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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

SPRING STYLEs-If you want to see the latest
and newest Spring styles in clothing, call at
Hilb Rutherford's, on New street. They have
just gotten in large assortment of gentle
mems clothing, which it will afford them much
pleasure to show to their many customers.
Take look at their full and handsome stock
of goods before selecting your Spring parapher-
MALTA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

HORSE THAT CHEws ToBAcco.-The South
Riuer Advertiser says that Mr.. VIM. Hanger,
who lives at Koiner's Store in this county, has
horse that chews tobacco, and the editor says
that he gave the horse quid which he chewed
with gusto and swallowed, showing that the
horse had no better habits than the editor, and
no better taste than goat that will not hesitate
to chew tobacco, old shoe-leather, or almost
anything else.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

FIRE IN bout 2 o'clock
on Thursday morning, March 3rd, the
inhabitants of Strasburg were startled
by the alarm of fire, which resulted in
the entire destruction of the commodi-
GUS dwelling house of Mr.. Geo. F. Hupp,
Notwithstanding the feai less and untir-
ing efforts of hundreds, who hurried to
the spot to do what they could to pre-
vent it. Woodst0cE HirQiaiQn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

CITY CoURT.-The March term OF the CITY
Court commenced on Thursday, and, being a
grand jury term, has been attended largely by
parties interested in police matters of the city.
The grand jury which met on Thursday made
the following indictments.
Oscar Wimbush and Algernop Peasants for
feloniously cutting c. M. snead in December
last. Frank Carroll, for felony; Harvey Hall,
colored. for felony; James r. Smith, colored,
for felony; Noah Landes. for misdemeanor;
Mat Thompon, for keeping house of llI-fame :;
Lewis Brown, q cases) for receiving goods
Knowing them to be stolen; D. Giles, for same
offence; ]. A. Hopkins, for violation of revenue
law of State.
The trial OF Wimbush and Peasants was con-
tinued to April term next. Harvey Hall, who
stole chickens from VIM. B. Kayser, ESQ.,. was
tried and sentence to receive 80 lashes,
Lewis Brown, who purchased the chickens
above mentioned on Sunday morning at 10 cts
each, was tried for purchasing goods knowing
them to be stolen. but was acquitted.
]. A. Hopkins, for doing business as a mer-
chant without q license, was assessed with q
fine Of $50 and costs.
James R. Smith, charged with bprglariously
entering the residence of Major Shumate (of
which an account was recently given in this
paper was tried on Saturday. and the jury
failed to agrees being for acouittal and for
conviction.
The estate Of Miss Nancy Clarke, decd, was
committed to the Sergeant for admir-, and JOS.
B. Woodward, Geo Harlan. Jos. w. Waddy.
John w. Bryan. and James 7. Byers were ap-
pointed appraisers
The last will of Thos. Fallon was admitted to
record. as well as that of Mel O'Brien of which
M. McAleer is appointed executor
Ferdinand Loeb was appointed admir- of the
estate of Simon L. Barth. Decd, and Alex.
Hart. L. G. Strauss and James A. Templeton
were appointed appraisers of the same.
Ann Mcmahon was appointed admir-. of her
late husband. Chas. Mcmahon and Thomas
Wholey, VIM. Wholey, John Burns, Edward
Burke and Thos. Burke were appointed APP
pra1sers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

A Cough. Gold. or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
1ncurable Lung Disease or COnsump p.
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO
CHES are certain to give relief in Asth.
ma. bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, Con.
sumptive and Throat Diseases. For thir-
ty years the Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
ton. They are not new or untrfed, but having
been tested by wide and constant use for near
well merited rank among the few staple RENEE
dies Of the age. Public speakers and sing.
erS use them to clear the Voice. Sold at
twenty-five cents a box everywhere. molly
Mr.. Charles T. Workman of the firm
of Charles T. Workman & CO., of Rich.
mond died on last Tuesday in the seth
year of his age.
DERBY HATS, for Men, Boys and Ladies,
CHEAP, at Z. L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Ladies' Embroidered and Kid Slip
pers for the HOLIDAYS. at
G, L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
AGENTS AND CANvASSERS Make from $25 to
$50 per week selling goods for E. G.. R1DEOUT
& CO., 10 Barclay Street, New York. Send for
their Catalogue and terms. augl7-ly
GENTLEMEN'S SLIPPERS FOR CHRIST
MAS. A nice assOrtment-Ch
c. L. WELLEk'S
Boot and Shoe store.
UMBRELLAS-large and small-at
C. L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
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THIS PAPER pay be found de On Ne Ct Sss
Advertising Bureau 90 Spruce St. where adyertis!9g

WOOD! WOOD!!-we want few loads of
good seasoned cord wood. Patrons wishing to
pay their subscription in wood will please de-
liver it at once. g'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

VALLEY LODGE, No. Is, KNIGHTS OF PYrH-
las. was recognized on Friday night, March
18th, 1881. The following gentlemen were elect
ed officers for the ensuing term =
W. L. Olivier. Past Chancellor; w. H. 81.
Lynn. Worthy Chancellor; j. E. Rollins. Vice
Chancellor; VIM. M. Simpson, Patriarch; C.
l.. Cooke Keeper of Records and Secretary
A. A. Eskridge, Jr. Master of Exchequer.
This order has now an endowment feature
attached, which gives all of its members insur-
.ance for SS,OOO ...,
The officers were regularly installed last
might -tr s..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

To THE LOVERS OF FLOwERS.-We acknowl-
edge the receipt of the catalogue of Mr.. Ro. ],
Halliday. of Baltimore, Md, for 1881. This es-
tablishment is one of the Oldest and most re-
liable in this country, having been established
in the year 1887. Mr.. Halliday publishes three
catalogues: No. contains bedding. greenhouse
and stove plants, roses, flower seeds and mail
collections; No. contains hyacinths, tulips,
crocus. &C.; No contains pansy circular, with
directions for growing. These catalogues are
sent free to all applicants. He also publishes a
book of lao pagss on practical Camellia culture,
illustrated with colored plates and forty four
wood engravings, as a guide to the successful
propagation and culture of 1.-THE Camellia.n
which is sent post paid for $500 The Camellia
Japonica is the queen of all the flowers, and
we advise all our fower-growers to send for the
book. He also publishes book of ITO pages on
the culture of the 'Azalea." which he sends
post paid fol- $500. The Azalea is another most
beautiful and attractive flower, and should be
in every well assorted collection. This book is
illustrated with thirty-four engravings.
We recently had the pleasure of visiting his
greenhouse department at the corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Dolphin street, and Can
truthfully say that his assortment of flowers Is
almost innumerable, and, and all of them are
in a most healthy and vigorous condition. His
catalogue for 1881 contains many new and val
liable plants. Send for his catalogues, and you
will be sure to order some of his plants.
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HAINES'S a U and Black Diamond
Cigars. nov3O-tf

OFFICERS OF THE CATHOLIC HIBERNIAN
SoCIETY.-At the annual meeting of the Cath
Ollie Hibernian Benevolent Society held March
18th, 1881, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing pearl
John Burns. President; Michael Hounihan.
LIST Vice President: John Fallon, End Vice
President; Danief Crimmens, Recording Sec
rotary; Michael Croghan Assistant Recording
Secretary; Thos. Croghan, Financial Secreta-
ry; VIM. Kinney Treasurer; Timothy Houni-
han. Marshal; Rev. John Mcverry, Chaplain :;
Edw. Burke. John Sullivan. John Hounihan,
Trustees; Thos. Kivlighan, Standard Bearer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

MOTHER SYMPTOMS PROPHESlES'-Cnaries
Hindley q resident Of Brighton. Engiahua 10
the author q & what purports to be the prophe-
sizes Of Mot her Shipton. He propheses after
the events J happen, and dates his prophesies
several hun. ired years before. He perpetrateo
q clever hoa 8, and imposed upon u&ny
lous people,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

THE VALLEY FARMER.-Mr. A. Y. Lee, the
publisher Of the Valley Farmer, has changed
the form of that publication from pamphlet to
folio. and it now appears as neat and we'll
printed Journal with illustrations 1t is pub
lished monthly at rs cents per annum. We
hope it will be sustained and prove remunera-
tive to its publisher.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

(xONSIDER WELLTHEN ACT.-This
~ ADVICE is good in every instance, but par
ticularIy in that Of seeking antidotes for dis
eases and relief from pain. HUNDREDS OF cures
clared to be infallible. backed up by certificates
of unknown persons, some of whom OCCASION
ally stick on M. D, to their names as q bait to
deceive the uniformed, and by such means
large quantities of nostrums are swallowed
with the greatest faith in their invaluable
qualities, when. if the truth were known, they
ating nausea, destroying the coating of the
stomach. and laying the foundation for an in
durable disease. This is not the case with BA-
KER'S PREMIUM BITTERS. No certificates
save those of we'll known. respectable citizens
of this state have been published; and the Pro-
prietor has never and will never recommend
them for the use of any other diseases save
those arising from improper digestion, impure
blood and foul stomach-such as Dysporbus
Collie &C. For these he has seen them thorough
" tested, and he defies the world TO ptoduce
their superior in Graduating either Of these dis.
eases from the human system.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
2. BAKER. Proprietor,
novSO Richmond. Va.
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A hog OF j. Parry McCluer, in Rockbridee
that was buried for two months, from Dec. 18th
to Feb 18th. under a straw rick that had fallen
upon 1t, was rescued alive, but in an emaciated
condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

CATTLE FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET.-Mr
VIM. McCue, OF Fort Defiance. in this county,
recently shipped to Baltimore. fifteen head of
cattle which averaged 500 pounds They were
purchased from r. 8. Harnsberger and had
been grazed by w. M. McKamy. of this county.
They will be sent to Europe '-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

SALE OF D1sTILLER1Es.-TwO distilleries near
this city have recently changed proprietors-
that of A. NJ Bruce having been sold tn Tn
Fultz & L. Myerly. and that of L. Bumeardner
d. Go. to Burke & Bradley, the latter for AZ nm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

w. abby 4 Co., are introducing here the
celebrated "Mole Skim pants III connection
with large stock of well selected clothing
See sdvertis ement, and give them a call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

Kfyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornb urg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

V. X. X. QUESTION PosTPoNED.-A meeting
OF the Board OF Supervisors of Botetourt county
was held on Monday of last week, but action
on the question of the Valley Railroad was
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

We call attention to the advertisement of
Mr.. ]. A. HutchesOn, merchant tailor Main
street, where the most fastidious can be accom-
mOdated with the most fashionable suits, got
ten up in the most artistic style from the best
and most fashionable goods. Call and exam
inc his line of beautiful dress goods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

LAND SAL Els IN ALBEMARLE-We Pariicu
larly call tn attention OF our readers W 'ne
advertisements in this 1ssue.of safes Oh Va'ua-
BILE real esta te properties In AlDemarie Coun'y'
near Ivy Del ,ot. These are vaiuaoie Propei"os'
situated in ;. fine nehyhborhood, and deserve
the attentio q of all who desire 10 invest III nne
farnos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

LAND SALIENT. Chas. 7. Palmer has sold
his farm of 262 acres at Long Meadows" near
Fishersville to VIM. A. Freed for s42 per acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

The late Mrs. DR.. VIM. Brown, whose death
was published last week, was a daughter of
Rev. Joseph Smith, decd, and not of Rev. Jo-
seph Wilson, as was printed by mistake
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

we invite attention to the advertisement of
J. b. burwell, Of a patent Turbine Church Dash
IN another column, headed 'a great bargain. -
THOSE wishing to purchase county rights
should apply at once
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

DEER KILLED.-Last Monday, while Frank
Halliburton (colored) was chopping in the
woods at "Broadbead, ;" the farm of Mrs II. N.
Gilkeson, fine young buck ran near him.
There were nine hounds in pursuit aud very
close upon the deer, which was almost run
down. The dogs killed him within few hun
dred yards of where the man was chopping
Frank Halliburton secured the skin and a ham
of the venison. The remainder was very much
torn by the dogs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

LITERARY northumberland OF BASE.
This very remarkable enterprise continues
to make such progress as to astonish Its friends
and astound its enemies. Its greatly increas-
ing proportions have compelled the removal
of its headquarters from the Tribune Building
to the very large and beautiful building, No.
1854 Broadway, which is in the very midst of the
"book district" of New York City, and. there
fore, of the publishing enterprise OF the nation.
This building, though six stories in height, %
feet front and 100 feet deep, is sufficient only
for the offices and retail store of the Company.
The manufacturing is carried on in several large
buildings located in other parts of the city,
though it is contemplated concentrating
them soon in one immense factory to be erect
ed.
Their list ofrecent and early forthcoming pub
locations are extremely interesting to all who
enjoy what is choicest in literature. The Lii
brary Magazine is unique in both form and
character and altogether delightful in the rich
ness of its contents. OF the books announced,
Green's larger History of the English People. -
reduced from $40 to 81; Carlyles History OF
the French Revolution" reduced to 40 cents
"Carlyle's "Heroes and Hero Worship" Is
cents, and the Revised New Testament"
which is promised to be manufactured with
rapidity heretofore unheard OF, will attract
special attention. 1t is worth while for every
one who has not already seen it, to send and
get the illustrated pamphlet, Book Making
and Type Setting by Steam" which will be
sent free upon application. Address, the
American Book Exchange, 764 Broadway New
York. -g.t t.. O.'.l
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DEATH OF VIM. III. BARLEY.-Mr. VIM. H.
Barley, son of Jacob Barley, decd, who was
born and raised near Lacey Springs in Rock
ingham county, and who was injured by an ac-
cident on the Missouri Pacific Railroad, while
on his way to Texas. on business. last Deem
Der. died at the residence of his father-in-law,
Mr.. w. N. Brown, in Alexandria, on. Sunday,
February 9th. after suffering great agony from
the effects of the injuries he then received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

Gov. H. M. MATHEWS OF w. Va
The Wheeling Register, in speaking of
the administration of Gov. Mathews
which expired on the 4th inst. says
Governor Mathews has earned the
commendation of the people of his State,
of all parties, rs prudent and able ex-
ecutive officer; exercising the functions
of his Office at times in extraordinary
difficulties and dangers to the State,
with commendable foresight, and with
out blunder; while his culture and
address, as well rs his eminent social
qualities. have gained him the respect
and friendship Of his constituency"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

THE VALLEY MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION
OF VIRGINIA paid out last week for death
claims eight thousand dollars, being the
amounts due in full for policies on the lives OF
VIM. Stands. of Harrisonburg; DIR. J. L. Bur-
russ, OF Louisa c. H., and R. G. Peace, of Staun-
ton. Already the good that is being done by
this reliable home institution is beginning to
be felt. We cannot speak too highly of its care
full management and continued prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15
Western District Of Virginia.
THE REPORTED IRREGULARITIES, MIS-
MANAGEMENT, AND CORRUPTION IN
THE OFFICES OF THE UNITED STATES
MARSHAL AND OTHERS.


WASHINGTON, March 11.-In the Sen.
ate to day Mr.. johnson, of Virginia,
offered q resolution, which was adopted,
calling upon the Attorney General for
copies of any reports made during tile
last session of Congress to the Depart
ment of Justice in relation to the con-
duct and operations of the United States
Marshal and deputies, District Attorney,
and Commissioner for the Western D g.
trict of Virginia The report to which
this resolution especially refers JIG one
recently made by Special Agent G. G.
Lancaster, who was sent by the De-
partment of Justice to examine the ac-
counts of judicial officers of that dis
trict. The report is very long and is
full of detailed references to Irregular
ties and cases of Encouragement and
corruption in the offices of the United
States Marshal, Commissioner, and clerk
of the district in question. 1t concludes
as follows:
1.-THE United States Marshals Office is
responsible for grave Irregularities and
corruption. The manner In which
the Office has been conducted for the
last eighteen months has been dis
grace to the Federal judiciary and great
udIOSu1o " tuC CAtlACuS, iOI tu0 ucRuty
marshals have been engaged in regular
traffic of Government processes, appar
emily recognizing no superior but their
greed for fees. For the fiscal year 1880
nearly 500, OCO have been expended by
this Office. $50, 600 of which, by legiti
mate and honest management,c could have
been saved to the Government And
what benefit has this immense expendi-
ture of money been to the Government
or the public? The records of the court
at Abingdon, the Target in the district,
show that for the last eighteen months
only fifteen defendants have been sem
fenced or punished on warrants issued
since July 4, 1879. At Lynchburg, to
the same period, only eleven defendants
were sentenced, and at the Danville
February aud November terms, 1880,
only nine defendants were sentenced.
For such state of things to exist for SO
long time in this district without any
practical effort to correct it shows there
must have been collision on the part of
the marshals. commissioners, clerks,
and district attorney to manufacture
fees.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

BLIND ToM.-The musical enigma of the pre-.
sent age. will give an entertainment in the
Opera House in this place on Friday evening,
March the 18th. His wonderful musical talents
are well known all over the world, and we be-
speak tor him full house in this musical low
ing city. The Jacksonville IlI.) Journo of Oct
10Th says:
"That unseemly skull of Blind Toms envel-
opes brain that is the strangest compound of
weakness and strength, obtuseness and percep-
ton. 1mbeciltty and genius that ever mortal
man beheld. Blind, uncouth, unnatural, in
coherent In thought and speech, he yet per-
forms great things, that many bright and
penetrating mind would aspire to in vain No
more striking or improbable contrast could
well be imagined than the grimacing, syyaying
gestlculating Tom that stands waiting before
an audience, and the masterful and inspired
Tom seated at q piano revealing in the grandeurs
OF rhapsody or sonata The subtle power the
cratic genius that holds sway over him is in
comprehensive. Let him that can unravel
this mystery, this creature of impulse, this
mental phenomenon, do SO. 1t cannot be done,
Blind Tom appeared beforea splendid audience
last evening, at the Opera House. and filled a
programme that ranged from Toms own in
coherent talk to the profoundest creations of
tG Beethoven, Idszt, and other composers.
The audience laughed at his simplicities, and
listened with bated breath to his Melodies
None would have missed it. none would miss
it again. Wonderful and inexplicable Tom.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

THE VALLEY BATTALIoN.-There is at pre-
sent a good prospect Of forming the infantry
companies in the Valley into battalion. The
movement. we believe. is meeting with the APP
proyal of all the companies in the Valley, and,
If successful, will form as handsome a set of
fine looking soldiers can be found any
where.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

HAINES'S 4 u and Black Diamond
Cigars. nov3O-t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE.-On last Friday
night, about IL o'clock, the recently erected
house of Mr.. ii. T. De Bruyn. an Englishman,
located abouta mile from Staunton, was de.
stroyed by fire. The origin Of the fire is un-
know. 1t was insured in the Home OF Column
bus. Ohio, for 81, 900 by Cooke & Sublett for the
benefit of H. J. Shomo on account of Builder g
Lien held by said Shomo
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me blind pupils of the Institution for she
eaucatlon of the Deaf and Dumb and the
ohnd have debating society for their i'm
proVement and entertainment. They "go it
10y IN these debates. in which they follow
.ne example of some iof the debaters in the
staunton Lyceum.
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Cigars. nov3O-tf

BURNED TO DEATH.-On last Friday evening,
as Mrs Bosserman, aged near SO years, wife OF
Mr.. Geo. Bosserman near Middlebrook in this
County, and sister ofAdam Brubeck, was sit
ting in front of the fire, her clothing caught,
and she was SO badly burnt that she died short
~ afterwards.
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FOR RENT.

DOT RENT.-Two Dwelling -
II Houses-0ne situated ON the corner iii
Of Frederick and st. Clair Sta, and the
other on the corner of Frederick ami WASH
feblS-tf Apply to VIM. L, EASHBAUGH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILRoAD.-At re-
cent meeting of the Board of Directors of this
Company held at Hagerstown. Nd, it was de-
termined to let to contract the extension OF
that road from Waynesboro via Lexington to
Salem, distance of 80 miles, where it will
connect with the Atlantic, Mississippi Ohio
Railroad, which was recently purchased by the
syndicate of that Company. This will be good
news to Lexington, and we shall expect to hear
shout of rejoicing from that place. The En-
gineers are now engaged in locating the route
along South River in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

QHO A WEEK. SIG day a. home easily
marl5-lys TkUE 4 Co., Augusta, Maine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-15

HAINES'S 4 u and Black Diamond
Cigars. nov3O.tf