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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19
A Characteristic Letter.
The following letter, written by Grover
Cleveland, has found its way into the news


Cleveland, has found its way into the news
papers:
MAYORS OFFICE, BUFFALO, N. T.,
November 18th, 1882.
My Dear Brother,-I have just voted. l
sit here in the Mayors office alone, with the
exception of an artist from Frank Leslie's
newspaper, who Is sketching the office. Ii
mother was here should be writing to her,
and feel as if it were time for me to write
to some one who will believe what write.
I have been for some time in the atmosphere
of certain success, so that l have been sure
that should assume the duties of tine high
Office for which have been named. have
tried hard, in the light of this fact, to pro-
perly appreciate the responsibilities that will
rest upon me, and they are much, too much,
underestmated. But the thought that has
troubled me is: Can 1 well perform my
duties, and in such a manner as to do some
good to the people of the State? I know
there is room for it, and know that I am
honest and sincere in my desire to do well,
but the question is whether l know enough
to accomplish what 1 desire.
The social life which seems to await me
has also been subject of much anxious
thought. I have a notion that can regu-
late that very much as desire; and if can
shall spend very little time in the purely
ornamental part of the Office. In point of
fact, I will tell you, first of all others, the
policy Intend to adopt, and that is to make
the matter business engagement between
the people of the State and myself, in which
the obligation on my side is to perform the
duties assigned me with an eye single to the
interests ofmy employers. l shall have no
idea of reelection or of any higher political
preferment in my head, but he very thank
full and happy if I can well serve one term
as the peoples Governor. Do you know,
that if mother were alive I should feel so
much safer? have always thought that
her prayers had much to do with my sue
cess. I shall expect you all to help me in
that way.
Give my love to - and to -, if she
is with you, and believe me, your affection
ate brother, GROVER CLEVELAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

WELCOME TO THE DEMOCRATIC FOLD
Under the above caption, the Richmond
State says that "when the caucus of the
Democratic members of the Legislature met
Thursday night there was one episode of
more than ordinary moment to the people of
Virginia regardless of party. Hon. W. G.
Winn, Readjuster member of the House
from Lunenburg, was present and was
warmly welcomed. He has until now acted
with Malone. He sewers the alliance, and
shaking off the shackles which the Virginia
Outcast attempted to put upon him, takes
his place among the free men who act and
speak for themselves"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

The woman in the Cleveland scandal
case had clerical adviser at the time, who
is intimately acquainted with all the partic-
ulars Of that affair. He says: Nothing
could have been more honorable and high
minded than the conduct of Mr.. Cleveland.
1t was the sure token of true man. But
still the Blaine managers won't call off their
dogs. II scandals relating to the private
lives of men affect their capacity for the
Presidency, it is fortunate for Garfield that
he died, and for Arthur that he was not
-Alce. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19
Mr.. Tucker will be found in the front of

Mr.. Tucker will be found in the front of
the coming fight, and there is no one in the
district his equal on the hustings.
Rockbridge is fortunate in having among
her citizens so many men thought worthy
to represent their district and State in Con-
gress, and among these Mr.. Tucker has oc-
cupied high rank. His long service has
made him familiar with the duties of Rep
resentative, and his honor, honesty and
ability have given him National reputa-
ton. We consider his nomination equiva-
lent to an election, and as the Court of APP
peals has refused to set aside the reappor-
tionment made by the Legislature, we ex-
pect to see the canvass opened at an early
day.-Lerington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

The Lynchburg Aduance says that "the
parties who started those villainous and
improbable scandals on Governor Cleveland
now wish themselves well out of it, and the
revulsion of feeling in consequence of the
proof of their falsity is overwhelming in his
favor -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19
ANOTHER Acc1pEsr-On Thursday ,

ANOTHER ACCIDENT.-On Thursday of
last week, as Mr.. Geo. Dofaemoyer was
driving traction engine across a small
bridge spanning the saw-mill race of Mr.
Spindle, at Waverlie, near Shenandoah
Iron Works, in this county, the bridge gave
way, precipitating the engine to the ground
below, distance of about eight feet. Mr..
Doffiemoyer was caught between the engine
and fire box, and sustained internal injuries
from which it is thought impossible for him
to recover, but he was still living when last
heard from. The engine was a wreck
Rockingham Register,
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The CANVASS OPENED.-The headouar-
tiers of the Democratic State Central and
Executive Committees were opened in AL
exandrla last Monday. Captain H. Shep-
perd, secretary, and Mr.. w. W. Scott, assis-
tant
They hope that the local party authori-
ties throughout the State will at once put
themselves in communication with the of.
flee, and to that END it is requested that all
Democratic papers in the State COPY this
notice and give it such prominence as thew
can.
1t is the purpose of the committee to
have as thorough-going an organization and
canvass as they had last year-more so, if
possible-and in that event they will achieve
as signal victory at the polls.
And they will be glad to have all the
Democratic papers sent to the headquar-
tiers without further notice until after the
election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

SPEECH OF CARL SCHURz.-The speech
delivered by Carl Schurz last Tuesday night
a week in Brooklyn, N. Y, report of
which is published in this issue, is, as well
said by another, mastery production, and
yet consists. of but plain facts so placed
that he who runs may read, and he of ordi-
nary intelligence may. comprehend.
MIR. Schurz handles the Republican candi-
date without gloves, but deals with him
fairly. He takes no hearsay evidence to
convict Mr.. Blaine of official dishonesty and
rascality, but goes straight to the record as
prepared by Mr.. Blaine and his friends aud
associates. 1t is an Indictment that the
Plumed Knight cannot laugh out of sight.
Its every sentence cuts to thesbone. 1t will
probably take rank as the most notable
speech of the campaign, and there can be
no doubt Of its good effect upon the coun-
try.
We call especial attention to what Mr..
Schurz says about Gov. Cleveland and his
defamers. The charges against the Demo-
cratic nominee are pronounced by him
"monstrous calumnies," and such they
surely are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

DANIEL Come TO OHIo.-The Lynch
burg AdUance says that Maj. John w.
Daniel has received an invitation to assist
the Presidential canvass in Ohio for fifteen
days, after September 10Th, which he has
accepted.
We congratulate our friends of the Buck
eye State at the prospect they have of hear
ing the eloquent words of the Cicero of
Virginia, who can effectually lash the Re-
publican Catalines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Here are few interesting figures:
From 1854 to 1880 the Republican party
gained as follows: 1,300,0 900 colored voters,
and 900, 900 white voters. The Democratic
party gained 100000 white voters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Mr.. George M. Mc[ntire, one of the old
est citizens of Charlottesville, died Satur-
day morning, about 1 o'clock. Mr.. McIn-
tire was the oldest druggist in that section
but had recently sold his business to DR..
F. A. Niche, and was living with him.
Friday night about 10 O. clock he retired to
his house in his usual health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

CLEVELAND AND LABOR.-Gov. Cleve-
land, when, in 1882, he accepted the nomi-
nation which the Democratic State Conven-
ton of New York rendered him for Gov
ernor of that great Commonwealth, address,
ed to the committee which gave him formal
notice of the nomination, letter, the liberal,
manly and patriotic spirit of which did
more than all other influences to insure his
elevation to the Office which he now occu-
pies. In the course of the letter he pre-
sented in strong terms his views of the in
terests of the laboring classes, and among
other equally praiseworthy expressions was
the following:
"The laboring classes constitute the main
part of our population. They should be
protected IN their efforts peaceably to assert
their rights achen endangered By aggregated
capital, and all statutes on this subject
should recognize the care of the State for
honest toll, and be framed with a view of
improving the condition of the working
men,"
Noexpression of sympathy with the rights
and interests of the laboring classes was
ever uttered by Mr.. Blaine that equalled in
clearness and pointedness the foregoing
from Governor Cleveland. While Govern
or Cleveland is absolutely free from the'too
prevalent demagoguery on the labor ques-
ton, he has always been a heartfelt and
manly synipathizer with the interests of
the working classes, from whose ranks he
sprung to distinction only few years ago.
|-Wytherille ENTERPRISE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

1408 FRUITLEss BALLoTs.-Thc Conven-
ton in the Second Congressional District
of Maryland, to nominate candidate for
Congress, after taken 14OS ballots adjourn
ed, sine die, on last Friday, without making
a nomination. Another nominating con-
ton will have to be called.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

ACCIDENT TO JUDGE JOSEPH CHRISTIAN.
On last Thursday night, in Richmond,
Judge Joseph Christian, late President of
the Court of Appeals, fell from his front
porch distance of 12 feet, and was pain
fully bruised and had his right collar-bone
broken. He WIS for a while unconscious.
His collar-bone was set on Friday, and his
physician thinks he will be able to be out
in few days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

'sTo the voters of Massachusetts," the
Executive Committee of Independents in
Boston have issued a strong address. ''We
are told,' they say, ''that the past of the
Republican party is glorious, and that we
are therefore bound to support its candidate
to-day. We yield to none in our pride at
its great achievements or in our devotion to
it's principles, but when the lesson of its
past is forgotten and its principles are aban-
doned, its name alone cannot command our
allegiance" 'Our platform is the single
principle that none but men of proved in
tegrity should be supported for public Of
fee, and that the use of official power for
personal ends is breach of trust which
should disqualify for the public service
those who are guilty of it. A party nom-
nation which violates this principle must
not only forfeit our support, but incur our
answering opposition"
This, says the New York Times, seems
clear and sensible. 1t presents to the vo.
ters a question which certainly is worth
careful consideration, and one which in
Massachusetts a very large number of Re.
publicans.are actively discussing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Suspensions of work and reduction of
wages are becoming more and more fire.
quent in northern manufacturing establish
ments, andif the excessive protection advo-
Gated by Mr.. Blame and his party, were
the excellent thing they claim it to be,
wages would be Increased and more labor
ers employed. AS it Is, unreasonable pro-
lection has overstocked the markets, and
employer and Employee suffer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

charming views now passed rapidly by.
East of Lexington and far down the North
river valley the rapid train in kindness
seems to realize in its somewhat checked
course that the last grand display in ma
ture for the weary traveller is at hand
Soon he will glide along by the North river
cliffs, sweep around the Virginia Military
Institute, and Washington and Lee Univer-
sity to be landed in the heart of the Vir-
ginia Athens; but before this comes to pass,
his eye has penetrated far over the beauti.
full landscape that stretches from Mount
Atlas to Balcony Falls. Nor is this all.
In depression in the Blue Ridge noun
tains, forming the distant background of
the picture, there comes into full view the
Peaks of Otter and the most charming of
all the views to be had of them from our
valley elevations. 1t is grand feature of
travel by the railway that these, the best Of
all the limited western glimpses of this
great curiosity are obtained by the passen-
ger as he glides along comfortably seated
in the car.
CONCLUSION.
Where else, in the distance of thirty-six
miles and less than one hundred minutes of
travel, will be found country identified
with such interesting history, or the field
from which can be viewed natural grandeur
thrown broadcast in its wonderful designs.
Lewis, Mackey, and Sailing beheld it, and,
in defiance of savage ferocity, pitched their
ha citations within its borders. In all one
hundred and fifty miles in length of ma
jestic mountains meets the eyes of all who
look toward Them. An old and time-worn
agricultural country is putting on the green
of new life and refreshed vigor. The peo-
pie are alive to present and prospective ad
vantages in connection with the railway,
and realize how benefcent the future will
be in mutual prosperity. Social inter-
course and business pursuits welcome the
means which widens the channels of union
and fraternal brotherhood. The church
awakens to renewed life, and revives the
spirit of the wilderness-founders, when
religious liberty associated itself with free
mems rights. Agriculture, progressive of
late years, receives its wonted fostering
care, and ere long the plateau fields will
rival in luxuriance the wales below. The
desire to Ego West is passing away, and
the old land claims, in the disposition of
good rewards, the energies of the young
men it has reared. The steel-ribbed high
way invites new capital and new energies
for good investments along its course.
With such combination of interests-of
railway progress with agriculture, CONNER
cial and industrial pursuits-the central
Valley plateau will achieve degree of
prosperity worthy of association with all
it's richly illustrated history.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Hon. CHAs. T. O'FERRALL.-The Con-
gressional Convention of the 18th District
will be held in Luray tomorrow, when
Hon. Chas. T. O'Ferall will be nominated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

GooD YIELD OF HAY.-The Spirit of the
Val1ey says that Mr.. Peter S. Roller, who
has charge of the fine farm of his son. Gen.
John E. Roller, near Harrisonburg, made,
this season, 100 tons of hay, 152 tons OF
which were taken from fifty-two acres,
averaging three tons to the acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Henry W. Murray, of Louisa, Grand
Master of Masons, died, at the residence of
Judge Watson, in Charlottesville, last
Friday night. He was buried at Louisa
Court House, last Sunday, with Masonic
honors by the Grand Lodge. He formerly
represented the Louisa district in the State
Senate. He was lawyer of high standing
in his profession and much esteemed for
christian worth uprightness of charac-
ter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

On Friday night week, a Cleveland and
Hendricks Club was organized in Charlottes-
vile with Capt. Micajah Woods as Presi-
dent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

The Baltimore San says: sThe enormous
tariff of the last twenty-five years is re
sponsible for the slack business and low
wages from which labor is suffering to-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

BLAINE DIsTURBED.-Mr. Blaine is re-
ported to be greatly disturbed by the threat
ened publication of certain episodes in his
early life, which have been unearthed by
Democrats, who purpose applying to the
Republican candidate the methods adopted
by their opponents in villifying the private
character of Gov. Cleveland.
Well he may be in state of trepidation.
For in days gone by there was man who
held the responsible position of teacher in a
female school, and while in that responsible
position took advantage of one of the schol-
ars, and betrayed her, and to escape the
wrath of the community fed. When all the
evidence on this point shall have been col
lected and published, the scandal boom
against Cleveland will prove boomerang,
and knock the wind out of the Blaine scan
dial mongers and gutter-snipes, since, they
do say, this man was none other than Blaine.
Ifhe had been wise man, he would prompt
ly have called off his dogs as soon as the
yelping pack began their bowling over the
supposed dish of delicious scandal against
Cleveland. Charlottesville Je1fersonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19
From Eminent DR.. G. G. Clark,

"COlden's Liquid Beef Tonic is by far
the best OF all the preparations of the kind
food t0nic-that have ever used. To the suf-
cent, 1t is invaluable, as 1t is both nourishing
and Strengthening" (Iaie no other) OF drug
gists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

Certainly the Mulligan letters alone
should be sufficient to cause the Republican
candidates defeat. They give pretty good
history Of his corruption; and besides the
proof of corruption found in these letters,
there is other evidence of the Tattooed
Knights dishonesty. Personally, Mr..
Blaine is doubtless a most agreeable and
polished man, but his political and business
life will go down into history as a striking
example Of the corruption of the latter part
of the nineteenth century. Blaine on his
knees before Mulligan ! A fine picture
Blaine begging to stife the truth Blaine
contemplating suicide when thinking of his
disgrace! Well, imagine such a man in the
presidential chair
Cleveland, on the other hand, is a reformer
He has never been guilty of a dishonest act.
He stands for truth and tries to hide moth
ing from the world that the world has right
to know. Elect Blaine, and ringsters and
thieves would swarm around the White
House. Elect Cleveland and the corruption
that already exists at the Capital would
soon give place to reform. There would be
no thieves around. Honest men who may
belong to the Republican party will not have
to ponder the difference between the two
knights long before arriving at the con-
clusion that Cleveland-not Blaine-is the
man for President. -RichmondStote.
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FUNERAL OF Hon. VINCENT L. Brad
FORD, OF PHILADELPHIA.-Th funeral
services of the Hon. Vincent L. Bradford,
LID, d. G. L., took place last Wednes-
day morning from his late residence, No.
l5l West Chelton avenue, and was largely
attended. Among those present were the
following General r. D. Lilly, John Ran
dOlph Tucker, and Professor White, of
Washington and Lee University, Virginia;
General William GUSTS Lee, of Virginia;
DIR. Roumont, of Washington; Charles
Bradford, Thomas Bradford, and Charles
Townsend, of Pittsburg; Professor E. Cop
pee Mitchell, DR.. H. E. Dwight, H. Fl.
Houston, E. A. Crenshaw, J. Henry Tilge,
Rev. DIR. Stuart, of Delaware, and Paul
Pohl.
The remains of the deceased were laid
out in the parlor in a handsome black cloth
casket, and on the lid was silver plate
containing the name, dates of birth and
death of Mr.. Bradford. On the coffin was
a wreath of ferns, tribute of affection
from the daughter of DR.. Dwight.
The officiating clergyman was Rev. DR..
Theodore S. Rumney, rector of st. Peter S
church, Germantown, who read the beauti-
full and impressive burial service of the
Protestant Episcopal church and made an
address appropriate to the occasion.
The pall-bearers were General r. d.
Lilly, John Randolph Tucker, and Profess
sor White, of Washington and Ice Univer-
sity; Professor E. Coppee Mitchell, Messrs.
Fl. H. Houston, E. A. Crenshaw, j. Henry
Tilge and Paul Pohl.
The remains were inferred in North Lau-
rel Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

IND DTMT A COMFORTA- "a
VI 1IGN !. BILE COTTAGE, EssA
containing 8 rooms and "a cellar, with .Rsls
Vines. Grapes and other fruits-about three
and n haf acres. The place is just beyond
the City Water Works-a short walk to the
ticulars, enquire of GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.
au192t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

A MURDERoUs AssAULT.-Through a
friend we learn the particulars of murder
GUS assault by three tramps on the person
of Mr.. Lewis Miller, near Ta1cott, Sum-
mers county, the 9Th inst. Mr.. Miller had
Just returned from Coalburg, W. Va, and
while at the Talcott depot, gave evidence
of having money in his possession. This
seems to have been overheard by the three
scoundrels, who at once planned a robbery.
Miller lives short distance from Talcott
on Hunger's Run. The three men laid in
ambush on this road. When Mr.. Miller
came along they sprang upon him felled
him senseless with club. Whilst in pro-
cess of rifing his clothing of all valuables,
Miller suddenly regained consciousness and
shouted "murderv' A pistol was at once
thrust against his head, but just as the
would-be murderer pulled the trigger,
Miller threw up his hand and knocked
the weapon to one side, the ball passing
through his hand. Surprising they had
killed him, and alarmed at the noise of the
pistol report, his assailants fled, taking
with them over one hundred dollars of
which they had robbed their victim. Mr..
Miller was shortly after found by some of
his neighbors and carried home, where he
still lies in O serious condition from his
wounds.
The names of the three villains are un-
known, and their appearance seemed to in
dictate that they were common tramps.
Two of them have since been captured at
Cannelton, where they were found in box
car, stealing ride westward. They were
recognized and are now in the hands of the
authorities. third man is still at large,
nor has the money of which Mr.. Miller was
robbed been yet recovered. Watch
171Ho
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-19

The Democratic Congressional Conven-
tion, which assembled in the city of Staun-
ton, Thursday, August It'll, nominated by
reclamation the Hon. John Randolph
Tucker to represent the 10th District of
Virginia in the next Congress. Mr.. Tuck
er is not unknown to our readers, therefore
an extended history of his public services
is unnecessary, suffice it to say that as a
statesman of ability he is the peer of any
man in the land. AS representative he
has ever been fearless and outspoken. The
Sentinel cheerfully sinks all questions of
difference on local issues and will give Mr..
Tucker its hearty support, believing that
the reform measures inaugurated by the
Democratic party, Of which Mr.. Tucker is
a member, are of far more Importance than
questions of mere tariff theory. Mr.. Tuck
er will begin the canvass almost Immediate
ly and will devote sometime to our county.
We bespeak for him the same earnest sup
port from our people that he has received
in the past. Cleveland, Hendricks, Tuck
or and Honest Ueghany
Sentinel.