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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

A SAD PICTURE.-The Indianapolis
Qnd.) Sentinel says sad picture was
presented one morning last week on
one of the roads leading into that city.
A wagon on its way to the insane asy-
lum contained a woman of unsound
mind. In her arms, pressed to her boz
som, was the lifeless body of an infant.
Three other little ones, whose destiny
was the poorhouse, were crouched in
the wagon, sbivering and cold. By
the woman's side sat her husband, with
his head bowed in sorrow. A pair of
handouts we're locked around his
wrists. The family of six was to be
rudely separated, perhaps forever.
Their destinations were the asylum,
the poor house, the jail and the grave.
The mother, it is understood, would
not consent to her removal unless she
could take her dead child along. The
fathers crime was not found out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21
DY virtue of a decree Of the circuit court OF
Woodward VS.. Campbell, 1 will proceed on

Woodward VS.. Campbell. will proceed on
Saturday. the l1th day of March, 1852,
in front of tn Courthouse, in the City OF
Staunton, to sell at public auction, the tract of
land, containing fifty acres. situated In the
Little Calf Pasture Valley. adjoining the lands
which was purchased by A. H. Campbell OF
Luke Woodward,-upOn the following terms,
yiz:-So much in hand as will pay the costs OF
one, two, and three years from the day OF sale,
with interest from the day of sale,-the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personafse-
curlty. and the title retain. as ultimate seeu-
rity,si1 JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,s !
fabl4.tds Co nmissionef.
.Pestp0nement.-The above sale is post
poned until Monday the 9Th day Of March. 1854
49, JAMES BUMGARDNER. in.
! Ne Cny1 m ani
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21
LAND SALES
COMMISSlONER'S SALE OF A
OvAIUABLE FARM.

COMMISS1ONER'S SALE OF
OvALUABLE FARM.
In pursuance Of decree tos sale entered in
Tie lie Circuit Court Of Augusta County at the
November term, 1851 VII proceed infront Of
-, Monday, the 9Th day of February, 1882
auction, to the highest bidder. that very -
|aess.uz sV.ALBABLE FARM apzs
owned by the late VIM. L. Hunter.
This farm con tains 20I acres less Is acres,
recently taken by the shenandoah Valley Il.
R. Co. 1t is situated on South River. in Au-
gusta county, about IL miles ~ y. 81 the City OF
staantoh. ana 81 sad shen: valleSE R; a.,
lem. 90 Esst q t5s tai q Ii is &c. Of
a AbbSss = sTss 9 e d %ss1 Ti@ss
HI iss5s. Veil built, coniortabie dwell -
eminence that overlooks he surround RsSR
isss az sHs "a :iso o. Stable Stable large
|sRrt1g bouss and vnsh-house excelisnt ser
wan isses shed attached. and Sin necessary
fout- build ings. There Is also an excellent ten
spout "a ' Of %ie fo nn tSe msnsion
House. There is about three or four miles Of
new plank fencing on the place. There - an
Apple Orchard, containing six acres, In thrtv-
ting Condition. and bearing choice RUTLAND a
hne garden near the house.
|s This farm is IN the highest state OF cultiva,l
ton. and It is rarely the case that as fine farI
and delightful home as this Is offered at pQ
lie auction. 1t 10 In . good neiehnorhood, 81
sventent, ta churches, schools, mills. &C.
Depot oftne Shen. Valley r. R., will certaf
balm a cohvenient distance, and probably
H. land, The exacs location not yet determined
on. = Those Wishing to invest in a, valuable and
Fattractive properly are especially invited to
examine this property and be present on the
day of sale. .ctsas
TERMS OF SALE:-Enough cash in hand to
pay costs Of this suit and sale, and the residue
upon credits Of i, 2. 8, and years. taking for
the deferred payments bonds with approved
personal security. bearing interest from day of
sale, and title retained as ultimate security.
ianA-tds Is ~ g. NJ. HARRISON. Com'r.
POstp0nements-Thea above sale is post
poned until Monday. the 9Th dag of March. 1882,
(Court-day),-the sale to t Ike place in front of
the Court house. %i9 g. M. HARRISON,
feb2S-tds ~ ~ = ~ Commissioner.
NOM0I801ONER8' SALE OF VALUA.
NIL rs 4..1sG = 4. BILE -ltts! 4gNsa7 t.t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

Mrs: Margaret J. Preston, the Vir.
ginia poetess, is in Philadelphia under
medical treatment for her eyes, which
have been overtaxed. lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

A SEVERE EARTHQUAKE.-Costa
Rica is traversed by a volcanic range
giving rise to frequent earthquakes; a
very severe one in 1841 destroyed the
town of Carriage. 1t has, according to
recent intelligence from Panama, been
again badly shaken up, and four towns,
Alajuela, San Ramon, Gracia and He
redia, are reported destroyed. Alajuela,
the capital of the province of the same
name, has lost several thousands out of
a total population of 5000. Heredia
has population of 5000, but the extent
of the loss of life in that city is not
stated. San Ramon and Gracia are
towns of small size.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21
Stauntoll Spectator.
TUESDAY, MARCH FL, 1882.
Sentence Of Sergeant John A. Mason.

The c0urt-martlal that tried Sergeant
John A. Mason, Battery B. Second Ar
tillery, for shooting at Guiteau, found
him guilty of an attempt to kill Guiteau,
and sentenced him to be discharged
from the service of the United States
with loss of pay and due or to become
due to him, and to be confined in the
penitentiary at Albany, New York, for
eight years. What added to the crime
of Sergeant Mason was the fact that,
whilst he was sent to guard Guiteau
from violence, he attempted to take his
life. His sentence is not too severe, for
as the Baltimore Sun says, though ''the
detestation of Guiteau and his crime is
deep and universal, yet no man, wheth-
er soldier or civilian, can be permitted
to wreak individual vengeance upon
him. Above all, the demands of mill
tary discipline require that such offenses
as that of Sergeant Mason should be
suppressed with a strong hand, and that
soldiers should be taught to constantly
remember that there is power greater
than the bayonet and more potent than
the mailed hand in the laws Of the land
and in the processes and DEGREES of the
tribunals ofjustice."
Another, man named Jones, at
tempted to shoot Guiteau whilst on the
street in prison van on his way from
trial to prison, and he, too, should be
punished, that the laws may be vim
dicated, and those who attempt assas.
sination may be taught that violators OF
the law shall be vigorously punished
These men, if possible, were more guilty
than Guiteau, for they are not even
'scranks," much less insane, as there is
reason to believe is the case with Gui-
teau. Not to punish these men would
be disgrace to the country. Sergeant
Mason has been punished. Now let the
country fulfill its whole duty in this re,
gard and inflict proper punishment up
on Jones.
A STATESMAN TO RETIRE.-The At.
I0Ao1 va. COycSttCWCtO1t Adhcs Uu0 cul'
torial announcement with regret, but
upon the very best authority" that the
Hon. Alexander II. Stephens will retire
from politics at the end of his present
congressional term. The Constitution
adds that "no one will regret this decis
ion more than the people whom Mr.
Stephens has so long and faithfully
served" Mr.. Stephens's immediate
constituents have shown a constancy
and devotion to him which has had ne
parallel in Southern congressional dis
tricts since the close of the war, and they
will doubtless feel keenly the loss O.
their distinguished representative; but
there is a large and representative ele
mont throughout the country-North
South, East, and West-who will regret
that Mr.. Stephens hassifnally deter.
mined to withdraw from the arena Of
national politics. He is man of dis
tinguished ability and Of the highest
personal character, and his counsels
have generally been wise and conserva'
tive. He will be followed into retire.
ment by the best wishes of the people
for prolongatlon of his useful life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

Hon. Charles J. Fulkner, of Martins
burg, West Va, has recently returned
from Baltimore, where he received a
thorough course of treatment by noted
oculist for an affection of the eyes. The
surgeon found no organic ailment, and
his eyes, and indeed his general health
are now in an unusually sound condi-
ton for one of his ripe age.
Mrs. Garfield has directed number
of Improvements to the farm buildings
at Mentor, and men are now at work
there. Her fine span of bays have been
moved from Washington to quarters on
the farm. 1t is likely that Mrs. Garfield
will pass part of the spring and most OF
the summer there. Her boys will be
with her. ,...
Loss OF WHISKEY BY FIRE.-On
Monday morning of last week. about 1
o'clock, the st. Louis (Mo.) Distilling
Company's building was destroyed by
fire. One thousand barrels of whiskey
were consumed. The loss on the build
ing is $25, 900 and on the stock about
500, 900, almost fully insured.
'T
JOHN G.. WATTS, U. s. MARSHALL
In speaking of the appointment of John
G. Watts, of Tazewell, as U. s. Marshal
in the place of Hon. John F. Lewis, re-
signed, the Abingdon Standard says:
"Watts is entirely unfit for the place as
everybody knows, who knows him.
But he's got the COON"
On fhanipht Of the eth Of Nav Sana.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

The Portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee
which was on exhibition at the Atlanta
Exposition possesses historical as well
as an artistic value. It was painted
from life in Richmond during the civil
war by the late J. w. King, who was
one of the most gifted artists in the
South. All of the Photographic pic
lures of Lee and his generals taken dur
ing the same period at the then cele-
brated gallery of Minis & Cowell, in
Richmond. were finished by Mr.. King,
whose taste and skill in colors were
conceded to be Of the highest order.
Mr.. King was familiar with every fea-
ture, expression and attitude of Gen.
Lee at the very time when his mental
and physical energies were devoted to
the cause for which he fought, when
the strain Of his anxiety and solicitude
for his country and his army was at its
greatest tension. The portrait was the
only one painted of Gen. Lee during
the war. The artist kept it in his stu
do until his death, refusing to part with
it at any price. It is now on exhibition
in the rooms of the Young Mems
Christian Association in Atlanta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

Mr.. Proctor, the Astronomer, says he
would esteem it q favor-although he
asserts that he thinks he might almost
claim it as right-if those newspapers
which have spread the news of his sup
posed prediction would be good enough
to explain that he believes the world is
more likely to last fifteen millions of
years than to be destroyed in fifteen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21
1,'Fs9 - CHARLES p JONES and
WIN. NJ. MCALLISTER,
mar7-4t Commission ers and gents.

CIlTT PROPEMTY- FOR NALE.-Pur-
~ suant to decree of the Circuit Coart in
suit of Virginia Donaghe, &c, vs.. Donaghe's
Trustee d ais, will offer at public sale ON d
| Tuesday, March 2Sth 1882.
in front of the Court house in StauntOn. unless
adjourned to the premises, that very desirable
property owned by Mrs. ". B Donaghe and her
children covering the greater part of the
square iying between Main and Fredet lex
streets, on the egst size of Lewis street, with
large and elegant brick mans ion, and num-
Der OF out buildings. Hf1FF
The property commands an extensive 'front.'
age on three of the principal streets (32 feet on
Main, 326 on Lewis. and 1874 on Frederick,) will
be subdivided as may be found e1pedient, and
IS une4ualled for business purposes or resi-
dences of business men by any building lots in
this city.
private offers are being made for some Of
these lots, and whe these are accepted by the
Court he lots will lot be put up.
The residence will be offered for rent, unless
sold or leased privately, the term to begin July
lst 1882. IL ~
TERMS oB SALE:-Six per centum in cash,
and residue at five years from day of sale. un-
less sooner called in by the Court, and interest
thereon semi-annually payable, on bonds with
good personal security, and title retained till
payment. THOMAS D. RANSOM
febB-tds Attorney and Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

-
The undersigned as Commissioners of the
circuit court of Pocahontas county, and as At
torneysA and Agents ofthe Piedmont and Airing
ton Life Insurance Company, will, by virtue of
q decree of said court, pronounced on the 18th
therein pending, In the name Of M. N. Loving
vs.. w. G. Darlington, and The Piedmont and
Arlington Life Insurance Company VS.. M. N.
Loving and others, and by virtue of their
agency aforesaid, proceed to sell, at public
auction. to the highest bidder, in front Of the
Courthouse of said county, in the town of
Huntersville. on -Ylr -lt -
gtaesday, the 4th day April, 1882,
in lots and parcels to suit purchasers, that val
liable body OF GRAZING LAMBS, CON.
tanning 4715 acres, lying and being on
county of POcahOntas, which was formerly
owned by 8 certain James r. Erwin, and famil-
iarly known as the Erwin Lands" 654 acres
of said lands consisting of Lot No. 8 and part
of Lot No. 4, will be sold by virtue of said de-
cree, and the residue Of said lands will be sold
by us as agents of said Life Insurance Compa-
n.y. Said lands are believed to be among the
best grazing lands on Elk, and offer rare in
ducements to persons wishing to invest in
Grazing Lands. -,.t
TERMS OF SALE:-As to the 6A acres above,
cash In hand sufficient to pay the costs of said
suits and the expenses of sale, and as to the
residue of the purchase money, a credit of 8, Is,
and q months will be given,-purchaser or
purchasers to execute bonds for said deferred
|instalments, with good personal security, bear
ing interest from the day Of sale. AS to the
other lands, One-fOurth cash, and the residue
upon same terms as above. A, lien will be re-
tanned upon all of said lands until the purchase
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

Queen Victoria has been on the throne
OF England forty four years, and is now
sixty-three years old. Her reign lacks
but one year of being as long as Queen
Elizabeth's. George Ill, Queen Vic
toria's grandfather, reigned sixty years,
dying at the age of eighty-two. Victo
ria will have to reign sixteen-years long
er to.catch up with him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

~ Pursuant to a decree of the ci-cuit court
of Augusta county, rendered on the l1th day
of June, 1881. in the cause of OverhOlt VS.. With
row, and the other causes heard with it, we will
sell at public auction, in front of the Court
house in Stanton, on EEf'reH
Monday, the 9th day of March, 1882,
the following lands:-
LIST. The life estate Of Sampson Pelter, Jr., in
the tract of land on which he now resides, con-
tanning SO A., H., and IS II.
End, The life estate of said Sampson Pelter,
Jr.. in the tract of land on which George Pelter
is now residing, containing l26 acres. -
These lands constitute together what Is
known as the home place" OF Sampson Pelter,
ST.. decd. They lie within q mile or two Of
WaynesbOro The improvements are good
and thelsnds as fertile as any in the county.
TERMs-Ten per cent. OF the purchase money
in cash, and the residue ON credit OF one, two
and three years from date.-the purchaser CIV
ing bonds for said deferred instalments, with
approved personal security, bearing interest
from date, and title to be retained as ultimate
security. JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR,,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

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COUNTY OF POCAHONTAS,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1882-03-21

POStpOmemeMf.-Thea above sale Is post
poned until Monday the 9Th dag Of March. 1882,
(Court-day),-th sale to Ike place in front of
the Court house. @leF g. M. HARRISON,
feb2S-tds AZ ,sua :. Commissioner.
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The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-02

In Mohave county the Assessor has taken list of all property owned by the R. R. and will demand a tax.
 Judge Brooks informs US that his orchards will bear great deal of fruit this season, especially the peach trees.
 The Cochise County Treasurer has not seen fit to send dollar into the Territorial Treasury. What is the matter2
 F. C. Brooks has been commissioned post master at Tombstone, thus settling def nitely lively struggle for a government ''pcsish.
 Mrs Aired Allen departed to-day for San Diego to be absent several months. May her trip be pleasant one and beno- fcial to her health.
 Lynx Creek capitalists, speculators and lookers-on in Venice, went oIt to that section from Prescott yesterday. We ex- pect good report from that party.
 Governor Tritle departed for Tucson to- day, where he meets his family, and will then proceed to Washington. In his ab- sence Secretary Van Arman will be the | Acting Governor.
 1sdSJ eNcllLS dS JIlC pdSScQ VIEW beyond the great waters of the Occident, its rays upon the clouds were most beautiful. No prettier sunsets are to be seen in any land, not even in the soft, balmy Italy, than right here in Arizona.
 Kate, a lady of color, who formerly resi- ded in this city, now resident of Tucson, sends word back to her brethren and sisters that she has at last found goad. solid com fort, viz, she has gone and did it, tined the Church. Aunty, another disciple of Ham, is also in Tucson.
 Yarbeuy, the New Albuquerque mur- derer, has been sentenced to be hanged June 1G. His conviction appears to give general satisfaction in that part ot New Mexico where the deed was committed and the sentence of the court will most likely be carried out.
 Governor Tritle went out yesterday to examine the Belle mine, in Big Bug, with Mir. Schoomaker, one of the owners, who recently came here from Chicago. He ex amined the property, was much pleased with it, and no doubt will get capitalists to take hold and work it, as it richly deserves to be.
 The case against Gird is said to be for the purpose of gratifying hungry attorneys. Such is not the case, we are prepared to state The matter has been under investi gation for over year by Hon. Levi H. Brown. of New York. uncle to the late Mrs Bidwell, and by her brother, General Bishop of Minnesota.
 CHAs- YAEEs-This gentleman, who has lived many years in Prescott, recently went over to the old country, England, for the purpose of settling up his fathers estate We caught glance of Charley since his re- turn home, and our first impression was that Lord Gladstone had dropped down in our midst. Mir. Yates comes to stay, and we would impress upon the gentleman that d Mrs. should be added to the family.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-02
Rev. MT. Fowler.

This gentleman who recently arrived in Prescott and took charge of the pastoral affairs of the M E. Church, commenced his duties yesterday and delivered two excel lent sermons. His manner is easy and ad- dress excellent He has but little or none of that arrogance and snarly disposition so often found in the pulpit, which is disgust ing to people generally. The Rev. gentle man evidently has a high regard for those who attend church. inasmuch as he makes his prayers short and pleasant, his sermons plain, interesting and to the point. In de- livery, Mir. Fowler has none of that stam- mer, halt, sigh, hop, skip and a jump SO common, repuIsive and unbearable with many thcologians, and, above all, he does not consider himself the Great Jehovah, better than any man on earth. He appears to have but little egotism, hence he will take with the masses. We would say to our citizens, that they should, byall means, go and hear the Reverend gentleman, upon all occasions
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-02
}. J. B R A N N E N
 FLA GSTAFF, A. T.
Ds DNANT-G PRESCOTT, A. T.

Respectfully inform patrons and the public that DOW selling stock of GENTS CLOTHING AND WINTER lGOODSat greatly reduced prices
 We have also fine selection of DRESS OVERCOATS for spring trade.
 complete list of SUPERIOR BUCKSKIN GAUNTLETS and IGLOVES lined and unned cloth and knit gloves and mtens HATS-A large assortment of the finest make, from $75 $500.
 Small wares and tolettes
 Ppes pocket knives, razos and aTOUSAND ARTICLES too numerous to mention.
 Our stock of GROCERIES PROVISIONS TOBACCO and CT CARS WINES BEERS and BTTERS continually arriving are of the best quality and selling the lowest cash figures
 In addition carry FLAGSTAFF STORE an assortment of DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, HARDWARE, &c., &c
 Our Flagstaff Wholesale Liquor and Cigar Trade
 In order the growing demand, carry stock small large packages to su whskies bandies wines a maica rum, gins St. Louis Beers ALL OF BEST QUALITY the lowest living prices FOR CASH.
 With many thanks to patrons for past vors solicit in crease of public patronage. nha7 P B BRANNEN x co.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-02
MONDAY.

At B;g Dug yesterday it rained quite hard
 Llst night the moon was in fx-it was encircled.
 The wool crop of Fayal,ai county this year will be large.
 The Marina Street Church last evening was well attended
 William Gilson has been in Prescott for two or three days.
 New Salt River barley will be on sale in Prescott next week.
 Three passengers came in per Mohave stage yesterday.
 There is but ore prisoner iii Yavapai County Jail a. present.
 The railroad niIl pass through WaIlapai valley, twel:e miles f.pIA Mineral Park. J.R. Lee. of tbe American Ranch, has just returaeI iron. d trip to the railroad, We are pleased lo know that Mrs. T. J. Butler is on the mend and able to be out. Some mahcionsly inaiined person has re gently killed a fine COW on the Hassayampa. 4. 0. Noyer. who has had very severe spell of sickuess, $ thought to be on the improve.
 Mas. Judge B-ooi.- las all the prospects for hounuful sUipy cf bouquet material ere long.
 We aIe t.ld that the young corn and other crol S aso lc,kiIg reasonably well in this county.
 Gus Ellis has fine store at Phenix and besides lhat is an extensive contractor with Uncle Sam
 A new post flee has been established at Silent, Yuma county, with Paul BiIbrick as postmaster.
 FredercLs x HI lave ordered large amount of tia ro' fug to be shipped to Tombstone.
 The Mineral Dali, laill is running n full blast, and turning out aboCt S eco daily in silver bullion.
 The two companies Of the sd Cavalry de- stiIsed for service in the northern part of the department a:uvca at Fort WhipPle SatmNay aftoraoaa. IicY are ine look ing Loay of mol., ;l.l heyo al participated m the Inylian ..r, oi thg north.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1882-06-02
A GENEROUS ACT.

Great calpmities always appeal in the strongest nlsnner to the human mind, and noble natures respond on the impulse of the moment When itbsc meknown in Prescott that our sister city of Tombstone had been visited by terrible fire. and before it was known whether or not any assistance would be needed, two gentlemen sent dispatch to Mayor Carr, of Tombstone, authorizing him to draw on thenL The reply, however; set all minds at rest, and showed that the citi- zens of that magic city were not discouraged by the great l. sses they had sustained. The following ali the dispatches;
 PRESCOTT. May 2, 1882. Mayor Carr, Tombstone, Cochse Co.,, A. T. bave just received information of the terrible fife that has devastated q large part of your city. If distress prevails, please draw cn us, F. A. Tri le, Tucson, two hun dred and fifty dollars; Clark Churchill, Pres c tt, one hundred dollars; and use as your good judgement dictates. If additional assistance is required, inform us. Citizens will respond liberally.
 F. A. TRITLE,
 CLARK CHURCHILL.