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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The PURPOSE TO ELECT Hon. JOHN
F.LEw1s, U.e. SENATORIAL q meeting
held in Charles City county, on the 18th
instant, the purpose to elect Hon. ]. F.
Lewis U. 8. Senator was revealed. The
Readjusters and the Republicans of that
county each claimed the right to select
the nominee for the Legislature.
A correspondent of the Dispatch writ
ing from that county of that meeting,
which adjourned without making a
nomination, says -
IA leading colored Republican of this
county got the floor and insisted that
they were entitled to name the candi.
date, stating that 1t was well understood
and agreed at the Coalition Convention
held at Lynchburg that in all counties
where the Republicans were in the ma
jority they were to select the nominees,
and that it was q monstrous proposition
that here in this district three hundred
swallow the six hundred Republican
votes, and that he, for one, would not
consent to such q proposition. Another
speaker said that this was but the begin
ming of the bad faith they might look
forward TOT that the Republicans should
take warning lest the Readj usters might
20 back upon the whole Coalition pro.
gramme, and when they got control OF
the Legislature, through Republican
votes, they might send Democratic
Readiuster to the United States Senate
in place of John F. Lewis, thus violat.
ing utterly the agreement entered into
by them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
JAMES D. BRADY, Chairman.

How TO SPOIL A HUSBAND.-VOW
vengeance on all his relations.
Pay no attention to household ex-
penses.
Make fuss about cigar smoke in the
house.
Give as much as he can earn in q
month for new bonnet.
Tell him as plainly as you can you
married him for living.
Raise row if he dares to bow politely
to lady friend.
Tell him the children inherit all their
mean traits of character from his side OF
the family.
Keep the parlor for company and don't
let him put his foot in it.
Provide any sort of q picked up meal
when you don't expect strangers.
gets, whether you can afford it or not.
Get some art work on the brain and
let the servants run the house their own
way.
Let 1t out some time when you are
quite mad that you wished you had mar
ried some other fellow you used to 60
with.
When he gives you ten dollars to lay
aside for 'sore foot, give it to the first
peddler that comes along for a pair of
plaster of Paris vases.
Give him to understand, as soon as
possible after the honeymoon, that kiss
ing is well enough for spooney lovers,
but that for married folks it is con.
foundedly silly. If he takes to kissing
the cook or chambermaid after that,
don't be too hard on him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

REPUTATION IS REvOLUTION.-The
Constitution Ofthe United States directly
declares that no State shall pass any law
impairing the obligation of contract.
This provision of the Constitution was
accepted by all the States in the Union
when they ratified the Constitution, and
from that act there was no receding-
laws passed by States or acts attempted
in violation of it are null and Woodland
there is no recourse except in successful
The only way. therefore, for State
to repudiate is to openly rebel against
the Government and declare itself above
and beyond its authority. Do the Ma
hone Readjusters, the supporters of the
Riddleberger reputation measure, pro-
pose to undertake this stupendous work
of revolution, the overthrow of the Uni
ted States Government, at cost of
thousands of lives and millions of treas.
ure? It would seem so; for that il the
only means by which they can repudi
ate or forcibly readjust the debt of Vir-
ginia.
We doubt if even Malone is prepared
to resort to this last desperate argument
and we know if he and his warlike Hot
spurs were ever 80 anxious for another
war, the people of Virginia with the ex-
periences of the past SO fresh in their
minds, would not follow his lead and
engage in 80 mad an enterprise.
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

THE HENKEL SCHOOL BILL.-The
Readjusters have been claiming that
the Henkel bill was drafted by H. 81.
Riddleberger, and that it was simply
offered by Mr.. Henkel and passed by q
Readjuster Legislature. In q recent
card Mr.. Henkel fatty contradicts this
statement, and asserts that the "Hon.
81. III. Riddleberger never aOrote a line
nor did he suggest a single s0ord con-
tanned in the bill and what is more, he
never sdav the blu until after it was print
ed for the use of the committee" Mr..
Henkel further says that Mr.. Riddleber-
ger, when the merits of the bill were be-
Ing discussed, remarked that it was
not worth the paper on which 1t was
written" ''That it was not worth q
cancelled postage stamp" In conclud-
ing his card Mr.. Henkel remarks:
"That the measure was Readj
measure is not true. ThatI was Re-
adjuster in 1873, don't deny, and assert
that am one still. But lam no Re-
publican; nor will endorse or support
any union or coalition under the dis
guise of Readjustment to Republicanize
Virginia." aE E
And thus another canard of the Ma.
honeites is exploded, and another OF
their false statements scattered to the
winds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
i'a1iel ut .Ab.aylon-What ne SAID OF
Blair.


A correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch gives long report OF the
speech made by Daniel at Abingdon on
the night of the 18th inst, from which
we extract what he is reported to have
said of Blair and his letters as follows
"When he came to poor Blair's case,
the manner in which he handled that
individual was simply crushing, and u
remains to be seen whether any man
with any self-respect can vote for sueh
q creature, as he was in whitening terms
described to be. He had, he said, with
his own ears heard Blair say in 9 public
discussion in Giles county, at which ne
(Daniel) together with Generals Terry
and Walker, and Senator Withers and
others were present in behalf OF the
Democracy, that "honor would not buy
breakfast" and had heard him with
contempt and scorn the next day again
repeat the remark that nOtwithstand-
| ing this, that he (Blair) and certain Co.
slition papers now had the boldnese
and effrOntery to say that he had never
uttered the remark. Such q man, ne
said, SIS not a0orthy of belief" and II
| would take much more than his denial
and the certificates of q few partisan
friends to convince the public that the
| Wilson letters were not genuine. ASIDE
| from the fact that these letters were
he said, voluntarily surrendered by WI.
son, who said they were genuine, ano
who had many others from the same
source, and the further fact that they
we're pronounced genuine by many gen
tlemen of respectability who were ia
miliar with his handwriting, anG
amongst them Blair's brother-in-law
Major Saunders, that Blair's own con
duct convicted him of them; that
doubling and trembling, he had sough
the inspection of letters which has
already been published, and which,
they expressed sentiments he had no
uttered, he must have known to be falls
without seeing them. That when toll
they would be read in his own town t.
his own people by Captain Wise, ant
; he was offered any terms he desired t
enter the discussion and make the de
NAL in face of the proof and the letter
themselves, he had in doubt and trem
bling declined to do so. and had pu
himself in an attitude that no BRAY
and honorable or innocent man cOul
or would occupy. That
WILSON had GONE III PERSON T
II WYTHEvILLE
and offered the opportunity for hear
ing, and that this, too, had been de
, clined, and that there could, therefore
, be no longer doubt as to the genuine
: ness of the letters. He then read Their
with tremendous effect, especially t
the large gathering Of colored voteri
who promise they will show him (Blai1
how tricky they are" In concludin
his remarks upon Blair he said tbs
q such a man was mot fit to black tn
Q boots of the man who blacks the boot
0 of the Attorney General of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

UMENICALCO CONFERENCE.-THE
Ecumenical Conference Of the Metho-
dists was formally opened In London,
England, on Wednesday, the 7th inst.,
with sermon preached by Bishop
Simpson of the M. E. Church. The
venerable divine occupied the same
pulpit that had been often filled by Jno.
and Charles Wesley, Adam Clark,
Richard Watson, and other great men
Of the Wesleyan Church. He read his
text from John Wealey's field Bible,
and delivered sermon worthy OF the
occasion. The chair occupied by the
President Of the Conference. e new
chairman being selected by the Bush
ness Committee each day,) Is the same
that John Wesley used in his study,
hard by, and, with other articles OF fur
niture that were once his, are sacredly
preserved in "Wesley's House." a. the
home in which he lived and died, Is In
dicated by sign over the door OF the
modest dwelling, situated on one side OF
the Church lot.
John Wesley's bookcase, the table ct
which he wrote, and the desk in which
he kept his papers, together with hia
old clock-stiI keeping good time. are
all in the house, which is now occupied
as parsonage for the minister who
fills the pulpit of the City Road Chapel
The portrait of Mr.. Wesley, which Il
seen in the picture representing the
death scene. still hangs on the wall o.
this room as 1t did in 1871, when the
great Evangelist breathed his last. Hi
grave is in rear of the Chapel, and BY
his side sleep Adam Clark and Richard
Watson, and not far away, Jabez Bunt.
ing, the great preacher. Many othel
1 illustrious men of the Methodist COM
munion are laid here, where their "a
cred dust awaits the trumpet the Arch
angel and the voice of God to call Il
forth.
| For'tha above, we are indebted to Mr.
Chas. w. Button, Ed. of the Lynohburf
Tsrgsnian now in attendance on tn
council.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Another negro federal office-holder has
fallen victim to the ''liberal'' move
ment of General Malone. His name is
Tazewell Branch, and he was revenue
officer at Farmville. He had been
taught by the republican party to believe
in republican principles. but, strange %
it may seem, and utterly Incompetent
sible to himself, he was removed by the
leaders of the republican party for no
not renounce republican principles At
the bidding of man who was 9 pro-
scriptlve democrat until he found he
could advance his own selfish interests
by DESERVING his own party and joining
theirs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
Are They Democrats Z

There are some men who still claim
to believe that the Readjuster party Is
not the Republican party in disguise but
real Democratic party, or rather COM
posed of men who will be Democrats as
soon as the debt question lie settled. We
ask such men to read the following cir
cular, which was last Saturday served
upon all persons holding Government
positions in the hayward at Norfolk.
So says the Nrgs'aidm. The circular
was sent out by the chairman and Sec
rotary of the Republican State Execu.
tive Committee. It is as follows;
PETERSBURG, VA, Sept, 8, 1881.
William H. Lyons, Esq, SMperSntead-
ent Of Machinery, Navy Yard, Nor.
folk, Na.:
Dear Sir,-YOu have been appointed
BY the State Executive Committee to
solicit from Republican office-hOlders,
clerks, and other officials, including the
postmaster and his employees at Ports
mouth. The committee resolved to ask
a contribution Of per cent. on the sal
aries of the Federal Office. holders. DIR.
G.. X. Gilmer. of Richmond, is our
treasurer. 1t is unnecessary for us to
explain to you the object of our CAM
paign. Our committee will labor for
the defeat of the Bourbon Democratic
party, and in this good cause we feel
justified in appealing to every Republic
can in the State for aid. Please &C.
knowledge receipt of this and oblige,
Yours very truly,
JAMES D. BRADY, Chairman.
N. W. HazleWo0d, Secretary.
They may feel justified in appealing
ITO every Republican in the State fol-
aid" but how does a Democrat justify
himself for acting with party that is q
'good-enough" Republican party fol-
Brady, Gilmer, Rives, and the rest OF
the Republican office holders Rich.
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
BROKEN TOYS.
found my baby girl to-day
Asleep upon the floor,
The space around her little form

I found my baby girl to-day
Asleep upon the floor,
The space around her little form
With playthings scattered DER.
Her hands were nestled meath her chin,
And one still firmly held
A broken toy, whose novel charm
AS yet was undispelled.
There fingered still about the mouth
And on the brow a trace
OF thought, half grieved and half perple4eo
As If the tiny face.
Already had begun to learn
The look 1t was to wear
In years to come. stopped to kiss
Away the mimic care.
And as laid her, still asleep,
Within her nest-like bed,
And smoothed the cradles pillow for
The little weary head.
thought how we Of larger growth.
When tired of pains and joys.
With that same look, fall fast asleep
Amid our broken toys!
And then the Father. STOPPING, takes
The tired head to His breast,
And smooth the furrow from the brow,
And bears us to our rest.
HOWARD GLYND0N, in Lippincotrs s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

WHO FOUNDED THE FREE SCHOOLS P
Capt. Mckinney in his speech at Han.
over G. H., is reported to have said =
Another charge they make is that
we Democratic are opposed to free
schools. Who founded these schools in
this Commonwealth "Every line in
the bill that gave us these schools was
written by an ex- Confederate soldier,
Mai. James G. Hill, chairman OF leg
islative committee, and next in promi-
hence in that committee was John w.
Daniel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

No, parson, I'll prob'ly never git
courage to jine de church. When poor
darkey's spiritual wiser takes him down
in de riber and says, II now capsize
thee,n and den ducks him under, its
time dat da key looks after himself
You don't play none oh dem games on
me, old man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

"Who says or believes that the pres
ent coalition movement in Virginia
will result in triumph for republican
ism, is ether fool OF q knsve. and the
sooner republicans, who have been tenn
porarily deceived by the sophistries of
the readJuster leaders, turn their backs
upon that corrupt organization, the bet
ter will it be for themselves, the party
and the country. A manly and av0w-
ed opposition to the scheme of prostitut-
ing the party to the Advancement of
the personal aims of Boss Malone and
his favored crew, is the wise and safe
path in which to tread. "-Richnson
Debt Payer (Repu6lscan.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Did you expect Malone to do any
thing else? asks the Mahoneites. We
answer, no. The man, that got up the
assistant Republican ticket last year,
was expected to vote for Republicans,
instead of Democrats. That Is the rea.
son we took no stock in his bogus DEM
ocratic ticket.-Shendndoa Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The man who picked up well filed
'pocket-book the other day was disgust
ed to find it full of tracts ON honesty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The Mahoneites are trying hard to
make 9 Garfield Of Blair. Why not
arrest Wilson, or some Of the charged
conspiratorsI as they did in the MoTey
case Wilson is not lone of our fellows"
Let it all come out. He says all the
leaders used to write to him. Let them
say. How about Mahone, Riddleber-
ger, Fulkerson, Stovau and others He
says that he has more letters. Let them
come. !. 1t is not our funeral.-Lynch-
bur Advdnce. 80 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

"One Lung" is the consumptive, re-
minding name of Chinese laundry
man on q New York street. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Tickling induces laughter. except
tickling in the Throat, which causes
coughing,-at once removed by DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup. Is cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Christ is the Sun Of Righteousness /;
His Church is as the moon, which has
no light of her own, but sweetly and
quietly reflects that Of the greater orb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Tumors, erysipelas, mercurial dis.
eases, scrofula, and general debility
cured by "Dr. Lindsey's Blood Search.
er." - s - s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Female economy-buying q half dol
lar straw hat, then putting 81. so worth.
of trimmings on it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Preparatory to and endorsed by both Virginia
Universities. 1e'fsi5 tg.li.91 ,s.,el53
Full English. Classical, Mathematical and
Business courses,
Board, tuition and washing need not cost
over $40 Per session to those who enter mess
club to be managed by one Of the Teachers, who
had experience In mess life ct the Univefsity
OF Virginia. FEET oastss -
{ Send postal for Catalogues.
jy5-8m II. L. HOOVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES,

In recommending to parents the Academy Of
MI. Swithin q. Shortlidge"
Hon. FERNANDO WOOD, NJ. c.
Said QS8O: ~ cheerfully consent to the use Of
my name as reference. Ma boys will return to
you flor their fourth Year, after their vacation.
For new Illustrated Circular address SWlTHIN
9. SAORrLID6E. A. L.. Harvard University Grsdu-
ate, 1edia. Pa, IL miles from Phiia. au20-2m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

A case of sweetness long drawn out"
amply molasses barrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
n SPECTATOR AND GENFRAL ADVERTIB ER-=

Small dishes are decorated 30 hand
somely now that pickles hook unhappy
in them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Gao aweek in your own town. Terms and
Z pAr16-1ys HAI1ExT 4 Co.. Portland, Maine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-01
WAsIIlNGrnN NOTES
wAsnINoroN, Tbursday,, Mar

WASHINGTON Thursday, March 81, 1881.
The President has recognized jose Carlos Megia az
the United States Of Mexico at san Francisco
Cal
The Treasury Department purchased to-day 10000
ounces Of nuo silver FOR delivery NJ the Ne"-Oreans
Mint
General sherman and Colonel TdoaL who went 10
Auburn 90 attend The funeral Cf General Upton returned
10 the city this morning.
Pr sident Garfield has received an invitation 10 be
present at the duucr Of the National Veterans Assoca-
ton 10 he held NJ tho C,rroIton Hotel. Baltimore April
=. His acceptance Will depend upon ms puuuc engage
mtnt-
It's understood that the Trsdcnt has decided TO recall
General Loncstrcei. Minister 20 Turkey. and appoint
him Uned statca Mar.hal Tor Georgia. HIS nomin1ton
the latter place Will probably b. sent 10 the senate 10
day or two.
General sherman. accompanc by Colonel Bacon, VIII
leave next Monday night for Cincinnati 90 attend inc
reunion of the Army of TIE Tennessee. which viii be
held iu tlit citi April and 6. From tnfIuuau iheY
viii gc o ST. LOUIS and eXpect 10 DC absent from WASH
ingtou ab.u ten days.
Director OF he Mint Birchsrd et Tor thc West yeser-
day Iio Will visit st Louis purpose oi carrying
into effect the act pas-cd The a-f session of Congress
for the csfrh 1shneut ~ an Hss1f oic" 30 that city ne
VIII probably visit The Ncw-Orcaus Mat ieiofc return
,ug 10 Washington.
EKsccretIry Eyart' at me state Department 10
day H. has received the scaled instructions ~ iho
United states Government. which viii guide The Amcr-
can Commissioner before the Monetary CDuferncc a.
Paris. Ills instructions viii NOT Dee opcucI uttl fdr- s
N.y, YORK to meet Commissioner, Thurman
aud Howe rrparnturt tp hHl .lnE f"f Pans.
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GEElr DIA4GE BT fL0oDS.

Sr. paul. Mimi, March 3l.-A special from
pi.n,,l.s 20 Iie Polc,r Prss sys tue Ice ID the
a.5u. l. broke ,Le' rcstcriay,aad the lower piFs
fre city g. owe nowei SO Il icc lid wafer
,xf.nl. f,r five mile. Three Government warehouses
o.c 'ng were wrecked. Tie river rose ten ioct N
fr a.u-. and - now th.ty fcet above ow-Ha.-l mark
Tr voehopp-rs aud settlers IN TIE low aais Bete al
v.. .I .ut thtmAng were ptohshlf diownc'A ianlin,
o. m sid. of thc rtcr. % ui ir thicc i't li Mater
4 e -rsatost -, aside nom m" toss of me- VII "e IN
,,opl fhonsaud- ~ cords avag been swept aHof.
.p.e. u to he P,oHccrfreSs from slouN 1.ty lays
f "a, i, flt i,cl oI iu tac channel dt lankton.
Io.. u.rt of the c,y Is oycr1Owet, the inAam,uts
.lt.l # % the bills. the Hoods tn ltfgesi cY.c
known l.r. a1d The damage j. immense. III clty 4
N,.l. Aota. also inundated, the water ~lng 40
H. tr ,.ou.fory wl.iows OF houses I'll" occupants
wric ial,n 10 the buff ~ boats aud were PROBABLY
liulc2 Do places %! safety.
NA.undrDS March 81. The sisnal corps observer az
Y,.a,1i. ID. 49,. ports 10 tho CAcf sGd o-ic,r As
follows:
wA,ar his risen SIX feet in n" pass Two l'uisit
I.,.tiira atu-d,cI ward, Of the Office. Green Island,
ul.. -.,e. ll- ur,l swept away. $500,
Tgt- Lt. river was up 20 forty fcrt AZ .. m hut is
~ ltll.ag A 81. oitc- cellar 4 hJodrd Oi' nnAdset
h.u-es re slancIscd, Involving loss estimated AZ
.-IIID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-04-01
NEw-YORK, FRIDAY, APRIL l, 1881

ant-Surgeon J. c. Worthing,on now on leave OF aO-
scuce, Will report in person 10 the Commanding
Gcncralof the Department Of the East for assignment
TO duty; Assistant. Surgeon J.. c, Ainsworth. now
awaiting orders in NcwIcrk CITY, viii report N
person to the Commanding General Of the Depart
ment of Texas for assignment to duty; Assistant
Surgeon Ezra Woodruff will DC relieved from duty
in the Department Of Texas 10y the Commanding
General Of that Department, and Will then proceed
10 New-York CItv. and report hy letter on hs ar
rival there TO the Surgeon General Acting Assist,
ant-Surgoon f. C. Carter. Tinted States Army, will
proceed from E.avcr Dam Depot. Virginia, 20 VIII
iotts Point Ncw-Yolk lIaIbor, and report III person
To lae commanding officer Of that post for aso4sH-
meut TO duty.
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UrGH gINDS AND SNOW.

IoyG BpAXcn, y. j.. March 3I.-Notwith-
.t.u.,.ns TO- .c u.ss o. ile storm be damage vas
l, ,l,,, CD. o1l-,. few cottages iosi portion ~
tr- ,,tr.,e au. most OF sac hu6acals are DIG ul'
rrit,a. Tire freight cats 40 tho Centr~i H-J ssfy
pr,oi al tlo tA blown om uitir FVois oy TOE N''-co
Oi the .nd.
WuKEsD,ERE. Penn, Marca 3l.-inerc was % heavy
.ravsot hero a.. xht. The uas are late this aoIn.
inL
-.d...b. s.ncef..ir ng zoo thermometer las r.scn
1,,o.r H. re street y s,neiting Rapidly Ilers must
ol ute .sty hs ,.,s. L. i.c s-''.' sIe"hi = Ao'
A. the Olii Elyer
CASkNooUE OF. March 3l-rwo feet o. snow .eL
h.r.,. .tufaht. tie heay.cs, fa.l ol tbe soason.
qos3Nro OCT, March 3I.-Iae snow h's b'an eelefai
w s. ,f,... ontario aud b. failirg IN N'fa scotia.
L,..-fy ID a0rlhery Wlaoe -. idii tlr0u-.J 'tas
crt..if
p.,i.roraH. N IT,. M.uh 3l--Tae storm in 'Ais
t hsau az rAr.i. .ular severity. esp pegiaiy acct
.t,i,g-., ,, lines. TBe caole box on hifterF hiam
.,fs al,. all tiu VINES l.tng east has been t1fied
away Do Ihc wa,, ttsh- n.t4 q. IN N'-r' ~"@ " "a"
Ntlcs y .Et ,.eu Also DfvA-I'