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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17

While the Democrats ~ the House wcrc
taking steps TO Investigate the Great Fraud.
and when every honest man wa, needed at his
post, Congressman NADpELL OF North Carolina
was On the floor Of the Senate. actively lobbying
for JoHN RoAcH's s3.0O0OuO subsidy 1t was
WADDELL who. rs the Chairman OF tho House
Post Onlce Committee, drew up the majority re-
port iayoring the subsidy. That report said
There IS not u steamship line between the
United States and Brazil. not even n foreign
owned one" WADDELL reported this faschood
in the face Of Official information in the hands
OF his committee which showed the existence OF
q line Of steamers between tho United States
and Brazil. carrying our mails without any sub
sidy whatever. The following entry is from the
books Of the Post Onlcc Department:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17

Tho issue has been squarely made, and
tho Democratic party Is now united against
Fraud. 10 which kcpublicansm has committed
its.If
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17

Why are the Republicans fighting so dos
perately to prevent the EXPOSURE IL the Florida
and Louisiana irauls' Because with HAYES
Will tOil some Of the chief lights Of their party.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17

STANLEY MATTHEWS bored the Senate yes
tcrday with another Of his voluminous essays
on 1nnnce.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17
Whit is the matter with CARL scnunz ?-Indc-

lie is accessory. whether before the fact or
after the fact makes little difference. to the cleo
to-al conspiracy which put in the oflice OF Pres
idcnt man who had not been elected. This. in
American history, will ever stand as the sin
that cannot be forgiven.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-17

Princcton's JOY over Wednesdays base ball
victory has not yet subsided, and the names Of
SNooK. FUNKHoUsER. and the rest u the gallant
nine ar" held in greater honor at this ancient
seat Of learning than those of the nine Muses.
Even the Rev. Dr. M,Cosu must acknowledge
that heating foreign college at ba,e ball is "a
moro crcitahlc fcut Of scholarship for Prince
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03

A LOST CoLoNY.-The discovery of
mound in North Carolina, with num-
Der of well preserved corpses of un-
known nationality, has revived hope
of Sir Walter Raleigh, that some trace
might yet be found of the famous Roa-
noke colony. The remains and contents
of the mound are undergoing careful ex-
animation and if it is possible to decide
that they are the Roanoke celony-lost
found-no doubt it will be done:
Z The human mind dislikes an unsolva-
Bile mystery, especially one three centu-
ries old. 1t was in 1887 that the famous
lost colony, the subject of SO much
search, speculation and romance, landed
at Roanoke, and formed a friendship
with Manteo, who was made Christian,
a feudal baron, as the Lord of Roanoke.
the first gentleman in America. It was
that colony that gave birth to Virginia
Dare, the first child born of English pa
rents on United States soil female by
the way. who would have entitled wo-
man to some rights of priority if she had
not been unfortunately lost, without
perpetuating herself in posterity.
~ was three years, on account of war,
Spanish armada and home troubles, be-
fore ship with supplies and the Cover
nor ofthe colony, Virginia Dare's grand
father returned to Roanoke. All that
remained of the colony. or Manteo and
| the friendly Indianst to tell of its fate was
the inscription HCroatan," on the bark
of y tree. No search was made them
Afterwards Raleigh sent five times to
seek his colonists, but no sign or trace of
them ever appeared. The Indians at a
later day claimed TO have adopted the
colonlsts, andltheir physical characteris-
tics give some color to the theory OF
adoption and amalgamation. The lost
colony has been the theme of manv a
story and a great deal of discussion,
which the curious deliver in the old and
half gotten Will and attractive. ,s-g-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
s9Sds,
POETRY

t4s--ff LEAF. +7 t-i~-
Somebody said in the crowd, last eve,
| That you were married, or soon to be.
have not thought of you. Ibelieve.
Since last we parted. Let me see:
Five long summers have passed since then
Each has been pleasant in its own way
And you are but one of dozen men
Who have played the suitor summer day.
But, nevertheless, when heard your name
Coupled with some ones, not my own,
| There burned in my bosom a sudden flame,
That carried me back to the day that II
flown.
was sitting again by the laughing brook,
With you at my feet, and the sky above,
And my heart was f1uttering under your look
The unmistakable lock of love.
Again your breath like south wind famed
My cheek, where the bushes came and went
And the tender clasp of your strong, warm
hand,
Sudden thrills through my pulses sent. -
Again you were mine by loves own right
Mine forever by loves Decree
So for moment it seemed last night,
When Somebody mentioned your name to
me. t
Just for the moment thought you mine
Loving me. wooing me, as of old,
The tale remembered seemed half divine
Though held it lightly enough, when told.
The past seemed fairer than when it was near,
As BLESSINGS brighten when taking f1ight;'
And just for the moment held you dear
When somebody mentioned your name last
night
ELLA WHEELER.
SONGS FROM THE OHIO.
NO. 9.
THE GRAVE OF CORNSTOCK.*
BY WIN. W. LONG.
Here sleeps chieftain of the wilds,
A hero bold and brave; vls53 e
Where broad Ohio murmurs by.
And oak trees DER him wave.
His mighty voice hath oft been heard,
Amid the battles roar;
When death was flying through the air.
And earth was stained with gore.
Amid the councils of his tribe,
A king in power he stood;
And stirred with eloquence of voice,
The children of the wood.
Point Peasants battle was his fame,
His desolation and his grave;
And his wild clans are scattered now,
By mountain, stream and wave.
Banks Of the Ohio, 1873.
*The grave of Cornstock, the Indian chief, is
near Point Pleasant, on the Ohio river, He was
not killed in the battle of Point Pleasant, but
was foully murdered some time afterward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03

| 1t is supposed that he and his brother
are both dead, though nothing has beer
known of them for a long time. Jacob
brother of George, was murdered neal
| Waynesboro' either just before or lust
after the war of 1872. Inasmuch as the
general impression in that region has
been that it was Frederick that was
killed, and as there is also difference
of opinion as to the locality of the muir.
der, / may be excused for dwelling al
some length on the circumstance. The
fact was pretty well determined at the
time, that the murder was perpetrated
by one or more of the late Capt. Sam.
Steele's negroes. but for what motive is
not remembered. The evidence was SO
inconclusive, there was, no one con-
demned. Whilst the general impression
locates the murder at or near what has
for a century been known as the Punch
Bowl, there are some circumstances that
lead to the belief it was perpetrated in
the Northern angle of the Greenville
and Turnpike road, west of Ballard
Smiths house, and the body was con-
cealed in the leaves, few feet from
where his. home now stands, and where
it was discovered by a family of emf
grants stopping there to feed. The
Punch Bowl has been haunted spot,
and forty years ago, an amusing circum-
stance occurred, in illustration of the
effect of superstition on the imagination.
A prominent citizen of the village re-
turning home in the night, who had
perhaps remained at some hospibble
fire side, quaffing hard cider, for any
thing we know, on reaching the spot,
tumbled from Bucephalus, who passed
on to his stable. In his dreams he
was restless, and presently rolled over
into the Punch Bowl. 1t has been said
OF him that his snoring was sufficient
ordinarily to raise an ordinary roof off
a house. We well remember, when a
boy, to have heard that eccentric but
able man, the Rev. Conrad Specie to
say, he believed that snoring would be
one of the punishments of the damned
in another world, especially that kind
that might be likened to man in gar
ret-saUing gOurels crossa0ise.. If the
citizen in the "Punch Bowl" was so en-
gagged, tradition does not say, but some
unfortunate'neighbor happening to pass,
heard the unearthly sounds, and re-
membering the murder of Jacob limbo
den.regarded it as his ghost, and straight
way took to his heels. Presently, he
concluded it was very foolish to run for
an imaginary cause, and retraced his
steps, when the citizen was found as
aforesaid.
Jacob Imboden's tombstone in the
Waynesboro cemetery shows the date of
of his murder. John and Samuel, two
other brothers, removed to Washington
county, Mo-, about 1915. Another, Ben
iamin, to Arkansas, the same year, and
David to Louisiana. He was Hercu-
les in size, being feet 6 inches in height,
and weighed $40 lbs. He was large
cotton planter. All these brothers are
dead, and leave families that were COM
fortably off.
There was some connection by mar
riage between the Imboden and Coyner
families, both of which came from Penn
sylvania. but the Coyners several years
in advance of the Othe.
COVENA INTER-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
RAILROADS.
PASSENGERS PURCHASING TICKETS
Il q --.fHFt VIA THE
GHESAPEAKE& & OHIO RAILWA Y
Will find it the best and cheapest route to and
from all points
TrA GIT MN NU-Svr

Smooth Track, Best Motive Power. Elegant
Coaches. Superior advantages for safety and
comfort in nanagements and equipment OF
eating houses. Sleeping cars on night trains.
A Pullman Sleeping Car, on Nos. and 4, be-
tween Baltimore and White Sulphur Springs.
and Parlor Car on Nos. and between White
sulphur Springs and Washington - &
On and after June 9th, Passenger Trains will
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
tst ~ Itssl1sA fsa n pMr ! :.
TIsHEKsVIEfE LIME. in

= ~ ai,.S s Barrels. for sale ct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03

1t stimulates the nutritive organs to healthy
activity, and preserves both the hair and its
comes glossy, pliabie and strengthened; lost
hair regrows with lively expression; falling
hair is checked and established; thin hair
thickens; and faded or gray hairs resume their
original color. desperation is sure and harm
less 1t cures dandruff, heals all humors, and
keeps the scalp. cool, clean and soft-under
possible.
As dressing for ladies' hair, the v1GoR is
praised for Its grateful and agreeable perfume
and valued for the soft lustre and richness OF
tone it imparts. H5 ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
PAINTS AND PAINTING.


To Preserve and BeautIb Your Homes Use
GVTTA PERcHA PAINT.
THE BEST PRESERvATIvE EVER USED
i forWood, Iron, Stone or Brick Structures,
FOR INSIDE OR OUTSIDE WORK. Send
for Sample Colors and Price Lists q R E) to
oUTTA FERCf1A PAINT COMPANY, $50
Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
GUTTA PERCHA PAINT is composed o1
the BEST
STRICTLY PURE WHITE LEAD,
1fSred Ready for the Brassh,)
with the addition of best Lehigh Zinc, and
Gutfa Percha, all thoroughly combined, by
grinding in Strictly Pure Linseed Oil.
It is absolutely free from Water and Cheni-
Gals; is adapted to all work outside or inside;
hasa better body, a0iU couer more surface and is
cheaper and more durable than Lead and Oil
mixed by hand. Put up in neat packages. in
Purest White and all Colors and Tints, from
Pound Cans to one Barrel. eg
OUR
FlOated IrOn-clad Paint
contains about 60 per cent by analysis of Pure
Lake Superior Iron. 1t is the cheapest and
most durable Paint ever used for TIN or Iron
Roofs Barns, Agricultural Implements, Wood
or Iron Bridges, Railroad Cars, &c. 1t has Pc
culiar affinity for Tin and Iron, and will in
crease their durability J0tN..fold. &1-TRY 1T.
ALI of the above in stock and for sale, by
y 3Sn DIR. N. WAYT & BRO, Druggists,
my7-6m' Main St., Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
BRICKLAYING.

IAMES E. TINSLEY,i i & ilssiu i,
u g,,r, els5,s., Is Practical Bricklayer,
Contracts taken for ali kinds of brick building,
and work warranted to be Of best materials
and superior workmanship. .fsts.
~ also furnish DESIGNS, PLANS and SPEC
IFICATIoNs for Buildings, &c. Best references
given. marl9-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
For the SPECTATOR
OH! BEAUTIFUL HOME!

For the SPECTATOR.
OH! BEAUTIFUL HOME!
BY WILLIAM TENNYSON HEATON, AUTHOR OF
SONGS OF THE SHENANDOAH.
Oh! beautiful home of the exile,
A gem on the western wave,
When the days die away in sadness,
And sink to a golden grave. ~
Fond friends in the now ruined doorway,
In the by-gone years used to stand,
Gazing out on the swift-fowing river,
Or away to the sunset land.
But the twilight shadows grew darker,
And Eden's destroyer came
The hillside fountains flowed bitter,
And Love was bartered for fame.
Like one in a dull gray churchyard,
We stand o'er the mouldering dead,
And gaze on the sunset before US,
Where the cliffs seem to echo their tread.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
Ayers Hair H vigor,
For Restoring the Hair
10 its Natural Fatality and Color.


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
Huse, has proven that
Dit stops the falling OF
ltthe hairimmediately;
,Often renews the
| growth; and always
surely restores its col
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03

For all points in the Southern States
Passengers going South connectat Charlottes-
VILE by night Train No. 4, leaving Staunton at
lilo A. M. "'
Freight and Passenger Train No. o leaving
Staunton at 40 A. NJ, connect with Va Mid.
land at Charlottesville for Lynchburg and the
South >> '--o
Mail Trains run daily except Sunday Ex-
press Trains leave daily. Il Mf7T~'t y
For rates, reliable Information of routes map-
bills, tickets and baggage checks, apply to
J. H. WOODWARD.
Ticket Agent, Stauinton va
CONWAY r. HOWARD.
W. M. 8. DUNN, q, p. and 7 AGENT
Engineer and Sry,f .l14t so11
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03
CEMENT.

GEMENT! CEMENT!
The Round Top Cement Works, having been
seriously damaged last Fall, by freshet-haye
lately resumed; and now we offer the lst lot Of
-T-77't Fresh Ground n. II. Cement
in this market. Be sure to call before you buy
spr2 BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-03

Cloalks, Dresses, &C., made to order, promptly,
in superior manner, and in the latest style, at
moderate rates. Orders solicited. Rules for
with estimate of cost, sent upon application.
All orders amounting to so or over, will be
sent free OF freight charges by Express, but par
ties whose orders are not accompanied by the
money, and having their Goods sent G. o. D.,
must pay for return of money. feb27-1y
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
DO NOT MISUNDERSTANn

In order to remove any possible mis-.
understanding we would state that we
Will willingly publish short articles from
the Democrats in this vicinity when
couched In friendly terms, and meeting
any question fairly. We will abuse no
one, nor will We permit the use of our
columns to Republicans or Democrats to
do so.
We will insert Democratic caucus and
convention notices on the same terms as
those Of the Republican side of the
question. "
We did not come to Jamestown to lead
any special crusade, neither to regulate
politics nor morality, but if opinions of
ours are assailed by any article, as a
matter Of course we will reply, using the
abilities given us and every fair means to
come of best in the questions discussed.
We prefer not to get into any wranele
but to fill the ALERT with live matter
that shall induce immigration and the
advar cement of this country.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
COMPL1MENTARY TO STUTSMAN
COUNTY AND THE "ALERT''.

The following letter from MI. MCCLELLAN,
who was out here month ago and located
a large amount OF railroad lands for
Wisconsin parties, may interest our
readers, and show somewhat the esteem
with which our humble efforts are
appreciated: @ ....
Appleton, Wis, July Sth, 1878.
Messrs E. H. & C. II. Foster, ..... .,.....
jamestown, D. T. .aa@g8Ht
DEAR S1Rs The first copy of the
ALERT come to hand last evening, and
am we'll pleased with it. l am prepared
to say that the ALERT is going to do
more towards settling up Stutsman county
than all other efforts combined. I have
been IN the land business for twenty
years, and l never have seen q place that
preferred to Appleton and Outagamie
Co., until went to Jamestown, and there
l would rather live than any other place
have ever seen. Your soil cannot be beat
in any country. have sent i've settlers
out there since I came back, and will
send more before fall. Wish:
ing you and the ALERT Gods speed, l
remain yours truly, JAMES McGnLAH.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
Reply to Our Correspondent.

Our correspondent 'G. b." courteously
differs with us in regard to the observance
of Sunday, as periodical day of rest,
and might be said to have made a partial
point against us upon the question of the
seventh day vs.. Sunday the first day. Be
this as it: may, it being matter of tbeo-
logical dispute among sincere men and
women who recognize the keeping of one
day in seven. We do not propose to be
lead into theological discussion. ...
Our friend acknowledges however that
II agree with you that all men (and also
beasts) ought to have periodically day
Of rest; he thinks however that we are
weak in claiming a Difference to the
observance of such day and religious
exercises, and says that "the only way
* x IS TO have it enacted as law, and
then you can claim its observance" &c.
If G. 3. wants any more, or stricter law
for the observation Of the first day of the
week, he must be very hard to suit, we
are perfectly satisfied with it, but prefer
to urge the voluntary and courteous observ.
ance by our citizens, rather than that of an
enforced one by law. We suggest to our
correspondent and others taking that
side Of the question, that they read Chap
ter -Four, from Sections 81 to 54 of the
Revised Penal Code of Dakota Ter, and
they will find LAW enough to thoroughly
satisfy them. a a.. .a..
In regard to welfare of newspapers
and communities, we believe that it is the
duty of all leaders of the people Gas news
papers are to certain extent,) that they
shall always stand prompt and fearless on
the side of morality and observance of
law; to say nothing Of the religious con-
victions Of their editors and publishers !;
and also belive as matter of policy, con-
victions left out, that it pays best to do
so. .., -.....
In regard to observa nee of any other
day than Sunday or first day, the law
says that any .one who uniformly keeps
another day of the week as holy time"
shall be protected in the observance of
it; mark the term, HOLY TIME. 1t also
requires them mot to interrupt or dis
turb other persons in observing the first
day Of the week as holy time"
Having the law on our side of the
question, and the Legislature of our terri
tory in the same chapter declaring that
"the first day of the week being by very
general consent set apart for rest anc re-
ligious uses", we cannot think that our
well-meant paragraph is in the least
.'preposterous'' No, Sir. '.'"e
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
COMMUNICATION.
DEAR EDITOR JAMESTOWN ALERT

DEAR EDITOR JAMESTOWN ALERT:
Relying on your promise that you will
accept in your newspaper, articles express
ing opinions opposite to those expressed
IN your editorials-I allow myself to
address to you the following remonstrance: ::
In one article Of your first edition
headed observance of Sunday" you say
on occasion of the establishment Of a
Sunday school: "Let us continue this
movement by the support of all our citiz.
cns' also paying to Sunday as a day of
rest from labor a due observance, and
EVEN THOSE NOT BELIEVING IN THE D1.
VINE COMMAND TO RESPECT THE SEVENTH
DAY, LET THEM RESPECT THE FEELING OF
THOSE WHO DO" The sentence in small
capitals is the one object to-
| object to it not on account of its
curiosity, that the Divine command y as
yourself have cited it, speaks of the
seventh day, j. e. Saturday, while you
mean Sunday the first day of the week;
ana furthermore, / agree with you that
all men <>and also beasts) ought to have
periodically day Of rest-but must
protest against the preposterous idea
that, BECAUSE some believe in command
to be Divine; others, that do not, ought
to keep it out Of respect for their feeling
What would you say if few would
urge to rest on Saturday out Of respec,
for his feelings and to work on Sunday
he would have for his opinion the verbal
text Of the Scriptures you believe in, and
same the example Of Jesus Christ: would
you not call such q proposition preposter.
ous' but do not you claim the very same
thing for the feelings Of those that hold
your opinions!
# your feelings are those of the major.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11

strategical point, giving control of
Euphntes Valley route to India, as her
share of the spoils.
There is a likelyhood that Montreal,
Canada, will be the scene of q terrible
riot on the 18th inst, between the
Orangemen, who intend parading on that
day, and the Irish and French. Canadians
who as determlnedly intend to prevent
them from doing so. ~.
There are signs of another revolution
in Japan.
The famine continues in China, the
authorities of the province in which it
exists designating American Medical
Missionaries to distribute the money to
the sick.
The Snake Indians in Oregon are NOV.
ing northward fighting friendly Indians
and settlers. Efforts are being made by
Gen. Howard to prevent their crossing
the Columbia river which is being
patrolled by an armed river steamer.
Matters look serious as the Indians num-
Der near 1900 Gen. Howard is closing
on them, while the settlers are generally
flying to arms, the supplies Of the latter,
however, being short. The Umatilla
friendly Indians, fought 400 Snake 1ndi.
ans all day July 2, killing 80 but losing
two Of their own men. " "z- *f
The U. S. Supreme court decides that
government employees are entitled to ten
hours pay for eight hours wolk only when
contract to that effect has been made.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11

lty of tho people, then certainly they
ought to be respected by the minority;
but the only way to establish which is
the will Of the majority-is to have it
enacted as law, and then you can claim
its observance out respect for the will of
the majority, but not because some body
believes it to be ''Divine command. The
views about "Divine commands" are too
different; what one creed takes to be q
dogma of the greatest importance, another
congregation will declare to be arrant
hefesy-and therefore il Is best for the
peace of the country, and also for the
welfare of newspapers (at least as long
as they are not sectarian) to speak IF it
as little as possible. G. B.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
NEWSPAPER CRITICISMS.

The JAMESTOWN ALERT. published by
E. H. and G. H. Foster at jamestown, Da-
kota, has made its appearance. 1t is a
creditable paper in make up and matter
and speaks volumes for our sister city.
We wish the publishers unbounded sue
cess, for they surely merit it.-Bismarck
Tribune.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1878-07-11
TERRITORIAL REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.

The 22nd day of August is fixed upon
by the Central committee, in their session
ON the 5th inst, as the day on which the
Convention shall meet; aud the place in
which they shall hold council, is Yankton,
y. T. "..:. ...a.... -.
The following is the apportionment Of