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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.--At meet
ing of the Board of Visitors of the Uni
yersity of Virginia last week, Prof. Jas.
M. GARRETT, of Maryland was unanimous
" elected Professor of the chair of En-.
glish. The office of Caterer to the Mess
was abolished, and B. r. Eddins, Esq,
was appointed Purveyor of Supplies. Pro
vision was made for the building of a
house for the Superintendent of the OBJ
seryatory. 1t will cost about SIS 600. aud
the board authorized he issuance If bonds
to that amount. or as mach as may be ne :
Three new scholarships were founded:
The william W. Corcoran, the LeandrrJ.
Mccormick, aid tbs William Ii. Wander
bjlt: the students to be nominated respec-
lively by the gentlemen in whose honor
the scholarships were named.
k Prof. James HI. Garnett, the new pro-
lessor, is d Virgirian by birth. but for
some years has baen living i'll Maryland.
He is n gradila of the University. and
after ssuuyilg several years in Germany.
filled chair at Hain,de,-Sydney College.
For a number Of years was President OF
Saint Johns College, at Annapolis. He
also taught private classic school near
Baltimore.
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CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES.

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Not within the recollection Of the wri-
ter have there been so many aspirants for
congressional honors and emoluments in
this State, and to refresh the memory OF
some of our readers and for the informa-
ton of others, we give below list of them
as far as announced, subject to future re.
vision.
First District. Democrat, Geo. 7. Gar
rison; Coalition, r. NJ. Mayo; Republican,
John W. Wolff.
Second District Republican. John f.
DezeDdorf; Coalition, Harry Libby. Dem
ocratic Convention to be held October
4th.
Third strict.-Democrat, George ID.
Wise; Coalition, John Amber Smith.
Fourth District-Democrat, - Reese:
Coalition, B. s. Hooper. fe.
Fifth District George G.
Cabell; Coalition, Winfield Scott; indie.
pendent Readjuster, VIM. E. Sims.
Sirth District Democrat, J. r. Tucker:
Coalition, J. II. Rives.
Seventh District Democrat, c. T. o..
t'crraIl; Coalition, John Paul. 80
Eighth District. democrat, John $.
Barbour; Coalition, Richard r. Farr.
Ninth District. Coalition, Henry Bow
en-; Independent Readjuster, Abram Full
kerson; Democratic Readjuster, S. Il
Newberry; Republican straightouts, Fl. 81
Dotson and A. I'll. Flanagan. ,a
At Large.-Democratic Readjuster, Jno
E. Massey; Coalition, John s. Wise: Re
publican straightouts, John NJ. Dawson
and John Syphax. 4I
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HOW IT WORKS.

Referring to the remarks of the Norfolk
"Virglnan" upon the refusal of Philadel-
phia capitalists to take the bonds Of the
new city of Roanoke on account of the
repudiating tendencies in Virginia, the
ewing" says: ....
'There are no Virginia city bonds
upon the market that are not quoted above
par, with one exception, and that excep-
ton is the bonds of the most decidedly
Funder city in the State-Alexandria-
The bonds of Petersburg. Norfolk, Dan
vile and other cities giving Readjuster ma
jorities and under Readjuster control are
all above par.
Staunton is another ''most decidedly
Funder city," whose bonds are above par,
but which are the "other cities" giving
Readjuster majorities. We don't know OF
any other in the State in that deplorable
condition.
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PLATFORMS.

An old fashioned Democrat has suggest
ed platform with a single plank for the
party in the coming campaign. 1t is found
in Exodus the 18th chapter and 21st verse,
and is as follows:
'sThou shalt provide out of all the peo-
pie able men, such as fear God (; men of
truth, hating covetousness, and place sue
men over the people,"
If the Bible rule is safe one, there is
little hope OF the Coalition candidates. We
have been running them over in our mind g
eye and can't think of single one who
can stand on that narrow but strong
plank.
The Fredericksburg ''News'' proposes
another platform of very different mate
rial, and narrow too, but safe beyond ques-
ton. If it is adopted by every Democrat
in Virginia, success i s assured. 1t is put
in this way: "Resolvetl that ace beat 'ena this
gear" That is all Of it, and it begins to
look very much like the old Democracy
mad adopted it unanimously.
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The Alleged Duelling Case.

MEssRs. CoWARDIN AND ELAN PLACED
.a UNDER BONDS.
Saturday morning the continued case of
c. OBJ. Cowardin and w. q Elan, charg-
ed on warrant with being about TO engage
in duel, was before the Police Justice.
The Police Justice stated that after what
had passed between the parties, if no
breach of the peace was now intended the
least thing might provoke difficulty; that
If a difficulty should occur he would feel
that he was responsible for it, and appre-
ciatlng that fact he felt it his duty to
place the gentlemen under bonds, and
would therefore require security in the
sum of ST 900 of each of the gentlemen to
keep the peace for twelve months.
The gentlemen gave the required securi
ty and the case was dismissed. Mr.. Hen
ry K. Ellyson became security for Mr..
Cowardln and Mr.. ]. S. Dodson for Mr..
Elan,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

FELL IN WELL.-On Monday last,
Ronceverte, rather que er accident and
remarka bic escape from death happen ed
young lady. She had gone to the we'll for
water. and the platform of the we'll was
quite slippery from a recent rain. There
being small quantity of water in the
bucket, which she desire d to empty. she
attempted to do so, and not having enough
chain loosed from the wlndlass, the sh ock
threw her backward and head forem ost
into the we'll, nineteen feet deep, with five
feet OF water in it. The sudden stopping
of the chain jerked the winilass from its
place and it fell into the well. Strange to
say it did not strike her, but served as a
buoy to keep her on the surface of the wa
ter until a rope was let down and she was
taken out. Truly a miraculous escape
from a horrible death. .,.. . s.
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Reekbridge Letter.

CALL OF A PASTOR TO OLD PROVIDENCE
CHURCH-HIGH WATER ACCIDENT, sc.
[Cerresp ondence of the Staunton yINDIcAToR.l
RoCKBRIDGE Co., VA,
September 18th, 1882.
A congregational meeting was held at
Old Providence church on Monday, Sept.
4th, for the purpose of electing a pastor to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the death
of the Rev. Horatio Thompson. ID. d.,
who had filed the pulpit for over 81 years.
They made out call for the Rev. 5. w.
Hadden, who has been preaching for them
for the last year as supply. AS the IN
firmtties and weight of 81 years made it
necessary for DIR. Thompson to have An as
sstant! The call was placed in his hands
and accepted at the converting of Presby-
terry at Bethel church in Rockbrldge coun-
to on September 9th.
The friends of Messrs. John. Howard
and Marshall Mcclure will be pleased to
learn that they have recovered from their
severe sickness, and will be able to attend
their post of duty IN short time.
Mr. b. ). Rowan started for Browns
burg Monday; he found Hays Greek past
fording, and as his business was urgent, he
thought he would walk over on the foot
log, bUt ''ef0re he cOuld reach Che OppO-
site side the log fioated off, leaving him in
the i'd lie Of the stream. After strug-
gl :manfully, a horseman swan to his
p ,lstance and brought him safely to terra
J,ana, a wetter if not a wiser man.
The corn crop IS booming, vegetables
of all kinds are abundant. The farmers
are selling their wheat along the line of
the Shenandoah Valley r. r., and getting
their fertilizers there too which ia a great
saving in time ard hauling.
INCOGNITO.
Sept. 18th. 1882.
Alligator hides have become in such de-
mand says the "Ocala Lacon,' of Florida,
that many alligator farms are being start
ed. What will they start next in Flor
ida?
Vigor, strength and health all found in
one bottle of Browns Iron Bitters.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Mr.. James r. Guy, for the last seven
years editor of that true Democratic paper
the bedford Sentinel has, on account of
his health, retired from journalistic life
He will be succeeded by Mr.. W. P. Hoff-
man, who has for some years been counec-
ted with the business and mechanical de-
partments of the paper. The incoming
editor says that in the future as Ill the
past, the "sentinel" will be ian earnest
advocate of the cause of the Democratic
Conservative party of Virginia. and. the
upbuilding of our town, county and
State" s..i.4
Right Brother Hoffman; you'll win on
that line all the time. XIII.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

FINE FARM SOLD The John Cleek
farm, situated on Jackson River, was
sold under decree of the Circuit Court
of Bath county on Saturday last by Com
missioner Stephenson. John Trimble,
ESQ.,, of this place, became the purchaser
at sl1 .Os5. This excellent farm, which is
one of the finest on the river, contains
nearly 900 acres, over one-half of which
is improved land. and has on it good
merchant mill. If the sale. is confirmed
by the Court, Mr.. Trimble contemplates
renovating the mill, employing a good
miller and improving the proper ty gener.
ally. HiQhland Recorder.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

The Charlottesville Chronicle" says :
IAN original Readjuster called at our Of
flee few days ago and requested us to an
dollars thai Massey will carry Albemarle
county and another thousand that he Will
carry the State" Here is chance for
somebody Of less faith in Massey's strength
to make money. l.-.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

A Southwest Virginia exchange says
that Capt. Samuel Griffin, member of
the Legislature from Bedford, returned
from Franklin County Court on Tuesday.
He reports Franklin county as enthusiasts
tic for Massey. 1t is the judgment of the
best informed citizens of that county that
Massey will receive at least one thousand
majority in the county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15
The Baltimore ''Sun" of the 18th. has
tho fnllnwin1r disnatch from Petersburg

The Baltimore ''Sun'' of the 18th. has
the following dispatch from Petersburg:
The correspondent of the "Index-Ap-
peal.''. writing from Nottoway county.
says the grand jury has indicted Attorney
General Blair. Auditor H. H. Dyson aud
Col. A. W: Jones, charged with conspiracy
to create disturbance at the August term
of the County Court. The disturbance
consisted in the alleged attempt to break
up Massey meeting and prevent Massey
from speaking. It is said it appeared in
evidence before the grand jury that Attor-
ney General Blair was seen to draw pis-
tol in the courthouse dur: ing the distur-
bance.
Just let them keep up that little game.
It worked well in Franklin, but we would
have thought the Attorney General of
Virginia would have been sharper than to
indulge IN such tricks. a.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

PROPHETIC The Lee County "Senti-
mel" ventures the following prediction in
regard to the result OF the contest now 60
ing on for the seat in Congress from the
State at large: .r
Virginia will cast this fell about 225,-
600 votes. Of this number John e. Massey
will receive 100. 600. j. NJ. Dawson, 10000,
John ). Wise 10000, and Syphax $780,
Mark it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Coy. Cameron in his famous speech ac-
ceptlng the gubernatorial nomination said
he would ''carry the war into Africa. p
He has done it. His school board in his
own town of Petersburg has dismissed all
the white teachers IN the colored schools
and appointed colored teachers in their
places, That is hard on the white teach
ers but harder on the colored children.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15
The Mayor Of Danviile Kills the Ex-ghief
of Police.

T,ast Saturday at two o'clock in the af-
ternoon, J. II. Johnston, the Readjuster
Mayor of Danville, shot Capt. ]. E. Hatch
or late Democratic Chief of Police on the
street. The two had had a previous diff
f;culty growing out of charges Of misap.
nropriation of funds made by the former
AGAINST the latter.
Hatcher died on Monday. He was re-
carded as faithful officer.
About thirty minutes before he died he
offered prayer for himself and family. His
little boy, about five years old, climb d
mon his bed, and Captain Hatcher kissed
him and said, st is hard to leave my lit
tie boy" ..,,.,
After it became known that he was dead
neople fiocked to his house and offered con-
ISOLATION and assistance, and in a short
time handsome sum was raised by sub
scription for his burial expense.
Saturday evening, when it was suppos-
ed that he could live only and hour or two,
a notary public was called in to take down
his ante-mortem statement. That state
ment is substantially this:
81 am shot through the bowels, and I
do nOU UUlilh L Cdu lGCotSl. 11O L w do SO-
ing down to the store from dinner l saw
John II. Johnston coming on as if from
Iumpkin' s stable or from Patton street.
| then had nv pocket knife in my hand
and was picking my teeth with it. I shut
NV knife but held tin my hand, and 60
ing to Johnston. said to him: Mr.. John
ston. this is the first time have seen you
since your publication against me, and 1
now demand an apology He refused to
apologize. and drew his pistol and shot me
down. When he drew his pistol struck
at him, but did not strike him. No one
was near at the time. did not speak to
him afterwards. / had a pistol in my vest
pocket, but did not draw it, and I did
not think of it at all, TEis statement l
make under the expectation of death from
the wound have received at the hands OF
John Fl. Johnston"
An inquest was held ON the body under
Alderman Robinson. acting as coroner
and the verdict of the jury was ''that
Iohn X. Hatcher came to bis death by a
gunshot wound inflicted by John II. John
ston. ~
Johnston was then arrested for murder
and pending preliminary trial was balled
in the amount of $4,000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

The Paul circulars electioneering for
the "Whig,' which were noticed last
week, have created qui tie stir. One Au-
gusta postmaster 1--WE don't think it was
the one at Staunton) had the impudence,
it is said, to return the circular to Capt.
Paul with note stating that he could not
be bribed, aud he might keep his circular
and bis post office too and go to ---
zunll
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

WE are requested to say that Col. jas. H.
Skinner will speak at Monterey, Tuesday,
September Goth, (court day.. The people
of Highland know Col. Skinner we'll
enough to N axe any introduction of him
on our part entirely useless. He will have
a large and appreciative audience, and
they will hear good speech: of that much
we are sure. -.,..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

The Baltimore "Sun" mentions that
last week new post office was established
in Brunswick county, Va, and was NAM
ed Readjuster. The ''Sun" asks. Is it to
be inferred that Senator Malone is now
naming the post offices as well as appoint
Ing the postmasters in Virginia, and sug-
gests that the next crossroads shall be
called Malone, Virg inia-Good.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Those who have heard him will recog-
Mise faithful pen picture of the coali-
tion candidate for Congressman-at-large
in the following extract from the Frank.
lin "Gazette": 4a4"a 92sli ~ ts.if
''Capt. Jno. S. Wise spoke here last Tues
day to crowd of about 400, including con-
vention men, Democrats, boys, negro men,
women and children. The Captain is COM
pact and stout little man,built close to the
head, short, thick chin, and a very wide
mouth, which last he understands bow to
use to advantage, as he opens it to it's Wild
est extent ana yolleys out his words as il
from Calling gun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

If the ''Virginian'' does object, we are
obliged to tell about these changes in Au-
gusta county. We now have it on the
word of gentlemen we can not disbelieve,
that notable changes have occurred in the
neighborhood of Fort Defiance and the
names are given and numbers are increas-
ing, changes from the Coalition to the reg
ular Democracy, from Paul to O'Ferrall
A gentleman just from Shenandoah says
the same break is going on there. Let the
ball keep rolling.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Some surprise has been expressed

Some surprise has been expressed that
Malone directs his campaign from head
quarters at Washington instead of Rich
mond. The Washington correspondent
of the Alexandria ''GaZette' explains it {:
His agents are not SO we'll known in Wash
ington as in Richmond. and they can often
come and 60 without attracting notice
and comment. There is always wheel
within wheel in all that the little Boss
does. .
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

The election in Maine this week result
ed IN Blaine victory. The Governor and
Congressman all elected are Blaine men,
and of course anti administration. The
Arthur Malone party have received a
stab under the Gfth rib which the Coali-
tion papers are very unwilling to acknowl-
edge, and try to conceal under under a lot
of buster about prophetic handwriting
and the setting in of a current that is to
sweep over the country aud carry Virgin
ian into the Republican party Our word
for it, little Billy Malone is very sick at
this writing. 49,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

JOHN S. WIsE's $15, 500 CIRCUS Johnny
Wise made speech here some time ago.
He is Mahones candidate for Congress at
large. He is drawing, IA $4,000 salary as
U. S. District Attorney. Jimmy Brown
ing came along to report Jehnny's speech.
He is drawing $1,000 salary as private
Secretary to Governor Cameron, an office
made by the Readiuster Republican Legis-
lature last winter. Jimmy sent his report
to the "Whig," edited by Billy Elan Sec
rotary of the Commonwealth, at $1,000 sal
airy, while the same rascally party Leglsla-
ture gave him two private SECRETARIES at
$1,000 salary for the pair Dick Walker
came along to see the fun. Ha gets So 900
or 81 900 salary out OF the State as Public
Printer Tom Ballard was along, getting
subscribers to the "Whig." at least a few
names, pay or no pay, while Tom draws,
say 81 900 or $1,000 as Deputy U. S. Mar
shall, and all the time Billy Malone IS
busy sending duns to all the pastmaste-s
and other office holders in the State for
donations" of money to carry the election.
-Abin0dOn Standard,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

RAss FISHING. Gov Wade Hampton
fwho il now at Daggers Springs) caught
a bass from James river last week that
weighed 4 pounds and nine ounces-22 in
ches in length-This is the largest basS
ever caughtin Botetonrt waters. SO Tar as
we know, -Fincastlc Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

This discussion between OlFerrall and
Paul at Woodstock Monday, was a hot
one. Col. O'Ferrall drove Paul further
than he had yet ventured to go. He goad-
ed him into a fierce denunciation of the
Democratic party and Democrats, while he
landed Arthur and the Republican party
as the hope of the country. From all &C.
counts he put himself squarely on the Re-
publican platform, The Readjusters who
are democrats can no longer hesitate
about his politics.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

The Office holders all over the land will
be glad to hear that the U. S. assessor, j.
A. Hubbell has been set aside. The Re-
publican convention of the 18th Michigan
district, which he represents in Congress,
the other day nominated by reclamation,
a Mr.. Edward Breitung as his successor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Alexander 81. Stephens since the war
hos collected more than 100000 of war
claims for the Southern people, for which
he refused to accept dollar for fees.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

Now no one would recognize these &C.
counts as relating to the same affairssat all,
if the names and dates were left out,
but shall each call the other liar? The
Democrats will believe the ''Dispatch" &C.
count and the Coalitionists will believe
the "Whig" account. Even those who
heard the discussion will differ about it as
they did about the O'Ferrall-Paul discus
sion in Stanton, and no amount of giving
or calling of hard names will make either
party give in to the other. They look
through different glasses which gives a
different coloring to everything and it is
just inexcusable impudence for the one
party to assert that they only tell the
truth, This is weakness of the Coali
tionists which we hope they will strive tC
overcome.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

A mastodon IS tooth found near Natchez
Mississippi, is six feet in length and
weighs ffty-six pounds. 1t is perfectly
preserved, .........s~--
Weak muscles and nerves, sluggishness
of thought andinactivity cured by Browns
Iron Bitteys, ...s. -.
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WORTH sEyssING FOR.

DR. J. H. SChENGK of Philadelphia has just pub
lished book on "DISEASES OF THE LUNGS
AND HOW THEY r&N BE CURED" which Is
offered FREE postpaid, to all applicants. II con
tains rdludble Information for all who suppose
themselves afflicted with liable to, any diseases
Of the throat or lungs. Address DIR. J. 81.
SCHENCK s. SON. COO Arch ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
P. O. Box 1888 "a. septl5 1t
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TWO. SIDES.

The impudence of the Coalition papers
is only equalled by their supporters and
hackers. They say the Funder papers
magnify and exagerate all their accounts
of political meetings and discussions in
their own favor and claim that they only
tell the truth. But the accounts in the
esWhign and the ''Virginian'' and the
aValley Spirit'' notably, as well as the
rest of them. are all one way and very de-
cidedly that way too.
And what right have they to assert their
yeracity so loudly in preference to ours?
Surely truth and wisdom and virtue will die
with them. Is there any known reason
why the veracity of Republican or Re-
adjuster or renegade Democrat should
go unquestioned while the statements of
an old line Wing or Bourbon, or back
bone Democrat must be set down as an ex-
ageration or lie outright? The impu-
dence of these people is insufferable. AS
an example we give below. set against
each other, some extracts, first from the
accounts of the discussion between Lamb
and O'Ferrall at Charlottesville, one from
a .sDispat chs correspondent, the other
from Swing" correspondent, and again
the two reports of a discussion at Suffolk:
Dispatch Correspon- Whig .Correspon-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-15

SUFFOLK VA,
Sept. 11.--Another
victory FOR Libby /!
Hon. H. Libby, Hon
J. H. Van Auken-
Hon. A. W. Harris
Hon. VIM. Lamb.
Lasslter, Jones, Will
son, and others COM
pletely captured the
Straightout forces
at Suffolk to-day.
When we left the
field of action Dez-
endorf and company
were weeping over
what they might
have been, but for
this great Liberal
move in Virginia.
The election of Lib
by is placed beyond
a doubt in this dis
trict.