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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

WH1sKEY AND DoGs.-The Culpeper
correspondent Of the Richmond Wing
Gays:
"In my slight intercourse with the
people to-day I find your views and adj
vocacy of the whiskey and dog tax is
most popular and acceptable to them
One or two gentlemen express the firm
belief that the negroes even would be
for it. So that the Legislature need not
fear for their popularity"
We do most earnestly wish that the
Legislature OF Virginia would pass the
whiskey tax bill of Gov. Smith, and the
dag tax bill of Governor Letcher. A
little more wise legislation on few gen.
eral subjects, good deal less legislation
in the shape of private bills, and the
sessions would be greatly shortened, the
expenses of the government largely re-
duced, and the general prosperity of our
State very much promoted. But alas!
we have SO many picayune statesmen
in the Legislature, we fear there is but
little hope of either bill. Small dema-
gogues seem just now to be at a premi-
UNI in Virginia, and large-minded, wise
statesmen at discount. 1t is with us
the day of "small things" in the way of
statesmen-C Charlottesville Jefersonian.
"WHo WILL CARE FOR LOGAN,
Now ?"-This was the lament of the In
dian Chief, which nearly every school
boy in the country has read, and the
inquiry comes back with startling EN-
phasis at this time. We have seen an
other Logan, after hanging on "the rag
ged edge" for many weary days and
nights suddenly dropped, by his own
party, into the deep abyss prepared for
defunct Radical politicians, The ghost of
Logan the Commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic; the faithful
friend and vassal of Morton, has gone to
join those of Boutwell, and Frelinghuy-
sen in the hades to which they have de-
scended. Alas, for Logan! "Who will
care for Logan now?" None but the
perturbed spirits of Morton and Sher-
man, that still fit about the corridors of
the Senate, wondering what will come
next. There is terrible mortality about
this time among the extreme Radical
Senators, since, within the short space
of week, no less than three have been
consigned 10 the limbo ofplayed- out par
tisans. We hope to see them have more
company ere long.-Lynch. Vrgi,aian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Gen. Grant once said that the party
of which he is the representative had
too heavy load to carry. AS his par
ty would not throw off any of that
load, the country and time are doing 1t
for them, and that rapidly. A heavy
drag was removed last week when John
A. Logan was dropped. and when the
man who made the remark falls of,
next March, the party will be able to
get along easily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

DAVIS WILL ACCEPT.-It is under
stood among the friends of Justice Da-
Wis that he will accept the senatorship.
He has long been anxious to engage ao-
lively in political life and put aside the
more sedate roheS of the court. He will
not resign, however, until latter March
4th, for the reason, it is said,o preventing
President Grant from nominating his
successor.-Special to Baltimore Ameri-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

The force with which water is thrown from
the new reservoir, almost, if not wholly, dis
penses with any further use of our steam fire
engine. Would it not be well to sell it to some
of our neighboring towns in need ofa good fire
extinpuiSher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

WEST POINT CADET.-We are requested by
our Representative in Congress, to state tina,
there will be a competitive examination IN tnls
city on Tuesday, the 9Th day of March next, foi
the purpose of aiding him in the selection OF
Cadet to West Point Military Academy from
the It'll District. By addressing him at WASH
tngton, he will send administrations to such
as desire to stand the examination. 1t is hoped
the District papers, and those OF Richmond,
will refer to this in order that full notice may
ho ri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

A wonderful temperance revival in
Pittsburg and that neighborhood has
made 10000 converts, and the excite
ment is growing. Ten chuiche are
crowded nightly by enthusiastic meet
ings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

SOUTHERN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS,
We have received the January number OF the
Southern Historical Society Papers published
by authority of the Society, under the direction
Of the Executive Committee, and edited by
Rev. j. VIM. Jones, D. D. We are pleased to see
that the editor states that ''the marked favor
with which this Monthly has been received
during the first year of its existence insures its
success during the coming year." Subscription
price So 90 per annum. Sent free to members OF
the Society who have paid their annual fees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

BETHEL CHURcH.-The meeting of Lexington
Presbytery will be held in Bethel Church next
May. before which time the members and con-
gregation propose to remodel their church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

SUMMERDEAN GRANGE.-The following is a
list Of the officers of Summerdean Grange fol
the current year:
c. W. Baylor, w. NJ; W. W. Gale, o.; G. Lew.
is Dull, L.; J. B. McCutchan, s.; w. T. Craw-
ford, A. s.; Fl. T. Swartzel, c.; Jacob Kunkle
T.; ]. o. McCutchan, Sec.; D. F. Miller. G. X.
NJ. A. Zimmerman, Ceres; S. L. Gale, Pomona
Ella Clemmer, Flora, and r. c. Gale, Chorister;
]. O. McCutchan, J. B. McCutchan, and G.
Lewis Dull, represent this Grange in the Staun.
ton Pomona Grange. Their regular meetings
are on the second Saturday in each month al
2P. NJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

THE WEATHER.-The weather yesterday was
more like May than January, being bright and
balmy, with the mercury standing between 60
or 70 degrees in the shade in the afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

THE VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The Board of Di-
rectors of the Valley Railroad met at Camden
station, Baltimore on last Wednesday, Presi-
dent P. P. Pendieton, and a. Madison secretary.
The other members were Messrs. Duvall, Wm
Keyser, Richard Norris, Jr., Col. VIM. Allen
and Col. Edmund Allen, Of Virginia. The pres
ident stated, says the Baltimore Sun, what has
been done in relation to the operation OF the
road by the Valley Railroad Company, and
submitted various propositions for furnishing
rolling stock, dc. 1t was determined that the
arrangement already made with the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company should be contin-
ued for the present. Under this agreement
the Baltimore and Chic Company will furnish
| the rolling stock and attend to the regular run
ming of trains under the supervision of the
Valley Railroad Company. The service will be
performed at rates only sufficient to repay the
| expenses. The track and all other departments
of the road will be kept up by the Valley Rail-
road Company 1t was considered inexpedient
at the present time to fix upon any permanent
arrangements, and the board adjourned until
the first Wednesday in March next
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

SNAKE KILLED IN JANuARY.-On the 23rd
inst, a water snake, 20 inches long, was killed
in the spring at Mr.. Jacob c. Bosserman's, five
miles from Staunton on the Greenville road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

THE 10Th WIFE OF BRIGHAM Young.
On monday night of last week, Mrs.
Ann Eliza Young. the 10Th wife Of the
Mormon Chief, Brigham Young, deliv'
cred a lecture in Charlottesville in
which she told the story of her life in
the blouse of Bondage" in an interest
ing style and with modesty of demea.
ncr. The Chronicle says:
'She gave brief sketch of her early
life and education in the Mormon faith,
her divorce from her first husband, the
incident connected with the courtshiI
of Brigham, their secret marriage in the
Endowment House," the cruel neglect
of the prophet, her own suffering and
mental struggles in a polygamous con-
nection. which conscience told her was
wrong, eliminating in determination
to break the shackles of bondage, re-
nounce the superstition, and devote
herself to new and better life"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

CT. WELLERs Stock of Custom made Doors,
SHOES and CATERS for gentlemen is unsur-
passed in the city, and with safety can be said
to be the CHEAPEST. To be convinced go and
see
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Nor TO BE STRIPED.-Zachariah Spruce was
sentenced by the County Court OF this county to
Imprisonment and to receive ten stripes. On
account of extenuating circumstances ana ofthe
ill-health of the prisoner, the Governor, on
Thursday last, so modified the sentence as 10
relieve him of the stripes,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30
The American Peop;e.

No people in the world suffer as much with
Dyspepsia as Americans Although years Of
experience in medicine had failed to accom-
plish certain and sure remedy for this disease
and Its effects, such as Sour Stomach, Heart
burn. Water-brash, Sick Headache. Costiveness
Palpitation Of the Heart, Liver Complaint
coming up of the food, low spirits, general de-
bility, etc, yet since the introduction ofGREENs
AUGUST FLOWER we believe there is no case Of
Dyspepsia that cannot be imm ediately relieved
10000 dozen sold last year without one ease o.
failure reported. Go to your Druggists. DR.. N
Sample Bottle for 10 cents and try 1t. Two
doses will relieve you. Regular size IS cents.
ipf-pOvv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

LECTURE OF JAMES P. CowARDIN.-A large
and appreciative audience gathered at the Town
Hall on last Thursday evening to hear lecture
by virginia's finest humorist, Mr.. James r.
Cowardin, of Richmond. The lecture was given
for the benefit of the West Augusta Guard and
consisted of "A day in Palermo" Court
Scenes,' and sketches of the Reconstrucf ion
Convention" Never have we seen an audience
more thoroughly delighted and amused than
by the happy humor and inimitable miuicry
of this riftnd lecturer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

FARMERS will find at G. L. WELLER'S Boot
Shoe, and Hat Store, a complete Stock of heavy
BROGANs and PLOw SHOES, at exceedingly low
prices. now
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

LADIES if you wish pair of Shoes to fit nice
", combined with durability. style, finish and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

ArrESr1oN-We would call the attention OF
INV Subscribers to the figures on their papers
i,nrnediately following their names. These
eonres indicate the time to which they have
,oid their subscriptions. All who ind them
solves in arrears will please come forward at
once and square up and have the figures
changed SO as to show that they have paid Tor
at least one year in advance. Come 1rlenos, De
honest-"give the devil his due'-"render unto
Cesar that which is Cesar's." M stt
RAGS! EAGsll-Cash paid for clean linen
a nd cotton rags at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-The Mt. Scion
Mills property of Mr.. John ]. Cupp, sold at pub
lie sale, was purchased by Mr.. L. Leonard at
$1,000.
A tract containing 149 acres, eight miles from
Staunton on the Stribling Servings road, the
property of Robert Knowles, was sold to Jacob
Crum at 81, 505
The moiety of 1874 acres of land on Christians
creek, a part of the Mrs. Scott place, was sold
to David Beard at 81 400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

TROUBLE WITH COX.-John Cox of the bleed
ing nose, attempted to get away from the chain
gang last Friday. He broke the chain confin-
ing him with sledge hammer, and ran; was
shot at by Mr.. Bryan, Overseer, and finally was
hit by James Hounihan, with stone which
gave Hounihan the advantage, SO as to capture
him. That night James G. Cox made an assault
on Hounihan with pistol, but was prevented
from shooting Justice Waters made an ex-
animation of the case Saturday and sent Cox
on to the March Grand Jury to answer for
''intent to Shoot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

THE PUBLIC DEBT.-In speaking OF
the State debt, the Richmond Dispatch
says that ''the case is knotty one, and
the financiers will find it hard of solu-
ton. The simplest way is to pay the
debt The State will now rapidly i'm
prove, and her revenue sources will be
multiplied. But she has remedy now
at hand. She knows that brandy-burnt
or not-can save her. A liquof-tax can
make the State easy now, and put her
in fine condition for further aid from
future prosperity. Put all the drinkers
of liq or at the wheels of government
and they will be promptly and triumphs
antly lifted out of the mire.
If the financiers should succeed in
finding out chow to do it," the State
will be happy enough; but if it should
not find out this important secret, we
can at least rally and drink the State
out Of embarrass ment.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

G. L. WELLER's Stock of BOOTS, SHOES and
HATS is large and at prices much lower than
ever. Don't fail to call and examine before
buying. now
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30
N. M. @ A r. Il MELL
PpODciS, tor.
Change of management,

The management of this HGtsl mas changed
nands and is now being pvt Ia thorough repair,
being remOdeled and reflrnished.
situated near the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
rcaG psPot and accessible to The business part
or the city, will make it desirable for transit
emit visitors and especially for the Travelling
Commercial men.
II Is well ventilated and delightfully."- cool IL,
summer, which will make it q pleasant resort
for those seeking comfort and hsalta.
Terms will be moderate and special rates
Will be made for Commercial men.
OM.ntbrsses to and from the Hotel free OF
f9arge. ~ Livery Stables attached to the
Aote!. ian2s-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

BIRD SUPPER AT THE AUGUSTA CHURCH
The young men and youths of the Augusta
(Old stone) Church purpose giving BIRD SUP
PER next Friday evening, with view to rails
ing funds for the benefit of the Church. AU the
members of the congregation are invited 70
contribute to the Supper and to patronize the
enterprise together with all friends and we'll
wishers of the Old Church. The refreshments
will be served in the academy in the Church
Grove. The Church building will be thrown
open and the guests will be RECALLED with music
while waiting for the ringing of the bell FOL
Supper The Church doors will be opened at
o'clock, and Supper served at 81. Tickets a
the Church door. Price, 50 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

IA IT'S, HATS, HATS, hats, hats. Go to c. l..
Weller's and make your purchase there. Price
very low. now
G. l.. WELLER has received his FALL STOCK
of BOOTS, SHOES and HATS. He has never
been better prepared to meet your wants with
such splendid Stock of Goods, at SUCH Low
PRICES. LARGE VARIETY, Low PRICES, and the
BEST GOODS are the inducements held out.
Mr.. A. NJ. SIMPSON will be glad to serve his
friends at G. l.. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe Store
Goods made to order.
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PROVISIONS FOR THE POOR.
LUNCH ROOM oPENED-MusIcAL ENTERTAIN
prlr MENT.

The ladies' of this city who always occupy the
van in every good work have opened a lunch
room for the benefit of the meritorious poor OF
our city in the Piper building near the Va Ho-
tel which will be kept open from II A. NJ. to l
P. M. every day in the week, except Sunday
This lunch room will be opened to-day for the
first time, and our citizens are requested to
send in their contributions by o'clock in the
morning, and the ladies in charge of the room
will have them properly dispensed, SO as to re-
lieve those in want. In this duty they will be
aided by those who will know who should be
thus relieved.
At the prayer meeting OF the y. NJ. {. A. on
last Sabbath afternoon, attention being called
to the wants of the poor, a subscription was ia
ken up which amounted to about $50 in few
minutes time.
On next Friday evening at ~ O'Clock, in the
Grange Hall, rich Matsiicul Entertainment fol
the benefit Of the poor will be given by the
combined professional and amateur musical
talent of this city. 1t VIII be an occasion when
that very spacious Hall should be filled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

SPEECH OF SENATOR r. E. WITHERS.-We
are indebted to Senator r. E. Withers for a
pamphlet copy of his able speech delivered in
the o. S. Senate ON the 18th inst, in support Of
q resolution of inquiry relative to the use of U.
8. troops in Petersburg at the late Presidential
election,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

MASONIC SUPERIOR Friday night last q
Masonic supper was given at Greenvllle.
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"HAYMAKERs.''-The society of HAY makers'
of this city very considerably determined to
appropriate for the benefit of the poor the
money which they had expected to use in fur
nishing supper for themselves, and, on last
Thursday night, they visited the pastors of the
various churches of the city and gave to each
an equal portion Of the $500 they had to dis
tribute, to be applied for the use of the poor by
the committees of the churches for that purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

MEMBERS OF THE CoMMITTEE.-TheP President
of the Y. NJ. C. A: of Staunton appointed the
following to constitute the committee to report
in reference to laboring among the colored peo-
pie, in accordance with the resolutions pub
lished last week: T. G. Morton, chairman, I'd
Presbyterian A. NJ Simpson, Methodist; Geo
P. Baker, Lutheran; H. NJ. McIlhaney, Eps-
copal; J. w. Todd Baptist, and VIM. A. McCue
LIST Presbyterian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

"a For Holiday Goods go to
]. W. NEWTON's.
BEAUTIFUL NOTICES,
SLIPPER PATTERNS,
FINE BOXES
Full of Handk erchiefs,
and other articles too numerous to mention
NO. Read the advertisement in this issue,
and call at
No. 9,
SOUTH 4 UG UY1,A STREET,
For Bargains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

CITY CoUNCIL-A meeting of the Council
was held last Friday night for the purpose of
talking over the water-works subject, at which
all the members were present except Mr.. Bagby.
Mr.. F. ]. Smith, of the Worthington House
| in New York, that furnished the pumping en-
CINE for our works, was also present, and report
| ed that, upon his arrival in Staunton, he found
the engine in charge Of Mr.. Eyler, who had
been running the same in 'a regular and prop
err way that he (S.) proceeded to give it a
| thorough examination and found it in good
condition, except the brick in the fire box I'M
der the boiler, which needed replacing
| After hearing his report, the members efthe
Council lnterrogated NJ. Smith as to the COM
potency, in his opinion, of our Engineer to take
charge of the works, &c, which examination
resulted in Mr. Smiths giving the opinion that
we hada competent Eneineer-one whom he
would not be afraid to trust the engine with
were it his own.
Mr.. F. ]. Smith has been in our city since the
18th instant, giving the Engineer such infor-
nation in regard to the running Of the engine
as was necessary, and expects to leave this
morning. In the course Of the meeting Friday
night, o resolution was adopted rendering the
thanks of the Council to him in return flor his
Information, instruction and many courtesies"
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SALES OF LAND ADVERTISED IN THE
ssSPECTATOR."

,o,,oxv;nc memoranda of sales of tracts OF
land and houses and lots refer to sales. public
and priyate, advertised in the columns OF this
nonar to which, for particulars, attention
is specially called:
PUBLIC SALES OF LAND.
1B,,rsdnu. Feb. l.-Mr. Foxhall A. Daingerfield
cona,r. will sell, upon the premises, 2775 acres
of valuable land, lying on South River, in
Augusta county. Read the advertisement.
7hursday. Feb Sth.-Geo. NJ. Cochran, jr., com'r,
will sell on the premises, the home farm Of
samr Bell, decd d, containing 1884 acres Of
we'll cultivated land on the Long Glade.
Tuesday, Feb Oh. W. shefey, trustee, will sell
700 acres of land in Caroline county, known
as the "Moss Neck Estate" -,
Thursday, Feb. s-H. W. Sheffey, trustee wiz
sell $500 acres of land IN Fauqaier county,
known as the Leeds Manor Estate"
Soturdoy. FEB. 1O.-H. w. SheHey, trustee, VIII
coll 45f acres of land, four miles from Staun-
ton now held and possessed by Col. A. w.
Hartman.
Saturday.. Feb. 17.-Messrs. Bumgardner, Coch-
ran. Niche, Paul and Yancey will sell that
valuable Springs property. in this county
known as the Augusta" or "Strlbi1ng
Springs"
Monday, Feb 26-W. A. Hudson, con'r, Will sell
ahol1t II acres of land on Cnf1sLlan ) Cfeeh
IT has on it comfortable dwelling.
Fridau. March 2.-Wm. B. Kayser will sell
twenty half-acre lots within one mile OF Tine
city limits, opposite the Federal Cemetery
on the old Scottsville turnpike.
saturday. March S-Preston A. Baylor, trustee
will sell valuable tract of LA acres Of land
situated on the North bank of Middle Rlvel
in Augusta county.
LANDS OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.
Mr.. 7. d. Ransom offers for sale Cottase
House and lot on east Main street. Terms
easy.
Ap + RoNpURANT offers for sale fine farm
of 1870 acres. located near Fishersville. In Au
gusta county.
JONATHAN KoINER, Executor of Jacob Coyner
decd. offers q tract of land for sale prl
yately-known as the "Grove tract" con
tanning llO7s acres, on the waters OF Aonf
Meadows about miles from Fishersvllle de
lot, one-half cleared and the rest timely TIM
bered. Address, Jonathan Koiner, Waynes
boro'.
sAMrEr H STEELE offers for sale privately
portion of his Home Farm, near Fishersv1Aie
in this county. He will sell 135 or 14O acres
the purchaser may wish, with Is or 30 acre
heavily timbered. Address, Samuel H. steele
yEovpeshore,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

DEBATING SoCIETY-At the Debating Socie-
ty on last Saturday night, the following ques-
ton was debated:
siResolved, That the education of the children
is the function of the State.
The affirmative was advocated by Z. w.
Echard. DIR. Hamilton, and ]. V. Brooke, ana
the negative by W. B. Harrison and VIM. A.
McCue.
The decision on the merits of the discussion
was in favor of the affirmative.
The question for debate next Saturday night
is the following:
ITS dueling ever justifiable?"
The following are the debaters appointed:
Affirmative, Jacob Yost and J. " Brooke
Negative, Jno. W. Stout and H. ST. G. Tucker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Just received fresh lot of LAMPS, GLASS
WARE, ENGLISH and FRENCH CHINAS, at
jan23-3t T. IT. PLECKER's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-01-30

Mr.. w. p. McCoRKLE.-Of this gentleman
who has been for some months citizen of this
city, the Lexington Gazette says:
"Mr. w. p. McCorkle, for several years a
student at Washington and Lee University, has
passed the requisite theological examination,
and will apply to the Baltimore Conference at
its annual meeting in March for admission
Since he left college, he has been instructor in
Latin in the Wesleyan Female Institute in
Stanton. For several consecutive terms he
was editor of the C0!legidn, which he conducted
with marked ability. He received last year the
medal awarded by the Gazette Company for
the second best essay in that paper