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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

'Sette@e~ts IA Westcrn. Ttryinia,-A cor
respondent Of the Lewisburg Era, writing
from Braxton county, Va, says:
Some of our citizens are about leaving us
to settle at the county seat Of the new coun-
ty, Clay, which, it is said, is to be located
on the north side Of Elk river, opposite the
mouth Of Buffalo Creek, on the land belong,
ing to q company consisting Of your fellow
townsman, Samuel Price, ESQ.,, Allen T.
Caperton, Esq, Mr. Edwards Of New York,
and Major y. w Byrne, of this place,
member Of the late House Of Delegates The
company, it is said, own one hundred thou
sand acres Of land in the new county, con-
tanning immense quantities Of caanel-coal,
bituninous coal, aud other varieties of that
valuable mineral.
Fifty families Of cmigrants, a number of
whom have already arrived, are about to
settle on lands which they have purchased
on the little Kanawha river, few miles
above the Bulltown salt works, in this couu-
ty. The bail is. in motion, and Braxton
VIII soon receive large aceessions to her popu-
lation.
The Coming Crops. -The Journals of the
West teens with announcements Of the
aoarishing condition Of the coming crops.
The same is the ease in Eng land.
&c" See the Advertisement Of Messrs.
BLEDsoE. They arc receiving nice stock
Of Goods, and ask 4 call ON the public.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Won't haze his Freedom. ID ohm Watson
late of the county of Prince Edward, by
will emancipated his slaves, aboat sixty in
number, and gave them some twenty thous-
aud dollars in money to take them to Libe-
ria. At our late Circuit Court, one of these
slaves, man named Caesar aged fifty seven
filed petition setting forth his desire to
choose an owner, whereupon the Court took
the necessary steps, scsordihg to law, to
crafty Caesar in his wishes to remain il
seryitude. FarmriNe Journal.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
EXECUTION OF STOVALL

EAECJ lion OE SIOV ALL
The ex-Rcv. George w Stovall, convic-
ted, at New Orleans of the murder Of Mary
Durand, was executed on the 9th inst, all
efforts to induce the Governor to commute
the sentence having failed The criminal
made speech from the scaRiold, acknowl-
edging his guilt, and expressing his will
lingness to suffer the penalty. During his
remarks lie said
s.Now, gentlemen, | must tell you that I
have not been brought to this end because
| did not know better. vas raised in
county, Virginia, BY respectable
parents, and received pious education
Indeed, may say occupied g respectable
position in society. But I feel. and for the
last fifteen years have been led captive by
The devil, at his will. and now. by an igno-
bic death. I am about to receive the wages
Of sin. I have even held the position of a
minister Of the gospel, and was beloved and
respected as such but this only shows the
height from which have fallen, and from
which all are liable to fall if they yield to
their baser feelings.
''For ten years past have folio wed the
path Of ruin in New Orleans, and here a
misfortune happened me, which darkened
all nay future life, but to which / do not
wish more particularly to refer ] intend
to cast blame On no one but myself AT
forwards l went to Nicaragua, but, being
forced to return again, gave loose rein to
my vile propensities, and in due course of
time became the murderer that | am to
~,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Anot1er Paper.--The Baptists Of the
James River and Roanoke Associations have
recommended to the denomination through
osst the State to establish in Richmond, a
Child's Paper. which shall be adapted to
tie waits of Sunday Schools in Southern
States. There is 40 such paper now pub
lshed in the South, and as this denomina-
ton numbers some seuex hundred thousand
communicates in the Southern States, they
are fully able to sustain one of the kind.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

The article which we publish in to-day's
paper, headed ''Black Republican Pro.
gramme" is from the New York Eveuiax
Post, an abolition organ, aed clearly shad,
ows ferth the policy Of that traitorous par
". A Republican President, Vice Presi-
dent and Cabinet, elected by the free States
in 1861 clear majority in the Senate in
a863-an act Of Congress authorizing the
call Of national convention to amend the
Constitution by abolishing the slave repre-
sentation and the surrender of fugitive
slaves-remodeling Of the Supreme Court
by the election Of new judges, and then to
have all things their own way.
What do the people of the South think
Of the programme, and what would they do
in the event Of this programme being car
ried out There can be but one answer to
this question -Disuaioa. Tie South would
not, nay could not remain in the Union
without degradation. With all the sacred
guarantees of the Constitution broken down
with no security for the protection Of that
property which the Fathers of the Revolu-
ton coyenanted 10 preteat--te remain in
the Union would be disgrace. But it can
hardly be possible that the Northern people
will be SO foolish as to carry out tile iniqui-
tous scheme (admitting their ability when
they know the sad results which must fol-
low. 1t we're idle 10 suppose "that the &C.
vernment would be pcaceatly iaauguratcd
On the new basis" and equally idle to say
that "no power on earth could review Of
alter the result" There would be blood
shed and civil war if cocrcive measures were
used to compel the South to Submission
the equality of the States must be main
tuned or there can be no Union
We lave no patience to pursue this sub
lcct and advert to it only TO warn sipe Soatl
Of the schemes which are in agitatae.a 10 sea
us of cur rights. To talk of the formation
of new parties when such measures are pro-
posed, is ridiculous and traitorous to the
country-tnere can be but one party in the
South ;n' such contingency. and he is 9
traitor % HIS country and Lie Gvd who is
found in opposition.
The reveixtiens in Congress, in the pas
few days, pending the discussions on till
Kansas bill. disclose the fact that no mcr.
slave States are to be admittcd into the IN
iDn,-heDce the opposition that bilf meet
with in tile House, and hence tae prcpret,
Of the South standing frm.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Rerersing the Decision Of the Supreme
Comn-The Galveston CTetas) Csgaiaa,
says: Alcck Green. the brother Of Gen
Tom Green, clerk Of the supreme court Of
Texas, was arguing a case in Austin some
time since, before Justice -, who, "cloth-
ed with little brief authority" felt the im<
portanee Of his position. Green quoted de-
cision after decision Of the supreme court in
defence Of his position. The Judgment Of
the justice was-''It is tie opinion Of this
court that the supreme court erred"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
NOTICE.

Triinblc, Plaintiff. J
; In Char Gerry.
Alexander ethers,Y Defts.
To the creditors OF George Asexar der, and to
said Alexander
Take notice that in pursuance of Decree made
by the Circuit Court OF Augusta County, in the a
bove named suit, viii the tCth day IF Nay,
1858. at my Office in Tie Town of Staunton, pro-
coed to take an account of all liens, whether by
Judgment otherwise. Upon the real esta Is
sought to be sold by said suit and their respective
priorities; at which time will also enquire into
and ascertain the gross and annual value OF said
Real estate, and whether the rents and profits
thereof would be sufi cient to discharge all OF the
said judgments and other liens upon it.
You are required to attend at the time and place
above indicated prepared to prove your liens and
their priorities. 12 -. n. HEN OXEN,
A pril "a 5S-3t Master Com missioner.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Pass the Soeuadrd A,ouxa. About two
weeks ago, man calling himself W. W.
Brown, Pleasant Mount, Pa, called upon
several members of the fraternity Of Odd
Fellows in this city, stating that while on
his way home from the West, he had been
robbed of his pocket book. He exhibited
a forged visiting care, bearing a counterfeit
seal Of Moosick Lodge, No. 400, Pa, and
gave still further proof Of the authenticity
Of his document. Our citizens here gave
him twenty dollars to pay his expenses
home. Subsequent inquiry has proved that
the fellow is swindler-that his card was
forged and its seal bogus. He is supposed
to be one Benz. Wright. He called on the
members Of the order in Ravenna. Ohio,o
the 9th March last, and swindled them out
of fifteen dollars. He sometimes goes by
the name of Wilson Benson, W. w. Brown,
W. Wright, and johnson, of Cherry Valley
Lodge, Ohio, and of King Hill Lodge, St.
Josep1's, Mo-, He is stout built man,
about 5 feet 8 inches in height, without
whiskers or mustaches, black hair changing
to grey, about As years old, broad shoulders
and about 1870 lbs, weight. He speaks in
polished language, and gives plausible ac-
count of his distress. The Press will con-
fer favor upon the order by passing the
rascal round Wheeling Daily Intel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
RAILROAD SECURITIES.

The average cost Of all the railroads in
the United States, in bonds and stocks, has
been estimated at about forty thousand dol
lars per mile, making the aggregate invest
mcnt in this description Of property amount
to the enormous total Of $l,04O, 900 900.
Of this cost about $500, 900, 900 is repre-
sented by subscribed stock. and on this e.
mount the whole profit or dividend paid to
the stockholders during the past year has
not exceeded $4,000, COO, or an average
Of two per cent on this investment. It is
further estimated that the interest on over
$145. 10000 of railroad bonds has not
been paid during the past year, and on a
considerable portion of this amount the pro-
liability is that no interest will ever be paid.
These results have had their appropriate eff
feet in checking the establishment of new
railroads throughout the country, and Of
removing all uneasiness that much addition :
al capital will flow into that channel. - Bal
ttmore american.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
Profound.

The Richmond Wing discovers from the
New York Herald that there we're two A.
mericana at the Qrisini and Pierre meeting
held in New Yofks recently BY foreigners
! From this fact, which any sono Of common
genius would have passed over at glance,
~7thout discovering The startling meaning
which lurked beneath, chat remarkable pa
per draws the profound conclusion that
Democracy is learning to admire Assas-
sination. We expect next to hear that the
Democratic party for some purpose of their
own--to elect a Congressman or Constable
invented the Internal machine. and that
Orisini was even especial agent Of President
Buchanan. It weuld be tale hardly too
ridiculous for party to promulgate which
believed, or pretended to believe, that the
| Pope Of Rome could, and would exercise a
direct influence on the politics Of America.
The Wing dcvoutly exclaims, Thank
Heaven, we never yet heard Of Wnig or
Knew Notiing ~ae did not abhcr it froma
his very soul" Did the Wing never hear
Iof a place called Baltimore Did the
Wing never hear Of class of men called
Plug Uglies? 'sThank Heaven, we new
er yet heard Of a Wing or Know Nothing
who did not abhor it fsoaa his very sos, .
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
ONE HALF THE VINDICAToR FoR SALE

[ WISH to sell my interest IA tie Via
dicator newspaper Printing Establishment,
(which interest amounts to one-half.) Tsse
Office is permanently established having a
subscription list equal to that Of almost "a y
paper in the Valley Of Virginia, sad the
advertising custom is good, as the eoaumns
ofthe paper clearly Indicate. It is no dis
satisfaction with the business that induces
me to sell. There is re better position in
the State for Democrats paper--the rsa~
terial is good and gentleman with some
cash capital can make money. Terms ac-
cenmodating. Address,
L. J ALFRED,
Stanton
HY- Exchanoes nlease notice
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
Monday, April IS, 1858
GIN ATr

Mr.. Slidell presented petitions from .citi-
zens Of New Orleans, asking that aid be ex-
tended to the Collins line of steamers, and
to new line of steamers from New Orleans
to Bordeaux
Mr.. Mason, from the Conamsttiee on For
eign Relations, reported bill for the relief
Of the officers and owners of the private
armed brig General Armstrong.
Mr.. Mason offered resolution making
certain inquiries of the Secretary of the
Navy as to the condition of the u. s. ship
Susquchannah while at Jamaica, and the
assistance extended to her; which was a.
greed to.
The Senate then proceeded to the con-
sidcration Of the Deficiency Appropriation
bill.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After the transaction Of some business Of
an nnimportaut character,
The House resolved itself intc Commit
tee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union
(Mr. Jones Of Tennessee, in the chair) and
resumed the consideration Of the bill to es-
tablish Police for the city Of Washington.
The Kansas Conference Committee m,
this morning, and being unable to agree,
Mr.. English said he woeld submit a new
bill, proposing to substitute the Lccomptea
or finance; and that the question of admis
sion under the Lccompton Constitution, with
the amended ordinance, be referred to fair
vote of the Kansas people, at an early day.
If majority be in its favor, it will be i'm
mediately admitted by the proclamation of
the President. If a majority rsjct, pro-
vision is made in the bill for the new Con-
and the admission of Kansas, af-
ter the census shows the requisite popula-
ton.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
5.485 Prizes amounting TO %3s
Whole Tick cts S1Q--H sfves Sou
<a2O.OOsl

q,
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from to 50, 900 corresponding with
those EuTbers on the Tickets printed ON separate
slips OF paper are encircled with small Tin tubes AID
placed in one Wheel.
The first All Prizes. similarly printed and encrl
cled are placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revolvcd. and 4 number is
drawn from thc wh eel Of Numbers at the same time
Prize is drawn from the other wheel. The Num-
Der and Prize drawn out are opcned and exhibited
to the audience, arr registered ay the Commission
ers; the Prizes being placed against the Number
drawn, This operationis repeated uDtii all the Pr
are drawn mt.
Approximation PriHes,-Thc two preeedi1g
ard the two succeeding Members tV those drawing
the Rrss Prizes wi!l BE ciatitled to IS Approkin,
ton Prizes. For example: if Ticket No. il25U
draws the $50, 900 prize, those Tickets numbered
ll2@S, 1l2A9, l25l, 1882, will each be entitled to
S4oo. Ii Ticket No. SOB .ra~s the $40 900 prize,
those Tickets Numbered '.tS, $40, SOL, j52, viii
each DE entitled 10 $500. and according tn
the above scheme.
Thc5 ,O0Oprizeso S9owll be dctermipc9 BY thels
figure of the Number tina, draws the SO 900 Prizr,
For example. if the Number drawing the SO O,6
Prize ends with No. 1. then all the Tickets where
the number cnds in will be eutited to $40. IT. the
Number ends with No. Q, then I'll the Tickets wheis
the Number ends IN will be entitled to $50, and
to o. .%
Certificates Of Packages will be sold at the follow,
ing rates Which is the risk:
Certificate Of Package 10 Whole Tickets $50
do. do. 10 Half do Al
do. do. 10 Quarter do ~
do. do. 10 Eighth do 10
In Ordering Tickets or Certificates.
Enclose the monev to our address for the Tickets
ordered. on receipt of which they Willie forw ardrd
by frat mail. Purchasers car La tickets ending
in any number they may designate.
The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes Will be
sent to purchasers i'm edately after the drawing,
Purchasers viii please write their signatures plan
ard give1heir Poe. Office. County and State.
Remember that every prize is drawn and pay able
in full without deduction.
All prizes of 81 GOO and under. paid mmediat, W
after the drawing-oter prizes 1T the usual time #
thirty days.
All concentrations strictly confidential.
Orders for Tickctsor Certificates can be address
ed to S.SNAN ( co.., Atlnnfu, Ga.
VA Persons residing Montgomery, Ala.
Atlanta, Ga. can have their orders filled, and
time, by addressing s. Swan Co., at cath
or of those cities.
Ess~ list of the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel. with the amount of the prize that each
one ia entitled to-. will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers:- Nsw Urlea's
Delta, Mobile Register, rhnrie~to" &andord. Nah
riNe Gazette, AHtnfo InteHiy.ncrr Ne'r York Wei
fy Day Book. Snrannah Norming Ns'rs, and Rich
mond Dispatch, and Nem York Dispatch.
Nav "A, 1883.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Tie Weatber.-Ihe weather for fhe
past few days has been wet-very Wet
April seems to have excrted herself to show
l.ev n,ucl, sire could areep. Farmers are
complaining Of being thrown back in plant
ing Corn and sowing Cats. The weather,
at this writing, is fine, but may be only
haunting some che TO gocrt without an UNI
brclla, and cause them to grumble at the
''clcrk Of the weather"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
acknowledgements men hay

RecrHifiug.-Twenty-seven men have
been eal;sted since the LIST of March at the
recruiting station opened in Winchester.
Stations hare also been opened at Staunton
and Lexington. Thirteen men were en-
listed at the latter place last month, and
seven or eight have been enlisted in Staun-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Barn Rurnt.-During the storm on
Tuesday evening last, the Barn of Mr.. -
Click, near Mount Sidney, in this county,
was struck by lightning and entirely con<
sumed. We have not learned the extent
of the loss sustained by Mr.. Click.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Coz. WiSe.-The citizens of Norfolk,
without distinction Of party, have held q
meeting and adopted resolutions compli-
menting Gov. Wise for calling the late ex-
tea session of the Legislature, whereby the
internal improvements of the State were
materially aided. lie deserves it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
NOTICE.
For sale at Or. YOUNG'S.

NOTICE.
4 ARON F. JOHN P. Bi.EDSOE. have remov.
n ed from their Old Stand, into the BRICK
BUILDING near the Court House, and formerly
occupied the Post Office, respectfully inform
their old customers and the public generally, that
they receiving and offering large and
desir able
STOCK or GOODS,
selected in the hest markets with much care, and
which they intend selling .or Ca h. or to prompt
pa wing customers, on the usual time on the most
accommodating terms We have also, on band a
full supply of Groceries,
SALT.
SUGAR.
COFFEE
MOLASSES,
AND FISH,
with every article pertaining TO the Mercantile
business. We respectfully solicit Call from those
wishing to buy goods. !,
Il. +. &. j. z. BLEDSOE.
n. B.-Ca>h pai,! for FLOUR, BACON, &C.. al
kinds Of Country Produce taken in exchange for
Goods. a. E, j. r. Is.
Staunton, April "a, 1853
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

frees. In Germany, Chestnut trees are
planted along Che roadsides, which yield the
villages d large income, as their fruit is
manufactured into starch When America
gets economical our railroads will lie lined
iu the same way.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

The Reviyal.-Thc interest on the sub
ject of Religion, in this place, continues
undated. Preaching is still held, nightly,
in the Lutheran and Methodist Churches,
and weekly Union Prayer meetings, at which
Ministers and members Of all congregations
attend, are held at II o'clock, in the Union
Hall About SO have been added to the
Methodist Church, and large number
have been added to the Lutheran and Bap-
list Churches. ~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Sons Of Temperance. The Grand Divia-
ion Of the Sons Of Temperance Of Virginia
will meet in Bridgwater, the % Il Of the
present month. On the Goth there will be
4 procession. Several temperance cclcbri-
ties are expected to be present.
i Petition. In the House Of Represcn-
tatives Monday. Mr. Garnet presented a
petition froiii citizens Of 1Accomac, Virginia,
asking bounty land for the soldiers Of the
ninety ninth regiment Of Virginia militia,
who served ia lie war Of 1872
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Gene Crazy.-The Londoo correspond
ent of the New York Tribune says, the
King Of Prussia has gone crazy His fancy
is that he is a private soldier. who has just
received lis commission as ensign, but has
since lost his parchment, and is seeking it
il every nook anl corner Of the palace and
garden. eAi
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Brushing UP.-The fronts Of several of
our business houses haze been handsomely
painted within the past few days. Moth
ing Ike it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

WASHINGTON, April 20 The Senate a.
greed to appoint commit ee on Mr. Hous-
toms proposition concerning a Mexican pro-
tectorate.
The deficiency bill was taken up and dis
cusscd
The Senate agreed to reconsider the vote
Of few days ago, postponing till Deceln-
Der next the consideration Of the Pacific
Railway scheme.
House-The House refused to table Nor
rilps land bill, after which the Washins tou
police was tabled-1lO to rs.
The West Point Academy appropriation
bill was next taken under discussion.
MIR. Florence of Pa, gave notice that be
would introduce bin establishing Eve DIFF
fcrcnt European mail routes starting from
New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Charles
ton and New Orleans-but On an entirely
new basis
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

The Election.-The following officers
are to be voted for at the ensuing election
on the 4th Thursday in May next, viz -
Lieut.. Governor, Sheriff, Clerks of the Cir
cult and County Courts. County Surveyor,
two Commissioners Of the Revenue, and
Cons4ables in each Magisterial District. 1t
would be well for voters to bear this fact in
mind.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24
K KANSAS.

The Washington Star says that a major
ity Of the Kansas Conference Co,nmittee
hare agreed on compromise. 1t admits
Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution
provided the people BY vote, agree to GER
tain changes in the terms Of the schedule
which accompanies the constitution.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

Almost Starvation Prices. The Boston
Post extracts the following from the Utah
army correspondence, as the prices charged
by the suffers or storekcepers Of the differ
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

lust received large supply of GILT MOUI-
- DING for Picture Frames, from Is inch to
inches wide. For sale cheap by
DIR. I. II. Il }. G. KINNEY.
Stanton, April "a 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-04-24

ThankS.-TFTe setsqn our thanks to
Hons. John Letchcr and Wm. Sns h, Of
Virginia, and G. C. Clay, Of Alabama, for
public documents.