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New-York tribune., 1879-11-12
CAPTAIN DAVID BURsLEY. JR.

Captain David Bursley. jr., port captain for
7. :. souIhard Sons. the largest shpOwning firm IN
Maine. died suddenly on Monday night on board the
American ship Eureka, nj Pier No. 10 East River Cap
tain Bursley experimenting the loading Of four
ships in this city, belonging To his employers, and
Sunday taken sick with pneumonia, resulting from
"a violent cold lie leaves "A widow but children. lie
horn IN Barnstabe. Mass In 1885. where he lived
the time OF his DEATH anu first went ~ when thir
f.nn Old.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-12
REAR-ADMRAL AUGUSTUS IT. KILIY.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 1l.-Rear Admiral Au-
us,us H. Knty. the retired sl OF tne United states
Navy. died yesterday at his residence IN this city

Admiral Kitty was born in Maryland about
seven y-tarce yeats aso aud 1s91 appointed 90
the Navy. IL s. first cruise Was the Paclls IN ISL
'ol with Commodore stewart ia the Franklin. From
THAT tlne until 1850 lie served Tie south Allan
tic Station. In Ie3O-3l hc engaged a. surveying
the coast ~ Louisiana He became passed midsilp-
mau IN 1892, Lieutenant IN 1897, a commander in
1858, a captain IN 1862, commodore m 1896 Gnd IA
Hear-Admiral in 1870. Admiral Kitty most OF sea
service IN tie Wes and Last Indies and Tie Meerg-
mean, and was present the attack Qu.ia
Batto aud Mucle about thirty nine years ago - Com
modose Reid. IL 1861 be went from BaltiIl ore
10 St. Louis 70 aid In organizing the naval Hota under
Foote. lie look command OF tie guubOat Mound City.
and was engaged at Island No 10 and Fort Pillow. The
Mound CITY was sunk at Fort Pillow but raised
artcrward IejoincG the oiia- In 1SG2 Admiral KITTY
took command OF the expedition 10 White River, Arkan-
aud in June that year, with the aid OF
"A mi taly force under Colonel Fitch, took Fort 81.
Charles Near the clos OF the acton snOt entered the
OF the Mound CITY, and tue escape OF steam
caused death OF than 100 o, ,ers and men, the
comm andng officer himself receiving severe scad.
which caused the loss Ol his left In 1863. Admiral
Kitty engaged III ordnance duty az baltimore, and
I'm 1864 }65 was In command Oi the Roanoke and
tho Vermont. From 1867 TO 1870 he WAS
in command OF tle Norfolk Navy Yard.
lie was retired I'm 1865. In 1870, Admiral kAty
removed Bait more where he lived IN great simplicity
and retirement the residence OF his Relative. X. ;.
Andrews. lie In the enjoyment oi excellent health
until within few months past aud dairy made /! his
business take IA stroll to the Blind Asylum frequently
taking preseus 10 the inmates. About weeks lie
taken III, suffering from complication Oi diseases
New-York tribune., 1879-11-12

The mother tells the children to bid their
uncle Fritz gOodby, he 10 going 10 bathing resort
Ice gone three months Csiidrrn, IN chorus Why.
mamma, Ia Uncle FIitz that dirty e.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-12

LONDON, Nov ia Paris dispatch to The Ha'lS
Jcloqaph says: Abd-el-Kader the famous Al
gerian chief d,cd recently at Damascus, at the age
of seventy -tWo.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

THE "DIXIE MINSTRELS' IN HARRISoNHURG
WHAT THE "OLD COMMONWEALTH" SAYS
"Dixie Jubilee Minstrel troupe from Staunton,
who favored themselves and one or twop others
with an exhibition at the Masonic Hall, in this
place on Thursday evening last. becoming Of
Tended at the display of unappreciative and I'M
cultured musical tastes of our people, determ-
ined to punish them by a repetition of the con-
cert on the following evening. From this cruel
purpose they subsequently, relented, and, on
Friday afternoon, either from causes climatic
or circumstances impecunious, the troupe dis
integrated and marched in disbanded order to
the depot bound for the romantic banks of but
termilk rum Pacing the platform. with one
wistful eye on the painting camel-back champ
ing its throttle impatently for the flight, the
sentimental ballad singer of the troupe was
heard to quote Father Prout, with slight varia-
ton adapted to his own native heath -
"With sweet affection and recollection
often think of those bdttermilk bells,
i. Whose sound SO wild would, in days of child
hood,
Throw round my cradle their magic spells. /"
A funny knight of the cork who had made it
all right with the conductor by .spouting" a
tamboureen, banjo and pair ofbones, occupied
four seats in the caboose and gave vent to his
exuberant feelings in the plaintive ditty "saw
my leg off," We hope the troupe will not aban-
1t cannot be made in less than eighty days, ere
which were propose to have the Legislature
convened in extra session and law passed i'm
posing tax of eleven million dollars a minute
on all home talent minstrelsy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

GONE TO STAUNToN.-We regret to lose two
of our yeung men, Messrs. Chas. Clinedinst
and John Reamer,
Mr.. Chas. Clinedinst and George BodHl have
entered into co-partnership, as carriage man
ufacturers, to do business in Staunton, Va, and
they have employed Mr.. Reamer 10 assist them.
These young men have been with that prince
of Carriage makers, Mr.. John w. Clinedinst
and know how to do the best work. they are
sober, honest, Industrious, moral, and will
make their way in this world. We dislike to
see such young men leave US, but SO it is, and
we wish them the success their merits deserve
MIR. BodeN will net permanently locate in
Staunton for some time yet.-Shendndoah Val
len.
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Briefs.

Spring birds and spring bonnets are now fly
ing.
Easter Sunday was beautiful. bright, sun
shiny day.
The pros oects for the next wheat crop are said
not to be encouraging.
The Easter offering at the Episcopal church
reached over nine hundred dollars.
If you want to know who wants Office, read
the announcements in the SPECTATOR.
Lent is over; and the Terpsichorean propen-
sity of our youths has again cropped out.
Mr.. Wesley Bear died in Luray, Page county
on Sunday of last week, aged 70 years.
The schoolgirls are having a holiday, and
the je,tnesse doree of our city are hard at work.
Last Wednesday was the l4th anniversary OF
the surrender of the army Of Northern Virginia
at Appomattox.
There will be a hop at the Grange Hall on
next Thursday night, given by the young
gentlemen of the city.
The pupils of the Methodist, Episcopal, and
Presbyterian schools have been enjoying hol-
iday during the past week.
The Southern Chwchnlan heretofore publish
ed in Alexandria, will, from this date, be pub
lished in Richmond.
On Thursday night there was rain here &C
companied by thunder, and on Saturday morn
ing ice was formed.
To ascertain the male adult population Of
Rockingham and Shenandoah count the candi-
dates forof11ce and multiply by two:
There was an alarm of fire on Sunday after
noon, caused by the burning out of chimney
at the house of Johnnie Gear, near the Valley
Depot.
On Thursday night, wagon, loaded with
hay ran against and broke down the lamp
post on Frederick street at the residence of Mr..
VIM. A. Burke.
We saw quite number of handsome Easter
bonnets on Sunday. They, however, we are
glad to say, did not rival in brilliant colors the
variegated Easter egg.
There was quite shower of rain last Thurs
day evening, accompanied by lightning and
thunder. 1t was very welcome to the farmers,
who are complaining of the drought
The Grand Council of Virginia, I. o. R. NJ,
will kindle their annual council fire in the
hunting grounds of Wyandote Tribe, in Norfolk,
on the l4th Sum- 80 breaths past the ninth run,
rising of the sun. Flower moon, G. S. D., 1888.
1t is rumored that 81. M s. Pinafore, under
command of the Admiral, accompanied by ibis
elnleIS anu LIS COuSluS anu Ills duuIS, WILL oOOA
be anchored in Staunton, and manned by a
crew of Staunton's best amateur and profess
sional talent.
The Old Commonwealth at Harrsenburg stands
erect on the debt question. but what is the po-
sition OF the Register and Spirit of the Valley
sis one of the things which no man can find
out" 1t is riddle more difficult of solution
than that of the sphinx.
In Rockingham, there are five candidates for
Commemorative Attorney already announced
as follows Edward s, Conrad, Geo. G. Graf
tan, ]. N. Liggett. Henry v. Strayer, and
VIM. Stands. For Commissioners of the Reve-
nue. there are only seventeen as yet.
A Black Friday.-That day, when person is
first seriously attacked with Rheumatism,
may well be termed a black one, for he will re-
member the same as long as he lives. If he
uses Kellers Roman Liniment in time, he WILL
however, soon be able to speak OF Good Fri
day"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15


THE LIBRARY MAGAZINE for March, just is
sued, will delight all who appreciate the high
est class of literature. Think oft, 128 elegant
ly printed pages, all for 10 cents, or s.0O year.
The leading article, Chapters on Socialism,"
from unpublished manuscript Of the late John
Stuart Mill, is certainly the ablest writing
which has recently appeared on this topic. r.
A. Proctors article on Artificial Somnambul-
ism" will attract both those who are curious
and those who are interested in science. Thorn
as Hughes gives an entertaining sketch of the
once famous but nearly forgotten VIM. Goblet.
Bonamy Price, Professors Blackie, Jebb and
Ward supply able articles of special interest to
scholars and students of the classics and his.
tory. Fraser-Tytler contributes little poem,
"Contentment,' that is sure to go the rounds Of
the press, as also will Algernon Blacks Five
New Anecdotes of Charles Lamb" American
Book Exchange, Publishers, New York; sold
only by them direct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Notices J deaths published 0rGttsitously.
FUNK:-March Is. near Singers Glen, Mrs. Sally
Funk, aged 50 years.
evening, April 9th, 1879, Wesley Bear, Esq,
aged 70 years. He was formerly a resident Of
the eastern part of Rockingham county, and
was well-known and highly esteemed citi-
zen.
the residence of the late Thorn
as Armentrout, Mrs. Ann Lightner (1aee Ar
mentrOuO on the 18th inst. Before her mar
riags she was a clerk for Mrs. Kate M. Kelly,
and was well and favorably known by may
Of our citizens.
HALL-Near Stuart's Draft, on the SIN inst,
James Edwin, son of Jas. McF. and NJ. l.. Hall,
aged year, months, and days.
Very gently He did take him,
Very gently led him home,
Within the pearly gates of heaven
Evermore his feet shall roam. D,
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Cream Crackers, Soda Crackers. Fancy Cakes
1t J. 2. GRAHAM.

"eLD FOLKS" CoNcERT.-Fhe little folks ofthe
Trinity Episcopal Sunday School will give an
"old folks concert on next Thursday night at
Mozart Hall. 1t is promised by those who know
that it will be most charming affair and will
in every way be deserving Of liberal patronage
The character of the entertainment is kept a
profound secret, at least so far as a half dozen
girls are capable of doing. The entertainment
will be for the benefit of the Sunday School. If
you want to find out what it is and at the same
time spend most delightful evening 20 to the
Mozart on next Friday night. We would
like to tell you what it is going to be, but have
been sworn to inviolate secrecy by the commit
tee of arrangements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

SUIT AGAINST BoTEToURT.-From the Fin
castle Herald we learn that the suit OF the Bal
timore G. Ohio Railroad Company against the
county of Botetourt, recently instituted at Fin
castle to recover interest in arrears on certain
bonds, has been withdrawn, the county paying
the amount of interest claimed. The bonds in
volved amounted to $4,000 and are held by the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company as collat-
eral for certain advances paid to contractors for
work on the uncompleted line of road between
Harrisonburg and Salem, on which the inter-
est was about eight months overdue The
amount of interest waG $500; and that sum
was paid by the Treasurer to Messrs Sheffey &
counsel for the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company. Botetourt is now paying
interest on Sl05,o00 railroad bonds. These bonds
have been sold as low 90 cents on the dollar, but
now are held at from go to 65 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15
..Gerxnan Syrun.,,

No other medicinein the world was ever given
such test Ofits curative qualities as Boschees
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,
pneumonia and other diseases of the Throat
and Lungs, giving the American people unde-
nlable proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Druggists in every
town and village in the United States are rec
ommendfng 1t to their customers. Go to your
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. andG. w. MAY & Co. declS-eow
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

The April number of the Southern Planter and
Farmer is upon our table. This magazine de-
serves and receiyesa very liberal support 1t
is the best periodical of the kind with which
we are acquainted. While it makes speciality
of agriculture in all its branches, giving the re-
suits of successful experiments rather than the
impractical suggestions of the dreaming the
orist there is much in it that cannot fail to in
terest the thoughtful reader, no matter what
occupation he follows. The contents are varied
and particularly suited to the work OF the
month. The Planter has some OF the ablest
contributors to be found, and the beauty in
these aaticles consists in their being by South
ern men, Published at Richmond, Va, at 81
wear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

POLICE CoURT.-In the Police Court on yes
terday John Glass charged with disorderly con-
duct on Sunday was fined IS, and in default OF
payment was sent to jail.
Gus Maybush having concluded to have a
little amusement on Easter Sunday INDUCED
in the pleasing pastime of beating his wife
which she avoided by a rapid flight from the
domicil of her leige lord. For tie which the
Mayor fined him S., and in default of payment
sent him to jail.
Several little boys all under the age of ten
years instead of being at Sunday School went
to a switch on the C. & R. Railroad and in play
ing on train Of cars standing on the switch,
succeeded in unloosing the break and the jar of
passing train started them down the grade.
Coming to the end of the switch four of the
cars, reloaded with railroad iron ran Overland,
were badly smashed. As it was entirely acct
dental and done thoughtlessly by boys of such
few number of years the Mayor let them off
with an earnest reprimand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

THE BRIDGEWATER ENTERPRISE.-The form
er Proprietor, Mr.. E. Smith Dinkle. has sold
the Bridgewater Enterprise to R. B. Lambert
and ]. B. Burwell, both from this county-the
former lived in Waynesboro' where he was in
terested in the furniture establishment of his
brother, Mr. T. W. Lambert, and the latter is
son of Mr.. Thos. G. Burwell, decd, who was a
in this place.
AS heretofore the Enterprise will be edited by
Dr. T. II. B. Brown, whose editorial pen will
make it deserving of liberal support. The
Enterprise has our best wishes for its success and
prosperity, accompanied by the hope that 1t
will see the error of its views on the debt ques-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

We find the following letter in the Southern
Churchnlan:
STAUNToN, March 20, 1879.
Mr.. ED1ToR.-Allow me to say few words
personal to myself. It has, in some way, been
rumored throughout the DIOCESE, and has ap-
peared in Print, that have prepared for cir
cnlation q letter or pamphlets entitled "Flve
Reasons against Division of the Diocese" and
repeated requests have been made to me for
copies To correct the rumor. and as an answer
to the requests, beg to say, that have prepar-
ed no letter or pamphlet on the subject. How
ever fixed my opinions are as to the needs OF
the diocese and the means of providing for
them, have had neither the time nor the In
clination to write anything for circulation on
the subject. I have full faith in the wisdom
and discreet judgment Of the Council of Virgin
la, and believe that its action will promote
the true interests of the Church and of religion
in our diocese HUGH w. SHEFFEY.
CANNED GOODS, PICKLES, SAUCES, &c
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MARRIAGES.

LACKBuRN-PoLLocK.-O Thursday night,
April 10th. 1879, by the Rev. DR.. Manly, Mr..
John Blackburn to Miss M. Pollock
Thursday night, April
10th, 1879, by the Rev. DIR. Martin, Mr.. Reeves
Gait to Miss Alice V. Blackburn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
1ndiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
cipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by amission-
airy in South America. Send a self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station
D.. NelO York Cftv janI4-Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

IMMIGRATION AssoCIATIoN.-We are pleased
to learn from the Secretary of the above AS
ISOLATION that during the past week, it has re-
csive seven new members and has received
congratulatory letters from similar associations
in this country and Europe. and INQUIRIES from
men of means, who are seeking forinfornation
about property in this section. Among the as
sociations with which 9 correspondence has
heen opened is the German Society of New
york.
In this connection we may mention that
hundred families from Switzerland are on their
way TO Randolph county, West Virginia. where
they propose to found a colony. These people
were going to that section through the efforts
of Mr.. c. E. Lutz. of Beverley, to induce immi-
grafton to West Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

no ,,1,u VorERs OF AUGUSTA COUNTY Il
resnectfuIIy announce myself as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of CORNERSTONE Err
az ~ THE REVENUE. in Middle River District.
Tfit will he your pleasure to elect me shall
certainly be very grateful, as 1 have no trade
and am no longer physically able to labor. L
refer YOU to county and State officers.
mar11.tde J. ALEX. KERR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY:
Responding to the call of many voters, pup pup
lished in the indicator of March 9TH, hereby
announce myself candidate for the office OF
HIGH SHERIFF of Augusta county. Electlon
to be held the 4th Thursday in May.
Respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY =
In response to a call from many voters, an
nounce myself as a candidate for reelection u
the Office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE
for Riverhead District. Respectfully,
mar25-tde GEORGE p. LIGHTNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY: e., 70
election 70 the office of COMMISSIONERS OF TIKI
REvENUE for Pastures District, Augusta coun
ty, Va. II uoovpp
In% u. II,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

ODER FERTILIZER for corn, at a cost of IS cts.
per acre, will increase yield and prevent the
cut and wire-worm from troubling.
ans-2ts J. E. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY:
hereby announce myself as candidate 1or
reelection to the office of High Sheriff OF Au-
gusta county. Referring to my record in once
as to my qualification, am
Respectfully, A. b. LIGdINEn-
march2Etde-v & copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

The following gentlemen were elected as YES
trymen for Trinity Church yesterday evening
H. M. Bell, N. p Catlett, Judge H. w. Sheffey,
P. H. Trout, A. F. Kinney, DIR. B. B. Donaghe,
Maj. T. G. Elder, DR.. B. M. Atkinson, Fl. M. Nc
Ilhany Capt ]. H. Waters, Col. j. II. Skinner
Charles F. HaineS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

For sale, at Baltimore prices and freight, sew
enty-f1ve bushels of Virginia peanuts Call
and examine at G. G. Wheat's. aps-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

RETURNED TO ''OLD VIRGINNY."-Mr. g. N.
Townsend who was arrested here on last Tues
day by parties from West Virginia on the
charge Of getting money on false pretences, has
returned fully exonorated' from any such
charge and bears with him letters to the par
ties in West Va, from his clients in Brooklyn,
explaining that his draft had not been paid be-
cause of a misdirection on the part of the par
ties who sent it. Mr.. Townsend denies en-
phatically the stories published last week about
his blowing up the streets of town in West
Virginia, and states that instead of selling
lands in West Virginia. he has been engaged in
purchasing and has recently concluded the pur-
chase of quite a large tract.
The letter from Mr.. Lansing recognizes Mr..
Townsend as his agent or attorney and dis
tinctly states that he is responsible for such
contracts as he may make.
We have been informed that the papers of
the city, which published the enormous ac-
counts about this gentleman last week, will
in their next issues contain corrections of the
same,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

For sale, at Baltimore prices and freight sew
enty-five bushels of Virginia peanuts. Call
and examine at c. G. Wheats. apS-2ts
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nar1S-tde

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,
1 respectfully announce myself cah1iua.e
for the office of COMMISSIONERS OF THE hEx =,
NUE. for Beverly Manor District Electlon
fourth Thursday in May. r.o,r
marIS-tde* SAMUEL Y. Wh1oON'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

CYCLoPEDIA OF LITERATURE.-A list Of the
celebrated authors whose lives and writings are
represented in volume of the new Acme edi-
ton of Chambers's Cyclopedia ofEnglish Litera-
ture, just received, is certainly very attractive
to any person of fine literary taste. Fox, Penn,
Baxter, Bunyan, Locke, Newton, Browne, Hale,
Walton, Dryden, Temple. Ramsay, Chibber.
Steele, Berkeley, Defoe. and Bolingbroke, are a
few of the brilliant stars which brighten the 4l6
pages. sit will bring gladness to many a
scholars heart" says the Times, of Philadelphia,
"to find that this truly admirable work has
been brought within the range of shallow pock-
ets." Eight such volumes, beautifully printed,
and elegantly bound in cloth, for only $3.50, or
by the single volume for 43 CENTS postpaid, is
certainly a marvel of cheapness, and should
establish an enviabls reputation for the pub
fishers, iii can not make their fortune. Al
ready they report asale.ofnearly 5000 volumes.
1t ought to be in every library and home in the
land. Specimen pages and full particulars as
to various styles Of binding terms to clubs, ETC.,
will be sent free on request by the publishers,
the American Book Exchange, So Beekman
Street, Now York. The work is sold only to
direct, and the present wonderfully
low rates are offered only to early purchasers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-15

To THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY:
/ respectfully announce myself candloate
for election to the office of COMMISSIONERS OF
THE REVENUE in Pastures District.
noariS-tde WIN. J. EUR1TT.