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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

CANNING VEGETABLES; AND FRUIT.
We learn from the Botetourt NeaUs
that MI John G. Moomaw, of that coun-
ty will plant this year thirty acres of
land in tomatoes and forty acres in corn
for canning purposes. He now has one
of the largest peach orchards in South
West Virginia and annually cans and
sells large amount of canned fruit
throughout the South and West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
A PORTRAIT OF JEFFERSON DAVIS

A PORTRAIT OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
jefferson Davis has had q full length
portrait of himself painted in the clothes
he wore when he was captured. We
are told that "the loose cloak of Confed-
crate gray, slightly held together by a
single button, the high-top boots, giving
a cavalier look to the erect and graceful
form, one hand placed akimbo on the
left side, the other grasping the soft felt
hat hanging carelessly at the right side,
produce most pleasing effect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
T ,. Michie's Admir-
vs..

III J. Michie's Admir-
IL VS..
L. J. hichie's Legatees, &c.
In pursuance of order entered in the forego-
ing cause, pending in the circuit court of Au-
gusta county; which order was entered Deem
Der End, 1873, will proceed, at my Office in
SJaunton, on the 18th day of Nay aert, to state
the accounts required by said order, and the
other orders entered in said cause since the
May term, 1876; and all parties interested in
the suit are hereby notified to appear at that
time and place. without further notice. Given
under my hand this 18th day of April, 1879.
apr22 JOHN M. KINNEY, Comr.
WANTEDinGs11 o ssE NELL 4
SELL FRUIT TREES. Good per cent. CIV
en- to ACTIVE MEN.
Address. BUTLER G. WHEAT,
Staun ton Nurseries,
apr2l-6t Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

A FERoCIoUs BIGoT-One day last
week, in Raleigh county, Church
Combs, while riding along the highway
in wagon, met Jack Allen, carry ing
an anger, handsaw, and fore plane, the
implements of his trade. and accOsted
Jack with the remark, ''You said you in
tended to whip me and now is the time,to
settle it.n Combs then jumped from
the wagon with mattock in his hand,
and began to grub for meat in the afore-
said Aliens head. Allen tried to ''plane
him off," but Combs continued to grub
with the sharp point Of the mattock,
until bystanders interfered and stopped
him.
A warrant was sworn out, and Church
Combs arrested, charged with felony.
He was taken before a Justice of the
Peace, who hear the testimony, aud
render dthe following decision: Church
Combs is ferocious bigot, but he is not
guilty of felony, and will hold him to
answer an indictment for misdemea-
nor II Mountain Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Loss TO THE CHEs. & O. r. w. BY
FIRE.-In Richmond, last Saturday
morning, the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
way Company's framed paint-shop (di-
mansions about 125 by 40 feet), contain
ing two cars-a sleeper and second-class
passenger car-and quantity of oils,
paints, varnishes, &C., a large quantity
of lumber, and the shed in which the
lumber was stored, were totally de-
stroyed by fire. Besides this loss, one
store and eight dwelling-h houses. situa-
ted on north Seventeenth street near the
corporate limits of the city, were either
totally destroyed or damaged by fire
the total loss aggregating probably 500
900. upon which there is an insurance
of about $1,000.
The fire originated in the end of the
paint-shop, and, it is supposed, was
caused by spontaneous combustion
There was great deal of inflammable
material in the shed, such as oil, waste,
varnishes, &C., and the fire, of course,
spread very rapidly.
The Chesapeake and Ohio sleeper, val
ued at $4,000, was put into the paint
shop Friday night, preparatory to being
fitted up for the heavy summer travel,
which is anticipated.
Much of the lumber was valuable
black walnut, and the loss upon it is
consequently very heavy.
Here is nut, furnished by the Louis
vile Courier-Jouaal, for the Washing
ton Republican to crack. Our contem.
porary says:
"In Rhode Island the Republicans
cling with great tenacity to a clause in
the State Constitution which discrimi-
mates against white citizens of the Uni
ted States of foreign birth and disfran-
chises them by demanding property
qualification before they can vote. Some
years ago the Republicans of that State
voted down proposition to allow natu-
ralizsd citizens who had served honora.
bly, in the war to vote. That is about
the size of the Republican love for the
soldier and equal suffrage The Re.
publicans of Rhode Island know that
when the right of suffrage is enjoyed by
all Rhode Islanders the State will &C
Democratic. Did you ever hear Blaine
say anything about the disfranchised
voters of Rhode Island?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

A WIFE-MURDERER HANGED.-On
last Thursday, at Chambersburg, PA,
Hezekiah Shaffer, who murdered his
wife February 81, 1878, was hanged in
the jail-yard. He was carried to the
scaffold in blanket, the loss of blood
consequent upon his attempted suicide
on Monday rendering him SO weak that
he was unable to walk. On the scaffold
he was seated in an armchair during
the process of pinioning his arms and
1pps
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Severe hail storm occurred ia New
Orleans and st. James's parish, La,
Wednesday. Very large hailstone fell,
come being over an inch in diameter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

DIR. Mcclure, of Richmond, says that
linen can imagine anything, since they
carry buckeyes in their pockets and
wear liver-pads."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
LEGAL NOTICES.


XyiRGENIA.-In the Clerks Office circuit
court of Augusta county, March 3lst, 1879.
William Parr Isaacson Plaintiff
VS..
William EastOn, Jed Hotchkiss, late Trustee
in Deed from said Easton and wife, OF date
April 5, 1873. The Sovereign Assurance Compa-
ny of London, England, and John NJ Hendren
and John Echols, Trustees of The Virginia
Ranking and Trust Company in liquidation,
Defendants.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to relieve said Hotcil-
kiss upon his resignation from further service
as Trustee under the Deed from VIM Easton
and wife, to settle his accounts as such Trustee
and to have the Trust subject further and fl
nally administered by the Court.
The Defendants, VIM. Easton and The Sow
ereign Assurance Company of London, Eng
land, not having entered their appearance, and
it appearing by affidavit filed that they are
of this State. it Is ordered that
they do appear here within one month after
due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect their interests.
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Ransom. p. q. aprl-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

j. w. Stultz, a well-known citizen of
henry county. Va, was knocked on the
head by an axe and killed by his colored
wagon.driver, near Newberry, S. c.,
last Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Washington is called by some Little
Boston" 1t il there, if any where, that
the colored man is the SO called equal of
his whiteskinned brother; where the
mulatto Frederick Douglas is United
States Marshall and where negro police
men club inebriated white men and
drag them through the streets with
"nipperso on their wrists; but for all
that the qualified antipathy that is en-
tertained by the northern white man
for the negro-all that's not entertained
by the southern white man, by reason
of familiarity and old association-crops
out on every occasion, as has just been
shown by the refusal of the Washing
ton Beneficial Endowment Association
to admit a coloreI man to membership,
though he was possessed of all qualifi-
cations required of white men. Radi-
Gals are in favor of all sorts of equality
between negroes and white men, if the
latter live in the South. If they live
in the Nerth. however, or in Washing
ton, rs exhibited in the case to which
we allude, and by the social ostracism
of Mrs. Senator Bruce, the case is quite
different .--AleG0ndrid Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
COM1TISSIONEe's OFFIcF

Staunton, April l0th 1879. 7
Pareni,s Admir- In , chancery in
Drumhelier and ais. of Augusta County.
To Enoch L. Brewer, Admir- of Sam'I Parent,
decd, Adam Shuey, Thomas H. Drumheller,
Jacob Gutshal., and all parties interested in the
above. styled cause,-Tdke Notice-that in pur-
suance of a decree entered in said cause Nov.
tnn' is, VIII proceed 1G at ny ,a once, IA staun-
count showing the good money value of the
House and Lot in these proceedings mentioned;
the liens binding said house and lot in the
hands of Jacob Gutshall and any other matters
deemed pertinent or required to be stated. At
which time and place you required to at
tend G. III. HARRISON
aprl5-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

A hail storm occurred at Pensacola,
Fla, Monday of last week-a thing un
known before. Hail fell as large as q
hens egg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

ROBBERY AND ARsoN.-Four masked
burglars broke into A G. Rubbell &
Co.'s store at Bulger, near Pittsburg,
Pa, about A. NJ. Wednesday, explod-
ed the safe and accured small sum of
money. Mr. Laird, telegraph operator
ut the station, heard the report, went
out, was seized by the robbers, gagged
and bound to post in the store: They
then free the building. Laird freed
himself before the flames reached him
and gave the alarm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Gen. John A. Dix, who lies extreme
Iy low in New York, was still alive at
midnight last Sunday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
VIRGINIA the 365 students in at.
tendance tbs session, Virginia furnishes
40; Kentucky, 24; Texas. 10; Georgia
II; Maryland, II; Mississippi. 10; Wesl
Va, 10; South Carolina, 10; Louisiana
IS: North Carolina, 10; Tennessee. 10;
Arkansas, 8; Alabama 6; Pennsylva-
MIA, 5; Delaware, A; Indiana, 4 Mis-
souri,, 4 District of Columbia, 8; New
York. 8; Illinois, 2; California, Flo
rida, l; Oregon, L; Maine, /; Ohio, l..
Total, 365.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Snow STORM.-A severe snow storm
prevailed Friday in Southwestern New
York and Eastern Pennsylvania. From
five to ten inches of snow fell at various
points. Two miles of telegraph line was
Frustrated near Scranton, Pa.
DIR. r. Mumford Spencer, of DinwIddie
county, Va, died of heart disease Satur-
day week. He was on horseback when
taken ill. and falling to the ground died
in few moments,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

If General Grant means indeed to be
President, he presumrs upon state OF
national deprAvity and sesvility which
would favor his proclamation as Empsr
or of the nation and we are not ready
to say that he prasunes without war
rant. AT any time within fifteen years
he might successfully have placed him
self over the nation as its arbitrary ruler
Indeed, the tyranny and unreasoning
injustice exercised over the South by the
ruling party of the land sp.ainly show
that that party cannot be prevented
from making Grant enEeror by any
idea of right or love of vifIuoas liberty
that is cherished in their hearts.
We believe that General Grant. if he
means to be President, intends, if posi-
ble, TO be the last of Presidents Coudi
tons in this country favor it as far as we
can see. AS we say, we may soon learn
more concerning intentions III high
places. - Rich. Dispatch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

SENATOR BAYARD's PosITIoN.-Sen-
ator Bayard is represented by Wash
ington correspondent as saying:
II do not understand how the report
could have started that am not in ac-
cord with my party in its offorts to re-
peal the bayonet law by means of
amendments attached to the army bill.
l have never had but one opinion on
this subject. This is hot question of
attaching extraneous matter to an ap
preparation bill, for tits is not extrane,
Gus matter The legislation to prohibit
the use OF troops at the polls belongs
properly on the army appropriation bill.
The bill appaopriates money to support
the army. The cost of the army de-
ponds upon its use, and it is eminently
proper TO saysin the bill how the army
shall be USED. AS for the political ques-
ton the use of the army at the polls
my opposition to that is zoo well known
to need federation. Ii am able I shall
speak in support of the bill."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
Staunton, Va, April 18th, 1879.
Hendren and EchOIs. Trustees.
Ill VS..
A. c. and A. G. Hartman. &C.,
and
National Valley Bank

IL. Harman and ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing con-
solidated causes pending in the circuit court of
Augusta Countrywide Notice-that will pro-
coed, at my office, on the l0N day Of Man merit
to state the accounts required by the order OF
March 9th, 1879, entered in the said causes At
which time and place you are required TO at
tend without further notice
aprl5-4t JOHN NJ. KINNEY Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

NAPOL LEON AND BEATRICE.-Mr.
Smally tells very pretty story about
the Prince Napoleon and Beatrice,
youngest daughter of Queen Victoria
It seems that the ambitious prince, re-
gardless of the fact that the empire that
he was 10 inherit has vanished into the
past, has permitted himself to fall in love
with the pretty Beatrice, and the latter
is suspected of reciprocation. His war
like excursion to the Zululand is made
chiefly for the purpose of gaining over
the heart vi the Queen to his cause
Victoria has a weakness for the gallant
warrior ,d this. coupled with her well
known fondiiess for the late Emperor
and her continued admiration Ofthe ex-
Empress Eugene, leads the gossips to
predict hat the young heir expectant
will win Lis prize when at length he re-
turns with row of Zulu scalps hanging
at his belt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
B A RG AIN s.
DRY G !
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

IL AV IL ~ W ~ ~
&C., 60.
Arriving every day this week a large and a..
Dry Goods, Notions and Shoes,
which will be offered at prices never before
named in Stanton. The bulk of these Goods
were bought at New York Bankrupt sales al
prices that will enable me to sell them at less
than cost of manufacture. am determined to
sell this stock at the very closest margin. So il
you want to save money do not fail to call at
once and examine these bargains at
BELLS
DRY GOODS STORE,
ON AUGUSTA STREET,
(Tfnaberldke d Belts old stand.)
Look at our all linen Damask at 25r. worth 4Oc-
Dress Goods at g. 10, l27, Is, and 2Oc., worth "a
per cent more.
All wool Black Cashmeres at 49c. These
goods sell 70 60c everywhere.
PiQues Z, 8, 8, and loo. for best.
Ladies all linen hem-stitched Handkerchief,
i5c., worth &c; ndkerchiefs at &C.
Gents "a Hose SC.
A good Corset for Csc.
The best "A heavy Brown Cotton at &c.
A good heavy Brown Cotton at SC.
Bleach Cotton 5. 6, 7, and &c. As all cotton
goods have advanced it will pay you 10 buy
these goods at less than old prices.
Best Turkey Red Knitting Cotton at 221ac.
per hank.
Ball Knitting Cotton at sc.
weight Csc a ID.
Excellent Toilet Soaps at 15c per doz.
VIII sell a splendid Toilet Soap at Csc per doz
Sold on all cent counters at 5 cents per cake.
full line of Towels and Napkins at panic
prices.
All styles and grades of Floor Oil Cloths.
splendid lady's sewed Morocco Shoe at 81. |
The best city made shoe at 49, regular price |
$3.50. Children Shoes at Csc.
Ladies French Kid slippers, warranted, at
S125
Mems Brogans, best, at sl.c5 and s1.5O.
am agent for the celebrated "PearP' White |
Dress Shirt, the best shirt made at only S1.C0.-I
Will give $l.00 for any that does not give per- |
feet satisfaction.
An excellent Dress Shirt Qaundried) only Toe. |
White Quilts only 4715c
A heavy Quilt 75c. and S100.
cordially invite the people of this city and |
county to examine this immense stock and |
convince themselves that they can save money |
by making their purchases at the low price
cash house of GEO. r.. BELL,
Augusta st.
Mr.. r. M. Undertakes with me and will take
pleasure in showing customers through the
stock. No trouble to show goods. G. r. B.
apr22
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Why all this hue and cry by General
Malone and his subalterns against the
decision of the Legislature? Why are
they beating their drums and blowing
their bugles with such fury to raise up a
new party and disband the grand old
Conservative party? The people of Vir-
ginia will never consent to the breaking
up of the Conservative party to crafty
Gen. Malone and his associate political
aspirants. 1t has rendered too valuable
services to her people to be ignominious-
ly disbanded to give place to the Ma
hone Charlottesville Jefersoni-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

GEN. "DICK" TAYLoR's LAST HOUR.
MIR. S. L. M. Barlow, at whose resi-
dence in N. Y. City, Gen. Richard Tay-
Ior died, is reported by the N. Y. Star as
saying:-
"Gen. Taylor realized the fact that his
death was inevitable, and with his usual
calmness expressed desire that his fu
neral ceremonies should be of the most
simple character. III die he said,
bury me like a soldier on the tented
field. desire no pomp, no floral offer
ings. Lay me to rest quietly, and !
shall sleep all the quieter.'"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22


OUrRAGEBY A NEGRO UPON A WHITE
WoMAN.-On Monday night of last
week, at Licksville, Frederick Co Nd.
a negro named James Carroll commit
ted al outrage upon the person of Mrs.
Richard Thomas whose husband, at the
time, was absent from his home. She
was left in a precarious condition from
the effects:of choking and fright-the ne
gro brandishing huge knife, and
threatening her life.
Mrs. Thomas is small, delicate wo-
man, aged about 30 years, and the moth
er of five or six children. She is the
daughter of Thomas Trundle, proml
nent and highly respected farmer living
near Licksviiie. The husband is son
of the late Captain Richard Thomas,
who was Il we'll known citizen of Fred
erick. As soon as the outrage became
known in the village the greatest ex-
element and indignation was aroused,
and almost Immediately more than fifty
armed men began securing the country
in search of the william. If caught it is
thought he will certainly be lynched.
Carroll was formerly employed on the
canal as boatman, and is about y years
of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

M cChesney VS.. Va. Porcelain ana
AVA E8rthenware CO.-By virtue OF ue-
cree Of the circuit court of Augusta county, en-
Tered Nov. End, 1873, in this cause, will pro
coed, at my Office in Staunton, on saturday,
May l7t, 1879, to take, state, and settle an &C
COUNT. showing-lst, The real estate owned by
ihe Va: Porcelain & E. Co., " its annual rental
Ing said real estate In the order of their priort-
ty. los. a. WADDELL,
apr22-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

"LYNCH LAw."-A contributor to
The State gives the following account
OF the origin of Lynch Law" which
is, at least, interesting, even if it be
apochryphal:
Lynch law" originated in Ireland.
Lynch was warden of Galway some
two or three hundred years ago, and
his son committed and was found guilty
of some crime, for which he was sen
fenced to death. The father, as warden,
had custody of the prisoner. Sympathy
for some cause was aroused in favor of
young Ly nch, and rescue was planned,
but the father was appraised of it. and
being determined that vigorous justice
should be done he took the son to an
upper window of his dwelling rather
earlier than the appointed time, fixed
up temporary gallows, put the rope
around his sons neck, and. while the
rescuing party was hammering at the
doors below. swung him off in the face
of the whole city. This was the origin
of Lynch law" and it meant law
without fear, favor, or affection. The
story may be found in the Dublin Pen
ny Journal, 1928, with picture of
Lynch's house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
A Il. COchrans's Admir-

1913, CAUSES, "a
which time and place you are required TO at
tend without further notice.
A Il. COchrans's Admir-
IA vs.
Smith, Trustee &c
All persons interested in the foregoing cause
ty-1ake Notice-that Will proceed Il my Of
fee, in Staunton, on the IN dag of May neat. to
state the account required by the decree. en-
tered in said cause, the 9th day of March,
lS79,-and any person having a claim against
the estate of the late Alex. B. Cochran, decd,
which has not already been proven is r. o,,lred
to present and prove the same before me- on or
aprl5-at JOHN NJ. KINNEY. com'r.
EINLEY's EXECUTORN VS.. FIN.
u LEY'S HEIRS.-In pursuance of decree of
Circuit Court of Augusta county entered in This
in Staunton, on
Thursday, the lst day of Moy. 1879,
to take the accounts therei N required. includ-
ing the transactions of M. and S. f. Prison as
executors Of Samuel B. III nley and guardians,
&c, of legatees, and an account of debts and
charges upon the estate of said Finley. Per-
sons preferring claims against the estate are
notified to present them to me on or before the
day last mentioned. JOS. A. WAEDELL,
apS-4t Commissioner.
HARMAN AND AIS. VS.. THE VIR-
Ii GINA BANKING AND TRUST COM
the Circuit Court for Augusta county entered
in this cause April2 1879. shall proceed at my
'-''' ~ '' 7seseioy. Nay 9, 1870,
to take the accounts therein required, includ-
ing all matters relating to the salary OF the
President and liability of the stock holders Of
JOS. A. wADDELL,
apS-4t Commissioner.
OH u IL q II VI Ms EXECUTOR VS.
~ CHURCHMAN'S LEGATEES.-In pur-
suance of decree of the Circuit Court for Au
gusta county entered in this cause at March
term, 1873. shall proceed, at my office in
StauntOn, on
Friday, lfay 2, 1870,
to report a further settlement of the accounts
John Churchman, decreased, and Of William T.
Rush, trustee of the various trust funds in this
cause. JOS. A. WADDEJL
apS-4t Commissioner.
" DINER and ais. kOinerss Wid0v
IN and aIs.-In pursuance of decree of the
cause, November IA, 1875 1 shall proceed AT NV
office, in Staunton, on
Friday, the lSh day of April. 1879
to take an account of funds and personal prom
decd, which have come INTO the hands of his
widow. Mrs. Nancy Koiner, &C.. &c.
mar25-4t JOS A WADDELL, Comr.
DnylOr's Executor VS.. BaylOr's Deyf-
- sees.-In pursuance of decree of the cir
cult court for Augusta county. entered in this
office, in Staunton, on Monday, Nay 18th, 1879,
to take u final account of the transactions of
+. A. Baylor, as acting Executor of George Bay
lor, decd. JOS. A. WADDELL,
aprl5-4t COMMISSIONER.
A RECEIVER of ]. ]. FOSTER q CO.,
"A | will sell from this date at cost, the
STOCK OF goods, De, consisting of
Tobacco. Cigars, Wines, Whiskey. &C.,
until the 18th day of this month, when all re-
naming stock will be closed out at auctionn.
III. C. PORTER,
April 18th, 1870. ct Receiver.