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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

DOUBLE MURDER IN TExAs.--A dis
patch from Houston gives the particu-
lars Of a shocking double murder in
Anderson county, Texas. A party ol
six men rode up to the house of DR.. R. P.
Grayson, a prominent citizen, at night,
and asked his wife where the doctor
was, as one of their wives was sick, and
they wanted him to go and see her. Mrs.
Grayson told the men where the doctor
was. When he came out they began
shooting at him. They shot him forty
times. He fell dead Oh the spot. After
numbering him they rode back to his
house, and through the windows began
shooting at Mrs. Grayson, who had
gone to bed. She was shot dead. No
cause is assigned for the murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
SATURDAY., the 25h day Of May, 1873,

on the premises, to sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, that tract or parcel of land,
living three miles Northeast of Staunton, on
both sides of the McAdamized road, and on
both sides of Poage's run, containing $50
acres. This tract is known as the Poage farm,
is now in the occupation of Lewis Hartman. and
is one of the most highly improved and v:ilua-
BILE Farms in the Valley of Virginia.
TERMs-So much in cash as will pay the
costs of sale and the debt due to James A.
Walker, commissioner, secured in said deed of
trust amounting to about SO, 10000. The exact
amount of which viii be stated on the day of
sale, and for the residue credit of one, two
and three years will be given; the purchaser
giving bonds with approved personal security,
bearing interest from the day of sale, and the
title retained as ultimate security.
The property will be sold subject to certain
reservations of water-right and road way
which are fully expressed in the deed of M. G.
Hartman and wife to Lewis Hartman, bearing
date on the 18th day of August 1866, and re-
corded in the Clerks Office of the County Court
of Augusta county, in deed book NO. 81, page
g. JAMES BUMGARDNEk, JR,
apr3O-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

A NOVEL WALKING PROTECTOR
Tuesday novel undertaking in pedes~
trianism was begun at Toronto, Canada,
by an amateur athlete named James
Duff Henderson. He proposes to walk
distance equal to the earth's circum-
ference, and to finish his task within
two years, choosing the localities in
which to walk and resting where he
pleases. He is to receive $50 month
and expenses, and if he succeeds he is
to have $4,000. TO accomplish his task
by the LIST of May, 1880. he will be
obliged to walk forty miles day on an
average,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

DAMAGEs.-In the accident which oc.
Cured at the Narrow Passage bridge in
Noel was killed, who was single man
and had no one dependent on him ex
cept his mother, aged sixty years. Or
Monday Of last week, in the case O.
Funkhouser, Admir-. VS.. the B. & o. r
r. Company, the jury of the Circuit
court of Shenandoah rendered a verdict
of damages, for the killing of Noel, te
the amount Of 81 ,925.
The Counsel for the Railroad Com
pany have taken an appeal to the Court
ofAppeals, on the ground that the YER
dict is excessive and not in accordance
with the instructions of the Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

Hinton, Summers CO., w. Va, on the
line of the Ches. q o. r. r., is still Inn
proving. A number ofnew houses are
about being completed, aad others will
soon be built. A Catholic church is
now in the course of erection and Will
be completed this Summer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

The anauai Council Of the PROTESTANT
Episcopal church of Virginia will meet
In the city of Lynchburg on the 18th of
May. Bishop White will preside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GFNFRAI AnT1

CoLoRED METHoDIsTs.-Recently a
new denomination of the colored MethoD
olsts, styled the Southern Methodist
church, has been started at Atlanta Ga,
oy members Of the regular colored
Methodist Church which extends all
over the country. They allege as cause
for separation that the burdens inflicted
upon them by the national church were
unequal and unjust, and they complain
that they do not get fair share Of the
honors and privileges. There are, they
say, six colored bishops in the church,
| every one of whom lives in the North,
and they require each of the two colored
Methodist Conferences in Georgia to
pay 81 800 year, or So, 900 between them.
The bishops seldom come South, and the
reformers say "they do no good when
they come, but only ask for money!
1t is declared that they get nearly $780,
600 a year from all the colored Methodists
in the South, though it is not asserted
that they use all this fund for themselves
The Atlanta reformers announce a pur
pose to labor earnestly to support and ex
tend the new church organization. TIT
membership is not large as yet, but thu
leaders are described as active and zeal
Gus, and, in worldly phrase, as meaning
, business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

. A SAD CAsE.-Some months since
Mr.. Joseph H. Mann, of Loudoun coun-
ty, married, and on the night of the day
on which he took mis- bride to- his home,
party of the neighborhood treated him
to charivari or calithumpian seren ade
of tin horns, pans, kettles, horse fddles,
&C., making night Rideous with their
noise. He warned the parties off and
to frighten them fired in the air. nut
this having no effect upon them, he then
unfortunately fired into the crowd, and
the ball entered the neck and killed
John BresiaiR Q friend Of his, for which
he was recently tried fos murder and
sentenced to the petritentiary for eigh-
teen years. We think this harsh and
improper verdict, and that it furnishes
g suitable case for the exercise of Execu-
tive clemency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
COMMEssIONERs' SALE OF vALUA

~ BILE CITY PROPERTY.--Pursu to a
decree of the circuit court for Augusta county
entered ON the LIST day Of day Of April. 1878, in
HOge ct ais, the undersigned WILL on
Wednesday, the 5th dag of June, 1878,
SELL at public auction, to the highest bidder, in
front of the Courthouse in staunton, all Of a
certain lot of ground with a brick stable there
on, belonging to F. B. Hoge, situate in said
city, adjoining the property lately owned and
occupied by said HOge on Beverly Street, being
the same property that is known as lot No. IL
in the subdivision of the Kalorama property,
and which was conveyed to the said Hoge by
Margaret G. FL ansOn and others, by deed bear
ing date May 25rd, 1868, of record in the Clerk g
office of the 1dustings Court, d. B. No. 5,page
40l. The purchaser of this lot will have free
use of the above mentioned alley in common
with the own ers of the Kal0rama lots.
TERMS.-Ce.sh in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of suit :And expenses of sale, and the bal
ance on credit OF one, two, and three
years from Clay of sale. payable in equal annu-
al instalmef lts-the purchaser giving bonds for
the deferred instruments, with approved per-
Sonal security, bearing interest from date, and
waiving t'ae Homestead Exemption, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
THOS. G. ELDER,
WIN. PATRICK,
Commissioners.
E. M. Cashing & Son, Auctioneers. my7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

Mr.. James Dove, aged IS years, and a
pensioner of the war of 1912, died whilst
sitting at the break fast table at his resi-
dence, near Doveville, in Rockingham
comfy on the 23rd of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

Since the operation upon his eyes re-
Gently, Senator Robt e. Withers has so
far recovered the use of them as to be
able to walk about. For some time he
was compelled to be confined to q dark
ROOM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

INFANT MUSICAL PRoDIaY.-A cor
respondent of The State, writing from
Gloucester G. H., SAYS
1--WE have near here musical prodigy
ia the shape of little child just sixteen
months old. He can't speak word
scarcely yet, but has been singing sew
eral tunes with 'distinctless for several
months"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

The Alexandria Gazette says: Sena.
tor r. E. Withers has so far recovered
the use of his eyes that he can now
walk out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

1t seems that the Art Exhibition at
Richmond is not as Art-less as it was
ffsaFFed if Y9nld prove,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

SUITS FOR DAMAGES.-In the Circuit
Court Of Richmond, Messrs. Fred.
Faulkner, of that city, and L. II. Don
ally, Of Charleston, w. Va, through
counsel, entered suits against the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company for damages, in the
sum of $50, 900 each, for injuries received
at the time of the accident on that road
on the oath of February last, by which
Mr.. Falkner lost his left leg and Mr..
Donally both legs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

The loss by the burning of the Fret
Press building, in Detroit, was $4,000;
insurance, $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

A hoEse thief was hanged by mol
in Bellevilie, Kansas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

UGME.MAHE ROOTS AND SHOES-
HUGHES d MATTHEW have Increased facil-
ties for the manufacture OF MEMS 0nd RoYs'
HooTs and SHOES, and are prepared to supply
thing that is to be found in this market Gall
and see their improved styles. and be con-
WINGED that their work is the very. best. They
guarantee their work to be exactly what it Is
represented Give them trial and encourage
manufacturing at Aame, feb26-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

Mr.. Andrew Dyer, the popular clerk
of the Circuit and County Courts of
PendIeton CO., w. Va, died suddenly at
his residence in Franklin On the 9th of
nriI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
Staunton, Va, April 30th, 1878.
picIele VS.. Mitchell and ais,
ID and
Same VS.. u. p. Kinney. Trustee, and ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing consoJ :
idated causes, and especially persons holding jud q
naent liens against the real estate of George II,
1fitc,5ell-1dke Notice-ThatI have fixed upon
The 10Th dag of Nay, 1878,
at roy Office, to take the accounts required by
decree of the circuit court of Augusta &C unity
entered at the last March term in said ca Use al
w,hich time and place you are required to at
tend without further notice.
JOHN M. KIM, EY
may 7-4t Commits soner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
Sz,RICIXY PURE WHITE LEAD,
llGred Readu for tie BrMsh.l


contains about 60 per cent. by analysis. of P,r,
Lake Superior Iron. 1t is the cheapest ant
most durable Paint ever used for TIN or IrOI
opIron Bridges, Railroad Cars, &c. It has a pc
culiar affinity for Tin and Iron. and will in
crease their durability tourJold Ag-TRY 1T
All of the above in stock and for sale, by
DR. N. WAYT & BRO, Druggists.
mY7-Gm Main ST StauntOn Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

ESCAPE FROM JAIL.-Mr. Jas. Hutch
inson, who was convicted of a misde-
meanor at the last Circuit Court of Sum
sners CO., w. Va, made his escape from
the Jail at Hinton, about 9 O'Clock, ?.
NJ, on Monday OF last week by burning
G hole in the floor with q hot poker. The
Mountain Herald says: -
"He was discovered before he made
his escape, but the Sheriff was out of
town, and he walked off. The little ne
gro boy who was in Jail for breaking H.
to Rifles stnse Maden no effort to escane. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

WHALE IN YORK RIVERA cores
pendent of The State says that verita-
BILE whale has been seen twice lately in
the York river near Yorktown. It is
thought to be some sixty feet long. ..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

WHAT Mr.. TILDEN SAys.-In q re-
cent conversation on the Florida icon
fessions," Mr.. Tilden is repoFbsq as say
ing, "That he had no part whatever d.
rectly or indirectly, in procuring the
confession of the Florida ballot box
thieves. He said that he had neither
advised in favor or against the Passage
of the electoral commission act; that
he submitted to it as the law, and felt
bound to obey the judgment Of the law
full tribunal that decided against him,
and that ne could not disturb the peace
Of the country by individually, or
through others acting Oh li< qirecglql,
bringing exposures of well-known
frauds to the surface. He spoke with
great caution about what might be his
duty in case the frauds should be clear
ly proven before competent tribunal,
and reach to the presidential title itself
| by duplicating its possessor, and avoid
ed any direct expression Of conviction
| on the subject
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

PROBABLE MURDER IN SOUTHWEST
|ERN VIRGINIA.-A dispatch from
Wytheville to the n. Y. Herald gives
further particulars of the death OF Lee
Farmer, a citizen Of Carroll county.
Farmer disappeared from his house on
the ODD of April, and on the 18th his
| body was found in Red Island creek,
eight miles from his home A coroner's
jury returned q verdict that the deceased
came to his death from blows received
on the head. Suspicion attached to the
wife Of Farmer and another woman OF
bad reputation, who was living with
her, as the murderers, and they have
been arges ted. Farmer was an ex-Con-
federate soldier and Ves partially par
alyzed from the effects of a wound re-
ceived during the war. He was poor
imam, of peaceful disposition, and was
! well thought of by his neighbors. 1t is
said his wife and her confederates were
leading liis q sEFq qlT4fe, end that Far
mer was serious obstacle TO thena. ar
this account, it is alleged, they detern-
lined to get rid Of him, and In accord
lance with a pre-a arranged programme
murdered him and threw his body into
1.-The creek. FLe accused women were
committed to Jail to await indictment
and trial by proper tribunal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

STAUNTON, VA, May LIST. 1878
THE FIRM OF BURKE q HRADTEy
4 rs tins day dissolved by mutual consent
RO- w. BURKE
III. n. BRA DLEY,
| will continue the Wholesale and Ret al,
Liquor business in the Store formerly Se-
cupied by Burke & Bradley, and ask for tho nat
ronage so literally extended to them sr the
past My stock is one of the largest anA yest in
the State and. includes all the finesa brands of
Augusta County Whistles. A pie Brsndies. Sc
RO. w. BURKE.
With thanks to- my friends for the favors ex.
tenaeG 70 our late firm ask a continuance of
the same to Mr.. Burke. Va
my7-lt NJ n RRADTE,v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
For the SPECTATOR,
Closing Exercises of the Mint Spring
Debating Society.

MINT SPRING, VA, May LIST, 1878.
EDS. SPECTATOR A bright star-lit
eve called forth a most quiet, intelligent
gathering at the closing exercises of our
debating society here On the 10th ult.
Long ere the assembly had all arrived,
the house was called to order by Mr..
w. S. Brown, President.
Mr.. J. M. Lambert, "Salutatori-
an" being introduced, welcomed the
many sweet innocent faces before him,
end, dwelling for brief time on differ
ent topics, he then based an eloquent
and learned discourse on "Thought." -
Messrs. w. G. Abney and A. Blaulh,
debaters, hurled some fiery darts at
each other, but Augustus, being long
winded in hilarious controversies, rather
got the better of his indomitable oppo-
nent. That inculcated charm, toward
which all men look, is contained in "a
little more" the subject upon which
Mr. r. J. Dyche displayed an erudition
that places Kim among the Hterdti OF
oHr day. The HRoy and Girl of the
Period" was humorous production,
elegantly composed and charmingly
read by Mr. w. A. Wilson. When
Mr.. David Hinkle delivered the yale
dictory," there seemed to flow huentfy
from his aged lips an exquisite stream
OF pathos, as he enumerated the pleas
ant evenings that had been spent dur
ing the Winter together in debate.
The organization then adjourned sine
die.
Easter came and went like beautiful
dream. Our village was honored dur
Ing that time with visit from Misses
Fannie Bailey, of Lynchburg, and Hes-
ter Link, of Fort Defiance, nspils from
Fort Defiance Seminary. and their pre-
ceptress. Miss Clara Wheeler, of Eas-
tern Virginia. all accomplished and in
teresting ladies, and whose presence our
little village greatly misses.
Last Saturday evening, about one
O'clock. a very gentle haiIstorm passed
over us, doing no damage in the least,
although some of the hailstones were
about the size of a partridge egg.
Spring has dawned upon us, bringing
with it those many sweets we so fondly
adore EvYy dale and hillside IS clad
in verllal yestnenfs, while high and
lefty In the halniy air sing the merry
warbling birds. OCCASIONAL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

An article all young
Ladies should have. No
Gentlemen need apply. Send % cents and
3 cent stamps to Prof. J. C. HUBREY, P. o.
Box 81, Alexandria, virginia. may7-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

INOR SALE.-A Vineyard of about eight
II acres. with 5000 or 5000 choice bear
ing vines of the best varieties, within IL miles
of the Courthouse. A comfortable frame
dwelling on the lot, containing rooms.
For terms, apply to
apr23-tf JsE CITY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07
Monday, the 9Th day Of Nay. 1878,
that most desirable property known as the
AUGUSTA SPRINGS PROPERTY,

"STRLBLING SPRINGS PROPERTY.
rio nronerty consists of the original Angus
IN Strings tract, supp osed to contain $50
acres, and two additional tracts added thereto.
nneeJ to contain 500 acres. This property is
RishIs improved, and IS one of the most popu-
Lar watering places in Virginia. The property
will he sold upon the following terms, viz: So
nnch in hand as will pay the costs of suit and
sale. and the remainder in four equal annual
instalments bearing interest from the day of
saIeMthe purchaser giving bond with approved
nersonal security and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
GEORGE NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
HENRY B. NICHE,
JOHN PAUL,
CHARLES S. YANCEY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

The transit of Mercury across the sun
took place Monday-vesterday.
men in ten days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

E. NJ. CUSHING, Auctioneer, apr23-tds
fF1RUSTEES' SALE OFF VALUABLE and
L DESIRABLE REAL IESTATE.-By virtue
of q deed of Trust executed by Lewis Hartman
and wife. bearing date on the 10th day of Feb
ruary, 1871, 1 Will proceed on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

upfoU-IVts OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
900 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE
900 now offer to sell 3S3 acres of land,
lyingon both sides of Railroad, about two miles
West of CraigSvllle, in a good neighborhood,
CONVENIENT to schools, churches, mills, post Of
flee and Depot. 1 will sell to suit the purchaser
either the whole or part. Persons wishing to
buy would do well to call and look at the land,
which will be shown to them by me.
marI9-6m JOHN CLOVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-07

A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND FOX
of the Home Farm, containing I35 or I4O
Acres, as the purchaser may wish. Twenty-
1ve or thirty acres heavily timbered and with.
in Il miles of Fishersville Depot on C,bes q
Ohio Railrgad, in Augusta county
The quality of the land is first rate, and has a
new, unfinished log house it, with fine
the centre of the place.
Terms accommodating. Call on or address
SAM'L II. STEELE
narZS-n WaynesbOro Vo
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-17
PERSONAL.

Hon. Peter Dean, Duluth, at the Metro
politan.
James Browning, Esq, Deadwood, D. T.. at
the Merchants.
Budd Reeve, the orator, Minneapolis was in
the city yesterday.
r. j. Van Valkenberg, Esq, banker, La
Crosse, at the Merchants.
j. r. Linton, ESQ.,, of the Columbus, Ohio,
Statesman, is in the city.
Mr.. Charles II. Eaton, La Crosse, Northwest
ern manager of the American Express com.
Pany, Is at the Metropolitan.
MIR. Kavanagh returned yesterday from the
village OF Alden, Freeborn county, after clos
ing out the stock of A. +. Armstrong
bankrupt.
6. p. McKibben, Esq, Hutchinson, Mcleod
county, enrolling clerk of the last House of
Representatives, is in the city, greeting nunaer-
ons friends.
The Merchants hotel has steam elevator and
all the modern Improvements, with rooms
graded from $3.50 to So per day. The fol-
lowing were among the arrivals yesterday:
NJ. H. Alexander, New York; G. 81. Mathews,
B BaserDq R9,to Cong q Lee Chicago;
Z; Bassett, McGregor; c. 2. Sutton and child,
Worthington; I. N. Litchfeld. Thomson; Eli
Green, Michigan; P. G. ]. Cheney, Boston: E.
A.. Abbott, /. r. Riddle, Marshalltown; C. F.
l1l! Toledo. Ohio; J. G. Her, Omaha;J A.
Vim, St Louis; h. P. Watts, New Hampshire
James Browning, Deadwood, D. T.; N. Green.
Minneapolis; N. A. Little, Prescott; j. F. Lut-
ton, Columbus; ]. J. Cromwell, Philadelphia;
p. E. Young. Lake City; @. K.Crair. Cleveia, d !;
A. J.. Eshenon and wife. New York; p. A. De.
Graft, GAINESVILLE; w. N. Haines. New York; s.
Clugh, Toledo; j. c. Pierce, Red Wing; p. M.
Barry. Chicago; G. H. Barry. Jr., Mich; d.
a.. Cory. Chicago; M. F. Randall, st. Louis; j.
3: slichter, Chicago; W. Fisher Lewis, M.
Riley, Minneapolis; N. D. Gray, Milwaukee;
=; y; Hospes and wife. J. E. Hospes, Mrs. NJ
Clark. Saltwater; r. NJ. Raymond, Iowa.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-17
DOWN IN THE DUMPS.
Hattie Mcbride, Not of Madison Squa
Among Them.

Hattie Mcbride, Not of Madison Square
Among Them.
A rainy day on Tuesday drove a batch
into the hospitable arms of the police. Al
least yesterdays police court showed that the
arms of the force had embraced Hattie Nc
Bride, John Minown, John Dunn, Frederick
Hurst and Ed. Krahmer.
The court took 'em up seriatim and let
en- absquatulatim-Latin for come down
with funds.
John Mlnown was informed he ought to
make it his own business to keep sober. and
for his sim pie drunk he might donate SIS to
help reduce the thirteen mills lew.
Having done so much for Minown
the court couldn't do less for John Dunn.
Dunn accordingly was dunned out of SIS.
These cases having been disposed of the
court was ready to take up an affair with
woman in it. Hattie Mcbride and Frederick
Hurst were charged with being the keep
eress and he her keeper. The court
admonished the 17-year-old kid that
If he kept on in his evil ways he'd answer to
Gabriel's toot as a goat. So young man
shouldn't be SO fast. and in some measure to
relieve him of the means to gosit he might
ram his fist down into his pocket and fetch
out $13. He complied with the CO pulsion
AS for the young mans motherly looking
lnamorata, she wanted to be tried by her
peers. Pears to me muttered the Judge.
this gilt framed female does not understand
hn. man nature, as bundled together in the
averssge jury. But, continued to the 2lst
inst.
As for 3 rahmer, the court partly heard it,