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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

KENTUCKY SOUTHERN METHODIST CHURCH.
--The Kentucky Conference of the Southern
Methodist Church has adopted, by vote Of
thirty seven to twenty-five, the minority re-
port; expressing willingness to receive
through the General Conference only an
overture looking toward reunion with the
Church North Seventeen Of the Union
members resigned their ministerial functions,
and others resigned their seats in the Con-
yention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22
Miscellaneous.
ESTABLISHED 1885.
PIANOS, PIANOS, PIANOS I!

CHARLES M. STIEFT',
MANUFACTURES OF GRAND & SQUARE
WI PIANOS, Factory "a & Sc Camden Street,
near Howard, Ware Rooms No. 7, N. Liberty St.,
above Baltimore ST., Baltimore, Md. has constant
" on hand large assortment Of Pianos his own
make, with full iron frame and overstrung. Ev-
cry instrument warranted for five years. with the
privilege of exchange within II months if not en-
tirelv satisfactory to the purchaser. Second hand
Pianos at prices from $50 to $500 always ON hand.
makers. Parties wishing to purchase are respect
fully referred to Mr.. J. W. Abby, Pref. Al. Tur-
ner, and W. G. Graham, Of Va Institute for the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind. For prices and further
particulars apply to JOEL ErrSGER, ours sole Agent
for Staunton and vicinity.
Sept Is, 1865.-6m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22
QCE K Il w A II ID s!
HOUSE &c Lot
For sale in
WAY NESB RO', VA

THE subscriber offers for sale in the town of
| Wayncsboro, Va, HO!SE and LOT, sit,l-
atcd on back Street, containing five ROOMS with
Kitchen and Smoke House. The lot is in excel
lent condition and the House with some few re-
pairs, will pakc very pleasant and comfortable
residence for a moderate sized family
Those desiring to purchase will please apply
early Terms will he made very moderate
AUS. eff. JOHN ". REEDEIs,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22
ne The new bonnets which the MILNE

iry The new bonnets which the millners
have just displayed in New York, are thus
described "a few French bonnets are on
exhibition, but there is no great change from
last season, except they are made lower in
the neck, leaving less room for waterfalls,
which are waning. A very pretty bonnet is
trimmed with daisies, and humming is
placed among the down of ostrich feathers
Gilt ornaments are much used, some of the
designs representing coins, so that if lady
cannot have gold dollars in her purse, she
can ut leaa bear their scmbiancc about her"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

YT1o those of OH readers Especially dealers in
4 Liquors) who are in want.of really pure,
unadulterated Wines and Liquors, either For
eign or Domestic, We would call their atten-
ton to the card Of Messrs. G. FL. Myers &
Bro, No. ~ Exchange Place, Baltimore.
This is an old established House, and al
though deprived, by death, Of the services Of
the Senior partner G. III. Myers, (whose name
is familiar to numbers Of our citizens, many
of whom, under adverse circumstances, have
been the recipients Of his bounty, } the bust
ness is still continued by the Junior partner
Mr.. Joseph Myers, who is a fair type OF his
lamented brother, and who is always on hana
to attend to the wants of his customers.
To those in want of anything in their line
we say by all means give them call whel
next YOU visit Baltimore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

TTon. L. Ell. Chandler, T. S. District At
IL torney for Virginia, said in late speech
at Dinwiddie G. H., II rejoice to tell you,
my friends, that all confscation is at an end.
| have received orders to suspend all confs-
cation" This statement was received with
rapturous applause
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22
TO THE -F.1H.WERS
O II
AUGUSTA & ROCKINGHAM.

T AM an authorized by IIaxall Crenshaw i Co.,
i of Richmond to buy WHEAT for their mills
The farmers will find it to their interest to give
me call before they dispose Of their crops. l
am prepared to pay cash on delivery at Stanton.
will furnish the bags. Persons DESTROYS Of sei
ling will bring fair samples of their wheat
A. F. KINNEY.
M Rockingham Register and Staunton Spec
tator copy st and send bill to this office.
August 25-5t
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WE learn from our Richmond Exchange 5

WE learn from our Richmond Exchanges
w that meeting was held in that city
during this week, for the purpose of establish
ing a National Express Company, to be man
aged and controlled by disabled soldiers Of
the late hostile armies. The capital stock is
limited to 100000, of which $3.50. goo is
to be subscribed in the South and $3.50, 600
in the North. At two meetings held Ia Rlch-
nond $215, 900 were subscribed there r,
Gov. Pierpoint subscribed $4,000. Gen
Echols and Col. NJ G. Harman Of Stauntol
.lso take m active interest in its organization
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

MOTTO E.-Our books having been de-
IN stroyed by fire at Greenwood, during Gen
eral Sheridan's raid, we respectfully ask all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to us to come
forward and report the amount as near as they
can and close the same by Note. We may be
found at the store of Hoge, Mason Co.
TAYLOR g. HOGE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

E.-Persons in the Town aud
l Y County, who are required to have STATE
LICENSE are notified that | will be in Stanton
on the 23d and Goth days of this month to receive
their assessments.
JOHN TOWBERMAN, Coroner.
September 22---lt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-09-22

GLASS Of all sizes, and PUTTY
w for sale at
P.H. yROUT's Drug Store
stanton. Sept. %, 1865.-tf.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14

The surrender Of General Lee y.ftually ss,sb-
t.blishes the cose Of the four years war for the
American union. Whatever military force con-
tlnues IN arms fof the rebellion nrst either Weld
NJ once or accept the fate which the laws Of war
and Of civilsrion alike decree 70 those Who pro.
tract a hopeless struggle. shedding blood in mere
passion, without object or hope Of success
Tie military experiment has been tried I,
has been long. fearful. terrible in the trial and IL
has resulted IN demonstrating Ihe superior pow CT
Of The government Of The union over the strong.
ert rebellion ever organized IN any country 10 The
history OF human events. We speak the words
With federation. because there Is a great truth
for history contained in them Other attempts
have been made 20 overthrow government in en-
tire countries or IN parts OF nations but in no in
stance on record has there been such grand
force, such mighty armament, such an out
pouring OF blood aud treasure by toe enemies oil
established government IL was not strangs
that the people Of Europe shrank in awe and a.
constituent from the display made on she western
shores OF the Atantc--such a display as history
bad not described. aud as Imagination could hard
ly compass Millions OF mer array Cd suddenly
in the field the two sides Of a contest for anC
against law, armed with all the appliances OF mo
dern times. were spectacle TO which the eyes o
the world might well be directed with wonder anC
fear
The end has been reached, or is at hand. afte
four years, and the nation which has overcom'
such a rebellion. conquered such q resistance e
its laws. is entitled to receive. and will receive
the respect OF the civilized world.
Ii il great victory lts grandeur. however
will depend on the use that is made Of IL. The
people have shown their strength. il remains for
them TO show their wisdom. The voices which
come from all parts of the country; from parti
sans of sill political parties, are full OF gooS
| promise The doctrine OF moderation in the hou
Of triumph seems TO be iDculcated by the mos
Influential presses Of both great parties. and th'
hopes of wise men are made brighter by this fact
| The nation il about 20 pass into time OF warn
debate for it is impossible TO avoid the discussion
of those political questions which are now 10 tax
the place of the military questions already decd
ed. and opinions will differ. Nor will the differ
snces of opinion be party differences. The
questions arising will be new, and will operate &
break up existing party lines. 80 that. the va
being ended. men will find themselves leavin
the parties with which they have acted for fou
years past and taking their positions on the ne'
lines The present is therefore an imDOrtsu
crisis, aud very much of the future depends o
the first step to be taken by the president. A
eyes are turned toward him and all men ar
anxious for sisplay of wise craftsmanship look
ing TO the permanent peace of the America
union New York Journal OF Commerce
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
chinese Dinner.

traveller recently arrived from Pekin gives
the following description of Chinese dinner:
The first course consisted of kind of square
tower formed of slices of breast Of goose ard
of fish, which the Chinese call ''cow s-head, -
with large dish of hashed tripe and
hard eggs OF a dark color preserved 10 lime.
Next came grains of picked wheat and barley.
she'll fish unknown in Europe, enormous prawns,
preserved in ginger. and fruits All these are eat
en- with ivory chop sticks. which the guests bring
with them. On grand occasions the first dish Is
always birds nest soup. which consists of 4
thick gela,inous substance. Small cups are
placed round the tureen, each containing diff
ferent kind of sauce The second course was a
rsgout of sea snails. AT Macao these are white,
but at NiDgpo thew are green. viscous and slip
perry. by no means easy to pick up with small
sticks. Their taste resembles that Of the green
FAT OF turtle The snails were followed by dish
which is very costly as several heads are required
to make even q small dish. Next was dish of
shark fms, mixed with slices of pork, and a crab
salad; after these stew Of plums and other
fruit the acidiy of which is considered correct
i've for the viscous fat of the fish; then mush-
rooms. pulse and ducks tongues, which last are
considered the ne plus ultra of Chinese cookery
deer's ,endons--a royal dish which the emperor
himself sends as present TO bis favortes. aud
Venus ears-a kind OF uncOuth she'll fish; lastly
boiled rice served in small cups, with acanthua
seeds preserved in spirits. and other condiments
Last OF all tea was served
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14

Some years ago A held a bond sgaint fer
several hundred dollars, having some time TO
run. When the bond came due, A made dill
gent search for it among his papers, but 1t was
not TO be found Knowing to a certainty that
the bond had not been paid or otherwise legally
disposed of, \ concluded frankly 10 inform bis
nelghb0r Is. OF It's loss, and rely upon his sense
OF justice for its yment But TO his surprise,
when informed of its loss. B. denied ever having
given such bond md strongly ntimated a fraud
ulent design on HE part Ia asserting that such a
transaction had taken place between them
Being unable to prove his claim, A was com
PEELED To submit to the loss of the debt. and also
to the charge of dishonorable intentions in urg
ing the demand. Years passed away. and the
affair almost ceased to be thought of, when one
day. while A was bathing in Charles river, lie
was seized with the cramp, and came near drown
ing. After sinking and rising several times he
was seized by friend, and drawn to the shore
and carried home apparently lieless. But by
application of the usual remedies be WAS TestOr
ed: and as soon as he gained sufficient strength
he went TO the bookcase, took out book and
from between the leaves took out the Identical
bond which had been so long missing.
he then stated that while drowning aud sink
ing. be supposed, to rise no more. there sud
denly stood before him, as if il were in picture
every act of his life from his childhood 10 The
moment when he sank beneath the waters and
among other acts was that of placing that bond
in a book and laying il away in the book case
Armed with the long lost document found in this
marvellous manner. called upon Of whom
he recovered the debt with interest Similar IL
stances might be given.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
AErnnk Confe..ion.

A singulafly frank confession has recently
been made by The Mil-aukse Sentinel. the
newspaper organ Of the administration party IN
Wisconsin, in its discussion Of The question Of
peace We append IT,
- The assumption has been. from the start.
that the masses Of the people Of the south IL they
did not positively prefer the old union, at least
had no particular hostility to Ia. and did no, IN
cur Of choice. or willingly. the sacrifices they
were called on 10 make TO destroy II. and that
they were al any time willing 10 return 70 IT,
when possible, " reasonably certain that they
could do so without even greater sacrifices than
they were compelled TO make to keep out oil H.
This assumption, we doubt not, is correct.
There never was. and is not yet, any reason why
the people Of the south should be opposed 10 the
union There are men in the nation
and not without influence. under whose councils
the would continue until the crack of doom
until the north and south had both become
| barbarixed, and their respective sections howl
Ing wilderness.
IL Is said that there are three stations ia life
when persons tell The truth when they are chill
dren, when they are angry, and when they are IN
an Andy" condition. There is too much oil
terse common sense in the above extract to sup
pose il emanated from child. or one who was in
an ANDY" condition. We are therefore com
| PEELED to infer that the writer was angry; thai
the party engaged in the interests OF God ant
humanity" had temporarily Disguised him; tha
he was sick of its cant, tired Of its protestaton:
Of loyalty. and disposed for once to avenge hi
manhood, insulted by association with it, by tell
ing the truth concerning il This necessarily
involved conversion, for the instant, TO copper
headsm Chicago Times
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14

the men Who have taken part 10 The rebellion.
why no, include q mutual forgiveness for The
rsen ~ho at home have differed from us Why
90, Bow. upon the graves Of the men who have
fallen ashtirg agaiBs, the Gag. and upon the
graves Of those who have more nobly died de
tending that asg. the whole people bury forever
the bitter memorie- Of the past. end unite once
more a. one party TO uphold the republic and de
vote their best ef;ors % IS prosperity
The great obstacle 10 The way Of this i 1h'
thirst for Office Parties. 10 great extent, ns
longer represeu, au,agonism, in principle, bu
the more sordid race for Office IL is bow con
test between the ins and the outs. as TO which
should hold tie ofces in the gif, Of the people
The desire for Office j. sufficiently strong TO kee
parties alive. and the only remedy for that Is 10
the people TO break up each party oonhie' o
elec,irg good men to Office, aud by defeating tn
incompetent and dishonest
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
STATE ITEMS.

Arrangements have been made by the citi-
zens OF Logansport to give appropriate expression
to the general rejoicing over Lees surrender, on
the 10Th inst, in response TO the recomm endatiOn
Of the governor. The meeting called for the
purpose was managed exclusively by republican:
ard only republicans were placed upon the com
mittee of arrangements This proscriptive in
tolerance was promptly rebuked by the commit
tees adding TO it a number OF well known demo
Gratis
The Merchants National Bank Of Evans
vile has just been organized with a capital oil
$4,000 The stockholders are among the
most wealthy citizens OF that city. @. K. BEN
ent, Esq is president of the bank and Richard
Raleigh. Esq, vice president.
The Coal on INDICATIONS IN MARTIN
COUNTY We conversed this morning with d
gentleman of much experience in the petroleum
business, who has lately been through Martin
county and examined the oil indications there
which have lately excited so much interest He
found that upon Indian creek. Beaver creek and
Lost river the indications were of such positive
character as TO place beyond doubt the existence
of extensive oil deposits in those sections. Sc
far "a his experience goes be states that in no
section OF the country are the indications more
satisfactory or promising.
Near Trinity Spring. and at several points
near the line of the Ohio and Missippi railroad
he is satisfied that development will prove the
existence of oil il the most prolific quantities
Being disinterested his testimony is certainly
valuable, particularly when it is backed by \
thorough knowledge of. and practical acquain
lance with the oil indications and oil working
machinery N. a. Ledger
-THE CONTESTED ELECTION CAsR-The Put.
nam county contested election case came w
again on Saturday last, in the circuit court, the
contestants by their attorneys moving for a
change of venue on the ground OF prejudice in
the mind of his honor Judge Eckles 1t was
finally referred, by agreement of the parties. to
the decision of Judge Franklin, of the common
pleas court; and after lengthy argument of the
points at issue. Judge + decided that there was
no case pending. and accordingly dismissed the
proceedings The question involved the claims
of Henry E. Cowgirl. contestant for the Office OF
treasurer, and the decision applies to his case
only; but the other contestants lacking even his
ghost of a chance in proving fraud. il is thought
that they will profit By his tate, and quietly sub
nit to the verdict of the people and the courts -
Greencsstle Press.
We notice by our exchanges that the rejOic-
ings over the fall Of Richmond hsve been general
throughout the state. and of tue most enthusas-
tic character Ia Lafayette at least Fifteen hun
dred hats, old and new. were destroyed and the
whole city was "insugurated
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
fStChupO ud Items

The Richmond correspondent of The New
York World, writes as follows
There are some persons in the city who think
that Mrs General Lee il not go sick that she
could not have travelled bad il been her husbands
desire 20 DO so. Certsiny 40 one knew better
than he OF the necessity of precautions for the
future; aud | have it on excellent authority
that he wrote to her "not TO be alarmed. that he
would soon be with her." whether this means
through the force Of arms or negotiations, ear
not consider st all doubtful
Alexander stephens stripped his house two
months since and left for the far south
Governor Billy Smith is about the only prom
inent official who has been left in the dark. and
he had time to carry of or hide bis mos, vslu
able goods
NAV add that certain ill.nAtuled secessionists
are questioning the and the propriety of the
expected visit OF Mrs Lincoln. Mrs. GRAFT, aud
Mrs We.,zei. in Fastening 10 occupy the execu-
tive mansion, So something too petty for the rep
resentstives OF great nation suppressiDg an in
surrection. There is a grand rush of dignitaries
from the north, and conspicuous smoug them
sTe many ladies Our soldiers particularly sp.
preciste and delight in these junketing parties
who come IN At the heels OF great slaughter as
parties Of pleasure
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
An Era of Good Feeling

The Chicago Post in view Of the present hope
iul condition OF public Affairs aud the prospec, OF
a speedy restoration of pesee, inquiries;
why not now, when the whole people stand
unitedly offering their shanks to the Almighty
for the great deliverance lie has granted them
also unite in one grand sud universal oolitera
son of all past differences and as brethren Of one
family and one race unite also in the re estsb
il-hmert Of that era OF good feeling which for
so many YEAR blessed the lard With peace and
prosperity
ihe.~r has left u many most perpeIing
and yet vital subjects to be disposed OF during
the present generation. and The greate-t OF all
these IS the question OF 6nsnc. An .pormou.
debt has TO be paid Ia has to be ,,id b, tar
alton. and BY taxation upon peopl. who b.,.
already borne the gigantic drain. made b, IN,
var upon their labor. their Industry ard ,A.;r
social life. IL will require The highes. .e,s ~
craftsmanship sustained By thssmosi united effer..
Of the people TO bring oil this matter to sue.
cesfaf close
The time IL al aGspieious one for the estsb
lishnsns Of nationai..good feeling and union IL
the amnesty and pardon that will be extended "a
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14
Hunar.a snrrel well.


We bear Of monsirous sviDdle perpetrsted
hear franklin. short time ago. involving the
sum of $4,000. The circumstances attending
The transaction are related as follows:
Two men who had been sinking well near
Franklin. went into the boroughs sod after Sc
lectng their ''onstomers, stated that that they
bad struck oil. and that the well was punpibg
one hundted barrels per day, They desired TO
sell ous The whole thing, and wanted 1000
started to look at the well, and.
on arriving there, found every thing a. represen-
ted-the machinery in perfect operation. and the
well pumping into huge tank very good
quality OF oil, at fully the rate indicated. The
visitors agreed 10 invest, but asked for few
hours for elaboration. They accordingly re
turnedtO franklin, and consulted some OF the
best "oil men, 20 ascertain the value Of such
a "suppossble' investment, and were assured
tha, II would be worth s2O0, 900 at least.
This settled the question. and the buyers hur-
RED back TO the well-owners, closed the bargain,
plsnked the cash. and prepared to make their
fortunes without delay. The next day il was
found that the old employees OF the company had
leit. but others were promptly installed and the
pumping resumed. Judge the astonishment of
the purchasers upon discovering that, notwlth
standing the continual pumping and flow OF oil.
Il did not rise the tank In other words.
there were Surface indications" OF big leak
age The pump was stopped and excavation
commenced at the side Of the tank.
| few feet below a smaller tank was found
communicating with the upper by small tube
through which the oil VAS conducted From the
lower tank another tube descended disgonslly
to the well, about eighteen feet below the
face. and at still lower depth the well was
plugged This devise for securing an ineIhaust
IDLE we'll could not well be improved. You
pumped, and there was your oil, and you kept on
| pumping, and 10 more tanks were required
! But the victims "couldn't see 1t" They went
back TO Franklin in search of the sharpers, but
the latter ere non sst.-Titusville Reporter.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-04-14

How 1T LOOKS TO Canadians The Toronto
Globe SAYS: The fall OF Richmond decides the
fate OF the southern rebellion. 1t il no, to be a
glorious revolution, but bloody insurrecton-
successful at FIRST. but destined to fail because
based upon inadequate motives. and undertaken
with inadequate means. Neither to save slavery
nor TO free itself from the control of tie popular
majority was the south justified in raising z
bloody rebellion. and il has met the legitimate
fate of those who draw the sword without cause
It has perished by the sword. There may oe
some people who will sill believe that the re
beiOn is not dead. and that 10 woods and swanps
and mountains Davis and Lee will We. be heard
and feli Bu, they will DE few. Discomfort Will
prevail in the south. suppressed murmGrs will be
heard aud threats of instruction should favor
able opportunity occur. But guerrilla warfare
against srmies OF half million, aided by a
large section Of the native population is impOssi-