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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-22
JOEL EIvTENGER

JOEL ETuTENGETs
HAVING located in Stanton is prepared to
IL take a few pupils for instruction on
PIano and Guitar. Orders left with J. W. Ably.
StauRton, Nov. Q. 1s60-tt.
NADDLERY We have just purchased c@p-
~ plete supply of Saddlery and Coach trimmings
to which we invite the attention of those in need Of
su'h goods. WODDE & EIlk EEON
staunieil, - Ali. %, 1861
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Cheapest and. Best Reef now in use.


The COST NOT EXCEED INsaas 61a Crs. PER SQUARE
EocT being less than sand or gravel roof, cheaper
than the commonest kind of Shingles, about one
half the price OF Tin in fact it combines all the re-
quisites of the age, viz Cheapness, durability, elias
tcity and re-prOof 1t is adapted to all kinds Of
| roofs whether steep or fiat, subject to being
walked upon. 1t is easily applied to old single
roofs, without the necessity of removing the old
shingles, which is a great desideraum to persons
who DO not wish their furniture and ceilings spoil
| ed while repairs are being made.
Gutta Percha Roofing Cement,
as above stated. is combined solution of GUTTA
PERCHA AND INDIA RUBBER, made into q,
consistency CT six coats of house paint. 1t is adj
mirably adapted to the coating of cid new tin
roofs. as preventive against rust or corroson as
| it adheres SO firmly to all parts that leaky tin
or other metal roofs are readily repaired, as one
coat of this cement will render it proof az anst r1st
! and leak for many years All new tin roofs ought
to have coat On the principle San ounce Of pre-
tentative is better than pound of cure" twill
not crack or peel off in cold weather, nor run in
warm weather, nor will not wash off. will put
coat of this cement for two cents per square
| foot, and insure satisfaction.
! SLATE ROOFING.
| The undersigned has been engaged in 81 A TIE
| ROOfING for the last twenty years, during
which time | have worked upon some of the best
and most Public Buildings in this part of the coun-
try, and from the extended practice have had
| in that branch of my business, feel confident in
giving satisfaction to all persons who may Ga vor
me with call. NV motto is, CENTRE sArIsFAc-
| TIoE NO PAY"
STA to F@voNr e1nt.
| hare also hand large quantity of SLATE
| Paw EMENT, either fancy or plain, sawed into
squares OF one foet each, either paned or in the
rough, enc inch in thickness, suitable for
Halls. Easements, Pcrches or Fancy
Pavements,
any kind, as the coors variegated into green
blue and purple. thus adding much to the beauty
ard general appearance of the flooring so laid.
Also, large SLATE SLABS, either planed or in
! the rough. saved into obIong squares from two to
four feet wide and two to three inches in thick
ness. very strong and durable article for Street
Slate Pavements, now common in all large Cit
les, and at this time being laid in all the principal
| streets of Charlottesville. The Roofing Slate
Slate Pavement, Slate Nantes, Table, Wash
stand and Bureau Tops, are obtained from the
Virginia Slate Companyss Quarry about 8 miles
from Charlottesville.
An opportunity is afforded to this conmu-
nifty to have cheap and durable roof in either
GUTTA PERCHA Or SLATE; SLATE PAVE
hENT, SLATE MANTLES, &c. Any person in
want % such cam see me at my home in Charottes
vile, or address nae through said Post Office
RICHARD KEAVY,
the only appointed agent for the sale of
Johns Crosley's Gutta Percha Cement
Roofing in this and the adjoining counties,
Stanton, Jan. IL, lS6I.--6aa
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THE OLD DOMINION
CLOl HING HOUSE.
TO MY OLD FRIENDS AND PATRONS
ffHHE object of this communication is to inform
YOU .hat | have opened i new Clothing aud
Furnishing Store, next door to the Express Ot6ee.
Va. Hotel, where will be pleased to see vou, and
especially will be pleased to have the pleasure az
furnishing you with any thing in my line that vou
may want. My stock is entirely new, and made If
the very baat materials, and all that ask is Ito
raj patronage to insure nue. success,
Respectfully ours
JAMES 4. ARMEETROCy.
StaUnton, Nov. 3, ls80-tf
70 THE PUBLTC.
VIE subscriber respectfully informs the pwsfs,.
= that he Is how i'll the occupancy of the Hosse
occupied by DR.. J. b. ScHEaaa, and that hersaesSx
VAL hs opened at his house,
A RESYA URANT
ana that persons from the country and other nh.
Ses, 1aH at all times be accom-. madated with Pro
tl91ioNt, ior themselves. and Hor.es &c.
ton to customers.
April IT, 1855
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Southern Hat Mandatory So
ESTABLISHED 1886 aa1sa.

rIEEIE subscriber respectfully Invites she attention
Il of the merchants of Virginia and North Caro-
lima 70 tls extensive stock OF his ewn ari foreign
MANUFACTURED HATS. Purchasers VIII find
it to their interest TO ca at his house previous
going further Nerth. as he is leaving nothing I'M
done, sparing no expense Or pains. to keep the
Southern trace ct the Soteh Goods sold in this
house will De warranted to compare aYorably in
quality and prices with goods coming from any
other market. Taiere wifi BE f0ard al the qualities
Of WGGh and FUR HATS, from the lowest price
negro hat to the finest quality for gentlemen. Also,
BOYS and CHiLDRGA'S HATS: and CAPS, Of
all grades md STYLES, LADIES' RIDING HATS
and LADIES' FJRS, OF all the various qualities.
Purchasers wal. do we'll 10 cali ans; ca anime.
!cEN DpOiEY,
Richmond, Va.
September IA, 1890.
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TAILOR III
THE undersigned is now prepared, at his Sbop
Il in Brick Row, South Side Of Main Street
nearly opposite the Valley Bank, to do all kinds Of
IAiLohiN'f N the very best style. His long ex-
perience in the business warrants him in
satisfaction to all who may call on him.
:. He is also Agent for Wheeler Wilson's Sew inc
Machines. II NJ STonnAPn 80
Staunton, Dec. IA, 1860 BIN.
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n eg1'o Clothino.

n egro C1othino,.
w have now on hand, ready made up to suit
~ any sizes, negro men or boys, excellent
Clothing OF all descriptions, manufactured out of
STAuNTON FACTORY CLOTH. The article is
durable ard cheap
CRAWFORD d COCHRAN.
Stanton, Nov. 2, ls6O.-tf
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND FARNIEP
~ Under no circumstances will goods be deliver
ca rom the Depot OF the Va. G. r. R. at Stanton
without a written order from the owner
Stanton. l6-tf. w A. RIJRKE A.,
| koN.--I have just received large lot Of Iron
I comprising all kinds of Round and SQUARE
Rods, Oval and Halt Round, Band, Fire, Horse
Shoe and Nail Rcd Iron, Steel Of ali kinds exc,
&C. GrH !. pETrr
Stanton, Feb Is, 1851.
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last to Fade Of all is Fancy.
Pistols and Coffee for Two.

The rush for Office in Washington causes
some amusing scenes The gawky crowds
that throng the corridors of the Departments,
are not, it may be readily imagined, special
favorites with those whose places they seek.
The other day. tell it as we 60 it,
and it is substantially true,-o of these
carpetbag seekers, with Bangor accent,
enauired Of clerk from Southern State,
if the head of the Department was in, and
which was his room. The Southern man
gave him careful directions, which Bangor
as carefully followed, aud 10 consequence
speedily found himselfin wood cellar or
some such place. He returned in great
rage, and meeting Tennessee, INDUCED il
"free speech" at that rate which soon beeat
"coercion" Tennessee led off with his left,
and got it on the cocoa-nut. Bangor let 90
his right in answer, and made Tennessee
see the milky way. Compliments now few
fast Tennessee made the best time, but
Bangor proved very tough and showed the
best wind Finally the spectators parted
them. and they retired to repair damages, =
Tennessee with cloud on the left cheek
and burrows made in his face by the fingers
of Bangor fixed Cultivator fashion; Bangor
with one pepper stopped up, and the other
BACKED, and with his couch we'll cupped. -
-Aleuandria Sentinel
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MISCELLANEOUS.
10 FARMERS!
WESiERF VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE.
Agricultllral implements,

sAA g. ~ tAAUOl OIL LII fJ1OAAA0Aoo,
MANUFACTURED IN STA UNION.
YNHE subscriber takes pleasure in Saying to the
! = Farmers OF Augusta and adjoining counties,
that ne IS now prepared to manufacture to order,
AGRICULTURAL IMPL EMENTS Of almost eve
ry description, such as Pitts MACHINE FLOWS,
of differsnt kinds, Horse Rakes, Corn Shelters of
various kinds, Cutting Boxes, Harrox", Corn
Planters. Also Wagons, Horse Carts, NheeIbar-
rows, &c.
/ Having in his employ Nj. James Moore, one of
the best Machinsts md Pattern makers in the
county and TIE anplest facilities for doing work
seco1ia to none in Western Virginia-htting up
Mill Irons, Circular Saws, &C., and also cutting
Mill Screws, Cider Milf Screws and ost and Pump
Augurs. Blacksmithing Of every kind done at the
shortest notice.
/ Particular attention will be given to repairing
Threshing Machines, Drills, &c.
HE would ask par ticuar attention 70 MS PRE-
NM NJ CORN PLANTER, with guane attachment,
patented Aug 1860. Its simplicity and cheapness
might be sufficient recommendation, but its great
merit IS what its claim to popular favor IS based
three feet. 1t has no helt to slip and miss drop
ping, but deposites the grain at the exact distance
; 1t is set to drop. You can see the deposits and
know the width, until the Hopper is emptied o:
Germ. lou can put it in and out OF gear without
stopping. This machae is warranted to give sat
lstactlon. Those wanting them VIII do WeH to Or
4 der early. Price $l5 at the Shop. State and
County Rights for sale The best of reference can
be given Of its merits.
Having gone to the trouble and expense of fitting
up in Staunton one of the LARGEST MACHINE
SHOPS In THE VALLEY, and an establishment
tor the manufacture of all kinds OF farnHng and
Agricultural Implements, he trusts County ane
State pride will net fail to give him liberal
Encouragement.
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n FEW GOODSy

~ H. w Eo0DS
OPPOSITE THE VIRGINIA HOTEL.
plPER & FUNKHOUSER are now receiving
L the following kinds of goods, viz:
A Laurel ID. Bro. Cotton;
"A and rs Osnaburgs;
Is Heavy Twill for servants;
104 Bleached Sheeting
Penitentary Plaid Cotton
New York Mill ) Beached Cotton
White Flannels;
Hoop Skirts, &C., Il.
We ere also closing out Winter Dress Goods at
remarkably .ow prices. -
Stanton, Feb. %, 1861.
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A schoolmaster asked one of his pupils,
Can you decline kiss?' Dropping per-
picked courtesy, she modestIy replied,
'Yos. sir; but don't like to-
A noted philosopher being asked by a
friend how he kept himself from being in
volved in quarrels, replied; by letting
the angry person have it all to himself
Many beautiful women, when walking in
the streets. seem very angry if they are ga
zcd at, and sadly disappointed if they are
not.
Wild flowers are the alphabet of angels
whereby they write on hills and fields mys-
terious truths. ri,
The storms Of adversely are wholesome
though, like snow storms, their drifts are
NOT aways seen.
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FRESH OYSTERS

ed to furnish them to families delivered at THEN
homes, in any quantity. at the shortest notice.
SUpPERS, Consisting Of Oysters served up in
any aud every style, Birds, Ven.son, Ham and
Eggs, Beef Steaks, Pork steaks Mutton Chops
Veal Outlets, and everything else that either this
or the Richmond market affords, can be had on
application. MEALS at any hour prepared.
Thankful to the public for the iiberat patrona &c
they have heretofore extended him. he respectfully
socits a c.ntinuance thereof, assuring them hal
he will Go his utmost to merit it.
November Is, lS60.-tf.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A new CHEAP AND DURABLE
RooFING

vTHE undersigned has obtained the agency for
Il JOHNS Il CROSLEY'S improved
GutEa Percha and India Rubber
RooRnS MATERIAL,
~-hick consists of thick body roofing cloth, one
yard VIDE saturated in soution OF Gntta Percsa
and L,dio Rubber combined, which not 'oniv pre-
serves the cloth but renders it highly elastic, SO
that tie shrinking of new boards will not injure
it. This is nailed on to the boarded roof and then
coated with coat of the above solation, en- which
fine building sand, tlfas giving it in two OF
three DAYS surface of stone, and at the same tire
elastic body, which is net afecsed by the ex-
tremes Of heat or cold.
This very excellent Roofing material has been
Thoroughly tested in the cities of Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, and
all the prominent cities OF the Union, with unusual
ruccess by Architects, Builders and others many
years Of experience having demonstrated the fact
that 10 tba
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STEAM ES.
Circular S<ysE,-s7EEskls, Sc, Sc.
j. C.. SPRINKLE,

u ESPECTFULLY informs lie citizens Of the
kA Valley and Of Virginia generally, that he is
prepared to manufacture STEAM ENGINES,
CIRCULAR SAW MILLS, aud every other de-
scrpton of work in his line with the utmost promp-
titude. The Engine which he makes was invented
by himself and Basford of our town, and was pat
ented in December, 1857.
There are some four Engines of this patent now
in operation in RocI ingham. two of which drive
the machinery eff Merchant and Saw Mills, one is
Employed in tan yard, and the other driving the
press of the Rockingham Register. refer to the
gentlemen who own these Engines, for evidence of
the superiority Of my Engine over any other now
in use. 1t is exceedingly simple in its construc-
ton, and requires less fuel than any other engine
now in use. 1t viii be furnished as cheap as any
0 her engine of equal power made anywhere
One OF the Engines in use in Rockingham occupies
the place formerly occupied bv one of the best
Northern made engines Of another patent. The
efficiency and value of my Engine having now beer.
fully tested, confidently call the attention Of all
who need motive-powor of this cha racter to the
invention.
~ Particular attention paid to the fitting up
of mill work, generally Repairs Of all kinds of
machinery attended to promptly.
~ Address, Harrsonburg, Va.
Feb. 8, 1861.
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The un 1ersigned will continue the business of TIE
late concern, AMI solicits the continuation Of the
patronage heretofore bestowed the same
Z. N. POWELL.
Stanton, Oct. IL. 1s60.--tf.
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NOTICE.

DERSONS wishing to buy tirst-rate article ri
IL FLOUR FOR FAMILY USE, can be supplied
by calling at the NEW FREIGHT DEPOT or
poslte the Store OF Il. J. Hope, where supply of
Cash. w PIrpKT us
Stanton Feb. Is, 1s6l-3m-Spec COPY.
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u William Street, New Yor
Feb. ~, 19e1-1y.
N officer Noticevy

THE subscribers have their accounts made off te
l. the lst January. 1861, and they would inform
their friends Of the fact that merchants are the
greatest sufferers during the existence Of panic,
consequently they will regard it spEciAL favo
from all who can conveniently make even partial
payments, If they would, when making their APP
preparations, remember them.
N@- We are Offering WINTER DRESS
GOODS. together with all 9th er Wooden Goods,
at greatly reduced prices.
We will also be receiving some new goods in a
few days.
PIPER d FUNKHOUSER,
Feb. |, l8sl.-S. copy Opposite Va Hotel.
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Livery 81 sale Stable.

NM E have leased fora term of years the colnmo-
wv dious and convenient Stables attached to the
Virginia Hotel in Stanton. where we intend to
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AT
"a. ETG,@
MOST BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT Of
Gold and Silver Ky,
WAT CHE EMj
FINE JEWNLRK. GOLD AND SILVER
SH1E ACIEs
SUITABLE TO ANY AGE AND SIGHT,
SILVER and plated Ware, such es Tea sets,
~ Cake Baskets, Casters, &C., &c. Also full
assortment of the best CLOCKS, all sizes and
quality, which ! will warrant to give sa abstraction
to every purchaser.
w. Watches and Jewelry will be repaired
promptly, and at reasonable prices.
Stanton. Oct. 5, 1s60-Spec. Copy.
A New Article.
A NEW patent self emptying Well Bucket with
n Windlass and fixtures complete Receiver
for exhibition and sale. All who have examined
this article have pronounced it the most complete
they have ever seen. II must be seen to be appre-
ciated. In many cases it is much better than any
other means of drawing water. All interested
are invited to call and examine.
Staunton, Feb Is, 1861.
BARBETgING.
nANIEL WHISMAN has opened a BARBER
~ SHOP one doc South of Roane 4 Ably $
ClotnlDS store, under virginia HOtet Whefe he IS
prepared to trim Hair in the most fashion' style
and TO tive clean, nice. Shave to all who may
call on him. His long experience in thu business
justlfes him in promising to please all who may "a
vor him with their patronage
January 4, 1851.
NOTICE.
THE accounts of CRAWFORD & COCHRAN
Il made off to the Ist January. 1861. The
partnership expires, by limitation, on the lst A
pril: AS change in the concern is about being
made no longer indulgence can be given. We hope
our friends VIII understand we are in earnest--we
need what is due US.
CRAWFORD d COCHRAN.
Stanton, Jan. rs, 1881.
HDisTOLS.-We have just received supply Of
Il Pistols. Among them may be found
Colts New Patent.
Colts Old PATENT and inch barrel.
Sharp's and Shooter.
Beal's Shooter.
Manhattan Shooter.
All OF which will be sold on fair terms.
WOODS 4 GIEKEsOy.
staantoH, JJau Is, 1881.
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NOTICE.

In &0EICE3.
{ AUR Accounts are all drawn off to the LIST Jan.
~ uary, 1861: Those knowing themselves in
please come fol ward and make payment without
delay. TAyfOR & u,,n lTou'
Staunton, Feb. 8. ls6l.-spec copy.
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.Tcz2EE" SHOE STDEsE.

NE W. SHOE S1'3EsE.
4 TAKE this opportunity of informing the citi-
i zens OF this county that | have Es
opened I'll
Boot and Shoe Store szs@ks 1sseg
n staunton, on Main St. near the g.
aud Biekle's Corner, where an excellent assortment
of all kinds Of
Boots anl Shoes
Will be kept. AS get my stock directly from the
manufacturers am enabled to sell them Cheap for
cash, and am determined TO sell them as low as
possibly can. have but price, and that so low
as to astonish most people. will keep on hand
all kinds Of
LADIES' rs AND SLIPPERS, GENTL q.
NEWS BOOTS AND SHOES, AND
BOOTS AND SHOES
FOR SER WANTS
Call and examine my stock and prices. Perfect
satisfaction is guaranteed.
LYMAN R. BLAKE.
Staunton, Aug. 5, 1S60.-tf.
T HAVE on hand a fine stock Of
u BOOTS AND SHOES. for Fall Hts
and Winter wosr, that will sell at W $50
short profits for cash, or punctual 81 SD
customers. EssA
mems boots from So 90 to 50 90
Ladies Shoes and Caters from 90 to 90
E nnl,l p onoes trem so to 2 so
manufacture all kinds of work to order two oors
above Crawford Il Cochrar's Store Nav Streat
Give me call if YOU want the worth Of yo,r
money in Shoe leather '"@'
Staunton, Oct. &c, 1860.
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Receiving from Boston this day
On SOFAS, from cheapest to best quality also
~ 80 DOZEN CANE SEAT CHAIRS and .
lot of ROCKING CHAIRS, cheap for Cash. AAN .
A. d. CHANDLER.
Staunton, July 6, $780,
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CORN SHET,T.Eps

e PENNoCK'S CELEBRATED CORN Shell
" AERS on hand, which win be sold at a reduc
ed price to close the lot. This Shelter is undouht
edly the best in use, and may be seen IN use in all
pariS OF ,he county. Those in want should now
supply themselves. GEO. r. PRICE
f Stanton, F ED. %, 1861
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CLANS Among the Champions, /" little
and great, springing up daily, the last one
We have heard of is an oyster opener in
n. Y, who, after eating an ordinary meal,
on wager of five dollars only, accomplish
ed the wonderful feat of eating fourteen
large sized bull nosed clans in six minutes
aud ten secoEds-ten minutes being allowed
by the terms of the wager. The clans
weighed, after being opened, five pounds
and half, clean meat The man was alive
the next day. and expressed himself as feel
ing "all right"
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HERE AGAEN.-AnotheI supply of COIN
Ia LEAF EIGHT PRESSED TOBACCO
araived in prime order and for sale by
r +. GLENDY,
stanton, July |, 90 per G. 7. Cochran
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GERMAN MATCIiES--a lot Of the Celebrated
~ Vienna Match. for sale by ''N''
Scauntop, March |, 81. p. II. TRprr
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ERRoRs OF THE PREss In Mr. Pycroft
Ways and iEords of Hen Of Letters, we reat
a conversation with a printer Really,
said the printer, gentlemen should no
place such unlimited confidence in the eve,
sight of cur hard worked half blinded rea
der Of proofs; for am ashamed to say that
we utterly rushed one poet through ludie
rous misprint.'
Indeed and what was the unhappy
liEe?'
"Why. Sir. the poet intended to say,
Sec the pale martyr in sheet Of fire. in
stead of which we made him say. See the
pale martyr NTH his shirt on fire"
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VIRGINIA COAL OIL fer sale bv
Stanton. Nov. o3, {sGo.
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Bob Jones, newly elected Sheriff was
told by the Judge to open Court Bob
went to the door aud shouted
| call Court call Court!
Call w. H Jones and A. P. Moore ,
said the Judge.
w. IT. Jones and A p Moore-W. Fl.
Jones and A 2. Moore 7 yelled the Sher-
if.
One at q time, Mr.. Sheriff
'Ope at time-one at time =
Now you have fixed it
Needn't come; we've fixed it' shouted
the determined Sheriff
There was no court that day.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-04

The SHOE P1NCH1Na IN New ENGLAND.
The political convulsion is beginning to
press heavily on the manufacturing towns
and cities of New England, thus demonstra-
ting that the curses which have been hurled
from that violent abolition section against
the South THE 'cohstitutipp cpd the Union,
ate coming B1ps ike sHickehS I'd roost.
The. shoe business. which may be considered
the staple: trade :f.Massarnusetta, We PER:
ceive, has received d terrible schock: Many
of the factories have suspended work en-
tirely, several houses in Natick have failed,
and nearly all have been compelled to reduce
their force of workmen one-third or one.
half. The foundries or machine shops of
Connecticut, too, are in similar condition;
establishment after establishment is dis
missing its operatives and closing its doors,
and this is but the beginning Of the end.
The Republican politicians will find out now
how much easier it is to demolish than to
construct.