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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
The Legislature.

| The members of the General Assembl,
| return to their constituents thorough,
indicated and justified in their call for th
extra session, and abundantly able to SHOW
that the State never made q better invest
ment of money than the $50, 900 which tn,
August and October sittings cost. TIL,
public mind is quoted as to the existencs
of an election law, and the party which
carries Virginia for its candidate in No
vember will have twelve electoral votes
A great leak in the Riddleberger bill has
been stopped, several vacancies in Judge
ships have been filed, an exhibit of iht
States affairs with the Petersburg banE
has been made, and numerous bills of i'm
portance TO the Commonwealth, Or to 10
calities, or to individuals, have been put il
condition to be disposed of when the two
houses meet after recess in October
x
The session was opportune also in that
it enabled the House to prosecute an en-
quiry into the loss of the States deposits
in Petersburg. The disclosures made de-
mand new legislation; demand that the
State shall have better guarantees for the
security of her deposits, and to that end
bills have been framed and reported and
stand upon the calendar ready for passage
in October.
The hullaballoo about the asylums is at
tributable chiefly to the fact that the re-
firing Readjuster administrations spent
more than their pro rata share of the years
appropriations, and went Off leaving the
Democrats "the bag to hold" a thorough
investigation into the management of these
institutions was ordered, and the General
Assembly stands ready to rectify all abuses,
and to adopt such measures of reform as
wisdom and economy nay dictate. The
sentiment expressed was almost unanimous
in favor Of real, practical, perpetual di-
vorce Of the curative aud financial depart
ments Of these institutions
Last winter the General Assembly passed
q bill to 1e-assess the lands of the Common
wealth III 1885, as the Constitution re.
quires, but the Governor killed it with a
"pocket Veto" One of the first moves oil
this extra session was to renew the bill,
and it was passed and sent from the House
to the Senate, and by the Senate amended
to provide that instead Of the assessors be-
ing appointed by the Auditor of Public
Accounts they shall be appointed by boards
Of supervisors and city councrls. The bill
stands on the House calendar ready for ae-
ton in October.
The two houses took recess until Octo.
Der because they had much business claim
ing their attention, and because it is theil
duty to watch and guard the interests OF
this State. They come back here at theiI
own expense-that is, they might have
taken the $3.50 and adjourned sine die, but
preferred to complete their work fully be-
fore receiving all the salary allowed by law
-Rjchmoad Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

RAPID INCREASE. the past
month, $50 names have been added to our
list, and the number is still daily increasing
Advertisers should make note of this, and
look to their interests. The way to reach
the people in this and surrounding counties
is to advertise in the SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

GIRLS AS WELL AS BoYs.-Heretofore the
benefits of the Miller Manual-Labor School
in Albemarle County, have been reaped ex-
clusiyely by boys. In the future, girls as
well as boys will be admitted on equal
terms as to rights and privileges. The
girls will have separate accommodations,
and will be taught by female teachers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

DIsoRDERLY REPUBLICAN MEETINGS
In speaking of the disorder at Republican
meetings, and referring more especially to
the Convention on Friday last at Hampton
that nominated Harry Libbey for Congress
in the Second District, the Norfolk Land
mark says:
"After seeing one of these meetings an
honest white man should feel it the supreme
duty of his life to stave off government
managed by suchlawlessi creatures; and in
telligent men of color should realize that
their race can never be elevated by contact
with the sort of degraded white people who
drink and hob hob with Negroes only to
purchase votes''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

Judge J. B. Foraker, the defeated Repub-
licln candidate for Governor of Ohio, said,
in his speech at Stanton the other day, &C
oordng to the Nrtiaag Republican, that if
StoneWan jackson we're living no would
vote for Blaine But it will take more than
the statement Of the Ohio Republican to
convince Virginians that hero, who was
tbe persouiGcation of integrity, would vote
for the notorious leader of the Mullgan
Guards. -RacHm0nd State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
FOR vICE-PRESIDENT -
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
OF INDIANA.
FOR CONGREss-10TH DISTRICT:
JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER,

Tucker and Yost met in discussion at
Lexington yesterday. Yost fails In his
first effort and is crestfallen. See cores
pondence for an account of the discussion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

To THE PEOPLE OF HIGHLAND COUNTY.
We invite the attention of the many readers
of the SPECTATOR in Highland county to
the communication on the first page spe-
cially addressed to them. They will find
it to be an interesting article, and will ap-
preciate the truth Of its statements and the
force of its arguments. 1t is from High
lander who knows what are the facts in
reference to the interests ard pursuits of
the citizens of that county, and he sue
cessfully brushes away the cobwebs which
the spider of the Recorder has woven about
the wool question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

In his speech at Greenville Saturday, Mr..
Tucker referred to the terrible arraign-
ment Of Mr. Blaine by Mr.. Pound, the
most distinguished Republican of Wiscon-
sin, who, on August 25th, in published
letter, strips Blaine of his mask and ex-
poses his glazing corruptions. Mr.. Pound
was member of the House of Representa-
tives few years since, and has occu-
pied high places in the State govern
ment When Mr.. Tucker referred to the
style in which the Wisconsin Republican
had dealt his blows, the reading of the
document was called for, and Mr.. Harry
Tucker, who was present. read the with
ering paragraphs with which the Plumed
Knight has been made to feel the sharp
blade of the Wisconsin Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

There will be a meeting of Tammany Or
ganization in New York City next Friday
night, when ii will ratify the nomination
Of Cleveland and Hendricks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

REPUBLICAN INTEREST IN wooL-PRo-
DUCERs.-The interest which the Republi-
cans are manifestiBg on the wool question,
may be accounted for by the fact that the
muddled heads of one-fourth of their party
in this State (the whites) are "wooL gather
ing" and the heads of three-fourths 1.-THE
coloreD are wool producing. It is natural,
therefore, that they should feel concerned
about the interests of wool-producers, for,
without them, they could get no offices, and
would be powerless to do any injury to the
State. So they cry, "Baa, black sheep,
have you got any wool ?''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

A heavy iron contract is announced from
Chattanooga, Tenn, the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company Of that city, the most
extensive in the South, having just closed
contract with H. T. De Bardehen, of Biz
mingham, Ala, for the delivery of 500 tons
of iron ore daily for five years. Such con
tracts as these give forcible indication of
the mining development now in progress in
the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

The present year witnessed the greatest
production of wheat ever known. This was
the case not only in the United States, but
in all producing countries. The small
price for the cereal followed as a matter Of
course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

4 BRAKEMAN KILLED.-We learn from
the NouRtaia Herald that Mr.. A. S. Farm
er, brakeman on the through freight
while passing from one car to another, neal
Allegheny, made misstep, fell between the
cars, and was killed on Sunday oflast week
He had been braking on the road fol
about eight months, and his home was il
Roanoke City, Va. The remains were tax.
en- to Hinton, W. Va, where a neat coffin
was procured from Undertaken John R
Gott, and the body was sent on to the fami-
" of the deceased, in Roanoke city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
liARL.

The mari which exists in great quantities
in the Valley comes in for careful consid-
GRAFTON in Professor McCreath's Mineral
Wealth of Virginia.
Heretofore, this mari has only been util-
lied as flux in iron furnaces. He analysed
samples taken from the Buena Vista banks
in Rockbiidge, and gives the following re-
suit:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

IRISH MEETING IN New YoRK.-The
Richmond State says that the enthusiastic
Irish meeting held in New York last Thurs
day night shows the metal Of which Irish
men are made. The large hall in which the
meeting was held was packed, and if any
enc was foolish enough to doubt the Demo-
cgacy of th5 sons Of the Emerald Isle, all
doubt was dispelled when the resolutions
endorsing Cleveland and Hendricks and OPP
posing Blaine and Logan were adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

The object of this suit is to have tba reo1
estate partitioned and laid Off to the parties
entitled, as devised to them by the last will and
veyance to them OF the legal title 10 Inc same
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Robert
robinson andAlice,hi wife, ARE non-residenis of
within one month after due publication of this
notice and do what is necessary to protect their
interests. Teste j. N. RYAN on
BAYLOR, p @. sep2.4w
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
IN CHANCERY.

vs.
tSara n El1zabeth Loving. Martha Douglass.
IA staiy haiI, Mary Hall Christian IAN fnfant1 nm
Der iwtesnty,one years of age, B. f. Cochran and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

A NOTABLE BOLT. The letter of ex-
Congressman Pound, Of Wisconsin, is a
notable contribution to the literature of the
presidential campaign. Mr.. Pound is one
of the ablest and most popular Republicans
in Wisconsin, but he bolts the nomination
of Blaine and comes cut pronounced for
Cleveland and Hendricks. The letter has
caused great sensation in political circles
in Wisconsion, which is conceded to be
doubtful State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
sep2-tds

" AEGiNIA.--IN VACAT1oN--In the cuerk,.
sento, once Circuit Court OF Augusta county
zv re'er "hlsman, and Margaret whisman. his
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
E'IRsE.CLAss HrST.,7,.y-

VaRGINIA.--TN VACATIoN.--In the Clerlr,s
SAM 1 IN ;o Circuit Court. Augusta County.
de s9dn A. Stuart, Executor of Clinton Hall,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

7'7 774v TOT 110y y I5tIVtIl5er l7lsJ.,
10 sell at public auction, to the highest bidder
the following property, wiz >
LIST. The tract of land now occunied b,, en- :,
Charles s, Byers on the Long Glade. adioinin@
me Sne lands Of Samuel Branaman, James r.
pei helrs and ais, containing one hmm
t ian IS IN a good nelghbrhood, has comforta-
pie improvements, and is in good state of
cuiIIvatlon. Pos session will be given for the
purpose OF seeding Fall crop imme diatoIv
upon sale OF the land, and full pos session Civ
en- In thirty days thereafter
Terms; Cash in hand sufficient to nav the
costs OF the execution of this deed of trust and
tn oalance In one two. and three years, with
a a,t est from date of sale-purchaser to eye
ous9 9phas with approved personal security.
Oh lumber in good condition. 0''O' 4e0O
sep2-tds --' >AA' ~ r.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

n siaTgaret Keller, widow of John Keller. dec,d
I Ronert Johnson, and Alice his wife, formerly
Nn1eier.l J9nnie Lee, Sam'l Ashly, and Fannie
Ma MA Saret Keller, children of said John Keller
oeca, ana devisees and legatees under the will
O. samuel Keller deed. John Whisman, and
ia .1i Nnishlah deYisees and legatees under
Ligntner; SherlH of Augusta county, and as
fendant -1.Nit NV Is Oo-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

tors Solect OF this suit is to convene the cre5-
@ of this Court and to adminiser
decea lusG I'M posed by the will of Clinton Hail
Court OF Augusta County " 'ne circuit
LAP ~ appearing by affidavit filed that T.
d t - nonresident of this State il Is or
oereu that ne 90 appear here within one Dnorti,
after Que publication of this noiice a1,3 N
What IS necessary to protect his interest i-O oo
TeSte
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02


Peggy McCutcflen, James Y. McCutchen, H.
Bell and Hannah H, his wife. Sarah r, Harris,
Maggie Harris, Minnie Harris. j. Buck Nc
Cutchen, s. Frank McCutchen, David East and
Maggie, his wife, Estaline Thompson, Susan
F. McCutchen. j. B, McCutchen, G. W. Baylor
and Mary e his wife. Anna McCutchen, Eldred
strain, James Strain, s. p. Strain. sue Brat
ton, - Hull and -, his wife, = Edmond
son and =. his wife, Rice b. McCutchen, 7:
NJ McCutchen, Grace McCutcheu, - wheat
and Rachael, his wife, Preston Brown and Lii
ma, his wife, William McCutchen, Alice Nc
Cutchen. j. e. McCutchen, Temperance Mathe-
nv CYRUS A. McCutchen, the children OF
Amanda EdmondsoD, whose names and resi-
dences are unknown, Margaret McCutchen,
WIN. Buchanan, j. s. buchanan, Bolivar Bueh-
anan, robert Buchanan. James McCutchen,
Rachael McCutchen, Joseph Kunkle and Fan
ME, his wife. James Robert McCutchen, Phi
lander McCutchen, the children of Ely1ra L.
nixon. wife of Thomas Dixon. whose names
and residences are unknown, Rebecca Logan,
isaac McCutchen, Daniel McCutchen, James
r NcCutchen, Trustee for Shemariah Congre-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

AMENDED RIDDLEBERGER BILL.-The
two houses of the General Assembly last
Tuesday passed the bill which prevents
consol and 1910 coupons being capitalized
dollar for dollar. It proposes to remedy
the defect Judges Bond and Hughes found
in the Riddleberger bill.
This one act Will save the State one or
two millions. 1t Of itself justifies the ex-
pense $3.50, 000) of tho extra session of the
General Assembly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

a LSO AT THIS SAME TIME, AND PLAC E,,
IA. for he purpose of closing the business of
the Stanton Iron Works Co., I offer for sale
the following machinery PORTABLE l2-Horse
Power Engine and Boiler, nearly new; / Sec
ond hand, l0-HOrse Power Stationary Engine,
and Secondhand Boiler, l Secondhand solid
tooth Disston saw, 45 inches in diameter.
TERMS: 10 per cent. in cash,-the balance in
3, 6, and months, for approved negotiable
notes. interest added.
B. F. STOCKTON,
Sep2-tds Receiver.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED. Ea Tisa t. 'n n:eS O. E
about Is years old, who lives in Staunton, to
distribute circulars on one daily train as it
passes Stanton. q. ID. EPE3,
sep2it Nottoway C. H, Va.
u :, 11si.s,E.s.,ss ANu a,ECsryEra,. : LIZ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
IN CEIANCERY.

The object of this suit is to have Judicial
construction OF the VIII of liZabeth McCntch-
~ dec,d and to have partition or sale of said
zeal estate passing under said " i'll.
r. appearing by affidavit filed that sue Brat
to,, - Hull and -, his wife, = Edmond
Sonand = his wife. Rice B. McCutchen, the
children of Amanda Edmondson, whose names
and residences are unknown. j. :. Buchanan,
he children of Elvira T. Dixon, wife of Thom-
as Dixon, whose names and residences are un
known. Rebscca Logan. Isaac McCutchen,
and Daniel McCGtchen, are non-resldents OF
This state il is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication
of this notice, and do what is necessary 10 pro-
tect til cir interests. Teste,-
Se0' ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
AIex f. Robertson. D. q. sep2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

VIRGINIA.-in the Clerk : Office, circuitcou
of Augusta
l. JOS. N. Ryan. clerk of the court aforesaid
40 certify that Thos. G. Rder and VIM. T. Nell
son, commissioners of sale in the chancerv
cause OF j. j. Glossbrenner VS.. Jane H. Croeil
ana Others, have executed bond required with
approved security, according to law. Given
nnder my hand this lst day of Sepemqer 1884
sepZ-tds Jos. N. RYAN. Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
DUBAEC SALE OF LANn-PUrsnant

pUBLEC SALE OF LAND-Pursuant to
L decree of the circuit court Of Augusta
entered on the 18th day of May 1884 in the
cause of j. j. Glossbrenner vs. Jane H CroeII
and Others. the undersigned Commissioners
will, on
Wednesday, September 24lh, 1884.
sell at public auction, in front of the Court-
house in Staunton, that certain tract of land
situated in the county of Augusta. near the
village of Churchville, upon which the late
John Croell lived at the time of his DEATH and
containing about TWO hundred and TWEEN
fy-OTe acres and twemfy-six poles
TERMS cash in hand sufficient to day the
costs of the abovenamed suitand of the sale: the
balance on credit of one. two, and three years
equal instruments, hearing interest from the
day of sale, for which the purchaser shall exc
cute bonds with approved personal security
ana the title will be withheld as ultimate Sc
eurity. THOS. c., ELDER,
VIM. j, NELSON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

4 BRAKEMAN CRIPPLED.-We learn from
the Mountain Herald that, on Saturday
morning of last week, Mr. r. W. Parrish, a
brakeman Oil freight train, was thrown
from his car, near Glade creek, by a sudden
movement of the engine, and falling under
the trucks had one leg and hand crushed.
The injuries of his limbs were such as to re-
quire amputation Of the right foot and left
hand.
Mr.. Parrish lived at Pendleton station, on
the G. s. 0. Railway, and is said to be a most
excellent and worthy young man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

NTARHENIA-IN VACATI0N.-In the Clerks
Y office, Circuit Court of Augusta county,
August 30th, lS54:-
Frances Elizabeth EIerrett in her own right,
VS..
Margaretta Merrett, Elizabeth Doyle in her
own right and as ExecutriX of Margaret Doyle,
decd. John NJ, DOYLE, Chas. @. Doyle, Thomas
s. Doyle, Samuel 4. Merrett in his own right,
and as trustee under the will of John Merrett,
John W. Nerrett Edwin Merrett, Mary Louisa
Merrett Elizabeth Merrett last three infants,
G.. Merrstt Edward Eagan, William Eagan,
the children and heirs-at law of John Eagan,
decd, whose names and residences are IN
known: the children and helrs-at-law of
James Eagan, decd. whose names and resi-
dences are unknown, and all other heirs at
law of John Merrett, decd, whoare parties I'M
known,
IL CHANCERY.
The object OF this suit is to have the viii of
John Merrett, decd, eXpouuded, to have the
estate of said testator settled. and the trusts
under said VIII administered under the orders
OF this Court.
happening by affidavit fled that Margaret
ia NJ errett Samuel A. Merrett in his own right,
and as Trustee under the viii of John Merrett.
Edwin A. Merrett, Charles II. DIerrett, Edward
Eagan, William Eagan, the children and heirs
at-law of John Eagan, whose names and resi-
dences are unknown, the children and heirs
at-law of James Fagap, decd. whose names
of this State. and all other heirs-at-aw OF Ion u
Merrett decd. (and whose names and resi-
1ences are uuknown), it is ordered that they
do appear here withIn one month after due
publication of this notice. and do what is nee
essary to protect their interests.
j. N. RYAN. Clerk.
G. NJ Cochran o. o. sep2-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

XTIR<ENHA--IN VACATIoN.--In the Clerk S
v office, Circuit Court of Augusta county,
September LIST, lSSi:--
James II. Callison, Executor of Elizabeth
McCutcaen decd, Plaintiff,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

County Court day., at IL O'Clock in the day.
The engine can be seen at Stockton d Bro.'s
shops, previous to day of sale.
TERMS leash in hand $3.50 90, ana for the bal
ance, negotiable notes will be required of the
purchaser in three equal instruments, a g. 6.
and months, with interest from date of sale,
and personal security to be approved by the
Trustee. b. f. STOCKTON,
sep2-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

THE ELECTION LAw-WHAT is IT?-The
election law to be in force III November fol
the election Of congressman and presiden.
tial electors will be the same that has been
in operation in Virginia for about fourteen
years. There are no changes in the system.
County and corporation judges appoint reg
istrars, judges, and commissioners of cleo
ton, but those now in office by virtue OF
appointment from the aforesaid judges
serve out the term for which they were
appointed. Elections and registrations had
since tie attempted enactment of the Nc
Cormick law pronounced unconstitutional
and now repealed) hold G cd. About half
the number Of these county and corpora
ton judges are Republicans, but the Demo
Gratis carried the State last year when they
had nearly all-certainly great majority
of county and corporation judges and cleo
ton officers against them, and are pretty
sure to increase their majority this fall.
The legislation Of this session simply qui-
cts all doubt as to what is the election law
by re-enacting and reviving the law as it
has stood in Virginia ever since the State
was re-admitted to the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02

YEHKUSTEE'S SALE.-By Virtne 40 doed -
Il, trust executed to me by Charles 8 800 Ui
ana wife, will proceed. on he premises. o''
on The 9Th dan of .Se,1te,nbn,. i..0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
rs RUsTEE'S AND nECEEyER's SALE
Valuable sssan, Tng,ne and Saw m,u.


By virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me
by Albert Marley aud j. Wesley Cook ON the
2lst day OF September, 1882, and recorded in the
Clerks Office of the County Court of Augusta
county, to secure a debt to the Stanton Iron
Works CO., and in accordance with the terms
OF sal ueed ] will sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, at the shop of B. f. Stock
don Il Brother, opposite Miller's Coal-yard,
ONE 16-HORSE POWER PORTABLE STEAM
ENGINE, one l6-Horse Power Boiler one No.
saw Mill, together with all fixtures with or
belonging to said machinery, on
The Portland daily press., 1884-01-21

A young man wanted to teach school, but
couldn't tell horizontal from perpendicular,
and when asked what "circular'' was, said ii
was fur-lined cloak