking that he will either pardon or
commute the sentence of w. R. Smith,
clerk in the Auditors Office, who is SEN
fenced to two years in the penitentiary.
The petition will set forth that in the
opinion of physicians Imprisonment in
that institution will be fatal to the pris-
0ror,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

It looks IS though some of the Demo
cratic bosses of Indiana might have to
follow the precedent of the Chicago and
Cincinnati Democratic boodlers, and take
up quarters in the penitentiary. Bold,
unblushing frauds are being attempted to
prevent the Republicans from controlling
the Legislature on joint ballot. They
have really elected.a majority, but a des-
perate effort is being made to defraud
several of the elected members of their
seats.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
TIE MOZART HOUSE. sTAUNroN. Va

THIS commodious and elegant establish
nent so long and successfully conducted as =
S @naa GodTqtag hotse by Mr.. and Mrs West of
aolioah, ~. VIII be for rent from 3lst of De-
efssnaibef, 1856 7 Is situated on the corner of
plsaeflek aud Washington Streets, in the best
PITT OF the~ city, has over so looms GAS and
water throughout, is thoroughly drainsd2 has
and 9 ~ ~ ,g nriek kitchen bakery ice house,
su Is ~ a WORD, replete with ali the modern
or Roasrdiag Hostse. Apply to Ni''e' 1-'''s
aug2o j. L. PEYTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

The twenty four conyicts who have been
at work on the public roads of Louisa
county, under the provisions of the Van
Doran bill have been returned to the PEN
itentiary for the winter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
LOTS FOR SALE.

have three excellent building lots remai..-
ing, fronting on Green street 20 feet and run.
ming back l25 feet, which can be purchased al
reasonable figures and accommodating
terms. Five other building lots, of same di-
mensions, fronting on the extension of Madi-
ON street, are also for sale. Apply at olce.
Oct g. s.. nj, YOST
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

WARRENTON. Trains Nos. so, 81, 81 and IS
connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIvIsIoN No except Sunday,
lin Junction $3.50 a. m. Leave Franklin juno
ton 200 p. Arrive at Rocky Mount 1000 p. M.
PULLMAN CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. so and 81, Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between New York and Atlanta
Washington and New Orleans, via. DanviIle.
On trains No. So and So Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between Washington and Montgomery. and
Washington and Aiken, via Danville.
On trains No. 81 and 55 Pullman Sleepers
between Washington and Louisville.
Through tickets on sale at the principal sta
lions to all points, For rates OF Information
apply to any agent of the Company, or to
us. b. THOMPSON, "A. 6. P. A.,
Alexandria, Va.
JAS. TAYLOR, G. p. A., Washington. b. 9.
SOL. HAAS, t. NJ, Richmond, Va.
nOylS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Work has begun on the Roanoke and
Tar River railroad. which begins at Boy
kin $ depot, on the Seaboard railroad. and
runs through to Marfreesboro and beyond,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Cluverius death warrant has been re-
ceived from the clerk of the Hastings
Court by the Sergeant of Richmond The
time fixed for the hanging is the 10th of
December,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
Browns majority over Croxton, in the
Fredericksburg district is 1.940-a Re
-,,t1;aor oo;v o,,ar 1904 oe ox,or 9 400

Browns majority over Croxton, in the
Fredericksburg district is 1.940-a Re
publican gain over 1884 Of over 2,400.
at Triadelphia, W. Va, on the 14th,
Miss Thornburg, aged As, fell with her |
head in the fire. in an epileptic fit, and
was burned to death.
1t is stated that some of the wealthiest
citizens of Wythe county have purchased
coupons and intend to use them in pay
ment of their State taxes.
Snow fell last week in a number OF
places in New York to depth OF from
II to 20 inches-the deepest known for
years at this season of the year.
The wife of Hon. Jonathan M. Bennett,
,of Weston, W. Va, died at her residence
in that place on the Sd inst. Mr.. Bennett
was at one time Second Auditor of Vir-
ginia.
Receiver Davies, of Grant & Ward, has
sued Mayor Grace for $l5O,O00, alleged to
be due the firm on account of transactions
with Ferdinand Ward. Mr. Grace makes
a general denial.
Louis Cornwall, an inventor of Denver,
Col, in a vain attempt to make perpetual
motion machine, became insane and
stabbed his wife and daughters fatally and
then shot himself.
Mr.. J. B Askew, of Baltimore, a
prominent Republican politician of Ma
ryland, and well known in the Valley as a
Post Office Inspector, died in that city on
Moneay last, aged Sc years.
Samuel Walton. of Wytheyille, Va, has
been awarded the contract for the i'm
proyement of the Hot Springs, Ark, res
ervation. Congress appropriated $4,000
for the purpose.
The Grocer Steel and Iron Company of
Roanoke. have purchased 1900 acres of
land, embracing large and valuable beds
of iron ore at Foster Falls, the terminus
of the Cripple Greek railroad, for $50, 900.
The President vetoed sixty pension bills
in the interest of economy. He saved tc
the government about $12 ,O00-about hall
of the expenses of the greenhouse at the
Presidential mansion. And this is called
Jacksonian and Jeffesonian craftsmanship
Millionaire Morosini informed New
YORK Herald reporter last week, that his
daughter Victoria, who married his coach
man and left him, is travelling with friends
in Europe, and is in good health ant
spirits.
The Legislature of Nevada is three
fourths Republican, which insures TIT
election of Republican United StateI
Senator, in place of Mr.. Fair, Democrat
Ex-senator w. M. Stewart will probabl,
be chosen.
j. B. Whitehead. charged with misap
plying funds of the Exchange Bank. nor
folk, with which the Bains were con
nectad, has been acquitted in the U.
Circuit Court. Hon. j. r. Tucker wal
one of his counsel
congressional districts tn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

6 D ED BUD, FARM FoR sAI.E

WI. sell my farm Containing 25i acres which
Va y iocaten one mile and half from Staunton
rooms new barn aud ali necessary outbuiid-
lm .ta; also . large orchard. There Is stunning,
wafer IA every field. For terms, nc. apply to
JOHN ". OPIE
septlo stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
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THE CENTURY is an illustrated monthly
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

The Randall presidential boom is hay
ing a fine run. especially in the South,
whore Mr.. Randall has a SUBSTANTIAL popu-
rarity
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

All of our Democratic contemporaries
are wrestling with the conundrum, ''what
did it ?'' on the I'd of November.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

.DIEDMONT AIRLINE.
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE r. R. CO.
Condensed Schedule i'll effect Nov. Hth, 1886
Tains run by 18th Meridian time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

VIM. Hunter farm. The tract
CONTAINS 100. ACRES
tivation and very fertile. About 40 acres are
in meadow of the finest quality, and some 20
acres are heavy timbered. This is one of the
most productive farms in the Valley, is ele-
gantly fenced throughout and in high state of
cultivation.
THE IMPROVEMENTS consist of a seven
room frame and brick mansion house, delight
fully situated on an elevation commanding O.
beautiful view and all necessary ontbuildings,
including large barn and stable ice house,
spring house smoke house. There is an elegant
spring at the, house and abundance of running
water on the place. There is also {, large or
chard of choice varieties of fruit
The location is desirable, being in sight of
Station, where there are stores, post
office with daily mails, and churches, schools,
and mills are convenient, and the neighbour
hood is one of the best in the county.
The purchaser can geta bargain i'll this place
and On very reasonable terms. Call on or adj
dress j. p. CLINE,
may27 Lipscomb Station, Augusta Co.. va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

Many Of the Democrats are throwing
off the mask since the late election, and
openly declaring for Free Trade. The
Indianapolis Freeman, the special free
trade organ of Indiana, manfully says :
1--WE are done talking about tariff reform.
We propose from this time forth to call
it by Its right name-free trade That s
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that's what we are going to have" Broth
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ton, and that it will be more radical and
more sweeping than the Morrison BILL
The Galveston Ne,cs, the ablest and most
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evidence of a growing free trade senti-
ment. These outgivings evidence that
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Richmond State. Nov. 18th: We are in
formed that the Governor said to-day, with
reference to an extra session of the Leg
islature, that if the people pay their taxes
in coupons in sufficient numbers to cripple
the revenues of the State that he would
call an extra session of the General AS
sembly as soon as possible. He will not
be able to decide upon the matter until
after the 1st day Of December. The
county and city treasurers are required
to make their returns on the 1st of De
cember, and the Governor will then be
able to ascertain to what extent coupons
are being used in payment of taxes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18

The markets are at complete standstlll
this week, the transactions being merely nom-
inaI. Quotations were follows:
Flour, Family. IS so; Extra sS 3d. Super So 90;
Wheat rs to 70; Corn new, Sold 10; Oats 2s !;
Clover seed 50 50 to sl0o Hay, prime timothy,
$40 SO to $l1 90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-18
THE LIFE or LINCOLN.
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u.
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