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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
TO CONTRACTORS.

The undersigned committee appointed by the
contract and superintend the construction Of q
JIII, to be erected on the Courthouse grounds Of
said county. at Huntersville, hereby give notice
February, 1882, SEALED BIDS for the con-
struction Of said Jail. The following is a brief
outline of the specifications. viz
well laid in cement, three feet thick the walls
of the Jail to be Of cut stone IL inches THICK,
each stone to be not less than 18xl8 inches and
foundation SO as to give each cell height Of not
less than feet,-the walls to be II feetxI! ieet
from out to out. In front Of said Jail building
proper, Joined on to 1t securely by allowing each
alternate corner. stone of the two front corners
to project not less than foot. Is to De hall or
ante-chamber extending the whole length OF
the building, feet wide from out to out. the
stones Of the Jail walls to be laid in thin layer
of cement and to be doweled at each end. the
Jail windows to be large enough to accommo-
and no Of these windows are to be in each cell.
making four windows in the cells In use,-these
four windows to be grated with steel bars, 1x2
inches crossing at right-angles, leaving open
iugs of 3x3 inches. Two doors, ore in each cell.
to be Of same material, similarly made, with
iron frames and most improved and warranted
Jail locks Two iron floors are to be laid. BY
applying at the STAUNTON SPECTATOR office.
Staunton, Va, or to the Commlttee AZ aan-
" Va SSRs 1i the
TERMS OF PAYMENT.
Twenty-Five per cent Of the cost of the Jail
will be paid when in the opinion of the Com
mittee one-half of the work is done; fifteen per
cent. of the residue when the walls are up; ten
per cent of the residue when the roof Is on,
and the residue in full when the work has been
accepted "a completed in full by the Commit
tee. The Committee require the work to be al
ways subject to their inspection. and they re-
serve the right to reject any and All bids: The
contractor togive bOndin the penalty of3S GOO 90
for the faithful performance Of his contract
Work to be begun in one month after the con-
tract is signed, and completed in one year from
'"0 ~'''' GEO. P. MOORE.
WILLIAM CARY,
]. c. LOWRY,
AMOS BARLOW,
r. 8. TURK,
decz.st Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
ssNORDHAUsER," (see advertisement.

THE AUGUSTA DELEGATEs.-The Richmond
correspondent of the Baltimore Times, in
speaking of the members of the House of Del
egates, thus speaks Of the delegates from this
county:
Among those most worthy OF mention on
the Democratic side are the two members of the
House from Augusta county-Marshal Hanger
and James H. Skinner. Mr.. Hanger is an old
and experienced member, having frequently
been speaker of the House, and is regarded as
one of the best presiding officers in the State
or country. Mr.. Skinner is a new member. but
is gentleman of decided ability and fine
debater. He will make his mark"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
Eleven Years. Experience.

During the Winter months propose making
"a specially of the SEWING MACHINE BUSI-
MESS, and having had eleven years expert
Pnce in the sale Of Machines, think am pre-
barred to SELECT THE BEST. Therefore
when looking around for Machines. call at No
! South Augusta St., and examine mine before
purchasing. do not INTEND TO BE UN.
DERSOLD. For Circulars, &C., address
j. W. NEWTON,
tauS-tf Lock Box 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

DEATH OF CICERO DooM-Mr. Cicero Doom
of this place, a brakeman on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway, some time in October last.
while passing through Mann's tunnel, near
Fort Spring, seated upon a box car belonging
to some other road, and higher than those of
the Chesapeake and Ohio, was struck on the
bead by piece of timber in said tunnel, after
which his brain was affected. In the Office of
the New River Hotel in Hinton, Summers
cSunty, w. Va, on Saturday night week, he
was seized with violent spasm, and died the
next morning. His remains were brought to
this city. and on last Tuesday they were buried
in Thornrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

Editors Of Vhginian: Under the caption
"Christmas Desecr ated," the SPECTATOR o.
January Sd sees fit to take into serious consid-
Grafton the disorder and intoxication" which
worthy editor of the SPECTATOR is right in all
that he says. except one thing. The day, says
he. was marked with unusual disorder and in.
toxlcation, especially by the colOred people
who were guilty of unusual misbehavior."
Does the SPECTATOR wish to do a graceful
thing by putting the blame where 1t belongs9
Several white men had a row last week, in
which one was so badly injured that he has
since died. Has any one heard of any colored
men being SO oisgraceful and Intoxicated that
await the verdict of twelve of their country
CoLoRED CITIZENS.
"COlored Citizens" should rememember that
our article had reference solely to Monday. the
day which was observed as Christmas, and not
to the conduct of citizens at previous time.
It was the dissertation Of the day observed az
Christmas that we referred to. and the conduct
of both white and colored on that day was
such as made their observance OF 1t a desecra-
ton, instead of an appropriate celebration al
that sacred day. The conduct Of some of the
colored people on that day was in marked con-
trast with their usual good behavior, and this
made it subject of general remark. Whilst
our article was criticism of their conduct on
that occasion, 1t implied compliment to
their behavior on former occasions. as we
said that their ''misbehavior" on this occa-
sion was "HnusIal." Our "COlored Citizens
may rest assured that we have no disposition
to do them or any one injustice, even the
slightest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
"NORDHAUSER," (see advertisement.

ARRESTED ON SUsPICIoN.-A colored man
has been arrested and put in Jail at Lexington,
on the suspicion that he was the person who
killed VIM. Cox, whose body was found in the
road near Lexington on Christmas morning.
This young man was citizen of this county
whose home was near Midway, and he was en-
ployed on Harman's work on the Valley Rail-
road at Lexington. His death was caused by a
blow upon the head. AS his pockets were
turned inside out, it is supposed that he was
killed and then robbed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

BLAcKwooD AND THE Four REvIEws-We
would invite attention to the advertisement of
the Leonard Scott Publishing Company, Al
Barclay ST., New York, who republish, at a
lower price than for thirty years. the following
excellent publications that should be in every
family: Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine
The Edinburgh Review (Whig > The Westmins-
ter Review (Liberal J The London Quarterly
Review, Conservative and the British Quar-.
terly Review, Evangelical)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

COMMUNION SERVICES will be held at the Sec
ond Presbyterian church next Sunday morn
ing. Preparatory sermons will be preached on
Friday evening and Saturday morning by Rev.
G. B. Strickler. Services Friday evening will
begin at half-past o'clock.
After the services on Saturday morning a
congregational meeting will be held for the
purpose of electing two additional deacons and
six Trustees,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

LOCAL OPTIoN.-The Highland Recorde,
seems to be very hopeful of the progress and
success of local option, and ventures upon the
following prediction:
1.-THE anti-liquor movement is steadily ad.
vancing in this State, and we predict that more
than half the counties of Virginia viii be un'
der local option rule within two years. Marx
the prediction"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

DEATH OF AN AGED COLoRED MAN.-On
last Saturday Levi Bransen, colored, died and
was buried partly at the city's expense. He
was about So years of age. and had been cared
for for the past several years by Mr.. Kurtz
Overseer of the Poor, who informs US that the
deceased WIS a most worthy and reputable col
ored man. and noted at all times for his polite.
ness and good behavior.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS OF AGRICULTURE
We have received from Thomas Pollard
Commissioner Of Agriculture of Virginia, his
fifth Annual Report, accompanied with trea'
tise on "Sheep Husbandry for Virginia" The
Report occupies 12S pages, octave. and the trea-
rise on Sheep Husbandry' 142 pages. This is an
interesting and useful publication. and should
be read by every farmer In Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

JUMPED OFF THE TRAIN.-On Saturday
week. Mr.. A. N. Long, of Harrisonburg, desir-
ing to get off the train at the 'old Jail" whilst
in motion, jumped off, and the result was that
he had hard fall and received black eye
He was fortunate that he escaped with nc
more serious injury. He might have been
killed. He will not be likely to try that feat
again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10


0RIEUT1ON TO TIL E RAILROAD
FENCE BILL. Richmond State
says:z
1.-The bill introduced into the Lsgis-
iatufe not long since requiring rail-
roads to pay for all animsis killed 0y
trains, whether negligently Oraiot, I'm :
less they con struct and maintain law
full fenee On each side of Jkair track, IN
so p6rnioioua in its tendencies that We
must point out some pf its dangerous
cansequ stiefs."
The STATE concludes its somewhat
lengthy article upon this subject with
the following summary of its reason
why the proposed act should be defeat
ed =
l. Because it is ambiguously wor-
ded, and therefore, fruitful of litiga-
ton.
2. Because it will check the growth
of the State by paralyzing its present
means Of transportation and prevent
ing the projection of additional ones.
8. Because it imposes requirements
impracticable, EXCEPT at an expense not
to be borne.
A. Because it will enfors either an
increase of charges OF an increase of dam
ger to the travelling public.
5. Because it will engender a deprav-
ed state of public morals, in encourag-
ing perjury and the institution of trum.
ped suits.
6. Because it is useless, and q step in
the direction of narrow minded and
communistic legislation,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

A CARD,

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recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE,
This great remedy was discovered by q mis-
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
yToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS

Uuo,-- H.
shooS; Isofs Of Christmas-A Atch o.
3Pn at''sg Holiday Nurden-.4re We
E T :a. 20 Barbar en- ?-H9r0winR
t n,s' N ~ Olimes IN all farts of TIE Coun-
M, aeIriois Fate of Two Girl"
luz aOove was the dsplayedheading
% some or the crimes cinmitted
throughout the county on christmas
x x7;, paollshed the following tAy In the
wilmington, Del, Every Evsaing. The
desecraflon Of the day y intmperance
ana rumanisln j. also complained of in
Staunton and Winches or, VI our own
otate. while we agree with the Staun'
ton SPECTATOR, which yhie laraenting
the base usage to which ths day ia sub
jected by bestial peoph. at the same
time Ia averse to hampeE NJ Il with any
Puritanical restrictiors II Il neyerthe.
less patent fact 10 mani chat the cele.
bration of this dear aid ehricfisn holi-
day in its original inno.snce AMI sim
plicity is fast becoming ,b6olete, while
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

BURIALs.-There were one hundred and six
ty-nine burials in Thornrose cemetery during
the year 1881, made up as follows: 60 white fe-
males; go white males; Is colored females; q
colored males. The Oldest person was Mrs.
Maria Price, aged SO years. The causes of death
were numerous. Consumption carried off "a;
pneumonia, Is, and the remainder died from
various diseases, accidents, &c. There were no
epidemics during the year. OF the persons
who died. eighty-one were q years OF age. the
average of their lives being so years and
months; forty-nine were between l and 2l
years of age. the average being 7 years and
months.-Tir0iaidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10


[From our correspondent "Laurence."l
Our town was thrown into quite an excite
ment Sunday morning by the intelligence that
a white mans head had been found near Blue
Ridge tunnel. Mayor Patterson, accompanied
by DIR. J. s. Myers, Immediately repaired to the
spot, and found only the head of a man. Fri.
day, Squire Jacob Coyner and others, after a
long search. found the body. There was no
clue by which they could tell who the man
was. or whence he came, but the general i'm
preston is that he was tramp. and. in fact.
he was recognized by pair of old shoes which
had been given him by one Of orr citizens
about two weeks before Christmas. 1t is pre-
sumed that the head was carried away from
the body by dogs. The affair still creates quite
an excitement, although there was no marks
of violence on the body.
Sunday evening, little Johnnie Baker, son of
G. w. Baker, by some means got bottle OF
powder, and thinking he would have some
fun, struck lighted match to the bottle. 1t
Immediately exploded, burying pieces of glass
in his face; but luckily 1t did not put out his
eyes. Drs. Fox and Myers were called in and
did all in their power to relieve the little suf-
ferer. He is now getting along very well.
DR.. w. J. Jones has just returned from Phil
adephia, where he has been in the interest OF
the Elastic Wheel Company of this place. at
tending to the construction of a Rotary En-
CINE" which MI. g. W. Dudley invented and
has been busy at work upon in Philadelphia
for some months. The Doctor, and. in fact, all
the stockholders in said Company are elated at
the success of their engine. and must say that
they certainly have reason to rejoice, for there
certainly are "millions in It," viii write more
fully next week.
Miss Mary II. MCGUIRE returned last week
from Richmond. having spent the holidays at
her uncie's, DIR. Hunter Mcclure.
Miss Kate Hanger, one Of Waynesboro's fair
est daughters. is visiting friends in Staunton.
| Misses Virginia Hartman, of Fort Defiance.
and Fannie Crawford, of Mt. Sidney. who were
visiting Mrs. L. K. Huff during the holidays,
returned to their home last week-much to the
regret OF several of our beaux.
A trial package of "BLACK-DRAUGHT "
| free of charge.
For sale by Dr. N. WAYT & BRO, staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

AN INCREDIBLE REPoRT.-We believe that
Shakespeare makes the fat knight, Falstaf, say
Lord, how this world Is given to lying"
This is suggested by the false report that the
Old Commonwealth of Harrisonburg. one of the
staunchest Democratic Debt-paying journals
of the State was to be converted into Repub-
lican-R eadjuster journal. This report no one
could believe, and the Old Commonwealth in
dignantly brands it as falsehood.
1t was scarcely necessary for that journal to
deny this silly, not to say malicious, report,
for even the credulous marines could not be
made to believe 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

The wife of Mr.. John D. sadler. a well-known
citizen of Allegheny county, died of consump.
ton, on last Tuesday at Low Moor.
Rev. Wm E. Baker, Pastor Of the First Pres
byterian Church, returned from Georgia last
week, and on last Sabbath conducted the usua
services in his church.
\ Rev. L. A. Fox, DID,, of Waynesboro', having
been elected to the chair of Mental and Nora
science in Roanoke College. Va. will enter OF
his duties there the first of February. 1882.
On lsst Wednesday afternoon, whilst DIR
Newton Wayt was at the Fair Ground Lake
getting out ice, large piece of ice fell upon hill
big toeand mashed it to such degree as to be
very painful and to lame him, and confine him
to his room since 1t occurred.
The Ne,s Era published at Amherst c. H., in
its issue ot'the 9Th inst. says -
"Mr. ]. E. Tinsley, of Staunton, paid us q
pleasant call Tuesday. Mr.. Tinsley is rising
young architect of the valley city, and son OF
Mr.. l. d. Tinsley, Of this county"
In Charl ottesville, on last Wednesday. Mr..
James Wood, a native OF Albemarle, and one
of the editors of the NeW Era published in Hop
kinsyille. Kentucky, was married, by Rev. g.
L. Petrie, to Miss Ella Rogers, daughter of DR.
VIM. G. Rogers. of Charlottesville. We hope
this NeaO Era in their lives will be one of un.
alleged bliss.
The Greenbrier Independent Of the 5th inst.
says that "Miss Mollie ]. Jackson, who hal
been in Staunton, Va, for about two months
past, under treatment by DIR. T. F. Bliss for Q
serious affection of the eyes, returned to her
home near Lewisburg last Saturday, greatly
relieved and with fair prospect of ultimate
recovery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

ACCIDENT TO PROF. s. c. LINDsAY.-The
Highland Recorder says that Prof. S. G. Lind
say received a severe fall from the steps of his
porch on Tuesday morning last, from which he
sustained some injury of the head, and his
school was closed several days last week in
consequence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

To promote a vigorous growth Of the
hair, use Parker's Halt Balsam. 1t re-
stores the youthful coIbr to gray hair
removes dandruff. add cures itching OF
the sraln
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

$500 per year can be easily made at home
Street, New York. Send for their catalogue
and full particulars. oct25-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

Receipts for the week lib head sales 1924.
The market at Calverton Yards has been
quite active to-day, closing earlier than usual,
Prices were higher throughout the list: the
best Cattle showed the least Improvement.
about Il cent, while other grades, espeCiaIly
quality Of the offerings averaged better than
last week. some few better tops being among
them and the line Of middles being longer,
Sheep-The offerings are more than double
In number those Of last week. but their quality
1s not a. good. The demand has been Quite ae.
tive for good Sheep, which have been scarce
and our h0me butchers have wholly absorbed
them. Common Sheep have not been active
We quote prices at a14@64 cents, with few at
or near the first figure. Arrivals this week 1895
head.
Hogs-The onsrings--more than 1900 head less
than those Of last week-are reported as mod
crate and generally about equal to q fair to
good demand. The quality will average fully
as good as last weeks offerings and in some
instances they are Of q better grade. Prioes
are shade higher than last week Quotations
7Z@8A cents, and extra cents per l6 net Ar
rivals this week 6173 head.
RICHMOND MARKET.
SALES.
RICHMOND. January Z, 1882
WHRAr--Mixed, 80 bushels fair at $l4O Fultx.
bushels common at $.2O.
CoRN.-White, 20 bushels prime at SOc
FLoUR.-WequOte: Fine, 45O@s5; extra. S769
1913: superf1ne, S625@s65O; common family,
H.250750; choice family, 5000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

DIED FROM BURN.-About five weeks ago
a little daughter of Bell Kinney (colored) was
SO badly1rarned from her clothes taking fire,
that she died OF last Saturday evening. She
was buried by Mr.. Kurtz. Overseer Of the Poor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10
"NoRDHAUsER,'' (see ADVERTISEMENT

A man out West is lecturing on "After Man,
What?" Really we can't tell. Perhaps 1t lisa
woman, possibly 1t may be constable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

If you want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
60 to Thornburg's. je22-n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

A Cough, Cold, OF S0E6 Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
Inc4raAle Lung Disease or C0nsump-
f;HES does not disorder the stomach like
cough syrups and balsams, but act directly
ON the fnfamed parts, allaying irritation,
Catarrh. and the Throat Troubles which
singers and Public speakers are subject
to. For thirty years Browns Bronchial TrQ.
have always given perfect s.,isfaction. Hav-
ing been tested by wide apd constant use for
nearly an entire generation. they have att
tanned we'll Ilerfted rank among the few sta
pie remedies Of the age. Sold at % cents box
everywhere. tan3IY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

Coffee drinkers should read the adver-
tisement in another column headed
Good Coffee. jan1O4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

SNows.-The first snow we had here this
winter fell on last Friday week, just sufficient
to cover the ground. On Wednesday evening
and night of last week the snow fell to the
depth of about inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

THE Liver is more frequently the seat of dis
ease than is generally supposed, for upon iti
regular action depends, in great measure, the
powers of the stomach. bowels. brain, and the
whole nervous system. Regulate that impor.
tant organ by taking Simmons Liver Regula.
tor, and you prevent most of the diseases thai
flesh is heir to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

A pure, wholesome distillation of witch ha-
Eel, American pine, Canada fir, marigOld, clo-
yer blossoms, etc, fragrant with the healing
essences of balsam and of pine. Such is San
ford's Radical Cure for Catarrh. Complete
treatment for 81.
Death to all rats, mice, reaches and ants !;
PARSONS EXTERMINAToR. Barns, granaries
and households cleared in a single night. No
killer in the world. Sold everywhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

The name of the Railroad station heretofore
known as 'Williamson's has been changed to
that of Clifton Forge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

The goose-bone and Vennor are competing
prognosticators of the weather. You will be
no more goose in relying upon the one than
upon the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-01-10

Nj. Geoge P. Baker Will lead the Y. M. G. A.
prayer meeting next Sunday. The lesson viii
be tae 6tsl,haptsr OF Matthew.