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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

The RESULT IN MASSACHUSETTS,
Massachusetts, polled the heaviest vote
ever cast, except in presidential year,
and one barely exceeded in the contest
between Hayes and Tilden two years
ago. The grand result is . plurality for
Governor Talbot of full %, 900 above
Gen. Butler. The fight was between
these two men. The Faneuil-H Hall Dem.
ocrats almost in body gave their vote
to Talbot, and Abbott's total in the
whole State will scarcely reach O,O0O.-
The Prohibitionist vote also dwindled
to the petty proportions of couple of
thousands. Returns from all but fifteen
of the 342 towns in the State give Talbot
131, 138, Butler 107, 1886, Abbott 8, 585, and
Miner 1903. The few towns still to hear
from will increase Talbot's present
plurality of nearly 23,5OO to plump 25,-
600. The Republicans elect all their
Congressional candidates, except in the
Fourth district, where MI. Morse reaps
the reward of his independence in a re-
election. The Republicans also carry
all the councillor districts except the
Fourth, where Charles Mclean, the
Democratic and Greerback candidate,
pulled through. Both branches of the
Legislature will be Republican by un-
usually large majorities, only four op-
position candidates being chosen to the
Senate, while the House will show Re-
publican majority of three-fourths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
Latest News GIeanigs.


The existence of an Anglo-Austrian
treaty is contradicted.
The yellow fever has almost entirely
disappeared.
The total number of deaths approxi-
mates 5000.
The Paris exhibition was finally clos
ed on Saturday.
The negotiations in favor of Greece
have been suspended.
Hopes are entertained of a peaceful
solution of the Afghan difficulty.
The oyster packers of Norfolk have
combined to increase the price of all
oysters shipped from that section.
The pirates who seized Greek vessel
in the Dardanelles and|killed the sailors,
were subsequently captured by English
boats.
A dispatch from Wheeling, w. Va,
states that Henry D. Meeks, late secre'
tary and superintendent of the gas com
pany at Bellaire, Ohio, private corpo'
ration, has swindled the company out
of about $4,000.
The large building of Bergn er & En-
gil's lager beer brewery Philadelphia
known as the ice-house, was, together
with 10, 900 barrels of beer, destroyed by
fire on last Saturday. Loss $500, 900
fully insured. Two hundred hands ar
thrown out of employment.
Col. w. Miner Roberts, on the nomi
nation of Capt. Fades, has been appoint
ed by Dom Pedro, Emperor of Brazil, t.
take charge of the improvement of tn
waterways that empire, with salary o
500, 900 a year for three years, or if les
than three years $4,000 year.
New York detectives now believe tina
the body of the late A. T. Stewart, whicl
was stolen from the vault last week, ha
been sunk some where on the rive
front. They began a search on tina
line yesterday. One detective says b
has information that the body had beel
or would be packed in barrel an
shipped to Havana. He will leave 70
Havana on the next steamer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

VOTE OF ROCKBRIDGE.-The vote of
Rockbridge for candidates for Congress
was as follows For Tucker, 1856; for
Patteson ,..9S7-Tucker's majority, 279.
The triumphant reelection of Tucker
in the Sixth District will be hailed with
delight. His defeat would have been a
disgrace to the District and a humila-
tion to Virginia. He is son of whom
Virginia is justly proud.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
\ VIRGINIA T,ADy As ppoppsso

A VIRGINIA LADY AS A PROFESSOR,
The Charlotte IN. c. Democrat says
The Board of. Curators of the Missouri
University have elected to the chair OF
Modern Languages, Mrs. ]. P. Fuller,
daughter of the late VIM. A. Smith, D.
D., formerly president of Randolph
Macon College, Virginia. She is the
widow Of the late ]. P. Fuller, of Lum-
berton, Robson county, N. G. This is
probably the first instance where fe-
male was ever elected to professorship
ma college in the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

Snow STORM IN PRUssIA.-The snow
storm at Berlin on Sunday week was a
remarkable storm for so early in the
season. The snow lay several feet deep,
all the telegraph lines were Frustrated,
and the parks were greatly damaged by
the destruction of The trees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE IN SALIVA
DOR.-[New York, November STA
Panama letter, dated October 18th, says
Salvador, at 6 o'clock on the evening
of October Goth, severe earthquake
was experienced in the village of Juen-
apa and neighboring towns in the de
partment of Usulutan, in the southern
portion of the republic of Salvador
Nearly all the houses in Jucapa were
destroyed, and many families buried in
the ruins, particularly in the outskirts
of the town, where the means of es-
cape were confined to narrow streets,
and where the houses were not so solid
ly constructed as In the central. At last
advices ten bodies had been recovered,
and many more were supposed to exist
under the ruins, as some are missed by
friends or relatives. The towns includ-
ed in the disaster are Guadalupe, Nueva
Guadalupe, Chinameca, Usultatan. The
CaseriO del Arenal, Santiago de Maria,
which is entirely ruined and some lives
lost. condition in which are also found
Tecapa, Triunfo, and San Buena Ven
tura. In Nueva Guadalupe and China
MEGA the ruin is complete, and the loss
of life Is also to be lamented."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

There is hope for the country when
their differences as they did in Massa-
chusetts to defeat so vile creature as
Ben. Butler. The Democratic party
can better afford to lose strength in
Congress than it could the election of
this miscreant through its instrument
ity. 1t is one of the most hopeful signs
of the times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

FIRES FROM WAsPS' NESTS.-The fire.
quent mysterious burning of haystacks
and farmers buildings has led to the
discovery that they are set on fire by
wasps' nests, and that the nests are
ignited by spontaneous combustion
This is produced by the chemical action
of the wax in contact with the paper
like substance of which the nest is COM
posed, a comparatively small excess of
oxygen being sufficient to make it burst
forth in q blaze.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12


The DEMOCRATS OF BRAINS ELECT
ED TALBOT.-The Democrats of Mas
sachusetts-those who carry the brains
of the party--deserve great credit for
their conduct. From the first they de-
family refused any utilization with the
candidate who had in turn betrayed
both parties, and scorned the most
tempting offers he could make-offers
it is true, like those which Satan once
made in the wilderness, beyond his
power of fulflment. They refused to
sell out their principles for ''fiat" vic
tory, and later, to make assurance doub
ly sure, many of them deserted their
own candidate-one of whom they had
every reason to be proud-and gave
their votes for Mr.. Talbot. 1t was no.
BILE, magnanimous, and patriotic in them
to do this. They held country above
party, and they share in the honor OF
rebuking the presumption of a candi-
date whose election would have cas-,
discredit upon the State.-Boston Her.
aid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
GUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS OF

A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS OF
n FICE, TO WIT:
ESTRAY.-Taken upby James M. Har-
ris on his land in the neighbOrhood of Old
1873. Of the following description, viz: A
HEIFER of dark roam color, white on belly,
white spot in forehead, dark leg. no brand OF
appraised ut $3.50, by Samuel F. Carson, Alex
ander g. Brown, and B. 8. Rowan, before James
N. Mitchell, j. p.
An Extract-Teste,
novl2-3t WILLIAM A. BURNETT. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
oL1vIER'S BOOK STORE.
noi2 Cor. Main and New Sts.. Staunton. Va.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-SE
IN PROPOSALS will be received by the
Committee on Public Grounds and Buildings,
until MONDAY, the 18th of December, 1873, at 10
O'Clock, A. M, for fitting up the Concert Room
in the City Hall, according to plans an specifi-
cations adopted, which can be seen at the
Clerks office of the city. The Committee re-
serves the right to reject any or all bids pre-
sented. JOHN w. ABBY,
JOHN B. EVANS,
RO. w. BURKE,
Com. on Public Grounds and Buildings.
nO12-lt C. p. c. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

THE NEXT CONGRESS AS COMPARED
WITH TH1s.-There are in the present
House of Representatives l56 Democrats
and 1877 Republicans. with majority
for the former of 10. The November
and preceding elections, therefore, with
all their manifold complications. have
resulted in substantial victory for the
Democracy, for, if they will have only
149 members in the next House to 1856
now, the Republicans, on the other hand
will have only 1874 to 1877 now-the Re-
publicans having lost 8 to the Demo-
Gratis land the 10 Greenbackers on the
main issues of the day will act shoulder
to shoulder with the Democracy, thus
making the practical gain of4 in actual
voting strength, and swelling the pre-
sent majority from 10 to 26!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

UNITED STATES SENATE.--In the
present Senate there are 80 Republicans,
"a Democrats, and unattached indie
pendent-Republican majority, 4. In
the next Senate the relative strength of
the two parties will be as follows: Re-
publicans, SO; Democrats, 40; Indepen-
dent, democratic majority, 6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

THE REMAINS OF A. T. STEWART
STOLEN FROM His VAULT.-[New
York, November 7.]-Judge Hilton
rushed to the police headquarters this
morning greatly excited and held con-
sultation with Inspector Dilkes. He
stated that the body of A. T. Stewart
was missing from its resting place in
the family vault at st. Marks church
yard, at Stuyvesant place and Second
avenue. The vault, he said, had been
broken open /; that the casket was found
in the vault, but the body was missing.
General orders have been issued to
the police to make diligent search in
their precincts for the remains, which
are in an advance stage of decomposi-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

Extraordinary interest has been excit-
ed in Baltimore by the divorce suit OF
John D. Kremelberg vs.. Gertrude j.
Kremelberg, nee Miss jenkins, and the
decree granted last week by Judge Gil
NOR, giving to the complainant an ab,
solute divorce, has produced q decided
sensation in society circles. Mr.. Kremel-
berg is a wealthy merchant, and his
wife was one of the most brilliant and
beautiful debutantes in baltimore So
ciety few years ago: She Is only ABOUT
%, and preserves all those charms wnlcn
in her youth brought hosts of admirers
to her feet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

A glance backwards will enable us to
see how Greenbackism Jared few wears
ago. Seymour and Blair were nominat-
ed upon greenback platform. They
We're overwhelmingly defeated at the
ballot box. The same party that nomi-
mated them upon greenback platform
continued in existence, and six years
thereafter secured large majority in
the National House of Representatives
but up to that time the greenback ques--
ton was totally ignored by it. 1t was
sick of irredeemable paper currency. 1t
is sick of it now, and will none of it in
the next presidential campaign. We
predict that the Democratic platform
will not demand more in this line than
an abundance of greenbacks convert.
BILE on demand into gold and silver.
Our Democratic doctors are too wise to
prescribe again the medicine which in
this memorable year of 1878 reduced the
patient from state of robust health to
one of sickness almost unto DEATH
DISPATCH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER,

OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER, /
Staunton, Va. Nov. llth, 1878.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX.PAYERS.-NO-
IN tice is hereby given that the state tax
for 1873 is now due and payable on or before the
LIST day OF December proximo, with q deduction
TO all taxes remaining in my hands after the
above date. JOHN M. CARROLL,
n0v12-3ts-v & " copy Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

These elections have given the Demo-
crazy control of the Presidency by a vote
of States, should the next election be
thrown into the House of Representa-
tives. The delegations as now elected
give the Democrats 10 States and the
Republicans 17-with California now
equally divided Whig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
Gov. Seymour on the Revival of Trade.

Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour, of
New York, has written letter to Hon.
Erastus Brooks upon the revival of
trade, which is full, as is usual with his
expressions, of sound political wisdom,
clearly and plainly put. Mr.. Seymour
contends that the currency question,
vital as it is. is not the only matter a.
bout which the people have to concern
themselves. while bad currency
will harm trade and industry, and a
good currency will help them, still it is
true that it cannot of itself make wealth
or prosperity. What the country most
needs is cheap markets and plenty of
them. We have enough to SELL" he
says, land should have more five could
find markets. The question of the day,
then, is what we can do to sell what we
have and what we can produce. The
answer to that will solve all our troubles,
will make labor glad, give comfort to
our homes. and give life and hope to ev-
cry form of industry"
He instances, from the history of the
Erie canal, the vital Importance of cheap
transportation, and shows that the re-
publican party, by refusing to amend
the navigation laws, have deprived the
country of the benefits of carrying our
own products into all the ports of the
world. He is very severe in denuncia-
ton of the policy of the subsidists, which
he declares to be communism in dis
gu1se. "What do the communists
claim" he says, "Can more than a
few builders of steamerships get under
our navigation laws? These demand
that all such vessels for foreign trade
must be made by them that the buyers,
besides paying for what they are worth,
must divide some of his property with
the builders by giving them more than
they are worth In the markets of the
world. 1t will be found in the end that
the communism which turks in laws
which force men to buy of certain classes,
and to pay more for what they want
than they can be bought for elsewhere,
and which also divide mems estate I'M
der cover of taxation, which indirectly
go to favored individuals, is more hurt
full and dangerouf than the communism
which says what it means, and which
destroys itself by an open declaration of
its purposes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12

The next question is, suppose the Gov
eminent should issue a thousand mil
lions of fiat money, how would it regu-
late the value thereof? Every creditor
could be forced to take it, but nobody
else. If man was in debt one dollar
for bushel of wheat, he could compel
the creditor to take the fiat money, but
if he wished to buy the wheat, then the
owner could say, 81 will take one dol
lar in gold or fifty dollars in fiat money,
any price" What will Congress do
then? In order to make this fiat money
good it will have to fix the price of ev-
cry conceivable commodity, the price of
painting picture, of trying lawsuit,
of chiselling statue, the price ola days
work-in short, the price of every con-
ceivable thing. This even will not suf-
flee. 1t will be necessary to provide by
law the prices fixed shall be received
and that no man shall be allowed to give
more for anything than the price fixed
by Congress.
The oldest house in America was re.
Gently stated to be the Horton, at South
old, L. L., now about to be demolished,
and sentimental grievance was made
of the destruction of SO interesting a
relic. Various claims are now made,
however, in behalf of other buildings,
said to be older than the Horton house.
One antiquary states that while the
Horton house was built in 1859, the
Pickering house, on Broad street, Salem,
Mass, dates back to 1855. and the house
at the corner of Essex and North streets,
known either as the Roger Williams
house, or the Old Witch house, was con-
structed in 1881. The frame of the "First
Church," erected in 1929. is standing at
the rear of the Essex Institute in the
same city Rumor also has it that the
old Tucker house, near fuckers wharf,
in Marblehead, Mass, was built before
1850; so that the question is yet an open
one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-12
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SUDDEN DEATH.--On Friday morning last,
Mrs. Sarah Baderston, was found dead in her
bed, at the residence of Mr.. t. e. Watson, in
New Hope, lat which place she had made a
home since the death Of her husband, Mr.,
John Balderston. 1t appears that she had
been sick for some time previous to her death,
but on retiring ON Thursday night she was
not considered to be seriously i'll. She was
buried on Monday in the Friends burying-
ground, of Solebury, at which time many
friends and relatives paid their last respects
to the remains of the departed one.
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Is The following correspondence explains
itself. Mr. Potts places himself firmly on the
honest-money platform /:
SoMRRvILLE, N. J., Der. 4, 1878.
Hon. FREDERIC A. PoTrss.
DEAR SrR-At the Congressional Conven-
ton held this day you were unanimously NOM
mated as the candidate Of the Republican
party in the Fourth Congressional District
for Member Of the House of REPRESENTATIVES
1t becomes our pleasant duty, under direc-
ton of the Convention, to inform you Of the
action of the Convention, and to request your
acceptance Of the nomination so cordially ten.
dered .kfc sse SHa as &
The declaration Of principles adopted by
unahfhlolas voice sha 6ssvs6eieA, herewith
transmitted, we doubt not is in accord with
your views and convictions onFrleasling gncs-
tions now agitating the public mind. and
which call for political action. '''aa2 selsss
Trusting that through the oepsiderate and.
intelligent action OF your fcllqw citizens at
the polls you may be made their agent aud
representative in giving vital force to princi-
Piles so intimately affecting the honor and
permanent welfare of the nation, andlfully as.
sured that every trust committed to you will
be faithfully and efficiently discharged, we re-
main, with much respect,
N. w. VOORHEES,,
CHARLES PEAoE,
CHARLES SCRANTON,
j. B. HENDERsHoT.
Committee -
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PITTsTowN, Hunterdon Co., Oct. Z, 'TS.
DEAR SfRslI accept the nomination SO
cordially rendered me by your Convention,
representing the Republican Electors of the
Fourth Congressional District.
! am in hearty accord with your declaration
of principles as expressed in your PLATFORM
A business experience of many years convinc-
es me that the interests of all will be best
promoted by the success of the principles of
finance so clearly enunciated by your Conven
tion, and if called upon TO assume the duties
of the position to which by your Partially l
have been nominated, it will be my endeavor
to so act as will give vital force to these prin-
cples, feeling assured that the honor of the
nation and the material prosperity of the peo-
pie will thereby be promoted.
Thanking you for the honor conferred, and
fully approaching the consideration always
accorded ME by the electors of the Fourth
Congressional District, am, gentlemen, with
respect, yours, &C., f. A. PoTTs.
To
N. w. VOORHEES,,
CHARLES PLACE,
CHARLES SCRANTON,
j. b. HENDERSON,,
Committee. &C.
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SECOND ass EMILY DISTRICT.

The Republican voters of the Second As
sembly District, composed of Alexandria,
Bethlehem, Clinton, Clinton Borough, Frank
lin, Frenchtown, High Bridge, Lebanon,
Tewksbury and Union, are requested to meet
on Saturday afternoon Oct 18th, and elect
delegates to District Convention to be held
at Pennington, on Tuesday, Oct. 22d, to nom
mate candidate for Assembly.
CHAIRMAN OF LAST CONVENTION 4