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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13

At the Russians have formed se'tensu, Broughto
OF the Coresn Archipelago which MINER
the sovereignty Of China Those several creations prove
TIA. Russia understands the advantages 1'cn the 10 e
nations win at some future time derive III thss ''
Iosa. ssioDs.
From the Journal, March IL
few days since published AN eecoio. oil Ia or,
gonizaons and ronied 1.-THE importance OF tbe hu VI
op China under date OF January rs, we learn rather
curious cir cunstaBce
BY the treaties entered Into within the iast hsee years
between Russia and China, II WAS decided that aregnM
mail should be established by land between Pskin ara II
P,erkburg Notwithstanding the daicu les 81 iss rum
eDt, that decision did not long refna dead lever
The Governor General OF Eastern Soerli, C~nni o"ra
vj.G Anaurs desiring watch IN person over The or
gaDizaon OF that mpotan. Service proceded aoou'ihs
beginning of November last the city OF Kiskhta, stu
boundaries Of the two counie' ana despAiched
The fret courier of The postal line Tue
weather that he met with the courier arrived
Ut P.kn Oh the 20h Of December The Chinese govern
ment decided that he should remain outside Of the city,
bat allowed the mail 10 be delivered and announced that
the return mail would start in months ums and would
charge letters for the road provided that tnose
who were them would submit themselves 20 the
Imperial regulations the subject The Russian mis-
sion at pckn puuctusly received ts despacbee through
Chinese messenger the day after the arrival or the
THIS il the first step In important decton and
is to be regarded as direct consequence OF the last
treaties.
The Post ofce Department has decided that there shall
be u monthly mail del atng and arriving. The special
courier viii depart from Kiskhts, will correspond with
the courier who goes from that city 10 koutsk the CAPT
tai OF Eastern Siberia from the latter city inc letters
will 60 by the regular mail to ST Petersburg Toe whole
trip VIII In fine weather. be made from seventy egh.
10 eighty days. The European merchants viii then be
enabled 20 receive by aud about eehteth day d.
rect letters from Pekn The advantage OF this arrange
melt win be made evident when the several nations will
have esta blished official representative the capital OF
China in accordance with the last trea - xAs IL ex3
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13

fIRR IN New LoNDoN-TnREE PERSONS BURNED
10 nrAIn-About nine O'Clock Friday pleh,, small build.
hg known as the McGinsv House situated near the New
london Light, and occupied by Michael heney, was
We,ey destroyed by a,e and Mrs. pbcncy and hor two
'ndfcn burned to DEATH The father ot tho family was
absent at the time. The family were probably asleep
wtehtoe hfe broke out Of the mother AMI youngest
LIZ no'nlng remains but single thigh bone. fhe
vNes' chid seems ~ avc made at.c mt b, escape
rom 'he ocato which aweted her, is remains were
9rno ~ room adjoining the bedroom where she slept
Horrible spectacle to the behoders The children we're
aged bfee ana I've years vr Pheney tho Husband and
Irytl III. ~ ~ '
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
THE GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.

ALBANY, APRIL 1859.
The final adjournment of the Legislature a very I'M
certain matter but viii probably no. be before Friday
night at the earliest To night there be an all night
session in the house, but only on the Supply bin
It supposed the New York City Railroad bills will be
reported to the Senate TO morrow.
Our charter election took place today The city ticket
is close. Six opposition Aldermen, three democratic and
one Independent are elected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
Rev. G. II. spurgeon again Invited 10 Visit
America.

From the LONDON STAR March 2S
We etated few weeks that Mr.. Spurgcou had de-
cned TO visit America lest in the public mind be should
be connected with the personal financial and eectarisn
schemes of individuals who had sought to him for
their purposes The lumber OF sermops proposed 10
be preached WAS 10 be very lmted and the sum TO be
charged for mission to be two guneas person.
that the SCARCITY Of the preacher would cause the money
TO he paid Willingly to hear him Mr.. spurgeon having
discovered that IL purely speculation to make money
out Of his popularity declined 20 accept the terms offered
We have heard, from reliable SOURCES, that docu
ment signed by gentlemen or various denomna
New York, has been for warded TO Mr. Sturgeon,
urging him TO make bis decision, and guaranteeing him
against he petty annoyances TO which he refers Reliable
arrangements have been made by the American Conge
gationa Union give him cordial welcome at the meet
ing bieh they will hold the 18Th Of May Should Mr..
Sturgeon decide on trapsstan 10 trip II will probably
take during the ensuing summer since ne to lay
the foundation OF his tabernacle in May. One
year will be required to complete It, IL is therefore, pro-
bsbie he will hot be able TO leave in TO attend the
American Congregational Union
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13

,2th Febrfy 37s and o,b 900 arms OF al knfs
bad h. IN ro sctsd while 1868 forts had been entirely e
yelled Tie Begun and Inc Mona were sslh IN the Ne
paul tefai ,,..r 80
The rebels N Central India under ransia Topee, were
reported 70 be making fof Fettsgeur.
fora Flsin had left Canton preparing expe
dltiop for The exploration Of the Perl Tiver.
Admiral sey pour about IN return 70 England.
Exchange at aong Kong had advanced 10 Is. I'd. for
bank bills. Freghts were dat
Al Caltor exports were quiet Manufactured articles
p better demand
A, shanpbas on 1th February imports nrm, and
s,ocss light. Tea continued hru ami tending Upward
silk also rising. Exchange IS Id 6s 3D. closing less
firm. Freights TO London 81 los for ten and CO los for
silk
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
The Hondurns RalI,yny ln london.

deputstiop, composed Of Mr. X ". Crawford, ~ p,
Sir j. s. G. Khkpatrck Mr.. N. Travers Lieuien ant Col
Stanton, r. f, Mr. Wright, G f and DR. Holland. had
interview with Sir John Pakngton the 2sth u at
tbe Admir- atty, London upon the subject Of the Honda
Interoceanc Railway The deputaon submitted the
Of the line and ports prepared by Lieutenant Colo
mel Stanton the officer deputed by the government 10
review the route, and represented that il in the
direct line between this country and Australia that
hafnors both on the Atlantic and Pacific spacious,
accessible and sate In all weahers that the Bay Of Fon
is upwards Of three thousand miles Van
converts Island than Valparaiso, ssven hundred miles
than Panama 10 British Columbia and in healthy
and well provided locality. stated that substan-
ta contractor had rendered 10 construct the railway for
900, and pending construction 70 put TIN 0ugh
sufficient road for the carriage of the mails moderate
cost within twelve months from the present time This
road would bring Great Britain within eighteen days the
Pacific coast and within about forty days of Australia The
line ley through the territories Of the single friendly State
treaty between which and ths country guarantees,
der all crcnm stances, the safety of property aud indie
pendenCe of the road.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
Mexican Politics ms Interpreted In France.
From the Paris Consti.utionnel March 2s.

Up to the present day the ternir alton Of Mexican din
cuos appeared b. be the annexation Of Mexico " the
United State. BW the run, and hopeless anarchy sao
m,,m ne eoTg has JSps" 'ooa ne p'sOnvy ga
without Conserving 70 the claims OF foreign creditors
and 10 bear the weight Of the home debt. Ths pefspec
tive is not seductive and we doubt that It would tempt
Congress in spe Of al its inclination Cor territory. In
the absence of the Intervention Of wealthy republic 70
pay the foes Of a ruined republic what step will be
taken by the governments Interested? WIN they have to
submit TO the d.ga tive and compete bankruptcy which
c,nnot fail TO take place before lope viii they take IN
AFFAIRS q country which govern Itself
viii they allow 10 fall back by degrees INTO the state OF
barbsrsm from which the Spanish conquerors withdrew
which they still obtain possessionY We do not pre-
tend TO any knowledge Of the Intentions Of the govern
meuts but strikes that the question rs sufficiently
urgent merit examination. few years OF
cby the state Of the magnificent provinces Of Mexico
will create longing for the civilization of Montezumi.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
The Ladies Will Remember !,

JCHN:L. FEETON, Aid de Camp.
Apl %, ,5e 18th brigade CT Va. Militia
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

VIRGINIA TO WIT: --Ata Court of Angus
IA County. held at the Courthouse of said
County on Monday the 18th day of April, 1859:
Whereas the great increase il County Expenses
has become subject of iust complaint on the part
of the people, and whereas the manner Of auditing
claims against the County heretofore is liable to
great objection, it is with view to remedy these
evils. ~" :' r n.sA =
Ordered. That Committee fthrec members Of
the Court be appointed whose duty lie shall be an
nually in the month of Juney previous to the June
term of this Court to examine and report upon to
tie Court all claims against the County. Mnd tie
Clerk of this Cont is required to attend saidCom-
mittee as it. Clerk and render any aid and assist
ance to the COMMITTED that they may require a t
his hands.
is further ordered that all claims TO be levied
for at the Jnne term shall be deposited in the
Clerks Office on or before the lst day OF June in
each year to be acted on by aforesaid Committee,
snd no claim will be allowed CIR levied for by the
Court, unless the same has been so deposited with
the Clerk on or before the lst day of June. 1t is
further ordered that the Committee aforesaid pre-
pare and, publish forms for claims against the
County together with the proper certificates Of au
thentication which forms shall be adopted BY claims
ants in making out their demand against the Coan.
ty: an d the Clerk shall ha We them printed for the
County ard furnish them to parties who apply
therefor. The Clerk Of this Court is directed to
Publish tie fcredoing orders in the newspapers of
the town from this time until the lst of June next.
Ordered, That Kenten Harper, Wm.A. Bell and
Robert G. Bickle be and they're hereby appoint
ed Committee to audit County claims lin the
month June, 1859 and report thereon to the June
term next. "A Cory.leste. = ..
Y. Is Il, ". a. BURNETT, D. 9.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14


AT Blackheatl,, the residence Of her sch-sn-law,
on Wednesday, the 4th inst, MARY Ann fellct OF
Chapman johnson, in the list year her age.
On the s0th ult., very suddenly. MARTHA; Vrh-
GINA, daughter Of Mrs. j. A. Suramers, aged -
years. ~
We frequently hear it said that Death loves 2
shining MARI - and Oh how often s.the remark
painfully realized Aad perhaps never more 60
than in this instance 80, =.
Virginia ordinary girl. She was endow-
ed with excellent mental facilities, and possessed
very amiable and obligipg disposition. But. alas
in the very opening of life, has been called away
from all that was uesr to her earth, to enter
upon the realities OF en- eternal world. She WIS
with us at school On the 25th ult and little did we
think as she bid us good bye at the school room
door, that evening, that we had spoken to her Cor
the last time that her feet wouldnever again cross
its threshhod that her plays and her studies were
over, and that another week had passed away
our ears would be greeted with the tidings Of her
death. Yet so it is. And when Autumn again
spreads her gorgeous drarery over the earth, and
her schoolmates again assemble, Ler smiling face
and glossy ringlets viii not be seen among them,
but will be like the fallen leaves and faded flowers
of last autumn Wondering back to DUST And oh
may tiis sad and solemn event impress upon the
minds of both schoolmates and teacher the neces7
sity of prepal ing for death, for in the bloom o.
youth and active life we may be end.
T-E.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14

FINDER. an arrangement made between the sub
u scribers, the Richmond Examiner will be pub
lished Weekly and Semi w eekly as heretofore and
a Daily edition will also be issued, The Weekly
and Semi Weekly will be published on the same
terms as heretofore. The Daily paper will be fur
nished to patrons atgeven dollars rer annum, which
may be discharged by the payment OF SIX dollars
within thirty days tTs.
The Examiner" has not been nursed or fed on
the patronage Of Government in the past, nor dc
anticipate seek such all for it in the future.
1t established ''to aevooate the principles OF
the CONSTITUTION as interpreted by THOMAS JEFfER-
son. and as supported BY theresoutions of the Yir
ginip and Kentucky Legislature Of '90 and 99-the
principles otthe old Democratic party ofVirginia.
70 these ct e It's it Will still be deycted; and
Means Of accomplishing hem, all efforts consistent
With strict adherence to moral and pohucal pfln-
cip.es will be made through its. columns to pre-
serve the integrity andnnity of the present De M
ocratic party. We shall endeayon. thror gh it to
give warning, counsel and coustent aid to the slave
hslder and the South-tG maintain State Sover-
eighty end defend Southern interests, as the sole
means IF preserving the Union or preventing its
Eeccinirg curse to- the peodle.of all sections Of
the United States Fhe "Fxaminer'' will, as here
tofore. in supporting or opposing public mon, be
governed exclusively by asonsideratlon OF the oh-
whose elevation to public trusts will advance the
interests and honor. of Virginia, the South and the
people of the several States cit the UnionoPposing
all who war upon Democratic Reparlican principles
or are slack in defending the -soyoleignty of the
several Statesy CIR in maintaining rights of property
in each sos zion ofthe Onion. i i. Il. /;
tTbe Prepretors and Editor al mems in
their power to make the paper useful to the great
Agricultural and Commercial interests OF the State
by furnishing accurate accounts OF the state OF the
Markets foreign and dompstic, and CITING infcrma-
ton from tie most reliable sources as to the eond-
ton Of crops and the supply Of tie great staples
produced u the States and they hope to sustain the
reputation it has already acquired, BY afording
entertainment to families and persons whose tastes
and avocations incline them moro to literary than
political pursuits q,
VIM. LLOYD Il CO., Proprietors.
70
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
4 VOICE FROM VIRGINIA.

Dr.. Seth S. Hance:-I was in Baltimore in April
1854, and from paper received of yours was in
duced to buy box of your Pills, recommended as
sovereign cure for Epileptic Fits. At that time
one of my servants had been,cNasted with fits ebout
twelve years. When reaching home, Icommepcced
with the pills. according to dsfeeticns. dc rot
think she has had one since. My VITA, though, is
somewhat Induced to believe she may have had one
oily Enclosed yoh will find five dollars, for which
you will please forward me two boxes. [ suppose
por can forward them by mail. Your compliance
viii oblige me. 7 ours respectfully, :. 80
!, NJ. F.. SLEDGE.
Dr., Hances Epepaic Pills are also sovereign
remedy for every modification of nervous diseases.
The nervous sufferer, whether tormented by the
acute, physical agony of neuralgia, tifdoloreux, or
ordinary he adache. afflicted with. vague terrors-
weakened by periodical fits, .breafened with par4,
lysis, borne down and d.spirtee by that terrible
lasftude witch proceeds from q lack of nervous en-
orgy, or experiencing any other pain of disability
arising from the Unnatural condition of the wonder
full machinery which connects every member, with
sle source cfseusaton, motion. ard thoEght-de-
rlves i'm mediate. benet from She use of those pills.
which at once Gains: ihvigorates end regulates the
shattered nervous organization y ~,
Sent to apx part ofthe country by mail, free Of
pbstsge. :.lfddress Seth S. Hincc, Jos Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md. Price, one box, So; two; SIS
twelve. S24.
April l6, 1859 I'm.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14

DIR. w. II. YOUNG,

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
IL public generally that he has just received
large and we'll selected stock Of fresh
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicalss Paints, Oils,
Dye stuffs, sc. j.
He specially invites TIE, attention d Physicians
and all persons in want Of any article in his line to
give him call, as from his long experience in the
commended for It's duality and genuin sness.
PERFUMERY.
Alarpe variety cf etfumes ofrIca Id new ffa-
GRANGE from the best manufacturers
SOAPS. go.
A large and excellent stock offahcy ) ,sps Of all
kinds.
BRUSHES. :
Backing, White-wash, Clothes, Hair, T,sth and
Shaving Brushes Of ELL kinds and styles. ,
Sponge and Chamoise Skins. Lewis pure White
Lead. Essence Of Coffee, Brown Chocolate 6 IDA.
Maccaroni, Pure Cod Liver Oil; all kinds AMI srrts
Of patent Medicines for sale low large v.rr
ETY. of Coal Ol Lamps very cheap; Coal Gil, al
Oil of all kinds; Extract lockwood; all kinds >;
ground Spices, &C., &C., &c. A.
Dr. Young is agent for Alum Water. Also Cen
staunton, May I, 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
SALES OF LAND.
LANDS IN MARKET.

IN pursuance OLA decree of the Circuit Court Of
i Augusta County, entered at the NoEember
tern, 1853, id cause therein depending between
Samhel.D. Wallace ahd othets, Plaintiffs, and
Flerhphfng Carroll and others. Defendants, we will
proceed, Oh Frfdqy,he 20h dayof Nay neat, on
the tbfcmises, to Ell xtfes following TRACTS OF
LAND belonging to said CsrrofI to'wit:
1st A Tract known as the ''Rrown Hill Tract"
Containing about 1903 Aches, and adjoining the
lands of Robert Craig, ~. Woodward and others.
1t has on il a . WILLING HCUSR, Gut houses,
Spring. &C.. 60 Ia. ~ T.,
2d.A Tra4 containing &c Acres, adjoining what
is known Is tae't'Eech Tract" !"
Sd. The ssMountan Tract containing about $50
ACRES, adioihihg the lands of Sensaburg Barclay
and othGrs; On and crossing the Rcckbridge coun-
ty line.
The lands are well worth tile examination of
persons desiring to purchase. They are suscepti.
BILE of improvement-are finely timbered-conven-
lent to market, and may be made profitable for
grazing purposes
TERMS. Costs of sale and of suit in hand, and
one-tbird in six months and the balance in twelve
and twenty four rfihnths thereafter-in equal in
stalments, the purchaser to give bonds and good
personal security, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security =. !: =
IN. B.-ltAle sale Is not completed on the day
appointed, it viii be continued until the next day
J. B: YATES, {Com'rs.
Arrl O. I959-tds 1-4
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
JOSEPH LEBACH;
AGENT FOR
WELLER f. II ROS.s

INFORMS the citizens of Stauntoh and vicinity
1 that they. hare received very large STOCK Ct
Spring e. Summer Ready made Clothing,
made up at their.aw.l establishment At so Dalti-
], great variety Of 5URNISRING sCoOps, viz.
Shirts, Cravats, Gloves. &c. Also Trunks, ali
ces, and Carpet Bags. Their terms gre Cash and
their mo.ts, s<QaicE sales and small profits -
New Goods are received every week. Citizens are
requested to give them q. cali ct BURWELt'S
they promise to please Beth as to tie quality Of the
Clothing and the price. RETAIL DEAI.Eas will also
lind it to their interest to purchase at this house
e. gEs~ Persons indebted to Us viii please make
payment to our agent, Joseph Lebach, who is au-
fhorzed to attend to our business in Staunton. -
4 continuance Of patronage by CID customers is
spectfully solicited.
Staunfcr MAY !S5a-3m
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
kp.rilI. ao,. 1850.

!. i - Richmond february. lS5S.'
EEssps: Dove C Co. Coming from the Thea
Hall, Il received from scnfe unknown hand blow
across my face; (wth think stick which felled
me to the ground insensible and bleeding profuse
y. On awakening to.conscousness, found my
face badly cut and bruised, eyes and nose tesy
mulch swollen. Il applied to my face your Turf,Oil
which at e.assu aged and relieve the swollen
parts from Which suffered great.pair, particular
go ny s nov ae ss which
usually appears about the eyes after blow, and
giving me more relief than L could have Supposed
any remedy would have given in so short time,
and entirely curing my fa2e in the worst
give you, with my thanks, this certificate of its
efficacy. Yo1r friend,
G. E. KENT.
For sale in staunton by r. II. Taour s Co.,
and H. S. EIcHELeERGER d Bro, Druggists
DOVE L. CO., Sole Proprietors,
Sept. Is, 185S.-ce2wly. Richmond, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14
"
Stauntcr, MAY I, !S5s.-3m
>, ~IsiPRoyED, INSTRUMENT
For Surveying and Calculating Areas"


EIvHIS Instrument is highly recommended by A.
i T. BLEBsoE, Prot. Mathematics, University Of
Virginia, ::
Maj Tnos. II: WILLIAMSON, Prof Engineering, Va.
:. Military Institate.
Rev. CHARLEs PHtLLtps, Prof. Civ. Eng. Universe
(. ty.ofN. G.
Rev. W. T. " ArERs, Prof Math " College C.
Rev HENRY SxIpEa, Prof. Math. II S. College, VA
Rev b. Craven, Pres Trinity College, N 6.
Rev. J. G. WILLS, Prof Math NJ College, Va.
!. Turner, Prof Math Richmond Collage; Va.
sAs CURLY, Prof Nat Phil and Astron, Georgetown
fvw rF. Fssron, Prof Math Columbia Col, c.
II. Il CORNELL. Prof. Engineering, Georgia Militia
nv Institute. s,.. -.
Prof A BAcnE, Supt U S Cost Survey Lieut.
Gen WINFIELD Scott, Col PHIbIr ST. Gro. CockE,
and many other gentlemen of scientific attainments.
W. have lot of these instruments on hand
and for SALE JAMES, NJ. LILLET Patentee.
Stanton, May Z, 1859.-tf
VIRGINIA AT Rules Id in the Clerks Office
' of the Circuit Court Of Augusta County, ON the
End May, 1859.
James H. Todd, -Plaintif,
William Ramsey,, Lewis tR. Boswell, Samuel B.
Wallace Rudolph Turk, A. B. Lighter, j. b.
Rankin and W. w. Henderson ,rDefendan.s
IKE object Of this suit is to snioin and inhibit the
Defendants their agents. attornes and all others
money fer sale of Plaintiffs land in the fllmen-
toned, until the further order of tie Court cen
corning the same. :,
1t appearing .by satisfactory evidence, that the
Defendant Samuel B. Wallace is not an iGhabitant
of this Commonwealth 1t is ordered that the said
Defendant do appear here within one month after
due publication Of this order, and do what is ne
cessary to protect hts interest.
0'p join PARTS, d. c.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-14

HATS! HATS !!--You ean,fiud every variety Of
I'll Gentlemen,s Summer Hats. Very chenp at
PIPER & FUNkHGU SER. -
Staunton, April l6, 1859. T.. WV