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What it is all for.
Petersburg index Appeal.

If the speaker, and Mr.. Morrison. and
those who acted and still act with them
desired simply reduction of the revenue,
as they propose now, there was simple
way of securing it by repeating the inter-
nal revenue laws. If they desired a revis-
ion of the tariff they had reasonably
satisfactory one before them in the recon-
mendations of the tariff commission. But
they seem to have been inspired all along
by desire Simply to utilize IN the interest
of one faction of the democratic party. or
of some individual as presidential can
didate of that party. the fact that the gov
eminent bad surplus of hundred mil
lions per year.
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every white man in this State is
that the black men will intelligently
divide some day. not far off, in
State matters, and that consummation
so devotedly wished for will not be accel-
Grated by breach of faith. If we want
to secure the aid of black Virginians IN
State matters we can do better By Civ
ing them some share in the management
of those matters than by Withholding it.
AS to doubt about the colored people
wanting control of their schools, we do not
share it with Senator Norton, nor do We
give that Senator's doubts as much
weight as we would if he was not prom
lnent Malone politician of the State
It is the policy of the Malone regime
to let the black man of the State have
nothing that 1t does not give him, and
thereby more firmly establish its claim on
his vote and we should be surprised if any
advo aate of Mahoneism in the Senate were
to advocate the bill. Quoting and credit
ing Senator Norton as the unchailenged
representative of the sentiment of his
race, by no means shows that caution
which should characterize legislation on
so important subject. We should take
it that in his present position and from
his record, Senator Norton is Of the opin-
ion that he serves his race best when he
serves Malone best-for it is delusion
shared by many of his race. But the
Democrats of the Virginia Senate cannot
we'll decide so large an issue on such numer
lcally limited authority as the colored
Senator, and should do their duty to the
colored race, to the State. and to their
party, without reference to the opinions
of representative Mahoneites expressed to
the contrary. ai Na Ff
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Hon. John S. BARBOUR, Chairman, has
called d meeting of the Democratic S ate
Central and Executive Committees at
Alexandria for next Thursday, March
2Uth, at noon. The committee will then
decide on the time and place for State
convention to send delegates to the
National Democratic convention. 1t is
hoped that central point, like Richmond,
will be chosen.
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RICHMOND. VA, March 5, 1854.

RICHMOND. VA, March 5, 1884.
To The Editor of the State:
There is a card in the Wing of this
morning from Mr.. John " Use, the object
of winch seems 10 be an explanation OF
why he did not challenge me IN answer to
an article charging hun with being ''su
borned witness against his State" and
the alleged reason is that he has given up
duelling If he had rested his case with
that statement there might have been d
claim to digpiy in his plea; but when be
calls me ''Slr Lucius O'Trigger,' [ must
say that the comparison could have no
other foundation than his own likeness t.
Bob Acres. whose reform as duellist
only occurred in the face of an adversary
whom his excited fancy exaggerated just
AS Mr.. Wise does me.
Mr.. Wise has mistaken ridicule for
what he has pleased to term ''abuse,' for
certainly treated bis exploits as stump
speaker on the witness-stand only in the
light of the facts, referring rather to his
Intention than to any harm that bis hear
say testimony could do, in0cuous by its
ovt re- al against his State ard satiriZed
by his doubtful position ia contested at
in Congress.
Perhaps be will further sianalize his
reform by treating the country to the par
icuars of his contts With Mr.. Massey.
in which. during the taking of the cyl
depce, this suddenly reformed hero of
thirteen duels on paper slapped the face OF
a greyhaired preacher. THIS would be
good piece of testimony (after he changed
the recofd) to put upon the bloody shirt
issue and, artlstically ground out by the
committee, might set the precedent foI
introducing the blood-curdliDg picture he
has drawn of me.
AS to his paving profession" this is
the first that has been heard of it, and
when be makes money the standard of
responsibility, people will naturally In
Quire If it came by work.
The people who know US both may Judge
If the comparative civilization of the two
men, and any Others who are interested
in Mr.. Wise's literary compositions are
welcome to his autobiography and his in
teresting portrait of himself, which may
do for a family picture to hang in the
kitchen where he receives coloIed states
men.
Mr.. Wise states that I would be glad to
get an oppOrt uDity for some gentleman
to kill him. (me).
When | reach that point should GER
tanly not apply to Mr.. Wise, and for two
reasons:
First. His unsupported testimony, which
he himself does not believe. is insufficient
to establish him as geitseman.
Second. The hero of thirteen bloodless
paper duelS is not the person one would
nalurally seek to do the job.
Mr.. Wise's testimony IS good only
against himself as an undeniabe proof
that he is ridiculous little poltroon and
an ass, who, not being able to wear the
lions skin, is fit for just what he ls-the
trick mule in Sherman's Danvllle circus.
Vase PAGE MCCARTY.
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The Richmond Dispatch must have a
photographer on its editorial staff. None
else could have pictured so to the life the
leaders of the Morrison tariff movement
as he does in this description 'Old-fash-
survived the war between the States and
come out in the Calhoun garb of ante-b bel
lum days." And he might have added,
men who have been carried by the people
so long that they have fallen into the de-
fusion that it is they who ara carrying the
people. .....-..... -....-.
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with Gen, Malone, then with Senator
Rlddleberger, and next with myself. Some
months before he said aught against me
was informed that be had declared his
purpose. in public place, to seek diff
Guilty with me neXt, Gen. Malone and
Rlddleberger failed to notice him, and L
propo 50 to do likewise. What satisfaction
can secure from McCarsy? would not
H. hit duel. do not wish his blood. and
would be as miserable as he is now If |
shed It, If were to sue him for SANDER
and give the money to some charitable
institution, l could not make anything
out of HIM on execution
Unmarried, penniless, without any fixed
employment, dissipatei, with nothing to
lose. he seems possessed of devil. and
would no doubt esteem 1t a mercy for
some gentleman to kill him and ease II
tortured brain and canscirnce. He may
play sir Lucins OFT gger % his hearts
content. b,asClng of his ancestry every
one of whom has killed his mani, his fam
ily portraits, and honor, but he must find
somebody else than me to kill him.
With sweet home filed with merry
children, with enough to live comfortably.
with paying profession, am happy and
want to live In Coos name, what would
man like Page McCarty pus 10 stake
against Ch1S~ Wnen We SIOOu dt Gen pdctS
with pistols His abuse of me has no
more effect than a dogs barking at the
m0ou. His invitation comes too late.
Time has been when might have been
fool enough TO indulge in such folly. but,
with age ard broader view of life, and
its responsibilities and duties. | have bid
den farewell forever to the McCarty type
Of manhood.
What people NAV think of my courage.
by reason of this letter. l cannot say 1T
they do not think me courageous, duelling
would never convince them. know what
my friends will say. l sometimes think |
would rather risk the charge of coward ICE
than that vt murder. have tried not to
be 700 severe upon poor McCarty, whose
wasted talents and miserable life l truly
pity.
t Respectfully,
L. -
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Mrs. Langtry, "the Jersey Lily" has
invested $93 100 in New York real estate.
Mr.. John Morley having, in one of his
books. persisted in spelling God with a
small e. reviewer spells Morley with a
small m.
Instead of being self-supporting, the
Virginia penitentiary was lun at loss of
$4,000 last year.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was one of
the pall-bearers at Mr.. Thos. KinseIla s
funeral VIII ich TOOK place III a Catholic
church.
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Wecan most heartily assure the Staunton VINDI
GATOR that when we differ with that excellent
Journal concerning Mr.. Randalls policy we Go not
even attempt to lay down boundaries which Shall
exclude brother Democrats who do not agree with
us upon economical questions What we have said
concerning bolting'' was simply intended to apply
to an organized caucus bolt under the lead of Mr.
Rainfall, which we believe was intended, but which
because of outspOken press comments has been
forsaken. Now, Democrats in Congress who do
not approve of the Morrison bill Can vote for or
against it as they will. They can weigh in their
several minds their reasons for and against the
BILL but such Sc is very different from that
a minority Of Democrats pooling their issue.
joining in a Eand to bolt the caucus, and going
over bodily to the Republicans I hat was what we
feared, but that scheme has been foied-such dan
ger has been happily averted. -Richnaond State.
We do not agree With our contemporary
that at any time a ''bolt" was intended
There has at no time since public opinion
had an opportunity to be expressed, pos
sibility that the Democratic Congressman
would attempt by caucus to make protec-
ton a test of party loyalty. But we do
agree with it that this is nc time for Dem
ocrats to be making economics party
test. The Republican party. claiming to
be protection par excellence, fellowships
with distinguished free trade leaders and
even elevates them to cabinet positions.
The Democratic party can hardly be less
wise. The tariff is purely matter of bus
inet.s for the congressional districts 10 de-
eide and should be decided there. No
man Who has read with any care the pro-
ceedings of the Springer 1nvestlg ating
committee for several weeks past can have
any doubt that to secure pere and hon
est government should be at this crisis The
Supreme neotire of every American. AS
for Mr.. Randall, we Can pay him no higher
or truer compliment than by saying that
be is to the Dem lcratic party Of the Union
what the Richmond State is to Virginia.
not exceeded by any Of his contemporaries
IN ability or the truest loyalty to his
party.
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CAPITOL NOTES-STATE AND
Ma FIONA J@


The Democratic caucus Of the members
of the legislature held on Wednesday night,
passed resolutions declaring that members
of that party in the legislature will remain
there as long as business requires it. Later,
a resolution was adopted declaring that II
it is found necessary. there shall De
an extra session called. 1t is stated
that at the Coalition caucus held
Tuesday night, a southwestern men,
Der offered resolution allowing members
of that party to sign call for an extra
session if they see fit. Senator Grim, of
Page. who presided over the caucus, de
clared he would not preside over body
that would refuse to comply with their
pledge. No action was taken.
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JOHN s. WISE AND PAGE
MEGA RTY.

TY REPLIES TO THE RENUNCIATION-
THE ARTICLE AND THE LETTERS.
Page McCarty in Democratic Campaign,
March ]st]
How characteristic of the individual is
Mr.. Johnny Wlse's stump speech on the
witness stand. A man occupying a seat
IN Congress stolen. with manufactured
votes, himself the very exemplar of viru-
lent prejudice, braggart and bully, the
hero of thirteen bloodless duels, kicked
out OF the Democratic party and St ling
his little stock IF braii TO Malone
frozen out of recognition by honest men
and Teegated to the association of the
negroes whom he deceiyts and who are his
superiors in all that makes even pre-
tence to manhood. Johnny Wise. forsot tn,
talking about villifcat1on, when he and
his gang never had any other capital but
villiication, prejudice and falsehood.
He asserts that Cameron was elected by
a m iority of the white voters, and that
Tie Democratic Convention last summer
at Lynchburg was in favor of drawing the
color line--tWO fair specimen bricks of his
fabrication.
All the coached witnesses in the Coali-
assertions as facts. even before the court
of Staiwart Radicals to whom Mr. Wise
volunteers as prosecuting attorney and
subOrned witness against his own State.
Communicated to the Wing, March 81
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Among the last acts was the removal on
Tuesday of the incompetent Judge Shu-
mate of t'auquier and the election of b.
M. Spilm in his place. Mr.. Shumate
was the telegraph operator who was made
a judge by the Mahoneites without any
knowled of law. la 81
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Richmond has cause to call this legisla-
ture ''blessed" for refusing to consolidate
the Richmond q Danville and the Midland
railroads. 1t was remarkable PROPOSE
tion to unite corporation openly alleged
not to be solvent, with one of the best
railroad properties, the Midland, that
crosses the soil of the State.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
RICHMOND. March Cd. 1S


About twelve months ago, as is we'll
known to many persons, l resolved never
again to recognize the practice of duelling.
A few weeks ago my political disabilities
incurred under the duelling act were for
the st cond time removed by the Legisla-
ture. The above conclusion was stated
under oath on Monday last. My reasons
for SO deciding were satisfactory to my
self. II ose of a private nature are of no
concern to the public. The public consid
Grafton most potent in my deci ion was
that l am satisfied public opinion will
not sus' ain duelllst in any civilized COM
munity at the present day. h ..
II enceforth, therefore, | wish it public
ly understood that l will not fight duel
or be party to one.
make this declaration public beca use
some persons may expect me TO resent
several assaults Of late appearing in news
papers. especially in the paper called The
COnpdlqn.
Ii had intended to recognize the edi.
tor of that paper would have done so
long agO, for the articles last appearing
are no worse than many others that have
been published. w. Page McCarty can
have no difficulty with me.
If tie ttmmoDwta THIS attorney Of the
town where that paper is published had
done his duty McCarty would have been
in Jail long ago as the utterer of criminal
libel. A poor man here in Richmond was
sent to Jail some months ago for an Of
fence much less than his.
81, ce McCarty killed Mr.. John b. Nor
decai he has been going about sme ng Il
blood on his hands and painting for more,
apparently
Without stake of any sort, he has malic-
lously sought to provoke difficulties; first
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On the subject of railroads, the House
passed an excellent bill requiring railroads
to fence their roads along the entire line.
When it got to the Senate it was amended
so as to require them to erect fences on
both sides of their road beds only where
the road passes through enclosed lands
and lots. 1t was also amended there. so
as to fine person from $50 to $50 who
shall lead or drive horse on railroad
except to cross it.
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE IN ROCK
BRIDGE AND AUGUSTA COUNTIES

DRoPERTy G ,sTlNG $4,000 NOW OFFERED
Il FOR IS, o..
Desira Bile dwelling for sale The owner offers for
sac that desirable aud ellgiDly
ituated residence ON Coater St., A ,,NA ~ +
known as New Kalorama." IT ESaHNSn~ln
has eight rooms. with gas and ~ IisS2 n
stable and the usual outhouses, all in good repair
The building has just been painted and put il
Thorough order l am very DESTROYS of dsposing of
the property and will sell for 5000 Ton asy terms)
what cost me ,00u three years ago, any one drsi
ing invest in real estate will find il his advan
tage to Apply to me. HI. p. DICKINSON.
Staunton. Va
Information regarding the property may be had
at the NINDICAToR office. jan 25tf.
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EOR RENT-A very desirable Country Store
+ Stand. For further Information, enquire at
VINDICATOR OFFICE
March IA 1884 2t StauutOn Va.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

i -
/ have been selling Try GOODS in MOUNT
SOLUN eleven years. Have done a safe pleasant,
and satisfactory business but on account OF bad
health, not being abe to attend to my store and
take care of my business, | am forced to sell my
stock l have a large stock of such goods as suit
this market. ! also have a lease On the Store
House running four yea from the first of april
next. This is nod STA d. would not under any
circumstances give it up were alb to continue in
the business Come to see o. add ess
CHARLl s DUVALT.
Mount Scion. Augusta Co., Va.
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NEW HARDWARE FIRM.
The undersigned on the 18th of March, 1884, sold
the hardware business conducted by him in Staun-
ton. sill sept 1st 1873, to the finn Of Andrew G.
Woods q Go take this occasion to express my
sincere g attitude 10 the public generally for the
years NAM d, and it affords pleasure to econ-
mend my successors to my old patrons, which
can Confidently do, from the fact that Mr..
Woods has been associated with me for he past
eight years and is we'll and faYorab'y known to the
public as an energetic business man.
HUGH M. MCILHANY.
The firm of A. q WOODS & CO., respectfully
announce 70 The public that having purchased the
stock aud fixtures of II, M. McIhany, they will
continue the Hardware business at the old stand
and shall eEdeavor to merit the liberal patronage
which was extended to their predecessor
A. G. WOODS & co.
mar14 At
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The National Council of the n 4tional
Union League was held in Washington and
James S.Negley elected President. VIM. E.
Chandler, of Electoral to memory, was
chosen one of the Vice Presidents. It,
Gov. Jho. f. Lewis, CoalitioDist of Vir-
ginia. addressed it on the subject of bour-
bonism and misrule at the South. He
made no mention, that we can see, of the
Kendall bond contract. the Central
Asylum contract, the Virginia peniten-
siary, the holding over of Federal flee
holders to take seats to which they were
not entitled in the Virginia legislature.
the evidence of Violet Keeling as to how
Democratic colored men arc prosecuted by
their colored brethren-ln short of none of
those things that the old Bourbon Repub-
licans of 1868, and their Coalition allies OF
1884, have been trying in the State OF Vir-
ginia. Hon. John S. Dezendorf. Straight
out Repub lean. made speech in which
he said that while he and the other
Straightout Republicans in Virginia were
WlIlluS duu duAlUuS lOf UNION OIL all Une
opponents of Democracy in their State,
they wanted that union established on
fair and honorable terms, and would &C
cept no other, and that tamely submitting
to Mahone's dictation was the farthest
thing from their intention.
A letter received in Washington by
prominent Virginia Republican, from Col
John s. Mosby, under date of January 26.
says: ''As Mahone's light has been snuff.
ed out, do hope that the Virginia Re
publicans will consign hlm now to ever
lasting oblivion. To do that two things
IRE necessary. a. Have a straightout
convention and send delegates to Chicago
ignore Malone and his gang altogether.
z Put out a straight electoral ticket and
don't combine in any way with Malone
IF he wants to come into the republican
party, let him come as high private in
the rear rank, and then let him serve in
that capacity until he is purged of all b is
sins. -
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A resolution was adopted by the Senate
inquiring into what members of the State
boards of the Educational and Charitable
Institutions, hold either State or Fede raj
Offices, and was offered with view to the
removal of all such.
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of schools and that is to let the intelli-
gent blacks manage the schools of their
race. 1t would be an experiment? That
is true, what new good is obtained with
out experiment And if it is al expert
meDt; so much the better. 1t is not an
irrsvocable arrangement; it is as Temporal
~ as the legislation that creates it and as
capable of change. If it does not work
well. nothing is easier than at the end of
two years to repeal it. Two years would
be lost? Not bit of it; the intelligent
colored people would have too much pride
of race to let the two years be lost, and if
it succeeds, as we believe it will, we solve
the only vexed question that is left to
create friction between the two races. Gov.
Cameron will veto it? All. well, that is
something the legislature has nothing to
do with. If the Executive chooses to veto
the first and only opportunity that the
colored man has had offered him to take
|step forward, then that is matter he can
account to the people for.
AS a party matter, we may say that
many good Democrats differ from the
|LyncEburg platform, as Mr.. Keiner does
on this question but it IS superfuous to
add we are not one of them. In the first
place it is a matter of plighted party faith.
THAT is question we'll worth considering.
When campaign has been won on
platform and won by an overwhelming
majority, second thoughts about carrying
lit out are not the best recommendation to
the future suffrage of the people who are
Expected to accept the next platform. In
khe campaign the Democratic party, flying
this promise on its flag, received very
nespectable number of colored votes in
counties where they were of great conse-
buence. Is it not matter OF faith to those
voters? We believe the hope of almost
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