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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

Since the war closed, and in time OF
profound peace, the Republican party has
spent $507, 600, 000-equal to one fourth of
the national debt-on the navy, and yet
that navyis the laughing stock of the
world. And yet the party in the Senate
is attempting to force another large ap-
preparation to be spent as the others have
been. Without question the Republican
party has been the most extravaganza and
spendthrift political organization that
ever got hold Of a national treasury in
either hemisphere. The tax payers may
ask where the money has gone if it was
not spent on ship building. Mr. Dozen
DORIS account of one Navy yard Norfolk
where men were put On the rolls and paid,
who never struck lick of work or went
inside the yard. except on pay day. but
spent their time outside in the political
service of Malone, will account for some
of that expenditure. There is little doubt
that most if not all the navy yards in the
country are used for political purposes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

Most Of the twenty million dollars worth of tin
used in this country comes from England, Germa-
ny. Malacca. Banca Straits, Tasmania and Austria
la, and heavy freights greatly enhance the cost.
If the recent reports of the discoveries of tin in
Tennessee and at Harney's Peak. In the Black
Hills, should prove to be represented it will not
be long before large portion of the annual de-
mand for this metal will be supplied at home
Richmond State.
Our contemporary should add Rock bridge
county. Experts from Philadelphia have
tested the tin found in the mines there,
and the test resulted in establishing the
fact that the quality is of the best, and the
quantity as far as could be ascertained,
unlimited.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25
yNeW advertisements.
REAL ESTATE SALES.
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY IN MARKET


By virtue of a trust deed executed to me on me
18th day of January 1884, by j. w. Alby ana VIE,
duly recorded in Deed Book No ., page 80 ~ alo
Clerks Office OF the Hastings Court OF otauhtoh'
will ON
Saturday, the nth dag of May, 1854,
in front of the Courthouse in the City OF Staunton
offer for sale at public auction the House anu Lou
now occupied by j. w. Abby.
This is one of the most desirable
pieces OF property in the city. A aMA-A
Inc dwelling is of brick, elegant EsdIIuIEsvzlA
~ hnshed inside and out contains 4Sa NINA a.
thirteen rooms and bathroom, and kI4l2z331A4-
is comparatively new, having been built in 1873
The lot contains about four acres aud the loca-
ton is one OF the finest in the city
The property is situated the east side OF Pros
pect street. and the undersigned or j. w. Alby,
will take pleasure in showing any one who desires
to purchase over the property.
TERMS:-TwO Thousand Dollars in cash. which
is to be applied to the discharge of the trust deed
lien said property in favor of the Staunton Per-
upon credit OF one, two and three years. the pur-
chaser executing bonds with approved security.
bearing interest from date, and the title retained
ultimate security.
will offer for sale, at the same time, the two
acre pasture lot conveyed to me- by the ABOVE
named deed.
This lot is situated just outside of the corporate
limits of the City of Stanton, the east size OF
the extension oil Prospect Street, and is one OF the
pest pasture lots near Staunton.
This lot will be sold for cash in hand Suflc1e NJ TO
pay costs of sale. and the balance upon credle OIL
one, tWo and three years, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved security for the deferred ill.,
lty. ALEX II. FULTZ,
apr1S4t Trustee.
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Last Words Of a Brave Han.

In the investigation of the Jeanette Are
tic expedition before the committee of
the. House of Representative Monday
the journal OF DR.. Amber after the ship
went down and hitherto unpublished let
ter written by him shortly before his
death, were put in evidence. The follow
ing are the last entries in his Journal:
sSunday, Oct. 8, 1881. y esterday with
out food, except the alcohol; the captain
spoke of giving the men option to-day of
making their way as best they could; that
he could not keep up. This occurred in
the morning, when we had made two
miles that we had to retrace. | told him
if he gave up took command, and that
no one should leave him as long as I was
alive. | tEen suggested that we send two
men ahead to try and make the SETTLE
ment, and that we make the best of our
way with the rest of our party. This was
done, Ninderman and Noros are ahead.
God give them aid. The captain gave me
the option of going ahead myself, but l
thought my duty required me to remain
with him and the main body for the pres
ent. Lee is about bloken down. Alexae
has shot three grouse by Gods aid, and we
will have something to eat. +"
"Wednesday, Oct. II, 1SS1.-We have
been without food since Sunday, except
one ounce of alcohol, one drachm of gly-
cerine yesterday and to-day. We have
made no progress since Monday up to
O'Clock. Wind and snow against US. We
have been lying in a hollow in the river
bank
October IS, 1SS1.-Alexae died last
night OF exhaustion ffom hunger and ex-
posure."
"Thursday, Oct. 20, 1s81.-To Edward
Amber, esq.,, Markham Postoffice, Fau
quier county, Va.-My dear brother : L
write these lines in the faint hope that by
God 8 merciful providence they may reach
you all at home. have now myself very
little hope of surviving. We have been
without food for nearly two weeks. with
exception of four ptarmigans amongst
eleven OF US; we are growing weaker and
for more than week have had no food.
We can barely manage to get wood enough
now to keep warm, and in a day or two
that will be passed. l write to you all,
my mother, sister, Brother Cary and his
wife and family, to assure you of the deep
love | now and have always borne you. If
il had been Gods will for me to have seen
you all again, / had hoped so once more.
My mother knows how my heart has been
bound to her since my earliest years. God
bless her on earth, and prolong her life in
peace and comfort. May His blessing
rest upon you all. AS for myself, l am
resigned, and bow my head in submission
to the Divine will. My love to my sister
and brother Cary. Gods blessing on
them and you. To all my friends and re-
lations long farewell. Let the Howards
know thought of them to the last, and let
Mrs. Pegram also know that she and her
nleces were continually in my thought.
"God in His infinite mercy grant that
these lines may reach you. l write them
in full faith and confidence in the help of
our Lord Jesus Christ.
Your loving brother,
J. M. AMBLER."
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The Richmond papers announce the

The Richmond papers announce the
death of Andrew Jinkins, Clerk of the
Hastings Court; Mrs. Geo. Crutchfield,
wife Of the business manager of the State;
and Mrs. Chas. p. Bigger, wife of the
Superintendent of the Aims house.
Mr.. John Allen, one of the wealthest
farmers of Loudoun county, died at his
home, near Aide, few days since. He
left fortune of about $50, 1000.
Wm.J. Dennis stenographer at the
Chesapeak 4 Ohio R. R. Co.'S, office in
Richmond, died from an overdose of
laudanum, Monday night. He was son
OF the late Congressman Dennis, of Mary
land.
1t Is safe to bet every dollar you have in
the world that spring is here. The bar
bers have begun to shave with cold water.
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The Republican Coalition State Conyen

The Republican Coalition State Conven-
ton met at Richmond, Wednesday, and
despite the opposition Of Lt.-Governor
John F. Lewis, Yankee Allan, and Con-
gresham Hooper, Malone had it all his
own way. The delegation to Chicago was
instructed for Arthur, as far as the plat
form could instruct. and the unit rule
of casting the vote after it gets there was
adopted. The delegates-at-large are VIM
Malone, w. H. Peasants, (colored), S.
M. Vest, F. S. Blair, and A. A. Dodson.
Gen. Malone is chairman of the delega-
ton. The delegates from the 9TH district
are L. S. Walker and j. L. Dunn. On
the State Executive Committee members
from the 7tE district are D. s. Lewis,
VIM. E. Craig, and J. e. Sims. Among
the Presidential Electors is S. Brown
Allen, of Augusta. The platform discard
ed the name of Coalition and adopted that
Of Republican for the party.
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CITY SERGEANT.

T respectfully announce to the Democratic voters
i OF Staunton that am candidate subject to
the Primary, ior re- election to the office of CITY
SERGEANT. which have filled for some time, as
hope. acceptably to the people.
apr 25-4t* w. D. RUNNELS
| AM much obliged to Many Voters for the call
to announce myself a candidate for Mgyor,
but for sufficient reasons must decline.
apr25-1t JNO. W. ABBY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

1t remains for the people to say whether or n OF
they will permit the programme to be carried out
They can defeat it by staying away from the pri-
mary and putting up good men to be voted for at
the polls But that is the only way it can be done.
The ring will nominate their candidates at the pr
mary as sure as the sun Shines Valley ViTgilatdn
Last week our contemporary was stand
ing in advance Of the Democratic Primary
meeting, crying aloud, ga trap: trap"
The voters he was warning quietly
tumbled him into the "trap'' and walked
off with trap and all. lie is still uttering
warnings from thu interior of the trap. We
know of but one thing that can be accom-
plished by any Democratic citizen by stay
to fall into the Republican trap which is
ever kept open and set by our vigilant
Republican contemporary. The Democratic
city government Of Staunton has been
peaceful, orderly, and economical. Under
it's Democratic administration the city g
credit stands higher than ever before and
it's bonds are quoted at Jog. No city of its
size is better governed. At the Primary
the Democrats will pick out the best men
for the positions that are to be filed. They
will follow the admirable advice of Maj.
T. G. Elder, the Chairman of the City
Executive Committee. and the author of
its wise, conservative, and loyal address.
Between the two wings Of the Democratic
party in Stanton there has never been
any difference about party measures,
| though there has been decided difference
about the selection of the men to carry
them out. Those who believed, whether
with justice or not we shall not discuss,
that the primaries had been run IN the in
i terest of certain men, now have full con-
| troll of the party machinery and the matter
can be fairly tested. 1t is not likely, or
| even possible, that both wings can get al
| the men they prefer, nor could it be pos
slble in any political organization, except
one conducted Oh the Malone one-ma an
rule-plan, something that neither wing Of
the free Democracy would submit to for
| an instant. Therefore let us all go
into the Primary With hearty &C.
cord, and if we don't get our choice, rest
satisfied that, at least, we get the next
best, the choice of majority of our party.
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S~-~~$O-

The Cincinnati Commercial, the leading
Republican organ of Ohio says of. Warren
Keller, ex-Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives, that ''His record is without
at Washington who once respected him
are now ashamed of him." This is the
Republican who was voted for, for Speak
er by John S. Wise John Paul, and the
other Coalition members from Virginia
for two consecutive sessions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

The Lynchburg Varganaan, that sterling
news and Democratic paper which was
burned out, has just gotten into its new
and handsome four story building. It is
one Of the most Influential papers in it's
party and State, an we trust the life of
Charles W. Button, its editor. may long
he spared to give his conservative and
wise advice to the Democratic party of
Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25
CITY SERGEANT.

N response to call in the Staunton Spectator O
i March 25th respectfully announce myself
candidate for the office of City Sergeant. Should il
be the pleasure of my fellow citizens to elect me,
promise faithful discharge of the duties of the
position. Respectfully,
apr4-tde RO. j. DEBTOR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

W. w. Corcoran, the venerable philan-
thropist of Washington, recently said !:
"Of all my money, that which 1 have
given away, is all that is truly mine.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

The debt Of Virginia is at last moving.
The Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
last Monday opened the bids for furnish
ing the State with her new 3 per cent.
bonds, with all the matured coupons at
tached." The Board accepted the follow
ing bids: Jas. Ii. Dooley. $4,000 worth
at S61.45 per one hundred; Thomas Branch
s. Co.. S4O.O 900 at SOL so; $40, 900 at SOL 20;
$50, COO at s61.SO. Under the act of the
asst legisla ture the debt will now be
reduced at the rate of 500 900 month.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

FUN MAYOh.
TO the Democratic Voters Of stanton:
Having been called upon to announce myself as
a candidate for the office of Mayor OF the City, I
respectfully present my name to be voted for, for
said Office subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic primary election.
apr25- st A. c. GORDON.
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apr4-4t
YALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
gusta county rendered on the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1882 in the cause of Christian vs. Harnsberger
House, on
Monday. the 2Sth day of April, 1884,
the FARM on which G. W Harms
berger resides. situate in Augusta, a %sSNN
near Churchye,, on Whiskey ka NM IHEsssssl
Farm is we'll improved and of good Asi1l-E
quality, and is situate in a pleasant neighb0rhood.
TERMS. Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
expenses of sale and the residue on credit of one
two and three years from day of sale, payable in
equal annual iustamentS, the purchaser giving
bonds for said deferred Instruments with approved
personal security. bearing interest from date and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
MEADE F. WHITE
VIM. PATRICK,
mar 2S-4t Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

The Staunton indicator mentions, in
connection with other distinguished gen.
tlemen. Ro. l.. Parrish, of Allegheny, as a
probable Congressional candidate from
this district. We doubt whether there is
a man IN the district more fully endowed
with the principles that go to maze true
representative of the people, than our dis
tinguisbed countYmau. Did we not know
that Mr.. Parrish declines any honor of
the kind. we would earnestly urge his
nomination above that of any man in the
district .-Alleqhany Seminal.
Waytt Hare, who died in Nelson coun-
ty, had kept fire burning on his hearth
for many years, initiating his father who
kept it banked or burning during his own
life. Between father and son the fire had
not gone out for more than one hundred
years.
There are twelve manufactures of arti-
fetal teeth in the United States, which
make 100000 of those useful articles
per annum. They are made of feldspar,
kaolin and rock crystal.
Capt. r. M. Andrews, farmer 81 years
of age, of Sumner county, S. c., proposes
to walk from there to Boston. He will
make the journey ON wager, and is con-
fdent of accomplishing it.
The Board of Visitors of the Virginia
penitentiary have. with the approval of
Governor Cameron, removed the follow
ing officers for improper conduct on
Christmas day: W. n. Hoge, second as
sistant keeper John W. Davis, third as.
sistant W T. Ashby, H. B. Smith and
N. Martin, guards.
There is said to be man now living in
Wilcox county, Ca, who had thirty-six
nepheWs in the late war, all of whom, ex-
cept three. were killed in battle. Fiji
teen OF them belonged to the same COM
pany.
Eighty-seven bodies have, so far, been
recovered from the Pocahontas mines.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE,

ITO the voters of the City OF staunton. respect
i fully announce myself a candidate for re-
election to the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE, subject to the Primary Election to be
held Friday, May 10th, and earnestly solicit your
support and hope it may be your pleasure to elect
me. Respectfully,
apr 25-4t* C. D. C. GEO. FL. HUDSON
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Thy e. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers

by E. VI. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers
A UCTION SALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL
n PROPERTY.
At the request of Mrs. Hugh Stewart, we will
sell on
Thursday, AIay sth, 1884.
at her late residence, one mile north of staunton
on the new Spring Hill road nearly opposite
the residence e Of Judge Hendren, the following
fine young buggy horse, fine milk cows
young Durham BULL Is sheep, IA large lambs,
in fine condition, fine ram, 2 horse Balm wagon.
I horse wagon. jump seat Rockaway, l cart,
wheat drill, buggy rake moving machine. cut
ting box, plows, harrows harness, and everything
else usually found on we'll regulated farm.
Also three fine chamber sets complete, fine par
lor set. fine upright piano (made in London) tine
hall piece, l dining table and dining-rOom furni-
ture, mahogany tables chairs, bedding crockery
and table ware, cooking stove heating stoves,
l washing machine, (rhade in London) and in fact
everything fonnd in a well appointed house. The
attention of parties wanting anything in this line,
is called to this SALE as everything is in perfect or
der, and will be sold acitbout reserve. The prop
erty can be seen on Tuesday, May 6th 1884, at the
farm. Terms at sale.
E. M. CUSHING & SON,
apr252t. Auctioneers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-04-25

One fisherman in Bath county, has so
far, this season, caught ITS pike in Cow
pasture river, all measuring fifteen inches
and upwards.
Mrs. Meem, widow of John G.. Meem,
deceased, once leading merchant Of
Lynchburg and owner of the most cele-
brated farm ('Strathm ore'') in the valley
of Virginia, died in Abingdon, Sunday
last.
N. c. Manson, jr., was nominated for
Mayor of Lynchburg at the Democratic
Primary.
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GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will sell privately farm OF leo
acres, miles East of Staunton
and miles from FishersVille, on 4 .Nsl
G. & o. r. R., farm has 25 acres of Es4nIMSSae-LlS
splendid timber, balance IN high ID IasIlaa-
grass and portion now in wheat Two dwelling
houses one entirely new good barn and stable;
in miles of depot, good water. The land is in
| good heart and improving every year; last wheat
crop 2 bushels to the acre. 1t is positively the
For terms apply to David May attorney-at-la law
in Staunton, who will show the farm to under
signed in FisherSville.
aprlS 3m L. A. DRUMHELLER.
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GALE OF VALUABLE TIMBER LAND.

GALE OF VALUABLE TIMBER LAND.
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by deed
OF trust from John Frymier and wife, of date the
Clerks Office D. 96, page AS will offer for sale
at public auction in front of the Court House in
Staunton, on
Monday, the 26th day of April, 1884,
tract OF land in Augusta County, about two and
a-hatf miles south of Fishersvile, adjoining the
lands of G. W Sutler and others containing about
Is ACRES. The land is all in timber of the finest
growth of White Oak, Black Oak, and ssas
quality, and is situated in good ~Ty9g1SG6aARaE
neighborhood, close to churches GSS4ASs.sssp
schools. mills, depot, &c.
TERMS:-Cash In hand to pay the costs of exc
cutting this trust the debt secured in said deed
about 1870, and the residue on credit of one and
two years payable in equal annual instruments, the
purchaser giving bonds with approved personal
security, and the ttleletained as ultimate security
W. A. HUDSON,
apr4-4t Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" MINERAL LANDS.-Pursuant to decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rendered
in the cause of Osborne s. Co. s. ais. VS. Trotter &
ais, we will on
Monday, (Court Ddy), the 2sth dag Of
April, 1884.
in front of the Court House of Augusta county, in
Staunton, Va, proceed to offer for sale at public
Ter, in tract Of TEN THOUSAND ACRES Of
mountain land in Augusta county, about five miles
This tract OF land is held by said .ssAsasssa
Trotters Jointly with the heirs of JEFF @gs5sIs sHa
ferSon Kinney. Gec'd, Said TrotterS
owning two-thirdS and Kinney's heirs BsSS
one-third GS4SNEsssss4
This land is, represented as Astounding in Iron
Ore and other mine rails. It lies Immediately ad-
Joining the mime Gre Bank" and Bare Ore
Bank, both Of which have been opened and are
known to be very valuable
A Geological survey has been made of this land
by ProfessorJ. l.. Campbell, of the Washington &
Lee University. and any one desiring to do so. can
see the report Of Professor Campbell upon calling
on either of the undersigned.
The interest of Kinney'S heirs in this tract of
land is i'll the hands of MeSsrs Elder & N elson.
Real Estate Agents of Staunton Va, who will sell
it at private sale.
The interest of the Trotters will be offered upon
the following terms, to wit: For cash in hand suff-
eient to pay the bill OF Prof Campbell for his survey
and report, and the costs of sale and the balance
upon credit Of one, two and three years, the pur-
chaser executing bonds with approved security for
the deferred instruments bearing interest from
the day Of SALE and a lien retained as ultimate
security.
ALEX. H Fl. STUART
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
apf44t Commissioners.
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Tt would seem that Hon. J. Randolph Tucker is
to have strong opposition for Congress in his new
district. The names of General Echols and Col
Samuel T Coleman are mentioned as possible can
dldates against him; and significant fact in this
connection is that the last issue of the Staunton
VINDIcAToR contained highly eulogistic editorial
in reference to Col Coleman. Mr. Tucker, how
ever has many warm admirers, who will make a
brave fight for him. Amherst is in the Tenth dis
trict. and nany OF Capt. Tom Whitebeads old
supporters regret that he is not resident of the
Free State. -Lyaac1t6uTg NecS.
Mr.. Tucker has many warm adm irerS
in this part of the district, also. among
whom you can number the VINDICATOR,
but his free trade theories have no admir-
ers to speak of and, able lawyer that be
is conceded to be, he would be unaccepta
bic to those Democrats of the Tenth dis
trict who lay more stress on legislation
that will bring prosperity to Virginia and
particularly this part of it, than Oh great
ability to advocate views which they are
convinced will be of detriment to the
material interest of the State. AS to the
two gentlemen named as ''possible candi-
dates" we have had no intimation even
from either of them that he would consent
to occupy such a position but we are
sure the economic views Of either would
be more acceptable to US than would be
tariff which left the iron ore of the Valley
almost defenseless and the coal and salt
of the State wholly so. The sentiment is
gaining ground with the masses of the
people, that instead of being taken care of
by statesmen, however distinguished.
they must take care of themselves, and it
is hardly likely that the land owners of
the Valley, hardly square mile of which
is without underlying mineral Of some
sort, would cheerfully accept legislation
adverse to that interest.