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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-26
O u r & o u SH.

THE Proprietor Of the above popular Establish
Il ment respectfully announces 10 the public that
ne has enlarged his Establishment by the addition
of
TWO ROOMS
adjoining his present location recently occupied
by 4. J. Rankin, viz:
These rooms are especially Intended for
IL "A TIN e. SCI DO.S 8.
where will be served up in fine style all the aelica-
cies that can be procured in this and the Richmond
and Lynchburg markets without regard to cost
IN order 10 meet the wants and crafty the wishes
OF many persons frequently made known, one Of
the rooms will be set apart for the accommodation
of
LADIES AND GENTL EInEN.
who may desire to take plate of Oysters. quiet
n cal, or saucer of Ice Cream, and at the same
time be free from the noise and confusion, too Of
ten incident to Eating Saloons.
John Christian.
tthe popular caterer err the House with other we'll
Grained servants viii always be on hand to wait
the Patrons of the our HOUSE.
Feb. l9-tf
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WAR NEWS.

The papers have announced the ar
rival Of Sherman with his 81, 900 troops
at Meridian 140 miles from Vicks
burg. At this point he no doubt ex-
pected to form junction with Gen.
Smith, and then push on towards Mo
bile. From the Richmond papers we
learn that official intelligence received
at the War Department renders it GER
tain that the junction of Smith and
Sherman was successfully prevented
BY our troops and that Sherman IS IN
FULL RETREArAtowards Vicksburg pur-
sued by our Cavalry. This result can
not fail to injure the retreating col
umns, and puts complete extinguish-
er upon the grand combination move
ment.
The news from Florida is also cheer
ing. The following official dispatch
received at the War Department from
Gov. Milton Of Florida gives the in
telligence of our complete success in
that quarter j:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Feb. 81.
To THE PRESIDENT +:
have just received the following dispatch
from Gen. Einnegan, dated yesterdays:
II met the enemy in full force to-day,
under Gen Seymour. and defeated him with
great loss. | captured five pieces of artil-
lery, hold possession Of the battlefield,
and the killed and wounded Of the enemy
My cavalry are in pursuit. | don't know
precisely the number of prisoners, as they
are being brought in CT Instantly. My whole
loss will not, think, exceed $50 killed aud
woaaaed Among them | mourn the loss
Of many brave officers and mea.
understand that Gen. Finnegan also
captured many small arms.
JoHN MILTON, Governor.
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EXCHANGE NOTICE No. Vnt.
l. All prisoners heretofore held by the United
States authorities whether officers soldiers or
civilians, Received at Ciy pvnt before the lst Of
January, 1854, are hereby rdeclared exchanged.
2. All officers and men OF the Eieksburg captare
who reported for dnts at Enterprise, Miss, at
any time prior to lhe It'll Of November, 1863. aud
whose names were forwarded to me by Maj Gen.
John II. Forney, are declared exchanged.
3. All officers and men of the VicchsburG cap
ture, belonging to the first Tennessee heavy art
lery, who reported for daty at Marietta Ga, and
whose names were forwarded to me BY Col. A..
Jackson, are declared exchanged.
70. GUILD, Agent OF Exchange.
BY order: [sisnedl S. CoossA, AdJt and Insg'r
General.
Feb. SIT
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Copartnersllip Notice

ME have this day entered irto CnpartnerSkiF
w for the purpo 81 conducting the MEE "
TILE RUSIN kSS in the Town or Stsunttn,
der the style and firm OF P. B. 4 j B. jege.
We eosjeit the patronage Of our friends s1G NJ
public generally.
j. B. E0GE,
Stanton, May u, 1868.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-26

Nv The undersigned is authorized to
purchase supplies for Central Lunatic Asylum, and
to execute his bond, as Steward. payable without
intdrest, on demand, or at the expiration Of the
war the seller may prefer. He invites proposals
for Flour, Corn, Rive, Potatoes. Molasses and 9th
er articles needful for sustenance also for wood.
SAMUEL A. HOSHOUR,
Feb l9-3t Steward q. L.. Asy um.
WANTED
w Fifty bushels Of Wheat or ten bar
rels of Flour, for which fair price in SPECIE
will be paid. Apply at YINDICATOR OFFICE.
Feb 10.
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Ia In -ElId.

LEARNERS who have delivered their tlthes of
IL wheat or buckwheat, in the mills of Angus
ia county, named in advertisement of 22d of Sep
TENDER, Is 63, will Immediately send or bring in
the mineis receipts to the Commissary's Office,
Stanton. These receipts will be held by the
Commssary who will give his official receiIts to
the farmers in exchange.
1t is important that tnese receipts be brought In
pr ompy in order to enable me to make proper
credits before placing estimates in the hands of
agents for collection. Q. SMITH, Capt.
and Post Quartermaster Master, 18th Compression
al District of Va.
Jan 20
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Il. PECK. ALEX. II. TAYL
Auction And Commission Business
Il. PECK.

THE Auction and Commission Business will BE-
4 conducted at the old stand of Bruce & Peek.
by II II Peck and Alex. II Taylor, under the stvle
Of Peek & .Tayl or. We solicit gnments Of all
kinds OF Property. Sales in the country attended
if desired. IL H PECK,
ALEX Il TAYLOR.
Feb 12-3ts
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Mechanics and Farmers,

The Military bill just passed places
all white males between the ages of
II and 50 in the military service for
the war, except those who are exemp-
ted by its pro 1isions, among which
exempts we do not find Mechanics
mentioned, as in the former bill. The
right however is reserved to the Sec
Rotary Of War, by the direction Of the
President, Of exempting or detailing
such persons as the public necessity
may require or to insure the produce
ton of provisions. There is no doubt
that the exemption of Mechanics as
we'll as the exemption by reason of
substitution has been abused, but that
some Mechanics are necessary to any
and every community, in order to
enable that community to support it
self and help to sustain the army is
equally beyond doubt. Exemptions
of those who are really necessary ought
to and will be made. Those Mechan-
les whose services are indispensable to
the interest OF the community need
not complain of the refusal of general
exemptions of all Mechanics by this
law, as those only who are not needed,
and have merely taken advantage Of
such trades to keep out Of service, will
be refused exemption. The clause of
the bill making Is hands necessary to
secure the exemption Of farmer may
be considered hardship in commu-
mites such as ours, in which scarcely
any farmer works that number, but
from the fact that the Sec. of War has
power to exempt those who will be
more useful at home than in the field,
and that enrolling officers have been
particularly DESTROYS lately to ascer-
tain who would be moro useful at
home and are favorably disposed to
the farming interest, we feel satisfied
that the new law will be enforced with
justice to this particular class and
thereby advantage to the Government.
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The Currency Act.

In the Sentinel of Feb. 22nd we
find the following article on the Cur
rency Act, for which we ask an atten-
tive perasal
The business Of this act is with the
currency but its whole operation and
bearing cannot be understood without
reference, also, to the new Tax Law
Let us fist take view of the condi-
ton of the currency
The total issue of Treasury notes to Ja,,'y
I, 1864 was 1924 .000 600
From this daducs amount ta-
ken in and cancelled Ia
saaD 10000, 900
Amount outstanding STA, 900, 600
Deduct, also. the Z so intere
est bearing notes. declared
70 be funded by Sec Ii 12a, 000. 900
651 900, 600
Amount added to circulation
since Jan. /, say $4,000, 600
- -
Total Of present circus
ton 72o, 900, 600
Of the whole Of the above
issue. the amount issued
in 500 notes, was 249, 100000
OF the currency which has
been cancelled, there
were, $500 notes, [es-
timated by their proper
ton of the CT -culation,
a little over 40, OO0. 900
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rs Editors friendly to tho AEssrNens vi
publish this notice.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1864-02-26

ROBERT W, BUeEE,
Staunton, Va.
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:. p. MINOR,
Richmond, Va.
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FEB 1a---tf
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
HnmeIY Hints for Husbands.

If YOU faiI in raising the wind abroad that
is no reason Why you should kick up a breeze
at home No soil favors the cultivation of
spare lime so well as the domestic hearth.
Beware of hiding the family bread basket in
your wine-merchant's hamper. Keep your
passion flowers outside the walls of your
Homestead If cultivated within doors, they
are apt to scatter the seeds of dissension
around the family table. Embrace golden
opportunity" with caution; like fashionable
friendship, it too often turns out golden
fleece If your wife pins a fresh rosebud in
your button-hole when you 90 forth to bust
ness in the morning, be careful to present her
with hcarts-ease on your return at night
Some men grow suddenly ashamed of an I'M
assuming pot of migonette if a wealthy friend
happens TO present them with a few flowers
from his conservatory, and hide it away i'll
some obscure corner, to make way for the
brilliant scentless exOtics Wives are not
unfrequently treated after a similar fashion;
and perhaps it would be well for their fastidi-
Gus lords and masters" to jot down the fol
lowing lines upon the tablets of their memo
ries:
AS the myrtle, whose perfume euriches the bower,
Il priced far beyond cen the gaudiest flower;
So "a wife, who a household can saIlfully rule
Is jewel Of price to all men-save fool.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

bonds and certificates of Indebtedness, the
bonds bearing interest at the rate of six per
cent per annum, and the certificates at the
rate of seven per cent. per annum
The money arising from the sale Of these
bonds and certificates has been e l,ented,
puT suant to law, for building the State CapI-
toll payment Of tax levied by the General
Government upon the property of the State,
for war purposes; payment of bounty of FIVE
dollars per month TO the families of volun-
teers; boarding soldiers and preparing them
for the field; caring for sick and wounded
proportion of this debt having been created
for purposes, is a legitimate charge
against the General Government. The Gen
eral Government has already repaid part OF
the money advanced BY the State for carry
ing on the war, and 1 doubt not Will eyentu-
ally repay the balance. This money, if re-
funded, will be sufficient to liquidate all State
Indebtedness, and should be applied to that
purpose.
The amount paid to families of volunteers
from the commencement of the war up 20
January lst, 1864, was 81, l97 ,044 20. Amount
paid on United States tax, SAL, 735 81.
Amount paid for building State Capitol, from
avaiIs OF bonds sold, 500, 900. Amount adj
vanced By the State for boarding and equip
ping soldiers, caring fol sick, and other war
expenses not enumerated above, and still a
charge against the General Government,
about 5000, 900. Amount still due the State
from banks on sale of war bonds during the
year 1861, S173,950
The State bonds and certificates referred
to above were issued as follows:
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
Mr.. Thompson was declared duly elected.
Mr. BARRON moved tn adoDt the rifles of

Mr.. Thompson was declared duly elected.
Mr.. BARRON moved to adopt the rules of
last session until otherwise ordered
A resolution by Mr.. WEBB, in substance
the same, except that it provided for meeting
at 10 a m, was adopted
Mr.. WEBB offered resolution instructing
the Chief Clerk to inform the Senate of the
organization of the House
By Mr. BARRON, for joint committee to
wait on the Governor and inform him of the
organization of the two House.
Here resolutions similar TO the two pre-
ceding ones were received from the Senate.
That respecting a committee TO wait OH the
Governor was adopted, and Messrs. Barron,
Webb, and G. B. Smith appointed such COM
mstsee o,. the part of the Assembly.
After brief absence, Mr.. BARRON, from
the committee, reported that they had wait
ed on the Governor and been informed by
him that he would be ready TO deliver his an
nual message in person at two O'clock 2. VI.
Mr.. TURNER offered joint resolution in
viting the Senators and State officers to meet
in this hall at , o'clock TO listen to the Gov
errors Message.
Adjourned till II p NJ.
SENATE
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

HEESASs CoNDuIoN.-He is slowly recoTr|
ing, and has been examined with gree ~
terest by some of the leading EHilLS", , SUI
geons. They found congestion Of ane t".i is
and a singular weakness in tbe a.',on % ;.ie
heart-not organic dIse4S' - =
t.ain;ns VA -ii'- consequent exhaustion. 1t is
the oni6io ant that he in much better eondi-
tilo Jleeks before the fight than when
Io stripped TO meet King. He looked
' - but his looks deceived every one. At
5te third round his strength was gone
When he fought Savers, he knocked him
down or threw him seventy-four times; and,
at the end of a two-hours' fight, was SO little
exhausted, that he distanced his friends in
foot-race and leaped several hurdles. Now,
at the end of thirty-five minutes, and with
little punishment, he was dead beat and
scarcely alive. 1t is certain that he was en-
tirely unfit to fight.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

stand, and we shall soon see the principles of
liberty and equality re-established in every
part of our National domain, firm as the rock
of ages, there TO stand u blessing to the
world, an enduring monumeIt of the fidelity
and patriotism of those noble men of the
Revolution who founded, and the noble patri-
OTIS who now defend it,
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, gentlemen, will only add
that in all efforts to promote the intere of
the State and Nation, you shall receive my
hearty cooperation.
JAMES T. LEWIS
January l4th, 1864.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

The word dun" is said to have origin
ated in this wise: John Dunno, famous
bailiff of Lincoln, England, was so extremely
active in his rough business that 1t became
customary, when a man refused to pay ms
debts, to ask, "Why don't you Dunno INN
that is, why don't you send Dunno to arreS'
him.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
ASSEMBLY
MADISON, WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 1868

MADISON, EDAksDAl, Jan. t., I0bo.
The 10th annual session of the Wisconsin
Assembly was called to order at twelve
o'clock NJ, by Hon. JOHN S. DEAN, Chief
Clerk of the last House.
The list Of members was then read by the
Clerk, after which TIL members subscribed
their names to the oath of office, which was
then administered by Hon. ORSAMUS COLE,
of the Supreme Court.
On calling the roll ninety-six members
were found to be present.
Mr.. BARRON offered a resolution to pro
ceed to the drawing of seats in the usual
manner.
Pending the resolution, the Assembly adj
journed till , J O'clock P. NJ.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

SoLDIER's SUFFRAGE.-Resolutlonsh have al
ready been offered in the New ork leglsia-
ture, providing such amendments OF the con
stitntion as will remove all question in regard
10 the right of citizens from that State III the
service of the General Government 20 exer-
else the right of suffrage.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

elector and claimed the protection of the
Government, now in the day of the Nations
peril, being unwilling to bear its burdens,
claim to be subjects OF a foreign power, and
to avoid the draft bring forward proof that
they were never entitled TO vote, thus pub
fishing their own wrong that some nave
been in the habit of voting under assumed
names; that others have voted more than
once at the same election. These evils, II
they exist. should be corrected. The purity
and permanency of our institutions depend
much upon the proper exercise of the elective
franchise. The election laws should be
thoroughly examined and so amended as to
properly guard the exercise of this sacred
right
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20

GOVERNOR OF UTAH.-The President has
appointed Hon. j. d. DoTY, OF thu. State,
Governor of Utah.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
RESOITT TONS.

BY Senator CLARK, TO furnish the Chief
Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms, each, with 50
worth of postage stamps Adopted.
On motion of Senator WILKINSON, the
Senate adjourned
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
SENATE.
COMMUNICATIONS.

The Lieut.. Governor presented eommu-
nieation of DR.. j. z. Clement, Superinten-
dent of Insane Hospital, inviting members to
visit the hospital, at all times when convent
ent.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
THE MILITIA.

Relying a. we do on the militia for defense
in great and sudden emergencies, good policy
would seem 10 require its thorough and eff
ficient organization. With this end in view,
the militia law of last winter was doubtless
enacted, but being passed hurriedly, near the
close Of the session, Is necessarily imperfect
and needs much amendment. Under its pro-
visions, however, a partial organization has
been effected. BY this act the militia of the
State is divided into two classes. The first
class denominated the organized militia, in
tended for immediate service, should occa-
sion require, consists of four regiments and
one battalion of infantry, and two batteries
Of artillery, and numbers four thousand and
thirtv-two men. The second class consisting
of all persons subject TO military duty not in
cluded in the first class, is denominated the
enrolled militia The number of persons in
the State beloning TO this ei,ss is ninety-fve
thousand eight hundred and twelve.
OF her volunteers in tie field, Wisconsin
has reason TO be proud. She sent forth no
bile men and nobly have they done their duty
By deeds of valor they have Won the high
position they now occupy. Troops from
other Northern States are entitled to great
credit. We vet must claim for Wisconsin
soldiers the highest need of praise.
In response to the calls of the General
Government, Wisconsin had sent TO the field
on the first day of November last, exclusive
of three months men, thirty-four regiments
of infantry, three regiments and one company
of cavalry, twelve batteries of light artillery
three batteries of heavy artillery, and one
company of sharpshooters. Making an az.
gregate of forty-one thousand seven hundred
and Seventv-tye men. of this number six
teen thousand nine hundred and siNty-three
have been lost 10 the service by death, dis
charge and assertions, leaving in the service
on the first day of November last, twenty
four thousand eight hundred and twelve men.
The State can never fully repay our soldiers
for the sacrifice they have made and are now
making. Ii can, and should, do much to aid
them, however, 10y adding 10 their comforts
in the field and in hospitals, caring for their
families, and assisting them in procuring their
pay for services rendered the Government.
Much trouble delay and Inconvenience has
been experienced by those entitled to boun-
ties, back pay and pensions, in obtaining their
Just dues Whether the State cannot further
aid this class of persons IN establishing and
procuring payment of these claims, is sub
jeet well worthy your attention.
Many of our volunteers have been transfer
red to the Invalid Corps. The families of
these soldiers equally entitled to the aid
furnished by the State. with those who re-
main IN their regiments. Provision should
be made for their payment, upon proper re-
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
COMMERCIAL

Commerce is also among the objects of in
terest to which feel it my duty to call your
attention Upon it all our other industrial
interests largely depend for their prosperity.
Our towns and cities are fed by it, and there
are none within our borders so high or so low
as not to feel Its influence. And especially
would bring TO your notice at this time. the.
commerce of our lakes Our harbors need
improvement, our lake commerce and lake
cities need protection. 1t is true, these are
objects more Immediately under the care of
the General Government, but if in no other
way, may not this Legislature do much to
bring about the desired end, by memorializing
Congress and making proper representation
of our wants
FRAUDULENT VOTING.
Complaints are made in different parts of
the Estate of fraudulent voting; that men
who have long exercised light of the
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
INSANE HOSPITAL.

The Clerk read a communication from DIR
Clement, Superintendent of the Insane Hos
pital, inviting members to visit that Iustitu
ton
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
PETITIONS PRESENTED.

BY Mr.. SANBORN, of the Supervisors of
Black Earth to legalize special town meeting.
By Mr.. BINGHAM, memorial of j. VI. Cady
contesting the seat of VIM. Costigan, of
Waukesha. BY Mr. TURNER. petition of
VIM. Seifert for relief. b. Mr. MILLER, of
Mary \. Mitchell, widow of the late Col. y
NJ. Mitchell, of Milwaukee.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-01-20
ASSEMBLY.
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 1864.
MESSENGERS.

The Speaker announced the appointment
of messengers as follows Moses Flesh, Adam
Waltz, Patrick Mckenna, Robert Arris, VIM.
Sholes, NJ. ". Young, II. Beach, L. Webb and
Fred. Chynoweth.