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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-10
City Court-An Interesting Case.

The December term Of the City Court was
held last week. The only case of interest dis
posed Of was that of 0. w. Gray d Son, Pub
lishers eta National map, Philadelphia, against
DIR. A. M. Fauntleroy.
DIR. Fauntleroy, among many others, SUBJ
scribed for this map. upon the representation
that the atlas was to be the latest and best
American atlas. as stated by the agent. When
called upon by the agent in delivering the at
las, DR.. F. declined to take the copy subscribed
for. Suit was then brought before Justice Cor
don, who decided the case IN favor Of DR..
F. The plaintiffs, however, by their counsel
Messrs Hudson & Patrick, appealed from his
decision, and carried the case into Hastings
Court, and was heard on last Saturday. DR..
F. being represented by Mr.. White.
DIR. F. in his testimony said he had been will
ing to receive the work and pay the price Of
$500, but upon examination found it was not
as represented by the agent-that 1t IL inaccu-
rate in various particulars-it is erroneous in
statement of State statistics; did not furnish
an accurate map of Staunton and surround
ings; population of Staunton given wrong; SO
OF Richmond and other places; and there were
railroads indicated on the atlas where none
existed.
Capt. Jed. Hotchkiss was examined by the
Defendants counsel as an expert in such
matters; had prepared maps for the State of
Virginia and for large publishing houses else
where, and upon examination considered this
atlas grossly inaccurate and unreliable, an. o
tissue of errors throughout. Rivers were not
shown as they should be. particularly the
Chowan, Roanoke and Kanawha, whose source =
were enormously given the same could be saidS
of Railroads, as none is shown as existing be-
tween Martinsburg and Hagerstown, and none
to Warrenton. 1t was also wrong, in statistical
Information of this state; no village being
known as Powells port containing over 500 In
habitants, or NO such village as "Riverheads"
in Augusta county known; he also condemned
the work as containing errors in spelling
| names. county boundaries, 60; had also seen
| many errors of a geological and climatologi-
cal character. He also pointed cut errors in
| the color Of Virginia; where the book referred
| to prominent battle scenes of the late war he
found that the town Of Winchester, the theatre
of SO many conflicts. is altogether omitted, and
| wrong statements concerning the days ght
| with Mcclellan.
Messrs. Hoover, and Nelson, and DR.. Fl. j.
Churchman were examined in regard to the at
las, and considered the work generally, as be-
| ing correct. without having given the details q
very thorough examination, and thought it
such O work as the prospectus announced.
The judgment OF the court was in favor of the
Defendant, thereby affirming the decision of
Justice Gordon.
| Several other cases are awaiting the decision
of this, which was agreed to be submitted as a
| test case.
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The oldest Liquors in market at the Annex
10 CENTS.


MAI. N. H. HOTCHKIsS.-From recent num-
Der of the Press, published at Lexington, KY.
we take the following notice of the above
named energetic agent of the c. e. o. r. r.
1--WE received few days since copy OF the
"Pine and Palm" containing picture Of Maj
N, H. Hotchiss, the popular agent of the Ches-
apeake Ohio Railroad. Appropos to this &C.
knowledgment we will add that Maj. Hotch-
kiss visited our city lately in the interest oil
this road, aud he speaks encouragingly OF the
completion OF the missing link" from the Big
Sandy to Mt. Stirling st sn early date He
made favorable impression upon our people,
and laid the foundation Of an extensive busi-
ness acquaintance on behalf of the interests oil
the G, & O. Road when this great route to the
Atlantic seaboard is completed. The gentlemen
from this section. who Joined The late excur-
sion under the conduct of Major Hotehkiss to
the Virginia State Fair at Richmond, speak in
the highest terms of praise Of his untiring at
tsntion, his generosity and polite attention &c
the excursionists. He rendered the hospltail'
ties of hi: home in Staunton, Virginia, to those
who stopped tkere. He will be long and kindly
remembered by all who Travelled with him, ano
the road he represents will receive the gooe
will and patronage of many on his account"
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For crackers, candy. and raisins, go to
Cts WILSON'S, AUGUSTA ST.

TEMPERANCE LEqepREss--Aa Fotieed In the
last issue of the SPECTATOR, Thos. n. Doutney
the celebrated temperance lecturer, began a Sc
ries of lectures ON the subject Of temperance IN
our city on last Monday night.
His lectures have been very largely attend
ed, and much interest has been manifested. Hi
is a natural actor, and his delineations OF the
different phases characterization is dramatic ane
effective.
During his lectures here some one hundred
and fifty have signed the pledge. nesidesa mum
Der of additions have been made to the differ
emit Temperance Societies Of the city.
On last night benefit was given him at Thu
Sons of Temperance He'll ia ror.piitsent to tn
services WHICH be has rendered here The ben
eft will again be repeated tonight. and it Ii
hoped that the attendance will be sufficient t.
remunerate him for his efforts in cause wnlc'
has the appreciation of all good citizens. Tn
admission is only ten cents, and very de
lightful entertainment is assured by the com
mittee of management.
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MARRIED At THE AMERICAN HoTEL.-On
last Wednesday a rather unusual marriage TOOK
place at the American Hotel in this place.
Miss Addie Proffett, pupil at the Augusta Fe-
male Seminary. aged about seventeen. was
united in marriage to DR.. Il. T. Stiglenan. OF
Floyd county, of which county Miss Profiett
was also native. Her father, Mr.. ]. p. Prof
felt, of Floyd, came here, accompanied by DR..
Stigleman, and, after consultation with the
Principal OF the school, the young lady repaired
to the hotel, and the ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. E. Baker, of the First Presbyterian
church, the bridesmaids being Miss A. L. Sti-
gleman Ia sister of DR.. stigleman) and Miss M.
E. Edwards, pupils at the Wesleyan Female In
stituie. Mr.. Cartmell. the Proprietor of the
hotel, gave them handsome entertainment
and On Thursday morning they left for their
home in Floyd county. accompanied by the
kind wishes of all their friends
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S1ATE nEHT AND RESOLUTIONS IN
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATEs-A official
statement was submitted to the Virginia
Legislature, last Friday, showing that
the total State debt proper is S29, 2G7 ,A5S,
of which S., 600 900 il held ia Virginia,
$ia. COZ, 600 In other States, and the re-
mainder in Europe. The House of Dele
gates instructed the finance committee
to inquire whether the present State of
Virginia 10 liable for the whole debt of
old Virginia, which includes the one
third act apart as West Virginia's quota.
A resolution was also adopted inquiring
as to change of the constitution reliev-
ing the State from the school tax, and
making in the duty of corporations and
counties to levy, col.9st and disburse
taxes for thss purpose. A resolution
pyoviding for the call of a State consti
tutional convention was referred.
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SEPARATE REJECTED BY THE b. q H. H. 70.
AND BY BALTIMORE CITY-ANoTHER PRoPo-
SITION TO LEASE THE ROAD.
AS was anticipated the meeting of the stock
holders of the Valley Railroad here on the Srd
inst resulted in the refusal of the city OF Balt1-
more and the B. & o. Railroad Company to con-
sent to the proposition of division recently
proposed by the representatives of the Valley
interests. The meeting was attended by the
same representatives Of Baltimore City and the
B. &. O. Railroad Company as were here at the
last meeting, and the following representatives
of the Valley :-Staunton was represented by
Mr.. John B. Evans, who presided, Mr. Il. ".
Burke and Capt. Thomas D. Ransom; Lexing-
ton by Messrs. s. II. Letcher, w. p. Houston
and w. A. Anderson; Rockbridge by Messrs
]. B. Dorman. A. 7. Barclay, - Leech, Pres
ident of the Board of Supervisors, - Ad-
ans and ]. M. Gibson: and Botetourt by Dr. j.
NJ. Splitter.
The reply of the 8. & o. Railroad and the city
of Baltimore to the proposition of the Valley
stockholders was read. It. was very lengthy,
and embodies history of the road, with the
position of the B. o. Railroad Company and
Baltimore City on this question of division,
which we give in another column from an edi-
torial from the Baltimore Sun, stating the
points raised in said reply.
The Valley representatives objected earnestly
to this statement being put upon the records Of
the Company, but it was urged and secured by
scaled vote-Baltimore City and the B. 4 u
Railroad Company voting In the affirmative
After this matter was disposed Of, Mr.. Ander-
son, of Rock bridge, offered resolution appoint
| ing committee of five which shall not nave
power to act without four concur, to which
authority is given to lease the completed road
for twenty years and not more than thirty years
at 81, 900 per mile. per annum. and the remain
der of the road at the same terms as fast as sec
lions of five miles shall be completed; the les
sees giving good security to carry cut their con-
tract and keep the road in order.
The resolution was seconded by Mr.. Keysei
and unanimously adopted. The chair appoint
ed the following gentlemen on the committee
w. A. Anderson, Henry Duyaf, VIM. keyser
]. B. Dorman, and John Echols.
The meeting then adjourned.
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Circuit Court.


Circuit Court.
DECISION AGAINST THE CITY OF STAUNTON.
Some years ago the City Council passed an
ordinance authorizing the improvement OF
Main street, known familiarity as the Main
Street Improvement" and charging tho pro-
perty owners along the line Of improvement
one half OF the cost. The ordinance was passed
by vote of seven councilmen. all of who In were
present when the vote was taken. After the
work was done, a number of citizens resisted
the payment OF the assessment for their pro-
portion of the cost of said Improvement
others. who got opt an Injunction. and reisted
payment In the Circuit court.
After several trials and amended bills, the
case was finally decided on yesterday against
the city, for the reason that there was only
when the ordinance was passed, whilst the
charter required that, to make any improve
1;ent, for which property o.nsrs should be
chargeable for one-half there should be either a
petition of two thirds of the property owners
along the proposed line of Improvement. or
else vote of two-thirds of the City Council
voting In favor of such Improvement.
It being proved by the records ofth Council
that only seven members were present, voting
unanimously for the Improvement. yet as the
charter required two-thirds vote, Judge Nc
Laughlin on yesterday decided that the proper
ty owners were not liable for the assessment
levyed upon them by the city.
Judge Mclaughlin. on yesterday stated he
had disposed of the Injunction case OF the b. d
Ohio R. R. Express vs.. The City Of Staunton.-
This case was instituted by the Elk. Co, to re-
strain this city from the collection of license
tax on said company, and is decided against
the company.
Up to yesterday $50 DEGREES have been enter
ed in the Circuit Court.
=a IT,, ,-,nr,,,
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"German syrup"

such test of its curative qualities as Boschee'f
German Syrup. In three years two million
four hundred thousand small bottles of this
Druggists in this country to those AFFLICTED with
Consumption, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs
Pneumonia and other diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people unde-
niable proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Druggists in every
town and village in the United States are rec
Ommending 1t to their customers. Go to your
Druggist, and ask what they know about it,
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size. Three
doses will relieve any case. For sale by DR.. N.
WAIT q BRO. and G.. w. MAY & Co. decl8-eoW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-10

On Tuesday morning of last week q
house occupied by Charles Garland (col-
ored) on the farm of William II. Tur.
ner. Esq, in the North Garden neigh.
borheea, in Albemarie county, caugh,
re'WhfTst three of Garland's childfen
made their escape, but one was SO badly
burnt that it died three hours after.
wards. No one was in tbs house with
the ehisdrea when it caught fire anl
the mon who saw the fire were unable
to reach the house In time to save th,
suffering child Charlottesville Jeferso
Man.
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How many young women who hare
inherited q prelisrosition to snasss,p5 ai,sl
have ruined theif health BY drinking
vinegar to reduce their forms to grace
full proportions. Allan's Anti Fat is alb
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MARRIAGES..

HoRN-STOUTAxoYER.-N Mt. Scion, Dec
LIST, Mr.. James H. Horn and Miss Mary c.
daughter of John c. Stoutamoyer. ESQ.,, all Of
this county.
AN-HUMPHREYs.-Near Greenville, Va
December 5th, Mr. VIM. H. Cochran and Miss
Mary ", daughter OF A. #. Humphreys ESQ.
all Of this county.
BEATHEaRALsron:-On the 18th ult.. by Rev
A. @. Flatherty, James r. Beaths and Miss
Mary Nj. Ralst0n,-all of this county.
MCCORMACK-CUFF,-Qn November 9th, 1873,
at the home Of ], w. Cuff. by Rev. O. F. Bur
psita J. Cuff. ali Of Rockbridae Co. Va.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. the residence OF
the brides father. pr. s. 2. G. Henkel. New
by Rev. 8. Hsnkel, d. b., Miss Rebecca M
Henkel and Mr.. Isaiah Funkhouser, only
child Of Mr.. Levi and Mrs. Mary H. Funk
houser, Shenandoah CO., Va.
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A GARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and
tndtscretiOns of youth, nervous weakness, ear
~ decay loss Of manhood, &C., will send re-
cipe that will cuBe you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by amission-
envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station
d. Bible House, Nea0 York Cfty. nos ly
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Benz. ]. Partlett, 81 W. Lombard ST. Baltir
more, says, Il have used Kellers Roman Lini-
ment in my family for Neuralgia and have
also seen its beneficial effects when used by one
OF my neighbors for the same complaint. 1t
has cured promptly in each instance, and is tbs
best remedy know Off - ~
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To THE PUHI1c.-9wing to the want Of pre-
yious notice that seats would lie reserEed at the
concert given last Friday, there was some con-
fusion, and consequent dissatisfaction to some
Of the ticket holders. It is cause of regret to
US, which must be attributed to oYr inexperi-
ance, and we hops it will he overlooked by our
friends. GEO. L: hAkER, manager.
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Y.M.C, A,-The meeting on last Sunday was
led by Mr.. John C. Scott who read the 23fo
chapter of ST. Luke. Remarks were MADE by
Messrs. John C. Scott, A. NJ. Simpson, L. N.
Doutney, DR.. Churchman. and Rev. W. A. Har-
ris. Prayer was offered by Mr.. c. L. Potter.
The Hall was unusually crowded. large
number of the members of different temper
ance orders being present. and were Warmly
welcomed "A large portion Of the audience
was composed of the youth Of the city. 1t is
more than gratifying to the officers and mem
bers of the Association to see the young men
come to their meetings. and it is hoped they
will make good use of their reading-room.
which is open every evening from 5to l9o'clock.
Mr.. B. I. Leftwitch will Lead the meeting next
Sunday, Subject: 9th chapter st. Luke.
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GEN. GRANTS MoyEaEass.-A
Washington correspondent of the Bait.
Sgas says:-
. "A private letter recently received here
from Gen. Grant indicated that his pur-
pose was not to return 10 the United
States for a year, as be did not expect
to leave England for his trip to China
and Japan until next summer, anG
would then return by way of San Fran
cisco. In this case the preparations to
receive him reported from Boston would
appear to be premature. A personal
friend of General Grant states, however,
that he understands the Ch;Ss and
Japan trip to have hsna ahandohed.
| Use rYREE's Ext. Lemon-there is no bet
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