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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-19

MILLINE Err Z
Mrs. ID. A. SHEPHERD 4 co. are still
receiving NEW GOODS, direct rom New York
and baltimore and respectfully ask the public
to cali and examine their stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere. They are determined not to be
UndersOld by any House. aN1A
Don't forget the lumber, No. 2, New Street.
novl9-6t ~ !
NISSOLUTI0N of COMPREHENSIVE
ID The firm OF MIX 4 KINGAN Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The bust
ness will be continued at the old stand by
JAMES F. KINGAN, who will SETTLE all mat
tiers of the firm, and be glad to see all who want
anything in the Jewelry line
PAUL A. MIX
Nov 18th, 1878. St JAMES F. KINGAN. /
VTTANTED-A COOK.-Wanted to hire q
w WHITE WOMAN to cook and do house.
work for small family in toUn (no washing
and ironing done at honey One who Is will
ing and efficient can find good situation by
addressing II. o. BOX 152.
nol9-tf Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-19

A DMINISTRAT0RS, SALE OF PER-
n SONAL PROPERTY.-The undersigned,
Administrator of the estates Of Alexander H.
McClintic, decd, and Alice McClintic, decd,
will proceed to sell at public auction. to the
highest bidder, at the late residence of said
Alex. H. McClintic, in Bath county, Va, on
Tuesday, the l7th day Of December, 1873.
all the Personal property of both of said estates
consisting of 9 head of Horses, Mules and Colts,
81 head two year old Cattle, q yearling Cattle.
several Cows and Calves, yoke of Oxen. l Ora
ded Durham Bull. 20 or so head Sheep, AZ Fat
Hogs, some Stock Dogs, Brood Sows, &C.,
Four-horse Wagon, l Two-horse Wagon, Ok
wagon, l Jersey Wagon. Champion Mower,
Buggy Hay Rake. l Wheat Drill, Plows. Har-
rows, and other Farming Implements; 3 sets
Harness. about loco bushels Corn, 200 bushels
of Wheat, 100 bushels Oats, lot Orchard Grass
Seed, about IS tons Hay, lot Fodder, Wheat and
Dat Straw, and a large lot of Household and
Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash for sums under Ten
Dollars and on all sums above Ten Dollars a
credit of six months will be given. Purchasers
to execute bonds with good personal security.
The two year old CATTLE will be sold for cash.
JOHN P. MCDANNALD, Admir- Of
II nd McC1intfc dcc,d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-19

SERIOUS ACCUSATION AGAINST A
MINIsTER.-Th Rev. DR.. James Dixon
resigned his pastorate of the Centenary
M. E. Church, at New Albany, Ind,
several days ago. DR.. Dixon is accused
of exhibiting a forged certificate of a
divorce from his wife to a young lady
parishorer, and of asking the young
lady to so across to Louisville with him
and there marry him. The young lady,
with the certificate in her possession,
promptly laid the matter before her pa
rents, and the parents before the church.
The minister denies any knowledge of
the alleged certificate, claims never to
have courted the young lady, and says
he resigned his passionate in order to
connect himself with another Chris
tian denomination,
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LEGAL NOTICES.
COMmIssIoNER.s NoTTCE.-1n r

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-In pursu-
~ ance of the decree of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, entered April 3rd, 1873 in the
cause of the Creditors Of the Vir9inia Ranking
and Trust Company u.s. the Trustees of said Com
Pdny and ais, shall proceed at my Office in
StauntOn, on
Thursday, the 5th day of December, 1873,
to take account, list, of the trust funds and SUBJ
jecis involved in this cause; and, End. of the
amount OF the capital stock Of the Virginia
Ranking and Trust Company, not fully paid
up, Of the parties bound therefor, and of the exI
tent of their liability in this cause. ~ y
noy5-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com,r.
A UGUSTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS OF-
"a FICE, TO WIT:
Taken up by James NJ. Har-
ris on his land in the neighborhood of Old
Providence Church, the 2lst day Of October,
1878. of the following description, viz: A
HEIFER Of dark roam color, white on belly.
white spot In forehead, dark leg. no brand or
ear mark: supposed to be three years DID, and
appraised at $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,
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A PECULIAR CAsE.-The st. Louis
breach of promise case of Foestlin
against Barnes presents the popularity
of s plaintiff who cannot understand
English and a defendant who cannot
speak anything but English. The
former is a German girl, and she de-
clares that the man made her under
stand by gestures that he wanted to
marry her. He replies that he was only
trying to tel! her story in pantomifne
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-19
Obstructive Fire at the Virginia Peniten.
tiary.

AT about two o'clock on last Friday
morning fire broke out in the Engine
room of the Penitentiary and burning
up rapidly soon destroyed the coopers'
shop, carpenters and furniture shops
and the shoe and machine shops. As
soon as the fire was discovered the fire
department of Richmond were sum-
moned and were shortly upon the
grounds, and with the assistance OF
some of the prisoners under guard made
every exertion to stop the flames, but
were unsuccessful until all of the shops
above named were destroyed
At one time the flames caught the
window and door frames of the build
ings in which are located the cells, and
in which are confined some five hun
DIRE prisoners. At this juncture the ex-
element was intense, the prisoners cry
ing out in agonizing screams at what
they believed would be their terrible
death. A large police force and mum.
Der of the First Virginia Infantry, in
uniform, were present, however, and
prevented anything like an outbreak.
The fire in.the neighborhood of the cells
was soon extinguished the sufferings
of the convicts, though, is described as
intense At one time such was the heat
that it would blister mans face who
was at the windows of the cells.
The loss, variously estimated at from
$50, 900 to 100000, falls heavily upon the
State at this time. The usefulness OF
the institution is materially injured
though the superintendent proposes to
resume operations, on limited scale,
in such shops as require no special ma
chinery.
No steps can be taken towards re-
building the shops destroyed until the
Legislature meets, which is on the first
Wednesday in December.
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THE VALUE OF STATE CREDIT.-Mr.
st. Andrew, an intelligent Englishman.
who settled in Southside Virginia sew
eral years since, is now on visit to
London, and in a recent letter says:
II have been trying to interest capt.
talists in q manufacturing enterprise for
Farmville, but I find the State debt
confronts me at every turn. I believe If
the debt were fixed we could get mil
lions from England. The English have
9 love for Old Virginia above all the
Abiding to this letter the Richmond
Dispatch says: ''To allow this State
debt question to remain as at present Is
to invite trouble at home and and dis
grace abroad" sfsA9
Here in Virginia the question of pay
ing our State debt is not only one of the
greatest commercial interest, but also OF
the highest honor and strictest duty !;
while the payment of the debt of the
United States is one that perhaps con-
Germs our material interests only SO that
we cannot afford to repudiate either.
Failing in the payment Of the first we
lose our honor and good name as well
as our money, and in repudiating the
latter we bring commercial ruin upon
ourselves as well as upon the rest of the
country.-xate. , As &c
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OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER. !
Staunton, Va, Nov. 18th. 1878.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX.PAYERS-Nn
IN tice is hereby given that the state tar
for 1873 is now due and payable on o. before the
LIST day OF December proximo, with a deduction
Of two per cent. Five per cent will be added
to all taxes remaining in my hands after the
above date. JOHN NJ. CARROLL
novI2-3ts-v copy. Treasurer.
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IN IHVestlgdCIOH Uy GHo autIIu11tIeS u
the Central Lunatlc Asylum, at Column
bus, o., has shown that fer some months
certain attendants have been in the
habit of dqcking patients for violation
of rules, and, as this is in violation OF
the course Of treatment, ten female at
tendants, residents of Columbus, have
been discharge, and the investigation
still continues. The superintendent de-
clares that he has only known of this
practice Of ducking for q few days, and
intends to discharge all attendants who
have engaged in the cruel procedure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
ABANDONING HER PARENTS FAITH.
How n Young Jewess Len her Home and
was baptized as " Christian.

Lucy Sherck, pretty Young Jewcss, aged
II, daughter Of parents who are firmly attached
to tho faith OF their fathers has. for n year
been receiving Christian instruction in the Ap-
pleton Mission. In Kent avenue. Brooklyn. She
left her parents bent on becoming q Christian
and has followed the instruction given her by
Miss Emma Holmes and othor toachers In the
mission with zeal. Her disappearance from her
home at 125 Ninth street. on Feb. 8. created much
cominotion among her friends. who already
knew OF her intention to rcnOunce Judaism.
She had been n nsalcswoman in Benjamin Wade's
fancy goods store at 1913 Grand street. and was
much liked. She left a note saying that she was
anxious to become n Christian. and knowing
that sho could not remain at homo and adopt
the Christian faith, she had decided to 90 TO
live in a Christian family.
She did not tell where she was going. and Mr.
JOurdan. superintendent of the Appleton Mis-
sion, which she had attended. refused 10 dis
close her whereabouts. Tho family had ex-
pcricnccd much trouble with an older daughter
Fannie. who rcnounoing her faith. had married
an Irish Catholic named Gallagher. and had
adopted his faith. They had already had many
words with their daughter Lucy about the
same subject. telling her that her conduct would
disgrace them in the eyes of their people and
s6crek did no, earn of his daushter tS ss stoppns
place until Wednesday. Then he heard that
she had been living with q Mr. Ross. and tha;
she expected TO he baptized on that evening in
the Appleton Mission.
Both parents attended the mission on
Wednesday night. and heard tho Rev. Reuben
Jcffrey. pastor OF the Marcy Avenue Baptist
Church. preach on tho subject Of baptism from
Romans VI. 4. ,Aitcr this service the baptistry
relieved at the neck and elbows with white
linen bands and In front with a white rose was
led 70 II by the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey. She stepped
into the water. The minister bathed her tenn
pies, and then asked; " Do you believe In tho
Lord Jesus christi" She answered I'm a loud
voice ." | do" She then chose the name Of
Ruth. and the minister saying; " | baptizc thee
Lucy as Ruth Sherck. in the name Of the
Father. Son. and Holy Ghost" gently lowered
her into the water. dipped her beneath the sur
lace, and lifted her up again. The sobs Of the
parents were audible during the service She
was congratulated and kissed by her Christian
friends. and departed with them. her face radi-
ant with happiness.
parents. provided that she is received as "a
Christian: else she will go TO live with the sis
ter who has become Catholic
Mr.. Jordan OF the Mission believes the young
woman ~ be an earnest Christian.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
OUR POSTfL SERTICE.
The Temperance 4 s-ociation In the Post once
What the Postmaster Says.

meeting of the Executive Committee Of
tho New York Post ONCE Temperance Assoca-
tion was held yesterday afternoon, and reports
were submitted. When Col james began his
system Of conducting the postal service on
business principles he found a great deal of hu-
man nature in his clerks. many Of whom were
ardent disciples and life long friends Of John
Barcycorn and Apple Jack. Some time since il
entered the fertile brain Of Mr.. Bannsrman. the
postmaster's Secretary. To star, a temperance
society. not goodie society but practical.
common sense association With the consent
Of Col James this was done and the officers. as
scheduled on the 22d inst, are as follows,
PrcHdent-Ievi Blakoslcy, Auditor
Nicc.rreHdent-S Bowne, Superintendent Carriers
secretAry-Ihos Bnnnounhn Sccreiuy
Treasurer-Charles Forester. superintendent News.
Iibrarian-II Broas scarchcr
The Postmaster and all the chiefs take great
interest in the association. which has already
been the means OF doing great good among
Superintendonts John Richards, William lag
gerty. NJ, A. head, William Warning, r. J.
g. II, Lounsberry, are active mGmbcrs, while
Dwight Lawrence. Gnyler and Pearson. are
with the association IN spirit. o,
rant tDelmonico's old place on Fourteenth
street. speeches were made by Uol. James, the
Il. Il. Bannerman, Rev. Dr. Hatfield, aud others.
Tho following pledge was circulated and ex-
tensivey signed:
ISOLATION OF thc New Nork ro. once, do Voluntarily
subscribe 10 the following pledge .
abstain from the use asa beverage Of all nlokcslng
temperance specially among my associates ol the New
Col James says that while he is not in favor
OF any strat-lA laced nonsense in business or out
of IL he finds this association practical help to
the help he can
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
JIM FIsK'S FRIEND LYNCH.
a Combination OF Good and Evii-sirty-seven
I.ives ssnved-Insane Now

Thomas Lynch, the Eighth avenue OYSTER
man, we'll known for his connection with James
Fisk. Jr.. was committed to the Rloomingdale
Asylum for the Insane by Justice Duffy yestcr-
day, his wife having presented tho petition
Lynchs insanity was due to injuries received
when he was thrown out OF a wagon in
Seventh avenue on the Both OF July last
Ffs head struck on piio OF oobpfc stones.
He has never been the same man since.
and the least Indulgence In stimuants has
caused him TO have symptoms Of lunacy
When taken To- the asylum last evening Lynch
curtly said 10 the Physician" Doctor | have
brought you patient pointing out his attcn-
danu but first. want 10 know your terms for
good accommodations. and the opportunities
thr uiion AFFORDS Tor recreation and amuse-
mont. He Il not ineurahe."
Lynch Is sad to have done more Of good and
eyil cnmpn"d than almost any other man in
Ncw York. Years ago he WAS u bOatman of
Fulton Market. and as such saved many per-
sons, from drowning. About the same time ho
the draft riots he took possession Of the T'ibms
building, and defended It against the mob. In
1864 he moved into the premises which have
boon the resort of half the politicians and nearly
all the actors In New York. He had also a little
branch oyster house in the Twenty-third street
with Jim Fisk. II was Lynch who, when strikers
stopped the trains AT liornellsvill". went down
AT the head of hundred lads and started them
running again. Under Fisk and Gould Lynch
with his men defended the Grand Opera House
against the opposing factions OF the Erie man
agcment.
Lynch did not disdain the use of weapons
when occasion served. In 1869, when returning
from picnic given 10y his club. one Mulligau.
belonging to Il rival organization struck at him
aud hit Mrs. Lynch. Mulligan had crowd of
hackers. aud Lynch, finding them too many for
him. fired twice AT their leader Mulligan fell
but his wounds were not fatal aud Lynch was
acquitted.
To offset his acts OF violence Lynch in 1873
rescued eighteen men at the burning OF tho oil
works in Weehawkcn. opposite Twenty third
street. by taking them from dock to which
access on tho land side had been cut
OF by the flames The river all around was
covered with flaming. oil but Lynch. putting OF
men. ana also saved n schooner. ON other
occasions he rescued persons from burning
dwellings, and 1t Is said that In all he has
rescued 81 persons
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
FIGHTING FOR HER BOYS.


X. W. {. Miller, private Secretary TO Carl
Schurz. protesscd to have discovered. several
months ngo. evidence Of his wiie's inndclity
while in Washington. He nj once Instituted
proceedings for divorce. Mrs. Miller asserted
that she has equally good grounds for divorce.
and she directed her lawyer to begin n cross
suit. Pending the litigation Mr.. Miller obtained
the custody of the children. three fine looking
boys, aged TO- 4. ana years In order to keep
them away from their mother. he sent them to
Mrs. Lounlsberry's residence on West Side av-
enue. Jersey city Heights. Mrs Miller asccr-
tnined where tho children Were. and came TO
Jersey CITY in December last She asked Mrs
l.Oundsberry Tor permission to board with her
This WAS granted. The children were allowed
70 occupy the same apartment with her. but not
to.go out with her.
Yesterday afternoon she coaXcd the youngest
child away from the house and took him 10 the
Police tentrnl oilire. where she invoked tho aid
of Chief Nathan. She demanded the custody II
Justice Pcluubot who sent Detective singleton
with Mrs Miller to Mrs. Lound7tcrrys house.
The boys were phyng near the house and
recognizing their mother. they went with her.
Mrs. Loundsberry and her husband, with
counsel soon ,otncd the party at the Police
were all grouped before Justice pcloubct in the
Inspectors room. Justice Poloubct said that
hn could not Restrain the mother from taking
possession Of the children and she walked out
OF tho room trlumphhntly. declaring that no
man dared 70 stop between her and her boys,
been issued giving the father the custody Of the
children.
She left Jersey City last night She is "A hand
some woman. with pale face and dark eyes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
scHuRz's NOTIONS or REFORM
The Wholesale Discharge OF Employees In
the Patent once.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-Schurz illustrated
ciyil-seryico reform as practised in the Interior
Department by dischargng about one hundred
employees in the Patent Ofiice. without consul
tatiOn with the chiefs Of bureaus TO make room
for future appointments, Some ten or dozen
now appointments have been made in the last
week and others are TO follow. These re-
movals arc intended TO clear out people who
haven't enough influence to stay Many dis
mendations Of chiefs Of bureaus that persons
should be- dismissed for incompotency have
been persistently disregarded. The most cu-
rious feature OF the whole trouble Is that several
assistant examiners whose appointment hns
been the subject OF elaborate competitive OK
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-03-01
BOLD BURGLaRs IN JERSEY CITY.
Threatening TO shoot Young Woman while
Kansacking her Room.

The Jersey City police were informed yes
terday OF daring burglary in the residence Of
Mr.. Edward Wcissenborn. on Nelson avenue.
near Grace street. The burglars entered the
room of Miss Flora Weisscnborn. a young
woman OF Is, on Wednesday night. She was
awakened by hearing something fall on the
floor. She rose in bed quickly. and one OF the
burglars. fearing that she would scream.
clutched her by the throat. and threatened II
she uttered a word. to blow her brains out.
Footsteps were heard at tho same instant ON the
lowor landing. and ons OF the burglars called
out TO his companion. Let 70 Of her. Some
The men hurried out OF the room. and Miss
Weissenborn. half crazed with freight. ran
down stairs, ana fell fainting into her broth
crs arms. This gave the men a chance TO as
cape through the front door. She could only
make signs ana pointed up stairs. From the
condition Of her room ii was surmiscd that
burglars had entered it. and ii was not until
Yesterday that she regnined sufficient strength
10 tell the story. She is suffering from severe
nervous prO-tratiOn.
The burglars did not carry of anything Of
value. although they ransacked every drawer
In the bureau