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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

lRON CITY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
firTsBuReH, Pa. CHARTERED 1855.
SUo tudents attending January, 1858.
NOW the largest and most thorough Commercial
School OF the United States. Young men prepar-
cd for actual duties of the Counting Room.
>. =. SMITH, A. NJ. Prof of Book keeping and Sci
ence of Accounts.
A. 7. DoUTHET, Teacher of Arithmetic and Com
mercial Calculation.
j. A. HEYDRIoK and 7. C. JENKINS, Teachers OF
A. CowLEY and W. A. Miller. Profs, of Penman-
ship.
SINGLE & DOUBLE ENTRY BOOKKEEPING,
AS used in every department of business.
COMMERCIAL AR1THMETIC-RAPID BUSINESS WRITING
DETECTING COUNTERFEIT MONEY
MRRcANTILE eoRREsPoNDENcE-coMM Law
are taught and all other subjects necessary for the
success and thorough education of a practical bu-
siness man.
lie PREMIUMS.
Drawn all the premiums in Pittsburgh for the
past three years. also in Eastern and Western Cit
les, for best Writing.
NOT ENGRAVED WORK.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Students enter at any time-No vacation-Time una
hmited-Review at Observation-Disclosures assisted in
obtaining Standardization for Full Commercial
Course, $50, OO-Average time to II weeks
Board, w. 90 per week--Stationery, $6.OO-Entire
cost, $4,000 to $40 90.
ministers sons received at half price.
For Card-Circular-Spec Of Business and
Ornamental Writng-nclose two stamps, and ad-
dress F. W. JENKINS, Pittsbu. gh, Pa.
Oct. %, 185S.-ly,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
NATIONAL HOTEL.


THIS LARGE AND COMFORTABLE HOTEL
= is again open for the accommodation Of the
Public. have secured the services of
VIM. II. Garbery ESQ,
formerly Of the VIRGINIA HOTEL late of the
AMERICAN HOTEL, long and fayorably known
as Hotel Keeper, who will devote his entil time
to the business 1t isstuated in the business part
Of the town, and is well suited and convenient both
for the Travelling Public and the Country Trade.
All OMNIBUS
will always be found at the Depot on the arrival of
the Cars, to carry passengers to and from the Ho-
tel, free of charge. Neither trouble nor expense
will be spared to make all comfortable who patron
ize the House. The Stabling is large and superior
to any in the State, and will be attended by first
rate Ostlers.
GIVE THE NATIONAL A TRIAL.
Country custom will be charged for Dinner and
Horse feed SO cents when the cash is paid, or Is
cents when booked.
M. G.. HARTMAN.
Stanton, Jan. Is, lS59.-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

Extract of letter from Thomas r Leavitt, ESQ.,,
an American gentleman, now resident in Sidney,
New South Wales, dated January II, 1858.
ri had tent made in Melbourne in 1858, in
which there were over three thousand yards of
Sewing done with of Grover & Bakers Ma
chimes, and single seam Of that has outstood all
the double seams sewed by sailors with needle and
tacsme.'
S. W. CLApp, Agent, Mechanics Institute, 9th
Street, Richmond. Va.
Send for circular.
Feb 10, lS59.-6m
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
N Il IC 81

TNHE Subscriber having sold and assigned to Mr..
4 THOMAS j. BURKE all the Notes and Ac-
counts due the Republican indicator office,
those indebted to the Office for subscription prior to
the LIST of july and for advertising pror to the 18th
Of October, 1885, will please pay their respective
accounts to him.
Those having accounts against the office can set
tie with either Mr.. Burke or myself
December ~, 1856 ABSALOM KOlNER
positively the Last NOtice.-An persons
i knowing themselves 20 be indebted to the Vim
dictator Office, for Subscription Advertising, du-
and A. Koiuer indigiduslly, are requested to come
forward and pay up. As have upwards of So, 600
in accounts due to the Office it is impossible to
call upon all those indebted personally. Your
prompt attention to this matter will greatly oblige
me, and save cost, as am determined to coerce
payment. THOS. j. BURKE,
ASSIGNEE of Koiner Y ost.
dan. Is, 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
RICHARDSON'S
ZR NH II I'VE VS..

DamaSkS, Diapers. &c.
TONSUMERS of RICHARDSON'S LINENS,
~ and those DESTROYS of obtaining GENTrNE GooDs,
should that the articles they purchase are seal
ed with the full name of the firm,
RICHARDSON, SONS &c OWDEN,
guarantee of the soundness and durability of
the Goods.
This caution is rendered essentially necessary as
large quantities Of inferior and defective Linens are
prepared, season after season and sealed with the
name of RICHARDSON, by Irish Houses, who re-
CARELESS of the injury thus inflicted alike on the
American consumers and the manufacturers of the
genuine Goods, will not readily abandon business
so profitable, while purchasers can be imposed on
with Goods of WORTHLESS character.
j. BULLOCKE & j. B. LOCKE,
Agents, 81 Church Street New York.
Sept. Is, lS58.-lY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
es do not Despair /!
MN~ AN OLD INDI

rs AN OLD INDIAN
DOCTOR, UNCAS BRANT,
while a Mission airy smcng TIE
Indians of the Rocky Noun
tains, discovered a RARE
PLANT, that proves to be a
certain cure for Consumption,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Liver
Complaint, Nervous Affections
Coughs, Colds, &c. Having
now made his fortune and re-
tired from business, he will
send &he prescription and di-
rections for preparing the
medicine free Of charge to all
who desire it, and will send to
his agent, enclosing two stamps
C cents), to pay the return
letter, with a description of
their symptoms. The old Doc
tor has cured more than 5000
cases .Gf Consamptiqn alone,
ana hopes all afflicted people
will avail themselves of this
opportunity, as the Doctor
wishes to do all the good he
can before he dies. Address
ell letters to
DANIEL ADEE,
Box 1881 p. o., New York,
Who is his sole agent.
-1y
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

" W. "A L f. n IN ~
ow before the public.
| One dose often re-
lpeated is a sure cure
for CHOLERA MoRBus,
and a preFeetiye Of
CHOLERA.
Only one bottle Is
needed to throw out of
THE system the effects
of medicine after a long
sickness.
One bottle taken for
lJAUNDIcE, removes alb
sallowness or aanatura
color from the skin.
One dose taken o
short time before eat
ing gives vigor 20 the
appetite and makes the
food digest well.
/ One dose, often re-
peated, cures Chronic
iDsorrh0a in its worst.
form, while Summer
and Bowel Complaints
yield almost to the first
!dose.
A few bottles will
cure ,Dropsy by excl
ting the absorbents-
We take pleasure in
r e 9 o m IN e D ding this
medicine as a preven-
tive for Fecer and Agus
Chills, Fever, and all
Fevers of a Bilious
tgpe. 1t operates with
, certainty, and thou
sands are willingto tes-
fifty to its wonderful
Virtues.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
10 the Democrats and Opposition
OF AUGUSTAi

A s the time is fast approaching when you will
~ be called upon to select Governor Lieut..
Governor, Congressman, dc and it is highly i'm
P 2, that yo9 should not only appear at the
undersigned would respectfully call your attention
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
GOLD MEDAL PREMIUM
PIANO-FCRTESi
WILLIAM KNARE e.. CO


PIANO-FCRTESi
WILLIAM KNABE & CO.
MANUFACTURER or GRAND and SQUARE
PIANO-FORTES,
Nos. 1, 8, 5 and NORTH EUTAW ST.,
Opposite the Eutaw House,
Have also opened NEW SALES-ROOM at
207 BALTIMORE STREET,
Between Charles and Light Streets,
On the premises occupied in part by Mr.. Henry
McCaffrey, as Music Store,
Where he shall keep constantly on hand fine as
sortment of Grand AID Square
PIANO-FORTES AND MELODEONS.
Being extensively engaged in the business will
sell either Wholesale or Retail on the most accom-
modating terms.
All Instruments ofmy Manufacture are guaran-
tied for five years.
@A- Particular attention is paid to the selection
ofINSTR UWENIS for distant orders and a priv
ilege Of exchange granted at any time within six
months from the day of sale:
@a- PIANOS EXCHANGED, HIRED AND
TUNED. VIM. KNABE& co.
May "a, 1857,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

mOny in it's favor.
Mix water in the mouth with this Fnv;rorator
| and swallow both together
PRICE ONE DOLLAR BOTTLE.
DIX. SANFORD, Proprietor, No. 345 Broad
way, sew york Ketaied by all Druggists.
| Sold also, by II. S. EicheIberger, w. b. Young.
and 2. Il. Trout & Co, Staunton
! March l9. lS59.-lr
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

Extract Of u Letter from Cassius II. Clay.
WHITEHALL, KY, Sept, 1857,
MEssRs. GROVER BAKER :-Gcnts,-The Sewing
Machine is received, and we put it at work at
once. 1t is beautiful thing, and puts everybody
iato an excitement and good humor.
With respects, am yours,
CASS1US NJ. CLAY.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
TESTIMONIALS.

Letter of Senator Hammond, of South Carolina.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ID, 1858.
SIR In reply to your letter, asking my opinion
of Grover Bakers Sewing Machine, take plea
my expectation. After trying and returning Others,
have three of them in operation on my different
places and, after four years trial. have fault to
find. Yours, respectfully,
(Signed) j. II. HAMMOND.
To M. A. Ransom, Esq, Hamburg, S. G.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
nmHMoND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
ia 6 III #

q
ia - t. -. -
1859. NOTICE. 1903.
TO PASSENGERS GOING NORTH
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLER.
.ryIRoUGH TICKETS AND THROUGH CHECKS.
GREAT NOR THERN ROUTE.
Carving the Great United States Mail.
TWICE DAILY-Sunday night excepted
BETWEEN
RICHMOND, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON,
BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK,
and all important points West, via Acquia Greek
and Washington, over the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and POtO-
mac Railroad.
To the Potomac River, Is miles; and by Splendid
and comfortable steamers thence to Washington,
IS miles, in all 100 miles in hours being com,
Portable and perfectly and perfectly safe rate OF
speed. ..a7eop NJ
81 Raoosoe under charge of Special Agents,
CHECKED THROUGH to Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York.
Thromrh tickets can be procured at the following
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
Coats, Pants, Vests. Hats,

and in fact everything needed to adorn the OUTER
MAN. We deem it Unnecessary to enumerate our
stock, even speak in its praise, as we WAND-
FACTURE OUR OWN GOODS, and an exam
nation will convince all that we sell GOOD GOODS
at fair prices.
Remember the Old Stone House, opposite John
bargains. STEINER 4 BRO.
Stanton, April 23, 1859 -3m-Spec copy 3m.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
JOHN r. REGN AULT,
UPHOLSTERER AND PAPER-HANGER,

JOHN - IL ESTIN "a O1 IL
UPHOLSTERED AND PAPER-HANGER,
No. 1872, Main Street, Square above
New Custom House,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
TTAS on hand large assortment of FRENCH
IL AND AMERICAN
PAPER HANGINGS AND BORDERS.
Also, Brocatele, Satin Delaine, Damask, Moreen,
Chintz, Lace and Mouslin
Window Curtains
Cornice, Gallons, Cords, Tassels, Curled Hair,
Moss and Shuck MATTR e SSE; WINDOW
SHADES AND MATING; FLOOR AND Ia
BILE OIL CLOTHS; CARPETS, r UGS, MATS,
DC. Which will be sold on terms that cannot fail
to please.
ms- Rooms. Halls, &C., Papered in Town or
Country. Upholstery work, of every description,
done in the most improved style.
Richmond, Feb 26, 1s59.-ly
WIN. d. TOMPKINS, JAS. E. TOMPK1KS,
OF the late firm of E. G. Formerly of Albemarle,
w. D. Tompkins, Of late a partner in the
Richmond Va and for concern of Staples Martin
merly of Albemarle. & Co., StauntOn, Va.
W. D. TOMPKINS & BRO,
Commission Alerlbants
Opposite the Flour Sheds. Basin Bank,
RIG n NJ o N D, v A..
SOLICIT CONSIGNMENTS OF
Flour, Tobacco, Wheat, Corn, 4 Produce
Generally,
And give their prompt personal attention to all
business entrusted to them.
LtJeYL Adcances made on Constgmnaents
IN Store.
September IL, lS57.-1y.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

Hon J G Harris, Governor of Tennessee, writes
"My wife has had one of Grover & Bakers Fa-
miy Sewing Machines for some Tina, and am sat-
sfied it is one of the best iabor-saying machines
that has been invented: l take much pleasure in
recommending it to the public
April 3, 1858. J G HARRIS.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

ME" LAT STORE:
At No. 50 Main Street,
RIC HMOND, VA.
F. r A n X B L N # O RID.
LATE THE CONCERN
BINFORD DICKINSON & WISIGER,
WOULD inform the public that he has taken the
w Store, No. 80 Main Street, two doors above
his Old Stand, where he will always keep full
sortment of
HATS, CAPS AND STRAW GOODS.
His present stock is ENTIRELY NEW all having
been bought this season.
COUNTRY MERCHANTS ale particularly in
yited to examine his goods. FARMERS AND RETAIL
BUYERS GENERALLY will always find a well assorted
stock to suit their wishes.
FURS of all kinds taken in exchange fer goods.
February 10, lo59.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
EVANS & WATSON.

EVANS & WATSON.
IMPROVED SALAMANDER SAFES,
No. Is SOUTH FOURTH STREET,
PHILA DELPHIA.
Banks, Vaults, Bank Locks,
Fire Proof Doors. for Banks and Stores,
Iron Shutters, ir On Doors, and Iron
Sash, for Fire Proof buildings,
Seal and Letter Copying dresses,
Jewelry Safes, &c.
D. W. KENNEDY, Agent, Stanton.
@a- Orders respectfully solicited.
jane s., i958.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF

FUR THE hAP1D CUhE Of
COUGHS, COLDS, HOARsENESs, INFLU.
ENZA. BRONCHITIS. WIIOOPING
COUGH, GROUP, ASTHMA, IN
CIPIENT CONSUMPTION,
end for the relief of copsumptiye patients in advanced
stages Of the disease.
We need not speak to the public of s virtues.
throughout every town. and almost every hamlet of tho
American States its wonderful cures Of pulmonary COM
plants have made it already known. Nay, few the
families in any civilized country this continent with
out some personal experience Of its effects and yet
the communities any where which have not among them
living trophy Of its victory over the subtle and dan
most powerful antidote yet known to for the form
abe and dangerous diseases Of the pulmonary organs, II
s also the peasaptest and safest remedy that be EN-
poyed infants and young persons Parents should
have it in store against the insidous enemy that steals
upon them unprepared. We have abundant grounds to
believe Cherry Pictorial more lives BY the con-
sumptions it prevents than those it cures Keep 1t by
you and your colds while they are crspe nor neg
iect them until human skill master the lnexoraoie
canker that fastened on the vals eats your lie away
All know the dreadful fatality of lung disorders and as
they the virtues of this remedy we need not DO
than them it is still made the Dest IL can
most perfect possible and thus afford those who rely on
1t the best agent which skill can furnish Tor tne cure
PREPARED By DR.. ]. G. AVER,
Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass
AND SOLD By
AGENTS.-C. H. Eichelberger & Bro, W. I
Young. pr. I. II, y j. G. Kinney, Stanton.
VIM. WithroW, Jr., Naynesboro',
j. 7. Antrim, Greenyile, and by all dealers II
Medicine.
Wholesale by G. Purcell, Ladd s Co., Rich
mond.
July II, 1s5s.-1y.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
July 81, 1858. -1y.

CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
At Spring Hill, Augusta County, Va.
TJNliE subscriber, thankful for the liberal patron
4 age extended to him, respectfully informs the
pHhlic, that he is now engaged ia toe manufacture
ROCKAWAYS, &C., of the best and most durable
material, and CT neat patterns and elegant finish,
which he is prepared to sell at prices, correspon
ding with the times.
He has always on hand supply OF
CARRIAGE AND BUGGY HARNESS
OF neat finish and good workmanship.
The attention of purchasers is invited to his
splendid Stock on hand, as he feels confident bet
ter bargains Or more durable and more serviceable
vehicles cannot be procured any where, He asks
examination of his stock.
@sa- New work exchanged for old-and old
work repaired on moderate terms.
March 20, 1853.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
IMPROVEMENT IN LIGHTNING RODS
LMHTN7NG RODS

LIGHTNING RODS
now in use. This combines all the advantages {
those now IN use, with the additional advantage,
that being made entirely OF COPPER, it combines
all Others from first to last. and Prof. Olmstead, ct
New York, states that it is
THZRTYSETEN TINES
better than the iron rod, in its conducting power.
This is owing to the Copper. This Rod can he fur
nished at as checp rates the other.
Persons wishing to secure themselves against tts
danger of the elements, are requested to call On
HUGH CONNELL, Agent.
May l, lS5S.-.tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
VIRGINIA HOTEL,

McCLUNG & CO., PrOpriet0rs.
THE Partnership lately in charge of (this) the
L above named Hotel, having expired by limita-
will, under the social name of McCLUNG & CO.,
continue to keep said Hotel open for the accommo-
dation Of the public in a style worthy in all res
poets OF its well established reputation. They have
engaged, as assistant, Mr.. WIN. d. GILKESON
lately Of the National Hotel Of this place.
~. AZ persons indebted to said Hotel rqder it,
late management are requested to hold themselves
in readiness to make prompt payment, it being ex-
ceedngy desirable to close up as soon as possible
the affairs of. the late partnership.
Jan. 8, 1859. MCCLUNG DC PEYTON.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
GABRIEL HIRSH,

one OF the largest stockholders in Che concern for
tho purpose of cultivatng fraternal feeling with
al mankind, has extended it as far as the city of
Staunton, where it is performing some of the great
est achievements Of the age in the way of exhibit
ing at his old stand, on Main Street, one of the
largest and most complete stock of Goods ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder,
however, even surprising the operations Of the Ca
bic. is the 0HLgEsE JUGGLERS, ON exhibition
in his window, where the prettiest in the coun-
try is always to be found engaged in repairing
Watches and Jeoelry. The $4,000, offered some
time since is still in the hands of responsible gen.
tleman in Stanton, ready to be handed over to
tiny one who will bring forward superior work
man in his line. G.. HIRSH.
Saunton, Oct. 49, 1859,-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01

Passengers breakfast and sup at Ashland, and
dine on board the comfortable steamers between
Acquia Greek and Washington.
Ma For further information, apply at this office,
Broad Street, Shockce Hill.
JAMES b. WINSTON, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
SAM'L RUTH, Supt.
Office r. +. & T. r. K. Co., :
Richmond, April 2, 1S59.-ly)
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
THE LIVER INVIGORATOR \!
PREPARED BIZ DIR. SANFORD,
compounded Entirely fir m GUMS.

Is ONE OF THE BEST 'PURGATIVE.AND
Liver MEDICINES now before the public
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
The ATLANTIC CABLE SURPASSED

CHzyVESE JUG GLEKN,
ON EXHIBITION AT HIRSIi'S STORE.
NOTWITHSTANDING the failure of the Allan
~ tic Gable to come up to the expectations of
some of the knowing ones of the Old and New
World, yet
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-07-01
NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.

NEW COMMISSION HOUSE.
TINE undersigned has taken the house formerly
i occupied by w. Smith, Esq, on the S0UTM
SIDE OF CARY STREET, and directly opposite
Messls. Dunlop, Moncure & Co., where he propo
sses to do
GENERAL COMMISSION BUSIN ESS
and will give hisspecial attention to the sale Of TO
BAcco, WHEAT AND FLOUR, and in fact to every ar
ticle that may be consigned to him. He hopes, by
strict and prompt attention to the interests of his
patrons, to merit the confidence of his friends and
the public generally.
Very Respectfully, p. A. WOODS.
Richmond, Feb rs, l859.-ly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
BURNING A NEGRO AT THE STAKE

A .or,esnondent of the Maysvile Eagle gives
tho foIlownp particulars of the recent burning %
a negro at Troy, Kentucky, for the muroer u N''
master: s,,.s took
On New Years day the annual negro sales 90
nlace at Troy the county seat, and there was qu'e
p'" ao,,ant;on IF neople there; everything went on
s,oootblv until about 3 o'clock IN the evening"
when MIR Jas Galway, brother-ln-iaw OF tne .I
ceased mounted upon an old goods-oox peio'e enc c
store-door, and addressed the people for about NJ
teen minutes. He said if the mass OF the people
felt as he did, and would do their duty, wnich ne
believed they would, that they would take 'ue
black murderer out of Jail and burn MIN az tue
stake in the presence OF all the negroes ma
there to set an example before them, ana snow y
them what will be the result of all suck conduct
! there should ever be such again. AND ne cioseu
NV SAVING. CAL that feel as I do will follow me-
He then leaped from the stand, and there was
general shout given and he led the way to the JAIL
and nine-tenths of the multitude followed. on
arriving at the Jail they found the shern ana jail
or, who did all they could to suppress the mop: OUT
all to no purpose. o
! Tbev now mustered some 800 or 1000 strong.
They then commenced with sledge hammers,
crowbars and axes, and in about hour entered
the iai and brought forward the victim (the negro
murderer) They marched him to the centre OF
the Jail yard drove down a large stake and chained
linn III an erect position, hand and feet fast to the
stake There was an abundance OF shavlngs and
fine split wood piled around hini-this consumed
some half an hour During this time the negro
talked to the negroes that gathered around him
He told them that he had good master, and that
he was ALWAYS treated too well and given too many
liberties and for them to take warning In time and
never do as he had done. Then the torch was ap-
Piled and he seemed to be entirely indifferent about
it until the flames began to burn as high as his
knees Then he began to twist, and snort, and
croan and in about minute more he commenced
to scream He gave some of the most hideous
screams that l ever heard come from any human AZ
being I could not stand to see any more and left
When left the flames were burning as high as his
head was only spectator took no hand either
for or against think that there were some
1000 to 1000 people to witness this dreadful scene
and 200 or 800 negroes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-08
From the Wilmington Herald.
LINES.

Pleasure is transient, and hope is deceitful;
.Joy is as feeting as sorrow is long;
To-day we are happy, tomorrow despairing,
In doubt and uncertainty wandering on
A few CLEANS of sunshine through dark broodD,
clouds
D;speI for moment our lowering fears;
But soon the dark pail of adversely shrouds,
And renders the change the more painful to bea,
Hone bids US be cheerful and never despair;
While there is life there is hope, it assures US
Be the night Ter so dark on the morrow twill be cea,
And the sun look much brighter and glorious
A clear, cloudless sky, one can never expect
Forever to last unattended by storms;
Nor long pleasant life; of all cares bereft
Without an accompanying trouble or thorn.
Be never cast down by adversity's frown;
Nor elate by false Fortunes smile;
The former though gloomy can never last long
And the latter quite often beguies.
Wilmington, N. G. UNCAS.