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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

We don't profess to be very well versed
in the intricacies of the gamblers code. For
that reason it may be very stupid in us not
to be able to distinguish the moral differ
ence between man who exhibits three-card
monte or any other gambling game and the
man who plays it; between the man who
deals the cards in draw poker and the man
who plays them Valley Vwginian.
The Valley Virginian says it ''don't pro-
fess to be very well versed in the intricacies
of the gamblers code,' and we hope its
practice accords with its profession, and that
it is as ignorant of the games it mentions as
we are, who never witnessed, in all our life,
a game at draw-poker or three-card monte
for we think that, in such matters, though
IGNORANCE may not be ''bliss,' yet it is
worse than "folly to be WISE" We think
it "wise" to remain Ignorant" of all gam
bling games, for in such matters ''knowl-
edre'' leads to evil. He that remains igno-
rant of games, will not be apt to gamble
F: We hope that no boys will acquire that dan
gerous knowledge Of evil" as, like that
acquired in the garden of Eden, it leads to
fall where all is lost.
It is almost incredible that the Valley
Tiroinia, should be,-to use it's own Ian
guage-so ''rery stupid as not to be able to
distinguish the moral difference between a
man who exhibits three card monte ga
professional gambler with aswindling game
and the man who foolishly takes risk
in the game-no moral difference between
the man, Edgar Allen, for instance, who
exhibits three-card monte, and the ignorant
negroes, or others, who may be induced tt
take risk in the game, not knowing it to
be a swindling game in which the part act
ed by the exhibitor is as bad as down
right theft-no moral difference between
the swindler and the swindled-no mora
difference between the rascal, Edgar Allen
and the poor ignorant negroes he swlndled
There is wide moral difference in these
cases. and there is also a marked legal diff
ference, for the law recognises the one al
more criminal than the other, and conse-
quently attaches great penalty to 1t. u
is strange, wondrous strange" that the
moral perception of the Virginian is SO OBJ
fuse as not to be able to perceive it, and WI
could not believe, except upon its own &C
acknowledgement, that it is SO ''very stupid a
not to be able to distinguish the moral diff
ference Is it possible that the Virginia
thinks there is no moral difference between
the citizens of this county who were swim
:. died at the Fair, and the swindleTs VIII
make it their business to rob the unso
phisticated and unsuspectiug by exhibiting
swindling games, such as three-card monte
&C.? Can it be so ''pery stupid 2" Credd
Judpus Apella.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Vote Early.

We would advise Democrats to vote ear.
ly. The first and greatest duty on the day
of election, is to vote. We SO recognize it,
and it has been our custom for years to dis
charge that duty as early as possible-gen-
orally before eating breakfast. We would
like for others to recognize the fact that
the first duty to be discharged on the day
Of election, is to vote. Vote early and see
that all others vote. 1t is relief to know
that you have voted, and it is folly to post
pone it from hour to hour. Go at once to
the polls and vote, and don't wait for per-
SONS to call upon You, and importune you
to discharge that duty. 1t looks badly,
and causes persons to distrust YOU.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
THE RIOT In DANVILLE.

When the news was received here last
Saturday evening that fighting was going
on in Danville, it created great excitement,
as it was feared that, in the present lnflam-
ed condition of public feeling, it would
cause conflicts in other cities, and probably
extend over the State, and result IN war
of races. The facts that the first news was
general, merely stating that fight had
occurred in which some of both races were
killed and more wounded, and that further
news could not be obtained and the report
that the telegraph wires had been cut, ad-
ded to the apprehension that it was. DuT
the bepinning of serious conflict, which
was magnifed by excited imaginations to
grave proportions.
When the news was received next morn
ing. bringing the intelligence that the con-
flict continued but short time, and that
quiet had been restored, there was great
feeling of relief in the minds of our people
who were gratifed to learn that their fears
were not realized.
LII ldu Deeu dpPISuCAoCN obeSe 'AASAN h'A6 ~
be riots in Danville, Norfolk, Richmond,
and other places, at the polls to-day, and it
is now hoped that "good may be educed
from evil" and that the riot in Danville on
Saturday last may have the effect of pre-
venting them to-day.
The feeling of our people is, thatthe col
ored people are not SO much to blame as
the whites who control and mislead them
who are in fact their worst enemies, though
they make the negroes believe they are their
friends. Should the negroes ever be SO rash
as to bring on conflict of races, the whites,
whose leadership of them has melted them
to commit the act. will be among the first
victims Of it. If W. E. Sims had not made
the speech he did to the negroes the night
before the riot at Danville, it is probable
that the riot would not have occurred, anc
he is more culpable than the insolent Negro
who used the language that caused a white
man to strike him, which encounter led Il
the conflict which caused the killing o
some and the wounding of others, and hal
excited the people throughout the State to al
alarming degree.
We earnestly hope that we will have
fair peaceful, and quiet election. w
counsel all to guard against excitement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Renewal of the old Contest.

With the setting sun Of yesterday even
ING, subordinate questions of political diff
ferences vanished, and with the sunrise OF
to-day, the 9Th of November, we confront
the same vital and over shadowing race
problem that confronted us as people in
$50, when South Carolina lay shackled
victim under the iron heel of negro and
carpet-bag despotism, and Virginia was
threatened with the same awful destiny I'M
til ller free citizens rescued her by the ba3
lot box from the clutch of thieves, rene
gades, and bummers. 4 combination sim
liar in character is arrayed against us to-
day. History in its repetition has rolled
back the years and brought again the ap-
man with a drop Of the Anglo Saxon blood
in his blue veins hesitate or halt for mo-
ment? Can any true citizen Of the State
who prefers stable government and the sense
of security to person and property it brings,
to the violence, disorder, and anarchy that
made our sister Southern States serita-
BILE dark and bloody ground, W waver in
~AA7 SSNANSV w 1ANOP "Npy iAOAA INV PO14S
when so much that is vital is at stake?
1t is no longer Readiusterism. The very
name is a ghastly mockery. 1t is negro
domination. 1t is the rapine run riot, and
lawlessness and political brigandage that
devastated the South for five years after
The war, that is sought to be imported here
and fixed upon us for all the fideous future.
Men of Augusta, be laggards no longer.
Don't remain away from the ballot-box
with tho unpatriotic reason that politics
don't pay. DON'T do this, and thereby ex-
lend your hands supinely for the fetters
but go, every one of you to whom the boon
OF suffrage belongs and endeavor to avert
calamity, such us our State has already a
dismal foretaste Of, and which, ill its COM
pleteness, would sap our civilization, and
make us the plumber Of the most corrupt,
reckless, and abandoned combination that
ever menaced the liberties of free people.
Go to-day and poll your votes for Echols
and Opie, and place two Sentinels mora in
your State-house at Richmond to guard the
citadel of your citizenship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

DEATH OF A VENERABLE GDIToR.-Mr
H N. Gallaber, senior editor and proprietor
Of the Virginia Free Press, published at
Charlestown, W. Va, died at his residence
in that place Saturday morning last after
an illness Of about one year, aged 76 years.
Mr.. Gallaher had been connected with the
Free Press over SO years, making him in
point of service one'of the Oldest journalists
in the country. He was a gentleman of
vigorous intellect, we'll poste d, particularly
on political events, and Of most genial So
cial disposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Now Is Your Chance,

From this lime to the list of January we
will furnish copy of valuable book-"A
Treatise on the Horse" elsewhere noticed
to every new subscriber who pays for a
year in advance, and also to every old sub
scriber who pays up arrearages and year
in advance To the classes mentioned
we will furnish the book free OF cost, if they
will apprise US that they wish the book;
otherwise the book will not be given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

We would, with all the earnestness of
our soul, counsel our people of all classes to
keep scool to-day,iand to guard themselves
against indulgence in excitement, and to
be prldentan discreet. However strongly
you may feel, don't give expression to your
feelings-carry a wise head and a still
tongue. The magazine is inflammable;
don't strike aspark that would produce a
terrible explosion. Bear and forbear, and
don't allow an imprudent remark or indis-
Greet act on the part of any one TO provoke
you 10 say n word or commit deed that
may inaugurate a scene that would be ap-
palling to the stoutest beats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The guilt of the blood which was spilled
at Dauville, rests more upon the rascally
whites who lead them than upon the ne
groes who are led by them. Let the virtu
GUS Indignation of the people fall upon the
more guilty parties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Seii-,lI>gr Ga! TuvernOr,
SALEM. Va. Oct. 18th. 1883

oALEM, va, Oct. 26th, 1883,
l got to Roanoke just after Cameron
spoke. In his speech he said: 4 understand
there are white Poop here who are afraid
that their daughters will have Negro babies
and he was believed to be under the in
fuence of liquor while he spoke.
You are at liberty TO have used as you
see fit the above facts, asserting that the
former is absolutely true. l will furnish
twenty good aud true men who will swear
to it. d. B. STRoUsE.
As the Lynchburg Adraace says; elbow
the mighty have fallen" when a Virginia
Governor insults Virginia ladies to receive
the plaudits of a Virginia rabble.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

We have driven them to the gates. Ev-
cry Office holder is out fighting for his
place, trying to keep off the investigating
committees of Democratic Legislature
Never mind the noise, pour the steam into
the holes and the rats will come out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Committee Notice.

Rooms STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ]
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 30, 1884. :
Friends throughout the State will please
address kilograms, not exceeding fifty
words each, of election returns intended
for this committee, to the Alexandria Ga
zette. Let comparison be with the Massey
and Wise vote. H SHEPHERD, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Too Much CROw.-The Hon. John Quin-
cy Adams said at the republican meeting
over which he presided in Quincy, Mass,
Friday evening week, that there is crow
and crow, and he had not infreQuently par
taken Of it, but the Butler crow was now a
little too nauseous and he could swallow
that no more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

THE NEGRO THE STRENGTH OF THE
COALITION PARTY.-As the Culpeper Ec-
ponent says, the negro is the main strength
and dependence of the Coalition. The
white managers of that concern have no
particul personal love for the negro, nor
any innate desire to do him good. They
acam has uote, and they are bound to have
it. They want the vote Of every negro in
Virginia, and experience teaches us that
they will do anything to get it. 1t may be
considered certain that the Coalition would,
if it once established itself securely in
power, pass "Civil-Rights Act" more ex-
tn me and more odious than Radical Con-
gress ever attempted. And having control
of every department Of the government,
tvis same party agould enforce ii.
We have never realized what strict ex-
ecution Of such a law means-God forbid
that we ever shall. If the Coalition should
control the next Legislature, we would.
Without the negro vote that party could
not exist. 1t has it and means to keep it.
Let us strive to overcome it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The Valley Virginian is surprised at the
report of Harry fuckers getting the bet
ter of Dorman in the discussion of The is
sues of this campaign" in Highland and
Dorman was equally surprised, and we sup
pose that Goliath of Gath was surprised
when the youthful David smote him in their
memorable contest when the giant had net
only the conciet, but the life, knocked out
Of him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Now is the time to save Virginia from
''evils dire and woes unnumbered." Your
votes THIS DAY will fix her fate for veal or
woe. Do your duty. Be true to your
mother.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
From the Richmond Dispatch of Sunday
NEGRO RIOT (!
BLOoDsHED IN THE CITY OF DAN
WILLIE
A Storm That HAS Been Brewing For
Days Bursts.
A NEGRO INVITATION TO THE WHITES TO
SHOOT, ACCOMPANIED WITH CURSES.
One White Man MOrtalIy and Several
Slightly wounded.
FIVE NEGROES KILLED NUMBER
OF WOUNDED UNKNOWN.
THE DANvILLE GRAYs AND CITIZEN VOL
UNTEERs IN POSSESSION OF THE TOWN.

DANvILLE, VA, November ga fight
took place on the streets here this evening
about clock, in which Walters Holland,
son of c. G. Holland, was wounded-it is
supposed mortally-by bullet in the head;
Thomas Seward, of Rains & Seward, shot
through the body; Richard Valentine
through the hand, and the clothing of Cap
tain Joel H. Oliver was pierced with a bull
let. On the part of the negroes five men
were killed. One girl had a leg broken by
bullet, and man was shot through the
leg. 1t is supposed that others were
wounded dangerously.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Keep cool, and don't visit your indigna-
ton upon the comparatively innocent ne
groes. The whites who are carrying
Africa into the war; are much more culpa-
BILE than they are
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Every voter, white or black, who favors
social equality with the negroes, will vote
for Fulcher and Hamilton. The negroes
favor it, and that is why they will vote solid
for Fulcher and Hamilton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The eyes of the nation are upon Virginia
in this contest. 1t is a struggle Of the old
State to free herself from the Shiny folds of
foe which has wrapped itself around al
her institutions and is holding all of her
offices in its poisonous grasp and is strang-
ling her prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
now THE TROUBLE COMMENCED.

The immediate cause of the fight was a
difficulty between Mr.. Charles Noel and q
negro named Horse Lawson. A negro
man ran against Mr.. Noel ON the street
near by where Lawson was standing. Noel
called to him to explain his rudeness, and
he apologized. Just then Lawson repri-
mauded the man for apologizing, and add
ed, WHAT'S he got to do about it +? What
can he do?'' Noel then turned and gave
Lawson some blows with his fist, and they
were separated, although the whites and
blacks on the streets showed disposition
to take sides.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
"rhrice-armai is he
Who hath his quarrel just "

CoLoRED MEN, LISTEN This is 10 time
for colored men to be following white dem
agogues into paths that are dangerous to
The peace, prosperity and success of the
race. These demagogues will desert you
in time of trouble, anl tell you they must
go with their race and color. Beware in
time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The first step towards mixed schools and
mixed marriages is mixed school-boards,
and Fulcher and Hamilton, and the party
to which they belong, favor mixed school
boards. VIII you take this first step by vo-
ting for Fulcher and Hamilton? Nay, ver-
i1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Some of the Mahoneite orators appear to
have come up to the measure of st. Paul's
reprobate "Given over to work all unclean-
ness with greediness."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
Do YOU wish to be the serfs of Malone

Do you wish to be the serfs of Mahone's
e8EHEs aha Gst t AsFRt hAg w ia bfa Me-
over you?
Do you want the tyrant Boss to dispose
of your rights and property? Are you
ready to be slave, to bow the knee to d
one-man power? If not, work constantly
as for dear life against Mahoneism and all
of Mahones candidates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

A.. P. Routt, a former re ldjuster, of Dan
vile, has renowned Mahoneism. He says
IN card: "Having been born white, raised
white, and By self-education white, ex-
pect 10 die white, and, if spared, will on the
9Th of November cast my vote for the entire
democratic ticket"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Says prominent norseinau, in giving his
opinion OF Vander6ilt's mere, Maud 3, whose
great feat II Chicago pu' har attle head (and
dubbed tTt Queen of ft.e TART TN my 0stn-
ion the tine Is not far distant Wheu q two
minute gait H'ili He = nrdeft." IL will certain
~ the Case u iiorse;i ,tn codtinue To use Ken
dali's SPAWN Chr. as Il lIInoers up the Joints.
removes all blemishes, sud in fact has made a
complete revolutiDo in the horse business,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

All we want is free ballot and a fair
count. Watch the ballot box as you would
the dearest treasure. Watch the count of
the votes and above all things be on hand
to challenge all doubtful votes. We call
not be beaten except by fraud.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

A strange flower, that is white in the
morning and red at night, has been named
the Confederate Rose, on account of its
blending these two beautiful colors. The
plant is odorless. It grows in great bunch
es, and is susceptible of a high degree of
cultivation,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

THIS is NO TIME TO BE INFLU-
ENCED BY PERSONAL PREFEREN-
CES. VOTE FOR THE TICKET THAT
REPRESENTS YOUR POLITICAL
PRINCIPLES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Victory is ours, if every man will do his
duty. But indifference ard idleness will
ensure defeat. Then up and at them with
all your might Let no grass grow under
your feet Be wide AWAKE, watckful, wise
and active.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

By voting the Democratic ticket you do
no harm to the negro, but you give black
eye to those white scoundrels who would
mislead them and put them over you in or
der 10 gain power and pelf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

We would admonish our citizens not to
turn all incredulous ear to the cry of ''wolf!
wolf!p' for we assure them that the wolf is
now here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

But few white men outside of the Office
holders and ofice-seekers will vote for
Fulcher and Hamilton, and they will be al
most sure to regret it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The Governor, the Auditor, and the At
torrey General, all out stumping the State
for their Boss Who attends to the State 8
business? But the Boss's commands are
superior to those Of the State, and must be
obeyed. The cry of his slaves is, Master,
lead on; we'll follow theep'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06
CURSING THE WHITES.

Pistols were drawn by some on both sides,
and some of the negroes, approaching the
whites, called out, ''Shoot, damn you. We
had as well settle this now as at any other
time" Just then the order to fire was Civ
en- by somebody in the crowd. The firing
commenced on both sides, and the streets
were quickly cleared, the negroes running
off in several directions and some firing as
they retired. The negro who shot Walters
Fl Hand ran off and escaped in the confu-
sion that ensued, and no arrests were made
All the stores were Immediately closed and
the people were going about with weapons
in their hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

The old yell which was so potent factor
in Coalition success has simmered down to
groan. Tiers is victory in the air, Dem
ocrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-11-06

Rally Democrats, to the final charge.
The day is youls if you do your duty.