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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

HoUsE.-In the House the Chair ap-
pointed as tellers on the part of the
House in counting the electoral vote,
Messrs. Cook, of Georgia, and Stone, OF
missouri. At o'clock the Senate came
into the hall of the House, and these
bodies went into joint session for the
purpose of opening and counting the
electoral votes for President and Vice.
resident. The States of Ala.
bama, Arkansas, Connecticut and Del.
aware were counted and their votes an.
nounced for Tilden and Hendricks, and
California and Colorado were counted
ana announced for Hayes and Wheeler
When Florida was reached certificates
Tor both the Tilden and Hayes electors
were opened and read, when all the pa.
pers in the case were referred to the cleo
toral commission for decision, and the
Joint session came to q close until the
Florida case shall have been disposed Of
by the commission.
SENATE.-Friday, Feb. 2nd.-A bill
was passed for the punishment of per.
sons making or having possession o.
dies, moulds, &C., for manufacturing
counterfeit coin, as was also bill relat-
ing to public accounts and claims. The
proceedings of the Senate were of an un.
interesting character.
HoUSE.-In the House bill was in
troduced repeating all taxes on bank
capital. The House went into commit.
tee of the whole on the legislative appro.
priation bill, and disposed of twelve Of
the seventy-six pages of the bill. BY 9
vote of 151 to 81 the House struck out
the section in the bill fixing the pay Of
Senators and Representatives at 81, sec
per year. The billappropriates Sl44 1885, S6
l55.
SENATE.-Saturdsy, Feb. 3rd.-The
Senate proceedings were devoid of inter
est.
| HoUsE.-In the House the legislative
appropriation bill was further consider
ed and finally passed. 1t fixes the pay
of the President of the United States al
So, 900 per annum and that Senators and
Representatives at S., 900 per annum. A
message was read from the President on
the financial question. 1t recommends
that no earlier date shall be fixed than
that now provided for by law for the
resumption of specie payments, but that
Congress shall pass q bill authorizing
the Issuance Of four per cent. honda to
run forty years before maturity, to be
exchanged for iegal-tender notes, the
whole amount of said bonds not to ex-
| coed $3.50, 000, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
THE HOME FARM

COMFORTABLE HOMESTEAD FOR
~ SALE.-Having sold, at private sale,
about l69 acres of the unimproved portion o.
Jacob Rufus old farm, I now offer for sale pri-
vately, the residue of the tract, which contains
l75 acres, embracing the MANSION IA
HOUSE, Barn and other improvements. 9aass
ty. The House is a substantial, well-built
brick dwelling-house, with an excellent base
ment, and fine rooms above the basement. The
Barn is spacious, and in good condition. The
farm has a stream running throu.h 1t, and
springs in every field. Nearly GO acres are in
timber, of excellent quality, and about 20 acres
the farm.
In order to close up the estate of Mr.. Ruff, ]
am authorized to sell this farm at very low
price.
The tract adjoins the old Francis Gardner
tract and is near mills schools, churches, and
the Ches. & Ohio Railroad.
TT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF AN EDITOR.-George w.
Wilson, Esq, died at his home in Prince
Georges county, Maryland, last Tues
day, after an illness of some months
For the last forty years he had been edi-
tor and proprietor of the Marlboro Ga.
~ette. He was judge of the Orphans
Court of Prince Georges for a long
time, and in 1889 was elected State Sen
ator from his county. Mr.. Wilson had
a large number of friends and admirers
and his death will be regretted by al
who knew him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

There are two things our good neigh
Dor, Augusta, is acquiring the reputa-
ton of being rather sensitive about. You
may build as many railroads through her
county as you please, but don't ask her
for an appropriation to the work, nor a
release of land damages. You may drink
as-much of her whiskey as you choose
to pay for, but don't ask to tax any of it
for revenue purposes. They are innova-
tons upon fundamental principles which
she may feel it to be her inalienable right
to resist at all hazards and to the last ex-
tremity.-Le1ingt0aa Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

The UNION MEETING.-Possibly new
er before in the history of our town has
there been witnessed such scepea of
Christian enthusiasm and ainoePe devo-
ton as those attending the joint meet
ings held by the churches here. These
meetings are remarkable in many ways,
chiefly on account Of the large attend
ance and serious but quiet attention to
the simple truths of the gospel, plainly
told. Night after night the audience
now fills the Presbyterian Church, and
it seems as If the whole community has
turned out to listen to the speakers.
The meetings are conducted by our
own ministers-Rev.E Eager of the Bap-
fist Church, Rev. Boyle of the Methodist
Church, and Rev. MgllslIy Of The Pres.
byterian Church, assisted by Rev. Wad-
dell and Rev. kirkpatrick, Presbyterian
ministers, and Rev. Kreglo, Methodist
minister, resident here.
The most devout feeling pervades our
entire community and the prayer meet
ings are the subject of universal COM
ment. Men stop in the midst of business
to talk about it. The ministers GO from
house to house or meet persons interest
ed upon tie subject at their studies at
stated hours to talk with them. Men
anu WOlACu VA oil CFCCuS aHu CllScCS, sstiO
| many who seldom if ever hear the gospel,
mingle in these gatherings without dis
| tinction.
| The services continue as heretofore
Short addresses, short prayers, and sing
ing familiar hymns. The church bell
rings half hour before seven, and by
that hour every seat in the body Of the
large church is filled. The silence of the
vast audience is such that the monoto-
nous ticking of the church clock can be
plainly heard. Promptly at seven, the
choir, composed of persons from the diff
ferent churches, sing a selection from
Moody and Sankey's collection. Then
the minister chosen to conduct the ser
vice for the evening offers prayer, reads
a chapter in the Bible and comments
thereon. After singing again. en- invi-
tation is extended to any person DESTROYS
to. offer remarks. There are usually
three or four short addresses, of five OF
ten minutes, interspersed with prayer
and singing. AT eight, or shortly there.
after, the audience is dismissed.
Nothing could be simpler, and yet no
thing more impressive than these ser
vices. Christian men and women are
moved to more faith, earnestness anG
courage in the work of reclaiIning souls
and it must result in turning many t6
| ChriSt.-LeCiuCtOn Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

The LOUISIANA DISCLOSURES.-T The
scandalous disclosures elected by the
House committee show the "true in
wardness" of the Louisiana returning
board in light which must startle and
shock all honest republican minds. 1t
is not surprising to hear that, under the
force of these revelations, "Gov. Wells is
sick, "and that, according to dispatch to
one of the N. Y. papers, Gov. Kellogg
is reported to have exclaimed, 'This is
hill, amt it ?" Most people will agree
with what is here imputed to the Gov
ernor, or that if it isn't it ought to be-
The witnesses reveal degree of corrup-
ton or corrupt purpose not imagined
even of the Louisiana returning board,
and a readiness on the part of Governor
Wells in particular, to sell out to any
body and everybody, without regard to
race, party or previous condition, so long
as it would put money in his purse
Whatever may be thought of the wit
nesses Maddox and others, it is very GER
tain they cannot be worse than the re-
turing board, and it was natural enough
that, where there was such an unclean
concern as that the birds of prey should
gravitate towards it. The electoral COM
mittee have responsible duty to per-
form. They can either crush out such
frauds as are here brought to light, for
ever, or by placing man in the presi-
dency on the results of forgery and cor
ruption can give them vitality that
must spread its poisonous influence on
every hand. If the commission has not
the power to go behind the electoral
certificates of Louisiana and inquire in
to returns such as these it might as we'll
have never been appointed If it has
that power Mr.. Hayes can never be de-
clared elected, unless the credibility Of
these witnesses can be successfully i'm
peached.-BaH. San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

LOCAL OPTION IN PENNSYLVANIA
The House committee of the Pennsylva
MIA Legislature has reported bill, by q
close vote, II to 8, authorizing the peo
pie of Pennsylvania to vote on the sub
ject of the sale of liquors in the respec
tive counties of the Common wealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

MEMBERS OF THE ELECTORAL CON-
M1ss1oN.--The following are the mem
beers of the electoral commission to de
termine the count of the electoral votes !:
Edmunds, Morton, Frelinghuysen,
Thurman, and Bayard from the Senate
Payne, Hunton, Abbott, Hoar, and Gar
field from the House; and Justices
Bradley, Clifford, Strong, Miller, and
Field from the Supreme bench.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Pros SUCKING A Cow.-Mr. G. J.
Zirkle, living on Smiths Creek 4 miles
South of New Market, has COW which
the pigs suck when she lies down. The
Shenandoah Valley says that, the COW
has become very fond of them, and ticks
them, and bawls whenever they are
away from her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
TN VACATION.-In the Clerks Office {
l. Highland Circuit Court, February LIST, 1877
David w. Swecker


TN vACATION.-In the Clerks Office Of
Sol. X. Nelson.
The object of this suit is to recover against the
Defendant the sum of $4,000, with interest there
on from the 18th day of September. 1875, till
paid, and the costs of this suit, and to attach
the real estate of the Defendant situated In the
county of Highland, and the same subject to
said debt, interest and costs.
And it appearing from affidavit filed in the
papers of this cause that the Defendant, Sol. X.
Nelson, is not a resident of the Commonwealth
or Virginia, it is ordered that he appear here
within one month after due publication OF this
order and do what is necessary to protect his
interest herein
A cop 3 q Ma'rHENY, elk.
CHAs. P. JONES, p. q. feb6-4t
VIRGINIA, TO WIT:-At Rules held in
" the Clerks office of the Court of Hastings
i laT the city of Staunton, on Monday, February
M. Harvey Efinger- Plaintiff,
Wilson Hays and Joseph F. Tannehill..D erts,
In Chance7y.
The object Of this suit is ito subject the lot OF
land of Wilson Hays in Staunton, to the pay
ment of bond executed for the purchase OF
And it appearing from an affidavit filed in the
papers of this cause that the Defendant, Wilson
hays, Is a nonresident of this Commonwealth,
IL is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order, and
90 what Is necessary to protect his interest
Teste,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Cl'k.
EFFINGER, CRAIG GRATTAN, p. q. feb64t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

MIsCEGENATIoN LEaALIZED.-The
Rhode Island House of Representatives
has repealed the clause Of the general
statute prohibiting the intermarriage
of whites and blacks. When the roll
was called there were 80 yeas and 80
nays. The Speaker voted in the affir-
NATIVE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF A MEssIONARY.-Mrs.
Roxana Mott, widow of Rev. Samuel
Mott, and last survivor of the first band
of missionaries that left this country
for India in 1912, died last week at
Hartford. Conn.,, at the age of nearly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

ROBBERS AND TEAIE WRECKERs AR
REsTED.-A band of deperadoes Srganiz-
ed for robbery and murder has been dis
covered in Williamson county, ILL.,, and
the leader, James Moss, and James
Jackson, Frank Palmer and another,
members of the gang. have been arrest
ed. A band oftrain wreckers, who have
been operating on the Missouri, KAN
sas and Texas railroad, in thinly settled
parts ofSouthern Kansas, haye also been
recently pursued by the police, and on
Saturday week two of them, named
Meadows and Mead, were arrested by a
United States deputy marshal, heavily
ironed and taken to Fort Smith, Arkan-
sas, where they will be tried.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

A Newport (R. L. } dispatch says the
vote passed on Wednesday by the House
of Representative legalizing intermar.
rage between whites and blacks was
yesterday reconsidered, the vote being
~ yeas to % nays,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF AN IRON MANUFACTURER
We learn from the Fincastie Herald
that Capt. Jacob Dakin, Pres. of the
Salisbury Iron Mfg. Co. of Botetourt, died
suddenly of rheumatism of the heart
at his home at the Furnace, on Tuesday
morning last.-Capt. Dakin had been
i'll with infiammatory rheumatism fol
some weeks, but had nearly recovered
when it attacked his heart.
He was native of New York and
went to Botetourt soon after the war
and managed with much ability the ex.
tensive interests confided to his care
He married twice in that county, and
leaves wife and two children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

The Hon. Alexander r. Holiday, q
former member of Congress from Vir-
ginia, died at his home, near Richmond
on Monday Of last week, in the Goth year
of his age
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

REVIVAL IN WOODSTOCK The
Shenandoah Herald says that the meet
ings at the Presbyterian Church in
Woodstock continue with undiminished
interest, and that feeling of deep con,
Germ pervades the entire community
and that much good will result from
them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TN VACATION.-In the Clerks Office OF
i Highland Circuit Court, February 1st 1877
j. G. Newman, David w. Swecker, and Rob-
ert N. Phares, late merchants and partners do
ing business under the firm name and style OF
Newman, Swecker s Co.,
Sol. K. Nelson and W. A. Nash,
In Choncery.
The object of this suit is to recover against the
Defendant Nelson, the sum of S52.3 with in
terest on S2f33, part thereof, from the 24th day
of January, 1871 and on $780, the residue there
Of from the = day of ---, till paid, and
the costs of this suit, and to attach the real es-
tate belonging to the Defendant Nelson in the
county of Highland, and make the same sub
ject to said debt, interest and costs.
And it appearing from affidavit filed in the
papers of this cause that tho Defendants are not
residents of this Commonwealth, it is ordered
that they do appear here within one month af-
ter due publication of this order and do what is
necessary to protect their interests herein.
Copy-Teste,
J. C. MATTHEW, elk.
CHAS. 2. JONES' D, q. feb6-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Col. Samuel A. Swan, delegate in the
Legislature from Caroline county, has
been elected Superintendent of the pen
itentiary, to supply the vacancy caused
by the resignation, on account of i'll
health, of Col. StrOther.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
49, =
Legislature.

In the Senate on Friday last, the Sem
ate bill to regulate uniformity of text.
books in the public schools came up
The bill provides that after the expira-
ton of the present contracts the selec-
ton of textbooks for the schools shall
be made by the county and city school
boards forfheir respective schools. 4 list
may at discretion be recommended by
the Board of Education, or, upon default
thereof, by the Superintendent of In
struction; but such recommendation not
to be obligatory. No book containing
immoral, irreverent, false, or unpatriotic
statements shall be chosen for the use
of public schools. Any parent, teacher,
or school officer discovering such objec-
tionable matter in any such book may
enter complaint and have the right Of
appealing to the Board of Education
The bill was agreed to.
In the House On the same day, the
House bill regulating the compensation
of professors at the University of Vir.
ginia, coming up as the unfinished bu.
siness of the day before, Mr.. Gilman
who was entitled to the floor, addressed
the House IN support of the bill, and
was replied to by Mr.. Lacy. The bill
was further advocated by Messrs. Cor
don and Stuart.
Several statements and explanations
of a personal character occurred in the
course of the debate, which lasted two
hours. The question on the passage O
the bill was decided in the affirmative
yeas 81, noes 2, (Messrs. Lacy and Nc
Elroy.)
In the Senate on Saturday, Senate bill
providing for uniform system of text
books for the public schools was taker
I'D and passed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Every representative from Virginia,
in both Houses of Congress, except
Stowell, the carpet-bagger, voted for the
Commission appointed to settle the Pre-
sidential question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Gov. WELLS TO BE INDICTED.-A
New Orleans dispatch dated Wednes-
day says: Judge Whitaker, of the
Criminal Court, will tomorrow charge
the grand jury to frame an Indictment
upon the evidence received against ex-
Governor J. Madison Wells, president
of the returning board, for forgery and
perjury"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

A difference of opinion exists among
New York clergymen as to the need
of evangelists like Moody. Some OF
the prominent ministers think the idea
of sudden sanctification absurd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

The Old Commonwealth says that
Richard Clatterbuck, of Rockingham
has sold his celebrated race horse Bis
marck to Peter Paul, who has taken him
to Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
DAPPAHANNOCK
L A N ID A @ FL NC "!

We have for sale over One Hundred
Farms in Culpeper and Fauquier counties,
many of them very fine lands. and most OF
them at remarkably low prices.
Parties prospecting for lands should not fail
TO examine our descriptions and prices.
We shall take pleasure in showing our lands
or giving any desired information in regard to
to them.
We especially invite our Valley friends to
VISIT US and to compare the quality and prices
OF our lands with those of the Valley.
DANIEL WINE q SON,
ieDo-Sm Rappahannock Station, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
NOMMISSIONER'S OFFICE.
~ Mrs. r. B. Kean and others
j. w Vawter and others,

j. W NaWtcr and others,
In ChGncery.
The above cause, pending in the circuit court
of Allegheny county, having been referred to
The undersigned Commissioner of said court,
with instructions to state, settle and report as
follows, to wit:
the Defendant, Christopher Damron, as Admir-
of Samuel Kean, decd;
End, An account of any outstanding debts
against the estate of said Samuel Kean, decd:
3rd, An account of any solvent unsolicited
decd.
NOTICE is hereby given that have fixed upon
the
18th day Of February, 1877,
as the time, and the Clerks Office OF Allegheny
Circuit Court as the place, for taking said ac-
counts. Given under my hand this 10Th day of
January, 1877. J. j. HOBBS
jan30- At Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

THE DIRECT ISSUE IN SOUTH CAR
oLINA.-Gov. Hampton, of South Car
DINA, having granted pardon to Ami
ri Roseborough, colored prisoner in
the jail of Chester county, s. c., and the
sheriff refusing to release him on the
ground that Hampton is not Governor
of the State, the case was taken before
Judge J. T. Maekey OF, writ of hd6eds
corpus. The result of the hearing was
that Judge Mackey held that Hampton
was the duly elected and installed Gov
ernor of the State, and that the warrant
of pardon issued by him must be obeyed'
Counsel for the sheriff has appealed to
the Supreme Court of the State. This
case presents the direct issue whether
Hampton is the Governor of South Car
DINA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

DEATH OF DIR. G. d. EvERETT.-Dr.
G. d. Everett, one of the oldest and most
prominent citizens of Albemarl died at
his residence near KesWick on Monday
night of last week. He was stricken a
few weeks since with paralysis, from
which he never recovered. He was a
member of the Baptist Church, and a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

The transportation of prisoners from,
the jails Of the Commonwealth to the
penitentiary cost the State $l4, 657.19 for
the wear 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

A Portland, Oregon, dispatch says
Secretary of State Chadwick was inau-
gurated Governor, Thursday, vice Gro
yer, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

STAUNToN, January Goth, lS77.
PICkLE VS.. MITCHELL d. ALS.-An
- persons interested in the foregoing cause
settle the accounts required by the decree in this
cause, made at the November Term, 1876, at my
Office, in Staunton, on the
9th of February, 1877,
At which time and place you are required to
attend JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
jan30-4t commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Daniel O'Neil, editor of the Pittsburg,
Pa, Daily Dispatch, died last Tuesday,
aged 40.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

" Rogers
Haynes's Adm'rs. &c
Kent, Paine & Co,
Haynes ct ais.
and
Haynes's Adm'rs
Haynes's Heirs,
Tn Chdncery.
The reports filed in the above causes, pending
in the circuit court of Allegheny county, hav-
ing been recommitted to the undersigned Com
missioner OF said court, with instructions to
tate of William H. Haynes, decd and the ao-
count of liens upon the lands described in the
bills and proceedings; also to state, settle and
tives of VIM. H. Haynes, decd, and the ac-
counts Of VIM. H. Haynes, Executor of Joseph
Haynes, decd, together with an account Of the
fee simple and annual rental value of the lands
aforesaid, and other matter specially stated,
deemed pertinent by himself, or required by
any of the parties to he stated.
Notice Is hereby given that have fixed upon
the
9Th day of February 1877,
as the time, and the Clerks office of Allegheny
Circuit Court as the place, for taking said &C.
counts. Given under my hand this 20th day Of
jan3)1t Commissioned
COMMIsSIONER,s NOTICE.-Jos. T.
" Steele, Ex'Or of Isaac Steele, decd, and
Andrew Damron, Ex'or of Charles c. Payne,
decd,
VS.,
Samuel Stull and others,
In Cfance,y.
The above cause, pending in the circuit court
of Allegheny county, having been, by decree
of said court, pronounced therein at the Sep
TENDER Term, 1876, referred to the undersigned
Commissioner of said court, with Instructions
to take an account of the liens upon the lands
described in the bill, according to priorities.
and the annual rental and fee simple value
thereof, together with any other matter special-
y stated, deemed pertinent by himself or re-
quired by any of the parties to be stated.
Notice is hereby given that have fixed upon
the
18th day Of February, 1877,
as the time, and the Clerks Office OF Allegheny
Circuit Court as the place for taking said ac-
counts. Given under my hand this 18th day of
January, 1877. j. J. HOBBS,
ian3D-4t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-02-06

Here's sentence for you to parse,
boys: HE said that that that that
that man used was not the that that
that man should have used"