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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
Richmond, Nov. 18th.

A SINGULAR PHENomENoN.-In the re-
cent address of the Hon. f. L. Clingman,
before the North Carolina State Fair. he
mentions, in connection with the manufac-
ture of wine and the difficulty on the Allan
tic slope Of the United States of preventing
its acetous fermentation, remarkable fact
concerning locality Of the western part of
that State. In district of few miles in
extent on the Tryon Mountain neither dew
nor frosts is ever known. The same dis
trict is remarkable for the VARIETY and ex-
cellence Of its native grapes, and they are
often found in fine condition in the open air
as late as December The dryness of the
atmosphere in the locality mentioned, and
its eqnability Of temperature. are most re-
markable, and we should like to know more
concerning it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
Will the Convention Endorse the NOmi-
nation?

The Wing is very DESTROYS to know
whether the Convention to assemble at Pc
tersburg on the I'd Of December, will en-
dorse the administration of James Buchanan
or not, and as it is the duty of the country
press to express the sentiments Of the peo-
pie, we feel called upon to give our response.
James Buchanan was elected by ma
jority Of the Democrats Of the United States
as the exponent Of their principles and the
embodiment Of their creed, and as such
most nobly and faithfully has he endeavored
to discharge the duties Of the Chief Magis-
tracy. Born and reared in cline where
no slavery or serfdom was known, he early
espoused the cause of the South, and has
ever since acted as her champion, no matter
where or in whatever Office. Having filled
successfully and successfully most of the
high civil Offices in this Commonwealth,
without an equal as statesman and di-
plomatist, the State that has given so many
sons for Presidents, and which has been the
mother Of SO many patriots, called him
forth as her standard bearer, and by that
influence which she has ever welded in the
confederacy, placed him at the helm of
State. And now it is asked, will she en-
dorse him? Now in the darkest hour of his
trouble it is basely insinuated that she will
desert him. When by his stern and unwa-
vering policy, bis pseudo friends have de-
serted him, shall she be numbered among
the dastardly host? We answer emphati-
cally-NO! Why should she? Because
the opposition deride and abuse him Is it
not the very. best evidence Of his superior
policy, that maligners and traducers should
be found on every side Nay, let every
State of the Commonwealth desert him,
but Virginia will be true to her man so
long as he is true to her principles. But
We cannot better answer this question, than
in the language Of the Petersburg Press:
''Never in our annals has an administra-
ton devoted itself more assiduously to the
general welfare Never has an Admins
tration more boldly claimed for the Consti-
tuition supremacy, and for the laws of the
land respectful obedience. The Mother
of States, who was the first to name him,
has just cause to feel pride at the admiris-
tration of JAMES BUCHANAN. For her
rights and those of her sister Southern
States, he has braved the hostile sentiment
Of the people from among whom he came,
consented to put aside the clamorous appeal
of very many friends, and has suffered the
alienation of those whose tolerant opinion
at least he had won by whole life Of hon.
est devotion"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

WESTMINSTER REVIEW. We have re-
reived the October number of this valuable
review, published by Learned, Scott & Co.,
70 Fulton street, ~ Y. The table of con-
tents is interesting. France, under Louis
Napoleon Indian Heroes; F. W. New
man and his evangelical critic; Travel du-
ring the last half century; The CALAIS trag-
edy, &c. &c. Price So per annum, or the
four Reviews and Blackwood for $40.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
READ THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR TURF OILr
Nov. 20, is5s.-tds.

READ The lfSC In AbOUI OUR TURF OILF
Richmond pra 10, 1885,
During sleigh ride this winter past, discover
ed my horses leg raw, and the skin off place lar
ger than my hand. from the traces rubbing on the
inside of his thigh. l applied your Turf Oil. and
in Jay two he we'll. Another case A
mule which was working to my dray became un-
able to walk. On examining his foot'I discovered
nail about two inches long, up to the head. NV
driver and the neighbors said he would be good
for nothing. Idrew the nail out, inserted a piece
CT lint and Your Turf Oil, and set him at work at
once, and from that moment he has not lost one
hour, but is good as ever. l also saw horse
badly snagged on the outside of his thigh in two
places, one about two inches deep and four inches
wide, from which he was stiff day or two. Your
Turf Oil, applied and it brou ,ht them out en-
trely sound. 1t truly is one of the greatest rem
edies for sores have ever known and have lived
in drug store for several years Use this you
think proper. Very truly,
J. Fl. WEISIGER.
To Messrs Dove & Co.
For sale in Stanton by DR.. 7. H. & J. C. KIM
NEY, and Il. 5. EcHELRERGER BRo. Druggists.
DOVE & CO., Sole Propretors.
Nov. 20, l58S.-ce2wly. Richmond, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
For the Richmond Wing.
A Card.

In consequence Of absence from Danville,
| did not see the Enquirer Of the 9th until
Tuesday, the 10th inst / am surprised to
find that paper accusing the "Leake and
Letcher men, Of 1854, Of having, in the
Staunton Convention, bullied, raneuyered,
and Dragged and set forward watches, to ac-
complish the defeat Of the present Governor.
It is certainly true, that | preferred Mr..
Leake to Henry A. Wise, and, it is equally
true that I did every thing in my power
consistent with personal honor, to defeat
the nomination Of Gov. Wise. But, while
this is true, had not expected any assault
from the Enquirer. Mr.. O. Jennings Wise
cannot be possibly ignorant Of the fact that
| have expressed opinions Of him deroga-
tory to his character as gentleman. The
expression Of these opinions has not been
clandestine, but, to the most intimate friends
Of Mr.. O. J. Wise. Since their expression
| have been frequently in Richmond, and
ready to meet any demand which might be
made upon me. No demand has been made
and | had returned to my own home, under
the belief that Mr.. Wise had no intention of
resenting the insults I had offered him.
The public can therefore appreciate my as
tonishment at seeing, in the Enquirer re-
vlval Of forgotten jest. for the uumanly
purpose Of insinuating false and SANDER
Gus charge against myself The ''setting
forward Of watches" was understood at the
time to have been jocular allusion on my
part, no other member of the convention al
luded to it all. Nor did the Kow Nothing
opposition, though participated actively in
the canvass both as speaker and writer.
But, to close the matter, now deliber-
ately pronounce the charge an unqualified
lie, and that Mr.. O. j. Wise, in abiding
to it, has shown not only disregard to
truth, but, disregard of all gentlemaniy
delicacy. | am fully aware Of the respon-
sibility attaching this denunciatiou, and
hope to be able to meet it as becomes one,
who feels that circumstances have necessita-
ted the defiance Of bullyism, and, the expo
sure of deliberately corrupt purpose to
bully the democracy Of the State.
G. IRVING.
Richmond Nov. 18th
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
TELEGRAPHIC News.
Later From California.
BY THE OVERLAND RourE.

st. Louis, Noo. 1.-THE overland mail
has arrived in schedule TIME, with Calfor-
MIA dates to the 22d ult and three THROUGH
passengers.
Gen. Harvey started for Oregon on the
goth.
The steamer Oregon left for yentosa o,,
the ed for the purpose Of taking the
Tehuantepec mail to Acapulco.
Hon. James G. McKb6en had sent Geo
Pen Johnston (whc Killed Fergusony a
challenge after he was IL prison.
The most Of the Fraser River en,igrants
had gone to California diggings.
It. Beaie's surveying party was at North
Fork. The Camarche Indians showed evil
dent signs of hostility On their route. The
principal chief declares he will not make
peace until every Indian is killed, It was
reported that the indians bad brrned Che
grass ON 1t. Beale's route, which, if true,
will delay operations until the spring,
S,auator Broderiek has arrived here (5t.
LOUSY He left Salt Lake City on che list
ult He encountered heavy Snow ssorla
and severe colo, weather, freezing his soos.
He also had rib broken BY the upsetting
Of coach in the mou .ntains.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
LATER FROM EUROPE
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.

Halifar, Nov, 1.-THE Canada, with
dates from Liverpool to the 9th inst, has
arrived. Her news is unimportant.
The Canada arrived out on tqe 3lst uIt
and left on the 9th inst.
lis rumored that Lord Russell is to sue
coed Lord D.rby as Premier.
The Prussian Cabinet is not yet compile
ted.
The U. s. faigate Niagara was at st.
Vincents on the 22i ult. Sixty Of the At
ricans died on the passage.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
From WaShiaglcu,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Private advfees
from Arizona state that new revo!! luton
had broken out in Sonora Mexico, again st
Gov. Pesciera, and in favor of Zuloaga.-
It was belieed that the revolution would be
successful.
There had been considerable immigration
to Arizona during the season, and several
new settlements made New gold diggings
had been discovered with fne yield
The government is taking vigorous meas
ures to secure settlement with Peru of the
difficulties arising out of the seizure of the
American ships Georgianna L Lizzie Thomp-
son.
Secretary Cobb has returned an answer to
the Collector at Mobile, concerning the de-
parture of Gen. Walkers vessels The con-
tents are kept secret but it is believed that
he instructs him to refuse clearance. 1t
is known here that there are large number
Of emlgrants in and around Mobile, and it
is certain they will not be permitted to de-
part. unless they elude the vigilance of the
government officials.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

WHERE THEY WERE BU1Lr-Of the IS
vessels composing our navy Is we're built
in Philadelphia, 10 in New York, s in
Washington, D. c.; Is in Norfolk, Va;
IL in Boston, Mass; 7 in Portsmouth, N
H.; | in Erie, Pa; l in Pittsburg, Pa;
transferred from the War Department, and
eight were purchased.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

% The Spectator treated our interrog-
atories Of last week, with sontumelious tact
turnity; we were somewhat afraid that we
were rubbing sore place when we express
ed our opinion as to the relationship Of
KnowNothingism and Black Republican
ism, but our surmises must have been true,
as silence is usually taken as an evidence Of
consent. But we did not intend to hurt
our neighbours feelings about his relations.
In fact, we thought him rather proud Of
them, and considered ourselves as doing it
an immense favor, by letting the people
know what big kin they had 'sup yonder, :"
North. Come, neighbor, speak out and
tell us if you are not proud of them. Do
tell us also, whether you endorse Stewards
Rochester speech or not.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
TOWN LOT FOR SALE.

X virtue of Trust Deed executed by Peachy
= -, Curtis to the undersigned dated the 9th day
~ Marcn is47 and of record in the County CLERKS
Uhce on the 10th day of the same month, shall on
Wednesday, the SM day of December merit, for the
purposes mentioned in said decd, offer at pubic
An 1'r casn (sab]ect to prior en) the hoooE
d aa LOT at vt. Solon, and the other property
described IN said deed
n. JAMES T. CLARKE, Trustee,
MI. Scion, Va, Nov. 90 1858, -tds-Prs fee $lzo.
Stoves. STOVES, sroyEs.-we are now
- prepared to show the best assortment Of C00k-
ansi ralior, BOX and others Stoves ever brought
70 Staunton, all of which will BE- sold at fair PRICES.
Gu. = WOODS GILkESoN.
M EAT CUTTERs.-we have Just received .
~ 80 large supply of Meat Cutters and Stuhers,
them at WOnnoe IKESON'S.
ssaunton, Nov. 20. is. SIS . '
HAMMERED IRON.-We have on hand, and
boro I iran continue to KEEP supply Of WaySs'
Staunton, Nov. 20, '5s. "
1>RAPS.-Fox, Rat and Mouse Traps. of several
s.. :. WOODS 4 G1LKEsoN.
SIEW PANS.-6 doz Timed and Enameled Stew
st.nn. ) - WOODS 4 GILKEsoN.
neoH, NOV zU, 1858.
pLUUGHS.-We have on hand some superior
- hillside Ploughs; also, Turning Plougns'
winch will be sold low.
:. WOODS GILKEs0N.
Stanton, Nov 20 1858.
SUPERIOR SCOTCH wHIsKEY-Warranted
~ ranted to be years old at
DIR: 7. H. d J. C. KINNEY'S.
Stanton, Nov 20, 1858.
EENDERS AND ANDIRONS.-Cast-I Iron Il
- wire Tenders, Brass. Bronzed and other An
by WOODS 4 l;ILKESON.
Staunton, Nov. 20, 1858.
W!NDOW GLASS.-Of all sizes, always on
WOODS & GILKEsON.
Staunton, Nov. 20, 1858.
I WAL OIL, just received at ,vyrv,c
~ DIR. r. H. d j. G. kINNEA'o ..
Nov 20, 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
We want Wood.

Unless those Of our subscribers who are
in the habit Of paying their subscriptions
in wood, furnish us at once, we shall be
compelled to call upon them for something
more substantial, that will purchase wood.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

AN OLD LuNArIc There is lunatic in
Southampton county Jail now, who will be
taken to Williamsburg in few days. His
name is John Newton-a name the rise Of 70
years old. It seems to be melancholy de-
rangement Of harmless nature.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
ESH ARRIVAL
IN CLOTHING G..

A NEW and fresh supply of Clothing has been
undersigned. comprising an assortment from the
finest CLOTH Dress Sur to the substantial and cheap
BUSINESS Surf. To this new supply invite the es-
pecial attention of the public and will sell them
tor cash at very low figures and greatly reduced
from the regular market prices.
:, on hand large supply of Coats and Pants for
Negro wear.
~ Furnishing Goods, Caps and Hats of all kinds.
J. POLLITZ, Corner Room Va. Hotel.
Stanton, Nov. 20. 1855
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
BOOK BUYERS

WILL FIND AT J.. w. RANnOrpu,s
w BOOKSTORE AND BINDERY, 12l MAN
STREET. RICHMOND, on the best terms for Cash or
approved credit, large stock of Law. Medical.
Theological, Historical, Classical, School and Mis-,
ceaneous BOOKS. Also, many ANIMALS. Bibles.
Prayer Books. Albums, and Standard Works. IL
Illustrated and bound in handsome style for presents
Va Orders will receive prompt attention.
Richmond Nov TO- 1885,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

Mr.. Everett will deliver his sration on
Washington at Niblo's to-day, in aid of the
Mt. Vernon Association. The New York
Post says Mr. Everett at first declined the
invitation Of the ladies, but they would take
no denial, and made further appeals, which
almost compelled him to yield to their wish
eS
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

A BOOK WITHOUT MONEY & WITH
~ OUT PRICE, W. RANDOLPH, Rich
mond, offers to Teachers and Scholars, without
p1lce, a very valuable Book. Send for copy,
take it home and study it. 1t will be mailed only
70 those who enclose cents in stamps to pay the
postage. WoULDsr KNOW THYsELF or The Out
lines Of Human Physiology, Designed for the Youth
OF Both Sexes, by Mrs. Jane Taylor, illustrated
with numerous Anat ,nical Engravlngs.
Va The place to buy SCHOOL BOOKS Of the
STREET.
Richmond, Nov 90 1879
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

EGYPTIAN DARKNEss.-The appearance
Of the comet created an immense sensation
in Egypt; for several days all business and
labor were at stand still the inhabitants
believing that it foreboded some great calam-
itv
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
ROBERT BONNER, ESQ.
Changes in the Richmond Press.

Os~AA0NE "a VuO ANAOAAOUAO CSS.
Mr.. B. M. Dewitt has retired from the
Richmond Enquirer, and will be succeeded
by Mr.. John M. Daniel, according to an
arrangement made when Mr.. Daniel was
appointed consul to Turin. In Mr.. De
Witt, the Press will lose an able and forci-
BILE writer, one who has given high tone and
character to the paper he has edited, and
the Democracy will lose the services Of one
Of her ablest defenders. We trust he may
soon connect himself with some other pa
per, where his influence will continue to be
felt. His loss will be somewhat compen-
stated by the return of Mr.. Daniel, one Of
the most brilliant paragraph writers of the
day.
The change in the ''South" is the one we
have most to regret We had looked anx-
iously forward to the day when that was to
be the Democratic organ Of Virginia, over
its pseudo organs. who, claiming the preci-
dence of age, have arrived at the second
stage of puerilty, at which the whole Of
their feeble energy is devoted to the one
object Of stirring up discord among the De-
mocracy. Whatever has been the cause Of
this change, it will be matter of regret to
many friends Of Mr.. Pryor. We cannot
agree with some Of our contemporaries in at
trlbuting it to pecuniary causes; for we do
not think paper Of its merits, would have
received such DOOM We lose Mr.. Pry-
or at time when his able services are i'm
peratively needed, but we trust that Mr..
Dantel will partially supply the deficiency
of these two able writer's. We say partly,
nor do we say it to disparage in the least
that gentleman, but because we believe no
individual could fully supply their place
But we doubt not that Mr.. D. will do so as
far as any other man could be expected to
ill such vacancy. Mr.. Pryor will be con-
nected with the Estates" at Washington,
and we wish him much success in his new
enterprise.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

WANTED TO PURCHASE, for nv wn
w use, stout healthy NEGRO WOMAN, one
who can come well recommended will find good
home. Also, GIRL to nurse. For particulars
enquire of the Editor.
Nov 20. 1855
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

A Two-HEADED They have a
two-headed girl on exhibition at the Frank
lin, Glenn, Fair grounds. The Review
Of that place gives the following account Of
this strange lusus naturae: The body or
trunk of this curious being is certainly one e.,
at least below the stomach; this is proved
by every test that can be applied. At the
same time the chest, head, and arms are
those of two distinct and perfectly formed
lower limbs, all Of which are used in loco
motion.
The brain and intellectual organization
are those of two distinct persons, but with
strong desire to sympathize; SO that al
though capable Of attention to two different
objects at the same time, yet their mental
operations are less firm and coherent than
when the powers Of both are directed to
one and the same object.
Each head and face is that Of sprightly
little negress seven or eight years old.
We are informed by gentleman in this
place that the statement narrated above, is
strictly true, he having seen this wonderful
curiosity.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

TO ADVERTISERS The Vindicator has
large andincreasng circulation in this and the ad-
dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
fords greatinducements to those who will use it's
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

Ea Want of time and space prevents our
giving our usual notice of the new adver-
tisements this week. Read them and you
will no doubt make something.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20
Why Does the Enquirer hide its Light
under a BuShol?

It is amusing to open the Enquirer of late,
and view the number of ssLetcherite Frauds
with which it is filed. It seems to be big,
stuffed with Letcherite frauds it's standing
heading Of ''still more Letcherite frauds, :"
and its opening sentence, ''we have infor-
nation from source which we cannot
doubt" &C., &C., have become chronic.
Now if the Enquirer has this tremendous
stock Of information from reliable sources, ;"
information which goes to show the perfdy
Of it's opponents, -informatio which stamps
the brand Of infamy on almost every coun-
ty meeting which has declared for Letcher,
If, we repeat, the Enquirer has such in
formation, why does it not give the people
Of Virginia the benefit Of its light? why
does it not let the people know something of
the source Of this information, and let them
judge for themselves Of it's reliability? Why
in word, does it attempt to convict whole
counties of trickery and fraud, on the tes- :
timony Of anonymous, irresponsible wri
tiers?
Will the Enquirer condescend to tell us
on what testimony it's "Letcherite frauds"
are based, and on the other hand will the
Enquirer inform us of the reasons for its
silence concerning the fraudulent protest of
Boone County to Mr.. Letcher, when before
it had trumpeted that protest to the world
as proof of the unftness Of Mr.. Letcher
for the gugernatorial chair
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

4Y Our thanks are due to Mr.. Brown,
the agent for Bumgardner, and Hartman &
Snapp, liquor dealers, for bottle of Bum
gardners superior whiskey. Those wishing
to obtain that beverage in all its purity and
excellence should address j. Hamilton
Brown, Staunion, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

IMPORTANT DECISION. case of Shell
ton +. Leake, Esq, Us. the Rockingham
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was de-
clded against the plaintiff, at the recent
term of Superior Court. 1t was suit in
chancery, to recover the amount of insu-
rance OF Mr.. Leake's property. He had
applied to an agent Of the company, who
agreed to take the risk Of insurance; but
before the Directors Of the Company had
acted upon the application, the property
was destroyed by fire The company then
refused to pay, contending that they we're
not bound by the act Of an agent until said
act had been formally endorsed by the
BOARD. -Rockinqhona Va. ReQister.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-20

LETcHER's Prospects W. +. Drinkard
Editor Of the True Virginian, in letter to
his paper, makes the following remarks in
relation to John Letcher's prospects go
Il have travelled more than eight hun
dred miles since I left Fairmont, and have
stopped in several counties and in sections
hundreds Of miles apart, and wherever I
have been | have found John Letcher the
peoples favorite. In this county prince
Edward) he isjust as popular as in Marion.
Indeed, he seems general favorite in, not
to say the universal choice of Eastern Vir-
ginia In the Southwest, too, found that
he is considered ''the man." The editor of
the Wythville Telegraph, J. W. Caldwell.
Esq, whom Judge Brockenbrough recent
~ appointed clerk of the u S. Court, is an
open advocate of Letcher's nomination. So
are several other prominent men Of Wythe
county, which is one Of the counties which
we Of the Northwest had been accustom-
ed to look upon as in favor Of Brocken-
brough. Hopkins, Edmundson, and Brock
enbrough, will all get some votes from the
Southwest in Convention, but none Of them
stand any chance for the nomination"