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, 1885-02-12

A weIl-known member of congress in
Washington was married during this session.
He was 30 busy ho had no time 10 take a
wedding trip The third day Of his nav ex-
istence WA an excessively worrying one,
and, late at night whom he got through his
duties. be walked quietly to>his old board
~ing-house. went TO bed and forgot all about
his wife until the landlady asked him what
he was doing there when he came down to
breakfast In the morning.
, 1885-02-12

A man. in order to meet the exigencies of
the present winter. should have about Eve
overcoats, all Of different weight. He needs
q buffalo robe for early morning, and then,
as the day1rolled on he should be able each
hour to don a lighter garment until midday
when no could go without any. and then
gradually increase tho weight until he would
get back to his buffalo robe at night Thsre
Is lots Of climate this winter.
, 1885-02-12

Mr.. B.-My dear, here's a pretty aphor-
ism from The Texas Siftings: sleep is
merely an armistice in the battle OF life"
Mrs Bit isn't correct in your case.
@Why not, my dearf'
@You snore so loudly when you are asleep
that ons would think the battle was raging
at its hercest."
, 1885-02-12

The exploration of this part Of Africa
opens up a vast field for American com
mece. The chief drawback is malaria,
which attacks strangers and prostrates
adyenturen- The best antidote to NAL
aria is Browns Iron Bitters There are
not many drug stores in the Congo region
but all respectable druggists and dealers
in medicines in this country are supplied
with Browns Iron Bitters, and speak
highly oft
, 1885-02-12

As well as the most effective method Of
dispelling headaches, Colds and Feveu OF
cleansing the System is by taking a few
doses Of the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. Sample
bottles free, and SOC and 81 bottles for
sale by Hunt K Whipple.
, 1885-02-12

The proportion OF those who attend public
worship to tho bulk OF tho population in the
following four European cities Is: Berlin,
10000, population 100000; Hamburg. s.
900. population 400. 900; London, 5000 900,
population 1000, 900; Glasgow, 800. 200. pop
ulation no. 600.
, 1885-02-12

Mr.. S. b. Walker, a leading citizen
and druggist Of Calamus, Iowa. who buys
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy in gross
lots, says Of il. Il have sold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for eight years, and
il has given universal satisfaction to my
customers l use no other in my family
and have never called n doctor for q
lung trouble. We could not keep house
without it, Sold by W. N. Hunt
, 1885-02-12

The VoLrAIc BELT Co., Of Marshalpi
Mich, offer TO send their celebrated
ELEcIHo-VoITAIc BELT and other
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men young or old) affiliated
with nervous debility. loss of vitality and
manhood, and all kindred troubles. Also
for rheumatism. neuralgia, paralysis, and
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, yigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is
allowed. Write them at once for Illustrated
pamphlet free.
, 1885-02-12

TNtW furE IImcs-I
1T is Easy enough to SEQ that that man hnz
never served on q jury before" remarked az
old lawyer In court to q friend
"Whyf' his unprofsaaional friend inquired.
Because he pays such close attention t<
the evidence.
, 1885-02-12
Ano.hsr sab.tI.ute lor nabber.

Some one has discovered that vulcanissd
fiber answers much better than India rub
Der for tho valves Of marine condenssrs.
The discoverer never tried a Coney Island
fried clam, or he would give hat the pref
srence for durability and elasticity.
, 1885-02-12

II we do not attend to our business our
sslves, somebody viii attend to IL for US with
unpleasant results.
, 1885-02-12

selfishness in any form is death. To live
beyond self Is the true life, the true immor.
tality Of tho Individual
, 1885-02-12

Rough on Itch cures humors, erup-
tons, ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frost
ed feet, chilblains.
, 1885-02-12

AyoAne man OF New Haven. Conn. has a
coIlsction OF 1000 birds eggs. embracing
nearly 1000 varieties.
, 1885-02-12

Engraving in al its branches is dons at
zEHsER. JACKSON & BuEuHNER's.
, 1885-02-12

The LADIES' spprove of your smoking
, 1885-02-12

The best line Of shoes made Of the kind.
For sale by jenkins 4 Ross.
, 1885-02-12
rHE CONGREGATIONAL CONCERT
An Interesting Programme for the En-
tcrtainment This evenening.

The entertainment at the Congregation
church this evening will doubtless be one
Of the finest and most enjoyable Of the
season. The following is the
, 1885-02-12
LIST OF LETTERS.

At the Cheyenne. Wyoming. Post
ONCE. February 10. 1885.
, 1885-02-12
THE TOURIST
THE INVALID

VIII nnd the Wabash the most convenient
Illinois. Missouri. Arkansas and Texas, and
that The extensive through car system and
superior accommodations OF this popular
limo VIII add greatly To his comfort while en-
r1utc- Pamphlet descriptive OF the many
celebrated mineral springs Of the West and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
OUR DUTY ON SATURDAY NEXT.
For the SPECTAToR.l

Will not the voters of Staunton, the mer-
chants, the mechanics, the professional men,
and business men in general, take sufficient
interest in the election of Saturday next, to
turn out and send to the County Conven-
ton fifteen of the best men of the town as
their representatives We should like to
see men chosen to represent us in this Con-
vention who belong to no ring or other
combination, who are not the heated parti-
sans of any particular candidate, but who
will take counsel with the county delegates
and endeavor to select three able and true
men to represent us in the next session of
the Legislature, which will be one of unu-
sual importance.
There seems to be an idea that the selec-
ton of candidates for the Legislature must
be made from those whe most want to 60,
and have been most actively electioneering
for the position, but this by no means nee
essarily follows. The duty of the Conven-
ton will be to select the .7iHest men that
can be found, who will consent to serve;
they should be above, and free from, ali
ring influences, which have had too much
control at times in our affairs We hope,
therefore, Staunton will choose as delegates
to the Convention fifteen independent citi-
zens, who will represent faithfully all our
interests, and whose only desire will be to
promote the public welfare.
These are the wishes Of
MANy Grry1uNo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
StauntOn M arketS.

SPECTATOR OFFICE, [
Staunton. Va. September LIST 1885. !
The offerings of wheat continue light, hard
~ sufficient for millers' demands, which are
more this than any former year. An anomaly
which has before existed, and to which we
have previously referred, is developing itself
stronger now than at any time heretofore in
relation to the wheat market of this city
which is, to producers selling here. better than
any other. To-day our millers are paying
from 90 to 95 Genus for wheat, which in Balti-
more and Richmond is quoted at from 90 to
% cents, and dull. Ours equal the Eastern
markets without reference to transportation,
which deducted gives Staunton largely the
highest figures.
The collision last week near Newports
News between railroad trains resulted in the
loss OF cargo of sugar which belonged to
Gooch, Hoge & Co.. wholesale dealers in this
city. The loss occasioned some inconvenience
TO the trade for few days, but all is right now.
country bacon is in demand, and quoted
higher than last week. Western has also adj
vanced, and quotations are higher than for
merly.
Whilst not having sufficient ground to in
crease quotations for butter and eggs. both are
In brisk demand.
All grades of sugar are quoted higher than
last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
Massey's Canvass.
SOME THINGS HE WILL HAVE TO SAY.

A correspondent of the Baltimore Sum-,
who has paid visit to Mr.. Massey at his
home at Ash Lawn in Albemarle, in
writing from Charlottesville under date of
August 2Sth, says
''Mr. Massey receives continually de.
mands for his services at special meetings,
and responds whenever it is in his power
to do so. He is arranging his affairs to
start for the Southwest. 81 shall spend
the whole month of September in that
section, beginning the campaign at Wythe-
Vile on the 18th, where the party is arrang-
ing for grand time, with all the candi-
dates present. shall speak at Lebanon,
Russell county, on the Sth; at Clintwood,
Dickinson county, on the 9th, and
at special meetings until Monday, when I
shall speak at Scott Courthouse on Mon
day, the 18th. After that shall be as &C
tive as before, but I cannot yet name my
appointments. At all these places shall
give the people some certain truths con-
corning this party in its brief period of
power. l shall show how they lost to the
State over 100000 of public funds de-
posted in the Petersburg Bank, and by
that fancy institution loaned out to the Re-
ties. shall not forget how they allowed
commission of 20 per cent. to their par
tisans for collecting collateral inheritance
taxes and taxes against the largest rail-
roads in the State, when p and per cent.
is all that the law allows for collecting the
smallest ticket in the county treasurer's
hands. l shall show how, by collision
with this Acknowledgement, they have
made that office cost in illegal fees to HIM
out of the State treasury more than twice
as much as the law allows, and, therefore,
more than twice as much as it cost under
Democratic rule. I shall tell the people
how false they have been to their pledges
upon the debt question, and how they
sought through the decision of Republi-
can court, Endorsed by Malone, to saddle
upon the State $4,000, 900 more of debt
than was contemplated by the Riddleber-
ger bill, and then declared in their plat
form against the legislation that defeated
the decision of that court, which shows
the Democratic party to be now the only
one which can be trusted to carry out the
debt settlement in good faith"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
The WOrk-The Candidates.

The work which the people want done BY
the next Assembly is very important, diff
cult, and the responsibility great.
The management of the State Debt be
fore the Federal courts so as to avoid con.
stitutional difficulties and objections will
require experience, skill, and legal learn.
ing; and with all, good Judgment.
The examination and adoption of the new
Revised Code, of the general laws of the
State, which will be reported by the revi.
sors, will be long, tedious, pains king
and laborions work, requiring legal ability,
experience, and perseverance, as well a:
broad common sense, which will guard
against too much technicality. In short,
we need Code sufficiently perfected thai
it will not need amendment at every ses
sion. One that the people may study and
understand before it is so changed that they
will again be in doubt of what is legal.
The presumption that every one knows the
law, when the changes each session swell
to good sized volume, is violent and un.
just to those who cannot keep up with the
acts of Assembly.
The election of Circuit and County Judges
for the State, is work which requires a
knowledge of men and an appreciation OF
the necessity of learned, pure, and incor-
ruptlble Judiciary, whose official action in
wolves the dearest rights of persons and
property. SO far as our own Circuit and
County are concerned, the present incum-
DENTS will not be changed, we hope, but,
we are interested in every Judge in the
State, because his action affects the finances,
and may our persons and property.
We need a represents ton which will be
able to restrain the Malone party by all
lawful means, if, unhappily, 1t shall again
be in the ascendant. But for the watchful-
ness, tact, and good management of our
people in the General Assembly, when Ma
hone was in power, he would have taken
eight of the Congressman, all the Circuit
Judges, foisted on us more than one hun
dred new officers, called Commissioners of
Sale, and many other monstrous schemes.
THE CANDIDATES.
Are the men before us the best we have
for this work, which will affect us for many
long years. If. not, we should refuse any
or all of them, and place this great trust in
the hands of the most competent.
This is not the time to crafty personal
aspirations, local preferences, and pride; to
convert the halls of legislation into train
ing-school for embryo statesmen.
The fallacy that the government owes an
office to every man who thinks he is fitted
for place, is one rampant error of
the day, which is precipitating the peo-
pie and parties into damaging errors and
Government is for the protec-
ton of society and promotion Of common
and not an asylum for those who
would quit their private business to be PEN
stoned on the public. CONSERVATIVE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
The Southwest is to be the battle field.

The Southwest is to be the battle field,
say the Mahoneites. If this is SO they had
better put some other and better warriors
in the field, than have SO far appeared, to
champion their cause. Poor Colonel (?)
Berkeley has tried hard, but no makes no
Roadway. Mr.. Wise has proved sort of
wet blanket upon the whole section he is
tramping; in fact they all seem to realize
that they are already defeated. We do not
know who will next appear in defence of
these political outlaws, but the Democrats
have not gotten their harness on yet, and if
these people make no progress without op-
position, how sorry figure they will cut
when the champions Of Democracy make
the hills and valleys ring with their elo-
quent exhortations against Bossism and all
that is low and reprehensible in politics.
Roanoke Leader.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

TO CURE NOT TO CURE.-rbat

TO CURE O" NOT TO CURE.-That is
i the question, and the only question which
such persons as are affiicted with dyspensi a.
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
headache, constipation. and such other dis
eases as have their oragin in improper diges-
ton. We admit that sufferers had better bear
their ills than resort to remedies that they
know not; out when they have the assurance
BITTERS are an unfailing remedy for these
complaints; that they purify the blood,
strengthen the nervous system, quicken the
secretions, 1t Is a little strange that all who
suffer do not. seek relief by the use of them.
time, and from their curative powers have be-
come an established family medicine in this
section of the country. Their properties are
purely vegetable may be taken by all classes
Without fear of injury, and will prove an un-
failing tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists in Staunton and else
where. E. BAKER,
Proprietor, Richmond. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
CONVENTION TO NOMINATE A CAN.
DIDATE FOR THE HOUSE OF
DELEGATES.

Immediately after the Senatorial District
Convention adjourned, the Convention of del
egates from Allegheny, Bath and Highland as
sembled for the purpose of nominating a can.
didate for the House OF Delegates. Mr.. Bowler
OF Allegheny, was made President, and John
W. Stephenson. of Bath, Secretary, with men,
bers OF the Press present as his assistants. Col
Hlner. OF Highland. nominated Mr. James o.
hobbs, of the same county, in a speech highly
expressive of the popularity of Mr.. Hobbs, and
the efficiency with which he would enter the
canvass and lead the party to another success
In the three counties. Messrs. Stephenson and
McAllister, of Bath. seconded the nominations
In excellent speeches, when, with one voice,
the election of Mr.. Hobbs was announced. He
was present. and, coming forward, accepted
the honor in an address replete with sound
views, and giving an earnest expression of the
interest he felt in the canvass, not only for
members of the Legislature, but for the success
OF The State ticket. He was loudly cheered. as
ne closed, saying he was ready for the work
entrusted to him and would commence the
car vass determined that victory and increased
msJorities should crown his efforts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

BEEF CATTLE-The offerings to-day, though
several hundred less than last Monday, were
of them are left over unsold. Prices for tops
show little change; the other grades were rath-
er weak some dealers reporting a decline of u
per 10 on thin common cattle. We quote al
225@$5 rs. with most sales at 25@S5 6218 per 100
lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
25@s5S71S medium or good fair Quality H $50
OSLO ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows,
2;25@s3 90; Extreme range of prices, 225@S5 75
OF the Cattle received. 1907 head came fromVir-
90 from Illinois, sl3 from Ohio, 90 head nom
Mary land. 33S from West Virginia. and 90 from
pennsylvania; Total receipts for the past
week 2l75 head against 1886 last week, and 3Ol2
bead bead same time last year. or the offerings 500
to Eastern spectators, $50 to country dealers.
Totai sales for the week 1898 head against 1857
last week. and 1735 same time last year.
SwINE.-The supply OF hogs is rather light
this week, but prices are 1Sc lower, and trade at
the decline reported fair. The quality will av-
erage quite as good as last weeks offerings. We
and better grades at 61S@6N cents per ID net
Receipts this week 5l24 head against 3O75 last
week, and 66H head same time last year,
SHEEP AND LAMBS The offerings number
nearly 5000 head less than last week. and
though there is no outside demand trade is fair,
but only for the good Sheep and Lambs, COM
mo stocks being dull The quality Is about
Sheep att 04 cts. and Lambs at SOS cents
per ID gross. Receipts this week 4045 head,
against 69OS last week, and 6040 head same time
last year.
Philadelphia Livestock Market, Aug.
81. 1855.
Cattle market Inactive: receipts 1900; sales of
prime at 6@613 cents. good 514@5N cents, medl
UNI 4@5 cents. and common 311aS3A cents per
Id. Sheep market active: receipts l. 100; sales of
prime at 41504A GENTS good 4@44 cents. medi-
UNI 3H@3s4 cents, common 1903 cts per ID.
Lambs 3@6 cents per ID. Hog market active;
receipts 1900; sales at 534@5H cts per Id.
New York Livestock Market. Aug. 81
Beeves-Receipts $3.50 head, 1874 carloads for
the market and q carloads for export. The
feeling was trif1e better, but prices are much
the same; native Steers sold at 450@S6.50 per
100 lbs live weight; Texas do. at S5@A 40. and
fair to good Colorado do. 5.30O540 Sheep and
Il, 3OO dull and unchang ed;
Sheep sold at 2.50@s45O per 100 lbs. and Lambs
1886 per 100 lbs. Swine-Receipts IL 600, dull
and weak at 460a $50, with sales of State
Hogs at 485@$4 IS per 100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
MARRIAGES,

MCCoRMICK-ROsEN.-At Raphine, on We'd
nesday. the 26th ult., by Rev. s. w. Hidden,
Mr.. VIM. 1. Mccormick and Miss Cornelia o,
Rosen, all of Rockbridge CO.
Observation-Disclosures the Presbyteria
Church, Lexington on Wednesday, the 18th
nit. by Rev. T. L. Preston, d. d., Mr.. VIM g.
Venable, of Texas, and Miss Sadie 81. Ander-
son, OF Lexington, Va.
GREEvER.DIxoN.-Au 18th, by Rev. D. A.
PeDick, Mr.. David 8. Greever and Miss Mary
Dixon, all of Rockbridge co.
HAINEs-SPRINKEL.-In Harrisonburg, Tues
day, August 18th, by Rev. Mr. Miller, Mr..
Walter Haines and Miss Maggie SprinkeI.
daughter of Gambill Sprinkel, Esq.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

Some improvement In certain departments of
iron and steel industries at the leading CEN
tiers has come to pass. Trunk lines OF rail-
roads. In the South. as well as the North, are
reported In the market with large orders for
structural iron.
The strike in the nail factories continues.
and In the cessation of work assorted lots Of
nails are growing scarce in the large marts,
but IN our trade here. it has not been felt,
though the demand in the general hardware
trade is more active.
The iron trade, as it is classed, In many
features, is in steel products. Tire material
for wagon as well as wheels of lighter build,
is made OF steel, which for many purposes
costs no more than iron.-
THE quotations are wholesale, not retai.]
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
AYERS PILLS.
Full directions, in various languages, 40
, company each package.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J.C.Ayer& Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by all Druggists.
LAND SALES.

GALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN
y PROPERTY.-By virtue of a decree of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered on
the 9th day of May. 1885, in the cause of d. 8.
proceed to sell, st public auction. to the high
est bidder, in front of the Courthouse, in the
city of Staunton, on
Saturday, The 18th day of September, 1885.
at 4 o'clock, P. NJ. the following valuable real
That valuable HOUSE and LOT of -
which the late D. 8. Young died seized HsgA
and possessed. situated just outside of .kaeaa
Middlebrook road.
This is one of the most desirable homes ever
oHered in this market. The House is a sub
stantial frame building, in grove of native
oaks, with a large garden and orchard of choice
fruits. The lot contains A., 2 r.. and 81 p.
2: Two large building lots, containing one
road, between the home place and II. J. Lush
baugh's.
8. A pasture lot containing ~ acres, in the
rear f9 Of the above lots l6A It. alley connect
A. The lot known as the Kinney lot, on the
opposite side of the road containing 9-l6ths OF
an acre.
These lots will be sold by metes and bounds
as shown by plot of them made by John G
Slower. which can be seen at the office of the
undersigned.
TERMs:-Cash in hand to pay the costs of suit
and sale. and for the balance the purchaser
Will be required to execute his three bonds
payable in one two. and three years from date
OF sale, with interest from date, and with ap-
proved personal security, and the title to be
H. ST.. GEO. TUCKER,
Comm issioner.
1. j. N. Rysn. Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
cuted by HI. st. Geo. Tucker. according tn law.
Giver under my hand this 24th day of Au-
gust. 1885. ]. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
rcrOe tdc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
->-S@%-
A CARD.

To THE VOTERS OF THE 9TH SENATORIAL.
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA =
Solicited in person. by letters, by "Many
Voters" in the indicator. and b persons in
other persons OF the State, to return to the
Senate of Virginia, l have consented to become
a candidate for reelection. subj ct to the usu-
al action of the party My past service is the
best guarantee TOR my future action.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
augl9 ABsALoM KoINER