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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28
GREAT FIRE IN RICHMOND on
SUNDAY,
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
THE CITY ENDANGERED.
ONE LIFE LOST.

As persons were going from church
on Sunday At noon, in Richmond, 1t
was discovered that the James River
Bridge of the Richmond and Petersburg
R. r. Company was on fire. Charlie
Belts, aged IA years, son of Louis Belts,
psinter, was killed by the falling OF .
wall on Sixth street. A number OF
houses were fired in the city from flying
sparks. and it was feared that the city
would be destroyed. Fortunately the
direction Of the wind changed, and the
city was saved from imminent destruc-
ton. The Dispatch says that sit would
be speaking within bounds to say that
from the instant the fire was discovered
the whole of the valuable railroad bridge
was in some twenty minutes precipita'
ted into the river below . smouldering
ruin, leaving the pillars, however. aa
speechless monuments of the structure
they had so long supported. The losa
in money value will reach more than
$500, 900, on which the insurance will
probably foot up $500, 900. The items are
the railroad bridge, seven tobacco facto'
ries and stemmeries, eighteen tenements
the Vulcan Iron Works, corn mill,
stable, blacksmith's shop, sundry cars
much coal and wood and railroad tres
ties.
A melancholy feature of the calamity
is that nineteen families have been sud
denly driven from their homes, losing
many of them, most Of their furniture
household goods and clothing.
In Bragg's row, II tenements wer'
destroyed.
The houses occupied by Patrick Bel
ton, No. 300 south Sixth street. and MI
Brown, No. 311 south Sixth street, wer
also consumed, and were owned by
James Thomas, Jr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

A VACANT SEAT.-The Committee on
Courts of Justice, to which the question
was referred, has declared vacant the
seat of Richard r. Farr as the delegate
from Fairfax county, as he had been ap
pointed, and had accepted, the office OF
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
and instructed the Speaker of the House
to proceed under the law to have the
vacancy filed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

Hon. JOHN PAUL In Washingto n i,
on st. Patrick's day, Hon. John Paul
responded to the toast-"The President
of the U. States" He endorsed the Re-
publican administration as thoroughly
as any Republican could do, and the
sentiments he expressed on that occa-
sion are satisfactory to the Valley VSr-
gilman. Is not this strange thing for
a Representative of the "Tenth Legion
of Democracy ?" 1t would seem that
Paul has thrown off all disguise and Is
now thoroughly identified with the stall
wart Republicans. What do the DEM
ocratic Readjusters, who voted for him
as Democrat. think of his course
Would they have voted for him, If they
had known the course he intended to
pursue We trow not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

James Rhodes, the murderer of tbs
aged couple, John o. Massie and wife,
in Albemarle, has not yet been cap
tured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

The Hon. John Paul, representative
of Democratic Readjusters Of this Dis
trict, at banquet in Washington, last
week, responded to the second regular
toast-'The President of the United
States" He did this "most heartily"
and eulogized Arthur as the first Presi-
dent "to emphasize his administration
by the absence of a Southern policy"
What a monstrous statement Why
erybody knows that his administra-
ton has been emphasized by a special
and peculiar Southern policy, the chief
feature of which has been wholesale
bribery. Charlottesville Chronicle,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

ELECTIONS THIS YEAR.-Elections
will be held in twenty-three States dur
ing the present year. In April Rhode
Island will elect State officers and mem.
bers of the Legislature, to be followed
in June by Oregon. In August Ken
lucky will elect q clerk of the Court Of
Appeals, and Tennessee and Alabama
will choose Governors and Legislatures.
In September Maine will elect Gov
enor and Legislature, and the latter
will chose successor to Senator Frye.
In October Ohio and Iowa will fill some
of their minor offices. Colorado will
provide herself with q Governor and
Legislature, and West Virginia will SO,
leot an Assembly which will choose a
United States Senator to succeed Mr..
Davis. In November Connecticut, Dell
aware, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michi-
gan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hamp-
shire, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Texas and New York will elect Cover
nors, while Illinois will elect Legis-
lature which will chose q successor to
Senator David Davis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28
NEW ADYERTISEMENTS.

DOR SALE.-A 600 Acre River
II Farm, in q mile of two Depots, on e. 4
0. r. R., and 30 miles of Richmond. Ample
buildings. fine soil, and hne grain. grass, sheep
ticulars, address, i. b. ANDERSON,
mar28-4t Hewletts, Hanover Co.. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28
IMPORTANT
ANT TO FARMERS,

i TO FARMERS.
This is to inform the farmers Of Augusta
county that our FERTILIZERS and CHEMI-
GALS, which Mr.. Frank d. Pinkerton sold for
two years. are now for sale at the lowest possible
prices, by James H. Blackley. Staunton, Va
Raugh's Double Eagle Phosphate has been
used for the past five years on Corn, Oats and
other Spring Crops, and has given as good re-
suits as any of the Standard Phosphates, sold
at much higher prices. Yours. respectfully,
-'tt BAUGH & SONS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

MURDER COMMITTED THREE YEARS
Aao.-A DYING WoMAN's COMES.
sIoN.-NorJolk, March % About three
years ago the dead body of stranger,
on which was found a card with the
name "Scheiner" on it, was discovered
lying near the river bank about mile
from Elizabeth city, N. G. There were
no marks of violence upon the body, but
it was apparent that he came to his
death by foul means. It was proved
that the murdered man had considera-
BILE money with him when he arrived
in the town, and there was no money
upon the dead body when found. A
few days ago the woman, Narcissus
Miller. who accompanied Hickman to
Norfolk, being sick and expected to die,
made dying declaration that chwei
ner was murdered in her house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

aATEs.-On last Wednesday, the dis
graceful spectacle of a fisticuff in the
House of Delegates was witnessed. The
parties were two Readjuster delegates
Frazier, Of Rockbridge, and Honaker,
Of Bland. Honaker said that Frazier
could not act as gentleman, and called
him liar, whereupon Frazier struck
him and the fight commenced and was
continued till other members separated
the combatants. Both were arraigned
before the House, when they apologized
for their gross misbehavior. and the
combatants made friends and shook
hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

STORES ROBBED. Mountain
Herald says that, in Hinton, w. Va,
on Sunday night of last week, "the
stores of James Prince and A. B. Per-
kins were broken into and robbed.
Both stores were entered by breaking
the front windows, and it is remarkable
that they escaped without being de-
tected. Very little was taken from ell
Their store. All that was missed con-
sisted of flour, bacon, and canned fruits,
showing that the thieves belong to a
certain gang of lazy vagabonds, who
have invested Hinton for some time,
and are unwilling to work for their liv-
ing, preferring to forage on honest peo-
pie in supplying their wants.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.


The undersigned. as special commissioner of
the Circuit Court Of Albemare county. appoint
ed by decree Of February term, 1882, In the
cnancs,y cause OF CranKs e1ecutors We. Cooke.
on ~
Saturday. the 9Th of April, 1882,
the TRACT OF LAND on Rivanna River, about
five miles northward from Charlottesville, be-
longing to ] N. G. Stockton, containing 23O
acres, more or less.
This farm. portion Of the well known and
has sufficient quantity Of wood, and Q portion
Of some fifty acres. is river bottom.
say $50; and the residue in three equal annual
instalments, with interest from date Of sale till
paid purchaser to rive bonds with good sscur.
pay in cash one third Of the residue and give
his bonds aOitho,u personal security for the
E,R. WATSON.
marl4-2t Special Commlssioner.
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-Pur.
v suant to DEGREES OF the Circuit Court OF
November 18th, 1882 in the cause Of McClure's
legatees VS.. McClures infants. will offer for
sale on the premises, at public auction. ON
the valuable farm known as the sBeatty" farm,
belonging to the estate of the late John Nc.
M apas IN
R. J. Mcclure. Alexander Brown, and others.
This farm adjOips "Old Providence church,"
line of the Valley r. ilroad, is well watered
and finely adapted to grazing, and has on It 70
acres Of as fine timber as can be found in that
part Of the county. q good barn, and small
dwelling house.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs Of suit
and sale, and the remainder in one, two, and
three years from day OF sale. purchaser to give
bonds with approved personal security for the
deferred payments. and title to be retained a.
ultimate security.
mar7-tds M. T MCCLURE, Com'r.
DRIvATE SALE OF LAND.-I offer for
y sale privately lOeA acres Of land. well
set In grass, of good quality, moderate improve
ments, good water and orchard, 20 acres Of tim.
Der. lying TX miles of Waynesboro'. Also 82x
acres near by, with acres timber and well set
In grass. Waynesboro' Is fast improving and
makes 1t very DESTROYS place. having very fine
schools and good churches and two railroads.
JOHN B. SMITH,
decO-n Wind copy. Waynesboro.' Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

A WOMAN SHOT HERsELF.-The
Shenandoah Herald says that Mrs. Re-
gina Copenhaver, of Strasburg, shot
herself last Wednesday week. A pistol
had been used by her son-in.law, and
was placed in the room into which Mrs
Copenhaver entered. In few minutes
shot was heard, and Mrs. Copenhaver
was found shot through the heart.
Her friends think that the pistol fell
down and that the sudden jar caused
the explosion. There being no one in
the room but herself, and she having
been suddenly killed, the exact particu-
lars Of the tragedy will never be known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

COMMISSIONERS UEEICE,
Staunton. March Srd, 1882.
Ghedey 4 Bumgardner
- vs..
Lvick, &c.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
are hereby notified, that have fixed upon the
18th day Of March, 1882, to take state and settle
the accounts required by the decree in said
cause, entered on the 18th June, 1881. At which
time you are required to attend without furth.
er notice. JOHN. M KINNEY
mar7.4t Commissioner,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

Hon. RAN. TUCKER ON POLYGAMY
AND CHINESE INTERNATIONALLY
Washington correspondent of the Rich.
mond Dispatch, says =
"Mr. Tucker will publish large edis
ton of his anti .polygamy bill and his
Chinese-bill speeches. The former will
triumphantly vindicate his vote against
the anti-polygamy bill because of its
open violation of the Constitution, and
the latter continues to be praised by
congressman from all sections as one Of
the most powerful and effective argu.
ments delivered in Congress since the
war. If Mr.. Tucker had never deliver
ed another speech his Chinese speech
would of itself place him in the front
rank of congressional leaders and deba-
tiers. He has completely captured the
| Californians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

LEGAL NOTICES.
Anderson Steele. Defendant

In CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to obtain q decree of
olvorce from the bonds of matrimony in favor
OF sarah steele from her husband Anderson
Steele. It appearing by affidavit filed that the
the Defendant is q nonresident of this State,
1t 1s ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice and
do what Is -cessary to protect his interests.
rEs Tcste,C
JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Fultz & Fultz. p. q. mar7-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

DEATH OF THE POET, LoNGFELLow.
The distinguished poet. Henry Wads-
worth Longfellow, died at his residence
in Cambridge, Mass, at quarter past
o'clock last Friday afternoon. He was
born in Portland, Maine, Feb. 9th,
1907, and was consequently at. the time
of his death aged rs years and q days.
He was distinguished as scholar, critic
and poet, whose place cannot be sup
piled, and whose death will be incurred
by the whole people.
Averse to everything harsh, bitter
dlsdainful or repellant, there is no ele.
ment in his poetry to call forth an I'M
gracious or discordant emotion. 1t IL
always tolerant and human, kindled by
wide sympathies, and with q tender
sense of every variety of human condi-
ton. He combined in rare degree the
sentiment of the artist with the practi'
cal instincts of the man Of the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-28

The undersigned, as special commissioner Of
the Circuit Court Of Albemare county. appoint
ed by decree OF February term, 1882, In the
&C.. will sell At public auction on the premises
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-01-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Milo Blair. Of the Sedalia Eagle, ha:
received the appointment of postmas
ter for that place. There has been :
lively contest for the place. The
GRAPHIC congratulates the Eagle man
on his good fortune. The Eagle is j
good paper.
1t is rumored that John d. Defreese
is to be his own successor as public
printer.
A bill has been introduced to pay
Mrs. Lincoln 100000. Her health is
such as to require constant medical
attendance, and her present pension is
said to be inadequate to meet her per-
sonal neces. ities.
Owing to the railroad readjustment
and consolidation brought about by
lay Gould, some six or seven hundred
railroad employees have been thrown
out of work at St. Louis.
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Hsw to Detect lncipent Smallpox,

While. isolated cases Of smallpox are
being discovered in various parts of the
City, it may be of interest to know how
to detect the disease. DR.. Robert B.
AcNary yesterday gave Globe-Dem.
ocrat reporter the following, as infal
ible: 1.-The feeling of tiredness and
pam in the back are almost universal
and prominent symptoms. but the one
thing that distinguishes smallpox from
every other is the hardness ofthe erup-
ton. BY pressing and passing the
hand over the forehead or legs the feel.
ing IS exactly that which would be caus-
ed by medium sized shot being buried
under the skin, and the severity ofthe
disease may certainly be known by the
number or thickness of thesa' shot like
bumps.
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had better come here right away. 1
can dispense with your visit to Boom
vile. Your Sister.
RRrTrE.
After the letter was gone / counted
the days. 1t would take the letter
four days to reach Dick, and if he start
ed Immediately it would be four more
before he could possibly reach my re-
treat. I grew SO nervous that fretted
myselfinto fever; and when the eighth
day and the ninth had passed, and still
, he did not come, gave up all hope
But on the tenth day, while Cassie was
out in the woods gathering flowers, and
Mrs. Hun. in the kitchen busy about
her work, shadow darkened the door
way, and-Dick had come. He had
hardly time to remove his hat, when
Cassie came in gaily with her hands full
of flowers, stopped short on seeing
Dick, the color left her cheek and she
fell forward IN dead faint. Mrs Hunt
came in from the kitchen, and togeth-
er they succeed in reviying her. She
opened her eyes slowly, and as she put
her arms around his neck I heard her
say, "You did care for me after all. l
thought you had forgotten me-"
Of course, this little tableaux did not
last forever. Cassie was soon her own
bright, sweet self, and Dick found out
that ne was emphatically hungry. Love
never takes away mans appetite. l
had to own up to my little fib about
my name, for which was duly scolded
with pretty little pout by Cassie.
Hyou want to know the rest, reader
just drop into their home in Boonville,
and you will see little curly haired
chap who calls me "Aunty Bet"
As for me, I still ride Bonner in
single blessedness.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-01-20
KirkSyiIle Markets.

These markets are corrected CAREFUL
ly up to Thursday noon Of each week
Com-55c.
Oats-s6c.
Hogs-$5.o 90 to 5 60.
Sheep Ia for butchers.
Cattle 1-2a 5 for extra.
Apples-$1 TO 1.5o
Potatoes-$I to ST 10. Scarce.
Butter-16 to 20.
Eggs-Ie 1-2 to 15c.
Sorghum IS to 4oc.
Beeswax-ISc.
Hides-Green SC.
Hay-Timothy, $re, Hungarian So
Prairie $5a6.
Timothy Seed-$s IS to s.4o.
Feathers-4oc.
Chickens-$1 s5a1 90. Dressed I 5oa
200.
Wool 23a24c.
Pianos, Organs, Banios, Violins,
Guitar, Strings Instruction Books and
musical goods generally, for sale by J.
w. Martin, west side of the Square at
No. SS.
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LINES TO THE MEMORY OF ANNE
SHIEL.

Gently close the sweet blue eyes,
Fold her hands upon her breast.
Drapc the snowy robe around her;
Our beloved one Is at rest.
Yes. our darling calmly sluml,ers
In the death ANGELS embrace
We sadly miss her loving presence
And her cheerful. sunny face.
'.Child of Mary she has called thee;
Didst not hear her gentle vo'cc2
'Fome, my child, from this dark sphere,
Come, In heaven. with me rejoice.
All dressed In a robe of spotless white.
Like n beautiful bride IN death she lies.
The bride OF heavens eternal King.
Who called her home above the skies.
Our darling was too fair flower
To dwell In this rough cline.
SO God hath called her 10 Himself
To live on high through endless time.
Grieving parents, cease your sorrow,
Ger your child no longer weep:
She has lctt this world OF sorrow-
He givcth His beloved Sleep
Brothers. grovc for her no longer;
Sisters. shed no bitter Tears:
But her bright example follow
Through life's remaining years.
Farewell, Annie, We will miss thee.
None TO MS can take thy place:
But we feel thou 'rt safe IN heaven,
Andy ELL say. .'Reguiescat In Pace
81. Catherine, Mo. A. 4 X.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-01-20

A correspondent of the St. Louis
Republican in giving list of claims
against the Government, says: "Mr.
Hatch wants the Government to paw
Abraham Wolf, Of Adair county. $seo
for subsistence store, taken from him
in 1862, for the use of United State.
troops while in active service.
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St. Louis Markets.

The following are yesterdays st.
Louis quotations:
WHEAT-1.43
: CORN-66
BUTTER-Dairy 2S@3O, medium
20@26.
EGGS-15@1S
POULTRY-Dressed turkeys 6@1Oc,
chickens 1.OO@1.75, live chickens 1900
200
POTATOES-1OO@1.25
SEEDS--Timothy 2.25S2.65. German
miilett 1.2O@1.4O, hungarian 5000,
clover 5.15.
FEATHERS-Prime goose 40@46.
WOOL-Choice 37@3S, medium 24@
Is.
CATTLE-Heavy shipping $3.50
600, far to good steers 5.25@5.65,
medium to choice butcher s4@5.50
HOGS-YorkerS 6.1O@525, common
to good packing $6@6.40, select heavy
6.40@6.60.
SHEEP-Fair to good $1,000.
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We notice that number of our ex.
changes make the statement that
punched and mutilated coin are com.
ing into circulation again at their full
face value. We think now that they
are pretty nearly all driven out of cir
culation, it would be well to keep them
there. The above looks to us very
much like a trick on the part of some.
body to unload.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-01-20

The LaPlata Press thinks Mahonizing
is game that two can play at, and says
ofthe democracy Of the Northern States
were only as wise as serpents instead
as harmless as doves they could do it.
1t is a tremendous big IF which the
Press suggests, and one we think the
democracy as such will never-at least
hardly ever-get over.
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SHERlFFS SALE.

Byyirtue and authority of transcript execution.
issued from the office of the clerk of the circuit court
of Adair county. Missouri returnable ut the Febrt-
ary term 1852, Of sait court and TO directed, in
favor OF Demertus Rich and against John Stanley
have levied upon and seized all he right title. In
terest and claim of the said John Staney OF, and in
70 the following n.,l described real estate,
northwest quarter and the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of section fifteen
n5l, township siNty-tarec lS;) Of range seventeen
%, all lying and beng in the said county, and
State of Missouri; and I will on
WEDNESDAY THE 18th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1882,
between the hours Of o'clock In the forenoon and
O'Clock In the afternoon Of that day. ut the Court
House door, in the town OF kirksvile. County of
Adar aforesaid sell tie same, SO much thereof rs
may be required. Al ptbic ven duo. To the highest
and Judgements,) to satisfy ssld execution and
costs. JOHN SHAVER,
Sheriff of Adair Co.
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NOTICE.

The GRAPHIC has arrange.
ments by which it clubs with
the leading papers and .maga.
zines throughout the country
ut the lowest rates. Bear this
IN mind.
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There is residing in the same house
in La Plata a family consisting of three
fathers, three mothers, two grandfath'
ers. two erandmothsrs, one great
grandfather, one great grandmother
and four children all married. except
two. Another grandmother and an
other great grandmother are expected
to arrive every day. How many are
there9
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1882-01-20

In the matter OF contested Federal
offices in the States it is said the Presi-
dent has declared his purpose not to
take sides. The people Of the locality
must settle upon the candidate. Where
there is hoty contested place, as in
Baltimore and Philadelphia Surveyor
ships, and good people supporting
every candidate, the President finds
that he cannot espouse the cause of
one without offending the other faction
or factions, and this without reason or
purpose. In such cases he will, in case
Of a change, be inclined to go outside
of all the contestants for an entirely
new candidate. 1t is understood that
the issue was made on the Philadelphia
Surveyorshlp. Here is Leland, sup
ported by Quay and others; Thompson,
backed by Senator Mitchell and the
committee of 100. and Nevin, by Sena-
tor Cameron. In this case, as IN the
Baltimore row, the contestants are
representative men, and the President
has found himself in quandary in
such cases as to the proper person to be
appointed.-Washington Cor.
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An Ohio girl sued man for breach
of promise, and during the course of
the trial he was proved to be such a
worthless fellow that the jury came
near deciding that the girl should pay
him something for not marrying her. -
Ex.
This reminds us so newhat of the
Democrat in its effort to bellttle the
value of newspaper advertising in order
to keep customers from the GRAPHIC. If
it Keeps on, Its advertisers will be like
some of its subscribers, and have to be
begged to let their ''favorsT remain in
for nothing. Indeed we know of one
instance where the Democrat was re-
fused as a free gift. One advertiser
tried the Democrat along with the
GRAPHIC and number of other papers,
and received responses from all the 9th.
ers but not one from readers of that
sheet. Some things are dear at any
price.