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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

people at their County Courts We doubt
whether, if we had had no monthly meetings of
the people at their County Courts, in the Rev.
dictionary era, the impulse would ever have
been given to the ''ball of the Revolution p
The County Courts may truly be said to be
nurseries of the principles of popular liberty.
1t was at the County Courts that our fathers
met and conferred together in regard to the
expressions of the mother country. 1t was at
the County Courts that sentiment of resistance
to tyranny was discussed, and considered and
consolidated. 1t was at the County Courts
that the public opinion of Virginia was formed
and moulded into shape. 1t was at the County
Courts that our fathers deliberated, weighed
consequences and decided to throw off their
allegiance to the government which had ceased
to respect their rights.
Will the people then stand by and see an in
stltution, so valuable in social, economical,
legal and political point of view, rashly over
thrown? We hope not. We trust that the
people, from all sections of the State, will rise
up as one man and demand the restoration OF
the jurisdiction of the County Courts.
We might 60 into details and show the utter
insuficiency of the present judicial system.
with Its complexities and delays, to meet the
wants of the people. But as we have already
extended this article to much greater length
than we Intended when we commenced it, we
forbear, tor the present. from saying more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Will of a Millionaire Recorded.

We learn from the Spirit Of Jefferson, pub
lished in Charlestown, Jefferson county. West
Va that, week before last, the will of the late
Samuel Miller, of Lynchburg, Va, was entered
of record in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court of Jefferson oounty by N. NJ. Page. sur
viving executor This will covers property to
the amount of nearly $4,000 600; it was made
in 1859, admitted to probate in Virginia in 1869,
and has since been recorded in two States-Vir-
GINA and West Virginia disposing Of property
belonging to the testator In Ohio and the two
States above named. By this will $40. 500 is
given to establish female orphan asylum at
Lynchburg 500 900 to the city of Lynchburg
for water improvements, 60 acres Of land in
Campbell county, Va, for the erection thereon
of a manual labor school, besides number of
smaller legacies. Three executors are named
in the document essrs. Samuel McCorkle,
and N. M. Page, of Albemarle county, and
Chiswell Dabney, of Lynchburg, Va, and no
security required of any of them. Of the three,
but one-Mr. Page-now survives to execute
the will One thousand dollars worth of reve-
nue. stamps appear upon the document.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

WAR ON THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The Balti.
more Sun very appropriately says that ''the eff
feet Of any so-called supplementary civil rights
project. such as is proposed in some quarters
in Congress, upon the existing State school sys-
TENS, deserves. some serious considerations
Even in Washington, the headquarters of ex-
perimental philanthropy, the colored popula-
ton have been persuaded by the very nature OF
the case that it is not expedient to attempt mix
ed schools. The state of feeling on this subject
must be recognized as fact by anything that
deserves the name of practical craftsmanship.
The association of children in schools will be
controlled by their parents and by the public
sentiment of their respective localities. Any
law which runs contrary to this will become a
dead letter on the statute book. 1t can only have
the effect Of breaking up the public schools 10
those sections where it is disapproved. Legis-
latures and municipalities in communities which
it would inconveniently affect will make no ap-
preparations for mixed schools, and if they
did, parents would not avail themselves of such
educational opportunities. People will Insist
on being permitted to do what they choose with
their own money, and Senator Summers phil
anthropy, or that of any other congressman,
in the same direction, will prove of very de-
structive character, go far as the public schools
in many localities are concerned. This does not
involve any hostility to the education Of the
colored people. the importance of which, as
they have become citizens and endowed with
the privilege of suffrage, is recognized by all,
and IN some of the old slavehoding States has
been amply provided for. The only effect of
such bill, as regards public schools, will be to
deprive the children of both races of advantages
which, by not forcing Que upon the other, both
now epioy.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Harrisonburg Injunction.

We have previously noticed the fact that
the Common Council of Harrisonburg, by an
almost unanimous vote. had directed that bonds
amounting to $4,000, of the $50, 900 sub
scribed, should be delivered to the Treasurer
of the Washington, Cincinnati and st. Louis
Railroad Marrow Gauge) Company, and that
few OF the citizens of Harrisonburg had OBJ
tanned an injunction prohibiting such delivery.
Thereupon parties favoring the delivery of the
bonds moved to have the injunction dissolved
The ccse was removed from Rockingham to
Shenandoah county, and was argued before
Judge Turner Of the Circuit Court ON the
part of the compliments, by Moses Walton
and Jacob N. Liggett, assisted by Warren s.
Lurty and Geo. Grattan, and, on the part Of
respondents, by Jno. G. Woodson and Bobt
johnson, assisted by President Borst of the
Railroad Company. and Jno. E. Roller. Judge
Turner delivered his opinion and ordered the
injunction to be dissolved, deciding
| l. That the ordinances of the town were
properly passed. and that the votes authorizine
the two subscriptions were legal. and binding
| 2. That a subscription to an internal i'm
provement company was legal and binding
whether made before or after the organizatior
| OF a company.
| 3. That counties, cities, towns, &C., may
subscribe to works of internal improvement
under the constitution of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
General Agent and Storekeeper of he Peni-
tentlarV


We suppose that the General Assembly will
not hesitate to re-elect Capt. JOS M. Stevens,
General Agent and Storekeeper of the Peni-
tertiary. He is christian gentleman and a
faithful and efficient officer who has satisfacto-
rily performed the duties of his Office, and is
deserving the plaudit will done, good and
faithful servant The Board of Directors of
the Penitentiary, 10 endorsing him heartily
say:
He is, in our judgment. an honorable, intel
ligent and energetic business man, and has rem
dered valuable service to the State by his eff
ticlency. Having become thoroughly acquaint-
ed with the duties Of his Office, we think it
would not be advisable to make change. 1t
Is responsible Office and one that can easily be
abused, and he has managed its finances judi
clously, and settled his accounts promptly and
correctly"
A large number of the leading business men
Of Richmond recommending his reelection,
say:
HE Is, IN all respects qualified for the posi-
ton, as he has proven by his faithfuiness and
efficiency as an officer, and we would consider
1t detrimental to the interest OF the State to
make a change
We presume that the Delegates from the
Valley as on former occasions, will vote for him
unanimously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
PraYing in Courthouse

A correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer
writing from .Culpeper Courthouse mentions
the following incident az having occurred re-
Gently in that place:
"a motion was made by Mr.. Lewis, the Com
monwealth' attorney, TO release old and IN
firm negro man from payment Of his capitation
tax. While giving in his reasons for his exemp-
ton, the old man gave very searching look
ali over the court room, aud remarked on its
beauty and fine appearance, and said that If 1t
had not been opened with prayer before, he
would like to do so then and there; and, lu-
stantly falling upon his knees, without Interrupt
ton by the court, and amidst profound silence,
he offered up tervent prayer In behalf of the
judge, the bar, the officers aud the people,
Such thing never, perhaps. took place before
10 courtroom, but to have stopped him would
have been Notifying and cruel. The court
suffered him to foish ne occupied a very short
time, got all be asked for, bowed aud politely
left.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Death of Col. Fred. Dent.

COL Fred. Dent, father of Mrs. Grant died
at the White House in Washington, Monday
night of last week. Col. Dent was born at
Cumberland, Md, October 6, 1886, and was
therefore in his eighty-eighth year. In 1912,
he emig,ated to St. Louis and entered into bust
ness, where he remained until 1865, when he
retired, and has lived with Mrs. Grant ever
since Col. Dent arose at his regular hour that
morning. He complained of being unwe dur
ing the day, but no alarming symptoms mani
tested themselves until late hour that even
minutes before IL o'clock His remains were
taken to St. Louis for interment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
For the Spectator
Why leave Virginia

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-An intelligent gentleman
from Augusta is visiting Indiana and Illinois
and | owa and says of Livingston CO., Illinois:
This place, as we'll as the surrounding country is
new, having been settle only six years, Al
though with popu laton scarcely 50o yet last
ye,4r they shipped 10000 bushels of corn, the
ne xt town (West) miles about the same, and
f airburg also six miles distant one million bus
total q millions of bushels from three stations
within IL miles But con IS about the only crop
raised some cattle and hogs, but no aoheat scarce
ly enough for home consumption. New corn
35cts, old 4Octs Last year it was Is and 20cts =
This year there is but half crop. Pork 4c net
/ can see no advantage this country has over
Virginia, financially or in any other way. Taxes
are higher, being from to dollars on the
hundred dollars worth of property real and per-
sonal. Property is assessed too high here and
there. Land near town is held at from 40 to $50
per acre. The same is assessed at $25 and 30 80
you see the taxes are enormous. and L am not
mistaken I'M the rates of taration. The only ad-
vantage over us, is they can raise two bushels OF
corn to one and one man can tend so acres,
whereas you would require three hands to do the
same, every thing else IS against them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Hon las LYONS neo,ineo

We noticed last week the fact that the Pres
ident had nominated Hon JAS Lyons of Rich
mond as Attorney for the Eastern District of
Virginia to supply the vacancy occssoned by
the resignation Of e. Fl. Wells, Jr. The
Senate confirmed the nomination, but Mr.. Ly-
ons did not indicate whether or not he would
accept, till the nomination for Judge of
that District had been made, when be prompt
ly declined. 1t seems that the Winchester
Times was correct when it gave expression to
the following surmise:
"Mr. Lyons has been confirmed, but it is
thought his acceptance will be conditional up
on the character OF the Judge appointed. 1t
Is hardly possible that lawyer of his ability
and dignity, who has known better days, would
demean himself by playing second fiddle to
Hughes, who-whatever may be said of his
talent and general culture-is but fourth
rate lawyer, and therefore unfit for the posi-
tion."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The Modoc war; for a comparatively ''small
war, attracted vast amount of attention -
Its progress was watched as closely in Europe
as here, and the daily phases of the situation
were the text as the time for kilograms across
the Atlantic They are now counting the cost
of that little Modoc war 10 the War Department
at Washington. The Quartermaster General
reports that with some as yet unascertained ex-
penditures, which, however, are small, the
of the pay, clothing and armament of the troops
engaged. To catch these warriors, their squaws
aud pappooses cost about So 900 piece.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Meeting of the Creditors of the Ches. and
Ohio Railroad

On Monday OF last week, a meeting of gen.
tlemen of Baltimore representing various classes
OF Indebtedness by the Ches. and Ohio Railroad
Company was held at the Carrolton Hotel in
that city-Mr G. P. Huntington, the President
OF the road in the chair. The Baltimore San
says that the proposition made by the company
to the bondholders some time since of funding
the floating debt, which is now more than S.
100000; aud portion of the interest on its
mortgage debt, in income bonds, to be paid GU,
OF the net earnings Of the road, was freely dis.
cussed. The agreement generally acceded tc
was that holders of The companys noted secur.
ed by six per cent bonds take bonds held as
collaterals and fund their interest, and thai
holders of notes secured by seven per cent bonds
surrender the bonds and take income bonds al
eighty-fve to the amount of their notes. The
president announced that about $l2 600 900 Of
the entire debt had come into this agreement
and felt assured that could the arrangement bt
made universal the road, which before the panic
bad more business than its rolling stock allow
ed, and had contracted for ffty-four new loco
motives the line being now completed from
Huntington TO Richmond, distance of foul
hundred and twenty miles, would not only bt
placed on firm basis, but the work on the ez
tension to Louisville would be enabled to com
mence Immediately. He further stated that ht
himself, as the largest creditor of the company
felt confident that if relieved from immediate
demands in the mode proposed the company
would be able to meet all it's obligations HI
closed with the statement that of ST. 900
bed to Louisville, ST. 100000, had been sub
scribed, and the eighty-six miles of iron coule
be paid for out of first mortgage bonds to b.
issued hereafter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Ex-Gov. Seymour has written letter on the
finances to gentleman in Wisconsin. Hethinks
''the panic has come to stay awhile;' attributes
it to ruinous speculation on too small capital :;
thinks we have too many railroads. and are too
extravagant, and sums up as follows THE
future is full of uncertainty. [ look for troubled
times. By and by it will clear up aud you and
your contemporaries will gather in the fruits of
the tolls. the schemes and speculations of this
day. Increased population and production will
in time float off the stranded ventures of the
day. [ may not live to see this, but you and
others of your years will reap the benefit of this
state of things. cannot say I am sorry the
crash has come. 1t will do much mischief now !;
it would do more if put off !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP CHENEY.-Tb

CONSIDERATION OF BISHOP CHENEY.-The
conservation of Rev. Charles Edward Cheney
as Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church
took place at Christ church, Chicago, on Sun
day week. Bishop Cummins consecrating and
preaching the sermon. The sermon of the
bishop was based upon the third and fourth
verses of the second chapter of the Second
Epistie Of Peter. 1t was an elaborate state
ment of the views held by adherenss of the
Reformed Episcopal Church, of the nature
and character of the Episcopal Church and
office, and of the power and authority conferred
by ordination to the minister and to the epis-
copacy, fortifyiug these views by copious quo
tations from writer's upon church polity from
the earliest times to the present day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
ANOTHER ECCLESIASTICAL DIFFICULTY.

ANOTHER ECCLESIASTICAL DIFFICULTY
The joint communion servica held between
Presbyterians and Episcopalians in New York
during the meeting of the Evangelical Alliance
seems unlikely to hold eccentric prominence as
an innovating feature in the ecclesiastical world
The Church of England is again excited by the
action of one of her sons, Dean Stanley, who has
provoked indignation by inviting Max Miller,
the celebrated scientist. layman, to occupy the
pulpit of Westminster Abbey. The invitation
was accepted, and an address delivered on for
eign missions. The distinguished speaker for
the occasion is an Oxford professor, which po-
sition seems to partake somewhat OF clerical
character, but as be is not clergyman the pro-
ceeding will probably present point for very
extended criticism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
Staumton Sgertatur.
Tuesday,, December 20, 1878.
THE LATEST NEWS.

Dispatches from Washington, dated the Goth,
say that the majority of the Congressman have
left town to enjoy reunion over the holidays
The House committee on appropriation will
remain over to get bills ready for Congressional
action Immediately on reassembling.
Members of Congress from the Northwest and
the South are to unite in conference on the SUBJ
iect of cheap trans portation between the Atlantic
seaboard and the West. Mr.. Harris, of Virgin
a. leads this movement.
Mr.. L. l.. Lewis ofCulpepper, brother SEN
ator Lewis, is a candidate for United States at
torneyship for the Eastern district of Virginia.
His appointment would reconcile the GOODNESS
heretofore existing between Colonel Hughes and
the Senator 1t is understood now that Mr. Ly-
ons' withdrawal was due to Colonel Hughes's
appointment.
The Navy Department has ordered suspen-
sion of work in fitting out war vessels.
The Virginius has three feet of water and is
leaking.
The President, with Gen. Dents remains ar
rived in st. Louis on the Doth. The funeral GER
emonies were quite imposing. The older citi-
zens took great interest in the proceedings.
The number of hogs killed in Cincinnati up to
the Goth was Also against 1876, coo to the same
date last year.
The Office of the Diario, Havana, Cuba. was
entered by burglars on the 10th inst The ad-
ministrator and his nephew were tied, gagged
and their lives threatened. The burglars after
securing about $4,000 decamped
Eighty leading firms of Jew York have sign
ed protest addressed to the United States Sen.
ate against the repeal of the bankrupt law, but
admitting that the law needs amendment in ma.
ny Of its provisions.
Special dispatches from Madrid say there is
great rejoicing there over the rumor that the gov
eminent of the United States has decided thai
the V1rginius was not entitled to carry the
American flag
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

A letter from Richmond in the Peters burg
News says: "A larger number of colored tax
payers of Richmond, including council linen, jns-
tees preachers, BARRIERS, oyster venders and
statesmen, have petitioned Judge Guigon to
grant them the privilege of sitting on juries =
Judge Guigon will reply formally at the JAP
uary term of the Hastings Court. The NOV E.
ment is the outgrowth of the recent convention
held at Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

ARREST OF REsURRECTIoNIsTs. "A party
consisting of man who gave his name as DR..
George Archer, a negro named Charles Green,
and white woman named Margaret Harrison,
were arrested in Washington, Friday night a
week ago, for disinterring aud selling bodie
from the cemeteries in that vicinity. They were
caught driving away from one of the cemeteries
in carriage. A memorandum book found on
Archer, whose real name appears to be George
A. Christiana, affords evidence that he has deal
extensively with various medical institutions in
Ohio, Virginia, and the District of Columbia,
and that the grave OF Beau Hickman was rob-
bed by him. Christiana was formerly clerk
10 the surgeon generals Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The mass meeting of workmen, held at Gin
cinnati on Saturday week adopted resolutions
quite as ultra and agraran in spirit rs those re-
Gently put forth by the New York meeting. -
They assert that it is the duty Of the city au.
tkorities to give employment on the eight hour
system to all working men out of work at ST. so
per day, and that any government that does
not fulfil this, its first duty, aust be overthrown
without DELAY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The contract for the construction of The
Wheeling and Lake Erie road from WheeIin z
to Saadusky, OHIO. (2OS miies,) has been let.
Work will be commenced in the spring, pr O.
vided the company fulfis its part of the con-
tract. Tais is to be direct road to Chicago,
and must cross that which the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad Company is building from Chica
90 to Pittsburgh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

Mr. Samuel Vanderslies, one of the Oldest
and most highly esteemed citizens of Lexington,
Va, died on the 10 h inst, few minutes past
l o'clock. La his death his afflicted family and
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, OF
which be was most exemplary member, as
loss
He was the father of the Rev. Mr.. Vanderslice
now of Richmond. The elder Vanderslice went
from Richmond to Lexington some twenty
seven years ago, where for many years he was
contractor for clothing the cadets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The Iron Age learns that large steel manu-
featuring establishment. now located at Shelf
field, England, is about to be removed to this
ported from Spain; but the making of steel in
England at the present high rate of wages, and
with fuel advancing in price, is becoming un-
profitable, especially where the product has to
be expor ted for SALE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

The overwhelming majority given for the new
constitution in Pennsylvania indicates dis
position upon the part of the people to reform
the shameful abuses that have hitherto char
acterized the legislation as well as the popular
elections In that State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23

J. E. Kitchener, chief opener, of the Dead
Letter Office, in the Postofice Department, at
Washington, was arrested last week by Special
Agents James L. McPhail and Isaac Myers, On
the charge Of stealing money from letters. 1t
is said that his pilferings have been going on
for long time. He was taken before the U.
s. Commissioner, and held to bail in the sum
of S., 900 to answer the charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
At jackson, Michigan. Victoria G. Woodhu

At Jackson, Michigan, Victoria G. Woodruff
was arrested on Saturday week on charge of
selling obscene literature, called THE Elixir Of
Life" The complainant was j. Videto, who
has acquired notoriety as the prosecutor of
liquor suits. Mrs. Woodruff was baied imme-
datey, and lectured on 1.-THE Social System"
to about six hundred people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-12-23
SOME HOPE FOR THE SPANISH REPUBLIC.

SOME HOPE FOR THE SPANISH REPUBLIC. -
A dispatch received by the State Department
at Washington announces the Cancellation Of
conflicting interest in the Spanish Cortes, and
the firm establishment of the CASTELAR, govern
ment. The Cancellation has been effected
through compromises between the diverse ele-
ments of the republican members of the Cortes.
The immediate result of these compromises, ii
is believed, will be the establishment of strong
federal government in Spain. based upon true
republican principles, and it is accepted by the
government with qualification, as showing that
the result of the negotiations regarding the
Virginius affair has been to strengthen rather
than weaken the cause of republicanism in
Spain. May it all come true.