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DRY GooDs.-The market exhibits in
creasing firmness in prices, with more ac-
uvity in sales. Western clothing houses
have been buying freely. Standard cotton
goods have advanced. Stocks are very
limited, and some holders refuse to sell at
present prices. Prints are very steady
Printing cloths have an upward tendency.
Stripes, ticks, and denims are scarce. Fam
cy cassimeres of desirable makes and styles
are active, and sell well both for city and
country consumption. Old grades and
stocks are SLOW in comparison, but sell
readily AT little concession. Printed de-
LANES of the usual desirable makes sell
more readily. Beavers and other heavy
fall goods are held firmly. There is con-
siderable inquiry, and the supply is not
in excess. Doeskins are quite dull
Satlnets are more active. In foreign
goods more activity has obtained
The decline in foreign exchange rendered
importers more willing to conform to the
views Of buyers, and large sales OF WOOL
ems have been made. The imports have
been larger. this week, and are at once
offered 4 permanent decline in the
price o. gold will lead to extended
orders for importation. New assort-
ments of British dress goods are in
market. and desirable styles of fancies are
plenty, Dress silks are not so active
Blacks and plain styles and eOlors are in
steady demand In heavy wollens the
supply is large and tempting. Coatings
| are very active. Broadcloths are selling
| more freely. The imports of linen are
larger but prices are steady. Worsted
goods are coming forward freely, but dress
silks are not yet in good assortment. The
decline in gold is having serious effect
on wool. Our manufacturers to compete
with the foreigner, must buy their raw ma
terial lower; and the large producers have
declined to give the high prices asked for
wool. Holders of wool have views above
the circumstances of the market, and un-
less gold goes up again materially, which
is not likely, must abate the prices asked.
This constant varying Of the price of gold
is great difficulty in trade, as prices
of goods fiuctuate accordingly. 1t is as
measure would be- Gold ia still the meas
ure of value Independent. Ha
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BURLINGTON. SATURDAY, AUGUST IS. 1868
Chalmers at West Point, and Tippah on the

Chalmers at West Point, and Tippah on the
Mobile q Ohio Railroad.
The late Conscript act will not avail
much in the South west.
The Mobile News has a leader on des-
pondents and croakers. It says:
"Tell the citizens to avoid them as they
would pestilence.'' It states that Gen.
Grants army has mostly gone to Virginia,
where the great final struggle is to take
place, and calls upon the citizens of Alaba-
ma, mississippi, and Georgia to join Bragg
and Johnston, and all will be well. We are
at the point when this Confederacy should
throw everything into the scales, and turn
the tideso this campaign. Lincoln can put
no more men into the field, and if they can
only check the Yankees now he is used up,
and the revolution in the North is at an
end. The article closes very bitterly as
follows: "We have to choose the whip of
the slave or the whip of the masters;-
choose ye." tsHi43 s
Parties from Middle Tennessee represent
the condition Of the people as horrible,
they having nothing to eat, DC.
A Richmond telegram of the 2Sth says,
in the fight at Manassas Gap we lost $500
killed and wounded, when we retired over
powered by superior numbers.
The Mobile Nescs of the 3lst says eCitori-
ally: "Grant's conduct on paroling the
Vicksburg prisoners is being Investigated.
We hope his head will be cut off, for he
could not have struck heavier blow to the
Confederacy.'
Pemberton's army is dispersed, and the
Texas and Alabama troops which have
crossed the Mississippi are lost beyond
control. The whole mass of the remainder
are precipitated upon Johnston's camp to
eat his stores, discourage and decimate his
ranks and now they are ordered to report
to the same officers as fast as exchanged,
which they will not do, as they hate him.
We put it upon record that if Pemberton
is assigned to the command of that army
again, it will be equivalent to its annihila-
ton, not tithe Of it will be gathered to-
gether again.
1t is reported that Johnston has returned
to Mississippi again, after thorough ex-
animation of the defenses and resources of
Mobile. We would like to speak out about
something discovered by him, but cannot.
He examined the strong works there and
made map of them. 1t will take time to
strengthen so long line of works. They
must commence Immediately.
All late Southern papers denounce the
spirit of the people in crying out for peace
and return to the Union, and they appeal
to them to stand by the Confederacy. Oc-
casionally bitter article on the manage
ment Of the war appears.-N. Y. Tribune.
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chambermaids or favor the postponement
But whatever these gentle maids may do
| to others, as we cannot spare our worthy
Governor in such times as these, I'M
pIore them, as my friends, not to lay
violent hands on the Commander-in-
| chief, or burn his lodgings, for according
| to high authority, it is better to marry than
| to burn.
| Governor Seymour has not unfrequenty
| reminded the public that he had taken an
oath of rare solemnity to execute the
| laws" That oath he has now fulfilled, If
not before. He has certainly executed
the laws upon this occasion, for he has
crucified them between thieves. Although
| this murderous and thieving outbreak
will not prove available as copperhead
| capital, the rebels, with savage ferocity,
| already gloat over what they term the
| "blood- soaked ashes'' of our commercial
| metropolis, and France and England, anx-
| ious to aid the rebellion against our Gov
ernment by all the means in their power,
| will probably ''recognize'' the New York
| mob as "belligerent power" They can
do so with as much propriety as they re-
| oognized the rebellion as such.-Fron
speech delivered at Bingha'npton, N. 7.
| KILLED BY LIGHTNINal-A serious and
fatal accident occurred in Camp Township
on Monday last in the afternoon. Three
sons and one daughter of Jacob Rutherford
were engaged in throwing out aioad Of oats
at the stable of Mr.. Rutherford. Whlle
thus engaged, the daughter wasstruck dead
| by lightning, and the boys were struck
down insensible. The boys, however, re,
covered in few minutes. Mr. RutnerIoro
| was in the house at the time, and was SEN
sibly shocked. The daughter, Amanda
i Jenetta, was II years Of age. We learn that
q bow about half mile distant from the
4 scene of the catastrophe, was seriously
shocked by stroke of ightning.-Statt
! Register.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13
DIR. Rucker's Escape Through Allie
ghanv

The Fincastle Express says the notorious
Rucker passed through Coyington, Ale
ghsny county, on the morning Of the Goth,
about 8 o'clock. Calling at the door Of an
old acquaintance and making enquiry ''if
the bridges were guarded r. he was recog-
nlzed but before pursuit could be made was
acme distance on the way. After daylight,
when men and horses were collected to
make pursuit, he had left the road, some 8
miles west of Covington, and concealed
himself in gorge of the mountain. where
ne was accidentally discovered by Mr.. John
Wyatt, who was unarmed; and on Fuckers
appeal to be furnished with food and al
lowed to rest until night, Cat the same time
showing six shooter,) Wyatt took hin.
food and then returned to inform the Pro-
vost Guard Of his lurking place. It seems
the guard, Of five or six men, placed them
selves in the ravine, on either side Of Ruck
err with the purpose of closing in from both
sides and capturing him. BY this time it
was growing dark-(how the whole day
was spent we are not informed J and he es-
capped by Ganking one of the parties. in the
brush and darkness leaving in their hands
his horse. shawl. &c Some further pur-
suit was made in vain, and information sent
to the various routes leading to the cnemy's
lines. Rucker is represented as suffering
much from hunger, exposure and sickness.
Whether he has been able to effect his os-
cape to the enemy is not yet ascertained.
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VIRGINIA:-
IN Augusta County Court, October goth, 1863
i Upon the Petition of Micha 81 Snyder and 9TH
ers for IL Establishment of a road &c.
This day came the petitions by attorney and the
court being satisfied upon the affidavit of Michael
Snyder the Plaintiff and Petitioner, in open court
that Shuttleworth and wife, John Shumate
and wife, and VIM, Whtmore and wife, heirs of
VIM. Il. Blair decd are residente of Western Vir-
ginia not accessible to the process of the court
On motion it is ordered that Shutteworth and
wife, Johu Shumate and wife, and VIM. Whtmore
end wife. do appear here within cae month after
due publication hereof, to sh"-~ -ause if any they
can why road petioned fer oy Michael Snyder
and others shall not be opened and established
through their land sgreeaby to the report of COM
missioners Trembe and Trot.er made and return
ed in this cause, and do what is necessary to de-
fend their interest in this cause, and thst copy
OF this order be posted at the front door Of the
court house of this county on the first day Of the
next term Of SAID court.
Copy Tsste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETTE, D. c.
November 6, 1863.
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EXCHANGE NOTICE. No. Z.
Richmond Va October 18th. 1858.

EXCRANC gle NOTICE. NO. =.
Richmond, Va, October 18th, 1863
rE1HE following officers and men are hereby de-
4 cfared dnly exchanged:
l. All officers and men captured and parolcd st
any time previous to the lst of September, 1868 =
This section: however. is not intended to include
any officers or men captured at Vicksbnrg. Jul,
Ath. 1863 except such as were declared exchanged
BY Exchsnre notice No s. September l2th 1868,
or are specifically named in this notice. But it
does embrace all deliveries made at City Point, or
other place. before Sept. LIST. 1858, and witt the
limitation above named, all captures at Port Hud-
son or sny other place where the parties we're re-
leased on parole.
2. The staff of Generals Pembertcn, Stevenson,
Bowen, Moore. Barton, S D Lee, Cummings llar-
ris. and Baldwin, and of Coils. Reynolds. Cock
reIl, and Dockery the officers and men belon cling
to the Engineer Corps, and Sapper. and Miners.
and the 9Th and 46th Mississippi regiments-all
captured at Yicksburg July 4th, 1868.
g. The gsneral officers captured at ficksburg.
July 4th 1868, declared exchanged July
18th. 1868. RIO. GUILD,
Oct 23-6t Agent of Exchange.
MS-A All Southern papers will publish six times
and send bills to the Var Department
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A Square Fight.

The Sunday Transcript, Of October 5tb !,
1862, paper protesting neutrality in po-
litics hut with Republican lcanings, pub
lished in Philadelphia, contains the follow
ing in its editorial columns:
''The present contest is a contest between
the white and black races for supremacy
President Lincoln and the Abolitionlsts
have made it so. The white race is repre-
sented by the Democratic party The fact
can no longer be disguised. The simple
question to be decided is, whether the white
man shall maintain his status of superiority,
or be sunk to the level Of the negro =
Equality of races is demanded by the A bo-
litionists; they claim that. socially. civilly
and politically, the black man should be
equal to the white The Democrats deny
and oppose this. It is fair and square
fight between the Caucasians and the Afri-
can, and the issue Of the contest will be de-
cided at the ballot box The question is
referred to the pcoplc-to the white people
They must determine it one wav Or lie on
er-iu favor Of the negro, if they elect Alb
olitionists; in favor of the white man, fthey
elect Dem ocrats. Draw the line at once
make the mark distinct-lct the only cues.
ton asked between this and the election be,
fare you White p or, "Are you Black?''
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GOUTHERN Literary Mcsscnger.-Sub-
y scription price $40 year, from and after tn 4

COUTHERN Literary Mcsscnger.-Sub-
y scription price $40 year, from and after this
date.
In the September number we notified our sub
scribers that. for the ensuing year 1864 we would
be compelled raise the subscription price of the
MESSENGER to S.. Upon making calculation of
the publish next year, we find that we will
not be able to carry the MKssEStKR for less than
$40, and therefore have raised the subscription
accordingly : commence from the present mum
Der.
Our subscribers. we doubt not, will see tho ne
cessity for this, and we hope give cordial up
port. For the last six months we have been fur
nishing to over 200 subscribers the MKssASasg
for 1853 at loss to of several hundred dollars
tion to be able to furnish better material and in
every respect make the NJ ksssSGHg worthy Of sup
port. Address
MACFARLANE FERGUSON.
Richmond, Va
rs Editors friendly to tho MESSENGER will
publish this noLice.
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Working Well.

The late general order from Gen Bragg's
headquarters, providing that every non
commissioned officer and soldier who secures
recruit and causes him to be mustered in
to the service, shall be entitle to furlough
Of not less than forty days, is already wor-
king admirably Within three hours after
the reception Of the order, upwards of fifty
men in one regiment alone had fastened
their clutches upon delinquents at home,
and had written to their relations to adopt
measures for their immediate transferto the
army Wig.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

ASSIST CoMMrs'R or ExcHAuGE. Lieut.
Irvine, formerly member of Congress, has
been appointed Assistant Commissioner to
effect an exchange Of prisoners, and wi re-
port to Gen Meredith. He has left Wash
ington for Fortress Monroe. Irwin was a
prisoner at Richmond four months.
The New York Times says:
The rebels, as well as we, now hold res
pectiveIy large number of prisoners; and
there are difficulties pending in regard to
the matter of exchange. The quicker these
difficulties can honorabiy be solved, the
better for us, most unqucstionably.
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A NOBLE RESPONSE. In response to the
Quartermaster General of Georgia, Ira
Foster Esq, the women of that noble State
have furnished II, 818 pnirs of socks. Of
these 1910 pairs have been issued, leaving
on hand 4 ,473 pairs, which will be issued
as soon as the cold weather arrives. He
has made arrangements for a sufficiency OF
yarn to manufacture about $4,000 pairs
Of socks this fall
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

PRESIDENT DAVIS ON ExyoRrIcNERs. -
President Davis has very contemplate
opinion Of extortioners and those who owe.
but dodge. military duty. Ina late speech
he is reported to have said IF were a
young girl, and wanted to marry, | would
rather lean upon the emtpy sleeve Of the
soldier who had lost an arm in battle, than
upon the muscular arm Of him Who staid at
home and grew fat"
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OFFICE VA. CEN TRIAL II r CO.,
RIcHMOED October % 1881

OFFICE VA. CEN TRIAL r CO.,
RICHMOND, October % 1863.
NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
lV VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD co..
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Vr-
ginia Central Railroad Company will be held in
the city of Richmond on THURSDAY, the 26th
day of November, 1863 Stockholders will pa s
free ON the cars when going to and returning
from the meeting.
EXTRACTS from the b. Laws ofthe Company.]
CAN proxies to represent stockholders at gen.
era meeting shall be in writing, and signed by the
person thus transferring the power; partnerships
may sign in the name of the partnership, and the
signature of either member of the firm shall be valid.
Noproxy shall be valid given than sixty
days prior to the meeting of the Company.
ono proxy fer individual stockholders shall pass
free going to returning from the meetings of the
Company, unless he is himself stakeholder.
''The books Of transfer shall be closed fifteen
days previous to any general meeting"
j. GARRETT,
Treasurer.
November g. St
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200 Acres.

with comfortable and convenient improvsHsHts
ON It. The land is Of good quality an capable Of
high improvements. Mr.. Archibald Bawsutt will
show the farm to persons wishing to purchase. At
the same time and place will sell all the psrssna
property belonging to the estate consisting of val
liable household and kitchen furniture, horses eat.
tie, ogs grain. farmers implements and other ar
ticles usually found farm.
TERMS For the personsl property cash or
bonds with good security at six months whore The
amount exceeds ten dollars: for the land one third
will be required in cash, aud the balance ons two
and three years with interest from the dav of sale
bonds with good security to be given fer the DE-
ferred payments and the title u be retained - ri.
timate security The purchaser NAV pay in hand,
If he elects, all but SIX thousand dollars, which
viii. when due, be receivable in funds Bsnkabls
IN Staunton. HUGH w. SHkFFEY,
October 2.-tds Exseutsr
NA- Spec. cupy.
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Hill 81 SwayZe's
Confederate States
2 q BIZ HING HOU Sc.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA.

Having determined to enter largely into IKE
publishing business we take pleasure in aanoua-
cling that We have added to oar alreaavvsrv sr-
tensive office, several thousand dollars worth Of
A TERIAL AND MACHlN merry,
and are nov prepared to receive propositions FROM
parties who wish to publish books or other publ
cations. and who desire their work done
SUPERIOR TO ANY IN TIE CONtEDEpACY.
We will also purchase at \ f.ir prizes any e-w
book that may be male marketable. and publish
them ourselves.
Our publications at proaent commit Of tha
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-11-13

NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF ALEX.
L PATTERSON, decd .-Ah persons having
Claims against the estate of Alex andsr Pattsrson
decd. either al individual or AZ partner of the
late firm OF Shaw and Patterson, or or any other
Character, will report the same to me at Staunton
properly authenticated for payment. All those
indebted to his estate will please come forward
without delay and make settlement. 1t Is dssira-
BILE to have all claims for against the estate to
enable me to ascertain the liabilities.
II. II. PECK, Sheriff Of Augusta Co.,
and as such Admir- Of A. Patterson, deed.
Oct l6 If
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eve learn from the "Danville
Appeal" that 1000 of the Yankee
prisoners are to be sent there and stor-
cd ia the tobacco Warehouses. About
the same number are to lie cent to
l.ynchbury.
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RESIDENCE FOR GEN LIEF "A resolu.
ton has been adopted by the City Council
of Richmond, appropriating $50, 600 for
the purchase of house, to be rendered
free Of rent. to Gen Robert E Lee. as a
family residence A committee of three
was appointed to select suitable build
ing.
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TnE Brave DurcuaAN.-It seems that

THE Brave DUTonMAN.-Tt seems that
the PsnnsyIvanians are trying to get the
negroes TO Gil the call upon them for troops.
We find the following in Harrisburg let
ter to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
I have seen number of gentlemen from
different portions Of the Commonwealth,
who urge the acceptance, in lieu of the con-
scriptioa, of number ofregimeuts of col
ored volunteers that will be rendered. al
lowing them all the perquisites and privi-
leges of white volunteers, except the right
Of holding commissions. By the adoption
Of this plan it is thought that very large
proportion of our quota could be filed, in
asmuch as the colored men throughout the
State are represented to be patriotic and will
ling to serve their country. It is even ru-
mored that the Governor will urge the
adoption of this course himself.
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The Mobile Tribune, speaking Of the
enormous and extortionate prices that pre-
vail, says:
To apply to this evil the ordinary max
inns Of political economy, seems to US to be
like assailing Gibraltar with pop guns
The matter will have to be taken roughly
hold of, even by the civil or military au-
thorities, ane those who are guilty be forced
by the strong hand Of power to perform
duty which they owe to the country and a
suffering people.
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fl Substitute " sznkeft.

A married man who has several children wishes
"A to employ substitute for the war, he is now
in the army, member of sth Va, Regiment, sta
toned few miles from Richmond in what is said
tobe pleas mt location.
generous price will be paid for suitable man.
Apply % Inc anaerslgnsd ,of psr.culars, nr
where the undersigned can be found. EARLY ap-
plications is requested
REUBEN D, HILL.
Near Jennings Gap.
November 6, lsec.-.t
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Fashion.

One short leg on Queen introduced
high heeled shoes. One broken arm on
royal lady gave the mode to the pillow
sleeve. One straight-jacket on lunatic.
Prince gave the fashion Of corsets Large
feet Oh Christian sovereign was the cause
of long dresses. The appearance Of an I'm
perial Princess introduced criuoline. Yer.
lily, fashion is all~powerful.
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EDUcATIoNAL.wlL

wi LIAM DEWS, a teacher in Richmond du-
ring the past six years offers his services teach
er of Guitar, Violin and Flute. Ladies desiring
to learn the Guitar, will be instructed At their res
licences. Terms $50 for session of 20 lessons
Glasses Of two or more will be taught at reduced
price. A Day School for Boys will also be open
ed on the I'd OF November, in Mr.. Scherer's build
ing, corner New st. and Court House Alley, if the
school can be made up at that time Immediate
application should be made to Mr.. Dews, at Capt
las ms, next door to Mr.. Scherer's Store Paw
ment for music lessons is required to be paid in
advance Mt the beginning of each half session.
October 30-2ts.
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

On Monday last thcdwelling of SOL
crnon Flory and Son, near Gross KEYS
Nottingham county. together with all
their household aud kitchen furniture,
Barn, Loom Honsc and Ice House,
were destroyed by fire The cause Of
the fire was accidental, loss supposed
to be about $4,000.
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PUBLIC SALE OF
Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Grain, Hay, &C
AT THE HOT SPRINGS,
TT, Hath County,

ON Wednesday, November, the 18th we will
~ offer for sale, for cash, at the Hot Springs, 6
VERY FINE MICH COWS, 80 HEAD OF
SHEEP, A NUMBER OF HOGS, AND ALSO A
CONSIDERABLE QUANTITY OF GRAIN AND
HAY.
VA Persons who may desire to attend the 50 lie.
by leaving Staunton on Wednesday morning in The
cars, can reach the Warm Springs within S miles
OF the ots Springs by stage line from Miilboro the
same day.
s. GOODE. Executors Of
T. F. GOODE, Thos. Goode, decd.
November 6, 1858.