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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
The Republican Boomerang.

At this serious time in it's fortunes, says
the Inder-Appeal, the Republican party
finds that the issue which it has put 10 the
front in the presidential campaign is a
dangerous one. In New York, in Ohio, in
Pennsylvania, it has talked 'stariff7' and
nothing else, relying upon the votes Of
laboring men supposed to be benefited by
the tariff as enacted by Republican con-
crosses. But in nearly all the states whose
productions are protected most, including
the three named, wages are being reduced,
or mills and factories closed, or mines cut
down in their production. The laboring
man who was to vote the Republican ticket
because of Republican protection" finds
that he is not protected. His wages cease,
or are put below a living rate. He and his
family face the winter season in as hope
less and helpless condition as even 'sfree
trade" could put then in. Perhaps Mr..
Randall's statement that the democracy
will carry Pennsylvania in November is too
strong, but it will not be strange if great
VI WOlhHAOA LII StdtC
and Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, realizing
that the sort of protection the Republican
party is making the main issue is not all that
is claimed for it, shall quit the party in dis
gust Even slight change of this kind in
Ohio and Indiana would give the vote Of
those states to Cleveland.
In it's main features the tariff of 1884 is
the tariff of twenty years ago. War legis.
lation is continued after many years of
peace have changed all the conditions of
prosperity. There are many Republican
boasts of what the party has done since
| 1865, but in truth it has done little. It
bungled and stumbled and failed in its
Reconstruction" plan; it had and has no
foreign policy; it's treatment of the Indian
and Mormon questions has been worse than
childish; and in like manner, as we said, it
has permitted a war tariff to embarrass all
branches of business in time of profound
peace. 1t might with as much propriety
have continued to build forts, manufacture
arms and ammunition and uniforms, or
batter away at Vicksburg or Fort Sumter.
1t is charged in Republican papers that
the present troubles in Pennsylvania and
other states are brought on by the Morrison
attempts to change the tariff rates arbitrari-
| ly. This is an after thought. All men
know that the senate is Republican and will
remain SO for years, SO that whatever the
Democratic house may do of this kind will
not have the concurrence of Democratic
senate But the fate of the Morrison bill
at the last session indicates most likely the
fate Of any such measure in any future
| Democratic house, no matter what changes
may occur in the senate. If the Democratic
party should control all branches of the
government hereafter, the tariff would be
revised, not inaDgled, and the discrimina-
ton in favor of American interests would
be made after wise and careful consider
alton of the rights and needs of all citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Rockbridge Coming to the Front.

The correspondence from Rockbridge in
this issue of the SPECTATOR gives cheering
accounts of the movements of the people
in organization and effective work for the
canvass. Last year the Democrats aroused
themselves and condemned the outrage
which deprived them of their truly elected
Representatives in 1Se1-Messrs. Leech
and Dunlap-by returning to the House of
Delegates VIM. A. Anderson and Matthew
W. Paxton by decided majority. Ander-
son is a favoMte champion of Democracy,
long tried and always ready for the conflict
wherever itsswages hottest. His young COL
league, Mr.. Paxton,..is at present Chairman
of the County Executive Committee, and
is doing yeoman service in the contest.
He is visiting all the precincts and neigh
borhoods, organizing clubs, and stirring up
the workingmen to their full duty. He
speaks with force and animation, and gets
as much in few words as the most practiced
debater could accomplish.
The Democracy of Reckbridge having
redeemed their county from the control of
misrule, and determined to. hold it in in
creased force, will rally under the banner
of the party, cheered at every step by their
young leader, who will aid in gaining a
still greater victory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
GRAZING LANDS
PUBLIC SALE,
HIGHLAND, PoCAHoNTAs, AND BATH
COUNTIES.

=, Onder trust Deed from Thomas CanpbeH
benjamin B. Campbell, Samuel B Campbei'
John Campbell, and A. Hanson Gam pbeII r.
Thomas j. Niche, executed Dec. 10Th is ,p ~
by authority of decree of the Circuit Corirt Of
Augusta county in the charcery suits Of A. G.
CampbelPs Elk ors VS.. A. O. CampbeIl;s Davi
sees. &C., and 7. ]. Michie's Admir- VS., Iohn "
Hedges, Ex'or, &c. entered April 10th. lsss.
coed, in front of the Courthouse of HighIppnS
county. at Monterey, Va, on manu-,
Tuesday, the 18th Of October. 1854.
TO s sen al pubic auction, the following val us
First, The lands known as THOMAS Ct.,tp
BELLS FADDY'S KNOB LANDS, lying on
the Allegheny Mountain, in the counsies Of
Hlgnland and Bath in Virginia, and Pt,ea hon
tas in West Virginia, about is nilss yrest
from Monterey, adjoining the lands of Jacob
Lightner and others. containing TrhirtV-
I'VE Hundred AcreS, more or less
These are the best OF mountain pasture lands.
some in fine timber, but most of the tract well
set IN grass, and so well adapted to grazing and
deS criptiOE.
Second Three tracts of "a. 90. and SO acres.
s SnoWH as tne tuLLIN LAND, lying near the
ing the estate lands of James Gwfn, decd.
60. Inird ONE half of tract of l7z acres, on the
Little Mountain" adjoining s. A Porter and
others, on the headwaters of Jackson;s River
about miles Southwest of Courthouse.
Foul Tn, All the other lands and interests IN,
lands embraced in the said Trust Deed and NOT
heretofore appropriated under orders of
Court toward payment of said Trust debts.
including under this head the smaller Thorn.
as Campbell tracts, 3214 acres at head of IaeR-
SON River, about miles west of Court house
= acres on Back Creek, adjoining the Home,
PIace, and 6O acres. 30 acres and Is acres in M
cahontas county; also 1000 acres on AlleghS|
mountain (Warwick's Draft), about 10 y :,
southwest OF Courthouse; and the inter IL
the grantors in said Trust, and also Of asts :
tampbell In the unsold lands Of W. 80 ~
SamDeil, decd, lying in the coHp' Tar,n -. " =
t tana ana rocs hontas, incudlns lies of High
Jolng James Gay, 40 acres res II ecros "a !,
and acres, all near the ~ q acres 19S5 es ao
er, ABOUT miles S91tr ad of Iaci, So a9Ie g
mouse, lhodgers tracss west from t%n ~ , M
ghany, about y naiF and 20 oiii Tue Court
Side oF Ts sne IS west from Court-bonse
and Gwin 49, AZ land, and 40 acres on cas-
co Con- Tm so River, adjoining Thompsstoss
tract) and % a southwest from tn
These, q acres al monterey (Sei.
= r. y anus have special value for the rang
young stock - o IAN 3
aMs OF SALE: Cash to pay all exnapsos
naing sale, and all costs of the nendios
, o aforesaid, and residue in insfal,pent ~
nrove e%o, anu three years, on bonds viii % -
servsI security, bearing interest and titia ~
sen2a- +as GRANVILLE EASTMAN
| Lexington. f,o..,, Trustee
copy. 'e anu hisniand Recorde,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Great Meeting at Columbus, Ohio.

At the great Democratic meeting in Co.
lumbus, Ohio, On last Thursday, there were
30, 900 strangers present, besides about that
number from that city.
Among the speakers were Governor Hen
bricks, Governor R. H. McLane, George
81. Pendleton, j. A. Mcmahon, G. Fl. Bar.
gar, Thomas F. Bayard, J. r. Doolittle,
Henry B. Payne, General James Craig, J.
F. Follett, Speaker John G. Carlisle, Gen.
eral Mansur, General Durbin Ward, D. S.
Gooding, General Finley, Patrick A. Col
Inns, Governor Hoadly, General Denver,
and P. J. Mccarthy. Senator Thurman,
before introducing Governor Hendricks,
read the following letter of regret from Gov
ernor Cleveland, which was heartily applaud
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Total tons,

Some of the railroad agents furnishing
information by carloads, estimate the total
of tons more than the estimate above, and
therefore it may be assumed as correct, af
ter deductinga few tons from Raphine Sta
ton ". R.,) as coming from Rockbridge
county, that 6, $40 tons of hay were shipped
by the railroads for the year ending 30th
June, 1884.
The destination of these shipments is al
so matter of interest. Richmond received
much the larger portion, but stations east
of Charlottesville and Lowmoor had some
of it.
Lynchburg Flat Top coal mines, Dan
vile, Chatham, and other points in South
side Virginia, Columbia, S. c., Raleigh, N.
c., and many towns in those States, have
received hay from Augusta county, during
the year named.
An experienced producer, who sells his
surplus of hay, can make an estimate of
clear profit on safer basis than we can
After deducting every item of expense, in
Guiding interest on the value Of land, labor,
&c., it can, we suppose, be safely assumed,
that the nett earnings would be $500 per
ton, which gives the aggregate of $31, 700,
for about one-fourth Of the hay produced
in 1888.
We think our suggestion that City
Board of Trade and statistical department
in the Baldwin Augusta Fair working in
harmony, be organized, is worthy of con-
sideration. What an array of important
values Augusta county could present to the
general reader if we had organization for
collecting information? To be in posses
sion of such advantages. it is only necessa-
ry to will it and it is done.
According to the census reports the pro-
duction of hay in Augusta county amount,
ed as follows, for the years preceding the
year of enumeration
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

DEATH OF MAJ. RICE w. PAYNE.-The
death of Maj. Rice W. Payne, of Warren
ton, Fauquier county, prominent member
OF the Warrenton bar, died at his residence
in that place last Thursday night.
The deceased was the father of Mr..
Raphael S. Payne, of the Baltimore Bar.
Maj. Payne served in the Army of Northern
Virginia throughout the war. His elegant
home in Warrenton, has always been the
abode of the most generous hospitality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

THE BOGUS IRISH CONvENTIoN.-The
Irish Convention held here was bogus at
fair intended for effect abroad.
A Lynchburg correspondent of the Rich
mond Dispatch under date of Sept. 27th,
says:
ssThe exposure in the Dispatch of yester-
day of the bogus Irish Convention at Staun-
ton led me to investigate the matter so far
as the Lynchburg delegation was concern
ed. Four names appeared in the Republi-
can papers as representative Irishmen from
Lynchburg, one of whom DANES III. Nc
Laughing is Craig's deputy collector here.
Of course the appearance of his name Great
ed no surprise, but he was not even present.
The other three. J. Mallan, j. Callahan,
and W. III. Mallan-have written caro- to
the News, which will appear tomorrow, IL
which they say they knew nothing about
the alleged Convention until they saw their
names in the Wing. They add; 1--WE die
not attend the Convention, nor did we
author ize the use Of our Names" Lynch,
burg Irishmen can't be ''played upon
They are an intelligent and reading class
They know all about Blaine's record, anc
they may be depende on to remain lpya
| to the Democracy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
From ROckbrldge.
THE BRoWNSBURG DISTRICT IN MOTION
DR. WALKER AN ACTIVE LEADER-TUCK-
Err MORE THAN STRENGTHENING IN
TERESTS, ETC.
[ For the SPECTATOR. I


The canvass is warming up in the Browns
burg district of Rockbridge. DR.. z. ]
Walker, one whom we all delight to honor
as leader in the contest, has returned
with Mrs. Walker, from their soiourn al
the Sweet Springs, refreshed in health and
energies. He is whole-souled man, a
genuine Democrat, and genial gentle.
man of the olden STYLE
Our nominee, old "Ran. Tucker" will
get the true votes of this precinct He is
the ideal man of the day. Virginia may
well be proud of him as one of her illus
trious sons. She has furnished more than
her share OF bone. sinew, and brains, and
yet she can furnish more, if need be. With
such man as Tucker to guide the ship Of
state, we need fear no breakers. We, as
Virginians, are proud of our great ones, Of
whom "Ran. Tucker" is not the least
Farmers are very much discouraged.
They have done but little blowing yet.
The prospect for large fall crop is not
flattering. The corn crop, though, bids fail
to be a good one. Old people say this is
one of the dryest falls they have seen.
We have no marriages to chronicle,
though there is plenty of material here.
There will be Sabbath-school celebra-
Glon dC NeW IIoViuence, SoCn 1nSC., ana all
are invited to attend.
The pulpit was filled at New Providence
last Sunday by Rev. Caldwell, of the A.
R. Presbyterian church of North Carnlina.
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
was his theme, and he handled it in mas.
terry manner. We need just such plain
and forcible preaching to push onward the
kingdom of the Redeemer.
Brownsburg has three stores, postofice,
two blacksmith shops, one wagon-maker
shop, one merchant mill, and one No. 1
tannery.
We look forward to brighter day. Our
star, the star of Democracy, is ascending,
and will not set till glorious things are
done. More anon. 3d."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

DEATH OF JOHN w. GARRETT.-John
W. Garrett, President of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, after protracted illness,
died at Deer Park, Md, at 5:25 O'Clock
last Friday morning, Sept Goth, in the 9th
year of his age.
He trained his eldest son, Robert Gar
rett, to take his place, and the latter is con-
sidered in railroad circles fully equipped to
take the presidency of the road, having, in
fact, been it's virtual head since his promo
ton to the first presidency several
years ago.
Mr.. Garrett was estimated to be worth
$4,000, 900 or $6,OOO,OOo. Besides his city
residence in Baltimore, he leaves superb
country place, "Montebello," in the sub
urbs.
As the Richmond State gays, in the death
of John W. Garrett, Baltimore has lost her
most public spirited citizen and the railroad
world has lost one of its ablest men. He
was pioneer in railroad building, and
starting in life poor boy, he lived to see
his systematic Baltimore and Ohio-one
of the greatest in America. Thus within
few months, Baltimore's leading million
aires have passed away-Shoemaker and
Garrett.
We also quote the Washington Post as
follows
'fTbe death of John W.. Garrett closes
the busy and useful life of one of the nota-
BILE men of his time. He was great fl
nancier, and was endowed with executive
abilities of the highest order. His manage
ment of the railroad system, to which most
of his life was devoted, was not marked by
brilliant strategy so much as by broad.
conservative, but far-seeing sagacity. He
did not risk the vast property under his
control by rushing impetuously into every
scheme that seemed to hold out promise
of gain, but moved always with due caution.
Success indicated the soundness of his
judgment and the excellence Of his meth
DDS. He was straightforward, candid,
squarely honest man, as sincerely beloved
in his domestic and social relations as he
was uniformly respected in business cir
cleS.o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
THE HAY CROP OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
There are no accurate means of obtain.

There are no accurate means of obtain
ing correct statistics of our crops except for
the year preceding census enumeration
The hay crop is one of great interest in this
section of the State, and will continue to be
SO. Estimating from the quantity pro-
duced in 1879 in Augusta county, which
was, according to the census reports of 1880,
%, 931 tons, it will be quite safe to assume
that the crop of 1888 was $4,000 tons.-
Whilst we have no reliable data to estimate
the quantity and value which made returns
in the shape of feeding stock sent out of the
county to market, to which may be added
the quantity supplied to local consumers,
other than the demands of the farms where
produced, there is one reliable source of in
formation in regard to very large portion
which has decided interest to all who care
to investigate the value of our produing in
dustries-that is the quantity shipped by
the railroads.
Deeming the subject Of sufficient impor-
lance, we have obtained from the three
Railroad companies having lines passing
through this county, correct abstract
from their books of the amount of hay
shipped from the various stations for the
year ending Both June, 1884,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

It will be observed that the export
by railroads alone for the year ending Both
of June, 1884, almost equallcd the entire
crop of 1889.
The estimated quantity of hay according
to the census authority of 1880 was nine
tenths of ton per acre.
Under the improved system of cereal Gull
ture as preparation for grass, it is reason
able to suppose that the yield has improved
and that at least one ton per acre is now
realized on the average number of acres in
the cultivated grasses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

HOG CHoLERA.-The hog cholera is now
prevalent in different parts of the country
to a considerable extent. In portions of
Nelson and Roekbfidge, it has been fatal
to large number of hogs. In portions of
Maryland it is prevailing.
A gentleman who has had good deal of
experience in farming and raising swine says
powdered rosin mixed with Stops and fed
to the hogs will cure the cholera. He and
others have tried it and always with sue
cess.
We would be glad if the farmers who
will try this remedy, will report to us the
result. 1t may be preventive as well as
cure, and hence we would advise them to
use it as soon as the disease shall make it's
appearance in their neighborhoods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Two T1arRs ESCAPE FROM A CIRCUS.

T Norfolk, Va, Sept. 90 las John Robin
SONS circus came into Portsmouth this
morning two black tigers broke out of their
cages. and, after killing two trained goats,
escaped in the direction of the Dismal
swamp. A throng of hunters with packs
of hounds started in pursuit, but so far the
animals have not been captured. The
tigers are valued at $4,000, and the goats
at 800 each.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

SUDDEN DEATH OF E. P. cambridge OF
W1NcHEsTER.-E. P cambridge, ESQ.,, Of
Winchester was found dead in his Office
yesterday morning 1t is supposed his
death was caused by apoplexy. The day
before Sunday he purchased a bouquet
and took it to the Cemetery and placed it on
his wife's grave
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
IA SOUTH RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT.

A Prominent OF TEACHERS FOR
"a SOU III RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Waynesboro-Prin., NJ. w. Quarles. LIST Asst,
Mrs. Mary Brooks. End Asst, Mrs NJ A. King
Antiocn-Miss Mary Thornton.
HalIs-Miss Sallie Carter.
Mountain View-Mjss Kate Fitch.
Sherando-Miss Josie Hyden.
Laurel Hill-Miss Esta l.. Lupsford
Union School No teacher
Rankin's-D. F. Brooks.
Stuart's Draft-Sam1 G. Woods.
Van Lear's-Miss Susie Whitesell.
Barterbrook-C. 81. Gilkeson.
Rildebrand's-Miss Mollie M. Gentry.
Entry-Miss Susie G. Wanger.
Central POint-MisS NJ. E. Wade.
s. Koiner's-NO teacher.
Stony Point-Miss Jennie L. Gentry,
Christians Creek-Miss Moiie A. Burns.
Beasler's Gap-No teacher.
Fishersville-George M. Grove.
Punch Bowl-Thomas E. Covington.
Kennedys-Miss H. w. Hanger.
Cave-Miss Lucy Jones.
Jertco-Miss Lucy Davis.
Bethiehem-NO teacher.
Hump Back-Miss Oil Smith.
CoLoRED SCHOOLS.
Waynesboro'-L. w. H Davis.
Oak Forest-No teacher.
Mt, Torry-NO teacher.
Stuart's Draft-Maggie Washington
Kidsville-R Richard Banks.
|. Coles-No teacher.
Applications for vacant schools solicited
Schools commence October 18Th, 1884. Teach
ers must article with Trustees or Clerk before
opening their school.
sep3O-lt r. G. WRIGHT, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Appointments for Hon: J. Ran. Tucker.

Hon. j. Ran. Tucker will speak at The
following places at the times named:-
Mcdowell, Highland county, Tuesday
September, the Both, at night.
Crab Bottom, Wednesday, October list
2 O'Clock, P. M.
MT. Scion, Thursday, October End, al
night.
Mt. Sidney, Friday, October Srd, at night
Waynesboro', Saturday, October 18th, Al
Basket Picnic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

BLAINE HAS THE WORST REPU-
TATION AS A POLITICAL CORRUP-
ZIONIST KNOWN TO THE ANNALS
OF CONGRESS- Riddleberger IN 1882.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed of
i trust executed to me by Charles s. Ryers
and wife, Will proceed, on The premises,


L, trust executed to me by Charles s. Ryers
and wife, Will proceed, on the premises,
on the 9Th day of September inss.,
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
the following property, viz
1st. The tract of land now occupied by said
Charles 8, Byers on the Long Glade, adjoining
the lands of Samuel Branaman, James r.
dred and fifty acres, more or less. The
land is in good neighbrhood, has .comforta-
BILE improvements. and is in q good state of
cultivation. Pos session will be given for the
purpose of seeding Fall crop imme diatcly
upon sale of the land, and full pos ession Civ
en- in thirty days thereafter.
TERMS: Cash N hand sufficient to pay the
costs OF the execution of this deed of trust and
the balance in one, two. and three years, wiaf
inter est from date of saie-purchaser to. ~
cute bonds with approved personal secpfF e
At the same time will be sold about 81 ~.
of lumber in good condition. 10 feel
JOHN IL. KIM nv
Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Hon. w. C. PendletOn on the Banjo.
A UNIQUE HANDBILL.

In the handbills announcing that Hon
W. G. Pendleton would speak at Monterey
on the 23rd inst, it was stated, as an in.
ducement to attend, that, IF you get tired
Of speaking, he can gice you 'Dirie' on the
banjo" That mode of getting an audi
ence of Republicans would be more effectu-
al in the ''black belt'' of Virginia than in
Highland, for there are not so many lovers OF
the banjo in Highland, and that may be the
reason that his audience was so small. If
his rendition Of ''Dixie" on the banjo is no
better thau his speeches, his music will
never have have "charms to soothe the saw
age breast"
The following is copy of the handful as
it was circulated by being enclosed in cop
les of the Highland Recarder:-
NOTICE!
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Announcement was made through last
nights mail that
HON. w. G. PENDLETON,
of Marion, Virginia,
will speak in Monterey on Tuesday next
(court-day) September 23rd. Col. Pendle
ton is fine speaker. Let there be full
turn out. Como one, come all, and if you
get tired of speaking he can give you
''Dixie" on the banjo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

The VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS Vir-
ginia Democratic State Executive Com.
mittee, which met at Lynchburg Tuesday
evening, concluded its labors Wednesday
Among other things resolution was passed
advising the nomination of candidate for
Congress in the Fourth District. Measures
were taken to raise funds to defray the lie
Ultimate expenses of the pending canvass.
A resolution was passed requesting the
Democratic papers Of the State to reprint
the plan of organization adopted at the
meeting of the committee in Lynehburg,
August 10, 1883, end calling on the various
county committees to carry the plan into
effect at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
LAND SAIES.

DRlvATE SALE OF REAL. ESTATE
L AS agent Tor the heirs of VIM. Clark. decd
offer, at private sale. 'Noo VI
THE HOME TRACT.
containing at least 80 acres of pood ,ana
with good Dwelling, stable, and out -
buildings; also splendid orchard, and Hsaa3
a never failing spring of good water, Esasl
near the dwelling. This property lies on the
back road, from Staunton to New Hope, near
Laurel Hill Post office. and convenient to
churches, mills, schools, shops. &C., and in q
gooo neighporhood For terms, &C., apply to-
ID. NJ. KERR, Agent,
Annex p. o.,
A n