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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
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MrssRs. EblroRs, Variety is said to be
the spice Of life, and hence it May be have
changed my "tanc.' That change Of
tune seems to have wrought change IN the
response Of my friends Of the Spectator.
At first, they wrapped themselves up close-
ly-kead and foot in the their Editorial
Toga--and refused ''by the Eternal to an
swer Beta" Now, the tune is changed"
True, they do not say yea or "nay'' to
my interrogatory of last week, bat refer me
to their .Jiles' in order that the position"
Of the Spectator may be "ascertained."
THIS is AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTION! We
cannot say yea or nay now, for the reason
that we have heretofore expressed our views,
and yoa, Mr.. Beta" are referred to our
'files" for that answer! So .Beta" has at
last succeeded in bringing the terrapin Ono
disrespect meant) out Of his shell.
Now, one more question and it may be,
am done. In what issue or s'file" of the
Spectator" will the views Of the Editors be
found in regard to the Kansas Lecompton
Constitution? ask for information.
When I am done with the Spectator, /"
then my attention may be directed to larger
game--thc National Intclligencer." How
ever that may be, ! am reminded Of the cry,
ttStop Theft" The Spectator" / appre-
hend feeling somewhat uneasy aboat its
own position, points to another quarter, and
virtually says, let me follow the trail
Of the Intelligcnccr. Old birds are not to
be caught with cbaf. "BETA."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

We are glad to see that the Legislature
Of Virginia, by most decided vote, has
pronounced its disapprobation, Of what we
have always believed most iniquitous
scheme, and that is the purchase Of Moant
Fenrcn, at price far beyond its value, and
only valuable because it contains within it's
b osom the ashes Of the Father of his
Country" We hsve no idea of Mr..
John A. Washington, selling the bones
of his great ancestor 500 900 is more
than Mount Vernon is worth, intrinsically,
aud all that was snce asked fer it, and vet
the patriotic Ladies Of Virginia have raised
So, eco to satisfy, We were going to say,
tins greedy cormoraat. We still hope,
however, our fair friends will net relax their
exertions in aa object SO commemorate, as
! to secure for Virginia the ownership of the
home and tomb Of Washington, but not at
an expense SO far beyond its yaiue. It was
we'll the proposition to make the appropsi-
alton was so promptly voted down in the
Legislature. The taxes we're high enough
already. Let Mr. Washington, the owner
Of Mount Vernon, bend his patriotism, d
little, and consent to take dollar or SO less
for his estate, and thus save the ladies the
trouble Of gratifying his ayarice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Hon. John Ietcher.

70 the ee1itor ofthe Alcrandria Go=ctte:
/ have seen nothing lately, that has given
me more satisfaction, than the nomination
Of Hon. John Letcher fer our next Cover
nor. This nomination, believe will, as it
most certainly should, receive the hearty
appreciation Of the Democracy andthe people
Of the State for no man in the Common
wealth deserves to have bestowed vpen him
the highest honors in our gift, more than
Mr.. asetoler. He has labored assiduously
for the welfare OF Virginia, and his ability
and talents have been appreciated and ac-
knowledged by tie country. He possesses
every requisite qualification TO make us a
Governor of whom we might be proud. He
is conservative Sowtherner, true Virginia
gentleman, and friend of the Union I
know Of no one more acceptable than be.
As it seems to be pretty well understood
that the Wings and Americans will have no
candidate, and that Democrat is to be
Governor, | trust we many have such an
one as Mr.. Letelcr. EAlRFAN.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

An article, from the Alexan dria Gazette,
which we copy in to-days paper, recon-
mends the distinguished representative ia
Congress from this district, q Hon. Jons
LETcHER) as proper person for Governor
of Virginia, at the next election for that Off
Ger. The article is evidently from the pen
Of a member of the opposition, and as such,
is entitled to respect. Tue writer says, lit
seems to be pretty we'll understood tasas the
Wings and Americans viii have no caadi-
date and consequently the next Governor
must be Democrat. We could have told
the writer that before he penned his article,
but inasmuch as the intimatien comes aow
that there will no opposition, we take it For
granted that such will be the case, afa4a that
the nomination Of Mr.. Letcher will be c.
quivalent to his election We shall indulge
in no harsh reflections against the opposi-
ton broken and discounted as they have
been by the ''invincibIe" Democracy, and
only regret that the Democracy are to lose
the benefit of the ''tall Dragging" they lad
in the contest with Sam two years ago
"73, 900 picked men besides 10000 out
siders, said a good X. n. who was defeated
in his own county, cannot be overcome, and
yet the orator was himself overcome.
x word, however, to the Democracy
you know the character Of the opposition :
they are only waiting for dissensions If
your own ranks, in order to lie Ircpar-
I'd to take advantage Of them, and We
need not fala out about men. Mr.. Lctch-
er will make good Governor and the many
Aattering notices which have lately appear
ed in his favor in the papers arc bat addi-
tional evidence Of his increasing popularity
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Country NeWSDaDerss

The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th, gives
some wholesome advice to the country press
to beware Of Nortliera newspaper agencies
There is more wholesale rascaiity practised
by these men upon country editors, who
can, at the best, barely keep body and sogl
together, than upon any other class Of men.
We warn our country BRETHREN says the
Dispatch; 's:tAat there is but one remedy a.
gainst being swallowed by these newspaper
agency sharks, one which We have always
adopted, and which cannot fail. .5xerar IN
scrt their advertisements nittoM the cosz. IL
odro'ne. They have the money; it has
been paid into their hands by the New York
merchants to be paid to you; they can pay
you just as well as not, and if they don t,
after this warning, The fault is yours as
well as theirs" Hhe'Vindicatsr has been
cheated the last time by THESE SHARKS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

slave to remove him out Of the State, or
transfer greater than life interest in
him, with intent to dofraud the reversioner
OF remainderman.
Authorizing the county court of Orange
to borrow $40, to erect new court
house.
Tuesday. March 16.
Bill Passcd.-Authorizing the use Of CO.
pies of deeds as evidence in certain cases !;
appropriating the sum of $4,000 to pro-
vide supply Of water for the Western Lu-
nstic Asylusa
Senate Bill Rejected. "A bill from the
Senate to exempt parsonages as well as 9TH
er church property from taxation was re-
jectcd
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Fr0Is California.

New YoRK, March 15;--Taie steaincs
Star eff the West, witk tie California mails
and passeitge.s "a the goth February, has
arrived. She brings 300, 200 in specie
There lid been slave ease tried in Sa.
cramento The slave was delivered to his
claimant
Che Indians of Tuoloumne county were
numbering tie white settlers
The counties of < uba, Suffer and Colano
4ofafas to raise $3.50, 700 towards the con-
structicn Of a railroad between Marysyille
and Benica
The smallpox was raging in the marine
hospital at San Fran cisco
Honesy aud is Remara a boy named
OBrien, who obtains livelihood by ped
ding apples on the Cleveland aud Yolede
Railroad, found. a few days since, pack
age Of S., 500 IN haEsk notes, which Lad
been lost ip the cars By Mr.. Bishop, !sht
had brought tie saoney from Cleveland fo1
Mr. II u Mussey, Of Elyria. Che lad was
50 dated at his good fortune that he took
the sneney to bed with him and sat ap all
night watching it. Next day it was given
to Mr. Musseyy. when the boy was re wardcd
with new suit Of clothes and deed fol
enc hundred and sixty acres of land. Mr.
Mussey alse offered to give the boy thor
ough business education, but the father de-
clined for the present, as he did not wish tc
part with sssae boy.
Night Session ofthe Legislature .-On mo-
ton Of Mr.. Christian Of Augusta. night SEES
sions of the Haase of Delegates have beer
voted farce, and abandoned accordingly
Instead Of performing for the public amuse
meat At night, therefore, and thereby con
ststpting itseif a dangerous rival of the
Marshall Theatre that body will hereafter
meet at 10 o'clock in the morning, anc
may sit until six or seven ia the afternoon
If deemed necessary to the despatch of ths
public business. - Wig.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

Virginia Cattle Forty mine cattle fr.'m
South Branch, Va. are on their way =,
New York, weighing as follows: The
largest weighs $500 pounds, and more
than half of them weigh over 1000 lbs
and the whole lot weighs over 81 $50 pounds
being an average of l 1867 pounds, and cost
S462-an average Of saa,55 cents per
h, ad.
The Leesburg Washingtonian says.
"Mr. James S. Oden, of Londoun county,
at Aide, recently killed 40 hogs, which av-
eraged two hundred and ffty-Gve pounds,
the largest weighing 497he also has SOW
of the same breed, which had seventeen
pigs few days ago, all alive and growing
anely."
A Kansas paper states that it is the in
tcntion Of gentleman in Virginia to carry
to Topeka, early in the coming Spring 20D.-
900 grape roots. embracing the most pro-
ductive and hardy varieties cultivated in this
country.
Typhoid Fecer -This malignant disease
is still raging in Peterstown, Giles county
The ''South- est says that in proportion
to population it is nearly equal in fatality
to the yellow fever at Norfolk.
A lMDdern Babel 1t was stated at a
recent meeting of the New York Historical
Society, that eighty languages are used in
business sud social intercourse among the
inhabitants of that city
The reports circulating in various quarters
that General Cass intends leaving the Cabi-
net is fabrication He is hale and hear
IT, and lsbers more hours than any incm-
Der of the Cabinet
Senator Hammt n |, Of South Carolina.
has. it is said, one of the lsrgest landed es-
tates of the South, his farm comprising
over ] 900 acres.
Speeches get to be made 1T is aunounc-
ed that there are tuenfy-threc speeches yet
to be made it the Senate on the kansa.
que n.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Resources 0f the South.

Gov. Hammond of South Carolina, in his
late speech, gave the following glowing de-
scription Of the resources Of the Sonth:
"The South he said, has eight hundred
and fifty thousand square miles of territory,
an area large as that covered by Great Brit
ain. France, Austria, Prussia, and Spain.
The North, even after the admission of the
two large territories Of Kansas and Mime
sofa, will fall one hundred thousand square
miles short of the South This does not
include the territory lying west of the Rocky
Mountains, which viii never come into an
tagonism with the South We have the
best soil, the best climate, indispensable
productions that cannot be grown elsewhere.
short line three thousand miles, and 80 in
dented with bays and crowded with islands
as to make the whole measurement twelve
thousand miles. Through the heart Of our
country runs the mighty Mississippi. into
whose bosom are poured thirty six thousand
miles Of tributary streams. In the great
valley it drains will be the seat Of the worlds
empire. We have population four times
as large as that which conquered our Jade
pendence, and thousand fold as strong -
Upon our master rslls we have million off
men. At any time the South can raise, g
quip and maintain in the fcld larger force
than any other power on earth can send a.
gainst hcr-men, too. brought up on horse
back, with guns in their hands The wealth
of people is to be estimated by their sur
plus productions. All the enterprises of
peace aud var defend on what nation is
abae to spend. The reports Of the Sccreta-
ry Of the Treasury show that the exports Of
the United States amounted last year to
$279 900, 900. exclusive Of gold and for
cign merchandise re-e1pogted. OF this a.
mount, the productions Of the South are
$185, 600, 600. In $50. 600. 600 Of our STA
pies, making our surplus productions worth
1920, 900, 900, equal to So &c per head of
our population, supposing it to be twelve
millions, Dividend which no nation on
earth can show
This grand ieieutrc and true, every word
of it,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
azyz- The Know-Noth;no LnoislatnYa :

az The Know Nothing Legislature Of
Maryland, is abozt to pass bill calling a
State Convention. TO form c new Constitu-
tion-a sad the Democratic papers Of that
State inform us that it is done for the pAr-
pose of fixing SKATERS to perpotuase Know
Nothing power, IN that State far all time
to me.-Let tke.n proceed. Let one State
out Of the 81 be reserved to that remark
able party, to remind the people that such
aparty once existed, and to serve Rs a warn
ing to all politicians il future. The graves
Of thousands whom it buried will soon be
levelcd by Time, AMI then We shall need
some living memorial Of Know Acthingism:
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
From Kansas,

81. Louis, March o-The Republican
contains information from Kansas, that an
attempt Lad been made to abduct the .juds-
es of Election at Delaware Crossing, to pre-
vent them from giving evidence. One man
was killed. The clerks at Shawnee were
preparing statement under oath that they
gave testimony before the investigating
committee unaeg threat Of death. A letter
from Fort Scott says that place has been ia
ken By Lanes men, who we're robsing
stores and stealing horses No lives lost.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
CARRIAGE MANDATORY
At Spring Hill Augusta County, Va,
NOTICE..

HAVING in the first day Of January. 1855 sold
T. 4 out my entire STOCK Of FTKNlTURE in the
Shop and House, to ". p. Il, y. +. Jous-oS, | de-
sire tn Say that the Cabinet Business heretof,rs
conducted in my Hame, will, in future, be carried
en- by uiem, ROBT. JOHNSON
TUE stb&crihors thankful for tie liberal en-.
= cooIagement extended to their father, res
pectfuy inform the public, that they Will still con
tinue to carry the Cabinet Business, at the old
stand, on Gospel Hill, where all work in their line
sill be executed with neatness and dispatch.
-Ess~ In all eases Of UNDERTAKING, the, will
BE- prompt.
W. p. 4 f. +. JOHNSON.
stanton, March 20 1858
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
CONG ESSIONAL.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1858.
SEN ATE

Mr.. Big!er presented three petitions Of
merchants and others, citizens of philatel-
phfa, ia behalf Of Rainey's line Of ocean
mail steamers between Philadelphia and
and the West Indies and Braid.
A bill for the relief Of the heirs-at-laW of
the late Abigail Mason, sister and devisee
Of JOHN lord, deceased, was passed.
The Senate resumed the consideration of
the bill for the admission Of Kansas into tAe
Union when Mr.. Wade, of Ohio, took the
floor and spoke at length against the bill.
After some explanations between Messrs.
Bigler, Broderick aad others, the Senate
adjourned until Monday.
The HOase gss not in session to day
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
FROM TIE ARM OF UTAH.

Sr. l.ours March 10th. Mr. Hartwell
Secretary Of Utah; arrived here to-day. LIE
left the camp On the adth Of January The
troops were in comfortable condition. and
their health good Only four deaths had
occurred since their arrival 1t vas thought
the entrance to the Valley Of Salt Lake
would be eils cted by route one hundred
miles longer. but Offering DO distractions
y The traih1- The Indians gave assurance
Of friendship Mr. Ilsrtaeli saw no snow
on the ropte and believed grass you'd start
unusually c;iiIr.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Sickness at the University

We regret to state that much sickness
new prevails at the University, and that the
young men are rspidly repairing to their
homes in order to avoid the eontagion.-
Several deaths have taken place and much
alarm prevails We understand the disease
is Typhoid fcver-the eonjecturcs are vari-
ous as 10 the cause of its origin, but it is
mostly attributcd to some defect about the
buildings OF grounds.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
I'!re New i0funteer COmya,;y.

On Wednesday evening last, the young
gentlemen who have been engaged ia rails
in. Volunteer Company IN this place, as
sc'n'siei in Union Hall for the purpose of
organizing the coszpaay, and clecting Off
GERS There was large attendance, ard
mpch enthusiasm prevailed, - the members
Of the Company amounting to over Fifty
persons all yoang, and ardcnt. After
short discussion as to which arm Of the SER
vice they would attach themselves, the vote
was taken, and decided with but ono.or two
disscntient voiccs,to be Infantry of the line.
The election Of Officers was then gone into,
and resulted as follows:
WIN. H. Hartman, Captain,
WIN. s. II. Baylor, 1st Lieut..
JAS. Ii. Waters, Cd Lieut.,
Henry K. Cochran, 1st Sergeant,
Jas. G. Marquis, 81 Sergeant,
JAS. W. Crawford, 81 Sergeant,
Thos j. Burke, 4th Sergeant,
Jas. NJ Crank, LIST Corporal.
P b. Hogc, ID Corporal,
II. IL. Peck, Sd Corporal,
j. H. Frazier, 4th Corporal.
1t is due to Col Hartman to state that he
declined the nomination Of the Captaincy,
but the honor was unanimously conferred
upon him, and he accepted the office, tenn
porurlly, however, and with the under
standing that he would discharge it's duties
until the election of field officers, under the
new Militia law at which time he intends
standing again for the Colonelcy Of the
l6oth Regiment, an office which he has
long fled with honor to himself, but which
is now vacated by operation of law
On the adjournment, at rather late
hour, the company paraded the streets, I'M
der the spirit stirring notes Of the drum and
FIFE. AS a compliment to Col. Baldwin,
they saluted him with the sound of the ear
piercing 6fc,' and roll of the drum, after
which they gave the same salutation to Col.
ltarman, their newly elected Captain. =
Neither gentleman made his appearance,
though repeated calls were made The
Company then surrounded the National"
and repeated calls for Baylor brought
that gent man to the window, and he ad-
dressed them few appropriate remarks from
the third story Of the building which were
enthusiastically applauded. Staunton has
thus the honor Of starting the first Volunteer
Company under the new law. We reckon
our friends in the city Of 'Rocktown" will
come next.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
70 tie Voters Of 1ugusto

HAVING to be absent from the County
from early in April until about the 1st of
May; and then to be occupied in the Uni
ted States Court until after the 18th Thurs
day in the mouth, it will be out Of my
power to 80 canvass the County as candi-
date for the Circuit Court Clcrkship as to
satisfy my ovn sense Of daty /, therefore,
withdraw nay name from the canvass ac-
hnowledging, in the same breath, my warm
est gratitude fer the many expressions Of
kind assurances given me since my an
noanccment as q candidate for the office al-
laded to. Respectfully,
). B. WATTS.
March 20. 1S5S.-1w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
The Anfi-DnelIing Law.

This law was SO amended by the House
of Delegates on Saturday as to relieve Of
any disabilities those who have heretofore
offended against it, There were only nine
teen votes recorded in opposition to Il 6
amendment Mr.. Martin, Of Henry, made
a speech in support of it, which was caracter-
lied, we 'koar, by extraordinary power and
eloquenee. There are but few finer speakers
IN the State chan the talented and eHicient
delegate from Henry EAg
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
ONE HALF THE VINDICATon For SALE

| WISH to sell my interest in the Vim
dictator newspaper Printing Establishment,
(Which interest amounts to one-half.) The
office is permanently established having q
subscription list equal to that Of almost any
paper in the Valley of Virginia, and the
advertising custom is good, as the eolu,nns
Of the paper clearly indicate. 1t is no dis
satisfaction with the business that induces
me to sell There is no better position in
the State for Democratic paper-the ma
terial is good and gentleman with scnse
cash capital can make money. Terms &C
eommodating. Address.
+. J ALFRED,
Stanton
RN Exchanges please ns>iee
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Something Nice,

We were surprised on Wednesday last, at
having placed On our counter, by friend
BECK, of the Virgins Hotel, a Mint Julcp,
which was put UP in style that BECK knows
so well how to put up. Calling in friend
to share the present the Julep soon disap-
peared, and ssesat to the place where all good
Juleps go.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

Tie Mountain Sax Horn Band and Glee
Club, gave their third grand concert in this
place, on Thursday night last. U.ion Hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity, and
much of the beauty and fashion of our town
we're there. The programme was selected
with admirable taste, and the pieces per-
formed in exquisite style. In truth, staun-
ton can now boast Of having as good Mu-
steal Band as any City or Town in the coca
monwealth, and the young gentlemen COM
posing it, deserve great credit for affording
So fine musical treat to our citizens
Several Of the pieces were raptuously encor-
cd, and the whole performance gave tho
highest satisfaction
PUBLIC SPEAKING. Several Ct the
candidates for the County Offices will adj
dress the people Of Augusta at Union Hall
on Monday next, at IL o'clock, M.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
LATEST NEWS FROM Utah

The following despatch to the New York
Herald Of Saturday contains the latest news
from Utah:
ST.. I.orls, March Il. 1858.
The Council Bluffs Doylv, Of the 81 IN
slant, SAYS that Mr.. Wingate has just srri-
we'd fsosa Salt Lake, January ., and re-
ports tkat there was no snow in Salt Lake
Valley, and 5ery little On the mountains
He came BY route known only to tie
Mormons. through the mountains, BY which
only horsemen in single file can pass. The
army has not discovered any trace Of it.
The route passed through perpendicular
rocks for 6ftceis mills and is in many places
only three feet wide, and Is cons5ate tcsy
covered by roof Of rocks
Mr.. Wingate says that the Mormons are
manufacturing small cannon with percus-
sion locks and telescope sights, which will
carry two pound BAH with much more
'oerta1nt; than ce,n1non rife eae iswndged
aad twenty yards. they are also making
Eve hundred revolvers week, aud manu-
featuring a coarse End Of gunpowier for
mining Purposes
A skirnllah hsd oecurrca betwees PAR
~ Of Mormons and picket guard Of the
army, IN ~Eich two Of the former were kill
ed, and It is reported that four of the latter
were slain
Mr. Wingate says that Brigham Young
Is willing that the civil officers shall conae
into the Territory and enter upon their de-
ties but # the army attempts to enter the
valley, it viii be resisted.
On the 24tir of JANUARY, Brigham Young
preached to $1,000 people, all Of whom rose
when Young called out for An IN joroy Of
ytcisy the troops HELL to rsss,''