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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council was in regular session last
night, Mr. g. g. Gooch in the chair. President
Burke being absent from the city.
DIR. Wayt from the Auditing Committee. re-
ported sundry accounts which were ordered
to be paid. Re also reported from the Finance
Committee certain credits to be allowed the
City Treasurer on account of delinquent taxes.
Mr.. Witt, f. ON the Committee on Water, re-
ported on sundry petitions, with recommenda-
tions, which were concurred in.
Mr.. Wheat. from the Committee on streets,
reported in favor OF an additional all-n1gnt
lamp at Spring Lane and Water street. which
was ordered to be erected.
Mr.. Bledsoe, from the Committee on the
Poor, reported current expenses for August,
which were ordered to be paid.
The City Attorney presented commu nica-
ton approving the revision of the City Ordi-
nances by Mayor Gordon.
The proposition of Mr.. ]. E. Tinsley to furnish
special map of the city giving location of
water pipes, &C., for Sl50. was referred to the
Committee on Water.
The bond of Weigh Master Math eny was ap-
proved and flied.
The Treasurer submitted his report for Au-
gust.
- heeseipts ...... 10 90 Il =;
Balance In thu .sl2, 77s 46
Major Elder. from the Committee on Ordi-
nances, made report providing for printing
one hundred copies of the revised ordinances,
which was agreed to-
Mr.. Burns called up the ordinance providing
a policeman in connection with the FIRE De-
partment, which was passed by for fuller
Council.
Mr.. Tams offered resolution providing for
additional protection to the City HAN ict.
On motion Of Mi. Witt, the Finance Com
mittee was authorized to provide the Winters
supply Of coal for city offices and the public
schools.
Msjor Elder called attention to the very
large amount OF Indebtedness to the city,
which had accumulated from delinquent
taxes in real estate, whereupon Mr.. Blsdsoe
offered the following resolution. which wss
agreed to-
surer. be directed to confer with the Auditor
of Public = ccouDrs, with the view of selling
the real estate in the city, now delinquent for
real estate for the State taxes takes place,
and report tc the council at the next regular
meeting.
An Informal discussion brought out the fact
that the Committee on Public Grounds and
Buildings-Mr. Tams, Chairman-had made
number of Investigations resulting In the dis
covsry ofthe right of the city to certain pieces
of property hitherto wholly or partially I'M
known of late years. A considerable quantity
of it is unproductive, and steps will be taken
to dispose Of it for the benefit Of the City Sink
ing Fund.
Ayers Sarsaparilla will cure your Catarrh,
and do away with that sickening odor of the
BREATH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

Malone, and Wise, and Blair, and the
others, knoa0 that they have nothing to ex-
pect from the white people of this State.
They. therefore, seek to draw the color
line and have succeeded pretty we'll in all
previous canvasses, and may succeed in
this. But the whites are largely in ma
jority, and the banding of colored voters
will inevitably make the whites solid.-
ChdrlottesuiWe Jefersonion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02
A CARD.

STAUNToN. VA. August sOth, 1885.
Editor Spectator: In your issue of 18th inst,
there appear calls from Pastures, North River.
and Beverly Manor Districts upon me to be-
come a candidate tor seat in the Virginia
Senate. Whilst deeply sensible of the honor
done me, and the many fiattering expressions
in regard to my supposed fitness for the posi-
ton. must, however. decline to become a
candidate for ii. Respectfully.
J, A. COCHRAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

A PICKPoCKET IN LIMBo.-With the adven
Of the circus last Thursday morning, pick
pocket, bold and persistent in his efforts at rob-
berry, turned up. His first attempt was about
O'Clock in the m orning at the passenger sta
ton Chesapeake and Ohio depot, upon Dr. M.
Mckenzie, of the University of Virginia, who
was standing on the platform waiting for the
train. DR.. Nick. was too quick for him and
saved his pocket book, but the thief made his
escape.
Shortly after that he attempted to steal the
peck books of Messrs. Henry Splitter, Of the
county, and James B. Smith. near Greenville.
who were standing on the sidewalk near the
Augusta National Bank looking at the circus
procession passing through the streets. Mr..
Smith grabbed his hand and wrenched the
pocket book from him, and held on to him
the fellow in the mean time e2ging for release,
but Smith was immovable.to his appeals. FL
nally he worked himself loose and ran down
Augusta street to the wagon-y yard. and there
was caught. He was taken before the Mayor,
Smith and Splitter appearing against him. He
was sent on for Indictment by the Grand Jury
of the Hastings Court. which will meet on the
10th of September
He gave his name as VIM. Mitchell, of Lynch
burg, but the circus men say he is a follower of
the trains and know n as 1.-THE Deacon, +" and is
from Ohio.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-Miss Kate Burks sister
of our Represen tative, Hon. w. P. Burks, met
with serious accident on Monday last She
was seated in buggy with her uncle. Mr.. N
W. Thompson, and when opposite the resi-
dence of Mrs. Col. VIM. Graves, in this place,
portion of the harness gave way which al.
lowed the vehicle to press upon the horse,
which took fright and began to kick furiously.
Mr.. Thompson jumped from the buggy while
Miss Burks was literally kicked out of the
vehicle and rendered insensible from the
pOnderous blows of the animals feet. Fortu-
nately, however, her injuries were not severe,
though she was thought at the time to be
dangerously hurt. She was removed to the
off1"e OF DR.. G. A. Board near by, where she
received every attention that skill could sug-
gest. Later she was removed to the residence
Of G. W. Wharton, Esq. of whom we learn at
this writing that she is much improved and
able to 60 about the house. This was a narrow
escape upon which the many friends oil the
young lady congratulate her.-Bedford Star
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DEATHS .

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rnfes,
Noticesof deaths published graf attousLy.
MCCLUNG.-On the 18th of Aug 1885, at her
n nome III Hlg9iand county. mrs. suo1e =; MO,
had been for many years useful and consis-
tent member of the Presby terian church,
having united with the church at Mt. Horeb
fifteen years ago, then under the charge of the
Rev. H. 81. Halves. In her death, the Presby-
ter1an church at Glover Creek loses one of its
most useful and efficient members and one Of
its truest friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

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Personal.

Mrs. DR.. Robert McChesney of Lewisburg, W.
Va, wEo was paralyzed a few weeks since. is
improving.
Miss Annie Harnsberger, of Elkton. Rocking
ham county, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles
Bishop. of Monterey. Highland county.
Rev. c. E. Vaughn, pastor of New Providence
Church, has been elected Professor of Pastoral
Theology in the Theological Seminary Of Co
lumbia, S. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hevener, of Swoope's
Depot. are on visit to Mrs HIS parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. Trimble, and other relatives in
the vicinity of Monterey.
Misses Mary Craig and Fannie Doyle. OF
Craigsyille in this county, are visiting friends
in Greenbrier co., W. Va, where they are the
guests OF Mrs. Sarah Feamster. near Lewisbprg.
The Charleston W. Va, Evening Star of Au-
gust Slst, says
city visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Gebhart."
The Rock bridge County NeDs says that S. W.
Stuart was knocked off the corner of a house
which he was assisting in raising, near Browns
burg, on the 25th ult., and seriously hurt, hav-
ing struck one of the sleepers in the fall.
Major N. H. Hotchkiss, who has been an in
valid with rheumatism. has found relief and is
now in the enjoyment of good health, which he
attributes to the virtues of the Red Sulphur
Springs in Monroe county. w. Va, where he
spent several weeks.
Weare sorry to learn that the wife of M. j.
P. Kerr, Junior Editor OF the Rockingham Reg
ister is quite Ill. She has many friends here
who will be sorry to hear of her illness. She
is the daughter OF Mrs. Hopkins. the Matron OF
the Western Lunatic Asylum.
The Mountain Neaos of Franklin, Pendleton
county, w. Va, says:-aa
"Rev. Mr.. Paul departed for his home in Au-
gusta county, Virginia, Mon lay last. An elo-
quent, fluent speaker, earnest, faithful worker
and genial gentleman he has justly won an
enviable reputation amongs. our people who
are loatn to give him up"
The Greenbrier Independent says that John
W. Mcpherson, Esq, and his daughter in law,
Mrs. Edgar Mcpherson. both of Hopkinsvilie,
KY, arrived in Lewisburg few days since
They will remain a week or two weeks with
Mr.. James Withrow and other of their relatives
in Lewisburg and vicinity.
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Mr.. Richard B. Hamrick died, after brieI
illness, at his late residence near Long Glade.
Friday last, aged SO years. He was buried
Sunday at Mt Pisgah church, Rev. Geo. L..
Bitter, OF the Angus ia church, conducting the
services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

PIECE OF FURNITURE NINETY THREE YEARS
OLD.-There is at the residence of 8. H. Bur-
nett, ESQ.,, near Greenville. In good condition,
an old chest, made of solid walnut, the boards
being very broad and one inch thick. On the
front. inlaid with what appears to be pine
wood, are the following characters, arranged
like this
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aug26 ct

To THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY -
Responding to call which appeared in the
Vindicdtor, and many private letters as well,
1 respectfully announce myself a candidare for
a seat in the next House of Delegates of Vir-
sinia, and submit my claims therefor to the
Democratic Convention called to meet in
Staunton on the 10th of Sep cmber 1885.
aug26-3t JOHN FL. CRAWFORD.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

In answer to the call signed MANY Voters. !"
as well as many urgent requests, l announce
myself a candidate for tn position of Senator.
subject to the action OF the County Conven.
tion. Yours, very resp ectfully,
sep2-2t j. A. PATTERSON JR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
INSTALLATION OF THE PAsToR.-The Baptist
Church of this city is now being greatly i'm
proved. The improvements IN the basement
have been completed, and those in the main
body of the church are now going on. The car
penter-work is done by Capt. w. T. Mari, and
the painting by Mr.. R. F. Hosey. The ends of
the pews are changed and the backs made four
inches higher. The whole interior will be re-
painted. including the walls. The wood-w work
will be grained In oak and walnut. II is the
purpose TO have it all completed by the End
Sabbath of September, at which time the in
stallation of Rev. JAS Nelson, D. D., as the
Pastor OF that church. will take place, on which
occasion Rev. W. E. Hatcher, D. D and other
ministers will be present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

Mr.. Frank Gilkeson, from the nelghborhood
of Strbling Springs. was in the city Monday
with his wagon. When near the Court house
on Augusta Street. and whilst he was adjust
ing something about the team, one Of the horses
kicked him on the leg infiicting painful
wound. He was taken to his sous residence
near Fishersville shortly afterwards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

DO not for moment let your confidence be-
Tray you into surprising yourself incapable of
mistake. 1t is indeed a serious blunder to re.
fuse to take DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup when you
even suspect you have taken cold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

GEN. FITz LEES FIRST GUN.-Gen. Eltz Lee
opened his campaign on last Monday IN Acco-
mack, where he delivered an able speech to ff-
teen hundred people. He will now go on CON
quering and to conquer" The people will flock
to his standard, upon which victory will perch
on the 3rd of November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

To Messrs. John A. Spencer, John II. Rush,
Sam'l F. Carson, Geo. P. Lightner M. T.
Mcclure, Enos Off, ]. w. Wallace, r. Frank
Larew and others:-
GentLenae7l-Your note calling on me to an
nounce myself as candidate for the House of
Delegates, and pledging me your earnest and
cordial support, has been placed in my hanus.
beg to assure you that this expression of
esteem and confidence on the part of those
who have known me SO long and WELL is in
deed most gratifying.
In mplia nee with your request, and in re-
Spouse to the expressed wishes of many others
in different parts of the county and N the city
of Stanton, 1 hereby declare myself a candi-
date requested-subject to the decision of
our Democratic County Convention.
Very truly yours,
aug26 ct HUGH F. LYLE.
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GALE OFVALUABLE REAL EsTATI

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
49, .In pursuance OF decree Of the Circuit Gu,
day of May. 1885, in the cause of "McChesney's
Admir- VS.. McChesney's Infants" the under
cree for the purpose, will proceed, in front of
the Coui t-House in the City of Staunton, on
Monday. September 18th. 1885.
the following tracts or parcels of land. belong
ing 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 "Spring
HIP tract, lying about II miles 8. E. OF the
City of Staunton. A part of this tract is fine
River Bottom. and it is susceptible of being
Second. A tract of land containing 1877
acres. lying on the North side of South River
in Augusta county, and on the Shenandoah
as said MeChesney's "Spring Hill' 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 1t is represented to be
land of the first quality, and is susceptible of
being made one of the finest farms of its size,
and one of the most desirable homes in the
county.
Neither of these tracts of land has improve
ments, but both are in good neighborhoods,
convenient to churches, schools, &c,
The undivided "a interest of Zachariah Nc
Chesnsy in large tract of mountain land, ly-
ing in the county of Augusta, known as the
$4,000 acres. N of said McChesney's "a be-
ing subject to the Dover rights in said IA OF the
widow of the late Robt. Mcbride (now Mrs. DR..
Barton). This is a very valuable tract of land,
on account OF its large and fine timber; for
grazing purposes; and much OF it valuable for
small farms.
The attention of buyers is invited to these
lands, which Will be sold on the day named
upon the following terms, viz: Cash in hand
sufficient to pay the costs of suit and sale, and
the residue upon a credit of l, q and years.
taking from the purchaser bonds for the de-
ferred payments, in equal instruments, bear.
ing interest from date, with good personal Sc
curity, and title retained ultimate security.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, Comm'r,
L. J. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the Bond re-
quired in the aboved-styled cause has been
given by Geo. M. Harrison, Comm'r according
10 hop or ,lo 1f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

Mr.. Larry Martin raised in his garden in
this city some very tall corn. He exhibits
a stalk 16 feet inches long which has well.
developed ears on 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-02

CLIFTON FORGE INDEPENDENT.-This Is the
title Of newspaper established at Clifton
Forge, Allegheny county, by the Crescent
Printing Company, of which w. D. Williams,
Esq. is the editor. Judging from the first two
issues, we think it will be conducted with ener-
gy and ability. The editorials are well written
and N proper tone. We wish the Independent
abundant success.
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valuable Real Estate
IN STAUNTON, VA, AT
PUBLIC AUCTION.

AS Trustee in deed of trust from John B.
Evans and wife. of date July 3rd, 1885, will. on
Saturday, the 10Th day of October. 1885,
in front of the Courthouse, sell at public auc-
tion all of the real estate of said Evans, named
in.sa1d deed OF trust, viz
The House and lot of land upon which "a
said Evans resides, in the nOrther part B.55
of StauntOn, at the intersection of the go
Churchville road with Augusta street, COM
tanning acres. rOOds. and 33 10 poles
OF land. This is very valuable and handsome
property. having on 1t well-built, square.
three-story Brick Dwelling-house, with Il,
rOOms-the brick, carpenter work, and mate
rial used. are all frst-class-and other necss-
sary buildings on the lot.
End, A STORE-HOuSE AND LOT on the
south side of Beverly street, between Augusta
and New streets, fronting ID feet on Beverly
street, and running back 80 feet inches to an
Alley. This Store House is in the center OF
the most business part of the city.
3rd, HOUSE and LOT on the West side OF
Fillmore street.
4th. An undivided one half of a tract of land
near Churchville. in Augusta county, contain
ing about $40 acres. more or less,-has on II
two Tenant Houses and other buildings, an
apple orchard of good fruit-adj oins the village
of Churchv1lle, having good SCHOOL, and
Church privileges, mills. stores, and post.of-
flee. The other undivided half of this farm
will probably be sold with this on day of sale.
Persons desiring to buy, would do well to-
examine the property before the day of sale.
TERMS: One-fOurth cash, and the residue in
three equal payments at one. two, and three
years, respectively, bearing interest from the
day of sale, purchaser to give bond with ap-
the title retained until the property is paid for.
VIM. T. RUSH, Trustee.
E: NJ. Cushing & Son. Auctloneers. Sale at
II O'Clock, NJ. aug26- ids
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For bilious fevers and malarial disorders. use
Ayers Ague Cure. Taken according to direc-
tions its success is guaranteed
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A Lady's Perfect Companion.

Encourage home enterprise and buy Reeves
Cats Blood, Bone and Flesh Fertilizer.
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THE FINEST YOU EVER sAw.-BERKE-
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TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw, jams
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Salvation Oil. the greatest cure on earth for
pain, has made a most brilliant debut. AL
druggists and dealers in medicine sell it at 25
cents bottle,
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Buy Reeves Cats Blood, Bone & Flesh Fer
tilizer. The best high grade fertilizer on the
market for the money
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DRIVATE SALE
a OF A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES,

VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES,
Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish 10 dis
pose of the above mentioned l2S12 acres. The
(arm is
WE'LL ED,
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and all necessary out-buildings, a good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing. and
Is welI-watered by Cub Run and never failing
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and we'll timbered.
will dispose of this property either as
whole or If desired will sell so acres with the
buildings or still further, If the purchaser
should desire more land, VIII sell as much as
zoo ACRES,
with the improvements. Or l will sell 50 acres.
with sufficient quantity OF timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south of
Montevideo, in good neighborhoot, conve-
lient to stores churches, schools. &C., making
4 very desirable property.
Persons contemplating investment are re-
specially requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any further Information that may be desired.
G. w. MAUZY,
may6-tf Montevideo. Rockingham Co., Va.
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VS..
Elizabeth ]. Byers, Chas. 8. Bycrs, bank rupt,
and John s. Roller, assignee, Robt. G. Byers,
Malvina Byers, and James G. Myers...... Der is,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition
of tract of land in North River District Au-
gusta county, containg about Two hundred
and fifty acres, of which James Byers died
seized and possessed, and to set apart to the
Plaintiff his share thereof, Ifs division in kind
be practicable. If not. then to have sale of
said land and division of the proceeds.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that James G.
Myers 1s nonresident of this State, it is or
dered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice and do
what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste.
J. N. RYAN, Cpk.
Elder & Nelson, p.q, aug26-4t
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The first letter. though made as L, was in
tended for j. This old piece OF furniture was
the property of John Doak, who lived in the
old stone house used, 5uring Colonial times as
a fort, and which is still standing and about
mile from Greenville. The chest was kept in
the family till the death of the last one of them,
a daughter of John Doak, which occurred at
Mr.. Burnetts nearly three years ago. The
stone house, with the excellent little farm,
passed to the families of Messrs. Peter and Jo-
seph Woodward, of staunton, by whom it was
recently sold to Col. II. J. Williams, of the
neighborhood.
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EDITOR OF SPECTAToR:--In my article on the
contested election cases in the last Legislature
typographical error occurs. / was made to
say 'z0ithout throwing out Snead's Store pre-
cinct, in Goochland county, or purging the poll
of illegal votes cast for Clark, the contestant
+. f. Vaughn, the contestee was entitled to
the seat.' 1t should have been "eit1ter'' instead
of "aoithout." Please make this correction.
Respectfully, JNo. N. OPIE