The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-10-18

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for Mr.. d. H. Goodloe, of Nelson.
We have colated these evidences of
the industry and attenti on of Mr.. \ ost to
the demands of his constituents, to show
that he has not been idle in this, the first
session Of his service, and as assurance
that he fully comprehends and practically
understands the duties which his position
imposes upon him.
The following summary from the Con-
gressional Record, shows the work done as
noted in that official publication, but it
does not comprehend the department bust
ness attended 10, or the many calls re-
sponded to, in serving his constituents, in
various matters of business
Mr.. Yost presented petitions of the citizens
of the State of Virginia for an increase of COM
pensation ofIth class postmasters.
He presented petitions of citizens of Jump;
of s, huy Ter; of Mint Spring OF Melborne OF
Stapleton Mills; of Centenary; of Salt Greek
OF Strait River Mills, Va; of citizens of Stovers
Shop; of MoffeJts Creek of Well Water; of
Gotts Mill; of Laurel Hill of Gidsville and Of
Snowden, Va. asking for the increase of COM
pensation of tourth-ciass post masters.
fourth-c postm asters of citizens of Roaring
River; of Churchville OF Enonviile; of Ed
| Vile; of Spanish Oak of Rocktsh Depot aud of
| Chestnut, Va.
Petitions for the increase of compensation of
| fourth. class postmasters of citizens of Rose
| land of Vince; of Curdsville; of AxteE; of
Morocco; of Stony Point Mills; of Bybee; of
River Depot of Foga. and ofMontibelo. Va.
Petitions for au increase of com p ensation of
fourth class postmasters of citizens of Fla nna-
| gan's of Morelay; of Hunters Lodge of Deer
field of Beesvllle OF Gilliansville; OF Straight
| Creek: of Vanderpool, Va.
| Petitions for the increase of compensation of
fourth class postmasters of citizens of Augusta
county. of Rely Spring; of Lyndhulst; of
| Rosevlle. Cumberland county, Va.
| He introduced bill for the erection of pub
lie building at the city of Staunton.
| A bill TO construct IA road from the city of
stanton to the National Cemetery, Augusta
county, Va.
/ A bill to repeal the law imposing intern al
| revenue taxes upon tobacco and upon spirits
distilled from fruits and tor other purposes.
Also bill to aid in the establishment and
temporary support of the common schools.
| A bill for the relief of Mary 3. Kirby.
| A bill introduced for The relief of Frank P.
Murphy.
| David l.. Pool.
| He offered a petition of Eakle II Jones and
others for the repeal of the duty salt.
A petition for the increase of compensation
of fourth. class postmasters of the citizens of
Stribling Spring, of Arbor Hill. Augusta CO.,
| Va. of Mountain Grove, Bath Co., Va also of
Vesuvius, Rockbridge Co, Va, and of citizens
of Allegheny Co, Va; of citizens OF Hlghlano
county, and of Amherst county. Va; of citizens
Ashby, of Sunrise Va. and others; OF Snake
| River, Allegheny codnty, Va, and of ctizens OF
| Valley Centre, Highland county, Va.
| Mr. lost introduced a petition of citizens of
| ii enry county Va, for the passage of the Blair
educational bill.
He presented memorial OF citizens of
Wythe county, Va, protesting against the re-
duction of duty on coal and coke, and asking
hearing before the comm ittee.
He presented the papers in the claim of
Zachariah Il. Colbreath of John Engoe; of
Jacob slower: of William 7. Fauber; of w, ID.
Hemp; of Peter Elngar of Jacob b. Colwell,
and of Michae Colwell, Of Va.
He presented petitions for the in ,rease of
compensation of fourth-class postmasters, of
citizens of Mt. 81 dney of Letcher, Bath county,
Va; of citizens of New Hope, Augusta county,
apd of Wild Way. Appomattox county. Va.
and of Allegheny Station, Allegheny CO., Va.
| He presented a memorial of citizens of West
| Virginia, protesting against the reduction OF
duty on coal ard coke, and asking that repre-
sentatives of tn cir interests be hea eore ie
committee.
He in troduced bill granting a pension to
VIM. M. MaypheW.
A bill TO repsai the special tax on Hlanufac-
turers OF stills.
He presented petition of the w. c. T. U. of
hibitory constitutional amendment.
He presented a petition for Mrs It. N. Ran
dolph, widow of Edward Randolph, for refer
ence of her claim TO the Court of Claims.
He presented the petitions of II. W. Messie
and others. of Savannah, Allegheny Co. Va:
and of citizens of Koiner's Store, Augusta Co.,
Va, asking for an increase of the compe nsation
of fourth GLASS postmas1erg.
He presented memorial Of citizens of Wythe
county, Va, demanding repeal of internal rev.
enue, protesting against the removal of duty
on iron ore and coal and asking a hearing be-
fore the committee.
He presented memorial Of citizens of Pu-
laski county, Va, protesting against the re
| moval of duty on soft coal and iron ore
He presented memorial of the Legislature of
Virginia. far On appropriation OF 100000 TO erect
works for tho manntastnTg Of Fggar from sor-
ahum and to establish school In Alexandria,
Va. where the process of manufacture can be
taught
He introduced bill for the relief of ]. w. G..
| Meeks q bill for relief of David Buchanan; a
bill fol relief of Samuel Hammer and brothers
bilffer fel,ef OF VII. Hodges and also bill
for relief Of r. Buchanan.
Il He introduced phi for granting a pension
to Ino, p, Chenowth.
He introduced bill for relief Of the hairs Of
t>iII FDfT IA and
also bill for relief OFF w. Wood.
He presented the petition of Sar- W. Brown
of Allegheny county, Va. for reference of her
claim to the Court Of Claims.
He presep ted % metn1rial OF the Board of
Trade, &C., of Philads fphfa, 'Penp,' fof an ast
&nthorAilg the calling OF an international
marine conference in the u, IS.
He presented resolutions of the West Branch
Lumberman's Exchange of Williamsport. Pa,
protesting sgeinst placing lumber on the fl ee-
fist u - -
He presented petitions for the increase OF
Compensation OF h-.lass pcstanasttrs, OF
tie cit zaps OF Mill Gap. highland county. Va,
and citi1ene of New Canton, Va.
He infroduced d BIZ Ior reliefof NJ. E, Han,
son, aud one for the relief Of g. Il. Corgell.
he iatrodneed BIZ for the re4lef of Addison
M. Cooper.
| He presented O petition Of letter-eaFiiers az
stanton. Va, for increas ed salaries of carriers.
He introduced a bill for relief of Jacob War
wick.
lie presented a petition of 236 citizens Of
Washington, . C.. asking for the passage of
the bill prohibiting the mani: factHre, bate AID
importa,ies. II all slepholic beverages IN NE
District of Columbia. /.
He presented the petition of Benson H Good
,oa, ofiNelson county, Va for reference of his
b1aini 10 the Court o. sNams,
g de pfese nted petitions for the rGraase of
i edfnpsnsstidh1 of fourtlr- 81 possnaster OF
Atwood ApheTstt eou1n1ty,ya. -
| He presented the papers In Ghe claim of Jno,
r. Buchanan and of Richard Anderson. Of Aus
gusta county. and Of John r. Buchanan, SOP of
David Buchanan. of Craigsville. Va.
lie presented the petition OF John NJ. Crous
! of ayhesooro, augusta Co., We. for Iefereuce
Of has claim 10 TIE Court OF Claims.
He presented the papere in the claim Of sam!l
| Click of A ususla county. va.
| He presented the petition of Josef Kasper
| and obners protesting against the enactment of
| a law tending to interfere with the liberty of
| members OF the Marine Band.
He introduced u Joint resolution granting
the right of way through the Arlington Plop-
erty OF Va. to the Washi ngton, Western and
| Pol