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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
Democratic Readjusters.

The Valley H5rg iaian thinks THAT the
Readjusters exhibit a RECKLESS and
selfish greed for Office" but that the
Republicans would prefer their election
to that of Bourbon" by which it
means Democrat. The question is,
whether the Democratic Readjusters
will any longer vote with the ''coali
tionists," who have formed close ALI
ance with the Readjusters Malone
and his newspaper organs have declared
themselves as supporters of Arthur's
Radical administration. Have Demo-
cratic readjusters become Republicans
That is the question. We cannot be
lieve it. TIL ere may be a few, but the
great majority will vindicate this consis-
tency and their Democracy by refusing
to be led into the Republican ranks
They are free men, and cannot be, like
"dumb driver CATTLE" forced, at the will
of an assumed master, into the shambles
of the Republican party. They are
Democrats, and now, that the debt ques-
ton is no longer an..issue, will vote the
Democratic ticket. They differed from
the Democratic party upon the deb
question only, and as that is no longer
an issue, they will vindicate their con
sistency and patriotism, and will vote
with their brother Democrats. They
are not Republicans, and will SO show
at the next election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

MAHoNE's LACK OF PRINCIPLE
The Winchester Times says that, "in
all things Mahone's course equally ex-
hibits his sublime lack of principle and
his incapaeity as leader. He did not
stop to think that there were, perhaps.
some men in his party who had the
manhood and patriotism to stand up for
the right. But unfortunately for Ma
homes plans, there were enough men Of
this stamp to foil and confound him in
his hour of triumph. How stands Ma
hone now?
The laundering commander-in- CHIEF
Is defeated, the 'inefflcient subalterns'
are demoralized, and the deceived Dem
ocratic Readjusters are returning to their
party and their principles. No longer
obedient to the spell of the ma ter, the
Malone party dissolves itself apace by
the attrition of opposing forces.
Like an inundation of unwholesome
waters, it is rapidly subsiding and soon
its leaders will be stranded political
wrecks, foul with ooze and filth of the
evil passions they evoked and nourish
ed"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
Democrats Taught their Duty.

The Valley Virginian claims that i
was the originator and promoter o
the policy that disrupted the Demo
cratic party, and made it possible for ,
coalition to be formed to defeat tn,
Bourbon oligarchy," which is its mod,
of characterizing the Democratic party
Will Democratic Read busters any Longer
follow the lead of the Nrginian afte
this declaration? The Nrginion, o
course, is working zealously in the in
terests of the Republican party. ant
doing all it can to injure the Democratic
party. In this the Virgiaaizn is doint
what may be expected of it. as parti'
san Republican journal. and we have
no complaint to make Of it in that re
gard, but will Democrats aid it in its
efforts to destroy the Democratic par
ty? That is the question to which we
wish to direct the attention of DEMO-
Gratis. When Democrats find that they
are aiding the Republican party TO de-
stroy the Democratic party, they know
that they are not doing what they con
ceive to be right. The declarations OF
the V5rginidn ought to be sufficient to
convince every Democrat that it is his
duty to act, in future, with the Demo
cratic party. That the majority of them
will do so, we have no doubt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

DEM oCRATIC READJUsTERs OF
RoCKINaHAM.-Ast alwart Republican
and Federal office holder is nowchair-
man of the Executive COMMITTEES of the
lReadjuster party of Rockingham. In
view of the past history of the voters Of
that strong Democratic county, we can.
not but exclaim: "How are the mighty
fallen p It is not only strange, but a
humiliating spectacle to see Rocking
ham Democrats following the lead of q
stalwart Republican. Will Democratic
Readjusters follow his standard and
fight beneath it's foldss Not many.
Those who are Democrats in principle
cannot, and will not. do so. They will
seek repose and rest under the folds OF
the old Democratic banner which waved
over their fathers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

Examine again critically the Ukase in
the Wing of the 10th and you will dnd
that the General has passed over, with
horse, foot and dragoons'' to the Re.
publican camp and has cut down the
bridge behind him. There are three
parties, the Democratic, Readjoster and
the Republican party. The latter sup
ports the present administration the
Democrats oppose 1t; but the Readjus-
ter position 10 one ofindepeDdence. ever
ready to approve the right ana to oppose
what is wrong.
There is another ugly feature in this
business to which we would call the at.
tention of our friend Of 1.-THE Spirit OF
the Valley" It is an apportionment
really not in the interests of either par
ty or of principles, but it pledges the
Readjuster party to the personal for
tunes of President Arthur, not only for
his present term, but it also implies his
re election. 1t Is simply personal poll
tics or bossism' or 'Grantism' When
We do go to the Republican party. we
want to have the pleasure of u choice, az
to whether we shalt be "stalwart" or
"half-breed."- Va. Readjuste, Front
Royal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

SIGNIFICANT.-Dr.J J. B. Webb, the
present Senator from Rockingham, hav
ing resigned the position of chairman of
the Executive Committee of that county,
on Monday of last week, the vacancy
thus occasioned was filled, by vote Of
20 to 5, by the election of Jas. Sullivan,
stalwart Republican and Federal of
fee holder. Thus the Democratic Re-
adjusters of Rockingham, the right
wing of the Tenth Legion Of Democra
cy, are to be led and controlled by
stalwart Republican What do the
Democratic Readjusters of that county
think of such conduct Are they Re
publicans, and will they be thus con-
troled? We hardly think they will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

A SAD CAsE.-A Reading. Pa, dis
patch states that the Rev. J. s. Fisher,
a young man who attended the State
Normal School at Kutztown, and sub.
sequently studied theology, has become
insane from over-study. In attempting
to commit the whole Bible to memory
he became raving maniac, and he has
Just been removed to an insane asylum
three miles from Reading. He IL "a
years of age. and possessed brilliant tai
ents. He Is relative of some of the
best known families In Reading and
county, and his aff1iction has caused
quite q sensation there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

Riddleberger is a self-sacrificing pa
triot. as il ahown by the fact that he
has three offices. and gets the pay for
only tao He is U. s Senator elect, IL
State Senator. and Commonwealth
Attorney for Shenandoah county, draw
ing the pay of the last t,u0. Who
wouldn't be patriot? Farr, the Su
perintendent Of Public Instruction is
member of the Legislature. drawing his
pay as such. and at the same time draws
his pay as State Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction. Farr wants, and gets,
the pay of ts0o offices. in spite Of the
provision of the Constitution which says
he shall not. And yet he don't spell as
we'll az the boys in our school; but Farr
Is patriot, and 1t don't matter wheth
er he spells cat with K or q G, alice
samee.-OLd Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

A REPUBLICAN LEADS ROCKINGHAM
DEMOCRATIC READJUsrERs In speak
ing of the meeting If the coalitionists III
Rockingham on Monday of last week
the Old Commonwealth says:-
1--WE understand that q county CON-
mittee was formed, and that our genial
postmaster, James Sullivan, E-q.. a
stalwart Republican and Federal office
holder, was elected County Chairman,
beating Mr.. Charles D Harrison for the
place We leave Internationally
tiers to their own reflections and conclu-
sIons. Coalition is far from being q
happy family about this time, and the
Boss" will have to apply the lash. ii
the recalcitrants are to be brought into
subjectiOD,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

ENCoURAa1Na.-The prospect now ID
that the Democrats will carry Penmsyl-
vania In the elections of next Fall.
There Is family feud among the Re.
publicans, which promises to give that
strong Republican State to the Demo.
Gratis. We hope this will be 90.
The prospect is favorable that the
Empire State of New York will cast its
fortunes with the Democratic party in
the next election 1.-THE skies are bright
and Frightening" Let the Democrats
be of good cheer. There is good time
coming. boys. for the days of Republi.
can rule are numbered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

ACC1DENT.-On the night of the 18th
inst, Mr.. Creery, q brakeman on the G
q o. r r while standing on the track
at Coal Valley, was struck by fat con.
nected with u shifting train, from which
he received several painful wounds. he
was moved to Hinton and while his ply
stefan, DR.. Peck, is hopeful of his recov.
cry, 1t is feared he is Injured internally
and his condition is regarded AZ critical
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

The Philadelphia Times thinks that
1.-The Virginia Legislature will have t.
elect an alternate United States Senator
to serve when Boss Malone is busy
bossing Virginia, and that is about all
OF the time"
This is we'll said, for during the five
months. nearly. that Congress has been
in session, Malone has been almost con-
stantly absent from his seat in thai
body having kept himself employ ed al
Richmond in running the Legislature
Lynch Nrginidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

CRUSHED BY A TREE.-We learn that
one day last week Mr.. T. 3 Kelley, who
lived on Sinking Creek, in this county.
was crushed to death by the falling Of
tree. 1t seems that Mr.. Kelley cut q
tree for the purpose of letting his cattle
browse upon the leaves. The tree lOdg-
ed. when he cut the second, which also
lodged, and when the third one was cul
it fell upon him and broke q leg. several
ribs. and otherwise injured him inter
Dally. He fingered q day or two. but died
on Sunday Greenbrier W. Vd) In
dependent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

The reduction of the tax from so cents
on the 500 value to 40 cents we con-
slider unwise. for we are sure that the
Riddleberger Bill will be declared null
and void by the Supreme Court as soon
as the question shail be presented to
that high Judicial tribunal. 1t is in
violation OF the Constitution of ths Uni.
ted States, and will be so decided. az
that instrument provides that no State
has the right to pass any law impairlng
the obligation of contracts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
LEGAL NOTICES.


Samus1 Cook VI. James W. Brooks
- ana a!s.- In pursuance Of decree Of the
circuit court Of Augusta county, entered In this
cause June is7S snail proceed ss:my ONCE.
tain the amount still due from James W.
Brooks e. purchaser Of the land in the proceed
ings mentioned. and to whom due.
aPrl8-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
A LBY: J. W. VS.. MCKEE: WIN. T.. xc-In
"A pursuance Of q decree OF the cirruit court
Of Augusta county. entered at the March term,
1851 ~ This cause. shall proceed. at my ondce
IN stanton. on Wednesday. May 10, 1882. to
take an account. LIST. OF the real estate owned
Dy the DEFENDANTS. VIM. T. and J A. D. Mckee
It's zee simple and annual rem tai value: and
2nd. Or the liens binding said real estate In the
order OF their priority.
aprll.4t 9. NJ. HARRISON, com'r.
MON J. D. VS.. sIBERT R. Q. & ALS.-Tn
xXx pursuance of q decree ofthe Circuit Court
Of augusta county, entered at the March term.
isa IN THIS cause. shall proceed at my ONCE
In siaunton. on Thursday. May llth, 1882 to
take an account showing Ist the estate, wheth
81 real or personal, left by Lnrenzo sibert,
decd, and End the outstanding and unpaid
debts of said decedent.
G. NJ. HARRISON,
apr 1-4L Commissioned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

CAUGHT UNDER A BRICK KILN On
Friday last, while Mr. Jas. B. Hawkins
was working at one of his brick kiIns,
the mass of brick gave way and caved
in, catching hun under it His hands
we're mashed aud his body bruised. and
although he has since suffered consid-
cradle pain from the bruises received,
his injuries are not considered to he of a
serious nature.-C Charlottesville Jefer-
sOni0n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
$taunton Spectator,
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1882.
The Legislature has Adjourned and the
People Rejoice.

On Saturday last the worst Legisla-
ture that ever disgraced the annals Of
Virginia adjourned sine die, and the
people of the State experience not only
. feeling of relief, but of positive joy.
for they appreciate the fact that they
have escaped the contamination of leg
islation that would have entailed, not
only disgrace, but serious evils upon the
State and the interests Of its citizens.
For their escape from these threatened
evils. the thanks of the people are due
generally to the firm and patriotic
course Of the Democrats. and more es.
pecially to the noble and heroic conduct
of the "big~four." as they are called
Senators Hale, Newberry, Lybrook, and
Wi!liams-who succeeded in frustrating
the wicked purposes Of Malone and
his subservient followers.
The time for which the members were
paid out Of the treasury expired on Fri
day, and on the next day they adjourned.
There is no act of that Legislature
which gave such qualification to the
people as that of its adjournment sine
die.
Though the present Readjuster At.
torney-G General Blair, in carefully pre-
pared opinion, decided that the MEM
beers were not entitled to mileage for the
extra session, yet both Houses adopted
q Init n11nx,{vno hne
for the extra session.
And yet there is some talk that it is the
purpose Of the Governor to call anotbe,
extra session, if Malone should think
there was chance, by hook or crook
to have his partisan measures adopted
The Malone party has had its flood
tide -the ebb will now follow. Its pres
tige is destroyed, and Its fortunes will
now wane. Democratic Readjusters
who now see that 1t is the purpose o
their leaders to march them into thu
Republican camp, will no longer ac
with them, but will vindicate their pa
triotism and selfsrespect and politica
consistency by acting in future with
the Democratic Conservative party
They see that they have been deceived
in reference to the purposes of theil
leaders, and they will no longer reposs
confidence In their professions, or be
Influenced by them to become Republi.
cans, or supporters of the Republican
Administration, as Malone and tn.
Richmond Wing says they shall be.
Both the United States Senators-Ma.
hone and Riddleberger-and the two
ongressmen-Paul and Fulkerson-
elected by Readjusters, are all avowec
supporters of Arthur's Stalwart Repub
lican Administration. Is this the feasl
to which Democratic Readjusters were
invited? It is time for Democratic Re-
adjusters to come back home where
they will be welcomed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

In Floyd county one night week be-
fore last Lewis Joyce, colored, was
aroused from his sleep by an object
moving in the room, and believing 1t
was panther seized an axe and struck
it down. Instead Of a panther it turned
out to be an eight-year- old colored
child which he had adopted, but which
was instantly Killed by the blow, lts
skull having been mashed In.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

Ex Governor Washburne. of Maine
for years a Republican Represents
tive In Congress, being interviewed In
Indiana last week, said that he felt sure
q well guarded. strictly enforced license
law would be better than a prohibitory
law and secure more satisfactory re-
suits, even to the temperance people iu
Maine. He also stated. what every per
son of intelligence knows, that the pro
hibitory law of Maine is openly and
n0toriousTy violated with q resulting
bad effect upon the community. And
yet Western Republicans. in order to
show how much better they are than
other people, will insist upon engraft-
ing upon their statutes such useless and
demoralizing restrictions Warrington
Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

General Malone, with his swarm oil
hungry off1ce-seekers. may soar away
to Republican fields, in mad pursuit Of
the spoils, but the rank and file of Re
adjustment will not follow him neither
Conservative or Republican. The course
of those two noble Virginia Senators,
Wingfield and Williams, in opposing
his apportionment bill shows that there
is deep seated opposition to General
Mahone's Leadership of the Readjuster
party, even among Republican Read
justers. The READJUsTER PARTY is A
PARTY OF PRINCIPLE, AND NOT A
MERE PARTY OF SPOILS.- Virginia
Readjuster Front Royaz)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

COURT OF APPEALS OF WEST VIR.
GINA Gov. Jackson, of West Vir>
ginsa, has made good appointment by
the appointment of Capt. A. G. Snyder
of Lewisburg, Greenbrier county. Of
Judge of the Court of Appeals to I'll
The vacancy occasioned by the recent
death of the lamented Judge James F
Patton, of Union, Monroe county
Capt. Snyder is not only an able anC
well.read lawyer, but man Of charac
ter, and possesses the qualities which
will make good Judge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
THIN. e. ELDER,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
apr18-tds Comm ,ssjopers

aSALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to u decree OF the circuit court
NJ Augusta county rendered on the 28th day Of
March. 1882 IN the cause of M nefee'> Aomr
vs. EchOis, Bell 4 Catlet, we will sell at pub.
tic auction. In front or the Courthouse. on
Saturday.. the 20th day of May, 1882,
The following real estate near the City Of
3tauntOu:-
l. A tot Of ground with II Frame Dwelling, a
good stable, and slaughter house on IL, ~ ing
III the StauniOn ard New Hope road adjoin-
ng the grounds 0. the d. D. & b Insiit ution,
containing $3.50 acres.
The lot OF ground known the Rachel
lewis or Fac DRY Properly, containing so
scres. lying neal the Juncti N OF Valley and
- o. Railways. and fronting on boIh roads.
This is valuable as pasture or could be used ON
account of Its location with reference TO the
1wO Railways for any manufacturing purpose.
The last men toned lot will be subdivided
the plat of which subdivision can be Sc. n at
the office of Ech")s. Bell & CatleJt, or that Of
Hudson & Patrick, and will be offered as q
whole and by lots and sold in which eve. 4 ay
realizes the most.
TERMs:-Cash to pay costs of suit and sale,
and the residue on q credit OF one, two and
three years, payable in equal annual install
ments.-the purchaser giving bonds for said
deferred instruments with approved personal
security. bearing interest from day OF sale, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
r. P. BELL
WIN. PATRICK,
aprlS'tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

TRIUMPH OF THE UNIVERSITY BOYS.
The match Of base. ball played last
Saturday, between the University nine
and the Richmond College nine, resulted
in the defeat of the latter by score Of
50 to 9, after which the Richmond boys
were handsomely banquetted by the
University boys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

At Tomahawk Station, Powhatan
county, Hooley Parker and Kate Har-
ris have been arrested, charged with the
murder of Edmund Broaddus. The
men had difficulty about the woman.
Parker made an attempt to kill Broad
dus by cutting his throat, but failing,
he shot him dead. He made q comics
sion, which led to his arrest, and will
probably cause his conviction. All are
colored,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

THIEF CAUGHT William Scott, a
negro man, WAS brought to Jail on Sun
day afternoon, charged with making q
burglarious entrance. isto the store OF
Mr. A. f. Beazsiey. a. Piney Grove
church. near town. The store was en-
tered by Scott in the broad daylight oi
Sunday, and the daring thief had load
ed himself with plumber AVID was put
ting off, when he was intercepted and
captured - Charlottesville Jefersonian,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

The Scottsville Courier is authority
for the following "A gentleman live
ing at Glendower, Albemarle county,
has musical hen which should be Sc
cured by some Snowman to exhibit
alongside the educated hog and the
trained dogs. The hen, it is said, will
MARBLE the sweetest melodies, and stops
nr changes the tune at the bidding of
her trainer, boy of ten or twelve
vpara ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

A SAD AcCIDENT.-On Saturday
evening week, whilst some young
persons were engaged in play at Col
Edmondson's at Lexington. a toy gun
was careessly discharged, and the ball
entered the temple of Herbert, little
son of Mr.. M. Miley, Of Lexington, in
flicting wound which will result In
the loss of an eye. At first 1t was
feared that the wound was mortal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25

BARN AND CATTLE BURNFD.-The
large barn Of Mr.. g. M. Bastable, neal
Auburn. was burned last Sunday night,
and with it 81 of the "a head If cattle
locked up in it. His loss is between
81, 600 and So 600 The origin If the fire
In unknown.-W ayTent0n Index.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

HOMMISSIONER'A NALE.-By virtue of
~ decree Of the circuit court OF Augusta
county. at its last March term. In the cause Of
g McCne's Credit rs VS.. J. G. McCue's Admir-
and ais will, on
Monday, the 22nd day Of May, 1882,
(COurt-day, proceed in front Of the Court-ho
OF Augusta county. to offer for sale at public
auction, TWO TRACTS OF LAND, being parts
Of the Willow Spout tract of land lying on the
Valley pike, about miles North Of St.untOn
These two tracts OF land have been assigned TO
Mrs. Mary J. McCue the widow OF John i.
McCue: for her dover In the Willow Spout
tract Of land, and are laid down on the plat and
partition of said lands, recorded In the Cler 70
ONCE OF Augusta county in Deed Book So, page
SS9. as lots No. and 4 Lot No. 2 containing
% acres. and No. containing 24L acres
Said tracts of land Will be sold subject to the
lie estate Of said Mrs. Mary J. McCue upon
the fsllowing terms:-
Cash in hand to pay costs of SALE and the
balance upon credit one. two. and three years.
the purchaser executing bonds with approved
personal security, bearing interest from date,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
ALEX. II. FULTZ,
apr25-tcs Commissioner.