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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Arrest Of a Counterfeiter

I'm ingenious gentleman by the name Of
Allen Ewing, was arrested in this place on
last Friday evening, for attempting to pass
counterfeis money, on some Of OUT wide g.
wake merchants, whom tie unfortunate gen
tleman above mentioned, had internationally
taken for 'greenies."
Large quantities Of spurious coin and
notes were found about his person: Mr..
Ewing, has already paid two rather lengthy
visits to the penitentiary, and we have no
doubt has many loving friends soujourning
in that delightful place ofpublic resort, who
will joyfully welcome him once more to their
r,fdst.
Tie notes were Oh tie Merchants Bank Of
Iynehburg, the North Western Bank Of
Virginia, and Banks Of Kentucky, Chic,
Massachusetts, &gc.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Gov. W Use.

We feel that we have been tardy in adj
ding our feeble voice, to the swelling note Of
praise. which is sweeping over the whole
Union, in honor of~the gallant Virginian,
who so promptly and energetieally respon-
ded to the call Of duty and humanity, which
summoned him to the scene of danger, at
Harper's Ferry:
We happened to bs in the capitol Of the
State, the evening that the news came. of,
as it was then thought, the insurrectioh at
Harpnr's Ferry. Rumor and the credulods
fear which reigned at the Ferry, had mags
nifed Brown and his twenty-five followers
into vast hoard of Northern Abolition fa-
natics-and a state of the widest excite
ment prevailed; but, at all times, even when
the confusion and CONSERVATION was at its
hight, the consciousness that man OF in
domitable energy and prompt action, was at
the head of affairs, seemed to be source OF
rejoicing to all; on all sides we heard the
remark, '.Wise is the man for the emergen-
cy," and "yes be is the man for any emer-
gency," was the invariable response. Du-
ring times of peace and high political ex-
element, Gov. Wise had beer. the subject
what great statesman has not ?--of violent,
and unjust inveetise, but, when murder,
robbery and treason, threatened the majes-
ty of Virginia's laws, and the lives of Vir-
ginia's Citizens. all, irrespective of party,
looked with hope and confidence to the iron
walled executive Of the old Dominion, and
now that the gallant conduct of Chat true
gentleman and tried patriot, has answered
the highest expectation Of his most devoted
admirers; none the least appreciatfve Of de-
serving action and lofty Bearing, will refuse
to award the just tribute Of adniration and
gratitude, for so great q service, So nvbly
rendered.
Long may he live in the enjoyment Of the
respect, confidence and love of his fellow
Citizens, and long may Virginia and Amer
lea, retain the services of so true patriot,
so wise statesman, and 60 intrepid an exc
eutive.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Baltimore Elections.

We have received by telegraph the result
of the Baltimore elections for members Of
Congress, State Comptroller, District At
torney, &c.
The conservative portion Of the citizens had
determined under the name Of reformers,
to make one last effort at this election to
rescue Baltimore from the hands of the row.
dies who have disgraced the city for so many
years. But all their efforts were of no a.
vail and the usual scenes Of riot and blood
shed were enacted, which for SO long have
made Baltimore elections and Baltimore city
by word and reproach throughout the
land. The polls were taken possession Of
by the Plug Uglies and the reformers,
beaten-from them. Several Of the reform
ers were killed and many wounded, VIM.
P. Preston, the Democratic candidate for
Congress in the 3rd district, is among the
latter, having been badly beaten with a billy
about the head.
The Americans are rejoicing over their
victory. But the Reformers deny that any
thing like an election has taken place.
Such is the legitimate fruit Of Know Moth
ingism. How long will the people of Bal
timore allow their beautiful city to be dis
graced by such scenes Of rapine Blood-shed
and murder.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

We have received through the columns Of
this Richmond Wig the address Of the
Hon. Alex. H. H. Stuart of this place, be-
fore the Central Agricultural Society, at
Richmond
Although we d." aos agtee wifi Mr..
Stuart, in all the opinions Which he advan-
ces in this speech, especially his views Of
the impolicy Of the extension Of Slave territo-
~, vet, we think tho address one of great
merit, both for its pure and elegant diction
and ID general soundnes, Of thought. We
advise an to whom the speech is accessible
to'give it careful perusal; and we deeply
regret that the pressure on our columns,
forbids disqualification ia sle Vindicator.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
"The law Of Virginia is indicated when

"The law Of Virginia is INDICATED when
Brown is convicted. The infiction Of the
sentence that law imposes is q question Of
expediency. It always is, or the preroga-
tive of pardon Or coinmutation would notbe
vested in the Executive. If Brown were
not the fanatic that he is. the argument of
policy could not be urged, perhaps, against
his execution. But being what he is, and
looking to the examples which history album
dainty supplies. there can be no impfoprie-
ty in suggesting to the Governor Of Virgin
Ia that the Communication Of his sentence to
imprisonment, or even his pardon and ban
ishmert from Virginia, would be as sound
policy as II would be commendable magma
nimity. Thus would the ardor Of such fan
atics be dpmped, and thus would Virginia
give proof Of what her people, and journals
assert, that she has no fears that her slaves
can be beguiled, and that she is perfectly
competent to protect herself and them
from the interference Of lawless men,"
~ The above valuable suggestion to
Gov. Wise is extracted from that rampant
Black Republican Free Soil sheet, the New
York Commercial Advertiser. 1.-The Law
of Virginia is vindicated when Brown is
convicted By the same reasoning Web
ster, Murrell, Monroe Edwards, or the dev.
II himself, only need be chastised with the
terrible verdict Of guilty, and again turn
ed loose on earth or in Heaven to hatch oth-
er and viler treasons, or kick up any fan
tastic devilment which their insane cupid
~, or mad philanthropy might suggest.-
And as to Punishment from Virginia, /" be
it known to the ssAdvertiser" that all abo.
litionists, himself included, are even now
the victims Of an edist which forever ban.
ishes them from Virginia soil, unless they
choose to hang out other colors than those
wherewith they e'fout' the Northern skies
But in our sublime sympathy for the I'm.
fortunate, we do not hesitate to pardon the
vagaries of the Advertiser" and grant t
him the benefit of the same merciful extern
uation which he would have our Governor
extend to the martyrcd Brown. We clos,
our remarks by Offering suggestion" Q
our cwn-Oh! Seward, Oh! Hale, All
Sumner !! had you not better make track
for 0anadas Col. Forbes has peached ant
should our Courts find you guilty, we war,
you that Gov. Wise differs widely from tn
Advertiser" as to what is sufficient win
dication" of the Virginia law.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

GERh1T SMiTH's WHEREABOUTS. = The
Hamilton Union, printed a few miles from
the residence of Gerrit Smith, says:-.On
the reception of the news from Harper's
Ferry; report says that this gentleman con-
ferred with the Hon. Timothy jenkins, a.
bout what he had better do. He advised
him to leave the country. Rumor says that
Gerrit is about to start for Canada"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04


According to an editorial announcement
in the Spectator some weeks ago, which had
been forgotten by us, and, we suppose, by
greater part Of Ne people Of the county
the Opposition Of Augusta assembled at the
Courthouse, on last Tuesday, to the iium-
Der Eve are informed) Of fifteen or twenty.
Between one and two o'clock, we were
warned by.ths ringing Of the bell, that some
thing out Of the usual course Of events was
taking place at the Courthouse, and the
announcement. of an Opposition meeting
was at once brought back to our mind. We
Immediately rushed to the scene Of action,
bat to our great regret, found on arriving
at the Court house that the meeting having
disposed of its important business, had ad-
iourned sine die, after tedious session Of
about a minute and half. Thus have we
been cruelty deprived Of the great pleasure
which contemplation of such august meet
ings always affords us.
But, although not present, we have been
Informed by reliable friend, who took
notes especially for us,of all that transpired
on that-to the Opposition party Of the u
nion-most cventful day. After the meet
ing had been called to order, Mr. VIM. Bell
in the Chair, and Mr.. L. Waddeal as Sec
rotary, one of the magnates Of the party
moved that fifty additional delegates be APP
pointed to the general Convention Of the
Opposition to assemble in Richmond, which
motion was unanimously carricd-yeas 8,
nays O..
It was then moved that this meeting ad-
journ, whereupon each individual seized his
hat and incontinently retired.
It will be remembered that some four or
five weeks ago, according to a regular an
nouncement, large and respectable num-
Der Of the Opposition Of the county assem-
bled at the Courthouse and passed resolu-
ticns 10 govern them throughout the ap-
preaching canvass, and appointed delegates
to represent them in the coming State Con-
vention. BY what authority, then, or from
what necessity, was this second primary
meeting called, and by what right do these
ten or fifteen men presume to set aside the
we'll authorized action of that first large and
authoritative body? Can the Wings Of
Augusta expect to have their will we'll rep
resented in Convention when the action Of
their authorized meeting is thus lightly SET
aside by small and irresponsible body
called together by a simple editorial notice I
We very much fear something in the wind,
and considering the coincident of the as
sembling Of this meeting-which arrogant
ly set at naught the ruling Of the body Of
which our friend Mr.. Stuart was the auto
crat-at The time that distinguished gentle.
man was making his very eloquent address
before the Central Agricultural Fair, We
doubt if the tendency Of this movement will
be favorable to his claims. At any rate
Mr.. Stuart's friends had best keep theil
sseyes skinned" and "their powder dry
and not place too implicit trust in the Staun
ton leaders of the Opposition.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
TrcAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

The undersigned hereby give notice that from
this date they willG4cline the publication of Chan
cery Orders and other legal advertisements, unless
the parties interested agree to pay for then at our
che publication of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance, unless payment is as
sumed by some responsible person. They are forced
to take this position from the fact chat they rarely
when they do are forced to take halfpay nothing.
WADDELL'S & CO., Prop'rs Of Spectator.
NICHE 4 CO., Prcprietors Of indicator.
Sept. 8, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Samuel NJ. Yost.

This gentleman, known to most Of our
readers as one Of ths former Editors, of the
Vindicator, we learn is soon to take charge
of the editorial department Of an influential
paper III Missouri.
Mr.. Yost, il grsceful and spicy wri
ter. and with pleasure We we1cone him back
to the editorial fraternity, and wish him all
the success, which gracfods. providence
ever vouchsafes to poor devils Of Editors.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
NOTICE.

HlHE firm of A.. &JP Blefsoe having been
i dissolved, we take this method of informing
our friends and the public, THAT the business vii.
continue to be conducted at the old stand, under
the style of A. f. Bledsoe & Go.
We are now receiving a large assortment Of Fall
and Winter DRY .GUUUS and GROCERIES,, to
which we invite tie attention of Our friends and
the buying public. Being determined to sell our
Prodaee 20. ssh b sas lie ali those who
may be neliNed to buy Of as, that they shall have
value received fer their money.
va We have secured the services Of J: P. Bled-
soc. a:S,..5f
StsuntHn 4 1910
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

TuE C1ncu1r CouRr. -The Circuit Court
commenced its session in Staunton last Tues
day, Judge Thompson presiding Nothing
Of interest has been as yet before the Court
except the case Of John Berry alias John
Wetzel, charged with stealing horse.
The jury brought in verdict Of guilty and
fixed his punishment at 5 years insthe pen
itentiary. This IS bis second offence, he
having been convicted in Frederick OF steal
ing horse. Hhe law adds on $ years sor
the second conviction, making hts terri 70
years. The case OWN Farrar,, for the
killing of Michael Vance was continued ur-
til Monday next.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Tie, following, premiums were awarded

The,f6llowine premiums were awarded to
citizens of this. county: For fat bullocks,
three years old and under FIVE, $50, to
Maj. James Walker; ;f6ra' pair of brown
horses for heavy draft, amount not stately
to Geo. W. Mowry; for the best raspberry
plants, So, to Franklin Davis for the best
butter not less than ten pounds, $15, to
Miss i. V. Robertson.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

:, How THE SLAVES RECEIVED BRoWN's
PRoposIrIoN.-A negro boy, belonging to
Mr.. Washington, who was taken BY the in
surgents at the time his master. was, when
he reached the Ferry was offered pike,
when one Of the Insurgents told him that he
was free asd should fight tie whites. The
Coy fsplled, Il don't know anything about
being free; was free enough before you
took me, and I'm not going TO fight until I
see Massa Lewis fighting, and then I fight
for him " This boy was among the prison.
ers in the engine-house.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
Senator Douglass Reply to Judge Black.

We lave received from Senator Douglas
pamphlet in which he attempts to reply
to the appendix to Judge Blacks answer to
DIR. Douglass Harper article.
We have not ye. read this last emanation
from the pen Of the distinguished Senator,
and therefore, can pass NO opinion as to its
merits except to remark that however in
genious it may be-and that it Will be in
genious, our knowledge of the distinguish
cd ability Of Mr.: Douglas, forbids US to
doubt-it will totally fail in successfully
refuting the able arguments of Judge Black
in defence of so self-evident truth asthas
Slave holders are entitled in common with
all men, to protection for their property in
the Territories of the Union.
We Beard a. devoted adherent of Mr..
Douglas, gentleman ef eminent discern
ment, who had read the whole Of the discus
sion between the two able Judges remark
that he was bound to concede that Douglas
bad wholly failed to sustain his position
against. the argument of Black.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

SoNs OF TEMPERANCE. The Grand Di:
vision Of Sons Of Temperance. at its late
session in Lynchhurg elected tha following
officers for che present year:
ALFRED Beckley, of Raleigh county, G.,
W. p; James w. Morgan, Lynchburg,
G.. W. A.; Thomas j. Evans, Richmond.
G. T.; g. Ferguson, Richmond, T.. W.
NJ. Barnettz, Christiansburg, G. G.; Sam
uel Staples, Norfolk, G. Sen. !; w. W..
Green, Mecklenburg, G. Chaplain. The
next Annual Session will be held ID Nor-
folk,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

F1kE.-Our town was alarmed by the
cry Of fire Wednesday morning about 10 O.
clock, which turned out to be the chimney
of the Court-h house. The fire company was
soon on the ground and cxtinguished the
fame, or rather smoke.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

DISTRESSING Acc1DENr.-A little son Of
Mr.. Madison Doom, Of this place was SO
severely burnt on Saturday last, from his
clothes taking FIRE, that he died from the
effects thereof, IN a few hours.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

Browns v1ne1s1As CeUssrz@.--Mr Law
son Bolts, the counsel for Brown and his
confederates, is son of the late General
Thomas II. Bolts, Of Virginia, and nephew
Of John NJ. Bolts and the Princess Catba-
rine D. Mifrat, 81, Florida. !. His mother is
d grand niece Of General Washington. Mr.
Bolts is said TO bs q young lawyer who re-
lies on bis profession for Subsistence, and
man Of good ability and spotless character.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

IE Mr.: John j.. Beard, near Mint
Spring, has handed into our Office q mon
ster radish. 1t weighs eight pounds, and
besides has delightfully."- spicy taste.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

re- We would can attention to the ad-
vertiseuent Of MI. Harry IN oil, to-day's
issue. Let our citizens call al Els Office,
and make very cheap experiment.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

THE Copartnership heretofore existing between
l. 4, b. 4 J. +. Biedsoe is this day diss aived by
INITIAL consent. IT is desirable ard necessary that
The business of saia firm should be speedily closed,
and we earnestly REQUEST all persons Knowing them
selves indebted to US to call and settle. Either
partner Ii BtthHriEed to use the uamc of the firm
in the settlement OF its business.
A f. BLEDSOE.
4. =. BLEDSOE.
statHt5H. Nov. l. 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

re- ROGER A. Pryor Democracy has
been elected to Congress, in the Petersburg
(va.) district By 1 large majority over
Thomas r. Goode, anti Convention Demo
crat. The election was to* ala vacancy
created By tie dsath Of Hon. VIM. O..
Goode.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

E Pennsylvania, in the late election,
has given Republican majority Of between
II 900 and Is, 000..
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

Gov. Wtsr A WoRftna Man. -"uov-
ernor WISE (saysa correspondent bf the
Chaflestoh Courier ''is cue IF the hardest
working hheh Of the dge. He deeUtas him
self to developing the physical resources of
the State with mitch energy and success. =
One Of his stheinee is novel one. When
negroes are convicted Of crimes, instead OF
sending them away, and making, as he re-
marked to me, Botabt Bay If South Car
Dina and Louisiaha; he buys them for the
State and puts them 10 Nufk on railroads
and other public works lie says the sJs-
tenn worked well, and the negroes worked
veil in tie railroad tinnels The Govern
or is not lhsensible, too, of the ornate as
well as the useful, and devotes himself to
improving the capitol grounds, already very
beautiful, employing the white penitentlary
convicts, with soldier in full uniform, With
musket, standing guard over them; aud
ready to pop away at them if thsy attetitpt
to escape. Ny visit to Gov. Wise sonTer-
ted ME (tht6ug 81 his plain, bluff, fsrmer-Iike
manners, } from prejudice to d eertain feel
ing Of liking"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

Hard T1xne o11t-dOne.
OLD CLOTHES MADE NEW.
K. ". & b. DAVIS
Patent Clothes Pressing Compound, for
cOlOrilg and restoring SOiled ana
faded garments, to their orig
inaI brilIialcy. NY
J: +. Harry. has purchased the agency
for the state Of Virginia, and is prepared to
show to the Ladies and Gentlemen, Of
Staunton, the efficacy Of the above COM.
pound. lie may always be found at his
operating room. over the Law Office Of Bay
lor & Baylor.
Nov 4, 1S59-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04
BINDERY

y Opposite Baptist Cha"ch. ]. !.
CONTINU Els still to the general satisfaction Of
~ his custom ers, to BIND BOOKSy Of all is,
fnew and old, in the most substantial styles.
Is also ready exhibit great variety Of Fancy
Goods, of his own contrivanses, Csc much admired
by the Ladies) And will furnish any order Of
'D'' soi' a. 'N0' D' fIsSNf tKUFER,
Bindery, Opposite BAPTIST Church.
Staunton, Nov. 4, 1S5S-5n. i
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-04

g. M. PETINGIL & CO., No: 10 State
Street, Boston, and No. 119 Nassau Street, New
York are authorized agents for the ''v1NDICAroR'
and will contract for Advertfseientssa our loves
rates.
JOHN NJ. REXRODE, of Highland, is our
authorized agent for that county, to receive SUBJ
scrptions to the Vindicator, and collect claims due
his office.
TO ADVERTISERS.-T The Vindicator has a
Argc and increasing circulation in this and the ad-
ching counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
-vsrtisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
.erds greatinducements to THOSE who will use its
columns.