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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

ANTICIPATED SIcKNEss.-Great apprehen-
sions are felt in the Southern States that the
coming Summer win be a very sickly one,
and that the dreadful seourge of yellow fever,
from which the South was so unusually ex-
empt last season, will return this year with
greater violence than ever. The fear is based
uponthe factthat the long continued freshets,
at this particular time, are likely to breed
febrile diseases. Nearly one-fourth of the
land on the Mississippi from Vicksburg down
to the mouth of that river, has been overflow
ed for many weeks, and all the swamps, bay
Gus and lagoons at the South are gorged with
stagnant water. In the interior of Mississip-
pi, Alabama and Georgia, the freshets have
J been unprecedented.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

STATE EDUCATIONAL Assoc1ATIoN.-The
Town of Statesville has been selected as the
place for holding the next meeting of the
State Educational Association. The time is
szed by the Constitution for the LIST We'd
nesday in July. We will publish the notice
of the Committee next week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

~ We thank our excellent friend for his
weIl-written Story-"ETla Vane"-in this
paper and earnestly hope his literary pur-
suits viii not prevent us having the pleasure
of hearing from him ofteh. His graceful pen
ought not to lie idle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

RANDOLPH MACON CoLLEGE.-The COM
mencement at this institution will take place
on the 23d of June next. Bishop Pierce, of
Ga, will deliver the address before the Lit
erary Society, and Rev. John c. Cranberry,
of Va, that before the Alumni. Eleven stu
dents will receive the degree of Bachelor OF
Arts.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26

The NEWS FRoM UTAH.-There is no longer
reason to question the general correctness of
the late Geographic Jews from Fort Leaven-
worth, in relation to Brigham Young and
his myrmidons. It is true that Governor
Cummings entered Salt Lake city by special
invitation from the Mormon high priest, and
that numbers of the saints had taken their
departure for more congenial quarters. Brig
ham himself is reported to have decamped.
and the place exhibited every Indication Of
contemplated desertion. The intelligence is
everywhere regarded as favorable to the speedy
settlement of the Utah difficulty. The Nor
mons have evidently become impressed with
a proper sense Of the folly of attempting tC
set the laws OF the United States at defiance
and are determined to seek other regions
where they may pursue their abomination:
without molestation.
z. S-Letter writers from Washington
say the Utah news is now almost, if not en-
tirely, discredited here. Not only has tht
Government received no information, but
comparison of the date shows that the Mes
senger of the Government started twenty
eight days before the pretended messengel
with the late news, and yet the latter arriVeG
within four days after the former,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26


Tor extravagant, gaMGy, fashionable attire
If men had no eyes, we are half way inclined
to think, four dresses a year would answer
quite as well as twenty,-one bonnet costing
50, would do quite as well as four, costing
80 to $4O,-and crinolines and hoops would
go a begging. Now, ifthis be Off fashion
holds its sway over the feminine sex, because
there is such a thing in the world as the mas
culine gender, then we can possibly fix a
standard, as to how far it should rule the wo-
men. But we must be cautious. We do not
wish to invade the rights of others, nor would
we go an inch in this or any other matter,
beyond our editorial responsibility. Let then
the standard be fixed at the point which
would meet the views of men,-men of sense
men of taste--of prudence, of frugality.-
Women ought never aim to please a b~rainless
soaplock or a spendthrift such creatures,
sensible women wouldn't catch if they could.
They may do possibly to practice onto firt
with but no girlthat has a spark of intellect,
) or a soul that is a soul, has a heart and hand
for a mere puppet. Most of our acquaintance
among the fair sex, and we have a large list,
, are women of the true stamp, we think. And
we would give something handsome if we
knew they were all such as we read of the
= other day. 1t is said that a lady, who min
! giles in the higher classes, as they are called
. in Washington City, was complimented yer.
# highly some evenings since, by a gentleman
ofrefined taste, for the n~eatness and eleganc
of her dress. She replied, II q gratJfe
# that my dress pzeases you, 1T only cost sere
dollars, and | MADE EVERY STITCH OF IT MY
SELF"
q 1t strikes US, that was a man of sense, an
the lady was worth having these hard time
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-05-26
emperance. Literature and News of the Dav
Female ~Dress-Fashion.

How imperious is fashion in her demands
upon all classes, sexes and conditions. She
assumes absolute dominion over the time.
talents, purses and affections of multitudes
We wink at its claim upon the female sex to
some extent, but a fashionable man is a strut.
a bore, a BOBBY. How far shall we limit its
demands upon woman? Many of the fair
sex are said, to prefer 'sbeing out of the
world than out of the fashion, We doubt
that. They bow to fashion because they are
IN the world. When about to leave it. few
care for the fashion of it. Nor do they love
fashion or worship her, for fashions sake
no, nor for. their own sake's, strictly. We
would premise, that we have an
BILE love for the fair sex,-we have given
substantial proof of this,-we would not be
smut up IN prison or in a monastery, where
we could not see them and admire them. for
two or three such little planets as the one we
ilve on. We are therefore very chary, when
any thing is about to slip from our pen, that
would disturb them. But at the risk of get.
ting a little cGudling or a pulled nose, we
must say, that we are strongly inclined to
imagine, not to say we believe it, that ifthere
were no u being in the world as the crea-
ture that has two eyes, whom we call man.
the ladies would no care a fig for fashion, or
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
PROPOSALS FOR SHAFTS.
T. S. CAPITOL EXTENSION AND WAsBINGro

| U. S. CAPITOL EXTENSION AND WASHINGTON \
AoUEDuCT OFFICE.
Washington, September 30th, 1858. !
GsEALED PROPOSALS will proposals will be re-
10 ceved at this office until the fourth day OF d e.
cernber next, at noon, for furnishing, on the
grounds of the Extension Of the Capitol, one hun.
bred Shafts Tor the columns OF the exterior porti
cos OF that building. t&f NJ 4H t
The dimensions are as 1ClloWs: 5
One hundred shafts, including the upper torns OF
the base; each shaft to be TWENTY-FIVE feet two
and one eighth inches in height from the bottom
of said torus to the top OF the upper astragal.
The diameter OF the torus or bottom piece OF
shaft to be three feet and ve-eiohth inches
the diameter of the shaft above the base to be
three feet, and at the neck below the capital two
feet six and eigth inches; and the diameter of
eighths inches These are the nett dimensions of
the work when finished. ID
All the blocks to be seabbed round to dmen-
sions, and to be free from all defects which would
make blemishes in the finished columns.
The above shafts to be Of white American mar
ble slmilarin color, grain and composition to that
used in the exterior. of the Capitol Extension,
which comes from near Lee, Massachusetts.
Every proposal should be accompanied by block
at least one cubic foot in size, specimen of the
marble offered. This specimen will be submitted
to proper chemical and mechanical tests before be-
ing accepted for the work.
The proposals should state the time within which
the marble will be delivered, and should be ac-
companed bv written guarantee, signed by one
or more responsible PERSONS to the effect that he
or they undertake that the bidder or bidders will
if his their bids be accepted, enter into an OBJ
securities, for the completion Of the work under
taken; said guarantee to be accompanied b., the
certificate Of the United States District Judge,
United States District Attorney, Navy Agent, or
some officer of the general government or individ-
ual known to the Engineer or Department of War,
that the guarantcrs able to make good their
guarantee. @r
The United States reserves the right to rejec.
any or all bids not deemed advantageous, and to
make arrangements for procuring the Bile.
Proposals will be received for furnishing the
shafts either in single blocks or in blocks Of not
less than four feet in length, and the nup1ber of
shafts offered in single blocks or pieces, respect
lively, should be stated.
Proposals viii be opened in this office at noon Of
the 4th December next, in the presence OF bidders
who may choose to be present.
By order Of Secretary of War.
M. C. MEIGS, Capt. Of Engineers,
In charge of U. S. Capitol Extension
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
FALL TRADE. 1855.
EIE9aHs'E'sE' 81 aeagsIyVEgY.
IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs OF
nay n10DC

No. II, PEARL STREET, RTcHMoND,, VIRGINIA.
OFFER for Sale to their friends and the trade
~ generally very large and varied stock ofSta-
pie and Fancy DRY GOODS, which are entirely
new and purchased on the most favorable terms, in
connection with their New York buyers. Messrs.
Bell, Pace, Lavinder Co., from the manufactu-
rers, at auction, and in part for cash. They feel
confident in asserting that they prepared to
offer to the trade better and cheaper stock than
they have done before. OF their own i,npor-
tation, they have Irish Linens. klpacas, Checked
and Swiss Muslins, White Cambrics, Prints, Blan-
kets, &C., &c. and in their stock every variety of
Ladies' Dress Goods, among when are:
Byadere, Plaid and Striped Valentias,
Robes Aquille, Robes de Valentine
Fancy Printed Cashmere Aierinos and Delaines,
Plain Coored de do d.
Fancy, Plain and Black Silks,
Shawls, Cloaks, Mantillas. de-
They also have Cloths, Cassimeres. Tweeds. valen-
tia, Silk and Velvet Nesting, and an unusually
heavy stock Of Negro Clothing, such as Sleeps
Gray Sstnets, Pulled Cloths, Twee Is, Kirseys,
Blankets, Linseys, &C., &c. They are sole agents
for the Staunton Pulled Cloths, Linseys, all of
which they offer to the trade on the most favorable
terms
Richmond. Sent. Is. 1853 --t2m
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
MAR Es HE'D,

sseEss 81 % +4a = ~
On the Goth inst, at Trinity Church, by
the Rev. Mr.. Latane, Mr.. A. F. KINNEt, Of
this place, to Miss. JEAN GAIT, formerly oil
Fluvanna county va. g
On the 18th inst, by Rev, Solomon Gar
Der, Mr.. Jotr HAWKINS to Miss SusANNAH
WAMPLEI, daughter of Mr.. David Wampler,
all of Augusta county.
At the residence Of Mr.. Samuel Carpen-
ter, on the 18th inst, by the Rev. J. W. F.
Graham, Mr.. JosEpH G.. HORN, of Augusta
county, to Miss LEAH A. DOUGLASS, of Bath
county. az s,l II !. T, 90. $50 r.
By the same, at the residence Of Mr..
Wesley Jackson, on Sunday, the 18th inst,
Mr.. SYLVESTER JACKSON, Of Braxton, Va,
to Miss DELILAH J. JACKSON, of Bath coun-
ty, Va u--s7,..7E e51ss ia = As x
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30

James Fl. Todd ,-Plaintiff,
=, AGAINST In the Circuit q, Court of Augusta,
VIM. Ramsey, S. B. Wallace g. als.,-Defendants.
NOTICE.,
MFR. S. B. WALLA CE,-Sir You are hereby
lvl notified, that on the 10th day of November,
1858, at the office of Niche, Skinner Niche, in
the town of Stanton, in the State of Virginia. be-
tween the hours of A. M. and p. NJ, will take
the dispositions of Ii. N. Hall and others to be read
in my behalf as evidence in a Chancery cause de-
pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta in which
am Plaintiff, and you VIM. RAMSEY and ais. are
Defendants; and if from any cause the taking OF
commenced should not be completed on that day,
the taking of the same will be adjourned from day
to day until completed.
Respectfully JAS. H. TODD,
Oct l6, 1858.-5t. By Counsel
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30

THE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks 10 his
4 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,
comprising Ladies' fancy and plain dress Goods,
Shaws of all kinds, black and fancy Silks, En-
broideries, Millinery Goods, Trimmings, Head
Dresses, new STYLES of Velvet and Cloth Cloaks,
and busters, Kid Gloves, Hoop Skirts, (watch
spring,) Lace Goods. Shetland Wool; also, a fine
selection Of French Cloth, Cassimeres and Vestings
Linseys, Flannels, Ginghams brown and bleached
Cottons, in short, every thing usually kept in a
Dry Goods Store
Having bought most of my Goods at Philadelphia
profits, offer great inducements to purchasers.
rs An early call is solicited
SIMON H. HILB,
oct. l6, 1858. Opposite the Va. HoJtl
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
GABRIEL. HIR SH,
EGO! We UGLY. zaE.7"!

no you not feel desire to have your fac sinizet
~ preserved for consolation to those of the same
sort who are coming after you, If so then 'secure
the shadow the subst ance fall How can you
do this is the question? There is only one way
and that is by going to ~
Burdett's Northern Sky-Light Gallery,
where he prepared to take the finest pictures of
every kind, such as AMBRorYpEs, DAGUERREoTYpEs
PHOTOGRAPHS, MELANEoTYpEs, PANoTYPEs, Hobo
TYPES, and all kinds of PICTURES. He keeps
constantly on hand the best Materials, and is al
ways ready to accommodate his friends, who favor
ed him at the old stand Of Rankin Il Co., and the
public generally. Call and examine specimens at
Riddlemoser's Old stand on Main Street, opposite
the indicator Office Don't forget to call.
gs-1nstructions given in the art at moderate
charge. -FtF94
j. II. BURDETT,
Burwell's Building, Main Street.
-SfannkGY1 Oct
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
GOLD, SILVER AND GIFTED WATCUEs.
> He also calls attention TO his stoeksof

- He also calls attention to his stocksof n
CLOCKS, JEWELRY,z SILVER AND PLATED
WARE, comprised in part of hefoowing
Gold, Fob, Vest and Guard Chains, Ladies' Chat
elain Chains, Gold, Cameo, Garnette ana Coral
Breast Pins and EARRINGS. Gold Bracelets, Lock
cts Finger Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Keys,
spoons and Forks, Pickle Knives and Forks, salt
and sugar Spoons, silver, Plated and steel Spccta-
cles. All OF the above enumerated articles are of
the best styles, the finest material and have been
selected with great care. Having adopted the
CASH SYSTEM, heis determined strictly to ad
here it, and is therefore able sell his goods at
such prices as cannot fail to be satisfactory.
~ REPAIRING done at short notice, and
WARRANTED II months. His place OF business
FLAG, ~ OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HO-
TEL, where he respectfully invites call from the
Public. g. G.. YEAKLE
Oct. 1e, 1858. Stanton. Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
FORM OF A GUARANTE.


To CAPT. M. G. MEIGs, U. S. Engineers.
We the undersigned, residents Of -------,
in the State Of - hereby, Jointly
and severally. covenant with the United States
and guaranty, in case the foregoing bid Of ----
-, be accepted, that he or they will, within
ten days after the acceptance of the said bid, exc
cute the contract for the same, with good and suf-
fcent suretes, to perform the work or furnish the
articles proposed, in conformity to the terms Of
the advertisement under which it was made. And
contract as aforesaid, we guaranty to make good
the difference between the offer by the said ---
-, and the next lowest bidder.
Alb.
I hereby certify that to the best Of my knowl-
edge and belief the above named guarantors are
good and sufficient. E. F.
Oct. 9-tdec4
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
Commissioners Sale.

DY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of u
~ gusta County, rendered at the June term, 1858,
shall proceed on the 10th day of November, 1858,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
IRACT or LAND, originally a portion of the
Lebanon Tract of Land on the Great Calf Pasture
heretofore sold to Geo. W. Swan and John W God,
and adjoining the lands Of P A. Heiskelr, Jr., &c.
There two small tenements on the tract.
Terms OF SALE Cash to pay costs and expenses of
sale. and balanced six twelve and eighteenmonths,
bonds with approved security tor the deferred pay
ments and the title retained ultimate, security.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Com'r.
Oct. 16 1S58.-tds.-Prs fee So
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30

IRoN CRY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE


PlrTsBrRGH Pa. CHARTEREp 1855.
900 Students attending January, 1858.
Now the largest and most thorough Commercial
School of the United States. Young men prepar-
ed for actual duties of the Counting Room. ~ r
}. T.. SMITH. A.. NJ, Prof of Book keeping and Sci
ence of Accounts. 'sg
A. L. DoUTHET, Teacher of Arithmetic and Com
merciai Calculation. #a
). A. HEYDRIcK and I. c. JENKINS, Teachers Of
t Bookkeeping. e
A. CONVEY and w. A. MfLtER, Proes Of Pentlar
ship. st Ff .&A Ef
SINGLE 4 DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK KEEPING.
AS used in every department of business
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC--RAPID BUSINESS WRfIINGc
77 DETECTING COUNTERFEIT MONEY o. = 8
MERCANTILE ESPONDENCE-COMMERCIAL Law
Are taught. and all other subjects necessary for the
success and thorough education of practical bu-
siness man. .G .H ssrf@t st'
-aasits~-afs I2 PREMIUMS.
Drawn all the premiums in Pittsburgh for the
past three years, also in Eastern and Western Cit
les, for best Writing, 3
NOT ENGRAVED WORK.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Students enter at any time1No vacatioh-Time un-
iimited-Review at Observation-Disclosures assisted in
obtaining Standardization for Fu Commercial
Course, $35,00-Average. time 8 to- II weeks
Board So so per week-Stationery, S6.O0-Entire
cost, $4,000 to $40. 90. t,..s
Ny~ Minister'S sons received at half price.
For rd--Circular-Specimens of Business and
Ornamental Writng--nclnse two stamps, and ad-
dress IF. W. JENKINS, Pittsbu. gh, Pa.
Oct. %, lS5S.-1y. t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
ShEEsss,e

In Staunton, at the residence of her SON,
Hon. A. HI. Ell. Stuart, on Saturday after
noon, the 23d inst, Mrs. ELEANOR STUART,
widow of the late Judge Archibald Stuart,
upwards of ninety years of age.s sss
On Monday morning, October 18th, at
the residence of her husband, in Highland
county, Va, Mrs. MARY D. L1enrNER.
wife of VIM. Lightner, Esq. e4
On the 18th ult., at his residence. in
Highland county, Va, Mr.. CHAs. L. KIN
cAID,, in the Sd year Of his age. i.* ~-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
F1aEE4 TRADE, 1858.
GEoRGEJ SUMNER.
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN.

IMPORTER AND DEALER -N
CHINA, GLASS AND EARTHEN WARE,
(No. 20 Pearl ST., Richmond, Va.,)
INVITES the attention of Merchants visiting this
~ market, to his stock, comprising as large and
well assorted variety OF Goods as can be found in
any house in this country.
All the latest shapes and patterns of CHINA,
WHITE GRANITE, Printed, Fancy and Common
ARE, IS of his own DIRECT fmporta-
ton; with every description of Plain, Moulded ar
Cut GLASSW ARE, from the best factories in this
country. Ar.st
BRITANNIA and PLATED GOODS, *f
FANCY CHINA, TOYS, &C., &C.,
The best quality of STONEWARE, at factory
prices. t S+
He will only say, that he is prepared to offer to
the merchants Of Virginia, North Carolina and Ten
nessee, inducements to purchase their goods in
acknowledged to any that may be offered in any
Northern city-and respectfully asks an examine
ton of his stock. ~E fN ~
~ Goods carefully packed and forwarded with
promptness. SA -
Richmond, Sept. rs, 1858.
GARDNER, CARLTON, & co.
REGULAR WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Boots, Shoes. Hats, Leather Trunks,
Paper, &C.,
TTA We in store the following goods, to which
u 4 they invite the attention of the Merchants of
Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and the trade
general, viz:
5000 Cases Boots and Shoes,
300 Gases Hats,
1900 Sides Sole Leather,
400 Dozen American and Fir ench Calf Skins,
100 Dozen Morocco and Sheep Lining Skins,
rs Bales Shoe Thread, all grades,
1000 Reams Wrapping Paper,
500 Reams Writing Paper,
l,750 Trunks. a
Also, 10000 pair Plantation Slices, of their own
manufacture, which are warranted to be the very
oest; This stock Of goods, the most extensive ever
in this market, being purchased almost exclusive
~ for cash, together with heavy purchases at auc
ton sales, enable us to sell at such prices as will
give entire satisfaction, an examination of our
stock will prove =
Richmond, Sept. Is, 1858. s
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30
Roane & Alby's Clothing House

UNDEH III V1KG1N1A HUTTI.
XNE in receipt of our FALL AND
pressly for this Market and would call the atten-
ton of our Customers, and the public generally,
to the same, we are prepared to furnish good
article at fair price. We are receiving new
goods every few days, by which means we keep the
latest styles. Also, fine assortment of GEN
TLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, together
with Shaws, Blankets, TRUNKS, all of which will
be sold CHEAP FOR CASH. All work guaran-
teed to be as represented. Goods ordered at the
shortest notice. Thankful for the very liberal
patronage we have met with, we hope by close at
tentlon to business to merit the same in future.
Oct. 16, 1858. (Spec copy.)
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-30

Woops HAIR Extraordinarily have never known
anyother medicine win as large a share of public
confidence IN so short shorta time as this has dones
1t has not been mrte than year since we frs t
heard ofit. and it noiv stands at the head Of ali
remedies of the kind. We have never used any Of
it ourselves, having had no occasion as our crown
of glory not only as yet retains its color, but gets
more so-but some Of oar friends have, and we
have never known it to fail ii restoringthe hair to
its original color. We advise SUCH as are becom
ing .pematurely gray, to give the Restorative. a
trial.-Ckestsr (IUinois) Herald.
Sold by all respectable Druggists.
Oct 80, 1858. A2w ~ Ia