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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

ATToRNEY-GENERAL.- would not su r
prise us if W. E. Craig, Esq, of this city,
should be the nominee for the Office of At
torney General of the State on the Repub-
lican ticket, and we think this would be
about the wisest thing they could go. 1t
may be that both candidates for that Office
will be of this city-Tucker and Craig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

THE LIBERTY BELL The special train
bearing the old Liberty Bell and guard and
escort arrived at Richmond Monday morn
ing from New Orleans en- route for Phila-
delphia. While there was no formal re-
ception, large crowds went to Danville de-
pot to see the old relic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

1t is reported that the Salt works at
Saltville, Washington county, owned by
Messrs. Stuart & Palmer, and heretofore
operated by them, have been leased to
George W. Palmer, Jr., son OF one OF
the proprietors, for $4,000 per annum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

GEN. TERRY INFORMED OF HIS som 8
FATE.-Gen. VIM. a. Terry, who had been
paralyzed, and was quite ill at the time his
son Hairston killed Jeter and for which he
was hung by mob, was not informed of
these sad events till last Friday. By the
advice of his physicians, his bosom friend,
Maj. J. C. Hill, Editor of the Scottsville
Courier, was telegraphed for, who arrived
in Richmond ON Friday and communicated
the sad occurrences to him. The State of
Friday says
'tHe bore the sad intelligence like the
hero that he is as calmly as anyone under
the circumstance could do, and his attend
ing physicians have at present no fear of
relapse. During his attack his mind has
been always clear. For the past few days
he has been walking about the grounds
and visiting the city in his carriage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Two MEN KILLED BY LIGHTNINa.-V.
Grafton Walker and Mr.. Slate, living
about 8 miles east of Saltville, Smyth coun-
ty, Va, were killed by lightning last Fri
day evening during terrible thunder
storm. They had taken refuge under a
very large poplar tree-and they were kill
ed instantly, neither of them ever spoke
after they were struck. Mr.. States little
son, who was under the tree with him had
one of his teeth knocked out, otherwise he
was not injured. A negro man with them
escaped unhurt. Mr.. Walker leaves wife
and six children; Mr.. Slate d wife and two
children. They were buried Saturday
evening. -LynchburQ Advance, June 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

The annual dinner of the Golden Club
took place in London Saturday night. Sir
Charles Dixie made bold and timely
speech, declaring firmly for Home Rule in
Ireland; but the speech of Mr.. Chamber.
lain is probably entitled to more general
attention. He took Mr.. McCulloch's last
report from the Treasury and referred to
the marked over-production in American
industry and the increase of failures in
America compared with the decrease in
England. He likewise quoted from COM
mercial report as to reduction of wages as
showing the disadvantages of the protect
i've system. He showed that under the
present arrangements the shipping inter-
ests were entirely under the control of
English ship-owners. The American iron
interests is the best prote cted of all, and
to-day there are in this county $4,000 I'M
employed iron-workers, The boot and
shoe trade has increased in England, and
the wooden trade likewise, because of the
tariff on raw material, which bars Ameri-
can competition. The true American doc
trine is that the market of the world is
open to American brains and enterprise.
Our workmen can fill the bill better than
any other workmen anywhere, and to Sc
cure the triumph of their skill they ask no
Odds Wash. Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

A BLOOMING WILDERNEss.-Ne braska,
so recently almost an arid plain, scarcely
settled at all by white people only thirty
years ago, has now about $50, 900 acres of
growing forests, on which have been set
about 6OO,O00,O0O young trees. Besides
this there have been planted over IL, OOO,-
900 fruit trees, over 1850, 900 grapevines, a
vast number of bushes and plants, orna-
mental shrubs, &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

BELLE BOYD IN WANT.-The Little
Rock (Ark.) Democrat of the 4th says:
'tMrs. High Miss Belle Boyd, the noted
Confederate spy is at the City Hotel in a
helpless condition. She needs attention,
which our charitably inclined readers
should give at once.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

A cable dispatch from Madrid says that
the cholera is slowly but steadily increas-
ing in the provinces, and that great excite
ment exists in Madrid caused by the re-
moval of the troops from the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

In long editorial article the New York
Commercial Advertiser, in discussing the
different University and College systems,
advises the Northern Universities to adopt
the eclectic system which is so successful in
the University of Virginia and Washington
& Lee University, by which a student
may pursue any particular study he
may select In this respect the Northern
institutions of learning are more than half
a century behind the University of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

MORE FLOWERS FOR CLUvERIUs.-Pe-
tersburg, Va.. June 14.-There was mailed
yesterday at Burgess postofice, Dinwiddie
county, ten miles from Petersburg, large
box of flowers, addressed in lady's hand,
''T. j. Cluverius, Richmond, Va" The
only evidences of sympathy that Cluverius
has received since his conviction have been
in the shape of flowers, apparently sent by
ladies. This is the second box Of flowers
sent him during the past week, the first
having been mailed at White Plains, Bruins
wick county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

The New York Evening Post says that
Walt Whitman has been invited by Lord
Tennyson te visit him at his home in the
Isle of Wight, and in all probability will
accept the invitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Six prisoners confined in the Fayette
CIV. Va.,) county Jail made their escape
last week. James P. Parker, convicted of
murder i'll the first degree, and Joseph
Reese, charged with the same offense, are
among the number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

HEssIAN FLY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MD.-The Hagerstown Mail quotes num-
Der of Washington county farmers as
stating that they have noticed Hessian fly
in their wheat. There is great diversity
of opinion, however, as to the extent of its
raVages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

THEY ROSE TO EXPLAIN.-It was a Gu
rlous proceeding on the part of three of
the .jurymen to approach Cluverius
and assure him that they had acted from a
stern sense of duty, and were not influence
ed by malice in their verdict.
That must have been highly consoling to
the prisoner. "We believe, sir, that you
are villain of the deepest dye; that you
committed the heinOus murder, and should
hang for it's about the substance of it..
Either that or the other alternative: 1--WE
have sworn to what we are not certain
about; we don't consider the case proven
against you, but we give the Common
wealth the benefit of the doubt, and will
hang you anyhow"
This is the purport of what these Jurors,
in the one case or the other, were obliged
to say when they went to explain to the
man whom they had found guilty. In
either case they were bound to make them
selves ridiculous. What assurance did
Cluverius need that they believed him a
fiendish murderer, or what did their own
act need that they had not perjured them
selves?
The proceeding was surprising one, as
the three jurors will probably agree when
they think over the anomalous attitude in
which they placed themselves. The jury
which condemns man to death stands in
need Of no explanation to him. The act
is its own explanation. 1t is absurdity
and a reflection on himself for a juror to
protest that he did thus and so. And it is
a refinement of cruelty to ply the condemn
ed man with protestations.
This was scene in the tragedy which
had better been left out, and one we pre-
cedent to govern in future like cases.
Lynchbmg Neaos,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

1, Jos. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that r. ST. G. Tuck
er and A, G. Gordon. Commits sioners of said
Court in the cause of Donaghe's Ex'Ors VS.. Dom
aghe's Widow, &C., have this day executed
the bond according to law, required by decree
of June 9th 1885. Given under my hand this
18th day of June, 1885.
jel7-tds j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

STUDENTS REGATTA AT LEXINGTON, VA
AT 6 o'clock, Monday evening, the annual
regatta between the Albert Sidney and
Harry Lee boat crews took place on North
river, about a mile from town. The banks
of the river were lined with spectators.
The crews were well matched and the
contest exciting. The Harry Lees won the
prize, which was very handsome golden
goblet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Bishop Dudley says, the streligion of the
negroes is a superstition, their sacraments
are fetiches, their worship a wild frenzy,
and their morality sham"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

The Rockbridge County News says that
Mr.. W. A. Hall, mail carrier between that
town and the Rockbridge Baths, has re-
Gently been left $4,000 by relative in
Lynchburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY COMMITTEE
Hon. Geo. B. Keezell, State Senator, has
been chosen Chairman of the Democratic
County Committee of Rockingham in the
place of W. Fl. Ritenour, resigned, in con-
sequence of having been appointed Post
master at Harrisonburg. The Rockingham
Register says he is 'syoung, active and ag-
gressive, and we think will fill the place as
we'll as any man that could have been select
ed, and will make Republicanism howl this
fall by his management of the campaign
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

A bouquet Of flowers has been sent to
Cluverius from White Plains. The card
bearing the prisoners address is in the
the handwriting of lady. This is the
first public expression of sympathy he has
received outside the members of his own
family since his arrest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

There are other considerations OF the
highest Importance to the upper Ohio valley,
as in certain degree they are also to the
trans-Alleghany region of West Virginia,
which will add to tie completion of these
railroad links. 1t is in the new commercial
and trading relations which will spring up
between Richmond and the James River
valley with all that country. The coffee
trade is big thing of itself, and where
it centers an expanding influence radiates
from it. Richmond is working her way to
rightful destiny, temporarily delayed
only by the events of war. Had nothing
impeded her growing commerce as it start
ed on its new career thirty five years ago, she
would have had to-day the largest coffee
exchange on the continent. That distinc-
tinction she still aspires to, and the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad, through
these western connections, will be one OF
the chief agencies in pressing the claim.
The growing relations which had set in be-
fore the war by the exchange of -four and
iron and wooden fabrics made in Richmond,
and that, too, by her own merchant marine,
for South American productions, is gradu-
ally reviving, and to. that extent the inward
commerce Of the city in articles Of prime
consumption in all the interior, is keeping
pace with the energy which seeks to control
again the South American bread supply.
These apparent facts are thrown in as not
a remote influence bearing upon the in
creased lines of communication crossing
West Virginia and controlling section Of
country this city cannot afford wholly to
give up.
A railroad from Clifton Forge to Pitts.
burg will drain the country northwest Of
Staunton up to the Shenandoah Mountain
Of course, our city trade should endeavol
to hold all now controlled, and press fol
additional conquests beyond. In the alb
sence of action, and timely action at that,
all may be lost, and that mountain mark
the boundaries of the wagon trade which
now reaches far beyond it.
If the proceedings of the M. & M. Asso.
citation are received by the community with
an interest which will cause an examina
ton into the question referred to, there
are many facts bearing ON it which can be
produced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Alexander Steele, an attendant at the
insane asylum at Norristown, Pa, has
been convicted of manslaughter for causing
the death of an inmate named Castor,
whom Steele beat so brutally that he died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

GEN. GRANT LEAVES NEW YORK CITY.
Gen. Grant left his home in New York city
on yesterday. The cottage on Mount Nc
Gregor, near Saratoga, which Gen. Grant
will occupy, is owned by Mr.. Joseph Drexel.
1t is modest looking two-story frame
building, decked out in a new coat of old
gold paint. 1t has on the north, east and
south sides a wide veranda, and is sur
rounded by pines, naples and oaks. The
doors and windows are painted light blue,
and the antique brick fireplace at the south
side of the room Tuscan red. Gen. Grant
sleeping room is furnished with mahog-
any suite and wicker-work couch, rocker
and settee. An adjoining room furnished
with ashe, will be occupied by Mrs. Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Thos. Grub, Crockett's Depot, Va,
says he has used Powell's Prepared Chemi-
Gals for three years in succession. Last
year he used it by side Of fertilizer that cost
$45 per ton, and made as much wheat, and
got as good stand Of grass from the chemi-
nomical fertilizer costs only So per bbl., a
sufficient quantity to make one-half ton of
complete fertilizer. Write to Brown Chem
ical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

SECOND REVENUE DISTRICT. The Office
of the United States internal revenue de-
partment of the second district of Virginia,
at Petersburg, was formally turned over
Monday by Captain Asa Rogers, the present
collector, to A. L. Elicit, of Richmond, the
incoming democratic collector. Since the
establishment of the revenue office in Pc
tersburg, in 1865, about thirty million dol
lars have passed through the hands of the
several collectors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Gen. Grant is reported as saying
81 have read good deal in my life, but
I know of no grander man than Gen.
Lee.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
Two Notable Canes.
IFor the SPEcrAroR.1

Nh. EDIToR:-Under the roof of our
friend Col. Cochran at 'Folly," some days
ago, handsome cane suspended on nail
in the passage attracted our attention. 1t
was hickory, six feet long, handsomely
bent, dressed, vanished, &c. It was cut
on the grave of John Knox, the great
Scotch Presbyterian, by the Rev. VIM.
Brown, D. D., now of Florida-we do not
remember when-and presented by him to
the late DR.. Harris, of Richmond-we sup
pose of Goochland-who married Graf
tan, and by him to the father of Col. Coch-
ran, the late John Cochran, of Charlottes-
vile.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Bill Chandler has been defeated for Sem
ator, and every honest man everywhere
should rejoice. Senator Blair succeeds
himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
OFFICE OF CITY TREAsURER.

NvOTICE TO HOLDERS OF SHAUN
~ TON CITY BONDS.-By resolution OF
the City Council, passed May 10th. 1855 am
directed to notify holders of Stdunton City Bonds,
s,SERIES d." due January LIST, 1885. that They
will be paid in full upon presentation at this Of
flee ON or after The LIST day of July, 1885. and that
Interest ON said bonds ioH cease after that date.
JOHN M. CARROLL,
je3.3t v&VVc City Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

MARRIAGE OF Miss TUcKER.-Miss
Emma Beverly Tucker, daughter of the
late DR.. David H. Tucker, of Richmond,
Va, and granddaughter of the late Hon.
Geo. M. Dallas, Vice-Presldent of the
United States, was married at Charles
town, W. Va, Thursday, to Mr.. Forrest
W. Brown, a prominent young lawyer,
and Commonwealth attorney for Jeffer-
son county. The ceremony was performed
in Zion Episcopal Church by the Rev.
Dallas Tucker, rector of the church, and
brother of the bride. The bride was
given away by her uncle, the Hon. Bev-
erly Tucker, consul to Liverpool under
Buchanan's administration. A large num-
Der of valuable gifts were received by the
bride, including silver tea service used by
the Hon. George NJ Dallas while minister
to England, and presented by the BRIDES
mother, who had inherited it from her
father.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Mr.. F. H. Terry is now the sole editor
and proprietor of the Wytheville Dispatch,
having purchased the interest of his late
partner, Ex-senator Robert E. Withers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

1, Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, do certify that Geo. NJ.
Cochran. Jr., one of the Commissioners in the
causes of Porter and wife VS.. Frazier &C., and
two other suits, has this day executed bond
according to law, in the penalty prescribed by
the decree, in said causes, at the July Special
Term, 1884. Given under my hand this 10th
day of June, 1885.
je17-tds JOS. N RYAN, Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
Suicides.

Samuel Worley, % years of age, who
lived near the line between Scott and
Washington counties, Va, hanged himself
Friday to tree near his house. No cause
for the suicide is known. His brother,
Mike Worley, hanged himself near the
same place two months ago.
Adolphe Gallon, Frenchman, commit
ted suicide in Richmond, Va, Saturday,
by cutting his throat with carving knife
and then jumping from third-story win
dow. The act is attributed to poverty and
intemperance. He. went to Richmond
some weeks ago from Philadelphia, where
he leaves wife.
Jacob Young, wealthy farmer, OF
Mount Marion, N. Y, has been missing
since Wednesday, and it is feared he has
committed suicide. Oneof his daughters
upon hearing the report that her father had
committed suicide went into spasms, and
her life is despaired Of
In Winchester, last Sunday afternoon
George W. Jones, cigar-makes, about As
years of age, native Of Baltimore, made
a deliberate attempt at suicide in jail,
where he had been committed that morn
ing upon his own request. He first tried
to pierce his heart with needle, and then
used round cigar knife and severed his
windpipe. After committing the deed he
sent for a minister and wrote upon card
a Psalm to have resd to him. 1t is
thought he will die.
Samuel Lantz, prominent citizen Of
Lantz Mill, Shenandoah county, Va, com
mitted suicide Sunday by taking poison
The act is attributed to financial embar
rassment.
Harry L. McGeary, wealthy young
man of Pittsburg. Pa, committed suicide
Monday by shooting himself. McGeary
was the defendant in a case which was de-
cided against him last week, and the yer.
dict so preyed upon his mind that it gave
way. His father and brother committed
suicide some time ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Kiss me, darling, for your breath is
Just as sweet as new-mown hay;
Kiss me, darling. for your teeth are
Free from tartar or decay;
Kiss me, darling, for you won't
Forget me or your SOZODONT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Gov. Patterson, of Pennsylvania, has
forbidden the State treasurer to pay any
money under the salary grab bill passed
over his veto by the Legislature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
GEN. wADDY THoMPsoN's.

A year or two after, Col. VIM. G. Pres
ton, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Gen.
Darlington, Of Charlottesville, and her
daughter, Miss Virginia, now of Hunts
vile, Ala, visited Thinking Spring congre-
cation to snperintend the erection Of the
John Preston monument, when they were
the guests of John McCue, in 1855, they
met in Charlottesville. Col P. was either
at his sisters or Mr.. John Cochran's, and
Mr.. McCue on his way to Richmond. Col.
P. observed rough-looking hickory cane
he carried, when he said, "That cane does
not become man of your appearance"
and presented him neat one of oak
straight grain, hooked, but wrought from
a solid piece of timber. We incline to the
belief, made out of some old vessel of war.
On narrow silver band, at the point
where the bend begins, are the words,
"Gen. Thompson to VIM. G. Preston"
Mrs. McCue prizes it as an heirloom.
OCCASIONAL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Less say per cent of the whole
plOughed up .69.UO per cent.
Resultant of whole condition and
acreage. QUIZ
Probable yield on this basis is 2,4l3,354 bush.
As before, the condition is much best in
Tidewater, next best in Middle Virginia,
and now better in Piedmont than in the
Valley, and worst of all in the Blue Ridge
plateau.
ely has been at work in many local
ities-reported in five counties of Tidewa-
ter; in thirteen counties of Midland, and one
of Piedmont the enfeebled condition of the
plants inviting the attack Of insects. The
full amount of damage done by Hessian fly
is not apparent until near harvest time so
it is difficult to estimate it now, but it is
very considerable.
To the question which variety of wheat
proved the hardest? Lancaster received
the majority of votes, and "Fultz" gets the
second place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

The friends of Mr.. Opie, of Staunton,
Va, who is an applicant for the Consulate
at Palermo, have what they consider an
assurance that he will be appointed to that
place, and that, too, within short time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
= FANCY HILL
FOR SADIE.

en- the 18th day of August, 1885,
will offer for sale, at public auction. that
splendid estate in Rockbridge county, Virgin
ia. known as Fancy HILL" comprising about
400 acres of land, about so acres of which
is in timber, and the balance cieared-the ara
BILE land is level or gently sloping, SO that ma
chinery of all kinds can be advan tageOusly
used over 1t. The land is in good condition,
crops well. producing tobacco. all the cereals
and grasses. and is susceptible of a high state
of improvement There is a large apple or
chard upon the estate, comprising all the
choice varieties of the several seasons, and the
smaller fruits. cherries, &C., are abundant
In respect to location. 1t lies on the main
Bridge. about midway between the two places
and within pleasant drive of about hours of
either place-is accessible by good roads in any
direction, and convenient TO churches, schools,
mill, railroad depots of the several lines ira
versing the county.
The improvements consist of splen- "a
did Brick Dive ling of 10 rooms. in good Ha55
repair, comfortable and convenient, LYLE,
commandingly located in beautiful grove
overlooking the public road-also of the neces-
sary outbuildings, tenants houses, &c.
The Location is Peculiarly Healthy,
and q more attractive place is not 10 be
found in the Valley Of Virginia.
TERMs-Liberal, and will be made known on
the day of sale, or at any time upon applica-
ton to the undersigned. who will take pleas
ure in giving any other information desired in
the premises. &S- Sale to be on the premises
and to commence at IL m.
D. 4. LAIRD,
jel7-tds Fancy Hill, ckbridge Co.. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Three Mormon elders have been placed
in Jail in Tennessee under the new law
making it misdemeanor to preach Nor
manism. They will test the constitution
ality of the law.