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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

MR.. P, ARTRIDGE ASSASSINATED IN
RoCKBRIDGE.-The Rockbridge Enter
prise of Thursday last reports that Mr..
P. Artridge, who recently removed from
Augusta county with his family, con-
sisting of his wife and five children, to
near Collierstown, Rock bridge county,
was assassnated on Tuesday last, and
his body found on Wednesday morning
in fence corner not far from his home
''riddled with shot"
The Enterprise says 1T seems that
Mr.. P. Artridge depended upon the pro-
ducts of the soil for livelihood for him
self and family, and On Tuesday morn
ing last he left his humble dwelling to
visit lO-ac lot some little distance
from home to see how "a certain piece of
wheat was progressing during such
warm aud pleasant weather. Not re-
turning by night-fall the family became
quite uneasy, but thinking perhaps he
had gone home with some neighbor to
spend the night, and would be home
early in the morning they retired to rest,
resolved that if be did not come by
morning that they would make some
INQUIRIES concerning his whereabouts.
Morning came but the missing one did
not, SO party was organized and search
instituted. The party first visited the
field that the deceased was to have visit
ed the morning he left home, and after
a careful search found the body in a
fence corner perfectly riddled With shot
plainly showing the work of some das'
hardly william. 1t was taken tenderly
10 and carried to his home. We are
hopeful that such an outrage against the
laws of our State will not be suffered to
90 UNPUBLISHED"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

BARN BURNED IN SHENANDOAH
We learn from the Shenandoah Herald
that "the barn of Mr. Morgan Moore, at
Mt. Jackson, was burned on last Wed
nesday morning at 3 CLOCK, With the
barn was burned two colts and mule,
a buggy, harness, saddles, brides, hay,
&c. The cause of the fire is unknown.
There was 10 insurance. Mr.. Moore is
the owner of several very valuable
horses which fortunately were not in the
stable that was burned"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20
LAND SALES

GALE OF LAND.-In obedience to a decree
- of the circuit court of Augusta county,
rendered on the 18th day Of November, 1879. in
the case OF James A. Walker, Trustee, VS.. Dr.
Is. +. walkers widow and heirs. l will sell, on
the 23rd of February, 1850,
at public auction, at the front floor of the Court
house, In the city of Staunton, the tract of land
on which the late DR.. B. F. Walker resided,
known as Worth Bend" situated in Augusta
county, on Middle River, twelve miles from
Staunton, and four miles from Fort Defiance
Depot" on The Valley Railroad" containing
$50 ACRE S.
1t has on it a commodiOus dwelling house. a
large barn and all necessary out-build- "a
ings is in a high state OF cultivation, has E.gA
plenty of good timber, is well watered, s2sAs
and has no superior as grain and grass farm
in the State of Virginia.
About one hundred acres is river bottom and
the remainder slightly rolling and very pro-
ductive.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash enough in hand
to pay the costs of suit and sale, (say 81 .OO0,)
and the residue upon credits of one. two,
and three years equal annual instalments, the
purchaser giving bond for the deferred pay
ments, bearing interest from day Of sale. with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
Possession, for the purpose OF putting IN
spring crops, will be given Immediately after
sale. and entire possession at such time as may
be fixed upon and announced on day of sale.
JAMES A. WALKER,
jan13-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

HOMICIDE IN CHARLEsTOwN.-In
Charlestown, Jefferson county, w. Va.
on last Saturday afternoon, an alterca-
ton occurred between Thos. w. Spinks,
an ex-Confederate soldier who lost leg
during the war, and a young man
named Thomas Bragg, during which
Bragg struck Spinks on the head with
stone, inflicting injuries from which
he died at - o'clock on Sunday. Bragg
has been arrested and lodged in jail
Spinks leaves a wife and five children.
A FAMILY PoIsoNED.-Mary Num-,
colored servant in the family of Sam
uel Montgomery, Oberlin, Ohio, having
been severely reprimanded for theft, put
large quantity of arsenic in dish OF
oatmeal prepared for supper Friday
night. Seven out of nire persons at ia
BILE partook of it, and were only saved
from death by the fact that the girl had
put too much poison in the dish, pro-
ducing violent nausea. The girl is in
jail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

A TENDER HEARTED JURYMAN.-G.
w. Sachs, juryman in the case of Hen
ry Smith, on trial in Memphis court
on Saturday for the murder of Chany
Long, burst into tears when he gave the
answer "Guiltyn as his name was called.
Soon afterwards he fell in fit, so terri
bic did it seem to him TO consign fell
low creature to the. gallOWs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

QUITTING A PRESBYTERY.-Th
Brooklyn Presbytery have refused the
request of Rev. DR.. Van Dyke for an in
Talmage's allegation that he was
morally rotten was true or false. DR..
Van Dykes son, Rev. H. J. Van Dyke,
Jr., has written letter declaring his
purpose to sever his connection with the
presbytery. because it has denied an ap.
peal On the part of a slandered indivi-
dual for judicial investigation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

COLLISION OF BOATS.-A collision
occurred Wednesday afternoon in the
East River at New York, between the
Long Island annex boat G 7. Olyphant
and the ferry boat Warren. The Oily
plant sank in five minutes, but her
passengers, twenty-five in number, and
the crew were all saved One man had
his arm hurt and a woman tainted, but
with this exception there were no cas-
ualities. The Warren was not much
injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

A TRICKsTREss TRICKED.-Holcroft
the wel].known dramatist. supped one
evening at Opie's. After the cloth had
been removed numerous stories were
told, among which was one of a gentle
man who, having put out his candle on
going to bed, read in phosphorescent
characters on the wall, "Confess thy
SINS" The gentleman fell on his knees,
and, as expected, began to confess aloud
not from terror, h0wever-for, aware
it was trick to terrify him, devised by
a certain waggish young lady in the
house, and hearing little hustle on the
stairhead, guessed rightly that she and
her companions were there to enjoy his
discontinue. He confessed as the great
est of his sins. that she had kissed Miss
- frequently in the dark" and so
turned the tables on his tormentor with
a vengeance-a lesson she never forgot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Mr.. w. 3. G. Shumate has been
elected Judge of Fauquier county. He
is gentleman of fair education but
has neither the reading nor experience
that qualify him to fill the position
with credit to himself or satisfaction to
the bar and litigants. He Informed US
short time since that he had rather be
in III for the same space of time, and
we question if he accept the position
W0rrentOn index.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

4 GIRL HoRsE-THIEF.-La week
Elizabeth Hammond. a pretty white
girl, IS years old, was sent to the peni-
Tertiary for a term of three years from
Russell county, fer stealing a horse.
This is the first case of this kind in this
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

AN OLD DoCUMENT-Mrs A. G.
Allen, of Houston, Texas, has the an
nexed agreement, entered into, January
I, 1888, between her husband, A. C.
Alien, and Gen. Sam Houston:
"The conditions are these: that A. G..
Allen alleges that Sam Houston will
Lo' abstain from the use of ardent spir-
its, wines and cordials, and should said
Houston do So then said Allen is to pay
to the said Houston q suit of clothes
which shall cost and be worth $500.
Said Houston alleges that he Is not to
use any ardent spirits, wines and cor
dials, and is only to use malt liquors,
and should he Violate this agreement
then he is to pay to the said Allen a suit
Of clothes worth $500 This agreement
is to expire on the 3l5t day of Deem
Der, 1888, the clothes 10 be paid imme-
dia,ely thereafter"
The result was that Mr. Allen lost the
suit of clothes and paid for them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

THE SMALL POX IN GRAYsoN.-The
Wythevilie Enterprise says: A gentle
man from the South, we learn, came
into the county of Grayson some days
since, and stopped at the residence of
Captain l.. H. Bryant where small pox
broke out upon him and he is now there
confined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

SALE OF DISMAL SWAMP CANAL
On Thursday last, the Dismal Swamp
Canal was sold at public auction for the
sum of $275 900 cash, and was purchased
by John B. Whitehead, Cicero Burruss,
John L. Roper, H. G. Onderdand, and
John A. Lampkins, for themselves and
other bondholders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20
LEGAL NOTICES.

VyIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerk S
v Office, circuit court of Augusta county
January 9th, 1885,
John Roudabush Executor of John b. Qui-
dor, decd, and Mary Quidor, widow,
VS..
Mary Quidor, widow. and Leroy L. Quidor,
George Z. Quidor John B. Quidor, Jr, and
Mary Ann Wilson Quidor, children and devi-
sees and legatees of said John b. Q1ldoT. acc a.
the last named two, viz: John B. Quidor, Jr..
and Mary Ann Wilson Quidor. being infants
In CHdnceTy. . -,
The object of this suit is to construe the Will
and make sale, and distribution of the estate OF
John B. Quidor, decd.
The Defendant, Geo. E. Quidor, not having
fidavit filed that he is u nonresident of this
State it is ordered that he do appear mere wltnln
one month after due publication OF this notice,
and do what is necessary 10 protect HIS lhter-
est. Ieste, ,u,N r1or1,
\, u White n. q. janl3-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

THIEvING IN WINCHEsTER.- Daring
the past several weeks thieves have been
quite active in Winchester, and have
succeeded thus far in avoiding detec-
ton. The Times says:
1.-TWO weeks ago they entered Mr.. Jas.
H. Faulkner's pantry, and carried off a
quantity of provisions and groceries. A
second attempt was made to rob him
one night last week, but he heard the
noise and drove them off. He eucoun-
tered one of them in the dark and ham,
mered him severely with his pistol (af
ter it failed to go off, AS they retreat
ed rapidly in the darkness he sent shot
after them, but they made their escape.
Mr.. A. H. Miller's residence on Kent
street was also entered last week, and
the pantry robbed. He had neglected
to lock up his house securely, and it is
supposed they discovered the fact and
took advantage IF it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

AT Seattle, Washington Territory,
Friday the snow was fifty-two inches
deep. A number of buildings were
crushed in by the weight of snow upon
them, and similar damage was done at
other towns in the Territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

On Wednesday, January 9TH, 1880,
Jacob \. Cowan sold to Samuel and
Michael J. Roller the farm known as
the Woodiey Farm, at Tenth Legion,
Rockingham county, Va, for 81. 0U0-
eoIliyalent to caah
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20
THE MINERS SUBMIT TO ARREST
The Greenbrier Independent, Lewis

/ AO NAASSAoAASA A'sOek>o'so''B ," AZ
burg, w. Va of Thursday last, says
"Mr. c. H. McClung, Sheriff of
Fayette county, was in town yesterday
or official business. In conversation
with him he gave US full outline of
the late troubles and their origin,
(among the miners.) the particulars. of
which it is not necessary to publish
now. He apprehended no serious trou-
BILE, and stated that when Governor
Mathews responded to him to the effect
that a sufficient number of troops would
be furnished upon application to put
down the disturbers of the peace, the
most turbulent of the miners agreed to
submit to arrest without resistance.
About twenty-five of these men were
arrested on Tuesday and brought before
a Justice at three o'clock yesterday
evening for examination, but with what
result we have not as yet learned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Newspaper advertising may be COM
pared to vigilant and watchful sales
man, who not only invites business re
lations, but goes after the public: into
the private walks and ways. and com
pels it to be attentive in spite of itself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

STREET LAMPS IN WOODSTOCK
GA Monday night Of last week, the street
lamps Of Woodstock were lighted for the
first time. The Herald says ait was
done in the best official manner, two
members of the council did the work in
person and examined the effects of the
light and pronounced it good"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Senator Hampton has not yet return
ed to Washington, and it is understood
that he was much Frustrated by the re-
cent death Of his son. He has never
was not prepared to stand such shock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

WINCHESTER SHOE FACTORY.-On
yesterday, the Winchester Shoe Factory
resumed work with full force, and the
Winchester Times says that "the pros
poets for good prices and large business
are more encouraging than they hav e
been at the commencement of any year
since the Factory has been in existence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Colored emigrants from Arkansas con-
tinue to reach Kansas in great numbers
on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas rail-
way. Some Of them are living ia tents
and wagons in the woods. Some deaths
have occurred and many are suffering
from poverty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

A YOUNG JUDGE.-James P. McTeer,
elected Judge for the counties of Wythe
and Pulaski, is only "A years of age. He
lives in Wytheville. The Wytheville
Enterprise says:
1--WE are not prepared to express our
self as to his qualifications to fill the i'm
portant position to which he has been
elected"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Patrick McNemara, a farm laborer,
was crushed to death Thursday, near
Orange Court House, Va, under tree
which he was telling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Thos. Smith, an employe of the Vir-
ginia Midland railroad, was struck on
the head with stone, Thursday, by q
colored cart driver, with whom he had
an alteration, and perhaps fatally in
jured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20
Oh Ye Judges /!

The Readjusters, says the Lynchburg
psrgimiam, are making some shockingly
bad appointments in the way of county
judges. In one county not far from
this, they have appointed carpenter
who knows nothing about law. In an
other, they have elected common gam
bier. In this county, farmer, who,
about twenty years ago, was, we are
told, very inefficient presiding justice
in the magistrates' court. He is almost
unlearned in the law. and the opposite
of what the constitution requires.
But they have capped the climax in
their nomination of judge for the great
county of Albemarle. When his name
was mentioned, Mr.. Duke rose in the
House of Delegates. and submitted the
following:
"Whereas the name of O. w. Purvis
| having been presented to the General
| Assembly as judge for the county of
Albemarle, the undersigned, comprising
the entire delegation from said county,
and representing all shades of political
| 0plAlOhY lAOSu ChI hOotly PLOtCol oSoLhSu
such an indignity as his election i'm
plies being offered to our county and the
| people whom we represent.
1--WE state distinctly that the said o.
| W. Purvis, from his earliest manhood,
has been regarded as dishonest, cor
rupt, fraudulent and untruthful man,
| and under no circumstances could he be
elected to any Office in the gift of the
people of Albemarle.
| "E. w. EARLY,
"R. T. w. DUKE,
THOMAS L. NICHE"
[Of these gentlemen who signed this
paper Mr.. Early is the Republican sen :
ator, Mr.. Duke is the Conservative
member of the House, and Mr.. T. L.
Niche the Readjuster member
And now, says the Lynchburg Var-
ginian, we ask the good people of Vir-
ginia what response they have to make
TO these efforts to pack the courts OF
Virginia with such men as the Read
IJusters are, for the most part, selecting
to be our judges? The sin of Jereboam
was that he made rulers of "the vilest
of the people," and the wise man well
remarks that when the wicked rule
the people mourn" Old Virginia is
paying dearly, in more ways than one
for the folly of putting the Readjusters
in power.
On this subject, Buckingham sub
scriber writes us: "You will hear from
US when we can get a chance at the
present members of the Legislature al
the polls, for turning out Judge Hill
who is the best and most popular man
that ever lived in our county,"
There can be no excuse for such ap-
pointments as the Readjusters have
made, except that they had no bette,
material, 1.-THE bar, the pulpit, ano
the press" being against them, accord
ing to their central organ, the Wig
and that is not sufficient excuse fol
removing respectable and competent
, judges, simply to make places for hun
cry aspirants for Office.
: There is no question that more vitality
affects the interests of the people thar
this, since an honest, and competent Ju
dietary is essential to the public welfare
as it is the glory Of every civilized and
liberty-loving nation. Again we invoke
the judgment of the people upon the
foul abuse of their rights and interests
in this matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

The following Pickwickian .jeu a.
esprit is from The State -
The judicial vermine of Virginia.
"Spell it with we, Sammy, sp>( it
with a We"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Nat Smith, a negro who attempted an
outrage on Mrs. Gay, near Jonesboro',
Ga, was taken from Jail by mob Fri
day night and hung.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

In Accomac county. Va, last week,
Mr.. Egbert G. Baily, aged u years, was
married to miss Maggie Bennett, aged
fourteen years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20
No Third Term.
AN ANTI GRANT REPUBLICAN CLUB
FORMED IN ALBANY.

AN ANTI GRANT REPUBLICAN CLUB
FORMED IN ALBANY.
Especial dispatch to the POST
ALBANY, N Y, January 12.-The
anti-Grant Club met in Martin Hall at
8 o'clock this evening. The weather
was stormy, but there was big meeting,
and much earnestness was shown.
President Hale read an address,. He
said this was a Republican club to
strengthen the party. The Republican
party delighted to honor Grant as SOL
der, but could not affordito depart from
the old custom. This movement was
not personal against Grant, but against
his over-zealous friends. The speaker
had no particular candidate to offer.
He referred to Washington's and
Jefferson's refusal to accept a third
term, and said that had been held con-
elusive until now. There was no men,
ton of third term from 1872 until 1875.
When Grants friends urged his name
as candidate for a til: rd term several
State conventions opposed it, and the
proposition failed. The speaker said, in
denouncing the arguments in favor Of a
third term, the reasons given in favor of
third term are not sound. They say q
strong man is needed. What for? To
over ride the Constitution and laws
Some say they want Grant to prevent
bGlldoZing in the South. There was
more bulldozing and horror in the South
under Grant than there has been since
Jefferson first saw the danger of third
term. He knew it would lead to a
fourth, fifth, sixth, and finally a life
term. 1t threatens the safety of repub-
lacan institutions and leads to mon
archical form ofgovernment. Believing
this J. have accepted the presidency of
this club, and shall do all in my power
to further its objects. President Smith
was frequently applauded. At the close
DIR. John Swinborn was chosen treasu-
rer and the club adjourned, subject to
the call of the chairman.
TROUBLES IN THE KANAwHA VAL
LEY.-After speaking of the lawless-
ness exhibited at different times by the
miners in the Kanawha Valley, the
Kanawha Gazette of Wednesday last
says
1--WE believe that these proceedings
will henceforth be summarily dealt
with. Governor Mathews has expressed
and shown a determination that the
supremacy of the laws shall be main
tanned at any cost. The law-abiding
citizens rejoice at the prospect and are
ready and willing to do their whole duty
in aiding in the maintenance of order.
Our civil officers must show the same
spirit, and it will soon be known and
shown that every man will be secure in
bis right aud to engage in any lawful oc-
cupation, at any place and on any terms
that he is willing to accept, ana that no
man, or set of men, shall, with impuni-
ty, attempt TO interfere with such right"
The Anderson Enterprise says
"Governor Mathews has been very
prompt in responding to the demands
OF the parties interested. We will say
in justification of Governor Mathews
that this is the first time he has ever
had any official knowledge of the need
of troops and consequently could not
heretofore use them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

COUNTY JUDGEs.-We should like to
hear some reason assigned by the Read
justers' caucus for the election of inferior
men, to the position of County Judge.
Is 1t because the party prefer such men :?
We can hardly think so. Is it because
they can get no others We hardly think
this. as scarce as judicial timber appears
to be in the party. Is it because the
better class of lawyers will not accept
from this party? We know not. Is it
because they are roping in or rewarding
them? We rather think this the reason,
from such speeches as were made by
Frazier and others in Mays case and by
Senator Paul in the case of Purvis.-
Lynchb,ug NeOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

The Readjusters pay little attention to
that provision Of our State Constitution
which requires that county judges
''Shall be learned III the law" for in
this, and other counties, they have ap-
pointed men who never read or studied
law g day in their lives, and know little
about the principles of law. The law
yers are likely to have a hard time of it
in trying to LAY down the law" to some
of these fellows, and in procuring de-
cisions according t. law ; but the bust
Eess of the circuit courts will surely be
increased by the number of appeals that
will be taken from tue decisions of many
of the blockheads who are to be installed
as county judges. Without question,
some of these judges will need to be IRE.
adjusted. o-Lynch01rg Hirginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-01-20

Gen. Joseph f Johnston ~ con-
tributed $l0Q to the fund for the relief of
the Irish people.