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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27

DIJEc N GOS rIi ~ NOIDIL 1Cs IL Il 1I1AD.
TAR. COLST0N, member Of the Royal College
~ Of Surgeons Of England, member Of the
Royal Society, and late Medical Superintendent
of the West Grenada Gold Mines, Central Amcri-
ca, still continues to apply his newly discovered
and extraordinary method Of treatment by which
he was himself cured, after eleven years Of intense
suffering. Particulars for self cure sent 10 any
address for postage. Consultations daiy from
II till / o'clock, free. Addr:ss SIP, 18th street,
Washington, D. c., where hundreds of letters
from persons cured, by his diploma and testimo-
mails may be seen. Washington, oct lily
M ILITARI G0ODS.--I am prepared to fur
usl uish all kinds oc military trapping, upon Us
reasonable ternls as they can be bought i'll the
United States, and ask an examination Of my
stock of Swords, Belts, Sashcs, Epauicts, Hats,
Caps, Pompons, Buttons, Belt Clasps, silk Cords
and Braids, Stripes, knapsacks, Horse Furniture.
&c. / also furnish the Virginia Regulation and
other suits, and all articles required for Infantry
Dragoons. Light and Heavy Artillery and kitcmcn,
at the shortest notice. RICHARDS,
feb & Ia KING street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27
WILLIABI n. FOWLE & SON,
NJ I T,,,;L 1fi,,,,..

WILLIAM H. F0WLE & SON,
10 i, South ItharceS,
-OFFER FOR SAL E.
DERUVIAN GuANO, Of direct importation
I to this port, per Ship Conquest.
BAKERS ISLAND, or AMERICAN cos.
GUANO, cargo Of Ship Mary Bradford.
kETTLEWELL'S MANIPULATED GUANO,
composed Of pure Peruvian and Eerass;. GuanoS.
thoroughly inregrated by machinery.
WHITE MEXICAN A. A.. very superior
BAUGH & SONS SUPER PHOSPHATE OF
LINE, from raw bones.
PAYNTER'S SUPER PHOSPHATE.
GROUND RAW BONES. iy 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27

UST IN SEASON.-A"o'her -NHtury B~ok.-
y Tactics for officers Of 1nfartry, Cavalry, and
Artillery, arranged and compiled by L. Y. Buck
holtz, author Of "Infantry Camp Duty and For
ttcation ana Fort Defence" price 75c.; in pocket
book form, 81. Just published, and for sale by
NH II ROBERT BELL.
NARICATURES FOR TIE TIMES.-Vir-
" ginia Paus ing or the Mother of States in Il
very bad way two new caricutures, suitable to the
present state Of things in Virginia, price ljc each
just published and for sale by
NH If ROBT. BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27

ITO THE PUBLIC.-I have just had manufac-
l. turpd large number of suits of Fashionable
CLOTHING, which will be sold very cheap
Also, just received an assortment of Velvet,
Silk, and Cashmere Vestings very handsome in
style and combination. W. D. MASSEY,
nov II Merchant Tanr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27

THE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.-The sub
i seriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay, has concluded 10 ADOPT
the CASH principle. In future, and from tn:
date, he will continue to do business upon IT,;
principle. In bidding adieu to the old system, e
would return his thanks to his customer. for pat
favorS, and hopes by strict attention, and such it,
ducements as he may offer, to continue it Under
the new. jan l-tfl JOHN l.. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-03-27

T UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YAKD.-Cor'
- RercJ Union and Queen Streets, Norh.-Nhe!s
l am prepared to furnish every description y!
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, LINE, &C.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White as''
and Cumberland COAL, which am selling low ~
cash, or on reasonable terms to good customers.
aug 3-tf u. W BARKER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

Commonwealth is now fairly made up and
must soon find its solution in the delbera~
tons Of the Convention now assembled to
give expression to her sovereign will. My
earnest PRAYER is that true wisdom may con-
duet her safely and hororably out of this
great crisis. Every loyal son of Eer's awaits
the issue with intense solietude. and for
myself [ will say that my destiny is bound
up indssolubly with hers
| am, gentlemen, most cordially,
Your friend,
JOHN W BRocKYNpRoUGH
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

FUG1TITE SLAVES IN CANADA 1t IL esti-
mated that there are Is 900 fugitive slaves
in Canada from the United States. The
negroes are gregarious race and they are
disposed to settle il villages ard towns. and
to cling together. The I, 900 fugitive slaves
in Toronto, wash linen, make shirts, are
blacksn1iths, bricklayers, carpenters, shoe
makers, painters, &C. There are six color
ed grocers in the town, and there is one coll
ored physician But the headquarters of
the negro race in Canada is Chatham on the
Thames. Gifts population of6. 900, 1000
are colore9.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15
john Tyler,
G.. W. SUMMERS,
W. G. R1yEs,
JAMES A. Seldom.

COMMUNICATION FROM JUDGE BROCKENBRCUGH
Mr. SUMMERS With the permission of
the gentleman from Prince Edward, (Mr.
Thornton who was entitled to the floor,
but gave way, | will make remark or
two.
1t will be perceived, Mr.. President, that
that report is signed by four Of the Com
misSioners from Virginia, one of our Com
missioners, Judge Brockenbrough, of the
county Of Rockbridge, not being present in
the city, his name is not signed to the re-
port. am in possession Of a cemmunica-
ton from that gentleman, giving his views
somewhat at large upon the various sections
Of which that document is composed, ad
dressed to two members of this body, l
think that justice to that gentleman, our
absent colleague, as we'll as other points of
view, make it proper that this communica-
ton shall be presented to this body
| rise for the purpose, therefore, Of pre-
senting this communication from Judge
Brockenbrough, and to ask that it be print
cd in connection with this report-not as a
part Of this report. The report is complete
in itself, and signed by the Commissioners
who were present.
| move, sir, that the report be laid upon
the table, and the usual number Of copies
printed A gentleman beside me suggests
that the report be referred to the Commit
tee on Federal Relations, [ have no objec-
ton to that disposition of it, if the Conven-
ton shall so decide
[ now submit the communication of Judge
Broken Through, and move that it be laid
upon the table and printed -agreed to.
The following is the communication
WAHs1NGToN, March 2, 1861.
The Hon John Tyler. ex-President of the
United States, and Hon. George w.
Summers:
Gentlemen Il beg leave to address you,
as two of the Commissioners representing
the State of Virginia in the late Peace Con-
ference at Washington, and also as mem-
bers Of the State Convention. now sitting in
Richmond, and to state, as briefly as can,
my views in reference to the results of that
Conference
The act of the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia which originated the Conference, de-
clares the patriotic purposes which impelled
the Legislature in resorting to this extraor-
binary mode Of adjusting the unhappy con-
troversy which now divides the States Of
this Confederacy, and declares that unless
it be satisfactorily adjusted, "a permanent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

In 1924, Mr.. Adams, who was in mi
nority of al .420, and who had much less
than half Of the popular vote, was elected
by the House of Representatives. In 1844
Mr.. Polk was elected by the people, and
was in minority of24, 119. In 1S4S, Gen.
Taylor was elected. He was in a minority
of 377 ,629 In 1860, Mr.. Lincoln was e.
lected. He was i'll a minority Of 946, $50
of the popular votes
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15
4usiuess Garbs.
THE STANTON
Esnf. Shoe and Leather COmpanys

RE now ready to receive orders for Mems, Wo-
a mems. Boys. Misses and ChiIdren's BOOTS,
SHOES, and BROGANS, of Calf, Kip, Goat,
Grain, Buff, Enameled a, and Patent Leather, re- ~ =
finer qualities of nrccrD
MEMS and Boys Double ,sled Water Proof Calf
AMI Kip Pegged Boots;
Calf and Patent Calf Opera Boots, Congress Cal
ters. Oxford and French Ties, &c.
ali manufactured from the best stock, and unstr-
passed by any in the market. Attention is also
called to the Company's better grades OF
servants Heavy Boots, Br0gans, &C.,
Mems and wamsns made entirely of COMFY Thsy
have also for sale to MANUFACTURERS, Leath-
or, Findings, Lasts Machinery Tools, &C. R az the
AND sKcE JPPERS, ready fitted, by the
case or single pair, at prices that will defy compe-
tition. Apply to
HUsH W. SnEffEr, President; NJ e; Hartman,
Benz. Crawford, R. Turk, VIM. ). d. Bell, ). II.
Imboden, Directors.
Staunten, Sept. 81 lsso.-sm-spec cor y 6m
Nza Lexinton Gazette and Valley Star copy 3m
at yearly rates and forward bill to this office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

A contractor on the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad communicates to the Mobile Tri-
bune that he sold, on the 18th, his force of
seventy negroes, (which he has had in
the contract of this road, } men, women, and
boys. at an average of $1,370.50, at II
months credit, with interest.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

The Cincinnati Press says that widow.
er of that city, having three fine children,
aged respectively 2, 4, and 6 years, and
desiring to visit California, felt thefa an in
cumbrance, and so made an arrangement to
exchange them with person for certain
amount Of apple butter, and actually COM
pleted the bargain.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

4 man eats up pound of sugar, and the
pleasure be has enjoyed is ended, but the
information he gets from a newspaper is
treasured up in the mind, to be used when
ever occasion or inclination calls for it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

Advices from Texas show that the State
has ratified the Secession Ordinance hy from
40. 900 to 5000 majority. 1t is reported
that Gov. Houston resigns his position.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

A eotemporary says, Ohere is more truth,
than poetry in the remark, several Irish
men were trying 10 decipher notice head
ed Public Sale" This notice, although
written tolerably plain, could not be read by
the kmeralds, and they requested US to read
for them, which Of coarse we did AT the
conclusion, one of them turned to bis COM
rades and remarked in very expressive
tone well, be jabbers, I'll niver buy of
a man who's so nagardly that he won't get
advertisements printed; he's chated the priu-
ter and he'd chate me as we'll"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

1t is said that the vendors of lottery poll
cies in New York draw from the poor of
that city over $500, 600 per aunum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

There is little doubt that, at what is con-
sidered the proper moment, the administra-
ton intends to employ force. AS the re-
sponsibility of the FIRST blow will be, if poss-
ible, avoided, violence will be rather court
ed from the South, to offer a plausible ex-
cusa
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

The Western Virginia papers continue
to bring accounts of the extraordinary oil
"strikes" there. The Parkersburg News
says that the we'll of Lewellyn & Wilson
yields, in one day, oil to the value ST $780,
f6O. If the whole aperture of the welt
were left running, the yield would be 500,
900 per day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

The Republican caucus of the United
States Senate have resolved to elect MIR.
Foot. of Vermont. Vice President pro tenn
pore. for which Office he is emiuently welf
qualified
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15
g he Uiuditatur,
BY 8. M. YOST.

TERMS The .svlNDICATOR" is published
every Friday mornings Main Street. two doors
below B. Crawfords Corner, at Two Dollars and
FIFTY Cents, which may be discharged by the pay
ndsnt Of Two Dollars in advance. No subscription
will be discontinued but at the option of the Ed
tors, until all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS of ten lines Cor less, } in
serted one time for one dollar, and twenty-five
cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger
al srtisem.ents Inserted in the same proportion.
A liberal discount made to those who advertise
b. tho year.
gSs- Annual advertisers will be limited to their
immediate business, or the advertisements charged
fer at transient rates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

Among the champions" little and
great, springing up daily, the last one We
have heard of is an oyster-opener in New
York, who, after eating an ordinary dinner,
on a wager of five dollars only accomplishs
ed the wonderful feat of eating fourteen
large sized bull-nosed CLAIMS in six minutes
and ten seconds-ten minutes being allow
ed by the terms of the wager. The CLAIMS
weighed, after being opened, Ave pounds
and half, clean meat The man was alive
the next day, and expressed himself as feel-
ing "all right"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15
STANTON FOUNDRY.

STAUNTON FOUNDRY.
TIVE subscribers call the attention of the public
L to their extensive variety OF
PAlLDR. BOX, TEN PLATE AND
COOKING STOVES,
af their own manufacture. They have been cas-.
with an especial reference to durability and Civ
ing heat and will be found equal in quality. if
rot superior, to any purchased of Northern make.
They have also on hand. and will manufacture to
order any and every description of
IRON Railing.
Ais, Mill IRONS, MACHIN cry; and
oil kinds of Castings made to order.
The patronage of the public is especially soici
ted A. j. G ARBER CO.
nov. 1e, 1850:
Great Bargains !!
TIENRY HUGHES calls particular attention to
II his very cheap assortment OF
Boots and shoes
which he is selling cheap, if not the cheapest in
Mems Shoes only, ST 100
& Caters, only. 1.5O
Ladies' and Misses Shoes very low. Just recev-
ed some Gents Lasting SLoes-very pleasant for
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.
~ Call and get bargains.
OPPOSITE DAVIS A. KAYSER'S.
Staunton, Sept IA, 1860.
CITY HOTEL,
Corner Royal and Cameron Streets,
ALEX AMDRxA q, VA.
SAMUEL HEFEERDW Pro prize to
ROBERTS, Sup't. A. W. DEAHL, Clerk.
TsNHE above is a 6rst-cass Hotel. Persons trav-
4 cling to and from the Springs will find it a
pleasant place 30 stop. ~ Omnibuses always in
readiness at the Depots.
Alexandria, pril Is, 1S59.-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

PARDosED BY PRESIDENT BUCHANAN.
The United States Ponitentiary at present
contains 17o conviets. A week ago there
were }30 FIVE Of the number having been
pardoned by Mr.. Buchanan before the ex-
plration Of lis term Hanrahan, whom we
mentioned as pardoned last Saturday, is a
boy Of between fifteen and eighteen years
OF age, who was convicted with Johuny
Roach, companion of his, of shooting at
Mr.. Magruder. They were sentenced to
four years. and both were pardoned. Wash
ington Kline was convicted in Wheeling
Va, of counterfeiting the coin of the Uni
ted States, and sentenced to ten years. i'm
prisonment at hard labor He had served
three years when pardoned. Geo. Grouse
was convicted in the Criminal Court of as
saut and battery with intent to kill, and
sentenced to six years. He had served a.
bout three years when pardoned.- Wash
ington States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

w ant0d.

w anted.
1000 CORDS OF WOOD delivered at
IUOO Distillery near Stanton, for which we
will pay the highest cash price, on delivery. For
specifications, apply at our office in stanton.
ABNEY, HARTMAN co.
Dec. 7, l860.--tf
mactIainS N Ice.
lust received and for sae-in beautiful little
y cans of lbs. .each-a supply of the celebrated
Neerschaum Piping Tobacco. Also fresh supply
of good Smoking Tobacco, in bales OF 10 and 3 lbs.
each. II. D. GLENDi I,
Stauntan Ian H. 1861 Per C. T. Cochran.
Boots and Shoes.
rffSn received, d lot of Boots and Shoes, of the
81 ysry best quality, for Winter wear:
HENRY HUGHES.
gA.>ton, Nov. 2, 1850.
IRJND STOS ES.-Grind Stones and Hangings
tT inst received BY WOODS d GILKESON.
sstsunton, JAM rs, 1861.
, VXTOODEN WARE.-A good stock Just receiv-
w cd bv - WOODS g. GILK ESON.
Stanton, Jan. 2b, 1861.
A XES.-4 doz. COLLINS HeavyAges Just re-
"A cajEed by WOODS GlAhfsNN.
Sssvpton, Jan Is, 1861 s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

ALI advertising for d less time tnan three months
will be charged for at tn e usual rates-Sl 20 per
square for the first insertion. and twenty five cents
or each subsequent issue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15
LinC0in'S war Policy.

The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Eraminer says:
In Southern circles here little doubt is
entertained as TO the policy and purpose Of
the Inaugural address. It is believed Mr..
Lincoln will proceed, without delay, to a
dept hostile measures against the South. A
collision In less than week is quite posi-
BILE. This may grow out Of an attempt to
collect revenue at the South, to reinforce
Forts Sumter and Pickens, or to retake
other places. The words, "hold, occupy
and possess" in reference to the forts aud
other coast points in the South, coupled with
the special reservation made as to interior
places where residents cannot be induced to
hold Offices, are full Of meaning. They
teach US to be prepared for war at moments
notice. and those recreant Virginians whose
base hearts throb with sympathy for the
North may at once prepare their cartridges
for fight with their own neighbors.
In army circles the reinforcement of Fort
Sumteris proposed to be effected in stealthy
mode at first, by sending down shir pro-
vided with good sea boats, who are to 90 in
by night from the sea, take advantage Of
bad weather, fogs and an imperfect vigilance
of the South Carolina steamers posted on
the look out, and thus get men enough in
Fort Sumpter to resist an assault After
this is done, four or five war vessels will
then essay to force their way in, aud Major
Anderson will open fire to sustain them.
1t is not unlikely this plan may be hit
upon, but | ain inclined to think prior
step will be the Reputation by the Govern
ment OF agreement made at Pensacola bv
the late Administration. Orders will be
sent to Lieut.. Slemmer, commanding Fo. t
Pickens, to take men from the slip to rein
force the garrison. to bring in the war yes
sells. and to demand surrender of the Ma
Wy Yard by the officers of the Provisional
Government.
Such are some of the steps likely to be
taken by the Government to bring on the
war they covet. They rely upon their abil-
lty to whip the South, and count extensive.
y on help from Andrew johnson and the
men like him in your Convention. Lincoln
does not know these men. Their treason
! lies in Matching plots, and will shrink from
the open field where they will have to con
front the brave and true men Of the South
!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-15

ADVERTISING RATES.
professional Cards, not exceeding seven Hneo
will be inserted for one year for ~ os-.ix nepth
for $500. ------
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-12

VIEWS OF THE ESGLTsH ARIsTOcRAcY.-ln
a recent speech on the American war, Sir
Bulwer Lytton announced what is stated
by the London press to be the views of the
aristocracy, or Tory party. While be pre-
tended to regret our troubles, be thought
the destruction of our Union would be ben
efcial 10 the world. &" This" says the Lon
don Spectator, "certaialy embodies the
views of the English governing class" The
Spectator continues thus:
Sir Bulwer Lytton's opinions may be briefly ex-
pressed thus A war for the dissolution OF the
Union, like all other wars, is to be regretted I;
but the dissolution of itself is beneficial to the
world. America was becoming too strong, so
strong as to menace Europe, so vast that, Ike
Rome, she must perish under the speed OF her
own dominion, Separation-not into two, but
into three or four commonwealths-would re-
lieve the world ofa fear, while action of emula-
ton and rivalry between one free State and an
other, speaking the same language and enjoy
ing that educated culture which inspire an af-
fection for all that enlghtens and exalts hui
manity, will produce the same effects upon art
and commerce and the Improvements in prac-
tical government, which the same kind of COM
petition produced in the old cOmmonwealths
Of Greece.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-12
TEUsDAY EVENING, NOV. IL, 1861.

BoMBARDMENT NEAR SToCKToN.-A Stock
ton dispatch gives an account of bonn
bardment, on a small scale, near that city.
On Friday night some settlers attempted to
dlslodge jumper who had got on one of
the claims opposite the Waterloo House,
eight miles from Stockton. The jumper
was strongly fortified, and the settlers got
cannon and commenced bombarding bis
fort at sunrise, on Saturday morning. Af-
ter firing four shots the Sheriff farrived, and
the artillery retreatel. The jumper fred
four rife shots through the PORTFOLIOS
breaking two fingers Of one Of bis asSail.
ants. 1t was expected that the contest
would be renewed Sunday night.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-12

GRAND jury REPoRT.-To the Hon. Court
of Sessions of Nevada County: The Grand
Jury, summoned for the November term, would
respectfully report that they have diligently in
quired into all cases Of criminal character
presented before them, and have found indict-
ments in such cases as, in our opinion, the
testimony waTrented.
The Grand Jury have examined all the pub
lie buildings, and find them in good condition.
They have examined the Hospital, and find
everything connected with the establishment in
perfect order.
The Grand Jury find it impossible to go into
a general investigation of the books of the
public officers, and would recommend to the
Board Of Supervisors to employ competent ac-
countants to examine the books of all county
officers, from the year 1856 to the present date.
l. WILLIAMSON, Foreman.
A. Ii. HANSON, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-12

FAMILY ANTAGONISTS IN KENTUCKY
From the best accounts received, the first bat
ties in Kentucky will be between the central
columns on the line OF the Nashville and Louis
vile railroad. Skirmishes and small engage
ments have already taken place on this line.
In one Of these, a Capt. Craddock, of Union
detachment, had fight with a Secession COM
pany, near Elizabethtown, in which the rebel
captain was killed and his force driven back.
An examination of the body proved it to be
that of an uncle Of Capt. Craddock. Nearly
every family of prominence in Kentucky is di-
vided in the quarrel, and has representatives in
both armies. About the time James b. Clay
was seized and sent prisoner to Fort La
fayette, his nephew Henry Clay, Jr., son OF
Col. Henry Clay, who fell at Buena Vista, re-
ceived and accepted an appointment to the staff
Of Gen. Thomas, and has entered the Federal
service with ardor. He was few years at
West Point, and left that institution to attend
the funeral of his grandfather. 1t is gatifying
to state that James B. Clay is almost the only
descendant of the Sage Of Ashland who has
proved recreant to the Union. A majority OF
the relatives of Vice President Breckenridge,
and of VIM. Preston, late Minister to Spain,
are also faithful to the Federal flag.