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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16
THE WALL STREET PANIC.

The Wall street panic, of which an ac-
count is given elsewhere is, fortunately
for the country at large, the result of rail
road gambling and not of legitimate COM
mercial business. Still more fortunate
for that portion of the Union which lies
outside of the American metropolis. it
finds the country in different condition
from that in which the panic of 1873
caught it. Then the people had literally
nothing under their feet; to-day, take the
Valley Of Virginia as sample and we
find the people comfortably off, the result
of plentiful harvests. Their prosperity is
reflected in the commercial houses which
were never in better condition. Taking
our Staunton banks as an illustration, we
find on enquiry that they are in the
most advantageous condition and with
the currency In their vaults and their bal
ances could pay off every depositor just as
he came if depositors were so minded.
This healthy condition is enjoyed by the
banks throughout the Valley we believe,
and it is with great satisfaction we are
able to present so excellent a report of the
condition of affairs among our banks and
people. 1t is very much more agreeable
to be spectator at financial maelstrom
than to be struggling in its waters.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16

Those Virginia members of Congress
who lent aid to the Morrison bill, at the
expense of the declaration of their own
State in favor of the abolition of the In
ternal Revenue tax, must feel sufficiently
repaid by the high-toned Indifference
with which they are now treated by their
Morrison allies. Mr.. Tucker this week
introduced bill for the abolition of
the internal Revenue tax on tobacco,
and liquor distilled from fruit. The
Tariff Reform Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore San, says it is not pos
sible that Mr.. Tucker can get the Ways
and Means Committee to report the bill
to the House, and adds:
Even IN such event, however. there is
no prospect for the passage of any such
measure. The revenue refOrmerS have no
Idea of being diverted or turned aside from
fulfilling their mission. The agitation for
tariff reduction will go on until it sue
ceeds. After that it will be time enough,
if the treasury can bear it, to do away
with internal taxes which are not appre-
ciably felt
The Tariff-Reformers were very willing
to lend the whisky men sixty millions of
dollars for two more years, by extension Of
their time, but when it comes to a real re-
duction of taxation, they say they are not
to ba turned aside from fulfilling their
MISSION" which mission just now seems
to be the wrecking of the Democratic
party.
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THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONVENTION.
THE LYRCHBURG PLATFORM RE-
AFFIRMED.

The State Democratic Convention of
Virginia. meet at Richmond, Wednesday.
Hon. John T. Harris was the Temporary
Chairman, and Judge Watts of Ports
mouth the Permanent Chairman. The
delegates from the State-at-Large, chosen
to 60 to Chicago, were Hon. John s.
Barbour, Hon. John T. Harris, Richard
F. Beirne of the State. and Page McCarty
of the Campaign. The delegates to Chi
cago from the 10th district are S. J. Ora.
ham of Rockbridge, and Taylor Berry of
Amherst. The members of tho State
Central Committee chosen from the 10th
district are Ed. Echols, staunton; J. d.
Horseley, Nelson; Thomas S. Bocock,
Appomattox; Camm Patteron, Bucking-
ham; s. J. Graham. Rockbridge.
The Convention reafirmed the tariff
platform adopted at Lynchburg in the
following resolutions:
Sixth. That we favor the uncondi Jional
and immediate abolition of the internal
revenue svstem-a nursery of spies and in
formers, menace to the freedom of cleo
tions, an intolerable burden on the tax
payers, a source Of the greatest corruption
in it's practical operation, special burden
on this State and her interests.
Seventh. That we favor tariff for rev.
enue limited to the necessities of a gov
eminent economically administered, and
SO adjusted in its application as to pre-
vent unequal burdens, encourage produc-
tive interests at home and afford just
compensation to labor. but not to create
or foster monopolies.
The Committees report against recon-
mending any candidate at Chicago, was
adopted, though the sentiment of the con-
vention was largely expressed in favor of
Tilden.
We will give the proceedings of the con.
vention next week.
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Harper's Magazine for June, beginning

Harper g Magazine for June, beginning
the sixty-ninth volume, promises a fore
taste of summer in two papers-the one
OF European and the other of American
travel. Mrs. Lille will write of the IA
nous French watering place, Biarritz,
with illustrations from Mr.. Reinhart' s
clever pencil, and Mr.. John A. Butler of
'Tbe North Shore'' of Lake Superior,
which Mr.. Chas. Graham illustrates from
sketches made last summer. Two papers,
of much commercial and industrial inter
est, will be a careful and comprehensive
article On the organization and work of
the New York Custom House, by r.
Wheatley, and one on Sheffield and its
trades, by W. H. Rideing, both iilustra-
ted. Col Higginson's paper will describe
"The Great Western March" of popula-
ton. during the administration of John
Quincy Adams, and will have portraits of
that president and of John c. Calhoun.
There will be more OF William Sharp's
charming poems, "Transcripts from Ma
ture," with Alfred Parson IS illustrations.
as well as further instruments of VIM.
Blacks and E. P. Roe's novels, with pic
lures by Abbey. Deilman and Gibson.
The short stories will be 1.-THE Dagger" a
tale of old Rome, by John McMullen with
illustrations by Fredericks, and IA Hum
BILE Romance by Mary E. Wilkins.
Among the miscellaneous papers will be
an account of Virginia's one witch, Grace
Sherwood, and a Renaissance of Abra-
ham Lincoln at Cincinnati, by W. M.
Dickson.
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TO INVESTORS.

=. AS Counsel of The Iron and Steel Works Associa-
ton. OF Virginia. have instructions to dispose of
liml ted amount of the Debentures. issued under
the Trust Deed of that Company, to Henry G.
Houghton, Esq. These Bonds are for 1854 90 each,
(or 91OO) payable January 1st, 1891 with interest at
seven per cent, in coupons, payable semi-annualy.
Jany LIST and July lst, at the National Valley Bank
OF Staunton and are part of charge of Eos 000 Sc
cured by said Deed upon the Victoria Furnace
plant and property near Goshen, Va. with all the
Lands, Quarries, Railway and Equipment. Build
ings, Stock. Machinery, sc. 1t is considered the
finest Iron property in the country, and the Share
holders who have expended on it over million
dollars, are proposing further to enlarge it with
this loan. The completed Furnace which has for
year past been making over 100 tons of Iron per
day, is temporarily stopped for repairs and i'm
operation and producing $50 tons daily.
offer the. Debentures at par, and as 1rst-class
investment in every respect and any further 1nfor
nation can be had at my Office. (where the Title
Papers may be examined), or of Mr.. Thomas A.
Bledsoe, at the National Valley Bank, or of the
Trustee. THOMAS D. HANSON.
MaYl6-3moS Staunton, Va.
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VezO Advertisements.
REAL ESTATE SALES.

GALE OF A VALUABLE FARM.-As Trustee
~ for the heirs at law of David s. OFT, dec d: L
Will sell on the premises on
Thursday, June 18th, 1884,
that TIA valuable farm known as Glover Hill Farm
ms farm lies three miles east of
lexington Rockbridge cOunty,Va A SSAJ-0
t HreiG - iocated the Virginia Mill duaIIslA
Iary dnsttute, Washington and Lee Aa Isfa
ohlYerslty, and is also the terminus ~ Es5..
o. tne alley Railroad 1t is also convenient to the
~ q a. ana 5; V; r. II. The farm contains 259
acres. ad1olns R: B. BroWS and others: with good
water anu COCOA timber. There is a coed dwelling
mouse, good Darn, and other outbuildinps There
Is also good apple orchard on the farm IT is in
fine state OF cultivation, being well adapted to the
growth OF wheat and grass. Considering the fine
quality Of the land and it's location relative to
schools, churches, railroads and mills if is seldom
such a chance is offered to buy first-class farm.
TERMS :-Une third cash on day of sale one-t,:rd
in one year. and one third in two years, purehaser
giving bonds with approved personal security for
the deferred payments, bearing interest from date
and the title retained ultimate security until the
two deferred bonds are paid. The purchaser can
pay all cash. step interest and get his deed at once
if SO desired. Possession given in full March l,
1885. F. A OFT, who resides on the land, will show
it to parties wishing to purchase. Address NE at
Steele's Tavern, Va, for further information.
Sale to commence at II o'clock A. M.
j. A. SPENCER, Trustee
for the heirs at law of d. S. Off, dec d.
may16 If
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It is not so likely that Indiana will be
submerged in "soap'' by the Republican
party next November. On Saturday last
the N rthwestern Manufacturing and Car
Company, of which U. S. Senator D. M.
Sabin, the new Chairman of the Republi-
can National Committee is President,
failed and was put in the hands of a re-
ceiver
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16

James B. Garrison, the living skeleton,
who married Bertha E. Clear, of Heston-
vile, while he was on exhibition at the
dime museum in Philadelphia, died last
week at Union. He took his separation
from his bride CT a night very much to
heart, and went under The care OF ply
stefan almost as soon as the suit to annul
their marriage was entered.
A steam road carriage passed Winches-
ter last week on its way to Romney, W.
Va. 1t could make Is miles an hour o. a
good road.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16

The Morrison Tariff bill having failed,
| Hewitt has introduced another. 1t
dishes the tax on tobacco, and fruit dis
bd liquor, and admits iron ore free. It
lot likely to pass this late in the session,
|ugh the States that have already grown
|lthy on protected ore will probably
| 10 at this clause to get free ore at the
bnse of Virginia and other Southern
les.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16

Miss Edna Tate, registering from H ar
per's Ferry, W. Va, died from gas suffo-
cation at the Niagara Hotel, Baltimore,
on Saturday, by leaving the burner open,
whether Intentionally or not is matter
of doubt.
Alexander McCaul, brother of Pat
McCaul, former clerk of the Virginia
House of Delegates, blew his brains out
in hotel at Rocky Mount, Franklin
county, Va, May 10th, while insane.
.zs-.-.
Mr.. S. Blair Morris, a director of the
Virginia penitentiary, sent his resignation
as such to the Governor on Saturday.
i. F. Stricken, of Timberville, Rock
ingham, has purchased the L. P. Henkel
farm in that county, 372 acres, for $26. 500.
He has sold his own farm of 154 acres to
ID. e. Cline, for $13, 900.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-05-16

Hon. Jas. G. Blaine of Maine, with his
daughter, is visiting Col. H. C. Parsons
at Natural Bridge in Rockbridge county.
Va. 1t is said the recognition of the Vir-
ginia straightout delegation to Chicago is
being discussed between the two friends.
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CITY SERGEANT.

TN response to call in the Staunton Spectator of
L March 25th, I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the office of City Sergeant Should it
be the pleasure of my fellow citizens to elect me-
promise faithful discharge of the duties of the
position. Respectfully,
apr4-tde RO. j. DEBTOR.
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A CARD.-To THE VOTERS OF STANTON

A CARD.-TO THE VOTERS OF STAUNTON
My fellow citizens. will be a candidate before
Of Thursday, May ed, 1884. After the close of the
Primary Election to be held to-day will make an
active and thorough canvass in person, and pre-
sent my claims to you in person before the day of
election, May 22d, 1884. If am sufficiently well
known to you and worthy of your support at the
polls, will be thankful for the same.
Very Respectfully,
maybe 1t G. A. RICHARDSON
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE IN ROCK
BRIDGE AND AUGUSTA COUNTIES

The undersigned, as Agents for the ,sssusssasassa
owner offer Two Valuable Farms gassisSS92ass Sa
in Rockbridge county and one in ss $3.50 sss -
Augusta.
Gass@saAr
1st. Charts Bottom on the North River about
seven ID miles from Lexington, containing S74
acres of land, nearly half of which, is rst-cass
river Bottom. 1t has good improvements and is one
ty of Rockbridge.
Mr.. Crist, the tenant, will show the place to
visitors.
End. Irish Greek" estate, at the mouth of Irish
Creek, fronting on South River in Rockbridge con
tanning about $50 acres, is in good cultivation has
on it an excellent house and other outbudngs
This estate is rapidly improving and is valuable.
MT. Whitmore, the tenant, will show the place
to visitors
AS the owner is anxious to sell, these valuable
estates can be purchased on very reasonable terms
as to prices and credits
Apply to the undersigned,
SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER,
dec7-u Staunton, Va.
Lexington Gazette copy IT,
buckingham Register copy IT,
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1 CHANCE FOR A GOOD FARM.

will sell my farm of 500 acres, at the junction of
the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond 8 Allegheny
railroads, in Rockbridge county,, Virginia. ON
North River six miles from Lex
4 IiisA y lngt0n, for $4,000; $4,000 in hand
EaNYIiss=zlA the balance, if desired, the pur.
Ea IifdaIg3s chaser can have 10 years, in install
el Ialz3 ments by paying interest promptly
and keeping the building insured for the benefit of
the payments.
1t is first quality of limestone land, mostly well
set in grass, under good fence can water stock in
every field with little trouble.
IMPRovEMENTs-A new Brick Mansion house,
just completed at a cost of $500; three good Ten
ant houses; Two Barns, with stabling two large
Frame Tobacco Barns; new Crib and Granary;
Sheds for Implements Ice House; Dairy; Work
Shop, in fact, all buildings necessary for farming
the stock and farming implements, the former
young, the latter nearly new, on time, fol good
gotiable paper. For further particulars, address
me at Lexington, Va. WIN. H. METZ.
MAY l6-2mOS.k
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P. Burt, the millionaire Vice-Presi-
of the North Chicago rolling mill,
married his servant girl on the 26th
arch last, has just died suddenly. His
bw's share of his estate is SS00,0
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ICnshine & Son Anctinnears

lOuoiilliS " Duh, AuCLlUue6rS.l
pENTING OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
III NEAR STAUNTON.
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au.
gusta County, in the suit of M. Sherry & Co. VS.,
Y yss s Wright Others entered November 18th,
that purpose, will in front of the Courthouse on
Saturday, the 17th of May, 1884,
ing and milling property, lately oc-
cupied by w. W. Peace: about two A <NN@N
niles from stanton on the Mid, s & zaSs1
d!ebrook road There are 40 acres MI Iifs I'm IN
of land comfortable dwelling " fli.tl7
with necessary outbuildings, and a good Chopping
Mill f9
:. The unpaid indebtedness for which this property
IS rented amounts to $l9l22 with interest on $780,
81 from Now 1s 1858. and the costs of the suit and
sale.
TERMS:-The costs of suit and sale cash, the re-
sldue Is, Il, and IS months from day of sale;
renter TO execute bond with approved personal Sc.
curly with covenant to return in as good order as
received less usual wear and tear,
The property will be knocked off to the bidder
who will take it for the shortest term and pay the
debt and costs rs above indicated.
ROBERT CRAIG,
apflo-5t Special Commr.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS


A ENCOURAGEMENT!
The City Committee of the Democratic Party
desire to announce to the public that the persons
whose names are to be below will be voted for
at the Primary election, for the several offices re-
pect1vely in connection with which their names
are mentioned:
For Mayor:
A. G. GORDON.
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cALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will sell privately farm of 100
acres miles East of Staunton
and miles from FfshersYille, on d %SssICN a.,
c. & o. r. r., farm has 25 acres of ksgasSssa~a1
splendid timber, balance in high Tiaasl44f-
grass and portion now in wheat Two dwelling
houses, one entirely new, good barn and stable;
entirely convenient to schools churches and with
good heart, and improving every year; last wheat
crop z bushels to the acre 1t is positively the
cheapest and most desirable farm on the market
For terms apply to David May, attorney-at-law
in Staunton, who will show the farm or to under
signed in Fishersville
apr1S 3m L. A. DRUMHETLER
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VezU advertisements.

w STANTON, VA.
Good, Fresh Butter. Fat Spring Chickens and
Fresh Eggs in large or small quantities. for which
highest cash prices will be paid.
May16-3t THOS S, DAVIS
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MISERABLE ALBEMARLE COUNTY FARM
~ FOR SALE.
Five miles from Scottsvie. on ,ssssassaa.
Stanton road 500 acres three ffths $3.50 ss.s "A
cleared. Excellent buildings Price M&S ySssssE
SO an acre. Apply to j. S. HUFF W. asss1sS
MAN, on the premises, or assasnSksr
JOSEPH WILMER,
apr 25.5t* Rapdan, Virginia.
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i FOR $4,000.
Desirable dwelling for sale, The owner offers fog
Situated residence on Coaiter ST., A .sssN-o
known as New Kalorama.' 1t E as.sSA
has eight rooms, with gas and Sa IaiT$li1sM
water, up stairs and down. 1t has Ee4lIYGItllaaI7
stable and the usual outhouses all in good repair
me building has Just been painted and put in
thorough order, am very DESTROYS of dsposing of
what cost me SIS 900 three years ago. any one desr-
ing to invest in real estate will find it to his adyan-
tage to apply to me. FL. 2. DICK ERSON
Staunton, Va
Information regarding the property may be had
at the VINDICAToR Office. ian 25tf.
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firm, it is stated that when its books were
opened on Tuesday morning they showed
balance in the Marine Bank of $780,
900. When the bank got its returns from
the Clearing House that morning the
credit was changed to deficiency of
500, 900. The Clearing House called on
the bank for it's debit balance, which was
$3.50. 600, and Fish ran to Grant & Ward
for aid. They claimed that they had a
balance in bank as stated-$36O 600:
Ward was away, and no one understood
the situation or knew what he had been
doing. The firm g assets, if it had any,
were in the vault and Ward had the key.
They were powerless and SO was Fish.
committee. At the same time Ward g
worthless checks on the First National
came back stamped ::'no funds" Grow
ing suspicious in the minds of the other
bank officers composing the committee
were now thoroughly aroused, and in con.
sequence down went the shutters of the
Marine Bank.
vANDERBILT's SYMPATHY FOR GENERAL
GRANT.
Much sympathy is expressed for Gen
Grant, and a movement was started yes
terday by Jay Gould and others to raise a
fund with which to set the General on his
feet again.
A friend of Mr.. VIM. H. Vanderbilt
said last evening that one of the last acts
of that gentleman before sailing for Eu-
rope Saturday was to return to Gen. and
Mrs. Grant the deed of their property
which they had transferred to him in pay.
ment Of the $3.50. 900 check which he had
given the General on Sunday last, receiv-
ing a worthless check of Grant & Wards
Mr.. Vanderbilt accompanied the return
with the remark that Gen. Grant could
pay the amount of the check at his leis-
ure.
HOW THE YOUNG GRANTS BORROW
ED MONEY.
An attachment was on Monday granted
by the Supreme Court against the property
of Frederick D. Grant In a suit brought
by Harry B. Holiins, Frank G. Hollins
and Fernando W. Yznaga. The attach
ment was granted upon an affidavit made
by Mr.. Yznaga, in which he stated that
on April 18th last, Mr.. Grant made a
promissory note. which was dated the
same day, wherein he promised to pay on
demand to the United States National
Bank, or order, $25 600, with interest at
the rate of 4 per cent. per arnum. The
United States National Bank, by endorse
ment, transferred this note to the plain
tiff, who seeks to recover the amount Of
the note with interest, or 500 ,096. The
attachment was granted because Grant
lived in New Jersey and was non-resi
dent.
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EOR MAYOR.

To the Free Democratic Voters of Stanton
In response to call signed MANY Voters,''
respectfully announce myself candidate for the
claims to the voters at the polls May 22nd, 1884.
will say do not regard this election a political
contest and think it is only construed by rabid
partisans If there be ISSUE it only exists in the
Democratic party. and is simply Primary and anti
Primary. call upon all Tree Democrats and good
citizens to give me their hearty support at the
polls If it should be the pleasure of the people to
elect me, 1 will endeavor to perform the duties of
the office honestly and faithfully.
Very Respectfully,
mayl61t G. A. RICHARDSON