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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
March Court.

Monday last was March Court and great
many citizens of the county were in town.
But little business was done in Court, vet
the streets were thronged and all seemed
engaged in settling up old dues. The auc-
tloneers were busy in disrosing Of what they
considered bargains" and doubtless many
hard bargain was made. At about IL o.
clock il was announced that the various car
didates for the County Offices would address
the sovereigns in the open air, from the
portico of the Courthouse. The several
candidates were, James Cochran and N. G.
Kinney, Esqs., for the Circuit Clerkship,
and j. D. Imboden and Jefferson Kinney.
Esqs., for the County Clerkship. Each Of
these gentlemen made excellent addresses.
but We deem it unnecessary to give even
a synopsis Of their remarks, as they design
canyassing the county, we will only add
that the friends Of the respective candidates
were we'll pleased at the effort made by each.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

Reosuals IN Western Virginia "A Wheel
ing letter-writer says: The past winter has
been one long to be remembered on account
of the reyivals Of religion that have pervad
ed all the churches in this section of the
country. Nothing equal to it has been
known in this region of the country even
by the Oldest members Of our churches. In
1889 and 1910 gracious revival influence
spread through this section Of Virginia and
over the whole southeastern Ohio. That
revival was very general throughout all our
connection (the Methodist Episcopal Church
that year, as the minutes exhibit nett in
crease Of 154, 900 members at the close Of
the year, besides the hundreds and thous-
ands who connected themselves with other
orthodox churches. But the religious in
fuence this winter has been characterized
BY thoroughness and depth Of interest that
far exceeds that memorable season. In
some neighborhoods almost the entire adult
population is brought under its influence. /
know of many churches where there are
from one to two hundred accessions, while
there is but one church within the circuit
of several counties, SO far as / have heard,
that has not shared to greater or less cx-
tent in the blessed work"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
A EannTnnt s,sW.

We see that there finally has been a
movement inaugurated in the United States
for general bankrupt law; that it is in
the hands of the able Senator from G4or-
gia, CIR. Toombs.) All that we have yet
been able to learn about il is, that t is H.
tended to avoid, in this bill, all the fatal
errors Of the bill Of 1871, and to include
banks and other corporations. to compel
them to pay or fail This is highly lesi-
rable measure, and should it pass, as we
think it will, will be great beneit 10 both
debtor and creditor il closing up The results
of the panic. It viii give thousands of
good, active and honest men chance to be
useful, who are now loaded down with
debts they can never pay, aud will have a
strong tendency to prevent the recurrence
of such panics in future The bills Of all
the States will be good Only where they
must pay or liquidate at once. and this will
prevent dangerous expansion or oyer-tra-
ding. The principle was first suggested i'll
the Presidents Message; and now the first
movement is from a. Southern Senator.
But we are satisfied that the North and
West will give hearty response to it
Some may object on the ground that loss is
to result to creditors. That, how .ver is
not the case. Creditors never lose by a
good bankrupt law True, they find out
what they have lost before the bankruptcy
and undoubtedly much sooner than they
would under any other circumstances and
thus save going SO deep into sinking
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
ADMISSION. OF KANSAS

Hon. Green g. Bronson advocates the i'm
mediate admission Of Kansas, for the follow
ing strong reasons:
'sFirst-lt will get The slnvcry question
cut of Congress, and enable tha. body to do
vote its time and attention to matters which
more appropriately belong t. it. Second
It will terminate the stri8e between brethren
IN different sections Of the co.niry. AID
strengthen the union Of the States Third
1t will advance the cause Of popular
sovereignty BY allowing tie people Of kar-
sas the privilege Of forming aud regulating
their own institutions which is enjoyed BY
the people Of other States. Fourth-It WI
cure some good men Of an excessive ankle
ty about affairs abroad, and enable them to
turn their attention to tho state of things
nearer home. Fifth-It viii extingui>h a
great number Of politicians who now derive
most Of their importance from slavery agi-
tation, and whose services can be spared
without any detriment to the public. And,
finally, it will satisfy most Of those reflect
ing men Of all parties. wlo, like myself
neither hold or seek office, and who want
nothing from rulers but the blessings which
flow from good government
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
What Rail Roads Have Done.

According to estimate s'the United States
have increased in wealth fall thousand
millions of dollars p They have certainly
contributed more to the prosperity of the
country than they have proved remunera-
tive to their owners. Without railroads VIC
could never have been the wide extended
republic that we hare grown; with them We
can enlarge our territories still further. 1t
is fortunate conjunction Of events that tie
locomotive and magnetic telegraph, two O
the most potential contrivances fer annihi-
lating space. should spring into existence
just as new republic was extending it
power over continent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
A SAD SIGHT.

The editor Of the Springfield Republican,
who is not reputcd to be given to the night
mare, has had some terrible sights in his
day enough to make ones blood freeze in
his veins. Here are some of his wa;lings
in regard to them, to which we invite the
special attention Of all the bachelor tribe
+ "There are some sad sights in this world
"a city sacked and burnt-a battle field af-
ter great Slaughter London in the
midst Of a plaguc-a ship burnt at sea-a
family pining in starvation-a jug Of Mo
lasses wrecked upon the pavement-but the
saddest sight to US, Of all, is an old bachelor
stolidly walking towards his end, his great
duties undone, his shirt buttons off, his
stocking out at the toes, and nobody te
leave his money to. Were we such man
the mild reproying eye ola widow, or mai
den lady would drive us mad But there
is still hope. Uglier and older men than
any of our friends have married beautiful
wives, who trained them admirably and
spent their money elegantly"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
compton Constitution. Mr.. Bishop also
made speech in favor Of the same.

: ASHINGTON, March rs.
Senate. The Senate was crowded to-day.
The Kansas discussion was resumed. Mr..
treen made speech rebutting the argu-
ments OF all the opponents of the bill a.
mong other things he stated that Black Re-
publicanism was crushing out true Democ-
racy in its course, and would never meet a
barrier till it met the cannon Of the South
He concluded by an ardent aspiration for
the consolidation and permaneney of the
Democratic party. A running debate took
place between Messrs. Seward and Green :,
after which Mr. C.ittenden defended his DC
sition. Mr. Green mo7ed three amendments
to the bill. Mr.. Crittendcn offered sub
stitute.
The Kansas bill has passed the Senate,
with the amendments offered By Messrs.
Pugh, Green and others, bat they are not
of vital Importance. Mr.. Push's original
amendment was withdrawn.
House. kansas affairs were taken up
and debated It is understood the debate
on the deficiency bill closes on Friday. Mr..
Singleton of Mississippi. in speech, said
he believed there were representatives in the
House, who would have helped negroes to
run away from their masters
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
The internal Improvement Bills.


The House Of Delegates, on Saturday last
passed internal Improvement bills, making
! the following appropriations:
/ To the Covington Ohio & Railroad, $780,
600;
To the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
800, 000;
To the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire Railroad, 100000;
| Tothc Manassas Gap Railroad, $3.50 900,
and
$500, 900.
The Covinston and Ohio bill was a Sen
ate ulll and is therefore law. The remain
ing bills have yet to pass the Senate.
! The bill arpropriating 100000 to the
Richmond and York River Railroad, was re-
jected by 6s to 35-wanting eight to make
the constitutional majority necessary to its
passage. 1t was Immediately reconsile.ed
and laid on the table. It's defeat was due
i to the lateness of the hour at which it was
taken up, several Of those who we're friend
/, ~ to it having left the House. The course
pursued by number of delegates from the
counties on the line Of the York River Road
on the subject Of Improvements, also had its
effect. They voted against all other bills
and provoked some improvement men to re-
tort upon them. This revenge is wrong
A road that is so far made as the York Riy-
or Road is, should not be stopped because
! some of its immediate representatives are
illiberal. Besides penetrating as it does, a
region..of country which has had nothing and
which has always paid heavily into the trea-
sury, it has stronger claims upon the Lcgis-
lature than some that did pass the House on
Saturday.
The James River conversion scheme also
failed in the House by a vote Of 81 to 50.
The vote was reconsidercd and the bill laid
! on the table.-Dispuch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
Honey Found,

While Mr.. John Peer, on Friday last,
was engaged in having his lot ploughed BY
a negro man, the plough struck against
something which was found to be crock
containing S32f.2l, in Gold and Silver
coin. The lot was the one formerly owned
by VIM. Coleman, who, it will be remem-
bered. was murdered in 1853, and the mon
ey is supposed by many, to have been pla-
ced there BY Coleman. Mr.. P, we under
stand, intends placing the treasure in the
hands of the town authority, but in the alb
sence ofall proof as to the ownership, VIC
think Mr.. P is entitled to the money.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

fortably and fearlessly, id blissful ignorance
of the horrid ditch, (until he falls in) just
at his side, which it would seem was placed
there for no other purpose than to receive
him, should he be so unfortunate as to
make false step. which any man-except
one in the habit Of walking the would
be likely to do. Now, we know not what
reason the Council may have for this worse
than throwing away the money of the Cor
poration. We can conceive Of none which
will justify it. It has been said that it was
d ne because the holders of property on that
street refused to contribute their share to
the building of the walk, and this means
was resorted to, to compel them, OF to spite
them. We do not believe this. It is a
poor, pitiful reason, unworthy Of the Town
and of the Council. The manly and right
way to obviate any such difficulty would
have been to compel the property holders
to contribute their share We would rather
believe that the Council, acting on its an
cient policy, to expend as much money and
do as little good as possible, resorted to
this man-trap expedient than that it would
inconvenience the whole Town. out of mere
spite to few individuals. We hope it will
be understood that in writing this article
we are actuated by no ill-feeling towards
the gentlemen composing the Councillor
them, individually, we have the highest
respect, but because we think the interests
of the Town have been miserably taken care
of. Of two things, we are positively cor
tain-we are certain that the people Of
Staunton are taxed as highly as any other
people in the State, and we are certain that
Staunton is as little improved as any other
Town in the State.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
DECLINE OF ABOLITIONIsM.

| "A late number OF the Liberator contains
the following statement, in explanation o.
the admitted fact that the Abolition party
in the North is growing smaller and smaller
'One has abandoned it because it advo-
Gates disagreed among themselves; another
has dropped it because it has run into poll
tics still another has Withdrawn from it
because it tends to dissolve the Ua.ion; a
very large number have quilted it boause it
dfsturbs the peace Of the Church; some
would be-respcctablc people have separated
from, it because it stands directly III the
pathway OF popularity some have abailon-
LED it when they found that its principles re-
CURED them to treat the colore.l sa.,.l rs an
equal brother in all the relations OF life =
This last has proved too much for the aboIi-
tlonlsin Of thousands, especially Of heads of
families, who want their children to be hon
nored and respected in the world"
Upon the above the r. Y. Times remarks
as follows:
every many Of these are very excellent
reasons for abandoning the Abclitioa party,
and they have undoubtedly Influenced a
a great many people. But we have no doubt
that the actual decline Of this party is due,
more than to any other cause, to the eonyic-
ton on the part Of the public that its OBJ
jects are not only impracticable, but that
they would not, if attained, contribute to
the well being Of any class. Every person
who has examined the subject with care is
pretty we'll convinced, that the immediate
abolition Of slavery would plunge the mil
lions Of slaves into the depths * poverty,
wrctchedness and degradation. Their con-
dision would be infinitely worse than it is at
present. The time has passed when any
body can get credit for philanthropy or even
ordinary benevolence, by adv, citing that
Immediate and unconditional emancipation
which is the watchword Of the Aloiti,nits.
The party will very soon become practically
and virtually extinct"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
ONE HALF THE VINDICATeR FOR SALE

I WISH to sell my interest in the Vim
dicator newspaper Printing Establishment,
(Which interest amounts to one-half) The
Office is permanently established having a
subscription list equal to that Of almost any
paper in the Valley of Virginia, and the
advertising custom is good, as the columns
ofthe paper clearly indicate. 1t is no dis
satisfaction with the business that induces
me to sell. There is no better position in
the State for Democratic paper-the ma
terial is good and gentleman with some
cash capital can make money. Terms &C.
eommodating. Address,
F. ALFRED,
Stanton
Esy Exchanges please notice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
Hay Presses.

The attention Of Farmers is respectfully
directed to the advertisement of Mr.. E,
HUNTER, Of this county, who has invented
and made an improvement upon the con-
struction of Hay Presses, which promises
to be Of much service to the Farming com
munity. 1t is cheaper and better Press
than those procured from the North, and is
highly recommended by those who have
seen it in operation. See advertisement.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

The consummate skill with which the
Town Council has managed to expend the
money arising from the burdensome taxa
ton Of the people Of the Corporation, so as
to produce absolutely no beneficial results
whatever, has, for a long time, been sub
ject Of wonder to US, and has caused much
talk among our people. We have have had
a great many improvements, all of which
have proved useless, and one to which we
will pay our compliments directly, worse
than useless. We have had the improve
ment Of a Market House-the effect of
which has becn--scarcity of every article Of
domestic consumption, and big prices for
those, even. which could be gotten In
passing, we will remark, that we were very
much surprised to hear, some time ago, that
the proposition to make the addition Of
Town Hall, "the only profitable thing about
it" had been decided upon, but were soon
relieved from that surprise, for in short
time, for some mysterious. reason, deeply
buried in the bosom Of the Council and
likely to be carried to the grave with it,
the project was abandoned and the Market
House and Market Laws were left alone to
work out their own results, and the Town
Council relapsed into their old policy. We
are to have the improvement of Reservoir
and the result will be scarcity of water. 1t
would be vain to attempt to point out the
improvements which have not been made
they stare US in the face from all sides. In
fact, it seems heretofore to have been the
determination Of the Council to edo all
those things which it ought not to have
done, and to leave undone all those things
which it ought to have done" But the
GROWING glory of the Council was an i'm
provemcnt made in the shape of a pave
1nent in the Western end of Main street.
Heretofore it was compelled to rest satisfied
with improvements entirely negative in
their results ; but, in this instance, it sue
eeeded in creating perfect nuisance the
terror of all pedestrians. We suppose il
found itself encountered with superabun-
dance of money-with treasury overflow
ing, which could be empticd by no ordina-
ry means. Under these trying circumsta1-
ces it took counsel how it should demean
itself with respect unto the much fine
gold" and the mutilated pavement to which
we have referred-a standing monument te
its ingenuity-was the offspring ofthe pain.
ful labor. This pavement is absolutel,
worse than no pavement at all it is bull
from the curb-stone, half way across tht
walk, thus making a nice little ditch which
is always filed with mud and water, ant
the unhappy night traveller who first get
on the pavement, walks on rejoicing com
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
THREE NEGROES EXECUTED II
NEW KENT COUNTY.

At an early hour last Friday morning, q
vast multitude assembled to witness the ex-
ecution Of Major Morris. Henry and Dick
Bradley, the murderers Of James G. Grant
A correspondent Of the Richmond Dispatch
furnishes the following particulars:
A few minutes past 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the Sheriff, John S. Lacy, ESQ, with his
deputy Charles A. Hewlett, Esq. proceed
ed to the Jail for the purpose Of removing
the chains from the prisoners, and to shroud
them in robes Of black cambria, when they
were led out OF their cell. Captain Braxton
Garlick, with the troop, escorted them to
the gallows.
On their arrival, the Rev. George B.
Simcoe, one Of their spiritual advisers, de-
liyered very solemn and impressive ser
mon. At the conclusion Of this he prayed
very fervently. They were then asked if
they had anything to say. Henry and
Dick said the were prepared to meet their
i God. Major Morris said he had fallen a
victim to the gallows, through the persua-
sion and advice Of his friends; he admonish-
Gu tAVSO uIOuttu AluA HCfCl ~ tCfO6C ICI
much confidence in friends.
The halters having been properly adjus-
ted to the beam and their necks when they
first assembled to the scafold, the fly was
drawn from the drop, and at IL o'clock NJ
they were launched into eternity.
The night preceding their execution was
devoted to prayer and supplication. Attn.
tervals they sang the very melancholy
hymn, commencing 'Hark from the Tomb !!
As | gazed through the iron CRATES Of the
prison window into their cell, I could bu
feel sad at so woeful spectacle.
Thus the last act Of this bloody dram.
has been performed, and the curtain,
trust, has fallen never to rise on similar
tragedy ia New Kent, or elsewhere. ThiI
isthe fourth execution which has occurred
in New Kent since the great calamity tina
bcfell the county in 1887.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
James Barron Hope.

This gentleman rccited his ''Inaugura-
ton Ode in Union Hall, on Saturday eve
ming last. The many hattering notices Of
the Press led us to expect rich treat, and
none wero disappointed. Mr.. Hope pos.
scsses the true poetic fre-the poem con-
tains many fine passages, and the style o.
delivery uncxccptionable.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

Religious Rev. Mr.. SE1ss, of Balti-
more, has been delivering, for few even
ings past, in the Lutheran Church, in this
place, series Of profound and eloquent dis
courses to crowded and attentive audiences,
The interest felt continues undated.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

University Of Virginia We regret to
learn that in consequence Of the prevalence
of disease at the University, it has been
deemed advisable by the Faculty to suspend
the lectures until May next. AS the same
disease has appeared extensively in the
Piedmont country, it is concluded that it is
epidemical, and it is hoped that in few
weeks it will disappear.-Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
g gJ.1Nse.

Mo. PERUVIAN OF direct Importation:
IN AFRICAN, containing ammonia and phos-
phate in large proportion;
COLUMBIAN, in bags and barrels;
"a ard "a AZ MEXICAN, in barrels;
SUP. PfiOS. OF LIME, in bags and barr, ls
warranted of best quality;
BONE DUST, in barrels, and warranted
pure.
All the above Fertilizers anseI Of the
best quality, and offered at the locest ntarkes
rates by FOWLE h co.
Alexandria, March 81, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
For the Tindicator

MEssRs. EDIroRs The "Spectator"
having failed to answer my interrogatories
on the Kansas question. and failed, too, to
point out which copy Of their paper contain
ed the expressed views Of the editors on this
important subject, [ take it for granted,
they think their views are unimportant, and
leave the public to judge between US.
BETA.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
An Improvement Needed,-We unf

An Improvement Needed.-We under
stand that steps are about being taken to
obtain subscriptions for the purpose Of rails
ing sum sufficient to defray the expenses
Of painting the Cupola on the Methodist
Church, in this place. We hope the appeal
will be responded to literally by the liberal
people of Stanton.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
TO THE VOTERS OF HIGHLAND.

Many Of the Voters Of Highland, who
deem it the best method Of bringing can
didates before the people, for the County
Offices, suggest that Convention be held
for that purpose. at the April Court And
it is further suggested, that said Con~en-
ton shall consist Of the voters Of the county,
young and old, irrespective Of any party
associations. It will meet at the Court
house, at l o'clock, p NJ, and in the Jury
Room, if the Court be in session.
MANY VOTERS.
March 12 1853
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27

EE We are sorry to state that the ex-
cellent delegate in the Virginia Legislature,
from Pendleton, (Col. KEE, passed through
this place day or two ago, suffering from
violent attack Of Rheumatism, and that
his services, for the remainder Of the scs-
sion, must be discontinued.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-27
ESsSg SALE.

! ilAs = for sale 500 Bushels of good and sound
= POTATOES, at one dollar per bushel payable
when NJ. Jefferson Kinney is reelected Clerk of
the County Court Of Augusta. Send on your Wag-
ons gentlemen, and Negotiable Notes well endor-
sd, thirty days after Mr.. Kinney is elected
JOS. 4. MITCHELL.
March 27, 1858 ,-3ts-Spec copv