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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
Movement Of Capital.

A dispatch from Philadelphia. dated the
9th. says that the attention of capitalists
in that city and state has been directed
largely to iron properties. The sale of the
Valentine iron ore tract, near Bellefonte.
was recently made for 81 900, 600, and Sat-
nrday company consisting of some of
the wealthiest men in that city visited that
part of Southwest Virginia along the lines
of the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com.
pany to investigate the adaptability of that
section for making iron cheaply. A large
amount of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
capital has been invested in Alabama ore
lands, anc all the large furnace properties
in this State have made preparations to
increase their capacity in order that they
may be ready to meet any extraordinary
demand that may rise for manufactured
iron. With this end in view the Bethle-
hem lion Company has voted to place an
additional mortgage of 81 ,500,O00 upon its
property, and the capacity of Dunbar fur
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, too,
has in contemplation a large number of
extensions this summer for the acquire.
ment of new business. The most of them
will be short lines to valuable bodies Of
mineral land in process of development.
The largest will be its extension from the
Cumberland region of Maryland to Pied
mont, W asst Virginia, to tap the valuable
coal lands of ex-Senators Davis and Blaine
in that region. 1t is stated officially that
the 81 900, 900 which was to be raised by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company BY
making allotments of stock to that extent
has been about accomplished and the
money will be applied to improvements.
In this general inquiry for mineral lands
attention, no doubt, will be drawn to The
Valley of Virginia, where the induce
ments are as great as can be found any
where else in the Union. The reported
purchase of the Victoria Furnace by {
party of New Y ork capitalists is an indica
ton of this. This splendid property ha'
been idle for months, but we hope it will
soon be put into operation and that thu
people of that section will realize the ben
| efitS that will flow from it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
The State draws distinction between

the Democratic and Republican parties
the one representing the theory of State
Rights and the other of National Sow
ereignty-the one Jeffersonian and the
other Hamiltonian. The two theories were
brought in practical conflict in 1861, and
we all know the result. The practical out
growth of the Jeffersonlan idea was seces-
sion-the right OF a State to judge the
reMedy for real or imaginary wrongs, and
| to forcibly retire from the compact and
dissolve the Union. The Hamil tonian
idea did not recognize this remedy. 1t
assumed that the Union was designed to
be perpetual, and that secession was in
consistent with the paramount purpose of
our constitutional government. The diff
ference was appealed to the final arbitra-
ment of the sword and settled against the
Jeffersonian notion. Each State, in its
Constitution. has recognized this deter
neutrality-suspicious. the Jeffersonian the
ory-accepted the Hamiltonian, and the
people haye ratified the conclusion. 1t is
too late to resurrect the exploded and OBJ
solete doctrine of State Sovereignty and
State Rights, as taught by the doctrinaires
up to 1861. The National Government is
supreme-is sovereign-and nothing but
popular revolution can ever change that
Interpretation Of our government system
and pOlity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
A chance for the Ambitious.

The Republican State Central Commit
tee at Its recent meeting formally an
nounced that there would be no Republic
can nominations made for Congress in the
Sd, the 5th, 9Th, 18th, and Sth DISTRICTS
The Democratic majorities, assisted by
Democratic methods, are too pronounced
in these several districts, to make Repub-
lican canvass advisable but the field is
left open for aspiring Democrats, whose
claims may be overlooked and disregarded
by the party in the nominations, to try
their strength before the people. 1t is an
off year and consequently there will be no
complications with the election of other
officers or candidates. AS every Democrat
in Congress from Virginia voted for the
Morrison free trade bill, it would be an APP
propriate time for protection Democrats
to enter their protest against this deadly
stab at Virginia's interests and to teach
these members that there are other con.
siderations to be consulted than to give
them $1,000 a year to misrepresent their
people. The defeat of the Blair Educa-
tional bill by this Congress, ought to be
brought into the canvass, and there should
be at least enough Democrats who approve
that measure, joined with the Republi-
cans in the districts named, to score a
triumph over those who have been partly
instrumental in depriving the children of
Virginia of this benefaction.
Indeed, there cannot be much said in
commentator of the Democratic party
as represented in Congress, and there
would not be much difficulty in convincing
the people that change in their repre-
sentatives would be a desirable reform. 1t
is an opportunity, too, for the young and
ambitious to show the voters of the State
what is in them, and lay the founda.
tion for future recognition, should they
not prove successful this year. 1t is a
good time to stir things up and demon
strate that no man carries his district in
his breeches pocket.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
Mr.. Randall,s Tariff Bill.

Mr. Randall introduced his tariff bill in
the House Monday. He does not claim
that the bill is complete or perfect
measure of tariff REVISION, but holds that
it is decided step in the right direction
and sufficient indication of the policy
that should be pursued in remodeling the
tariff and revenue laws. The changes in
the rates proposed are to go into effect on
the first of January, 1887. The additions
to the present free list are squared timber,
boards and lumber in the rough, hubs for
wheels. slaves and wood of all kinds in
the rough. jute butts and bristles. The
present law admitting live animals i'm
ported for breeding purposes free of duty
| is repealed.
The bill repeats all forms of internal
revenue taxation upon tobacco OF every
description, and all laws restricting its
sale and disposition by farmers and pro-
ducers after October next. 1t allows a
drawback or rebate of the full amount OF
taxes paid on tobacco of every description
held by manufacturers or dealers at the
time the repeal goes into effect. 1t also
permits from and after the passage of the
act the manufacture and sale of fruit
brandies and wines free of internal revenue
taxes. 1t is stated that it will reduce the
revenues of the Government $35 100000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
EASTWARD.

STANDARD TIME.-E of Huntington, 18TH
meridian, or Eastern time !; West of Hunting
ton, Goth meridian. or Central time, which is one
hour slower than Eastern time.
Nos. and 4, daily, between Richmond Wash :.
1 nl; Cincinnati and Louisville. No. leaves.
Old Point on Sundays at $50 p. M; Newport
News 3.20 p. m. No. 4 runs through to Old
Point daily except Sunday. Commencing July
3D., Pullman cars between Cincinnati, Louis
willie, Washington and Old Point
Nos. and daily between Ashland and CIif4
ton Earge No leaves Clifton Forge daily
Washington daily except Sunday. Pullman
cars between Richmond. Baltimore, Washing
Nos. and 6, Pullman Buffet Cars, between
Clifton Forge and New Orleans, via Louisville,
sn1nhpar and eieksburg No. leaves White
Clifton Forge daily, except Monday.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 8.
leaves Richmond, except Sunday 90 D. M:
arrive Charlottesville s IS D. m. ''
Sunday Excursion Train leaves Richmond
A. NJ Returning leaves Old Point Station ESQ
L. M, Newport News $40 z. M; Arrives Rich
mond els p. M.
For Rates, Tickets. Baggage-Checks apply to
any office of G. & o: Ry; or Depot or Ticket Of
nee OF connecI!ng lines. ii. w. FULLER,
W. y; WICAHAM, Genl Passr Agent.
Hu fice-freSluent. JulyT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

James G. Mathew, the colored Democrat
from Buffalo N. Y, nominated by the
President to succeed Hon. Fred. Douglas,
as Register of Wills for the District of
Columbia, has been reported against by
the committee to which the nomination
was referred. The vote against his con-
firmation was overwhelming, and COM
posed of both Democrats and Republicans.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

The Democratic caucus held in Wash
ington on Thursday night decided that the
Blair bill could not be considered party
measure.-Dispatch.
That decision will not hold good, as the
Dis,,atch well knows. The Democratic
members of Congress defeated the Blail
Educational bill. and thus deprived the
nublic schools of Virginia of over $780,.
600. They will te held to the record and
the people called upon to pass judgment
mon their infidelity to the interests of the
Ctofn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Capt. Geo. A. Kinnear, transfer mail
agent at Lynchburg, was arrested last Sat
urday night, upon charges of irregularities
in the handling of the money packages and
registered letters entrusted to his care.
He was taken before Commissioner and
bailed in $1,000 for his appearance before
the u S. Grand Jury in September to
answer Indictment. Capt. Kennear is
member of the City Council Of Lynch
burg, and chairman Of the committee on
claims. He had been regarded as an
eminently correct man, and enjoyed the
confidence of the community, in which he
had been for number of years a promi-
nent business man. The Advance refrains
from publishing the rumors afloat and the
details of the alleged Irregularities, await
ing the evidence which will be adduced on
judicial investigation. The arrest created
a sensation in Lynchburg and was the
source of great surprise and regret.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Hon. Hugh s.. Thompson, Governor of
South Carolina, has been appointed AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury, in place
of w. E. Smith, resigned, to accept a
more lucrative position as solicitor for a
railroad. It would be novel thing, in
deed, for the Governor of State, and
especially South Carolina, where State
Sovereignty and State Rights still bloom
and flourish, should resign his Office to ac-
cept any subordinate place under the Ma
tional Government. What is the country,
and particularly the State Rights end of it,
coming to, anyhow? 1t would demon
strate one thing, and that is, that South
Carolina is in the Union at last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Jno. S. Mosby, Jr., son of Col. ]. s.
Mosby, now of California, was awarded
the magazine medal at the University of
Virginia commencement last week for the
best article contributed to the Virginia
University Magazine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

The collections Of internal revenue dur
ING the first eleven months of the fiscal
wear ending June 30, 1886. amount to
S1O7. 104, ass, being an increase of So, 402,-
S3S over the receipts for the correspond
ing period of the previous fiscal year.
There was an increase of $72S,673 on
spirits an increase of 81, 443,991 on to-
bacco: an increase of 81 ,300.01S on fer
mented liquors decrease OF $4,000 on
banks and bankers, and decrease of
$44,S44 on miscellaneous items. The
receipts for May. 1886, were $267 ,O56
greater than for May. 1885. There was an
increase on tobacco and fermented liquors
and slight decrease on spirits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE


IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW HOPE.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at the May term
1885, in the cause of j. w. H. Pilson's guard ian
VS.. w. III. Pilson's widow. will, commits
sioner therein appointed, proceed to sell at
public auction, at the front door of the Court
house. in Staunton, Va, on
July 10Th, (Court Day), 1886,
that valuable property, situated in the village
OF New Hope. belonging to the estate of the
late DR.. w. II. Pilson.
The tract contains 1914 acres of fine land in
excellent condition, with buildings in fine re-
pair. The improvements consist of O frst-rate
dwelling of six rooms, barn, granary and all
necessary outbuildings. There is splendid
orchard of the choicest fruit on the place, and
an abundance Of good water. The property
would make desirab home. 1t is in an eX-
cellent neighborhood and convenient to the
stores and churches of New Hope and vicinity
TERMS-Enough cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in equal
instruments, at one, two and three years, with
interest from the day of sale, purchaser exc
cutting bonds with approved personal security
and the title retained until all the purchase
money is paid.
JOHN W. STOUT, Comm'r.
hereby certify that John w. Stout has exc
cuted the bond required by the decree of sale
rendered in the cause of Pison IS guardian VS.
Prisons widow. Given under my hand this
50th day of Sept, 1885.
jly1-4t j. N, RYAN Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Messrs. T. A. Medium, and 7. A.
Fowler, of Dayton, Ohio, arrived at Cliff
ton Forge one day last week, each with a
small boat, for the purpose of making d
water trip to Richmond. They had passed
Balcony Falls in safety. Below the Ferry
Dam, Mr.. Muldrum' S boat struck rock
and was instantly capsized. Mr.. M. going
down never to rise again alive. 1t is
supposed that he was stunned by striking
rock, as he was an expert swimmer
His body was recovered after protracted
search. His parents had sailed for Europe
the day he met his fate. Several of his
friends from Buffalo, N. Y, came on and
took charge of his remains. which were
taken North.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
OFFER FOR SALE PRIVATELY.
. 100 ACRES OF Ian

=, miles from staunton, on New Hope road
IL tf cleared, the other half In Timber A
young orchard of bearing trees and Sc lect fruit
on the place small log house, we'll of good
water, and nu mber of good springs.
q. r.. CLEVELAND,
Jne2i-2m Annex z. o., Augusta Co.. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.-The Chesa-
peake and Ohio line has been leased by the
Newport News and Mississippi Valley
Company. This company was recently
organized for the purpose of connecting
all roads east of the Mississippiriver which
are controlled by Mr.. G. 2. Huntington.
To effect this end several other large lines
have been leased, and, with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio, there will be something
like trunk line from Newport, News to
New Orleans. There is similar organi-
zation of the Huntington system west Of
the Mississippi, which extends from New
Orleans to San Francisco. 1t has not yet
been officially announced, but it is pre-
sumed that the Chesapeake and Ohio will
remain under it's present management.
General Williams G. Wickham is second
vice-president and Gen. John Echols third
vice-president OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

The Lutheran Convention, recently in
session at Roanoke, Va, effected union
on basis adopted two years ago at Sails
bury. n. G. The General Synod was
merged into,a new body, which embraces
the Virginia, North Carolina, South Car
DINA, Mississippi, Tennessee and Iolstein
Synods. The Georgia Synod is yet to be
heard from. This general body has been
named ''rhe United Synod of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Church in the South D
It will have under its care the mission
work at Guntoor, India, and several i'm
portant home mission posts, together with
certain educational and other church en-
terprises. In view of the fact that the
union had been consummated and that
Friday last was the 356th anniversary of
the PRONUNCIATION of the Augsburg Con-
fession, a special praise service was held
that evening.
On the 2Sth the Convention closed. after
electing the following officers of the
United Synod: President, Rev. D. M.
Gilbert, Winchester, Va; vice president,
Rev. F. w. E. Perchan, Wilmington, n.
c.; secretary, Rev. A. L. Crause, Waynes-
boro, Va; assistant secretary, Rev: Il. l..
Smith, Strasburg, Va; treasurer, G. w.
Barrier, Charlotte, N. G..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
NEW ADvEg "zsaMESTs.

CCHooI. FOR NURst .s.
Those who wish &. ay,.il themselves OF the
lectures and instruction TO nurses will notify
me by July 9th, In person or by letter.
iuly1 Il. p. REESE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Judge David Davis died at his home in
Bloomington, Illinois, on Saturday last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01
Centreville Items.
OSHCI CIV TIC IUCHd1'
Reported for the VALLEY VIRGINIAN.

Reported for the VALLEY VIRGINIAN.)
Mr.. ID. n. Fry has moved in his Tine
house--one of the best this side of Staun-
ton.
Mr.. Joseph Nisewander has bought a
small tract of land, near the-school house,
of Jno S. Picker. Esq, and is preparing
to build. He comes from Bridgewater
and will be q welcome addition to cur
town.
Rev. r. S. Cunningham and lady have
children exercises at the M. e. Church in
vocal and instrumental music. Mrs. G..
is an accomplished lady, a good organist,
and a great favorite in Centreville society.
Mr.. John Wine and wife, nee Brady.
daughter OF the late Capt. Geo. W. Brady,
of Bridgewater, were the happy recipients
of twin babies, a boy and girl, not long
since We extend our hand in cordially
inviting visit SO we can compare our
precious jewels.
A great quantity of hay was damaged
by the wet weather. and some lost in the
hill country. Harvesting goes slowly on on
account of continual rain, especially where
machinery is used.
Mrs. Propes, an aged Lady. mother-in
law of D. M. Craun, Esq met wIthavery
painful accident recently by falling and
dislocating her arm. DR.. S. H. Bell was
called and rendered surgical aid and she
is slowly recovering.
| Mrs. Mary J. Wagner is confined to her
room, suffering with spinal affection.
| Mr.. Levi Picker still suffers but is
somewhat improved.
Miss Jennie Bell is much improved. and
| is able to be out again.
| Mr.. Frank WeIton and wife have re-
| turned to their home in w. Va.
Messrs. Jno. G. Erwin and Samuel Bel
will ship two loads of lambs to New York
| this week. CICERO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR RENT The
following property belonging to e. Nc
Mahon is offered for rent on accommodating
terms
five Dwelling Houses on N. New Street, each
containing five rooms and q provision room
and each having separate yard fenced in alley
in rear for transporting fuel; gate entering
from alley to wood and coal house in the yard !;
Improved water closet with water and hydrant
in yard.
-Four dwellings on Points Street. with four
rooms each aud provision room and same &C
Communications to each as above.
Four rooms on Augusta Street, With water
closet and hydrant in rear. 10
All of the above property has just heen re-
fitted throughout, with new plastering, paint
ing whitewash, improved water closets, thor
ough draining. &c.
For terms, &C., apply to
f.. A. MCMAHON,
jly1 Corner Augusta and Points SITS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Mr.. CORTLAND H. Smith, of Alexandria,
who had announced that he would he
an independent Democratic candidate for
Congress in the 9Th District, to succeed
Mr.. Barbour, publishes a card in the
Gazette in which he withdraws that an
nouncement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

Judge Paul, of the u s. Circuit Court,
has appointed Chas. II. Krumbaar, OF
Philadelphia, and Henry H. Yard, OF New
Jersey, Receivers of the Columbia Iron
Company, in Shenandoah county. An
injunction has also been awarded by the
Judge restraining all persons from inter
fering with the receivers taking possession
of and managing said property, or other
wise hindering or interfering with them
in the performance of their duties. The
receivers are authorized to issue certlfi-
Gates, to be used at par in the payment OF
all salaries, wages and freights, and neces-
sary material for running the furnace,
past due, falling due OF to become due, or
that may be hereafter created. For the
faithful performance of their duties, they
have executed bond in the sum of 900.
The property involved i'll this action is
that purchased of the Messrs. Whistler, a
few years ago, and includes Columbia and
Liberty furnaces. There must have been
bad management somewhere to have
caused this embarrassment, for these fur
naees were proitably operated by the
Whisslers for years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

GOSHEN FURNACE.-The Clifton Forge
Independent has the following agreeable
announcement: 1t is now pretty definitely
settled that Victoria Furnace. at Goshen,
will resume operations as soon as the ne
cessary repairs can be made, which will
probably take about thirty days to COM
plete. The furnace has been leased by c..
P. Huntington and party of Pennsyl-
vania iron men. The sooner it starts up
the more gratifying it will be to the people
hereabOutS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01


Evans for &c..
Pritchard ct ais
Pursuant to decree entered in the above
styled chancery cause by the Hastings Court
for the city of Staunton. June TO- 1856. shall,
pose, offer for sale at public auction. on
Saturday, the 31st day Of july, 1856,
at the front door of tho Court House in the city
a valuable tract of land CONTAINING 233
ACRES, being the same on which said Eri-
hauk now resides situated near Mt. Zion. Au-
gusta county. Va.
This land is in q fine condition for farming,
is well improved and we'll watered.
+ TERMS.-Ca5h enough in hand to pay the I'M
paid costs of suit and costs of sale, say S15000
the balance on credits of one. two and three
wears, the purchaser to execute his bonds to
the commissioner for the deferred payments
waving homestead exemption, bearing inter-
est from dav of sale, and with approved per-
sonal security. ROCKINGHAM PAUL.
Special Commissioner.
VIRGINIA-Citv of Staunton. to-wit:
| hereby certify that Rockingham Paul, Com
missioner. has given bond, with security,
quired by law and by decree entered on the
10th day of June, 1856, in the Chancery Cause
of Evans for &C.. against J. T. Pritchard ct. ais
pending in the Court of Hastings for the City of
Staunton.
! Given under MY hand this 3Oth day of June
| 1886.
| jlyl NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-07-01

The Senate Committee on Elections be-
fore which was the resolution of the Ohio
Legislature and papers charging bribery
in the election of United States Senator
from that State, have reported against in
vestigation into the facts-three Republi-
cans-Iogan, Evarts and Teller, voting
with the Democrats, and two Republicans,
Hoar and Frye, voting for investigation.
1t was stated by Congressman Butter
worth that he could prove that $250,O0O
was used corruptly to secure Payne's cleo
tion. Coy. Foraker wrote that no intelli-
gent man in Ohio doubted but that money
was corruptly used in the election both
branches of the Ohio Legislature, the Re-
publican State Central Committee, and
every Republican paper, and few Demo-
cratic papers expressed their belief that
Payne election was the result of bribery
In the face of this, however, Logan,
Evarts and Teller voted to prevent a
seaching scrutiny into the facts, in order
that the honor and dignity of the Senate
might be indicated. If there is not
some satisfactory reason given for the ac-
ton of the Republican Senators, not yet
make known, they will lose much of the
confidence of the party which has honored
them and the support which has been SO
generously awarded them.