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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

AetcneF . maJ 1000 uaFTls maj 100
From the above it win be seen that Letch-
er's majority in this District is 1866, and
that Harris majority for Congress is 1856.
We have at last obtained an accurate a.
malysis of the vote of each county Of this
District FOR Congressman. 1t is certified to
in each case by one CT more gentlemen Of
intelligence and responsibility, and may be
implicitly relied upon. Any one having
any curiosity to see the tables sent, can in
spect them at cur Office. We have pre-
pared the following tabular statement, not
only for the purpose Of correcting and pre-
venting all erroneous impressions as to the
true character Of the result, but IN justice
to the Convention by which Mr.. Skinner
was nominated, and in support Of the posi-
tons assumed by Mr.. S. during the can
vass.
It will be remembered that Mr.. Harris
charged, ia the very outset Of his indepcmd-
emt career, that "a majority Of the Demo-
cratic uoters of the District did not aoaxt a
Contention, and that the Convention was
held in defiance Of the popular sentiment of
the Democratic party of the District, and
in utter disregard of their rights Mr.
Skinner, on the other hand maintained that
majority Of the Democratic party of the
District, ranging from 1413 to 2196, had
desired the Convention. Mr.. Skinner fur
Their predicted that he (Mr. S. would re-
ceive very large majority of the Demo-
cratic vote of the District, and that if Mr..
Harris we're elected, it would be in conse-
quence of the support he would receive from
the Wing and American parties, who would
unite upon him in order to defeat the Greg
ular nominee" and destroy the oyyaniza-
tion of the Democracy. The result has ut
terly disproved the assertions Of Mr. Harris
and has triumphantly established the state
ments of Mr. Skinner In proof of this we
ask our readers to examine the following
In preparing it the vote cast for Mr.. Letch-
er has been taken as the Democratic vote Of
the District, and that cast for Mr.. Goggin as
the Opposition vote. It was then ascer-
taired how many in each county had voted
CONFORMITY for Letcher and Skinner, how
many for Letcher and Harris, how many
for GOpgin and Skinner and how MANY for
Goggin and Harris, as follows:*
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

FOURTEEN PERSONS DROWNED. Sad re-
suit Of q pleasure excursion extra Of
the Adrian (Michigan) Expositor, July $.
has the following:
"A sad accident occurred yesterday after
noon at Clear Lake, Steuben county, Ind.
twenty miles south of HillsdalA, by the up
setting Of sail boat containing party OF
twenty-seNen persons, mostly ladies and
children, fourteen Of whom were drowned.
Several Of the number we're residents of the
town of Reading, Hillsdale county The
following are the names of those drowned
from Reading: Mrs. VIM. Turner and a.
dopted daughter, about five years old Miss
Louisa Turner, daughter Of Nelson Turner,
aged about twenty, who was formerly stu
dent Of Hillsdale College; a son Of Nelson
Turner, aged about nine years; Danford
Berry and wife, and brother, j Jefferson Ber-
ry- The following were from Hilisdale
county and Indiana: Mr.. Lyman Steele
aad sister-in law !; Miss Lampson, Of Wood
bridge. Mr. Sign, the owner Of the boat,
was also lost. The names Of the others we
have not yet learned"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

r WILL offer for sale, at public auction, in front
i of Messrs. Crawford and COchran's Store. in
4stauntoa, on Tuesday, the 9th day Of August, 49,
50; Three HOUSES AND LOTS: and an ont
LOT. belonging to the Estate of Micheal Oates,
decd. and situated in that part of Staunton known
as New Town. The property will be offered in
the following order, viz:
lst-The House and Lot now in the occupancy Of
Henry foech.
2d--The House and Lot now in the occupancy Of
Jacob Rohr.
3d-The House and Lot now in the occupancy Of
Henry Hyer.
4th-The Out Lot adjoining the lot of Lewis w.
Peace.
The Houses and Lots are very desirable property
for persons with small families. The occupants OF
the Houses will show them to- persons who desire
it, or will take pleasure in deing SO. The title
believe to be COED.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of Ave years will
be given upon the purchaser giving, bond with
approved security, with interest payable annually;
and lien retained as ultimate security. These
terms however, am willing to vary to suit purcha-
| Sers. NJ II. HANNAH.
| Executor of NJ. Oates, decd.
Staunton, July Is, ls59-tds, pr fee s3.95-Spee
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Humphrey MARSHALL ON SLAVERY IN THE

Humphrey MARSHALL ON SLAVERY IN THE
TERRITORIES. The Hon. Humphrey Mar
shall, Of Kentucky, writes to the Louisville
Journal concerning his views on The cues
ton Of slavery in the Territories. He says:
My view is this: The territorial govern
ment is the creature Of Congress, has Just
the capacity and no more that Congress
chooses to give it, and Congress cannot i'm
part to it power Congress it docs not it.
self possess
If the STAKEHOLDER has the right to carry
bis slave into Territory, and has the right
to hold him there as slave. (and the bred
Scott decision says he has this right, and
believe it, then my opinion is that the Ter
ritorial Legislature can neither abrogate, or
annul, or impair this right by its Legislation
and I said so in a speech made in Congress
last winter, and now repeat, that if the Ter
ritorial Legislature should pass law with
such object or effect. think it would be the
duty Of Congress to draw the Congressional
pen through the law and send it back to the
Territory as usurpation Congress had ob-
rogoted. l would not wait for the law to be
pronounced unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court Of the United States, but would act
upon it at once an Congress, ifI could get
Congress to do its duty in this regard.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

NAIL AND PASSENGER TRAIN GoINa EAST.
r EAVES Stanton daily at $40 m
IL .Waynesboro' :" TIA IA
GoING WEST.
Leaves Stanton daily Except Sun'y,) at 2.45 p IA
Passes Waynesboro' daily going West at lao m
Freight Train aoith Passenger Car attached,
GONG WEST.
Leaves Waynesboro Monday at $50 m
Leaves Waynesboro' Wednesdays, and Fridays,
at 1880 a
Leaves Stanton for Jackson's River on Wednes-
days and Fridays at DIS a N
GoING EAST.
leaves Jackson's river on Thursdays and Saturdays
at SIS a IN
Leaves Staunton same days for Greenwood at M
Leaves Staunton Mondays for Way 'boro t4.45 p IN
Mail Train going East connects at Gordonsville
with Orange and Alexandria Train for Washing
tor, Baltimore, &c. Mail Train going West con-
meets at Goshen with Stages for Lexington at Mill
boro' for Warm Springs; at Jackson's River for
Covington, White Sulphur, Lewsburg, sc.
Through Tickets can be procured at Staunton to
Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore, Cincinnati,
Pittsburgh, GAINESVILLE, Louisville, st. Louis, and
all important points in the West.
THOS. DODAMEAD, Gen. Supt.
y9P;nhoon6 .IuIy * 'hQ-tc
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The SCENE OF TIE LATE BATTLE There
is circumstance in connection with the
late battle of Solferino, says the New York
Herald, which would seem to prove that the
Austrians selected that ground for an en-
gagement with an admirable strategic OBJ
ject. The fight came off, it will be remem-
bered, on the line running from Solferino,
which is only a few miles southwest from
Peschiera, down to San Martina, village
lying Little south of the common road from
Cremona to Mantua. Within the space Of
about sixteen miles in length are situated
eight or nine towns and villages, some Of
which are very available points on battle
field, and, it appears, occupied conspicuous
positions in the recent action. This loca-
ton has for many years been the great re-
view ground Of the Austrian army in Italy,
and it has assembled there once or twice a
year for review. sometimes in numbers as
high as seventy or eighty thousand men,
The whole ground, then, was familiar to
both officers and men. They had fought
many sham battle On the field Of the late
bloody contest; had probably taken and re-
taken in mock combat every one of the po-
sitlons which they were compelled to attack
and defend on the Oath of June in the face
Of hostile battalions. This fact no doubt il
was, as much as any other, which induced
the Austrian generals to meet the enemy al
that spot rather than on the other side O.
the Mincio; and it mast have given the
Austrian troops great advantage over then
adversaries- circumstance which renders
their defeat verse one, and the victory
for the enemy still more glorious.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
1858 1924 1884 8s
1924 889
ki ner's Demo. mai 1899 H's Or mai 1885

Ski mn er's Demo- maj 1888 H'sOp maj 1896
It thus appears that Mr.. Skinner reeeiv-
ed a majority Of 2239 of the Democratic
vote over Mr. Harris, (Which is larger than
the majority which was claimed by Mr..
Skinner as being in favor of Convention.
while Mr.. Harris received majority Of
1906 of the Wing and American vote over
Mr.. Skinner. It is further shown that
while Mr. SINNERS Democratic vote is
greater by 4374 than his Opposition vote,
Mr.. Harris actually received $50 votes more
from the Opposition than he did from the
Democracy !; and that if Mr.. Harris support
from the Wings and Americans had been
only equal to his support from the Democ-
racy, bis vote would have been less by $50
and Mr.. Skinner would have been elected
IT, will be seen too that Mr.. SINNERS ma
jority over Mr.. Harris in the Democratic
vote is less by only 127 than Mr.. Letcher's
majority in the District over Mr.. Goggin,
and that while Mr.. SINNERS majority in
| Augusta of the whole vote cast was $50, and
in Rockbridge was 317, his majority Of the
Democratic vote of Augusta was 1900, and
ofthe Democratic vote of Feekbridge 1904
which majorities were reduced by the fact
that Mr.. Harris received tsco Opposition vo-
tes in Augusta for every ore cast for Mr..
/
Skinner, and in Rockbridge tvemty-sevess
to one. The further fact appears, by COM
pairing the vote cast for Mr.. Letcher with
that cast for Gov Wise. that there is a gaii,.
for MIR. Letcher in every County carried by
Mr., Skinner, and loss to Mr.. Letcher in
every County carried by Mr.. Harris. But
we leave the tables, without further COM
ment, to be considered by each man for
himself, adding the request that the press
of the District will, in a spirit ofimpartiafi-
ty, furnish to their readers an opportunity
of seeing, as part Of the history of the late
canvass, what We have here jotted down.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

MURDER s. Rookie and John Honey
man were lodged in Jail at Charleston, Ka-
nawha county, last week, charged with the
murder Of John Hagerman, whose body
was fsand, HORRIBLY mutilated, on the day
of their arrest, horribly mangled, in an old
cabin short distance above Maiden, in that
county. Each prisoner charges the other
with the crime. The cause of the murder
is not known, but is supposed to have re-
suited from an old quarrel.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
The Harvest.

From almost every portion Of the United
States in which the harvest has been COM
pleted, or is in progress, there comes the
most emphatic testimony to the fulness and
excellence Of the crops. Even in districts
in which the wheat was said to be DESTROYED
by the frost, it is now admitted that the
damage was greatly exaggerated. The Bal
tlmore American remarks that it has no re-
collection Of any year in which such unani-
NOUS testimony was borne in relation to the
abundant return which has rewarded the
labors of the farmer. InCecil county Md,
it is proposed chat the farmers shall unite
in grand Harvest Home, by way Of testi-
tying their gratitude to that bountiful Prov
idenee whose watehful care alone ensures te
man the fruits of the earth and the reward
of his labors.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
The Vote in this Congressional District
The Result, and how il was Effected.

We publish the vote in this Congression-
al District for Governor and for Congress
man. It does not differ from the table here
tofore published except in the county Of
Rockbridge, where an error was discovered
of taeenty votes against Mr.. Skinner. We
reproduce it now With this correction for
the purpose Of comparison with the analy-
sis of the vote for Congressman which fol-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The Persia carried out quite bcvy Of
notabilities; among them Mrs. Watts
Sherman, Senator Benjamin, John Van
Buren,, Richard OGorman, Rufus W.
Peekham, Alexander Duncan, ''Perish Gre
dit Beardsley of Utican, and Sir George
Bunham. Prince john now makes a
trip to Europe every summer, prefering tc
enjoy his vacation at the country places
and among the country gentlemen of Eng
land rather than at Newport or Cape May
Mr.. Van Buren, has daughter--a beauti-
full young cseatare-ia Europe completin 9
education.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Market House.

Our neighbor Of the Spectator suggest
the idea of converting the Market House,
which he contends has turned out a humbEg
and nuisance, into large and commodious
Gown Hall. It will be remembered by our
readers that we suggested at the time of the
building ofthc Market House the feasibili-
ty Of erecting above it such hall, but, our
worthy city Fathers thought differently, and
SO the enterprise fell through, or rsther new
er commenced. We fully concur with the
Spectator that such bah is an absolute me-
cessity, but that it would be expedient to eon-
vert the Market House into Hall, we doubt
That the Market at present is an unuttera-
bic humbug and nuisance, and that some
thing is wrong somewhere, and some BODY
is responsible we dent deny, but there is as
little doubt that good market is infinitely
to be desired, and can be established in our
town, with proper management. This
could be done If the proper authorities wolld
stir themselves to have the laws carried into
force, and also to enact yaaioas other .ordi-
aances, which could be enumerated, and
which would be to advantage.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Roraback's Compound
TOILET g. WASHING SOAP
by W. G.. I


Colgate Hull and Thompson too,
Nav boast of what their soaps can do,
But Roraback's Soap of all the rest,
Pm sure you'll find to be the best.
A cheaper soap cannot be found,
Four cents the cost of it per pound,
Twill cleanse your ribbons and your laces
And take off freckles from your faces,
1t washes well and with much ease,
Takes out all dirt and leaves no grease,
Twill soften too and white the skin,
And almost leaves you free from sin.
No greasy spot need now be seen,
Upon your garments white or green.
No printers ink can in them stay,
If Roraback's soap can have fair play,
No Iron mould need now remain,
Nor milldews, paints, nor other stain,
For Roraback's soap / now will say,
If tried will take them all away.
lie me this fact to you announce,
That Thompson's cost four cents per ounce,
That is, your merchants never fail,
To charge you this by the retail,
A washing soap can now be had,
To hear the price twill make you glad,
A pound of which costs three fourth cents,
Then purchase and you'll ne'er repent,
The Lawn dresses should rain shout,
That Roraback's soap was e'er found out,
One half their labor at an end,
And Roraback's soap is now their friend.
For family rights apply to
SWlNK HlTE
July Is 1859-3m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
Commissioners Sale of
Real Estate i'm The County Of Bath

IN pursuance of decree pronounced IN the CIR
H. cult Court of said County at the May Term 81
in which James G. Lair is Plainti
And William C.S. Jordan, William II. Hall and
Stephen A. Porter > Defendants
shall as Commissioner of said Court proceed
to sell to the highest bidder Tuesday, tae 9TH day
Of Augtst, 1859 at the Court House of said County
the land in the bill and proceedings mentioned con-
sisting of one tract of containing los ACRES,
lying and being in the said county OF Bath ON Stew
arts Creek adjoining the Scotch Town Farm. Tho
buildings consisting of Log Dwelling House
and other accessory out houses.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credi. of six and twelve
months ia equal enstamants by the purchaser CIV
ing bond xth.goad personal ,eurity with interest
from the date Of sale and the legal title retained
ultimate security Rntl the purchase money ispaid
4. e. CLEEK, Conner.
JuIv X lS5s-tds
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
In meeting of Augusta Fire Company

In meeting Of Augusta Fire Company
Saturday, July I'd, 1859, it was
Resolved, That the thanks Of this Com
pany be rendered to the Etna Fire Insu-
rance Company. Of Hartford, Conn, for q
donation of twenty dollars, and the present
of beautiful trumpet, through the LANDS
of their gentlemanly Agent, A. r. Kin
uey, Esq, and also to G. e. Pirce, ESQ.,,
as Agent for the Valley Insurance
Company, of Winchester, for donation Cd
twenty dollars.
Eutract from the minutes, -Teste,
JAS. Fl. WATERS, Pres.
+. POLLITZ. Sec'ry.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

TIE NATURALIZATION QUESTION The
Democratic County Convention which met
in St. Louis on the 30th Of June, passed a
resolution repudiating the principles of the
Cass- Hofer letter.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
COMMISSIONERS, SALE,

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
ID Highland county, rendered at its May term,
last, in the ease of Seybert Chew and Given, w.
John Cook and wife and others, we will proceed on
Saturday, the 18Th day of August nsrt, on the prem
ses to sell at public auction to to the bid
der that valuable tract of LAND belonging to the
waters of Jacksons River said County, about
two miles South of the Stanton and Parkersburg
Turnpike and seven miles from Monterey: This
Tract contains 81 ACRES. l36 acres OF which
are improved and under fence, and is one of the
grazing and hay Farms in the County. The mead
ows are Of the very best quality. Also at the
ime aud place will sell the interest of said Null
linax. decd. in the COMPANY SUR
FEY."
TER M 3.
A credit of six, twelve and eighteen months will
be given, the purchaser giving bonds with good
personal security, and the title retained ultimate
security W JOHN W " fl MYhns. Corners.
July s, 1859-4t.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Valuable Residence in Staunton

ETCR So l. r..
10y virtue Of decree of the last term of the Cir
Oscuit Court Of Augusta, rendered in cause in
which Thomas Niche is Plaintiff a nd Moses H.
McCue and Others are Defendants in Chancery,
the undersigned, appointed Commissioners for tn
purpose, will proceed, on Monday, the 18th day of
August next, before the door etthe Courthouse of
augusta county, to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, HOUSE AND LOT, on Main st. ),
near the Episcopal Church in Staunton, formerly
the residence Of Thos. J. Niche, and sold by him
to Moses H. McCue. The location is desirable, BE-
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of six. twelve and
eighteen months VIII be given on the pur chase
mone the purchaser giving bonds for equal install
ments, with good security, and lien is retsine on
the property as additional security.
ID. S. BELL, r,
JNo Il. MccUE, comrs'
July Is, ls59.-Spec copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

CouRr House BLOWN Or wITn GUSpow-
DER About four o'clock on the morning Of
the LIST instant, some scoundrel ignted a
keg of powder, which had previously been
placed under the Court House at Port Glib
son, Claiborne county, Miss, and about hall
the building was blown to atoms. The
SheriHe's Office, adjoining, was also destroy
ed, ahd his vault robbed eff about $40 900.
The occupants of the building is estimated
at from $40, ooo to S12, 900. No clue has
yet been discovered as to the perpetrators.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

SHIPMENT OF VEGETABLES AND iFRur.-
About 5000 barrels and boxes of vegeta-
bles and fruit, consisting Of apples, peaches
tomatoes, cucumbers, &C., were shipped
Saturday night from Norfolk, Va, to New
York; by the steamers Roanoke and Locust
Point.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
R In card addressed to the Peter

1B- In a card addressed to the Peters
burg Press, Roger A. Pryor, Esq, says
that for reasons with which it is unneces-
sary to trouble the public" he cannot con-
sent to become competitor for the seat
made vacant in Congress by the death Of
the late worthy and very highly esteemed
representative, the Hon. VIM. @. Goode.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The CROPS. Most of our farmers are
through cutting their wheat, and we learn
that the crop is remarkably fine. It was
thought the frost and hail would greatly in
Jure the wheat, but we are glad to find this
to be mistake. The corn is looking fine
but greatly In need of rain
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
J.. POLITE, Sec'ry

TWENTY THOUSAND WIDows.-Sir WAL
ter Scott admits that the battle of Waterloo
created in the British Empire fifteen thou
sand widows. It is probable that the recent
battle of Magenta has created at least TWEEN
ty thousand widows and sixty thousand or
phans.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15
EASTWOOD AT AUCTION.

r WILL sell at public aucfi,n on the on the 10Th
d dry Of august, that beautiful and desirable prop
erty near Stanton known as "EASTWOOD."-
Also on the same day aGuantity Of Household
and Kitchen furniture. TERMS made known
on day OF sale.
Also on the l2m Of Angnst my FARM of 25l
acres of fine wood land the rest productive, i'm
provable, sufficiently watered and well set in grass.
Also some Corn and Farming utensils.
PIKE POWERS.
July Is, 1s59-tds.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

The only exception to this method was in the
case of Shenandoah. In that County the 273 votes
cast flor sGOggin ascertained to be divided as
appears in che table; eli tor Harris, so for Skinner
and 6 not cast at all for Congressman-Harris's
Democratic vote was then ascertaned by deduc-
ting 2l7 from 1907 the whole vote cast for him. and
SO with STEAMERS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

POPULATION OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The Washington Cd. CO. Star estimates
the population Of that city at from $4,000
to $4,000.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

Fem L. Welsh, journeyman car
penter, Of Rockbridge county, Va, has
just fallen heir to $4,000 by the death Of
q relative
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

LyScm LAW IN KEsTycKg -fonsIsy1ile.
judy Mh.-0n yesterday a eafoa at Sanford,
Lincoln county, i'll this State, TOOK from the
county Jail, James Rousers, (who was a.
waiting trial for the murder of Mr.. james
Oldham in May last and hang him to the
nearest tree.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-15

INSANITY IN CAL1FoRN1A.-There are $50
patients in the California State Lunatic
Asylum, and the number increases at the
rate Of abat enc per day.