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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
TO the Voters Of the Wheeling Congress
SiOnal District.

PROSTATE under the bandages of the sur
geon, | must make use of the hand Of
another to say few words to you. have
been brought to this helpless condition BY q
duty which [ conceived was due alike to
you and myself. A public mans reputation
is the heritage Of his people, and he who
would not defend it, when upjustly assalled,
cares neither for himselfnor them. It was
ny intention, during the coming months Of
October and November, to visit personally
those counties Of my district which ! have
not visited since my last election. Much to
my surprise, am credibly informed that
runners are now through the District endeav-
oring to get up Congressional Convention
to meet this fall. It might, perhaps, be
sufficient to say, that such movement Is
without precedent in our District. For not
only has no convention ever been forced
upon Democratic representative, before
or after the expiration Of his first term, but
in every instance he has been suffered to run
second time, without it's necessity or tor
mality. I understand, however, in all their
length and breath, and height aud depth,
the motives which actuate those who are
now engaged in cowardlv effort to crush
me. It is due to both you and myself,
that my position should be clearly, though
briefly defined, and now proceed to do it.
I will allow my name to 60 before no Con-
vention which is held prior to the expiration
of my Congressional term, on the 18th o.
March next, nor until l can have an op-
portunity, during the month Of March and
the early part Of April, Of giving to my
constituents an account ofmy stewardship.
and of making such expositions, in regard
to those who have been warning against me
for year past, as future developments may
render necessary. Ifthen, after full hear
ing, there is an unequivocal manifestation
on the part Of the masses Of the people for
convention, my course will at once be
taken. This is a duty I owe myself, and
I will not relinquish it except with my life
You may strike, but you must first hear
me.
shall, before the close Of Congress
issue notices Of meetings during the pcrioc
herein indicated, and have them placed il
the hands of as large portion Of the people
as practicable.
Respectfully, your Representative,
SHERRARD CLEMENS,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
Saving and Doing.

THE ENERGY OF A HUMAN1TAR1AN.-It
was remarked of Pope Alexander that he
never did what he said and Of his son Bor-
gia that he never said what he did. Pro-
fessor Holloway, the great physician and
philanthropist, reverses both these maxims.
He does what he says, and in order that all
the sick may know what his remedies will
accomplish, he tells them through the press
waht they have already DONE This, it ap-
pears to us, is course that every friend of
humanity must approve. The physician
who makes grand discovery in his art
who in fact fathoms the very sources Of dis
ease, and draws from nature the means of
it's extermiDation-is morally bound to ex-
tend the blessed boon to the utmost of his
ability. So believing, Professor Holloway
has availed himself Of every channel Of in
formation and intercourse that could facili-
tate the diffusion of his Pills and Ointment
in all quarters of the globe. His energy
and enterprise, stimulated by noble desire
to heal and save and strengthen the martyrs
of disease in every land, have carried these
hygeian preparations over shore and sea to
the ends of the earth. There is no motive
50 powerful in the heart Of genuine phi
lanthropist, as the wish to ameliorate suffer-
ing, and better the condition of mankind.
What impediments will it not overcome !
It nerves the heart Of the patriot to save his
country, it lights the lamp Of the philoso-
pher to amend man, it invigorates if it does
not inspire the Christian physician in his
combats with the destroying angel. Sue
cess, uniform and universal, has crowned
the efforts Of this great humanitarian. In
all climates his medicines have curtailed the
census Of mortality The attention of gov
ernments, institutions, men of science, the
press, the masses, has everywhere been at
tracted to them. And this is but .'the be-
ginning of the end" Should their sale and
dissemination continue to increase for ten
years more in the ratio of the last five years,
there will not probably be square league
on the accessible portion of the globe unin-
Guided in the area of their usefulness. On
ward, ever onward is the motto of their
indefatigable inventor, as he directs the
vast system of transit and correspondence,
whose centre is in this city, and whose ram
fcations extend to the utmost limits Of the
ircle of trade.-London "Mark Lame E.c-
press"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
NEW FIRM.

TIME subscriber tenders his sincere thanks 70 his
i friends and the public generally for their for
mer patr onage, and informs them that he is now
in receipt and opening at his business stand new
STOCK or FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Shawls of all kinds, black and fancy Silks, EN-,
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, fine
selection of French Cloth, Cassimeres and Vestngs
Linseys, Flannes, Ginghams, brown and bleached
Cottons, in short, every thing usually kept in .
Dry Goods Store.
Having bought most of my Goods at Philadelphia
Auction Houses for cash, and no partner to divide
profits, can offer great inducements to purchasers.
rs An early call is solicited.
SIMON Fl. HILB,
Oct. 16, 1868. Opposite the Va. Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
GOLD, SILVER AND GIFTED WATCHES

James Fl. Todd ,-Plaintiff,
AGAINST In the Circuit Court of Augusta,
VIM. Ramsey, S. B. Wallace 4 ls.,-Defend ants.
NOTICE,
MIR. S. B. WALLAC E, Sir You are hereby
1vI notified, that ON the 18th day of November,
1858, at the Office Of Niche, Skinner 4 Niche, in
the town of Staunton, in the State of Virginia, be-
tween the hours of A. NJ. and P. NJ, will take
the dispositions of H. n Hall and others to be read
in my behalf as evidence in 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. II. TODD,
Oct. Is, l858.-5t. BY Counsel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
10 advertisers.

Advertisers are respectfully requested to
hand their advertisements in on Wednesday
evening. By 50 doing they will greatly
eblige us, and Inconvenience themselves very
little. We cannot undertake to insure the
insertion Of advertisements brought in after
that time.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
Commissioners Sale.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
- gusta County, rendered at the June term, 1885,
shall proceed on the 18th day of November 1858,
to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder,
TRACT or LAND, originally portion of the
Lebanon Tract Of Land on the Great Calf Pasture
River, containing about 100 Acres, which was
heretofore sold to Geo. w. Swan and John Wood,
and adjoining the lands Of P. A. Heskel Jr., &c.
There are two small tenements on the tract.
TERMS OF Cash to pay costs and expenses of
WITH
ments and the title retained as ultimate security.
HUGH W. SHEFFEY, Com'r.
Oct. 16 1S58-tds-Prs fee S3
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

STRANGERS WARNED AWAY FROM New
ORLEANS Orleans, Oct. 9.-The
Howard Association of New Orleans deem
it their duty to inform the country that the
prolonged existence of yellow fever, and the
present great mortality, are solely owing to
the influx Of strangers, who rapidly fall vic
Tins to it.-Timely notice will be issued
by the association of the decadence and
disappearance of the epidemic
E. F. SCHNEIDER, President.
d.. RICARDO. Secretary.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
D. j. RICARDO, Secretary.

F Robt. Y. Thompson, planter Of
North Carolina, on his way home from the
North, was robbed of SIS, 800, in bank notes,
checks, and drafts, at Fredericksburg. Va,
Thursday. When the cars reached Rich
mond he could find no policeman at the depot
and the person suspected Of the theft made
his escane.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
The Central Rail Road.

We have received of Mr.. Ellet, table
Of the tariff Of tolls on this road, revised
and adopted Sept. 23d, 1858. There has
been no material reduction Of freight on any
articles that we can see, but they have been
so adjusted and proportional, that articles
which formerly seemed very high, have
been reduced SO as to place them within
the reach of consumers, while those which
were transported at lower rates have been
raised SO as to make an equal compensation
to the company. There are many articles
Of freight even now transported over the
road which, far from paying anything, are
carried at an actual cost to the company
This they do to accommodate the people,
and it certainly evinces better spirit than
companies Of the same kind have done be-
fore. These are articles which the people
must have, and the company are willing to
sacl ifce this much for their benefit. These
include such as plaster, coal, lumber, wood,
&c. To pursue this course in regard to all
articles would be simply ruinous, as every
business man must see. In order, there
fore to be compensated for this loss, they
must charge on articles, which bear trans
portation and which pay the owners, such
rates as will both compensate them for car
rying those articles, and at the same time
supply the deficiency Of the cheaper trans
portation. Many have spoken of returning
to the old method Of transportation by wag-
ons, forgetting the benefit that the r. R.
has been to them, aside from aAordipg them
easy and rapid transportation, and making
their connection with the great marts Of
commerce SO accessible. This benefit arises
chiefly from the enhancement in the value
Of landed property; not only the property
lying Immediately contiguous to the road,
but all the property lying in the counties
through which it has passed. This of it.
self ought to afford an inducement for the
road to be encouraged and sustained by the
people. In conclusion, while we would say
that we are no apologists for the conduct Of
any company or corporation, still we can
not but regret to see the course which has
been pursued by some Of the journals along
the line, concerning the officials of the road.
They are by no means to blame for the ac-
tons of the stockholders, and in fact suffer
as much as the Editorial fraternity. The
course of the stockholders we have always
niggardly in the extreme. When
we have said this, we have said all. They
have the right to do as they please, and if
their consciences tell them that it is right
to make any officer pay for riding over the
road, except when on his own train, or to
make editors pay, who have done all in their
power to promote the good of the road, then
we say amen to it; we will be perfectly in
dependent of them so far as that is con-
,erned, but will never do anything to re-
tard the prosperity Of the road until we see
by some outrageous act it deserves it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
re- It is now settled that the Central

~ It is now settled that the Central
Committee will appoint place for the meet
ing of the Democratic State Convention -
We think it very proper that the Committee
should do so, and feel sorry that there should
ever have been any hesitation about it.,
which only resulted in adding another to
the many newspaper wars which have dis
graced the State for the last year.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

It seems to be the opinion Of some cleo
tricians in this country, that the real diff
Guilty in the working Of the Atlantic cable,
is found in the incompetency Of those who
have undertaken to manage it: that there is
not half the difficulty pretended by the SUI
perintendent and his aids.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
TO tho Augusta Democracy.

There will be a meeting on the first day
of October Court, for the purpose ofappoint-
ing Delegates to attend the State Conven-
tion to nominate candidates for Governor,
Lieut.. Governor and Attorney General. It
Is hoped that there will be full attendance.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

A METHODIST MINISTER SHoT. The
Rev. ? R. Green, the minister..in charge
Of the Warren County Circuit, Miss, was
shot at Montalbou, last Tuesday morning
by man named Fisher, who is said to be
an overseer for W. V. Hickey, Esq. The
wound is said to be mortal. Fisher has
fled. The Vicksburg Wing says:
Allw could hear Of the cause of the
shooting was, that Fishers wife had joined
the Church lately-and Fisher meeting Mr..
g.. abused him terribly, and finally pulled
out a piitol and shot him. We hope the
miscreant will be apprehended and meet his
just deserts.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
GABRIEL HIRSH,
j. c. YEAKLE

HAS the pleasure Of announcing to the citizens
IL of Stanton and surrounding country that
he has just returned from the North with large
and beautiful assortment Of
GOLD, SILVER AND GIFTED WATCHES,
He also calls attention to his stock of
CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED
WARE, comprised in part of the following:
Gold, Fob, Vest and Guard Chains, Ladies' Chal-
elain Chains, Gold, Cameo, Garnette and Coral
Breast Pins and EARRINGS. Gold Bracelets, Lock
cts, Finger Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Keys,
Pencils, Silver and Plated Table, Tea and Desert
spoons and Forks, Pickle Knives and Forks, salt
and sugar Spoons silver, Plated and steel Specta-
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, he is determined strictly to ad-
here to it, and is therefore able sell his goods at
such prices as cannot fail to be satisfactory.
Ng- REPAIRING done at short notice, and
WARRANTED II months. His place of business
is at the stand formerly occupied by KAMMEgER &
FLAIG, NB-OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HO-
TEL, where he respectfully invites call from the
Public. G. C. YEAKLE.
Oct. l6, 1858. Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
Commissioners Sale of Lot Of Grount

4 commissioners Sale of a Lot Of Ground.
~ Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, entered at its June term, 1858, in
the Of Warren VS.. Thomas ct ais. / shall on
Friday the 18th day Of November nsrt, proceed on
the premises, to sell the LOT OF GROUND men,
toned in that decree. This lot lies about one mile
from the town Of Stanton, the Staunton and
Brownsburg Turnpike. adjoining the lands of Geo.
7. Rhodes, John Paris and Richard Summerson,
and con tains from FIVE TO SEVEN ACRES with
no improvements upon it except tolerable good
fence.
TERMS.-One- third Of the purchase money in
81 x months, one-third in twelve months and one
third in eighteen months from the day of sale, the
purchaser to give bond with approved security and
the title to be retained as ultimate ity.
POWELL HARRISON, Comm'r Of Sale.
NB- The above lot was not sold, when formerly
advertised, for want of bidders. p. H.
Oct. 16. 1858.-tds.-Prs fee So so
Augusta County Court Clerkss Office, to wits
ESTRAY.-Takenu up by II. F. Grever, on his
II land in Augusta County, on the LIST day of Oc-
tober, 1855, OF the following: description, viz =
COW, with white face, back andi belly, brin-
die sides, has on large bell, well grown, marked
with crop off the right ear and Slit in the same
Supposed to be three years old, and appraised e.
SIS. An Extract-Teste,
VIM. A, BURNETT, D. G.
October 16, 1861
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
G R EAT S ALE!

G r E It SA LIE!
On the 3Oth day of November, 1868.
.WxLLERE HRO.H WORKS..
T WILL sell at public auction on the premises
THE FURNACE,
with the extensive TIMBER LANDS attached.
THE FORGE,
in complete working order.
The Merchant Mill.
which, with the Forge, has the best wa in
the Valley.
NINE FARMS.
varying in size from $50 to 500 Acres of good ara
BILE land, and several of them well improved.
In short, will sell all the real estate of John
Miller as conveyed to in trust by his deed on
the 26th of September, 1857.
This property is so well known in the Valley of
Virginia that any detailed description of it is I'M
necessary, and other will be adopted TO bring
1t to the attention of iron of other States.
The terms of sale will be such, that upon paying
moderate share of the purchase money and secur
ing the remainder, the purchaser shall have lib
era time for the after payments. The precise terms
mill be made known in due time before the sale.
The Iron Works are now in operation, and pur-
chaser of the Furnace or Forge will be furnished
at valuation with the Stock necessary carry it on
Mr.. Miller, who resides upon the premises, will
show the property to persons disposed to buy, and
am prepared to sell the whole or any part of the
property privately.
JOHN B. BALDWIN, Trustee.
StauntOn, Oct. g. 1S5S.-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

A TALK IN H1aH ALT1TUDE.-one of the
passengers in Godard's balloon during the
last trip from Buffalo east, states in his mar
rative that the conversation Of the man be-
low could be heard when the party were at
the height of five thousand eight hundred
feet. A cordial invitation was given the
balloonist, by Hibernian on the sod, 'sto
come out Of that" but was respectfully de-
clined, from the force of circumstances.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
no! We UGLY .ME.V'!

Do you not feel desire to have your fac SMILES
~ preserved tor consolation to those of the same
sort who are coming after YOU, If so then "secure
the shadow ere the substance fail" How can you
40 TINS is the question There is only one way
and that is by going to
Burdett's Northern Sky-Light G allery,
where he is prepared to take the finest pictures Of
every kind, such as AMBKorYPEs, DAGUERREoTYPEs,
PHoToGRAPHs, MELANEorYPEs. PANorYPEs, HoLo-
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 Vindicator Office. Don't forget to call,
B~ Instructions given in the art at moderate
charge.
j. H. BURDETT,
Burwell's Building, Main Street.
Staunton, Oct. 8, lS5S.-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

The CHESS MArcH AT PAR1s--The New
York Courier .des Etats Unis contains
letter dated Paris, September 23d, the
latest date received, which says:
"America has check-mated Europe, in
the duel between Mr.. Morphy, Of the
United States, and Mr.. Harrwitz of Berlin.
The latter has been vanquished, and has
played, for the King of Prussia Get atne
pour ze Roi de Prusse")
What playing for the King of Prussia has
to do with the affair, we are unable to divine.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

Mr.. R. W. Bushnell, who shot himself
at the American Hotel some weeks ago, af-
ter lindering for twelve days, died on last
Wednesday. His is one of the most re-
cases Of the tenacity with which
man clings to life, we have ever heard of.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

AN "UppER Ten" CoNv1cr. Hunting
ton, the Wall street forger, how keeps the
account books Of Sing Sing Prison, smokes
twenty cigars per day, and sleeps on a
comfortable feather bed in the prison hos
pital.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

NLOTHJNG, SHOES, BOOTS, HATS AND
~ CAPS.-I have now opened for inspection
SPLENDID Stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, Shoes, Boots,
Hats and Caps, which will sell for Cash as cheap
as any Northern retail house.
rs Come running, but don't fall down!
s. HlLB
One door from Brandeburg's Corner.
StauntOn Oct 1G, 1858,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT THE
CLOTHING HOUSE,

E0e'ythang an complete acorh;tng order
Communications perfect!
MY friends and the public generally will find the
1Vl above facts verified by stepping in at the a.
bove named Establishment, where very extensive
Stock of CLOTHING has been opened and ia now
for sale. For variety of materials superiority of
style and workm anship, this establishment stands
pre- eminent, and the subscriber has again made it
his especial business in the selection of his stock to
anticipate the public taste and demands. | shall
as to challenge the wonder and induce the pur-.
chase of MY CLOTHING above any other. call
upon my friends to give friendly call and ex-
anime my stock of Goods. In connection with INV
ment of FURNISHING GOODS is on hand. such
as White and Fancy Marsees and l.. B. Shirts.
Silk and Wooden Undershirts, Cravats, Handker
chiefs, Socks, and Collars, Gloves Trunks. Carpet
bags, Hats and Caps. j. POLIITZ
Corner Rooms, Va. Hotel
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16

Augusta County Court Clerks Office, to wit:
ESTRAY.- Taken up by John Kiracofe, on his
" land in Augusta County, of the following de-
ed with swallow fork in the left, and an under
keel and crop in the right cropped horns. abou,
four years old. Supposed to have belonged to a
drove, end appraised at $22.
Extract--Teste, WIN. A. BURNETT, D. c.
October Is, 1S5S.-3t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.
ID SUMMERSON has been admitted as Part
IL. ner in the concern of TAYLOR & HcGE, which
took effect from the LIST inst, and the undersigned
will continue to conduct the DRY GOODS GRO
Gerry BUSINESS, at the old stand of Staples,
Martin \ Co., under the style and firm of TAYLOR,
HOGE 4 CO., where they will be pleased to see
their old friends and customers.
s. F. TAYLOR,
p. HOGE,
r. SUMMERSON,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-16
Terrible Fight at an Agricultural Fair.
CLERICAL TRIAL.

Knoavi7e, Temm., Oct.-The State Ag-
ricultural Exhibition was interrupted this
morning, about IL o'clock, by fatal rem
contre within the amphitheatre, between
prominent citizens CT this and adjoining
counties Mr.. Owen, of Williamson coun-
ty, was shot and instantly killed by Mr.
Coffin. A general battle ensued, in which
General Battle and others of this county
were wounded. The origin Of the difficulty
was of private nature.
The trial Of Rev. }. r. Graves is pro-
crossing before his church here, and is crea-
ting much interest in the community.