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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
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Remember that every new subscriber to
the SPECTATOR who pays for year in adj
vance, and every old subscriber who pays
up arrearages and a year in advance, will
be furnished free of cost with copy of DIR.
Kendall's valuable "Treatise on the Horse
and his Diseases" a book that every man
who Gyms horse should possess. Many
have awaited themselves OF the opportunity
to obtain it, and others should do so before
our supply Of them shassl be exhausted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

AN ABLE TICKET.- Boston Post, the
most prominent Democratic paper in New
England, recently hoisted the names of
Hon. Thomas F. Bayard for President and
Hon. Joseph E. Mcdonald for Vice-Presi-
dent. subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic national convention. In a leading
editorial the Post defes ticket.makers to
produce a better one than it has indicated,
and pronounces it "a ticket Of honest and
progressive statesman, whose election
would inaEe to the great honor and benefit
of the country The Post adds that it is
q ticket that would win.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

THE CONFEDERATION AT HAMPTON,
VA.-The fair little town Of Hampton,
has been visited by a confagration which
swept away the most Of its business section.
The fire broke out at three o'clock Wednes-
spread rapidly. Engines from the Normal
School, the Soldiers Home and Fort Mon
roe were sent for, and by their united eff
forts saved half the town from destruction.
Thirty buildings, mostly frame, occupied
as stores and dwellings, were consumed
The estimated loss is 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
Gold in our cid E;aIas

When We consider health to be better than
wealth then must we consider the old field
mullen better than gold-at least the n edical
Cod Liver Oil tor lung troubles. Made into a
Tea and combined with S Get Gum ii presents
In Taylor's cherokee Remedy OF Sweet Gum
ana Mullen, pleasant and effective cure for
Group, Whooping Cough. Colds and ConsuI1p-
ton. Price 25ets. and sl.60. This with DIR.
B1ggers southern Remedy, an equally effica-
entery, and children suffering from the effects
OF teething, presents a little MEDICINE CHEST
no household should be without, for the
speedy re ief of sudden and dangerous at
tacks of the lungs and towels. ASK your drug
gists for them.
Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta,
Ca. proprietor TGylOrs Premium Cologne.
Nv 4,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

At Abingdon, Tuesday evening, the pris-
oners in the jail endeavored to escape by
attacking the jailer. The jailer shot two
of them. One of them, Holder, who is to
go to the penitentiary, having been con-
victed at the last term of the court of poi
soning his sister-in-law, was wounded seri-
ously. Two negroes who were held for
trial for horse-stealing, escaped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Foster, the last Radical Governor Of Ohio,
says that Granville and Copiah p will be
the rallying cry of the Republicans this
year. We will give ''Roland for your
Oliver" and shout back Cincinnati and
Tewksburyr Lay on MacDuff! Foster
was one of the lying, cheating, thieving,
visiting statesmen that stole the presi-
dency from Tilden-bnt he will be watched
this time, Standard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Capt John N. G. Stockton, FOR the past
few years an inmate of the asylum at
Staunton, died last week. His body was
brought to town Saturday morning, and
buried on Sunday morning at his farm
''the Brock" near town. Capt. Stockton
was gallant Confederate soldier, and prior
to his misfortune was one of the most use-
full citizens and successful farmers in our
community. Charlottesville Jefersonian
9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

FATAL ACcIDENT.-On Thursday week,
in Page county, Martin Mauclz, says the
Page Courier, became entangled in the ma
chinery of J. w. KILLERS saw-mill, near
Tiglllman Viewers, and before he could be
extricated sustained injuries which resulted
in his death last Saturday night. He had
one leg broken, one arm broken in three
places, and his skull fractured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

MARRIED MEATH HIS STATION the
convention held in Washington last week
to elect delegates to the National Republi-
can Convention, when the name Of Fred.
Douglass was mentioned, one of the color
ed men said: '1m posed to him cause
he married meath his station"
Douglass, it will be remembered, recent
ly married white woman, and thus, in
the opinion of this imam and brother"
he "married meath hie station
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
The Language of a Patriot.

In recent interview with Gen'l Jno. B.
Gordon, of Georgia, Mr.. Tilden is reported
as saying:
"He did not think that the party ought
to ask him to make the sacrifice which he
should be obliged to make of his health and
possibly of his life; but that he would be
ready to give both if he believed it was at
all essential for the welfare of his country"
This is the language of true patriot.
That these are not mere words, is proved by
the past actions of this man, whose patriot
ism has always risen above self and above
party. In the hour Of trial, when his coun-
try was in the throes of threatened dan
ger. greater than any that ever occurred
during the war, his patriotism rose superior
to party passion and personal ambition, and
for the sake of the peace and prosperity of
. his country, he submitted to the greatest
fraud ever perpetrated upon free people,
and ever since has so conducted himself
that now again the eyes of the country are
turning to him as leader, who, once in the
presidential chair, would bring about the
reforms in our government which are felt
to be necessary for it's continuance and per-
petuation as constitutional government OF
the people, by the people, and for the peo-
pie.
Whether he will be the choice of the
Democratic convention or not, will greatly
depend upon his physical condition, and the
further question of availability that must
enter into the considerations of the combin-
ed intelligence of the Democratic party in
convention assembled but Of this we feel
satisfied, that he is the type of man that is
needed, and in whose justice. purity, and
patriotism, the large majority of the people
of this country have c0nfidanca and trust.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

THE INEvITABLE.--Before fanaticism
gained the upper hand in this country the
New England and Middle States absorbed
all the money of the South. But ''time at
last sets all things eyen," and, in evidence
of this, we are now told that the Campbell
Cotton Mills, of Philadelphia, haye been
closed for au indefinite period" because
of ''over-production" and the 'competi-
ton of Southern Mills This is the be-
ginning of the end In another generation
the manufacturers of the country will con-
centrate themselves on this side the Poto-
mac.-Norf0lk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

DR.. W. E. Scott. President OF the College OF
Physicians, Montreal. writes 81 have recon-
mended Coideri's k.E9u:d Beef Tonic as
the pest preparation for debility Indigestion dys-
Pepsia, lece'' aGue, end loss af anpetits." Take
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

MARY ANDERSON AND THE Princess
Mr.. D. H. Harkius, the popular English
tragedian, is quoted as saying: Miss An
derson's refusal to play on the evening OF
the funeral of the Duke of Albany is not
the only polite thing she has done in Eng
land, from impulse rather than design,
think. She has taken hold on the Eng
lish sympathies greater than that of any
actress, native or foreign, whom can re-
call, with the possible exception of Mrs.
Kendall You can have in this country no
idea of what the English think of woman
in our profession who Princess who is
likely soon to be the Queen of the realm re-
ceives and likes. She has had a portrait
painted and bust made of Miss Anderson.
1t has not been management at all, but
simply impulse, which has brought all this
about
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIfI-PRIsONERS
sHoT.-AtsAbingdon, at dark, last Tuesday,
the prisoners in the Jail there endeavored to
escape by attacking the .jailor. The jailor
shot two of them. One of them, Holder,
who was to go to the penitentiaTy that night,
having been convicted at the last term of
the court of poisoning his siEter-iii-iaw, was
wounded seriously. Twonegroes who were
held for trial for horse-stealing escaped,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

A NOTED CHARACTER INsANE.-On Sat
urday week, William Jett, the party who
gave the authorities information that led to
the capture Of Booth, the assassin of Presi-
dent Lincoln, was taken to the insane Asy-
lum at Williamsburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

DEER KILLED.-On one day last week
just as engine No. 173, M. A. Corner, en-
gineer approached Lewis tunnelsa deer was
chased CT the track by several dogs. The
deer started through TIE tunnel with the
train after him and when lie haG gotten
about half through, he stopped and COM
menced jumping up and down until the en-
CINE struck him He was thrown UP
against the headlight and instantly killed.
Mountain Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
A negro named Haines vas the leader Of

A negro named Haines was the leader Of
the mob in Cincinnati. This knocks all
the wind out of Sherman's sails. He had
better stop trying to manufacture lies on
the South and spend his time in civilizing
his own State. Cincinauti, Tewksbury
great Caesars ghosti how Danville and Co.
piah dwindle into insignifcancel Cover
your head with ashes, John, or else turn
patriot in your old age and 60 hang your
selfl--A Abingdon STANDARD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

By paying experts $3.50 the authorities
of Vincennes, Ind, learned that City
Clerk Trippes was short 80 cents in his ac-
counts, and that ex-Treasurer Mccarthy
was defaulter for $1.70.-ET.
That is satisfactory as far as it goes, but
it is omitted to state how much the Clerk
and ex- Treasurer paid the experts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Col. VIM. Preston Johnston, President
of Tulane University of New Orleans, will
deliver the annual address before the grad
uating class at the next commencement of
the South Carolina College, June Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Mr.. J. Fl. Haverly, the theatrical mana
ger, will sail for Europe on the 18th Of
May. The Mastodon Ministries, sixty-five
in number, will sail on the same vessel
The Company will open at the Drury Lane
Theatre May 81, and travel through Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and France.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
WIFE-MUR IN PENNSYLVANIA

Altoona, Pc, April THE wife of Dr..
L. U. Beach, prominent physician, was
found ill her room to-day with her head so
nearly severed from her body that it only
hung by a narrow strip of flesh. Two
large knives and cleaver used for arllputa-
ton purposes were found by the body.
The coroner's jury found that Mrs. Beach
came to her death at the hands of her hus-
band, and the Doctor was accordingly re-
manded to jail. He admits that he killed
his wife, and wants to be hung or shot.
Since his arrest he tried to borrow a knife,
and on being refused asked for pin, which
was also refused, as it was believed he in-
tended to commit suicide. He is believed to
be insane. His relations with his wife
were unhappy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Johnny Wise seems to have at last found
the profession in which he is most oalculat-
ed to shine. 1t is understood that he filed
judicial position in a recent Washington
dog show with dignified ability that was
simply immense. His friends confidently
assert that what he don't know about dogs
is not worth knowing and we are not pre-
pared to dispute their opinion Winchester
Times
The Times seems to think that Johnny
has learned the lesson-'Know thyself'
His recent exhibitions have enabled Others
to know how too.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN LEwIsBURe
AND UNION, W. Va.-The following NUM-
cipal officers were elected at tine corpora
ton election in Lewisburg last Saturday
week viz: Geo. W. Branham, Mayor; j.
w. A. Ford, VIM. H. Johnson, John A.
Handy, and Geo. T. Argabrite, Council
men. John G. Cox was reelected School
Commissioner for the Lewisburg Indepen-
dent School District.
The election for municipal officers of the
town Of Union, in Monroe county, was held
on Wednesday week, and resulted in the
the election of the following ticket; For
Mayor, c. A. Shanklin; Recorder, VIM. S.
Early; Councilmen, R. j. Crebs, Arch.
Miller, A. S Johnston, J. L. Dunlap, and
C. S. Mckenzie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

DREADFUL ACCIDENT. Both LEGS AM
PUTATED.-On Saturday week, at Luray,
Page county, E. A. Singers, Express
Agent at that place met with a dreadful
accident. The Page Courier says
s'The 1915 p. m. south bound train
stops at Luray but few minutes, and the
delivery Of the express from the car has
necessarily to be done huriiedly, MIR. 8.
often assisting in unloading it. On the
night mention d he had entered the Car for
this purpose, and having finished just as
the train was pulling out, he jumped from
the car door to platform, when il is sup
posed he struck some object causing his
feet to slip under the now apidly-revolving
wheels, three of which passed over his an
kes, cutting his feet almost entirely from
his legs. Owing to the lateness of the hour
no one witnessed the accident, and he lay
upon the platform till the telegraph opera
tor, who was awaiting his return to the
depot, went out and found him. He was
carried to the Cave Hotel, and DIR. W. l..
Hudson being summoned, finding amputa-
ton Immediately necessary, at once per-
formed that operation, assisted by DIR. KEEL
Ter taking off both limbs about mid way be-
tween the knee and ankle Ed. bore his
sufferings heroically, and we are glad to be
able to state that he is doing well, and JON
with his many friends in the earnest hope
that he may soon recover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

TEMPERANcE.-Rev. W. W. Wood,
State Lecturer of the Independent Order of
Good Templars in Va, will deliver FREE
LECTURE on Temperance at the follow
ing places in Rockbridge county:
Natural Bridge, Wednesday, April 10Th.
Collierstown, Thursday, April II.
Buffalo, Friday, April 18th.
Brownsburg, Saturday, April 18th.
Fairfield, Sunday, April 10Th.
Lexington, Monday, April 21st.
Midway, Tuesday, April 22pd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

A SAVAGE ATTACK ON BLAINE.-The
New York Euening Post Of the 7th devot-
ed more than column to savage person
al attack upon Mr.. Blaine, and practically
gives notice that if he is nominated it will
bolt the ticket and support the Democratic
candidate 1t divides its Indictment of
him into six parts. Two Of the counts
charge him with prostituting the speaker
ship to, forward Little Rock and Fort
Smith Railroad schemes; the third with
suspicious Northern Pacific Railroad trans
actions; the fourth with breaking his word
regarding the Mulligan letters; the fifth
with sensational, unsound and unsafe adj
ministration of the office of Secretary of
State and tie sixth with packing the con-
vention and organizing literary bureaus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

NEW FIRE APPARATUs.--Last week the
new Hook and Ladder Truck, with all the
appurtenances, together with four Hollo-
ways Fire Extinguishers, bought by our
Fire Company, assisted by the town au-
thorities, at the cost of $500, arrived. The
truck is handsome machine, and will add,
in connection With the extinguishers, very
materially to the effectiveness of our Fire
Department. A trial of the extinguishers
was had upon bonfire on the Square on
Monday evening, which proved most salts
factory .-Rochingham Register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

STATE CONVENTION 7. M. 6. k.-This
body of Christian workers will hold it's an
nual session in Charlottesville, beginning
its sessions on Thursday, the 18th inst. ,
and continuing its celebrations on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday following, A very
full representation from the various local
associations of the State is anticipated, and
the occasion will be one of great interest
to Christian people, and TO the public gen.
orally. sss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

ANOTHER ACCIDENT Tuesday Mr..
Al. Tabler, of Martinsburg, West Virginia,
an employee of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company, fell from car on the
yard, at Roanoke, while they were being
shifted bs en- engine, having both feet bad
ly crushed. Mr.. TahsH has butSpcsntly
recovered from the effects Of an acddent 1T
Luray some months ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

GREENBRIER CIV. VA.) CANDIDATES.
The following citizens OF Greenbrier
county have announced themselves as can
didates for nomination for the several Off
ces named:
For Congress, Maj. John W. Harris. For
House of Delegates, T. H. Dennis Esq For
clerk of county court, Chas. B. Buster.
For sheriff. Capt ]. w. Johnston, Chas.
S. Gillian, and Geo. T. Argabrite.
With Maj. John W. Harris, Thos. IL
Dennis, and Geo. T. Argabrite we are
personally acquainted. and can endorse
them as capable and worthy gentlemen who
would faithfully discharge the dutiesof the
offices for which they are candidates-tlle
first two are members of the Lewisburg
bar, and the latter is one of the proprie-
tors of that excellent paper-the Green
brier Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

JOHN Browns SwoRD.-Captaln 1. U.
BAYLOR, of Atlanta, Ca, formerly OF Jeffer-
son county, West Virginia, has the SWORD
taken from John Brown, at Harper's Ferry
when he was captured. 1t is cavalry sa-
bre of extra fine metal. He gives this ac-
count of how it came into his possession:
.sWhen Brown lay wounded, my father,
Col. Robert W. Baylor, went to him ana
took the sword from under him. A1ter
keeping it awhile he carried it to Brown
and said: Captain Brown, probably you
would want to give this sword to some OF
your relatives, and have brought it to you
to make such disposition of it as you see
fit Brown said: No, you have been very
kind to me, for which thank you, and IN
consideration of what you have done for
me, I prefer that yon should keep the
sword - So my father kept it, and gave 1t
to me. Up to few years ago it still show
ed the stains of blood obtained in Browns
Kansas raids. He told my father that the
stains were Kansas blood. and that the
sword never drew blood in Virginia"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15
Congressional Proceedings.
SENATE.--Monday. Jan. 18th

The U. S. Senate resumed consideration
of Mr.. Blair's educational bill. An amend
ment offered by Mr.. Hoar was adopted, re-
ducing the amount to be appropriated from
$105, 100000 to $4,000, 900, and the years
in which the fund is to be given from ten to
eight. Another amendment provides that
equal opportunity for education shall be
given to all children of the State. Other
amendments were also adopted and the bill
was passed.
HoUsE.-The House, after considerable
debate, voted down motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill restoring the
duty of 1867 on wool. A resolution was
passed declaring it unwise and inexpedient
for the present Congress to abolish or re-
duce the tax on spirits distilled from grain.
SENATE.-Tuesday, Jan. Sth.
The United States senate considered the
naval appropriation bill, and Senators Nor
gan and Bayard urged the importance of
providing modern guns for sea.coast de-
tense.
HoUsE.-The proceedings of the House
were devoid of interest.
SENATE.-Wednesday, Jan. 9th.
In the United States senate bill was re-
ported from the committee on post-offices
and post-roads for the establishment of a
postal telegraph system The naval appro-
priation bill was further discussed.
HoUsE.-In the House, Mr.. Hopkins in
troducsd resolution looking to a correc-
ton of the present system of transporting
live stock by railroad, which is declared by
the resolution to be barbarous and distruc
tive. There was prolonged debate over
bills for the erection of public buildings at
Keokuk, Iowa, and Waco, Texas.
LSENATE.-Thursday, Jan. 10th.
The United States Senate adopted res
olntion to adjourn oyer until Monday, The
naval appropriation bi was further eonsid-
cred.
HoUsE.--In tine House the committee on
the laws relating to the election of Presi-
dent and Vice President reported back the
| OOuestC JILL Oii ohoe ouCJCSt, Will oil dluOuu-
ment in the nature of substitute Bills
for the construction of public buildings
we're favorably considered and reported in
the House
SENATE.--Friday, Jan. 18th.
J The Senate was not in session Friday.
| HOUsE.-In the House, Senate bill was
adopted authorizing reward of $25, 900
for rescuing orasoertaining the fate of the
Greedy expedition. The House adopted a
resolution generating Gen. II. V. Boynton
from the charges made by ex-speaker Kei-
fer. The pension appropriation bill occu-
pied the remainder of the session. An
evening session was held for the consile-
ration Of pension bills,
SENATE.-Saturday April 18th.
| The Senate was not in session..
HoUsE.--In the House of Representatives,
Saturday, number of bills were reported
from committees, after which the resolu-
tons in regard to the death of Congress-
man Herndon, of Alabama, were consider
ed and eulogies delivered.
| Fifteen hundred miners of the Westmore-
land and Pennsylvania gas coal companies
at Irwin's Station, Pa, are on a strike
against a reduction of wages.
1 CAIRO EGYPT, April 13.--Communica-
ton with Berber, both by land and water,
has been cut. The rebels have made raid in
the environs of Berber,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

CAIRO EGYPT, April 13.--Communica-
ton with Berber, both by land and water,
has been cut. The rebels have made raid in
the environs of Berber.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-15

Fifteen hundred miners of the Westmore-
land and Pennsylvania gas coal companies
at TWINS Station, Pa, are on strike
against a reduction of wages.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-24
LET THE CODES ALONE.

The Civil Code and Code of
Practice owe their origin to the
labors of tue great advocates
who stood at the head of the
Louisiana bar in the early peris
cd of its history. Both have
been matured by the wisdom
and experience OF successive
years until, to-day, they are as
perfect as human Knowledge
can make them. Yet every
young lawyer, and old lawyer
too, in the Senate and House Of
Representatives thinks he is
sent to Baton Rouge for the
special purpose of Offering a
bill to amend, repeal or re-en-
act an article OF one Code or
the other. When legal repre-
sentative has nothing to do or
nothing to say he finds a flaw
in the civil law and proceeds to
remedy the evilG) instanter,
and nine times out of ten the
new law is offered to bridge
over some difficulty in the linn
ited practice of the would be
Scion, regardless of the effect it
may have upon existing juris-
prudence as interpreted by the
Supreme Court aud now incor-
porated in the body of LOUISE
ana law. The Legislature has
been in session only two weeks,
and yet more than dozen bills
have been offered of the nature
here complained of. Our advice
to the Legislature is: let the
Codes alone.