davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

EwWe very often receive advertisements
without the number of times for insertion
stated. Whenever this occurs again, we
will continue the insertion until forbid
and charge accordingly Advertisers will
please bear this In mind.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
PUBLIC Sale or
VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAND

IN pursuance Of Decree rendered BY tho III.
i cult Court of Rockingham County. at its ia..
May Term, in the Chsneery sa1t Of Cvr'hia Lotus
END others, Plaintiffs, vs.. Nathan fottus 81 ,l
Defendants, the undersigned, Commissioner an
pointed for That purpose BY shit decree. Mn ard.
coed to sell at pthlfc auction on Friday. III. Ian
day Of Augq.t, 1898, to the highest bidder H..
TWO TRACTS OF LAND, in said decree ,o .as
siohct, Belonging to the estate OF Ralph Loft,s
DECD, ''''"S'
/, The first tract contains about 800 Acres iv-
i ing ON H6well's Branch of Bearcr Creek. IN Ha1
ingham County, adjoining the lands df R,,hn,s
Eltck, fhanss Fulton, Frederick tNnp and .J6hn
W hftnore's Heirs-is land tfxne ldtalfty we'll "a
tered-with fair prodort;6n Of cleared and t,,o
s'bered land, with good ;nfrcvemcnts and in eyyrs
| u n s1OOD FAM
! The other tract contains about $50 ACRES iifs
on Briery Branch, in said comfy of Rockiny,,a an,
abn seven miles from the hrst named tract tnS,y,
rs the Sugar Camp tract, and Il Nc1l tiulh.r,i
| Both tracts will be sold ut the Mansion Hon. ~
the 800 Acre srect they Will Be held separately and
by the acre. tF "''' al"
! TERMS Five hundred dollars ID Be- na;d -
the llth 9: October, is5s-the renai,.ier IN f,,,,
equal annual payments falling due respectivelv on
4 we fttt Ut May. 1859, 1860, 1851 ARD iss9 t&a
purchaser Sfvirg htnds with good personal ssc's
ty for the purchase money. ani lien ret s;n.a ~,
/ the land as further securitv ''
ASgrst !, ,sts--ls ''0''
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
The County Court.-On Monday eve

The County Court.-On Monday even.
ing, the trial Of David Gearheart, for Kill
ling his brother, Michael Gearheart. came
before the county court Of Augusta. After
all the evidence had been elected, which was
in substance as we published at the time Of
the killing, and able speeches had been de-
fyered. both by the council for the prison
or and the prosecution, the prisoner wa.
acquitted. NJ ID 3
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

The Harvest and Trade. We nre sorry
to have to report the fact that all the advivot
of late from the West are unfavorable to an
average harvest this season. Some accounts
say that the yield of all kinds Of grain will
be not more than two-thirds Of that Of last
year, and some say not more than half
The heavy rains and floods early in the sea-
son have done immense injury, from which
there is no recovery this year. Prolonged
acayns weather may increase the yield Of
corn in some parts, but as whole the re-
suit is unfayorable. This will operate in
juriously to the Western trade this year.
The indebtedness of the West to New York
is still very large, and hopes were entertain-
ed that the harvest would be as bountifll
as that oflast year, by which that indebt-
edness might be entirely liqnidated, and a
better demand for consumption of goods es-
tablished; but these hopes are in measure
frustrated, ard in consequence the dry goods
trade will be less extensive with the Yves
tern States, it is believed, than the average
of late years previous to last year Prices
are also likely to rule low, the foreign de-
mand for our cereals being a restricted one
The railioad receipts continue light. The
various Western railroad companies calcu-
lated On large improvement in their re-
ceipts this season, but the returns for July
as we'll as June show a general falling off ;
and the coming months are not likely to ex-
hibit much improvementon last year. Mean
while the unemployed capital Of the country
is still large. Enterprise languishes, and
labor is only half employed and is suffering.
The troubles Of last year will not be retricv-
ed for some time to como.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
Accident.-During our progress through

Accident During our progress through
Weyer's Cave on Tuesday last, a gentleman,
the Rev. Mr.. Reynolds, had the misfortune
tofall from one Of the shelving rocks, brui-
sing his side and cutting his head and hand
con siderably. The wounds though not dan
gerous, should be q warning 70 those who
visit this natural curiosity to be careful how
they venture. s@ss ags,,sl,~ h.s .f~lg
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Fatal Afray. We learn from Mr. Joe
N. Phillips, mail agent, that fatal ARRAY
occurred Monday night, at the Warrenton
Springs, Fauquier county, Va. Mr.. Carter
from Mobile, Ala. undertook to chastise
Mr.. Green, of Va, when the latter drew a
bowie-knife and stabbed him through the
heart. Both were young men Of the highest
responsibility. -Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
TRUST 6 ALE.

DY tir.te Of Ueca Of Trtst executed to the un-
- designed ty John ~. Basses trd wife, dated
the 9Th day ct january, 1856, ard duly recorded
in the Comfy Court Of augusta, will offer for.
September 1858, on the premises, Il TRACT OF
LAND, containing 2lI Acres, more OF less, sit
mated iii said Cotnty. sdj6inng the lands of Vim .
Marshall. WIN. tilkeson and others.
This FArn is Situated 1T a desirable neighbDrhooi
ans the improvements are comfortable.
The title is believed to- be good, but acting az
trustee will convey only such title as is vested il,
me.
Terms of sale, Cash.
VIM. II. HARTMAN, Trustee.
Aur % 1S5S-tds foo s2
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
no TK.N:V'ERs..

I WISH to employ man that is capable of put
4 ting a good TIN roof. will give good prico
to any good workman who will furnish the tin &C.,
first Of November. will pay two hundred dollars
cash in hand by the 18th of September to purchase
the tin. The House is 50 by 40 feet and the portieo
extends TO the end Of the roof | will require the
un d e an. aher 70 warrant his work ior SIX hon.ns
at that time. JOS. L. MITCIlEl.L.
Aug. 2a, Sgt .--Spee copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

T BINGHAM YOU'VE is in a fine fix.
The short hand reporters have scared him
into silence. He says the Lord has forbid
den him to preach, while the truth is that
he dare not while the employees Of the press
remain at Salt Lake.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
FOR THE FAIL OF 1858.

I ~ FUN TME FAIL OF 1858.
TNIiE subscribers arc now receiving their frat
i supply Of FALL GOODS, 10 which thew in
vite the attention Of the public Our new stock
Black Gro Dc Rhine and Fancy Silks all wool De-
LANES, in fancy and solid colors Ducals; Shep-
herds Plaid Travelling Dress Goods; I.isle Cling.
hams; Black 4 White Go5ds Mourning Goods,
Alpaccas, Collars and Sleeves, Wells, Brilliantcs,
Marseiles, Stella Shawls end Scarfs, Gloves;
Trimmings Bleaclted and Brown cuttons Tidy
Cotton. and MANY other new and seasonabl,
goods, which we will sell on very reasonable terms.
PIPER Il FUNkHOUSER.
&144 Nesr National Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Cattle Disease The epidemic known as
"black tongue" which has lately prevailed
to such a disastrous extent in North Caro-
lima, has found its way to Petersburg, Va,
and has already destroyed many valuable
cows. The Board Of Health Of the city
have taken appropriate measures to place
the public on guard.-Dlspatch:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Marble. Some friend from the country
has laid upon our table specimen Of
colored marble, but as he neglected to leave
his name or that Of his quarry, we cangive
no further account of him. We are no
judges Of the article, but judging from the
polish of the specimen it must be fine. gH
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
HOaxing. = Lord.

The swindling Of an. English Lord IN New
York has been noticed. The following are
the particlars from the New York Times
"With the last arrival at this p9ft from
friends called He'd him nau' M, Eord,' and who
denorted himself IKE an English nobleman.
He is. indeed, peer Of the Queens realm,
ii is said. He ''put up" at the St. Nicho-
las Hotel, The distinguished stranger
made no secret Of his intimacy with Mr..
Dallas, and even went SO far as to say that
our Minister, at the Court of St. James was
s blasted clever !" the latter had actually
promised, at their last interview, to send
him despatch by the Submarine Telegraph
Immediately after the Queen message to the
President should be transmitted, and in
forrn hin Of the precise state Of English
pulse with regard to the success ofthe great
enterprise. Those who heard his Lordskir
talking thus, listened VITA a great deal Of
|dcfereuce; none Of them said aught that in
the reEotest degree appeared 70 indicate
that their opinion u him was otherwise
than exalted not BY vhe rernotest HAT OF
attenuated inuendo was any suggestion
thrown out that might be construed or con-
torted into the idea that the Englishmas
was considered d ssnob." His Lordshir
ehought this a very great country, and he
was bothered to find phrases in his yefnac-
alar sufficiently eulogistic Of its enterpri
sing people. Sure enough, at midnight
last Thursday night, telegraphic despatch
addressed to his Lordship was received
He who brought it was in hot haste and
was anxious to see Lord - Immediately
His Lordship had retired to his room, and
thither the messenger was sent to deliver
the despatch in person Whether his Lord
| ship was 'hobbfing with social friends, OF
'tnid-nodding" with the God Of Sleep, Oh
this precise juncture, has not trahspired. -
Certain it IS. however, that he opened his
door with alacrity, and his. mouth and
eyes with overjoyed surprise, when he was
informed that the Transatlantic Submarine
Electric Telegraph despatch from the a.
merican Minister the second telegram O.
yer the wires-had arrived, ard was there
opened as soon as his Lordship had paid tc
the Mercury ofthe telegraph Company who
was under Bis hose waiting to be rewarded,
and extended to him CHS Lordship) the
palm for the tri6ing sum Of 1851 Need
we say that the transported Lord paid the
price Of the transportation Of his despatch
Immediately? Need We say that he retired
into his room and shut himself up to the en-
ljoyment Of his treasurer Need We say that
he did rot make his appearance il public
until late hour the next day? It Is neces>
sary to state that when be did appear be
was overlooking with Indignation at the au-
thor Of the vile imposition 7 Il is neccssa-
ry to state that like true John Dull, he
prefers English wooden walls, : and every
thing else English, to an American hoax r.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

The following para graph, says Che Peters
burg Express, like many others equally as
good we find floating around without credit.
It matters but little though, who the au-
thor may be, for It contains some very ex-
oellent advice which we comaend to al our
young lady readers--e especially those who
contemplate matrimony This, doubtless
includes all for we have yet to find the
young lady, (there are no old ones unmar-
ried,9 who has resolutely determined never
TO unite her fortunes with some member of
the rcugher sex, should favorable offer
present itself. But to the extract; which
is as followss III 81 il 9ais sla vaA 4el
I ssGirls. beware Of transient young men-
never suffer the address Of strangers; recol-
lect one good steady farmers boy or indus
trious mechanic, is worth more than all the
floating trash in the world. The allurements
of dandy-jack with a gold chain about his
neck, a walking stick in his paw some
honest tailor's coat on his back, and brain
less though fancy skull, can never make up
the loss Of a kind fathers home, good
mothers counsel, and the society of broth
ers and sisters; their affection lasts while
that of such a man is lost at the wane Of the
honeymoon. Girls, beware; take heed lest
ye should fall into the ''snare Of the fowler"
too many have already been taken from a
kind fathers home and good mother $
counsel, and made the victim of poverty
and crime, brought to shame and disgrace,
and then thrown upon their own resources
to live their few remaining days in grief
and sorrow, while the brainless skull is
making its circuit around the world bring
ing to his ignoblc will all that may be allur-
ed by his deceitful snares, making the home
of many a fair one the shame Of his artful
villainy." e. >e
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
Richmond Advertisehlent.-1 wou1

call the attention Of merchants and, dealers
to the large stock of Groceries advertised
by Messrs Stokes 8 Riyes. wholesale Gro.
GERS and Commission Merchants Our
former townsnaa,i Mr. John B. Hoge, who
is well known and deservedly popular. will
be glad to see his old acquaintance and
supply them with groceries at reasonable
rates. 11 5 IS. ass 81 .gfa 4 3',.a .
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
The Southern PIanter.-We have re

The Southern PIanfor.-We have re-
ceived the September No, Of this valuable
agricultural Journal. Since its last issue,
the former editor, Frank Rufin, Esq, has
retired and Mr. j. E. Williams has taken
charge Of it. 1t is needless to say we wish
him all success. The Journal is Virgin
ia one, and should be sustained. But this
is not its only claim to patronage. It is
intrinsically worth twice the subscription
and no farmer should be without it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
Geo. W. Snnmers.
The Richmond Who and other

Geo. w. Summers. u
The Richmond Wing and other papers
are umusing themselves in calculating the
microscopic minuteness to which Mr.. Letch-
Ter, or any other gentleman, whom the De-
mocracy may nominate for governor, will
be ground if the opposition happen to trot
the Hon. Geo. w. Summers into the field.
Now we are delighted to see this spirit a.
mong our opposition friends, for we had
lhegun to fear that the Know Nothings,
dispirited, cowed and desperate, would
fail to present any candidate, and allow
the Democratic nominee to walk over the
feid without opposition, thes spoaing all
the fan Of an election. Now This state of
things would be exceedingly distressing 70
us, for we have been SO in the habt seeing
the Wings or Know Nothmgs Knocked en-
the head regularly every two or three years.
that realty 1t has become a luxury which is
almost necessary tocu- comfort, and which
it would be very difficult to DISPENSE with;
indeed it has become by long possession q
fee-simple right, Of the Democracy to
thrash the opposition at least once every
three years, and we consider it unjust and
an encroachment on our privileges, for any
one to dispute that right or deprive IS Of
our enjoyment. We bear with patriotic
willingness all the bardea and harassing
care of Office, aad it is nothsag but proper
that we should have cur pastime at stated
periods. .4
We are glad that our Know Nothing
friends are awakened to q sense Of justice
and are determined to give us some fun be-
fore the next election, but we confess that
we would be sorry to see a gentleman d
Mr.. Summers ability and power, butchered
to make dem ocratic holiday; we isre moi
50 cruel as to desire So costly Victim, We
would be perfectly satisfied with. man 81
Andrew jackson Donelson's .calibre, (for the
benefit of our readers who may have bad
memories, we will say that this is tie gentle
man, the one half Of whose name By nom
nation to the vice Presidency, was hurled
into resplendent day, at the dazzling splendot
Of which the other half, we suppose, turned
pale, or Thomas S. Flournoy, who; digni-
fedly abstained from stumping Che State with
Wise, in canvass for the highest office in
the gift Of the people of Virginia, but pre-.
fered to remain at home in dignifed seclp-
sion, or as some malicious people ieousd
think bscurity. Yes, Thomas Stanhope
Flournoy is the man. and from this time
forward we may be considered as adpoca-
ting the claims Of that much abused man
for the nomination by the Know Nothing
party; if suffering in cause, justifes hopes
of reward, then the claims Of Mr.. Flournoy
to the gratitude of every Know Nothing
must be admitted. But if the opposition
are determined and Mr.. Summers, sswil-
ling to be yictimized I've do not wish to
be understood as accusing Mr.. Summers Of
this heinous folly) then we say if he wishes
to be well butchered, skinned, sailed, quar-
tered, cooked brown and eaten up, not
leaving even grease spot, let him appear
as the candidate of the Know Nothing
party. s@easoa ~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
CLASSICAL g. MATHE1fATItlL SCtfO0y
4rr By nj. II. LJIHENg

4 in Stanton on the ist day Of September next.
The year will be divided into two half SESSIONS of
five months each, beginning 1st IF September and
Is Of February No deductions " III be made ex-
cept in cases of personal prolonged sickness TUT
ton fees graded according to sttdies-$l2is, sis
and sac. School IIostse bpbbste the valley Hotel.
August 49, lS5S;-3t-Spec cOpy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
July II. 1ss!
PoStponclnenf.

The above sale is postponed to Friday, tbs In
day Of September. at which time will be sold about
or tons of Hay, and the Corn crop growing
on the land. JAS. WILSON, Con'r.
Aug. %, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
Commissioners Sale Of Land.

I pursuance Of decree OF the Circuit Court Of
June last. in the case Of VIM ID. Hdgseaa and-sl,
against Francis Giikeson aud Joi.n " lEui- the
undersigned Commissioner, will proceed to sell st
auction, =, on the premises cna Taml4ey. tis asri
day Of Sep'em5er next, the TEACT or k4ND
mentioned in the proceedings, (bcinc tbs samo
tract on which V. d. Hogstead resides,l or 50
hitch thereof az may be necessary 90 pay the deb.
for which it's sold. The tract contalis about 1s.O
cres.a aud lies between Jcnniny Gap apI .'tril'-
Capt !. ". Hogslicad snd Others. II is Veil I'm
pfted afd hss good SUPPLY Of 1ater
IERNS.-so much in hand ~ win pay costs a
suit epd expenses u scle the res;',e viii Lo re-
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser eivi1g
bonds witt, good personal security, ana thu titl3
retained till full payment.
JNO. N. HUFF. Conn
AN~Nst Is, S3S.-tHs.-Prs fee So t2ls
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

N'UR lALE.-DcSlrabIe VONh Proper
= ty.-ln pursuance of a decree CT the Circuit
Court OF Augusta county, rendered in the Of
| shall proceed In Staunton. on sataraay tie ass
day Of Sspenbsf ,ncxt to sell public sale to thu;
highest Bidder, Tie John Grove Property, consist
ing OF twdistory BRiCK NANSION on about
an aere e. go'od s,id improved Garden land It is
tnrftr lot with wa,er in tie yard, and is very
desirable and comfortable property
TERMS :-One-fourth id three months AID tho
femsiliter II equal instalmeits at ole. two and
three yesrs ffom aat cf sale hedrfng interest, tn,
purchaser to give sorids with good personal sccu-
rity, and the title 70 ae Retained az ultimate sccu-
ritv.
Sale to tommciice 1T II o'clock, A. N.
NlcHO. N. TROUT, Com'r,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
An Apprentice Wanted.

We are DIES irous of obtaining an appren-
'tice Of from IA to 16 years of age. Any
boy Of a good character and with satisfac-
tory recommendations, who may desire this
Place will apply at the Vindicater office,
on Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

CaHze Disease. We learn from the Au-
tgusta Ca. } Constituencies that the inhab-
tants Of that city have all returned to their
beef again.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

The GRANDSON on BENRricr ARNOLD -
The london correspondent of the kvange-
l;sexin giving an eccoant Of three days
revival meeting 1t the town Of Barnett,
Says .enl ,f'a @df '"'a
Among those present ana who xpeke was
Dr.. Hamilton, the eminent divine Of the
Scotch Presbyterian church in Aohdon, and
acthor Of .'I.ife In Earnest Rev. Mr.
Arnold, an estirAabie and voting Episcopal
brother, also took an active part, and added
greatly to tke interest and spirituality ST The
meetings You will be interested with tn,
fact, that he is grandson Of Arnold, the A.
merican traitor. and the cnly male heir who
survives him. He has a sister married
and they inherit large tract of land ii
Canada from their grandfather.
The New York Tribune has convicted
Senator Seward Of very grave chronology
cal error. In glorifcation speech which
the Senator made at Aubara, ON the sue
cessful laying of the Atlantic Telegraph, he
stated that while Adams and Jefferson il
thei: closets We're studying the mode Of ocl
new system Of government, franslin VA,
rerseveringly engaged in indentifyins Ia,
lightning in the skies With the electricity
which pervades the earth = It happens that
Franklin made the discovery, alluded to, in
the year l752-long before Jefferson and
Adams ever thought of government, and
when in fact they were mere infants. So
that this attempt Of the New York Senator
to indulge in little chi hfalutinN is not
only fiaiiurc, but convicts the Senator of a
very careless employment Of the facts of his
tory.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

I 1OT1CE.---The Officers of tile Sind Regiment
~ are hereby ordered to meet at New Hope on
Saturday, the 18th Of September next for the pur
pose Of electing Colonel Commandment of said Re-
giment q. G. ROBERTSON, J
ID. s. BELL, Com'rs.
i. A. HARMAS,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

4 An ABoL1r1oNIsr CAPTURED IN KEN
ETUcY-TERR1BLE PUNISHMENT fellow,
named Howard, alias Harrison, ran off, a
few days ago, from Bowling Green, Ky,
with a negro man and two negro women,
belonging to citizens Of that place. They
were overtaken while going down the river
in skif and brought back. The affair Gre
ated an immense excitement, and Howard
madea narrow escape from being hung by
a mob He had also in his possession tools
and dies for counterfeiting Ion the sever-
al charges bail was required of him in
$40, goo, and failing to, give it, was COM
mitted. The Bowling Green Gazette. says
I" he is mancled with rough, heavy hand.
cuffs, placed tight around each wrist between
the wrist-bone and hand; and chained down
to the floor by each ANGLE with tremendous
irons; SO that he is compelled to lie still up
on his back in the dark and dreary dungeon.
without the use either Of his hands or feet
He cannot survive more than three or four
weeks, and we understand The jailo1 says il
not relieved from the heavy irons with which
he is loaded, he cannot live more than two
weeks. Ttf4 si.s a4e
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

A PitifM Case.-A father tried to Get a
TARGET to his son who was in Cleveland, re-
Gently, so that he might kill himself He
had the lancet in Bible, and told the Jail
or he wanted to give bis son the book, but
the trick was discovered. Their nane is
Burns and the son is under sentence of
death for numbering an abandoned woman.