The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-06-17
New Papers.

The ranks of Republican journalism in
Virginia are fast filing up, several new and
valuable additions having recently been
made, and still the good work goes on. 1t is
gratifying to note the increase Of Republi-
can sentiment in the Old Dominion as
evidenced by the demand for new expo
nents of the party principles. 1t is sig
nihcant too. that a majority OF the papers
beginning their career are outspoken
advocates of Republican doctrine, showing
the drift of popular conviction and the
awakening of the people to a realization Of
their true interest. The time was, and
not so many years ago, when the VALLEY
VIRGINIAN stood almost alone In it's fight
against Bourbonism in Virginia. Now,
however, it is surrounded on every side by
able and earnest co-workers in the cause,
and gladly it welcomes them to the con-
test.
The mail OF Friday last brought us the
first issue of the State Republican,, a hand
some eight page journal just started in
Harrisonburg. The editor is Col. VIM. G,
Elan, and that announcement is sufficient
to determine the character Of the publica.
ton. Col. Elan is one of the ablest jour
nalists in the South. Fearless, aggressive
learned and full of love for the State, his
pen has long exercised powerful influence
in behalf Of Republicanism, and tht
initial number of his paper shows that iii
| temporary rest has but added to it's vigOl
and attractiveness. Our only regret il
that the Republican, which is designed tx
| be State paper, should not have chosen ;
more central location from which to issue
| Its present immediate field is alread,
occupied by the staunch and able Spirit Of
the Valley. whilst other and more populou
sections of the State stand in sore need O
the right kind of political pabulum. w
trust that even yet the demand may Undue,
him to turn his shining sickle where TIN
harvest is greatest, but wherever he ma.
be may prosperity be with him.
| Another welcome addition to our ex
change list is the Mountain I,adea, the frs
number Of which appeared last week. I
is published at Tazewell Court House ant
owned and edited by Messrs. j. N. Har
man, W. I. Rowe and c. w. Greever
The salutatory has the right ring and TIN
whole paper evidences that it is in tn
hands of able conductors, who in buildin!
up the interests Of their journal, will ais
build up the interest of one of the riches
sections of Virginia. May the returns tt
each be full measured.
And in the good work of setting fortl
the attractions of Southwest Virginia, ant
spreading the gospel of Republicanism thu
the Protectionist, of Lebanon, Russell CO.
which has been revived, after tenn
porary suspension, is standing abreast O.
the front rank. The solid, business mer
of Tazewell seem to have taken hol(
of this enterprise with the determination
to make it success-a result which may
safely be predicted if the high standard o.
the first numbers is maintained. Of thi!
we have no doubt, for the people of thai
section are too intelligent not to appre
ciate the good work being done for then
| by the Protectionist.
Another recruit to the lengthenins
column of Republican journals in Virginia
is the Southwest, published at Bland G. III.
under new management. 1t comes III
with the bearing Of a veteran, full armed
and newly equipped. We look for it to d.
gallant service, and may it's career be Ions
and prosperous.