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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
THE REGENT OUTRAGES UPON
AMERICAN VESSELS.
Rule Brittania, rule the waves!
Seize our ships and steal our slay

Rule Brlttania, rule the waves!
Seize ships md steal our slaves.
rod ballad.
We have already advised the reader of
the several outrages lately perpetrated on
American vessels by officers of the British
government, under its claim Of the Right
Of Search, or more properly speaking, Of
its Search without Right. We have also
published the dispatch Of Secretary Cass to
the American Minister in London, Mr.
Dallas, instrncting him to lose no time in
laying before Her Majesty's government
statement Of these outrages, and to demand
that the conduct Of the British officers be
not only discontinued, but disavowed and
condemned and where actual loss has been
sustained, indemnity is to be insisted on.
The Intelligence Of these outrages has
produced deep feeling in the public mind
Of this country 4 difficulty with Great
Britain would, under any circumstances,
have q most important effect in securing
union among ourselves and when that diff
ncuity comes up on the old issue of the
Right OF Search, we can scarcely err in as
Stunning that the effect will be to make us as
nearly united people as. in the nature of
things, it is possible for us to be. 1t was
the practical exercise of the Rightof Search
on the part of Great Britain, that brought
on our war with her in 1912. That con-
test for Free Trade and Sailors Rights
settled none of the principles in controver-
'sy. Great Britain made no concession of
her right to search our vessels, though, till
recently, from the Peace Of Ghent we have
lad no occasion to make any demands up
on her for any fragrant outrages such as
characterized her little previous to 1912.
She must not only disavow and condemn the
recent outrages of her agents, but if she
would maintain peaceful relations with the
United States, she must abandon at once
and forever her absurd pretensions in rela-
ton to her sovereignty of the seas. Up
on this subject, Gen. jackson, but few
days before his DEATH remarked to one Of
his visitors, with an emphasis peculiarly his
own, that these demands of Great Britain
cannot be answered except by the mouth of
the cannon And such is the all-perva-
ding sentiment, the spontaneous feeling of
Virginians, and we believe Of all true A
mericans, at this time. Without an excep-
ton, our people only regret that it was not
in the power of the searched vessels to sink
the searchers and their vessels, too, "deep-
er than did plummet ever sound"
The New York Eupress, respectable
opposition paper. speaks Of Secretary Cass'
note as diguifed and courteous, but firm
and decided
| in our judgement, says the Express,
1T meets the case precisely as it ought to
be met. And we are quite persuaded that
!! the reason for the remonstrance, and the
demand for redress which it conveys, are
50 clear and unquestionable, that II er Maj
esty's Government cannot fail to respond to
! it in becoming spirit, and with promp-
titude which will speedily put at rest all
approximations Of future trouble "-RiicA-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.
The unusual wet weather, which has pre-
vailed all over the Western States, during
the last three weeks, has made farming, to
any extent, impossible, and the consequence
lis, very little Corn has been planted as yet.
Letters which came to hand during the past
week, speak very gloomily of the prospects
las regards the Corn crop. In Illinois, Ken
lucky, Indiana, and this State, not over
|one-ffth Of crop has as yet, been planted
and the ground is generally so wet, that no
attempt can be made to plant. Ordinarily
Corn planting is finished at this date, though
in some years, planting has been done to
some extent, about the 1st of June, but
when planted so late, late and favorable
season is required to mature it. Should the
weather become dry now, and remain SO
throughout the remainder Of the month. no
fears need be entertained that sufficient
quantity will not be planted to make large
Icrop; but the indications up to last evening
did not indicate this. The weather is also
unfavorable for Wheat, making it grow toe
luxuriant, and therefore liable to "lodge''
and to injury by crust. Rye is already
in head, and looks promising. Grass is
very luxuriant, and the yield Of Hay must
be enormous.
AS general thing, with the exception Of
Corn, the prospect Of most abundant har-
vest are, so tar, highly favorable. The
supply Of all kinds Of agricultural produce
promises to be abundant; and should the
weather become dry now, which, to say the
lleast, it is not unreasonable to expect, the
Corn crop will not be an exception.
( The Fruit, chiefly Peaches and Cherries,
have been injured by frosts in some locali-
tiles, but on the whole, taking the country
together, the yield will be abundant. In
the Southern States where the greatest
talarm prevailed regarding the damage by
frost, it has been found, according to the
advices by the last mails, that the injury
was but partial and confined to certain To-
calities. In the vicinity of Knoxville, Ten
nessee, where it was thought the Fruit had
been all killed, it has been ascertained there
will be an average crop.-Cin. Price Cur-
rent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

The Uncertainties Of Histmy. During
the confinement Of Marie Antonctte, the
Queen Of Franco, by the Jacobns of Paris,
she was deprived of the use Of the cosmetics
with which she was wont to givet raven
hue to her naturally silvery locks and his
tory in describing her execution, represents
her hair as changing from jcct black to
gray color through the mental anguish she
experienced. The assassin Orsini lately
executed in Paris for attempting the life Of
the French Emperor, and ruthlessly muir
dering twelve innocent persons, presented
the same apparently strange anomaly from
the same cause When Orsini was arrest
ed his luxuriant locks were as black as
night, but when guillotined they were Of an
iron gray color, simply because he either
neglected his toilet or else was deprived Of
the usual hair dye he previously employed
to give them their black color His friends,
and the papers generally, attributed the
change to another cause, Of course, and we
have no doubt that history will represent
the effect as being produced by the mental
anxiety and agony he experienced during
his incarceration.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
A G A r D
FROM SAMUEL SWAN e co
TO TIE PUBLIC,

The extraordinary course pursued by the
rival managers of different Lott ries to IN
jure us because our liberal schemes, and
prompt manner of doing business has mate
rally affected them, coppels Us to call spt,-
cial attention to the facts, which all who
deal with Us know already hat is, that
our Lotteries are legal the managers aul
trustees honest and honorable men that We
have sold more prizes i'll the last twelve
months than all other Lotteries in the IL
Mon, and that they have been promptly
cashed in all eases on presentation
The effort to injure us is aimed not only
at our business by our rivals, bat is also in
tended to act politically Oh one of our part
ners; and We assure our friends and the
public that WITH Orr CONCERN ALI. Is
RIGHT, and this, the legal investigation
which we shall urge to hearing. will fully
demonstrate. In the meantime sur bust
ness will be conducted as usual
SAMUEL SWAN l. co,
Lottery Managers,
Augusta, Ga.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
London Quarterly Review.

The April No. of this periodical has beer
lit contents are
1. Early Life Of johnson.
2 Fictions of Bohemia.
3. Italian Tours and Tourists.
4. The Progress Of English Agriculture.
5. Michael Angelo.
6. Public Speaking
Z. Siege Of Lucknow.
8. France and the Late Ministry.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

re- The Attorney General, in reply to
call from the President of the Bank of
Virginia, at Danville, for an Interpretation
of the recent Act Of the Legislature in ref
crcnce to Banks, has given an opinion, in
which he states that the Banks of the Com
monwealth are not prohibited by the recent
banking law from paying out the notes of
non specie paying Banks of other States.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
More Outraqes.

New York, May %. The barque John
Howe, while off Auquilla, was boarded by
boat belonging to the British steamer
Buzzard. An examination Of her papers,
&C., was demanded. On her arrival at
Sagua Ia Grande, she was again boarded by
the same party, and her papers were again
demanded.
Seen the Elephom.-J. NJ. Spindle, Esq,
of Culpcper G. IT,, has just returned from
q winters tour through Texas, and is en-
tirely satisfied that Old Virginia is the place
after all,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
ONE HALF THE vINDlcAToR FOR SALE

| WISH to sell my intcrcstin the Vim
dictator newspaper Printing Establishment.
(Which interest amounts to one haif) The
Office is permanently established having a
subscription list equal to that Of almost any
paper in the Valley of Virginia, aua the
advertising custom is good, as the columns
ofthe 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 a gentleman with some
cash capital can make money Terms &C
eommodating. Address,
T. J ALFRED,
Staunton
LET Exchanges please notice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

4 Printers Toast. -Woman-the fairest
work Of creation-the edition being extern
size, let no man be without copy.
Our only objection to the work is that
there are too many gilt-cdgcd and fancy
bound copies in the market.
Gvod Time.-Papers have arrived in
Washington only four and half days from
New Orleans. by the route over the South
western and Virginia Tennessee railroads.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
Sorenad0,-Our friend r Cuprcrr

Serenade.-Our friend, B. CHRISTIAN,
Esq, was complimented with scrcnade on
Saturday night last, by the '.Blind Band
from the Institution, with serenadc. It
was designed as a compliment to Mr.. G. for
the interest he took on their behalf in the
Legislature, i'll obtaining an appropriation
for the purchase of new instruments. The
Band perform in admirable style.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
Outruqes Ly British Cruisers.


New York, May 23.-The barque JOHN
Howe reports that an attempt had been
made, in the harbor Of Sagua La Grande,
to compel Captain Bartlett, of the ship
Clarendon, bound to New York with car
60 Of sugar, to show his papers, and to hoist
his ensign, by an officer of the British
steamer Buzzard. Capt Bartlett refused
The steamer then fired several blank car
tridgcs to intimidate him. The command
er of the steamer, accompanied by 100 men,
proceeded to board the Clarendon. Capt.
Bartlett refused to let any one come on
board. except an officer, who, after an ex-
citing scene, left without accomplishing his
purpose. During the affair Capt Bart
lett was struck, but the officer denied any
intention of SO doing.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

Pleasant Weother.-The various mag
netlc telegraph lines, running along the sea-
board from New York to New Orleans, with
their Emergencies to Wheeling, Staunton.
Bristol, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, and
Apalachicola, all, at seven o'clock Friday
morning, reported the weather clear and
pleasant. This, We believe, is the first time
the telegraph has ever reported similar
state OF the atmosphere over 50 extended a
space OF the earth. The general course Of
the wind was from west 10 east.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

The OM SptrH.-We understand that
some of the brave spirits in the navy, who
are not afraid of hard service, <'aAoat OF on
Shore" have within a few days, rendered
their services to the Government. and ex-
pressed willingness to accept orders for
duty, even in gun-boat if necessary, to
protect our flag in the Gulf, or elsewhere.
This is indeed commcndabe, and it shows
striking contrast to those who made such a
great rush to secure positions in the yatch-
inc squadron destined to the Mediterranean
Hush States,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
Methodist E. General Conference.

At the latest accounts from Nashville an
animated discussion was going on as to it's
constitutional authority to abolish the Gen
cral Rule on the subject of ''bnying and
selling men, women and clildrcn,' &c.
The doubt arises from the fact, that bv an
oversight, the subject was not submitted to
several Of the annual Conferences, although
a majority of wo-thirds voted for the change.
The Committee on Boundaries have re-
ported ia favor of transferring the Danvilie
District, now in the North Carolina Con-
ference, to the Virginia Conference.
Some discussion took place upon reso-
luton recommending the striking out of the
discipline the section ''on dress" Some Of
the reverend speakers were very pointed,
severe and sarcastic in their remarks One
Of them declaimcd in most eloquent man
ner about gold studs. gold shirt butte rs,
gold headed canes and five hundred dollar
breast pins One Of the speakers, who op-
posed the proposition to strike out, said that
preachers would haste to meet the rich
loaded down with jcwelry, when they came
forward to join the church, while the poor
and afflicted we're neglected and uncared
for, &c.
Another, in reply said: s'TfI understand
the General Rule, it is against putting on OF
gold simply as an ornament, which certain
I, ly does not apply to such things as 81 eeta-
cles and canes. And if these things were
forbidden, there is not word in the Scrip
ture against men wearing, but only ''thc
women" 50 that on Scriptural ground we
might claim an exemption from the law.
| Another said: ''We may carry as many
twenty dollar pieces in our pockets as we
please but if we happen to stick little bit
Of it about here somewhere. Qaying his
hand upon his breast, somebody is greatly
scandalizcd We may store up as much
gold as We can in our Golfers, but if we
should make hole in gold dollar and
hang it to button hole some one would
Immediately be offended / heard the &C.
centric Mr.. Maffit say, that when some one
asked why he did not preach against dress,
he replied, that when he went bird shoot
1 ing he always tried to shoot down the bird
and not to shoot off the feathers. | never
did preach against dress; | always found
enough else to preach about; l prefer to
preach Christ and him crucifed Z
! Another &C. Il. Deems) spoke in favor
Of cxpunging the rule, and, among other
things, said: ''The rule would do for the
regulation Of a society, but for the church
to assume to be the mantua maker, millner
and tailor of her members, was contcmp-
tible dissertation of her sacred office"
| After considerable debate the whole sub
icct was indefinitely postnOned
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

A Disclaimer. Lord Napier, emphati-
cally disclaims, it is said, any knowledge
on the part of the Eaglish governments, Of
the outrages upon the American flag. Il
is well enough to disclaim But disclaim
ers wont answer unless these oficious in
termeddlcrs arc dismissed from the service
1t is great pity few of the English yes
sells could not be captured or sunk to the
bottom of the sea.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
7
HON JOHN T.. FLOYD

A correspondents of the Southsde Demo
erat, writing FROM Washington, May 10Th,
says:
The Secretary Of War, Hon. J. b.
Floyd, has gained greatly by the attacks
made upon him. lis position is now. per-
haps, one of the most enviable in the range
Of public life The Fort Smelling sale,
from which SO much was expected by his
enemies, has dwindlcd into very small af-
fair, and the Black Republicans are getting
sick of it. The last ray Of hope they had
has been removed by the memorials pre-
sented by Mr.. Faulkner on Tuesday, in
the House. They came from the Govern
or, Attorney General, Judges, and more
than three hundred citizens of Minnesota,
expressing the opinion that the land sold
for its full and fair value. But the un-
kindest cut Of all, striking under the fifth
rib, is the report of the board Of army off,
GERS, of which Brigadier General Harry
was President, expressing the unanimous
opinion Of the board, that the abandonment
OF Fort Smelling as point either Of defence
or supply was proper, and is no longer
needed for military purposes.
You remember that one of the principa al
points in the Black Republican report was
that no officer Of high grade in the army
had been consulted, and that all disapprov-
ed the sale. The whole affair has resulted
in the clearest exposure Of Black Republi-
can falsehood and malignity that has yet
been made, and as triumphant vindca-
ton OF the Secretary as any public man
ever had from any charge"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

For Greely g. Ca man servant, be-
longing to G. W Taylor, Esq. Of Monroe
county, Ga, after an absence, without leave,
Of two years. during which time he visited
Boston, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago,
&c, has returned to his Georgia home, en-
tirely contented to remain there, after hav-
mg had q taste Of Abolition freedom
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
Geld in Iowa. Considerable cxcit,

TUIU III IOWA. excite
mcnt prevails, at this time, in several coun-
ties in Iowa, owing to the discovery Of gold
in these localities. In the counties of Mad
ison. Lee, Warren, Boone, De Moines,
&C., the proceeds are said to average from
swo to twenty-five d liars per day, and a
large portion Of the inhabitants of that sec
zion of the country are now said to be en-
gagged in digging for the precious metal.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

Fig IN the UheW.-The ilessian hy has
made It's appearance in the wheat in some
part of Prince William county, Va, and is
doing considerable damage to the late
wheat. In other respects, however, the
prospect for fine crop is very cheering.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
ATTENTION.

The members of Fishcrsville Rifle Com
pany are requested to meet at Fishersville
on the 1st Saturday in June, for the pur-
pose of eleoting Officers. &c. A fnll at
tendance is requested at 2 p m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

Cond5-mea. The appointments Of Elem
ing Is. Miller, y. S. attorney for the wes-
tern district of Va, and Wesley Jones, Z.
5. marshal for North Carolina, have been
confirmed
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29

Suicide. u ames Davis committed sui
eide by hanging, at his residence near Nor
louisville, in Albemarle county, Va, on
Friday last. Early in the morning of that
day Mr.. Davis persuaded his wife and FAM
lily to pay visit to a neighbor, and accom-
panied them part Of their way. On their
return he was found dead
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
Episcopal Convensien.-Thc Annual

Episcopal VOHVP1sl6n.-Th Annual
Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, met in Winchester, on the t7th
inst. About so Ministers and lay dele
gates were in attendance, and great harmo-
NY prevailed in the deliberations. The
Convention adjourned on Monday last, to
meet again in Norfolk on the third Monday
10 Nay. 1850
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
CXOECE LFQVORS.

fJ>HE subscriber respectfully infarms the people
Il of Stauaton and surrounding country, that he
has select lot Of Bumgardner's old Monongahe-
la, and other varieties of OLD RYE WHlSKEY
besides choice BRANDIES Gtapple and French)
OF a superior quality.
ALSO
Holland and Domestic Gin,
Rum Port and Sweet Wines,
Scotch Ale, LondQs, Porter, Brown Stout,
Cream Ale, Lager Beer, &C.,
also, an assortment of CONFECTIONERY, for
sale at the lowest rates by
DANIEL MCRPHEY.
IAtman's Old Stand
G. II. Alley, Staunton, Va.
Nav % 1Ss3-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
May 30, 1858. 2w.

ITO TUE PUBLiC.-DR. YOUNG has on hand
Il aud for sale low the following Oils.
Meats Foot OIL
Harness OIL
Tanners Oil,
Fish Oil
Machine Oil
Lubricatng OIL,
Sperm Oil,
solar Nj,
l;ns.~d Dill
taai UIl.
e., III. NE Oil,
Cu.tn OIL,
Jumper Oil
With la.gse ara fresh stock Of Drugs. Nfdi.
cues, Chemicals Paints, Dye Stuhs. Spices &c,
&C., and v hch he offers low for Cash. to pune
tuaI custnnicS
Staunton, May %, 58.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
RESTAURANT.

'1NHE subscriber respectfully informs hi friends
Il and the public generally, that ho has opened u.
KEST.4ESs s.v'Y,
Near the Depot, where he will prepare in the
best style of the cooking art, MEALS. for trax-
ellers and others. His table viii be sulintd will.
the best the Market aturdShiS Bar furni shed
with the choicest LlQUO!:S, and every attention
will be paid to accommodate those who may call
on him.
In addition to Meals at regu A. hours he win al
go furnish SNACkS. at any hour OF the tIav
In view of the times. his charges VIII be moder-
ate, and regulated follows:
For Breakfast, - cents,
For Dinner, Is
For Supper, 25 I"
For Liquors, 81 per drink.
For Bedding, 20 cents
JOHN OIEkRE
Staunton, May 90, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
, NOTICE.

4 ILL., persons knowing themselves indebted To-
~ MRS. S. A. BRfSON, up to January let.
1858, are requested to come forward and settle.
hope my customers will adhere to this, as it is ne
time.
StauntOn, May %. ,5s-3t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-29
powell H.4RRlNO.y;
AT TORNEY AT LAW

STAUNTON, VA.
Practices in the Courts of Augusta and
Highgland.
Office adjoining the Sherifls.
May 20, 1858.
(1OAL OIL LAMP TOPS-For converting Old
~ Oil Fluid, Camphine and other Lamps to burn
Coal Oil, at very trifing expense. For sale by
DR.. I. Il. d j. G. KINNEY
Stanton, May 20, SO.
r ARD OIL, SPERM OIL AND ALL OTHER
IL kinds OF Oils, at
DIR. T. II. 4 j. C. KINNEY,S.
Stanton, May 20, '5s.
IN HALF BARRELS FINE SHAD. for sale by
~ STAPLES, MARTIN 4 co.
:. May %, 1855.