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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

situated in the Cotton Belt of the state, in the
great Valley of the Yazoo, and 20 to miles
from Steamboat Landing on the river.
Of the tract. about 400 acres are cleared and
in cultivation about 400 acres more were
deadened some years ago. and are equal in fer
tility to any Cotton land in the state. The
residue of the tract is heavily timbered.
The improvements consist of comfortable
Frame Dwelling of rooms, kitchen with two
rooms and large store room, smo ok e-hous. large
gin and cotton press house. with stable under
meath, corn-cribs, and tenant houses for 80 to 10
hands,
The present rental value of the property Is
sl200.00 to Sl400 90, which can be easily doubled
by clearing and reducing to cultivation the
deadened timbered land. But to one resident
on the tract and cultivating it with the indus
try and enterprise that characterize the Vir-
ginia farmer, the profits would greatly exceed
the sums named.
The business engagement and occupation
of the undersigned, render it inconvenient and
expensive to him to give to this tract located
at so great distance, the attention which 1t
e,.uires; and therefore he desires to dispose of
it, either by sale, or exchange for land located
more conveniently to him.
A GREAT BARGAIN can be obtained, and
most liberal terms, by applying to
w M. j. N ELSON,
jy22-tf STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
Gov. Cleveland's Letter of Acceptance.

We hope that none will fail to read the
admirable letter of acceptance of Gov. Cleve-
land. 1t is short, but comprehensive. It is
sound and plain, able and honest, and, as
the Philadelphia Record says, it is calculat-
ed to strengthen the regard of his old friends
and win him new ones. It is refreshing, af-
ter the unnatural tameness of Blaine, the
uncertain argument of Logan and the gar
rulous egotism of Butler, to read the deliver
ances Of a candidate for great Office who
makes no effort to dazzle his readers with
flights of rhetoric or confuse them with Ma
chiavelian logic. Gov Cleveland has some
pointedly. He accepts the nomination in
modest manly terms. What he says on the
subject of labor will commend itself to ev-
cry candid workingman. He recognizes the
fact that the welfare of the laboring classes
is inseparably connected with the integrity
of our institutions, and he clearly shows
that sumptuary legislation would find no
favor at his hands. Much has been said
and written about the necessity for a bril-
liant statesman at the head Of the nation;
but, as Gov. Cleveland puts it, the states
manship the people require Consists in
honesty and frugaIity, prompt response to
the needs of the people as they arise, and
the vigilant protection of all their varied in
terests.' An administration based on such
PRINCIPLES would leave little to be desired.
That Gov. Cleveland would give the coun-
try such an administration, if chosen to the
presidency, will be the belief OF thousands
in every section of country when they read
his letter of acceptance
The N. Y. Herald says that his words in
regard to the workingmen are wise and
timely, and indicate an appreciation of the
subject-the first, indeed, that any candi-
date has shown. He also touches the nota-
BILE point, forgotten by some other candi-
dates, that the President is an executive Of
ficer, and is responsible only for faithful
execution of the laws, which he does not
make and cannot repeal
The N. Y. World says that ii is brief, plain
and sincere. 1t is like the man, whose en-
tire public career has been marked by
strict adherence to duty and lofty purpose
to serve the people to the best Of his ability.
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Local Business Notices.
Towels and Corsets, cheap. at stirs.

yIatc.,less Metal POEish.-An elegant
for removing RUST from any
metal. 1t will polish Silver and Gold without
injury to the metal. For sale only by
jyl BERKELEY q WALTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

uear in mind thatFhorr burg's is the place to
ref nice buggiss and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
Hon. ]. RAN. TUCKER at GreenvilIe.

We have the pleasure to announce that HOB.
J. Ran. Tucker will address the people at
Greenville, NEXT SATURDAY, at ~ O'CLOCK
sharp. This simple announcement is SUM-
clent to insure large audience. Turn out 10
hear this able and eloquent speaker.
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LEHAL NOTICES.


YTHhOmpson's Af VS.. Thomp-
l. sOn d ais.-In pursuance of decree Of
the circuit court of Augusta county, entered in
this cause, June 49, 1888, I shall proceed at my
office, in Staunton, on Saturday.. September u,
1884, to make further settlement of the accounts
of John Thompson. Administrator OF James
E. Thompson, dec d.
au19 it JOS. A. WADDELL Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
LAND SALES.

N0MMISSIOHER 'S SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE.-By virtue of a decree of the
circuit courtof Augusta county, entered at the
May Term, 1884, in the cause of Ash VS.. Ash &
ais, the undersigned Commissioner will offer
for sale at public auction, in front of the Court
house, In the city of Staunton, on
Monday. July 18th, 1884,
that certain tract of unimproved land lying in
the county of Augusta, on a spur of the Blue
Ridge. near the old toll-gate, adjoining the
mineral lands of Echols, Bell 81 Catlett, con-
tanning fifty acres, purchased by F. NJ. Ash,
in his lifetime, from Walter Mann.
TERMs.-Cash sufficient to pay costs of suit
and sale; the balance in three equal install
deferred payments the purchaser shall execute
bonds with approved personal security, waiv-
est from day of sale; title to be retained as ul-
innate security. A. G. GORDON,
Special Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

The Recorder is very handsome paper
and it gives evidence that it intends to
make a vigorous fight for Virginia and her
-Richmond Wing.
The Whiq is severely sarcastical
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
County Court Proceedings.

Hon. ]. T. Patton. Judge of Rock bridge Coun-
ty Court, is holding this term by request of
Judge Stout.
The Grand Jury made the following 1ndict-
ments Ro. NJ. Hicks, malicious manning:
Anna Franklin and Cynthia Robinson for ma
liciously obstructing railroad track at Browns
cut near Swoope.s Depot; VIM. Coins, mali.
cious manning; Lucy Hunter, housekeeping:
Ely Middlebrook, murder, and same, mali
cious manning; James Griffin, assault and
battery; Richard Rodes and Florence Rag
land, lewdness
No further business appearing, the Grand
Jury was discharged.
William Ross. on trial for m tli,ious obstruc-
ton of railroad was discharged
The estate of Samuel Keller was committed
to the sheriff for administration, with the will
annexed.
VIM. +, Fretwell qualified as admir- of Milton
| Z. Coffman, deceased, and James w. Shumate
| as admir- of VIM. Shumato, deceased.
James G. Mitchell was appointed guardian
of Misses Ida NJ. and Tudie Mitchell,
Administration was granted Mrs. Mary ].
Bishop on the estate of her late husband Hen.
ry Il. Bishop.
Justice j. W. Churchman reported and paid
into court a fine of $500. imposed by him on
Sandy Mitchell for assault, Justice T. M. Smi
~ likewise reported and paid over a fine of
Sl.0O on Jno. G. Steel for assault
j. Frank Wilson qualified as Notary Public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
Virginia Female Institute,
CTAJ TNTON vTPnJNTa

Mrs. Gen. J. f. Z. ....Prineipal
&S- Neat Session Opens September I1th, 1884. =lsa
Full corps Of experienced and accomplished
Teachers.
limited
Apply for Catalogues to the Principal.
Day Pupils receive every advantage given TO
Boarders.
Tuition in Primasy Department.m..S27. co
q Academic COurse.............. 1910
" Collegiate ............. 5000
CalistheDics. ................... $40
Contingent go
~ Extra studies at regular rates. jy29-2m
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Old papers for sale at the SPECTATOR Office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY
Winchester Va, prepares for University, AR
NV Navy or business. G. L. G. MINOR. NJ. A.
UNIV. VA LII d. aul9-2m
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HRy Fever.

4LPiece Flowered China Set. $500, at stif7s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

ROCKING CHAIRS, from &c.,. up. at sTIFF's.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
1910 ACRES.

The undersigned, as Executor of " II. Rodes,
decd, holds a tract of land i'll the State of Mis-
slssippi, which he desires to dispose of.
This tract consists Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

RoBINSoN'S CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.-
Robinson's circus and menagerie were exhibit
ed here on Saturday afternoon and night last
to very large audiences The show was good
one in all its features. There was nothing to
offend the most delicate taste, and perfect Or
der was observed. We think it the best show
that Robinson has ever exhibited here Per-
formances were going on in two rings at the
same time, and it kept the spectators busy to
see all that was performed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26

Prices this week ranged as follows:
BEEF CATTLE-Very best, 514@53lc.; medium
to good. 41a95c; common to fair, 3@4c.
SHEEP.-313@1412c. gross.
LAMBS.-4@515c. gross.
HOGs.-7@S15c. net.
There were 267 head of beef cattle, 27S hogs,
and ], 493 sheep and lambs, 500 sheep on the
market during the week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-08-26
OFFERINGS.
Richmond Live Stock Market, Aug. IS.

We quote: Fine, 50 25@s2.5O; superfine, 50 5O@
So Is; extra, S4.56@$475; family, S490@S5 %
Patent family, country, s55O@s6.5O. Market
very dull.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-08-30
CHOLERA'S MARCH.

A Vessel Reported to Have Arrived at Sal
mas Cruz, Mexico, with the Dread Scourge
on Board-PRcihc CoRst Ports Notified
1t is Though to Have Been Brought from
China.
GUAYMAs, MEX, August 81.
The Captain of the port of Guaymas has
received notice from the Minister OF
War that a vessel has arrived at Salinas
Cruz with Asiatic cholera on board. He
instructs the Captain of the port to allow
no one to land from vessels arriving from
Salinas Cruz, or from other ports lower
on the coast. The official notice bears
the date OF the City Of Mexico, August
Is. Similar notices bsve been received
at MszatIan, San Bias, Altata, Manzanilla
and other Pacific coast ports.
Salinas Cruz Is the chief port for the
State of Tehuantepec, and lies 1900 miles
south of Guaymas, on the Pacific. 1t is
considered unaccountable here that any
person could arrive there from the in
lected districts of Europe. 1t is gem
orally believed here that the vessel in
question is from Oh ma, and brings orig
inal germs. The news causes great un-
easiness along the coast cities, it being
the first information of tire arrival of
ASiatic cholera on this continent.
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LATE NEWS ITEMS.


CHOLERA Is incred,,nsS IN Corsica.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR arrived at Newport
on the Doth and salute was fired in his
honor.
SEVENTY new cholera cases were report
ed in Italy on the 2G5h.
The First National Bank of Jam estown,
Dakota, has suspended.
Lac 1T lrosts were reported in several
sections of Canada on the 70 h.
The Grand Lodge of the Ohio Ancient
Order of United Worltmen met at Cmcin-
natl, Oh the 70 h.
THERE was one death from cholera at
Toulon, and twelve at Marseilles ON the
26vh.
THE veteran sailors and soldiers Of the
Northwest began their annual reunion at
Chicago on the Goth.
THE visible supply of grain on the 26;h
was: Wheat, 17,l25OOO bushels; corn, 81
676,0O0; OATS, 1,S22,U0O
JOHN p. SLOAN, the South Carolina wife
murderer, on being surrounded on the
26,h, shot himself.
BISHOP DISNEY, Secretary and Treas
urer of the Cincinnati University, died OF
consumption on the 2G.h
II was beloved IN Paris that China
would make formal declaration of war
ON the 26tn against France.
CONSIDERABLY trouble was reported at
Central City, Ky, ON the 26 h, becauss of
convict labor in the mines.
IHE F.ench papers uphold Admiral
Courbet in what he did Foo Chow, and
DEFY the opinions of the London Times.
THE coal miners in the Third Pool of
Pennsylvania weakened ON the 26th aud
$50 men returned to work.
THE French Minister to Berlin had a
conference with Bismarck on the 2Bth in
reference to the Franco. Chinese fl ulsy.
JONAS WOLF was elected Governor OF
the Chickasaw Nation by a small ma
jority.
lHE directors of the Lou .sville g. Nash :
vile Railroad Company have agreed upon
plan OF reorganization.
IwGNTY-oNE cars were smashed by an
accident on the Schuylkill Valley Railroad
at Coatesvile, Pa, on the Goth.
THE Peoples Bark of st. Paul, Mimi,
was robbed on the 26th of $40, 600. Edward
Mason, aged sixteen, who was a book
keeper III the bank, is missing.
UNION sailors at Milwaukee, Wis, on
the 10Th tried to mob party of Chicago
sailors who arrived there to work on
schooners. Police protected the Chica-
goans.
THE Colored Methodist Conference at
Baltimore, Nd, deposed Rev. w. w. viii.
son from the Presidency, and Rev. TIL m-
as Wells was elected.
LATEST advices from Foo Chow confirm
the complete destruction of the Chinese
fee. The French feet was not damaged,
aud they lost but five men.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

The Treasury Department is in receipt
of a report from Lieutenant Healy giving
details of the cruise of the revenue
steamer Corwin in Behring's Sea and the
Arctic Ocean from June 8 to July "a. He
made diligent search for the schooner
Alaska, which sailed from Goodwin Bay
for San Francisco in October, 1888, and
says there can be no doubt OF her loss with
all the passengers and crew.
MANITOBA dispatches say the cold wealth
err has not injured the growing crops.
REPORTS made to the General Land
Office indicate that land. grabbing in the
Territories by the big cattle companies is
on the increase. Fraudulent entries and
illegal fencing have been on a greater
scale the past year than ever before.
THE State Department has been notified
by the United States charge daifaires at
Rome of a sudden outbreak of cholera at
Spezia. OF sixty -one cases on the 23d, for
ty proved fatal.
THE Port is considering the advisability
of sending fresh circular to the powers
on Egyptian affairs.
A SPIRITED contest between the famous
PAGERS, Johnston and Richbal, for s., 900 a
Slue, UOOk place " CulCdSO on the =Cu, inc
former winning easily with good time
placed to his credit.
RUSSIA will send three iron-clads at
once to reinforce the fleet in Chinese
waters.
THE followers of Ell Mahdi are reported
to be dying at the rate of thirty per day
from disease.
DURING the twenty -four hours ended at
p. m. on the oath there were fourteen
deaths from cholera at Marseilles and five
at Toulon.
NEARLY two thousand Italians are re-
ported to have recently returned to their
native land from New York. Cessation of
railroad building and inability to obtain
employment are the causes.
A NEWSPAPER statement in Chicago is to
the effect that the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company has offered $2S, 900 for a
controlling interest in the Illinois Central /;
but the President of the latter declares
there will be no sale.
On the 23l, fight took place at Camel
ton, w. Va, between a mountain wildcat
and dog. The cat won the fight. The
owner will match his cat against any dog
in the United States for $1,000.
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HENDRICKS ACCEPTANCE.


Letter of How. Thns. 4. Hendricks Accept
ing the Dem cratic Nomination for the
Vice-Prc,ideutcy.
fSnIASAPoLIS, IND August 20.
The following l. a copy of eX Governor
HeudricSs' letter of acceptance of the
Democratic nomination for the Vice
Presidency:
INDtAEAPoLIs August 20, 1884.
GENTLEMEN: Ina c the honor 10 acknow.
(, inr me o my nomination by the Demo-
e u ic ,olVe ton n. Chicago rs a candI late
for tue hce of Nicc-i resident o. the
Jnrci Sac~. May 1 repeat what
SAL On unct7er -occaIoI: 1T is
a uomilai n when mad ithcr OK
peatc4 mr. ,csir1 ]. and yet recognize and
aDpr 'ciate the nigh 10 lOr done me BY the
Con eat! IL The Cho.,e OF such u body pro-
noun Ell with Ich unusual unapimfty an ac-
c0mpa led wi h so 4cue Gous nm expire son OF
esteem aad co ltdCn &c ought to outweigh all
me ely personal desires and preferences
OF my own. 1t is vita this feeling
AMI | trust also from IA deep sense OF
public duty, that now accept the nomination.,
and SHAH ABIDE the Judgment of my country
men. | have examined with care the declarn-
ton of p inciples adopted by the Convention,
a copy of which you submitted to me, and in
and approve the same. / am, gentlemen, your
obedeht servant 4. y. HENDRICKs
10 the Hon WIN. f. Villas, Charman; Nicho-
las NJ Bell. Secretary, and others OF the com
mittee of the National Democratic Conven
ton.
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o., the ed Admiral Courbet opened fire
with the French fleet at Foo Chow, reduc-
ing the place and sinking seven gun-boats.
though no declaration OF war had been
formally made against China. At eight
o'clock the evening Of the 23d, the Chinese
Minister left Paris. kilograms are con-
Hcting. One is to the effect that China
will settle the difficulty on any terms
France may dictate, and another states
that the Celestials are preparing for war in
earnest
On the 25th the National Association of
Retail Druggists met at Milwaukee, Wis.
CHOLERA has made its appearance among
the hogs in the vicinity of Hamburg, Pa.
On the 25th the Cincinnati g. Eastern
Road was opened TO Portsmouth. Ohio.
THE closing exercises FOR the year at
Chautauqua took place on the 10Th.
On the 18th the French squadron at Foo
Chow renewed the attack and then re-
treated to a safer distance.
THE Partisan press is indignant over the
comments on the London Times on the
bombardment of Foo Chow.
A FRENCH journal declares that Frame
will soon seize and retain such Chinese
territory as will prove useful to her.
AT the execution of the negro Clark at
Macon, Ga, on the 25th, it was necessary
to have the military present to prevent
anticipated rescue.
REPORTS from Berber state that several
hundred Egyptian officers are in the
hands of the rebels who treat them as
slaves.
On the 25sh, frost damaged corn and
buckw in some portions OF New York.
Damage TO crops from the same cause is
also reported in New Hampshire, Vermont
and Connecticut
For the week ended August 20, the issue
of silver dollars was 30l ,496; for the cor
responding period last year, 436, 49S.
DISBURSEMENTS from the Treasury the
present month, to the 18th, were $23 ,o0o,-
O0O. This includes $l0,000,OOO on account
of pensions and $2,J0o,0Oo on account of
Alabama claims.
In the case of the South Pacific Railroad
VS.. the State of California the Acting Sec
rotary of the Interior decided that invalid
school sections are bar to the attachment
of lands under railroad rights.
STATISTICAL reports of the Department
of Agriculture show that the crops have
been somewhat damaged by the drought
in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
The injury, however, is not sufficient to
cause any panicky feeling, as there is
every indication that the general crop will
be good.
IN the Hooking Valley of Ohio the strik.
ing miners recently became aroused
against 100 Poles sent there from Toledo.
| The latter had to be locked up to prevent
violence. Mine owners called for troops,
| but they were refused until it is demon
strated the Sheriff is powerless to enforce
| the laws.
On the 25th DR.. Salmon, Chief of the
| Bureau of Animal Industry, telegraphed
from Chicago as follows in relation to the
existence of pleuro-pneumonia among the
Jersey cattle in Illinois: This State has
| quarantined infected places so far as dis.
| covered. shall continue tracing suspi-
| cious animals inSta2 and neighboring
| States until all are discovered.
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CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.

In the Greenback colliery, near Shame.
kin, Pa, nine men were suffocated on
the 2lst, victims of the deadly black
damp.
On the 2lst the Government launch
Daphne exploded her boiler at Memphis,
Tenn, killing Paymaster Golden and Sc
riousiy scaldng others.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1884-08-30

The Hanging of George Clark MT Dawson,
Ga, Successfully Accomplish in the
Presence OF Six Thousand Spectators
The Negroes Kept in Awe by the Presence
of a Military Force.
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Letter of Hon. Thns. 4. Hendricks Accept
ing the Dem cratic Nomination for the
Vice ,ideutcy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-09-15
AlnNnr M -nIAIAnNS

The week has passed without financial events
of great Importance, but, with easy and abund-
ant money, there has been u decline both in
grain and in stocks. 1t * obvious that the two
movements are inconsistent, but those who
look for lower prices in grain have enormous
crops to Justify them, while those who look for
lower prices in securities, notwithstanding the
magnitude of the traffic to be expected. be
leyc that the traffic will NOT yield AN adequate
profit because Of the quarrcls Of carrying COM
pauics
The Agricultural Bureau reports that the corn
crop promises mot less than 1,SOOOOO, 900
"buslcs; The largest aggregate of quantity
"cyer rcportcd.n The vast importance of this
crop to the general prosperity is not fully APP
prcciatcd. Much more attention is given 10 the
yield of wheat, which Is worth at New orl
prices only s 10, OOO, 600, while the corn crop
at the Newly ork prices is worth about - ,OOO,-
100000 If prices received by the farmer are
much lower for one product, they are as much
lower for the other. The Oal crop, also, il said
t. be 5OO, 10000 bushels at New orh prices
Slj5 OUO, 900; and the cotton crop, still much
IN doubt as to quantity, will probably be worth
about $500, 10000 II may be worth while 10
notice that the estimates made in these
columns of yield Of about 5o5,-
100000 bushels of wheat are close
~ confirmed by the Agricultural Bu-
Icm, which says: cit is probable from the
reported condition Of the crop already har-
"yc.tcd and tllcshod that tine aggregate will
"yaly little from 5OOOOO,U bushels. The
reports Of much higher figures aIc sensational
and misleading and utterly unworthy of cred
"encs" Emally misleading. ii ma, be added