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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS IN
POITTTGS

Personal obligations in politics is new
clement introduced to our people in this
campaign. Wesay new, because one would
think that to a man of sensitive honor an
application to him to desert his party and
vote for a man of opposite politics wou Id
be a plain insult. 1t would be very
nice casuist, indeed, who could show the
distinction between voting for a man
against your party convictions, which
should be your principles, because he has
loaned you a hundred dollars year ago,
and voting for him against the same con-
victions, because he lends you a hundred
dollars cash in hand to-day. If you vote
for man for a consider alton there isn't
much difference whether you received the
consideration yesterday or a year ago. A
personal kindness to a man is to be re-
turned in kind if possible, but, if not pos
sible that way. never at the expense of po-
litical or any other kind of principle, un-
less you are prepared to have even your
benefactor himself set you down in his
i.eart as a purchasable commodity. There
is no point to this argument we can so well
make as the recollection of an occurrence
in this city last week. There is in the
Conservative party here a man of great
alent, learning and popularity, but who,
like many talented men, has since the war
had to struggle with adversely. Before
the primary was decided on he was not an
advocate of making the election party
question. A gentleman approached him
with the reminder that the Radical candi-
date for Mayor had kindly endorsed for
him, remarking that in mere municipal
Office he supposed he would hardly make
active opposition to him. ''Sir," he re-
piled, "Mr. BICKLE has done me favor
which I hold in grateful remembrance,
and if it is ever in my power to do a SINH
lar one for him would be only too glad to
repay him; but, sir, before would attempt
to repay him in this way-by the sacrifice
of my political principles II mould cut 1ey
right arm off,"
Could there be a better illustration if
we were to write a column about it?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
.ENIRAPPLNG A. STA TESMA N

.ENTRAPPLNG 4 STA TESMAN
Col. SINNERS effort to ''entrap'' Mr..
JOHN B. EVANS. the statesman of the
Second Ward, which is exposed in the last
spectator" by that injured Lamb and
maligned Circular Distributor is a new
feature of the campaign. Why didn't the
Colonel Call meeting and appoint COM
mittee and approach Mr.. EVANS as states
men are usually approached. Why couldn't
the Chairman of the committee after re-
moving his hat in the illustrious presence
remark, "Mr. EVANS, Honored Sir: What
are your views on the currency question,
and if so, how much currency does it take
to circulate 800 hand-bills at 40 cents
hundred and Mr.. EVANS could say in
reply: ''S1r, the question cannot be an
swered without DAVIES Algebra and any
boy that says it can, is wilful and delib-
crate liar; would smash such boy, Sir,
or any cid man or any cripple. You can
not entrap me sir with your cunundurms. :"
And then the committee could leave
while the band played And they all fol-
low me-"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
THE INTEREST FELT IN THE
COUNTY.

Those who do not meet our coun ty
friends cannot understand the deep in
terest felt by them in Our city election
They feel the same anxiety for the Con-
servatives to win that we in the city feel,
and they even go SO far as to know the
very catchwords of our election. They
laugh at Ga few dissatisfied gentlemen, -
and the discontinue of land they all fol
Cow me-" as much as we do. Wednesday
there were seven countymen in the
VINDIcAToR counting-room, as hilarious
over the great Primary victory and the
dismay of the Radicals as any town men
could be. They are greatly helping the
cause by sending in the names of Radical
voters living in the county who are being
registered here by TAYLOR JEFFERSON
and his white allies. With such an active
feeling on the part of our Conservative
brethren of the county in our behalf, the
city men can't fail to give rousing ma
jority on the 25th. Let's show our county
brethren that we are the men they take
us for.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.

That was regular earthquake, Friday,
wasn't it? How it shook the RAIDS in their
boots, and how it shook our boys, up, too,
didn't it? 43e!l You say! Well, that
settles the question like a pile driver.
When two-thirds Of party go enthusiast
tically to the polls at the preliminary Skin
mish and decide that the battle is to be
fought under the fag-the old flag that
has saved us from so much in Virginia
then there is but one course left for man,
and that is to fall into the ranks. And
just here let us remark that the great vote
at the primary was the last argument
needed to give assurance that this was the
work of the Conservative people Of Staun-
ton, and many who were in doubt before
are now among the most earnest workers.
in the size of the vote we do not confess to
so much surprise as many seem to feel.
The people of Staunton are touchy people
as far as their political honor is concerned
They have not looked with unconcern on
the political outrages that have been per-
petrated. Their minds have not been
dulled to the point Of permitting Radi-
cal Mayor to be run into position over
them without feeling it. They have borne
the cratic political course of those whom
they had trusted with their affairs in 81
lence, but not patience. That they said
nothing is no sign that they felt less.
These quiet people stood and looked with
startled interest at the office holders
tearing around the streets demanding en-
dorsement of what they had done, and de-
flying anybody to turn them out. They were
profoundly stirred at seeing that the only
advocate of the acts, and the men who had
committed them was Radical organ,
which was supposed, until the basement
convention met to have the negroes in
hand, and were greatly puzzled to hear that
the only people in the city who lifted up
their voices were "a few dissatisfied gentle
men," These things could not be under
stood, but they were not therefore to be
tolerated When it became clear that the
leaders were slow in taking the helm, the
Scotch-Irish blood chafed with impatience,
and when the opportunity came to record
their opinions they came to the polls like
an avalanche, unguided and self-directing.
They swept away with flood the doubts
that have been entertained about the will
of the people, and laid to rest the idea that
the Conservative community of Staunton
is willing to lie quiet under Radical rule.
And now, that the popular will is clea--
ly, declsiyely, overwhelmingly manifested,
let every Conservative join in the fight with
vim. We have, none of US, any concern
with the opinions that prevailed before the
crushing announcement at the primary:
all we have to do now is to ''whip what is
| in front of us.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

A CAT IN THE MEAL-TUB.- Messrs. E.
S. Gregory, of the Petersburg ':Index-Ap-
peal, James Barron Hope, of the Norfolk
Landmark, ''Hon. A. B. Cochran and GEN
eral John Echols, of Augusta; Rev. DR.. j.
M. P. Atkinson, of Hampden Sidney, and
other prominent Virginians, were in the CT
ty yesterday. Some Of them called at the Dis
patch Office, and although there was noap-
pearance of formal conference, for the
sake of good item we will say that they
may have come to Richmond with d view
of instructing the members of the City
Council as to the choice of the st. Louis
Convention. Some Of chem report that diff
ferent candidates are livery strong in the
rural DISTRICTS" that all classes are greatly
interested in the presidential election, and
there is no doubt that it will come off on
the appointed day. Country papers please
copy, with appropriate comments and SOL
emn warnings against this or any other
''tea- party" We take occasion to empha-
size the fact that this is the first paper to
call attention to the alarming movements
Of these gentlemen, and to protest against
''pedging" the vote Of Virginia for any
fellow Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

GRAND OFFICERS 10. R. MA tele-
gram from Capt. T. J. Crowder to the
VINDIcAToR, gives the following Grand
Officers I. O. R. M, elected by the Grand
Council at Norfolk, yesterday: P. A. Nc
Enry, of Petersburg, Grand Sachem; E.
w. Gaines, of Norfolk. Grand Senior
Sycamore; J. Rice Smith, of Berryville,
Grand Junior Sycamore; A.. B. Coffurth,
Of Winchester, &. c.. of Records; Henry
Knee, of Winchester, G. K. of the
Wampum; T. J. Crowder, of Staunton,
Grand Sannap; Geo. Hall, of Petersburg,
G.. G. of Wigwam; 0. F. Wise, Of Rich
mond, G.. G. of Forest, and Jas. 2. Riley,
Of Winchester, Grand Representative.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THIS explanation by the Basement Organ
of how there was such big primary,
might do well to read to the corn-feld
statesmen, but won't fool white people.
The men who voted at the primary are
going to vote the Conservative ticket
straight out. The plan and principle of
the Primary was published, in the papers
days before, was well understood by the
people, and eoas altered IN no respect, save
to make the voting by secret ballots instead
of UiUd COce
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
MASS MEETING TOMORROW AE
TERNOON.

MA,SS-MEETZNG TOMORROW AZ
TERNOON.
Tomorrow afternoon at the Courthouse
after the O'Clock meetings at the Market
house and Courthouse are over, there will
be a Mass-meeting of Conservatives at
O'Clock, at which the following gentle
m en- will address the people:
Judge A. B. COCHRAN,
Gen. JOHN ECHOLs,
Col. J. III SKINNER,
Capt. JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr,
Maj. T. G. ELDER,
Capt. A. III. FULTz,
Capt. S. TRAvERs PHILLIPS,
J. M. QUARLEs,
DR.. A. M. FAUNTLEROY,
CHAs. GRATTAN,
Hon. MARSHALL HANGER.
Let there be crowd, and let the RAIDS
have warm time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

LET all good Conservatives who know
Of vote wrongly registered report it to
tbs Conservative Central Committee. seve-
raj blacks have been registered who are
not residents of StaA4pEton. Let any one
knowing these facts bring the case before
the Committee. The time for making al
loWance for ignorance is past.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
r. e. e.

RADICAL Roberts REsOLvENT.-Let
Conservatives beware how they take it, for
it is a dose that will consign him who takes
it to political grave, and when the cleo
ton is over it will produce a nausea from
which he will never recover. Pause and
think before you swallow it, or else when
it is too late you will remember with regret
that you needed not this warning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
New Advertisements.
McCornaick's Agency,
STANTON, VA, MAY 5th, 1876,

STANTON, VA, MAY 18th, 1876,
The CETENNIAL HARVEST is near at hand
and promises to be bountful one. Farmers
in need of implements with which to gather it,
should ex anime the
Mccormick Improved Machines,
before purchasing. REAPERS, MOWERS,
DRoPPERs, HARvESTERs. combined and
separate, having all the latest improvements
and fully guaranteed. Puratasars have the
privilege Of thorough trial in tee field before
deciding.
We have few old-style Machines on hand
good as new, which will be sold very low.
Active Agents wanted for Augusta and sur
rounding counties.
A. M HAMILTON, Gen eral Agent,
Virginia and North Carolina
Office with A. w. MCCLURE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THIS is no fight of the Radicals for the
city you say, when the Conservatives have
to detail men for daily duty to watch. the
negro canvassers who are trying to regis
ter country negroes, dead negroes and
convicts Z! These are the people" that the
Independents are appealing to as their
friends" and "fellow-citizens," to sup
port them at the polls !
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
Candidates for Office.

-7-7-~-7-7-~--~-7-~-~- -~~~~-7-0-@-~-~~0-~-~
unity CLERK.-TO THE VOTERS OF THE
" CITY OF STANTON: Gentlemen-I here
by announce myself a candidate for reelection
to the office of CLERK OF THE COURT OF
HUSTlNGS for the City of Stanton Having
devoted more than quarter of century to the
duties of the Office and grown gray in your
service, trust that it will be your pleasure to
re-elect me, pledging myself, if elected, to dis
charge the duties of the office faithfully and
mpartially-with the aid of Mr.. Argenbright.
ap7stde JAMES F, PATTERSON
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

So WHEN Col Skinner said, 81 am not
willing that negroes shall rule over me di-
rectly or Indirectly" Mr.. John B. Evans
thinks that the flair Inference from has
speech 'oas that he auas anaaoilling for mechan-
ics to rule over him. We suppose this is
the first time such an insult was ever Of
fered to the white mechanics of this city
as is contained in Mr.. Evans Inference.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

WE don't know much about snakes, but
We'll give any odds that the white people of
Stanton take more stock in the white
'..vipers" of the VINDICAToR Office than
they do in the black snakes of the Base
ment. So much for snakes, Sammy!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

In consequence of the above Telegram, we
will sell to our friends and the public in gen.
eral Goods at such low figures that they shall
have no reason to complain of hard times any
tend to do, we will only mention SOME of the
most leading articles. 1t would be useless 10
undertake to enumerate everything our stock
consists of, as there would not be space enough
in the INDICATOR, "Spectator' and ''ValIey
Virgnian" combined, to mention everything.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

CHANGE OF TUNE.-Before the pri-
mary-"By i will show them that 1
will be elected Mayor of this city, and not
by the Radical vote either'
After the primary-"I can't see why
these people honnd me SOL never injured
any of them"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THE last argument. now that they are
defeated on every other point, is that Mr..
Bickle is so rich that you can't beat him.
This is said by his supporters, and is an
insult to the people of Staunton that won't
de forgotten at the polls.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
Y. M, G.. A.

The second annual meeting Of the association
will be held at the rooms on Tuesday evening,
May 10th, at 1:3o p NJ.
A full attendance OF members Is hoped for, as
the oticers for the coming year are to be chosen,
delegates to the International Convention cleo.
ted, which meets at Toronto, and other bust
ness transacted
CHARLES GRATTAN,
mayl2-lt Secretary.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

Judge Mclaughlin is holding his court
here. He. is a capital judge. When he
gets on the bench he means business, and
the lawyers know it; and therefore he
sweeps decks with efficiency. God forbid
that should ever approach the sacred
bench of justice with the voice of fattery
Much may be said In compliment to this
upright judge that would meet the general
concurrence of his whole district. Bath
letter IN Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

The Richmond correspondent CT the
Norfolk Landmark dominates Hon. M.
G. KERR, Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives as the democratic candidate for
the next Presidency. He is too late. We
nominated him on the 4th day of Deem
Der last, but can he be elected! That is
the question above all Of Misunderstanding
Post
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

1O1CHARDsoN y WIFE . AIS. VS.. Mo-
III CHHSNaY, 4e.-All parties Interested
areshereby notified that, in pursuance of a de-
cree entered in this case, April 7, 1876, shall
proceed at my Office, in Staunton, on
MONDAY, JUNE s, 1876,
American Hotel, Stauntop, thu amount oftaxes
and insgfanep paid OF saia property, and tho
cost Of improvements made by MoGhesney &
Nadenhpech, jos. A. WADDELI,
fnayIa-at Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THE FRIENDS Of Mr. Bickle say that he
will be elected eff it costs 1000" If that
is the game--if that is the plan they in
tend to go on, there will be more men in
the State prison for election corruption af-
ter the June term, then ever were there
from this county before.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

We know now who the author Of "And
they all follow me'' is. 1t must be Taylor
Jefferson, who has proven himself to be
'sGen. x. Y. Whipper-In" Of the Radical
pafty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

WHO are the "fellow-citizens" q,o,D ap-
pealed to by Messrs. Ker and Patterson?
Not the Conservative party for they refused
to submit their claims, though two-thirds
of the party voted at the Primary! Well
aaoao, who
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

Mr.. VIM. II. PEYToN who returned
from Charlottesville, Tuesday, says the
feeling there about the Staunton elections
is intense. They say they cannot believe
that Staunton is going to elect Radical
MAYOR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THE white people understand well
enough what the activity of the negro,
Taylor Jefferson, means, and what the
store-keepers and gaugers are around for?
You can't fool them with "no party"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

BROTHER EVANS will sing that beauti-
full Sunday school hymn "They all follow
me-" accompanied by Brother Rickle on
the 25th inst. Brother Ker will play
the accompaniment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
ga FEW DLSSA TLSFIED GENTLE
MENn

This distinguished party appeared On our
streets Friday. 1t was composed, according
to the opposition of four gentlemen, and,
according to the primary polls Of 1856. We
have never seen So much dissatisfaction in
a lump. The office holders filed tie air
with their wailing; it was the day of judy
ment with them and they knew it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

OF the seue1. Conservative candidates for
the Offices ofthe city, four are mechanics
more than half. A proper recognition of
the claims of the workingmen of the city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

WHERE are you going to get ticket
from? If they run by themselves they are
lost;:and if they run with a Radical Mayor
at the head they are damned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

WHO are Mr.. Ker's 'fellow citizens''
that he addresses? White or black? A
majority Of the former have already de-
ciasd against him,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

READ the sketch of VIM. L. Balthis in
another column and think which man
ought to be Mayor Of Staunton him Or
Robert 6. Biokle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THAT Radical turtle with an Indepen-
dent tail was turned on his back by the
Primary, and now is only feebly Hopping
his fippers. Well make soup out of him
on the 25th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

The RAIDS and Independent Candidates
are walking about the streets like Restau--
rant Turtle; chalked on their backs is
:" Soup May 25th.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12
CASH PRICE LIST:

Calcos 8, and cents-the best.
New York Mills Bleached Cotton, l3a cents
per yard.
Wamsutta Bleashea Cotton, l2a cents per
yard.
Fruit of the Loom Cotton, 10 cents per yard.
Androscoggin Cotton, cents per yard.
Other good brands, a, 81, 8.
Lonesdale Cambria, 49,.
1o.4 BLEACHED SHEETING, ONLY 25c.
4e INCH PILLOW CASE COTTON, only 15c.
LAUREL D BROWN COTTON, ONLY &c.
Heavy and Fine Brown Cotton, 5, and 7c
Excellent Percales, yard wide, l22 and l5c.
Tickings from loc. to soc.
Cottonades from loo. up.
Kentucky Jeans from lOc. up.
80 inch All Linen Towels l2c., worth 2r,s..
Fancy Silk and White Scarfs from Csc. an.
2-BUTTON KID GLOVES ONLY 60 CENTS
WORTH ST.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

N7ANTED TO EXCHANGE, OUR Stock
wv q Dry Goods, Boots, shoes, Hats for
Horses, Cat''e and Hogs, or Lumber of all
kinds. We have on hand about SIS, oOG worta
Of Dry Goods, which consists Of q large stock
Cassimeres, Kerasgs apd Cot tonades, Flannels''
Brown aaa Blue MusIns, &C., g.. We pro.
pose to sell our goods ia this wsy at prime
cost, and a great many articles below cost.
We can only say to any parties wishing to
make this kind of an exchange to call and ex-
anime and be convinced that we mean what we
say. SUMMERSCN BROS.
Adjoining E. Hagemann s Clothing House.
ap2l-1m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

FoRLoRN HoPE.-The hope of the Hads
that 217 white men will go back on their
pledge, IT won't do, Sammy, too thin!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

The Basement Organ says 400 votes
cast out of 1900 registered voters" There
are about 1100. actual voters in Staunton of
which 654 are Conservatives, land out of this
1856 !! voted at the Primary. Try some
thing else Sammy. You amt writing for
cornield state smen this campaign.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE HEAL
ESTATE. = By virtue of Deed of Trust
executed to the undersigned by John N. Grouse
on the 9Th day of March, 1875, and at the re-
quest OF the parties secured therein, will pro-
coed to sell on
TUESDAY, THE 9th DAY OF MAY NEXT,
at public auction, on the premises, all the real
estate in and adjoining the town of Waynes>
boro, now owned and occupied by said Jno. N.
Grouse. This property consists of several Town
Lots in the town of Waynesboro, and tract of
ten Or eleven acres adjacent to said town, and
will be sold as whole or in lots to suit pur
chasers One of the lots has good BRICK
HOUSE on it, Stable, and all the necessary
Outbuildings on it. Any one wishing to buy
Building or Pasture Lots should not lose this
opportunity to supply themselves
Terms made known on the day of sale.
VIM. PATRICK, Trustee.
Il. NJ GUSHING, Auctioneer. apl4-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

The back of the ringis broken and they
can't straighten it. The Primary did the
business! Now, boys, salt 'em.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

NITY SERGEANT.-TO THE VOTERS OF
" THE CITY OF STANTON: hereby an
nounce myself . candidate for the Office of CITY
CONSERVATIVES PRIMARY ELECTION.
Having discharged the duties of the office since
June last to your satisfaction, as trust hope
1t will be your pleasure to elect me; and if
elected, pledge myself to discharge the duties
OF the office promptly, faithfully and impair
TALLY.
ap7-tde VIM, D. RUNNELS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-05-12

THE TOUCHING reference IN, we think,
the last "Virginian,' to Mr.. Bickle's
goodness to MI. Lushbaugh was not over
whelming. The fact is that Mr.. Lush
baugh is one Of those energetic, safe men
that any man may very safely afford to
help. He would have no trouble in get
ting financial aid from anyone in Stanton
that had it in his power We are tired of
this impudent assumption that mechan-
les are indebted to rich men, The fact is
that the rich men owe their property to the
mechanics. 1t is the working men who
build city, and it is such capitalists as
Mr.. Bickle that go around and collect the
rents. A live man like Lushbaugh, giving
employment to numerous workmen is
worth. for The enlargement of the city,
any number of real estate men like Bickle.