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CHARGES AGAINST UNITED STATES
MARSHAL GRAY AND HIS DEPUTIES
-ILLICIT DISTILLING-THE MATTER
TO BE INVESTIGATED, &c, &C.-Daa-
Uaue, Va, January 10.-Several weeks
since w. IL. Fernald, revenue collector
of this 1.-THE Fourth) district, preferred
serious charges against A. S. Gray, Uni
ted States marshal, and his deputies j.
K. Chase. special agent of the Depart
ment OF Justice, arrived few days ago
under instructions from the Attorney
General to Investigate the matter. A
large number of witnesses were on hand
from Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and
other back counties. Everything being
ready, the agents work was pushed
through, and his labors finished last
night. Fernald's charges were sus-
tanned. The following developments
have been obtained:
The deputy marshals were illegally
supplied with blank warrants for MAX
ing lndiscriminate arrests; that false
and heavy bills for mil cage, board of
prisoners, guards. &C., were made and
sworn to; that large pum Der of arrests
upon false charges were made; that the
prisoners were brought long distances
to Danville only to be rel eased by Uni
ted States commissioners, there appear
ing no evidence to convic5 them; that
large accounts for services never render
ed were made out by the deputies and
approved and shared by the marshal
The marshal received two. fifths and
the deputies the balance of these
improper claims. Deputy Marshals
20. R: Wootten, E. r. Barsksdale.
ana u. ). Mills have been removed bv
Marshal Gray, who is now in Washing
ton endeavoring to save himself at the
expense of the deputies. The deputies
charge and have proven that the mar
shall was cognizant of these illegal prac-
tlces, and that the accounts were always
made in manner directed by him, and
he shared in all fees. mileage, &c. , In
explanation of tie large number of ar
rests made in which no indictments
were found the deputies claim that the
parties Offences were committed, but
frleds cleared the by false swearing. The
cases were mostly for illicit distilling in
the mountains of Franklin Henry. and
Patrick counties. The report of the
special agent, it is believed, will cause
Marshal Grays removal. Gray, who
lives in Barrisonburg, was in attendance
during the investigation. He throws
all the blame on the deputies, and claims
to have been grossly deceived by them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

BEAR AND HER CUB.-IR Monroe
Draf, in Greenbrier county, w. Va, on
last Tuesday, Mr.. Geo. W. Hoke of that
county captured in hollow tree bear
which weighed about $50 pounds, and
her cub about 6 months old.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

FIRa.-The barn of MI r. B. Smith,
living OF Back Creek, in this county,
was burned on Sunday Of last week. 4
fine young mare, lot of hay, and farm
ing utensils persisted in the flames
fortunately Mr.. S. was insured in the
LypchbArg) Company YIN. Tines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

On Tuesday last, the handsome resi-
dence in Lewisburg, w. Va, of lie
late Floyd Estill, Esq, was sold at pub
lie auction to Mr.. John w. Arbuckle
for the sum of $4,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

VXTANTED.-A situation as TEACHER in
w private family, by a young ady vi
some experience, who will teach the usual
English branches, and Music.
Persons writing please state terms, and adj
dress, f. C. DOUGLAS,
BarbOursville,
janl5-lt* Orange Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

The able and distinguished Democrat,
Hon. Geo. H. Pendleton, of Ohio, was
last week elected U. S. Senator, to sue
coed Hon. Stanley Matthews, Repub-
1fnnv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

On Saturday evening Governor Holli-
day gave dinner to thirty members of
the General Assembly. He will this
week invite Thirty others, and SO on I'M
til they have all received his hospitality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS.-The Con
servative caucus of members of the Gen
eral Assembly, General w. H. F. Lee,
chairman, met on last Tuesday night.
There were seventy members present
or accounted for.
By resolution offered by Mr.. Smith,
of Nelson, and adopted, authorizing q
committee of 9 to be appointed to make
a report to this joint conference setting
forth the causes which justify the &C
ton taken by it, &C., the following
members were appointed: Messrs. G. T
Smith, John w. Daniel, J. w. Marshall
B. F. Bland, Thomas S. Bocock, r. A
Coghill, w. B. Taliaferro, w. J. Dance
and G. A. Bohannon,
The caucus of the Conservative party
of the General Assembly, which was tt
have been held last Friday night in the
Hall of the House of Delegates, has
been postponed till a future time to bt
named by the chairman, w. H. T. Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, I
Staunton, Va, Dec. Goth, 1871.


Staunton, Va, Dec. GOTH 1871
ansbrOush (DaVid) DC. VS.. Litfen
IL (Samuel,) DC, and BiclkIe (RObert
Go VS.. Litten (Samuel,) now pending Joint
ly in chancery in the circuit court of Augusta
all parties, Pl'fs and Defts, in the above enti-
tied causes, all persons and all creditors of Sam
uel Lltten holding liens upon the lands con-
veyed by the Samuel Litten and wife Deed of
Trust in the bill and proceedings mentioned.
or upon any other lands of the said Litten are
hereby notified that in pursuance of an order
entered in said causes on the 18th of Noy 1876
L shall, at my office in Staunton, on
Monday, February 4th, 1878,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing, LIST, The debts secured by said Deed of
Trust including those of the PITTS respectively,
and the amount remaining due and unpaid
thereon. Ind, The property real and personal,
conveyed by said deed, showing what remains
undlsposed of and what disposition has been
made of the balance. 3rd, All other real estate
If any, subject to the lien of the original judg-
ment of Samuel Favorite, with the fee simple
and annual values thereof 4th, All liens
whether by judgment or trust deeds upon such
real estate, or upon that conveyed by the said
Trust Deed in the order of their priorities 5th
The transactions of N. K. Trout as Trustee in
the Deed of Trust aforesaid, showing his re-
celptS and disbursements and the balance, if
any, in his hands. 9th, The purchase money
remaining due and unpaid upon the sale made
by said Trustee; and, It'll, Any other matters
deemed pertinent by Com'r or required by any
party in interest to be stated.
Atwhich time and place you are required to
attend. j. w. GREEN SMITH Com'r
RANSOM, AND FULTZ & FULTZ D. o. dec25-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

scALps.-The sc&lEs of ninety nine
red and forty.one gray foxes apd OF sew
en- wild cats have beeHH produced, ard
the premiums have been pai9 by the
Board of Supervisors, out of the dog-ssH,x
fund. This is within twelve months
Persons still holding scalps can get the
premium until June 1st.-Leringtoga
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

Near Charlestown, Jefferson county,
w. Va, on Saturday night Il week, a
man named White was frozen to death
whilst under the influence of spirits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

TUESDAY. JANUARY Is, 1873.

SUSTAINING THE GOvERNOR.-We
learn that forty of the largest Taxpayers
of this city, says the Petersburg 1'adec-
Appeal, by spontaneous impulse, on the
appearance of Gov. Holidays inaugural
address, united in sending him a con-
gratulatory dispatch, in which they
thanked him for the sentiments express
ed therein with respect to the public
credit. We believe that the opinion
conveyed in the dispatch ofthese promi-
nent and substantial citizens. is very
largely held by our people. 1t is only
necessary for men to have the intelli-
gence to comprehend the merits and
bearings of the debt question, for them
to perceive that interests of the largest
consequence depend on the maintenance
of the credit of the State, by the prompt
and exact fulfillment of all her financial
obligations. Men have ridden into pow
er by playing upon the ignorance and
prejudice of the people in some localities
to an extent that threatens to involve
the commonwealth in grave and un-
fortunate complications of confusion and
delay. But we make bold to say that
wherever full and fair discussion has
taken place, and the subject has beer
displayed in its true lights, the people
earnestly prefer the adoption of suct
necessary measures as may prevent thu
good name of the State from becoming
the by-word and reproach of mankind
and of maintaining that credit which
can only be preserved by keeping homes
faith with the public creditor. The tax
payers of Petersburg have given expires
sion to the general feeling which regard
the sentiments Of Gov. Holiday as EN-
bodying the right doctrine on this yer.
vital issue of the public faith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

Charlotte Bronte's former nurse maid
is said, by writer in the Burlington
Hawk Eye, to be living near Crawfords-
vile, Iowa. She is reported to have
lock of Charlotte's hair, and a little PIN
cushion fashioned by Charlotte's child
ish fingers, and presented as token of
affection to her nurse.
HAMPDEN- SIDNEY.-Re DR.. Atkin-
son reports that the amount of $4,000
for an increase of endowment has been
raised. This announcement will be re-
ceived with much qualification; The
result is owing chiefly to the indefatiga-
bic labors of its honOred president. So
says the Central Presbyterian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

But what is to be the outcome of these
widely divergent views in the members
of the Legislature? Again we say that
no man can tell, though we should not
be greatly surprised if in the conflict of
opinion little or nothing will be DONE
One new member, and good man, who
wants to do something and go home to
his business, says that everything a.
bout the Legislature is humbuggery ca
Icept drdWi'ag the pay" This is what
member says, and we are not response
bic tor his utterances; but there is, I'M
Guestionably, as much humbuggery and
'demagogism in the present Legislature
as could have. been found in any that
has preceded it. We might even ven
ture to say that there is much more,
since the debt question has been the
fruitful source of these debasing elements
in Virginia politics. But the people
can only hope for the best and stand
prepared for the worst, for only the great
Ruler above knows what is coming
LynchbNrQ Viroiniun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

StauuIOn. va, Dec. 18th, 1877, (
David Rankin for. sSc. VS.. j. N. En-
- GIeman. now pending in the circuit
court OF Augusta, on the chancery side thereof
All parties, PPffs and Deft's, and others in
terested in this suit, are hereby notified that in
pursuance OF q decree rendered in said cause on
the It'll of Nov, 1877, 1 shall, at my office in
Staunton, on
Friday, the 18th day OF February 1878,
the transactions of S. Travers Phillips former
Receiver in this cause, showing the funds col
lected and disbursed by him. and the balance.
still remaining due and unpaid by VIM Talia-
ferro, the purchaser of the land in the proceed
ings mentioned.
AT which time and place you are required to
attend. j. w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r
P. A. BAYLOR, p. q. dec25-4t
M cChesney, .Sc.. VS.. BayiOr's EXccu-
IVA tor and ais.-In pursuance of a
decree of the circuit court for Augusta
county, entered in this cause November Goth.
1877: L shall proceed at my office in Staunton on
Wednesday,, the 27th dvy OF Eebruu,y 1878,
bursements of G. w. Swoope Executor of ia
cob Baylor, decd; End, OF the debts and liabil-
tiles of the estate of said Baylor: 3rd OF the
transfers of and liens upon the legacy of Mrs.
Mary &. McChesney, &C., &c.
Ax- All creditors of the estate of Jacob Pay-
lor, decd, are hereby notified to appear before
me, on or before the day above appointed and
produce their claims and show cause against
the payment and delivery of the estate of the
decedent TO the legatees, or in default thereof
De hereafter barred from asserting the same
against the estate. JOS. A. WADDELL,
Janl-4t COmmissiOpay.
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THE
GOOD TIMES.

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Send all Business Communications to
ThOs. w. BickncIa. Publisher,
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Contributors should address the Editor,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

'SltluIItUIIf v A., DEC. Iotn, loII. J
N the cause of Silas Henton's Heirs vs. Silas
l. Henton's Heirs &c., and Rs chel a. Ream-
ers Admir-, &C., VS.. William S. Henton's Admir-,
&c, and Lewis NJ. McClung, &C., VS.. Daniel
Reamer's Admir-, &c. and Rachel A. Reamers
Admir-, &C., VS.. David B. Henton, &c, now
pending Jointly in chancery in the circuit court
of Augusta-All parties. Pl'ffs and Defts, in
said four causes, or in anywise interested there
in, are hereby notified that in pursuance of
decree rendered therein on the 10Th of Nov,
1877. shall, at my office in Staunton on
Monday, the 18Th deg OF January 1873,
proceed 10 consider any exceptions that may
be lied on or before the 18th of January, 1878.
to either of my former Reports in these causes
and viii restate and reform the accounts stated
by me in said Reports in such manner as the
testimony already in, or hereafter offered by
either party, may require, together with such
other matters as Com'r may deem pertinent or
any party in interest may require.
At which time and place you are required to
attend. ]. W. GREEN SMITH t,om'r
G NJ COCHRAN, p q. dec25-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
COMMIssIONER's OFFICE,

Staunton, Va, December 3lst, 1877
Ozdan (William) VS.. Hartman one. g.
~ &C.. now pending in chancery in the cir
cult court for Augusta county-All parties,
PlHs and Defts in this cause. are hereby noti-
ned that in pursuance of decree rendered in
SAID cause Nov. 23rd, 1877, shall, at my office
in Stauuton, on
Wednesday, the 30th day of January, 1873,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing, LIST, The value of all permanent i'm
provements placed upon the tract of land held
by Opie, Trustee, End, The fair value of the
contingent dover right of Mrs. Caroline "
Hartman, the wife of NJ. G. Hartman in said
tract OF land, which dover right was vested in
said Opie, Trustee, &C., by the said deed of NJ
e. Hartman and wife, to said Opie, Trustee, and,
3rd Any other matters deemed pertinent bV
me or required by any of the parties to be sta
ted.
At which time and place you are required to
attend. J. W. GREEN SMITH.
janl-4t Com'r in Chancerv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

FATAL ACCIDENTAL very sad acct
dent occurred at Bristol Sunday evening
week between and o'clock. A man
from the country named Peter Walden
let drop from his side-pocket a large ar
my-pistol. He made an effort TO catch
il as it fell, but missed it, and it fell on
the rock pavement and one barrel ex-
plotted. The bali entering the left side
Of his neck, severed the large artery,
and he bled to death in few minutes
He was native of Pittsylvania county,
near Danville, where he has many rela-
tives, but had been residing near Shaws-
vile, i'll Montgomery county, until re
cently---Lynch6urg NTyinion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
Overholt's Committee VS.. withrov a

nverhOlts Committee VS.. WithrOu OF
" al.-ln pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult cut Court for Augusta county, entered Nov. 81
iSI in this cause, l Shall proceed at my ofiec.
FRIDAY, February Sth, 1875
70 take an accountof the real estate belonaino
20 VIM. Withrow, to the estate of Nafhaniai
nmassie, decd, and to the estate of Samson
-, SUI, usc q. together with the liens binding
ues thereof, and the respective alienations
o onereol II any have been made; also an &C.
count OF the personal estate of said decedants
unless such account be waived &c. &c.
uecIo-9ts g. M. HARRISON Corn,r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

Staunton, January 4th 1878.
ID ODES VS.. GLENDY.-All parties infer
~ ested in the foregoing cause, penling in
me circuit Court OF Augusta county, take no..
t1ce: that have fixed upon the
3lst dan Of J0nudI u, 1878.
at my ONCE IN Staunton to consider the oxcer,>
lions t. ken to my Report, madea at the Novem-
per term last, and any others that may be
taken thereto; and to take the several accounts
required by the order of recommittal, entered
In the cause on the 23rd day of November 1877
AT which time and place you are required to
attend without further notice.
JOHN NJ KINNEY.
Jano-ils Commissioner
Dell and ais vs.. Sam'I N. ReII's Wi.,-
- Ow and ais, Spiece's Creditors va.
Splece's Widow and als.-Inpursuance of a
decree of the circuit court for Augusta county,
entered Nov. Sth, 1877, in these causes, / shall
proceed at my office, in Stanton, on
Friday, January 3lst, 1878,
10 take an account to ascertain whether or mt
the facts set forth in the petition of d. T. Spiece
are true, and whether or not said petitioner is
entitled to a deed for the property sold by n.
H. Trout and Alex. Fl. Fultz Commissioner
IN the last named cause. upon her paying an
the bonds for the deferred instalments of sur
chase money.
jan SIT JOS. A. WADDELI.. Ccm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
vACATIoN.-ln the Clerk

VTIRGINIA:-1N VACATIoN.-ln the Clerk Is
v office of the circuit court for Augusta
county, January End, 1873:
Rebecca G.. Sibert, who sues by David H
against
Anastasius Nicholas, the Royal Land Compa-
ny of Virginia, and The Shenandoah Land and
Anthracite Coal Company Defts
In Chancery on Original and amended BiHs.
The object of this suit is to settle an account
by Anastasius Nicholas, or transferred and con-
veyed to the Royal Land Company, and the
Land and Anthracite Goal Conn
tasius Nicholas and said Royal Land Company
and said Shenandoah Land and Anthracite
Coal Company, in favor of proper trustee Of
Rebecca q. Sibert, for the amount due from
said parties to her. on account of the profits of
said lands and leases.
The Defendant, The Shenandoah Land and
Anthracite Coal Company. not having entered
its appearance, and it appearing by affidavit
filed that all the chief officers, &C. of said Conn
pany are non-residents of the State, it is or
dered that the said Defendant do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protects its
interest. Copy-Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER, p. q. jans-4t
VyIRGHNiA:-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerks
v office of the circuit court for Augusta
county. January 3rd, 1873:
Thomas P1ff,
against
Breeze Johnson, former Admir- of Robt Mil
ler decd, Bolivar Christian, and David Fultz,
Defts,
In C2tdnce1Y.
The object of this proceeding is to amend the
Plaintiffs original bill; to enforce settlement
OF the accounts of Breeze johnson, as Admir- Of
Robert Miller, decd, and to attach any balance
Whlcn may be due on such settlement and also
any money which may be in the hands Of Da-
vid Fultz, due, or coming to, said Robert Mil
lers estate, and subject the same to payment of
sl3S.33, with interest on Sf6.11 thereof from Au-
LIST, 1865. and on S46ll, the residue thereof from
September 2fth, 1869, money illegally collected
from the Plaintiff.
The Defendant, Breeze johnson, not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by af-
hdavit filed that he is not resident of this
state, IL is ordered that he do appear here with
in one month after due publication of this no.
tice, and do what is necessary to protect his
Teste
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
w. z. CRAIG, p. q. janS-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.-A Miss Box
well, whose residence is in this county
was accidentally shot while on her way
to Clarke on wedding tour during the
holidays by the careless handling of a
pistol by her brother. The lady was
riding in carriage with others of the
pa ty, and her brother following be
hind Oh horseback drew his revolver
and discharged it into the air, and was
in the act of putting it away, when it
was accidentally discharged again, the
contents taking effect in his sisters arm.
AS soon as the party reached their point
of destination medical assistance was
called in, but all efforts to extract the
ball proved fruitless. AT last accounts
the young lady was not suffering from
the effects of the wound Winchester
Times. A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

e RAND Calico Rail- for Benefit of the
" Poor. AZ Grange Hall. Friday Eve,
January 18th, ISIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-15

a PROMISING CoLORED BoY.-James
X Lacy, colored boy, II years of age,
who was recently licensed to preach by
the Quarterly Conference of the South
ern Methodist Church, of Monterey Cir
cult, has been preaching to the colored
people of Mcdowell for several nights.
with some success, ten having protested
conversion up to this time. He Will
leave in a fe" days for Baltimore,
where he aspects to attend colored
Theological School. The boy, we learn,
is -emarkably bright and promising
Two years ago the wife of the preacher
iE charge of Monterey Circuit, took
this boy under her care, and since that
time he has made most creditable ad-
vBncement in learning. He is q good,
steady, deserving boy. May he be a
blessing to his race and generation
Highland Recorder.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-05-22
Reading.

In these days, all men aud women
read something but the trouble Is
that by reading in single vein, which
so strongly appeals to their individual
tastes and personal ldiosyncrasics that
1t is not study at all, they lose their
power to study anything else, The
rule for successful and profitable read
ing would, in the light Of these facts,
seem to be to read only what one
docs not like to read That reading
which costs no effort and necessarily
dissipa,cs tho power Of study, is that
which we should indulge in only for
recreation, while that which we know
to be important in itself, and its bear
ings upon broad knowledge and cul.
turc, should most engage our time
and attention. The trouble is, not
that we do no, read enough, but that
we read so much OF that which simply
pleases us as to destroy our power to
read that which will edify and enlarge
us There arc many aspects in which
newspaper reading is preferable to
much that is considered essential to
high culture. It's undoubtedly dissi
pating to the power of study, but so is
any other reading which is pursued as
passion The newspaper has this
advantage, that it never detaches the
mind from supreme interest in the
affairs of today. There are stu'ies
which seperate man from his time
which shut off his sympathies from
the men and the movements around
him. There is kind of dilettanieism
which rcjoices in housing in dark
corners for the curiosities of history
or art; which Is wise about great
mothings-wise about bric-a brac, wise
about antique gems, wise about CONS,
wise about classical antiquities, wise
about old books OF which contents i,
knows little, wise about dead and use
less things, and foolish enough tc
plume itself upon its wisdom.