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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

Capt. Rives got down very inoppor-
timely on the wrong side of the fence.
He should have discerned the signs O.
the times little better. But be failed
to see that Malone was losing his grin
on the Republican party, and that the
better class of journals all over the
North are denouncing the coalition, and
demanding that it be broken.-Lynch-
burg VSrgisidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

THE MILK IN THE Cocoa NUT.-In
reference to the motive which impels
Capt. J. FL. Rives, the Republican debt
payer and Collector of Internal Revenue
for the Lynchburg District, in announce
ing his purpose to support the Malone
party, to which he has been violently
opposed. when in danger of losing his
Office, the Lynchburg Nea0s says
"Some persons may be SO uncharita-
BILE, as to believe that the good, fat, COM
Portable office which the Captain has,
and tor which a formidable competitor
has risen up. has had something to do
with his new movement" Now, a
good, fat, comfortable Office is mighty
good thing; but Republicans proverbial.
ly care nothing for office and everything
for principle. No, that can't be it,
Then what can it be? We give up the
conundrum."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

Collector j. Henry Rives, of the
Lynchburg district, heretofore violent
anti Mahoneite. now favors the Malone
republican amalgamation. 1t is under
stood the collector is to retain his place
as reward for this change of base.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

ORKNEY SPRINas.-Th Shenandoah
Herald says that Orkney Springs has
been leased by Mr.. s. M. Mullin, Of
Winchester, formerly of Capon, Rock
bridge Alum, and Jordan Alum. The
season will begin on the first of June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Goodwin gold mines of Spottsyl-
vania county, owned by parties in Bal
timore, will shortly receive ten thou
sand dollars worth of machinery. Fine
and rich specimens of ore have recently
been taken from these mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Winchester Times says hat
"when you hear native political buck
ster declaiming about the evils OF
'Bourbonism' and Solid South put
him down as candidate for Federal
patronage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

In the issue of the VALLEY virginian" of the
5th inst. there appeared the following an.
nouncement
Rev. j. shreckhise, of Moffetts Creek, will
preach for Rev. ]. Bachman Haskell 1.-THE latter
being absenU in the Central Evangelical Luz
The above announcement was a mistak e: INV
intention was, If had filled the above pulpit
on the day named. to have preached to and for
the Congregation of the Central Ev. Lutheran
Church, expecting and hoping that the whole
congregation would attend the services. did
not in any manner intend to recognize Mr.. j.
to the action of my Synod. as 1 am member
of the Virginia Synod, and, of course abide by
and respect its decision in the deposition OF
Mr.. Haskell from the holy office of the Gospel
Ministry at its last regular Convention.
May 9th. 1881. j. NJ. SHRECKRISE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

ROYAL MARRIAGE.-To day-Tues-
day--the Grown Prince Randolph of Au-
stria will be married at Vienna to the
Princess Stephania Of BELGIUM. The il
lumition of the private houses and the
dome of the Cathedral of st. Stephen by
electric light promises to be a great
feature of the festivities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

SOMNAMBUL ISTIC.-On Tuesday
night last, says the Register, Mr.. Geo.
w. Bassford, of Harrisonburg, while
strolling around in his sleep, fell off the
landing of pair of stairs at home, in
iuring himself very badly, though not
SlGszsse tously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Winchester Times says that sit
looks as if Riddleberger's fate would
be similar TO that of the traditional pa
triot who went to Washington INDUCING
visions of foreign mission, and came
away with nothing but an old pa.s g
the Presidents boots"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

ra1DE, 9ALE.-A STORE AND -
IS DWELLING located at Mt. jack
sor shenandoah county, Va, growing -
'rhe rroperty is in the most desirable portion
NJ The town Store room and dwelling at
tached-eommodious and all modern improve
menfs A large lot and all necessary out
hnsidinps Terms easy. For further particu-
lars. address A. NJ. HENKEL, M. D.,
aprI2-3 m Staunton. Va.
EaTRABLE FARM FOR SALE Of
IL miles of Fishersvills, containing 1870 acres.
RE land is mostly in grass. Upon the tract
there is a new and elegant house contain -
mo rooms. with all other necessary Es3a
hnildings entirely new The fencing Is, HAM
oiso new. There Is an abundance Of running
water on the place. ~ offer great bargain
o' naV V4 tis's ''' ST.. BoNDURANT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Sill 900, 900 mortgage of the Nor
folk and Western railroad was admitted
to record in the clerks office in Peters,
burg last Thursday, on which the State
gets tax of $11 900. paid in coupons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Shenandoah Herald, published
at Woodstock, says that Mr.. J. w.
Lohr has killed on and near his place
twelve hawks and two owls. Our
farmers would find it to their interest
to pay special attention to the hawks.
Besides the depredations on domestic
fowls, the destruction of birds causes
the farmer serious loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
LAND SALES.

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By
virtue of decree of the circuit court OF
augusta county. rendered at the Marcn Term,
Ex'or vs.. McClung's Legatees. &C.. 1 will sell.
at publ auction. In front Of the Courthouse,
:. Saturday. the 2stn day of Nay 1881,
the following parcels Of valuable real estate in
the City Of Staunton. Wiz
1. he HOUSE and LOT on the Southwest
corner Of Market and Frederick streets. and
now occupied by Mrs. Walter as q residence
2. The HOUSE and LOT on the Northeast
pied by Professor Hints as a residence en- WV
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough In cash to pay the
costs Of sales. and the residue in three equal
day of sale,-the purchasers to execute bonds
with approved personal security for the de-
ferred payments, and the title to be retained
g. M. COCHRAN, JR..
apr26-tds Commissioner.
COMMIssIONERs' SALE OF HOUSE
~ AND LOT ON N COALTER STREET
In pursuance Of a decree OF the circuit court OF
Valley Bank Of Staunton VS.. A. w. Hartman,
Jr., and ais, entered on the 10Th day of Novem.
proceed, in mont Of the Court house, in staun-
Saturday, the 2lss day of May. 1881,
that nice little FRAME HOUSE and LOT, ".
ton. now occupied by W. 81. Watts. This is q
si TERMS OF a' sAIE.ECssh in hand to pay the
costs Of suit and Of sale, and the residue upon
credits of one, two, and three years, in equal
execute bonds with approved personal securi-
ty for the deferred payments, and the title to
be retained as ultimate security. nr,,
]. E. GUY.
apr26-tds Commissioners.
DIOR SALE.-A tract Of land containing
Il 1l0H acres, on the north side of Middle-
hrO0k z miIos n STANTON II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

Parties who fail to pay their capita
ton tax for the last year cannot vote at
the election this month. If you desire
to vote, pay your capitation tax before
the daY of election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

Gardner Jackson, brother of the
Governor of West Virginia, is in the
Wheeling pest house, smallpox pa
tiQnt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

A CHILD KILLED IN POCAHONTAs
COUNTY, w. Wa few weeks since,
as little Ernest Courtney, a child of five
years of age, son of Mr.. Thomas Court
ney, living near Edray. Pocahontas
County, w. Va, was walking behind
bis father in the woods, large limb
fell upon him, killing him instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Luray Advance of last Thursday
says
1.-THE Luray Caverns have been pur-
chased in the past few days by joint
stock company known as the Luray
Cave Co., and is composed largely Of
stock of the s. V. r. r. Co."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

On Sunday of last week four persons
united themselves with the Reformed
church at Woodstock, Shenandoah
county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
nay10-;

STAUN1 ON. Va, MAY 10Th 1881.
GTOCK H OLD f RS MEETING or
y STAU NTON GAS COIPANY-The An
nual meeti ng of Stockhold ers of The Staunton
Gas Company will be held on SATURDAY. the
2Sth inst. at IL O'Clock, A. NJ, in the office Of
A. H. H. Stuart, Esq.
By order of the Board Of Directors
maylO-2t JAMES III. SKINNER. Sec,tv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

s. BROWN ALLEN FOR LIEUT. Gov
ERNOR ON THE MALONE TICKET.-The
Spirit of the Valley, the Malone paper
at Harrisonburg, thus encourages q
"boom" in behalf of our county man,
Mr.. S. Brown Allen =
1--WE are pleased to see the name OF
that gallant, whole souled Readjuster
aud intelligent and patriotic citizen OF
Augusta, S. Brown Allen. prominently
mentioned as possible candidate for
the nomination of the Readjuster
State Convention, End of June, for
Lieut. Governor of Virginia. Mr.. Allen
will sweep the Valley counties as with
a whirlwind, and will add great
strength to our ticket. We trust that
his friends will "boom" everywhere
and secure his nomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10


Gen. Malone is quoted as saying that
Riddleberger ''could have the candida
cy for Governor for the asking" We
believe that is SO, and he will on1y,have
to ask General h6urg
Adv0nce.
We believe, as stated last week, that
whomsoever Malone wishes, will be the
nominee for Governor of the Malone
Convention of the End of June. There
never was party whose members had
SO little personal independence as that
of the Malone party, improperly called
the readjuster party. They seem to
have no will of their own, and servilely
obey the will of Malone. He is sover-
e!gn dictator and ruler.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

cavern W as discovered few years ago,
and kept secret by the discoveries who,
short time after, bought it at public
sale for $4OO. Since the ratification oil
sale, however, the property was found
to be SO valuable that the original pro-
prietors and their creditors have procur.
ed a reversal of the decree on TECHNICAL
ties in the Supreme Court of Virginia,
and the tract has been restored to them.
It is understood that controlling in
terest has been purchased by the Luray
Hotel Company for $40, 600.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, april 18th, 1881.
7ing's Admir- VS.. Kings Widow, dc.

Lambert VS.. Kings Admir- DC.
Garner W. Kings Admir-, dc.
To all parties in the above styled causes
TAKE NOTICE-that under orders entered in
the Hastings Court for the City of Stanton, at
the March and April Terms, 1881, 1 will proceed
at my office, in said city, on
Thursday, the 1870 gag Of May 1881
lore me on the questions upon which the de-
crees of August 9Th. 1878. December 9Th. 1873,
and April 18th, 1879, are reheard, to witt
Whether or not the judgments of the 4th, 5th,
and 9th classes, in Commissioner Harrison's
report filed January, 23rd, 1879, are liens on the
properties of M. e. Bales and T. w. Lambert,
purchased by them of G. f. King; and also my
views and conclusions thereon.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
chancery of the Hastings Court of said city,
the day and year first aforesaid.
SAM'L 8. SHELTER,
apr26-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE SHENANDOAH VAL
LEY RAILRoAD.-At the meeting Of
the stockholders of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad at Luray on Wednes.
day last, the following officers were
elected President, F. J. Kimball
Directors, VIM. Mines, U. L. Boyce
Joseph T. Wright, and John T. Lowell
of Virginia; A. r. Boteler, II. B. Dav-
export, and w. H. Travers, of West
Virginia; Clarence H. Clarke, Geo. F
Tyler. Edward T. Steel, and Charles
Hacker, of Philadelphia Edward A
Rollins, of President Centennial Ma
tional Bank, and c. c. Baldwin, Presi.
dent of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
LAND SALES.
sALE.-By virtue


COMMISSIONER SALE.-By virtue of
" decree rendered by the circuit court OF
Augusta county, in the case OF Loving vs.. Low
ing, will proceed, in Craigsville. on
Friday, the 9th day of Nay, 1881,
to sell that valuable tract of land. containing
1850 acres, known as the Hunters Tract "
situated about one-half Of mile West OF
Craigsville
This land is specially valuable on account Of
the timber and the convenience to the Railroad.
This tract is uncleared, and about one-half Is
heavily timbered-the heavy timber has been
culled from the other half The tract contains
an immense quantity of the best tie timber,
and thousands of cords of wood. The tract al
SO contains large quantity of pine saw tim.
Der, and a large portion of the tractis good land
for agricultural purposes. .
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and SALE and the remainder upon credit OF
one two, and three years from the day OF sale
with interest from the day of sale,-the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personal Sc
curity, and the title retained as ultimate secu-
rity. JAMES BUMGAkDNEH. JR,
mays ids Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
For Democratic Readjusters to Consider.

The simple fact that the Republicans.
who are opposed to REIMBURSEMENT, are
rallying to the support of the Malone
party, miscalled the Readjuster party,
should be sufficient to convince every
Democratic readjuster that that party,
under its treacherous leaders, is to be
used to subserve the ends of the Repub-
lican party, and not to effect readjust-
ment of the State debt. In the next
election there will be but two tickets in
the field,-one nominated by the Ma
hone convention which will be support
ed the followers of Malone and the Re
pubiicans, and the other nominated by
the Democratic Convention which will
be supported by the Democrats of the
State. Every Democratic readjuster
should consider the motive which
prompts the Republicans, who are OPP
posed to readjustment, to support the
Malone ticket. They do it, of course,
because it is in the interest of the Re-
publican party. There is but one course
for Democratic readjusters to pursue,
and that is, to vote for the Democratic
ticket.
In this connection we copy from the
Richmond Wing of last Thursday the
following report of the proceedings of a
Republican coiored club in Halifax
county,
"CLovER DEPOT, HALIFAX Co., VA, |
May 2, 1881. !
Alta meeting of the Republican Re.
adjrster Club Of Glover Depot the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
"ResolUed, That we heartily endorse
the course of Gen. Malone in the Uni.
ted States Senate.
'.That his declarations and labors in
behalf of free suffrage, free schools and
an impartial administration of the laws
entitle him to the confidence of all Wiz
ginians, and we trust President Garfield
will recognize him as our trusted repre-
sentative in all our public concerns.
.sThat we cannot support Gen. Wick
ham and his associates in their efforts to
bring out straight Republican ticket
in Virginia this year, as ia this they
play into the hands of the Bourbon
Funders and are supported by that fac
ton.
'That we heartily endorse the action
Of the Petersburg State Convention as
reported to us by our delegate. G. Il.
Marshall"
DAVID COLEMAN, Chairman.
Thomas Baton. Secretary
The colored Republicans e1cas2as9 III:
policy of the Malone party 81 IoTe
Swallowed by Malone, and are willing
to desert the organization of their OWL
party to support it. Democratic Read
justers have sense enough to understand
why they do it, and will take care t.
cast their votes for the Democratic tick
ct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

DEATH OF HON. JOHN s. PRESTON,
OF s. C.-This eloquent and distinguish
ed citizen of South Carolina died at his
residence in Columbia in that State on
Sunday of last week. Mr.. Preston was
born near Abingdon, Va, April 10th,
1909, and was brother of the celebrat-
ed VIM. G. Preston, who represented
South Carolina in the United States Sen.
ate. He studied at Hampden Sidney
College and the University of Virginia
and at the Cambridge (Mass.) Law
School. He married sis ter of General
Wade Hampton in 1880, and became a
wealthy planter, residing chiefly at
Columbia, s. G. Mr.. Preston never
figured conspicuously in politics, hav-
ing served a single session in the South
Carolina Legislature. but as an orator
was scarcely excelled by his distinguish
ed brother. He was strong States
rights democrat, and the commissioner
sent from South Carolina to the Virgin
la State convention in 1861 to urge that
body to pass an ordinance of secession.
His speech before the convention was
one of the most eloquent and impressive
of his oratorical efforts. He was a man
of commanding presence and charm
Ing conversationalist In 1872 Mr.. Pres
ton delivered an address before the
alumni of the University of Virginia,
which ELECTED much unfavorable COM
ment in the North, as the speaker pro-
claimed himself as still believer in the
ideas for which he had fought. Two
daughters, Mrs. Darby and Mrs. Frost,
of Charleston, s. c., survive Mr.. Pres
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

A NATIVE OF VIRGINIA KILLED IN
TENNEssEE.-Abouta week since, Mr.
John H. Wilson, native of Pulaski
county, Va, and foreman of the Zinc
Works ct Messy creek, Tennessee, was
killed instantly by the falling upon
him, whilst in the mine, of a large rock
weighing about five tons He was
about 40 years of age and leaves widow
and several children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

A CHILD KILLED IN GREENBRIER
COUNTY, w. VA.-On Spring Greek,
in Greenbrier County, w. Va, on
Wednesday week, Mr.. Jas. Williams
cut down a tree which rolled down q
hill and over child of his four years of
age. that died on the Friday following.
The mother was with the child, going
at the time to the father, made mar
row escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

The Lee county Sentinel, true and
consistent readjuster newspaper, has
avowed its determination of refusing to
deliver itself to the radicals under the
sale its party made by General Ma
hone, and, in reference to the approach
ing readjuster State convention, says i:
ITO resolve to be part of the republi-
can party kills u.s."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD.
The road is now completed 143 miles
and to extend from Waynesboro' to the
Norfolk and Western Railroad at Big
Lick, on the Roanoke river, 95 miles
further. general mortgage for $780,
600 has been executed to the Fidelity
Insurance Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany of Philadelphia.
At the meeting of the stockholders In
Luray last Wednesdays notice o.
which is published elsewhere-the Pres
ident and Directors were elected. The
e-President and Secretary were t.
be elected at the meeting of the Boaro
to be held in Philadelphia on yester'
daV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

mo OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE pm
i LIC.-In CONSCIENCE of con 1fnued high
price Of all good stock. we, the undersigned
Fhave been compelled to raise the price on
choice roasts, steaks, chop and outlets. to is
cents per pound. GAIT & HOMER.
WBi. F. Asst,
JOS. p. Asst
GLENN & carton
may10-3t r. KINzLJcY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10

MALONE IN A QUANDARY.-In the
contest between the President and
Conkling, Malone is placed in an em-
barrassing position-he is between the
devil and the deep sea. 1t is thought
that his personal preference inclines
him to support Conkling, but that he
will think twice before he will do 80, as
Garfield has the disposition of the Of
fetal spoils. and without the aid of
Garfield, Malone can do nothing, and
he and Ills party soon sink into insight
ficance. IF there be open war between
Conkling and the administration, Ma
hone will be lost sight of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISS1ONEK OFF1CE.
Monterey. Va. May 10th, 1881.
A lcinda G. CamPbell's Ex'Ors
IN VS..
James B. Campbells Ex'ors and ais.
Alcinda c. Campbelrs Surv'g Ex'or
VS..
Thomas Campbelrs heirs and ais.
And Same
VS.,
Alcinda c. Campbell's devisees and ais.
NOTICE is hereby given to the parties to the
above chancery suits, that have fixed upon
Tuesday, the 9TH day of June mezt,
at my said Office, in Montery, Highland coun-
ty, Va. to execute the reference made at the
April Term last. of the circuit court of said
county, in the above suits,-at which time and
place you are required to appear. Given under
my hand on the date aforesaid.
o. WILSON,
mayl0-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-10
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,

StauntOn, Va, May 2nd, 1881.
ITO ALL THE CREDITORS OF JOHN
b. BROWNLEE.
TAKE NOTICE-That in pursuance of q deed
of trust, executed on the 18th day of April,
1881 and recorded in the Clerks office Of Au-
gusta County Court. by John B. Brownlee to
William A. Hudson. Trustee, I, as Commits
sioner in Chancery of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, have been requested by said
Trustee, to notify ALL CREDITORS of said
John B. Brownlee. to appear before me, at my
Office in StauntOD, on or before the
LIST dag of July neat,
and present and prove their debts.
By the terms of the said deed. any creditor
falling to SO present and prove his debt, within
the time specified, will be deprived of all right
to participate in the fund arising from the sales
under nv hand this End day of May, 1881.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY, -
poov2 sci ouer ChanCerV