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Democratic Victory In Oregon.

Especial Dispatch to the Washington Post.l
PORTLAND, OREGON. June IN early
full and complete returns have been re-
ceived from all parts of the State, and
these justify us in the statement that the
Legislature will be Democratic by a
majority of at least twelve over both Re-
publicans and Independents. Some OF
the Independents will act with the
Democrats and increase this majority
1t is positively known that the Demo
cratic vote on joint ballot will be as high
as fifty-one votes. Whittaker's majority
Democratic candidate for Congress) will
be between five and six hundred, and
may run over the larger figure. This is
not disputed by the Republicans. We
also claim the election of Thayer, Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor The
rest of the State ticket is in doubt, with
chances favorable to the Democrats.
w. n. WATKINS,
Chairman Dem State Committee
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Whitsunday.

Last Sunday was Whitsunday, and was OBJ
served by the Episcopal and Catholic churches
and at the Jewish Synagogue in our city.
In Catholic countries this festival il greatly
observed as baptismal day, especially for con.
verts, In olden times the converts were at.
tired in white raiment to signify the fllurnina.
ting and cleansing mower of the Holv Ghost
which fell on the apostles in Jerusalem nm the
day of Pentecost. and which was sought for bv
the candidates for ban,ysro an tbi. dow Tbi.
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$taltntolt Spectator.
TUESDAY. JUNE ii, 1873.
Memorial Day.

The 14th day of June has been set
.s;da bv the citizens of Stauntcn and
nv the Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton as the day on which the citizens OF
staunton and of the county OF Augusta
shall unite in general and spontaneous
outpouring for the purpose Of decorat-
ing. in commemoration of the gallant
deeds of the Confederate soldiers, the
graves of those few of them whose re-
mains lie beneath the green SOD OF
Thornrose cemetery. Every prepare
ton has been made to make this one OF
the grandest and most glorious celebra-
ton DAYS that has been observed since
the sunset at Appomattox.
Several infantry and artillery compa-
MES from distance will be present to
aid our own companies in the proper
military observances of the day. we
have no doubt there will be a greater
number of persons in Staunton on thai
day than has ever been here before.
This celebration is one that shoule
appeal to the hearts, sympathy, anc
purses of all who lost father, brother
lover, friend, or relation in the cause o
the Confederacy, whether he be burie'
in Thornrose or not.
The citizens of Staunton, especially
should be prompt in contributing to tn
accommodation and entertainment Q
all guests and visitors, who may b
present.
We learn that many of the bushes
houses of the city will be decorated
This is as it should be. and we hope t
see every business house on our princi
pal streets appropriately, if not lavishly
decorated in observance, if not CON
memoration, of the sacrifices of thos
who now are no more.
United we fell let us now unite
stand in the observance of that sacre
ceremonial, which is by all recognize
as appropriate for the gray and the blu
Let us remember and honor those
''Souls who side by side have stood,
Careless Of their ebbing blood,
Wiped the death-dew from their brow,
And feebly smiled their truth to show
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LAND SALES.

TOMMlSIONERs' SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL observation-disclosures to q
decree of the circuit court of Augusta county.
entered on the 2lst day Of March. 1873, in the
cause of OveThoFS Committee Us. WittrorU, H. ct
ais, the undersigned Commissioners will pro-
Wednesday, the 18Th day of June, 1873,
to sell, at public auction, in the town Of
Waynesboro', the following property belonging
to VIM. Withrow, jr., to wit: 1st A tract Of
on it good frame dwelling house containing
yard Q Hrst- rata well Of water, This is a good
| invesfmept for any one desiring to purchase a
| 2. A lot 80 x 200 feet in Waynesboro fronting
on second Main Street and near the c. & O. r.
r. depot. The lot has on 1t a good brick house.
containing six rooms, with all necessary out
houses, and is well located for business or for
dwelling house.
3rd. A lot adjoining the above with a small
frame house on it, and fronting on the same
street. WaynesborQ', q THRIVING market town,
well provided With schools and churches, and
| situated in the midst of a fertile district of
country. alters many advantages to those de-
sirous Of purchasing in this part of the State
The property will be sold free of all incum-
brance. Ifany one desires to see the property
or get any Information about the same he can
do SO by calling on Mr.. VIM. WithrOw, jr., at
his residence in Waynesboro'.
TERMs:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay tina
costs OF suit and expenses OF sale, and the SAL
Ga u 'arss sSh n
said deferred instruments with approved per-
| sonal security, bearing interest from date, and
W living the Homestead exemption, and the IT,
tie to be retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, ir,
,,ay21-4t -st 'T5oU, n, issioners
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, No. 1l13)
Main Street, Richmond Va,

To the stockholders of the Southern Mutual Lssse-
rance Company, and others islterested:
the foiiowinr 1lace and 5ats s tnr taRinc the
several accounts directed by decree, Of which
the foregoing is a copy, that is to say, for TAX
Ing the accounts of Cabell and Mcclure, trus-
tees Of the Southern Mutual Insurance Compa-
ny: MY office in Richmond. at 10 O'Clock, A.
M, on WEDNESDAY, July 10th, 1873; for tax
Mutual Insurance Company; the same place,
at 10 O'Clock. A. M, on WEDNESDAY. July
18th. 1873; and for taking an account Of the
rance Company, the same place, at 10 O'Clock,
A: NJ, :on WEDNESDAY, July 9th, 1878, at
terested are hereby warned to attend for the
protection of their respective interests.
6Given under my hand this 24th day Of May,
1878. OHIO g. KEAN
Commissioner.
Harrison Burwell, p. q. je4-4t
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CHURCH DELEGATIONS AT RONCE-
vERTE.-The new church recently erect
ed at Ronceverte, Greenbrisr county,
w. Va, for the benefit of the NJ. E.
Church, South, will be dedicated on the
third Sunday, the 18th inst, by Rev.
John J. Lafferty, of Richmond.
The Union church, at Ronceverte--a
building erected by the citizens to be
used for divine service by the Baptist,
Presbyterian, and Episcopalian church
es-will be formally opened, and died.
icatory service held, on the second Sun
day in July.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
TN RICHMOND CHANCERY C0U Ct.


RICHMOND CHANCERY C0U ct.
Cabell and MCGUIRE, Trustees.
virginia Fire and Marine insurance Con "a
ny. ana stockholders of the Southern M ltual
insurance Company.
lCopy of decree of April End, 1881
tb Ibis hi cause came on this to be heard upon
c0yesso as to all the defendants. &C. Upon con-
slderatton whereof the court doth adjudee or
oer ana decree that this cause be referred to
one Oh tne commissioners of this court to ascer-
tain and reports
1. An account of the debts and liabilities of
s she sS; n me Mutual Insurance Company
IL. ana settle the accounts of the trustees,
complatnants, showing the collections and dis
t nIurisements made by them and the amount in
III. What Virginia mutual policy-holders not
i INCLUDED IN exhibit TX" IL any, were stock
" What 1rsnRa M Sa oItoDeT IT,
were re-insured by the Virginia Fire and Ma
rine Insurance. Company. stating the several
total. '--> '--0 Sun
y. An account showing which of the deposit
notes, dated on and after September SO. 1871,
were surrendered by the Company and Wheth-
er such surrender was valid TO release the
VI. Which of the stockholders Of said COM
vent.
VII. An account showing the amounts due
Dy sucn stockholders as are solvent, under calls
MADE by the company, and the sum total.
VII. An account showing the amount Of the
deposit notes remaining in the hands Of the
total.
TX. What amount Of said solvent deposit
notes should be called for in order to raise
sum suficient to discharge the liabilities df the
company, and the expenses of the trust.
4. whether or not II is necessary to enforce
the individual liability Of the stockholders,
and II so. the amount to be collected; and any
other matter which shall by him be deemed
pertinent or which he may be specially re-
quested by any party to report, stating at whose
request. But before proceeding to execute the
Proyisions Of this decree the said commissioner
SNAIL publish notice once q week for four sue.
cesslve weeks In one newspaper published in
each Of the cities Of Richmond, Norfolk, Lynch.
burg, and Staunton, Of the times and place Of
executing the same, which shall be equivalent
70 actual service Of notice upon the parties or
any OF them, as well as to all creditors. And
said commissioner may appoint different dates
lor the taking OF the several accounts herein;
ana u shall nokbe necessary in such publica-
ton to name the Defendants otherwise than a.
STOCK holders Of the Southern Mutual Insurance
Company.
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Chairman Dem. State Committee


SEVERE AsSAULT.-On the Goth OF
May, on Snake Run in Greenbrier Co.,
w. Va, whilst Mr.. Henry Martin was
in his corn field, he was severely assault
ed by two of his neighbors, Messrs.
Joseph M, and Jas. Ell. DePriest. broth
ers, the former of whom struck him
with stick and the latter kicked him.
He was dangerously injured, having his
skull above the eye fractured, and his
jaw.bone, and several ribs bfoken.-
Judge Holt issued warrant for the ar
rest of the assailants and placed it in the
hands of Deputy Sheriff.. H. Caraway.
The assault was preceded by talk about
the line which divides the lands of the
parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11

INSURRECTION IN CUBA AT AN END.
AT Rompe, Cuba, Friday, III officers
and over 1000 men of the patriot forces
surrendered to the Spanish authorities.
They were commanded by Gen. Belisa-
rio Peralto, and entered the town bur
raining for peace and for Spain. Maj.
Gen. Vincente Gracia, the Cuban gen.
eral-in-chief and president, and Briga-
dier Gen. Varela. with So men and q
members of families, have sailed for st.
Thomas on the Spanish man-of war
Granddaughter. About twenty Spanish
battalions have been set free by the
termination of the insurrection. A
to deum was sung in the Havana Cathe-
dral Sunday for the restoration of peace.
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Harrison q Burwell, D. a.
CLERK'S OFFICE OFTHE SUPREME
" COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA. at


StauntOn, June 3rd, IS7S:-
Pursuant to an act of the General Assembly
OF Virginia, approved April 30th. 1874, entitled
An act prescribing the manner in which re-
cords for the Supreme Court of Appeals shall be
printed. and providing for letting the same to
contract" sealed proposals will be received by
me at this office. until u o'clock, NJ, on the
oath inst, for printing all such records as the
Supreme Court of staunton Gncluding Win
cnesterl may requir for one year. from July LIST,
1878. The proposals are required to state "the
amount per page Of fifteen hundred ems small
plea type, and shall include the paper, printing,
binding and neat cover, with the style Of the
case and the court from which the record comes
neatly printed thereon" Bond and security
will be required.
A.. AS the Clerk is required by law to "take care
That the printing be properly DONE" the right
is reserved of rejecting any proposal to do the
work at any place other than where the Clerk
can supervise the same.
The Clerk also reserves the right Of rejecting
any and al! bids which, in his opinion, do not
fully comply with the terms of the said act, and
OF deciding who are responsible bidders" and
what is ''ample security within the meaning
of the act. JOS. A. WADDELI
je4-3t Clerk of Court of Appeals at Staunton,
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DEATH OF THE MOTHER OF MRS. SUR

RATT.-Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins, the
mother of Mrs. Surratt, who was hung
in Washington in 1865, died near Sur
rattsville, Prince Georges county, Nd
on Friday last. She was Lightweight
years of age. She was inferred at St
Joseph'a Church, opposite Alexandria
Va. Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11

FINED FOR ALLEGED SABBATH
BREAKING.-In the Circuit Court for
Mineral county. w. Va, on Wednesday,
in the case of the State against the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company for
misunderstanding, by running its trains
On Sunday, a verdict of guilty was rem
dered, and the fine assessed by the jury
at $3.50. Several cases involving the
same charge are pending in the same
court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11

THE MoFFETT REG1sTERs.-On
Thursday the Senate Committee report.
ed unanimously in favor of adopting
the Mefett liquor register for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and the Washington
correspondence of the Dispatck says that,
if time is allowed. the bill will pass the
Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11
Ayers Hair vigor,
For Restoring the Hair.
TO its Natural Ntality and Co1or.

Advancing years,
sickness, care, disap-
pointment. and he
reditary predispOsi-
ton, all turn the hair
gray, and either Of
them incline it to
shed prematurely.
Ayers Hair vigor, by
long and extensive
use, has prayer that
lit stops the falling Of
Sthe hairimmediately;
Often renews the
growth !; and always
surely restores its col
Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11

Senator Stanley Matthews has written
q letter declining to appear before the
investigating committee of the Houae.
on the ground that the Senate has APP
pointed committee to investigate his
case. aF
It is understood that he will be sub
ipoenaed to appear before the House Com
mlttee when the Senate h not In session.
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Edmond Henry, son of Judge s. 81.
Henry, Of Amherst county, was drown
ed on Wednesday whilst bathing in a
small stxeam poar Ambient @. H.
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WILLIAM WERTENBAKER.-rhis
gentleman, on Saturday last, celebrated
the 8lst year of his age. He is now. as
he hps hApn for the past e two years,
Librarian to the University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson in 1875, signed his
commission. Mr.. w. walks to town and
is quite regular attend3nt on The meet
ings Of Widows Con Lodge OF Masons.
charlottesville Jetersonadn,
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Henry T. Timberlake, aged about SO
years, of Jefferson county, w. Va, was
found dead in his bed on Thursday
morning last, supposed to have died Of
apOplexv. af
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Charles Francis Adams, who had a
talk With q reporter of the Boston Globe
last week, is represented IS saying
'In regard to Grant? Well, do aat
exactly know, but it looks very much to
me as though he was the coming man.
When the two political parties begin
squabhling, as at present, third party
is most always called in, and it looks to
me just now as if the Republicans may
become so desperate as to send for him
to come back. If he shout ever become
President again, I have no doubt that
be vii. assume or be invested with a
military dictatorship, and then good bye
to all our Republican institutions. |
hope for better things, but then in this
unsettled state of affairs there is no know
ing what may happeu.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-11

Hon. Lewis Mckenzie has been nOmi.
mated for Postmaster of Alexandria,
His nomination will be confirmed by
the Senate.
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Valley News Items.

The Jail at Harrisonburg has sewers
teen occupants. E
A tin roof is being placed upon the
Shoe Factory building at Winchester.
The people of Winchester observed
Memorial day on June 9Th.
Mr.. w. r. Logan, Editor of the In
dependent, has been elected Mayor OF
Martinsburg.
A new postoffice has been established
at Mill Bank near Conrad's store, Rock
inghara county.
Great preparations have been made
for the quarto. centennial celebration OF
Roanoke College at Salem.
The postmaster at Winchester has
not yet been appointed. There is quite
a lively fight for the place.
The Page Courier announces the death
of Mrs. Ashby, wife of Judge Ashby,
of Luray, Page county.
The citizens of East Rockingham are
making an effort to have an iron
bridge built over the Shenandoah River
at Conrad's store.
The Shenandoah Herald says: "Our
wheat crop is still very promising, and
bids fair to be the largest we have had
for years."
a Harrisonburg is facilitating herself
! over the possession of public baths
That's right, work on, and dam be ne
who first cries hold, enough.
= The strawberry festival, recently
II given by the ladies of Harrisonburg for
. the benefitof the Harrisonburg Guards,
yielded the handsome SUM Of $3.50.
The shipments of live stock from
Winchester, principally lambs, to the
0 Northern markets has averaged three
carloads per week for the last two
; months.
Mrs. Richie, mother-in.la of Messrs
James and John Austin, died last Tues.
day evening, at the home of Mr.. james
Austin, in Botetourt county, lat the ad-
vanced age of 83 years.
DR.. Oscar P. Little, who was sen
e fenced to the penitentiary for sever
years for shooting and killing his broth
er in Clarke county, has been pardonet
by the Governor. He had yet fifteer
; months to serve.
Mrs. Mary Pope, of Clarke county
who was convicted of unlawfully shoot
ing John W. Grubbs, has been dis
y charged by the Circuit Court Of tba
> county, which sustained an appeal from
u the lower court.
re The Shenandoah Valley says tina
a VIM. Whitmore, aged about Is years, o
e. Forestville in that county. whilst in
u somnambulic condition, on last Tues
Re day night, walked out of second stor.
window, breaking the sash and glass
> and falling into an alley below. Hi
Ii father hurried out, expecting to flint
y him dead or badly injured, but the DO.
!, had gotten up and was on his way t.
u the stable when his father overlook hin
- and led him back to the house before b.
walked up. Though bruised by the fall
+ and cut by the glass his injuries are no
&c serious.
Ii An immense crowd of persons partic
ipated in the Confederate Memorial Ger
emonies at Winchester June 9th, ant
the occasion was one of very impress
If sive character. The military displa.
was very creditable, and was compose'
"a of the Winchester Light Infantry ant
f. infantry companies from Woodstocl
and Harrisonburg. Brass bands wer
!. in attendance from Staunton, Harri
!, sonburg, Woodstock and Shepherds
town. Two little girls, Misses Conrai
10 and Baxter, the former representing tn
i Goddess of Liberty and the latter tn
Goddess of Peace, reeited beautiful pc
,. ems.
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A LADY KILLED.-The Amherst
Enterprise says: "Col. C. b. Christian
informs US that pair of horses attached
to the carriage of Mrs. Buck Smith, who
lived near the combined locks, ran off a
few days ago, breaking the carriage. and
killing Mrs. Smith. The unfortunate
lady was horribly mangled; Col. Chris
tian says that she was almost torn to
pieces.D
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1t stimulates the nutritive organs to healthy
activity, and preserves both the hair and its
beauty. Thus brashy. weak or sickly hair he-
Rs0le yeg as
hair is checked and established; thin ' hair
| thickens; and faded or gray hairs resume their
original color. Its operation is sure and harm
less. 1t cures dandruff, heals all humors, and
keeps the scalp. cool. clean and soft-under
which conditions, diseases of the scalp are i'm
possible.
"a G dressing for ladies' hair, the VIeoR is
praised I0f its sratefal ana AGREEABLE perfume,
and valued for the soft lustre and richness Of
PREPARED BY
DIR. ]. g. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytic Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEAL
HRS IN MAAiCIIH. jsli-fyeaw
COMMIssIONERS' SALE OF vALU.
~ ABLE REAL ESTATE-Pursuant to de-
cree of the circuit court of Rockingham county
Va, rendered on the 18th day of March, 1873
as modified by decree of June Sth, 1878, in
the suit therein pending in style
&e.,' the undersigned Special Commission
e es q Vii sfa f FIR seR s pa iii t ssacygn
upon the premises, on
Saturday, the 22ad day of June, 1878,
the reversionary interest of the estate of Jacob
Harnsberger in the whole. or much as shall
be necessary. Of that most valuable and deslra-
Yhich was set apart to his widow as her DOVER
$lta tpnN &4taa ,etrS siGSyy resides: seid land
lies partly ip Roekingham AND partly ii
Augusta, On the waters of North HIyer, and
adJoins the lands of Daniel Senger, John Ruiz
Morgan Hogsett John Harnsberger. and John
Zimmerman. 1t contains $50 Acres and
2 Foods.
This area is admirably divided into arabic
meadow, pasture, and timber lands. The farm
lag en- i a large Brick Mansion House, a.
Barps, EO.n Cab, and other necessary HssA
oat-hHildtngs. II hrs uEoN il an orchard, wv W
good Kitchen garden. and other requisites to
u comfortable and desirable Home.
TERMs.-SO much cash in hand on the day of
sale as will pay the costs of suit and sale, the
residue in three equal annual payments from
the day of sale, and bearing interest from that
day,-the purchaser to give bonds with good
personal security, and the title to be retained
a. Ultimate security.
=, 2. COMPTON,
y. A.. HAfNGERFfELD,
THOMAS G. ELDER,
Commissioners.
F. NJ CrSHTNG AucttOnaer fe1I.fdS
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We call attention to the advertisement Of Mr..
VIM. Wholey, dealer in fine liquors, beers, ales,
&c. He is selling the best at lowest figures.
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LYNCH LAW IN LOUISIANA-FIYE
NEGROES HUNG-THEY CONFESS TO A
CONsPIRACY.-As DR.. VIM. B. Archer,
Of Bayou Sara, La, was returning home
on Sunday evening June End, he was
fired upon by six negroes hidden behind
two trees. His clothes were ridd!ed
with bullets, but he fortunately escaped
unhurt. The assassins fled. running in
different directions, but it was discover
ed who the parties were, and on Tues
day morning large number Of citizens
collected together at Raccourcia, where
the act was committed. Ajury oftwelve
was chosen, Spd they, after a lengthy
examination, found the prisoners, five
In number-one having made bis escape
guilty of shooting at DR.. Archer with
intent to kill. Many witnesses were
examined, all colorsd. Two prisoners
were allowed to make their statements,
having requested permission to do So
They stated that they intended to kill
DR.. Archer on Sunday night, and after
tAAC W sso oCCoAA PASAeus tuOS WCfS ~ NtAA
Mr.. o. Lejeune, Mr.. VIM. Piequet and
Mr.. Frank Burton. They also stated
that they belonged to an organized club,
the object of which was to kill the lead
ing white men in the country and estab-
lish nation of their own. They gave
the names of many members, the names
of their president, vice. president, and
general exposure of their plans. After
the examination closed the prisoners
were conducted to grove by all the cit
liens present, and after mature delibera-
ton it was resolved to turn them over to
the law. The prisoners were placed In
charge of a party and started in the di-
rection Of the courthouse, but had not
proceeded far before they were interrupt
ed, the prisoners taken by force. and all
five of them hanged.