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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

Mr.. James I'll. Hill IVES appointed OD
the 18th inst, general baggage agent OF
the Richmond and Danville railroad COM
pany, with headquarters at Richmond.
Sister Mary Phelomena, one of the Wis
itation nung of Monte Maria, Richmond,
died Sunday night, after Q lingering i'll
ness She was only 80 years of age, and
was from Lewisburg, W. Va. She was
known to the world az Miss Matte Car
rington, daughter of Thomas Darlington,
decd.
Let the people not overlook the fact that
all this hlpster and attempt at sensation at
the close Of the canvass, is trick of the
Court House lsing to perpetpste its power.
It confesses to its weakness in the resorts
it ayails of to deceive the people. 1t is a
thin pretense. 1t is the old Ring all the
same, and the people ought to condemn it,
without much ado about it.
It is perfectly consistent FOR the Demo
Gratis to oppose National aid to popular
education, ON the basis of illiteracy. That
party, in Virginia, refused to accept the
States share of the proceeds of the sale of
public lands, before the war, while all the
Northern and Western States did, and by
that means bnilt up splendid system of
public education. girginia's share was
left in the public treasury, and doubtless
constituted part of the fund to equip the
armies which overcame the South, as was
suggested to us by an old time Democrat,
who confesses to the folly of his party
then and now on this question. The peo.
pie are asked again to endorse this foolish
idea, and refuse to accept 81. 09O. 200 to aid
in the education of the ill1terate of the
State, to crafty refining sentiment that
has 40 justification in the practical needs
or the welfare Of the people.
The Georgia archaeological Commission
met in Atlanta Wednesday to decide the
question of the location Of the school to
be established in accordance with an act
of the last legislature. The State appro-
pFiated $65, 600 for the building and equip
ment Of such a school and instructed a
commission of five. appointed by the Coy
ernor, to locate the school in the city Of
fering the best inducements. Atlanta was
selected. The city gives $4,000 and a
magnificent site for the school and agrees
to make an annual appropriation of So, 800
for thirty years. The Importance of this
proposition cannot be well over estimated.
1t is the commencement Of a movement
which should be taken up by every South
ern state, and more particularly such of
them as Virginia, Tennessee and North
Carolina. Technical knowledge of me-
chanics is the great want of the South, for
it is to that we must look for our greatest
development and progress. We hope V1r-
ginia will soon be in condition financial
ly to initiate the example of Georgia, and
put in training her young men for active
mechanical work in all the higher branches
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

When our farmers understand the fact
that India this year will produce three
hundred thousand bushels of wheat that
labor is about cents per day in that coun-
try and that 9 bushel Of wheat can be sold
at Is cents at a proat, cpd that bushel of
Indian wheat can be laid down in New
York for 80 cents, they will appreciate
the 20 cents per bushel protection which
our tariff laws establish. The wheat pro.
duction of India is increasing yeally. 1t
will be nearly twice as large this year as it
was last year, and in view of the fact that
trade is governed by the price, it forces
the conclusion that the product of this
country will hardly command at any time
in the future more than dollar bushel.
Take off the tariff. as the Democratic re-
formers propose, or reduce it twenty per
cent. as the Morrison bill of year ago
proposed, and our market for wheat would
be reduced in the same ratio. We have
india almost at our doors. Railroads are
being projected in that country, to facili-
tate and cheaper transpc rtRti1n and as the
cost of carriage is reduced, 1t to that Ia
gree imperils the wheat growing industry
OF this country. If the farmers want cheaD
wheat the way to get 1t is to elect a free
trader or revenue refOrmer to Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
Louisa county. Va. Oct. %. IS.
A Card f ON Capt. Bumgardn or.

A statement from the Highland Recorder,
quoted in the VALLEY VIRGINIAN of October
2lst, 1886, says that in my speech at Crabbottom,
"left the Impression (whether slip of the
tongue or mott that Mr.. Yost did not believe
the Blair Bill constitutional" If any one de-
rived such an impression, it was from his in
capacity to understand the painest language.
did not i'll that speech, nor did in any speech
/ have made during he canvass, make any
statement in regard 10 Mr.. Yosts views re-
gard to the constitlt'ouality of the Blair BILL
The statement further d, ciares that at Crab
bottom took position iii regard to the Blair
Bill contradictory TO the position took at
Monterey. This statement is wholly untrue.
The statement further declares that what
said of the haii Bill was contradictory, and of
nature to misrepresent Mr. Yost. Irepeat,
again, that in t.,:st speech did not undertake
to declare what Mr.. Yost's position was in re-
gard To the constitutionality or expedlency of
the Blair Bill. / am perfectly content that
Mr.. Yost shall speak for himself rs to his own
views in regard to the Blair Bill, and would be
glad to have the same privilege accorded to
me. JAMES HUMGARnNER, JF.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

Its statesmanship its Justice, its capacity to run
great nation have been given en-, trial Of ia
American people have laid it aside. An appeal
to q Democrat to ally himself with 1t is an invi,
tatiOn to assist at the unyefltng OF o political
mummy Pindfcdtor.
This paragraph assumes ignorance on
the part Of the people in proportion to the
naked assumption of our contemporary.
The past quarter of a century is freighted
with achievements reached by the Repub-
lican party. such as never before contrib
uted to the peace, progress and prosperity of
this or any other country. What has been
accomplished in that time, through the
agency of that party, the wisdom and
craftsmanship of its measures and admin.
istrations, has been and is the wonder Of
rocking in the throes of revolution, which
eliminated in civil strife that threatened
the foundations Of government and the
very existence Of Republican institutions
on the western hemisphere. Through this
trying ordeal the country was safely engi-
neered. leaving, however, legacy of debt
SO monumental as to appal the bravest of
our statesmen social and Industrial
systems upturned and in chaos land the
whole country in confusion. divided, dis
jonted, and section at fierce enmity with
section. 1t encountered and contended
with these conditions, plucking the flower
safety from the nettle danger met the
obligations Of the nation and adjusted
them restored the States to their normal
relations to the government established
financial and industrial systems unsur
passed for wisdom and success, and placed
the country united and vigorous On the
highway to prosperity. Every law that
brought about these conditions was of
Republican origin and Democratic opposi-
tion. Every act of legislation that now
directs the affairs of the government.
found its source in Republican statesman
ship. The Nation owes its present pro-
gress. wealth. unity and promise to the
Republican party. Its defeat two years
ago was an accident, freak, scratch.
and SO unexpected that it shocked business
and frightened capital to such extent that
stagnation spread through all the avenuesof
trade. It is the effects of this distrust that
the people now feel, and FROM which they
will not be relieved until the assurance is
given that the enactments of the Republic
can party will stand, to protect and assure
the industrial and business interests of the
country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

Diploma awarded by Virginia State Agricul-
tural Society. Richmond, 1855, cattle, poultry
yard. farm-fencing, gates, &C., sc.
Every man looking to his interest Will ex-
anime our fence before erecting any other.
The FENCE is manufactured under, and pro-
tected by letters patent Nos. 204 1872 240690. 26l
6Ss, 204.6S4. Any Infringement will be prose-
culed to the fullest extent of the law.
Descriptive circular sent upon application.
renee also manufactured and for sale by:
MARKS & FRIEND. lib East River Street,
Petersburg. Va.
Il. F. & W.P, HILL, Barboursville. Va.
Va.
The Combination Fence Co.
A. A. sPITzER, Manager, 1850 E, franklin
ST. Richmond, Va.
E. g; VINCENT, Bog 1, stanton, Va.
octlI.6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
no CONTRACTORS.

Bids are invited by the undersigned for
building an Aims House in the city OF Staun-
ton, until IL O'Clock ON Monday, Nov LIST, 1885,
in accordance with plans and Specifications to
he seen at Council Chamber Sealed BIDS can
be left at the Council Chamber up to the date
given Right reserved to reject any or all bids
NJ. Il. OBElsDCRFER,
i. w, TEABO.
j. p. CR0WIE,
oct2I Committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
THE MARKETS.

REPORTED BY j. H. BLACKLEY & SON GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
There has been but little activity In the mar
kets for some time past, and this week, owing
to the inclement weather, less than usual. Of
ferings have been very slight. We quote Flour
Country Family at 8 go; Extra 8 80 to 49,
Super 90; Wheat 60 to IS; Corn (old) SO to IL ;
Oats 81 to IS; Clover Seed 8 so to 4 Is; Hay
Timothy, $40 to sll.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28


"After giving the country unexaMplsd pros
perity for generation after generation it was
torn in twain by gigantic civil war. Pin
dictator.
This is an aPostrophe of olr cotempo-
rary to the Democrats party and its
achievements. Weneed only refer as to the
prosL Gritty it assured the nation to the con-
condition of the country in 1851, when
it vacated power. It left the Treas
ury empty, the credit of the govern
ment ruiaed. industries Frustrated and
paralyged, and a gigantic civil war" on
hand. During the time it was out of
power, it opposed every measure and every
legislative enactment, which contributed
to the restoration Of credit, to the preserva-
tion of national honor. the establishment
of our industrial system and the protec-
tion of home labor and home production.
The simple fact Of this record was enough
to intimidate capitals and entevprise When it
came back to power. and to that fact may
be logically and reasonably attributed the
shard times" which now afflics and press
down the people. If the bare threat i'm
piled in the election of 9 Democratic
President anda majority Of the House Of
Representatives would produce such eff
fects, what would be the fearful conse-
auences were the Executive, Legislative
and Judicial departments to be turned over
to it? 1t would be notice that the basis
of our commercial and industrial systems
Ito which all business for the past quar-
ter Of a century has been adjusted vast be
undermined and broken up, followed by
condition Of things which would inpiicate
the whole country and bring about such
confusion, listrust and paralysis as to pre-
cinitata virtual business chaos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
The Close.

Before another issue of the VIRGINIAN
the voters of the 10th Congressional dis
trict will have declared either for the pro-
lection of home labor and home industries
the development of the mineral re-
sources of this section-or against it for
the support and maintenance of our public
free school system, through national aid,
or against it /; for the repeal of the inter
nal revenue laws or against it. They will
have recorded their purpose to favor
truly American policy, looking to the pros
perity and contentment Of the wage earn
ers of this country, or for transferring
our workshops to England, and depriving
the labor of this country of the means of
making living.
These propositions have been discussed
before the people of this district very fully
during the past six months. This reitera-
tion is only to remind the voters of the
issues they have to decide upon. Let
them do so fearlessly and conscientiously,
and cast their ballots with an intelligent
appreciation of their meaning and the far
reaching effect they will have. We would
not, if we conld, deceive or mislead them
in SO important a matter. Did we not be-
lieve that their interests and the interests
OF this district, and of the State, and of
the whole country were involved in the
questions at issue, we would not press
these matters upon their attention after
SO much has been written and spoken on
the subjects. Let the ballot speak the
freeman s will. Let it not be controlled
by unworthy prejudices, or be prostituted
by influences less than the public welfare.
1t is high privilege under our system of
government, to go to the polls and give
expression to honest convictions and make
an impress upon the laws and policies of
the country, through the ballot. 1t is a
privilege which should not be lightly
considered or trifed with. 1t is duty
which should be properly weighed, and
righteously discharged. We have had too
much of prejudice and passion injected in
to our elections-too much of sensational
appeals to drown reason and pervert judg-
ment. At the close of the canvass we have
the Democratic managers rushing their
speakers into the contest, not to discuss
the vital questions at issue, but to excite
the mind, arouse feeling that calm and
deliberate consideration may not accom-
pany the ballot. This is confession of
weakness-an acknowledgment of wrong,
and to compensate for this the attempt is
made to bring the people up to craze SC
as to be voted against their interests and
as the desperate managers would have
them vote for partizan and selfish schemes
We do not believe the people can be de-
ceived and unnerved. Let them prove
true to themselves by voting for the can
didate and the measures which will best
promote their interests.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

We call attention to aa article from the
Petersburg lndep Appeal, under the cap
tion of Protection Increases Supply"
The Isdec- Appeal claims to be an indie
pendent Democratic paper-so independ-
ent. indeed. that it opposes the whole
policy and pretense of the Democratic
party on all important questions and
supports Republican principles. 1t shows
clearly the folly Of free trade and the
shallow notions which some Democrats
have Of the operations Of protection laws.
Bead the article and think oyer 1t, and
then say whether any Virginian is wise
when be votes for 2 DeMoeratic free
trader to represent him in Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
Hon Eustace Gibson addressed a COM

Hon. Eustaee Gibson addressed COM
paratiyely small audience in the Court
House on Monday last, under the auspices
of the Democratic county organization. =
His speech was made up of very stale
matter, as we learn from some notes fur
nished by a friend, and exploded "chest-
nuts" The navy, the public lands, &C.,
and abuse of Malone. constituted the bur-
den OF his remarks, while the tariff and the
Blair bill and internal revenue laws we're
virtually unnoticed. We are nof surprised
that Mr.. Gibson's constituents concluded
to dispense with his services in Congress,
as they have, by refusing to renomlnate
him. His vote in favor of the Morrison
bill did this, and yet the county chairman
thought it wise to invite him to this dis
trict to aid Capt Bumgardners after this
record, and this sad experience of the dis
tinguished gentleman.
Rev. John E. Massey, we learn, being
in the city, was induced to take the stand,
after the close of Mr.. Gibson's remarks
and made brief speech.
Capt. Chas. Grattan presided and intro
duced the speakers.
iiMr. John Christian, of Augusta loaded
on.the ed inst. City head OF large fat 'cal-
tie at the yards Of the G. and o. line in this
city. They were consigned to Baltimor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
VAXECUToR S SALE.

EXECUToR S SALE.
AS Executor of VIM. McComb, decd. we will
offer for sale at the late residence OF Wm, Me-
Comb, decd, near Barterbrook, on
Thursday, November 4th, 1856.
the following personal property:
HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS, FORTY
FIVE HEAD OF CATTLE, 80 HEAD
OF SHEEP,
Soo bushels of Corn, 700 bushels of wheat 25 to
~ 9u Ions or hay, 100 bushels of oats, lot of
S SI SEED. Deering Binder, | Champion
e mower, Horse power and Masticator, l Bick-
TERMS.-S20 and under casb-ovar that
amount, twelve months credit. 'N'
NJ. a. McCOMB
.o, w. II. McCOMB
oolAl Executors.
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A Partizan Judge.
[correspon denee 2f the yTReINFAN. ]

[cosfespon denee Of the VIRGIN4AN.]
GLOUCESTER, G. H.. Oct. 25
The Gloucester Mercury. a Democratic
Croxton organ, suspended Indefinitely
publication one week ago, and as a Repub-
lican owns the Office and was put in pos
session, the county judge has issued an
Injunction to restrain the Hon J. L.
Ross, who formerly edited the Liberal,
from issuing a Bayly Brown paper, which
the bill in chaneery asserts he wants to do.
Such is Democracy, ssB. BIZ
The Chicago Times publishes dispatch
from Parkersburg, w. Va, giving the
particulars of an important railroad pro-
jeet, which, if carried out would be of
benefit to both Virginia and West Yir
ginia. 1t says:
~Chief Engineer James Fickenger and j. z.
Ilsley, representing Philadelphia syndicate,
are making preliminary examination of the
country along the Ohio river between Point
bell county. preparatory to the building of an
extension of the Ohio River railroad to the last
named point, distance of forty-five miles.
The new road has been fully determined upon,
and will be commenced at once at Point Pleas
ant. 1t will connect with the Chesapeake and
Ohio, giving q bhrongh route between Pittsburg
and Cincinnatti, va Wheeling. PafkersbuIg
and Ironton, and will open up q large extent of
country in West Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28


sTen days from o-day we will all go to the
ballot-box to give expression to our allegiance
to the National Democratic Party and our
loyalty to Its principles y pindfcator, Oct 22nd.
The question comes up, in considering
this sentence from our contemporary. what
are Democratic principles Does the Vin-
dictator reflect them when it declares for
a protective tariff and national aid to
public education, or does Capt. Bumgard-
ner declare them when he announces that
he does not believe there is any warrant
in the constitution for either proposition ?
Does the Democratic NationalC Convention i,
the President, his Secretary of the Treas.
ury, his Secretary of State, his Secretary
of the Interior, his Attorney General, and
1876 Democratic members OF Congress out
of 40. announce them when they protest
their loyalty to a tariff for revenue only"
OF does Samuel J. Randall and the Vaaadi-
Gator reflect them when they pronounce
such measure heresy and harmful to
the best interests CT the country? Can
our contemporary point to any principle ex-
cept the Five loaves and two fishes" that
applies 10 the administration of govern
1nent, which is in accord with that party?
Has it dny principle, except that of free
trade, as to the tariff laws has it any prin-
ciple except that of opposition upon the
great interest of popular education has
it it any principle on finance, or any policy
that it proclaims 1t is party of oppo
sitio's, when out of power. and party of
and deception when in power. The
only thing that Stimulates consistency
in its modern history is its devotion to
English interests and its opposition to the
development of our own country, the en-
couragement of it's labor and the support
of It's industries.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
WHOLESALE AND retail.
-TOBACCO MIST
ID f. WILSON,
sTAUNToN. VA.

The only House of the kind in the City. so
d ifIerent Brands from the leading Factories in
Virginia on exhibition.
b. F. Graveley's SUPERIOR POUNDS, the fin
est in the world
I. 6. Williams y Co g celebrated Goods always
i'll stock: MATTAPONI, MAY APPLE,
LUCY HINTON, VIRGIN, PROG
RESS TWIST.
Yarbrough's BLACK AND BLUE TAG.
l.ottier's STRAWBERRY TWIST.
as-Smoking Tobacco. Cigarettes, and smok-
ers' Supplies. oct2l-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28
NEW ADyERT1GEMENTs
8 oHooL-BooKs,
NEW AND SECONDHAND,
Used ip Augusta County,

The following School Books are adopted for
use in the Public Schools of Augusta county:
sheldon's Primers-First, Second, Third and
Fourth Readers; Holmes Spoilers and Fifth
and Sixth Readers: Eclectic Biographies, Nos.
and q Maury's Manual and Physical; Vena-
Eles Arithmetlcs; Harvey's Revised Gram
mars; Vebst9rs Dictionaries; Graphic Copy
Just received a lot of the following Books,
Second handed i'll nice condition. at very low
prices;
Sheldon's Primers-F1rst, SECOND, Third AND
Fourth Readers. Also a few of Holmes 5ta
Readers.
Call and supply yourself early.
w. L. OLIVIER,
oct28 BOOKSELLER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

The Republican party. Its policy, its temper.
Its craftsmanship itsjustice, its capacity to run
great nation. have been given trial OF
quarter of century. 1t has failed and the
American people have laid it aside An appeal
to Democrat to ally himself with 1t Is an invi-
tation to assist at the unyeiling of o political
mummy indicator.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-28

UnQtr Q1S INT. CleY0lduu'S1 administration
the country is rising from it's dependency. the
South is commencing to bloom as rose, land the
whole population of the Southern States, white
and black have had the assurance made dOubly
sure that their rights will be protected and
made safe.- Viadtcator
When we remember that not law has
been changed as it relates to business or
individual rights-that not proposition
has been introduced in Congress to modi-
fy any legislation that was on the statute
books when Mr.. Cleveland took his seat as
it affects the relations Of white and colored
races that no such proposition 10 in contem-
plation-that the Democratic President
can only do what the Republican Presidents
did-obey the laws-these remarks of the
Viadscator are mere surplusage. There is
no reason in them or for them. Some Of
the measures which have been introduced,
from Democratic sources, have been so
plainly intended to derange business. and
disturb the Industrial relations of the
country, that the Democratic President
has had to oppose them. The government
is conducted under the same measures that
it was two years ago. The only changes
which have been made have been in the
removal of Republieang from Office, to
put Democrats in their places, which the
people viii testify is not reform. The
postal system was never before in such
condition Of disorder. There have been
more offenses committed by the new ap-
pointees in Virginia, within the past two
years, than in any ten years under Repub-
liean administration. Extravaganza pre-
walls in all thedeparfnentg Of government.
offices have been multiplied, and generally
the condition Of ineficiency more preya-
lent than ever before. With such facts
known of all men. where is the justice or
even fairness Of sln1sch paragraph as we
above anote? The f'eyigeneies Of the
campaign" explain, and nothing else can.
1t is to deluae igaeFant, and in the
hope of staying the tide Of revolt that is
sweeping over this district that such un=
supported assertions are made. But it is
not safe to underrate the intelligence and
common-sense Of the people. They have
been mislead before, but the ordeal Of ex-
perience has been 80 often repeated that
they will not be duped again. :
- ~ ik2-.i ss
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NJ Office TO TAX-PAxERs OF AUGUSTA %

Notice is hereby given that the taxes for
1856 will be ready for collection by October 18th.
l Will meet the Taxpayers of the county at the
following places, on the days mentioned, pre-
pared TO receive all