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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12

FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WEST AU-
GusTA GUARD. - The ladies', who never
weary in well doing, are busily engaged in
the very laudable purpose of getting up a
fair, to be held in the Town Hall, on the
22d Of Feb, for the benefit of the new and
elegant volunteer company, lately organ
lied in our town. The mere fact that the
ladies are engaged in this undertaking is
the surest omen Of its complete success
We understand that the proceeds Of the
fair are to be appropriated to the fitting up
Of an armory and drill-room for the CON-
pany. The ladies of the town and county
it is hoped, will contribute literally tow
ards the success Of the enterprise, for the
object is good one, ard with the ladies it
cannot fail
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Third judicial Section.

At large and respectable meeting of tho
citizens OF Fluvanna county, without respect
to party, held at the Court House on the
24th day of January, 1859. (Court day) to
consider the subject Of selecting suitable
candidate for the Court of Appeals, in the
place of Judge Samuels deceased.
On motion Of r. H. Poorc, Silas B..
Jones was called to the Chair, and Thomas
II. Tutwiler appointed Secretary.
K. H. Poore, after some appropriate re-
marks, offered the following resolutions,
which, after some remarks highly compli-
mentary to VIM. J. Robertson, made by B.
Il. Magruder, E. R. Watson, E. H. Lane,
r. [. Cooke and Walter D. Leake, in re-
spouse to calls made upon them by the
meeting, were unanimously adopted:
l. Resolued, That we have seen with
pleasure the answer of VIM. J. Robertson
to the application addressed to hin by the
citizens Of Albemarle, Louisa and Orange,
announcing that be is candidate for the
Office Of Judge Of the Court of Appeals for
this Jadici:s.ii Section.
2. ttesozued, That we unanimously and
earnestly unite with said counties in COM
mending him to the other counties of the
section, as eminently fitted, by his high in
tegrity. his legal attainments, his patient and
persevering habits of labor and industry,
and his unbending frmness of character for
this important station, and that we will give
him our cordial support.
3. Resolved, That these proceedings be
forwarded to the Richmond, Charlottesville,
Staunton and Scottsville papers for publica-
ton.
On motion. the meetingthen:: adjourned.
| S1LAs B. JONES, Chairman.
| THos. H. TUrwILER, Sec'y.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
MunpsB AND RoBssar.-A horrible MUIR

! MGRDsR AND KoBBHRY.-A horrible MUIR
der was committed at Jackson, Tennessee,
| on Thursday night, connected with which
was the robbery Of the branch Union Bank
at that place. The room of toe clerk Of
the Bank, Mr.. George y. Miller, adjoining
the bank building, was entered during the
night and he was murdered by means of a
hammer, with which his head was mutilated
in most horrid manner, and the brains of
the unfortunate man scattered over the
floor. The keys to the vaults were under
bis pillow, from whence they were taken.
the bank vaults robbed and then returned
to their proper place. The party or parties
to whom this double crime is chargeabze re-.
main in entire mystery, and as vet not even
suspicion has fallen upon any one. The
murder was not discovered until about noon
the next day, when the unusual circum-
stance of the bank remaining closed to so
late an hour aroused suspicion that all was
not right within, and led to the discovery of
the horrible tragedy. The amount Of mon
ey stolen is supposed to be small, the cash
Ter having left jackson on the day previous
for this city with all the bills of the institu-
ton in his possession, leaving only limited
amount of specie in its vaults, the exact ac-
count of what is missing is at present I'm :
known.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
EN NEARE w,.E7.

- o ~
FUNDING it inconvenient to give proper Allan,
- lon 70 property in the County, and naying ~
tefnlned TO settle my sOns ia the South / ane ia
slrous OF selling, l. The PITMAN FARM -,
the line 0! the Central Railroad and Scottsv.li-
turnpike, about ~ miles from stanton contair
ing iOI Acres; well improved with u WELLIV6
HOOE =, Barn, Stabling, Ice-house, Spring house
&c. About 100 Acres cleared, and IN 4 tins
state OF cultivation, and all set in grass and y.ry
productive. Is has on it choice collection of Young
truit trees, and is well watered. About IS acrss
are sown down In small grain, and under good fem
cing-a great portion being plank renee.
hazard nothing in saving that in my opinion thar
size for sale In the County.
Z. a small tract Of about thirty acres .;,,..sa
about "a miles from the above 1t has on IL ! 800
TWO STORY DWELLING HOUSE and q so
Offering fine home for mechanic, and i. wall ~ :,
tered, and convenient to market.
8. A tract OF 300 Acres in the Pastures a.
joining the lands OF VIM. Guv, ESQ, Has on J..
good Dwelling House, Barn and SAW Mil =
The land is admirably adapted for graziny- .,a
produces crops very WE'LL and is finely wat.rsdN-
being the land purchased OF Samuel Gwinn.
4. A HOUSE AND LOT in Staun.on in a.
part thereof known "New Town." The Hon.
Is TWO story with Kitchen and other out houses
.. A HOUSE AND LOT in Poiatsy,ll. abor.
one mile from stanton. The Lot cont aims an 49,
ana mas on 1t comfortable dwelling House.
VIII make my terms reasonable and accop mr.,
dating; and as am determined to SELL parsona =,
want OF the kind at property have for sai. will
md 1t to their interest to cali soon xnG bay
c.p - b. 4. FofNTs.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Nomination Of Hon. VIM. l.. Goggin.

Just before going to press we received a
Geographic dispatch informing us Of the
nominati,>n by the Wing Convention Of VIM.
L. Goggin, o. e Bedford. We suppose the
Opposition will tr.:.umphantly ask why there
was such death-struesg for the nomina-
ton in the Democratic L>'nventlon, when
everything went on SO smootl.ly in theirs
We suppose the true solution of the problem
is, that the Democratic nomination was
worth something, and that the Wing noml-
nation was worth nothing, and that Mr.
Goggin was about the only man of any pre-
tensions to prominence who would accept SO
empty an honor. At any rate, we most
heartily bid him to ego in lemons" but
at the same time assuring him that he will
certainly get most awfully and confoundedly
ssqucezed.''
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
@ NOW READ aw
Sent Post Paid on receipt of the k,rics :
NEW ILLUSTRATED

INV 1AAUO IVA lID
RURAL
These volumes are devoted to popular axnosi-
ton OF the more important branches of Ii,rsl
Economy ana hufa. art; thus promoting public
taste, enhancing domestic comfort, and dimiu,.h
ing the expenses anc increasing the profits Of ~,
raj Life and Industry. They are adapted 70 III
sections, Southern as we'll as Northern intar..,.
being faithfully represented therein. The serie.
comprises ~'
I II II USE:
Pocket Manual OF Rural Architecture, or How
to Build Houses, Barns and other out-buiid;poa
with many original designs Price in paper GOV,
ers, 80 cents in muslin, so cents
L H q RDEN.
Comprises Directions for the Cultivation ~
Kitchen Vegetables. Fruits, Flowers. and OrnoA
mental Trees and Shrubs, and an exposition Of the
Laws Of Vegetable Life and Growth. Price. in
paper covers 81 cents II muslin, SO cents.
THE FARM:
With Chapters on Agricultural Chemistry. .o;,.
manures, draining, irrigation, fencing, farm i'm.
PIGMENTS. etc. Illustrated Price in paper Gov.
ers, 80 cents; in muslin, so cents.
D 0 NJ ESTIC ANIMALS
Pocket Manual of Cattle, Horse and Sheep
Husbandry, with directions for the Breeding and
Management OF Swine, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits.
Dogs, ETC., the treatment of their diseases and a
Chapter on Bees Price, in paper covers, 80 cents,
in muslin so cents.
THE HoUSE-THE GARDEN--THE FARM
AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
Bouud in one large handsome gilt volume. NAV
be had for 81 so. 1t forms of itself Complets
Library of Rursl Affairs, and should have place
on the book she If Of every resident Of the countrv
Sent repaid by First Mail. Address
FOWLER 4 WELLS,
tl2-4t No. 3U6 Broadway, n Y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
New Advertisements.

Hodges Brothers, have availed them
selves of the indicator, as medium by
which to make known to the public that
they are in receipt of a large stock of goods
in their line. Our mercantile friends and
others visiting Baltimore, are invited to
give them call at No. % Hanover Street.
Ever ready to supply the wants of their
customers and the public generally, will be
found Messrs. Smith, Rhodes & Co., deal
ers in Hardware, Cutlery, &C., No. %
Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
Our friend A. Lang, has added largely
to his stock of Watches, Jewelry, &C., and
can be found at his old stand.
B. +. Points, offers Town Property and
Farms for sale. Land-buyers will lose
nothing by examining this property as a
bargain may be had
Mr. Thornton Berry, agent for the sale
Of McCormick's Reapers, is making prepa-
rations for the coming harvest.
Messrs. McClung & Peyton have placed
in the hands Of Mr.. VIM. NJ. Guy the claims
due them, and desire those indebted to paw
up the old score.
P. H. Trout & Co. are in receipt Of Ian
dreth's Garden Seeds together with other
articles in their line. to which they invite
the attention of their customers.
Capt. Koiner desires full turnout of
the Augusta Rifles" at Baskerville, on the
22nd instant.
DR.. Merillat invites proposals for the
erection of large building at the institu-
ton of the Deaf, and Dumb and the Blind.
For Agricultural Works see advertise
ment of Messrs. Fowle & Wells.
James Johnston warns the public against
selling to other persons on his account.
VIM. W. Fleming, ESQ.,, announces him
self candidate to represent Highland Co.,
in the next Legislature.
Geo. NJ Apple is also announced as a
candidate for Constable in the 18th district.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Trial Of the Rev. Daniel Downey

The third trial of the Rev. Daniel Dow.
ney for the killing of VIM. Mullins, COM
menced here on yesterday, Judge Kinney
of Rockingham, presiding The trial is
progressing more rapidly than heretofore,
and we think the evidence before the jury
will differ somewhat from that educed at
the former trials.
Counsel for the Commonwealth. Col. W.
H. Hartman and Capt. VIM. S. H. Baylor
for prisoner, Robert L. Doyle, Esq.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12


LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM KANSAS. We
are permitted to make the following extract
from private letter to gentleman in this
city:
LEcoMpToN, K. T., Jan. 81, 1859.
DEAR SIR: There is more of the pros
poets of civil war in the territory now than
there ever has been since have been in it.
DR.. Day and his son were taken, few
days ago, with thirteen stolen negroes. on
the other side Of the river, about i've miles
from this place.
He was taken with his son and the ne
groes into Weston. Mo. He is there vet.
Old Brown is above here about twenty
miles with fourteen negroes, stolen from
Missouri. He is surrounded. He is we'll
armed got reinforcement of thirty men,
and they were coming in from both sides.
The prospect is, there will be fight. He
captured two of our citizens and holds them.
Rumor says he has hung one They are
coming over from Platte county. Missouri
to rescue the negroes and take old Brown
The Governor of Missouri has offered re.
ward of $4,000 for Brown. Every thing
looks like fight.
Brown will fight, and he is we'll armed
and in two cabins. Yours, &c.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Mr.. Everett and the Mt. Vernon Papers

1t is very well for the fame Of Mr.. Ey-
srets that his reputation as man Of talent,
Is not to be entrusted to the Mount Vernon
papers, for, as might have been expected.
from the short time given him to scribble
OF these essays, they have turned out to
be the most decided and elaborate bores Of
the age. The subjects Of these papers are
selected with very little taste, and written
IN good English and a tolerable STYLE, but
containing nothing of wit, elegance or in
terest. 1t would seem strange at first blush
that Mr.. Everett, who is confessedly the
most polished and elegant orator Of his age,
should fail SO completely in this enterprise
IN which he has embarked, but in fact. moth
ing is more natural, and nothing could have
been prophesied with more certainty. We
suppose there is no department of literature
which has fewer ornaments, and in which
1t Is more difficult to excel than that which
MIR. Everett has undertaken. The art ~
writing weekly, and against time. lono H..
crary essays on subjects, in themse. cas- on
''rely embarrassing to the re.aer, and oulv
to Dc made 50 by lively, elegant and pithy
s'yle' unite1 with inexhaustable wit and
humor, has only been excelled in by Ad-
olson. Mr.. Everett is not an Addison nor
IS ne ever likely 20 become one, if the first
numbers of his Mount Vernon papers are
to be taken as indications Of his future Ia
bors. Although Mr. Eyerett's papers are
intensely boring and heavy, he is laborlne
In a good cause, and under the circum-
stances, we expect he is doing his best, and
we think the readers of the Ledger should
make ample allowances for any imperfec-
tons which they may discover in his writ
lngs. He has not thrust himself on the
public, and has devoted all his time and
talents to noble purpose, and we think
ne has right to demand, that essays writ
ten under such Instantaneous circum-
stances, should not be viewed with "crit-
les eye." ~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Observation-Disclosures.

There will be a Democratic Meeting in
shs Courthouse on the first day Of Februa-
~ County Court, to take into consideration
the holding Convention in the district for
the purpose Of nominating candidate for
Congress, to supply the place of the Hon.
John Letcher. We hope there will be full
meeting, as We wish fair expression Of
opinion.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Look Here Farmers of the Valley !

A agent for c. H. Mccormick, am still in n.
n REAPER BUSINESS, and in due timo ." ~, WI
have on, at the usual points, good sunnlv 60
best Machine in the World. Please send .Ho
orders early. Beware of all professeI two ouus
center draught, and hi, ge machines thov uo 90,
do. present few certificates below Rad ,h.ns
carefully, and | know you will act wisely 'A'A'
THORNTON BERRY.
Feb. II, ls5s.-4m Ag't Cor G, a. Mccormick.
MIR. 1HoRToN BERRY-SIR We are FREQ to GER
THY that we used Mannys Reapipg Machine Dor.
ton OF last harvest, and it failing to perform as wa
expected, procured OF you one Of McCormick'a
which performed in all respects to entire salts
faction, and especially in down and lodg ed grain
it far surpass ed the Nanny Machine, has more
strength and durability, is better adapted to iii
kinds of land and weather. much easier on ina
horses not njuring them at all and OF eupaN,,
light draught. RoBT. s. HAKNssxSeEa.
E. G. MooRMAN.
Mr.. THORNTON BEnnr-DEAR SIr II proorrsa
from you McCormicks Reaper and Morwer o1 - -
have used it two barvests in cutting nv grain and
grass Its performance, take pleasure IN saving.
fully equalled my expectations. The Reancr dfd
its duty admirably, even in tangled heavy wheat.
which, when not entirely fat, cot it so clean and
smooth that raker with an hours experience
could place the sheaves snugly, a careful bind
ing enabled me to dispense entirely with the use
of my cleaner.
The mower also did its duty well-my meadows
oelng covered principally with mixture Of clover
and timothy, the work was executed up to every
reasonable expectation. = RoBERr Cry.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
1901 1850.
SPRING TRADE.
Smith, Rhodes - 1@

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Hararare, Cutlery, Cans, Sada7rvy, In
chor Boiling Cloth, DC. de-,
No. 22 Pearl Street, Richmond. w..
III AVE now in Store, their Spring Stock. mr.
- chased mostly for Cash direct from Inc NJ
u1facturers, and they would respectfully invite ,hs
Merchants and Saddlers of Virginia, North Caro-
una ana tennessee, visiting this market. TO nm ~
animation 1' OF the same. They will guarantee -
sell their goods on equal terms with anv reov,sr
House, III any market. Their stock embraces .
greas variety OF goods, comprising in part, the fol-
ocythes-Grain, Grass, Clover, German. 40
49natns-siekles, Grass Hooks, Bryer HOOK, O..
dles hoes-Hilling Wedding, Grnbbnr. Garden
various qualities Rakes-Iron and Wood Ell,
nay ana Manure. assorted Chains-Coi Tr.ca
Log. Filth, Halter, Breast &C.. &c Staai'
last, Shear, German, English and Amar;ca,
Bilstered, &C.; Hollow are, Axes. Snr,n~.'
Nuts, Bolts, Washers, &C.; building Matar,si.
OF every description, great VARIETY Toos 1nr
Carpenters, Masons, Farmers Saddlsrs S,u;,hs,
&c. Cutlery-Pocket and Table. yaron. ~. ,
kers, large Stock Locks-Pad' Chest NE
Iill, Stock, set, &c, &C.; Horse and MuIs
Shoes; Horse Shoe Nails; Griifn's and r n
Horse and Mule Collars, large variety Rur'
gers ana Hoe Co.'S Circular X Cut. Min and
Fit Saws, assorted Saddles, Brides. Bits Stir
rups, Bkls., Webbing, Deer's Hair Hamas ~
Patent and Enameled Leather, pad and i.;n;n11
Skins, Bag Hides, &C., NC e
Richmond, Feb. II, lS59-ta8I0 ft~
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12

EASTER. Roman Catholic and Epis-
copal readers will be interested in learning
that Easter, which will be on the Oath Of
April this year, last fell on that day in
1871, and will not fall on the same date
again until 2,O11. Since the introduction
of the Gregorian Almanac this has only
been the case in the years 1889, 1907 and
1791- The period in which Eastear can
fall reaches from the 22nd of March (eaali-
est date) to the 25th of April, --latest date, J
leaving thirty-6ve different days for the eel
ebratlon of this festival. In this century
Easter will fall only once (lS86) on the la
test date, the 25th Of April.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
New Arrival of Jewelrv.

THE attention Of my friends and customers is re
spectfully called to my large additions receiv-
ed of all varieties Of JEWELRY, embracing now a
stock unsurpassed in richness style, qualities and
price. An examination Of my Stock will convince
the most sceptical that almest every taste can be
supplied, and at prices which challenge competi-
ton. My stock embraces Gold and Silver Lee
yer Watches, fine jewels by the best makers !;
the latest STYLES Of full sets Jewery, Rings Chains,
and variety Of articles which cannot be descrb-
ed. Of CLOCKS, varying in price from 50 to So,
viii keep on hand large stock. An examna-
tion is respectfully asked Of all u want of Jewery
Of any kind and full satisfaction guaranteed.
Ma Watches repaired and warranted to give
full satisfaction. a. LANG.
Staunton, Feb II, l859,-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
Convention.

At meeting Of the Democracy Of She
nandoah on Monday, the 7th inst, it was
decided that the Democracy of that county
favored the holding of District Conven.
ton
Let the Convention men of the other
parts Of the District take heart from this
movement in old Shenandoah. Push on
the pail.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12

EE- The local editor of the Enquirer
christens the Convention which is now in
session at Richmond, ''The Wing Newspa-
per's Convention" This is an admirable
name for it, for if ever an euitor had pc
culiar and personal title to any property
whatsoever, Ridgway, of the Richmond
Wing, has clear fee simple to the galvan-
lied Wing Convention, now sitting at the
metropolis. We think Ridgway with a
quill, blowing up huge coon's BLADDER,
and Letcher colapsing it by pin-hole,
would be a good picture for Punch.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
IMPORTERS or
HOSIERY, GLOVES,
EnIBROIDERrEs.
WHITE GOODN
Handkerchief,
SHAWLS, GRAPES,
LACES,
And . umsrous variety Of 9th
or articles. and
WHOLESALE DHALERR IN
AMERICAN
FANCY GOODS


Our warehouse, which we built expressly for o.r
own use, contains six hoors each 80 1870 feet And
the large stock and extensive assortment which we
keep, require its entire occupancy. No house in
any Of the Northern Cities, jobbing goods TO the
country, can present the same combined advanta.
ges to the country merchant, our stock Is nor
only large. but obtained upon conditions which win
defy competition.
We contract with the Manufacturers for all In.
American articles we sell, and send BUYER to Eu-
rope regularly twice year, to select o1r Foreign
goods. We are enabled thereby to offer great I'd :,
vantages IN prices, as well to get up stock at
sill times replete with the newest and most dcsrs.
BILE goods.
Merchants in good credit are invited to examine
our stock when they next visit Baltimore and they
WIZ N promote their own interest by doing 50.
panied by satisfactory references.
Baltimore, Feb. IL, lS59.-taSl0
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12

Tue WEATHER. The weather has been
90 uncommonly mild this winter, that
many of our townsmen doubt the probable
ity Of being able to fill their ice-houses. -
We are glad to hear that some gentlemen
living in town, and many in the country,
have already succeeded in gathering their
ice.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
New York DaiIV News.

We take pleasure in calling attention to
this large and interesting Democratic Jour
nal,a copy Of which may be seen at our Office,
as one Of the best papers Of the day. I'm
like most Northern papers, the News is not
found pandering to the whims Of such men
as Seward and Greedy, but is as sound on
the slavery question as it is in its Demo-
cratic principles.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12

FROM KANsAs.-.N. Louis, Feb. g.
Advices received here from Leavenworth
City state that the Kansas Legislature has
passed bill providing for the formation Of
a constitution and State government, and
also for an election ON the fourth Monday
in March, deciding for or against the hold
ing Of a Convention. If favorable, an cleo
ton for fifty delegates will be held on the
first Tuesday in June. The Convention
will meet on the first Tuesday in July, in
Wyandotte City, the Constitution submitted
to the people in October, and officers elected
under it in December.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-12
TO BrickIavers.

CARPENTERS AND TIMERS.
TIME undersigned, is instructed BIZ the Board of
i Visitors of the Institution for the Deaf, and
Dnmb, and the Blind, to invite proposals for the
erection of a
BRICK
about so feet by 60 feet. and stories thigh. Plans
and specifications may be by application to tho
undersigned aftor the 14th inst. The proposals
should be sealed, and must be hand ed in or be-
fore Friday the 4th of March next
J. C. M. MERILLAT,
Principal Institution d. D. B.
Staunton, Feb. II, -tdl-Spec copy.