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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

FROM WAsit1ycres private lcttct
has been received here from an agent or at
torney of johnson, the contractor for carry
ing the California mails via the Isthmus.
stating that they will be taken at New
York on the 9Th of October. It is not
known whether they are also to be taken at
New Orleans, nor what the preparations are
upon the Pacific. Albert g. Sloo, George
Law, and othersrare said to be engaged in
carrying out the johnson contract.
It is stated by persons usually well ihfor-
med, that Instructions to Gen, Scott en-
powers him to preserve peace until differen-
ces are adjusted by diplomacy. If collision
has occurred to effect q temporary arrange
ment. Com. Stewart has notified the Navy
Department that he will resume command
at the Philadelphia yard, as desired, to-day
His leave Of absence of six months has NOS
yet expired. Senator Green is here at the
National, and Senator Bayard at KirkA
woods.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

We are informed that man named Wal
ton was bitten on the middle finger Of his
right hand by a copperhead snake on last
Friday afternoon, and died in precisely
twerty-four hours afterwards. A quart Of
whiskey was administered to him, and the
attending physician thought that death was
caused BY the whiskey. Walton was a
temperate man, and there was no discolo-
ration or external indication Of poison on
the corpse Leuington Star.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

EWThe heavy rains in Eastern Virginia
have interfered several times lately with
the regular arrivals of the Central Cars -
On Wednesday the Richmond Grain did hot
reach Staunton until 10 o'clock at night,
having to wait below Charlottesville until
three breaks IN the road were mended =
The damage, too, to the crops in the neigh
borhocd Of shadwell and along the Rivanna
river generally is very great. ss@s
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

\ lie We call the attention Of our read
ers to the Contribution Box for the Wash
ington Monument" which is placed just
below the general distribution letter box at
the post-oalce. Each son and daughter Of
America who acknowledges debt of graft
tude to Washington, Is solicited TO contri-
butte his or her mite towards the erection Of
this tribute tothe memory Of the Father
Of his Country" @.ss 7
We confidently predict that the loyal and
patriotic citizens of"West Augusta" will
not be niggardly in their contributions to SO
holy cause. *sH
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

Tue New. ,YoRK DELEGATES 70 CHARLES
TON The delegates recently appointed at
Syracuse, to represent New York at the
Charleston convention, are thus classified
by the New York Herald: for Dickinson,
26; Douglas. 81; Seymour, 8; Guthrie,
8; Wise, +; Hunter, l Cobb, l.; Holt,
A.; Buchanan, q; Orr, !.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

The undersigned hereby give notice That. from
this date they will decline the pubfcstisn Of Chan
Gerry Orders and other lega advertisements, unless
theparties interested kgree to pay for them at our
disqualification of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance, or unless payment is as
stunned by some responsible person. They are forced
TO take this position from the fact that they rarely
when they do are forced to take hafpay or nothing
WADDELL'S & CO., Prop'rs Of spectator.
NICHE & CO., Propriesers of Findicater.
Sept. 8, 1859. ss-5-t. go. rss
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

HEAVY SUIT DECIDED the last term
Of the Circuit Court Of Page county, Va,
Judge Kenny decided the important suit Of
D. & Fl. Forrer VS.. Richards, Bros. & Co.
in favor of the plaintiffs. There was a
large amount $3.50, 0O0-inyolved in the
decision of the suit.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

The REMAINING ELECTIONS THIS FAIL
The elections in California for State officers
and members Of Congress took place on the
first Of September. In October elections
will occur in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Mime
sofa, Mississippi, Georgia, Iowa and Kan
sas. In the early part Of November the
following States will vote New York New
Jersey, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachu-
sets and Wisconsin.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION. BY tcle-
graphic dispatch dated Farmville, Sept. 81,
we learn that Roger A. Pryor was nomina-
ted by acclamation.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

RncovnRnD. Rev. Fl. stringfellow, of
Hanover county, Va, has so far recovered
from the injuries sustained by him last
Spring from collision with the cars on tie
Central railroad, as to be able to resume
his ministerial duties.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

"Go away from homie to hear the news, :"
is an old adage strikingly illustrated in the
frequent COMMUNICATIONS from Virginia cor.
respondents which appear in the Northern
papers concerning the politics and public
sentiment generally Of this part Of the
world. The following pioee Of news. ca
tired for the New York Times by cores
pendent Of Chat paper, writing from West
ern Virginia, is certainly a startling dis
closure to the philanthropic natives Of
that unhappy section, to whom is attributed
the generous folly of being content to give
up the fnestimable advantages Of the free
labor SYSTEM" and to languish under the
curse Of slavery, ''in Difference to Eastern
Virginia" Certainly this writer has dis
covered to the astonished people Of Western
Virginia an unsel6sh generosity which, we
venture to say, they never before dreamed
of as existing in their disintcrested bosoms.
But without farther comment, we proceed
to lay before our readers the astounding dis
coyery: s's RI
Il find general unwiilingness Ga the
part of the people of Western Virginia to
employ slave labor, I heard gentleman
candidly avow that be would, under no cir
cumstances, eva 9 slave; and be remarked
that tsaere were thousands in that region
who entertained similar objection. Sla-
very in Western Virginia is merely nomi-
nall and, limited as slave labor is in this
section, it is rapidly giving way under the
influence and advantage of the free labor
system It is idle to Say that Freesoilism
constitutes any serious objection to candi-
dates for Office in the west. If the truth
were known, it would be found to constitute
a. very acceptable feature in his record but
this feeling is suppressed in Difference to
Eastern Virginia, and from motives Of SEQ
tional interests affecting the progress Of the
internal improvements Of this section which
rely on the East in great measure for their
completion"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

WHOLESALE FoRGERY.-EsCAPE OF THE
FeRaER. Within the past six days nam
Der Of forgeries have been brought to light,
which VII for reckless daring, is almost wish-
out parallel in this region. What amount
the forger has realized, it is impossible al
this moment to tell; but some seven or eight
notes have come to light, and others may
yet be found cut. The fcrger, g. M. Lew
is. kept clothing and shoe store on the
South side Of Main, between 23d ana 24th
streets, and has borne the reputation of be-
ing shrewd business man IA
In June last, Messrs. Goddin e Apper-
son, auctioneers, sold piece of land in
Henrico county, on six, twelve and eigh-
teen months, Lewis being the purchaser,
and having to give negotiable notes for the
purchase money. fOn the 9th Of June the
notes were furnished to Lewis, for S123. 18,
$127.78, $3.50 80, all Of which he signed,
and forging the name Of Mr~M. A. Myers,
as endorser, returned them to the auction
eer. By accident, the first note was drawn
for three, instead of six months, and on the
9th inst that note became due, and notice
sent to Mr.. Myers. AT that time Mr. Ny
ers was absent from the city, but as soon as
he returned, the protest was handed to him
by his lady, and on the next day or the
day after, he called on Messrs. Goddin &
'Apperson, ascertained that three notes had
been given with his endorsement, and at
once pronounced his signature forgery.
In a few days after this. it was ascertain
ed that Lewis had purchased bill of goods
Of Messrs. Kent, Paine & Co., and gave
notes for the'same, with George Turner as
security. Occupying one Of Mr.. Turner's
houses, these three notes were supposed to
be genuine, until Mr. Turner saw and pro-
nounced his signature forgery.
From Messrs. I. & g. B. Davenport
Lewis also purchased lot Of goods and
forged the name Of Lewis A. Myers as en-
'dorser. He likewise forged the name of
Mr.. Howard, and probably getting his
pockets well lined with the "needful." gave
leg bail for his appearance, leaving his
creditors to make what they could out Of
his stock in trade, and to catch and punish
him,if they felt 50 disposed. Lewis is of low
stature, about fifty years Of age, slightly
cock-eyed, and has a downcast look. He
will probably attempt to escape to Europe.
Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

~, it is followed by statute to plumber the
graziers. Of their CATTLE Such things can
Tot be done by the Federal Government,
nor by the governments, of the States ]; but,
tif Mr.. Douglas is not mistaken, they can
be done by Che Territorial Governments.
Is it not every way better to wait until the
new inhab itahts know themselves and one
sh69ther, Until the policy of the Territory is
settled by some experience; and, above all,
until the great powers o. "a sovereign State
are regularly cdaferfed upon them and
properly limited, SO as to prevent the gross
abuses which always accompany unrestricted
power in human hands
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

GW R. Ridgway, ESQ, editor Of the
Richmond Wing, was honored BY public
dinner in Lunenburg county on Monday the
the 18th. He made speech on the occa-
sion. ~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
~>-~~~~~o~>---~---~---~
STEINER, BROS. & co.
HAVE RECEIVED VERY LARGE L FINE STOCK 6F
RcaCay.NEaC1 CIGthinT.
AT TILE CnpNEn pnnM on

y5FEfNfA HOTEL, STANTON.
w rounding country, that We have just brought
to this market one of thelfncst sto ks of Ready
Made, Clothing, selected with the greatest care, BY
our ag't, Mr.. II. FsANK.s at our own Wholesale
Establishment, No. 34l, W. Bat. St, Baltimore,
We need not say to our patrons that we can defy
all competition. as our motto always has been
"QuitE Sales and Small Profits. I" ,lWe invite re-
specially all those in need of Clothing to call at
our new stand, Corner of Va. HOTEL, .
Particular attention is also called to our superior
stock of Furnishing Goods, .sEhicl,, comprises
all sorts of Shirts Collars, Handkereh iefs yand
rice stock of Hats and Gaps, ell Of which will be
sold ON the most Reasonable terms as.
STEINER, EROS 4 co.
Stsuntcn, Sept. 23. 1859. IL.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

EE~ The ceremony Of inaugurating the
Webster Statue toek place in Music Hall,
Boston, on Saturday afternoon. Address
es appropriate to the occasion were made
by Governor Banks, Mayor Lincoln and
Professor FELTON,. Hon Edward Everett
delivered the grafton. The city celebra-
ton was postponed on account of the storm.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

The ECLECTIC MAGAz1NE-By common
consent is allowed..to contain choicer selec-
tod Of articles Of standard character and
permanent worth than any other monthly in
the world, being the cream Of the whole
circle Of British Periodicals, while the LIFE
LIKE PonrRA1Ts BY SAkrA1N, in each No.
are alone more than worth the price, which
is S. per year. Mr.. Rood, tho Gen. Ag't
of the Publisher. W. Fl. Bidwell, Of New
York, is now at the Virginia Hotel. The
new Volume Of tie Ec1rcrrc begins with
Sept. No., SO that no,o is ssthe very time"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

F1Rn.-On Tuesday morning last about
half past 8 o'clock, our citizens were arous-
ed from their slumbers by the cry Of fire,
which was caused by the burning of the
Stables 0, Dr. Baldwin md Thos. Heyden,
in rear Of the Old Bell Tavern, which was
doubtless the work Of an incendiary.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

A BOLD RoBBERY.-C 9. Hamsford, of
Williamsburg, Va, while stopping at the
Astor House, New York, last week, lost a
trnnk and jewelry valued at 5000, by the
following bold robbery, as described in the
New York Express:
About two o'clock last Friday afternoon,
q respectfully dressed man entered the As
tor House, and accosting one of the portcrs
requested his immediate ATTENDANCE in room
1877, up stairs, for the purpose Of aiding
him toopen trunk, the key of which the
applicant and pretended guest Of the hotel
alleged he had lost. The two were soon in
the room, and the man. who subsequently,
gave his name as Joseph Wilson, pointed
out a beautiful sole-leather trunk, which
he claimed as his property. All efforts to
find key to fit it were unavailing, and at
length Wilson asked the porter to carry the
trunk to No. II Ann street, where he would
procure the services of locksmith This
was done, and the porter was requested tt
call at later hour and take the trunk bach
to the hotel. As soon as he had gone, Viii
son caussd the trunk to be taken away to ,
place. OF greater security. The following
evening, Mr.. O. G. Hansford, of Williams
burg, Va, a guest Of the Astor, went t.
his room, and to his great surprise, missed
o trunk containing clothing, jewelry, ant
other articles, valued at 5000 and upwards
Notice of the loss was Immediately given
and an interview with the porter revealed
the fact that it had heen claimed and re
moved by a thief. A detective police wa
called in, and not long afterward the trunl
and contents were recovered, and THE
named Wilson was arrested for the robbery
He plead guilty.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
Laying the Corner Stone.

In conse quenco of tho inclemancy Of the
weather on Friday last, the ceremonies Of
the laying of the Corner Stone IF the new
Methodist Church in this place were post
poned till Tuesday next. the 9th inst. -
Addresses will then be delivered by the Rev.
Messrs. j. Mckenzie Kelley, D. D., and
E. R. Veitch, and probably Che Rev. VIM.
G.. Brownlow The Committee Of Arrange
ments have prepared the following pro.
gramme:
The different Orders and Companies win
form in front of their respective places of
meeting, and from thence will march to the
corner cf Augusta and Main Streets, and
take the following position in the procession
| under the direction Of
! JAMES COCHRAN, Chief Marshal
1st. Turner's Silver Cornet Band,
End. Clergy, G3
3rd. Military, as
4th, Fire Company,
9Th. Sons of Temperance, a-s
9th. Odd-Fellows,
7th. Masonss sj.
Che Procession will move at 4 o'clock,
up Main Street West to Orchards corner,
thence North to Frederick Street, thence
! East to Gen'l Harman's corner, thence
South to Main Street, thence West to New
Street, thence South to Court house Street,
thence West to Augusta Street, thence
North to Main Street, thence West to the
Church, when an appropriate Hymn will be
sung and Prayer offered by Rev ---------- /,
after which the ceremony. Of laying the
the Corner Stone will take place.
REPORTER HoRR1B1E MASSACRE OF IT,. S.
TRoops. st. Louis, Sept. 20. The Over
land Mail, with California dates to the 25th
Of August, has arrived. The business at
San francisco was mainly speculative. !.
It was reported al Oregon that Capt.
Walters, with a command Of 40 men, had
been massacred by the Snake Indians at
Warm Springs. The report was credited
at Fort Dallas.
San Juan dates to the goth represent that
affairs were unchanged. American troops
were still in possession, and had considera-
bly, increased.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

TERRIFIC STORM At LYNcnBuRe. We
we're visited Friday night and Saturday
morning, says the Republican Of yesterday
BY the most terrific storm that We have ev-
er known. It commenced raining early
Friday morning and continued the whole
day and night, as if the windows Of heaven
had been thrown open. We began serious
y think Of the Great Eastern. About ten
o'clock Friday night the cross streets were
completely covered with water to the depth
Of four or Eve inches. Just before day Sat:
urday morning tremendous tornado pass
ed over the city, uprooting trees, blowing
down fences, chimneys, and doing other
damage to property. We have been in
formed by our oldest citizen that the like
has not been known in Lynchburg Before
for forty-fye years.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

James r. Mcdowell, prominent citizen
Of Vicksburg, Miss, died at the Virginia
White Sulphur Springs on the 25th ult.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
Douglas an Independents Candidate.

From certain letters, for the genuineness
OF which we do not vcuch, it has been sur
missed that if Mr.: Douglas fails to get the
nomination at Charleston be will run in op-
position to the nominee of the Convention.
La view Of this contingency, the Richmond
Enquirer advises the nomination Of man
capable of meeting the Little Giant on
the stump. We hope never to see the
day when the Chief Executive chair Of this
Republic will be the object ola stump can
vass conducted by tie aspirants for that
high office. We are sure the people will
deprecatc the very idea Of stump canvass
"a free fight for the Presidency. But il
Judge Douglas should determine to oppose
the nominee Of the Charleston Convention
and take the stump to advocate his claims,
we think, in viz Of the vital interests al
stake and the great issues involved, the
Convention should take care to nominate 9
man who, in an extreme emergency, and
when forced by irresistible and uncontrolla.
BILE circumstances, would be able and will.
ing to take the stump against Mr.. Douglas
or any other living man. It is Of the las,
Importance to the Democratic party and Il
the Union, that Douglas should not be al
lowed to instil. with impunity and withou,
REPUTATION, his detestable dogma Of squatte,
sovereignty into the minds of the people.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

s. NJ. PEfINGILL & CO., No: 10 State
Street, Boston. and No. l19 Nassau Street, New
York, are authorized agents for the nv INDICATOR
and will contract for Advertisements at our loves
rates.
THOS. J. BAGBY is an authorized agent in
the City of Richmond, for the ssFIxniuAToRs' Id
will contract for advertisements at urlowest rates
JOHN NJ. RExRODE, Of Highland, is GU.
authorized agent for that county, Is receive STD.
scfptions to the Vindicater, anecdl.eet claims due
this office.
TO ADVERTISERS 80 The vindicator has a
arge and increasing sireaatiynin this and the ad-
dining counties, and fs valuable medium for ad-
veEAisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
ordsgreatinducements to those who will use it,
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
Thos. J. & John G.. Niche,
e9TTOR.H.EH.S lit L.4W.
Lost on stolen

DkACTiCE in all the Courts of Augusta county:
4 Oitice one door East of the Jail.
Sept. %, l659.-stf
Lost OF. Stolen, :,
A POINTER PUPPY, liver colored, all four
IA feet white, his tail cut off, and about months
old. liberal reward will be paid on the delivery
Of said Pup at the Vindieator oHce, or az my store
go '''' -''N''' o'"' .eN JOHN BECK.
staunton, Sept. %, 1s59.-ff
Nv ery Establishment to Mr.. NJ. S. Cease, re-
turn nv thanks to those who have patronized me,
and ak for my successor continuance Of the
same. 3. Is. SALE.
Stanton, Sept %, l059.-1t*
DATENT COMBlN ALTON HAND, PANNEL.
Il AND LENNON SAWS, in store and for sails
by. CLARKSON & ANDERSON,
Eept %, 1859 No. LOG Main street.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23
RICHARDsON'3
4 IL rs All Il I'VE y S.

O6mdSkSs D1aPCFSs 2Cs :. &C. 4
EsONSUMERS of RICHARDSON'S LINENS,
~ and those DESTROYS of obtaining GENUINE GoqDs,
should see that the articles they purchase seal
ed tfth the full name of the firm,
!. /. RICHARDSON, SONS d. q WIDEN,
nsa guarantee of the souudnesS ana durability OF
tie Goods. Sos .-sts 8
This caution IS rendered essentially necessary as
largeeGantties of inferior and defective Linens are
prepared, season after season and sealed with tho
name of RICHARDSON, by Irish Houses, who re-
CARELESS of the injury thus inflicted alike ON the
American consumers and the manu- facturers of the
genuine Goods, will not readily abandon business
SO profitable, while purchasers can be imposed on
with Goods of WORTHLESS character.
j. BULIiOUKE Il j. B. LOCKE,
Agents, So Church Street New York.
Sept %, lS59.-1y 81 tfE T re- -
\ NEs.-lOt dozen "yirginia" Axes
IA 100 do ssManns'' do y
60 do s.Simmon's" do
~ 30 do ssColins" do
rs do "Aurd's' do
25 do 3sBood't' do i. N e
6 do "Simmnns :" Broad Axes
5 do "Hurds' do
rs do shngling, bench and claw
Hatchets Ih
q. 3,. so do nail and shoe Hammers
In store and for sale by NJ E4.ss4
CLARKSON h ANDERSC n,
Sept. %, 1859. No. LOG Main street.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

NEW GOODS emp1 ,yed w. SHRY
1V as my Agent, am now prepared, from an en-.
tirely new stock CHATS and CAPS, selec-x sszn
ted by him Ia New York aud Baltimore, to Xsss1
furnish the citizens of Stanton superior Va
article at per cent less for Csah than it can be
the stock has been diminished, at the Store Room
nearly opposite the Va. Hotel. .sxx
Etaunton. Sept. %. lS59-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

Gen. Benz. f. Butler has been nomina-
ted by the Massachusetts State Democratic
Convention for Governor.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

r INIE! LTNIE!i LfME!!!- The subscriber
IL takes this method of informing Plasters, Ma
sons and the public generally that he keeps con-
stantly on hand at his kilns EkEsH LIME of the
able terms. all orders promptly attended to-
Public patronage solicited. Address
SAMUEL MoCUNE. wv
Fishersville, Va.
Sent a. IS59-8t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

4 TTENTION DEERFIELD MILITIA.
IA Parade at your usual place (Dserfcld,) on
the LIST Saturday in October next at II o'clock A.
NJ An officer will be present for tie purpose OF
holding an election for Captain and first aud SEE
cond Lieutenant. a full parade is desired. All
absentees will be noted. By order of the Colonel.
GEO. w. IMBODEN, Adjt. of lO6th Reg't.
Sept, %, 1859. ~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-23

The GRA1N TRADE OF CnIoAGo.-The
receipts Of graiu at Chicago, to September
Sd, have been 2,770,S bushels, against
3,o44, 456 bushels in the same period Of
last year. The farmers are evidently hol-
ding back for higher prices
Ex-President Fillmore, it is stated, is
about to make tour Of the New England
States, and while in New Hampshire will
be the guest Of cx-P President Piel1-.