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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
For the Vinfiicato

Kessrs. Editors As the people of this
county will be called upon in the Spring to
elect Clerk of the Circuit Court, VIC take
the liberty Of directing public attention to
Mr.. Jos. Addison Waddell as person well
qualified for the Office.
Mr.. Waddell's steadiness Of purpose, me-
thodical industry, and scrupulous exactness,
combined with his habit Of always doing
well whatever he undertakes, in an eminent
degree fit him for the satisfactory discharge
Of the onerous, responsible, and important
duties Of the Office in question.
We therefore confidently recommend him
to the favorable consideration of the voters
of the county. MIDDLEBRooK
Dec 18th, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
Mountain Guard.

Quite stir was created at the depot on
Sunday last, upon the arrival Of the Noun
tain Gaurd, under command of Capt. Bush
ong, from Charlestown. They were cor
daily welcomed back by their friends both
from town and country. Respect for the
day, was the cause Of no formal demonstra-
ton upon their arrival. Though perhaps
not as we'll drilled as some other companies,
yet we learn that handsome compliments
we're paid them by Gov. Wise and others,
for their soldier-like appearance. Having
exchanged their military coats for red fan
mel shirts, they presented quite dashing
appearance, as they marched through town
to their homes in the country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
Eg We have received from the r,

Ely We have received from the Rev.
Geo. d. Taylor, of this place, little book
for children, entitled "Kenney," and writ
ten by himself. We have read it with in
terest, and can only regret that we had not
met with it in early life, when impression
was easy, and then perhaps we might have
grown up better; as it is, We are too old
now for improvement, but would recon
mend it most heartily to all parents who Gov
ct the welfare of their children.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

Th~ undersigned hereby give notice that from
fhis date they will decline the publication of Chan
Gerry Orders and other egal advertisements, unless
che parties interested agree to pay for them at
regular advertising rates. nor will they certify to
tle publication Of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance, unless payment is as
sumed BY some responsible person. They are forced
TO take this position from the fact that they rarely
get any compensation for such advertising, and
when they do are forced to takehalf-pay or nothing
WADDELL'S e. CO., Prop'rs ofSpectator.
MICHIE & CO., Proprietors of Vindica.or.
Sept. 3, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

ES' AS the young men in our Office are
anxious to visit their parents and friends,
who live at distance from Staunton, we
will issue no paper in the Christmas week
It is the only opportunity afforded them
during the year, and we are sure that our
subscribers will not grumblc.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

Agents.
3. n. pEEINGELE4 4. CO., No: 10 State
Street, Bostoa. and No. lle Nassau Street, New
York, are authorized agents for the 'ssiapIcAroR'
and will contract for Advertisements at our loves
rates.
JOHN VI. REXRoDE, Of Highland, is our
aa.horized agent for that county, to receive sub
scrption- to the indicator and collect claims due
bis Office.
TO ADVERTISERS The vindicator has a
%gc andincreasing circulation in this and the ad-
dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vsrtisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
orda acknowledgements to those who will use its
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
WesfArS Lunat;C hSylnr,,,

The Annual Report Of the President and
Directors Of the Western Lunatic Asylum,
has oeen laid upon our table. Under the
management of DR.. Stribling. the Institu-
ton continues in prosperous condition. =
There ale now in the Asylum 372 patients
males 219, females 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

yOur carrier desires US to remind lis
friends in town, that he will make his an
nual call on Monday morning, and hopes
that all will be ready with open purses TO
receive him, knowing full we'll, that even
thc "derV' is entitled to bis due.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
Concert.

We have been requested to state that in
consequence of the illness Of Prof. Turner,
the Concert which the Musical Association
Of this place intended giving this week, has
been postponed until the first week in JAN
uary, of which due notice will be given.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
Southern Medical Students OF Pl,ila.

One hundred and fifty Southern Medical
Students of Philadelphia, have telegraphed
to Richmond TO know what they would be
charged for finishing the present session at
the Medical College Of that city. They
were promptly informed that those who had
matriculated at the Philadelphia Uniyer-
sity would be charged nothing except their
graduation fee. This breathes the right
spirit, and the Northern people will yet see
that they have been fostering spirit in
their midst that will rebound to their own
ruin.
The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday
says:
"This will be tho beginning of the pe.
manent prosperity Of this Institution; and
its future will find the Southern students
repairing to Richmond, and contributing to
her prosperity the hundreds ofthousands of
dollars that have heretofore gone to swell
the fortunes of the people Of Philadelphia. .
We have the following by telegraph:
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21.-One Of the
morning papers states that despatch was
received last night from several Southern
Senators advising the students not to mix
in politics, but remain where they are. It is
reported that the fathers of some of the STU
dents have telegraphed their sons not to join
in the movement It IS almost certain.
however, that 200 students will leave, $50
of whom will stop in Richmond.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
Cannon.

The Staunton Artillery received on Mon
day last, from Richmond, a mounted brass
six-pounder, together with their side arms.
Another piece is still to come.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

SAD ACCIDENT We regret to learn that
Mr.. Ihos. S. Coalter, Of this county, had
his right arm crushed to pieces in thresh-
ing machine one day last week = Spectator.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23
E The following letter from Col Fo,

H The following letter from Col Fop-
tame, President Of the Central Railroad, in
reply to one from Capt. Imboden, asking
that the arms for the Artillery Company
lately raised in this place, be transported
free to Stanton on the Central Railroad
has been handed to us. It brcathes the
proper spirit, and we chcerfully publish it.:
RlcHMoNp, Dec. 10, 1859.
Captain John D. Mboden-Dear Sir !:
Yours Of the 18th is received, requesting
that your arms will be transported free on
the Railroad to Stanton. The free and
gratultous use of our Road, in facilitating
the defence of our beloved Commonwealth.
both present and prospective, has been most
cheerfully granted in every case. am
sure speak the sentiment not only Of the
Board of Directors, but Of the Stockholders,
when say that it is sufficient compensation
for their service to feel the assurance that
we have aided in convincing the disturbers
of our peace, that speedy vengeance await;
the invaders of our soil through the agency
of the powers Of rapid locomotion, which
orr Railroads give to men and munitions Of
war. Yours very truly,
Il. FONTAINE.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

IMPORTANT FROM MRxIco.-AFFA1Rs AT
Brownsville. New Orleans, Dec. I8.-
An arrival from Brazos brings later intelli.
gence of the progress of the civil war in
in Mexico
Degollado lost half bis army and all bis
artillery in a recent battle He was pur-
sued by diramon's forces beyond Monterey,
The road to Tampco is now open to Mira
mon, who had left Guadalajara to attack
Mazatlan He had also suspended Gen.
Marquee.
The Picayune's letter from the city OF
Mexico, Dec. 9th, says there is great ex.
element there in consequence Of reports
that Juarez had signed treaty of inter
vention with the u. 8.
The latest advices from Brownsville state
that the town was defended bv 800 men, -
Cortinas had received reinforoements, but
there had been no fight.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

Sourn CAROLINA. In the South Carolins
House cfRepresentatiyes. on the 10th inst,
series of resolutions on Federal Relations
were introduced by Mr. Memminger and
unanimously adopted. They embrace three
resolutions:
/. That the Southern States should i'm
mediately counsel together. through an ass
sembly of delegates, to concert measures
for united action
., That assurance be given to Virgins
and other border slave States. that South
Carolina desires to unite with them in meas
ures of defence
8 That to these ends $1,000 be APP
propriated to the Contingent Fund, to en-
able South Carolina to increase her military
preparations.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

+ SOhHAN. = nc loiIOTiuS oAlIdCt VIC tdht
from the eloquent speech delivered by Mr.
Vallandigham, Of Ohio, on Thursday, the
15.h, in the House Of Representatives. Il
will be seen he tells Mr.. Corwin some very
truthful, but very bitter truths.
| We must confess that our respect for Mr.
Corwin as bold and eloquent expounder
Of the Constitution, has been very much
lessened by his course in the last year or
$50. The distinguished orator of Ohio did
not in years past lack the boldness to tell
the American people III words which burn,
that ''were he Mexican he would welcome
the invading Americans with bloody hands
to hospitablc graves, but when invited to
speak to crowd Of bowling traitors OF
the North, after the blasphemous Phillips
had belched forth his reasonable rawlings,
the fiery rhetoric Of the quailing Corwin
failed to rcbuke at this opportune moment
the arrogant spirit Of discord and disunion
which reigned supreme in that vast assem-
bly,.
But to the extract. May all renegades
from the conservative parties to the Black
Republicans share the same fate which Mr.
Vallandigham informs US has befallen Mr..
Corwin:
''Sir, | listened the other day, as I al
ways listen, with very great pleasure, to the
genial and gushing eloquence from the lips
Of that gentleman. MIR. Corwin, touched
as they are as with live coal from the altar
of oratory
In the sentiments which he uttered here,
there is much-very much-which meets
my hearty concurrence; but regret that
truth and candor compel me to say that he
does not represent the opinions and senti-
ments Of the party to which he belongs
He claims, indeed, the leadership of that
party. Pardon me--he is not only not a
leader, but not even respectable follower
Of the Republican party Of that State ZAP
phase in the galleries. Kentuckian as he
is by birth, nobleman by nature, patriot as
he is, and Wing as he once was, I know
that be never will consent to GUARD the
baggage Of that vandal host Yet am
sorry to say that to him, more than any 9TH
er man in the State the Republican party
to-day are intended for their political suprc-
macy in Ohio. He it was, who. without
power in his own party, yet controlled at the
late election the fifty thousand conservative
voters Of that State, who are not Of the
Democratic party. and misle9 them into the
support of an organization and Of principle
with which he has no real sympathy at all.
He went into the Republican rty to con-
troll it for good, bnt he was only as straw
before the whirlwind. He fluids now bar
rel scepter in bis grippe; and let me, with
great respect, remind him that it is not con-
servativc speeches which are needed here to
save US, but conservative votes at home
Certainly, the vast majority ofthe people of
Ohio, of all parties, are at heart opposed to
instruction and disunion; but | tell the gen
tleman that, if he would conquer abolition
aud sectionalism, be must fight them st the
ballot box.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

WAsufSoroS, Dec. 2l.-Ihe Opposition
meeting last night appointed a committee to
confer with the Wing and American Gen.
trail Committee.
A caucus of the Americans was held this
morning. On motion of Mr.. Boteer, ii
was resolved to support Mr.. Millson, of vir-
ginia, for Speaker.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

Ey- For Christmas Presents, call at the
Store ofour young friend N. S. Cease, who
has a large supply Of Fruits, Toys, &C.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-23

NATIONAL AMERICAN CENTRAL CoMMIT-
TEE .-PhHadelphia. Dec. 21.-The Ma
tional American Central Committee is in
session here. A committee has been app
pointed TO confer with the committee APP
pointed by the Washington meeting to n.
slider the plan of organic ton and Of uni.
ting the opponents Of the Admins tration. -
The availability Of prom nent gent 9 aen for
the Presidency was discussed.
FALSE REronr. - Pr ladelph,n, Dee. q.
The report published in so.ne of the pa
pers, stating that the Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad Conn any had furnished
free passes 10 tile Souther, stnd. nts, is un-
true They arrived in:Nashiin:Hcn To-
j,irhf
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24
Sulphur Springs.

We are informed that Messrs. MoRR1s
and Moses, of this city, have purchased
the White Sulphur Springs, situated on the
Little Rock stage road, and known as the
Heard Springs, and that they contemplate
fitting them for the accommodation of Wis
itoEs by the next watering season.
We learn that this water is very pleasant
and eficacious in the thorough eradication
of disease, since its hygenic nature has
been fairly tested. If natural resources
are such as to furnish medicinal waters here.
there is nothing to prevent our Arkansas
Springs from ranking with the fashionable
watering places of the east. All that is
necessary is to make ample preparation and
accommodation and bring them into notice,
and we doubt not that after sufficient time
may have passed. and their efficacy
proven satisfactorily. we may have a " Sar-
atoga" at our own doors. These Springs,
we learn, are situated in a very pleasant and
healthy neighborhood, far enough fron all
low lands to render an atmosphere the mo- t
salubrious and free from all obnoxious
miasma, and near to the track of the
Rail Road. These Springs comprise three
Sulphur and one Chalybeate. We say to
them. so ahead we wish to see the laten,
wealth of Arkansas developed.
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24

ssult with intent to kill; there has been no
other srrests in this county Of horse thieves
They have. in IN probability concluded to
shun this place, ~ from the manner in
which they have BEEN treated here for the
last ysar. they do not consider it very heal
thy for those engaged in that business.
The per dism'' question is not much
argued here, as it Is altogether one sided
question. and no man who took the pay vo-
ted for the bill, or advocated its passage
can make any run here for office. This
question will doubtless be resurrected mex,
canvass, and every and all, from Senate,
to township constable viii mount it as g
hobby to ride through on.
Hon. T. G. Hindman will address the
citizens here on the 21st of next month
and all are impatiently waiting to know
what he win have to say. or what subject
he is going to discuss. The Colonel is g
most eloquent'speaker. and generally make.
:" it tell'' in his favor he is we'll posted
and we have NO doubt will make us good
representative. as-
We have had plenty of rain, and the
weather now Is quite pleasant.
More anon, JUvES1s.
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24
Gov. wise,s Explanation

{. RICHMOND, August ~.
The Inquirer has letter from Governor
Wise, in which he explains that he wrote
the famous letter, that has caused SO much
talk, to Bernard Donnelly, of New York.
The Governor also gives letter from MIR.
Donnelly, explaining that the letter was
published after the committal of an implied
breach of trust, for the purpose Of killing oh
the Governor.
The Governor closes his epistle thus :
"Now this is all know about the mat
ter. 1t is no fault or imprudence of mine
which makes the whole thing public. and
thus explaining itself. have no comment
to make--nothing to palliate, excuse or
Justify. Who needs defense for treachery,
and for gross outrage upon all the conf
dence and good faith known among men in
life leave the public to Judge l give Mr..
Donnelly's plea, and believe until the con-
trary appears that he is innocent. Whether
now it will recoil we shall see. His name
is not given in the addresses of the publish
ed copies, to create the impression, obvious
ly, that wrote this letter spontaneously to
some member of the New York State Com.
mittee. i owe it to myself to expose this,
as you say, worse than forgery.
Respectfully yours,
[Signed] HENRY A. WISE.
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24
Letter from johnson County.
GAINESVILLE, Ark, Aug 20, 1859.


Mr.. EDIroR-SIR In consequence of the
dullness of times at this place, have been
tor some time without any news for you.
There is one thing, however, to keep us
awake little, and that is the improve
mcnts that are going on here the sound of
the hammer, saw and trowel, the appear
anoe OF so many new buildings going up,
and the renovating of old ones, relieves us
by reminding US that there are better days
in store for US. We were also relieved and
much gratiied by the arrival in our place,
yesterday, of the Rev. J..L. Denton, of Van
Buren, who had charge of this circuit two
years since, and who never fails to have
many friends wherever he goes he was
met with open heafts and warm embraces
on all sides he preached for us last night,
and had the almost universal attendance of
the citizens. and though we have often heard
him, we must say that we consider this
" the ssvmon." He left this morning ON
his tour to some of the lower counties and
will return to this place again the last of
next week. / see from your last number of
the Press that he is elected one of the
teachers of the Wallace Institute, also an
pointed agent for the same. We are truly
glad to know that he has this position, as
we are satisfied that with the arrangements
now made, success awaits that institution,
in which (from having been connected with
it and knowing its many advantages) we
feel deeply interested. The educational
interests Of your city now seem fattering.
The Female School of this place opens on
the 5th of next month, and from the well
known character of the lady in charge,
Miss Buchanan, and the high recon-
mendation of the lady assistant expect
ed from Nashville, Is teacher Of music,
mathematics. de-, we are expecting q full
school, attended with much benefit to all
patronizing it. And we say success to eli
Of them. for we hope there are more who
expecbto build up theirs by the downfall Of
others. But enough in regard to schools,
as this is . subject that it seems will have
place in every communication Of ours.
The Circuit Court commences hsre on the
18th Of next month we have pretty full
docket. but ana pleased to see il, stained SO
little with the criminal part. We have no
case Of murder, ani believe Int one as.
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24
The S1ckLEs CAsE.-The New Yorl
Express saws:

Tm S1ckLEs CAsE-The New York
Express says:
Mr. Sickles has committed q wrong upon
Mrs. Sickles-f he forced her to comics.
sion which both his judgment and his heart
condemn, and which, in its most offensive
details was grossly colored. If not untrue
If he has found that reform and repent
ance lie in = mutual forgiveness Of injuries.
and that his future of happiness rests with q
reunion Of fate and fortune with one he had
oncs sworn to love. honor and protect ma
ny argue. first, that is nobody's business
beyond the parties most interested. andeec-
ond that reunion now, with better life
hereafter. is preferable to ssparation. aban-
donment. and future which no one can
fathom. There is q sweet and innocent
little child which may have drawn father
and mother together and If little child
has thus led them and reunited them, we
are asked. shall pronounce judgment upon
thoss who have had the courage to follow
such lead. The subject is one with which
either ths public have nothing to do, OF
concerning whirh they who judge should
E,oT a.l the fact. n the case.
The Van Buren press., 1859-08-24
H We learn from the Sentinel an

@ We learn from the Sentinel and
Wttness published at Middletown, Conn.
that the enterprising firm of HUsBARD &
Bios. Of that city. have lately shipped t.
Helany, in this State, a set of church
blinds to the order of Bailey & More, Of
Helany. We can recommend this firm to
all In want Of any kind of building mate
rials-door blinds, sash, &c DC, knowing
that all business done with them will be
executed In an honorable and satisfactory
manner Their manufactory being on the
Connecticut, they can ship directly to New
Orleans. Give them q trial.