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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-09-11

Miss Halle Sourbeer is on o visit to
friends in Williamspcrt.
Prof. Spatheman. Of New Jersey, is the
guest of Mr. Geo. Miflir.
Mr.. Gee. Espenshado and family, of
Virginia, are tho guests of Mr.. j. X.
Desher. Mr.. L. was formerly resident of
Columbia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
The Majorities in Ohio and West Virginia

1t is impossible even at this time to state
definitely what were the Republican ana
Democratic majorities in Ohio ana
West Virginia, respectively, in the
elections of the 14th instant. From what
we have been able to learn, we suppose
that the Republican majority in Ohio was
twelve or fifteen thousand, and the Demo-
cratic majority in West Virginia about five
or six thousand, which is about two thou
sand more than we expected. These cleo
lions have not SO materially changed the
chances of the parties in the Presidential
election as was expected. The effect, ii
any, is to give increased assurance OF the
election of the Democratic ticket. 1t will
discourage the Republicans, as they now
see that Ohio is really doubtful, instead
of certain Republican State, as it was
supposed to be; and it will encourage the
Democrats, as they now see that West Vir-
cipia, which some considered doubtful,
may be recognized as certain to vote the
Democratic ticket. Upon a review of the
situation, we feel warranted in giving the
assurance that all is well, and that the
Democratic ''skies are bright and brighten
ing"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
REGISTER NOW, ANDDON'T WAIT
TO THE LAST DAY-THE 18TH
Astounding Republican Frauds in Cincin
natl.

The following extract from the address
of the Democratic State Committee OF
Ohio, shows how the Rel ublicans carried
Cincinnati
1.-THE enumeration of male inhabitants in
1888 shows that there were 66, 1913 males. OF
which number 1858 we're colored, and yet
over 1900 votes were polled at the cleo
ton in that city The enumeration taken
in 1888 included all persons over the age
of twenty-one years, whether they were
naturalized citizens or not. Yet within a
period Of fifteen months from that date we
find cast in that city 1000 more votes than
there were citizens only year previous.
At least 5000 votes cast in Hamilton
county on last Tuesday We're fraudulent
republican votes cast by United States mar
shals and non-resldents.
IN understanding these shameful meth
DDS the republicans have only succeeded in
securing plurality of about ten thousand
for the head of their ticket on total vote
cast Of nearly eight hundred thousand, a loss
| of 5000 in their majority as compared wi b
the vote for State officers when James A.
Garfield was candidate four years ago.
son the day following tho election the
republican committee of Ohio, with reck-
less disregard for truth and initiating the
example of their illust1ious chief, caused
to be spread broadcast over the country
that they had carried Ohio by %, COO ma
jority. For political effect they were will
ling to exaggerate and lie. We feel it our
duty to lay lay these facts before the peo-
pie of the country
''The result of this election in Ohio need
not discourage demo Gratis here or elsewhere,
but considering the fearful odds against us
must, and will give cause Of encourag
to the people Of Ohio to continue this fight.
The battle has just begun"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
What the Ohio Election Indicates.

AS the Philadelphia Times says, the re-
suit of the late State election in Ohio is an
unerring index that Ohio, with her over
whelming Republican majority for an &C
ceptable Presidential candidate, must be
fought over again in November, to assure
her electoral vote for Blaine. 1t assures
Indiana to Cleveland without a desperate
struggle, and it is notice that Illinois, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin must be contested as at
least remotely doubtful States. 1t is notice
to the leaders of the Plumed Knight that
his battle henceforth is against fearful gale
and tide; that just when he and his resources
are exhausted, the Cleveland leaders take
the field with fresh resources and growing
popular sentiment in their favor. We be-
lieve, therefore, that "Blaine is BEATEN
We believe that Blaine is beaten for one
reason, and for that reason he justly deserves
to be beaten. He has been heard in Maine,
in New York, in Pennsylvania, in nearly ev-
cry chief centre Of Ohio, in West Virginia
and in Michigan, and he has yet to utter the
first word in favor of honest government, of
reduced taxation, of repeating the hundred
millions of surplus and of restoring the ma
tional authority to public Integrity and
economy. He has not uttered one word
that could offend the jobbers of the land;
not one word to chill the hopes of banded
plurdsrers; not one word to give assurance
that Star-Route thieves shall cease to mock
justice under the shadows of the Capitol +;
not one word to recall the nation to an hon.
est ballot and to honest administration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
Tucker in Buckingham.

On last Thursday, Hon. J. RAN Tucker
made speech at New Store, Buckingham
county. A correspondent of the Richmond
dispatch says:
Mr.. Tucker unclaimed the earnest at.
tention af his crowd for more than two
hours. His speech was able, temperate,
and filled with wisdom, pathos, and wit.
NJ any ladies were in attendance, and they
are all for him. Indeed, there have never
been any Republican ladies in our county.
Ours is thinking people, and the many
interesting facts presented by Mr.. Tucker
will be subjects for the earnest considera-
ton of the people at home. AS he always
does, he has made an impression on the
voters 4 mean white voters) which will
tell in November.
Ample supplies of provisions were on
hand, and every one had good time.
Mr.. Tucker was followed by an English
man, j. W. Hebditch, in forcible and
telling speech.
The Democrats erected Cleveland and
Hendricks pole and flag 100 feet high.
Tucker had the whole crowd of 800 voters,
and they will vote for him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
THE FAIR-ITS ASSOCIATIONS.

The Baldwin Augusta Fair is an institu-
ton which this city and county should ever
cherish with feelings and interest akin to
the dearest privileges with which they are
blessed, Its foundations were laid in broad
comprehensive purposes, and upon the
greatest of our resources-Agriculture
rests its chief cornerstone. With such a
superstructure, its diversified advantages
enter into the progress of our people in
minor and mixed industries, and welcomes
to its side as handmaidens in it's great aims
commercial, manufacturing, and all the
pursuits which elevate the community, and
directs its capital and resources to the at
tainment of genuine prosperity. Its
seventeenth annual exhibition has come and
gone. If its iilustrious founder can have
in the mansions Of tue blest, a view of Lhe
scenes upon earth where his great soul and
lofty genius moved and exercised immense
power among men, he could ask no greater
trophy of his times than to have witnessed
last week the progress of the heartfelt
work to which bis incompatible ability and
energies were in special measure devoted.
The people who thronged the grounds
displayed in their personal and social char
acters, bright and living illustration of
the elegance and strength of our section of
the State. Continuing to increase in num-
bers each successive day to Thursday, it is
not an over-estimate to say that ten thou
sand were present.
All our industrial pursuits and enter
prises shared in c. mmon effort to exhibit
the resources of the county in natural
wealth and enlightened progress. Elegant
and chivalrous men had the approval and
smiles Of woman, who peculiarly adorned
the noble station of her superiority. Pleas
ure and business mingled in common joy
The grand old war-worn veterans had day
of infinite delight, and our young soldiely
fine time.
The order was good and the management
excellent, and, from first to last, there can
NO other feeling arise than to wish that
each returning season may continue to
come and go as that of 1884.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
The Certain Doubtful, and the Doubtful Ger
tain.

At the beginning of the canvass, Ohio,
which was then considered certain for the
Republicans in the Presidential election is
now, by virtue of the result of the recent
State election, recognized as a doubtful
State; and West Virginia which was consid-
dered as doubtful State, at the beginning
of the canvass, is now known to be certain
for the Democrats; and thus it is, that what
was considered certain, is now doubtful,
and what was considered doubtful, is now
certain; and now the election of Cleveland
and Hendricks, which might have been con-
sidered doubtful heretofore, may now be
considered certain. The result in West
Virginia gives assurance that the solidity
of the South will not be broken, and as it
then only requires the additional votes Of
New York and Indiana to elect Cleveland
and Hendricks, and as there can be but lit
tie doubt that they will receive not only the
votes of those States, but also of New Jer
sey and Connecticut, and probably Cali
fornia, Nevada, and some other, their cleo
ton may be considered certain. They may
even receive the electoral votes of Ohio,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Massa-
chusetts. We think the chance of the Dem
ocrats to carry Ohio is better than the chance
of the Republicans TO elect Blaine, and yet
we do not expect the Democrats to carry
Ohio, though the National Democratic COM
mittee thinks they probably will.
CATHOLICS PRESENT A CANE TO Gov.
CLEvELAND.-Shortly after the arrival of
Gov. Cleveland at Albany from New York
City ON last Friday, he was waited upon by
a committee consisting of Rev. Thomas De-
vany and Frank T. Kean, from the Catho-
lie church at Gilman, ILL.,, who presented
him with gold headed ebony cane bearing
the following inscription: 'FVoted to Hon.
Grover Cleveland at the Catholic church
fair at Gilman, H., September, 1884
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
the fOlloWing:.

OHIo's COMPLETE Columbus,
October 1S.-The returns by counties Com
plete) do rot change the pluralities given
last night. Unexpectedly the Prohibition
and Greenback- Butler votes increase pro-
portionately with those of the Democrats
and Republicans. The Prohibition vote
vote last year was $500; this year it is
$50. The Greenback vote last year was
2, 403; this year it is 3, 7o0-showing no CO.
alition, but that party lines were closely
followed.
The total Prohibition and Greenback vote
is IL, AT, or 1,126 more than Robinson S
plurality. The rest of the Republican tick
ct has an average majority over all Of over
5000. The total vote is $50, 373. Last year
it was 715,619 In October, 1880, it was
TIC, 1856; and in November 1880, it was 1874,
967. There is no change in congressman,
except an increase of $50 in Romei's ma
iority over Hurd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
Think Of it, Virginians.

The negro deputy marshal who shot and
Killed white man in Cincinnati on cleo
ton day was henchman oe the Republi-
can party. 1t was a foul murder, and
Blaine is responsible for it. Blaine is a
South hater. He invented the bloody shirt
trick, and if Blaine has his way he will
have the South overrun with negro mar
shals carrying cooked pistols ready to shoot
down white men. Virginians, think of it.
Richmond State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
GRAZING: LANDS
AT
p UBLIC SALE,
HIGHLAND, POCAHoNTAs, AND RATH
COUNTIES.


| Under Trust Deed from aThomas CampbeII
Benjamin B. Campbell, Samuel Il Campbell
John Campbell and A. Hanson Campbell, to
Thomas j. Niche, executed Dec. 18th 1872 and
by authority of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county In the chancery suits of A. C.
Campbelfs EXors vs.. A. G. Campbell's Devil
Hedges x'or, NC. entered april l0th 1885,
and by request of parties secured, l will pro-
coed, in 'front.' OF the Court of Highland
county, at Monterey, Va, on
| Tuesday, the 2Sh of October, 1851.
to sell at public auction, the following valua-
| Bile real estate, to witt
First, The lands known as THOMAS CAMP
BELLS PADDY'S KNOB LANDS, lying on
| the Allegheny Mountain, in the counties of
Highland and Bath in Virginia. and Pocahon-
tas in West Virginia, about IS miles west
| from Monterey, adjoining the lands of Jacob
Lightner and others, containing Thirty
| five undPed Acres. more or less
These are the best OF mountain pasture lands:
some in fine timber, but most of the tract well
set l. grass, and so well adapted to grazing ana
well known to cattle men, as hardly TO require
description.
known as the PULLIN LAND, lying near the
Sounding Knob, in same vicinity, and adJO1n-
ing the estate lands of James Gwin, deco.
Third, ne'half of tract OF l77 acres. on the
Little Mountain" adjoining s. A. Porter and
others, on the headwaters of Jackson's River,
about mile, Sou Invest of Courthouse
| Foui tn, All the oil her lands and interests in
lands mbraced in the said Trust Deed, and u OF
heretofore appropriated under orders of
Court toward payment of said Trust debts,
including under this head the smaller Thorn
as Campbell tracts, 32H acres at head of Jack
sons River, about miles west of Court b ouse,
% acres on Bac, Creek, adjoining the Home
Pace and 60 acres. 80 acres, and Is acres in Po-
cahontas county also 1000 acres on Allegheny
mountain (Warwick's Draft), about Ii miles
Southwest OF Courthouse and the interests of
the grantors in said Trust and also of VIM. NJ.
Campbell in the unsold lands of jams Il.
Cambel1, decd lying in the counties of High
land and Pocs hontas, including the following
tracts in Highland, viz: "a acres, IL acres adj
joing James Gay, 40 acres. 1872 acres, 1882 acres
and acres all near the head of Jackson's Riv
err about miles Southwest from the Court
house, (Rodgers tractsl, and SO acres on Alle-
ghaDy, about IL miles west from Courthouse,
known as the Bright land, and 40 acres on east
side of JacKsOns River, adjoining Thompson
and Gwin, about miles Southwest from the
Courthouse, and % acres at Monterey (Seig
tract).
These lands have special value for the rang
| ing of young stock.
| TERMS OF SALE: Cash TO pay all EXPENSES
| attending SALE and all costs OF the pending
| causes aforesaid and residue in instruments al
ore, Two, and three years, ON bonds with ap-
| served till paid.
| GRANVILLE EASTMAN,
| 99eP-o-o Jus Trustee
copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

TIE SOLID SoUTH.-The preservati ton OF
liberty in this country depends upon the
success of the Democratic party, and the
success of the Democratic party depends
upon solid South, ergo the preservation
of liberty depends upon solid South, and
hence all lovers of liberty should rejoice
that, in the language of the Lynchburg
VuNinian, the South is still solid; solid for
the Union; for harmony and peace; for
State equality, for resistance to section
alism; for reform in the Government and
honesty Of Administration: in short, fol
Cleveland and Hendricks, who represent
what the Democratic party of the country
are now contending for.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

A BRAKEMAN BADLY HURT.-Last Satur-
day, young man named King, brakeman
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, was
struck on the head by an overhead bridge
near Ivy, and injured so that the doctor
thinks hewill die. He was taken TO Char
lottesville. He belonged to the western di-
vision, and was not acquainted with this
end of the road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

ACCIDENT TO RIDDLEBERGER.-T
Shenandoah Valley says that, on last We'd
nesday, "whilst Capt. Riddleberger, accom-
panied by his wife and another lady, was
driving through the town of Woodstock, his
horses took fright, ran and threw out the
occupants. Mrs. Riddle5erger was consid-
erably hurt"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

WEST VIRGINIA-FIvE THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED AND NINETY-EIGHT DEMOCRATIC
MAJORITY Wheeling, ". Va, October IS.
This evening the official returns from all
the counties in the State were received with
the exception of one or two, from which
reliable though unofficial news has been re-
ceived. The following are the majorities
for Wilson, Governor, in each congressional
district: First district, $685. Second district,
go; Third district, 2. 467; Fourth district,
1926. This gives the State to the Demo-
Gratis by 5,298 majority. This is gain of
2,100 votes over the fusion of the Green
hackers and Republicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
Dropped BEAD.

Early last Monday morning, while in the
act of kindling fire to cook breakfast,
Mrs. Jane McFerrin, Of Sinking Creek, in
this county, instantly dropped to the floor
dead For a long while she has been a
great sufferer from an incurable disease,
ard was very much dcbiitated at tie me
of her sudden demise. She was atou 70
yea of age.-Greenbrier Independent 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

DESTROYED BY FIRE.-The Shenandoah
Valley says that, on Tuesday night Of last
week, clover-sced huller, the property OF
Abram Pickering and George Ryman, a hay
rick, stack Of clover which would have
produced 10 Or 10 bushels of seed, located
on the farm of Mr.. Geo. Harrison, about 4
miles south of New Market, were destroy
ed by fire. The fire is supposed to have
originated from an engine, used in threshing
during the day. Mr.. Harrison's loss On the
hay and grain will be about So, and $500
will about cover the loss of the hnller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

WHAT Hon. JOHN S. BARBOUR SAYS
In his speech at Democratic meeting in
Fredericksburg on last Friday night, Hon.
John S. Barbour said ''that the national
democratic committee never contemplated
carrying Ohio, and that the result of that
election had not impaired the bright pros
pect for brilliant democratic victory on the
4th of November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
Address of the National Democratic Com
mittee,

On Thursday last, the National Demo
cratic Committee issued an encouraging adj
dress, which we regret we have not the
space to publish in full, which says that we
may confidently expect majority in Ohio
for Cleveland and Hendricks in November.
The address states that the Blaine managers
expended not less than 100000 in Ohio,
and more than 800, 1000 in West Virginia
in their political work; that they employed
in political jobs the men engaged i'll the
postal service of the United States; that the
payment of veterans by the Commissioner
of Pensions has been delayed by him with
the purpose of convincing them to vote for
Mr.. Blaine; that they armed the marshals of
the United States and melted them to vio-
lerce and outrages; that these abuses of
political power have bsen committed with
the full sanction of Mr.. Blaine, whom they
made one of their county and ward-workers
in the two States; and that the country is
fully aroused and alarmed at the corrupt
influences surrounding Mr.. Blaine, and will
reject him for the Presidency. The address
further says that Mr.. Blaine, the specula-
tors, and the corporations have grown rich,
but trade is stagnant. 'The commerce Of
the country has decayed," says the address.
Mills are standing idle. Where wages have
not been stopped, they have been reduced
Merchants and laborers going about seek
ing employment in vain; women and chill
dren are beginning to want bread, and yet
the farmer can find no profitable market
for his grain. These circumstances afford
conclusive proof that few interested have
been cared for by the Republicanmanagers
at the expense of the interest of the great
body of the people.
The address concludes by reminding the
Democracy of the country that these evils
can be eradicated only by victory in No
vember over the INSCRIPTIONS men who are
now endeavoring to seize the Presidency,
and that this victory can only be assured by
complete organization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

Remember that you cannot Register after
Saturday, Oct, 25th. See to it Democrats,
that eceay man who will vote for Cleveland,
Hendricks and Tucker, has his name ON the
Registration books before that date. II
not done then it will be too late.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
COURT DAY-A TREAT IN STORE.

1t affords us pleasure 10 announce thai
our citizens will have the pleasure on mex
Monday-Court-day-to hear speech or
the political issues by Mr.. Henry s. Walker,
of West Virginia, one of the most eloquent
speakers in this country. He is well
posted politician, and an eloquent and forci
bic speaker. We hope there will be large
audience to greet him,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22

WATCH PRESENTED TO Gov. CLEvE-
LAND.-In New York last week, Thomas
Harland presented the Governor with g sill
yer watch made by his (Harland's) grand
father in Norwich, Conn, in 1880, when
Mr.. Cleveland's grandfather was an ap-
prentice in the shop, which was afterward
repaired by the Governors grandfather
when he superseded Harland as proprietor.
The repair marks were visible on the
was much pleased with the gift, thanked
Mr.. Harland cordially, and asked him to
write sketch Of the history Of the time
ninon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
Word to Old-Line Whigs-Letter from
Hon. A. II. H. Stuart.

We publish in this issue an interesting
and instructive letter from Hon. A. IL. d.
Stuart in response to number of gen.
tlemen who requested him to give bis
''views of the tariff plank in the Demo
cratic platform, adopted by the Chicago
Convention, as compared with those advo-
Gated by Henry Clay and other distin-
gnished Wings, including himself" We
commend it to our readers and especially
to those good old-line Wings who followed
the gallant and peerless "Harry of the
West,' and who still fondly venerate his
memory, and cherish the principles he SO
ably and eloquently maintained,
Were Henry Clay now living, his eio-
quent voice would be heard in favor of the
election of Cleveland and Hendricks, and
he would lash, as with whip of scorpions
the corrupt leaders of the Republican
party. Nothing more is needed to vindl-
cate the patriotism of the d-line Wings
of this State than the fact that Augusta,
Loudoun, Bedford, and all other Wing
counties, are now strong Democratic coun-
ties. The Wing counties remained firm
and steadfast, though the famous "Tenth
Legion of Democracy Rockingham,
Shenandoah, and Page-gave way.
If this State should fail to give large
majority for Cleveland and Hendricks, it
will not be the fault of the old line Wings.
The hitherto Wing counties will rally to
their support. We would appeal to the
counties heretofore Democratic to emu
late their good example. AS the Wings are
fighting under the Democratic banner, the
Democrats should rally to their support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-10-22
VALE OF yALUaRrE REAY psT.TE

q VI III q Abs.E ENElAL ES TAEE
~ IN AUGUSTA COUNCY-By virtue of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
entered at the May term, 1881, thereof will
proceed to sell. at public auction, to the high
est bidder, in front of the Court-houee in the
city of Staunton. on
Wednesday,, the 29h day Of October 1884,
that valuable farm of which Henry SwartZel
died seized and possessed, containing 65%
acres, according to the report of survey of John
&. Slower, filed in the papers of the cause of
Fisher and ais. VS.. SwartZels Admir-. Said
farm lies in the upper end of Augusta county
above Greenville, and is the same that the
widow of said Henry SwartZel has occupied
since his death.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and for the balance of
purchase-money bonds will be required, paya-
bic in one, two, and three years, from day of
sale, bearing interest from date and the title
Will be retained for ultimate security.
III. ST. GEO. TUCKER. Comm,r.