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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

l, r. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, do hereby certify that the
bond required in the above cause has been
duly executed according to law.
sep29-4t B. f, TERRY, D. C1'k.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
BUMGARDNER IN NELsoN.-The Nelson
Examiner of last. Friday says

"Captain Bumgardner was here on Tues
day, and his gentlemanly bearing and unaf-
fected manners made most favorable i'm.
preston on all those who met him. Owing
to the fact that several other county courts
in the district fall on the same day as ours,
Capt. B. can't speak here on Monday next;
but he expects to speak at four or five places
in the county about the middle of Octo-
Der. Notice of these appointments will be
nublished in time,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

PARLIAMENT ADJoURNs.-Parliam
was on Saturday prorogued until November
II. The first session under the new tory
ministry has cleared up several doubtful
points. 1t has shown that the alliance be-
tween the conservatives and liberal unionists
will bear ordinary working strains; that the
liberal unionists are, if possible, even more
determined than the conservatives against
home rule, or legislation Of any kind that
recognizes the claim of Ireland to be dealt
with in an exceptional manner, and that, as
leader of the House, Lord Randolph Church
ill possesses skill, and the disposition to mix
Cancellation with frmness. Hence the opin-
ion which seems to'prevail that the govern
ment is stronger than when the session
opened. As respects the future, it pro-
poses measures which will test severely its
reputed strength. A bill to facilitate the
transfer of land, great measure for the
reform of local government in the three
kingdoms, and scheme for the reform of
parliamentary procedure with view to
preventing Irish obstruction are promised
for the next session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
ALL FOR "a CENTS,

We must reduce our stock in the next three
months, and for 80 days offer all the follow
ing for only "a cts: 10 pieces choice New and
Popular Music, full size, finely printed; 200 ell
egant designs In Outline for Stamping and En-
broidery 100 late and Popular Songs inclu.
ding all the gems from the MIKADO, as well as
Dream Faces, ""Love, Love. Love, !" sailing"
ETC., etc large collection of new Riddles and
Conundrums, over $50. just the thing for picnic
and social parties; $50 Motto Verses, just side
kinds, 26 Popular Games, Secret Alphabet,
200 Amusing, Interesting and Mysterious Pic
lures, the great game of Fortunes Told, ETC., etc.
We will send all the above in one pacEage TO
any address. all prepaid for "a cents in postage
stamps; packages for soc; u orSl. Address all
orders to !, WORLD MFG CO.,
sep29-4t l23 Nassau ST., n. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
VIEWERS CAVE.

The said property. embracing about 52JS
acres, is located in Augusta county, Va.
about 10 miles N. +. of Staunton, perfectly ac.
cessibie. being only three miles from n depot
on the Valley Railroad, and about one mile
from Depot on the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road. 1t has long been known and visited by
thousands, taking rank with the Natural
Bridge and Niagara Falls, as one OF the great
est natural curiosities of the country.
TERMS: AS much cash as will pay the costs
of suit and sale, and the balance on credit of
one, two, and three years the purchaser to
bearing interest at six PSF cent. from the day OF
sale for the deferred payments and the title 10
be retained as ultimate security.
MARSHALL HANGER,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

l, Jos. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Clrcnit Court of
Augusta Co.. do certify that Marshall Hanger.
Commr, has executed the bond required in
the foregoing case according to law.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of Febru-
airy, 1886. in. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
1870 ACRES

of fine land. admirably located aud in high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded as one of the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
past few years and Is nov in excellent condl-
tion throughout. a new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are in Thorough order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

HutchenS, j. T. de-. Us. James r. Puyis ct ais
i. B. +. Terry, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit
Alex. F. Robertson. Com'r has given the bond
required of him in the above styled cause
Given under my hand this 22nd day of Sep
tember, 1856. b. F. TERRY. d. Cl'k.
sep29-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

The Presbyterian congregation in this
place have extended the vacation of their
pastor, Rev. J. Fl. Smith, by reason of
his ill'health, until January LIST, and Rev.
r. P. Pell will continue to fill his pulpit,
1t is source of deep regret to the many
friends of this eminent young divine that
his feeble constitution keeps him from his
work, and we trust it shall please Him who
doeth all things well to speedily restore
him. Mr. Pell is an able young man, and
is much loved by the church here, and is
doing earnest, conscientious work-Rsck-
ingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN THE ORIENT -
On Sunday last sharp shocks of earthquake
were felt in Constautinoble and Smyrna
But little damage was DONE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
NlRGINEA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerk ;.
" ofilce, Circuit Court. Augusta county
September 18th, 1856 =

NlRGINEA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
" office, Circuit Court, Augusta county,
September 18th, 1886 =
Henry Koiner
VS..
Iolarius KOiner, Irenieus Koiner, Samuel
kolner, Jacob B. Nicholas, James A. Patter-
son. Executor of Peggy Patterson, decd, VIM.
Patterson, John L. Patterson, Samuel w. Pat
terson, solomon FL. Patterson, Margaret J.
patterson. John A. Patterson and Adeline, his
wife, Adam II. Shuey, Barbara Ann Shuey
John Firebaugh and Mary Jane Firebaugh, his
wife. Formerly Shuey), Cyrus j. Barger and
CcrneIia E. Barger. his wife, formerly Kofn-
err Franklin Barger. David McNett, = Goode
and Sarah, his wife. Nicholas and Han
nah. his wife, - Whitmore and Susan, his
wife, and Frances McNett, widow of Jacob
McNett--
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to have q division
of the farm in Augusta county, known as the
Craig place, conveyed to Henry Koiner and
others by a. H H. Stuart, surviving Trustee
and have the interest of Henry Koiner therein
laid off.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Frances
McNett (widow of Jacob McNett), is non-res-
ident of this State ii is ordered that she do ap-
pear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect her interest. Ties e.
B. F. TERRY. Dep. elk.
EHuuSOn d Patrick n a SON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
FOR SALE.
S4O ACR ES

OF EACEIAL EN'E LANE
in Eastern Virginia, right at IL Depot of the
V. M. X. Very well watered and timbered.-
Fencing fair. land Hes beautifully: - suscep-
tble of high Improvement, and offers many
Inducements Comfortable Frame House,
rooms. StNbe ordinary, Milk house. fine
shade In lawn. This Will be sold at a GREAT
BARGAIN to make speedy sale. Lquaie the
low price of SIG 662I an acre Gu easy terms
less for cash. Address
n. W. HILLEARY
r.. E. Agents.
sep22-St Warrenton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

A GOOD PoINT.-The Rockingham Regis
ter makes the following good point against
Gen. Roller
'sGen. Roller has his speeches printed in
ertenso in the Spirit O. the Vailey If there
was any Democracy in them, how much do
you suppose their appearance there would
cost the General?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
WEY ER'S CAVE for SALE
At Public Auction.

By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, Virginia, entered ON the ilth
day OF November, 1885, in the case of MiEHline,
BodDldR & Co., Us. d. G.. Mohleq' and others the
undersigned, as SIP. cial Commissioner, Will
offer for sale. at public auction TO the highest
bidder, Oh
Monday. the 18Th day Of October, 1885,
in front of the Court house of Al gusta county,
StauntOn, Va. that famous nrnnertY knnun as
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

UMORE EARTHQUAKE sHoCKs.-At five
o'clock Monday afternoon another shock
was felt at Charleston, but it did not dc
any damage, though it shook the houses.
1t was felt in different parts of Georgia.
Two shocks were felt at Smithville, N. c.,
one at 11.30 Sunday night and one 4.5C
Monday morning. The wave at Charleston
was from North to South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

[E. M. CUSHING q Son, Auctioneersl
EXFCUTOR'S SALE.-I will sell. at the
II late residence of David Fultz decd. on
the Spring Hill road, about miles from
Staunton, on
Friday, September 2fth 1886,
the following property: head Of Work
Horses, Mich Cows. - lot OF Young Cattle
one Deering Steel Binder new, one Deer,ng
Mower, Wagons. Piows, Harrows, Harness
and various other articles. Also IS acres OF
growing ern.
Terms: $40 and under cash-over that
amount months credit, negotiable note sat
endorsed. j. II. FULIZ.
sepl tbs Ex'or of David Fultz. decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

FbfRUSTEE'S SALE OF PORTABLE
STEAM ENGINE.-By virtue of q deed
OF trust executed to me Trustee, by George
a. Craun, WILL on
Saturday, October Oh, 1886,
sell. at public auction, In front of the Court
honse 10 Staunton, one TEN-HORSE-POWER
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE, together with
all the tools, fixtures. &c., belonging thereto
iERMS-Cash sufficient to pay the costs of
sale, and also to pay a balan ce of about S275 90
due on said Engine-residue in six and twelve
months. equal instruments with interest from
cute his bonds. with approved personal secu-
rity. VIM j. NELSON Trustee
Sep29-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

DElINQUENTS: TAKE N0TEGF.-On
IL the LIST day of the October County Conrt
(Oct. 25th). at the door of the Court House Of
Augusta county, will offer at public sale ali
payers for 1881 and 1885, q description of Wh1ch
real estatecan be seen in the County CLERKS
Office. j. N. MCFARLAND
sepl-St Treasurer of Augusta County
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

Mary Anderson's seven performances for
the benefit of the Charleston sufferers will
begin in Dublin October II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

RAILROAD sUBsCRIPTION.-On Saturday
Halifax county voted one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars by way of subscrip-
ton to the Atlantic and Danville railroad
The majority for the sllhscrintion WAS LARGE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

Miss Mamie Sprinkel, daughter of the
late A. st. G. Sprinkel of Harrisonburg,
died, of consumption, on the Goth inst, at
the residence of her brother, 81. A. Sprinkel
at Cross Roads, Rockingham Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

Mr.. Jacob Rosenberger, a worthy young
man died, of consumption, on the Goth
inst, at "Rosendale," the residence of his
parents, Geo W., and Balbara Rosenberger,
on Smiths Creek Rockingham Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
Col. Chas. 7. O'Ferrall and the Tariff.

In his speech at Charlottesville on Mon
day of last week, Col. O'Ferrall thus gave
his views on the tariff question:
''The chief point touched upon was the
tariff. Colonel O'Ferrall said he was firm
ly upon the Democratic national and State
platforms as far as this question was con-
cerned, and that he could not be elsewhere
and yet be good Democrat. While he
could not comprehend how there could be
such thing as free trade, the tariff ought
to be so adjusted as to furnish revenue and
incidentally protect. being always careful
not to foster monopolies. The tariff, he
explained, is tax, whether paid directly
to the tax gatherer or incidentally in the
purchase of suit of clothes. When Gov
eminent takes from the people more than
is needed for the maintenance of the Gov
eminent it is guilty Of robbery, and people
need protection. That was the kind of pro-
lection he believed in most. He presented
statistics to show that in the matter of
wages the increase under Democratic rule
and under the operations of tariff for-reve-
nue. system in the decade from 1850 to 1860
was equal to Is per cent, while for the same
time from 1860 to 1870, under high pro-
tective tariff, the increase had not exceeded
z per cent. Viewing the same question
from another point, he showed that in the
iron industry the laborer received 1S 7-10
per cent. of the product of his labor, while
the manufacturer received 81 81 100; while
in wooden goods the laborer receives II 7-1O
per cent Of the product of his labor, while
the manufacturer receives 35 per cent. Few
| farmers make more than per cent. on theil
| farms. while protection enables the manu-
| facturer to pocket as much as So. After
running over what is protected Colone
O'Ferrall said: Everybody preys on the
He ploughs his field with protected pillow
puts in his grain with protected drill, cut
it with protected reaper, hauls to the de
pot ON protected wagon, loads it on pro
tected car, and it is hauled over protected
rails to an unprotected market.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
Railroad from New Castle in Craig County
to Roanoke City.


On Monday of last week delegation
from Roanoke city was sent to New Castle
to offer inducements for the Craig Com
PAW to run its road TO Roanoke city, and
on Wednesday an agreement was made
that the road would be run to that city on
the condition that its citizens would sub
scribe stock to the amount of 800, OOO.-'
The Roanoke Leader congratulates that city
heartily on the prospect and zealously urges
a vote to subscribe that amount of stock
After stating the conditions mentioned
above, the Leader says
soThis means business, and it becomes the
duty of every enterprising citizen to put his
shoulder to the wheel and start the ball in
motion, and when election day rolls round
to deposit his ballot unhesitatingly in favor
of the road.
Some citizens who have not as yet given
this matter any particular attention may be
.unfavorably impressed with the idea of
voting one hundred thousand dollars for
stock in new road, and thus increasing
our taxes, but we feel sure when such citi-
zens carefully look into the true situation
of affairs and consult with those who have
already made this thing study, they will
at once take different view and join hand
in hand with all enterprising men.
So far as the idea that taxes will be in
creased on account of the voting for our
city to take the stock is concerned, we can
only say, that such ideas are preposterous,
from the fact that, even if the road should
not pay it's stockholders a cent, the addi-
tionai revenue from the increased value of
property, new enterprises that would un-
doubtedly settle here, and increase in bust
ness generally would more than pay the in
terest on the money invested, and Roanoke
would continue to grow both in size and
Importance.
Now, in the first place, this new road
opens up to Roanoke new country, which
must necessarily be of great advantage to
US and in the second place, all of the pro-
duction of the country through which this
road runs will be sent to or through Roam
oke for market. But the most important
of all is the great mineral lands reached by
this road. Inexhaustible beds of iron ore,
| manganese and baratese there abound, and
| with the extensive preparations for mining
that are now being perfected, this COM
munity will reap rich harvest from the
new enterprise, and a bright future is GER
| tainly in store for US all. Therefore let
every body work together and lend strength
to the scheme. The LEADER will do all in
it's power to advance Roanoke, and shall be
ever ready to advocate any enterprise that
we think will prove advantageous to oul
thrifty and rapidly growing city,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
PerilOus Position of an Eronaut at the Oma
ha Gair-FrOundS.

OMAHA, NEB., September 7.-Professor
Oscar Hunt, an RrOnaut, was engaged by
the managers of the Omaha Fair to give
ascensions during this week. AT noon to-
day, when on the eve of going up, and
while sitting on his trapeze, one of the
stay ropes was prematurely cut. The big
air7ship swayed around in such way as to
break the other rope and throw the balloon
out of it's course. Efforts of the 8ronaut
to regain control were fruitless and the bal
loon went bounding upward, striking first
one building, then another. The people be-
low stood with bated breath, when the flag
staff on the cupola struck the Professor on
the back of the head. rendering him insen-
sible, so that he fell from the trapeze. His
body shot downward through the air, and
twenty feet below struck the cornice of the
cupola, projection less than a foot wide.
He struck so that his body fell upon the
ledge, and was held by sprig of iron
which pierced his clothing.
Relief was sought at once, but some min
utes elapsed before the unfortunate man
could be released from his perilous mid air
position and landed safely upon the ground.
In the course of time he regained conscious
ness. The balloon arose high, hoated
around for awhile, and then landed in the
city about two miles from where it broke
away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
Prince Alexander.
PRINCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OVER THE
PRINCES ABsENCE-GREAT EXCITEMENT.

LONDON, Sept. 2.-Alexander's fete day
was the occasion of rejoicing at Pbilipopo-
lis. The festivities were continued through
out the night. Bodies of troops, headed
by bands, paraded through the town, and
the streets resounded with the cheers of the
populace. In the evening a brilliant dis
play of fireworks was made.
The following dispatch has been sent to
Prince Alexander, signed by 200 Deputies !:
"We deeply grieve over your absence
from your beloved country. We earnestly
desire to see among US our hero Prince, the
defender of our national liberty and indie
pendence." The officers of all the garri-
sons have telegraphed similar messages to
to the Prince.
Great excitement has been caused at
Chatham by the unexpected receipt OF ur-
gent orders from the admiralty to expedite
the completion of men-of-war. Relays of
workmen are to be employed day and night
if necessary. This activity is regarded as
indicating possible continental complica-
tions.
The Morning Posts Berlin correspondent
says that Austria has formally notified Ger
many that Austria will oppose any attempt
by Russia to encroach upon the liberties OF
the Balkans. A special messenger has
started for Strasburg with important dis
patches for Emperor William. The Aus
trian newspapers, while deploring the pos
sible necessity of war, agree that it must
be cheerfully resorted to if it will prevent
greater calamities in the future.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
Death of an Aged COlOred Woman.

Some two or three weeks ago, Mary
Watts, a colored woman, died in Lexington,
aged 113 years. She was the mother of
Rev. Frank Sharp a well-known colored
preacher, living near Wesley Chapel, and
from above the following information is
obtained of the oldest person ever known
in Rock bridge: She was born in Bedford in
1918, and was brought to Rockbridge about
so years ago, by the late Mrs. Jno. W. Hamil-
ton. with whom she lived until emancipated
in 1865. She was the mother of fifteen chill
dren and was married three times, the issue
being five children by each marriage. She
had near 100 grandchildren. For IS years
she had been member of the Baptist
church. She leaves a daughter in this place.
aged IS years, and the Rev. Frank Sharp is
now verging on four-score Her father was
a full blOoded Indian, and the characteristics
of that race were notably conspicuous both
in her physiognomy and temperament.
Her recollections of important event in the
history of this country were clear, and her
mental faculties never failed her, even to
her last day. Her life spanned the history
of the United States as Republic, she
being eight years old when CORVALLIS
surrendered, and 26 years old when Wash
ington died.-Lermgton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-15
The Canvass Opened in Alleghany-The
Rival Candidates for Congress Meet
upon the Hastings.

There was not large crowd in town on
Tuesday last, not even the regulation
gathering for political occasions. Unusually
requires several ''shakings up in the way
Of public discussions to bring our people
up 10 enthusiasm Cd political questions. As
had been previously announced there was a
public discussion of the issues of the canvass
between Capt. James Bumgardner, Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress, and Mr..
Jacob Yost, Republican candidate for the
same office. The terms of the discussion,
ia accordance with an agreement previous
ly made by the candidates themselves,
we're, Capt. Bumgardner to open in an hour,
Mr.. YOst to follow 10 an hour and quarter,
Capt. Bumgardner half hour, and Mr.. Yost
TO close in fifteen minutes. Promptly at 10
O'Clock Mr.. Jas. Bowler introduced Capt.
Bumgardner as the next Congressman from
the Tenth district. Capt. Bumgardner
started out with graceful reference to the
support he received at the hands of the
Allegheny delegation in the Lexington Con-
vention and then proceeded to discuss the
record of the Republican party from the
days of Reconstruction down to the time
that the people of the United States remov-
ed them from power. The speech was
logical and convincing and dealt altogether
with facts that are beyond dispute. In the
hands of so able reasoner as Mr.. Bumgard-
ner, the despotism of Republicanism was
depicted in strong. forcible terms. Our
space is too limited to follow the argument
of Mr.. Bumgardner, but in his opening
speech he demonstrated pretty plainly that
he knew what he was talking about, and
gave Alleghanians an hour of good, solid
political doctrine, untrimmed with fur
ho1a nj oSbu
Mr.. Yost was introduced during our alb
sence and his opening remarks we did not
hear. When we reached the courthouse he
was wading into the tariff with gloves off.
Indeed this theme and the Blair bill Occu-
pied the entire time of the Republican can
didate. Mr.. Yost is good speaker, to
deny this would be useless, but we go fur
Their and say that his excellence in the
speaking line consists almost entirely in the
adroit manner in which he dresses up
sophistry and presents it as argument.
Why we recall with vividness the speech
of Mr.. Yost here two years ago, in which
the same arguments, the same promises
we're made, but then it was for a cOntinu-
ance of Republican power. We remember
also that MIR. Yost said then that should
Democracy triumph, our furnaces would
be ruined. Democracy did triumph, and
our furnaces are burning brighter than in
1884. On Tuesday the same thing in sub
stance was predicated, If we did not put the
country back where it was in 1884. All
these things and much more of the same
kind were in Mr.. Yost's speech. Now let
the thinking man put Mr.. YOst's statements
alongside of the actual facts and he will
find woful discrepancy. But we have
anticipated Mr.. Bumgardner, who, in the
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