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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
A Sensible Democrat,

We met an earnest Democrat from an :
other city in the State, the other day. and
his salutation was. 'thurrah for Harri-
soa." We responded that that was ''all
right, and that we expected to hear some
such chit efing exclamation from him. He
replied that Democrats of his mould were
dispos to give the President-elect fair
C lance, AMI to judge him by his acts-that
b. would be President Of all the people,
an he believed in unfolding the high Of
flee and the citizen whom the people had
des gLased TO occupy it. We are sure our
ia minded friend will have no occasion
to recant his exclamation. Gen. Harri-
sou has Well'balanced mind; is .influ-
en- ;ed by high motives. and will be gov
e ned by the purest considerations in the
me IT. Those who are not blinded by par.
titan prejudice will find ample reasons for
gtNi 'g him honest, earnest support, and
to tie d Agree that this is done, " i'll it as
sist i'll cultivasing generous, manly feel
i'm of confidence. and bringing about a
condit ION of public sentiment that will re.
suit in benefit to the whole country and
especi lily the South. How much more
rati ,nal and commendabIe is it TO mani
fest a ftit n lily disposition towards our po-
iitical opponents. than to encourage sen
time It OF resentment and eDmity, simply
beca Use. in an appeal to the people.
chan ye has been ordered in the political
control of the government ?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

Nothing could be more expressive of the
utter disregard of the interests of the peo-
pie, by the Democratic leaders, or the Will
of the people, than the action of thefma.
jority in Congress on the tariff question.
The Mills bill was distinct issue before
the voters Of the Nation in the Novem-
Der election. 1t was condemned both in
the election of President and a majority
of the popular branch of Congress who
are opposed to that measure 1t was
.qually an expression in favor of the
Senate tariff bill. as substitute for the
Mills bill. But notwithstanding this, the
Ways and Means Com mittee of the House
still adhere to the Mills bill, and will block
lie legislation looking to the repeal of the
tobacco tax and reduction of the revenue,
unless lis Done in the way formulated in
he ills bill Judging from the following
trticle, taken from the Washington Critic,
OF the 9Th, it IS more than probable that
chere will be no legislation this session on
the tariff. and that an extra session will
nave to be called to deal with the subject,
" the country have to continue TO endure
he present internal revenue tax. If so the
Democrats will be held responsible for it,
and rightly so. The C,i.ic says
The incidents now warrant the state
inent that there will be no revenue legis-
lation at this session of congress and DOS
Sible none within year. 1t Is not prob
ably that the Ways and Means Commit
Gee Will bring in any measure which diff
fers materially from the original Mills
Dill. report to the contrary notwithstand.
ing. Members say. however. that they
will surely make a report to the House in
lime for action at this session The com.
mittee at this time does not know what
form of report it will make.
Ii the matter is brought to vote in the
House, of which there is some doubt. the
leaders of the Mills faction think that they
san hold all but very few Democrats to
he support of their bill, in which case
both the Mills bill and the Senate substi-
ute Will go to a conference committee
md most likely expire there with the Eff
'ieth Congress The members of the
WAYS and Means Committee excuse their
ipcision not to bring In compromise
Hill by the assertion that no offer of com.
'romise has come to them from the friends
II the Senate bill. Such an offer, if it
comes at all. will probably come after the
:hmmittee has made its report and the
matter is IN the hands of the House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Sle:alGO Items.
REPORTED for the vlRGlSIAx. 4

lEASpoItSu iOf Tue NiKIiNIAN.
Mrs. David England died at the home of
her husband on Jan. 2Sth, in the Glib year
OF her age. She had been a great sufferer
TOR many years Her funeral was preached
by Kew. Mr.. Shenk. of Bethlehem. Taking
for his text the 4.h chapter and part of
the 18th verse of the hook of Amos
Prepare to meet thy God from which
he preached an impressive ermon. After
a.few Introductory remarks, he dived into
the heart of his discourse | have heard
old preachers and Young preachers too,
also Doctors of Divinity. but | never
heard sermon TO surpass this one, HIS
whole heart seemed to he in his sermon.
tie is young preacher, but eau safely
predict that il he lives, he will baffle the
wisdom CT those Old ID. Ds. There is
such noble trait of character respecting
both poor and rich, A great many preach
ers now adays can hardly distinguish a
poor man from a brute. May he be blessed
with long life, peace and happiness, and
may he be the instrument in bringing pre-
cious souls to Christ.
We learn that Mrs. Ellis, wife of Mr..
J. s. Ellis. died on the 9th inst. We do
not know the cause of her death.
Married. at the residence of her father,
Mr.. A. L. Wagner, Miss Annie Wagner
to Mr. Cook, of Albemarle CO.. Va.
Messrs. Deford & Co. have suspended
business here. owing to the bad roads. |
think they will commence in few days
again. Their manager. Mr.. S. &. Sher-
man. pushes business in hurry.
business is dull out here and money
scarce. We have had quite Il cold snap
for several days. Hard weather on the
wheat. GEWIuLEEEISs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Solicitor Gan era.l

We notice that some of our co.empo.
raries are mentioning the name of Capt.
+. S. Blair Of Wytheville. In connection
with the position of Solicitor General.
Ii it Should be the pleasure of the Presi-
dent to make this appointment from Vir-
ginia, we know of moor more suitable in
every respect for the place, than this able
lawyer and distinguished Republican. AS
Attorney General for the State during a
trying period fraught with vexatious liti.
CATION for Virginia, when she was being
forced to meet her creditors in all the
courts. both State and Federal. Capt. Blair
demonstrated a professional skill and
ability of so high an order as to challenge
the admiration even of his political enc.
mics We have no hesitation in saying
that Capt Blair s finished education and
sound legal learning, taken in connection
with his professional enthusiasm and re-
markao'e capacity for work, have Justly
placed him in the very fore front of the
Virginia bar, famed as it is for the great
number of di- tinguished jurists, whose
names adorn its roll.
And if unfatering allegiance to Repub-
licaniam and fearless party service 10 its
cause are to be taken into consider alton.
few men have earned more recognition on
that score than this gentleman: for in
every campaign he is wont to be found in
the hottest of the fray, and his eloquent
voice has rung out for the right with
power and zeal that have made him feared
by his enemies and loved by his friends''
throughout every section of our common
wealth. Like the great State of New
York Virginia may have the misfortune
to find two many OF her sons Objectionable
for Presidential recognition on account of
our party factions. Yet even in this par.
ticular Capt. Blair presents happy avail
ability: for there are few or none of either
wing or any faction to whom his appoint
ment would not be altogether acceptable.
We trust that Capt. Blair's friends will
ask his appointment. and that it may be
the pleasure of the President to nominate
this distinguished Virginian to a public
trust for which by nature aDd training he
is 80 admirably fitted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Middlebrook Items.
Reported for the ViHCINIAN.

Rev d. w. Hill preached his farewell
sermon at Dutch Hollow and oakland
Chapel, Gu Sunday, the Sd. lie has been
on this work three Years and in this time
has done much for the upbullda Of the
Church at this point lOak land, Mi. Hill
found only two or three scattered tnemhers,
now We have comfortable church. free
of debt, and a membership of about 81
The assessments for the salary were
promptly paid. Mr. Hill also built par
sonage On the work He leaves many warm
friends behind him.
The new Lutheran Church at Mt. Tabor
will be dedicated on the 24.h of this
month. Coed preaching is expected
Mrs. Taylor. wife of Henry Taylor. near
Raphine, was thrown from horse and
badly bruised. She is in critical condi.
ton. She is quite an aged lady.
Died. Oil Thursday last, ut her resi-
dence. Mrs. Runkle, wife of John Run
kle, aged II years. The deceased was
sister of John and Jacob Price of tits
county. Her remains were taken to New
port for intelment.
Mary Blackburn. wife of Sam Black
burn, coloreG, died II this place, OH H.
day, the lst. ". II w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
Not True,

The following statement is made by tie
Lexington correspondent of the Peters
burg Isdtr Appeal: ''W. i. Craig 5 friends
IN Staunton have, so they intimate, re-
ceived the assuring information from the
little man at Petersburg that he is to have
his old place back as district collector of in
ternal revenue for the 9Th district. now
held by Capt. Ham Sheppard, at Lynch
burg. That this is reliable and that Yost
is candidate for public printer under
Harrson's administration, there seems
not be the slightest Doubt
This COMFORTS with several other state
ments We have seen, notably In an tdito
rial paragraph in the Lexington Gazette
There is no truth in it. Mr.. Craig is not
candidate for his ''old place." nor would
ne accept the Office if rendered him. Mr.,
Yost is not. and will not be an applicant
for any position under Gen. Harrison
or of the incoming Con-
gress. We would make no alnsion to
this matter were it not that in repeated
announcements similar to the above. ST.
lence might be construed into GIVING a
color of truth TO the assertion,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

The most successful business men II
the country have been The most liberal ad
yertisers. john Wanamaker. who has
built up the largest retail store in tn
United States, if not IL the world, says
advertising is the leverage with whict
this store has been built up. | do moi
zee how any large and successful retail
business has done without liberal adver-
tislng Continuous advertising. like con
tinuous work is the most etfectiyen Herr
is point fer our business men. To the
number Of business houses in Stanton
and the amount OF business transac ted we
venture to sd there is less paid for adver-
Using than in any town of equal size in the
United States. Every mercnaat ard bust
ness house ought TO be represented in the
advertising columns of the newspapers OF
the town The effect would be to increase
sales largely. Judicious advertising pays
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
President Tayior's inaugural kGares S,

Pre- stdent Fayi0r's inaugural address
Through tie kindness of Y. NJ, Bick lie,
EST. We were shown last week the Inaa.
gural address of General Z,chery Taylor,
who was iraugurated President March
9Th, 1910, We take it the inauguration
was OIL he 18th by reason that the 4th of
March of that year was Sunday.
IRE address is printed by 1.-The Staun
ton Spectator Extra, ]" Wednesday, March
18th, 1919. II contains just 1896 words,
and,taking 120 words to the minnie as a
fair rate of delivery. 1t took just minutes
and IL seconds for the delivery. The SEN
fences are short. crisp and pointed; hut
we do not find that one ST. often attributed
to Gen Taylor, 1--WE are at peace with all
the world ard the rest Of mankind" just
At this particular juncture the following
paragraph will be read with interest. The
appointing power vested in the President
imposes delicate and onerous duties. So
far as it is possible to be Informed. / shall
make honesty, capacity, and fidelity. indis.
pensable pre- requisites to the bestswal of
office, and the absence of either of these
qualities shall be deemed sufficient canse
for removal
AS Wing President. endorsed by the
Wings of Virginia, and throughout the
country. we find General Taylor declaring
for the principle of protection in the fol-
lowing sentence, 1T shall be my duty to
recommend such constitutional measures
to Congress as may be necessary and pro-
per to secure encouragement and protrc-
ton to the great interests of agriculture,
commerce, and manufactures.
The message is 3 good one.
At the cotton of the sheet upon which
the above is printed we find the following
in large black faced typei
The Blue Ridge Bill" THE bill for
tunneling the Blue Ridge passed the Sen. |
ate on The 9th inst, by vote of 16 TO 10.
Story enough for one day.
Who were the 10 old slow coaches who |
voted against the bill?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
The Kind We Want,

: The Logan, Hawkins County, Ohio. Ga.
sette speaks of Mr.. A. Magoon, the man
ager Of Victoria Furnace at Goshen, Va,
in The following terms. From this de-
i,tion Mr.. Magocn is the kind of a
nan we need and just in this portion of
Virginia:
MIR. A. Magoon left Logan Oh Monday
Tor his new field of operations in Virginia.
Of course we are always glad to hear of
dr. Magoon's advancement, but we can
rot think Of his removal from Logan
without sincere regret. This regret is
uot alone because of the loss to us socially.
out because our business interests have
suffered an irreparable loss. In plain
lerms we view the loss Of Mr.. Magoon
Utmost in the light OF a business Calamity.
dis place will be hard to ill in Logan
tbs splendid practical abilities. his me-
thanical genius. his untiring perseverance
we're almost phenomenal and their iEfll
-nce was manifest in every place he put
ms hand. The mere assertion that Gus
Magoon had charge of anything. inspired
general confidence In the success of the
enterprise. There seemed to be nothing
he could not accomplish. and his spIend I'd
Judgment and practical genius often over
came apparently insurmountahle obstacles.
He was always ready and willing 10 assume
responsibility in any undertaking that his
iuty imposed upon him. and in his bright
and eminently practical lexicon there was
40 such word as fail.
AS we previously remarked we are glad
to know that Mr.. Magoon has received
lucrative and desirable position. but we
cannot help expressing profound regret
owe: the bss his departure will be to
Logan"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

+ or the benefit of all who desire TO Wis,
it Washington at the time of the nau-
guration CT Preside nj -el5 ct Harrison. the
b & 0. II, r. Co. will sell. excursion
tic let's to Washington and Baltimore at
rae OF. Gle fare fer II e round tlp from
all points en- It's line. The tickets will
be on sale February 25- h to March Sd
inclusive, ana will be val / f.r return pas
sage until March It'll inclusive
Excursion tickets to b 1t NOR Uill be
good to stop over at Nashin 5ton In either
or both dire ctiors.
Excursion tickets fran Washing On 20
Baltimore, at rate of 81 90 for IN 70 mi
trio viii! Ee Oh sa'ea1 all b. i 0. Ticket
Offices in Washington. February &c Ii to
March 4!h, good until March 7th,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

1t is said that Col Jno. S. Mosby is
pressing the name of Judge r. w. Hughes
of VI ginia, as the Southern member of
know that Judge Hughes would be willing
to surrendtr a life position on the bench,
the dutie, of which are congenial and for
which he is SO vel qualified, for political
honor. But slon d his consent be gotten
for change, we Know of no one who would
make an ADLER or wiser counselor or whose
appointment would be more generally sat
isfactory to the eople of Virginia than
him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE
a DESIRABLE HOUSE ANp ror op

a DESIRABLE HOUSE AND LOT OF LAND
Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta County. rendered Nov. 18th, 1855. In
the Chancery Cause of Propes, NJ. g. nc vs.
Taylor. Alex. jr:. SC, will self at rublfc auc-
stanton, on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAY of MARCH, 1899.
at IL q. M. lot of land situated on North
River, owned by Martha Rusmissel de..d in
her life time, about two miles west of Mt. SoIon,
containing thereon a good dwelling hous % and
stable and a hne orchard, and conveniently
located.
TERMS OF SALE. Enough cash to pay costs
of suit and sale. and the residue in equal in
stalments payable respectively in 6, - and Is
months from day of sale, with Interest, and as
evidence of which the purchaser will he re-
CURED to execute his bonds with approved per.
sonal security, and title retained as ultimate
security. CHAS. CURRY Conn.,
l., N. Ryan. Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, do certify that Charles Curry
the commissioners duly appointed in the fore
going cause. has Only executed the bond re-
CURED according To law.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary. 1889. ]. N. RYAN CLERK
febl4.tds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

1t is conceded by every one that Mr.,
Blaine will be Gen. Harrison's Secretary
of State. AS to the other Cabinet appoint
ments, there is more or less uncertaipty.
taking the newspapers as guide as to all
of them. There is probability that Wan.
namaker will be of the lucky ones. and
both Warner Miller and VIM. Window
have good chances. Gen. Harrison has
oeen silent on the subject of the Cabinet
Is far as the public knows.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
The Fall Campaign.

] Hon. G.. L. O Ferfall. member OF Con
letter to a friend, in which he says tina
he Will allow his Lame to so before thu
S ate Democratic Convention for thu
| Gubernatorial nomination. He does no
seek the position, nor will be work for tht
nomination. but il it should come to bin
as tbs expression Of the will OF the party
| he will accept.
| Hon. Jno. L. Harris, from the same
county. is also candidate for the nomi.
nation. and his friends are industriously
st work for him. There are other aslirants
in other portions of the State, ambitious
of The honor of being defeated next fall
which will be the case if the Republicans
act wisely in their nomination, and sup
port the ticket earnestly and uniedIy.
The Democratic scheme in West Va
is to manipulate Carr. President of the
Senate, into the Executive chair. ard
then for him to appoint Gov. Wilson to
the United States Senate and retain II S
Walker as Secretary of State. The leg
lslatlye session expires February 90, apo
if neither Fleming nor Golf is declared
Governor. the President of the Senate
would become Governor. This condition
Of things would exist until January. 1890.
when the Legislature again meets in reg
ular session, as Carr would not call an
l. yfro IL mot hnl 81
VIII succeed.
Boulanger believes IN the American
system of government, modified by y
years term for The President. That would
do III France where the people have moi
been educated in the theory of our gov.
eminent like the people of this country.
Here they have been trained from the
cradle to believe that they are soytr
eigns and The representatives, of sovereign
power. In France they have been schooled
to believe that the army is the pow err of
the State and select classes OILY Qualified
to rule.
MIR. Samuel Lincoln. of Lac ~ SDr pgs.
was arrested in Baltimore, charged with
getting possession of ana collecting
money order Illegally. He was placed on
trial and honorabIy acquitted, Hon, C.
L. O 'FeIrail defended him.
A strong feeling for closer relations with
he United States has sprung Up in Canada.
md the government authorities there are
n fret and fune about it. Annexation
will come sooner Or later.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

John B. Davis, at one time one of the
most prominent business men in Rich.
mond, died at his he me in Henlico county.
On the nth. Fl. was man of great ac.
tivity, high iltt gritty, and much force of
character His age was ~. He was a
brother { f Hon. II. G. Davis, of West
Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
4 COMMISSIONER SALE
OF
REAL EsTATEIN THE CITY OF sTAUN.
TON.


BY virtue of decree of the Hastings Court
fof the city OF stanton. rendered in the chan
cary cause OF Hemphtll Trayer VS.. Newman
VIM. &c, the under signed cOmmiFs iuner viii
o1er Tor sale at public auction in front OF the
Court house. in the city OF Staunton on
SATURDAY, MARCH 9tn. 1889
at IL NJ, that part of the lot of land situated in
said city on Kalorama street, and known as
No. BOZ. which was conveyed to Rebecca New
man and VIM. Newm4 her husband, from
James Charles H., James p, YIN. H. and Cor
neia Trayer, by deed dated Nov. 3Oth 1868.
Known as the Newman property and contains
thereon good dwelling house.
TERMS OF SALE Cash to pay costs of suit
and SALE and the residue IN three equa, install
ments. payable respectively in s. IL and Is
months from day OF sale, with interest 10 be
evidenced by bonds of the pu chaser, with ap
proved personal security, aud title retained as
ultimate security. CHAA. CURRY,
Com m issioner.
tirginid-Cfty of Std,tnton, to agH:
thereby certify that charles Curry commits
sioner. has given bond, with security, as re-
CURED by law. and by decree entered on the
18th day of January, 1889, in the chancery
cause of Hemphill Trayer against VIM New
NAN pending in the court of Hastings for the
city of Staun ton.
Given under my hand this 18Th day of Feb
ruary, 1889. NEWTON ARG EMBRYO HIT,
1ebli-tds Cleik.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE
REAL ESTATE IN SPRING HILL

ny erection OF decree rendered by the Cir.
cunt court OF Augusta County, Dec 5Ih 1888 in
tue Eance1y cause of Sheffey d Bumeardne
vs.: IRVINE BENZ &c the undersigned Com
missioner. Will sell at public auction in front
oi lhe Court House in the City of stanton, on
SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH. 1889. AT u NJ,
the real estate known "a the BENT Erwin pron-
sT.y. situated In the town OF Spring Hill. An.
suSta Co. va, known in the plat of said town
as Lot o. sand so much of lot MOI as is moi M =
% by the Kercy erskey lot. This property
IL situated IN desirable part OF said town and
COL 1,d ~, thereon two good dwelling houses.
anu nlacksmifh shop. The lots will be sold
separately or together. w 'oio
1EhMS OF SALT:-Enou9h cash to nav the
up PAID costs OF suit and sale, ana the resiSue
IN lhree equal instalments, payable respec.
uvely In u. II and Is mouths fro ~ day of 90 le
Win VIM interest, to be evidenced by bonds of pur
chaser with approved personal secuIirv and
iilie retained as ultimate security. On"
CHAS. CURRY
Commissioner.
l. j. N. Ryan. Clerk OF the Circuit Coprt of
augusta County, do certify that Charles f'urrv
tbe Commissioner duly appointed in the fore
golpg cause has duly executed the hond re
qn1red according to law wi" re-
,oe Gwen onoer my hand this 18th day of Feb,y.
A'o'' y. N. RYAN, Clerk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-02-14

A charter has been granted by Judge
Mclaughlin for the Tippecanoa Land ard
Impros ement Company, witha capital of
IS 600 ,0co. Its field Of operation IS to be
Rockbridge, Botetourt and Allegheny
counties, and to build furnaces, mills.
towns, &c. Col ii .. Parsons is presi-
dent and Capt. J. F. Wilson, secretary of
the company. A number of wealthy
Northern gentlemen are its promoters,
and are largely interested in it.