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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
AN INHUMAlF MONSTER

A letter from Madison, Georgia, to the
Richmond Dispatch, gives the following ac-
count Of a fcnd in human shape, named
Thos. O'Kelly, who was recently convicted
in that village Of manslaughter.
He was arraigned before Judge Hutch
ms, Of the Walton Superior Court, for the
crime Of numbering his wife, who was found
dead (frozen) in her place of confinement,
during the extremely cold winter of 1856.
1t was stated that the deceased was partial
ly deEanged, and had been confined by her
lnhuman husband fos some II Or II years;
about S years in Oglethorp county, and
then removed to Walton county, Gin dry
goods box on cart } where she remained
some years. 1t was proved that her pen,
8 feet by feet, vas constructed of split
logs, notched together at the corners, and
covered over with clap-boards. In this
pen was hole, by 10 inches, about 4
feet from the ground, through which her
food was passed, IN an old frying pan, in
which her food was prorniscuously mixed -
boiled bacon, "oolla-ds, and milk" being
frequently mixed .ogether.
The cLinks or cracks between the logs OF
this den were open; there never was any
fire in it-no bed or bedding she was near
ly naked most of the time, and sometimes
entirely naked Here she languished I'M
til death relieved her from her horrible suf-
fcrinGs. She was found upon her hands
and knees i her den, naked or nearly so,
frozen stiff. II is supposed starvation, as
well as cold, had something to do in bring
ing about her death.
The jury in the case was l to II FIR
hanging, but they finally agreed that he
was guilty Of the crime Of "imvo7cntary
manslaughter, IN the commission of an IN
EtwfW act," and was sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
TERRIBLE CALAMITY GREAT
LOSS OF LIFE.

The distressing Intelligence has been re-
ceiyed here that the Steamer, Eliza Battle
vas burnt late Sunday night near James
Bluff on the Bighee She had on board
as is variously estimated, from - TO 81
passengers, together with largo load Of
cotton, and all but the Capt, Stone, and
three or four Of the crow were lost Our
accounts are SO meagre that We are unable
to give the particulars, but We lesru that
some twenty five or thirty bodies had been
picked up, including several citizens Of this
county. Amongst tie names Of those on
board from this county. and who were prob
ably lost, We learn the following; Capt. NJ.
B. Kirkland, Dr.. S. ". Clanton, and DR..
Jones and two sisters Of the Warsaw neigh
borhood, N. \. Galloway. and s. J.
Stratton Of Gainesville, Mr.. BENZ. Mitch
ell, and John Swilley Of Jones Bluff, and
DR.. kennon Of Greene. There were ne
doubt others but VIC have not been able t.
get their names. Some that even reached
the shore afterwards died from cold This
is most terrible and shocking calamity and
VIII bring grief to many fan,i1!cs.. We
give the accounts as We have been able to
gather them, and do net know that thcy arc
entirely correct.
Since the above was in type. We learn
that number of passengers were saved
and that there were only 80 or 70 lives
lost. Messrs. Mitchell, and Swilley were
saved, but we do not know the fate Of the
Others mentioned above except DR.. Clanton
who was certainly lost. Sampler Demo
cy0t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

man, muttering lmprecations advanced a
few steps, cropping his way. krettel pro-
ftin9 Ly this movement, remounted the
steps agile and noiseless, closed the door or
the traveller, and then barricaded hersel
securely in an upper chamber. there to a
wait her masters arrival.
| Krettel had not been many minutes es-
conced in her retreat when fresh knocking
resounded at the inn door, and she per-
ceiVed two Unlocking men who asked her
what had become Of the traveller who had
been there short time before. From their
description Of his appearance, the young
girl immediately discovered that the person
sought for was the one whom she had lock-
ed in the cellar nevertheless, she thought
| it most prudent to make no admission on
the subject. On refusing taalr request to
open the door, the two men threatened to
scale the wall
The poor girl tremblcd with fear; her
courage was nigh deserving her; for she
knew they could easily accomplish their
project by means Of the iron bars fixed to
the windows of the lower story. In this
pcrplexity, krcttel looked around her, and
her eyes fell on muskct which hung from
the wall, relic of her masters younger
days. She seized it, and pointed the muz-
| zle out Of the window, and cried out that
she would fire on the first man who ettemp-
ted to ascend. The two robbers, for such
they were, could no longer be- doubted M
struck dumb at the sight Of Gre arms when
expecting no resistance, they had brought
no weapons, and COMPOUNDED by such intre-
Tedity, went away uttering the most fear
ful mcnaccs, and vowing to return III great
CT force. In spite Of her fear our heroine
remained firm at her post An hour pass
cd away in this critical position at last the
girl perceived her master and his friends
coming in sight accompanied by the bargo-
master and some officers.
The brave Krettel rushed to the door,
and her fear amounting almost to despair,
gave place to the liveliest joy. To the
wonder and admiration Of all, she related
what had happened; the burgomaster espe-
for her heroic conduct. The officers went
in search of the robber whom Krettel had
imprisoned with so much address and pres
ence of mind. hfter sharp resistance, he
was bound aud secured and soon after re-
cognized as the chief Of band OF robbers
who had fer some time spread terror over
the country His men, wandering about
without a captain were quickly taken or dis
persed.
The burgomaster decided that the horse
and the valise, which contained great
number Of gold pieces, should be given to
young Krettel whose courage had so pow
erfully contributed to rid The country Of
bandits who had infested it sor 50 long a
time
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Late and Important from Utah.

The Council Bluffs Bugle of the Ord inst.
contains what purports to be the very late
news from Utah. 1t says that Mr. WIN
gate has just arrived there, in only thirty
one days from Salt Lake City. This would
bring the intelligence from the Mormon cap
ital down to the last day of January or frs
day Of February, which is about mouth
later than any information heretofore re-
ceived Col. Johnson despatch, publish
ed in the Union Of the 3rd instant, was
dated the 4th Of January. Mr.. Wingate is
a Mormon agent, and may have made the
trip with great despatch, being charged with
important business to the East.
Dir. Wingate represents that he came BY
la route known only to the Mormons and
mountaiReers There was no snow in the
Salt Lake valley at tie lime lie left. The
Mornoas were making preraratie2s TO de-
fend the passes, and are manufacturing
small cannon with percussion locks, which
will carry two pound ball g mile and a
LaH, with as much precision as a common
rifle distance Of one hundred and twenty
yards. Such is Mr.. Wingates ssorf. kEe
also asserts that the Mormons are manufac-
tnring reviewers at the rate Of 500 week,
They are also manufacturing coarse pow
der. The Mornons and some Of tho picket
guards Of COL Jobnston's command have
had skirmish in which the former lost two
killed and five wounded, aud it is reported
that four Of Colonel Johnstou's men were
killed
Brigham Young proaoligs upon the sub
joe. Of tue war every Sunday. On the oath
Of January, the day before Mr.. Ningate
left the city, Brigham preached to over nine
thousand people, and after the sermon be
requested ell who were in favor Of giving
the troops he'll, in case they attempt 10 en-
ter the valley to raise up. Every man, wo-
man and child, rose up. "Now," said Brig
ham, Il am satisfied. The lord is with US,
and if we determine Of one accord to give
the troops hell, the powers Of the earth and
he'll cannot prevail over US, for have it re
vesled to ne that rot blade Of grass or
other green thing, will be left on the plains
for the support Of TIE beasts Of our enc
tnies."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Gin Mem0riaR."
FRANKFORT Dec. I'd, 49,

THOMAS NJ. GREEN, ESQ,
Editor Of the frankfort Commonwealth
SIR Lieut.. Thomas Ewell, of Gen
Persifer F. Smiths rife Regiment, now
Col. Loring's, who lost an arm in Mexico,
fell upon the storm-swept and fre-girdlcd
height of Cer-o Gordo, leading that dosper-
ate assault
The night before the battle, with five
men, he accommodated and discovered the
salient point Of attack La the storming Of
the height On the morning Afterwards be
threw himself, hcroically. far in advance Of
the charging columns, and was the first &c
encounter the enemy, alone, like Caus
Marius, within the gates Of Carton. Oh
his death Col. Loring in bis report, says:
foremost in the assault, and first in the
=enemy's Citadel, was First Lieutenant
Thomas Ewell, Of Company A, who in des-
perate, personal conflict with the last Of the
retreating foe, fell mortslly wounded on the
field Of his imperishable glory!"
When Gen Scott assembled the height, he
threw himself from bis charger, and kneel-
ing BY his side, lifted his head upon his
knee, bathed in tears, and his voice trem-
bling With manly emotion, exclaimed, "My
brave boy, you will not die, You must not
die, you shall not die Live! 1--we History
shall record it-you were the Hero Of Cerro
Gordo."
Lieut. Ewoll was born in Fauquier county,
Virginia, and was appointed to the army
from Jackson, in Madison county, Tennes-
see. lie was grandson of Benjamin Stod-
lert, Secretary Of the Treasury under. Mr.
Jefferson He foA st the early aye Of TWEEN
ty three. He was my intimate personal
friend and schooi-boy companion.
win not Tennessee erecs MAusoLEUm
to bis memory, and consecrate him to i'm
mortal glory?
''Sweet sleep the dead, who sink to rest.
BY all their country's His1ed best"
His comrade in arms,
WIN. 7. UASK ELL.
Of Tennessee.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
Extensive Failure and Forgcrics.

Our community has been considerably ex-
ercised for the last day or two, on the sub
iect Of certain developments regarding the
operations Of citizen Of Bedford, whose
business transactions in this city hare been
Of heavy character The party to whom
we allude, Mr.. William GisL, has long been
leading merchant and heavy trader in Bed
ford, and has heretofore borne the character
Of being man Of large means and reliabil-
ity # has now come to light, however,
t'at he has for some time been sustaining
himself and credit by q species Of financial
operations and forgeries which haze brought
ruin and disllonor upon himacif azld loss
upon many others. To meet his engage
mcrss be las had resort to the expedient Of
q wholesale; forgery Of various responsible
names on business paper, which paper, he
has from time to time passed to other per-
sous at very enormous discount.
It is presumed that there IS not less than
500, 600 worth Of his paper, the most Of
which doubtless bears forged endorsements,
now held by different persons, many Of them
in this city. We hear Of various persons
here who hold it in sums ranging from one
to FIVE thousand dollars. The persons whose
names are forged are, we believe, all citi-
zens Of Bedford The liabilities Of this
skillful operator are very heavy and he
leaves no effects having made disposition
of all his property some time since. liz
has left for parts unknown. When last
heard from he was in Richmond Lynch
burg Courier.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
BUSINESS pInHCTORY.

IN J. HOPE Dealer in Groceries and Flour
FL. Opposite the Passenger Depot, and near the
American Hotel, Stgunton, Va.
IpAYLOR BAYLOR, Attorneys at Law, Office
I'd opposite County Clerks Office
ID POINTS, Dealer in Stoves, Til and Cop
I'D. per Ware, one d. or above Union Hail.
~ P W0OD. manufacturer and dealer in Car
~. riage and Buggy Harness, Skop on TIE corner
opposite the National Hotel
r. DooLET. fashionable Taior. opposite old
Il. Post Office, Main ST., Staunton, Va.
u T. AhBERTSOy, attorney at Law end No.
e. tary Public, WayEes5orough, "a.
~ F. FLICK, Saddle. Harness. ard grs:aE ma
RI. ker, under Yindicsfor Office
TyENRy EUGHEs, manufacturer and dealer In
J 4 Boots & Shoes, one door west of Marble ard
TJARMAN & BELL. Attorneys ct Lac, Office OPP
j posi.e the Court Hoaaef
IT NJ. BEi.7l, Notary Public ami Commissioner
Z 4. to settle Accounts, opposite Coart House.
r O'RENR. Merchant Tailor, under the Vindi-
~. Gator Office.
Z 3. EVANS. Dealer In Tobacco and Scgars
81 Main ST., Stanton, Va.
e q. ASTONT dea:ler in Confectionery Fruits
y Main ST.. Stanton, Va.
r b. SCHEREK, Confectioner, Grocer, and Ba
- ker. corner Of Court House AecF.
JACOB rOLLITZ, Wholesale and Retail dealer
y in Road Made Clothing, corner OF Va. Hotel.
NEORRES J. GOODE, Merchants, and Genera
I'VE Traders in Fancy and Staple Goods and Gro
cories opposite tire Ffndicator Office.
NJ X. TROUT, Attorney at Law, OGice on Court
v. House Row.
ID n. POWELL 4 CO., Family Gfocers & Flour
K Merchants, under Union Hail.
VA. Country Produce bought and sold.
vgyURK h CUSHING. Auctioneers and General
i Agents. under Union Hall.
WA. FEMALE INSTITUTE, Staunton, Va
y Row. Il. II. Phillips, Principal.
VA RAKkMAN, Wholesale and Retail dealer Ia
w Tobacco and Segars, opposite Va Hotel.
(SHARTER OAK Life Insurance Co. Il. W.
~ shefey agent: opposite old Central Bank.
TpOB'T JOHNSON. Cabinet makers and I'm
~ dortakers, Gospel Eill-Sonth side.
FAMES NJ. SEIG, Attorney at Law, Monterey
- Highla' county, Va.
ID j. GLENDY, dealer in Tobacco. SnutT and
ke. Segars, New Street, G. I. Cochran, Agent.
Z INK KINNEY, druggists and dealers in
! i Paints, Oils, DyestuGs, &C., Main ST., Staun
ton, Va.
ygS ]. BURKE 4 co. Livery and Sale Stables.
4 Enquire at the Virginia Hotel.
yTSAYI b H0GE. (successors to Brandcburg
L & Co.. Dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries,
appoeite Va Hotel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
A STORY OF "A JACK-KNIFE.

The Boston Ledger tells the following :
In 1886 a youth, then residing in Maine
owned jack-kni which he, being Of a
somewhat trading disposition sold for a
gallon Of West India rum This he retail
ed. and with the proceeds purchased two
gallons, and eventually barrel, which was
followed in due time with large stock =
In word, he got rich, and became the
Squire OF the district through the possession
and sale Of the jack-knife and an indonii-
table trading industry Tie died worth
property in real estate ana money value for
$50, 600. This was divided by testament
among four ohldren-three boys and girl
Luck, which seemed to have been the guar.
dian angel Of the father, deserted the chill
dren for every folly and extravaganza
they could engage in seemed to occupy THEN
exclusive attention and cultivation. The
daughter married unfortunately, ana her
patrimony was soon thrown away by hel
spendthrift Of husband. The sons were
no more fortunate, and two Of them died Of
dissipation and in poverty The daughter
also died The last Of the family. for many
years past has lived on the kindness Of tho 4
who knew him in the days Of prosperity, as
pride would not allow him to 50 to the poor
farm. A few days ago he died, suddenly
and unattended, in barn where he had
laid himself down to take drunken sleep
On his pockets being examined all that was
found in them was small piece of string
and a yjach-hnJe. So the fortune that be-
gan with the implement of that kina left
its simple duplicate. We leave the moral
to be drawn in whatever fashion it may
suggest itself to the reader, simply stating
that the story isa true one, and all the
facts well known % many whom this rela-
ton will doubtless reach.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
DR.. JOHN STON

TINE founder of this Celebrated Institution, the
i only regularly Educated Physician adyerti-
sing offers the most certain, speedy ana oaiy Ell
fcctuat remedy in the world for
SECRET DISEASES:
Gonorrhma, elects, Structures, Seminal WEAKNESS,
Pains in the Ioins, Affections of the Kidneys ana
bladder, Loss of Organic Power, Nervous lrrlta-
bility. Disease of the Head Throat, Nose or Skin,
and I'll those Peculiar Disorders arising from a
Certain Secret Habit of Youth which if not CURED
produces Constitutional Debility. renders mar
BODY and MIND. Those secret and solitary
practices more fatal to their victims than the
song Of the Syrens to the marinera af Ulysses,
bhghtng their most brilliant hopes or antscipa-
lions, rendcl ing marriage, DC. impossible.
YOUNG MEN
EsrccialIv, who have becc me the victims Of Sol'ta
~ Vice that dreadful and destructive habit which
annually sweeps to an untimelv grave thousands u
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
An amusing little passage occurred few

An amusing little passage occurred few
days since at the police court of our city,
between our worthy Mayor and q country
gentleman, who lad found himself, the
evening previous, in condition Of gentle
manly inebriation and in the watch house.
lie rejoiced in middle name, the initial of
which was 90" and on being asked what
that letter stood for, replied Curiosity -
After some examination tie Msyor lenient-
II said the offender Should 10 discharged If
be would promise to amend and give up
the bottle. s'Sir," said he, II can never
think of deserving that friend towhona I am
indebted for the prirleye Of making your
Ho1or's ocrasxtaxce. st. Louf, 1lls.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
RO1NE Dc Abby,
Under The Virginia EEotcs.

HAVING completed their stock for FALL AND
ia WINTER WEAR, would call the attention of
person. in want Of Goods well made to their assort
pent Of COATS, PANTS, VESTS, CLOAKS,AN
OVERCOATS. all cut in the latest style, and Of the
best workmanship. Also.a fine variety of Gentlemens
ers Collars, Gloves, Cravats, &C., together with
Shaws and Blankets-all of which they offer cheap
for CASH. All work guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Receiving new goods every few days.
Goods ordered at the shortest notice.
Stanton, Oct. II, 1857.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

"HFhy dent you limit yourself?" said
physician to an Incorporate person: "set
down stake that you go SO far and nor
farther" $50 do" said the topper, "but
| set it so=far off that l always get drunk
before I get to it,"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

Gen. Walker, Is still lccturing abo1.
the towns and villages ofTennessee, but 10
body seems to pay aay attention to him. =
The Pres;deat's saessage on. 6llibustering
and committees reportin Congress, have uset
the business up cffectually.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
II. N. ROBERTSON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, CONVICTION, VA.
vTTlLL practice in the Countyand Circuit Courts
w Of Bath, Allegheny, Pocahontas, Highland,
and Augusta.
To his old clientsin Augusta; he would say that
he will ALWAYS be in attendance upon the COUNTY
and UNIrEDSrArEs COURTS HOLDEN AT STANTON.
Nav 3, ls56-Town papers copy
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
VOLUME xiv.
THE VINDIGATOR.
r,V NICHE a. ALFRED.

yERNs:-Tho VINDIcATOR" Is Published
,,s,y Saturday morning, Main ST., t'oo doors
lslo:s B. craufords Corner at IHo Doaars ana ri
49, no,yoy, at anu time scithin the year.
DYERTISEllENTSo of ten lines, (or tess, -
sorted hree times dollar, and tHenty,ss cents
for each subsequet continuance. Larger o"0e''''e-
s,enfs inherited ia the same proportson
lberal disco unit made to those ~ho ccTestsse %
Ge year. ,;ne. ,c;7,
e < e fhs for 81 %.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

Az SACKS MARSHALLS FINE SALT, just
~ received and for sale low by
Jan. 49, 1858. IA1 LOh HOE.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

4 CURIOUS WEDDING.

a letter from New York relates the fol
loving:
IAN interesting wedding took place a
few days since, between o Mr.. Henry II
Melville and Mrs. Sarah K Seymour
The parties have both been married before,
and each have family Of seven children
those of the gentleman comprising six
daughters and a son. and those Of the lady
six sons and a daughter. The sons acted
On the occasion as gFoomsmen to their future
father, aud the daughters as bridesmaids to
their future mother. The whole fourteen
children, dressed alike, according to theif
sex, entered the church arn III arm, and
ranged themselves on either side of their
parents, who ere beth remarkably hand
some, end locked sapcrb. The bride is
wealthy, and vas richly dressed in pear
coloFed noire ant que, with costly laces
and diamond brooch and bracelet"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

The Turkish E,,sitcrs The New York
Aldermanic committee treated the Turkish
visitors on Tuesday to a big sleigh-ride, be-
hind splendid team Of six horses. All
Broadway was agog all New York had
somehow appeared 10 Broadway at the time
adults and Juveniles were III ecstacies. =
Thousands for the first time saw Turk =
Tie Stutes
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20

All advertising for less time tAan shree oso"1"s'
~il be emerged for at the usual rotes-sl 90 l.sr
sgaare for the rsffhree ."serf'""s ana '''e"'y"ss
yhe abore rftes riH be strictly adhered to. me
.:rculation Of the NAVIGATOR. IS one Of the lar
oest ia the Sats and hence Of the 6est ddrertss-
cap- JOE WORK, Of Ill descriptions promptly
st|andedlfo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-20
PLASTER

PLASTER.
z AN sow receiving large stock of LUMP
L PLASTER, which will be sold at tie market
prices, for cash only. Also, SUPPLY Of that fine
Freight Depot. W. A. BURKE.
Staunton JAM 2, 1857.