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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

States to the whole people, that there is no
hope of an amicable arrangement with the
Administration. have cherished, sir, q
most ardent hope that matters would be
solved peaceably. If there be any man
upon this floor who has cherished more
ardent, more decided, a more, l must
say, religious and sincere love for this Union
than any other, claim to be that man.
Seventy-nine years ago, the people OF
Augusta deputed my father to this city as
member of the Convention to ratify and
adopt the Constitution which formed this
Union. After lapse of three quarters Of
century, the same county, the descend
ants of the same constituency, have de-
puted me here to uphold and sustain it. l
have, therefore, sir, Evolutionary attach
ment to the Union. l will stand by it, sir,
as long as l can stand by it consistently
with the honor and the interests of Vir-
ginia. must confess that my hopes in the
perpetuation of the Union, as it now stands,
have Feen greatly weakened. if they have
not been entirely destroyed"
These impressive words, uttered in the
presence of the President OF the United
States and for his consideration, and, may
it not be said by his request, on that mo-
mentous occasion, by statesman and
patriot of Virginia, find no place, nor even
reference in the narrative of these writers.
They are part of the history, so eminent.
ly worthy of the oldest Commonwealth as
her representatives spoke in her behalf in
the most serious crisis that ever occurred.
If the critics had desired to refer to the
concluding interview, the same opportunity
existed for it that was availed of by them
for the first. 1t seems that they did moi
consider it worthy of even the eongenia
jeer with which they dismissed the Com
missioners from Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
ANNOUNCEMENTs.

The following ticket for the City Officers and
members OF the Council Is recommended to the
voters OF Staunton. who favor good govern.
ment.
1t has been made up, after careful delibera.
ton and counsel, by friends of an economical
and conservative adm inistration Of the affai 9
of the city; and no name Is on the ticket with
out the full knowledge and consent ofthe can
didate.
1t will be observed that all classes of the
communicable laboring man, the mechanic,
the merchant, the professional man-are here
accorded representation; and the ticKet il COM
posed of men who are believed to measure up
to the Jeffersonian requirements of honesty,
capacity and fafthfulness.
No partisan political interests are sought to
be subserved by the election of this ticket.
Democrats and Republicans. Prohibftionists
and Observation-Disclosures, are included In Its
representation; and In Its broad and liberal
scope 1t Invites the support of all men OF all
shades of political faith and of all business
callings as Representative Business Ticket.
Your cordial and active support of THE CIT
IZENs' TICKET in Its entirety during the can
vass and at the polls, is earnestly invited by
THE CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
WALNUT GROVE ESTATE
FOR SALE.

rHE Subscribers offer sale one OF the best
and most desirable farms in the
Valley Of Virginia. located aoout miles west
Of the city Of Staunton, In the county of Au-
gusta, Va, and one mile south of Swoope's De-
pot Of the Chesapeake Ohio Railroad. ON
Shenandoah. and formerly known az tho aJa-
cob Baylor" Farm. 1t contains
ABOUT 662 ACRES
of rich and highly improved limestone land,
Of which about 20 acres are In native Forest
oak, walnut. hickory. DC. about rs acres in
small grain (sowed with grass). about 100 acres
In timothy meadow, and the remainder In
The fields are abundantly supplied with rum
ming water. and there are two never failing
springs at the upper end Of the place. tae wa
s ss pi as Also T%o oRcaARps Vo OF
FINE FRUITS IN FULL BEARING, con-
sisting OF Apples, Peaches. Cherries, Pears,
the public road, into two farms. and could be
further subdlvided to good advantage.
The improvements are first class; : consisting
DWELLING HOUSE. with all the usual out
buildings and appointments,-Ice house. am
pie Stabling for horses. and one OF the best ar
ranged Cattle Barns with 30 stalls) in the
state recently completed. There Is also
TENANTS HOUSE on an
other part Of the place. The fencing is COM
II being plank. 1t is easily accessible. by good
roads and conveniently near to depot, church,
Staunton is known far and wide as an educa-
tiopal centre for both sexes, and the public in
situations make a steady home market for all
produce the year round. This is a most attract
I've home in neighborhood OF thrifty farmers,
kindly and hospitable,-mostly of Scotch
Irish and German stock,-and there Is no
more healthful or delightful climate on the
continent.
The farm Is undulating, with a number OF
building sites Commanding panoramic views
of mountain and valley unsurpassed in beauty.
The land, naturally of the best, has been In
the hands of good farmers for generations back
and is consequently in high state ofimprove-
ment, producing an abundance OF all kinds Of
grain as well as the various grasses for hay
and pasturage.
Unless sooner disposed of privately, the
property will be sold Preserving the
grain CROP a. public auction, on the premises,
at the residence of the late George W. Swoope,
Thursday, the 18th day of June, 1888.
TERMS:-Unless otherwise agree, ons-fourth
cash and the balance in three annual pay.
ments, bearing interest on bonds with person.
al security and the title retained or trust deed
taken.
Immediately after the sale OF the land, we
will sell about 200 bushels of wheat.1 two-horse
wagon, piows, harrows, farming Implements,
&C., and also lot of Household and Kitchen
Furniture. and one Cooking Stove.
MRS. MARGARET ]. swooPE.
SOL. L. VAN METER,
E.S. VAN METER,
Lexington. KY.
Or, THOS. D. RANSOM, Attorney,
Or, VIM. A. BURNETT,
may l6-l88S-tds Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
Mr.. Voorhees, Apologies to the Senate,
but mot to Mr.. ingalls,.

WAsHI NOTION, May 8.-Iu the Senate,
after the transaction of morning business,
(and VIII lie Mr.. Harris was in the chair and
Mr.. ingalls, on the door,) Mr.. Voorhees,
rose and said:
81 ssMr. President, if do not interfere with
the business of the Senate, desire to make
q sta tement which conceive to be due to
the Senate, and which is personal to myself.
1t is we'll known that / have been seriously
indisposed aud confined to my room almost
exclusively during the last week. visited
the Senate yesterday with the purpose of
making the statement which I shall mako
now. The opportunity, however, did not
present itself until, suffering 80 much, l
withdrew from the Capitol and went home.
Referring to the discussion in which l par
ticipated last week, desire to say to the
Senate that, however severe the proyoea-
ton which was given, yet made use of
language at that time contrary to parliament
tary rules and usages and to the decorum
of the Senate. regret having used such
language and tender proper apology to
the Senate of the United States for doing
SO. My high respect for the dignity Of this
body, of which have been for many years
now member. as well as my eelf-respect,
induce me to make this statement"
| Without any comment on his part, Mr..
Ingalls, resumed his seat as presiding officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Malone is for Sherman, and that means
"a votes 10 the Chicago Convention for Sher.
mans nomination, is the way Virginia Re.
publicans are referred to. 1t is an interest.
ing attitude in which to place 14O, 900 Re.
publicans voters and presumed freemen.-
Valley Nrginian.
Yes, it is rather humiliating, but "what
are you going to do about it?" For, as you
say, che has clutch on the machinery OF
the party that cannot be loossned for the
present."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

THE JACKSON STATUE TO BE ERECTED
Mr.. Edward S. Valentine, the well known
sculptor, was in Lexington, on the 9Th in
slant, and had conference with the officials
and executive body of the Jackson Memorial
Association, looking to the erection of a
memorial to mark the resting place of Gen.
Thos. ]. jackson. The association having,
after years of toll, failed to raise the $40, 900
necessary for the proposed monument, and
having decided to use the 81, 900 now to the
credit of the association, Mr.. Valentine was
called in to give his opinion. The matter
having been fully discussed, the association
gave Mr.. Valentine an order for model of
heroic size, eight feet high, in full uniform,
bronze statue, and to cost SO, 900, the model
to BE- ready for inspection by September 1,
when the association will decide the matter
The only plaster cast of Jackson's face TAX
en- during the war by Walk is now the prop
erty of Valentine, and will be used for the
model. The pedestal will cost So, 600, which
will run the cost up to $4,000, of which
$1,000 will have to be raised yet. The as
ISOLATION, however, feel equal to the emer-
gency. Mrs. Jackson having consented to
the plans of the association as to design,
location and artist. the work will now be
pushed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

A CHANCE AT CHICAao.-There still is
some hope for the delegates of the "kick-
ers." There is still chance that though
Malone will not admit them to the State
Convention they may be received at the
National Convention at Chicago. The
Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch says =
SAT present it seems very probable that
they will be admitted to the convention, as
the friends of the other candidates will not
be disposed to set aside the instructions oil
the National Committee in order to admit a
solid delegation for Sherman"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

KILLED BY LIaHTNING.-On Friday
night last, colored woman named Lucy
jackson was killed by lightning in her cab
in on Mr.. Bullock's place. several miles
south of Charlottesville. Her daughter, Ell
la, and little boy were in the room at the
time. Ella had her clothing torn from her
and was badly shocked, and the lightning
set fire to the clothing and other articles
about the room. The little boy, strange to
say, was not the least injured, and had the
presence of mind to put out the fire.-Char-
lottesrile Chronicle, May 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Foul MURDER IN W. VA.-ln Peasants
Co., W. Va, Monday night, Jacob Morgan
was murdered in his own house in the pres
ence of his wife by two men. He was shot
and stabbed in the breast and his throat
cut. Morgan had recently been paid 5000
pension money, and it is believed the object
of the murderers was robbery, but there
was only $15 in the house, and they failed
to find tina t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

WHAT THE FARMER HAS IN THE BILL
"A table prepared by Representativ.
Stewart, of Georgia, and forming part O.
the excellent speech delivered by him il
the tariff debate, shows that family of six
persons living on farm is taxed by the
present tariff $136 year, 500 of which
would be removed by the passage of the
Mills BILL The farmer has this interest Of
500 in the bill, but families of six persons
in all occupations have like interest
Everybody must have clothes, house room,
sugar, salt and other like things. whether
living on farm or not.-BaH. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

The frauds of Malone and his unscru-
pulous henchmen perpetrated to control the
Petersburg Convention, will result in a
final and complete overthrow of the au-
tocracy.-Valley Virginian.
We will not have long to wait to see
whether this prediction will be verified. We
have but little faith that it will be, and be.
lieve that the "Mahone methods" and his
"malign influence" will continue to domi.
nate the Republican party of this State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Ohio Republicans have never been noted
for giving the colored brother-their natu-
raj ally-a half show in politics or anything
else. Whenever he has popped up his head
and asked for slice of pie. he has always
been remorselessly whacked across the
sconce by the Republicans with rolling
pin of remorseless forgetfulness. let no
class of political frauds are louder than
Ohio radicals in calling on other States to
do what they lamentably fail in.-Rich.
State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

REPUBLICAN STATE CONTEMPORARIES
Republican State Convention will meet at
Petersburg to-morrow-Thursdsy the 18th.
The Richmond correspondent of the Bait
Sun Says
"Col. VIM. Lamb, of Norfolk, devoted
friend of Malone, a fine pariiamentarian
and an able speaker, will it Ii unoerseooo'
be temporary chairman OF the convention'
Malone will call the convention 10 oroer'
and will probably be very severe on M NJ.
Wise for his attempt to dethrone MIN. tuo
GENERAL impression seems to be that the
kickers will secede and form another con-
yention. though Mr.. Wise is on record as
declaring that he intends to remain IN tine
convention and fight it out there. There
is no doubt Malone will be reelected chair
man of tho State executive commlttee,
though his denunciations of Mr.. Blame
would place him in o singular ATTITUDE
should the Maine statesman be ren0minas-
ed. Mahone's delegates at large to Cnicago
will probably be himself, Col. Lamb, OF
Norfolk. w. G. Elan, of Louisa, and r. .:
Blair, of Wythe, or Congressman Bowen, Oh
Tazewell.
Mr.. Wise will 60 to Chicago whether
elected delegate or not, and has already
secured quarters at the Palmer House.
The Petersburg convention will adopt a
strong protection platform, and insist upon
the retention of duties on all articles which
this State is interested in having protected;
insist upon the repeal of the tax on tobacco
and fruit brandies, and the abolition Of the
internal revenue. 1t will assail President
Cleveland's message on the tariff, and his
administration generally"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

We are in favor of Malone ruling the Re-
publican party in Virginia. We insist that
he shall continue as master and that the
balance shall follow while he cocks his hat
and leads on. We further favor the nomi-
nation of John Sherman as the Republican
candidate for President, and regret
that Eliza Pinston being dead, cannot
give heI personal assistance in the cam
paign. We propose with Cleveland to
break up the nest, and put q quietus to
radicalism, and the bloody shirt and Sher-
man, and Malone will give US square is
sue.-W hitehead's Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

BLAINE IN THE FIELD.-The evidences
are multiplying daily that Blaine, "vhile
lost to sight," is ito memory DEAR" with
the rank and file of the Republican party.
The so-called "Plumed Knight is an ex-
ceedingly willy politician, who "lays his
pipes'' and ''pulls his wires" after the most
approved fashion of demagogie cunning
Notwithstanding his ''tattoed" record, he
will be, or he will name, the nominee, and
his efforts IN either event will give the ma
tional Democracy full opportunity for its 5
it looks now as if it will have substantial
help from Malone. who seems to ''size up"
the '.man from Name with remarkable
accuracy Norfolk Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
OF all the protectionists in this country

OF all the protectionists in this country
none is more pronounced than Mr.. Carne.
gle, the rich iron manufacturer of Pitts
burg, and none louder in their assertions
that protective tariff protects labor. And
Mr.. Carnegie locked out his hands some
time ago, and now that he has re-opened his
Pinkerton's detectives against the assaults
of the very men who, he says, are protect,
ed by the tariff of which he is such strong
advocate. Mr.. Carnege's workme have
learned that though the tariff enables him
to increase their wages, he doesn't do it.
And it is the same with all other rich and
monopolistic protected manufacturers
Alec. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

A LARGE CAsTING.-The Bethlehem, Pa,
Iron Co. on the evening of the 10th inst,
made the largest single casting ever at
tempted in America, being the base
for the large steel compressor to be used in
the new GIN steel works. One hundred
and twenty-four tons Of molten metal were
poured into the mould. The cast will re-
quire several weeks to cool 1t is believed
to have been perfectly successful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

THE WILL OF Roscoe CoNKLING.-
UTICA, May 9.-The will of Roscoe Conk-
ling was offered for probate before Surro.
gate Bliss today. The text of it is as fol-
lows: II, Roscoe Conkling, of Utica, N.
Y, do make, publish and declare my last
will and testament as follows: l give, de-
wise and bequeath to my wife Julia, aud to
her heirs, assigns, forever, all my property
and estate, whether real, personal or mix
mony whereof 1 hereunto sign my name
this 21st day of June. A. D., 1887.
"RosCoE CoNKLlNG."
The will is witnessed by Ellis FL Roberts
and G. H. Hopkins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Thrown OVER CLIFF. AND KILLED
A despatch from Wheeling, w. Va, dated
Saturday, SAYS
"Near Bloomington last evening James
Boughner, well-known citizen of Garrett
county, was thrown over cliff los fest
high by Pat Farley and was instantly kill
ed. Farley is insane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Mr.. Cooper, Chairman of the Republican
committee of Pennsylvania, and the staunch
friend, adviser and helper of Gen Malone,
has just been turned down by his own par
ty in his own State. The Generals friends
in other States may come to grief, but as
long as the Republican party shall contin-
ne to be effective in Virginia, so long will
the General, by means of his methods
and ''malign influence" be its head and
front. The very men who are "kicking''
at him now will bs pulling their strongest
in his traces next November. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

The New York Times is of the opinion
that, no matter what the Democratic
House of Representatives may or may not
do with tariff reform, the issue is bound to
90 to the people through Mr.. Cleveland's
unmistakable and irrevo cable policy on this
important subject. The Times is right.
In the course of time tariff reform for the
United States will come as surely as Home
Rule for Ireland. For both measures ara
based ON common sense and fair play
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
"Good Looking, But Can't Come In"

1t is very evident that Malone has no
idea of recognizing the delegates appointed
at the District Conventions called by what
he calls the "kickers.'' He has issued a
circular denouncing such calls as sbogus
and unauthorized" and "warns all duly
elected and loyal delegates to pay no atten-
ton whatever to such pretended calls" and
''to abstain from any recognition of these
unwarranted, seditious and disorganizIng,
but vain efforts to create delegates to the
National Convention who cannot be certi-
fed here nor recognized at Chicago as such,
by any lawful authority"
1t is evident from the nature of Mahone's
circular that none but Malone and Sherman
delegates will be admitted to the conven-
ton, and that they will there determine
each District delegation for itself "whether
it will then and there appoint two delegates
to Chicago and one elector, or will adjourn
to some agreed place to do that work."
The delegates of the kickers will find that
though, in the language of the song, "they
are quite good looking, they can't come in. "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.
/ respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Commissioner OF
the Revenue for the city of stanton. During
my term of office. have done all in my power
to protect the interests of the city and protect
the individual rights of citizens. In asking my
fellow citizens to return me to office, pledge
the same fidelity to duty as have endeavored
to render in the past.
mar Tide IT. j. CRowDER.
We are authorized to announce W. H.GOODE
for the Office of Commissioner of Revenue for
the city of stanton. feb 29-tde
I respectfully announce myself q candidate
for Commissioner OF the Revenue for the City
of stanton. ri. W. abby.
feb 2l-tde.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

A NORFOLK COUNTY FARMER CUTs HIS
THROAT WITH A RAzoR.-A Norfolk cor.
respondent of the Richmond Dispatch says
that 'Mr. George Beveredge, a wealthy
and well-known farmer of Norfolk county,
committed suicide Saturday morning at his
residence, near Deep Greek, by cutting his
throat He got up rather early and walk
ed around his farm after breakfast for over
an hour. Returning to his house he went
to his bed-chamber, and while sitting on
the side of his bed oat his throat from ear
to ear with razor. Drs. Butt and Hope
were summoned from Portsmouth, but
their services were unnecessary. He was
not i'll, and it is not known what was the
cause of the suicide. Deceased was sixty.
seven years of age"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

The art of taxation consists, according to
famous French Minister of Finance, M.
Colbert, in $50 plucking the goose as to get
the greatest amount of feathers with the
least amount of squalling." The New Or
leans States says "That describes the
working of the protective tariff to dot ;
but, in spite of the dizziness of the art, the
American goose is beginning TO recognise
that the plucking of his feathers is not i'm
partial, bigger handfuls being torn from
some quarters than from others. So be has
begun to squawk in earnest"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Our Western contemporaries know how to
hit the nail on the head. They say that the
republicans in Congress who want the
whiskey tax removed and the tax on wool
len goods increased are standing on dear
clothes and cheap drunk platform.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

THREATENED DISASTER. Missis-
sippi River is very high and rising and
threatens to iufict great destruction. Per-
sons are removing from the low grounds
and driving their stock to higher grounds.
The entire town of Alexandria, Mo-. is in
undated, and five feet of water covers the
principal streets. If any of the levees
should break, as is feared, the destruction
of property and probably of life would be
fearful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

DISSOLUTION.-Ha this day sold
IL my interest in the concern OF EAKLE
q JONES to Mr.. n. E. Summerson, wish to
express my gratitude to the public for its past
liberal patronage, and respectfully ask q
continuance of the same for the new firm.
Z. JONES.
Mr.. e. I. JONES has agreed to settle up the
business of Eakle and Jones, and can be found
at all times at their former stand, All persons
who are indebted to us will please call and set
tie promptly. and those having claims against
US will please present them for payment. We
will insist upon prompt settlement, as our
books must be closed at once.
Mr.. H. e. SUMMERSoN having bought the
interest o Mr.. e. l. Jones. in the late firm OF
Eakle & Jones, the business will be continued
under the firm name Of EAKLE & JONES.
The new firm requests the continued patron
age of the public. 1t shall be our aim, by
close personal a ttention to the store, to give
entire satisfaction to all who may honor us
with their trade.
AS Free delivery to the depots and all parts
of the city. Respectfully,
EAKLE & SUMMERSON.
staunton. Va. May LIST, lssS.-St