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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

1t was a great drawback to have con
science under such circumstances "a great
er net tc have penny in ones pockets, for
in this country no one except an old stagcr
on the lookout for loot, carries a farthing
about him, and, as one Of the soldiers OBJ
acrvcd, ''tAesc here concerns only carries
on ready money transactions" He was an
experienced operator, that gentleman. II
a native soldier came in and walked off with
anything which he found in dark corner,
out pounced our friend upon him, rifle in
hand. "Leave that there, I tell you. I
put that there myself and there was some
thing in lis eye which explained his mean
ing 50 clearly that the article was at once
abandoned, and if found to be valuable was
retained if not, was ''m1de present df. =
C.ose to us was large boxes Of .iapanncd
work containing literally thousands q cups
atit. vessels Of Jade, Of crystal, of Chi
ia, which the soldiers we're sistlcssly throw
ing On tie ground and breaking then, to
atoms. Had the cheray made strong at
tack on us at that moment, not one half Of
our troops could have been collected to re-
pei it. And such were the scenes through
every court Of the many mansions Of the
KaiSerbagh.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
Pie NEost Glgansic Fraud On Record,

We have been reading quite volumin-
Gus report Of the committee appointed I'M
der the joint resolution to inquire into the
alleged bnibory and other corrupt acts COM
mitted by the Legislature Of Wisconsin, of
1856, in reference to the disposal of the
lands granted to that State in aid Of con-
structing railroads, as also to inquire into
the condition end affairs of the La Crosse
and Milwaukee Railroad Company and other
corporations implicated.
This is one Of the boldcst, most unblush-
ing and gigantic frauds we have ever heard
or read Of. 1t exposes Wholesale bribery
of the entire government of Wisconsin in
SO plain and urmstakcable manner, that
Governor; Senators and Assembly men arc
quoted at fixed prices, just Us our CONNER
clal editor would quote iour, wheat, corn,
beef; or any other marketable commodity
It is clearly established that tile Governor
Coles Basford-got $50 600; each Senator
who favored the nefarious sNiBdle ei0 ,Q09,
except . few active favorites, who we're Civ
en- $29 COG; aud some sixty Asscnblylnen
$4,000 each, barring u half dozen or more,
who obtained ten, twelve, and twenty thou
sand dollars apiece
Besides these were clerks. State officers
editors, lobby members and others similarly
bought. The parties who received these
brides, Governor, Senators, Asscmblymcn,
&c, are all named, the amount paid them
attached to each name, and .Eo facts iulu-
litably established under cath. The total
sum expended IL this gigantic scheme OF
bribery IS over eight hundred thousand dol
lars. The report shows net only stupcn-
dous fraud, but perjury on the part of wit
nesscs, who, when being called upon to tcs-
tify, swore 70 falsohoods in order to screen
themsclvcs-chief Almost these was Mr. Kill
bourn, President Of the La Crosse and Mil
wark;c Company.
We hare only time 10 aIlu,lc to this affair
to-day. It has no parallel in the annals Of
wholesale sWindino. -BH pfitrtt
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
NUNDEi, %.
g1BgISs', &pDiiation in, India,

4 correspondent thus W. itos to The Lon
don Daily News, regarding the manner in
which the English made themselves masters
Of the kingdom Of Dude;
| happened to be at CawnroFa in 1856.
when tho S4,nlation Of Dude was effected
from my position there, | was able to asccr-
tain the result on the native mind of that
act Of unexamplcd pcrii'Iy. They saw il
that act, AS they openly declared, the utter
uprooting Of IA Safeguards tor their own
property. They felt that the government
which, Ill defiance Of treaties in disregard
of past obligations, of its pligbtcd word,
could suddenly, and without previous notice,
seize upon and appropriate friendly state.
would not hesitate on the slightest prctcncc
nay, without any pretcnce whatever, to con-
scatc their own property and estates. They
felt that it was the act Of a robber, whose
right was but the right IF tie strong arm
Bat it was rot alone the spoliation of
Oedc that turned the hearts of all men
against US; it was the manner in which that
spollation was effected | can recolcct but
as yesterday, the unsettled state of She minds
Of men on the other side of the Gangcs, on
account Of the Trcvalcnt r,amor as to the as
scmblage of large camp. This state Of
alarm penetrated even into the palaces of
Lucknow. Inquiries were made. The grand
vizier went down to Captain Fletcher HAYES.
the assistant resident. and asked whether
there was any truth in the report that a large
camp was preparing against Dude. ''None at
all, was the answer; Il. is merely meas
urc of precaution against. Nepaul. When,
by this and other representations, the fears
alluded to had been Gained, troops were sud
Genly nasscd at Cawnpore, and were hur-
|rol across the Hanges; and it was not until
ut had been asccrtaincd that all opposition
was impossible, that notice was given to the
King of Dude, that his territories were ia
ken from him, and that lie had ceased tc
reign. So secret indeed, were the prcpa
ratlons, SO determined was the Indian GOV
eminent Of that day to give no warning, but
10 make Sudden and btlrglarous attempt
on the property of the King Of Dude, that
General Outram, who was the agent of that
government, would not give single order
IN writing the acquisitions for carriage, for
cattle, for tents, for supplies, VIC re all given
verbally, the officers of the several depart
ments being informed that several vouchers
tor all the expenses incurred would be fur
nlshed at u subsequent date
We obtained possession of Oulc, then, hF
great fraud; we took the king, the mobiles,
| the people, by surprise; they had no time
to organize rtslstance--no time to feel tbs
pulse Of our Scpoys; they did lot wish to
place themselves at once out of court by All
i'll concerted and unsuccessful resistance !,
they preferred to wait tie course Of events.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

ID j. HOPE. Dealer in Groceries and Flour
81. Opposite the Passenger Depot, and near the
American N"tcl, stanton. Va.
gsAYLOR & BAYLOR, Attorneys al Law, Office
80 opposite County Clerks Office.
- i. POINTS, Dealer IN Stoves, Tin and Cop
j J. per II are. 0ae door above Union Hall.
~ p. WOeD, manufacturer and dealer in Car
~. riage and Buggy Harness, shop on the corner
opposite the National Hotel
~ rxsOLEY, Fashionable Tailor. opposite old
IL. Post Vllcc, Main 81, t$taunton, Va.
H T. ALBERTs0N, Attorney at Law and No.
~. tary Public "ayresb"rough, Va.
~ !. Gy4ICK, Saddle. Harness. and Trunk ma
7. ker, andcr tiFfdicsse-q' OIiee.
YTfNRY HUGHES, manufacturer and dealer in
4 L Boots 4 Shoes, one door west of Ma bic ard
IgARMAN & BEist., Anorpcys at L"p, Office OPP
8 4 posie the Court House.
al NJ. BELL, Notary Public and Commissioner
3 L. to settle ccounts, opposite Court House.
Z O'REAR, Merchant Tailor, under the vindi
III cater clirc.
i B. EVANS, Dealer in Tobacco and Scgar-,
* Main st., Staunton. Na.
i -. ANGoNl dealer in Confectionery & Fruits
" Maia s., Stauntyn. Va.
T 3. SCIERER, fioaftIl;Hrer, Grocer, and IA
. kcr. corner @f Goult ifu3se .si,1f@
yACYB pDLLiTH, Whaysale and Retail dea3er
- in s;oadv Made Clothing, CORNER Of Va. Hotel.
nTVkRIS & GOODk, Merchants, and Genera
IVA Traders Ia Fancy ana STAPLE Goods aud Gro
cnstea. opposite the indicator Office.
NJ X. TROUT, Attorney at Las Office on Court
y, ilotsa E'sV.
- y. POW Eli & co. Family Eroccrs Flour
i Merchants, under Union iial!.
M. Country Produce bought and sold.
rfvUKK & CTSHING. Auctioneers and General
Z Agents, under Union Hall,
MA. FEMALE INSTITUTE. Staairton, Va
Rev. Il. IL. Phillips, Principal.
M BARkMAN. Wholesale end Retail dealer in
W To'acco and Scgars, opposite VA. Hotel
QUARTER OAK Life Insurance Co. RI. ".
~ s'h:sfer agent: opposite Old Central Bank.
YET p. JUilNSpN & BRO. Cabinet makers and
wv UndcItaknrs, Gnspe! silI=Seatll side.
EAMES VI. SEIf, Attorney at Law, Monterey
e. !i;&hla' comfy, Va.
~ j. GLENDY. dealer In Tobacco. Snuff and
lse Segars. New Street, G. l. Cochran. agent
7 INK & KINNEY, druggists and dealers in
e. Paints, Ole, Dyestuls, &C., Main St., Staun-
ton, Va.
yEs j. BURKE & co. Livery anti Sale Stables
L Enquire at the Virginia Hotel.
Fg7Ayj OR & iloHE. (succcssors to I,randeburg
Il & Coz Dealers In Org Goods and Groceries,
opposite VA Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

used in other parts Of the world and, net
that it is popularity i'll that section Of The
State. Pulaski county generally is rich in
ores, and contains both coal and limestone.
Wythcvillo and N|ytho county, Marion
SaltviIlc and that region generally, are rich
in ores, and abound with facilities for man
ufacturing metal and merchant or rolled
iron.
The whole length Of the great Valley Of
Virginia, from Montgomery to Harper
Ferry, is also rcplctc with sites fer ,pl;nu-
featuring establishments. It is well sup
piled with an abundance Of water, which is
always preferable to steam, when convenient
and constant Tho whole valley is skirtcd
by mountains of ore, and coal exists at
convenient intervals with limestone at every
poiat. With the Virginia and Tennessee road
and the James River Canal at one end, and
the Baltimore and Ohio road and the Chcs-
apeak and Ohio Canal at the other; with
tie Manassas Gap, and Alexandria, Orange
and Lynchhurg; and tic Virginia Central
roads dividing it's centre, and all those lines
leading to. tide water and the bay--with all
tuCSC ldCllltlCS, SO QCSlltUlC w HdIlUIdCtu
ing communities with sucl, magnificent
prospects, it is strange that tie miner aid
the smclter, the manufacturer and the me-
cllanic, have not located among the agricul'
turalists Of this rcgion-that the consumers
have not come to the producers. Such q
connection would be cminently advantageous
to both, and to the State at large. Wheel
ing, in the Northwestern part Of the State,
IS one Of these western cities which, have
displayed the true spirit of activity, industry
and enterprise. Its accessibility to coal and
iron, with the proper use Of those advanta-
ges, have enabled it to outstrip every town
and city in Virginia, in the manufacturing
pursuits. Wheeling was village fifty years
ago, with few 81 a tering houscs-ncw i
contains over 20, 900 inhabitants. lynch
burg has greater facilities and more album
dant means, and would she but exert the
same progressive spirit, no city in Che State
would grow faster. s. II. DEB*#
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
a SHORELESS RIIEfa

"A correspondent Of tie Presbyterian, an
der date of mississippi River, April
BOTH" writes as follows:
All that we rad reed in tiic newspapers,
as to the almost unprecedented flood in the
Mississippi, has been realized Though
we have sailed some seven hundred miles
on the Father of Waters, we have scarcely
seen the ordinary banks at any point. Ev-
erywhere it has been the same wide waste
of waters, losing itself on either side m the
thick intcrminable forests, or in some luck
less planters cotton fields; or worse still
in his kitchen, bedroom and parlor. Many
Of the dwellings seemed to have put out to
sea- there being not foot cf dry land any
where near them.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

i Bullet Forty Tears in q Mn: Lungs
DR.. Wurtz read an interesting paper before
the Scientific Convention in Baltimore, Civ
ing the results of some chemical examina-
ton connected with bullet immbcdded for
more than forty years il a mans lung. The
individual whose experience had exhibited
the effect Of metallic leads imbedded in the
human ylcus, vas an Irishman named VIM.
Kelley, who had received & bullet wotnd
lat the siege Of Bajadcz, in tic pcninsular
war, retired upon pension from the British
government, and died recently in tic hos
pital at Kingston, Canada. Upon dissec-
ton, the bullet was found inc1oscd in cyst,
or bag, within the lung, and closely adhcr-
ing to its walls in several places The ball
had lost one hundred grains of its original
weight, three hundred and seventy grains
by corrosion. 4 portion Of the amount Of
lead thus lost vas recovered by analysis from
the lungs and Diaphragm The bali and the
cyst in which it was found were exhibited.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
MN Fnfop1eJ III t8a fagto,, II

Mn EatomLeR III the Crdoa 1Tuier
Pipes, - 4 titil'';;,gg afFaisooenrrad II Allat,.
avenue last Friday, owing to the fact that q
man had been entombod in the Croton water
mains, which were being laid down ii that
avenue. The pipes, when they are laid
have to be cau}keJ on the inside as we'll as
the outside, before they are ecmontcd, ii
order to make them perfectly tight. The
two feet mains in the Ninth avenue were
laid fros, both directions, and upon the con
Meeting pipe being put down, it was neccs-
sary Tor man to enter in order to caulk
them, the intention being to cxtricate him
through the stcp-locl. The work was com
pletcd, and the pipes soldcrcd on the out
SIDE; after which the workmen proceeded to
unscrew the stop-locl, but to their dismay
discovered that they had no wrench suffi-
GENTLY large to accomplish the work, and
also that there was not wrench in New
York that would answer the purpose. In
the meantime, the poor man was shut out
from tile world in his narrow iron tomb,
compelled to lie down, ;;nd With fair pros
pcct of suffocation The laborers finally
procured sledge hammers, and by repeated
battcrng, succeeded in beating a hole thro'
the thick iron pipe, and the entombcd man
once more behold the light Of day.-N. Y.
Tribune.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
Interference with Mexico.

The New Orleans Bee closes d tong arti-
Gle on Mexico, with this language:
1.-The people have been striving for more
than thirty years to emulate the example of
the United States, end have utterly and 10
nomi,,iorsIy failed TRc Mexican problem
is one which VIC arc bound to solve, since
nothing can be more certain that our posi-
ton as the dominent power ON the North
American continant requires US to prevent
Mexico from rclapsing into barbarisrn, and
to protect Her from an efforts a. subjugation
by foreign States If our government is
true to itself, it will not timidly and pusil-
lanimonsly shrink from this great question,
but will grapple with It boldly aid honora-
bly,. Whether Mexico would consent to
an American prctcctorate is doubtful, but
that should not deter us from nlainly and
positively making known to her govern
ment that the United States will not con-
sent, either listlcssly to permit her to be
torn to pieces by fcrocous factions, or to
become the theatre Of foreign intrisues and
Vaccinations. It will be for US to deter
mine when the moment for decisive inter
ference has arrived, and whenever we re-
solve to act, let our policy be vigorous,
earnest and resolate. IfMexico cannot
sustain herself, she must lean on US for sup
port. Any other reliance is vain and futile.
and any supineness ca our part, which
would yield the slightest advantage to En-
gland or Franco, would be alike disgrace
tul now, and dangerous for the future"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

An Eehi1ition Worth Scting.-Onc o.
the most novel, amusing and instructive OK.
hibitions ever given in Charleston or any.
where else we presume, was advertised by
DR.. Boyton, to come off at the Institute
Hall on Monday last. DR.. B. proposed tc
condcnse into single lecture, with brie1
|cxplanations, the principal experiments Of
an entire course on Chemistry, Natural Phi
fosophy and Electro Magnetism. He an
nounced to- give the experiments With the
Gyroscope, charge and discharge magnets.
show why the magnet needle points to the
North, suspend o rod of iron on nothing.
suspend boy BY electricity, set water on
FIRE, and make bonfire of ice, load a can
non with water and fire it off with an icicle,
make the water gas light, show how the
English proposed to blow up Sebastopol, and
conclude the Whole With q balloon asccn-
sion. Pet Erpress.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
MiSsissinni Pirates,

\ whole gang of robbers have been over
hauled recently on the Upper mississippi,
between LA Crosse and Prairie du Chen
which places have extensively suffered the
past year from their dcpradations. The
robbers had possession Of all Island which
was searched by citizens, at the instigatiol
Of one robber, who quarrellcd with the
others. Several boats, loaded with goods,
were found near the ISLAND, while on ono
boat tire leader Of the gang, u DR.. Bell
and his wife, showed fight This drew
forth the strength Of the villages in the
vicinity, and some fifty persons organized
and assailed the boats But the birds had
flown, though, as was asccrtained, in a
wounded condition. Whole stocks of dry
goods, boots and shoes, books, drugs, cloth
ing, household goods, liquors, groceries.
provisions, stoves, &C., proved the industry
of the robbers and the extent of the band
There was not less than from $1,000 to
IS 600 worth Of property secured, and the
Vigilance Committee had dispatched men
to other depots where it is expected plund-
er is stored Many of the articles are iden-
tilted. This robbery had been going on for
nearly year, and it was feared that many
men heretofore regarded as honest will b.
found deeply implicated in this astonishing
villainy-Rumors Of oil sorts were aaoat.
the prisoners arrested exposing their accom-
plices, and it was hoped that this wonll re-
suit in breaking up one of the most foru.nl-
able bands Of robbers ever organized in the
West. The name of John G. Bishop. The
Usage Land Robber, was connected with
this party, and it was believed by the pr;s-
oneEs that boat containing 9l0, OJU worth
of goods from La Cross and other towns,
left the depot last neonth, for the bellcGt of
said Bishop, which boat was seen near Mus
catine two weeks ego, bound for St, Louis
The Vigilance Committee at Prairie du
Chen have already arrested fourteen, and
as TIE rope is applied to the nccks Of some
as persuadcr, they are telling all they
know with great libcrality.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL,
DR.. JOHN STON

rETHE founder of this Celebrated Institution. tho
4 only regularly Educated Physician ADVERT
sing offers tie most certain, speedy and ony eff
fectual remedy in the world for
SECRET DISEASES:
Gonorrh0a, elects, Structures Seminal W eakness,
Pains in the Loins, Affections of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Loss of Organic Power, Nervous lrrita-
ana Oh 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 victims than tie
song OF the Syrens to the mariners of ULYSSES,
tions, rendering marriage, &C., impossible.
YOUNG MEN
Especially. who have becc me the victims Of so1ifo-
~ Vice. That dradfu and destructive habit which
annually saseeps TO an un,imely grave thousands Of
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
SECRET or TANNING HORSES.
A correspondent Of the New York Express.
ubluits the following method of horse tam

ing.
For The oil Of Cummin the horse has an
instructive paszi9g, and when the horse
scents tue oder he is instihetiyely drawn
toward IT, The oil Ct Rhodium posss,ssss
peculiar properties All animals seem to
cherish fonlness for II, and il cxorci Is Il
END OF subduing influence over them.
10 tame horses procure some horse castor
and CRATE it fine, also get somc oil of Rho
dunn, and oil Of Cummin; and keep the
three separate IN air-tight bottles. Rub q
little oil Of Cummin on your hands. and an
rroach the horse in the field, on the wind
ward side; so that he can smell the Cum
MIN, Yhe horse will let you come up I'd
him Without any trouble. Immediately rub
your hand gently on the horses nose, ret.
ting little Of the oil on it. You can then
lead him anywhere. Give him little ca
tor on piece of loaf sugar or apple. Put
eight drops Of oil of Rhodium into a ladv's
silver thimblo take the thinble between
The thumb and middle finger of your right
hand, with your fore finger stopping the
mouth of the thimble, to prevent the oil
rom running cut while you are opl ming the
horses mouth. rs soon as you have open.
cd 1t tip the thimble on his tongue. and he
IS your servant and friend. You can teach
nun anything, you are gentle and kind to
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05
AMERICAN HOTEL,
STAUNTON, VA.
MRS. MARY A, BROWN

VENll new and elegant Hotel is now open for the
y reception and accommodation of visitors.
The Proprictrcss assures the public that every eff
fort VIII be made to please her guests.
TheS tages of HARTMAN, BROWN d CO., ar
RYE aud depart from this Hotel, whore their oAy
Office Is to be iouTsh. sJaa. -, l05E-tf.
= TlkKCES of best Cider Vinegar. just received
- at TAYLOR g. HOGE'S
,J8n. Q, 1858
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

Fly IN the Wheat We learn that tic
IIessian fly has made its appearance in the
wheat in some parts of Prince William co.
and is doing considerable damage to the late
wheat In other respects, however the
prospects for fine crop are very cheering.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

A NeahAy Oh AgG.-Di6d, at II, ath,
Mass, May 8, Mrs Sarah N1arah, aged
100 years, s months and days She was
never sick more three months during her
life. She left postcrity extending to the
fifth generation, and numbering aLvut two
hundred lineal descendants.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

The overflow Of the Mississippi, it is CAL
culatcd, will affect the next cotton crop TO
the extent of probably 200, 900 bales, aud
possibly over that amount
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

Elected by u Lore letter. In a certain
town in the State of Rhode Island, letter
arrived for young lady from her lover. on
the day of election. The Postmaster, as is
not unfrequcnt in the rural districts, know
ing the eagcrncss with which message of
that tender character would be expected
took upon himself the pleasing duty of de-
llvcring ii; but first, like good Democrat.
he must vote, and Of course in a SEPARATE
9lf-@raling envelope. This was duly pre-
pared with The Democratic ticket safely in
closed, and the gluten stuck together. Ston-
Ping at the town-mecting, he deposited the
lettcA III the ballot box, and proceeded with
the separate and sclf-sealad 10 the bonse Of
the bl"oining maiden, to whom he gallant
y handed the entire Democratic ticket
State and town How the lady Interpreted
the nlSSivc Wc DO not know, but the Mode,
r4fo1' 'sf! clerk ungallantly refused to count
the love letter and the Republican candi-
date was declared elected b. ar5 majority.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

Tie Shadou Of IVrony.-As tie shadow
follows the body III the taircst sunlight, so
will the wrong done to another pursue the
soul i'll the hours If prosperity
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-05

Men -Fiour.- Fight barrels Of -four from
new wheat were received in New York, last
week, from Charleston. The -four was from
Georgia, and Of excellent quality.