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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

ana essed a wish and purpose to
MARI der. Through his power over
her she made admissions to him which
implicated her brother, Silas Morris,
and Anderson Shiffiett, and placed her
own life in peril. After long delays and
the miscarriage of numerous well-ar-
ranged schemes for the apprehension of
Shitfiett and Silas Morris, they were at
length caught and committed to Jail at
Harrisonburg. They were both twice
tried, and both times found guilty of
murder in the first degree, and con
demned to be executed on Tuesday, the
18th OF September, but by the interpo-
sltion Of Gov. Kemper, the execution of
the sentence in the case of Morris was
stayed until the 23d of October.
Shift tt was 81 or So years of age, and
married few weeks ago in his cell to
the woman with whom he had several
children. He was a small-sized, wiry
looking man, with rather meaningless,
vacant face, except that nerve and de-
termination were distinctly indicated.
He never smiled and seemed indisposed
to look anybody in the face. He was
utterly Ignorant, and must have been a
heartless creature, as he evidently was
hired to murder and did deliberately
murder poor Lawson, who had never
done him any harm, for the small sum
of twenty dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
" VALUABLE FARM ON MIDDLE RIV-
Err IN THE COUNTY OF AUGUSTA.-The
undersigned Commissioners of sale, in pursu-
ance of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta,
rendered at the March term, 1877, in the chan.
Gerry suit Of Hutuey u.s. Patterson and ais, will
sell at public auction, on the premises, upon
Saturday, august 4th, 1877,
that very desirable farm lying on the North
side of Middle River, in the county of Augusta,
upon which John A. Patterson at present re-
sides.
The Farm contains about 500 Acres,
is productive, and also well adapted to grazing.
IT has on it large two-story BRICK "a
with all necessary out-buildings, includ- -RsiA
ing ice house and spring-house. These build
ings, except the barn, are first-class.
TERMs:-Cash in hand to pay costs of the
two, and three yea bal instruments, bear,
ing interest from id II sale, for which bonds,
with approved personal security will be re-
quired, and the title will be withheld as ulti-
THOS. G. ELDER,
BENZ. g. PATTERSON,
jy3-tds Commissioners.
POSTPONEMENT.-T above sale post
poned until
Saturday, September 18th, 1877,
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
THOS. c. ELDER,
BENZ. G. PATTERSON,
aug7-tds Commissioners.
Further POStpOncmen
The above sale is again postponed until
Saturday, October 18th, 1877,
at which time the Commissioners are deter
mined to sell if possible. 1t will be the third
WV ALEX. H. FULTZ,
THOS. c. ELDER,
BENZ. G. PATTERSON,
Sepll-tdS Commissioners,
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THEORY OF THE pRosECIyrloN

1dEOh1 VI IttH fhOSECUTION.
The theory of the attorney for the
commonwe alth in his vigorous prosecu-
ton Of these cases was this: That Silas
Morris in connection with his sister.
Lousia Lawson, determined to get rid
of Lawson by murder, for the purpose
Of obtaining control of what little pro-
perty he had and with a.view of CRAFTY
ing Mrs. Lawson's resentment az inst
her husband, with whom she had fire.
quently disagreed. 1t was in proof that
Mrs. Lawson had frequently expressed
her wish to get rid of her husband.
Unwilling to do the deed themselves,
they hired Anderson Shif1iett, who was
known to be desperate man and to
possess the requisite nerve to do SO hor-
ribie an act. These people were all su-
perstitlons and believe in witchcraft,
Hence they concluded, after comforting
together, that they would visit an old
fortune teller. named Lydia Nightinr.
to see if she could not ''put a snelIa on
Lawson, SO that he might be gotten ont
OF the WY. The fortune teller fhfornl-.
ed them that she could do this, but
it would require six months before they
could &c: rid of him. This did not suit
them, and Anderson Shiffiett declared
his Willingness to put him out of the
way in shorter time than that sugges-
ted by the fortune teller. Their plan was
fully arranged on Sunday, the 18th of
March, and on the next evening Shift.
lett stationed himself in the pines near
the road where he knew Lawson wonld
pass with his team to and from the mill
and finding him alone shot him as
before mentioned. -,
HOW THE CASE WAS WORKED UP.
Great credit is due to the officers and
other persons employed by the State for
plans and arrangements for the detec-
ton and arrest of the criminals.
Amongst these were Capt. JOS. III. KEEL
ley. chief of police of Harrisonburg: V.
H. Lamb, constable, IA one. legged man
who had his right leg shos off in des-
perate renconter with desperate man.
and his brother, reasiling near where
the murder was committed; George
Hutchison, of Harrisonburg, and one
or two gentlemen were sctive and yigi-
lant.and exhibited courage in the work
they were engaged in. The men, Nor
ris and Shithett, were always upon the
lookout in their mountain retreats. and.
always prepared for the exigencv of
their apprehension. 1t was we'll known
to their captOrs that they were desperate
and dangerous men, and that any at
tempt to arrest them would be resisted
with force OF arm. Yet they were caught
and handed over to the court of justice.l
We clip the following additional -
ticulars from the Old Commonwealth
Shiffistt had told several stories
fore this, and the evening previous
the execution, when Henry Ryma
who took Mrs. Shiffiett and her chill
dren out to Mr.. Jos. Meyers, near town,
Mrs. Shitfiett said: Anderson killed
Lawson that it would not do any good
to keep it secret any longer" This
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

RESOLVIN AGAINST WORLDLY
AMUsEMENTs.-Att the recent session of
the Mecklenburg IN. CO. Presbytery
Rev. DIR. Miller introduced series of
resolutions forbidding members of the
Church from INDUCING IN what are call
ed worldly amusements, such as dancing
attending theatres, circuses, &C. These
resolutions brought out considerable dis
cussion and quite decided opposition
from the more liberal members of the
presbytery, but were finally adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02
LAND SALES.

LAND SALES.
GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT.-By virtue
- of a decree of the circuit court for the coun-
ty of Augusta, rendered at the March term,
1877, in the cause of Bickle VS.. Greaver, we, the
undersigned. will proceed to sell at public auc.
ton, to the highest bidder, on
Monday, the 9Th of September, 1877,
it being County Court day, in front ofthe Court
house, a tract of land containing about So
acres, situated in Beverly Manor Township,
about two miles Southwest of Staunton, now
belonging to Philip Greaver On this "a
tract is a very comfortable Dwelling H.ssH
House and other necessary out-buildings, uzsa2
and a large apple orchard of select fruit, and
everything necessary for a desirable little home.
TERMs.-EnOugh cash in hand to pay costs of
suit and sale, and the balance ON credit of one,
two and three years, in equal instalments, TAX
ing from the purchaser bonds with approved
personal security, bearing interest from the day
of sale, and retaining the title as ultimate Sc
curity. VIM. Z. CRAIG,
p. A. BAYLOR,
aug2l-tds Commissioners.
POStpOncment.- above sale is
postponed until
Monday, October -, 1877.
w. E. CRAIG,
p. A. BAYLOR
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LID ON

! N6dSOltday, October 1871. 1877,
The Courthouse, 100 acres of VALUABLE
ID, situate 2L miles from Staunton. on the
ntterlie Mill road.
holy to the owner, ROBT. CARGILL, or
vt e. NJ. CUSHING, AuctiOneer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02
LAND SALES.
COMMISSIONER'SS SALE OF
Valuable Grazing and Farming Lands in

GREENBRIER COUNTY, w VA.
Pursuant to decree of the circuit court OF
Greenbrfer county, rendered at the May term
tween Fl. r. Beard, PFf, and Matthew Arbuckle
and others Defendants, the undersigned COM
missioner, appointed for the purpose. will re-
front of the Hotel of w. w. Moore in the town
of Lewisburg. ON
monday, the Sh day of October, 1877,
the following valuable tracts of land, as the
property of said Arbuckle, viz:
ISL. A tract of 34S% acres, more or less,
hnoWn as the Dotson place.
~, nna. Two tracts adjacent to each other, and
Ine nrst Joining the said Dotson place. said to
IN tIHntain QUO acres, but which will be sold by
survey. a'' ~
az s I'd tract ofzaA acres. more or less. known
two tracts fas and and joining the second of the
as thot Ira tract of271 acres. more or less. known
az .nat part Of the Byrd place not sold to G. H.
seven small tracts of 20. i24I. ~ IGs; g. IA. and
a az 81 acres, respectively, all of which, howev-
SacePt the said 20 acres lie together and will
5th. A tract of 279% acres. more or less.
K s,,oIg as the Dunn fand, consisting of six
spective1vst 2, 81 ~. IA Sc, and so acres re-
unpaid III purchase money, will be sold separate
tho h hss, ia9ds have long been known as among
eS oes fa not the very best, in this county,
ana a 4ner s nne opportunity either for invest
lands Will be exhibited at the sale. VI
TERMS OF SALE.[The said lands viI, ho sold
for enough cash in hand to pay the pronortion.
ate part OF the costs of suit and of sale
from day OF sale, with interest thereon from
said date; bonds with approved personal secu-
rlty VIII he required for the the deferred pay
ments, and the title will be retained as further
security until all the purchase money is paid.
JNO. w. HARRIS
sep4-tds Prs fee s24OO. Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

Ha- FOR WoRsTED AND SILK PRINCES, plain
and contrasting colors, our own especial de-
signs, and to be found only with us, go to
PERRY & TEN BROECK,s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

VIIRGKNIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks
v Office of the Court of Hastings for the City
of Staunton, on Monday; October LIST, 1877:
VIM. Hamilton Plaintiff,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

A FOR New Styles DRESS BUTTONS and SE-
GUMS, in four shades pearl. the fullest line
in handsome goods. go to
PERRY & TEN BROECK'S.
We lead the market in Fashionabl Goods
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

To- HOSIERY.-All the latest and best styles
in substantial goods for Ladies, Misses and
Children, at PERRY & TEN BROECK'S.
Fancy Colored Hosiery in new designs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

TO- SHAWLS.-An entirely new line in Shot
land Wool, Nubias, &C., &C.. at very low
prices, at PERRY & TEN BROECK'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

w. BLACK SILKS.-PERRY &, TEN BROCK
are the especial agents for A. T. Stewart & Co.'S
Black Silks, their own manufacturers
tailed at New York prices,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-02

no. FOR KID GLOVES in all new shades to
buttons, and real Kid not Sheep skin, go to
PERRY & TEN BROECK'S.
See our Heavy Embroidered black Kid Gloves
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11
Religious Department.
REV. J. G. WILLIS, EDITOR.
.ML.NISTERLAL Ne us.
VERMONT.

Rev. a. b. Emmons, Of Jamaica,
has been called to the Congregational
church at Oxford, Mass, to settle as
their pastor and the salary which
they offer, is S1200.-Rev. DR.. Aldacc
Wylker, of Wallingrord, who has
been suffering with Il serious illness,
is now rapidly recovering his health
The people of the Congregational
church at Newport, have increased
the size of their cdilice, and added
new seats to it. Such arrangements
are nccessitated by the increasing
numbers of men and Women who at.
tend the regular serviccs.-The Second
church, at Brooktield, have decided
to support no worship, with preaching,
this summer. But tue Sabbath School
will be maintained, and particular
interest will be shown in that enter
nrise.-Rey. DR.. Silas McKeen, OF
Bradford, has now attained the age
of 81 years, but he continues to be
vigorous, and hearty, and his mind
is quite clear. He is yet able to
preach, ocasionally.-It is reported
that there are sixty seven churches OF
various denominations, in Rutland
county, while its population is said
to be 40,65l. 1t has been calculated
that only one fourth of the total num-
Der of inhabitants in each town, ever
attend public worship; and thus the
chua;hes 10 not, certainly, reach the
majority of the people.-E. d. Hop
kins, the preaching forger, who resld-
ed at St. Johnsbury, was arrested
soon after he committed his crime,
and lodged in Jail. He has now been
released, however, several gentleman
having consented to act as his bonds
men.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Justice will now he done to all the
leaders of the mobs, as they are being
hunted up, and hundreds are already
arrested, The end will show that
they had not fully counted the cost,
',Andyto what desperate deeds their
course was leading them. Many of
them never Thought. of law, or that
they would lie called to account TO-.
their deeds, consi dering they were So
many. Every State has law sufficient
to bring every one Of them to an
account. In many instances the riot
ers will have to help pay for the prop
erty they destroyed, as for instance,
the city Pittsburg is responsible to
the r. Il. Co. for the property de-
,stroyed, and it is estimated that the
debt will be So great that it will cost
every man, woman and child in the
city two dollars yearly, to pay the
intrest. The crisis is passed, and
doubtless all parties have learned
wisdom from bitter experience.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Rev. G. G. Watson will c,ose his
engagement with the Hinsdale Con-
gregationalists, in September.-Last
Sunday, y Union chapel for Sabbath
worship, to be used by all evangelical
denominations, was dedicated at Lit
tie Bears Head, the popular summer
resort. 1t is capable of holding q
congregation of two hundred, and cost
$4,000, this money nearly all having
been given by visitors at the hotels,
aid boarding houses.-In the Old
South cemetery at Nashua, is the
grave of Rev. Thomas Weld, who was
the first Congregational minister at
Dunstable, and an associate of the
celebrated John Eliot, the missionary
among the Indians. He was bruttslIy
killed Ey the savages June Z, 1892,
when he was 40 years of age. At the
time of his death, he was fighting in
the defence ofDunstable, which the In.
dams had attacked, and were making
the most desperate efforts to capture.
Funds have been secured with which
to buy a monument for him and it is
expected that it will soon be obtain
ed.-Rev. f. II. Lyford, Free Will
Baptist, of Haverhill, Mass, accepts
Il call to Meredith Center. There
will be great camp-meeting of the
Spirltuallsts OF this state, this yeur,
at Blodgett's Landing, on Lake Suna-
pee. Talented speakers from various
parts of the country are announced to
be presant and the gathering prom
Isles to be a remarkably successful one
1t will commence on Friday the Path,
and be in session ten days.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Earnest endeavors are being made
to preserve tho Old South Church, at
Boston. And yet, the amount of
funds which is being subscribed, seem
to be discouragingly small. And
people do not. evidently. have the
interest that they really ought to cher
ish, in the matter of keeping such a
valuable, hallowed, historic institu-
ton. 1t is now proposed to have a
grand fair. in that honored sanctuary,
next December, at which vast col
lection of revolutionary relics, will be
exhibited. All persons having such
articles, are invited TO lend, Or con-
tribute them, for the sake of patriot
ism. The Roman Catholics declare
that they will buy it, and allow it to
stand unframed, if the Protestants do
not secure it, soon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Peoples opinion of men and things
will not exactly agree, No two men
look at objects with the same pair of
eyes, or think with the same mind.
This fact is borne witness to, by the
expressions which are uttered in re-
spect to the eminent scholar, Rev.
Joseph Cook. He is, at present, de-
livering q course OF lectures az Chica-
90, and immense crowds flock to hear
him. One newspaper correspondent
declares that he is eloquent, as well
as intetsely interesting that he has q
''ponderous head, largo face, and
weighs two hundred and thirty
pounds" Another writer asserts
that he is not at all entertaining, and
that it is almost painful for anybody
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

The Seventh Day Baptists, at Gus
savage, Penn, are in bitter trouble
Two of their members have been ar
rested and prose cuted, for working Oh
the Sabbath. And as they absolute J
refused to pay the fines which were
imposed upon them, they were sent tc
Jail, for six days. In defending them
selves, they argued that they were
connected with church which ohserv-
ed Saturday as the divine Sabbath.
But this reasohing did not induce the
Judge to dismiss their case, and they
were punished.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

A correspondent sums mp the po-
litical situation in Illinois as follows :
"The President is making good inn
preston in Illinois, and meets with no
opposition except from the managing
CAUCUS class. Judge Trumbull is a
Hayes supporter, and even Gen.
Farnsworth is pretty thorough-go-
ing sort of Hayes man, and the fact
that Senator Oglesby supr1 ) the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

A colored pastor down South, who
was very joyful, because he had fine
audience, one Sunday morning, was
prompted to cypress his feelings to the
people. II ence, before beginning his
sermon, he said; "Feller-trablers &c
glory ef | had been eatin' dried ap.
pies for q week, and den took TO drink.
in spring water fer mont, | couldn't
feel more swelled up den l am dis
mint with pride and vanity, at seem
such a full attendance har !" Wher
those elegant words were uttered there
was not much weeping, among Tie
congregation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11
NAgm. I. RICHARDSON'S ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT, ss.

STATE OF VERMONT, 90
Essex District, '9'
In Probate Court, holden at GuildhalI. III and
tor said District, on the 9th day of August A.
d. 1877.
VIM. S. Howard administrator on the estate
of VIM. L. Richardson, late of Concord, in said
district. deceased, makes application to said
court to extend the time heretofore allowed
him to pay tn debts due from said estate,
and TO render his administration account UNI.
til some future day.
Whereupon, il is ordered by said court that
said application be heard ut the Probate Of
flee in Guildhall, on the 25th day of August,
1871.
And II is further ordered that notice be
given TO al persons concerned, by the publ.
cation of tins order in the Essex County HER.
AID, printed at Guildhall three week success
sively, before said hearing.
VIM, IL. HARTSIlORN, Judge.
A true copy of ecord.-Attest,
VIM. IL. Ii ARTSHORN, judge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11
RROTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF WI
M Il. RICHARDSON, DECEASED.

M Office TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF VIM
~ Il. RICHARDSON, DECEASED.
STATE OF VERMONT, GO
District of Essex. 90
In Probate court, held at Gudhall. i'll and tor
said District, on the 9th day OF Augusta. ID.
1877.
VIA. S. Howard, administrator Of the estate
of VIM. Il. Richardson, late of Concord i'll sa id
district, deceased, makes application to said
Court, for license to sell a part of the real esE
tate OF said deceased, REPRESENTING that the
sale thereof Is necessary for the payment of
dedts and charges OF administration, anil
would be for thu best interests OF all concern
ed therein.
Whereupon, it is ordered that said applica.
ton be referred To- q session thrsof, to be hol.
den at the Probate Office, in said Guildhall. on
the 25th day of August A. d. 1877, for hearing
and decision thereon.
And, it is further ordered that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication
of notice of said application aud order there.
on, three weeks successfully in the Essex
County HERALD, n newspaper published at
Guildhall and which circulates in the neigh.
boz hood OF those interested, before said time
OF hearing, that they may appear ut said time
and place, and ii they see cause object there
to.
VIM. II. IIARTSHORN, Judge.
A true copy of record-attest,
q VIM. IL. HARTSH0RN, Judge
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

The New Orleans Times (Dem. }
thinks the country will commend The
Prcsidens for his prompt action in
complying with the demand of the
Governors, but regrets that the Gov
crnments of the States within whose
borders the strike exists have proved
themselves incompetent to preserve
peace and order.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Watertown, Wis, holds out an in
ducement for the holding Of the Demo-
cratic State Convention in that town
the fact that it has large number of
flowing artesian fountains, the waters
of which are free and excellent for the
thirsty. We don't believe the Wis.
consin Democrats will regard the
Watertown offer in the light OF a
temptation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Rev. George Muller, of London,
England, who supports charitable
institution in that city, on gifts that
he receives in answer 10 prayer, will
visit this country, in the course of a
few weeks. He will be accompanied
by his wife; and people will be apt
to desire to see and hear, Such mar
velous man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

A Kentucky paper says that if the
Ohio Democrats nominate a popular
Cincinnati man for Governor, per.
haps enough Kentuckyians can slip
over the river to insure his election
Kentucky Democrats have done thcil
only effective voting for several years
in Ohio and Indiana:
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Gen. Garfield, in his ringing speech
in the Ohio Convention, paid warm
tribute to the forty Southern Demo
cratic Congressman who stood true to
themselves and their honor when their
brethren frem the North were trying
to defeat the Electoral count. Many
Republicans have forgotten all about
that bit of history.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

The Memphis appeal comes out
strong for Mr. Randall for Speaker
and calls fer a unanimous Democratic
vote in his favor. The fact is, the
Appeal is convinced that Mr.. Randall
will use his influence for "Southern
improvements" which means the
Texas-Pacific subsidy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11
of age, tall and finely proportional.

Ex-senator Matt Carpenter refuses
to be candidate for the United States
Senate against Mr.. Howe. He says
that he is done being a candidate.
Now if the people want him they
must ask him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

A Columbus special relative to the
Democratic State Convention the
night before it met, states that a Dir.
Bishop was willing to take the nom.
nation and pay something for it,
This may explain the result. The
"bar'l" of money cannot be resisted
by the average Democratic reformcr
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

An old gentleman, named Dalson,
Of Middletown, Pa, is SO years ofage;
but lie does not allow his maturity to
interrupt him from laborlng for tie
Lord. He attends church about every
Sabbath, and teaches class elderly
ladies', in the Sunday school.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1877-08-11

Congressman Goode is said 10 feel
sure Of success in the Speakership
contest. lie hopes aud expects TO see
the fight between Randall, Cox add
Sayler bebohe SO bitter that a COM
promise candidate will have to he
found, and at that point he thinks the
Southern votes will elect him.