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APPOINTMENT or r. " SLocUM, ESQ.

We copy from the Phtadephia Pennsylvania the follow
ing eservedy complimentary notice of the appointment
by the President and subsequent confirmation by the
Senate of Riley w. Slocum, esq, chief coner of the
United States Mint at San Francisco, California:
Mf Sloc,n Il we'll known In this city where he for
merly resided He always possessed the reputation of
being highly intelligent and most respectable gentle
man. both in political and business circles He has been
at all times democrat and friend of the President but
he is indebted for his appointment not much to any
personal feeling the part of the President to the
satisfactory evidence exhibited by him of his artistic skill
and business qualifications for the Office. He
tanned in his application by the most influential citizens
in California conpcctcd with the democratic party and
we have doubt that Mr.. Slocum will prove by lis Off
ciaI conduct that the responsible position bestowed on
him has been committed TO able and worthy hands .
Several OF the opposition presses in Philadelphia also
bear testimony to the fitness of Mr. Slocum for the posi-
ton which he has been selected to occupy.
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THE REMARKS OF MR.. KETTT ON THE CUBAN
QUESTION.

QUESIlON.
We present to-day the greater portion of the
speech of Mr. Kett delivered in the House on the
10Th inst, upon the acquisition of Cuba. 1t is eff
fort of rare ability, Astounding in information and
sound and patriotic reflection. 1t will take rank as
a leading speech" in the great discussion, on the
threshold of which Congress has just entered; and
deserves careful preservation by those who desire
to file away the ablest and most valuable papers
which the discussion clicits
On single point we trust thatAlr keitt's opinions
will be contradiced by the result; and that is in
spcct to the supposed improbability of successful
negotiation for purchase. We incline rather to con-
cur with the view taken by Mr.. Sdcll in his report
this branch of the subject. 1t is worry natural for
Spain to show herself intractable on the subject.
She is highspirted belle, and will not be apt TO
yield at the first second proposal She will doubt
less be very naughty, very coy and play the coquette
to the very last Indeed we doubt whether she will
fully surrender her consent until after she has
yielded the measure itself under the irresistible in
huenco of events, which the greatest and proudest
nation cannot control
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CITY.
sAruRpAY,' lJANuARY 20, lsso.


the business Union ofthe proposed
lhange terms conducted strictly cash basis all
gcnces subscriptions the Union dcoh
payments shobd Agents afer thisae
cp 20 Mr. W. C. lpsuomb authorized make collections
a Des ~are, Maryland and Virginia.
WASHINGTON, March %, 1ses--tf
The foregoing any agents ooeo
employ heretofore employed this
only performed such service in other parts Of the
country Ap 29-u
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During the year 1858 thirty five persons Of hum
dred years aud upwards died within the United States
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nFsol.uTIoS
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS.

Resolre That the Committee inquire
into the cncy of transferring from the list the schedule
duthle goods such articles will by being subjected mpor
duty eventually the relieve the treas
ury Of It's present cmbarras-mcnts.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-29

Hon r. A. Hannegan, United States senator from
Indiana has taken the field as lyceum lecturer.
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PRIVATE BILLS.


This being private dill day, the following bills were
considered
The bill for the relief OF Jane Smith Of the county of
Clemont, State of Ohio, discussed at considerable
length, and was finally laid on the table
The bill for the relief of Lucinda Robinson, OF the
county OF Orleans State of Vermont involving prnci-
Piles similar TO the bill just named also laid the
table
The bill for the relief of Lieut. Joshua D. Todd of the
United Slates navy, considered and passed
Tho following named bills were laid on the table
Bill for the rcof of VIM i. Darlington, passed assist
amt surgeon in the navy of the United States.
Bill for the relief of Robert Carter passed assistant sur
goon in The navy of the United States
The bill for the relief of A. w MopheTson read
third time and passed
The bills for the relief Of Susannsh Hayne Pinckney,
sole heir Of Captain Richard Shubrc and for the relief
of John Hastings collector of the port Of Pttsbg, were
soveraly considered and indefinitely postponed.
The Senate proceeded the consideration of the bill
for the relief of Joseph c. G. Kennedy.
Mr.. BENJAMIN moved its reference 10 the Court OF
Claims which not agreed to.
Mr.. STUART moved the indefinite postponement OF
the bill but the motion negatived and then the bill
read third time and passed.
The bill for the relief of Arnold Harris and Samuel
Butterworth considered and passed
The bin for the relief of Thomas LAURENT surviving
partner Of the finn of Benjamin and Thomas Laurent was
passed -yeas n, nays ~
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Mr. FOOT wished 60 make an appeal TO the Senate, as
he presumed they had finished their action The private
calendar for the day. lie had been waiting for some
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09

am a candidate to fill the vacant Clerkship of
your Circuit Court. This simple announcement
mlgnt De sufficient under ordinary circumstances,
put there will probably be number of candidates
Tor the same office, all having claims or less
str3ng upon yIsr suffrages, and all of whom will
seeing you personally between now and the dav Of
election. These considerations induce me. in adj
dition to announcing myself. to say that have
now been citizen of your county more than five
years; during all that time I have heen EMPLOYED
as Deputy Clerk of your County Court. I refer
you to the Bar, and the Sheritfs, aud the Magis-
tracy, and other officers who have had an oppor-
tunity of seeing for themselves, to say whether
I am qualified for the Office seek.
Before | came to Augusta, l was for over two
years in the Clerks Office of the Circuit and Cosn
ty Courts of Nelson, that altogether have serv~
ed seven years apprenticeship in the business
of Clerk of Court. / come before you solely upon
my own personal merits, such as they are, and ask
your support, without the advantage of strong
knowledge of the people of Augusta, | know that
the fact, tha at ttstands upon bis own bottom
consaitut objection in their generous opinion,
to his elevation to any Office in their gift provided
he has the character to command their respect and
confidence and fair qualifications for the place he
seeks. This consideration alone encourages me in
the hope, that will be regarded by you as worthy
of your SURFACES.
pledge myself, if elected, to devote my whole
time your service and to discharge the duties of
the office promptly and faithfully. With difidence,
believe myself to be fully qualified for the place
but to those who have not had the opportunity to
form opinion on this point for themselves, have
only to say ascertain my fitness from persons who
do know me before you vote.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
December 2 1852
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE sTAUNroN vlEDIcAroR.
Richmond, Dec. 6, 1859,

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE sTAUNToN vlEDIcAroR.
Richmond, Dec. 6, 1859,
Editors Vsndicator Having been re-
quested by several friends before leaving
home, that I should keep them advised as to
passing events, avail myself Of tho nedi-
um which your paper affords, so that one
communication may answer for all.
The Legislature of Virginia convened on
yesterday. All the members were at their
posts, except, perhaps about half dozen.
In the House of delegates, the body was
called to order by Col. Raymond, of Marion
county. who is called the father Of the house.
He was member before goodly number
of the members of the present house were
born. The first business that was done was
he election of clerk. Three gentlemen,
all veil endorsed by their respective friends,
were placed in nomination. They were,
Caldwell, ef Wythe, French, of Henrico,
and Gordon, # Albemarle. On the first
ballot the vote Was close, and on the second
the contest being between Gordon, and
French, William r. Gorson Of Albemarle,
was elected by majority ef about thirty
Ska capital selection. Maj. Q NJ. Crutch-
field, was elected Speaker without opposi-
ton. Mr.. Word, of Botetourt county. was
elected sergeant at arms; Mr.. Burrows, Of
King William, and Mr.. Robert Burke, OF
Augusta, were elected LIST and End door
keepers. It is said by outsiders that this is
as fine a looking body of men as ever met at
the State Capitol. I think, that the outsi-
ders aforesaid and good Judges.
The city has, for the last day or two, pre-
sented quite ws.rlike appearance. The
military companies who have been sum-
mond to attend to the execution of Old
Brown, or as the news boys have it, ''the
old Pottowottomaaes," have returned, or at
least part of them. What with Howit-
zers, baggage wagons, loaded with camp
equipage. bristling bayonets &C., it looks as
if something had indeed turned up. But
one determined and united voice is heard
here with regard to Old Brown, and his pi-
ratical crew All now admire and praise
the promptness and, energy Of Gov. Wise
There is no doubt that rescue would have
been attempted, had it not been for the
means Of defence SO Wisely put in reqnisi-
ton. Yours truly,
MOUNTAINEER.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
Davis and Harris.

We learn from the Baltimore Sun that
Davis and Harris, Know Nothing Repre-
sentatives from Maryland, voted. on the
third ballot, for Sherman, the Black Re-
publican candidate for Speaker We do
not vouch for the truth of the Suns state
ment, but if it be true, these two men
ought never to be allowed again to 9esecratc
Southern soil with their presence. To vote
at the present time for any Black Republi-
can, would be bad enough; but for South
ern man to support one Of the signers of
the infamous Helper pamphlet which de-
nounced slavery in terms SO outrageous as
to make it improper for Southern journals
to copy extracts from it, and advised its abb
clifton by means amounting to nothing less
than treason, rebellion and murder-we say,
a Southern man who gives his vote for a
man Of this stripe, deserves no more lenient
treatment than Ossawotomie Brown him
self.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
Land for Sale.

r OFFER for sale my farm, in the county Of
1 Rockbridge, lying on the waters of Kerr's
Creek, containing about Four Hundred and Sew
enty ACRES, (470) 800 hundred cleared, 40 Acres
in meadow. The Buildings consist of new two
story, BRICK HOUSE, and ali necessary out
buildings. The farm is well adapted to the growth
of all the grains and grasses, and Is convenient to
first rate merchant Mill Churches. &C., being
en- miles from Lexington and in first rate neigh
borhood. offer the farm privately until the 18th
of December, at which time if not before disposed
Of, will offer it at public auction. deem it un-
necessary to say anything more. as those wishing
to purchase are in vited to call me at the Cold
Sulphur Springs, and I will take pleasure in show
ing it to them Come up nv friends from Angus
ia and Rockingham, and buy bargain.
JAMES H. LEIGH.
Nov 49, 1859-tds.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09

sympathy with the Brown Harper's Ferry
movement Messrs' Chestnut, Brown and
Iverson made earnest Southern speeches.
Without concluding the subject, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE,. Mr.. Clarke's resolution con-
corning Helpers Book was debated Mes
srs. Garnett, Lamar and Pryor spoke ear
nestly for the South. The debate contin-
ued 5 IL hours.
The House proceeded to vote for Speak
er, with the following result:
Sherman, 10Y; Bocock, 88; Gilmer ~ ;
Scattering, IA. Necessary to choice 116.
The House then adjourned
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
GREAT BARGAINS IN
Mi Watches and Jewelry IN.
wMlI JUST RECEIVED FROM
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA

a. LANG
DEGS leave to thank the public of Staun ton and
ID vicinity for the large share of taeir patr
they have bestowed upon him during the ast few
years, and hopes by this time they fully aware
that he keeps only such goods as are of the best
make and finest quality.
Among my goods are to be found
Gents and Ladies' GOLD WATCHES, with en-
ameled Gases and Diamond Sets;
SIL YER WATCHES of all descriptions, varying
in prices from SIS to $685.
Also SILVER Spoons of the best make;
JEwELRY of all styles and quality.
Also variety of SILVER PLATED WARE, suek
as
Casters, Fruit Baskets, Saltcellars, Spoons, &C..
Gold and Silver SPEcTACLEs,
With large.assortmento of all styles of CLOCKS,
all of which will be sold at the lowest Cash Prices
at the old stand of DA VID S. BEARS JEW
ELRY STORE, next door to P. II. Trout d Co.'s
Drug Store, Main st. A. LANG.
rs Old Silver taken in exchange as Cash.
P. S.-Repairing done usual in the best style
and short notice. All work WARRANTED, at most
reas enable prices.
Staunton Dec. 9. 1889
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
The Governors Message.

We give up, TO the exclusion Of editorial
and other matter, the greater part Of the in
side of our paper. to the first part Of the
Governors Message. 1t is bold and able
discussion, Of the Harper's Ferry invasion,
and the issues involved in it. One point
discussed, the question of the constitutional
power of the President, to protect the bor-
der slave States from Northern inroad, is
one, 1T seems to US, of immense and immedi-
ate Importance. According to Mr.. Buch-
anan's Interpretation of the constitution, the
federal government, is unable to interpose
to defend Virginia from such outrages, as
were perpetrated at Harper's Ferry, and
under the constitution. Virginia cannot keep
standing army, to protect herself. We
cannot constitutionally prepare with an ar
my to protect our State. fron robbers and
murderers, but must wait until the emer-
gency arises that is until our towns shall
be burned, and our citizens murdered, be-
fore we can make preparation to resist the
attack. BY this construction of the consti-
tuition, in the Union, and under the constitu-
ton, Virginia can look no where for pro-
lection. If this construction obtains-if the
Federal Government refuses to interpose to
prevemt such inroads as that which took
place at Harper's Ferry. while Virginia is
forbid by the Federal constitution, to pro
tect herself-she must of necessity 60 out of
tho Union, and provide for her own de-
fence.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
PUBLIC SLAE.

r WILL sell on Thursday, the 18th day Of Deem
i Der, 1859, on the premises, without reserve. A
NICE LITTLE FARM, lying three miles south Of
staunton, adjoining the lands Of Joseph Smith and
others, containing about lO7 Acres, some go
acres Of it cleared and most oft well set in grass,
the balance heavily tmbered. The improvements
consist of good DWELLING HOUSE, Barn and
other out-houses; also quantity Of choice Fruit
Trees. and an elegant Spring of water near the
house.
TERMS.-$l, 900 in hand, or Negotiable note at
four months, we'll endorsed. interest added, and
the balance in one, two and three years, secured
by q lien on the land. Possession given immedi-
ately. JAMES W. WRIGHT.
Nov. Is, ls59-tds*.
Turk Dc Cushing Auctioneers.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
Commissioners Slyle.

TN pursuance oftwo decretal orders of the Cir
Il cult Court, of Augusta County, in the case Of
Francis Bell ais, Is. John E. Riley ais. will
offer at public sale to the highest bidder in front
ofthe Courthouse of Augusta, on Wednesday, the
2Ist, dag of December, 1859, at 10 o'clock, N. a.
bout FIFTY ACRES OF LAND; situated about
miles west of Staunton, on the Petersburg road,
Riley, Of Phillips Hartman, Imboden and McCue.
The land is said to be in an excellent condition,
and the improvements are pretty good. Persons
DESTROYS Of obtaining information in regard to the
land can obtain it by calling at my Office in Staun-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE.-A sum in hand sufficient to
pay cost of suit and sale, and the balance in six,
twelve and eighteen months, the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with approved personal security. ard
the title to the land ret aimed ultimate security
VIM H. HARMAN, Conner.
Nov. Is. l859--tds.-Spec. Copy-pr. fee So. Is
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
S. H. HILB,

HAS after one months absence, returned from
i i from the North with as large and handsome
STOCK OF DRY GOODS, as was ever before
exhibited in this County, and offers the same on
such terms, regarding price and quality, as win
compare favorably with any Northern Retail House.
The time he spent in selecting his Goods to aVan-
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 Claghorn & Co., and
Furness d Brinley, of Philadelphia, from 20 to rs
per cent lower than they can be bought at any
Wholesale House, will enable him to sell at aston
ishing low prices. Call and see for yourselves at
the CHEAP CASH STORE, opposite the Virgin
ia Hotel.
Stanton, Nov: II, 1659.-Spec copy all.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT THE
Clothing House of j. Pollitz,

(BRANDEBURG's OLD sTAND.)
THOUGH the Great Eastern has met with seri-
GUS accident, yet my large and we'll selected
stock of
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
will abundan lily show that my CARGO OF GOODS
did arrive safely and includes the greatest variety
OF Well Finished Clothing ever brought to
market.
Ny present stand at BRANDEBURG'S OLD
CORNER, AND OPPOSITE THE Va. HOTEL,
gives sufficiency Of Room to show to my custom
ers as nice stock Of Clothing as can be exhibited
this side Of Baltimore, and which l will sell at
Baltimore City Prices.
The public are invited to examine my stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, at least ali those who
consider that ga penny saved is penny made"
JACOR POLITE,
Brandeburg's old stand, opposite va. Hotel.
Stanton, Oct. Z, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

The undersigned hereby give notice that from
this date they will decline the publication of Chan
Gerry Orders and other egal advertisements, unless
Che parties interested agree to pay for them at our
regular advertising rates; will they certify to
the publication of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance, or unless payment is as
sumed by some responsible person. They are forced
to take this position from the fact that they rarely
when they do forced to take halfpay nothing.
WADDELL'S & CO., Prop'rs Of Spectator.
NICHE CO., Proprietors of Vindcator.
Sept. 9, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09

R We learn that the Board of Direct
ors of the W. L. Asylum passed a resolu-
ton, at their meeting on Saturday last, re-
curing the purchasing agent to purchase
all articles for the Institution in the State
of Virginia, and as far as possible of do
nestle growth and manufacture.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
TAKE NOTICE!
ARRIVAL OF NEW FALL AND WINTER
READY-MADE CTOTHTNG


THE subscribers would inform the citizens of
j Staunton and vicinity that, having disposed of
their old stock of goods, they have concluded to
brought to this market very large and we'll Sc
lected stock Of READ Y-MADE CLOTHING,
which has been made in their well known and very
large and extensive establishment at $40, Bait. St..
Baltimore.
AS we have won for ourselves the reputation of
being the cheapest dealers in ready clothing
in this place. it will be our object in future to main
tain it. Therefore would say to our friends and
those who have not heretofore honored US with
their calls it would be to their interest to give us
a call before going elsewhere.
Our stock consists of Cassinet, Cashmere and
Cloth Suits of all qualities, made in the latest style
and best manner, and of the best material. Also
very large assortment of Furnishing Goods of
all kinds. All of which will be sold at the very
lowest Eastern market prices.
@-New arrivals every week.
WELLER & BROTHERS,.
Stanton, Sept. 30, l859-3m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-09
The Eclectic Magazine.

The following letter from the editor and
proprietor of the Eclectic Magazine, :"
(to gentleman in this place. Of denial of
all knowledge of, and responsibility for, the
action of his agent Rood, who was arrest
ed in Charlottesville on suspicion Of tamper-
ing with slaves, we publish with pleasure
1t has never been our desire to misrepre-
sent or injure any one, either in their per-
son or business, and if Internationally we do
the one or the other, we are always ready,
when approached in the proper manner,
to make all the reparation in our power
The fact that the agent of Magazine, who
was sent about by its editor to procure sub
scribers in the South, had been car.ght tam
pering with the slaves of the community in
which he happened to be, was we thought,
sufficient evidence to convict his employer
of completely, or at least knowledge of his
designs; but we are will ling to receive his
emphatic disclaimer, arid acquit him of Ell
Their completely or kno' Wedge Of the affair.
We are also, as rea der of the Eclectic,
willing to bear test mony to the general
soundness and cons ervatism of that maya
zine:
X X X X
so should regret to find myself deceived
IN yhe views and conduct of the agent to
v hom you allude, especially in the face of
his own solemn declarations. But l am
not his keeper. He is not under my con-
troll or direction, as such. But if he has,
by word or deed, knowingly and intention
ally done aught to disturb the peace, or
trench on the rights of the community,
where he may happen to be, then am with
You to denounce him to the law, and invoke
that stern old magistrate to teach him better
manners and proper regard to the rig gifts of
others. He can have no sympathy from me
beyond his good behavior. I disclaim all
responsibility on his account.
thank you for your kind testimony to
the course of the Eclectic as unexceptiona-
bic during the long years in which you have
been its reader md patron. [ enclose you
q slip of the cover upon which [ printed,
some sixteen months ago, an expression of
my views. I hope. and trust the good opin-
ions and confidence of our friends in the
South will not be easily disturbed or i'm
pal.~ed in regard to the Eclectic, without
good reason Let me say, [ shall feel per-
sonally obliged to the editor Of the ''Vindi-
cator"-a Flip Of which you enclosed-if he
will make solae kind explanation of the mat
ter, using this hasty letter if needful, to neu-
tralize the injurious effects of the paragraph,
which | am sure he would not unnecessari-
" do. But enough My pen has run on
beyond my intention in replying to your
very friendly note. | am, very truly and
coadially yours, W. II. BIDwELL.