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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
Classical School in Stauntcn.

We are requested to call attention to the
notice of Mr.. C. A. Smith, graduate Of
the University, who intends as early in
1860 as possible to open classical School
in Staunton, which will be equal in grade
to any school in Virginia" lie will have
associated with him distinguished Master
of Arts, of the University of Va. From
what we have learned Of Mr.. Smiths char
actor as a high-toned gentleman, and his
SURPRISING qualifications, we can predict for
him decided success, and for our citizens,
classical institution worthy ofsupport.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

Tue CASE or CAPTAIN CooK." The
speech Of the eloquent counsel for the now
condemned Captain Cook, obllterated, for
moment, from the minds Of many citizens
OF Charlestown, the resa blackness Of the
prisoner character, and temporary feel
ing IN his behalf was created. That, how
ever, was short-lived, and the 'sfair- haired
boy" who is nota ''boy," but man OF
twenty-six. has passed out Of all merciful
remembrance. If the mrrderous fanatic
had wished to obliterate in his case even the
natural pity felt at the death Of human be-
ing, he could not have accomplished his
object better than by uttering the words he
did in his speech, before sentence, as we
lind them reported in Charleston paper.
He admitted that he had been deceived
as to the desire Of the slaves for freedom :
whilst he had been almost slavery man
up to his visit to Kansas, yet there he had
been induced to believe the slaves Of Mary.
land and Virginia were eager and anxious
for liberation. He solely came for that par
pose and no other. As to the relics which
had been taken from Col. Washineton's.
(Which he now regretted, they were taken
only as the moral prestige Of success in the
cause Of freedom, as our fathers of the
Revolution bad done before us. That they
were not taken by his command, as has been
stated, but by the express orders Of Captain
Brown. lie he'd neither committed OF con-
naved at any violation Of zov, but he sup-
posed 1t 'oas for the good Of humdnityund
the best ends Of the Government. I have
done."
The ''gooa Of humanity" brought about
sy ,5O0 pixies, placed in'the hands ofslaves
to murder their masters and innocent wo-
men and children !!
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
land for sale.

T OFFER for sale my farm, in the county OF
i Rcckbrdge, lying on the waters of Ke-r's
Creek containing about Four Hundred and Sew
enty ACRES, (470) 800 hundred cleared, 40 Acres
in meadow. The Buildings consist of a new two
story, BRICK HOUSE, and ali necessary out
buildings. The farm is well adapted to the growth
of all the grains and grasses, and Is convenient to a
first rate merchant MILL Churches. &C., being sew
en- miles from Lexington and in first rate heigh-
borhood. offer the far m privately until TIE l5th
Of December, at which time if not before disposed
Of, will offer it at public auction. deem it un-
necessary to say anything more. as those wishing
to purchase are in vited to c,ll on me at the Cold
Sulphur Springs, and | will take peasurein show
ng it to them Come up my friends from Angus
ia and Rockingham, and buy bargain.
JAMES II. LEIGH.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
COM NEHSSIONER,S SALE.
OF REAL ESTATE.
NAI1AA 1I'o "A 4 II,
IN THE COUNTY or RATH

9N THE COUNTY OF IA tn.
DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
ID Bath County, pronounced at the October term
1859, in which Alexander d. Campbell and Joseph
B. Dickinson, are Plaintiffs, against: James Il.
Thomas and others, Defendants. / shall as the
Commissioner of the said Court, proceed on We'd
nesday the l4h. day of December, 1859. to sell on
the premises, the land in the bill and proceedings
mentioned, THREE TRACTS, the first containing
80 the second containing 247 and thes third
east from the court house, on the COW PASTURE
RIVER, Immediately on the Warm Springs ant.
Harrsonburg turnpike, and larger portion of
this land is good BOTTOM, and in fine state of
cultivation.
TERMS.-A credit of s IL and Is months, will
be given BY the purchaser giving bonds with good
personal security, and the legal title retained as
ultimate security, until the purchase money Il
paid.
A. G. CLEEK, Confer.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

VIGILANCE COMMITTEES. A Vigilance
Committee has been formed in Barbour
county, Va, and rumor says that all Abo-
litionists are earnestly invited to leave the
county in thirty days. In Alabama, sim
liar warning has been given at all the
"crossed" places on Browns map, and COM
mittecs arc forming in every direction.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.

The undersigned hereby give notice that from
CHS date they will decline the publication of Chan
cerv Orders and other egaI advertisements, unless
Che partiesinterested agree to pay for them at
the publication Of such advertisements unless they
are paid for in advance. or unless payment is as
sumed by some responsible person They are forced
10 ia Ike this position from the factthat they rarely
get anv compensation for such advertising, and
when they do are forced to take halfpay nothing
WADDELL'S & CO., Prop'rs of Spectator.
NICHE 4 CO., Proprietors of indicator.
Sept. 8, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
EE The Methodist Episcopal Church

IL The Methodist Epfscop51 Cndfcn
has appropriated large sum to sustain
a doubtful eau Sc in distant India. Its ex
penditures for the redemption of that be-
nighted land have been bestowed with a
prodigality which argues total forgetful-
ness that nearer home, even in the city Of
Baltimore itself, there are suniry Sepeys,
several rowdies left, whose spiritual well
fare has not yet been cared for, Verify,
there should be more joy over one Plug-Ug-
ly who repents. than over an hundred Sc
poys in distant Asia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
Death OF an Old Citizen.

Mr.. Adam Bickle, an old and respected
citizen of this place, died on Friday night
last, after short illness. He was buried
on Sunday with military honors, he having
been a soldier in the war of 1912. His re.
mains were followed to the grave by large
number Of citizens, thus testifying their
esteem for one who. through long life,
bore an unquestioned reputation for homes
ty and integrity.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

REpR1EvE OF BRowr.-A petition to Gov,
Wise is in circulation at Manchester, N. H.
praying him to postpone old Browns exc
cution until the meeting Of the next Legis-
atur eof Virginia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
500 Acres of Messy Creek Land

FOR SALE, ON TEN YEARS. TINE.
r PROPOSE to sell this land on ten years. time.
i 1t lies on NOISY Creek, in Augusta Cou nty, "a
miles from Stanton, and II miles from Harrison
burg. It is naturally as good as any land in the
county. About 900 ACRES cleared-is suscepti
BILE of being divided inte three farms, which will
De done if desired. Persons wishing to buy part
or the whole shall be Accommodated, If they give
me call. James G.. Turk lives on the Farm and
will show it to any one wishing to buy. | deem it
useless to say more about it in this advertisement
but promise to talk as best can, if a purchaser
will call on me at Stanton, or on the premises
and inform me when to meet him.
R.2TURK.
November II, 1859.-2m
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

MELANCHOLY AND Fatal ATTRAY. We
learn that on Friday evening last, at Rec
tortoun Station. on the Manassa Gap Rail
road, Mr. c. r. Ayres was shot and in
stantly killed by Jas. Phillips. The diff
Guilty between them originated abou: the To-
cation of a road. It is said that kyres
struck Phillips with cowhide, when the
latter drew pistol and shot Ayres, killing
him on the spot
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
9th Annual Announcement
CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THx


CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THx
COSMOPOLITAN
ART ASSOCIATION.
(, rom all sections of the country subscribers 20
Z this popular Art Institution (now in its sixth
year,1 are being received in a1atio unparalleled
WITH that of any previous year.
Any person can become member by subscrt-
bling So.
WHICH WILL ENTIrLR HIN TO
1st.-We beautiful Steel Engraving, '.SAak-
spear and his Friends
2k.-7A Copy cftAe elegantly illustrated Art
Journal, one gear.
3d.-A Free Season Admission to the Gal
leries, 548 Broad,coy, Ne.o York.
In addition to which, over four hundred valuable
Works of Ait are giren to subscribers As Premiums
comprising choice Paintings, Sculptures, Outlines,
&C., by the first American and Foreign Artist.
The superb Engraving, which every subscriber
will receive Immediately on receipt of subscriptions
entitled
''Shakspear and his Friends"
is ola character to give unqualified pleasure ana
satisfaction. No work of equal value was evor b.
fore placed within reach of the people at such =
price. The Engraving is of very large size, being
printed on heavy plate paper, so by So inches, ma.
king most superb ornament suitable for the walls
team can BE- sent 70 Of f the country ~
mail, with safety, Icing lacked in cylinder. post
age prepaid
Think of it Such a work, delivered free Of
charge, and the Art Journal, one year, for tsrsS
dollars!
Subscriptions will be received until the evening
of Tuesday the 3lst of January, 1860, at which
time the books will close and the Premiums be Civ.
en- to subscribers.
No person is restricted to single subscription.
Those remtting SIS entitle TOT six Memberships
Subscriptions from Californian. the Canadas, and
all Foreign Provinces mast be IS. 80 instead Of 49,
in order to defray extra hostages, &c.
Persons wishing to form clubs will apply for d
circular of terms, &c.
The beautifully Illustrated Art jour nal giving
full particulars will be sent receipt Of Is cents
in stan ps or COIN
Address G. L. DERBY, Actuary G. A. A..
GAG and 546 Broadway, N. Y.
ED- Subscriptions also received by N. X. TEoUr.
Honorable Secretary, for Stauntcn and vicinity.
November 10, lS59.-3t
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

EE A young man in New York adver-
tised for wife. In less than two hours,
we arc told. eighteen married men sent in
word that he might bave theirs.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
November II, 1s59.-7m

Virginia EEote1.
YNHE BOOKS and ACCOUNTS of the Va. Hotel
4 have been placed in my hands for settlement.
All persons knowing Themselves indebted to Nc
Chung & Peyton, will please come forward and
make payment, as the dissolution of the partner
ship requires speedy settlement of the business.
GEO. w. IMBODEN.
November II, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

e. The Worcester (Mass.) Spy denies
the story that Charles Sumner is ''about to
resign his seat in the Senate, marry wife,
and take up his permanent residence in Engss
land"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18


The BALrIMoRE ELECTION We are
gratifed to learn that the validity of the
late election in Baltimore city is to be made
a matter Of contest. The Reform candi-
dates are taking the initiatory steps to dis
pute the title Of their opponents to the Off
ces they claim. The attention Of the Log
islature will be Immediately invoked. and
as that body. in both branches, is decidedly
Democratic, we hope for a full investigation.
We trust that the returned members will
be Immediately elected from their seats and
new election ordered under such safe
guards and precautions as the wisdom Of
the Legislature may devise to secure an
honest expression Of public sentiment.
We presume that Messrs. Harrison and
Preston will contest before the House Of
Representatives the validity Of the election
of Fl. Winter Davis and j. Morrison .Har-
ris. We fear there is little to be expected
in this quarter. Winter Davis's co-opera-
ton is too important to the Black Repub-
lican element Of the House, and, no doubt,
they will strain every point to retain him in
his seat. At all events, let the contest be
made, and the facts spread before the
world
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

4 SITUATION AS A TEACHER WANTED,
N by gentleman who is prepared to teach (be-
sides the minor English branches Algebra. Geom-
etry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Latin &C.. For
further particulars address y. n. MAY,
Trevilians Depot; Louisa County, va.
References, R. E. Porter, Ii. b. Bibb, graduate
of the University.
Nov. 1e, ls59A3t*s
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

~ s'Don't fail 70 see Sixth Annual
Announcement" and brilliant offers, in an
other column
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
8. n. E5lIb's Clothing RoeIn.

rTSHE subscriber thankful fer pas. fayors so ber-
i ally extended to him by his friends and Gus
toners, informs them of his return from the North
ern Cities with splendid stock of READYMADE
CLOTHING, Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, got
ten up expressly for this market. Also aarge stock
of BOOTS, SHOES AND CATERS. for Men
and Youths; Hats, Caps, Gentlemen's Shawls,
Fancy and Plain Blankets, and gold usual at
small advance for Cash. s. II. HILD,
One door abovs Brandeburg's Corner, oppo-
Nov IL, 1853. posite Va. Iiotei
Augusta County Court Clerks Office. 20 wit:
ESTRAY.-Taken up by George Myerly, on
~ his land in said Comfy, near stanton, of the
following description to wit: A STEER of white
color has split in each ear supposed to be three
years old, and appraised at S2l.
An ExtraCt-Teste, s
WIN. A. BURNETT. D. G.
Noror>bo, 1oEo
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

ne Remember that Wells Harmonious,
will give another Of their grand Concerts,
to night, at Union Hail. Don't forget to
give them call.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

W. =. MOUNT, MHIH ST., STA uHt0n, q.
MArNUS S. CEASE.
MOULD respectfully call the attention of the
Wv citizens Of Staunton, and vicinity to his
large and entirely stock of FALL GOODS,
which he is now receiving and opening, consisting
Of Water, Sugar and Soda Crackers, Picnics Raj
sins, Figs, Currants, Citron, Dates, Prunes,
English Walnuts, FMberts Almonds,
Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lem
ons, Oranges, Sardines,
and Candies Of every
description.
Also FANCY Goops, FREEcH CANDIES, CAKES AND
TOYS,
:Mw- W. djing parties furnished at the shortest
notice, and on She most reasonable terms
Also Fresh Peaches, HOLSTERS, Pickles, Catchups
&C., &c.
He will sell on reasonable TERMS and respectfully
solicits share Of patronage.
va Candy sold at Wholesale and Retail.
Staunton. NoY. ID, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

EE Don't fail to see Sixth Annual
announcement" and brilliant offers, in an
other column.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18


MONEY BECOMING EssY.-The financial
intelligence from New York shows that mon
ey is becoming quite easy, in consequence,
ne doubt, of the prospect of continued peace
in Europe, and the abundant crops in the
United States. Some produceis going abroad
though at low prices, and the shipment Of
gold from this country to Europe, will be
arrested. The cotton and other manufactu-
rers in New England, are doing remarkably
well, and there never was a time when capt.
tai and labor in the Southern States, were,
in general, more remunerative than now. -
The President, in his message to Congress
at the opening Of the session now at hand,
may have good occasion for congratulating
the country upon the unparalleled degree Of
prosperity which itenjoys Peace, health
fulness and abundance, are great national
blessings, and will counterbalance some Of
the political evils which are the subject Of 50
much croaking.
wTh match between Heenan and
Sayers has been defntively made up. Say
ers is to fght him for se20O side, for the
Championship of England. and the Cham
pion's belt; to fight in 24-foot ropedring,
according to the rules Of the Pugilistic As
ISOLATION. The fight will take place in June
next-the precise date has not been fixed,
but articles we're to be signed and the whole
affair ratified at the meeting at Belts Life
Office, on Friday, November a. This match
is looked forward to in England with ex-
traordinary excitement, for both men being
Champions, and each having suffered defeat
both will best know the sweets Of victory
Sayers has been ia dry dock at New Mar
ket, for the last fortnight, in consequence Of
the effects Of iBrettle's spikes Gin bis shoes
running in the Champions legs while fgh-
ting. He is rapidly recovering.
THE MoRMoNs. Late accounts from u
tab state that Judges Sinclair and Cradle
baugh are on the way to Washington. -
Murders and assassinations continue in Utah
but no arrests are made, as the Mormons
Systematically obstruct the course Of Justice.
An opinion prevails among the 'Gentiles"
that the courts will be useless unless the
Government changes its policy. Gen. John
son is SO restricted by instructions that he
is unable to make any movement towards
afording protection to those seeking it The
presence Of the army at Camp Floyd only
adds to the prosperity Of the Mormons, in
in consequence Of the money spent for sup
plies.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

(NOAL SCUTTLES, Cinder Shovels, Shovels and
" longs, Fire Dogs, Tenders, Shovel and Tong
Stands, Blower Holders P okers and Fire Carriers
In store and for sale cheap by
GARRISON 4 ANDERSON,
No LOG Main street, Richmond:
November ii, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
Agents.

9. NJ. PETEN GILL. & CO., No. 10 State
Street. Bostoa. and No. ll9 Nassau Street, New
York. authorized agents for the ssv IxDIrA roR
aud will contract for Advertisements at our loves
Tltes.
JOHN vi. REXRODE, of Highland is our
apthsriEe9 agent for that county, to receive sub.
scrptons to the indicator, and collect claims due
his Office. nj s~S N t ar
TO ADVERTISERS The vindicator has 9
srse and increasing circulation in this and the ad-
0ining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
vsrtisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
crds greatinducements to these who will use its
columns.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

Gov. WISE AS A PENMAN.-A letter
writer from Richmond gives the following
information in regard to Gov Wise's ra-
pidity Of penmanship:
"Gov. Wise, in the character Of scribe
surpasses, perhaps, any man living. In
point Of rapidity he can only be paralleled
in shorthand, while his writing is almost
as legible az print. I had occasion some
time ago to copy some writing Of his, and |
did so page after page as he produced them.
| started when he was about two pages a.
head, and though be had to compose while
Isshad merely to copy, at the close of the
tenth page he was still two in advance
At this stage he was called off to dinner,
and I availed myself Of this opportunity to
procure peculiar style Of pen, which I
thought would facilitate the operation. We
both set to work again simultaneously; and
though he stopped occasionally. to mend his
pen Che writes with quill pen) and now
and then walked rapidly around the room,
while meanwhile wrote with all rapidity
Of which I was capable, he wound up at the
end Of the 29th page with the two pages in
advance which he had at the start un-
derstand be thinks nothing Of answering rs
or 80 letters ebay; or rather within the
three or four hours he spends in his Office,
besides attending to other duties and recei-
wing visitors, who occupy much Of his time.
What reporter he would make ]"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

SBnvED HIM RIaIfT. An abolitionist.
calling himself Z. A. Salvo, was taken up at
Hamburg, S. c., On the 10th instant, for
being too free in the expression Of his opin-
ions, and his head shaved on one side, and
a coat Of tar and feathers applied to him; he
was then rode on rail beyond the limits of
the village. He got well payed no doubt,
and we hope the lesson he received may
stick to him through life.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

The ELECTORAL COLLEGE OF 1S60.-The
Northern States will be entitled to votes in
IL Elo.Ao~.1 Gill;, f~n.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
NOTICE.

I AIDES Morocco Bags, from 81 to $3.50, at
IL S. II. HILB'S.
November II, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

LyANCY and Plain Baskets, of all Sizes at
T. S. II. HILB'S Dry Goods Store.
November IL, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

ONN PAIR of Youths Cashmere Leggins, al
ZVU so cents, At S. H. HILBS.
November II, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18
I.OETi I,OSTii

LsITHER between Baylor's Mil and Stanton;
IL or at the Fire on Thursday, a large Sum Of
Money, in notes which the owner can describe. A
liberal rewsrd will be given to any one who will
deliver it at the indicator I flee.
Nov. IT, 1S50-tf
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

IRON, have just received large lot Of the best
Il English refined Iron, comprising all sises of rods
Band, Tire, oval Strap, &C., &C., to which the
attention of Smiths is required.
GEO. Z. PRICE.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-11-18

IOT OF FINE HAVANA CIGARS AND
a CHEWING TOBACCO just received and for
sale by = L. ANoCi q w.
Stanton, Nov. II.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1859-12-31
CHRISTMAS.

9ksis coming--so say the young folks !;
less they will enjoy themselves in the us
entacIause with his budget of wares
s}ealthily into their stockings and deposit
qkles there, that in the morning they may
Old years parting gift. Wonder what
Fsfr Old editors to dos Hav'nt got any
Santaclause's coming and depositing lots
angs in voh what's the use, we've
seckings cant afford them. But we've
pocket that we made for receiving sub
fasmoney, before we We're acquainted with
tssraper credit business. Latterly we had
q ioaning it out to fisherman, as it was
would have more use for it than our
self; but its lucky we didn't as have
s,s shaa1e ef getting Christmas gift. l
"a 1ef fsOnss sell our pocket to the high
g, for cash, at six months with approved
49,. discount of per cent for credit
se won't publish paper a10nJts;;5 JJss
ont for the poor Carrier-don't be stingy.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1859-12-31
CONGRESS-.

By private advices from Washington, this morn
ing we learn that there is but contingency upon
which a democrat can be elected viz that Reynofds
and Clark representatives from N. York, and Adrian
and Riggs of New Jersey, will unite with the ma
tional democrats, these four are antrLecomptoh
democrats and it is believed they will vote tor the
democrats if the Southern Americans will cast their
entire vote for democrat. Millson has fallen III
his vote and Gilmer has gained by the vote OF tne
Black Republicans thirteen of them having ieit
Sherman and gone over to him.