davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

The VIRGINIA WAR Cif,A4A OF 1872
Tia Washington correspondent ofthe
Daspatch says;
There was a meeting of the Virginia
delegation "Wednesday, which agreed
that Judge Harris MAY call up at the
earliest possible day the bill reported by
him from the judiciary Committee,
paying Virginia and other States the
amounts due them for advances made
during the war Of 1872 to the Federal
Government. Judge Harris assures
your correspondent that he has strong
confidencein being able to get it through
teas he is not aod sangune IN sSSh a
interested viii lend a helping hand.-
Judge Harris says he has osnvasse &he
House. and knows whereof hespeaksS1
All the Va. delegation of both houses
are doing all that is possible in the mat
ter, and if it fails it will not be their
fault
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

BRAKEMAN KILLED.-On Friday,
the 9th ult., in Huntington, w. Va,
whilst James Parsons, q brakeman EN-
ployed to do night work in that place,
was walking between two cars that were
in motion, for the purpose of uncoup-
ling them as, soon as they were stopped,
he struck his foot against the guard
rail and fell under the car which passed
over him, severing the legs nearly from
the body and injuring his abdomen.
He was removed to the residence of his
mother, where he expired at five o'clock
that evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

The ST. -GOTHARD TUNNEL.-The
great tunnel through Mount st. Got
hard, nine miles in length, has been
completed. 1t was constructed n less
than eight years, though it is more than
a mile longer than the Mt. Gems tun-
mel, which required thirteen years to
construct it. These tunnels pass through
different parts Of the Alps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

RICHMOND & ALLEGHANY RAIL
ROAD.-The James River and Kanawha
Canal Company closed a contract at
Richmond. last Thursday, with the
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad
Company, for the purchase by the lat~
ter of all the works and franchises of
the canal company. The railroad com.
pany proposes to construct a railroad
along the entire line of the canal from
Richmond to Buchanan, abont two
hundred miles, and thence about forty
miles to Clifton Forge, on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad. The capital
lists of the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad Company are chiefly New
York bankers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09
CHARLOTTESVIIL.E. VIRGINIA,
offer FOR sale their
WHTSKEY DINTILLERY

" HxOAEx DxOxlLLEhY
including ONE ACRE OF LAND, more or less,
fitted with all the most modern appliances,
and in prime running order: also BONDED
WAREHOUSE, 500 barrels capacity, with flat
tin root, and steam pipes cap1Hia OF maintain
ing temperature OF 1888 F., all in thorough re-
Thia establishment has made, and can now
make larger yield than any in the district,
and has been pronounced by the Government
LERY IN VIRGINIA. Until the Goth instant
will be sold for 5000 CASH or UNHOVRTED
security. Well worth s., 0o0te sHy parties wish
Ing to run RM IT, There + l!ME GRIsT MILL
En-. Co., horse power, included in the above.
Correspondence solicited. The distillery is
two miles from Charlottesville, and can be seen
at any time between snn nov and the aSsh inst
Charlottesville, Va, March 9Th. 1880. mar9-2t
Y AtGtsTA COUNTY.-RY virtue 81 a de-
cree entered in the chapeefy cause of Georges
term, 1874 will proceed to sell, on
Natarday, the 6th day Of March. 1850,
in front Of the Courthouse in the city of Staun-
ton. at public auction. that valuable little farm
more or less, lying on South River, about s
miles from Waynesboro', and adjoining the
lands of Alex. 3: Z, stsaE. and John v. Alex
Grst:tate, Consisting Of a fine Brick - a
Dwelling, good barn, stables. etc., and 49,
the land well adapted to grain Of all sorts.
TERMs;-Enoueh cash in hand 70 pay one
sale. balances IA ode aTd and three Years. s.
in eoua. installmehts. the purchaser to give
bonds WI tn approved personal security, bear
ing interest nom date, and .4e title to be re-
PdsTfONEMENT. WV" =
The ahoye, sale is postponed snttl Saturday,
mar9-it n or a TICKER. Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

The ladies Of the U. B. Church, in
Martinsburg, have presented their pas
tor, Rev. J. K. Nelson, with 8 h&ad-
some suit of clothes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

ORGANIZATION OF A REGIMENT IN
w. VA.-On last Thursday evening q
week, the commissioned officers of the
Greenbrier Light Infantry Greys.
Kanawha Rifiemen, Hale Guards,
Mason County Riflemen, Hawks Nest
Riflemen, Hereford Guards, and Mum
roe Artillery met at the Hale House in
Charleston to form regiment and elect
officers. Maj. J. w. M. Appleton pre-
sided and Adjutant J. w. A. Ford acted
as secretary.
The following field officers were elect
ed: Colonel, J. w. M. Appleton, Major
First Battalion; Lieutenant-C Colonel,
J. Alex. Montgomery, Captain of Green
brier Greys; Senior Major, A. Van
Metre, Mason County Rifiemen Junior
Major. J. w. A. Ford, Adjutant First
Battalion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

DEATH OF DIR. ED. BEALL.-We learn
from the Winchester Times that DR.. Ed.
Beall died at his residence near Capon
Bridge. Hampshire CO., w. Va, on Fri
day week, Of pneumonia, aged Al years.
He was attacked on Tuesday, while at
tending professional call and died on
Friday. He leaves a widow-a daugh-
ter of the late James Tipping, of Win
chester-and three children. He was
buried in Mt, Hebron Cemetery in
Winchester on Sunday. The Times says
he was a good man, askillful physician,
brave soldier, whose memory his
friends and comrades will long delight
to honor. Although scarcely more than
boy when he entered the army, his
bravery and capacity as a leader soon
gained recognition, and he was rapidly
promoted until he attained command of
the Twenty-first regiment of Virginia
cavalry (Imboden's brigade,) In which
position he was recognized as one of the
bravest, most gallant and dashing Of
ficers of the cavalry service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

u
By virtue of decree rendered by the ctrcnn
court Of Augusta county, In the case If Reids
wins Ms Trustee vs. Miller, will proce I'd, In front
burg on .1s-'
Saturday. the 1sth day of ae.rcn. 1880.
near Port Republic in the SoEntv Of RockinS.
ham, purchased by Mezy. Miller from John 3.
doSn MTrpstes Of trust executed
day is and now in tn the nSsss sn
sion Of satA Mary Miller, These tracts are large
AHH May Gs so0 n parcels 70 suit purchasers
costs OF sale, and one-half Of the costs OF suit,
ana the remainder In four equal annual pay
the purchasers giving bond with approved per
So ata seo15ty' and the titlelretsined as uti-
JAMES BUM0ARDNER, JR.,
e "oid Commonwealth copy. m'''''n'
NOMMI2SIONERS' SALE or LN6D.-
Court OF Augusta county, rendered. at the.
November term, 1879, on a rule in the suit of:
sa ss @S Sn9,rvying &C. VS. Tate &C. we will
house in StauntOn, on
Monday, the 15th day of March, 1880
ia county, containing $685. acres, and Known
heretofore as the home-farm of WHs II. Tate
This Lar, land Is Of superior quality, we'll watered
House and necessary out buildings.
TERMS-Enough in casb 70 pay the costs of
equal payments Is and montSs IN 1as 1S9r
lively with interest from the day of sale the
pnrc purchaser Eiying bonds with approved personal
''''''' us ''''"$ SHxz SfST E ssaArrAN.
nEslRAAL FARM FOR SALE-I Of
~ 1ef 0S sale privately, my farm, wi thin
II miles Of Fishersville, containing 100 r.crea..
there is new and elegant house contain
ing rooms. with all other necessary G553
s o'H,,d n entirely ny new The fencing is wv
water on the place. ~ offer treat baroaiS
an no1 on easy terms. % DoNn,,..u.
Don sALE.-S:Ore house and depot At Ver-
- ona. on ". r. r.. and turnpike Good
point for business. Small capital required
DWELLING HOUSE adjoining With from to
PhysiCian- closer than Stanton toni or MI Mt.
Sidney. For terms apply p ,,,,u
mar 2-3t Verona. Augusta Co., Va.
Don BAIE.-A tract or land Containing
r. Hoy ccres. on the north aa side 81 Of Middle
Il good spns smpe
ply Of timber. and q small Frame House with
three rooms: Fencing In good repair and land /
OF e00a quarry g s. B as1Is o. i aPp1 BELL e
jan2Q9m Staunton. Vs..
EOR sALE-A VERY DESIRABLE
HOUSE AND LOT
on the western suburbs of the cit1s. eontai2inc
rooms and good basement lWith Y acre 81
iand attached. The property @ilfb be sold cheap
dec2s.tf Pr HUDSON & PATRICK.
ENOH sALE.:CQps OF the finest residences In
~ the City OF Staunton, elegant location con-.
tanning al4 modern Improvements. Terms &C..
commoAAt1ng. For further particulars as to-
terms, &c. Apply to tho undersigned.
80 HUDSON 4 PATRICK.
Attorneys,
July ZS-u viz. COPY StauntOn. VA II
DOR SALE.-A FARM Of about I2S acres.
- improved, aud situated ~ miles west
OF Churchville. 1t Is good limestone land and
well watered. Apply to
JOHN CHRISTIAN,
mar4M near Swoope's Depox
ENOR SALE.-A snug BUSINESS STAND
~ on the best portion of Main Street Ons,
Of the best Investments in the city For teyms'
&C., apply to HUDSON & PATRICK.
rousv ~ Attorneys,
uOv1 V. g v. a-..-... Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

TRUSTEES SALE,-Ry virtue of Deed OF
J. Trust executed BY David M Grooms and
wife, 70 the undersignsd; dated May 4, 1873. re-
corded in the Clerks Office of Augusta County
Court in deed book No. "a, page 38 and being
requested SO to do by Thornton Berry and 9TH
er creditors therein named: / will, in front OF
the courthouse of Augusta county, in Staun-
ton. on Saturday, the 9Th day of March, 1880.
offer at public auction. all that tract or parcel
ofland. with its appurtenances, lying In the
county of Augusta, about miles south of the
village Of Mt. Sidney, and about n mile north
Of Middle River. adjoining Bawcutt and Jacob
d. Humbert lands, and containing 81 acres,
1 rood and 6 poles, with q good Log -
dwelling house, &C. which was conveyed yes5
to said G3ro4 is ny james Smith, decd. .ksIH
NRAs.-Cash sufficient to pay costs of the
chancery suit in the name of Anthony Wicker.
son and others VS.. d. M. Grooms and others
and all expenses attending the execution and
recording said trust deed and of sale, and foi
negotiable notes sufficiently endorsed to run
not more than six months, to cover the debts
secured by said trust deed, SaA the residue up
on notes or bonds T;sh personal security In
equal insts,,E ZEN 8. at one and two years.
''''" WILLIAM A. BI5NNETT,
feb2-4t Trustee,
POSTPGNEMENT.
The above safe Is poStponed until Monday,
place. WILlAAM' A. BURNETT,
marbles Trustee.
~ QAUFEHR q McNEALE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

Pesident Diaz gave banquet in the
City of Mexico. Monday night of last
week, in honor of Gen. Grant, in the
National Palace. After the banquet the
festival in the plaza took place. There
was grand illumination, an immense
crowd and lots of Mexican music.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

A COOP DEED REMEMBERED.-About
a year ago, in Millerstown, Pa, Miss
Mary E. Logan, who kept restaurant,
during the sickness of man, named
Eugene 0'Keefe, who had made money
by lucky investment in an oil well,
showed him goodfdeal of attention in
the way Of nursing. When o'Keefe
got out hewent to Texas, where he died
last week. By his will he made Miss
Logan his sole heir without conditions.
The estate consists of $4,000 barrels of
oil, the oil we'll, aud other property
amounting to about s25 ,Q00y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

FIRE IN PAGE COUNTY.-At Marks
vile, Page county, ON Sunday of last
week, the new cabinet shop of Samuel
M. Larkins was burned, whilst he and
his family were away from home. 1t is
supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary. There was no insurance. Mr..
Larkins lost all his tools, ten barrels of
corn, large lot of walnut lumber, all
his harness, large new wagon-bed for
which he had just paid $35, his hearse-
bed, q new bedsteads, several bureaus,
secretaries, safes, &c. The entire loss is
estimated at from $500 to 81 900, and
falls particularly heavy upon Mr.. Lark
ms at this time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

RICHMOND AND ALLEGHANY RAIL-
work on this Railroad up
the James river will com mence imme-
diately. We are pleased to announce
that the contract for the grading, &C.,
has been awarded to Messrs. Mason
Shanahan and Hoge the work to be
completed by July 1st next.
The following are the officers Of this
new Railroad Company:
George M. Bartholomew, president;
81. G. Parsons, vice-president; Sheppard
Romans, secretary and treasurer and
the following other directors; Francis
0. French, Conrad N. Jordan, Samuel
Shethar, Hugh McCulloch, of New
York; Cyrus H. Mccormick, OF
Chicago. I'LL; Henry Miller, of Column
bus, Ohio; James G.. Blaine, of Maine i
Charles E. Workman, of Richmond,
Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

With General Grant, the strong man,
as President, and the present majority
of the Supreme Court to sustain him,
even the myth of States rights. about
all of that doctrine that now remains,
will be eliminated from American poll
cy.-AleG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09
Importance Of Good Roads.
HOW TO KEEP THEM IN REPAIR.

AS the importance of good roads is
now engaging the attention of our peo'
pie, we copy what is thought on this
subject in another locality. The Ger
mantown Telegraph says: This subject
has received considerable attention from
us, for the reason that it is a very i'm
portant one, in which the whole COM
munity is more or less interested. Ev-
cry person who owns horse or rides in
vehicle of any kind knows the vast
difference between a good road, and
bad one-a safe road and a dangerous
one. Many roads are never properly re-
paired and of course are never in good
order. Sometimes quagmire or
moist, miry place is left, year in and
year out, without an attempt to remedy
it permanently, and the little pottering
done only makes the evil worse than it
was before. No road, not even mac
adamized one, will continue in good
condition for any length of time, unless
it has sufficiently large cutters at the
sides, kept clear of obstruction until the
water passes from the road. Toward
these cutters the road should incline
gently from the centre, removing every
thing that may prevent the water from
running directly into them, and not
force it by little embankments along the
edge of the cutters made by the dirt
thrown out of the cutters along the road
sometimes for fifty or hundred yards
before finding its way into the gutter,
thus washing deep lines in the road-bed
and seriously damaging it. Holes in
the road-beds are the worst drawbacks
upon travel. They gather the water,
and from very small depression, be-
come larger and larger until they are a
decided nuisance. Many of the super.
intendents or managers of macadamiz-
ed roads, it seems, are beyond recognize
ing this simple fact; indeed, they do
not seem to be chosen because they un-
derstand how the repairing should be
done but rather because they know not
how to do it.
Dirt roads, such as come under the
charge of township supervisors, require
the same method and care in keeping
them in good condition. But on many
of these highways the road-scraper can
be used with great efficiency and econo-
my. At least two Of these should be
owned by every township. In New
England these scrapers are much used.
The inventor of one of them offers. to
use his own words, "to take the roads
in one hun bred townships and keep
them in good repair for one year for one
half the former cost or for ten years for
one, fourth the former cost, with the ex-
ception of bridges and euiverts, and pro-
viding the roads are free of stones" He
adds. "With my machine one man and
two horses will smooth. up and put in
good condition ten miles Of road q day.
We bring the subject before township
supervisors now that they may have
full time to consider it and make the
necessary provision for the coming sea-
sons operations, The time has arrived
when the sight of a bad road should be
the exception, not the rule as it is now.
Property owners in every rural; district
will find out that in no way can money
be more certainly saved than in paying
it in the shape of taxes to keep the roads
in the best of order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

DECISIONS OF THE U. s. SUPREME
CoURT.-The Richmond Wing says that
the decisions of Monday of last week by
the Supreme Court of the United States
in the leases from Virginia, West Vir-
ginia, and Tennessee, assert the COM
plete supremacy of the Federal Govern
ment in our internal affairs, and that
under the 18th, 14th, and 18th amend
msnts and the statutes passed in pursu-
ance thereof, our State courts may be
directly coerced. punished, and, in some
cases, wholly superseded. We are glad
to note, however, that from these ex-
treme and centralizing views Judges
Field and Clifford strongly dissented.-
There is hopein their dissent-a dissent
sure TO be backed strenuously by the
protests OF States and people as they
shall feel, each in turn, the heavy and
humiliating hand of Federal power fall
upon them.
One thing is certain: if these decis-
ions shall be adhered to-if the princi-
pies and policy which they proclaim
shall be persisted in-the States are de-
graded, made impotent, and put COM
pIetely at the mercy of the central pow
er at Washington. 1t is a prospect
which should cause serious reflection in
men of all parties, for none know into
what hands that central power may fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

At Sandusky, Ohio, Tuesday, Benz.
Robinson was sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for Eve years for shooting with
intent to kill. Before his Incarceration
he was married to Miss Efte Coon, to
whom he had been engaged for two
years. Both parties are respectfully
connected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

II you are affected with that most worrying
OF all diseases, Dyspepsia, get bottle Of La
roane's Anti Bilious Bitters. If you have fire.
are troubled with Constipation. You will posi-
lively be cured. In any complaint of the Stom-
aen or Liver they are unfailing. All druggists
bottle. W. e. Thornton, Manufacturer, Baiti-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

THE CoLoRED MEMBERS WENT BACK
ON Ross HAMILToN.-It appears from
the sworn testimony of Peter J. Carter
and the published statement of Ross
Hamilton that the colored members Of
the Legislature in quite number OF
conferences, six or more, "enthusiasti-
cally agreed upon the bill OF Ross
Hamilton, and unanimously requested
him to act for them in representing their
views in presenting that bill in the
House of Delegates as the Republican
plan of readjustment or settlement OF
the vexed debt question" yet when he,
as their representative, did present 1T,
owing to some influence brought to bear
upon them by the Malone party, they
all deserted Ross Hamilton and voted
for the Riddleberger bill, and thus pass
ed it and thus saddled upon the Repub-
lican party of Virginia the responsible
ity of passing a bill of reputation,
which, without their aid, the Malone
party could not have passed. Upon the
Malone party and the Republican par
ty of this State rests alike the odium Of
passing bill of reputation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

regulate juries in the State courts ia not
granted to Congress by the Const tuition
or It's amendment. Justice Clifford
dissented, in a long and able opinion, in
the principal case, and cOncurred with
Judge Field in his impressive dissenting
opinion.
THE RESULT OF THE FOUR CASES.
The result of the four cases, Mr..
Tucker said, is that the Federal courts
strip from the State courts Jurisdiction
over crimes committed against State.
In the Coles case Federal Judge drags
State judge from the seat Of justice and
arraigns him at his bar for the trial of
his motives under the probe of pre-.
sumption of guilt which it would be
well nigh impossible for the accused to
rebuff. The principles of the decision
sanction the possession of q power by
Congress which, pressed to its legiti-
mate consequence, would put all
officers of the State government under
the supervision of the Federal court and
subject all the State officers to criminal
prosecutions before Federal judges and
Federal juries. If these decisions, said
Mr.. Tucker, are not arrested by public
opinion the federation system is at end,
ard centralized, absolute government
is at hand.
WHAT HE SAID OF JUDGE FIELDS
OPINION.
Mr.. Tucker said Judge Fields opinion
in these cases is strikingly able, and is
characterized by a judicial eloquence
which reminds one of the earlier days
OF the Supreme Court. The constitu-
tiona! principles, as expounded by him,
were luminous and splendidly put, and |
produced deep Impression. They |
present, he declared, rallying ground |
for the defenders of States rights in
their contest against the imminent dan
ger of consolidation.
With General Grant, the strong man,
as President, and the present majority |
of the Supreme Court to sustain him, |
even the myth of States rights, about |
all of that doctrine that now remains,
will be eliminated from American poll
Gazette.
II you are affected with that most worrying
OF all diseases, Dyspepsia, get bottle Of La
roaues Anti Bilious Bitters. If you have ire
are troubled with Constipation, you Will posi-
lively be cured. In any complaint of the Stom-
youch for them. Price, Sc. packare eessits
more, Md. -' "'"s'1'e' 1''''''
Have You Heard the News?
SMITH d SHAKMAN, wholesale druggists |
baltimore, Nd, have made the most wonder.
fui discovery Of thu age. Their stomach
H1tters Will care Headache, Loss of Appetite.
Hervous AFFECTIONS Liver Complaint, General
Debility. and the like. Giveit q trial and cease
your complaining. The Bitters act like magic,
je3-ly
Lad1es, II you wish a stylish, perfect fitting
and durable Boot, go to G. L. WELLERS Roo&
and Shoe Store. Main Street.
/
Children's Hats and Caps just received, all
the latas$ novelties In the above goods at G. L.
WEI.LER'S, Main Street.
Children.s Copper and Raw Hide Timed
shoes and Shoes forever ybOdy, largeand small,
Ct reduced prices, at 6. L. WELLER'S Boot and
Shoe Store.
Hand and Machine Sewed BOOtsand Callers
Custom made and warranted in fit and quality |
for sale low, at G. l. WELLER'S.
Gentlemen's Slippers, Opera and Plain, at
C. l.. WELLER'S. l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-09

A CHILD FALLS THIRTY FEET IN
A WELL.-At Farmville, Va, on last
Saturday q week, says the Mercury, a
child of VIM. Dean tcoloredi, aged two
years, while playing in the yard near
an uncovered well. accidentally fell into
it, a distance of about 80 feet. The wa
ter in the well, (about eight feet deep
saved the child from instant death, as it
broke the fell. 4 young boy Of about I
years was Immediately let down in the
well by a rope and rescued the child
from drowning.
HANGED AT ST. PETERsBURG.-The
man who shot at Gen. Melikof at St.
Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday, was
hanged on Friday. He wasa converted
Jew. named Modiesky, from Mlpsk, a
town distant 4sO miles southwest Of st.
Rete rsburg. Modjesky said at his trial
chat Gen. Melikof would be killed BY
some of his oomradesj that although
his own attempt had failed, q sseoRd,
and, if necessary, third attempt would
be made.
A fobNe Girl BURNED TO DEATH.
-On Sunday of. Last week, near Ram
vile, Va, whilst Mr.. John Webb and
his wife were out riding their daughter,
II years Of age, vino had pesn left at tbs
house with o Younger ch4ld, attempted