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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

Mr., Shepperd is in every way competent to
discharge the duties pertaining to the office,
and if there is a man in Virginia deserving
recognition for honorable service to his party,
Capt. Shepperd is that Rockingham
Register.
And something besides his mere politi-
cal claims! He is exactly fitted for the
position to which he has been recommend
ed by his business qualifications; his ex-
actness and system, traits which were up
permost even in the excitement at State
headquarters in hot political campaign.
His education as lawyer, too, will prove
of much value to him in the discharge of
the duties OF the new ofice-an education
which contributed to make his predeces'
sor, Mr.. Craig, stand high with the De-
partment in the successful management
of his Office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
WHAT THE PRESI DENT THINKS
ABOUT TT.

The VINDICAToR some days since en-
joined patience on those restless people
who expected to have seen the keel
Of the ship of State turned up for
inspection, by the President in four
week after taking his seat. On Tuesday
last, President Cleveland had very CON-
mon sense talk with distingu ished visi-
tor. He said he understood the situa tion
at the South thoroughly, and was anxious
to turn his atte ntion to it, butimperative-
ly urgent business had delayed him. AS
soon as his time was his own, and not
taken up to so great an extent by Sena-
tors and congressman who still remained
in Washington, he would give the matter
mis- consideration and revise the official
list at the South. 1t may be reasonably
inferred that those officials who have VIC
lated the civil service laws, and there are
few at the South who have not, will then
come under the Presidents notice. We see
that the Postmaster General has directed
his department clerks to work hereafter
from 81 to P. M, which looks as if the
Postoffice list was about being looked
over.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
A QUEER "SOCIETY.n

Washington Society must have be-
come since the civil war queer social Or
ganization. We see that the fact has
lust come out, through the business ope-
rations of the Treasury Department, that
young lady clerk therein whose salary is
$3.50 per annum, has for two years been
paving one-hslf of it, or $3l.25 per month,
to lady IN thigh social position" who
procured her the situation for that con-
sideration. When the Democratic ofic-
ials discovered what was going on and
told the clerk that she must keep all of
her salary, the poor girl, who seemed to
be a girl of honorable ideas, replied that she
would not think it right to keep it all as
long as she held the situation procured
for her by this social Office broker. The
Secretary of the Treasury will dismiss her
and then reappoint her, so that she may
owe her appointment to her usefulness to
the government and not to the broker.
What strange social life there must
have grown up in Washingtonaround the
high standard set up by the 'party OF high
moral ideas' in these last twenty years
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

While there are not many ''develop
case at Richmond, those that do occur
bear hardly against the accused. 1t has
been discovered that a reputable German
jeweler named Joel, repaired a watch
key for Cluverius which exactly answers
the description of that discovered at the
reservoir. Another and very damaging
discovery is that Cluverius made an un-
lawful application to person in Rich
mond to afford relief to Miss M. some
time before the murder. The case seems
to be centering on sustained abb or, in
default of that, conviction.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
The Virginia Democratic congress men

The Virginia Democratic congress men
have published sort Of vague. uncertain,
halfway apology, and the other half JUS
LITIGATION Of their having made recon-
mendations for Federal offices. Why
apologize at all ? AS matter of fact the
Democrats in the ranks force it on them.
Directly man wants an Office, large or
small, he heads straight for his congress-
man. If he don't get it, the chances are
that he will head for him, in a different
sense, when the next nomination comes
along. If the congressman didn't give
the President advice and information,
who is going to do it The party at
large.
A congressman will undoubtedly use the
| appointing power (Which by-the-bye is
| wo-edged sword) for his own benefit where
he can, but as an offset to this weakness III
will look twice before he will violate pub
lie sentiment. 1t seems to be a choice O.
evils any way you can fix it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
He Is NOT FORGOITEN

It is published that Hon. John E. Mas
say has expressed to his friends his deter
minatlon to be a candidate before the
Democratic State Convention for the
nomination for Governor. We shall never
cease to remember with admiration the
pluck which Mr. Massey evinced in his
canvass for congressman-at-large In 80
moDbed, beaten, insulted, the old
mans heroic opposition to Mahoneism
merits anything the Democracy can give
bin. But in the present case the Cover
norship is something the Democracy can
not give him. 1t might give him the
nomination, but-as in the case of some
other gentlemen. who have been named
for it-that would be all. He was defeat
ed in 'S2 when mnch smaller Republican
vote was polled than in 'S3, and still
smaller than will be polled in 'S5, and he
would only be nominated now to be de-
feated. ConfessedIy clever as he is at
managing public questions, or at impress
ing his individuality on the smaller COM
pass of legislative bodies. it was clear to
us IN 'S2 that, from whatever cause, be
was not equal to a field as broad as the
State. The Democracy should never for
get the benefit 1t reaped from the course
of Mr.. Massey's friends in the legislature
of 10 80, nor do we believe it ever will,
but it would be poor evidence of graft
tude to nominate him for race which,
while it could be won by man equal to
the situation, would result in defeat to
Mr.. Massey. We sincerely trust that The
day and opportunity will come when the
plucky old parson may be rewarded by the
Democratic party for the past.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
OuR HOME MEDICAL COLLEGE

OUR HOME MEDICAL COLLEGE.
The Medical College of Virginia at
Richmond. had brilliant commencement
two weeks ago and long list of gradu-
ates. We are sorry to see that but one
was from the Valley of Virginia, while in
the Baltimore Medical colleges Augusta
alone had two graduates. may interest
Virginians who educate their boys for
physicians. with view to their practicing
their profession in their native State, that
at the recent session of the State Medical
Board in Richmond before which al
graduates have to be examined before be-
ing licensed to practice in Virginia)
all the candidates who graduated at oul
old State institutions Medical Col
iege of Virginia and the University o.
Virginia--were successful, whereas 39 pei
cent. of those graduated outside of Vir-
GINA failed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

During several campaigns in Virginia,
mand of the Norfolk navy yard, has come
unpIeasantly to the front in connection
with politics, aud it has been charged by
Hon. John F. Dezendorf and others, that
he has permitted, if not connived at, the
use of the yard for political purposes in
aid of Malone. He has just been relieved
from his command, and Commodore Lux
ton put in his place. 1t is now certain
that at the next Virginia election there
will not be the names of negro politicians
On the pay rolls of thu N orfolk navy yard
whose only visits to the yard will be dur
ing brief respites from political canvass
ing, to draw their government pay. In
deed, by the time the next election here
comes on, the band Of tidewaiters, customs
collectors, and lighthouse occupants with
which the little rivers and creeks of tide
water Virginia are infested, will have un-
dergone such revision, that ''free ballot
and fair COUNT will be possible. We
shall not soon forget the district conven-
tion at Hampton, last summer, that we
saw gather to nominate Libbey or Bow
den. The whole convention seemed to be
United States navy yard, customs, and
lighthouse men, many of them in the
uniforms of their official positions. The
exhibition was one that is not likely to
occur under Cleveland.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

The Richmond State, on the subject of
roads, SAYS something which we trust will
attract the attention of the Farmers Con-
vention now in session there:
Northern people who come to this State
with view of settling among us, ask first
about our wagon roads and the facilities
for carrying farm products to Market
They go through certain parts of the State
and look for themselves. They see little
attention paid to the wagon highways,
and bad impression is made at once.
They go away Disguised. The farmers
convention can take such action as will
compel the State to make good roads. If
they do that they will accomplish a work
that will be of incalculable benefit to
Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
THE FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS
For VTRQTNTA

The Virginia Congressional delegation
which has been engaged in Washington
making recommendations to the President,
so as to be in readiness for the official
appointment breeze when it blows towards
our own State, has adjourned until May
5th. The recommendations it made.
however, have created quite stir among
the expectants in this State. The nomi-
nation of Capt. Ham Shepperd for Collec-
tor, in place of VIM. E. Craig, Esq, has
stirred up the local applicants. In the Col
lector's Office here, there are ten appoint.
ments,..' due y so to speak, to Augusta and
Staunton-eight storekeepers at the diffe.
rent distilleries and four clerks in the head
quarters office. For these twelve positions
there are already thlrtY-one applications
from the town and county! Judging other
Revenue districts by this one there must
be quite gale blowing in them.
The recommendations agreed upon by
the Virginia delegation so far, are as fol-
lows, with the names OF the congressional
districts they lie in:
Henry G. Allen, Of Shenandoah, Distric
Attorney for Western District, (O'Fer
rall's); Judge Graham, of Buchanan, 0
S. Marshal for Western District, (Trigg's
Catlett Gibson, of Culpeper, District At,
| torney, Eastern District, (the President
personal appointment); T. W. Scott, O
/ Charlotte, u. S. Marshal for Eastern
District. (Cabell's); G. M. Helms, Collec
tor Internal Revenue, Danville District
(Daniel's); John K. Childrey, Collecto
Int. Rev.. Richmond District, (Wise's)
Ham Shepperd, Collector Int. Rev., Staun
ton District, (Barbour'sl.
A Washington letter in the Alexandra
Gazette speaking of Capt. Shepherds rec
ommendation for Collector in place OF MI
Craig, says:
Mr.. Opie. who was an applicant for th
relationship of internal revenue for th
Alexandria district, says he is perfectl
satisfied with the action of the conferenc
of the Democratic Congressman from Vii
ginia, in recommending Capt. Shopper
for that position. He says he submitte
his claim to the conference as he woul
go into convention, and is bound t
abide the result.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

The Farmers Convention commenced
its session at Richmond Wednesday, Maj.
Absalom Koiner of Augusta. presiding.
Capt Chas. Grattan. of Stanton, offered
series of resolutions to stop unjust dis
ordinations by railroads, which were re-
ferred. We shall give sketch of the de-
alterations of the body as they progress.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

The thriving and pretty little town of
Bridgewater. in Rocking ham, is about to
have Female Seminary. Two daughters
of that estimable gentleman, Col. G. T.
Barbee-Miss MOllie e. Barbee and Mrs.
A. 6. Terrell, both experienced educators,
will open there in the fall large board
ing college for girls, equipped with teach
ers to instruct in all the English branches,
music and the languages. The we'll known
character of the ladies is a guarantee for
the excellent discipline and moral train
ing of the school, and their experience on
a smaller field gives assurance Of success in
education on larger scale. Bridgewa-
ter is beautifully located, very healthful,
and its population is of class which
makes residence in the village desirable
in all respects. The ladies whose enter
prise we are noticing are nieces of the IA
NOUS Virginia sculptor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

1t will be generally found that he who is
against Malone prefers Barbour. -Ric1lnaoaad
Wing.
That is about the size of it; those who
have, luppermost and undermost.th desire
to overthrow Malone, look to Barbour to
do it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
NezC Advertisements

ITO THE FARMERS OF RIVERHEADS DIS
L TRICT.-Nearly every road in this district
is INSTRUCTED by Farm fences The law requires a
.breadth of 80 feet unobstructed by fencing stakes
&C." You are requested to examine your road
fences. and where they encroach on the roads
have them set back Is feet from the centre of the
road bed before road working is commenced. By
order of the Board.
J. D. LILLEY,
apr 1Ost Comr of Roads Riverheads district
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
THE NEXT VIRGINIA SENATOR.

1t is the unanimous sentiment of the people
of Roanoke county that Major Daniel should
be the next Senator, and Virginia will never
do her duty until she places him IN that hlgh
position; for Major Daniel has been ever true
to his Countrywide the Daniel OF old was
ever true to his God.-Letter in Lg'ach61'y
Adrdace
The writer Of the above is hardly more
of an admirer of John W. Daniel than the
editor of this journal is, but we question
the advantage of urging an Individual 40
miration prematurely. There Is h0tie
question chat the next legislature, II Is
represents the wishes Of the Democratic
people Of Virginia, and pursues course
marked by the fitness of the situation, Will
make John S. Barbour the successor OF
VIM. Malone The silent, ever Watchfui
Liberator of Virginia, whose name was
cheered to the echo by a freed people IN
1885, and who gave that same people VIC
tory in 1884, has too strong hold on the
heart of Virginia for that heart to be
turned from him the first time it is posi-
BILE to manifest its gratitude. Wise, con-
sentative, far seeing, and of commanding
ability. Mr.. Barbour will restore the pres
tlge of Virginia in the National Senate.
Like the correspondent Of the Aduance we
| will never be satisfied until We see John
| W. Daniel in the Senate, and ii we live
three years we will see it: for he will as
surely succeed Riddleberger as the term
of that Senator expires. Major Daniel IS
young, and with his two years of expert
ence in the House of Representatives will
be fully equipped for the more dignified
body to which we wish to see him elevated.
He has done hard work for his party. and
that party will not forget him; but we
owe a debt to the man who delivered Vir-
ginia from Malone, which must be first
discharged. That settled-or settled as
far as seat in the U. s. Senate can settle
| it, for when we look back to 1882 and
remember what the people of Virginia
would have given then to be free, the
reward seems to he slight in comparison
the Democratic party will instinctivelJ
look to rewarding John W. Daniel. Bar
| bour and Daniel will be a noble represen-
tation of Virginia in the National Senate
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
Mondnn. AnriL 9th. 1888.

the tract of 20 acres of land on
which is the diStillery OF Foster & A zNAlOO
Co. The land lies near Folly Mills, Ss8ssssysa9s-so
adjoining ESkridge and Others and VA IN I'm
is very desirable property. 1t has As.9slIJ-zI7
on it the diStillery buildings, and large building
now used as bonded warehouse.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay unpaid costs of
suit and of sale. and residue upon credits of one
two, and three years in equal instalments, bearing
interest, the purchaser to execute bonds with APP
proved personal security for the deferred payments
and the title to be retained as ultimate security
Il. P BELL,
Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

Published every F-slay. Price 50 per year; s1,oo
for SIX months, % oo cents tor montns-lnvarla-
bly, in advaDc1.
FMS ,r4sl; monthly cents per line per month.
Ceatracts for longer terms made at the counter.
= Local circulation in Augusta, Rockbridge, Rock
tngham, Alleghany, Highland and Bath counties.
Gives general and local news: stories and mis-
cellany; reliable commercial reports at home and
by telegraph; special Washington correspondence
and telegraph correspondence.
II. C. TINsLEY,
A. s. MORTON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
On Monday, April, 9th, 1885,
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered at the November Term,
1884, in the chancery cause of Harrell &c. vs..
Oder's Admir-, &C. will offer for sale at public auc
ton, in front of the Court House IN the city of
Staunton, on
Monday, April 9th, 1885.
that valuable property at Messy
Creek, belonging I'd the estate of q isAl -
Waller Oder, decd. containing ksaHSSasa-41
about l-l6 acres, with blacksmith a Iii5 Sz.iaas
shop, shoemaker shop. dwelling, azEIl41alss5G5z
&c, thereon.
TERMS Cash sufficient to pay costs OF suit and
sale; the balance in three equal instalmentS pay
able in six, twelve and eighteen months, evidenced
by bonds with approved personal security, waiv-
ing homestead exemption. bearing interest from
day of said sale. Title to be retained as ultimate
security. MEADE F. WHITE,
Special Commissioner.
1, Jos. N. Ryan, CLERK of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, do hereby certify that Meade F.
White Special Commissioner In the chancery cause
of Harrell &c. VS.. Oder's Admir- &C., has this day
executed bond according to law in the penalty
prescribed by decree in said cause at November
Term, 1884. Given under my hand, this lst April,
1885. j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
ap3-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

Atintersection of B. & o. and G. 6 O. r. r.
Being now prepared to supply customers with
the very best of Goals, Coke Wood, and Fertilizers
age. My yards are located at the intersection of
the G. & o. and B & 0. Railroads, thus enabling
me to take advantage OF competition in frelgnts,
and placing me in direct communication with the
coal fields OF West Virginia and Pennsylvania
COAL DELIVERED AT ANY POINT IN THE
CITY WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE.
Orders left with Baile g. Woodward, West Main
Street, will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully
Telephone connection No. II. apr 10 If
COPARTNERSH1P NOTICE
M. B. HAMRICK having purchased half-inter-
est in the FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING
BUSINESS of Y. NJ. BICKLE the business will be
conducted in all its branches at the old stand of Y.
Y NJ BICKLE.
M. B. HAMRICK,
| The undersigned begs leave to return his thanks
to the public for their very liberal patronage in the
| past, and respectfully asks a continuance OF the
| same to the new concern.
ap3.lm Y. M. BlCkLE.
| ID Successors to Y NJ Bickle)
| At the old stand of M. Blckle,
| FURNITURE DEALERS AND UNDERTAkERS.
| We will offer the old stock of Y. M. Bickle Al
| COST FOR CASH, in order 20 make room for new
! goods, which we will shortly receive. -,
| MIR. VIM. GAMBLER, who has had charge Oh lne
Undertaking Department of this house for the pas
| nineteen years, will remain with the new arm
| where he will always be found ready to serve the
| public ap3-lm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

1, Jos. N Ryan. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County do certify that Meade F. White and
Geo NJ Cochran, Jr Commissioners of SAID Court
in the chancery causes of Livicks widow VS.. Shelf
fey & Bumgardner, and Shelley s. Bumgardner vs.
Livick, have executed the bond required by law in
the penalty prescribed by DEGREES of May and Nov
ember Terms, 1884. Given under my hand this md
day OF April 1885.
ap3-4t J. N. RYAN, Clerk
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

VIRGINIA;-In the Clerks Office Circuit Court of
Augusta County.
l. j n. Ryan, Clerk of said Court. do hereby GER
tfy that r. 2. Bell, Commissioner of sale in the
the bond required by decree of May l7th 1854 in
said cause. Given under my hand this I'd day of
April, 1885. j. RYAN.
apdIt Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF THE FOSTER Il
" CO. DISTILLERY PROPERTY.-Iu purSu-
ance of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
the cause of Sedden 4 Boner VS. Foster the under
signed Commissioner will proceed to sell at public
auction, in front of the Court House in Staunton,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
commissioners SALE OF VALUABLE -

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
u REAL ESTATE
By virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta Countyin the cause of Overhaul VS.. Withrow
&c will proceed in front Of the Court House In
Staunton, Oh
Saturday, the ID day of May, 1886,
to soil at public auction the life estate Of sampson
| containing "A acres, roods, and % poles.
This land constitutes part of
the Home Place of Sampson Pei g,Sl y
! ter ST., and is situated in the gal.HSsAszlA
County Of Aqgqsta ao0qt # miles hes
| on 1t a comfortable brick dwelling ana outbuild-
! ings, is of good quality and well watered.
/ TEitMS:-Ten per cent OF the purchase money
in cash and the residue on credit of one. two, and
| three years from day OF sale, with interest from
day of sale. The purchaser giving bonds for said
| deferred instalments with approved personal
/ JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
| VIM. PATRICK,
ap1O Al Commissioners.
| COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CITY OF
By virtue of decree rendered by the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, in the case of Wise's creditors
WISE will proceed in front of the court house
in the city OF Staunton, on
Saturday, the End day Of MaV, 1885.
to sell at public auction that valuable house and
lot situated On-the East side OF Au
gusta street, in the city Of Staun A lIsN~O
ton, North of, and adjoining the gM mn ifAs~4A
lot owned and occupied by A. ID. sa glfT NaIgS3
Trotter in his lifetime. upon the Mzs==f191sssa3 5E
following terms, to-wit
SALE and the balance in three equal annual install
ments bearing interest from the day OF sale. the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal Sc
curity and the title retained ultimate security.
! GEO NJ COCHRAN, Jf.
JAS. BUMGARDNER. Jr.
apr 1O4t Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-04-17
Mond0u. April 9th, 1885.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue of DEGREES
" of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, en-
tered at the May and November Terms, 1884. in
the consolidated causes of Livick's widow VS..
Sheffey g. Bumgardner, and Shetfey & Bumgardner
VS.. Livick, we will sell at public auction on the
premises on
Friday, Mag LIST, 1885.
that valuable tract of land situated ,.pssssssss
on Middle River in Augusta County,
and adjoining the lands of the late sgsssSsaE
Ephrailn Geedlng, containing l64 ~
acres. egsys4AASsas.4sar
The tract may be sold as whole, or in parcels
as may appear most expedient on the day of sale
TEkMS:-So much in hand as will paw the costs
OF suit and sale. and the remainder upon credit
of one, two and three years from the date of sale
with interest from the date OF sale, the purchaser
giving bonds with approved personal security and
the title retained as ultimate security.
MEADE F. WHITE,
GEO. M. COCHRAN, JR,
Commissioners.