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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

TAKE Look AT THE BooKs.-The
President after long elaboration made a
clean sweep in New Orleans of the Fede-
raj officers in high places, and it is now
stated, on authority, that under the various
Republican administrations since the war
the Government has been robbed of the
enormous sum of $1,620,000, every copper
of which was practically taken from the
over-taxed people of the Republic. Thus,
much is already known; but when affairs
are fully examined it is reasonable to sup
pose that other iniquities will be brought
to light. Civil service may work we'll at
the North, but on this side of ike Potomac
the sooner the Administration takes ''a
look at the books" the better for public
morals and public moneys.-NorfoM Land
mark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

TRADE IN SUMAc.-Messrs. Weatherford
s. Co., have opened house in Lexington
for the purchase of sumac. To those
wishing to gather it for sale, the Rock
bridge county Neaos gives the following in
structions:-
SIT is only the leaf and the leaf-stem
that is wanted. The time for gathering 1t
is from the first of July till frost. 1t
should be gathered when it is not wet, and
laid on plank floor and dried in the shade
till it will crumbie in the hand. 1t should
be frequently stirred to prevent its heating
or coloring.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

STRUCK BY DEMONSTRATING the
storm which prevailed in the neighborhood
of Marksville last Thursday evening,
Marksville Baptist Church was struck by
lightning, and came near burning down.
Mr.. T. o. Graves, who lives just across the
pike from the church, saw the bolt when it
descended, and remarked to members Of
his family that he believed it had struck the
building. Soon after the storm passed by,
which was but few minutes, he went over
to examine the building and found his
opinion confirmed, as the building was on
fire and would have soon been destroyed
but for his prompt action. The chimney
and pipe were knocked down, and the floor
was considerably splintered by the bolt
Page Courier, Aug. Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

If the correspondent Of the Richmond
Wing who reporte d, in effect, that VIM. E.
Farmville, had reported the incident of Jo-
nah and the whale, he would have said that
Jonah swallowed the whale. The cores
pondents of the Wing may be expected, in
this canvass, as in former ones, to report, in
every instance, that the Republicans fun
horsed," skinned, swallowed" 'flayed
alive" and "utterly demolished the DEM
OcratS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Senator Riddleberger in late speech at
Chicago to Irishmen, laughed at the idea
that there was any danger from Irish indie
pendence. Said he: II live in country
where they have enfranchised the negro.
Nothing has any terrors for me now. !"
This Is more brutal and contemptuous
remark about the people who elevated him
to power than the noted one made by con-
gresham NOW candidate) John s. WISE
index Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

DEATH OF SAMUEL L. WILsoN.-Mr.
Samuel L. Wilson, who lived in the West
ern part of Rockbridge county, after a long
illness, died on Tuesday morning, the 18th
instant. The Rockbrldge county NeaOs
says that he ''took an active interest in
public affairs, and several years ago was
elected member of the Board of Super
visors, and at the time of his death was a
Justice of the Peace. He was kind
hearted, generous man, and will be missed
within the circle of his acquaintance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

B.F. Lowman, Esq, Indiana, Pa, says
he used Powell's Prepared Chemicals last
season side by side with high priced fer
tilizer, and he has no hesitation in saying
he received as good results from the Chem
icals as from the high-priced article. He
will use the Chemicals exclusively this sea-
son. Write for descriptive pamphlet to
Brown Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Over year ago sailor belonging to an
English vessel at Port Royal, Jamaica, dis
appeared. and few days afterward shark
was caught with his tobacco box in its
controvertible witness of his horrible end,
and she mourned over it until he dropped
in to see her the other day. He had de
serted, he explained, and had lost his box
overheard in getting into the boat to 60
ashore
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Gen. Fitz Lee will open his canvass next
Monday by making his first speech at the
home of Henry A. Wise, the father of John
s. Wise, his competitor for Governor. This
looks like ''bearding the lion in his den, and
the Douglas in his Hail. Gallant Fitz will
ride into the affections of the people, who
will rally enthusiastically to his support.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

NOMINATION IN NELSON CoUNTY.-The
Democrats of Nelson, county have nomi-
mated Judge j. Thompson Brown as their
candidate for the Legislature. This is rec
ognized as good nomination.
Judge Brown was born and reared in
Amherst, but has been a resident of Mel
son for nearly II years past, and is person.
ally well known to almost every man in the
county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

DEMoc RATIO CONVENTIONS AT MILL
BoRo' DEPOT. On next Friday, the 28th
inst, convention will be held at Millboro'
Depot, Bath county, to nominate candi-
trct, composed of the counties of Rock
bridge, Botetourt, Allegheny, Bath and
Highland; and also convention to nomi-
nate candidate for the House of Delegates
to represent the counties of Allegheny, Bath
and Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The Alexandria Gazette says that, at Ac-
comac, on the 31st inst, General Lee will
hear "What the wild waves are saying" y
And then he will repeat their message to
the crystal shadows of the Shenandoah and
the James; and the glens of the Blue Ridge
and the Alleghanies will ring with echoes
of the welcome which everywhere will greet
"Blow. bugles. blow, set the wild echoes fly
inop'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

DEMOCRATIC CANvAssERs.-On Monday
John E. Massey spoke at King and Queen
Courthouse; Thos. Whitehead at Halifax:
and John L. Harris at Luray. On Tuesday
Judge Waller R. Staples spoke at Chris
tiansburg; and Rufus A. Ayres at Lee
Courthouse. To-day John Z. Massey will
speak at Middlesex Courthouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The Baltimore Herald, Republican,
truthfully says: ''Riddleberger has about
as much sympathy for Ireland and the
Irish as his Satanic Majesty has for holy
water. His barney is despicable, if only
for the reason that it is employed to obtain
a measure of popularity that the colleague
of Malone could not command Otherwise. !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

In his recent speech at Chicago Senator
Riddleberger said one thing that seems
passing strange for a Republican to utter.
1t was that ''since he had seen negro suf-
frage in his State, nothing had any terrors
for him" What would the 10000 negro
men Mr.. Wise says will vote for him think
of this remark if they were to hear of it
and understand its meaning 7-4ler. Ga
zetfs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
AUGUST

GALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN
y PROPERTY.-Byv virtue of decree OF the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered on
the 9th day of May, 1885, in the cause of D. s.
Young's Admir- VS.. II. E. Young and ais will
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the high
est bidder, in front of the Court house. in the
city of Staunton on
Saturday, the 18th day of September, 1885.
at O'Clock, p. M, the following valuable real
estate:-
l That valuable HOUSE and LOT of -
which the late d. 8. Young died seized Hsa5
and possessed. situated Just outside of ,RsSa.
Middlebrook road.
This is one of the most desirable homes ever
offered in this market The House is a sub
stant1al frame building, in grove of native
oaks, with large garden and orchard OF choice
fruits The lot contalus A., R.. and 81 p.
2 Two large building lots. containing one
half acre each, fronting on the Middl ebrook
baugh's.
B. pasture lot containing ~ acres, in the
rear of the above lots a 1917 1t. alley connect
ing the same with the Middlebrook road.
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 APP
proved personal security, and the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
H. ST. GEO. TUCKER,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
Spotswood, Va, Aug. 81, 's5.

MIscEeENATIoN.-Hen McKoy, COL
ored man who lives in the neighborhood of
Honeyville, this county, was arrested in
Luray last Monday by Constable Fitch up
on a warrant issued by Justice Hampton,
charging Mickey with having married a
daughter of James Henry Cubbage, who
also lives in the same neighborhood. The
marriage is alleged to have taken place in
Maryland, where McKoy is charged with
have taken the girl last week. Miss Cub
bage is only Is years of age, and lived at
the time of her elopement with her grand
mother. At this writing she has not re-
turned, though Mr.. Chas. E. Young has
gone in search of her, and they are expect
ed upon every train This is the first case
of which we are aware that has ever been
tried in our county under this statute
Pace Courier, Aug. Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
this-'that We are all Republicans if we

Mr.. Berkeley concluding, Mr.. Craig fol-
lowed in a speech Of about an hour deliver
ed with more animation than that of his
predecessor. His charges against the dem
ocrats were in harsher terms and calculat-
ed to arouse feeling especially in relation to
the charge he made that over $500, 900
had been stolen from the school fund for
the purpose of paying off coupons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Gen. Hancock, who had charge of the
Grant funeral, has issued an order return
ing thanks to the officers and commands
that participated in the obsequies. Speak
ing of his personal staff he says: ''The
presence of Gen. Gordon, of Ga, and Of
Gen. Lee, of Va, among the aides-de-
camp, was especially gratifying"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Virginia iron operators are quoted as say
ing that their business was never more pros-
nnrouS than now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Gen. Newberry Indignantly denies that
he has gone over to Malone, and says the
Democratic ticket is good one and will be
elected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

1t is said that not only the President,
but all the members of the Cabinet will at
tend the Virginia State Agricultural fair to
be held in Richmond next October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
For the Staunton SPECTAToR.1
The Old Providence LaWn-party.

MIR. EDIToR:-Here, in sight of this his
toric old church, and Immediately on the
summit dividing the James and Potomac,
assembled the elite of this interesting re-
gion, for distance of fifteen miles on each
side, to the number of over 400. The even
ing was one of unmixed enjoyment, and al
though Luna was smiling her sweetest up
on the scene, she found her occupation gone
amid the venerable and majestic oaks,
whose dark shade made the magic, parti-
colored light of the lanterns the more en-
chanting. Yet all appreciated her effulgent
rays when, after midnight, they sought
their homes. The profusion of elegant cake
of sundry kinds, ice and lemon-c1eams,
and lemonade met eager appetites, and all
enjoyed the good things to safety. A large
proportion had participated in big joint
picnic at Raphine, during the day, of the
Sabbath-schools of Timber Ridge and Old
Providence churches. There was nothing
but intense and unalloyed enjoyment during
the day, and this evening was an improve
ment on it.
This region is suffering intensely for rain,
and corn will be shortened one-half
We met Mr.. Leander j. Mccormick this
morning at the home of his relative, Mr..
Davis Mccormick. He is making liberal
proposition to all interested in Old Provi-
dence cemetery, in contributing e.half
the expense of substantial enclosure, if
they will furnish the other half. He will
erect handsome plain monument of gran
tie over his ancestors tomb.
OCCASIONAL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DUBLIC SCHOOLS.-Ths City Public
Schools will open on Tuesday 18th Sept.
The Teachers of the white schools are request
ed to assemble at the Academy Building on
Saturday, the 18th Sept, at O'Clock. p. M,
and those of the cOlored schools at the Freder-
lex Street Building at O'Clock. p. m.
held at the Academy Building on Saturday,
18th Sept, beginning at 81 O'Clock, a. m.
Very respectfully,
au26-2t v&vVc W. A. BOWLES, Supt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
Residence Of Gen. Fitz Lee.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the Democratic can
didate for Governor resides in Fairfax
county, near Alexandria city, and just over
the line between Alexandria county and
Fairfax county. He lived, until a few
years ago, in Stafford county, and hence
some of the papers, in the ticket published
at the head of their columns, have it
"Fitzhugh Lee, of Stafford" instead OIL
Fairfar; and as his postoffice address is
Alexandria, some have it "Fitzhugh Lee
of Alexandria" The papers should give
his 'sname and local habitation'' correctly,
to-wit: "Fitzhugh Lee, of Fairfax" I'm
less these tickets, as published in the
papers, shall be corrected, some of the
tickets to be voted may be printed wrong
1t should be in the papers as it should b.
on the ballots. We hope the papers will
see to this at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

General Mahone's organ in Richmond,
in the superabundance and plentitude of
it's campaign wit writes of General Fitz
hugh Lee as Flee. This is indicative of
what the Whig and its followers had bet
ter prepare to do: that is, flee from the
wrath to come,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

All who sail the political sea in Virginia
had better tack to Lee-wari, or they will
be wrecked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
SPECTATOR FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The campaign which is now open will be
one Of the most important that has ever
taken place in this State, and every voter
should be supplied with an active Demo-
cratic paper, and that such may be the
case in this and the surrounding counties,
we will furnish the SPECTATOR to single
subscribers and to clubs at the following
very low rates-the money in all cases to
accompany the order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
TRUSTEES SALE.-As trustee In q deed
L of trust executed by George A. Hundey
and wife. the undersigned will, on


u
1 of trust executed by George A. Hundley
ana wife, the undersigned will, on
Monday, September 18th, 1885,
l6eing County Court day., sell at public auc-
lion, In 'front.' of the Court house in Stanton
the following real estate:-
LIST. The property formerly known as the
"Amer1cus Mills" now known an the "E'ulch-
gusta county, about7 miles North from Staun-
ton, and containing about nine acres. The
improvements are comfortable Dwelling
house, stable, &C.. the large distillery building
supplied with an abundance of fresh spring wa
ter, and ample water-power for grinding grain
large bonded warehouse, and covered pens for
hogs. The water-power is one of the best in
the country. and alone is valuable for any pur-
pose of manufacturing.
End. A tract of and adjoining the above de-
scribsd property, containing e bout one hum
dred and ninety-six acres.
The improvements on this property are a
com tortable. frame dwelling, stable, and all
necessary Out-houses; also a small dwelling
and out-houses suitable for n tenant There is
an abundance of fruit such as peaches and
apples.
Formerly there was located on this tract q
fine Touring mill, which was destroyed by
fire. The dam with stone abutments and mill
site still remain, and will be sold with the
land.
Between the two properties above described,
and adjacent to both there is a bridge across
crossing for many miles, up or down, in times
of high eater-thus greatly enhancing the VAL
ne OF the fine water power on both properties.
Terms liberal, and made known on day of
sale
For further particulars apply to Elder, Nell
son q Cushings, Staunton, Va, and to
FL. NJ. SMITH, JR., Trustee.
aue26-5t Richmond Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

FATAL RAILROAD AccIDENT.-About 9
o'clock Monday night freight train on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad ran into an
other freight train standing on a side track
seven miles west of Newport News, wreck
ing both engines, killing Engineer Spott
Swift and Brakeman George Wheeler, fatal
ly iniuring Thomas Holloran and seriously
injuring five other train hands. An open
switch caused the accident.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

l, j. N. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
qu!red N the above-styled cause has been exc
cuted by II. st. Geo. Tucker, according to law.
Given under my hand this oath day of Au-
gust, 1855. ]. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
ang2R. ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

chilled by Oliver Patent Process Mould
boards chilled half thro' from the face-rear
half soft metal, with all its original tensile
strength.
CIDER MILLS-Mast C Co.'s Latest Improved
Buckeye Mitls-75 sold in past two seasons and
every one gave perfect satisfaction.
WaGOnS.-Celebrate STUDEBAKER &
STANARD WAGONS. Not q farmer in Augusta
but knows Of their splendid reputation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
- I'm pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of augusta county, entered on the nth
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 Staunton, on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

WHEAT DRILLS.-The old reliable BIcK-
FORD q HUFFMAN, DOUBLE FORCE FEED,
WHEAT AND FERTILIZER DRILL with either
Fdvo'fte, Murks or Wizard Face Fertilizer Feeds,
still unt Qualed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

DANGEROUSLY HURT.-On Tuesday
morning last, Mr.. Thos. Chitten, residing
near Sinks Grove, in Monroe county,
started to Fort Spring Depot in spring
wagon, accompanied by his wife and two
children. Just as they reached the brow
of the steep hill this side of Fort Spring,
the raising of an umbrella by some one in
the vehicle frightened the horses. The
animals dashed off, throwing out the occu-
pants of the wagon, and at the first bend
in the road left the vehicle itself stranded
high upon the fence. Mr.. Chittem was
thrown with great violence against the
fence, receiving serious injuries about the
head and internally. His wife had her
face badly cut but is not seriously hurt,
and the children escaped with slight in
juries. Mr.. Chittem was carried to Fort
Spring and placed under the care of DR..
Shields. Blood is discharged from his
mouth and ears, and he is IN dangerously
critical state. The horses which caused
all this, ran on until they reached Fort
Spring, when they stopped of their own
accord, unhurt. The accident IS one of
the most lamentable which has ever &C.
CURED in this section Waterman (Mon-
roe Co., ". Vd.,) Aug. 21st.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

r YNN d GO. invite the attention of farm
~ !, ers ana others to- following the splendid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

A HEATHEN CHINEE.-When we hear
Wise and his blowers talking about being
the special friends of the workingman and
defenders of American labor, let the read
ers of the 4dUance draw upon them the
following Senatorial votes of Gen. Malone
upon the admission of Chinese skilled Ia
borers aud artisans into the United States
to compete aoiM american aUorkingn,en, and
we think it will effectually squelch these
brawlng demagogues.
Vote of March 9th, 1882, in the United
States Senate to admit Chinese skilled la
borers to the United States, to compete
with American workingmen:
Yeas-Messrs. Aldrich, Allison, Brown,
Conger, Davis of Illinois, Dawes, Ed
munds, Frye, Harrison, Hoar, ingalls,,
McDill, Mcmillan, MALONE, Mitchell,
Morrill-17.
Vote of March 9th, 1882, in the United
States Senate to admit Chinese artisans to
the United States to compete with Ameri-
can workingmen:
Yeas-Nlessrs. Aldrich, Allison, Brown,
Conger, Davis of Illinois, Dawes, Frye,
Hale, Harrison, Hoar, Ingalls,, Jackson,
McDill, Mcmillan, MALONE, Mitchell,
Morrill,, Plumb, Saunders-19.
Thus it is seen that Senator Malone
voted for these radical schemes to place
Chinese laborers and artisans in competi-
ton with American Mechanics, while the
Democratic Senators voted solidly against
both propositions. And yet they boast in
their platform and in their speeches and
press of being the special champions of the
laborer and workingman!
What heather Chinese Wise and his fac
ton are.-Lynchburg AdUance.
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COUTHBROOK
Female Home School.

9Th Session begins Sept. 18th.
Tuition, including Music Board, Washing.
and Lights, Sl30.
Address W. B. PENDLETON,
CUCKOO.
aug26-St Louisa Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Address W. B. PENDLETON.
aug26-St Louisa Co., Va.
II AND SALE.-By virtue of a decree of the
IL Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered at the May term, 1885. in the suit of
Commissioner of said Court, sell at public auc-
ton. in front Of the Courthouse in Staunton,
on Monday, The 2ith day Of august. 1885.
the home farm of the late David speck, con-
tanning about
s43 Acres,
situated in Augusta county. near Arbor Hill.
This land is in good condition with comfort
able Improvements upon 1t, and is worthy OF
the attention of land-buyers, who are invited
to examine the premises.
TERMS OF SALH-Enough cash to pay the
costs of suit and sale. and the residue In three
equal annual payments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, for which the purchaser will
execute bonds with app. owed security, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR., Com'r
do hereby certify that the bond required in
the above styled cause has been given by the
Commissioner, George M. Cochran, Jr.
jy22-tds ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
POSTPONENENT.
The sale OF the above described property has
been postponed to Monday. the 18th Of Septen-
Der. 1855. GEO. M. COCHRAN, Jk,
aug26-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

IL. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the Bond re-
ouired in the aboved-styled cause has been
given by Geo. M. Harrison, Comm'r, according
to law. Given under my hand this 2lst day Of
August, 1885.
aug96.tds j. N. RYAN, Clerk.