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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
"Come Back, Come Back"

"Come back, come back, f" he cried with grief
Across the stormy water,
"And I'll forgive your Highland Chief.
Ny daughter! Oh my daughter"
Such was the wailing cry of Lord
Ullin as the waters wild went DER his
child :" and such now is the wall of the
Richmond Wing, as it finds its party
sinking beneath the dark waters of Re-
pudiation and Republicanism.
Here is what it says now 1.-THE full
strength of 1879 should be re-embodied
under our banner in every county
and district in the State" But the
retaining call comes too late. The
Democrats who followed Malone in
1879 have found out whittier he was
leading them, and they have not for
gotten what the Wing said last fall.
Refresh your memories Here it is:
Every man who votes the Fundel
ticket in 1880 is forever disqualified fol
any Readjuster trust! Mark him! Put
him on the black list Wing, Octo6e,
3Oth, 1880.
All who are not now for us are against
us. Enemies now are to be sc0rned for
ever as friends! Readjusters now, OF
Readiusters never Wing, Oct. 30th, 80.
Keep your eyes on political fieas who
will seek to jump from Funderism to
REIMBURSEMENT next year Wing, Octo-
Der, 30th, 1880.
Spot the fellows who vote the Funder
ticket this year. Wing, Oct. 3Oth, 1850.
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[E. M. CUSHING & Son. Auctioneers1
NXECUTOR'8 SALE OF REAL AMI
ID PERSONAL PROPERTY.-As Execut o.
Of M. M. Kersh. des,'d, will SELL on the pre1 n
ises. miles South of Weyer's Cave Station. or
the Valley Railroe ad, on
Ihmrsdo y, August 18Th 1881,
the valuable faru on which the said deces1en1
resided. containjn 240 acres, moro or less
The land is Of the best quality, we'll watered
andfmproved. good buildings, fine timber, DC.
At the same time and place. wil1sell all the
Personal Property belonging to the estate, con-
sisting OF head Of Horses, Mich Cows, two
young Cattla, Is Hogs. Farming implements,
Reaper. Mower combined. Plows. Harrows,
four-hoxse, two-horse, and Spring Wagon.
Wheat Drill, Harness, &C. A large lot OF
Household and Kitchen Furniture, about 800
bushels of Wheat, 900 bushels Of Oats, q Lot OF
Rye, about Is tons of Hay, the growing crop Of
Corn, q lot of old Corn. and various OF her art..
cles not necessary to mention.
TERMS FOR THE LAND-One-fOurth of the
purchase money In hand, and the balance In
instalxnents, at one, two, and three years, the
purchaser executing bonds, with approved
personal security. and the title retained as Ill
innate security.
TERMS FOR PERSONAL PRoPERTY.-Ten del
lars and under cash,-over that amount six
months credit, the purchaser executing bond,
with approved personal security, waving the
Homestead. J. A. WEAVER, Executor
au2-tds Of M. M Kersh, decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
Vice in the Departments.

s.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Sun presents = terribly sad
picture of the corruption and vice that
at present exists in the Departments OF
the National Capital. and he asserts
that Secretary Window is the single
Cabinet officer who is pronounced in
favor Of speedy and radical reform o.
the civil service. This conclusion on
the part OF the Secretary is not inspira-
ton proceeding from the attempt to kill
the President, but the Secretary of the
Treasury has found that the larger part
of his time and nearly all his patience
are exhausted in giving heed to appli-
cants for Office, and he lifts his hands in
amazement at the practice and facts
which 1t required no effort on his part
to find out, connected with the manner
appointments have been made and the
way parties have been kept in office.
The correspondent, whose letter occu-
pies conspicuous prominence on the
editorial page of The Sun, states that
could everything be laid bare relating to
the appointments in Washington, the
unsuspecting portion of the people
would be appalled,. "Not only" he
writes, ''is there Incompetence in the
public service, but immortality, vice,
wickedness. What would the simple
minded people probably say were they
told that the wages of sin are borne on
the pay-rolls of departments; that APP
pointments are made and persons kept
in Office on grounds that would put to
shame the face of virtue and shock ev-
cry true moral sentiment? Not only
do these things exist, but to an extent
that few outside of Washington suspect.
1t is difficult to describe the real state of
the case. The ramifications of these
things are SO extensive that it would be
difficult to say with any certainty where
they do not reach. They permeate the
entire public service in Washington.
The readers that would not be shocked
at recital of even part of the truth
are few. Indeed, the truth cannot be
told"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
Favorable Condition Of the President.

There has not been such CHEEKY
message sent from the White House
since the President was carried there,
on the I'd Of July, as DIR. Frank RI.
Hamilton transmitted to his wife after
his arrival on Saturday:
1--WE are all in the best of spirits, feel
ing that his recovery is almost abso-
lutely assured"
The President woke up on Sunday
morning refreshed by his sleep, and the
bulletins of the day were substantial
repetition of those of Saturday. The
discharge from the wound continues to
be copious and healthy, and the patient
is slowly gained strength. There seems
to be concurrence of opinion among
the surgeons that the bullet is located in
the front wall of the abdomen, on the
right side, near the groin. The reaults
obtained by the induction balance con-
firm this opinion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
20 Democratic Cow ention

This convention, which will meet in
Richmond on Thursday next, is the
most important one since 1869, and like
that one, we are glad to see, will be
composed of the best men in Virginia.
Our people have always been proud of
the convention of 1869, and composed as
this one of 1881 will be, we feel sure that
its action will be such that our people
may hail it with joy and hereafter look
back upon it as another turning point
in the history of our State, when the
united wisdom and patriotism Of her
sons saved her from downward course
of degradation and ruin, worse than
death.
We feel sure that its deliberations will
be conducted with a harmony and con-
cord worthy of the great purpose for
which it has been called together; 9th
erwise it will disappoint the dearest
wishes of the people of Virginia. Sec
tional feeling and personal ambition
must yield to the common good of all.
The life and honor of the State is threat
ened, the horded hands of rapine and
plumber are grasping at her throat, and
she now calls upon her trusted sons to
deliver her from the foul assault. Will
they prove false in the hour of peril?
Not they, every mothers son of them
feels deep down in his heart the great
duty of the hour, and with them, as
with our noble Lee, "duty is the nobiest
word In the English language" Let
harmony prevail, wisdom counsel, and
patriotism guide and once again will
Virginia be free from the despoiler's
hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
Internal Machines.

Much excitement and speculation has
been caused by the premature publica-
ton of the information as to the ship
ment of internal machines to Europe.
The fact of their shipment has been
known to Sir VIM. Harcourt for several
weeks, but it has been kept secret 80
that the miscreants might be detected.
Although the machines are all charged
with an explosive substance, there is toll
erably conclusive evidence that there
was no intention on the part of the
senders that they should explode in the
hold of the steamers while in transit
from Boston to Liverpool. They were
so carefully packed as to resist any a.
mount of conclusion they were likely
to receive in the voyage or in handling
on the quays. The machine is enclosed
in an oblong case of zinc, of which it oc-
cupies the upper portion. There is a
clock work arrangement, which, upon
being set runs about six hours; then it
causes q lever to descend upon a tube
bearing cap and communicating with
the lower half of the case. The tube is
filled with explosive material, which,
on being fired, sets off the decorating
cap placed in the middle of the dynamite
compound in the bottom of the case.-
The persumptions are that the machines
were intended to be used FOR the destruc-
ton or injury of the public buildings
throughout the country in accordance
with the avowed programme. Unfortu-
nately the Government have reason to
believe that the same warning voice
which conveyed an intimation Of the
expected arrival of the machines also
gave hint to the senders and consign-
ees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02

THE INDUSTRIAL SOUTH.-This is
the name of new paper just rtarted,in
Richmond by James Mcdonald and
Baker P. Lee. As its name indicates,
it will be its aim to encourage and en-.
nance all the industrial interests, by
promoting all the material resources of
the South" The first number has been
received. It is q handsome paper ty-
geographically, and is filled with valua-
BILE articles on mining, manufacturing,
railroad enterprises, &C. We welcome
it to our exchange list, and wish its con-
ductors q successful career in the i'm
portant line they have marked out for
themselves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
DICTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IoMMIssIONERs' SALE or
Valuable Re0E Estate,

Belonging to the estate Of the late Thomas K.
Menefee, in the county Of Augusta, Va, and
Summers county. West Va.
Augusta county. Virginia. rendered at the
June term, 1880, in the cause OFT. K. Menefee's
Admir-. &c. VS.. T. K. Menefee's Widow and
Dovisees, We will offer for sale at public auc-
ton, in front Of the Courthouse, in the city OF
Staunton, on
Saturday, The sotA day Of july, 1881,
the following properly
street, adjoining the farm Of IN Mrs Mene sts
fronting on that street about Is feet, with Q
depth Of about $50 feet. with good Frame
Lot No. adjoins lot No. /, fronting about rs
feet on Menefee street and running back about
Lot No. 8, fronting about 100 feet on the north.
west side Of Menefee street. and running back
about 150 feet-has on it good Frame House
with rooms.
100 feet by about $50 deep, adtoins Lot NO. 8.
Lot No. s, fronting on Menefee street about
I Lot 'i No. 8, frontins ON Menefee and Halle
streets. with a House thereon, containing 5
Lots No. !. 8 and 9 have houses with all nec-
essary out-houses thereon and are in good r.
Lots No. 2, and are vacant, but are all
d9 o tSs sy II @
West End. where property 10 cOAstantly In
LOU NO. 4, Ou 00VoIly BLIc6b IN LQ0 Guy or
staunton. adjoining the furniture ware-room
Of 8. NJ. Wilkes on the west, and extending
across the creek, including the east wall
thereof and Joining the lot belonging to the
city. purchased Of Witz 4 Holt, about As feet
front by l20 deep. A fine location for busi-
ness stand. 4
Lot No. 8. adjoins Stuart Block, opposite the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio r. w., on the Southwest
side Of Stuart Block, fronting on Middlebrook
street so feet by about 10 feet deep. This is .
splendid location for q warehouse.
No. 8, An undivided n interest in three lots
with Smith and Elder, on the @. d o. B. W., ia
the western suburbs of the city OF Staunton.
No. 10. A tract of 132 acres Of wood land in
Summers county, West Va. This property ID
Immediately on the Chesapeake and Ohio R
R.. near the Junction OF Greenbrier and New
Rivers, is finely timbered making 1t one OF the
best tracts for lumber in that section of the
country.
Plats OF the above property with full parti-
culars can be seen at the ONCE of Hudson and
Patrick, Staunton, Va, and w. J. Hunter will
show the property to those wishing to examine.
TERMS.-Cash In hand to pay the costs Of sale
and the balance In three equal annual payments
bearing interest from the day of sale. bonds
with approved personal security to be taken
from the purchaser and the title to be retained
~ ultimate security for the purchase money.
Sale at O'Clock.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, !R.,
w. A. HUDSON,
w. HUNTER.
june-28tds Commissioners.
P0sfpOnement.-Thea above sale is post
poned until Saturday, august 18th, 1881.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR
w. A. HUDSON,
W. ]. HUNTER,
au2-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
Inconsistency and Mahoneism.

Inconsistency has marked the course
of the seekers after Office under the lead.
dership of Malone. In the very begin-
ming they secuted the idea of wanting
Office, but when they had the chance
took all they could get, and have been
doing nothing ever since but seek for
office.
Malone, himself, declared publicly
that the debt of the State was some thir-
ty-odd millions of dollars, and he
thought the State ought to pay that
amount bearing interest at per cent,
but now he says we owe only twenty
millions.
At first 1t was claimed that although
we owed the thirty odd millions, yet we
were unable to pay that amount and
consequently the creditors ought to take
a'smaller amount, one within the abili-
ty of the State to pay, but now it is in
sisted that the State does not Que but
twenty millions of dollars and aUiW only
pay three per cent. on that amount.
They were the great friends of the
free schools, and but for them the chill
dren of the poor would be deprived OF
the privilege of education /! Now wha:
do they wish to do? Take away the re-
quirement that enforces the payment OF
the capitation-tax, every cent of which
is used for the support of the free
schools and for no other purpose.
Cameron, the candidate for Governor,
not many years ago was the most RAM
pant Of debt-payers, now he is repu-
diator to the extent of thirteen million
dollars and of all his former professions
of devotion to the honesty and integri-
ty Of the State.
Lewis, candidate for Lieut.. Governor,
q republican before the war, a republi-
can during the war, Though he aided
and abetted the, Confederacy), repub-
Ican since the war, is now with party
that claims to be more democratic than
the democrats themselves.
Blair,-well, he is for one consistent.
He started with the idea that "honor
won't buy breakfast" and is still try
ing to provide for that matutinal meal
without honor.
But the latest and most glazing in
consistency is the cry of the State not
being able to pay, when at the same
time Auditor Massey boasts over the
present condition of the treasury, and
claims it as credit to his party. On this
last point we quote from the Winches-
ter Nesos, which says :-''But what be.
comes of the standing argument that
the State is unable to pay the interest.
when a readjuster Auditor, who has
been paying precisely as much of it as
his predecessor did, finds himself pos
sessed of surplus? From his own
mouth we have the virtual confession
that the State is able to pay the interest,
even on the ante-McCulloch basis,
without any increase of taxes.
"We are not forgetting, as Mr.. Mas
sey and his friends would be prompt to
remind US, that the interest on eight
millions of the "Peeler" bonds is not,
and has not been, paid. That point is
wide of the question. At three per
cent, they would add $4,000 to the
yearly expenditure as it now stands,
and very little further retrenchment
in the cost of the government would, if
added to the actual surplus, or amonr.
already saved, would cover r. - --4.
lat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02

ii EERTILIZER
AUGUSTA BONE) WHEAT FERTILIZER.
This Fertilizer contains solid Bone body and
would especially recommend for Grass. has
been used years with splendid results. by
John Geary and ]. G. Hulvey, near Staunton.
STAR PHOSPHATE.-This Fertilizer would
recommend to any one wishing reliable arti-
Gle at q low price. used by John B. Karicofe,
Mt Solon,-wheat weighing 6415 lbs. to bushel,
and best in his neighborhood. MATERIAL
MIXTURE-This Fertilizer is known in all
used, and I claim with better result to money
expended than any in market as attested by
the fine crops of Thornton Berry, ESQ.,, Capt. J.
s. Lambert. Abraham L0ffman, G. D. Brand
VIM. Van Lear, and many others. OBEr IS
AMMONIATED SUPER PHOSPHATE .co %
ties wishing flrst-class article will f "a III,
and read certificates of farmers. mannSec
turer of the first named brand II can seii a
very low prices. =
aug22m n GRAHAM
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LAND SALES.
OOMMISSIONERS' SALE OF vALU-
ABLE
MILL PROPERTY

IN BATH COUNTY, VA.
The undersigned Commissioners. appointod
for the purpose, by the circuit court Of Bath
county, by decree pronounced by the said court
ut the April Term thereof, 1881. In the Two
causes therein pending in chancery, one OF
which, in the name of Catharine Richards
against Eliza Jane Harris and others, and the
other Of which, in the name OF Eliza Jane Har-
ris against Catharine Richards and others, Will
will proceed by virtue of said decree, to sell, at
public auction to the highest bidder, In front
Of the Court house of said county. on
Tuesday, August 9th, 1881.
the following named and described Real Estate
situated about one mile West Of Warm Springs,
on the Waters OF Warm Springs Bun, in said
county, to wit: One tract of 200 acres, -
on which is situated q Dwelling House,
with necessary Out-hOuses, FIGURING
Mill and Miller's House. and Carding Machine,
all in good running order, with never-fatling
supply of water to propel the same; one tract
g acreS. one which are situated Dtst1llery
and Stable land one tract Of 400 acres on
which are situated q Saw-Mill and Sawyer's
House.
A portion of these lands are cleared and in
cultivation, and the residue In timber. the
Mill Is convenient to large and remunerat1ve
custom, there being no other FIGURING Mill
within eight miles
TERMS OF SALE:-Ten per cent. Of purchase
money cash in hand, and the balance upon
credit of six, eighteen, and thirty months. the
purchaser to execute bonds with good and aP-
proved personal security, bearing interest from
day of SALE tho legal title to be retained as ul-
innate security. -
L. II. STEPHENSON,
M Az
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Mr.. James Casper, of Craig, was re-
Gently gored by bull, the animal toss
ing him in the air, throwing him to
the ground and tearing his clothing into
shreds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-02
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Gk.r~-H~- ". Ts~lwx TOT ., 1901

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, July 18th, 1881.
ITO James Bumgardner, Sem, W. L. Mowry,
i Administrater Of Abraham Hanna. to all
lien creditors, and other creditors Of Abraham
Hanna, decd, and to all other persons and par
ties whomsoever interested,-You are hereby
notified that I have nxed upon the 29th d0y Of
thereafter, Sunday excepted), to take and set
tie. at my ONCE In Staunton, an account, show
ing. LIST. The amount OF purchase money still
due from the purchasers OF real estate sold un-
der decree in this cause. End, showing the
sums received and disbursed by N. K. Trout
and by James Bumga-dner, jr.. Commissioners
and receivers in this cause; which account IL
required TO be taken by an order Of the circuit
Sou ~ Irno 1891 N snSt IN Chemcorv thsra;n
depending between James Bumgardner, Plain
tiG and Abraham Hanna, Defendant,-at
tend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chancery of the Circuit Court for said county,
the day and year first aforesaid.
jylo-4t j. w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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6JauuVN 1sZU
Mail r. through to Washington and Bal
connection at Harper's Ferry with Express
Trains for>xhe West. The Accommodation
leaving StAunton at 3.l5 p. m, connects at Har-
risonburg with Train for Harper's Ferry.
JAMES BARTOL,
f. M. MANTZ, Agent v. r. r.
8. of T.. B. 4 o. r. r. may31
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AkIssIoNKR's OFFICE,
Staunrsn Va, Aug lst 1881
DEED Ys: DELRICK AND JACKSON
LII vs.. DEhFslCK EFT AIS.-All persons In
terested In tho above named causes. tnke ma
tice That eRall proceed at my of1icein Staun-
ton on the
End day Of September. 1881,
to take state and settle certain accounts a. d.
rected by DEGREES In said cause entered Jar.uYv
It'll, 1881, and June 18th, 1881. in the: Hastings
Court for the city of Htaunton; at which the
and place you are required to attend.
aus2-Ats JOHN W. STOUT. Ctlnn.
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l.. n. STEPHENSON,
WIN. NJ. MCALLISTER,
i,lvEtds Commissioners.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
u IN HIGHLAND COUNTY.-Pursuant to
q decree of the circuit court of Highland cOun-
ty pronounced at It's September term, 1880, In
the causes Of L. b. Stephenson vs.. 8. A. Hull
and ais, and Jacob Stone VS.. Same. &C, the un-
dersigned will, on
Saturday. the eth day Of august nezt.
offer for sale at public auction, In front OF the
store Of James D. Hobbs, in the village Of Nc
Dowell, the BRICK MANSION HOUSE -
OF which Col. Geo. w. Hull died seized, Fl
with A., r., and 81 Poles Of
land attached thereto and the Frame Dwell
ing House Of Geo. w. 8, Hull, with 1lO acres
OF land attached thereto, both Of said DWELL
lngs situate in said village.
TERMS The Brick mansion Will be started
at the upset bid of 81, $780, and If better bid is
made, the purchaser will be required to pay
ratabe proportion of the costs OF suits and sale,
and execute bonds withgood personal security
for the residue, payable In three equal annual
inst lments, with interest from the 10th day Of
November, 1880. For the Frame Dwelling and
land attached, the purchaser will be required
to pay . ratable proportion Of the costs OF suits
and sale, and for the residue, to execute bonds
with good personal security. payable IN three
equal annual instruments from the day OF sale.
with interest from that day. The title will be
retained as ultimate security.
CHARLES P. JONES,
4 T.-lw 1.f tex do
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in1pa6.tf Churchyille, Auguata Co., w

NOTTIEl Mr.. Inc: a: Bickle is
At the Springs FOR his health, and sometimes the
Junior partner, Y. M. Bickle, is necessarily
away from the Furniture Rooms for q short
In such cases, persons who may have business
with the undersigned. may communicate with
Mr. w. D. Gambler, who II not In our shops. can
day, on Prospect street, north Of the Academy
building. Undertaking promptly attended to,
Hearse sent to any place In the county desired.
iyI9.4t ]. A. Y. M. BfCKLE.
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
y Pursuant to q decree Of the circuit court
Of Augusta county, rendered on the 18th day OF
March, 1881, in the cause Of Collins and wife vs..
Roller ct al, we will sell at public auction. ON
the premises, on
Saturday, the 18Th day Of August. 1881.
the tract of land lying in Augusta county near
MT. Sidney, on which G. A. Roller Is now resid-
ing, known as FOREST HOME" containing
Oh A., B., and IL r. This land is Located
on the Valley Railroad, near the depot, In 9
good neighborhood. is first class land. in good
state OF cultivation, with about nfteen acres In
timber,-is well watered. and has on 1t good
Dwelling House with all the necessary out
buildings. The sale offers fine opportunity
to any one desiring to purchase snug little
home.
costs OF suit and expenses OF sale, and the resi-
due on a credit OF one. two, and three years
from day of sale-the purchaser giving bonds
for said deferred instruments, with approved
personal security, bearing interest from date,
and waiving the homestead exemption, and
M. F. WHITE,
KOBT. CRAIG,
w. A. HUDSON,
iv12-tds Commissioners.