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Abolition of the Southern States Govern
mHnts


We commend the following articles from
the Richmond Enquirer, to the perusal Of
our readers
Mr. Sumner has given notice of bill
abolishing all State Governments South;
and the telegraph tells us that the bill will
no doubt pass. Others, Of the same school
of politics, have avowed similar policy It
may perhaps be well for the men at the
North, on whose support these revolution
lists are reckoning to be reminded Of some of
the consequences Of the proposed proceed
ings. W
The State Of Virginia owes debt, which,
according to the Governors message, will
amount on the first of January next, to
S43, 383, $40 81. This debt was created by
the State Government Abolish the State
Government, and where is the debt? Who
is to pay it? Who is to recognize it? Abol-
ish the organization and agency which crea-
ted the Indebtedness, and whose duty would
it have been to provide for its payment-an and
what becomes Of the creditor? To wipe out
the State is to destroy the debt. This was
so of the Confederacy. When the Confed
crate authority was overthrown and cancell-
ed, the Confederate debt fell, for there was
none to payit
Of the debt due by Virginia, we presume
at least one half is held outside our bounds.
Eleven millions of the coupon bonds are
payable in New York and two millions in
London. A large portion of the registered
debt is also held by outsiders. Are the hold
ers of these credits prepared to sacrifice their
property on the altar of passion and violence?
Are the people of the North willing to des-
troy more than twenty millions Of their own
property, for the luxury Of perpetrating a
diabolical outrage on the people of Virginia?
What is true Of Virginia is true Of the
States South of u.s. All have outstanding
bonds, and Northern men are the principal
holders. Instead of promoting our prosper
ity, that we may be able to redeem these OBJ
legations, we have been embarrassed and
hindered at every step; and now it is pro-
posed to wipe the debtor out Of existence !
Richmond Enquirer.
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Mr.. DAVIS BIBLE. Everything connected
with the truly noble man who presided over
the late Confederacy says the Tuscaloosa
Observer, and who now suffers in silent
grandeur, must ever be interesting to the
people Of our sunny land. A friend has re-
lated to the editor the following little story,
which he gives from memory:
During the prosperous days of the Con-
federacy, a lady Of Mississippi, well known
for her piety, her talents, and her devotion
to the South, presented to Mr.. Davis, beau
tiful Bible, having on the back in golden let
tiers, the words =" 70 the First President of
the Confederate States" Upon one of the
blank leaves she penned the following lines,
which, if they did not contain prophecy, are,
in our Judgment, full of the beauty Of poe
try:
I" This is the Rock of Faith and Love,
Q, Chieftain on it take thy stand;
And He who rules the Powers above,
VIII lead to the Promised Land;
The Red Sea waves that round thee roar,
On either hand shall shrink away;
! And thou shall pass in safety Ger,
Like Moses through the dread array
Another Miriam then shall sing
The triumphs Of our chosen race;
And honored more than bard or king,
In fame thoult take deathless place!'
As this beautiful Bible was probably de-
stroyed or lost at Richmond, we are glad to
be able to put an account of it in print.
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IMPORTANT TO DIsTILLERs. -Philaezel-
phla, December 1.-THE collector of inter-
nal revenue for the first district of this city
addressed the following question to Commits
sioner Rollins, which is of interest:
"a distiller of this district desires to with
draw from bond a lot of spirits below proof,
but held that he was liable to pay tax of
two dollars per gallon on same, inasmuch as
it had not reached the strength Of proof"
The Commissioner replies:
81 would state that in the case which you
mention the course taken by you in requiring
tax of 81 per gallon upon the spirits was
correct. According to the plain language Of
the 32d section Of the act Of July 80, 1866,
all spirits below first proof are taxed the
same as first proof, and for all above first
proof the tax increases in the same proper
ton as the strength" Over 400 barrels Of
whisky, in the possession Of large commits
sion house in this city, was seized yesterday
in the first collection district, charged as
having been illicitly distilled It was taken
at the store Of the parties who claim that il
came from Baltimore, and that they pur.
chased in good faith.
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Treason Trials-Eff0rt to Change the Law
JEFF. Davis not TraitOr-Mr. Stevens
Views, &C.

Washington, Dec 1.-THE House was
interested to-day in brief discussion on an
anomalous proposition Of Mr.. Lawrence, of
Ohio, to repeal the statute of limitations in
trials for treason, and providing that any
man guilty Of treason may be tried anywhere
and at any time. Mr.. Lawrence gave as a
reason for the passage Of this bill that unless
it should be enacted we cannot hang Jetfer-
son Davis. Several members took legal ex-
ception to Mr.. Lawrence's position, but Mr..
Stevens went still farther. He said he
would rather see every traitor in the country
escape than see one of them hung by law
passed after his offense and for the purpose of
hanging him. Mr.. Stevens denounced such
legislation as utterly unjustifable and dis
cretitable. He did not believe Mr.. Davis
could be tried for treason, nor that ne had
been guilty of treason. His ofense was that
of belligerent not of traitor He (Mr.
Stevens) had not opposed the efforts made to
bring Mr.. Davis to trial, but he had not IA
vored them. But he was utterly opposed to
any legislation of the kind proposed, which
would make the mode, time OF place Of trial
different from what they were when the Of
tense was committed Mr.. Stevens's re-
marks were listened to with profound atten-
ton. The bill went over.
There is something unusually refreshing
aud hopeful in portions Of the legal argument
Of Mr.. Stevens It gives assurance that
some of the monstrous propositions and legal
anomalies embraced in certain bills before
the Congress, and threatened to be brought
before the body, will not receive the unani-
mons support Of the radical party after all.
Retroactive or ex post facto law has thus far
in this session of Congress seemed to be in
general favor, and only yesterday very
good lawyer, Mr.. Bingham, of Ohio, per-
mitted his party zeal to run away with his
legal knowledge and judgment so far as to
introduce a bill to make valid and legal the
acts Of military commissions. which have al
ready been declared by United States courts
invalid and illegal, SO far as they have as
sumed jurisdiction Of civilians for civil Of
fences, and for acts done after the close Of
the war. e
We have been looking anxiously for some
courageous lawyer of the radical party to
stand up in vindication of the law, and re-
mind other lawyers, as well as other intelli-
gent members of Congress, that a party
guilty of an offence must be tried strictly in
pursuance of the law as it existed at the
time the offence was committed Mr. Ste
vens to-day gave the members this remind
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ARREST OF PROMINENT CITIZENS FOR VIC
LAT1oN OF THE Civil Rights B1LL.-,Saoara-
nah, Ga December 10-Aaron D. Nun
nally, Thomas Nail, Littleton D. Bladworth,
Charles Wright, Charles G. Starke and Will
liam S. Browne, were arrested yesterday at
Griffin, Ca, by the United States deputy
marshal, for violation Of the Civil Rights bill.
They ordered a Union man to leave town in
twenty four hours, or they would hang him.
All except Browne, who is penitentiary bred
are highly respectable and influential citizens
Of Georgia. Nunnally is a lawyer Of high
standing. They were brought to Savannah
this morning, and ordered to Fort Pulaski te
wait their trial before Commissioner Stone
The town Of Griffin has been garrisoned by
a company Of United States troops. The
arrest was made without difficulty.
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Poetry.
COMING HOME.

o, brother and sister, growing old
Do you all remember yet
That home in the shade Of the rustling trees.
Where once our household met?
Do you know how we use to come from schoo
Through the summers pleasant heat;
With the yellow fenners golden dust
On our tired little feet?
And how sometimes in an idle mood
We loitered by the way;
And stoppedin the woods to gather flowers,
And in the fields to play?
Till warned by the deepening shadows fall,
That told Of the coming night,
We climbed to the top of the last, long hill
And saw our home in sight!
And brothers and sisters, older now
Than she whose life is er,
Do you think Of the mothers loving face,
That looked from the open door?
Alas for the changing things of time; e
That home in the dust is low;
And that loving smile is hid from US,
In the darkness, long ago
And we have come to life's last hill,
From which our weary eyes
Can almost look on that home that shines
Eternal in the skies
So, brothers and sisters, as we go,
Still let us move as one,
Always together keeping step,
Till the march of life is done.
For that mother, who waited for us here,
Wearing smile so sweet,
Now waits on the hill Of Paradise
For her children's coming feet
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ADVERTISING RATES.
FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS.
Will Flour be Lower.

The notion prevalent in certain quarters
that the price Of -four and grain is to become
very high during the winter is not borne out
by the statements of the quantity of grain in
the country. On the contrary, there appears
to be every reason for lower prices than those
which now obtain, both as regards the present
and the future. A letter from our Chicago
correspondent contains some very interesting
statistics bearing upon the subject, q portion
of which we produce in this connection. The
following table shows the quantity of grain
received at Chicago from thcfrst Of Janua-
ry to the first of December, as compared with
that received during the corresponding
months last wear:
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INTERESTING FROM MExIco-THE FRENCH

INTERESTING FROM MEx1oo-THE FRENCH
AS Mad AS HORNETS, = Washington, Decena-
Der IA dispatch was received by General
Grant to-day from General Sheridan, dated
at New Orleans yesterday. General Sheri-
dan says: Photographed you last evening of
the good condition Of affairs on the Rio
Grande. The act of General Sedgwick gave
rise to no complications In fact, General
Escobedo called on me to ask me not to hold
him responsible for it. The Canales faction
having been submerged. l was enabled to
release General Ortego upon Escobedo prom
Using that he would look out for him. There
is not a city or State in Mexico which takes
issue against Juarez's government. On my
return I met General Sherman at Brazos
Santiago He had just come from Vera Cruz
and was en- route, with Mr.. Campbell, for
Matamoras.
Neu Orleans, December 12,-The New
Orleans Picayuaes correspondent at Vera
Cruz writes on the I'd Instant: '"The clergy
of Mexico have placed at Maximilian's dis
posal $25, 900, 600 for immediate use, and
promise similar sum annually to enable him
to keep up an army The merchants Of Mex
leo pledge themselves at the same time to
'give him $1O,000,OOO annually, and on
these terms he has decided on retaining his
crown, and shedding the last drop of his
blood in the defence of the nation"
The arrival of the Susquehanna, with
Minister Campbell and General Sherman has
done nothing towards strengthening the good
feeling of the French for the United States
The French officials at Vera Cruz are very
angry because the French flag was not salu-
ted.
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THE NEGROES OF BosroN SUPPORTING THE
DEMOCRATIC T1cKEr.-A dispatch from Bos-
ton dated the 18th says: 1t was interesting
and amusing yesterday to see the negroes of
the Third and Sixth wards laboring for the
success Of the Democratic ticket The Re-
publican leaders promised them (the negroes)
representation in the City Council, but they
were rejected at the nominating caucuses,
and hence the wrath Of the colored men and
their attempted retaliation at the polls. The
detection Of the colored people, there is little
question, reduced the Republican vote mate
rally, and the end is not yet.
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It will be noticed that, with the exception
of oats, the receipts of grain this year exceed
those of last year Allowing five bushels of
wheat to barrel of -four, the number Of
bushels of wheat received at Chicago for elev-
en- months in 1865 and 1866 was respect
lively 1924, 491 and 20,045,O45, and
comparison of the two shows an increase this
year of 81 per cent. Such facts as these are
arguments in themselves, and clearly show
that no good reason exists for the present
high price of -four or for experimenting that
it will be still higher.
Estimating five bushels Of wheat to the
barrel, as before, it is ascertained that the to-
tai quantity Of grain and grain in -four re.
ceived at Chicago during the months specified
in 1865 and 1866, was respectively 54,577,-
303 and 65, 951, 913 bushels, the increase
this year being nearly 20 per cent This
does not look like a scarcity Of cereals, nor
forbode high prices for them during the next
few months. The conclusion, therefore, is
irresistible that, under the ordinary opera
tons of trade, the prices Of cereals must tend
downwards -New York World.
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Business Cards.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED CAPlrAL----------ssoo, ooo'
aCcINMC A1HE Am

ASSETS----------$1 GOO.
T,HIS COMPANY has resumed business in WIN
| CHESTER, at the new office on Water St., form
erly occupied by R. Y. Conrad, Esq, as Law
Office and are now prepared to receive applications
and issue Policies on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE,
FURNITURE, &C., &c.
All losses equitably adjusted and promptly
paid.
JOSEPH S. CARSON, President.
JOHN KERR, DIR. DAN'L. CONRAD,
ROBERT STEELE, L. P. HARTMAN,
VIM B. BAKER, O. NJ. Brown.
GEO. E. PRICE, AGENT,
Sept, g. 1865 If Staunton, Va.
H. M. BELL, President w H. TAMs, Sec'y.
Tine va. Insurance Company.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1.Oo0.000.
PAID IN CAPITAL, $3.50. 900,
This Company, Chartered by the Legislaturefor
Virginia December 18th, 1865 in presenting it
self to the public with bona tde Capital paid in
cure the protection Of its Policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, by just and liberal policy to
secure fair portion Of patronage
It's rates will correspond with those of other
Frst-class Companies.
For risks upon
DWELLINGS, STORES, MERCHANDISE.
and all other insurable property,
apply to
WILLIAM H. TAMS, SECRETARY,
Staunton, Va.
GEORGE E. PRICE,
June emo Actuary and Gen. Agent
DANMENG DEEoARTHEENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir-
ginia, Staunton.
DEPOSITS will he received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in othe Banking Institutions.
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TINE PAPER purchased negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVER and UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
U. S. Internal Revenue Sampson hand for sale.
w. Ell TAMS
Secretary & Cashier.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

SQUIRRELS AS CuRRENcY-We are in
formed by friend-a resident Of Prince
William county, in this State though
that general impecuniousity pervading the
entire South, also infests his county, yet that
the people there will have currency of some
description, and as greenbacks have failed
them, have resorted to squirrels as circula-
ting medium He mentioned the fact that
upon a late occasion, he was asked at a gro
Gerry. in village in his county, by friend
to Join him in drink, after taking which,
instead of money, his friend deliberately
drew out of his over-coat pocket two dead
squirrels, and depositing them on the coun-
ter, walked away, as though the soup max
ing animals were the recognized currency of
the county. Gazette.
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II. FRESCO PAINTER

s. Market Street, Frederick City, Md.
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens Staun
ton and Neighborhood, that he is prepared
to Fresco Churches, Halls, Private Residences &C.,
in the most modern STYLE in fresco and encaustic
water proof colors, and on the most reasonable
terms.
Best references as to ability and character given.
Jan IL le66-ly
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MATRIMoNY AND IT'S Expenses. the
especial benefit of young men contemplating
matrimony, we beg to offer the following
brief experience, in two chapters.
CHAPTER FIRST.
She stood beside the altar with wreath of
orange buds upon her head-upon her back
the richest kind of duds-her lover stood be-
side her with white kid gloves and dickey
clean-the last was twenty-one years old,
and the first was seventeen.
The parsons job was over-every one had
kissed the bride, and wished the young folks
happiness, and danced, and laughed and
cried The last kiss had been given, the last
word had been said, and the happy pair had
simmered down and sought the marriage bed.
CHAPTER TWO.
She stood beside the wash-t tub, with her
red hands in the suds, and at her slip-shod
feet there lay pile of dirty duds !; her hus-
band stood beside her-the crossest man
alive-the last was twenty-nine years old,
the first twenty-five.
The heavy wash was over, the clothes
hung out to dry-and Tom had stuck his fin
ger in the dirty baby's eye. Tom had been
spanked and supper made upon crust Of
bread, the bride and bridegroom went grum-
bling to their unhappy bed.
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The Fort Wayne Democrat is responsible

The Fort Wayne Democrat is responsible
for the following:
''There is a woman residing in this coun-
ty, who can pillow, fish, nurse, and sing all
at once. She yokes her oxen to the pillow,
then slowing her twin babies in basket,
suspends it to tree, attaches COW bell to
the end of her fishing rod which is forced
into the ground at the waters edge; she
then drives on her team, and every time she
comes opposite her babes the aerial receives
send, which keeps it vibrating until she
performs another circuit around the "land, "
practicing in the meantime various pieces of
music and if thoughtless fish swallows her
baited hook, the obedient bell informs her,
when she sails across the field and straight
way hauls the victim ashore. The value of
the heroine of this story, compared to siekly
sentimentalists who can't sweep a room or
bring a bucket of water without being broke
down, is inestimable." ae
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TIME stated convocations of Union Royal\ q
Arch Chapter No. 2, are held at the TX
Masonic Hall, in the town of Staunton on the .
SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of each month, be-
tween the LIST day Of October and the LIST day Of
April and on the SECOND Tuesday of each month
between the LIST day of April and the lst day o.
October.
Transient Companions good standing arefr
ternally invited to attend.
By Order of the NJ. E. High Priest
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'ry.
September g. 1865-tf.
TIME stated communications ofStaunton a
Lodge No. Is, of Free and Accepted XIX
Masons, are held at the Masonic Hall on the Il v
SECOND and LAST FRIDAY of each month.
Transient Brethren in good standing are fra
ternally invited to attend.
By Order of the Worshipful Master,
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'rJ
September 8th 18e5.-tf
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IL WILLIAM H. BRIGGS.
SUCCESSOR TO
STEER & BRIGGS,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant

UUHMISS1ou anu FVI W 0tUlHS ulOi CnuHs :
No. 1906 Broad Street, Meat door to Ta
Central r. Il. Depot,
RICHMOND, VA.
Will give his undivided personal attention to
the sale of all kinds of Country Produce and to
filing orders for Merchandise generally and hopes
by PUNCTUALITY and STRICT attention to bu-
siness. to merit continuance Of the patronages SO
literally bestowed on the late firm.
gD- No charge for Storage OF Insurance.
RESPECTFULLY REFERS TO
Messrs Powell & Blackley, Fl. Ker & Co.. / Paul
& Co., G. R. Mason, A. NJ. Pierce, A. S. Lara,
P. H. Trout, Esqs Stanton.
Messrs A. Blout & Co., N. L. Blakemore Esq,
Augusta County.
N. B. Particular attention is called to MY LocA-
r1oN, Country Merchants Forwarding goods
STORAGE to pay. Oct l2-.tf
n NJ. LEE H. PECK,
Richmond, Va Staunton, Va.
lie e e p e OK,
CONFESSION MEIe CHAN rs,
No. 1445, Franklin Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
solicit consignments of all kinds of Produce
Prompt Returns made.
The undersigned having formed co-partner-
shin for the purpose of conducting Commission
Business in the city of Richmond, would respec-
fully solicit consie nments of all kinds ofProduce.
We promise to use our best endeavors to obtain
the highest cash prices and make prompt returns.
N. NJ. LEE,
Oct lo-tf II. H. PECK.
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SPIRITUAL FACTS. That whiskey is the
key by which many gain an entrance into our
prisons and aims houses.
That brandy brands the noses of all those
who cannot govern their appetites.
That wine causes many to take winding
way home.
That punch is the cause ofmany unfriend-
ly punches.
That ale causes many ailings; while beer
brings many to the bier.
That champagne is the cause ofmany real
pains.
That gin-slings have slowed" more than
the sings of old.
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PLUoK-The Washington Republican.
Official organ) referring to the Radical
scheme for preventing the Southern States
from voting at the next Presidential election.
saws :" that in the event that the electoral
votes of those States would, with others.
elect President if counted, that candidate.
whoever he might be, would be President,
or we weuld have another revolution, more
bloody perhaps than the one we have passed
through, because there would be loyal aen-
timent in the North to support the South in
her electoral rights"