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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Steamer Burned.

The steamship Missouri, of the Atlantic line,
Capt. NJ. r. Green, which sailed from New
York on the 18th ultimo for Havana, was burn
ed off Abaca Light, on Lucaya, one Of the Ba-
hama islands, On the 22d ultimo, and eighty
human lives we're lost-only twelve persons es-
capped It cannot be supposed that the captain
of this vessel, who persisted with the passengers
and crew, vas lacking in courage; but it is a
singular fact that all the boats were swamped
in the sea except one, and that one saved by
the skill of passenger. Either the boats were
unfit for service, or there was inoapacity on the
part Of the officers and crew to properly manage
them. What caused the fire, and what was
the matter with The apparatus and men that
the FIRE was not discovered sooner and success
fully resisted we are not informed but certain
IL it would seem that there must have been
some want of proper discipline and proper out
Gt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Preiudices Against Mechanical Industry

The prejudice which exists among some
classes of modern society against mechanical In
dustry, and manual labor of all kinds IS, says
the Lynchburg Ne,cs, one of the most extraor-
binary, unreasonable and unaccountable pre-
JUDGES which this strange and topsy-turvy
world has ever witnessed. Now we askany man
of common sense, is there any thing inherently
more degrading in handling an axe or ham
mer than quill or a yard stick? Why then
should the former be considered as socially be-
low the latter? 1t is on the face of it an alb
surdity. 1t did not exist in ancient times. In
the early history Of the world, mechanics and
artisans were held in great respect Among
the Jews, acquisition Of trade was considered
honorable st. Paul was tent-maker. Why
then should mechanics in modern society be
treated as degraded class? If it is because
of their ignorance and want of refinement, that
is not the fault of their vocation, but because
defective systems of education, which include
in their scope only certain classes, instead OF
embracing the whole community. Judged by
their usefulness to society, and by the works Of
their hands, there is no profession, except the
clergy, which ought to stand as high as me-
chanics. What would mankind be without
mechanics? You laugh at shoe-makers. How
would you look going bare-footed? You sheer
at hatters. Let us see you going about bare
headed. You say that it takes nine tailors to
make man. Well, suppose you take turn
up the street In puris maturalibus. The fine
LII FILL horr oEroro nd
milliner. Well, how would the fine bird look
without its plumage? The carpenter, brick
maker, stone-mason are considered inferior be-
ings. How would you like to live like beasts
and birds in the woods? Where would the
hoes, spades, ploughs and other agricultural
come from but for the mechanics? Where
would the manufactures be? Where the
beautiful ships, the noblest works Of man s
hands, without which there would be no COM
merce, but for the mechanics
Really, it is the most incomprehensible of all
things that the class which creates the distinc-
ton between civilization and barbarism, should
be held in civilized lands low, plebeian class,
not worthy to associate with the rich and aris-
tocratic. Prepostefous as this is everywhere,
it is especially SO in this country, which is most
ly made up of plebeians, descendants of the
laborers and mechanics Of Europe. We trust
that the South will now cast off this silly and
senseess prejudice; that it will take practical
measures to educate and elevate mechanics, and
render that vocation as dignifed and honorable
as il is useful and benefcent. We have only
to liberate ourselves from absurd aud antiquat-
ed prejudices, and recognize labor as truly hon.
orabe, to develop, as has never yet been done,
the resources Of this section, and render 1t the
| glory of all lands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Death of Mrs. Horace Greeley.

For some weeks Hon. Horace Greeley has
been attending the bedside of the beloved part
ner OF his bosom, who was entering ''the dark
valley Of the shadow Of DEATH and whose soul
left its tenement of clay on Wednesday last, the
both Of October. We do not envy the feelings
of those who, during this time. were busily en-.
gagged, on the rostrum and through the press,
in unjustly and unfeelingly heaping abuse,
vili6cation and SANDER upon bis character.
Mrs. Greeley's maiden name was Mary
Young Cheney, and she was born and educated
in Litchfeld. Connecticut. We learn from the
New York Tribune that in her youthful matu-
rity, she went to New York city and there es-
tablished a school for the education Of young
ladies. which she conducted successfully for a
considerable time. She subsequently establish
ed similar institution at Warrenton, n. c..
which vas only discontinued upon her marriage
with Mr.. Greeley, on the 5th July, 1886.
Mrs. Greeley was a lady Of culture, Of very
quick perceptions, and Of remarkable intel
lectual and logical power, who took lively in
terest in al movements for social advancement,
and more especially in measures for the anne
Iteration Of the condition Of her owns.sex. She
was person of determined will, capable of
great endurance in behalf of those she loved,
and was a most devoted mother. She had been
confirmed invalid from disease of the lungs
complicated with nervous disorders) for some
thing more than seven years, during most OF
which time she had been great but patient
snffaror IL search of restored health she had
several times visited Europe and the tropics,
but without avail.
A few weeks before her death she was re-
moved to the residence Of Mr.. 4. j. johnson,
in n 7. city, in order that she might obtain
medical and other attention not attainable al
the country house at Chappaqua During the
past month her sufferings have been much Of
the time very acute. and have been borne with
calm resignation. Since her disease assumed g
critical stage, almost Immediately on his return
from the West Mr.. Greeley has been constant
ly IN attendance upon his suffering wife, or with
her physician, DE- Bayard Shortly before the
final moment, Mrs. Greeley seems to have been
relieved from her intense suffering, and to have
passed to her last rest as one sinking into a
gentle and peaceful sleep.
La addition to her bereaged husband, she
leaEes i've daughters to mourn her loss-the
ouly survivors of family Of FIVE children. The
funeral services we're conducted lat II O'Clock
on friday by the Rev. DR.. Chaplin, at his
church on Fifth avenue and Forty fifth street
and the remains we're borne to Greenwood, to
repose beside the two sons and daughter now
lying there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Dental Association.

At the third annual meeting Of the Virginia
Deo.al Association, held in Richmond last
ueeA, DR.. johnson of this place, chairman of
the Committee on Dental Psychology. present
Cd an able and elaborate report, which YVES read
and discussed at length AID adopted with thanks
to the author.
The Committee Oh Dental Therapeutics re-
ported through their chairman, DR.. Henkel, of
this place, that they had no formal report 70
present; but he read an account of case in
his own practice, which was discussed by Drs
Thackston and Wayt, and received
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Valley Railroad.

We understand that the city of Baltimore
will issue its bonds for It's subscription to the
Valley Railroad Company when the conditions
of that subscription have been complied with.
The conditions were that ST, 200, 900 should be
subscribed by countless towns or individuals
along the line Of the road, and that provision
should be made to secure sufficient sum to
ensure the completion of the road to Salem
The first condition mentioned has been COM
piled with, but, as yet, the second has not, and
this, as we understand it, constitutes the
''hitch," which has created such distrust in the
minds of many friends of this improvement. 1t
is expected that the company will be enabled,
upon the basis of the subscriptions made, to
negotiate, by mortgage, a sufficient loan to COM
ply with the second condition, and thereby
make the subscription of Baltimore binding
When this sha Il be done, all obstacles to the
construction of the road will be removed, and
'al the dark clouds which now hang over it
will be in the deep bosom Of the ocean buried. F"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The death penalty has been abolished in
Iowa and imprisonment fer life substituted
Not every body in that State takes this decision
ofthe Legislature quietly and, strange to relate,
religious body is the fest to avoW al opposi
ton to it. The Synod Of the Presbyterian
Church f9r Northern Iowa. lately in session at
Dubuque, passed resolution declaring that the
adjustment Of capital punishment and substi-
tutiug therefor Imprisonment for life, was hasty
and unwiss, and recommending to all Christian
people that petitions be circulated looking to
the restoration Of the law SIS it formerly stood
Their acton has beer epdn~~-1 ~ noSo OF the
Ieod;n,r ;,,rr,er me State, one of which, the
---'7do Journal states that since the repeal
OF the death penalty, only six months ago, the
increase IN tie ratio Of crime has been enormous.
and this TACT, coupled with the Interpretation
OF the law by the courts in the cases e capital
felons, has already created il some places a
determination to resort 70 lynch law and to ad-
minister unauthorized vengeance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
V0te and see thot Others also cote.
ELrs. L!ayd Ecu aitted.

Mrs. Lloyd, Of Leesburg Loudoun county,
tried last week on the charge Of having poison
I'd, and thus killed several Of her children, was
acquitted, aud, OF discharging the jury, Judge
Keith commended its members on their patient
conduct, and added that if it was any satisfac-
ton to them to know his opinion, be would say
be fully concurred in the conclusion they had
reached
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

Mr. George G. Brown. Of DauviIle. an as
signee in bankruptcy fell off The raiaoad bridge
at Lynohburg on Monday week, and was killed.
He was at Lyochburg attending court and took
walk out on the bridge when the accident oc-
Cured. Mr., B. vas originally of Buckingham
county, and was formerly Z prminent merchant
at Danvil!e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Staunto1t Spettator.
Tuesday, November 8, 1872.
The EIection

As this issue of our paper can be seen only by
comparatively few before voting, we have deem
ed it useless to occupy our columns this week
with political articles To such as may receive it
before voting, We would say: Don't fail to
Vote the Conservative ticket, and do not rest till
you haze influenced all Others you can to do like
ao'se. Hote early and give the rest of ssthe day
to securing the votes Of others for the Conserua-
tine ticket,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

Sol SMITH RUSSELL This gentleman. who
for some years past has been travelling with
the Berger Family Of Swiss Bell Ringers, has
cut loose from them, and will this winter travel
through the Southern States alone, giving a
series Of entertainments. His entertainments
will take the form of a monologue, something
like Charles Mathews At Home,'' or Win
chelps exhibitions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The Acting Secretary of the Treasury has
directed the Assistant Treasurer at New York
to purchase one million dollars of bonds each
Wednesday, and to sell one million of gold
each Thursday during the month of Novem-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

How IT FEELS TO BE POISONED WITH
STRYcHNINE.-A man out in Nevada, who
took dose of strychnins by mistake and essay
ed to tell the tale, describes the sensation of
dying by this process 1t is enough to deter
any person in his senses from selecting that
mode of committing suicide. H. says he felt
succession of shocks and commissions, each
worse than being broken on the wheel, and af
ter suffering terrible tormens for period that
seemed of Infinite duration he finally sank into
Inconsistencies from which he was rescued by
the utmost exertions Of skilful physicians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
DLANK BOOKS,
MEMORANDA UNI BOOKS.
TIME BOOKS,
AND
WRITING PAPERS
AT
HUNTER E. cos.
A
GOOD STOCK OF
Wall Papers and Window Shades
FOR SALE BY

HUNTER & Go.
DUBLTC SALE.-Will be offered at pub
Il lie auction, on the 9th inst, Wednesday,
at the late residence ON South River of Doctor
Isaac Hall, decd, all his personal property
consisting of Farming Utensils. Wagons, 1
McCormick's Reaper, McCormick's Mower, 7
head of Horses-several of them mares with
Foal, Mich Cows, head fat Cattle, 8 young
Cattle-some of them fine. fat Heifers-20 fat
Hogs, IS Stock Hogs, lot of Wheat, some
Household and Kitchen Furniture, 2 Wind
Mills, Buggy and Harness, set of Double Har-
ness, set Hind Harness, l set of Fore Harness,
a number of Medical Books, and many other
articles.
TERMs:-Six months negotiable paper, we'll
endorsed. waving homestead.
All persons having claims will present them
properly authenticated, and with the privilege
Of any property purchased at the sale to be
credited on said claims.
Sale to commence at 10 O clock.
MATTHEW PILSON,
CLINTON HALL,
Administrators of Isaac Hall, decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

{. The lady managers Of the Brooklyn Lying
in Asylum, charged recently with having dis
missed the resident physician because be was
a Catholic, have filed the vacancy by the ap-
pointment of another of that faith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The young spiritual medium, Prot. Gunnelle
gave three Of his entertainments in Charlottes-
vile last week. Tightly bound, hand and foot,
and placed i1 close wooden box, bells are rung
and thrown upon the stage, drums beat, &c,
and upon examination Gunnee is found as
tightly bound as when placed il bis confined
position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Ihe commanding dutu of to-9nu is 10 note

A discharged employee of the PENNSYLVANIA
H. IL Co., convicted of malciously removing a
switch On the road, has been sentenced under a
Law of the state to pay fine Of SO 600 and be
imprisoned for ten years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The Bishops Of the Protestant Episcopa'
Church in session in New York city, on Satur-
day, elected Rev. VIM. FL. Hare, now Secre-
tary of the Foreign Committee, as Bishop to
the Indians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
7 ASIEs' SHOES,
e B1AEaEES, CEHnl

T AS1ES' SHOES.
il LADIES' SHOES.
Manufactured in WINCHESTER, of best
material and style-to which we call the atten-
ton of MERCHANTS-=to whom. we sell at Fac
tory prices
nov 5 BAKER BROS.
N B.-These Goods, ordered of us, are fur
nished as though ordered from factoly-and
time is saved-receiving prompt attention.
ing elsewhere. B. BROS.
TEVEFOROUGH-BR CALF FOR
Il SALE.-The undersigned has for sale the
very fine short horn (Durham) BULL CALF,
which weighed $50 lbs at months of age, and
which took premiums at both the Augusta Coun-
ty and Virginia State Fairs Also premium
CHESTER WHITE PIGS for SALE Prices
moderate. Address
A. M. BOWMAN,
Bellevue Farm,
Waynesboro', Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The result of the election which will be de-
termined to-day will be fraught with momentous
consequences No Conservative should allow
anything to prevent him from voting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
October % At

NOTICE.-On the Goth day of November
~ at 2 O'clock. will proceed to Sc IL the
house and lot containing roods and 269 POLES,
adjoining the lands of o. Rhinehart and others,
and now in the occupancy of Charles Bats, it
being near the village of New Hope.
Terms-One-third of purchase money in hand
and the balance in and 2 years, equally divi-
ded. j. A. WADDELL,
ocZ2-tds trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

to vote Grantism through in that State, in a
burst Of confidence and whiskey thus related
his experience OF the triumph.
Dem folks up to Indinoppylis treated US
niggers mighty we'll rode US round in carrges,
an next day we voted. Dem tellabs at de polls
wuz all our frens. | voted in one place
all right den went to anulder place and
voted, an den voted again, and den | don
went to anudder place and voted. At Cat last
place seed two Dem Gratis wotin' dat seed
wotin' at de fus place whar voted an | felt
SO dignant dat sposed dem right dar, and de
piece just TUX EN- and put em squar in Jail.
Sc never been so 'dignant in my life as I
feeled when seed dem Gratis wotin agin-
yah! yah yah!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

In 1880 ;here were twenty-three miles oil
railroad in operation in the United States. In
1916 there were 2.2lS miles; in 1850, 9,O2l
miles; In 1860. 80, 635 miles, and in 1872, co.
$50 miles. The gross value ofthe Internal COM
u1eTce Of the railroads during the fiscal year
ending June. 1871, is stated 10 round numbers
at SIS OO0 000 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

On Wednesday last the engine of material
train on the Virginia & Taun Railroad il
Montgomery county, ran over and killed man.
From letters found on his person, it was ascer.
tanned that his nama was Baugher, ard that he
was from Maryland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

Mr.. McVeigh has finally obtained possession
of his residence in Alexandria illegally held by
Judge Underwood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
A Florida Tragedy-A Lady Saturates
Her Clothing with Kerosine Oil and
SAis Fira to IT,

A Florida Tragedy-A Lady Saturates
Her Clothing with Kerosine Oil and
Seis Fire to it.
One of the most distressing affairs We have
ever been called upon to notice took place in
Tallahassee, Fla, few days ago. Mrs A.
W. Pace, wife of popular and successful
Jacksonville merchant, and daug liter of Mr..
George Damon, prominent merchant in Tai
lahassee, seemed to be suffering from some
mental arrangement, and thinking change Of
scene and surroundings might cure her incip-
lent malady, her husband took her to her
parents and friends In Tallahassee. That night,
seen after her arrival at her father house, she
called the family around her and prayed and
exhorted them to prepare for a great and sad
calamity. None had any idea that she was
contemplating anything like self-destruction.
Next morning her father went out to procure
bottle OF wine for her, and soon after his de-
parture she took kerosene lamp or can, and
saturating her garments from head 10 foot, put
match to it, and 10 a moment was enveloped
in the flames Her husband and others, hear
ing her shrieks, ran to her rescue, and threw
a bucket of water over her to extinguish the
flames. This proved unavailing, and her hus-
band, seizing blanket, threw it around her,
and finally succeeded in putting out the flames,
not, however, until the poor victim was burned
to such an extent Cnat Sne 0led In a rev hours,
after the most intense suffering
Horace Greeley Dispenser and not a
-Taker.
A correspondent of the Detroit Free Press
relates the following:
Many years ago, while Mr.. Greeley was on a
tour to Lake Superior the steamboat on which
he was passenger stopped for few hours at
Detroit. Mr.. Greeley improved the oppertu-
nifty to visit lady, then living here, with whom
he had boarded when he vas boy learning the
art of printing, and from whom he had receiv-
ed many kindnesses. On meeting her be OBJ
served that she had been weeping, and was
evidently in trouble. Inquiring the cause he
was Informed that her home was mortgaged for
| So 900, one thousand of which had become due,
and house and lot, her all, were about to be
sold to pay it. Mr.. Greeley's response was
very prompt and practical. He sat down and
drew draft on himself for the amount, endors-
ing which ne handed it to her, saying. That
will pay the note now due, and when abe other
is due draw on me for the amount" The lady
did so, and her home, which was situated on
one of the most fashionable avenues in the city,
was saved to her.
''The drying up asingle tear has more
Of honest fame than shedding seas OF gore"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The jury in the case Of Mayor Hall say that
they disa greed on the 'willfulness of neglect
alleged against the accused. No juryman sug-
gested that the Mayor had committed any
fraudulent act. They stood all the time seven
for conviction and five for acquittal on tech
meal verdict of Millful neglect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05
Terrill & McA lister. y q. nov Al

NOR SALE-H ouse and Lot in City of
A. Staunton. Under decree of the circuit
court of Augusta county, rendered in the cause
of Crawford against j. D. lmboden, M r. Har-
man, VIM. M Tate, and others. will on Sat
urday, the 7th day of December next offer at
sale, in front of the premises, house and lot in
Staunton, on Court house street. occupied by
Robert Campbell, being part OF the OLD Bell
tavern.
Terms-Costs of sale and suit in hand, balance
in one, two, and three years, in equal annual in
STAIN ents bearing interest, the purchaser to give
bonds with sufficient personal security, and re-
tention of title.
Sale at II o'clock. N K. TROUT,
novEtdc conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

A CONFIDENCE MANIFEST Tuesday man
land" drove into Lexington representing
himself as member of the Established Church
Of England, and having in possession letters of
introduction (forged) to some of our best citi-
zens. He sought out one Of the gentlemen, and
by his letters and plausible manners, succeeded
10 making him believe he was all right, and
that he desired to purchase dairy farm in the
county. He produced "a check" Oh New York
for $55, which was refused at the Lexington
Bank, because the party was stranger. He
represented this fact to one OF the gentlemen
to whom he had letters. and procured his
check for the amounted. promising to deposit
the New York check in lieu of it. He drew the
money, and left early the next morning, leav-
ing our man $55 out of pocket, and wiser to
that amount Rocbbridge Citizen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

The horse disease has made its appearance
in several places in Devonshire, England, and
is especially severe in Tiverton and its vicinity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-11-05

Soon after the United States Minister at
Berlin, Mr.. Bancroft, learned the decision Of
the Emperor upon the San Juan boundary
question, he applied to the Foreign Office for
an account of the expenses incurred by the
German Government in the cause of the arbi-
tration, with view to their reimbursement
He was informed, in reply, that the German
Government had no bill of expenses against
the Tinted States