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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
BEAUT1FUL.-The following lines are from
the pen of George d. Prentice:

the pen OF George u. Prentice:
Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud
come over us with beauty that is not of
earth, and then pass away, and leave us to
muse on faded loneliness? Why is it that
the stars that hold their nightly throne,
are placed above the reach of our limited
faculties. forever mocking US with their un-
approachable glory? And why is it that
the bright forms of human beauty presen-
ted te our views and then taken from us,
leaving the thousand streams Of affection
to flow back in almighty torrents upon the
human? We are born of a larger destiny
than that Of earth. There is land where
the stars will be set out before us like is
lands that slumber in the ocean, and where
the beautiful beings that pass before US like
a meteor, will stay in our presence for
lever"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

A young gentleman, who was in the act
of popping the question to a young lady.
was interrupted by the father entering the
room, and inquiring what they were about.
80" replied the fair one. "Mr-
was explaining the question Of annexation.
to me and he is for immediate annexation"
"Well," said papa. eff you can agree on
a treaty, I'll ratify it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Seletttb 9oetrp.
The Treasure Seeker.

This ballad, by Goethe, translated by Profes;
Aytoun, has great truth imaginatiyely and gra
July expressed:
Many weary days suffered,
Sick of heart and poor OF purse;
Riches are the greatest blessing,
Poverty the deepest curse!
Til at last to dig treasure
Forth went into the wood;
eFiend, my soul is thine forever
And signed the scroll with blood.
Then drew the magic circles.
Kindled the mysterious fire,
Placed the herbs and bones in order,
Spoke the incarnation dire,
And I sought the burial metal
With spell of mickle might
Sought it as my master taught me;
Black and stormy was the night.
And I saw light appearing
In the distance like star;
When the midnight hour was tolling,
Came it waxing from afar,
Came it flashing swift and sudden.
And if fiery wine it were,
Flowing from an open chalice
Which beautious boy did bear.
And he wore lustrous chaplet,
And his eyes were full Of thought,
And he stepped into the circle
With the radiance that he brought,
And he babe me taste the goblet;
And l thought lit cannot be
That this boy should be the bearer
Of the demons gift to me-
Taste the draft Of pure existence,
Sparkling in this golden urn,
And no more with baneful magic
Shalt thou hitherward return
Do not seek for treasures longer,
Let thy future spellwords be
Days OF labor, nights ofresting;
SO shall peace return to thee.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

re- The Postmaster General has ordered
of G.. f. Nesbitt, of New York, the con-
tractor of the one million of stamped envel-
opes with the new self-sealing improve
ment. They will be furnished to the pub
liz at five cents per hundred more than is
charged for the present pattern.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The Abingdon Niryimiam says that the
locusts, with which the woods in that vicini-
tv were recently filled have entirely disap-
peared.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

IDOL WoRsuIp IN THE UNITED STATES
The Supreme Court Of California has deci-
ded that idol-worship is not forbidden by the
Constitution, in the case Of Eddrige VS.
The See Yup Company, wherein the plain
tiff attempted to get possession Of an Asylum
erected by the Chinese Company. The
plaintiff averred that the Trusteeship under
which the Company held was void, because
the building was erected for the purpose Of
being used party for idol worship The
Supreme Court says: ''There is no force
in the objection that trust, created for the
purpose Of idolw orsh ip, is void Under
our Constitution, all men are permitted the
free exercise of their religious opinion provi-
ded it does not involve the commission Of a
public offence, nor can any distinction be
made in law between the Christian or few,
Mahomcdan or heathen The Court have
no power to determine that this or that form
of religious superstitious worship are accom-
panied by acts prohibited by LAWS agains
public policy or morals
INTO THE WH1srLERs.- .'Speaking of bo
resi- saws a victim Of one Of that species, 81
scarcely imagine one capable Of inhctine
more misery than an intolerable whistler. ~
| can stand fife, when all the nation is, ar
med and equipped on training days, and 8
drum with its fang, fang serves to drown
it's screams; but to listen to poor air, muir
dered by poorer puckerod. | prefer deatl
in some easier, if not quicker way. I al
ways think Of the French stage coach dri
YER, who, being very much annoyed by sucl
bore, turned upon him with, Mine frien
vat for you all de time vissel? You los
YOUR dog, eh 2
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Tke Uimditator.


TERMs:-The vINDtcA 70 r" is published
ivory F,.dcy morning, Main st., too ag 2,c
ss Csts. which may be discharged by the payment
~ DDVSERTiSEMENTS of ten tines, Tor iess,) IN
ssrted three times doar, t'oenty Genus
msnfs ;nserted in the same proportion.
Al;beral discount made to those sho ooeef''se oy
aAe gear. ..e.o Timer mill
Prefess.o~et Cards, motescsed'ng ssvsn sao ss
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

CELEBRATION or THE 4TH IN THE PENI-
TERTIARY The most curious feature Of the
celebration Of the 18th Of. July at Washing
ton was exhibited at the District Penitentia-
ry. Though convict named Thomas
Groggin had died on the night previous,
still the celebration went on, following i'm
mediately after the burial services The
room was decked with flowers and evergreens
and at the eastern end, fronting the audi
ence, appeared in handsome letters on a
blue ground the motto: We Still Lore
Our Country" In the rear Of the visitors
were the male convicts in their prison uni
form of parti-colored white and blue cloth
es, and separated from them by screen
(punctured, however. with numerous "peep
holes" showing the strength Of feminine
curiosity were the female convicts.
At the proper time, the Declaration Of
Independence was. read by G. Fl. Barrets,
formerly of Baltimore; who is confined for
life for murder. After this there were
songs, feeling address by r. Smith, in
carcerated for forgery, an address Of thanks
&c. W.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

AN ARMY AT REST. The Albany Even
ing Journal remarks:
''There is one army which will never
quit Italy It sleeps on its arms in an eter-
nal bivouac New recruits join at an av-
erage of thousand day. They are pick
ed men, the bravest in both armies-the
foremost in every battle. In twenty seven
days Italy has been strewn with twenty
seven thousand corpses- poor fellows who
sought an epaulet and found a grave. A
thousand fell in the various early skirmish-
es A thousand marked the invasion Of
Garibaldi Nine hundred French and Sardi-
mans persisted at Montebello Two thousand
Austriane persisted on the same field. Two
hundred Zouaves were killed at Palestro. -
AS many Sardinians died with them. -Four
hundred Austrians were drowned in the ca
nal. More than twenty thousand must
have fallen in the actions at Buffalora and
Magenta"
The Journal then speaks, by name, of
the distinguished officers killed and wound
ed, adding:
s'But this is the fortune Of war; There
must be deaths, or there can be no promo
ton. A dozen eager bands are ready to
grasp the baton as it falls from the hands
Of the dying Marshal. A dozen hearts burn
for the gold epaulets whose last owner lies
dead in the ditch. From the General Of
Division down to the sous-li ntenant, each
finds his commanders corps stepping stone
to his own glory"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
HueH ". eHEFrEY. JAZZ. BUM6AkDfER,

HueH v. sHEPrEY. JAG. BuM6AKDNRR, JK
LAW NOTICE.
TINE undersigned have Termed a partnership in
i the Practice of Law, in the various COURTS
held In Staurton. They viii attend prompt y to
all business confident to their Espe cial at
tention paid to the Collection of Claims.
HuaB W. SHEFFEY will practice in the Courts
of Highland, Bath and Rockbridge, and in the
Court Of Appeals. HUGH W: SHEfFEa,
JAS. BUMGARpNER, JR.
Stanton, Jan. Is, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

AN adrertising for Tess tsms thon 'hres mo"1"s,
ssaI Ss charged for at the ~s*o1 rotes-sl W per
square for the frstthree 'nsert'ons' @"a '0s"'y0s
.osnts for each subsequent sssme- :, :, ~.
Tke above rates uiu be strictly adhered to; 1ae
,;rculation Of the DTCA TOR, - one Of the taf-
oest IN the State aud hence one Of the best aa0ertts'
JOB WORK. Of all descriptions promptly
led ia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
n H. eTUART, b. BALDWIN STUART.
LAW PARTNER SH Up.

"AVING associated my son B. Baldwln STUART
III with me in business, we will hereafter prac-
tioe law in all the Courts he'd in Staunton, under
the name and styIe Of A LEX. HI. III. STUART
e. SON.
Particular attention will be given to the CoLLBc-
rIos OF CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit ;ourts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Coz t of Appeals at Lewisburg.
ALEX. II. II. STUART.
Stanton, Sept. 4, lS5S.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The Directors of the Petersburg and
Roanoke Railroad, at their last meeting,
declared dividend Of 4 per cent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

REpARrEE. -Coleridge was a remarkably
awkward horseman, 50 much so as general
" to attract attention. He was one day
riding on the turnpike road in the county
Of Durham, when a wag approaching him
noticed his popularity and installing his
man, thought the rider fine subject for q
little sport, and, as he drew near, he thus
accosted Mr.. c.:
II say, young man, did you meet tailor
on the road?' :
eyes" replied Mr.. c., who was never
at loss for rejoinder, Il did ; and he told
me if I went little further I should meet
his goose Y
The assailant was struck dumb, while the
traveller logged on.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

sTAUNToN, AUGUSTA COUNTY VIRGINIA, JULY l5 1862

The evening was keen and frosty, but
beautifully clear. The unclouded moon
shone in the deep blue of night, and mil
lions of stars lent surprising beauty to the
scene. But Helen wavers. Her little sis
ter Lizzie had been unwell for several days
and tonight she is restless and feverish. -
Helen knows that she is anxious to have
her stay with her. Nurse had gone away,
and if Helen left her she would be alone
with Louisa, who was too restless and impa-
tient 20 confne herself to sick room. 1T
is only few hours; we will certainly be
home by eleven o'clock and perhaps
deed it is most likely. that Lizzie will be
quite well to morrow"
But the thought Of the sick child passing
the weary hours alone determined her. II
will not co. she said to herself; .'Clarence
may be angry, buthe is not unreasonable. "
Her mind once determined she felt easier
As she entered the nursery, Lizzie ex-
claimed, Il am SO glad you have come -
Louisa has been teasing me, and saying
that you we're going out to night: are you p
"No, dear, [ will stay with you if you
wish me to, and Louisa will not plague you
any more, am sure"
''No, I did not" said Louisa quickly -
Il only said you were going out, and am
sure you were.o
II have changed my mind" .said::Hclen,
quickly.
A little while after, Clarence called to her
to come. Il cannot leave Lizzie" "What
nonsense! she is not very sick. If you dc
not come you will spoil our fun y II am
sorry" Helen bagan, 'but have promised
Lizzie to stay" Chow obstinate you are,
he cried, half iesting. "Here Alice, come
persued Heen-she says she will not Co."
Alice joined in urging. ''Do come, Helen
we shall not be gone long and the night is
charming; we will have delightful time. Z
Come, do not wait for me- Helen said,
gaily, II wish you very merry ride. -
"Well, since you will not be persuaded, We
must 60. Good bye, Helen!' And they
drove away. But Helen did not regret her
sacrifice. Lizzie's gratitude fully repaid
her
The sleigh bells rang out merrily on tbs
frosty air, at midnight, as the tired party
returnel.-EIevotor
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Professional Gar0s:
r1Hos. j. NICHE. JAS. H. sK1SNBR. ~ MULE
NICHE, SKINNER & NICHE.
AT EYS AT LAW,

STANTON, VA.
TTAvE formed partnership for the practice 81
II law in all the Courts of Augusta county ana
che q. 8. District Court for Western Virginia.
Mr. Niche willattend ,as heretofore the Courts OF
adjoining counties.
JAMES III. SKINNER will practlcein the
Circuit and County Courts of Highland
All business entrusted to him viii be promptly al
%ended to. july D, looo-oiho'
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

cUGAR, SUGAR.-Call and try Waller'scheap
- Brown Sugar.
stanton, May "a, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

| (. THOMAS A. BERKELEYAOff in
The second story Of the building occupied by
y. Reynolds. Daft
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-12-01

possible, and may attempt SONS such
game ss they played is New York.
The sdFmts that French. late Of the
Treasury Extension, charged with defales-
ton in Office, is about to leave ihe country
proves not TO be correct. He is said TO be
in New York preparing for bis trial
The Virginia papers have cooled down
miserably to-day. aud are not as piqusnt
as they were day or so back
The Richmond Enquirer continues TO
play solo on one string. however, aud
it's last recommendation is that Southern
ers shall stop buying trashy Northern
boots and shoes. This will be dreadful
news TO the people Of Lynn. Mass., and
the Yankees generally. who will, doubt
less, be frightened into good behaviour BIZ
this fearful proposition. Northern pedd .ers
must also sbun the Palmetto State, as 9
correspondent Of the Charleston Mercury,
writing from BlackVille, in that Stare. after
narrating the circumstance connected with
the tarring Of SaIvo says:
"On the 18th, we sent of foot trsvel.
er. who was passing through The country
with an air.gun. dice box and some ste
reoseOpic views; and last night we started
back 10 Charlestown mau nsmed Jones
who came here with his wife direct from
Vermont, for he'professed purpose of tax
ing ambrotypes. Having no use for suei
vagabond characters. when they hail from
Abolition territory. We advise them Il
keep away"
A petition to the Legi Nature OF Virgin
ia is now circulating in that State, whicl
recites the evils resulting from the sale @
spirits 10 the slaves. and the impoliey Q
allowing Northern peddleis TO have inter
course with them.
It is thought that the withdrawal G
Harvey from San Juan will tend great
to facilitate speedy settlement in the dis
pute. particularly il followed by the re
tirement of Judge Douglass.
1t is reported that Westcott. Poslmsst
er at Philadelphia. is a defsulier to tn
tune of $50. 600.
/ The Wanderer trials have come TO a
end in Savannah. A large amount of ev
dencs was elected from parties. who sal
the slaves were on Jekyl Island. and rec
ognized those having charge of them. Co
Lamar, of Savannah, a decided 6re-este'
is fully implicated, ALPHA.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-12-01
ESTABLISED IN 1895

Harris of Honolulu, who hsd pulled an
oar in the gig maufuliyi sil shswhiIe. and
again offered MD. and nyssH meeting on
the quarter deck, where X vas top evil
dent for consideration, chat nothing re-
msined Tor the bravest- asd most faithful
commaDder. bot to absndon bis ship. 4
Every living creature was out Of tas
ship, the specie was saved, sll accessib's
places on deck had been cleared p its con-
tents. and flames would soon be through
the decks. All lbu' tn two quarter bOstf
left her for the last time. aud when We got
on board the Achilles. the flames burst
out with sloud report The main deck near
The main mast. Two figures were v'sisle
in the lurid twilieh'. .hoyerihq pt the
quarter deck Of tbe ship az their p'ids--s
the ms. ter and chi s ~ ts. Thev n9w
LETT her 10 order Of battle the captain last
and precisely at quaTter before sevsn
O'Clock. as timed By the captains watch. 10
the lipb, Of the flames, as he rowed off 10
his bost, and no more than two hours II
ter the irst intimAlion OF ire, this nobis
ship. so strong so swift, 50 high rerutstioos
so compete IN al her appointments, was
a deserted mass Of flames. =.
We wers received on board The Achilles
with hcarty and kindly welcome by her
coz mander. aud as we gathered on the
ouarter-deck, we saw the q mes 50 up ihe
masts Of the Achilles in spires. the sails
and rigging catch. and escb mast tall: and
in few hours as we fell away for tie
Sand 1ich Islands, We could only see tbs
light Oia. .5uihing bulk en- the night-eOv
cred ocean. ,-
We ali feel that had there not been
vessel in sight, the chance Of saving any
lives was very email. and all know how
often one sails the Pacific for weeks with
out seeing vessel.
Believe me. truly yours.
RICHARD D ANA, JE.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-12-01

Theratcped Insnrrection at FTankioIt,kY'
The Lou,svile Journal Of Monday, con-
Etaius the fallowing account ofa proposed
Slave insurrectioD: f4
The citizens Of frankfort the capital
| OF the State, aud Versailles, In Woodford,
Ecounty,. have been excited for some days.
hut by no means alarmed at q report OF a.
Ftbreateaea rising Of the negroes Of those
counties. -
L,On ssfardsy dispatch from Haspsr'sa
Ferry. Virgiuis. advised the Mayor OF
tFrankfortstl,at negroes. at the ins'igation
OF some white scoundrels.d. signsd an at
tack upon than city end Versailles. And
when these places fellit was their inten-
ton to devssiats the country around.
The information was o tanned through
an intercepted letter from an Aboli'iouist
named Day. addressed to Ossswatomie-
| Brown. The iateiligenee was 30 direct
and OF such an ala,ming character thst
Mr.. Hunter the Prosecuting attorney s'
| Charleston Va. deemcd IL bis tu'y 70 cd
wise the authorities in Frant ford IS a ovs.
Immediately on It's reception NE Mayor
/ called ,he Trustees together 10 devlse
rneaus n avert such calamity. P,scAu-
,;onarV measures were taken 10 that city
and also In Versailles. 'Ly aupHinting sny
extra police force and patrols loF saeh
distrio, in the counties. The new mills
tary company organized last week n Yer
sailles we're ready to respond with alscf'ty
a, the first sound CT the toosin Of war.
i THIS Aboli ionist Dav has been coDneeth 8
ad with theuo,orious Della Webster, who
was once in the Kentuokv penitentisFg
for running off negroes. He vas driven
laway from T,imbIs county for negro sieal-
4 ing propsnsities. 1.-THE is caught on thls
side Of the river again We reckon be VIII
be hung.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1859-12-01
norrible Scene, in 1ndIan warfare.


Geo. Winter, of Lafayette. Ind, writes
to his father in that city. letter from Car
son Valley, dated September goth. which
is published in the Journal. He says:
l was captured twice BY the Digger Iu-
dams on Humboldt river. and once by the
Goose Greek Indians. l escaped from
them once through the interference of a
white man who is living among them, sup
posed to De a Mormon, but was not so
lucky the last time. having received q se-
we're cut, two inches long. in my left
breast. 1t was not fair blow, or would
most probably have proved fatal.
The Indian who stabbed me almcs, lost
his life. 1 drew my revolver and shot
him in the back of the head, and prepared
to shoot him again, but discovered OTHER
Indians sear. I was afraid Of being caught
again, so ran as fast as l could to es.
cape them. In retrea.ing for safety rar
into the bushes amidst another body o.
Indians. who were in the act of stripping
the body of a white man who bad just
been killed. One bloody devil of an Indi'
an tore off his scalp. The unfortunate
man belonged to our train. by name,
Thomss Harding. from Ohio. In my
surprise and alarm l gave q most internal
yell, which brought body of our men
from the other side of the creek, which
saved me from a horrible fate. The Irdi-
ans were surprised, and did not seem to
know how to act.
But sad and bloody strife ensued.-
Our party killed five Indians on the spot,
and took twenty prisoners. eleven Of whom
escaped during the night. The remain.
ing nine were hung on the following NOR
ming. This was done by placing the
tongues OF the wagons together, and tying
ropc at the apex. The Indians were
made to stand upon horse. the rope was
adjusted around the necks. the horse was
then driven from under the gallows, aut
each one was thus landed into eternity
Il was sad scene, but one Of terrible ne
cessity for self-preservation. One Of them
proved to be, white man, evidently {
Mormon. He was stripped d-iton rods
from behind the end-gates of FIVE wagon'
were used 10 whip him until he was near
| ly dead they were then heated red ho
and pushed into his flesh.
Oh ! il was horrible and revolving; ye
/ with many, others. stood and saw hiu
4 suffer. They burned him so that at las
he did not seem g care any more for j
than the mere prick ofa PIN At first h'
cursed and swore that his. friends the In
dams would have revenge for this, They
then hung him and tied the knot so as Il
prOlong his sufferings. He was then Gu
down and taken to the willows. He wa
watched by men secreted 10 The bushes
in short time some Indians came sneak
4 ing ,ip TO take the wounded man away
He seemed to revive through soDethin!
THAT was administered TO. him. He reyiy
ed sufficiently to relate TO the Indians hi
sufferingi. In their effort 10 run III
wounded man off. the party sp,ang u
from their ambush. and shot the wouDde
man dead. and wounded another Indian
The nexs night The Indians slipped irt
our camp and killed two men by the nam
of Jefferson, from Indiana.