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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
An Elopement with Mishaps.
s'THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE NEVER DID
RUN SMOOTH"

ALTON, VA, April 90, 1885.
EDITOR SPECTAToR.-Af few nights since,
AvOn's elite were greatly exercised over an
episode which was, if not to the principals,
at least to the spectators. of more than
passing interest A feeling of delicacy
prevents us from publishing the names of
The parties concerned, but those who hap
pened to be in the neighborhOod or had
heard of the occurrence from Dame Ru-
NOR will have no difficulty in bringing the
event home to the right parties. The
scene was fashionable elopement IN high
life. The Gathering of horses feet upon
the high road leading to Waynesboro'
where the party proposed to take the cars
for Washington, at the hour of midnight
awoke many sleeper from their quiet re-.
pose. The glittering of elaborate COS
tunes and the perfume OF elegant floral
designs all being omitted. The Intended
bride and groom arrived at WaynesborO'
Junction sjust in time to be too Late" for
the early Washington train on the S. V. X.
R, and bad to wait for the next train, the
G. & o. R. W.; in the meantime they re-
paired to the Bruce Hotel for repose and
breakfast. At 9:45 a m, the bride and
groom agaiL started for Washington, ar
irving at Charlottesville Junction, where a
connection made by this train the party
had again to lie over at the Junction
House some or hours for the Va. Mid
land train. While waiting here the groom
discovered to his horror that he had started
in so much haste, that he had left at home,
with his sister or brOther-iu-law, the one
thing needful for high elopement-his
s'Big Pocket book" tn all his money
The appointed hour slipped by and so did
the train; a hush came over the scene, a
feeling of awe, of something wrong, per-
meated every one. Great beads of perspi-
ration stood on the brow of the groom, as
he approached his intended bride co inform
her that be must return to get his money
before they could proceed any further. So
he left the bride aG the Hotel With strict
injunction to stay there until he returned,
when they would proceed on to Washing
ton and have the 'knot tied" Upon the
groom's arrival at his home and his demand
for his money, his sister invited him into a
room and refused to give up the mOuoy,
but locked him up, in order to prevent him
from again running off. The parents of
the bride on Monday last, having ascertain
ed that their daughter was in Charlottes-
vile, sent messenger after her. Dame
Rumor says that the would-be groom made
his escape from confinement late Saturday
night and up to this wiring is still on tire
wing" And it is also rumored thas the
proper officers of the law are looking for
him, whether to return him to his late
room of confinement, to keep him from
again clipping or for the more serious
charge of abduction and breach of prom
ise to marry, your correspondent. kneweth
fnoke More anon, =
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

BENJAMIN, THE CoLoRED LAWYER,
CoNvIcTED.-R. C. o. Benjamin, the col
ored lawyer, who removed from here to
Richmond, and who was arrested and tried
in the P lice Court of Richmond, on the
charge of obtaining 1913 so from colored
woman on false pretenses, was convicted
in that court and sentenced to three
months imprisonment in Jail. An appeal
was taken to the Hastings Court and the
prisoner allowed bail in the sum of $500.
In deciding the case Justice Richardson
said that ''there were false pretences on
the part of the accused, and money was
Obtained by reason of these false pretences;
and there is a great deal more in the case
that requires further investigation. The
idea of man with a license to practice
law attempting to compound felony by
the aid of go-between (Giles jackson,
colored,} and trying to make person COM
nit perjury"'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
WHEAT.


1t is not necessary to go any farther than
to call on the graln-deale,s of our little city,
and to converse with Augusta county farm
ers, to learn how absorbing subject is
that of wheat. Just as it is here, so it is
over almost the entire world at this time,
but in proportion to the intensity OF feeling
the scenes which pass before us in our local
view, are but as dim camp fires to the burn
ing and consuming interest which las been
aroused in the prolific wheat growing
States of the Northwest, and the grain ex-
changes of the great cities. 1t is not only
a speck of war and rumors of impending
conflict of arms which stirs up the grain
trade in its relations to tho stocks available
for speculation, but there Is smothered
uneasiness concerning the growing crop OF
which those who have sowed it have one
view as to its ultimate realization, whist
the spectators feign to make the prospect
one of large yield. The latter is forced
conclusion. The winter wheat in all the
Northwestern States, from which comes the
ruling grain-power of the continent, IS still
in a very unpromising condition. Nor has
the usual quantity of Spring wheat gone
into the ground, for the season has been
most unfavorable for preparation and SOW
ing. The energies of the farmers have al
ready been turned to a corn-erop on thou
sands of acres intended for spring-wheat,
which could not be sown bssause of the dry
and frozen soil which prevented 1t. The
heavy draught made upon the last corn
crop causing comparative scarcity in many
localities hitherto producing that cereal in
most bountiful quantities, and safety fol
the future of the immensely increasing home
consumption in stock-feeding, have caused
general disposition for largely increased
corn crops this year.
The facts here cit ed could be elaborated
by the presentation of authority from many
of the best sources of information. They
have direct bearing on wheat-growipg in
Virginia, and especially do they come home
to our Valley farmers, and to this more than
fairly valuable wheat producing region
The complications of foreign powers have
| been the chief causes for the rise in wheat
and breadstuffs, but they alone did not pro-
duce that result. Whatever the future may
have in store for our immediate interests
we sincerely hope wheat production as a
money-crop may not be retarded, for it is
associated with our highest grades of farm
ing, and infuses greater spirit of improve
ment than all others combined. Upon it is
progressing the cultivation of the grasses,
annually widening the acres restored to
fine fertility and adding large wealth in
more ways than the income directly derived
| from the cereal. We utter these conclusions
in full view of the depressing effect largely
reduced harvest for 1885 may produce, fol
considering every question which may be
presented, in the direct and associated in.
terests and influences which wheat culture
diffuses, we may attain to equal rewards
| with other sections of the country, though
they are considered the most highly favor.
ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
"What's the matter with you?"

"Well, not much in particular. But Pm
little aiing all over. don't sleep WE'LL
and my kidneys ire out of order, and can't
enjoy my meals, and I've touch of rheu
maiism, and once in while twinge of
want general fixing IN, and the thing to
do It is Browns Iron Bitters Mr.. A. J.
Pickrell, of Ennis, Texas, says, II was a
sickly man. Browns Iron Bitters made
me healthy and strong"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

REMARKS By DR.. j. L. Nj. CURRY
On last wednesday night, the 22nd inst :,
the citizens of Richmond gave compli-
mentary banquet to Hon. A. M. Kelley, APP
pointed minister to Italy. DIR. j. l. NJ
Curry responded to the toast-''The Presi-
dent of the United States''-from whose
speech we make the following extract -
81 shall be pardoned for expressing our
qualification that the fears of the negroes
to us their groundless and ridiculous appre-
hensions-in reference 30 the effect of DEM
ocratic success upon their tights and free
dom have already been dispelled With us,
citizen is citizen, irrespective of color
or race. The negroes now see that their
fullest constitutional rights, in unstinted
measure and most cheerf lily, will be con-
coded and guaranteed. There Is no pretext
for anxiety, as their civil and personal
rights and liberties are not dependent upon
the a tendency of any party. Not one par
ty, but both parties, not one section, but
the whole union, will defend every Ameri-
can citizen at home or wherever sheltered
by the stars and stripes, and give him com
pletest protection
The most healthfnl and beneficent fact
cohiiecteu Will MT .CleVeianO election ana
administration is the complete restoration
OF the union. States, once hostile and dis
severed, are now held in close fellowship by
bonds of fraternity. Cit zens of mmon
republic. quoting from the inaugural, are
'.cheerfully and honestly abandoning all Sec
tional prejudice and distrust, and determin-
ing, with manly confidence in one another,
to work out tremendously the achievements
OF Our national destiny" Irregularity ceas-
ing. prejudice yielding to justice and mu-
tual good will substituted for estrangement,
the union of States becomes union of
hearts, and our flag, the symbol of unity,
equality. and power, is greeted wherever it
floats as the emblem of an indissoluble
union of understandable States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

Harry ST.. George Tucker, of Staunton.
son of Hon. John Randolph Tucker, is
spoken of as probable candidate for At
torney- General of the State by the Demo-
Gratis this fall. Harry Tucker is worthy
son of a noble sire, and would honor the
position Attorney General, or any other
as to that, which his party could offer him,
and we know of no young man in the Com
monwealth for whom il would afford us
more pleasure to both work and VOTE
Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

SUICIDE OF PHYsICIAN.-Dr. Abner
Osborne, venerable and wealthy physician
of jefferson county, committed suicide early
Wednesday morning of last week. He had
been ill for some days, and during moment
of delirium, it is supposed, shot himself
through the heart with pistol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

W. E. Rawlings, Esq, Edmund's Store,
Va. says he purchased iour b., rels Of Pow
ellis Pr, pared Chemi ais. two for tobacco,
the others for cotton. Applied about 400
lbs. to the acre. The result was very sat-
isfactory, as it equaled that of fertilizer
used by it which tOst more than three times
as much Addrt IS Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
C1EuE1.ANn,s Co1nprn Apponnrrp

CLEvELAND's COLoRED APPoINTEE.-
The appointment of Tom Hamilton, of
Beaufort, to be route agent from Charles
ton, s. c., to Jacksonville, Fla, is a de-
served recognition of his honesty and in
tegrity in public life, and of his fathfulness
to the Democratic party, when it was as
much as a colored mans life was worth to
proclaim himself De-, ocrat in Beaufort
county. His appointment will give salts
faction to all who know his record in this
State, and will be accepted as judicious
one on every account Charleston News
and Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

The census of 1880 gave Texas popula-
ton OF 1, 597.619. GSv. Ireland. of that
State, now places it at 2,75O,O0 If cor
rect, this would indicate an increase of
about rs per cent. in four years an in
crease unequalled by any of the older
States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
-sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT.

AN ERA OF Coop FEELING.-Presiden
Cleveland, says the Bait. Sun, impressed
the delegations of colored people who have
from time to time called at the White
House with the fact that his administration
is disposed to consider their interests as
much as those of any other citizens. Their
rights will be carefully guarded and their
special needs. ifany. will receive sympathet-
ic attention. The idea had been Industrious
ly circulated by interested persons that tie
success of the Democrats in a national con-
test meant the restoration of slavery and
the loss of the civil and political rights that
were granted to the colored people by the
Latest constitutional amendments. This
idea has been dispelled, and the mind of
the colored voter, being freed from its ap-
prehensions on this score, is already doubt
less open to variety of new interests.
He will doubtless be all the happier for
knowing by an actual demonstration that
his neighbor. even with the weight of the
Federal government on his side, has no
evil designs upon him and does not be-
grudge him the enjoyment Of his new
rights. The relations of the white and COL
ored races cannot but become more pleasant
by reason Of this discovery on the part of
the latter. Suspicion will pass away, and
the industrial and political interests of all
parties will no doubt be promoted by the
change. The colored people Of the South
have always conceded that in nearly every
affair of their lives their white neighbors
are their best friends, but they draw the
line at politics, imagining that if ever the
white neighbours politica! view becomes
predominant at Washington freedom and
all the amendments in their favor would be
lost 1t is not improbable that in the light
of the new facts they will cease to draw
the line anywhere. The restoration of
good feeling in all sections of the people
promises, indeed, to be one of the greatest
benefits the Cleveland administration will
bes.ow upon the country. Such rest
from the violent hatreds, prejudices and
suspicious of the past thirty-fve or forty
years win be welcomed by all but a very
small and dwindling element of the popu-
| lation of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

CYCLONE IN TExAs.-A dispatch from
Mexia, Texas, says the Prairie Grove neigh
borhood was visited Wednesday by Sc
we're cyclone. The two-story school-house,
in which we're about so children. was blown
down, killing one child and injuring 10
others. Larkin Gentry's house is reported
as demolished, and himself, wife and child
killed. Other houses were blown down,
and other casualties are reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
$tauntoil Spectator.
WrDNEsDAY, APRIL 20, 1885.
The State Can Impair Contracts made by
ITSELF

Where there is no law there can be no
transgression, and there is no law 10 pre-
vent State from impaiiing its own obi
cations. 1t may not be morally right for
it to do so, but it has the legal right, or
what is equivalent, it has the power to do so,
and there is no remedy for the creditor, or
any power TO coerce the State into compll-
ance with its contracts. Contracts with
the State rest alone upon the good faith OF
the State and its ability to pay. This was
not the case under the constitution of the
United States as originally adopted, but Ii
has been 30 since the adoption of the
eleventh amendment of the constitution
which was declared in message from the
President of the United States to both
houses of Congress dated January s, 1898,
to have been adopted by the constitutional
number of States.
That amendment reads as follows
"The judicial power of the United States
shall NOT be construed to extend to any
suit in law Or equity commenced or prose-
cuted against one of the United States by
citizens of another State, or by citizens or
subjects of any foreign State"
The Constitution, as originally framed,
allowed States to be sued in the Federal
courts. Its language was as follows:
"The judicial power SHALL ex-
tend r to controversies between State
and citizens of another State, \ and
foreign States, citizens, or subjects"
Whilst the State has the power to repu-
date its debts, it is power that it should
not exercise, for contracts, by individuals
or States, should be sacred and inviolate.
Settlements may be properly and honora-
bly, made with the consent of both the con-
tracing parties. There are times and
cases in which it is wise on the part of the
creditor to exercise forbearance, and such
Is pre-eminently the case at this time,
when it becomes the patriotic duty Of tax
payers to pay their taxes with money and not
with coupons, for the reason that if very
large proportion of the taxes be paid with
coupons, the State will be without the
means to carry on its government, support
it's public schools, its public institutions.
sc. 1t is fer This reason, that we would
appeal most earnestly to the taxpayers to
pay their taxes with money and not with
coupons. Patriotism can be shown as well
in this way as in facing death at the can
mons mouth. If this course be adopted
by all the taxpayers, the State will be
saved from the financial ruin which seems
inevitable if they fail to do SO. The col
pons should be paid, and will be paid, but
this is not the time at which they should
be presented for payment. 1t is not wise
to kill the goose that lays the golden egg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

The sheriff Of Roanoke county, left
Lynchburg Friday for Martinsville, Henry
county, in search of Willis Steptoe; color
ed, who is wanted for assault on white
woman named Mays, in Roanoke county,
and who is suspected of the murder of
Lizzie Wilson in Roanoke city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

A REMARKABLE MAN.-Mr. W. L..
Spencer, a prominent citizen of James
City county, Va, is remarkable speci-
men of the old-fashioned Virginia. gentle
man. He is great hunter, and, though
"a years Of age, can now ride to the hounds
all day in pursuit of fox Or deer without
any special Inconvenience Or fatigue. He
weighs over two hundred pounds, and is
one of the most expert horsemen in the
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

FITzHUeH LEE RESPONSIBLE the fol,
lowing letter General Fitzhugh Lee grace
fully responds to the publication of some of
his late fellow soldiers proposing, him for
the office of Governor.
EVERGREEN, NEAR ALEXANDRIA,
April 18th, 1885.
My dear Sir.-Your very kind letter had
duly reached me, and this mornings mail
brought me copy of he Neaos am deep
ly touched by the words of the genttemen
whose names are appended. 1 recognize
among them soldiers whose gallantry was
displayed upon many hard-fought fields,
now into citizens whose moral
honesty in business is ''sans pear ct sans
1t is indeed high honor to receive the
endorsement of such men, and l beg you
will tender to my old comrades in arms,
now comrades in peace, my grateful ac-
for the generous oppression
of their confidence and esteem.
Sincerely yours,
FITZHUGH LEE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

Coop PRICES. notwithstanding the
scarcity Of money, the property sold at the
Poor Farm last week brought gond prices
Conn sold at $1.05; wheat at 81 %; rye,
Sl.05; BACON, hog-lo md, Is cts per ID; 9
horses Sal each; one at 1928 and one, 90
years old, 500; cows from SIT to $40; and
hogs and other property at corresponding
prices. The property brought its full
value, Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

NOMINATIONS IN LYNcHBURe.-The
Democratic primary election held last
Thursday resulted in the nomination of V.
G. Huntington, the present incumbent, for
treasurer, a. II. Burroughs for Common
wealth's attorney, and the retirement of
five old members of the city council, and
the selection of that number of new men,
At meeting of Republicans held Fri
ticket in the field.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29
MURTUN NARYE,
Auditor Public Accounts,

A Republican member of Congress from
Maine, in talking about the refusal of the
internal revenue collector of this district to
resign when requested to do so, said: Gle
ought to know that there is only one thing
for him to do under the circumstances, and
that is to resign. If he doesu't they'll
kick him out, and that is what they ought
to do, too" When even Republicans talk
this way it is not wonderful that some
Democrats complain of the retention of
federal officers who have been guilty of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

The capital of West Virginia will re-
main at Wheeling until the close of bust
ness on May 1, and the next morning, un-
der the law, the permanent seat of govern
ment will be in Charleston. A contract
for the removal of the State archives,
library, &C., has already been awarded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

An explosion in the admiralty Office in
Whitehall, London, Thursday morning,
shattered the walls and ceiling Of the room
in which it occurred. but no one was
seriously hurt. Dynamite or gun cotton
was the explosive used, but no clue has
been found to the perpetrators Of the
crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

The Wythville Enterprise favors the
nomination of Gen. Jas. A. Walker, of
Pulaski, native of this county, for Gov
ernor. 1t, like some other papers in that
section, maintains that the nominee for
Governor shout be taken from the South
west.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

Rev. G. M. Howard, the celebrated evan
gelist, is conducting series of meetings at
Amsterdam, in Botetourt county. Quite a
large number of persons have protested
conversion, and over fifty are at the altar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

A colt belonging to Mr.. VIM. Tinsley died
on Tuesday, and another of his horses is
very sick from the effects of eating hay con-
tanning wild parsnip, weed said to be very
poisonous. Farmers should be careful to
rid their hay of this dangerous weed before
it is marketed.-SQlem Times Reaister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

Gen. Logan denies that he is in any way
an obstruction to the election of a United
States Senator in Illinois. He tells his
Republican friends that whenever they can
see their way clear to elect any other Re-
publican than himself Senator they are at
liberty to call new caucus to make the
effort
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

EAGLE KILLED.-One day last week, Mr..
G. F. Lively, near Talcott, killed an eagle
that measured seven feet from tip to tip y
The bind was in the act Of carrying off a
lamb from MI. Lively's flock when shot,
Hinton W. Va.) Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

The day of the dude department clerk at
Washington has come to an end. The
languid creature has actually pulled off his
coat and gone TO work He has found out
that under this administration it will be root
hog Or get out, and they are all roofing ac-
cordingly Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

"DEcENT AND REGULAR."-The Rich
Whig says
"He NV. E. Craig] claims that he
shoH Il at least be removed in a decent and
regular manner"
In reference to which the Rockingham
Register makes the pertinent inquiry
'.Was B. B. Bolts removed in decent
and regular manner?' Let Mr.. Craig and
the Why respond"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

TWINS THREE TIMEs.-A young man
named Robt. Jackson, living on Henry Sim
merman's place across Read Creek from
town. was presented Monday morning with
pairof healthy looking twins. This makes
the third time his wife has given birth to
twins WutheriNe Lispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-29

4 MILLER's AssIGNMENT.-Onl last Sat
urday, W. l.. holland, miller at Bruce
town, Frederick county, made an assign
ment. His liabilities are estimated at
313, 900, and his assets at $1,000.