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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

DEATH OF WORTHY CoLoRED MAN-We
noticed recently the severe burning of George
Washington, (coloredD by the explosion of a
coal-oil lamp. The injuries The then received,
with his previously enfeebled condition, re-
suited in his death on last Tuesday. He was
about 81 years of age, and was sexton of the
Augusta Street M. E. Church. of which he had,
for years, been faithful and consistent mem
Der. He was also a member of the colored Ma.
sonic Fraternity, who attended his funeral in a
body, headed by the Excelsior Band (colored, J
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21
Speaking in Harrisonburg Yesterday.
EAT NUMBERS AND GREAT ExCITEMEl

: - ------..,-.- 8
Yesterday was county court DAY IN ROCKING
ham and there were more persons IN Harrl-
sonburg than usual on such occasions ana that
implies that the number was very g1eat.
Not less than thousand had assembled to
hear the public speaking and many had gone
there with the expectation of hearing the Con-
seryatiye canyasser Mai. W.T.. C, Gregory who
had been announced in the papers to speak
there on that dav Int thew were disappointed,
as the opponents Of the debt question on the
basis of the Mcc,r1loch low claimed the day as
theirs and would not allow Gregory to speak
till after night when it was announced, he
would he ronI,od IN hv Cant. John Paul
Tho dov-t;,,,o mos given to the various can
didates for the senate and House Of Delegates
in that county each to speak forty minutes
Tho ordor IN which the candidates for thu
Honse we're tn sneak was determined by lot
and resulted as foIIows:-
strover Rarbee Woods. Moffatt. O,Ferrall
sibert Sine GRAY. and Harrison. It was un
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21
GETTING INTO HARNEss.-Prof Leonida

GETTING INTO HARNEss-Prof Leonidas
Poyntz recently elected Principal OF the d., D.
& B. Institution, entered into formal possession
on last Tuesday. The Goodson Gazette says
"Prof. Leonldas Poyntz, our newly elected
Principal. took formal charge of the 4nstitHtiorf
on Tuesday last. He seems to take naturally
to the duties of his office, and we doubt not will
discharge them to the entire satisfaction oil all.
The fact that Mr.. Poyntz himself has little
deaf mute daughter draws him nearer, perhaps,
to the class Of persons with whom he is now
thrown. and for the same reason the pupils seem
to think that he is peculiarly fitted to take
charge Of such a school as this. His family
will move over ne<t week. Mrs. Eoyntz, as all
her acquaintances know, is lady in the strict
est sense of the word, and she will be fit ex-
emplar for those among us who are growing
into womanhood. We give them hearty well
come and God-speed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

sTABBED.-A colored man, named !no, Ho.
navita an employee at the 9. Q. Round
House was stabbed in Court House Alley on
last Wednesday night by VIM. Freyfogle He
was struck in the left breast and the lung pen
etrated. He was attended by Dr.. McChesney
who pronounced the wound a serious 00ne
though not likely to prove fatal. Freyfosle
made his escape that night to Richmond. where
he was arrested the next day, and was brought
back to staugton on last Saturday night by
Chief of Police Crowder and Geo. Hgtchesan
and lodged in jail. He was to have had his
preliminary trial yesterday, but as Bonavita
was unable to attend it was postponed until
next Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

+ THE COUNTY cANV4ss is being quietly yet
earnestly carried on by Messrs. 4. KQiner and
g. Brown Allen for the Senate and Maj. Ham
ger for the House. Gen'l Echols has been ne
cessariy absent. and Mr.. Van Lear has not yet
put in an appearance. So far as we have been
able to learn the sentiment in the county is
strongly in favor of ret urning Messrs. Koiner,
Echols and Hanger, rather than those who
have heretofore opposed the McCulloch settle
maRt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Thelatest thing out is a Long Filler Havana
Cigar named The LAST ISSUE 8 for % cents
The manufacturer of these cigars is resident
of our city, and endeavors to demonstrate the
fact that you can buy good article at home
for aslittle money as you can in any other place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

PARALYZED-The many friends of Rev. r..
II. Phillips will be panied to learn of his paral-
ysis on last Friday night The attack, however,
we are glad &c say, was slight one affecting
his right side and partially affecting his speech.
His mind has remained perfectly clear and we
are glad to state that he was very much iEa-
proved yesterday evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21
Wilson keeps a full line of GROCERIES, al
bottom prices. Augusta St., opposite c. H.


= FINE CATTLE.-The Greenbrier Indegendent
| says: Mr.. George w. Hutchinson, who lives
near Union, in Monroe county, sold thirty
head of tsco-yeor-old cattle TO Mr.. Caleb E.
johnson. the average weight Of which, on
Tuesday morning last, was one MoNsond t,Co
hundred and serenity ,0o pounds! Who can beat
these figures?
Major Henry Robinson, near Union, graZed
one hundred head of three year. old cattle this
| season, the average weight of the lot being one
thousand fosa' hundred and serenity nine pounds
They were sold to Mr.. Lewis Myer, of Baltimore,
at AZ cts. per pound.
| Col. o. Beirne grazed one hundred and thirty
head of three-yea ODDS, the lot averaging one
thousand Jour hundred and tity-three pounds.
A correspondent OF the leecord writing from
Pocahontas county, says:
| The weight ofMr. Josiah Collisions cattle is
| as follows: four year olds, 5000 pounds; four
8 year olds, 5,l21 pounds; three years ods, s.
5s). Those Of Mr.. James Bright weighed as fol-
lows: One heifer, not quite two years old, 1850
pounds; fl We heifers. 1910 pounds; three steers,
5000 pounds four year olds, 4,l40.
Y. M. C. A.-Last Sunday evening the SELL
vices were conducted by Mr.. John G. Scott who
read and comm ented upon the 9th chapter OF
sning :hc audience was much larger than usual.
Among the many visitors who were present,
| the following made remarks of more tlan usual
interest: Rev. DR.. Hough and his brother-ip-
law, the Rev. DIR. Wildefnan. also, VIM. T.
Rush, ESQ.,, and several members of the Assoe
citation. President McIlhany gave pressing
invitation to those not members of the Asso-
citation, who attend these meeting, to. take an
active part in them and also to visit the read
ing room. which is open every evening during
the week from 5 to 10, ana make Ese of the
daily papers and library free of charge, fexceRt
to those who take books away from the rooms
to ready aa ;,l 81 as
The Directory met last night and received a
number Of new members into the Association,
besides transacting other business.
Mr.. II. D. Peck will lead the services next
Sunday at 4, P. NJ, sharp.
Go and see (1Iadka,S 20 Gnn mav6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

| We are authorized to announce ABsA LON
! KOINER as a candidate for rec election to the
Senate from Augusta County and Staunton.
| oct-7tde C. Pc.
| We are authorized to announce JOHN ECHoLs
as candidate for reelection to represent Au-
Delegates. oct-7tde c. p. c.
We are authorized to announce MARSHALL
HANGER as candidate for reelection to rep
resent Augusta County and StauntOn in the
House of Delegates. Oct-7tde C. p. C.
Wilson keeps 1S different brands of Tobacco
prices from 35 to so C. ~ s.- q ,--
When you visit Staunton, don't go home un-
til you have seen GLADKE's ESTABLISHMENT.
~ GLADKES Be. Counter is the best in
Staunton. may6-tf
Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at 25 cts.
4 oct u .ial--
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21


BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Oct. 49, 1873
Beef CattIe-Of the through cattle much the
larger portion went to Philadelphia, more than
two-thirds, some 500 head, of them going East
on Monday and Tuesday.
Sheep and laEts. Thsrs mas been nothing
Teoei Y. since Monday, and ali the off rings Of
t ia day have been disposed of except about
unchanged.
Hogs receipts since Monday reach near
~ l,ooV mead e and there are nov in the pens
f aIGg' 1 nesa TTads is slow. prices being
stock on hand with what may be Received in
tne next rev days. it is believed. will be suffi-
cten st I'll ~ next Monday. Quotations 5@5Ac;
RICHMOND MARKET. Octobeesr iz-The marke
Is o actase ana sh9Es ths general Improvement
tG.thS a elsewhere, Flour is firm at 5O@S7
70 ~ ~ nmo 70 fancy family brands Wheat is in
4air, rece5pt and 800 bushels were offered and
f But little rn for fair TO strictly choice lots
s.ani lots OF Rye sold at O5@9o. and Oats V at n
ana 10 for spring and winter, w ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

THE EXCAVATIONS AT POMPEII.-
According to Signor Fiorelli, the super
intendent of the excavations at Pom
peii, the complete excavation of that
ancient city will take some seventy years
more, and will cost about one million
dollars. A yearly subvention of sixty
thousand francs is voted by the State,
realized from the money paid by visitors
on entering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Sdrdines Is C. per box at Wilson's Grocery
lower than ever before sold in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

If you consider yourself ajudge of cigar, try
the LAST ISSUE" if you are disappointed in
them, your money will be returned. jy29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

The most useful articles at cents, can be
had at GLADKE's may6-M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Wilson'S Grocery is Headquarters for the
Farmers of Augusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

The best Goods ever offered for cents, il
his community, can be found Ct GLAQKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

The largest variety sc. Counter can be seen
at GLADKE's. may8-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

RILEY & LANDEs is the place to get good
VEGETABLES and CHICKENS. oc2l-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Buckets, Tubs and Baskets. cheaper at Will
sons Grocery thon anywhere else in Staunton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

r GLADKE has the largest stock of COrsets in
Staunton. oct7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

The best Goods ever offered for cents, Il
this community, can be found at GLADKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Go and see GLADKE's Mems hats at 50 cts
they are bargain. oct7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

For good Broom of neat finish, go to Wilson's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Children's Copper and Raw Hide Tipped
Shoes and Shoes forever ybody, largeand small,
Shoe Store. i-
Hand and Machine Sewed Boots and Caters,
Custom made and warranted in fit and quality,
for sale low, at O. L. WELLER,S,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at 25 cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

Ladies, if1you wish stylish, perfect fitting
and durable Boot. go to C.L. WELLER'S Boot
and Shoe Store, Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

%GLADKE'S De. Counter is the best
StauntOn. mayf.1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21

-Cox,s Sparkling Gelatine one shilling per box
at Wilson's Grocery.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28
DEVASTATION NOTICES.

hereby give notice that the Registration
Books will be open at the following polling
places in the parish Of Ouachita, on the
days specified below, (accoroing to the pro-
visions of Act No. of 1878, and Act No.
1Ol Of 1879 to afford opportunity for the
Registration of all persons who failed to
register before the last election, and those
who may have become eligible voters of
this parish since that date; also that changes
may be made, when necessary, in tho num-
Dor of precinct given as the residence of
any voter, on the Registration Books of
last election:
Monroe, Saturday, November LIST, and
Monday, November Sd.
Precinct No. l, Farmers School-house,
Tuesday, November 4th.
Precinct No. 2, Logwood Place, Wedncs-
day, November 5tL.
Precinct No. 3, Union Church, Thursday,
November 9Th.
Precinct No. 6, Logtown, Friday, Novem-
Der 9TH.
Precinct No. Z, Trenton, Saturday, No
vember Sth.
Precinct No. 8, Forksville, Monday, No
vember 10th.
Precinct No. 9, Cadeville, Tuesday, No
vember 18th.
Precinct No. 10, Mt. Vernon Church,
Wednesday,, November 18th.
Precinct No. IL, Pine Grove Church.
Thursday, November 18th.
Monroe, November 18th to November
18th, inclusive, when Office will be closed
to prepare poll books for the election on
Tuesday, December End.
r. p. SHELTON,
Assessor and Ex-Ohicfo Registrar, Parish
of Ouachita.
Monroe, La, Sept. 26, 1870. ct
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28
ANIMALS FOR AUTUMN SOWING.
For the Ouachita Telegraph.

{ For the Ouachta Telegraph
For a brilliant display of early Spring
flowers there is nothing that can equal
the hardy ANIMALS. Then, they are
no trouble, for if once planted in light,
rich soil they will come up every year
from fallen seeds. AS they are more
attractive if growing in masses, each
variety should be sown in bed to it.
self. The only failures ever made in
the cultivation of this class of flowers
are caused by following the directions
of Northern seedsmen, who say that
" hardy ANIMALS may be sown in the
open border from April to June"
That may do very we'll in the ice
bound North, but to have them bloom
in perfection in this climate it is neces-
sary to SOW the seed in autumn or early
winter. They will need no protection
out doors, but will keep growing all
the Winter and bloom very early in
the Spring.
1 make Il list of twelve varieties
which, from a long aud successful ex-
pericnce, l have found to be the most
desirable of all the many kinds offered
tor sale. They are all easy to trans
plant, except the candytuft and poppy.
1t is impossible to say which is our
favorite flower, but perhaps first in
most of our affections, among these
faithful ANIMALS, is the knowing,
moulding, smiling little pansy i it is
known and loved the world over.
They are found in many colors, from
white to black, from the most delicate
straw color to bronze, from lavender to
the richest royal purple. Last year
our pansy bed displayed sixty distinct
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28

Mr.. Thomas Scott, being corncrcd
by reporters in ST. Louis, is reported
to have said: "The Texas Pacific
road is developing rapidly, and is
producing trade beyond the
expectations of its friends. Last month
its business was the largest in its his
tory, showing its ability to take care
OF all its obligations and to provide for
Its immediate extension to tho West.
l expect when get home to complete
n contract for the extension of $50 miles
west OF Fort Worth, to be finished in
two years, connecting at the western
boundary of New Mexico with the
southern Pacific road, which is the
western part of the Texas Pacific. This
connection will form another through
line from st. Louis to San Francisco.
Our line will develop an immense
agricultural as we'll as mineral field. 1t
Will run close to the border of Mexico,
and will be open all the year round
and 100 miles shorter than the Union
Pacific"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28

of people we are; to tolerate again free,
popular discussion, and extend some
forbearance and consideration to OPP
posing views. The maxims that in all
Intellectual contests trnth is mighty
and must prevail, and that error is
when reason is left free to
combat it, are not only sound but salu-
tary. 1t is poor compliment to the
merits of such q cause that its advo.
Gates would silence opposition by force;
and generally those only who are in
the wrong will resort to this ungener-
GUS means. I am confident you will
not commit your serious Judgment to
the proposition that any amount OF
discussion, or any sort of opinions,
however unwise in your judgment, OF
any assertion or feeling, however re-
sentfal or bitter, not resulting In a
breach of law, can furnish justification
for your denial that profound peace ex-
lists In Texas. You might as we'll deny
that profound peace exists In New
York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Cali
fornia, Ohio and Kentucky, where q
majority of the people differ with q
minority on these questions; or that
profound peace exists in the House of
Representatives. or the Senate at Wash
ington, or In the Supreme Court,
where all these questions have been
repeatedly discussed, and parties res
pectfully and patiently heard. e...
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28

The report sent abroad over the
country few days ago that kentucky
had no original copy of her constitution,
and was therefore operating without
any organic law, turns out to be alto
gether sensational and foolish. 1t APP
pears that there are two enrolled copies
of the document, which are kept in a
tire-proof vault. When search was
made for the instrument, it could not
be found only because the new Secretary
who took possession ofthe office
in September, did not know where to
look for it. AS soon as his predecessor
learned that the constitution was miss
ing he promptly named its hiding
place, and it was procured without
further trouble. So we are yet to have
the anomaly of an American State
without a constitution.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28
WARD NO. l.

WARD NO. /.
Precinct No. 1, Farmers schoolhouse
r. J. Wilson, J. T. Swan and M. M.
Grady commissioners; D. g. Tidwell
clerk.
Precinct No. 2, Logwood place
George G. Phillips, Mitchell Duclos
and Giles johnson commissioners; J.
p. Hampton clerk.
WARD NO. 2.
Precinct No. 8, Union church on
Bastrop roads. Wtited, J. B. Lewis
and G.. w. McQuiller commissioners;
J. w. Scarborough clerk.
WARD NO. 8.
Precinct No. 4, Ice House, Monroe
J. 8. Ray, J. G.. Logan and L. w.
Surghnor commissioners; w. p. Rem
wick clerk.
Precinct No. 3, Court House, Monroe
w. B. Subfett, E. o. Parker and
Talbot Stillman commissioners; r. c..
Ably clerk.
WARD NO. 4.
Precinct No. 6, Logtown-D. G..
lians commissioners; Filhiol Watkins
clerk.
WARD NO. 5.
Precinct No. z, Trenton-Chas. By
mum, N. Burgess and J. H. Flournoy
commissioners; John Drago clerk.
WARD NO. 6.
Precinct No. s, Forksville-Taylor
Anders A. w. Sheppard and J G. Good
son commissioners; j. b. Duke clerk.
WARD No.
Precinct No. 9, Cadeville-P. G.
Rogers, j. F.. GoldsOn and J. w. Ham
ilton commissioners; w. H. Coats clerk.
WARD NO. 8.
Precinct No. 10, Mt. Vernon church
Joseph Bum, S. G. Cowan and Fl.
Z. Rawls commissioners; S. a. Gilbert
clerk.
WARD NO. 3.
Precinct No. II, Pine Grove church
III. M. Bryant, A. w. Hendricks and
J. A. Inabnett commissioners; b. +.
Thomas clerk.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28
OF ELECTION.

MONROE, OUACulTA PARISH, La,
October 30, 1879.
A vacancy in the Police Jury Of Ouacl1ita
Parish having occurred by The death of
of said Parish: Now, therefore, 7, w. G.
Kennedy, President of the Police Jury of
said Parish, by virtue of the authority
vested in mo by Section OF Act 81 of the
General Assembly of Louisiana, approved
April 10, 1877, do order an election to DO
held in and for said Ninth Ward, to fill
December, 1879, and direct that the Sheriff
of this Parish shall furnish to the commits
sioners of tho general State election, to be
held on that day, Il separate ballot box to
receive the votes at said Police Jurors
election, and that tho said commissioners
shall make due retnrn thereof rs provided
by law. w. q. KENNEDY,
President OF Police Jury
st Ouachita Parish La
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-11-28
PUT THAT NI8GER OUT.

We copy the following from the
Louisianais, published in the parish of
st. James:
"For, in the year of Our Lord Jesus
Christ 1870, in New Orleans, at the
Odd Fellows, Hall, in kind Of Syna-
gogue of impiety and persecution, then
being q delegate to Democratic con-
vention, Taylor Bcattie protested with
all the power of his tongue and of hrs
heart against the admission of poor
colored delegate"
If the Louisianais is correct in its
assertiOn-and we are inclined to be-
lieve that it is-We cannot see how our
colored friends can consistently vote
for a man who, in the year 1870, was
opposed to the admission of coiored
delegate to Democratic convention.
We believe that Judge Beattie is hon.
est and sincere in his motives, but it is
a matter open to discussion as to
whether or not he Is the champion of
the rights of the colored man.-Ho,snaos
Courier.
If we remember Alright, Gov. John
McEnery, who was also delegate to
the Convention referred to, had seat
next to Judge Beattie's in that body
and can testify to the Judges indigna-
ton when it was proposed to admit a
colored delegate. The writer was also
O delegate, and there made the &C.
quaintance of the Judge who was then
a red-hot Democrat. 1t was as dele
gate, and not, as we stated two issues
back, as a member of the Legislature,
that Judge Beattie took such de-
cided stand against the political equal
ity of the colored man with the white
man. And In his speech in Monroe
and In conversation, the Judge did not
impress us as one who had made any
great progress toward securing the
affections of his colored allies. 1t may
he said, also, that the standard. bearer
of the Republicans had rather a sorry
ovation even among his white allies in
Monroe, and left us, we fear, with his
neither lip considerably paralysed.