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New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-30
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New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-30
Real Wstaie for Sale.

4 NEW BRICK GOTHIC VILLA-With the
bidiDss ris-e. about .crss q LAND A.r.
PLACE HOUSF BARN. be, On sbcutf aer-- sDd svs-
ds.irs bic VILLA SITES from % ~ -,sI pos
te,-nf gres, Of sGsurcrd Be syd with imn-
dste pos.e~oa easy exchanged for wrest-d
N.Y. l. X CAhPkNTEh
New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-30

NETWORK AND HARLEM RAILROAD
~ COMPANY-THTERESr COUPONS Of the shCoNp
TENsIUN STVEN PER CENTS will b. paid on and AFR
". IL. EMERSON, rTeAslrer
New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-30

NHICAGO CITY II y d S-SEW EhAur
~ LOANS.-The Bonds bear per cen: Interest; Coupons
paysble January l. ard July In New York aud mature IN
ISIS TIL. p.yuent neres, and sinking fund provided Tor
by an annual tax Tn rntiT. debt of the City Chicago
30 O0-a of which hos been contracted or -trety ici-
nal pu1pos, For sale by ASHLEY NORRIS
No. So EIchsnse place.
New-York daily tribune., 1859-07-30

"A Uuion Township UEion County ~ j. u miles from N !.
burn Ston Morris and EseK Rsosd containing - sce' u
rooo snd well pced has two wells of ws,e fod hor- cor
isnpg 10 barn srd outbr,ougs, al 10 order
Po~.sion gvsn inneds.sly VII also .. the stock and
Farming implements. For further in rn.ion, isa1ir. q
NOAH COREY No. G5 Wsterr
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
General JackSOn'S Snnff Box.

In the City Hall, at Nashville, on the
18th of August, large number of citizens
were assembled to witness the presentation
of the splendid gold snuff box left by Gen.
jackson, in his will, to be inherited by that
citizen Of New York City, who should most
distinguish himself by his gallantry in de-
fence of his country in the first war in which
the country might be engaged. Mayor
McGavock was called to the Chair, and H
K. Walker and j. 0. Griffith acted as Sec
retaries. TIE relic had been formally award
ed to Gen. Ward B. Burnett, the Colonel
Of the First Regiment Of New York Volun-
teers in Mexico-but Gen. B. not being
able to be present, on account Of official
business in Kansas, the presentation was
made to General Gideon j. Pillow, as his
representative, by DR.. John NJ Lawrence,
acting as the representative Of Col. Andrew
jackson, his father-in law, who was, also,
necessarily absent. The remarks made up
on the occasion, and the written address Of
Gen. Burnett, which was read, were mark
ed by eloquence and good taste, and the
scene must have been deeply interesting.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

EE Gen. Sam. Houston, has again been
elected by the people of Texas Governor,
over Runnels. the regular Democratic nom
inee. It seems that the only way to arrive
at political eminence in these degenerated
days, is by consistent and determined
course of fraud, such as has been practiced
by the gentleman in question. Starting
with the small capital Of the ''Hero Of San
Jacinto," he has speculated upon it and
duped his constituents until his name has
become by-word of contempt among poll
ticians. BY turning somersets political,
which would astonish the eye Of the most
skilful gymnast, he always manages to a.
light on the strong side. For instance in
1855. he rode into Office on the tide Of
Know-Nothingism, but after the signal re-
buke, which this State gave that iniqitous
order, it lost cast in Texas, and Houston
finding himself in the Lurch found it con.
venient and polite to return to the faith Of
his fathers, and for his treachery no has
been rewarded with the highest Office in the
State.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

The FORGERY SCHEME AMONG THE Nor
MONS 1t was stated few days ago that
an organized band Of forgers, whose pur-
pose was to forge United States quartermas-
ter's checks upon the sub-treasurers Of New
York and st. Louis, had been detected a.
mong the Mormons at Great Salt Lake City
and on search being made. the plate for
striking checks, was found in the possession
Of one Brewer, who also had several checks
with the quartermaster's name upon them.-
The intention, it is said, was to send Brew
er over to California with half a million dol
lars in checks, there to put them into cir
culation. IF the scheme had not been nip
ped 10 the bud, the public would probably
have been swindled out Of million Of dol
lars. A dispatch from St. Louis, Aug. 10
says:
One Of the counterfeit checks on the sub
treasury of St. Louis was received yester-
day. It's imitation Of the genuine is admir-
ably executed, and we'll calculated to de-
ceive The tools, materials, &c seized by
the United States marshal, were found in
the Church Tithing Office Of Brigham Young.
The parties arrested are said to be Mormons
of hi gh standing, and it is understood that
the profits Of the transaction which were to
accrue were intended for the benefit of the
church.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

On Saturday morning last these two gen.
tlemen met in the fold about three miles
from Washington City, for the purpose Of
settling an affair of honor After two shots
apiece, without injury to either, their sec
onds withdrew them and the affair was ami.
cably adjusted. The meeting grew out Of
some comments Of the Enquirer on an edi-
torial Of the Examiner on Gov. Wise's Don.
nelly letter. The Enquirer applied the
term ''untruths" to some remarks Of the
Examiner. Cards Of explanation appeared
in the Enquirer and Examiner, but thei,
length compels us to omit them
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Commissioners Sale.

THE undersigned as Commissioner of the Circuit
cree rendered IL tie csse ii p. I. BurIRoide r
Committee &c.; vs.. Sally Krotzer. I will proceed
on the premises. on Saturday the 2lth day Of Sep
TENDER 1885, to sell At public auction to the high est
bidder the tract of land, Of which John Krotzer,
died, seized, situated about 4 miles north of Mt.
Scion, in the county of Augusta.
The tract contains about 200 ACRES, two
thirds of which is in fine state of cultivation, and
the remainder well timbered. The improvements
consist of good brick Dwelling Barn, and the
other buildings necessary to farming operations
The water is good and abunda Mt, and the location
pleasant, and convenient to Churches, Schools and
Mills.
Any one wishing to look at the land, win call on
Mr.. VIM. N: Flick, on the premises - ''..s !
TERMS.-So much money In hand q Mil be me-
cessary to pay the cost of suit, and SALE and the
balance in payments Of 10, 20 and 80, months from
the day Of sale, the purchaser giving bond and ap-
personal SECURITY, and the title retained
ultimate security.
E. 7. q. WARREN, Conner.
Aug. 20, 1S59-4t-pr. fee $3.76-Rockingham
Register Copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
BI0ndin OutdOno.

The wonderful feats of Blondin walking
across Niagara on a tight rope, then trund-
ling a wheelbarrow over on the same rope,
then taking man over and Gaping the
climax, by dancing over the seething abyss,
have all been read and admired, by the world
at large and mankind generally, and we
fondly hoped that Mons. B. had borne of
the palm of fool hardness and would find
no competitor to dispute it. It seems how
ever, that he was doomed to disappointment
and that from one of his own countrymen
M. Delave. the hero in question, first offer.
ed to fight Mons. b. ala Heenan and Nor
rissy, on his own rope. This was refused
our little Frenchman fearing to lose his lau-
rels and life, at one fell swoope. Deter
mined not to be outdone, Mons. D. said
that he would cross the Gencssee river and
falls, and actually accomplished the feat
His rope was nine hundred feet long and
only one inch and three. fourths IN diane
ter.
The walk is more dangerous one, even
than Blondin's, because it lies directly over
the surging chasm and the spray from the
waterfall keeps the rope constantly wet
The feat was successfully accomplished,
however, and thus Nous. Blondin has made
himself notorious, only to have the NORTH
cation Of seeing himself out-stripped in his
own profession.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
For the indicator
eF For the Vindicator.
Temperance Procession and Iic-nic 4

& 80. Mint Spring.; ..s
III .Asssrs. Editors You will please give
publicity to brief notice Of procession of
the Sons Of Temperance and picnic got
up, and successfully carried out by the
Mint Spring Division on Saturday last.
Rarely have | ever been more fully persuad-
ed to take the pen in hand to describe an
occasion of the kind, than the above men
toned, and think those that were not pres
ent should be informed and have some con-
ception Of the pleasure and enjoyment real
lied by the assemblags of that day. The
procession formed at their Hall, headed by
some of Ewes fair daughters, who have en-
listed to WELD their mighty influence in the
cause, and thence proceeded to grove near
by where they and the crowd at large were
entertained for a short time in very able
and eloquent address, by the Rev. Mr..
Cummins, who described the Star of Tenn
perance as it rose above gloomy horizon,
and traced it in its course, rising higher and
higher, and shining with greater and great
er brilliancy and splendor. He portrayed
in bright and vivid colors, the good and ben
e6cial effects Of the Temperance Order, re-
lating how many had been snatched from
the brink Of drunkard's grave, and turned
from the error Of their way to be greeted by
their friends, and enliven their family cir
cles with parental smile, instead of render
ing them miserable by the oaths and harsh
epithets of the inebriate. On the other
hand he painted with the skill Of the artis-
tic painter, the horrible and baneful influence
of Intemperance, which. when unchecked
and unbribled, like q tempest, sweeps every
thing before it in its mad career, and brings
its victim to sad and untimely end. The
company was then invited to the table where
a rich and dainty collation. was prepared. to
which all were plentifully helped and filed,
leaving many baskets full Of fragments to
be taken up. After the picnic was over
the county convention order met in which
several prominent members of the different
Divisions represented, made some very ap-
propriate remarks about the importance of
their cause and their success IN impeding
the progress, and raising great barriers a.
gainst the inroads Of Old King Alcohol
The assembly then dispersed, and everything
went off in the finest style. The weather
was cool and pleasant, scarcely cloud OBJ
securing the azure canopy of Heaven. 1t
speaks well for the yonng and prosperous
Mint Spring Division, which bids fair to be
great herald in proclaiming the glad It'd
ings of Temperance, and especially SO since
| it is favored by the bewitching smiles Of the
young ladies who have rallied to their sup
port with untiring zeal. In conclusion
much praise is due to the ladies of Mint
Spring and vicinity for the enterprise and
industry exhibited in preparing such a
choice repast, and should be long remember
ed BY all present. A SPECTATOR.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

A ToUaH DARKEY.-At Cleveland, on
Monday. while; a number Of yorkmen were
hosting barrel Of ,inseed oil to place on
board vessel, something in the tackle gave
way, letting the !barrelffall fair and square
on the head of the darkey who was in the
hole. All supposed he was killed, but he
escaped with few slight cuts and scare
His head proved too hard for the vessel
knocking both ends out. and 30 completely
enveloping him that it had to be knocked
to pieces to release him. While the wounds
on his Uranium were being dressed, he re-
marked, "Gor almighty. guess dis'ere dat-
key don't want any more lie on his har."
So little was he damaged by the blow that
the fellow went to work again the same
day.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
Arrest on the Charge Of Theft

On Tuesday last, officer Armentrout, a,
the instance Of Mr.. VIM. j. Shumate, and
at his complaint, arrested David and Jona-
than Lamb, on the charge of having stolen
or traded for wheat, which he (Shumate,
had missed from his barn about the last Of
July. On Wednesday, the two brothers
were arraigned before justice Points. The
facts elected by the testimony, were rather
pointed, and the Court sent them on for
further trial. They were, however, admit
ted to bail in the sum Of $3.50 apiece, and
upon giving security were released.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
Van Amburgh'S Circus.

We would recommend to the pleasure
seeking puplic, this excellent Circus, not
only on account Of the superiority Of it's ex-
hibitions, which is great, but also. because
Of the politeness and gentlemanly behavior Of
the managers and all the actors. The free
tickets which they gave unaskcd, to the I'M.
fcrtunates Of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind
Institution, indicates spirit of kindness
and generosity, commendable in the highes
degree.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

STILL AsorHER.-lt.is nothing nneom.
mon, in this age Of progress, TO chronicle
something new and wonderful,, but it Is no
always that the inventions, however. won
full are Of any practical utility. But th,
notice of the Steam Plow, which We Civ.
below, deserves the attention Of farmers
We copy it from the Country Gentleman,
and it was written by Prof Kennedy, VIII,
rode on the engine of the plow during tn,
trial trip, along with Mr.. Fawkes, the in
ventor:
"The extensive grounds of the Oxfort
Park Association had been thrown open t,
the committee, and decision was to b,
made on the merits of an invention of Johl
| w. Fawkes. Lancaster county mechanic
who after three years of almost dcspairins
struggle and utter privation, spent in til,
embodiment Of his grand idea, is now sub
hitting the product Of his genius to tn
highest tribunals of his native state and be-
metropolis. As he stood in the garb of
workman, trying his guage, or in sharp
quick tone, which told of mingled conf
dence and anxiety, giving orders to th'
foreman, his rough attire. soiled in such
cause, appeared more honorable than i'm
perial purple. By his permission stepp
ed upon the engine, and stood by his side
as the shrill whistle gave the signal to start
One movementof the lever, and onward W,
went up an ascent Of about seven degrees
and with a smooth, uniform motion. Al
the eight shares entered the soil, I appre
hended = sudden check and strain, like tina
felt when railroad train is partially sbraket
up but nothing Of the kind was experience
ed.
In the enormous driving wheel or drum
beneath my feet I could not detect the sli
ding on the sod. The tractivm sous perfect
Before us the beautiful. green turf swep
under the bow Of our gallant craft. Be.
hind us lay deep brown wake, in which
scarce tinge Of green was visible. Unde1
the stern the eight broad waves of sod liftet
their crest and rolled over like surges fall
ing upon the beach. STEADY she goes,' al
our helmsman, with hand upon the tile
and eye upon the guide-wheel, keeps on hi
straight course. But we near the edge o
the field. Two shrieks Of the whistle, apt
up rise the plows. Starboard your helm
Round sweeps our craft, and graceful as
bird on the wing we come again into line
Another whistle, and the plows are lower
ed, and in less time than is required to fol
low this sentence she is off. A flush of tri
umphant pleasure mantles the face Of tn,
inventor. The grade slightly descends. =
The crowd, which has toiled after us up tn,
ascent, quicken their pace. Still we ar,
leaving them Now only the foremost, the1
the whole party break into run and shouts
like those which followed the triumphal ca
at Roman conqaeror rend the air.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
CLARKsON & ANDERSON.

No. LOG, Main Street, Richmond Va,
GUNS, AND ''ANCHOR" BOLTING CLOTHS
HAvE received per ships calhoun Empire
III States" and Lucy Thompson the FalIim-
portation, comprising . large assortment Of fine,
and heavy Hardware, to which they invite the at
tention Of the Merchants OF Virginia, Tennessee
and North Carolina, guaranteeing to sell as cheap
as can be had in any city, North or East.
They are also sole Agents for Fairbanks justly
celebrated Scales, Vests improved Forcing and
Lifting Pump, French Burr and Esopus Mill Stones
ard Boston Betting Company's Rubber Betting,
Hose and Packing.
N. B. Orders shall receive their prompt and
careful attention.
Aug. 26. l859-1y,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

~ We clip the following from the
Spectator. We know the good looking and
accomplished Robert well, and our neigh
Dor has well described him. How We COM
miserate the abused philanthropy Of the
Religious Telegraph
BOB SPINS YARN.-An unknown cor
respondent enclosed the following rich par
agraph to a gentleman of this place, with
out comment. It is an extract from the
Religious Telegraph" an abolition paper
published at Dayton, Ohio:
Robert Napier, who lives in Columbus,
o.. called in our Office, on Monday last,
and from shin we obtained the following
facts. He was, few years since, slave
in Augusta county, Va. His master be-
coming involved, he, with other slaves, was
about to be sold. Fearing that be might
be carried away down South. he besought q
wealthy man, in whom he had confidence.
to buy him. The man refused, at first, say
ing that he never would own a slave. Nap
per proposed that he should buy him, and
then give him chance to work out his
freedom. To this the wealthy non-slave-
holder consented and in four years and
three months, Mr.. Napier laid in his hands,
as the result Of his own. toll, $1,000 in spe-
Gle! Free papers were then given him.
But now he was involved in new difficult
ties. His wife and FIVE children were the
property Of q Presbyterian lady; and the
laws required that he should leave the State
within year! What could he do? AS a
last and only hope he came to Ohio, and
by hard work and the aid of friends he has
been able to purchase his wife and young
est child. They are now with him at Co
lumbus. The Presbyterian lady offers him
another one of his children, little boy,
for 5000; but will on no account, sell the
eldest three Mr.. n. asks the public to
aid him in purchasing hia little son. Mr..
n. is noble looking man."
It will be seem from the above that Bob
has lost none of his shrewdness and knavery.
We know not whether he tells the truth in
regard to the refusal Of the mistress of his
children to sell them to him; but if she
does, We believe that shareholders in this
part of the country generally claim the
right to dispose Of their property or not,
just as they see fit. To say the least Of it,
the noble looking Mr.. Napier has suppress
ed the facts connected with his departure
from this place. He was detected in steal
ing corn from gentleman of the neighbor-
hood, convicted of the offence before the
Mayor of Stanton, whipped at the public
whipping post, and ordered to leave the
State. Perhaps the Religious Telegraph"
will put its readers in possession Of these
additional facts in the history of Mr.. Nap
per.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

THE LEXINGTON CADETS. corps Of
Cadets at the Virginia Military Institute,
under the command of Col. F. H. Smith,
has accepted an invitation to visit Norfolk
during the next Fair Of the Seaboard
Agricultural Society, commencing on the
7th November.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
For the Vindicator.
Thoughts on a Beautiful Opal.

Thoughts Oh d DCdutiiuJ Updl.
Thou peerless thing, 0 beauty!
The Star amongst 1.-The Stones =
Though the diamond and the ruby
CLEAN high on royal crowns,
And emeralds and sapphires,
With pearls aud jasper sets,
Flash their Promethean fires
On gorgeous minarets.
Though fecks Of heavens gliding.
Though sparks from glory's rod,
(Struck off, perhaps, in building
That city made by God,) ,
Or Angels tears they may be,
Or dew drops turned to stone
Yet even Beauty'll weary
At play that's never done.
But this is beauty's grotto,
Adown whose fairy sleeps
We scarcrly dare look at her,
Lest we startle her from sleep
As though the little Peri,
Having run the world abreast,
Here, pinion- worn aud weary,
Were qusvering into rest.
Or is it magic rainbow,
Or sunset newly caught,
Dropped down to let US know
How ''the beautiful" is wrought!
As though it would, unasked,
Immortality suggest,
By folding visions vast
Into such tiny breast!
All, here's thy charm, oh Opal
The sweet, suggestive thought,
OF that eternal focal
Where the Soul Of Beauty's caught
Where all the rays here straying
And forced SO far to sever,
Shall there Be kindly playing,
And gathered in forever!
Then another thought comes here,
As thus we gaze at thee:
Thou seem st miniature
Of what woman ought to be-
A brightness-yet not bright,
As counting earthly gaze,
But quiet. inner light,
Which shines, bit does not blaze
The bright and sweet, thus blended,
No one conspicuous charm,
A precious stone," intended
As mans talisman from harm,
Like to the jeweled Ephod,
Into the ancient nriest-
A thing most pure and sacred
To be worn upon his breast
Charlie co., Va. TARPLEY STARR
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
High Price.

On Monday last negro boy aged IA,
the property of Mr.. Zachariah johnson was
sold at auction for the snug sum Of $1,000.
Sold by Messrs. Turk & Cushing Thos.
Turk, Esq, was the purchaser.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26
Rain.

Our town and county have been recently
visited by copious showers Of rain, which
have served to revive the face Of nature and
give hope Of little better crop Of corn. It
is, however, almost too late to hope for
this. We fear that the crop in this county
will be far below an average one. but with
an abundant wheat crop to supply the def
cheney, it is to be hoped that the "staf Of
life" will not be wanting.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-26

w We are always willing 10 meet, and
if possible, refute, an attack made in be-
coming manner upon any position which
may have been assumed by us; but batch
of impertinences like the following, which
are prominent characteristics of the style Of
the editor of the Virginia Citizen, when
ever he speaks Of his contemporaries who diff
fer with him in politics, and which are alike
unbecoming a journalist and gentleman,
we pass by with no other than this brief
notice:
The SrAuNroN V1ND1cAroR AND THE AZ
R1oAN SLAVE TRADE. The Staunton Vim
dictator is an amusing sheet. Its editorials
are really rich, rare and racy It has had
two or three articles on the African slave
trade that are the most amusing things ev-
er conceived by mortal man. We would
defy all the Philadelphia lawyers in chris
tendon to 'make hair or hide out Of them.
Why, gentlemen, if you are in favor of le-
CALLING that horrid traffic, the African
slave trade, why in the name of common
sense don't you say SO at once, and be done
with it; and if you oppose it why not say
SO? Why all that stuff about slavery as
an institution, slavery as right, slavery as
the natural and normal condition of all hu-
man society, and all that rigmarole Of stuff
you have about slavery, and liberty, and
education, all of which exhibit the merest
tumble of ideas. Come, now, right out
with what you wish to say, and be done
with it. People love directness and plain
talk