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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
EXCELSIOR.

With one voice the Conservative press ofthe
State endorse our ticket as one in all respects
unexceptionable. For ourselves, we have no
hesitation in saying we are more than pleased
we are delighted. WTHERs or KEMPER has
been the demand Of the people for months, new
ersdreaming that the Convention, however wise
and judicious might be it deliberations. could
have secured SO felictous result as KEMpER
and WITHERs. = Virginia 10 her palmiess days
never had presented ticket better worthy the
respect aud confidence. aye, the love and affec-
ton Of her sons. KEMpER WITHERs, and
DANIEL, gentlemen Of spotless regulations, Vir-
ginians who have illustrated their devotion to the
State by lives devoted to her service. Brave able
and eloquent. We may well ask, among the
ilustrious names with which Virginia abounds,
what other triumvirate could have been named
that would have combined greater elements of
strength, or given assurance of victory as GER
tain and assured? Werepeat, the ticket shall
receive our enthusiastic support-as it would
had any name upon it been at its head. We
would not, had we the power, change one name :;
for reverse it, change it as you will, and each
name is worthy the first position, the highest
honors in the gift of our people to sbestow.A
Rich iWh:g.S IS q-~.z. ';.1s5,,a..,5 IN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

About twenty eight common law and one hun
dred and thirty chancery cases. were removed
from the County office to Circuit Court office of
Augusta county last week, in pursuance of the
act of Legislature passed last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The Excursion on last Saturday of Odd Fell
lows to the White Sulphur Springs came off as
heretofore advertised. Pleasant weather, plenty
of room and trip without accidents made this
excursion enjoyable to all concerned. 's4'.-a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The Rockingham Register states that the
North River Railroad in Rockingham county
has been absorbed by the Shenandoah Valley
and Ohio B. r. which will extend to the Ohio.
river at Point Pleasant and Parkersburg."1 es~~s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The VALLEY RAnRoAD.-Thcre have been
from time to time many statements published
in reference to the status of the Valley Railroad
Company which have proved delusive, that the
public mind has become increduleus. Having
been SO often deceived il hesitates to yield cre-
dence. to any statement concerning it. Notwith-
standing this fact which naturally makes us eau
tious about any statement concerning it, we an
nounces upon the authority of Col. VIM. Allen.
who, as the representative of the Company, had
aiconference in this placewith the contractors on
Friday last, that the contractors, who constitute
what. known as the syndicate, have at last
agreed upon ternls-sgned the contract-and
will proceed Immediately to- construct the road
as fast as the Engineers will permit, throughout
the whole distance from this place to Salem
The contractors are Messrs. Mason s. Shan ahan,
McMahon & Greene, T.. K. Menifee and Col
A.fW. Hartman. te;c s,'-;t.fa es-8 ~
= The contractors are men Of means, experience,
energy and enterprise, and, if nothing now not
foreseen occurs to prevent, will construct the
road in as short time as possible. Z
s iENcoURAGING.-W Within the past month, we
have not only added quite number of new adj
vanee-paylng subscribers upon our list, but many
nave pdlu up Olu scores anu pdtU lot duOtQ0r
year in advance, Though our subscriptionlist is
large, (being larger than that. of any paper pub
shedi the State outside of thelarge cities yet 1t
affords us pleasure to add to the number, and we
VIII endeavor to make it worthy of the liberal
and generous patronage extended to it by the
most substantial citizens of this and the adjoin-
ing count ess AS we are now entering upon an
important canvass, in the result OF which the vi
tai interests of our beloved State inyovled,
It is good time for the friends of the success of
the Conservative ticket to extend the circulation
of Conservative journals, and we would be
obliged to such friends as would exert themselves
to further increase our subscription list. The
most efectual mode Of making successful can
vass, is to get as many voters as possible TO be.
come subscribers to Conservative journals. This
being an indisputabie truth, it becomes the duty
OF! every good Conservative to do all he can to
increase the subscription lists of Conservative
journals Each Conservative should consider
himself a committee of one. whose. duty it is to
secure subscribers to Conservative journals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
IN sPEoTArURi "A MD G ENEIslAL, ADV ERTts En- 7 z

The Petersburg Qaaes ana s4ppeal says
fAfter number Of Years experience. We have
dome to the solemn edaclasion that theSeditor
and printer in Virginia, while they are the
drudges, the hardest worked and most self
sacrificing class of sotfstyAwhenfh they ~ tod6
their duty-are the least appreciated, the most
imposed upon, and the worst paidof any other.
The New Orleans plcayune says of the State
Of Louisiana: Her lands and the sweat and
and labor of her sons are mort tagged for forty
years to come to enrich her plunderers. :,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

An unusually fierce storm of wind. hail and
rain, extending from ab6ht RaWiey Springs, via
Ottobne, Bfidgewater and Mt! Crawford, on to-
wards the Blue Ridge occurred on last Tuesday,
the 18th inst. The corn. and gardens sustained
serious damage; f9ssf,As IEIfp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

One of the heaviest rains, of the Summer fell
in the Greenville neighborhood' last Thursday
evening-the streams being higher than at any
time since the food of 1870. ,,......,..1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

On Monday night of last:week, Barney Fox,
aged 10 years. jumped of. the train near Lewis
Tunnel, in the neighborhood of his home, and
was instantly killed ,.+, ~.s rls.s.,-.e~ -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
HORRIBLE CONFESSION BY a MURpEREB

/ HORRIBLE CONFESSION BY A MURDERER
FIDELITY OF A Doc - From the Harrisburg
(Pa Journal. On Thursday afternoon Mel
son Wade, who murdered Mrs. Isabella Nc
Bride, in Lycoming county, made confession,
which he preceded with the remark thatte did
not care a d-n what was done with it," Head
mitted that he committed the murder but de-
MED that he shot Mr.. Mcbride, as the coroner
Jury decided. The fatal injuries were inflicted
with club While at farmhouse near by
he learned where a trunk containing thousands
of dollars was located and about how much the
couple were worth. On reaching the house on
Tuesday evening he asked Mcbride for milk,
and was directed to the wife, who was about
the cellar. She told him that he would have
to pay if he wanted it.
The murderer continued | returned to the
house and found the door bolted. The old man
finally opened it, and put my foot to the in
side. He struck at me, and | knocked him
Rdown withsmy fist, as well as silenced the dog,
that made an attackon me. Isthen struck Nc
Bride three times with he club, and he crying
murder, hit him again [ then killed Mrs.
Mcbride with the stick, and coming back to
the house, found the old man and the dog lick
ing his sores. | gave him another beating, and
broke open the trunk was after had to make
two trips to carry away the money In it, / got
between 500 900 and $4,000. Will not tell
where it is. When die l will reveal it to
poor man, but no rich one shall have it. Two.
bags of the money are buried in Wiiamsport,
two above and two below the city. | have kill
ed several women before, and am. willing to
hang Tomorrow. te~gps. 4..1 80 5.--...e- !
: The prisoner laughs and discusses politics
with q RELISH. eseuena a iFsa Z -egi,- ae:a :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The New York Herald contends that the
Congressional back. pay bill is utterly indefensi-
BILE, and that it will be dead weight upon
all concerned ia holding on to the grab But
few have been found, thus far, to defend the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

IfeLe4ipgton be not sleeping the. sleep. Of
DEATH" the workmen the Valley Railroad
viii make herup. The Gasette says that 'they
are blasting, booming, and bustling on the r. r.
about town." It expresses fears that some of
the boys will, be killed-those boys whose moth
ers never know they are out. e~sa eaag Z
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Hiawa:ha Tribe, No. 80. Improved Order Of
Red Men, of this city, has changed its right OF
meeting from W Wednesday to Friday. ,-..l.;...s'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

J. A. Logan has sold to John II. Leckie, the
brick dwelling and storehouse on Frederick ST.,
adjoining Mr.. Logan's residence, for the sum Of
$4,53O. se
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

VIM F. Hickey Of Lynchburg, who has
heretofore acted with the Republican party
has come ont from that party and gives his sup
bort to tha Conservative ticket
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

/ Two women hare been arrested 10 Phiiiadel-
phia charged With al attempt to cause she
death ola gill by starvation and cruel s.reaat-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The State CONSERVATIVE Executive Commit
tee will be convened on the 2lst to take such
steps as may be necessary to secure thorough
Organization of the party andto arrange for the
details of the canvass H., ~ =: ala..s is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

LIST OF PATENTS. The following patents were
issued from the U S. Patent Office to citizens of
Virginia. for the week ending July 22nd. 1873,
Reported for the Spectator, by Alexander s. Ma
SON, solicitors Of Patents, Cos Seventh street,
Washington, D.. c. .,:@l4., go -, - s.a4 ..
Abdominal Supporter. W. Gurley, Peters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Next week we VIII publish another letter from
our corfes ppoa1deat &c AZ re- -Yritten lon
dom England It was received too fats- for pub
I;catio,, in this issuesiss ssfa ysSs.s-Sl ,....
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

.sHonesp' Frank Davis is now with o. G. Nor,
ris s. Co., doors north Spectator Office, and
will be pleased to see his ffietids and accomndo
date them with great bargains in his fne Of
Goods u f..te k .:..., 1T :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Let the mothers, wives and daughters of Vir-
ginia disdain the man who fails to labor 10 the
cause Of Conservatism between this and election,
Or who fails to vote the ticket at all hazards in
November. -Enquirer. ss ( ia s. 80 /. i.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Gen. p. G. T. Beauregard passed through this
place on the train yesterday on his way to the
White Sulphur Springs. The trains are still
filed with passengers on their way to the w bite
Sulphur and otherswatering places in theimoun-
tains - Tc'gT .:1eg 80. s2 ss.s5arsts kg'LLt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Mr. WI. d. Bell has. sold 200 acres, a por-
ton of his home tract, to Mr.. Franklin Koiner
at $40 per acre. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

On Sunday Of last week a large black snake
was killed in the house of Mr. Jacob Zigler,
near ChurchVille. b.se ,l.t 49, = 49,. riii
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
3. Sc Spec5GE NOtSces.
$50 s.is.a 1890. : = :, - , : ~
THE PARKER GUN.
. qEN0 S1AsVIF FOh IIIf0uLNH
+ PARKER Al | Z: /. BROS } ; IS
WEST MERIDEN,CT.

GEORGE e. PRICE, Agent Staunton, Va.
ENROM $4,000 no $40, OOO.-To tue
IL OWNERS, AND BREEDERS, OF HOR-
SEES Gentlemen Y on. have raised ON your
farms and in your stables, horses that might
have brought you thousands of. dollars instead
Of hundreds, if their true value had been known
but they have been sold for few dollars, and
others have made fortunes at your expense
You now have an opportunity to see what is
in your stock before you SELL, b. haping them
trained. - = -, 80
In view of this fact I have been induced to
construct arace track, on: my farm, eight miles
Southwest of Staunton, on Summerdean road,
near Jacob Baylor's, for the purpose of BREAK,
ISG:AND TKAININa HORSES to the harness or
saddle, in all the various gats, sc. / hayeall
the necessary equipments, such as saddles, har-
ness, sulkies, skeleton wagons, &c, fnestabling
and one of the best grooms in the State. &. -
!. lCharges moderate. i,
. Parties having good young horses to sell, can
find a purchaser by applying to me. sssa-ii So
For particulars, call on me at my farm, or in
:Staunton, or address So ]. FL. SNAPP, a.
!. 49, e 80 Box 1872, Stapnton, Va. %!
! Vs. NJ fine trottin g stallion from Maryland;
Patrick Henry, Jr.. is making the present
season at Stauntop, and at my farm. See bills,
ap29-tf ss'f D; .t't T n 8
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The Methodist cam p-meeting at Pleasant Grove
about miles from this place, which commenced
last week, isstll progressing. Quite number of
persons were in attendance on Sunday last. DR.,
Roszell of.this place. preached in the morning
on that day and Rev. j. B. Fitzpatrick of Harri-
sonburg in the afternoon. As it has rained every
day for the past several days, the weather has
not been proptious for such meetings. o......s ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Oast0ria is more than substitute for Cas- .
for Oil. 1t is the only safe article in existence
the bowels, cure wind -eelico and produce natu-S
tai sleep. It contains neither minerals, NOR
phine nor alchohoL ;and is pleasant to- take
Children need not cry and mothers may rest.
mar25-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The Lynchburg Republican says! that it in
scrfbes q, 900 majority for Kemper, Withers and
Daniel on its banner and that it will not be sat-
isf led with less. Weshope the Reps@1icum will
be more than satisfied with the triumphant ma
jority with which the Conservative ticket will be
elected. a. I'll aaE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

aag- Ladies' and Misses Boots, Shoes and
Slippers. Children's and Infants black and
colored Shoes and Slippers, in endless variety.
at - s.s.e ~rs .ses'sl .C.sL.; WELLETs,i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

| Persons calling for Letters IN the above list
should state that they are s.Advertised, to dis
tinguish then, from the daily mail. Asa list of
Advertised letters are made up every week, the
date of the paper in which they appear should
be given lie - re,-ef E. H. SEARS, p. NJ. Z
CHANGE OF STANDARDIZATION account of the
change in schedules, G.. Sc o. r. R., the Eastern,
Northern and Southern mail will close at 9: 80
a. M. Western, Valley and Lexington at 8 p
M sii.5,... .a,s4 &c. H. SEARS p MI. tq,a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

The Richmond. York, River, 6 Chesapeake
Railroad, formerly the Richmond and York
River, being now in the hands of responsible
persons, is now running regularly trl-weekly.
and will, in short time, run daily, as connect
ing link of the Chesapeake & Ohio Road. This
hne deserves SO bepatronized by our people,
The indomitable Maj. N. II. Hotehkiss is the
agent of this line, and will be pleased to have
the patronage Of the merchants and others in
this section. -. $.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Mr.. E. F. Fisher, now Of MiddIebrook,5 has
sold his property on CARRIERS Hill, in, Staunton,
to Mr.. And. Trivet at $500. So, se
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Mg- 8 Cases Mems Stitched BroguesA bes
quality, at',~s Sass s.-sss-G.sL. WELLER's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

SpaIding's Glue h. ndy. mends everything.
ns ST. 5oa CT. W sLLEe mas one or tW q
cartoons left of those extremely low priced Last
ing GATHERS. Ladies who have. net ysupplieG
themselves, should do SO at once. Price only
$l.5O t5f Afa - Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

H6 Gentlemen and Boys Calf, Pegged and
SeWed Boots, CATERS and Shoes, at r. .n7'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

On Saturday week, Mr.. w. A. Ruff OF Rock
bridge, was kicked by horse-one foot striking
him on the right arm and shoulder and the other
in the face Though this was rather rough,
Ruff did not seem to mind it 1muchs as he was
in Lexington on Monday attending to business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

! u.s. GET THE BEST AND CHEAPEsr.-If you
want to get the best and cheapest Furniture of
all kinds. send your orders to Il. F, Zimmerman
ders filed promptly and satisfaction guaranteed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

mg- Linen Hats for gentlemen and Boys
very, cheap. at, : = Ssac &c. l.. WELLER,s. =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

I The masquerade ball at Rockbridge Alum on
Thursday night last:week was well attended.
Mr. Henry. W: Birch. onesof the a'olaest in
habitants,f Of Greeneyilles died at his residence
in that village onHliast Tuesday over 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

renders ths mouth enchanti e composed of
rare xntisepctic herbs, it imparts whiteness, to
the teeth. q delicious fower-like afoma to the
breath, and preserves intact, fro m youth to age,
the teeth. $50
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
The Siamese- Twins -(Oaks. J

MR. EnITolAsi4 IT created q feeling Of sadness
this morning. the 14th, to find the twin oaksy
on the Staunton and Mt sSolon road, "hons de
combat, as Iaappreached them. Though not
an oetogenarian, remember them when the
largest of them was not more than8 inches in
diameter-the smaller not more than g. At the
distance of about l6 feet from the ground limb
that ran out at right angles to both. seemed to
extend from the larger through the smaller, aud
the junction was perfect rs, to cause any one
who had ever seen the Hiamese twins to think of
smaller died, when on Sabbath morning the 3rd
instant, a furious storm broke the other off at
the point of junction: No stranger. with any
gift of obsery alton would pass them withoutlre-
marking them as a. LusNs aatstrde. It, stood ON
the Adam Berry farm.-that few of the present
generation will remember as the Granny Sill
Iings'' land ira ,t4nt TRAVELLER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

/ MARROW GAUGE RAILRoAD.-We learn from
the Rockingham Register that the commissioners
appointed by the Court to assess the land DANA
ges on the line of the Narrow Guage Railroad
between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater have re-
ported, and the figures aggregate about 81, 300
After reaching Bridgewater, the road will most
probably take the line of the North River 10
North River, Gap, q distance of IL miles, the
friends of that route having generously present
ed the Company with the right Of way through
their beautiful and productive farms. This
sudden change of the line of the road
from Bridgewater onward, has produced much
feeling on the line which had been already sur
veyed and marked by the way of Messy Creek,
Mt. Solons &c, & ~ ~ . 8 k&s
nthe meantime the work along the line begins
to grow lively. Contractor Duncan is running a
number of carts, and will soon increase his force
near Bridgewater. Work will likewise soon com
mence between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater'
on Mr.. Lowenbach's contract.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
MILlS.-Ha,Yzinlge, 1 our

EXTAYNESBOKO MILLS.-Having pur-
wv chased the Waynesboro mills, we have
employed Mr.. Wm. ID. Swami as miller. Mr..
Swami learned his trade. in said MILL working
about years. Has milled 2 years in the Galle-
go mills, of Richmond. We think him fully
competent to give entire satisfaction. We will
grind for the usual tolls, and solicit the patron
age of the public generally, and especially the
furnish Zelps, Powhatan, Baugh' Super Phosi
plate for cash, or on II months, time with sat-
isfactory notes. Will keep ground plaster, at
lowest rates for cash.. Will also furnish Pacific
guano when wanted. Respectfully,
80 p SMITH & PATTERSON, +
Waynesboro, July l5th-Sts-Vin copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

DID il ever occur to anybody, while reading.
the well-turned periods which Hughes delivered
at Lynchburg, to ask whether the author Of
that patriotic, philahthropic, phiIosophic, py-
rotechuic production was secessionist or not :?
= uo,,,ror
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19

Honest Frank Davis will bes pleased to have
his friends call on him at the store of o. G. Nor
lis s. Co.
The proposed picnic Of the arious disappearance
orders of our city wiIl take place in8drs. Rich
ardsons woods 81 NEXT ss,starday week sthe Both
instant. III -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-08-19
aitssss VI ss!s ION EEss, . 8 IL OBJ IA ND,

@aftO u vi RSS ASeS aEksS' = q al % y LA n ID,
W IN POCAaONTASs co NINA. .,.sss
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the cause
of VIM! f sErv7nevs. Peter FL. Slaven's Admir-,
and al, the undersigned as special Commissioners
will effer for sale on, near the premises on
THURSDAY THE 18th. DAY, OF AUGUST,
1873, the following tracts of land toe witt 260
acI eS lying on the Staunton and Parkershurg
Turnpike on Cheat Mountain in Poeahontas
County, West Va. known as lot No. 5 in the
partition of the lands of Jacob G.. SIaven, decd,
and which was assigned: TO w Winfield T. Slaven;
the undi vided interest of Winfield Z. Slaven, in
Lot No.a. being the lotassigned to Alice Slaven
nsaid partition of the lands of the said Jacob G..
'Slaven. dec d also the undivided interest of the
said Winfield T. Slaven, in the dover interest of
the widow Of the said Jacob e. Slaven, dec d.
These lands are situated in lannon's blue grass
Section. and q portion of them we'll adapted to
grain raising. ,f 81 aof 70 s4sl, rs .'tss ss' ~
TERMS OF SALE :-Suficient in hand to pay
costs of suit and defray expenses of SALE and for
the residue credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the purchaser or purchasers giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security until the purchase
money is all paid. hao! as!} eaeyae aseEF1 80.
-. -. =. ga GEO. H MOFFETT, -4si
july 15 5;:t Is. b ...I JAS. NJ sIEG; $50