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Blaine's Foreign Policy"

AS the Norfolk Landmark says, Mr..
Blaine's friends are playing bold if not
desperate game. They announce a foreign
policy which is intended to consolidate the
''foleign vote" of the country, and "aggres-
sion," in one word, expresses it all. If the
United States were in condition to invite
call the world and the rest of mankind
to free fight, it would still be rather a
costly amusement. But, as the case stands,
it is simply wicked to PROFOUND the policy
avowed by the friends of Mr. Blaine, and
of which he is the brilliant exponent. We
have not fort which could stand against
the navy of England, France, Germany,
Italy, Holland, or Spain. We have not a
port which we could keep open, and yet
there are socialtic elements in this country
which would rejoice at the chance of en-
broiling this country with England, or Ger
many, or Spain. Opposed to these desper-
ate people, and so desperate policy, we
have, or ought to have, every farmer,
planter, farm aborer, merchant, mechanic,
and business man in the Republic
We cannot afford war which, apart
from the damage to our coast towns, would
cost us hundreds and hundreds of millions;
break down our finances, shut out our cot
ton and tobacco, wheat and other commodi-
ties from the markets of the world; and, in
short, inflict upon us an increased debt
from which the country would not recover
in century. Mr.. Blaine with his "aggres-
sive foreign policy" is threat to all the
business interests of the country; and we
believe the people will show in November
that they understand this by their votes
against him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

LIeHTNING's DEADLY WoRK.-A Rich
field Springs On. W telegram says: The
severe storm which visited this place yester-
day afternoon did moro damage in the sur
rounding country than in the immediate
vicinity of Richfeld Springs. Jack Waffle
started from this village with load of tim
Der for Springfield, and when about three
miles from the village lightning knocked
down one of his horses and killed himself
The horse finally recovered and got up, and
the team took the wagon to the home Of
Waffle's father. The hands of the dead
man still grasped the lines.
At Exeter, a suburb of Redfield Springs,
Mr.. Newkirk's large barn was burned by
lightning. This storm was one Qfthe most
unusual that has occurred here for years, OF
in fact ever before.
A Milwaukee special says: George
Brooks's house, in Grant, Clark county,
Wis, was to-day struck by lightning, and
his daughter, Efie, sixteen years of age,
was killed and another daughter, Cora,
stunned. The house was burned. Cora,
however, crawled from the burning timbers
and was saved. The mother and father
were at circus when the calamity occurred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

FREAKS OF L1eHTNINa.-Last Saturday
evening. during the prevalence of severe
storm of rain, lightning struck the Chin
ney of the residence of Capt. Samuel Ty-
rec, near Lewisburg, running down into
one of the rooms of the building, splitting
the mantle piece, twisting the family clock
out of shape, breaking lamp and knock
ing looking glass into smithereens. Fur
ther than this, no serious damage was
done, the family being away from home
when the storm came up.
The following evening COW belonging
to Mr. James w. Jackson, near town, was
killed and another injured by lighting.
During the same storm number of tele-
phone poles on the line between Lewisburg
and Ronceverte, near Mrs. Caroline Bloom.
er's residence, were knocked into splinters
by the fiery element.
And, also, on the same evening, young
man, Mr.. Otey Livesay, son of the late
John Livesay, was severely stunned by
lightning while seeking shelter under a
sugar tree near Mr.. Samuel G.. Riggs's, in
the Richards. He was found the follow
ing morning lying upon the ground in p,
insensible condition. He was soon parts
restored to consciousness, but coulG. GIVE
no Ineligible account Of the disaster
which had befallen him. He was in a fai,
way to recover when we last heard from
him, but had not been perfectly restored
to consciousness. Greenb7ier Independent
jane 26th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

PANIC IN ScHooL-A YOUNG Girl
FATALLY BuRNED-WoMEN AND CHILL
DREN TRAldPLED.-A Fairport (Northum.
berland county, Va.,) special of Tuesday
says: 'By the upsetting Of a lamp at the
public school here last night a panic was
caused. The school was holding its closing
exercises. A number of children were
singing on the stage when the lamp was ac-
cidentally knocked over, setting fire to the
curtain. The house being crowded, all
made rush for the door and windows
Women and children were teampled under
foot, and in the rush the lamp was picked
up by some one at the back of the room
and hurled toward the door, striking Miss
Villa Dodson on the head, cutting her So
verely and setting her clothing and hair on
fire. The greatest confusion possible pre-
vailed. Women tainted and children
screamed. Miss Dodson was taken home
and attended by DR.. j. W. Tankard, who
was there at the time. It is feared that
her injuries will prove fatal. There were
seve.al others hurt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL. RI
UNIoN.-The feeling in Mexico in favor of
the proposed reunion in st. Louis of the
Mexican and American veterans of the war
of 1857 is said to be cordial. The last
number of the Mexican Financier, referring
to the proposition, says: "We can imagine
no better way of destroying the unpleasant
"reminiscences of the armed contests of the
past than by the determination of the active
participants therein. If the patriots who
rlsked their lives in unfolding the dignity
ana honor OF their respective countries con-
sign to oblivion those antagonistic feelings
whch war necessarily engenders, then
designing politicians, whose personal inter
ests would be advanced by the disburse-
ments and disorders which necessarily ac.
company any disruption of peace, would
have but little opportunity in the future to
ply their trade.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

THE CHOLERA IL TGULoN-The alarm
ing reports from Toulon OF an epidemic of
cholera have caused neighboring European
governments to consider the danger that
may threaten them all. Il is to be hoped,
however, that the present scourge, which
has been probably conveyed into Toulon by
troop-ships returning from Egypt, will not
extend beyond the control Of the French
health authorities. Touion is VIGOROUSLY
dirty town, and it is possible that the author
tiles may confine the ravages of the disease
to that place. Alarm, however, is general
in France, and it is not unlikely that the
scare will have a decide effect upon the tide
of summer tourists. The surgeon general
of the United States has already taken steps
to ascertain the nature and extent of the
present epidemic in France with view to
establishing such quarantine regulations in
the United States as may be deemed best
for the safety Of our seaport cities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE. --Chas.
Hawthorne, aged % years, son of J. B.
Hawthorne, farmer, residing near Wades-
vile, Clarke county, Va, attempted to com
nit suicide on Monday of last week, and is
now in critical condition. Near noon he
came to the house, went up to his room,
took off his coat and boots, and took from a
drawer his pistol, lay down on the bed, and
deliberately shot himself in the left side, the
ball just escaping the heart. He expresses
himself as suffering with mental trouble,
and does not regret the act, saying it was
his intention to kill himself. He is an ex-
cellent young man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

SUICIDE OF AN OLD MAN.-The Dan
vile correspondent of the Richmond DIS
patch says that gentleman from Bucking
ham county gives the following particulars
of the snicide of Mr.. Peter Patteson, Of
that county: He had been much troubled
about misfortuues in business matters and
his wife was disturbed about him during
the night. About the usual hour for rising
he went out, tied some of the irons of q
plough about his neck, and threw himself
into pond. Dir. Patteson was about sew
enty-tw years old, and was regarded as a
very pious man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

SERIOUS INJURY.-On Saturday morning
last Herbert Vandever, whose father lives
on Walkers Creek one-half mile from the
Baths, met with severe accident. Young
Vandever had returned from the Thinking
Springs Academy few days since, and at
the time above mentioned was helping to
get wagon out of the mud. His brother
was driving wedge under one of the
wheels, when suddenly the axe slipped
from his hands and struck Herbert, who
was holding the wedge, upon the side of
the head. making a severe cash in the
neighborhood of the temple. The wound
was considered dangerous one, but at last
accounts the patient was in fair way of
ecovery.-Lerington Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

Crow FOR NEW YORK REPUBLICANS
It will be rich to see the Blaine and Logan
party of the great Empire State voting for
Rev. W. B. Derrick (colored) for Elector-
at-Large on their Presidential ticket-the
man who swindled his brethren in this
place when Pastor of church here, and
for whom the colored men Of This city, who
know him well, would not vote to fill any
position, unless it be one in the Changing
Or penitentiary. Verify, the feast to which
the Republicans of New York are invited
contains rich dish of crow. Derrick,
hahI
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Stealing at Washington.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Dispatch under date Of the 23rd
Of June, says:-
"The arrests for completely in the naval
frauds continue, and fresh populations in the
Post Office Department by Burnside are dis
covered by the investigating officers at ev-
cry turn. 1t is freely predicted that startling
disclosures may be expected in other quar-
tiers. The feeling in regard to these frauds
is illustrated by the statement in the Ma.
tional Republican to-day that young man
suggests that so many heightened people are
being sent to prison for completely in the
robberies of the Government that the next
inaugural ball ought to be held over the
jail. Republican leaders fully appreciate
the advantage these Republican frauds give
the Democrats in the coming canvass, and
they will avoid, if possible, an issue on
them by charging the Democratic candidate
either with disloyalty orunsoundness on the
tariff. If the people knew one half of the
corruption that prevails in the offices here
they would, as in $780, hurl the Republican
party from power"
Whilst the Republicans will be making
themselves hoarse in professions Of loyalty
and in advocacy OF the tariff they will be
filching money from the pockets of the PEG
pie, and the more vociferous they shall be
the more they will steal. "Turn the ras.
Gals out"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

DON'T "Go West, YOUNG MAN."-Stay
in Virginia and don't go West, for the ma
jority who go West are grievously disap-
pointed, and find that when they did SO,
they went on a ''fools Grand" We hear
of the few who succeed, but very seldom
hear of the many who fail. The same in
dustry and economy which are exercised by
those who go West and succeed, would en-
able them to succeed here. They do there
what they never do here, and make sacrifices
and suffer deprivations never experienced
by them here.
A Virginian sent letter from his son to
the Bait. San "whose experience" that pa
per says, 'smay be cited as typical one.-
This young man, aged II, left his home in
Virginia in March last for Texas, expecting
to find choice of employments. On his
arrival at San Angela, being out Of money,
he sought EN- ployment, but did not find it
so easy to get as he had anticipated. He took
the first offered him, (which was place CT
waiter in a hotel" Subsequently he found
less disagreeable work sat brick-yard. ~
The moral of his experience is not far to
seek. The same efforts young men are
compelled to put forth in the West, if APP
piled at home, in the Atlantic States, where
labor is as much in demand and its rewards
more valuable, would produce better re-
suits, in pecuniary as well as in moral
and intellectual point of view. Maryland
and Virginia, for example, offer to the in
dustrious man the prize of cheap lands,
healthful, well situated and convenient to
all the resources of modern comfort and
civilization. The rational emigration move
ment ofto-day would be from the West te
the East, from the North to the South
Nowhere in the United States can the thrifty
laborer make better living, or have bet
ter chance to improve his condition, than IL
the States of Maryland, Virginia and NORTH
Carolina, and especially in those portions
of them where county taxes are low ane
the road supervision honest and effective
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

A NEGRO SHOT AND KILLED.-George
T. Munford, son of General Thomas T.
Munford, of Lynchburg, Va, shot and in
stantly killed q negro at Deven's contract
one and half miles east of Pocahontas,
last Friday night. The negro had beer
discharged from the work on which Mum
ford was walking boss, and, becoming Of
Tended with the latter, approached him in a
menacing manner, armed with an uplifted
pick. whereupon Munford shot him. The
latter went to Princeton Saturday morning
to surrender to the West Virginia authori-
flies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

SLEKPERs PLUNGED INTO THE River
THIRTY FEET THROUGH A BRIDGE.-At
Lynchburg, on last Sunday morning, two
sleeping cars fell through the long wooden
bridge into the river. But few Of the pas
sengers were awake, but the shock Of the
fall and the noise made by the rushing wa
tiers of the river into which they had been
plunged awakened them to the sudden re-
alization that death stared them in the face,
and an exciting scene ensued.
Some of the men managed to escape
from the windows of the ears, which were
gradually settling in the water, which is
about 10 feet deep at that point and gave
their aid towards rescuing the frightened
women. A boat was put out from the Am
herst side of the river and soon reached the
wreck. The passengers were all saved by
the almost superhuman efforts Of number
of brave men, the most prominent Of these
being Captain Charles M. Blackford, a
prominent lawyer of Lynchburg, who saved
number of lives at the imminent risk oil
losing his own. The rescued, who were in
night clothes, saved but little of their ap-
parel, but we're taken to houses near by
and provided with the necessary articles.
VIM. Whaling, colored brakeman, received
slight injuries, and Prof. H. E. Holt, Of
Boston, received painful cut on his left
hand. So far as known not life was lost
and but few persons were injured. Old
travellers and railroad men say the escape
fIom an appalling disaster has no parallel
in the history Of railroad accidents in Vir-
ginia.
Cond uctor VIM. King, who was on the
platform of one of the cars, was thrown in
to the river, and although he had two ribs
broken, he swan to the cars and helped the
passengers through the windows. Most Of
the passengers were taken out through
holes cut 10 the ventilators at the top of the
cars, to which the water finally reached
There were about 40 passengers in the
sleepers, and all were saved. After the
water had covered the top Of the windows
Mrs. J. S. Farden pushed her two-months-
old child through window and held it a.
bove the water until rescued, and then she
came out the same way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

Congressman Hewitt has telegraphed tc
the New York EUening Post that Mr.. Johr
Kelly's talk against Gov. Cleveland is "blus.
ter" and "resorted to for the purpose OIL
influencing delegates to desert Cleveland,
who will not only be nominated but elect
ed" Mr.. Hewitt has been quoted as being
opposed to Cleveland, but this dispatch
diSnOses of that matter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

A YOUNG WOMAN BURIED AL1YE.-@A
Wheeling CIV. Va.) dispatch says one of
those CHASTITY stories of interment before
life has become extinct which cause an in
voluntary sbudder Of horror to pass through
the reader is current in that city. The vic
tim, so the story goes. was young married
lady of 20 years. In May of last year, three
months after her marriage, the young lady
was taken violently i'll, and after lingering
for ten days, apparently died. There were
certain peculiarities about the appearance
of the supposed corpse, however, which
caused a suspicion in the mind the attend
ing physician that his patient might be in a
trance, but after keeping the body for four
days, with no signs of returning life, the re-
mains were consigned to the grave, tempo
rary interment being made in the family
lot ia an abandoned graveyard. A day Or
two ago the body was disinterred prior to
removal to another cemetery. To the sur
prise Of the sexton, the coffin lid showed
signs of displacement, and OH It's being re-
moved the graye-digger was Mortified to
find the remains turned face downward, the
hands alled with long tufts of hair torn from
the head, and the face, neck, and bosom
deeply scratched and SCARED, while the
lining of the coffin had been torn into frag-
ments in the desperate efforts Of the en-
tombed victim to escape from her terrible
fate. Since the discovery the young hus-
band has been Frustrated, and his life is
despaired of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

SwEARING GER AND PARTY ARREsTEp.-E
L. Swearinger, the Virginia University stu
dent reported to be about to fight a duel with
Underwood, another student, was arrested
at Covington, Va, Thursday, by Common.
wealth's Attorney Bowler, after several
messages had passed between the would-be
duellists looking to meeting near Coving-
ton. George W. Swearinger and Thomas
w. Bullett, the latter an attorney from
Louisville, were arrested with Swearinger.
They gave bond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

KILLED BY LIeHTNING.-We learn that
Mr.. VIM. Turner, who lived near Fergu-
sons store, in Franklin county, was killed
by lightning last Saturday evening week,
while in the harvest field. Six others were
stunned at the same time. Mr.. Turner
leaves a widow and children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

Miss Mary Randolph, eldest daughter OF
the late Thomas Jefferson Randolph, and a
great granddaughter of Thomas Jefferson,
died at Edge Hill, the family residence, in
Albemarle county, Monday of last week.
She had been great sufferer for a long
time. She was buried at Monticello.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

MR. BLAINE is on record, and will not
deny it, as saying that he would never clasp
hands with man who had fought against
the Union until that man had acknowledged
himself to have been traitor and asked
forgiveness. But General Malone, who IS
also on record as saying that he has no apo
iogies to make and no forgiveness to ask
for having fought against the Union, now
says he is for Blaine because Blaine is tor
him. But, Judging by their record, it makes
very little difference to Mr.. Blaine and
General Malone what they say.-Aler.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

STRUCK By LIGHTNING Fincastle
Herald of last week says: We learn that
Mr.. Henry Bishop and wife, tenants on the
farm of Mr.. VIM. Woodson, near Bonsacks
were struck by lightning during severe
thunder storm last Sunday, and severely
shocked and burned. Mrs. Bishops baby,
which she was holding, was knocked out Of
her arms, though not hurt much.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

The Cleveland PLAIN Dealer talks plainly
and to the point. 1t thus assigns reasons
why Jay Gould is for Blaine: "In the pres.
idential cam! align Jay Gould paid $500, OOC
into the Republican fund 10 get mortgage
on Garfield. This time he thought it cheap.
er to procure the nomination of man he
already owned" Gould knows how to save
his money in politics as well as in stocks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

The late Cyrus Fl. Mccormick was a
member of the Board of Trustees of Wash
ington and Lee University. At recent
meeting Of the Board an appropriate me-
mortal was spread on the records, and the
vacancy caused by his death filled by the
election of his eldest son, Cyrus b. Nc
Cormick, Jr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

The mother of Stonewan jackson is
buried in the Westlake burying ground in
West Virginia, adjoining the village OF
Ansted. Ansted is on the James river and
Kanawha turnpike, two and half miles
from Hawks Nest Or Marshal's Pillar, on
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. She
died in Fayette county, West Virginia,
about 1885
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

The town of Heath, Mass, has no resi-
dent physician, no lawyer, no rumseller, and
no saloon OF any kind among farming pop
ulation of 800. There are two well organ
lied religious societies, eight schools and a
store and postofice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

SUICIDE IN FREDERICK CoUNTY.-James
Heck, an unmarried man, 26 years of age,
committed suicide last Friday morning in
the upper story of Shady Elm wooden fac
tory, near Bartonsville, in Frederick CO. He
lived near by, arose early, and in passing
the house of a brother employe tapped upon
the window to awaken him. Then proceed
ing to the factory, he went up stairs and
hung himself with a rope suspended from a
rafter. He was of Respondent nature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

Is it anywhere recorded Ia the political
history Of this country that any party, cor
rupted by the long possession Of power,
ever reformed itself and corrected its own
abuses2 It has never been done, and will
not be without change of administration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

GROVER CLEvELAND.-Mr. Tiden's de.
clination has brought into the foreground
many well qualified to be the leader of the
Democratic hosts.
Among these, in our opinion, the pres
emit reform Governor of New York stands
pre-eminent.
He has discharged the manifold duties of
his present position so courageously, hon.
estly, and efficiently, as to have secured for
himself following of the patriotic and in
telligent citizens irrespective of party lines.
His administration of New York is the ideal
type of the aspirations of the Democratic
party.
1t is likely that the New York delegation
will present his name as their choice. We
believe with Grover Cleveland's name at
the head of our ticket it's success would be
assured Winchester Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-01

Mr.. Blaine's election means enormously
increased government expenses. DON'T
forget it.
It means perpetuation of the internal
revenue bureau. Don't forget that.
1t means reconstruction of southern so.
cial and political affairs. There is a posi-
bility, to be sure, that the. overturning
would come in less disagreeable and dis
astrous form than under any previous re-
publican president, but there would be a
difference in the degree of the calamity on
ly. Don't forget that.
Don't forget any of these things, but con-
slider them and act upon them as if what
you shall do might determine the result of
the contest For, indeed, Virginia, may
have the deciding ote.-Inder-Appeal.
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FOR vICE-PREsIDENF: =
Ex-senator J. E. MCDONALD.
OF INDIANA.

With the popular Governor of New York
for President, and s'old saddle-bags" OF In
diana for Vice-President the Democrats
would have a s'walk-over'' on the presi,
Dental race-course.