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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
The Index on Mr.. Harris.

The following article, taken from the
Richmond Index, in reply to communica-
ton signed Justice" in defence of Mr..
Harris course, breathes the true spirit of
Democracy, and must have its influence on
every Democrat, who holds the interest of
his party dearer than that Of any person or
section. We submit it to every Democrat
in the District:
The Canvass an the Rockingham District
NJ. Harris and the Policy Of Conueaa-
taons.
The Communication Of tJustice," which
we publish in this issue, was miSlaid imme-
diately after we received it. or it should
have appeared some days since.
Our surprise at the position taken by our
friend Harris, is not at all lessened by the
explanation Of "Justice" Mr.. III. has
heretofore declared by his deeds, as well as
by his words, that Conventions are necessa-
~ and proper to reconcile the conflicting
claims Of rival aspirants to office. He has
held that when two or more Democratic can
didates are in the field for an important po-
litical Office, they should settle their differ
ences in Convention Of the party, and that
the one who refuses to do so, forfeits all
claim to their confidence and support. But
what does he now say, through his friend,
'tJustice"? Substantially, that the Con-
vention which nominated Mr.. Skinner, was
an assemblage of the friends Of Conven-
ton, and that if there had been full Con-
vention, he would have acknowledged its
authority. And pray, why was there not
a full Convention in the District? Because
Mr.. John L. Harris and other prominent
aspirants used their utmost exertions to keep
the Democrats from holding any Ccnven-
ton at all Now, it does seem to us that
the aspirant who uses his influence to keep
his party friends from holding ga full Con-
vention, y is just as much a disorganizer as
the one that runs against the nominee of a
full Convention.
The policy of holding a Convention in
the Rockingham District will suggest itself
at once to the Democratic reader, when he
is informed that there were four candidates
announced for the suffrages Of about fifteen
thousand persons, about six thousand Of
whom are Wings and Americans In such
state Of things what assurance could the
four candidates have that an Opposition
competitor would not come in and beat the
strongest of their number?
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

WILLIAM E. DENEALE ACQUITTED. I'm the
Circuit Court Of this city, yesterday, before
the defence had concluded their evidence,
the Attorney for the Commonwealth frankly
stated to the Court, that the evidence a.
gainst VIM. E. Deneale, charged with stea-
ling S1100 from Robert c. Brooks, was
not sufficiently strong to convict him, and
therefore felt bound as sworn officer, to
bring in verdict ofmot guilty. The Judge
acquiescing, the jury rendered a verdict Of
not guilty, and the prisoner was thereupon
discharged, ana returned to the bosom of a
boating mother, whose heart has already
bled freely at the thought Of the perils
which surrounded her only child. For the
sake Of that mother, as well as for his rela-
tives and friends generally, we trust he may
SO conduct himself in future as to perma-
nently heal-the wounds which his past heed
lessness has caused. Richmond Dispatch
of Tuesauy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
Mr.. Goggin's Pocket Appointments.

Our neighbor Of the "Whig" has, du-
ring this canvass, filled much editorial space
with severe structures upon Mr.. Letcher for
making appointments without consulting
Mr.. Goggin. What does the ''Whig"
think Of Mr.. Goggin slipping over to Din
widdie Court House, yesterday, under the
pretense of going to Petersburg, without
informing either Mr.. Letcher or Mr.. Mon
tague, notwithstanding Mr.. Goggin had to
pass and speak to both Mr.. Letcher and
Mr.. Montague, as be left the Exchange Ho-
tel ':for the cars" ostensibly for Peters
burg" as the ''Whig" says, but really for
Dinwiddie Court House?
This piece of dodging hardly becomes a
candidate the "Whig' has been lauding on
SO extensive a scale it was a trick unwor-
thy of candidate for the high position to
which Mr.. Goggin aspires. He not only
saw and spoke to Mr.. Letcher, but in an
swer to Mr.. Letcher's question, when will
you be in Petersburg? replied, he was then
on his way; when really he was filling his
pocket appointment and concealing the fact
from both Mr.. Letcher and Mr.. Montague
But was he successful? Not exactly. Our
friend Paul, of the Petersburg ''Press, :"
telegraphed US where the wild goose, ;"
Goggin had flown, and we put the cred
fox" on the chase, and he was not only
caught, but received the most awful drub-
bing of the season from the hands of Mr..
Montague How much better it would have
been for Mr.. Goggin to have informed Mr..
Montague where he was going-but no, he
has had quite enough Of the s'red fox"
But how stands Mr.. Wiley? Does he
s'face the music?" Mr.. Montague address
ed Mr.. Wiley letter, telling Of the Nor
folk appointment, and requesting his atten-
dance for discussion and arrangement for
their campaign. He received an answer
from Mr.. Wiley that his Courts would pre-
vent his making appointments. But, no
sooner were Messrs. Letcher and Montague
both out of reach, than Mr.. Wiley begins
series Of appointments extending through
the North West. So much for the boasted
reliance of the "Whig's" champions in the
justice Of their cause "-Rieh. Enquirer.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

INTERESTING MEMENros The two swords
left by the late Mr.. Prescott to the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society were formally
presented at a meeting of the Society in Bos-
ton, on Thursday last, by Mr.. H. Gardner,
one of Mr.. Preseott's executors. One Of
these swords was worn by Col. Prescott,
the grandfather Of the Historian, at the
battle of Bunker Hill, and the other by
Capt. Linzee, the grandfather of Mr.. Pres
colt, who, on that day, commanded. the Brit
lsh sloop-of-war Falcon, which was playing
with her guns. upon the little redoubt which
our countrymen had raised
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
: Political Discussion.

1t is understood that discussion be-
tween Hon. A. HI. Ell. Stuart and Thomas
J. Niche, Esq, the Wing and Democratic
Electors, will take place on Monday next,
the first day of the April Court. We be-
speak for them large attendance of the
people.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

A DECIDED H1T-The London Times,
in an article on the Sckles case, thus gets
off the propensity of the Americans to carry
arms. It says Of Sicklcs.
unable to master his emotion, the hus-
band seized upon what weapons were near.
These constituted a complete arsenal OF
armory-we question if many English gen
tlemen could, in a moment of indignation
suddenly stretch out their hands, as Mr..
Sickles did, and find ready two single
barrelled pistols and revolver.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

GAS Works. We are pleased to see that
the enterprising contractors, Messrs. Wa
terhouse & Bowes, are pushing ahead the
Gas Works with great energy. If nothing
should prevent, it is thought they will be
ready to light the town about the list Of
July.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

STATE SENATOR. BY reference 10 our
columns it will be seen that James G.. Pax
ton, Esq, is ammo unced as the Democratic
candidate to represent the counties Of Rock
bridge, Bath and Highland in the Senate.
The proceedings of the Senatorial Conven-
ton which nominated Mr.. P, will appear
in our next
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
WHEELER & WILSON'S
S EWIN G M ACHINE

WHEELER & WILSON'S
S & w N G M A CHINE
rs the best in use, for all the general purposes of
L sewing, for the following reasons:
1t runs easier,
1t runs faster
Than any other.
It is neater in appearance,
1t is more quiet in operation.
Than any other.
1t requires less oil,
1t requires less care,
Than any other.
1t is better designed,
1t is better constructed
Than any other.
It does its work better
1t does its work heater,
Than any other.
1t is adjusted easier,
1t is managed easier.
Than any other.
1t is more simple,
1t is more certain
Tlan any other.
It is more durable,
1t is more economical,
Than any other.
1t is cheaper,
1t is more satisfactory
Than any other good machine.
Twenty nine thousand have been sold.
Each one is warranted in every respect.
Purchasers are fully instructed in their use and
care.
Operators 60 with machines, when Necessary
They are carefully packed for transportation.
Sold only for cash or It's equivalent.
Office 227 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
Z. II. CRAIGE. Agt.
April %, l859-eOt4t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
Election Of Colonel.

Lieut. Col. VIM. D. Anderson, was on
Saturday last, at Spring Hill, elected Colo
mel of the l60th Regiment, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the promotion of Gen
Hartman. Capt. John II. Crawford was
elected Lieut.. Colonel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

E~The negro charged with burning the
barn of Benz. f. Kemper, Esq, near Port
Republic in this county, was tried by the
County Court, on Monday last, and SEN
fenced to be transported beyond the limits
Of the Commonwealth. His value was fixed
at $500 -Rocklnqhana Register.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
MIR. Letcber not at Lonisa G. II.

We have heard on every street, and at
every crossing, that John Letcher was
afraid to meet his foe in the enlightened
and slave-holding East. But until Mr.
Goggin himself gave the sanctity Of his
name and position to support the ridiculous
charge, we were indisposcd to allow it any
serious attention. Yet, since this indiscreet
gentleman has condescended to pander to
the silly Alterations Of the vulgar, or at
least been so obtuse as to misunderstood
them, and relate for fact what even his own
clan only meant for jest, it becomes in
cumbent on the press to administer its
gravest rcbuke, and inquire Of Mr. Goggin
on rhat grounds he bases this most arro-
CANT discovery. It is well known .'to all
whom it may concern" and to all others,
be it known, chat Albemarle is the veriest
Know-N Nothing, culverted, cavernous Dis
trict in the whole Dominion eden Of
the lion,' the "hall Of the Douglass J" and
yet in spite of all this, Mr.. Letchcr, with
unequalled rashness, appeared in the midst,
and standing over the excavations of 1855,
achieved triumph that even Henry A.
Wise would scarcely blush to compare with
his own FIRST great victory. And now, af-
ter all, IN spite Of the earthquake shout
that followed Mr.. Letcher from Char1ottes-
ville-in spite Of the fact that Louisa is the
especial dung hill of Democracy spite
of Mr. Letcher's own word to the contrary
lin spite Of the doctor at Washington, and
in spite ola dispatch to the Richmond Wing,
to boot an honorable gentleman, in the ex-
allied confidence of more than half the peo-
pie of his State, is charged with settled
purpose to perpetrate practical lie We
all know that it is not only very possible,
but quite becoming in Yankey Sullivan, to
delight his admirers with the story that
Tom Hyer or Billy Poole have teigned sick
to avoid the perilous ring, and shun his
deadly blows. This, we say, is all very
natural and right; but we would suggest
to Mr.. Goggin, that his own position and
that Of his opponent is almost too elevated
to justify the taste of his Louisa c. House
"hints," and trust that, in future, he will
allow our next Governor to be sick in peace.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

Rumor gives the following
Berkeley-Baldwin 60; Robinson 4
Parker 1856.
Fluvanna-Robinson's majority 250
Goochland -Robinson's majority 200.
Amherst has gone for Baldwin.
Hardy, Highland, Pendleton and Bath
have gone for Baldwin.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PHILIP RAHM,
EAGLE MACHINE WORKS.
Cary, between l. th s 18th SITS.
pIrIINFONn VA


RICHMOND, VA,
MANUFACTURER of Portable and Stationary
Itl STEAM ENGINES, of any required power,
Sugar Mills, Circular Saw Mills, Irons for Vertical
Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Draining Machines, Single
Lathe and Planning Machines, Tobacco Factory
Fixtures of every description. and all kinds OF Cas-
tings in Iron and Brass.
The subscriber awarded, by the Virginia
Mechanics Institute, the First Glass Diploma,
the 18th of November, 1854, for Steam engine
and Circular Saw Mill, and by the Virginia State
Agricultural Society premium for Saw Mill in 1855
and for the best Steam Engine applicable to agri-
cultural purposes, the premium Of nifty dollars In
1867; also, BY the w. S. Agricultural Society held
in Richmond, Va, October, 1883, the Grand Cold
Medal of Honor, for the best Portable Steam In
CINE for Farm use.
He refers by permission, to Governor Henry A.
Wise, Messrs- Warwick Barksdale, Dunlop, Mon
cure go, Hasall. Crenshaw & Co., and McGru-
and Gen. Banks, PHILIP RAHM,
Richmond, April %, ls5s-ly.
PARNAssUs, Augusta co., Dec. 10, 1888.
/ hereby certify that purchased l2-horse pow
er Portable Steam Engine and Saw Mill of Mr..
Philip Rahm, of Richmond, Va, in the fall Of 1857
and had it brought on and put it up myself, and
have been running il with hands who had .xpo-
rience in the business be fore, with entire success
and up to this time have not lost single day by
any thing getting out of orders and can honestly
saw that it has surpassed my expectations and Mr..
Kahm's representations in every respect.
have cut with it 1900 feet ~ plank, surface
measure, or. S, $50, feet board measure, per day,
in the winter season when the days were shortest,
with hands only without any particular effort it
being my ordinary way Of saving. and, to push,
have cut foot per second while the saw was run
ming through the log.
Dec Il, 1853. DAN'L y. MOHLEK.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

PARDoNED. -Gov. Wise has pardoned A.
j. Shackleford. who was sentenced at the
Circuit Court of Albemarle county last fall,
to eighteen months confnementin the Pen
itentiary for assault with intent to kill
Joseph Herndon, citizen Of Charlottesville.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

ACCIDENT Mr.. John Lewis, of Rock
ingham, was severely hurt on Thursday last,
while on his way to Staunton to bring a
subject to the Lu1atic Asylum. His horses
started to run and in his attempt to catch
them, i1e being on the ground, he was kick
ed down, dragged a considerable distance
and severely bruised. He arrived in Staun-
ton late in the evening in much pain. We
ore, however, pleased to hear that he is do
ing we'll.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

PIN SWALLOWED BY LADY.-A few
evenings ago, ayoung lady in this city swal-
lowed pin, which rested in her throat, and
caused SO much annoyance and pain that she
could not sleep during the whole of that
night. The next morning she was taken
with fit of sneezing, when, strange to say,
the pin was dislodged, and during the par
oxysm passed through her nose thus reliey-
ing her entirely Of the troublesome intru-
der.-Nortozh Day Book.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

Mr.. EvERErr's GRAFTON. re aders
will bear in mind, that the Hon. Edward
will, deliver his Washington Grafton in
this place, on Monday night next, the 25th.
Tickets may be had at the Stores of Messrs.
r. Cowan and Geo. E. Price, at 81 each.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

Messrs. Green 6 Allen, master carpen-
ters in Richmond, have been awarded the
contract for rebuilding William and Mary
College, destroyed by fire.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

EW Lieut. J. P. Thomas. of Charleston,
has been presented by the Cadets Of the Ar
senal with handsome sword, on the occa-
sion of his removal from the SUPPLEMENTARY
of the Arsenal to the Citadel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
@- Mr.. Barbee, the eminent American

@ Mr.. Barbee, the eminent American
sculptor, is now engaged upon beautiful
piece Of statuary to be called "Welcome. y
He has selected the hand and arm of one of
Norfolk's fair and gifted daughters, as the
model for this piece of statuary. The plas-
ter cast Of this hand and arm was taken du-
ring a recent visit Of that young lady to
Washington city.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

MORTALITY AMONG CATTLE. Henry Mil
Ter, Of Berks county, Pa, lost, within the
last week or two, eleven head Of horned
cattle, by malignant disease, very unusual
in that part Of the country, but prevalent
in the West. It commences with fever.
which lasts from FIVE to nine hours, and
then is followed by chill, which continues
from four to six hours. After this, quick
modification ensues, and the cattle die.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
A CARD.

WE are now receiving from the City OF New
W. York large and elegant Stock Of staple and
fancy DRY GOODS to which we ask the early
ettcntion Of our friends
We have taken great care to procure the newest
and most fashionable designs of the season. Hav-
ing visited the largest and most fashion able whole
sale and retail houses to be found in Philadelphia
and New York we feel assured that none are better
posted or prepared to do business upon just and
equitable tel ms than ourselves.
business we feel convinced that the price, CasA
strictly months system is the only just and squit
able mode of conducting the mercantile business At
the present day.
We therefore ask particular attention to the terms
upon which we propose do business for the future
feeling convinced that it is a change in which tho
bufyer and the seller are alike concerned.
lst. All goods marked in plain figures and but
price.
End A discount allowed for cash on al bills Of
SIS and upwards.
3rd. credit of six months only to responsible
customers.
4th. All bills due to- be settled July and January.
By selling the best goods at very small advance
upon their first cost mean to make it to the ia
tel est of all good judges ogcods to buy Of US upon
our terms.
| We are well aware IN order to adhere to the ono
price, short credit system, we will be Obliged to
mark goods at a smaller profit than can rU3siby
be afforded When long and ..uncer tain credits arc
! given. Under this system the responsible paying
customer is not required to pay for tho risk taken
for sEe irresponsible and not paying.
| No goods to be returned afier two dayy unless
| damaged or not such as represented.
| We hope by strict attention and q desire to do
business upon fair and honorable terms to receive
u continuation OF that liberal patronage heretofore
extended to US and for which wc hereby return our
sincere thanks.
DAVIS A. KAY5ER i co.
| Staunton, April %, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

DEATH OF AN EX-SENATOR. -Hon. Geo.
NJ. Bib died at his residence in Georgetown
on Thursday. He was long time United
States Senator from the State of Kentucky
and chancellor of that State subsequently
filed the office Of Secretary Of the Treasury
in the administration Of President Tyler
He died Of pneumonia. He was 50 years
of age.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

A negro woman, slave of VIM. James,
of Smyth county, Va, gave birth to three
children recently. She has had six children
in thirty months.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

The Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton which met in Richmond on Saturday,
nominated the Hon. j: S. Caskic for re-
election.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

ET The Boston journal publishes the
names Of 107 persons, copartnerships and
corporations Of that city, which are taxed
upon quarter of million dollars and
upwards, and whose aggregate wealth is
81, 683, 800.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

A PPOINTMENTs for Trailing the Of
IA ficers of Regiments composing tire l5,k
Brigade Of Va. Militia, 32nd 93rd and 10th RaXi-
mems at Staunton, Augusta, will commence on
Monday. April 25th,
Sth and l44th Regiments at Lexington, Rock
bridge, will commence on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Regiment at Cosington. Allegheny, win co1n-
nience Wednesday, May 18th.
s1st Regiment at Bath Court House will com-
mehce " etnesday, May 18th.
Tie general biugtc~s viii take place as follows.
32nts Regimen on Thursday April 18th
93rd :" Friday 29th
l6Uth' Saturday 30th
At the muster grounds to be designated respect
lively by the commandments of Regiments in tire
County of Augusta. 9Th Regiment ON Friday,
May the 6th the l44th Regiment on SaturdJ, May
the 7th at the Muster grounds to BE- dssgna ted re-
spectively by the commandments of Regiments in the
County of Rockbridge.
Regiment on Saturday May the oath at tic
Muster grounds as Covingson, Alleg hsny Co.
slst Regiment on Ssturday May 2lst at the Nus
ter grounds at Bath Court House.
BY command of
GEN. WIN. Fl. HARTMAN,
JOHN L. PEYTON, Aid de Camp.
Apl %, 80 18th brigade of Va. Militia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23

RAT CATCHING is man in Phil
adelphia who owns two good brick houses
and feed store, and has $4,000 in stock
all Of which he has accumulated solely by
the business Of catching rats, which he sells
to proprietors of 'rat pits"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
AGENTS.

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dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
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columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-04-23
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