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ished the daily-receipts of the Republican finance
committee to any great extent. That it has had
the opposite effect in at least one case is shown
by the followingletter received to-day by the
committee from clerk in one ofthe bureaus Of
the Interior Departments
Dear Sir--I take pleasure in sending you inclosed
draft for 32 in the interest of Blaine and Logan In
the press of other business had neglected attend
to this until the impudent Curtis-Schurz gang re.
minded me Of my duty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

AN Illinois man writes to Governor Cleveland
that he has been blessed with trlplets and an
nounces his intention Of naming them after the
Democratic candidates. One Of the three is a
girl which. instead of being named after the
widow Butler, as might have been expected, the
proud father says will be called after Mrs. Hen
bricks But why not name the child .MariaN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

ANEW York saleswoman has been arrested for
having stolen eighty jerseys She probably
intended to take them to the fair, but should
have known that they would have no chance at
a well-conducted agricultural fair, because Jer-
seys are barred out
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

The Democratic congressional campaign com
mttee announces that the new party text book
is ready for all who are willing to pay for it. 1t
processes to give information on ill matters con
nected with campaign issues, but barely mentions
the tariff, and absolutely ignores Maria Halpin
This will be a sad disappointment to the breth
rem who pays their money in the hope Of Sc
curing q light which may lead them out Of the
darkness in which they grope.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

GROVER CLEVELAND has summoned up
courage enough to deny that be wrote letters
to congressman in favor of the Morrison bill.
What will Henry Watterson and the free
trade independents and Democrats do now,
poor thingsf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

tiers ought rot to mix in the dirty pool of'poli-
ties and the next thing We shall hear is that
they must not talk about crooked methods Of
money making, 1t is a coarse subject and
CRATES on the feelings of too many church mem
bers who go TO the sanctuary to get pure and I'M
defiled religion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

THE London Times says: among the
Second chambers of the world the Senate of
the United States holds unquestionably the
foremost place" And yet Carl schurz is no
longer member.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

IT is but step from Drawn to brain in Bos-
ton. Now that the season is over, the tennis
clubs of young ladies and gentlemen simply re-
solve themselves into Tennyson clubs, and leave
the lawn to take up literature
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

BLAINE and Logan favor protection to
American industry Cleveland and Hen
bricks favor free trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

BROTHER TALMAeE devoted his attention last
Sunday to bankers, and and other irregular
6nanciers, and some Of the things he said about
them we're not at all sweet and soothing. A good
many people are saying, nowadays, that minis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-18

SUFFER- little children, and forbid them
not, for of such is the independent list of
yicepresidents for the Schurz meeting.
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crNc1NNAT1-J R Hawley &co. l54 Vine Street.
LoUIsyILLE-c t Dearing, northwest corner
Third and Jefferson streets
ST. LoU1s-Union News Company, Union Depot and
Southern Hotel
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THE INpIANAPoLIs JoURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
1oNDoN-American Exchange in Europe 449
strand.
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PARIS Arnerican Exchangein Paris, IS Boulevard
des Capucines. ~
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NEW YoRK-st. Nicholas and Windsor Hotels
cH1cAeo-Palrner House.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Extra session of the General Assembly

Extra Session of the General Assembly.
The General Assembly of Virginia, in
pursuance to the proclamation OF Cover
nor Cameron, convened in extra session
Wednesday last. A full attendance OF its
members were present at the opening.
Lieut.. Gov. Lewis called the Senate to
order and Speaker Stuart called the House
to order.
The main object for which the General
Assembly was called is to pass an cleo
toral bill. This bill was presented by
Speaker Stuart. 1t was drawn by Mr..
Moon, Of Albamarle. who is detained at
home on account of sickness. The bill
provides that the first electoral district
shall be the same as the first con-
gressional district; the second electoral
district the same as the second con-
gressional district, and so On through
out the whole number of congressional
and electoral districts. Each voter may
vote for one elector from each electoral
district and two from the State at large;
and if at the time of choosing electors the
law shall provide for one or more repre-
sentatiyes from the State at large in said
Crngress, then and in that event each vo-
ter may at such election vote for such
lumber of electors from the State at large
lin addition to the two hereinbefore pro-
vlded for) as shall correspond with the
number of such representatives at large :;
so that the whole number of electors to be
chosen at any election Shall always be
equal to the whole number of senators end
representatives to which the State may at
the time be entitled in tie Congress afore-
said
Another important measure introduced
was bill, which, if it is passed land
there is no reason to expect Jha5 it will
not) will appropriate SO, 600 a year out of
the treasury OF the State for the Female
Normal School at Farmvilie.
The Indications are that the session will
last about a month. Among the number
Of bills introduced were the following:
By Mr.. Opie: A joint-resoluiion look
ing to securing an appropriation of $50 900
to be lsed for thu completion Of the new
iunatlc asylum.
By Mr.. Eehols: To incorporate Duns-
more's Business College Of Stanton.
Gen Wickham introduced resolution
calling upon the Governor for Information
as to the effect of the recent decision Of
the q. s. circuit court upon the debt set
tlement. Ia Offering the resolution Mr..
Wickham said (:
Mr.. Pfesident,-I desire to say that a
G2ciS!On was re10eTPu Yesterday III tIe
circuit court Of the United States inv0lv-
ing a very deep interest to the State. [
hold in my hand a statement which shows
that there will be an increase in the debt
to the amount of 81 1877 600 per annum
for the next tWenty-one years.
The Democratic members of the Gen
eral Assembly met in caucus last evening
for the nomination OF Judges to ill
vacancies. This indicate that the vacan-
ces in the several counties will be speed
lily filled.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-We learn that
DR.. Arthur Austin, physician at the
Mines Iron works. was thrown from his
horse On Frld1y last and sustained severe
injury, an arm and three ribs were broken
and the skull fractured in two places. Dr..
Myers Of Waynesboro, rendered the neces-
sary surgical aid; at last accounts his
condition was very serious. DE- Austin is
son Of Mr.. Jas. Austin of Waynesboro,
and is promising young physician. This
family have beeE severely afflicted within
the past few months, ard they have the
sympathy of the entire community.
DR.. Austin is the resident physician at
MilDes, where he is also engaged in the
drug business. He had been to see q patti
ent in the country, and was on his way re-
turning, when the accident occurred. The
exact time Of the accident is not known,
as he was found lying 10 the road in an
unconscious state By citizen, who imma-
diateiy carried HIM home.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Personal.

Mr.. H. c. Tinsley. the editor of this
paper has, by the advice of his physician,
gone to the sea- shore for stay of some
| weeks in search of health. In his absence
the editorial department will be conducted
by gentleman competent for the duty.
Miss Helen Lyman, of Norfolk, IS visit
lug her uncle, H. D. Peck, Esq, at Mont
gomery Hall.
Mr.. j. W. Michaels, of the D., D. 81 B.
Institute, has received an appointment at
the Arkansas D., D. & B. In stitute.
Misses Fannie and Mary McCue, of
Augusta, are the guests Of Miss Sallie
! Moore Spears at Rivervlew, West Vir-
ginia.
Rev. Allan Curr, of Stanton, accompa-
MED by his lady, delivered two lectures in
Harrisonburg, on Monday and Tuesday
nights Of this week.
We extract the following from the Am
herst Enterprise: ''From the Stanton
VINDICAToR of last Friday we see that
Judge VIM. A. Hudson, county judge of
Augusta, has determined to send in his
resignation in order that his successor
may be appointed by the extra session of
the Legislature. Mr.. Hudson was elected
to the bench last winter. and is well and
favorably known here"
Walter Sublett. Esq, of Richmond, and
his lady, are On visit to Mrs. Sublett's
father, Judge J. N. MeCue, Of this city.
DIR. E. Loring Turner and wife arrived
here from Texas, last Friday morning.
DR.. W. w. S. Butler, formerly of Staun-
ton, has located in Roanoke. and com
menced the practice of medicine.
Dr.. E. F. Wayman left Saturday even
ing for two weelss vacation to his old
home near the Fauquier White Sulphur
Springs.
DIR. A. M. Fauntleroy visited Char
lottesville last week, whence he had been
called to consult in the case Of Grand
Master Of Masons. Henry Murray. The
Doctor says the case of Mr.. Murray is
hopeless, but that he may linger for sever
al days.
MIR. J. W. Crews, formerly manager Of
the Western Union telegraph Office here
has been appointed manager OF the Tele-
phone Exchange in Richmond, Va.
Robt. W. Burke, Esq left for Richmond
on Wednesday to attend the meeting of
the State Democratic Executive Commit
tee, which took place there yesterday.
Mrs. II. T. Sage of Lockport, New
York. is in the city on a visit to Dr. J. H.
Fultz and lady. Mrs. Sage Is Of the party
that accompanied the New York volun-
teers to Staunton on the occasion Of the
reunion here with the 5:h Virginia Regi-
ment last May.
Archie Vaughan. Esq, who has been
residing IN Lexington for some time, is
seriously i'll with typhoid fever. He has
has been removed to his fathers resi-
dence, DR.. G. R. Vaughan, of New Provi-
dence, Rockbridge.
At the meeting Of the Executive Com
mlttee Of tie State Agricultural Society,
held at the White Sulphur Springs On
Tuesday last, Col. j. II. Crawford and
W. A. Burke, Esq. of Augusta, were ap-
poiGted representatives to the World s
Exhibition. to be held in New Orleans,
commencing Dec. 1, 1884.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Educational Items.

W. R. Burdett, Of Second Creek, W.
Va, ard j b. Catiett, of this city, gradu-
ated at the last examination of Duns-
more's Business Colleges, held in this city
on the 9.h inst.
The Anna More Academy for Girls, at
Reistertown, Maryland, fifteen miles from
the city of Baltimore, announces its open
ing for Sept 18th. This school is under
the management Of Rev. Arthur J. Rich.
Misses Phillips and West will begin the
9Th session OF their school for girls, at
Mozart Hall, Sept. 4th. Thorough in
struction and careful training ara the
leading features of the school.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Chairman County Committee.

GRAND JURORs.-The following Grand
serve at the ensuing August term of the
County Court of Augusta Hugh F. Lyle,
William Crosby, Michael McAleer, Ar
thur w. G. Dudley, Andrew A. Craw-
ford, A. Rankin Todd, Rudolph Turk,
John A. Mills, SiIas H. Walker, George
M. Cook, William II. Moorman, John FL E.
Crawford, Ro. D. Hensley, Benjamin M.
Ellis, Phillip Klllan, DR.. David W. Han
ger, John B. Smith, John S. McCorkle, j.
Frank Wilson. John J. Larew, George w i.
McCutchen. Silas l.. Huff, james NJ.
Hoover, Andrew D. s. Beck. Attend
ance required August 25th, 1884, at Court
House at 10 O'Clock, A. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Aug. IL Beer
Cattle.--Prices of beef cattle ranged as
follows: Best s624as6G214 that generally
rated first quality $5.25a$60O; medium or
good fair quality s4.0oasi. S711; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows $}.50as4 co. Extreme
range of prices s350a$662% Most of the sales were
from si25as5 S11a per lCO lbs Total sales for the
week $50 head. The market has been fairly active
to-day, and prices fully up to the figures of last
week. considering quality, the general range being
about the same as then, but the offerings of tops
superior to those Of last week
SWINE.-The receipts, though several hundred
less than last week, are equal to q very moderate
demand. The quality is not near as good as it was
last week, there been too many light and thin Hogs
ana grassers which sells quite low, at 1a1kc. We
quote the better grades only in fair demand at
SaS1%c rer lb net. receipts this week 1862 head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is a slight increase in
the receipts but the quality of the offerings is not
as good as last week. Coed Sheep have been fairly
active, outside BUYERS taking a large number
Lambs and stock Sheep have been slow of sale. We
quote butcher Sheep at 5a414c., and Lambs DIT 4aGc
per lb gross. Stock Sheep $2a$}.50 for Ewes, and
3l1a41%c per Id for Wehers. Receipts This week
57l2
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

NEW HOSE FOR THE FIRE DEPART
MENT.-Upon the recommendation of the
Board of Control of the Fire Department
of the city, the Council has ordered the
purchase of 500 feet of rev hose. The
Chief Engineer, Capt. T. j. Crowder. rec
ommends that the city employ a man to
take charge of the property and applian-
ces of the department, so that in case Of
fire no confusion may arise. This recon-
mittee, whose Chairman is Mr.. John
Burns. We think the recommendation a
good one. and it should be adopted. The
fire department is most important one,
and it should be thoroughly equipped.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Local Political Notes.

Last Thursday night week, meeting
was held at the Democratic Club Rooms,
under the auspices Of the Worklrgmen'S
Legion. A large number Of our citizens
we're present, and addresses were deilv-
cred by Hon. John Randolph Tucker, Mr..
J.H. Sherrard of Bath county, Mr.. VIM.
M, Cabell Of Buckingham, r. Berson OF
Amherst, and 81. st. George Tucker OF
this city. Capt. James BumgaTdner III
troduced the speakers. This club has
displayed great zeal since its organiza-
ton and numbers between three and four
hundred members. At its last meeting
a code of laws for its government was
adopted, and an arrangement made by
which it will be divided into three sections,
each section commanded by different Off
GERS. These divisions will be Offered as
in volunteer militia, and each division
will elect its own officers. The headquar-
teIs will hereafter be open every day lex
cept Sunday and at night until reasona-
BILE hour. DR.. W. Fl. Goode will be in
charge. Visitors, as well as members Of
the several Democratic organizations in
the city, are cordially invited to call at
the headquarters. They will find some of
the leading papers of the country there,
and nearly all the State papers.
At the regular meeting of the Working
mems Legion, held on last Wednesday
night, the organization Of the military
feature was completed by the election OF
the following officers: Colonel, Capt. Jno.
McQuaide; Lieutenant Colonel, W. IL. IL.
Lynn; Major, W. M. Burruss.
At the conclusion of the business of the
meeting, H. st. Geo. Tucker, Esq, who
was present, upon invitation, delivered
an address, giving an encouraging view
of the political situation. The President
of the club, gave notice that number OF
speakers had been invited, and that at
each regular weekly meeting an address
might be expected.
The Republica Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Congress from this
District, will meet in this city at -
O'Clock on Friday, the 29th inst.
The following addressed to James A.
L IT,.
shows what efforts the Republicans of this
county are making to drum up crowd to
be present at their meeting to be held here
next court day:
STAUNToN, Aug. l, 1884.
Hon. Jas. 4. Frazier
Dear Strive will have monster Re
publican mass meeting here in Stanton
on our August county court day Monday.
August %. 1884. We expect to have as
our speakers Gen. John A. Logan, our
candidate for Vice President. Hon. Ma
than Golf, Of W est Va, and Hon. H. II.
Riddleberger, of our own State, and 9th
ers. We will write you again shortly,
sending printed programme and notifying
you of railroad rates. In the meantime
we would be glad for you to circulate, as
best you can. the fact of the meeting.
There will be at least 10 900 people pres
ent.
Very truly yours,
W. E. CRAIG,
Chairman f'ouptu ,opnpoittoo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

HYMENIAL.-On Wednesday, 9th inst,
at the residence of the BRIDES father, Jas.
II. Burnley, Esq, were joined in the holy
bonds of Wedloek, MISS Annie Burnley
and MIR. P. H. Early, OF Campbell county.
The newly made couple left the same
evening for their future home in Camp
bell.
The same day, the Rev. Littleton Scott
was united in marriage to Miss Kitty
Waddell, at the residence of the BRIDES
father, Leigh r. Waddell. Esq. The GER
emory was performed by the Rev. John
scott, brother of the groom. The happy
couple took the $50 Chesapeake Express
for Richmond the sams evening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

MEMBER OF THE CITY-SCHooL BOARD.
Mr.. II. E.. Summerson was elected a
member of the City School Board by the
Council, last Tuesday night. to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF
inc. W. Todd, Esq , who has changed bis
residence to the county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

A HoRsE-TuIEF CoNvICTED.-Some
time since, Capt. j. II. Waters, Chief of
Police Of Stanton, arrested a horse thief
named Simms in bar-room in this city,
and turned him oyer to the authorities of
Albemarle. Ga Monday last the trial
came off at Charlottesville, and the prs-
oner was found guilty and sent to the penl-
Tertiary for seven years. It transpired
during the trial that Simms had once be-
fore been arraigned on charge of muir
der committed by him in Albemarle
county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

PARTIAL observation-disclosures Houn-
Than, the son of Mr.. John Hounihan, Of
this city, was Frustrated for several days
from sunstroke which threatened to be Sc
rious. We are glad to learn that he has
been fully restored, and left with party
Of gentlemen for the seashore On Tues.
day
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

THE CORN CRoP.-Gratifying intelli-
gence of the excellent promise of the corn
crop, reach US from all sections of the
county and valley. Some apprehension
Was felt few weeks ago, in consequences
of the threatening dry season, but now
that we have had good rains just at the
time the crops needed them most, there is
every reason to believe that the crop of
the present year will be an abundant one.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

APPEAL TAKEN.-Maj. Elder has taken
an appeal to the Supreme Court from the
decision of judge Mclaughlin s court, in
the case of Slower vs. Beck. This case
involves the possession Of the Back prop
erty on New street, in this city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

LECTURE.-The Rev. T. Dewitt Tai
mage will deliver a lecture at the Opera
House IN this city on Monday evening,
Aug. 18Th. Subject: The Bright Side
OF Things" The proceeds of the lecture
will be devoted to the benefit of the
Monument Fund of the Augusta Memo
rial Association. Tickets for sale at
Olivier's. Mr.. Talmage is one of the most
distinguished divines in the country. and
this will be the first opportunity that our
people have had to hear him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

DUNsMoRE's BUSINESS COLLEGE JOUR.
journal, just issued from the VINDIcAToR
presses. The Professor issues his journal
instead of catalogue this year. The
number before US embraces much interest
ing matter as to Stanton and it's sur
roundings, KNOWLEDGE of the progress of
his college, and the plans upon which bis
excellent institution is conducted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

lie COUNTY JUDGEsHIP.-We hear
toned in connection with the position Of
Judge of Augusta County. made vacant
by the resignation of Judge Wm. A Hud-
son: Judge j. NJ. Hendren, Jno. W.
Stout, Chas. ]. Grattan and John M.
Kinney The Legislature. at its present
extra session, will elect Judge Hudson IS
successor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Deaths.

Mrs. Lavinia Coleman. wife of Samuel
II. Coleman, Esq, died at the residence
of her husband. in this city, Tuesday
morning last. at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Coleman
had been i'll for long time, and had been
an intense sufferer. She was the daugh-
ter of Dr.. Magruder, Of Maryland, and was
a most aimable lady. Her husband and
four little children have the sympathy Of
the whole community in their sad bereave-
ment. The funeral took place from the
Episcopal Church Wednesday evening,
Rev. DR.. Shields conducting the service.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. J. M. Kin
ney, F. B. Berkeley, E. NJ. Gushing, R.
NJ. Guy, Mayor A. G. Gordon and Col. J.
FL. Skinner.
MIR. Geo. Hulvey, a highly esteemed cit
izen Of this county, residing near Spring
Hill, died suddenly at his residence on
Wednesday evening last. Mr.. Uulvey had
been complaining for several days, but on
Wednesday morning he arose and was att
tending to his usual duties, was taken
suddenly i'll, and died before the physician
DR.. A. q. Van Lear, who was quickly
summoned, could arrive. Mr.. Hulvey
was good citizen, and was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him.
Mr.. A. Upshur K er, br other of Heber
and James Ker of this city. died at st.
LOUIS. Mo, July 30;h. He was resident
of this city for several years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

A FANCY DRESS BALL and free supper
will be given at the Roekbridge Alum
Springs this evening. The c. & .. kail-
way will sell round trip excursion tickets
from Staunton for $l,00.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
TEMP FRANCE MEETING

TEMPERANCE MEETING.- temper
ance meeting. under the auspices Of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union of
city will be held in the Lecture room of
the Methodist church on Sunday after
neon. Rev. Allan Curr will preside, and
addresses will be delivered by Rev. DR..
ReuasS and others.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

THE ADAMS EXPRESS OFFICE.-The
Adams Express company are handsomely
fitting up tier new quarters, Burke 81
Bradley old stand. in the Masonic build
ing. Workmen are engaged putting up
new counters, papeIing the walls. and
otherwise imprCv ing tie room. The GEN.
pany will move i'll as soon as the rel airs
are CON p!eteG.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15
Church Notes.

Rev. J. P. Strider filed the pulpit Of
the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday
last. Services were held at all the other
city churches, their respective pastors Off
ciating.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-15

PICNIC AND EXCURSION TO CLIFTON
FoRGE.-The First Presbyterian Sunday
School. will give a basket picnic and
excursion to Clifton Forge, on Thursday
next. The fare for the round trip is only
81 90