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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-01-01
DEATHS,

Obituaries ere Charged tor at esvertfs1ag rates,
Notices Of deaths published orat,sitolSsIy.
TAYLoR.-In Richmond, Dec. 18th. after a 7ono
and painful illness. Mrs. Elizabeth s. Tavlor'
wife of Mr.. VIM. F. Taylor, First Auditor of
Public Accounts.
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GPECIAL NOTICE.. G. Yeager's valuable
- Recipe Book, entitled 'RECIPES FOR
The WORLD" has been reduced to SO cts
making All kinds OF Bread, Yeast, Cakes, Pas
Try, PAdaings, Desserts, Preserves Jellies, &c.
Al orders addressed to the Staunton SpECTA-
TOR Will receive prompt attention
respectfully, ]. G. YEAGER,
ocIz-om Stanton, Va.
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Total, Ole

The avenues leading to an early grave have
often been opened by a cough or cold. Thou
sands have been cured and saved by DIR. Bulbs
Cough Syrup.
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BRIEFS.
L % a p 4.

AS -.
sob the snow the beautiful snow"
"Wnters wintry blait' has come at last
Esa-norss were not free on Christmas DAY.
Thanks to the bel-punfh
Never encore an apple more than once.-N..
Herald.
Neitber should Won Iiare it more than once.
Make vour GOOD resolutions to-day and don't
break them tc-morroY.
y r,ro,1,io. and twins ieyer come singly.-N.T.
6-yald.
Ws.vp BECAUSE misery loves company.
at is aeeter to give than to receive on New
Years day.
The West Augusta Guard" have gone East
The Gubernatorial party left here in high
spirits yesterday.
The church bell appeals to our feelings.-N.l
Herald
No! no! It peals its own notes and appeals
to our notes.
"Why shouldn't the pump at the cor
ner of Main and Augusta streets be repair
ed?' We give it up. The city fathers shouio
look after their water works
The petition to the Legislature for the re-elec
ton OF Judge Mclaughlin, left yesterday, witt
between 3 and 1000 signatures.
Why is q mother-in.law's. mouth like a res
taurantg Because II il open at all hours.
e ne Of aicator was =, tn
dic1tor. -
Don't be so indefinite Ten us which editor
APPoRTIoNMENT OF SCHOOL. FUNDS TO TIL
CoUNTY.-The following distribution of Schoo
funds to the county has been made since tn
10th of December. The first State apportion
meni of 81, 1925, was distributed to the Dis
tricts on the 10th of December. After payin
the Treasurer the sum of S9O.07, the balance du
him for past year. and S2l.2O, his commission O.
81 ,4l225, the sum of $l223.95 was distributed t
the districts at the rate of l3 cents per head {
school population, leaving balance in th
Treasury of $7.03.
On the 18th OF December 81, 1890, the amour
of the first apportionment of county fund
was distributed at the rate of Al cents per hea
of school population.
On the 25th of December, 81 ,353.75, the amour
of the second State apportionment. was di'
tributed at the rate of 25 cents head OF sclAt
population,
The Districts, and the school population {
each, and the aggregate amounts distributed
each are as follows:
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THE GREAT WAR sBooG.-Messrs. John e.
Potter & Company, Publishers. Of Philadelphia
announce the completion of their History OF
"The Russo-Turkish War;" and are now pre-
pared to fill orders.
The work gives thorough and exhaustive
history of both nations, together with full &C
counts of the dreadful massacre of Christians in
Bulgaria, and ether atrocities. 1t makes an
elegant Octave voiunse. is largely illustrated
with Maps, Plans, Portraits and Battle Scenes,
and is neatly printed and handsomely Sound
Price s.. Those who have already reviewed ad-
vance copies speak IN glowing and favorable
terms of it, and we believe The work will bear
out in every respect the representations Of its
publishers.
Local Agents arc wanted for it's sale.
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Tile NEW YEAR.

Tile NEW YEAR.
Silent and white
Thro' the dim night
Fell the soft snow,
Now fast. now slow,
Making the posts
lake sleeted ghosts
fscbing the WOODS
In finer goods
Than ever were spun by Ia orta1 Skill
And bleached on the sunny side of the hill
Where fringes are woven by weavers, where
The warp is mist, and the wool is air
The world is dressed like a bride, in white
Although tie poor old year died last night
Drop loL z hSac
On the cold bier
OF the brave year
whose earse ishere.
His Wotk IS aOAe,
And battles won,
And he will be
Namedwith the free
Thro' future time
For deeds sublime.
We welcome here
Yhe new boIn year.
The snow that falls
From the graywalls
Of the thick clouds
Is not for shrouds
For the days fed
Or the years dead.
IT'S thewhitefeece,
Emblem OF peace,
Seat down TO cheer
ThesQft young yeai.
Nay no red vein
Make no red stain
On the robe whits
Wove last night.
So ring the soft
Sweet bells aoft,
Ring tho true chime of the good time,
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rents arc wanted for its sale.

Y. n. C. A.-There was q very interesting
meeting and an average attendance al the I
NJ. G. A. Hall last Sunday P. NJ, although the
weather was extremely incement.
Mr.. Tolbert Coleman having the meeting in
charge read part of the 18th Chapter ofNatthew
and several Psalms selected for their appropri-
tateness to the closing Sabbath of the year. His
comments thereon, made at some length, were
sNemn and appropriate.
bN. Morgan Shctt made an interesting an
very Nor BILE little ADDRESS upon the subject of
self szssa nation, its Importance al this time,
tFs IN ts1lts, &c.
Sexf &anday which is the frst Sabbath ofine
"a Salls $50 Therefore the day when the public
Of xss sr~ ca-aially invited to attend, the
meet.s " re- eenNueted by Captain H. l..
Hoover. $50 She sth Chapter of Romans.
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Ring tho true chime of the good time,
Ring loud and clear for this New Year.
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FOR RENT.

LJGR RENT.-The LUTHERAN PAR g--,a
dsea o soN Saiss 5asR hS5 521l s
Ker. Apply to CTS. BAKER. M. p. FUNK
H Gus, Il or GEotF. click Committee
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Robert Miller. well known colorel
this city died Of pneumonia on Dec.
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f Ek a,,, Deg. gssh.-The marx mari e et
d9 Aules and Interrupted bv the
lacsipts OF grain have been
'1and limited. Sales to9 oee ~
HOT white, and lslSxSS for for re ~
iltz.) Sales OF CO.. <Hs9
OF Oats at &rh at I'm
-. 49,. -,
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Ne are Indebted to Hon. john 7. Harris for
I >Rlle OH Alic.diocuments. for Witch ha will
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BALTIMORE
Best Beeves.
Generally rated
NJ 5aiupa or gooi
Ordinary thin'S
Extreme range
Most of the sale
! RICHMOND M
this week has b
|hclidaas. 4he
|lignk ana the de
kWheat at l30@1.
.ancaster and
M white. Sa,
thing doing
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MARRIAGES

J. W. NEWTON'S Store
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-04-21
The Ili,noi. Democracy.

The Democrats Of Illinois have Just
held their convention at Springfield,
and nominated for State Officers. The
platform expresses confidence In the
people. opposes sumptuary legislation,
demands the reduction Of taxes, tariff
for revenue only. graduated income
tax, taxation Of Treasury notes and
bonds by the States, counties and mu.
inequalities, the immediate repeal Of
the resumption act. no distinction be-
twoon gold aud silver ooin, no further
low interest bonds, no subsidies, the
repeal Of the bankrupt Law, 4 restriction
Of the jurisdiction Of the Federal courts
and the regulation Of convict labor.
An additional resolution was adopted
attacking the title Of tho President aud
donouncing the means by which be was
placed in tho whito House.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-04-21
aaahattan Mines Items.

During tho week ending yesterday
morning the mill reduced $50 tons,
1889 pounds Of ore, and during the
same period thero was shipped bullion
OF the valae, Of $32, ,SlG. OF.
The slopes in tho 67o.level OF tho
Frost shaft are now producing largo
quantity and better quality of ore
than heretofore. Tho G70-drift con-
tinues in good ore and the stope is be-
ing extended east az the drift advances.
The 770.west drift carries good ore in
places, indicating o near approach to
the chimney. .. ..i.
The 600 stope in the Curtis shaft is
producing the usual amount Of ore
from the south ledge. the top Of the
north ledge yet remaining intact. Tho
eastlevel on the north ledge is being
pushed ahead, and the drift on the
bottom ledge. which is still some dis
tanco in advance Of the stope. will be
started next week. In tho 750.crosout,
the ground has changed. showing that
the ledge is near. Tho 5l7-wcst. drift
continues in good ore.--Rtvdiie 18th.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-04-21
Hagermnn's Position on the
Bullion Tax Bill. ....

Bullion Tax Bill. ....
As the name Of J. C. Hagerman, of
Reno is being freely canvassed for nom-
ination by the Democratic State Con-
vention for the office OF Governor, we
present below his action ON the Bullion
Tax Bill, which yas passed by the Leg
islature and vetoed by Governor Brad
ley.
II will be seen that Mr.. Hagerman,
not only recommends this Bill to "the
favorable consideration" otthe Washoe
Assemblymen. but he urges them TO
act Regardless Of any and all pledges"
With this open record. voluntarily
made for himself, Mr.. Hagerman. must
be fully recognized as the Bonanza
candidate for Governor before the
Democratic State Convention.
This makes plain, the advocacy Of
the Eureka Sentinel and other Bon
ANA organs for Hsgerman's nomins-
ton. On.
From Daily Nevada State Journal. March 8. I'll
To Ncssrs. Shoemaker, Giadding and
Ecereu, Carson Nevdda: . tr
We. tho undersigned taxpayers and
voters of Washoe County, do most res
pectfully recommend to YoUR FAvonA-
BLE CONSIDERATION, what is known AZ
the Bullion Tax Bill now before you,
and that you act as your best Judgment
may dictate for tho best interest Of the
county and State at large. regardieu Of
any and oil pledges.
Signed by J. G. Hsgerman and fifty-
one others.
The above is the petition forwarded
to the Representatives OF washoe
County, urging as forcibly as pc ssiblo
to do oil in their power to pass the oh.
noIious "Compronise BILL" TO the
detriment, II not the robbery Of the
poor and honest taxpayers Of the
State. II speakes for itself, and we
recommend ito the thoughtful con.
sideration Of oil intelligent voters.
Virginia Fooaight.
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The FRUITS or kearneyt.-.

Active resistance to the spirit Of
communism developed in California
through the dcmagogpe Kearney, is
being organized in that State. The
Stock Exchange of Saturday says:
To-day tho Republican and Demo
cratic State Central Committees meet
at the Palace Hotel, at the call of their
respective Secretaries. The call OF
both committees has been engineered,
1t is said, by Mr.. BUEuck, the object
being to form an alliance offensive and
defensive against Kearnoyism in the
coming election for delegates to the
Constitutional Convention. II is pro.
posed by leading Democrats and Re-
publicans to make common cause and
endeavor to secure q convention from
the Ihest men and most respectable
classes, irrespective Of party. The
object we believe is good one, for II
any organization ought TO be freed from
politics il is a Convention to revise or
make constitution for the govern
ment Of all. just now there are GER
tain unworthy clements seeking to con-
troll or at least secure big voice in
tho Convention. That element should
DO shut out at all hazards, and il a
coalition Of all respectable classes will
result in that snsn lot us. combine by
all means"
Opposition to ohinese cheap labor
tho slogan OF KnnInoy and his fol.
lowers-has been prevailing; sonti.
ment with tho Democratic party for
years pact, and since the evils growing
out Of their importation to our shores
have become sufficieatly palpable to
override political prejudice, that feel
ing has become SO general, that the
great masses Of the citizens Of this
coast. irrespective Of party affiliations,
have become unit upon this issue, the
magnitude Of the danger threatened by
continued immigration OF those Asiatic
hordos having drawn the most antagpn-
istic elements together against com.
mon enemy, aud while the representa-.
tives Of the two great political parties
have 80 far sunk their differences Ms TO
work In harmony for q legitimate sup
pression Of the crying evil. the disor.
gauizing element Of Kearnoyistn, by its
ua - 80 - ati. s..osx,Ntn.. "a .-aA-f..-
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WASHINGTON NEWS.

The Secretary Of the Treasury com.
pleted his negotiations for the placing
of $50, ZOO. 900 AS for resumption
purposes. The contract is made with
the last syndicate, who take the bonds
at par and accrued interest and one
and half per cent premium in gold.
The syndicate will take in million Of
the bonds Immediately and each month
for the balance Of the year.
General Fitz John Porter has applied
to tho President for n board TO recon-
slider his case with particular reference
to the new testimony that could not be
had on his former trial.
The San Francisco Treasurer
reports the first coin deposit received
by the Treasury in payment of cur
rency obligation. 1t was from Hum
boldt on account of sales Of public
lands.
The bill prescribing the method of
counting electoral votes and deciding
questions arising thereon, as agreed or
by the Senate Committee on electoral
count, embodies substantially the pro-
position submitted to the correspond
ing House Committee by Representa-
tive Huntoon.
The Democratic Senators met in
caucus and discussed the resumption
repeal bill. The prevailing sentiment
appeared to favor its passage. The
coming elections and suffering eIper-
fenced by the poorer classes throughout
the country were very generally dis
cused. An executive CAUCUS committee
was authorized to confer with the
Housr caucus committee with a view
to reaching decision as to tho course
10 be pursued in legislation.
Secretary OF State. Yallsrts. Of Mexi.
CO, tclegraphs to the Mexican Repre-
sentative here, Zaroncana, that Minis
ter Foster recognized the Diaz Govern
meut April 9th. and thus establishing
official relations. Zaroncana is made
Minister to the United States. ...
The Department. of State has not yet
received intelligence Of the recognition
Of the DiaE Government. There is no
doubt. however. Of tho. fact, Ms in
structions TO Foster. on returning TO
MaHicn anfhorizaA b;r, a. L. -
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EUROPEAN NEWS.

On Monday II became known a let
ter had been forwarded from the Ad-
miralty TO Portsmouth, asking how
long II would take to get ready for sea
the fiotiiis Of irsp gun boats built for
service in the Haltio during the last
Russian war and for the most part since
lying on the slips at Haslar. These are
formidable little vessels OF 254 tons DIS
placement. with twin screws and carry
ing each an 1S ton gun in the bows.
Preparations were actually begun to at
them with magazines when counter
manding orders were received.
Bratiano. tho Roumanian premier,
returned to Vienna on Thursday on his
way to Bucharest. He had an inter
view with Count Andrasy and Herr
Tisza. The tidings Bratiano brings
from Berlin are not encouraging. The
conviction there is that the Gear Is bent
on having Bessarabia back and will
take it, and that the best thing the
Roumanians can do is to make the best
possible terms about the compensation
they are to receive.
The situition at Constantinople is
still dangerous to pence. Notwith-
standing the protestation of tho Porte,
there are intrigues going on among the
Pashas, and the discretion Of the Rus
sian commander and of Layard is
doubted.
Mehemet Ali and Mouktar. Osman,
Reouf and Said Pashas, and other Tur-
kish Generals. dined with Layard yes
terday.
THEHE is another tom porary Hull in
the difficulty between England and
Russia, and the next step will PROBABLY
DO taken by England. Meantime Ger
many is said to be engaged in persist-
snt effort at mediation, and there is
talk Of an informal meeting Of all foreign
ambassadors at tho court Of Berlin to
make arrangement TO hold Congress.
Little hope of the success Of such On
experiment is felt at London. Both
governments continue war preparations
on large scale and and tho RUSSIANS
are putting heavy pressure on Turkey
to obtain an alliance In the event Of o
war with England.
There has been less excitement at the
Portsmouth dock yard this week. The
work is fast assuming the ordinary
routine character. Over time has been
generally stopped. Very little remains
to be done in the way Of warlike prepar-
ations.
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sues for DAMAGES.

W. @. Ricord, former empioye Of
tho Central Pacific Railroad Company,
has brought suit against thai company
for $4,000 damages for false arrest
aud imprisonment. The trial was to
have commenced at Rono. Yesterday.
While Assistant Station Agent at Win.
nemucca he suddenly departed for the
East; was arrested at Omaha; brought
back aud indicted for emboszicmon.,
and was subsequently acquitted OF the
charge. Being Afterwards arrested by
the company ON another charge. tried
and acquitted, he nov sues for damages.
Young Ricord will be remembered az
Assistant Station Agent at this place,
for short timo. about two years ago.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-04-21

JoHS SHAI.Lisoros Coolorod) wpa
hanged at Snow Hill, North Carolinia. /.
for tho murder Of his step.daughter,
Serena Thompson. in thS fall Of 1877.
She was white.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-04-21

PRor. ). N. FLINT will bo q. candidate
before tho Republican State Convention
for tho otiico Of State Superintendent Of
Public instruction.
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BEEcngn's new homo near Poekskill.

UbEUHLH bsW IuInU near PoekakiII,
overlooking tho Hudson river. Is q mag.
nihcont house. supcrbsF decorated. In
the basement is large billiard room
fitted mp In the finest style, aud with
the latest improved tables. In tho up.
por rooms, gold. silver, crimson and
velvot arc layisbly though Itistically
used
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Has been rsntted and fur.isSsa Viii Tie
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Get YOUR PRINTING DOHl


We ar, pis.sd 70 s.nouses - ~ asA.a
.EIko and vseinity. ia.
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Latest Ds.iE.. ;. Type ..a B..s.v,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-31

d. II. EVanS, Tor NC.
: In ChauCery
Jno. 7. Pritchard, ct al
All persons interested in the above styled suit
| TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance of decree of the
on the 18th day of December, 1877, in a suit
IN Chancery therein depending between d. H.
Evans, for &c. vs. John 7. Pritchard, ct ais will
at my office, in Staunton, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st., 1873,
proceed to take state and settle the following ar.
counts: Nv
LIST An account OF the real estate in the city of
stanton, and county OF Augusta. owned by the
defendants. J. T. Pritchard, ". A. Reed and p. r.
Trout, and the liens binding the same and their
priorities. '-' '''eiA
ID. An account of the fee simple and animal
rental value OF said real estate. M
Sd Any other matters the Comm'r m ay deem
pertinent or the parties in interest NAV renuira
him to state. At which time and place Won are
required to attend. "
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Cham
Gerry the day and date first above written.
Jan 10-4w JNO. W. STOUT, Comm,r.
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> :
nceases the self -propagating power OF holt

inceases the self propagating power OF holi :
ness.
every man. says the Spanish proverb,
sis the son of his own Deeds every ac-
ton" says Richter, becomes more certain
ly an eternal mother than it is an eternal
daughter These are the irrevcrsible laws
according to which all character tends to
final permanence. good or bad.'
V. Under iqrerersible natural law There
may e1ist IN the unicerse eternal SIN.
It is not the best way in which to teach
the truth of future punishment to say that a
man is punished forever and forever for the
sins of that hands, breadth of duration
we cali time. If the soul does not repent
Of these with contrition, and not merely
with attrition, the nature of things forbids
its peace. But the Biblical and the natural
truth it, that prolonged dissimilarity Of feel
ing with God may end in eternal sin. Ii
there is eternal sin, there will be eternal
punishment. Final permanence Of charac-
ter, under the laws of judicial blindness and
the self-propagating power of sin, is the
truth emphasized by both Gods word and
his works.
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Ass1gnee's Sale
OF
Re al Estate.
In Rockingham County.

BY virtue OF decree of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District of Virginia.
in the matter of William C. Whitmer. bankrupt. /
will, as assignee of said bankrupt,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1873.
in front of the Court House in Harrisonburg, Va
sell at public auction the following real estate to
wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND,
lying on War Branch, Rockingham county, Va
adjoining the lands of D. H. Lary's heirs and
others, containing 20 ACRES.
TERMS One fourth cash, the balance on
credit OF six, twelve and eighteen months, the
purchaser giving bonds with ample personal Sc
from day Of sale and the title to be retained bv
the assignee until the whole of the purchase mon
ey shall have been paid. JNO. PAUL.
Assignee OF VIM. C. Whitmer, bankr' pit
Jan 1T-tds
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LUnd Sales.
i of Valuable City Lots.

By virtue of a deed of trust executed by John
7. Pritchard .and wife on August 3D. 1875, to
the undersigned. will, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1878,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the Court House in the city OF
Staunton,
VERY VALUABLE & DESIRABLE BUILDING
LOTS,
each having q front OF about 10 and depth OF
about ]60 feet. These lots are situated in the
Northern part Of Staunton on a street running
parallel to Coalter Street, and adjoining the resi-
dences of c. s. Arnall, j. E. Guy and others they
are in an ageeable neighborhood and splendidly
located for building purposes.
AplOt OF the lots will be exhibited on day of
saIe.and be seen in my office prior to that time
will sell privately any of the above lots before
day OF sale on such terms as may be agreed upon.
TERMS:-One-fourth Of the purchase money
cash for the residue credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months will be given upon the purchas-
er executing bonds, with approved personal Sc
curity bearing interest from day of sale. The ii
tie is believed to be Enthusiastically good and will
be retained as ultimate security.
Jan I7-tds w. E. CRAIG, Trustee