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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

In refusing to vote for Mr.. Massey
those unadulterated Simon-Pu Demo-
Gratis will support Malone, who is try.
ing to destroy the Democratic party OF
the Union. They will give q half.vote
for a United States District attorney,
who two years ago was a Hancock man
and voted against Arthur, but who now
holds fat Office given him by Arthur,
and is the ally of the Stalwart Republi.
cans of the North. Those Democrats
who cannot vote for Democratic Re.
adjuster will give halfvote for q Re.
publican Readjuster ! Just that. You
refuse to vote for Democratic Readjus
ter, but you will by that refusal give q
hall vote for Stalwar t-Administratio
Republican Readjuster! You can't vote
for Hancock Readjuster, but you can
give half-vote for an Arthur Readjus-
ter!
We do not appeal to the mere nobodies
who day after day are by the insidious
efforts Of Mahone's agents kept up to
the work of opposing Massey. These
men are beyond the reach of reason and
argument. They have no higher ann
bition than to stand we'll in the estima-
ton of the agents aforesaid. But we do
call upon every Democrat who loves the
national Democracy of the Union every
Democrat who is Democrat from prin>
ciple-to stand by the national Demo
cratic party, and support those princi-
Piles whether these be represented by a
man personally Objectionable or not
Vote for the principles, and lose sight Of
the man.
What we say to one we say to all-if
John E. Massey is defeated, it will be
by men who profess to be better Demo
Gratis than their neighbors. Richmond
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
For the SPECTATOR.
Alton Items.
FTON. VA October 18th. 18S

ALTON, VA, October 18th, 1882.
EDITOR SPECTATOR:-At last this
place has "boom.n It is now the
talk" that new hotel and dining
house for Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way mail trains is to be put up at once,
close to the platform and it is also re-
ported that Alton is, at last, to have a
bar-room. Oh! these many years
working pro and con! The bar will
come at last, whether for good or evil
the future will tell.
Our friends and neighbors, Mrs. M.
A. Smith and family, have removed to
Stanton. What is our loss will be
your city's gain.
The Pugh farm, on the Rcckfish road,
about II miles from here, was sold last
Monday to DR.. Killian (of Augusta) for
81, 7O5. A good sale.
Mr.. VIM. Rodes has just completed a
new store house at the fork of the roads
near Avon. about two miles from here.
The more the merrier. There are now
seven stores on the road from here to
Nelly's Ford, distance Is miles.
The farmers are busy seeding and
housing their corn crops.
Political matters are getting red hot
Last week the Readjuster- Republican
Arthur & Co. or one man party went to
Waynesboro' to the grand rally, and to-
day the Democrats march over to the
same place to the great Democratic
barbecue and speaking. The cry is
work, register. pay capitation tax, and
vote early on November 7th. Then see
that your friends and neighbors all
vote. Never mind who the man is
vote for principle. By 80 doing you
will save country and State.
More anon. II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

THE IMPORTANCE OF A VOTE.-In the
End District, West Virginia, the result
of the election between Wilson, Demo
crat, and Mason, Republican, hangs up
on six or seven votes. So close is it that
but three votes would have turned the
scale, showing the importance of voting.
Every Conservative vote will be ofvital
importance in this contest. Malone
has his coalition of colored and white
Stalwarts in firm alliance, working with
all the energy the prize of office and
liberal supplies of money can inspire
They are thoroughly organized. We
must meet them with organization and
active work from now until the elec~
ton Do you not see the Importance OF
doing all you can to get ever vote you
can control at the polls on Tuesday
next, the 9TH of November? But few
votes may turn the scale. Our apathy
and Indifference might cost us our Con-
gresham here, and the Congressman at
Large, and make Malone the supreme
political dictator in this State. Your
vote may prevent tit certainly will
help to do it. Then vote and do. your
best to see that every Conservative voter
around you is at the polls. The fate OF
Virginia may hang upon what you will
do between now and the election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

WARREN 8. LURTY ON THE COALI-
TON PARTY.-Capt. Warren s. Lurty,
of Rarrisonburg, addressed a meeting
of Straightout Republicans at LYNCH
burg, last Saturday night, of from 800
to 1000 persons. He began, says the
Lynchburg Nrgimiam, by paying q
compliment to John M. Dawson, the
straightout candidate for Congressman
at-large. and appealed to his Republican
auditors if they had ever heard of the
fathers of the Republican party, Charles
Sumner or Oliver P. Morton advocating
the readjustment of either public or
private obligations. He was
freeman because he refused to follow the
dictation of any man hewould rather
be dog and bay the moon, than be an
office-holder under Malone, with all
that it involved. In defending Dawson
against the charge that he voted fol
Major Daniel, he said:-
1--WE have the word of Mr.. Dawson
that he did not but if he and al! the
rest of US had done so, it would have
been best for our people and for the State,
for in that case we would not have now
q "toe.nail' Governor, disgracing the
office as it was never dlsgraced before,
and as hope it never will be again. y
"When it comes to a question between
John Dawson and John Wise give me
two of John Dawson" Appealing to
Republicans, he said, when these Dem
ocrats come to you and solicit your votes
ask them what Office they hold or what
they expect to get"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
NEXT TUESDAY WILL DECIDE
THE FATE OF VIRGINIA.

HAD TO RETRACT-JOHN s. WISE
AND THE REPUBLICANs.-Ina discus.
sion at Saluda, Middlesex county, on
last Wednesday, Hon. John s. Wise
was required to retract SANDER he had
previously uttered against Hon. Geo. T.
Garrison. John s. Wise is reckless in
his remarks in reference to opponents,
and no consideration should be given to
them. He does not deserve the support
of any honest man in the State. Let
every Democrat vote for Massey. Wise
is an INSCRIPTIONS demagogue. and does
not deserve the support any voter. what
ever his opinions may be. No Demo
crat should vote for him, and no Repub-
lican can without acknowledging that
he is man without principle, as John
s. Wise has charged. He must eat
boiled crow and acknowledge that he is
the unprincipled rascal that John s.
Wise has proclaimed him to be. To see
Republicans supporting Wise is spec
tacle which places the brand upon them
selves. How can they do it?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

General Mahone's Washington organ
says that the laws of the United States
are not observed in the South. And
yet in all the South the only State in
which free speech is denied, is Virginia,
where Mahone's white officials and COL
ored followers break up colored Repub.
lican meetings, aud prevent colored Re-
publicans from addressing their own
race, as was doue here and in Lynch
burg, and as ben attempted In other
parts of the State. Mr.. Dezendorf, who
has been an ultra Republican ever since
the organization of the Republican
party, and wi no has resided in Virginia
ever since the war, says that bulldozing
and intimidation were never before car
ried to the extent now practiced by Ma
homes colored followers, at the instiga~
ton of his white office holders, upon
the people of their own race. And the
truth of what Mr.. Dezendorf says il at.
tested by every man at all acquainted
with the present condition of affairs in
Virginia Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

GOOD SIGNs.-A number of men in
this county, who have not voted sf1ce
the war, have resolved to vote on next
Tuesday for Massey and O'Ferrall.
They feel that it is their duty as patriots
to do so. This is the right spirit, and
that which is to save the State from
degradation and ruin. It Is favorable
sign when men who have not voted for
many years now feel it their duty to do
80, and to vote for the Democratic cam
didates. The signs are suspicious and
presage Democratic triumph on next
Tuesday. Let every Democrat 60 to
the polls, and triumphant victory will
be gained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

A NOVEL INDICTMENT.-The grand
jury OF Loudoun county has found an
Indictment against the Loudoun Ag7
ricultural Society for permitting on
their grounds during the late fair a
gaming table, &c. the game alluded
to was what is known as a wheel of for
tune. The court awarded q summons
against the society, returnable on the
first day Of the next term, at which
time the guilt or innocence of the ac-
cused will be determined by a jury of
it's peers. The case is rather a novel
one, especially as the prosecuting attor-
ney is the first vice-president of the So
ciety, and will therefore have to pros
ecute the prosecutor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

According to the estimate of the ablest
writers on political economy, says the
Washington Post, the people were made
to pay, as bounties to the manufacturers,
So, 542 900, 900, during Grants term, in
addition to the enormous sum collected
from them by the Government. Since
the close of Grants term this transfer
of the earnings of the working classes
to the Golfers of the rich has amounted
to not less than 100000. If this con-
dition of things is to continue, the Con-
stitutional provision should be changed,
so as to declare that revenue shall be
levied upon all imports, for the benefit OF
the manufacturers J; for that is what it
practically amounts to now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

ELECTION TICKETs.-We are request
ed to say that tickets will not be fur
nished by the Stat Executive Commit
tee, but must be- printed and distributed
in each district by the local authorities.
We are sorry but it can't be helped. 1t
is high time that they were everywhere
printed and in abundance.
Have them at the various precincts,
city and county. early in the day, and
in reliable hands.
The tickets should read -
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Election November 9TH, 1882.
For Congressman at Large,
JOHN E. MASSEY.
For Congressman - District,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
A GRAND P,cruRE.-That was 8

A GRAND PlCrURE.-That was a
grand scene at the Opera House in
Staunton Oh Monday, when Hon, A. II.
H Stuart, the illustriOus sage and VEN
cradle statesman, arose be ore the peo
pie of his natiS county. possibly for the
last time, t" warn his people against the
schemes of Malone and his followers,
and pleading with the Democrats OF
old Augusta to rise in their might and
make supreme effort to save our be-
loved old State from a disastrous fate
The scene thus presented will not lose
effect. Threatening indeed must be
the peril that impels such men as Mr..
Stuart. aged and feeble and bent as he
is, to come forward and add the tremu-
lous tones of great age in warning to his
fellow citizens. Every patriotic Vir-
ginian heart will thank God that Mr..
Stuart was spared to make this one more
effort for his State and his countrymen.
old Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31


RESULT, DO YOUR DUTY BY VOTING
FOR MASSEY AND O'FERRALL.
ANOTHER BOLTING CLERGYMAN
Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby has written
letter boiling the nominations of the
New York Republican convention. He
says he is Republican and has always
voted the Republican ticket, but that
the election Of the present Republican
State ticket would be an endorsement
of bribery, fraud and the tyranny of
the money power" DR.. Crosby is not
alarmed at the probable success of the
Democratic State ticket and declares
that he twill trust an honest Democratic
party rather than a dishonest Republi
can party" DR.. Crosby concludes his
letter as follows: II make no apology
for meddling with politics. I am an
American, a citizen and native of New
York. I never sold my birthright.
When great moral crises arise will not
hesitate to speak as loudly as I can for
the truth. With mere local or personal
politics I have nothing to do. I add
these last words for the benefit of those
who suppose clergymen are either wo-
men or children"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

Intelligence from all parts of the State
is to the effect that the Democrats who
were at first opposed to Mr.. Massey are,
like true men, rallying to his support,
wisely deferring to the vast majority of
their party aud agreeing to subordinate
their ideas Of political sagacity to- their
convictions of the danger that beset the
State from Malone and ignorant black
cohorts. This is surely more patriotic
and commendabie than gabbling about
assumed delinquencies of the State
committee, aud about going down
wrapped up in the Democratic flag, and
other twaddle of the same sort, the eff.
feet of all of which, if not its object, is
to promote the success of Mahone.-
Alexandria Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

The Lynchburg Vargimian says that,
"Mr. Tucker, in his speech at Liberty,
used, with great effect, the boast of Ma
hone that 100000 would carry Vir-
ginia either way" He referred to Vir
ginia as being put up at public auction
by the would.be dictator, and represent
ed him as saying going! going! gone!
at $2OO,OOO!" What price for the
grand old heritage left US by the Fathers
of the Revolution! If this is not enough
to make the blood of Virginians curdle,
and arouse them to efforts to rebuke the
person who places such an estimate
upon the virtue and patriotism of this
people of proud traditions, we know not
what more could be wanting"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

The Register complains of Auditor g.
Brown Allen who in appointing tax.
collector for Danviile has substituted
an ipexperienc-.' colored man for an
experienced and competent white clerk,
against whom no complaint has ever
been made by any party.
Negro collectors, negro orators, and
negro audiences to hear negro orators,
will cause many Readjuster to vote
the Democratic ticket next Tuesday.
It is impossible that the people OF Vir-
GINA can fail to be impressed by facts
right before their eyes. As Nelson
Readjuster recently said, there are many
men heretofore voting with Malone
who for the reason stated will vote
against him this time, but without tell
ing any body OF their intention, before
hand Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

SANDY STUART ON THE STUMP.-It
must be an unusual and important
crisis in the affairs of the State when
we see such men as the Hon. A. 81. II.
Stuart, weighed down with age and in
firmities, long since retired from active
duty, again taking the stump in behalf
of the State. The call of duty has
prompted him to lend his voice in the
championship of the cause of Virginia
and her people. In the course of
speech at StauntOn he quoted John
Marshall in the Convention of '29 and
80; IAN angry Heaven could infict no
greater curse on an offending people
than a corrupt judiciary"
Well may the words be recalled In this
era, when we see Mahone's partisan
judges prostituting their officer to the
purposes of political Boss.-Lersagton
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
A Republican Candidate for Congress In
this District.

James w. Cochran, of Harrisonburg,
an intelligent colored man, the Chair
man of the Republican State Executive
Committee, has announced himself as
candidate for Congress in this District.
His candidacy is endorsed by the Re-
publican State Central Committee, that
adopted the following resolution:
Resolued by the Republican State
Central Committee, That we endorse
the candidacy of James w. Cochran,
ESQ.,, for election to Congress from the
Seventh District. That we call on all
sound and true Republicans to rally to
his and Hon. J. M. Dawson's support,
and vote for the repeal of the capitati0n
tax and the candidate.
By order of the Committee.
JAMES M. DONNAN, Secretary.
Richmond, Va, Oct. 31st, 1882.
The colored voters now have an op.
portunity to vote for two intelligent
men of their race for Congress-Rev.
J. M. Dawson for Congressman at large
and James w. Cochran for Congress
man for this District-and if they do
not vote for them, they will have no
ground in the future to complain if the
white Republicans, as heretofore, refuse
to elect members of their race to office.
They will, in the future, as in the past,
be mere "hewers of wood and drawers
of water" for white Republicans-they
will be expected to do the voting whilst
the white Republicans will fill the Off
ces. The opportunity is now presented
to the colored voters to vote for respect
able men of their own race, and if they
fail or refuse to do 30, they will have
none to blame but themselves, and, ir
the future, will be estopped from al
complaint if their race be ignored wher
offices are to be conferred. Is there &
colored man in this District who would
prefer the election of Paul to that O
Cochran? Not one. and yet they will
be induced by the Coalitionists to vott
for Paul. They will not vote as they
desire, but as they are directed by mel
who care not fig for them farther thar
they can use them to subserve their OWL
purposes. The Coalitionists use them al
the monkey did the cat, when it uset
the paw of the cat to get the chestnut
from the fire which the monkey ate
The Coalitionists use the colored voter
to get offices for themselves, and whel
they get their votes care nothing NOR
about them. How long will the coloret
voters continue to be the political slave
of the Coalitionists? They now hav
an opportunity to vote for prominen
men of their own race for high ant
honorable positions, and if they will
not avail themselves of it, they will
have none but themselves to blame
Next Tuesday will show whether the,
are slaves or freemen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

Neither Democratic Readjusters or
Democratic debt payers can longer af-
ford in this campaign to be neutral or
Indifferent. All must arouse and go to
work The State is in danger. Malone
has thrown off the mask Of Democracy
which he had in the other canvass is as
sumed. He and his followers-his can
didates for Congress in this and every
District in the State-have openly and
boldly proclaimed that they are for Ar
thurs Radical AdministratiOn-h
formed q coalition with the negroes to
turn Virginia over to Radicalism-are
employing Langston, the negro minis
ter to Hayti, and other negroes, to can
vass for them. Will the white people
of Virginia submit to such degrade
ton as Malone Is endeavOring to bring
them to-? Is it not time that Democrats
every where were becoming alive to the
importance of doing their whole duty in
this trying hour of Virginis's need
WYtLeviIle EaterDrIse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

No Democrat should fail to vote for
Massey. He represents principle that
should be dear to every Democrat. We
are not voting for Massey, the individ-
ual, but for Massey, the representative,
in this election, of great principle
Massey, if elected, will vote with the
Democrats in Congress, and his Compel
itor, John s. Wise, if elected. will vote
with the Republicans. No Democrat
should hesitate to vote for Massey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
BY A TRUE PRIVATE.

The Readjuster cause was weak
When Cameron took the field;
1.-THE pink of chivalry" blew his blast
And buckled on his shield.
The "knightly chieftain" waved aloft,
To give this cause its tone.
No blazoned banner. crest or plume,
But 1.-THE toe-nails Of Malone"
I'm hoe siono vinces," he cried,
And Ethiopia" yelled and rushed:
His "Africa" its Moses cheered,-
True white men heard and blushed.
Dear "old Brigade" who fought and bled
To make your leader known.
Your honor and your words are less
Than "the toe nails OF Malone"
All Bourbon honor is a lie,
This "chosen son" implies;
The bird that fouls its own fair nest
All honest birds despise.
All, Bourbon" blessed be the name!
We claim its sins our own,
Nor fear those claws Of Satan's imp,
The 'toe.nails of Mahone."
The fragrance of this "knightly" speech
Will round its author cling,
And keep him shrined in Bourbon" hearts
TIL Times last bell shall ring.
Well wait far hence this foul perfume,
By Bourbon" breeZes blown;
The odor of the cause is worse
Than "the toe-nails Of Mahone." n
And "Funder'' faith is "Punic" faith,
"virginia's Chief hath said,
And fiaunts 'toe nails" of spite and hate,
At the living and the dead.
A bitter crop shall Cameron reap,
Who dragons teeth hath sown,
And his aspiring wings be clipped,
Like "the toe-nails Of Mahone."
And in the ages yet to be.
As they read Virginia's story;
Children yet unborn shall ask,
Proud of each Governors glory,
What great deed did Gov. Cameron do?
The answer, quick is shown,
He immortalized and canonized
The tOe.nailS of Malone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

We heard young man, filled. not
with the spirit of true Democracy, but
with corn whiskey, say that the Marks.
Vile. Page county. voting precinct could
be carried for $50 90, and he meant to
carry 1t for Wise and Paul. The BOSS"
had given him the money. Has it come
to this, freemen. that your votes are
bought and sold, for money wrung from
poor clerks, holding government posi-
lions? Be men and crush out this Ma
hone Arthur Republican party, which
seeks thus to degrade you.-Shenandoah
TzZLeu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

General Malone having squeezed the
last cent out of all the men he has ap-
pointed to, or allowed to remain in, fed
eral office, has turned his attention to
the women and children, whose walls,
as he applies the screws, are heard
through the land. This outrage will be
approved by the solid negro vote of the
State, but will white Virginians give 1t
their approval ?-Alez. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

Judge Abram Fulkerson says that
Gen. Malone Is unworthy of the con-
fidence ofgentleman. Judge Fulkerson
was formerly a friend of Malone, but
has been convinced that he il a traitor
to the best interest of Virginians, end
new opposes him and his methods
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
Be sure to 60 to the polls next Tues
day, and vote for Massey and O'Ferrall.

Mr.. George G. Round is a Republican
and Readjuster, but he incurred the
enmity of General Malone because he
dared to oppose the Generals favorite
for the Coalition nomination for Con-
gress in his district. How does the
General wreak his vengeance upon him ?
BY removing his sister from the post
Office at Manassas. The parings of Ma
homes toe. nails are certainly worth as
much as his chivalry, If they don't equal
in value that of the Virginia Demo-
crats.--Aleranbria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31
For Congressman - District,

The votes for or against the constitu-
tional amendment repeating the capita
tion-tax prerequisite must be by sepa-
rate ballots. This is imperative.
The law does not prescribe who shall
furnish the ballots 1t requires the Of
ficers conduct ing the election to prepare
separate bsllot"box for each voting
precinct, to contain the votes on this
question; but no one is commanded to
provide the tickets
We respectfully ask our exchanges to
circulate this Northumberland
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-31

Senator Camden ascribes the large
Republican gains In West Virginia to
the indifference of the Democrats, but
he thinks they will have no permanent
effect. The Democrats will have at
least twenty majority in the Legisla-
ture, and he regards the contest for
United States Senator as being between
ex-senator Hereford and ex.Gov. Math,