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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Present indications. at least, all point
to willingness on the part of the ne
grOes in Virginia to unite with the Ma
honeites in their efforts to repudiate a
large portion of The State debt. The
negroes constitute the only really effec.
tive strength the republicans have in
Virginia, and if they unite with the
thirty odd thousand voters the Malone
ties controlled at the last election, they
will undoubtedly obtain poss ession of
the State. Of course nothing that can
be said to the leaders of the Mahoneites
will deter them from persisting in their
efforts to give the control of the State to
the negroes, but their followers, having
nothing to gain from the ruin that would
necessarily ensue. should be more amen
able to reason, and they should recollect
that though the negroes would repudiate
the State debt this year, they would
Increase taxes next year to the cOnfisca-
ton point. They are careless race and
are not troubled about many thing, but
least of all about taxes, inasmuch as
they pay none. and as it is all the same
to them whether taxes be high or low.
AS to the preservation of the public
schools, every reasonable man must
know that the party that proposes to
continue the capitation tax, all the re-
ceipts from which go to the support OF
such schools, is the safer custodian than
that which proposes to abolish that tax
and trust for their support to tax upon
already over taxed property. -Alerdm'
ondri0 Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

ATTEMPT TO PoIsON-Geo. Coleman,
(col'd) indicted at the last term of Green
brier Circuit Court for grand larceny
committed at the White Sui. Springs
last Summer, on account of youth was
admitted to bail, with an intimation by
the Court that .on good behavior until
the next sitting of the Court the prose-
cution would be dismissed. Mr.. r. J.
Porterfield went his bail and took charge
of him. On Monday last he was arrest
ed and lodged in Jail in this place,
charged with attempting to poison the
family Of Mr.. r. ]. Porterfeld, living
on the turnpike sorae three miles west
of Hewishurg = 6ireanbr3es W. Va In
dependent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

During the last year there was built
7,15O miles of railway in the United
States. This is the greatest railway i'm.
provement ever accomplished in this
country or elsewhere in one year. with
the single exception that 7,34O miles
100 miles more-was laid in the United
States in 1872, the year before the great
crash, that broke up SO many railroad
corporations and swept away so many
fortunes. Let us hope that the country
is not driving ahead at too great rate
now, and that a long career of prosper
tY is before US.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

DEATH OF SENATOR CARPENTER
Hon. Matthew II. Carpenter, U. S.
Senator from Wisconsin died in Wash
ington last Thursday morning. He
was born in Moretown, Vermont
in 1924 He was chosen Senator
from Wisconsin, vice Mr.. Doolit-
tie, in 1869, and served until 1875, and
he was again chosen, vice Mr.. Howe, in
1879 to fill the term which will not ex-
pire until 1885. zqs
e He was an able lawyer and a fine
speaker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Highland.
county, February Bird, 1881 -
lin, and John kirkpatrick plaintiffs,
against
JOnn u fAullfn, jesse H. Pullin. Noah Rare,
and Mary E., his wife, Eliza Pullin' EIbert
Puilin. Isaac s. Benson, VIM. W. Reason, Nam
cy GTin, Junius N. Gardner aad Sally, his
s. 81. c.. and Admir- of Jalaes McGlaug him.
ueo " Defen dan ts,
The object of this suit is to enforce a vendor,
lien against Q tract of land containing 100 YES
lying on Straight Creek, in Highland COUNTY,
adjoining the lands of w. w. Benson and 9th.
ers, due by James McGlaughlin, dec s. to the
Plaintiffs and Others.
And it appearing from affiavit fled that
Eliza Pulltr. and Isaac 8. Benson are not resi-.
dents Of this State. it is ordered that they do
cation Of this order. and do what is necessary to
1o1s. , . s.. 49, !: G. MATiHENY, c,ers
iANbO i The undersigned, as F. xecntor
OF J. 5. Thompson. decd, late of Augp sta coun.
~ tS y ahe ownsr of Two 90 R sna Of stock
now the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway DONNA,
ny, for which certificate was issNsd Sept. II, h.
and, also as Executor of w, p Ty.te decd. late
Of said county, is the owner of che share OF said
stock OF said Va: Central r. r.. Co., for which a
ASs0eSxs 49, luz, W Sdlu w r.
Tate; and the undersigned in his own right is
tne owner OF eiglt (l shares of the capital stock
OF SAID va, Central r. r. CO., for which certid-
Gates were issued to him as follows, viz: A
certlr3ate for three 90 shares, No. 1877. on Sept
Ky l1sh, la6g; certificate for two (2) shares No.
5SS, on Gth October, 1852; a certificate for two.
~ snares. NO ll26 ON 18th March, 1856. and ,
certlncate ZOE one share, No. 1872 on 18TH Oeto-
per, lsSl. All OF these certificates have been,
iost oG accidentally destroyed, and the under
slenea hereby gives notice that he will apply
70 the president and Directors OF the Chesse-
peake q OHIO Railway Compspy to give to htna
new certincates for the said described lost GER
ancates according to Law.
ENinley's EXECUTORS vs.. Einley's Lega.
-. seess-A ~ pursuance OF decree of the Cir
cult Corft 10r Augusta county. entered in this
cass. November 23rd, 1880. shall proceed at nv
oMce, IN Staunton, on Monday. the 18th drI,I of
march, 1881 to make further settlements ,oftbs
accounts OF NJ. aud 8. +. Pilson, Execr, tors of
3 T. f1nley, decd. and SamI F. Pils6,n FMS -.
febl5-N 1os. <: wADDEIa. Conn.,,
VHutWtler's Executor VS.. TnsWiIo. ..,N
y als.-In pursuance of decree of the cir
cult Court for Augusta county, entered in this,
cause. april 9Th, 1880, SHAH proceed at my OF
nee, IN Staunton, on Frs.@Gy, March An 1880 to.
tas an account of thu transactions OF Thorn
decd, &C., &c.
ieoo-at JOS. A. WADDELL, Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

BRITISH MEET WITH A SAD DEFEAT.
In an engagement between the British
forces, under the command of General
Colley, and the Beers in South Africa
on last Sunday, the British were driven
from the hill they occupied overlooking
the position of the Beers and suffered a
sad defeat, with the loss of Gen. Colley
and many other officers and men. This
British force consisted of Gen. Colley,
with % officers and 627 men, consisting
of infantry and the naval brigade. 1t
is reported that only 100 of the British
escaped. The British occupied a posi-
ton on Majela mountain, from which
they were driven because the reserve
ammunition had not been taken to the
extreme summit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

r. THE WRONG MAN PUSHED.-A
brakeman on the New York Elevated
railroad some months ago pushed pas
senger back from the gate of his car, the
train being crowded, and the passenger
fell down the steps, receiving a serious
spinal injury. He sued the company
for 5000 damages, and Thursday a
jury awarded him O,OOO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

SERIOUS AssAULT.-On Saturday last,
in the neighborhood of Bear Swamp, in
Henrico county, about IL miles from
Richmond, in fight between Philip
Gathright and man named Hall, a.
bout running line to separate their
farms, Hall seized an axe with which
he cut an ugly cash in Gathright's knee,
inflicting wound which threatens his
life. On Sunday he was reported to be
in critical condition, and not likely to
recover
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
MORE SHEEP DEsTRoyED p,

MORE SHEEP DESTROYED BY Docs.
On the night of the 18th instant, Mr..
A. J. Hanna had fifteen sheep killed
and wounded by dogs, at his farm on
Sinking Greek, in this county. These
were fine Sout hdown ewes, bought at
the sale of the late A. r. Humphreys
last spring. at the price of nearly eight
dollars per head, and were considered
by good judges to be the best bred
Southdowns in the State.
On the night of the 10th inst, Mr..
Mace Oliver, ofthe same neighborhood,
lost eighteen sheep, killed and wound
ed, by dogs, out of a flock of nineteen
Greenbraer ". Va.) Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

s SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO PREMIER
GLADSTONE. Premier Gladstone, in
alightiDg from his carriage in his return
home from the House of Commons last
night, slipped and fell backwards, cut
ting the back of his head severely on
the iron step of the carriage. A doctor
dressed the wound and Mr.. Gladstone
was put to bed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO AN OLD MAN.
About three o'clock, on Monday
morning of last week. MT. Morgan Utz,
living near Fincastle, Botetourt Coun.
ty, says the Fincastle Herald, "arose
from bed, and took lamp in his hand
to see the time. and, being taken in q
swoon, he fell, breaking the lam and
burning himself severely from the foot
to the body. One of his slippers was
entirely burnt off his foot. Mr.. Utz is
over 80 years old, and this unfortunate
accident will doubtless prove serious
affair.""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

It is noticeable afact that the most
ultra radical and bloody shirt speak ers
and writer's in the republican party are
found in the class who favor a coalition
of their party with the Mshonites in
Virginia. Such ..ViEginians who vote
WITH the Mahonites, but still prefer to
be democrats. if not democrats, South
ern men and Virginians," to which class
their leader says he belongs, will take
cognizance of this fact and subject it to
their reason. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

A YOUNG HORSE THIEF-VERDICT
IN RHYME.-The Salem Register of
Friday says:-
We gave. last week, the particulars of
q horse being stolen by a colOred boy by
the name of VIM. Braxton. He was
indicted by the grand jury on Monday,
and Tuesday he was tried. He is only
about IA or Is years of age, and his coun
sci, Colonel Hansbrough, maintained
that he was too, young to be guilty of
stealinga horse; he only wanted to take
ride to the country. &c. Thejury failed
to agree upon verdict, standing eight
for conviction to four for acquittal, The
prisoner was remanded to Jail for trial
at the next term of the court. Mr.. G.
Lewis Deyerle, foreman of the jury
wrote out the following verdict -
''The jury in the case of the little niger.
Gould easily agree if he was bigger;
But as the evening is growing late,
1t still remains four to eight"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

HOUSE BURNED In MONROE Co., w.
VA.-We learn from the Border Watch
man that on Wednesday evening, the
10Th of February, the house occupied by
Mr.. Knight, near Peterstown, sud-
denly caught fire, and was burned to
the ground. The house was the proper
ty of Mr. s. G. Williams, and had been
rented by Knight. Little or no furni
ture was destroyed, the house being the
only loss. Suspicious of incendiarism
are entertained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

GARFIELD UNWILLING TO PAY THE
PRIcE.-In alluding to the conference
of Jorgenson and Qezendorf, Republic
can congressman from this State, with
Gen. Garfield, the Lynohburg Ng,gsn-
ian SAYS
"Gen. Garfield would like to secure,
sufficient support for his party to enable
it to control Virginia; but he is evident
~ unwilling to pay the price that Ma
hone would demand, and does not think
that the Republicans can affor d to lower
their crest and make coInmon cause
with Repudiators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

DON'T KILL THE BIRDS.-The Blue
Birds and Robins are beginning to arrive,
and will soon be followed by other
sweet choristers of the field and grove.
They are the friends of the farmers, who
should see that none be allowed to be
killed. AS we have frequently said, we
repeat, that no birds should be killed,
and that there should be general law
to prevent it. Without birds to kill the
insects, no crops could be grown. This
fact should be constantly borne in
mind, and the birds should be protect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

T. AND SALE.-By virtue OF decree of the
IL circuit court of Augusta county, rendered
at the November term, 1880, in the cause of
missioner Of said court, sell, at public auction,
in front of the courthouse in Staunton, on
Monday, the 18th day of March, 1881,
that valuable tract of land known as the Fish.
burn Farm, situated about six miles from
Staunton, and half mile from the alley
Turnpike adjoining the lands of DR.. Eichelber-
ger, Mowry's heirs. and others, containing 157
acres.
The land is of good quality, well watered, and
with comfortable improvements, and in one of
the best neighborhoods in the county Of Au-
gusta.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, for which the purchaser will
give bonds and approved personal Sc curity,
and the title will be retained as ultimate secu-
rity. g. NJ, COCHRAN. JR.,
narl-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Rev. George H. Pool, formerly of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Philadel-
phia, who recently died of smallpox in
a hospital on Long Island and was bu-
ried in Potter's field, left property esti-
mated in value at least half million
dollars. He was native of Mononga-
hela county, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Young men should never furnish
slang expressions to young ladies, the
origin of which could not prudently be
given them, and young ladies should be
exceedingly careful in the use of any
'sIang" for at best it tinges strong of the
vulgar and is never regard ed as an in~
djcation of refinement,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

The POWER OF CORPORATIONs:-Th
retiring Governor of Indiana, Mr.. Isaac
P. Gray, in his recent message to 1.-The
Legislature, thus comments Oh the
growing power and corruption of cor
porations
"In my judgment the republic cannot
live in the atmosphere which now sur
rounds the ballot box. Moneyed cor
porations, to secure favorable legislation
for themselves, are taking an active part
in elections by furnishing large sums of
money to corrupt the voter and pur-
chase special privileges from govern
ment. If money can control the deci
sion at the ballot-hox, it will not be long
until it can control its existence"
There is, unfortunately, too much
reason to apprehend that the Governor
has pointed out the greatest danger that
now threatens the Republic. 1t is not
long since we heard that great rails
road magnate in neighboring State.
said that he .'could buy majority of
the Legislature more easily and cheaply
than he could buy the voters" and
therefore he preferred to operate direct
lv upon the legislative body after it was
constituted. What a commentary upon
the legislative bodies of the present day !!
-Lynchbwg VarginS0n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Talk with the country people where
you may, and you will find that they
are in no humor for an alliance with
Radicalism, nor will they permit Gem
eral Malone, nor any of his heutenaats,
to SO divide the Democratic party as to
insure its defeat. They will organize
on the color line to the extent of re-
tanning those laws, which the Republi-
cans and Mahoneites have promised the
negro to repeal. The PROPERTY holders
have no desire to support without help
the schools, the paupers, and the crimi-
nails Tnnchbur0 Adu0a,ce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

RAILROADS BOOMING
ton is in the midst of q Railroad excite
ment Unprecedented in all her history.
The Valley, The Richmond & Allegha.
ny, The Shenandoah Valley, The Pitts
bnrgh-are all looming up with more
or less probability Of early completion
to this point. The locations of the de-
pots are matters of interest, which will
affect the future prosperity and extern
sion of our town.-LecingtoY Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

The means which England deems ne
cessary to employ for governing Ireland
are repugnant to the spirit of the age.
and must be strongly condemned by the
best sentiment in all enlightened coun-
tries. The depotism of the Car of Rus
sia affords nothing more abhorrent than
the enforcement act. That measure
suspends all the customary safeguards
of personal liberty. It makes the will
of one man the supreme law of the land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

DEBT PAYERS AND REPUDIATORS.-
One of the absurdest claims put forth
by the Malone party of Virginia and
their Northern Republican allies, is,
that they are the true Debt Payers, while
the Conservatives of this State are the
real repudiators. Now, the Iact is, that
the Conservative party passed what is
known as the Funding bill of 1871, I'M
der which upwards OF twenty millions
of the debt were funded. But the dis
satisfied men who now train with Ma
hone, at the next session procured the
repeal of the law, which stopped all
funding under that bill. Then the
McCulloch bill. which threw off con-
siderable portion Of accrued interest,
and reduced the rage of interest on the
debt, was passed. The effect of that
law would have been to secure large
reduction of the yearly interest on the
public debt, would have brought OuI
yearly demands within the income de-
rived from the present rate of taxation,
and have restored fully the credit of the
State. But the Malone party in the
Legislature fought chat, and by the aid
of Republican votes, forced q measure
of repeal through both houses, which
was only thwarted by the veto of the
Governor. But they succeeded in ar
resting the process Of funding under that
law, and left us still paying six per cent.
under the Funding act OF 1871, upon q
large amount that would have been re-
funded under the McCulloch bill, to
bear for term of years interest at the
rate of only three per cent.
Now this is plain statement of the
facts in the case, and shows exactly
what has been done by these "Forcible
Readjusters," who impndently allege
that they are the true Debt-Payers, and
their opponents, who risked a schism in
the party and have ever stood firmly
against the doctrine of "forcible read
justment," to preserve the integrity
and good name of the State, are the
real Regulators What unparalleled
efrontery on the part of the Readjust-
ers, and arrant hypocrisy on the part OF
those Republicans who espouse their
cause, and yet claim to be committed to
the honest payment of public indebted
ness, both National and State Lynch
bLyO VI7.Oininn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

A LIBERAL GIFT.-Mr. Joseph
Wharton, of Philadelphia, has given
$780, to the University of Pennsyl-
vania to found department of finance
and economy to teach young men bust
ness theories and principles. g. ~.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Noah Lands, of Mt. Crawford, has
the "bossn sow and pigs. The SOW
weighs over 500 pounds and as brood
sow is hard to beat. She had litter of
pigs about four months ago, fifteen in
number-tWelye Of WHICH she is raising;
At four months old the pigs averaged
in weight Il pounds. He obtained the
sow from Kentucky.-Old Common
aDeuZth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
Mothers. Mothers,! Mo.hers!,,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of
with the excruciatng pain of cutting teeth
If SO, go at once and get a bottle Of MRS.
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will re.
lieye the poor little sufferer immediately-de-
pend upon it; there is no mistake about it,
There is not q mother on earth who has ever
used 1t. who will not tell you at once that it
mother, and relief and health to the child. OBJ
Grating like magic. 1t Is perfectly safe to use
in 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. Is cents bottle.
nO2-lV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
President-elect Garfield, like the other

President-elect Garfield, like the other
members of the more disreputable por-
ton of his party. while advising the
Virginia repqhlifaFy 70 ayoid ell faint Of
REPUTATION, stllitsl!s them that il they
decide to support the Mahoheites they
must do so as whole party. And this
he does, though he knows thatthe chief
plank in the Mahoneite platform is the
practical population of more than one.
third Of the State debt. The inference
is plain enough without being stated
Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

HOMM1SSIONERS'S ALE.-In pursuance
~ of a decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
ta rendered the November, term, 1880, in the
cause of Henderson and others VS.. Hendersons
Admir- and others, the undersigned will, on
Monday, March 18th, 1881,
(being County Court-day, sell at public auc-
ton, in front of the Courthouse in StauntOn,
two small tracts of iand belonging to the estate
of Shelton ]. Henderson, decd, one containing
tWenty-One acres, and the other seven.
teen acres. situated in the county of Angus
ia, about two and a half miles South west from
and adjoining the lands of Henry
Harrison, Robertus Henderson, and others.
These tracts will be offered separately.
TERMS OF SALE.-CaSh in hand sufficient to
pay cos s of suit and of sale; the residue to be
divided into three. equal annual instalments,
payable at one, two. and three years. respec.
lively, with interest from the day of sale, for
which the purchaser will be required to exc
cute bonds with approved personal security,
and the title will be withheld as ultimate Sc
curity. THOS. G. ELDER,
VIM. ]. NELSON,
marl-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

One hundred convicts are at work on on
the North River railroad ct the m g. IL
of the river, blasting off the nose }, Of Inc ne
mountain. About ten miles OF rall nave
been laid below Buchanan-sev erai
miles of it from the Forks up.-Le1''s9-
ton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

ROYAL WEDDING. AT Berlin, Prus.
STA. on last Sunday, week the eldest
son of the Crown Prince Frederick
William of Prussia. and grandson of
Queen Victoria was married to the
Princess Augusta Victoria Of Hoislein
Augustenburp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Elk Gov, Jas. L. Kemper. of Virginia
still continues to suffer greatly at times
from the effects of his wound received
at Gettysburg. aa3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

IS Senator Carpenter, of Wisconsin, had
an insurance of $52, 500 on his life. His
other assets were small.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

''SLY AND POLICY TENDENCY" PAR.
TY.-In speaking of the call by the
State Conservative Committee of State
Convention on the 4th of August, the
Valley Tsrgiraion says
"The call of Convention for so late
a date as the 4th of August, means ely,
policy-tendency programme.
If this be so, what must be the "sly,
and policy tendency programme" Of
the Republicans who advise that the
Convention of that party should not be
held till after the Conventions of both
the Democratic and Readjuster parties
This shows which is the "sly and policy
tendency" party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Gen. Malone has selected his seat in
the Senate on the Republican side, and
the Alexandria Gazette remarks that
"the only man from the whole South
with whom he will sit will be the Radi-
cal carpet Dagger Kellogg,-the last of
his race-truly a remarkable selection
for an associate. General Malone has
abju1ed the fellowship of the repre-
sentatives of his own section, and cho-
sen that of the avowed enemies of his
own people. But a willful man will
have his own way, though it leads to
certain ruin"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Mrs. Freeman, sister of ex-Gover.
nor Kemper, of Virginia, died few
DAVIS ago in Georgia.