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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Col. JOHN G.. KAsEY IN CANADA.-The
Lynchburg Aduance of Thursday afternoon
says: sit is reported that Col. John G.
Kasey escaped the sheriff of Bedford coun-
ty, who lad a warrant for his arrest, and
has gone to Canada. He had large sum
of money in his possession which he recent
~ collected. which The said he intended to
pay over to the State treasurer, but did not
40 TO Richmond. His liabilities are esti-
mated at $50, 900.
Suits are now being brought in the coun-
~ conrt of Bedford, now III session, against
his securities, who, like honest men, are
coming forward to meet responsibilities so
unfortunately thrust upon them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
It is singular coincidence that the two

It is singular coincidence that the two
leaders possessing in the greatest degree
the confidence of the eolored people of the
South, are they who have been of all 9th
ers the most proscriptive negro haters, and
the most successful negro butchers in the
country. The first General Malone, who
was in command when the negro troops
were slaughtered without quarter at the
Crater" and Gen. Chalmers, who was
responsible for the wholesale and unneces
sary slaughter of colored people at Fort
Pillow. Both these men bulldozed negro
voters for years at the polls; both defraud-
ed them by crooked ballots and both now
are the professed friends of the colored
lnch ValIey Nevs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Among the guests at shooting lodge in
Scotland last fall was young and beauti-
full Australian lady, with the additional at
traction of $50 year of her own. She
moved about good deal with the shooting
parties, and in doing so had many oppor-
tnnities Of observing rather good-looking
young game-keeper. Observation begat
fancy and fancy begat love. So, when she
realized her feelings, she at Gree took quick
action, proposed and was accepted and
started in week for Australia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
sHrnMAN's BLOODY sH1Rr RrsoLuT1o,

SHEEMAN's BLOODY SHIRT REsoLUTIoN.
The democrats Of the United States Sen.
ate, says the Bait. Sun, showed excellent
sense last Tuesday, in declining to be drawn
into bloody-shirt debate over the Sherman
resolution calling for an investigation of the
alleged outrages in Virginia and Mississippi
in November last. Senator Sherman conld
offer nothing better in support Of his par
tisan scheme than statements made in ques-
tionable afidayits and mere newspaper ru-
mors. Senator Malone came to bis aid,
however, in speech. The democrats wise
ly let the whole thing fall fiat by treating it
with silent contempt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Wahav another judgment against the
State of Virginia caused by the Malone
administration. This party of economy
and reform" has cost the State about forty
or fifty thousand dollars, which with hon.
esty and fair dealing could have been saved.
This loss should be made good. Every
man connected with these crooked transac-
the hard cash.-Lynchbmg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
Another Miscegenation Case,
A CoLoRED BLACKSMITH OF WASHINGTON
MARRIEs WHITE WIFE.

A CoLoRED BLACKSMITH OF WASHINGTON
MARRIEs WHITE WIFE.
John Tinsley, a thrifty colored black
smith, plying his trade in Washington city,
was married in that city on Thursday to Mat
tie A. Baker, good-looking, portly white
woman. about thirty-two years of age. This
is the second time Tinsley has been married
to white woman, and the history of his
first marriage renders the case an interest
ing one. Six years ago, while living in
Richmond, Va, Tinsiey was married in
Washington to white widow by Rev. John
Fl. Brooks, the pastor Of the Fifth Baptist
church (colored.) Returning to Richmond.
proceedings were instituted two years after
wards to set the marriage aside, under the
State laws against misaegenation. Tho Dis
trict Court annulled the marriage about
three years ago, and the United States Dis
trict Attorney, on behalf of Tinsley, ap-
pealed the case to the Supreme Court of
the United States. Pending the decision.
Tinsley returned to Washington, and went
to live on Ninth beyond Boundary street.
where he is now living. Last fall the Su-
preme Court dismissed the appeal ON ac-
count of the failure of the appellant to ap-
pear, and about three months ago Tinsley's
wife died, leaving boy from her first mar
riage, who is now living with his stepfather
and his new stepmother. On Thursday even
ing the marriage ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr.. Brooks at the house of the
bridegroom, and the couple settled down to
housekeeping. Tinsley is a rather slight
built man, of medium height, with grayish
moustache and chin whiskers, about forty
five years old, and appears to be mild-man.
nered. He is very dark skinned Mrs.
Tinsley, whose name before her marriage
was Matte A. Baker, is from IL respectable
Delaware family. The neighborhood ap
pears somewhat exercised over the event.
but the class of people in that vicinity being
of a very peaceable and law abiding DISPOSE
ton, the dissatisfaction felt finds vent only
in conversations conducted in rather vigor
Gus language.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

WINeFIELD ON THE s. Brown ALLEN
CAsE.-Mr. Wingfield, chairman of the
Committee to examine the Auditors office
in concluding his speech on the questions of
the commissions allowed Hamilton for col
lecting railroad taxes, sums up as follows =
'.Such is the case of the Common wealth
against Auditor Allen. Read in the light
of the facts and the law, 1t discloses; /.
Payment of public money without color of
legal authority. 2. A deliberate. careful
attempt to cover up tracks and to keep the
matter hidden from public sight. 8. Fraud
and corrupt collision between public offici-
ais in the illegal abstraction of public
moneys. 4. Unblushing nepotism, which
only finds parallel in the most corrupt
days Of the Hierarchy. 5. That the At
torney- General is particeps criminis, and
should not appear as counsel in the prose-
cution Of this caSeN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

CONTESTED ELECTIONS IN CONGRESS-
The chairman of the Elections Committee
in the House of Representatives will ask
permission of the House this week to sit
during the sessions of that body, with a
view of expediting the cases before it. He
says that the Virginia cases of Garrison
and Mayo, and O'Ferrall and Paul, will be
among those earliest considered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

EGYPT.-It is reported from Khartoum
that Ell Mahdi is falling back. The forth
coming speech of the Queen afirms the in
tention of England to withdraw the troops
from Egypt as soon as peace will warrant
it. 1t is reported that the Porte is pre-
pairing note to the powers insisting on the
retention of the Soudan as part of Egypt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
from the Lexin ton Gazette Ian a,st

Nor DEAD.-Messrs. Barclay: Please
publish the following from the San Antonio
Weekly Eapress of the 18th of January
Now comes the information that Big
Foot Wallace is not Dead but was seen in
the land of the living not more than four
days ago, though the rumor of his death
was current. AS this is the fourth time
Big Foot has been dead, he is doubtless BIZ
coming used to the racket by this time
Yours, respectfully,
ALEX. A. WALLACE.
Balcony Falls, Va, Jan. 23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

A dispatch from Portland, iOr., says
"The iron manufacturers here have given
notice to their employees of a reduction of
124 per cent. in wages. 1t is believed that
majority of the workmen will accept the
reduced wages. The reduction affects 420
men," OF all the men in this country the
owners of iron manufactures are the most
protected by the existing tariff, and though
they have enjoyed that projection for a
quarter of a century, the result of it is seen
in the quoted dispatch. -Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Governor Eoadly says he is for the Hon.
Henry B. Payne as the Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency without reserve.
He says with Payne for President the DEM
ocrats will carry Ohio and elect their candi-
date
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Akron. Ohio, May 7th. lSS0.-Some three years
ago had horse become very lame from q
SPAWN. I treated it with KeDdall's SPAWN
Cure with marked success. Since then have
sold a great many bottles. and have heard OF
cures resulting from its use. am frank to say
1 can cheerfully recommend 1t as an honest
remedy. Yours truly, A. NJ. ARMSTRONG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

THE SPINDLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
The machinery for the large cotton factory
now approaching completion at Newberry,
S. c., has been purchased, and the mill
will be put into operation in few months.
The factory at Rock Hill is now making
more yarn and showing better net
earnings thsn at any time since it COM
menced operations. Last week the out-turn
of yarn was nearly twenty thousand pounds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

An clubhouse belonging to; Mr.. Dan'l
Ruff, of sangersville, was destroyed by fire
on Sunday morning, January 18th, with
100 bushels of corn and other property
Byidqevater Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Mr.. Geo. F. Arey has rented his farm
near Mt. Crawford to Mr.. Geo. w. Show
alter, at $3.50 per annum. After making
sale tf his farming i'm elements and stock.
he will, it is said, move to this place.
Bridgesoater Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Roanoke, Va, is to have its already va
ried industries supplemented by a cotton
factory which will give employment to at
least 800 hands. Philadelphia capitalists
have subscribed 100000 of the $500, 900
required to put the factory into operation,
and the enterprising citizens of Roanoke
are rapididly subscribing the remaining
100000 The population Of Roanoke,
which was $500 in March, 1888, Is now
nearly 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

ia YEARS OLD.-The Page Courier is
responsible for the statement that "Mrs.
Muckleweed, who lived in the southern end
of Page county, died last Wednesday night
a week at the advanced age of ia years.
She remembered three wars and could re-
late many incidents of each. She was the
mother of 10 children"
If this stateme Mt be correct, Muckleweed
was probably the Oldest person in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
PREMIUM TO SUBSCRIBERS.
NOW Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE.

Remember that every new subscriber to
the SPECTATOR who pays for q year in adj
vance, and every old subscriber who pays
up arrearages and year in advance, will
be furnished free of cost with a copy of DR..
Kendall's valuable treatise on the Horse
AID his Diseases" book that every man
who owns horse should possess, Many
have awaited themselves of the opportunity
to obtain it, and others should do so before
our supply of them shasl be exhausted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

PAINFUL AcoIDENT.-The Page Courier
says that last Saturday week, whilst
chopping in the woods, Mr.. Robert L.
Hisey, who lives near Springfield, in Page
county, received painful injury by the re-
bound of limb, which struck him under
the chin, loossning several teeth and cut
ting his lip severely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

THE FIrz-JoHN PORTER BILL PASSES
THE HoUsE--The House of Representa-
SSives Friday, bya vote of 1874 to IS, passed
the bill to restore Gen. Fitz- ] ohm Porter to
the regular army, with the rank of colonel,
the same that he had when cashier;J January
81, 1853, and at the same time to place him
on the retired list, with two-thirds pay,
but without back pay. The bill now goes
to the Senate, where it will most probably
meet with a favorable reception and be
passed during the present session of Con-
gress. That it will receive the Presidents
approval is thought to be certain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

A curious phase of the marriage Of Fred.
Douglass to white woman, developed in
the discovery that the aged Lothario desert
ed acomely colored girl to whom he had been
engaged TO marry the woman7s rights adj
vocate The girls name IS Mary Frances
gszer, known as ''Pet'' Keller, public
cher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.-The 'TEAHERS' INSTI-
IN TUTE9' for MIDDLE and NORTH RIVER
DISTRICTS will convene in the Academy build
ing at Mt. SIDNEY, on
Thursday and Friday, the 14th and 18th of Feb
ruogy, 1884.
~ All teachers in these tUo Districts are re-
quired to attend under penalty specified in ar
ticle of agreement.
In order to get credit for full time, teachers
must report promptly on Thursday morning
at 81 O'Clock.
AH should come prepared to take part In the
exercises of the Institute.
H. SHEFFEY ROLLER,
feb5-2 Ut Co. Supt. Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

five BEARS KILLED IN HALF AN HOUR.
The Highland Recorder says "while Well
Bird, Reese Bird, and Bill Hiner were hunt
ing on the Allegheny west of Back Creek
week before last, they came across five
bears, which they killed in about half an
hour with their Winchester rifles. Wei,
Bird stood in his track and killed three eff
them. When he first saw them they were
$50 yards off. Hiner and Reese Bird killed
the other two
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

DEATH OF MAN 10Y YEARS OLD.-Mr.
John Riley, soldier of the war of 1912,
died Monday evening OF last week at his
residence, near Brucetown, Frederick ooun-
ty, aged 1O7 years and days. He was the
oldest man in the Valley of Virginia, and
until recently enjoyed remarkable health,
frequently walking to Winchester, . miles
from his home, to draw his pension money.
The Texas Legislature has passed bill
to empower the Governor to suppress law
lessness in Texas, and giving him SOC, 600
to use for that purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

RAILROAD ACCIDENTS. Last Thursday
morning, near Otter River depot, the en-
CINE Of a freight train On the Virginia Mid
land road, says the Lynchburg Virginian,
struck a broken rail, which it jumped safe
ly over with two cars, while the remainder
of the train-eight freight cars-were
thrown from the track.
Five cars were found to be literally
knocked into splinters, and rendered worth
less Most of them were empty, and but
little damage was done to the freight Of
those which had been loaded.
In the midst of the debris of one Of the
box cars was found an unknown negro
tramp, who had stolen his Hast ride. His
body was badly inanglea, and his death had
no donbt been instantaneous. How lie got
into the car is mystery to the train men,
as it had been fastened up when it was
started for its destination.
A brakeman named George Bruffey, who
vas On the rear car, had narrow escape,
The car was thrown some distance, and he
performed about as many eyclqtio4s IN the
air as a professional tunlbler before he
reached the ground. Fortunately he re-
ceived only very slight bruises.
Several brakemen ON the other detached
cars had narrow escapes, but none of them
were injured.
The Virginia Midland seems to have the
monopoly Of killing tramps. Three have
been killed on that road during the past few
months.
On the Norfolk & Western Railroad, at
Central, Wednesday night, freight train
No. 8 coming eastward, collided with yard
engine, which was shifting cars on the
track. Both engines were slightly dam
aged, and John Mays, the fireman, was
caught between the tender and engine and
severely hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

AN EXCITING ScENE-Thcre was an ex
citing scene in the Democratic caucus of
the Kentucky Legislature Friday evening
over the nomination of a candidate for
State librarian. After the fifth ballot the
contest narrowed down to Mrs. Anna B.
Cooke, present incumbent, and Mrs. Vir-
ginia M. Hanson, widow of the gallant
Roger W. Hanson, of the Confederate
army, commonly known as "the hero OF
Stone river.'' The close of the sixth bal
lot showed that the ladies named were tied,
whereupon great confusion arose; every one
of the five hundred ''unarmed Kentuck-
ians' present made simultaneous rush to
the central aisle, where two of the MEM
bers were endeavoring to grapple each 9TH
er for words used in heated debate over the
contest. Frightened screams from scores
of ladies present added to the turmoil The
galleries, packed almost to sufocation,
arose as a unit and swelled the frenzied fu-
rore. Finally the gravel of the chairman
was given a hearing, several changes of
votes were announced, and Mrs. Hanson
was declared elected. The two belligerent
representatives then made apologies to the
ladies FOR the exhibition they had made of
themselves.
Senator Lamar's letter, written to the
Commonwealth Club of Philadelphia, re-
GREETING his inability to attend the Carlisle
reception, has been made public. In this
letter Mr.. Lamar says ''the paramount is
sue before the country is still. the reform OF
the national government from its sectional
usurpation and corruption, and he declares
that ''to accomplish this great end OF ad
m1istrative reform, all true Democrats, all
patriots, whether Of Democratic or Repub'
lican antecedents, who are willing to CO.
operate, should, whatever may be their diff
ferences on other questions, unite to elect a
| Democratic PRESIDENT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

Coon EYES AT 70 YEARS OF AaE.-The
Page Courier says that Elder 3. F. Gray
son of Luray, sis seventy years of age. has
never worn glasses, and reads every day
the Baltimore Ss1, with as great ease az he
did fifty years ago. He remembers to have
seen an article when boy, stating that in
washing the face the eyes should always be
rubbed and wiped inwardly, towards the
nese, and never towards the outer corners,
the writer giving it as his opinion that such
a practice would be found great preser-
vative of the sight. John Quincy Adams
was cited by the article as one who prac-
ticed and recommended the mode. Mr. G..
has ever since observed the same in his alb
buttons, and has Faith in its efficacy as
preservative Of vision. He is remarkably
well preserved in every respect, and has
reasonable prospect Of attaining the ex-
treme limit allowed by the Psalmist. He
has never used tobacco or whiskey and al
ways voted the Democratic ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

The DANvILLE AssAssIN.-We fully
agree with our esteemed contemporary, the
Norfolk Ledger, that William E. Sims de-
serves so he held in contempt by the Dem
ocrats of Virginia. To our mind it seems
very plain that no high-spirited, courageous
man would have seized upon public meet
ing Of negroes and renegades of his own
stamp to insult gentlemen who were SO far
above him that they could afford to pass
his utterances by with contempt.
We also agree with our friend, and es-
teemed Ledger, that Sims has found his
proper place in a mental place in Congress.
Time was when he aspired to be congress
man. Time is, when he is glad to hold a
subordinate place in the folding-room of
that sapient body. We wish him joy for
his mental duties; and congratulate him
upon his wisdom in getting so near to the
level wherein he is so admirably fitted to
shine. -P0ersburg Mail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05


1t would have been amusing, while Ma
hone was descanting. IN the Language OF
George Gorhan,, upon the lack of freed ON
accorded the Mahoneites to vote as they
please in Virginia, if some Democratic
Senator had risen in his place, and asked
Mr., Malone if he did not dismiss c0lored
men from the employment of the railroad
in this city for voting the Republican ticket
in 1869? He would probably have denied
the charge, easily as it can be proven.
There are some of them now, within a
stones throw of the Virgiaian Office, and
some, at least one of the white officers of
the Company, who, demonstrating against
the removal Of good employees, was an
swered by the little autocrat: ON them;
every one of them shall go!'' That was
Mahone's style in those days. And now
he stands with Johu Sherman for the I'M
restricted right g. Of the negro to vote for
the basest white demagogue he can find,
who will pander to his ignorance and pref
dice.-Lynchburg ViTgiaian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05
Speaking of the marriage of Frederick

Speaking Of the marriage of Frederick
Douglas, the Rochester Democrat says:
''Mrs. Douglas is the daughter of Gideon
Pitts, of Honeoye, in the town of Richmond,
Ontario county, and is a very intelligent
lady, OF spOtless character. Mr.. Pitts was
an abolitionist and man Of the most ster-
ling worth and of large. influence in his
community. In Honeoye, at an early day,
abolition conventions we're of frequent oc-
currence, and many of the ablest anti-sla-
very orators have spoken there; and thus
the place was educated not only in anti
slavery ideas, but received an intellectual
culture of a high order as well, which has
rendered it not only intelligent but has al
SO freed it from many of the prejudices of
caste. 1t was in such a community and
amid such influences that Mrs. Douglas was
and is not surprising that she
has the courage of her opinions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

- vs.. SANDS VS..
M. M. Parry, &C. Is. Pollock and ais
10 all Whom 1t may Concern
Take notice, that shall apply to the Judge
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county on the
18th day of March, 1884, that being the 4th day
OF the March Term of said Court for permission
to transfer to the State of Indiana the amounts
of money due, in the above cause in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta, Jessie Robbins, Frank
Dobbins, Lima Dobbins, and Daily Dobbins,
minor children of Mary E. Dobbins deceased
l being the guardian of said infants in the
State of Indiana.
SIMON DOBBIN5, Guardian,
feb5-4t By Counsel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-02-05

MARoSE's PET HORROR D1scREpITED.-
The New York Times, which is the most
able of all the Republican papers, has ex-
pressed itself in regard TO the ''bloody-
shirt" campaign, and this is what it says in
regard to Mahone's pet fiction:
''The proposed inquiry by Senate com
mittee into alleged outrages in Virginia and
Mississippi will undoubtedly lead to a hot
debate. So far as the Danville disturbances
are concerned we do not think that the
,orima facies evidence justifies any such in
quiry as will probably be held, though it
might be possible to have oneso clearly i'm
partial and thorough as to possess some
value"
And yet General Malone, the author of
the cry "Virginia for Yirginians,' and the
Virginia policy takes a,position against
his own people, which Republican paper
has the candor to discredit !-Norfolk Land
mark.