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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

AS fact Mr.. Blame writes and speaks
only for the time. Ninety days ago he
had hopes of at least three if not four
Southern States: West Virginia, Virgin
ia, North Carolina and possibly Louisi-
ana. Had he been elected, even without
any of these States, we should have had
his letter of acceptance repeated in his ia
augural If at the closing of his first
term he had found the thing necessary in
order to secure second he would have
sought to arouse his party by just some
such message to congress of the tenor of the
Augusta speech. He would have done it
in cold blood to insure his denomination,
if at that date the bloody shirt could have
been revived at all. His history shows
that he will do anything for self-advance-
ment. He will pay the public debt of
Virginia out of the National Treasury, or
send in message recommending that her
congressional representation be reduced;
he will divide the overflow of the treasury
among the Southern States or disfranchse
their people, either. that promises best to
elevate him and keep him elevated. He
has no hates, no attachments, no scruples,
no principles. He is looking to an issue
for 1888 and he puts forth tentative one
of the old style. After having defeated
the Bourbons in his party, he falls back
in his own defeat on the battle cry pecu-
liar to them and which had long fallen
into disuse. Defeated in the field and his
modern weapons captured. he has dragged
out of the garnet the old flint lock blum
derbuss, long ago hung up, and brandishes
1t in front of the victorious Democracy
We lose sight of his pluck in the magni-
tude Of his folly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

We are brought face to face with the fact
that following the success Of the Democrats
arty in the National election, many mills and
manufacturing establishments have stopped
operation-that thousands of operatives have
been thrown out of employment at the com
mencement of winter and thousands of others
forced to work at greatly reduced wages OF not
at ALL Valley Viayinian.
Our esteemed contemporary must brace
up and not allow itself to be overwhelmed
by the gloom of defeat. The 'many mills
and manufacturing establishment" have
been stopping for the past year or two and
we do not see that any more of it has
followed Democratic success. So far
from it, here right in our vicinity
Democratic success has been followed by
Lowmoor iron furnace. silent for some
months past, again going into blast; the
starting Of a new furnace, the Princess.
in Allegheny the resumption of work at
the Shenandoah works-all since the cleo
ton. Up North, also, those most heavily
interested are taking most cheerful
view.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

postmaster compensation of $500 and up
wards At all offices having fixed salaries of
1000 or more, the postmasters are ap-
pointed by the President, and confirmed by
the Senate. All below the grade of $1,000
are appointed by the Postmaster General.
The remainder, 1900, will average
in compensation, about 1925 per year.
Many OF them, unfortunately, are SO small as
not to appeal with great force to the mercenary
feeling that is natural to us all. There are
large number which pay less than $50, good
many are under 800, and I saw in the list one
patriot who served his country a year as post
master for IS cents. Let us hope that he found
consolation in feeling that he was part of the
government, even if he didn't get much for
it. 1t will be seen that in many cases sordid
motives are not important factors
THE FOLLOWING IS LIST
of Offices postmasters, and salaries, of your
vicinity Bridgewater, j. II. Lindsey, $3.50 :;
Buchanan, J. A. Haney, 1887; Covington,
J. W. Jennings, $780, Dayton, Rockingham,
E. w. Pollard, $1,000; Edinburg, J. W.
Evans, 1896; Greenville, Augusta, A. e. Dun
can, $311; Broadway, Rockingham J. E.
Beard, 1888; Clifton Forge, Allegheny, G..
W. Huddleston, $3.50; Goshen, Rockbridge,
L, 7. Leach, $777 Healing Springs, Bath, L
A. Warren, 1904; Lexington, Rockbridge,
Chas E. Dever, $1,7OO-term expires August,
1856; Harrisonburg, J. Sullivan, $1,5OO-ex-
pires February, 1887; Lowmoor, W. P.
Burke, $719; Luray, J. W. Warren, STA
Longdale, Allegheny, J. M Mccoy, AS
Lovingston, Nelson, j. M. Bickers, $315 ,
Mediums River, J. r. Wood, $685. Millboro
Depot, R. K. Burns, 1922; Mines, S. 7.
Kite, 1914 Mt Crawford, J. Foley, $4O4; Mt
jackson, A. S. Hussey, $455 New Market
F. Zeigler, 1887; Staunton, S. NJ Yost
49, 0oO-term expires December, 1886; Stras,
burg, P Grove, $500; Waynesboro, W. B.
Kurtz, $3.50; Woodstock, D. Lickliter,
81, 0Oo-expires 1888; Warm Springs, w.
Smith, $4S7.
This field is open as the occupants Unjust
60" ARGUS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Grover Cleveland, who has just been
elected President of the United States, is
bachelor. Lt.-Governor David +. Hill,
who will succeed him after March 4th as
Governor of the Empire State, is also a
bachelor. This is evidently the era of the
friendless. After the Bachelor Buchanan,
whose administration went down IN a
civil war, the republic has been skittish
of that unhappy class, and its aprrehen-
sions have been played upon so success
fully by inscriptions married men that
they have monopolized the public positions
for twenty-four years. With the return
of the Democracy, tardy Justice is again
cropping her way to the front. The Demo-
cratic party is the natural friend of the
friendless and in no instance is it made
more apparent than in electing to happy
public life those who have no domestic life
worth the name. Every young and single
man should hasten to ally himself with
the Democratic party.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

IQOT6 Is no QUESTION OF OOV. OloSoinAu
being pledged to carry out Civil Service
Reform. 1t is a Democratic measure
originated by Senator Pendleton of Ohio
in the Senate. and passed by Democratic
House. 1t is also true that the reform in
municipal government has only been
adopted by Democratic cities. When the
Act of 1888. was passed by the New York
State Legislature. giving the cities OF that
State the option of adopting the civil
service principles, the only Mayors that
adopted it we're those elected by Demo-
clats-New YORK, Brooklyn and Buffalo.
Not single Republican Mayor In the
State adopted it. The question that will
most bedevil President Cleveland is
whether great Republic with every Fed
Ell al Office filled by members of one of the
great political parties is sight likely to
command the respect of the world as an
evidence of the equality of which Re-
publlcs boast. A correspondent of the
Washington Sunday Herald. writing from
Albany of an interview with Gov. Cleve-
land says that after reading in Republi-
can paper an appeal in behalf of minor
government officeholders, the Governor
laid down the paper and said: eff there
is any one matter to which I have given
my fullest attention 1t is to reform
and efficiency in the civil service
When came to Albany as Governor I
found nearly all the departments full
of clerks whose political predictions
were Republican. The State officials
who came into Office with me called
upon me shortly after my accession and
asked me what were my views in relation
to removals from public service for politi-
cal reasons. One gentleman, whose de-
partment is perhaps the most important
at the capitol, said my office is full Of
extreme Republicans appointed by Gov.
Cornell. Now what am l to do ?'' 1 re-
plied.' said Gov. Cleveland. '"You are
responsible to the people for the good ad-
ministration of your Office. Your conf
Dental subordinates should be selected
with great care and those you will doubt
less appoint from your personal friends.
There can be no objection to your making
inquiry respecting the qualifications, zeal,
and ability of your official force. If a
clerk is faithful and competent he should
be retained, no matter what his predilec-
tions may be.'' During my term 1 have
discharged no employe from the Execu-
tive Department for political reasons, and
many of Gov. Cornell 3 personal following
are still in the service of the State. If 1
am elected PRESIDENT said Gov. Cleve-
land with emphasis, the clerks in the great
departments 10 Washington who are fit
for their positions will remain in office.
Ability and zeal in the services will be the
measures of usefulness. The rules of the
Civil Service Commission will govern all
minor appointments
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
BY TELEGRAPH.
Thanksgiving Day.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE SrAUNTON
vINDICAToR.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Thanksgiving
Day, with the departments closed, makes
news scarce to-day.
President Arthur attended the service
at the Episcopal church, and afterwards
drove out to the Soldiers Home. where he
had small company to dine. He Will
next week re-establish himself for the
winter at the White House.
No Virginia congressman are here yet,
and not more than twenty members of
either party are in tbs city; nearly all
having stayed at home for thanksgiving
dinner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
OUR WASHINGTON COR
RESPONDENCE.

One result of the recent national cleo
tion is to give the Democrats of the coun-
try much deeper interest in affairs at
the National capital, and much better
appetite for news from there. The VIM
DICTATOR has therefore engaged CORE
pondent in that city, who will give its
readers weekly letters of interest. He is
a gentleman connected with the Washing
ton bureau of one of the great metropoli-
tan papers, and his facilities for news
getting are excellent. We have also ar
ranged for special kilograms each week
during the session OF Congress. which will
not only embrace political, but general
news also. This enterprise is unusual for
country paper, and, of course, costs
money; but we look to the increased in
terest felt by our friends in newsy and
Independent Democratic journal, to fully
recompense us for the outlay.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
A NEW DAY AT THE SOUTH.

The plow is about being driven through
the political field of the Southern States
and the Democratic party bad as well be
preparing for it. 1t had long been pro-
phesied that when the event came a Re-
publican President would be between the
handles. but it is to be otherwise. BafA--
the close Of Psesldet1ct ac ',.-sland's admin
fStration, the black voters of the South
will have seen that solid1ty is not neces-
sary to self protection, and the mass will
commence breaking up. This will be ap-
parent even as early as the next election
i'll Virginia, either in the apathy of the
colored people or large percentage of
them voting the Democratic TICKET. 1t is
a welcome outcome of the national Demo
cratic victory, but it is a result which is
to create new and delicate political situa-
tions and grave responsibilities. How this
new reconstruction is to be managed,
how guided, how controlled, must give lis
all serious thought. That it will be al
inestimable blessing to our section, to the
whole country and TO bothraces is certain.
but like all other blessings it must be wise
ly treated that its fruits may be enjoyed.
For the first time in it's history the
Democracy will have fair opportunity
at securing class of voters that circum-
stances, judgment and natural apprehen-
sions have long barred it from. 1t must
begin its new acquaintance with them
with wisdom; for it is an oppor-
tunity that is fTsightad with party
troubles. The new vote, its number and
character will be great temptation to
independents and will cost the defeat OF
many regularly nominated party ticket
If ever the Democratic party of the South
felt the value of master hand and brain
it will feel it in the next four years.
since writing the above we see that W.
A. Pledger. the eolored chairman of the
Georgia Republican State Committee, and
who leads the colored vote in that State,
is out in an interview declaring that he
will support the Democratic ticket here
after. Senator Butler, of South Carolina
reports that the eolored people of that
State are declaring for the DEMOCRATS in
great numbers. The prominent eolored
men of Louisiana in discussing this
feature, freely foretell the break up there
Ex-Lt.-Gov. Plnchback, one of the most
prominent coiorsd llan in that State, says
"New parties will be formed. composed
of both races, in which each member will
be equal, and will take part in all of their
proceedings, discussions, and caucus &C.
lions. I do not think there will be any
more white clubs or colored clubs, nc
white citizens or colored citizens, but all
will be common citizens, and will stand
equal before Che law. Of course this order
of things will not be brought about inn
mediately after Gov Cleveland g inau-
guration. but it will come"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Gen. J. D. Imboden writes to the Rich
mond Dispatch to protest against some
exaggerated reports of sickness in South
western Virginia, telegraphed by eerre-
spondents Of the Philadelphia. New Y ork
and Baltimore papers. He say that vic
lent dysentery has been prevalent in that
region, causing two hundred deaths, DUR
ing the f8l! and winter, but there has
been no sueh dreadful mortality and de-
populated cities as the correspondents re-
ported. He says that just such an cpl,
demlc occurred in Augusta. his native
county, some fifty years ago. There has
been suffering in the Southwestern region
just as there always is where general
sickness prevails, and aid will be welcome
there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Mr.. H. G. Tinsley. of the Sta union VIM
DICTATOR, 1t is said, will succeed Editor
Yost, of the Valley VirginaaY., as post
master of StauntOn. -Richn1Ond State.
We presume the above is inserted by
our good friend of the State simply on the
traditional ground that to the village
editor belongs the village postoffice. 1t
may be just as we'll to say, however, as the
,oS' Is ueIOIe the House, that the
editor of the VINpICAToR is not now,
nor will he ever be, an applicant for any
position of any character under the ad-
ministration of President Cleveland or
any other President. Without the slight
est reflection on those of our profession
who have accepted or may hereafter ac-
cept office under government, our creed in
this matter is that journalist who does
so accept, soon finds himself so identified
with the policy and repute Of an admins
tration so imbued with the natural feel
ing of comradeship with those who con-
troll it, and so thoroughly representative
of it both in his own eyes and those of the
people, that he finds it repugnant if not
impossible to indulge in the frank criti-
cism of his party leaders which they often
deserve and which the welfare of the peo-
pie demands. Aud to this extent he loses
his value as an exponent of Independent
thought. The INDICATOR under It's
present and past control has been an
independent paper OF Democratic princi-
pies and has freely exercised the privilege
and high duty of stating disagreeahle
party truths. 1t is no ''organ" and de-
sires neither the responsibilities nor re-
wards of one. Its platform is that upon
which Gov, Cleyeland has achieved bis
successful tell the truths without re-
gard to whose political success may be
endangered, and to go in what it deems
the right path despite that hardest to be
resisted of pressures that which comes
from party friends.
As to the Staunton postoffics itself, we
may say that the time of its present occu-
pant does not expire for two years from
now, under his eommissiens that when IL
is vacant from expiration or otherwise
there are three most excellent and active
Democrats and competent business men
Of this city applicants for it, and, finally,
that under President Cleveland's pro-
gramme, with which we are in full symz
patty, no Democrat will be appointed to it
who is also holding the political position
of an editor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Mr.. Blaine made blunder as unhappy
in his home speech as the Rev. R. X. r.
Burchard made in his New York utter
in any section and has served more to give
the people a true estimate of the man than
anything he could have done. Its only
parallel IS to be found in the maniacal
address Of Senator Malone, after his de-
feat il Virginia in November of last year,
and only serves to show that when a poll.
tieian has staked his all and lost. he loses
his head so completely as to disgust even
his political friends.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Above the figure was transparency bear
ing on one side the motto "Sic Semper
Tyrannis.' and on the other 'Mahone,
Virginia. The effigy was then hung to
the gibbet, beneath which had been placed
a barrel of turpentine. Each Virginian
present applied a stick in this barrel, and
setting fire to the end of the torch did his
part towards the burning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
THE PosToEFICEs.

Here we strike what out West they call a
g bonanza" The postnasters do not come
within tie puryiew of the civil service act:
They are liable, qery liable, to go, and to
stsrt early. Can ANYBODY give any good Feqs
son why they shouldn't? Virginia has 1880
postofices. By very simple mental process
the fact is deduced that these require $3.50
postmasters or postmastseases, for there are
now more than hundred females who man
age the mails in Virginia. give below all
the postof6ces in the Valley which yield the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

vote; and yet ten times that six thousand
were thrown away by Republicans in the
four States named, upon st. John, rather
than they should be given to Blaine.
Why then did Blaine make his bitter and
venomous speech? Why in the short space
Of ninety days should he make these Ut
terly contradictory deliverances:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
FRIDAY MORNING. NOV. 2s. 1884.
THE INDICATOR SUPPLEMEN

THE INDICATOR SUPPLEMENT
The VIND1CAToR supplement, this NOR
ming, will be found a readable little paper
of itself. 1t contains the official vote of
the State, revised and corrected, which
should be filed away for reference; Pen
of the White House; General Lee, as
Sketched by an Antagonist; Right on
Time; A Perfect Figure, and poem on
IS laundering Burehard," besides other
miscellaneous matter. and advertisements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
OLD RIYERHEADs TO THE
FRONT.
GREENVILLE IN A BLazE OF LIGHT.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE STANTON
vINDICAToR.]
GREENvILLE, AUGUSTA, Nov. g.
The town tonight ia a hlasa of light, and
from 500 to ! 900 Democrats are parading
the streets headed by the Stonewall Band.
The Cleveland Guards, of Waynesboro,
were in lire. and fred a salute. H. St.
Geo. Tucker gave a thrilling speech,
which was loudly cheered. The fireworks
we're grand and the enthusiasm unpreces-
dented. c. D. Bray acted as Chief Mar
shall. W. A. Abney, of Barterbrook, was
cheered for the good work at bis precinct,
Midway made good display.
A. D. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

Benz Montgomery, clerk White House $1,000
Biack,ey, messenger White House 1900
] Kickard, doorkeeper White House 1900
| w J Smith, watch IMAM White House 900
! William Groin, messenger State Dept $40
CoNsULs, ETC.
| Joseph T Mason, consul Dresden 2509
| Arthur God, consul Belfast 5000
| John Mosby, consul Hong Aong 1000
| Sampson p Eayly IL, consul Palermo 1900
| Edward White commercial agent, Ponce Fees
! G Harrison Smith, consular clerk, Berlin 1000
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
| Ira Aver, jr, special agent per day s
| Simon E Chamberlain special agent, per day 8
| w N Goodwin, inspector OF customs, per day 4
| Henry Bragden, Waterman T2Q
Rosa Hamilton do I2n
Philip n Dyer, craftsman, per day
sam'l Lomax, fireman 720
John II Fox, laborer SO
Beverly Tucker, laborer $50
Albert Pinkett, DO aou 500
Lorenzo Harmon. secret service 1900
| AionZo ] Downing, fife survey service 1900
Miss Rebecca A Martin life Survey service $40
John 81 Madela, messenger do 20
| Miss Martha C Jones, lighthouse board 900
| Albert II. Hopkins, messenger do 100
| Miss Annie M Hayes. bureau engraving and
printing 1000
printing per day a3s
Jacob M Black. bureau engraving and print
George es pe Jackson aaa bureau engraving and
| printing, per day 80
| Miss CaliSta A Baker, bureau engraving and
| printing. per day
Miss Marion Williamson, bureau engraving
and printing, Per day ..,.
| John G Larnan, bureau engraving and print
| ing per day
Charles 6 Borland, bureau engraving and
| printing, per day 3H
| James Mills, bureau engraving and print
ing per day ~
Thomas Powell, craftsman bureau engrav- 49,
ing and printing. per day "a
| Boston Nowlan office com'r OF customs $50
| John p Bentley, first AUDITORS office 1900
Harry 4 Whal en-, SECOND DO DC 2.Gin
| I Penn, third do 90 ~
Edward j Evans, sixth 90 DO 20I0
Jno smith, do DO do 66o
Mrs W Willard, do DO do co.
Edward Bright, messenger treasurer's office $40
Jesse Stout, DO 40 olo
Robert strachan, do internal revenue
office eau
aeo'e o:s! q A'-N' ''''''~''70 49, 0'''' 100
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

spiro Zetelle, the great French caterer, has
gone back to Richmond, and opened on Main
street, near 18th.
Gen. Harvey, U. S. A. aged eighty-four,
has just married his deceased wife's sister
aged As.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

From augusta (Mdine)
Speech.
The eleven States that
comprised the rebel con-
federacy had by the CEN
suS of 1880 1900, 900 white
population and $500, 900
colored population. The
colored population al
most to a man desire to
support the Republican
party, but by a system
of cruel intimidation
and by violence and
murder, whenever vio-
lence and murder are
thought necesS Try, they
are absolutely deprived
of all political power If
the outrage stopped
there it would be bad
enough, but it does not
stop there, for not only
is the negro population
disfranchlsed, but the
power which rightfully
and constitutionally be
longs to them is trans
ferred to the white pop
ulation. enabling the
white population of the
South to exert an cleo
toral influence far be-
yOnd that eXerted by the
same number of white
Deonle in the North,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28

On tina outside of to-day's VINDIcAToR
will be found the speech Of John w.
Daniel, at Richmond. 1t is as stirring to
Democrat as bugle blast to an old
soldier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
An Unhappy, and a Happy
Politician.
HENDRICKS AND THE CIVIL SERVICE.

SPECIAL TELEGRAM OF THE STANTON
INDICATOR.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-Ex-Repre-
sentative Calkins, of Indiana, who re-
signed from Congress to run for Governor
and got defeated, arrived here to-day. He
is exceedingly unhappy.
Senator Voorhees, Of the same State, is
here in very different frame Of mind.
The Indiana legislature is solid Demo-
cratic, and that makes Senator Voorhees,
his own successor. He emphatically de-
MES the rumor that there is any coldnesss
between Cleveland and Hendricks. 1t is
doubtless trae. however, that Gov. Hen
dricks ig net in full accord with the Presi-
dent elect, on the civil service. His
speeches Enthusiastically set forth that the
Democrats ought to have the offices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
From Letter of Accep-
f0noP

The elements which
separated them North
and South) are fast dis
appearing. Prejudices
have yielded and are
yielding. while a grow
ing cordiality warns the
Southern and Northern
heart alike. Can any
One doubt that between
the sections confidence
and esteem are to- day
more marked than at
any period in sixty years
preceding the election
of President Lincoln? n
If there be occasional
and violent outbreaks in
the South against this
peaceful progress, the
public opinion of the
country regards them as
exceptional, and hope
fully trusts that each
will prove the last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-11-28
FOR MISSES.

Pretty Russian Circulars and New
markets, Nice Cloaks with shoulder
capes.