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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-01-21

ENFFINdaEkk, sKAKG, q CU.. k-eskE
Estate Agents. Ssaunfon, Va.-As, +
tention given to the purchase ard sale OF lands
nut st their g farms or CITY property in market will
do well to place them in our hands, as we have
superior advantages in dsposing Of them;
Refer by permission to NJ; Harvey hanger,
ESQ, and Messrs. Echols, Bell s Catlett, Staun-
Special attention paid to renting property in
the CITY of Staunton. mar ~
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COMMERCIAL.
CUAlMEkUIAL.
The National Board OF Trade in
Session.
The Government Credit System De-
nOunced.
specie Resumption Demanded

SDecie Resumption Demanded.
CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-The sixth annual
convention Of the National Board of Trade
assembled In Music Hall at noon to-day.
President Frsiley, of Philadelphia, called
the body together and the proceedings
opened with prayer by Rev. DR.. Goodwin Of
Chicago. Adelegation from the New York
produce exchange were admitted to seats
with welcome. Secretary Randolph, OF
Chicago, called the list of delegates. There
is a large attendance, nearly every city in
the country being represented, but the list
of delegates is yet incomplete.
The report of the Executive Council and
its action during the past year was read.
The report recommends the encouragement
of American ship building by the allowance
of bounties for building, whether the mate
rials used are foreign or not. Il condemns
the credit system Of the Government prom
ising to pay, and National Banks founded
thereon, and demands a currency resting on
a specie basis. II condemns the policy of
the banks paying inteTes. on call deposits;
fsvors Government regulation of inter-
Safes transportation, and a reduction OF
rates so that producers may share the
profits of their produce, and condemns the
system of ofwatering stocks so that dividends
are paid on fictitious representation OF
value.
The convention proceeded to the election
of officers, Mr.. Smith, of Milwaukee, pre-
siding, and President Frailey was unsn-
imously reelected, and number Of Vice
Presidents were appointed.
A delegation from the Dominion Board
of Trade was announced, received on the
platform and welcomed by the President.
BY suspension CT the rules, a committee
was appointed to which was referred the
subject of transportation facilities. The
committee is Grosvenor of st. Louis, Howe
of Chicago, Smith of Cincinnati, Stales of
New York, and Allen of Philadelphia.
A committee was appointed to consider
the subject of Canadian reciprocity.
The subjects of a reform of the currency,
| national banking and the rational auking
law, were referred to committee to be an
| nOunced tomorrow.
A communication f ON Gen. S;sger, Sup
erintendent of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, rendering the free use OF
the wires of the company TO delegates for
private and family dispatches during the
session of the board, was received and ac-
cspted with thanks.
Invitation of Carpenter and Sheedon,
managers of tie st, T Lecture Course, to at
tend the reading by Harriet Beecher Stowe
this evening with free Itickets, was accepted
with thanks. Il was decided that duty ses-
sions be held from 10 A. NJ. 10 P. NJ. Ad-
journed to tomorrow morning.
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STOKES DEFENCE.
New Testimony introduced.


NEW YORK, Oct. 2l.-The evidence in
the trial of Stokes to day was to show that
Fisk carried a pistol and had threatened to
shoot Stokes. dee F. Pitts, former clerk
in Erie, testified to seeing Fisk with pistol
in his pocket. Adaline Barker, an old lady
who washed for the Morse family, says she
heard Fisk say to some young ladies con-
versing, 'I'll send him TO higher court than
he was ever in-the cur. I'll shoot him as
sure as my name is jim Fisk" One young
lady said: "Oh, don't shoot him, or the
gallows may be your end" Fisk replied,
an shoot him-I'll wipe him out. There
was never gallows made for Jim Fisk"
On cross-exsminstion the witness states
Fisk kissed both the young ladies as soon
as he entered the room. He was asked by
the ladies what detained him. He ans
wered, the Stokes prosecution, but be would
wipe him out. he said 81 am prepared for
him." One of the young ladies' said: "Oh,
you are Jealous of his beautyp
On re-examination by Mr.. TremSine the
witness said, 81 am prepared for him" and
put her hand behind and also said, 81 have
q little rascal here" Judge Davis said:
ga what?" Witness, "a little rascal, Your
Honor. l suppose he meant the pistol"
j. B Benis testified that he heard Fisk
say be would shoot Stoke, and informed
the latter next morning of the threat, and
heard Stokes say a. the Hoffman House
that be was afraid Of his life.
Mary Desnan eaid she heard Fisk say OF
Stokes, 81 have got all the money he had
out of him and I'll wipe him out. There
won't be gre Sc spot left Of him."
James Brennan, who admitted stealing a
watch, and record Of whose conviction or
the charge of burglary was proven, swore
that Hart and RedDondtold him that they
didn't see the shooting of Fisk, and thst
they were to be paid for t1eir testimony
After argument By counsel Judge Davis de-
cided to admit proof of travelingin closed
Carriages from fear Of prisoners expires
sions in connection with it, and his point
ing out persons he assumed to be emisssa'
ries Of Fisk.
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DETECTIVES DETECTED.
4 he British Forser Accuses New York
of Being HIS AccOmpltees.

HE British FOrser Accuses New York
Detectives of Being HIS Accompltces.
NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-One of the police
officials said last night that the principal al
legations against Capt. Irving and Detect
i've Forley are contained in the Mcdonald
confession. He made it in NeWgate
prison, in London, four hours after his sent
ence. Mcdonald said the plot to rob the
Bank of England was arranged in this city,
and the ori Sinators of it subscribed about
sc. 900 in gold 10 carry 1t into execution.
Mcdonald and the Bidwell brothers went
to Valparaiso and swindled the bank oi
$4,000 in gold; which was added to the
common fund. Mcdonald says the detect
ives were aware of his plans from the com.
mencement, and that be forwarded 81, ,4O0
in registered letter from London. He
ADDS that be telegraphed to Irving OF hla
departure for this city after the bank forg-
cries had been discovered, and that l. was
in response to his telegram that Irving and
Farley met him on the Thuringia on ar
rival here. He says they told him there
was q sheriff in readiness to attach bis prop
erty. and that if be had any. valuables they
would take them. According to McDon-
2luS SyOry 0e Dau oUO1S PAO5OVO Ah 6OaNa
$4,000 in United States $40 bonds, dis.
monds worth $1,000 and other articles Of
jewelry of the value of $4,000. he says be
says be surrendered all this property to the
detectives, and they promised to raise mon
ey for securing his escape. He adds that he
never saw any of the money afterwards,
with the exception of $1,000 which they
gave him to pay bis counsel.
Mayor Hsvemeyer said when spoken to
about the matter that he did not believe
there were three trustworthy men on the
detective force. The detectives, however,
have united in demand for investigation,
and deny retaining any Of the property OBJ
tanned from Mcdonald. The affair looks
like quarrel for the possession of the re-
ward offered by the Bank of England for
the arrest of the forgers, and the parties
said to be interested ara the detectives, the
sheriff's officers, and Pinkerton & Co., pri-
vate detective polics commissioners. Gard
ner says the last named, as near IS LIE could
learn, prompted the proceedings.
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Condensed Telegrams.

The Masonic Grand Lodge of Ohio, in
session at Columbus, propose to raise $500
for their Memphis brethren.
The State Council of the United Ameri-
can Mechanics of Ohio, met iu Colunlbus
yesterday. We understand this concern is
run onKnow-N Nothing principles to ostrscise
all skilled mechanics not "American,"i. e.,
immigrants.
In New York yesterday, a drunken sea-
man killed comrade, apparently firing at
random.
The South Carolina Legislature met in
extra session yesterday. The Governor
represents the funded debt of the State al
S15,027, SOB, and the floating debt at $685.
397.
Lieut.. Gov. Pinehbaek, of Louisiana,
lectured last night in Indianapolis.
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THE TURF.
Lexington (Ky.) TtrOtting AssOci'
alton.

Lexington (Ky.) TtrOtting AssOci'
alton.
LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 21.-The first an
nual meeting of the Kentucky TrottiDg
Horse Breeders Association races opened
to day under very encouraging circum-
stances. Westher cloudy and cool in the
morning, but bright and bracing during the
latter part of the day. First race, Wood
ford county stake for two year olds, $50 en-
trance, S25 forfeit, $50 to second horse by
ths Association; mile heats; eight entries;
three started. Result of first race:
James Hurst's br. {. Miss T........1 2
S. w. Nichols b. {. Aleshia. .......3 l
John Stubhs' b C. Freshman. dis.
Time, 2:59a, 2:S0a.
Second ;ce, all ages, 2:40 norses, 5000
70 tirst, $50 70 second; broken heats; four
hoses started; won by B. j. Trocey's b.
m. Meteor, Vidette second, Viola third
lime, 2:39; 2:43; 2:40; 2:39.
Third race, Citizens purse of $500 for
horses that bad never beaten z:oU TO hrst
borse $3.50, to second $lO0, to tbs third
$50; two starters; won by Jesse, beating
L1dy Alice. Time, 2;39; 2;424; 2:3oi
2:37a.
Fourth race, Treacy stakes, three year
olds, that did not trot better than zoo. ln
the two year old form; mile heats, 500 en-
trance, PIP; Association gives second morse
$50; won by M. M. Clay's b. c., Coaster
B,itton second Time 2:45, 2:45, az
Five races are announced for Tomorrow
The sport is expected to be excellent. a
large crowd on the grounds to-day. III cleal
TO morrow an immense col course is looked
for.
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IMMIGRATION.


Action OF the Irish BenevOIenes.
ST LOUIS, Oct. 21.-The Committee on
immigration appointed by the Irish Catho-
lie Benevolent Union,which hell its annual
convention here last week, held a meeting
before leaving the city and organized by the
election of Judge Dennis DWyer, of Ohio,
Chairman, and M. Glennan,s of Norfolk,
Va, Secretary. A general plan of opera
tions was agreed on, the principal fea atures
of which are that Secretary Gilman shall
correspond with all local and State societies
belonging to the Irish Catholic Benevolent
Union, requesting them to apprise all or as
many as possible of the parisa priests in
Ireland, informing them of the objects of
the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union, and
urging them to influence those seeking
homes in this country to place them
selves under the protection Of the Union.
1t is not the intention of the National Board
however, to solicit or encourage immigra-
tion, but simply to protect and aid all those
who determine to leave of their own ac-
cord. The establishment of depots and
officers at the various seAports,
copjointly with the German Catholic Board
organized for the same purpose, was dis
cussed aud viii probably be carried out.
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FIVE OF the Roman Catholic priesthood
have fallen victims to he pestilerce. First,
Father Daily; next, Father Carey; then
followed Father U'Brien, and yesterday
evening Fathers Leo and Sheehy were
struck from the world of men. The former
died at the parsonage Of st. Mary's church
at 90 P. NJ, and the latter at St. Peters
parsonage two hours earlier.-MelnphiS AU-
1LancbP Oct Is
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2l.-The trial oi
Capt. Cslrk, of the ship Sunrise, on the
charge of cruel treatment to the seamen
commeJ cei to day in the United States Cir
cult Court. This is the case in which Clark
and his mate are accused of fhaving so cruel
ly treated the crew that two of them com
mitted suicide by jumping overboar d.
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WINTERISH.
A Great Storm to the Nortlla
Numerous Casualties on the Lakes.
Destruction Of Life and Property.

Eight Inches of Snow I'm Central Ohio.
CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-The wires East are
down and it is impossible to get anything
through except via Cincinnati. The oper-
ator at Crestline reports severe storm on
the line of the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne
road. Eight inches of snow have fallen,
and the storm continues.
On Lake Huron.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 2l.-The fereest
gale of the season has prevailed the past
twenty -four hours. A number of disasters
are reported Oh Lake Huron, of which the
schoolers Niagars, Bradley and Rust are
ashore. Several lumber barges are also
ashore and gone to pieces. There are ru-
mors of loss of life from the barges, but as
yet nothing definite is learned. & large
number of vessels and steamers ran to Port
Huron and Towas for shelter. There is a
very heavy sea on Lake Michigan.
On Lake Michigan.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2l.-The telegraph
reports from principal lake ports give no
news of any important disasters along the
west shore Of Lake Michigan.
Lake Ontario-A Miraculous Escape.
MEDINA, n. Y, Oct. 21-The propeller
Young American, went ashore yesterday
miles west of Yates pier, lake Ontario. She
had one hundred and fifty passengers on
board, but no lives were lost.
Snow in Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, o, Oct. 21,-Snow fell
here this morning, but did not lie on the
ground in the city. A few miles out in the
country it fell two inches deep, while at
Dayton it lsy on the ground from six to
eight inches deep.
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FOREIGN,
The Parislnn Pot.pours.

!.
PARIS, Ocs. z0.-Leon Say feels sure of
a Republican majority in the Assembly.
Theirs, who had gone to Helle, has been
summoned by telegraph 70 return to Paris.
MelLahon.
President McAfahoh to-day received a
deputation of members of the Assembly
who wished to ascertain If there was any
truth iu reports Of bis intended resignation.
he informed them be was always at the
serviee of his ceuntry as soldier. As pol
iticisn, however, be repelled the idea that
he might hold on to the Office under any or
sIl circumstances. He added be should
never separate himself from the conserVa-
tive msiority of the Assembly which bad
appointed him 10 power. Deputies OF the
Left have resolved to meet daily until the
crisis is passed.
Insransigentes, Repubaieanslnnd Car
lists.
MADRID, Oct. 20.--A dispatch from VAL
enc.a says the intransigentes vessels remain
of that harbor, and have captured and
plundered more Spanish merchant men.
Troops are arriving, and the city is being
placed in stats Of defense.
BAYoNNE, Oct. 20.-It is reported here
that the Carlist force, under Lorearraga,
has again defeated the Republicans.
Bismarck and the Emperor of Aas-
sria.
VIENNA, Oct. 21.-Prince Bismarck hae
an audience with the Emperor of Austria
to-day. subsequently, he bad conference
with Count Ordrsssy and the Italian Min
lister. Il is reported that at these inter-
views the Prince presented the subject of a
National Ecclesiastical Convention, and
urged identical action on the part of Aus
tria and Germany with reference to the
Papal election. A farewell banquet was
given at the palace tonight. Tne Empe-
ror proposing toast to the health Of the
Emperor of Germany, said the friendly SEN
timents EXCHANGED at Vienna are pledges Of
peace for Europe.
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MEMPHIS
New Cases of Fever Still Occurring.
Absentees Warned not to Return.

Yesterdays MOrtuary Report.
Specialize the Union and American:
MEMPHIS, Oct. 21.--Ths following is the
mortuary report for the twenty four hours
ending six o'clock, Oct. q, 1878: w. Da-
venport, infant, John Maloney, Mrs. Har-
vey, Christ Obsrst, VIM. V. Spivey, G.
Sullivan, Benny Bonner, John Carney,
Pat Manning, S. Christensen, Jas.
]. Boyd, S. o. johnson, Mrs. M.
Stinnett, Denis HerrigsD, Mrs. NJ. Sullivan,
Thos. O'Mshoney, Chas. Preston, Lewis
Richards, B. Caughtin, Patrick Martin,
Kate Hoftin, j. V. Newcomb, Lewis Thorn.
as, NJ. Christianson, Sarah Burbee, [August
Wetzel. Total 81; yellow fever 26; other
causes IL.
MEMPHIS, Oct. 2l.-Much legret is ex-
pressed on the street to day at the difficulty
yesterday betwesn DR.. Blackburn, of Lou
isville,an DR.. Ryan,of Chicago. 1t is par
ticularly requested by the Board of Health
that absent citizens do not return till noti-
fed by them. 1t is impossible to get any
thing reliable about the disease. New
GcRsesl are occurring in isolated places, and
the frosts seem to have but little effect in
checking the disease. DR.. Freeman, Secrets
ry of the Board OF Health, is reported dy-
ing tonight; also DIR. Blount.
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IT appears that the Ohio Legislature will
stand as follows: The Senate win consist
of % Democrats and ID Republicans; the
House Of 81 Democrats and 4S Republi-
cans; Democratic nslority in Senate, S in
House, 9; on joint ballot, IL.
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nTnrder nf I.ouisvtlle.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 2l.--William +. Dit
chen, son OF j. II. Dltchen, President oi
the German Security bank, was murdered
to-day By VIM. Psulk, with whom he had
been on terms of intimacy. Paulk works
in broom factory. Ditcher visited him
aud while there quarrel sprsng up and
blows were exchanged, resulting in Pauik
striking Ditcher with heavy piece of wood
on the head, killing him. Paulk fed and
cannot be found. This is the third murder
here in one week,
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The mormon Mn t,a,e.

SALT LAKE, Oct. 21.-In the District
Court to-day, United States Attorney
CARR charged the grand jury on several
grounds, showing practically that under the
present laws legal grand jury canno. be
obtained in this Territory. The Coult
sustained the challenge and discharged the
iury.
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Astronomical. A

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2I.--James Licks
a wealthy citizen of this place, proposes tc
the Academy of Science to endow an as
Economical observatory to be established al
some point in the Sierra Nevada Noun
tains, 10000 feet above the level of the sea
The plan is taking q definite, tangible
shape.
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The Cleveland (ohio) Plaindealer of
the 18th inst, reports the following spence
trating suggestion"
"That was rather cruel on the part of
that person who, last evening, asked Presi-
dent Grant if Ike knew be was holding re-
cepficn in Democratic S:ate.,"
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Ex-PREsIDENr JOHNSON is in Washing
ton, and there is any amount of foolish
speculation IS TO bis business there. OF
one thing we feel pretty certain: be will no.
have his National Bank deposit sent to him
on the sly-or in any other way.-TIpton
Record
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THERE are several ways Of accounting
for it, and this is the Cincinnati Gazette's:
ain all cases yet reported, Democratic
can losses"
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NEW YORK.
The Pioneer of MethodIsm.


NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-A monument to
Philip Embury, the founder of Methodism
in this country, twas unveiled yesterday at
large concourse of people. Bishops Kane,
Simpson and others made addresses.
Uncut Diamonds NOT DutiabIe.
A Western dispatch to the Times says in
the matter of therecent seizure of diamonds
valued at $40, 900, on the person of n. Loo.
casti, of Chicago, at the New York custom
house, it is said the Treasury Department
will release the entire quantity of stones
uncut, on the ground that they were seized
without authority of law, and that there
will Only be technical forfeiture of the cut
stones, which amount to only some $500
in ALL.
A Daily Steamer to Liverpool.
LONDON, N,Oct.21.-The Cunard Steamship
Company have determined at an early day
to establish a daily line between Liverpool
and New 7 ork.
Miraculous Escape from a Terrible
Disaster.
The EDening Post tells story of mar
row escape from terrible railroad disaster.
The Albany passenger train and New York
pdsSeDS6r bIalH ioSCnSu AlSc6t UIluSo dIunOs6
simultaneously last night. The night was
intensely dark and heavy storm Of wind
and rain swept over the country. The
signal lights had been extinguished by wind,
and each engineer was ignorant of the pres
enee of the other near the bridge. Both
trains were started o7er the bridge, and
when near its centre came into collision,
smashing the headlights of the locomotives
and parts Of their machinery. A truck was
also thown violently sgains5 the girders Of
the bridge. None of the passengers were
hurt.
Thanksgiving.
Gov. Dix appoints Nov. u a day Of
Thanksgiving and prayer.
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HeN. A. 81. STEPHENS denies that he
and Hon. Herschel V. johnson are about
starting paper in Washington.
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IT is stated tha. number of merchants
in Baltimore bsgan to pay out silver in
change, on the 18th inst.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-Two anna
teur balloonist, Austin and Clougb, made an
ascension here yesterday, hunting Tor tue
eastern current. They found one which
took them three miles out to sea, OF Golden
Gate, where the bslloon came down and
dragged long distance in the water, when
boats ew rescued the young men. The
balloon went up again and when last seen
was flying nofhward without any passen-
gers in the basket. tof