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CHI. A. STUART, Foreman.
COLONIES CHAMBERS AND TODD

An impressive and affecting feature of the
closing scenes of Saturday night, was the
presence Of those two gentlemen at the DEATH
bed oftheir loDg-lsved General. In the bat
to Of the Thames they were the chosen aids
Of the Conmander-in-Chief. Col. Todd was
aid, and acting Adjutant General from 1912,
until Gen. Harrison resigned in 1914. Both
Col. Todd and Col. Chambers were in the
hottest Of the fight, on the right hand fork Of
the Thames. They stood by Gen. Harrison
whore the bullets flew thickest, and when he
told them to prime their pistols-thathe was
determined not to be taken alive. They have
stood by him devotedly from that day TO this
and during the late political campaign, no
two men were more Jealous oractive in repel-
ling the assaults of the Generals enemies, or
in defending his fair fame, than they. They
stood by him night and day during this, the
Generals last battle with the King of Terrors,
end saw that all was done that could be, TO
resist his final conqueror, death.-There has
seldom occurred an instance gilmore enduring
and devoted mutual attachment, confidence,
and friendship.
Before his death, Gen. Harrison showed
how highly hs estimated Col. Chambers, by
appointing him Governor of Iowa. He had
also fully determined tc manifest his conf
dence in Col. Todd, by nominating him to the
Senate for mission Observation-Disclosures
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FLORIDA

The Indians are still coming in to the diff
ferent posts in small parties, and surrendering
themselves for removal west. The number
of Indians still remaining in Florida is esti-
mated at 5000.
In exploringthe Everglades, Col. Harvey
made some geographical discoveries, and late
ly he has added something to our stock of
knowledge in Natural History, by killing
behind Key Larzo two ofthe animals hereto
fore considered fabulous among us called
"Man-i-tee." From what can learn it is a
sort Of Sea Cow, or some thing between a
Porpoise and Il Seal, about Is feet long, with
a head like cow and two small hippers-
neat weight about $500 pounds-cannot
leave the Watersheds on the grass of the
margin, and propels itself forward by broad
tail.
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CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

The election in Connecticut took place on
Monday the Sd inst. We have the result
from all the towns but Ia in the State.
VIM. w Ellsworth and Charles Hawley
are reelected as Governor and Lieutenant
Governor by majori,ies varying not far from
5,5OO-showing handsome increase upon
last year.
Six Wing members of Congress are elected,
viz.-Joseph rrumbull, in the Hartford dis
trict, by majority Of 1880; VIM. w. Board
man, in the New Haven and Middlesex dis
trict, by 100; Thomas w. Williams, In the
New London district, by 575; Thomas L..
Smith, in the Litchlield district, by about 500;
John ii. Brockway, in the Windham and Toll
land district, by Ole; and Thomas G. Osborne,
in the Fairfield district, by about $50.
In Is out of 81 Senate districts already
heard from the Wings have been successful
in II.
In the lower house Of the Legislature the
Wligs will have a majority large enough for
all practical purposes, though, owing TO some
local differences not so strong one as In the
previous Legislature.
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Richmond, March %.
PUBLIC SALE.

RY virtue of deed of trust executed to
1.-THE subscriber by Addison Todd, dated
the 25th of February, 1899, and duly record
ed in the Clerks Office of Augusta County
Court-and for the purposes therein mention
ed, Twill, on Saturday the LIST day of May
next, proceed 70 sell, at public auction, on
the premises, in said county of Augusta, for
cash. all the entire interest Of the said Add-
son Todd, in the whole estate of his father,
James Todd, decd. which interest extends
to the one eighth part of the whole estate, and
is more particularly described in the last
will and testament Of said Jas. Todd, which
is also duly recorded in the Clerks Office,
aforesaid.
Acting as Trustee, l will, of course, convey
only such title TO the purchaser as is vested
in me by the trust deed aforesaid.
ERASMUS STRIBLING.
April ids
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Six hundred Acres
OF EXCELLENT LAND
TIR. SALE.

DESTROYS of emigrating South, on &C.
count Of rheumatic Affections, l offer for sale,
the above land, adjoining the Town of Lib
erty, Bedford Courthouse. 200 acres of it
is first rate tobacco land, and elegantly tim
bered. Ovor 900 acres we'll set in clover.
timothy, sc. The whole well enclosed, and
in high state of improvement. 1t lies on
the great Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike.
25 miles from Lynchburg, which with Liber-
ty, affords an excellent market for every
thing that can be raised on it. Tho Barns.
Negro Houses, Threshing Machine. and Or
chards, are extensive and good. My House
and Lot in Liberty, overlooking the planta-
ton, is also for sale, and is much the most
extensive& commodious private residencei in
town. The whole would suit professional,
a farming or planting gentleman well, and
will be for sale until sold. Terms will DO
accommodating to an early applicant. Cen
tlemen in the Valley of Va. desiring to pur-
chase fine productive estate at half the
price of much of their Valley lands, are in
vited to come, view, and buy great bargain.
VIM. COOK.
Liberty, Va. April Is, lS4l-5t
The Rockingham Register will insert 81
| and charge this Office.
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Mr.. WEBSTER AND SLAVERY.

The attacks recently made in the U. s..
Senate upon Mr.. WEBSTER by Mr.. CuTn-
BERT, of Georgia, after the former gentleman
had resigned, will be remembered by oul rea-
ders. In the two instances Mr.. CUTnBERT
accused Mr.. WEBSTER of sentiments and prin-
ciples inimical to the South, but i'm both he
was ably and successfully defended by
Messrs. CLAY, PREsToN and RIvEs. The
following letter, addressed by Mr.. WEBSTER
to the Hon. Mr.. BoLToN, ofGeorgia, eight
years ago, will serve to show the groundless-
ness Of MIR. CurHBERT's conduct.-Naf. Int.
New YoRK, MAY IL, 1888.
My DEAR SIR: ] have received your letter
OF last evening, requesting me to state my O.
piniun of the powers of Congress on the sub
ject of slaves and slavery, and ofthe existence
of any wish or design on the part Of Northern
men to interfere with the security or reyula-
ton OF that species of property.
My sentiments on this subject, my dear sir,
have been often publicly expressed; but can
have no objection to repeat the declaration of
them if it be thought by you that such dec
laration might, in the smallest degree, aid the
friends Of Union and the Constitution in the
South in dispelling prejudices which are so
industriously fostered, and in quoting agita-
tons so unnecessarily kept alive.
In my opinion, the domestic slavery Of the
Southern States is subject within the ex-
elusive control of the States themselves; and
this, am sure, is the opinion Of the whole
North. Congress has no authority to inter-
fere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the
treatment Of them in any ofthe States. This
was so resolved by the III. of r., when Con-
gress sat in this city, in 1880, on the report
OF committee consisting almost entirely Of
Northern members; and do not know an
instance of the expression of different opin-
ion in either House ofCongress since. lean
not say that particular individuals might not
possibly be found who suppose that Congress
may possess some power over the subject; but
do not know any such person, and, ifthere
be any, am sure they are few. The servi-
tude of so great population of the South is
undoubtedly regarded at the North as great
evil, moral and political. and the discussions
upon 1t which have recently taken place in
the Legislatures Of several ofthe slaveholding
States have been read with very deep interest.
Bot it is regarded, nevertheless, as an evil,
the remedy for which lies with those Legis-
latures themselves, to be provided and applied
according to their own sense of policy and
duty. The imputations which you say, and
say truly, are constantly made against the
North, are, in my opinion, entirely destitute
of any just foundation. have endeavored to
repeli them, so far as has been in my power,
on all proper occasions; and for fuller ex-
preston of my opinions, both on the power OF
Congress, and on the groundless charge a.
gainst Northern men,, beg leave to refer you
to my remarks in the debate on Mr.. Foots
resolution, in 1880.
lam, my dear sir, with much true regard
your obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
To JOHN BoLToN, Esq.
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The Norfolk Beacon speaks thus of new
application of steam power, invented by Lieut..
HUNTER of the Navy:
A desideratum in the application Of steam
power 10 the national vessels and for the nav
igation ofcanals has been effected and practi-
cally proven by the actual and entirely sue
cesiul operation in our harbor of a small YES
sci constructed by private enterprise and at
individual cost. We have seen plan in de-
tail of the arrangement of the machinery and
the construction of the vessel designed for
national purposes, which is in our opinion
properly withheld by Lieut.. Hunter from the
general public in order that our Government
may peculiarly receive all the benefits deriv-
able from its use, and we feel that we haz-
ard nothing in declaring that it will be found
TO have accomplished all that is desired for
the perfection Of a war steamer for harbor de-
fence or as cruizer, as the moving power by
the ingenious construction of the vessel is
protected from the effect Of Paxlan or any
other shot.
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NOTICE.
THE YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL HoRsr,
w 1 T. I'd A / IL

WILL stand the present season, one.third
of his time at VIM. II. CARRIERS, in Staun-
ton, one-third at Mr.. James Bourland's near
Mt. Sidney, and one third at the subscriber S
on Middle River. Owing to circumstances
Wildair'S season did not commence in
Staunton until the 10th, 18th, and I4th.-
He is nova the stand onsMiddle River, and
will be changed to suit his stands throughout
the season, which will expire the FIRST Of July.
Wildair was sired by Medley High-Flyor,
his dam by Gallatin. For particulars-see
handblls.
N. Eve invite the public generally to
call and examine for themselves. The terms
are very accommodating.
GEORGE s. JOHN BOURLAND.
April %, 1851.
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We We GOODS.

THE subscriber having purchased of A.
Robinson, his entire stock or interest in q
stock of Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Silver
Ware, &C., takes this method of informing
the public that he will keep constantly on
hand at the room now occupied by the said
A. Robinson, a general assortment of
CLOCKS, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
AND SILVER WARE,
together with a superior assortment of PER-
FUMERY, SOAPS, BRUSHES, and many
other articles for the Toilet, too numerous to
mention.
AS his Goods arc all of the best quality,
and will be sold cheaper than can be pur-
chased in any other place in the State, he
hopes to receive share of public patronage.
J. G. LA GRANGE.
April %, lSil-t
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@BEIUALsY.
From the Western Whir.

Departed this life, at his residence, in
Greenbrier county, Va, on Friday, the 9th
inst. Mr.. SAMPSON MATHEWS, in the 72nd
year of his age. In announcing to the pub
lie, an event so deeply affecting 10 the family
and relations of the decd. and so severely
regretted by an extensive circle of friends
and acquaintance, it seems proper briefly 10
allude to the history and character of him,
whose loss we mourn. For many years Mr..
Mathews had occupied prominent position
in our community, and by the manner in
which he had discharged the various duties
devolved upon him had Justly earned the re-
putation of an useful citizen and an honora-
BILE man. AS a public man he had had the
honor of representing the neighboring county
of Bath in the Legislature of the State, and
during a considerable portion of his life had
acted as justice Of the peace, in the counties
of Bath, Pocahon!as, and Greenbrier. In
the walks of private life we should search,
however, for those traits which peculiarly
mark the character Of man, and here it was
that the virtues of the deceased shone most
conspicuously. In all the social and endear-
ing relations of life he stood pre-eminent as d
husband-as father-as afriend-neighbor
and master, few could equal-none, per-
haps, surPass him. In this most interesting
| sphere, it was, that the estimable qualities Of
his heart were duly appreciated, and here will
his loss be long and deeply deplored. Blu
| let not his friends mourn as those destitute Of
| hope--lCt them not bSbowed down by this
affecting bereavement-let them remember
that their loss is to him an infinite gain, ant
that his long and honorable life has been ter
minated by the death of a christian.
| For some years before his death the de
ceased was member Of the Presbyterian
hurch, and with confident reliance upol
the promises of the Redeemer, enjoyed thos
hopes and assurances known only to thos
who place their trust in the Gospel-an,
whilst we have to regret that during his brie
illness, he was unable to give utterance t
those words of comfort and consolation tina
fall from the ''dying christian'-that hi
tongue was fettered by paralysis--his voic
hushed into silence, yet his mind was retain
ed, and by gestures more impressive tina
words. lie manifested consciousness of hi
approaching end-the deep interest which h
felt in the happiness of those around hin
and anxiously exhorted them to repose thei
trust in heaven.
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Ifbrevity is the soul Of wit it is also an eX-
cellent quality in communication for news.
paper. We received the following day or
two since, and can find room to publish it en-
tire. 1t from an elderly gentleman who is
o quiet observer Of things and no politician
as a specimen of style it belongs 10 the con-
else ball. finer.
Iohe Hon. JOHN TYLER, President 9fMe U. s.:
SIR:-lfthe people of the U. S. done sus-
tain you in the course you have designated,
you may tell your children that their children
will be serfs and vassals.
A FREEMAN.
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VIRGINIA MILITARY
INSTITUTE.

7ENIIE Board of Visiters of the Virginia Mi.
a litary Institute will meet at Lexington on
the LIST day of July next, to receive applica-
tons and make appointments, to fill vacan-
cies as Cadets in the Institution. Applica-
tons are required to be made on or before the
day for the meeting of the Board, and will be
directed, post paid, to ':rhe President of the
Board of Visiters of the Virginia Military In
stitute, Lexington, Va" Cadets appointed
will report themselves for duty by the 18th
day of July-and no person is admitted for
of State Cadet are about $50 per year-those
of any other Cadet about 5000 per year, in
Guiding clothing, board, tuition, fuel. physi-
clan, books, &c. AS there are but few va
cancies on State account, applicants should
state whether they are able to pay the entire
expense.
FRANCIS III. SMITH,
Principal Professor.
April Is
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From the JVestern U'hig.

Mn. SMIrH-During the recent session of
the Federal Court, the subjoined preamble
and resolution were presented, by the Grand
Jury to Judge Penny hacker, with "a request,
that he would permit the same to be spread
upon the records of the Court. The Jury
was composed ofgSntlemen Of different poll
tical parties, aud yet the preamble and reso-
luton were adopted with but one dissenting
voice. All party motives were expressly dis
avowed, and the tue and only object was, to
render tribute of respect to the memory and
character of the late venerable, illustrious and
lamented President. With full knowledge
ofthese facts, his honor thought proper, how
ever, to reject the respectful petition OF the
jury; and have thought it but right, under
tho circumstances, TO ask you to lay their
resolution, &C., with this brief explanation,
without any comments as TO the course Of the
Judge, before the public.
One OF THE GRAND JURY.
The Grand Jury impannelled in the U. S.
Court for the Western District of Virginia
sitting at Lewisburg, desiring to testify their
respect for the memory of the late President
ofthc U. s., and to express their regret for
his death, have adopted the following resolu-
ton which they respectfully request the Judge
OF the Court to direct to be entered among the
proceedings of the present Term.
Resolved, That the Civil and Military SER
vices of VIM. HENRY HARRISON, late
President oftho U. States, entities him to tho
grateful remembrance of the American people
that his pure patriotism and tried integrity
furnisheda sure guaranty for his faithful adj
ministration of the government over which
he was so lately called to preside, by large
majority of his fellow-citizens; and that we
regard his death, occurring as it did in the
midst of the fond hopes and anticipations of
his countrymen, as great National calani-
AV.
CHI. A. STUART, Foreman.
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TO THE VIRGINIA AND UNITED
STATES PUBLIC.

The subscriber proposes, if patronage will
warrant the enterprise, to publish in the city
Of Washington, a Daily Political Journal, to
be called the '.OBSERV Err" If subscrip-
tons will justify him, his wish is to issue the
first number on the first of June neXt-one
week or two at farthest, after the commence
ment Of the Extra Session of Congress.
The Observer, if it goes into operation, will
criticise freely and unreservedly, the action
of the Federal Government, without "fear,
favor, or affection" 1t will look for support
to the PEoPLE, and the People only. Having
taken an active part in the election of Gen.
Harrison, ardently hoping and confidently
believing that his Administration will justify
tho generous confidence, and fulfil the patri-
otto expectations of the American People,
yet pledge myself to extend to it no undis-
eliminating support. | shall be happy to
praise, but not afraid to censure. l have
long ago promised my conscience never to be
man worshipper, never to sustain any man
or any set Of men, against the Constitution of
the country. This vow mean to keep to
the best of my ability, so help me God!
If the People will sustain mo in this at
| tempt, the fruits of near 90 years of editorial
experience shall DO dedicated diligently and
| laboriously, to render the Observer worthy Of
| their favor. promise them and / will re-
deem it, that they shall have political print
at Washington, if not able, yet honest, faith
full and true to them and the cause of tho
country, and the Rights of the States and of
the People. Whether aprint is or is not re-
CURED at the Federal Metropolis, whose lean
ings shall be to the States and not to the CEN
trail authority, leave it to the country to say.
throw out these proposals now, intending
in short time to be more specific. / wish
to ascertain if there exists disposition to
support paper at Washington which will
give cordial support to Gen. Harrison or
any other President, while he entities himself
to it by the Constitutionaity of his course,
but which will primarily be jealous and dis
trustful of Federal power, and certainly more
prompt to attack its excuses than TO acqui-
esce in them, let who will be at the head Of
the Government.
AS the time is limited, I request those who
are disposed to support me in this enterprise,
to announce it by letter.
JNO. III. PEASANTS.
Richmond, March %.
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To Henry Bright, Adam Bright,
and Sarah his wife, John, ia
cob, Susan, Stephen, Andrew,
Mary, Sarah, and Solomon,
children of the said Adam
and Sarah Brigh,
AS yo,e are not inhabitants of this Com
monwealth you will take notice that on the
Goth day of May next, between 10 o'clock.
A. NJ. and o'clock, PM. at my house, call
ed Midway, in the county of Augusta and
State of Va, shall take the dispositions Of
Adam Shultz, Joshua Il. Cress and others,
which will be offered as evidence on the trial
of case now depending in the Circuit Su-
perior Court of Law and Chancery for Au-
gusta County. in which I am plaintiff and
you and others are defendants.-Should said
dispositions not be closed on said day, they
will be continued from day to day until 6n-
shed.
JOHN STEELE, ia.
IQti
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YsH y f. @ Kg EpoG.
HEN ssE HsAssE

'ENAKES this opportunity of returning his
II thanks to the citizens of Stanton, and of
Augusta county generally, for the very liberal
encouragement which he has received, and
would inform them that he has made every
arrangement for the satisfactory management
of his enlarged business.
He has secured the services Of number of
competent workmen, and hopes by his UNI
wearied attention to business to be able to
render entire satisfaction to all his customers.
He has received the
SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS,
for 1871. A full suit of clothes will be made
at any time in twenty-four hours, if desired
Stanton, April %, IS4I.
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April Is
Dissolution of Partnership.

RY mutual agreement of the parties in
January last, the partnership heretofore
existing in the Cotopaxi Furnace Property,
under the style of McCormicks & Black, has
been dissolved, for this year, with a view to
the settlement and winding up of the bust
ness ofthe concern, (having rented the fur
nace); for which purpose the whole of the
funds, property, &C., Of the concern have
been placed in the hands of the undersigned,
who have, by said agreement, undertaken to
attend to it. Persons having settlements yet
to be made with the concern will apply to
G.. Fl. Mccormick.
G.. II. MCCORMICK,
ROBERT MCCORMICK.
April %, 1871.
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SINGULAR.-One of the workmen at
tached TO the Baltimore Shot tower, while
passing through Towards Park, at an early
hour yesterday morning, heard flock of wild
geese passing over him, and looking up saw
something white descending towards the
ground. lie took off his hat containing his
handkerchief, and was thus enabled to catch
unbroken large goose egg, which had been
sent down by one of the aerial party referred
to.-BaH. timer.
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GREAT AND ENTH USIASTIC MEET
ING In NEW NlRn

A great and enthusiastic meeting conven-
ed in New York city on Thursday last to re-
spond TO and approve of the sentiments ex-
pressed by his Excellency John Tyler, Presi-
dent OF the United States. in his recent adj
dress on the occasion of his assuming the
duties Of the office. John Thompson, Esq.
presided, assisted by 81 Vice Presidents and
Secretaries. The meeting adopted series
of spirited resolutions.
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NOTICE..

hereby notify all my customers that if
they have any unsettled business with my
Miller, wish them to come and settle with
him before the LIST of June next, as he will
leave my employment and premises at that
time. i will not be bound for any mistakes
that may occur after his departure.
]. KOINER.
April %, 1s4l-3t*