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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
Important Decision.

At the August Term of the County Court,
in the case of Webb & Co., VS.. Templeton
& Co., the defendants offered in evidence
the plaintiffs letters, requesting them to re-
mit the amount Of their account, and also
letter stating that letter from the defend
ants to plaintiffs purporting to convey $500,
had been received by plaintiffs but with no
money therein. The defendants then offer
ed to introduce testimony to prove that the
money had been mailed in letter to plain
tiffs, and directed to them at Richmond. -
10 the introduction of such testimony, the
plaintiffs counsel objected, and upon argu-
ment the court sustained the objection; to
which opinion Of the court the defendants
counsel excepted. Judgment for plaintiffs.
The decision is important to merchants
and others sending money by mail, as it is
in accordance with the principles in the
case of Gross, Myers & Moore VS.. Criss.--
Bird Grattan relied on by plaintiffs counsel,
which throws the risk and loss upon the
person sending money in that way unless
specially directed SO to do. Counsel for
plaintiffs Baylor & Baylor and Hartman
for defendants Niche, Skinner & Niche
and Baldwin
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
One Of NaDoleon's Veterans.

The Paris correspondent Of the n Y.
journal of Commerce, says that the old
soldiers of France, who have received the
medal Of St. Helena, lately met the French
Emperor on one Of his excursions, in the
direction of Mulhausen, and among them
was a veteran who showed the decoration
on his breast of the Legion of Honor, and
on his hat sheet Of white paper with some
thing written in large characters he prov
ed to be the sentinel who, in the. campaign
Of Napoleon I, Of 1909, in upper Austria,
being placed before the Imperial habitation.
with absolute orders to let no man enter,
refused to allow the Emperor himself to pass
of whose person he was ignorant. Napo-
lean insisted the other cried &c on ne 2'asse
pas, and if you advance a step. III stick
my bayonet in your belly; even if you were
the little corporal himself, you should not
pass" Some officers Of the staff came out
and explained the case to the sentinel; in a
few minutes, he was summoned to appear
before Napoleon; the latter simply said
" Put this ribbon in your button hole ]
give you the cross" Coluche, the soldier,
was born in the township of Nangis, in
1880; he entered the army in his youth as
a conscript; he served under Napoleon in
most of the great campaign until 1918; he
was present in the great battles and severe
ly wounded at Waterloo; he finally earned
his living at home, in his extreme old age,
as grain thresher. What he sadly need
ed, "a small pension. has been bestowed
by NAPOLEON III. -RicAmond Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

REMARKABLE EVENT. Eight sisters. the
youngest more than sixty years of age,
worshipped together in tho South Church,
on last Sabbath, for the first time in many
years. Here they sat together in their
childhood and youth, hero their father, a
venerable citizen who died many years ago,
was one of the pillars of the church, and
here, or rather in the old house which stood
near, they were baptized in their infancy
by the Rev DR.. Hopkins of revolutionary
fame. The sisters have been long separ-
ated, IN distant parts Of the country, one Of
them having been resident of Virginia,
and it was memorable circumstance to
meet once more together in the pew which
they formerly occupied. Another interest
ing fact in connection with the meeting was
that they listened toa discourse from their
old pastor, Rev. DIR. Emerson, who is now
in the eighty-frst year of his age, and the
fifty fourth Of bis pastorate. -Salem Mass.
Register.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

Storm, at Gordonsvilze.-On Saturday
last, about / o'clock, the neighborhood Of
Gordonsville, Orange county, was visited
with one of the most terrific storms expert
enced for years.
The storm commenced with a very hea-
w fall of rain, and was followed by hur-
ricane accompanied with hail. AtGordons-
vile, the car house Of the Orange and Alex
andria Railroad Company, in which were
four passenger and baggage car, was only
saved from total destruction by the support
afforded by the ears within which prevented
its prostration. Piles Of two inch plank
were hurled into the air and carried to a
great distance. A dwelling halt a mile dis
tant, in course of erection, and belonging
tc Mr. Morgan Beale, was blown down, and
completely destroyed. Trees, fences and
everything in the course Of the storm, were
swept before its fury. The full extent of
the damage done has not yet been learned,
but the effects of the storm will not soon be
forgotten by the citizens Of Gordonsville.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
contender, IA. 1868,
The Last Interview between Benton and
Buchanan.

, Mrs. Jacobs, a daughter Of the late Col
Benton, gives the following account of her
fathers interview Ga short time before his
death) with President Buchanan:
He took the Presidents hand in his, and
said, in clear tones g Buchanan, we are
friends; we have differed on many points,
as you well know, but have always trusted
in your integrity of purpose. I supported
you in preference to Fremont, because he
headed sectional party, whose success
would have been the signal for disunion.
| have known you long, and knew you
would honestly endeavor to do right. I
have that faith in you now, but you must
look to a higher Power to support and
guide you We will soon meet in another
world; I am going nov, you will soon fol-
low. e
My peace with God is made, my earthly
affairs arranged but could not 60 with
out seeing you, and thanking you for your
interest in my child" Much more was
said that is too sacred to repeat, Colonel
Benton was much exhausted, and Mr.. Buc-
hanan frequently urged him to spare him.
self. Mr.. Buchanan remarked to members
of the family that nothing had ever given
him greater pleasure. When Mrs. Jacob
returned to her fathers room, he called her
to him and said: "My child, you are a
witnes of what has passed this evening
think Of it and remember it. I am glad
Buchanan came; and all is peace with me
and [ can rest.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
KENT, PAINE g. CO,
and Wholesale Dealers in For
cign and Domestic Dry Goods,
NOS. 163 AND l65 MAIN ST. RICHMOND
.E.RLL TK.FDE, 1865.

WE beg leave to inform our customers and the
w trade generally, that we have received, by
various arrivals from Liverpool, and by purchases
in the Eastern markets, our Fall stock of
FANCY AND STAPLE GOODS,
Equal in variety and extent to any prevour assort-
ment we have ever offered, and comprising more
THREE THOUSAND PACKAGES,
Embracing all the newest and best STYLES of the
season.
We are also prepared to exhibit sun and large.
ly increased assortment of
CLOTHING,
Manufactured by practical and competent agents,
under our own supervision, in superior STYLE which
we will guarantee TO be lower than the same Goods
can be bought in the Northern markets
Our stock, both of Dry Goods uud Clothing, is
complete, and we respectfully solicit an exam
ination Of 1t, with this assurance to our customers
that we shall not be und,rsod by any regular
house in this country.
KENT, PAINE co.
Richmond, Sept. II, 1s5s.-taS5*
COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of a de-
" cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
in the of Craur and others VS.. Weller and 9TH
ers, we will proceed, on the premises, on Taesday,
the Slst day Of August 1858, to sell to the highest
bidder, at public auction, the following REAL ES-
TATE, to wit: A very valuable Tract of Land con-
tanning about 400 Acres, lying betTeen tho Kee-
zletown and the MeAdamzed roads, and about
three miles below MI Sidney. Also two VALU-
ABLE LOTS in the town Of Mt. Sidney.
The tract of land is highly improved, we'll set In
grass and IS one OF the most productive and desi-
rabc farms in the north eastern portion of Augusta
, The improvements consist Of an excellent BRICK
MANSION, two Barns, and all necessary out
buildings. The tract will be diFidea if desired by
the parties interested, so as throw about 200 A.
cress in each parcel 1t is seldom that go valuable
farm is offered in the market.
TERGs OF SALE Cash to paw expenses of sale,
and the balance in three equal annual instalmens,
with interest thereon from the day of sale bonds
with good security to be given by the purchasers,
and the title to be retained as ultimate security
NICHO. X. TROUT, O.
II. w. SHEFFEY, oo'A fS-
July q, l85S.--tds.
POstpOnement.
The above sale is postponed till Hednesday, the
22d IF September.
TROUT & SHEFFEY Cora'rs.
Sent. IL lS5S-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
JOHN w. BROCKENBRoUGH.
Judge Douglas and Lincoln.

The contest now going on in Illinois be-
tween Stephen A. Douglas and Lincoln,
for seat in the U. S. Senate is one fraught
with interest to the South It is one in
which the Democratic party is vitality inter-
ested, not only for the present con test, but
one which will tell fearfully for veal or woe
in 1860. In consideration Of the course
which Douglas pursued in regard to the
Kansas affair, we might, as impartial jour-
nalists be inclined to rebuke him. But this
contest is now entirely out Of the question.
Douglas differs with the administration in
a matter Of expediency. Many others a.
greed and differed with him. It was diff
ference Of opinion to which all men are La
bic and the only question we need ask, is
he honest in this difference In the main
tenance Of this opinion Douglas has shown
himself singularly consistent, and we may
safely conclude from this that he is honest.
Opposed then as he was to the administra-
ton on the Kansas issue and remaining as
he now does opposed to it, we hesitate not
for moment in the choice between him
and Black Republican abolitionist =
Douglas then has our sympathy and support
in his present struggle and most heartily
do we wish him success. But we would not
be misunderstood in regard to the admins
tration. We fully endorse its course We
are out and out Lecompton Democrats but
in the present instance we would lay aside
all feelings Of animosity and even make a
sacrifice Of principle for what we believe to
be the best interests Of the South. AS tc
the course Douglas would pursue, in case
Of his election, we have no fear. We be-
lieve him to be democrat good and true,
well tried and faithful, and one who would
stand by his party in every time Of trial. =
| We again then repeat that we much prefer
his election to that Of Lincoln and to this
end we intend to exert ourselves.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
SEPTEMBER, I'd, 1858.
FIRE.

The stable belonging to Mrs. Sewers, sit
uated on the street which passes under the
railroad bridge and near the edge Of town.
was consumed by fire last (Thursday) night.
Some hay and provender Of other kinds were
also consumed, but carriage and horse
that were in the stable we're saved. We
regret to learn that Mr.. James Waters, a
member Of the Augusta Fire Association,
had his leg broken by fall in cndeavoring
to extinguish the fire.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
Election Notice.

There will be an election held on the 9th
inst, lst day Of September Court, at the SUI
perior Court Clerks office, for six delegates,
to represent August county, in the Farm
ers Assembly, to meet at Petersburg on the
1st day of November next.
The persons entitled to vote are '.life
members, ''and every such adult male mem
Der of the Society as shall satisfy the Com
missioner that he has paid his annual dues,
or who shall then pay the same to the Com
missioner, or any adult male person who
by then paying the prescribed fee, shall be-
come a member Of the Society.
S. B. FINLEY.
camtem her II 1913
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
Sept. Ii, 1853. --4r
FARM NEAR sTAUNTON FOR SALE

T AN DESTROYS of selling my FARM, lying about
L ~ miles south of Stauntcn, on the Lexington
road. 1t contains Isl Acres Of Land, of which
nearly 100 acres are in heavily timbered woodland.
The cleared land lies WELL and is highly iEnprova-
bleabout two thirds OF it is well taken in grass.
There are two fine Servings. a large young Orchard
Of choice apples. now in good bearing, and guam
THY of other fruit trees.
If not sold privately before, it will be offered at
public sale on the premises, Saturday the 18th
Of October, which time also the Horses, Cattle,
Farming Implements, &C., will be sold.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
Possession given lst January. earlier if desir-
ed. PIKE POWERS.
Stauntnn. Sent. Il lSl3-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

GS Our neighbor Of the Spectator, has
very sensible article on the subject of the
gas project which is being so actively pros
ecuted by some public spirited citizens of
our town. We fully agree with our neigh
Dor, that if We allow the small sum Of $1,000
to become an insurmountabie obstacle in
the way of the completion of this very ne
cessary improvement. we deserve to 90 on
our way for the rest Of our life, IN outer
darkness. There is nc earthly reason why
this work cannot be completed, and if we
allow the puny sum of $1,000 to retard IT for
moment, we are in favor Of Immediately
organizing stool. company for the purpose
Of fencing in the town.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
GidGingS Ous!Cd.

Joshua r. Giddings, of all sorts of no.
toriety, has been superseded in the Black
Republican nomination for Congress by one
J ohn Hutchens. Opposition to the Critten-
den Montgomery amendment IS said to be
the ground Of his rejection. This testifes
volumes to the Infamous character of that
LII
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
An Apprentice Wanted.

We are DESTROYS Of obtaining an appren-
ttce of from II to 16 years of age. Any
boy ola good character and with satisfac-
tory recommendations, who may desire this
place will apply at the Vinaicator Office,
son Main Street, Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
EOF NE FanutcUfOf.
To the Directors Of the w Il. ASvlum.

GENTLEMEN 81 have been forestalled in
| a communication | intended to address YOU
through The columns of the g Vindicator, :"
by one which appeared in the last issue of
the Spectator" over the signature Of my
friend and fellow sufferer Sc Paul Popln. )"
But as my friend Paul never come fairly
and squarely up to the scratch in his life and
would not be persuaded, by all the elo>
quence I could bring to bare to do so in
this instance; I feel myself compelled to
explain more fully the grievances, which he
has hinted at 50 delicately that none, but
those intimately acquainted with him, could
guess what he was at. Before giving your
last quarterly dinner you passed resolu-
ton restricting your invitations to two
friends APIECE, and both Paul and myself
were left out, having no very particular
friend among you, while all liked us well
enough to fling us an invitation occasionally,
when you had dozen or two at command
This, gentlemen, is what we complain of
we say, by your present course you make
Old Virginia play the step-mother to some
of her children; we beg you to call meet
ing of your board and repeal this unjust
law, or make another allowing yourselves
to invite no one and 60 dinnerless on the
days you appropriate to the State. If you
do not we can always learn enough through
some mutual friend. of what you say and
do to keep you in hot water:
What right have you to drink toast to
any particular person on these occasions
What right have you to talk of anything
but the affairs of the Asylum or allow any
guest to talk Of anything else? None at
all, and we intend to tell you so every time
you don't invite u.s.
PAUL. POPLIN's FRIEND.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

@- The results of the ,cheot harvest, in
nearly all parts Of Virginia, show that the
amount Of loss and damage to the crops,
has not been at all exaggerated. We ques-
ton, even, if it has been fully stated. The
corn crop, too, will be cut short to q great
extent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

The amount of loss by fire in the Bow
cry, at New York, on Friday morning last,
is stated at sixty thousand dollars. There
were several buildings damaged
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

FOR the Vlndlcatof.
At meeting Of the Vest Aagusta
Guards held in the Town of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of September. 1858,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Com
pany be rendered to Adjutant General VIM.
FL. Richardson for the zeal, diligence and
kindness which he has exhibited, both as a
public officer and as an individual, in aid
ing its organization, and in promptly fur
nishing it with arms and accoutrements.
Resolved, That the Secretary send copy
of these resolutions to Gen. Richardson, and
have them published in the Stanton and
one Of the Richmond papers.
VIM. S. III. BAYLOR, Capt.
WIN. A. BURNETT. Secretary.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
Tournament.

There will be a grand tournament and
ball at the Stribling Springs, on Thursday
the 10th instant.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
ST AYERS FUND.
EREE EDIIC ATINN

VIE subscribers, commissioners appointed lay the
Il Circuit Court of Augusta County To select from
among the poor children" of the town OF Staun
ton, THREE BOYS. and SINE GIhts, 10 be educated
September, 1858, at the Clerks O1ice OF the ias
tings Court, at O'Clock A. NJ, proceed to make
the selections.
The Boys will be sent to tho Staurton Academy,
and the Girls be equally di7ided between the Yves
eyan Female Institute. the Eirsinii Female insti
tnte and the Augusta Female Seminary.
All applications and recommendations rsust be in
writing, and must be handed to Col Baylor before
the day named, and the children must be within
reach on the dav appointed 50 that they can be
seen by us if we wish It.
The recommendations must be addressed special
ly to the character disposition and capacity of tho
children, and their inability to obtain an education
by other means. JOHN b. BALDWIN,
A. ID. TROTTER,
GEORGE BAYLOR.
Stanton, Sept II, Is5s.-2w
fee of the Circuit Court of Augusta County,
September 6, 1858,
Robert Brown Snapp, Charles K. Mauzv and Mar
tina c.. his wife, John A. Patterson and Mart tina
j., his wife, Eliza A. Lamb and Robert Hansbcr-
ger,-Plaintitis,
AGAINST
Cyrus H. Snapp, Elizabeth Snapp, Agcrnon S.
Futz and Caroline s. Fultz, --Decndants.
The object Of this suit is to obtain partition of
the lands and slaves left by Robert Snapp dec d.,
according TO his will.
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that tho De-
PENDANT Algernon S: Futz s not inhabitant of this
Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that the said Defen-
publication of this notice, and do what is necessary
TO protect his interest.
A Copy-Teste,
A. i. KINNEY, D. C.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

A political paper in Minnesota says the
retail price Of a Minnesota Legislator is
$500.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11
REa7yEG V.lE.

HAVING removed to the Store recently occupied
Ii by f. Lawton, and two doors above DR. T. II.
J. G. kinney's Drug Store, have the pleasure
of announcing to my friends and the public that
have on hand large and fresh supply OF ORocB-
RiEs, WINES, LIQuoRs and TEAS, all OF which will DO
sold cheap for Cash. Persons in want of these arti-
cles would do well to give me call before purcha-
sing elsewhere. l.. Il. WALLER.
Staunton, Sept. IL, 1858.
1000 NEGROES WANTED!!-I wish
lOOV to purchase One Thousand LIKELY W.
GROES Of both sexes for the Southern Market for
which Twill give the highest cash prices. Address,
JAMES L. CARSON,
Middlebrooh or Stanton, Va.
Sept. H. 1S58.-6m*
EREsH AND PURE sPICEs.-For sale BY
Il DIR. YOUNG.
Long Pepper, Cinnamon, White Ginger,
Black Pepper Cloves, White Mu 'tard,
White Pepper, Aspice, Black Mustard,
Ground Pepper, Nutmegs, Celery Seed,
Turmeric. Mace,
SIaunton, Sept. IL, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

At the York (England) August meeting,
on the 18th ult., Mr.. Ten Broeck's horse,
Babylon, won the Chesterfield handicap,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

In the Enquirer of the End inst, appears
letter from tie Hon. VIM. l.. Yancey to
to Roger A. Pryor, Of the Richmond South
embodying an elaborate vindication of that
gentleman's position as the leader of the
Southern Leaguers. We regret that the
length of the letter precludes the possibility
of its insertion ton in our paper of this week.
Mr.. Yancey purports to answer the fol-
lowing assertions Of the South newspaper:
LIST. That 80 the League Of the United
Southerners' is Know Nothing move
ment
ID. That it is combination of defunct
Know Nothings and disaffected Democrats to
overthrow the Democratic party.
Sd. That it is a premature blow against
the integrity of the Union.
Attn. That it is based upon policy in
sultlng to Virginia and the other border
States, and an abandonment Of that Of
Southern unity Of counsel and effort.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-11

POatpOnement.
The above sale is postponed till Wednesday, the
22d cf September.
TROUT SHEFFEY, Cor,'rs.
Sent IL, lS56.-tds
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1858-02-23
Maryland State Lotteries.
+. TRANCE G CO., Managers.
CNTEECT NssTSEE.

Persons living at a distance should be ex-
tremey cautious CT whom they order Lottery
Tickets or Certificates Of Packages of Tickets.
The country is flooded with bogus and swind!ing
Lotteries Every nducnment is held out to get
persons TO invest money III :hom Capital Prizes
OF from 100000 tn Forty thousand head their
sc!emes-w with tickets at Onn Dollar. One hundred
thousand dollar Capital Prizes are offered, tick
cts Five Dollars All such, in every instance, are
Frauds and i'morcy is sent to them for tickets,
il is so much lhrowna away without the shadow Of
chance of getting prize. Beware CT all Lot
terirs where the Capital Prize is unusually large
in comparison 10 the price of tickets. In every
instance where large prizes are offered for a small
cost of tickets, put il down rs certain fraud
The Kentucky state Lottery for the benefit OF
the Shelby College, under our management, is
the only Lottery in the United Siaies which
is legally decided by the Maryland Drawings al
other Lotteries which purport TO be decided by the
Maryland Drawings, are frauds.
TIE maryland STATE LOTTERIES.
Purchase in the MARYLAND State lotteries, then
you are sure of being right. And in ordering in
the Maryland lotteries, you are sure of fair and
| honest drawings.
One thing look TO, and that is, you order from
any licensed vendcr in Baltimore, do not receive
any but Managers Tickets and Managers Prin.
ted Certificates of Packages. The Managers
Certificates have the numbers printed, and have
the lihographcd signature of r. France & Co.
No one mas right 10 send his individual cer-
,iiicatrs, and if he does it, br sure there is fraud
at the bottom OF il. L. FRANCE " CO.,
Managers Of Maryland State Lotteries.