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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31

WRITING EXTRAORDINARY. - Capt. A.
M. Pierce, County Superintendent of schools
of Frederick county, in the last Spirit Of
the Valley, in reply to "What has Malone
mdone for Virginia, among other things,
says;
1t ''writes MahoneiSm across the disc of
heaven with the smiles of angels
That is singular kind of chirography,
and being the invention of the FERTILE poetic
brain of the County Superintendent OF
Frederick, may be taught in the schools OF
that county. "Mahoneism' is not now SC
much engaged in writing 'facross the disc
of heaven with the smiles of angels" as it
is in endeavoring to decipher the ''hand-
writing on the walP' which indicates that
it has been weighed in the balances and
found wanting" and that its doom will be
sealed next November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
CALL UPON THE PEOPLE.

Pointing to the infamous schemes which
threaten the bondage and plumber of the
people of Virginia and to the ignoble Fed
eral Administration which aids them with
all its powers, we call upon all Democrats
and upon all good and true men, of what
ever previous political bias, to strike hands
with us to the end that the State may be
redeemed from treacherous rule; an honest
administration established, and that the
government of the people for the people
and by the people may not perish"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.

The committee on permanent organize
ton reported Gen. James A. Walker, of
Pulaski county, for president, with one
vice president from each congressional dis
trict, and John Bell Bigger for secretary.
Gen. Walkers appearance was greeted
with great applause. the band playing
"Dixie'' and the 'Bonnie Blue Flag
Gen. Walker is man of commanding pres
ence and an eloquent speaker. He said he
had no set phrase of speech with which to
return thanks for the honor conferred
The best and truest men of the State had
merged all differences and met on a COM
mon platform for the common good of the
State. They had laid aside all differences,
aud, though often beaten, were not conquer
ed. They were to meet an INSCRIPTIONS and
able foe, and were called on to redeem the
State from corrupt coalition. The cleo
ton in November was to be a contest be-
tween corrupt national administration
and still more corrupt State administration
on the one side, and theabest elements of
the State on the other. He urged harmo-
ny and concert of action in order to assure
a triumph in November.
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THE COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS IN
i ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA,
FOB SALE PUBLIC Il UCTION.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Rockbridge county, rendered May 9th. 1881, in
the pending causes of A. d. Campbell for &c,
vs. IL. A. Goodoe, &c, and John d. Sterrett VS..
II. A. GoodlOe, &c. the undersigned commits
s1oners, tor the purpose appointed, will proceed
to sell at public auction. at Goshen Depot on
Wednesday, august Sth 1888,
that valuable property known az the COLD
SULPHUR SPRINGS, situated in Rock
bridge county, one mile from Goshen Depot on
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, and Contain
ing % acres, more or less.
This Is considered very valuable property
aud has been visited for many years by persons
afflicted with dyspepsia and other diseases of
the stomach, spleen, kidneys, bladder. &C.
During the past season 1t has had as many WIS.,
itors as could be accommodated. The a
buildings are sufficient for the accom- EEa1
mediation of large number OF guests .lzt4,
and are pleasantly located.
TERMs:-Ten per cent. cash in hand, Is per
cent. at four months from the day OF sale, and
as to the residue OF the purchase money in
three equal instalments, payable II, "a, and so
months from the day of salt all of the deferred
payments to bear interest from the day of sale
and to be secured by bonds with good security.
the title TO be retained as ultimate security,
s b. LETCHER,
w. P. HOUSTON,
missioners.
s. ]. Campbell, Auctioneer iylO-tds
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ARISTA HoGE. p. B. SUBLETT.
"OGE & @UBLETT,
GENERAL RIRB INSURANCE AGENTS.


HOGE q @UBLETT,
= GENERAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.
STA UNTON, "a.
OFFICE OVER F. M. YoUNG's STORE. MAIN ST., y
Represent the largest, Oldest, and most SUBJ
stantial Companies of America and Europe,
with a combined capital Of over
$lOO.OOO,OOO.
| Having succeeded to the business Of the late
firm OF Cooke & Sublett, and secured the agen-
cies of the substantial and well-known compa.
MES represented by them, and retaining those
formerly represented by Arista Hoge. we are
now prepared to insure property in
St0N7et0N and VJcJ7s5ty,
at the lowest rate consistent with absolute Sc
curity. Our companies are corporations OF un-
doubted solidity,-many of which have stood
the test of generations, and all of which rank
as the best and safest among the insurers OF
this country and Europe.
For circulars, terms, &C., apply at the ONCE
as above. HOGE & SUbLETT, Agents.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having disposed of my interest in the bust
ness of the late firm Of Cooke & Sublett, to
Messrs. Hoge & Sublett, take pleasure in re-
commencing to the citizens Of Staunton and
vicinity, the new firm, as courteous, expert
enced and thoroughly reliable gentlemen
They represent number of the best and safest
companies In the world, and parties cannot do
better than place their risks with them.
Respectfully,
jyA-3t G. L. COOKE.
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LAND FOR SALE.
A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN.

The undersigned will sell a bargain in sax
Azores of Land on the Shenandoah
River, three miles below M cGaheysville, Rock
1ngham county. An equal number OF acres
aoJoln1ng, ownsd by his brother, G. W. Mauzy,
may De bought with 1t, If the purchaser should
prefer TO buy lO5 instead of 522 acres. This tract
OF IO5 acres,-the half or whols OF which may be
Purchased,-is bounded on the East by The
Snenandoah River and on the West by pub.
nc road which runs on the North through the
IlmDered portion of the tract.
This land is in good Acknowledgment
q mile of Yancey Station on the Shen valley
X. r., and stin nearer to the me marked oqL
Tor the Washington, Cincinnati and -. bquis
T. H.; and ifthe connection PetWeep 5ne SpSH:
valley and the Valley Railroa9s az haIrisJ,nu
burg should be made. that road VIII run qulte
About one-th third OF this land is in timber of
tine
Very Best quality for PINE
LUM b z r.
the mine trees being large, straight, tax. and
n,r,uerous. Besides this lumber timber, there
is unite a variety and sufficient quantity OF
nther limb for rails, fuel, and other purposes
Consisting OF different kinds of oak, hickory
The fine lumber timber on this land could he
made 10 pay q considerable portion of the pur
chase money for the whole tract. The timbered
portion OF this land could be sold any dav ~
the lumber timber on 1t, if the owner so d.
sired, for several lumber men have expressed
q wish and offered to buy 1t.
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- THE
Stanton Fire Department
TO GOSHEN,

On Wednesday, August Isl, 1883.
Let US leave our businesr for one day. not on
ly for the pleasure of swinging, dancing, seeing
a match game of base ball. shooting match,
fishing. croquet playing, and visiting the larg-
est Furnace in Virginia, but also to assist the
Fire Department of our city.
There will be a match with Parlor rifles for
boys under 16 years. for silver cup.
Take your wife ana little ones. We guarantee
the best OF order throughout the whole day.
Leave Staunton at 7.30 A. M.
For Round Trip...............-. ..........SI.OO.
Children under IL years half.price.
Tickets can be procured of the Committee, or
at the Train.
COMMITTEE:-
J.J. Murphy, Jno. Teabo,
Chas Gregory, s. A. Gibbs,
Chas Burschell, H. Steinbuck,
Chas E. Hudson, Thos. kivlighan,
Oliver Smith.
81 The SroNEwALL BRIGADE BAND Will ac-
company the Excursion.
For further particulars see small bills. jA-N
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EVERY ONE TO HIS PosT.-As the Char
lottesville Jeffersonian says, ''the coming
contest in the Fall will be the most iInpor-
tant ever held in this State. We speak it
advisedly and with the knowledge of the
gravity of the interests involved in many
preceding campaigns. To beat the enemy
we must thoroughly organize and have our
forces well equipped and disciplined. Let
every Democrat be at his post and work
day and night. in season and out of season,
and be ready to take and manfully fulfil the
duties assigned to him, whether that posi-
ton be as a standard bearer, a corporal in
the ranks, or private soldier. Every
Democrat has some influence and he should
exert it. 1t is his duty to do so, a duty he
owes himself, his family, and his State. If
each aud every Democrat will SO act, victO-
ry is ours and Malone and Mahoneism will
be forever dead in the grand old State. Let
US then to work, every one to his post, at
once, organize, open the fire all along the
line and keep it up hot and heavy, force the
campaign and drive the enemy before US
and never cease firing until the Democratic
banner shall waive in triumph
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31

THE INDEPENDENT SENATORS AND AUDITOR
We applaud and thank the Independent
Senators Newberry, Lybrook, Hale, Will
liams, and Wingfeld, and the late State
Auditor, John E. Massey, who manfully
refused to become the tools of the ring,
and steadfastly maintained the liberties Of
the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
pUgLIC SALE or A yALgABLE

DUBLIC SALE OF A VALUABLE
i FARM IN ALLEGAANY COUNTY.
VIRGINIA.-Pursuantt to decree of the cir
cult court of Allegheny county, in the cham
ceIy cause of Samuel Life and others VS.. P. g..
Sturgess and others, shall on
Tuesday, August It'll, 1888,
court-day, in 'front.' of the Courthouse. at Gov
ington, vi ginia, expose to sale by public auc-
ton, a. II O'Clock NJ THAT valuable farm that
Was assigned to tue plaintiffs in the partition
of the lands of the late ReniX Hodge, deceased.
The said farm is situated on the Healing
Springs turnpike. about eight miles North of
Covington, and contains by survey $50 acres.
A large portion nf 1t Is first-ate blue grass
land, and is well watered.
The cleared land is of fine quality, and well
adapted to the growth of the cereals.
The buildings are ordinary.
A rare opportunity will be offered for the
purchase of an excellent grazing farm.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand sufficient to
pay q g costs OF the suit and the expenses of
the sale, and, to the residue, upon credit
of six, eighteen, and thirty months. the pur-
chaser executing bonds for the deferred INSTALL
ments, with approved personal security, bear
ing interest from date and waving the home
stead exemption. The sale will be made in
gross aud not by the acre.
RO. L. PARRISH,
jy2s.2t Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
MAJOR DANIEL.

The Convention now called for Daniel,
and the Major Responded, and said that he
had rather have the goodwill OF this body
than to be Governor and President. Jap
plause and you've got it." He ex-
pressed the delight of the people Of Camp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
LAND SALES.

DARN FOR SALE PRIVATELY.-The
e undersigned offers for sale privately his
Farm near Pond Gap in Augusta county, con-
taining I75 acres, more or less, formerly
owned ny Jacob Kunkle, decd, 1t has upon It
two DWELLING houses and other buildings, -
and two good springs of freestone water, EssI
with a church, school-house. Post Office, ILL
and Railroad depot near. 1t has Summer and
Winter fruit, and there is good outlet to the
mountain for grazing cattle. For further par
ticulars address G. WERNER,
jy24-4m Pond Gap, Augusta Co., Va.
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-I will
Il sell. at public auction, in front of the
Courthouse. in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 1lth day Of August, 1888,
that valuable residence on Gospel Hill, "a
on North side of Beverly street, in Hsf5
Staunton, recently occupied by Gabriel szz2
Hirsh residence. and adjoining the lot OF
]. NJ. Hardy on the west The house is large and
comfortably arranged, with large lot in rear.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third in cash, and
residue in three equal payments, at 8, IL. and
IS months respectively, for which the purcha-
ser will execute his negotiable notes, with in
terest from day of sale added, and lien re-
tanned on the property.
jyl7-tds LEO LOEB.
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MIR, MAssEY's VIEW,

Mr.. Massey said that the report of the
committee was his speech, and the speech
of the whole committee. He could pledge
for himself and for vast number of 9TH
ers. Whenever their services were needed
they might be called for, and would be sure
to answer. No more important canvass
ever existed. If we should fail, degree
of tyranny will be exercised such as was
never before witnessed. If we succeed, it
will be the most goaaea Gss;t ever poured
into the lap of Virginia. He coNHselled an
organization like that of 1869. Thess Is
one thing we need. Men must be willing
to lay their personal ambition upon the
altar of the State. He quite agreed with
Mr.. Tucker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
BLAST FURNACE,

capacity 25 tons a day. Shops, store. house, ten
ant-bonses. stables and other buildings need.
ed In running Furnace
The Furnace. at slight expense. can be put in
blast within thirty days.
TERMS OF SALE, Enough In cash to cover
the costs Of sale and costs of rule; the residue
in five equal annual payments, bearing inter-
est from the day OF SALE taxing from the pur-
chaser bonds with approved personal security
for said deferred installments. aud the title re.
tanned as ultimate security. The purchaser
will be required to give no security on deferred
payments, upon paying twenty per cent OF
purchase money in cash.
G. M COCHRAN. JR..
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
j. e. ROLLER,
jyN-tds V&Vc Commissioners,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
FIFTH-FREE EDUCATION

The Democratic party of Virginia, hav-
ing founded and organized the public
school system, and originated every act of
the Legislature which secures its efficiency,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
The 1Ith elau of .Aua,1st. 1883.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue OF
~ decree entered in the cause of Crawford
VS.. Pence, in the circuit court of Augusta,
March 31st, 1883. 1 will. on
Saturday. the 1ltt day of august, 1888,
In front of the Courthouse, in Staunton, Va.
offer for sale this valuable tract of land, lying
in said county near Weyers Cave STATION, con-
tanning acres. 3 rOOds, and IL poles,
being the same conveyed by deed from Geo. E.
Crawford and wife to Frank Pence, upon the
in three payments, on one. two, and three
years time, for which the purchaser will give
bond with approved security, bearing interest
from day of sale. CHARLES GRATTAN,
jyl0-4t Commissioner.
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FoURTH-TARIFF.

We favor tariff for revenue limited to
the necessities Of a government economi-
cally administered, and SO adjusted in its
application as to prevent ,uneeu2l burthen;
encourage productive interests at hoHle end
afford just compensation to labor, but not
to create or foster monopolies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31

r AND SALE.-In pursuance of decree of
~ the circuit 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 dag of August. 1888,
a tract of land in the western part of Augusta
county, about two miles South of Swoope's
Depot, containing 1913 acres, adjoining
the lands of Swoope, Baylor, and Others This
land is in a good neighborhood, we'll watered
and tinlbered, and has upon 1t q comfortable
dwelling house.
TERMS OF SALE: Enough in cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue in three
equal annual payments, for which the purcha-
ser will execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from the day of SALE
and the title will be retained as ultimate Sc
curity, G. NJ. COCHRAN. JR.,
jy24-tds Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,
NUMEROUS AND HARMONIOUS /!
HON. JOHN s. BARBOUR CHAIRMAN
OF STATE COMMITTEE.
STRONGPLATFORMIN FULL.

The Democratic State Convention met in
the Opera House in Lynchburg at noon last
Wednesday. The attendance of delegates
was very full, almost every county in the
State being represented. In many cases
full delegations were supplemented by al
ternates. The convention was called to Or
der by Mr.. R. H. Cardwell, of Hanover,
who announced Hon. Corbin M. Reynolds,
ex-State Treasurer and an original read
juster, as temporary chairman. Mr.. Reyn-
olds was received with repeated cheers,
showing that the fusion between the Dem
ocrats and the returning Readjusters was
hearty and complete.
Mr.. Reynolds said -
81 heartily thank you for the honor you
have bestowed upon me in making me your
temporary chairman. regret that your
choice has not fallen upon some more com.
petent person. I will endeavor to perform
the important duties imposed upon me-
| Gentlemen of the Convention, you have
been selected by the white people of all
Virginia to represent them in a council held
in this goodly City of the Hills, and to con.
fer upon interests of vital Importance to
your State. Virginia expects and needs
much at your hands, and allow me to ex-
press the hope that your action will be such
as will eliminate in triumphant success.
The Caucasian spirit which marks your
brows and beams from your countnances is
guarantee that you are looking fully to
the interests of Virginia, and will see that
she is governed by Virginia's intelligent
citizens"
Rev. T. M. Carson, rector of st. Paul's
Episcopal church of Lynchburg,. followed
with prayer, invoking the blessings of Prov.
idence on the deliberations of the conven.
ton. The rules of the House of Delegates
were adopted for the government of the
convention, and the names of the commit.
tees on permanent organization, credentials
and resolutions, were announced. There
was immense cheering when John W. Dan
iel was named on the committee on resolu.
tions, and loud applause greeted the names
of John S. Barbour, Eppa Hunton, P. W
Mckinney, John E. Massey, A. Fulkerson,
r. F. Beirne, and others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31

NALE OF VALUABLE REAL ENTATE.
- Pursuant 10 decree of the Hastings
Court for the City of stanton in the cause OF
Mealy VS.. Harris, rendered on the 10Th day OF
February, 1882, as amended by decree of June
18th, 1882 will SELL at public auction, in front
of the Court house. on
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Lot In the Northern part of Stanton, IA
with good Frame House on it, adjoin- HskA
ing the lot on which Joseph Earman re- -.
sides, with front of sc feet, and depth of =
feet
TERMs:-Cash in hand to pay the costs OF
suits. and expenses of sale, and the residue on
credit OF SIX. twelve, and eighteen months,
from day OF sale-the purchaser giving bonds
for said deferred instruments with approved
personal security, bearing interest from date.
and waving the homestead exemption. and
the title to be retained ultimate security.
The property will be started at the upset bid
of Sl95.
julyl0-tds W. A Hudson, Com'r.
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VALUABLE IRON PROPERTY FOR
v SALE-ky virtue of 9 decree OF the cir
cult court of augusta county, rendered at the
March Term, 1888, in the suit of Forrer's Ex'or,
&C.. VS.. Forrer, surviving, &C., we will sell, at
public auction, in front OF the Courthouse. on
Saturday, the 25th day of August. 1888.
that splendid Iron Property in the county OF
Aug usta, IS miles West of stanton, ON the line
of the Ches u Ohio hallway, now known as
FERROI and formerly known as the
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LAND SALES.

EARM FOR SALE PRIvATELY.-Iwi will
IL sell the farm known as the "W K Wal
lace farm" near Craigsvile, in Augusta Co.,
containing 25S acres, with good house -
and out-hOuses, new Swisher barn, Haf&
about one hundred acres in timber, rest .lzzs.
OF land in grass; close to mill, school house,
and several churches. 2 miles of the Railroad
Depot and Post Office. First-class marble On
said land. both black and coral. For further
particulars, address r. A. WALLACE,
feb6.tf Craigsville, Augusta Co., Va.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALUA.
~ BILE CITY PROPERTY.-By virtue of
decree Of the court ofHustlngs for the city OF
Staunton, at its July term, 1888, in the case OF
A. g. Points va. B. f. Points's Admir- and ais,
will sell at public auction, in front of the
courthouse In said city, that valuable "A
property. formerly owned by b. f. Points, Ra8A
decd. situated on Main street, In said. &An@u
city, adjoining the Lutheran church, Masonic
Building, N. Wayt q Bro, and others on
Saturday, August 4th, 1888. at O'Clock, P. NJ.
TERMs:-Costs ofsuita and expenses OF sale cash
residue in one. two, three and four years af-
ter, and with interest from date of sale,-pur-
chaser to give bond with approved personal Sc
curtty; title to be retainedas ultimate security.
Plat and description of this property can be
seen at the office of White & Gordon or store
OF A. G. Points, ESQ., 1t will be sold as q whole
or in parcels as Commissioner may deem best.
NJ. F. WHITE,
JylO-tds Special Commissioner.
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: Com m1sslOne rs.
.. j, CamDbell AuctiOneer. ivl0.tda
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
THE PLATFORM

We favor unconditional and immediate
abolition of the internal revenue system-a
nursery of spies and infofmeEss menace
to the freedom of elections; an iabolerable
burden on the Taxpayers; source of the
greatest corruption, and in It's practical op-
Grafton is special burden on this State and
her interests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-31
OSHEN HOTEL FOR SALE AT
" PUBLIC AUCTION.

= OUnl HIIbsIOn6TB.
S. j. Campbell, Auctioneer iylO-tds
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-10-03

In beating st. Julien where all the
conditions of track, weather, etc.,
were equal, Jay Eye See has moved
to the front rank among trotters. He
is probably the fastest five-year old
trotter in the world. He has now to
beat the record of Maud s. to be
crowned king of the turf. This he
may yet do, as his age is in his favor.
Much speculation has been INDUCED
in concerning his peculiar name.
The colt is owned by Mr.. jerome l.
Case, of Racine, the manufacturer of
the Case steam t~hreshing machines.
He christened the youngster with
the initials of his own name, J. I. G..
These have been spelled out by the
wire and by newspapers, and hence
we have Jay Eye See. Mr.. Case is a
millionaire and will probably keep
his horse unless a fabulous price be
offered for him.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1883-10-03

On the 22nd of last August North
ern Pacific common sold at 42233, and
preferred at so. On the 18th of Sep
TENDER the former sold at 3la and the
latter at 81. This difference in the
value of stock represents the ravages
of bears upon it. According to the
New York Stakeholder the road has
an outstanding Indebtedness of $685.
532,O2l and a general mortgage in
debtedness upon the completed line
of $45, sol 200. In view of the COM
pany's magnificent land grant the
value of which far exceeds its liabili-
ties and in the further view of the
immense through and local traffic
which the road will command, there
is every reason to believe that the
present depression of Northern Pa
cific shares is only temporary. The
immense resources of the road will
ultimately relieve it of its present ap-
parent financial embarrassment and
place its shares among the favorites
on the market.