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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

Ess A celebrated pork contractor for the
federal army presented himself short time
pack at a sculptors ateler in Rome, and sta
Fd his intention Of sending durable memen-
p OF himself to adorn his native place in Amer
Fa. With an amiable candor he explained
p the artist that he had begun life as poor
10y selling matches, and by lucky specula-
ions had gained his present gigantic great
less. Now" he continued, ''Pvc seen a
huniment in this city as suits my views to "a
|lcety a kinder column with little Gggers
|unnln' up all around it, and chap at the
Pp 'sIrajan's column" suggests the ar
Fst: "P'raps it may be; an | wish you to
|culp me jest SIGH another, workin' out the
whole o my biograf, beginning at the bot
om with boy sellin' matches, and then
Feep on winding it up till it ends with me in
IN easy attitood at the top n'-Pa1s letter to
he London telegraph. 4.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

A NEGRos HEAD VS.. GRANITE. The
thickness of the skull of the African is well
known, but we doubt whether it was ever
thought strong enough to combat successful
ly with block Of granite. This latter quail
ity Of the negroes Uranium has however been
established most conclusively Yesterday
afternoon, a little negro fell. from the porch
at the residence of Mr.. John B. Gaddess, to
the yard below, distance Of about fifteen
feet, and striking his head against the gran
lite tagging, broke the latter in several pieces.
while The negro escapedywithout even abruise.
Mr.. g. was attracted by the conclusion, and
fastened to the relief Of the little ebo, sup
posing him to be seriously injured but before
he could reach him, young Africa was on
his feet laughing mmoderatcly at the, great
feat he had accomplished, and declaring that
the stones must keep out of his way if they
did not wish to be broken. lie may con-
graduate himself that he did not strike on his
heels--the most vulnerable part Of a negro
for in that event he certainly would have
shutf1cd Oft this mortal coil Rich Repub-
he
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
Negroes Rights Trial by Jury.

A decision was rendered in the County
Court in session at Alexandria, Va, on Fri
day which involves an entire change in the
judicial proceedings in Virginia in the trial
of negroes for offences that are not punisha-
BILE with death Since 1882 free negroes and
slaves have been alike tried by Courts Of
Oyer and Terminer, and on Thursday a ne
gro named Waters was convicted Of stealing
81, 160, and sentenced to two years impris-
onment in the penitentiary. On Friday,
.unds,a.a- aaact;au of the prisoners counsel to
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
The President and the mississippi Militia.

The President and the mississippi Militia.
The National Intc1igcuce9, Of Monday
says:
\ patriot may well exclaim, after reading
President Johnson's letter to Governor Shar-
key, Of Mississippi, which we published Sat
urday, 'tWell done, good and faithful SER
vant.." In that letter the President discloses
how far he is above the influence of every
party temptation, and how near he goes to
the sacred fountains whence our revolutona-
ry fathers drew theirs to gather his inspira-
ton in a solemn hour like this Honor and
thanks to the President! It's enrolling and
streng thening to feel, in these times of fac
ton, temptation and corruption, that the
helm Of State is in the hands not of any whip
ster or whipper-in Of party, but Of patriot,
Of an American citizen, who recurs, i'll every
+ rift Of the storm, to Washington as his guide,
philosopher and friend Of a man who adj
vances to the full front, even as asacred ban
ner, the first principles Of the American Gov
eminent as wiser, better and safer than all
others; Of one who would save the national
credit, as well as the national honor-which
lies not III arms, but in our civil polity-and
who looks forward to the hour of Southern
regeneration with the steady faith Of Chris
tan, a philanthropist and a statesman The
President calls on the 'speople" to come for
ward he invites their confidence on N,e7u-
as in the holy days Of the American Revolu-
tion-he would repose the trust Of their in
situations, which are yet, as we devoutly pray
Heaven, to bless the whole family of man. =
Instead Of whitening distrust, the President
breaches confidence and generosity; instead
of q dictator talking to subdued and PROSTATE
provinces in the inpcrious words of satrap,
he affectionately recognizes the States, and
calls on them to exert all the military power
for their protection, so long as protection of
such sort may be imperative; and yet, in
doing this patriotic act, he wisely adheres to
every safeguard required by the, as yet, I'M
subdued elements Of civil coHnmotion. Woe
to the South if she shall p:oye untrue to such
guardian and friend The President stands
on rock that the winds and waves Of North
ern faction cannot shake; but if his founda-
ton shall be undermined or violently thrown
down by those for whose support it is design
ed, than indeed viii ''chaos come again.
1t Is for the whole South now to spring
forward with new courage, purpose and hope.
Their destiny is in their own hands. The
golden moment for them is nor. VIII they
hesitate? On the contrary, will not all the
sentiment all the vaor, al the love of coun-
try IN that perilled section fly with the swift
ness of thought itself to the rock Of strength
and refuge to which the Chief Magistrate so
detcrmincdly p@nts
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
P 0 E r Y
From the Home Journal
TILE TOAST.

TILE TOAST.
1t was a gay and festive scene,
And sentiment and song,
With all the wild hilarity
Which to such scenes belong,
Rung through the lordly, sculptur d halls;
And many stately knight
Looked down from gilded, pictured walls,
All clad in armor bright.
And, when the trimming cup was quaffed
To loneliness divine,
Each gallant heart some fair one pledged
High in the sparkling wine.
All stately, mid the jest and mirth-
The bursts of revelry-
There stood fair and high-born youth,
The flower of chivalry.
His soul was dwelling with the past;
His memories We're stirred
By oveliest visions. On his lips
lowered one sacred word
Aloof he stood-in rcverie--
With graceful, absent air;
Till, by his comrades, reused to name
And pledge his 'ladye-faire"
He started-rased his goblet high
II drink to one," said he,
"Whose name is craven on my heart
In fondest memory;
"Whose love, more constant, tenderer,
And longer here hath dwet
Than the deep passions pledged Tonight
More fixed, more keenly felt"
II would not name, in careless mood,
A love so holy, true;
But give to her the reverence
And honor that is duc!'
Up rose each guest-''The name, we crave,
Of one you place SO high!
Each trembling hand whies sought his blad
And flashed each angry eye.
is there a love- while time shall last,
More holy than another 2"
He paused--in rev renee bowed his head
II pledge to Mee-my llother ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

SoUTHsEDE RA1LRoAD.-The High Bridge,
on this road, has been completed, and there
is now no interruption on the route between
Petersburg and Robinson's Mill, six miles
below Lynchburg. It is expected that the
bridges between here and Robinsons Mill
will be finished in two weeks, when the cars
will come through to this city without any
detention. -Lyach, Republican.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
.pty- From Eoynt the Gazette f1u Md; al,

1s FromEgypt the Gazette du 1uidi gives
details Of the ravages caused by the cholera,
which has now almost ceased In one vii
lage ia the Delta celebrated for the cultiva-
ton of watermelons, the whole Of the inhab-
itants died Being unable to sell their fruit,
they ate it themselves, and died to the last
man. 1t was necessary to employ forced Ia
Dor to bury the last. In all it is said that
1000 victims Of the contagion and bad liv-
i.5 were buried in Egypt within six weeks.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

VIRGINIA MINERALs.-Dr. Grant, thu
|Ptate Geologist, who has been exploring
large portion Of the State, with view to q
development Of her immense. mineral resource
Fs, IS now contemplating trip to the gypsum
beds southwest of Lynchburg, with references
to obtaining information as to the practical
blllty Of supplying Virginia, from its own re
sources with this valuable manure. Every
one who has taken pains to inform himself il
already aware that, IN mineral wealth, Vir-
gglnla will bear favorable comparison with
any other portion Of the world. It will prob
ably be amongst the earliest and most impor-
tant sources Of our future wealth. Lynch.
Republican.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

.G Ex-Governor VIM. Smith of V;rg;n,
IA, has been permitted to visit Washington,
and is expected in that city in a few DAYS,
His parole confined him to the county Of
Fauquier, va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
ADVERTISING RATES.

FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS.
Advertisements will be inserted at the rate OF
One Dollar per square of Ten Lines, orless for
cry insertion Unless the number of insertions be
marked upon the manuscript it will be published
until forbid and charged accordingly.
Obituaries, Announcements of Candidates for
Office Communications calling upon, advocating
or opposing Candidates, andall Communications
or Notices Of personal or private character, or
intended calculated to promote any private en-
tsrprise or interest," will be charged for as adTer-
dsenentS.
asas~ Special Notices 20 cents per line for every
insertion.
azz5~ Marriage and Obituary Notices, not ex-
ceeding five lines, One Dollar each, the money to
accompany the notices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

WHAT IS AN INCH OF RAIN ?-The last
Fekly return of the British Registrar Gen.
F1 gives the following interesting informa-
Pn in respect to rainfall:
Grain fell in London to the amount of
43 inches, which is equivalent to 43 tons
rain per acre The rainfall during the
lst week varied from 80 tons per acre in
dinburg to $50 tons per acre in Glasgow
a English acre consists Of 6,372, $40
luare inches, and an inch deep ofrain on an
re yields 6,272, $40 cubic inches Of water,
hich at 297 ga cubic inches to the gallon
axes 226, 225 gallons, and as a gallon Of
stilled water weighs ten pounds, the rain
Il on an acre is 226, 225 per pound, avor-,
lpois; but 2, $40 pounds are ton, and
nsequently an inch deep of rain weighs
u, 6O3 pounds, or nearly 4O1 tons per acre.
or every one hundredth of an inch ton Of
alter falls per acre"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
UEssl,RIPTION RATES.
ADVANCE PAYMENTS.
POSTPONED PAYMENTS.

fragments be delayed for three months an adj
dtion to the above, of l2 per cent. will be charged
If for months, 25per cent. and if for II months,
30 per cent.
49, The rates in currency viii be changed from
time to time the price Of specie may riseor fall.
IaJ~ Subscriptions viii not be discontinued, eX-
eept at the option Of the Editor, till all arrearages
are paid
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

GENERAL BEAuKEeARD TAXES THE QArs
or ALLEeIASoE. --New Orleans Sept. II.
1863 General Beauregard yesterday took
the oath Of allegiance. aud viii 1usl.s .copl,.
cation for 4 pardon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

BEEcHER ON WARM SUBJECT.
Henry Ward Beecher is making considerable
stir by recent essay entitled Remarks on
Hell" According to Baecher the internal
abode is not a final state, buta sort ofpurga-
tory, where the sins are burned out and the
virtues are left fitted for blessed future con-
dition. He says he feels, when looking up
on society, and then thinking of the orthodox
idea Of hell, as he 'sshould if he looked into
a crater" There are great many old sin
ners, who left in the same way, who will
probably not perspire so terribly under Mr..
Beecher's comfortable assurance that hell is
but temporary and intermediate state
Philadelphia Ledger.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

NEGRO SUFFRAGE. The .'locaP' Of the
Logan GaseAe occasionally gets off some good
things. The following is one of his latest
.'Chalk and ivory Heels and shns, a..re7
Sambo's glory now begins e b r.,irr
GO way white man You don't know
How to vote right-dat is So
law, yaw, yaw !-Yaw, yaw, yaw!
Dc happiest dayI cher saw 1
Wars dc tickets ?-Fetch EN- straightr p" p
FL | votes early-I votes late ~. 5u
81 votes often-I votes right v,e-Fas ri
S no ignoramus white
Man and brudder-equal born s''
DE Makers image Tin horn y f-2~
De glory Oh de rising day; t.rssac aia.8
De cullud cuss from Africa f.-. t,..
0h, kinkey, minkey, stinky, oh | ,..it-....s
II dis amt glory, tell me so p
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29
NO 80.
TO Farmers Who Think.

The farmers home is to great extent a
community within itself, and it's inmates must
seek their information for themselves, hence
the farmers family is bound to read because
it has not the opportunity ofthe city, or town,
where the lecture room, the court, the walk
ing takers, the numerous churches, the rapid
movements Of trade, etc., supply to some ex-
tent, the place of reading.
The farmer himself is bound to read, bel
cause his interests are involved with the in
terest Of the State and county which are con-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

|ftly DONG something which affects nun
his children, and it is the newspaper
political newspaper-which informs him.
E will read, of the changes of the laws of
State and county, as well as the time when
officers and courts act upon these laws
S is information which he must have, his
welfare compels him to have it, and if he
not take the paper containing this infor-
ion, he must borrow from his neighbor,
Else ride to the county seat and ask for the
rs. Whereas, when he takes paper, he
the information in print, together with
&c amount Of other interesting matter
journey to the county seat, if he wants
information, must cost him his time and
less than half dollar, while his paper at
90 per year, will cost him less than FIVE
is per week-less than his tobacco, less
n his cigars, less than anything he buys or
buy. Yet we have men scolding about
price Of a newspaper.
|Now, we would like to ask any man, es-
fially farmer, how he can get the same
pount Of information which he needs, and
( same amount Of amusement for his chill
|en, for ,tire cents per week, that be gets in
+ own political county newspaper. It can't
done. 1t is the best and cheapest friend
at enters the farmers door. Will not those
liners who know this to be fact, endeavor
impress this upon their neighbors, who do
It consider the matter ?-E1change..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-29

about my person. [ had somehow got boss
whip on my way home. Rememberin' some
cranky observashuns Of Mrs. Wards in the
mornin snapt the whip putty lively, and
in a loud voice said Betsy you need re-
organizin'. [ have come, Betsy" | contin-
ued, crackin' the whip over the bed, Il have
come to reorganlze youf!' .r.
That mite I dreamed that somebody had
laid a hosswhip over me sev'rill times, and
when | woke up found she had | hahn
drunk much Of anything since, and if | ever
have any rcorganizin' job on hand I'll let
it out"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02
GRISwOLD A. A HASuE ESH
EATER.

Griswald, the Fat Contributor" re-
lates in one of his letters his experience
as a hasheesh eater. Those who have
read Bayard Taylor or Fitzbugh Ludlow
on the subject, will read it with infinite
satisfaction. 1t is as follows:
All at once the scene changed. From
the fierccst torments and most horrible
agon:es was suddenly plunged into seas
Of bliss. found myself floating in an
ocean of brown gravy which was dotted
with islands composed Of bone turkey
and diamond beef. French rolls Aoated
along in the gravy, warm from the oven,
aud dashed heller SHELTER down my throat
the only natural species Of bread and sop
that ever heard Of. Po.ridges on toast,
with quail in the same delightful spread.
eagle condition, danced along on the rip.
ping gravy like nautuluses on a spree,
sails made Of the thinnest and most de.
ishtful seasoned omelettes hot and boil
ing. Potatoes bobbed along in pyramids,
while turkey wings moved on savory pin.
ions to my capacious mouth. l climbed
gleefully the island Of boned turkey, and
then trod with light heart through coli
onades Of Bologna sausage and along lanes
of porter house steak. Fountains adorn.
ed the partelres from which squirted cabi
net pudding (both kinds of sauce) and
Alsops pale ale. Conservutories, the
roofs Of which were composed Of Welsh
rabbits, were filled with the rarest pud>
dings while the lawns absolutely crawle1
with lobster who were busy chopping
each other into salad Fried oysters hung
in clusters from every Dough, rivulets OF
turtle soup ran in every direction irrgating
the foundation of boned turkey under
meath. rioted in fields of grass, every
blade Of which bore dozen schrimps,
and 10 bowers where every tw < was lad
ell with ham sandw iches, mustard flowing
naturally from every shrub. rolled Owe
and over in oyster beds, all fat and luc'ous
each one Of which held up its head and
begged the privilege of being swallowed.
| threw hanlspings in meadows Of mush-
rooms, with stuffed hare running about,
ready Drowned, with lemons stuffed in
their mouths, entrcating the pleasure of
my teeth in their toolhsome carcases.-
The trees bore eggs on toast, and tho
heavens rained pop corn and baked pea
nuts.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

- Green Prescott of Black Hawk Co.,
had 5000 in his pocket when he lay down
in a hsylott TO sleep off the effects OF liquid
strychnine. When he awoke, he found to
his dismay that had been robbed.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02
Gall, Call, Call,

~We can affordto, and ~illsellal
our goods at prices which in these me s
will make it an object both in purse and
happines for the Rich ama Peer, The Ecc
nomist and the Improvident, the Epicure
andlhe Frugalto purchase cJus.
No. Cash forthe seller n d atistacti, n
to the purchascr,is the business motto Of
Mostly Il. d. BOOZE 4 co.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

The Fort Dodge North West say An.
drew Kelley Of that place was accidentally
shot on Sunday last by James Sherman,
while hunting chickens. Three shots
took effect in Reiley's neck, one in bis
eye, and one passed through his nose
His wounds were not, however, consider.
ed dangerous, aud hopes were entertained
that he would not even lose the sight Of
his eye.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

We learn from the Clinton Herald
that according to the latest advices re.
ceived at the Adju,ant Generals Office,
the Cavalry Regiments from Iowa were
stationed as followp: First Regiment, at
Atlanta; Second, at PASSPORT, Mississppi;
Third, at Atlanta; Fourth, at Atlanta ;
Fifth, at Edgcfeld, Tenn; Sixth, at Fort
Randall and Montana; Seventh, at Fort
Kearney and Cottonwood Springs Eighth,
at Macon, Ca; Ninth, at Brownsville,
Arkansas.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

"And so Squire you don't take & county
paper?' "No, Ma or, get the city paper
on much better terms; | get couple Of
them.
But Squire, the county papers often
prove great convenience to us "Whv,
l DON know any convenience they are to
me-
The farm you sold last fall was adver-
Used in one of them. and thereby you OBJ.
tanned a customer. Did you no,?' Every
true, Major but paid three dollars for it.
And you made more than three hun
6red by it. Now. if your neighbors had
rot maintained the press and kept it up
and ready for your use, you would have
| been without the means to advertise your
property
"AnI your brothers death with long
obituary notice. And the destruction of
our neighbor Sigg's house by fire You
| know these things are exaggerated till the
authentic account of the newspaper sets
them right 80, true, but
"ALd when your cousin Splash was up
to the Legislature, you appeared much
gratifed at his defense which cost him
no'hing'
"les, yes, but these things are news to
the reader They cause the people to take
the papers.
No, Squire Grudge, if all were like
| you. Now, tell you, the day will surely
come when somebody will write long
eu!ogy on your life and character, nd the
printer will pu, it in type with heavy
black cut over it, and with all your riches
this will be done for your grave as = pau
per. Your wealth, literally, aud all such
things will be spoken Of, but the printers
! boy AS be spells the words in arranging
| the type Of these sayings, will remark OF
you-"Poor mean devil, he is even spon
ging his obituary!' Good morning squire.
- The Davenport Gazette very pertin
emily says: BY our exchanges numerous
cases of hydrophoba are reported in dilf.
ereut parts of the country, and as the hot
dry season of the year approaches the cas-
ual,ies may be expected to increase, yet
worthless ours are still permitted to roam
at will unclaimed, unmuzz'ed and unmo
lest ed, to destroy human life by tie most
revolving cruel'es. to kill sheep and gen.
orally to be public nuisance and a curse.
If there is no other way to rid the commu'
nifty of these mougrel ours small bits Of
meat with nicotine applications, laid
"around loose may serve very good
purpose. Men who can't support their
families, will yet have kennels filled with
the meanest and most degenerate ours to
be found among the whole mixed race
We consider that just cause of war al.
ready exists IN this city, and are anxious
to see Long John sent upon raid.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02


-Arr"r-
~.... o..e..: c
Provision Dstablishmenf
~ CAAn = ChCh,
xux,,s.
w French Gcrmanand Native Wines lager
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
Can and Dried Fruits,
Cigars and Tobacco,
Cheese, Bologna Sausage,
Crackers-all kinds,
'e'''S oe"'sn'ns 'oods,
ha's ana caps,
m.
Kicking, Drilling,
nnLPOWDER AND SHOT
Cohee-a'I kinds
Soap-all kinds.
oa"a'es-s'ar'
Sugars, Assorted Nuts,
Cotton Katrina
.o,avsrv,,,,r o,.s,.,.uv .s,,,r .sr.,,,.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

A large lot Of Corn. Wheat, Oats and
Pork Wanted, for which the best rates
will be paid. Also, Dry and Gren Hides,
Furs. and ell kinds Of Produce taken in
exchange for goods.
may3O 62. F. BUCHRUCkER.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

Ms We will pay the highest market prieefor all
kinds Of Produce.
M. All kinds of FURS and HIDES will brin
he Cash at our Store,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

ny This being one Of the oldest estab.
lishments on the Upper Missouri, it pos
sesses superior facilities for the accommo'
dation Of buyers. The goods are all new
and fresh, and purchasers can rest assur'
ed that in buying at Cur establishment
they will get good articles At the lowest
prices.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

rs hereby given that the sou. Cit Hay Scale sit.
l uated ON the Levee. il in good Weighing orde ?
gain. Keys NJ the brick store. MARI
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-09-02

The attention Of Country Merchants 10
solicited to our Jobbing Department.