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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
Ar. Massey to the People Of Virginia
[From the Richmond Dispatch.]

Mr.. Editor,-Please allow me to say
through your paper to the many frien DIS
all over the State, who are urging me to
visit their respective counties, that I
have, after the most careful thought,
made out q list Of appointments, which
will keep me constantly and actively
employed from now to the day of cleo.
ton. AS it is utterly impossible for me
to visit all the counties in the State,
have aimed so to arrange my appoint
ments as to visit each section of the
State, and as many places in each sec.
ton as possible.
Igreatly regret my inability to address
the people in each county and city. AS
it is impossible for me to do that, I must
rely upon my friend in those counties
which I cannot visit TO see that their
banner is never furled until 1t waves in
triumph on the 7th of next November.
The cause in which we are engaged
Is not my cause, but our cause. The
battles we are fighting are not ma bat
ties. but our battles-the cause and the
battles of the people of Virginia }, the
cause of Independence against bossism,
of liberalism in reality against liberalism
only in name, or right against wrong,
of true Democratic principles and gov
eminent against Stalwart Republican
ism. of honest men for Office against
"apostates for the price of their apos-
tscv :" of honest administration of the
Government by honest men for the
good of the whole people against its ad =.
ministration by political trickstere, who
are willing to barter their Independence,
self. respect, and honor for Office and ite
emoluments, and who are looking alone
to their own promotion.
What are my individual interests. for
tunes, or success in such q battle as
this? Too insignificant to mention in
such c0ntest-a contest in which all
that we prize Is at stake! I am, it Is
true, your standard-bearer, or represen-
tative, in this conflict. But it is your
standard am bearing, your interests 1
am representing; and, while I pledge
you my best, most faithful and unremit-
| ting services in our common cause, l
shall confidently rely upon your full,
hearty, and dctive cooperation. Give
me this. and our success will be as GER
tain as the day of election.
An examination of my published ap-
pointments will satisfy you that they
will occupy my whole time until the
day of election. If, therefore, you fall
to receive answers to your kind letters,
| I beg you to attribute it to inability and
not to want of inclination to answer
| them.
Fellow. citizens, three months of idle
ness and Indifference may result In
fastening upon you and your children
an oppressive, CALLING, and degrading
yoke.
Three months of active and judicious
effort will free Virginia from the dangers
which threaten her, and restore her tc
the high position she once occupied
| among her sister States.
Will yoW do your part to avert the
| former and secure the latter?
| Very respectfully,
JOHN E. MASSEY.
Ash LoV1a, July 81, 1882.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

KANAwHA AND CHEs. K. R. Com
PANY.-The Allegheny Tribune says
that Secretary Stalnaker, of w. Va, on
Saturday week, issued a certificate OF
Incorporation to the Kanawha and
Chesapeake Railroad Company.
The road will commence on the north
side of the Great Kanawhs river, in OF
near the city of Charleston. in the coun'
ty of Kanawha, and will run thence by
the most practicable route as far AS R1ay
be on the north side of the Great Ka-
nawha. to a point on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, at or near the K~
nawha Falls, in the county of Fayette
The principal business office shall be il
the City of New York, and the certifi'
cate shall be perpetual. the capital
stock of the company is $780, 900,
divided into shares of 500 each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

PAUL's Doom .FoREsHADOwED.-A
Rawley Springs correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch says:
"In Harrisonburg few days since
there was an election of municipal off
GERS, when every Conservative candi'
date was re- elected by iargely-increased
majorities, in the face of strenuous ef'
forts and loud boasts of victory by the
Coalitionists, led by John Paul, who
left Washington to ''organize tri-
umph :" when 10! defeat befell his mon
grel MISREPRESENTATION of his own doom
in the approaching congressional con-
test, whether his antagonist be the gal.
liant Skinner, the accomplished Woods
or the alert and fearless O'Ferrall. True
as steel are all these gentlemen"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN THE CITY OF sTAUNTON.

By virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to the
undersigned by j. M. Hanger and wife, ON the
18th day Of May. 1877, and recorded in the
Clerks office Of the Hastings Court of the City
of Staunton Book ], page 432), and decree Of
the Circuit Court Of Augusta county, entered
at the June term, 1882 in the cause Of Smiths
Guardian vs. Smiths Widow, and at the re-
quest OF Benjamin G. Smith. a bene ficiary
therein. will proceed to sell, at public auc-
ton. to the highest bidder, in front of the
Court-House, on
Thursday, the 10th day of July, 1882,
the following valuable real estate: LIST, -
The new FRAME DWELLING HOUSE Uas4
on Church street, belonging to said s&nN
Hanger, next door to Beverly street, fronting
about 45 feet on Church street and running
back 70 feet End, The old residence on the
corner of Church and Beverly streets, with
about So feet on Beverly street and about 81 feet
on Church, with West and South lines parallel
to North and East lines, respectively. The
present enclosures indicate the correct boun-
dar1es of each of said parcels. If the first
named property brings enough to pay the debt
as indicated in above decree then the last
named property will not be offered, unless re-
uuired ty said ]. M. Hanger.
TERMS :-Cash In hand to pay costs Of sale,
and for the balance of purchase money bonds
will be required Of the purchaser with ap-
proved personal security, with interest from
day of sale, in three equal annual instruments,
and the title to be retained as ultimate securi-
ty tnnaoo 4. g. M. COCHRAN yR;.
POstp0nement.-The above sale has been
postponed to Thursday, August 10Th, 1882,
g. M. COCHRAN, JR..
jy25-3t Trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

Likeness OF HON. JOHN E. MAS
sEY.-The BaltimoreGn Of last SatuE.
day contains very striking likeness of
Hon. John E. Massey, who is one Of the
candidates for Congressman at Large
his competitors being John s. Wise
and Rev. J. M. Dawson (colored). II
the colored people vote for Dawson. the
contest will be between Massey and
Dawson, but if the colored voters be the
slaves of Malone, the contest will be
between Massey and Wise, with the
prospects in favor of Massey. Unless
the white voters support Massey, there
is possibility, if not a probably, Of the
election of Dawson. If the colored
vote, as is natural, should be concen-
trated upon Dawson, he may be elected,
unless the white vote be concentrated
upon Massey. If the white people
throw their votes away upon Wise,
Dawson may be elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.-The notes and accounts Of
IN the late firm of ]. A. and Y. M. BICKLE
are ready for settlement, and parties indebted
will please call within the next thirty days
and close up by money or negotiable note. as
the business must be closed up speedily.
B. N. BICKLE.
The business will still be continued at the
same place by the undersigned.
aug8-3t Y. M. BlCkLE.
VYlRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
Y office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
August It'll, 1882 =
VIM. s. Rankin, ..Administrato Of Eliza A.
Curry, decd and James w. Curry, ..-Plaintifs,
VS..
John W, Curry, Ida B. Curry, and Maudie
Curry, (the last two infants) Defendants,
In Chdncery.
The object of this suit is to settle the accounts
of VIM. 8. Rankin, Administrator OF Eliza A.
Curry, decd. and have sale Of the real estate
of said decedent.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that John w.
Curry IL nonresident of this State, it is order
ed that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,-
JOS. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Hudson & Patrick. p. q. augS-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

NINTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The Fincastle Herald says that "Capt.
Samuel H. Newberry made speech at
Bland Courthouse on the oath inst, an
nouncing himself candidate for Con-
gress.
The ninth district is full of aspirants
for the position. In the list may be
mentioned Col. Hansbrough, Col. Fulk-
erson, Mr.. I. c. Fowler, Mr.. Pat Nc
Caull. Gen. Bowen, Mr.. w. c. Pendle
ton, and others whose names we cannot
recall,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

DEMO CRATIC READJUSTERS All
over the State. Democratic Readjusters,
who now see that Malone and his lead
ers propose to take them bodily into the
worst wing Of the Republican party,
are announcing their purpose, In future,
to act with the Democratic party. They
cannot do otherwise and maintain their
consistency for principle. If they be
Democrats, they must now act with
the Democratic party. If they wish
to be recognized as Republicans of the
Arthur type, they can vote with the
Malone party ; otherwise they must act
with the Democratic party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

VETO OF THE RIVER AND HARBOR
BILL BY THE PRESIDENT President
Arthur has vetoed the River and Harbor
Bill for the reason, it is alleged. of the
appropriations to streams in the South.
Any Southern man in this or any other
State who will vote with the Malone
or arthur administration party should
be, in the language of the late Senator
Tom Benton, "cut for the simples." No
white Virginian should do SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
JOS. N. RYAN, CIerK
Shelley & Bumgardner, p. q. augS-4

TlRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
i PROPERTY.-By virtue of deed Of Trust
executed by Thomas ]. Martin, will sell in
Middlebrook. on
Friday, the 1st day Of September. 1882,
the following valuable real and personal estate,
to wit:-That desirable HOUSE AND -
LOT, owned by Thomas ]. Martin, stu f.
ated in Middlebrook, adjoining the Ab
property of ]. Frank Argenbright.
Aquantity of Wheat, Oats, and Bailed Hay /;
complete set Of Timers Tools, one Tin Wag.
on and Harness, good Horses, one Cow, lot
of Hogs. Cart, Mower, Corn heller, -four.
house power. a Feed Masticator, Wheat Fan, 4
sets of Harness., Plows Q Harrows, l set of
Carpenters Tools, and Writing Desk.
TEKMs:-Thc House and Lot will be sold on a
from day of SALE with interest from day of sale,
the purchaser giving bond with approved per-
sonal security, and the title retained as ulti.
mate security.
The personnel estate will be sold for cash for
all sums under $500, and for all sums of ss-O
and upwards upon credit Of four months
the purchasers giving well endorsed negotiable
notes. JAMES BUMeiARDNEh, JR.,
aug8.4t Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

HON. GEO. G. CABELL.-Whilst this
gentleman does not desire reelection
to Congress, and will make no contest
for the nomination, yet he does not fee
justified in declining, If the conventloI
should nominate him.
He is useful member, and, we sup
pose, will be nominated for reelection
without any solicitation on his part.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

FATAL MISTAKE OF AN APOTHE-
cARY.-The wife of Mr.. L. A. Will
liams. of Warrenton, N. c., died in
that town on Saturday week from the
effects of dose of morphine which was
taken by mistake for quinine. Mrs.
williams sent to the drug store for eight
grains of quinine, and through an er-
ror of the apothecary received In return
eight grains of morphine. she oieo IN
a few hours after taking the. morphine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
DEALERS AND
J.. CONSUMERS OF PAINTS!
B@ Read the following for Yourself

We have now in stock the largest and best
stock of PAINTS ever brought to this section,
manufactured by Lucas & Co., the Oldest paint
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction, and can be furnished in any tint
or shade desired at prices to suit the times. A
saving of 25 per cent. can be made by their use,
and they are always ready for immediate use,
presenting smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
sy surface. 1t does not crack or become zoos
ened from the material upon which 1t Is used.
Read the following guarantee
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March Both, 1882.
Messrs. Berkeley d Co., Stanton. Tu.:-
DEAR SIRS:-We have not as yet found 1t
necessary to issue printed guarantee for our
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep
utation with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the market an in
ferior article, particularly under our brand.
We however will cheerfully follow the expedi-
ent which has been resOrted to by man ufactur-
ers to in troduce their goods by stating that we
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAINT
any work with English lead and boiled oil we
believe is orthodoxy on which our paint has
been used that you feel well satisfied has
proved itself inferior. II further guarantees
are required you may give them on our au-
thority. but we do not think you will ever hear
of one authentic case of trouble arising through
the use Of our paints.
Yours truly,
These paints may be obtained by wholesale
and retail from
iune6 Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

A HUSBAND DECEIvED.-The Wheel
ing wv. Va.) Register publishes con-
fession from Mrs. John Scarlott, the wife
of an iron molder of that city, to the
effect that she had on three different
occasions obtained infants from the
Philadelphia almshouse and successfully
palmed them off on her unsuspecting
husband. The first and second died
but the third is pretty little girl of five
years, to whom its parents" are greatly
attached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

HANGED.-On last Friday, at Chat
ham, Pittsylvania county, Va, W. Il.
Yeats was hanged for the murder of J.
P. Anderson on the End of February
The scaffold was erected in a small
wooden enclosure in the court-hou
yard. Yeats assembled the scaffold
without any apparent dread of DEATH
He had nothing to say, and there were
no religious services at the gallows.
The drop fell at 11:21, and death ensued
in fifteen minutes. The body was low
cred in twenty minutes, when it was
found that death came by strangula-
ti0n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

The Lynchburg Nrgi,aian says that
"Mahoneism is the embodiment of all
that is selfish, mean, and debased in
politics. 1t is an appeal to the merce-
nary instincts of men. It is system OF
rewards and punishment: OF reward to
all who are willing to forswear princi-
pie and engage to do the bidding of
Boss; and of prescription and punish
ment to those who resist his selfish
schemes of personal aggrandizement.-
We ask m.thinking people to consid'
er, for moment, what is likely to be
the effect of establishing this man and
his set firmly in power. Not only would
all of the atrocious measures that Ma
hone and his subordinates attempted te
carry through the last Legislature, be
foisted upon us but much more. to de-
grade Virginia. and break down all op
position to the despotism of one man.
With trammelled Court, bound to re
cord the edicts of their master; with s
subsidized press, supported through hi
favor, by such patronage as he sought tt
secure through the control of the las
Legislature, and with system of fierce
prescription such as he has introduced
and would carry out if he were fully es'
tablished in power; to what depth O.
degradation we should be precipitated.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
Vacant Places

In the dental ranks will never occur If you are
every day with that famous tooth wash, SOZO-
DON'T. From youth to old age it will keep the
enamel spotless and unimpaired. The teeth of
persons who use SOZODONT have pearl-like
Whiteness, and the gums a rOseate hue, while
the breath is purified. and rendered sweet and
fragant 1t Is composed of rare antiseptic
herbs and is entirely free from the objectiona-
BILE and injurious ingredients of Tooth Pastes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

WHICH HAS ABSORBED THE 9TH
ER ?-The Readjustels, that is, those
who follow Malone, Paul, ct id onarae
genus, have united themselves with the
worst wing Of the Republican party,
and they and the Republicans coalesce
and work together. The Readjusters
claim that they have absorbed and rule
the Republicans, and the Republicans
claim that they have captured the Re-
adjusters, who are now, practically, at
least, Republicans, as they endorse the
administration of Arthur. The Be
publicans constitute q large majority Of
:he Coalition party. but the Readjusterf
get. the offices, and make cat's-paws Of
the Republicans. They treat their Re-
publican allies as interiors, and save the
Offices for themselves. The Republic
cans now have a candidate in the per-
son Of Rev. J. M. Dawson, who repre-
sents their party and principles, and, il
they be true to themselves, they will
support him; but If they have sold
themselves to Malone, they will sup
port John s. Wise, who has denounced
the Republicans in the most insulting
terms of any man in the State. How
any Republican can support John s.
Wise, in view of his scathing denun'
citation of them, within the past year,
is one of the things that mo man can
find out"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
NAnEnnRTN

A CATEGORICAL QUEsTIoN.-We
would ask the Valley Nrginiam if in its
statement as to the one hundred patients
admitted to the w. L. Asylum, it means
it to be inferred that these one hundred
are additional to the number there on
the 10th of last March?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
A Valuable Discovery .

Quinine has become necessity to the people
of the United States, yet. Notwithstanding the
free tariff 1t is still SO high as to be virtually
beyond the reach of the poor. 1t is said a relt-
able substitute has been discovered, which
bears with it much evidence of its virtues and
merit. 1t is known by physicians and chem
isfs as '"CherInaline.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
Arthur and Malone.
HOW WILL THE NEGROES VOTE?

The negroes in the next election will
choose whether they will vote for Rev.
J. M. Dawson, a respectable and intelll-
gent man of their own race, who sup
ports Blaine for President, who is their
friend, or for Wise, who represents Ar
thur. who is not their friend, as his ac-
tions, in conjunction with Malone,
show. In speaking of Arthur, the
Lynchburg Advance says
"That he is not the friend of the negro,
is plain, because he has removed him
from offices that he held, aud for which
he was competent, and has filled his
place and the place of able. reputable
Republicans, with men lately Demo
Gratis of doubtful capacity and character
in many cases. He must, therefore, be
regarded as the patron of new sect OF
party to be gathered and reinforced
by political trading and corrupt politi.
cal intrigues. The people, black and
white, must decide whether this new
party shall rule"
If the colored people be true to theil
race and principles, they will vote fol
Dawson, and if they will not do SO, they
will, in the future, be estopped from
making any complaint that their race
is not recognized and given its proper
share of the offices, for if they will not
vote themselves for q capable and re-
spectacle man of their own race, they
cannot complain if persons of a differ
ent race will not do so. The negroes
should vote as a unit for Dawson i
they do not, they should never com
plain that negroes are not elected to Of
fee; for if they will not vote for men o
their own race, it would be very unrea
sonable for them to expect white people
to do so. They now have candidate
of character and intelligence for an hon
orable and responsible Office, and If they
fail to support him. they cannot expect
in the future, any member of their race
to be elected to any Office of honor ant
profit. The negroes are now on trial
and if they fail to support Dawson. tn Ell
mouths are closed, and they cannot com
plain if no negro should be elected t
| ofRoo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

HE KNows.-Geo. z. Gorham, editor
of the Washington Republican, and the
special friend Of Malone, Classics him
as Republican. Gorham and Malone
are working in the same harness, and
Gorham knows Malone to be Repub'
lican. It is time for the Democratic
Readjusters to drop him like hot pota-
to. Malone and his leaders have
deceived them heretofore, but they can
not do It again. c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

SHENANDOAH SPEAKs.-The Repub
lican club of Woodstock, Va, in meet
ing. after mature deliberation, declared
it the imperative duty and best interest
of the people TO stand solidly against all
efforts to divide the Republican party
by Readjusters or any other party
Therefore,
Resolved LIST, That We pledge our
selves to the united support of Rev. J.
M. Dawson and the Republican nomi-
nee. whoever he will be, nominated pit
the regular convention Of this district
called by the Hon. ]. w. Cochran
chairman of the Republican State Com
mittee, to be held in this district, and
that we will vote for the ticket for Con-
gresham at large, made at RichmoId
on July 26th, by the regular Republican
State Central Committee
Resolved End. That we are heartily In
favor of a Republican candidate feI
Congress in this district of tried and
true metal on all questions Of righta
liberties and privileges, equality of al
the people, and further that we pledg,
to the nominee of the Congressional
district convention of the regular Re
publican party, our cordial and unitet
support.
Resolved 3rd, That we gratefully ap
preciate the action of Hon. r. B. Rob.
inson, the President of this club, II
placing first the nomination of Rev. J
M. Dawson, of Williamsburg, as candi'
date at large for our standard bearer
We will give the Rev. J. M. Dawson
our full vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
The Washington correspondent Of the
of the Alexandria Gazette says:-

Of the Alexandra Gazette says =
at is reported at many of the Ma
honeites, even some of the prominent
ones. county judges and aspirants fol
Congress. for instance, complain to theil
party friends of the gross incivility with
which they have been treated by the
General (Mahone) when they have
called upon him here, and that several
of them have returned to their homes
sadder. if not wiser men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08
$tauntott Spectator.
Conservative Democratic Convention Of
the 9TH District.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1882.

The Convention to nominate candi-
date for Congress for the Seventh Dis
trict, will meet at STAUNTON, on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of AUGUST,
1882, at - o'clock, M. The basis OF rep
resentation will be one delegate for eve
~ 100 votes cast for John w. Daniel OF
fractional part of 100 in excess of so.
County Superintendent are request
ed to give the necessary notices for thu
selection of delegates in such manner a
to them may seem best.
A. KoINER,
w. D. PEACHY,
- J. M. WHITE,
District Committee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-08

A BAD SPELL.-A correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Times in speaking of
Farr, the present State Superintendent
of Public Instruction, says
"a former Corporation Judge, who
was removed by Malone because he was
competent, tells me that he received a
letter from the Superintendent the other
day and out of fifteen words six was
misspelled."
He is nice man to hold that position,
and to be the successor of VIM. H. Ruff
ner.