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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
The National flag or the BlO0dy-Shirt.

The election on the Bird of November will
determin ewhether the National flag, borne
by FITz LEE, or the "blood-shirt" borne by
John S. Wise shall go down. LEE is max
ing gallant fight under the "star-spangled
banner" and Wise is making desperate
fight under the "bloody-shirt," the ensign
of hate. The Democrats of Virginia are
rallying with patriotic enthusiasm to the
flag borne by LEE, and the Republicans
"with zeal worthy of better cause" tic
that borne by Wise, IAN apostate for the
price of his apostacy.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

One thing seems to be lacking in this
canvass; our organic ation is not as perfect
as it should be, and nothing so helps to
make victory certain as thorough organiza-
ton. The Democrats should realize this
and exert themselves to the very utmost
The danger is too great and the stake too
large to leave anything to chance. The
speakers and papers can do much, but they
cannot do all without the AID Of organized
assistance of the lay brethren. abingdon
Virginian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

WHAT is EXPECTED OF AUGUSTA. The
Lynchburg AdUance says
''The Democrats of Augusta county are
evidently making most vigorous canvass,
and promise to show good result in No
vember. The county ought to give us al
least !, 200 majority, but they can run it tc
1 800 by full work.
Democrats of Augusta, arouse yourselves
and meet the expectations of the Demo
Gratis in other parts of the State. Get out
the voters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
M You Nam Business !?

Well, if you have strength to push your
business, it is well. But many mans
business has broken down because the man
was broken down, and had no push in him.
If you want to make success, build up
vonr system by the use of Browns Iron
Bitters. Mr.. w. M Winfree, of Petersburg,
Va. saws; "There is no medicine equal to
Browns Iron Bitters for general debility"
It cures dyspepsia, enriches the blood and
strengthens the muscles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

With both example and precept it is no.
at all surprising that a race SO initiative as
the negroes should follow in the footsteps
of their white leaders, the Mahoneites.
The recent attempt of three of them to
murder one of the most respected citizens OF
Williamsburg, is only one OF the legitimate
results of the words and actions of General
Malone and his jackmen, whose influence
upon them is infinitely more injurious than
was that of their predecessors, the carpet
bapperS Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
What a Veteran Soldier Of Temperance
saws.

MIR. B. G. Moomaw, who is a strong tenn
perance man, and who labors necessarily
in behalf of temperance, has long article
entitled, Independent Prohibition" in
the last Rockbridge County Ns,os, from
which We extract the following:
81 have noticed with the greatest APP
prehension the local independent Prohi-
ton movements in various sections of our
State, notably in the county of Augusta,
and am amazed that our friends cannot see
the unf1tness of such time as this for the
organization of a third party pledged to
this great reform. The necessity for this
new organization has not yet come, but is
contingent upon the action of our next Leg
islature. Both of the old parties are
pledged to Local Option legislation, and
the temperance people will not be bound to
wait longer than the close of the first ses-
sion OF the next General Assembly, neither
are they bound to accept any law which
would not be entirely fair and satisfactory.
10 this much, however, they are morally
pledged, by the evident wisdom of allow
ing the old parties fair and reasonable op-
portunity to redeem their pledges, and by
the immense prestige and advantage which
would accrue to third party movement, if
the other parties should evade or violate
their promises. n
Local Option is only step toward the
final consummation of State and National
Prohibition but as an educator of the peo-
pie, as the skirmish line in front of the ad-
vancing columns, which will finally storm
the last entertainments of the enemy, it is
necessary step. 1t must be apparent to
all that the only way to secure Local OPP
ton in our State is through the medium
of one or the other of the two old parties. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Isn't it as certain as the rising of to-mor-
rows sun that the success of Malone in the
approaching election would be regarded by
the people of the North without distinction
of party, as an invitation extended by the
people of the South to Congress to restore
carpet-blg rule in this section? How could
they help looking up IN his success in that
light? Read the speeches ofhis followers in
Virginia and those of his allies in Ohio and
elsew here in the North. They say that they
will reduce our representation in Congress
by perhaps thirty or forty members. Vir-
ginia would lose four of her congressman if
she were deprived of as mary of them as are
based upon the negro population. Would
the northern people fail to regard a Dem
ocratic defeat in Virginia next month as an
approval of that scheme? How could they
put any other construction upon it?-Rich.
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Ely BrOs., have used two bottles of your
Cream Balm for Catarrh since December. A
sore in my nostril-the cause of much suffer-
ing-has entirely healed have used no other
me iicine This spring feel better, walk
and work with more ease than L have in any
spring since lS6l.-Mary E. Ware, Hopeful, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
Be Sure to Do your Duty.

The veal or woe of Virginia is at stake
DO you appreciate this important fact? Il
so, you will not fail to work from this time
to the going-down of the sun on the 3rd. o.
November in behalf of the election of the
Democratic ticket State and county.
The vote of Augusta may save her. Be
sure to get out ecery Democratic voter tc
polls. The State ticket, as we'll as the
Legislative, needs every vote. We would
appeal most earnestly to every Democrat
to work actively till the close of the polls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Ex-senator Lewis told Wise plainly that
he was not fit to be Governor This is a
truth which candid persons. irrespective OF
party, now recognize. He has no stability
or dignity of charac er. He. is in some re-
spects talented young man; but he is an
cratic, gymnastic, scatter brain sort of a
fellow. Besides, he has no State pride-no
love Of Virginia and no veneration for her
traditions He Is not fit to be Governor
Lyncbburg Vi,yinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

JUDGE STAPLES AND Mr.. AYERS AT
RocK1NeHAM.--At Rockingham Court,
Monday, Mr.. Ayers led off in speech of
great power, completely capturing the i'm
mense audience. Judge Staples followed
in his usually convincing manner and
eloquent appeals. He is to fill other ap-
pointments in that section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

VIM. Shireman, Esq, Hillsdale Farm,
Pa, says he has been using Powell's Pre-
pared Chemicals for several years, and has
had as good results from the $1,000 invest
ed for them as from other fertilizers cost
ing $35 per ton. In future will use PowelPs
exclusively. Address Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Nd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

FATAL fredericksburg, Va,
October 10 Two freight trains on the Vir-
ginia Midland railroad collided yesterday
at Clifton, about fifteen miles from Alex
andria. Buck Rust, a fireman, and Ander-
son Nelson, the latte a colored man, were
seriously injured. Several cattle drovers
were also badly injured. Rust and Nelson
were taken to Alexandria. The latter died
last night. One engine and several freight
CARS were totally wrecked. The passenger
trains north and south were delayed one
hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

What contrast between the two candi-
dates Wise, with his abusive language
and indecent anecdotes; Lee, with his good
sense and manly utterances. Can any in
telligent man of self-respect hesitate mo-
ment on the day of election ?-RicAmond
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

ILLNESS OF Rev. JOHN E. MAssEY.-Rev.
John E. Massey, the democratic nominee
for Lieutenant Governor of Virgins, is
quite ill at his home in Ashlawn, in Abe
marie county. Mr.. Massey contracted a
deep cold during his laborious canvass in
the Southwest, and his physicians fear that
he will not be able to take the stump again
before the election. The deepest sympathy
is felt for Mr.. Massey by democrats through
out the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

REGIsTRATIoN.-Theb books will be open
ed on next Saturday, the gath, to register
names, make transfers, and conduct the
usual business transacted on such occasions.
Every Democrat who is entitled to vote, but
vino lacks the technical qualification, should
go forward and have his name enrolled
Our local managers should see that the
careless, OF ignorant, do not omit to dis
charge this duty, for it is as important to
the elector as the loaded musket is to the
soldier. If your gun is not charged you
can't shoot if your name isn't on the list
you cannot vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

If Malone carries Virginia his Legisla
ture will elect every State officer, all the
county and circuit judges. He will turn
out the asylum officials. He will put every
city in the State in the hands of Radicals
and negroes. He will dictate to you who
shall sell your land under decree of court
and he will be reelected to the United
States Senate. -PdtsylUania Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
oct7-4t

A Hundred Years might be spentin search
of remedy for Catarrh, Cold in the Head and
Hay Fever, without finding the equal of Ely's
Cream Balm. 1t is applied with the finger
Being pleasant and safe, it supersedes the use
of all liquids and snuGs. Its effect is magical
1t relieves at once and cures many cases which
battle physicians. Price 50 cents at druggists
go cents by mail. Ely Bros Owego N.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

If Malone carries the Legislature Vir-
ginia will be pendemonium fit only to be
inhabited by him and his stealing crew,
He will never release her from his unholy
grasp as long as there is a dollar to steal
or a reputable man or woman to defame.-
PWsyluGniG Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

WE beg every Democrat in Virginia, to
go to work. The moneyed men must be
liberal Let them give to the good cause
to the fullest extent of their means, and
they will still be able to raise but a small
sum compared with what the South-haters
of Boston and New York and Philadelphia
are able to give to Malone. Let the work
ing Democrats use their utmost exertions,
and these exertions will not rival those OF
the men who in Mahone's ranks are fighting
what they fear will be their last battle. Let
the electioneerers in our party travel day and
night, in sunshine and in storm, and they will
find Malone S emissaries as active as untir-
ing, as determined to win, rs they are them
selves.
The time is short. Now or never the
work is to be done. Need we say more?-
Rich. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

YOU CANNOT SHOOT UNLESS YOU
LOAD YOUR GUN, AND YOU CAN
NOT VOTE UNLESS YOU REGISTER.
OR GET A TRANSFER IF YOU HAVE
REMOVED TO ANOTHER PRECINCT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Why go about with that aching head Try
Ayers Pills. They will relieve the stomach
restore the digestive organs to healthy action,
remove the distractions that depress nerves
and brain, and thus cure your headache per-
manent!y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
DEMOCRATIC MASS-MEETING /!

At the Skating Rink. Court-day. Monday.
October Goth, Hon. Henry 8. Walker OF West
Va, and R. s. Thomas, Esq, of Isle of Wight
County, will address the people.
On Saturday night, the 2lth instant, Rufus
A. Ayers. candidate for Attorney-General.w will
speak in Stanton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
Gen. Fitz Lee in Lynchburg.

The ovations given to GEN. FITz LEE in
Lynchburg on last Thursday and Thursday
night we're grand and impressive.
At night there was an immense mass
meeting in Moorman's warehouse. Major
Peter ]. Otey, chairman of the democratic
city committee of Lynchburg. called the
meeting to order and introduced Gen. Lee
as zone whose inheritance is virtue. whose
aim is the good of Virginia, whose motto
is to succeed, and whose battle-cry is
victory"
Gen. Lee faced sea of upturned faces
he received splendid welcome, which
seemed to fire him to greater effort than
he has made SO far in the whole campaign.
He spoke for an hour and a-half with a
force and unstudied eloquence that surpris-
ed his friends. He began by describing
| the progress of the democratic canvass and
said the masses were aroused His declar-
alton, eve are coming, Father Abraham,
three hundred thousand strong" raised a
| shout. He spoke in strong terms of the
restoration of good feeling between the
sections, and paid high compliment to
| the Army Of Northern Virginia, which he
said had never lost battle. yet lost the
cause it was fighting for. He was satisfied
| that the enthusiasm With which he had
been received in every part of the State was
due not to the fact that he had ridden at
the head of Confederate division and was
now riding at the head of democratic cav
alcades, but to the fact that he was the
democratic standard-bearer in the fight a.
gainst corruption and bossism. Republicans
had come to him and offered him their sup
port because they believed he would help
them to stamp out bossism. He had seen
hundreds of colored men in the cavalcades
he had headed. Gen. Lee paid his compli-
ments to Gen. John A. Logan in lively
style. Referring to Gen. Logan's speech
in Baltimore, he said Logan had represent
ed HIM as riding through Virginia in the
''treason-stained saddle of Robert E. Lee. u
The inference was that Robert E. Lee was
| traitor. Was that the sort Of language to
apply to man whom Virginians honored
What does Gen. Logan think Of William
Malone? Did he not as general officer Of
of the Confederacy possess saddle, and
| was that saddle treason-stained or not? Ar
x-Confederate's loyalty would seem to de.
| pend upon his adhesion to the republican
party. Is Malone to be taken to the bo
SONS of Logan and John Sherman, and is
Gen. Lee, because he went down to his
grave true and faithful friend to his peo-
pie, to be denounced as traitor?
Gen. Lees speech was replete with telling
points and humorous sallies. He held the
close attention of his audience throughout.
Speeches were also made by Hon. Rufus
Ayers, candidate for attorney general, and
| W. W. Berry, of Liberty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

If you would have appetite. flesh. color.
strength, and vigor. take Ayers Sarsaparlla,
which will confer them upon you in rapid sue
ccssion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
RUFUS A. AYERS.


Mr.. Rufus A. Ayers, (the 'Little Cart.
driver''), the Democratic candidate for At.
torney- General, is rapidly gaining the re-
putation of being one of the most forcible
speakers on the stump in Virginia. Wher.
ever he speaks he impresses the audience
with his ability, his earnestness, and his
honesty. He does not indulge in anecdotes
and demagogism, but in facts and argu.
ments. He addresses himself to the rea.
son and good sense and patriotism of his
hearers. He 'tstrikes from the shoulder
blows quick and forcible, and woe to his
antagonist in the encounter.
On last Saturday night, he made speech
of only forty minutes in length in Mt
Sidney, and in that time he demonsti aztec
his ability, and convinced his audience thai
he was man of more than usual merit.
On Monday he spoke in Harrisonburg,
and made similar impression there. The
s1ittle cart driver" deserves chariot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
A PLEASANT REMEMBRANcE.-Gen

A PLEASANT REMEMBRANCE E
F. Jones, the democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor Of New York, is re-
membered by the Virginia editors who
made an excursion North few years ago
as their genial host at Binghampton, who
locked the door of his dining room, drop
ped the key in large bowl of punch, and
said no man should leave until the punch
had been drunk down to the bottom, where
lay the key. 1t is scarcely necessary to say
that the key was found in the manner pre-
scribed by Gen. Jones. Could the Virgin
ia editors decide the question there is no
doubt Gen. Jones would be chosen Lieu
tenant G overnor by large majority. -BaH.
Sun
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
BUSINESS Notices.

Encourage home enterprise and buy Reeves
Cats Blood, Bone, and Flesh Fertilizer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

A MONUMENT FOR TURNER AsHHY.-
A meeting is to be held at Harrisonburg,
November 18th for the purpose of taking
such steps as may be thought necessary
with view to raising funds for the purpose
of erecting monument on the spot where
Gen. Turner Ashby was killed, about three
miles southeast of Harrisonburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

COOP SPEECHES BY LEE AND AYERS
The Lynchburg Aduance of Friday, in
speaking of the speeches made in that city
on last Thursday night, says =
eve do not exaggerate when we say
that the speeches last night of General Fitz
Lee and Mr.. Rufus Ayers were the best
ever delivered in this city. We do not say
this merely in compliment to the distin-
guished orators, nor express simply our IN
dividual opinion but we give utterance to
universally conceded fact by an audience
of not less than 1000 intelligent people as
sembled from every quarter. The opening
of General Lee was not particularly striking,
but he soon warmed up to his work, grew
eloquent and powerful, and for more than
two hours held his immense audience SPELL
bound with speech that would have done
/ honor tc the best orator that ever enlisted
the attention of a Virginia audience. Mr..
Ayers astonished everybody, and his speech,
| from the beginning to the close, was un-
questionabiy able and most effective. The
| immense audience broke up near midnight,
after most able and humorous camp-meet-
ing speech from W. W. Berry, Esq, OF
Bedford"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

DIPHTHERIA IN HIGHLAND.-A Nc
Doweil correspondent of the Highland Re
corder says -
1--WE are sorry to learn that Mr.. Whistle
man has lost five children with diphtheria
Mr.. Alexander McCray has lost three
children with the same disease.
Rev. G. A. Joyce's little daughter has
had a severe attack, but is improving slow
ly.
Bessie Baker, niece of J. O. Hobbs, has
been sick for several days. We hope it
will not be diphtheria
-e--<-
FINE DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT GOSHEN.
"A special telegram to the Dispatch un-
der date of the 10th says -
"Clem. Il. Green, of Charlotte, address
ed the largest crowd assembled here this
year. He met with complete ovation at
the hands of the Democracy, and from the
beginning to the end of his speech was
greeted with uproarious applause. Rock.
bridge is certain for Lee, Massey, and
Ayers and our legislative ticket"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

To cure any scrofulous disease or humor try
Ayers Sarsaparilla 1t cleanses the blood of
all impurities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

In order to elect a Democratic Legisla-
ture the Democrats will have to poll the
full Democratic vote. There must be no
'sstay at homes" this year. Malone is work
ing day and night, and if there was ever a
critical period in the history Of Virginia
that period is now.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

JAS. JOHNSON KILLED BY POLICEMAN
JOHN SPILLAN.-In Lexington, Va, on the
night of the 18th inst, Policeman John
Spillan attempted to arrest Mr.. James John
son, who he claims was creating disturb
ance. Mr.. johnson resisted arrest. wrench
ed the policeman's billy from his hand and
struck him some severe blows. In the fight
Policeman Spillan drew his pistol and fired
two shots, one striking Mr.. johnson in the
head, the other going through his heart.
Mr.. johnson died Immediately. Policeman
Spillan at once delivered himself to the au-
thorities. Mr.. Johnson was formerly a
captain on canal boat.
At the trial of Spillan, be was acquitted
on the ground of justifable homicide
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Do you wish to sell, exchange. or rent your
property? If SO, communicate with us at
once that we may advertise il in our new Jour
nal, TO be issued Nov. 18th, 1885. We make no
charge unless we sell or trade. Orr books show
over $500 correspondents. Address
w. P. HILLARY d SON,
Warrenton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

Out of 900 white voters in Danville but
one white man will admit an intention to
vote for Wise for Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

HAVE YOU REMOVED TO ANOTHER PRE-
CINCT SINCE YOU WERE REGISTERED? IFso,
GET YOUR TRANSFER AT ONCE. UNLESS
YOU DO, YOU CANNOT VOTE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21
What Cine Dollar Properly Places. hi.

What Cine Dollar Properly placed Did.
Ticket No. rs 500 sold in fifths, at one dollar
each fifth, one of which is held in Newton, drew
the second capital prize, in The Louisiana
State Lottery on September s. Geo. Jackson,
the driver of Wells, Fargo d Cos express wag-
on. is the lucky man. He is highly eiated at
his good fortune. One day last week he offer
ell half of his ticket for fifty cents which offer
was not accepted. -NeWton (Kas) Republican,
Sept. 8.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-10-21

We summon the people of this country to
witness that the colorline, SO far as il ex-
;sts in this city, is the deliberate work of
the colored people, consummated against the
protests and overtures of the whites. 1t
was the Democratic party that first gave
the colored man recognition by placing him
in the common council and other places of
honor and trust. 1t was the colored man
that spurned these protests and overtures,
and elected to follow the leadership of the
unserupulous gang of carpet baggers that
preyed upon the people of the south for so
many years. But recently the white peo-
pie of this city were willing and anxious to
testify to their colored fellow citizens that
they recognize, d no color in politics, and
again it Was the colored man that raised
the barriers and declared in favor of solid
negro vote. Tue color-line in politics will
continue just SD long as the coiored people
desire it, and no longer.-Petersburg Mder-
appeal.