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false Statements.

The Breckenridge papers throughout Vir
ginia have been publishing, with enthusi
astic delight, a statement to the effect tina
the Opposition of Alabama. had, in State
Convention, repudiated Bell and Everett
and announced themselves for Breckin.
ridge and lane. This, like majority d
the sensation announcements of the Disu.
.nion-Secedcrs, proves to be hoax-a fb
Instead dfendorsing Breckinridg e and Lane,
they have effected thorough organization
in the State, appointed their electors, &c.,
and are actively engaged in the cause Of
Bell and Everett, which cannot fail to throw
the electoral vote of that State for Douglas
and johnson.
This, like other rumors of a similar char
acter, has had tendency to encourage the
friends Of Mr.. Breckenridge in the belief
that he stood fair chance to get in the
House in the event Of failure to elect by
the people. 1t is unfounded, however,
The conservative men Of the country see
the means employed to make capital fol
Breckenridge and Lane, and cannot and
will not fail to visit whitening condem.
nation Upon those who are willing to thus
wantonly sacrifice the Democratic party and
the dearest interests of the country. The
people-those whose rights of property and
person are directly involved in the perpetu-
alton Of good government and the maintc-
nance Of ordcr-cannot be blindly led into
the fearful snare set for them by Yancey
and his followers. False appeals and false
statements can readily be detected, and we
are confident in the belief that the honest
masses will recoil from the touch Of fac
tion whose existence and strength depends
upon such receptions. We warn the true
friends Of the Union and the Constitution
to stand firm to the regular Democratic or
ganization. Let them be vigilant to dis
sect and expose the wrong and proclaim the
right, and the reward will be the elevation
to the Presidency of the Great Commoner
the Representatives, of the Age-Ste-
phen A. Douglas, of Illinois.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

must become such by his own labor; and
that no man can truly be GREAT man, un-
less he possess pure and decisive integrity.
All Of the addresses of the young orators
satisfactorily proved to all who heard them.
that the Principal of this Institution and his
Assistant, have fully discharged their duty
to both student and parent. That This in
stitution, SO pleasantly situated near the vii
lage of Churchville,in Augusta. may, by its
good management, progress rapidly to en-
inence and distinction, in building up and
forming character for the good of God and
their felow-mcn, is the humble wish of
the CONSERVATOR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Prof &. IaWrehce Hale, we'll known in
this community as an impudent itinerant
lecturer on Electro biology, was recently
forcihiy expelled from, The town of Selma
Alabama, and posted as an imposter. T.
will be remembered that he married wild.
owed lady in Fayette county, Va, shortly
after be had turned the heads of some Of
our misses upside down. He endeavored
to pass himself off as bachelor at Selma.
His wife Is how suing for ditnrcn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
TO the Work.

Let the f.ien3s Of the Union, the Consti-
tuition, Non-Intervention, and tie regular
old-line Democracy. in Highland, Bath,
Pocahontas. Pendleton, Randolph, Rock
bridge, Rockingham Shenandoah, Augusta,
and the counties adjoining them, go to- work
and organize. and appoint delegates to the
Staunton Convention, which meets on the
10Th of August. Action! action action
rs the word
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
A Proposition to the Democracy
of Virginia..

Wet undersigned members of the Democratic
party of Virginia, being eminently desirous to COM
promise the unfortunate differences between the
two wings of the Democratic party. propose to the
Have bat one electoral ticket, and that ticket to
be pledged to cast the vote of Virginia for either
of the Democratic tickets, Breckenridge and Lane
or Douglas and Johnson, whichever can with the
aid of Virgina's Electoral vote, be elected Pres-
dent and Vice President of the United States,
w A. Burke, M. G.. Hartman,
ID. C. NJ Gufin, E. I. Albertson,
S. B. Brown, H. l.. Opie,
George Baylor, B. F. Points,
r. w. Stevenson, Benjamin Crawford.
VIM H. Watts, A. W Hartman,
Jas. w. Crawford, VIM. Jordan.
W. A. Abney. T. l.. Hartman.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
The Virginia Delegation.

We call upon N. Tyler. Esq. Secretary
Of the Virginia Delegation at Charleston
and Baltimore, TO publish the proceedings Of
that body at those two Conventions. It i:
highly important at this time that they
should be made public. It is due to the
Democracy of the State, and especially tc
the members of the Delegation, that the pub.
lication should be made. The express I'm
derstanding was that they be published i'm
mediately after the adjournment of the Con.
vention. Nearly month has now elapsed
since that time, and yet nothing has been
seen Of the proceedings. Let us have them
either through the metropolitan press, or in
manuscript, and we will insert them in the
Vindicator,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
To the National Democracy Of
Virginia.,

Acting under the authority lately vested
in me by the National Democratic Execu.
tive Committee, | earnestly request those
Democrats throughout the State who are in
favor of the election Of Stephen A. Douglas
and Herschell V. johnson, the regular nom
inees OF said party, to send delegates to q
coavcation and mass meeting to be held al
Staunton on the 10th day of August next,
for the purpose of framing an electoral tick
ct and transacting such other business as
the exigencies of the case may require.
JOHN A. HARTMAN.
National Committeeman for Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

We ccnversed, few days since, with an
Intelligent gentleman from Illinois, who
says no one there enteftains doubt
that Douglas will carry that State by de-
cided majority. The gentleman to whom
we refer is native Virginian land Wing,
and he, with his brother, also Wing, as
will be the case with nearly all of the con-
sentative Opposition, intend to vote for
Douglas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
Public Speaking.

DR.. S. II. Moffett, one Of the delegates
to the Charleston and Baltimore National
Conventions, from this District, will address
the Democracy of Augusta county, on Mon
day next, (Court-day) in vndieation of him
self and colleague. We earnestly hope that
every true Democrat in the county will be
present on the occasion. Other business o.
Importance will also be considered
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
National G Committeeman for Virginia.
To the Democracy Of Augusta.

~ sAo DcAAAOCAssCJ VI AuS ustsa'
1t is important that every Democrat in
the County who is in favor Of maintaining
the regular organization Of the party, and
supporting the nominees of the Democratic
National Convention, Douglas and johnson,
be in Staunton on Monday next. 1t il
hardly necessary for us to more than men
ton the fact, and urge upon our friends to
come in at every hazard Those who speak
in behalf of the Seceders will be answered
by some competent person, we cannot, how
ever, say who, at this writing. There will
be matters Of vital Importance to attend to.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

We publish to-day proposition for com-
promise signed by friends of both Douglas
and Breckenridge. 1t was gotten up with.
out counsel or advise from u.s. The signers
are alone responsible for it. While willing
to unite upon just and honorable terms of
determination, yet we have no propositions
to make. We have made our last The
overtures must come from the other side.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

1t is said that the whole West, from the
Ohio to the Mississippi, is one vast grain
field. 1t is estimated that the State o. Ohio
will have thirty million bushels of wheat
i've millions more than it has ever produced
before, and that of the best quality
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
The EHIfBsse

On Wednesday last, burnt glass was in
demand, as that Was the day on which the
eclipse of the sun was visible. We noticed
it about balf-past eight o'clock, when the
extent of the eclipse was about 81 digits, Oh
less than one third Of the suns surface. :
This is the last solar eclipse that will b.
visible here during the present century.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

A new paper IN the interest of Douglas
and Johnson. is shortly TO be started 10 Pc
tersburg, under the editorial charge of Chas.
Irving, Esq. Mr.. I. is a vigorous writer
and most excellent campaigner. The
skies are bright and Frightening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Breckenridge and Lane resolutions were
laid on the table in Prince Edward county
recently. Pryor and Hubbard supported,
and Charley Irving opposed them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Mecklenberg, Prince George, and FIVE or
SIX other counties in Eastern Virginia. have.
appointed delegates to the Staunton Con-
vention. The works goes bravely on.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

A large Douglas ratification meeting was
recently held at Lexington. Ky, the home
OF Mr. Breckenridge. The papers state that
a. least nall OF the Democrats in that vi
entity are for Douglas and johnson
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
Democratic Meeting.

Whereas, the Democratic State Executive Com
mittee of Virginia, at meeting held in Richmond,
on the 10th day Of July, instant, did, for the par
pose of restoring, if possible, "that spirit of har
mony and union in ranks which is essential to
success
Resolve, As the opinionef the Committee, that
il be recommended to the Democracy of Virginia,
that they assemble in Convention at Charlottes-
vile, or the 10th day of August next.
meeting of the Democrats of Augusta, favora-
bic to sending Delegates to the charlottesville Con
ventlon. recommended as above setforth, will be
held 1T the Courthouse, in Stau nton, on Monday
next (Cuurt-day.) The Hon. Shelton F. Leake
h promised to be present and address the De-
Tuocracy OF Augusta, and so also has the Hon.
William Smith, if his health will permit.
The undersigned Democrats, respec fully unite
in the above call.
jacob Baylor, George Koiner,
Robert e. Bickle, Solomon d. Coiner,
VIM. A. Abney, Cyrus Koiner,
VIM. Caldwell, David W. Coiner,
r. Schumacher, II. l.. Opie,
Owens McCune, James H. Skinner,
j. G. Marquis, VIM. II. Peyton,
u. V. Abney, Fl. B. Niche, jr.
VIM. 8. H. Baylor,
July 20, 1860.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Do no: our City Fathers intend to do
something for Hills Pump. 1t is shame
to neglect this great public convenience.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Col. G. Crozet has been elected Chief En-.
gineer of the Virginia and Kentucky Rail
road Company.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

We publish on our first page descrip-
ton of an ingeniously constructed fre-arm,
the invention of Mr.. Lorenzo Sibert, Of this
county, the model Of which was exhibited
here by Col. j. M. McCue and the inventor.
Gov. Floyd has expressed himself as high
ly pleased with the weapon, and will have
it examined by an official board whenever a
specimen pattern is presented
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Robt. P. Garnett, of Virginia, has been
appointed to clerkship in the Sixth Au
ditor's Office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Rankin is taking the Landsomest Photo
graphs ever turned out 10 Staunton Don
fail to give him call. See advertisement
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

All through Eastern Virginia the friends
of Douglas are moving. Ratification meet
ings are being held, and the Southern
heart Gred' for Douglas, Non-Intervention
and the Union.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Charles Irving, Esq, recently made q
strong speech at Buckingham c. H. fol
Douglas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Rev B. ARBoGAsr, Principal Of Wesley
an Female Institute, has been elected to the
Presidency of Cassville Female College. To-
Gated at Cassville, Georgia, and has accepted
the appointment. His qualifications for such
a position are Of the highest order. AS an
administrator, fnancier and instructor, he
has no superiors and few equals, and all these
essential characteristics have been exempl-
fed in his management Of the Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute. The standard Of scholar
ship which he has established makes this
school compare favorably with any Institu-
ton in the land. We wish Mr.. Arbogast
great success in his new position.
We understand that Rev. j. A. McCau-
ley the former accomplished Principal Of
the Institute, has been elected to fill his
place. We will most cordially welcome Mr..
McCauley back to our midst. As minis
ter, gentleman and scholar, there are few
who so richly deserve the confidence Of an
intelligent community, as Rev. James A.
McCauley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Jno. B. Quidor has been appointed Post
Master at Chnrchville, Va, Vice Geo. A.
Hanger. resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Senator A 6. Brown, of Miss, says tbs
STATES, has left Breckenridge for Douglas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Jno. Morrisscy has challenged Jno. c.
Heehan to fight for wager of $40 to- $los.
nm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

j. B. Haskins declines being candi-
date for reelection to Congress from New
York.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
column

Read the powerful letter of the, Mon,
Reysrdy johnson, to be found in another
column
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Sec first page for editorial and other po-
litical matter
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20
The Votes of the States i'm 1860.
The following table shows the number Of
votes which each State will cast in the Pres
idential election this year:
The ssPacifcatOr.,'

Total Electoral Vote
Necessary for an election of President
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

The German paper published at Wheel
ing, and the Melbourne, Tyler county,
Plaindealer, have both hoisted the Douglas
flag. Douglas is good for the three largest
Democratic districts in the State, viz: The
Tenth Legion, the Wheeling and the Par
kersburg Districts-pclling in all over 3d.
900 Democratic votes. In addition to these,
we will carry some of the strongest Demo.
cratic counties in Eastern Virginia, and be-
fore November next, will have the great
bulk Of the Democratic voters with us.
leaving Breckenridge and the Courthouse
cliques and politicians to themselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

EE AS numerous rumors have been put
atloat and questions asked relative to the
position of the Hon. J. T. Harris, member
Of Congress from this District, we deem it
but an act Of justice to that gentleman, and
to the Democratic party, to state that he
is supporter Of Judge Douglas, believing
him to be the nominee of the National De-
mocratic party. Mr.. Harris is for harmony
in the party, if it can honorably and fairly
be brought about, and hence he has made
no public announcement Of his views. IF
all overtures for the adjustment Of the pres
ent unfortunate difficulties fail in accom-
plishing the desired end, then Mr.. Harris
will have no hesitancy in declaring himself
favorable to the election of Douglas and
johnson His desire is to give no legiti-
mate cause of complaint, and therefore he
holds suspended his position until all the
means contemplated for uniting the party
shall have been exhausted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

Southern fanaticism by the sovereign people
of the Union.
We regret exceedingly that our cotempo-
rary has expressed his willingness to ''abide
the decision of a State Convention. Does
Ec not know that this movement for Con-
vention originated with the implacable enc
mics of Judge Douglas? Does he not know
that it is trap in which to catch them, and
either to force them to support Breckenridge
and Lane, or secede from the Convention,
and thus to assume the very position out
side of the party that they now occupy =
What good could Convention do? What
has been the history of Conventions in Vir-
einia for the last six or eight yearsY The
scene Of aisgraceful wrsngling and unprln-
cipled trickery, where the voice Of the peo-
ole has been stifed and suppressed, and the
rule Of political tricksters and auctioneers
established. The minds of the friends of the
two wings of the party are not in proper
frame for calm elaboration. Thirty OF us
met in Charleston and Baltimore, and we
could not agree. How could it be expected
that three or four hundred, friends of both
candidates, with passions inAamed and pre-
1iudices excited, could harmonic, especially
when one party will be there to trick and
Ityrannize, and then il beaten by an over.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-20

of Augusta The very men against whom
Mr.. Leake is solicited (and to which solic-
itation we learn he has yielded) to war
whose honest convictions he is invited to
fmpugn-whose Democracy is to be assailed
and whose policy denounced-are the men
who proved themselves friends to him who
sticketh closer than brother, and never
forsook him, until overpowered by num-
bers, and yielded then only in obedience to
loyal adherence to the usagcs of the De-
mocratic party. We cannot see the neces-
sity for either of these gentlemen interfering
in the party affairs Of this county. But on
Che contrary, we shall deem it an indicate
intrusion upon contested ground, and cause
sufficient to wipe out all past recollections
OF friendship, and to commence anew as i'm
placable enemies. II they are SO far for
getful of what is due to the Democracy, and
to those who have fought bravely for the
cause Of the party, as to oficiously obtrude
themselves upon county meeting for the
purpose of distraction and strife, and that,
Zoo, by virtue of an invitation from those
who have nc. authority to speak for the De.
nsocratlc party Of augusta, we shall feel alb.
solved from all restraint imposed by party
: or personal associations, and treat them a:
. political Intermediates and enemies. Oul
voice is for peace, but if the opponents o.
the regular organization of the Democratic
G party and its Presidential nominees vii
, have war, We have no alternative but tx
throw aside the scabbard. and enter Che fele
; in defence of the right. and the honor ant
integrity Of the Democratic party.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-05-18

CHEAP NAiLs.-The cheapest nails arc
not the lowest priced ones. Cut nails made
of iron of good quality will outlast such as
can be bought at the lowest rates about two
10 one. Never use nails for siding or shin
giles that break very easy and be sure not
TO allow your carpenter to use nails Of very
light weight. First rate cut nails of suita
bic size may cost twenty-five per cent
more than the poorest and lightrst, but il
the end they are hundred per Gent. the
best Nails made of poor iron will rust ou,
a great deal quicker than nails made of good
tough malleable iron, like that known a:
old sable.-.Scientifc American.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-05-18

|ALUE OF 4 LOAD OY HAY.-I send
you method by which, with but little time
and trouble, any one can tell what their load
of hay or straw amounts TO, by simply tax.
ing the weight multiplied by half the price
per ton-for example, say $500 lbs hay al
slS per tons, 800 lbs. multiplied by halt
of ls,which is ., gives the amount--so toe
with fractions. You may know this, but
can find any amount of men that never
heard Of it.-F. GUrfSEE, in Com,tr,
Gentleman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-05-18
p O f II r. Y
TO OUR LITTLE LIZZIE.

Sleep, little one the Summer winds are breathing,
gentle hymn, to hull thy quiet rest:
Around thy tomb. In mournful beauty wrtahing,
The ivy ereeps, In freshning ycrdure dressed
Sleep my love, the Summer flowers are sprinvipr
In holy peace above thv Wondering head,
To guard thy dust and from their bosnn,s tipring
mingled sweetness DER thy silent bed.
We miss thee love thy JOYOUS face once blushins
With rosy light. death-siades have overcast:
But all how oft these heartfelt tears are gushing
To think our eyes thee have looked their last
We miss those hours when through hearts was stealing
The merry music of thy fair feet:
We mis- those hours, when every pulse Of feeling
Thrilled quick and warm, thy trusting eyes 20 meet
We miss our babe, when evening gathers round us;
Thy place Il vacant on thy mother : breast!
We wake no more to feel the spell that bound US
When once to ours thy infant lips were pressed,
Who're art thou' Thy soul which onee was pouring
Through this cold dust, and thrilling glow
Ayes so'"erfe vet; it vanished heaRenward soaring
Far from all pain, or blight, or earthly woe!
Where dnst thou dwell IL must he thou art wearing
radiant light on fhy enfranchised soul
In some bright world, thy part with angels bearing
Where hymns OF holy joy forever roll
To that sweet rest Gods love hath surely borne thee
Dear cherished one nor to reclaim.
How much we love, how much miss and mourn thee
lie knows ao. E, aud blessed he Ills name
South Reading Vt. W. VI l.. NJ WILLIAMS,