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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22
The Capiiati0n Tax.

Mr.. Riddleberger quo es from the
fourteenth amendment of the Federal
Constitution to prove that it is uncon-
stitutional to require the payment of
oapitatiOn tax as IA prerequisite to vo-
ting. This is the coolest thing of the
season, considering that the fourteenth
amendment in terms comedies the right
of every State to fix the qualifications
of voters, and actually prescribes pen
atty for denying or abridging the right
to vote except for crime. The fifteenth
amendment was proposed only because
every State had the right. even, after the
fourteenth amendment had been rati-
fed, to deny the right to vote to the ne,
groes as negroes. No argument is need
ed to establish these matters of fact but
if anybody desires to see the whole
question thoroughly discussed, he may
crafty his wisa by reading in the Con
gressional Record the speeches of Mr..
Cox of New York, Mr.. Anthony of
Rhode Island, and others. These gen
tlemen quote Senator Eimunds and a
number of others of the ablest lawyers in
the country in support of the PROPOSE
ton that each State may under the
fourteenth ans ndment make its own
regulations as to suffrage, and under
that no man shall be DISTINGUISHED on
account of race, color, or previous con-
dition of servitude.
Mr.. Riddleberger also tries to prove
that the capitation tax requirement Is a
failure because there are more sielin-
quents now than there were before the
payment of that tax was made pre-
requisite to voting. That would be an
unanswerabie argument1 If the statement
as made conveyed the whole truth. But
the fact is that the law requiring every
parent to pay the capitation tax as
prerequisite to entering his children in
the public schools was repealed stimuli
taneOusly, or nearly simultaneously,
with the ratification Of the constitution
al amendment making the payment OF
that tax qualification for voting. Let
that law be restored to the statute book,
and then, if the number of delinQuents
be not less than ever before, we will
vote to do away with the payment of
that tax as prerequisite to voting. At
the same time, let us cay now, as we
have often said before, that we are op-
posed to Furnishing any child for the de.
linquencies of the father, and therefore
opposed to the restoration of the law
above spoken Of. We only desire to
make known the real cause of the in
crease of the number of delinquents for
non payment of the capitation tax.
We are induced to think that even the
negroes would rather continue in force
the existing constitutional provision in
regard to the capitation tax than to have
the law restored which required them
to pay that tax before they could send
their children to school.
1t is pretty clear that Mr. Riddleber-
ger is hard run for arguments when he
toned in this article. On the stump
such arguments could be ridiculed by
any speaker. 1t is only necessary to
state the facts to expose their un-
fairness and consequently their weak
ness. Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22


The STATE DEBT-A NOVEL VIEW.
We copy in this issue an article from
the Culpeper Times on the subject of the
State debt, the author of which is J. w.
Green, Esq.,, an able lawyer, which will
attract attention from the novel view
presented. He maintains that the od
vdlorem system of taxation does not fall
equally heavy on all classes of tax-pay-
ers, as is generally supposed, but that it
bears more hetvily on small, than on
large property holders, and that just
system of taxation requires that the adj
valorena principle should be abandoned,
and in its place the principle that on the
smallest property-holders the lowest
rate should be imposed. and the rate in
creased as the amount of property own
ed increases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22
DEATH OF HON. FERNANDO WOOD

DEATH OF HON. FERNANDO WOOD
Hon. Fernando Wood, a prominent
Democratic Congressman from New
York city, died at the Hot Springs,
Arkansas, VIII ither he hadgone for the
benefit of his health on Sunday of last
week, aged SO years. He was Chair
man of the Committee of Ways and
Means in Congress- Hon. J. R. Tucker,
second on that committee, will now be
come Chairman of it. He has been the
most efficient and useful member of that
committee. Mr.. Wood has long been
suffering from rheumatism, and has
been able to appear but seldom in the
House during the present session. He
was born in Philadelphia, of Quaker
parentage, June IA, 1872, went to New
York early in life, and become success
full merchant. His first term in Con
gress was in 1910. In 1S56-'57, and agair
in 1S61-'62, he was mayor of New York
In 1853 he was again elected to Congress
In 1867 he was once more elected, an(
since then his service in that body hal
been continuous. Mr.. Wood has beer
an active and efficient business member
having served chiefly on the Ways ant
Means committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22

T ,nST CERTIFICATES OF STOCK.
OF J. s. Thompson. decd, late of Augusta coun-
~ VA u Is the owner Of two 81 shares of stock
now the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Compa,
ny for which a certificate was issued Sept III h,
io5e. TO said J S. Thompson, and numbered l52;
and, also as Executor Of w. P. Tate decd late
of said county, is the owner of one share OF said
stock of said Va. Central r. R. Co., for which a
certificate was issued, No. 1852, to said w, P.
Tate; and the undersigned in his own right is
theOwner Of eight 81 shares Of the capital stock
of said Va. Central r. R. Co, for which certifi-
cafes We're issued to him as follows, viz: A
SSrl1eate for three (3) shares. No. 137, Sept.
18th. 1850; certificate Tor two (2) shares, No
5aS on 18th October. 1852; certificate for two
l2l shares. No. ll2e. on 10th March. 1856. and
certificate for oae share, No. 1879, 18th Octo-
Der, 1861. AL of these certificates have been
lost or accidentally destroy ed, and the under
signed hereby gives notice that he will apply
to she President and Directors of the Chesa-
peake q Ohio Railway Company to give to him
new certificates for tho said described lost GER
tifcates according to law.
Feb. 70, 18Sl-2m MATTHEW PILSON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In pursuance
~ of decree of the circuit court Of Angus
ia county, entered on the 30th day of Novem-
Der, 1880, in the chancery causes of McCoy's
Admir- ct ais. VS.. McCoy's widow ct ais, and
mrs. 3. A. Mccoy ct ais. VS.. Mccoy and others.
the undersigned Commissioners will offer for
sale. at public auction, in front of the Court
house. in Staunton, on
Saturday. March 18th. 1850,
at r NJ, the two LOTS Nos. 6 and %, belong
ing 70 the estate Of G. d. Mccoy, decd. situate
IN Tannehill q Wheat's addition to the city Of
Ssaonton. plot of which may be found record
Sa In augusta county court clerks office, d. B.
q, PIP. 50a Said lots each contain about one
fourth Of An acre.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash sufficient to pay costs
OF ssIe ana OF the first suit ahOve-named, and
the residue upon credit of SIX twelve and
eighteen months, to be evidenced BY the bonds
OF the purchaser. with approved personal Sc
and title retained as ultimate security.
j. E. GUY.
w. d. RUNNEIS
6NrNv, -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22
LEGAL NOTICES.
NrCSrnNrDsc nrErC

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Tohn W. Hedge. in his own Right as' as Sur
u viving Executor of Alcinda G. Campbell,
decd. and as Admir- of Alice P. L. Barchus,
decd,
John NJ. Lightner and ais.
cult Court Of Highland county, entered in the
foregoing cause on the 18th day of January, 1881,
will proceed at my office, on
Wednesday, the End day of March, 1881,
ITO take state, and settle the following ae-
LIST, Of the transactions of ]. w. Hedges and
Samuel Lghtner Ex'ors of Alcinda G.
Campbell, decd, up to the death of said Sam1
Ind. Of the transactions of John w. Hedges,
as surviving Ex'or of Alcinda c. Campbell,
fessional services to which thomas ]. Niche
and John c. Woodson, or either of them, be-
;ame entitled by virtue of their contracts In
rendered by them. or either OF them, as coun-
sci for A. G. Campbells Ex'ors, not provided
for by said contracts.
should be credited upon the claims due said
Niche and Woodson, or either of them, and of
on either of said claims, whether as creditor OF
the estate of said A. c. Campbell, decd, or as
assigo ees of portion of the fund in the suit Of
A. C. Campbells Ex'ors VS.. j. B. Campbell's
5th, Of the available personal assets due to
the estate of said A. G. Campbell. decd, and
9th, or the amount due to the estate of Sam
uel Lightner, Decd whether as co-Ex'or, or as
legatee under the will of said A. c. Campbell,
decd.
7th. OF the amounts due to each of the other
egatees under said will.
8th, OF the debts against the estate of said
Alcinda Campbell, decd
And his findings under this reference, SO far
as the same relate to the claims of the estates
of T. j. Niche. decd, and J. G. Woodson, decd,
the said Commissioner will also report, in re-
Spouse to the reference made to him by order
Of September Term, $780, in the cause of A. c.
Campbell's ExOrs and ais. VS.. Thomas Camp
BELLS heirs and ais. in this court together with
his findings on any other points of said refer
ence not specifically provided for by this ref
erence."
At which time and place all the parties to
said suit are required to attend without furth-
er notice. OSBORNE WILSON,
Commissioner.
G. P. Jones and Thos D. Ransom. p.q. feb1-4t
UIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
January 18th, 1851
J. E. Guy, Trustee for Mrs. s. j. Woods and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22
$taunton Spectator.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY %, 1881.
Virginia Politics.

The address of the State Central Com
mittee of the Conservative party, which
was adopted at their meeting Wednes-
day and is published in another column,
s,says the State, in the spirit and temper
suited to the distracted situation of our
politics and the urgency of the times.
It is strong appeal, and one which we
do not believe can De disregarded by
any true Virginia Conservative, for the
union of all our best people for the safe
ty and purity of our political and social
fabric, the preservation of which intact
is surely worth every sacrifice that can
be made not involving our honor, in
dividual or general. The debt question
we have always considered and held as
one to be settled outside of the common
political arena, and within the lines of
the party itself, and that it can be SO
settled we have entire confidence. if the
party will but keep close together and
contrive to present an undivided front
to their common foe, which seeks to
triumph through their folly and &C
complish the political and social ruin
of the Commonwealth while they are
divided.
Let us not discuss the debt question
any longer, then, as one that is to di-
vide us, but rather as one whose AMIGA
BILE settlement shall prove the cement
to bind US all the more strongly togeth-
er. There are numerous different opin-
ions with respect to the manner of its
settlement, and each is entitled to q
respectful hearing, and after free and
full discussion of all, let that which the
majority shall decide as the proper solu'
ton he the one accepted. But at all
events there should be an end to faction
and the party should as advised consoli-
dateits entire strength for the approach
ing campaign, in which we shall require
it all to prevent the Republicans, backed
as they are by the influence of the gene
raj Government, and in possession o.
other means, from stealing march up
on US, and destroying in single day
all that we have labOred to build up anC
establish in these past sixteen years o.
trial and constant struggle.
Therefore, let the prudent and tempe.
rate counsels of your committee prevail
we implore you, Conservatives of every
shade of opinion and of every faction,
and once more joining together, sink
every difference of opinion on the debt
and on every other question, leaving
them to be settled after the victory is
safely won and the State securely ours,
as the wisdom of the party itself shall
determine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22
J. c. MATTHEW, CierK<.
Jones & Stephenson, o, q. feb8,4t

kN1nley's Executors VS.. Fin1ey's he@a-
tees..In pursuance of decree OF the Cir
cult Court for Augusta county. entered in this
case, November 23rd, 1880. shall proceed at my
once, In Staunton, on Monday, the l4fh day OF
March, 1881, to make further settlements of the
8. B. Finley, decd, and SamI +. Pilson, Truss
tee Tor Samr M. Finley.
febl5-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-22

UIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerks
v office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
January 18th, 1881 -
j. E, Guy, Trustee for Mrs. s. ]. Woods and
chit plaip
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06

John w. Gniteau, brother of the
assassin, testified that he had not been
on good terms with the prisoner for
some years, but he had no doubt Of
his sanity until he received some let
tiers in October. Since he had gone
to Washington ard seen hi, brother
in the courtroom and at the Jail he
ha,! b, come satisfied that lie was in
sane. On being cross-examined the
witness admitted that before he had
come to Washington he had always,
III talking Of the case, said that he be-
lieved his brother was responsible,
but not sane Responsible because
as he thought at some period of his
life the prisoner had voluntarily sur
rendered himself to evil practices rath
er than good. Gnitean WINGED under
these statements, evidently fearing
that his brothers. candor would injure
the case, and with considerable Bit
tcrness interrupted: "My brother
and have not been on good terms
for fifteen years. He always sympa-
'hized with my father in that Onei,.a
Community business, while Scovllle
and NY sister sympathized with me.
The last time / saw my brother in
Boston we had some angry words; 50
he does not come here tn testify for
me with the ordinary affection of a
brother. I am glad to find that he
has changed his views, however il;
my case. want the public to under.
stand about this.'
Guiteau continued to interrupt, ex-
plain, aud correct the witness.
Judge Davidge attempted to stop
him, bit he waved his hand imperi-
ous'y, saying: "You keep quiet,
Judge, 1t you please"
Sbcrtly after the witness was asked,
in connection with the incident he
had related, if he at that time thoush
the prisoner insane.
Cni,eau quickly anticipated his re-
| ply by saying: "Why, Of course, and
he has always thought | was badly
cracked"
The witness then said that he new
er detected any traces OF insanity in
his father.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06

The debris problem in California
has been resolved into figures. The
total damage to farming lands by the
sand and gravel washed from the
mountains by the hydraulic mines is
estimated at $l6,0U0, 900. This rep
resents 10000 acres of land rendered
entirely worthless, and 270,99l acres
made partially SO. In addition, must
be reconed tie speculative losses and
the losses from non-production as well
AS the depreciation of the valuation of
the city of MarysvlIe, nearly 5000
GEO in tue past Is years. Per contra,
the loss to the miners by an injunction
on their operations. calculating upon
he basis of the market value of the
half dozen mines involved, would he
SIS, $50, 900. One of these mines has
produced $ll ,000, 900 in gold during
It's working existence. In the inves-
tigation of this subject some interest
ing side facts were brought out con-
corning the worlds annual production
This, it may not he generally known,
is annually decreasing. Reaching its
maximum in 1852, when $3.50, 900, 900
were mined, the output of 1880 was
but lO2,0O0,0O0, and the present year
is likely to DO under 100000, 900.
The annua! gold yield OF the Califor.
MIA hydraulic mines is now at the rate
of about $4,000 900, or one eighth Of
the gold product of the world.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06

Guiteau was interviewed by a re-
porter, and the assassin spoke as fol-
lows in relation to his insanity: "In
a certain sense | was insane when |
fired the shot, because l was not q free
agent and didn't commit the act of
my own volition. / was impelled to
it by power over which had no con.
troll, and therefore was irresponsible
In that sense L was insane. All |
want is the truth to be be brought
out, and that is why | make these cor.
rections as the trial proceeds"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1881.

tent to kill Gniteau.
The Nihilist organ of ST. Peters
burg condemns Guiteaus crime in the
strongest language. 1t declares such
an act inexcnsable in free country.
Wendell! Phillips says. in the North
American Review, that the hanging of
Guiteau twill be blot on the justice
Of the American people"
The bursted bank of Newark reports
assets Of 50 O35, 1852 SO, and iiabili-
ties of $4,446,253 AZ Shareholders
will lose an amount equal to their
stock, and depositors may recover 80
per cent.
Harlan. the mulatto whoran for the
Ohio Legislature on the Republican
ticket, aud was beaten in Republica'
district, is not without hnmor. He
remarked to President Arthur, 81 am
half-breed, but not in politics"
Under new Sunday law" which
tie Courts have declared constitutions
al, business of ali kinds is suspended
in California on Sundays. Stores and
saloons are closed, and only hotels and
barber shops are permitted to keep
open.
The once famous singer in Italy,
England and Germany, Mauamr
Schonberger Marconi, celebrated her
nine ty-six,h birthday at Darstadt on
the 22d of October. She commenced
her operatic career 10 1897, and is still
in excellent health.
1t is understood that it is the inten-
ton of the English Government to re-
lease all imprisoned members of the
House Of Commons before the com.
mencement of Parliament, provided no
unreasonable conspiracy exists and
the tenants are not inundated from
applying to the Land. Court.
They tried to kill book agent not
long ago at Omaha. He was robbed,
thrown into the river, knocked off the
cars, tossed from high bridge int,
the river again, and in two hours he
was around with an illustrated Bib,
trying to get subscription from the
head of the attacking party.
1t is generally observed that per.
sons of about forty years, especially
young ladies of that age, are very for.
getlnl of those with whom they were
acquainted in childhood. This re-
markabe dimness of memory has been
appropriately styled 'the darkness OF
the middle ages"
The Supreme Court of Pennsylva-
MIA, in case decided at Pittsburg re.
Gently, sustained the wholesome prln.
ciple that a juror, to be competent
need not of necessity be an ignoran,
man who does not read the newspapers
and forms no opinion of what he hears
it is onl necessary for the juror to be
able to decide according to the evil
dence.
Whatever may be the splendor pre-
valent among private persons in Paris
il is certain that genuine republican
simplicity prevails in the Presidents
family. When his daughter, Mrs
Wilson, and her husband went on thei,
honeymoon they did not seem to have
had single servant, for she bought
the tickets, and he registered the
trunks.
GUrEAu says: "The Lord has
saved my life SO far am in his
hands. | will be in the lecture field
within year, and will have $50, 900
Then will pay all these little debts
owe" We don't doubt it. The
devil and his Uano will ha the andi
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06

At Hackney, Eng, Mormon mission
aries have been pelted with eggs as
bad SIS their own morality.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1881-12-06
PAT ENT]

dd '.n, az experienced A,,a ,n'eAs|
zen. IN Washington + 4'l1lney
, !" Of American and \, ,aa;ehnaap
ces ast'l,n ,saa p G, has had w., yes,. h
s a'a;nar practice s and was farms ea
a ! !, h o. Patents in the 'pa ssty q
rar.ment promptly attended = 0' h
''hgent upon SUI cess. Send 81 w.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-31


Says the Charleston NeUs aud Courier of
yesterday: "Messrs. Plant, Newcomer and
Walters, the directors of the Charleston and
Savannah Railway, are in the city, and were
in consultation with the authorities Of the
Northeastern Railroad yesterday concerning
improved terminal facilities for the roads in
this city. The plans and specifications for
the contemplated improvements have been
drawn, but no definite conclusion has been
reached as to the cost and details of the
work. The changes will certainly pc an
Improvement, and will give the railroads
more room and better facilities for the
transaction OF business.
"The first annual meeting OF the Charles
ton and Savannah Railway directors, under
the reorganization, will be held to-day. 1t
is not known what special objects will claim
the attention of the directors, or whether
any changes of public interest will be made
In the present management Of affairs"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-31
Good News for the Ladies.

As Easter is approaching and our fair
readers are considering the important sub
ject of spring attire, they will be pleased to
learn that Mr. H. G. Houston, milliner, on
Congress street, is now receiving an elegant
assortment of spring goods, with line of
rare and elegant novelties for the adornment
of the feminine form divine. His array of
spring bonnets is charming, and embraces
all styles, and his efficient corps of milliners
are prepared to trim them to suit any
taste. 1t will repay the ladies
to call in and examine this line,
and also to inspect the splendid assortment
of general millinery goods, dress goods,
hosiery, laccs, gloves, etc, with which this
attractive fashion emporium is stocked. Mr..
Houston has done we'll in this respect pre-
vious seasons, but this spring he has ex-
celled former efforts, and now presents his
patrons with one of the finest and rarest
assortment of goods in his line ever seen in
Savannah. An early visit is advisable.
mh29-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-31
sudden Death of Mrs. Richard
RradleF. Ir.

The announcement that Mrs. Fannie Brad
ley, relict of Richard BrsdleJ. Jr., for several
years one of the proprietors Of the gcreyen
House, had died very suddenly at her resi-
dence on Broughton street, early yesterday
morning, occasioned her many friends and
acquaintance great sorrow. Mrs. Bradley
had not been in good health for some time
past, but nothing serious was apprehended,
and on Tuesday night, up to the hour of re-
firing, wSs 10 her usual spirits. About two
O'Clock yesterday morning she was seized
with sudden prostraion, aDd the household
being aroused, q messenger was at
once dispa -ched for a physician, bit
bg the time he arrived life was
extinct. Mrs. Bradley Wss q sister Of Mrs.
J. 7. Howard, Mrs. VIM. Harden and Mrs.
Jno. NJ. Bryan. Her brother, B. b. Daven-
port, Esq, is resident of St. Louis. She
leaves three young children-two girls and
one boy. Her funeral will take place this
morning at eleven O'Clock.