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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
The TrMe Question.

Il is now reduced to plain. palpable
fact that the Baltimore Convention will have
to nominate Douglas in order to prevent the
government from falling into the hands Of
the Black Republicans. Douglas is the only
man who can carry the Northwestern States
over Lincoln, and at the same time pcll the
cntiFe strength of the Democratic party in the
Northern States. It is left with the South
to say whether they will take Douglas or a
Black Republican. Then would It not be
vice for the Democracy Of the Union to dis
card innlaterial and intangible Questions of
remote,i if any,application and address them
selves to the present, living issues? Let
the plain question be put, which shall be the
choice, an Intervention plank aud Black
Republican President and Congress, or tie
good old democratic doctrine of Non inter
vention and a Democratic President and
Congress- This is the great practical a,.es-
ton
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Surgical Operation.

One of the most difficult and painful, as
well as skilful surgical operations on rec
ord, was performed by Dr. Gibson, of Rich
mond City, few weeks since, on the face
Of Mrs. Ryan. wife Of Mr.. Thos. W. Ryan,
of Port Republic, Rockingham county, Va.
A private letter from DR.. Gibson to a dis
tinguished medical gentleman of this place
(from which we are permitted to copy says
Of this case:
"Mrs. Ryan's disease was fungus of the
antrum, and the operation consisted in re-
moving all Of the left superior maxlla, ex-
ccpt the orbitar plate. I was glad to be
able to leave that portion as a support to
The ball of the eye, as it was entirely free
from disease. Mrs. Ryan's heroism was,
in my experience, unparalleled, sitting for
twenty minutes in a chair, and without as
sistance from any anesthetic agent, during
the entire operation. The union was, Is
you have seen, perfect by the first inten.
ton. The operation was done on TUESDAY,
and she started for home on the next Tues.
day. This is something, to me- wonderful,
as to the recupsrative energy of a system
which one would suppose was sadly depress.
ed by suffering and anxiety"
We are glad to learn that Mrs. RYAN i.
gradually recovering from the effects Of the
operation, and doing as well as could be pos.
sibly: expected. !. ...,..s-s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

In the flrst District Jno. A. Hartman,
(28S votes) J. Wayt Bell, (215 votes, } S.
B. Brown, (l62 votes, and W. G.. sterrett
CHS votea,) are elected Magistrates. Messrs
Brown and Sterrett are new members, and
succeed, J. L. Peyton, (removed) and J.
D. Brown.
R. G. Bickle. 176 votes, B. F. Points,
(166 votes W. A. Bell, Q33 votes, and
Henry Edison, (l27 votes. are all re-elect.
ed to the Magistracy.
In the Middlebrook District, M. D. W
Hogshead. D. Kunkle, J. r. Grove and 3
F. Hailman-the old Magistrates, with the
exception Of Mr.. Kunkle. who succeeds J.
Baylor, Esq,
E. M. Gushing and T. Marshall are re
elected Constables, without opposition, in
the LIST and End Districts.
In the Waynesboro' Magisterial District
Messrs. A. Koiner, Ellis, Bruce and Jos.
Morrison, are elected
In the Greenville District, John Newton,
w. F. Smith, David Blackwood, and A.
w. Moore
In the New Hope Magisterial District,
Messrs. Finley, Guy and Gentry, are elect:
ed, and the contest doubtful between DR.,
Kennedy and j A. Patterson.
In the Mt Sidney Magisterial District,
Messrs. W. D. Anderson, Cyrus Brown,
A. Ross and W. Gamble, are elected.
Charles K. Hyde is elected Constable.
The candidates for Commissioner of the
Revenue, are Slower, Donoho, Coalter,
Mowry, and Turk. The contest is very close,
and cannot be decided until the official vote
comes in:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Romance IL, Real Life

Almost tragic romance occurred recent
ly near Mt. Crawford, Rockingham. Mr..
r., Of Shenandoah, had been engaged to a
fair daughter of Rockingham. She discar-
ded him, and was about to be united in
matrimony to disciple of Esculapius. The
disappointed lover became desperate; drew
pistol, and threatened to kill his "ladye
love- and himself also; but changed his no.
ton just in time not to do it. He then bid
her 'long, last, sad farewell in tears and
signs, with tie intimation that he would do
something awful, which he did, in The act ol
swallowing brandy julep.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

C# The Richmond Examiner takes q
sensible and practical view Of existing po-
litical affairs, when it asks the Southern
States whether they are prepared to dis
solve the Union The Examiner wants nc
idle and braggart threats, unless there has
been preparation for the stupendous couse-
quences Of separation from the Northern
States. This, every one knows, has not
been done, because the people-the great
substratum which underlies this government
will have nothing to do with any propo-
sition for dissolution. From the Ontario to
the Gulf. the people arc for the Union, the
Constitution, and the equality of the States.
The politicians who seek to dissolve it, will
sink to rise no more.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
More fraua the Tenth E,agi6M.

The Woodstock Tsnth Legion, is pleased
to see the movements in the South to choose
delegates to the Baltimore Convention. Il
thinks the seceders having voluntarily dis
solved their connection with the Democratic
Convention at Charleston, their places are
therefore vacant
The Valley Democrat says, in alluding
to the meeting in Harrisonbrrg on Monday
last, that it was Large and enthusiastic, "
and that the ''eourse Of our delegates was
fully endorsed" DR.. Moffett is said to have
delivered strong speech III defence of him
self and colleague. 1t is matter of regret to
US that we could not be present to partici-
pate in tie proceedings. The Tenth he-
gion is all right.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Canvass Opened.

R. L. Doyle, Esq, one of the opposition
county electors, and also candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney, opened the
Presidential Campaign on Tuesday last, at
New Hope. Inasmuch as the Democratic
candidates are not in the field, it seems to
us Mr.. Doyle has been rather precipitate in
his labors Unless there was danger of his
speech spelling. we think courtesy would
have suggested to him to await at least until
the 18th of June. The next time he takes
the stump, if he will notify us, we will have
Sandy Cochran in his wake, he being one of
the Democratic county electors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
E1eDEty Marshal.

Col. J. T. Martin, u. S. Marshal for the
Western District of Va, has appointed Maj
j. B Watts, of this place, Deputy Mar
shall to take the census of Augusta county.
The Major will enter upon the discharge Of
his duties the LIST of June by reference to
the first page of to-day's paper the duties of
the Marshal can be learned, and it is all i'm
portant the people shall assist as much as
possible in procuring correct return of
property, &c. We commend Maj Watts to
the tender mercies Of an intellisont..commu-
nitv.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Insurance Company.

While the public spirit of our citizens is
aroused, we think it opportune to suggest
the expediency Of forming an Insurance
Company, both for life and property, in this
county. A large amount is paid out Of
this county annually to Northern Corpora
tons for the insurance Of life and property,
which could just as we'll be retained among
us. We merely throw out the suggestion
at this time for the consideration of our BUS
mess men, with the promise hereafter to
notice the idea more fully. Cannot the pee
pie of Augusta organize an Insurance Com
pany?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
COMMUNICATIVE Attorney

The election of Gen. Hartman, over r
L Doyle, ESD, as Commonwealth Attor-
ney, ID a striking evidence that the people Of
Augusta cannot be induced to make such
. ices turn upon party prejudices. Gen
Hartman has proved himself to be an able
faithful and accomplished public officer, and
the people who are deeply interested in tho
administration of such Offices, have signid-
cahtly attestca their confidence in him by
tho vote cast Oh the 2ith. Although the
effort was streuuous.y made byA few to bring
party feeling to bear in the election, TIE re-
suit shows 4 most unmitigated failure, and
gives the assurance that the people, knowing
their rights and interests, dare maintain
them, regardless of party eramlnels.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
The Tenth Legion speaks

The Democracy Of Rockingham. on last
Monday. assembled in large numbers at the
Courthouse in Harrisonburg. to consider
the various questions growing out of the
action and adjournment Of the Charleston
Convention. The resolutions reported by a
COMMITTEES, Of which ). n Liggett, ESQ
was Chairman, lay down the true doctrine
lby which the Democracy should be gov.
erned in the present crisis From the pro.
ceedings we extract the following, deferring
the publication of the whole until mex
| week:
9th. Resolved, That the action of oul
delegates to the Charleston Convention, as
participants in that body, was in perfect ac-
cordance with their expression of opinion
| before the Convention for which they were
nominated and by which they were elected
and receives our cordial endorsements:
9th. Resolved, That we express the hope
that the same spirit Of patriotism which an
inated them in the course pursued in the
Charleston Convention, will still control and
govern their action. when they again NEE,
with the national Democratic party Of the
Union at Baltimore
All the resolutions, with the exception o!
the siath, were adopted without discussion,
aud with but one or two dissenting voices.
The sixth resolution was opposed by VIM.
81. Efhnger aud E. A. Stands, taking ex-
ceptions to the delegates breaking the unit
vote Of Virginia. and their support of Judge
Douglas; and supported by Dr. s. A Cotf-
man, j. G Walker, Samuel Cootes and
others. After considerable cross firing be-
tween several gentlemen, the vote on the
resolution was taken. and passed with but
some four or five dissenting volces.
The name of Samuel Cootes is the syno-
nym of pure Democracy. He Las ever been
the faithful and tried champion of the cause
of the Democratic party and the country
from the days of jackson to the present
time. He is the representative man of the
Tenth Legion; and hence it is exceedingly
gratifying to the delegates from this Dis
trio. to have The support in the course they
pursued Of such men as Coctes. Cotfman
and others whose Democracy knows no va
rying or shadow of terning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Election Returns.

We give below the vote cast at the vari-
GUS precincts in the county, yesterday, for
the different candidates in the field. Al
though comparatively meagre and inaccu-
rate, enough is known to justify the coDclu-
sion that Gen. W. q. Hartman is elected
Commonwealth Attorney, BY large ma
-jority, over R. L. Doyle, Esq I; a. Fl. Peck,
Sheriff; A. +. Kinney, Circuit Clerk. and
that the county has cast majority Of votes
for Judge L. P. Thompson. over David
Fultz. Esq, for Circuit Judge. Next week
We will give the full official vote.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Accident.

H D. Whitcolnb, Esq, Chief Enginee,
on the Central Railroad, met with serious
accident last week near Covington. He was
standing on the verge of precipice when the
ground beneath his feet gave way, precipi-
Eating him down about fifty feet. His arm
near the elbow was broken, severe cash
cut on the side of his head, and his body
very much bruised. Although severely in.
jured, we are pleased to learn, not danger:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Oakland Stories.

A volume Of this intesesting work for the
young reader by "Cousin Guy" has been
laid on our table. It is work of intrinsic
merit, and very appropriate for the perusal
of Youth, and indeed the maturer aged
Healthy in its tone, graceful and pleasing
in the style. no one can glance over the
contents without feeling pleased and edited.
For sale by R. Cowan, Bookseller and
Stationer, Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
A PreCOciOuS Calf.

Mr.. John Carson, living near Middle
brook in this county, has calf of the Dur
ham and English breed, which, although
not one year old until the LIST of June, now
gives one quart of milk each day-a pint in
the morning and the same quantity in the
evening. The calf is not of unusual growth
except the bag. which is much lager than
in calves of that age ordinarily.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
~ Wallach, the political pimp of

Ne Wallach, the POLITICAL plmp Of
Washington City. is uery severe in his paper,
the Star, on Douglas. OF course, Wallach
is fighting for bis bread and butter, for he
well knows that if Douglas is the next Presi-
dent, he will not have hanging about him
such political scavengers as the editor Of the
Star. Indeed. half of the opposition to Doug
las proceeds just from such creatures as Wal
ZACH who have been living off government
patronage, in return for which they do all
the dirty work required.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
MIR. DOUGLAS, Speech.

The great speech delivered by Senator
Douglas in reply to Hon Jeff Davis, and in
opposition to the Senate resolutions, has
been revised and published in the Globe
1t is ttiumphantvindication of his own con-
sistency, and convincing defence Of the
doctrine of intervention and the Demo
cratic party. Hereafter we will give such
extracts as our space will permit. Mr..
Davis was utterly demolished.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

w Our friend, Jas A. Corwardin, Esq,
The popular editor Of the Richmond Dispatch,
passed through Staunton on Tuesday last,
en- route for the White Sulphur Springs -
He was accompanied by his family.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Hail.

We understand that severe hail storm
occurred on Dry Branch, and reaching up
as far as Jennings Gap, on Friday last
Our informant says that the hail fell to the
depth of one or two inches, and must have
done great damage to the growing fruit and
crops, as we'll as to cattle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

~The committee on elections have re-
ported that Rich. Barrett, Of St. Louis,
Mo-, is not entitled to his seat in Congress,
and that F. P. Blair, jr., is. Mr.. Barrett
is democrat, and was elected by 700 ma
jority. Mr.. Blair is a Republican.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Ice Creains

The Messrs. Cease have fixed UP very
handsomely an Ice Cream Saloon. immc-
diately over their Confection Store Ladies
and Gentlemen will find their room an agree.
able resort, in the evenings and during the
day, to partake of Cream and Cake.
j B. Antoni, also. has elegantly arran-
ged his Saloon, and has also on hand the
incest article Of Cream and Cake.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Chicago Convention.

The Chicago Convention brought its la
bors to close on the 18th inst. by the NOM
ination of Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, as
their candidate for the Presidency, and
Hannibal Hamlin, Of Maine, as the can
didate for Vice President The first ballot
stood: Seward 173. Lincoln lO2, Bates 81
Cameron so, Mclean IL, Wade 8, Dayton
"A. There being no choice, second ballot
was had, follows: Seward 184a; Lincoln
181 scattering 38. Whole number of votes
404; necessary TO choice 203. The third bal
lot was then had. and general stampede
of all the forces opposed to Seward took
place in favor Of Lincoln. Itresulted, Lin
coin 228 Seward 1S1. Lincoln was there
fore declared the nomirae. The result is
said to have been brought about by the
Pennsylvania friends of Cameron. Stewards
friends were much disappointed, and receiv-
ed the result with ill-concealed disgust -
Those opposed to Seward manifested the
widest enthusiasm at the announcement,
and Chicago, a few moments afterwards, was
the scene of one continued outburst of glad
ness and delight Cannons were fred, bon
fires lighted up, and every demonstration Of
excessive Joy given.
Hannibal Hamlin, now u. 8. Senator
from Maine, was then nominated for Vice
President, on the second ballot, his princi-
pal competitor being Cassius NJ. Clay, Of
Ky.
Mr.. Lincoln is Kentuckian by BIRTH
He formerly acted with the old Wing party.
but upon its dissolution, became identified
with the Black Republicans. In 1858 he was
chosen by that party as the opponent of Judge
Douglas for the Senate. After one oe the
most exciting and embittered contests ever
waged in this country, the friends of Mr..
Doug las succeeded in securing the election
of a majority of the Legislature, and be was
chosen U. S. Senator.
Mr., Hamlin up to 1854 acted with the
Democratic party, but left that organization
on the Kansas Nebraska question oppo-
sing the repeal of the Missouri Compromise
line. Since that time he has been fully as
ISOLATED with the Black Republican party.
Taking this ticket in all it's bearings we
conceive it to be not only plausible, but very
formidable. Mr.. Lincoln is a man of re-
markable personal popularity, and could not
have been defeated in 1858 in illinois BY
any other man than Judge Douglas. His
popularity extends throughout all the North
western States, and unless the Baltimore
Convention dominates Judge Douglas, the
sixty-six electoral votesof the Northwest will
doubtless be cast for Mr. Lincoln. As the
condition of parties now stands, there ia no
hope for the Democracy, save in the nomi-
nation of Judge Douglas. This we conceive
to be an evident fact. There is no use in
trying to conceal it. People may talk a
bout one man saving the party, and boot at
the idea as much as they please, but to our
mind there is no man now living who can
save the Democratic party at this time from
defeat by the Black Republicans, but Ste
phen n. Douglas, of Illinois The palmer
this matter is understood the better We
either have to nominate Douglas at Balti-
more, Or Abraham Lincoln will be the next
| President of the United States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

We understand that the Messrs. Wad-
dell have sold theft. entire interest in the
spectator" establishment to R. Mauzy,
Esq, of Rockingham, who for several years
has owned part of it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

THr June No. of the Eclectic Magazine
has been received It's contents, as usual,
are very entertaining, and fully sustain its
high reputation for interesting and instruo-
tive reading.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
MI. Stephens, Letter.

We publish on our first page the power
full letter of the Hon. A. II. Stephens, Of
Ca, on the present questions which threat
en- the unity Of the Democratic party It's
perusal will repay the reader
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
EE The Weston Herald endorses tn

w The Weston Herald endorses the
action Of the Virginia Delegation to Charles
ton even to the breaking up Of The Unit vote.
It further says that Judge Douglas is the
choice of the masses of the country The
Herald is published in Fitzhugh and Bran
mons District, and Immediately in the town
of the latter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

~We are sorry to learn that the wheat
crop is now looking very unpromising.-
The fly and joint worm are making sad
havoc, and the prospect Of a good crop is in
deed gloomy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

A.young man named Decker, who is de.
mented, attempted to kill himself last week,
At Burke's Mill. He has been admitted tc
the Asylum at this place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

ET A shower of meteoric stones &C.
Cured in Ohio recently. Stones weighing
so lbs were found after the shower. bur;ed
in the ground several feet. They were
somewhat shaped like the river stone.-
Many persons heard them as they whiszed
through the air, and saw them as they fell.
It is strange phenomenon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

Our limited space precludes several arti-
eles of.interest this week. Among them is
a letter from Judge Warner, Of Ca, and
The Black Republican Platform.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

~We had very heavy storm in this
vicinity on Monday evening last, tearing up
trees, and blowing down fences to consids-
rable extent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

wMiers W. Fisher, ESQ.,. one Of the
delegates from the Accomac District to tho
Charleston Convention, and who Joined the
seceders. has written long letter in iusti6-
cation of his course.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

AN immense gathering of the Democracy
of New York was held at Corinthian Hall,
N. Y, on the 22ud inst; to sustain the &C
ton Of the delegates of that State to Char
lesion in voting for Douglas. Strong reso-
iutions of approval were passed. A number
of letters were read, and among them a
powerful, though brief, argument from
Reverdv johnson, of Nd, who defends the
position of Judge Douglas, and bis claims to
the Presidency.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

G. W. Raine, Of Lynchburg, was shot
and MORALLY wounded by his son-in-law,
J. B. Duncan, at Bristol, Va. The diff
GUILTY originated about family affairs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

The House Of Representatives has fx-
% the 18th Of june for adjournment
The Senate, az yet, has net voted on the
proposition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

EE Election day was signalized by the
usual number of fights, drunken men, COM
initials to Jail, &c. 1t was quite busy day.
Two gentlemen took offence at each other,
retired to selected spot. pulled off their
coats, one knocked the other down six times,
and then they walked off and took drink
together This was all done in a quiet way,
there being but one person present, and not
five words passed between them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

Fowler, the N. Y. defaulting post-mas-
Ter. 10 reported to have gone TO South A.
merics.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Eg The Fairmount True Virginian ,oue

E The Paramount True Vlrglnlan ,oue
Of the most prudent and sensible Demo
cratic papers in the State, closes a very we'll
written article on the Charleston Conven-
ton with the expression of the belief that
Douglas is the most available man the Bal
timore Convention car present to the peo-
Pile. The Virginiau is published in the
Electoral District represented by Messrs.
G., w. Russell and w. G.. Brown.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25

WE are indebted to Hons. J. T. Harris,
J. A. Logan. F. B. Fouke, and Eli Thayer,
for various public documents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
A tremendous hail storm passed over nor

A tremendous hail storm passed over por-
tons Of Rockingham last week, tearing of
trees, blowing down fences, destroying wheat
fields, killing cattle. Linvill's Creek and
other branches were also very much swol-
len by the rains, and whole fields Of grain
submerged. The damage is. considerable
both to the grain and fruit crops.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Advertisements.

We call the readers attention TO the va
rious advertisements in to-day''s paper, and
especially yhe land sales in eastern Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-05-25
Hon. W. @. Preston, Of South Carolina,

TIE announcement We made last week,
that Allen Ewing had been arrested, proves
to be incorrect.