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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Mr.. dogglfi At Carofin6, !.

We clip the subjoined extract from an
editorial in the Richmond Enquirer head
ed ''The Demagogism Of Mr.. Goggin, !"
which showed up in very forcible manner
this prominent characteristic Of that unfor-
tunate man.
Caroline was the home of John Taylor,
the mover of the resolutions Of 90 and 800,
from which, as well as from his 'scopstruc-
ton construed" Mr.. Taylor stood forth one
Of the fathers of States Rights Mr.. Cog
gin had never, from his infancy, drawn the
breath of States Rights Federalist, a
Wing, an American, an Oppositionist, he
had "boxed the compass" without ever once
holding the opinions Of States Rights pol
itician. But in Caroline he passes high
eulogium upon Mr. Taylor. His affected
admiration Of Mr.. Taylor, attracted the at
tehtion of Mr.. Montague, who, in reply,
pressed Mr.. Goggin to know bis opinion of
Mr.. Taylor's political principles, and after
considerable lodging. Mr.. Goggin was
forced back upon his Federal, blue-light
sentiments that have ever controlled his po-
iltlcal principles He said elf the Congress
of the United States passed law which
Virginia considered unconstitutional, the
Supreme Court Of the United States was the
proper tribunal to decide its constitutional
ty, and if the court should decide that it
was constitutional and Virginia should then
resist it, it would be rebellion and revolu-
ton" Thus was the hypocrisy Of dema-
gogism exposed on the spot; and appropri-
ately denounced by Mr.. Montague. Thus
the Federal Hamilton, Adams, Webster,
Story, Kent doctrine. that has ever been
the political creed Of Mr.. Goggin, was
pumped out of bis John Taylor-demagog-
ism at Caroline. Mr.. Montague denounced
the Federal heresy of the "anecdote can
didate," and charged that if Congress should
pass law abolishing the slave trade be-
tween the States, and the Supreme Court
should decide that law to be Constitutional,
if Mr.. Goggin's theory of Constitutional con-
struction was correct, our people would
be hung as rebels and traitors.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Mail Robbery.

John G. Grove, the carrier of the mail
from the depot in Staunton to the Post-of-
fee, was arrested on last Saturday by spe-
cial agent Mcclure, on the charge Of hay
ing extracted from the mail $40 bank
note and small quantity Of gold. The
letter containing the money was decoy
letter, placed in the mail for the purpose of
detecting the robber, as for some time back
money and checks had been taken from the
mail in this section of the State. It is ru-
mored that he has confessed the crime.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Secure a Light.

By reference to our advertising columns
it will be seen that Messrs. Waterhouse &
Bowes are in receipt Of large supply of
Gas Fixtures, and those desiring Chanda-
Tiers, Pendants or Brackets, are invited to
call. From the manner in which these
gentlemen are pushing ahead their work,
it is evident that Staunton will not remain
in darkness much longer. The putting
down Of the main pipe will be completed in
the course of day or two.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
The Congressional Canvass.

Was the Opposition pledged not to run
o candidate? Was majority of the Dem
ocratic party opposed to Convention p
Assuming in spite Of gods and men, and
statistics, the affirmative of these questions,
Mr.. Harris and his friends argue his claims
to the vacant seat of John Letcher to be
paramount and incontrovertible. The per-
tinacity with which the Anti Convention
men. in the face of all the glazing facts to
the contrary, persist, both by writing and
speaking in the attempt to impress upon the
public mind the idea that the Oppositio
was pledged not to run candidate in the
present Congressional contest, is as surpris-
ing as it is heterogeneous and improper
These gentlemen either know when they
state that the Opposition was pledged not
to interfere with the Democratic indepen-
dent candidates, that they are grossly mis-
rcpresen ting the facts of the case, or they
are totally ignorant of those facts which is
almost equally culpable when we take into
consideration, that they are setting them
selves up as instructors Of the people on this
again, and every intelligent man who has
taken the trouble to inform himself on this
point will recollect that out Of all the coun-
ties Of this district, not one with the excep-
ton of Rockingham, which cannot muster
a corporals guard If Opposition voters, has
pledged itself to non-interference in the pres
cnt canvass; they will also recollect that the
county of Rockbridge, which polls the next
to the largest Opposition vote of the district
not only refused to make such a pledge, but
ACTUALLY APPOINTED DELEGATES TO AN OpPo-
sITION CONVENTION FOR THE VERY PURPOSE
OF NOMINATING A WHIG OR KNOW NOTHING
CANDIDATE, and if our memory fails us not
all the other counties declined emphatically
to commit themselves; at any rate the ma
jority of the party did so.
And yet with unblushing impudence and
with an affrontery and demagogism dishon-
oring and degrading to the noble old COM
monwealth of Virginia, these men step fow-
ard, canting with nasal twang, to the OPP
position masses that we Of the convention,
insultingly distrustful, of the pledges Of
their party, refused to rely on the promise
and honor Of honorable men, and THAT they
placing implicit confidence in the pledges Of
the Opposition wore willing to let the peo.
pie decide for themselves at the polls. Out
on such insincere cantirg ~demagogism; We
hope and believe it will receive as it deserves
at the hands of the people on the 4th Thurs
day in May, a stern rebuke which, will in
innate the intense digust with which thu
citizens Of this district contemplate all sucl
trickery. But saythese demagogues if TIT
people in their county meetings declined tt
commit their party to non-interfcrence, VT
have the word of the distinguished leader
Of the Opposition that there would be no op
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Political Discussion.

A political discussion came off according
to appointment between Messrs. Niche and
Stuart, on last Monday, (Court-day.)
Mr.. Stuart led off in speech Of an hour
and half, Mr.. Niche followed at the same
length, and the discussion closed by half
hour speech on both sides. Both gentle
men acquitted themselves, we think. to the
satisfaction of their respective friends.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
CHEAP CASH STORE

TTVHE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to his
i friends and the public generally, for their for
mer patronage and informs them of his return from
the Northern Cities, and is now in receipt and
opening new Stock Of SPRING AND SUMNER
GOODT, comprising full stock of Ladies Dress
Goods, Black and Fancy Silks and Robes; do,
Bereges, Challies, plai n and figured, all wool De-
Robes a full Stock Of Hosiery, Silk and Lace Man
tillas, Grape Delain and Cashmere Shawls; Scarf
do, Swiss and Book Muslin; splendid lot of
Swiss and Lace Window Curtains; Marseille Gov
erletts French Cloth and Cassmeres; Satin, Six
nells, Irish Lnnen, Bleached and Brown Cotton,
and many other articles usually kept in Dry Goods
Stores, which will sell very low for cash. My
motto is still Quick Sales and Small Profit.
S. Fl. HILB'S Dry Goods Store,
Opposite the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton Anil 20 ,hq-Snec Cnnx.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
The Ladies Will Remember

THAT we have just received large assortment
Il of black and fancy SILKS, which we are de
termined to sell on fair terms Y gu may find it to
your interest to give call and see wi at we mean
by ''fair terms"
We have also just receive second supply of all
kinds of Dress Goods uch as
Paris printed Robe Ondine Bougs.
Robe Folantz.
Robe Lunique.
Double Lupe Organizes.
Robe Less Foulard Silks.
Black Larmertne.
Black Bar gadere Orwich Bouge.
Organdies, Lawns BrilIiantes.
French Lace Hoint wrappings.
Collars and Sleeves in sets and separate.
And last though not least third supply Of those
graceful watch spring skeleton SKIRTS OF the
most approved make-no imitation or outside
makes. Also skirt supporters.
We promise all who may favor us with call to
sell al our goods at very small advance.
We are certainly very grateful for the liberal
patronage thus far received, and will promise to do
our best in the future to retain it.
PIPER d FUNKHOUSER,
Staunton Ap'l 80, SO near National Hotel.
VIRGINIA TO vital a Court Of An
gusta County, held at the Court house ON
Monday, the 25th day of April, 1859:
The Court doth appoint the following freehold
ers OF the County as Commissioners to Superintend
the General Election to be held on the fourth Thurs
day in May next, for the Election of member of
Congress, and the several State Officers that may
be to elect, and the Court also appoint the officer
hereinafter named, to conduct the said election, to
be held at Sherando, precinct this day establish
ed by the Court, to wit; Benjamin F. Lewis, Will
liam Grass, Miles K. Manley. Samuel A. Hunter
and Daniel Shaw, Commissioners; and Daniel j.
Link, officer.
Ordered, That an election be held on the fourth
Thursday in May next IN District No 6, for the
election Of Justice Of the Peace, in the place of
Alexander Walker, resigned, under the Superin-
ten' ance of the Commissioners and Officer hereto
ton to be held on said fourth Thursday in May
next, in said district.
Copies-Teste,
JOHN d. IMBODEN, elk.
April 80, 1S59.-td-Spec COPY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
The Hon. Edward Everett.

This distinguished g entleman arrived in
Staunton by the cars on last Monday, and
delivered his celebrated Washington ora
ton, in the evening, to an appreciative and
crowded house. The Grafton was eminently
classical and learned, and fully came up to
its distinguished authors reputation as the
most elegant and accomplished scholar in
America.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Handsome Goods.

From the unusually large supply of hand
some goods brought on by our Merchants,
Milliners. &c., we think there can be but
little difficulty in our fair readers supplying
themselves with whatever they may need at
fair prices. AS most Of our merchants adj
vertise, we deem it unnecessary to name
either places or articles, but invite our
country friends to give them all call
At Hirsh's and Hilb's, however, may be
seen the largest supply of Goods in their
line, ever brought to Staunton, in fact, al
most anything from doll-baby to fine
silk dress or mantilla, may be found at Ell
Their of these establishments.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

position. We have already expressed our be-
lief that this is an error ; but granting it to
be true, we only request that every Wing
and Know Nothing Of the district will ask
himself, if after his party in conventions
assembled had refused to commit itself to any
such policy, be would consider that party
bound by the individual pledges Of its lead
ers, no matter how distinguished those lead
ers may be- We don't think the Anti-Con-
vention men themselves after the clamor
they have raised about the few governing the
many. can consistently advocate any such
idea.
We had intended in this article to discuss
the question whether a majority Of the Dem
ocratic party were opposed to Convention
or not, but we have not the time or space.
We will refer to that at some future time.
In conclusion, we would invoke the friends
Of Mr.. Skinner, Wings and Democrats,
throughout the District, to dispel this illu-
sion about the Opposition having pledged
themselves not to run a candidate, which
this cry of the demagogues has raised
Only state the facts to the people, and the
refutation is complete.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Some Beef.

We observed on Thursday last, pass our
Office, one of the largest and handsomest
Beeves ever brought to this market, which
was raised by Maj. James Crawford, and
purchased by our energetic young friends,
VIM. F. Asst e. Bro, who will have it on
sale at Stall No. l, this Saturday morning.
Walk up ye lovers Of good beef and get a
piece.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
For the Vindieator

r OF tWe 2 IHUttUlOT.
Messrs. Editors AS many calls have
been made for various gentlemen to an
nounce themselves as candidates to repre-
sent US in the next Legislature, and as yet
none have responded to the call, we beg
leave to solicit Absalom Coiner, John j.
Cupp and Napolean j. Buck, to announce
themselves as candidates. Those are gen
tlemen Of high repute, whose reputation no
one can impeach.
IF they will consent to announce them
selves they will be supported by
MANY VOTERS OF UPPER AUGUSTA.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

During the last week, Z. W. Trotter,
General Agent has been in our town draw
ing the attention Of our citizens to the i'm
portance oft subject. No company in the
United States comes before the people of
Virginia, so thoroughly endorsed By her lea
ding citizens. With a capital now of ST.
700, 900, with large and constantly in
creasing surplus, all Of which is safely in
vested, besides 100000 deposited with
the Comptroller Of New York State, to Sc
cure policy holders, and with Dividends
averaging 40 per cent per annum, she
offers to all, safe and profitable invest
ment' We are pleased to learn that the
company have opened an agency among US,
and have appointed Messrs. Hartman & Bell
their Local Representatives for Staunton,
Drs. Briscoe B Donaghe and Henry Ander
son their medical Examiners.
We commend this principle and Company
to our friends and patrons. See advertise
ment in another column.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

ACQUITTED. Hon. Daniel E. Sickles,
whose trial for the murder of P. B. Key
has been going on in Washington for the
last Is or 20 days, was, on Tuesday last,
acquitted, after a retirement by the jury Of
about an hour and ten minutes. The an
nouncement of the verdict was received with
uproarious applause
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

JUDICIAL ELECTION. farther re-
turns have been received from the Judicial
election. The vote between Baldwin and
Robertson is so close that it is impos-
sibIe to tell who is elected until the meet
ing Of the Commissioners in Harrisonburg.
We will be able to give the official vote next
week,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

WEATHER IN VIRGINIA. Snow fell to the
depth Of six inches at Lewisburg, Greenbri-
er CO., Va, on Friday night. A letter from
the Blue Sulphur Springs, Monroe county,
says it showed there on the same night -
At Culpeper G. H., thunder storm COM
menced on Friday night, and on Saturday
morning changed into snow storm. For
two days after the Blue Ridge mountains
were covered with snow. On Saturday there
was heavy snow storm at Weston, Lewis
county, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
TRUSTEES SALE.

TRUSTEES SALE.
pY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to Inc, by
- John Diddle, dated 26th day Of July, 1856.
and of record in the County Court of Augusta, l
WILL by direction of one of the creditors and the
said Diddle. offer for sale, at public auction, in
front of the Courthouse IN Staunton, on
Wednesday, the LIST day Of June, 1859,
Tract of Land containing
42o Acres,
more or less, situated on the waters of the great
Dddle now resides. Title believed to be unques
tionable, but acting as Trustee, will convey such
title only is vested in me.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. Ifhowever. the purcha-
be made to extend credit upon part of the pur-
chase money. VIM. H. HARMAN, Trustee.
April 80, 1859.-tds.-Prs fee IS
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
GAS FIXTUR Els.

IX7ATERHOUSE & BOWES are now receiving
w daily, from New and Philadelphia, GAS
FIXTURES of all descriptions, such CHAM
DALIERS. PENDANTS AND BRACKETS,
which they will sell at NORTHERN PRICES, and
as low as they can be bought in the State. The
public invited to call at the opposite Bran
deburg Old Stand, and see for themselves.
Stauntcn, April 80, 1859 .-8mr
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

TEA AND COFFEE. According to the N.
York Courier, in the last nine years, two
hundred and eighty-fve million pounds Of
tea were imported into the United States,
the consumption being about one pound and
one fifth for each person. The total con-
sumption Of coffee in the United States,
last year was two hundred and fifty million
pounds, over eighty pounds for each individ-
ual
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

EF We would call attention to the stock
Of medicines, perfumes, and elegant varie-
ties Of all descriptions, to be found at the
store of DR.. Young. He will brush your
coat, perfume your hair, wash your hands,
and cure all your ailments, cheaply, quick
ly and efectually.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

A ONE-S1DED JUDGMENT Judge John
son, Of Louisville, KY, last week, in de-
Gliding case before him, said GA man
has no right to whip his wife, but should be
severely punished if he were guilty of such
an outrage. But the women, on the con-
trary, had the right to whip their husbands
whenever they pleased. It was preroga-
tive belonging to them peculiarly and ina
lienable. He was only surprised it was
not exercised to greater extent"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

DEATH OF THE PRESIDENTS NIECE
Miss Fancy j. Yates died at Dr.. Seely's
Water Cure in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thurs
day last, of consumption, in the 23d year
of her age. The Plaindealer says she was
the niece Of President Buchanan, with
whom she was great favorite, occupying
almost the relation of an adobted daug hter.
She has been at the Water Cure about one
year.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

LONG TERM-John Lehman has been
sentenced to imprisonment for life, at Urbana,
Mo, for violating the person of Miss Deli
lab Wilderman. The prisoner was day
or two afterwards convicted Of horse steal
ing, and sentenced to an additional eight
years.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Public Speaking.

Mr. VIM. F. Gordon has consented to
address the people of Staunton, at the Court
house, on Saturday night A discussion
is expected. We bespeak for Mr.. Gordon
full house.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Painful Accident.

The Hon. Alexander H. II. Stuart, oil
this place, received a telegraphic despatch
on Tuesday from gentleman residing in
the South, stating that the steamer St. Mich
olas, on board Of which was his son Mr.. b.
Baldwin Stuart, had exploded near Mem
phis, Tennessee, and that his son was very
dangerously scalded about the head and
hands. Mr. Stuart and his wife immedi-
ately started South, and we hope by this
time are by the bedside Of their wounded
son. Many others were killed and others
badly scalded by the dreadful explosion.
We are pleased to learn by dispatch
dated Thursday evening at 10 o'clock, that
young Stuart is improving and his chances
much better.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

FATAL RUNAWAY MATCH Robert Mil
Ter, of Belleville, ILL.,, recently hired man
named James Bracewell, to work in his coal
pit. While holding this situation, Bracewell
had an opportunity to make love to Marga-
ret, Miller's daughter. It was soon under
stood that Miller was opposed to Margaret's
marrying her sutton, but the two seemed to
be no less determined on that account, and
on Saturday week, consummated their pur-
pose accordingly. Miller. shortly after meet
ing Bracewell on the street, asked him if it
was true he had married his daughter
Bracewell replied, yes; whereupon Miller
produced knife with which he inflicted
Stab in the left side of his son-in-law's back.
Bracewell fingered until Monday last, when
he expired
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

DEATH OF JOHN B. G1LMER. Washing
ton, April 25.-Jno. b. Gilmer, Esq, son
of the late Secretary and Ex-Governor of
Virginia, who was killed on board the Steam
er Princeton several years ago, committed
suicide early this morning, at the Railroad
Depot by throwing himself under the NOV
ing locomotive. He resided at Charlottes-
Vile, and was editor Of the Exponent. p
He was about 80 years old. Mr.. Roger A.
Pryor took charge Of the body, which will
be sent home in the evening train.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

In Augusta County Court, April the 4th, $50.
TINE Court deeming the services Of two Consta-
i bes necessary for Distpict No. in this county
for which one Constable is elected, doth order that
election for an additional Constable for the same
be held at the general election tho 4th Thursday
in May next, to be superintendent b. the Commits
sioners and otficer, heretofore appointed for the
general election to be held the said 4th Thursd
in May next Copy-Teste,
Ap'l 80, 'b9. WIN. A. BURNETT, D. G.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

A CASE IN LAVA curious case has
just transpired at Monticello, Mo- Two
boys were arrested for stealing $40 gold
piece. The one who did not steal it was
put upon trial first, and the other chap was
used as witness, and his innocence was
established: The other boy was then placed
on trial, when the one just acquitted came
forward and swore that he had stolen the
money himself.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

Ninty nine liberated slaves and over thir-
ty free negroes are about to embark at Bal
timore for Liberia. There are also forty
slaves of the McDonough estate at New
Orleans, who will sail for the African Re-
nuhlic
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30
Appointments.

JAMES H. SKINNER, Esq, the Democrat
ic Candidate for Congress will address his
fellow citizens at the following times and
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

Some other intermediate appointments
will probably be made, and further sppoint-
ments up to the day of election.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-30

The AMERICAN Consul AT VALPARAISO.
The course Of Mr.. Trevitt, the United
States consul at Valparaiso, in the resist Of
certain parties charged with treason, who
had taken refuge in his house, has caused
much feeling there. The resident Ameri-
cans are said to be of opinion that he trans
ceDded his duty, and the government of
Chill, it is alleged, will institute criminal
proceedings against him. In defence Of
Mr.. T. it should be added that his house
was forcibly entered by an armed officer
during his absence, and that his wife hero
ica!ly defended the premises until his arri-
VAL when he disarmed the officer and re-
fused to give up the refugees until the ar
rival of several soldiers. He then hauled
down his flag and abandoned the house.