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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
Daniel and the Schools.

HIS LETTER TO MAJOR TALIAFERRO RE.
FUTING A ISLANDER AS TO HIS POSI-
TION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUB.
Lie SCHOOLS.
Norfolk Virgin ian.]
The following letter from the noble
son of Virginia, Major John w. Daniel,
in response to an inquiry from Major
w. T. Taliaferro will speak for itself. II
will be seen that he denOunces as found
ed on falsehood every allegation that he
is opposed to the schools, and that he is
other than their genuine and earnest
friend:
LYNCHBURG, VA, Sept. 10, 1879.
Hon. W. Z. zaliaterro:
NV Dear Sir,-The statement that I
said that rather than see Virginia fail to
pay her debt I-would prefer to see the
schools burned, is gross misrepresenta-
ton in fact and in spirit, and when it
first appeared in print took occasion to
deny it.
When the Barbour bill was pending,
and those of us who opposed it argued
that it was not able to settle the debt, it
was replied by its friends that measures
of settlement would follow.
I believed then and believe now that
stark reputation lurked behind it. 1t
had also been argued that the Barbour
bill would save the schOOls-which idea
never cOncurred in.
It was during this debate, and in an
swer to the suggestions of the situation
that urged that the free schools should
curse if sustained by money wrested
from our creditors, and in the course of
my remarks I said; ut were better to
nm tho schools fn foi
Oh money taken by force from others;
for when the children grew up and real
lied that they were the wards of repudi-
alton they would blush for their pretend
ed patrons. It were better for the State
to burn the schools than to pass this bill
and the reputation measures which, as
l believed, were to follow and ! would
rather burn my own house and start life
again penni4ess, houseless, and honest,
rather than see her do it,"
The attempt 10 make it appear that
am the enemy OF the schools is utterly
grOundless and false. Both in this city
and in the House of delegates, and in
the Senate, have voted for and advocat-
ed the most liberal measures for their
advancement. I believe the McCNlloch
bill and the Henkel bill to be their sal
walton. And denOunce as founded on
falsehood every allegation that am op,
posed to the schools, or am other than
their genuine and earnest friend. You
can make such use of this as you think
proper.
I have always used the strongest Ian
guage to express my adherence of re-
pudiation, in whatever guise. and be-
lieve it embraces, and would soon re-
suit in, commercial, social, and educa-
tiona1 ruin. Very truly yours,
JOHN w. DANIEL. |
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

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~ NOTICE.-Baker's Premium Bitters are
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Total 81 500, Al
The impediments to the rapid fund
ing of the debt are various. The labor
of computing the interest on all classes
of registered bonds, and of classifying
and listing all the coupons, with other
work incident thereto in the Second
Auditors Office, is heavy, and the pre-
sent law requires q revision of all this,
as far as practicable, by the Treasurer,
with the perfect cancellation OF all these
evidences of debt on the register before
new bonds are issued. Under sys-
tematized division of labor in the Treas
urer's Office the work is done with sat-
isfactory dispatch; no accumulation be-
ing allowed when avoidable.
The great impeachment which has ex-
listed for month or more has been the
difficulty of keeping supply OF Sl.OOo
coupon bonds, which are by far the most
popular.
The American Bank. Note Company,
of New York, are the contractors ior
furnishing the bonds. They assure the
State authorities that they furnish them
as rapidly as is consistent with their ex.
ecution, which is $50 bonds per day, al
ter the 23rd of this month. This, now
ever, is far short OF. the ability and WILL
ingness of the Treasurer's office to COM
plete the work.-DispGtch.
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Attention Fair Equestriennes.

One of the most interesting features of the
coming exhibition of the Baldwin Augusta
Fair will be the eauestrienne exercises. to be
engaged in by the young ladies of the county
and city Of Staunton. In this connection we
would invite the attention of our fair lady read
ers to the following offer made by the Associa.
ton.
The Society being DESTROYS of encouraging
the ladies In the practice of horse back riding
will give on the second day of the Fair, the
following special premiums to the best lady
riders:
l. To the best and most graceful rider-a
splendid saddle
2. Second best-a fine bride.
3. Third best-a handsome riding whip.
Open to all lady competitors. Escorts will be
allowed IL the ladies desire 1t. Entries must
be made with the Secretary on or before II
o'clock on the day Of trial.
1t is to be hoped that the young ladies of the
county, many of whom are known to be first.
rate horse-women and possessing fine horses
will not hesitate, through any difidence OIL
mistaken notion of propriety, to avail them
selves of this opportunity to win the prizes Of
fered, and add laurels to themselves as we'll az
zest to the programme.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AT THE B. A. Eve
are glad to learn that the old and well known
piano mandatory of Messrs Knabe d Co..
corner Of Eutaw and West streets, Baltimore,
will b ave a number of their fine instruments
on exhibition at the Baldwin Augusta Fair
The diploma of honor and medal Of merit was
awarded by the U. s. Centennial Commission
and the Judges of awards to Messrs. Knabe &
Co., for Concert Grand, Parlor Grand. Square
and Upright Pianos, "for general excellence n
the requirements ofG frst-class instrument; in
power, richness. and singing quality of tone,
touch and solidity of construction. All t9y'
kinds Of pianos show intelligent arrangements.
a very effective action and excellent workman
ship" The Knabe instruments are first class
in every particular and are second to no other
instruments in the world. Their now complet-
ed factory is ono of the largest in the world and
the number of Instruments they turn QUITS not
exceeded, we understand, by any American
manufacturer
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CATTLE MARKET. Ser

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Sept. 25, 1872
Beef Cattle.-Neither the through shipments,
nor those bought on the market here on Mon
day. affO4 ded any profit to their owners.
Sheep.-All the good stock remaining over on
Monday evening has since been sold at the
prices ruling on that day. There are now about
900 head of thin Sheep in the yards near the
state scales remaining over, ana the demand
for them is exceedingly slow at almost any
price. Quotations are unchanged.
Hogs.-The receipts since Monday have been
tive since our last report only 500 head now re-
naming in the pens, and these with such as
may arrive before Monday, will about suffice
for the demand till then. Prices remain nm
changed 5@515c.
RICHMOND MARKET Sept. 25-The mark ct
has been considerably excited during the week
in consequence of the advance in the prices OF
Wheat. Flour is firm, but prices unsettled
though the quotations are from S. Is for fine to
S. for fancy family brands. The offerings OF
wheat nave been only fair, and prices fiutuat-
1ng at the CLOSE ranging from I23(1l28 for prime
to choice white. l28@130 for choice German am
DER, I23@lz3 for prime Lancaster and llSGI25
for Fultz Sales of prime white Corn at 55@56
mixed at IS. and yellow at 5O@52. Sales of Oats
al 3zg34 Tor spring. 36 for winter, and So fol
nominal,
The Baltimore wheat market was again ac.
I'VE fnorsday, with heavy sales. The opening
price on The Corn and Flour Exchange was
~ and 1t afterwards fell to l2I15 or ten cents
| below the top figures of Wednesday. The dia
posltlon to sell at the decline was noticeable
IN Lne afternoon the market ruled steadier al
q re, ana was firm at the close. Corn has also
ielt the influence Of the drop In prices.
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Personals.

NJ. G. W. Koiner of this county, has been ap-
pointed by the State Conservative Committee
one of its canvassers. Mr.. Koiner is a member
ofthe Executive Committee of the State Grange.
and will make an efficient canvasser.
Mr.. W. w. Fowler. Business Agent of the
Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell Troupe,
was in the city yesterday, arranging for the:ap-
pearance of this favorite company, on Friday
of next week, Oct. 10th.
James H. Kennedy, OF this county, who gra-
duated last session in the Law class of Wash
ington and Lee University leaves this morning
for Charleston, w. Va, where he proposes tc
hang out his shi ngle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION AT HARRISON
BURG.-The colored citizens of Harrisonburg
had a celebration of the Emancipation Procla-
nation on Monday the 22nd inst. They had a
procession, tournament and a creased pig
race, after which addresses were made by Capt.
o. B. Roller. - Cole. colored school teacher
of Harrisonburg, H. A. Converse, J. N. Liggett
and others. The Old Commonwealth says: 1.-THE
exercises of the day were conducted in an or
derby manner. and we congratulate the particle
pants upon the success Of their celebration,
which was quite creditable affair.""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Can One Legislature Bind AEotEer2
In an able and we'll considered edito-
rial article, in its last issue, the Old
Commonwealth has the following to say
upon the above subject:
"All laws of Legislature are acts;
but all acts are not Interchangeable laws.
The Interchangeable ones Except by COM
mon consent) are those of contract and
agreement. Those that may be amend
ed or abolished are those of universal
operation and apply to every individual
Of the Common wealth. They are those
for the preservation of peace, admins
tration of justice, levying revenue, the
security of liberty and property, &c.
An act of contract or agreement, be-
tween the State and certain other par
ties, after it has passed the Legislature
and received the Governors signature,
and accepted by the persons therein
specified, is in the nature of a deed or
contract signed, sealed and delivered,
and subject to the same general laws
and principles of justice as other deeds
or contracts. In transaction of this
kind the State stands as an individual,
and can be viewed in no other manner
in q court of justice. If, in such negO-
tiation the State has gained an advan-
tage, she is entitled to it; if the contract
is detrimental to her interests, she must
suffer the loss.
No contract can be dissolved except
by the consent or agreement of both
parties to it. One may fail to perform
his part, but that does not act dissolu
ton of the contract. It stands, and will
so be held to stand, until mutually alter
ed or abolished. 1t is the same in con-
tract between State and individuals,
as between individuals solely, and it ID
impossible for one Legislature to annuI
a contract made by preceding Legisla.
ture. If that could be done, it would be
the act of one party only aud against all
principles of Justice and right. If such
a principle or precedent were establish
ed, State would at all times have pow.
er to Cypress and defraud her creditors
and the effect would be that no State
could borrow dollar. 1t is only the
sancitity which surrounds a contract
that induces individuals to advance
funds to commonwealth"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

To THE PUBLIc.-A historical sectaty of Gin
cinnati, Ohio is engaged in collecting memen-
toes of the Confederacy and the Southern
States. for the purpose of preserving q special
historical collection, and they earnestly request
persons to send contributions. Reasonable
compensation will be paid for articles when it
is demanded, What they principally desire is
anything in the way of military or civil docu-
ments OF interest. autographs, portraits, pic
lures. newspapers, paper currency of the Con-
federacy-especiallyo of the earliest issue-coins
or tokens in metal, postage stamps, on or off
the original envelopes or wrappers, war envel-
opes, illustrated or with stamps adhering to
them. and. in short. any memento that will
add however slightly to such a gathering. Any
one reading this notice who may have any
thing they may wish to contribute to the col
lection referred to, or who may have articles
which they will sell. will please address Mr..
Oscar H. Harpel, 1873 Wade street. Cincinnati,
Ohio.
The largest variety Sc. Counter can be seen
at GLADKE's. may6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

A DWELLING BURNT.-From the Bridgewa-
ter Journal we learn that "the dwelling of Mr..
George Rustmichael. situated about two and a
half miles above Sangersvflle. in Augusta
county, and near EmanuePs Church. vas de-
stroyed, with its entire contents, by fire On
Wednesday last, during the storm. The wind
was very strong. and it is believed that the fire
originated from the kettle in the yard, where
they were boiling apple butter. When first
discovered it was too late to make any attempt
to save the house. and Mr.. Rustmichael, in his
efforts to get some of his furniture from the
danes, we understand, was badly burned. A
part of the family were at Beaver Creek Church
when the accident occurred. We have not
oeen able to ascertain the loss.'
THE right name is probably Rusmisel as we
know of no such name in this county as above
given. ]-EDs. SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

YoM KIPPUR.-This, the most solemn of al
the Hebrew holy -days-the Day of Atonemen1
began at sunset on last Friday evening and
continued until Saturday evening at sunset. Il
was strictly observed by many of the Israelitel
of this city, their stores being closed from sun.
set to sunset. During this time no Israelite
except very young children and invalids is al
lowed to cat or drink anything or to engage ir
any worldly pursuit or pleasure. They are ex.
pected to go to their several synagsgaes at sun
rise and remain in worship until shutdown.
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The most useful articles at cents, can be
had at GLADKE's. may6-tf

THE ORIGINAL big FoUR."-This we'll
known company of burnt-cork artists, paid us
3 visit last season, and will again electrify the
Staunton community with one of their grand
entertainments in the Opera House on next
Thursday night. Oct. End. The Richmond Dis
patch says: 1.-THE programme opened with an
overture. which was followed by q number OF
beautiful solos, all well sung, particularly "Ty-
rolienne Warblings." by Charles Haywood. a
comic song, ''Those Cats in Our Back Yard, "
by Johnny Morton, and baritone solo
| "Chiming Bells of Long Ago." by Edward STAN
ley. The cornet solo playing of Frank Bowles
was equal to almost anything of the kind now
upon the stage. He was encored. Among the
most attractive features of thesentertainment
were the operate selections of Charles Hey
wood, who has high cultivated soprano voice
and appeared as prima DONNA arrayed in the
latest fashion. The Kline Brothers, in their
specialties, brought down the house, and the
Introduction of the trained dog Jack. }" an i'm
mense cur dog. was an unique as well as taking
,eature. The "Big Four in their wonderful
feats of tumbling and Jig dancing were superb.
The show is a good one indeed. and deserved
the crowded house that greeted them"
The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
his community can bc found at GLADKE'S,
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A seven-year- daughter of Maj.
Joseph Walker, of Chesterfield county,
last Friday, whilst playing with pis-
toll accidentally discharged it, the ball
taking effect in the back of her play
mate, ten-year-old daughter of DR..
Thomas A. Matthews, of Manchester,
infiicting, it is thought, mortal wound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
SPECTATOR ADVERTISER

In Winchester and Frederick county
we continue to hear of many changes in
favor of the settlement, and by the 4th
of Novembel we think that the eyes of
those who have been led astray on this
question will be opened, and that old
Frederick will roll up a large majority
in favor of this wise, just, and peaceful
settlement, thus placing the Common
wealth once more on the high road to
prosperity Winchester NeUs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

NEW MERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISH
MENT.-Mr. James Hutcheson, of Harrisorburg,
has opened 9 merchant tailoring establishment
at 100 E. Main Street, where he has inlstore a
beautiful line Of cloths, cassimeres, worsted
suitings, vestings, &C., and gentlemen's fur
nishing goods generally. He can furnish first
class suits of clothing-ft guaranteed-from
the very best materials. at reasonable prices
Call and examine bis stock and prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
Go and see aladke's Sc. Counter. mays-

GIFTS TO ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-In connection
with the formal opening of the Bittle Memorial
Library Building, at Roanoke College, October
II, 1879, the Faculty request the friends of the
College to make memorial offerings of books,
minerals, Indian relics. coins. and curiosities,
of all kinds. Every gift should be marked with
the name and address Of the donor the locality
ofminerals should also be indicated.) SO that
proper credit may be given in labelling and
suitable Acknowledgements made through the
Roanoke Collegian and the next Catalogue
Gifts should be carefully packed and plainly
marked. Roanoke College. Salem, IA.
Contributions will be received and forwarded
by w. E. Craig, ESQ.,, Baker Bros, Rev. J. L.
Miller. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

THE PHILOSOPHY OF ADvERTIsING.-'The
autumn trade is now in full activity. and bust
ness men are exerting every effort to improve
the harvest One method is the handful sys-
tenn, by which the hotels are daily inundated.
During the business season one boy after an
other will 20 the rounds. and in this way an
attempt is made to obtain trade. OF these
however, the greater part are wasted, since the
waiter generally picks them up and throws
them into the street, and the next day 1resn
inundation takes place. Experience has clear
ly demonstrated that the most efficient metnoo
OF advertising is found in the judicious use OF
the newspaper columns. The ground on whlch
newspaper advertising, as system. is based Is
human confidence since we cannot avolo De-
lieving that which we constantly read. ms
confidence is sometimes abused, but still IL Is
evident that good advertisement Will, II SUI
ficiently repeated, carry popular opinion. Men
who advertise with the greatest presidency
eventually reach success. There is a military
principal involved in this method, since the
article advertised should be pressed on the
public by repeated assaults. The correct view,
which experience brings to each man, Is that
advertising should be included in the general
estimate of expense, as regularly as store rent
clerk hire and insurance. 1t is often said q
good stand at high rent is better than poor
one rent free. Well, advertising brings man
before the public in a way that makes any
"stand" good. The best stand you can have Is
to be In the newspapers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-We regret to an.
nounce that Mr.. E. Macon JONES' freight con-
ductor on the C. & o. r. w., and well known
to many of our citizens, met with painful &C.
cident last week, at Hinton. West Va. He was
standing near the track. when torpedo, plac-
ed there by some mischievous boy, was explod-
ed and several pieces oft struck him in the
right-leg inflicting pain-wounds. He was
brought to this city, last Wednesday night. and
taken to the residence of P. B. Sublett, where
he is receiving every attention his condition
requires.
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EGO to the Virginia: Hotel Restaurant.

FINE HORSE KILLED.-On last Sunday week.
near Pleasant View Church, in this County, q
fine young horse belonging to Mr.. VIM. Houf.
killed himself by running against tree. A
young man, son of Mr.. Houf, had been riding
him and had hitched him at the fence near the
style, when dog ran out and frightened the
horse, causing him to break loose and plunge.
breaking the girth to the saddle. which fell
back and frightened the animal still more,
causing him to run with great violence against
a large tree near by, bursting his head open and
killing him instantly.
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MARRIAGES.

WHIsMAN-KEIsFR-At the residence of W. F.
Mr.. John d. Whisman and MISS Viola T
Keiser-all of Augusta county.
HUTCHESON-HARTMAN the 18th inst al
the reaidenOe of the BRIDE. father, by Rev. P
a. Price, Mr.. Henry NJ. Hutcheson and Miss
Emma L. Hartman, daughter of Mr.. H. T
Hartman, all of Rockbridge.
PRATC-ROBINSoN-Ont the 23rd inst, at Glover
Hill, the residence of DR.. A. Graham, by Rev
Ohio, and Matte Lyle, daughter Of the late
8. G. Robinson. of Richmond, Va.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the Potomac
near townsville, Washington CO.. Nd, at the
sept. 10Th, 1879, by Rev. D. N. Whitmore, as.
sisted by Rev. A. G. Geary, Rev. s. l.. Whit
more, of Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Va, tt
Miss Name E. Stonebraker
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Development Of Consumption.

DeV0lODme0G Oh COmSumDtlOns
As the disease fastens itself upon its victim
one after another of the vital powers give way.
patThe lent loses flesh and strength, is languid,
with the ~ usual acity Is In snirts
and inclined to drOwsiness and sleep; the MEM
DRY is weakened, and its permanent impair
ment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly
sensitive, and, in spite Of the utmost care, be-
comes affected from the slightest causes, so
that at last even a breath of wind up the lining
Of the nose or throat becomes productive of q
cold, and gives riseto serious disturbance of
the other respiratory organs. The patient is
one aggravating the disease by giving 1t q new
impulse, and attacking larger extent of sur
face than its predecessor. In this manner the
Catarrh spreads from organ to organ, until it
finally reaches the lungs and produces con-
sumption.
Discharges from the Ear are quickly and per-
manently cured by proper treatment.
DIR. HAhFLEY'S OFFICE,
apr22 80 North Greene Street. near Mulberry.
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