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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20
Condition Of the President.

We are sorry to announce that the
condition of the President is reported
to be unfavorable and critical.
The Baltimore Sun Of yesterday says
that the news from Long Branch is Of
the gloomiest and most depressing char
acter, and all indications point to the
fact that the President is now passing
through crisis which in his low state
he may not be able to overcome. On
Saturday morning he had a severe chill,
followed by vomiting, with an accel-
Grated pulse. During Sunday he was
comparatively quiet and comfortable,
but Sunday night he had another chill.
and the physicians, although they have
not abandoned all hope, speak in very
respondent terms. The next forty-eight
hours will undoubtedly show whether
or not the President can stand the i'm
mense strain upon his system or wheth'
er he will succumb.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY. September 10th, P. NJ
Though the gravity of the Presidents
condition continues, there has been nc
aggravation of his symptoms since thu
noon bulletin was issued. He has slept
most of the time, coughing but nttl'
and with more ease. The sputa re-
mains unchanged. A sufficient amour
of nourishment has been taken and re
tanned. Temperature, 9S.4 pulse. l02
respiration, IS.
1.-THE noon bulletin announced n
change for the better in the President
condition since he had been attacks
with a chill and coughing. His tenn
perature was about normal, and hi
pulse slightly accelerated.]
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

SERGEANT MASON WHO ATTEMPTED
TO SHOOT GUITEAU.-We noticed the
fact in our last issue that, on Sunday
night of last week, John A. Mason,
First Sergeant, Company B., Second U.
s. Artillery, employed in guarding Gui-
teau. who attempted to assassinate Presi-
dent Garfield, made an attempt to shoot
that prisoner in his cell. A Washing
ton correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says:-
"Mason was in Texas when the news
of the assassination was received, and
says that at that time all his comrades
made Q vow to kill Guiteau if they
could ever get shot at him. He de-
clared he enlisted for service a. soldi-
or, and not to guard assassins like Gui-
teau. He was born near LOCUST Grove,
Orange county, Va, and married there
q relative of the same name. He claims
to be distant relative to Senator James
NJ. Mason of the Confederate States, en-.
voy to Great Britain, who was captur-
ed with Slidell. All his brothers serv-
ed in the Confederate army"
1.-THE warden of the prison thinks
Mason must have examined the location
of Guitesp's cell window very carefully
to have made the shot he did, for If the
ball had entered q half inch from where
it did, it would have missed the window
entirely, as the window of the cell is
not directly in line with the outside
window. In order to see the inside
window at all q person would have to
stand at the extreme northwest side OF
the outside window. and then it is al
most impossible to observe anything but
the outline of the inside window, and
no one but good marksman could
sh cot into 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

consideration Of any sort for surrender.
ing the possession Of those letters Ii =
liar and Q william.
If Captain Blair IL willing to submit
the question Of his responsibility for
these letters to
A FAIR TEST,
I challenge him to sue me for libel, and
I will find ample security to make good
all the damages he may recover.
[Signed1 w. LEIGH WILSON.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT FORWARD.
ING ABOVE.
About one hour after Wilson gave me
the above he met Blair a. follows: A
gentleman asked Wilson to take q
drink. They together proceeded to the
bar, which IL next door to Captain
Blair's Office. When Wilson got to
Blair's office-door Blair met him in
front of his door and said, "Do you
want to see me? 2"
Wilson answered, mo, I don't !; you
have my communication"
At this point several of Blair's friends
interfered and took him away. Thus
ended the day, which has been one Of
intense excitement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

Hon. J. r. TUCKER AND THE o. g.
SUPREME CoURT.-T b Q Washington
correspondent Of the Cincinnati E.sqlir-
er says that 1.-THE name Of Hon. J. RAN
dolph Tucker, of Virginia. is favora-
bly, spoken of ITO fill "the vacancy
on The United States Suprem e
Bench, occasioned by the death of Judge
Clifford" AS the South Is not repre-
scented on the Bench of the Supreme
Court of the United States, 1t is proba-
BILE that the vacancy now existing will
be filled by the appointment ola South
ern man, and we know Of none whose
purity Of character. literary culture, and
profound legal learning. better entities
him to that appointment than our own
distinguished citizen Hon j . Randolph
Tucker. His appointment, we are sure,
would be acceptable to the whole South.
COALITION TICKET IN ROCKINGHAM.
The County Convention of the Ma
hone-C Coalition party Of Rockingham
met In Harrisonburg on Saturday week
and nominated the following ticket for
the Legislature:
For the Senate, DR.. ]. B. Webb, (Ma.
honeite.
For the House of Del gates, Henry B.
Harnsberger, (Mahoneite) and Philan-
der Herring (Republican.)
Hon. John Paul made a speech on
this occasion, and, as reported by the
Old Commonwealth. said their party
was "bound to win, because the whole
Republican strength was coming up to
back Cameron h Co."
Their sole reliance is upon the negro
vote as Cameron told the negroes at
Petersburg.
Paul expects the Malone State ticket
to be elected as he was. by negro votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20
LAND SALES.

GALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL
y PROPERTY.-As Administrator of the es-
tate of VIM. L. Hunter. dec'd. will sell at his
Waynesb0ro.' at public auction, on
Wednesday. September. 18th, 1881,
II fair. If not, the next fair day. ali the Person
Holsehold and Kitchen Furniture.
7head of Horses, "A work Horses, nne Stallion
and Colts). Is or 20 head of Cattle q Milc d
head of Hogs, all the Farming Implements,
embracing Mccormick Harvester. McCor-
mick Mower Bick11 sdoS H PIams DILL:
Harness. &c. Also Top Buggy and Harness.
about $40 bushels Of Wheat 81 or 40 acres Of Corn
50 toms Of nice Hay. and a large quantity Of
Wheat straw. Several thousand feet Of good
Lumber; some Locust Posts, DC.
under; on all sums above ten collars the pur-
chaser will give negotiable note well endorsed,
payable at sixty days; B; M. ELLIS,
NoTE-All persons holding claimsagainat the
estate of w. L. Hunter, decd, will present them
to me. And all persons knowing themselves
ward and settle. B. M. ELLIS,
Administrator.
: e. M. Cushing & Son. Auctioneers. sep6-3t
COMMIsSIONER6' SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE REAL EsTATE.--Pursuant to q de-
cree Of the Circuit Court OF Augusta county.
rendered in the cause of w. II. Bells heirs vs.
W. 81. Bells widow. DC. on the 22nd day Of
front OF the Courthouse. in 6taunton, on
Monday, the 06th day Of September, 1881,
q tract OF land belonging to the estate of W. II.
Bell, decd. situated In Augusta county, about
eight miles Northwest Of Staunton, adjoining
the lands Of A. B. Lightner and others, CON.
taining III A., r.. and 10 r. This farm
is situated In q good section OF the county &C
cessible to schools. churches. &c. Has ON it q
good Dwelling House and other out -
and the sale offers q fine OPP
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 credit OF one. two, and
three years from day Of sale, payable in equal
annual instalments,-the purchaser giving
bonds for said deferred instalments with ap-
proved personal security. bearing interest from
late and waving the homestead exemption,
md the title to be retained as ultimate Aecuri.
~. g. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.;
w. A. HUDSON,
auq30- tda Com misRiOners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

STORM IN PART OF ROCKINGHAM
On Sunday afternoon of last week,
whilst we were having gentle and re-
freshing rain here, q storm of some vio-
lence prevailed in portion Of Rocking.
am county. The Old Commonwealth
says -
"Near Cowan's Station, Mrs. Sum.
mers' house Was blown and smashed to
pieces, and house of widow Ettinger
was also destroyed. No lives were lost
that we have heard of. Coming this
way, about an acre of woods was des-
troyed, the trees being torn up by the
roots and many broken to pieces. Chas.
J. Brock had part Of the tin roof of his
house blown of, and Mr.. Giel's barn
roof was blown off also. Dew. Golf
man lost rick of straw and quantity
of fodder. There were other losses, but
we failed to learn the names of those
who were losers, living In the tract of
the Storm"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

DEATH OF A RESPECTABLE CITIZEN
OF GREENBR1ER COUNTY, w. Va
We learn from the Greenbrier indie.
pendent that Mr.. William Caraway, of
Muddy Creek, in that county, died on
the 9TH instant, after lingering illness,
in the eth year of his age. He was one
of the best citizens of that county,
highly esteemed and much respected by
all who enjoyed his acquaintance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN OF
MONROE COUNTY, w. VA.-We learn
from the Border Waterman that Mr.
Samuel B. Keenan,, an aged and highly
respected citizen of that county, died al
the home of his nephew, Mr.. FL. J.
Kelly, near Union, on Monday even
ing, the 9Th inst, aged "a years and
months.
IRON ORE IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY.
The Allegheny Tribune says that ION
the Haynes estate, near Williamson,
some prospecting has recently been
done for iron ore. They found 1t big.
General Skeen says it's the biggest
deposit in Allegheny county-enough
to run half dozen furnaces like Long
dale and Low-4oor for thousand
years."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

ARRESTED IN NICHOLAS COUNTY,
w. VA.-The Nicholas wv. Va. CHron-
5cle says that T. F. Cough of Roane
county has been arrested in Nicholas
county charged with assisting a man
named Saulsberry, alias Shields, to get
some horses, under false petenses, from
James Matheny, of Birch river. The
accused was required to give bond in
the penalty of $500 to appear at the next
term of the Circuit Court to answer an
Indictment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20
'sVict0ry In the Air."

The news from all parts of the State
is of the most encouraging character
for the success of the Democratic ticket.
The news from the Southwest, in which
Major Daniel is now speaking, is par.
ticularly cheering. In letter received
by us from Wytheville, under date Of
the 18th, we are assured that "the South
western tour in advocacy of our cause
is already an assured success. The
greetings of the people show that vic
tory is in the air. Magnificent au-
diences greet our gallant standard
bearer. The work goes bravely on"
Not to elect the gallant, able, and &C.
complished Daniel would be not only
calamity. but disgrace, to our State.
He should be elected by triumphant
majority. Every true son Of Virginia
should not only vote for him, but use
his greatest efforts to ensure his election
by large majority. He richly deserves,
and should receive the earnest and en-
thusiastic support of every one who
feels an interest in the honor, fame, and
interests of Virginia. Let there be no
drones in the hive of his supporters,
but all earnest and industrious workers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

RIOTERS CoNvICTED.-At Hinton,
Summers County, w. Va, on Saturday
of last week, as we learn from the
Mountain Herald, four colored men
were convicted of riotous conduct, and
sentenced to 80 days imprisonment and
find $65 each. They were sent to the
Jail of Greenbrier County at Lewisburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

A BRAKEMAN HUTTON Monday
of last week, c. A. Callaghan, Brake.
man on freight train, fell from car
near Allegheny Tunnel on the Ches. &
Ohio Railway. Fortunately, no bones
were broken, but he was considerably
bruised and hurt in the face.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

Mrs. Parish, wife Of Andrew J. Far
ish, the treasurer of Albemarle county,
Va, suddenly fell and expired on Tues
day, while preparing to take the train
at Berryville, Va, for her home in
Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

DEMocRATIC CANDIDATE IN SHENAN-
DoAH.-Capt. Jacob g. Nef was, on
Monday of last week, unanimously
nominated by the Democrats Of Shenan.
doah county for the House of Delegates.
The Shenandoah Herald says
"It is due Capt. Neff to say that the
honor came to him unsought. It came
because the people of Shenandoah have
in his ability, in his integrity
and in his HONOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

Hon. GEO. D. WISE AT WYTHEvILLE.
From the correspondent Of the Stote,
we make the following extract from the
report Of. the speech Of Hon. Geo. D.
Wise, at Wythville on Monday of last
week. After stating that the Funding
bill Of 1871. was passed in opposition to
the vote of a majority of the Democrats
ofthe Legislature by aminority of DEM
ocrats assisted by the Republicans, he
said:
"When this measure was passed
where was William Malone? He was
in green pastures then. He was in re-
ceipt then of S25 600 per annum. With
hired lobby this pico ayune magician
passed law to give himself "a 600. 600,
and bankrupt railroad. With his
pockets full he leaves his laborers un-
paid. These poor people heard their
children cry for bread, while he could
give to his own paper, his organ $72. 900
to grind out his Infamous lies. That
organ was bought up to lie, and 1t does
it to perfection. In 1877, this man Ma
hone was . candidate for Governor OF
this State. You remember that year
that William e. Cameron was his lieu.
tenant, and when he was hopeless of
success, he decided to nominate Holli-
day for Governor. This man Cameron
denounced John Goode of Norfolk be.
cause he opposed the payment Of West
Virginia's fifteen millions. Cameron
was worse than Shylock he demanded
not only the pound of flesh, but the last
drop of blood, rather than Yirginia's
honor shall suffer, (this same honor
that Frank Blair has discovered will
not buy q breakfast.) He now denies
he said 1t, but when such men as Gen.
Walker, Arthur Phleger, Senator Ro.
bert E. Withers and Maj. Daniel heard
him say it in the presence of 1000 peo-
pie, what is his denial worth?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

FOUND DEAD IN CALIFORNIA
Samuel G.. Clay, son of DR.. Thomas G..
Clay, Greenbrier county, w. Va, who
was engaged in herding cattle for Mr..
Geo. Rowell, formerly Denvers, ILL.,,
was found dead in the mountains of
California on the 10Th OF August, Is
miles from a wagon road. The cause
of his death is unknown. His body
was found lying under tree with his
gun bIoken, one barrel discharged, and
a limb lying near by that had fallen
from the tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

A duel was fought TUESDAY morning
between Leland Leatherman, mayor Of
Arkansas City, and Jos. Rucker, an
attorney of the same city. Both were
wounded; Rucker, 1t il believed. fatally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

Did anybody ever hear of either Ma
hone or Cameron being opposed to the
poll-tax, or whipping-post. Or the Fund
ing bill, until they betrayed the Demo.
cratic party and sought refuge In the
arms Of the negroes and Republicans to
complete their selfish and ambitions
ends? Not that we remember. -COn-
serv0tjve- Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

WHITE SNAKE.-Mr. L. w. Bruce
the druggist, has quite a:curiosity in the
shape Of q white snake. It was captur-
ed in the mountains within few miles
of Hinton, and is of the viper species
Mountain Herald.
The GreenbSier Independent will
Offset this white" snake with black
one or green, or violet, or some other
color. It will not be beaten in thecolor
any more than in the size and number
of snakes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

DANIEL BEATS A CIRCUs.-A CORES
pondent of the Richmond State writing
from Wytheville under date of the 10th
inst, says:-
IA circus was In town this evening,
but Daniel drew larger crowd than the
circus in attracting or drawing q
crowd"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

bridge over Davis creek, below Charles
ton on the G. and o. Railway, was de"
stroyed by fire on Tuesday night last.
The passenger train will run as usual,
and transfer at the burnt bridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20


made, Is A Lieut. out of the whole
cloth. 1t originated with, and has been
circulated by, those who tell the truth
by accident and speak falsehood by
habit. As a member of the Legislature
of 1S69-'7O, I helped to establish the pub
lie school system, and during service
of seven years In the Senate and House
of Delegates, I have consistently and
persistently voted tor every measure
which in my judgment would secure
them full appropriations, and maintain
and amplify the system.
Twas an earnest advocate of the Hem
KEEL School Bill, which has done more
for the schools than any other single
measure. The coalition party, which
was in full power during the last session
of the General Assembly. attested their
respect for that excellent Democratic
measure by leaving it una)tered in the
statute book, and by offering nothing
in substitution for it.
Endorsed by all parties, it Is an
achievement of which the Democracy,
who fathered it, may well be proud.
am not opposed to, but heartily in
favor of the public schools. Two rea-
sons alone sufi1cet to confirm this opinion.
First, They constitute the cheapest sys-
tenn Of public education which the wit
of man can devise. Secondly, They
furnish the most certain means of edu.
cation-openlng the doors to all races,
and all classes alike, and inviting them
to come and drink of the water OF
knowledge freely.
1t is falsely pretended by the coalition
party that they re-opened 1000 schools,
which had been closed. The Demo-
cratic measure, known as the Henkel
School Bill, and. the reduction of the
amount of coupons received annually,
furnished the funds to reopen them.
The Democratic School Board applied
them. The coalitionists did nothing
but let the funds 60 where the Demo-
Gratis designed they should 60.
1t is equally false that the Democracy
ever diverted a dollar of the school
money.
The coupons which intercepted it for
a number of years were created by the
original funding act. A majority of the
Democrats in the General Assembly vo-
ted against that act. AND I, AT THAT
TIME, REPRESENTING CAMPBELL AND
LYNCHBURG IN THE HOUSE OF DELE
GATES, VOTED AGAINST 1T.
The Republicans gave it the support
which passed it.
The Democrats subsequently repealed
it; and when the repeal proved ineffec-
tive, under the decisions of the State
and Federal courts, they devised and
put in force the measures which have
secured the school fund, enabled arrear-
ages to be paid, and put new life and
vigor in the entire system.
I stand upon a platform, and represent
a party, which pledges itself to support
and maintain the schools. Mypersonal
opinions entirely accord in that view.
If am elected Governor of the State, I
will do my utmost to foster and protect
the schools.
What more can any friend of the sys-
tenn desire or ask?
Whosoever shall insinuate or declare
that am opposed to the public schools.
written upon his brow. @szsx.-s=---
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

By collision, at Thornton, w. Va,
on Thursday week, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, four passengers
were killed and fourteen wounded, and
among the killed was Miss Nellie, q
daughter of Colonel Robert White, Ex~
Attorney. General of West Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

The first colored lawyer admitted to
the bar in the Jefferson Nv. Va.) Cir
cult Court, and perhaps in the State
anywhere, Is John II. Hill, the court
having last week entered an order
granting him leave to practice therein.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

RIDDLEBERGER.-A Woodstock cor
respondent of the State furnishes the
following
III. H. Riddleberger in his speech at
Woodstock on the evening Of Saturday,
August 20, 1881, ridiculed the limp leg,
Roman nose and Grecian forehead and
initiated the limp movement of Major
Daniel"
(Signed)
G. E. NEWMAN,
VIM. III. SMITH,
WEST HOsHOUR,
VIM. HOUsHOUR,
J. A. DYsART,
ROBERT FRAvEL,
CHAs. WILLIAMS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

The natural respiration is 16 to IS per
minute, pulse go to IS beats per minute,
and the ordinary temperature of the
body 984.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20
CaMMIssIONER's OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, Sept. 18th, 1881.
navid EaFly's Creditors


David Eafly's Infa ats and ais.
All parties interested In the foregoing cause
will TAKE NoTICE,-That will proceed at my
office. in Staunton. on the 18th day of October
neat, to state the following accounts, viz: lst.
An account of the real and personal estate Of
David EARLY, decd; End, An account Of the
debts Of said Early; 3rd, An account Of the
Of Samuel A. Driver. Admir-
Of said Early, &C., &c. At which time and
place parties will appear without further mo-
tice. JOHN IA. KINNEY.
sep20-4t Commissioner In Chancery.
WANTED IA PRACTICAL PRINTER,
w of thirty years experience on newspa-
per and Job Work, desires to obtain employ
ment In some office where he can make an
honest living. Reference given as to capacity.
II desired. Address 8. D. M,
Box 20, Staunton. Va.
or, 8. D. NJ,
sep20 Box 43, Front Royal, Va.
UYANTED.-A settled WHITE WOMAN
w to do the work Of Q small family, Must
be well recommended. Apply at
Number 1O7,
sep20-1t West Frederick Street,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20


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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

A land slip near the village of Elm,
in Switzerland, killed 200 persons and
destroyed 80 houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

The King of Dahomey has made an
other human sacrifice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20
Daniel ON Schools.

JOHN w. DANIEL, IN HIS SPEECHES AT
HARRIsoNBURG, AUGUST 18TH; NEW
MARKET, AUGUST 18TH, AND WOOD
STOCK, AUGUST 18TH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-20

sep20 Staunton, Va.
r AND SALE-Pursuant to decree OF An.
IL gusta Circuit Court, at March term, 1881,
in suit of 81. ]. Lush baugh & Bro. VS.. B. B. DON
aghe's Admir-. we will offer at public auction,
to the highest bidder, ON
Saturday, September 17th, 1881,
In front Of the Court-houSe.of Augusta county,
q tract Of
106X Acres of Good Land.
belonging to the estate OF Or. b. B. Donagne,
decd,
This land Is about one mile from Sta unton.
on the South side Of the Churchville road, and
is partly in timber. With proper attention 1t
would make valuable farm, and though now
unimproved it is an attractive location for q
residence.
TERMs:-Cash to pay costs Of suit and sale,
and residue on bonds at one, two, and three
years. with interest, and personal security
Title retained till paid.
G. NJ. HARRISON,
T. p. RANSOM,
aug16-tds Commiss}6ners.
POstpOnement!Th alb we sale; is post
poned until Saturday, Oaober 22nd, 1881.
T. d. RANSOM,
G, NJ. HARRISON,
sep20-tds Commissioners.