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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Platforms.

The Democrats have adopted a platform
of principles representing the views of their
party, and the straight-out Republicans
have adopted platform for their party
but the Mahone-Co neutrality-suspicious.
have not, and will not adopt one for their
party. Why is it that they will not adopt
a platform for their party throughout the
State? Their platform, if they can be said
to have one, is Malone. Why do they al
low each county to frame platform for it
self, as was done in this county, and have
none to represent the whole party of the
State?
It is because they know they cannot
agree upon any platform that would repre-
sent the views of their homogeneous party
throughout the State, and wish to avail
themselves of the popularity of mere local
questions, and to make the impression in
each county where they adopt platform
that the views expressed there by the Goa
litionists represent the views of their party
in every other county. 1t is game of de-
ception that should not deceive intelligent
voters. That party has never. held State
convention, and never adopted a platform
for their party. Malone is their conven-
ton, and Malone is their platform The
"Boss" will not allow them to meet in
State convention. His will is their law
II, 49, a,,o !, e,,1co,rrio,,N c71h iootc
When Coalitionist essays any criticism
upon the Democratic platform, ask him
what the State platform Of his party is? Il
he says that the Democrats have adopted
the principles of his party and stolen theil
platform, ask him, then, why he prefers to
act and vote with the Republicans, to act
ing and voting with the Democrats? Il
he is a Democrat, he will vote with the
Democrats if he is Republican, he will
vote with the Coalitionists. The Coali-
tionists will vote for the Republican candi-
date for President, and the Democrats will
vote for the Democratic candidate. The
true position of the Coalitionist is that de-
fined by Rev. J. H. Riddick (colored) when
speaking of his own, in his speech before
the Coalition convention which nominated
Fulcher and Hamilton, when he said
In National politics, Republican; in
State politics, Coalitionist. The Coali-
tionists are, in State politics, Coalitionists
in National politics, Republicans. The
Democrats are, in State politics, Democrats
in National politics, Democrats. Their
position and nomenclature are the
same-they are National and State Demo
crats-Democrats first, last, and all the
time. They do not propose to deceive any
one, and they oppose the Republicans in
both State and National elections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

As the Petersburg Indea Appeal says,
'there is hardly conservative man in Vir-
ginia to-day who cannot convert some vo-
ter who would otherwise use his influence
this Fall against the democratic party, or,
failing in that, get to the polls some care
less conservative who would otherwise re-
main at home on the 9th of November
Thepersonal canvass is the best canvass.
All that other forms of effort accomplish is
to set one individual to work or another.
This is much, but it is only preliminary.
The coalitionists are far in advance Of us in
formal campaign work. We can begin the
other on terms of equality. as to time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
YIrANTED.-A settled white woman

NJ AHTED.-A settled Wn1te woman to
w cook for family in the country-famI-
1y not large. House conveniently arranged
One of good character and not afraid of kitch-
en- work can get good home. Apply at office
OF this paper for particulars. aug2l-3t
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
- BY virtue of decree rendered in the
chancery cause of VIM. F. Bells Ex'or vs. D.
N. Wilson and ais. pending in the circuit court
OF Augusta county, /. the undersigned, will
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, in
front OF the Court house, in Staunton, Va, on
Monday, the oath day of September. 1888,
County Court-day) that very valuable farm
containing I35 acres. now in the possession
of ID. N. Wilson. This land is of frst-rate
quality, crops well, and lies well, and is in a
good state of cultivation with the exception of
part of 1t. which is well timbered. The fences
are in good condition.
This property is situated on the left side of
the Churchville road, opposite the farm of
Stewart Boiling. and about miles from Staun-
ton, and adjoins the lands OF d. N. Wilson, Ar.
thur Dudley, and d. A. Kayser.
This property is sold at the risk and costs of
ID. N. Wilson, a former purchaser of this prop
erIy, and his surety as purchaser.
TERMS: Ten per cent. of the purchase money
cash in hand, and the residue in one, two, and
three years, in equal instalments, the purcha
ser giving bond therefor with approved per-
sonal security, bearing interest from the day
of sale, and retaining the legal title as ultimate
security. P. A. BAYLOR,
aue21.4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

DEMOCRATS OF SHENANDoAH.-At a
convention of the Democrats of Shenan-
doah county, held at Woodstock ON Satur-
day, the 18th, on motion of Judge II. c..
Allen, Mr.. Joseph II. Spengler, was unani-
mously nominated as their candidate for
the House of Delegates. In speaking of
him, the Shenandoah Herald says:
"Mr. Joseph Fl. Spengler, the nominee
Of the Democratic party for the House of
Delegates, is well and favorably known in
this county. He would, we have no doubt,
make an excellent representative As
Commissioner of the Revenue, he dis
charged the duties of his office diligently
and conscientiously. He stands squarely
upon the Democratic platform and he will
receive the united support of the Democrats
of Shenandoah"
The same convention elected delegates
to the convention to be held in New Mar
ket on the 8th Of September to nominate
Democratic candidate for the Senate to
represent the counties of Shenandoah and
Page, formerly represented by Riddleber-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

RIDDLEBERGER's LETTER. the long
letter of Riddleberger's to Gen. Groner,
occupying 9 or 10 columns of newspaper,
and designed as a campaign document for
the use of Coaliticnists, the Lynchburg
Vdrginian says:
'Gt is as dreary, inane, assinine, and ri
dculous document as has ever emanated
from even the puerile mediocrity of the
Malone campaigners and scribblers. 1t is
a rehash of their old stuff about the State
debt. the railroads, the Sales Commission
ers, &C.. with very stupid and paltry eff
fort at criticism of the Democratic plat
form. The thing isn't worth the space we
have given it. 1t is meant as a campaign
document for the Malone canvassers. Why
Page-our Page-can do better than this
with his trite and tiresome figuration and
obfuscation of the tariff question. The
Senator must have been deprived of the
enl1vening effects of the old Virginia cock
tail when he penned this Sahara-desert of
nonsense"
The Valley VGrginian considers it an ad-
mirable document, and proposes to afflict
its readers by publishing it. It's merits can
only be seen, probably, when read through
Republican spectacles. Few will attempt
to read it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
LAND FOR SALE.
A CHANCE FOR 4 BARGAIN.

The undersigned will sell bargain In 52%
n ores of Land on the Shenandoah
River, three miles below M2Saheysviile. Rock
ingham county. An equal number of acres
adjoining, ownsd by his brother. G. W. Mauzy,
may ne bought with it, if the purchaser should
prefer to bay los, instead of 52 acres. This tract
of lc5 aeres,-the halfor whols of which may be
purchased,-is bounded on the East by the
Shenandoah River, and on The West by pub.
lie road which runs on the North through the
tmbered portion of the tract.
This land is in good neighborhood-with
mile of Yancey Station on the Shen. Valley
h. r., and still near9r to the line marked out
for the Washington, Cincinnati and st. Louis
II. r., and il she connection between the Shen.
Valley and the Valley Railroads at HARRISON
burg should be made that road will run quite
near Also
About one-third of this land is in timber of
=
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

ADUEL PREvENTED.-Upon information
received at Lynchburg from Lexington on
last Saturday evening, the police of Lynch
burg arrested ]. W. Patton and E. q.
Hartsook, sub-professors at the Va. Mill
tary Institute, suspected of a purpose to
fight duel near that city, and they were
put under bonds of 81 900 each. Both
parties arrived in Lyncnburg that after
noon, Patton from Lexington, and Hart
challenging party. The cause of the diff
Guilty has not been made public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

KILLED BY FALL.-Mr W. B. Jones, a
native of Fluvanna, who removed from
Charlottesville, where he had been in bust
ness with Smith & Norman, to Huntsville,
Ala, died there on the 7th inst. His death
was caused by a fall from grapevine
upon which he was swinging over preci-
pice, while on an excursion to the noun
tains above Huntsville.
He was young man Of good character
and had been an officer in the Baptist Sun
day School in Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A LARGE PURCHAsE.-Dr, G, A. Green,
prominent and wealthy Pennsylvania,
visited Virginia recently on pleasure trip.
He went among other places, to King Will
liam county, and was SO well pleased that
he made a purchase, paying $4,000 for a
splendid plantation on the banks of the
Pamunkey river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A Marriage in colored high life was sol
emnized in Columbia, S. c., Thursday
evening, the contracting parties being Miss
Rosa Wilder, the daughter of G. NJ. Wilder,
postmaster of Columbia, and Prof. W. s..
Montgomery, superintendent of the graded
eolored schools of Washington, D. G. The
presents were numerous and costly. The
toilets of the brides and bridesmaids, the
former by Worth, were elegant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

FIRE IN HINTON, W. Wave learn
from the Mountain Herald that, about the
middle of Friday night week, can old
ice-house, used as a lumber room by Mr.. A.
B. Perkins, caught fire, and was entirely
destroyed, as was the kitchen Of Mr. Per-
lxins near by. But for the timely aid of the
citizens the store and hotel adjoining would
have been burnt and large part of the
town greatly endangered"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Very Best Quality for PINE
LUMBER-

the pine trees being large. straight, tdA. and
numerous. Besides this lumber timber. there
is quite q variety and sufficient quantity OF
other timber for rails fuel, and other purposes,
consisting of different kinds Oh oak, hickory,
walnut, &c.
The fine lumber timber on this land could be
made to pay considerable portion of the pur-
chase money for the whole tract. The timbered
portion of this land could be sold any day, or
the lum Dor timber on it, if the owner so de-
sired for several lumber men have expressed
a wish and offered to buy it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
LAND SALES.

AND SALE--In pursuance of a decree OF
~ tne clrcc1t court of Augusta county rem
dered at the June term, 1888, in the suit OF Sell
lers Admir-, &c. vs. Sellers and ais. will, as
commissioner, sell at public auction, in front
OF the courthouse. in Staunton, on
Monday. the 9Th day of august. 1883.
q tract of land in the western part of Aupnsfas
county, about two miles South of SWooneis
pepot, containing 195 acres, adjoining
the lands of Swoope, Baylor and Others This
land is in good neighborhood, well watered
and tlmbered, and has upon it a connfortable-
dwelling house WV -e
TERMS OF SALE: Enough in cash to paw the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue In three
equal annual payments for which the pureha-
ser will execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from the day of sale
ana the title will be retained as ultimate Sc
curity, G. M. COCHRAN Ia
jy2i-tds Commissionesr-
rFNRUSTEES' SALE.-By virtue of a deed
a or trust executed by r. H. Phillips, the
Undersigned trustees will, on
Saturday, September LIST, 1888,
Sell. at public auction, in front of the Court
northwestern part of the city, adjoining the
new city Reservoir lot, and estimated to con-
tain about ~ acres.
This property will be offered as a whole. or
In lots, as may be deemed best on the dRy OF
sale. "a
A plat will be exhibited on the day OF sale.
ana, IN the meantime, can be seen at the office
TERMS-Cash in hand sufficient to pay costs
IN executing the trust deed, about $50: bal
ance In one, two and three years, equal install
ments, for which the purchaser will be requir-
gu 10 execute bonds, with approved personal
security, bearing interest from the day of sale.
and the title will be withheld as ultimate se--
curity.
VIM. j. NELSON,
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR
duI-JQS TruSteag
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The st. James Episcopal church at Lew
isburg, W.. Va. was consecrated by the
Bishop of that Diocese last Sunday night.
Holy communion was administered in the
morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The st. Louis Republican repeats the
worn-out error that Malone was elected to
the United States Senate by democratic
votes Such an assertion does injustice
not only to Senator Malone, but to the
democratic party itself, who stood faithful
ly by its nominee-Col. Withers--in oppo-
sition to Malone. -Petersbuuy Lde1-Ap-
peal.
Malone was not elected by Democrats,
but when elected he claimed to be Demo
crat. The Democrats had no confidence
in his professions, and the result shows
that their opinion Of his insincerity and
treachery was correct. He was then, as he
is doing now little more openly-support-
ing the Republican party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Malone received about $40 day, Sum
days included, as President Of the Atlantic
and Mississippi Railroad and wrecked it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Our friend Mauzy of the Staunton SPEC
TATOR, has level head when he writes it
down that Fulcher and Hamilton, the two
Readjuster candidates to represent Augusta
county in the Legislature, are gentlemen of
acknowledged personal popularity. Now
we wonder if he couldn't afford to lay aside
his party prejudices for one short campaign
season and extend to them the cordial sup
port to which they are entitled. Let us
see.-Brjdgelcdter Journal. :
You shall see. Gle that hath eyes to see,
let him see."
rs they are the representatives Of the
party that nominated them, and as to vote
for them would be voting for party, the
triumph of which would bring ''evils dire
and woes unnumbered' upon the State,
though they were the best friends we had
on earth, we could not vote for them, for
to do so would be, in our opinion, to violate
our obligation as a good citizen, and to
prove recreant to our duty as son Of this
good Old Commonwealth, whose good
name and fair fame we would cherish,
whose liberties we would preserve, whose
interests we would promote, and whose as
sailants and enemies, in whatever guise, we
would oppose. They have no claim K, and
should not receive the support of, single
voter who does not desire the success of
the party which they represent ; and
they represent party that is not only vo-
ting with, but is acting for, the worst wing
of the Republican party in this State, and
is laboring to give the vote of this State to
the Republican party, and will cast its vote
for the nominee of the Republican party
for President. In this connection, we
would, with all due Difference, ask these can
didates to say now whether they will vote
for the candidate for President nominated
by the National Democratic Convention or
for the candidate nominated by the Repub-
Ican Convention ? We would also like for
our good friend of the Bridgeaoater Journal
to give US categorical answer to that
question. The nominee of which conven-
ton will receive your support?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
DUBLTC SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE IN
CO., VA, AND F4YETTl
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

L u. I H
COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.
shall, on the premises at Callaghan station.
on the G. and o. Railway, on
Saturday. august 25tA, 1883,
expose to sale. by public auction, to the high
est rldder, all the lands belonging to the estate
of the late Samuel Brown, Jr., deceased, as fol-
lows, to-witi
Brown, Jr., lately resided. Said farm is siIua-
ted on Dunlap's Creek, about 5 miles west Of
Covington, and is composed of five contiguous
tracts. containing, in the aggregate, by u recent
survey, about
572% ACR ES.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad rms
through the farm, and Callagh&n Depot is
located on the same Ahaut 80 acres IF the
farm are cleared and IN fine state of cultiva-
tion. Ine greater portion of the cleared land
/ s hne creek notion, and the residue of the
farm uneleaFed is finely timbered. There arc
surface indications of IRON ORE upon the
farm. out no examination has ever been made
to ascertain the extent OF said ore The i'm
provements consist of BRICK DWE,ITING
HOUSE. containing or 6rooms in good repair
with basement in addition, together with such
out-DhlIdlngs as are usually found upon such
premises. There is also q well OF fine water in
che yard. III
2. A tract of land situated near the Warm
Springs TURNPIKE, on the west side of Lick
about2 miles from Canaohar a..
pot, containing about 52l acres. Abo1, "a or 40
acres OF this trsctare cleared and In cultivation
and there is good log cabin upon the sane
The residue of the trsot IS finely timbered
large quantity &C .he timber is suitable for saw
Ing purposes. sMueh of the timber is also val
uaSie ltr railroad cross ties. There are also
surface indications ofiron ore upon this tract
.. A tract OF land, containing 433 acres. stu
ateq In tayette Co, W. Va, on the south side
~ ~ nann greek, near the Kanawha Road eeing
Inc same that was granted by the Common
wealth. YEA a., OF Virginia to James Known, on Au
cash in land, and as To the resldue upon a
;reoi6 81 cna and two years. in equal install
1lentl, purchasers executing bonds with APP
late. and waving the Homestead Exemption.
me legal title to said lands will be retained
as further security until all of the purchase
money is paid.
ROBERT L. PARRISH,
Administrator with the will annexed ofSamuel
Brown, decd. augl4-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Terrible Explosion of POwder.Laden
Car.

A terrible explosion occurred at Winches-
ter, Kentucky, on last Friday.
A freight train, with car containing 400
kegs of blasting powder, was standing on
the Kentucky Central road, when mixed
train on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
ran into it, striking the powder-car. Sew
eral of the powder-kegs were broken by
the collision, and ignited by sparks from
the engine, and a terrible explosion follow
ed.
THROWN TO A GREAT HEIGHT.
Debris was thrown so high that it took it
ten minutes to come down again, and every
house in Winchester, town of 5000 peo-
pie, was shaken to its foundation stones.
Farmers five miles in the country saw the
debris in the air, and went to town to see if
an earthquake had suddenly broken loose.
THE KILLED.
Conductors Robert McNIichael and Ran
dolph Martin were killed, and five other
persons were injured so seriously that their
lives are despaired of.
CRAZED WITH TERROR.
The engineer of the Chesapeake and
Ohio train became crazed with fright and
ran wildly across the country, and has not
been heard from since.
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
The depot building, the Chesapeake and
Ohio engine, three Kentucky Central cars,
and the railroad eating house were almost
completely demolished by the explosion.
Fortunately there were not more than a
dozen people at or near the depot at the
time >
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The Rev. DR.. McKim is the author of o
volume Of sermons on Culture Punish
ment," nov going through the press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Gen'l James A. Walker has purchased
from Major Hamlet the fire young thor
oughbred stallion Coupon
Puns upon this purchase are now in
order. The wit of Readjustsr journals
should sieze the opportunity by the forelock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

MURDER IN WEST VIRGINIA.-On Mon
day night of last week, at Fayette Station,
W. Va, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way, Lee Reeves, mulatto. who had pre-
viously assaulted Edward Nolan, renewed
the attack and shot Nolan, John Huddle-
ston, and another man whose name is I'M
known. Nolan and Huddleston cannot
live. The other man may recover. Reeves
escaped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

CONSIDERATION CEREMONY
Protestant Episcopal church, of Woodstock,
Shenandoah county, Virginia, will be con-
secrated Thursday, August 80, 1888. The
conservation sermon will be preached at II
o'clock, A. NJ, by the Rev. James r. Hub
bard, D. D. Half-fare tickets will be is
sued from all stations between Baltimore
and Staunton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The cry of the Democrats, -"rhis way,
freemen; the cry of the Coalitionists, ''This
way, freedmen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
.1AE.E eaF YAHUAREE REAL EsrAg

GAZE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
y Pursuant to two deeds of trust, one exc
cuted the 5th day of August. 1881, recorded n
the Hastings Court Clerk S office, D. h. S, page
ed in the same Clerks Office, D. b. s. page 800,
we will sell at public auction. IN front of the
Courthouse in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 22hd day OF September, 1885,
the following described properly to wit:
A lot fronting on st. Clair street 10 feet,
and running back between parallel lines to
Madison street. This lot has on it two COM
Portable dwelling houses; one fronting on
Madison street, containing eleven rooms: the
nine rooms, is located in pleasant part of the
city; and the sale offers fine opportunity to
any one wishing 10 purchase desirable resi-
dfbce.
The two houses each with half the lot, will
be offered separately, and then the property
will be sold in whichever way it brings most
Terms Cash sufficient to pay costs of exc
cutting this trust, the unpaid taxes. and the
amount now in arrears to the Staunton Perpet-
ual Builfing and Loan Company. which is
sl7.s3 cents, and the residue on credit of
six, twelve, eighteen, twenty-four,. thirty and
thirty six months, payable in equal install.
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with APP
proved personal security. bearing interest
from date, and the title retained as ultimate
security, or. at the option of the purchaser,
trust and the arrearages due The Company
and then he shall have the privilege Of substi- |
tuting himself for and assuming the obiga-
ton of the grantors in the deeds, and rs to the
residue, on like credit Az above. TO be secured |
in the same manner. Sale to commence at 3l%
o'clock, P. NJ.
JOSEPH B, WOODWARD.
VIM. A. CUSHING,
]. 8. GILLIAN,
aug2l-tds Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
EFFORTS TO AVERT THE DISASTER.

The Chesapeake and Ohio engineer while
approaching the crossing rapidly reversed
the engine and jumped off, as did the fire.
man also. Frank Hockersmith, of Frank
fort, KY, a carpenter working in the eat
ing-house, was badly injured also an
Irishman named Martin was killed. He
was conductor on a Kentucky Central
freight train.
Mr.. McNichael's wife went from Lexing-
ton on a special train. He died at half past
twelve.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Il Cash Purchaser can get O.
BARGATN.

If it were not SO far from his land at MEGA.
heysvil1e, the undersigned would not sell it,
3 his land will be shown to parties DESIRING
to purchase by Il. w. Mauzy, who resides on
Cub-Run three miles South of MaGaheysyille.
and one mile from Monte Video, his Postofice
address.
Persons Wishing to buy can call personally
upon the undersigned. or address him as fol-
lows:- RICHARD MAUZT
aprS Staunton, Va.