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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06


COMMENCEMENT OF THE YEARLY
the reformation of the calepdar by Pope
Gregory XIII., the year began on the
first of January, and, consequently,
whenever and wherever the new style
of reckoning time was adopted, then
and there the year commenced on this
day. Previous to the use of the Gregg
rian Calendar, the years had different
days of beginning at VARIOUS times in
the same and different countries, and
occasionally at the same time In the
same country. In most countries it be-
gan on one of the following days:-
Christmas day, the 25tn of December;
Circumcision day, the LIST of January !;
Lady day, the 25th of March; Easter
day, the day Of the resurrection of our
Lord.
In England, in the seventh, and SO
late as the thirteenth century, the year
began on Christmas day; but in the
twelfth century the Anglican church
commenced the year Oh the 25th of
March, as did also the civilians of the
fourteenth century. This continued
until 1855, the time Of adoption of the
new style. By this it appears that two
modes of reckoning the commencement
of the year have generally existed in
Great Britain and its colonies, causing
what is known as the Civil, Ecclesiasti-
cal. or Legal Year, and the Historical
Year. The last named OF these have
commenced on the first of January for
a long period of time.
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SPECIAL NOTICES,

bakers BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
ID Bitters are nov known wherever the fell
hand of Disease has laid its whitening TOUCH
Their remedial powers are universally recog-
niaed and acknowledged, and the preference Is
given them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure of dyspepsia, cholera morbus,
cramp cholic, and all other diseases Incl
dent to impaired digestion. The Bitters are
truly a valuable remedy, as many who have
felt their beneficial effects will testify, and
should be found in every household. Captain
Elijah Baker, the proprietor of these Bitters, is
a well known and highly respected citizen OF
Richmond. whose character is unassailable
and therefore his preparation may be consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
the above named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow trial.--NGaches-
ter Courier.
Bakers PREMIUM RIT4ERS were awarded a
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO. for they are . standard medicine and we are
personally cognizant of some remarkable cures
effected by them.-Richm0nd Commercial.
- NOTICE.-Baker's Premium Bitters are
exempted by the U. 8. Internal Revenue De-
tartment from special liquor tag,
Sold by all druggists and country merchants
everywhere. E, BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
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DIVISIONS OF TIME.-A solar day is
measured by the rotation of the earth
upon its axis, and is of different lengths,
owing to the ellipticity of the earth's
orbit and other causes but @ mean solar
day, recorded by the tinie-piece, is
twenty-four hours.
An astronomical day commences at
noon, and is counted from the first to
the twenty fourth hour. A civil day
commences at midnight, and is counted
from the first to the twelfth hour, when
it is recounted again from the first to
the twelfth hour. A nautical day ia
counted as a civil day. but commences
like an astronomical day, from noon.
A calendar month varies in length
from % to 81 days. A mean lunar
month is 20 days, IL hours, A minutes,
2 seconds and 5 "a thirds.
A year is divided into 365 days.
A solar year. which is the time occu-
pied by the sun In passing from one
veral equinox to another, consists of
$685. 2442444 solar days. or 365 days, 5 hours,
49 minutes and 40 $50 seconds.
A Julian year is S65 days. A Grego-
rian year is 1855 2425 days. Every fourth
year is Bissextile, or leap year, is 1865
days. The error of the Gregorian COM
putation amounts only to one day in
3571. 42S6 years.
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THE TREAsURY.-The cry of the Re.
adiusters that there is no money in the
treasury comes with q good grace from
them. The Auditor, as we have had
occasion to say before, paid over 81 AGO.
600 of interest during the last fiscal year.
If the McCulloch bill had been carried
out, the interest this year could not have
exceeded about one million of dollars.
Thus the State would have saved over
$400, 900 year, and would have had no
difficulty in keeping her finances in or
der. Let it not be forgotten that If the
funding had been completed, the an
nual interest account for the next ten
years would have been reduced to q
million or less than q million of dollars.
Keep this fact in mind whenever you
read Readjuster statements of the con-
dition of the treasury.-Rich. Dispatch.
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How CRIME BEGETs CRIME.-James
S. Pike, in New York San. 1T is pal
pably true that the commission of such
a fraud as has been attempted would
never have occurred to the most reck-
less of politicians in the State had it not
been for the example set by General
Grant, when he was President, of Tevo-
lutionfzing the politics of the Louisiana
Legislature by ordering General de
Trobriand to unseat and eject from that
body five regularly elected members and
to seat five unelected men in their places
at the point of the bayonet. which act
was thoroughly accomplished.
This, and the infamous conductsof the
Louisiana Returning Board at the last
presidential election, sustained by per
sons who have. disgraced the name of
Republican, have been the bad exam
pies that have led to this Maine inn
hroglio. The political villainy which
those acts have inspired in this State,
and will long continue to inspire among
gamblers IN politics every where, is
quite impossible to measure.
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KNIGHTS OF HONoR-ELEcrIoN AND IN
srALLATIoN OF OFFICERs.-Staunton Lodge
No. 1855 knights of Honor, on last Monday
night week elected the following officers for the
ensuing six months: R. c.. Anderson, Dicta-
tor; ]. E. Rollins, Vice Dictator; T. ]. Crow
der, Assistant Dictator; w. A. Burnett, Re-
porter; A. F. Kinney. Financial Reporter; ].
w. Newton, Treasurer; A. N. Breckenridge,
Chaplain; w. w. McGufin, Guide; John Jes-
ser, Guardian, and P. B. Sublett. Sentinel
Dictator ]. M. Lickliter was advanced to PasI
Dictator, Messrs. A. F. Kinney, A. Hart ana
VIM. A. Burnett were elected Trustees, ana
Past Dictator T. G. Morton delegate TO Inc
Grand Lodge which meets in Norfolk In Marcn.
They afterwards enjoyed an elegant supper
at the American Hotel. which was handsomely
served under the superintendency OF the pro-
prietor Mr.. Jno. H. Woodward. The instala-
ton of the newly elected officers took place
last night.
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No more Hard Times.

IF you will stop spending so much
on fine clothes, rich food and style,
buy good healthy food, cheaper and bet
ter clothing; get more real and substan-
tial things of life every way, and espe-
cially stop the foolish habit of employ
ing expensive, quack doctors or using
SO much of the vile humbug medicine
that does you only harm, but put your
trust in that simple, pure remedy, Hop
Bitters; that cures always at triflng
cost, and you will see good times and
have good health. See another column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

SEYMOUR MEANS SUCCESS II From
the Vicksburg Commercial. IF Hora
ito Seymour is nominated by the pemo-
Gratis as their candidate for President he
will be elected. He is good and pure
man, and stronger than any other man
in the party. He could carry New
York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
against any opponent-Grant, Blaine,
Sherman or anybody else-and he would
carry Indiana by large majority. The
solid South wonld be enthusiastic for
the Democratic ticket with Seymour at
the head of it, and we would be willing
to stake our last dollar on tae success Of
the ticket. Let the Democrats nomi
nate Seymour, and they will deserve
and achieve success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

A SECOND ATTEMPT TO FIRE HAMP-
TON NORMAL ScH0ot.-Norfolk, Na.,
December 3O.-On Sunday night an at.
tempt was made to burn Grove Cottage
one of the buildings of the Normal
school near Hampton, in which many
of the students sleep. The incendiary
had saturated rags and paper with
kerosene oil, and actually set fire to them
and made his escape; but the FIRE was
discovered and extinguished before
much damage was done. Had he made
the attempta little later, when all the
students would have been in the chapel
as was the case en- the former occasion
the result would probably hsve been
equally disastrous as at that time.
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Nm. s. Pinafore at Harrisonburg.

On last Tuesday night we had the pleasure OF
witnessing the rendition Of "Pinafore" at Har-
risonburg, by an amateur company, for the
benefit Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Barring the
decidedly Objectionable Hall in which the per-
formance was given, we have nothing but
words of praise to say.
The scenery under the SUPPLEMENTARY and
skillful artistic workmanship of Prof. Olt-
MAINS was excellent, considering the disad-
vantages under which he had to labor;the mu-
steal accompaniment, on the piano, by Mrs
Heneberger was beyond all praise and to her
is largely due the successful and happy rendl-
ton of this bright and sparkling operetta,
which the oftener heard is the more enjoyed.
Her skillful execution land thorough sympa-
thy with the movements in the various parts
of the operetta struck us as particularly re-
markable and were high testimonial to her
musical ability and thorough conception of the
most delicate shades of musical expression.
The principal characters were Miss Lal Thur
man as "Josephine,'' a young lady of great
personal attractions, and who sang and acted
| in manner deserving of the enthusiastic APP
plause she received Miss Bette Points, as lit
| tie "Buttercup" was charming" though it has
not been "many a year ago. since she was
little child, and her acting and singing met
with the full appreciation of the large audience
present; the character of "Hebe'' was most be-
witchingly taken by Miss Bette Conrad,
young lady who thought in her teens" knows
how to "come 1t" over even q "ruler OF the
Queens navy" -.--,
Misses Minnie Haas, Isabel Gray, Emma
Ward, Pet Yancey. BERTHE Wartman and Net
tie Bear the charming sisters and cousins and
aunts'' of sir Joseph, were particularly noticea-
BILE for their elegant and appropriate costumes
and the excellent manner in which they acted
and sung. --lz 81 2
"Dick Deadeye" was excellently acted by
Mr. Charles McQuaide, and considering the
fact that his voice, though good one, is un-
suited to the character, sit is greatly to his
credit that he did SO well.
VIM. B. McChesney of this city looked splen-
didly as Capt. Corcoran and deserves much
praise for the successful maner In which he
rendered the difficult yet beautiful solos in his
part.
| Mr.. Sam'I Loeb as Boatswain and Mr.. John
/ Donavon the leading tenor in the chorus were
i very excellent in their parts. Mr.. Donovan's
voice is one of much power and sweetness rs
Mr. John Heneberger seemed perfectly at
home in the character of Sergeant of Marines
and literally stood "head and shoulders" above
| all the others.
AS to the parts taken by our townsmen John
McQuaide and Charley Cooke we quote the
following from the Register: Lieut. John Nc
Quaide as Sir Joseph, was enthusiastically re-
| ceived. He is a great fayorite in arrisonburg
on and off the stage, and our town is duly
proud of having raised him. Mr.. G. L. Cooke,
made new friends and admirers here. Hi S
rendition of Ralph Rackstraw is supurb"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

The Readjusters of the Legislature
have deliberately, wickedly, and basely
traded off the white people of the State
of Virginia for United States senator
ship for General Malone. General Ma
hone and his friends now stand where
Underwood and Bayne and Hunnicutt
and Buttz stood in 1869. They stand
there without the same excuse. The
Radical party in Virginia was composed
of carpet baggers and negroes, who were
not expected to be capable of patriotism.
heseiReadjuster Il aders are Virginians,
for mess of pottage cooked and pre-.
pared by their negro allies. They know
full well the baseness of their action, and
knowingly perpetrate it.-Norfok Pr
gilman.
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/. DEATH THAT PREVENTED RoBBER

DEATH THAT PREVENTED ROBBERY.
Ohio, January IA party
of eight men visited the house OF Guy
Frey last night, evidently for the pur-
pose of robbery, he having received
payment the preceding day for sclqss
property which he sold. Frey ordered
them to leave, which they refused TO GO.
He then fred on them and they depar-
ted, after WHICH he Invent peaceaoiy 70
bed. This morning Frey found IN hls
front yard the body of Q tfad stranger
whom no one has been able to ldentlfy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

A SCIENTIFIC CURIosITY.-Mr. J. r.
David, writing to the Moberly Monitor,
from the neighborhood of the recent
cyclone in Randolph county, says that
complete picture of the cyclone may
be seen on the windows ofseveral houses
near its track. The phenomenon can
be seen at Baily Martins and J. r.
Hardin's, both of whom live on the west
side of its track, and at B. F. Newton's
just east of the tFack.-Paris Mo- Mer.
curry.
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jan6-2t.
Gladke is selling off at cost.

LITERARY NOTES.-The Sunday-SchoOl W orld
signalizes the beginning of the new series ofIn-
ternational Lessons for 1880 by change offorD,
which will make it more convenient and at
tractive Hitherto it has been issued as quar-
to newspaper. 1t now appears as an octave
magazine, with an appropriately illuminated
cover, colored map, Editorials on current
topics, Sunday school News, Lesson Explana-
tions by the. Rev. John Hall, D. D., of New York,
Primary Les son Talks by Mrs. Alice w. knox,
Light from Bible Lands, by Prot. George E.
Post, NJ. D., OF Syria. Suggestions how to use
the Lesson Helps, by the editor, Rev. Edwin
W. Rice, Contributed Articles by leading wri-
tiers, Mission Works. A Correspondents Table,
dealing with practical matters suggested by
correspondents. Hints to Writers for the Press,
Review of New Books. ETC., making 1t more
than ever attractive as journal for the Pastor,
superintendent, Teacher. Bible Student, and
Christian Worker. Published by the AMERI-
CAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION, Philadelphia
The American sunday-school Union Quar-
terly, for Home and School, is new publica-
ton containing helps on the International Les
sons Within the bright cover of the new Quar-
terly will be found all the helps necessary for
making these Lessons interesting and useful
A brightly colored map of Holy Land. Pictures
of Nazareth Bethlehem, and the Mount OF
Beatitudes, taken from original photographs.
will help TO make real the scenes in the life Of
Christ. A Chronological Harmony. from Ell
licott and Robinson, shows the order of events
In the Lesson Helps, q special feature is the
Descriptive Explanation which presents the
facts in a life-like picture. Notes. Word
Studies, and Questions are added to present the
best results of study without learned technical
tiles. Home Talks suggest in pleasant way,
some Of the faults OF scholars. and the cure for
them. The Lords Prayer. the Ten Command
ments, the Beatftudes, an order Of Sunday
school Service. ETC., give completeness &c the
new Quarterly. which will secure for itself
many friends. Published by the AMERICAN
SUNDAY-SCHooL UNION. Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

THE ROAD TO VICToRY.-[ From the
Wilmington IN. c. Star. If Horatio
Seymour will agree to be the candidate
he ought to be nominated without a
dissenting VOICE. Such, we believe, is
the matureG conviction Of the shrewd-
est political observers of our times. II
they are correct in their opinions, then
the democrats have plain duty to per-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

OvERwoRK.-Mr. Spurgeon, the ia
nous London preacher, whose taber-
nacle has drawn such a succession OF
delighted crowds, has broken down, it
is feared irreparably. and now lies Sc
riously ill at Mentone, Italy, his health
gone and his spirits under terrible
cloud. The verdict in his case must be
overwork, too much mental excitement,
too great persistence in Intellectual and
moral strain. Mr.. Char.es Haddon
Sturgeon was born at Kelvedon, Essex
shire, June 10, 1884, and he lacks six
months yet of being forty six years old
of attaining the age, in other words,
when orators should be about in their
prime. But Mr.. Spurgeon has burnt
the candle at both ends, and hence has
broken down before maturity. He be-
gan to preach and exhort when but lit
| tie over sixteen, was in charge of con-
gregation at eighteen, and famous at
twenty. In 1856, when he was but just
come Of age, he was leading speaker
at Exeter Hall This is getting too
early in harness to last long. Yet
Mr.. Spurgeon has done a good deal of
work. He has founded college and in
| it trained up preachers for thirty-two
chapels, every one of which he himself
established. He has edited a magazine,
published about thirty volumes, and
preached eight thousand sermons.
With such record to look back upon
Mr.. Spurgeon ought to he able to con-
template the prospect of an enforced in
activity in the future without regrets
Bait San, sf e. 5,iT
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COMPLIMENT TO DR.. ~CHAs. MANLY.-Rev.
Chas Manly, d. d., Pastor of the Baptist church
OF this city, having accepted call to Green .
Vile, S. c., and last Sunday being the last of his
service here, the Baptist church, morning and
evening, was crowded by persons of all denomi-
nations who went to hear him, probably for the
last time, and thus testified by their presence
the love and esteem they had for him. and the
deep regret they felt at his departure. At night,
the seats in the auditorium and gallery were
filled, as well as the pulpit and aisles and many
could not gain admittance at all, as there was
neither sitting nor standing room in any part
of the Church. We have never witnessed a
more decided and expressive demonstration Of
love. Affection and esteem, and the heart OF this
able and faithful minister, and pleasant and
genial gentleman, could not fail to have been
deeply impressed, and stirred by emotions of
love and gratitude, and regret that he was sepa-
rating from such dear friends. The love of this
people go with him.
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FATALFALL OF A RooF.-New York,
Decembsr GA Pittsburgh special
says; Yesterday the roof of large
oulioing, occupied by Edgar A. Thomp-
son as II or. and steel works, fell in with
great crash, burying beneath its ruins
2 numb9f OF men. They were extricat-
ca as soon as possible, but nine Of them
were found to be seriously iniured-two
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

SrAUNToN DEBATING SoCIETY.-The Debat'
ing Society on last Saturday night was well at
tended, and many ladies' were present. Mr.
Sam'l II. Coleman read an essay which was
methodical, thoughtful, and well expressed
and was listened to with much interest. The
subject of this essay was:-
SIS our Government failure, and whittier
are we drifting?''
He maintained that the conditions necessary
to ensure the perpetuity of Republican govern
ment do not exist in this country, to witt
Self sacrificing patriotism, restricted terri
tory, and restricted suffrage He maintained
that universal suffrage led inevitably to the
destruction of Republicanism and the establish
ment of Inc perialism, and that we were now
rapidly drifting to the maelststrom of i'm
perialism.
The question debated vast
"Should the policy,-'TO the victors Seioae
the spoils'-obtain with political parties?'
It was discussed by two of the regularly ap
pointed debaters:
Gen. r. ID. Lilley and Alex. F. Robertson in the
affirmative and negative respectively, and In
the general debate. in the negative, by Messrs
A. G. Stuart and VIM. Patrick.
The vote stood. affirmative 5, negatiye9 Q.
The question for next Saturday night Isl
sought civilization to be propagated bJ
force ?'
The appointed debaters are:-
In the affirmative, Bones and Brennaman
| in the negative, W. G. Kinney and Edward
Echols
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We fear that Rev. DR.. Eaton of Petersburg
will decline to accept the call to the Baptist
church of this city to fill the vacancy caused by
the departure of Rev. DR.. Manly, as he has re-
Gently declined lucrative call to Nashville,
Tenn, and his relations with his congregation
and the community at large at Petersburg are
of tn most pleasant character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-06

CITY TAX ON WATER MoToRs.-At a meet
ing of the City Council, on last Tuesday night
communication from the Superintendent of the
Water Works was received and read, which
showed that the cost of pumping water Into
the reservoir was about 10 cents per thousand
gallons and recommended tax of 20 cents per
thousand gallons upon the water motors used
in the city.
The committee to which the communication
was referred reported in favor Of a tax OF Ia
cents per thousand gallons, and requiring the
owners to purchase and keep in use metre SO
as to ascertain the amount of water used, and
that the tax be paid monthly. The report was
adopted by the Council.
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Go and see Gladke's &c. Counter.

We have received communication com.
planning that employment is given to negro la.
borers in preference to white but it is not &C.
companied with the name OF the author, and
of course, is not published, for all communities
tons, to ensure publication, must be accompa-
MED with responsible name. ,s.fs,
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Gladke is selling off at cost.

THE CATHOLIC FAIR The ladies Of the con
gregation of st. Francis church of this City
held Fair last week for the benefit of their
church which was quite successful-the receipts
amounting to about 500.
There were quite spirited contests in voting
away gold headed cane, and gold watch
and silver-mounted conductors lamp.
The contest for the cane was between Col
Thos. A. Gordon and James T. Byers, Esq, the
former being the successful candidate.
The contest for the gold watch was between
Thos, Burke and SamI II. Hoshour, in which
Burke was successful.
The contest for the silver-mounted conduc-
tors lamp was between Capt. w. w. Anderson
OF the Ches. & Ohio Railway, and Capt. New
port of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Capt
Anderson was the successful candidate.
The ladies of this congregation deserve great
credit for the labor expended and the taste dis
played in getting up and conducting this Fair
which was crowned with so much success.
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Y. NJ C. A-Four o'clock, on Sunday evening
last. found large audience assembled In the
Hall of the Y. M. G. A. Of this city for service
which was presided over by Mr.. VIM. ]. Mel
son. After singing what a friend we have In
Jesus" Mr.. Nelson offered prayer. The subject
was 18th chapter Of Romans Messrs Hamil'
ton. Ker, and Hoover made deeply impressive
remarks, which will doubtless be long rem en-
bered by many. Gen. Lilley led in prayer. Sew
eral beautiful hymns were sung. Before the
service was over, many had been forced to
leave, not being able to get into the room. while
many others stood up through the entire SER
vice.
Next Sunday, Mr.. John W. Todd will con-
duct the services. Subject-3rd chap. Of Isl
Epistle of Peter.