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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
Tor the indicator

MEssIs. EDIroRs As the time for tiae
election of County Officers, is rapidly APP
preaching, as one Of the people, ] am be-
ginning to cast around me for suitable per-
sons to fiji the various positions, (and be-
ing one Of those who thinks there is more
than oae man, who is compel tent to gil eth
er one of them, or ali combined l take the
liberty to bring to The attention Of the peo-
pie, without his knowledge, the name Of
JAMES Cochran, Esq, for the Office Of Cir
cult Clerk I believe that he is entirely
competent, and would discharge the duties
of the Office to the entire satisfaction Of the
County, if he should consent to become a
candidate, and elected. ! hope he will an
nounce himself at GAGE, and let the people
decide upon his claims.
One Of the people who always thinks and
votes as he thinks proper.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
The Administration.

The difficulties which the present Admin
istration have had to encounter have been
doubtless greater than even Mr.. Buchanan
himself anticipated. He, of course, knew
he should be beset by an army Of campbell
lowers, hungry enough to devour his very
vitals, and prepared to meet them So we'll
has he surmounted this obstacle, in the way
Of comfort and success, that as yet not a
single nomination for appointment has been
rejected by the Senate. He naturally c.
nough expected in the foreign relations Of
the Government his path would not be en-
tirely clear Of embarrassment, but with the
experience of a diplomat, and the clcar-sight-
cdness of statesman, he has thus far clear
ed away the distractions as they presented
themselves.
The Polygamists Of Utah, and the Free
dom Shriekers' Of Kansas, promised trouble,
and they have more than fulfilled their
promise. The courage and determination
of Mr.. Buchanan, we have not a shadow Of
doubt, will ultimately bring the Utah diff
Guilty to proper determination. But Kan
sas. Bleeding Kansas! what is to be the
issue there Thus far we see great cause
Of admiration for the administration in the
course pursued on this unhappy Kansas
question However We, OR any other South
ern man, may have been disposed to differ
with the President on immaterial matters,
his results in the discussion OF the Kansas
question and his recommendations in roter-
cncc to it, are elnincntly wise, just and pa
triotic But will his wise admonitions be
needed? Will lie succeed in his most pa
triotic efforts to put an end to this unhappy
sectional strife which is sapping the very
foundation stones Of the Union? Before the
assembling Of the present Congress We
should without hesitation have answered af-
Tentatively both these solemnly important
questions But here is the great unantici-
pated difficulty Of the Administration -
Men who, in times past, have so demeaneI
themselves as to gin the confidence and chal-
lenge the admiration of the Constitutional
party Of the country, have in an evil hour
deserted their colors-proyen recreant to
their principles and antecedents- treach-
erously deserted the Administration. We
hope, nay we believe, the elevated patriot
ism of the "man at the Wheel will enable
him to steer the ship of State through the
breakers which surround it. Difficulties
have thickened around old Buck-dangers
surround Illustrators are attempting to
stab him, and through him, the best inter
ests of the country, yet he stands firm and
undaunted-our flag still wavcs--and we
will not yet dispair for the success of our
glorious old chief and the safety Of the
country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
COMMISSIONERS SAIL,
OF Eseaa :sssss aseHsesaaA

oO3 .ENI q =
PURSUANT to a Decree of the Circuit Court u
AZ Augusta county, rendered at the jun. term.
1857, will prncc ed to sell 81. pnl1ie auction on,
7ueaday, Hsrs4i tkr 18Th, ISs3 On tie premises
the "L0CH WILLOW" FARM. belonging 70 IL.
estate Of James A. Cochran deed. ia5 i.ssm u, )
on tie iennng's Gap road, abasse mtcs aorth
west q Sfagl4oa. 1t Contains
sssss .Ecres
THIS lacd + -2' aigt ,ss4p' ,t c.et:tys !i. 4r .
:s"'s VII 81 in sia-s The bfss.:!,i.iAG .IOtS,ts
y Ui. Of The inst ctsmnodious. ellen ,Htis n.liSited
and conveniently arrange Il lIosse, IN the coants
VISA ali necessary onthon>IS of tlc hest '.ua',ty
At the time and plac,. wiz sell II T,act at
ami lying IN Dry and Buffalo Branches. cun,arn.
ins 30 ACRES III good stats of cultivation
most o the cleared au,t is wei. set in grasr
This farm is convenient y, tilan clrcs, Nfh II, i
Stores. and within two aa,l ialr r;lcs 81 .ht vi
@inia Central Rairaao II c;isi be son renelss& III
yut'ts. lnta tNa> or more tracts. =
wfll alsostil ,:-tl.ae: OF iI7 Acres. 4 in%/t.
the eastern base of Nartb Mountain, on WL<skev
Greek.
ALSO. a small r. act If N, At RES od;.;,;n,
HOUSE on it, aid suifci .9sey Of timber Pc.
session ri mmedia tel wing only tie priy
ilcge of taking. off he growing crcrs.
AT the sanerslme Tract of Land purchased of
A. D.--IfTtter. II ustee. wing Ba1a.o Branch
Containing eos ACRES, known az the MYERS,
Place.
am residing on,the ''Loch Willow" Earn
and will take plessnrein showing all this proper
ty, at any time before tie day OF sale, to ouch per
senaas may contemplate buying. Ny Hest Othc.
is 5harchyille Augusta co., Va.
TERMS For the land one fourth in hand or
negotiable note at 30 days. well e.alorsrd with liz
terest added the balance in | and 3, years fro.a.
day OF sale, with good;pers opal security.
lft 20 JAMES COCHRAN, Coaisf.
Feb. ID, 1S5S.-tds.
N. B.-I will sell at the same time about so head
OF cattle. Work Oxen, Young Cattle, Cows and
Calves, also, some or 10 head of Young Horses.
Feb. 20, 1885, s. j. C..
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS


Ana Candidate for the clclkship Of your
County Court.
/ take this important step my individual res
possibility. and run for the office because waist
1t. And want it because il is worth. sM a:fy
opinion, not less than So 1000 year and wfiirsIi
becoming modesty .r.le.e myself IuaIl''.d to
tofore discharged. shat! doubtless have oppo ST
ton for the place. and, therefore, to present
to you in person, between now and the election,
Ev reasons for asking your sufragcs.
This is your Office, end you alone haze the light
and the power to besow it where YOU please. 1t is
my undoubted privilege to be candidate 70: your
snffrages, and shall endeavonr to satisfy You.
that the public interests will not be compromised BY
my election, and that mine will be very ,nateri ally
promoted.
Expecting to be absent from the County ~ bust
mess until the Esd inst. respectfully ass. s9ssn
motto commit yourselves against me- till yea have
heard what may be said on the subject, ana the n
decide as seems right to you, and Shall he con-
tent with your verdict.
And permit me il, oene..si,,n, TO say. that DO
lot r~ouend to have claims upon for his
vote beyond what he may choose to regard as
such, any merit and fitness possess for the Office
aud shall, therefore. not complain OF. even my
Iaest intimate personal friend. who may. under a
sense of personal and prblc dwty cast his vote a
sainst me. This is a free country, and every mau
has the right, and as good citizen, is bound to
vote, in accordance with his own best judgement
But as can not elect myself, ! Of course want
your votes, aud shall try to satisfy you that n.cr
it them. Respectfully,
j. ID. IMBODEN.
To the Voters Of the County of Augusta.
am Candidate for the CIRcUir CouRr CLERK
SHIP ofyour County.
1 at an early period Of life, entered the Clerks
Office Of Albemarle and, at once, became deye-
teddy attached to the labor of performing the da-
ties involved by such position. Shortly after my
intermarriage in your county, (twenty-three years
ago. removed to it; and, for three consecutive
years, had charge of the Office Of the late Circuit
Superior Court Of Law and Chancery. (now the
Office of the Circuit Court,) as deputy and aided,
occasionally, therein, for about two years therear
ter. During all that period, although, most of
the time, the duties were exceedingly onerous ard
quite various, resting mainly upon myself, have
yet to hear of even SO much as the whisper of COM
plant from either the Court, the Bar, Or the
Country. Should you, in the casting Of your res
ective ballots, elect to discharge the duties of
the Office, pledge you that will give to that dis
charge my undivided personal attention.
Feb. 20, 1853. j. b. WATTS.
To the Voters Of Augusta County.
respectfully announce myself as Candidate
for reelection, to the Office Of Clerk Of the C1n-
crrr CoURr of your County.
NICHOLAS c. KINNEY.
Feb. TO- 1858.
rs We are authorized to announce JEFFER-
son KINNEY as Candidate for reelection to
the Office of CLERK OF THE COUNTY CoURT Of Au-
gusta.
Feb. 20, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
TIIOS. 2. WILSON. Eco.

MR. EDITOR IF strict integrity, urban-
ity Of manner, and an accommodating dis
position are requisites Of the Clerk Of the
County Court, there is none more worthy
than Ihos. ?. Wilson, Esq, who is emf
ncntly qualified to discharge the duties Of
the Office, and, who, by announcing HIM
self candidate for said Office viii crafty
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
Westminster Review, for January,

Westminster Review, for January, has
been received Contents African Life,
Spirits and Spirit rapping, Morayshire, Shell
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and Banks, Contemporary Literature.
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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

Measuring Ground. It is often very de-
sirablc to the farmer to measure off from a
lot Of land, fractions Of one acre, for the
purpose Of making a series Of experiments
upon different modes of planting, cultivat-
ing, or manuring. To facilitate this, we
give below the measurement of the side Of a
square, containing the following fractional
parts of an acre:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

The Lady's Book, for March, is supc-
rios No Of that popular periodical. Fash
ION plates elegant. Terms So year in
advance.
Arthur's Home Magazine, for March,
las been received. The Fashion plates in
shis excellent periodical are such as will at
tract attention for their elegance. Terms
s. yerr in advance,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

An Old Dutchman undertook to WALTON
his son, but Jake turned upon him. and
walloped him The old man consoled HIM
self for his defeat by rejoicing at his sons
superior manhood He said -s'Vell, Jake
is shmart fellow. He can vip his own
taddy"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

Preaching may be expected next Sabbath,
morning and night, in the Baptist Church,
by the Pastor.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

ES- The Editor being absent he has en-
gaged the services Of friend to take charge
Of this department, who alone is responsible
for the editorial in to-day's paper.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

Great Edition. We understand that
Gov. Wise's Philadelphia letter is being
published in immense numbers in Washing
ton city, for distribution. It is expected
that 200, 900 copies will be ordered. Mich
OILS. Black Republican member from Ohio.
started the list
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
Feet square
Stete Institution Destruction

ItFtEe INaTVH7tON IESITUCtfNH
NEW YoRK. Feb. 13--The Penitentiary.
hospital at Blackwelps Island was destroyed
by fire this morning The inmates were
happily rescued The loss is set down at
thirty thousand dollars.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

The President, it is stated, has nomina-
ted Coz johnson, Of the Utah expedition,
to be a Brigadicr GoneraL.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
A appointment Of Visitors all ID. and D, and
Blind Institution,

The following named gentlemen have been
appointed by Gov Wise, visitors at tire D.
and and Blind Institution, in this place,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

JAMES H. SKINNER, !
GEORGE BAYLOR,
ABsALoM koINER, ~ s'''
Coz. W. III. HARMAS,
SAM'L C. WILLIAMS, Shenandoah.
l.. w. GLAzEDEooK, Richmond.
VIZ. MNLAUGHLTy, Rockbridge.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
From tie Wheeling Aryus.l
1TDusy Asked.

In obedience to a resolution of the House
Of Delegates, the Clerk has made a tabular
statcmens Of the amount Of money asked for
by bills already presessich. The total a.
mount for internal Improvement companies
is S., SCI 400, and tire James River and
Kanasha company ask to be absolved from
the pay1acnt Of the debt Of $4,000 GOO,
which il owes the Commonwealth.
The Orange and Alexandria
road wants 5000 600
The CpvIngton and OHIO read, 1000 600
The Manassas Gap road, SOC, GOO
The Alexandria, Loudon &.
Hampshire road 500 900
The Norfolk and Petersburg, SEQ 600
The Richmond and York river, 300, 900
The Virginia Central, 500 900
The Richmond and Danyilie, 1920, GOO
The Virginia aud Tennessee, 600, 900
The Halifax and pittsylvallia, 42O, 000
The Tygart's Valley road, 1900 900
For Railroads, $3.50, 600
The Coal River Co. wants 5000
The Riyanna Co. $4,000
She James River Go. $4,000
The Slate River Co. 5000
The Monongahela co 100000
$3.50, 900
Different Turnpike Companies
ask for 39S, 400
Total, SIS, ss4, 4eo
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

A'e.---Ice in small quantities is now being
procured from tlc Patanal,.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

Delegates, by vote Of 80 to 50, have sus-
tanned the Committee on Finance in their
report adverse to the reduction Of tax on
merchants license.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
r.. Ike Neaice.

ASH Of my friends and customers, who know
Il themselves indebted to me, to eolhe forward
and make settlement Of their accounts make
this appeal, with the expectation. of having ii
promptly attended to. Within few weeks new
Stock of Goods is to 30 isd in and every amo, TT
dae me, Aowev Or small will sop 70 meet liabliI-
ties.
am sciling oA my StoeE Of Clothing as cost for
Cash. j. PUILITZ.
STANTON Feb 20 lSSc
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
The Miiiiia.

Col. Kcmpcr's bill for the reorganization
Of the militia has not yet been acted upon
by the House of Delegates. but will, We
presume, be disposed Of at an early day
We feel much interest in the passage Of this
bill, the object and details OF which com
mand the appreciation of our Judgment
The old militia system Of Virginia was
much derided- broken down BY the
thoughticss and since, We have had no
military organization worthy Of the name.
Every sentiment Of State pride and State
security requires the adoption Of military
systematic wit of man has never devised
"a better one for a free people, than the old
fashioned Virginia militia.
At the hazard Of being called an ''old
Fogy," we raise our voice in behalf of that
Corn stalk" Militia which our revolution
airy fathers thought the '1bnlwark of the ma
tion"-that military system which ia every
emergency Of tAe Revolution and the war
Of 1912 furnished a citizen soldiery at a
moments warning, which were not to be
despised by the trained bands of England
The accomplished and energetic member
from Madison has devoted himself to the
passage of the bill. He will receive the
thanks Of the people for his efforts, and we
think will accomplish its passage.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

Eg- Congressional and Legislative pro-
ceedings are exceedingly embarrassing
Since the fight and the passage of Har-
ris' Anti-Lecompton resolutions there is
scarcely food for paragraph from Wash
ington.
Richmond would be equally dull, but for
the approaching END, and the ceremonies
to be performed at the Inauguration Of the
Washington statue. From the indications
we presume our Richmond friends will be
prepared to entertain 'sall the world and the
rest Of mankind" twenty-five military CON-
panies are reported to have intimated their
purpose to add to the glitttring pageant.
We regret to see it stated that president
Buchanan has changed his purpose ard vii
not be present on the interesting occasion.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
For K EslV'E'.

A TlLTHAMMER, Blacksmith shop and Owe!
"A ing House. Situated in the neighbolhood d
Middlrbro0k. A good Stand for Blac srni ill.,
Eosscsxion given on the list Of March,
W. S,,SPkOrL- I
Eth 20; l25S.--3tss
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20

The New Counties.-It is said that two
new counties Buchanan and Breckenridge
are to be erected from portions Of Taze-
well, during the present session. The JeAer-
sonville Advocate states that in the former
there are only three slarcs-and in the lat
ter there exists the anomaly in Virginin of
county in which slavery has not single
representative.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-20
POSTpNNEMEN1r

Owing to the lncemencv of the weather IL
above sale is postponed un:i ,uy,iay the a.tte ii
February. T. Z, w
E,.h 81 IoSo.,
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leased ne large ana lions onnang occupied
IF Block tried for assault and battery H.
RECORDER SrIrH-s CouRT.-John OConner was
of Yesterday before the First District Court for sabng
Daniel Mahony ~ .ne back win intent 70 on
her husbands brutality He committed to prison to
VIM Davis fined $40 f0E beating Pat Waters and E@s
Line ES b IS was h" $40 Tor Tss her tongue
Richard Ga9sy dismissed ,S% feSgs Of Gs9sS
from the charge Of perpetraing breach Of trust to the
The following parties aagued held for future
Patrick Walsh charged obtaining from Ellen Dris
coll The sum Of SO under d ase sh T9qe
before he was tried o murder Bal $500 e appear on The ed
life for murder and whilst in prison was himself murdered by
Gallagher charged with pitching into ami threatening
0k Th SRs NS cas 9 h sl IAN a pitching
into Ernest Burke Case fixed for the l9h;
Which, s5a o TSoa ~ sfaa IS 6s 1g
Een jenkins charged with having tried shO0 Catherine
p Kelley was examined on the charge of having fire to
his on New LsVss res near h If a. IN o1
ne insured for sOS ard the Gre destroying store sad
at s g p1op ie 10 await b % IL the Pst District Court was
Mary Ann USEy sent Be the Fs o G0S
IN the clothing being found in her possession -,
l.. violen ly beating Catherine Damrell, FIVE.
N Michael dismissed from the clrge of stshblng
~ A. Russell, there being no evidences against him.
H' RECORDER FABRE's CouRT-John Kinds was yes
III srdsy before the Fir. District Court, for @ssautSs +
the foot Of Crossman street. the 9th inst He gave ball
IA Mrs Sullivan was dismissed from the charge keeping
IS orderly brothel on Galsia street. - !.
&c. peacedisurbers Aud Migrants held for examination
lie RECORDER ADAMS CouRr.-wm t. Archer, Mich
DIS ae Deven Thomas Heem and James Gillmer beoneinl
ragqed the aft nvt Of Capt Moyte charged with hg6t
lin dned $40 EACH and sent to prison 10 await the Captain
Thomas Farrell Frederick Myers and Vim. winsns wer
fined 81 each for getting DRINK and noisy 10 me sse fnes
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COMMON COUNCIL.


BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-Ths Board met last night
Mr. Landry in the chair and quorum present.
| The reading Of the minutes was dispensed with:
& was 1sessea from ne sse % mn
in the river unless there were marks o. violence upon the
the nenent Of the bodies as soon as found Referred
cemmunicaon was resolved from the Surveyor in relation
TO the alleged Steeq Of contract by Mr. pfns u5oss IN ns
Royal Referred to the Committee on Streets and Land
HE Board of Assistants by message informed this Board
he in several resolutions for improvements on
Several petitions we're referred the appropriate
the petitions was from the First Board
asking school house be bgilt 10 the same eghoor-
Mr. Dpre offered preamble aud resolution directing the
City Surveyor object to all petitions for on The
decision Of the supreme Court the city made party
nEs in TIE middle of certain Streets
TSe Standing their usual weekly routine
reports which adopted.
The Finance Committee reported yoraby on The resolution
laying brick baDque,tes Benve street. from Roman to
NE Committee on streets and Landings recommended
curence the of the Board Of Assistants in the
cordingy concnrfed in the ordinance adopted.
Mr. neabare offered resolution iot LOT propos
Mr. vennsrd offered resolution for repairing the plank road
Also resolution repairing the plank road Richard
The Board then went into executive session. after which
adjourned
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMES.-Present Mr.
MagiOn ia the chair, and Quorum 49,
Mr. Ranney snted printed communication rom Mayo
Waterrnan giving particular of his acts from fh
time Of the rising Vigilance Committee the time
lis Impeachment by the Common Council and the reasons 70
, ! and explanations Of his ssid acts.
Mr. Lombard moved that the communication DO laid on tn
table, and gave his reasons.
MI Rannry replied made lengthy statement in exple
nation Of the Mayors during the late excitement
concluded by Offering preamble and resolutions for wh9rav
ing articles OF impeachment against the Mayor and snnn
n ali action Of the Board In connection Herewith
The Road appearing be ready for the question: h
posed opea debate motion. Of ten minutt
wa taken.
Upon re-asssmhlng MF. Phelps moved TO hay Rsnney
preamble and resolutions on the table subject 70 call Carr e'
Iourn o Friday evening. Carried.
The Comptroller reported the usual list Of checks drawn
the Treasurer reported fund hand Of sf 22 a. Bolh
The Comptroller reported estimates Of Of repairs Il
markets. etc Referred, ,,,,,l, ~.
The Surveyor repqlted fihiesssnss ~ any =