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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
Sales Of Real Estate,

john NJ. HENDREN, Esq, recently sold,
at the following handsome figures, the three
pieces of property herein mentioned The
sales prove the steady rise and value of our
Augusta lands and is further evidence of
the prosperity of our community.
The Hupman tract, about four miles from
staunton, eentaiag 10 acres. was sold for
$40 per acre. The Teaford tract, lying six
miles from Stanton. was sold AZ SCI, SO
per acre. The residence of the late Samuel
Clarke, in Stauuton-the lot being about an
acre, the bsiidirg cid, di.apidaled and
of little value, tie enclosure almost worth
iess--was sold for So, 1925.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Offers for Northern Consideration In
view Of the recent assembling of an eman-
cipaton convention, Mr.. Jared X jenkins,
Of Selma. Ala, offers to sell to such phi
lanthropist, as Will set si.emfree ,.753 slaves,
at 500 dollars each-this being less than
the actual price now ruling the market-the
purchaser to give bond that they will eman.
cipaIe and provide for said slaves for one
year after the sale, SC that they will 'nei.
Their have the necessity to starve or steal. u
A wealthy planter in Mississippi offers
through the New Orleans Delta, to allow
any abolitoniss twelve hours private CONVEX
sation with ten of his negroes--he. not in,
terfering-and the abolitionists to have the
slaves if he can persuade them to escape
Rieh D.spafch.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
VIRGINIA /:

' VIRGINIA.
At Rules held in the Clerks Office Of the Circui,
Court of Augusta County, September 7, 1857.
James II. skinner Trustee OF Tnom- p,.m
as p Eskridge. riain'n
against
Thomas p. Eskrdge, Joseph N.
Woodward, Thomas s. Coalter,
Simpson +. Taylor, Alexander Defendants.
n. Brec kenridge, Gassaway B.
Dyer, John b. Eskridge and
others.
WE object Of tas suit is to ascertain whs, d,spo-
l. sition shall be made by the said trustee of III,
policy OF life Insurance conveyed to him by III.
deed in the bill mentioned and for general relief.
It appearing by satisfactory evidence that tho
~ defendants Alexander n breckenridge. Gxssaway
tapts OF this Commonwealth It is ordered that the
said Defendants do appear here within one mouth
after due publication Of this order and do what Is
necessary to protect their interest. A Copy
Teste, N. c. KINNEY, elk
September II, leoI.-lw.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

"A 'Ludtcroas Incident. An incident took
place at the junction Hotel this afternoon
upon the arrival of the train from Indian
.apolis. A gentleman and lady, inspired
with sudden recognition, were observed
to rush frantically into each others arms,
and the fun of twas that after hearty en-
brace, they discovered that both chad the
advantage They were strangers. bat the
lady nistaking him for her ''dear cousin
Charlie had embraced him, while he with
half defined recollection of having seen
her before, went in lemons and "got sqeez-
ed. Their mutual embarrassment upon the
discovery Of the mistake, can well be
imag ---Lafoyette Ga, J Courier.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

HXKGAE4.

At Rules held in the Clerks Office # the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, September Z, 1851
Patrick Mcllear,
against fisln11
Rudolph Turk, Sheriff of Augusta
County and as such, admiTistra.
tor of Charles McIlear, decd, Defenssn,s
The Unknown heirs az law OF
Daniel Mcllear, decd, Rc5ert
Mcllear, and ether -
,1NE object of this suit is to procure deed from
Il the be heirs of Charles Mcilear decd, to the
Augusta, and to make sale and di,iribution Of tbs
proceeds of the real estate of the said charles Nell
ear decd, among his heirs at aw.
II appearing by satisfactory evidence that ,ha
Defendants, the unknown heirs of Daniel McIlea-
decd. Robert Mcllear, the unknown heirs of Peg.
gy Mcllear decd, Philip Mcclure and Kitty his
wife - Daley and Bridget his wife, aud the un.
known heirs Of owen Mcllear decd, are not nhab.
itants OF this Common wealth 1t is ordered TIA,
the said Defendants do appear here within Ola
month after due publication of this order aud co
what is necessel Y to protect their interest
Copy. Teste, N. C. KINNEY, elk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Resignation Of Judge tis.-The .Bos-
ton Courier confirms the rumor that Judge
Curtis has resigned his seat on the bench OF
the Supreme, Court of the United States. =
He has beeal led to take this step from rea-
sons growing out Of MS private affairs. =
Judge. Curtis received lis experimentation
President FILLMORE in 1851, at the special
instance, it was said, of Daniel Webster,
who had the highest opinion of his abilities.
His eireait embraced the Stale of Maine,
New Hampshire, massachusetts, and Rhode
Island, and his successor viii doubtless be
selected by President Buchanan from TIE
members of the bar in one of those States
Mr.. Toucy, the Secretary of the Navy. is
already named 10 spceeed him. 1t will be
remembered that Judge Curtis was one of
the Judges who dssented from the decision
Of the Supreme Court in the famous bred
Scott case.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
TxRGZ.AT.4:

AT Rules held in the Clerks Office Of The Circuit
Court OF Augusta County, Sept. Z, 1887
against sY9sss Plsia'ir.
Samuel Shelley, Daniel Shelley,
s ana " hitney, Gushing aud Com Defendants.
VNHE object OF this suit to restrain and en;o;n N
L Defendants then agents, attornies and all o,k
eers concerned, from proceeding to enforce the col
lection OF Judgement recovered on the Law side Of
.lS Soor. 9y the defendant Samuel Shelley against
the Plaintiff; until the further order of the 'Cour,
It appearing BY Satisfactory evidence that the
Defendants are not inhabitants Of this Common.
wealth 1t Is ordered that the said Defendants do
appe ar mere within one month after due publcs
acn OF this order and do what is necessary TO pro-
'tect their interest. A Copy
Teste, NCHO. G. KINNEY, elk. y
Sept IL, 1857 .-4w - ..
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Arrest Of Mr.. Baaaum as the
steamer Arabia was about to sail on We'd
,nesday, Mr.. p. I. Barnum, who had taken
passage for Liverpool, was arrested on Je-
rome clock note, held, she says, By bro
ker, who shaved it at about half its face
Mr. B. told the officer that if the broker
wanted his body" he was welcome to it, for
he had not known what to do with it these
two years. Barnum says that most of his
prosecutors are men who obtained the clock
notes at unlawful interest, and he looks to
the courts to lberate him from their grasp.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Colorea Minister IN the Episcopal Church
AT the recent Episcopal Convention in
Connecticut, resolutions were passed advis-
ing IN future tina. greater pains be taken to
lect. encourage educate and support godly
and pious young eolored men for the min
istry, and the "sisterhood of the Good
Angel" was accepted and acknowledged as
an affiliated organization of the Protestant
Episcopal Society for promoting the extern
.siep Of tie church eaiong cq.qred people
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Gaod Prices At sale in Winchester,
On Thursday, the Sd inst, work horses were
knocked off, at $50 to 800 each; colts from
$40 to 500; cows from $25 to $50, hogs,
first choice of 6 upwards of $40 each Sc
cond lot Of g. SO, so two young sows $40.
The property generally commanded full
prices, although many persons were pre-
vented BY the rain from attending the sale.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

a correspondent of the Boston Bee. wri-
ting from Martha's Vineyard, talks sensibly
of modern camp meetings. He says:
Praying circles have been less frequent
and clam bakes more abundant. The breth-
ren have grown less solemn and the sisters
more airy and frivolous. People come into
camp now very much for the same purpose
they would go to Newport or Saratoga-to
fee from the busy haunts Of men and have
good t,.lo.''
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
VIRGINIA:

y AT Rules held in the Clerks office Of the Circuit
court court OF augusta County, September 7, 1857. -
Eleanor Peck and Jacob Shrek p,.,..,-
hise and Elizabeth his wife. Pistntfs,
against,
Joseph Stevenson and Emily his
wife, Elijah Sewers and Julia Ann
his wife, Cyrus Steele - his Dsesrdsuss
Wile ana - ---two chill. 80
66ren OF Eleanor Steele deed.
The object of this suit is 10 obtain sals n. m.
iana and slave in the possession of Plaintiff Eesn.
or Peek the life tenant to have her interest coma
TED to its present Cash value and the bala nee d.
trbuted' - 1@AA ave ~'S
y appearing - satisfactory evidence that tho
telenoants are not inhabitants OF this Comnnoa-
wealth. 1t is ordered that the said DasanSsn,. -
appear here within one month after due publication
OF TINS order and do what is necessary to protect
interest. A Copy
Teste, NICHO. C. KINNEY, Ck.
Sept. IL, lS57.-4w
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

In Louisville, a lew days ago, negro
woman in the employ off DR.. Rogers, bled
to death, from having a, tooth pulled The
flow Of blood could not be stopped and she
actually bled to death.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
A Buchanan Tomato.

Ne'wege Shown on Monday last, Buch-
anan tomato grown in the garden of T. j.
DoYLE, Of this place, which measured one
toot segea inches in circumference, seen ia
ches in diameter, and weighed exactly tuo
pounds. Who can beat it?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Tie Placement Of Londoa---The pave
ment of London is one OF the greatest mar
vels of our time. 1t covers nearly 8, 900 a.
ores. two thirds whereof consists of what may
be called Mosaic work, donesia plain style,
and the other third of smooth tagging. The
paved streets number over 1000, and ex-
coed 1900 miles in length.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Prof &lliman -The New York Tri-
bune has letter from Prof. b, Silliman,
the ssight to pre-eminence in
getting up the late letter to President
Buchanan, and saying that he never saw it
before it was presented to him for his sig
nature.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Expected Sprplas in the Treasury. is
estimated that the surplus in the national
treasury at the end of the fiscal year. will be
fifty millions of dollars. What disposition is
to be made of this suplus now engages the
attention of the fnanciers and statesmen.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
Mormons Ser Oatnf .S.pitserlaaa. -

Normons Sea- 0atef S.oitser1aad. The
police of Weidiken, in Switzerland, have
been obliged to interfere, in order to put a
check on. the proceedings of the Mormons.
Three individuals, calling themselves priests
of that sect but whose conduct was any
thing but clerical, have been marched to
TIE frontier BY the gendarmery.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
TERMS.

Tuition in primary English for 10 months $2o 90
Higher, tineludng Geography and His
tory) $500
English and Mathematics, 5000
Classics and Mathematics. IS 90
ne takes the liberty of referring to the following
gentlemen OF ais own county and neighborhooA, tn
Rev. John A. Broedus Rev. VIM. &. Parish. Rev
A: G. Dickinson, Rev. James File, OF Charlotrcs.
vile, the Hon. Shelton f. Leak. OF Charlottesville,
Tho. y. Randolph, Shadwell. the Rev. Sam. b.
Rice, OF stanton. JAMES NJ. CRANK.
Sept. II, 1857 ,-4t.-Spec copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

HoRArIo KING, Esq, of Washington,
states that he was completely ignorant Of the
nature of the communication sent through
him 10, the President from Pro-. Siitiman
and other New Englanders, relative to his
Kansas Policy. He received it through the
mail, accompanied by note from person
to him unknown, politely requesting him to
have it delivered to the President.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

m Reported Massacre By the Mormons, -
The ,Audrian (Mo) Ledger, of the ed, says
that it is ,ramorea there that Capt, Levi
Blunt and his COMPANY, who left that place
tor California, few months past with a
drove of cattle, were attacked and mastered
by the Mormons, while crossing near Salt
Lake.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Anlalqamatiqn Riat. Irish woman,
named Elizabeth, Daniel, living in Jersey
City, married muiatto, named Jno. Draw
ey, whereupon her countrymen assembled
Wednesday evening, and well nigh destroy
ed the, mousse in WHICH the party lived A
certificate from priest to TIE effect.that they
were not married quelled tie rioting.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

A Fresh Pis2e.-A lady of Virginia
writes toe New York paper. suggesting
that the ladies' Of America the wives and
daughters Of our first families" --procure
some suitable gift, in their name to be pre-
sented to the Princess Royal Of England
at her approaching nuptia.s, accompanied,
By an appropriate address, expressive of the
sentiments Of the daughters of Republican
America Bah
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

We are happy to learn from the New
York Express, that President Buchanan's
reply to Professor Silliman and others, is
read with care and interest at the North,
and is mak.og an abiding impression upon
thinking minds 'T'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ITSHE members of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society, are hereby notified that on the LIST day
of the Sept. Term of the county Court of Augusta,
an Election will be held al the clerks office of n G.
Kinney for. the election of six Delegates to the
Farmers Assembly which is 10 meet III Richmond
on'the 21th Of October. e''f
s, B, FINLEY, Com'r.
N. B.--I can furnish Certifca ties of membership
to persons desiring to become members.
Sept. IL, 1857 s. BE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

We are sorry to learn that dysentory OF a
very fatal type continues to prevail in por-
tons of Fauquier and Prince William.
There have been quite number of deaths
in the Bristoe, Weaversville, and New Bal
timore neighborhoods. This season has all
the characteristics Of sickly one, and much
prudence is necessary in the use of fruit,
Vegetables. &c.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Hardened EHlatng On Wednesday even
ing, person went into house in Utica,
New York, where was the corpse of man,
on pretenco of condoling with the widow,
and before leaving, stole the poor woman
purse. containing 3l5. from table
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Sale Of a Statue The Baltimore Patriot
states that the ''Coquette" of Barbee, the
sculptor, has been purchased by Virgin
ian. and will soon be taken to Richmond for
exhibition
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

The number of immigrants arrived at
New. York this year. to the I'd September,
it is stated at 226,272, being $500 more
than for the same period last year.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Hon. Senator Bayard, it is said, will. in
the next Congress, intaoduce bis bill for the
organization Of = national painting fice.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

The American Capitol when finished will
have cost $4,000 600, and will 10 the
Ia eel building in the world K
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Settled at Last. The telegraph ia{orns
US that the conference committee appointed
by the two conventions to write constitu-
ton for Minnesota made report on Monday
last in their respective branches, which was
adopted. But one constitution will be SUBJ
mitted to the people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
Renewed Troubles. -Romors reach US Of

Heneaced Troubles -R0mors reach us Of
renewed difficulties in Rockingham county,
growing out of the late experimentat Lynch
Law by the people of that coanty a1d the
lower end of Augusta 1t seems that a
brother of jeff Randall has been threaten
ing the individuals engaged in the hanging
of that notorious individual, having written
various letters in. which his purposes of ven
geaoce were indicated. In consequence Of
these threats the Vigilance Committee have
held several meetings with closed doors to
consult and determine their action in the
premises, We hope and believe that, under
no circumstances, will they proceed to such
extremities as they did on the former ooea-
sion -Stauntoa Spectator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
MAE4T, SCHOOL.

THE subscriber will open a Male School in .hs
l. Basement of the Lutheran Church, on the 18th
September 1857, and continue it ten months Tia
branches taught will be the La tin, Greek and
srench Languages and their literature. Maths
n atics, including Algebra Geometry. Plain and
Speriad Irigonornetry.a The usual branches ef
the Eng fish language, embracing ancient and mod
ern GeogTapIy AID History.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

The construction Of the new reservoir has
been commenced within the last few days.
I he water, being thrown into this Reservoir,
Will be delivered into the town with much
greater force on account of the proximity of
the head
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
Ieran ant Elsctinn

BosrcN, Sept, 6,-=In thirteen towns in
Vermont the democrats gain thirteen repre-
sentatives, aud in three towns the republicans
rain 3
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

Editorial Change .--The Lynchburg
Courier says 1t is rumorcd that 3. Nj.
Dewitt, Esq. well known as the realiest
writer and best posted politician in the South
has bought an interest in, and will soon be-
come one of the editors of the Southsile
Democrat. Mr., Dewitt was for a long time
editor Of the Lynchburg Republican. After
wards lie removed to Richmond and found
ed the Richmond Examiner. Since then
he has edited one or two of the leading
Democratic papers of Alabama. His aGne
conversational powers. agreeable and pleas
ant address, and coufding nature, have en-
deared him to all who know him; and he is
acquainted with more people IN Virginia
than any man in its broad linits.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
IN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF sTAUNToS

IN COUNCIL FUK THE TOWN OF STAUNTON.
August 2lst 1857,
The following Ordinance was passed
can Ordinance prescribing the mode of Selling
Grain, DC. ga
Be it Ordained by the Council of the Town of
Staantot, that on and after the first Day of Sep
TENDER 1857, all kinds of Grain shall be sold by
weight Rye IS lbs. to the Bushel; Wheat
go lbs. Corn So lbs; Oats 80 lbs; Barley, and
Meal SO lbs. TO the Bushels, subject to the nspec-
tion OF the Chief of Police, whose duty it shall be to
this Ordinance.
: @. Any poison violating this Ordinance shall be
fined not less than one, nor more than ten dollars
to pe recovered before the Mayor, Recorder or any
Alderman of the Town."
- Teste, JAMES F. PATTERSON, elk.
Sept. IL, l657.-Spect. copy 3ts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
SALT

WE have in store, and for sale, ore, hundred
w Sacks Of Factory filed Ashton Salt. also ten
sides of No. l. Sole Leather medium weights.
STAPLES, MARTIN 4 CO.
Sept. IL, 1857 ->spcr,. copy.-at
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
VIRGINIA /:

vlKGINlA:
AT Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court Of Augusta County, September 9th, 1857. :
E EaSaqlss C. Nna against aad Robert H. Plaintiff
Samuel Shelley, A. b. Accord and n.e,
George A. Sellars DEFENDANTS
TINE object Of this suit is to subject the house and
l. lot in the bill mentioned to the Judgment lien
OF the Plaintiff.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the
Defendant Samuel Shelleys no.an inhabitant of this
commonwealth; 1t is ordered that the said Defen-
dant do appear here within one month after due
publication OF this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest. A Copy, Teste, &c..
Sept. IL, le57.-4w. N. G. KINNEY, elk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
VIRGINIA /:

VIRGINIA
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the Circuit
Court q Augusta County, Wednesday, Sept. 9th,
ls57SA = =,
II; Il. Dudley and Thomas s. EGGS Plaintiffs
others. peiehuahss.
THE object of this suit is to enforce judgement
L lien against real es,ate, belonging to Accord,
Shelley and Qudor
II appea ing by satisfactory evidence that theDe-
PENDANT Samuel Shelley not an iphahitant of this
Commonwe ath Ii is ordered that the said De-
fei dant do appear here within month after due
publication of this order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest. Copy. Teste,
A. F. KINNEY, D. elk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
Neyy Commission House.

NtW COlnnnlSsl0n HOllse.
TINE undersigned have this day associated them
i selves under the style Of ,Rowcock 4 Brown,
for the purpose of conducting general Commits
sion business. and respectfully solicit consign-
ments OF produce &c. BY strict personal atten-
ton to business, they hope to merit share Of the
public patronage.
.WM. H. B0WCOCK, .kLCRETuS p. BROWN,
of Aibep,arle. Of Albemarle.
\, B.-0ffice on Carey and Twelfth Streets,
Richmond Va. ~ yea
Sept. IL, lS57.--ly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
w a NTED

-G00 BUSHELS IimoIhey seed for which we
cOO will pay the highest market Price in trade
or cash. STAPLES Martin 4 CO.
Sept IL, 1857, a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

EF The editor is absent on a business
trip to Western Virginia. His place is sup
piled by friend amply qualified to dis
charge the duties
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
LIST OF LETTER.

REMAINING In the Post Office, at s.auntcn. on
the 3lst of August 1857.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12
EESK. FISH !!

I USI received fresh supply of new Mackerel,
~ put up in Kits and bali Barrels also few Bar
seas Of nice Herlinss. which we will sell low for
cash. STAPLES, MARTIN 4 CO.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-12

nesrning, John d. 'Imboden, N. X. Trout
James Beatty, and b. F. Points were ar
reigned before Alderman Sterrett, for vio-
lating the laws. by buying marketable arti-
cles at other places than the Market House.
Sir. ,tmboden proved, a contract, and came
OF clear The rest were fined