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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
RICHMOND, VA, March 8, 1884.
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10 the Editor Of The State:
There is card in the Villa of this morn
ing from Mr.. John s. Wise, the object of
which seems to be an explanation of why he
did not challenge me in answer to an ar
ticle charging him with being ''suborned
witness against his State;;" and the alleged
reason is, that he has given up duelling. If
he had rested his case with that statement
there might have been claim to dignity in
his plea, but when he calls me ''Sir Lucius
O'Trigger" l must say that the comparison
could have no other foundation than his own
likeness to Bob Acres, whose reform as a
duellist only occurred in the face of an ad-
versary whom his excited fancy exaggerat-
ed Just as Mr.. Wise does me-
Mr.. Wise has mistaken ridicule for what
he pleased to term ''abuse," for | certainly
treated his exploits as stump speaker on
the witness stand only in the light of the
facts, referring rather to his intention than
to any harm that his hear-say testimony
could do, innocuous by its overhead against
his State and satirized by his doubtful posi-
ton in contested seat in Congress.
Perhaps he will further signalize his re-
form by treating the country to the partic-
ulars of his contest with Mr.. Massey, in
which, during the taking of the evidence,
this suddenly reformed hero of thirteen
duels on paper slapped the face of grey
haired preacher This would be good
piece of testimony (after he changed the
record) to put upon the bloody. shirt issue
and, artistically ground out by the commit
tee, might set the precedent for introducing
the bloOd-curdling picture he has drawn OF
me.
AS to his 'fpaying profession" this is the
first that has been heard of it, and when he
makes money the standard of responsibility,
people will naturally inquire if it came by
work.
The people who know US both may judge
of the comparative civilization of the two
men, any others who are in terested in Mr..
Wise's literary compositions are welcome to
his autobiography and his interesting por-
trait of himself, which may do for family
picture to hang in the kitchen where he re-
ceives colored statesmen.
Mr.. Wise states that would be glad to
get an opportunity for some gentleman to
kill him" (me.)
When I reach that point should certain
ly not apply to Mr.. Wise, and for two rea-
sons:
First. His unsupported testimony, which
he himself does not believe, is insufficient
to establish him as gentleman.
Second. The hero of thirteen bloodless
paper duels is not the person one would ma
turally seek to do the job.
Mr.. Wise's testimony is good only sgainst
himself as an undeniable proof that he is a
ridiculous little poltroon and an ass who,
not being able to wear the lions skin, is fit
for just what he is-the trick mule in Sher-
mans Danville circus.
PAGE MCCARTY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
For tho SPECTATOR
Rev. A. r. Cooke.

Rev. A. r. Cooke. of Millboro', Va, has
been rendered the position of Associate Sec
rotary of the International Sabbath Asso-
citation. whose headquarters are at 1919
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
The Association has large and import
ant work before it, and many inducements
are held out to Mr.. Cooke to accept, but all
of his many friends hope that he may not
leave the pulpit.
God has blessed his labors, the member
ship of his church having doubled during
his passionate of two years at Windy Cove,
and church has been built and organized
at Millboro' Depot, which is in a very
fourishing condition. The necessary funds
have also been secured to build a chapel at
McDanald's. Mr.. Cooke is much loved by
his little flock, and has the prayers Of many
friends in his holy work. X.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
COMMISSIONERS' SALE OF
Valuable GRAZING LANDS
ON THE WATERS OF ELK RIVER IN
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WEST VA.


The undersignened. as Com missioners of the
Circuit Court of Pocahontas county, and as
Agents of the Piedmont and Arlington Life
Company, will, by virtue of decree of said
Court, pronounced on the 18th day of October,
1881. in the chancery causes of NJ. N. Loving vs..
W. c. Darlington, and The Piedmont & Airing
ton Life Insurance Company VS.. NJ. N. Loving
and others. and by virtue OF their agency afore-
said, proceed to sell, by way of pubic auction.
to the highest bidder, in 'front.' of the Court
House of said county, in the town of Hunters
ville on
Monday, thy tn day of Spril 1884,
as whole or in lots and parcels to suit pur-
chasers. that valuable body of grazing lands,
containing All acres, lying and being ON
the Oldfeld fork of Elk river, in the said coun-
ty. which was formerly owned by certain
James h. Erwin. and faniliarly known as the
Erwin Lands" 654 acres OF said lands. consist
ing of lot No. ,, and part of lot No. A. will be
sold by virtue of said decree, and the residue
thereof will be sold by us as agents of said Life
Insurance Company. Said lands are believed
to be among the best grazing lands on Elk and
offer rare Inducements to persons wishing to
invest in grazing lands.
TERMS OF SALE:
AS to the 65i acres, cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs of said suits and the expenses OF
the sale thereof, and as to the residue OF the
purchase money, credit of 9. Is. and q months
will be given, purchaser executing bonds for
said deferred instalments with good personal
security, bearing interest from the day of sale.
AS to the other lands, ten per centuin of the
purchase money in hand and the residue upon
a credit of one two, and three years in equal
instruments the purchaser or purchasers exc
cutting bonds therefor with good personal secu-
rity, bearing interest from the day of sale. A
lien will be retained on all of said lands until
the purchase money is fully paid.
CHAS. p. JONES
Monterey. Va.
VIM. NJ. MCALLISTER,
Warm Springs, Va,
mar11.4t Commissioners and Agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
A man walking in the Place DIES Inyalides

A man walking in the Place DIES Invalides,
Paris, on Sunday, February 10, saw mad
dog rush at a group of children. He threw
himself upon the beast, and after hard
struggle, in the course of which he was re-
peatedly bitten, succeeded in throwing it
into the Seine. In answer to inquiries, he
afterward gave this short and pathetic &C.
count Of himself: 81 was born on the 23d
of March, 1913; married on the 9th of Feb
ruary, 1872; 1 have three children; my
wife has broken my heart, and I am now
happy to have within me the poison that
will send me to the grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
immigration VS.. Emigration.

The people in the Northern and West
ern States are now turning their attention
to Virginia as the State in which to make
investments and to secure homes, and Vir-
ginians who have gone to the West with
the hope of lettering their fortunes are re-
turning to their native State, convinced
that, all things considered, it is the best
State in which to live. The prospect for
the future prosperity of Virginia was new
er SO bright as now. If there ever was
time when Virginia could be benefited by
immigration societies, seeking to secure the
settlement of foreigners and persons Of
other States in Virginia, and the benefit of
their means and labor, now is that time.
To form emigration companies, to induce
Virginians to leave their State and to set
tie elsewhere, would be unpatriotic and
injurious to the interests of this State at
any time, but particularly so at this time.
Shall we say to those in the North and
West, who are contemplating settling in
Virginia, that they should not come here;
that there is no political liberty here; that
the State is going to the dogs; that all bu-
siness interests are PROSTATE, and that we
would advise them not to come to Virgin
ia, but to 60 to the West, and that We
would advise Virginians also to leave The
homes of their nativity and emigrate tt
the West.
Would this be patriotic this be
doing right-would any one, not interested
in an emigration company, do it9 Thos'
may do it whose individual interests in ;
specializing emigration company outweigh
their sentiments Of patriotism for the State
that gave them birth, but none others, We
opine. Who is it that v I'D desire to SCI
Virginians leaving their State that had no
pecuniary interest in their doing so? Vir
ginians should labor to secure immigrants t.
this State-not emigrants from it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

How TO STOP PAPER.-You have an
undoubted right to stop a newspaper when
you feel disposed upon the payment of az
rearages. De not hesitate to do SO on ac-
count of Tenderness" for the editor. Don't
you suppose he would stop buying sugar of
you, or meat, clothing or dry goods, &C., if
he thought he was not getting his moneys
worth; and why should you not exercise the
same privilege with him? And when you
stop the paper, do so manfully. Don't be
so spiteful as to throw it back to the post
master with contemptuous II don't want
it any longerp' and have "refused'' written
on the margin and the paper returned to
the editor. No gentleman ever stopped in
that way, no matter if his head is covered
with gray hairs, that should be honorable.
If you do not longer wish to receive the
newspaper, write to the editor like man,
saying so-and be sure that arrearages are
paid. This is the way to stop newspa-
per.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

The bill proposed to levy on property
tax of 30 cents on the 500 for Support Of
the Government and to pay the interest on
| the public debt" and further tax of 10
cents on every 800 s'to support the public
schools"
An amendment proposed by the Senate
Finance Committee to strike out 'tand to
pay the interest on the public debit was
agreed to.
Several amendments to make the rate 10
and 20 cents instead of 80 were rejected.
Mr.. Lovenstein moved to make the ex
emption from income tax all salaries and
incomes which are less than $1,000. Re-
jected.
Pending further consideration of the bill,
the Senate adjourned.
House.-The Senate bill providing new
registration for the town of Danville was,
under suspension of the rules, taken cup
and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Opie, House bill 455
was taken up and advanced to its third
reading.
The bill provides for the preparation of
muster-roll of Confederate soldiers and
sailors, to be printed in book-form and kept
in the office of the Adjutant- General, the
Adjutant- General to supervise the work.
An appropriation of $1,000 was asked for.
House bill incorporating Lee Camp, No.
1, Confederate Veterans, was, on motion
of Mr.. Dunlop, taken up and passed to its
third reading.
The case of Judge Newman, after dis
cussion, was postponed to Monday.
The bill to incorporate the Southwestern
Lunatic Asylum was recommitted to the
committee on Asylums and Prisons.
SKNATE.-Saturday, March Sth.
Senate bill to incorporate the Richmond
Dock and Dry-Dock Company, with amend
ments of the House of Delegates, was taken
up, the question being on agreeing to
House amendments.
Mr.. Koiner said that it was Il very i'm
portaut measure and asked that it be re-
ferred to the Committee on Roads to be
fully considered.
The bill was recommitted.
The Senate joint resolution appointing
school commissioners was adopted.
Mr.. Grim called up joint resolution. pro-
viding for an adjournment sine die Mon
day the 10th at 2 P. M.
| Mr.. Koiner moved to amend by striking
out Monday and inserting Saturday, March
| 18th.
The amendment was agreed to, and the
resolution as amended was adopted.
| At 2 O'Clock Mr. Wickham called up the
unfinished business, which was the tax bill,
House bill. The bill provides for levy
on property tax of 30 cents on the 500
for the suNDort of the government and to
pay the interest on the public debt, and q
further tax of 10 cents on every 800 to
support the public schools.
Pending consideration of this bill the
Senate went into executive session.
HoUsE.-Mr Kelly asked the Chair what
had become of his resolution of inquiry,
which had been referred to the Judiciary
Committee, and which asked if the House
had authority to COMPEL member to re-
main in attendance after the expiration of
the general session.
The Chair authorized the clerk to say
that the committee had made no report on
the resolution.
Senate bill to allow the supervisors of
Augusta and Albemarle counties to allow
the sheriffs of said counties additional
compensation, was passed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

DEATH OF VERY OLD LADY.-Mrs.
Sarah A. Greenway, the oldest lady in
Craig county, died at the residence of her
nephew, Mr.. Joseph Greenway, on the top
of Sinking Creek untain, on Monday,
March Bird. aged lob years. A correspond
ant informs US that she had been constant
sufferer for many years, and her death was
not unexpected. She had been a member
of the Christian church for many years.
Salem Times Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

TIE TIN MINEs.-A letter from Mr.. A.
D. Grant to Col. B. J. Jordan states that
Mr.. Robertson has made tests of tin ore
taken from vein of the ore on his place
on Irish Greek, and finds it very rich. He
has in his possession a bar of solid tin got
ten from this ore. Mr.. Grant says Mr..
Robertson is testing every vein separately,
and thinks the prospect very bright.
1t is time we were beginning to see some
practical results from the tin ore boom of
Irish Creek. We trust it will not degen-
crate into mere land speculation.-Ler-
iasgton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

The managers of the Presbyterian Hos
pital in Philadelphia, after full discussion,
decline the So, 500 offered the institution as
proceeds of the recent charity ball. They
express their appreciation of the kind spirit
which prompted the gift, but say that as
the hospital is church organization they
cannot consistently accept money made by
balls,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
A Burlington, Iowa, papsr SAYS:

"The migration movement southwards
is just beginning, and he who now takes
advantage Of it will secure lands and a
home at the cheapest figures" A Mich
igan paper finds it necessary to demonstrate
against what it styles ''the Virginia fever. %
In many quarters North and Northwest
there are signs of large movement south
ward.
The wonder is that, with the cheap lands
and genial climate of Virginia, intending
farmers, will emigrate to the section where
"blizzards," grasshoppers, and Siberian
cold, make constant war upon comfort,
health, and life itself.-Lynchbmg Vsroin--
ian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

RETIRED TO THE OLD STATE.-An i'm
migrant farmer named Crank, with his wife
and seven children, passed through the city
Saturday en- route to their old home in
Franklin county. He said he moved with
his family to Nebraska about two years ago,
and during all that time he has seen all of
the West he wishes to see. Cyclones, floods,
grasshoppers and other Western visitations
proved conclusiyely to his mind that life
and prospects of making money were
mighty uncertain" He says he didn't
leave the West until he had visited seven
States and Territories, with the hope of be-
ing satisfied 70 pitch his tent in one of them,
but the more he saw of the West the great
err was his desire to return to Virginia,
where he could at least make a good living
and educate his children. -Lynchbuy Vir-
Oi7aian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

The Baptist church made a narrow es-
cape from utter destruction last Sunday.
A defective flue caused fire in the roof
that could not have been managed, bit for
the considerable amount of snow that lay
on the roof. The officers of the church
met at once, and decided to have fire-proof
arrangements substituted immediately
Alderson (W. Va.) Statesman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

pondent states that at the Presbyterian
church ON Madison Square, New York,
General George B. Mcclellan can be seen
almost any Sunday sitting in pew with
two interesting little girls cuddled close up
under his arms. They are two of the Or
phans of the late General ]. B. Hood, who
were adopted by a Mr.. Adams, of New
York, and are great pets of General McClel-
1an's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

Mr.. WISE AND THE IARcHITEcT.-W hen
Mr.. Wise starts his new house in wash
ington he means to tell the architect 10
spare no expense on the Kitchen. Bar
mum has been in Virginia for few days.
He is supposed to have been looking for MIR.
Wise's kitchen. Courier-J Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

DEATH OF VERY OLD LADY.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Printz, the wife Of the late Peter
Printz, died at the late residence of her
husband, on the Hawksbill, last Saturday,
in the 93d year of her age. She had been
a great sufferer during the late years of her
life, and her death was not unexpected.
She was a most estimable lady, highly es-
teemed by.all who knew her.-Page Con-
a.,po
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

There was man in Washington, and he
was wondrous WISE; he jumped into a
bramble bush and scratched out both his
eyes.-Cowier Journal.
And now he finds eyes are out, with his
might and main he jumps into q bramble
bush. but can't scratch them in again.
Petersburg Inder-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

No CoURT.-The Inconvenience and ex-
pense arising from Judge Lees absence
Tuesday (Court-day) can hardly be excus-
ed when the reason assigned for his absence
is taken into consideration. A summons to
appear before the committee Of investiga-
ton in the Danville riot is not sufficient
cause in our opinion, for county to be
put to several hundred dollars expense in
the way of juries and delayed business
through the absence of its Judge. While
Judge Lee doubtless considered it his duty
to go, we respectfully decline to agree with
him; and hope for the benefit of our ALE
ghany friends, that any further orders from
the managers of farces will be treated by
our Judge, as this one should have been,
with the answer, Cuisines before investi-
| CATION. "-AHegaany Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

ABOUT TO FIGHT.--Osman Digna having
declined all invitations to negotiate, Gen.
Graham has begun his advance against him,
making Suakim his base of operations.
Meanwhile Gen. Gordon, abandoning his
programme of moral suasion, which lie
finds will not work with the abtuse Sou
danese, is loudly calling for the first in
stallment of six hundred Indian troops to
form the nucleus Of the army at Khar-
tom,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

The ntterances of John Wise on the
kitchen question, shows that while it is his
policy to force negro equality upon poor
white people, he has not the least intention
of bringing it into his own family This
is something for white Readjusters to think
ahont - Xinche Ster Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

COMPANIONS OF THE KITCHEN.-Mr.
John S. Wise has about misrepresented
Virginia long enough, and has exhibited
his calibre to the country. 1t is about time
he should be retired by the Committee on
Elections, and permitted to consult his col
ored supporters in kitchen or parlor, as
they may mutually agree and arrange -
Lunchburq Adudnce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11
An Extra Session.

1t is with great regret we see it announc-
ed that the members of the Legislature are
signing call upon the Governor to call an
extra session. This will infict serious in
jury to the party, unless there be stronger
reasons for it than we are, at this time, APP
prised of. To e1tend the session, as they
did, to complete necessary business was
wise and commendable, as that showed a
disposition to do what was necessary with
out any additional cost to the State; but
having done this, and now to call an extra
session at considerable cost, woald be to
lose all the credit they have gained by ex-
tending the session, and would be acting
like the cow that gives good pail of milk,
and then kicks it over. They should pass
all necessary legislation in the extended
session and adjourn. The worst thing, in
our opinion, that they could now do, both
as respects themselves and the interests of
the State, would be to call an extra session.
We hope that they will yet reconsider, and
resolve not to have an extra session. Un-
less they do, the Democratic party may
well exclaim-'fsave me from my friends. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

DEATH DR.. r. T. CoLEMAN.-Last
Tuesday morning at about quarter to =
o'clock DR.. R. T. Coleman, one of the most
prominent, popular, and most learned ply
scians of Richmond, breathed his last at
his home in that city after long and pain
full illness, which he bore with Christian
fortitude and resignation. He was born at
Chantilly, in Hanover county, September
3rd, 1880, and was, therefore, i'll the fifty
fourth year of his age. He was son of
Thomas B. Coleman of Caroline, who won
considerable reputation as civil engineer,
and as a member of the Virginia Legisla-
ture in years gone by. DR.. Lewis Coleman
professor of Latin at the University of Vir-
ginia before the war, and who was killed or
afterwards died from wounds received at
the battle of Fredericksburg, was his broth
er, and DR.. George W. Fleming, Jr., of
Hanover and Mr.. Vivian Fleming of Fred
ericksburg, are half brothers of the de-
ceased.
He leaves wife and two children-Dr.
Robert B. and Miss Josephine Coleman.
When the war began he entered the army
as surgeon under Gen. Loring. So well
did he fill this position that he was subse-
quently made inspector general of the Army
of Northern Virginia and was also CHIEF
surgeon of Stonewall Jackson's division
It was while surgeon of this famous divis-
ion that he exhibited the most enthusiasm
and won the everlasting friendship of the
boys in gray who followed the fortunes OF
their great leader through many hard
fought battle.
After the war he returned to Richmond
and resumed the practice of medicine. lie
was elected Professor of Obstetrics at the
Virginia Medical College, which position
he held up to the time of his death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

Rome, Ca, has increased her manufac-
turing capital and labor $50 per cent. in
three years, and real estate has advanced
10 per cent. within the past year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

SCHOOL TRUSTEES FOR CITIEs.-The act
regulating the Appointment of School Trus
tees which was passed on the 3rd of March,
provides 'that the places Of all trustees
now in Office in towns and cities of five thou
sand inhabitants and over be and become
vacant on the expiration of thirty days from
the passage of this act.
That the councils Of such cities and towns
shall, as soon as may be after the passage of
this act, elect trustees, not exceeding three
for each school district Of their respective
corporations, and shall designate which of
such trustees shall 60 out of office in one
year, which in two and which in three
years"
ssThe term of all trustees so elected shall
begin on the thirty-6rst day after the pas
sage of this act"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

A GOOD DEsIGNATIoN.-The Greenbrier
Independent appropriately designates John
S. Wise as that iHegal-tar-receipt-accident,
who holds at present a fraudulent seat as
Congressman-at-largefr from Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-11

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