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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

AS the Richmond State says, I'VE can
make the restoration of good, sound
Democratic government in accordance
with the democratic principles of our
fathers, complete, if we but act as men
should act, but work with unceasing
energy until the day of election, and
neglect no part of the duty that belongs
to US to perform. The prize is surely
worth the effort. We cannotlive under
the rule of this tyrant and his wretched
crew of janissaries, and now is the time
to throw off the yoke and retrieve all
that has been lost. And from this hour
let us resolve to work perseveringly and
for the accomplishment OF
this purpose, which cannot fail us if we
but do our whole duty"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

The VaNeyl Varginion insspeaking of
the fine speech of Maj. Daniel In this
place on Monday of last week. calls 1t
coarse aspeIsion and impassioned
ribaldry." But we all know the FIR
gini01a and what its utterances are worth
when it commends to favor the brutal
and profane utterances of John s. Wise.
Old Comm OnsUe0lth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

StOre-hOuse for Rent.-The Store-house
in McGaheysville, Rockingham county, which
was used as a store for many years by the late
Col. Joseph Mauzy, and by others since, is for
rent on low terms. This is one of the Oldest
and best known store-stan ds in that county.
Applicants for renting it will address
RICHARD MAUZY
marl4-u Staunton, Va.
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Go to GLADKE'S for bargains.

The OUTLOOK IN PAaE.-We found
our party friends in the most hopeful
spirits. They confidently assert that
we will carry the county by at least one
hundred majority. The life long Dem.
ocrats of that gallant little county will
not be carried by Paul and Malone into
the camp of stalwart Republicanism.
There are now four active clubs at work
in the county, and others will be organ
lied at once. There are only nine vot-
ing places, and at least five out of the
nine will have an enthusiastic club be :
fore the middle of October You may
look with confidence for hearty Dem.
ocratic yell when the news comes in
from Page. Our authorities are men
who know the people well, and they
gave US substantial and satisfactory rea-
son for "the hope that Is within them"
Let the work 60 on. Hurrah for gal.
liant little Page! Let the Democracy
in other parts of the district help her in
out this new born Rsdicalism
from the soil of Virginia !-RocEinghdna
Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

A Cough, Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIXT TR6.
CHES does not disorder the stomach like
cough syrups and balsams, but act directly
ON the infamed parts, allaying irritation.
Catnrrh. and the Throat Troubles which
Singers and Public speakers are subject
TO. For thirty years Browns Bronchial Tro,
have always given perfect satisfaction. Hav-
ing been tested by wide and constant use for
tanned we'll merited rank among the few sta
pie remedie(pf the age. Sold at Is cents a box
everywhere. jan3-ly
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Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia

The following are the proceedings of the
Court of Appeals since our last issue:
Tuesday, Sept. 26.-Satterlee & Penny VS.. Cam
eron, argued for appellee by 8. ]. G. Moore and
Holmes Conrad, and for appellants BY R. T.
Barton.
VIM. D. Brown vs.. Holmes Conrad, trustee,
&C. Motion by appellees for enlargement of
the appeal bond.
Little & ais VS.. Sarah M. Brown & ais. Sub
mitted on printed arguments.
Wednesday, Sept. N.-Coe's admir- vs., Parshall
Il ais. Argued by Marshall Mccormick for ap.
pellee, and submitted.
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company VS..
Griffith & ais; Pennsylvania Railroad Co., VS..
the same Donague & Bro. ais VS.. Central
Improvement Co. & ais, and Adams, Hammer
& Co. VS.. Shenandoah Valley Railroad & Co. &
als-four causes from Clarke county. Argued
by Daniel B. Lucas and VIM. n. Travers.
Thursday, Sept 2s.-McAllister VS.. Bodkin,
from Botetourt county. Opinion delivered by
Judge Anderson, affirming decree of Circuit
Court.
Isaac Foltz & ais. VS.. Moses Walton. Opin-
ion delivered by Judge Christian, affirming de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Shenandoah county.
Bickle q ais. VS.. Chrisman's Admir-. &C.. and
Mary w. Tuley, for &C., VS.. same-decided to-
gether. Opinion delivered by Judge Staples
affirming DEGREES of Circuit Court of Frederick
county.
Wright vs. Strother, &C., Wright VS.. Wright
&C., and Mrs. Boyce VS.. Strother, &c.-decideo
together. Opinion by Judge Burks, affirming
DEGREES of the Circuit Court Of Frederick CO.
Switzer VS.. McCulloch. Opinion delivered by
Judge Lewis, affirming decree Of Circuit Court
OF Botetourt county.
Shenandoah Valley R. R. Co. VS.. Griffith and
ais, and three other cases heard together Ar
gued further by VIM. H. Travers.
Friday. Sept. 29.-Upon petition of R. T. Bar
ton, admir- Of 81. M. Brent. appeal allowed from
decree of Circuit Court of Frederick county, in
cause Of Clerenger, &C., VS.. Roberts executor.
&c.
Shenandoah Valley R. R. Co. vs.. Griffith, &C.,
four cases heard together. fully argued and SUBJ
mitted.
Tebbs. &C., VS.. Z. s. Lee, &C., from Clarke, sub.
mitted on briefs.
Taylor's admir- vs.. Taylor & ais, from Warren,
submitted on briefs.
Hansen, guard, &C., VS.. King &C., from War
rem, submitted on BRIEFS.
Boyce Wright VS.. McCaw, from Clarke, SUBJ
m1tted on briefs.
Grtfhth's executor. &C.. vs. Eddy's admir-,
from Frederick. continued till next term.
No session on Saturday.
Monday October, 2Shenandoah Valley r, R.
Go. vs. Lewfses. two cases from Clarke, argued
for appellants by Mccormick and Travers, and
for appellee by s. j. G. Moore.
Osburn VS.. Castleman. from Clarke, submit
johnson vs. Anderson, from Clarke, submit
ted on briefs.
Smith vs.. Bradford. &C., from Clarke. submit
ted on briefs.
Jones & Co. VS.. Miller, &C., from Warren,
submitted on briefs.
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising rate =.
Notice Of deaths Ted Qratasitoslslu.

THoMAsoN.-At her fathers residence, near
Greenvllle Va, Sept. 18th, after an illness OF
three weeks. with great suffering, Letitia j.
Thomson, in her 18th year.
Cox.-In Slaunton, Sept 18th, lS82. of consump-
ton, Hannora Cox, wife Of Michael Cox, aged
q years.
OPIE:-In Baltimore, on Sept. 18th, 1882, of gen.
eral debility, Mrs. s. A. Opie, wife of the late
MosAN.-on the the 22nd ult.. fear Pickaway,
Monroe county. w: Va, Of pneumonia. Mrs.
in the 45th year of her age.
WELLS.-On the 23rd ult., at her home in Lew
isburg. Greenbrier county. w. Va, of pneu-
VIM. Wells, aged about 76 years.
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SPEAKING AT SPRING HILL.-The people of
Spring Hill and vicinity will be addressed on
next Saturday night by Capt. Jas. Bumgardner,
Jr., and VIM. A. Patrick. Let there be a full
attendance of the Democrats of that neighbor-
hood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03
Meeting Of the Democratic Club OF
Stanton.

"A meeting Of the Democratic Club of Staun-
ton was held in Temperance Hall on last Tues
day night, presided over by its President, DR..
A. M. Fauntleroy. There was q good atten-
dance of our citizens, who were briefly adj
dressed by Marshall Mccormick, of Berryville,
on the issues involved in the present canvass.
He made many good points. which;were heart
lily applauded.
At the conclusion of Mr.. McCormick's ad-
dress, the President introduced W. R. Alexan-
der, Of Winchester, who, he said, had done
yeoman service in the cause OF the Democracy
in the lower Valley. Mr.. Alexander then ad-
dressed the Club for about an hour, and held
the undivided attention Of his audience
throughout. He declared that he should vote
for and work to secure the election of Hon.
John E. Massey, not as choice between evils,
but because the election of Massey involved
the triumph of Democracy and the downfall OF
Bossism. That every man, whether he had
been Debt-Payer or Readjuster. who was not
a Republican and did not wear a collar labeled
the Boss's Own, should cast his vote for Mas
sey. That as for himself he had been a Debt
Payer Of the strictest sect, and had opposed
the Readiustment OF the State debt with all
the earnestness of which he was capable. but
he gave Massey his hearty support He said
that the attempt to thrust the debt issue into
the present canvass was like a lawyer In q cap
ital case moving for a new trial a week after
the prisoner was hung. That the Debt-Payers
had Joined issue with the Readjusters on the
debt question and were beat, and that was an
end Of it 80 far as the Debt-PayeIs were con-
cerned. He declared that Massey in refusing
the Authorship upon the terms dictated by
Malone had evinced the highest principle, and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03
The greatest BARGINS in Staunton can now
be found at GLADKE'S. aug1

Interesting ante-communion sermons were
preached in the First Presbyterian church of
this city on last Friday evening and Saturday
morning, by Rev. Alex. Sprunt. the popular
pastor of the Augusta Church, He is SO
youthful in appearance that some have called
him the boy Preacher"
The services on the Sabbath were conducted
by the Pastor, Rev. w. E. Baker. There were
five additions to the membership of the church
s. by profession of faith, and by certificates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Ws d. A1Ck1cE9 u. ID
he ACCEPTS THE CALL TO THE CENTRAL PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

HE ACCEPTS THE CALL TO THE CENTRAL PRES
BYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
In accordance with previous announcement,
an adjourned meeting of Lexington Presbytery
was held in the Lecture Room Of the First
Presbyterian Church of this city on Wednes-
day last to consider whether or not the Pres
bytery would consent to dismiss Rev. u. b.
Strickler. D. D., to the Atlanta, Ga, Presbytery
There were two calls for his services, one from
Atlanta, Georgia, which he had expressed his
purpose to accept, If the Presbytery would con-
sent, and one from Lexington, Va.
The commissioners from the Atlanta church
were Messrs. ). M. Patton, ]. G. Kirkpatrick,
and r. A. Anderson; Lexington-Prof Alex
L. Nelson and Col. J. D. 81. Ross; Thinking
Spring-Messrs. D. 8. Bell, J. G. Slower. F. M.
Bell, G. B. Koiner, B. M. Ellis, Samuel Life, J.
W. Churchman, DR.. David Hanger.
Earnest speeches in opposition to the sever
ance of his pastoral relations with the Tinkling
Spring church were made by commissioners J..
G. Slower and D. g. Bell of the Thinking Spring
congregation, and by Prof. 81. L. Hoover, Elder
of the First Presbyterian church of Staunton.
Each Of these gentlemen made strong presen-
tation, and the remarks of Col. Bell were not
only argumentative. but emotional, and touch
ed the hearts Of all who heard them.
Col. Patton, of Atlanta, made quite an elo-
quent address in behalf of the call of that city.
which. being. seemingly, the headquarters OF
Satan, needed the services of minister like Dr.
Strickler to stem the tide Of irreligion which
threatened to overwhelm that city.
Rev. Mr.. Irwin, Prof. A. L. Nelson, and Col.
Ross argued earnestly in favor Of the acceptance
ofthe call to Lexington, and maintained that
it was field for great usefulness as hundreds
OF students would he brought under the influ-
ence Of his preaching who would by virtue of
their talents and culture. mould sentiment in
many parts of the country. and add to the
strength of the church.
DR.. Strickler said that he appreciated very
highly the call from Lexington, having spent
q portion Of his life there and having been born
and reared near there. and if he should consult
alone his personal feelings, he would accept
that call; but after mature elaboration and
prayerful consideration he felt 1t his duty to
cept the call to Atlanta, for he believed that he
could do more good in that field of labor.
After considerable discussion, on motion Of
Rev. ]. Rice Bowman, D. D., of Harrisonburg
the Presbytery determined. by an almost unan.
imous vote. to place both the calls from Lex
ington and Atlanta into the hands OF DIR.
Stricken, and leave him to choose which to &C
cept.
After this was done. DIR. Strickler announced
that he believed 1t to be his duty to accept the
call to Atlanta.
We sympathize with the congregation of
Thinking Spring who SO sorely feel the loss OF
their pastor, to whom they were SO devoted.
$500 reward will be paid to any Lady that
can break on the hip DIR. Warmers Flexible
Hip Corset. may2-tf G. A. GLADKE.
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A SUGGEsrIoN.-If our faithful and efficient
Mayor.o the police officers, or Board Of Health.
will take the trouble to examine the grounds of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Road a little south
west of their freight depot, they will find large
pools Of stagnant water, covering in all from a
quarter to half an acre. which. If the weather
should turn warm and dry, would be enough
to create dreadful fevers and to generate myr-
lads of mosquitoes. respectfully suggest that
this nuisance ought to be promptly .abated
An ounce Of prevention is worth a pound of
cure! OBSERVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

AN INCIDENT OF THE LYNCHING OF JAMES
RHoDEs.-One of the Judges Of the Supreme
Court of Appeals took a sleeper at Richmond
on Sunday night at 10 o'clock, expecting to be
awakened in Staunton. but the train was de-
layed SO long at Charlottesville that he woke
up and inquired OF the porter. "What is the
matter?" The porter replied, II don't know.
Massa, but they are doing mighty curious in
town tonight"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

WEST AUGUSTA GUARDs.-This popular
military company is increasing in numbers
and is receiving excellent material. On last
Tuesday night the following elections were
made:-
LIST Lieut.. 81. st. George Tucker, vice Crowder
promoted I'd Lieut.. A. G. Gordon, vice:J. T..
Byers, deceased Sd Lieut.. SandylWilson, vice
w. Logan, resigned.
This company deserves the fostering support
of this whole community. 1t is credit to the
city, and should be encouraged in every way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

GLADKE is selling DIR. Warmers improved
Flexible Hip Corset. tits the best for $l.0O
ever brought to this market. may2-tf
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GLADKE has just received full assortment
of LADIES' and Misses Gossamer Circulars with
Hoods-best quality at lowest prices. sep5
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RoBBERIEs IN HARRIsoNBURG.-Iti is report
ed here that, on last Friday night, VIM. M.
HazIegrove and two other merchants Of Har
risonburg had their safes blown open and rob-
bed oftheir contents. We understand that Mr..
Hazlegrove lost $3.50. and others lost smaller
amounts. II these reports be true, these rob-
bers did a considerable work in one night.
They may pay this city visit. and we would
advise our merchants not to leave any money
in their safes, but to deposit it in the banks,
into which these robbers will scarcely venture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

PROFESSOR ]. M. CORNOCHAN, M. D.,
LII. D.. Surgeon-in. Chief N. Y. Hospitals, &C.,
&C.. says:-"My patients derive marked and
decided benefit from Liebig Co.'s Coca Beef
Tonic Beware Of Invitations. Invaluable to
all who are run down. nervous, dyspeptic. bill
ious or victims of malaria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Black Silk, Watered Silk, Summer Silk in
great variety very low at
may2-M GLADKE'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

In order to supply the trade with Csc. Car
pets, GLADKE has just reduced his so and 40c.
Carpets to that price. sep5
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Go and see GLADKE's 20 cent TOWELS they
are really worth 40 cents. augl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Bear In mind that Thornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-tf
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SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTIsER-

RALL.-We are authorized to announce the fol-
lowing appointments of Col Charles T. OFer-
rail-: Churchville, Augusta county, Thursday
night, 9Th inst; Mcdowell, Highland county,
Friday night 9th inst; New Hampden. High
land county, Saturday night, It'll inst; Bath
Court house, Tuesday. 10th inst: Parnassus.
Augusta county. Wednesday night, 18th inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03
The Result of Perseverance.

OIL WINDOW SHADES, 60 cts. each. Same
goods selling elsewhere at rs cents. This in
cludes all the fixtures. at GLADKE's. may2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

$500 per year can be easily made at home
working for e. G. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay
Street, New York. Send for their catalogue
and full particulars. oct25-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

BE SURE TO ATTEND THE DEMOCRATrc
RALLY AND PICNIC AT FORT DEFIANCE
ON THURSDAY, THE 18TH OF oCToBER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

REMEMBER THE DEMOCRATIC RALLY AND
PICNIC AT FORT DEFIANCE ON THURSDAY, THE
18TH INST.
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ERRORS OF Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered tor years from
IA Nervous DEBILITY, PREMATURE DE-
ton, will for the sake of suffering humanity.
send free to all who need it, the recipe and di.
rection for making the simple remedy bv
profit by the advertisers experience can do 40
by addressing in perfect confidence.
feb21-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Three pair ofLADIEg STRIPED HOSE for Is
cents at GLADKEs may2-h
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

SPEAKERS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC RALLY
AND PICNIC AT FORT DEFIANCE.-The fol-
lowing distinguished speakers are expected
to address the people at the Democratic Rally
and Picnic at Fort Defiance on Thursday, the
18th inst: Maj. John W. Daniel, Hon. John
Randolph Tucker, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Maj.
Holmes Conrad. Judge H. c. Allen. Col. G. T.
O'Ferrall, and others.
Greatly reduced rates on the railroads to the
picnic at Fort Defiance have been secured.
Mrs. Gladke is making very large display
of LADIES' HAIR GOODS. maya
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

CHURcH-YARD coughs can be cured by
Hale's Honey of HOrehOund and Tar.
Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in one
minute
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

The handsomest assortment of Hoop Skirts
in this market, at GLADKEs. sep5
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PTMPT.ES.

M II ATOO
will mail (Free) the recipe for simple Veg.
etable Balm that will remove Tan, Freck-
soft, clear and beautiful; also instructions for
producing q luxuriant growth of hair on a bald
head or smooth face. Address, inclosing Sc,
N. Y. fobal.1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Yesterday Mr.. N. P. johnson. Of this city,
who won one-ffth of The capital prize OF S75, 600
in the last monthly drawing of The Louisiana
State Lottery, received his money, SIS 900.
through T. w. Houses bank. Mr.. johnson
has not yet made any investment of the money
and is still working at his trade-that of jew
eller-in the establish NJ ent of Sweeney &
Combs. He has, however, ordered six more
tickets in the next monthly drawing, and will
probably continue to make like Investments
the balance of his life. Mr.. johnson has been
purchasing tickets in The Louisiana State Lot
terry for some time past, but was always very
cautious buyer. He truly struck a bonanza in
the last drawing. and the winning came in very
apropos, as he had married only about three
months before the last drawing.-Houston( Ter.)
Post, September 81.
Go and see those handsome Flannel Sacqueings
at GLADKE'S. Sep5
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Handsome DRESS GOODS at c. yard. at
GLADKE'S, sep5
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TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently
cured of that dread disease, Consumption, by
simple remedy, is anxious to make known
to his fellOw-sufferers the means of cure. To
all who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scriptiOn used, Gree of charged. with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which
they will find sure Cure for Coughs. Colds,
Consumption, Asthma, bronchitis. &C.
Parties wishing the Prescription, will please
address, Rev. E. A. WILSON, 1874 Penn st.,
Williamsburgh, N. Y. feb21-Iy
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THERE WILL BE A GLORIOUS TIME
AT FORT DEFIANCE ON THURSDAY,
THE 18th, AND ALL WHO CAN DO SO
SHOULD ATTEND. A NUMBER OF
BE PRESENT. 800
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

BROWNS IRON BlTTERs is
a complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing true, reliable, non-alcohoIic
tonic. It enriches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
: to the nerves.
oayl6 SLY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Mrs. GLADKE is selling nice STRAW HAT
at Is cents. may2-tf
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GLADKE has 10 clerks and they are all busy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-10-03

Gladke is selling real JAPANESE SUMMEl
SILK at 20 cts yard. may30-tf
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For the Spectator.
Railroad Irregularities.

MEsSRs. EDITORS: Would it not be well II
you would call the attention of the Railroad
Commissioner OF Virginia" to the miserable
shortcomings Of our railroads? For the last
two months the trains on the G. & o. road have
hardly ever been run on schedule time. They
have generally been behind time from one to
two hours, and sometimes as much as three,
four. or five hours! This is serious incon-
venience to our people, and great hinderance
to business operations.
The mail which comes by the Midland R. R.
by G. & O., very often fails to come at the time
when 1t is due. 1t failed twice during the last
week. The writer of this note was for years q
subscriber to one Of the New York leading
daily papers but was obliged to give it up in
consequence of the frequent failure of the mails.
The railroad authorities ought to be inform
ed that these Irregularities are seriously dam
aging the interests of the c. & O., the Midland,
and the Shenandoah Valley railroads. No one
now thinks of going from Stanton to Wash
ington or Baltimore by either of those roads,
because they know they cannot rely on being
delivered in either of those cities at the time
mentioned in their published schedule. Every
one therefore takes the Valley road, which is
almost invariably run according to the sche-
dule. would also enquire why it is that the
Midland and G. s. 0. SO often lis to connect
near Charlottesville? Who is in fault? Let
the Commissioner see that the evil corrected.
Send him mark ed copy OF your paper con-
tanning this article. CITIZEN.