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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

STUPID MENDACITY OF THE ENEMY
The attempt is studiously made to impress
voters with the idea that Malone is great
friend Of popular education and that he
and his friends were devoted supporters Of
the Blair bill. But in point Of fact the Gen.
did not vote for that measure. Sherman,
who is the special friend of Mr.. Wise, spoke
against it in the Senate five times and in
the House the Republicans kept it on the
table and left it in a pigeon hole when Con-
gress adjourned. These facts are from the
record, and they show at glance the men
dacity of those who make the charge referr-
Ito. The school system of Virginia, which
is supported by Democrats and endorsed
by the whole party, speaks for itself, and
with our places of instruction open, this
paltry invention will deceive no man capable
of forming an opinion. -Norfok Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

CAVE DISCOVERED IN CALIFORNIA
From the San Francisco Call of the 18th
inst, sent US by friend in that city, we
learn that, ON the list inst, MIR. Walter
Mercer, whilst prospecting for minerals IN
Calaveras county, California, discovered
cave of much interest and of considerable
dimensions, in which human bones and
those Of animals, unlike any now existing,
were found
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

IT IS WISE TO LEARN FROM AN ENEMY.
The Republicans of Rockingham county
are publishing paper for the campaign
They understand, as Malone does, that the
cheapest and most efficient mode of making
a successful canvass is by furnishing news
papers to the voters As we have urged
h eretofore, we repeat, that the Democ- ats
should have every voter supplied till the
election with Democratic papers. Cannot
the Democrats of Augusta do as much to
supply voters with Democratic papers as
the Republicans of Rockingham to supply
voters with Republican paper?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
that being County Court day. that
Very Valuable Farm

Clerks Office of Circuit Court ofAugusta coun-
~. Va, August 18th. 1885,
l. Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court
Thomas C. Elder and Alexander Il. Fultz, APP
pointed Com'rs to sell a certain farm of l9l
acres, FOODS. and 36 poles, under decree of
the aforesaid Court, rendered Deer 8th, 1884
in the chancery cause of Mary K. Kelly Us. KEEL
ty's Infant and ais, Gave executed. with ap-
proved security, bond in the penalty of $500 co.
required OF them by said decree as the condi-
ton upon which they are to sell said farm.
collect the cash to pay costs of suit and sale,
and to tax bonds for the deferred instruments
payable TO the General Receiver of the Court.
s p50-tds ]. N. RYAN. Clerk.
SsAEE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
y In Pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of ugusta county, entered on the 9th
day of May. 1885. in the cause of "McChesney's
admir- va. McChesney's Infants" the under
cree for the purpose, will proceed, in front of
the Coui t. House in the City of stanton, ON
Monday. October 26th 1885,
{Court-d.y), to sell at public auction, to the
of land. belonging to the estate OF Zachariah
McChesney, dec'd:-
First. A tract of land, containing 1914 A., 2
r., and 20 Poles, lying on the South side of
south River, in Augusta county. being part of
what Is known as said McChesney's Scoring
Hip tract. lying about II miles 8. E. of the
City of Staunton. part of this tract is fine
River Bottom, and it is susceptible of being
made good farm.
second. A tract of land containing 1879
acres, lying on the North side of South River
in Augusta county, and on the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad, being part of what is known
as said McChesney's "Spripg HIP tract lying
about IL miles s. E of the City of Stanton
This is one Of the finest tracts of land in the
county-every foot of it is repre- I'd to be
land of the first quality, and is E >ible OF
being made one of the finest farI we.
and one of the most desirable e
county.
Neither of these tracts of Ian
orr
convenient to churches. schoo
The undivided IS interest q
Chesusy in large tract of m
ing in the county of Angus
Mcbride survey, cOntainins
$4,000 acres. "a of said
ing subject to the Dover rig
widow of the late Robt. Nc
Barton). This is very We
on account of its large a
grazing purposes; and mi
small farms.
The attention of buy en-
lands, which will be 50
upon the following tern
sufficient to pay the cog
the residue upon crd
taking from the pure
ferred payments, in
ing interest from dat
,urity, and title reta
GEORGE M
1, ]. N. Ryan, CID
Augusta county, d.
Iuired in the abq
,fven by Geo. M.
% law. Given up
August, 1885.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

Mrs. Olive Cleveland Clark, of Spring
field, Mass, celebrated the Tooth anniver-
sary of her birthday on Saturday. Her
mother lived to be 104 years aud months
old, and her father to be over 90. Mis-.
Clark is a distant cousin of President
Cleveland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

In regard to joint discussions, we have
taken the ground ever since Wise was
nominated, and VS. had read the Republi-
can platform, that because of the Infamous
ISLANDERS adopted by the convention, the
nominees had placed themselves beyond
the pale of recognition. When the leaders
of party become SO lost to truth and de-
cency as to adopt such paper as that plat
form, 1t is time to treat them as you would
slanderer in society. Vugin-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

On last Thursday, ticket for the Senate
and House of Delegates was put in the field
in opposition to the ticket of the Demo-
cratic party, and some who were most in
strumental in doing it and imagined that it
would effect wonders, are doubtless surpris-
ed to find that the world stills wags-that
the earth still rotates upon its axis; that
Orion still wears his belt; that Luna still
rides in her silver car through the heavens;
and that the stars are still ''singing as they
shine, the Hand that made us is divine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

He [John S. Wise has lifted his voice to
scandalize his native State. We beg par
don; not his native State, for we are glad
to know that he was not born in Vir-
ginia. Think of Henry A Wise standing
by that scoundrel, John Sherman, urging
and egging him on to traduce and stig-
matize Virginia It is a dirty bird that
fouls its own nest; and even if the manu-
featured lies about the ''Danville riot"
had been gospel truths, no man fit to be
Governor of Virginia would have encour-
aged the vile haters and defamers of our
dear old mother to hold her frailties up to
public gaze and censure.-Lynchbawg Nir-
gilman.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

nor RENT.-DWELLI -
u Church Street-thoroughly repaired HEa3
aud in excellent condition. Apply at RaSN
la next door,, to
sep3D-lt* MRS. K. A. RITTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

CIRCUS BUsTED.-John S. Wise, the
trick mule of the Danville circus, arrived
here on Wednesday last, and although he
had been extensively advertised, the
chances for an audience looked blue.
Runners were sent out annou ncing the
fact that the great Rip-up- hcan show
would open promptly at o'clock. At the
hour appointed Johnnie made his appeal
ance and found an audience of two-his
reporters, Mr.. Tom Ballard, and the school
superintendent. After waiting some time
show and left the ring, on doubt thinking
the party in Orange didn't enthuse worth
a cent.-Piednaont Vnginian, Orange G..
FL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS REQUESTED
The people would like for the candidates
put in the field in this county to oppose the
Democratic ticket to give answers to the
following questions:-"If elected, will you
act in the Legislature with the Democratic
or Republican party?" "Will you vote for
the reelection of VIM. Malone as U. s..
SENATOR" Let each Of the candidates on
that ticket answer in published card If
they refuse to answer, it will be understood
that they will act with the Republican par
ty and that they will vote for Malone, the
outcast traducer of the character of Virgin
ians
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LacOnic Paragraphs.

~
The following paragraphs are from the
abingdon Standard:
F. S. B.-Fee Snatcher Blair
Democrats stick to the nominees and
don't be deceived by Independents.
Those who are not for us, are against us.
Are independents for the Democrats
Organize organize See to 1t that the
fall vote of the Democratic party is polled.
Go to work, and get your neighbors to
work.
The Wing keeps bringing up Mahone's
m ilitary record. 1t is not his military,
but his political and civil records that damn
him.
How any Virginian who has one SPARK
of patriotism in his bosom can support the
men who are slandering the State is mys-
terry to us !!
'Murderers and assassins ~ Free men /.
brand that charge lie at the November
election The men who make it are wor-
thy only Of contempt.
How is it Mr.. Wing, if the Democrats
haye been robbing the schools, that more
schools, by several hundred, were opened
during 1884, than any previous year!
Jno. Sherman waves the torn and tattered
Bloody Shirt in Ohio. In Virginia the
Republicans have tackled this garment TO
black flag and are using it as campaign
banner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

Yankee Allen has refused to canvass for
John S. Wise. Like other straightout Re-
publicans, Allen does not care to press the
people to vote for ticket composed entire
ly of ssapostates for the price of their apos-
tacJ."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

A SIGNIFICANT DEMONSTRATION. :
Judge Waller R. Staples and the Hon. Geo.
G. Cabell addressed very large meeting
at the Academy of Music, Petersburg, Va,
Friday evening, in advocacy of the cleo
ton of the democratic State and legislative
ticket. A significant feature of the meet
ing was the attendance of many of the lead
ing colored men of the city, including an
organized colored club of 200 members,
pledged to the support of the democratic
ticket. The fact that Petersburg is the
home of Senator Malone gives this dem
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

I hereby certify that James Bumg
has executed the bond required b.
of sale rendered in the case of Dal
and wife VS.. Sheets, &c Given un
this 26ih day OfSeptember, 1885.
sep30 ids j. N. R
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

KILLED BY THE -HQarison5urg,
Pa., Sept. 27.-Maj. Jas. Ralston, we'll
known farmer and extensive cattle dealer
of this county, was run over by a train and
killed at Cowan's Station, on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, last night. to
the Baltimore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

Hon. David Bennett Hill, the present
Governor of N. Y, made so by the election
of Gov. Cleveland as President, has been
nominated for Governor by the Democratic
party, and Hon. Roswell P. Flower has re-
ceived the nomination for 1t. Governor.
The Republicans nominated for Governor,
Hon. Ira Davenport, strong and wealthy
candidate. Th4 contest in New York will
be close.
P. S.-Mr. Roswell P. Flower has writ
ten letter regrettlng that he should have
been nominated, and positively declining
the perferment intended" while declaring
his purpose to heartily support the demo-
cratic ticket, which, in his opinion, will
come out of the election VIGOROUSLY. The
State committee will now have to fill Mr..
Flowers place on the ticket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DOR SALE.-Solid Rosewood Case. ~ oc.
- tave PIANO-latest improvement. For
sale cheap for cash or instruments
JOHN F. KRIES, Hale House.
sep3O-2t Staunton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
the Clerks Office Circuit
" Court of Augusta county. September 18th,

1885, --'
E. L. Warren, Adm'x of Milley Rice..PI'ff,
VS..
A. b. Lightner, Sheriff, Admir- of M. @. Fos-
ter. decd. A. g. X Foster, f. M. Foster, E. d.
Foster, g. X. Foster, n. s. Foster, and B. G.
Foster dnfant under IA years.. j N. Ryan,
Guardian dd Item for B. @. Foster. Defendants,
In Chancery ON Original and Amended Bius.
The object of this suit is to subject the lands
of the heirs of Mary c. Foster. wife of VIM. r.
the Bill add Amended Bill In this suit men,
toned.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that F.. NJ. Fos-
ter is nonresident of this State it is ordered
that he d. appear here within one month after
due publication of this notice, and do what Is
necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
SAr.E nE

TN2USTEE'5 SALE OF Landry vir-
Il tue or a deed of trust to me fl ON Thomas J.
] Jackson, trustee, and T. ]. Jackson and wife.
in the County Court of Augusta county, in
Deed Book No. so, page 8, and at the request of
the beneficiary therein secured, will sell, at
public auction, in front of the Courthouse, in
Staunton, on
Saturday, the 3lst day of October, 1885,
a valuable tract of land in Augusta county,
containing
1869 ACRES.
situated about two and a half miles North
west of tor, on the South side of the Jen.
ning's Gap road, adjoining the lands OF Deffen-
baugh, -huey. and others, and upon which
in good condition. with comfortable Dwell
ing House on it, in good neighborhood, and
a peassnt distance from Staunton.
TERMS Enough in cash to pay the costs of
sale; the balance in three equal annual pay
ments, bearing interest from the day of sale,
for which deferred payments the purchaser
proved personal security, and the title retained
as ultimate security; or a vendors lien re-
tanned TO secure The same on the face of deed
for the property.
sepS -tds GEO. NJ COCHRAN, JR.. Trustee.
NemMsssIoNEHs' SALE OF a VAIN.
V1RGINIA.-In pursuance of a decree of the
circuit court OF Augusta county, in the cause
OF Nary K. Kelly Us Rettg's Infant and ais, rem
dered Deer SIh, 1884, the undersigned Commits
sioners will sell at auction in front of the Court
house IN the city Of Stanton, on
Monday. the 26th day of October. 1885,
that being County-Court day, that
Very Valuable Farm
in augusta county, Virginia, upon which Mrs.
Mary X. Kelly at present resides.
Said Farm contains 1911 acres. 3 rOOds, and
IS poles, and is situated on The Staunton and
Parkskersburg Turnpike, between the village
of West View and Buffalo Gap, and about eight
miles from the city OF Staunton.
The land is of go:id quality, lies well, and is
very productive. 1t is well watered.
The improvements are a large Brick a.
Dwelling, well built, and occupying HaG8
commanding site, and the usual out skz&A
buildings on such a farm.
Altos ether il is a most desirable property.
TERMS: Cash in hand to pay the costs of
suit and sale; the residue in three equal In
stalments at one. wo. and three years respec-
lively, from the uay OF sale, with interest from
that date. For these deferred instruments the
purchaser will be required 10 execute bonds
with approved personal security, payable to
the General Receiver of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, and the title will be withheld
as ultimate security.
Only the cash required to pay the costs of
the suit and sale will be collected by the Com
missioners of sale.
THOS. c. ELDER,
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
Commissioners,
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HOMMISsIONERS'S SALE OF vALUA-
~ Bile REAL ESTATE.-By virtue OF de-
cree of the circuit court of Augusta county,
rendered in the case of Daniel NJ. Hale and
wife VS.. Sheets and ais, we will proceed. on
the premises, on
Thursday the 22nd day Of October, 1885,
to SELL at public auction, the tract of land con
tanning 66L acres, being the tract upon which
Samuel Simmons resided in his lifetime. ex-
cepting the portion thereof assigned to the
widow of said Samuel Simmons for her dover
situated about two miles East of Spring Hill
in Augusta county, adjoining the lands of John
Rimel and others. Wewill also sell at the same
time and place. the tract of land containing
4O14 acres. situated about two miles from tho
tract, being the same which was
conveyed by David Fultz. Commissioner in
the case of Cupp VS.. Goodies heirs, to Samuel
Simmons.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder upon a credit OF
one, two. and three years. from date of sale.
with interest from date of sale, the purchaser
giving bond with approved personal security,
and the titleretained as ultimate security.
A. G. GORDON,
JAMES BUMGARDNEl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
FOR LIEUTENANT-G GOVERNOR
JOHN E. MASSEY.
OF ALBEMARLE.

FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FUS A. AYERS,
OF SCOTT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

Registration day will soon be here. Look
around among your neighbors and friends
and see that they are registered. Put
every Democrats name on the registration
books, and then see that he who registers
also polls his vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
Unhappy Man.

Why persist in running your digestion by
eating unwholesome food; and keeping it
ruined by doing nothing to restore it to use
fulness and right action? Some think that
dyspepsia is incurablo. They are the ones
who have never taken Browns Iron Bitters.
This valuable family medicine makes short
work of the tormentor and soon enables the
digestive apparstus to do its work. Mr.. H.
E. Collins, of Keokuk, Iowa, says, II used
Browns Iron Bitters for dyspepsia, and am
greatly benefited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

The AHeghany Sentinel says
"Hobbs, our gallant candidate for the
House of Delegates, is charged with stirring
up drunken row in his County, high
land) last Fall. The easiest way to dis
pose of this is by giving Mr.. Hobbs words.
sit is an infamous falsehood."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

CAPT. WISE AT WARRENToN.- Especial
Dispate h to the Baltimore Sun. ]-Warren-
ton, Va., Sept.27.-John S. Wise spoke
here yesterday. In abiding to the man.
agement of the lunatic asylum he charged
that investigation had proved that a num-
Der of the female patients had been seduced
by employees appointed by the democrats.
DIR. Fowler, of Louisa county, in the
audience, arose and called upon him to
name one single man that such charge
had been brought against.
Wise was evidently embarrassed, and
tried to evade the question, but DR.. Fowler
insisted upon answer. At last Wise said
to the audience: "That old man has been
interrupting me in my speeches for ten
years." and at the suggestion of the chair
man, proceeded with his speech without
answering DR.. Fowler's question at all.
After referring to Capt. Ham Shepperd's
appointment to the revenue collectorship
of the sixth district, he said that an old
man in the Southwest said that the demo-
Gratis were going to turn the rascals out,
but that in the appointment of the revenue
officers it looks as if they were putting
On rascals in.
At this juncture little son of Captain
Shepherd sung out s'I GU are a liar''
VIM. j. Risdon having understood that
Wise said there had been false count in
Fauquier, advanced to the front of the au-
dience and branded Wise as a liar.
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rALE OF CATTLE.

At the residence of the undersigned, offer
for sale fifteen (15) head of YOUNG CATTLE
at public sale. Wednesday, October 2lst, 1885,
Also one three-year old thorough bred BULL.
Terms of sale. 60-daye' negotiable notes. well
endorsed W. H LANCE,
West Augusta,
sep30-3t Augusta Co.. va.
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JAMES BrMGARDNER, JR.,
Commissioner.

hereby certify tina James Bumgardner. Jr..
has executed the bopi required by the decree
of sale rendered in tie case of B. B. Houseman
and wife VS.. Jones md ais. Given under my
hand this Goth day September. 1885.
sep30-ids ]. RYAN. Cpk.
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heGby certify that James Bumgardner, Jr.,
has executed the bond required by the decree
OF sal, rendered in the case of 8. E. Miller and
wife vs.. j. s. Hawpe, &c. Given under my
hand this 18th day of September. 1885.
seI30-tds 7. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30

Governor Hoadly, of Ohio, uttered a truth
which meets a responsive thrill in every
patriotic heart when he said, "God and
nature, religion and the human heart are the
forces against which Sherman and Foraker
contend and Foster plots" Aud what
Sherman and Foraker and Foster contend
and plot for IN Ohio, Malone and his jack
men are striving for in Virginia.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-30
J. N. RYAN, CIk.
drattan' p q. sep30-4t

NOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUA.
~ BILE MILL PROPERTY.-By virtue of n
decree OF the circuit court of Augusta COUNTY
rendered In the case of B. B. Houseman ana
wife VS. Jones and others, will proceed upon
the premises on APon
Friday, the 2Srd day Of Oto6er. 1885,
to sell at public auction. thai highly desirable
mill property. known as BBGW's MILL, situ-
ated near New Hope, in Arousta county, The
property consists of 81 ages of land. Mer
chant Mill, Saw Mill. anG Dwe ling,
TERMs-So much in and as will nav tba
costs OF suit and sale, ant the remainder upon
credit OF one. two. and three, years. from the
date OF SALE with interes from the date of sale,
the purchaser giving bod with approved per-
sonai security, and tbs title retained as ulti-
mate security.
JAMES BTMGARDNER, JR.,
GNl.x... LII
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ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
JUDGE WARD WAYLAID BY THREE MEN AND
DESPERATELY wOUNDED-HE MAKES A
PLUCKY FIGHT.
Especial 10 the State.


ABINGDON, Sept. 2S.-Judge George
with shotgun in the hands of DR.. William
ate, and seriously, but perhaps not fatally,
wounded.
Judge Ward was walking along from
the Colonnade Hotel. and when in front of
the hotel was fred upon by White from a
door of store on the opposite side of the
street. Four shots struck him in his two
thighs, in the abdomen, and one in the
scrotum; the latter wound being the most
dangerous.
The cause of the trouble was the follow
ing article, which appeared in the EramiYa-
er of the Goth, of which Judge Ward is edi-
tor
''The man that goes into convention
and seeks the support of convention and
then runs without any valid reasons against
the nominee of the convention would steal
the coppers off the eyes of dead negro"
The first warning Ward had was load
of buckshot from Whites gun, which
brought him to the pavement. After fall
ing he drew pistol and fred at person
behind tree whom he supposed was the
person that fired at him. This, however,
was not fact, but particeps criminis, after
which White again appeared in the store
front and fired the other barrel at Ward,
who was down.
In the meantime two young men, rela-
tives of Whites, fired seven pistol shots at
Ward. One Of the young men was conceal
ed behind tree; the other behind a rock.
Ward fired three shots, two grazing the
tree shat concealed one of the young men.
The courage of Ward is commended by
every one. GEORGE FIELDS.
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HOMMINSIONERSS SALE OF A VERY
~ DESIRABLE FARM.-By virtue of de-
cree OF the circait court of Augusta county.
vs.. j. 8. Hawps, &C., will proceed. on the
premises, on
Saturday, he Path day Of October. 1885,
to sell at pubic auction, that tract OF land SIT
uated on Souh River, about two miles North
tanning 1853 acres, L rood. and &c poles,
being the sane tract purchased by G. O. Larue
of j. NJ. -Outrles, commissioner in said cause,
upon To- following terms TO wit: So much in
hand az will pay the costs of sale and the re-
maiDds upon credit of one, two and three
years flym The date of sale. with interest from
the datdof sale, the purchaser giving bond
with al roved personal security. and the title
retaines7as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Commissioner.