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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
WASHINGTON CRY, D. g.,
September "a. 1859.

OeptemOer "a, 1909.
Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON:
Dear Sir-A friend, writing to me re-
Gently from Richmond. Va, states it as a
common rumor there, that you are an enc
my of Gov. Wise, and have been denounc-
ing HIM for his Donnelly letter. In reply.
| have affirmed that there must be an error
in the matter, for / know you SO we'll, I was
satisfied you would not endorse the dishon-
ora5e conduct of those who have made Gov,
Wises private correspondence subject Of
public comment, by noticing, in any way
whatever, what was not legitimate ques-
ton for public consideration.
If am right in my estimate of your char
acter, as think am, do me the favor Of
saying so, as I deem it not only due to you
but also to Gov. Wise's Southern friends,
that they, at least, should understand you
harbor no unfriendiy feelings towards him.
/ am of the opinion, the rumor in ques-
ton originated ia mere unauthorized news
paper reports.
At the same time, if you have no objec-
ton let me have your views upon either the
necessity, Constitutonality, or propriety,
Of Congress passing such law, or laws, as
may be necessary to secure the rights of
property in slaves in the Territories Of the
United States, as distinguished from
that power claimed for the Legislative
branch of the General Government, by GER
tain political parties giving it absolute con-
troll over the institution Of slavery, whether
in tie States or Territories.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, your obd't sev't,
THOMAS FITNAM
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
FORM OF PROXY.

Kno,c all mon By these presents: That we the an
dersigned, being Stockholders in the Valley Turn
pike Company, do hereby constitute and appoint
our true and lawful Attorney and
prexy, to represent each of US in the annual and
other meetings OF the Stockholders Of said GONNA.
ny. held within tweiy e months from the date here
OF, when we are not personally present, or repre-
sented by some otherp proxy Of subsequent appoins-
ment, with full power and authority at such annu-
al or other meetings to give such vote or votes and
to do such other act or acts as each of us could
or do as member, of said meeting, if we were per-
soaally present, and we do hereby ratify and con-
iirm whatever vote votes, act or acts, our said
attorney may lawfully give OF do for us in pursu
Witness our hands and seals this day of
1859.
: Signature s'a Signature oi 10.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
EF We are Glad to have the opportuni-

AT We are glad to have the opportunl-
ty Of laying before our readers the letter Of
Hon. Daniel S Dickinson in reference to
the notorious Donnelley correspondence.
Mr.. Dickinson, with frsnkness that does
him credit, throws the full weight Of his
honorable name and exalted talents into the
scale, and fairly and without let, interprets
Gov. Wisc's letter into the sentiments Of an
impetuous friend, who even too in the con-
6dence of supposed social intercourse was
guilty Of no political error. Already have
we repeatedly expressed our conviction that
most ridiculous importance has somehow
been attached to this teapot tempest, and
that if let alone it would soon subside Of it.
self, aad we insist that Mr.. Dickinson may
be allowed, if he chooses, to retain the name
Of tse oopyist if he has it in his possession,
which in all probability he has not. 1t does
not much matter who the man Donnelley
may be, and it certainly is matter of sub
lime Indifference to the world whether Mr..
Cassidy continues to be coincidence, )" or
turns up again as Gentleman Cassidy. In
fine we do trust that the "possum skim is
lost at last, and that we shall never again
hear of this most absurd Of mares nests.
To TIE Editors of the E,,qnirer:
WAsHINaroN Cry, D. G Oct. 5, SO.
Messrs. Editors blige me by giving
the enclosed correspondence place in the
columns of the Enquirer.
Yours, respectfully.
TEos. FIrNAM.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
THR LOST RAL1oo,


The LOST BALLooN1sTs. La Mountain
and Paddock, the missing balloonists, have
been traced little farther. They were
seen about six o'clock on the day Of their
ascension over the town Of Pitcairn. IN st.
Lawrence county, n Y, about fifty miles
due northeast Of WATERFOWL. They were
then, it was supposed, about five miles a.
bcve tine earth, and were travelling with
great velocity. The Troy Times says:
We learn from WATERFOWL that Mr.. La
Mountains valve and rope were in perfect
order before he started, and that his balloon
was charged with hydrogen gas. The only
thing that can burst balloon is the rapid
expansion of gas from ratification to COM
pass beyond its receiving capacity. OF
course if the neck is open, as it should al
ways be, sach expansion could not take
place, because the discharge would always
compensate the increase Of bulk But ifthe
neck was closed and the valve in order, this
would afford a safe vent through which the
gas would rush rapidly-and hydrogen,
which is very light, particularly 50. Then
even if the balloon had burst, it is no unu-
sual circumstance, for aeronauts have esca-
ped such an incident 1t is not considered
a dangerous operation at all. There is a
certainty that the cloth, On being emptied,
must from parachute, and give gentle
fall. Professor Wise burst his balloon
twice once by accident, and once at Allen
town, Pa by design, having announced
that he should do so. In both instances he
descended with the most perfect ease. Mr..
Green, the most careful aeronaut in Eng
land, burst globe when about four miles
above the earth, and it was at once inver-
ted, filing with air and coming down gent
" and securely We have read of dozens
of instances in which balloons have burst at
great distances from the earth, and not in
one where anything serious has resulted from
the accident.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
Indian Murders.

The latest news from the plains informs
US that the Indians were becoming exceed
ingly troublesome and hostile. Two Of the
Santa Fe mail party going out had been
killed by the Kiowas at Pawnee Fork, near
midway between Independence, Mo-, and
New Mexico.
This result could not have been other
wise than anticipated by those who have
been at all observant of the totally in
efficient and suicidal policy pursued by the
Indian Bureau towards the Plains Indians
There is much connected with the treatment
of these Indians which deserves the attention
of Congress Fraud. corruption and gen
eral carelessness and almost criminal imbe-
cillty, have signalized our connection with
these savages, and that, too, in the face
Of proof thereof as convincing as evil
dence of holy writ. Either more eff
Gent system of management should be re-
quired from the Indian Department, OF the
dogs of war should be let loose an9 the
sword drawn to be sheathed in their miser-
able. filthy earcasses until the race is extir-
minated.
Let the press Of the country everywhere
ring the solemn protest to the butchery of
American citizens by heartless savagcs into
the ears of the proper department until a
reformation is effected.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

The undersigned hereby give notice that from
this date they viii decline the publication Of Chan
Gerry Orders and other legal advertisements, unless
regular advertising rates nor will they certify to
che publication Of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance. or unless payment is as
sumed by some responsible person. They are forced
TO take this position from the fact that they rarely
get anv com pensation for such advertising, and
when they do are forced to take halfpay nothing
WADDELES CO., Prop'rs OF Spectator.
NICHE & CO., Proprietors of Vindicator.
Sept. 8, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

STRUCK BY RATTLE sNAKE A week Or
50 ago, a young child of three or four years
Of age, a daughter Of DR.. j. Il. Wayt, of
Charlotte, n c., while playing about the
yard attached to Mrs. Redd's residence, in
Henry county, Va, was struck On the foot
by a rattlesnake. Owing to the presence
of mind of a young lady, (sliss G Redd,
the child's life was saved She set to work
to draw the poison from the wound by APP
plying her mouth to the bite and sucking
out the virus, which she persevered in until
she was satisfied that the poison had been
eradicated. And the child, with the excep-
ton Of swelling Of the foot and leg, was
we'll in few days.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

OPENING OF TIE ORANGE AND ALExAN-
DRIA RAILROAD TO LYNCHBURG. The Alex
andria, (Va.,) Gazette says: We have
been informed that unless some unforeseen
cause Of delay should arise to prevent the
prosecution Of the work, the Lynchburg
extension of the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad will be completed by December.
whom Alexandra will be connected by rail
With Memphis, Chattanooga, Mobile, New
Orleans and the Great South west.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
RICHARDSON'S
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Damasks, Diapers. &c.

TONSUMERS of RICHARDSON'S LINENS,
" and these DESTROYS of obtaining GENUINE G oops,
should see that the articles they purchase seal
ed with the full name of the firm,
J. ". RICHARDSON, SONS d OWDE4N
as guarantee of the soundness and durability Of
the Goods.
This caution is rendered essentially necessary As
large quantities of inferior and defective Linens arc
prepared. season after season and sealed with the
name of RICHARDSON, by Irish Houses vino 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 u j. b. LOCKE,
Agents, Sc Church Street New York.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
B1sGHAMproN, Oct l. 1859.

BINGHAMPTON, Oct /. 1859.
Ny Dear Sir:-I have just returned from
Western New York, where | have been to
visit an elder brother and deliver an A gri-
cultural Address, and, on my return, | find
yours of the Oath ult. thank you for thus
afordipg me an opportunity Of branding as
an idle and mischievous falsehood, if not,
indeed, a malicious one, that had ''de-
nounced Gov. Wise.''
Ny personal acquaintance with the Gov
ernor has been slight, but exceedingly pleas
ant, and his public course has inspired me
with high respect for his manly frankness
and fearless intrepidity.
The publication of the Donnelly letter I
regarded as an outrage, although I attached
much less consequence to it than has been
given it generally. I saw nothing in it but
what frank and impetuous man might, in
the haste and confidence Of private cores
pondence, dash off to supposed friend. I
think the whole matter of the letter has
been vastly overrated. A copy was sent
me, but [ treated it as confidential, and only
exhibited it to a particular and discreet
friend. It excited no feeling in me when I
first read it, and, on full review, I have
never been able to give it the great conse-
quence which others seem to have done.
I saw the shameless fabrications of my
conduct on reading it, published far and
wide. Bat regarded them beneath my
notice. You must not, my dear sir, give
heed to the thousand idle and malicious ru-
mors, public and private, which will be
connected with my name for the next six
months. If the expression were not irrev-
erent, I should say, they will be so numer-
Gus and foul, that the day Of judgement will
not be able to pass upon them.
Upon my views Of the questions, to which
you call my attention, can only point you
to my public course in the Senate and else
where, where. Think it will be seen, [ did
not disregard the rights Of the States, nor
the rights Of the people, nor the property,
sc. Sincerely, yours,
D. S. DICKINSON.
THOMAS FITNAM.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
Accident.

Mr.. Philip Pharis, the Sheriff Of Pen
dleton county, while in the act of STOPPING
to fastsn on his spur, let fall pistol, which
discharging itself, inflicted a serious but
not dangerous wound in his right thigh
The ball entered the side Of the thigh, rang
ing upwards and backwards. The patient
is now at the Virginia Hotel, and doing
we'll under the charge of Dr.. Fuqua.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
~ We must again request that person

Rw We must again request that persons
who write obituaries for this paper, will
eonine themselves to reasonable space
1t is always disagrecable for us to refuse
the publication Of tributes to departed friends,
but we cannot consent to take up whole
column fsr matter wholly uninteresting to
all but the iAmediate relations and friends
If ths deceased.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
4T&N1HAE-k-4N k.11
MISSES W.. 81 ELL GLE

VXTOULD call the attention of the Ladies of
w Staunton and vicinity to the fact that they
are receiving and opening their stock of
Fall and Winter Millinery,
comprising everything in their lire of business. A
call from their former customers and the Ladies
generally is respectfully solicited
ga II orders promptly attended to.
Staunton, Oct. H. 1S59.-tf.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
Protestant Episcopal Convention

The General Convention of the Protest
ant Episcopal Church Of the United States
is now in session in Richmond, and will
probably continue to sit for the next two
weeks. The ceremony Of the conservation
of four Bishops came Of on yesterday.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

FATAL DUEL AT THE GOLD MINES. We
learn that most sanguinary and fatal duel
was fought in the new diggings on the Col
orado, recently, between e. Warren, ofIn-
diana, and G.. W. Harrison, Of Virginia
Both were candidates for justices If the
peace, and Harrison was elected, from which
arose the difficulty They fought with Colts
navy revolvers, at fifteen PAGES. Atthe
second fire Warren was killed the bail pene-
trating his heart So the story comes to
us-we cannot v,uch for it.-Rocky Noun
tain Neacs.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

REMARKABLE REscUE.-Last Friday morn
ing, as the freight train on the Camden and
Atlantic Railroad bound east, was approach
ing Hammonton, an object was seen on the
track ahead, which was soon ascertained to
be child. The brakes were instantly ap-
piled, but it was evident that the great mo-
mentum Of fourteen burden cars could not
be checked in time to save the little one. -
At this moment the fireman, Edward Mack
ey, a lad Of eighteen, ran out upon the COW
catcher and lifted the child from the very
jaws Of death, amid the cheers Of the spec
tators The child belonged to a 5Ir. Rob
inson, resident Of Hammonton. and had
strayed upon the railroad track without the
knowledge Of its parents.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

A WRErcH.-A wretch calling himself
Dr. Butterfeld, enticed young woman
from Utica under promise Of marriage. At
ter her ruin was effected, he gave as a
reason for not marrying her that he had a
wife. He is under arrest. but will ,proba-
blya ecape With very light punishment,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

V1>HIS is to notify the public that will enforce
Il the rigor of the law against any one who com
mits trespasses my farm called ola Grange, y
three miles West of Staunton, such as letting down
fences and turning their cattle, horses and swine
in my fields; driving through them with teams,
cutting wood, hunting and shooting.
: MARY'MITCHELL.
October H. 1856 ''-+
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
Enlg esssss Yva1ster .vTiflsme,.as.

Mrs. e. nj kelly
HAS just received new supply of FALEAND
Ill WINTER MiLLEN ERT. which She Of
fers to the public, consisting of PATTERN HATS
AND CLCAKS, from New York; RIBBONS, HEAD
DRESSES. NETTs, &C., and in short every thing that
can be called for in her line.
She will try her utmost to please her customers,
and hopes to share the patronage of the pubic.
X. M. KELLY.
P. S.-Country orders promptly attended to.
Staunton. Oct IA, l859.-4t Spec copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

ALL For LovE.-A negro man. slave of
Levin Benton, Esq, Of Sharpsburg, Md,
hung himself on an apple tree. on Tuesday.
Cause unrequtted love. The Pimlco NJ.
E. Church, in Baltimore county, was en-
tered one night last week, and robbed Of
FIVE dollars ia pennies.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
Duel IN California.

Recent arrivals from California bring
the intelligence that U. S. Senator Brodcr-
lex had been killed in a duel with Chief JUS
tice Terry, Of the Supreme Court of that
State, The difficulty which has thus ter
minated so fatally grew out of political dis
cussions, and originated some six or eight
months ago. Mr. B. fell at the first fire,
having been shot through the lungs.
Mr. Broderick was native of New York.
Some years ago he fought duel with
Judge Caleb Smith, (son Of Gov. Smith, of
Va. } in which his gold watch was struck
twice and his hat pierced once by balls from
his antagonists pistol. Mr.. Terry was
originally from Virginia.
The Governor has appointed Mr.. T. G..
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JAMES Fl. CALLTSON.

Practical Surveyor, Notary Public.
ScriviEers AuctiOneer and Real
Estate Agent,
A TTENDS promptly to the transaction of bHsi-
N ness. As agent offer for sale near 900
Acres OF Land, situated near Birch River. in
Nicholas AMI Braxton Counties, Va. The land
will be sold in tracts of 100 Acres and upwards.
ny Terms easy and title good.
VA 1000 Acres of best fockbridse and Augusta
Lands good STORS HOUSE AND LOT in New
port, and quantity of Land in Eraquos CO., ILL.,
Sellers or purchasers call address
J. Fl. CALLISON, Middiebrook, Va.
lctnhnr Il ISL9.-2t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

The ELECTION IN Ono. Cleuezand, Oct,
12.-Incomplete returns from thirty coun,
ties give republican gain of about 5000
over the vote Of 1851, and indicate repnb-
lean majority in both branches Of the Leg
islature.
N.,. c, CO.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14
AEents.

q. M. PETIN GILL. & CO.. no. 10 State
strest. Boston. and No. l1S Nassau Street, New
York. are authorized agents for the 'N1SDIoAroR'
.nd will contract for Advertisements at our loves
rates.
John NJ. REXRODE, Of Highland, is our
onthorised agent for that county, to receive sub
ecriptions to the Vindicator, and collect Claims due
his ofipe.
TO ADvERTlsERS.-T TIE Vaedscstor has q
arse and increasing circulataoz in this and the ad-
dining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vertisers. Circulating among businefs men, 1t az
ords greatinducsm ents to those who will use Its
cclamns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

THE undersigned are now receiving;and opening
i their supply OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS
to Uh.ch they would respectfully call the attention
Of their customers and the public generally. They
W.rd especially cali attention to their large stock
of Staple Goods, consisting in part of Brown and
BIeached Domestics and heavy W 'olen Goods for
Winter wear, Cloths Cassiners Cassin9tts. Twerds,
Carpetings, Blankets, Winter Shawis. hosiery,
Gloves. &C., Hats, Caps, Boots Shoes, China Glass
and Wooden Ware, and notions o. all kinds for
houskeepers. They have also large supply OF
LADIES DRESS and FANCY GOODS. all OF
which they are determined to sell low the
lowest for Cash or on the usual terms to punctual
customers. MOSB1 d 1Al LUZ.
Stanton, Oct. IA, 1S59-4t.
y7IRGINlA TO WIT AT Court continued
v and held Cor Augusta County at the Court
house on the LIST day Of October, 1859.
On the motion Of the Attorney for the Common.
wealth. it is ordered that the Clerk of this Court
publish notice in the newspapers of the County.
notifying the citizens of the County, that in all
road petitions hereafter fled in reference to which
there is contest, the Court will adjudge questions
of cost as between the Contestants and will in no
case permit the County to be subjected to the pay.
ment If such cost as may be incurred by such con-
test. A Copy Teste,
VIM. A. BURNETT, ID. G.
Oct Ia 1S5g-3t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

EF Hon. John 3. Floyd, Secretary of
War, las returned to Washington.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

BoLD ROBBERY We learn that the resi-
dence Of Mr.. G.. w. Garnett, book keeper
at the Virginia Bank. was last night enter
ed and pair pantaloons take from his bed
chamber. Mr.. G. awoke about one clock
at night, and saw, as he supposed at the
time, the figure Of a man moving through
the room-he at once cried out, and stimuli
taneously the supposed figure disappeared.
Thinking it probable that he was mistaken.
and as he heard no further noise, dozed off
to sleep again. This morning on arising
he found tie pants missing. and search De-
ing made, they were found in front Of a
house some squares distant-the pockets ri
fed Of their contents, about fifty cents
Strange to say, Mr. G.'s vest, in which
was some twenty dollars, was left. The
supposition is that the burglar was deferred
from further search and driven off when cal
led to by Mr.. G. AS to the mode Of en-
trance, it is believed that the front door was
either unlocked or else the thief secreted
hinsclfin the house early in the night. NV
Fredericksburg Ncus.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

R@ginl9nSal owGers-
A TTENTION 160TH REGIMENT. The Battal :
n lion Courts of Inquiry for the lst and End Bat
talons in the I6Oth Regiment will be held as fol-
lows: The LIST Battalion at Churchvilie. on Satur-
day. November the 5tt the End Battalion at Mt.
Scion, on Saturday the 18th day of November. -
The Regimental Court of Inquiry for the l60th
Regiment will be held at John b. Rankins, near
Spring Hill, on Saturday the 10Th day Of Noyem-
Der next Commandments of Companies are requr-
ed to be present with their rolls. Each Board to
meet at 10 o'clock, A. M.
WIN. D. ANDERSON,
Col COMMIT. l6Oth Regiment Va. Militia.
Octaher IL I'D
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-10-14

THE UNITED STATES AND NICARAGUA
The Galveston (rexas) News, Of the ID
inst, contains letter from Gen. Lamar,
U. S. Minister to Nicaragua, in which he
says a treaty has been ratified which is ac-
ceptable to the former. and which opens the
door to the peaceful immigration Of Ameri-
cans. After deplorirg the illibaster spirit,
he adds:
1.-TWO questions alone remain TO be set
tled-the claims Of our citizens against that
Government, and the opening Of the transit
route. The former will be adjusted, | have
no doubt, to the satisfaction Of all parties
by joint commission Of the two govern
ments, and with regard to the latter, al
though some difficulties continue to exist,
which may be further complicated, still
much is to be hoped from the intelligence
and recent experience Of the leading men
Of Nicaragua, when appealed to by the JUS
tice, as we'll as energy, of our government. !"