davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The Lynchburg
Convention could not have set forth better
than it has our views on the public school
question. We are in favor of separate es-
adjustments Ia toto. Let the colored Min
listers of the Gospel, who are in general
good and honest and intelligent negroes,
take charge Of their schools as trustees,
appoint their teachers and receive their
share of the money coming to them, di-
viding the school fund on the basis of the
annual attendance Of pupils. This we
think ought to settle the question for all
time, and satisfactorily to both races. 1t
would surely prevent that most deplorable
of all things for both races and which
would not fail to bring on race war,
MIXED SCHOOLS. --.Ric7naond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Count De Chambord, the French preten-
der to the throne, died on the oath inst,
after long and severe illness. "He was
born in the Tuilleries, Paris, the goth OF
September 1850. He believed himself to
be the only rightful heir to the throne OF
France, and since the surrender, of Sedan
and the issue of his manifesto signed him
self 'Henry v" His father who was heir
presumptive to the throne, was assassinated
February IA, 1920, and great was the joy
when, seven months later, his widow gave
birth to Prince. When Charles X. alb
Dictated in favor of his grandson, the DUO
de Bordeaux, the people insisted upon
crowning the "Citizen King" and the early
Bourbons were banished.
The life of the Count de Chambord was
essentially that of a French political leader.
For exactly twelve days he was King Of
France.
Even his days of exile were kingly, and
while he had the gentlemanly attributes OF
education, refinement and intelligence which
befit King, yet there was shortsighted-
ness and fanaticism which proved his ruin
He was an unusually handsome man, rather
stout and Of medium height. Unaffected
and gracious in his manner, the simplicity
and amiability of his nature was revealed
in his honest face.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

~ ALE OF VALUABLE PEAL ESTATE
, BY virtue of decree; rendered in the
chancery cause of VIM. +. Bells Ex'or VS.. D.
N. Wilson and ais. pending in the circuit court
Of Augusta county, I. the undersigned, will
sell at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, in
front OF the Courthouse, in Staunton, Va, on
Monday. the 2lth day Of September, 1883,
County Court-day) that very valuable farm
containing 1855 acres. now in the possession
Of p n. wilson. This land is OF first-rate
quality, crops we'll, and lies well and is in a
good state OF cultivation with the exception OF
a part OF IL, which is well tim bered 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 4 miies from Staun-
ton, and adjoins the lands OF D. N Wilson Ar
thur Dudley, and ID. a. Kayser.
RMS property Is sold at the risk and costs OF
ID. N. wilson, former purchaser of this prop
erty, and his surety purchaser.
TERMS: Ten per cent. of the purchase money
cash in hand, aud 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 sac and retaining The legal title as ultimate
security. P. IL. BAYLOR,
aueN Al Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The Importance of the following, which
we find in several of our exchanges can not
be too strongly urged: "a bad nomination
in single district may lose the democracy
legislator, and this year the party may
need all it can elect under the most favora.
BILE circumstances. Nominate the best
men, thus deserving success, aud, SUCCESS
will be rendered more CERTAIN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
ATTENTION FARMERS

call your attention to al extract from a
letter received by me from the state Chemist.
This Department says nothing about the
agricultural values of Fertilizers. These b.
long to the farmer and can only be ascertained
by actual experiment in the field
J. NJ. BLANToN''
Farmers when you buy Plow you buy for
It's Flowing Qualities, and Harvester for its
Cutting and Binding Qualities, and when you
buy Fertilizers you buy for their agricultural
values. By Tuisrepresep tation OF facts my
goods have hean grossly slandered, but while
IL was not 50 intended has resulted in q great
amount OF Free advertisement and many par
ties, who had not heard of Graham's Fertili-
zers. are now buying. One party said he did
not know there was a Fertilizer Factory i'll
Staunton, thought it was Car Factory them
Staunton fellows were trying to get started {"
The District West of Mt Crawford which last
year took car loads this year takes eight
and many others not counted. They have
seen the actual experim ents in the field.
Respectfully,
1t ], e, GRAHAM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The Petersburg Mail says that the pub
LEGATION of a Democratic campaign organ at
Lynchburg has caused Malone to deter
mine to start several new county organs in
the Southwest. Two of these have al
ready commenced publication, and arrange
ments are being made for one or two 9th.
ers. The Boss intends to fight hard to re-
tain his following in the Southwest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Tj1ARM FOR SALE frRHvATELY.-The
L undersigned offers Tor sale privately his
Farm near Pond Gap in Augusta county con-
tanning 1S5 acres. more or less, form y
owned iy Jacob kunk1e, decd, II has upon it
two DWELLING houses and other buildings, a-,-u
and two good springs OF freestone water, E#3#f
with church, school house. Post office, LIT a5.l
and Railroad depot near. 1t has Summer and
Winter fruit, and there is a good outlet to the
mountain for grazing cattle. For further par
ticu lars address G. WERNER
jy24-4m Pond Gap, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

A resolution instructing members OF
Congress to vote for the postal telegraph
service has been introduced in the House
of Representatives of Georgia and reported
favorably from the committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

An illustration of the greed and corrup-
ton of the Malone party in Virginia is the
fact that one man has held two offices at
the same time. The Postmaster of Norfolk
also claims a seat in the State Senate and
would probably like to remain in possession
Of both positions but the Postmaster-Gene-
raj has sent a premptory order to him to
RESIGN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

KNIGHTS OF LABOR CONVENTION AT
CENcINNATI.-The General Assembly of
the Knights Of Labor of the United States
will begin a session of several days dura-
ton September 4th. 1t is estimated that
from so to 100 delegates will be in attend
ance from various districts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
HUtHuuY, me zzfu uUy q September, 1883,
the following deSnrihed nrnnarlu To ,rrit.

the following described properly, to wit:
y lot ironing OF u. Clair street 60 feet,
and running back between parallel lines to
Madison street. This lot has on il two COM
Portable dwelling houses; one fronting on
Madison street, coutaicing eleven rooms: the
other fronting on St. Clair street. containing
nine room>, is located in pleasant part of the
city, and the sale offers fine opportunity to
any one wishing TO purchase desirable resi-
dence.
The two houses. each with half the lot, will
De 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 nov in arrears to the St4unton Perpet-
ual Bull ing and Loan Company, which is
S4lIS3 cents, and the residue on q credit of
SIX, twelve, eighteen, twenty -four, thirty and
thirty six months, payable in equal install
ments, the purchaser giving bonds with ap
proved personal security, bearing interest
from date and the title retained as ultimate
security, or. at the option of the purchaser
cash in hand to pay expenses of executing the
trust and the arreaTageS due the Company,
aud then he shall have the privilege of substi-
tuting himself for and assuming the obliga-
ton of the grantors in the deeds, and as to the
residue, on like credit us above TO be secured
O'Clock. r. NJ.
JOSEPH B. WOODWARD,
VIM. A. GUSHING,
]. s. GILLIAN,
aug2l-tds Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue
has rendered decision on the Hostetter
bitter question. In q letter sent to the
manufacturer at Pittsburg, the Commiss-
ioner says that the analysis of the bitters
shows them to contain % per cent. alcohol,
81 per cent, water, about 4 per cent. essen
tial oil, and other tlavoring extracts and a
little quinine. He holds that the bitters
may be used as a beverage or a medicine,
aud that where they are sold as medicine
will be required, but where they are sold
as a beverage license for the sale OF
whisky must be taken out from July 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The democrats of Rockingham are tho
roughly united and are determined this fall
to redeem that county from the thraldom
of Mahoneism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Saturdau, Septembr 18Th. 1889.

in front OF the Courthouse of Augusta county,
q HOUSE and LOT, situated in the county OF
Augusta, near the City of Staunton, on the
Greenville road, formerly owned by Kate
O'Toole and by her conveyed TO Richard j..
Collins deceased.
To persons OF moderate means seeking a
home this Is a good opportunity. The proper
ty lies just beyond the corporate limits OF
Staunton, and has garden lot attached
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the costs of
the above named suits and SALE and as to the
residue, upon credit of one two. and three
years, purchaser executing bonds in DUAL in
instruments for the deferred payments bearing
interest from the day OF safe with approved
personal security, anu the title retained as Ill
innate security. or in lieu of personal security
the purchaser may pay one-third of the pur-
chase money in addition to the costs OF suits
and sale. ALEX. r. ROBERTSON
DAVID MAY,
aug2l-4t commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

SIXTEEN HORSES KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
"A destructive flash oflightning struck the
stable attached 20 the cavalry officers school
at Krasnoje-Selo, killing sixteen horses on
the spot The electric fluid, on striking
the corner of the building, seems to have
travelled along the iron with which the
racks were covered, and set all the hay on
fire at once. The horses all fell to the
ground. Most of them rose again quickly
but sixteen were found to be dead, and two
were quite deaf. In all the horses that
were killed The electric fluid seems to have
entered at the head Or neck, passing down
through the fore feet. The killed horses
were not all together or in adjoining stalls,
but were scattered up and down the stable
justifying the presumption that their death
was caused by coming into contact with
the metallic covering Of the racks. The
horses that survived were most probably
not in contact with the metal at the mo-
memt when it was being traversed by the
electric fluid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

WASHINGTON LoDGE.-Under this title,
Mr.. F. L. Brockett, of Alexandria, has
compiled very interesting volume of about
goo octave pages, embracing the history Of
Washington lodge, Alexandria, from 1886
to 1875, with biographical sketches of its
most distinguished members. Among Uni
ted States officers, who were members Of
the Alexandria Lodge, were Robert B..
Randolph and Daingerfield Fauntleroy of
whom the volume of Mr.. Brockett contains
interesting sketches The latter was re-
garded as the best rifle shot in the world;
and was remarkable for size, symmetry
strength, activity, and elegance of person,
manliness, dignity, and kindness Of heart,
|-Alerdndia Gazette.
Purser Daingerfleld Fauntleroy was born
in Frederick county, now Clarke and
was a schoolboy in Winchester with his
older brother, Gen. TT. Fauntleroy, who,
now in his 80th year, is farming upon the
banks of the Shenandoah River for his liv-
ing, after having promptly and gracefully
resigned his fortune and his almost pre-
eminent rank n the United States Army
at the call Of his native Virginia WIN
chestar NeiOS.
Gen. Fauntleroy settled in Warrenton
some sixty years ago as practising attor-
ney, and was elected from Fauquier to the
Legislature in 1922. He subsequently es-
tablished paper here called the Political
Spectator, and after editing itseveral years,
sold it to Edward Cook, who changed its
name. He was firm supporter Of Presi-
dent Jackson, and was by him, on the
breaking out Of the Seminole war, APP
pointed Major of dragons. Our older
citizens will be pleased to learn from the
Netus that he still lives, and after chequered
career leads the independent life Of far
-WdTrent0n L1ldeT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The Oldest American soldier is believ-
ed to be Sergeant Lewis Lehman. He
served in the army Of Hanover as long ago
as 1918, and medals in his name show that
he was faithful and valiant at Waterloo.
He enlisted in the United States army fifty
nine years ago, in 1924, and had passed
most of his time at Fort Niagara, New York,
where he still lives at the age of ninety.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

On Maj. Holmes Canrad's motion to re
duce taxation to 40 cents on the 500 after
thirteen millions had been eliminated from
the remainder reduced from 6 to B per cent,
% Democrats and Mahone-Republica Is
voted aye, and 30 Malone Republicans and
Dem ocrats voted nay. Tbirty-one Dem
ocrats out of 40, and 8 Malione-Republicans
out of AZ favored reduction. And yet Ma
one-Republicans claim all credit for the
reduction of taxes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
LAND &ALES.

ENAEN FOR SALE PRgyATGE4Y.-Iw will
II sell the farm known as the Nv. x. Wal
lace FARM near Craigsviie, IN Augusta Co.,
containing 253 acres, with good house e,=~t
and Out-houses, new Swisher barn. Ea5#
about one hundred acres in timber rest e zee
of land in grass; close to mill, school house,
and several churches, miles of The Railroad
Depot and Post-office. First clasa marble On
said land, both black and coral. For further
particulars, address f. A. WALLACE,
feb6-tf Craiesville, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

! kThe issue of ''postal notes." payable to
bearer, for all sums from one cent to four
dollars and ninety-nine cents, begun Mon
day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Very Best Quality for PINE
linn HER.

the pine trees being large, straight, tall, and
numerous. Besides this lumber timber, there
is quite a variety and sufficient quantity Of
other timber for rails, fuel, and other purposes,
consisting Of different kinds of oak, hickory
walnut DC
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
sired, for several lumber men have expresSe Il
q wish and offered to huy it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
SPECTATOR FOR THE CAMPAIGN.


To enable all who desire to do so to have
the opportunity to read the SPECTATOR
during the interesting canvass we are now
entering upon, we will furnish it from this
time to the list of December at the following
rates:
Single copy. ....'.....'.....'. oo ceh's
Club OF 5.".s...................'.S1 'So
Club OF 1O. ...........94.OO
Club of 20...................... S6.OO
The money must accompany the order
Get up clubs as soon as possible. The most
effectual way Of securing the success OF the
Democratic party, is to have Democratic
papers introduced into the families of the
voters. Those who are able to do so, should
pay for them, and have them sent during
the canvass to such as are too poor or too
Indifferent to subscribe for them themselves.
Each political club in the county should
raise the means to have Democratic papers
sent to the voters in its neighborhood.
A very small sum from each member
would aggregate an amount that would
ensure the weekly distribution Of many
copies where they would do much good.
Get up clubs for the SPECTATOR as early
us possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

COi{ NshSzDN EIS' SAFE OFF HOUSE
~ ASD ESE.-By virtue OF decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, entered on
the 9th day of March, 1882 in the consolidated
causes of Il III. Ayres VS.. Kate O'Toole and ais
and Loeb Bros VS.. Kate OToole and ais. the
undersigned Commissioners, thereby appoint
ed for the purpose, Y ill sell, at public auction
to the highest bidder OH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Boss Malone is reported to be badly
scared. The whites in the Southside coun-
ties of Virginia are making general STAN
pede from Mahoneism alias Republicanism.
A large number of Democrats have been
fooled long enough by Malone. They
thought the mission of his party was an
honorable and economical settlement of
the debt of Virginia, but they have at last
found out that "spoils' and government
patronage was the platform. Therefore
the conscientious but badly duped Virginia
voter is returning to the Democratic party,
where there are no bosses, but where iber.
ty is the leading principle.
In stating the fact that Malone is exact
ing an iron-clad written pledge from al
his legislative candidates, the Philadelphia
Times says "This is the most extreme anG
audacious application of the ownership il
politics ever made in this country. Nc
lodging is possible under such an arrange
ment. The victim signs away his political
liberty by giving a mortgage already
foreclosed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

What came near being serious riot oc-
CURED at Warrington, Marion county, a
few days since. 1t was occasioned by some
Transfers who attempted to clear away
some obstruction which had been made by
improving the pike. This the police resis.
ted and the fight began. The participants
used revolvels, knives and rocks. Six OF
eight persons we're injured, and but two
seriously. The riot would likely have caused
good deal of bloodshcd if the county au-
thorities had not suppressed 1T in time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

YXYEAEE PREPARED to make distri-
w button of Sc per cent, approximately,
on he debts against the T. K. Menefee estate.
Persons having claims against the estate will
please call at once.
JOHN W. STOUT. Admir-,
1t W. A. HUDSON, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

DIR. J. j. Ijaherty and daughter, of Rich
mond, are at Rawley Springs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
FOR SALE.
A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN.

The undersigned will sell a bargain in o21.
a ores OF Land on the Shenandoah
River, three miles below McGaheysviIle Rock
ingham county. An equal number of acres
adjoining, ownsd by his brother. 6. w. MauZy,
may DE bought with it, if the purchaser should
prefer to buy l05 instead of 529 acres. This tract
Of lG5 acres,-the half or whole OF which may DE
purchased,-ir bounded on the East by the
shenandoah River, and on the W est by a pub
lie road which runs Oh the North through the
timbered portion OF the tract
This land is in a good Neigh Misunderstanding
g mile OF Iancey Stallion ON the Shen. VALLEY
II. r., and still nearer to The ne marked out
for the Washington, Cincinnati ami st. Louis
II. H., and II the connection between the Shen
Valley aud the Valley Railroads at p Garrison
burg should be made. that road will run quite
near also.
the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Il Cash Purchaser can Qe7i O
kARGATN.

If 1t were not so far from his land at Meta
heysviie, the undersigned would not s,.ll it,
This land will be shown to parties desiring
to purchase by G. w. Mauzy, who resides on
Cub-Run three miles South of MaGaf eysville
and one mile from Monte Vides, his Postoftice
address.
Persons wishing to buy can call personally
upon the undersigned or address him as fol-
lows:- RICHARD MAUZY,
APPS Staunton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The Virginia State fair is to be held Oc-
tober 81 and November and2 Thepr
ium list is long and liberal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
UOUNG MULES FOR SALE.

1 have for sale, at my farm rear Staunton,
Va, three (5) two year old and one (D one year
Old Mules for sale. Prices reasonable.
Sep4-2t. CASPER ZIRKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
ta,CHooL BOOKS AND STATIONERY

eAsoHooA boohS AND STATIONERY '
-
large supply Of both
NEW AND SECOND HAND SCHOOL
BOOKS,
For he Public and Private Schools; also, the
Female Colleges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Ii is said that up to date about9f 100000
worth Of bonds have been issued under the
Riddleberger bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

GALE OF VALUABLE REAE. ESTATE.
y Pursuant TO two deeds OF trust, one exc.
euted the 9Th day of August. 1881, recorded N
the Hastings Court tierk office, D. b. g. page
3O2, and the other dated April 7th. 1882, record
ed in the same Clerks office ID. s. s, page 800,
will sell at public auction In front of The
Courthouse iii Staunton on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

o. fsm se5t9a I'd ~, Th eo1nna
ly 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
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

A new telegraph company, with a CAPT
tai of So, 900, 900, has been incorporated in
Boston.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

It has become almost proyerbial that
when Virginian falls his descent is greater
than that Of other men. An instance il
point is afforded by the Case of the son Of
Henry A. Wise, who is going through the
black counties of Virginia, addressing col
ored audiences and affording them amuse-
ment by stories intended to illustrate his
assertions that the people of his own race
call them ''damn niggers," and that the
Democratic party of the State is composed
of whiskey drinkers and men whose hos
pitality is greater than their means.-Al
ezGadria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

M r. ALLEN having retired from the firm
IVA of Berkeley, Allen & Co., the business
Will hereafter be conducted under the firm
name of CARTER BERKELEY az co.
Persons owing the old firm will please call and
SETTLE
sep4 st CARTER BERKELEY q co.
FVNEE WAYNESBORO' SEMINARY FOR
4 GIRLS will open SEPTEMBER 18th.
Address
MRS T. OSCAR ROGERS, Principal
sep4-2mo. Waynesboro', Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
r1nIIR YNhpS IN ruE SAnnrE

E1OUR YEARS IN THE SADDLE,
~ BY Col HARRY GILMoR.
The few remainding copies OF the above work
viii be sold for the benefit of the Authors
children. For sale at
OLIVIER'S
Book Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Teachers and Parents will find it to their in
teresl 20 send their orders to
OLIVIER'S
sept Book Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

THE BEST STYLoGRAPHIC PEN IN TIE
L MARKER.
Carries enough ink to write 5000 words.
PRICE, 81 25.
For sale at
OLIVIER'S
Book Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

The ONLY SLAYER |

E BEN GAL TIGERS