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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO
TEN. OF THE SENATE.-The practice,
as shown by the journal Of the proceed
ings of the Senate, is uniform and un-
broken that in the absence of the Vice
President q President pro tenn. must be
chosen before newi,senators can be quail.
afied the election of persons to the
Senate must be certified to the President
of that. body, and they must be sworn
in by that officer in open Senate. The
action of the Senate in eases identical
with that which now exists is set forth
by the journals of that body.
This was the course adopted in 1s41,
when Senator VIM. r. King was elect
ed; also in 1s49. when Senator Atkin.
son was elected; also in 1854, when Sc
nator Lewis Cass was elected also in
1857, when Senator Mason was re-elect-
ed i; also in 1858, when Senator Feoe
was re. elected also in 1877 when Sena-
tor Thomas w. Ferry was reelected /:
Mr.. Ferry had been President pro
tenn. at the preceding session. but his
senatorial term having expired and
Vice President Wilson having died, an
election for President pro tenn. became
necessary. The presidents above cited
showed that the Senate has always cho.
sen q President pro tenn. In the absence
OF the Vice-President before new sena.
tors were sworn in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

DARING BURGLARY AND SUCCESS
Full RoBBERY.-On Tuesday night last
one of the most daring and successful
robberies ever perpetrated in thia vicin-
ity was successfully accomplished near
the University. The drugstore of Mr.
John w. Keller was entered by bur-
glars, the iron safe blown to pieces, and
four or five hundred dollars In money
obtained by the thieves. The burglars
entered the store-room through one of
the rear windows, having removed the
panes of glass by cutting them out with
q diamond. They drilled holes from the
top of the safe towards the combination
look, snd In front ofthe lock, and filling
them with some powerful explosive,
blew the door entirely off. The burglars
spread cloths over the floor to prevent
noise by their footsteps. and laid pile
ofbooks In front of the safe door to dead
en- the sound when it should fall over.
In addition to the cash some valuable
goods were carried of, in what quantity
Mr.. Keller cannot at this writing esti-
mate. Three valuable pistols are among
the missing articles. Nobody slept in
the store, Mr.. Keller occupying q room
opposite on the northern side of the
street. The skillful method by which
the villains accomplished their work
shows that they are experts in such me-
farious business. 1t Is supposed that
they are the same parties who recently
robbed the post. office at Williamson's
and the depot at Gotham. A detective
should be placed on their track immedi-
ately, and no efforts be spared to arrest
and punish them. - Chdrl0 ttesviUe Chron.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
Questions for the Coalition Candidates to
Answer.

The voters Of this county desire to
know whether the men put in nomina-
ton by the Coalitionists in opposition
to the Democratic nominees for the Sem
ate and House Of Delegates for this coun-
ty, are Democrats or Republicans, and
whether, If elected, they would vote for
Hon. John F. Lewis, or other Republi.
can, for United States Senator. If he
should be nominated, in opposition to
the nominee of the Democrats for that
Office The voters desire a positive and
unequivocal answer to these questions.
If they are not Republicans, and would
not vote for Lewis OF other Republican,
they can have no reason for falling to
answer these questions promptly and
cstegorically; and if they fail to answer,
it will be understood that they are Re-
publicans, and that it is their purpose, II
elected, to vote for q Republican candi-
date for U. 8. Senator in opposition to
the Democratic candidate. In the event
that the contest for that Office be be-
tween Democrat and Republican,
Answer whether you will vote for the
Democratic nominee for u. 8. Senator,
or for the nominee put in opposition to
him? Do not evade, but answer these
plain questions in frank manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
A DANIEL CLUE IN RALTIMoRE :

A DANIEL CLUB IN BALTIMORE =
Last week the resident Virginians OF
Baltimore city organized into club for
the purposes set forth in the resolutions
published below. A thorough organi-
zation was effected and Of the one hun.
dred and three members enrolled forty
five are voters in Virginia. The resolu-
tons adopted are as follows
WHEREAS, The prt sent issue in Vir-
ginia is between Democracy and Radi.
calism and whereas the Republican
party Of the Moth has heaped insult
and obloquy on Virginia for the last
sixteen years by outraging every senti-
ment Of honor and decsncy most cher
ished by Virginians, and Is now aiding
with money, sympathy and patronage,
its assistant-the Reputation Radical
combination-to obtain control Of that
State, therefore,
Resolved: That it is the duty of every
born Virginian, a. it 10 of every true
Democrat, to extend to their brother
Virginians all proper assistance In their
present struggle.
RESOLVED, That to do this we will col.
lect the names Of all legal Virginia vo
tiers now absent from their homes and
adopt proper measures to send them to
Virginia to vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

MALONE AND THE NEGRO VOTE
Malone and his party now depend sole.
~ for success upon the negro vote, and
use all sorts of means to secure it. Some
of the more intelligent negroes, who re-
member Mahone's course in the past.
cannot be induced to support him. In
his speech at Lynchburg on last Thurs.
day night, Geo. NJ. Arnold, (colored, }
is reported to have said:
"It is mistake to suppose that the
negro Is the ignorant tool to drag the
chesnuts from the fire. Every wrong ever
inflicted upon the negro In Virginia
since rhe war was concOcted and enfor-
ced by William Malone, and every me-
gro who was ever deprived of his vote,
was 90 deprived by the manipulation
and rascality of VIM. Malone. Cheers.
He conflscated railroad, and sailed
down the proceeds in the Richmond
Vhig. Malone then tried to be Cover
nor. but the people opposed bis claim,
and Malone got mad. His next move
was upon the negro's prejudices; he
mixed I'D things worse than the witches
in Macbeth did, and then Malone
Thought he had invented q word which
the negro did not understand. and not
understanding it, would of course en-"
dorse it. John T. Stovall and others,
now blatant Readjusters, voted every
time against the negro In the Legisla-
ture, and choked down all legislation
looking to the protection Of the negro"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
The Blalr.WilsOn Letters.
wyTHEvILLE. october 8, 1880.

WYTHEvILLE, october 8, 1880.
". Leigh Wilson, Salem, "a:
Yours Of the LIST to hand. In reply 1will only
say that everything seems to be working well
for us. We must beat the Funders this fanl.
All depends upon this election. II we are de-
feated 1t is q forerunner OF defeat next faul.
Don't be scared by their fine talk. They are
simply preaching the doctrine Of honor nd
honesty, and will say here that honor never
bought breakfdst. We must beat tho DEM
0cratic party. was never with them and
never will be but that must be kept dark.
All is right up here. Work hard, and we will
carry our flag to victory. Our watchword must
lam your friend. FRANK 8. BLAIR.
WYTHEvIILE, October II, 1880.
Dear sir.-You ask me what think Of the
chances for success in the coming election. If
we can carry the negro vote with us we will be
all right, but they are up for the highest bid
ders. You can't trust them in polliticks any
further than you can with your pocket-book
after you are out Of sight. It would be better
for Virginia II we could get rid Of such class,
but as long az we can use them in voting, all
the Constitution which let them in as citizens.
but since things have turned out as they now
are, we may, nay must, do ali we can to con-
troll the negro in the election. Try to hold on
to them By telling them that the Administer
ton at Washington wishes them to vote with
the Rearjusters: Now. my friend, don't be nm
easy about the Republican ticket. They will
dam Democracy 60 to hell and carry Hancock
with them. All we want is to carry our ticket
and then we will be masters of the ground
Work night and day. Watch the negro, for he
very tricky. Let me hear from you soon.
Your friend, FRANK 8. BLAIR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

MARVIN SENTENCED FOR FORGERY
AND BIGAMY.-Marvin, the forger and
bigamist, was arraignedsfor trial in Rich
mond last Wednesday, and much to the
establishment of every one pleaded gull
ty to the charges of bigamy and forgery.
The jury at once fixed his term of con-
finement in the penitentiary at five
years in each case, making a total of ten
years. Previous to sentence being pro-
nounced Marvin made a lengthy -ha-
rangue full ofinvective and denunciation
of those charged with his custody, and
the witnesses in attendance from the
North. When he concluded, his coun-
sci, Mr.. Samuel Page, said that he de-
precated his clients language. He
found the old man (Marvin) in jail
without friends and without money,
and he told him he would defend him.
He advised Marvin to plead guilty. He
dented that the old man had been de-
prived of q single right to which any
prisoner was entitled. Judge Birdsall,
of New York, said he had done all he
could to ameliorate the condition of the
prisoner, and that now he felt that he
had don injustice to himself and the
State of Virginia. Marvin made another
effort to speak. but was prevented. he
was at once taken to the penitentiary,
and now wears convict's garb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

FATAL ACCIDENT.-We learn from
the Piedmont Virginian, that, ut Or
ange @. H., on Sunday Of last week, =
youth named VIM. Matter. son of Mr..
John Matter, of that place, jumped on
an incoming freight train and whilst
jumping from the top of one car to an
other. missed his footing ant. fell be-
tween the cars and was terribly mashed
having his left arm torn off from near
the shoulder; his left ear cut off; and
his left leg broken in two places. He
fingered in great agony until late Sum
day night when death relieved him of
his suffering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
Whose Convention was III

There was Convention held In 6taun.
ton on last Saturday whose complexion
1t would be dinicult for any one to tell.
They met, they nominated candidates
and departed but who they were or
whence they came, ia what mo fellow
can ind out" There was no public an.
nouncement Of . Convention to be held;
there was no primary meeting to send
delegates leo far - We have bsen able to
learn) to the Convention. They met in
caucus and after due elaboration 1--WE
suppose) nominated = ticket, one Of
whom, ut least. refused to be . candi-
date, and committee to notify the can
didates Of their election took the role Of
appointing another. man in place Of the
one who refused the "honor rendered
him." This last appointment. that of q.
w. McCatchen, was the work Of COM
mittes of three men and not Of the Con.
vention. This il somewhat unusual, but
1t will probably do ~ well for the pur-
pose designed - any other mode Of se-
lection.
There was In that Convention mum.
Der Of avowed Republicans, and mum.
Der Of men who claim to be Democrats,
and what we want to know il, whose
Convention was 1t? You can't tell from
the nominations made; for one is Dep.
uty U. 8. Marshal, another IL "so.call.
cd" Resdjuster, and the third was first
straightout Republican, and on his re-
fusal to run, his place was filed withssa
man who has been . faithful Republi.
can ever since and even during the war.
Whose Convention was it IA rose by
any other name would smell ~ sweet, "
but in these practical days we want t.
know what to call . thing when 1t has
any generic name by which 1t may be
known. Now, do, somebody, tell III
what we are to call the Convention
that met In Staunton last Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

No. I MAIL-Runs daily except Sunday fron
sons to HUNTINGTON; connects at Huntington
With .teameEs Tor Cincinnati. ut Lynchburg
Junction for Lynchburg, Danvtlle, and Bristol:
natl and the Vest.
Nos daily nom Richmond
70 Huntingdon; connects at Lynchburg June.
tton for Lynchburg and Washington.
Mob ACCOM.-Leaves Richmond daily. q.
cePt Sunday. 81 $50 p. m. and arrives ut Char.
lOtte1vtll0 At 7:16 p. m.
Mo- PAssENGER.-Lsaves Cannslton At
SIS .. m. daily except sunday, and arrives
Huntington 1890 q. m.
Lynchburg junction daily except Sunday at
ESQ p. M; Waynesboro' 400 p. M, and arrives
LEXINGTON III VISION TRAINS run daily.
u, B. 8. 81. p. Steamer leaves Huntington
dafIv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

SERIous RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL
fearful railroad accident occurred on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Tuesday
night, near Nohler's: Mill, in Summers
county, two miles vest of the town Of
Anderson. The collision was between
two freight trains. The engineer on the
down train, Mr.. w. E. Watson, was
killed, and his fireman, Mr.. John Pei
ter, and one brakeman wounded-the
fireman dangerously. Mr.. Lee Hill, son
Of Mr.. Spencer r. Hi, of Anderson, and
one Of the brakeman on the up train
bad both of their legs broken-one Of
Mr.. Hills in two places. Another
brakeman on the same train, by the
name of Hughes, was also seriously In
jured. A young man named Sergeant
was also hurt badly. The trains were
running ct rapid rate when the acci-
dent occurred, and the collision was
fearful, and the wreck Of the engines
and many OF the cars pcemlete. We
learn that some of the officials of the
road say that this was the worst wreck
that has been on the road for years. Mr..
VIM. Lowe and fireman, who was run
ming the engine attached to the up train
jumped off before the collision occurred,
and escaped unhurt. Mr.. Watson, Of
tuo OOWu tk0luV AuAQC Ill 90OEb W JQkuR
from his engine, but was caught and
crushed to death. We learn that the
accident was caused by the telegraph op-
orator ct Anderson failing to stop the
down Greenbrier Independent.
The Alleghany Tribune says
Engineer Ed. Watson, an efficient
and popular man, was killed instantly,
being terribly mutilated and mangled.
He was raised near Millboro', was mar.
ried and resided near Hinton.
The life Of the deceased, We under.
stand, was insured for So, 900.
Mr.. Lee Hill, brakeman, was another
VICTIM He ia native ofAlderson. He
had both ankles broken, and other Sc
we're injuries to his limbs. He will prob
ably be cripple for life.
Mr.. John Pelter, fireman on Watson's
train, received very painful injuries and
10 great sufferer.
Besides the above list there are others
more or less injured whose names we
could not learn, except q man named
Sargent, who it is said was thrown into
an adjacent field thirty feet distant.
The value Of the property destroyed IL
not known to us, but IL probably at least
fifty thousand dollars. The wreck was
complete, the telescoping engines being
badly destroyed, and tenders. box.cars
and all being mixed up In the utmost
disorder"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

DEATH OF THE OLDEST MEN IN
ALLEGHANY AND BATH COUNTIES
On last Friday night, Stephen Gill;
land, Esq, died at his residence, near
Longdale, Allegheny county, in the
96th year of his age. He had been q
member of the Presbyterian Church for
about sixty years, was for long time
elder in the Locust Bottom church, and
ct the time of his death was elder in the
new Sharon church at Longdale.
But few days before, Col. John Sit
Nngton. aged 81 years. the Oldest citi-
zen of Bath county, died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

RETURN OF Mr.. CHAs. w. BUTTON.
MIR. Chas. w. Button. the accomplish
ed editor of the Lynchburg Trginian,
who has been travelling in Europe, and
was in attendance upon the Ecumenical
Methodist Conference in London which
adjourned September Goth, and whose
letters, published in his journal, have
been read with interest and profit, ar
rived at his home in Lynchburg last
Tuesday morning. His last published
letter dated, London, September 18th,
concludes as follows
"Much that I have learned while
whirl:ng through Europe will, in the
comparison with our own highly.favor-
ed land, reconcile me perfectly to my
lot, and satisfy me more than ever that
we of the United States have "a goodly
heritage" And therefore can now
heartily adopt the language of Gold
smith, written of old England, and say
of our new world. more especially Of
Virginia:
"Where'er roam, whatever realms to see.
My heart, untraveld, fondly turns to thee"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

ANOTHER DUEL NIPPED IN THE
BUD.-Fridsy last. Mr.. Daniel Trigg, q
prominent democratic lawyer, of Abing-
don, Va, and Judge George w. Ward,
the readjuster county Judge of Wash
ington county, Va, accompanied by
Drs. johnson and Hickman, left for the
Tennessee line with the view Of fight.
ing duel. Ward was arrested at Bris-
toll and bound over to keep the peace /;
Trigg reached the proposed place Of
meeting and waited until the appointed
hour for the hostile meeting. His op-
ponent not putting in an appearance,
Trigg returned to Bristol, where he was
also placed under bail. 1t is understood
that Trigg challenged Ward, and the
latter resigned his judgeship before ac-
cepting. The difficulty grew out Of
political differences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

A DEMOCRATIC READJUsTER.-M.T T..
Lacy, q prominent readjuster OF Halifax
county, Va, has abandoned the read
ulster party. II did not think that the
readjuster party would become, as 1t now
is, Joined to the radical party, but
thoughtit had higher purpose in view.
am still readjuster, and warmly in
favor of readjusting the State debt, but
1 am q democratic readjuster, and can.
not consent by my vote to aid the radi-
cal party"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
LAND SALES.
NOMMIssIoNERs' SALE OF VERY
" VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN
THE CITY OF STAUNTON.

In pursuance Of q decree of the circuit court
Of Augusta, rendered at the Juno term. 1881, In
s1S Ssaos 81 # .s r nnder.,yna AS ss
sioners. or one Of them, will ofler for sale. ct
public auction. in mont OF the Court house. in
] Saturdav, ne 2skh day Of October. 1881.
that very valuable House and Let on -
the West side Of Augusta street In the
city Of Stanton, now occupied by DR..
WIS, IoChesney .. = residence.
This property 10 situated In the business poF-
ton Of the city, adj0ins the Augusta National
Bank. IL but few doors from the intorsootion
Of Main and Augusta streets. and II short
d1st ance above COurt-house square, on the UP-
81 .nS nom street ,u
acient for three large stores. and runs back the
depth of an entire square. The surface ID level
and admirably adapted for the location Of bus
There IL now on the lot, short distance from
the street. q sub.tantial and commodious two
story brick dwelling, with basement, and suit
able out-houses, including stables.
ERMs:.Ten Per cent OF the purchase money
IN cash; fifteen per cent ct four months nom
the day Of sale and the residue In three equal
the day Of sale. For the payment Of the ff-
quired to execute . negotiable note 1t four
months, with interest added. payable ut one Of
the Staunt0n banks and satisfactorily en-
dorsed. For the deferred annual instalments
bonds bearing interest from date, with up.
proved personal security will be required, and.
the title win 30 Withheld until all the purchase
ROBT. CRAIG,
sep2-tds Commissioner.
TOMMIB0IONERO' SALE OF VALUA.
~ BILE REAL E,TATE.-By virtue Of . de-
cree of the circuit court Of Augusta county,
rendered on the 18th day of March, 1881, in the
cause Of Baylor w. Rippetoe. therein pending,
we will oner At public auction. In front Of the
COtrt-house, in the city of Staunton. on
Monday, the 18th day Of September, 1881.
at IL O'Clock, NJ, the f0i owing property. viz -
lat, The foe-simple in tract Of land near
Buffalo Gap, In Augusta county, containing
End. The fee-simple in an undivided three
nth interest in q tract Of land adjoining the
above, containing 600 acres, being $50 acres.
3rd, The fee-simple in an undivided two-dfth
interest in l56 acres, being GAS acres, adj
joining the above.
4th, The life estate Of Henry Rippetoe in one.
nth Of the 156 acres above referred to.
The above land IL known as the property OF
rich In iron ore, and therefore very valuable,
as 1t lies in close proximity to the Buffalo Gap
Furnace, This sale affords . nne opportunity
for capitalists to invest In rich iron-ore-bear-
ing properties.
TERMs Cash in hand to pay costs Of suit
and sale, the residue in three equal annual In
stalments, At ono, two, and three yeArs,-the
purchaser giving bonds with approved person
al security, bearing interest from day Of sale,
w. A. HUDSON,
W. e. CRAIG,
aug30-tds Commissioners.
POstpOnement.-Thea above sale 10 post
poned until Monday, October 24th, 1881.
". A. HUDSON.
W. K. CRAIG,
sepN COMMISSIONER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
VERY NEAR DEArH,-J. II. Train

VERY NEAR DEATH.-J. 81. Trainor.
. brakeman on freight train running
from here to Hinton, had his right arm
crushed at McKendree station, while
coupling cars last Tuesday. He was put
in the Caboose and brought here, where
Drs. Laird and Lewis amputated his
arm near the shoulder. Although he
suffered greatly from loss of blood while
coming here, he is doing as we'll a. could
be expected. His home is In Richmond,
but the Company is taking good care Of
him; he is quartered at the Cogbill
House.-Coal Valley Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

A TRAMP's LEAP.-As No. 2 pas
senger train approaching Hinton from
the west, on Monday near the round.
house, tramp was discovered on top OF
one of the coaches, stealing ride. Con-
ductor Beach made an attempt to cap
ture him, but 1t was Intellectual, for the
fellow boldly leaped from the top Of the
car, while the train was moving at the
rate of Is miles per hour, and escaped
apparently Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

The Rev. Stuart Robinson, who died
at his home in Louisville on Monday of
last week, was one of the leaders of the
Southern Presbyterian Church, and had
more to do with its organization perhaps
than any other man. He was born in
Ireland in 1916, but was graduate of
Amherst College, and afterwards stud
led for the ministry at the Union Theo-
logical Seminary at Hampden Sydney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

It is . remarkable fact that out of the
large number of horses that have trot-
ted in 2:3O or better, there are but sixty
five that have beaten 2:2O. In this list
there are thirty-fo four geldings, twenty
mares and only eleven stations. st.
Julien, with his 2:113 stands at the head
of the record for geldings, and Maud s.
with 2:1O4. stands at the head of the
mares and this is alsojthe best time on
record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

Congress will, 1t is presumed, give to
Mrs. Garfield sum equal to the Presi.
dents salary for full year as was done
In the case of Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. Fill
more and Mrs. Harrison. BY an act
passed February, 1865, all letters and
packages carried by mail to and from
Mrs. Lincoln are exempt from postage.
and in 1870, an act was passed directing
the Secretary Of the Interior to put her
name on the pension role, and pay her
So, 900 a year during life.