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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

the Isthmus demand the earnest attention
of Congress. Passing from North to South
America, we find much to engage the at
tention Of Congress, the difficulty with
New Grenada, the unjust export duties Of
Brazil, and the fractions conduct of Para
quay, are matters Of Importance, which
cannot be too promptly met.
The passage Of a Bankrupt law, the re-
turn of letter postage to its former rate, the
abolition of the franking privilege and sub
stituting in its place law to supply Con-
gressmen with stamps, = the construction
Of the Pacific Railroad, are all matters
which deserve, and we hope will receive the
earnest attention of Congress.
We especially recommend the treasury re-
port to the croakers.
In conclusion, we would say that Con-
gress has before it an important list Of du-
ties to perform. Sectional strife has been
allayed, and the affairs Of the country de-
mand their attention and will no doubt re.
ceive it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
New Advertisements.

, Messrs. VIM. & D. Gibson, House Build
ers, &C., give some idea of what they can and
will do in their line of business. These
gentlemen are personally known to one of
the Editors Of the Vindicator, and he takes
pleasure in commencing them to the public.
If anything is wanted in the way of Sash,
Blinds, &C., Messrs. Mercer & Hill, Cor
ner of 7th and Main Streets. Richmond,
are prepared to fill orders upon fair terms.
Thos. j. Bagby, will attend to any bust
ness requiring the services of an agent, such
as hiring out negroes, collecting claims, &c.
Stockholders in the Valley Turnpike Co.
should attend at the American Hotel in this
place, on the 9th, to receive their dividends
J. w. Randolph offers for sale complete
sets Of the Southern Literary Messenger,
from 1884 to 1856.
w. j. D. Bell offers areward Of 5000
for the apprehension Of bis negro boy Frank.
Hay, Corn and Oats may be had by at
tending the sale advertised by H. w. Shelf
fey, Trustee.
If you wish to save your Pork, call at
Taylor, Hoge & Co.'S, and supply yourselves
with Salt.
A. D. Chandler advertises large lot Of
Cane Chairs and Sofas
Read the advertisement headed Arctic VS..
Mustang.
Two Estrays have been taken up by Mi
chael Orebaugh.
Read over the list Of letters advertised.
| IRON CITY MERCANTILE CoLLEaE. We
have Warrant on the Iron City Mercan-
tile College, Pittsburg, Pa, that we wish te
dispose of. Any person wishing thorough
mercantile education will do we'll to buy
this warrant and attend the above named
College, as it is undoubtedly the best insti
TUT, the kind in the Union. Apply te
t t g IS ,'f this paper.
EN" 20.
t~sr $780, n ruloeY. The amount Of space ia
ken up by the proceedings Of the Demo
cratic State Convention, is our apology fol
the lack of our usual variety this week.
In order to make room for the Message
which we had made arrangements to publish
on our inner form, the advertisements tina
should have appeared on our third, hav'
been placed on the fourth page.
SOUTHERN PLANTER. We have received
the Dec. No. of this valuable agriculture
monthly It should be on the table Of ev-
cry farmer.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

New MODE OF ESCAPE FROM MArR1MoNY. :
An inharmonious connubial couple in Gin
cinnati are endeavoring to get a divorce on
the ground that the husband was married to
the wife under false name, the minister,
by mistake styling him Edward instead Of
Edwin at the time of the ceremony. This
is good ground for the non-ful6lment Of a
legal contract, and ought to be, we presume
for the suspension Of matrimonial arrange
ment that is not and never was harmonious.
If divorce be effected and new precedent
established for escaping the ills Of matrimo-
ny, how many candidates, doubtful Of the
untried fields of wedlock, will give the D.
D.'s-as if by accident, ofcourse-the name
that Just misses correctness!
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
NEGRO HIRING. sc.

THE subscriber continues to Hire out Negroes,
J. Rent out Houses, &C., and will attend to any
business requiring the services of an Agent. Hav-
ing an extensive acquaintance with the citizens OF
Richmond and its vicinity, combined with an expe-
rience of several years in hiring out Negroes, be
Aatters himself that he give satisfaction to all
who may employ him. He hopes by promptness
and strict attention to business, to merit resper
table share OF the public patronage.
Ms-He refers to the Editors of the indicator,
Staunton Jefersonian. Charlottesville; Religious
Herald, Richmond Examiner, Norfolk; and South
ern Citizen, w Washington City, D. G.
THOs. J. BAGBY, General Agent,
No. s Wall Street, under st. Charles Hotel,
Dec. IL, 1S58.-tf Richmond, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
The Petersburg Convention.

1t will be seen by referring to other COL
umns, that the Democratic Convention as
sembled on Thursday, the I'd of Dec, and
after very excited sitting Of three days,
adjourned late Saturday night. The result
Of its labors was the nomination, after a
heated controversy, Of John Letcher for
Governor, and Robert l.. Montague, for
Lieutenant Governor, and J. Randolph
Tucker, for Attorney General
We are truly delighted that this exciting
and almost disorganizing canvass has come
to conclusion at last. We are not so
much rejoiced at the nomination of our ia
vorite, although we yield to none in the
zeal with which we supported John Letcher,
as that that embittered controversy, fraught
with SO much danger to the democracy Of
Virginia, is at last settled, in manner, if
net satisfactory to all, at least in a manner
in which all acquiesce.
This willingness to bow to the will of the
majority, was fully illustrated in the late
Convention, by the leading opponents Of
Mr.. Letcher, who, after having energetical-
ly, almost fercely, contested his nomina-
ton, yielded with a laudable grace, SO soon
as it was found that the statesman of the
Tenth Legion was the choice of the De-
mocracy Of Virginia. So may it ever be
with the democratic party, and let us enter
into the coming canvass with John Letcher
for our standard-bearer, and harmony as
our watchword
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
VIM. 4 DAVID GIBSON,
House Carpenters and Builders
Main. near the Corner OF 9Th Street.

Main, near the Corner OK 18Th street,
RICHMOND, VA,
RESPECTFULLY inform the citizens of Staun
IL ton and the surrounding country, that they are
prepared, with the assistance OF their Steam Power
and all the most useful Wood w orking Machinery
to execute every descr ption Of work in their lint
of business, in manner not to be surpassed suct
as BUILDING HOUSES of all dimensions, re-
pairing or remodeling the same; putting in Store
Fronts of any kind, Shelvings put up, Counters
made &C., in a neat and tasteful manner, Stair,
built and Hand Raiis worked according to Geou,et-
rcal Principles Cornices made to suit any style
of Buildings all kinds Of Mouldings on hand
Sash Blinds and Doors made to order, and sent to
any part of the country; every kind OF Wood Turn
ing, such as Stair Bausters, Newe! Posts &C. Ar
chitectural Wood Carving for Store Fronts, and
Capitals for Porch columns. All orders executed
in a neat manner.
W. & D. GIBSON hope, by strict attention to
bus mess together with their practical knowledge
of the same to merit continuance of public pa
tronage.
GB- Orders respectfully solicited.
Richmond, Dec. IL, 1S58.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
A New Paper,

B. NJ. Dewitt, Esq formerly editor Of
the Examiner, will commence on the third
of January next, the publication of new
paper in the city of Richmond, to be call
ed the "Index." It will be political pa
per, published weekly and semi-weekly.-
The ability with which Mr.. Dewitt has
edited the Examiner, will ensure for him a
large subscription. See prospectus in an
other part Of to-day's paper. Success to
the enterprise.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
NOTICE.

To the Stockholders Of the v, t. Company
NOTICE is hereby given that the Treasurer r OF
IN the " T. Company will be at the AMEkl-
CAN HOTEL, Stanton, on Monday, Decem-
Der 21th, (Court-day) for the purpose OF paying
Dividends due on Stock in the said Company.
BIZ order Of the President, -
G.. w. MURPHY, Tres. V. I. co.
mB-As will remain one day only, Stockhold-
ers who cannot be present on the day named, can
give powers Of Attorney, to some one IN stanton,
who will attend to the same for them.
G. w. MURPHY, Treas. v. L. Co.
December IL, lS5S.-td-Spec copy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
THE MESSENGER COMPLETE.

r W. RANDOLPH has for sale, in Nos. or
81 Bound, a complete Set of the SOUTHERN
LITERARY MESSING GER, from 1884 to 1855, rs
vols. He can also supply Vols. or Nos. to complete
Sets 80
BOOK BUYERS would do well to send to III
Main Street, Richm ,nd, for Catalogues OF new and
rare Books, received within the last twelve month g..
Also published for free circulation, Catalogue, of
Standard and Miscellaneous Work, in extra bi ID
ing, for Libraries or for Presentation.
The size, binding and price Of each Book is given.
Richmond, Dec. IL, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

A Miss Sarah Coffman, daughter Of Mr.
Joseph Cofman, Of Shenandoah county,
committed suicide on the Goth ultimo, by
taking arsenic. The Rockingham Register
says, the reason assigned for the act is, that
she had unfortunately promised two young
gentlemen to marry them.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
MERCER C HILL,
Sash. Blind and Door Manufa cture rs.

Corner of 7th & Main Sts. Richmond, Va.
IXTE have in our employ skilful and experienced
Wv workmen, and in use the most approved ma
short notice, any amount Of work in the above line,
of the best WHITE PINE LUMBER /; and also to
do Glazing on very fav orable terms We respect
fully request those wishing to have work done IN
our line to give US call before pun chasing else
where.
~ Orders left at the Factory at the Lumber
Y ard of Isaac j. Mercer 4 Co., South side of the
Dock, near Mayos Bridge, will receive prompt at
tention.
Richmond, Dec. IL, 1858.-1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

R We received on Tuesday evening
last, per Adams & Co.'S express, one thous-
and copies Of the Presidents message, one
hour in advance Of the regular mail =
Much credit is due this company and their
agents for their usual promptness and at
tcntion in the discharge of their duties.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Staunton, Dec. II, 1S58.~tf
TRUST SALE.

DY virtue Of a deed Of Trust executed to me by
ID Benjamin Weller, shall proceed on Fridaa
the 3lst of December 1885, to sell, on said Weller:
farm, near Mt. Sidney, the following PERSONAL
PROPERTY, to wit, about 800 bushels of Corn,
about Eight and ahalf tons of Hay and some Oats;
the quantities not being exactly ascertarned The
property aforesaid win be sold on credit of Six
mo nths, bonds with good security to be given by
the purchasers.
HUGH W. SHETFEY, Trustee.
Dec H. l858.-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
5000 REWARD!

DAN away from the subscriber. on Saturday
II night. the 4th inst, his Negro Man FRANK,
about % years old, five feet ten or eleTen inches
high, copper colored, and has the end Of finger
cut off on one of his hands He ais o has scar on
the sck of one of them. Twenty five Dollars will
be given if he is apprehended in the county, Fifty
Dollars if taken out of the county, and Two Hun
dred Dollars if taken out of the State, and secured
in either case, so that get him.
w. J. D. BELL.
C4.u,+o. noo Ii 1879 If
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Mr.. Tyler, of Fauquier, nominated Jno.

Mr.. Tyler, Of Fauquier, nominated Jno.
Randolph Tucker of Richmond.
DR.. Tucker of Richmond brother of j :.
Randolph Tucker, said the nomination was
against the wishes of that gentleman, and
it was afterwards withdrawn, though the
gentleman was voted for, Notwithstanding.
The first ballot then commenced, at 10
minutes to o'clock, and lasted until near
" 5 o'clock Saturday morning. During
the ballotting there were frequent periods o.
excitement, where the votes of counties OF
rights Of delegates were questioned.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
THE VINDICAT0R.
STANTON, VA.
4 4i%I;y !: NICHE " u! Editors.
AGEzNTTs.
SATURDAY, DEC. II, 1858.

AGENTS..
D. M. PETINGILL & CO., No: 10 State
Street, Boston. and No. 119 Nassau Street, New
York, are authorized agents for the "v1NDrcAToR"
and will contract for Advertisements at our lowest
rates.
THOS. j. BAGBY is an authorized agent in
the City of Richmond, for the sVINDrcAToR." He
will contract for advertisements at our lowest rates
TO ADVERTISERS The indicator has a
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad
dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af
ferds greatinducements to those who will use it,
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

GoDEY's LADIES MAGAzINE.-We have
received the Dec. No. of this monthly, so
deservedly popular among the ladies. It's
interest is not confined to ladies alone, but
all may spend many pleasant hours in read
Inc #
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Congress-.

In accordance with the provisions Of the
constitution, Congress assembled in Wash
ington, on Monday last. The number Of
members was unusually large for the first
day, there being Al present in the Senate,
and 13 absent, and 208 in the lower house.
The Presidents message was tran smitted
to them on the same day. A large amount
of business will be brought up during the
present session, the most of which pertains
to the welfare and prosperity of the coun-
try. Sectional agitation having subsidized,
we may hope that this business will receive
the entire attention Of Congress.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Chairs and Sofas.

IUST received from Boston, 80 Dozen CANE
u SEAT CHAIRS, and rs SOFAS, the best and
cheapest yet offered in this place
A. d. CHANDLER:
Staunton, Dec. II, lS59--tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
The College,,

Pursuant to the notice published through
the columns of the ''Staunton Vindicator,"
the people of Staunton assembled in the
Court House on Saturday last, to consider
the propriety of establishing college near
Staunton. Owing to the inclemency Of the
weather, the meeting was not very full
one, but all present seemed to acquiesce
heartily in the proposition. Interesting
speeches were delivered by the Hon. "A. II.
Fl. Stuart, John D. Imboden, Esq, and
the Revs. Geo. 3. Taylor, and Benjamin
Arbogast. The books for subscription were
then opened, and several Of our citizens sub
scribed literally. The Rev. x. j. Rich
ardson has been appointed agent to canvass
the county to solicit subscriptions. We
think there is every prospect of success,
and surely the citizens Of Augusta will not
allow the small sum of 100000 to deprive
them Of the advantages that college would
afford.
1t is proposed to remove Roanoke college,
with all its philosophical and chemical ap-
paratus, large neurological cabinet, and
its corps Of professors, from its present site.
It will be under the auspices Of the Luther
an denomination, but this far from being an
objection, should the more favorably COM
mend it to the people, as they will then
have surety of support, at least from one
source. There will be another meeting on
Saturday, the eighth of January, and we
hope to see it well attended.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


~ FRIRN -@
IF YOU HAVE ANY PAIN
RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA, BRONCHITIS.
PARALYSIS, OLD SORES, SCALD HEAD
BURNS AND SCALDS, STIFF JOINTS, SORE
THROAT, STRAINS AND BRUISES. SORE
BREASTS, SWOLLEN GLANDS PILES, OR
CUTANEOUS DISEASES,
BUY A BOTTLE OF
BRACES ARCTIC LINIMENT.
And get the United States Journal Free.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
THIRD DAY.
RNIN SESSION.


The Convention met at IL o'clock, presen-
ting slim appearance compared with the
day before, many members having left for
home.
Hon. John S. Caskie stated thht he was
absent the night before, because he did not
think that the vote would be taken. Had
he been here, he should have recorded his
vote for Hon. H. A. Edmundson.
A resolution was offered, permitting all
absences of last night to record their votes
this morning.
Mr. W. F. Gordon, of Albemarle, rose
and said he thought he would make a motion
which would give all the absentees and 9TH
ers an opportunity of voting for John Letch-
er, who it had been ascertained, was the
choice of the Convention by an overwhlem-
ing majority. He was one Of the strongest
opponents Of Mr.. L., but came forward, in
spirit Of magnanimity, to move that the
nomination Of Mr. Lether be made unanimous
and that the Democracy endorse his present
and future. He was now one of the strong
est of LetcheI men, and would offer reso-
luton making the nomination unanimous.
The vote not having been ANNOUNCED, the
resolution was decided by the President to
be out of order. The Chair announced that
members might rise in their places and an
nounce their votes. This proceeding occu-
pied about half an hour.
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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

q Briefly, Ben " .Lewisi john Porter, Sonth
Weater; T b Kercneval Hesperian; John A Scud
w G Hawkins, latan; I Z Dralsen, Meteor; "
Terrill. Em!grant; II DIETRICH, Dew Drop; John II
Burk, Morning Star j Il Manson, Silver Heels
E B Mcpherson, Jr, G W Sombart; ~ Miller,
4 Lackland Lewis. Perry & Go, l6e North So
cond street.
Ms,- Sold By Drs. Young and EcichelbergeF
and Druggists generally
Dec. Ii, l858.-tlm.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

PROSPECTUS OF THE INDEX. TO BE
/ PUBLISHED IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
WEEKLY AND SEMI-WEEKLY.-I will issue
on the Sd of January 1872 in the city OF kG ;th
tho above title. devoted to Politics, Literature,
Commercial Matters. and the General News OF the
day.
need not saw more than that will be true to the
old Democratic principles of virginia MA n ueem ~
scarcely necessary to make even inns an. announos
ment here, in my native State, after eishreen yea
connection with its Democratic press ho
the men of the party, and all partiesI.hose WY
aspire to Offices, State and National use'h ~ hos
Inappropriate to say that THs lSpEA W te uIi
confidence in any. Particular attention VIII %
paid to the Commercial Department OF Lee aSn ons
It's Literary Department viii be ENTRUSTED 20 corn
petent hands In every department 1t VIII y, nave
the aid Of the ablest pens il the South s Tspgy
determination, il word TO establish ihs 80 ~
as readable family journal at the ueSrop0''' -
Virginia.
TERHs.-Semi-W Weekly paper 81 per anN"H'
"s'- wy RENNET NJ. DE WITT.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

Augusta County Court Clerks ofhce' 10 VIII:
r9TRA US.
UvAKEN up by Martin Orebaugh, on his land in
in the County of Augusta, on the 4th day Of
1858 Two Essr sst q tn the f faSown
,tb some white spots crop off the right ear and
sit in the left supposed to be eighteen months old,
and ann aised at Sl0.50. The other HElFER Of
brinde color, marked with some white spots;swith
same ear marks of Steer, supposed to be eighteen
months old. and appraised at IS.
Extract-Teste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, D. O.
Dec. II, 1s5S.-3t
100 SACKS MARSHALL'S FINE SALT
lUO also, 10 Sacks Ground Alum do, just to
hand and for sale by m
TAYLOR, H0GE 4 co.
Staunton, Dec. IL, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

Q. NJ. Crutchfeld, of Spottsy lvania, COOS
J. B. Stoval, of Halifax,* 1855
7: W. Flournoy, of Prince Edwards 456
Whole number Of votes cast, 10000
Necessary to a choice, 80, 900. No choice.
*The two gentlemen named were not can
didates, and the vote attached to their names
was that of Rockingham which the delegates
resolved to throw away.
The Convention adjourned after the first
ballot it being then 6 o'clock.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11

Persons enquring for letters in the above liss
will please say they are advertised otherwise they
may not receive them.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Tx!aforTetters

ID EMAINING in the Post Office at stanton, Nc
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-11
Augusta County Court Clerks Office, To wit:
-arR AXIS.

December IL, 1s5s.-3t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-02

schr AIRY Halcam (Brl Balcam Halifax, Is days with cas
ard b lrley, n Whitman Bros 4 Co -.
u lat o5 Ion "A rs spoke Roamer from Arcceieo for New
YIk.
schr II Abbott, swft, Wilmington, NC, days.
Schr Tantamount Davis Georgetown, DC, days
Schr Niagara, Gerard Newark for Dishton.
Schr Harbnger, Billings, Providence.
schr Jonathan Cone Aciafey Portland, Cl for Phnadel
phs.
Schr Maria Hail. Lawrence, Albany for Portland Ct
schr Iarkip ChMbuck, Rondout for Wsreham.
Steamer Delaware, Copes. Philadelphia
Steamer Curiew, Arey. Providence.
The schr Effort Capt Dunnpg reported yesterday
Charleston originally from Humacoa, PR with cargo
sugar and molasses.
Bark Mustang, Greenman, from Galveston
Brig Elizabeth of Bapgor) supposed from Turks Islands
Brig a Hopkins, from Galveston.
TIE Premen ship Neptune, from Newcastle Shields
anchor In the lower bay
SAILED.
Steamships Bavaria dIam,, Hamburg. Alabama. Savannah;
Marion Charlie son Roanoke, Norfolk &c: ships Boger
snd Endy mion MOBILIZE barks Lanerk Havana Azalia, st
Crcix; Palermo Palermo brig Carlo Alberto, oporo; and
others.
Wind from North.