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

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALUA.
~ BILE REAL ESTATE-Pursuant to q de-
cree of the Circuit Court Of Augusta county.
rendered in the cause of w. H. Bells heirs vs.
W. H. Bells widow, &C., on the END day Of
March, 1884, we will sell, at public auction, In
front of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Monday, the 18th day of September, 1881,
a tract of land belonging to the estate Of w. H.
Bell, decd. situated In Augusta county, about
eight miles North west of Stanton, adjoining
the lands of A. B. Lightner and others, con-
tanning III A., R., and Is p. This farm
is situated in good section Of the county &C.
cessible to schools, churches, &c. Has on 1t q
good Dwelling House and other out -
buildings, and the sale offers flne op- -
pOrtunity to any one desiring 10 make
an investment In farming lands.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs of the amended Bill and expenses Of sale,
and the residue On q credit OF one, two, and
three years from day OF sale, payable In equal
annual instalments.-the purchaser giving
bonds for said deferred indictments with ap-
proved personal security, hearing interest from
date, and waving the homestead exemption,
and the title to be retained as ultimate securi-
ty. g. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
W. A. HUDSON,
apg3o+ Commissioners.
POatpOnemenl.-The above sale Ii post
poned until Monday, October 24th, 1881.
geo. NJ. COCHRAN. JR..
W. A. HUDSON.
,icc}O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
NHEsAPEAKE = ONO RAILWAY.
AUGUST 8rH, 1881.
enRer Trains run Al follows

No. l MAIL-Runs daily xceptsunday from
sons to Huntingdon connects at Huntington
with steamers for Cincinnati; at Lynchburg
and ct Ashland, KY, with all rail for Cincin.
natl and the w est.
No.3 daily rom Richmond
to Huntingdon; connects at Lynchburg juno
ton for Lynchburg and Washington.
No. ACCOM.-Leaves Richmond daily, ex-
cept Sunday, at $3.50 p. m. and arrives At Char
l0ttesville at 7:45 p. m.
No. PASSENGER.-Leaves Cannelton at
5;45 9. M. daily except Sunday, and arrives
Huntington 1000 q. m.
No. WHITE SULPHUR EXPRESSLLeaves
Lynchburg junction daily except Sunday at
G50 P. m.; Wayneaboro' 400 p. m, and arrives
White Sulphur 500 D. m.
LEXINGTON DIVISION TRAINS run daily.
q, B. 8. p. P. Steamer leaves Huntington
daily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
TXECUTOBS' SALE OF REAL AND
"a PERSONAL PROPERTY.-Will be sold

kNXECUTO8S' SALE OF REAL AND
"a PERSONAL PROPERTY.-Will be sold
:, on Wednesday. October 18th. 1881,
all the personal property of George Shuey,
decd. consisting of Horses. Cows, Cattle, Hogs,
Wheat. Oats (old and new Corn, Hay, Wagons.
Buggy, Farm Implements. Household and
fine FARM. The Home place contains 22SZ
acres of 6rst-rate Middle River land, large
house and barn. one Of the best springs conve-
nient, splendid meadows and is within three
miles of Swoope's Depot.
The NIGER tract adjoining, has 118A acres
Of pretty lying. good land, with good spring,
and . sufdciency of timber. Also about 100
acres OF Mountain land in different tracts.
The Executors live close and will show the
land to any one wishing to view 1t before the
sale. The Home and Mixer tract will be sold
of sale.
TnRMs:-On the Home and Nicer land, one
third cash. and balance in three equal annual
payments with interest and secured. Noun
tain land cash. On personal property, all sums
under $40 cash, and over $40, sig months credit
with approved security. 9. W. aHUEY,
]. j, SHUEY,
oct4 " Executors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

A COALITION ROORBACK.-On last
Saturday check for So 600 was receiv
ed in this city from New York banker
to be turned over to the Flnder State
Executive Committee for campaign
purposes.-Richnaond Wig.
The foregoing is q sample of the food
upon which the Readiuster Republican
coalitionist organ feeds its readers. 1t
is only necessary to say that this para
graph lacks one great essential, and
that is truth Conservative. Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
Blair's Spelling.

The Wing has been denying the au
thenticity of the Blair Wilson letters
on various grounds, but the chief one
was that Blair being an educated gem
tleman would not spell fall "faul," nor
politics "politicks," but it is now in
proof that there are some other words
that Blair spells wrong, as will be seen
from the following from the Conservo-
tive Democrat
The miserable attempt of Mr.. Frank
s: Blair and his apologists to escape the
Odium which attaches to the authentic
ity of the Blair Wilson infamous letters
is so lame and impotent that they
won't buy a breakfast"
For instance, the Wing has repeatedly
asserted that Blair only signs his name
"F. g." whereas the Wilson letters are
signed "Ff0nk s. Blair"
Now we have seen letter from Mr..
Blair, written to gentleman the pres
emit year, and on private business. which
is signed "FFunE ST." and we have seen
an official document, and have 1t now
in our possession, under the signatures
and "seaP' of Thomas J. Boyd, VIM.
B. Foster, T. J. Newman, and Frank
s. Blair, and several other gentlemen of
Wytheville.
But the Wing and Btair's apologists
also represent that Blair is an educated
man, that he Is as correct and polished
in his correspondence as John w.
Daniel, or any other man, and that
therefore it is totally improbable that
he could have written the Blair Wilson
letters, because they were full of bad
spelling. In them fall is written "faul, !"
and politics "politicks."
Now Mr.. Blair may have gone to col
llege, and he may be an educated man and
a scholar, but it does not by any means
follow that he should always spell cor
much better and smarter men than
Blair who were not always precise in
either their grammar or photography.
But, conceding all of the scholarly
accomplishments claimed for Mr.. Blair,
they amount to nothing, because we
have the "dead wood" on him in the
possession of legal document drawn
bv himself and on record in one of the
courts of this State in which the word
profits is written ''0rofets" and the word
deemed is written "deomed."
With these indubitable evidences be.
J fore us, is it any wonder that such q
cultivated scholar and lawyer as Mr..
> Blair should have fallen into the error
; Of spelling fall "tauW and politics
"polaticks" in the Blair Wilson letters
We advise the Wing to either put in
. some more plausible plea as to the in.
nocence of Blair or to candidly plead
guilty for his client and submit his des'
perate case to the inevitable verdict Of
I an impartial jury.
There is no escape for Crank ST.
nor is there any escape for the unscru'
, pulous and desperate party whose can
1 didato he is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The Valley Varginiom doubts the gen
uineness of the Blair Wilson letters,
and doesn't believe that Riddleberger
ridicu!ed Major Daniels MANNED leg.
We wonder what it thinks of DR.. Geo.
K. Gllmer, Postmaster at Richmond,
acting as treasurer of the fund to be
raised by the assessment of two per
cent. on the salaries of Federal officials
for the purpose of aiding the coalition
ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

CRIPPLEs TIE HENnEL BILL.-The
Virginia People says:
1.-THE Riddleberger bill, if passed, will
destroy the receviability of school-war-
rants for taxes. and THUS deprive teach.
ers of the benefits secured to them by
the Henkel bill. Vote it down ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The NATIONS MoURN.-Three Eu-
ropean Courts-Great Britain, Belgium,
and Spain-go into mourning for the
death of President Garfield. This is
unprecede nted in the annals of royal
etiquette. The theory Of Court mourn
ing is that all royal and imperial fami-
lies are related to each other. The de
mise of one of the reigning families of
Europe is q personal affection to the
members of all the others. But Pres
ident of Republic is simple citizen.
temporarily elevated to a place of re-
sponsibility, trust. and honor by his
fellow citizens. Heis honoted by those
who rule by hereditary right only as
the representative of powerful people.
Therefore, the unusual honor paid to
the memory of Garfield 10 virtually an
honor paid to the Republic of the United
States. Garfield's noble character, his
sufferings, and the pathos of his long
struggle with death evoked the sympa-
thies of the civilized world. But the
universal grief of the American people,
manifested in numberless striking phas
es, finds in the hearts of the rulers of
other lands an answering chord. Royal
European courts mourn in sympathy
with the Republic.-NesU York Tunes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

THE GUILTY PARTIEs.-No one can
doubt that Cameron and Malone en-
dorse, if they did not instigate, Collec-
tor Rrady's levy of 1.-TWO per cent" tax
upon the Federal officials of Virginia
for the conduct of their campaign. It
was, no doubt. a part of the bargain and
sale of the coalition.
No one can deny that the law of the
United States makes such levy upon
Government officials an offence and
crime, with penalties attached.
Now, what must the people of Vir-
ginia and the world think of United
States Senator who thus violates or
winks at The evasion of the laws Of the
country which he is sworn to support
And what must the people of Vir-
ginia think of Colonel William E. Ca
meron, who, having deserted the party
and race to which he has heretofore be.
longed, now appeals to his "colored
troops of Africa" and two per cent. levy
upon the bread and meat of Federal Of
fice.holders to secure his elevation to
the Governorship of Virginia? Can the
shades of departed greatness give US any
answer?-C0 Conservative Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Don't wait until the day of the cleo
ton to see whether:your name is regis.
tered. Attend to the matter at once.
See that all your neighbors are regis
tered, and have their tax tickets for
1850. 1t is only little more than six
weeks till election day, and you have
no time to waste. Attend to these mat
tiers at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The time has come in Virginia when
the Democracy should adopt the words
of Blackburn, of Kentucky, when he
said, HE who dallies is q destard, and
he who doubts is damned.O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The opponents of capital punishment
have suffered sad weakening of their
forces by Guiiteau's crime, as the only
man opposed to such punishment in
that assassin's case bases his opposition
upon the ground that hanging is too
good for him. If the perfect sanity OF
Guiteau be established he merits death,
though the result of the post morton
examination makes 1t extremely doubt
full whether he can be hanged lawfully.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

School teachers certificates are only
another kind of coupons promise of
the State to receive for taxes its obliga-
lions to pay money. No wonder the
Readjusters so framed the bill as TO Tor
bid tax. collectors to receive such Ger
tificates. Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Can any of the interests of Virginia
be confided to men like Malone and
Cameron, both of whom have proven
so treacherous to all of their past opin-
ions, promises, declarations, party asso~
Citations, and race and color?
We should think not.-Conservdtsve-
non3ncrnf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

John Goode says "credit is the poor
mans capital--it is to State what hon.
or Is to man." and should be main
tanned. Every honest and candid man
agrees with this sentiment, Eizxzk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

What an anomaly is presented when
Republican Office holders are called up
on to furnish funds to elect q Demo-
cratic ticket! We mean q sort of Dem
ocratic ticket, ticket that calls itself
Democratic, and yet has an avowed Re-
publican upon it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

- y. wi sssss..sss. 40
t,1nara !ra1n rarGugE to Washington and Bal
connection at Harper's Ferry With Esn 0ress
i Laalns ior the West. The Accommodation
Savi1S Staunton at 3.l5 p. m, q meets at Har-
rlsodbuYG with Train for Harp9fS Ferrv
#, M. MANTZ AGENT y. X r.
8. Of T.. B. & o. r. r. mayN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

OfNew Ulm, recently destroyed by
a whirl wind, the Minnesota correspon-
dent of the Presbyterian says; "This
town in largely composed of emigrants
from the Old World. fand was not long
since distinguished for its wickedness.
The Sabbath was;Ean unknown day,
Christ was burned in efflgy and every
thing sacred was trampled under foot"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
WANTS..

WANTED IA PRACTICAL PRINTER.
w OF thirty years. experience on newspa-
per and Job Work, desires to obtain employ
ment In soms ONCE whore he can make an
honest living. Reference given as to capacity.
II desired. Address g. D. H..
Box 20. staunton, Va.
or, 8. d. NJ
sep0 Box 4S, Front Royal. Va.
II WANT A BLACKSMITH AND
y . WAGON.MAKER. for the best ntsnsir
In the county.
sepl3N DAVID FULTZ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Fulkerson at first claimed that the
State debt was sixty millions and said
we couldn't pay it all. Then he drop
ped to thirty millions with Malone,
then to twenty one millions with Rid
dleberger. Now to fifteen millions with
the Wing, next year the Mahoneites
will claim balance due the State, and
still clamor for readjustment.-Clissch
Valley Nes0s.
This is "true bill" against the whole
Malone faction. They are great frauds,
and are trying to swindle both the cred
itors: and people of Virginia by every
device in their reach.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

breakfast. sDinner. fSupper.
Train No; connects at Boyceville with stage
Genn Freight and PasseD ger Agent.
JOSEPH 81. SANDS,
Superintendent. octl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The worst. the dirtiest, the most cor
r1pt, the most vicious piece Of legilation
ever offered in Virginia is the Riddle
berger bill. Glass legislation was never
better exemplified.
1t bids for the support of large tax
payers by allowing them to discount
their tax rates SO per cent. and gives
them bonus besides in giving them a
preference over small tax, payers. Not
only this, but specially excludes the re-
ceivability of teachers warrants for
taxes, thus rendering them utterly
worthless. If any teacher dosen't be.
lieve this, let him come to this office
and be convinced by perusal of the
bill ITSELF HirQiniQ PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Two per cent for Malone. one half of
one per cent. for your State honor.
That is the kind of cattle. the Republic
cans are, with few exceptions, but the
exceptions are not to be found in Staun-
ton or Augusta County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Deserving articles are always appre;
cIated. The exceptional cleanliness OF
Parker's Hair Balsam makes 1t popular
Gray hairs are impossible with Its occa'
siQnal uae.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Malone and readjustment are two
very distinct things. Malone is for
william and nobody else, while read
iustment of the State debt is just the
very thing he does not want. TO settle
the debt would entirely unsettle him
and all of his schemes of selfish and
greedy ambition.
Some of the best people, therefore, OF
tn. State can be Readjusters, but any
who are Malone Readjusters are moth
ing but CameroE-Coalitio Republican
regulators, and will never be Conserv-
alive Democrats again.-C0nserVative-
Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

There are comparatively so few intel
igent negroes in Virginia that no well
informed man expects large split
among them at next falls election, but
there is every indication that the split
will be larger then than ever before. The
more sensible and reputable men among
them, and those who respect themselves,
will eschew Mahoneism the others, as
is natural, will give it their support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

T AND SALE.-Pursuant 70 decree Of Au-
IL gusts Circuit Court, at March term. 1881,
in suit Of n. ]. Lush haugh Bro. VS.. B. B Dom
Aatarday. Sspten.esr ia. lssa.
1867 Acres of Good Land.
belonging to the estate OF Dr.. B. B. Donaghe,
This land Ia about one mile from staunton,
is partly In timber. With proper attention it
would make q valuable farm, and though now
uniim,proved it is an attractive location for a
! TERAs Cash to pay costs Of suit and sale.
and residue on bonds at one, two. and three
Years. year With interest, and personal security
g. NJ HARRISON.
T. D. RANSOM,
aug16-tds Commissioners.
PostpOnement.-The above sale is post
poned until Saturday, Octotsr 2 M ISL.
sep2O-tds Commissioners.
A SPLENDID SMALL FARM FOR
"A SALE-1ofter for sale privately the very
two miles South OF Churchville. on Middle
river, miles from Staunton and miles nom
Swoope's Depot.
has on it Brick Dwelling Of rooms, H.
and Barn 40 I 60 feet, and necessary OUT
buildings. with never-failing water In the yard.
Tner0 Is an OTcuarQ OF ~ acres Oh SeleCL apples
now in full bearing. q peach orchard, an
abundance OF choice pears, grapes, straw
berries, and raspberr1es for family use. The
land Is hrst-cIass Middle river land and in good
condition: Taking into consideration the
quality Of the land, the great abundance OF the
finest fruit, the improvements, its proximity
to churches, graded school, post office, mills,
&C., this is q very desirable small farm. This
farm has been affording q larger income than
any farm Of its size (being less than 100 s0feS)
in the county.
aue2s-tf ~ H. GEEDINa.
DUBLIC SALE OF a NICE LITTLE
l. FARM.-As Attorneys for the owner,lwe
will, on
(Court-dayD in front of the Court-house, la the
city Of Staunton. sell tract Of land, contain
ing seyenty-seven acres on Middle River,
about miles above Churchville. The land Is
with necessary out-houses, in fair condition
The land is of good quality and in q fair state
TERMs:-sl, Oo0 eash-balance and Q years
with interest. HUDSON PATRICK,
augS0- tbs for the owner.
Postponement.-Th above sale IL post
poned until MondGy, October 24th, 1881.
HUDSON q PATRICK
sepN-tds for the owner.
DOR SALE.-A tract Of land Containing
Il 1l01% acres, on the north side Of Middle.
brook road, miles southwest Of Staunton It
mas on 1t good spring, orchard, ample supply
II timber, and small Frame House with three
looms. Fencing In good repair and land Of
|ood quality. For terms &C.. apply to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

sTAuNToE, Va. October lst. 1881.
IL The pdrtnership heretofore existing be-
tween Gait 4 Homer, of Is North Augusta
Street, is this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons indebted to the late firm will please
CAL and settle as soon as possible and ohlige.
Either partner of said firm is authori2ed 10
settle old claims and accounts.
Respectfully yours.
Gait HOMER.
Twill continue the Butchering business at
my old stand. No. Is North Augusta Street.
Thankful for past favors, would earnestly So
l1cit q continuance of the same
Very Respectfully,
octA-Ot REEVET GAIT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The Mahoneites kick against the pay
ment of one-half of one per cent. tax to
pay the Estate debt, and yet, to raise
funds for the present canvass, they
assess Federal office-holders two per
cent on their salaries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Pretty Democrats! A Democratic
Senator who voted over lao times with
the Republicans. A Democratic elector
at large, who accepted the nomination
of Republican caucus for their Ser
geant-at-Arms of the Senate. Cameron
SAYS he is Democrat, Lewis says he is
a Republican, and Blair says "honor
WON'T buy breakfast" "What ket-
tie of fish l''-LynchbWrg 4dpance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

A most intelligent colored man and
Republican says that "the Readjusters
are only using the colored man to adj
vance their own purposes and personal
ends. Cameronism, Lewisism or Blair
ism will not take among the intelligent
of our people,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

A VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN.-TheA AL
exandria Gazette says Friday even
ing last an old colored woman, on
crutches, entered railroad car, in
Washington, for the purpose of coming
to this city. The car was crowded and
the old woman requested colored man
to give her his seat, as it was impossible
for her to stand. The man refused
Gov. Holiday, of Virginia, who was in
the car, overheard the conversation
and promptly rendered the old woman
his seat, which was accepted with
thanks. The act was looked upon by
those in the car as most graceful one.
GRANT WANTS NOTHING.-Can it
be true that Grant wants nothing? Not
even bull-pup? 1t seems SO from the
following touching incident :-"Just
before Gen. Grant shook hands with the
President, prior to his departure for
New York, the latter placed his hands
upon the Generals shoulders, and,
looking him full in the face, said -
General, is there nothing that I can do
for you ?" Answered the General,
promptly: "There is nothing; nothing
whatever"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

w: Z. AsYLUM. staunton, Va. Oct. 8, 1881.
SEALED BIDS to supply this Asylum with
superintendent's office up to IL O'Clock M, ON
october 10th. 1881. Goods to be delivered by
October 18th. 1881. The Asylum to take the
whole or part Of bill at prices offered =
5000 lbs. Best Lag Coffee,
lao g. r. Tea
1850 Good Brown Sugar,
4,600 :. Coffee I"
600 Cut Loaf
2Barrels Granulated
p. r. Molasses
2 Tierces Best Carolina Rice
Bids should be directed to A. NJ. Fauntleroy,
Sup't. and ONE sample of each article should
be sent to g. A. HoshOur, Steward
oct4-lt 8. A. HOSHOUR. Steward
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

Mahone's "barrel" must be getting
empty, for he has levied an assessment
of two per cent. upon the salaries of
Federal office-holders. Pony up, little
men, and pay two per cent. towards
repudiating the honest debt of the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04
EASTWARD.
n n a p D afyra
c.B.s.AP. p. STEAMER leaves Cincinnati

daily,
LEXINGTON DIVISION TRAINS run daily.
No. MAIL-Runs daily except Saturday
nom Huntington TO Richmond; daily, Hunt
tngton to W11liamson's; II. 4 @. and 6c1oto
Valley r. R., from Cincinnati and tho West
connect at Ashland with Mail Train No. 2;
connects at Waynesbor0' for the North; At
Lynchburg Junction for Washington and New
York.
No. 4 EXPRESS-Runs daily from Hunting
ton TO Richmond; connects at Waynesb0ro' for
the North, and at Lynchburg Junction for
Washington and the North, and Lynchburg
No. 8 OMMODATION-Leaves Charlottes-
vile daily, except Sunday At 4:46 .. M, and ar
rives at Richmond At 300 q. m.
No. leaves Huntington at 500 p. m. daily
except Sunday. and arrives Cannelton 1t ITO
No. 10 WHITE SULPHUR EXPRESS
Leaves White Sulphur At 600 q. m; arrives ut
Waynesboro 1O:45 .. M; and at Lynchburg
junction u55 q. m. for the North.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any ONCE Of G. q o. Ry; or Depot or Ticket
ONCE Of any connecting line.
H. e. SUMMERSON,
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
c. w. SMITH,
II. w. FULLER, Genr Manager.
g. p. and T. Agent. aug8
CHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
~ COMPANY.
TINE TABLE-In effect September 26th, 1881.
nI-lv~ A-Y- MI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-04

The PROBABLE MISTRESS OF THE
WHITE HoUsE.-Mrs. Mary E. NOEL
roy, wife of John E. McElroy, of AL
bany, N. Y, and sister to PRESIDENT
Arthur, will probably be the mistress
of the White House during his term of
office. She is said to be lady of win
ming presence, and is noted both for her
culture and her social charms, although
of a domestic turn and not given to
fashionable display. She is the mother
of two children, son and a daughter.