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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

SUDDEN DEATH.-We learn from the
Shenandoah Valley that Mr.. John Bin
aker, who resides some three miles
northeast of New Market, died very
suddenly last Tuesday morning. 1t
seems Mr.. B. had just eaten his break
fast, and when he rose from the table
he dropped dead. He has not been
anyways ill, and his death was 2lto-
gether unexpected. He was aged about
IS years, and was buried in the new
cemetery, near the Thinker church, on
the Valley turnpike. about three and
one half miles below New Market.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

The Democratic gains in Ohio are
greater even than the most sanguine
Democrat outside of that State expected.
They presage other gains of the same
sort, if not to the same extent, in Penn
sylgania and New York next month.
In Indiana, where the same influences
are at work that operated in Ohio, an
equal ratio of gain in the Democratic
vote will give the Democrats twelve of
the thirteen members Of the U. S. House
of Representatives, to which that State
is entitled. The indications now are
that the Democrats will have good
working majority in the lower house OF
the next Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

GRAND DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN
RICHMOND.-Not withstandin the I'M
favorable weather, on last Thursday
night one of the largest and most enthu-
siastic meetings ever held in Richmond,
took place in honor specially of Rev.
John E. Massey and George d. Wise.
The crowd was immense and The enthu-
siasm great. Stirring. and able. and
eloquent speeches were made by Rev.
J. E. Massey, candidate for Congress
man"at-large; Geo. d. Wise, candidate
for Congress in the Richmond District /;
and R. G. Marshall, candidate for Con-
gress in the Norfolk District. These
Democratic candidates for Congress
made able and patriotic speeches, which
met with hearty response in the bos-
oms of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

SERIOUS AccIDENr.-On Saturday
last Mr.. Wilson. employed In Mr.. A.
Alexander's store at Green Forest,
whilst engaged in unloading large box
of merchandise weighing some 500 lbs,
met with serious accident, by the fall
ing of the box upon him. There are
fears that his injuries may prove fatal.
Mr.. Wilson is a brother of Edgar Will
son, Esq, of Fairfield Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
Personals.

On the 9th inst, Mr.. Thos. Beard, q brother
of Mr.. James E. Beard. was buried at Bethel
church.
Rev. s. W. Hadden, the newly-elected Pastor
of Old Providence church, who has been alb
sent at meeting Of Synod and visiting friends
in the South, preached at Old Providence
church last Sabbath, the 22nd instant.
At the Catholic church, at 81 O'Clock this
morning, the marriage ceremony of Mr.. T. F.
Donahoe. OF Wilmington, N. G.. and Miss An
ME R. Hounihan, one of the most beautiful
has many friends in this city, who will no
doubt be present on this interesting occasion.
The wife Of Mr.. John Burgandine, Mrs. Mar
garet Burgandine, in the neighborhood of Par
nassus died on Sunday of last week. and her
remains were buried on Monday at the Union
church, the funeral services being conducted
by Rev. r. G. Walker. She was aged 81 years,
and had been an invalid for some time, and
the immediate cause of her death was paraly-
sis, as we learn from a correspondent Of the
Vir0inion.
On Tuesday Of last week. Mr.. Raymond Tai
ley was buried at st. Johns church-the fu-
neral services being conducted by Rev. John
Murray. A correspondent Of the VirginfGn
says:-"Mr. Talley had been a robust man pre-
vious to his employment on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway. He received bruise or
wound while working on the road, and expo
sure to night air and Indictment weather were
the cause Of his death. He had been at home
with his mother and step-father, Mr.. G. c. Jeu-
nings, for some time previous to his DEATH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

APHYsIoIAN KILLED ON THE RAIL-.
RoAD.-At Paint Greek, Kanawha coun-l
ty, w. Va, on Saturday night, the 18th,
of October, freight train ran over and
instantly killed DIR. J. z. Sale of that
place. His remains were taken to Rich-
mond for interment. During the past
year, four men have been killed at Paint
Creek 4a s.Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

The Lynchburg Advance says: "The
only refuge for the workingmen of this
country is in the Democratic party
This party does not war on capital, but
it proposes to restrict it to its legitimate
and constitutional rights and privileges.
1t does not propose to war on manufac
lures, but to prevent their becoming
monopolies. It does not propose to war
on railroads, but to prevent special leg
islation and land grants. 1t does not
oppose shipping, nor burden commerce,
but opposes subsidies to corporate lines
out of the peoples money. The Demo
cratic party proposes to give every citi-
zen fair and equal chance-every in
dustry equal privileges and protection.
1t stands by the masses and will resist
monopolies."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

DEATH.-Mr. Daniel Shaeffer, who
resided about q miles northeast of New
Market. departed this life or Monday
morning of last geek; aged 70 years
and 26 days. He was buried near the
Tunker church in that neighhorhood,
in the new cemetery recently purchased
from Mr.. John Henry Kagey. Mr.. S.
was the first person buried in this GEM
etery. Elder Martin Urner preached
the funeral.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
POETRY AND FACT.

In Keats beautiful poem. "Lamia." q young
man has been led .oaptive by phantom girl,
and Ia made the slave OF her beauty, until an
old teacher comes in and Axes hts eJ upon the
Shiny serpent, This 10 poetry; now FOR Eact.-
Disease In various forpas. seizes upon young
men and. old, and. especially does It affect the
kidneys and liver and begin ainsidiOualy TO
work ruin and death. ButsHunt's Remedy, as
the ola, taacaef: cones t.: AID the sitmy ser
neys ID q mers phaatopi.. and 60 Oh their way
neglecting the evil. and not realizing their
danger. But this IL not something to be trifled
with. CAL In Hunts Remedy 1T once; 1t will
both reveal the demon, and cast 1t out. For
kidney. liver, and Urinary complaints there il
nothing like It. --.s.7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

A LETTER FROM WHITTAKER.-Ca-
Diet Whitaker has written letter to the
Charleston rs. c. NeaOs and Courier on
the duty and interest of the colored PEG
pie of the South. In his opinion the
condition of the South can be improved
by educating the masses, by teaching
the people to act without respect to par
ty lines, by maintaining home rule aad
by showing the colored man that his
best friends can be found in the South.
Southern wealth, ne says, Southern Gull
ture, Southern votes and Southern men
must and will rule the South. Whitta-
ker adds that he "owes radicalism moth
ing" and that she would lie to his own
conscience were he to vote, write or
speak to bring return of radical rule in
the South"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

If the Maboneites Go not regard Capt.
Pau's chances as desperate, why does
the Governor of tbs State leave his Of
flee, to which he was elected by the
people, to canvass the 7th district p
Capt. Paul needs all the assistance he
can get, but Gov. Cameron can exert no
more influence i'll this district than
other Mahoneite speakers. Let every
Democrat do his duty and the 18th dis
trict will have Democratic representa-
tive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

The Richmond State says, that MA
hone Is doing more than any other man
in Virginia to bring on war of races by
his promises to the colored people that
they shall have social equality. with its
mixed schools, its mixed marriages. and
all other vicious indulgences of such a
state of society,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

WHAT Bosses ARE DoING.-Herbert
Spencer, the eminent scientist, who is
now in this country and has been OBJ
serving the conduct of political Bosses,
has arrived at the conclusion that our
liberties are not secure. as little by little
the Bosses are famiiiarizing us with
despotism. There is too much in this
view, and it is time that the people
were rising to put down Bosses and
Bossism. Will Virginians submit to
the degradation of being ruled by a
Boss? We hope not. "Who is so base
as to be a bondman ?" If there be
such, let them bow at the feet of Billy
Malone and wear his collar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Here is contribution 20 the puzzle
department of Gen. Mahone's newspa-
per; IF the petty Boss's toe-nails are
worth mOEe thsq all the boosted chiv-
airy of ali BourbopaoM, how much
is the whole Boss WORTH Al 3 eight
hint ct the solution of this enigma, It is
suggested that as the less of the Boss We
have the better, bis toe nails have more
value than his whole body. This idea
seemed to be uppermost In his Ex-
ceiispcy's mind when he chose to eu-
logic the feet rather than the person
and character OF the Boss.-Ric1tnaond
State. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

One cid gentleman of the county told
us yesterday that he had heretofore
been, in Scriptural language, "almost
persuaded" but when he attended the
speaking at Fishersville last Saturday
night, his doubts were dispelled, for he
had found out how it is. It was ques-
ton of white and black, and he could be
counted on the former side in the COM
ing election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

BARN buRNED.-A short time after midnight
on last Wednesday night, the barn Of Mr.. Jas.
Nj. Bowman, neer W.llog Spout was burned
with 800 'bushefa of whsat, d quantity ofhat
and farming implements. 1T il supposed %
have been tie sct Of an ineepatarY. ''-'s q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
A TIMELY NOTICE!

We would most respectfully, but earn.
est1y. request those who are Indebted
to this once for Subscriptions, adver.
t1sements, or job work, to make pay.
ments ~ soon a. possible. early set.
tlements make long friends,'' and We
wish all our patrons TO be lifelong
friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
Children's Pictures BY the Instantaneous r
cess 9 specially, 81 Berkeley's Gallery.

BuENED TO DEArn.+on Monday evening
last. q colored woman Of this city. named Jane
Woodson, whilst attempting to kindle IRE
with coal oil, had her clothes ignited, which
burned her SO severely that she died the next
morning. Will persons never learn the danger
Of starting a 1lre with coal oil? No one should
venture iPouit, fer 1t - veTy dangerous ex-
periment. !. " !. III: !. Y. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Registration on Thursday, the 18th
inst, will afford the only opportunity
to persons who have changed their resi-
dence or those who have just attained
their majority. See to it that your name
is recorded on the registration books.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

THE DECKER BROTHERS pianos and Clough
& Warren organs. represented by Prof. ]. N.
Brenaman, of New Market, Va, received first
premium at the Baldwin Augusta Fair last
week. The best evidence Of their superiority
is the fact that they were all sold before tina
Fair closed, and several orders taken to be filled
at once. j. w. Clinedinst. ESQ.,, Of New Market;
Va, was the purchaser OF the handsome Decker
Brothers Upright.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
COMMIssIoNERs, SALE OF REAL

" ESTATE IN THE COUNTY OF AU-
GUSTA.-Iq pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta county, rendered at its June
term, 1882, in the chaneery cause of Mary Swift
zers creditors VS.. Mary Switzer and others. the
undersigned Commissioners appointed for the
purpose, will sell at public auction, in front OF
the Courthouse in the city of Staunton, on
Saturday. the 18th day of November, 1882,
the following tracts of land, viz:
LIST. 23% acres, situate in Augusta county, ad-
joining the lands of Samuel Frank, J. c. Hen
sell, and others, being the same land conveyed
to Mary Switzer by deed from John E. Roller
and wife. of date April 23rd, 1880, and of record
in the Clerks office OF the county of Augusta.
End A tract OF las acres on Naked creek, near
Burke's Mill, being the same that was inherit
ed by said Mary Switzer from her mother.
Elizabeth Shank, and commonly called the
Home Place."
These lands are more fully described In the
papers in the above named chancery cause.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand sufficient
to pay costs of suit and sale; the balance in
three equal instruments at one. two and three
years, with interest from day of sale; for
which will be required bonds with approved
personal security. and the title to be withheld
as ultimate security.
T. c. ELDER,
c. A. RICHARDSON,
OctZ4-4ts Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

DEATH OF CAPT. JeNEs.-This aged
and Well-kpoWp citizen Of Rockhrtdge
died at his home near RroWhsbnTg on
Sunday night, October lot, at the aq.
vanced age of IS years.
Capt. Jones held many positions Of
usefulness and honor in the community
in which he lived, being for a number
of years Justice of the Peace, Ruling
and representing his people on many
importantoccasions. was especially
ways Q large exhibitor of ffuits-Lsz-
sagton Gazette. '"A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

PAY YOUR CAPITATION TAX.-We
appeal to the Democrats of the 7th dis
trict not to fail in having the capitation
tax paid. This should not be overlook
ed. Large and enthusiastic mass meet
ings will amount to but little unless
voters are registered and their taxer
paid. Let every man who is opposed to
the Mahone-Republican party be SCI
cured in his right to vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

THE CONGRESSIONAL CANvAss.-We
are glad to know that the leading men
of the Democratic Conservative party in
this county are earnestly at work to get
out the votes on the day of election
Much depends upon Albemarle, and we
hope the result will show that she has
done her full duty in this important
canvass. Surely the election of gem
tleman who can be trusted to CO. operate
on all questions with the only national
party which is disposed to deal justly
with Virginia, and the South, is con-
summation devoutly to be wished, and
we should, if for no other reason than
that, put forth all our energies to elect
Col. Charles T. O'Ferrsll. But, when
we remember the course that has been
pursued by his competitor, "Paul the
Apostate," who is an open and avowed
supporter of the present stalwart adj
ministration, our efforts to ensure his
defeat should be unremitted and deter
mined. There is but little time left
wherein to do the work. Let no moment
be lost-no voters be absent from the
polls on the 18th of November. What a
glorious thing it will be to beat John
Paul! just think of it. and roll up your
sleeves Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Don't neglect to register, if yon sra
not properly registered now. If you
have changed your residence since the
last election, see about your transfer to
the district in which you now live.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
JOB WORK,

Job Work Of all kinds Circulars Cards. Bill
Heads, Tags, &C.. are executed at the SPEcTA-
TOR office in the VERY BEST STYLE AT
THE LOWEST PRICES. No one having
Job Work Of any kind should fall to call At
the SPECTATOR office, where they can be
served in the best style on the very lowest
terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
BY TELEGRAPH
Especial Dispatch to the sprcrAroR.]

Especial Dispatch to the SPEcTAToR.1
LURAY, PAGE Co., Oct. 23rd.
Col. Chas. T. O'Ferrall spoke here to-
day to large and enthusiastic audience.
The proceedings, for time, were more
boisterous than ever before seen in Page
county. It was evidently preconcert-
ed arrangement. Our gallant Standard
bearer stood to his guns and conquered,
making friends and votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

REGIsTRATION.-Vo who have
not registered should do so at once
Saturday, October 18th, is registration
day, and the last opportunity to register,
but voters can register at any time be-
lore that day by applying to the Regis
trars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
For the SPECTATOR.
Early Marriages In the Shenandoah
Valley.

SA-oAsssAA~AVs>AA
Valley.
AS the question has recently arisen,
who did Gen. Andrew Lewis marry?
the writer interviewed the always gem
tlemanly Clerk of your County Court,
w. A. Burnett Esq He says nothing
has been found among the early records
here Che does not know what there may
be in the county of Orange) that goes
behind 1855. John Madison, who built
the Dr. Kemper house in Port Repub-
lie, qualified as the first Clerk of this
Court in December, 1745 The writer
spent week or more under the hOspi-
table roof the late David G. HUMPHREYS,
near Midway, Woodford county, KY,
in February, 1916. He was son of
DR.. Alex. Humphries, of this town,
VINO was married on the 9Th of April,
1888, by the Rev. John Brown, father
in law of the bride and son-in-law OF
John Preston, the founder of the Pres
ton family, whose remains sleep in
Thinking Spring church yard. Mr.. 81.
was clerk for Joseph and Silas Smith,
merchants then on the Burwell cornA,
and at II, in the first cassinet Sunday
suit he ever had, accompanied by his
mother, was, with Mr.. Alexander, an
old magistrate, who resided near Deer
field, and was entitled, if not to an
English Peerage, to some high position,
that this day entities Regis Alexander,
and others of his descendants in Wood
ford, to large annual SUMS, settled in
the neighborhood mentioned. There, /
found a most invaluable heir loom of
the family, memorandum book of the
Rev. John Brown, with heads of his
sermons, list of marriages he solemn
lied from Fincastle to Staunton. The
first is dated 9th of March, 1755, and
the last the Goth November, 1893. two
hundred and five in number. The only
surviving menbar of Mr.. HUMPHREYS
family, his daughter Mary, ssnt to me
this book in December, 1866, by express,
and any one interested will find thelist
copied and published in the STAUNToN
SPEcTAF December 18th, 1885. I'm
the comfortabler DOM over Mr.. Burpett's
office, the bound volumes belonging to-
the county are to be found. AS it will
be remembered, Frederick Johnston,
Esq, mentioned in the article connected
with "Gen. Lewis's WILL" that his
wife was a Patton or Nelly. We
have sance discovered that she was a
"Givins." We may al g future day
give you an interesting incident ia the,
history of a Givins, who may have been
q relative of his wife. Whilst 1t Is
notifying fact that hundreds are at
this day found, comparatively intelli-
gent ana respects BILE, who can't tell who
their grand parents are. tsleFs are many
who will gratefully peruse This
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

THERE rs NOTHING so GeNTEMPTIBLR nor
more dangerous than limitations and adultera-
tions Of foods or medicines. The Liebig Co.'s
celebrated Coca Beef Tonic has been initiated
by interruptions druggists. Take none but the
genuine. Invaluable in lost appetite. debility,
failing eyesight and biliousness,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Decay Of the Teeth
Arises from various causes. but principally 1t
may be attributed to early neglect or the indis-
which give a momentary Wilderness to the
teeth while they corrode the enamel. The
timely use of that delicate aromatic tooth
rest the progress of decay. harden the gums.
and imparta delightful fragrance to the breath.
1t removes those ravages which people sustain
articles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24
The Memphis ADne,ol saws

The Memphis Appeal says:
"In Malone, Cameron, and Langston
we have three types of secondary deg.
radiation in politics-the boss bossed,
the governor governed, and the freed
slave going back into slavery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

This paper will only cost You $3.50 year.
You can save TEN TIMES THAT AMOUNT by
reading GLADKE's advertisement every week.
he sells goods VERY CHEAP. Go and see
hfmand read this paper. - july18
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

PAY Your POLL TAx.-Let Demo-
Gratis not forget that the poll tax for 1881
must be paid. Do not wait but attend to
its payment at once. Put up your dol
lar and five cents, and don't wait for
some one to do it for you. Every good
white man should see that his vote is
thus secured without waiting until the
last day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Young men who have come of age
since last February can vote without
paying the Capitation Tax, but mast
register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

committee appointed by the Virginia Lo.
cal Option Alliance has called a convention of
temperance workers throughout the State to
meet in. Richmond on the first and second
days OF November, 1882. during the State "Apsi
ricultural Fair. So -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Ii decent government is to be main
tanned IN this country the people must
stamp outsuch pot-house politicians and
hucksters as Arthur and Malone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

Load your gun if you wish to fire it
off. Unless you pay your capitation-tax
for. 1881 you will 60 to the polls with an
empty gun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

1t is now conceded by Republicans,
that the Democrats will have the next
House of Representatives-the body that
by provision of the Constitution, origi-
mates all appropriation bills. Therefore
1t behooves the people of Virginia to
consider whether they will subserve the
interests of their State in electing Ma
hone-Arthur Republicans to the House.
They must know that Mahoneites will
exert no influence in that body, since
all true Democrats despise the Boss and
his followers. They respect honest Re-
publican members Of Congress, but
lcathe and contemn those who wear the
collar Of the Boss. Such men will be
the meyest ciphers, and entirely out OF
place in the next Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

NOTICE.-Asmy wife, Larcissus Tray
IN er, has left my bed and board without
cause or provocation. hereby forewarn all
persons against trusting her on my account as
will not pay any bills contracted by her.
octA-3t* G. r. TRAYER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

OLD PICTURES COPIED, enlarged, and In.
ishedin oil.wstef coiors, india ink and craycn,
at the lowest rates, at Berkeley's Photograph
Gallery. oetl0-8t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

SALE OF THE Edison FARM.-The Edison
farm. on the West View road. containing $40
acres, soid BY A ?. Ligatner, ESQ.,. was pur.
chast by W. 7. Bell and Charles \. McGufap
at 406 per aero; !. ~ y. n >. ~, VI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-24

In order to supply the trade with 25e. Car.
pets, GLApKE has just reduced his 80 and 4Oc.
Carpets TO that price. sens