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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
What mougrel horde are Mahone,s


What mongrel horde are Mahonea
Adventures. Hear from the Danv1lle
Times how these SO called Liberals show
that they are only Etalwart Radicals in
disguise:
"Never before has the spectacle been
presented in Danville of negro on the
streets invested with the authority to
arrest white man. But it has come to
that at last. The Liberal party did it !;
it is the joint work of the Republicans
and Eead;usters-t party which is
bossed by Gen. Mahone. We have q
negro on the police force, q negro as
clerk of the market, and-worse thar
ala negro as sanitary policeman
That's progress! Behold the new Viz
ginia which was promised by the rulers
of the Readjuster party"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT.
A vote for Massey is vote for the DEM
ocratic party-a vote for John s. Wise
is a vote for the Republican party,
and that is "the long and short of it, !"
and no mistake. The Republicans will
vote for Wise, and no Democrat, read
juster or not, should fail to vote for Mas
sew under the circumstances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN GREENE
The Culpeper Exponent gives the par
t;culars of an attempt at suicide, by a
young man named Mark o. Saunders,
near Stanardsville, Greene county. He
shot himself with pistol, in the left
breast, but the ball passed around his
ribs, thus preventing fatal results
Young Saunders is the son of lady who
fofsome time kept clearinghouse in
Staaardsville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Even the most pronounced Republi,
can papers cry against Simon Cameron.
and if they are consistent they must
hereafter withdraw their support from
Malone, who is the most selfish and
interruptions party dictator that the
country has ever seen. When Cameron
is nut out and locked out in Pennsyl-
vania, all patriotic man will rejoice and
when Mohoneism Is broken up in Vir-
g:nia, every white man, woman and
child. except the gang of office holders
who cling to the skirts Of their party
master, will raise their voices in heart
felt thanksgiving. Oh, for q speedy
dellverance from the hated, vindlctive,
treacherous Malone is the cry of the
Old Dominion. -Richnaond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
TO BREEDERS OF HORSES.
BELMONT STOCK and STUD farm.

Breeders of horses, who have waited the re-
turn of my STATIONS, are reminded that
most of them Will be home in short time,
and may be used within period of ninety
days. In addition to the number of fine anil
mails, have purchased the finest imported
Percheron.N0rman Stallion and Mare
known to me; the latter is here. and the for
nler will be this week, and will make a season
as above. My experience is that this is the
most valuable breed of hors es for our country
in use. and every mare ought to be thus In use.
have also
SHORT. HORNED BULLS
from two years old down to weanl1ngs, and
HEIFERS of all ages, many with calves of
both sexes will SELL LOW on time, or ex-
change for male stock cattle or WORK oxen.
Also BERKSHI IRE SWINE of all ages.
s. W. F1CKLIN,
iulyII-Sts Near Charlottesville, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

ARRA1GNED.-Five of the boys i'm
plicated in disturbing the religious wor >.
ship at Smith Creek, near New Market|
as mentioned In our paper several
weeks ago, were e th af1 11fp inst Oe and
fined each $3.50; to pay the cests, eacn'
% one 81 a. smother 20, another Is, another
-, and another 10 days-gradea accola a,
LIZ, LIZ taken from his decision to the
e ~%1 court, to be heard at the August
term tun and the boys gave bail.-Shenan-
d0nh Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
y Pursuant to two DEGREES of the circuit
court of Augusta county, rendered on the 18th
day of March and 18th day OF June, 1882, in the
cause of Bailey VS.. Byers, we will sell at public
auction, in front Of the Courthouse in Staun.
ton, on
Monday, the 24sh day of July, 1882
that very desirable farm known as the Byers
place, situate in the county of Augusta. on the
waters of Middle River, containing about 26O
acres. This farm is good land, well inn -
proved, and mas on 1t comfortable 1874
Dwelling with all the necessary out
buildings.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and expenses of sale, and the residue on cred
1t of one, two, aud three years from day of sale,
payable in equal annual instruments. the pur-
chaser giving bonds for said deferred install
ments, bearing interest from date, with ap-
proved personal security, and waving the
homestead. and the title to be retained as ulti-
mate security All crops now on the land and
any which may be put out before the sale are
to be reserved, MEADE F. WHITE,
WIN. PATRICK,
june20-tds Commits sioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

The Richmond Dispatch maintains
sthat if the Democrats are required by
sound policy, by gratitude, or by the de
sire to sink the debt question, to sup
port Mr.. Massey as candidate for con-
gresham at large, then they ought not
to be Influenced by fear of his defeat.
His candidacy will convince all Read
juster-Democrats that they are at home
in the Democratic party and will contri-
butte to swell the majorities of our can
didates in all the districts we carry, and
to elect some of our nominees who
might otherwise be defeated"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Three boys died at Lowell, Mass,
Wednesday, from lockjaw caused by
wounds from toy pistols; another died
at Gloucester from the same cause ; two
in Boston Tuesday, and still another
victim is lying dangerously ill in that
city. Another boy died Thursday at
Nashua, N. H., and one at Springfield,
Mass, from y-pistol wounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

DEATH OF A PROMINENT CITIZEN
OF CHARLESTON, w. Won last Sat-
urday, Mr.. John Dryden, in the 65th
year of his age, died in Charleston, w.
Va. He had acted as deputy in the
clerks office for many years, and was
recently elected clerk. He leaves q
widow and two children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

A FATAL LIGHTNING STROKE In
the storm at Texarkana, Ark, Wednes.
day. Gries's three story building was
struck by lightning and fell in a mass
on top OF frame building known az the
Paragon Saloon, crushing it beneath
the ruins. The lamps in tine saloon set
900 or $50, 900. A dispatch from Texar
kama says: "The number of men buried
by the falling walls ia the saloon is es
timated at IS to 75."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

CAPT. JOHN s. WISE AT WOODSTOCK.
On Monday of last week, Capt John
s. Wise, az the Coalition candidate for
congressman at large, opened the cam
vass by speech at Woodstock. The
Shenandoah Herald says:-
"The only part of Capt. Wise's speech
in which he attempted any argument
was that in which he strOve to justify
the metamorphosis of himself and other
Readjuster leaders into Stalwart Repub-
licans, He doubtless feared there were
among the Readiusters some who hon
estly desired to see the debt settled by
REIMBURSEMENT but at the same time were
not prepared to 90 over body and soul
to this party of GENERALIZATION and OF
grinding tyranny and oppression. He
gave mastery and all convincing rea
son for his course, and it was this: that
the State is now reaping the benefit of
this coalition by securing the offices and
control of affairs in the State and by OBJ
taining appropriations. Every thing is
lovely, harmonious and fraternal; we
are all hob-nobbing, and getting fat by
public patronage and public plumber.
Shame on the man who will stand up
and exhibit to the gaze of his country
men the bribe for which he sold his
country! If Benedict Arnold stopped SO
low, oblivion has kindly cast shadow
over the record, aud leaves bis hame an
honor among traitors!
Capt. Wise has surely forgotten that
never has there heen q time in the his
tory Of the world when man could not
have received money and office in ex-
change for betraying his country to its
enemies. Where is the southern man
who since the war has deserted his PEG.
pie, who has not LeeD ''ciothed in purple
and find linen" by orr masters and in
vited to q seat aMopg the rulers of an
impoverishlng and much suffering peO-
pie?
Verify Capt. Wise's argument is in
exorable logic; when the prostitute ex :
hibits the reward for her prostitution
we ask no further argument to believe
that her virgin purity is gone
The decision of Judge Wexford in re-
ference to one phase of the Virginia
debt is not at all surprising. The con-
stitution of the State. as we'll as that OF
the United States, says the Legislature
of Virginia .'shaii pass no law impairing
the obligation of contracts" and as the
holders of Virginia bonds purchased
them with the express understanding
that the proceeds of the sale of Virginia.
interests in her internal Improvements
were to be appropriated to the payment
of those bonds, it did not require any
professed knowledge of law to decide
that the bill appropria,ing the proceeds
of the sale Of yirginia's interest in the
A., M. & o. r. r to the establishment
of negro normal schools and for making
up deficits in delinquent State funds
was unconstitutional, and therefore null
ard void. The Mahoneites, or rather
the few intelligent men of that party,
knew this when they passed the bill re-
ferred to, and only passed it as cheap
means of inducing the negroes to believe
that they were sincere in their profess
sions of regard for them.-AleG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Mr. William Betting. a journalist of
New York, was found dead in his room
at Brooklyn on Tuesday apparently from
heart disease. He was engaged to be
married 10 young German girl, to
whom he became attached while stu
dent at Gottingen. and having sent for
her, had engaged rooms in which they
were to live after marriage. She is now
on the ocean on the way anticipating a
happy reunion and will find him in his
grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
sENrENcED.ro BE HANaEp.-In

SENTENCED,To BE HANGED. y In the
Circuit Court of Amherst last Wednes-
day. Frederick Mcdaniel (negro), who
brutally murdered Greed Early, repu-
table citizen in the county, several
months ago, was tried and found guilty
of murder in the first degree, and sen
fenced to be handed on the 25th of Aa-
gust.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

A SCHOONER STRUCK BY LIGHT
N1Na.-At Portsmouth, Va, during a
heavy thunder storm last Wednesday
afternoon the schooner Salisbury, from
Crisfield, Md, was struck by lightning
in Portsmouth and badly injured. Her
mainmast was shivered to atoms.
The cotton-factory in Atlantic City
and a dwelling house on Cumberland
street, says Norfolk dispatch, were
struck and set on fire. Both were dam
aged, and the Fire Department was
called ont
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

The Egyptian army evacuated Alex
andria on Wednesday night. Before
leaving, the Egyptian commander re
leased the convicts from the city prison,
and the European quarter was given up
to plumber and slaughter. The number
who persisted in the massacre Is not
known. The best portion of the city
has been burned. Thursday. Admiral
Seymour landed detachment of sailors
from the fleet and took possession of the
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

The Richmond Wing says that John
s. Wise has had his hair cropped close
and is now ready for encounters with
Massey in the campaign for Congress-
man-at-large. 1t won't do-he can't
escape; and the Parson will be sure to
"oet him where the hair is short"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

LATEST NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA,
EGYPT.-The city of Alexandria is still
patrolled by an international police
force made up of British blue Jackets
and marines from the neutral ships Of
war in the harbor. Arab Pasha's army
is supposed to be in the immediate vicin-
ity Of the city, and there were IccsoIs
of an attack on Saturday night, which
proved to be unfounded. The rapacity
of the mob which sacked the city after
the evacuation was not exaggerated by
the first accounts, and the burning seems
to have been deliberately planned. Five
of the incendiaries were shot Sunday,
and ten Arabs, guilty of robbery, out
rage and other crimes, logged by the
English sailors. The Khedive has dis
missed Arab Pasha from the ministry.
It is said that before he left Alexandria
he appropriated s25, 900 of the custom
house. The Constantinople conference
has served note on the Porte demand
ing military intervention. The Sultan
was in conference with the ambassadors
last Sunday night, but the result of their
deliberations is not known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

The caves of the future are said to be
those in Garter county, KY, about nine
miles from the line of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. The historic Mann
moth Cave is still regarded as great
natural curiosity, but it happens to be
situated in the barrensof Kentucky
But, the Carter caves are surrounded by
some-o Of the nost beautiful scenery to be
found in the United States; and near
these caves are two wonderful natural
bridges and other interesting natural
formations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

DEATH OF MRS. ABRAHAM LIN
CoLN.-MIs. Lincoln, the widow of the
deceased President, died at Springfield,
Illinois, last Sunday night She has
been in falling health since the tragic
death of her husband. and at one time
was supposed to have partially lost her
reason. She spent good deal of time
at various European health resorts, but
of late has been living with her rela-
tives in Illinois.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

THE ISSUE IN THE ELECTION FOR
CONGREsSMAN-AT-LA the next
election, the contest for Congressman
at-Iarge will be between John s. Wise,
who will vote with the Republicans,
and John E. Massey. who will vote
with the Democrats. In such contest
every Democrat should feel it his duty
to vote for Massey. He cannot do other
wise and be true to his principles,
whether he be readjuster or not. If a
Democrat, he will vote for Massey; If
Republican, he will vote for Wise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Mr.. Jefferson Davis impressed Oscar
Wilde las a man of the keenest intel
lect, and one fairly to be leader of men,
on account of personality that is as
simple as it Is strong, and an enthusiasm
that is as fervent as 1t is faultless."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

The debt question is dead and buried.
The issue now ie,. Democrat or Radical
Hancock or Arthur, venaIity and COR
ruption, or retrenchment and reform. -
Lynchburg Advdnce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

In New York city, it seems, that the
Catholics are increasing more rapidly
than the Professionals. The N. Y. Times
says 1.-Two things strike the mind
with special force-the marked decline
of the ratio of Protestants to the entire
population, and the extraordinary in
crease in that of Roman Catholics"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Bishop Levi Scott, senior bishop of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, died
at his home, near Odessa, DEL, Thurs
day morning at 9.35 o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

LATEST FOREIGN NEWs.-Admiral
Seymour is holding Alexandria and
waiting for the arrival of an army.
Msj. Gen. Alison sailed from Cyprus
for Alexandria ON Saturday.
Fhe resignation of Mr.. Bright as a
member OF the British cabinet has been
communicated to the Queen.
Instruction is again outcropping in
the Balkan peninsula.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

Mrs. Scoville, Guiteau's sister, denies
positively that she put arsenic in bou-
quet sent to Guiteau the day before his
execution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
EUROPEAN LETTER.
THE NIH1LIsT COLONY IN GENEVA.
Irregular Correspondence
nrvynHya Gxryrn1u-r MI

60 c
HNA' 1wlIn or 1aao
June oV' 1901
during my stay at this beautiful CITY
Oh iake Leman In iull view, when Ing
weatner Is clear, OF Mont Blanc anu
wltn1n lew mites OF the frison OF Cnil
Ion, 1 nave nao opportunities 10 stuuy
NlniisM sucn as are not olten possesseu
~ al AMeiican. vi my way mere non
falis Wlsneo 10 ouy luncneon anu
DOtue Vi WINE ~ me stauon Oh Mae IN
! nad no small cnange, ano none Oh Ine
FEW gentlemen who were In the saMe
coacn were aDie 10 change Louis WHICH
was the smallest piece In my possession.
One of my fellow travellers. young
gentleman of about twenty i've, klnoly
offered to lend me two francs, and from
this incident began an acquaintance
with one of the most active, inteiiigent.
and well known OF the society OF MINI
lists who are pushing the greatess revo'
luton that mas peen Known IN Europe
since l793.
The N1hlilst colony IN deneva mas VI
late been considerable reduced; besloes
those who have removed 10 L0nuon,
certain number nave gone 10 MICS anu
Marseilles. The chiefs USED 10 meet ata
Russian restaurant, Wnich, however,
ceased to exist some months ago Ineir
quarter general used to be at mouse
situated in the Chemin de Mont Cnolsl,
where on certain days OF the week men
and women might be seen seated q "a
1Mrc, on the floor smoking cigarettes
and drinking tea. The conversation
was general and there were no speeches.
Such gatherings are no longer held:
The Nihilists have readlng-ro0m and
library of their own. but these are not
used for meetings Some Of them are
customers of the cafes frequented Dy the
French Socialists. AS rule they i've
in private lodgings, and not, as formerly,
at restaurants, where they were TOO
easily hunted out and watched by the
agents of the Russian Government. Elk
perience has rendered them cautious In
the extreme, and anybody applying 10
them for information concerning Rus
slams residing here is Immediately sus'
pected, watched. and reported to the
whole colony. Thus, a short time ago
a Russian lady, whose son had suddenly
left home without taking leave of his
friends. came to make inquiries IN Ge-
neva. experimenting that the fugitive
had joined the Nihilists abroad. She
called on several of them, exhibiting
her sons photograph, and giving
minute description of his appearance,
She was at once suspected of being spy,
was reported to all the Nihilist centres
as such, and an application was made
to the local authorities urging them to
expel her from Geneva. There are
generally some ten or twelve paid
agents of the Russian Government
charged with the surveillance of the
(4QnAVA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

ARMS BROKEN ON THE CARs.-The
Gordonsville Gazette says that ION Sun
day of last week about Z P. M. as the
Gordonsville excursion train was leav-
Ing Charlottesville and was coming
through the "cut" where the freight
trains generally stop, caboose which
was on side track was not sufficiently
far enough up to clear trains coming on
the main line. The consequence was
that the corner Of the caboose came into
collision with the cars of the excursion
train, damaging one of them considera-
bly, and shaking up the passengers pretty
thoroughly. In the front coach two
colored men, of this place, were sitting
at the window and each had an arm
terribly crushed and broken. The men
were Smith johnson and Albert Gibson.
Arriving at Gordonsville, Smith was
taken to the freight depot and Albert to
the house of his daughter near by
Drs. Grymes and Scott were at once
called in, and, finding it impossible to
save either of the mems arms, they pro
ceeded to amputate Smiths at the
socket, which was accomplished in a
short while and with the loss of very
little blood, the patient being under the
influence of chloroform. The doctors
next turned their attention to Albert
Gibson, whose great age left but little
hope for his recovery. His arm was
taken off, but the shock had been too
great for him and he died at six the next
morning. Smith being younger man
and of stronger constitution there is
every chance for him to get we'll, especi
ally as he is in careful hands and has
the best of attention"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
When individuals of the Democratic

party, especially those who may be pos
sessed of some cal Influence talk of
what they will or will or will not do in
case the course If tina. party does not
exactly suit their own ideas, they are
verging close on the borders of inde-
penden5ism. and between independent
ism and Mahoneism in Virginia, the
difference is only in the name.-Ale1.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18

SINGULAR FATAL Accommodates
Warrenton, Va, on Saturday afternoon
q week, Meredith Robinson, manager
for James Gates, while loading wagon
with old iron, threw piece on a jacket
in the wagon. It struck a pistol in the
pocket of the jacket, exploding it, the
ball entering Robinson's stomach, kill
ing him almost instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Staunton lime 2Oth 1895

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Stanton, June goth, 1882.
DEM and ais.
Bonn, 30.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
will TAKE NOTICE. that have fixed upon the
10th day of July neIt, at my Office in Staunton,
to tax e the several accounts required by decree
in said cause, entered on the 18th day of June
lSS2,-at which time and place you will appear
without further notice.
june27-4t JOHN NJ. KINNEY, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-07-18
The candidates now are Mr.. W

The candidates now are Mr.. Wise,
who supports General Malone and the
Arthur wing of the Republican party,
and Mr.. Massey, who is almost as much
opposed to Arthurism as he is to Ma
honeism. Between the two no man who
pretends to be Democrat can hesitate
a moment for whom to vote.-Aler0n-
dra0 Gazette.