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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
Shes'Sffs Sole Of lama
n HIGHLAND COUNTY.

Rl virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court
- of Highland county pronounced at its MAY
term 1859, in the case OF Joseph Jones, rs Addison
Mccoy and Others the undersigned subscriber will
sell at public auction, to the highest bidder on the
premises on "Wednesday the 2lst day Of September,
1859, THREE TRACTS OF LAND one cont aiming
$50 Acres, one 1913. and the other lO2. these
three tracts are adjacent to each ether, lying In
Highland County, miles east ot Monterey on the
east side Of Crab River, and adjoining the lands OF
James Jones and others; alarge portion of said
lands are cleared, and under fence and set in fine
sod. portion OF 1t is meadow. the remainder is
finely tmbered and affords an amount of good
ranges there is upon said land an orchard of good
fruit, and plenty OF water every part Thereon for
stock; part of these lands the same owned some
years ago by John kexrode.
TERMs-Five hundred dols. to be paid on tie first
day OF January 1860, and the balance in equal in
stalments to be paid on the first Of January 1861
1862, 1868, 1854 and 1855, respectively. the pur-
chaser to give bond with good security and lien
to be retained upon the land for further security.
JOHN Nj. KEXRODE, S nc.
August 10, l859-lt.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

KANSAS GoLD DIao1NGs CONVENTION
&c.-Leavenworth,. Aug. Is The Den
yer City Express to the Sth inst. has ar
rived with nugget Of gold weighing Sc
pennyweights, taken from the Nevada gulch.
Rich diggings had been discovered near the
head waters of bayou Saluda.
The Convention sitting at Aurasia, had
adjourned, having framed State Constitu-
ton, the features of which are not given
The boundaries are from ATTITUDES 81 deg
to 43 deg, and longitude 1o5 deg: to 110
deg. There was division of sentiment on
the proprieiy of State organization.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
Wholesale Incendiarism and ATTEMPTED
Murder.

Il Store and nsne Barns burnt.--A vii
liam named Henry Chapman set on fire and
destroyed no less than nine barns and one
store on Monday, On the road from Preston
city, co., to North Stonington, and at,em-
ted to shoot young man named Charles
Wheeler. The Norwich (Ct.) Bulletin of
Wednesday, recapitulates the losses, which
amount to bout $40, 500. The eight barn
fired was that of Mr.. Latham. The Bulle-
tin says:
The ninth and last was EIeazcr Whecler's
his own Fatherin-law, half mile beyond,
in the edge Of North Stonington loss $500.
Mr. Wheeler's son Charles immediately re-
marked, on seeing Mr.. Latham's barn on
fire, THAT is some of Henry Chapman's
work" and soon the flames burst out from
Mr.. Wheeler's barn. While they were car
rying water to extinguish the fire in the
barn, one of the boys discovered Chapman
at the corner of the house, attempting to
set fire to some dry brush lying against the
house. He Immediately gave the alarm
Mr. Wheeler ran into the the house and
took down loaded fowling piece, to be used
if occasion required. Charles seized an axe
and both rushed to the tack door. Chap
man was little distance off, cursng and
uttering threats against the whole family -
Charles took the gun from his fathers hand
and fired at him, but the cap only ex EXPLODED.
Chapman then said with an oath, '.There,
your guns missed now I've got you"
Charles Immediately ran in and primed the
gun, and Chapman went round in front of
the house, Mr.. Wheeler followed him, and
Chapman drew pistol on him.
BY this time Charles had his gun ready,
and punched out light of glass in a second
story window, fired at Chapman, and he
supposes lodged a charge of shot in his
thigh, as he staggered and almost fell down.
Chapman then snapped his pistol twice at
the head Of Mr.. Wheeler, but missed fire
both times, and then turned and ran off -
MIR. Wheeler struck at him with the axe
when be attempted to fire, but just missed
him. Mr.. Wheeler followed him on the
run twenty or thirty rods, but Chapman
was too feet Of foot for him, and escaped
through corn field to the woods but on
Wednesday he was found dead about a mile
from the house of Mr. Wheeler, with near
ly hundred shot wounds on his body.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
PenmanshjD.

In another column will be found the card
of Prof. Sherbrooke, of Washington City,
who has opened Writing School, in the
room over the Post Office. From the high
testimonials which Prof S. brings with him
from other places where he has taught, both
as a gentleman and teacher of writing we
have no hesitation in commencing him to
the favorable consideration of those who
may desire to improve their handwriting
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

EE- Our cotemporary of the Indiana
Weekly Courier" commenting upon re-
cent article of ours on the propriety Of re-
pealing the law declaring the slave trade
piracy. confesses our argument in favor Of
the morality of the trade to be perfectly log
ical and conclusive, if our premise that
slavery as it exists is morally and religious
ly rights just, but denying the correct
ness of that premise, Che will pardon us il
we assert, without pretending to give rea-
son for that denial he omplacently knocks
the whole affair into ''cocked hat" We,
promising that slavery as it exists is right
endeavored to prove the morality, although
we questioned the expediency, of the slave
trade. He, with the premise that slavery
as it exists is wrong, as logically demon
strated the Nervousness Of the slave trade.
And thus IN stotu quo we stand, and are
likely so to remain until the last trump sum-
mons abolitionisis and good pro-savery men
to their respective homes.
If the people Of the South, to whom alone
our editorial was addressed, and who we
know acknowledge the truth of the premise
on which our argument is based, should
think as we'll of our conclusion, our end is
attained
Doco -. Al
contemporary, who has given US such we'll
intended advice, will pardon in one so much
his junior, and who owes him natural res
pect, return of the compliment. We
would advise him to return te the faith Of
his fathers, and abandon position SO far
wrong that the Angel Of Truth wouldn't
finl him in ten years flight on her swiftest
wing.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
For the Tindicator.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, !
Aug. 18th, 1859.
National Hotel. Main st, Stanton. Va.

This we'll arranged and admirably kept
house, richly deserves the patronage of the
public, both as hotel and an agreeable
boarding house Situated on Main street,
in the centre Of business and society, its
location commends it equally ethe votaries
OF business or of pleasure, while the long
experience, kind, accommodating DISPOSE
ton, and active energy of it's superintendent
Mr.. CARRIER, will assure to the soiourner
there every comfort and accommodation. -
Its parlors, dining-room and bedrooms, are
neat, well furnished and carefully attended !;
its servants we'll trained and accommoda-
ting; its table and bar-room abundantly
supplied with every luxury for good living
Indeed, there is no hotel III Virginia where
gentlemen and ladies from the South and
lowlands of Virginia would find more de-
lghttul resting place, or more health
giving atmosphere during the Summer and
Fall months. A new and handsome Om
nlbus, belonging to the house, always awaits
the arrival and departure of the Railroad
cars, for the accommodation Of passenger
and their baggage, SO that they can divest
themselves of all care by handing their
checks to the porter of the National Hotel,
and submitting themselves to his guidance.
1t IS fortunate circumstance for the town
and for the travelling public, that Mr. NJ.
G Hartman, the most enterprisipg man of
the age. who never undertakes anything
without doing it we'll, and who spares no
pains or expense in his effort to make the
National first class hotel, has thought
proper to devote his ample means and great
energies to this object. Let him meet the
merited encouragement from all those who
desire to be we'll cared for on the most rea-
sonable terms, and they may rely on the
assurance Of one who knows, that they will
not be disappointed in the accommodations
of this excellent house. V1AToR.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
DIR. Schulz.

Corns, Bunions, Nails, growing into the
flesh &C., cured in few seconds, withou,
the slightest pain. DR.. Schultz, the won
derful surgeon Chiropodist, has arrived, and
may be consulted for few days only at the
National Hotel
His testimonials, from this place and
elsewhere speak for themselves. Those who
value ease from these distressing affections
should call Immediately.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
COMMISSIONERS SAFE

pY virtue of a decree of the Circui. Conrt ri
IL Highland county, rendered at its Nav torn
last, in the case OF Seybert, Chew and Given -.
John Cook and wife and others, we will nrocaod on
Saturday, the 18Th dry Of august nert on the prem
ises to sell at public auction to the highest bidder
that valuable TRACT OF LAND belonging 10 tho
heirs of VIM. Mulinax, decd, living on the head
waters of Jackson's River in said County. about
two miles South. OF stanton and Parkersburo
Turnpike, and seven miles from Monterey. This
Tract contains ga Acres 1875 acres. Of which
improved and under fence. and is one of the
best grazing and hay Fa rms in the County The
meadows Of the very best quality Afro at
the same time and place, will sell the intereat of
said Mullinax, decd: in the COMPANY SUR
YEY."
TERMS A credit of g. IL and Is. months WI,
be given, the purchaser giving bonds Tith good
personal security and the title retained ultimate
security.
WIN. ". FLEMING,
JOHN W. MYERS. Com era
August 10, ls59-4t.
p0StpoH ament
F1NHE saie OF the above property is postpo rod
4 until Saturday The l7h of September pest
WIN. w. FLEMING.
join ". aYE4sH'' o0m'eFs
August 10, 1959-4t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

AE Not desiring to be imposed on, we
decline publishing the marriage notices sent
us by some unknown person in Highland
county, until they are accompanied by a
responsible name. Printers are frequently
hoaxed in this way, and in order to avoid
this, we must know the name of the person
sending them.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

ELECTION IN TExAs.-Neey Orleans, Aug.
13.-The late advices from Texas give the
returns from elghty-two counties in that
State These returns show majority for
Gen Sam Houston, Independent democrat,
for Governor. Of eight thousand over Har-
din r. Runnels, the regular democratic eau
ddate. For Lieut.. Governor the returns
seem to favor Francis r. Lubbock, regular
democrat, who no doubt is elected. For
Land Commissioner, Francis NJ. White, reg
ular democrat, was two thousand ahead at
last accounts. In the western Congression-
al district, Jack Hamilton, independent
democrat, was ahead Of 7. A. Waue, the
regular democratic candidate.
From the legislative districts we have the
returns Of fifty four members, twenty nine
of whom are in favor of the reelection of
Gen Sam Houston to the u. S Senate
The opposition candidates known to be elect
ed number twenty
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

Hon. SnERRARD CLEMENS. The Easton
Pa.) Express says that Sherrard Clemens,
of Virginia, now on visit to his brother,
DR.. J. B. Clemens, of Easton, had por-
ton of the bone, which had been detached,
and was source of much irritation to his
limb ever since the duel with Mr.. Wise, re-
moved. The bone was quite large, and
with it was removed portion of the ball
discharged BY bis opponent, which had be-
come imbedded in the bone
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

LATER FROM MEXICO. Washington, Au-
gust 16.-Letters from the Juarez Gov
eminent, in Mexico, speak of the great sat
isfaction given by his late decree respecting
Church property.
Captain Aldhain, the British Naval COM
mander. had announced to Juarez that, by
order of the British Government he would
not enforce measures heretofore contcmpla-
ted for the redress Of grievances, nor other
wise embarrass his Administrations Degel-
lado was at San Luis, and supposed to have
5000 troops, with which he was preparing
to march on the capital.
Arms and ammunition for the Liberals
flow in freely. Senior Malta has just con-
cluded contract in New York for a guam
tity of arms, which has been approved
Otway, the British minister, is still in
Mexico. but information justifies the asser-
ton that be will be superseded by person
friendly to Juarez.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

Az We call attention to the very COM
plimentary communication in reference to
the National Hotel, of this place. Any one
acquainted with this Hotel under the super
vision of its present proprietor and landlord,
will cheerfully bear witness to all "Viator"
saws
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
E'rGs. Sale Of Land.

IN pursuance OF deed of trust executed to me
L by Robert Butler, on the l4th day of January
1853, to secure the payment of three bonds execu-
ted by SAID Butler. to b. F. Mailman and Jacob
Beck, executors of David Summers decd, r,s: a
bond for $3.50. SO l-3 due January IA, 1859. Ona
for $685. !5 due and payable on the l4th dav OF
Jauuary 1860, and one for 1888 SO / 3 due and nav
able on the l4th day of January, 1851, bearing in
terest from the l4th day of January 1860 / will
on Saturday the 10Th day Of September 1852 on the
premises, at public auction proceed to sell tract
of land, containing about 81 ACRES, situated
about I miles south CT Staunton on the Middle
brook and Brownsburg Turnpike ad joining the
lands Of Jacob Palmer, Christian Beard and 9TH
ers. The and is in valuable state of improve
ment, and the title believed to be good.
TERMS.-So much cash will be necessary TO
pay of the lst above named bond with its interest
accrued the day Of sa lie, and cost of sale incu
ding my commissions, aud then in two payments II
1888 33 Is each. the first falling due on the l4th
day of January 1850, the End falling due the l4th
of January 1851 wit. interest from the l4th day of
January 1860, and the remainder on the l4th dav
of January 1861, the purchaser giving bond and
security, and title retained as ultimate security.
NM. 5. ii. BAYLOR, Trustee,
Auprst 10. lS59-tds -
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

EY- Our native forests furnish US with
Natures OVID remedy for all lung complain
is. DR.. Wistar, in his Balsam, combines
the essential qualities of the Cherry Bark
with Tar Water. 1t has cured many cases
Of seated CONSUMPTION.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

G% The lovers of fun and wonderful
sights will bear in mind that Van Ambure's
"Great Circus and Menagerie" will exhib-
in town to-day and tomorrow, (Friday and
eaturd>y)
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

slave-trade-the importation of Africans
we leave the policy Of that question for the
future to determine but we do most ear
nestiy entreat all Southern patriots to unite
IN crusade against the iniquitous law of
Congress which proclaims to the world that
we are the heirs of pirates and which JUS
titles the North in their sheer, that we are
contented to reap the benefits of an ack-
nowledged felony, but too timid to yiadi-
cate the justice Of our tenure, by blotsang
the record out. AS to Judge Douglas
treason" fer opposing the repeal of the
slave-trade laws, ne cannot. and we defy
him or anybody else to make head or tail
out of it. lie Gays that the trainers of
the Constitu tion held several very warm de-
bates, and likewise came near having fuss
IN the settlement of this question. For said
weighty ''reason'' the Judge avows his most
bitter and ancompromising hostility to the
repeal Now we ask our readers to
carefully examine and search the letter for
themselves, and should they be more fortu-
nate than we have been, and find another
reason we will thank them to forward
it to this Office.
And now it remains that we briefly glance
at the last GROWING act of this phantom
edy-rebellion or instruction. AS long
as our people are obedent to the laws which
prohibit the education Of the slave-as long
as he is kept in ignorance of a higher state
AS long as he is made to work-we need
apprehend no trouble in that quarter
With. the exception ofsome two or three is
olated cases, we have for several hundred
years dwelt in the midst of our servants, in
feeling Of mutual and assured confidence;
and can England say that of her Irish
slaves? Can France? Can Germany p
Can any State Of Europe make the proud
boast that only one hundred of her citizens
have persisted at the hands Of the laboring
classes, in the servile wars? No! And
yet how easily can we trace the rivers of
European blood, which have INCREASINGLY
flowed, in these wars Of the Glasses, to one
grand error-the dawn of knowledge. The
Helots were no sooner elevated to one of the
higher rights of the free citizen, than they
turned the swords, which we're placed in
their hands to repel foreign foe, against
the lives of their masters.
They mistook their power Had they
never been instructed in arms, this fatal
mistake would never have BEEN And so
with the modern working classes in Europe.
Their masters, with an imprudent philan-
thropy, persist, and are satisfied to introduce
them to the Threshold of knowledge, the
mere twilight of the rudiments-just so far
as to conjure up the phantoms of liberty,
equality and what not-which his clouded
reason is insufficient to control or regulate.
Somebody said long ago, "a little learning
is dangerous thing" and never was a more
triumphant vindication of its truth afforded
than in the history Of the servile wars in
Europe.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
H Thos. IT, Claw. a son of the late Ho

Eg' Thos. H. Clay, son of the late Hon
Henry Clay, has been elected to the Ken.
lucky Legislature at the late election. 1t
appears that relative, Brutus j. CLAW, a
son of Cassius M. Clay, was less fortunate,
having been defeated for the State Senate
by few votes, after most exciting can
vass. Brutus, like Thomas H., was the
candidate of the Opposition, and by his de-
feat the democrats gained Senator in a
district where they have not elected one for
many years.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

EF On Thursday night, a short distance
from Fredericksburg. the train of the Rich
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail-
road, ran over man named Manning, who
was lying on the track, killing him instant
ly. He was, doubtless, drunk. A few
years since, he lost his arm from a similar
accident.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

Eg- The Southern Railroad Convention
recently assembled in Washington, COM
posed of representatives of the railroads on
the southwestern or middle route, between
Washington and New Orleans, concluded
their deliberations and adjourned on Satur-
day. The proposition made on Friday for
the arrangement Of freights was withdrawn
A committee was appointed to correspond
with the railroad companies between Port
land and Washington, with the view of bid
ding, in conjunction with themselves, for
the conveyance of the great mails from Port
land to New Orleans.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

THE ATLANTIC Nothing
daunted by the swapping Of the wires, the
Atlantic Telegraph Company have publish
ed their project for renewal Of the great
experiment They make several interest
ing statements as to the partial success of
the previous attempt, and state that from
Valencia to Newfoundland ninety seven
messages, containing ,102 words, and g.
AIS letters, were transmitted, and from
Newfoundland to Valencia 269 messages of
2,S40 words, containing 1918 letters
Among these (the Secretary states) were
the message of the Queen to the President
of the United States and his reply; the one
announcing the safety Of the steamer Euro
pa, her mail and passengers, after her col
lision with the Arabia, and two messages
for her Majesty's War Office, which latter
effected very large saving to the revenue
of the English Government.
1t is stated further that the "earliest OPP
erations entered into will be directed to an
endeavor to resuscitate or raise the old ca
BILE, for which purpose the directors have
obtained permission from the English Gov
eminent to employ, in the first instance,
sum not exceeding 10000 out of the new
guaranteed capital. IF successful in these
endeavors, the British Government consent
to commence at 9l4, 900 a year, which they
will increase to $4,000 when new cable
is laid, whether the effort to resuscitate the
old cable be successful or not The subsi-
dy of $50, 900 per annum from the United
States Government will also commence at
once if the attempts to restore the old cable
are successful.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19

FIRE IN THE GOVERNMENT SHOPS IN WASH
1NGroN.- Washington, August 16.-Thc
extensive machine. blacksmith and saving
shops Of the Capitol extension work, were
burnt about daylight this morning. The
fire is supposed to be accidental. The
buildings were comparatively valueess, but
the machinery was very expensive, inclu-
ding lathes for turning, immense stone col
umus for the public buildinge. Powerful
engines, tools, and costly marble, finished
and unfinished The loss is estimated at
from $4,000 to 100000.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-19
kincaid's Admir-.
IS

kincad's, W idow decd J
virtue OF decree OF The Circuit Court.oi An-
- guAta county, entered in the above cause Oh
the ST.! day Of July, 1888, will proceed upon the
premises on Snt"rtay tho 2lt day Of SEPTEMBER.
nest commencing at IL O'Clock to sgil about 400
4 CRl1s, OF the Tract of land. OF which Morgan
kincaid died, seized and possessed, lying on tho
Great Calf Pasture River, known as the pOr-
TllARD TRACK ; the POI ten which propose Il.
sell is the northern portiDn cf sGid T act ad-
joining the lands Of Caihoon. /. Mann, Sc runs
up to the Hasl isonhnr2 Turnpike. About 65 Acres
Of this la ls River Bottom. under fence and most
OF IL In cultivation. and about 10 Acres NAV be
made good meadow, the balance is sell imbcrcd
If however tits should prove insufficient to snsver
the purposes OF said DEGREE then, all of said Tract
will be ofieret
TERMS or - E4E,.-~ One third of the purchase
money il hand AID the balance in g. Il and 49,
month"; For TIL. deferred pay ncnts the purchaser
viii urcquircd To give tonds, witt good personal
security aAd the title Il. - o ai.v5 as ultimate
5eluritv.
The land will be shown 10 any person desiring 10
purchase by Il. 5, G'cL.cr, OF David Beck.
IN Il !tarGlan, Con'r.
Aug, 10, '52-ids.-:>ryo. Conr.-prs. fee s. IS