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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

RE- In the Massachusetts convention a
resolution was offered recommending Doug
las for the presidency, but it was voted
down, the Boston Journal says, by ten to
one. Another resolution, approving of the
territorial policy Of Douglas, land in favor
of protective tariff" was voted down by
four to one. A third resolution applauding
Douglas as an cable and fearless advocate, .
etc., was booked by the committee on res
olutions. It never saw the light after its
reference.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
YEGAT. .-lADyERTISEMENTs

The undersigned hereby give notice that from
This date they will decline the publication of Chan
oery Orders and other legal advertisements, unless
the parties interested agree to pay for them at our
regular advertising rates; nor will they certify to
the publication of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance, or unless payment is as
sumed by some responsible person They are forced
to take this position from the fact that they rarely
when they do are forced to take half pay nothing
WADDELLS & CO., Prop'rs OF Spectator.
NICHE & CO., Proprietors of Vindicatcr
Sept. Q, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
LAYING tho Corner Stone Of the NJ. E
Church.

The monotony Of our town was delight
fully disturbed on last Tuesday by the GER
emonies attending the laying Of the Corner
Stone of the new Methodist Church. The
Masonic Fraternity, the Odd Fellows, the
Sons of Temperance, the Military and Fire
Association, turned out and added much to
the occasion. Turner'S Silver Cornet
Band" was also s.out," and with delightful
concord of sweet sounds" entertained at
frequent intervals the large assembly.
But the event Of the day was certainly
the Grafton Of the Rev Dr. Riley. We
reg ret much that we we're not in position
to hear the whole Of his eloquent discourse,
but his clear, ringing voice, assisted by an
eager and rapt attention, could be heard
when aroused by the excitement Of his theme,
and when embodying his most energetic
thoughts, even at the outskirts Of the large
crowd. His review Of the History Of France
for the last century, was as specimen Of
genuine and lofty oratory, equal to anything
we have ever heard while his mastery
vindication of the present age from the
charge of degenerany, as compared with an.
cient times was most apropos and eloquent,
and his repetition Of those beautiful lines Of
Tennyson on the brave six hundred who
charged on certain death at Balaclava, was
the most splendid piece Of defamation We
ever heard.
Mr.. Riley was formerly resident O
Staunton, and has many warm friends il
this place; long may he live in the enjoy
ment of his fine talents and Of the gool
which must result from the efforts Of sucE
mind devoted as his is, to the holy mission
of Christ.
After the grafton had been delivered ane
the collection taken up the procession form
ed and proceeded to the site Of the old church
where the ceremony of laying the corner
stone vas performed according to the forms
Of the Masonic Fraternity. On the whole
the day passed off pleasantly and agreeably
to every one.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

be soon added to this suffering list ? and
what inexpressible joy the anticipation Of
dwelling in inseparable unity with his great
leader, through all time, must afford to SO
devoted an adherent as the editor Of the
"News." Then we would advise the or
gan to persist in the work 50 nobly
commenced. clay on Macduff," "Nev-
er say die" sStrike for the green graves
Of your sires, God and your native land"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

SALE OF THE NATURAL BRIDGE. Col. j.
Wooten, few days since, disposed Of the
Natural Bridge property, in Rockbridge CO.,
Va, to John Luster, for the sum Of $12,-
O00 1t is upon this property that is situa-
ted the celebrated Natural Bridge, one Of
the wonders Of this country.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS

As GfERGf FROM
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore
XXTE are now receiving direct from New York,
wv decidedly the most extensive Stock of Goods
we have ever offered in Stanton before. Our
ock Of
LADIES DRFSs GOODS
Is very complete-indeed we can truly say that we
have never been able to offer such full and com
piste stock as now. The DRESS GOODS for this
Fall are very handsome, and many
NEW STILES
20 make their first appearance. Below ysTil be
found few Of the kind. Of goods we have receiv
ed, VIZ:
soc yds Black Silks from Is cts 20 3l.TS;
50 patterns Fancy Dress Silks;
Deahle Skir. silk Roses. 5cautifag5
a large Stock Of Irish Pop!ans;
30 Patterns Poll de Chevre
Is 9 English Talencias and Foular6s;
French printed all wool Delaincs;
French and English Msrinoes;
>>GQnbazines, Aipaceas, Tamea Goth, English sao
American ,"rinfs,
Bleachcd and Brown Goods.
We have made arrangements in New York, to
receive weekly any thing new that NAV appear, 70
that we will always be prepared to furnish the very
latest style al Goods. And viii further say that
we are determined 20 sell our whole stock, at such
plices AZ to almost defy competition.
PIPER Il FUNKHOUSER.
Near National Hotel.
Staunton Sept 90 lS59-Spec. Copy all.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
gust Tor three years

There can be nc doubt but that the ex-
pectation Of high prices formed in the rural
districts in May and June have had the ef-
feet to keep back Wheat, in the disappoint-
ment which SO great changes as have occur
red in the market naturally produce, and
now the reports of light yield, exaggerated
Of course by those whose interest runs that
way will lead to the same results.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
Mr.. Douglas on Judge Blacks reply
to the Harper Squatter S0ver-
eigDty Manifesto,

In speech at Wooster, Ohio, Sept. 10th
Senator Douglas takes occasion to notice
the able review Of the Attorney General Of
the United States Of bis Douglass article
in Harper's Magazine.
Without pretending to answer the argu-
ments contained in that review, he proceeds,
with the utmost bad taste, to say the least
of it, to stigmatize Judge Black az "a ca
lumniator," and his commentary as ''a It's
sue of falsehoods from beginning to end" -
Such language in reference to gentleman
whose high position, ought to have been a
shield against gross insult, is little calcula-
ted to advance the bad cause of Mr.. Doug
las. When denunciation and abuse are tie
only weapons used by Douglas to defend his
position against the attack Of Mr.. Black,
people will very naturally conclude, that no
arguments exist sufficient to refute the At
torney Generals pamphlet, or to establish
Mr.. Douglass Squatter Sovereignty Theo-
~.
For ourselves, after a careful perusal Of
both, Judge Douglass and Judge Black s
articles, we are unable to see where and in
what Mr.. Black has misstated the Senator
position. To US Judge Blacks article ap-
pears to be fair, courteous and mastery
review of political document, in which he
meets and refutes by conclusive argumenta-
ton every position taken by his opponent.
EEWe had thought. we had devoutly
hoped, that after Mr.. Bolts had condescen-
ded to enter the lists as pacifcator be-
tween the Wing and the News, war would
cease and harmony would once more De re-
stored to the grand" Opposition of Virgi-
MIA, but unfortunately for itself, unfortu-
nately for the country, the Wing had allow
ed its numerous temper to carry it to the ex-
treme Of applying to the News. the appella-
ton Of ''our little pet, and the News which,
in accordance with the wishes of its chief,
has shown la udable spirit Of moderation
which had overlooked, forgotten and for
given every thing else is precipitated be-
yond all bounds by this. "Flesh and blood
could not stand this" aud it INDUCES in an
article which contains, such expressions as
''our autocratic neighbor" &C., which we
fear will very much retard those amicable,
relations between the two papers and their
friends which otherwise, we have no doubt,
would have been Immediately established by
the card of Mr. Bolts.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
TRUST SALE OF LAND.

TN pursuance OF deed of trust executed to me
L BY Robert Butler, on the lath day Of January
1859, to secure the payment Of three bonds execu-
ted by SAID Butler, to b. F.. Mailman and Jacob
| Beck, executors of David Summers decd, vix: a
bond for SG33.33 l-3 due January Ia, 1859. One
for $333.33 -3 due and payable on the l4th day of
January 1860, and one for $3.50 S3 3 due and pay
able on the 14th day of January, 1861, bearing in
terest from the l4th day of January 1850. will
on Saturday the 10th dry Of September 1882 on the
premises, at public auction proceed to sell tract
| Of land, containing about 81 ACRES, situated
about miles south Of Stauntcn on the Middle
brook and Brownsburg Turnpike adjoining the
lands of Jacob Palmer, Christian Beard and 9TH
ers. The rand is in valuable state of improve
I ment, and the title believed to be good.
, TERMS.-So much cash as will be necessary to
pay off the lst above named bond with its interest
accrued on the day Of sale and cost of sale inclu-
ding my commissions, aud then in two payments OF
$3.50 SO Is each, the first falling due on the LIST,
day of January 1860, the End falling due the lst,
of January 1851 witt interest from the 14th day of
January 1860, and the remainder on the l4th day
Of January 1861, the purchaser giving bond with
security, and title retained ultimate security.
VIM. S. II. BAYLOR, Trust ee.
August 10, ls59-tds.
Postponement.
l,TNHE above sale has been postponed until the
Il 24th day Of September, 1859.
WIN. S. Il. BAYLOR, Trustee,
Sep. l6, 185o-2t.
| FURTHER PosrpoNEMENr.-The above sale is post
poned until Saturday next, the LIST of October
VIM. S. H. BAYLOR, Trustee.
Sept 80, 1859-lt
4 TTENTION OFFICERS OF THE
n 32nd REGIMENT The upper Battalion
Court of the 32nd Regiment will be held at Way
nesboro on Friday the 18th day OF November next,
the lower Battalion Coul will be held at New Hope
ON the same day, and the Regimental Court will be
held on Saturday the 10Th, at New Hope.
The officers are hereby further notified that an
election to fill the office of End Major will be held
at New Hope on the 10th day Of November next.
Vacancies in the companies should be filled at The
October musters.
By order of SAME McCUNE. Col. Comdt.
Sept 80, 1859.
GPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES.
~ Piper and Funkhouser are now receiving a
| very extensive stock of Fancy Goods, such as
French Work Brussels Lace,
Sets, and MALTESE do.
| Linen Cambrtc Handk' ch'fs, Embroidered, do,
Silk and Kid Gloves, Black Silk Tatfeta
Gauntlets Lisle Thread do,
Hosiery, and in fact an endless variety of articles
not named. PIPER & FUNKHOUSER
Staunton, Sept. 80, 1859.
NIOTICE.-All persons are hereby notified, not
IN to trade for note executed by me, to S. F.
| Huffman, for Fifty dollars, sometime about the
| year 1853, as it has been paid, and determi-
] ned not to pay it any more.
BENJAMIN HlNER
Sept. 80, ls5s-lt.
| GHAWLS! SHAWLS !--Ladies Reverse
| - and Plaid Shaws, also, Black Thibet and Cloth
PIPER d FUNKHOUSER.
Stanton, Sept 80, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
A CARD.

A GARD.
{X7E ars now receiving from the Eastern Cities,
w stock Of Fan and Winter Goods,
embracing many ontirey COW atyles ct articles,
among which may be found
Splendid Paid Striped and Ryadese Brecaee
Silks;
Splendid French Velvet Poplins
g Printed French D'Lanes,
Plain and Printed French Merinos
Poll De Showers, favella, French, English saa
American Prints;
Real Manchester Ginghams
White, Shaker, Opera and Fancy Flannols;
Bleached anc Brown Canton FlanneIs;
Honiton, Maltese, Valenciennes and Frencn
Worked Collars, Sleeves and setss in esrcs.
variety
Hem Stitched Embroidered and Plain Linen
Cambria Handkerchief from 1919 cts TO IS
English and Valenciennes Laces and Edsingsi
New style Trimmings;
Double Mantle, Stella and Grape Shawls;
4 Cloth Cloaks and Mantias Of new and handsome
styles
fall line of Brown and Bleaohed Cottons;
Tickings, Apron Checks, Linsey, Blankets,
Irish Linens, Hosiery, Gloves, &C.,
@&To which we invite the early attention III
our friends
We have been so we'll pleased with the working
Of our new system that we have determined to ad~
here to it, feeling than convinced that it
cannot but command itself to all right-thinking
minds as the correct mode Of doing business:
AN Goods married. in plain figures and arr
Ms-A discount for Cash auo,csd on all 6azs Of
SIS and uppards.
Ngy- Al bills due and to be settled July and Jams
airy.
By selling the best goods at very small advance
upon their first COST we mean to make it to tn, IN
terest of all to buy of us upon our terms.
Respectfully
Staunton, Sept. 80, 1859.
TAX e NOTICE!
ARRIVAL OF NEW FALL AND WINTER
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
TINE subscribers would inform the citizens c
/ Staunton and vicinity that, having disposed OF
their old stock of goods, they have concluded 40
remain longer in this place, and, therefore, havs
brought to this market a very large land wei, Sc
Iected stock of READ YItADE CLOTHINI5 :,
which has been made in their well known and very
large and extensive establishment at $40, Bait ST.,
Baltimore.
AS we have won for ourselves the reputation o.
being the cheapest dealers in ready made clothing
in this place. it will be object in future to main
tain it, Therefore We would say to our friends and
those who have not heretofore honoVed Us witn5
their calls it would be to their interest to give US
call before going elsewhere.
Our stock consists of Casslnet, CaNfme1e ane9
Cloth Suits of all qualities made in the latest Style
and best manner, and of the best material. also a.
very large assortment of Furnishing GOODS OF
all kinds All of which will be SOLD at the very
lowest Eastern market prices
My-New arrivals every week.
WELLER & BROTHERS..
Stanton, Sept. 80, lS59-3m.
-rEI .y,UnN SKTprS onn CL;r.. ;n,l,d
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
Nan Killed.

On Saturday last, about three miles from
Staunton, a fatal ARRAY took place between
VIM. Farrar and Michael Vance, which re-
suited in the death of the latter, his neck
having been broken by blows received
from the fist of the former. We learn that
Farrar alleges that his wife had been in
suited by Vance. An inquest was held
upon the body and verdict returned
that he came to his death in accordance with
the above facts. Farrar was arrested. and
and fully committed by Justice Bickle.-
The examining trial will be had at the next
Court.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

q. M. PETINGILI. & CO., No: 10 State
straet. Boston. and No. 119 Nassau Street, New
York, are authorized agents for the 'VISDIoAroR'
and win contract for Advertisements at our loves
rates.
THOS. ). BAGBY is an authorized agent in
tho CITY of Richmond, for the s'VINDTcAToR." He
Wall contract for advertisements at ourlowest rates
JOHN NJ. REXRODE, Of Highland, is our
authorized agent for that county, to receive sub
scrpions to the indicator and collect claims due
this Office.
TO ADvERTISERS.-T The Vindicator has q
srge and increasing circulation in this and the ad
dining couaties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among business men, 1t az
ords ereatinducements to those who will use its
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE -Mr. Edward Stiff,
printer well known in this city, attempted
suicide on Sunday evening last, between 6
and I o'clock, by cutting his throat with a
penknife.
He was "a a bar-room on Franklin street
at the time, and having asked several per-
sons who came in there for pen-knife, he
at last procured one and going under the
gaslight, be plunged the blade into bis neck,
close BY the 5uguEar vein. He bed profuse-
", and was removed to Dr. Peachy's Office.
While IN the ooctor's hands he showed man
ifest symptoms Of nsaaia fot,s.
He wss taken charge Of BY the foreman
Of the Morning News office, who carried
him to his room but in the course Of the
night he got away, ard yesterday be was
found in the street, and was taken up Cd a
warrant and removed to- the city Jail.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

CKELETON SKIRTS.--2OO Skirts includ-
y ing every make and all prices at
PIPER d FUNKHOUSER.
Staunton, Sept. 80, 1859.
DLEACHED AND BROWN GOODS, large
- supply at PIPER d FUNKHOUSER. ,
Stanton, Sept. 80, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

BY- The damage BY the recent food in
Albemarle County, Virginia, is estimated
at 500, 900.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

SUFFERrNas ON rus PLAINS. -Wm. Frost
and Thomas Frost, father and SOD, of Potts
vile Pa, who started for Pixies Peak, were
found at one of the mail stations in starv-
ing condition. 1t appears that they had
lived on grasshoppers and n,ildemed corn
picked up from among that left by the ami
mails which had fed at the station. Provi-
dentia1ly, few young shoots Of corn were
foand to be spriDging up about tl,e station
and dried skull Of Buffalo lad beer
thrown aside. They caught from twenty
to thirty grasshoppers every morning while
the dew was still On the grass. until they
became too faint to procure this scsnsy sup
ply Of food, which they had to husband, in
order to make stew Of grasshoppers, buff
falo hide and young corn stalks, in q small
tin cup, to eat at night, 50 promote slee]
and preycHs delirinm
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

lMfRovNG.-We are pleased to learn that
Mr.. 0. 2. Simms, though still in critipal
condition, was thought by his friends on
Wednesday evening to be improving.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

The EcLEcTIc MAaAz1NE.-T October
No. of this fine Monthly, has been laid on
our table by Mr.. Rood, the General Agent
for the South, who is passing few days at
the AMERICAN" Any one wishing to SUBJ
scribe, would do well to call early as Mr..
hood, will remain but few days.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
1860.

't is the duty of every citizen Of this Great Repu
lie to foster and encourage native genius and
American enterprise. DAM WrRsrru
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30
"GREAT REPUBLIC
MONTHT.Y.

toIN Il - Il
Magazine devoted entirely to the elevation Of
American authorship, wholly national, in NO wise
sectional or sectarian; having for its motto tho
words of the great statesman emo NORTH, No
SOUTH. NO EAST. NO VEST" having Moth
Ing to do witt politics. aiming only at the highest
in Art, Literature and Science, and employing the
best writer's in every branch, is again before the
American public, seeking their support.
This Magazine is finishing che FIRST year, and
drawing near the close of the Second Volume, and
has met with unparalleled success.
The Third Volume will commence with the mum
Der f,r January. 1860, which will be issued early
in December, 1859. Every number will be splen-
didly illustrated in the highest style Of art Among
the numerous contributors engaged for the coming
year are the following well known distinguished
authors:
FIrz GREEN HALLRcK SEBA SMrrB a. Downing
OREsTEs A. BROwNsoN, J. T. HEADLEY,
GEORGE p. NORRIS, GEoRaE D. Ppxyr1cr
WIN. FILLMORE SlMAs, ALICE CAREY
PABK BENJAMIN, MRS. KIRKLAND,
JOHN G.. SAKE, MRs CAKES Sn1rr.
HANNAH +. GOULD, PHEBE Carey.
CALHOUN MCKENZIE, MRs ELLRr,
n. F. MAURI, de-, &C.. &c.
In the January number will be commenced tho
most strikingly original novel of the day. entitled
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-30

The amount Of iron used, thus far, on the
new dome Of the Capitol, in the city of
Washington, is about 2, 500, 900 pounds
To complete the first section will require
500 900 pounds additional. making total
of 3, 1000, 900 pounds for the first section,
which is about 81 feet high. The total
weight Of the whole dome will be about
Is 900, 900 pounds. According to cor
respondent, the walls of the Capitol build
ing are SO thick and extensive, that this
great weight will only be about fifty pounds
to the square inch.
A WHOLE VILLAGE SUBMERGE D .-Maatch
ChucL, Sept. 23.- The Eeavy rains which
have fallen in this vicinity during the whole
week, have raised the Lehigh river fully
eight feet above its ordinary mark. Our
streets are overlooked, the water being from
one to three feet in depth, and all our eel
lars are flooded. Citizens are moving a.
bout in boats, saving what property they
can. It is impossible now to estimate the
damage, but it must prove to be immense.
LYNcHBuRe AGRICULTURAL FA1R.-The
second Annual Exhibit on. sof the Lynch
burg Agricultur al and Mechanical Society
will be held at the Socie TVS grounds, near
that city, on the 18th, 10Th and 2lst of o.
tober. The Society have recently erected
additional buildings, and have made very
preparation for creditable exhibitio -
The premiums offered are very liberal, and
persons res iding in all parts Of the State
are invi ted to compete for them. All ar
ticles and stock intended for the Fair Will
be transp orted BY the Virginia & Tennes-
see Railroad Company free Of charge and
members will be furnished with tickets at
reduced rates.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-02-12
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE.

Il, -
WASHINGTON, February ii, 1853
The State Department and that of the Treasury arc en-
gagged in gathering facts bearing pon the subject
ten of the request OF Great Britain that her yees may
be admitted To the privileges of our coastng trade
The vessels of ali nations had them from s nm 10 1917
when we adopted regulations countervaling the restro
tons upon our commerce mposed by foreign nations In
ls47 England relaxed her rules pon the point SO as To
entitle us TO the privileges OF the coasng trade where
consistent with the policy of auy of her colonies Though
one of our vessels cannot trade between Nova Scotia and
a British West India island anon the same footing as N
British vessel IL has that privilege In India and hence
that our coper sps are monopolizlng freiphts at that
point As our coastinp trade Is a very commemorative
thing being held az extending 10 such inland seas as
the Mississjnpi river etc the whole subject l. grave
one IL ,youiJ seem however that All things tsing