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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
The VALUE OF MANUFACTURED

THE VALUE OF MANUFACTURE.-Th
Augusta (Ga.) Constitutionalist illus
trates the value of manufacturing in
dustries in the South by the publication
of some figures in connection with the
three leading cotton mills in the vicin-
ity of that rapidly growing city. These
three establishments have capital of
81, 100000, give employ mcnt to over l.
700 operatives, and annually distribute
among them $39O,OOO. Thus, during the
past four years, these operatives have
been paid in cash 81, $50, 900 /; during the
same four years these three mills paid
out in dividends to the stockholders
$40, 1000, and expended for the purchase
of cotton for manufacturing purposes
SIS, $3.50. One of these mills, the Sib-
ley, is being considerably enlarged. and
will soon employ 1000 operatives and
distribute among them annually $685.
900. These are certainly encouraging
figures, and indicate the wealth which
may be looked for when the South be-
comes great manufacturing section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
A Daring Feat.
THREE MEN PUT A SIGN ON A LOG IN
THE MIDDLE OF NIAGARA RAPIDS.
rBaffalo Commercial. I

rBaffalo Commercially
Yesterday afternoon daring act was
accomplished at Niagara Falls. During
the last few days P. S. Cranz, D. Ma
loney and G. Whitman have been ban
tering each other to various deeds of dar-
ing. Yesterday afternoon the three men
decided to attempt a feat well-nigh fool
hardy. It was no less than to place q
sign on an old log in the middle of the
river, forty rods above Goat Island
bridge. The log lies in the centre of the
rapids, and has been there for the last
four years. During that time no one
has ever been within reaching distance
of it. The men conceived the brilliant
idea of placing a large board sign on the
log, advertising the railroad in whose
employ they are. About two O'Clock
effort they reached their destination.
Here sign, four feet by twelve feet,
was securely spiked to log, advising
readers to 60 East via - railway"
While the men were busily engaged in
their perilous task crowds of people be-
gan to gather on all available points to
watch their progress. Many specula-
tions were INDUCED in as to whether
the men would be able to get back by
the dangerous route already traversed.
After two hours of labor, when the
work was completed, shouts from the
spectators announced that something
was wrong. A glance showed that the
ice was breaking up in all directions.
In doing their work the men had moved
the log. and, an opening being made,
the rapid current soon finished the job.
Though taken by surprise, the three
adventures did not lose their presence
of mind. Hastily picking up some loose
boards which they had cut from the
sign they started on the floating ice to
the shore. By skillful use of the boards
as paddles and hard struggle they
reached the shore in safety. They were
the subjects of hearty congratulations.
Mr.. Cranz said he would moi attempt
the feat again for the best thousand
dollar bill in the land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

A colored woman named Rachel
Jones. at Shenandoah Iron. Works, in
this county, died on last Sunday night
from scratch in the palm of the hand
by pin. She was washing clothes a
few days before her death, and pin in
some garment scratched her hand, from
which Inflammation ensued, resulting as
above stated. She suffered TERRIBLY dur
ing her iilness.-Page Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

DIED FROM A PIN SCRATCH. "A col
ored woman, named Rachael Jones, at
Shenandoah Iron Works, in this coun-
ty, died on last Sunday night from a
scratch in the palm Of the hand by a
pin. She was washing clothes a few
days before her death, and pin in some
garment scratched her hand from which
inflammation ensued, resulting s.s above
stated. She suffered terribly during her
illness.-PaGe Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

SEEKING HOMES IN AMERICA.-The
annual report of the New York COM
missioners of emigration, shows the to-
tai immigration of last year at that port
to have footed up to a total of 1850.
of which 1927, 81 were aliens. The ia
bles of nationality leave Germany with
an easy lead of 104, 264, while Ireland
comes second, with relatively reduced
total of 66, 800. England, Scotland and
Wales sent in round numbers At ,00(
emigrants, while the Scandinavian coun.
tries-Sweden, Norway and Denmark
sent about $4,000. Of the arrivals 49,.
561 remained in New York State, while
112, 119 went West, and 6,497 going te
the South. Of the Western States, ILL.
nois took by far the greatest number
80 ,641-Ohio and Minnesota coming
next, with 1859 and 12,64O, respec-
tively
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

A joint meeting of the San Francisco
Board of Trade and Chamber of Com
merce have passed resolutions urging
Congress to charter the Nicaragua Canal
Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The Chinese Merchants Exchange at
San Francisco have taken action in
favor of abolishing the importation of
opium into this country as the only
means of stopping its abuse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

In Richmond on Monday the shooting
match between Captain Bogardus and
VIM. Tell Mitchell was concluded-the
former beating the latter one bird in a
hundred on each side. Bogardus kill
ed SO and Mitchell 80.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

John M. Miller, Esq, senior member
of the clearinghouse of Miller & Frank
lin, and one of the most influential
citizens of LynchbuFg, died at his resi-
dence, on Court street, on Tuesday
last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Don J. Robinson, secretary of the
Grand Western Trotting Circuit, one OF
the best-known horsemen in the West
ern country, died of typhoid fever, at
his home in Jackson, Mich, last Thurs
day, aged AZ wears.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
nURLIC SALE OF VALUAnLE REAE
- EST 4 TIE In q A TH CllII AI.x.Sz

l. ESTATE IN BATH COUNTY
In pursuance of a decree of the circuit court
of Bath county. rendered at the September
term, 1880. in the chancsry cause Of william A.
ih Admit vs., s5sorge w Bratton ct al.
pointed. will proceed in 'front.' of the Court
house of Bath. county. on
to sell at public auction to the highest !,s5cpr-
the following tract of land, to wit:-Ths one.
fourth of the Home Farm, lying on IacSson's
River in Bath county, which belongs 10 the es-
tate of William A. Bratton, dec,I. adjoining
the lands of David LOCK ridge ap d Others. and
which contains about 1891 aeses. This tract
is well improved, is of the very hest Jackson
River bottom land. and il well adapted to
fa TRa%s ana s1a naE Can't
cash In hand. twenty per cent of the purchase
money in ak months from day of sale, and the
payments, upon credit Of eighteen and thirtV a
months from day Of sale,-the purchaser to ex.
ecute bonds with good and approved personall
security, bearing interest from day of SALE and
rity. L. d. STEPHENSON.
W. NJ. Nc MISTER,
Montery. Va. Dec. 18th, 1885, ianIi-4t
COM MlSSIONEkS' SALE.-By virtne of
~ decree OF the circuit court of Augusta
Monday. the 18th day of Februayy. 1881.
proceed, in front OF the Court house in tha
city of Staunton to offer for sale at public araa.
ton. tract OF lald belonging to the estate of
John L. Kunkle; decd. situate near Pond Gap,
l
TE2As-Cash in hard TO pay costs of ale and
the balance upon credit of one, two, and three
years. the purchaser to execute bonds for the
deferred instruments with approved security,
bearing interest from date and the title re-
| tanned as ultimate security.
| JAS. BUMGARDNER JR
ALEX. H. FULTz,
jana-tds Commissioners.
| VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS,-FOs.
v sale privately all the building lots Of
which the late DR.. B. Sears died seized pcay hi
residence in Stauntou, Va. These are tie mos1t
desirable building lots in the city beina situast
ed not more than five minutes walk fron, abe
business portion ofthe City. 'A0
For terIlS apply to Dr. j. H. FrNtz at lh3s of
nee over !. Witt & Bros store. Stauntos va
who WIN take pleasure in Showing thsm.
septl4-tf
hESIRABLE FANM FOR SAIE-T of
~ fer for sale privately, my farm within,
"a miles of Fishe4Sville, containing I2O acrea
The land is mostly in grass. Upon the tract
tnere is a new and elegant house contain -
ing f00ms, with all other necessary 0ssA
DGliolngs entirely new. The fencing Ia HaeH
also new. There is an abundance of fuhnino,
wafer on the place. ~ offer q great baroai,1.
and ox easy terms. 9''''
nOv4-tf ST. RCNDJrR AMT
EHOR SALE.-A tract OF land containing
~ llO2 acres, on the north side of Mid0Je-
brook road, 3 miles southwest of Staunton In
mas on 1t good spring. orchard, ample supply
OF lumber. and sl.all Frame House with three
rooms. Eencipx in good repair and land of
gooo quality. For terms, &C.. apply to
Z. j. BELL or f. p. BELL
-1ntS1f-M StauntOn- Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Dom Piatt will make an affidavit
that he wrote in perfect ealmness of
spirit the opinion that "God might have
made more despieable wretch than
Roscoe Conkling. but He never did,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The Democrats of the West Virginia
Legislature have nominated J. N. Cam
den for the office of United States Sena-
tor. 1t is now charged that he received
his nomination by corrupt means, and
an Investigation is talked of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Judge Turner has granted a. charter
for Bank in Berryville. A meeting of
the stockholders was held and the fol-
lowing Directors elected "A. Moore, ST.,
J. E Barnett, A. Moore, Jr., M. McCor-
mick, j. L. Davis, M. w. Jones and S.
s. Moore.
&The directors elected A. Moore, Jr.,
Esq, president and Capt. John r.
Mum, cashier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Though Hancock was not elected, he
received 6,332 more votes at the ballot
box than Garfield. Not less than eight
hundred thousand more white persons
voted for Hancock than for Garfield.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Arthur Holmes, a son of Benz. P.
Holmes, of Summit, N. j.. died at his
home Friday from hydrophobia. He
was bitten by his fathers dog six weeks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

A Mr.. Wine was killed in Rappahan-
mock county last week by being struck
by falling limb from a tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Mrs. B. F. Conrad, of Upperville, Eau
quier county, recently lost her life by
burns received ip the explosion of a
kerosene-oil lamp which she was carry
ing up fight of steps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Over 1000 stock cattle were received
at Warrenton, Va, by rail during the
year 1880. an increase in two years of
100 per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The mother of Gen. Garfield is de-
scribed as "a short, lean, straight, bright.
and graceful old lady, in her eightieth
year."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Miss Elizabeth Tucker, of Lynch
burg Va, aged 80 years, died Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Roy Jones, one of the Oldest citizens
of Fredericksburg, died Friday of par
alysis, and DR.. George F. Carmichael,
of the same city, is lying unconscious
from the same disease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Gen. Joseph E. Johnston has been
elected one of the vice. presidents OF
the Worlds Fair Commission, of which
Gen. Grant is president.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The subject of taxation is now. says
the Alex. Gazette, as it always has been
since the commencement of the era of
civilization, one about which mems
individual interests will make them
disagree, but the burden now put upon
real estate in this country. in compare
son with that which personal property
has to bear, is SO great that something
will have to be done, and that very soon
to equalize the unjust difference. The
country has now advanced to that state
in which the best and fairest mode OF
raising revenue for government pur-
poses is by taxing net incomes, and the
sooner that system is adopted the better
it will be for everybody. The country
affords equal opportunities to all its
citizens and there is not poor one
among them who will not strive to rem
der himself amenable to the imposition
of such tax as the one to which we re-
fer, and the fact that Mr.. Vanderbilt
who draws his millions a month from
U. S. bonds, has smaller tax bills to pay
than the owner of almost any single
storehouse ON Broadway makes the in
justice of the present system SO plair
that all who run may read.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Mrs. Frances Collier, aged SO, was ia.
tally burned in Petersburg, Va, Thurs.
day, by falling with a lamp in hel
hands. t sfi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The Denver, Western and Pacific
Railway has let contracts for grading "a
miles of their line from Denver.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The forge at the Shenandoah Iron
Works, in Page county, is now operated
with coke from the Kanawha valley,
received via the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad and Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
way. Charcoal has heretofore been
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The reassessment of real estate in
Pittsylvania county shows decrease in
valuation of s977, 074.75, with the assess
ment of 1875.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Col. Beverly Tucker has been ap-
pointed by the President one of the U.
s. Commissioners to the Worlds Fair
in New York in 1883.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

An infantry company, called the War.
renton Rifles, has been organized at
Warrenton, Va, with S. B. Bispham as
captain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

1t is expected that the Princess Louise
will return to Canada in March next.
Her health has improved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Barton, the American bond .robber,
was fully committed for trial at Quebec
Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Sunday morn
ing % uit.. Mr.. James jarrett, Jr., soo
of Mr.. James Jarrett, ST., of Muddy
Creek, in Greenbrier coanty. was found
dead in his bed at his fatAegis residence.
He retired tie eveRfngkbefore in appar-
emily his usual health. He was deaf
and dunno, and about Is years old.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Smallpox has broken out in the Iowa
penitentiary, causing panic and gen.
eral abandonment of work. 80
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

A. Noise. Appointment lawyer Of Rich.
mond, Va, died Friday. He was a ma
tive of South Carolina,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Stephen Fletcher, the oldest inhabi-
tant of Warrenton, Va, died Monday !;
of last week aged 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Polly Newly. colored, has been ac-
quilted in Surry county, Va, OF COM
plicity in the murder of her husband
The murder was committed by Amos
Taylor, who, it was alleged, was induc-
ed to do SO by promise from Polly to
give him her daughter in MARI age and
several acres of land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Our Indian wars have cost the gov
eminent $22, 100000 in IA years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

A young man named Robert Hume,
Scotchman by birth, but engaged for
some years in shipping stock from this
State to European markets, has been
arrested in London, charged with kill
ing girl named Annie Hacourt.-
Hume claims that the girl accidentally
shot herself while examining his pistol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

On last Friday severe shock of earth
quake was felt at Rerne, Switzerland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The number of Eatholics in this State
is eighteen thousand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Ivy AND SWAMP BRIER. THE ship
ment of ivy and $ wamp brier roots 70
the Northern eities il one Of the grow
ing enterprises pf the Eastern Shore.
Tie roots are manu- featured into pipes,
whip and cane handles, door knobs.
furniture ornaments, &c.-Portsmoatt
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
James s. Buchanan Defendant

James s. Buchanan. Defendant.
3yespass on the Case on an attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the De-
preach Of g contract of marriage; ana to at
tacn any estate 9abss. or effects, belonging, or
age 20 kAe DESCENDANT, found within the county
On augusta, or State OF Virginia. and particu-
larIy al the right and interest of said james
:. buchanan in and to any lands descended or
aevised TO said James S. Buchanan by or from
from n1sslster Antha Ann Buchanan deceased.
sumcient to satisfy to the Plaintiff the GAIN
ages aforesaid, &C. :. - !s'' s'''--
1T now appearing by al1davtt filed. that the
s2ld Defendant is not'A resident of this State it
u erdsreu thst he do appear here within one
do what is necessary to protect his interest," a
Copy-Teste,
Stuart Sen, Y w." S'T'
oneHo, * butngarQner,C f' feb1-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

NORTH CARoLINA's OREs.-Gov
Jarvis, of n, c., said in his inaugural
address last Tuesday that the furnaces
at Pittsburg use each year hundreds OF
thousands of tons of iron ore brought
all the way from Africa to Baltimore by
sea, and then inland $50 miles by rail,
while in many counties in North Caro-
lima, not the distance of the length OF
the State away from these furnaces, in.
exhaustible quantities of better ores
were to be found. When the North
Carolina State geologist made this fact
known to the Pittsburg Chamber OF
Commerce not not long ago, and showed
them specimens of the ores and their
analyses, the Pennsylvanians stood
amazed at their own ignorance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

Secretary Evarts has caused to be
made several fac similes of the little
desk upon which Jefferson wrote the
Declaration Of Independence, presented
to the nation by Thomas Jefferson Cou
Hdge, Of Boston, and now deposited in
the State Department building. The
fac SMILES are made of mahogany, and
are to be presented to Senator Dawes
end Congressman Grape, of Massachu-
sets, and Senator Johnston and Repre-
sentative Tucker, of Virginia, as me-
mentoes of the part they took in the
ceremonies presentation of the origi-
nal desk. 1t will be remembered that
that Interesting event occurred during
the last session of Congress-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
DISSENTING OPINION

Justice Miller expressed his dissent
from the opinion of the Court and gave
as his reasons-frst, that no Legislature
of a State has authority to bargain away
the States right of taxation; and Sec
ond, that in issuing the bonds and coup
ons which are the subject of this CON
troversy. the Legislature of Virginia,
neither in terms nor by any just infer-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany is an immense monopoly, no
doubt, but we are not yet satisfied that
the Government of the United States
would not be much worse manager of
telegraphs than is that company. Think
of what corruption fund would result
from the Governments monopolizing
the telegraphing business, and how
many thousands of electioneers would
thus be added to the innumerable army
of office holders already ruling this
land. -Richnsond Dispatch. ''f' -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

....Il Ii.
VS..
VIM. L. Mowry, Claiborne R. Mason, Jos. A.
Logan. Robert s. Harnesberger, John K. Coin
er, Cyrus d. Snapp, and Samuel A. East, Com'r
of VIM. Howell, decd Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
This IS general creditors bill against VIM
L. MoWry and the sureties on his two official
bonds as Sheriff of Augusta county each bond
being in the penalty or $50, 10000. one having
heen executed the 27th day of December, 1873,
and the other on the 18th day of May, 1874
special object of this suit is to recover from
saiG Mowry or his his sureties the sum of
Sa4366 Interest and COSTS being the amount re-
ceived by said Mowry. Sherjn. and as such, Ad-
mlnlstrator =. q. 81 q. of the estate of Brax-
ton Davis, decd, and not ACCOUNTED for.
IT. appearing by affidavit filed that John K
Conner, one OF the defendants is a non resident
Of this State, 1t is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication
tect his interest. Teste
JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk.
guy " Parrish, p. q. febl-4t
V1kGINIA.-In the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county. Janus
airy 28th. 1881 =
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
Mrs. harrington says

Don't take any of the quack rostrums,
as they are regirnental 10 the human
cistern; but put your trust in Hop Bit
tiers, which will cure general dilapida-
ton, costive habits and all comic dis
eases. They saved Isaac from severe
extract of tripod fever. They are the
ne plus aouna of medicines.-Rosson
Globe. -'''-''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01

The Virginian now says There is no
occasion for quarrel between those Re-
adjusters who voted different electoral
tickets last fall u
How kind! Listen what it said to
you last fall. mo deserter can ever re-
turn to his own camp no matter what
the pretence of his desertion. Don't
thinking of recrossing the river in '81.
The readjusters will neither invite nor
help you to doit. They will have enough
without the unraithful." In their hour
of extreme weakness they can speak
kindly even to the '.deserters" and the
.unfaithful." There is reason for this
change of tactics. It is found in the
vote Of last fall which exposed the weak
ness of the party that thought they had
enough without the unfaithf1l. ~
btlhEereande.ah HegGsa
The Vlrginiag referred to by the
Shenandoah Herald is the Woodstock
Varginiah. edited and published by
Fl, II, Riddleberger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-01
$taunton Spectator,
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 1, 1881.
Hon. A. H. II. Stuart on the State debt.

We publish on the first page of this
issue an able and important letter from
our distinguished citizen, Hon. A. II.
II. Stuart, on the much vexed question
of the public debt of Virginia to which
we invite the careful attention of our
readers. Like everything from his pen.
it is marked with great clearness and
ability, and enables all to understand
this very difficult question. Itpresents
q new and reasonable solution of this
question which has baffled the most
astute minds.
We publish it in full for the reason
that no abstract or abridgment could dc
justice to it, and deem any comment
upon it unnecessary, as it could not add
to its clearness of statement. The plan
is feasible, and deserves the best consid'
Grafton of the Statesmen of our Com
monwealth. Now Is the time to put il
into operation, and no time should bt
lost to test its merits and practicable
ty.
We desired to publish it last week
but were prevented by the want of space
We hope that our readers will give it
careful and thoughtful perusal.