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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-03-11

TELL IT ALL.-Doynton, the Washing
ton correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Gazette, says that be knows some one
who knows something detrimental to
the good name Of Clymer, chairman of
House Committee or military expendi-
tures. Boynton told Nordhoff, the
Herald man, and the latter published it.
Thereupon Clymer sends for Nordhoff
asks him to testify which he does and
gives Boynton for his authority. Boyn-
ton is then sent for and till he speaks
the matter stands. We say ''tell 1t all"
no matter where the lightning Of investi-
cation strikes letit fall. The political
atmosphere needs clearing, 1t has been
and still is noxious to good morals;
honor and honesty die beneath it as
from plague. Its pestilential vapors
inAict worse than physical death, for
they destroy the soul. Therefore we
say the late storm Of disgraceful exposure
may in the end be beneficial. It is to be
hoped that 1t will cause the revival and
observance Of the old fashioned but long
disused maxims Of official ethics, that
honor and honesty are the best guides.
Restore them to their ancient places in
the estimation of officials. and we shall
have no more cabinet ministers practic-
ing the schemes Of confidence men; or
ministers sent abroad, to represent the
might. majesty and honor Of the people
Of the United States of America. descend
ing to the position Of mere chevalier
d'industrie.
Professor Silliman has been tcstifying
anent his connection with the Emma
swindle. The learned Stagirite does not
figure very nicely in the dirty affair. He
says be received S25. 900 for his scien-
tito labors. Wonder whether il struck
the erudite pundit that parties who were
willing to pay S25. 900 for favorable re-
port could scarcely have intended to do
the clean thing. His report was dear at
any price. for subsequent developments
proved that he was wrong. but even il il
had been we'll founded and the TRANSACT
ton was an honest one. we wonder II the
man Of fossils thought be could impart
$26. 900 worth Of knowledge ON that or
on any other subject.
%
A rumor prevailed in Washington, that
Belknap had committed suicide, but
proved to be without foundation.
Bah! his kind do not commit suicide.
He is much more likely to follow the ex.
ample Of Colfax and run over the country
telling what he knows about selling
traders posts or lecturing in behalf of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
-
The President says If he had known
the full measure of Belknap's guilt, he
would mot have yielded so readily to
Belknap's appeal 10 accepting the re-
signatiOn in the mild terms he did.
Washington Telegram.
Whose business was 1t to have known
II IL were not the Presidents.
The proposed French ministry does
not suit tho majority Of the Republican
members Of tho Senate or Chamber.
And ~ they form the majority of those
bodies the ministry is likely to be 10 .
bad tx.
"Let no guilty man escape" said
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-03-11

The President says If he had known
the full measure of Belknap's guilt, he
would not have yielded SO readily to
Belknap's appeal in accepting the re-
signati0n in the mild terms he did.
[Washington Telegram.
Whose business was It to have known
II IL were not the Presidents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

Gen. Joseph Hooker arrived at Fred
ericksburg on the 21st, and was serenaded
at night. He acknowledged the compli-
ment ia q few happy rem irks, predicting
that Iilden and Hendricks would carry
New York by $4,000 majority.
A. 2. Bell, Of Lynchburg. has become
editor and manager Of the g Evening Star"
of that city. He is live man, and we
may expect the ''Star'' to be live paper.
Mr.. Bell was formerly Of the book firm of
Bell IL Co., Of this city.
An FISHERMAN named Berry was arrest
ed at Norfolk on the 21st, charged with
poisoning his wife and three children. One
child died, and the other two and their
mother are very Ill.
F. E. G. Lindsey, better known as the
Egyptian corn swindler, escaped from jail
in Abingdon, on Friday night last.
Out Of sixty-nine German papers pub
lisbed in Wisconsin sixty -four support
TiIden and Hendricks.
Jos. Miller has been appointed postmas~
ter at Rawley Spring, Virginia.
The official Democratic majority in
Georgia is ,737.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT, which result
ID in the death of an excellent young man,
occurred near Massie's Mill on Friday last.
MI George Spencer, who was the manager
Of Capt. L. P. Fitzpatrick Cub Greek"
farm started for the mill, early on that day
with two mules for the purpose of taking
back d wagon that had been sent to shop
near there a short time before for repairs.
lie WAS riding one of the animals, and
when near Mr.. G. w. Mahone'S, it became
frightened from some cause unknown, and
throwing Mr.. Spencer, one of whose feet
became wrapped in the trace, bragg ed him
on the public road for upwards of q mile
and Il half. He was soon discovered by his
'.eiglibors. but life was extinct, his body
having been terribly bruised and mutila1ed.
The mule lie rode is said to have been
quite gentle, in fact SO much SO that ladies
aud cuilirtn venture1 Oh him without
fear. MI. Spencer leaves wife and two
small children. who have the warmest
sympathes of the entire community. He
was honest, Industrious and held in high
esteem by all who knew him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27
The W0rkingmen = Striking
Contrast.

The following is an extract from the
speech Of Colone, Gilman, Of 1.-The STATE
delivered at Louisa Courthouse on Mon
day
II look back a term Of years and be-
hold the Workingmen of this lana proud
and self-reliant. Remuneratiye employ
ment was within their reach everywhere,
and with strong arms and stronger hearts
they crayed no boon but health, ana asked
no favors but such as We're voucnSafed
them by a merciful Providence. Their
skill and industry gave them q liberal COM
petency,. nd their homes were the abode
OF comfort and conteMtment. IheirWlyes,
helpmates to them III their struggles 10 lay
10y something for d rainy day, hau 40 fea-
sonable wish that was not grained, aud
their daughters were reared as became
those who were to make the MONIES OF
brave and honest men happy. IhelS sons,
with better educational advantages than
their fathers, were taught that there was
no place of honor Or trust III Il lfee IepuD-
&c That was not open TO merit, even though
not hacked by the prestige OF lineage and
wealth. Then each night, when their
manly toll was over, merrlment ana good
cneer prevailed around their hospItaDle
tircsde and they envied not the lot OF
The great or the distinguished, Tor that
brought with it the canker of care and re-
sponsibility.
But the scene changes: and look abroad
to-day, and all over this land where once
peace, plenty and happiness prevailed find
want, desolation and despair. The braWny
arms Of in elligent Wolkingmen hang list.
less at their sides, and grow weak fol- want
81 food ami exercise. Their families, clad
in faded garments and with scant fare,
wear no smiles, for the future is darker
THAI. the present, and God only knows how
they are to get through another winter
without change. These skilled working
men would now labor for d 1.-THE OF thell
former wages, but factories and WORKSHOPS
on every hand are as silent and as lonely
as d country church on q week day, OF the
streets OF plaques stricken Savannah while
am speaking. Capital has retired to its
secret hiding places and grass grows around
the doors OF houses once actively engaged
in commerce. The products OF the soil
bring no adequate return to the husband.
man, and every branch of trade and pro-
duction is as dead, dead, dead, rs the
doomed cities along the Zuyder Zee. J
ask who is responsible for ali this, and you
reply, my fellow-citiZens, the party and
the men who for sixteen years have mis-
managed the affairs Of the Federal GOV
eminent"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27
CUE DUTY.

Tn this day when reform is So much
needed and it cannot be gotten save by the
election of Tilden and Henricks, it is the
duty of every Conservative to see that
every vote is cast. First we must see that
we are properly registered ourselves, then
that those who have moved into our To-
calities since the last election are properly
transferred, and on election day, Nov. It'll
see that every Conservative casts his vote
for Tilden, Hendricks and Reform. Doisi
rely on Virginia's giving large Conserve
tive majority, but go to the polls and swell
the vote, to show that you appreciate I'll
only man in the country who has had til.
nerve to attack and break up wealthy and
powerful rings, and who alone will stay
the corruption at our capital. This is the
PATRIOTS duty. Be not wanting On the day
Of election.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

AGEAND DEMoNSTRATION.-T The Dem
ocratic torch light procession and mass
meeting last night exceeded any demons
tration of the kind that has taken place in
this city since the war, and brought wildly
to mind the campaigns Of 40 and IA The
procession was 4 most imposing and
inspiring affair, and as 1t marched through
the Streets With blazing torches, illunin-
ated banners, flags and transparencies, to
the music Of many bands, presented a rare
and magnificent SIP actacle. The houses OF
many of the citizens were brilliantly
illuminated, while rockets and colored
lights lit up the scene, and the sidewalks
We're tlirnnged with spectators, the multi
enthusiastic shouts. alexandria Gazette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

a SAD OCCURRENCES. - Enc Fincastle
"Herald," says: ''Last Thursday evening
little Robbie and Miner Ross, aged reSpec
lively ten and two years, children Of Mr.
John Ross, died of diptheria one at
about two O'Clock. and the other sever j
houls later. Little Robbie was an intelll-
gent child, and knowing that the hour Of
her death was near, spoke of tke approach
ing event with degree of intelligence and
Christi resignation that was truly re-
markable for one Of her tender years.
Knowing that her little brother WAS also
at the point of death, she asked that they
might be buried in the same colliu-shs
request was complied with by the bereaved
family. THY were inferred in The Metho-
dist curch-s ard Oh Friday, the attendance
on the solemn occasion being one of the
largest We have seen for years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

The New York s'Tribune" is vexed be-
cause Mr.. Frederick Bauer, president of
the Brewers Association of the United
States, advises the Germans not to vote for
Hayes because he is a fanatic.
Col Walter L. Otey, brother of the late
Bishop Otey, died recently, in Arkansas.
He was native Of Bedford CO., Va, and
was appointed to West Point Academy, by
John Randolph, who was a firm friend of
his father.
The colored Methodists of Staunton will
dedicate church ON Sunday which cost
$4,000. They can do nothing like this in
q State where Radicals control. Richmond
State.
Rev. T. w. Hooper, of Lynchburg, Va j,
has received and, the papers say, will pro-
badly accept call to Selma, Ala.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27
Conservative Nomination for Congress
HON. JOHN T. HARRIS.
WHERE AND HOW.

New York was for time considered the
great battle ground of the contending par
ties for the control Of the government for
the next four years. Money has been
lavished by the Radicals to carry the State
against TILDEN and a heavy canvass is
progressing. Ofice-holders, all over The
country, have been made to bleed freely,
under fear Of displacement, and every inn
plement Of fanatical partizan warfare has
been brought forth to defeat the will Of
the people and the desire for retrenchment
and reform. But of no avail. They feel
and know that the decision will be against
them in the Empire State; that TILDEN
will carry it by from $4,000 to Is 900 majors
ity. They must offset this ard how. The
only available way is to carry enough
Southern States to counterfeit New York's
vote. South Carolina furnishes the excuse
There armed negroes fire into and kill
white men, without provocation, and
Grant makes use Of it by proclamation to
disarm the White Rifle Clubs, organized
under an Act of the Legislature, but leaves
the negro companies armed and defiant.
He does not stop here, but overstepping
the Constitution, has ordered troops there
to intimidate the whites and Conservative
colored men. This rule is, the latest tele-
grams intimate, to be carried still further
Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and per-
haps North Carolina is also to be overrun
by the tyrant at Washington. No North
ern State is to be ruled by the bayonet-
only in the South is it to be used, under
the specious cry of disloyalty, and for the
yilest partizan purposes. This can not fail
to rebound against GRANT and his party
Already prominent Republicans through
out the country are counseling against it
as impolitic and fatal. But GRANT can not
stop. He must carry these Southern States
by the bayonet Or fraud, or his party is
dead. They acknowledge this by their very
efforts. Thus it narroWs itself down to a
question of force. Will 1T succeed ? We
believe not. The American people are
slow to see, but quick to condemn when
they know their liberties are at stake. Not
only will TILDEN carry New York, but
every Southern State, except South Caro-
lima, despite the manipulations of GRANT
& Co., and that State is exceedingly
doubtful. With these and the States that
are acknowledged certain in the West and
North, TILDEN's cleo ton is sure. The
handwriting is on the wall, but there is no
Daniel in the Republican party to translate
it. Yet, there it stands in bold relief and
in it's broadcast meaning Meme, meme, tekel.
apharsin"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

PERsONAL.-Sam1D Deal, Esq, native
of Waynesboro, Augusta, and for many
years a resident of Illinois, near Blooming
ton, after an absence of % years, is on d
visit to his relatives and friends in this and
adjoining counties.
Mr.. Daniel Lara and daughter, of Maine,
is on visit to his brother, Mr.. A. S. Lara,
of this city.
Col. f. W. M. Holiday called at our
sanetum during his visit to the city, and
we were pleased to see him looking as
vigorous as when he led the 23rd Va.
Reg't, Stonewall Brigade, Or reused his
compeers in the Halls of the Confederate
Congress. He left this city on the u A. N
Tuesday train for Charlottesville, where
he had an appointment to speak on We'd
nesdaY night.
Col. John L. Peyton and family arrived
from England on Monday. We learn that
Col. Peyton proposes to make Staunton his
future home.
H. H. Riddlebarger, Esq, Conservative
District ElectoG, was in the city on Mon
day, he is still connected with the Herald
of Woodstock, as Associate Editor.
Saml. R. Turk, Esq, Commonw .alth's
Attorney for Poeahont.s Co., West Va,
was in the city Wednesday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

COUNTY COURT. The October term CT
the County Court commenced it's session
on Monday last, Judge Jno. n. Hendren
presiding.
Tue following are the proceedings
VIM. I. Kolner was appointed guardian
of his infant children, Raleigh Gilbert,
and Fay Krauth Kolner.
The will Of Lucinda Coalter was partly
proven and continued for further proof,
ON account Of the absence Of witness.
Matthew r. Coalter qualified as Assis-
tant-Surgeyor Of Augusta County.
The foot-bridge across Middle River,
near Spring Hill, was received as a County
improvement, three fifths of the cost
thereof $500 was ordered to be paid by the
county, the remaining two.ffths being
| paid by private subscription.
The will of Alfred E. Shiflett was adj
mitted to probate, with Adeline Shiflett as
EXecutliX.
A cnange Of Public road in South River
District WAS established upon the petition
Of S. J. Bondurant and others, without
land damages to the County.
CerG1ncaJeS Oh surveys OF QellnQuonC
lands sold were presented and ordered to
be recorded and deeds made to the parties,
as follows: Jas. B. Campbell assignee Of
Thos. Burke, E. M. Gushing purchaser of
the Jno. W. Hogshead land; VIM. D.
Clarke purchaser of the Benz Bryan land
and VIM. D. Clarke purchaser of the Hatch
Clarke land.
Several orders were entered TO correct
erroneous assessments OF land and property
in Beverly Manor District.
The jury, under writ of ad qsod
dananan1a, sued out by D. K. & ]. II.
Rankin, to establish dam on their own
land and cut canal through the land Of
Jas. K. East, reported favorably and with
out damages, and the Court ordered i'll
accordance with the finding Of the jury.
Thirty mine deeds and other writings
were admitted to record since the last
term.
Eight ex-parte settlements made by
Commissioner j. A. Waddell, were exa-
mined and confirmed by the Court.
En-. Cohn, a native of Russia, WAS
granted his naturalization papers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27
A New Yankee Doodle.
Close up the ranks, good comrades all,
And keep the columns steady,

Close up the ranks, good comrades all,
And keep the columns steady,
Our leaders sound the trumpet call,
And Democrats are ready.
New York and Indiana bind
Their names together handy,
"Tiiden and Hendricks" that's the kind
For Yankee Doodle ii andy.
There's trouble down in Washington,
Upon the wall a writing;
Corruptions crew have had their fun,
And now begins the fighting
Once more the North and South may find
Their Union leaders handy,
';Tilden and Hendricks that's the kind
For Yankee Doodle Dandy.
''Old PROF. predicts q rising storm,
The Democrats are ready,
Up With the banner Of Reform,
And keep the columns steady.
We are marching on TO Wa shlngton,
The White House door is handy;
And Uncle Sam is just the one
For Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

The CORPSE OF Mr.. MARION HIGHT,
of Winchester, who died at the Weste. II
Lunatic Asylum, in Stanton, on Tuesday
morning last, was received by members of
Rockingham Union Lodge of Masons here
on yesterday morning, and tran sferred to
3. q o. r. r. train by which it was for
warded to Winchester for intertLent. MI.
Hight has been confined in the Asylum
since last February, and died from nervous
pr0stration. He was very highly esteemed
at Winchester, where he was raised, and
had been q member of the firm Of Hight
81 Wall, booksellers arrisonburg Com
nl0neCeGHh.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27
Correspondence of Stanton INDICATOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. }
Oct, 18th. 1876. {

Oct. 18th, 1876. :
Messrs. Editors While the opportunity
is at hand, shall drop you few lines. 1
left your city on the evening of the End of
October, arriving at the above city on the
14th, at II O'Clock at night, with some
delay. [ enjoyed the lengthy trip very
much. The view of the country as we
passed through, taken altogether, was
grand. The Democrats Of Eureka, Cal,
as we passed through, were firing large
guns, rejoicing with Indiana and West
Virginia. | viii start this evening for
Pleito, Monterey County, at 4, where
expect to find the INDICATOR and have
some county EeWs.
This leaves me eating peaches, pears and
grapes, as loIg as they last, and taking
the world as it comes.
My best respects to your firm and all
inquiring friends.
J. WEBSTER KOINER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

MERITED PROMOTION "A private letter
to gentleman of this county, from d
citizen of Indianapolis, gives the following
gratifying news OF the success of a son of
old Augusta
''By the reconstruction of the Indiana
pols) Sentinel, Mr.. John Will Harris has
gotten permanent position on the Edi-
torial Corps. am glad of this, as he likes
this city better than any he has seen and
no doubt he will do well, and in all proba-
bility he is on the high way to great prom
lnenee, for even now he is regarded as the
Editor OF that paper, as well as the best
writer on it"
Mr.. John Will Harris is the only son of
the late DR.. Clement R. Harris, we'll known
here as prominent physician, and also as
a leading Democratic politician in days
gone by. He is a young man of talent and
versatility and we wish him great success
in his role as Editor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

CuJrRCH DEDICATION.--As announce
in our last issue, the fiue new Cilurch
edifice of the Colored Methodists OF THIS
city. was dedicated last Sabbath aC Iiie
morning hour, the services being lenStily'
continuing from II. A M. Till : L. W.
The congregation having been disappoil07
ed in scouting the services OF bishop
Ames, the Rev. Jnu. 5. Martin, ID. u,
pastor Of tie NJ &. Church i'll this place
kindly oliiciated.
The services were commenced by the
choir, singing the Goth hymn of the collee-
Uiop, which was well executed. Presiding
Elder, W. W. Foreman, of Washington
City, offered an appropriate prayer, when
the hymn commencing II love thy King
dom, Lord,'' was sung with good effect,
following by the reading of the 9th Chap
tiers of End Chronicles and the 10th Chapter
of Hebrews by DR.. Martin, who then an
nounced as his text the latter clause of the
7th verse, Goth Chapter Of Isaiah, 'And l
will glorify the house of my glory" from
which he delivered an admirable discourse
of about an hours length, which was lis
| tened to with wrapt attention by his large
! audience, that filled every available seat in
| the galleries and the body of the church,
and even the aisles and space around the
chancel. The congregation was SO large
| that all could not be accommodated within
| the reach of DR.. IS voice, and while he
was preaching quite respectable audience
| gathered in the basement of the church
where services were held at the same time,
| conducted by
The dedicatory services were interesting
and impressive.
The 122d Psalm was read by the Presid-
ing Elder the church was offered by the
Trustees, eight in number, (whose names
were given in our issue last week. and the
usual prayer made by Dr.. Martin, when
the building was solemnly set apart for the
worship OF God.
A collection was taken up during the
morning services and again in the evening
towards the liquidation Of the balance of
$1,000 still due on the church, and over
seven hundred dollars realized, which will
almost relieve the congregation Of their
Immediate liability, which is 81 900. A
arge number of white persons, represent
ing every denomination in the city were
present and showed their sympathy and
good will for the enterprising people OF
this congregation by contributing a liberal
portion of tie amount raised.
There were quite q number Of visiting
ministerial brethren present, among whom
were the Revs. H. n Jeter, A. Title, IL.
Davis, w. Fl. Cook. Isaac Brown, Geo.
Williams and WIN. Simpson.
The congregation is entitled to much
credit for the energy and zeal they have
shown in pushing forward to completion
this church enterprise, which, for their
number and means, was Il work that many
@ weather. organization would have hest
tated to undertake.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

WASHINGTON 81 LEE UNIVERSITY
The Executive Committee appointed by
the Independence Hall Convention, for tie
purpose of securing Centennial Endow-
ment for Washington & Lee University.
met at the st. George Hotel, in Philadel-
phia, on the Goth inst. Col. THOMAS A.
SCOTT, F. B. GowEN, Chairman. Col.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN and Gen1. R. D.
LILLEy, were present among others.
Gen1. LILLEY reported a donation Of
$4,000 from Col. Tom SCOTT, 200 from
MI. w. W. CoRcoEAN, in addition to the
S25, 600 already donated by that gentleman
A number of other prominent New York
and Philadelphia gentlemen have SIGHTED
their intention to contribute to the fund
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-10-27

Mr.. JAMES w. DAVIS, who for some-
time past has had charge Of the bridges
and trestle work on the Valley Railroa !,
has recently been promoted to the position
of overseer Of the entire road. This is d
proper recognition "n ihi- part of the COM
pany Of continuous and faithful services,
dating back to the commencement Of work
upon the road.-Rockinghasn Register.