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The Exhibition at tho Male Academy.


We had the pleasure on last Saturday Of at.
tending the Exhibition Of the Male Academy,
now under the charge of Mr.. w. II. White of
our Nillngr. AS Mr.. White had determined to
defer his cXapmation, The Students, concluded
to signaliZc the close Of the Session by m en-
aibtion in the way of acting Dialogues &C.. &c;
and which whilst it should contribute to the
general enjoyment would perhaps rival the
literary demonstration Of the prcvious, even.
ing at the Female Academy. The idea was in
contemplation only for week previous. but
by active excrtions, the parties succeeded in
mastering their parts anI presenting n very
attractive programme for the Even ing.
Upon our arrival we found quite large par
ty assembled. Without We're the handsome
equipages from the Village, and W ithn the
many bright beaming faces awaiting the com
ncncemcnt of,hc exercises. whilst the sweet
notes of the Violin kept cxpectat ion alive. The
weather was warm and the room crowded, but
with the large windows and the stray zephyrs,
we maintained something of circulation.
The Stage was provided with n set of hand
some curtains, but they were rather transpa-
rent, with July sun in the back ground. aud
revealed more than they concealed. The "grccn
room was dazzling bright. and behind the
scenes was very like being upon the boards.
This however wns n small matter rs the cos
tunes We're quite simple and did not require
many material changes.
Now followed the interesting performances
Of the evening; first nh amusing colloquy be-
tween two learned sarans then some interest
ing passages from the "Viagc Lawyer" and
then the play of "l'yramus Thisbe,' with the
we'll know" "hnructcs. Snug, Ounce, Bottom,
and others. The Dialogues were well acted
and if t" keep alive the the attention of an au.
dence and anluse them exceedingly, he the
best test of merit, then were the young men en-
titled to the highest credit The performances
closed will, burlesque upon The crtravagan=as
of American cloqucnce in the shnpe Of speech
from Mr.. Snccz-back. Il candidate for Con yress
which was well delivered and amused the au.
dicnce very much.
The success of The performances, we trust
will induce the young men to favor us with
another demonstration Of the same kind
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The John,on rsmala jUnfv1elflssl,,vs "

The Johnion Fsmala Unfvsfsisy. ~ ~
s. The Asdorsss Gaistto says sthags .shSsi seomt
mSnoernent at this iussitution will be held das,
riagaas la4t tswssk ial Ii is month. The Grad,
uating Glass will be examined on the y, and
2stb. A concert will Be given on. the evening
of the 2sth. The exercises Of Commencement
Day viii tske piecs Oh Oh Tha,sdsys. thsf 10Th.
Hos. U D.iAlish, ii fBar4htxs viadsifvss lie
Annual Address. .S-rftsasri s'Is.tlIG;
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WI A IL Il ETS.

COl.UBIA.-July 81, 1858. The cotton mar
kct was at "a stand, yesterday. and therefore
we can only quote nomical 81 a l2t cents ex.
trcmes.
lARLESTON.-Jnly 10. Cotton the mar
ket to-day may be said to have been brought
to stand, rs the sales were limited to "a bales.
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Acknowledgements

We take this method Of returning our Sin
crrc thanks to the many kind friends whose
timely aid enabled us to rescue much Of our
property and goods from the caamtous fire of
the 18th inst. But for that aid many of us
must necessarily have suffered to far greater
extent than We did.
); d. Il. j. White, j. W. W. Marshall,
II. = Kerr. NJ. Israel t. Brussell,
Jordan a. Mcl.anchlin, ". Il. Owen,
,'r"y IL Robertson, johnson Ramcy,
Jas: y: Allen, Jane l.. Allen,
Dranch, Allen Il Co., +. 5. Rutledge.
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Periodicals.,

We have received the August numbers of
fodeys La,iys Book, and -4rthurs Home .jlao
"z'"e' with their usual literary and pictorial at.
fractions We need scarcely commend them,
to the attention of our lady readers.
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lCUMMuNICArEn.l

| MR. EDITOR: l observed in your last paper
communication from MIR. CreswelI, Chairman
Of the Committee of Arrangements at New
Market, OIL Sd of July, INST. Were it not for
the singulurty Of its caption. I would not infer
from the article that it required any special no.
tice from me-. But / am at a loss TO perceive
why have been singled out by the caption, and
attention directed to myself, in two papers of the
District, because "persons living at a dis tance
have censured the action of the Committee: :,
more especially as l plead "not guilty" to any
complaint or cause Of action between the worthy
Committee and myself TO prevent incorrect in
ferences in this particular is the purpose of this
communication. =,
The Chairlnan's communication-to the snb-
stance of which take exception-and n few
statements from myself will make the mutter
easily understood. I"readily" accepted the
invitation to speak, which was extended to Inc
without restriction as to subject In fact, went
to New Market for the express purpose of rem.
dering reason for my vote for relieving the
Banks from the penalty incurred by suspension
Of specie payments Soon after this Invitation
was given, learned it would not be acceptable
to all present that should address the assembly
on this question, as the Chairman states ION
such an occasion; )" that is, discussion Of such
question was not proper for tho dny. l could
not for moment think of converting a civility
to myself into occasIon of disrespect to others
and whilst such objections existed, felt it would
be an improperly TO speak. AS the hour OF ole
ven approached, it occurred to mo as awkward
and embarrassing to state from the stand nv
reasons for not complying with the invitation
had accepted. Respect for the Committee sug.
gested the course of not appearing on the stand
at all. This required al application to the Com.
mttee. spoke to the Chairman when "near
the table," opprsed him that though much de :
sired TO explain my vote. where had understood
It was censurcd" yet could no: think of speak.
ing whilst the objections referred to were inter
posed; and asked 70 be excused. The result
has been stated by the Chairman, for which |
respectfully returned him my thanks.
Ny impression was at the time, and now il
that tae whole, Transaction Is better known to
others present than to me. z Without referripp
to"persons living at 4 dis,snee,n,I am willing
to abide the Judgment Of ttess milo we're present
the spectators and eye;wi,nesses at Now Mar.
ket ,on5ihe Sd July, inst -, J.
ask leave TO reeiprocate;th kind expression 8
Of the Chairman, and to assure him Of nv hia,
regard. 'ts 'esi'' a9s{ Q = r. s. }''Da's.
t.''sgi.t.'js@' t'i,'< THOMAS THOMSON.
s.}t 81 sT.tsfYsTElr-r-@k<>sS 90, i. ~
HkALrn OF NV OnaxAss.--It Il hssbest pretty
extensively cfrcalatsd shat th ., usual prevail
ING sPiden 10 :bss ppearsdsiaj New, :0rlsaus,
s.sts shs .a IS As sinks !.
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Acknowledgement.

Messrs. r. II. Wardlaw d Son request us to
return their grateful thanks TO the citizens
generally. for their prompt and kind assistance
on the occasion of the late fire.
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Advertisements

We direct attention to the Advertisements,
"t +. j. Taylor; Mcssrs Gown. and McAllistcr
OF Mt. Carmel; =; DR.. 9. 7. Sheldon; the G. & c.
la ilroad Company; the ShcrifTs Sales &c.
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Judge Wardlaw and the Charleston Bar

Judge Wardlaw and the Charleston Bar.
Ills Honor Judge Wardlaw. we see has re-.
ccived the compliment Of public dinner ten
dered to him by the Bar of Charleston. os n
mark of their appreciation for his services rem
dered during the proiractcd session of the
Court which has just closed. Tho engage
ments of the Judge compelled him to dec line
the honor. The Courier makes tho following
complimentary notice of his arduous laLors du.
ring the term:
His Honor, Judge Warllaw presided during
the entire term. with his wonted ability and
assiduitv, and with that patience and courtesy
which made the professional intercourse he.
tween the Bar and the Bench as pleasant as it
was profitable. In addition to his labns. du
ring the term just closed. the Bar and the com.
mnnity are under great obligation to his Hon
or, for kindly holding two weeks of the regu-
lar April Term, and two weeks of an extra or
prolonged term, in relief of his Honor Judge
Withcrs. who was suffering under a severe do.
mestic affection and bereavement; making
Judge Wardaw's consecutive service eight
weeks in nll-inyolving nm extent and duration
ofiabor, equally trying to the physical and in.
tellectual man. We know that the. Bar fully,
appreciate the service regular andS volunteer,
of his Honor, and would be pleased to mark
their sense of it by some phblic testimonial.
We wish him pleasant summer'o recreation
after lis t0ilsome course of judicial duty
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W HISK ERAN D0.0
q. Il G. H. IL. Company,
Notice to Shinpara,

THE South Carolina Rail Road Company
Il requires that every article shipped Dyer
their Road, must have the deslination plSfniy
marked upon It. - ~.
Should this be neglected by those shipping
articles over this Rosd, intended for tie SS. g.
R. R.sueh articles vii Be marked ss by the
charged 70 the shipper By order ~ j., ,+.ss.
g. July 90 1858. -. Ia 80. Stf5
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CONSIGN EES.
The following persons have freight in tn

The following persons have freight in the
Depot at Abbcville: -
It J White, Fl Cabell, W Crawfor
NJ Callum, W Wiles, W & Kennedy, Gen
NJ Smith, Jordan & MCLAUGHLIN, HW Law.
son, Barnes, f Noble. w Jones, A C. Has
kcll, Cowan Britt. j Brownlee, Mrs X Tilman.
John Enright, j McBryde, w L Calhoun. Cobb
Hunter 4 Co. ii 5 Kerr, Col f Marshall, r
II Wardlaw & Son, d Chalmers, q S Cason,
W n Hughey.
D. r. SONDLEY Ao,t
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sSs The numerous friends of WESLEY A.
BLACK ESD, respectfully announce him rs
Candidate for Tax Collector at the next elec.
ton.
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Death of Gen. Quitma an.

| Lie Telegraph a few days since announced
the sad Intelligence Of the death of Gen. John
A. 0nitman Of Mississippi, ut his residence near
Matches, on the l7th inst, from an attack fol-.
| lowing chronic state Of i'll health From his
connection, with the Palmetto Regiment, he
had acquired a strong hold upon the affections
OF the State, and his loss will be- greatly de-.
plored.
Two months ago, says the Guardian, he was
among us the honored guest Of the Palmetto
Regiment, and it seems ns if but yesterday,
thas we saw the eye of the gallant old hero
glisten as the remnant of that chivalrous band
uncovered and lowered their war worn stan.
dards. to receive him into tIicir line. To ench
and all of them the news We announce. this
morning will como like the startling inteligenc
of the death of q dear friend. ,ss
"A few members of the Regiment here with
some of our citizens, had our national colors
raised at half mast, and tho tollng Of our city
bel; as we write this paragraph announces to
the community that another great man has fol
len. We can but poorly afford to Hose such
men as Quitman from Southern Councils at such
period as this. ~ l.s '-f s "a
RENOVATION OF MoUSr VEasos The Newark
Daily Advertiser says THE ladies Of the
Monnt Vernon s,Assiociation have solicited the
services OF Mr.. Geo. c. Thorburn to take charge
OF Mount Kernop. Isis intended 70 raise a
rest Of which will be Appropriated toward,
beautifing the place from to dfne, The cSlia-
ton of rare aud beautiful trees. :fawara 5sasa.
and cuttings ofWhieh Of wtdeh VI sbe distri.
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Viaansi2 EiaE N .4 South Side
Danocrst Hafns that lasi ID ma ki6g % ss-
cure q line ofstsamers 70 run direct FROM CITY
Point. Va, to n. z. sfad ssasasfafa
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Examination and Exhibition at the Fe-
male Academy.

We arc indebted to the rcn of esteemed
ircnd-a competent critic-for the following
notice Of the Examination and Exhibition Mt
the Female Academy. So great was the throng
at the Academy at MI sht, that we failed to get
an eli"ihl" seat. and hence gladly avail our
selves of his assstance.-The examination was
very satisfactory and the exercises generally,
We're highly interesting, and rejecting great
credit upon Mr.. Watson and his pupils -
I'VE had the pleasure on Friday last, Of at
tending an examination of the pupils Of the
Female Academy in this place under the con
troll of Mr.. a. 7. Watson. The young ladies'
acquitted themselves to the satisfaction of cvc.
ry one present and cvinccl after n somewhat
protracch and rigid examination in Grammar.
History, Arithmetic and Algebra that they had
been faithfully and successfully taught
At candle light the exercises were resumed,
and number Of well written compositions,
read by the young Ladies, after which several
entertaining dialogues were acted to the amuse-
ment of the large audience in nit enhance. Pri
zes, consisting Of handsome gift books, were
awarded by DR.. j. j. Warllaw, in behalf of the
Principal to Miss Pauline Wilson, Miss V. Muir.
Gibson, Miss $. Miller, Miss J. Thomson. Mas
ters ". Mcdonald and D. Williams, in the Or
der in which their names are mentioned. A
part of the Jones family were in attendance
aud delighted the audience with their concord
ofsweet sounds.
We think that the patrons of the school
should congratulate themselves upon having
MS an Instructor of their daughters, gentle.
man so competent rs Mr.. Watson has shown
himself to he in their examination. We trust
greater efforts will he made hereafter to build
up the school and retain him long in our
midst" a LOOEER ON
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
DR.. WALTON'S
A Ar e RTCA N PILL I

"A M II IL 4 u Il ~ Il L IL IL y.
Toy TO THE AFFLICTED. YOUNG AMER
- ICA VICTORIOUS !-One small box of Pills
cures ninety-nine cases out of a hundred. No Bal
sam, no Mercury, no odor on the BREATH no fear Of
detection. Two small pills dose; tasteless and
harmless water. Full directions are given, so
that The patient can himself as certain with
the advice of the most experienced surgeon, and
much better than with the advice Of one of little
experience in this class of disease.
SENT BY MAIL TO ANY PART OF TUE
country by enclosing one dollar to Da. d. G.. Wal
ton, No. I54 North Seventh st. below Race, Phila
delphia. A liberal discount to the trade. None
genuine without the mritten signature of ID. u.
Walton, Proprietor.
Dr.. WIS treatment for Self-abuse, Weakness,
&C., is entirely different from the usual course
DR.. w. has cured hundreds who have tried others
without benefit. TIE treatment is as cereain to
cure as the sun is to rise. Enclose stamp, and
address Dr. W. as above. giving full history Of
your case. and you will bless the day you made the
effort to secure what is certsin--A RADICAL
CURE
JAM 80, lS5S.-1y.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
N EW FIRM.

TINE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to bis
Il friends and the public generally for their for
mer patronage, and informs them that he is now
In receipt and opening at his business stand new
STOCK or FALL AND WINTER GOODS
Shawls of all kinds, black and fancy Silks, EN-.
broderies, Millinery Goods, Trimmings, Head
Dresses, new styles Of Velvet and Cloth Cloaks
and Busters, Kid Gloves, Hoop Skirts, (watcf
spring,) Lace Goods. Shetland Wool; also, fine
selection of French Cloth, Cassimeres and Vestings
Linseys, Flannels, Ginghams brown and bleached
Cottons, in short, every thing usually kept in g
Dry Goods Store.
Having bought most ofmy Goods at Philadelphia
Auction Houses for cash, and no partner to divide
profits, can offer great inducements to purchasers
gg~ An early call is solicited.
SIMON II. HILB,
Oct. 16, 1858. Opposite the Va. Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-12-18
500 Prizes amounting to $4,000
Whole Tickets $lO--Halves 5--Qu'rs2,5 SO
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.


The Numbers from to $4,000, corresponding
with those Number on the tickets printed on sepa-
rate slips of paper, are encircled with small tin
tubes and placed in one Wheel.
The first 457 Prizes similarly printed and eucir-
cled, are placed in another wheel.
The wheel is then revolved, and number is
drawn from the wheel of Numbers, aud at the same
time Prize is drawn from the other wheel. The
Number and Prize drawn out are opened and ex-
hibited to the audience and registered by the Com
missioner the Prize being placed against the Num-
Der drawn. The operation is repeated until all the
prizes are drawn out.
AppRox1MArISa PR1zEs-The two preceding and
the two succeeding Numbers to those drawing the
first Z Prizes will be entitled to the 20 Approxma-
ting Prizes. For example: il Ticket No 1250l
draws the $4,000 Prize. those Tickets numbered
1124S, 11249 1921, 1882, will each be entitled to
$500. If Ticket No. $50 draws the $50, 900 PRICE,
Tickets numbered 54S, $40, 55l, $50, will each be
entitled to $500, and SO on according to the above
scheme.
The 900 Prizes of $40 will be determined by the
last figure of the number that draws the $50, 900
Prize. For example if the number drawing the
$780, 900 Prize ends with No. l. then all the Tickets,
where the Number ends in l. will be entitled to $50.
If the N lumber ends with No. 2, then all the Tick
cts where the Number ends in will be entitled to
$50, and so on to 0.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the follow
ing rates which is the risk:
Certificate of Package 10 Whole Tickets $50
do. do. 10 Half do 40
do. do. 10 Quarter do 20
do. do. 10 Eighth do 10
In Ordering Tickets or Certificates.
Enclose the money to our address for the Tickets
ordered. receipt of which they WILDE forwarded
by first mail. Purchasers can have tickets ending
in any figure they may designate.
The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes Will be
sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
Purchasers will please write theirsignatures plain
and give their Poss Office, County and State.
Remember that every prizeis drawn and payable
in full without deduction.
All prizes of 81 200 and under, paid Immediately
after the drawing prizes at the usual time Of
thirty days.
Ali OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES confidential.
Address Orders for Tickets or Certfcatesto
S. SWAN & CO., augusta, Ga.
list of the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel, with the amount of the prize that each
one is entitled to, will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers :-Ne'0 Orleans
Delta, Noble Register, Charleston Standard, Nash
vile Gazette, Atlanta MteUigencer, Ne,o York Week.
ly Day Book, Savonnah Morning Nevs. and Rich
mond Dispatch, and Ne,o York Dispatch.
November q, I858.-tc
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REgTAURhNT.

THE undersigned begs leave to inform his friends
Il and the public, that he is prepared to open his
Restaurant,
AT HIS OLD STAND,
rs NEXT Door TO 1HE AMERICAN HOTEL, ~gs@
Where he will be always found, ready to wait on
his guests, and in consideration of the times his
charges will be moderate, which are as follows:
MEALS, % Cts.
SNAKS, IL IL Cts.
BEDS, Is Cts.
Also, all kinds of LIQUORS at his Bar, 6 IA cts.
Blackberry Brandy Westmoreland do
Ginger do Old Wheat do
Strawberry do Old Rye do
Lavender do Oziger do
Pale do Peter Engleman do
Henessey French do D. +. Clammer do
Cherry do Star xxx Whiskey
London dock do Old Monongahela do
Bourbon Whiskey Old Xxx do
Also, Liquors of different kinds, too numerous to
mention, which will be sold at low prices.
The subscriber keeps on hand "a good assortment
Of ROCERIES, of all kinds, which he is prepared
to sell as low as they can be sold in Staunton.
JOHN O'HARE:
C+orn+or 1g+h 1879
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ERVERCOMB'S PREMIUM PLOUGIIS.

I would respectfully call the attention Of Farmers
y to my pioughs, which am now manufacturing
at Churchville.
lst. The Improved Two and Three-Horse Rev
ercomb Self sharpening Patent Plough.
End. The Improved Livingston, known as the
Virginia Plough.
Bird. The Self-sharpenins Double Shovel.
The above-named Ploughs are deemed superior to
any ever used in this county by those who have trl
ed them.
Below | append the Certificates Of sucn gentle
men as have tried them; they can speak for them
selves.
own interest, would do we'll to examine my Ploughs.
would respectfully refer to Mr.. A. J. CARRIER, at
Staunton,, and to all who have examined or used
the P]oughs: will keep supply on hand at "A.
J. CARRIERS Foundry.
JAMES BARKLEY.
Churchyile. Aurusto ~ Va
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ANEW ARRANGEMENT
NTHE SOUTH" and sTHE STATESS

TO BE CONSOLIDATED.
An arrangement has been concluded between
Il. A. Pryor, editor of the Richmond South, and
the proprietor of the Washington States, by which
into paper, to be published in Washington city,
In enlarged form, and to be under the editorial
control of Mr.. PRYoR.
The payer riU be the organ ofno person cliqse,
but devoted to the general interest of the Democratic
party,in accordance cith the principles of States
Right Democracy.
Mr.. PRYoR will undertake the editorial control
of the paper between the Goth of this month and
the LIST of December.
It will be continued under the name OF e'THE
STATES" and published on the following terms .
DA1LYs
One copy per year SO 90
Two copies per year 10 90
One copy per year 500
One copy per year 800
Five copies to club 8 90
Ten copies to club Is 90
Twenty copies sent to one address 20 90
SESSION PAPER
As the proceedings Of the coming Congress will
be of great interest to the whole country, The
States will keep its readers fully advised upon all
subjects which may be discussed by that body.
The price of subscription for the session will be
as follows:
Daily-One copy So 90
Two copies 90
Semi weekly-One copy 90
Four copies to club 100
Weekly-Onr copy so
&c Five copies to club 8 90
Seventeen copies to one address 8 90
10 Postmasters who will forward us club Of
subscribers to our Weekly for one year at tho club
prices, will be entitled to copy Of the Weekly
States for one year.
Mg~AI letters in relation to the new arrange
ment, should be addressed to Pryor 4 HESS,
Washington, d. G.
Dec. 4, 1858