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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
S. H. HILL

HAS after one months absence, returned from
sTor rS 5Hs n1 n m,l as anu Before
exhibited In This County, and offers the same on
snch terms, regarding price and quality. as will
compare fa1orably with any Northern Retail House
The time he spent in selecting his Goods to advan-
tage, will tell for ITSELF to all who will honor him
with call. He has no partner to divide his pr offs,
and having bought the greater part of his stock at
two Of the most extensive AUCTION HOUSES in
the United States, MYERS Clagfscrn 4 Co., end
Furness C Brinley, Of Philadelphia, from 20 70 IS
per cent lower than they can be bought at any
Who'll esale House, will enable him to sell 81; aston
fishing low prices. Call and see for yourselves at
the CHEAP CASH STORE, opposite the Virgin
ia Hotel
Ms-Al articles war; anted sound sale.
Stanton, Nov. H. l859.--Spec copy all.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
Correspondence.
SrAUNToN, Nov. It'll, 1859.

0A3ONAON, ANOS. . Ia, low
To THE Hon. Lucas p. THOMPSON:
Dear Siir-The undersigned, members Of
the Stanton Bar, have heard with much
pleasure, Of the invitation extended to you
by The Bar Of other couuties in the District
to become candidate for reelection to the
office which you now hold, and of your ex-
preston Of a willingness to comply with
their request.
It had been tie wish Of the undersigned
to take the lead in this movement, which
we believe to be in accordapce with the
general sentiment of the Circuit, in which
you have 50 long and ably presided over the
administration of justice, and nothing but
their separation, in attendance upon other
Courts, prevented them from doing So
But having been. anticipated in their pur-
pose by the members Of the profession in
other Counties. it only remains for the Bar
Of your own County, to express their COR
dial concurrence in the action Of their breth-
ren, and their pleasure that your answer
has been in conformity with their wishes.
They cannot close this communication with
out bearing their emphatic testimony to the
ability, learning. industry, fidelity and i'm
swerving integrity and frmness, with which
you have discharged every duty incumbent
on you, during your long and arduous ju-
dicial career.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

re- Our contemporary OF the "Iaulson
(Indiana) Courier" takes us to task for ho-
ming s.if Gerritt Smith and Fred. Douglas
can be convicted 10 legal point Of view of
being accessories before the fact to the Har-
ner's Ferry murder and treason, that Gov.
Wise will demand them Of their respective
States" The editor thinks that his "Vir-
ginia friend is too good lawyer to believe
in constructive treason or constructive
crime" and premises that "Gov. Wise
will not be caught doing SO foolish thing
as to demand Smith and Douglas"
We would inform our contemporary that
the article he refers to did not emanate
from lawyer, aud we will be pardoned for
remarking that his own editorial bears pat
ent upon its face the fact that its author had
never very successfully prosecuted that no.
BILE branch of study, except SO far, may be,
as it displays an ingenious attempt to turn
the minds Of it's readers from the real ques-
ton to one which has no connection with the
point at issue. We have never argued that
Gerritt Smith, Fred Douglas, or any one
else could be convicted of constructive
treason or constructive crime" and we
confess that, 50 far as we know, .'there is
no such thing in the books" bat that .
man living in New York or Indiana can be
convicted and hang as an accessory before
the fact to<<murder or treason committed in
Virginia, although he may never have been
IN that State, we have maintained, and still
maintain, and we never expected to hear it
doubted by any one. Suppose" says she
Courier, ssthe editor of the indicator had
Douglas and Gerritt Smith in Staunton,
indicted as accessories before the fact,
would not an alibi-old Wellel's famous
instrument bring both off safe r If the
editor of the indicator had those two men
in Stanton, under the circumstances (and
the law in his hands, he would first have
them tried, and if convicted Of the specific
crime charged, he would have Smith hung,
and to Douglas he would have administered
three times thirty-nine at the whipping post
(the appropriate punishment for villainous
free negroes) and then sell him South
Fred is worth at least $500, and is too
good hand to be hung. But if the evil
dence was insufficient to convict, he would
administer the same punishment on general
principles.
But if the State Of Virginia or the Fed
eral Government were to get possession Of
those two gentlemen-and we think it is
very probable that one or the other of the
two governments will, on the charge Of be-
ing accessories before the fact-and they
were to be convicted by the evidence, they
would most assuredly suffer the extreme
penalty Of the law and an 'Sali6i." nnder
the circumstances, would be- about as abb
surd as the one Mr.. Weller wished served
in the memorable case Of 'Bardell vs. Pick
wick" Tue Courier speaks Of Harper's
Ferry being taken and held for two days by
twenty men. We know it will be a relief
to its editor-a Virginian mourning over
the disgrace Of his native State-to be in
formed that nine-tenths Of the population of
that town are Northern Yankees.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
- eenf@.

q, M pETINGIEI s. &C., No: 10 State
street, Boston. and No. 1lo Nassau Street, New
York, are authorized agents for the ssyISpIcAron
and will contract for Advertisements at our lowe:
rates.
JOHN NJ. REXRODE, of HIGHLAND, is crr
anthorized agent for that county, to receive SUBJ
sorptions the vindicaor, and collect claims due
bis office.
TO ADvERTESERS.-- The Vindicator his a
arge and increasing circulation in this and the ad-
vining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vsrtiscrs. Circulating among business men, It az
ords rreatinducements to those who will use its
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

ASTHMA. -This most disheartening COM
plant has been cured in many instances by
the use of Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Surely anything that will afford relief from
this painful disease will be hailed as a real
blessing.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
The Valley Railroad.

We call special attention to the proceed
ings of a meeting recently held in Salem,
published on our first page,) which had
for its object the consideration of the pro-
posed railway connection between Harrison
burg and that point. The intersection Of
the Manassa Gap and Va. and Tenn r.
r. is matter Of SO much interest to the
people of the Valley and adjacent country,
that we cannot possibly be too earnest or
jealous in urging it upon the attention Of
the various counties Immediately concerned.
Roanoke las made the initiative step, and
from her sister counties along the Valley
she expects an carly and enthusiastic res
ponse. VIII not the people Of Augusta,
and will not the papers of the Valley agi-
tate and discuss this question, SO vital to
our interest? J. B. ). Logan, Esq,
Of Salem, passed through our town recent
" en- route to Harrisonburg, having for his
object the agitation Of this Railroad ques-
ton. Heis Chairman Of the Roanoke Com
mittee and deeply interested in the whole
scheme, and proposes that the people Of Au
gusta hold meeting with special reference
to this subject on the 4th Monday Of the
present month, at which time he may prob.
ably make a speech, bearing upon the con-
nection Of Harrisonburg and Salem by a
Valley Railroad. It is to be hoped that
this matter will receive that attention on the
day of our County Court which its impor-
lance imneratiyely demands
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

EY- j. Crockett Harrison has sold 7 1000
acres Of land lying in Tazewell county, Va,
to Mr. Sheppardson. Of New York city, for
the sum Of $4,000
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
BY rHs AUTHOR Or THE

LETTERS OF MOZIS ADDUMS.
We may congratulate readers upon the treat
in store for them. This brilliant story sboands in
exquisite wit,.pnngent satire, and the most ire
sistible humor. 1t will be continued IN weekly
parts for some FIVE or six weeks. Those who de-
she to read this FIRE story, which has beef Copy
righted for the 'sDispatch,'' should subscribe at
once to thu WEEKLY. Subscription per snnum only
One Dollar, In advance. Single copies three
cents.
Address 'sProprietors WEEKLY r,srArcH," Rich
mond.
November II, 1s59.-lt
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
s. II. HiEb's Clothing Room.

TINE subscriber thankful for past favors Sc i5er
4 ally extended to him by his friends and Gus
toners, informs them of his return from the North
ern Cities with splendid steek Of READY MADE
CLOTHING, Gentlemeh's Furnishing Goods got
ten up expressly for this market. Also large stock
of BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS. for Men
and Youths; Hats, Caps, Gentlemens Shawls,
Fancy and Plain Blankets, and sold as usual at q
small advance for Cash. S. II HIhB,
One door above Brandeburg's Corner, oppo-
Eov. III, 1859. poste Va. Hotel
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

augusta County Court Clerks Office. To wit:
ESTRAY.-Takena up by George My-rly, on
~ his land in said Comfy near Sta anton, of the
following description to wit A STEER Of white
color. has split in each ear; supposed to be three
years old, ana appraised at $21.
An ExtraCt--Teste,
WIN. A. BURNETT. D. C,
NoTemher IT, lS59-3t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
For the indicator.

1Messrs. Editors II take this method to
return my sincere thanks, to the several fire
Companies of this place and the citizens gen
orally, for their efforts to protect my little
property from the fire which so seriously
threatened it. | am poor in purse, but let
me assure my friends that am.rich in graf
itude. Respectfully,
JOHN M. HARDY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
SrEvENs's ANTECEDENTs. Stevens. the

srEvENs's ANTEcEDENTs. Stevens, the
accomplish Of Brown in Harper's Ferry TO-
ray, says the Virginia Sentinel, is: like his
leader, not without his anteccdents. The
records Of the War Department, show that
he was in the regular army in Mexico; that
while there, he and several others mutinied
against their captain, for which he was SEN
fenced to be shot, but was pardoned by
President Polk; that he was afterwards sent
in the regular army to Kansas at the time
of the troubles there, where he deserted the
service and joined the marauding party Of
John Brown. Like his leader he was Sc
verely wounded at Harper's Ferry, but like
him, survives to end his life on the gallows.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
Judge Lucas P. Thompson.

BY reference to another column, our rea-
ders will find the call, Of the members of the
Stanton Bar on Judge Thompson, and his
response to the same.
We cannot allow this opportunity to pass
without expressing our profound esteem,
and respect, for Judge Thompson, as man
and private citizen, and our cordial con-
currence with the bar Of his own county, in
their expressions of confidence in his ability,
and integrity as judge. Lucas P. Thomp-
son, is Judge among ten thousand, man
Of fine mind, we'll stored with the collected
legal lore Of ages; Of high and stern integri-
ty, and one who in following the strict line
Of his daty has always been ready to breast
the turbid tide Of popular prejudice, fearless
Of consequences, and with single eye to
justice alone.
If such mon as Judge Thompson, could
always be elected and retained on the judi
eial bench, the objections which many en-
terrain, and we think JUSTLY to our
present system Of appointing the judiciary,
would no longer exist.
EW On the person OF one Of the insur-
gents, who was killed at Harper's Ferry,
were found letters from his Sister and Moihe",
all indieitiye Oft greatest distress; his Sis
ter writes that the whole family was out Of
provisions, and almost IN starving condition
and adds that onc of the girls had gotten a
gerry good situation, which paid her sevc,ay
fre cents areck. and his Mother says that
she was very sick, and could recover if she
had medicine suitable to her disease, but,
she had not the money with which. to buy
it. Was ever such sickening Philanthropy,
such perversion of the moral faculties as
this? Here was this strong able bodied
man; while his aged Mother and helpless
Sisters, were actually suffering for want of
the aid which they had natural right to
expect, and .denaaad frem him;s off on ma
rauding expedition, against the lawscf Vir-
GINA, for the purpose Of freeing frem imag-
mary wrong and suffering, class Of men
and women, perhaps the happiest and most
contentad in the world But such is North
crn Philanthropy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

IOAL SCUTTLES, Cinder Shovels, Shovels and
~ Tongs, Fire Dogs, Tenders, SHOVEL and Tong
Stands, Blower Holders, Pokers and Fire Carriers.
In store and for sale cheap by
CLARKSON & ANDERSON,
No LOG Main street, Richm ond
November II !, 1852,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TIE RICHMOND
weclx1y Di9Patchs
[ BRILLIINT ORIGINAL STORY

TIPON MAKING RECENT IMP2OVEMES
- in the WEEKLY DISPATCH, which have
largely added to its popularity and extensive cir
culaton, it was intimated that from time to time
original stories from some of our most accompls :
ed writers should appear in its columns. The first
of these story from til br'Eiant pen eff the
thor Of the .sMOzIS ADDUMS LETTERS" prom
ised for some time, is completed, and its pub-
PATCH of NOVEMBER 25Ta. This story, located
in this city aud of tie interior countless is
titled
.Nedlock is a Ticklish Things"
a sBig Story about the Happicst Couple in
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

4 LARGE SUPPLY OF TOOTH, HAIR AND
IN CLOTH BRUSHES for sale by
Staunton, Nov II. P. H TROUT & co,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

O00 PAIR of Youths Cashmere Leggins, a,
IOO so cents, at s. II. HiIB'S.
November Ill 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

A LOT OF FINE HAVANA CIGARS AND
N CHEWING TOBACCO just received and for
sale by =. Il. TROUT & co.
Stanton, Nov. u.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

/ AIDES Morocco Bags, from 81 to So so, at
~ s. II. HILB'S.
November IL, 1882
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

IMOKING TOBACCO-Of No. l Quality, in
~ Barrels and 10 lbs Bales, for sale BY
per G. T. Cochran.
Cto,n+on Nov II 1oSa
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

LNANCY and Plain Baskets, of all Sizes at
- s. II. HILB'S Dry Goods Store.
November II, 1869.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11
T.OSTi SIT :

LOST!LOSI!t
LNITHER between Baylor's Will and Staunton,
r. or at the Fire on Thursday, large Sum OF
Money, in notes Which the owner describe. A
liberal reward will De given to any one who will
deliver it at the Vindicator flee.
Nov. ii. lS59-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-11

DAMASCUS BLADE.-Just received a
- supply Of the Damascus Blade Tobacco, a nice
bright and mild article. Il. j. GLENDY.
per y. T. Cochran.
Staunton, Nov. Ii, 1859.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-28

manure they have ever used-the former for 3
years last past.
JUDGE f. a. NISBIT Macon, Georgia, used
one ton on 2 acres, and increased his Cotton crup
200 lbs per acre.
P. WORRIES, New Eutrctch, Long Island
large market gardener, compared Phosphate at
sis per acre with horse manure at cost of $50
60 per acrc-the phosphated acres produced the
largest and best crop-wholc experiment 10 acres.
S. WETHERILL, Bethlehem Pa, applied 1900
lbs. on IL acres-had no manure for many years
raised rye a feet long-well headcd and good
full grain.
JOHN S. IVES, Salem, Mass. reports that l3
farmers in his ncighhOrhood have used Mapcs'
Phosphate, and pronounce it to be the best manu.
factured fertilizer in the market.
SOL0N II0BISON, Agricultural Editor of the
Tribune, after opposing all manures, except Peru
rian Guano, for years, tried Mapcs' Phosphate
this year on land which. with barn-yard manure
failed in corn in 1853, still with Phosphate it gave
good crop of corn this year.
ID. D. WILLIAMS, Chester, w. used it on corn
and succeeded without its use his crop failed.
L. BERCKMANS, President of the Georgia
horticultural Society," used the Phosphate Mt Plain
field, N. j., on pear trees, and has now ordered
for his Georgia Nursery and Farm.
W. S. LINCOLN, Worcester, Mass. we'll known
as most successful Agriculturst, says ;-"I can
say of Mapes' Superphosphate of Lime. having
used it for several years past on grass lands for
corn and root crops and fruit treets, tLat with me
it has proved highly valuable, giving me increased
amount of grain and greater luxuriance of grass,
and particularly fine fruit, than any other manure
have used"
Above you have few from the many letters
recently received, and enclosed you have PAM
phet of other letters of an older date
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES J. MAPES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-28
The Charleston Convention.

The Editor of the Newberry Sun speaks thus Of
the oficiousness of certain members of the Legis-
laturo in relation to the Charleston Convention:
This matter seems to bother our representatives.
to q great extent We can't imagine r-.at .ney,
have to do with it. They have no more right to.
agitate this question than the Regents of the Lu-
natic Asylum. What matters about corruption?
We are aware that there is great deal Of corrup-
tion in these Conventions. But where will we 90
to find no corruption? We wonder if there is not
q great deal in Legislative Assemblies. In Con-
gress? Among politicians? Where can we go to
avoid it !? In the Legislature is there no log roll
ling, wire pulling, caucusing, de-. Yet We Gnd
the best men using every endeavor to get right
into the midst Of this corruption. The other
Southern States are going into this Convention.
They always have-it has become part of our
government. Now if the people wish to send
delegates, it will be done-they have right to do
it. Let those 60 to the Convention who want to,
and those stay at home who want to. 1t is none
of the business Of the Legislature. Let them at
tend to their own business, not other peoples. We
are no Convention man, but it strikes US that all
the denunciations in the Legislature about this
matter, will only increase the nerve of the adTo-
Gates for representation, and do no good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-28
The Hon. B. Il. Perry.

This distinguished Caronian, we regret to OBJ
serve frou the following extract from letter to the
Grcenville Patriot q Nountoineer, has determined
to withdraw from politics in future. Such men ns
Mnj. PERRY. South Carolina ut this particular
timc can not well spare from her Legislative halls.
May uninterrupted tranquility and happiness be
his for the remainder of his days. The need
DWELL done, thou good and faithful servant, "
could with much propriety be applied to this wOr
thy gentleman.
"Iessrs. Editors The session Of our Lcgisla-
ture is about closing, and for the last time will
write you few lines for it is my frm and settled
purpose never again to occupy seat in either
branch Of the Legislature. l am done with poll
ties, and shall devote the remainder Of my life to
my profession. Thirty years active experience in
public affairs and political excitement has taught
me its folly and bitterness. No one has ever had
Il m"re cuutiding and devoted constituency than
myself, and / now take leave Of them with the
kinlest and most grateful feelings"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-28
Those Stars.

The South CnroliHian of Friday says: " The
proprietor of the Iorkvillc Is. c. enquirer de-
sircs US to explain that those mysterious stars
posted at street corners, on lamp-posts, and scat
tered in diminished magnitude through the columns
Of the South Caroiinin", yesterday, bear none of
the many startling Specifications which excited
imaginations had surmised. They were intended
to herald the announcement that that interesting
literary puper will begin, the lst of January, u
story, entitled "Star," from the pen of the popu-
lar authoress, Mrs. NJ. A. Denistoun 1t is conf.
IDENTIFY expected to add new lustre TO its columns,
and lcscivodly to double its interest and >ubscrp
tion list. 10 get the entire story, forward sub
scriptions at cnce."
GS,-D. r. DuRIsor, at this Office will act as
Agent for the Enquirer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-12-28
The Medical Students.

Two hundred Southern Students have left JEFF
fcr.on Medical College, in philadelphia, and one
hundred have left the Pennsylvania University,
and most of them will complete their course at
Southern Colleges.
The Augusta Di.pntch in relation to this move
Of the Southern Medical Students at Northern
Colleges, says "If the present sectional excite
mcnt results in no other benefit to the South, this
alone is movement Of the highest import. Those
who are to minister to diseases incident to the
South should be educated in Southern Colleges,
und if our students will confer their patronage on
our home institutions they will be equal in pros
perity and proficiency to any at the North.'