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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29
Old Abe on the Battle Field.

The following story of the first and last
military exploit Of Abe Lincoln is told BY
the Toledo Times.
At the time of the Black Hawk war ssAbe''
enlisted. The company mustered 80 noun
ted men. They started off in fine spirits to
engage in the deadly fray. Arriving at a
point on the prairies about 200 miles from
the Indian lines, the party bivouacked for
the night, picketed their horses, and slept
on their arms. The method of picketing
the ho ses was that in common use -fasten
ing huge rope some eighty feet in length
to stake firmly planted, and then using
smaller lines Of considerable length, one end
attached to the animals neck, and the other
to the main rope. During the night the
sentinel imagined he saw the Indians, aud
Immediately discharged his old fusee. The
camp was aroused in an instant, aud each
sprang to his saddle ''Old Abe shot out
in the darkness on his charger like light
ming, until the ropes ''hove taut," when
over he went horse and himself, headlong
Thinking himself caught in an Indian am
bush, he gathered up, mounted, and put
ting spurs to his horse. took the opposite
shute, but soon brought up as before, horse
and rider tumbling headlong 'Old Abe''
got up. thinking he was surrounded. and
shouted, "Gentlemen, Indians, surrender
without word, but have not word to Of
fer. All I want is quarter"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29
perils Of sectional strife between Che North-

perils of sectional strife between the North-
ern and Southern partizans of Congression-
al intervention upon the subject of slavery
in the Territories. firmly and conscien-
tiously believe that there is no safety for the
|country-no hope for the preservation of
the Union, except by faithful and rigid
adherence to the doctrine Of non-interven-
ton BY Congress with slavery in the Terri
tories. [Applause.] Intervention. There
is no difference between Northern and South
ern Intervention. The one, intervention for
slavery, the other against slavery but each
appeals to the passions and prejudices of his
own section, against the peace Of the whole
country and the right of self government by
the people of the Territories. Hence the
doctrine of non-interyention must be main
tanned at all hazards.
But while | can never sacrifice the prin-
ciple. even to attain the Presidency, | will
cheerfully and joyfully sacrifice myself to
maintain the principle. Applause ] IT,,
therefore, you and my other friends, who
have stood by me with such heroic 6rmness
at Charleston and Baltimore, shall be of the
opinion that the principle can be preserved
and the unity and asceDdancy of the Demo-
cratic party maintained and the country saw
ed from the perils of Northern abolitionism
and Southern disunion by Withdrawing my
name and uniting upon other on-interven-
ton and Union loving Democrat, [ beseech
you to pursue that course. Applause =
Do not understand me as wishing to dictate
to my friends. have implicit confidence
in yours and their patriotism and discretion.
Whatever you may do in the premises will
meet my hearty approval, but conjure you
to act with an eye single to the safety and
welfare of the country, and without the
slightest regard to my individual interest
or aggrandisement. Applause. My in
terests will be but promoted, and ambition
gratlied, and motives vindicated by that
course on the part of my friends which will
be most effectual in saving the country from
being ruled or ruined by sectional party
The action Of the Charleston Convention
in sustaining me by SO large majority on
the Platform, and designating me as the
first choice of the party for the Presidency,
is all the personal triumph I desire. This
letter is prompted by the same motives which
induced my dispatch four years ago, with
drawing my name from the Cincinnati Con
vention.
With this knowledge Of my opinion and
wishes, you and other friends must act up
on your conviction of duty
4 Very truly, your friend,
!; S. A. DOUGLAS.
How VIM RIcHaRpsoN Ra]timore Nd
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The takers find great difficulty in
ascertaining the ages of girls, large ma
jority of them being only l6. In one fami-
ly in neighboring State there were found
to be IL girls between 10 and 16 years of
age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Several citizens Of Rockingham county
Va, have addressed Gov. Letcher letter,
calling attention to the '.Cattle Disease, +"
which it is thought is approaching. and re-
questing that some precautionary measures
should be adopted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29
Later from Japan--OppOsiti to
EOreign Intercourse.


SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June 25.-The over
land California mail of the 4th inst has ar
rived There is no doubt but that the In
dians Of Utah, and portion of the Oregon
tribes have entered into combination to
make war on all the white settlers in the
Sierra Nevada region. A portion Of the
agents stock from the pony express sta
tons reached Carson valley on the I'd -
The station beyond Sand Spring, towards
Salt Lake, has been abandoned It is fear
ed that many Of the agents of the pony ex-
press have been murdered
Nothing is yet known of two expresses
now over due. A party Of miners prospect
ing on Maker river had been attacked, and
three killed. Volunteer companies were
organizing for mutual protection.
A party of emigrants from Salt Lake
have passed through the hostile country in
safety. Colonel Hays expedition had not
been heard from since starting from Pyra-
mid Lake to attack the Indians.
Advices from Japan to the Sd of May
had reached San Francisco. The govern
ment was 10 an unsettled state. A large
political influence was evidently working
against allowing intercourse with foreign
ers A battle had been fought near Jeddo,
in which prince was killed The captains
of all foreign vessels at Kanagana had been
notified to prepare for an attack, as the gov
eminent might be unable to afford then
any protection. The government, indeed
appears to be greatly frightened at the ex-
tent Of the detection. and vascillated con.
siderably in regard to carrying out the trea
ty concluded with America. The brig Ro
gers had obtained small cargo of goods
for San Francisco.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Mr.. L. O. Colyin. in Cincnnatus, N. Y,
has invented machine for milking cows.
he says the cows stand quieter, and like tc
Re MIXED by the machine better than By
hand.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The Richmond Convention of the sece-
ders from Charleston, assembled in Rich
mond on Tuesday last, and endorsed the
nomination Of Breckenridge and Lanc.-
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The amount for which Edwin Robinson.
president Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac r. R., is in default, is said to
range from S170, 600 to S172, 600.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

An attempt was made to destroy the Ex-
press train on the New York Central Rail.
road, last Friday night, by placing pile Of
ties across the track. The promptness, cour-
age, and skill of the engineer, in applying
the brakes when the danger was seen, and
adopting the other necessary measures, sa-
we'd, under Providence, the lives of a num-
Der Of passengers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The friends of Gen. Sam Houston in New
York have called State Convention for
the 18th Of July, to nominate an electoral
ticket and designate candidate for Vice
President.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

" Fl Lyons, esq. was on Tuesday last
elected Judge of the Hastings Court of
Richmond. The election passed off in the
most orderly manner, and the utmost good
feeling prevailed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

A Geographic dispatch from New Or
leans states that the United States Circuit
Court in that city has decided that the Mex
lean steamers captured by Commodore Tur-
ner, of the frigate Saratoga, are not lawful
prizes, the two countries not being at war.
The vessels will therefore be restored.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

A meeting in Freestone county, Texas,
resolved that the bogus delegates who rep
resented Texas at Chicago deserve death by
hanging.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

During the present session of Congress,
900 bill bave been reported in the House Of
Representatives. and more than 500 in the
Senate. Many Of these will 60 over until
the next session.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The lumbermen of Chicago have resolv-
ed to send 100000 feet of lumber to the
sufferers by the late terrible tornado in Iowa.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Mrs. Faulkner and daughter, accompa-
MED by Mr.. f., have been presented to the
French Emperor and Empress. The state
ment that they are DESTROYS Of returning
home, is mistake.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

A recent census in Canada shows that
there are As, 900 runaway slaves in Canada
West, and that they are coming in at the
rate of 10000 year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Mr.. Tim Rives, Mr.. Thor.as Wallace,
and Mr.. Thomas Branch. all leaders of the
Democratic party in Petersburg, have come
out in favor of Douglas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The President has appointed Benjamin
Davies, of Missouri. superintendent of In
dian affairs in Utah, vice Jacob Forney, of
Pa. removed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

In the absence of the editor, the commu-
nication signed "Many Friends" is post
poned as also the letter Of Col. Fontaine
in reply to Mr. Barbour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The Blue Sulphur Springs.in Greenbrier
county, Va, have been purchased for the
establishment of a Baptist College, at $4o,-
ONA
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Mr.. John Thompson. an old and respect
able citizen of Charlestown, Va, died sud-
denly on Wednesday last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The CAPTURED AFRICANS The clipper
ship Star of Union, Of l, 100 tons. (says the
New York Daily World, will sail from the
port of New York for Key West to day, to
take on board four hundred Of the captured
Africans now at Key West. This is the
third ship the New York State Colonization
Society has despatched during this month.
These vessels have been fitted out in accor-
dance with the emigrant laws of the United
States.
They are provided with experienced sur
geons and attentive nurses large supply
of clothing is furnished by the Society, and
every provision made for their health and
comfort: several carpenters will 60 out in
this vessel to build houses for the Africans
who are being taken to the coast of Africa
The cost Of the Colonization Society for
the charter Of these vessels, the provision,
clothing and maintenance of the 1.40O ne
groes transported in the ships, for one year,
will be over 100000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

John Hartman. Esq, of this place, is
one of the Executive Committee appointed
BY the National Democratic Convention,
which recently assembled at Baltimore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

G P. r. JAMES, the celebrated and volu-
minous novel writer's dead. While he was
the British Consul in this country, residing
in Richmond, he acquired the respect Of all
who knew him. He went subsequently, as
British Consul, to Venice. He was a man
of industry, learning, and very considerable
merits both as an historian and novelist
He wrote too much, to be always successful,
but his works generally were popular.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

VIM. T Duvall formerly superintendent
of the National Road, died at Oakland on
Monday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Hon. John Letcher, Governor of the State,
will spend the 18th Of July in Lexington,
Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Acceptance of Gov. Johnson.

WAsH1NGroN, June 25.-The committee
to inform the candidates of their nomina'
ton, appointed by the national democratic
convention, waited on Gov. Herschel V
johnson tonight at the National Hotel,
where he received them in the large dining
room of the hotel, which was crowded with
ladies and gentlemen.
He accepted the nomination, endorsing
the platform in every particular, and decla-
red that the South would sustain the princi-
Piles laid down in it. In his opinion the doc
trine of non-intervention was necessary to
the preservation Of the Union.
The special committee to report next seq
sion on the Presidents further protest a.
gainst the action of the Covode committee,
consists of Messrs Stanton, Curry, Adams,
of Mass, Sedgwick and Pryor.
The Machinists Of Richmond are organi-
zing society somewhat like the Trades
Union Societies Of other places, for the pro.
lection of themselves from half-taught
tradcsmen.
Baltimore rejoices and exults at her quiet
and orderly department during the sittings
of the late Democratic Conventions. Lei
credit be given where credit is DUE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The Washington Star says no nomination
Of a Justice of the Supreme Court in place
of Justice Daniel, deed, is to be made at
present,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

The Japanese are preparing to leave for
home.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-06-29

Hon. VIM. A. RICHARDSON, Baltimore, Nd
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1860-09-01
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-19
buchanan and Douglas.


Hon. Isaac n. Morris Douglas Democrat from ILL.,
nois in the House of Representatives has Get himself
OUT about the President, in letter which we find
copied in the Philadelphia Press, from which the follow
Ing is an extract:
II stated at the last session. and repeated at this that
the policy of the Democratic party was to separate
from the Administration and let take care OF ITSELF
and every day cOlvinces me more and more that am
right What have gain by adhering to it? It's war
upon Judge Douglas and bis friends has been, and will
be kept up bitterly. Every effort within the power oil
patronage money and corruption is being, and will be
made defeat his nomination at Charleston; and II he
succeeds the same efforts win be continued afterwards
TO defeat his election If Mr. Buchanan and his depen
dents preferred as they did the election of Lincoln to
Douglas, is any silly enough not to believe they
would prefer the election of Seward TO the Presidency
The truth is the President would not hesitate to sink
the nation tomorrow, and 10 blow the Democracy to
atoms, if he could only avert Senator's triumph
And to get favor no mercy, no justice and
no liberation from this Administration, l not for
giving any quarter Both North and South equally
detested and abhorred by the Democratic party There
are not three four that will attempt to de-
feud and apologize for it.
Judge Douglas holds the Administration at arms.
length nor seeks desires fellowship With He proudly
spurns it from him. aud de6es both its malice and It's
power. Nothing could be more injurious to him than to
have it believed he was friendly 20 it."
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-19
WASHINGTON ITEMS

The Secretary of War, having considered the claim OF
Lieut.. Col j. T.. Johnston 10 the ank OF Breyet Colonel
says the usage aud preCedents ofthe service well
the actual law and facts in the case to render il
his imperative du,Y TO recogUze the claim, and Col
Johnston will therefore be recognized OF that rank
from the date Of April y. lsg.
The bill now before the JGited States Senate for en-.
abiug the Court of Claims 10 fulfil the purposes for
which it was established prTiies that awards of the
Court below certain sum, sal be paid at the Treusu.
ry aud that decisions inv oyg larger shall be car.
ried If tue Government Solicitor choose 70 the United
States Supreme Court.
IL is said that Senator GrmE bill to remove the seat
Of government is Republican" side blow, to be
followed ~, perhaps, by Gort TO egisate concern
ing slavery in Washington. he "agitators' cannot ac-
complish anything III that line during this Congress- at
least.
It is said that Senator DOugas' friends are so conf
dent OF his nomination at Chareton, that in cases
they have offered bet the result. There
have been sometimes slips ktween the cup and the
lips
The tariff bill which Mr. MOril endeavored to report
the House to-day under uspcnson of the rules, is
the that brought forwTd by him last year, with
several notifications only.
The case OF Gen. CulOm exeTk Of the House Of Rep
rcseutatyes charged in seyeracases with embeZzemeut
taken up to-day, in tue Criminal Court About for
" witnesses called someIf whom-ior the United
SJates-did not answer to thir names. Gen. Cullonl
posponement till the next tenn the second Monday in
July imperatiyey fixed fouhe to be proceeded
with.
1t stated that Congress will adjourn, or pract
caly 90 40 business for ente month, beginning about
the Doth of April and ending the 10th of May
is proposed, in order 10 get trough the appropriation
bills and other important business that the hour of meet
ing for the House shall be charged from II to II O'Clock
A. NJ and that night sessions hall be held in order to
allow the members TO venlate themselves on the various
issues Of the day.
The defeat of the Mexican teaty ia said 10 be sscer
taned Among the glen stated TO be the fact
that vast plumber scheme cacealed in this otherwise
uuexceptonable convention ome rich Developments
may be made, involving uau one OF those Torce
lain gentlemen in the Senate oithe United States who
have been free in denouncy others as corrupt and
unprncipled.
movement, said TO be Of ID most formidable char
acter is on foot for the purpoof presenting the name
of Nathaniel p. Banks the Iepublcan candidate for
President at Chicago
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-19

of others than tue owners. Bill entitled 4 bill TO
amend the pilot laws in regard to the Potomac River
Bill 70 incorporate the New York and Virginia
Steamship Company. Bill to incorporate the town of
Milford, in the county of Caroline Bill to incorporate
the Winchester Homo Manufacturing Company. Bill TO
incorporate the Rectorstown aud Recor Crossroads Turn
pike Company. Bill to incorporate the Leesville tool
bridge company. Bill to authorize the Common Council
of the city of Petersburg subscribe to the Blacks and
Whites branch of the South-side railroad company
and for other purposas Bill for the relief Of
William McClintock and Mary Ann Matthews his wife,
to incorporate Dansialrs Bathing Company in staun-
ton; to incorporate the Osborne Turnpike Company
in the county of Henrico; making railroad companies
liable in certain cases; to amend act to incorporate
the Bank OF Powers Valley at Jouesvie in Lee county,
passed April s, 1885, to incorporate Woodstock and
Wardensvie turnpike company; to amend LIST sec. of
chap. % and 9TH of chap of the code of Virgin
ia; to establish branch bank in Huntersvile, in the
county OF Pocahontas to authorize the County Court of
Ohio to borrow not exceeding 500O to incorporate
the Rockbrdge mining and manufacturing company; to
incorporate the Farmers Savings Bank of Warrington
Marion county, to incorporate the ROckbrdge Agricul
tural and Mechanical Society
On motion the House adjourned
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-19
Snnrreon on SlaverE.

As some of our readers may be curious to know the
cause of the widespread Indignation at the South towards
the famous English divine Mr. Sturgeon, we copy the
following extract from letter addressed by him in Jan
uary last to the editors of the Boston Crstian Watch
aao, and Reflector He says
Il do from my Utmost soul detest slavery anywhere
snd everywhere, and although commune at the Lords
table with men OF all creeds vet with STAKEHOLDER have
70 fellowship OF any sort or kind. Whenever has
called upon me- Ihaps considered IL my duty to express
v dstssiatiou Of his cicksdHess and woud think
Of receiying a murderer into my church, into any
sort Of friendship, mdH-Scaier. Nevertheless, as
have preached in London and not in New York, have
very seldom made any aluson TO American slavery in
nav sermons This accounts for the rumor that have
left out the antisayery passages from my American edi-
ton of Sermons This l. in any measure for AZ
far as M memory serves me- cannot remember
that the subject was handled at all in my printed
serrsonS beyond passing alluson, and | have never
altered single sentence in a sermon which has been
sent out my American publishers beyond mere cor
recJ5On which involved words and not sense. However
if ary think me capable of such double dealing doubt
not that they Judge by themselves, and from such
persons esteem is not desirable. do not therefore,
rerr,at the loss OF t. Ihlve this much TO all who
res1cct me in America DO not want to be blaming
you constantly while there sins enough in my own
cOun try but shall NOT spare q01T nation az future.
sh0L remember that mV roice echoes beyond the Atlantic
o, the cryug sin of WdrStcaiiHg people shall not
90 ,1rs5aied did not know thai had been so fully
adopted citizen of your repuhlic but finding that you
allow TO be Of yourselves, will speak out quite
severely enough, and perhaps more sharply than will
meet with appreciation.
Finally let me add, John Brown is immortal in the
memories Of the good in England and in my heart he
lives
am yours osttruy,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-03-19
TIE GRAIN TRADE.
The Mnrk Lane Express, Of 9th ult., SAYS /:

There been further upward movement the markets
week Nearly all have hrm and few rather deaf err
hn the condition Is not improved TO make the bulks
hbed ready sale further Improvement may now be
peced Foreign supplies short and the return Of frost
In the Baltic likely keep them Mes however, vii
EASY all the markets. adhere to the system Of
buyng from hand 10 the safest Consequently
while supplies generally good and there fair choice
of c-anary suppe waout speculative competition higher
prices will be any paid There Is In fact OF that feel
ng At New York than n London though prices there on
Win our own The adyces thence show much hrmness
on small arrivals France Belgium Holland and Germany quote
rather rates especially Danzig but Odessa with
loss enquiry for Ghka Wheat has been rather easier for this
description In Italy and Spain Also prices maintained
yond expectation Alexandria with light supplies realizes full
former Wheat With the damage done TO esulens
the value spring quietly Increases and Oats at Trieste
have risen ten Il cent
Id Scotland tendency Of prices has been upward Though
the demand scarcely beyond RETAIL Gsgow Cd q boil
more and Oats the advance Barley being
Sd to Cd boil and Peas not higher Wheat and
Oats vereb both higher at Edinburgh
Dublin had very small suppes-foregn wheat ~as however
neglected. bot Irish rather dearer Inferior Oats realized "a
bb more money held high for seed; mating
Barley low descriptions dull and Maize found but
small luy The only alteration noticed at Cork rise Of
81 y Dbl In Oats.