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BARTHOLOMEW FOR EyER.
"a Believe me III sll those Elastic steel Sprinsx
&Az a, winch value 30 highly to-day
Slonld DO snapped BY to-nixhts and become
nj Like flowers that in Budding. decay,
1noa woaia,st still b ssteened, q this mo-
Quite marvel Of taste ana OF akin =
And around thy rare frame the pr,de Of
SHOULD sxalhnsIy tx,ne itself ssiu.
w. BARTHOLOMEW Watch and
Clock Maker, opposite the American
Hotel, Main 81, Rickmond Va.
r LOST sTEPPED OUT..-Ep-
"a WARD kERSEY takes this method Of IN
~ forming bis old customers that Ia ssSte pnel
out u his old stand. "a few d0ors t.sfavr
me 81 Charles, Noy. NH. ISIS; and q the sasn.
pusiness u condactedthefe bl another party vo,shf
'ssi nss s1s s :S ao h n, :.
sas -. Charles On the opposite side Of tho strsss,
ssiss saa Amsiicsa WATCHES. ciC SR sjJiEWS2.
COLD HUNTING WArcHea.-
~ fsd;ss S sSe sH6an6Y NFfnH;sav ~ icfs
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TURPlN, ROPER q MuRI..

n1tsxa5ss.sss RAY,
UNDERTAKERS
Governor street, between Main and Franklin. Rick
mond, Va,
Keep constantly on hand all kinds Of ready ma A.
C0FFiNS AND METALLIC BURIAL CASES
NH z3--1ys ~~N~@@''
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Co.Partnership.

~,
The undersigned have this day purchased of ].
ID. GOODMAN his entire interest in the stock and
accounts OF J. D. GOODMAN 4 CO., and will con-
tinne the CLOTHING BUSINESS under the style
recent, occupied by J. d. Goodman 4 Co. They
assure the patrons of the old concern that nothing
Shall be LETT undone that may please them; and they
hope by strict and prompt attention business, to
merit and secure, not only their PATRONAGE, but
that OF the public generally. J. II. SIMPSON, :.
July 18th, 1859. II. II. MILLER
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HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, &c.


n NOTICE.-Findlng it necessary, IN order TO
Wpay my debts, Las am determined 20 get out OF
<S5debt,) to reduce my stock OF BOOTS, SHOES
TRUNKS, &C., shall sell at wholesale retaIi
my stock at 20 per cent. less than the usual price,
which will make it about cost, from LIST of July to
the LIST Of September, for cash
Shculd any article of any description be charged
at al. it will be at the usual price, will also make
to order any article in my line at the same reduc-
We have in store, q large and well selected stock
OF BOOTS and SHOES, both OF my own and of the
best Northern manufacture, purchased by myself
during this spring. ts
We have also on hand very large as-sErys
sortment of TRUNKS, to which We would fNFKs
cali the attention OF persons III want. as the ~kAfA
reduction OF 10 per cent. will make them very low.
MIR. ROR'T BRIGGS is still experimenting the
manufacturing department OF my business. OF his
well known to be one OF the best, If not the very
best, manufacturers in this country. Call at
PHILLIP X. WHITES,
je 29-2m Sign of the Biz Shoe, 70 Main 81.
III NOTiCE.-The subscribers would Ia
Wmost respectfully invite the attention eksSSS
Abyof their friends, customefs,and the pubic gem
orally. to their Spring supply OF Ladies', Gentle
mems, Boys, Misses and Chillren's BOOTS and
SHOES. OF all the latest styl les, and ot the best
quality, both OF our own manufacture and OF the
best Philadelphia and Eastern work. All of the
above were purchased in person by one OF the Arm,
with particular attention being paid to the retail
department All of which will he sold low for cash.
or to punctual paying customers usual.
ALEX. HILL Il CO..
No 1N Main street, Richmond, Va.
P. 8. Ladies', tient.emens. Boys', Misses and
Children's BOOTS and SHOES, made to order,
usual. by lily lI-tsl A. H. X co.
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. .EARKE PQINDEYTER, ArrOR-
Afae9e4 - the elty Of Richmond and il the coun-
- 81 SheaeetheA. P0whatan and Amelia.
~ yMos n Llsie's buijdings corner Of Main and
- sssStss. - bly,
03. W. n. HAMMOND,
SxE1 IND kESIDENCE on sth street. 10
e.s.. ose1e eea maxim streets. " t3-Sns
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JORDAN, VIM L. CO.,
d GENERAL COMMISSION 1TERCIIANTS,
BASIN BANK, RICHMOND,
Offer their services for the Sale and Purchas of
all kinds of PRODUCE and MERCHANDISE.
They are permitted to refer to Messrs. Kent.
Paine & Co., Messrs. Crenshaw & Co. Richmond.
GEO, w. JORDAN,
JOHN q. WYNN,
uate of the firm of Breeder 4 Fox,)
a jy 30-tlstJa ROBERT s. JORDAN.
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Richmond, July 9th, 1889.

Notice.-The subscriber takes this occasion to
apprscistion Of their past favors and to
bespeak for the new concern a continuance Of
their patronage, which We hope to merit by prompt
attention to their interests. Our stock will be
found at all times to be complete, and shall Of
fer such Inducements hope will satisfy city
and county, wholesale and retail trade that it is
needless to visit tue Northern cities to purchase
CHINA, GLASS and EARTHENWARE.
WITS GEO. j. SUMNER.
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nIsSO N.-The firms of ELLETr,
- WALLER, DREWRY & CO. in the city of
Richmond, Va, and BELL. BROOKS, PACE h.
CO., in the city of New York, are dissolved this
day by mutual consent. The name of the firm will
be used by either partner in liquidation.
A. l.. EbLETT,
JAMES u. BROOKS,
WILLIAM BELL,
RICH d p. WALLER,
JAMES +. PACE,
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NOTICE.-The subscribers haze this day form
PQITIAUX 3 B0TTS, for the sale of ANTHRA-
CITE and GLOVER HILL, COAL, OAK an.
Of their friends and the public. .
B. Z. POITIAUX,
B. 8. Bolts.
RICHMOND, July Is, 1859. jy l8-lms
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DISSOLUTION.-O the LIST inst, Mr.. JOHN
- @. VIM retired from our concern-the style
of which will not be changed. Calling attention to
his card, We can recommend him to the patronage
of our friends. Ijy 5o-lml BREEDEN 4 FOX.
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tACTuAI CAPITAL, &Z.oUWU.J
Agency at the Office OF the Virginia Fire and Ma
rine Insurance Company, No. ISL Main street, Rich
mond, Va.
Dr.. JNO. s. D. CULLEN. Medical Examiner--
Office at the Office of Drs Gibson and Cullen, south
side of Franklin street between 9Th and 9TH streets
fe Pts w. l.. COWARDIN, Agent
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IN retiring from the business of ]. d. GOODMAN
CO., am pleased in the assurance that ! leave
hands.
know Mr.. SIMPSON and Mr.. MILLER thorough
ly, and therefore do most cordially recommend
them to the confidence and patronage Of my friends
and patrons. Nv 20-tsl j. ID. GOODMAN.
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nISSOLUTiON OF CO.PARTNEtSn
~ The concern of W. NJ. HARRISON & co. 10
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business
will be closed by JOHN BLAI r, who will use the
name of the concern in liqnidation only;
w. NJ. HARRISON,
July LIST, 1850 JNO. BLAIR.
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VIM. A. GRILLS,
w COMMISSION
AND FORWARDING MERCHANT
One door west or MessTa NJ. Blair & TO, 18th street

DRGDGFORD 4 CO., General Commission and
ID Forwarding Merchants. on the Dock; Richmond
Va ID. B. BRIDGFORD.
FRANKLIN MATTHEWS,
N TINSLEY PATE.
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In retiring from the business of w. NJ. HARRI-
SON Co, am pleased in the assurance that
leave my friends and patrons ia faithful and eff
Gent hands.
know Mr.. BLAIR and Mr. CHAMBERLAYNR tho
roushl and therefore do NEST cordially TecoIn-
mend them to the confidence and patronage of my
friends and patrons.
my friends to sustain them. In doing So they will
not only crafty, but materially benefit, me.
jy low W. n HARRISON
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
COMMUNICATIONS.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE yINp1cAroR
Cov1NGToN, JAN 31st 1850

CoyINGToN, JAN 31st, 1859.
Messrs. Editors The County of ALLIE
ghany has been ina state Of considerable
excitement, on account Of the trial of three
criminals, at Special Term of the Circuit
Court, r. NJ Hudson, Judge.
The frs" was the trial of G.. W. Brickey
for the murder of A. Steele. The prosecu-
ton was conducted by VIM. Skeen, Attor-
ney for the the Commonwealth the de-
fence was conducted by VIM H. Terrill, of
Bath, H. H. Robertson, of Allegheny, and
J. w. Massie, of Rockbridge, Esq'rs.
It appears that Steele used insulting lam
guage to Brickey's wife, and Brickey in
chastising him, killed him. The Jury bro't
in verdict Of involuntary manslauehter D
and fixed his fine at $3.50, and the Judge
sentenced him to two month 8 imprisonment
in the County Jail.
The second was the trial of VIM. Brown,
Jr., for the murder Of Jacob M. Nicely
Counsel as above. It appears that Brown
had been in the habit Of having improper
intercourse with Nicely's wife that for some
reason they, Brown and Mrs. Nicely, }
wished to get rid Of J. NJ. Nicely; that
Brown had made repeated threats against
Nicely-that Nicely was found wounded by
gun-shot, Of which wound he died-that
'.blind" was found some two or three
months old-that he CD. was seen with a
gun, returning from that direction about
the time the blind was supposed to have
been made-that second ''blind" was
found, newly made, and tracks, leading
from the ''blind," across Cowpasture River
in the direction Of the prisoners house, were
followed p miles that pair of wet pants
and socks were found next day hanging out
Of the gable-end window of his house, and
that his conduct and statements on the day
of the murder all pointed to the prisoner as
the murderer. The jury after hearing the
evidence and arguments, and retiring a
short time, brought in verdict Of Guilty
of Murder in the first degree" and Judge
Hudson sentenced him to be hung on the
25th day Of March next-the first criminal
the Judge ever sentenced, and the first white
man ever condemned in Allegheny
The third was the trial Of Patrick Muir
ply for the murder Of his wife. Counsel
as above. It appears that both were in the
habit of drinking that she was intoxicated
on that evening that screams were hearc
coming from the ''shanty," from or 8, til
II or II o'clock that night, - that Mrs
Murphy was found next morning dead. out
side Of the door. very much cut and bruis
ed,-that the prisoner was found in bed, -
that his conduct and statements on tina
morning led to his apprehension and convic
ton, and he is to suffer the extreme penalt,
of the law, on the said 25th Of March, 80
The Court adjourned this morning unit
its next regular term in April.
Yours, ALLEGHENY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

SENATE CAucUs-THE TAR1FH.-A eau
Gus of Democratic Senators was held this
morning for the purpose Of mutual agree
ment as to the expediency or inexpediencv
Of the Presidents recommendation to change
the tariff. The attendance was very full
Mr.. Hunter, of Virginia, offered resolu-
ton to the effect that it is inexpedient te
make any change in the tariff during the
present session. Mr.. Bigler, Of Pennsyl-
vania, offered an amendment to the effec,
that it is expedient to make change, 70,
the purpose Of increasing the revenue. o.
Mr.. Bigler's amendment was voted down
almost !: nanimously. The vote was then
taken on the resolution as offered by Mr.
Hunter, and it was adopted by large ma
jority. It is, therefore. settled that nc
measure for changing the tt.,.rif can pass
Congress during the present session.
WASHINGTON States.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Heavy Robbery.

On Tuesday the 25th, Of January, Mr..
N. G. Brooks, Of Charlotte County, N. c.,
was robbed Of $110O, in Richmond. Sus-
picion was fixed upon Mr. Deneale, son Of
Geo. B. Deneale, Of Rockingham, Of having
committed the theft and he was arrested and
carried before the mayor. There is strong
testimony against him, but we hope he may
be able to prove his innocence. He was
refused bail by the mayor and sent on for
further trial. This happening at the time
it does, has elected great deal Of sympa-
thy in behalf Of his parents His father has
just passed through one trying ordeal in
Staunton and was arrested Immediately on
his return to Rockingham. Truly tits said
that Affections never come alone.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

The SCENE OF OUR FUTURE NAVAL Bat
rLEs.-Mr. Mallory in report to the Sen
ate on yesterday, relative to Naval Affairs,
says:
.'From the character of the Gulf of Mexi-
co, and the immense trade which floats upon
its bosom, it is evident that the first naval
contest in which this country shall ever be
engaged will be in its waters. A vast COM
merce, already valued at two hundred and
fifty millions Of dollars annually, threads it
way between the Cuban and Florida shores,
a strait which six heavy steamships may
bridge across and speak each other by sig
nails every twenty minutes, and that either
Of the great naval powers Of Europe. in the
event Of hostilities with us, could, with her
present steam fleets, furnish such a bridge
without materially weakening her naval for
ces"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Valuable Machine.

There is on exhibition at the American
Hotel valuable machine, the want of which
has long been felt. It will bring much
lumber into market, which has long been
valueless, because Of the cost Ct getting it
up. This machine takes the timber from
the block and puts it into the form Of shin
giles or slaves, ready for use and this two
without the trouble of steaming it or any
other preparation. From the long want
which has been felt for this machine, we
anticipate for it rapid sale. Mr. Cornell
who has the model on exhibition will take
great pleasure in showing it.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
The Presidents Message Abroad.

The Presidents Message has created q
perfect whirlwind Of excitement abroad, and
an indignant response reaches US from al
most every country Of the civilized world.
The French press, locsed for the time, from
their francis by their stern and silent mas
ter, bay in concert at the designs Of this
Government on Mexico and Central Amer
lea. Spain has already given the indig-
naDt response which might have been ex-
pected from that naughty nation, to that
part OF the Message referring to the annex
alton ct Cuba, and the sycophantic Cuban
provincial government, ambitious to display
its AFFECT submission to foreign despot,
has addressed letter to Spain expressive
oflts excessive loyalty to the Spanish Grown
and England, whose denunciation of Pres
ldents Message is always in proportion to
the American principles embodied in it, is
Of course wild with rage at this State paper,
which is peculiarly and intensely American
in its views.
1t is indeed argued from the demonstra-
tons which we have cited, that England
and France will interfere between the Uni
ted States and Cuba, and many good Amer
lean citizens shrink from the danger which
we would incur by Selling Cuba in spite Of
these two powerful nations. Now the ques-
ton arises shall we give up the Island Of
Cuba, which we have always contended
was rightfully ours, SO soon as two power
full nations intercede in behalf of SPAIN
Shall it be said in future ages that this
proud country granted to the menacing
command of warlike England and France
what she refused to yield to the supplica-
ting prayer Of impotent Spain? It is 9
confession which we blush to make, but
still it is an uDdoubted fact, that the only
question with our Government is, will Eng.
land and France consent to the annexation
Of Cuba, and were we only assured thai
these two nations would stand off as quie
lookers-on, Cuba would add another star t
the American constellation in less than siz
months.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
nsumptiVes do not DesDair!

@AN- OLD INDIAN
DOCTOR, UNCAS BRANT.
while Missionary among the
Indians Of the Rocky Noun
tains, discovered a RAKE
Plant, that proves to be a
certain cure for Consumption.
Bronchitis, Asthma, Liver
Complaint, Nervous Affections
Coughs, Colds, &c. Having
now made his fortune and re-
tired from business, he will
send the prescription and d.
rections for preparing the
medicine free of charge to all
who desire it, and will send to
his agent, enclosing two stampa
e cents) to pay the return
letter, with a description Of
their symptoms. The old Doc
tor has cured more than 5000
cases Of Consumption alone.
ana hopes all afflicted people
will avail themselves Of this
opportunity, as the Doctor
wishes to do all the good he
can before be dies. Address
all letters to
- DANIEL ADEE. :
Box 1854 P. o., New York,
Who is his sole agent.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

The GREAT REPUBLIC. The second No
of this new and increasingly popular maya
zine is before us, filled with choice reading
We are glad to believe that this new month
ly has started out with every prospect Of
success. and may its title make it well
come visitor to every hearth-side. We feel
assured that the publishers intend to make
it what its name purports, a magazine for
this great and growing Republic, develop
ing her literature, her internal resources
and encouraging everything that will tend
to her advancement. Published by Messrs
Cakes Smith & Co New York, at So per,
annum.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
FOR CONGRESS.

have are authorized to announce COL VIM.
h. HARTMAN, of Augusta, as candidate for Con-
gress'from this district, subject to the decision of
district convention in the organization of the
democratic party require the assembling of such
convention.
Papers of the district copy. :
1a- JAMES H. SKINNER, Esq, is (. candidate
to represent this District, in the next Congress;
subject to the decision of Convention if desired
District papers copy.
NJ We are authorized to announce JOHN T.
HARRIS, ESQ.,, of Rockingham. as a candidate to
represent this District in the next Congress of the
United States, subject 10 the decision of Conven-
ton, ifone be necessary.
va We are authorized to announce DR.. A.
N. NEWMAN Of Rockingham, as a candidate for
Congress in this district. M
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
The Tariff Question.

Washington, Feb. last night, a
meeting Of the Democratic members of the
House, who are opposed to specific duties
was held. About SO were present-John
Cohrane, of New York, in the chair. Res
olutions were almost unanimously adopted,
declaring it inexpedient to alter the present
tariffs.
Mr.. Garnett, Of Virginia, moved that a
committee Of five be appointed, on the sub
ject Of retrenchment in government expen-
SEES, to report to future caucus of the en-
tire Democracy of the House. Messrs.
Wilson, Miles, Stephens, Morris, Garnett,
Lamar, Taylor, Of New York, and others,
strongly opposed specific duties.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05

SHE subscriber Offers for sale privately until tbs
\ 18th day Of February meet, when if not sold il
will be offered at public sale, the Farm on which
be formerly resided, lying three miles South Of
Staunton, on the road leading from Stanton to
Lexington, and adjoining the lands Of JOS. Smith
and others, containing
10Y AcEe@,
about so Acres OF it cleared and most Of it we'll set
in grass, the balance well tmbered. The improve
ments consist of good d YELLING HOUSE,
Barn and other out-houses, also good Orchard OF
choice fruit.
ANY one wanting small Farm convenient to
town, would do well to examine this place. For
terms, &C., address the undersigned at Harrison
burg LAWSON WRIGHT.
Va If not sold on the day above named, it viii
be rented
January 8, I559.-td-Rock Reg. copy 81.
POSTPONEMENT.
The sale of the above land is post oned until RI
day the 9Th day of March next. l.. W.
February 5. lS59.-tdS
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
The Homestead Bill.

This swindling, humbugging, money
wasting affair has been passed by the House
of Representatives at Washington. But
another scheme to squander public money,
when every expense should be abridged. -
We hope it may meet damper in the Sen
ate.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Is a Convention Necessary or not ,

In Conventions consist the strength and
unity of the Democratic party; conventions
have raised it to its present pitch OF power
and and in nine cases out of ten they are
necessary to preserve its unity, harmony,
strength and ascendancy. By the help and
influence of conventions. parties are ena-
bled to concentrate their whole force upon
one man, who embodies their principles,
when otherwise man might be chosen who
was distasteful to many Of the party.
When Mr.. Letcher was nominated at
Petersburg, the district which he repre-
sented, was deprived Of an able and efic-
lent officer. We then stated that we wish
ed the people Of the district to have fair
opportunity to choose for themselves, a
man to represent them in the next Congress,
provided the interests of the party did not
require convention. We were shortly af-
forwards confirmed in our first conceived
opinion, by an opposition meeting in Rock
ingham county, which pledged themselves
not to bring out candidate, and had Au-
gusta followed her example, we should have
adhered to our first opinion. Since that
time, however, meetings have been held in
Augusta and Rockbridge. the two strongest
opposition counties in the district, the first
of which declined to pledge themselves not
to run candidate, the second of which
most strenuously urged it. It therefore
becomes our imperative duty, both for the
sake of the harmony Of the party, and to
preserve its ascendancy in the district, to
advocate convention.
Had there been but one aspirant in the
whole district, this call would have been
entirely unnecessary. as there could no dan
ger have arisen but already we have the
announcement of two in our own county,
and do not doubt that che other counties of
the district, or some of them at least, can
furnish the requisite quota.
For both Of the candidates who have an
nounced themselves from Augusta, we have
the highest regard. and believe that both or
either of them could wear Mr.. Letcher's
slippers with great credit to themselves and
to their constituents, and it is for this very
reason that we desire a convention. Going
into convention with one of them, we care
not which, we believe that he could be
nominated without difficulty, and having
but one leader. a double purpose would be
accomplished, viz: Of preserving the party
from those schisms and petty dissensions to
which ''free fight" must subject it, and
be certain of preserving the ascendancy Of
the district intact. These are considerations
which ought not and could not be overlook
ed in nominating convention. We have
thus briefly, but we hope satisfactorily urged
tho necessity of convention in this dis
trict; we will now proceed to argue its gen.
eral utility to the party.
The Democratic party was never in more
danger than at present, from disorganiza-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-05
Democratic Meeting.

There will be Democratic Meeting in
the Courthouse on the first day Of Februa-
~ County Court, to take into consideration
the holding Convention in the district for
the purpose of nominating candidate for
Congress, to supply the place of the Hon.
John Letcher. We hope there will be a full
meeting, as we wish fair expression Of
opinion. -