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VIII soon be complete. Those wishing
Books aud Stationery are invited to call and
examine our stock, as we will sell low and
defy competition. Our stock Of SCHOOL
Books IS now complete. aud 25 per cent of
Iormer prices. We also have a complete
assortment Of Bibles ofevery variety of fin.
Ish. Theological, Medical and MiscrIlane-
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The Latest Improvement.

ID GERS, F0GLE Co., have the pleasure
Ia Of announcing to business ~ en, that they
have at last succeeded in purchasing the whole
interest Of Ir A. e. Miller, in his late patent for
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

agricultural TAXABLE Property MIR.
Paxton, who essayed in vain in the Virgin
la Legislature to carry out Gov. Wise's tax
on the oyster fundum, presented the follow
ing facts as collected from the Census of
1850. About Il 900, 900 bushels of wheat
were produced in this State If we allow
that one-third was used in the State for
bread and seed, and that the two thirds de-
livered in market sold at 81 IS per bushel,
the value of the crop would be about &c.
100000: In the same year the tobacco
crop Of the State was estimated at Sc, OOO,-
600 pounds, which at eight cents per pound,
would be worth about 81, 500, 900. If we
suppose the value of the tobacco crop was
doubled by the quantity manufactured, the
total value Of wheat and tobacco delivered
in market would be $4,000, 600. These
staples constitute the bulk Of our exports,
and in the production of which the greater
part Of the capital and labor of the State is
employed. Our lands are assessed at 1870,
00o,0 and our slaves at $500 each, are
worth $120, 900, 900, making their total
values nearly $500, 900, 900.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Shocking Murder In Giiiner County.

Some fourteen months ago, Mr.. DEs-
JAMtN JOHNSON moved from the Valley and
settled in, Giln.er, at place known as
Stours Settlement. He brought with him
a few slaves, and turned his attention most
ly to the cultivation of tobacco. Among
his slaves was worthless, lazy fellow CALI
ed Bill Mr.. JOHNSON had, upon several
occasions, chastised this negro rather severe
", and on last Friday he threatened to fog
him for some neglect Of duty In the even
ing of the same day, as they were engaged
in setting out tobacco plants, and while Mr..
JOHNSON was in STOPPING posture, the ne
gro struck him powerful Bow over the
head with the edge Of the hoe, inAicting a
CHASTITY wound. The negro seated himself
a short distance from his victim, and calmly
watched his master writhing in the agonies
OF death; but b, ing fearful that his groans
would be heard at the house, which was
only some three hundred yards from the
spot, the black demon, by repeated blows
with the hoe mashed his masters head into
Jtfy. He then threw the body into q
small rut and covered it over with rubbish
and dirt. Having accomplished the burial
to his sa tisfaction, he went to the house to
get his supper. Upon being asked where
his master was, he replied that he was in
the tobacco shed The family after wait
ing short time, went out to call Mr.. JoHN
son to supper, and soon found the place
where he was buried. The neighborhood
was soon aroused, and search was made for
the murderer, who had fed. On Saturday
night last, while some of the neighbors
were staying with the CORPSE, the negro at
tempted to enter the kitchen in search of
food, when he was captured without offer
ing any resistance, and was conveyed to the
County jail in Chenille. He was most
wrctched looking specimen of the negro
race-he was covered with mud and water,
and bore every indications Of having seen
hard service. barbour Jeff.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
CONGRE SSIONAL
WASHINGTON, June

- AoHANdTON, q UHe IL.
Both Houses were engaged until late
hour last night With tie reports from the
Committees Of Conference on the appropria-
ton bills.
a million dollars were appropriated for
Notifications II, various parts Of the country
and custom houses.
The House. refused to concur in the SEN
ate's amendments increasing the rate of pos
tage, and abolishing the ranking privilege;
and agreed to the amendment giving the
post office printing to the lowest bidder.
After struggle over the reports of The
Conference Committees on the Naval Bill
both Houses adjourned without definite ac.
ton.
WAsHINGToN, June IA.
Senote.-The Senate to-day passed the
Post Office Appropriation Bill. after which
it adjourned till 6 o'clock, P. NJ. Upon the
re-assembling Of the Senate the President
issued his Proclamation, calling on that
body to meet at noon tomorrow, TUESDAY,
as, in his opinion. the emergency contem-
plated by the Constitution had arisen, rem
dering it necessary to convene the Senate to
act on such communications as may be made
to them by the Executive.
On motion Of Mr.. Benjamin, the Presi-
dent was requested to have prepared by the
next session of Congress, list of all claims
OF American citizens on foreign govern
ments, with whatever action may have taken
place in regard to each case.
On motion Of Mr.. Douglas, the question
of the organization Of the Territories of the
Arizona, Dacotah AID Nevada, was made
the special order for the second Monday in
December next.
House. The House, after reconsidcring
the vote BY which the post Office appropria-
ton bill was amended by substitution on
Saturday. sent back to the Senate the orig
inal bill without amendment, and then took
recess till 81 o'clock; at which time it re-
assembled and adjourned.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
PROCEEDINGS OF THE Il &
SENATE,
WAsn1SaroN. June is. /!

" AsHlNGTON, June 10, 1903.
The Senate convened this morning, in
accordance with the proclamation Of the
President, for the purpose of ratifying trea-
ties and confirming appointments. Mr..
Douglas made an extraordinary speech, De.
timing his position at the late session 10 re-
ference to Kansas.
Mr.. Mason asked that the vote be taken
on the British aggression resolutions. He
thought, in view Of negotiations on the sub
Ject, it was proper that the views Of the
Senate should be known. The question
was discussed, but no action was taken.-
MIR. Douglas condemned the last State Con
vention of Illinois. The Senate then went
into secret session.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
HEAVY RAIN STORM-DEVASTA
TING FRESHET.

The Baltimore American, Of Tuesday,
says:
Onc Of the most destructive rain storms
terminating with heavy destruction of
property, took place in this region of coun-
try on Saturday afternoon, laying waste a
a large number Of public and private estab-
lishments located upon the borders Of the
stream near the suburbs Of the city, sweep :
ing off out-houses, fences, live stock and
inundating several whole squares of that
central portion of the city lying immediate-
ly west Of Jones' Falls lit will be difficult
to estimate tile aggregate loss sustained by
this most unwelcome visitation, especially
as SO many persons have met with injuries.
and the field of operation being so extern
sive as almost to defy the most thorough
visitation and inquiry-but we will not be
far from the mark in putting down the en-
tire damage Gas far as heard from and re-
corded below, at from $45, 900 to $50, 900.
This amount must have been much larger,
particularly as far as the storekeeperes and
tradesmen il the vicinity of the Centre
Market are concerned, but for the fact that
the heavy rain which fell for several hours
previous to the overflow of the Falls-gaye
timely caution Of the coming of the food,
and enabled them to remove nearly all their
merchandise from the floors to places Of
safety.
Throughout the night Of Friday, the rain
fell quite heavily, at times in torrents, with
little or no intermission, and at an early
hour on Saturday morning, the Falls and
other streams we're greatly swollen and the
current unusually rapid. They continued
SO until an early hour in the afternoon,
when the rain storm was renewed with still
increasing fury, and it became evident that
the lower portion Of the city would be in
undated. The storm continued raging until
shortly after 8 o'clock, when the rain SUBJ
sided, but the streams in the meantime kent
on rising and increasing in violence until
general overflow took place.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

INHE subscriber offers to those desiring homes in
Il the est, tracts OF excellent Prairie and Tim
per Land for tive years, Free Of Rent, upon th,.
condition that the tenants shall cultivate a portion
thereof annually. The land offered will max. slx
or mere good farms. 1t is situate in Adatr Coun-
~, Missouri about miles Of the line of the North
Missouri Railroad within ~ miles OF two larc'
Mills, Stores, Post Offices, and on tn, Ic o. A
Stage road. Tie situation for tin pa pose of All,
ing I'VE stock can hardly be surpassed.
nose takiGs an interest in this notice can AL
dress me ut Fislcrsviiie, Augusta County. Va. or
see me in person Cor details
ABSALOM kOINER
June 49, 1888 IF
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
AN APOLOGY TO BE SENT.

From London correspondent of the N.
Y. Herald, writing under date Of May 2Sth,
We quote the following:
lord Derby is now firm in power. His
cabinet have sent out the most stringent
orders to cease their constant violations of
international law. Ample and noble apol-
ogy will be made for the outrages already
committed Every British officer concern
ed in them will be punished"
Says the Amocrat: "Our brains are sew
crsty-ye clocks. The angels of life winds
siscm up once for all, then closes the cases
and gives the key into the hand Of the angel
Of the resurrection
Geo: d. Prentice, the editor Of the Louis
vile Jouraut, has enrolled himself as a
member Of the Sons Of Temperance
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

Rero1ttng Custom. A recent commun i
cation to the Indian Office from the Super
intendent Of Indian Affairs at San Francisco,
reports strange but shocking custom that
prevails among all the Indians Of California.
This is that Of burying alive. When widow
dies and leaves young children, rather than
trouble themselves with their support, the
tribe to which she belonged will bury the
orphans alive.-The superintendent states
that ne will use all his efforts to put an end
to this cruel practice, but it has been i'm
possible to prevent it entirely as yet, even
Oh the Government reservations.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Great Flood IN the Mississippi-The A.
xnerican Bottom OuerA0we1.

ner'can Bottom Ouerfowed.
A dispatch from St. Louis announces
that the Mississippi has attained an alarm
ing height at that point, with big rise
coming. The "June rise" Of the Missouri
is rolling down, and the tributaries Of the
Upper Mississippi are all pouring out for
midable freshets. The dispatch, which is
dated the 7th inst, says:
The river has risen two feet since Satur-
day night, and is still swelling. All the
cellars along the leyee are nearly full of
water. Some parts Of the leyee are almost
submerged. Bloody Island is partially over
flown, and the tracks Of the Terre Haute
and Alton, and the St. Louis and Chicago
roads are under water. At Madison, fifteen
miles above here, on the Illinois side, the
water has broken through the bank and is
now running oyer the American bottom.
The low lands on this side, above the city,
are also under water. The Upper Missis-
sippi is rising rapidly, from Rock Island,
and all low lands from Keokuk down are
flooded. The Illinois is at stand at Peoria,
but the river is still higher than at the food
OF 1914. The whole country, with the ex-
ception Of a few towns, is inundated. In
the streets Of Naples the water is p feet in
depth.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
A CARD
From the Commissioners, and Certiii-
Gates from the Mayor and others
Of the City OF Augusta.

U INC Oisy vi augusta:
AUGUSTA, Richmond County, Georgia:
This is to certify that we have supcrin-
tended the drawings Of the Spart ia Acade-
my LOTTERY, SAMUEL SWAN & Co., mana
gers at Augusta, Georgia, from the COM
Increment Of it's drawings, and still con-
tinue to superihtehd tic same. Each draw
ing Is solely and exclusively under our con-
troll and we can assure the public that the
managers are men Of honor, tespectability
and fair dealing, and every thing connec-
ted with the entire business is carried on
with the most scrupulous and exact integ-
rity. LEON P. DUGAS,
FREDERIC G. BARBER,
Commissioners Of Sparta Academy Lottery
Augusta, Ca, June 7th, 1858.
AUGUSTA, Georgia. June 7th, 1858.
From long personal acquaintance with
Leon p. Dugas and Frederic c. Barber,
we take great pleasure in certifying that
they are men of the highest inteqritv
and probity, and in this community are es-
teemed and regarded as highly honorable
and worthy citizens
Hon B. CONLEY,
Mayor of the City Of Augusta
JAMES M. SMYTHE, Esq,
Potmaster of the City of Augusta.
Hon. JOHN.P. KING,
Formerly IT, S. Senator.
+ June 10, 1868.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
The Shirley Fund-A Good Movement.

A motion was made in the Circuit Court
this week, to loan this fund. amounting to
S4,400, to the three Female Seminaries,
and the Male Academy, III this place, upon
the Principals of these Schools giving q
mortgage on the School property to secure
the payment For the use of which they
agree to educate, gratis, three pupils, each,
at their different Schools. Thus twelve
persons viii receive gratuitous education,
and the fund viii be the means of doing
much good. The pupils to be selected by
committee appointed for the purpose.
1t is not presumed that the interest on each
share given to the Schools would pay the
amount Of tuition fees for the three pupils,
but the Principals are willing to contribute
their share in carrying out this benevolent
scheme. If the suggestion we made, few
years ago, in the Vindicator, Chat Of blen-
ding the Hill fund and the Shirley fund)
and appropriating the interest, annually,
(Which must have been six or hundred dol
lars, to the education of the poor, had
been acted upon, what an amount Of good
might have been accomplished. AS it is,
we understand, others than those entitled,
have enjoyed the Hill fund, and that mu-
ni6cent charity to the poor youth Of Staun-
ton has been souANpEREp This mat
ter should be invcstigated-it is due to the
Townit is due to the Poor--it is due to
the dead.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Ladies' Fair,

1t will be seen by notice in to-day's
paper that the Ladies of the Methodist e..
Church, in this place, contemplate holding
FAIR at Union Hall, on the oath inst.
The Ladies appeal to the liberality Of the
people Of Staunton and surrounding coun-
try to aid them in their work of benevo-
lence, and the appeal will not be in vain.
Every dclicacy Of the season will be provi-
ded-many useful and valuable articles Of
fercd for sale. Go the Fair to get good
fare and see the fair.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Sudden Death.-Ve are panied agar

Sudden Death.--We are panied again
to record the sudden demise of lovely and
blooming maiden Miss MARY A. CARRIER,
daughter of A. j. CARRIER, Esq, died sud-
denly. on Wednesday evening last, at the
residence Of Col. Hartman. The deceased
had been on the street during the day, and
had made. some purchases at one of the
stores, and seemed to be in her usual health,
but returning in the evening, to the resi-
dence of her kinsman, she was suddenly
stricken down and called from time to eter-
nifty. Alas, how uncertain is human life,
and how inscrutable are the ways of Provi-
dence. $3.50
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
CAPT. BAYLISS OF THE KEZIAII

The sentence of this active agent of the
underground rail road to forty years in
the Pcnitentiary, is one somewhat calcuIa-
ted to dampen the ardor of that branch of
abolition commercial enterprise. The pros
pect OF fifty dollars head for his passen-
gers has given place to reward more APP
-proprlate to his philanthropy, and he is now
elevated from the position If successful
Plunderer to that of a suffering martyr 60
II the sympathy of the New York ..Tri-
oane can compensate for the sweets of
liberty, he may be reconcilcd to his fate
1t is ouly by such stern and thorough adj
mlnlstration of the law that property can be
protected, aud the judgment in his case
may give assurance to all whom it concerns,
that similar offences will be visited in a
similar manner
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Fourth of July.-We are glad to Sc

Fourth Of July.-We are glad to see
our recommendation for the celebration Of
the Fourth Of July supported by our friends
of the Spectator, and hope that the same
feeling will be general, and that the glori-
Gus Fourth will yet meet with warm re-
ception in Staunton. The West Augusta
Guards, we understand, will be ready by
that time, to make display, and we hope
they may find it agreeable to do SO. The
Augusta Rifles, Of Fishersville, and other
Volunteer Companies, Of the county, might
be invited here. AT any rate, let us have a
celebration of some sort. Who will move
in the matter
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

Extraordinary Hail. On the 23d ult.
Coleburg, Iowa, was visited by an extraor-
binary hail storm. It extended over a
space Of five miles in width. Many of the
hail stones we're 10 inches in circumference,
while others were greater in length-being
from to 10 inches long. Many Of them,
upon examination, exhibited moss and va
rious kinds Of grass seeds, which were re-
ceived into the formation of the frozen rain,
and thus were borne through the upper
elements to an unknown distance. The
effects produced by this sudden and almost
unparalleled shower Of hail were terrific"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
LADIES' FAIR AND SUPPER!

Il CHURCH will hold FAIR at Union Hail.
commencing Thursday Ercning, June 24th. tie
proceeds of which are to be applied to charitabl.
purposes, Their Tables will be literally supplied
Milh all the richest Delicacies of the Season. and
large collection of Articles, both useful and orn,
mental, will be exhibited for sale to those who ma
favor them @ith their presence
The MouSrAIS SAx-lloeN BAND and G1Er C,rr
VINO have SO frequently and fayerably entertained
the people OF this community, will be on hand du-
ring the ev ening and greatly add to the interc It
and pleasure Of the happy occasion.
va Doors open precisely at So o'clock.
June -, 1855
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
SALE OF
TRUST PROPERTY,

n the 10th day Of July next, I shall proceed to
~ sell at public auction on the premises Ger
tam Tract of Land situated in the County Of Au-
gusta, containing about
FORTY- ACRES.
and lies between the McAdamized aud Keezlctowp
ROAD Tracts. This Land WAS conveyed BY Benz
ellcr to- me in trust 20 secure John II. kearv "a
hts security in bond Of One Thousand ,lIars T.
r. Linn, due Jan. J 1858, and bearing interest
from Jan. l, 1857. This advertisement IS made in
pursuance OF the following written Instructions
SIR! j. II. McCue will advertis. tn, land Tor
sale or The 10th July next. which VIZ, cosv.yed to
nm IN trust By Benjamin Weller to secure and M
demniiy John 4. Keagy.
DAVID FUITZ.
70 Attorney for Keigy"
Terms made known on day Of sale
JOHN I'll. McCUE.
1uhe ~ looS.-4t. Trustee Of VI ccr.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19
Trust Salel

Ql virtue Of Deed Of Trust executed 10 mn, Inv
~ Jacob &. Roller. and at the request OF Tx. par
ties interested, | will proceed ON
TUESDAY, JL-NE 10Th, 1858.
at the Messy Greek Academy, 10 offer for sale 10
the highest bidder for cash, all the following pro-
erty, to wit:
Grey Mare, Bay Horse. Wagon and Har-
he ad Of Cattle, and all the Household and Kitchen
urniture and Farming Utensils Of said j c. Re-
Ter
There is great variety Of valuable md desira-
bic Furniture to be sold, and bargains NAV he
bought.
1t may probably be arranged On the day of sale
~ allow short credit on purchases upon we'll en-
dorsed Negotiable paper
HCGff W. SHEFFEY.
"a Trustee.
Staunfon. June 10. lS5S.--Spec. COPY It.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

l WISH to sell my interest in the Vim
dictator newspaper Printing Establishment,
(Which interest amounts to -half) The
office is permanently established having a
subscription list equal to that Of almost any
paper in the Valley of Virginia, and the
advertising custom is good, as the columns
efthc 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 papcr-the ma
ter;al is good and a gentleman with some
cash capital can make money. Terms ac-
eommodating. Address,
L. j ALFRED,
Staunton
IE Exchanges please notice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-19

EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE.
" Below we give the Proclamation Of the
President Of the United States converting a
special session Of the Senate. It NAV rea-
sonably be inferred that, in addition to Ex-
ecutive nominations yet pending, there are
treaties or other Executive business to be
submitted to the Senate for consideration.
~ the President Of the United States OF
An,ertca
a PROCLAMATION.
Whereas an extraordinary occasion has oc-
CURED. rendering it necessary and prop
er that the Senate Of the United States
shall be convened to receive and act up
on such communications as have been or
may be made to it on the part Of the
Executive
Now, therefore, I, JAMES BUCHANAN.
President of the United States, do issue
this my proclamation declaring an extraor-
binary occasion requires the Senate Of the
United States to convene for the transac-
ton Of business at the Capitol, in the city
OF Washington, on the 18th day of this
month, at II o'clock at noon of that day, of
which all who shall at that time be entitled
to act as members of that body are hereby
required to take notice.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the
United States, at Washington, this
[snAL. 18th day Of June, Ammo Domini,
1858. and Of the Independence of
the United States the eighty-second.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
By the President:
LEWIS CAss, Secrctarg Of State.