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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
The Thames.

1t is said that the "broad (half mile
wide) and silvery Thames" so often sung
and magniied in poetry, is fast filing up
and becoming the most magnificent slcp
trough in the world, and henceforth poets
xhose imaginations have been painfully tax
ed, to transform the little rivulet into the
Father Of Waters" will only have to state
plain facts to prove tie justice Of England's
claim to the most extensive sewer in the
world. The putrid state of tbs Thames has
become SO noxious that another great plague,
more terrible than that of the 18th century,
is apprehended. Many nobiemen and COM
noners have already left the city, and it
has become almost impossible for the Par
lament to carry on its business, so odious is
the smell arising from the adjacent river.
An eminent author says:
The river Thames at the present moment
is in state of general putrid fermentation;
state which can positively assert is a
new state, and one which from observation
over thirty years it has never exhibited be-
fore" He declares il unsafe for any one to
venture on the river, and says that. in Au-
gust and September, when the powerful
currents of air which in July sweep up the
valley of the Thames, have ceased and the
air become stagnant, there is danger Of an
epidemic of most destructive character,
for, says he, 'sare must not shat our eyes to
the fact that causes now crist srcrse than at
Tho time Of the Plague"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
Sir David Brewster makes the following
remarks relative to the structure Of tie


remarks relative to the structure Of tie
sun:
So strong has been the belief that the sun
cannot be habitable world, that scien-
tifc gentleman was pronounced by his med
ical attendant to be insane because he had
sent paper to the Royal Society, in which
he maintained that the light of the sun pro-
ceeds from dense and universal aurora,
which may afford ample light to the inhabi-
tants of the surface beneath, and yet be at
such distance aloft as not to annoy them
that there may be water and dry land there,
hills and dales, rain and fair weather; and
that, as the light and the seasons must be
eternal, the sun may easily be conceived to
be by far the most blissful habitation Of the
whole system. In less than ten years after
this apparently extravagant notion was con-
sidered proof Of insanity, it was main
tanned by Sir William Herschel as ration
al and probable opinion, which might be
deduced from his own observation on the
construction of the sun.-1Sci entitfc Au.er.
ac0n
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
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JEFFERSON AND MOORE

Nj. Randall, in the third and concluding
volume Of his s.Life of Thomas Jefferson .
relates in quiet vein Of subdued humor, an
amusing episode in the life of that glea
man. Thomas Moore visited the U. States
in l8O3-4, at the age of twenty-four, just
after he had acquired dubious notoriety by
the publication Of Little's Poems. He was
presented to President Jefferson by Mr..
Merry, the British Minister. Itseems that
Jefferson not aware of the identity of the
poetical young gentleman probably not
having heard Of, and certainly not having
read his amorous lucubrations-simp spoke
to the lilliputian stranger, looking down
coldly on him, as six feet two aoiN look down
on FIVE feet three, and passed on. This was
in June, 1904, and Moore, much offended
"fell to lampooning the President and eve
rything American, except few attentive
Federal gentlemen and ladies'" These he
published on his return to England, and that
what ne wrote in verse was his full convic-
ton, IS evident from his private letters to
his mother, from America, which Lord John
russell. with his usual want of Judgment,
has published with Moore's Diaries.
When some Of Jeferson's intimate friends
saw the verses in which Moore had not only
abused America, but lampooned her Chief
Magistrate, they determined to place the
subject before the person chiefly concerned.
Jetterson's daughter (Mrs. Randolph) and
his ex-secretary, Mr.. Burwell, talked them
selves into towering indignation, and wait
ed upon Jefferson, who was sitting reading
in the library at Monticello, serenely un-
conscious Of the calamity "Burwell poin-
TED out the obnoxious passages. The vic
tim glanced through them looked at one
angry interlocutor and then the other. It
was amusing enough to see Burwell so ex-
asperated; but the calm, gentle Martha's
passion-gust was irresistible. Mr.. Jeffer-
son broke into clear, naughty laugh
There was more than argument-th was
conviction in that laugh. The indignant
pair retreated, looking little crest-fallen,
but as soon as the library door closed, join
ed heartily in the merriment."
Many years later, Moore's Irish Melodies
appeared in the United States The book
was placed in Jeferson's hands by his
grand daughter, who had some curiosity to
know how it would be received. "Why,"
said he, "this is the little man who satiriz-
ed me so Y He had always sympathized
keenly with the Irish patriots. The delight
full rythm fell like music on a susceptible
ear. He presently exclaimed, s'Why, he
is poet after all y Henceforth, adds Mr..
Randall, the Bard Of Erin shared with
Burns the honor Of being Familiarity read by
the retired statesman, when Byron. Words
worth, Southey, Coleridge, Campbell, etc.,
never could Cor at least never did, break
through the barrier of his early habits and
tastes. The last page which Mr.. Jeffer-
sons dying hand traced, his farewell to his
daughter, contained a quotation Of several
lines from Moore's song commencing, 1T
is not the tear at this moment shed "-Er.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
PUBLIC sale or
VALUABLE ROCKINGHAM LAND.

IN pursuance of a Decree rendered by the Cir
\ cult Court of Rockingham County, at its last
May Term, in the Chancery suit of Cynthia Lotus
and others, Plaintiffs, vs.. Nathan Lotus et al.
Defendants, the undersigned, Commissioners ap-
pointed for that purpose by said decree, will pro-
coed to SELL at public auction, on Friday, the 18th
day of August, 1858, to the highest bidder, the
TWO TRACTS OF LAND, in said decree men
toned, belonging to the estate OF Ralph A. Lof-
tus, decd.
The first tract contains about 900 Acres, "
ing on HowelPs Branch Of Beaver Greek, in Rock.
ingham County. adjoining the lands Of Robert
Black, Thomas Fulton, Frederick Cupp and John
Whitmor's Heirs-is land of fine quality well wa
tered-with fair proportion of cleared and tim
bered land, with good improvements, and in every
respect
A GOOD FARM.
The other tract contains about 100 ACRES, lies
on Briery Branch, in said county of Rockingham,
about miles from the first named tract, known
as the Sugar Camp tract, and is well tmbered.
Both tracts will be sold at the Mansion House on
the 800 tracts they win be sold separately and
by the acre.
TERMS Five hundred dollars to be paid on
the 18th of October 185S-the remainder in four
equal annual paym ents, falling due respectively on
the 18th of May, 1859, 1860, 1861 and 1862, the
purchaser giving bonds with good personal securi-
ty for the purchase money, and lien retained on
the land as further security.
B. r. NICHE,
JOHN C. WOODSON.
| Aug. !, ls5s.-tds. Commissioners
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

1Tar uith 1erico IMMINENT re-
port is, that our government has directed
the recall of Minister Forsyth, which is al
most tantamount to declaration of war.
It is said the President is determined to
deal very summarily with this contemplate
country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

ELECTION IN KANSAS.-By this
time it is determined whether or not Kan.
sas is to come into the Union under the
English bill. The election came off last
Monday, but not enough is known of the
sentiment of the people of the Territory con,
eerning the provision under which they are
to enjoy the privileges of citizens Of a State
to justify conjecture as to the result Of thu
election.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
DIR. Ruffner and MIR. Letcher,

DIR. Ruffner has written letter in an
swer to the one published some time ago,
by the Hon. John Lctcher, concerning his
connection with the Rev. gentleman's PAM
phlet. This letter has elected from the op-
position press note Of triumph for a long
time silent They crow Justify over it, and
think it 'splaces Dir Letcher in most en-
barrassing position" We think very diff
ferently. DR.. Rufner acknowledges the
only material fact which Mr.. Letcher has
asserted-the fact Of his having refused to
endorse the positions taken by the Rev
gentleman in his pamphlet. Mr.. Letcher
gives as reason for thus acting, that Eek
ceptionable things" which had not appeared
in the spoken lecture were inserted in the
written pamphlet DR.. Ruffner does not
deny this but only calls on Mr.. Letcher to
specify the 'exceptionable things" So the
only issue between the two gentlemen is, as
to the reason which induced the refusal of
the one to endorse the opinions Of the 9th
er, and We leave to every candid mind to
say if there is any other reason conceivable
which would have caused the sudden reyo-
us.ion in the minds of SO many respectable
men, ,ssan the one alleged by Mr.. Letcher.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
HORNED HORSE
A sUPJRD ZEBRA

Accompanies the Troupe, and
as a type of his species, is the
most beautiful and docile ev-
er captured, he will be intro
duced into the ring at every
performance, by MIR. Robin
son, who has at length sue
coed in making this hitherto
wild and Mol Mt animal per-
fectly tractable. The whole
Collection of Animals is per-
feet and numerous, and such
is never seen in any travelling
Company but this
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
To the Voters OF Highland County.

Since announcing myself as Candidate to sup
Ply the vacancies occasioned in the Office Of Sher-
1T, by the death Of the late incumbent, have
Tor unforeseen and insurmoun table reasons decin-
ed being candidate far that Office AID therefore,
withdraw my name from the canvass.
Aug. Z, '56-lt Fl. r. GWIN.3
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

The .'gallant Zouave," de REVERE, is
wandering about New jersey, in disguise, a
perfect specimen Of the hero Of modern
romance. He has no money-no friends ~
no nothing
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

Mr james learn that G. p. r.
james, Esq. has been rendered the appoint
ment of Consul General at Venice, which
it is probable he will accept. The previous
cffer to him of the Consulship at Odessa, he
had cot accepted, on account Of the insalu-
b ity Of the place.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

TO ADVERTISERS The indicator has a
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad-
dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vcrtiscrs. Circulating among business men, it af-
fords greatinducements to those who will use its
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
THE ROBTNSG1.. FAMILY.

The tall n and skill of which
is sum cient for an Equestrian
Company Of more than ordi-
nary note itself, will all ap-
pear, and be aided by a list
of Artists, such as will en-
sure to every audience an I'M
usual amount of pleasure and
qualification. Among t h e
most conspicuous names are
Mr.. william O'Dell, Mr.. Iii
ram Day, sIons Essing,
fir. w. j. Smith, Mr.. W.
II. Rnsgles, Mr. DonevOn,
Signor G0raello, MIR. J.
Brown Signer Corliova.
Moas. Du P0nf, Master
John Robinson. HSa,ter
j a m es Robinson, Mas
ters Charles and Edward,
Mile Victoria Hughes,
Sign0Ta Talietti, Mile Ro-
90 Trelawney, Little KATE
ROBINSON.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

w The confinement of Lady Bulwe,
Lytton in mad house has elected much
comment from the b.. glish press, and the
number Of sharp sticks III pursuit Of the
great Baronet has, at last, prevailed en- him
to liberate his injured lady. The imn'edl-
ate circumstances which produced the in
generation, were as follows:
Lady Lytton, by the refusal of Sir Ed
! ward to settle on her more than G4O0 which
she thought insufficient for the wants of a
lady Of her rank, was induced to confront
her husband on the hustings at Hartford,
and to spoil very beautiful compliment
which he was in the act of paying to the la
dies, by reciting the wrongs Of one whom
above all it was his duty to love and pro-
tect. 1t is said the Baronet "trembled ex-
ceedingly, and looked like man suddenly
attacked by paralysis" and sprang from the
stand his wife crying, coward" This ex-
ceedingly culpable immodesty on the part
OF Lady Lytton is to our minds presumptive
evidence of insanity but we have the word
of all England contradicting the presump-
ton, and it seems that Sir Edward Bulwer,
the great novelist, is beyond all doubt gull
ty of having unlawfully imprisoned his wife.
Sir Edward will find in this guilty conduct
Of his own material for character exceed
ing in bold villainy the magnificent, high
born dare-deyil'' Of my Novel," or trans
cending in meanness, the epicure in rogue
ry, Job johnson, of Pelham"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

The CircuS.-The Circus is coming. -
The funloving public can soon have an op-
portunity of enjoying hearty laugh during
this hot August weather.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE.
STAUMYOrJ, VA.

The Only Conference Seminary IN the Bounds Of
The baltimore Conference.
THE standard of Scholarsh ip higher, and the
l. Beard and Tuition cheaper than at Institutions
OF similar grade. This Institution is easy OF ac-
cess by Railroad from Rich mond, Petersburg, AL
exandria, Baltimore and Washington. 1t is situa-
ted near the centre of the great Valley OF Virgin
Ia, near many OF Virginia's most noted watering
places. No locality possesses greater advantages
of climate and healthfulness.
Being tAe only Conference Seminary in the
bounds of the Baltimore Conference since the re-
cent division of that body into the Baltimore Con-
ference and Baltimore East Conference, no efforts
will be spared to make it worthy of the distinguish
ed relation it sustains to the church and to the
cause of Christian education.
By recent handsome donation, the Institution
has been relieved from all financial embarrassment,
and is placed upon the most reliable basis.
EXPENSES FER SESSION OF TEN MONTHS
Preparatory Department, $40 90
Collegiate 20 90
Board Washing, use of furnished
Rooms, Light and Fuel, IS 90 .
EXTRA CHARGES PER SESSION or r1yH MONTHS.
Music on Piano, with use Of Instrument, rs 90
g Guitar, 20, 90
Modern Languages each 40 90
Drawing, &C., 10 90
Painting in Oil, Is 90
For further information, apply for catalogue
Staunton, August, lS58.--2me.
puckskim GlOves.-A large stock of men and
~ boys BUCKSKIN CLIO YES, also, BUCK
SKIN GAUNTLETS and DRYING CLONES,
Ga new article} just received from the manufactu-
rers at Winchester, and for sale by
Staunton, Aug.7. j. X. WOODS.
TTMBELLAs, AND WHIPS, of various kinds,
~ for sale by j. K. WOODS.
Stauntcn, Aug. Z.
DATENT LEATHER CATERS, nice article.
at $3.50, for sale by J. K. WOODS.
Staunton, Aug. Z.
HATS AT COSTA few pearl coloured CAS-.
~ INFER HATS, still on hand, also, PANAMA
GRENADA, LEGHORN, and other summer Hats
which will be sold at Cost for Cash, by
Staunton, Aug. Z.
t0AL O!L'-Just received, fresh supply OF
OCoal vi, which we are selling at ST rs per gal.
DR.. T. H. & j. C. KINNEY:
Siam ton, Aug. 7---spep copy.
EREsH CONGRESS WATER, just received at
= DIR. YOUNG'S Drug Store.
july 81, So
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

EE The Methodist Church. South, Las
o pended SIS 900 in the past year, On mis-
SONS 10 slaves.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
A. A. & A.
MEXICAN GUANO,
IN BARRELS.
Super Phosphate Of Lime.

Also the same article manufactured by Messrs.
COE CO., warranted equal to any offered to the
Farming community:
The above named Fertilizers will be kept con-
stantiy on hand, and sold as low as in any market
in the country.
Alexandria, Aug. Z, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07
LIST OF LETTERS

pEMAINING in the Post Office, at Staunton
Ia JULY 3lst 1883 Il
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

N. B.-Persons enquiring for letters in the a.
bove list, will please say they advertised, 9TH
erwise they may not receive them.
l.. L. STEVENSON, P. NJ.
Staunton, Aug. Z, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-07

HATS AT COSTA few pearl coloured CAS-
IL INFER HATS, still on hand, also, PANAMA
GRENADA, LEGHORN, and other summer Hats
which will be sold at Cost for Cash, by
j. K. WOODS.
Staunton, Aug.7.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-17
OBITUARY.

Departed this life at 6 o'clock, A. NJ Nov. 9,
D. 1858, Mrs MARTHA JANE HARRISON CROCKETT,
consort Of Thos N Crockett, and daughter of Elder
Lewis Jacobs and Mary B. Jacobs of Dallas county,
Texas in the 10Th year of her age, Of Puerpera fe
yer.
The deceased was member Of the Christian
Church. and died in the full hope of the Christians
reward The writer of this notice, stood by the bed
side of this departed friend for many hours She
expired, and can truly say, that he has never wit
messed a more happy and exultant departure of a
child Of grace from earth to the blessed mansions Of
the Saints in Heaven, oh it was truly delightful
to listen to her continued expressions Of confidence
in the religion of Jesus, and her desire to be freed
from the troubles and trial. of this fife and rest from
all with the blessed Saviour With great composure
of mind she arranged all Of earths cares, and call
ing first father and mother, begged forgiveness OF
them for all and every injury to them ine and with
all others-and then ed her father to pray for her,
and here began one of the most happy religious ex-
ercses Of PRAYER and Of praise to God in the singing
of hymns, to His power, goodness and grace IN Which
this dear child Of grace joined that ever have been
blessed in witnessing. By her request the exercises
were continued for many hours before she died, and
under them her spirit would seem to bound away by
faith to Heaven and revel in its delights while yet
her body was PANIED in the gradual dissolution Of
from the immortal spirit that longed for God its su-
thor. At o'clock, Just az the light OF Heaven wa
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-17
Correspondence Of the Dallas Herald.
outrages committed by Soldiers on Citizen
Overland Route.
BELKSAp, Texas, Nov. 9Th,

BELKSAP, Texas Nov 9Th, 1858
Onocf the greatest outrages that has ever disgrace
ed this State the army occurred this afternoon at
this place. In difficulty which occurred between a
citizen Mr.. George Pettyjohn and soldicr-thc SOL
der WAS shot. The latter was taken up to the Gar
rison and placed in the Hospital, and Mr. Pctyjohn
delivered himself up to the Sheriff. Whilst accompa-
nyinr the Sheriff up to the Justices office, party
Of soldiers completely armed, belonging to company
b, Of the I'd Cavalry, who had just arrived from Ft
Mason and to which the soldier belonged, came over
to the town and commenced firing upon Mr.. P, who,
Tin attemptngtO escape ran into Mr. Fishers !lotei
The soldiers some 90 in number, headed by Ser
oeant, named Rosendolph, followed up, firing indis-
criminately Mt every they saw running, and then
surrounded the hotel and fired into it until they were
stopped by Maj. Thomas, who came down in haste,
accompanied BY several of his officers and guard of
soldiers Mr. p. was literally shot to pieces, though
at the present time he is not dead Those of the sell
diers engaged in the outrage were arrested by COM
pany D, under command of Capt. Palmer
Tie officers, and particularly Maj. Thomas, acted
with promptness and good judgment in the affair
| The few citizens who were near were unarmcu, anu
/ taken by surprise, were unable to resist
There is difference of opinion, rs to who was ~
| the wrong when the soldier was shot, The soldiers
urge that he was favorite- of the company, anu
| lat they understood he opposed upon. TINS, l
an, satisfied is not go The soldier (Alexander) was
dr;nI;no 10 be sure but must have been guilty Of
some outra reous conduct to have induced SOBER
man. as was Pettyjohn the time, to have shot him
The soldiers engaged in the attack, were put under
arrest by the Commandant, and held subject to ar
rest by the civil authority but strange to say no at
tcmnt was made-to get out a writ notwithstanding
there were so many eyewitness to the affair." until
an affidavit was made before the Chief Justice some
20 or "a hours after the occurrence IL is nor io'
me to say where the wrong is, or who are ~
I Am hoping much from the District court, to cure
many of the evils of which our citizens complain.
| "Bust-head," usual, has had his due influence
in be above affair as he has in nearly all the difficult
! tics which have occurred here.
Roth the wounded men doing well and will yer y
likely recover Mr.. Pettyjohn received two shots in
each arm. one in the right chest, tths one ranging
ronnd ,une in the face, and flesh wound in the left
.ho,,der Tie has also, wound behind the right
ear. but whether it was produced by shot, or a
piece Of glass, is not known. Alexander received a
wound from six-shoeter, the ball passing through
his mouth and out at the back Of the neck 1 have
No more time to write must say thst the Overland
mail stage passes regularly twice week loaded with
passengers 'iAiO"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-11-17
Tribute of Resnect.

At a meeting of Tannehill Lodge, No. So of A Y.
Masons Mt their Lodge room, in the town of Dallas
on Thursday evening Nov. A. A. D. 1858, A. L. 1858,
the following, preamble and resolutions unGpi-
mously adopted by the Lodge:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the All-wise and Supreme
Architect of the Universe, to remove worthy and
beloved brother, VIM. II. KEEN, from the cares and
troubles of the Lodge below, to the perfect enjoy
ment of the pleasures of that celestial Grand Lodge
above, where there is care or tong, hut al is
peace and perfect happiness Therefore be it resorea,
LIST. That in the death Of VIM. II KEEN 81 @odce
has sustained the loss of worthy and
err and one who, though he had just entered tho sa-
cred precincts Of Freemasonry, yet babe fair TO at
tain to the highest position among the fraternity to
be bright and shining light and monument to the
Lodge and an honor and blessing to his brethren
and associates.
End. That this Lodge deeply sympathize with the
bereaved and afflicted widow and family of the de-
ceased, and would remind them that our brother has
only gone before to place of happiness and perfect
peace, "where the wicked cease from troubling and
the weary are at rest.'
p 3d. That the furniture Of the Lodge be clothed in
appropriate mourning and that the brethren wear
the usual badge for thirty days.
4th. That copy of these proceedings be furnished
the family of the deceased that the same he spread
upon the records of the Lodge, and he published in
the Dallas Herald W. L. MURPHY, W. NJ.
JEo W. SwISDELLs. Sec'y.