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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

KICKED BY HoRsE.-On last Wednesday.
Charles Peyton, son Of DR.. E. Peyton. was
kicked on the arm by horse. at the residence
of his father, q few miles from staunton. We
ARE pleased to learn that the arm, though badly
bruieed WAS not broken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

ARM BRoKEN.-We learn from the Allegheny
Tribune, that Curry Skeen, Of Covington, a
brakeman on the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way. in attempting to get on his train, fell and
had his arm broken
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

In answer to q suggestion made in the SPEC
frAToR, and to the numerous friends from di
|ferent portions of the county, who have ex
pressed directly to me their wish to have m
dominated by the approaching Convention TO
|one or the other branch OF our Legislature.
beg leave to say, that while value very highl.
this evidence Of their good opinion and kim
feeling. could not, on several accounts, &C
|cept at this time nomination.
Il Very Respectfully, JAMES II, SKINNER.
Stanton, September Goth, l8Sl.-1t*
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fef60u3lG,
Mr.. Hugh M. MeIlhany left on yesterday for|
the north for the purpose of laying in q com
plete stock Of Hardware, Guns, &c.
Miss Jennie s. Heatwtole. daughter of MI
D. A. Heatwole. of Dale Enterprise. Rocking
ham county, is visiting her sister near Fish
ersville in this county. ~
Mrs. John H.. Woodward has removed to|
Charlottesville, where she will reside. She will
be greatly missed by her many friends inl
staunton. h' ''4iffH''
Mr.. w, a, Barkman, the drummer Of the|
Stonewall Band, left for Baltimore last Satur-
day, where he has taken position in q large
cigar mandatory. IN a.. -sff
Colonel W. A. Bryant, Of the Black Diamond
Steel and Iron Works, Of Pittsburg. Pa. was In
our city on last Friday. getting colored laborers
for his works.
A. G. Gordon, ESQ.,, q young member of the
Staunton bar and gentleman Of fine literary
attainments, has been appointed teacher of
Greek and German in Hoover's High School.
Mr.. Lucien Young. who has been for several
years the popular and genial clerk ut Levy
Brothers, il now with Mr.. N. P. Funkhouser
where he will be pleased to see his many
friends and patrons, N
The many friends of Col w. L. Bumgardner
will be pleased to learn that though he has
been quite i'll for a week or more. he is on the
mend, and it is hoped will soon be about again
a. usual. III.
Colonel William Preston johnson left Lex
ington. Va, ON Wednesday morning for his
new home at Baton Rouge. Louisiana. He has
assumed the duties of the President Of the
State University and Agricultural and Me-
chanical College at that place.
Mr.. Charles Warden. of Rappahannock, son
of our esteemed friend, Rev. w. J. Warden,
has accepted situation as clerk in Hunters
Book store, Staunton, Va. He is one Of our
most honorable, conscientious, and moral
young men. We wish him much success in
his new home.-Blue Ridge Echo.
The Charlottesville Chronicle says:-"Mr. j.
A. Lutz, the inventor Of the remarkable trans
posing organ that bears his name, is in town
with several of his Instruments, and ID kept
busy explaining their curious operation. The
organs may be seen at Mr.. Wares bookstore"
Mr.. A. C. Gordon, of this city, is a candidate
for the position of Reporter for the Court of
Appeals. made vacant by the death Of Peachy r.
Grattan, Esq. Mr.. Gordon, though young, is q
lawyer OF fine legal attainments. and we would
be pleased to see him successful, as we believe
he Is fully competstent to the position.
Take "BLACK-DRAUGHT" and you viii
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

S.v. r. R.-Special excursion tickets, inciud-
ing admission to the Luray Caverns. and good
for i've days from date of ISSUE can be pnrchas-
ed daily from all stations at greatly reduced
rates. From stations where there is no agent
tickets can be had Of the Conductors of the
trains. Excursion tickets including dinner al
the Excursion House at Luray. as well as ad-
mission to the Caverns, have also been placed
on sol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

. Observation-Disclosures CANDIDATES In
y RocKINGHAM.-The following are the nomi-
nees Of the Conservative Democratic party In
Rockingham for the Legislature:
For the Senate, ]. Samuel Harnsberger.
For the House OF Delegates. ]. w. Blackburn
land B. Frank CARRIER.
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The water In the streams 10 still very low.
Freah tomatoes are scarcely to be had in our
markets.
Peaches are rather scarce. but nne apples are
plentiful on our streets.
The September heat is nearly as great as that
of July and August.
It Is seldom that such a large apple crop is
seen as will be yielded this year.
The recent rains have enabled the farmers to
pillow and many of them have finished seeding
Mrs. G. A. McCelun. Of Batesville. will receive
thanks for barrel of Albemarle apples Of good
size and quality.
The drought seems to have been exceptional.
hy productive Of candidates and q large crop Of
them will be ready for the sickle by the Srd Of
October.
The pavements are being rapidly repaired
under the efficient direction of Capt. James G.
Marquis, Chairman of the City Council Com
|mittee on streets.
The clang Of resounding arms and the com.
|mercial talk OF the pupils Of Hoover's High
School, Is strangely mingled in the vicinity o.
the SPECTATOR Office.
The speaking by Republican colored orators
lin the Courthouse yard on last Friday nigh
was greatly enjoyed by all present Cloth blacl
and white) except the few Mahoneites present
The Messrs. Loeb Bros. have purchased NORTH
flne and full stock OF goods, which will soon b'
ION exhibition at their emporium on Main st
The well-known taste Of this firm and theil
large expenditure guarantees one of the zines
stocks Of goods of all kinds that has ever beer
brought to Staunton.
Sunday was the third anniversary of tho pas
|torate Of Rev. j. E. Booker at the Second Pres
|byterlan church. and sermon appropriate t.
the occasion was delivered from the text: ''B
strong in the Lord" At the conclusion Of tn
services a statement was made by T. @. Morton
Showing the financial condition Of the churcl
Ito be good.
The attendance at tho Kunkel Minstre
Troupe, on last Thursday night at the Oper
House. was not as large as the entertainment
deserved. The greater part of the entertain
ment was very amusing and laughter provok
ling, but there were some features of the latte
part that would not have detracted from tn
Entertainment to have omitted
ELECT YOUR TRUE AND TRIED MEN A.
THE PRIMARIES NEXT SATURDAY AM
I'VE WTJ1 Mo OATrCU M rU,T
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
Pleasant Addition to Pharmacy.

Seidlitine Seidlitz Powders are put up in ele-
giant wooden boxes, instead of the usual white
land blue papers. and are therefore portable,
convenient, and retain their freshness many
months. They are warranted made of pure
materials of first quality, giving great purity,
full weight and uniformity, and forming an
aperient drink, as refreshing and
[pleasant as glass of lemonade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

A HERD OF FINE CATTLE.-The finest herd of
cattle that we have heard of this year, Ia the
one OF Mr.. VIM. Hevener's, Of Highland
county. It numbered about lbs head, and be
sold them recently to q Baltimore butcher at
s70 per head. Another remarkable fact is that
Mr.. Hevener purchased them last March at SIS
per head thus he has doubled his money in
about six months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
Take "BLAcK-DRAUeHT" and you viii
nffy or sale az 81 Br. N. wAYr Bro. staunton.
Supreme Court OF Appeals.


Supreme Court OF Appeals.
Since our last issue the following business has
been transacted in the Court Of Appeals now In
session here:- H
TUESDAY. Sept. Automatically upon the
opening of the Court, the following order was
entered:
'The President of the Court announced thai
In consequence of the death Of the President Of
the United States, tidings Of which had been
received since the adjournment on yesterday
the Court would hear no argument to-day
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY. Sept. 2l.-valley Mutual Life
Association VS.. Burke and ais. Further argued
by 81. st. g. Tucker for the appellees and by
Ed. Pendleton for the appellant. and submit.
ted.
THURSDAY, Sept. 0.-Reeves' executor, &c.
vs.. Miller's executor. &C., from Rockingham.-
Opinion of the Court delivered by Judge Chris.
tian, Affirming decree of the Circuit Court. Nc
dissent. ---l-.
Southern Nut. ms. Co. VS.. Martin &C.. from
Albemarle. Opinion OF the Court delivered by
Judge Anderson. affirming judgment of Circuit
Court with damages and costs. No dissent.
Allebaugh VS.. Coakley &C., from Rocking
ham, Opinion OF Court delivered by Judge
Staples, reversing decree of Circuit Court. Nc
dissent.
Bonsack vs.. Kiser. from Roanoke, (Wythe.
Vile case.) Opinion OF the Court delivered by
Judge Burks, affirming decree of Circuit Court
No dissent. Il ~
Yancey vs.. Armentrout &c.. and Irwin W. the
same from Rockingham. Opinion Of Court de-
livered by Judge Staples. affirming DEGREES OF
the Circuit Court. No dissent.
Hon. A. II. II. Stuart addressed the Court In
regard to the death of the President of the Uni
ted States. and presented a paper on the sub
ject expressive ofthe feelings Of the Court and
Bar, which was ordered to be entered Of record
and which will be found In another column.
FRIDAY, Sept. 9.-Eliza G. Trotter by &C., VI
Bickle and ais, nom Circuit Court Of Augusta
county. Argued for appellant BY A. II. b.
Stuart, and for appellee by David FuLtz. and
submitted ETs peer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

Try that fine old Wh1skey at the Virginia.
Hotel Bar. There is nothing equal to it In
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

lon last Friday, the Israelites entered upon q
new Year-5642-with solemn divine services
THE Jewish New Year and the Day of Atone
|ment, are the two most solemn holidays in the
Hebrew Calendar and are strictly observed by
abstaining from all business and more solemn
and Impressive services in the synagogues.-
The New Year commentaries the creation OF
the world according to the Old Testament and
the Jewish Chronology.
This holiday began Friday evening and
closed on Saturday evening. With the Orthe-
dox Jews the New Year Is observed for two
days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

THEFT ON suNDAY.-We learn from the Spirit
Of the Valley that, on Sunday of last week
while the family were absent at church, the
residence of Rev. Samuel Shank, q Mennonite
minister, residing near Broadway, Rocking
ham county, was entered by thieves. and o
watch and some money taken which belonged
Ito the family. aE So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

SEND GOOD. HONEST AND INTELLI
GENT MEN TO THE CONVENTION ANI
YOU MAY REST ASSURED THAT TILE CON
vENTION WILL MAKE NOMINATIONS OF
WHICH AUGUSTA MAY WELL FEEL
PROUD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

EVERY DEMOCRATIC VOTER SHOULD
ATTEND THE PRIMARY ELECTION; AND
THOSE WHO DO NOT SHOULD NOT COM
PLAIN OF THE ACTION TAKEN BY THOSE
WHO ATTEND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

CoNsERvATlv E-DEMocRArIC CLUB OF
|5TAUNToN.-At the meeting of the Conserva-
|tive-Democratic Club OF Staunton last Tuesday
might, Lewis M. Bumgardner. ESQ.,. offered the
following resolution, which was unimously
adopted, whereupon. without transacting any
business, the Club adjourned:
"Resolved, That the Conservative Democratic
IClub of the City of Staunton, desiring to ex-
|press the deep sorrow which they feel for the
Heath of General James A. Garfield, the Presi-
tdent of the United States-the fatal result Of
Ian act SO cruel ana wanton as to excite univer-
common with all the citizens of this mourn
ling nation, that this is not q proper time for
The assertion Of political differences, do now
|adjouru."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
RICHMOND MARKET.
CO. mo

RICHMOND, September "a, 1881.
WHEAT.-White, so bushels fair at 81. 81. Lam
caster 40 bushels seed at sI.5S 50 bushels prime
lat $1.55; lis bushels very good at 81. 50. Mixed
los bushels very good at SI53. FultZ, "A bushels
prime at Sl.48; 36 bushels very good at sl.4S
Ills bushels very good and good at As; bush
|els fair at Sl.40; 81 bushels common at Sl25 t.
|sl.32.
/ CoRN.-White, 1872 bushels very good at 92c
Mixed, "a bushels very good at $780,; IL bushels
|good at SSc.
1 MEALS bushels very good at 96c.
CoTToN.-Receipts, So bales.
FLoUR.-We quote: Fine, $50@S5.00; extra
Is7. 5O@7 rs; superfne SO 5O@6.75; common family
7S775@sS.O0; choice or patent family, SS.5O@sS.75
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

1fyou want a nice buggy, and horse. hack
|spring-wagon, or anything in the livery line
30 to Thornburg's. te22-u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

"A CHILD SHOT AND KILLED.-On Muddy
Creek, in Rockingham county. on the morn.
ing Of the 10th inst, whilst John W. Deputy, 9
little boy of IL years of age, was handling 8
shotgun, it was accidentally discharged, and
the load entered the forehead OF little daugh
ter. aged years. Of Mr.. ]. N. vint, who died or
the morning of the 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rurss
Notices Of deGths ublished 0rdtaitostsly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
Beauty, health, and happiness for ladies
n WINE OF CARDul."
For sale By DR.. n. WAIT & Bro. Staunton.

DEATH OF DIR. ]. @. MERRILAT.-Dr. ]. @.
Merrilat, who was born in France. and whose
home for some years bias been at Govanstown,
Md, and VINO had been from 1889 to 1862 con-
nected with the D. D. and Blind Institution of
this place. died of heart disease, on the 18th
inst, at Romney. W. Va, whittier he had gone
/ for his health, aged about So years. The Insti-
tuition journal-the Goodson Gazette-says:-
"His connection with this Institution dated
from the very foundation oft, he having BEEN
elected principal Of the Blind department some
thine in the summer of 1889. the Rev. Jos. d.
Tyler being chosen principal Of the Deaf Mute
department at the same time. He entered up
lon his duties as co-principal on November 18TH j
al839. This arrangement was continued up to-
1.-The tim e of the death Of Mr.. Tyler which occur
7red in January, 1852. The two departments
were then combined. and DR.. Merrilat was
placed over both as Principal, the duties of
(which position he discharged with great ZEAL
land success until the date Of his resignatiOnI
which took place at the Annual Meeting OF theI
Board in 1852
DIR. Merrilat was married twice. his first Wife
being native of Switzerland and his widow al
daughter of the late Major George Eskrtdge of
this place. He leaves one son, Nv. @. Merr1lat,
Esq, ofPhiladelphia,) by his first wife,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

MOtheraI MOfherS!I MOtherS!!!
Are you disturbed at night and broken OF
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth !?
IF SO, go at once and get bottle OF MRS.
IWINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will re-
alieve the poor little sufferer immediately-de-
1pend upon it; there is no mistake about it,
There is not a mother on earth who has ever
fused 1t, who will not tell you at once that it
}mother, and rel1efa and health to the child, OPP
Ierating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use
i'm all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is
THE prescription Of one of the oldest and best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States. Sold everywhere. rs cents bottle.
nov2-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

Made from harmless materials, and
adapted to the needs of fading and fall
ling hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has
taken the first rank as an elegant and
reliable hair restorative.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27
TnST CERTiFICATE OF STOCK:
WANTS.

w ANISe
$TXTANTED IA PRACTICAL PRINTER,
w of thirty years. experience on newspa-
Eper and Job Work, desires to obtain employ
zrnent in some office where he can make an
Ehonest living, Reference given as to capacity,
zif desired. Address y. d. M,
Box 20, Staunton. Va.
or, 8. d. M,
sep20 Box 43, Front Royal, Va.
IN WANT A BLACK6MITH and
IL q WAGON-MAKER. for the best stand
sepis-it DAVID FULTz,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

A Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
|Incurable Lung Disease or COmsump-
|tiOn. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO.
|CHES are certain to give relief In Asth.
INA. BrOnchitie. Coughs, Catarrh, Con.
ty years the Troches have been recommended
10y physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
tiOn. They are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant use for near
lily an entire generation, they have attained
well merfted rank among the few staple RENE
dies of the age. Public speakers and sing
|ers use them to clear the Voice. Sold at
twenty-five cents a box everywhere. molly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

REMEMBER. that the finest, freshest, and
most delicious OYSTERS can be had at the vir-|
ginia Hotel Restaurant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

REMOVAL OF COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE
The Treasurer Of Augusta county, Captain
samuel Paul, has removed his office to the
building formerly occupied by the Nationa.
Valley bank, on Main street. directly opposite
the SPECTATOR Office. where he is better pre-
pared than ever to attend to the wants of the
people. In addition to greater office facilities
che Treasurer has also the use Of the vaults O.
the National Valley Bank, which gives greater
guarantee OF safety to the valuable books o.
the Office than they have heretofore had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
|lows:-
'Generally rated first quality 1904 81
Medium or good fair quality 25@3 Isl
iOrdinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows-3 00@3 25!
Extreme range of prices................3 O095 So
Most of the sales were from. 50@5 2|
Receipts for the week 2257 head sales 1903.
Notwithstanding the division among theI
3Cattle dealers, by which about half of theml
gtransact their business at the new ClaremontI
Yards of the Baltimore Company, adjacent tol
1.-THE Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the trade all
1.-THE Calverton Yards was fairly active more SC, ]
=dealers report, than it was last week, and theI
total number of sales show little if any, dimi-
mutton, on average. with the sales heretofore
Prices were shade off as compared with lastl
fweek. There was full number of good CATTLE
Ion the market.
Sheep and Lambs-There has been fairly.
sactive market for all kinds Of stock this week :,
land the quality of the offerings is better thanI
lit was last week. There has been good OUT
2side demand, a fair proportion of the offer1ngsI
being taken to go East. We quote butcher
lSheep at 1850 and Lambs at 1000 per lb|
3gross. Stock Sheep-ewes 2@S3 Is per head |
land Wethers 311@4c per Id. Arrivals this week
42S72 head.
] Hogs-There Is moderate supply of good
4corn-fed Hogs on the market this week, and
There is good demand for them at the rates
aruling last week, $4,000, with extra a shade
Higher. Grass Hogs are in excess of the de-
zmand, which is extremely slow with the de-
2duction of % to Is cents off per 100. We quote
lat 7@84c per Id net. Arrivals this week $3.50
H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

You who lead sedentary lives-Printers. Tail
Tors, shoemakers, etc., will md great relief
aor the constipation from which you SO often
suffer, by taking Simmons Liver Regulator
I It is a simple, harmless. vegetable compound
, sure to relieve you. and can do no injury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

ELECT YOUR TRUE AND TRIED MEN AT
THE PRIMARIES NEXT SATURDAY AND
WE WILL HAVE NO CAUSE TO FEEL
ASHAMED OF AUGUSTUS REPRESENTA-
2TION IN THE LEGISLATURE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

SWINE OF CARDUI" four times day
makes happy household.
For sale by Dr.. N. WAIT q Bro, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

BAPTIzING.-Thereh has been q revival in the
colored Baptist church at Covington, and on
last Sunday number were baptized In Jack
sons River at that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

The oldest Clemmer Whiskey in staunton
part Of a gentleman's private stock. can b.
found at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

IF YOU STAY AWAY FROM THE PRIM-
AIRY DON'T GRUMBLE AT THE ACTION OF
THOSE WHO DO GO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

LET THERE BE FULL ATTENDANCE
AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION. THAT WEI
MAY HAVE A FULL EXPRESSION OF THE
PEOPLES CHOICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-27

| As soon as the court met on that day. its pre-
sliding officer announced the death OF the Pres
yident Of the United States. and the court I'D
i The court desiring. hawever. to place upor
its records in some more enduring form thar
the mere announcement Of the Presidents
death, and the adjournment OF the court. re-
sQuested one of the oldest aud most distin-
Guished members Of the Bar, (and ono who
nected with the Administration of the Fedora
Government as a Cabinet oficer,) to prepare
such resolutions. to be entered on the records
for the honored dead. of his heroic virtues as q
imam and patriot, as well as Its profound sym
assigned to Mr.. Stuart. has been worthily per.
Horned. 1t only remains to say that the clerk
will enter the paper just read by MIR. Stuart
upon the records of this court, and that the
court will now be adjourned.
Meeting At Warm Springs.
At meeting Of citizens Of Bath county, Va
Eand citizens Of other counties and States, held
tain George NJ. Cochran. Jr., was called 70 the
chair. and Robert L. Parrish was appointed
Secretary.
ito make suitable expression OF the sorrow OF
the citizens assembled at the death Of the
President Of the United States, and upon mo-
%tse to 70 w Esv
M. Curry. Hon. VIM. Mclaughlin, Captain
flames Bumgardner. Jr., VIM. NJ. McAlllster
Va. DR.. George 8. Gibson. Maryland. George
lucky. The committee retired, and after a
short absence returned, and through theiI
chairman Rev. DR.. Curry. reported the follow
ling resolutions:
Resolved, That the citizens Of Bath county
Va, and citizens from various portions Of the
their deep sorrow at the death of President
|Garfleld, whose long experience in the pub
lic councils. great ability, pure character
and wide patriotism. gave promise and as
surance Of an administration prOmOttve of the
welfare and honor Of the whole country.
Resotved. That the patience, resignation
cheerfulness, and bravery with which the
President bore his painful and protracteC
su6erings show us what the country has lost
In the death Of one having such rare qualities
for the discharge Of the duties of the Chic
Magistracy Of the Republic. =.
Resolved, That these resolutions be cnmmu
nicated to the aged and honored moth. ant
devoted wife, with an expression of our sin
their bereavement and darkness
RESOLVED. That the assassination of Presiden
HGarfeld was an act of atrOciou; wfckednees
meriting universal indignation and abhor
renee, and we reprobate the application of the
principle of 1.-The dynamite and the dagger
to the correction Of real or supposed evils IL
our country.
After appropriate and touching remarks b,
DR.. Curry, the resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
7lish the proceedings of this meeting IN tn,
three newspapers published in the. city o
StauntOn, and DIR. Curry was requested to pub
lish q synopsis of his remarks for publication
With said proceedings. The meeting then ad
t0urned.
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR, President.
e. L. Pnsrish. Secretary.
V. and v. copy. 4 8al