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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
The Statue Of Liberty enlightening the
World"

The French steamship Isere bearing the
colossal statue of Liberty enlightening the
world" arrived in the harbor of New York
last Monday. AS the Danville Register says,
''this work of art was formally deliver
ed to the United States Minister at Paris
on the 4th of July, 1884, and remained in
that city until it was placed on board the
Isere, which sailed from Rouen for New
York on the Goth of May last. The voyage
occupied twenty seven days.
Although accustomed to regard this fig
ure as of large proportions, we can hardly
from an adequate conception of its magnl.
tude without considering in detail some Of
it's parts. The right arm is raised above
the head and in the hand is a torch. From
the bottom of the plinth to the top of the
torch is Isl feet. From the heel to the tor
of the he'd is III feet. The height of the
head alone is 13k feet; width of eye 2s
inches length of nose feet 8 inches
length of forefnger feet II inches.
The statue is made of copper and weighs
about 100000 pounds. The pedestal upor
which the statue will rest in New York
harbor will be built of granite, backed witt
concrete, will be SO feet in height and g.
feet square at the base. A fund of ovel
$72, 900 has been raised for the erection Of
this pedestal, and the amount is being dai
ly increased by small contributions.
This statue of Liberty will overtop al
other statues of ancient or modern times
as the United States surpasses all Other
nations in extent and grandeur. The larges
of the ancient statues, that of Nero, was
11s feet in height, and the Colossus o.
Rhodes was 105 feet, while this figure o.
Bartholdi is ISL feet in altitude.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

1t isn't possible that flirting will ever be.
come lost art while girls are pretty and
vain and men love the sparkle of a bright
eye and are willing to follow the CLEAN Of
a reckoning hand.' And this is likely al
ways to be- Girls who donot flirt, as rule,
die young. As a class, they are extinct.
But it is asking nothing unreasonable to
insist that if they must f1irt it shall be with
young men whom they know to be at leas:
respectable. Every violation of this com.
mon sense rule is at the risk of esteem that
should be sacred. Men may respect womer
who flirt with their acquaintance. but they
only ridicule those who make themselves
conspicuous by receiving attention from men
they neither know nor ought to know p
Bait TELEGRAM,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

L. @. Washington says that Grants book
contains some very gross and inaccurate
statements, and repeats the old worn out
falsehood of Mr.. Davis being found in fe-
male costume when captured. In order to
save his reputation in the campaign of 1854,
he puts Lees force at the opening Of the
campaign at 500 men instead of $4,000
and to this adds the gross fiction that Lees
reinforcements in the campaign were about
equal to his own. In view of the known
facts of history these misstatements are re-
garded as very extraordinary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

SENATOR LOGAN, in speech to the ne
groes of Washington, few nights since,
said he had always done what he could to
elevate them, and give them their rights
is dusky auditors did not know that he
was the author of measure adopted by
the Illinois Legislature, of the most strin-
gent character, to exclude negroes from
that State, and that while a member of the
House of Representatives, he supported the
fugitive slave law, and was proud to call
himself slave catcher.-Lynchbwg Vir-
ginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

We have had MALONE rule in Virginia.
Was it honest? Its condemnation by the
people on two occasions has given evidence
of their opinion of MAHoNE's honesty. And
now these parties have the efrontary to ask
Virginians to trust them again-to put the
State once more in their hands. The re-
quest is an insult to every honest, manly
freedom-loving Virginian.
of Virginia once by proclaiming themselves
Democrats. They made promises then.
How they kept them is matter of history.
BLAIR, with the name Of Republican, fishes
now to catch the negro voter. With stolen
pieces Of the Democratic platform as bait lie
fishes to catch white Democrats. Mr. BLAIR
doubtless thinks he is rarely astute states
man. But he counts too many white men
in Virginia as fools.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-Withn the last
month several attempts have been made to
derail the trains of the Richmond and Allie
ghany Railroad at point about half mile
east of Lexington, Va. Efforts had been
made to effect the capture of the perpetra-
tors, but without success, until the services
of Detective John Wren were engaged, on
June 18th. Detective Wren sent several of
his operatives to that locality, and they sue
ceeded in arresting negro man named John
Monroe, who was caught in the act of plac-
ing Instructions on the track. Monroe was
tried at Lexington by Justice William H.
Kelley on Saturday, June goth, and sent on
to the next August term of the County
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

A. W. Philhower, Esq.,, Boonsboro', Md,
says he used Powell's Prepared Chemicals
alongside of several other popular brands of
fertilizers, and his wheat was equally good
where the chemicals was used; the latter
costing about one-third as much as the 9TH
others shows the difference strongly in it's
favor Write for descriptive pamphlet to
the manufacturers, Browns Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
ExEGGEUTOR's SALE OF 1850 ACRES

NXECUTOR'S SALE OF 1850 ACRES
~ OF VALUABLE TIMBERED AND
GRASS LANDRY virtue of the will of Clin-
ton Hall. deceased, the undersigned Executor
therein named, will, on
Tuesday, the 1lth day or August, 1885.
County Court day., at II O'Clock, NJ. in front
of the Court house of Mercer county in the
town of Princeton. West Virginia, offer for
sale at public auction. a tract OF land, contain
ing 1880 A ores, situat ed in Mercer coun-
ty, West Va, within two miles of Princetod
cOunty-seat OF Mercer, and miles of Ingleside
Depot on the New River Railroad.
This land is gently undulatlng. well watered,
and adapted TO grass The timber is exceed
ingy valuable for railroad ties and other pur-
p"ses, and no portion of the tract is too steep
for wagons. About 200 acres have been cleared,
of which 100 acres are bottom land; a large por-
ton of the tract is limestone and when tim
Der is removed, will be admirably adapted to
farming and stock-raising. Churches and
schools convenient, and the population intel
ligent and refined.
TERMS.-Cash to pay costs of advertisement
and sale, and So 000 or negotiable note well
endorsed. for last named sum, interest added,
at go or 80 days, and residue on credits, evil
denced by bonds, with good security, bearing
interest from day of sale, and title retained as
ultimate security. For further particulars,
address JOHN A. STUART,
Ex'or of Clinton Hall, decd.
je24-tds Lyndhurst. Augusta Co., Va,
The following papers will please copy till
day of sale and send bills to this office:-
zIndustrial South and Rand,UhG Gazette ids;
Wheeling Register 2twtds; Lynehburg Virgfntan
2twtds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

ELECTION FOR POSTMASTER IN DAN
vILLE.-In Danville, Va, last Friday a
primary election was held to determine the
choice of the town for applicants for ap-
pointment as Postmaster, which, resulted
as follows -
''Mr. W. 7. Law received AZ votes Mr..
A. T. Burr, Jr., 227 Captain 7. r. Nc
Dearman, 315-total, 5S4. Captain McDear-
man having received majority of forty
six over both the other candle dates, it is
presumed his name will now go before
the President with that endorsements
DanYille can vote about 900 white Demo-
Gratis but this is regarded as fullvote for
primary held on such an issue, the can
didates all being good men,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
THE O'CONNELL LITHIA WATER.

The proprietor has in his possession certih-
Gates OF prominent physicians and citizens
certifying to the remedial virtues of this val
liable and remarkable water. The following
among the many recently received is submit
ted to the afflicted.
Mrs. 2. Daggy, great sufferer from kidney
troubles, and lady of the highest respecta-
billy, says:-
STRIBLING SPRINGS. May 81, 1885
Mfr. NJ. o. ConneH:-I cheerfully certify to the
remarkable effects of your Lithia Water in
my case. was afflicted for three years with
severe pain in my back, and a serious trouble
OF the kidneys; tn. lower extremities were
terribly swollen. l had the best medical treat
ment that could be obtained, but received no
relief About month ago 1 commenced using
water from your Lithia Spring and got relief
Immediately, am still using 1t and have ev-
cry reason to believe 1t Will make perma-
nent cure.
1t has done n great deal for me and l am
anxious that every sufferer similarly afflicted
may read this. Respectfully yours,
MRS u. DAGGY.
For further particulars address the proprie-
tor. enclosing stamp for reply.
MICHAEL O'CONNELL, Propr.,
O'Connell Lfthia Spring,
STRIBLING SPRINGS p. o.,
JuneH Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
0IGARs, TOBACCO. CIGARETTEs.-

The undersigned, at his new stand, one door
west of the Opera House, Is conducting his
business as above in full lines. He manufac-
offers them in a variety of brands and styles.
He Invites the strictest scrutiny, knowing that
his goods will give satisfaction.
~ Country merchants and all dealers are
requested to give him trial.
je24-1m NJ. PETERFISH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

A FATAL AFFRAY NEAR LYNCHBURG.-
LYNcHBURG, June 21.-At Thomas's
Store, Campbell county, early this morn
ing, while a party of negroes were return
ing from dance quarrel ensued between
William Atkins and Peter Gillian about
woman, during which Atkins cut Gilliam's
throat with table-knife, causing death in
few minutes. Gilliam's head was nearly
severed from his body. 1t is reported that
there was some talk Of lynchiDg the muir
derer, so he was brought here and lodged
in Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

GA GOSPEL TRAIN. in order to afford
the people on the line of the East TIE mes
see, Va, & Georgia railroad an opportuni-
ty to attend the great revival meetings,
now progressing at Atlanta, that road is
running train at reduced fare, called the
NGospel train.O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

FOUR HORSES, TWO COWS AND SOME
SHEEP KILLED BY LIeHTNINe.-On the
afternoon of Monday, the 18th inst. Mr.. H.
P. Mitchell, near Brownsburg, Rockbridge
county, had four valuable horses killed by
lightning.
The Brownsburg correspondent of the
Rockbridge Neaos says -
The storm came up about o'clock p. nj
The horses, in number, were under a
large red-oak tree The tree was struck
and 4 of them were killed. Three of them
were standing with their heads together,
and were killed. The fourth horse was
about 10 fit. from the others. The three
appeared to have died without struggle,
whilst the other showed evidences that
death was not immediate. The 9Th horse
was dreadfully frightened and ran to the
stable two or three hundred yards off and
tried to get into the stable through a
closed door. The horses killed were a fine
team, and driven by Mr. James Fix. Mr.
Fix was very much affected when he saw
his team thus gone. Mr.. Mitchell had them
buried, and Mr.. Fix had them inferred as
he worked them-two and two Mr.. Mitch
ell was not at home at the time of the
accident. When he came home and saw
the sad spectacle, his first remark was, 81
will make no money this year farming
He bears his heavy loss with commendable
composure. Three of the horses were
bought of Mr.. McChesney and the other
from Mr. McGuffin. Mr.. Mitchell has the
sympathy of all his neighbors."
On the next day two cows and some sheep
were killed in the same neighbourhood.-
The same correspondent of the Neacs says
Two cows were killed by lighting on
Capt. J. A. Strains's farm. One was Mrs.
J. A. Strain and the Rev. Dr. G. Waugh
ans. They were under wild cherry tree,
and there killed. understand that Mr.
Nc. Ste1ett lost some sheep, and Capt. J.
A. Walker two cattle. l give the last two
items as | received them, as rumor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

THE VIRGINIA GovERNoRsHIP.-Sever
counties in Southwestern Virginia last
week elected delegates to the Democratic
State convention instructed to vote for
Gen. Jas. A. Walker for Governor, whilst
the Democrats of Stafford county instruct
ed their delegates. in favor Of Gen. Fitz
I Lee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

A LARGE PURCHAsE.-TWo enterprising
Michigan capitalists have purchased 10000
acres of land in Loudoun county, Tenn.
The land will be cleared with view to es-
tablishing cattle ranch. AS the clearing
progresses the land will be set in grass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Edison's new invention of signaling be-
tween moving railway trains or between a
train and station, it is said, has had a
successful trial Oh the Staten Island road.
The medium of communication is the tele.
graph wires along the railway and IAN
instrument in the engineers cab. The
appliance is designed to prevent collisions
in foggy weather on curves or at term:ni.
1t resembles the telephone. Flagmen and
watchers can use the instrument to COM
municate with approaching or passing
trains, no matter at what speed they may
be running.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

The first test of the Bessemer steel pro-
cess ever attempted in the South will be
course of construction at Birmingham,
Ala. The iron men there are generally
confident that excellent steel can be made
from Alabama ore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

PNEUMATIC POSTAL SERvICE.-This
class of postal service having proved sue
cessful in some of the European capitals
it is proposed to establish it on larger
scale and to cross the English channel from
Dover to Calais, the scheme being thus to
connect London and Paris. The PROPOSE
ii on is to construct the tubes of cast-iron
pipe in sections IS feet long with an inte-
rior diamater of one foot. The joints are
to be covered with an arrangement of
india rubber devised for the purpose, which
will be air-tight, strong and flexible. The
total distance between the two capitals is
about 300 miles, 234 between Dover and
Calais being under water. There are to
be two tubes, one for each direction. The
car for carrying mail and packages is made
of iron wire arranged in peculiar form.
It weighs II lbs. When loaded, it will
weigh % lbs. The transit will occupy one
hour, and cars can be dispatched every ten
minutes. A pressure of two atmospheres
will be sufficient. The estimated cost of
the whole work is made seven million dol
lars. 1t is estimated that charge of five
cents per half ounce will be sufficient to
pay expenses and interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Thirty thousand inhabitants have fled
from Murcia, Spain, to escape cholera. The
aspect of the city is most melancholy.
In other portions of Spain, that dread
disease is prevailing to an alarming degree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

THE NEW administration has now been
in office only little more than three
months, but it has already discovered i'm
mense frauds in the land Office, in the Gus
toms house, in the sub-treasuries, in the
paymaster's Office, in the wood preserving
machines, in the bureau of medicine and
surgery. in the agricultural bureau, and in
nearly all the bureaus of the navy depart
ment, including Mr.. John Roach's con-
tracts. Pretty good work for so short a
time. Every one of these discoveries will
save the government thousands of dollars.
-Alec Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

We notify the Democracy beforehand
that Malone flor he is the whole partly is
at work to see where he can stick some OF
his dirt-dauber nests this fall. Keep look
out for his agents, like Brown Allen and
his circulars, and whenever you hear of a
man calling himself Democrat proposing
to act Independent of the party, becoming
soured on Mr.. Cleveland and wanting to
90 to the Legislature or pretending that the
people want him-spot him, and spot "vox
populi' and "many voters" This is Ma
homes last chance, and if he can get the
money ke will try it.-Lynchburg Adrance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

DEATH OF DUFF GREEN,-Hon, Duff
Green, who was stricken with paralysis
Sunday, died at his home, in Prince Will
liam county, Monday morning at 81
o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

THE EDITOR of the Religious Herald, Of
Richmond, having asked a reverend brother
from Massachusetts why the New England
manufacturers did rot encourage emigra-
ton from the colored people of the South
was answered as follows: eve can't work
the negro in our manufacturing establish
ments. Every white employee would quit.
Indeed, many would do worse than that
they would tear the negro to pieces.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Mr.. Blewitt H. Lee, of Mississippi, has
been awarded the medal for the best liter
airy contribution to the Virginia University
Magazine during the session now dra wing
to close. Mr.. Lees article was discus
sion of ssShakespeare's Songs"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

e AT THE democratic meeting at Stafford
G. H., last Wednesday, to select delegates
to the Richmond convention, the delegates
were instructed to cast the vote of Stafford
for Gen. Fitz. Lee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

DESTRUCTIVE STORMS. last Saturday
night, an extensive and very destructive
storm swept over Kansas, Missouri, and
Dakota, destroying houses, barns, fences
and crops. At Sherbrooke, Dakota, every
house in the town was blown down except
the county building which was held down
by the safe. Strange to say, no one was
hurt.
In Louisiana at about o'clock Sunday
afternoon storm did great damage to
crops, fencing and trees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
Castor OIL.

One of the chief uses to which castor oil
is now put is that Of dressing and softening
leather for boots. 1t was formerly used for
dosing children whose stomachs were dis
ordered. And an awful dose it was. Now
we give suffering children Browns Iron
Bitters, which tones the stomach, regulates
digestion, and imparts strength to the whole
body Browns Iron Bitters is incompara-
bly, better than castor oil, and more pleas
ant to take.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Whatever else Mr. Cleveland may fail to
do, be is elevating the Presidency, if you
look at the level of Grant, Hayes, and Ar
thur. He has put the ban on gift-taking,
he has secuted nepotism, he has abolished
trading offices for support. On these points
he stands forth before the country like the
great men of the olden time-the purer days
of the Republic. He behaves like an old
fashioned gentleman, he pays his way,
asks no favors, and accepts no presents
This is a great improvement on Radical
ism, an improvement on Grant, on Hayes,
and amazingly on Arthur.-Lynchburg
Adrnnce
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

In Harrisonburg, ON Monday of last
week-court- day there-175 horses we're
sold-the most of them to parties from
PENNSYLVANIA and Washin gton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

AN ENGINE STRUCK BY LIGHTNlNG.-On
Tuesday of last week a freight train stand
doah Valley Railroad, was struck by light
ming. The engineer was seriously hurt and
the fireman slightly injured. The engine
was badly damaged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

The Wheeling Intelligencer has advices
from Cabell county, W. Va, which fatty
contradict the statement recently published
alleging extreme want there on account
of the scarcity of provisions. The Intelli-
gencer's information is to the effect that
there is no distress among the citizens of
Cabell county that cannot be remedied by
the authorities, the county being amply
able to take care of the INDECENT suffering.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

The Wash. cor. of the Alec. Gazette
says
SIT is understood that Mr.. Jorgenson, the
ex- congressman from the Petersburg dis
trict in Virginia, who was given the land
office at Walla Walla, Washington Terrific
ry, by the Arthur administration as pay for
quietly submitting to Mahone's influence,
will be removed for offensive partisanism,
in that he left his Office last fall and came
all the way back to Virginia to stump for
Mahone's candidate for his old position
His place, it Is said, will be filled by res
ident of the Territory to be named by Mr..
Voorhees,, the congressional delegate there
from"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Ex-senator Roscoe Conkling will sail for
Europe shortly to spend few weeks at
Carlsbad for the benefit of his health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

Eighteen acres of land adjoining Wool
witch arsenal, have been rented by the
government to store the Suakim -Berber
railroad plant which is on its way back to
England in SO steam vessels. A broad
gauge track two miles long has been con-
structed to facilitate the removal of the
cargo from the vessels to the place of
storage. 1t will be novel sight to observe
the engines. cars, station-houses and ticket
Offices as they are transported along the
line. They are painted with the signs of
s'Suakim- berber Railway"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24

MORE GRASS AND STOCK. Though there
may be some exaggeration in the state
ment, yet we think there is modicum Of
truth in the following from the Nebraska
Farmer which our farmers should con-
sider:-
sGrass, corn, hogs, horses and cattle
make the independent farmer, while small
grain and implements bring poverty and
ruin"
We think, as we have heretofore said,
that our farmers should pay more attention
to stock-raising. With more grass and
more stock, they will make more money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY
winchester. Va. G. L. c. Minor M. A. GJniv
Val LII. d. r. 81. Willis, Grad. Univ. Va. late
Prin. Norwood High School. and other able
assistants. Send for catalogue. je24-tf
Cpeck's Widow VS.. Speck, Gel shall
- proceed at my office. in Staunton, on Tues
day July 81 1885. to take the accounts required
by decree Of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, entered In this cause. May 9, 1885,
of David Speck, decd, are notified to present
said claims to me on or before the day herein
appointed. JOS. A. WADDELL. Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-24


with a calmness and an impertarbability no
less interesting than striking. Every eye
in the court room was upon him, and he
knew it. Men and youths with bated
breath caught the
WORDS OF THE DEATH SENTENCE
as they TREMENDOUSLY fell from the lips of
the Court. Silence, solemn silence, reign
ed even in the crowds around the windows
and at the doors of the courtroom while
the fate of the prisoner was being an
nounced.
Soon after the sentence was pronounced
the court adjourned, and the condemned
man was taken back to jail and placed in
solitary confinement in the murderer's
cell.
An effort will be made by counsel for de-
fence to get new trial through the Su-