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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-05-10
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TO FARNEREy
WESl ERf VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE,

M4NOFAC IN STA UNTON
TNHE subscriber takes pleasure iii seyny to tbs
Il Farmers OF Augusta and adjoihing counties,
that he is now prepared to manufacture to order
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS of almost eve.
ry description, such ga Pitts MACHINE PLOWS,
OF different kinds. Horse Rakes, Corn Shelters, of
various kinds, Cutting Boxes, Haffo,y- Corn
Planters. Also Wagons, Horse Carts, Wheeibar-
rows, &C.
Having in his employ MIR. James Moore, Ole OF
the best Maehinists md Pattern makers in tho
county and tie slnplest facilities for doing wo.k
second to none in Western Virginia fitting ".
Mill Irons, Circular Saws, &C., and also cutting
Mill Screws. Cider i'll Screws end Post and Puin,,
Augurs. Blacksmithng OF every kind done at the
shortest notice.
Particular attention will be given to repairing
Threshing Machines, Drills &C.
He would ask par ticular attention to his PRE-
MUM CORN PLANTER, with guane attachment,
patented Aug 1860. Its simplicity and cheapneas
might be sufficient recommendation, but ifs great
merit Is what its claim to popular favor is based
upon. You can plant any distance from two tn
three feet. 1t has no belt to slip and mi.s dror
ping, but depostes the grain at the exact distance
1t is set TO drop. You the deposits and
know the width, until the Hopper is efnptied .,c
Corn. You put it in and out OF gear without
stopping. This machiue is warranted to give sat-
isfaction Those wanting them will do well to or.
der early. Price SIS 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 offittng
up in Staunton of the LARGEST MA jHlNE
SHOPS IN THE VALLEY, and establishment
for the manufacture of all kinds of Farming and
Agricultural Implements, he trusts County and
State pride will not fail to give him libeI al en-
enlargement.
JOSEPH F. TANNEHILL.
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NosTrTCEs-

E>ROM and after this date. the charge for board
! ing HORSES by the day will be 60 Cents pei
Head. BYERS d; co.
THOS. II. BURKE 4 co.
may 8, 1904 GSpectator copy.1
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NoTTcF-
To the Cattle Men Of Virginia.

T HAVE employed the services of r. H. Crockett
L to assist me in the sale of CATTLE, SHEEP
and HOGS, in this market, and hope from our ex-
perence in the business to share a liberal patron
age. We prepared to receive stock from this
date, and propose to do strictly Commission Bu-
siness. JNO. e. MOFFETT,
Richmond, May TO- ls6l-2m. of Augusta.
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CI,aapest and Best Roof now in use,

V54JNEpGSS t4NW NJHx RaVVA HVW Ea H3S Z
The COST NOT EXCEEDING 81 C7s. PER SoUAae
Foor, being less than sand gravel roof, cheaper
than the coinmonest kind of Shingles, about one
half the price of Tin in fact. it combines al the re-
quisites of the age, viz: CheapnesS, durability, elias
ITCHY and fireproof 1t ia adapted to all kinds Of
roofs, whether steep or fiat, or subject to being
walked upon. 1t is easily applied to old Single
roofs, without the necessity of removing the cid
shingles, which is great desdera to persons
who DO not wish their furniture and ceilings spoil
ed while repairs are being made.
Gutta PercharRoofing Cement,
as above stated. is combined solution of GUTTA
PERCHA AND INDIA RUBBER, made into a
sistency CT six coats of house paint. 1t is ad-
mirahy adapted to the coating of cid or new tin
roofs. preventive against rust or corrosion, as
it adhercs So firmly to all parts, that leaky tin
or other metal roofs are readily repaired, one
coat of this cement will render it proof anst rust
and leak for many years. All new tin roofs ought
to have C coat on the principle can ounce Of pre-
ventative is better than pound of cure" 1t will
not crack or peel of in cold weather, nor run in
warm weather, nor " i'll not wash off. will put
on coat of this cement for two cents per sqaare
foot and insure satisfaction.
SLATE ROOFING.
The undersigned has been engaged in SLA TE
ROOFING for the last twenty five years. during
which time have worked upon Of the best
and 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 VINO NAV favor
me with call. Nv motto is, CENTRE sArIsrAe-
TIoN PAY -
La e Pavement.
have also on hand large quantity of SLATE
PAVEMENT, either fancy or plain, sawed into
squares OF one foot each, either planed OF in ths
rough, one inch in thickness, suitable for
Halls. Easements, Porches or Fancy :
Pavements,
OF any kind, as the cofors varegated into green
blue and purple, thus adding much to the beauty
ard general appearance of the flooring so laid.
Also, large SLATE SLABS, either planned or in
the rough. saved into oblong squares from two te
four feet wide and two to three inches in thick
ness. very strong and durable article for Street
Slate Pavements, common in sll large Cit
les, and at this time being laid in all the principal
streets Of Charlottesville Tho Roofing Slate,
Slate Pavement, Slate Nantes, Table, Wash
stand ard Bureau Tops, are obtained from the
Virginia Slate Companys Quarry about miles
from Charlottesville.
An opportunity is now afforded to this commu-
nifty to have cheap and durable roof in either
GUTTA PERCHA o. SLATE; SLATE PAVE
MENT, SLATE MANTLES, &c. Amy person in
want o fsuch can me at my home in Charlottes
vile, or address me through said Post Office.
RICHARD KEAVY,
the only appointed agent for the sale of
Johns & Crosley's Gutta Percha Cement
Roofing in this and tine adjoining counties
Staunton, Jan. IL, l86l.-cln
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i PROPOSE to unite with the YOUNG MEN of
Augusta County in forming BATTALION, to be
called the AUGUSTA LEE RIFLES, Id compli-
ment to Mai. Gen. Il. f Lee, .mmander in Chi
of the Military forces of Virginia. The arms used
will be the Rifle, with Sword Bayonet
Tbs is intended picked Battalion, to be COM
posed Of such only as are capable of enduring the
fatigue Of the .Skirn,ish aud Light hfantry brill.
Young uf Intelligence Of every portion of the
county, most respectfully and cordially invited
to join the Battalion, and those wishing TO do 80
will rel ort immediately, person by letter, 10
me at Staunton. AS soon as there enough
pames received to form Company, election
will be held for Company Officers, the appli
ed for, and the Company drilled, while the other
Com mics are being formed. 1t is desired that the
young men report promptly, SO that the Battalion
may be organized, armed and equipped in the
shorteat time possible.
Il. D. LILLEY.
Stanton, May 8, 81.
NEW GOODS-l would csil attention to the
IN fact that went to market before the present
troubles commenced. and | have in store
large and beautiful stock Of SPRING aud 50 NJ
M Err GOODS, of the latest importations. My
stock Of Ladies' Dress is very large and varied.
embracing many new yles and fabrics, sold cheap
for Cash.
May g. 81. DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Carpets and Nfaltings.
A LARGE lot of Carpets and Mating and Cur
n tain materials, Also, two cases of fine Cassi-
mere and Moe-skin HATS of the spring STYLE
Maya. DAVIS A. kAYS Err.
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Gbe Marhats.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
REPORTED BY TAYLOR i HooB.

'KTEp By TAYLOR i H0aR.
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Persons calling for the above letters VIII please
say they are advertised.
May 10. l.. l.. STEVENSON, F NJ.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28

CEALED PROPOSALS., till the 2Ist Of
. October, 1851 at ~ o'closk M, are invited for
supplying the army with Beef Cattle on the hoof to
be delivered at Chambersburg, Harrisburg or York.
in the State Of Pennsy ylvania, as the Government
may designate.
Bidders are requested to comply In all particulars
with the form OF bid published herewith
Government reserves to itself the right to pay In
Treasury Spotes other funds II has for dsburse.
men, andto reject any bid, and for any cause. No
bid will be entertained unless the bidder Is present
10 respond to his bid.
The Cove ernInent will receive 1000 head unter the
contract and will reserye the right TO requjle any
addi ional number, up to 10 900 head
Deliveries TO be made weekly in such quaoilies as
may be required
weight and no snimal will be received which
weighs less than 900 pounds gross.
No conditional bid will be received.
c. s, U. 8. A, Washington, b. G and endorsed
" Proposals for Beef Cattle"
FoRM OF BID
A b, do hereby propose to deliver to the Govern
ment good BE Cattle on the hoof Tor per
iiyered at Cham6eIsburg, Harrisburg, or York, In
the 81 ate OF Pennsy lvanis as the Government may
de,gnate according to the terms OF the nclosed ad
yertsement The Cattle to be weighed on the scales
And the weight so determined to be the purchase
weight hereby agree to give good and tufiioiont
bond for the fulhlment Of the contract, and to re
ceive TTelsury notes or other Government funds ia
payment for the Cattle,
The first delivery Of the Cattle will be required IA
be made about the 10Th Of November, 1851.
2S--td
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
The Government, Stock Yard.

AT the Government stock yard, which Is To-.
natcd near the Observatory, there are now
about four thousand horses. Over twenty
thousand horses have arrived within the past
three months, principally from New York,
Pennsylvania, and Ohio, the average prices
paid for them being about $120. About one.
fourth of these have been lected for cavalry,
about the same number for artillery, the re
mainder being used as draft horses. There are
about three hundred and twenty men constant.
" employed here, most of them acting as ost
lels, watchmen, &c. A portion Of them, how
ever, are constantly engaged in breaking the
the artillery and cavalry. As fast as they are
gotten in good condition, they are put In the
hands of the various cavalry and artillery regi.
ments, who continue the work of training. The
amount of feed per day allowed to each horse
is twelve quarts of oats and fourteen pounds OF
ldy,
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
IJHITED STATES MILITARY ROUTEi
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS!

On and after MONDAY, September %. 1861. Pas
senger Trains between washinston and Baltimore
TRAINS MOVING NoRTH, .L
Arrive ut Baltimore at 14b A. M: Philadelphia
90 T. M; New York +. NJ; Harrisburg Lis
Morning Accommodation leave Washington : no
A. M. Arrive at Baltimore a.1o A. NJ; Fhiladel
pha r. M New York r. M.
Evening Express leave Wellington 2so r. NJ.
Arrive af Baltimore 70 r. M Philadelphia $50
Evening Accommo' 'ation leave Washington b.4b
P. M. Arrive at Baltimore I.ao p. M. Harrisburg
q " TRAINS MOVING SOUTH
Leave New York at Z A. M; philadelphia II 80
A. M: Baltimore 8. Is r. M Arrive al Washington
Leave New York at or. NJ; Philadelphia 1910 p
NJ. Baltimore A. N. Arrive at Washington O. 10
Accommodation Trains leave Baltimore at $40 A.
n, and 7. N; and arrive AZ Washington 1895
Passenger Trains leaving Washington at ! 80 A.
AS n, make direct OonnaoiOns for Annapolis .,
Traios leave Annapolis for Baltimore and wash
ington at 855 A. M. and M:
and 2sOP. NJ, and Baltimore at 5 A. NJ, and 346
p M will aop only at Annapolis Junction and Relay
Way Passengers are requested to take the Aocom-
odaiion nians or the Regular Tonnsge Train, which
will have passenger car attached.
Trains will leave the Washington Depot promptly
Ali articles of freight mot contraband Of war;
will be transported over the line. Regular TONNAGE
Trains will leave baltimore at 4. NJ Leave Wash.
ipgton at 3s0 r. n.
4. +. MORLEY,
General Manager.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
sep 2s-2t
Bf GREEN q "i.Ans' A"'''onssI''
BAMIFF'S SALE OF EXCELLENT FURNITURE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION

By virtue Of q warranty Of distress, issued at the
suit of William j. Williams Esq, against the goods
and chattels lands and tenements, Of G W. Mause
to directed have seized and taken In distress all
the estate right title interest property claim and
demand, at law and In equity, ofthe said q w. Mause
in and to all the Furniture contained In said house to
wit Two Gas Fixtures, Parlor Carpet one ParloT
Set, one Chair two Tables one Whatnot, one Rocker
Cha r, two Chairs, two Ottomans, three window crr
taius, two Rugs, one oil Carpet, two Passage Sofas
one Door hug, one set Furniture In room No. ! one
set Furniture In RON No. Q, Oiloloth, one Stand
Furniture in chamber No. 8, Furniture in chamber
No 4, Wardrobe and Curtains, one Cot and Mat
tTess Basket, Oicloth lower passage, one lot o
stuff in out house, Table, one Slave Woman one
set China Furniture, dinner room Furniture, to
gether with sundry articles too numerous to particu
larize, in n well finished house; nnd he eby give
notice, that on Wednesday morning, the I'd day Of
October, 1851, at 10 clock will oler for fale the
said property, SO seized and taken 10 distress, by
public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on
The premises, on X street, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth, south side.
The flag will d signate the place.
The above mentioned Furniture Is of an excellent
quality. JOS. +. kELL1,.
GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
sep2s [Stai Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
From the Upper Potomac.

Darnesto,on, Sept. 25.-Gen. Banks has been
slightly indisposed for a day or two, but his
complaint is incident to the season. He is, how
ever, some what better to day.
1t is believed that Gen. Peck, Of New York, a
West Pointer, will take command of the first
brigade of Gen. Banks's division. Col. Don.
nelly, of the New York twenty-eighth, is acting
commander at present.
Col. Biddle's regiment (the Kane Ri1es) left
this morning to join General McCall's division,
near Washington.
Last week Capt. Pardee, of company A, Gea.
ry's regiment, made an incursion over the
river, opposite Berlin, securing three prison.
ers, eight horses, and ten head of cattle.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
A Soldier I0iured.

Yesterday afternoon, "a private belonging to
Griffin's battery, whose name we were not able
to ascertain, was caught by the provost guard,
taken by them towards tho guArdhoDse. When
he reached tho avenue, he suddenly broke
loose from his captors, and started up the
avenue ut u very rapid pace. lIo was followed
bayonet into him several times, to induce him
to stop. Finally, one of the guard raised the
butt of his muskst, and striking him over the
head with it, brought him to the ground. He was
taken up, and taken into Gilmans drug store,
near at hand, whore his wounds, which were
very painful, though not serious, were prop.
erlY dressed.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
From Fortress Monroe,

Fortress Monroe, September 26.-The steamer
S. II. Spauldrg leaves here tonight for Hat.
teras Inlet with the twentieth Indiana regi
ment, and u large shipment Of military and
naval stores.
Another regiment reached Old Point this
morning from Baltimore.
A flag of truce came down from Norfolk with
twenty-five ladies to day, but it was stopped
near Sewe's Point, and the passengers brought
borough will not permit flags of truce to come
near the feet.
A Confederate schooner from Richmond
managed to slip through the blockade of the
James river, and reached Norfolk,this morning.
The fourteen political prisoners, including
Mayor Brown, S. Teackle Wallis, and other
members Of the Legislature, were on Wcdnes.
day sent to Fort Lafayette, New York, by the
steamer George Peabody.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28

NOTICE -On the morning OF tho arm
IN instsnt between the hours OF one and two
o'clock, whilst on duty at the Assembly Buildings,
on Louisiana avenue. iuspcious person was pass.
lug with two horses 10 his possession one q gray
horse, aod the other sorrel mare, with four feet
white I deemed It my duty TO hail him, and 40
cordingly did SO, when he party having the horses
The party hailed ran away, that It out OF my
power to arrest MIN. The owner will come forward,
prove property, pay expenses, and take them away
otherw they will be de 1t with according to law
Enqsire of JOSEPH HILL,
Watchman Quar- .ermaster's Department
Residence, No. 667 NJ street, between Fourth and
Filth streets. sep 28--tf
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
un.o,vi. st,,, n n I. ,Com., ,

But for my part. An tired Of ths old tory sf wsf
But, oh Mrs. Brown, have you heard the very
latest nswsf No. Why: SMITH, No. 400 Seventh
.treet. has just received new stock of FALL
CLOTHING Of every description, and he Offers TO
sell them q such low prices. They say he has .
mack Of selling his goods at lower rates than the
for my part can assure you, Mrs. Brown, that he
can at out your boys with nice CLOTHIN9 at 70.
markably low prices. advise all to call a.
SMITHS, No 400 Seventh street, opposite Post
once, and look at his New Stock, and they will be
convinced that what Mrs. Jones said, 80. r,r .s
aug 3o-8m
India Rabber Blaakets for Half Price,
Being sghy discolored but not injured for service
$3.50 large india Rubber Blankets, lined with Can
ton Funnel feet iuche long and feet inohe,
wide, for 81 each, usual prios -. For sale at ths
India Rubber Warehouse, 30e Pennsylvauia avenue
between Ninth and Tenth streets.
sept 28-n HALL n WEEKS
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
The Barney Divorce Case.

Alsxandrino Parfait, the French nurse, Was
Again placed on the stand yesterday, and ques.
toned lor four hours. Her evidence I'LL " ent to
prove the most unmitigated cruelty on the part
of Barney, both towards his wife and children.
Many of her statements were concerning
alleged actions on the part of Barney too OBJ.
scene for publication. Without concluding
the court adjourned until this morning.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
Fire..

About eleven O'Clock on Thursday night, the
row Of frame buildings, six in number, belong
ing to Thomas H. Parsons, Esq on South 1
street, between First and Second streets west
were destroyed by fire. The locality is gen
orally known us "Frogtown." The firemer
we're early on the ground, but the flames
spread with such rapidity that the entire row
was consumed, as well as most of the furniture
of tha OCcuDantS,
The national Republican., 1861-09-28

SPECIAL NOTICE.
IJkI.MBOLD'S BUCHU FOR THE BLADDER
II HEI MBOLD'S BUCHU for the Kidneys
HELMRD!D's BUCHU for the Gravel
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for Dropsy
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for nervousness
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss OF McmUry
HELMBULD'S BUCHU for Loss of Sight
HELMBOLDS BUCHU for Dmness sf Vision
HELMROLDS BUCllU for Difficult Breathing
HELMBOLD'S BuCHu for W eak Nerves.
HELMB0LD'S BUCHU for Obstructiors
HELMBULD'S BUCHU for Excesscs arising tTor
Indscretion and all Diseases OF the
SEXUAL ORGANS,
Existing In either SIX, from whatever cause orig
mated, and no matter of HOW LONG STANDING
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU Ia pleasant
in its taste and odor, and immediate In its action
Price 81 per bottle, or six for So Delivered to any
address, accompanied by reliable certificates.
Depot, 104 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia
sept 5-3m
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
MILITIA FINEST ....,...
INl MILITIA FINESll

MILTTIN FINESI 7
This Is TO give notice TO all del nquents attached 10
the first regiment Of District Of Columbis militia,
MaJot J. W. Mcdonald commanding, that I have
duly constituted and appointed Henry Yestman, .
1ues imposed by the leg onary court OF said regi
ment and that on and after the Ist O. October next
1901 you Will be called on by ssid Yeatman for
amount Of said fms impo ed by said court and not
paid pressntation, he Is fully empowered to col
lect the same according 10 law See second volume
Of ths Lave OF the United States chapter 49, sec.
lion 4, pages 7ee and 10, passed lat Of July, 1919
WARD H. LAMON,
sep 2s-5t U. s. Marshal ID q.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
A Hint 60 the Provost Guard.

There is ii certain lager beer brewery, stu
ated northeast of the Capitol, which for several
days past has been almost constantly filled with
members of Il pennsylvania regiment, encamp-
ed near at hand, leaving the camp almost do.
serted. II the officers of the regiment will not
Lttend to this tning, then it becomes the duty
of the provost guard TO attend to it.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
FROM KENTUCKY.

ARREST OF JAMES b. CLAY AND OTHERS. q.
BRECKENRIDGE EFFECTS ANOTHER ESCAPE.
Cincinnati, Sept. 26.-Iesterday afternoon,
Lieutenant Colonel Letcher, with detachment
of Colonel Woodward's regiment, captured
Jas. B. Clay, with l6 Of his men, while on his
way to join Zollicoffer. They were taken to
Camp Dick Robinson.
John G. Bteokinridge was with their party
in the city, but escaped.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.

RELEASE OF +. p. BLAIR, JUN.-PRoPosED Ex-
CHANGE OF PRISONERS.
81. Louis, Sept. 27.-General Fremont has re'
leased Col. F. p. Blair, jun, from arrest, and he
has resumed his command.
A flag OF truce from Lexington has been re
coived proposing the exchange of Col Marshall
for Mr.. Hudgns II member of the State Con
vention. He was confined at the st. Louis Ar
senal. The proposal has been accepted.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
, Soldier Accidentally KILLED.

Christian Moorhead, of Harrisburgh, mem
Der Of Col. John Taggarts Pennsylvania reg''
ment was accidentally killed at Tcnnallytown
on Thursday, by Caspar Ecklestine' member l,1
Of the same regiment, whose gun acG,aeh,itly
exploded as he came out of his tent. The event
has created the greatest gloom in the camp,
the deceased being very popular with the regl'
ment.
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
Fnst Day at the Barracks.

Thursday last the day set apart for fasting
and prayer, was observed by the United States
marines at the barracks in very becoming
manner. All business excepting the necessary
military operations and dress parade In the
afternoon WAS suspended. At this parade an
appropriate prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.
Morsell, pastor Of Christ Church at the Navy
Yard
The national Republican., 1861-09-28
Columbian College.

1hIs institution was opened on Wednesday
last, in the buildings adjacent to the college.
There are already over thirty students there,
officers have taken hold Of the new scholastic
year, determined to maintain the we'll known
reputation of this time .hoGOred institution.