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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

In quarrel at Macon. Ga, Tuesday,
over business transaction, John r. Bur-
nett fatally stabbed H. c. Turpin, who died
in few hours Turpin was native Of
Richmond, Va, ana Burnett is a son Of
Judge J. c. Burnett, prominsnt citizen of
Macon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

CRows.-The Alexandria Gazette says:
Thousands Of crows now rQost in the trees
about Arlington at night. Persons who
live in that neighborhood say that as they
pass there in the evening it looks as if a pail
had been thrown over the cemetery or night
had settled on the tree tops. Every tree
and the trees at Arlington are large and
close together--is so covered that one can't
see the limbs. They look like pyramids of
crows, and the ground Il covered too.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

The Veda, the sacred book of the Brah-
minis, was extant 1900 years before
the beginning of the Christian era, and
contains good deal Of what our ancestors
thought and believed nearly 1000 years
ago. It has been, and still is, the founda-
ton of the religion of 1873, 000, 600 of human
beings-who are mostly subjects OF the
Empress of India, the Queen of England
But it is believed the day is not far distan
when the Bible will take the place OF the
Veda.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Geo. c. Gorham, the bloOdy-shirt waver
of the Washington Republican and persis-
tent defamer of Virginia and the South,
has resigned his position on that paper, to
go into the telephone business in New
York. With Elan off the Wing and Cor
ham out of the Republican, Malone has
lost his two bowers. and will now have to
go it alone, except for the little assistance
that Arthur may lend him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

PASSAGE OF THE RE-APPoRTIoNMENT
BILL.-The bill re-apportioning the Con-
gressional Districts was passed over the
Governors veto last Friday-inthe Senate,
by a vote OF 10 to 8; and in the House by
vote of IS to 26. Two weeks ago, we pub
lished the apportionment as agreed upon in
caucus, and that is the apportionment
adopted and passed over the veto.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Rev. P. A. Peterson of the Virginia Con-
ference, in recent sermon at Lynchburg,
ON the "Origin of Methodisw,'' stated
that the Methodist denomination is the
largest ip the United States and now num-
bsrs 4, 00Q, zee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

g,opaEp IN JArL-In Pocahontas coun-
ty. ", Va, Charles Harouf, charged with
destroying the buggy Of A. W. Whitmore,
in default of bail in the sum of $500, has
been lodged in Jail to await aa Indictment
by the Grand Jury.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

The Norfolk Nrginian says: ''Miss Min
ME Madden made sensation in this city
last Friday by assuming the role of Mr..
Bergh by calling to account man who was
dragging calf along the street by the tail.
When assured that it didn't hurt, she re
piled that she was quite sure it hurt the
calf's sense of pride to be dragged along
the streets in such an undignifed man.
merit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Eli Madlong attempted to practice medi-
cine near Denver, Col, without knowing
anything Of the profession. One of his pa
tienrs died from the effects of his prescrip.
tions, and the friends of the patient hanged
the doctor. If that example should be follow
Ell generally, the number of hangings would
be numerous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

] eWhat grand country this would be, to
be sure, if there were no Republican party
in 1t. Heaven speed the day when par y
national in its extent and in its objects shall
rule this magnificent empire, and es pecially
when that "fair land of Poland" the South
shall be allowed the privilege of regarding
the Federal Government as her shield and
defence instead of as now master always
threatening her with dire punishment for
crimes which she has not committed. 1t is
the mission ofthe Democratic party, wheth-
er its national conventions meet in the
East or the West, in the South or the North,
to make the Union not only one but in6is
visible by sections. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

J. H. Rives, Chairman of the Republ'c can
State Central Committee, repudiates the
meeting of the so-called Republican Com
rnittee held at the Wing Office in Richmond
on Saturday, the 10Th inst. He says it was
irregular and unauthorized and declares
that it will not be recognized by him. Sic
'em, Tige, it is NO funeral of ours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Mr.. Abram Conner discovered vein of
coal, IN the hollow back of Mr.. w. 8. Mil
ler's near Palestine, mile and a half from
this town. Some of the coal was tried in the
blacksmith-shop near by, and pronounced
to be first-rate coal. We hope it macy
be found there in paying quantities; if it is,
it will be big bonanza to this town.
Aldersoa (W. Va.,) Statesman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

From the University Magazine we learn
that the University of Edinburgh has ex-
tended an invitation to the University CT
Virginia to send a representive to the Gee
bration of its ter-centenary, which will be
held on April 10th, 18th, and 18th, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

TIE INDEPENDENT VOTER IN THE NEXT
CAMpA1eN.-An editorial on this subject in
the March Century says: 1--WE venture,
thus early, two predictions: One is that the
independent voter will be found on the side
OF the candidate whose past life gives tue
best guarantee that he is in sympathy with
the convictions and aims of the independent
voter; and the other is that the candidate
supported by the independent voter will be
the next President of the United States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
JOs. N. RYAN, ok.
Shef1ey q Bumgardner, p. q feb2H-4t
GALE OF VALUAsLE REAL ESTATE

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
y IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.-By virtue OF Q
decree OF the circuit court OF Augusta county.
entered at the November term 1888, in the
cause of CANDLES Ex'Or vs.. Logan and ais,
the undersigned will sell at public auction, ON
Monday, the 24th day of March, 1884,
Court day. at II O'Clock IN front of the Court
house In the city of StanntoE, that valuable
landed estate of which Jane E. Gamble Decd
died seized and possessed. consisting of two
separate tracts. as shown by the plat ard sur
vey of John Slower
The first tract contains $40 acres, r..
aud 16 poles. and Is the old homestead Of
Theophilus Gamble, decd, situated in the
county OF Augusta near Spring Hill. The Ia, d
Is OF fine quality, well watered, with an album
dance Of timber. good out buildings, and con-
vcntent to schools, churches &C., In an excel
lent ighbOrhOod, aud has on It a sub. -.
HOUSE. H5fI
This property offers o rare chance to parties
desiring valuable land.
TERMS: Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and SAFE, and for the balance OF purchase mon
ey. bonds will be required, pay abb q In one two.
and three W ars with interest from date of sale
and the title to be retained IS ultimate security
WIN. RI. GAMBLE,
81. ST. GEO. TUCKER,
1eOZ6-tdS Com las toner's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

In!Lynchburg, last Tuesday, young man
named Draper McKennon, while intoxicat-
ed, attempted suicide by shooting himself.
The ball lodged near the shoulder, infiict-
ing wound not considered dangerous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
From present indications the Mahoneites

From present indications the Mahoneites
will not e bible up and walk away with all
the white Republicans in the State. The
names of Lieut.. CIV. Lewis, Mr.. Rives, Mr..
Wickham, Mr. Dezendorf, Mr. Mckenzie,
and of nearly all the old, well known and
respected Republicans of the State, are
conspicuonsly absent from the list of those
who were parti, to general Mahone's con-
ference la week. The friends of those
gentlem II are the authority for the state
ment that they will patiently submit no
lon ger to the tyran GUS domination OF a
Democratic scalawag, and that being the
tru- representatives of the true Republicans
in Virginia, they will represent their party
in the National Republican Convention, or
know the reason why.-Ater Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

A Lynchburg letter says: During the
storm Friday week Bedford farmer named
Andrews, residing near New London, had
six fine horses killed by lightning and his
stable demolished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

HUNTERS, TAKE NoTICE.-Hunters
should bear it in mind that it is not now
lawful, west of the Blue Ridge Mountain,
to kill or capture pheasants or wild turkeys
between February LIST and October 1st, and
cartridges between January 1st and Octo-
Der 18th aud August list; nor elsewhere. ID
the State. cartridges, pheasants, or wild
turkeys between January 18th and October
18th, or deer between January list and Au'
gust 18th; nor is it lawful within the State
to take OF destroy eggs Of any such fowl
or to catch any such wild fowl with traps
or nets. &c. &c,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

General Malone has received the request
Of the Virginia Legislature for him to re-
sign, but says he pays no attention to it, as
he doesn't think Senators ought to be
changed with the political complexion of
the legislatures Of their States. The Gen.
eral still keeps up the pretense that the
organization which he controls is political
or has something to do with politics. Why
he himself says he has no politics-only
policy. Of all the influences that operate
upon General Malone, that of political
principle is the least effective. The essen
tial, actuating, governing and engrossing
idea of Mahoneism is selfish advancement;
aud its supporters would just as soon seek
that with democratic allies, as they did a
short time ago, as with the aid of the repub-
licans, which they are doing now.-Alec-
andri1 Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

A pet eagle, caught year Or two ago,
is the property of gentleman at Tazewell
Courthouse. 1t runs at large with the do
mestic fowls and feed with them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Mobile Register: Gov. Cameron's vetoes
are something like bread pills, very pretty
to look at, but by no means effective.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

The readjuster police force of Norfolk
were turned out last week and the force
filled up with democrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

DANvILLE TESTIMONY AT the meeting
of the Senate committee on the Danville
riot, Violet Keeling, colored, testified that
she saw Mr.. Blount fire.
Senator Sherman. elbow did he act ?''
Witness.-"He acted like man DAFT
neber seed anybody in wah-he acted like a
man dat was willin'' to take life. 1t looked
like if he seed an, body runnin' he would
shoot"
Senator Vance. any Of the colored
people in your country democrats 4 ss'e .
Witness" l don't hunttha sort.
If hear of c,,lored man voting the DEM
ocrat ticket. don't hab nothing to do with
hinl-and don't let him come in my house.
l don't like to see colored man sell him.
self''
Senator Vauce.-''Well, when white
man votes the republican ticket do you
think he sells himsclf?"
Witness -'l'Il just tell yer what tink
he's a man wot's got sense and knows wot
he's doin."
Senator Vance.-"Well, supposing your
husband should vote the democratic ticket"
Witness -"I'll just tell yer wot. would
just pack up my clos and go to my father.
If din't hab no father, I'd just go to work
for twenty-five cents a week TO suppote my
ownsef."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

''Who is the first lady in the land ?"
nervously inquiries a contemporary. The
first lady in the land, whether in Washing
ton or elsewhere, is the woman who makes
her husband and her children the happiest,
irrespective of that husbands bank account
or political status-State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

THE RELIGIOUS CONFERENCE.-THE
ftty-third session of the Virginia Confer
ence. United Brethren in Christ, will con
vene at Lacey Springs, Rockingham coun-
ty, March 5th, 1884, at o'clock P. NJ. and
will be presided over by Bishop Dickson'
of Chambersburg, Pa, and the venerable
Bishop Glossbrenns of Churchville, Va
Il is composed of 76 ministers, of whom Al
are itinerant and % local. 1t includes in
its territory parts of Virginia, Maryland
and West Virginia.
The Centennial Session of the Baltimore
Conference of the NJ. E. Church South vii
begin in Baltimore, Md, on Wednesday,
March 18th, 1884, in Calvary Church.
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson will preside
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

the oyster beds Of Virginia. II any addi-
tional sum should be required, the same,
not exceeding, however, tho sum of $45,-
600, shall be paid out of the public treasury
from the fund to be paid into the treasury
under the provisions of the act, and not
otherwise
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

A CALF WITH Two HEAps.-The Den,-
ocratic New Era says that. on Monday of
last week, Messrs. r. Pomeroy and Warren
Beatty brought to Front Royal "the body
of dead calf that was born with two CON-
pletely formed heads. They proposed to
send it off for sale as great curiosity If
put up to the highest bidder, it may bring
very much. more than it is worth.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

An ice-factory will soon be put into ope-
ration at Lynchburg by a Northern compa-
nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

The streets of Norfolk arenow lighted by
the electric Light.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

BALTIMORE CONFERENCE, NJ. E. CHURCH
SoUTH.-The one hundredth session Of the
Baltimore Annual Conference, NJ. E
Church, South, will convene in the City of
Baltimore, on the 18th day of March, 1884.
Bishop A. w. Wilson will preside. This
Conference dates its history from the first
Sc ssion held in Baltimore, June LIST, 1885.
It was one of the six Conferences into which
the whole connection was divided by the
General Conference of 1896. In 1s45 it
adhered to the Methodist Episcopal Church,
under the Plan of Separation adopted in
1874; but owing to certain alleged uncon-
stitutional measures enacted by the Gene
raj Conference of that Church in 1850, it
withdrew from the jurisdiction of that GEN
eral Conference in 1861, and maintained a
separate and Independent existence until
the session held in Alexandria in March,
1866, when it formally united with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Each Presiding Elders District of this
Conference is allowed four lay representa-
tives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
On SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADvERTIsER-

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
At the meeting of the National Democratic
Committee in Washington last Friday,
Chicago was chosen as the place for holding
the National Democratic Convention, and
the Sth day Of July as the time. The con-
test between St. Louis and Chicago for the
place was very close-the latter won on the
third ballot by four majority.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
Congressional Proceedings.

SENATE.-Monday, Feb. 1eth.-In the
United States Senate, Mr.. Harrison intro
duced bill for the admission of Dakota as a
state, The currency bill was discussed at
length by Senators Coke, Vest, Jones, of
Florida, and Call.
HousE.-In the House o resolution was
introduced calling for information as to the
reported letter of Prince B smarck touch
ing the resolution of the House in regard to
the death of Herr Lasker. A bill was intro
dnced to regulate traffic on railroads Great
ed by United States bonds. Tuesday, March
II, was fixed for taking up the bill for the
retirement of the trade dollar. A bill was
passed to relieve certain soldiers from the
charge of desertion.
SENATE Tuesday, Feb 10Th the
United States Senate bill was passed to
increase the endowment Of the University
of Alabama from the public lands of that
State. The bill providing steel cruisers for
the navy was made the special order for
Monday next. Tbs currency bill was fur.
Their discussed by Senators Bayard, Allison
and others.
HoUsE.-Monday's session of the House
was not ended until 8 o'clock Tuesday
morning, the republicans having f;libuster-
ed ali night over a motion making the
Mexican pension bill a special order for
Thursday. The motion finally prevailed,
after which the House adjourned until We'd
nestay.
SENATE.-W ednesday, Feb. 20th.-ln the
United States Senate, bill was passed in
creasing the annual amount of money to
provide arms and equipment of the militia
from 5000, 900 to 100000. The currency
bill was further discussed. q
HoUsE.-The House discussed the Mill
tary Academy appropriation bill, several
of the Representatives severely criticising
the management of the institution.
SENATE.-Thursday Feb. 21st.-In the
United States Senate, bill was passed pro-
viding for the punishment Of persons false
ly personatiug employees of the United
States A bill was passed appropriating
$40 600 to enable the committee on privileges
and elections to continue It's investigation.
The currency bill was further discussed. af
ter which the Senate adjourned until Mon
day.
HoUsE.-In the House the Military Acad-
envy and post route bills and the bill declar-
ing all public roads to be post routes were
passed. A message was read from the Piesi-
dent calling the attention of Congress to the
tender by the British government of the
steamship Alert for the use Of the expedi-
ton to search for Lieutenant Greedy. The
message was referred to the committee on
foreign affairs. The House then adjourned
until Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
sHUuUIulIuIIuNu1uuuIu

Tell the children to cut out and save the comic
silhouette pictures as they appear from issue to
i.sue They viii be pleased with the collection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

James Stinson was found dead on the
railroad track near Big Island Station, near
Lynchburg, Friday, with his body terribly
mangled. 1t is thought he was murdered
and his body placed on the track to cover
IN the crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

In the libel suit brought by Rev. E. B.
Browne, Jewish rabbi, against Geo. Jones,
the publisher of the New York Times, for
$25, 900 damages, the jury last Tuesday ren-
dered verdict for the defendant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Think of the results of whipping chill
dren. When Fred Douglas used to be in the
neighborhood where his present wife was
born, she was little girl and her abolition
ist father punished her severely before she
would kiss the negro agitator after being
told to do so.-Petersburg Inder.Appeal.
As she is his wife, ii is presumed that she
now kisses him without being whipped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

Mr.. Powell, Malone member of the
Legislature, says: Il am opposed to the
free school system. Ihave always been op-
posed to it. l have made that remark pub
licly from the stump. I en- opposed TO
them not only from personal, but private,
selfish considerations. Let me say all hu-
man actions have their origin in selishness.
I don't believe a man ever says his prayers
without selfish consideration. am re-
adjukter because think I will make some
thing by it. Personally am opposed to
that system. have always opposed it. /
never concealed my sentiments The man
who wants fine suit of clothes ought to
buy them. The man who wants to educate
his children ought to pay for it. want to
destroy the free schools honestly. don't
want any free school system" The chill
dren of Virginia may thank their stars that
the democrats in the Legislature are not of
Mr.. Powelt's way of thinking.-Alez. Ca
zefte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26
A DMINIsTRATOR.s SALE YAIE

n DMINISrRATOR'8 Sale OF VAIN.
"A BILE PERSONAL PROPERTY.-As
Administra tor OF Susan nah Fiery, decd. i will
oner for sale, at public auction, on the premi.
ses, on - -
Tuesday, the llh day Of Mas oh, 1884.
the following described personal property. be.
Ing all the personally of said decpdent: All
the Household and Kitchen Furniture, all the
FARMING Implements three wagons, one four
w0rk-houses. twO-vear old Colt. 8 Mich Cows
slaves, head of Hogs. 10 head OF Cattle. and
otneI Things 100 numerous to mention.
cash all over that amount on q credit o. four
months. negotiable notes, well endnvssd to 81
glsen GEO. B. FhORY,
feb26 2t* Admir- of Susannah Flory. decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

OF courre we mean the famous animal appearing
on the label of every genuine package Of Black
wells Bull Durham Smoking Tobacco. Every
dealer keeps this. the osa Smoking Tobaccomade.
None genuine without trademark Of the Bull.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-26

THE SOUTH SHOULD REMAIN DEMO
CRATIc.-The South is, and should remain,
Democratic. 1t is her hope of liberty and
industrial prosperity. Under Republican
rule after the war, the Southern States
were pillaged and their prosperity blighted;
and since they have been governed by DEM
ocrats, they have prospered. AS the State
says, ''when Democracy means better gov
eminent, greater industrial prosperity, hap
pier social condition, why should we change
the order of things and allow Republican,
ism to triumph? No sane man who has
observed at all, could for q moment doubt
the wisdom of preserving this party, which
aeco:ds to every man liberty, which admin
listers the Affairs of State intelligently and
fairly. Certainly, Virginia will never give
up her D emocracy. Mahoneism triumphed
for brief period, but the terTors of Malone
ism will serve in the future to hold the
Democrats together more closely than ever.
Certainly South Carolina will never return
to Repub!icanism, when her people remem-
Der the infamous Radical rule which exist
ed prior to 1876; when they remember the
stagnant state of trade; the backward step:
the cruel darkness that distinguii he'd that
proud Commonw ealth. Since the Demo
Gratis got possession Of South Carolina cot
ton factories have been built, spindles have
multiplied with phenomenal rapidity: and
according to statistics recently gathered by
the Charleston Neacs and Courier, the bust
ness prosperity under Democratic admins
tration has been even greater than the most
enthusiastic friend of the State would have
predicted And as in South Carolina, SO
in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and the
other Southern States which exchanged Re-
publicanism for Democracy. All the South
ern States now stand out prominently as
progressive, energetic, and attractive Com
monwealths. Heaven deliver us from Re-
publ canism.''