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WILL NOT BE BossED.-A!l people.
irrespective of party, who believe in
maintaining an efficient public service
will hear with no little satisfaction that
the Supreme Court has retained Mr. G
Keith Taylor as their clerk. Mr.. Tay-
lor's long experience and fine natural
ability make him without question the
most suitable person to fill the position
whose duties he has discharged with
fidelity and skill. By Mr. Tay Ior's re-
appointment the court has shown the
Boss that he cannot control that body
as he does his legislative caucus, and
we believe that there is not a reputable
Democrat or Republican or Readjuster
who will not heartily endorse the ac-
ton of the court. Mahone's man Bra
dy, the head of his campaign black
mailing committee, was plainly unfit
for the position of clerk and the court
has properly refused to recognize his
pretensions
Mr. Ward, who is Readjuster, has
filled his place as tipstaf of the court
for many years, and it is in every way
proper that he should continue to hold
his office. .
Boss Malone will not now attempt to
dictate to the caurt, as he would do if
he dared, but will devote his time to
managing whomsoever of his party he
can find to crouch at his feet.-Rich-
7no71d State, Jan. 81
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Daniel Fl, Van Pelt, ESQ died at his
home in Harrisonburg, on Saturday
morning last, nearly SO years of age. He
would have reached his seth year had
he lived until March Oath next. He
was in bad health for some years, but he
bore his suffering with fortitude and
Christian resignation, and as the end
drew near he said he was ready to GO,
and had long waited for the Master to
release his frail body from the Affections
of this life. We have known Mr.. "
for about forty years and he was ever
honest and faithful to every trust. For
many years he had been an humble
member of the M e ChurcA South, and
his faith in his Saviour never wavered.
He was kind hearted man and so far
as he could al avs sympathized with
those in trouble and affiiction, and gave
cheerfully to relief and charity of what
little he had to spare. He never
married, but was devotedly attached
to the children of his brothers and sis
tiers. and they will miss him now that
he has passed from earth. His remains
were followed to their last resting place
in Woodbine Cemetery on Sunday last
by a large number of relatives and
friends. May the soul of our departed
friend rest in peace.-Old Common
aUealth, Jan. 26th,
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THE FIFTH VIRGINIA REGIMENT.-Itis now
evident that there will be a gooG representa-
ton of the Fifth Virginia Regiment to attend
the meeting at Niagara Falls, heretofore men
toned. At meeting held by members OF that
regiment in this city on Monday of last week,
permanent organization was formed by the
election of the following officers:
Maj. J. W. Newton, President; Sergeant T,
M. Smiley, Vice-President; D. E. Strasburg
Secretary; Lieutenant ]. N. Ryan, Treasurer
Capt. D. Butcher, Quartermaster; Capt j. II
Waters, Commissary; Capt. ]. G. Marquis,
Capt. P. E. Wilson, Lieutenant ]. N. McFar-
land, Lieutenant ]. T. Pritchard, Capt. VIM. c.
McKemy, Executive Committee.
On motion the following committee was ap-
pointed to draft By Laws for the government
of the association, to report at the next meet
ing: Capt. James Bumgardner, Capt. J. G.
Marquis, and Capt. ]. N. Opie.
The following numbers from the several COM
panies will go, with probably an increase:
Company A, Is; C, 10; D. q; E. AZ and 10 cit
liens; F, Is; G, 5; n, 10; 1. 10; x. Is; L, Is.
We hope these old soldiers will have good
time and enjoy their visit to that great natural
wonder and as well as intercourse with other
soldiers.
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Notice Of deakhs Dal5Lished QrGEtuitoa4sLu.

Billion the 2lst inst. near Inglewood
Rockingham county, Mrs. Henry Brill, of
dropsy aged IS years and Two days.
chill DIR ESS.-On Sunday evening of last week,
in Piedmont, near New Hope this county,
Mrs. Childrss, in the SD year of her age. she
was a consistent member of the Baptist
church tor many years.
ALTAFFER Mr.. John Altaffer died at his
home in Bridgewater on Wednesday last, the
oath inst, aged 81 years, months, and q
days.
MURRAY.-On Wednesday night last, at IL
84th year of his age.
THoRNBURG.-In ataunton, Jan. 26th, 1888,
of Group, Emile Thornburg aged l year
months and 26 days. He was a son of 8. T.
Thorn burg.
BIsHoP.-Dfed, on Saturday morning, the Goth
inst, near Trimble's Mill, Mrs. Mary E.
Bishop, aged about rs years.
By her meek. Christian spirit. and unceasing
kindness, the deceased won for herself the love
and respect Of all who knew her, and diving
short while before her death she expressed a
readiness and willingness 10 die, saying she
fully trusted her Savior. Her friends left be
hind have the consolation that by clinging to
and accepting that Savior in whom she trust
ed, they may meet her in that bright world to
which her spirit has flown; and though she
cannot be with them here, formerly, her
spirit is watching over them from the home in
1.-The land of the blest,' and that she is not lost
to them, but only gone before" blessed are
forth Yea, saith the spirit that they may rest
from their labors; and their works do follow
Them" Truly, she died in the Lord,'' and has
fallen
ASLEEP in Jesus blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep;
A calm and unuisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes"
A FRIEND.
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MARRIAGES.

DovEL-HCFFMAN-On the Oath inst, at the
residence of the brides father, Mr.. Thomas
Dover and Fannie, daughter of Isaac Huff
man. Esq, all of Page county.
BRowN-DovEL.-On the 25th inst, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. Marion
Brown, of CuIpeper, Va, and Miss Fannie,
daughter of Thomas J. Dovel, Esq, of Page
county.
EARLY-KooNTz -On the 24th instant, at A.
NJ at the BRIDES residence, near Keezletown,
by Rev: ]. S. Hopkins, Mr.. James o. EARLY,
of " ardensville. Hardy county, W. Va, to
Miss Carolina KoontZ, of Rockingham.
SHEFFER-BoTKIN.-On the 18th inst, on
Shaw's Fork by Rev. J. Mel. Seabrook MIR.
John W. Shelter and Miss Matte J. Botkin,
all of Highland county.
GILLESPIE-CARPENTER- On the 18th inst, on
JacIkson's river. by Rev. Howard Wade, Mr..
James F. Gillespie and Miss Elizabeth &.
Carpenter, all of Highland county.
the 23d inst. at the BRIDES
rIsid nee near Monterey by Rev. j. A. Ruley,
Mr.. Allen c. Judy, of Pendeton, W. Va, and
Miss Nancy Warner, of Highland.
REPRESENTATIVES, On the 10th inst, at
the residence of the brides mother, near
Covington. by Rev. A. o. Armstrong. Mr.. ].
W. Huddleston and Miss Emma M. Myers
all of Allegheny county.
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CITIES DEPOPULATED-
RAvAGEs OF THE CHOLERA IN MEX
ICo The Government organ of the
State of Chiapas, Mexico, publishes a
long article on the cholera, which has
scourged the southern part of the State
and which has not yet disappeared.
The General Government is implored
to render assistance, as the number of
victims is immense, and misery and
want reign supreme wherever the cpl
demic has ragged tiercely. Sanitary cor
dons were established round the TERRA
Caliente-the hot region where this
sporadic outbreak of cholera ragged with
fieIcest intensity The cold and tenn
perate regions were not affected Whole
families died in single night. On
some plantations there are only three
or four persons left alive. Many bodies
have been devoured by the dogs, be
cause those who were strickened were
at once abandoned The town of Tuxtla
had 600 Inhabitants, 800 of whom are
dead Of the 600 in Tonala, upwards
of 600 are dead. The town of Chiapas
suffered M ST severely, twenty to thirty
nersOns diving daily
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To the Middle RiUer Township School Board:
We earnestly request the School Board of
Middle River Township to explain why it is
that they have established an Independent
free school in the town of Mt. Sidney, when
the principal of the regularly established free
school at that place has informed member of
said Board that himself, together with his as
sistants, can insti uct an additional number of
pupils equal to the number upon the roll of the
said Independent scho@?
What is to be done in case where teacher
has upon his roll number exceeding fifty pu-
pills. but is not allowed an assistant for want
of funds to pay that needed assistant? If the
Board of Trustees are not wringing from the
taxpayers pockets $50 by the continuation of
this independent free school, will they please
tel the people of Middle River Township what
they are doing In the premises in their official
capacity? We claim that a representative
body in whom the people and the law trust
their educational interests. cannot disburse
funds to the promotion of one community ed
ucationally and the detriment Of every other
locality in which their will prevails. prompt
answer to these enquiries will enlighten both
patrons and teachers. TEACHER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

TAKEN FROM JAIL Griffith and
Farrall, who were confined in the Rus
sell county Jail on charge of swindling
their creditors, and who were to have
been tried in the county court of Wash
iDgton county, because they were afraid
they could not get justice, were taken
from the Russell jail by party of
masked men on Friday night last and
set at liberty. The superstition is that
they were released by some of their
creditors who after getting their debts
liquidated, to what extent we do not
know. set the prisoners at liberty, and
they went their way rejoicing. We
cannot get the facts in the case aly fur
ther. than we have stated. At this wrI
ting no trace of the prisoners: has been
found. This was bold, bad stet, and
we hope those who engaged in it may
be brought to justice and pay the penal
ty of the law for their boldness -A6ing-
don Standard.
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"A SHAMELESS HIS pit
liable fall from his high station as the
flower of the State family to skulking
thief in the prickly pears of the Rio
Grande. and thence to the Nashvillejail,
should be a warning to the bourbon
chivalry who pirate of the excellence of
blue blood and first families" 90
The above is from the National Re-
publican, Mahone's Washington organ
in reference to Treasurer Folks recent
defalcation. g -,-,,....,s..
1t is simply infamous and execrable.
When family like that of the Folks in
Tennessee, the Breckinridges in Ken
lucky, or the Harrisons or Lees and
Washingtons in Virginia, suffers q
humiliation by the misconduct of some
recreant member, every generous, noble
heart will utter a sigh of sympathy and
regret. The low, the ignoble. the en-.
vious, will feel sentiment of exultation
and joy. Of such are the social icono-
clasts who follow the black, piratic flag
of the traitor, Malone. They system
atically make war on the better ele-
ments of society, always taking peculiar
pleasure in depreciating the Christian
clergy who like DR.. Hoge and DIR.
Hoyt) openly espouse the cause OF hon.
esty and good faith.
Where shall we look for fitting terms
to characterize the ghouls who gloat
over cherished regulations? They are
the demons. the ravening wolves, the
vampires of society. Of such is the
editor of the Washington Republican
His abominable and fiendish chuckle
over the stigma upon the Polk family
recalls the passage in Macaulay in which
he characterizes the miserable creatures
who exhibited an envious exultation
over the domestic scandals, and the
bitter and brutal excavations of Lord
Byron, in that tempest of obloquy which
drove him, wanderer and an exile,
from his native land. "All of the
creeping creatures, "says the great essay
ist, "who riot in the decay of noble ma
lures fastened to their repast. And
they did right; they acted after their
kind" If there be spectacle on the
terrestrial sphere. abhorred alike of gods
and men, it is that of social outlaw,
hating and hated, making open and un-
ending war on all that is high and no.
BILE; and shamelessly proclaiming
devilish delight in the downfall and
disgrace of hitherto unsulled name
Lynchburg Advance.
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"BIRDs OF FEATHER. IA para
graph published in our last got separa-
ted by accident from the context, SO that
the paternity of it could not he under.
stood by the general reader. We repro
duce it this morning, with the state
ment that it is from the National Re
publican, Mahone's Washington organ,
and as follows -, t.4.
"The national committeeman from
several Southern States called in body
upon Senator Malone at his rooms last
night. The General is strong believer
in both the possibility and necessity of
carrying several Southern States at the
next presidential election, and gave
some pleasing assurances of sympathy
by speaking of defeating the enemy ."
Now, this National Committee is
composed of representatives of the Re-
publican party-o men to whom, as a
Committee, is intrusted the interests of
the Republican party of the whole coun
try. 'tt.- - -' "
And these men, from the Southern
portion of the country, called on Ma
hone in d body, as one Of them And
he gave them to understand fully-what
they knew quite well before that be is
their friend; and that the Southern
white Democrats are 'the enemy" he
speaks of Now, how does that sound
to those Democrats who, while profess
ing to be Democrats still, cling to the
political fortunes of William Malone,
and acknowledge his leadership? We
ask them again how they like the po-
litical company into which he has IN
troduced them? Conkling, Grant, Lo-
gan, Edmunds and Hoar, are their
friends now, while Randall, Mcdonald,
Voorhees,, yard, Pendleton, Cox, and
all those noble Democrats who have
stood up in Congress tor the rights and
liberties OF the people, are 1.-The enemy"
How strangely this announcement must
sound to the ears of Virginia Demo-
Gratis ! = LuRchburQ XirQiniQE
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DEALERS AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS
HeSga ReaG the following for Yourself

We have Eow IN stock the largest and best
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manufactured by Lucas IL Co., the oldest paint
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These Paints are guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction, and can be furnished in any tint
or shade desired at prices to suit the times. A
saving of % per cent. can be made by their use,
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presenting smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
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ened from the material upon which it is used.
Read the following guarantee:-
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utation with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the market an in
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Wehowever will cheerfully follow the expedi-
ent which has been resorted to by manufacture
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that we
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAINT
any work with English lead and boiled oil we
believe is orthodoxy on which our paint has
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of one authentic case of trouble arising through
the use of our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS & co,
These paints may be obtained by wholesale
and retail from
BERKELEY & CO.,
iune6 StauntOn, Va
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PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.-On last Satur-
day night in the Opera House of this city, the
Eichberg String Quartette of ladies of Boston
gave an entertainment to good audience that
was highly enjoyed. The ladies string quar-
tette consisted of Misses Lillian Shattuck, Let
tie Launder, Emma Grebe, and Laura Webster.
The performances of these ladies on the instru-
ment were very wonderful, and the vocal solos
of Miss Villa W. White, Soprano, and Mr.. Ed
ward ]. O'Mahoney. Basso, were much enjoyed.
Each performance was encored, showing the
delight of the audience. The skill of Miss
Shattdck on the violin was remarkable and
her performances were rapturouslY encored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

CLERK OF THE COURT OF APPEALs,-As we
have heretofore published Hon. j. A. WAd-
dell has been superseded as the Clerk of the
Court of Appeals by Maj. j. B. Dorman. OF
Lexington There was no objection to Mr.
Waddell as a capable and efficient Clerk. he
was neither Readjuster nor Republican,
and hence he was removed. He is one of the
best men in the State, as we'll as one OF the
most efficient officers. There was no reason for
his removal, except that he was neither Re-
adiuster nor a Republican. He is an honest
man and capable officer. Ifhe is not an hon
est man, we do not know who is.
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Dozens of white men of the South
have been sent to the Albany neniten-
tiary, some of whom have died there
under astatute which the highest court
in the land has just declared null and
void by reason of its unconstitutionality.
If Madam Roland were alive now, we'll
might she repeat her famous exclams
ton. But what redress have the vic
tins, or their widows and children p
Talk about the tyranny of monarchical
governments Why, there never was
a greater trayesty upon the liberty of
the citizen than that pr 'cticed in some
of the U. S. courts in the South since
the WARBLER Gazette
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FATAL AFFAfR.-A difficulty oc-
Cured between a man by the name OF
Brown and the Messrs Taylor at Slate
Mills, in Rappahannock county, few
days since, which resulted in the death
of Brown, who was shot by one of the
Taylor boys Old man Taylor and one
of his sons were arrested and bailed to
answer Indictment The young man
who did the shooting made his escape
and has not been heard from.-Page
Mems
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A Timely NOTICE!

We would most respectfully, but earn.
estIy, request those who are indebted
to this office for subscriptions, adver.
tfsements, or job work, to make pay.
ments as soon as possible. ssEarly set.
tlements make long friends and we
wish all our patrons to be lifelong
friends
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The Crust of Tartar

Speedily leaves the surface of teeth upon
which the cleansing and preseryatiye inau-
ence Of SgZOD0NT is daily e4erted. No form
of decay can infest a set of '.iYories. upon
which IL Is used. It has, moreover, most re-
freshing effect on the mouth, in Which it leaves
a very agreeable taste. besides rendering the
breath fragrant. II the mouth be rinsed after
smoking, the taste of the tobacco is entirely
dissipated. As an auxiliary to personal come
illness it cannot too highly be extolled. Sold
by druggists: s-;4sy as. T'''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-30

Two very clever actors of transatlantic re-
nown, Baker and Farron, made successful
first appearance last night in their comedy
drama "Chris and Lena story of American
life. The main features of the play are the ad.
mirable singing and dances of Baker and Far
ron. The buresque of the Muldoon Guards is
especially funny. The company is excellent.
The London Graphic.
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Mardi Gras at New Orleans.

February 6 is Shrove Tuesday this year, and
one week after. on Tuesday, Fedy 18th. the
l53d Grand Monthly Drawing of The Louisiana
State Lottery will occur. when $4,000 will go to
some happy mortal who has invested by send
ing SIS to M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La, or
else 1t will be scattered into ffths at one dollar
each and over 1865 900 paid as prizes. The
tickets are only 900 in number. and over two
hundred thousand visitors are expected at New
Orleans next Mardi Gras.
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FATAL ACCIDENT On Tuesday week, Mrs.
Robert Taylor, of Gordonsville Matron of the
Virginia Female Institute of this city, slipped
and fell down, receiving fatal internal inju-
ries, from which she died on the succeeding
Saturday morning. The funeral services were
conducted in the Chapel of the Institute on
Sunday by Rev. J. M. Frost, of the Baptist
church, after which her remains were taken by
her brother to Gordonsville for interment. She
was highly esteemed by all who knew her.
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COMPLEMENTARY PAKTY.-In compliment to
the beautiful and popular young lady, Miss
Jessie Keesee who has been visiting in Mid
dlebrook. the gallant young beaux of that vii
lage, on the 10Th inst gave splendid party at
the residence of Mr.. Geo. W, Mish. The music
was furnished by Prof. Slater, and a most en-
joyable evening was spent in dancing, CONVEX
sation, and, we take it for granted, even firt-
ing and love-making.
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A STRANGE SYMPTOM,

Many men and women. apparently enjoying
robust health and capable OF enduring much
hard labor without fatigue, can walk mile after
mile without WEAKNESS; and yet, when they
come to stand still, find themselves looking for
place to sit down the first thing. Why Is
this? Reader, this is one Of the sure symptoms
of kidney disease. 1t should never be neglect
ed. Take Hunts Remedy at once-dt once
Your life is in danger. Hunts Remedy, the
great kidney and liver medicine, will save it.
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JOB WORK.

Job Work of all kinds, Circulars, Cards, Bill
Heads, Tags, &C.. are executed at the SPEcrA-
TOR office in the VERY BEST STYLE AT
THE LOWEST PRICES No one having
Job work of any kind should fail to call at
the SPECTATOR office, where they can be
served in the best style on the very lowest
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In review of Mahone's recent course

the Richmond State says: -.. .....-..
mo Democrat can now doubt that
Malone has abandoned every Demo
ocratic principle and has found it nee
essary to make full con fession In order
to retain the pay of his Stalwart Radi
cal masters. He has told us where he
will be in 1884, supporting the .Repub
lican candidate for the presidency, and
defeating the enemy the Democrats,
from whom he has disgracefully de-
serted. No Democratic, Readjuster can
now fail to see where his duty lies"
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LEG BRoKEN.-On Monday of last week.
while Mr.. James Keiser was returning to his
home near Waynesboro' from Staunton, when
near Christians creek, his horse slipped and
fell, and catching Mr.. Keiser's leg beneath him.
broke it. The necessary surgical attention was
rendered by DR.. Fox.
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SAD DEATH.-A little girl of four
years, child of Prof. Hardin of the V
M. I died during the week of mem
braneous Group She was great favor
lite, not only in the home circle. but
with many others who loved her for
her sweet and lovely disposition.--Ler-
ingtOn Gazette.
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The complete poems of Paul H. Hayne, the
poet of the South, have just been issued from
the press of D. Lothrop & Co., of Boston. 1t is
published in several elegant styles of binding
richly embellished with many choice engrav-
ings. making volume of rare value tits sold
by subscription. Agents are desired in every
city and town in the Southern States. Any
one desiring to be of service to the poet, should
send their subscriptions for application for an
agency to the publishers.