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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

The increasing emigration to the western
gold mines has caused an advance in the
price Of grain at St. Louis and the neigh
boring cities.
A precocious youngster, nineteen wears
old, named O'Donnell, is on trial in St.
Louis, for being married to three wives at
the same time
Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson and Hon.
John A. Dix, of New York, have written
letters in favor Of the acquisition of Cuba.
Miss A. G.. Rice, respectable young
lady, committed suicide in Cincinn att on
Tuesday, because her beau had deserted her
A German in St. Paul, Minnesota, who
had recently been divorced from former
wife, has married her own niece.
A San Francisco lady who obtained a d.
vorce on the 18th of January, got married
on the 10Th.
New POTATOES. Irish potatoes grown
this season, have made their appearance at
Pickens Court House, S. G.
The receipts from Customs at New York
last week were 81 900, 900.
TThe Queen of England is grand
mother before she is forty years old.
A greyhou nd puppy. in England. was
lstely sold for the sum Of 81, 900.
The Jesuits by a recent decree have been
expelled from Montevfideo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

ROCKINGHAM CALLS FOR A CONVENTION.
AT large meeting Of the voters Of Rock
ingham last Monday, the propriety Of hold
ing a Convention to nominate candidate
to represent the ninth Congressional Dis
trict, in the next Congress, was almost
unanimously decided upon. The action Of
Rockingham in this matter, places the hold
ing Of convention beyond doubt, and
forever lays at rest the unhappy discussions
which were growing to such an alarming
extent in the Democratic party Of this dis
trict.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

contending for some unattainable princi-
" pie. y The Democratic party is
." now routed, and its lines broken-its
/" forces scattered. Will the Republican
"party unite with us, in forming a pat
/" riotic "holy alliance" on fair and rea-
!" sonable terms, involving no sacrifice Of
principle to any party-that we may meet
''them at Waterloo in 1860, and erterpate
them forever. = y There are many,
who, since Americanism has lost the sweep
ing power with which it rushed like hur-
"ricane over the country, few years ago,
''fnd it convenient, and perhaps polite, to
"denounce it, in all its forms, and to ex-
"press regret that they had ever formed a
connection with it. Not SO with me-
sam proud to acknowledge and proclaim
" that I am one of the Order Of United
"Americams, a0hose principles are sound
"phose objects are patriotic, and whose
sends are for the good ofthe whoze, wheth-
ser Of native or foreign BIRTH
Again-"In reply to complaint that ]
"was willing to receive the votes of the Re
publican party if there was State in
'the Union composed entirely of free ne
"groes, and the constitution gave them q
fright to vote, would be much obliged tc
''them to help me to beat the democratic
party"
Thus spoke Bolts before the Richmond
convention, Of which he was the leading
member-and thereupon, the whole body
bound to reflect the will of their constituent.
presumed to feel with them and speak fo1
them unanimously applauded, and by sol
emn resolution, unanimously endorsed anc
adopted every word Bolts had uttered.
Read over and digest those words Vir
ginians, and say for yourselves whether
the nominees Of such gathering, be they
whom they may, can be tolerated on YOU
soil? A coalition with all the odds an(
ends Of the opponents Of the democracy
patriotic and holy alliance with Blacl
Republicanism, on fair and honorable term
to ertirpate Democracy ytorever-a revi
val Of all the horrors of buried know-noth
ingism, to which Mr.. Bolts and his shout
ing and approving Pandemonium are proud
to belong. When Sam was in his glory
he denied his northern alliance, and all bu
Bolts adopted what they called their 12tl
Section. Now, Sam being kicked to deatl
by the indignant nation, his unworthy SON
united again under the lead Of Mr.. Bolts
unblushingly confess their Northern pro
clivities, and PROSTATE themselves in praye
for help and coalition at the feet of the alb
olitionists. If they shall not be burned t,
cinder in the fires Of popular indignation
then indeed, has Virginia fearfully degen
Grated since the glorious day when the clar
ion of Henry A. Wise was heard on GU
hills.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
A SAELE S1cKLEs CAsE.-On Su,

A SArLE S1oKLEs CAsE.-On Sunday,
near Lecsburg, Va, slave named Sam,
belonging to W. H. Gray, deliberately shot
and killed Bill, slave OFF. D. Wildman,
1t appears from letter The Washington
Star, that Bill formerly paid attention to a
colored woman, who, a few nsnths ago,
married Sam, The latter, after his mar
riage, warned Bill to keep out Of her com
pany. On Sunday, however, Bill, in pass
ing Sans house, was invited in by his wife.
Sam soon after entered, and fight imme-
diately ensued, which resulted in the ieal-
GUS husband Selling gun. and putting the
whole charge through the body Of Bill, kill
ing him almost instantly.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
For the indicator

sN fOr the flndlcatOr.
iNessrs Editors The time having ar
rived when the attention Of the people is be-
ing directed to suitable persons for the
House of Delegates, and it being understood
that the Democrats will not run candidates
this Spring, under any circumstances, we
beg leave to bring to the consideration of
the County, three gentlemen whom we have
heard extensively spoken Of, viz Maj.
JAMES WALKER, MEREDITH B.
HOGSHEAD, and JAMES COCHRAN.
IF these gentlemen will announce them
selves they will be supported by
MANY VOTERS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS,
SUCCESSORS TO
KEEN. BALDWIN & CO.

ID they are now daily receiving the larges. and
most desirable Stock of SPRING CLOTHING ever
khbised in this City or State; the whole of which
- retety been manufactured by themselves under
as defI successful competition. Having devoted
the past twenty years exclusively to this business
in this City, and having more largely engaged in
the and sale OF Clothing than any house
by calling on US.
Our first floor is devoted to the RETAIL TRADE
and is constantly supplied with complete sssort-
ment of the best and most fashionable goods. got
ten up in the best Merchant Talors style, and sold
at twenty-five per cent less than their prices.
Our second and third floors are devoted exclusive
lv to the WHOLESALE TRADE, where Merchants
will find choice stock manufactured with direct
reference to theft wants, well cut and we'll made,
and offered upon the most reasonable terms.
KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS.
Richmnnd Mar 26 l859-lY. .---.-.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

DESPERATE F1GHr WITH RUNAWAY Me-
aRoEs.-Two fugitive slaves were captured in
Indiana, some fifty miles from Louisville XIV,
last week, and taken to the jail Of that city
Thay escaped from South Carolina planter
some months since. They made desperate
resistance before they were secured, shooting
one of the pursuers, and woundiug him so
badly he will hardly recover. One Of the
negroes was shot in the shoulder and other
wise injured by blows.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
New Boot and Shoe Store

ONE DOOR EAST OF UNION HALL.
THE undersigned have just received and are now
IL opening at the above stand formerly occupied
by Turk Gushing Auctioneers. a large Stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, Mems
ladies', Children and Misses, purchased for cash
in Boston, New York and Philadelphia, to which
they respectfully invite the attention of the public.
Having purchased for cash teey propose to sell for
CASH at such prices viii prove satisfactory
Their work is city made and of the best materia
the latest styles. "Quck sales and short ppofits'
will be their motto, and all they ask is an examina
ton of their goods before purchasing elsewhere.
d. W. KENNEDY 4 co.
Staunto March &c, l859-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
TR ST sale.

DY virtue of deed of Trust executed to me on
I'D the LIST day of February, 1885, by John N. and
Calvin Sibert, will proceed on the 3rd day Of
Nay meet, (ruesday) on the premises. to sell to
the highest bidder, VALUABLE LOT ia the
town of Monterey, in the County of Highland. upon
which are a large and commodious BRICK no USE,
lent two story Frame House, heretofore used as
Store house. -
The above property is advantageously situated
sot wishing to engage in either Tavern keeping
or Merchandising or both. il~
Terms made knewn ON the day of Saie--perhaps
credit will be given.
JOHN W. MYERS, Trustee.
Mach 10, 1859 ids
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

The SOUTHERN CONVENTION The Vicks.
bur Southron says: We are Informed by .
letter received here yesterday, from the
chairman of the executive committee of the
Southern Comm ercial Convention, that af-
ter mature consultation, the second Monday
of May next, the 9th of the month has been
definitely fixed upon as the day for the as
sembling of the convention.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

CORRECTION have been requested
by the Secretary Of the Greenville District
meeting, to publish the name of Mr.. VIM.
Rush as delegate to the Congressional
Convention, in the place Of Mr.. John Rush.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
WIN. SEARS WOOD,
Nc. 6 Main Street. Richmond, Va,

SIGN OF BIG COFFEE POT
VXTOULD inform his customers and the public
wv in general, that he has on hand at present, a
large assortment of PLAIN TIN AND JAPANED
TIN WARE, which he feels assured cannot be sur
passed. He calls .he attention of the Country
Trade and all in want of the above articles, as he
intends to sell cheaper than the cheapest. He also
invites particular attention to his large lot Of
Stoves
among which can be found his MORNING STAR,
NOBLE COOK, AND MAGIC SHIELD COOK
ING STOVES, which cannot be surpassed by any
others in this City; also, Motifs AGRICULTURAL
BOILERS, for Farmers and Tobacconists. Gus
toners in want are invited to call and examine my
goods and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
Roofing, Guttering and Spouting done in the
City or Country on the most reasonable terms.
N. B.-Don't forget the Sign of the Large Coffee
Pot.
Richmond, March 26, ls59.-1v
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

Ex-Governor David Campbell, of Virgin
ia, who died in Abingdon, Virginia, on the
18th inst, was major in the twelfth regi-
ment United States infantry during the war
with Great Britain, and served with great
credit on the Northern frontier.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

The WEATHER The mildness Of the
past few days makes US truly feel that bleak
winter has passed away, and genial spring
stepped into her shoes. The bloom of
the trees and fragrance of the early flowers,
are calculated to inspire both old and young
with feelings of reverence and delight.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
Attention DeIegatoS!I

Bear in mind that Wednesday next is the
day for the meeting Of the Congressional
Convention at Harrisonburg. It is desira-
BE that every delegate should be present.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
A rcTENTION rARMERs.-Iam prepar

A TTENTION FARMERS!-Ia am prepar-
IA ed to take orders for the delivery Of BICK-
FORDS Il HOFFMAN'S WHEAT DRILLS, with
or without Grass Seed Sewers and Guano attach
ment, at the lowest Factory price. Those ordering
early viii not be required to pay earlier than those
economy and especially those who sow Guano,
will tnd upon trial, they may save the cost of tho
Drill in one season, without counting the great
benefit to be found in drilling small grains instead
of the old style of sowing It is scarcely
~ to speak of the quality of these Drills as they
may be found in almost every neighborhood, and
give universal satisfaction. GEO. E. PRICE.
Stanton, March 26, 1859. Agent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

MEMPHIS, March 1S.-A crevasse occur
red on Wednesday night in the bank of the
Mississippi river at Talulu, sixty-fve miles
above vicksburg, by which the plantation
Of p. North was destroyed. The breach in
the bank is increasing, and the adjacent
country is being flooded.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

DISTRESSING Acc1DENT.-MissM Margaret
Marshall, "a young lady resident near Norris
VILE, Fauquier county, Va, came to most
terrible death by fire about fortnight ago.
The present fashion of hoop dresses was the
cause Of the event. She fingered for forty
eight hours in the most intense .psin.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

PACIFIC RAILROAD. from Mar
shall, Texas, to the 9th inst, state that the
sale OF the Pacific Railroad has been post
poned. The old company is gaining conf
dence. The new company has been attach
ed for debts.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
Brfgadier General.

We are pleased to learn that Gov. Wise
has appointed our townsman, Col. VIM. H.
Hartman, Brigadier General Of the 18th
Brigade, vice General Douglas B. Layne,
resigned.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

FrEE.--On Tuesday morning, the build
ing on South Main street, adjoining the
marble yard, belonging TO Mrs. Kelly, was
discovered to be on fire in the upper story.
1t was pretty fairly under way when the
fremen arrived, but they soon extinguished
the flames and saved the building.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
Interesting from Europe.

Portland, Mar. 23-The steamer Scot
ian, with dates from Liverpool to the 9th
instant, arrived at Portland to-day.
The America arrived out the 9Th
A pacific article ia the Moniteur has
caused considerable rise in the fund in Par
is, London and Vienna.
Prince Napoleon has resigned his post as
Minister of Algeria, which adds to the con-
fdence of the public in the continuation of
peace.
The Ship David Stuart landed the Nea-
politan exiles at Queenstown, they having
compelled the captain to pursue that course.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

~ The four murderers in Baltimore,
that were to have been hung on Friday last
have been respited by the Governor, until
the 9Th Of April.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

One Of the oldest captains of the United
States navy is to be tried by court martial on
charge Of unofhcerlike conduct growing
out Of love affair.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

ED Hon. Charles J. Faulkner has been
nominated as candidate for reelection to
Congress, by the Democratic Convention,
held in Winchester, on the 10th inst.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

Heenan, pugilist, has sent his challenge
to fight any man in England, for So, 500, 50
it is not at all unlikely there will shortly be
another '.set-to."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
A New Ticket fer City Fathers.

The people will LOOK out for new ticket
for Mayor and other officers of the Corpo-
ration. Don't pledge yourselves. Suita-
BILE candidates will be suggested next week
CHANGE.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

w E have now in store, and continue to receive
w by every arrival Trunks, Carpet Bags, Va
lises &C., of all qualities. sizes and prices also,
ladies' Bonnet Boxes Of all sizes qualities and prices.
So we would most respectfully request all in want
to call and examine for themselves, they will be
sold low by ALEXANDER HILL & CO.,
No. l27 Main Street.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

PoL1TIcAL. Taliaferro has been no m
mated for reelection to the Virgins Senate
from the Stafford district.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

Hon. Albert G Jenkins has been nominated
for reelection to Congress from the Kama
wha (Va.) district
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

ROGER A. Pryor, Eso.-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the Baltimore Anazr-
acam says:
It is said that Mr.. Pryor, the dashing
editor of the States here, intends dissolving
his connection with that paper, in order to
identify his future with journalism in Balti-
more, or, perhaps, in Georgia. He has fine
parts, and that sterling character which
will not yield to the wrong for mere po-
litical purpose.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

WASHINGTON, MARCH GA Postoffice
has been established at Coraville, Pixies
Peak, and NJ, Snyder, jr., formerly of Alex
andria, Va, appointed Postmaster. There
is to be daily mail service from Leaven-
worth to Coraville, the contract for carry
ing which has been awarded to Ben McCul-
loch and B. B. Ficklin, the latter formerly
Of Charlottesville, Va. The service will
commence the 18th April. One thousand
mules and horses and ninety coaches have
been sent to Leavenworth.
No bill of indictment has yet been found
against Mr.. Sickles for killing Barton Key.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

A BAR ON MUNcHAUsEN AT PIXIES PEAK.
About the tallest specimen Of lying that
has lately come under our observation, we
copy from an exchange. It is as follows:
Young gentlemen afflicted with the Pixies
Peak fever, will be interested in the follow
ing statement from reliable gentleman, n
the new El Dorado, of the manner of gath
cring gold in the diggings. A man takes
frame work of heavy tinbers, built like a
stone boat, the bottom of which is composed
Of heavy iron rasps. This frame work lis
hoisted up to the top Of the Peak, and the
man gets on and slides down the side Of the
mountain. AS he goes swiftly down, the
rasps on the bottom of the frame work
scrape off the gold in immense shayings
which curl up on to the machine, and by
the time the man gets to the.bottom, nearly
ton Of gold is following him This is the
common manner Of gathering it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

ENCOURAGING ABOUT THE WHEAT Crop
A gentleman connected with the land De-
partment Of the Illinois Central Railroad
whose position brings him in frequent con-
tact, with the people along the line Of that
thoroughfare, informs US that for the last
week or two he has made inquiry of every
person he has met from the interior Of the
State as to the state Of the growing crop Of
winter wheat, and almost invariably rcceiv-
ed the answer that the crop is in the best
possible condition all along the line Of the
Central Railroad, and that where month
ago it was suspposed that much Of the wheat
had been winter killed." farmers are now
fully satisfied that their apprehensions were
groundless. As far as present prospect are
concerned, there is every reason to believe
that Illinois will this year raise a full wheat
crop Chicago Journal.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

Major Ben. McCulloch has resigned the
marshalship Of Texas and his brother Henry
appointed to the vacancy and confirmed.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
j. BAUMGARTEN,
TEE PRESS OF RICHMOND

j. BAUMGARTEN,
No. 400, 18th St., opp. Odd Fotsors Hal,
WASHINGTON. D. G,
EtNGRAvER on WOOD. STEEL. COPPER
T. AND BRASS, and Designer in General Man
ufacture and inventor of the new improved Seal
Presses, Watch case Engraver, Wood Engraver,
Music Puhcher, Copperplate Engraver, Ltho-
grapher and Stencil Cutter, s prepared to execute
Engravngs on any. meta-on gold, silver, brass.
any other Establishment in the United States
The subscriber feels confident that all orders en-
trusted to him will give perfect satissction, or no
CHI argos made.
SEAL PRESSES,
OFFICIAL
HAND AND BLOCK t~
| WATCH-CAsE ENGRAvER,
WOOD ENGRAVER, ~
MUSIC PUNCHER, 1<.4trs
| STENCIL CUTTER,
COPPER-PLATE ENGRAVER,
March 26, ls5s.-ly &C., Co., DO.
John Trimble end James Trimb!e, jr.,-plaintifs,
VIM. W Fleming, Samuel l. Gibson, VIM D Gibson,
! John Gibson. John Cook and Margaret a, hts
! wife. George Muilinax, Samuel Mul'iuas, Eliz
| abeth Mullinax, Matilda Mullinax, Mary J
Muilinax, Ellen Mullnax, Matthew Bright, Sam
uel bright, James Pendleton, Elizabeth Pendle-
ton and her children, Cyrus Ta!imsn and Nancy
E his wife, Martha Lndsey's children, and Chris
! tan Life's children, ID Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given the above named De-
IN PENDANTS, that wa viii porceed at the Office of
| Commissioner Jacob p Strickler, in Monterey.
Highland county, Virginia, on tas 29h day Of april
neat, to take the dispositions OF joan Bird and 9TH
els, to be read as evidence upon the trial Of ths
above cause which is pending and undetern,in-
ed in the Circnit Court of Highland County, N
which we are Plaintiffs and you Defendants.
and if from any cause the dispositions not coni-
Melted in one day the same will be continued from
day to day, and between the hours of 9 A NJ, and
I p NJ, of each day until completed
JOHN TRIMBLE l. JAS. TRIMBLE, JR.
| March 26, 1e59.-4w
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

NEW GOODS-We have commenced receiv-
- ing our Spring Supplies Of Hardwar Cutlery
&c., which have been purchased for cash in the
Northern Cities, and to which we invite the atten-
ton of farmers and others, believing sell on
as good terms as they can buy elsewhere
WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton, March 26, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26
FOR SALE.

A DESIRABLE Country Stand, with small stock
- of GOODS, comprising all articles usually
kept at Country Stores. Any person DESTROYS OF
engaging in the business will lind the terms accom-
mod atng, and the location frst-rate, being situa-
ted on the line OF va. Central Railroad.
For further particulars enquire Of L. EVANS,
Post Master, Fishersville.
March Is, le59.-3t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

A TTENTION THE Long Meadow Company
n are hereby notified to parade at Col. Samuel
McCunes on the first Saturday in April, at II o.
clock. j. X. COINER, Captain.
March 26. lS59.-lt
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

A TTENTION CAVALRY The cavalry
"A attached to the 32d Regiment, V. NJ, will pa
rade in New Hope on the lst Saturday in Aprilnect
at II o'clock, A. NJ A full attendance is required
election for non commissioned officers will
take place and other business of Importance will
come before the company. By order Of
March &c, 1852
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-03-26

A TTENTIoN The Militia Company that mus
"A ters at Thinking Spring. will parade on Sat-
urday the End day of April next, at II o'clock,
A. Nj. B. NJ. ELLIS, Captain.
March &C. IS59-lt