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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06
RICHMOND, VA, June 90, 1850.

.
To the Editors of the Dispatch;
There appeared in the Suffolk Eram
a'aer of the 19.h day of June the follow
ing:
"That the committee of three House
members who have been for some
months examining the books, papers,
&C., of the Second Auditors office in
Richmond have come upon $40, 900
package of coupons which had been
twice used IL payment Of taxes. This
Information, says the Examiner, 1--WE
have directly from member of the
committee, and of its correctness there
is no doubt. Also that the committee
have discovered other glaring frauds. F."
Whether the editors and proprietors,
Messrs. Causey & Rawles, received this
information on which they made this
publication, as they alleged that they
did, from one of the committee or not,
they have endorsed it, and thereby
have become responsible for it.
I denoAnce the statement as a wilful
and malicious falsehood. and whoever
was responsible for it az unworthy Of
the confidence or respect of those who
regard truth as q virtue and despise a
lie az base. JOHN D. RoaERs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The Democrats need not fear the con-
sequences of full rehearsal of all the
facts Of the Surratt case. The Repub-
ilcans were at the bottom of all the
bloody cruelty that marked Andrew
Johnson's first days as President. 1t
would disgust the public of to-day with
the Republicans to learn how blood
thirsty these lihellers of General Han
cock proved themselves to be in 1866
RjoA. DisDUtch. -t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

STABBED.-In rencOunter in
Charleston, w. Va, on Sunday of last
week, William Young stabbed Thomas
Brooks. though not dangerously. In
default of 81, 900 bail, Young was sent to
Jail. The difficulty grew out of a previ-
GUS quarrel between the females of the
two families.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

BARN BURNED.-On Sunday night OF
last week, J. w. Lohr, near Saumsville,
Shenandoah county, says the Shenan-
doah Valley, had his Darn burned. Hay
grass seed, harness, farming utensils,
&C., were destroyed. The horses and
cows made their escape,-several of the
latter, slightly singed. The insurance,
in the Shenandoah Insurance Co., on
it and its contents. is 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The New York Times and the Balti-
more american, both republican papers,
are gloating over the prospect of having
two Hancock and English tickets in the
field in Virginia, and consequently, of
getting the vote of the State by plural
ity for the republican ticket Let the
democrats all over the State look the
situation in the face. realize the peril,
and act to avert the calamity.
So says the Norfolk Erginian and so
say we. Any man who votes an indie
pendent ticket in Virginia virtually
votes for Garfield, and is an enemy of
the conservative party and his State
DQnViUe Post,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The New York World says that when
General Hancock's attention was called
Thursday to paper containing charges
against him in connection with Mrs.
Surratt's execution, he pronounced them
downright falsehoods, without one
scintilla of foundation" He added that
he was not on the defensive, having
nothing to defend himself from, but
named General F. A. Darr, of New
York, Ex- Congressman Farhox, of Mas
sachusetts, and others, who knew all
the facts, and would quash such false
hoods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

DIED AT HER FATHERS GRAVE
On Saturday week Mrs. Houk attended
her fathers funeral at Summerfield
Church, Grayson, county, Va. After
hearing the funeral sermon in the
church, she followed the remains out to
the burial ground, but at the gate fell to
the ground. Surprising that she had
tainted, her friends called in physi-
clan, but all attempts at resuscltation
failed, and her funeral occurred on the
following day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The Louisville Courier Journal says
1.-THE New York Times said in Februa
ry, 1878, that, owing to the publication
of the Credit Mobilier investigation pro-
ceedings, presents most distressing
figure AS the charges by the Poland
Committee have not been refuted from
that day to this, Garfield certainly pre-.
sents most distressing figure STILL"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Grant had courage and some good
qualities; Blaine had intellect, elo-
quence and magnetism; Sherman had
experience and selfpossession Garfield
had all the bad qualities of all three and
none of their good, and yet be was
nominated, and not satisfied with this
failure, they selected Arthur to show
the country that they had lost their self
respect and their trust in the people,
Lyncbburg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

When paper SO intent upon defeat
ing the democrats as the Washington
National Republican is, says that it can
not be made a party 70 any crusade
against Gen. Hancock on account OF
the sIrratt affair, small fry opponents
of the General, if they would avoid
seeming even smaller than they are.
will cease singing that tune and learn
another -AleTandra Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Senator Bayard, in a private letter to
a gentleman of Baltimore, written i'm
mediately after the adjournment of the
Cincinnati convention, said, with en-
phasis: ''There is great deal in Han
cocks nomination torecommend it. 1t
must surely fold up forever the "bloody
shirt of sectionalism "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The wife of George Campbell, of Page
county, Va, retired to bed last Friday
night in seeming good health, but in at
tempting to turn over in her bed fell
out, and when picked up was dead
She is supposed to have died with heart
disease
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

If some of our readers find that, to
their, tastes too much space. d given
over to De Golyer Garfield and his re
cord, let tlan remember that he is the
nominee of a great party for President
of the United States, and that there can
be no more urgent and important duty
than to oppose the election of con-
victed bride. takez and perjurer for that
exalted position.-LysacAbnrg Vargin-
dam,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

THE KIND OF TALK Congressman
E. J. Ellis, of Louisiana, says: "Gen.
Hancock will be elected, and will take
his seat. The very mention of his name
will indicate to the republican party
that we mean business and do not intend
to be cheated out of the fruits of our vic
forv ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06
ONE PRICE ONLY.
LEVY BROTHERS,
80 Main Street,
Jy6 STANTON, VIRGINIA.
%: N. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
SALE OF
aluable Heal Estate

Valuable Real Estate
IN THE CITY Of STAUNTON.
By authority of q deed of Trust executed to
the undersigned BY ]. Sidney Moffett and wife
on the soth day Of April. 1879 and duly Of re
cord In II the Cierks once Of the Hustings Court
and in the Clerks Office of the County Court of
Augusta county, d. B. "a, page III. we will pro-
~ Wednesday, the 3Oth dag of June, 1880
to sell at public auction, at the Courthouse, in
Staunton, that ELEGANT RESIDEN -
occupied by j. Sidney MofFett, Esq. Ea19
The property contains acres and IS
poles. and is situated on the North side of
Frederick Street In the western portion of the
city-the building occupying agentie eminence
and surrounded on all sides by choice shrub
berry, flowers, and shade trees The terraced
grounds have been laid off with artistic taste
and ornamented by beautiful and attractive
growths, presenting charming and health
deIghtfpf SUBURBAN are residence The bni ne
ings are probably the best constructed in the
Valley of Virginia, the architecture of which
Taylor, an eminent Civil Engineer and A;cSs.
tect, who superintendent the making and plac-
ing Of every brick, the timbers NAd' the entire
apart from the stir and dust of the city, it is
convenient to the business centre, the various
schools. churches, &c. All the improvements
most desirable and valuable properties ever
placed upon the market in this section, A pOr-
ton of the lot in the rear Of the house will be
offered for sale in parcels, first, and then as a
whole, and the mode which realizes the most
will be adopted. Plats, descriptions, &C.. can
be seen at the office of Hudson q Patrick, and
the property will be shown by the present oc-
cupant to any one DESTROYS of inspecting it.
TERMs-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of executing this trust, the unp91A taxes,
and a small cash payment Of abcrt $4,000, and
the balance on credit of cE9, two, three, and
four years from day Of sals,. payable in equal
for said deferred fnstalments with approved
personal security, bearing interest from date,
and waiying the homestead exemption, and the
the purchaser will Ia required to assume the
VIM. A.. HUDSON. rrnstees
my2s-tds VIM. PATRIOK, Ai"s'eos'
RQSTF0NEMENT.
The above sails Ia postponed until Saturday,
the l0 fsSsy OF July, 1880, at o'clock, p. M, at
the saae place.
VIM. H. HUDSON,
VIM PATRICK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

NEARLY every rebel soldier will vote
for Hancock" bitterly remarks mar
row-gauge Radical newspaper. That is
SO, and the Union soldiers will be glad
of the help of the ex-Cenfederates in
piling up the majority for one of the
bravest soldiers and most knightly gen.
tlemen who ever wore the blue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06
ITO Major>Gen. Hancock"

HESTRVqT40N OF THE BLOODY
SHIRT.-In a speech in New York City
last Thursday night, Col Fellowship.
den Democrat is reported to have
spoken as follows:-
And for the frat tiMe Ia twenty
years. began Col. Fellows, the DEM
ocEatie patty completely gained its rear
son. They have not only given us b
good ticket; they have given Us the
best. One was selected whose nomina-
'tioa left no heart-burnings behind. 1t
was eveFyhody's victory when Hancock
was nominated. 1t ID the end of the
civil strife which for twenty years has
distracted this land. I can fancy with
what delight the South, long sitting in
terror, will accept this nomination of
him whose banner with an unhroken
column she will follow to victory.
Cheers We destroyed the hloody
shirt at Cincinnati. We did more than
furl and lay it away. We burned it and
scattered its ashes to the four winds.
Garfield fegrets our course at Cincin-
natl, Arthur mourns, Parsons will not
be oomforted, and DeGolyer knows we
are going to tread his cursed pavements
under 100000 feet marching to victo-
ry and 1t won't take an electoral COM
mission to decide that Hancock is elect
ed" concluded the speaker, amid great
cheers. e7e
John w. Forney says:
1.-THE bloody shirt by Haneock's cleo
tiop, will be Waahed out, dried, and put
away 2s g RELIC O q bad eran
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

GARFIELD IMPALED.-The AUegha-
ny Tribune, the Editor of which is a
Republican, thus impales Garfield upon
one or the other horn Of a dilemma in
the Credit Mobilier scandal
Zone of two things is inevitably true !:
that Garfield did not know the oharac-
ter of the organisation of which he was
member, and in that event he was a
fool, flor verybody else knew it), or he
did know it, and in that event he is a
knave. In either event, he will hardly
do for President"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Judge Barton, of Fredericksburg, is
said to be SO much like Senator Blame
that it ia difficult to tell "tother from
day to liquidate an old board bill which
Blaine had forgotten years ago when a
type.setter in Western Pennsylvania.
The Judge explained the matter to the
anxious inuuirar
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

CENSUS OF WORCESTERSHIRE GEN.
sus enumerators of Winchester make
the population 1912. The LIST and I'd
wards foot up 1924; the 3rd and 4th
wards foot up 2,41S. This is much
poorer showing says the Nea0s than was
expected. This does not embrace the
police jurisdiction of the town which
extends mile around the corporate
limits
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

After his nomination Gen. Hancock,
when asked as to his policy. said :
Democratic of course. Whether in or
out of the high office of President, be.
lieve that honest self-government is the
highest gift people can have, and that
is in nutshell what believe to be the
spirit of Democracy and the Cincinnati
COnYen ton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.-The
republican convention for the eigth dis
trict of Virginia, which met in Alexan-
dria Thursday, nomin ated by acclama-
ton Sampson P. Baily, of Fauquier
county, for Congress. The convention
was slimly attended, there not being
more than one-half of the delegates
present, and but little enthusiasm man
ifested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The Radicals complain of "mud fling
ing'' and SANDER" and when the
charge is examined it is found that
"mud flinging'' is denunciation of bril-
berry, and SANDER, using the records of
legal Investigations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Mr.. Jerome's letter, says the Lynch
burg Neaos, is an indication of what we
have believed from the first, that there
are many Republicans of the better casa
who will support General Hancock and
help to elect him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

INJURED BY A FALL.-Abram Ross,
an old man living in the upper end of
Powell's Fort in Shenandoah county,
fell from cherry tree and was seriously
injured, having several ribs broken, and
hurt internally, and having his head
bruised
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The bottom is out of the third ticket
movement, and the leaders and bosses
had as we'll give up their absurd and
hurtful scheme. Our people will tolerate
no nonsense In this grave crisis, aud
leaders and bosses can't lead Rocking
ham to the ruin of the cause our people
ve.-ROckinQhdna Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

DISPOSED oF.-The Lancaster pa
I7etellagescer says it ia able ito state, on
perfect authority, that Judge Jere. 8.
Black never saw Gen. Hancock's cele-
brated order No. 40, until it was pub
lished." This disposes of the silly re-
port recently started that Judge Black
was the author of Gen. Hancock's or
der. etc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

LET US HAVE NO DOURI.E-DEALING
If the Malone convention on Wednes-
day next shall determine to put an cleo
toral ticket in the field other than the
one bearing the names of the distin-
gnished gentlemen selected by the Con-
sentative Democratic convention of the
10th of May, the only object they can
have Will be the defeat of the Democrat
ic party in Virginia; and all who vote
for their ticket, whether conscious of
the fact or not, will be voting indirectly,
and 1t may prove in the end directly, for
Garfield. The Republicans see this, and
therefore will do all in their power to
encourage and further the plans of the
Malone Readiustsrs. as it is diversion
in their favor. They will stand firm
and vote for their own candidate, and
cast their full vote. This will give Gar
field very good chance to carry the
State if we have two Democratic electol
raRtickets in the field, as our vote will
necessarily be divided, while theirs will
lhe united and c0ncentrated.=Zhe Sxate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The military orders of Gen. Hancock
In New Orleans in 1897 were 90 well
written, and showed so much ability
and knowledge of constitutional law,
that some have attributed their author
ship to the distinguished Judge Black
thus, in the endeavor to disparage Gen.
Hancock, really pay him the very high
est compliment, for they were not writ
ten by the able lawyer, but by Gen.
Hancock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Preparations have been pretty we'll
completed for the celebration of the
Kings Mountain battle centennial at
Charlotte, North Carolina. Gen. Joseph
E. Johnston is to take prominent part.
Major John w. Daniel will be the ora
tor, and Paul HI. Hayne the poet. The
celebration will be continued several
days, beginning October 5th, and 1900
military from the East are expected to
participate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

STORM IN BEDFoRD.-O last Tues
day, a violent wind and rain-stnrm
passed over portions of Bedford county
At Liberty and vicinity trees were
Frustrated, houses unroofed, and china
neys and tobacco barns blown down.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Senator Bayard will, it is learned,
canvass New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Indiana for Hancock and English.
He says he considers Gen. HANCOCK as
good constitutional lawyer as there ia
anywhere, and that he will make an
honest, straightforward, constitutional
President. He says there will and can
be no trouble whatever about the count
ing of the vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The story that Hon. w. H. English,
the democratic candidate for Vice~Pres-
ident, only contributed 81 for the aid of
the sufferers by the Chicago fire has al
ready been exploded. His contribution
was S1OO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

KILLED ON THE TRACK.-On Satur-
day week, near Gordonsville, train ran
over and killed Frank Harris, colored,
who was lying on the track, supposed
to have been drunk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

SToRM AT LFNoHRURG.-Qn last
Thursday, Lynchburg was again visited
by severe storm of wind, rain, and
Thunder. The Neaps says i
"The thunders again ratified, and the
lightnings chased across the skies, strik-
ing the earth here and there with de-
structive effect. The rains poured down
in perfect torrents, delQging the streets
and converting them into diminutive
rivers. On Court and Madison streets
the fury of the storm was, perhaps, more
marked than in any other portion of the
city; trees were uprooted by the WINDS,
torn and shattered by the lightning. and
the limbs and splinters sent flying in
every direction through the air. Win
dow panes were broken, cblmneys
blown down, and other material injury
done to a number of houses"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

LIGHTNING.-At Sprinkle's Mill,
Smythe county, three miles from Mari
on, Smythe county, lightning struck a
tree, killing man named Lambeth and
seriously injuring one named Shelton,
who had taken shelter under the tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

DRowNED.-On Monday morning OF
last week Patrick Lilly was drowned in
Elk River, Is miles above Charleston,
w. Va. He fell out of a small boat, and
not being able to swim was drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06
VIEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE,
IL PRINCE EDWARD Co, VA.
me ill3th session will begin on Sept. Ind
FOR catalogue and for full Information rs 10
new degrees apply to the
REv..J. ID. P. ATKINSON, d: H.,
iy6-St 49, President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Nobody has thrown mud at GARFIELD.
He daubed hiHse.f ali over with it, and
now savas because the coverings that
conceal that mud are being torn off,
Boston Post
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Henry A. Garfield, one of the Gener-
ais sons, took the prize for English dec
lamation at ST. Paul's School, at Con-
cord. New Hampshire, last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Father Walter, Mrs. Surratt's confess
sor, says "there is no truth whatever in
the charge against Gen. Hancock, who
did all that was possible under the cir
cumstances to save the unfortunate wo-
man,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

At the Republican Congregational Dis
trict Convention, which met at Burke
vile, Hon. Joseph Jorgenson was re-
nominated by reclamation on the first
ballot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The announcement is made that Lord
Dupplin is about to be married to Miss
Vanderbilt, the youngest daughter of
w. H. Vanderbilt. Dupplin is some-
what notorious nobleman of heresy pro-
clivities. He is thirty years of age and
was divorced in 1876.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Rev. James Bunting, a Methodist
minister, formerly of Virginia, died at
Oak Grove, Md, on Thursday week,
aged sixty-five.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

FIRE AT CoALBURa, w. VA.-The
Mountain Herald says that, on Monday
of last week, the Drum House at Coal
burg was destroyed by fire. There were
two barrels of oil in the house at the
time of the fire, which were destroyed
and it is said one of the employees about
the mines lost SIS in money by the fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

RATIFICATION IN FACQUIER.-On
Monday of last week, an enthusiastic
meeting to ratify the nominations of
Hancock and English was held in War
renton, Fauquier county. This meeting
was presided over by the venerable Ex-
Gov. VIM. Smith, and excellent speech
es were made successfully by Capt. A.
D. Payne, John M. Forbes, Esq, Gen.
VIM. FL. Payne, Hon. Jas. V. Brooke,
Gen. Eppa Hunton, and Col. Thomas
Smith.
In commencing his remarks, Hon.
Jas. V. Brooke said =
HE supposed the main significance of
the call upon him was to ascertain how
the "Old Line Whigs'' would go in the
impending election. As he saw before
him the recognized leader of the party
in the person of Mr.. McLearen, he
would inquire of him how the "old
Line" stood Ito which Mr.. McLearen
responded "aN for Hancock, u then,
said Mr. Brooke, everything is ominous
of success"
As it is with the "Qld Line Wings"
of Fauquier, 20 it is with those in "Qld
Augusta" and all other portions of the
State-they are "all for Hancock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06
A Great ENTERPRISE.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Com
pany is one of Rochester's greatest hpai
ness enterprises, Their Hop Bitters
have reached a sale beyond all precedent,
having from their intrinsic value found
their way into almost every household
in the land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Mr.. Leonard w. Jerome, of New
York, has replied to the sneers of GER
tain republican newspapers in regard to
his republicanism. He says he has al
ways been republican that he voted
for Hayes in 1876, and contributed funds
to aid in his election. He did the same
thing for Cornell when he was chosen
Governor last fall, but now he proposes
to orgrnize Hancock club in the twen-
ty-fourth ward, and he "does not believe
that there is single man of intelligence
in the whole ward who will vote against
Glen, Hancock next November
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

{ Hon. Alex. III. Stephens says he does
not let his enthusiasm run away with
his judgment, but he feels certain that
Hancock and English will be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

The republican candidates in Illinois
on the State ticket have been assessed
in the aggregate $4,000 with which to
conduct the canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-07-06

Gen. Phil, Sheridan's opinion: I am
not in politics; but Gen. Hancock is a
good man. The Democrats have not
made any mistake this time. They have
nominated an excellent and strong
ticket