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The Washington union., 1858-03-28
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MOURNING SILKS, Opened to-day 20 pieces
lvl various styles widths and prices mourning silks
few cho style second mourning silks
enables
oner ali prices favorable 10 the
northern and cos'rrn correspondents send new supplies
one price only plain figures
ovcrcbargcd.
All be settled before We
dex this point
distrcssiusy hrgc.
determination cash
possible without disturbing pleasant
between
BROTHER,
Central S,ores," building,
March p-lotdf opposite Centre Market
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nOLITICAL TEXT BOOK.---An Encyclopedias CON
pug everything Tor tho reference q the pccia
the United States edited by W Cuskcy %
ma of Representatives NJ the United States
the politician alone thnt this work prepared VIZ
evcry ncqat himself readily with the true c
ing of political issae presented.
speaker who discusses politics fr The incn
on hc s writing speaking about bs
he and speak owDgly' stg ats.,
volume, octave rrcc %. Postage preIMM, 40 cents
For sale In Washington by TAYLOR NAVN,
Books store 80. avenue doors wes, q 9th street
March IL
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g ECOND SUPPLY.--Real good and wide black
~ silks for dounccd dresses ut IS s7 and s per yar extra
ordinary cheap; also, !,
richer and wider black silks making In aProbnoy
much largest and cheapest lot in the District
peces Irish linens all grades thick and thn many Of them
mad % orders In Ireland
The quantity Of linen goods annually passing through
enables the best goods NJ The prices usually
charged for the inferior grades
northern and correspondents send us new supplies
daily
price only marked in plain nsnres hence no purchaser
: overcharged
monthly =.
articles low and fair dealing may be relied on IN all
trnni q ""va,irr,
March O. lotdn opposite Centre Market.
The Washington union., 1858-03-28
March o. l0tdif

TTyAXATION AND THE FUNDING SYSTEM; by
i J II MtCuloch vol. london.
The Logic Of Political Economy; by Thomas Dc Qrincey vol,
London.
ssmondis Political Economy, vol London
An Essay Depenienccs by George Cru
wall I1wis; l vol London
National ~ Political Economy, by Frederick List vol
The Political Economy by Francis wayland, D.
vctIiake's Poiticni Economy vol.
Humphreys Manual II Political Science.
Funding sysm of tho United States aud Great Britain W ra
athnn Elliot. .ss3s3
MIR "a rRANcK TAYLOR
TIME PLACE TO GET PLAYING CARDS.
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Mar ~

William Birckhsad - Plrncll Tosdvinc.
administrator of Matthias nprmap,
Elizabeth Dorman Robert W. Dough
er,y, Emily Frames Dorlnan, Thomas
Dcrman, John Dorman. Aurelia Dor
man, Matthias Dorman, Amelia Dor
man, and William Edward Iprnan
The Washington union., 1858-03-28

p.rARrMEsr.
Floyd Secretary OF War; ". Dnkad chief clerk,
subordinate clerks two and four watehmen Tho
olowing bureaus attached 70 this department
Commanding Generals Oo1hs office at the head OF which
lieutenant General Scott, is at New York
Adtont Greuls 0GceCo samuel Cooper Ajntant General
Acknowledgement Major d. Townsend Brcvet Capt Williams,
and revct Capt r. Garechc Judge Advocate revet Major John
Lee clerks In this Office kept all
The records which refer 10 tho personnel OF the hs rolls &c
II IS here where all military commissions made out
Q,nrteraao Generals 0ce-Brevet Major General s Jesup,
quartermasor general AssistansConel Thomas Captain
Miller and Brcvet Major
Foymaa Generals 0HeCo T. Iarncd, general
Major leslie district paymaster eight clerks and
CommiSsory Generals oGen George Gibson,
era assistant Captain d. l. SIMPSON clerks
ger.
Surgeon Generals 0ocGen Thomas lawson, general
assistants DR. r. C. Wood and pr G X Wood three clerks
OosGeneal Joseph Totten engineer
Captain VI @ Wright; I've clerks and ono messenger.
typographical Burorpco J. Albert, corps
Captain Woodruff four clerks and
Ordnance VI r. Craig colonel Of ordnance asssant
Capt. Vim. May nader; eight clerks and
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

plan than that suggested by Mr.. Ellet, do
50, and act on it, if not, try his, and lose
no time in setting it on foot Now, that
your work is within nine miles of it's final
terminus, and that you are on the eve Of
passing through the Blue Ridge Tunnel,
and having completed road from Rich
inond to Millborough, is the best possible
occasion for inaugurating system Of tariff
charges, based on a sound and scientific
foundation, and looking equally to the pros
perity Of the company and Of the country.
The labor will, no doubt, be a great and ro-
sponsible one, requiring the utmost care in
avoiding erroneous estimates of cost and of
prohibition with careful and experienced
eye to the best interests Of the trade, and
to the proper and judicious determinations
in favor Of particular articles. But, when
done, it will be noble monument-a guide
for you and your successors, and for the
other Improvement companies of Virginia.
1t will be proceeding infinitely more wor-
thy than that Of the company, in reference
to free tickets, to be communicated to rail-
road companies Of the State ard to future
railroad conventions.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
Foreign Periodicals.

The Edinburg Reuiem. Contents of the
January No: 1. Prospects Of the Indian
Empire, 2. Milman's History Of Latin
Christianity, 3. Scottish University Reform,
I. The Angel in the House, S. The Ad-
dington and Pitt Administrations, 6. Tom
Browns School days, 7. Able lie Dieu'e
Memoirs of Bossuet, 8. The Hawker's Lit
erature Of France, 9. Lord Oyerstons on
Metallic and Paper Currency.
The London Quarterly Contents: /.
Difficulties Of Railway Engineering, 2 The
Historic peerage, g. Tobias smollstt, 4
Wiltshire, 5. Church Extension, 6. Sense
Of Pain in Man and Animals, T. Woolwicl
Arsenal and its Manufacturing Establish
nents, S, Our Indian Empire.
Republishcd BY Leonard Scott s Co.,
New York, at IS each per annum.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
A FORTUNATE MAN.

1t was recently noticed that tie great
"Houmas" plantation, near Donaadsville,
La, had been sold to Mr. Burnside, Of n
Orleans, for $1,ooO,ooo. The Union,
Monroe county. (Ya.) Democrat says:
Mr. Burnside is member of the great
dry goods house of 8. Burnside & Co, and
was formerly merchant il this place. At
ter his arrival in this country from Ireland,
he was first employed by man by the name
Of Robert Wiley, a merchant then in Fin
castle, Va, as .'store boy" lie honestly
served out his time in that capacity, and
then came to Union to clerk for Col An
drew Beirne, which be did for several years
and then became partner in the concern,
and made one Of the most popular, enter
prlsing and substantial merchants This coUn-
try and community ever were blessed with.
After the expiration Of FIVE years he went to
New Orleans, where be and Col Beirne en-
gagged as partners, in Wholesale CONNER
cial establishment which has resulted in en-
abling him to purchase the most desirable
and extensive property Of the kind, in the
United States. So much for early tutoring,
business tact, and untiring application TO
business.
The salary of Henry Ward Beccher is to
be raised to g. 900.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
Bank Denomination Fiji.

The Bank denomination" bill passed
the Senate on Tuesday last by a constitu-
tional majority. A copy ofthis most i'm
portant bill will be found in another col
umn. The following is the vote in the
Senate
ArBs-Messrs- Amber, Brannon, Bruce,
Campbell, Catlett, Cobb, Coghill, Coleman,
Day, Douglas. Floyd, Funston, Gatewood,
Hairston, Huddleston, Layne, Logan, Neal,
Of w., Neal, Of n. Old, Paxton, Rich
mond, Smith, Of G., Taliaferro, Thomp-
son, WEIGH and West-27.
NAYs-Messrs. Armstrong, August, Bra
den, Caldwell, Deneale, Deskins, Flood,
French, Hubbard, johnson, McKenney,
Rvea, Smith. Of j.. Thomas, Warth and
WoodiDg
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
The legislature,

Nothing Of importance, save the passage
Of the Militia and Bank denomination
bills, has transpired in this body during the
past few days, and We omit further pro-
ceedings. It seems, however, as if mem
bers were determined to leave the public
business but half completed, an effort to pro-
long the session until the 22d Of March
having proved unsuccessful. If the session
is not prolonged, it is thought an extra sos
sion will be called.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
Railroad Bills before the legislature,

The Legislature will soon determine on
its railroad policy. A few days will decide
whether the great works now in progress of
construction, and some Of them nearly fin
lshed are to be prosecuted toscompletion, or
suspended for an indefHite period; wheth
er the millions already expended on our un-
finished lines shall be rendered available and
profitable by wise and statesman-like pol
icy, or unavailable and worthless by an un-
wise and understandable policy. We hope
that the representatives of the Common
wealth will act with a just appreciation of
the heavy responsibility that rests upon
them
The bill for an appropriation to the
Orange aud Alexandria extension will be
voted upon in day or two, in the House of
Delegates, and the Covington and Ohio bill
comes up next in order, in that body-the
Senate having already passed by hand
some majority.
We have heretofore given some of our
reasons for favoring an appropriation to each
of these important works, and it is not our
purpose to add to them here. Suffice it to
say, that they are both improvements essen
tial to Virginia. The completion of the
Covington and Ohio road will bring us a
trade from the mighty west by which the
State will reap the truition of one hundred
years's hope. The revenue now derived
from tie Central road and the James River
aud Kanawha Canal is mere circumstance
in comparison With what may be confidently
from both after railroad connec-
ton shall have been formed with the Ohio
The Baltimore and Ohio road when in ope-
ration only to Cumberland, Maryland took
in annually alqat AS many hundreds Of
thousands Of dollars, 40 it now, after it's com
plation, takes in millions So will it be
With our Central line. It cannot be other
wise
The coa'pletion Of the Orange and Alex
aria road will give the finishing touch to the
last link in the great chain of direct connec-
ton between Washington city and Memphis.
The necessary appropriation to this object
is demanded BY every consideration Of pa
triotlsm, duty and interest We believe
that the Orange and Alexandria, after its
extension to Lynohburg, will become one Of
,he paying. roads il the u. States. -Erun,.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
For The I;odico,or

MEssKa. Errors, y on will please com
ply with my request. to continue to pro-
pound my Kansas interrogatories until they
are answered BY the Spectator. It is a
trite apothcgm that mo man can ride two
sides OF saplingwithout damage to himself, y
aud the Spectator" will do well to heed
It's teachings
BETA-rnE LEARNED GRguAs.'
Where does the Spectator stand on the
Kansas question Is it in favor Of the adj
mission into this Union, of Kansas, under
the Locompton Constitution ? Does it side
with Wise, Giddings. Seward and Douglas,
in opposition to the Lccompton Constitution,
or does it take grounds with the President,
in favor Of that Constitution and the admis-
sion Of Kansas into the Union, as slave
S tate under it?
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
The Volunteer Company.

We have been requested to call the at
tention of the citizens to notice in to-day g
paper in reference to the formation Of a
Military Company in Stanton. AS this is
q subject of some interest to all no argu-
ment is necessary, We hope, to induce as
many as can to attend the meeting on Mon
day evening next. The young men ask
your friendly aid and comfort in their
undertaking.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
MIR. PRENTICE,S IECTTRF-

GEO. D PREsr1cB, Esq delivered a Lee
tnre IN staunton, on Friday evening last,
on the subject Of American Politics. 1t
was good Lecture, replete with good sense,
SQUAD argument, and biting sarcasm The
audience was large, attentive and respect
ful, and We have heard but one opinion as
to the merits Of the Lecture and that re-
fleets the highest credit upon the dixtin-
guished speaker. Mr. Prentice was intro
dlsced to the audience by Thos. j. Niche,
Esq. A the conclusion Of the address the
Mountain Sax Horn played several national
airs. While here Mr. Prentice was the
guest Of err friends, John II. McCue and
John .. Iu4hcilen, Esqrs.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
NOTICE.

WE Grocery Store in the Basement of the Post
4 Office lately occupied by Francis O,Rourkcs
has this day been purchased by me, and have en-
plloyed the said Francis my Agent, to conduct
the establishment in future, and, Also to collect,
settle up and receipt for all money due his books
which have likewise purchased / shall contin
ne to keep on hand desirable Stock of Goods and
Groceries and ask of the public liberal share Of
patronage. DANIEL O'ROUkKE.
March 8, 1S5s.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
TO THE VOTERS OF PENDLETON

feltoD Citizens - Hi
!HE undersigned offers himself az candi-
date Tor the Office Of SHERIFF of Pendle-
ton, at the ensuing election, and fatters
himself that his long experience in busi-
ness. and his known activity and devotion
70 whatever be undertakes, will secure for
him the support Of his countymen.
II elected, he PROMISES faithful and &C.
tive discharge Of the duties Of the office, as
the surest means Of commanding himself to
the favor Of an intelligent public, as we'll as
Of making the Office profitable to himself,
which are tho two chief objects he has in
Wow
while ho will highly grst;aed by the
support of his fellow citizens and thankful
for their favor, he will have no quarrel with
any man for voting his preference whatever
it may be.
E. 7. SAUNDERS.
Psadleton County, March /, 1858
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

Appointment.-We are gratiied to learn
that our young friend, Mr.. A. N. M1cn1r,
(son of cur esteemed partner, I. J Niche,
Esq. ) has received from Government the
appointment Of Captainey Of a company
train to transport supplies across the Plains
to the army in Utah. Any persons TO the
number Of 20o) who may go to Leaven-
worth City during the months Of March,
April and May, will find employment and
good pay. Our young friend has promised
ua, on his arrival there, an occasional letter
from that distant country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
CONCERT'.

The Musical observation-disclosures sax.
Horn Band, Orchestra and Glee- Club res
pectfully announce to the public that they
will give their
THIRD GRAND CONCERT
at Union Hall, on Erid,,y epening nert, the
12th inst. The Programme for the occa-
sion will be almost exclusively neu, and
much improved.
Please see forthcoming Programme,
March 6. 1858 -lmo-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

RELIGIOUS Rev. JNo. A. BRoApus,
of Charlottesville, has delivered during the
course of the present week, in the Baptist
Church. in this place, series of profound
discourses, which are attracting large au-
diences and producing serious impression
upon tae minds eff bis hearers.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
TKEE W EEEExs SDgYFs

At the instance OF lany pe SOP. In dif.rgu,
Psits Oh the country, have resolved 70 is.ls
WEEKLY EpIrOS Of THE soCsP
This Edition will contain tho chief Editorial lil
Literary articles OF the daily paper besides va.i-
city of news and Communications
The EEKLy oourH will be sent TO q eiIgle sub
sGfioer Tor one year on tho pre- payment oi So bat
clubs, of three or moro, vii! ~ furnished 1t tn.
following rates:
For three copies Sc 90
. tive 80
q ten Is 90
In every tho money must accompany the or
der.
sued IN a few days. Persons wishing complete
he must send their names in Immediately.
ROGER \. PRYOR.
March 6, 1853
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
Re Organization Of the Militia,

The Bill for the Reorganization of the
militia, which originated in the House of
Delegates, passed the Senate on Tuesday
last, with but slight amendment AS soon,
then, as the provisions of the law can be
complied with We may expect to see the old
fashioned musters and trainings re-estab-
llshed. Do You hear that, boys See the
law in another columR.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

TO LAND BCTEP.V.

0N Thursday. The l8,A day Of 5farca, 1883. at II
- O'Clock 4. ~. viii proceed. tho premises
to sell at public auction that very Tal@ablo FARi
belonging to Chesey Kinney, containing $40
ores, lying both sides OF the McAjsniiz, j
Road, II miles n L. from Stanton Persons in
want OF Farm are invited to inspect the premises,
and attend on the day of sae, e. bargain viii Ia
sold. II the day above appointed should prove too
Indictment for the sale to take place. the land will
bo offered ON the next fair day
Terms OF SALE.-One third Of the rurct ese mon
80 or 60 days satisfactorily endorsed with intere
added, will De accepted for the hand ga = meut)
and the reside in two, and three years from
day OF eaie for which bond and good security will
be required and lem retained upon tho laud un-
I'll the purchase money is all paid
II. Nj. BELL, 4 ttorney in fact
March =, 1855. for Chesiey Kinney.
=, Spectator and Rockingham Register please copy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
TIE IATE
ssF.AsG KANSAS, s
CA a nj = w ~ At

Vt. y " NV = =
FsEHE subscriber las on hsnd fine sssurslacnt Of
A Superior quality Of HATS oil ali r.xes, or II,
own iinls h. and Of Northern make. Also. a guam
ity OF CATS, of al sizes, OF very neat fnish,
which he is disposed to sell at moderate profit f.r
GAsu. Persons who may DO in want OF q cnvr.-
ing for the head to protect it from the bla d. ~
the plttess STERN, respectfully informed that
HHlti is prepared 20 furnish ,aJ necessary arti-
Gle.
My accounts are made OF, snd ara ready Tor
settlement. PLEASE cal. aud ,gttie r...nk d for
The patronage already sigcd ths subscriber a.ss
4 continuaAct Of the sstae.
~ Highest cash price: giscn for PJ1RS.
WI rIaY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

HAVING purchased the interest u T1a. c.
4 4 Graham ID assets VI the tirps oi Wfn L. q a.
ham d Co.. shall herositer conduct tho BCTt:i-
ERlNG BUSiN ESS in nay own name.
Persons indebted to said hrin, are hafvby r.ali-
red to make syfnest to me Forthwith as 81, claims
due to it, which are not Ss1Sd with me- III q req
sonable time, viii be placed III the bands o. an on
Ger for collection. Persons having claims against
said concern, will present them to me IS usual.
The OF the firm Will BIS .sed only III settling
the business of tic firm.
will be found at Market three ti,nos week, on
the regular market mornings with my usual varic-
y of Fresh Meats. My friends and the public a
invited to give call.
THOMAS l.. HARTMAN
March g. 1853
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
For the Yindicaf0l

For the indicator.
dfessrs. Editors Please allow mo to
say to the people Of Augusta that there is
9 probability Of one and perhaps more can.
didates being announced for the Clerkships,
and, as there may be wider range for Sc
lection, to make no committals until all the
announcements are made. \.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

HAVING purchased out tha whole SOCK OF
~ CLOTHING, GOODS, &c, OF Mr.. 4 i.Jwea-
stem we will continue the business at his old stand
where We invite our old friends to give u sail
Q VIII Se prepared at ali times to furnish hna
assortment ct Clothing Of the latest styles. cGka
Foa CASH. and eth oalY. We will sell at thosS
rates The beat and cheapest Clothing ever sold ID
ti4ls country. 1t is useless sav ANYTHING in re-
gard to our character for fair dealing, as We A,pa
the citizens OF the town and country have not 10
gotten Us since we lately resided in this place
Our oid friends and the public generally are rss-
pectfuiiy invited IL give Ii. call. They will re-
eeiye polite attention and can examine good,
free OF cost
PARTICULAR N0TiCE.-AN persons indebted
to our firm are arnestly requested to pay up with
out delay. Henry Frank. who may ALWAYS be
found In the store. ID horzed collect and give
receipts. STEINER, BROS. J. co.
March 6, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

I AND WARRANT LOST.-Notice is hereby
- given that application will be made to the
commissioner o. PENSIONS tor the issue of dupli-
cate of Land Warrent No. 1893 for so acres, issued
to Mathew W. Maury under the act of March 3,
1855; the same having been lost and a ,eat en-
tered against its location
March 6, lSoS.-6w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

I'M Monday evening last, the Cars, between
~ Millboro' and Staunton, or else after arriving
at Stanton, was lost by the undersigned, lop9
Morocco Pocket Book, containing about S23 90. in
Gold and Silver, and also the Free Papers of Pleas
ant Morris, and Elizabeth Henry. A reward Of
800 will be given for the recovery of the Pockat
Book and contents. PLEASANT MORRIS
March, 6, lS5S.-3t.* free man of Colo~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
e. STOCKERT,
BOOT - SHOE .W.1KER.
SEA TMTNN wa

r1NHE subscriber respectfully informs bis friends
Il and the pnhke, that he has just received large
supply of Boogs AND SHOES, of all DESCRIPTIONS s
s-S end sizes, which he is prepared to
III sell at prices as Lew, if not LOWER
eas~E II -. than ever offered in this :parket
EA The work is of a superior kind, and
80 E purchasers will find it to their in
terest to call and see him before buying elsewhere.
Ladies Shoes from 6219 cents to a higher price.
ohilcren's Shoes from Is cents to higher price.
buyers are respectfully requested to call, as they
may rest assured that BARGAINS may be had,
4 woI Of his own warranted to rear rel, and
g be made ofthe best material. E..S.
Mach g. lo5e.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06
..vILIT1RY MEETING.

MILITARY MEETING.
F9SiIOSE of the citizens of Staunton favorable to
4 the formation Of VOLUNTEERS COMPANY,
are requested to attend a meeting on Monday cuen-
sae ne, t, at a o'clock, at Union HALL
This invitation it not confined to those who pro-
pose to become active members of the Company,
but to all rho are frfsaaly to its organization.
Spectators are expected to be present.
WIN. II. HARTMAN,
H. Fl. PECK,
JAS. H. WATERS,
FHOS. J. BURKE,
WIN. PRICE,
GEO. W. IMBODEN
March 6, 1858. Committee.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-06

q" our correspondent, is postponed for
the present, aad for reasons which be will
appreciate