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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

Gas Tho following is taken from the
San Francisco correspondent of the Balsi-
moro San, and may be of service on the SUBJ
jcct of Light:
The new Gas Company are now furnish
ing gGs to the public buildings of the city at
$3.50 per l 900 feet"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23
HARpFR,s FERRY TRADE.
THOMAS W. BEALE,
Manufacturer aad DeaIsria
STOVES, TIN 4 SHEET-IRON WARE,
Cor. Shenandoah and High streets,
RARPER,S FERRY. w. VA

STOVES, TIN & SHEET-lR0N WARE,
Cor. Shenandoah and High streets,
aARPER'S FERRY, w. VA.
TTNRE sahseribsr would adopt this method of In
Il forming his friends. asS she citizens of Bar
peE's Ferry asd the adjacent country, that ho 10
stll 1etiag the above businessin sits branch
es. Having had twenty three yesta' experience in
the tr'ds, a2d it being hisiatsation TO work none
bat
THE VERY BEST MATERIALS
he wiilconhdenly asssrt that customers NAV rsly
upon getting No articles from his EHtshlisSasat
SCOUTING OR TIN ROOFING.
executed in the very best masaSr and at the sho,t
est Honoe. oFdors from any portion of the county
will receive prompt attention, Aad prices euaTns
tesd As low . t;.s 10 ~sst
SPEARS CALORlFIC COOK STOVES the most
complete Cooking Stove the world has ever Seen
9SastAHtiy GA hand. Ia short, any article in she
IN IN and Shsst-IrOn trade can be had at his Manu-
NOSsOS's CoPRza L,eHTSISa Rops furnished and
put mp anywhere in the county, at The Shortsst no
aes and upon reasonable terms
~ Job Work and MendinR done In tha hest
s,yts and At the sAOrtsst notice. BferohAnts sup
pnsd ca tss most Acconucodstiar .ernnn
darPsr's Ferry, Oct. s. 1874
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

$500 per year eau BIO easily made at home
working for E. @. Rideout & Co., 10 Barclay
Street. New York. Send for their catalogue and
full particulars. Oct2oel-iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

TIE NEWEST SHOW AND THE BIGGEsT-
S. II. Burnett & Co.'S Ne,o United Monster
Railroad ,MocS.-This newest as we'll as
most colossal Of al! amusement enterprises
will positively exhibit at Martinsburg on May
Both. Its attractions are muItifarious as we'll
as novel, and it is matter of surprise how
many strictly new features can be crowded
in single exhibition. Zcbras broken to
perform incredible feats, hurdlc>lea ping rein.
deers, girafs, harnessed to Roman racing
chariots, Harriman's steam air ship 10 operas
ton, man sized riding cynocephalus, eIks
barnessed tandem, ten funny clowns in sim
ultau eous rivalry, high and long distance
double somersault leapers, peerless exploits
in tho gymnasium, extraordinarily trained
thorough bread horses, comical school of mon
key comedians, monster living White Nile
Hipp0tamus, extraordinary feats of hercuean
strength, deeds of masculine and feminine
intrepidity, and, in fact, so great array ef
novelties and surprises that it would transcend
the limits of newspaper notice to give them
oven tho briofest mention. The street parade
is commensurate in magnitude and grandeur
with the exhibition, and Introduces, among
other attractions, thirty Arabian camels, deo>
grated in the richest and most costly trap>
pings and mounted BY native Mohnmmcdans
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

For one of the best assortments of Tobacco
and Cigars, at low prices, go 80 DALGARN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23
WANTED !

A NEAT, capable wkits Woman, to do the
"a work Of small fakaify in the country Iu-
az re ut SPIRIT OFFICE.
Nav 9, 1SS2-3t&,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

FENOBACCO AND C1GARS.-A good assortment
L of Tobacco and Cigars alwn 70 hand c n d for
sale at JOSEPH y. EASTERDAY'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-05-23

4 MOTHER lot Of Oil stoves just received at
"A JOSEPH n. Yesterdays.
TETHiTE- WASH BruGhes. good lot. TOR sale at
w JOSEPH II EASTERDAY'S.
DATENT Ice CEesnn FreeEers, make Ice Cream
L in minutes. For sale at
JOSEPH n. EASTERDAY'S
DOoFfEG and SpOutiug done at once, and ON
II reasonable terms. Give me call.
JOSEPH q. EASTERDAY.
Next door to NATL Baak ChaEIestoSr, WA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A
VALUABLE FARM.

In pursuance of a decree for sale entered in
the cause of "Wm. L. Hunters Widow and ais
vs. VIM. l.. Hunters Admr, &c., (pending in
the Circuit Court of Augusta county) at this
June Term, 1882, 1 will proceed in front O.
the Court-h house. in the City OF Staunton, on
Monday, the 25th day of September, 1882,
aucti on. to the highest bidder. that very
VALUABL FARM,
owned by the late VIM. L. Hunter.
This farm contains 291 acres, less 8 Is acres
recently taken by the Shenandoah Valley r.
Il. Co. 1t is situated on South River, in Au-
gusta county, about II miles s. E. of the CITY of
Staunton, and on said Shen. Valley R. 4.
About 60 acres of this farm is fine South
River bottom, the rest of the falm is OF
the finest quality, unusually level, and well
adapted to the use of machinery in farming.
About 20 acres is in fine Timber
The improvements are excellent, consisting
of a large, Well-built, comfortable DWELL -
ing house. beautifully situated on an 3ESa
eminence that OverloOks the surround RsG4
ing country, and the meadows of South River.
A large, good barn, and also stable, large
spring house and wash-house, excellent SER
carriage-house, blacksmith shop, corn crib
with large shed attached, and all necessary
out-buildings. There is also an excellent ten
ant house with tour rooms, and a spring
about q gu rter of q mile from the mansion
house. There is about three or four miles of
new plank fencing on the place. There is an
Apple Orchard. containing six acres, in thriv-
ing condition, and bearing choice RUTLAND
fine garden near the house.
This farm is in the highest state of cultiva-
ton, and it is rarely the case thatas fine farm
and delightful a home as this is offered at pub
lie auction. 1t is in good neighnorn God con-
Depot of the Shen. Valley r. R.. will certainly
be in q convenient distance, and probably on
the land, the exact location not yet determined
on, Those wishing to invest in a valuable and
attractive property are especially invited to
examine this property and be present on the
day of sale.
The property will be started at the upset bid
of 84S 90 per acre, and knocked down to the
highest bidder.
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of l, 2. 8, and years,-the bonds OF the
purchaser for deferred payments to bear date
April oath. 1882 the date of present purchasers
bonds. and bear interest from that date with
approved personal security. and title retained
as ultimate security.
aue22-tds G. M. HARRISON, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

The CONGRESSIONAL NOMINEES OF
THIS DIsTR1CT.-On last Tuesday, al
the Democratic Congressional conven.
ton held in the Opera House in this
city, the gallant Col. Charles r. OFFER.
rail-, of Rockingham, was nominated
after a spirited, but friendly contest
on the first ballot, and at the Coali,
ZIONIST Republican convention, which
met in Harrisonburg the next day
Hon. John Paul was nominated with.
out opposition, as had been expected
The battle is now joined, and the contest
will, no doub.. be an exciting one. II
is the duty of every Democrat, whether
Readjuster or not, to give Col. O'Ferral
his cordial support, for he will, if elect
ed, vote with the Democratic party, and
Paul, if reelected, will, as heretofore
vote uniformly with the Republican
party, and with the most extreme wing
of that party. The election of OFFER
rail- would reduce the Republican
strength two votes, as it would take
one, that of Paul, from the Republican
side, and add one, that of O'Ferrall, t.
the Democratic side.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

FATAL ACCIDENTAL fatal accident
by which VIM. G. Graham, Esq, lost
his life, occurred at the Farmers Home
Hotel, in this place, at al early hour
yesterday "wednesday morning. Mr..
Graham retired 20 his bed in room on
the third floor at about II O'Clock the
preceding night. About 2 A. M. he got
up for some purpose, and went to the
window in his room, which was raised.
from which he fell to the ground below,
striking upon his head and right should.
er, injuring himself fatally. The win
dow sill is a very low one, not over Is
inches from the floor, and the window
being large one. it is an easy matter to
fall from it. The fall was heard BY Mr..
Kelley, the proprietor. who secured aid,
and Mr.. Graham was carried to his room
and medical aid summoned, but he was
beyone human help. He remained I'M
conscious from the moment of his fall to
about o'clock A. M. when he expired.
Mr.. Graham was very clever gentle
man and well connected. He resided
at Spring Greek, in this county, where
he was engaged in business, and he was
a correct and honest man, of fine busi-
ness qualifications. He was about IS
years OF age. He leaves wife and
several children, besides father, brothers
and sisters - Old Commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22
Settled.

As the Charlottesville Jefersomiam
says, "the debt question is now out of
politics. The names of Funder and
Readjuster, as applied to political par.
ties, are obsolete. The issue now is De-
mocracy and Republicanism. In the
coming canvass the issue is between the
Democratic party and a boss backed by
the colored Republicans and such re-
cruits as the boss may induce to follow
him into the Republican party. 1t was
said that Malone was at the halfway
house to the Republican camp when he
set up an independent Hancock electo-
raj ticket. He is now not only in full
fellowship with the Republican party,
but he is among the stalwarts. Will
the late Readjusters follow him? Each
one will decide this question for himself
in the coming election. It is all twad-
die to say that the purposes for which
the Readjuster party was organized have
not been accomplished, and there is still
necessity for keeping its organization
intact. The avowed object of the party
was to readjust the public debt. This
has been done, and no sane debt-paye1
would ever make another fight to pre-
vent it. The whole question is now in
the courts, which will finally settle it.
The mission of the Readjuster party
having been accomplished, will the
Democrats who went into that party
return to the fold, or will they submit
| to be carried over to the stalwart Re-
publican camp by General Malone?
This is question which will be de-
cided by the votes they cast in the com
| ing Congressional election"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

One of the men engaged in the brutal
assault upon Mr.. Massey at Franklin
was Judge Claiborne, the Mahoneite
Judge of Franklin county. He was
elected judge by the Malone Legisla-
ture after it had been proved by the
evidence of go reliable witness as Gen.
Early that he was a cheating, profess
sional gambler who used the ''lizard,"
set of steel springs concealed on the
person. for the purpose of cheating at
cards. This is the class of men into
whose hands the dearest interests of the
State have been put by nefarious ALI
ance, and whose further control of Vir-
ginia is desired by the Arthurian or
stalwart wing Of the Republican party,
because such control will secure the
vote of the State for Arthur in the next
national Republican convention. All
the white Republicans in Virginia are
not the unprincipled and mercenary
men Capt. Wise, less than two years
ago, said they we're, and those who are
not will manifest their disapprobation
of the unhappy alliance referred to and
of it's disgraceful effects at the opportu-
nifty to be afforded them next Novem-
ber.-AleG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22
In speaking of the nomination If Col.
O'Ferrall, the Charlottesville Chronicle

In speaking of the nomination If Col.
O'Ferrall, the Charlottesville Chronicle
says:
1--WE need scarcely say that the party.
standard could have been placed in nc
hands more competent to bear it aLott in
the thickest of the fight or defend ii
more courageously from the assaults OF
its enemies. HIS ringing voice and the
flash o. his cleaning sabre will gataer
the Democratic hosts around it, and in
solid column they will charge the ranks
of the foul coalition. The excellent ser
vice rendered by this gallant Knight of
the Valley in the last canvass deserved
recognition, and has not been forgotten.
In behalf of the Conservative Democ-
racy of this portion of the district, we
feel authorized to pledge him their sup
port. The Hon. John Paul will find in
Col. O'Ferrall foeman who will dare
to pull from mis- face the mask under
which he has so successfully posed, and
fully expose to the Democracy of the
old Tenth Legion district the hideous
features of stalwart RepublicaDisln that
has been concealed beneath it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

From the Rich. Dispatch, Aug. 18th. ]
COLONEL CHARLES T. O'FERRALL.
The nomination OF Mr.. O'Ferrall as
the Democratic candidate for Congress
insures, we think, the defeat of Mr..
Paul, for whom Mr.. Arthur will doubt
less keep vacant until after the election
the office of Judge of the District Court
of the United States for the Western
District of Virginia. Colonel O'Ferrall
did fine service in the campaign of last
year. He gained votes for his party
wherever he spoke, we doubt not. be-
cause his speeches were such as COM
mended themselves to the best class of
auditors.
The Dispatch then gives the majority
for Cameron, 739, in this district, and
then adds -
"In Albemarle and Rockingham coun-
ties of themselves Mr.. O'Ferrall will
gain more than the number of this small
majority. If there are five hundred
Democratic Readjusters in the district
who will vote with their national party
this year, Mr.. O'Fer1all's election is as
Sured ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

SUDDEN DEATH IN ALBEMARLE.-
On Monday afternoon of last week. Mr..
years of age, living near Monticello Gap
in Albemarle, on the North side of Car
ter's mountain, died suddenly in his
buggy. He, with wife and g1andchild.
had been on visit to Mr.. Russow's,
about six miles north of Charlottesville,
spending the day there, and in the even
ing started in his buggy to return. They
had proceeded but few hundred yards
when the little grandson ran back to
Mr.. Russow's with the shocking intel
ligence that his grandfather was dead.
The corpse was placed in wagon and
conveyed to his home, on the mountain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MOTTNT SIDNEY

~OMMISsIONER'S SALE OF LOTS IN
VI MOUNT SIDNEY.
By virtue OF a decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county, entered on the Bird day Of
June. 1882 in the cause of Devier VS.. CauthOrn's
Admir-, the undersigned will offer for sale in
front OF the Courthouse in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day of September. 1882,
the HOUSE and LOT in Mt. Sidney, Va,
live, being lot No. 9 in the plat Of said es2g
town. Besides a comfortable dwelling, there
are ut.houses and ali the conveniences of an
old home Also, at the same time and place.
LOT No. 8 in the plat of said town, being va
cant lot adjoining No. 8.
TERMs:- Cash sufficient to pay costs of suit
years, with interest from day of sale-the pur-
chaser executing bonds with approved person.
al security, and title retained.
ROBT. CRAIG.
]. EMMETT GUY.
WIN. A. HUDSON.
aug22-4t Commissioners,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

The Lynchburg Vsrgi'eidm says that
"the prospect begins TO look SO gloomy
for Johnny Wise, that we should not
be surprised to hear, at any time, of his
withdrawal from the canvass. Old Par
son Massey has the inside track, and
his election may now be set down as
certain"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22
Nomination Of Col. Chas. 7. O'FerraIl

On Tuesday last, the Congressional
Convention of the 9TH District which
met in this city, nominated on the first
ballot, Col. Chas. T. O'Ferrall Of Rock
ingham, as the standard-bearer of this
Congressional District.
He is gentleman of talent and hero
ism, who is entitled to the vote of every
Democrat in the District, and we hope
that 60 Democrat will fail to vote for
him. AS we stated last week, it was the
duty of the Convention to make the
nomination, and the duty of every Dem.
oerat to vote for the nominee, whoever
he might be. Col. O'Ferrall deserves,
and we have no doubt will receive, the
vote, and enthusiastic support of every
Democrat in the District. 1t is not to be
supposed that every man can obtain his
first choice, but it is the duty of every
man to support the nominee Of the Con-
vention, whoever he may be. Col. Chas.
T. O'Ferrall was the choice of the dele.
gates of the District, as was shown by
the fact that he was nominated on the
first ballot by majority Of the dele
gates of the District. He is q gallant
man and true Democrat, and deserves
the cordial support of every Democrat
in the District. Whether he be your
first choice or not. it is now yoar duty
to vote for him. The Convention has de-
clared him as the choice of that body,
composed of representatives from all
parts of the District, and it is your duty
to vote for him and to work for his cleo.
ton. To suppose that each and every
one can get his choice is absurd, and it
is virtue to vote for the man who is
not your first choice, whilst it is none
to vote for your first choice. The friends
of Skinner and Woods should rally as
one man, as we have no doubt they will
to the support of the gallant O'Ferrall,
the choice of the District, and the nom-
inee of the party.
There are no doubt many who would
have preferred the gallant and talented
Skinner, and the accomplished and pop.
ular Woods, but as soon as the nomina'
ton was made, they, as patriots and
good Democrats, resolved to support the
nominee of the Convention, and to dc
all they could, honorably, to secure his
election.
T''is is the right spirit, and there
should be no division among Democrats
We nope that every man who is opposed
to Bossism and stslwart Republican,
ism will not only vote for, but will work
for, the election of Col. Chas. T. OFFER
rail-. This is duty that he owes to him
self, his party, and his State. Remem-
Der. that vote for Paul is vote for tn
extreme wing of the Republican party
and that q vote for O'Ferrall is VOTE
for the Democratic party. If you vote
for Paul, you vote for Republican vote
in Congress if you vote for O'FerraIl
you vote for Democratic vote in Con.
gress. Democrats lcannot hesitate ir
their choice. Vote for O'Ferral and d.
your duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

PREPARE TO VOTE.-No one should
neglect to pay his poll.tax, that he may
be qualified to vote at the next election.
Don't neglect this important matter
don't suffer yourself to be disfranchised
for the want of attention to this matter.
Qualify yourself to vote, and then be
sure to vote for Massey and O'Ferrall in
opposition to Wise and Paul, unless
you be Stalwart Republican. Every
Democrat should vote for Massey and
O'Ferrall. Don't neglect it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

The Green brier Independent Of the 18th
says that a gold watch was stolen from
the clothing of Master Mason Mathews,
son of Capt. A. F. Mathews, Of Lewis
burg, week before last, while the young
man was bathing in Towards Creek,
near the White Sulphur Springs, with
a number of bis companions. The
watch was birth day present and cost
SIS. The thief is still at large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

The Salem Register of the 18th, says
"We learn that the wife of Mr.. Marcus
D. Obenshain, Superintendent of
Schools of Botetourt county, who lives
at Blue Ridge, fell in aspiring few days
400 and was drowned. She had only
been married a few years, and was a
most excellent lady.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

Why does not John 8. Wise meet
Massey at his published appointments ?
Is he afraid to meet the "old man Pr
We are anxious to see who would be
skinned. John s. Wise should stand
ND to the rack "fodder or no fodder"
Why does he not do it? Is he afraid
that his cuticle will be stripped. from
him?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

r OST.-About the 18th of June last lost A
II PACKAGE OF PAPERS from my side
pocket in this county. I had them at New
Hope, on the 8th came to my home that day,
remained one day, the 9th; went to Staunton,
by the Augusta Sprin gs. on the 10th. The next
ty. by the way of Churchville; missed the pa.
pers at Mcdowell; have not heard of them
since. They consist of a book containing
stamped checks ON the Augusta National Bank,
also package of papers-some relating to the
Office Of the late Marshal of this District. No
paper could sc of use to any one except note
or two for small amounts ON persons, made
payable to me. There are quite number OF
valuable receipts and some letters they were
held together In one package by gum band,
half-inch wide. My name is on almost every
paper, and no one could have any doubt as to
whose they are. will
Reward the Finder Literally
if they be returned to me or left at the Augusta
National Bank or either of the Clerks Offices
of our County. or will inform me BY letter
where to come for them. r. TURK,
aul5-lt Messy Greek, Augusta Co.. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

PAUL's SPEECH AT CHARLOTTEs
vILLE.-In speaking of Paul's speech at
Charlottesville on Monday of week be-
fore last, the Charlottesville Chronicle
says
1--WE did not hear the entire speech,
but are informed by reliable gentlemen
who were present that it was shrewdly
put. He did not abuse Massey or eulo-
gize Malone. Defending his votes in
Congress, che selected the weakest case,
that of Chalmers. The meeting through
out was destitute of that Rah for Paul.
spirit that has marked the gatherings OF
the Readjusters in other days, and il
was evident to our mind that the mum.
Der of Mr.. Paul's supporters in this
county has been greatly diminished
Albemarle will score a thousand major
ity against him. Mark the prediction
Much of his speech was, we are H.
formed, rehash of his speech in Con
gress, which has been circulated SO ex-
tensively through this district"
In another paragraph, the Chronicle
says
"Many who heard Mr.. PauI's speech
last Monday say that it was as weak as
circus Lemonade"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

REPUBLICAN FRAUD.-The Rich
mond Dispatch says that "the Republi-
can party IS in power to-day because OF
the frauds of 1876 which deprived Mr..
Tilden of the presidency, and because OF
the shameful gerrymandering of N ORTIZ
ern States. If the Democrats had not
had to work against the whole power of
the Federal Government, its money and
all, they would have had control of that
Government years ago. A large major
ity of the voters of this country are
Democrats"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-08-22

A MONSTER SNAKE.-A gentleman,
whose veracity is endorsed by the Cecil
(Md.) Wing, reports having seen about
two miles from that place snake about
% feet long and as thick as an ordinary
stove pipe. What has the Greenbrier
Independent to say? Cannot Green
brier furnish its equal, if not its supe-
rior? The Editor of that paper is aut
fuit on snake stories, and its foreman
on bass fishing. For snake story, we
look to the Editor, and for a fish story
to our friend "Z.," whom the Vindica-
tor designates as venerable citizen,"
much to the surprise and indignation of
the almost beardless youth, who has
written the very interesting articles in
reference to the old men of that place,
who were students of the LewisbapG
Academy,