Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-01-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

- TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA .--.
present myself before You candidate tor the Of
fee of Sheriff in the next come before the
voters independent candidate, and on an entire
" new platform | take the liberty to call the atten
enton of the voters not to commit their votes to any
one, until they come to the polls. 1t am the peo-
pies choice, will put in entirely new set OF Depu
ties shall any constable serve under me. Depu-
ties shall pay upon sight all money when col
lected, that is put in their hands for coecton-they
shall not be tampering with any claims put in their
hands for colectionthey shall make their returns to
the SheriHs Office, in Staunton, every week, far
thest in weeksthey shall not be guilty OF charg
ing any incorrect tax account against the people OF
Augusta county-any Deputy violating the above
rules upon proof thereof shall be dismissed and
other appointed to fill the vacancy Under the above
platform, am compelled to remove the present Jail
or. By strict attention to the above rules, and the
voters interest hope to be able to give general sat-
isfaction If am elected, and if not the peoples
choice suppose can stay at home, &C.
Your most obedient servant.
Jan. 10. 1s6O.-St. PHILLIP O. POLMER.
"a" TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY :---At the request of number of you /
present myself candidate for the office of Clerk Of
your Circuit Court at the election to be held the
4th Thursday in May next. tender you my services
the more readily knowing that the deep interest you
have in the proper discharge of the duties of the office
will you to examine closely the qualifications of
the various candidates who may present themselves
invoke rigid scrutiny into my qualifications for the
office, and then whatever may be your decision,
shall most cheerfuly acquiesce Now in the olden
time trust the enquiry will be "ls he honest and ca
pable," sis he industrious and accommodating" 1t
is by these tests wish to be tried; and should you
think favorably of my qualifications, shall not be in
debted for them to finished education or to the aid
of welthy influential connections. These advan-
tages have been denied me, and | am compelled to
my dependence for the good opinion of my fel
citizens, upon such character could build up y
pursuing strictly industrious habits and upright
course of conduct. How far may have succeeded in
gaming your confidence, is for you to decide Since
III Sp-i IF T how no huci-
ness of Clerk Since the summer of 1855 up to the
present time l have been engaged in the Circuit
Court Office. This opportunity, Halter myself has
enabled to become perfectly familiar with the du-
| ties of Cerk-how l have discharged these duties
those who have had business to transact can Judge
If you should elect me my whole time, and whatever
abilities may possess. shall be devoted to honest
and faithful discharge of the duties pertaining to the
Office will always be found in my place. and things
belonging to the Office their places. Persons hav
ing business to transact shall be promptly attended to
IN spirit of accommodation. In short the office will
remain yours while shall be the humble instrument
| for the discharge of its duties.
Respectfully,
Jan. 8. 1861 JOHN PARIS.
| az I hereby declare myself candidate to fill the
vacancy in the Circuit Court Cerkship caused by the
death of the late incumbent 1t is within fresh reco
lection that in time past had charge of the Office fol
several years. The duties of it familiar to me-
Should it be conferred on me, will discharge the du
ties involved by it with all the aithfulness and ASST
duty of which L am capable.
| Nov. 90, 1859. JOHN B. WATTS.
| ty- We are authorized Eto announce WIN. A
BURNETT candidate for the Office of Clerk Of the
| Circuit Court of Augusta county.
| ~ We are authorized to announce ALEX. F
KINNEY, candidate for the Cerkship of the Circuit
| Court of Augusta county.
/ Dec. 90.
~ We are authorized to announce JAS. COCH-
RAN as candidate for the office of Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county.
| Dec. 13.
| 80 We are authorized to announce JOHN PARIS
candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county.
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