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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The news from Japan states that the EN-
peror had been assassinated. The intelli-
gence has not been communicated to the
Embassy visiting this country, for tie rea-
son that it may not be correct. Thirty per-
sons,it was rumored. suspected of being con-
nected with the assassination, had been be-
headed. Some Of them are reported to be
princes Of high rank.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Richmond Examiner says: ''We
learn from Auditor Bennett that R. 0.
Doss, Sheriff of Campbell county, Va. is in
default in the payment Of the public reve-
nue.. The Commissioners Of the Revenue of
that county has been ordered to withhold his
book, and an execution for about $40, 900
has been sent against the goods and chattles
of the Sheriff Campbell county is the lar
gest tax paying county in the State. Last
year her citizens paid $40. 600 into the pub
lie treasury, inthe slaI IF taxes on real and
personal estate
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The fact that the Richmond Convention
adjourned without adopting platform is
significant. It is very plain that the mem
bers of that body distrus.ed themselves, and
we're unwilling to assume the responsibility
Of taking any position that might embarrass
the Baltimore Convention. The Richmond
Convention, in other words, was complete
failure, and ended as it commenced, in blus-
ter and braFsao. without one singleact that
is4sncible.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

''Ion." the Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun, says:
''Hon. Cave johnson, Of Tennessee, long
the honored representative Of his district in
Congress, and Postmaster General under
the administration of President Polk, is now
on visit to the seat Of the general govern
ment.
Major General Thomas Sidney Jessup, a
veteran officer of the United States Army,
died this morning. As gallant officer and
esteemed citizen, this war-worn veteran had
no superior. He was born in Virginia, in
1888. In the conflict of 1912 he was Bril-
gade Major and Acting Adjutant General to
Gen. Hull. He was subsequently brevetted
Lieutenant Colonel, for distinguished and
meritorlous services in the battle of Chippe-
wa; afterwards brevetted Colonel for gallant
conduct and distinguished skill in the bat
tie of Niagara, in which he was severely
wounded
On the 9th of May, 1918, the gallant
officer was appointed Adjutant General, with
the rank Of Colonel. In May, 1928, was
brevetted Major General in consideration Of
ten years faithful service. In the same
month he took command of the army in the
Creek Nation, Ala, and succeeded General
Call in command Of the army in Florida on
the 9th Of December, 1886 He was wound
ed in the action with the Seminole Indians
near Jupiter Inlet on the 9th Of January,
1888; was succeeded by Col. q. Taylor on
the 18th of May, 1888, and returned to his
! department in this city,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
Shenandoah.

we ma the following paragraph in the
Woodstock Tenth Legion of The l4th inst.
"We were prevented by business engage
ments from attending the meeting held in
courthouse on Monday. The proceedings
were not made out in time for the paper to-
DAY. RESOLUTIONS disappearing the course
OF our delegates to the Charleston Convex
ton, and also condemnatory Of the squatter
sovereignty construction of the Cincinnati
Platform
This notice does not say that such resolu-
tons were adopted, but We presume that must
have been an omission Of the printer. A pri-
vate letter informs us that the meeting was
very meagre affair, thinly attended and chat a
resolution was adopted disappearing the
course Of the District delegates to Charles
ton, and requesting them to vote for South
ern man at Baltimore.
We are at loss to know why notice of
this meeting was not circulated. Certainly
we knew nothing about it until Saturday
last, and then it was too late for us possibly
to be there. In addition to this. we think
courtesy should have suggested the proprie-
ty of notifying the delegates that such a
meeting would be held Both delegates were
ignorant of any meeting having been called
in Shenandoah, until it was too late to at
tend. We are satisfied that the Democracy
of Shenandoah would have without hesita-
ton endorsed fhe course Of the delegates
from this District had staten ent Of the rea-
sons which governed them in their action
been heard. The Chairman of the Virginia
delegation inhibited the publication Of the
proceedings Of the delegation at Charleston
until after the Baltimore Convention. This
arbitrary and unjusti6able injunction has
prevented the truth, in an official form, from
being spread before the people. We conf
IDENTIFY appeal to that record to show that the
delegates from this District were the only
consistent members of the delegation who
originally favored the nomination of Mr..
Hunter, and to vindicate the accordance of
their action with the sentiment Of the Dis
trict Convention that appointed them. We
do not know who participated in the Shen-
andoah meeting, bat we honestly believe the
resolutions adopted are total misrepresen.
tation Of the views of the great majority of
the Democracy of that county. That meet
ing acted in utter ignorance Of the facts in
the premises, and it was unjust and ungene-
rous to arraign, try and censure the dele
gates without notifying them and afording
an opportunity for them to defend themsel-
yes. We are willing to meet any of the
gentlemen who engaged in that meeting
before the Democracy Of Shenandoah, salts
fed that fair statement of the case is only
necessary for the delegates to receive fall
and complete endorsation.
Taking the time and all the circumstan-
ces into consideration in connection with
this meeting, it is due to candor to say, that
the delegates will not be governed By its
suggestions. We do this respectfully and
because We believe the meeting was not
fair exponent of the opinions Of the Democ-
racy of the county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
For the Vlnds'cotor.

The call for a Convention over your signature
has lust fallen under my eye, and | respectfully
represent that Alexandria is not ready for such an
assemblage ct this time. True, the object is not
very definitely stated, but are allowed to reck-
IN What II il We are waiting first to hear from
the delegates, and sorry that go" haze not &C
cess to one whom you could consult as to the post
ton of the Church it stands under the new chap
ter and explanations. we also think that as our
;nterest ia nermnnent we can wait till the next
sion of the Baltimore Conference. We ought to have
heen consulted before being committed to such
question. especially SO, as Conventions are of very
doubtful utility-there are too many of them now.
IF one is called we would prefer the laity to move,
rather than the ministry-the latter have hereto
fore had too large share in such gatherings
ALEXANDRIA.
anss-The naners that have copied the article of
"Pax" will please insert the above in their next
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Maj. j. L. Jones, for a number of years
baggage agent on the Central Railroad, has
been appointed Conductor on that road to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resigna-
ton of Capt. R. W. Pierce. W. Gilkeson,
of this place, received the appointment of
baggage agent held by Maj. Jones.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

U. S. Senator G. c. Clay, of Alabama,
is gradually wearing away under pulmo-
nary affection. The Washington correspon-
dent ofthe Tenth Legion says that he was to
nave left Washington last Monday for the
White Sulphur Springs. It is feared the
disease has progressed so far as to defy RENE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
Circuit COmrf

The Circuit Court for Augusta county is
still in session. Up to Thursday morning
about 20 cases on motion docket, and 20
cases on civil docket, had been disposed of.
The case of Allen Ewing, charged with hav-
ing passed counterfeit money, is set for to.
day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

APPOINTMENTS CoNFIRMED.-The Senate,
in executive session, confirmed the following
appointments John Appleton. Minister
to Russia; Mr. Prescott, Assistant Secretary
of State; Mr. Mitchell, of South Carolina,
Secretary of Legation at st. Petersburg;
Cave johnson. of Tennessee, commissioner
TO settle claims under the treaty with Para
quay; Sam Ward, of New York, Secretary
and Interpreter to the Commissioner; B. A.
Edes, Consul at Pernambuca; Augustus
Aplsr Coo, Consul at Brunswick, Germa-
NJ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

1t seems that Pixies Peak is compare
lively a humbug. Thousands of adventu-
rers are begging their way back to the
States. The country is entirely untitled
for agricultural purposes, and unless the
mining interests are sufficient to sustain a
population, it can never become perma.
hently inhabited.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

DIvoRcE.-At the last session Of the Cir
cult Superior Court of Rockingham, Jeremi-
ali Hollen was divorced from his wife, Cath
arine, with the privilege Of either party mar
ryipg whenever they pleaks, -,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Squire Brown of the American is laying
very nice pavement from the bridge across
Lewis Greek to his hotel. This is an inn
prove ment which the Corporation should
havs made before this time as public con-
venience-b being the thoroughfare to the
Passenger Depot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

A resolution has been reported by the
Committee on the Navy Department, cen
suring the President and Secretary of the
Navy in the distribution of the government
patronage connected with the Navy, and
passed by a vote of to /.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

We had a slight fall Of frost on Sunday
night last. Frost fell, also, in Rockingham,
Highland, Pendleton and Bath, but did not
do much damage.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

DR.. Eichelberger is laying the founda-
tion of what will be handsome private res
idence on Augusta street, in the rear of
Crawford & Cochran's store.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Alumni of South Carolina College,
who were students during the Presidency of
Hon. VIM. C. Preston, from 1916 to 1851
are to erect monume mt to the great ora
tor and scholar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The National Division of the Sons of Tenn
pcrance are now in session at Philadelphia.
The worthy Patriarch of Great Britain is in
attendance
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

a free negro man, convicted of burglary
in Richmond, was sold into slavery on Tues.
day last. The price paid was $70e-the
purchaser, Southern gentleman.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Fruit yield this season in the Valley
will be moderately good. There are good
many cherries, peaches, apples, pears, &C.. /,
enough for ordinary consumption.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The barn and other out houses, together
with two fine carriage horses, belonging to
7. P. Pendleton, of Clarke county, were
consumed by fire on the 10th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Eli Wilfong has been appointed postmas-
ter at Upper Tract, Pendlcton county, vice
Isaac I. Kile, resigned
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Sayers' arm is said to be injured beyond
cure, the tendons having been severed by
Heenan's terrible blows.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

In the Charleston Convention Judge
Douglas received 81 votes from Pennsylva-
mia. By instructions since the Charleston
Convention adjourned, he will receive 231
from that State at Baltimore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Judge Douglas has not been able to be
in his seat in the Senate for nearly four
weeks. The disease of his throat, how
ever, which has caused his debility, is now
fast disappearing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

We learn from Col. Benz Hiner, of Pen.
dleton, that the crops generally in thai
county are looking well.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
The Crops.

The wheat crop in Augusta and the ad-
joining Counties may be estimated at about
half or three fourths Of good yield. In
recent trip through PARTS Of Rockingham
we observed that, on AL average, every 9TH
er field was good-the other very much in
jured either by the frost or the joint worm
and fy-more by the latter than the former
The prettiest field Of wheat we have ever
seen any place is on the farm of Robt Hans
berger, about four miles North of Staunton.
1t is smoothe head, and the land was manu-
red with Guano. The wheat generally in
that vicinity looks we'll, especially MessrE.
George Poage and NJ. G. Harman's.
The grass is short, owing to the excess
sive drought for few weeks previous to
Wednesday. The rain which fell on that
day will be very beneficial both to the grass
and corn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
valley Bank.

The new Directors Of the Valley Bank,
as announced last week. were sworn in on
Wednesday, and organized by the unani-
nous reelection of Major General Kenton
Harper as President. The Cashier, Teller
and Clerks remain a heretofore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

Our farmers are now engaged in cutting
hay, and next week, some of them will COM
mence harvesting.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Black Republicans of Maine have
nominated Hon. Israel Washburne, jr., for
Governor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Presidential election takes place On
the 9th of November 1860.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15
Mr.. PryOr,s Speech.

We publish to-day the remarks Of the
Hon. r. A. Pryor, made in Congress on
the proposition to make an appropriation to
transport to Liberia and support for one
year, the Africans captured recently by U.
is. authority.
We fully agree with the position assum-
ed by Mr.. Pryor. 1t is not only ques-
ton involving point of doubtful constitu-
tlonality, but it suggests policy Of cruel
humanity (if such self-contradicting term
Is allowable,) the objections to which'it rs
impossible to remove. AS they are here
now. and under our jurisdiction, without
any criminal participancy on the part of
the government, the wisest course to be
adopted, as we conceive, is to apprentice
them. This policy could not fail to benefit
the negro himself, and might be the means
of sending missionaries Of their own race to
that benighted 56untry, by which much
good could be accomplished. We consid-
er the proposition to send them to Liberia,
with the means to support them for one
year. entirely without intrinsic merit, con-
trary to the teachings Of christianity, and
the entrance door to the innumerable frauds
incident to the credulity Of the government
and the defenceless position Of the subjects
for whose benefit the appropriation is de-
signed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The infant daughter of Judge Douglas il
dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The widow Of Osawatomie Brown has re-
ceived 100000 from her colored sympathi-
sers in Hayti.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-15

The Petersburg Press and Richmond In
dex, have been consolidated.
, 1860-08-03
GILBERT A. GRANT, Net. Pub


J. the undersigned having been under the treatneni,
Of Dr. L. j. Czapkay although unsolicited, feel eanea
upon TO give publicity To the efficacy Of his treatment,
hoping that by doing may be instrumental 10 pre'
venting others from the fearful suffering and misery
which experienced and which so Often result iron
the peTncious practice Of pretenders. My disease ~
been that Of physical and mental debility which iek
lows in consequence Of indiscptions in youth. 1ne
agonies which endured perhaps unnecessary Iof
me to detail they are known to those who hare e1Pe,
rienced them. Suffice il to say that having caea "
services of Dr. l.. j. Czapkay into pquisiton, al ~
expectations which may have formed Of him Eds
more than realized. ] would therefore reeommeps
DR.. Czapkay to all who may find themselves amle,ea
with that dreadful malady my object in SO dong ~
ing sympathy for suffering humanity, and bear'''t
desire Of relieving them.
D.J.DAHLEE, Printer.
State Of California, City and County OF san IT, IT,
cisco On this 3lst day Of July, A d. 1885, DeIeIs
me. VIM. C. Iewett, Notary Public, personally aPPe.
ed D. J. Dahlee known To me, who being dnly suo,i i
did depOse and soy. that the contents OF 'he CIV
herewith signed by him are true.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my Ds al
and affixed my official seal, the day ard yesr p'
above written. VIM. c. JEWETT:
f.. ST Notary Public.
, 1860-08-03

ArHFEEns-Small Is the sum that Is
rlInIfed = patronize q newspaper, and
molt anply rsmansrated Is the patron.
care not hos humble and unpretending the
Ta1liis b which he tnkes, Il is next to i'm.
pelIIbls 70 on sheet 6fty-tWo times year
gliheui puiiiug something in Il that is
uoEiA he subscription price. Every pa
llui uhoss son L of from him at school,
l1g.ld b supplied with a newspaper.
~ romambsr what q difference there was
ollIeln hos Of my school mates who had,
80 tho,e uho had not access to tie news
fapln. Other things being equal, the
lrIi gsfs alsays decidedly superior to the
-. h dsbaie and composition at least.
n reu.on L plain; they had command oI
nnfs i.ctl A newspaper is history oI
elIrrlt esents. ~ well as . curious and in.
illullng misesllany, and which youth will
prll.s ulih delight when they will read
nllAlng si,s.
, 1860-08-03
CARD.

Prompted by an honest desire Of my heart, WA
to lay before the public case which deserves com,
mendRtiOn, not only as act Of scientific skl, b9'
that u humanity also. About two years ago, tue'
denly, and from causes unknown to me, was seiteo
with fit Of Epilepsy, which, owing to my inaelly " V
meet the expenses consequent upon thorouRh meol'
cal treatment, and the disconngemeEt which met
with on attempting IL. soon became such tas VI
then led to beeve) to defy the skill Of any Rny
clan. was frequently, while in pursuit o. ny eenns
thrown down to the ground without the ehgnle-.
warning; and although nsensible to the agonies, ~
despised the miseries Of my lite, and soon lealn.e
look upon those who would render assistance o. s1e
ter from danger as enemies who sought 70 Proon8
the existence Of my miseres While in this stae, ~
having previous 10 my affection. tasted the yseee ~
life, once more was induced TO attempt seeklns ~
Of physician, and, by recommendation. callea w.
DR.. J.. J. Czapkay. ] told him OF my circumstsnee.
and Of my inability to reward him for his servlce.'
gardless Of which, however, he at once underook
case, and with the blessing Of God, was once moIs
restored to perfect health. Unable to reward nm ~
the boon which enjoy at present, and yet eon,so.1s
OF my Indebtedness, consider II due TO my,en y.
all afflicted, TO make the public, IN Greer l.s
those in need Of medical advice may find PnynsAN
in whom every confidence can be PLACED. .-.vv
H. ST. MEYER YABLONskI'
State Of California. county OF San Francisco euo'
scrbed and sworn to before me, this lst day o. aug
A. d. 1856
T.. 81 GILBERT A. GRANT, Net. Pub,
, 1860-08-03

A CmD's APFEAL.-"Pa,S said little
rlIl "ars yoa = drunkard I" And with
klr little hands upon his cheeks, patting
llrn. both, she looked IN bis eye imploring,
y. Thsrt was a mingling of-fsar, Of ago.
~ and q hops n that question, that start
q ne tears 70 her eyes. Aud why 7
A school that day, unkind sehoOl-mate,
hld lanntingly said, "Aha ! your father
glildrunkfH With her heart sWelled nigh
. bursting, she ran home TO have tn,
qu1Iliol ssiilsd. Alas her father pas 1
drlukard Bat be vowed TO drink nc
nsra hat appeal saved him.
, 1860-08-03
NTl. ZouaVe C.dets Of Chicago. a

~rhs Zousse Cadets Of Chicago, are
~ - - The best drilled military company
! ~ uoFld, and are the holders Of a prize.
eanlaT awarded for perfection Of drill
NJ haTo for long time challenged any
uapany n The United States to come to
C1IlagD and drill for the possession Of the
lluaaf. end u they lose il, they will pay
- enilrs expenses Of the Vietors, railroad
~ and IN. This offer not having been
ernlplsd. he Cadets will start on grand
t.I q ths eountry. seeking contestants
-. uhon they may measure their skill,
y1l'lg az q the principal cities in the
un.oA They will take about sixty men,
~ I'D 1ls. and be accompanied by a
- q aieen pieces. They will carry
~ euilrs equipments and uniforms; con-
-A1E e one fall dress Of blue aid buff, u
o.1e1r uniform French OF blue and
-. I'D oas zOaaVe uniform.
, 1860-08-03


u19 Lanculn RncuvnD FuE NEws OF
- NonssnoE.-Ths following racy bur
hug-s b iron he psn Of "Artsmns Ward, '
ofIhs Csssl.nd Pias Dealer:
usrsaIs several reports aaoat as to how
"uon1a 0id Abe" received the news Of
- n1uInation. none Of which are correct.
We rive the correct report;
LAa o1cial committee arrived in Spring
81 q dsuy eve. and went to Honest Old
Abss houss. Honest Old Abe was not in.
Ma Honest Old Abe said II. o. A. was
81 h he woods splitting rails. So the
o1cill conmiItee Went out into the woods,
uAlFs, lsrs enough, they found Honest Old
Al splitting rails with his two boys II
80 = grand, q magnificent spectacle
IAsIs siood Honest Old Abe in his shirt
llsssss = pair Of leather, homemade sus.
psuosn holding up pair Of home made
panlalooul. The seat Of which was neatly
paichsd With Substantial cloth Of differ.
sui eslor;
Mr. Lincoln, sir, you've been nOmina-
I'D, -, lor the highest oGiee, sir"
-Oh. doat bother me. said Honest Old
Al, y took a aenf this moFnin' 10 split
tArss million rails afors night, and don't
uanl 70 b pestsred with no stuff about no
coursniion ill get my sient done. I've
oaly got two hundred thousand rails to
pil before sund0Wn. l can do it, IL you'll
u ~ aloae.-
Aad The great man went right on split
u1g rails, paying no attention TO the com
mites whatever.
nhe eomnities was lost in admiration for
. lss moments. when they recovered, and
alksd oae Of Honest Old Abe's boys
ulose boy be vasl !" I'm my parents boy,p
aAoulsd The urchen, which bust Of wit so
coavulssd The committee that they came
plIy near "gihin' eOuI" completely.
II fsu moments Honest Old Abe en-
shed his task, and received the news with
plrisci ssli-pOssessioa. He then asked
thsn up 70 The house, where he received
len cordially. He said be split three
ulllion rails every day, although in very
poor health. Mr.. Lincoln Ia 4 very joVial
man and has . keen sense Of the ludicrous
During The evening he asked Mr.. Esarts,
q Nsu York, Why Chicago was like
hsn crossing the street," Mr.. EVarts gave
huR Because, said Mr. Lincoln, sold
0nnsi + dead. that good old mani" This
eEossdingly humorous thing created the
noli uproarous laughter. Aud as an eVi-
dlncs that be is q statesman as well as
uag. Il may be stated that during the eve
ulng he profoundly observed that Gov
efnmsnis were governed too much, i" and
thal an honest man was the noblest work
4 God.s
, 1860-08-03

CHlHoucIsn ~ GREAT BRIrAN.-In The
Illgn q George III. the entire Catholic
populution of England and Scotland wal
5000; n 1891, u had gone up to 100,
oooi y lst2, 70 2.S00. 900; and in the
n.xt thrse years nearly million were add
ed and nov thersare four millions Of Cath
olIcl u Great Britain--a number equal iC
AZ uho poke The English language but I
l1oIt tine ago. According 10 the Catho
hc Directory. there are nov IL Great Brit
aln e5s places Of worship against $50 ter
IlaIl ago; IN the sane period the clergy
have Increased from 99s to $50; and The
IllIgious houses from 62 to 100.