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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13

~O. B. Matteson, who resigned
10 save himself from the disgrace OF
expulsion from the Lower House of
Congress, has just taken his seat
again in that body, having been re.
elected by his Republican eonstitu-
ents. It would seem that they do not
consider bribery and corruption much
Of q crime in a Republican.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13

6rorp RoDnED.-Tho dry. goods
store Of W. b. Craig & Co., at Sid
ncy, Omo, was broken into on Mon
day night last, and robbed olsomc
81, 500 worth ofsNks and other goods,
No arrests made. \
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
THURSDAY, JAN. 1a, 1850.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS
to subscribe for the I'Arthur Democrat!
a Mre0.2ollar Magazine an2 tie
Democrat for $50, SOL

Those who desire a first class Noatlly Mara-
zine and the DEmocnAr for the resent year, can
ho accommodated by paying rs three dollars and
fifty cents in advance. We can furnish either
tho ATLANTIC MoSTdLY or GoDEY's LAuY's
BOOK, both Of whish are three -dollarmorazinos.
Thus, by Clubbing with the DrMocGAT, You will
&c the Magazine fer ore-thrd less than tho reg
ulGr price,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13

UFricnd West, Adams Express
Messenger on the NJ. & G. Railroad,
continues to furnish us with late pa.
pcrs. They arc promptly delivered
to US by Mr.. Lantz, the backman.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
Ger Tic Esesi Dotector.

Peterson's Counterfeit Detector and
Bank Note List for January has been
received by us, and is corrected by
Drexel & Co., the we'll known Bank
erS and brokers, and it is the best and
most reliable Detector of Counterfeit
or Altered Notes published in this
country. The number issued this
day fully describes Fifty two New
Countereits, and contains a fac-simile
of a Bogus Bank Note thatis being
altered to suit various banks all over
the country, and which is being put
into extensive circulation. 1t also
contains several other pages Of very
valuable information Of everything
appertaining to Bank Notes. 1t has
been considerably enlarged this month
having now torty-eight pages in, and
contains also fac.similes Of several
hundred Gold and Silver coins, be.
sides. We have no hesitation in pro.
nouncing it the most complete, relia-
bic and best publication OF the kind
in the United States, as it is not used
to subserve the interest Of any bank
ing house, as most ofthe so-called De.
tectors are. 1t should bo in tho
hands of every storekeeper in the
whole country, and we would advise
all persons whohandlo money to send
two dollars in a letter, fora years
subscription, to the publishers and
thus subscribe for the semfmonthly
issue oft at once; or one DOLLAR for
the monthly Issue. 1t is published by
-T.,B. Peterson & Brothers, No53D8
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, to whom
all letters shoald be addressed. A
Copy of 'fPetersons' Complete Coin
Book" the most perfect and com.
plete one in the world will be given
gratis to all subscribers for 1859.
There is no necessity for any one tc
GO N A K L D z All
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
SETTLEMENT BY GUARDIAN.

NOTICE Is hereby given that Shadrack r,
y Timmons, Guardian Of George Iimmon,
ha, filed iu the Probate Court Of Niuton county
Ohio. his accounts and vouchers for inspection
and final settlement, and that the same will bI
PASSED upon by said Court on the 10Th day Of
January. \. d. 1852 b. +. HEWITT,
Dec 23.-8w Probrte Judge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
Levi collins, Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that John Collins ant
~ John Alder, Executors Of the will of Levi
Collins, decd, have filedin the Probate Court o.
Vinton County, Ohio. their accounts aud voucb
ere for inspection and final settlement, and that
the same will be passed upon by said Court on
the 18th day Of February, A. D. 1859.
B.'P HEWITT, Prob. Judge
Jan. l3--3y -
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
J. soAnol BOOKS.

NY'GUFFEY'S Eclectic Series, Rays Arithmc-
Iil tie, Pinneo's Giammar Comstock's Philos-
ophy, Rays Algebra, LIST Part, for sale at great
" reduced prices. Also. II general assortment
Of Paper, Pens, Inbsands, States, Pen Holders,
&C. al of the best quality, at prices to suit the
tines, for CASH only. MeBETE q GIBSON.
Sept. e4.-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13

Having sold my Drug store to Messrs sry &
Leaby. take pleasure in saying to my friends
and customers, that they will fnd- Aessrs. s. q;
l.. ftirdeSiers and gentlemen of Integrity yAut
Mr.. Leahy one of tho best practical dr0ggish
in Ohiu Give them a call. L. A. BRAT10N.
Jan 6, 1859 Il fe
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
TIE GLE HACK LINE 2!

ATOTTCE Is hereby given that all persons who
IN desire to be at the Macarthur Station with
the mail line, must patronage the old Hack Line
Of the undersigned win take passengers go
ing west to the station and return for those go
ing east giving. two hours more time for IT,,
transaction Of business in Macarthur.
noslltf JAMES LANTZ, PRoPyuEroA.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13

EX-SENATOR Murlock will accept
our thanks for various Reports and
Legislative documents.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
MARY. BERTRAND'S ESTATE

MOTT CE is hereby given that H. $. Bundy,
~ Administrator Of the estate Of Mary Bert
rand deceased, has fled in she Probate Court Of
Ninton County hishccounts and vouchers for in .
s1ccticn and partial settlement aud that the
same viii he passed upon by sari Court on the
2s tn dayof January a. D.,iSi9. ....
B. P. IIEWITT,
Jan. 6-3v Probate Judge.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
GUAssDIAN's sETTLEMEN y,

NOTICE i, hereby given that William Brown,
~ Guardian Of Jesse Conner, has 'diled in The
Probate Court Of Vinton County, Ohio, his &C.
counts and vouchers fer inspection and iinal set
tlement, and that the same win be passed upon
by said Court on the ED day of January, A. d.
1859,
B. T. HEWITT, Prob. Judge,
Dec. 81, 1858,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
SuERIFFrS SALE.

Big sand Iron Company
and
John Fec, Jr.
DY virtue Of q Ueadi. e1poRds to mo directed
ID from the Court of Common Pleas of Vinton
Ohio will offer for sale ut the door ftle
Court House in Macarthur, in said county,
On the LIST day Of February, 1859,
between The hours of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and 4 o.
clock z. NJ. Of said day, the following described
real estate to wit:
All tho lands North Of the Marietta and Gin
cinnati Railroad East Of the Big Sand Rum be.
longing to John Fee, ~, IN Fraction 10, Town.
ship Ii, Range lG, in Yiuton County Ohio, con-
tanning ton acres, more or loss Taken as III,
property of John Fec. Jr., to satisfy judgment
rendered before n, Simontcn in favor Of S. T
Weed. Appraised ut twenty-five dollars Per
acrc, and must sell for two-' birds of that sum.
Terms Of Sale, cash ia hand.
WM GOLD.
Dec. So, ,1S5S-5w-4d5O Sheriff V Co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
Governors of the States and Territories
for 1859.

STATES. GOVERNORS. Po1iT1cs.
Aiabamu Andrew b, Moore 80. Democrat.
Arkansas Elias N. Conway .... Democrat
California;. John B. Wellor.".. Dem ocrat.
Connect.ut.' W. A. Buckingham. Republican.
Delaware VIM. Burton ....... Democrat.
FIoridr......,M $. Perry y.."...... Democrat.
Georgia".,... Joseph L. Brown, .... Democrat
lllinois.... William II. Bissell Republican.
lndiana.....,. A. p. Wilard.... 80" Democrat.
lowa..........R.P p. Lowe. ......... Republican.
Kentucky Charles S, Morehoad. American.
Louisiana....R. Z. WiCklllo...... Democrat.
Maine'... LotM. Morriu..... Republican.
Maryland 80" Thomas II. Hicks 80. American.
Massachusetts,. Nathaniel p. Banks Republican
Michigan. Moses Wisner.. .... Republican.
Mssouri.... Il, NJ. Stewart. ..... Democrat.
Mississippi. -. William McWillle... =. Democrat.
Minnesota Henry n. Sibley..... Democrat
New Hampshire, VIM. Halle. Republican.
New Jersey. VIM. a. Nowall -. Republican.
New York;. Edwin D. Morgan... Republican.
North Carolina, John W. Ellis ...... Democrat.
Ohio, -. 800. Salmon 2. Chase. Republican.
Pennsylvania. VIM. +. Packcr.... Democrat.
Rhode Island. Elisha DYER. Republican.
Sonth Carolina. VIM. II. Gist.. Democrat.
Tennessee. lsham @. IIarris.... Democrat.
Texas. ,,... ..IIardin Il. Runnells. Democrat.
Vermont. Hiland ITall....... Republican.
Virginia. Henry A. Wso" democrat.
"laV"HS'h''' 'AioA' W ''uhu@li''' Az pUo'IcaI'
TRRRIToRTEs.
Oregon ........ William /. Currie. ..., Democrat.
New Mexico. Abraham Rencher..., do.
Utah..... Alfred Cunmipg".,. do.
Washington. Fayette McNlullon"., do.
Nebraska. W. A. Richardson's, do.
Kansas" Samuel Medary....' do.
Oregon by the action of the reoplo. has franz
cd State government, and only awaits the re-
lcognition of Congress to become the 33d State
in the confederucy. The following State officers
have been elected: Governor, John Whiteaker;
Secretary Of State. Locein Heath; Treasurer, j
D. Boon; State Printer, Asahel Bush.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Alexander Crow ''t.''
vs.. Order of Sale.
James Jordan ct al.
pY virtue Of an Order of sale to mo directed
ID from the Court of Common Pleas ofVmton
county, Ohio, will offer for sae at the door Of
the court house, in the town Of McArthur, in said
county,
On the 18t day Of February, 1859,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and four
O'Clock P NJ. Of said day, the following described
property, to witt
The West half Of tho Northeast quarter of
Section Llol Ten, Township llOl Ten, Range T1s1
eighteen, in Vinton County, Ohio, containing
eighty two aere2 and sixty one-hundredths of an
acre. Ordered to be sold as the property of Jas.
Jordon to satsty.a iudgmentin favor of Aexan-
der Grow and others. Appraised at thirteen
hundred and fifty dollars and muct bring tWos
thirds Of that sum.
wM. GOLD,
Sheriff ofVinton county 70.
Dec, go lsbS-6wA16o
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1859-01-13
AFFORD

To our frionds and customers we wish 70 say,
that we have adopted a strictly CASH business
in order to sell at the lowest cash prices. j
Also, Agents for all the most Popular
Patent Medicines,
SRY & LEAHY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02

loAuH FINDINGS Wehave lust received !
~ supply Ct Rims, Hubbs, Spoles. Sbats. Rua'
cheap. WD0nS e. ri,' w r. I soio
staunton, Aug u, 1859
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
HENEVOLE.CE.

We 10 not think pers evince more be-
~evolent trait of character than being moved at the
distress and suffering Of others, and furthermore,
anxious to do ell in their power to alleviate by
every possible means human suffering. In this
view of the case, We do not know how the humane
r nd beneyoient can do action more in accor-
dance with their phianthropc views, than by cal
ling the attention of their afflicted friends and a.:
cuaintanccs to the fact, that nr. SETH s. HANcE,
or lGS Baltimore street. Baltimore, Nd, has dis
covered a preparation, which is put up in the form
uf pill that has specific action for curing Epi-
iepsy, falling fits, spasms' cramps and all forms
of nervous diseases. Among those have been per.
,nanently cured we might mention member Of
The family Of James II. Beade, Huntsville, Aiaba
ina; Mr.. -. P. Slcdge, Cabin Point Surry county
Va and Mr.. w. =. Ligon, Grenada, Mississippi
We might go On ennmelating number OF others,
until we had entirely filed Up this column Of our
papsr but we think we have said sufficient to sat
isfy every person that the subject under considera-
ton is one of vital Importance to every ore. Rea-
der if yol well man Or woman a. have no
need of remedy, perhaps you know some person
who is not equally blessed yourself so. cut out
this notice, and send it to him her. It will cost
xou but little trouble, and probably it will make
you instrumental in curing some poor, aial tied
faortsl fthat dreadful visitation, Epilepsy, or fti~
ling sickness
Dr. Hance sends bis pills by mail, free Of pos
tage to all parts of the world, on the receipt OF
remittance. His prices are, one box, IS; two. IS;
twelve, $24. We have given his address above.
Aug. &c, lS59-lm. nY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
EzOgy 40 KEEP CLE.F.7,
ETsa EsDrAEeacE'S Soap

XETE the undersigned take this method of inform
wv ing the citizens Of Augusta and Rockingham
counties that we have purchased of VIM e. kIlgore
the owner for the State of Va, the right OF said
counties to manufacture and sell family rights to
make Rorapack's Compound Chemical, ioLet and
Washing Soap, and will be in Stanton during
Court week for the purpose OF selling family rights
to all who may wish to purchase. This Soap has been
prominently before the American public for more
than two years, it has been thoroughly tested by
many thousands Of people who pronounced it to be
the cheapest Soap heretofore Known
In the LIST place this Soap recommends itself to
every f. mily for its cheapne and superior cIeahs
ing qualities.
2nd-For its being SO easily made.
3d-Because it win wash with half the ordinary
labor Of common Soap.
4th-You can wash the finest texture of Lawns,
Musins or Laces without any rubbing.
5th-lt will effectualy remove grease from any
kind of cloth whatever without the slightest injury
to the goods.
This Soap is made without using either grease or
Ives and be made in ten minutes after the water
boiis. The Toilet Soap is made wthout.ata cost
of cents per pound aud the washing Soap at three
fourths of cent per pound. All who wish to try
the qualities of this Soap call at the National
Fl otel Virginia Hotel and get some of it free of
charge; after YOU are satisfied ii is &c. ane arti-
Gle, I'VE will be pleased to sell all family right who
may wish to purchase.
Messrs. kig ore and Pendleton viii also be at the
Yirginian fol the purpose Of selling County rights
&c. SW1Nk Il HITE.
J,Ic % 10So-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
Commissioners Sale.

fEsHE undersigned Commissioner of the Circui
l. Court Of Augusta county. appointed by de-
cree rendered ia the case of P. r. Burkholder,
Committee &C., VS.. Sally Krotzer. will proceed
on the premises on Saturday the 24M day Of Sep
TENDER, 1885, to sell public auction to the highest
bidder the tract of land, Of which John Krotser,
died, seized, Situated about miles north of Nit.
-Solpn, in the county of Augusta.
The tract contains about 200 ACRES, two
thirds of which is in fine state of cultivation and
the remainder well timbered. The improvements
consist Of q good brick Dwelling, a Barn, and the
other buildings necessary to farming operations
The water is good and abunda mt, and the location
pleasant, and convenient to Churches, Schools and
Mills. e II
Any one wishing to look at the land, will call on
Mr.. VIM. u. Flick, on the premises
TARMS.-So much money in hand as Will be ne
cessary to pay the cost of suit. and SALE and the
lance in pay ments Of TO- 20 and 80, months from
the day of sale, the purchaser giving bond and APP
proved personal security, and the title retained as
ultimate security.
Aug. sc, ls5o--4t-pr. fee s8.75- Rockingham
Register Copy. ar$s u
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
SALE OF LANDS
Jackson's River Hotel and Farm,
FOR SALE:

TN pursuance oftwo deeds Of trnst- one executed
4 to me By s5amaelM. Woodward, the other by
Joseph N :. and VIM. F.. Woodward will on
Wednsaay, September l4th, 1863. On the premises,
proceed to sell at public auction, the above men
toned valuable HOTEL AND FARM.
The Farm is one of the NEST valuable in Allegha-
ney and contains about
80 Acres Of Tiand.
At least 100 of which is of the richest RIVER
BOTTOM, and is situated ON the turnpike leading
from the Warm, to the White Sulphur Springs,
about IA miles west of the former and II east of the
latter, and within miles Of the terminus Of
the Virginia Central Rail Road.
Upon the Farm there is a large and Comm odious
HOTEL containing 20 or rs comfortable rooms, an
excellent Kitchen two fine Stables Barn Corn
crib and other necessary out-houses The stand is
good one for a Hotel, being an excellent summer
resort, and is an eligible point for a Store. Pos
session given in time to put in fall crop.
Wsss~A bargain can be had in the land.
TERMS One fourth in hand or good note at
go days with interest added, and the balanc in
one, two. and three years, with interest from lay
OF sale, the purchaser giving bond and app wed
security and the title retained ultimate seo zrity
vii! SEX the above farm privately between this
and the day mentioned Should sell before then
will give due notice thereof.
Stanton, Va. call upon Mr.. Samuel Kincad
Morris Hill Alleghaney County Va.
VIM. S. Ii. BAYLOR, Trustee.
Aug. -, 1859-tds A%a
va Fincastle Democrat Copy-4t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
DIED.


In Wavnesboro', on the 18th ut., GEORGE JuS-
kla FIsHRuRE, aged years and months, son of
the late Prof Fishburn.
Near Deerfeld, on the 10th ult.. at the residence
Of it's parents. an infant child Of A. S. and Ann II
Greiner, aged months AID % DAYS.
'.Suffer little children to unto and for
bid them not for Of such is the kingdom CT heaven.
August q, on the Long G'ade, Mrs. Elizabeth,
wife of Mr. Jacob Shreckhize. In the death of
Mrs. Shrcckhize, severe loss has been sustained,
by her family, by the community in which she lv-
ed and by the church of which she was member
ia ell the relations Of life that she sustained, enc
Was excellent. as wife devoted and afectionate,
as a mother tender and faithful, endeavoring to
train her children in the path Of virtue and riety
warm and unwavering in her friendship,
neighbo.. most kind and sohliging. For many
years she slonged to the Presbyterian Church ard
proved the sincerity of her profession " Ter work
OF pietv and love, on the day Of her burial, not
with standing the extreme inclemencY the wealth
er, her funeral was attended by an unusually large
eOncourse of persons. and the tears and sobs and
sorrowfus countenances Of many, showed the
high esteem in which she was held o one eoad
fully know her. and not love and esteem her She
died in the assured hope of glorious resurrection
the has left kind husband and family of ahec
ticnate, interesting children, 20 mourn a loss that
20 them can be repaired
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
WESLEYAN Female Institute.

TIME Conference Seminary, Of the Bait. Confer
i ence located at Stanton. Va. Next session
begins End Wednesday IN September, 1859 and clio
SEES 3Oth of June 1860.
TERMS.
Regular course-session Of 10 months-Board
use Of furnished rooms, lights and fuel &C. $3.50 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department, 1000
%ss Preparatory g Z" 1000
No e1arge for incidentals.
Extra Branches charges for session of ten
months
Music on Piano with use of instrument $4,000
q . Guitar or Melodeon, g 100
Modern Languages each, 300
Drawing. &c. 1000
Oil PAINTING 80. go
Bills payable half yearly in advance.
We thank cur numerous patrons for their liberal
support during the past year We have been graft
fed at our good success. We cordially ask con
tinuance Of the same favor. we are assured that
the Institution never was in q better condition to
give satisfaction to those who entrust their daugh
tiers to our 4
Numerous repairs have been effected during the
past year which will conduce greatly to the com
fort Of the boarders New musical instruments
have been bought and large addition made to
chemical and philosophical apparatus. An addi-
tionai teacher has been employed The entire
building will be lit up with gas. n o pains will be
spared TO give entire both in the boar
ding department and in the recitation rooms.
PROF. TURNER one of the first musicians in the
State will still superintend the department Of mu
sic.
For further particulars send for catalogue to
B. ARBOGAST, Principal.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-09-02
SALES OF LAND.
GALE OF A VALUABLE TRACT OF

GALE OF A VALUABLE TRACT OF
~ LAND IN LOUISA COUNTY, Offer for
sale. my Tract Of Land up,n which, reside, in
the County Of Louisa situated eaui distant about
~ from Lindsay's Turnout and Gordonsyille, ad-
joining the Lands Of Mrs. Lindsay, VIM. Baker,
Gradison Goodman and others, and cont aiming
sos a OR E@,
This Land, for many reasons, is desirable. 1t is
situated in of the healthiest and most desirable
sections of the country. Immediately on the Virgin
la Central Railroad and in the Immediate vicinity
of two Depots, Gofdonsville and Lindssy's Turnout
both of which accessible by good roads Its
convenience t. market is therefore good could
be desired. 1t being in immediate contact b,
lottesville.
The soil is Of superior quality and we'll adapted
to the growth Of all kinds Of produce particular
" to the production Of Tobacco, and it has long
been noted for the fine quality Of that article pro-
daced upon it.
About .s5 ACRES Of the Land is cleared and
in good state Of cultivation. About so ACRES of
the cleared Land Bottom Lands, lying on
large Creek which traverses the whole. This Bot
tom Land is Of superior quality, and much the lar
ger portion of it is well taken in Timothy. The
balance off the Tract is in original and a we'll tim
bered. This Wood Land lies convenient to the
Railroad, ard profitable business could be pursu-
ed in cutting Wood and Cross-ties for the use of
the Railroad for which there is already market
The DWELLING. HOUSE is comfortable,
and all necessary Out houses, Barns, &C., are IN g
This Farm is remarkably W -waiered. IN each
field there is either Creek, or one or more excel
lent Springs. Ny TERMa are very favorable and
will be made known to any desiring to purchase
persons desiring to see the Land, will find me at
home. Those coming from a distance will get off
either at Gordonsviil or Lindsay's Turnout, where
will meet with conveyance, if notified in time
and any information can be had by addressing
by letter at Bentivoglio Va, or by application to
VIM. Crank, Esq, Charlottesville, Va.
If the Land is not sold privately before the 9th
dcy Of September nent, will on that day offer it
for sale at public Auction the premises, at which
time and place. will also sell all eff my Stock of
Mules, Horses, Cows, Hogs and Plantation Utensils
of every description, together with my HD USE
HOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Possession of the Land given in time to-seed a
Crop of Wheat and Of the House on the lst of jan
uary, 1860. JOHN L. BRANHAM.
July o. 1859-tf. Bentivogio, va.