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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21
What are we Coming TO2.

This is the era of venality in politics.
Witness the electoral commission fraud,
and the installation of Hayes by DELHI.
crate bribery and perfidy on scale of
magnitude Unprecedented in the annals
of history. Witness the whiskey ring
frauds during Grants administration,
and the suffocating filth of that regime
with its trail of pollution leading to the
very door of the White Heuse-a house
that is in recent times white only as q
painted sepulchre is white Witness the
political trading of this man Garfield
with the Virginia regulators, and his
effort to corrupt and debauch the NOR
ais of the State by the shameless use of
federal patronage.
Witness the mongrel ticket of the 80.
called readjusters q brazen appeal to
the low, s0rdid, mercenary instincts of
of regulators and republicans to dis
card all pretense of principle and make
common grab for spoils. What are we
coming to =? Have honor and principle
and patriotism become only emp
ty sounds, and no longer the &C.
tive attributes of our nature p
We shall soon see how 1t is in
this latitude. Our advice is to make
the coming canvass in Virginia red hot,
and strip bare to the bone the hypocracy
and venality of this new phase of radi-
calism that makes war on the very life it.
self of our social existence.-Lynchbsrg
Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

A CORRUPT CONFERENCE.-The Char
lottesville Jefersonian is the authority
for the statement that Parson Massey
told gentleman that forty votes In the
late Malone State convention were for
sale at $40 each. This statement was
made several weeks since and has not
been contradicted that we have observ-
ed. What is the value of q ticket nomi-
mated by such corrupt convention p
Will the people elect ticket nominat-
Ell by such a convention? Well may
the people exclaim, in the language of
Cicero, 20 Temporal, o naores." The
way to rebuke such corruption, is to de-
feat the ticket nominated by such a cor
rupt body. 1t is the duty of all good
citizens to vote for the nominees of the
August Convention. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21
BRIBERY IN THE MALONE CoNvEN

BRIBERY IN THE MALONE CONvEN-
TIoN.-Tbe Charlottesville Jefersoai0n
says that the Rev. J. E. Massey says that
in the late Malone convention he was
offered forty votes at $40. each. This
statement, though frequently alluded
to by the Richmond Wing, has not been
denied. The. Wing says that the party
offering these votes at this price, like
Satan when offering the kingdoms of
the earth to Christ, was unable to de-
liver the goods, which leaves the mat
ter doubtful whether Massey refused
the offer because of his virtue, or be-
cause the party could not deliver the
goods. The Wing is thus rather rough
on Parson Massey. Why not give him
the credit of honesty, and not leave the
matter in doubt whether he would have
accepted the votes could they have been
delivered. Massey may well exclaim-
"Save me from my friends!"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

The following paragraphs are from the
the Lynch6asrg Advdnce -
A Republican can vote the Malone
ticket if there is no regular ticket of his
party we do not see how . Democrat
can.
dead flies cause the ointment of the
apothecary to send forth q sinking sa
vor," go doth John F. Lewis very ma
terially affect the Gubernational ticket
of the Mahoneites.
Lewis was elected with Walker as a
true Republican, and got into the Sem
ate. We were sold that time. "That
powder has been shot BEFORE" Mr.. Ma
hone canuot get upa Walker movement
against the Democrats in Virginia.
There are real Democrats in this city,
who are readjusters, and some who went
the whole way for Mahoae's electoral
ticket? Will they now, at his dictation,
vote for Republican United States
marshal for their Lieutenant-G Governor?
We want those who adhered to Ma
hone last fall-who were not aspirants
for office-the substantial farmers and
planters, to consider what the nomina-
ton of Lewis, a radical office-holder, a
United States marshal means, and then
decide how to vote.
There is no use of chaffering about the
matter; the nomination of John F. Lew
is. an avowed radical, for Lieutenant.
Governor, shows that the Malone par
ty have thrown off the mask, and are
no longer Democrats. What concord
can there be between John F. Lewis
and Democrat =?
The only redeeming feature in the
Mahoneite Convention was Riddleber-
gers resistance of the nomination of q
radical for Lieutenant-Governo We
confess that for this one act of indepen-
dence, we forgave many of his short
comings. 1t was, at least, brave to beard
the chief, and to expose this political
back. sliding of the leaders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.-A com,
munication, signed "Virginia Republi-
can," and re-published in the Rich
mond Wing, says that it is a "fact that
the re.adjusters have adopted platform
embracing all that republicans in Vir-
ginia have contended for since the war,
and that they have put upon their ticket
a prominent republican, the chairman
of the State Central Committee" That
is the feast to which they invite Demo-
cratic re-adjusters They will find that
Democratic re-adjusters will refuse to
partake of their ''crow" soup. Their
tastes are not so perverted nor their
stomach SO strong as not to revolt at
such dish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY
In Philadelphia last Tuesday afternoon
q week, there was meeting of the CEN
tennial organization for the better en-
dowment of the Washington & Lee
University. 1t was for the purpose of
filing vacancy in the Office of presi-
dent, caused by the death of Hon. Nor
ton McMichael. and of vice-president,
occasioned by the death of Hon. A. E.
Borie.
Hon. Samuel J. Randall was perma-
nent chairman.
Resolutions deploring the deaths of
Morton McMichael, Henry G. Carey,
Adolph E. Borie, and Thos. A. Scott
were passed, and addresses were made
by Hon. Geo. H. Boxer, F. B. Gowen,
Col. A. K. Mcclure, Gen. Robert d.
Lilley, Col. John w. Forney, Senator
Jones of Florida, Hon. B. A. Willis, of
New York, and w. A. Royal of Vir-
ginia.
A number of distinguished gentlemen
were elected members of the Associa-
ton.
Col. Forney nominated w. w. Corco-
ran, of Washington, as president of the
association. After speech by Col.
Forney the motion was egreed to. II.
II. Houston, of Philadelphia, was cho-
sen vice. president. Col. Forney then
offered the following gentlemen Tor the
advisory board: F. o. French, New
York Edwin Harrison, of st. Louis ;
and for the executive committee James
Wilson, of New York. They were
elected, and the meeting adjourned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

No. MAIL-Runs daily except Sunday from
Richmond to Huntington; daily, William
Junction for Lynchburg, Danville, and Bristol;
and at Ashland. KY, with all rail for Cincin-
natl and the West.
NOS EXPRESS Runs daily from Richmond
to Huntington; connects at Lynchburg juno
ton for Lynchburg and Washington; at Hunt
ington with steamers for Cincinnati and the
West.
No. ACCOM.-Leaves Richmond daily, ex-
cept Sunday. at $3.50 p. m. and arrives at Char
lottesville at 7:45 p. m.
Nos Richmond daily except
Sunday at $50 p. m. and arrives Charlottesville
7:45 p. m.
No. PASSENGER.-Leaves Cannelton at
5:45 q. m. daily except Sunday, and arrives
Huntington 1000 q. m.
NO.9 WHITE SULPHUR EXPRES9Leave
Lynchburg junction daily except Sunday at
ESQ p. M; Waynesboro' 400 p. m, and arrives
White Sulphur 500 p. m.
LEXINGTON DIVISION TRAINS run daily.
e., b. 8. q P. p. Steamer leaves Huntington
daily.
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LEGAL NOTICES.


VYIRGINIA.-In the Clerks ONCE, Circuit
v Court of Augusta county. June Bird, 1881:
VIM. G. Doom, James M. Doom, Charles r.
Doom, Benjamin F. Doom. Magnus 7. Doom.
and James g. Doom. Plaintiffs.
James Blackburn. W. s. blackburn. William
Berry and Mary Berry. his wife, formerly
Blackburn, Kenton Doom, Marco Doom, Cicero
Doom, Alexander Doom. VIM. 81. Sones and
Elizabeth Sones his wife, formerly Doom,
IN C7tance7y.
The object Of this suit is to obtain q decree for
partition among the heirs-at-law Of Elizabeth
Doom, decd. Of 9 certain lot Of land belonging
to said decedent's estate, and situate on the
South side ofthe Parkersburg Turnpike. short
distance West of Staunton. or In case such par
tition in kind be impractic able, then to have
said land sold and the proceeds divided among
said heirs at-law according to their rights in
the premises.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that W. 9.
Blackburn and Alexander Doom are nOn-resi-
dents Of this State, 1t is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publ
cation Of this notice, and do what Is necessary
to protect their interests.
49,. q Teste,-
]. N, RYAN, Clerk.
Guy & Parrish, p.q. june7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

ADOPTED THE PRINCIPLES OF THE
REPUBLICAN, PARTY.-The New York
Times, one of the ablest of the Republi-
can journals of the North, In speaking
of the Malone party of this State, says:
1.-THE antagonism between the Read
justers and BOurbons is more clearly de-
fined than ever before, and rests mainly
on grounds that have not been hereto
fore SO clearly recognized. The debt
question has receded to the background,
and questions affecting ihe rights Of citi-
GEMS. the purity Of elections. and gen.
crafty progressive policy haze come to
the front. The Readjusters, while they
refuse to acknowledge allegiance to Re-
publicanism, as the committees address
expresses it, have substantially adopted
the principles of the party. and promise
to secure some of its most important
purposes in the State of Virginia"
It will thus be seen that the Malone
party have adopted the principles of the
Republican party and promise to secure
some of it's most important purposes
How is it possible for any Democratic
readjuster to vote with that party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

ECLIPsE.-The weird spectacle of the
eclipse of the moon occurred on Sunday
morning of last week. The next total
eclipse will occur on the 9Th of next
November when the coalition between
the Readjusters and Republicans will
be eclipsed by the popular vote of the
regular Democrats and the Democratic
readjusters who will not bow the knee
to the Baal of Republicanism under the
fslse guise of Democracy. The eclipse
WILL be total, and the verdict irreversi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

A STATE OF BETwEENITY.-Whe
er the President is with the Malone re-
publicans IN the support of the Malone
ticket, or with the straigh out republi
cans, is what "no man can find out" so
far as we have been able to see. He
seems to be with both, and he seems to
be with neither. according to circum-
stances. How happy he could be with
either if the other were away.
So far as the Democrats are concerned,
we do not see that 1t makes much diff
ference which party the President IA
vors. The Democrats will vote for the
ticket of the Democratic convention. it
matters not what the President may do,
and they will elect it in spite of all that
Republicans, open or disguised, may
do to prevent 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

The Norfolk Landmark says: Col
onel Cameron says he intends Ito car
ry Africa into the war" We under
stond that, and that, in truth, is the
platform.
We, on the other hand shall carry the
Anglo-Saxon into the war. and the
white men who are relied on by the re-
adjusters-the non office seeking white
men, we mean-must choose between
Africa" and the Saxon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

H. Payne. of Fauquier, whom we an
nounced last week, as one who would
make good candidate for Governor,
positively declines to be candidate for
that Office. The Conservative party has
quite a number who would make good
candidates, and the difficulty will be to
choose between them. Whosoever
may be the nominee, should be support
ed with zeal and unanimity, that the
Radical ticket nominated by the Ma
hone convention may be thoroughly
routed, "horse, foot, and Dragons"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

THE MALONE PLATFORM REPUBLI-
CAN.-The National Republican, pub
iished in Washington, one of the most
extreme Republican papers, endorses the
platform Of the Malone party as Re
publican platform, and urges all repub-
licans to support the Malone ticket. In
speaking of the principles of that plat
form, that paper says =
'sThese are fundamental and cardinal
principles of the faith, and whoever adj
vocates, supports, or sustains them is
good enough for US, no matter what he
may call himself. They form the whole
loaf Of Republicanism-''crust, heel
and core"-and all who profess and
maintain them are entitled to the cOun-
tenance and active support of all true
Republicans"
In the same article, that paper says !:
"There is an old adage which teaches
that "half loaf is better than no
Bread" and in SO teaching it enunciates
fact that no reasonable person cares to
dispute. Here and there we find q Re-
publican journal within the Old Domin-
ion urging Republicans to act with Ma
hone upon the ground of the old truism
above quoted. To our mind that is
placing the question upon false and
narrow basis. By consulting the plat
form adopted by the recent State Con-
vention of the Readjusters it will be
seen that sound principles get a whole
loaf, and not half one only. The rese
olutions, adopted unanimously by that
convention, unreservedly pledge the re-
adjusters to support and carry into eff
feet, if successful, the very foundation
principles of the National party, with-
out false Interpretation or mental reser-
vation."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

CONJUNCTION OF THE Moon WITH
PLANETs.-On the 21st the moon is in
conjunction with Mars and Saturn. On
the morning of the 22d the heavens will
present superb picture, made up of the
waning moon, the bright planets Venus
and Jupiter. Between 5o'clock on the
morning of the 21st and 2 o'clock in the
afternoon of the 22d the moon is in con-
junction with five planets, Mars, Saturn,
Neptune, Jupiter and Venus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

The Danville NeOs says that lit mat
tiers little what term is applied to the
formal fusion between the Republicans
and Readjusters of our State In conven-
ton assembled, there is no room for
doubt that q substantial alliance has
been effected with the Garfield admins
tration party. A motley mixture of an
tipodaI elements-"Black spirits and
white, blue spirits and gray, especially
the black. This farcial combination has
evoked the annexed doleful ditty from
our warm weather poetaster:
A rose ia sweet without q name
TO change the name won't change the smell,
90. flre Is IRE, all the came,
Ind shadea II - hot ~ hell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

The Readjuster Republicans who IA
vor an alliance with Malone are now
In for convention. They expect to
capture 1t, and II Gen. Wickham, Maj.
Yoet and those who agree with them
don't look sharp the cards will be pack
3D. Cn0rl0 ttesviUe Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21
A sTRAIGHTOUT TICKET.

ADVICE TO VIRGINIANS.-TheP Phil
adelphia Times, in an editorial Oil the
influx of capital into Virginia, by which
railroads are being built and its mineral
industries developed, says: eff Vir-
ginians, however, would reap the adj
vantages of this capital and enterprise
they must, above all things preserve the
credit of their State. Their must be no
talk of reputation"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

The funeral of Miss Hattie SAKE, the
only remaining daughter of John "a.
SAKE, the poet, took place last week
from her fathers residence in Brook
lyn, N. Y. Within seven years Mr..
SAKE has lost his three daughters and
wife. Out of family of seven only
himself and two sons survive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

A suit for $4,000 damages has been
brought against DIR. Hugh J. Glenn, of
Colusa, California, late candidate for
Governor, by Mr.. Llewellyn T. Seary,
who charges him with having estranged
the affections of his wife. DR.. Glenn is
a native of Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

SUDDEN DEATH OF A PHYSICIAN
DR.. William Gibbon Carter, we'll
known physician of Richmond city.
brother. in law of Rev. DR.. Minnigerode.
and surgeon :in Armistead's brigade,
Pickett's division, died suddenly last
Tuesday morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

Senator Beck has been to Richmond to
consult with the artist Valentine for a
statue of the late John G. Breckenridge,
of Kentucky, to be erected in Licking
ton, KY. The arrangements are about
completed. The statue will cost $12,-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Staur ton, Va, June 18TH 1851,
TN the cause of Churchman'S Er'or vs. Har-
i mans ~. H.) Erscutri1, &C., now pending
In chancery in the Circuit Court of Augusta,
all parties, Plaintiffs and Defendauts therein,
and all creditors of. WA. II. Herman, decd are
hereby notified that In pursuance Of decree, reu-
dered In said cause by said Court on the End Of
June. 1881, shall, at my Office in Staunton, on
Monday, the 1st day of Au0ust, 1881,
proceed to take, state, and settle an account,
showing: LIST, Any modification that may be
proper In the previous Report of debts against
the estate of VIM. H. Hartman. decd; End.
Any additional debts or charges upon said es-
stated, deemed pertinent by Commissioners. or
required by any party in interest. At which
time and place you are required TO attend.
J. w, GREEN SMITH,
ie2I-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

STRAIGHT-OUT REPUBLICAN, Tick
ET.-The Richmond Dispatch of Sum-
day last says
"The name of General Wickham is
mentioned in connection with the first
place on the Republican debt paying
ticket; Major Yost, of StauntOn, the
second; and Judge Willoughby, OF AL
exandria, the third place."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

On last Thursday. Mark George, of
Princess ADne county, was kicked IN.
der loaded cart by vicious horse,
and then run over The neck by the We
hicle and killed. Gregory was on his
vay to Norfolk to attend market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

Mrs. Victoria z. Thompson, postmis-
tress of Louisville, KY, is q daughter
of the Rev. Alexander Campbell, the
founder of the Campbellite Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

SI4uutOu ~
Mail Train through to WashiaetoH and Bali
connection at Harper's Ferry with Express
Trains for the West. The Accommodation
'eav1ng Staunton at BIS p. m., connects at Har-
with Train for HaYper'e Ferry
JAMES BARTOL,
r. M. MANTZ, Agent ". r. H.
8. of T.. B. & o. r. r. may3i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

A LIVE ALLIGATOR IN w. VA.-On
Tuesday last, Mr.. T.. w. Bruce, drug
gist, of Hinton. W., Va, received, by
express. live alligator four feet long
from the swamps of Florida, which had
been sent to him by Mr.. A. B. Hart
The Mountain Herald facetiously re-
marks "There is great rush to see
this handsome fish from Florida, and
our Fish Commissioner, Dowry, Is ne
gotiating with Mr.. Bruce for him, with
a view Of stocking Blue Stone. and 9TH
er trout streams
BUGS DESTROYING FRUIT.-We learn
from the Border Waterman, published
in Union, Monroe Co., w. Va, that q
bug, resembling the rose bug, in count
less thousands, is destroying the fruit in
that county. The remedy recommend
ed is the burning under the Trees of rags
saturated with sulphur,
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EASTWARD.
2 a L ID ID 0Aluu
C.B. s.. & p. p. STEAMER leaves Cincinnati

G. B. 8. & p. P. STEAMER leaves Cincinnati
daily.
LEXINGTON DIVISION TRAINS run daily.
No. 2 MAIL-Runs daily except Saturday
from Huntington to Richmond; daily, Hunt
ington to WtIliamson's; M. & G. and Scloto
Valley r. R., from Cincinnati and the West
connect at Ashland with Mail Train No. 2;
connects at Waynesboro' for the North; at
Lynchburg junction for Washington and New
York.
No. EXPRESS-Runsd daily from Hunting
ton to Richmond; connects at Waynesboro' for
the North, and at Lynchburg Junction for
Washington and the North, and Lynchburg
and Danviile. -
Vile daily, except Sunday, at AS O. m. and ar
rives at Richmond at 300 a. m.
No. leaves Huntington at 500 p. m. daily
except Sunday, and arrives Cannelton at 7:l0
No. 10 WHITE SULPHUR EXPRESS
Leaves White Sulphur at 800 q. M; arrives at
WaynesbOrO 1O:45 q. M; and at Lynchburg
Junction LESS q. m. for the North.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any Office Of G. & o. R'y;, or Depot or Ticket
Office Of any connecting line.
JOHN II. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent. Staunton Va.
W. M. 8. DUNN,
II. w. FULLER, Gen'l Supt.
g. p. and T. Agent. junel4
NHENANDOAA VALLEY RAILROAD
- COMPANY.
TIME TABLE-In effect June 9Th. 1881.
Philadelphia Time-Five Minutes faster than
Baltimore Time.
4 n a - q
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A DMINIsrRATOR,s NOTICE.

Mount Sidney, Va. June Goth, 1881.
To the Creditors and Debtors OF The Estate of 10
seph Frey, decd
TAKE NOTICE.-That In order to expedite
the business intrusted in my hands Ia St ttiing
up the estate of Joseph Frey, decd, for which
was appointed Administrator. at the May term
of the Augusta County Court. ALL persons
holding claims against the estate are requested
to present them properly authenticated for set
Element, andlALL indebted to the estate will
please come forward AT ONCE and settle.
P. A. ROSS,
je21-4t Admir- Of Jos. Frey, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-21

How TO MAKE GOOD BUTTER
There is nothing better than good but
ter, and nothing worse than bad butter.
What Is the proper method of making
good butter? The process followed by
a lady sending to the Cincinnati mar
ket. and who mokes ''gilt edge butter"
is as follows In summer she sets milk
in deep cans in cold water in winter
she sets it in the same cans in the kitch-
en- when it is cooled it is covered close
ly. She keeps the temperature at So in
summer and GA in winter. Ifthe cream
Is too cold it should be warmed by set
sing in water and stirred until of the
proper temperature. 1t is then churned
slowly with a steady motion until the
butter comes, rinsed down. taken out of
the churn, washed in brine, then in
cold water, salt OF. to the pound, then
work again to get all the milk out and
made into rolls. In regard to the salt
used care should be taken to use only
pure salt. dairy salt, If possible. Ex-
treme cleanliness should be observed in
order to avoid that "cowy" odor, which
is SO disagreeable. Cleanliness of the
cows udder is of the first consideration.
When the butter globules are the size of
wheat grains it will be we'll to draw off
the butter-milk and then gather. Too
much working makes butter greasy
Properly constructed butter-workers are
very desirable. To break the coating Of
butter globules,a blow should begin not
a whirling movement, that makes bat
ter come by friction, not by concus~
sion, and the globules are mashed, not
broken. The same is done in working
butter. The butter must be pressed, not
smeared. Let the milk stand not longer
than "a hours in summer and SO in win.
ter. Each time cream is added to that
in the cream jar or bucket, it is thor
oughly stirred, and if possible lei stan d
IL hours before churning. after the the
last is added, so that it will all be of an
equal ripeness. The very best time to
churn cream is when it is barely thick
mot what we call solid clabber, but
like thin jelly.