Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-03-04

Sanderson, Plaintiff. as. f. Is. Sterrett, admir- OF
Samuel Sterritt, decd, suit note of $500. II
was commenced in the county court on Tuesday
of last week-Shefey & Bumgardner for plain.
tiff and Baldwin & Cochran for defendant
From Tuesday to Saturday was consumed in
the examination of witnesses. On Saturday the
case was argued by Bumgardner and Cochran
and on yesterday by Baldwin and Shelley. The
counsel on both sides delivered long and able ar
guments. After the argument was closed, yes
terday evening, the case was submitted to the
jury, who, being unable to agree. adjourned
over till this morning.
RAILROAD BRIEFs-From Staunton to Go
shen is pleasant run, especially when the gen
tlemanly Capt Pat Woodward is in charge
Swoope's Depot has lively look at train time
Buffalo Gap Furnace improvements are rapidly
approaching completion and heavy work sooI
to commence. Craigsville is wh;te-washing, and
Summit needs it badly, az we'll as Pond Gap
Bells Valley has busy. thrifty look, and thu
washed railroad bank, near the bridge at Goshen
is being rapidly filed up and made secure
Wheat along the line looking fine and Elliott
Knob looks bare and cherries, without its usua
winter cap of snow.
GONE TO STAUNToN.-Mr. Joseph Hammers
for many years citizen of this place, has gone
to StauntOn to engage in the tailoring business
He is splendid workman and an upright gen
tleman. Will our Stsunton neighbors give hin
a shower He is worthy. Was good soldier, il
a good workman and adYertises. Give him 8
lift.-Roanoke Times.
Staunton will give all such men as The Times
describes Mr. Hammers to be, e cordial welcome
IF Salem or any other town can spare any more
such men we would be glad to see them come te
Staunton, where "good workmen'' who ''adver
tise" are sure to succeed in business, whatever
be their occupation.
LEAD DIscovERED.-Mr. T. N. Burks, six
miles up Little Calf Pasture from Goshen, has
discovered fine lead on his place, and has sent
specimens on to be tested. He first found it ir
his spring, but fine indications abound in other
places. Tradition says lead was found in tina
section before the Revolution, and used by hun.
ters If this mine should prove good it will
open up another important source of wealth in
our great Valley, and the mineral ferrets" will
soon be as active as Pete Kurtz in blackberry
patch, and land command good price in the
lead district"
BADLY HURT-On the Oath nit, John w
train West was caught between 3 switch post
and his train, and pressed against it until the
post was loosened in the ground. He received
every attention and is now at his home near
Goshen, but complains of severe pains in his
stomach and back, and it is feared internal in
iuries, of serious character, will disable him
for life. He is deserving, sober young man
and much sympathy is expressed for his naisfor.
tune This is the accident that caused the ru
NOR of "man's being killed. last week
WEST POINT APPoINTMENT.-In the exami
nation held here on Monday of last week for the
appointment of a cadet to West Point Military
Academy to eli the vacancy caused by the res
ignaton of Albert G. Hartman OF this place
Charles B. Gatewood, Of Woodstock, son O
John Gatewood, was the successful candidate
There were nine candidates. The Board of ex
animation consisted of Thos. S. Doyle, DR.. A
NJ Henkel and John 81. Lecky.
BAPTIST FAIR.-The Ladies of the Baptis
Congregation of this city will hold Fair a
Powelrs corner for the benefit of their churc
commencing this evening and continuing for
days and nights. Bountiful dinners and supperi
will be served. and large and beautiful assort-
ment of useful and fancy articles will be exhib
tied. We hope the fair will be literally patron
lied.
WILL RETURN TO STAUNToN.-It affords III
pleasure to announce thasit is the purpose of oul
former citizen, DR.. John A. Davidson. to return
to Staunton Some time since, he exchanged
his property here for property at Big Spring II
Montgomery county. Next month he will sci
his property there and again become citize1
of this city. His many frieLds here will wei
come his return.
We observe that our former citizen, I. Howe
Peyton, ESQ, has established in Alexandria, 6
Real Estate Agency, entitled the "Old Virgins
Land Agency" We hope that this enterprise
will be crowned with success and that it may be
the means of effecting the sales Of many tracts
of land, and the introduction of population and
capital into State.
HEALTHY.-In Hampshire county recently
James Word. aged So; Jacob Everett. aged 62
and ohm Horn, aged 80, died. In Hardy coun
ty. William Baker, aged 80, and IN Frederick
Mrs Frances Jollihe, aged sc, and Col John W
Grove, aged 81 a soldier of 1872. Every weel
such statements could be made, showing how
The DAVIS of the week for February and March
are the same days of the month up to the 18th
a co incidence that seldom occurs.-Le1ingtog
Gazette.
1t occurs necessarily whenever February con
tains but % days, which Is the case three year.
out of four-rather too often to be called "a CO
| incidence that seldom occurs"
Backgammon and drughts rage, with perfec
''looseness'' at Goshen, night and day, and some
of the games are as long as the famous game o.
chess, between President Thos. Jefferson and the
French minister, which lasted for four years, OF
more, and are probably quite as interesting.
THE LAUNDRY.-Major Mcmahon having re-
turned, the Laundry Company will soon be or
ganized by him, Mr.. VIM. Peyton, Capt. STACK
and others. Let the people do their part. by lib
orally sustaining so great public blessing
ENTERPRISE Winchester merchants have
| locked letter boxes at their doors to accommo
date the public and advertise their business
Here is wrinkle for our folks.
We have received No of Shenandoah Val
ley Farmer, a reatly printed and readable farm
paper, published by G. T. & f. Fl. Gosorn, Mar
tinsburg, W. Va
The Temperance Entertainment closed on last
Saturday night. The sum realized amounted tc
$22l.l9.