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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

PROPOSED RAILROAD EXTENSION
A large meeting of citizens of Berkeley
county, w. Va, and Frederick county,
Va, was held at Bunker Hill, Berkeley
county, last Saturday week, in the in
terest of the proposed extension of the
Martinsburg to Winchester. Resolu-
tons in favor of the extension were
adopted and committees appointed to
bring the matter before the people of the
two counties. It was stated in the
meeting that of the $4,000 voted by
the county of Berkeley sometime since
to the Martinsburg and Potomac rail-
road $4,000 remains unexpended,
which would nearly complete the road
to the Frederick line, at a point not
more than eight miles from Winchester.
If the road is built it is proposed to lease
it to the Cumberland Valley Railroad
Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

ESCAPE AND RE CAPTURE OF PRI-
SoNER.-A correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch says that, Sbout 9 o'clock
on last Wednesday morning. as Mr..
Eugene Brown, deputy sheriff, vas
feeding the prisoners in the Jail at Han
over Cou rthouse, one OF the most de
sperate Characters made ria escape by
some mea rs, and was making his way
to the woods, which are not far distant.
When Mr.. Brown found that he had
gone he started in hot pursuit, and after
running about four miles the prisoner.
who was not very long winded, became
exhausted, aud Mr.. Brown, who was
entirely unarmed, rushed upon him and
seized him by the throat, and sitter de-
sperate struggle succeeded in returning
him to his comfortable quarters in the
sheriff IS hotel. Mr.. Peter Stoors, who
is the prisoner named above, is finishing
the unexpired term of his Office in Han
over Jail for committing an assault upon
Thomas Glass, of this county. He will
no doubt get six months more time add
ed to his term of Office for his impu-
dence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

An exjournalist of Cincinnati, who
wants to show his disapproval of the
denunciation of the medical fraternity
of the West for procuring subjects for
dissection, has willed his corpse to the
Medical College of Ohio for the benefit
of medical science. One of the condi-
tions OF the bequest is that the body or
skeleton shall become q permanent fix
ture of the college, and that it shall be
properly labelled, with copy of the
will attached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Mother medicinein the world was ever given
such a test of its curative qualities as BOschee's
German Syrup. In three years two million
four hundred Thousand small bottles of this
medicine were distributed free of charge by
Druggists in this country to those afflicted with
Consumption, Asthma, Group, severe Coughs,
Pneuponia and other diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people unde-
The result has bean that hrtgggisfs in every
town ara village il the United States are rec
Druggist, and ask what they know about it
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular SIZE Three
doses will relieve any case. For sale by DIR. N.
WAYT & Bro. and G. W. MAY & Co. declS-eow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

1t is reported at Warrenton, Va, that
John Williams, the alleged murderer Of
Mr.. HoltZclaw, has made a confession
acknowledging his participation in the
murder. He asserts thai he did not fire
the fatal shot, but stood behind another
man, named John Kenney, who did fire
it. They afterWard divided the spoils.
Keuney denies all knowledge OF the
affair,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

TRAGEDY IN ATLANTA, GA.-A rem.
contre took place at the Georgia State
capitol, in Atlanta, last Tuesday between
Col. Robert A. Aston, member of the
Legislature, and Capt. Ed. Cox, of De
Kalb county. Several shots were ex-
changed. Col. Aston was killed and
Capt. Cox was shot in the hand and
mouth, but not seriously. The Difficult.
ty occurred IN dispute concerning a
contract, in which it appears Cox was
the aggressor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

The Princess Louisa Margaret, future
Duchess of Connaught, has trousseau
which is said to be remarkable for its
simplicity and usefulness rather than
for its splendor. Her bridal dress is OF
white satin trimmed with Point DIAL
encon lace, representing roses, oranges
and myrtle in its web. The train is
thirteen feet long. Her travelling cos
tune is gray, braided with sontache.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

MURDERER CAUGHT.-Mr. Henry
Halstead, and guard crossed New river
at Packs Ferry, a few days ago, in
charge of Smith, who stabbed and kill
ed young FIpps, near Trap Hill, in Ra-
leigh county, on last Xmas day. Mr..
Halstead and party have been in pursuit
of Smith for several weeks. He first
went to Virginia, and from there to
North Carolina, where he was captured.
-MOuntaia Herald,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

STEAM MILLS BURNT.-We learn from
the Greenbrier Independent that, on
Thursday night, the 9th inst, the valu-
able steam mills of VIM. F. Taylor in
the Meadows in Greanhrisr CO., w. Va.
were destroyed by an incendiary, Loss
500, 00O-insnred for S5, 545.
In its notice of this fire, the Anderson
Enterprise adds
"But a few weeks have elapsed since
Mr.. Taylor lost valuable residence and
all his furniture by the same cause.
Since the above was in type we have
learned that two mep named Adkins
and Berry, were arrested in Raleigh
county, to whom suspicion points very
strongly as the incendiaries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

EDITOR IN LUCK.-The Editor of the
Greenbrier Independent has received a
box of fresh oranges sent to him from
Florida by Mayberry G. Myles, who
removed to that land of flowers and Or
anges from Spring creek, Greenbrier
county, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

To BE HANGED.-Georg w. Lewis,
(colered) of Chesterfield county, has
been found guilty, upon circumstantial
evidence, of the murder, Oh the 9Th OF
January, 81 his grandmother, aged sc
years, and has been sentenced to be
hanged on the 25th Of April.
He will be hanged on the same seat
fold on which Hillary Page, the fire
fiend, was hanged thee years ago.
Much sympathy is felt for his parents,
who bear the reputation Of being good
and honest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

A BRAKEMAN LOSES A FooT.-Last
Tuesday night, about mile from Cor
louisville, VIM. Hackins, of Hanover, a
brakeman on freight train, in attempt
ing to get off box car on to the tender,
fell and had his foot run over and crush
ed, rendering its amputation necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18
LAND SALES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
WallaWhawatOOla Springs,
WITH
VALUABLE FARM ATTACHED

| WITH
VAL LIABLE FARM ATTACHED
| IN BATH COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
The undersigned Commissioners, appointed
6y the Glrcn1. court Of of Bath county, BY joint
TENDER term thereof, 1873, in the chancerrv
causes therein pending, in the name of A W
McClure's Admir- and others VS.. VIM. A SIT.
lington &C., and Henry II Peters We 81: NJ "a, oit
Sitlington, will proceed, by yirtue os sain ~. "a.
cree, to sell, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, ON the premises, on sNes'
Friday, the Attn day of April, 1879
at O'Clock. P. NJ. that most valuable Aim,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Springs" Situated aho ns
miles from Millboro' Depot Ches. q Ohio
Il. H., including the Farm on which it is situa-
leu, Wnlcn contains 2S2 acres of ValuabIe
LANDS. much of which is first-class RiUer Bot.
10n Land and is in fine state of cultivation.
c0 oe iF0PRrTPsf RqE 4 consist of NEW; "a
and necessary Outbuildings. and a large Rsfl
Earn, together with several Tenement Houses
rea Il T also an Orchard of fine fruit upon the
said VIM. A. Sitlington lately resided and
whlch were partitioned to him in the division
OF the lands OF Andrew Sitlington decd and
are among the most valuable farming lands on
the Cowpasture River. We will. at the same
time and place, by virtue of said decree. offer
Ior sale another tract of about I4OO acres
more or less) lying on Mill Creek. in said
county being the same lands which were mr.
chased by said VIM. A. Sitlington under decree
of said Court in the chancery cause of Andrew
Sitlington's admir- VS.. Andrew SitlingtOn,s
heirs, &C., and on which there is situated a Saw
Mill. Tenants house and other buildings. a por-
ton OF which lands are cleared and in o good
state of cultivation, and the residue whereof
are heavily timbered.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs of said suits and the expenses of
sale, and the residue thereofin three equal an
dual instruments, bearing interest from the
DAY OF sale, the purchaser or purchasers to ex-
ecuIe Donds for the deferred instruments with
good personal security. and the legal title to be
retained as ultimate Security ~ " We
r. L. PARRISH
5. n. LETCHER
WIN. M. McALLiSTER.
iiiailA-sI Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

nrnea IN tbe gas ssasaa 10 R &c
the speech against Chinese immigra.
July celebration at Woodstock, Conn,
in 1879. He says hs has nothing to
change in it after the lapse of lime
years, and he believes that all treaties
may be abrogated by act of Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Conkling, Cockrell and Salisbury are
the tallest men in the Senate, each
measuring six feet three, while Bayard
and Burnside crowd them close with
six feet two. Thurman is only five feet
ten and half
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

DROWNED IN GREENBRIER RIVER
Whilst number of hands were floating
logs down Greenbrier River for the
Greenbrier Lumber Company at Ron
ceverte, the raft ran against the pier of
the iroG, RAILROAD bridge few miles east
of Roncevef;e, and James Winder was
thrown off the raft and drowned. The
Independent says: 1T was SO dark that
no one could see to go to his assistance.
He leaves a wife and seven children in
destitute condition"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

MURDER AND ARsoN.-On Sunday
night of last week, at Yanceyville, Lou
lisa county, Mr.. Charles K. Walton was
murdered in his store, the money drawer
stolen, and the store burned with the
lifeless body Of the murdered merchant
in it. The explosion of the powder in
the store, when reached by the fire.
blew out bna side of the building. The
excitement in that neighkorbopd has
been very great since this horrible crime
was perpetrated. The victim was a
popular young man, and belonged to
one of the most respected families IN
that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

SWINDLER ARRESTED. Henry Ora
ham OF Boston, Mass, who represented
himself to be an agent of the Rand
Publishing Company, N. Y, has been
arrested i'll Lynchburg, Va, as a swind-
Ier He collected from the tobacco men
of Lynchburg advertisements amount
ing 10 four hundred dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Capt. John A. Curtis, Richmond
councilman, and Mr.. John H. Knowls,
superintendent of the gas works of that
city, were arrested on Monday of last
week charged with being about to en-.
gage in duel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

ROBBER ARRESTED H. G. Holland
has been arrested at Omaha, Nebraska
charged with having robbed the safe on
an express car on the North Missouri
railroad in December, 1875, of about
So, 900. He was an engineer on the road,
and his fireman was his accomplice.
They overpowered the messenger, lock-
ed him up and rifled the safe. Holland,
after considerable wandering, enlisted
as a soldier at Fort Omaha, whittier he
was eventually traced. The fireman was
caught and convicted some time ago
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-Du q
thunder storm at Maple Ridge, Tioga
county. Ea.. Saturday week Samuel
Vickers, a young unmarried man. was
killed by lightning His tea:n wss also
killed. All were found by the young
mans father Sunday morning lying IN
the snow !; few rods from home. The
only mark on tie young man was a
dent about the size of a beaa on his
forehead His boots were" torn by the
eJeotrin fluid. - ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

The Evening Standard, Wheeling, w
Va, heretofore Republican paper. has
been purchased by an association of De,
moorats, and will hereafter be published
as Democratic paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Mrs. Alfred Tennyson Dickens, Gls
of the young daughters-in-iaw of Charles
Dickens, was. killed ia Australia a few
weeks ago. She was driving out with
her little daughter, when the horse ran
away, killing both occupants of the car.
rage Alfred Tennyson Dickens, son
Of the novelist, has been living in Aus
tralia several years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Col. George Taylor. who commanded
an Alabama Confederate regiment dur
ing the war, died Monday week at his
home, in Orange county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Rev. C. 7. Gibson, of Petersburg, Va
was taken suddenly III With vertigo
Friday last, but at last acGaunts was
somewhat improved
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

1t is proposed to rattle farm of forty
acres near charlottesville, for the pur-
pose of raising funds 70 erect Catholic
church at that point. :" 'ie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

The highest authority in New England, the
State Assayer of Massachusetts, after careful
analysis of Hairs Vegetable Sicil;an Hair Re
newer certified that it is the best preparation
for its intended purposes that has been exhtb.
tied for examination, that it's constituents are
pure and carefully selected for eycelleat quail
ty. and that i fOr11,s an Efficient preparation
for promoting the growth Of the hair and re
storing the original color. This wOrld-re
nowned preparation is for sale by ali druggists
Record Red Oak. Io,0a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

CoLLEeE CHAPEL BUkNT.-The
chapel of Randolph Macon College, at
Ashland, was burned last Wednesday
just as the students were assembling for
regular prayer-meeting. 1t is supposed
that the fire was caused by lamp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18


OBLIGATION TO PAY STATE DEBTS
brokers of London, sought the opinion
State bonds and the security for their
reply, under date, London, October 10Th,
1888, he said. x. :
The States cannot rid themselves OF
their obligations otherwise than by the
honest payment of the debt. They can
pass no law impairing the obligation of
their own contracts. They can make
nothing tender, in discharge of such
contracts, but gold and silver. They
possess all adequate power of providing
for the case, by taxes and internal means
of revenue. They cannot get round their
duty, nor evade its force. Any failure
to fulfill its undertakings would be an
open violation of public faith, to be fol-
lowed by the penalty of dishonor and
disgrace penalty, it may be presum-
ed, which no State of the American
Union would be likely to incur.
l believe the citizens of the United
States, like all honest men regard debts
whether public or private, and whether
existing at home or abroad, to be of NOR
al as we'll as legal obligation and trust
1 may appeal to their history, from the
moment when those States took their
rank among the nations of the earth to
the present time, for proof that this be-
| lief is we'll founded. If it were possible
that any one of the States should at any
time SO entirely loss her self respect and
forget her duty as to violate the faith
solemnly pledged for her pecuniary en-
gagements, L believe there is no country
upon earth, not even that of the injured
creditor in which such proceeding
you'd meet with less countenance or in
diligence than it would receive from the
great mass of the american people.
| | have the honor to be, gentlemen,
| your Obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18
PUSIfc SALE A VERY
BILE FARM
IN AUGUSTA COUNT


By virtue of authority of two deeds of trust
the first executed by Samuel d. Humbert to
John B. Watts, Trustee, bearing date March
10th, 1870, and of record in the clerks office OF
Augusta county court, Deed book IS. pages
26S-9 the other executed by said Samuel d.
Humbert and Sarah A. Humbert, his wife, to
Orlando Smith and Thos. c. Elder, Trustees,
bearing date January 18th, 1871. and of record
in the above named clerks office, Deed book
SO, pages 56-7,-and in pursuance of directions
given by the creditors secured in said deeds,
the undersigned, William Patrick, Admins
TRAITOR of John B. Watts, decd who was the sole
Trustee in the first deed, and Thomas G. Elder
surviving Trustee in the second deed, will sell
at public auction FOR CASH, upon the premises
on Saturday, the 18Th day of april, 1870,
that very valuable farm upon which said
Samuel d. Humbert now resides, containing
S5lM acres, situated In Augusta county
on Middle River, near the village of New Hope
and adjoining the lands of Samuel CARRIER and
others. The land is of excellent quality and
well adapted to farming purposes. 1t is R-
well watered. The improvements con- EEsHI
sst of a large and handsome BRICK ssssAz
DWELLING, Stables and other out houses.
WILLIAM PAThICK,
Admir- of John b. Watts, decd.
THOMAS G. EL{iEH,
rlarIs-tds Surviving Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

The food in Hungry is subsiding.
OF 8, 700 houses In Szegedin all except
POI were destroyed. 1t is variously es-
timated that from 1900 to 4 900 persons
were drowned during the humiliation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

A bill establishing the Moffett bell
punch has passed tie Lower House of
the Texas Legislature, and it is thought
will go through the Senate. II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

LAMP EXPLOSION. We learn from
the Mountain Herald that, on Sunday
night week, Mr.. II. w. Straley, OF
Princeton, w. Va, was severely burned
by the explosion of a lamp which he
atten, pied to extinguish by blowing in
to the chimney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

A SOUTHERN CoLoRED COLLEGE,
The Clafiin University and South Caro-
lima Agricultural College and Mechan-
ics' Institute is the extensive title of the
colored college at Orangeburg, S. c.,
which now has 2l8 students, one third
of them females, representing every por-
ton of the State, and receiving scien-
tific classical education. One half the
expense of the college is paid by North
ern philanthropists, the State govern
ment paying the other half; three of the
professors are South Carolinians, two of
them being white and the other colored.
The other professors and the president
are Northern men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

VIOLENT WIND 'SSoRM.-A violent
wind storm in Macoupin county, Ill.
Tuesday, destroyed houses, barns anc
ether property. Edward McDanald anC
his little grandchild Were killed and sew
erai members of the family severely
wounded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

w. Vint is appointed postmaster at
Doe Hill, Highland county, qice s. A.
Carichof, resigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

At Charleston, ". Va, the nose of
Worster Booz, a miner, began bleeding
and before it could be slapped, he bled
to death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18


OOMMISSIONEKS! SALE OF REAL
4 ESTATE.-In pursuance of decree Of the
Giro it court Of Augusta, in the cause OF Rtckte
Us. Ru,6h &C., rendered at the November term,
1873, the undersigned Commissioners Will sell,
at public auction, in front Of the Courthouse,
in Stanton, ON
Friday the 14th day of March, 1879,
a tract of land containing about 14% acrS, In
the county of Augusta, situate between the
Parkersburg turn pike and the Hebron Church
road, from IL to miles west of Staunton, and
adjoining the lands of A. P. Stuart and others.
1t is the same land that was conveyea to VIII
liam Hawk by Robert G. Bipkle ana wife, by
deed OF date June 7th, 1896, and recorded in the
Clerks Office Of tie Augusta county court, Deed
Book 50, page al, ito which refereneeis made for
a fuller description.
The property ID improved.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand to pay costs
of suit and sale; residue of the purchase money
in three equal instalmeuts, at one, two. and
three years from day of sale, with interest rom
that day, the purchaser giving bonds With ap-
proved personal security.
WIZ i. NELSON,
MEADE F. WHITE.
fehIi-tas Commissioners.
p0STpNSEMENF.- above sale is post
noned until SATURDAY. March 22rd, 1879.
VIM. j. NELSON,
MEADE F. WHITE,
marIS-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

OIL FEvER.-The Mountain Herald
says that, since the New River Oil
Company commenced boring for oil,
neaf' Mck enqree's tunnel, the whole
New lsivts valley has BECOME excited
upon the subject, and are prospecting
| for OIL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

A strange epidemic has broken out
among cattle in Jamaica, and much fine
stock has been lost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Tue wife of Gen. T. W. Sherman died
at NEWPORT, R. l.. Wednesday, OF con-
sumption. The General is very low,
and but slight hopes are entertained of
his rncOYPrY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Hon. J. r. Tucker will deliver the
annual address before the Literary So
cieties of Hampdep Sidney College at
the commencement Oh the 18th of June
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

ITO CONTRACTORS.-Se bids for the
L contract to build an addition to the West
ern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia, to accommo-
gate % persons, will be received up to II O'Clock
M, on the 18th inst. at the Asylum
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
AsyiHno, and parties who desire it may confer
WIN the architect Mr.. ]. g, Nelson, at the
Asylum on the 25th inst,
VIM. L. BUMGARDNER,
Chairman Building Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Rev. Mr.. Roller, of Hanover county,
Va, has accepted a call to Trinity Epis'
copal Church, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-03-18

Small pox has broken out in st. Jago
de Cuba, and has also decimated several
towns in Mexico.