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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

StNGutAR AFFAIR. SOME six years ago.
man came to this place, or rather its vi
cinity, calling himself Heriff, and has since
then worked for numerous gentlemen in the
county as day laborer. Although of rath-
err dark complexion, rio dne ever supposed
him to be akin to the descendants of Ham.
After living here sometime, he won the af-
fections of quite pretty girl, whom he mar
ried. Things went on quite trosperously
for some time, two children g!addened the
fathers heart, when, alas his felicitous
existence was rather unexpectedly terinina-
ted. A negro man in town seemed to have
conceived the idea that oil was not right
with Hcriff, and that he bofs the indica-
tions of being more closely tohnected to the
SONS of Afric's burning sands, than is coun-
tenanced on Southern soil, and comnitini-
Gated this idea to gentlemen, who, Upon
seeing him, Immediately recognised him as
the same individual once belonging to a
gentleman at or near the Hot Springs, in
Bath County, and from whom he had run
off. The gentleman was informed of the
fact, and on the I'd inst, he arrived here
in company with some one who could sub
stantiate his claims. He met Heriff in one
of our stores, and Informed him that he had
come for him as his servant. He seemed
rather indignant at receiving this rather
unpleasant piece of information, but after a
few words be acknowledged his true char
acter, and accompanied hismaster home.
Lewisbury Chronicle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Romney (Va.) lntenigeaeer tells d
the mobbing of a citizen of Springfield,
Hampshire CO., by aparty Of negroes in
Evansville. Pa. He had gone thither in
pursuit of fugitive slaves. He was unarm-
Jed at the time of the assault and was very
severely beat. The Blairsville Recota
says:
'4t is supposed there were not less than
Fifty persons looking with apparent compla-
Ecency on this barbarous and inhuma an trade
|jy, many of whom would have The world
believe that they are quite intelligent and
respectable characters.
We have only time and space to say, that
officers Of the law were present, whose duty
1t rs to maintain The public peace. and We
expect to see those 'darkies and Chose who
countenanced them, brought to condign pun
ishment. We intend to recur to this dia-
bolical and disgraceful affair next week.
The htelligencer says:
1--WE are Informed by 'dte Of the party,
that shortly after arriving at The county seat
of Indiana county, two fthe'party. wearied
and fatigued, they were waited upon by Che
Attorney for the Commonwealth ofthat CO.,
b beautiful specimen of a conservatdr Of the
peace he must be, who Informed tkefn, that
he was authorized or rather dephtised by a
public meeting to say to them that fifteen
minutes would be allowed to them to leave
the place, and that in ease they did not do
SO, they would be tatred and feathered, and
that he, although sworn to see that the laws
were not violated, teosiid assist IN doing IT.
Out Upon such rascal p
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
Rumored DefalcatIon

A rumor was current through the city,
yesterday, that Edwin Robinson, Esq. Pres
ident of the Richmond, FREDERICKSBURG and
Potomac Railroad Company, had proved
defaulter to large amount. IN common
7 With his numerous friends, we were dispos-
ed to discredit the report, and assumed. at
once, that it had reached us in an exageera.
ted form. To remove all doubt, however,a
we'll as to fulfill our duty, as medium of
information to the public, we endeavored,
during the afternoon, to obtain such facts
as would enable us to present an authentic
general statement of the affair but all that
we could learn was, that Mr.. Robinson had
become involved by his enterprises at Ash
lend. in the prosecution Of which he had
naturally supposed that he was promoting
tile Interests Of the Railroad Company, anu
had accordingly negotiated paper, draHt, IL,
his official capacity, investing the proceeds
at Ashland. He redeemed or renewed these
obligations as they tnathred, but at length
found himself unable to meet them. and
then, through his own disclosure, as we have
heard, the fact came to the knowledge of the
Board of Directors, that lie had used the
name Of the Company to e large hrhotnt,
for the purposes mentioned. Mr.. r. has
conveyed to the Company all Of bis real and
personal PROPERTY, tut whether it will cover
the amount of his issues, we are unable to
say, as we did not ascertain the estimated
value of the former, or the extert Of the
latter, and do rot FEEL 1T liberty to give the
figures, as reported Upon the street.
Mr.. Robinson has not fed from the city,
IS was the report yesterday. Hehas deter
mined to remain, and await any investiga-
tion that tnay be made 1t is difficult to
realize that Mr.. r. has incurred even the
suspicion ofbeihga aefktlter, ss he has here
tofore BORNE an unblemished reputation and
we cannot but express the belief, emgender-
ed by hope, that his assets will couhtgrbal
ance his liabilities. and thus relieve him from
the stigma which public opinion attaches to
the name ola defaulter.
1t is due to Mr. Macmardo, the Trersut-
rer of the Compahy, that we should state
he is not implicated il the developments.
Richmond Whfb
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
Central and Orange and Alexan-
dria Railroads..

Last week we published statement over
the signature of Il. 'Fontaine, President Of
the Central Railroad, detailing the circum-
stances of the failure of the two roads ia
make connection at 'Gordonsyille. This
week, in justice to Mr.. Barbour, the Pres
ident ofthe Orange Road, and the Conpa-
ny, We insert statement from him. I,
will be found below It is proper to an
nounce, however, that the difficulty be-
tween the two roads has been adjusted. by
The Central Road agreeing to wait at Cor
louisville until 1850, the time proposed by
Mr. Barbour.
'Orrics 'ORASea AND ALEXANDRIA, R. R. CO..
alexandria, Va, June 18th, 1907
Having seen it announced that the Pres
ident of the Va. Central R. r. Co. had fur.
nished the Stathtdn papers With statement
for publication III regard to the existing
break of connection between the trains Of
The Two companies, I have to request that
you publish the annexed copy Of letter
which have addressed Col. Fontafne oh
the subject, and though not written Special.
ly with an eye to its publication, will fever:
theless, 1 feel confident, substantially NEE,
the allegations Of the other side, and vindi.
cate the action taken by our Company in
the premises. y
John s. BARBOUR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
For the Tindicator.
tn ssAIexandfia.',

Dear Old FRIEND Your communication
to me Though the '.Vindicator" was duly
received, the reading of which reminded me
of other days-days of pleasantness, unity
Of feeling and action-when /, as an humble
laymsn, rallied around the standard ofwhat
we considered good old .Methodisln. your
self being our standard better; sbut times
have changed, and the people 'too-the
friends of other days are now our enemies,
and think they are doing God service BY
calling US all sorts of sinners and legislating
us out of the church and kingdom of heav-
en- without repsntance-which they (the
General Conference have given four years
to accomplish, Ii. e., repent,> promising
that the agitation OF the past, compared to
the future, on slavery sin equal, If not
greater, in magnitude than all others
"shdll be as zephyr to the mighty lorna
do-;-consequeutly, I, as an humble lay
man-dne Of the people-oh my o,oas res
possibility. and without waiting to get in
structioHs or explanations from a delegate
-shggcsted the call of a Convention, in
which to fix upon some plan to get out of
/ the way of the mighty TORNADO" which win
bring dcsolati0h and death, and by which
all our pheasant places shall, be laid waste !"
s'Pax" is gratifed TO know that his are the
feelings Of Roanoke. Rockingham Win
chester, and The district IN which Alexan-
dria is located. The people are moving.
and all that 'tAlexandria' can say or do
cannot 4soioprevent them from moving away
from body who have warned them that if
not ready for the final test in 1864, then
they will kick us oct without tie '9beneft Of
counsel y and my interests being Permanent
in this beautiful valley. not being sit
uated as some Of '5hr ''bsst preachers, .
who can take transfers to other localities, if
they prefer, and repudidt;ng. as do, the
action Of the General Conference, 4 am anx-
ious to seek resf6ge someWhete, but not IN
the Rocky Mountains ''-I prefer a warm
er climate In conclusion, mig Tear old
friend, shorld yot ever have occasion to
address The again, please think Of inc as a
layman, and do not mistake the for a cler-
gyman. The Baltimore Annual Confer
zone and indivisable" is what want in
this grand movements of the people;
June l8, 1860. PAX.
re Alexandra Behtrndl, and all the
papers which published Alexandria, y
please publish this
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

We learn from Capt. j. j. Beard, that a
Bear made his appearance in the neighbor-
hood of Mint Spring, on Sunday last, caus-
ing no little excitement amongst the citi-
zens of that neighborhood, but was soon cap
tured, however, by Mr.. Thomas Montgom-
cry and others. on tho lands of Mr.. Joseph
Smith. He weighed 252 lbs. gross
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
Notice.

In order to protect our business from ruinous
loss, we have determined to adopt the Cash Svs.
tenn. Therefore, after Che LIST Of July, we shai
commence drawing ablack mark over chose of dur
subscribers who have not paid up that time fol
the year, and the amounts unpaid will be placed
in the hands of an officer for'collection wew"uld
rather have 1000 Subscribers who pay in advance,
than to have 1000, mahy of whom do not pay ii
all. Those who want to encourage and read thu
vndicator win pay their subscriptions for The year
by the LIST of July. We have to pay cash for every
thing connected with our Office, ana IN order to
know what kind of business we are doing, WE must
establish the cash system. We want nothing to dc
with those kind of patrons who rever pay h cent
for the paper.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Tnr WHEAT CRop.-Now that the t;mo
is fast approaching for ttle wheat haryes+
an idea can be correctly formed as 70 tbo
yield. We regret to say Kat the prosnect
IN Frederick county is gloomy one, and
that the h%clpcs Of the farmer, so far as tie
WHEAT cropis concerned, have bee1 to urea,
extent blasted. The joint-worm, tv< and
other enemies Of the crop, have done the;r
work, aud fields, which few months aoo
promised an abundant yield, will hardly now low
be touched by the reaper. True, some elds
of wheat look well, but she average yield in
the county must be lsmeptably short Vim
chester Vtrgtnian. '''"1'H ia
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Annual Exhibition of this Institu.
ton takes place to-day. The public are
respectfully invited to attend.
We are requested to- state that the
ladies of the Episcopal Church will have
prepared, at the Institution grove, refresh
ments of various kinds, consisting of Ice
Creams, Lemonade, &c. As the proceeds
will be expended for the benefit of the
church, we have NO doubt they will be very
literally patronized.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

TIE HOMESTEAD BILL-At the cveh7ng
session Of the Senate on Tuesday, the com
'mittae of conference appointed on the part
of the Senate, in relation to TIE dfsagreeing
votes of the two houses, upon What is COM
monty called the Homestead Bill" made
report, embracing in its terms the sub
stantial provisions Of the bill as passed by
the Senate. The report was adopted, with
only two dissenting votes-Messrs Bragg
and Pearce. And On the sahe evening, in
the House of Representatives, Mr.. Colfax
reported from the Committee Of Conference
the compromise Of the disagreeing votes Of
the two Houses on the same bill, in which
the House concurred-Yeas 112; nays 81.
By this compromise, all the land subject to
private entry is to be open for homesteads at
twenty-five cents per acre; and also one
half of the surveyed public land which has
not yet been offered at public sale; that is,
the odd-numbered sections. Pre-emptors
now on the pubic lands are to have two
years after the passage of this act to pay for
their lands, and to pay then at half-price-
sixty-two and half cents per acre.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Mr.. Merriam, the weather man in Brook
Ign, gives statistics Of lightning, and say
that in 1859, the number mentioned as hav
ing been killed by lightning, is r of whom
q were within buildings, II under trees
2l in the open air, and Is not particular
lied two accounts which say several
and one account which says ga number
were killed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Garibaldi has been successful, SO far, In
bis expedition to Sicily. Palermo is in his
possession, and the fall of the scattered
posts still held by the Neapolitau forces must
speedily follow. 1t looks as if the King o.
Naples would soon be in company with the
expelled Dukes of Tuscany, Modena, &c.
Victor Emanuel stands ready, no doubt, to
aimee, whenever it shall suit the Empero,
of the French to allow the extension of his
dominions. Europe looks on, quietly as
yet. How longs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Mr.. Buchanan was nominated at Cincin.
matt, four years since. on the seventeenth
ballot. Pierce having been dropped after the
fifteenth, and Douglas withdrawn on the last
Buchanan's original strength was 1861
while Pierce commanded 1921 votes, and
Douglas 80. On the seventh ballot the
Pierce vote of New York went over to Doug.
las. When Douglas was withdrawn he had
gained SO votes on his original strength
and Buchanan 80.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

A journal called 1.-THE World" appeared
in New York, en- the 18th. It is to devote
largo portion Of its space to religious mat
tiers and christian principles. Experienced
and able editors are to conduct it, and it has
large capital to 60 upon at first. Its ty-
biographical appearance bears striking re-
semblance to the English journals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Congressional republican committee
having in charge the conduct Of the cam
paign, have endorsed Summers speech by
printing it as campaign document, with
an appendix containing the additional en-
dorsement of Josiah Quincy! We do moi
know what better evidence Mr.. Sumner car
ask OF the approval of his party. We wan,
no better evidence Of the bigotry of black
republicanism.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
WESLEYAN Female Institute.

The commencement exercises of the Yves.
leyan Female Collegiate Institute, will take
place on Thursday evening next, the 28th,
at 8 o'clock. The Baccalaureate Sermon
will be preached by the Rev. j. r. Wheeler,
at thc Baptist Church, or Sabbath morn
ing next, at II o'clock,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

At meeting Of the Council, on Saturday
last, Jacob I. Parent was qualified as As
sistant Police Officer for the town of Staun-
ton. The Mayor reported. also, that he
had qualified Patrick Mcnamara as po-
lice officer within the bounds of Thornrose
Cemetery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Philadelphia Press, speaking of our
public men, and the mode and manner and
assistance by which they have risen in the
world, says, ''thc newspaper editor is, in
fact, the creator of politicians and statesmen.
He tolls that others may rises he sows that
others may reap. In the loom of his ever
working brain are woven the theories and
the facts, the arguments and the appeals
with which the ambitious aspirant clothes
and strengthens himself. Rarely consider
ed, the editor is like the ladder upon which
the statesman mounts to distinction, too fire.
quently to be kicked away the moment the
statesman attains the lcng-coveted prize. -
Thousands Of these men are to-day laborine
and starving, while those they elevate are
proud and prosperous"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Allen Ewing, the passer of counterfeit
money, who broke Jail in this place some
time last May. and whose strange wander
ings and arrest we noticed last week, was
tried and convicted in the Circuit Court on
Friday, and having served two terms in
the Penitentiary before, he will now 60
there for life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

There was great storm in England in
the fatter part of last month. Much fruit
was destroyed, and many fine trees in the
parks Frustrated. At sea, the gale was
terrific-and more than one hundred YES
sells were wrecked upon the northern and
eastern coasts Of the island,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The London Times comments on the vast
amount of drunkenness, debauchery, and
profanity which prevails in certain portion
OF the northern side of London. It is said
that the evils complained of and denounced,
are not confined to one portion only of the
"great metropolis"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
A Philadelphia correspondent Of a Ne

A Philadelphia correspondent Of a New
York paper says, ''The toilet Of the ia
panese occupies much time, the process of
shaving the head being long and tedious.
You will BE- surprised to learn that num-
Der of females-ladies of Philadelphia, |
suppose they would be called-do not hesi-
tate to march into the rooms of the Japan
csc during their toilets, and observe with
impertirent curiosity the operation of shay
ing. The japanese submit to the intrusion
With marvellous good humor,"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

We publish, by request, in another col
umn, the proceedings Of meetings of the Of
fetal members Of the M. E. Church, of
Lexington Circuit and Station, in regard to
the action Of the General Conference on the
subject of Slavery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22
Military Meeting.

). AtA meeting Of portion of the MEM Mem
bers Of the Volunteer Company to be form
ed at West View, held On the 10th Of June,
1860, f. G.. Roberts was called to the
Chair. and ). Gin Hobbs appointed Sec
rotary.
On motion, it was resolved to meet at
West. View the End Saturday in July, at 8
o'clock. P. NJ, For the purpose Of electing
officers. A full attendance is requested.
F. G. ROBERTS, Chairman.
J. OL1N HoBBs, Sec'y.
Spec copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The age is one Of gigantic undertakings
The Suez canal will be completed; the tun-
neling of Mount Denis is already done; that
OF the Simplon is about to be accomplished
by the Railroad Company of Italy. Gene
va will be the head Of the line, and it's point
OF connection with the French roads.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

s'The door sill of the cabin where Abra-
ham Lincoln was born" is the newest OBJ
jcct Of idolatry to the Black Republicans
A Rev. Mr.. Van Meter has brought it to
Cincinnati, where it is for exhibition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

1t is generally thought that the session
of Congress will be extended week be-
yond the 18th, the time heretofore set for
the adjournment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Maj. Jas. Garland, of Lynchburg, has
addressed long and able letter to the
Charlottesville JeAersonian, strongly con-
demning the coui Sc of the Charleston Sece-
ders.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The JAPANESE Assassination. Under
date of April Is, R. H. Dana, Jr., writes
from Kanagawa, Japan,
"Mr. Dorr Omitted States ConsuD tells
me that the report of the assassination Of
the Prince Regent by emissaries of the
Prince Of Meto, is true. The Emperor
over whom he was regent is boy Of 49,
The Prince Of Meto is great fendal chief,
who is bitterly opposed to foreigners, to the
treaties recently made, and to the party in
power, which is supposed to favor foreign
ers. Immediately on the assassination, the
Prince Of Metu withdrew to his home in
the mountains. and has been levying a
large force. Civil war is apprehended.-
The Japanese authorities have told Mr..
Dorr that they cannot protect him in Kan
agawa, if the Prince Of Meto comes this
way land advise him to retire to Yokohama,
but he refuses, believing it to be a dodge
to remove the consulate"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Of the recent slavers captured on:the high
seas by vessels of war. how many of them
were owned, fitted out and employed by
Northern men at Northern ports
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Hon. D. W. VOORHEES,, of Indiana. will
deliver an address before the Literary So
cieties of the University, on Monday, July
Cd. at o'clock, P. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Weeling(Va.) LnteAigencer contains
what purports to be a Republican State Exc
cutive Committee. The following are the
names:
sFor the State at large-George Rye
and John Mcclure.
''For the Districts-John Wright, Levi
Pittman, r. Fl. Gray, w. E. Stevenson,
Thomas Todd, D. w. Roberts, Joseph Ap-
plegate, J. L. Freeman, Thomas Hewitt.
Jacob Hernbrook, S. M. Peterson, Il. y
Holl, Joseph Bell.
The districts which these ELECTORS" hail
from are not given; nor do we know that the
names given are authorized. The Wheel
ing lntelligencer supports Lincoln and Ham
lin-the only paper in the State OF Virginia
that we know of which does SO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Emperor and Empress of France
have had an interview at Lyons with the
dowager Empress of Russia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Gov. Leteher has pardoned Andrew F.
Monteiro, sentenced to Imprisonment in
Lynchburg, Va, for exhibiting faro.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Another tornado visited Harden county,
Iowa, on the Sd inst, destroying the town
of New Providence, and seven lives. The
total loss is estimated at 100000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Circuit Court is still in session, and
we learn that large amount Of business both
on the law and chancery docket, has been
disposed of during the past week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Snow fell for six hours In Salt Lake City,
U. T., on the 14tb ult. Not many Maying
parties there, probably:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Mr.. John T. Rapp was On Saturday last
elected Mayor of Lewisburg.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

We have received the June number of
the Eclectic Magazine, containing the usual
variety of able and interesting matter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Democrats Of Norfolk, Va. have
nominated VIM. W. Lamb, for Mayor Of
that city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Chicago, by recent CENSUS, has popu-
lation of 10000. It has increased rap
idly in three years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

Land-buyers would do well to read the
advertisement of Mr.. John Taylor, of Cul-
pepper county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

The Wings Of Norfolk have rSminated
Mayor Ferguson for reelection.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

VIM Bailey was killed in Rockingham
CO., last week, by failing down a well.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

We hada delightful shower Of rain yester-
DAY, which was very much needed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-22

~ The Editor is abseRtin attendance on
the Baltimore Convention.