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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Any person feeling himself aggrieved by the
assessment of his lands or lots made under the
provisions of this act, may, upon giving notice
to the assessor. apply to the court by which the
assessor was appointed, at the first, second or
third term after such assessment shall be made
and not after, to have the assessments of his
lands or lots corrected; which notice shall be
in writing and shall have appended thereto an
affidavit that, in the opinion of the affiant, the
assessment of his lands or lots is above the true
value thereof; which affidavit may De sworn to
by the owner or his duly authorized agent. In
all such applications it shall be the duty of the
attorney for the commonwealth in such court
to attend to the interest of the common ea1th
And if the court shall be satisfied that the as
sessment is too high, it shall reduce the same
to what is, in its opinion the true value of such
lands or lots but if it shall be OF opinion that
the assessment is too low, then it shall in
crease it in like manner; and such application
shall have precedence over all other causes
pending in said court. In any case in which
the owner Of lands or lots, or his agent shall be
dissatisfied with the value assessed because it
is too low, the assessor shall adopt the estimate
of the owner or his agent; but in cases of APP
peal from the decision to court as herein pro-
yided for costs shall not be taxed for or against
the appellant or the commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

GENUINE NEGRO Observation-Disclosures will be
genuine negro minstrel entertainment in the
Town Hall, on Friday night next. The per-
formers will be neither black-washed white
men nor white-washed black men. but genuine
bona tide colored men. From all that we can
learn we have no doubt the entertainment will
be very enjoyable one. One halfthe proceeds
will be given for the benefit of the poor, and the
other half will go to the Excelsior Brass Band.
This troupe possesses considerable talent and
we have no doubt the exhibition will be good
one
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

CRUsHED-IN.-On last Wednesday morning
the roof of the large warehouse at L. Bumgard-
ners distillery near Staunton was crushed in
by the weight of snow upon it. The whiskey
stored therein belonging to Burke & Bradley,
was not injured and was removed to the adj
Joining building,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
Gen. MahOne's New Party.

The Washington correspondent of the
New Orleans Times telegraphs that SEN
ator Malone Is preparing to organize
party in the South which shall be indie
pendent during the next four years, but
support Garfield's administration in
national affairs. He thinks an address
will soon be issued from Richmond en-
boGying and calculating liberal posi-
ton of political rights of negroes in
public schools, the ballot and other
questions .of State and National inter.
est. In another forthcoming document,
prepared by Gen. Malone, ''causes
which have kept the South solid will be
fully discussed and elaborated, and rem
edies whereby those causes can be re-
moved by new Southern policy of the
incoming Administration will be sug-
gested."
From other sources, we hear about
the same thing; and SO, it is fair to pre-
sumo that Gen. Malone will soon issue
his pronunciamentO the to faithful.
But, from all that has yet TRANSFERRED,
it may be safely assumed that the So
called independent movement means
neither more nor less than proposed
coalition of the MahOneites and negroes
to make the leader and founder of this
organization the arbiter of the political
destiny of Virginia.
Every body here knows that the col
ored population of this State have full
access to the public schools, and, to the
extent of their capacity, can derive the
same benefit from them that accrues to
the whites. The latter have no ''politi-
cal right in the public schools" that is
denied to the blacks unless we include
the privilege of contributing much the
larger portion. of the money that is re-
quired to sustain them. And the Ma
hone party, with the coveted aid of the
coIored Republican voters, propose to
increase the disproportion of school
support, against the whites, by abolish
ing the compulsion poll tax, now dedi-
Gated to the maintenance of the school
system. All this zeal for the public
schools is only for buncombe, and in
tended solely to secure the negro vote.
But we shall see what we shall see,
when the man who writes himself "Ma-
hone, Virginia." and who would be
Virginia, in the sense that Louis the
Fourteenth claimed to be the State, if
he could, issues his forthcoming procla-
nation. -ZyochbXrg Virgi91Son.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Prices this week for Beef Cattle range as fol-
lows =
Generally rated first quality-...........4 5Oa5 IS
Medium or good fair quality ..........3 5000 50
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows.2 50@13 90
Extreme range of prlces..................250@ 5 81
Most of the sales were from ...........4,25@1525
Receipts for the week 1910 head; sales 1913.
The market was slow to-day, with figures
little If any different from those of last week,
quality considered. In the retail trade prices
were not in all cases up to expectations Of buy
erS at wholesale, and efforts to meet them were
not realized, dealers finding it hard work to OBJ
tain, in all cases. the figures realized last week,
and numbers were left over unsold. to go East
at owners risk. There were some better tops
on the market than last week, the bulk Ofthem
to-day being middle Cattle.
Mich Cows-The receipts are light, and there
is a Slight demand for good Cows. We quote at
25@S45 per head, as to quality.
Sheep and Lambs-With an increase over
last week OF nearly 1000 head in the number of
the receipts, there is an improvement in their
quality, also In the activity of the mark ct at
least at the beginning of transactions, but ope-
rations were slow towards the close, There is
some outside demand and somewhat more ac-
tivity among butchers. We quote Sheep at 40
~ and Lambs at 4l9@614c per Id gross, through
the latter are mostly sold with the old sheep.
Arrivals this week 2736 head.
Hogs-There has been slight Increase in the
receipts over last week, with the quality fully
as good as 1t was last week in q major of the
pens, and in some shade better. Prices are
&c higher than on last Monday, Hogs selling
now at 69619c for common and rough sows and
stage, the better grades at 615(9654c, and extra
at &c per Id net. The market has shown a Ialr-
iy active trade at the improved prices, Arr1-
walls this week 5027 head
RICHMOND, January s, 1881.
SALES.
WHEAT.-Lancaster-S6 bushels at 81 Is and
$1.22 Tor good and very good. Fultz-6S Bushels
at 81 and s.. 10 for common and Sl.l for very
good
CoRN.-White, 3lS bushels at SIC. and 53c. for
good, very good, aid prime Mired, IA bushels
at 52c. for prime and very good.
FLOUR.
Flour dull. We quote: Fine, S3@3.5O; extra,
$3.50; superfine, S4.5O@4.75; common family
S5.75@s6; choice or patent family, 81. 50@S;
stanton Inspection, extra, S5.5O@S5.60.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

MARRIAGES IN COUNTY AND CIrY-During
the past year the marriages in this County
were 2O7 of which so were of colored people, In
the city, Al. of which 10 were of colored people.
In the city there were six divorces of colored
people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

It is not the quantity eaten that give s
strength, life, blood, and health. 1t is the
thorough digestion of the food taken, let it be.
much or little. Therefore, do not stimulate up.
the stomach to crave food, but rather assist di-
gestion after eating, by taking Simmons Liver
Racu1atOr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
The Reason Why.

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is
produced by Its cleansing and purifying
action on the blood: Where there is a
gravelly deposit in the urine, or milky,
ropy urine from disordered kidneys, it
cures without fail. Constipation and
piles readily yield to its cathartic and
healing power. Put up in dry vegetable
form or liquid livery concentrated), eth
er acts prompt and sure.-IToy Budget.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

MEssRs. PAUL AND FULKERsoN.-I
interviewed Virginian to day who is
rarely at fault in his views, and he in
formed me that Messrs. Paul and Full
kerson will not go into the Democratic
caucus of the House. He added that if
they do not John T. Harris will beat
Mr.. Paul at the next election Wash.
Cor. Dispatch, 9Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

CTOCK EOLDERS, yyEwrrNu
~ Stoclkholders of the National Valley Bank
q SLann Ton, will convene in annual meeting,
AZ Snelr king House in Staunton, Va, on
~ ~ ESDA4 I, JANUARY 11th 1881. at IL o'clock
~, THOS. A. BLEDSOE, Cashier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

FATHER RYAN. the poet priest" of the
south. has been giving readings, from his own
poems, at various points IN Virginia. Could
he not be induced to visit Staunton? We are
sure he would have a large and apprec Iative
audience,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

REAssEssMENT IN AUGUSTA CoU NTY The
reassessment of lands in this county reports
the diminution in valuation at the sum of
$427 1888, which, at the present rate of taxa
tion,-5O cents on the Sl00-will reduce the State
tax in the county to the amount of 50, 80.
The following is the assessment in ca CHI Dis
trict, as compared with that in 1875 nd the
difference in each showing the diminutft W.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

MARRIAGES IN MISUNDERSTANDING she
past year there were in Rockingham County
21S marriages, of which 1893 were of white, and
25 of colored people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

VIM. Peters, a well, known-intelllgent and
polite colored man Of Harrisonburg, died on
Saturday week, aged "a years. He was sal idler
by trade and at one time was in good Giro UNI
stances
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

MARY w. PORTER, of New Orleans. has
written new story entitled Five Little
Southerners' which is to be published in a. lew
days by D. LoTHRoP & Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Whisperings of Love.-Your ba by's life is in
danger whenever it is troubled with cough
or cold. Give DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup. PRICE
25 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

DON'T FoRGEr.--I am selling choice Roast.
ed Rio Coffee, at 20 cents per pound. Try it.
1an1l-2t J. 3. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

IN THE CITY CoURT-at its present term, D.
H, Henry, of Lynchburg, was admitted to prac-
tice law. He represents Oscar Wiinbush, who
is now in Jail on the charge of eating G. s..
Snead, in December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

CALENDAR.-We are indebted to the
Staunton SPECTATOR for an excellent
Calendar for the year 1881. It is neatly
prepared and printed.-She,a. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
Mothers! Methers!! Mothersl!r

IHuGHPFS! MVCnefS!! MOLmeFSI!I
Are you disturbed at night and broken of
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth !?
II 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 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 OPP
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 25 cents bottle.
molly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Bear In mind that Thornburgs is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. te22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
seGREEN SEAL
WHITE LEAD.

Is warranted equal 10 any IN the United
States. dec7.3
DEAL estate AGENCY.-lhe UNDER
Ii signed beg leave to inform the public
that they have resumed the business of Real
Estate agents. Parties desiring to buy or sell
reaieState can call ON the undersigned at their
law office in Staunton; or information can be
obtained of Messfs E. M. Cushing & Son.
ap6-tf V.&V.C. ELDER & NELSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

The VANDALIA LINE is the reat fast mail
route between the East and the w est, via st.
Louis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
1.-THE PEAsE DRAMATIC CoMpAsY.n-This

1.-THE PEASE DRAMATIC CoMPANY."-This
popular company will make their first appear
ance in Staunton, in the Opera House on next
Thursday evening, in the popular play of Rip
Van Wrinkle This company comes endorsed
by the press generally in the hi chest terms of
praise. The Cleveland (O.) Herald says "the
company is composed of the best talent the pro-
fession affords, every one being particular good
in his or her role. Mr.. Henry Pease, the lead
ing man, and Miss Belle Crowell are deservedly
of more than ordinary mention, and have
eclipsed anything we have had the pleasure of
SEEING" The Winchester Tim IS says, ''Mr
Pease is an actor of ability, and is supported by
a company of more than ordinary merit" The
Charlestown Free Press says, 1.-The performan-
ces are in every way satisfactory" The Bar
nessville CO., Republican says, next to Mr.
Jefferson, who is the best Rip, we place Mr..
Pease; by many he is thought to be his equal.'
The Hagerstown News says, "the Company is
good and all are well up in their parts"
With these and many more most hearty en-
dorsements we feel safe in assuring our read
ers that they will be amply repaid in attending
their performances. They will be here for three
nights. commencing on Thursday evening with
Rip Van Wrinkle, with a change of bill each
succeeding night. Don't fail to Sc them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

If you want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thorn burg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

A Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat should
pc stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
Ancurable Lung Disease or COnsump-
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRIO
CHES are certain to give relief i'm Asth-
ma. bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, Con.
" years the Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
Lon. They are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant use for a ear
ly an entire generation, they have attained
well merited rank among the few staple RENE
o;es 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, 1881-01-11

EAINES'S 4 u and Black Diamond
CSpnrs nOy30-ff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

YEARss WORK OF THE COUNTY CoURT.-DuY-
ing the past yGar in the County Court of Angus
ia there has been a3 deeds and other writings
admitted to record. an@sscs en- parte settlements
confirmed and recorded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

THREATENED PERSECUTION OF THE
JEWS IN GERMANY.-We are gratified
to find that the views we expressed last
week in reference to the threatened per-
secution of the Jews in Germany are so
throughly concured in and vigorously
maintained by SO able a paper as The
State, which says
The Middle-Age Barbarism against
the Jews in Germany seems likely, we
are glad to say, to be checked. The
Emperor is reported to have expressed
himself strongly on the subject and we
hope, for the honor of Germany, the
credit of modern civilization, and the
self respect of humanity, that the per-
secutlon threatened against the Jewish
race in the German Empire will remain
threat.
Even as a threat, it is disgrace to
Europe, for even as threat is carries us
back to the darkest of the dark ages
when one among the greatest races of
the world, one of the oldest, strongest,
most useful of the world, was the object
OF constant warm name, pious, and
in fact, devilish-waged by the peoples
who derived from that race its very BIZ
BILE. its Book of Faith. Century after
century, before, during, and after the
frenzied crusades for the possession of
the birthplace of the Hebrew, Jesus, the
Christ, the Hebrews, from whose blood
he was born, were harried, prosecuted
and oppressed to & degree hardly to be
Imagined now and not equaled even by
the horrid cruelties lately practiced in
ROumania and Bulgaria.
The great Empire fGermany must be
other than the savage provinces of the
lower Danube. 1t must know that this
new crusade is abhOrrent to reason and
to right"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Ladies, come and see the beautiful dis
play of Holiday Goods before you make
your purchases.
JAS. w. NEWTON.
decl4 Lock Box 81, Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Obituaries are charged FOR at Advertising Ttsces.
Notices Of deaths published PRECAUTIONARY.
VAN LEAR.-At Mt Scion, on the 7th inst, of
diphtheria, Margie, little daughter of d. N.
and Mamie Van Lear, aged years.
SNYDER.-On Sunday evening, the Sd instant,
three miles west of Staunton. Jacob H. Sny-
der, aged S8 years.
THoMPsoN.-In Winchestey, on Sunday morn
Ing, January I'd, after short illness, at the
residence of Rev. Geo. w. Anderson, Mrs.
Mary Thompson, in the 77lh year of her age.
BUsH.-At the residence of Mr.. Robt. 1. Kurtz,
in Winchester, on the 3lst of December, 1880,
Mr.. ]. Andrew Bush, in the 10th year OF his
age.
WIsK.-Mrs. Bertha Wise, wife of Mr.. Adolph
Wise, died at the residence of her husband in
Harrisonburg, on Sunday afternoon, I'd inst,
in the 10Th year of her age.
Rev. Dr. HOckheimer, of Baltimore, who was
present performed the last sad rites of sepul-
ture according to the ritual OF the Hebrews, of
which congregation Mr.. Wise is s leading
member. Mrs. w. now sleeps in the Hebrew
burying- ground near Harrisonburg, and her
spirit is at rest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
Important to Real Estate 0w ers.

Mr.. EDITOR will you and the other city
papers publish the following law for the i'm
formation of owners of real estate in the city.
Yours, Respectfully,
John B. EVANS Assessor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

HEAVY EHoATs.-Mr. Jacob Zimmerman,
near Parnassus. recently butchered lot of
shoats, eight months old, which averaged two
hundred and forty-three poands. Will Mr..
Zimmerman please inform MS Of what breed
they were?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

DEMONSTRATION B. Evans, assessor,
has completed the city valuation for 1880. AS
made by him it foots up son ething over
sl,56O.OOO, as against the previous assessment OF
81 ,S5l, 12S. His book will be seen at the city
clerks Office by parties interested
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

SUDDEN DEATHs.-Mr. Anthony
Mustoe, of Bath county, who was in
coed health and attending to his bust
ne as usual, fell dead at his home
Monday, January 80, 1881. Deceased
was about 63 years old, and esteemed
by all who knew him as g kind and
conscientious man-walking upright
as an exemplary christian and living q
pure and beautiful life.
Mr.. William Handley Burk, also, di-
ed very suddenly Wednesday evening,
December 18th, 1850. Mr.. Burk had
been resident of Covington for many
years and was well known all over the
county. He was born in Monroe coun
,ty, Va, on the Goth of February, 1922.
and was married to Almira c. Hand
ley on the 7th of November, 1874. Mr..
Burk was a blacksmith by trade, and
was regarded as an honest, quiet inof-
fensive citizen.-He was in good
health up to the hour of his death.
Near the close of the day of his death
he stepped out to bring in an arm full
of wood, and it being icy, he slipped
and fell, the back of his head striking,
which caused conclusion of the brain
resulting in death. His remains were
buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery Al.
Iegh0ny Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

WOOD! WOOD!!-We want few loads OF
good seasoned cord wood. Patrons wishing to
pay their subscription in wood will please de-
liver it at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

COLD IN HIGHLAND COUNTY, The Highland
Recorder reports the mercury on Friday norm
ing, the 3lst ult., as standing at 20 degrees be-
low zero in Monterey, and at "a degrees below
zero at Mcdowell, and other PAGES in that
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
s2s6,567.2
Personals.

HAINES'S 4 u and Black DIAMOND
Cigars. nov30-n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

GENTLENIEN'S SHIPPERS FOR cHR1sT
MAS. A nice northumberland
G. L. WELLEk'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

. "Generol Malone is the leader of the
true Debt Payers of Virginia. Ma
tiomdl Republican.
There is richness. There is GOODNESS,
cooler than the late polar wave. There
is brass more brassy than battery of
howitzers. There is faisehood more
false than Munchausen's best. 1t is a
huge joke. Let us all smile. Malone
leading the debt pay ers! What will the
faithful followers of the Boss say to that?
What will the State creditors say to it ?
What will the ''Funders" say ?-what
will everybody say?
Why, they will say-if they are in
the secret, if not we will let them in
that the National Republican is edited
by fellow named Gorham, a rantank-
erous Radical dearly beloved friend
of Senator elect Malone who wants to
be elected Secretary of the Senate, to do
which he will have to secure the vote of
said Senator-elect, and to accomplish
that he is fighting the battle of the Boss
in Virginia. Only that and nothing
more. Remember it, people of Virginia
this impertinent Radical-this med
dler and interloper, classifying the posi-
ton of the Democrats of Virginia and
championing that of their worst ene-
mics.
And be sure to keep an eye on the
little Senator to see how he votes for
the office for which Gorham bankers.
The laborer is worthy of his hire
Lynch6urg NeaOs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11
Total IS $50, 54s.O3 S, 132, 1856. so s427, $50.

HAINES'S a u and Black Diamond
CfUars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

Application has just been made for patents
On Instruments by the use of which it is said
enlarged or strengthened. The method is high
ly endorsed by medical men. Those interested
may obtain full Information by writing TO
Ponce deLeon Co., Atlanta, Ca, enclosing
stamp for reply.-Charteston Mercu,:y dec2l
AGENTS AND CANVASSERS Make from So to
$oO per week selling goods for e. G. RIDEOUT
q CO., IL Barclay Street, New York. Send for
their Catalogue and TERMS augI7-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

UMBRELLAS-large and small-at
G. L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
DERBY HATS, for Men, Bows. and Ladies'
CHEAP, at q. +: WETLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store
lanes embroidered and Kid Slip
pers tor the HOLIDAYS, at
@, L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-11

RE-AssEssMENT IN RocEBRIDGE.-The report
of the assessors in Rockbridge shows the fol-