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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

THE SILENT CONFLICTS OF LIFE.-A tri-
amph in the field is theme for poetry,
for history eulogistio, aud aggrandiziag a.
gencies, whose united tribute constitutes
fame, but there are victories woa by men
oeer themselves more truly honorable to the
conquerer than any that can be achieved in
war Oh, though these silent successes
we never hear, the battles in which they
are obtained are fought in solitude, and With
out help, save from above. The conflict is
sometimes waged in the still watches of the
night, and the struggl" is often fearful
Honor to every conquerer in such warfare !
Houor to the man or woman who fights temp
tation, hatred, rev,nge. envy, sel6shness,
back to its covert in the hears, and then ex-
pels it forever. Although no outward show
of honor accrues to the viesors of these good
fights, they have their reward, a higher one
than fame can bestow. They come out Of
the combat self ennobled.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

WoULDN'T OWN up--Joe Stetson was q
Wild, rollickiug fellow, who spent most OF
his time in drinking and spreeing, while his
wife. Polly, was LETT at home to 10 the chorus.
Upon certain occasion, Joe left home, to
be back, as he said. chat night Night came,
but Joe did not. The next day passed; aud
about sunset Joe came up in the worst con-
ditlon raaginable-his clothes dirty and
torn, one eye in deep mourning, and bis face
presented more the appearance of a piece of
Few beef than anyth ng else. Polly met him
at the door, aad noticing his appearance, ex-
claimed:
why, Joe. what IN the world is the mat
ser?"
Polly" said Joe, edo you know that
long Jim Andrews? Well, him and me
had fight"
WHO whipped. Joe p asked Polly.
'sPolly, we had the,hardest igh; you ever
did see. hit him, and he hit me-. and hsl
we cliuched. Polly, ain supper asost raadyf
amt had nothing to eat since yes,erday
morning"
But tell me who whipped, Joe ~ cou-
tinued Polly
Polly" replied Joe. Il tell you, you
never did see such fight as me and him
had. When he clinehed me. jerked loose
froaa him. and then he gin me thsee or four
of the most eficientest lcks you ever heard.
Polly. amt supper ready? I'm nearly starvs
ed"
"Do tell me who whipped, will 5ou 2'' con.
tinued Polly.
poll" said Joe, ''you don't know noth-
In bout fghtin' tell you. we fought like
tigers; we rolled and we tumbled-frst him
on top. then me on top-and then the boys
would pat me on the shoulder, and halloo:
On. my Stetson!' We gouged and bit, and
tore the dirt in Seth Ruduell's grocery yard
worse nor two bulls. Polly, aiu't supper
ready? I'm monstrous hungry"
''Joe Stetson," said Polly, in tone
bristling with anger, twill you tell me who
whipped ?"
Polly" said Joe, drawing a long sigh,
Il hollsred "
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

We find in the Charlottesville Reuiew Of
the Eth, the following advertisements which
we transfer to our Columns free Of charge,
as an act of charity to suffering humanity ::
WANTED, by good-looking, black
eyed young lady, fond of parties and going
to church. BEAU during the Season.
Apply at this office.
A WHOEVER Of three score and zen
years, who expects to live about ten years,
having lost his wife about three months ago,
and feeling very miserable, desires the So
ciety of middle-aged lady, who has never
been married. She must nave good teeth,
and little property. The advertiser hav-
ing been already married two or three times.
lis yielding in his temper, and dimes at two.
Address Box n0a, through the Post-of-
| fee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

A shark, recently captured near Port
Jackson, N. S. W., carried the following
curious miscellany in his capacious stomach:
Half ham, several legs of mutton, hind
quarter of a pig, head and fore legs ola bull
dog, with a rope round his neck, a quantity
of horsefesh, piece of saeksag. and ships
scraper No wonder that twelve gallons of
oil were obtained from his liver.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

A young lady was discharged from one Of
the largest vinegar houses in Boston last
week, because she was so sweet that she
kept the vinegar from fermenting. A gous
old maid Is wanted to Gil her place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Gov. Winston, of Alabama, one Of the
leading friends Of Judge Douglas in the
South, is in favor of immediate secession,
without 20 operatioE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

A Railroad from San Francisco to San
Jose, Cal, has been placed under contract
to be completed in three years for $4,000.
600.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

1t. George Watson Carr, U. S. A., was
married on the Goth ult., to Miss Emma
Gilmer, daughter Of the late Gen. Edward
Watts, Of Roanoke county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Justice Waite, of St. Louis, recently
came into possession of one dollar BILL
upon the back Of which the following had
been written with pen:
"This dollar bill, together with misera-
bly, executed bogus half dollar, was all thas
MIR. Geo, H Cox, of Oshkosh. Wis gave
me for marrying him to Miss Celia Rice, on
che 4th of October, 1859 The beautiful
engraved certificate was worth so cents. and
the recording of the marriage eaceerdiag to
law cost twenty-five cents, leaving me but
a quarter Of dollar with which to advertise
it, and, as the papers charge so cents for
such advertisements. which would bring me
in debt, choose this more economical meth
cd of advertising said marriage and letting
the world know that Mr. Geo. H. Cox aud
Miss Celia Rice are married according to
law" Signed:
'HENRf REouE, Faster NJ e. Church -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Samuel Marx, Cashier of the Bank Of Va. ,
at Richmond, died Of apoplexy on the 7th
inst, aged about sixty-fve.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

The Woodstock Tenth Legion says che
Manassa Gap Railroad will be completed to
Harrisonburg by next fall.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Hon. D. q. Littlejohn has commenced a
prosecution against Horace Greeley, of the
the n. Y. Tribune, for alleged libvls utter
ed pending the late election.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Hon. Delazon Smith, recently q. S. Sena-
tor from Oregon. died in that State. on the
18th ult.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
Great Bargains

Great bargains
TTENRY HUGHES calls particular attention to
III his very cheap assortment OF
Boots a7nd Shoes
which he is selling cheap, if net the cheapess in
Mans, Shoes only. 81 90
Caters only I.50
Ladies' and Misses Shoes very tow. Just feceiv-
ed some Gents Lasting Shoes-very pleasant tor
tender feet.
He still is manufacturing Gentlemen's Boots,
Caters and Shoes of the best French Calf SKIN,
Ladies' Caters, and Shoes Of all kinds.
ny Call md get bargains.
OPPOSITE DAVIS A. EATSER'S.
Stanton, Sept. IA, 1860.
LOOK TO YOUK INTEREST !
r HAVE on hand fine stock of ca
l. BOOTS AND SHOES, for Fall 81
and Winter wear, that will sell at ssAS.R III -
short profits for cash, or punctual "a
customers. aS
Mems Boots from 500 to 50 90
Mems Shoes from GO to 80
Ladies' Shoes and Caters fron I 90 to 8 90
Childreu's Shoes from Sc to 2 SO
Boys Boots from Is te' 8 90
Il manufacture all kinds of work to order twod eors
above Crawford IL Cochrar's Store. New Street
Give me call if YOU want the worth of yosr
money in Shoe leather.
VIM. MILLER.
etaunton. Oct. IS, 1890
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
o k& UindiGatmr,
BY s. M. YOST.

TERMS:-The .svINDICATOR" is published
every Friday morning, on Main Street. two doors
neIow r. Crawford's Corner, at Two Dollars and
fsetv Giants. which may be discharged by the pay
ment Of Two Dollars in advance. No subscription
Gill he discontinued but at the option OF the Edl-
Aors. until all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS OF ten lines Cor less, in
serted one time for ore dollar, and twenty live
ceuts for each subsequent continuance. Larger
"a yertisements inserted in the same proportion.
liberal discount made to those who advertise
By the year. en-,
NH- Annual advertisers will be limited to their
immediate business, or the advertisements charged
fpr at transient rates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dee. 6.-The President to-
day replied to the resolution of last session
relative to the slave trade. It appears that
the African squadron has been maintained
in the last twelve years at an annual excess
over ordinary naval expenses of $3.50, 900,
and the excess of the present year, in conse-
|quence of the employment of steamers, will
'be $500, 600. Notwithstanding this expen-
|diture, the British Government has frequent
ly complained Of the ineficiency of our eff
forts, until at last the President has official
ly informed England that we don't want any
more suggestions on the subject, as we con-
slider ourselves abundantly able to regulate
eur own affairs.
To-day, the Speakers warrants for the
pay of members of the House were refused
lat the Treasury for want of funds. they
will be formally protested tomorrow.
About 5000, 600 only has been paid to
members since tho session commenced.
There is a strong resolution on the part
of the South not to yield. to any proposed
compromise, and the antagonism to the
North daily increases. E is improbable
that ANY public business will be transacted
until the secession question is settled
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

The movement for the impeach mcnt Of
U. S Judge Watrous, Of Texas, is deriving
additional strength
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Capt. John Scott, commander Of the
fue Black Horse Company, Of Fauquier
county, Va, has rendered his services to
the Governor of South Carolina.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

The President has given assurance that
be will not -inforce the forts of Charleston
harbor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

We received the st. Louis Bulletin of the
9th December, on the 9Th only three days
from the great metropolis Of the West to
this place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

The tax on the property of James II. Luz
cas-, ESQ, St. Louis, Mo-, is $28, 900. and
that of Peter Lindell, ofthe same city $19,-
ono
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Senator Clay Of Alabama, in recent let
ter, says that the Legislature Of that State
ought to declare, among other things, call
federal office holders, within the State, after
the 4th of March next, outlaws, and subject
them to all the privations. penalties and
nairo of ontI.,vrv -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
hasiuess Caros.
THE STANTON
Raot. Shoe and Leather Company

ARE now ready to receive orders for Mems, Wo-
A mems. BOYS. Misses and Children's BOOTS,
SHOES, and BROGANS, Of Calf, Kip, Goat
GRAIN Buff, Enameled and Patent Leather. Re-
tail dealers are specially invited to examine tt e
finer qualities of
MEMS FRENCH CALF SEwED and PEGGED
BOOTS:
Mems and BOYS Double seled Water Proof Calf
AMI Kip Pegged Boots;
Calf and Patent Calf Opera Boots, Congress Gal
ters. Oxford and French Ties, &c.
all manufactured from the best stock, and unsur-
passed by any in the market. Attention is also
called to the Company's better grades OF
servants Heavy Boots, Brogans, &C.,
Mems and Wnmen's made entirely of COUNTRY
SrocK and with special view to service. They
have also for sale to MANUFACrURERN, Leath-
er, Findings. Lasts, Machinery, Tools, DC, at the
lowest prices, and every description OF bOUf
AND SHOE CPPERS, ready fitted, by the
single pair, at prices that will defy compe-
WIN. H. CARRIER, Superintendent.
Hcan W SHErFEY, President: NJ. G: Hartman,
Benz Crawford, r. Turk, VIM. J. u. Bell, ). ~.
Imboden, Directors.
Staunten, Sept II, IS6o.--6m-Spec col y 6m.
Nsa Lexipton Gazette and Valley Star copy I'm
at yearly rates and forward bill to this office.
STANTON FOUNDRY.
TIME subscribers cali the attention OF the pubic
. L TO their extensive variety OF
PARLOR. EsOX, TEN PLATE AND
COOKING STOVES,
Of their own manufacture. They have teen esss
with an especial reference to durability and giy-
ing out heat, and will be found equal in quality il
net superior, to any purchased of Northern make.
They have also on hand. and will Manufacture to-
order any and every description of
From Ea11inEs
Als,MILL IRONS, MACHIN cry and
sill kinds of Castings made to order
The patronage Of the public is especially soiiei-
ted. A. D. u AkbEh ".
Nov 16 1850.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Mrs. Margaret Everheart died on the
18th ult., in Frederick county, at the age
of one hundred and one years. She had
been member of the Episcopal Church for
seventy years. At her request her funeral
sermon was preached from the 18th verse
and 1st chapter of Genesis: ''And thou
shalt 60 to thy fathers in peace thou shalt
be buried in a good old age"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
Gen. Millson, of Virginia, has been APP

Gen. Millson, of Virginia, has been ap-
pointed on the States Committee on that
part of the Presidents message which re-
lates to secession. We doubt not his con-
servative sentiments and clear head will be
equal to the emergency. The Committee
will be composed as follows:
Corwin, of Ohio; Millson, of Va; Ad-
ans, OF Mass; Winslow, of N. c.; Hum
lphrey. of N. Y; Boyce, of S. c.; Campbell,
Iof Pa; Love, Of Ga; Terry, of c.; Davis,
Iof Md Robinson, of r. {; Whitley, of
Del; Tappan, of N. H.; Stratton, of n. j.;
Bristow, Of Ky Morrill,, Of Vt; Nelson, of
Tenn; Dunn, Of Ind; Taylor, of La; Davis,
of Miss; Kellogg, of ILL., /; Houston. of Ala ;
Morse, of Me-; Phelps, Of Mo Bust, o.
Arkansas; Howard, Of Mich; Hawkins, Of
Fla; Hamilton, of Texas; Washburne, OF
Wisconsin; Curtis, of Iowa; Burch, of Cal.
| Windam, of Min. and Stout, of Oregon.
| When the Committee was announced,
Mr.. Hawkins asked to be excused. He had
been informed that if be refused without be-
ing formally excused. he would be repri-
manded by the House, but his main reason
for making the request was that he did not
believe in the appointment Of committees
for Union-saving purposes now, as he had
believed heretofore. The time for compro-
mise had passed.
John Cochran. of New York, strongly ap-
pealed to Hawkins to withdraw his request.
His appeal was eloquent and patriotic, and
drew applause from the galleries.
Mr.. Garnett, of Va, promptly rebuked
this outside manifestation of applause, where
upon the galleries Kissed Mr. G. said
those Kissing were disgraceful blackguards,
and ne hoped the Chair would maintain or
der.
Quiet was restored
Mr.. Cochran also condemned the kissing
or applause, and said if the American Con.
gress is to fall, let it fall with it's robes Of
order and decency wrapped around it,
Mr.. Hawkins said his actions were the
result of twenty years reflection.
Mr.. Crawford. Of Ga, wanted to see i
the House vould force Hawkins to serve. -
He hoped other Southern men would alst
ask to be excused.
Without taking a vote on Hawkins re
quest, the House adjourned until Monday
the Southerners voting against adjourn
ment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

Mr.. Breckenridge is understood to be in
favor of a Southern Convention, to agree
upon the terms of continued union, and give
the North time to respond.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

The Mormons, it is said, are delighted
with the prospect Of dissolution of the u
uion, and Brigham Young takes great credit
to himself for having prophesied it. Bri-
ghana- will, no doubt, have a Mormon Re-
public established as soon as the Union
breaks I'D.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14
OUTH FREDERICK
4 Cure Warranted in two days.
Or. JOHN STON.

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
Graduate from of the most eminent Colleges OF
the United States, and the greater part Of whose
life has been spent in the Hospitals of London, Par
is Philadelphia, and elsewhere, has effected some
ofthe most astonishing cures that were ever known
MANY troubled with ringing in the ears and head
when asleep, great nervousness, being alarmed al
sudden sounds, and bashfulress, with frequent
biushng, attended sometimes with arrangement OF
mind we're cared Immediately.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

FEE VOTE Or EGYPT" COMPLETE. --The
following is the official vote of the Ninth
Cor famous Egypt Congressional District
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-12-14

TIC Arlington correspondent OF the
New York Herald, says it is quite probable
commission will be sent to the South Caro-
lima Convention from Virginia, composed of
Ex-President Tyler, w G. Rives and r
NJ I. Hunter, to confer with the members
of that body, and endeavor to arrest precipi-
tate action. A similar commission, compo-
sed of Hons. James Guthrie, J. G. Breck-
inridee and Senator Crittenden, is spoken of
from Kentucky.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27

A SMALL BUsINEss.-It has been observed by
diligent readers of newspapers that whenever q
journal acquires and maintains a commanding DO.
sition, neighboring or rival journals become very
shy in using its name recognizing its existence,
except in some vague and roundabout way. An
amusing instance of this occurred lately In Lon
don, and may be recorded as one proof in addition
to others that have been presented within the
year, of the growing Importance and power of the
cheap press in London, and the consequent rela-
tive decline of the Times
In the report of an inquest in a case of supposed
poisoning, the following paragraph occurred, Civ
ing the deposition of witness
Mr.. David Heald stationer of Wakefield said
that the deceased was in the habit of obtaining the
Morning Star newspaper from him, and he knew
Emma Stringer well. On the day Miss Adamson
died emma Stringer called and stopped it, and
about week after she called and ordered address
cards for herself.
In several Of the papers this version appeared,
but in the Times, to avoid the awful necessity of
mentioning the Star, it appeared:
Mr.. David Head, stationer, of Wakefield, said
he knew Emma Stringer well. On the day Miss
Adamsen died Emma Stringer called and stopped
II, and about week after she called and ordered
address cards for herself.
The sapient suppression has put every reader of
the Times to asking the question-"What is it that
was stopped ?''
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27

STATE OF LOUISIANA, |,
Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans,
Be it that the 25h Of July 1860 me-
the undersigned Justice of the Peace the city
aforesaid personally appeared THOMAS A. ADAMS Presi
dent of the Crescent Mutual Company New Or.
leans who being duly according law does dpose
that the foregoing just and true, and
transcript from the books of the Company.
THOMAS A. ADAMS, President
Sworn and subscribed before me- the 18th July 1860
d, F. MITCHELL, I'd p.
The Board of Trustees of SIX
PER CENT in cash all the outstanding certificates
its the holders thereof
after the SECOND MONDAY in August proxino
Also declare dividend of THIRTY PER GENT $50 per
cent? the Net Earned Premiums of the Company for the
year ending the 9Oh June 1860 which certificates will be
Issued on and after the first day of October next.
And resolved further that after reservng Million OF
Dollars of Profits all the outstanding certificates of the
issue of the 1851 be redeemed and after the SECOND
MONDAY IN AUGUST proximo-interest thereon cease
from SDth June ult.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27

THE PRESENTS OF PRESIDENT BUCHANAN To Ann
EL-kApER-Our Beirut correspondent writes that
the arrival of beautiful case Of heavily silver
mounted Colts Revolvers. with box containing
over two thousand cartridges, from the President
of the United States, as present to Abd-el Kader
created some sensation there. It was on exhibit
ton for several days at the United States Consulate
and the pistols were greatly admired. The present
is worth about $1,000 and was accompanied by a
complimentary letter to the Agerine Chief. The
old hero was much affected upon the reception of
this unexpected appreciation of his humane efforts
by the Government of the United States.
Boston Traveller
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27

RA1LRoAp CoLLIsIoNs-Loss of Lye.-The mail
train on the Cleveland and Erie Railroad, going
east, ran into wagon at gainesville on Saturday.
Mrs. Solomon Stone and boy named Dixie were
killed, and Mrs. Dixie and an infant son OF Mrs.
Stone were injured.
A collision occurred on the Detroit and MilWau-
ke Railroad Saturday morning, two miles west of
Birmingham, between the freight and express
trains. Mr.. sines, the mail agent, Nicholas, the
express messenger, and Wilkes, the fireman, were
killed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27

The ppoaes Tor which is Corporation has been formed q
enabs The citizens residents and planters Of the City Of new
sehn and iied River 70 convey products Of the valley Of aid
River with greater safety aud facility for compensation from
aud TO The City Of New Orleans and generally freight at
may of also passengers the United States mails etc.
good and safe Steamboats, TO ba Dayted the Mississippi
Ked Ners and also to afford She facilities to residents
and citizens On other rivers where the Board Of Directors Of H
Company may deem ii advisable send OF the boats in
which this Company is shall hereafter interested and for
all The belonging incidental the navigation
said rivers and tier tributaries.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-27
Tie resrectivn inte,est Of rnrtias hsrs .. A0o1a..
sALGiln tNl


Making total capital Of twenty thousand d0llat'
divided into hundred shares d hundred dollars each
which amount has been paid up IN full. Il is distinctly under
stood and agreed that Stakeholder Ba be bold liable or re-
spoGsbe for HE contracts acts or faults Of the Company any
further than the Of his STOCK shall he be su
iee any further cali nor shall any inormay in organizing
any other circumstance have The eject Of exposing Stock
holder any liability beyond the Of his stock shall
any nfoInAy OF delay in the Organization Of tie Company