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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15
THE VINDICATOR.
For the Vim dictator.
IA lfr0ads,

k1 hEGOUS,
The area of the country alluded to, in
the beginning of this letter, comprises, ae-
cording to Mr.. J. B. DeBow's Review of
the census of 1850,
55S, 292 square miles, I, 151,74 # Pop
ulation, and s13 Inhabitants 5 per square
mile.
The following States, Ohio, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indi-
ana and Kentucky, were formed out Of
country coded TO the United States by Vir:
ginia. Tennessee was ceded by North Car
olina Missouri vas purchased froh, France
Tire area of the above, the pTodtsce Of which
we will naturally scek, the Rail Eoads Of
Canada, and the Wellasd Canal the
Rail Roads Of New York, and the Erie Ca
nal, is
324,953 square miles, 1 ,451 ,0S5 Popu-
lation, and Inhabitants per square mile.
It is comprised in the following bounda-
ries, MICHIGAN. Wisconsin, Minnesota, two
thirds of Iowa. Thirty three counties in
the Northern part Of lllirois, seventeen IN
the Northern part of Indiana, and fourteen
in the Northera parts Of Ohio Daring the
winter months it will bs much cheaper to
take the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, but
the greater portion Of the Western produce
is generally by the last of November on its
way to market An unexpected rise in the
value Of agricultural products might take
place during the winter, but | have taken
no note Of it. It is we'll, though, to rocol-
lect this advantage in favor of the Coving-
ton and o. r. r. J; for early in the Spring
before the navigation on the Lakes Erie
and Michigan, and the Erie Canal is open
to New York, steamboats, are running on
the Western waters.
The area of the country, tie prodace of
which will naturally pass through Virgins,
because it is the quickest and cheapest
route, as has been proved, is 200, O65 81.
miles, 1890 ,096 population, and 81 in
habitants to the square mile.
It is composed as follows? Sixteen coun-
ties in south-western Ohio, situated be-
tween the Ohio river and my northern
boundary line 6fty-two counties in the
southern part Of Indiana. Flu Illinois, all
the remaining counties, after deducting
those allowed New York !; one-third Of l.
owa Tying south of Che Desmoines river
the northern three-quarters of Missouri !;
Kentucky !; the northern one third of Ten
nessee, and the northern half Of North
| Carolina.
! The area Of the country, the produce Of
which will naturally seek Philadel phia and
| Baltimore, is estimsted as follows:
50, 26f So. ~ pop. f,470, 563 and
al inhabitants ptT So m
It is comprised as follows Fifty-scven
counties ia the middle of Ohio, and twenty
two IN the middle of Indiana.
70 the four improvements Of Canada, tie
Toronto and Colingwood, and the Toronto
and Port Sarnia, now building, tie Great
Western, and the Wellcnd Ganal, are al
lowed onc-third Of the area mentioned "a
bovc, as they have been allowed one-third
Of the tonnage, is given, avenues from the
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

The above tables show tlsat the popula-
ton and the value Of the land and products
are in favor of the third area, which Includes
most Of the Valley Of the Ohio, embracing
a country Of unsurpassed fertility. Tlse
following are important rivers tributary to
the Ohio. They will help to give you some
idea of It's vast extent.
The most Important ores that belong
mostly to the third area or the Virginia Im-
provements are, the Sciota, the Mama, the
Wabash, navigable, in Ligh stag S, three
hundred ard seventy-cight mis- to Lafay-
cite, Indiana The Mississippi, the Ms
souri,, navigable six hundred and ;netv
miles 30 Council Bluffs. The Tenn ,ssee al d
Cumberland, which have regul lines f
Packets from Florence and Nashville to
Louisville and Cincinnati.
The Green river, navigable $50 miles to-
near Bowling Green tile Salt : the Ken
lucky, navigable 105 miles the I.iaSihs
river the Big Sandy, navigabte at high
stages, 100 miles the G,.yandotte improv-
ed about 50 miles the Great Ka,riswha,
navigable about eight months in the year,
70 milea Its present contemplated i'm
rrovement will be 100 miles. The Kama
VIA rises within few miles If the north
crn boundary line of North Carolina The
mention of these rivers, / hope, will induce
you to look at yoilr map and note the grhat
extent Of country drained by them My
information is derived from Mr.. James
work Oh Routes, and my own observation
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15
RIIsIMESN DIRECTORY.

- J. HOPE. Dealer II groceries and Flour
Il. Opposite the Passenger nepet, and near the
American Hotel, Stanton, Va.
BAYLOR & BAYLOR. Attorneys Il; Law, Office
ID opposite County Clerks Office.
- F.POiNTS Dealer in Stoves, Tin and Cop
ID. per Ware, one door above Union HALL
~ r. WOOD. manufacturer aud dealer III Car
~. riagc and Buggy Harness, Shop on the corner
opposite the National ilhtel.
gN BOOLEY, Fashionable Tailor opposite old
e.. Post Office, Main st, Staupton y a.
Y, T. ALBERTs0N. Attorney at Law and No.
-l4. tsry Public. WavEcsborough, VI.
n F. CLICK. Saddle. Harness and Trunk ma
+. kel. under Niniica tor Office.
EyENKY HUGHES, manufacturer and dealer il
i 1 seots & Shoes, one door wcHt of Maj bic Yard
fTARNAS BELL. Anprreys at Lar, Office OPP
j L posi,e the Couit House.
III n. BELL, Notary Public and Commissioner
II. to settle Accounts. opposite Court House.
Z UREAR. Merchant Tailor, under the Kindi
~ Gator Office.
b. EVANS Dealer IN Tobacco and Segers
-. Maia 81, Staunton, Va.
3. ANToNf dealer is, Confectionery Fruits
ID Main ST., stanton, Va.
Z g. SCIiERER, CONFECTIONERY Grocer and Ba
u ker. corner of t',nrt I,oase Alley.
AACoR rOhGlTI. Wholesale and Retail dealer
'iN"N'-
ETuGkI:s GOnDE. Merchants, and Gencra
4? 4 Traders in Fancy anti G;apic Gfi"ds aud Gro
t"ries Opposite the indicator Office.
~ K TROUT, Attorney at Law, Office on Court
Ia House Row.
u \. POWELL Il GO Family Groosrs Flour
: Merchants under ( nnn Han.
~ Country Produce bought and sold.
riERK Il CUSHING, Aactaneera and General
! Agents, under Union Hall.
yTA. FEMALE INSTITUTE. Staunton, Va
Rev. 4. II. Phillips, Principal.
M BARKMAN. Wholesale and Retail dealer in
w Tobacco and Segars, opposite Va. Hotel
QUARTER OAK Life Ihsarance Co H. ".
- she1ey Agent opposite old Central Bunk.
~ p. jo1lNaON Z BRO. Cabinet makers and
= Indortakcrs, Gospel i!iiISou;h SID.
FtMFS VI. SEiH. Attorney at Law, Monterey
81 Higfa q county. Va.
II J. GLENDY, dealer in To1acco. Snuff and
g. Segars. New Strect, G. L. Cochran. Agent.
J INK K KINNEY. druggists and dealers in
: Paints, Oils, DyestuHs. &c, Vain ST., Stauf.-
tnit. Ns.
~, j. BrKKE & CO. Livery and Sale Stables.
Enquire at the Virginia Hotel.
tEstY OR & HOGE. (success1rs Ia i;:andes,arr
& Co. Dealers ;n Dry Goods ansi Hlneerics
opposite VA. Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

The disastrous fire that consumed Col.
Benton's dwelling house at Washington,
with his papers, private meldofandums,
and the labors Of many years, is well known.
On the morning Of that day he had made
one Of his characteristic speeches which
was to have been printed the next day in
the Globe. The speech was written and
lay oh his table ready for the printer. He
was out for walk in the afternoon
heard the alafm Of fre-he was soon met by
a friend who told him that his house was in
flames, and that his library, books and pa
pers in his private room were already con-
sdirta. When he learned that his papers
and the memorials IF the days past. that
room contained, We're gene, he ceased to
care for the part not corsumedj but said
let the house 60, then Many doors we're
opened to him, for Col. Benton has warm
heart and is greatly beloved BY all who
have social intercourse with him-and he
was soon domiciled with some friends. Many
called upon him that night. He was found
calm and collected; engaged in writing out
that speech that ON that morning he had
delivered and which had been consumed by
the flames Of that day. Il was to appear
the next day, and Col Benton remarked
that his brain was not burnt It was near
midnight when he was found at his task and
the speech was written that night and was
printed the next day
HIS LOVE FOR his FAMILF
For a long time before her death Mrs
Benton had been an invalid. BY the soft
ening of her brain her mind was greatly
enfeebled. But from the time of her sick
ness to the hour of her death, her husband
tended her with all the care Of mother to-
wards an only child. She sat by his side
while he wrote and at times the old smile
would come back to her paid cheek. Never
did Mr.. Benton appear greater than on the
day his house was consumed. He saw uu-
moved the work of thirty years destroyed.
But when he knew that with his property,
and his valuable papers, other things had
vanished more valuable than gold, the
fountains Of feeling were broken up and
bitter tears flowed
Some of his friends, anxious to know
how the confagratson had affected his pro-
perty5 made some INQUIRIES about the pc
cuniary damage he had suffered. He said
little Of his loss Of goods, but with deep
feeling alluded to those treasures which
could never be recalled or replaced. He
opened the secret chambers of his heart.
He spoke Of his wife in Heave n--of their
mutual struggles in early days in the West.
How she had sickened and suffered, and
how dear she had been to him in all feeble
ness-how she died and left him alone and
more than alone, that she had 50 long needed
his constant personal attention-how, in
the chamber occupied BY him, and now
consumed he had hung all the little remem-
branees. of other and happy days-the tokens
of her life and lcve-how all these had beer
consumed and he Should see them no more.
He could replace his house-he could re-
produce his works-but the precious relics
Of his dead companion were gore forever.
No labor, no insurance, no tears, could
bring one Of them buck ~ Boston Jour.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

West, 4, area of square miles, l0S BIZ in
habitants per ST. M, 0, population, 0.
l. 10 the three improvements If \ York
the Erie Canal, the New York and Ilrir
Rail Road and the n, York Central Real
is allowed two-thirds Of the area mentioned
above. The Usage Canal is ndt mentioned
because the Neiland Canal Is tile main az
enue of Lake Ontario to and from the West:
and to these are given, avenues from the
West, 3, area of 50. M, PIG, 636, inIabi-
tants per So m, 5. population, ,43l 085.
2. To the two Improvements of Pennsylva-
MIA and the Baltimore and Ohio R. r.. are
allowed, avenues ffoih Tie West, 3, area Of
square miles, 33, 204, inhabitants per sd.
mile, "A, population, / ,470 5G3
8. To the improvements Of Virginia, The
Covington and Ohio r. Read, the James
River Canal, The Virginia and Tennessee,
and the Richmond and Danville a. Roads,
are allowed avenues from the West, 4, area
of square miles, 200, 065, inhabitants per
50. m, 81, population, 4 ,s30; o06.
/. 10 the Covington andk) r. Road aid
the Canal, is allowed the country north OF
Ohio and thirds of Kentucky With
all the advantages in favor Of Virginia great
cxertions will have to be made to secure
the section Of the West naturally belonging
to her. Direct trade must be established,
and all the advantages aid inducements
now enjoyed at the cities North and South.
Charleston and Savannah are growing stron-
ger every day. In two years their rail
roads will connect Will those Of Kentucky
leading to Louisville.
But direct trade of any value to Virginia
will never be established until this road is
finished
Add four more outlets for Western pro-
duce, the three rail roads leading toCharles
ton Savannah and Mobile, and the Mis-
sissippi to New Orleans, !.
The completion Of the Virginia improve
mcnts will make the total avenues to the
West, thus
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

And after your asseveration [ should not
have shadow Of doubt, if it were not that
General Urea had no authority whatever
to receive their capitalization And if the
day ever comes that can get Urea into
nv hands, will execute him for his du-
plicity in not giving me information Of the
facts.
Here the conversation was suspended for
d while and Santa Anna requested a small
piece of opium. It was ordered by Hous-
ton, who asked him if he would desire his
marquee and luggage, and the attendance
Of his aids and servants. Santa Anna
thanked him very politely, and said, 1T
would make him very happy, since they
were proffered by his captor."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,
DR.. JOHN STON

tTvHE founder of this Celebrated Institution, the
L only regularly Educated Physician adverti-
sing offers the most certain, speedy and only ef-
fectual remedy in the world for
SECRET DISEASES:
Gonorrhea, elects, Structures, Seminal Weakness,
Pains in the Loins, Affections OF the Kidneys ana
Bladder, Loss OF Organic Power, Nervous lrllta-
biity. Disease ofthe Head, Throat, Nose or Skin,
and oil those Peculiar Disorders arising from a
Certain Secret Habit of Youth. which if not CURED
produces Constitutional Debility. renders mar
rage impossible, and in the end destroys both
BODY and MIND. Those secret and solitary
practices more fatal to their vfrtims than the
song Of the Syrens to the mariners of Ulysses,
blighting their most brilliant hopes or anticipa-
tions, rendering marriage, &C., impossible.
YOUNG MEN
Especialv. who have become the victims Of Solitn-
~ Ice. that dreadful and destructive habit which
annually sweeps to an IntimeIy grave thousands Of
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

IS 55s,282 13 7,151,744
The total number in 1850, was Ave
The Erie Canals, the Pennsylvania i'm
provements, and the Mississippi river.
The ADORE eighteen will all be in opposi-
ton to each other, but tue Virginia line,
however low the rates Of rival routes, can
carry cheaper and quicker.
The following table Of agricultural pro-
ducts is taken from the statistics of 1850
They may be imperfect in some articles, but
as care has ! sen taken in making them, they
will give you pretty clear idea of tue agri
cultural resources and wealth Of the differ
ent areas
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

The Boston Bee copies the FLOWING
from the notorious louisville Journal, and
the Bee calls it "a good one''-
The Tribune says that Mr.. English's
land bride is not 50 large as that which the
devl is reported to have offered on me
hf'rable occasion. True, but it is not Of
tered to beings half so corruptible
Every body in his senses must CALI it IA
very bad one--stupid and blasphemous
The Plag Ugly who wrote it must have.
been drunk what can be said for the oifes1
that takes II ut second hand 2 Boston Post
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15
AN ERICAN HOTEL
STANTON, VA.
MRS. MARY A. BROWN

vENI11 new and elegant Hotel is open for the
Z reception and accom- m cd atien of visitors.
The Propretress assures tire paelic that every eff
fort will be made TO please her guests.
TheS tages Of HARNAN, BROWN d co. ar
rive aud depart from this II otel, where their only
Office is to be found. [Jan. "a, lS57--tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

. TIERCES of best Cider Vinegar, Just rcce,-ec
y at TAYLOR & HOGE'S.
Jan. 8, 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15

All Advertising Jpr iess time than shroe ho"ths,
,o;u be charged for TT tie usual rdtes-Sl 60 Per
square for the first three Insertions, and twenty'ce
cent? for each subsequent issue. -
RE above rates srtN be strictly adhered 70. the
circulation of the VfNDfCA TOR, * one Of the Tar
oe~f ia the State and heHce Of the best adcerts-
,ag medinas. ,
rs JOB WORK. Of al! descriptions promptly
,I.Y M
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-15
Es. 81 ROBERTSON.

sTfUKNEf AT LAW, CONVICTION, VA
MILL. practice iftlsc Courtyard CREST Court
w Of Bath, Alleglranr, Focanontas, Highlan nd
and Augusta.
Tohis old ciientsin Augusta, he would saw tina
he viii always be in attendance upon tie COUNTY
and UNErEDSTArEs Courts HOLDEN AT STANTON.
May 3, lSoG-Town papers copy
PLASTER.
T Az now receiving large stock of BUMP
L PLASTER, which VIZ be SOLD at the market
scxandria GROUND PLASTER. Call at the
Freight Depot. W. A. BURKE.
Stanton, jan 2, 1861.
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-03-11
s.eamr a. Nicholas.

This boat, which was advertised to visit our
waters during the present week, has not AZ
rived up 10 present writing. The severity oi
weather &c pFeseat and the large quantity OI
ice said to be fioasshg m the Chesapeake &C
count satisfactorily for her detention. In this
connection, We append the amendment, offered
by Mr. Miles in the Senate. 70 the resolution.
in relation 10 the State Wharf in Balsimcre:
"a That Cspl. John 0nys of the steamer St
Mich olas. whilst sngaged IN conveying tolsaceG
from the Potomac river, and ids tributaries, and
other boats Of thIs State engaged in conveying
tobacco, shall have the same nghsa and priv
ieges as those heretofore enjoyed by the steam
boats rsfnHing fronl the Patuxent river, provided
that nothing herein contained shall be comstgu
"a 20 in.erfere with the present rights snt
privileges of Massn L, Theodore. George w
and Gesiavns Ween1s.Y
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-03-11
Landing cf the Pilgrims

p. The Hon. James A. Pearce has been select
ed as orator at the proposed celebration of the
Landing Of the Pilgrims Of Maryland in May
next, and s. Teackle Wallis has been nanel as
alternate. The poem Of the occasion will be
delivered by George II. Miles, Of Baltimore
OF the preparations now being made in Balti-
more for the celebration, wa find the following
notice in the Republican:
I" The anniversary of the landing Of the Til.
grims of Maryland will be celebrated during the
present year IN the most imposing and appro-
pirate manner, judging from the preparations in
progress 10 our Own city aud other portions oi
the State. One nigh: during the present week
according 10 previeus announcement, the sKnem-
bers Of the CAthOilc institute met in. ,heif hall
for the purpose OF taking action in regard to the
celebration of the great anniversary.
This resolution was eioquenily seconded by
i. Parkin Scott, Esq, in q short appropriate
address, afier which the resolution Of Mr.. knOti
was agreed TO unanimously and the chair &C.
c0rdingiy appointed Messrs. A. Leo KHoit, T.
PaTkin Scot. JOhn p. Boyle, John J. StaylOr,
and l.. j. TOrInay, q committee Of conference ON
Uenaif Of the Institate. On motion committee
was also appointed TO draft resolutions exnEes.
sIve of the sentiments nod views OF tlse institute
IN reference to the celebration OF the anniversary
he character aud importance Of the event
was .siladed % in fercible and appropriate terms
by "A. Lao Knott, Esq, who also urged the
patrlo;lc obligation resting upon Marylanders
and Balrmoreans To give fitting assertion ot
their faith in the claim Of our good old State to
have been the first 20 raise the banner Of religious
liSerty, by takhg lesding part M the projected
eele5ratisn. The speaker concluded by offering
. Resolution that eommittee Of FIVE be appointed
ny tl'e chair To confer with other assocIaiions
upon the subject"
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-03-11
The Daily Exchange.

. wetAve received several copies Of this new
: daily, philishssI ,by Nessrs. Charles. G. Ken
and ThogsH ", Hall. Jrs Baltimore. Il is
beautifully printed, presents quite business
IKE appearance, and Is edited with great tact
and ability. IN tone, il i independent, though
ir IS i.or sllseat g s1fsan It's eaIt0riais, that
Is sy,npathics are viii, the Democratic party.
; Il x not, however, partiza Journal, but dis
,es,zses, ON the contrary, the great questions Of
= Che dayswdEh ths freedom and impar1iality Of
ssus indspendepce. taking issue On the intfhlsi
merits rather than the p=rtizan policy Of lead
= ing public measures. We regard the "Ex-
change" NJ valuable addition to the number o!
= our daily cOtesnposaSies, 20 none Of which dOes
il yield thu palm Of excellence in the great and
! ssrvaluabis charactsristics Of modern Journalism.
; Specimen ccpies Of the paper may Dc seSn ~
cur Olies. t5g5 '1a.sf'a ;i's'''l ..ls,. ,'a..
y. 4 - II 49, .s4f
St. Mary's beacon., 1858-03-11

eIlence. What has caused the wonderful inl-
provsment in stock, machinery, agriculture and
pomolegy within the last few years, bst the
spirit Of emuIous competition 80 zeal Susly frs-
t:red by the varioss seietiss thxJush0az slse
country? =
TEat there are some ol,sctions ana abuses 20
he urae1 against azricsltssrM soeir<iess : not
Surprising. fsr where Is tlse sod thing that Is
not abused and we all know that the absise
OF q tlsiDg Is no argument agiiflsl iis stse---
With tie experience of others as = guide, we
may si,sn saGne oF TIE esrogs info which. tsley
have Ealle,, and build our saknc IN coineidesie
with our own notions of design, and che fitness
of the means to the end.
In the necessarily de<ultory manner lconse-
qucnt upon the attempt TO cOndense IN nasty
sketch a vOIuminous subjectl in which have
pennel these remarks, have osIiy been able
to present some Of the main p,ints without ex-
pat.a.ing thereon, as my space forbids a Iongsl
dissertations. Nv Object has been meFely to IN
tgoduce the subject and leave its tIaburatlon
in abler hands than mine, h.4ing % have
touched responsive chord i'm the mind of s.sIne
adniirer Of the Interesting science Of agricui-
ture. - @
would not he underst ,od, in my allusion
% yOuf correspondent, AocHS Fv5si % a's. -"
ing % eondemn Jockey Clubs in tOto. They
are very god in their place, useful to preserve
and increase o noble breed of horses. but re-
gard them rs entirely subordinate 70 the great
question of agricultural prUsress and not al
rccsly connected With it, inasmuch rs the blood
ed hosse Is not the one best sdapted fos The
farm, and therefore not specially fecommcndet
10 our fostering care. If"Young Fogy' would
d;recA his affs,tioD 4 kls., ShrnavYk ~ n,
Agricultural Society i'm che county, he woult
find larger and nobler Geld for the exercis'
of his energy and zeal. in The cultivatioR Of it
teeming soil, and IN reaping q rich harvest o
spplause from his fellow -countymen, includin:
him the burden Of whose song is
PRocREss.