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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

MRS. TUs1NG DRowNED.-The She's-
d,sdoah Valley says that on the 9th OF
April Mrs. Moses Tusing, widow, who
resided about two miles from Timber
vile, Rockingham, left her home, to 60
to Mr.. Joseph Hupp's, her brother-in-
law, a distance of about miles. In
attempting to cross the North Fork OF
Shenandoah River, about 10 o'clock, at
a very precarious ford, near Mr.. Jacob
Swartz's, which it seems had washed
out during the recent Freshet,-a ford,
at which she had frequently crossed, 1t
is supposed she got too low down, where
the water was very swift and about six
or eight feet deep. The horse, with the
saddle on and a valise hanging to the
horn of the saddle, was seen standing
on gravel bar, between two sluices Of
the river, all over wet. Mr.. Samuel
Hoover road in, and led the horse out
Though many were engaged in the
search for the body of the deceased, il
was not found till the next day. when
it was found at Mr.. Neffs dam two
miles below.
It seems she had $50 or $85 with her
and was going to pay off note she
owed her sister-in-law, but the money
was not found on her person. Hel
riding skirt and the skirt of her dress
were torn off, it is supposed by snags Of
rocks, as she passed down, and that she
had put the money in the pocket of hel
dress. Her bonnet, comb, gloves
shoes, and other garments were all or
her right. She was not disfigured in
any way, except Q little scar about bel
mouth.
She was most worthy and Jealous
member of the Lutheran Church. Sh,
leaves four sons and three daughters
together with large circle of friends
and relatives to mourn their sad anG
heert-rending bereavement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

The Episcopal Council of the Diocese
of Virginia will assemble in Petersburg
on the 10Th instant. The leading busi-
ness of the council will be the action on
a revised code of canons, introduced at
the last council.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

General Grants own history and
character as civilian make it certain
that those who support him are enemies
OF free and honest government. These
thlrd-termers are not madmen. They
have tried Grant, and they know what
he is good for. Those acts of deadly
hostility to the Constitution which dis
tinguished the period of his administra-
ton they expect him to repeat. Those
atrocious corruptions which made it the
golden age of the public plundereR they
look for again. I affirm that they in
tend this, not because they have said sc
in words, but because, being sane men,
they can intend nothing else.
Doubtless he is a strong man-not
mentally or morally strong-but plenty
strong enough with an army at his back
to spurn the restrsints Of law and break
ovef Che Gonstitution.. It took q strong
man to make such governors, and
judges, and treasurers, and Legislators
as he made for the States, and to hold
them in place by the bavonet: tn ff51rce
elections against the will of the electors,
and to inaugurate President who had
been rejected by the people.
una manifestation of his strength has
hardly excited SO much admiration as
it deserves from his followers. During
his last term he took from the treasury,
in fiat defiance of the Constitution, one
hundred thousand dollars in addition to
the hundred thousand which was his
legal salary. There was a transaction
of Caesar's with the Roman treasury
not dissimilar to this-and Caesar was q
strong man; but Grant, more than
Caesar, showed that peculiar contempt
of law which by his admirers is sup
posed to be strength.
Sometimes they tell vs. that he is moi
only strong but faithful. Faithful to
what? To his own breeches-poc to
the rich men who made him presents
to the carpet-bag thieves whom he fast
ened on the Southern States; to the
corrupt rings that supported him in the
North; to the returning boards who
forged election papers to suit him; te
this TOOLS of the vulgar force which
thrust his fraud down the throat of the
nation-to all these he was faithful
enough; but faithful. to the Constitution
and laws he never was. From Begin
ming to end of his administration he was
treacherous to the most sacred trust thai
human hands can hold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

SrRJ1f,K Ry LIGHTNING.-The dwell
ing house of Mr.. Thomas Saunders in
Nelson county was struck by lightning
during a thunderstorm week before
last. Mr.. Saunders was severely stun
ned. but his wife, who was lying on a
feather bed which was grazed by the
bolt. did not feel the shock. The dam
ACE done the house was inconslderable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

How IT ENDED.-The conclusion of
the whole matter at Stanton was the
appointment Of an unadulterated Re
publican electoral ticket and delegation
to Chicago The overtures of Mahonites
were rejected; the mixed ticket plan
was respectfully declined the Little
General was snubbed; and now what
will he do aboutit ? He must either 60
over to the Republicans, bag and bag
gage, or patch up soMs sort Of fusion
ticket with the hope of attracting tg itg
support the disaffected elements Of all
parties. In either event he is doomed
to failure The great bulk of the two
great parties are going to stand by their
colors. The straight out Republicans
and the true Conservatives will all rally
to their party flags, Between these
two, the fusion scheme will fall to the
ground.
with discretion. prudence end con-
ciliation the CONSERVATIVES can now re-
construct their broken lines bring back
the hayward; heal discussions, and win
the victory. The good old Democratic
Conservative platform is broad enough
for all good and true men to r-lly on.
The leading Readjusters, who have
proved false pTopRets end fs!se leaders
who have done their utnostto ruin the
party and dishonor the State will find
no welcome back. The sooner they go
to their own place the better.-Lynch-
b2IrQ Meas.
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P. H. TROUT,
F. B. BERKELEY,
G. L. WELLER.
Trustees.

U. l.. W ELLER.
apr13-4t Trustees.
TOMMISSIONER'S SALE.-By virtue
~ of decree Of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, rendered at its March term, 1880. in the
cause OF Barrier VS. Kennedy & ais, will on
Saturday, the 18th day of May 1880,
proceed in front of the Courthouse in Staun-
ton to offer for sale at public ayetion. the house
and lot belonging to the estate of John Ken
This lot is situated in staunton at the North
erd terminus Of Water Street, fronting on said
street about six poles.
b TERMs.-Cash in band to pay costs of suit and
sale and the balance upon credit of six, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months, the pur-
ments bearing interest from date with approx
ed personal security and title retained az ultt-
mate security, ALEX. d. FULTZ,
apr20-tds Commissioner.
- Augusta county, rendered in the suit OF
Jones' Guardian VS.. Jones, will proceed, on
o TTidau. the 7A day of May, 1880,
to sell at public auction, the tract of land con-
veyed by John Paison to Thomas !. Jones. con-
tanning 50 acres, 81 uated on the waters Of a
finger Robert Gambilrs heirs, and others.
This land will be offered at the upset price of
$4,000, upon the following terms, viz: Cash in
hand to pay costs of suit and sale and offOrmer
sale, and the remainder upon q credit of one,
two, and three years, fSoH the aash day of De-
security and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity. JAMES gUMGARDNER. JR.,
apla-tds Commissioner.
DY VIRTUE of decree of the circuit court
of Grouse VS.. Grouse, will proceed on the
premises. in the town of Waynesbero'. on
Thursday. the 2oth dqg e ~. lsso
TO TO ss 1d IN W.
as the CrpIsa property. This property consists
of 20 ssSsisas iOt, two good 52w; sliiSn,g a.
TERMs.-So much in hand as will pay costs
of suit and sale, and the remainder upoN
credit of one, two, and three years fz9Tm the
date of SALE with interest from the date Of sale,
the purchaser giving bond with. approved per-
sonal security and ths title retained as uiti-
mate seo0rl: aAMEs BUMGARDNER. ia.
apr29,tds Commisaioner
ACRES OF SOUTH RIVER
iO1O LAM FOR SALE. lying on both
* sS oe
purchasers. 4l5 acres has iron ore on it; IS
acres has two houses and stable on it; 10 acres
with house on it f; so acres without buildings
a. acres under cultivation 30 acres-no build
ings-2O acres cleared; acres. with steam saw
and grssd %i pan9rE G s61sff IaT s
ap6-3m Patrick's Mill Augusta Co., Va
nENIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.-I Of
L. fer for sale privately. raJ iar.p, within
II miles of Fishersville, eop tanning 100 acres:
there ia Q new and elegant House contain -
ing rooms with all other necessary
buildings entirely new. The fencing Is
also new. There is an abundance of running
water on the place. 81 offer great bargain
and on easy terms.
noy4-tf s. J. BONDURANT.
dor SALE.-A FARM OF anouf I2s acres.
E improved. and situated ~ miles west
of Churchville. 1t is good limestone land and
JoHN'CHRIsTIAN,
mar2-tf near Swoope's TSp5t
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Mr.. James Cooke, for three years the
equestrian director of Barnum's circus
died in New York Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
~ By virtue Of decree of the Circuit
November term, 1879 on rule in the suit o.
Gilkeson, surviving, &C., VS.. Tate, DC, we will
sell, at public auction, in front of the Court
Monday, the 18th day of March, 1880,
a valuable farm near Swoope's Depot in Angus
ia county, containing 35615 acres, and known
This land is OF superior quality, well watered
and timbered, and has upon it a good Dwelling
House and necessary out buildings.
SALE and of said rule and the residue in four
equal payments at G, IL. is and "A months respec-
lively with interest from the day of sale, the
purchaser giving bonds with approved personal
security for the deferred payments and the title
CHARLES GRATTAN,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
'e''0'' PosTPoNEMEST. 'Ss'o"efS'
The above is postponed until Monday, the
-0''' " Ap'"' i'''' CHA CHARLES GRATTAN,
G.. NJ. COCHRAN. JR.,
maf TGRTHER posrpo GSaMaSsrHnerS'
The above sale is postponed until Moadoy,
CHARLES GRATTAN,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
apr27-tds Commissioners.
by E. NJ Gushing q Son, Auctioneers.l
FNRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue OftwOdeeds
i of trust executed on July 9th, 1876 and Au-
gust OH, 1911. ny Elias MduOuoy anu WIG, W ue
as trustees of the Young MEMS Building Asso-
ciation and of record in the Clerks Office Of the
Hastings Court.
We shall proceed to sell on the promises to the
highest bidder on
Saturday, Ntsy 18TH, 1880,
at II o'clock, NJ, that comfortable two story
Frame Dwelling with brick basement, now Oc-
cupied by said Mahoney and wife and situate
in the western part of the City of Staunton.-
Said dwelling contains G rooms above base
ment, lot front II feet, running back l42 feet
a ciSfarn
looking for o comfortable home should not
lose this opportunity.
TERMS.-So much cash as to amount of dues
and fines now in arrears with cost of sale, the
residue in IL. Is and 2f months, with interest
the purchaser to give bonds with approved Sc
curity and the title retained as ultimate secur-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

"DocFoRv MILLER ExPosED.-In
reply to their letter making inquiries
regarding the so-ealled Doctor Miller,
Mr.. A. A. Smythe, who lives in the
neighborhood in Scott county where
Miller recently lived, writes to Messrs.
J. W. Gather and Erasmus Long, of
Melrose, Rockingham county, that
"Dr. Miller is looked upon there by the
intelligent part of the community as a
down. right impostor and cheat, and his
pretended power as means of making
money off of the afflicted"
In another part of his letter, Mr..
Smythe says:
HE is not o native of this lScott)
county, but came here from Tennessee,
having come to that State from Illinois.
He resided there about a q year, and it
is said by persons who knew him there,
that he had to flee from there to escape
the law for some misconduct with a
young woman whom he was doctoring."
The man who Gyms the Red Sulphur
Springs in Roanoke and also Q hotel in
Salem, is making money by getting
Miller to remove to the Roanoke Red
Sulphur. He and Miller are reaping q
rich harvest from the credulity and gul.
libility of the afflicted dupes who apply
to Miller for miraculous cures.
Miller should be sn inmate either OF
an insane asylum or tbs pepitentiary.
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J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
SheHey q Bumgardner, Pa. apr20-4t
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Staunton, April 18th, 1880.
A LII PARTIES, Plaintiffs and Defen-
n dants, in the Chancery suit of Donaghe's
wv. w. Sen'r) Ex'or va. Donaghe's (W. W.
Sen'r) Widow, &C., now pending in the circuit
court OF Augusta, and all unpaid creditors OF
the said VIM, w. DOnaghe, Sen'r, dec d. and all
petitioners and others whomsoever interested
in the taking of this account, are hereby mott.
ned that in pursuance of an order entered in
said cause on the 31st of March, 1880, 1 SHALL at
my office in Staunton, on
Wednesday, the 18th day of May, 1880,
proceed to take. state, and settle an account
showing: 1st, The transactions Of Briscoe B.
Donaghe, surviving Ex'Or of w. w. Donaghe,
Sen'r, decd, from the date to which his accounts
have heretofore been settled to the date of the
Meade f. White as Admir- d. b. n. C. t. a. of W.
w. Donaghe, Sen'r, decd. 3rd, A further, and,
If possible, final distribution account, after
providing for all proper costs and charges upo n
said estate Of W. W. Donaghe, Sen'r, decd.
4th, What is due petitioner p. H. Trout as as
signee of B. B. Donaghe's share of the trust
fund heretofore set apart for the widow since
deceased. 9Th, All unpaid debts chargeabie
upon said estate of w. w. Donaghe, Sen'r
decd, and, 9Th, Any other matters deemed per,
ttnent by COmr or required by any party in
interest to be stated. And special notice Is
given that, by the terms of the aforesaid de-
cree, all persons having debts or demands not
tate. are required to present and prove the
same before the undersigned at the time and
place above named, or be precluCsed from the
benefit of the decree to be rendered in this cause,
ap2O-4t j. w. GREEN SMITM, Com'r.
VACATION-In the Clerks
v Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, April 10th, 1880.
decd, and all other creditors of James c. Riley,
decd .. 49, PLAINTIFFS
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claims commission.

The New York Nation says:-
'Throughout the length and breadth OF
the North no white person makes a
com pan ion of the black man if he can
avoid it. The cases where the colored
people are even treated as social equals
occasionally, by invitation and the like,
may be counted on ones fingers, end
have almost always the character of .
moral demonstration. In fact, the
practice Of the school faithfully reflects
the practice of American society,"" The
Nation is Republican paper, and only
tells what is well known to be the truth
as respects the treatment Of the black
race in that section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

MAHAoNE's COOPERATION WITH
GRANT-Some of the Republican or
gans are congratulating themselves on
the fact that the Virginia section of
their party has had the honesty and
courage to reject the proffered alliance
with the HepEdiatoFs, under the leader
ship of General Malone. The fact that
such an alliance was the offspring of an
understanding between such controll-
ing spirits in the party as Senators
Comeron and Conkling on the one side
and Senator elect Malone on the other
is conveniently ignored. One of the
delegates to the Staunton convention
had in his pocket 9 letter fram Conkling
advising the fusion, but thought 1t bet
ter not to read it. Moreover, it Ia not
well to whistle until fairly out Of the
woods Nothing is more certain than
that without Mahone's cooperation
there is no hope of Virginia's giving
her electoral vote to the Republicans,
and that being the case the fusion will
be brought abept in some way or other
Grant is pominated, m6re tEsn ana
southern State must be carried to offset
the northern States that will vote against
him, and if Gen. Malone will deliver
the goods he can make pretty much any
terms he may please with the party
managere. :! Ph.iladelohia Times Re-
Dublicdg.S
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|oMMIssIoXEIs's SALE NF
Vera Valuable Lands.

By virtue of decree rendered by the circuit
court of Augusta county in the case of Bald
wins Trustee VS.. Miller, will proceed, in front
Of the Courthouse, in the town Of Harrison
hhrg, "a
lf2ldaS, TIE alss day 0f MSy, 1880,
to sell at public auction. the two tracts of land
near Port Republic in the county of Rocking
ham, purchased by Mary Miller from John 8.
Baldwin, Trustee, under deed of trust executed
by John Miller and Mary, his wife, on the 26th
day of September 1857. and now in the possess
sion of said Mary Miller. These tracts are large
and may be sold in parcels to suit purchasers.
TERMS-SO much in hand as will pay the
costs of sale, and one-half of the costs of suit.
and the remainder in four equal annual pay
ments, bearing interest from the day OF SALE
the purchasers giving bond with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security. 49,.
\ JAMES 4uAgAE1,NsElR. n.
Inay4-t4s C0ntAiSsiCher.
"Roekingham Register copy
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CARPETSl CARPETS ~

Ine WOAueEAuA carpet E1nlD1UOF r.
"MULTUM IN PARvo,"
Or 100 yards of Carpeting fully represented by
single yard. by subjecting the same to the
Richardson's Magic, Muliplying Mirror" or
ssCARPE L EXHIBITOR.'s
A NEW INVENTION to supplement Samples
of Carpets, of II to yards, to all the advantages
for selecting from, that would be afforded from
q large cdrpeted r0oaa or a
stock of from 81, 900 to IS, 900 worth i'm
Varied Stock,
Avoiding all interest on capital otherwise re-
quired to be invested-all hazard from unsatis-
factory selections by middle men, in pattern or
quality-all losses from deficient lengths and ass-
By the use of this most wonderful CARPET
EXIBITOR,n the results of ones business may
certainly be kaoa0n from the beginning, and
carpets sold (and made up. if desired, at five
cents per yard)-at a minimum profit, (even for
comanission as all risk. or possible loss is
so guarded against and the carpeted room
made to appear under SUN, SHADED, or LAMP
SHADE, to entire satisfaction, and foreknowl-
edge of its future appearance.
One of these WONDERS, Of this age of wonder
EXHIBITION on my middle counter ABOUT
MAY 5TH, as permanency to constant inspec-
ton for the coming five or ten years.
large ne Of Of
newest and varied make, for selling by; repre-
senting the largest Manufactures OF New York,
whole pieces.
Ranging in prices, IS cts, 40 ets so cts go cts,
IS cts IS cts, co. 81 3, and up per yard, cash.
The EXHIBITOR will be open to inspection and
close criticism of the public, who are invited to
call. whether for purchase or for mere pleasure,
a. The West Va. Springs prOprietOrs, Hotel
and Boarding House keepers may save money
and secure satisfaction by patronizing this eco
asoraic provision. .
THOMAS MATHEWS,
Bank Corner, Main Street,
may4-6m Lewisburg. West Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

THE COURT OF APPEALS SIT Down
UPON MAssEY.-The instructions which
Massey short time since gave to the
collectors of the taxes requiring them
to collect the capitation tax and one
fifth of the property tax in money. and
to tax the coupons of the bonds under
the McCulloch bill, are declared by the
Court of Appeals to be illegal and with
out authority. Massey gives it up.
The decision of the Supreme Court OF
Appeals Is that the exemption of the
McCulloch bonds from taxation sis not
unconstitutional. and that there was nc
law imposing the tax which respondent
required the plaintiff to deduct from his
coupons" The Court is of opinion that
Auditor Massey's refusal to receive cou-
pons for the capitation tax, and for one
fifth of the property tax, is sin conflict
with and in disregard Of the decisions
of the highest judicial tribunal in the
State" "whose decisions are final and
binding upon the people of the State,
and all the departments OF the State
government and its ministerial officers"
OF course Mr.. Massey regards the de-
cision of the Court as settling the ques-
lions involved"
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DEATH OF Hon. Jos. SEGAR.-Hon.
Joseph Segar, who was formerly a
promin ent man in the politics of this
State, died of apoplexy last Thursday
night on board steamboat In Chesa-
peake Bay. He got on board the boat at
Old Point Comfort.
He was the owner and proprietor of
the Hygeia Hotel, at Old Point Comfort.
up to the late war. Prominent in poll
tics, he was WING. Union man during
the secession contest, and 'loyalist"
during the war. He then represented
the Norfolk district in the House of
Representatives, and was chosen United
States Senator by the "loyal Legisla-
ture" of Virginia, but was not admitted
to seat. He was United States arbi-
traitor in the United States and Spanish
claims conH3isaion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

HEBREWS IN ENGLISH POLITICS.
There were eleven can didates of the
Jewish faith before constituencies at the
late general election in Great Britain
and Ireland. OF these five have been
elected members of the new Parliament,
as follows: Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild,
Bart, liberal IRE. elected) for Aylesbury /;
Baron Henry de Worms. conservative,
for Greenwich; Mr.. SERGEANT Simon,
liberal, (re-elected,) for Dewsbury; Mr..
Arthur Cohen, @. c., liberal, for South
wark; and Mr.. Sidney Wooif, liberal,
for Pontefract. The unsuccessful Jew
ish candidates were: Sir Julian Gold
smid, liberal, candidate for Rochester
Sir Julius Vogel, conservative, for Pen
rhyn and Falmouth Mr.. Saul Isaac,
conservative, for Nottingham; Mr.. Sgd.
ney Stern, liberal, for Mid-Surry; Mr.
Edmund P. Davis, liberal, for East
Kent and Mr.. Alderman Harris, home
ruler, for Kildare county, Ireland. At
the previous general election there were
nine Jewish candidates, of whom five
were elected, viz: Sir Francis Gold
smid, Sir Nathaniel de Rothschild, Sir
Julian Goldsmid, Mr.. SERGEANT Simon,
and Mr.. Saul. Isaac.
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and a number of Out-buiIdings.
1T IS SELDOM THAT so
Desirable am Establishment

AS a whole 1t is one of the mostcomplete and
elegant residences in the City of Staunton, un-
equalled in location and unsurpassed in COM
fort, with handsome grounds and trees. fertile
garden, kitchen.-and servants quarters Of
brick, excellent Ice House, Smoke house, Flow
er Pits, &C., and first-class stabling, while its
proximity to business and extensive frontage
on three Of the principal streets afford unusual
advantages for subdivision.
The premises will offered first as whole,
then in two parcels, then in eight lots, three
with buildings and five with choice building
sites, and sold to the best advantage. Plat may
be seen at my office, and the property will be
shown to purchasers. Private offers will be
considered.
TERMs.-Ten per cent, cash, balance in bonds
with approved security, at one, two, and three
years. with interest from day of sale semi-an-
nually payable, and insurance of S6000.00, on the
buildings as further security.
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
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Jones Bros. & Plaintiffs
VS..
The Davidia Iron and Steel Company, Defen-
dants,
m AssonapsH on an Attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the De-
fendant $l34.14, with interest from February
9th, 1880, till paid; and to attach any estate
debts, or effects, belonging or due to the said
Defendant, (who is nonresident Of the State
found within the county of Augusta. sufficient
to satisfy to the plaintiffs the amount of their
said debt and interest and costs.
It appearing by affidavit filed that the Defen :
dant aforesaid is non PRESIDENT of this State
it is ordered that it do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect its interests.
Teste,
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
M. F. White, p.q. may4-4t