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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-28
FANCY GOODS.
T. J.FERGUSON & BRO.

,J.FERGUSON u BRO.
We have opened our stock of GOODS FOR
THE FALL SEASON, consisting in part Of
Ladies', Gents and Childrens Morino un-
derwesr and Hosiery. -,
Dress Trimmings, in Silk and Worsted
Frinxes, Gallons, Buttons, &c.
Toilet Articles-Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes;
Neck Puff, Side and High Combs Soaps and
Perfumery.
Ladies' Collars, Cuffs, Ruchings, Rufllings,
Ties Lace Scarfs, Linen and Silk Hsndker-
chiefs and Kid Gloves.
Worsteds, Germantown Wool, Shetland
Wool and Floss, Sa1ony and German Knitting
Yarns, in all colors, and Embroidery Canvsses.
HOOP SKIRTS & BUSTLES.
All styles on hand and made to order at short
notice.
We have also large stock of Hair Braids,
Curls Pufs, &C., to which We invite your at
tantion, FERGUSON & BRO,
oct l3 96 King street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

ROBBERY OF A MAIL BAG.-A mail
bag containing letters and about S25, 00G
worth of checks and drafts, while en-
route from Newport, KY, to Cincinnati,
was opened and the contents distracted.
The First National Bank of Covington
had over $40, 900 worth of checks in the
bag, and James Taylor & Sons, bankers,
a still larger sum. Among other papers
was a gold draft for $1,000 on a Cali
fornia bank. No clue yet to the thief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
i PROPERTY.
FINE ESTDENCE.

AS Trustee in deed of trust executed on the
26th day OF April, 1876, by P. B. Hoge to the I'M
dersigned as Trustee, recorded in the Clerk s
office OF the Court of Hastings for the city OF
Staunton in Deed Book No. page 262, by direc-
ton of the beneficiary, will proceed, in front
of the Courthouse, il Staunton, on
Thursday, the 18Th dag Of March, 1877,
at three o'clock, P. NJ, to sell at public auction,
to the highest hi der, that substantial IL
IsrIclz Building. E#ss1
pei HILL in which P. B. Hoge now resides, SIT
uated between the residences of Davis A. Kay
ser and Joseph Il. Tannehill. This is the most
desirable property that has been offered for sale
in the City of StauntOn for many years, and is
one of the finest residences in the city, it being
a large and conmodious two-story brick house,
with basement room, and with sufficient
ground both IN front and in rear for yard, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs OF the sale, and the costs of draw
ing and recording said trust deed, and to dis
charge and satisfy the debt secured by said
trust deed. As to residue proper. terms as to
payment can be made on day of sale.
febl3 ids EDWARD ECHOLS, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

IT AND SALE.-By virtue OF a decree of the
IL circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
at the June term, 1876, in the suit of Sterrett's
Admir-, &C., VS.. Sterrett's infants, &C.. we will
sell, at public auction, in front Of the Court
house, in Staunton, ON
Thursday, the 18th day Of March, 1877,
a tract of about I64 acres of valuable land
on Middle Riverin Augusta county, known as
the Samuel Sterrett farm. This is first-rate
little farm, in good order, and has upon it IN
usually good improvements. The attention of
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to pay the
costs of sale, and 10 per cent of the purchase
money in four months and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale-for the deferred payments the
purchaser will execute bonds with undou bted
security, and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity. WIN. A. ANDERSON,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
feb13-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

BURIED ALIVE IN A MINE.--While
workmen were digging iron ore at the
mine of Daniel Laner at Hensingerville,
Lehigh county, Pa, Monday of last
week, the ground caved in, burying
Henry Hunsberger, Lewis Engle, Reese
Lewis and David Frederick, under ten
feet of earth. The first three were killed,
and Frederick sustained severe inquiries,
but will recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
BY TELEGRAPH!
WASHINGTON. Feb. 70. 1877.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IL, 1877.
Florida and Illinois were counted for
Hayes, and Indiana and Georgia for
Tilden, to-day. Count proceeded to La.
which was referred to the Electoral COM
mission. Both houses and the commits
sion have taken recess until to morrow.
SO.
A heated discussion arose in the House
over Electoral Commission decision to
count vote of Florida for Hayes. David
D. Field closed his speech as follows:
"Shall this gigantic fraud be execu-
ted? Growing in magnitude in exact
proportion to the theatre on which it is to
operate and to that period of time .thro'
which it is to be felt. Shall the moral
cement of this great nation be dissolved
by fraud which has no parallel in the
past? Shall the Chief Executive Mag
istrate of forty-five millions be indicted
into office by the vote of Charles H.
Pierce, convicted felon of Florida"
AS he-uttered these words, Mr.. Field
sat down amidst profound sensation
and storm of applause, which the
Speaker was unable to suppress.
On the vote to non concur in the de-
cision of the Electoral Commission, there
were 1853 in the affirmative and 1O3 in
the negative.
Both Houses then convened in joint
session and count proceeded until Lou
isiana was reached, which of course was
objected to on account of two of Hayes
electors ineligibility, being federal of
flee holders, and the illegality of Re-
turning Board, consisting Of only four
members. which Board the law says
shall consist of S members and of diff
ferent political principles. Both Houses
referred objections and papers to the
Commission and then separated. Com
mission will not reach decision upon
Louisiana before Friday Or Saturday
next.
The sensation of the day was the read-
ing of the third electoral college vote of
La. consisting of four John Smiths
John number one was elected President
and John number 4, Secretary, &c. Go
ing through all the formalities the read
ing produced uproarious laughter. Sew
eral senators and representatives objec-
ted to its reading. President Ferry said
it was impossible for him to interfere, as
a copy was coming by mail, and another
was received by special messenger. 1t
was read entire to great CONSERVATION of
the convention. and oonvulsive laughter
of the immense throng in the galleries
it cast the vote of the State for Peter
Cooper SMYTH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

ARMS FRACTURED IN SHENANDOAH.
Geo. Painter, son of DR.. s. S. Painter,
had lis arm fractured by being thrown
from horse, and Samuel Hoover, near
New Market, had his arm broken by
being struck with a piece Of wood whilst
loading wood on his wagon. AS one end
of the piece Of wood fell down the other
end few up and broke his arm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

INDIAN DEPREDATIONs- The Apa-
ches are killing and plundering the set
tiers in Southeastern Arizona, and the
Governor believes that section will have
to be abandoned unless military opera
tons against the hostiies are more eff
ficiently conducted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

TOoTHACHE CAUSING A FIRE.-On
Wednesday week, colored servant, in
Winchester, in the employ of Rev. DR..
Rogers of the NJ. e. Church South, suf-
fering with the toothache, put hot bricks
in her bed, which set fire to the bed
clothes. When these burning clothes
were thrown out of the window, it Great
ed an alarm of fire which caused the
firemen to turn out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

MARRIAGE OF WHITES AND BLACKS.
The Rhode Island House of Repre-
sentatives have passed the bill permit
ting the intermarriage of whites and
blacks in that State. Thirty-seven
voted for and twenty eight against the
hill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Mr.. w. w. Corcoran, of Washington,
is now IS years old. He has spent $780,
600 on the Corcoran Gallery and the
grounds on which itstands, and 100000
on the original collection of pictures and
statuary and for an endowment fund
he has given 100000,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE GOVERNORS RECOMMENDA-
TION TO ABOLISH OFFICES. House
Committee on Retren chment and Re
form, to which was referred that portion
of the Governors message recommend
ing the abolition of the offices of Second
Auditor and Register of the LandOffice,
held meeting Wednesday and resolved
unanimously that it is inexpedient to
abolish those offices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

DIR. MoFFETT's PUNCH.-The Rich
mond Wig of last Thursday says that
DR.. Moffett's liquor-punch or indicator
has been somewhat improved, and is
now before the Senate Committee on
Finance, where the plan for raising the
revenue by this machine will receive the
attention due it,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

STABBING AFFRAY.-At Red Sulphur
Springs, Monroe county. w. Va, on the
night of the 1st inst, difficulty &C.
cured between Mr.. Walter Adair and
Mr.. James Tiffany, which resulted in
the serious stabbing of the former.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE DISMISSAL OF MIDHAT PAsHA.
The sudden dismissal of Midhat Pasha
from the position of Grand Vizier of Tur
key was evidently surprise to Europe,
and gave rise to many speculations as to
its cause and purpose. The fact that
Edhem Pasha was appointed to succeed
him led some to suppose that the mean
ing of the movement was change of
policy, but beyond the merest specula-
ton there is nothing to show any inten-
ton on the part ofthe Porte to make any
modification Of it's policy which would
not have been made had Midhat been
retained. Indeed it would appear from
one account that the dismissal of the able
and imperious Grand Vizier was due to
the discovery of plot in which he in
tended to effect coup d'etat to accom-
plish the abdication Of the Sultan and
make himself dictator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

CASE OF STARVATION IN RICHMOND.
On Monday of last week, in Richmond,
as J. B. Elan and some ladies were out
on a mission of charity, they discovered
the dead body of a man named Samuel
Hubbard, aged about SIS years, in house
on Twenty-second street, in rear of the
Bellevue school. The body was lying
in bundle of rags, surrounded by his
wife and daughter. Hubbard died about
o'clock from the effects Of want and
exposure. The family was found in a
furnishing condition. Aid was at once
given the sufferers, neat coffin procur-
ed, and decent interment given the body
of the unfortunate man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

HOUSE BURNED.-The house occupied
by Mr.. Geo. Wiley, near Middletown.
Frederick county, with most of the
furniture, was burned last week. He
had but recently married and had just
begun housekeeping.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

REVIVAL IN LEWIsBURG.--An inter
esting revival is in progress in the NJ. f.
Church South in Lewisburg, Grecnbrier
Co., w. Va, and number have profess
ed conversion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Boy KILLED BY A BASE Balloon
Monday of last week, as we learn from
the Salem Register, Milton Chapman
aged II years, son Of Nathan Chapman
Esq, of Cave Spring, Roanoke county
whilst endeavoring to catch an Indie
rubber base ball, was struck with it be.
hind the ear and instantly killed. This
should be warning to boys, and the
wonder is that more serious accidents al
that game do not occur than do, though
they are of sufficient frequency to cause
alarm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

FATAL ACCIDENT.-In Fayette coun-
ty, w. Va, on the End inst, whilst Mr..
Hazel Withrow, son of Mr.. Jack With
row, was carrying log, he fell and the
log falling on him broke his neck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

INCENDIARY FIRE IN PENNsYLvA-
NIA.-Five buildings, including the
store of the Susquehanna Coal Compa-
ny, were destroyed by fire at Nanticoke,
near Wilkesbarre, Pa, last Wednesday
morning. Loss $4,000; insurance $780,
600. The fire was caused by incendia-
ries, who are supposed to be "Molly
MaguiresO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

DEFEAT OF INDIANS BY GEN. MILES.
Gen. Miles, with about three hundred
infantry, gained signal victory over
about eight hundred Cheyennes and
Ogallallas, under Crazy Horse, on the
9Th of January, on Tongue river, Mon
heavy snow storm prevailing during
part of the time The loss of the Indians
was very severe, many of the positions
from which they were driven being
found covered with blood. Gen. Miles
lost four men and six wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

FINED FOR TRAPPING PARTRIDGEs
The Winchester NeiDs says that "a man
from the country was arrested last Wed
nesday, having in his possession 40 live
cartridges he had trapped, and was offer
ing for sale. He was carried before JUS
tice Crebs, fine $40 and cost. The birds
were turned over to Mr.. Calvert who
will turn them out in the spring."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FAMILY OF
P. ?. BLIss.-Mr. Moody announces at
Boston that the contributions from diff
ferent parts of the country for the family
of Mr.. p. p. Bliss, the revivalist; have
been SO liberal, that with the addition
of what he left they are well provided
for, and that collections should cease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

We suppose that, on yesterday, there
was warm discussion in the House, and
that the House voted to reject the deci-
sion Of the Commission in reference to
the vote of Florida. But as it cannot
prevent the vote of that State from being
given to Hayes, the Electoral Conven-
ton, composed of the two Houses in
joint session, will proceed to count the
votes of other States. There will be no
farther difficulty till Louisiana is reach
ed, the decision upon which will most
probably determine who will be declar-
ed our next President.
The feeling of the Democrats at pre-
sent is that of encouragement.
They fear that the members of the
Court, like the members of Congress, are
controlled by their party feelings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE AY-BENNETT DUEL.-The n.
Y. World says that statement which
seems to be authoritativeis now current
in society circles" as to the true pro
ceedings in the May-Bennett duel. IT
is asserted that when the seconds asked
the principals if they were ready, Mr..
May twice replied that he was not; that
after the second asked, the snap of pis-
tol was heard; that Mr.. Mays second
thereupon advanced in front of Mr.. Ben
nett and asked if it was his pistol which
had snapped; that Mr.. Bennett exhibit
ed his weapon in proof that such was
not the case; that Mr.. May then spoke
up and said his pistol had accidentally
snapped; that after this the seconds ad
judged to Mr.. Bennett the right to fire
that Mr.. Bennett levelled his pistol
took aim, and then, suddenly throwing
up his arm, fired in the air. Whereby
the duel ended with no blood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
STOCKHOLDERS

CTOCK MEETING.-There
~ will be a general meeting of the Stock
holders of the Mechanics Building Association
at the office of Ker & Morton, on Thursday, the
18th Feb. for the purpose of electing three Dr.
rectors TO complete the Board. By order of the
Board. JAMES KER
febl3-lt Secretary,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT IN
~ CHURCHVILLE.-By virtue of decree of
the circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
at the Nov. term, 1876 in the suit OF Trlmbe's
Exor VS.. Wilson, will sell at public auction,
in front of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Thursday, the 18Th day Of March, 1877,
The House and I012 aces of land,
in Churchvile owned by DR. ]. A. Wilson, and
now occupied by his family. This is an ex-
ceedingly valuable property, and admirably
suited for a physician, merchant or residenc
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough cash in hand to
cover the costs of suit and of the SALE and the
balance in three equal payments, at six, twelve
and eighteen months respectively from the day
of sale, for which the purchaser will be re-
quired to execute bonds with approved person
al security, bearing interest from the day of
sale, and the title will be retained as ultimate
security. G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
febl3-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

Pneumonia is prevalent in different
portions Of Rockingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

DEATH OF REAR ADMIRAL WILKES
Rear Admiral Wilkes, U. S. n. retired
list, died in Washington city last Thurs.
day morning. Admiral Wilkes CON
Quoted the famous Wilkes exploring ex-
petition to the South Seas in 1868, and
during the late war captured the Con-
federate ministers Mason and Slidell
while on board the English steamer
Trent, bound to London, and was after
wards compelled to surrender them to
the protection of the British flag. Ad'
miral Wilkes has been in bad health fol
a long time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE BOTTOM FALLING OUT.-The
Washington correspondent of the
Springfield (Mass.) Republican thinks
it is not strange that many of the repub-
lican leaders are growing discouraged
One of them remarked the other day,
1.-THE bottom is falling out" Logan
beaten in Illinois and an Independent
sent in his place; Butler losing caste in
Massachusetts; Hoar sent to the Senate
in place of Boutwell,; New Jersey send
ing democrat to the Senate; Alcorn
and Robertson from the South going
over to the other side, until it is evident
that the Senate can no longer latter this
SESSION. be relied on as republican, even
less than is a republican President-tru-
ly the tide is sweeping on in fearful
manner, and it threatens to overwhelm
once powerful party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

TOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF LANDS.
~ As Commissioner by appointment of
the circuit court of Augusta county, in the suit
of Brubeck against Swartzell's infant children,
I will, on
Saturday, The 3rd day Of March, 1877,
on the premises, at II O'Clock, offer at public
SALE to suit purchasers, the lands lately owned
and left by John Brubeck decd, all of which
contain between 200 and 25O acres, which
lands lie in the county of Augusta, adj
joining the lands of James Bumgardner, ST., T.
A. Lghtner and others, about one mile from
Bethel Church. There are on the main tract
good comfortable House. good barn and other
out-buildings. first rate water, a quantity and
fine variety of fruit.
TERMS.-So much as Will pay costs of suit and
sale will be required in cash, the residue on q
credit of l, 2 and years. Bonds with approved
personal security Will be required with inter-
est from date, and the title retained as ultimate
security until the purchase money Is paid.
feb6-tds D. 8. YOUNG, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

NOMNISSsONER'SS ALE.-By virtue of
" q decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county rendered in the case of Carwell VS.,
McChesney, will proceed ON the premises on
Friday, The End doy Of March, 1877,
to sell at public auction, the undivided half of
that most valuable tract OF land known as the
Ewing Farm" containing 26O acres. and
situated near Middlebrook, in Augusta county.
upon the following terns to wit: So much In
hand as i'll pay the costs of suit and sale, and
the remainder in three equal instruments pay
able respectively in one two and three years
from the date of sale, with interest from the
date of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security, and the title re-
taihed as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR.
febG- tbs Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

The Egyptians have again been defeat
ed in Abyssinia.
Cholera accompanies famine in parts
of India.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

a gunpowder explosion killed fifty
and wounded one thousand persons in
India.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOR
"A SALE.-l offer for sale privately, portion
Acres. as the purchaser may wish. Twenty
ilVe or tnlrty acres, heavily timbered, and with
Ohio Railrgad in Augusta county
The quality of the land is first rate, and has a
new, unfinished log house on it, with fine
springs, and stream of water running through
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating Call on or address
SAML H. STEELE,
mar22-tf WavreShGr0 Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13
1OO ACRES or coon LaND FOR

100 ACRES OF GOOD LAND FOR
LOU SALE.-I offer for sale, privately.
my farm of ISG acres. near Fishersvile on
the Long Meadow. 1t is we'll watered running
water in every field, and several fine springs
The improvements consist of a good -
Dwelling House, containg rooms, with EsHs3
all the necessary out-buildipgs-ali new.e.fsl
and of the most approved construction. There
is fine orchard of four or five hundred trees of
improved fruit on the place.
This farm will be divided to suit purrl,asers
&c Terms liberal.
s. ]. BONDURANT,
Fishersville
JylI-u Augusta County
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

VIRGINIA LANDS FOR SALE OR
v FOR RENT.-The undersigned has for
sale hundreds of valuable FARMS. COUNTRY
SEATS, MILLS, TIMBERED and MINERAL
LANDS, MINERAL SPRINGS, &C., &C., on the
most reasonable terms. To those wishing to
buy, come and see for ourselves, and to those
having properties to sell, if you can give clear
titles and do not hold your lands to high we
want to act for you. We have been in the BUSH
ness ten years, and never sold a bad title. Send
stamp for the Land Advertiser" Piedmont
Land Agency. DAVID D. NJ. DIGGES,
au1-0t GordonSville, Va.
P.S.-NIr. w. II. II. LYNN will
give all the information. either in person or by
letter, to parties desiring TO set or bug VAL
LEY LANDS through my agency.
sepl2 DAVID ID. NJ. DIGGES.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.-I will
v offer for sale privately until the 2nd day
Of March nert Twenty haif-aere Lots. lying
on the South-side of the old stanton and
Scottsviile Turnpike road. opposite the u. s.
Cemetery and within one mile of the city limits.
If not sold privately, l will offer them at pub
lie auction on that day on the premises
a plat of the lots can be seen at any time by
calling at the Office of the undersigned in the
basement of his residence. The size of the lots
will be changed to suit persons wishing to pur-
chase.
Terms made known on application or on day
of SALE
jan30-tds VIM. B. KAYSER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-13

THE EXECUTION OF Two AssAssINs,
At Port Tobacco, in Charles county, Md ,
last Friday, two colored men, named
Charles Henry Simpson and Martin
Henry, were hanged for the murder OF
John w. Everett, much-esteemed
young man, who was killed while asleep
in his room over Warnings store, where
he was employed as a clerk, near Gly-
mont, on the Potomac river, on the night
of July 10, 1876. The assassins were foil
ed in their purposes OF robbery by the
resistance of the iron safe in the store,
and their total booty did not amount to
much over thirty dollars in money, be-
sides some articles of clothing, &C.,
which afterwards assisted in identifying
them as the assassins. Both the MUIR
derers fully confessed their participation
in this crime, as well as in long series
of burglaries in the Potomac counties Of
Maryland.