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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-26

Amongst the persons likely to be voted
for as public printer in the triangular con
test likely to arise in the House Of Represen-
tstives, the name of John IL. Gallaher, esq,
has been mentioned lie is well known rs u
veteran Wing of loug experience in the pol.
itics and press of Virginia. and in the art OF
printing. As far back us 1880 ne was an
efficient business member Of the House Of
Delegates. and closed his Legislative career
an q Senator in lS4S. lie was in lS4?, en-
trusted with one of the most important Blu
reaus Of the Treasury department the Third
Auditors Office. and in that position was
known and is still remembered as an ener
gstic, capable and popular officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-26

Our commercial agent at M"nrovia has
again addressed our government, urging ex-
ecutivs action. under the law Of 1874, t"
abolish discriminating duties upon tonnage.
and upon articles imported into the United
States in Liberian vessels These vessels
were purchased in the United States, and
the trade 10 rapidly increasing in such i'm
nortant commodities az palm oil. cocoa-nut
oil. ivory. sugar, coffee. &c. 1t sstated that
the Liberisn government levy no diserimina-
ting duties upon our vessels with their car
goes, but place them in the rank Of the most
favored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-26
"Harpers Ferry" in a Tract Society.

The abolition clergy, it will be seen lby
the proceedings of the Tract Convention ut
Chicago, have rather got the start OF polit'-
cians, in converting "Ossawattomle' Brown
to account. This Tract Convention seems
to have been composed chiefly Of clerical IN
surgents, whose violent language is fully up
to the Harper's Ferry standard. One "Rev." :
unequivocally declared himself il favor OF
"haying the slayes rise up against their mas
tiers, and, if necessary, 'wading their way
to freedom, through the blood Of their OPP
prsssors, knee deep" Yet such men as
these have the effrontery 10 stand up and pro,
fess to be anxious to extend, BY religious
tracts, the doctrines Of Christianity, the
principles of the Prince Of Peace, and the
commandments Of. Him who hath said,
Thou shalt not kill
1t is but Justice to the American Tract so
oety, which centres in this city, to say, that
this Western Convention is an ofshoot OF
the Boston Branch, that recently seeded. IN
consequence Of the refusal OF the society to
lsnd its printing presses to the PRONUNCIATION
of Abolitionism J. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-26

FAIAsrArrIAN.-4Tthough the events OF
the past few days are Of the most important
character. and should be viewed with the
greatest SERIOUSNESS, il Is iHipos5ible % re-
strain smile at the Fallstafhan exhibition.
Of some of the heroes of the fight. To hear
them recount their exploits one would con
clude the defenders from this section OF the
county more than averaged their man
Charlestomn SPIRIT u J.terso".
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
MoTToEs OF THE SrATEs.-Thfea Sta,

MoTToEs OF THE STATEs.-Thfea States
in the Union-F ermont, New JERSEY and
Delaware-have the same motto: LIB
erty and Independence, Pennsylvania
chose the same, but fancying herself some
what purer than the above three sisters, pre-
fixed the word Virtue" That of ssOld
Kentuck'' is made up of about as good stuff
as any: N" United we stand, divided we
fall" Virginia has not bad one: Sic
senper uranus, $50 mote it be with all
tyrsnts."'. Texas, Alabama, Ohio and some
others, have no notices; whether it is ow-
ing to their not deserving any or because
they find it difficult to get appropriate ones,
who knows !? A good motto for Ohio, might
be: Readily coaxed, but not driven''-
like its hogs and women. What the eagle
said to ''Tarpedo'' would answer very we'll
for Texas: $50 in and never die p' As
for California, nothing could be more ap-
propriate than Tgilantune ct maximum zu-
ceun,.. "Wide awake and full of Aeas p
Far better than its Eureka: eve have
found it (the elephant) p
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
Selettes 4oetrg. .
Written for the Southern August
LETCHER AND MONTAGUE.

EWfltJen Tor the SOutnern Argus
LETCHER AND MONTAGUE.
THE FIRST SONG OF THE CAMPAIGN.
At BY PERCUSSION.
The time to fight for principles
Has come around again, reH
We must prepare for action nor, @ rr
And fight with might and main. ana
Those principles which we arow
Will teach us what to do, 345
And to this good old Commonwealth
Viii keep us staunch and true.
We have two noble leaders now, ee
Who are we'll tried and true,
And to = man wen vote for them %
For Letcher and M ontague. ;9
CHoRus-Fill up, fill up, the soaking cup, I.
20 those well tried and true,
For there are none we'd sooner trust,
! Than Letcher and Mont ague
Both have worked for their native State
Well was that work begun;
But till they reach higher point, .a y;
Shall we think that work is dcnc.
Letcher we'll place at the helm of State,
]. With brave and gallant crew,
And to assist him in the storm, 1915 eta.
Wen give him Montague. All 81 -ssEi
The anchors weighed, and we're affoat,
Up with the spreading sail.
The unterrJfed have mann''d the boat, .>s4
s.There's no such word as fail - IN
CHcaUs-Fill to the brim, my ga liant lads,
a Here's % that noble crew,
Well drink to Captain Letcher
s8 "a And his mate, Bob Mon tague.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
The History OF MErHon1sM TIL

HE HISTORY OF METHODIST. The able
work of DIR. Stevens, called to History of
1Aethod1sm, but which in reality is the his
tory Of the Christian religion in several of
the most important periods of its progress.
has already reached its ninth edition, and
the demand for it is, we understand, una
bated. This is a well-deserved comment
upon the skill, the learning, the impartiali-
ty, and the interest with which the author
has performed his task.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

I EVERETT IN THE R1NG-It is reported
that Dan Rice has offered to contribute
twenty Thousand dollars to the Mount Yer.
non Fund, provided Hon. Edward Everett
will consent to travel with his circus for .
single season, in the capacity of clown
The honorable gentleman has the proposal
under consideration. but we believed Els
engagement on the New York Ledger will
prevent his accepting Manager Riee's mu-
nlfficent charlottesville Journal.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

GS We have read ola certain English
clergyman who, being engaged in a warn,
controversy with a gentleman. was told that
his "black coat protected him." lit NAV
be So" said the wrathy parson. "but if it
protects me, it shan't you and throwing his
coat over chair, he gave his opponent a
thorough thrashing. -
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

Col. Thos, P. August, of Richmond,
contradlcts the statement that he was to op-
pose Judge Caskie for Congress- He says
he never entertained such an idea, and that
lit is absolutely forbidden by the relations
which subsist between them"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
JHo. D. lxBoDEN, GEO. W. IMBoDEN,
EMBODEN & BRO,
ATTORNEYS At LAW,
SEAII NE0N. VA

1TvHE shove law firm is dissolved, SO far as prac-
i tice in the County Court of Augusta is con-
Clerk. Geo. W. lmbo1en alone will practice. But
when the interest Of their clients require it. the ser
vices of both will be rendered in all the other
Courts, and the partnership name will be used in
receipting for all claims placed in their hands, as
heretofore. VS. tft~. .&saSg
July 81, l85S.-6mo. m --t1.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

EE A person named Owen Moore once
left his creditors somewhat unceremoriouslv
upon which wag wrote:
Owen Moore has run away,
Owen more than he could nav.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES thou consideresi
thy wants, when thou beholdest thy imper-
fections, acknowledge his goodness, 0 Man
who honored thee with reason, endowed
thee with speech, and placed thee in society
to receive and confer reciprocal helps and
mutual obligations.
Thy food. thy clothing, thy convenience
Of hebitauion, thy protection from the inju-
ries, thy enjoyment Of comforts and the
pleasures of life, thou owest to the assist
ance Of others, and couldest not enjoy but
in the bands Of society. It is thy duty,
therefore, to be friendly to mankind, as il
is thy interest that men should be friendly
to thee.
AS the rose breatheth sweetness from it.
own nature, 50 the heart Of beneyolen
man produceth good work Dodsley.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

A Coon STocK TO BEGIN BUSINESS W1rH.
Bella Squires, widower, married Mary
Cromac, widow, few days since, in Hart
ford, Connecticut. They commence their
matrimonial engagement with 81 children.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
8rofessiionaI Garbs.

auos. :. nIcHfR. JAS. 4. SKINNER. C. NIcHIE
@ak NICHE, SKINNER & NICHE.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
-TTAvEformed 4 partnership for the practice of
II law in all the Courts of Augusta county, and
the o. s, District Court for Western Virginia.
Mr. Niche willattend, as heretofore the Courts Of
adjoining counties.
JAMES III. SKINNER will practice in the
Circuit and County Courts of Highland.
Allbusiness entrusted to him viii be promptly at
ended to. ~s July S, lS56-6mo.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
ALEX. n. H. STUART. B. BALDWIN STUART.
II Avn PARTNERS SHIP.

HAVING Associated my son B. Baldwin Stuart
II with me in business. we will hereafter prac-
tice law in all the Courts he'd in Stanton, under
the name and style of ALEX. III. III. STUAR
4 SON. q 8t4
Particular attention will be given to the CoLLEc-
ZION OF CLAIMS.
The senior partner will also regularly attend the
Circuit Jourts of Rockingham and Rockbridge and
the Co1.:t of Appeals at Lewisburg.
IN ALEX Il. II. STUART.
Etaur toat Sept. 4, 1858.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

CARE OF You've CATTLE impress
sion seems quite common, that young cat
tie are to run out to tougher during the
Winter. The fallacy Of this impression
may be shown, by taking two or more of
your young stock, and allowing them free,
outdoor range during the Winter, and an
equal number Of similar ones, and give
them the benefit of good, comfortable Sta
bles, and just such feed as is given those
that range outdoors. Now, which do you
think will show the best in the Spring?
Need you be told-do you not feel the
assurance tkat. those which are stabbed will
require about one-quarter less food, and
will come out in better flesh and at a high
er market value than your 'toughened, y
out door fed ones?
If you have any doubts on the subject,
you can try it, but we would say that the
thing has already been tried, and the result
is known. You may argue as you will,
facts show, that young cattle are 50 much
if not more benefted-by housing than are
those Of older growth. neil
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

ANEcDoTn OF Mr. WEBSTER. a cores
pondent Of the Boston Courier has the fol-
lowing anecdote Of Mr.. Webster:
Mr.. Webster married the woman he
loved, and the twenty years which he lived
with her brought him to the meridian of his
greatness. An anecdote IS current on this
subject which is rot recorded in tie books.
Mr.. Webster was becoming intimate with
Miss Grace Fletcher, when, the skein Of
silk getting in a knot, Mr. Webster assist
ed"in unraveling the snarl then looking
up to Miss Grace, he said, ..sWe have un-
tied knot, don't you think we could tie
one" Grace was a little embarrassed,
said not word, but in course Of few
minutes, she tied knot il a piece Of
tape, and handed it to Mr.. w. This tape,
the thread Of his domestic joys, was found
after the death OF Mr. Webster, preserved
as one Of the most precious of relics.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

All advertising for less time than three months,
~NI ). charged for at the usual rates-s1 90 per
sqaare for the fret three Insertions, and twenty-five
oamte for each snbsequent issue. i.
Tke above rates ,ciN Be strictly adhered to-. The
SPECULATION Of the WIND ICATOR, is one of the lar
sss In tie State and hence Of the best Advertise
Sas pasdsA,ns.
- JOE WORK, Of all descriptions promptly
nftvuded to.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

ATTORNEY AT LAW, COvINGToN, VA.
EXTILL practiceinthe Courtyard Circuit Courts
w of Bath, Allegheny, Pocahontas, Highland
End Augusta. Y s4gf1 tsr "a
Tohis old cIientsn Augusta, he would say that
As will always be in attendance upon the COUNTY
and UNIrEpSrArEs CoUKrs HOLDEN AT STAuNTcN.
May 3, 1856-Townpapers copy s ea
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

uuaH VI. snErrEY. 4" JAS. DuxaARpsER, JR.
LAW NOTICE..
TtHE ur dersigned have formed s partnership in
i the ractice Of Law, in the various Colurts
ali business confident to their care Especia at
tention paid to the Collection Of Claims.
HuGH W. SHErPEY will practice in the Courts
Of Highland Bath and Rockbridge, and in the
Ecurt Of Appeals. HUGH w. SHEFFEY,
II JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jg.
Staunton, jan. is, 1859. M
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

lI Another 'New Cent has made til
appearance.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

A Coon H1r.--The Washington ceres
pendent Of the N. O. Crescent writes that
alta dinner given at the National" of that
city, by George Sanders, there were pres
ent members Of Congress from all sections,
and among them the notorious Mr.. Burlin-
game, Of Niagara Falls memory After
the dinner was over and while the party
we're all well charged with the amiability
incident to such occasions, Burlingame took
pains to make himself exceedingly afable
and familiar with some of the Southern
members.
Calling Boston man to him, lie said,
II want you to 60 home and tell my peo-
pie upon what good terms I am With nv
Southern brethren here" He was about
to add more, when somebody commenced
to sing 70 Star Spangled Banner. At it's
close, Buglingame clarped loudly and long.
Turning to u Southern member standing
near him, be said ''did you notice how [
~applauded when he came to the land of the
free e. EYES," answered the Southern
member; "but, Judging from the distance
you go to fight, | thought it was the home
Of the brave you we're applauding Gen
ter shot exclaimed member standing by.
Burlingame threw up his hands. buzzed
and Auttered a little, but took it in very
good part 1t was an admirable retort."
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

ES Judge D, Ia giving a charge
to a jury, had occasion to rather frequently
to make use Of the words nougagor and
mortgage. The foreman of the jury asked
the judge the meaning the words, candid
~ cohfessing he did not know their import.
His honor facetiously explained them; thus
Il nod to you-you notice me,
I'm the mod-or, you the nod-ce p
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
DOCTOR JAMES B. GILKESON

IEAVING located in Staunton, tenders his pro-
X fessional services to the public. He may be
sound when not professionally engaged, at the Ma
siona Hotel [April 3, l858-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22
From the Detroit Free Press, Jan. 4.
A White HeiresS ElOpes with a Negro.

| a young girl named Sarah Judson,
whose father lives on a fine property mile
or two from Pontiac, eloped on Saturday
and came to Detroit The partner of her
flight was black man, who had been in
the employment of her father for some time
in the capacity Of farm hand. yhe first
intimation that the father had of the inten-
ton Of the parties was conveyed by the fact
OF their fight. They Immediately crossed
over to Windsor, upon reaching this city,
fully sensible that they never could accom-
pllsh their unnatural designs on this side,
as no Official or clergyman could have been
found who would have so far transgressed
the bounds Of deeency as to unite the coup
lie, the appearance oesthe girl being such as
would forbid the union in the MUD Of any
sensible man, to say nothing of the law, in
| the case. Some individual was found in
Canada who performed the ceremony, how
ever. and the two were made one. They
are now in Windsor, enjoying the sweets Of
the honey
The brother Of the girl came on the next
day, arriving here on Sunday, and, ascer-
tanning their whereabouts, went to her and
lmplored her to return. She was contented
however-loyed her ebony half happy
IN his arms, and couldn't think of going
back. The emotions of brother at such a
sight can be better imagined than described.
Some men would have blotted out their dis
grace with single blow, but he had been
taught that it was no sin against God or
man that his young sister should repose in
the embrace Of negro, and at the same
time calmly look him in the face and say
I that she was contented He went home as
he had come, alone.
The girl is about eighteen years DID,
The family are said to have occupied po-
sition in society which was first class, and
the blow is consequently terrible one. =
The father is rich, and the girl an heiress,
which makes it very nice for the African of
her choice. The matter has caused an in
tense excitement in the neighborhood where
| the parties are we'll known, the girl having
been born and brought up where her pa
rents reside. It is difficult to imagine any
train Of circumstances by which young
and intelligent girl could be brought to
form connection so repugnant to all the
senses, yet the fact exists. A more COM
| plete retribution for the crime Of fanaticism
we never heard Of The least we can wish
is, that the father, undoubtedly we'll cured
Eof his beliefs BY this time, may be able to
save his young daughter from the terrible
future which now opens to her. ,...,.
The Free Press says the father is cred
hot Abolitionist," and has always advoca-
ted amalgamation. and the girl has been
reared under the demoralizlng influences of
such abhorrent principles.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

W. uRQHART,. R.. BOSTON
URQUHART & BOSTON,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
MEMPHIS, TENN. d2t-en
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-01-22

THE founder ofthis celebrated Institution, me
only regularly Educated Physician aay , u
sing. offers The most certain. speedy anu on'y ei
facfT,al remedy in The world for
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14
John A. RIinnis, ESQ,

This gentleman, who, before the meeting of the
Convention in the Third District, had announced
himself candidate for Congress, has write let
ter to portion of his friends who had written him
with the request that he would inform them what
course he intended to pursue The letter is strong
and able review OF the present position of parties,
concluding as follows:
Then, in conclusion, permit me to say that shall
not be candidate for Congress; and whilst do
OF impugn the honesty or patriotism Of the Oppo-
sition party in Tennessee, but believe the larger
portion, at least, are both honest and patriotic
do believe the success of the party in this contest
viii give encouragement and strength to the Oppo-
ton throughout the Union; will but strengthen aud
bind more solidly the fusion of all the Opposition:
that the success of this fusion and the election Of
the President by the Opposition, in 1860, would
place the government in the hands of the Black Re-
publican party; that this would lead to the most
reckless extravagsncs and fraud, to the repeal Of
the fugitive slave law, to the total disregard of the
guarantees of the Constitution, and the rights of
the South, in relation to slavery in the Territories
and finally and inevitably, ID q rupture and in all
probability dissolution Of the Union, to prevent
which, as far as am able shall not only be not a
candidate myself, but will support in the present
contest Col. Smith, as well as the balance of the
Democratic ticket. Truly yours,
JNO. A. MINIS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14
The Rnnson whv.

The reason Why the Opposition leaders refuse to
discuss the slavery question is, if they take the
grounds which GREELEY says they tell him they
occupy in favor of combining slavery to its present
limits, their followers at tina South will all fall off
from them. If they declare themselves 10 favor Of
slavery, SEWARD and GREEtEr will drop them, and
leave them hopeless and miserable faction. Mr..
BELL knows that his nomination by the Black Re-
publicans in 1860 depends on his ability to convince
his Northern friends that he and his party in Ten
nessee are with them. Hence he has placed the
seal of silence the lips of Opposition orators and
organs, so far the slavery question is concerned
He is afraid they may offend his Northern allies
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14
Cheap Homes.

NAVE offer for sale Is 20 very desirable Building Lots in
wv Brownsville many Of them finely timbered containing
from to 10 acres The soil fre the lots beautiful and
hney suited for residences and for gardening purposes The
neghborhood equal in the State Two Male and Fe
male Academies in successful operation in the immediate ven
~ We viii sell this property most liberal persons
who will improve It.
have also very large amount Of Real Estate for sale consist
ing OF several OF the best farms this and
large number Of the improved most desirable eside
in the vicinity Of Nashville and in city. besides
quite Ia supply Of unimproved Lots In the city diff
ferent additions Nashville We will take great pleasure in
showing Of the property and will sell great bargains
ap9e IJLERW BROWN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14


and sizy-Oas opposition. including arss from
Tennesses, voted sgsinst laying the bin on
the table. And so the motion to lay the bill
on the table, which would have been the rejection
of the bin, was negatised, AMI il became the Law
of the land by the approval Of Mr. FLEMORE, then
President Of the United Statea
Here is a fair specimen of the facts or which sll
these charges Of extravaganza against the Democrat
iepary are based. In every instance bear
testimony to the innocence Of the Democracy, while
they reveal the most reckless prOigacy on the part
Of the Opposition. And yet from such facts as
these, the Opposition journals attempt to persuade
the people to place the treasury Of the government
in the keeping of their party. The possession Of
the treasury is all they desire. The eOrruptOns and
extravagance Of that party beth in federal and
State governments, show very clearly 10 what base
uses they would apply it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-14

The CONGRESSIONAL CANvAss.-Dr. Thomas
Menees and Gen. James NJ. Quarles, candidates for
Congress in this District will address such Of their
fsllOWcitizens may attend in this city on Friday,
the Goth, lat night at the corner of Broad and Mar
ket streets, and Saturday, the 2ls at the Court