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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
GABRIEL HIRSH,
VIRGINIA HOTEL,
McCLUNG & CO., Proprietor

N1CCEUNE g CO., Proprietors.
fENHE Partnership lately in charge of (this) the
Il above named Hotel having expired by imita-
ton, the undersigned, the sole proprietors
will, under the social name of McCLUNG & CO.,
continue to keep said Hotel open for the aceommo-
dation Of the public in style worthy in all res
poets of its well established reputation. They have
engaged, as assistant, Mr.. VIM. D. GILKESON
lately OF the National Hotel Of this place.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

70 THE PUBLIC.
vTNHE subscriber respectfully informs the public
y that he is now in the occupancy of the House
occupied by Mr.. J. B. ScHERER, and that hereafter
will be opened at his house,
r#srS A RESTAURANT.
and that persons from the country, and other pla-
ces, can at all times be accom- modated with PRO
VISIONS, for themselves, and Horses, &c.
Mr. j. b. Scherer, will give his personal atten-
ton to- customers.
Eff WIN. WHOLEY.
April II, 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

FaSSengers bfeaKtast and sup at Ashland, and
dine on board the comfortable steamers between
Acquia Greek and Washington.
N8~ For further information, apply at this office.
Broad Street, Shockoe Hill.
JAMES B. WINSTON, Genl Ticket Agent.
SAM'L RUTH, Supt
Office R. F. & P. R. 4. Co.,
Richmond, April 2, lS59.-ly)
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Lock Here Famers Of the Valley

4 s agent for c. Fl. Mccormick, I am still in the
"A REAPER BUSINESS, and in due time will
have on, at the usual points, good supply of the
best Machine in the World. Please send in your
orders early. Beware of all professedly two horse
center draught, and hir &c machines they won't
do. present few certificates below. Read them
carefully, and know you will act wisely
THORNTON BERRY.
Feb. II, 1s59.-4m Ag't for c. Fl. Mccormick.
Mr.. THoEToN BERnY-SIn We are free to GER
tify that we used Manny's Reaping Machine por-
ton Of last harvest and it failing to perform as we
expected, procured of you one of McCormick's
which performed in all respects to our entire salts
faction, and especially in down and lodged grain
it far surpassed the Nanny Machine, has more
strength and durability, is better adapted to ali
horses not njuring them at all and of equally
light draught RoBr. S. HARNsBERGER,
E. G.. NORMAN.
Mr.. THORNTON BERRY-DEAR SIR II procured
from you Mccormick Reaper and Mower and
have used it two harvests in cutting my grain and
grass. Its performance, take pleasure in saying,
fully equalled my expectations. The Reaper did
its duty admirably, even in tangled heavy wheat,
which, when not entirely fat, cut it SO clean and
smooth that raker with an hours experience
could place the sheaves snugly, careful bind
ing enabled me to dispense entirely with the use
of my cleaner.
The mower also did its duty well-ny n saaows
being covered principally with mixture 81 clover
and timothy, the work was executed hr to every
reasonable expectation. RoPERT GCY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
NEW COPPER AND TIN SHOP

ENHE n d er signed
+ would respectfully
inform the, citizens Of
Augusta and surround
ing country, that he has
opened a NEW COP
PER AND TIN SHOP
in Greenyilla. Augusta
County, where he is now
prepared to manufac-
ture every descrip tionof
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
THE ATLANTIC CABLE SURPASSED

THE ATLANTIC CABLE SURPASSED
BY THE
CEHK.V.ES Sc .TUGGEERS,
ON EXHIBITION AT HIRSH'S STORE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the A tan-
~ tic Cable to come up to the expectations of
some of the knowing ones of the Old and New
World, yet
GABRIEL. HlRSH,
one of the largest stockholders in the concern. for
the purpose Of cultivating fratcrnai feeling with
all mankind has extended it far as the city of
Staunton, where it is performing some of the great
est achievements Of the age, in the way of exhibit
ing at his old stand, on Main Street, one of the
largest and most complete stock of Goods ever
Brought to this market. The greatest wonder,
however, surprising the operations Of the Ca
bic. is the CHINESE JUGGLERS, on exhibition
in his window, where the prettest man in the coun-
try is always to be found engaged in repairing
Matches and yeme1yy. The $4,000, offered some
time since, is still in the hands Of responsible gen.
tleman in Staunton, ready to be handed over to
tiny one who will bring forward a superior work
man in his line. g. HIRSH.
Saunton, Oct. I6 1S5S-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
CARRIAGE MANDATORY
At Snring Hill AuguSfa COunfv. Va.
ROANOKE COLLEGE.

REV. D. F; BITTLE, D. D., President and
Professor of Moral and Intellectual Science.
S. CARSON WELLS. A. M. Professor of
Mathematics.
REV d. H. BlTTLE, A. NJ, Professor of An
cient Languages.
REV; II: s. OSBORNE, A. NJ, Professor of
Natural Science "
REV. w. B. YONCE, A. NJ, Asst. Professor
of Languages and Principal of Prep. Dept.
ARTHUR GRABOWSKY, Professor of Modern
Languages. 'N'i =
EXPENSES,
$l39. Is per annum, exclusive of Modern Iaror.
ges, Engineering and Agricultural Chemistry
Beginning of Session-Last Wednesday IN An.
gust, Close 81, OF Session-Last Thursday in June.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

Copper, Tin and Sheet Iron work, such as Still
Worms, Copper Kettles. of every description
Spouting, Roofing, Tin Ware, Sheet Irons are
Stove Pipe, &C., &c. warrant all work done by
me,and promise to sell little cheaper than any
else. Old Copper bought for cash or work.
~ AUG. A. GRUBERT.
Greenville, Nov. Is, 1s5s-tf .. r..
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
1859. SPRING TRADE, 1853
Clarkson, Anderson & Co.,

1850. SPRING TRADE, 1859
Clarkson, Anderson & Co.,
No. log Main ST, Richmond, Va.
Importers Of Hard,care, Cutlery, Guns, Anchor
Boiling, and Agents for FairbanL's justly celc-
brdted Scales.
A RE now in receipt of their Spring stock Of En-
IA gish, French, German and American Goods
to which they ask the attention of such city and
country merchants buy for cash, pay prompt
ly at the end of six months, all of whom will find it
to their advantage to examine their stock before
purchasing in this or any other market, as they
will not be undersold.
Richmond, Feb. 26, 1859.
NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.
TJNHE undersigned has taken the house formerly
Il occupied by w. II Smith, Esq, on the SOUTH
SIDE OF CARY STREET. and directly opposite
Mess1s. Dunlop, Moncure Co., where he propo
ses to do
GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS
and will give hsspecia Attentions to the sale of TO
BAcco, WHEAT AND FLOUR, and in fact to every ar
ticle that may be consigned to him. He hopes, by
strict and prompt attention to the interests of his
patrons, to merit the confidence of his friends and
the public generally.
Very Respectfully, P. A. WOODS.
Richmond, Feb 26, l859.-ly 4a.4-, IA,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

TOBACCO AND SEGARS. Having Just re-
= eelved supply ofthe above named articles,
which, in addition to what we had on hand before
makes up the best assorted and largest stock of To-
bacco and Segars ever offered in this market. We
are prepared to sell to suit the times. n
K. j. GLENDY,
staunton, May 8, SO. Per c. 7. Coa1EaN
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
LIGHTNING PODS

LIGHTNING RODS
now now IN USE. This combines all the advantages of
those noe an ase, with the additional advantage,
that being made entirely Of COPPER, it combines
an others from Frst to lest and Prof Olmstead, OF
New FORK, states that it is 7t'''"~,, =
I'HIRTY-SETEN TIMES
better than the iron rod, in its conductino noyvar
This is owing to the Copper. This Rod can he fur
nished at es cAeGp rates tAe other. :
Persons wishing to secure themselves against the
danger OF the elements,are requested to call on
May l, 1s5s.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
THE LIVER INVIGORATOR!
PREPARED BY DIR. SANFORD,
Compounded Entirely from GUNS.

Is ONE OF THE BEST PURGATlFE AND
i LIVER MEDICINES now before the public.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

II ONGWORTHY,S sCATAWBA BRANDY.-A
II superior article for sale in bottles by
Staunton, Feb. 26, 80. L. b. WALLER.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

IMPROVEMENT IN LIGHTNING RODS
VIE subscriber is agent for the sale of Patent
- Oh superior kind, being an improvement on
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
The Jersey Blues in Line.

The People of the Free States are rubbing
out the Pro-Slavery Democracy from the Sen
ate with steady hand, and judging from the
past but few ears will elaPse before that body
will part with the last of the Doughfaces.-
Ohio must follow the example of Iowa, Michi-
gan, Rhode Island, and New Jersey, and elect
a Legislature next October that will send a
true man to the seat now occupied by weather
cock Pugh
The Legislature of New Jersey held joint
meeting on the 18th, which resulted in filling
the vacant county offices with Republicans,
and in electing to the United States Senate, for
the next six years, the Hon. John c. Ten Eyck,
of Burlington county, in the place of William
Wright, Lecompton Democrat The vote
stood Ten Eyck 50, Vroom "a, Wright 3,
Stockton 2. The three last named Democrats.
Mr.. Ten Eyck is about As years of age,
sound Republican, and lawyer of ability and
character. He was earnest supporter of Fre-
mont and Dayton, and was nominated in the
Republican caucus on the ninth ballot-Messrs.
Browning Gregory, and Randolph being his
competitors. In the election he received the
whole Republican vote, and was chosen on the
first ballot. Honor TO the Jersey Blues
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
Murderer AcqaIlted---Jary Feasted.

The trial of young Busch, son of wealthy
citizen of Chicago. who deliberately shot down
builder named Magee while engaged in remov-
ing cornice on house belonging to his father
and which projected over his line and into the
way of building being erected, to the surprise
of all except the Jury resulted in verdict of
not guilty. When the verdict was announced
Busch seemed overjoyed, but thought it pru-
dent to leave the city at once, such was the
popular Indignation that he should go entire ac-
quit: The verdict is denounced by the Chicago
press as a license to kill
The father of the acquitted murderer invited
the jury to his house on the evening of the day
his son was set at liberty, and with beer and
champagne held carousal. Eleven of the
jurors attended-one only of the twelve refus-
ing to join in the revelry over their verdict that
murder is no crime in Chicago Nine of the
eleven feasted jurors were farmers from the
country, and two wers business men of the
city. They should be barred from the jury box
ever after.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
ehosrs and Ho5-EoblIns in Court.

Human eredulity touching ghosts and hob
goblins has just been illustrated according to
law in Tuscarawas county. We learn by the
New Philadelphia Advocate, that in January,
1856, Levi Hull bought a farm of $50 acres of
William Dunlap, in Sandy township, for which
he paid $1,000 down, and his note for $4,000
secured by mortgage on the farm. The note
was not paid, and Dunlap brought suit Hull
set up in defence that shortly after taking pos
session of said premises, he became convinced
that the house was haunted, and that ghosts,
hob -gobIins. spooks, evil spirits, &C., were in
the habit of making nocturnal visits to the in
habitants of the mansion, and of making night
hideOus-that the neighbOrs were afraid to
ceme near the house-that he was unable to
get work hands to cultivate the land-that his
own and his family's health of body and peace
ofmind were destroyed thereby, &c--aDd that
therefore he ought not to be compelled to pay
said note of $1,000, but ought to have iudg-
ment for $4,000 as damages sustained in con-
sequence of getting so terribly "skeerd."
The hOb-gOblin plea, however, did not avail
the frightened Mr.. Hull, and instead of getting
damages he got put in for the $4,000, interest
and costs The haunted farm can probably be
bought cheap.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
The Beecher Family Re-UuiOu.

Last week the family of the venerable Ly-
Rev. H. W. Beecher, in Brooklyn. Rev. DR..
Beecher, in his s4th year, his venerable wife,
and eight brothers and sisters assembled. All
the Beecher children were present except the
youngest, Rev. J. C. Beecher, who is now in
China, Chaplain to the seamen of Hong Kong.
The names Of those present, in the order oftheir
ages, are as follows Miss Catharine Beecher,
Hartford; the Rev. William Henry Beecher of
North Brook6eId, Mass; the Rev. Dr. Edward
Beecher of Galesburg, ILL.,; Mrs. Mary F. Per-
kins of Hartford, Conn; Mrs. Harriet Beeeher
Stowe of Andover, Mass; the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecber of Brooklyn; the Rev. Charles Beecher
of Georgetown, Mass; Mrs. Isabella Hooker of
Hartford. Conn; the Rev Thomas Z. Beecher
of Elmira, n. Y.
The whole family, including Rev. DR.. Beech
er and wife, attended lecture in Brooklyn by
Henry Ward Beecher on the interesting topic
of the Family Relation. The Brooklyn Star
says:
III TIC COuTse VI MS ItindfkS, MT DeecneI re-
lated very many interesting personal incidents.
He said that it was twenty years since his fam
lily had such reunion, and that it was un-
doubtedly their last meeting on earth. His
own family, he said, consisted of himself, wife,
and nine children, five of the latter being in
Heaven. He spoke in such touching words of
the feeling which the loss of his own children
had produced, that nearly the whole audience
was bathed in tears. Abiding to the death of
two of his children, twins, who died quite
young, and both upon the same day, having
been attacked by the same disease, he said that
the most trying duty he had to perform at that
period was to baptize the infants vino were
brought to his church; for it seemed to him that
almost every other child was called after the
name of one or tie other of his little ones
And to this day he could not refrain from weep
ing whenever any circumstance was mentioned
which called up their faces to his mind.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
wonders of Niagara.

We never enjoyed day at Niagara With
greater zest than we did the Saturday evening
visit under the pleasant guidance of Mr.. FR AK
ENsTEIN, and all who miss a similar trip will
lose rare treat indeed. A months stedy
tramp and gaze at the Falls and surroundings
would not give the visitor SO good and so gand
an impression, nor yet SO truthful, as is obtained
from single sitting before his matchless pGnO-
rama. The artist not only shows you the wonders
and beauties from all points of interest, but at
all times of the day and night, and at all sea-
sons of the wear, in sunshine and in storm by
moonlight and by freight, from the juting
rock, the fagile bridge, the tiny boat, the
plOughing steamer, the lofty tower, the waters
edge, the island lookout, the verandah rest the
cave of the winds, and the glaciers behind the
great Horseshoe leap. All is nature, insketchl
perspective, colOring, beauty, grandeur, terror,
sublimity, except the eternal thunder. The
mighty monotone, sounding OF since God pour
e the waters from the hollowof His hand, alone
is mute in FRANKENsTEIN's Niagara. Be sure
and visit it, taking the whole family. The WIS.,
it will prove the pleasantest hour-and-a-half Of
the twenty four, as well IS the most proftably
spent
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21

New York is about to follow the example O.
Michigan in the passage of Registry Law
Tue bill is entitled IAN act to ascertain, hy
proper proof, those entitled to vote, and to pre-.
serve the purity of the Ballot Box" and it has
passed the Assembly by the strong vote of IS
ayes to 81 nays. 1t is stated that there is little
doubt that the bill will also pass the Senate,
and become law.
The New York bill provides for complete
registration of voters three weeks before an
election, and on Tuesday preceding election,
the regular Inspectors shall meet to correct
and complete such lists. All proceedings to be
open, and oaths and proofs same as now requir-
ed for challenged voters. Corrected list to be
used on election day as check list, and none to
vote unless on the list, except sworn as row
and identified as voter BY one who is regis
tered. Those registered may also be challenged
Voting lists to be kept and nsed for making
next registry. False swearing made perjury,
and double or false registry is State Prison
offence. The act applies to charter IS well as
State elections.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
The Railroad Convention--Time Table.

| The Railroad C6nVent1on--Ttne TaDie'
| The Time Table was the obstruction which
pitched the grand combination train OH the
track. The Committee of seventeen made q
report but before a ratification vote was taken
BY the Convention, the Hudson River Road
announced determination to leave New York
at o'clock. This exploded all work done, as
the Southern lines made 8 o'clock, Amboy
time, the ultimatum. Though the Pennsylva-
MIA Central could make Columbus as quick as the
New York Central. the Baltimore and Ohio
could not Much excitement followed, and a
motion was made that the Northern lines fix
time for themselves, and calling Convention
of the Pennsylvania Central, Baltimore and
Ohio, and all the Southwestern lines at COlum-
bus on the 23d inst, and was carried by large
vote. amid defiant applause from both sides.
The delegates of the Northern lines between
New York, Chicago and Cincinnati, including
the Hudson River, and excluding the New
York and Erie, and Buffalo, New York and
Erie, assembled in Convention. and without
useless discussion, completed the following
time table as basis of operation:
GOING WESTWARD.
Leave New York A. NJ, IL A. NJ, 5 P. NJ
Reach Buffalo and Suspension Bridge 10 P
NJ, A. M, 10 A. M Reach Chicago P
NJ, ll:55 P. NJ, A. NJ.
GOING EASTWARD.
Leave Chicago 500 A NJ, 500 P. NJ Reach
Buffalo and Suspension Bridge 4:45 and $50
P. NJ, Buffalo time. Reach New York $50
P. N 1000 A NJ.
Leave Cincinnati 500 A. NJ Reach Cleve-
land 500 P NJ; leave do. 3:35 P N. Reach
Buffalo 1920 P NJ, Buffalo time; leave do.
l1:00 P NJ. Reach Albany 9:I5 A. M
Reach New York $50 P. NJ
all other Cincinnati trains east connect at
Cleveland with the Chicago trains going east,
and with the same trains going south
The schedule was completed and ratified,
and is to take effect April 4, 1859. The Ex-
press says:
The action of the Convention was communi-
Gated to Mr.. Moran, and he was understood to
assent to it. In fact, the Time Table adopted
is nearly the same as that reported by the COM
mittee on Wednesday, except that the time is
increased from 35 and 81 hours to 81 and SO
hours, from New York to Chicago.
The great through competing lines, the Penn
sylvania Central and Baltimore and Ohio, were
not represented. They will arrange time tables
at Columbus on Wednesday next.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21
Extra session of Congress.

Senator Toombs sadly puzzled the President
and Cabinet of his party by his contumacy in
defeating the Post Office Appropriation Bill
and the subject of calling an extra session OF
Congress is still the ''vexed question" at Wash
ingtcn. The great spendthrift Post Office De-
partment as administered under the Buchanan
regime cannot founder along on tick until the
regular session it is claimed, as the revenues
will but barely pay the pOstmasters and the
contingent expenses, leaving little or nothing
for the mail service. Then there is the old
Indebtedness crowding, altogether bad show
where extravaganza and waste have hitherto
run riot
It is quite apparent that an extra session
would be called at once, but for the fact that
Congressional elections are still pending in Vir-
ginia and other Southern States. Some seven
ty members of Congress have yet to be chosen,
and called session, without this Southern
ton in a rather unpleasant minority in the pop
ular branch. The Cabinent appreciate the
predicament, and propose to shin along with
certificates instead of cash until Congress shall
make the necessary appropriation. 1t was ex-
pected that the "vexed question" would have
been settled on Saturday, but the telegraph in
dicates that it was not.
The Times Washington dispatch of the 18th,
states that the Cabinet still resist the movement
for an extra session, but the Presidents mind
is made up, and his Proclamation may issue on
the 10Th. The Tribune's special dispatch of
the 18th says;
The Cabinet had session over four hours
in length to-day, and again adjourned without
reaching a conclusion concerning an extra ses
sion Postmaster General Holt held a confer
ence with the President before the meeting,
but was not present afterward. He went to the
Department to prepare statement, with view
of persuading his colleagues that Congress
ought to be convened Yesterday every men,
Der expressed his opinion f6rmally and in turn,
and unitedly against the proclamation to that
effecs, with the exception of MIR. Holt. The
President maintained an adverse position, with
out argument, and still inelines to adhere to his
original determination.
At the adjournment, this afternoon, no un-
dersEanding existed as to another conference to-
morrow but the attendance of the Cabinet will
probably bs requested in tie morning by notices
from the President, so that the decision may go
by the California steamer
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21

We notice that in the Cleveland Leader and
other papers the name of John A. Foot is mem
toned as worthy Of presentation to the RePnb-
lcan Convention for the Office of Governor
The suggestion we regard as good one, and
should the choice of the convention fall upon
him neither the Republican party, or the people
of Ohio, would have cause to regret it. Mr..
Foot has resided in Cleveland for over thirty
years, possesses. an unblemished reputation, has
long been an earnest and able advocate of the
cause of popular education, and has SO identi-
fed himself with all the best interests of the
State as eminently to qualify him for its chief
executive officer We recommend with pleasure
the favorable consideration of his name by the
convention. Weregard him as ranking amongst
those from whom proper selection can be
made.-Toledo Blade.
A correspondent of the Cleveland Leader
recommends Hon. John A Foot, of Cuyahoga,
as candidate for the next Governor of Ohio -
We could vote for Mr.. Foot with good will, but
prefer Hon. R. P Buckand, of this county
Fremont Journal.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-21

DRowEED.-A small skiff, containing three
persons, foundered in the rapids about two
miles above Perysburgh q few days ago. A
young man aged Is, and young lady aged 81,
were drowned The third person clung to the
boat and reached shore. The persons resided
at Napoleon.
-Four persons were drowned in Lake Ontario,
near BOwmanyille, Canada, on the 18th They
left Port Hope in small sail boat for Whitby,
gale came en-, the boat fOundered, three of the
party were swept off at once. and the fourth
clung to the bottom of the boat for two hours,
the people on shore being unable to render as
sistanee. The unfortunate party consisted of
two men and woman and child.