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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
Epidemic Disease in Virginia.

Terrible FATALITY The Romney Va
Intelfgencer Of Saturday says:
r Dysentery Of virulent type, IS prevail
ing to fearful extent in Pendletoh county
A letter from Franklin, the County seat,
dated the 2Sth ult., says 'sthat Mrs. Martha
Mccoy was buried on the previous day,
and also Mrs Dunklc. Isaac Finn died
some two weeks ago, and since that all his
children four II nrmbdr I am not able to
give the names Of all who have died during
the last month, but there has hardly tcen .
day but there has been from one to four
deaths day for several weeks past. At
this time there are not SO many cases Of the
disease in town. Mr.. Campbell Masters is
still poorly and is not expected to recover
Mrs. Fairburn and child; j. G., HIPS
child Mr. Skies children and some blacks
are suffering from the disease. The Doc
tors are all going constantly, and there is
no telling when It will abate.
Another letter from the same place, dated
the LIST inst, says MIR. Campbell Masters
died on Thursday last, about 4 P. NJ, and
since my previous letter we have had some
10 Or IL deaths, mostly children. Mr.
Philip Bible is very low and not expected
70 recover. The disease, am told, is some
what on the decline, ct any rate, this is the
case about town." nj
This painful disease is also prevailing to
an alarming extent, in this county, on Cab
in Run and it's tributaries A corrcspcn-
dent writes that 'several persons, both old
and young, have already fallen prey TO it;
and many others are now confined to their
beds on account thereof. And SO stubborn
is its character that it refuses, in almost
every case, to yield to the usual medical re-
needles Truly, this is a sad and distress
ing state of things"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

The Circus. Robinson Circus is coming
on Monday, AID the excitement prevailing
among the Little boys'is unspcakable. We
see this Cifsus me ntioned with commenda-
ton by many os cur exchanges and from
what we have formerly known pesonally Of
Robinson Circuses, we think, the praise is
not unmerited. We anticipate great crowd
ON monday
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

As an evidence Of the excitement still ox-
listing in regard to the discoveries Of gold in
the extreme Northwest, it may be mention
ed that the steamer Moses Taylor from New
York for Aspinwall, took out on Thursday
about nine hundred passengers, large por-
ton OF them for Fraser River and the gold
digSings. Attemps were freely made to
swindle passengers in the sale Of tickets by
spectators. The Golden Gate will receive
the passengers on the Pacific side.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

M'. John M. Dassiez.-The Richmond
Examiner of Tuesday, announces that Mr..
John NJ. Daniel, the former brilliant and
distinguished editor Of that paper, in pur-
suance Of a right reserved to himself in the
sale Of that newspaper five years ago, has
re-purchased an interest In the same, and
will in short time return to Richmond and
resume his former editorial position
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
A Confession Of Weakness.

That the Addition spirit is dying out at
the North, we have seen for some time, but
we had not expected that any one among
the fanatics would admit the truth. Imag-
inc our surprise, then, on looking over the
New York Aaati-slavegy Standard, to find
these significant expressions, contained in
two cards put forth in that paper by COM
mittee Of females, who seem to be especially
appointed to raise, by annual fairs and ami
versaries, funds to be expended in the
Abolition enterprise. Here are the ex-
tracts:
''The money we have annually raised has
been hitherto employed to sustain the Ma
tionaI Ant; Slavery Standard, the organ Of
the American Anti-Slavery Society. But,
following the recent indication Of the Exc
cutive Committee, IN making individual eff
forts to place that paper on a self-su supporting
subscription basis, we shall enable them to
devote the resglt Of our Joint financial eff
fort to sustain eloquent and faithful lectures,
now SO much needed, and in far greater
numbers than heretofore.
"There is need that the next fair should
surpass all previous ones in pecaniary. re-
suits; for the times demand that the trum-
pet-call Of the Abolitionists should sound
loude and louder above the din Of the po-
litical arena and the controversies Of ecle-
siastical organizations.
There is no installing the tenor Of these
sentences, and the cards have others equally
strong and significant, some appealing most
piteously for money. From all which, the
inference is irresistible, that these ssshe"A Alb
o,';;tionists are alarmed by the aspects Of the
times. and feel the need of increased zeal
and energy on the part Of all Abolitionists.
This necessity can only arise from the fail
ure of their former efforts and the percep-
tible loss Of influence over the public
mind.
The confession is put forth with the view
Of stimulating Abolitionists to renewed ac-
tivity, but we venture to predict that it will
have the opposite effect. Rats leave the
sinking ship, and now that it's friends admit
that they ere losing ground, we may ex-
pect much greater detection from the ranks
Of Abolitionisln AS piece Of party poll
cy, the announcement is stupid, bat for the
sake Of the country, we rejoice that it has
been made The total extinction Of Adolf
tionism is what is needed to give peace to
the country, and this step will aid materially
in bringing about that result South.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
CHICAGO.

We have had the pleasure Of meeting with
Mr.. john D. NJ Carr, from Chicago, who
is now staying at the National Hotel, and
engaged in selling Real Estate. We adj
wise our friends to call and examine his
Maps ofChicago, and see what neat city
it has conae to be within few years.
This city presents ore Of the most unez-
ampled instances on record Of growth and
prosperity arising from the advantages Of its
position. Situated as it is near the South
'ern end of Lake Michigan, with wharf
whore vessels Of the largest tonnage may
load, possessing direct water communica-
ton with the Atlantic, SO that vessels load
ing here, save the trouble and expense Of
reloading forsLiverpool With these advan-
tages for shipping, Chicago is fast outstrip-
ping all her competitors as the queen city
Of the West. Nor are her advantages for
internal trade by any means inferior. Far
from it. In the first place she is situated
in one Of the most fertile portions Of coun-
try in the world, commanding BY railroad
and lake navigation the trade Of Illinois,
Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and
a large pars Of Missouri besides, tie vast a.
mount Of territory yet to be settled and pro-
vided with a market, for a portion Of which
she must come in. Twenty seven different
railroads centre in the city, and forty-dve
trains arrive and depart daily. Her Post
Office in the second in point Of business in
The Union. Persons wishing further in
Formation can obtain it by calling at the
National Hotel and procuring map free of
charge.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

The Rash to the Goyd REGIONS. --The
New York Express says = s'The emigra-
ton from this section Of the country towards
the Pacific, under the Fraser River cold
stimulus, is just beginning to assume the
proportions Of a grand rush" The Mo-
ses Taylor, which left the Aspinwall on the
9th, bad twelve hundred passengers en-
gagged, and it is q fair presumption that,
could she find room for them, she could
have twelve hundred more. IF the rest
news from New Caledonia is confrmatory
OF former accounts, it is safe to calculate
that every vessel hence for that region will
60 out full. We see by our exchanges that
emigration parties are forming, in compa-
nies of tens. twenties and iifties, in New
England, Central New York and out
West"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

Gen. JVm Walker. We learn that G en-
VIM. Walker is off again on a ftlibustering
expedition to Sonora. It is perfectly plain
that this gentleman will have to be knocked
on the head, before his interesting pranks
are happily terminated. He has about L.
900 men armed with minnie rifles and eigh-
teen cannon.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

1g' Almost as regular as Friday comes,
man is hung at New Orleans. On Fri
day last, Joseph Wright, alias Trip, suf-
fered the extreme penalty Of the law, within
the walls of the Parish Prison.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
MEDICAL NOTICE,

mrs. JAMES r. CLARKE and Is. T. nor
~ klNS, having located permanently a. tho
Village OF Mt. Scion, in Augusta c,antf, and en-
tered into corartnersp IL HE practice of thei,
profession would respectfully tender ;heis services
to the public. They may ALWAYS tx. found at Thea.
respective offices when not professionally engaged.
Fees roderate, and additional charge where
Che serS ices of both may BE- rrq;deed.
p. S.--Dr. Clarke takes THIS opportunity 20 re-
turn his sincere thanks ior the vryy g. tell pIf
ronage bestowed upon him heretofore and would
solicit its continuance to the new flu a.
Mt. Scion, Va Aug. ii, IS58.-Iino Spec. cy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
a MULLER VA 1FTED.

Y1Vhe recent death of Mr. Jacok Fiier has left d
d vacancy if the mill Of the subscribers and they
a:e DESTROYS of engageing suitable successor to 50
estimable man.
The mil is large new ooe with all the modern
improvements in machinery, and is in perfect or
der. The wheel is an OVERSIGHT, IL Feet high and IL
feet wide. and command the water OF the whole
South River.
The mill IVES designed to pack from 80 to so bar
rels of flour per day. .
1t is situated ON South River 81 miles above
Waynesboro', in a fine grain growing region. and
there is other mill on the river, above, for IL
miles.
No one need apply, who cannot bring unques-
tisnable evidence Of capacity, honesty, industry
and sobriety. GERARD B. STUART.
.f.s. M ALEX. II. II .STURT.
Staanson, Aug, f4-Spec Copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
NO HUMRUG

Is connected with Robinsou's Great Circus Com
Il pany which performs here en- Monday the 10th
inst. ETerything published in the bills will be per-
formed BY the Equestrian Company in the Union:
Don't be deceived BY promises of mpossibilities to
&c accomplished by wonderful Elephants but 90
and see Robnsons fine collection Of animals, In
correction with the unriraled attractions of the
arena.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

SALE OF FUaNIIURE.-We will sell, in front
~ of the Cour house, on The fourth Aondag of
August, esd, lot Of excellent FURNITU RE,
consisting of Chairs. Tables, Mattresses, Bur eaus
Bedstesss, &c. Persons ID want of anything ID
this line, will 90 well to atterd the sale.
TERMS fen fo&rs and Under, Cash over
that amount, four months tredit, well endorsed,
interest added. r. 8-,-,
Aug. ii, '5S.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

The Crops IN England The agricul-
tural returns received in England indicate
a much earlier harvest than has been wit
messed for many years. The grain and hay
crops it is stated, promise great abundance.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
THE FERTILITY OF FILTH.

Acertain college in one of the universe
ties had (and has Silly a large lawn, or
park, whereon the grass uprose 50 sturdily
as to interfere Nith the 'paeings to and fro
of reverend and learned feet. The wages
of mowers and the cost Of scythes made a
serious inroad on the revenues Of the col
lege, ample as they were. The grass cut
in the morning had grown again at night;
the grass cut in the evening wanted cutting
again by next day noon. It was Sissy
phean and endless task, still beginning,
never ending. At last one Of the senior
fellows, after deep reflection, proposed to
Hire frem one Of the college tenants flock
of sheep to eat down the troublesome grass.
80 cbige his landlords the tenant consen-
tied. As soon as one flock Of sheep were
tired Of eating grass, and were fit for the
butcher, he sent another, and then anoth-
er. Things went on thus for some time, to
the mutual satisfaction Of all parties. The
members Of the college could walk or their
lawn without being up to the knees in her.
bage, and at every audit the tenant pocke-
ted a pretty little deduction from his rent.
But one day, the college butcher let slip
the secret that the fellows had lately been
feastng on mutton fed and fattened ca their
Town luxusiant lawn. After further refec-
ton, the seniors proposed to the farmer
that the sheep should eat the grass gratui-
tously, without being remunerated for their
trouble. This, after much grumbling and
hesitation, was accepted, entirely and sole
~ to oblige the college. But, by and by,
a junior fellow, Of agricultural parentage,
came to have voice in the college bust
ness and he made motion to the aston
ished combination that the sheep
should have no more gratuitous bites, but
that the farmer should paya fixed rent for
the pasturage. # he didnot choose to take
Ii on those terms, there were others who
would. The farmer, with sundry grima-
ces, consented, begging at the same time
that he might have the preference, as a re-
compense, for the ready way in which he
had hitherto met the wishes of the college.
A certain city has market-placc which has
passed through exactly the same financial
phases as the college lawn. In one gener-
alton head sweeper was paid to sweep the
place clean after market-days. The next
generation found his successor sweeping it
for nothing. The present and future gen
erations are and will be witnesses to the
fact of the sweepers buying the sweepingS
which be was once paid to sweep, and Of
removing them at his own expense The
refuse of the cities of London and Westmin-
|ster will pass, we venture to predict, through
exactly the same ascending scale Of COM
mercial value. Manure merchants, who
will have nothing to do with them now,
will hereafter be bidding against each 9th
er for the privilege Of working 50 rich 8
mine. What a practical Inconsistency and
|absurdity it is to send ships to fetch guano
from South American islands when me-
tropolis is imploring assistance from any
quarter, to relieve it Of the elements Of
which guano is composed. Dickens House
hold lporas
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

George ? Edgar, late publisher Of the
"Way OF life" religious newspaper, was
arrested IN New York, on q charge Of false
representation in obtaining means for car
rying on The publication ii question
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

Among the graduates Of the University
we notice the name Of A B. CocHnAv, A..
KINNEY and j. E. MAss1E from this county.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

Each delinquent subscriber viii find his
account in his paper for this week. We
hope they will they will be promptly met;
if not more stringent measures must be re-
sorted to.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

On wire, by MADAME JAVOIS, from
the ground to the top of ROBISSON'S
IMMENSE P1VILLION, can be seen
FREE OF CHARGE, by all, on Monday
August 10Th, at Staunton.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

Agreeing with the Southsile Democrat
that Of all the Democrats yet spoken of for
next Governor Of Virginia, Nlr Lctcher is
the most capable, and likely to be the most
efficient, we also, agree with it in sayings:a
tsThe condition Of our finances demands the
very talent which has been fsrc-csnincntly
shown in Mr.. Letcher's career. He is a
thorough and, uncompromising economist,
in the sbroadsense Of The term. No man more
readily then he comprchends the csigenc;ce
which call for liberality. no han more clear
ly sees The advantage Of systematic improve
mcnts for permanent Development and pros.
perity, yet no man brings to the invcstiga-
ton Of policy q keener power of discrilnina=
ton, or a judgement less to be led captive
by the illusion of unattainable hope. From
a man like Letcher, Virginia may expect
that the administrative functions will COM
mand her prosperity and safety, by a wis
dom, prudence, and economy, which are
necessary to protect her credit and build up
her greatness. "-A.ec Gazette.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

TO ADVERTISERS, The vindicator has a
large and increasing crculationin this and the ad
dining countless and is valuable medium for adj
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
fords acknowledgements to those who will use its
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
Important Arrests.

It will be recollected that on Friday, the
Goth day Of March last, package Of vir-
ginia bank notes, amounting to ten thous-
and dollars, the property of Enoch Pratt &
Co., was left at the desk Of the Farmers
and Planters Bank by Mr. Royal w.
Church, the clerk Of the above firm, until
his return from attending to some other
business. In his absence, which was but a
few moments. the package was stolen. Every
effort was made for the detection of the gull
ty parties by the various officers Of the city,
extending their operations to several Of the
neighboring cities, but without success, and
the matter was finally given up by them.
Milton Whitney, esq, States Attorney, de-
termined not to let the matter rest here.
He at once called upon Mr.. Madison Jeffers,
who, after much labor and expense, at last
succeeded in causing the arrest, in New
York, with the aid Of Marshal Stevens, OF
that city, Of the notorious Bill Thetford,
alias Bill Hoppy and Bob Sutton, two cee-
brated English thieves. Mr.. LETTERS arrived
in this city yesterday having in custody the
above parties Mr.. Whitney at once ordered
their commitment by the sheriff, who lodg-
ed them in Jail. Of the guilt Of these par
ties we understand there Is no doubt. -Buh
Pct.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
COMMISSIONERS SALE or 4
TOWN LOT.

DY virtue of a Decree of the Circuit Court of
ID Augusta County, rendered at the Jtne term;
1858, in the case of Graham Co., VS.. Mahoney,
&o the un der Cont will proceed on sss
Court House in the Town Of Starnsea; to. sefl af
public auction, to the highest bidder, tie HOUSE
and LOT, in ''Breze Alley" in said Town Of
Staunton, in which John Honifan, deco lately re-
sided, upon the following terms, viz: SO much I'M
cash may be necessary topay the costs of this
suit and the SALE and the baiance in three equal
instruments payable in six, twelve aad eighteen
months 1.-THE day of sale, the purchaser execu-:
ting bonds with approved personal security and the
title retained as ultimate security.
FL. NJ. BELL, gerSr;
TURK CusHING, Auctioneers. - ~
July 81, ls5s.-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
VA YNESBORO ACADEMY

rgNhe next session Will begin on the l3th of Sep
u tember, Rev. w, I. richardson, Pricpal.-
seek to have their boys educated IN sGjety There
a. NOT dissipated youth IN the place. And perhaps
no school in the State has furnished in ten years
larger proportion of first rate yts;ng men. Ask at
the University, and at Washinton college. TWEEN
ty scholars wanted. APPLY I'd
W. I. RICHARDSON.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14

= Hogsheads P. r.. Sugar,
~ Is Barrels Crushed and Coffee do;
&c Granulated do.
70 Bags Rio and Laguira Coffee;
40 Kegs Old DOMINION Nails,
Is Barrels Hydraulic Cement.
just received, and for sale low by ~. -.
Aug. IA, '5s.-spes. copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
NOTICE.

TINE subscriber win attend to the collection 6f
= Claims and Offers his services to the public to
attend to such business for reasonable comnansso
ton. lie will give good security, if required. fyr
payment to these entitled, of all monies which NAV
De collected by him. DANIEL w. SHOTT:
Aug. IA, 1S5s.-tf.
lUU BY sna '13 TAY 9al5 KS Z H6GE
Aug. "A, 1S5s:-spec. copy.
Receipts of the "Vindicator7 for the week
. ending Aug. II,
George T. Pcyton, .. $500
Henry Harrison, 200
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
AUCTION SALE.

I will sell at Autior, on Thursday, the I'd Sept,
Il at the farm, formerly the residence of John Nj.
Hnt, miles north Of Churchville, the following
property, horses, head Of cattle, 40 hogs,
two horse Wagons, all sorts of farming utensels,
and all kinds of household and kitchen furniture.
TERMS, made known ON day of sale.
HENRI C.. HTTEF.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-14
SECOND DISPATCH.

Trinity Bay, Aug.7 r. M-To the
associated press. We landed here in the
woods. Until the telegraph instruments
are all ready and perfectly adjusted, COM
munications cannot pass between the two
continents but the electric currents are re-
ceived freely. You shall have the earliest
intimation when all is ready, but tmay be
some days before rytLing IS perfected.
The first through message between Eu-
rope and America, will be from the queen
Of England to the President Of the United
States, and thesecond his reply
CYRUS w. FIELD.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-05-27
From Washington.

WAsH1NGToN CRY, May 22.-The bill
reported by Mr.. Hunter, in the Senate, gives
authority 10 the President, at any time with.
in twelve months from the passage of the
act, to borrow fifteen millions Of dollars,
with a proviso that no contract shall be
made to prevent the United States from re-
imbursing the sum borrowed at any time after
the expiration of fifteen years from the first
of January next, the stock to be issued bear.
ing interest not exceeding six per cent; !;
none to be issued for less sum- than $500,
which may be transferred on the books of
the Treasury under such regulations as may
be established by the Secretary bf the
Treasury. Whenever required, the Secre-
.ary may cause coupons Of semi.annual in
terest to be attached to certificates assign
ed or transferred to the Secretary. to give
public notice for bids OF not less than thirty
days, and to accept the most favorable from
responsible bidders. No stock shall be dis
posed Of at less than par value. :. The fuith
Of the United. States ~. pledged for the pay
ment of the! interest and redemption of the
principal. The bill authorizes the employ
ment of two additional clerks. and, ,,appro-
PIRATES $4,000 to meet the expenses incur
red in the execution Of the law.