Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-07
Don't forget the zEOURNING GOODS. at
ap7-it Shirley & TATLOR'S.
from the warrenton True Index

From the "arrentOn True 1nGeX.
SrAUNToN, VA, March 81, 'S6.
Dear Inder:-
If it were possible for you to look into the In
ternal Rev Office at this place, in charge of the
very efficient Collector, Capt. Shepperd. am
sure that you would agree that never in your
life have you seen such e happy and content
ed set of clerks. You would find each one
wearing upon his countenance an expression
indicative of confidence and trust. since they
have become thoroughly acquainted with their
separate duties, they experience no difficulty
in keeping their records and everything per-
tanning to the Office in perfect orcer. They
think Capt. Shepperd deserves a great deal of
credit for his wise selection of such very eff
cient force. The Capt is now we'll up to his du-
ties. He knows exactly what is nece Ssary to
have DONE and how it should be done. think
the present force would cheerfulIy consent to
run this branch of the Government so long as
our grand old party is in power, notwithstand-
ing the fact that the indications are for very
long lease, probably AZ years or more. This will
depend entirely upon how soon we make a big
blunder. If the Republicans should by acct
dent get control, we will surrender the office
without complaint, and not squirm and whine
like whipped ours, and resort to every vile
means to hold on to what we are not entitled.
We believe in the Old maxim that to the vic
tors belong the spoils.
am much pleased with Staunten and its
people. 1t is a very pretty and fourishiDg
city; its citizens are sociable and hospitable -
Business of all kinds appears to be on the in
crease. good many of the merchants have
received their Spring goods They tell me the
indications are that they will have q large
trade when the Spring opens.
By the way. two Warrento boys have been
citizens of this place Tor some time. refer to
Meade White and Hugh McIlhany; Hugh will
be better remembered by his old schoolmates
as 'Sorrel Top.'') Meade arrived here in 1870
without dollar IA his pocket and commenced
the practice of la ". By diligent study, perse-
verance, and strict attention to business, he
has won an enviable reputation. He was elect
ed several years ago Commonwealth's Attor-
ney for the county, which position he still
holds, and can do so az long as he desires it,
He has also q very extensive practice in the
adjoining counties. n few years back he was
prominently mentioned as the most available
man to repre- sent this District in Congress, and
strongly urged by his numerous and inf1uen
tial friends to consent to let his name go be
fore the Convention Not being willing to sac
rifce his extensive ard remunerative practice,
he positively declined the honor. His reputa-
ton as a criminal lawyer ranks higher than
any other in this section of the State Hugh
McIlhany is Secretary of the StauntOn Life As
| sociation considered here to be the best com.
psny in the State. Hugh is looked upon as be-
ing superb business man, is very popular
and influential. mention the success of these
two Warrentonians, feeling satisfied that 1t
will be as gratifying to their numerous friends
in and about Warrenton as it was to me.
J. c. COLOGNE.