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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

U. s. GRAND JURoRS.-The following are the
Grand Jurors summoned for the Fall Term of
the United States District Court for the West
ern District of Virginia, which sits in Harr.-
sonburg, on Tuesday, to-day October 18th,
1870
L. A. Kerans, Millbrook, Augusta county.
]. H. Callison. Middlebrook, Augusta county.
John Hamilton. jr., Fishersville. Augusta Co.
Ballard Smith, Covington. Allegheny county.
James McGufin, Cleek's Mill, Bath County.
Thomas E. Gold. Berryville. Clarke county.
Isaac Krebs Winchester, Frederick county.
Geo. s. Rinker, Middletown, Frederick Co.
C. M. Zepp, Toms Brook, Shenandoah Co.
John Coffelt, Lantz Mill, Shenandoah Co.
VIM. Drummond. Lexington, Rockbridge Co.
John T. Agnor, Lexington. Rockbridge Co.
Osborn Wilson, Monterey, Highland Co.
Solomon GLADDEN.. Rawley Springs, Rocking
ham county.
Geo. A. Myers, Harrisonburg, Rockingham
county.
Giles A. Jackson, Harrisonburg, Rocking
ham county.
G. M. Killian, McGaheysville, Rockingham
county.
The following are the Petit Jurors drawn for
october Term, 1879, of the United States Dis
trict Court, at Harrisonburg, Va
James G. Marquis, staunton.
James Jordan, Mt. Sidney.
w. A. Burke. Staunton.
il Miller, Milnesvile.
Geo. L. Rogers, Covington.
r. j. Glendy, Glover Dale.
John Morgon, Berryville.
G. s. Harris, Winchester.
David w. Stickley, Newtown.
VIM. Fields, Stanardsville.
John W. Hull, Straight Creek.
R. A. Soal, Madison Court House.
| John w. Hudson, Luray.
| T. M. Almond, Luray.
| J. s. Smell, Harrlsonburg.
]. P. Hyde, Harrisonburg.
| ]. 8. Efinger, Harrisonburg.
| T. G. Hopkins. Lynnwood.
| Champ G. Carder, Woodville
| c. M. Dold, Lexington.
| Reuben Dillworth, Lexington.
| R. R. Newman, Woodstock.
| BP. Wireman, Moore's Store.
John R. Pointer, Front Royal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

We learn from the Greenbrier zade-
pendent that the young woman, Nancy
Harvey, who was severely cut with a
knife by her step father on Muddy Greek
in Greenbrier county, w. Va, few
weeks since, is now in a fair way to re-
cover from her injuries.
Mrs Matte Potts has just completed
her walk from Philadelphia to New Or
leans and back within five months on a
wager of $4,000. She says that she did
not suffer from sore feet or stiffened
limbs at any time during her trip.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

LUNATICS IN THE JAIL OF ROCKING
HAM.-On Monday of last week, Sam.
uel Swartz of Dayton, Rockingham, 2e
years of age, was adjudgeda lunatic and
confined in the Jail of that county. We
learn that there are now four lunatics
in the Rockingham county Jail await
ing admission into the Western Luna
tic Asylum. The sooner lunatics are
admitted into the Asylum the better,
as it greatly increases the chances Of
cure
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
Bass Culture In Augusta.

| 1t will be remembered that about six years
ago. the Fair Ground Lake was stocked with
bass and they multiplied rapidly up to the time
Of the flood three years ago, when the embank-
ment Of the lake was washed away and the fish
were carried down Lewis Creek, where, after
wards, many of them were caught. Capt. W.
L. Bumgardner, succeeded In catching and pur-
chasing between two and three hundred of these
Dish which he replaced in the lake and from
this restocking of the lake, many ponds in the
County have been furnished. The following
communication from Capt. Bumgardner will
better show what has been done.
STAUNToN, VA, Oct. 10, 1879.
Editors Spectator II desire to say that the fol-
lowing ponds in Augusta county have been
stocked from the Fair Ground Lake and are
Bros, on head waters Of South River; Thomas
Crist, near New Port 7. F. Shuey. near Swoope's
Depot Geo. X. Koiner, near Waynesboro'; DIR.
Geo. T. Robson, Mt Scion; and VIM. B. Craw-
ford, New Hope Any other parties in the coun-
ty can be supplied Gas fast as the fish can be
w. L. BUMGARDNER,
Committee OF Fair Board.
We are informed that, recently, Mr.. Phil. AL
len caught with hook and line, five bass. about
six inches long, in middle River, near Clines
Mill, and at the same time another party caught
one Of over two pounds weight. These fish un-
doubtedly got into Middle River from the
breaking Of the Fair Ground Lake, and must be
rapidly increasing. and we have no doubt that
in few years that river will be fully stocked
with fine bass.
Mr.. Jack Palmer also recently caught bass
of large size at his mill on South river, above
Waynesboro'. This one must have escaped
from the pond of Messrs. Rankin Bros, for there
are several dams between Waynesboro' and
Palmer's Mill, over which the bass put in at
Waynesboro' several years ago could not get
over.
1.-THE law as to the erection of fish ladders at
the dams on all our rivers should be enforced,
it would not be long before all of our streams
would be teeming with fish.
In conclusion we again call the attention OF
our county people to the fact that the fish. atthe
Fair Grounds are only caught for the purpose
of stocking ponds and that if any desire them
they will be supplied on application to Captain
w. L. Bumgardner
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Valley News Items.

Mrs. DIR. J. G. Walden, of Goshen, has
rented the Goshen Hotel for one year,
with the privilege of three, at $500 a
year.
The county tax in Botetourt for 1879
is go cents on the 500; in 1878 it was 70
cents in 1877 it was so cents, and in
1876 it was 81.
The Craig county mail robber, Cum
diff, has been sentenced to Albany pc
nitentiary for six years.-Three differ
emit indictments were found agains
him.
The owners of the Luray Cave, since
the recent decision IN their favor. have
resumed the improvement OF the pas
sages through it, and are preparing to
make further explorations.
The survivors of company "a" 2sth
Virginia volunteers, held reunion re-
Gently near Fincastle. Out of an en-
rollment of about 200 only some 20 an
swered at roll-call on this occasion.
Rev. John A. Kern, son Of Mr.. MINI
rod Kern, of Frederick county, of the
Baltimore Conference, M. E. Church
South, stationed at Salem, Va, has been
suffering from severe attack of typhoid
fever. He is now convalescent.
Katie Scotsman, aged about IS years,
last week wandered from New Market
becoming bewildered, and reaching the
neighborhood of Linville, where sh'
was taken up and cared for by Mr.. Jes-
sic Summers who took her to her home
receiving the thanks of her relatives TO-
his kind act.
We learn from the Winchester Nes0
that Gen. Gilber S. Meem, on last Tues
day, whilst loading sheep to be exhibi
ted at the Fair at Winchester, trod up
on nail, inflicting painful wound
He went on to Winchester, but hi
wounded foot still causing him mucl
pain, he consulted a physician who ad
: vised him to return home.
Thomas G. Wilson, son of the lat
Hon. Edgar G. Wilson of Morgantown
w. Va, and nephew of the late Rev
Norval Wilson, died of consumption, q
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Septembe
oath, aged 20 years. He died at the r.
: sidence of his brother, Hon. Eugene M
D Wilson, where his funeral was held Of
the Friday following his death at 1:S
3 P. M.
The Warren Sentinel says that, Of
Saturday night week, after midnight
the barn on the farm of Mr.. Addiso
Turner. two miles North of Flint Hill
= Rappahannock county, was discovere
to be on fire, but too late to save it
the contents. The loss is estimated
$500 and falls heavily upon Georg
= Turner, the tenant, most worthy an
industrious citizen.-The fire was ur
doubleday the work Of an incendiary
and it is hoped that he may soon b
# brought to condign punishment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
r A. HUTCHESON
IL MERCHANT TAILOR
100 e. Main ST.. SfaunfOu. Va.

call the attention of the public to my stock
offlne Cloths, Cassimeres, Worsted Goods, Vest
ings, Trimmings, &C. MY stock consists of the
very best Foreign and Domestic Fabrics, and
will sell them at low prices for cash, and will
guarantee satisfaction az to workmanship and
style. also keep full line OF Gents Fur
n1sh1ng Goods. such as Underwear, Shirts,
Drawers, suspenders, &C. All ask is a trial,
feeling assured that can please. 81 Give me
call. Respectfully
octl4-tf ]. A. HUTCHINSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

Fifty cases Mems and Boys Kip Boots at low
est prices at c. L. WELLERS Boot and Shoe
store Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

GALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL ES-
y TATE-By virtue of two deeds of trust
executed to me by 7. T. Burke, the one dated
the srd day of February, 1879, of record in the
Clerks office Of the County Court of Augusta,
D. B. 81, page ls4. and the other dated the llth
Will Book Al, page 507, will proceed to sell at
public auction, in front of the Courthouse In
Staunton, on
Monday, the 9th day of October, 1879,
(the same being County Court) the following
property, viz:-An Aultman & Taylor Separa-
tor and Horse Power Threshing Machine and
a Gaar & Scott Separator. a Twelve Horse Pow
er Steam Engine and Glover Huller.
TERMs-Cash to pay the costs of executing
the trust, and the balance on a credit of six
MONTHS the purchaser giving negotiable note
well endorsed.
octl4-tds WIN. A. HUDSON. Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

SHOT IN THE HEAD.-On last Thursday night
about o'clock considerable excitement was
created by the shooting Of Mr., w. Is. Pitzer by
Chas. w. Stafford in Court House Alley. The
shooting grew out of some previous disagree
ment, both parties having previously used
threatening language towards each other
Shortly afterwards Stafford met Pitzer and at
once fired upon him, the ball striking abovethe
eye, but ranged around, lodged behind the ear
and inflicted a very serious wound. Pitzer was
taken to DIR. McChesney's, where his wound was
properly dressed. Later in the night Stafford
was brought before Justice Pearman for trial
and was bailed in the sum of $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

There is an old saying which teaches
us that Figures will not lie," but it is q
great mistake. Any body who will read
the Richmond Wing over week will
find enough of lying figures in that
journal on the debt question to pave the
longest street in Richmond Danville
Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

THE PUBLIC SCHOOL AND THE Nc
CULLOCH BILL.-The Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts in a recent letter to Mr.. E.
Fl. Randall says:-
You ask, first: Can we with impunity
start our public schools and pay our
teachers in the course of this scholastic
year?
Answer: I shall faithfully carry out
the provisions of the Henkel BILL
Should our State debt be funded under
the act of March last (the McCulloch
bill, we will, in my opinion. have no
more trouble about the school money.
The friends of the public schools
should favor the McCulloch bill, and
should not fail to vote for candidates for
the Legislature who are the friends OF
that bill. The policy of the opponents
of that bill is destructive of the interests
of the public schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

ABLE SPEECH OF EX.GOv. JAS. u.
KEMPER.-We publish in this issue a
report of the very able speech delivered
by Ex- Gov. Kemper at Tappahannoch
on the End inst, and hope that none OF
our readers will fail to give it careful
opd thouuhtfuI nerusal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

1t is we'll enough to remember that of
the 1923 conservative members of the
hcgIsIaJuTU IUU vUJeu luz JHt MCCulIOcu
bill, and number of the 20 who voted
against it are now its supporters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
ids WIN. A. HUDSON, Trustee.
A LUCKY WOMAN.-The Publishers {

A LUCKY WOMAN.-The Publishers of
IA THE HOUSEKEEPER are bent on the
general Introduction of that helpful and beau
tiful household monthly and they make some
extraordinary offers in their premium list
gloves, ties, napkins, table cloths and spreads,
Tides, silver thtmbles and a variety of articles
which ladies like. But the most liberal offer is
this: THE HOUSEKEEPER ONE YEAR
AND THREE MONTHS, that is to January
LIST, 1881, FREE to the FIRST LADY from any
stamps, which barely covers the cost of postage
and mailing. Any lady who sends and fails to
or her money back as she directs. The regular
subscription price of the monthly is rs cents q
year and cheap at that. Sample copies with
full particulars, Free Address,
THE HOUSEKEEPER,
Oct14 MINNEAPOLIS Mimi.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

The largest variety Sc. Counter can be seen
at GLADKE'S. may6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

INST D. D. & BLIND, Oct. 18th, 1879.
GEALED BIDS will be received by the un-
- dersigned up to Oct. 2lst. IL M. for furnish.
ing 125 Cords Of good Seasoned Oak Wood
during the coming winter For further infOr-
nation apply to A. N. BRECK1NRlDGE,,
octl4-lt O. p. @. Steward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
How THE McCu11ocH LAW WORKS

How THE McCULLocH LAW WORKS.
Under the McCulloch law, over eight
millions have been already funded, five
and half millions being in the coupon
consols and the other two millions in
'peeler bonds. This was the statement
of the Auditor up to September the 9Th,
and there were four or five million
more in hand ready to be funded as fast
as the clerks can oft.
Under the funding of the amount
mentioned, the State of Virginia has al
ready made in cash money one hundred
and sixty-eight thousand dollars. That
is the benefit of the McCulloch settle.
ment up to date. And for the first time
in the history of Virginia, since the war
the treasury has five hundred thousand
dollars in money in it.
Would it not be madness to repeal this
law, which effects such good results
The advocates of repeal should receive
no support. Vote for the friends of tn
McC ulloch settlement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

THE RIGHT PosITION.-In Norfolk,
on last Saturday, the Conservative
Nominating Senatorial Convention for
Norfolk city and Princes Anne county
was held.
Captain John L. Nash, of Princess
Anne, the present senator, was renomi-
mated by reclamation. In acknowledge
ment Captain Nash stated that he stood
by the debt settlement, and that he
would pledge himself to support no man
for the United States Senate who was q
disorganizer of the Conservative party
and that he believed General Malone
to be such a disorganizer
The Convention adopted the follow
ing:
Resolved, That the delegates from
Norfolk city and Princes Anne county,
in convention assembled, do hereby en-
dorse and approve the law known as
the McCulloch act, and are opposed te
its repeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

The latest thing out is Long Filler Havana
Cigar named The LAST ISSUE" for % cents.
The manufacturer of these cigars is a resident
of our city. and endeavors to demonstrate the
fact that you can buy a good article at home
for aslittle money as you can in any other place.
jy29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

Jefferson Davis wrote letter regret
ting his inability to attend the recent
reunion, at Salisbury. N. c., of the sur
yiyors of the late war from that State, in
which he says: Prominent among your
objects is to allay any ill feeling which
may remain between those who follow
ed different flags, SO as to unite all in
proper efforts for the general welfare of
your State. Nothing surely could be
more commendable than the object, and
nothing is less Christian or more unsol-
dierly than malice and cherished de-
sire for revenge"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

The LAST ISSUE CIGAR has no superJluous
adornment, but is made honestly, under the old
hand made style. The last inch of the cigar is
as good as when it ,0as first lighted. jy29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

DR.. Ruffner's opinion in regard to the
public schools is this-that under the
debt settlement as proposed by the Nc
Culloch bill, the schools can be kept up,
and that if the bill be repealed the
schools cannot be maintained. We chal-
lenge refutation of this statement
PSch Star (cOLOred)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

If the State of Virginia does not owe
the debt recently settled by the McCul-
loch bill, what business had she dispos-
ing of the railroads, canals, &C., which
were paid for with the very money that
the old State borrowed from her credi-
itors and for which she gave her bonds :?
= Re7fOrH Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
Letter from Judge VIM. ]. Robertson.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

october l, 1879.
To-Day hA and vonr my retn !s 18th hn% me-
timo.
I do not understand the extract from
General Mahone's speech, to which you
refer, as indicating wish to have me
put on the bench of the Court of APP
peals, and consider it entirely unneces-
sary for me to say that I would not con-
sent to be used for any such purpose.
Such declaration would not hesitate
to make if thought the occasion had
arisen for it.
My engagements are such that l can
not agree to make speech on the debt
question, I have no objection, however,
for it to be generally made known that
I am, as have always been, in favor of
paying the debt of the State, and of in
creasing taxes to the extent necessary
for the purpose and that, although I
regard the McCulloch bill as liable to
many grave objections, 1 am utterly
opposed to the attempt to have it re-
pealed, believing the continued agita-
ton of the question to be extremely
injurious to the interests of the Com
monwealth, and that if such attempt
should be successful there is danger of
absolute reputation, than which, in
my judgment, there could be nothing
more disgraceful or disastrous.
With kind regards, 1 am very truly
yours, WILLIAM ]. ROBERTSON.
To- -, Richmond, Va.
THE BARBOUR BILL.-Our contem-
porary, the Richmond Wing, of yester-
day, makes the following remarkable
confession:
"DOes any reader of the Wing need
contended-as have all Re adjusters as
far as we know-that the Barbour Bill
was not settlement"
Well, if it was not a settlement"
why have the Readjusters been con-
stantly. .harping upon that thing for the
past month; and why have they been
constantly abusing Gov. Holiday for
having vetoed it? mot settlement, ."
says the Wing, s'but only "a mere tenn
porary' bill for present relief and to lead
to readjustment hereafter"
According, therefore. to the Whig's
own confession, the boosted Barbour
Bill was not design 10 re.ddjust the debt
as the last Legislature was elected and
pronounced to do, but mere fizzle and
a fraud to bamboozle the people and
sWindle the creditors out of their just
dues for indefinite years to come.
The Barbour Bill is not settle
ment" of the debt! Certainly not, and
it is well, therefore, that Gov. Holiday
most effectually ''settled" that bill by
his veto, just as the honest people of
Virginia intend to effectuaily "settle
the hash"of all the forcible. re .adjusters,
regulators and political tramps IN No
venber next.-DanvilSe Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14
Rough Language.

c. T. SMITH OF NELSON AND FRAZIER
| AND LADY OF ROCKBRIDGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

REMOV AL! ed my residence
from 2O8 Gospel Hill. to No. Washing ton
street, (the house formerly occupied by Mr..
Adams tushbaugh.) where will be glad to
wait on my old patrons and the public general
w. Call and all the latest novelties In style.
European as we'll as American.
Mrs. B. F. STIFF, Dress-Maker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

N. B-Miss MAMIE TAYLOR having re-
turned from visiting friends. will be glad to
Dress-Plaiting, Side, Box and Knife Plait-
ing, at the above place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-14

Sheffey & Bumgarner, p. q. sc
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07
A Terrible Kerosene Accident I'm
Russia.

A Terrible Kerosene Accident In
Russia.
The "RuSsian Courier" reports 9
shocking disaster from Volodarock, in
the government Of Kieff. A Jewish
boy had beenordered at eight o'clock in
the evening of the Sth ult.to fetch some
kerosene from a barrel which stood in an
outhouse. The barrel contained near
ly twenty "vedro" of this dangerous
oil. After filling his oil can, the boy
attempted to turn the tap of the barrel
by the help ofa candlestick in which
there was lighted candle. In doing
so, however, the light fell from the
candlestick into the oil can, instantly
kindling the kerosene. The boy fled
in terror, overturning the can in his
flight. The flames rapidly spread, and
the people in the house, followed by
neighbors, ran to the scene of the con-
iagraton. Some of the crowd were
attempting to get the barrel of kerosene
into the open air, when an explosion
occurred, covering everybody who was
near with burning oil. These unfor-
tunate persons rushed from the out
house among the crowd which had col
lected outside, and set many of their
clothes on fire. Altogether there were
thirty-seven persons attacked by the
flames, of whom, at the date Of this
report, eighteen had already died,
while there was little hope for many of
the others.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07
10 IT ANYBODY's BUsINE Ess ?

Is 1t snybody's business
II Q gentleman should choose
To walt upon lady,
II the lady don't refuse?
Or, TO speak q little palmer,
That the meaning ali may know,
Is 1t anybody's business
ifa lady has bsauT
10 II anybody's business
When that gentleman does call,
Or when he aves the lady,
Or II he leaves at all?
Or 10 1t necessary
That the curtain should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside loOkers-on'
Is It anybodv's business
But the lady's, II her beau
Rides out with other ladies',
And do sn't let her know?
Is 1t any body's business
But the gentleman's, ifshe
Should accept another escort,
Where he doesn't chance to be?
Isa person on the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small,
Is II anybody's business
Where that person means to call?
Or, II you see u person
AS he's calling anywhere,
Is 1t any OF your business
What his business may be there"
The substance OF our query,
simply stated, wou d be this.
ls 1t anybOdy's business
" hat an0thers business is?
II 1t is, or If 1t isn't,
We would really Ike to know;
For we're certain, II 1t isn't,
There are some who make 1t so,
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07
senator ChandIer's Probable Sue.
Cek6Or.

Every indication points to the selec-
ton of Ex-Governor John ]. Bagley to
fill the vacancy in the United States
Senate, created by the death of Senator
Chandler. Mr.. Bagley is an active
business man, being the head of firm
of leading manufacturers of fine cut
tobacco. He has had some experience
in political lie, and served very ac-
ceptably term as Governor of Michi-
gan
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07
The Prospects Of a Coal Famine.

Cities below Cincinnati are very
anxious about the prospects of coal
famine. The supply in many places
is exhausted, and prices are enormous
ly high. Railroads are supplying Gin
cinnati, and the people ara assured
that in Cincinnati prices will not ad-
vance further, as the railroads can sup
ply the city at present prices as long
as the river remains low.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07
A WOman's Suicide in q Cell.

Ann Atkinson, aged thirty.nine,
hanged herself in Jail at Brooklyn,
Tuesday evening. Sue had been ar
rested an hour before for drunkenness.
The victim, though married, did not
live with her husband, on account Of
her dissipated habits. She once before
attempted suicide with poison.
Daily Republican., 1879-11-07

Babies are too highly priced to per.
nit them to suffer with Collie, Fiatu'
lence, etc. when DR.. Bulls Baby SyruI
will at once relieve them. Price 2!
cents.