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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

The continued rains which fell last week
did considerable damage in Baltimore and
Washington, bursting the sewers, and food
ing the streets and houses beyond all expert.
ence. On the neighboring streams, houses,
mills, dams, &C., were washed away, and q
number of persons drowned.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and es-
pecially the branch from Washington to Bal
timore, suffered greatly in the destruction Of
bridges and culverts, and by slides The
Orange and Alexandria and Richmond, Fred
oricksburg and Potomac railroads were also
damaged, but not to the same extent-suf-
fcient, however, to prevent the running Of
trains in consequence of which no Northern
mails were received here for four DAYS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

The late storm at sea, in which the /" Even
ing Star" was wrecked, occasioned consider
able damage to the coastwise shipping. The
British bark Ambrosine was in a severe hnr-
ricane and went to pieces on the 9th inst,
the Schooner Corpus Christi, in disabled
condition, off Cape Henry, on the 18th inst,
was endeavorinng to reach Hampton Roads,
the Schooner Geo. L. Green, reached Nor
folk in aieaklng condition, an unknown brig
went ashore near Chincoteague beach on the
lith, and it is thought, from the prevalence
of the storm along the coast, that numerous
marine disasters have occurred.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
A Frightful Ride

A correspondent Of the Chicago Times re-
lates the following incident, which occurred
at Ccntralia, Illinois:
AT o'clock this morning a yard-master
in the employ Of the Illionis Central railroad
at the place, saw a man on an engine that
had steam up standing on the track ready
ito go out The yard-master accosted him
and told him to get off the engine. The
man replied by knocking down the yard.
master, running the engine out on the main
track aud starting northward at terrific
late of speed A brakeman and fireman
were i,,ing asleep on the engine when it star
ted They s,,voke to find themselves flying
away with all the speed Of The wind, and a
stranger at the engine
On examination they found hlil to be a
drunken stone-mason Of this place, named
Fitzpatrick, who had been raying with dcli-
riuns trenae,ls recently. The two men were
at first appalled, with terror. They appealed
to the man to stop but he needed them not
and drove the engine faster and faster Flo
sounded the whis lie at Central city, the first
station north, but did not for moment de-
crease the frightful velocity of the engine
At the junction just above Central city the
whistle shrieked again. and the engine sped
like cannon ball towards Sandoval. the
situation was now becoming fearfully perilous
when the brakeman seized a piece Of coal and
hurled it at the desperate maniac. lie then
left the engine and turned upon the brake
man and fireman. One Of them struck him
with sleage hammer, and after stuggle
he was secured. The engine was speedily
reversed and brought back to this city
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

The Richmond Wing newspaper is ofiere;
for sale privately, ill November 22nd, a,
which time, if net sold previously. it will b
sold at public auction. The object of the
sale is to lessea the number of proprietors
there being, at the present time, six parties
interested in the partnership. A very favor,
able exhibit is made Of its earnings and nc
better investment can be made by any one
who has the requisite means and desires the
" sweet repose" to be obtained on an Ed.
tor. dowgy q couch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter of the President to the AttOrn
GeneraI-Reply OF the Attorney Genera

Letter of the President to the Attorney
General-Reply OF the Attorney General.
The President has addressed the following
letter to the Attorney General in regard to
the trial of Jefferson Davis:
Executive Mansion, Washington, d. c.,
Oct. 6, 1866. SIR: A special term Of the
Circuit Court of the United States was APP
pointed for the first Tuesday of October, 1866
at Richmond, Virginia, for the trial Of JEFF
ferson Davis on the charge Of treason. It
now appears that there will be no session Of
that court at Richmond during the present
month, and doubts are expressed whether
the regular term (Which by law should COM
mence on the fourth Monday of November
next) will be held.
In view of this obstruction, and The
consequent delay in proceeding with the triaI
of Jefferson Davis under the prosecution fol
treason now pending i'll that court, and there
being, so far as the President is informed
no good reason why the civil courts of the
United States are not competent to exercise
adequate jurisdiction within the district OF
circuit in which the State of Virginia is in
cludei, | deem it proper to request your
opinion as to what further steps, if any shoule
be taken by the Executive with view to ;
speedy, public and impartial trial Of the ac
cuscd, according to the constitution and laws
of the United States.
| am, sir, .... o.t
Very respectfully Yours
ANDREW JorNsoN.
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ToRosro, c.. W, Sept. 81, 1866.


* x * y x i y
When many of my countrymen, in igno-
rance Of the great disadvantage under which
labored at the time of my reverses, judged
me harshly, it was from lady of Winchcs-
ter that | received message, sent through
the lines of the enemy, that, whatever others
might do, the ladies of that place, who knew
the tremendous odds with which had to con-
tend, attached no blame to me. 1t is not to
be wondered, therefore, that [ feel so deeply
toward them. God knows how well | love
NY native State and all her unfortunate Sis
tiers Of the South, and how cheerfully my life
was rsked and would now be yielded in their
defence; but, to all of US there are some spots
peculiarly sacred With me, the first among
these is the place where was born and where
now rcpose the remains of my mother; the
next is Winchester, the plains around which
were watered by the blood Of so many of my
brave comrades, and where now so many true
women weep over the graves of the fallen. -
1t is sad, sad indeed to be an exile from my
country, and still sadder to mourn the loss of
the most just and sacred cause for which man
ever fought; but there is some comfort in
knowing that the struggle which developed
so much heroism on the part Of our soldiers
and so many virtues in our women has not
been all in vain; and wherever | may wan
der | will bear with me the proud consolation
derived from the knowledge that my coun-
trywomen, who were so faithful and devoted
during all the trials and vicssitudes of our
dreadful contests for Independence, now that
it has gone against US, remain true to the
memory Of the dead. Power and money
may procure costly monuments and testimo-
malls to commemorate the names of those who
fought for the successful party, but all the
power and wealth of the world cannot com
mand SO rich tribute as that paid to the
memories of the heroic dead of the Confeder-
ate armies by the tears of the women of the
South.
| beg that you will communicate this ex-
preston of my feelings to the ladies Of Win
chester and the lowe. Valley, and may the
choicest blessings of Heaven rest on you and
them.
Very truly and respectfully,
Your obcdient servant,
JUBAL A. EARLY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10, 1866.

THs Vindicator is an old established Journal,
having a large and increasing circulation, and at
present can boast of larger subscription list than
ut any former period. It's circulation is not con-
Aned within the narrow limits of any defined To-
oality, but is diffused generally throughout the
Valley and the far West.
AS an advertising medium, its columns plainly
show how it is appreciated by discerning public.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

A Washington dispatch to the Baltimore
Sun states that Secretary Stanton has request
ed the President, in writing, to relieve him
of his position as Secretary of War, and that
Lieut. Gen. Sherman will be requested to as
sumo the duties as Acting Secretary of War.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

BURNING OF THE LOUISVILLE THEATRE, -
Louisville, October 13.-At half-past !
o'cock last. night, about five minutes after
the audience had left, the Louisville theatre
took fire, and is now mass Of ruins. Loss
$40 900, insurance, $4,000. The Jewish
synagogue in the rear sustained slight dam
age For time the destruction Of several
contiguous buildings seemed imminent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

A terrible fire occurred in Quebec, on the
night of the 18th inst Seventeen Churches
and Converts were destroyed, twenty-five
hundred houses are in ashes and twenty
thousand people rendered homeless.
The loss is estimated at from So, 900
to 100000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

ExATToRNEY-GENERAL BATES MAKES A
POINT ON TIE RApIcALs.-Th congress-
passed the West Virginia bill, which, accord
ing to the plain provisions of the Constitution,
could not have been passed unless Virginia
were State in the Union, with Legislature
capable of consenting to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
rEURCElVkLEE
~ HIGH SCHOOL


The next session of this school will commence
On Wednesday,, 12M Of September.
1t is our determined purpose to establish first
rate Classical and Mathematical School, in which
boys can be thoroughly drilled and prepared for
advanced classes in Washington College, or the
University of Virginia.
The school is located in a community noted for
the intelligence, morality and sobriety of its cii-
zens, and favored with daily mails, churches,
stores, &C. a IF s.t .e
TERMs--IN ADVANCE.
Tuition and Board per halfsession, $40 in specie
Tuition in languages mathematics, 90 g
Intermediate English, ................ Is ">
Primary .................. 10 "
German and French (extra)..... =. 750"
Board can be had in the family of the principal
aud in good families in the neighborhood.
For further particulars, address,
JOHN G SLOWER,
t".-" II. l.. HOOVER,
July 13--tf Churchville, Augusta Co Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

VIRGINIA was in the Union and was rep
resented in Congress in 861.1862, 1868 and
1864. The war ended in 1865, and, since
that time, the radicals say that Virginia is
not member of the Union, and her dele
gates are not entitled to seats, WHO put her
out ?-WheeZins Register.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

vdnla, OnlO, luulaHa anu IoMa dlc ceiil III
complete, but sufficient is known to show
that the Democracy and Conservative, though
gaining considerable in votes, have not been
able to effect any change in their Congress
sional representation. The radicals have,
therefore, triumphed, despite the laborious
and noble efforts of the Conservatives and
Democrats to win success, which would aid
UNNECESSARILY in restoring peace and pros
perity to the whole country. Speculation
has already commenced as to the course like
ly to be pursued by the Radicals towards our
unfortunate section and people. Taking as
basis for speculation the speeches of Brown
low, Hamilton, Boutwell, and Butler as in
dicative of the determination of the, thus far,
successful Radicals, the conclusion is readily
jumped at by some that the impeachment of
President johnson is foregone conclusion,
and following in its train all the evils mag
Unable. We do not propose to attempt even
to divine the future, vain endeavor to poor
mortals, nor do we intend to give way to or
be depressed by equally vain imaginings s.
We know that the Radicals desire exceeding
ly to be relieved of the great obstacle to the
contamination oftheir purposes, presented by
the Chief Magistrate in his determined efforts
to restore the Union and preserve the Con-
stitution, but ere they press the issue to an
armed conflict, in which an attempted i'm
parchment would in all probability result, we
believe they will have counted the costs and
give over the attempt. They know that if
the two formidable parties of the North are
arrayed in armed hostility to each other, there
will be no such disparity in numbers as was
exhibited by the opposing parties in the late
war, which, with all the disparity in men,
means and munitions, was Gercely waged for
four long years, and which, in its destruction
of life and property, will bear no comparison
with the prospective struggle. Besides this,
we believe the fear of an outraged South
throwing its weight on the side of conserva-
tism and thus making the preponderance
vastly against them, and of greatly depre-
ciatcd currency and bankrupt country, and
many other minor details to be taken into the
calculation. will cause them to hesitate ere
they take the fatal and irrevocable step,
which may again plunge this country into
another fratricidal war. We may be disap-
pointed in our belief. We may have given
the Radicals credit for reason when preiu-
dice and passion may alone govern them, but
We cannot believe that, with the experience
of the past few years, they will attempt any
thing which is likely to provoke struggle
between the conservatives and themselves, in
which they may lose all and can gain moth
ing.
Should we err in our belief-should events
prove that we give the Radicals more credit
for calculating caution than they deserve, we
should not, however, be harassed, at present,
by imaginary coming infections, but remem-
Der that " sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

Jno. R. Thompson, one of Virginia's most
talented sons has just returned, after a
lengthy scjourn in Europe. We welcome
him back to the land of his nativity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

The Vindicator" is published at s. in
advance, $3.50 if paid within sac months
and SO if not paid until the expiration of six
months, but within the year.
Those who are indebted for subscription
can pay the same at the rate of $3.50 PEI
annun,, if payment be made prior to Dccem-
Der 1st. 1866.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

TXECUTORS' SALE.-We will sell at
~ the late residence of Fleming B. Moon ON
Saturday, October 27h, the balance of the personal
property belonging to said Moons estate, viz:
One Buggy and Harness, Two-Horse Wagon &
Harness, i Pillow, Harrow, Wheat Fan, Corn
Shelter, ! Cutting Box, Grindstono l Wheel
barrow, Side Saddle and the remaining House
hold and Kitchen Furniture. l-"s
Mg- Terms made known on day of sale.
S. F. TAYLOR, xo,.,r,
ahi JOHN RAMSEY, } N>'0's 30
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
Public <sssd EDricUte Sales.

THOR SALE - A valuable and desirable
II HOUSE AND LOT in the town of Staunton,
known as the Castleman property This proper
ty comprises large and commodious residence
in good repair, with water conveniences, with
good stable, smoke house, carriage house, kitchen
and with yard, garden, orchard and vineyard OF
81 ACRES attached And also, lot adjoining
of u ACRES, capable Of being divided into ex-
celent building lots. This property will be sold
privately on liberal terms.
For further particulars apply to
JOHN F. STAFFORD or
.%f JAMES BUMGARDNER, ir.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

joni Van Buren, died two days since, on
board the Steamer Scotia, which has just ar
rived from Europe.
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NeaU advertisements.

WANTED.-Flour, Butter, Eggs, Soap,
w Bacon, Oats, Corn, Meals, &c, for cash
By y, w, S. TAYLOR.
Octl9-4t Main Street Stsnnton
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
Letter from General Early.

The following is an extract from letter
from Gen. JubalA. EARLY to a lady of Win
caester, which we find in the Winchester
Times:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

"ANTED.-s0OO Bushels of OATS, at
wv J. W. S. TAYLOR,S,
Oct loft Main Street, Stanton
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19
DyRLIC SALE OF

r ADzES' FAEEs.-On Wednesday even
IL ing the oath inst, a FAIR will be held by
the Ladies of the Baptist Church in the Town
Hall, the proceeds of which viii be appropriated
in paying for repairs of the Church, which are
now so badly needed. Atthis Fair fancy and
useful articles of all kinds will be presented for
sale A fine supper will be prepared. 1t is hoped
that this Fair will be well attended and literally
patronized, as the Object is one which all good
citizens desire to sec accomplished.
Oct lo-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-10-19

To the Hon. Henry Stanbery, Attorney Gen
eral. The Attorney General replies as
follows:
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-26
THE DISAPPOINTMENT.

Tho vote upon the Suffrage Bill has been a
blow to the unrcconstructed Democracy not
looked for, and consequently all the more hard
to bear. They confidently expected that upon
this test question Of weakness in the dominan,
party, results would lot in some light to them
whilo they yet grind in the prisou.houso OF
bondage; but 10 the descending rain has de-
stroyed only their house upon the sands They
have found out that there is q cohesive strength
in moral principles, fact never taken into
consideration in their calculations. Let the
Republican party bear this in mind, go happily
shown in tho vote oi tho House, that their
strength consists in being true TO their written
charter. true to freedom, aud true to their con.
sttueuts. Tho people long ago determined
that whatever was necessary to DO done to pre-.
serve the country, and preserve it utterly in
the interest Of freedom and freedom-loying men,
must and should be done, aud no fact Is more
apparent than that they will support such a
policy. Herein, then, lies the strength Of that
par,y which has 90 slorously brought the
country safe through tho peril Of rebellion:
lot them cling fast to their profession Of
faith, and live up to the immortal Declaration
of Independence, that compass BY which to
guide the Ship Of State, that oil men, irresPec-
tive Of color OF creed arc entitled TO life, loer-
ty, and the pursuit Of happiness, and in doing
this let US beware Of 'Jai'e lights on the shore
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

BEADLE's MONTHLY for February is received
and is freightcd with excellent reading matter.
Tho articles are varied, consisting of prose and
poetry, tales, essays, descriptions. Several Of
them arc illustrated. Each number contains DC
pages. and is furnished ut twenty-five cents u
number, or $500 year. Address Beaic s. Co.,
New York. Burnham has 1t.
We have IIarper's MONTH"; for February: The
first article gives o description Of Blackwell's
Island Lunatic Hospital which Is illustrated.
This is followed by Heroic Deeds of Heroic
Men, An International Affair, The Holidays,
Diamond anl other Gems 'Armadalc. Names
ofplaces,' &c. For sale in this city by Durham;
in Saco, by Locke.
Mcssrs. Lcavitt & lIunne2ell, Of Boston, have
attracted much attention to Peat, rs an article Of
fuel, by their pamphlets upon the subject. II can
be found In every State In the Union. and under
the present high price Of wood and coal, its con
vcrtion by u new process into convenient, mcr-
charitable and economical fuel is an important
fact The success Of the first edition Of the work.
has promptcdsthc publishers to issue another.
We shall give some extracts from II hereafter.
The Lady's Friend Is on on our table. We
compliment the publishers on the unvarying ex-
cellence OF this beautiful magazine. Burnham
has IL.
The Atlantic Monthly for February VIC have
II needs no praise. and no other publication can
take its place I, liz an indispensable necessity to
every mans library. The publishers Of this ma
gazine also publish "Our Young Folks" the best
magazine of its kind wc ever saw. For sale by
Durham.
Arthur's Magazine is received full OF It's usual
excellence. II is practical, ornamental and inter-
esting. Burnham has II for sale.
Petersou's Magazine is for sale at Burnham's
and all the other magazines.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-26

Tue NV SrEANER-The trial trip Of the
Dirico, of the Portland and Now York
line, was in every way satisfactory. She is
over 900 tons burthou, and cost Sl50O0O.
Speaking Of this new steamer tho Portland
Press says :--"ller speed, the style in which
she is fitted up to meet the wants Of the travel
ing public, the tested merits Of her command
or, Capt Hezekiah Sherwood, and the urbanity
Of her efficient clerk, Mr.. w. II. Green, are
considerations which should attract to this limo
liberal portion OF the travel not only Of the
citizens Of Portland, but Of the State. Such
patronage, in conjunction with good freight
ing business. will mako this line not only a
grand success, but desirable tributary to both
our city and State.
This company arc making liberal outlay Of
money and effort to meet tho demands Of the
community, and practical appreciation OF
this fact is all that is required to produce salts
factory results to both parties. Among the
facilities recently added wo are pleased to men,
ton greatly Improved wharf accommodations
Mt both ends Of the line. In New York, an
Eas, River pier, with shed $50 feet in length,
aaOrdng ample freight, has been secured, and
further arrangements will be made as they are
required. uuder tho experienced management
OF Capt. j, b. Coyle rs President and Mossrs.
Emery Fox as agent, OF this line, there is ev'
cry reason to anticipate that this corporation
will become more and more au established sue
cess.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-26

81 The Rochester Union says the losses OF
the farmers in that region by the failure Of np-
p!e-buyes, have been under rather than over
stated. 1t is told on good authority, that tho
farmers IN the town Of Greece, in that county,
s ~. To the amount OF SIO0, 600 and over.
no o'ow reached oil classes-the rich and tho
poor the man who had five hundred or
thousand barrel orchard, and the widow whose
little oil was comprised in fifteen or twenty
barrels Of the fruit.
IL Face has IL Victories I" s.u var, and rhalco,.
"NghB'm'ns ceru' has ty w'n the Palm ov.r an oh
exiaes for the Handkerchief ffvign and domestic II IN.
di'taDcei competition 10 this hemisphere. soby dsr,.s
everywhere.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1866-01-26

Az UYKNowN IORD.-To show how ignorant
wero portion of the people of England, les
than century ago, in relation to tho teach
ings of tho Bible, the following lauglablc story
is told, in an old book, Of Rev DR.. Webster. a
POPULAR preacher OF tho Kirk Of Scotland, in
Edinburgh
Business brought DR.. Webster at one time to
London, and one day when passing the House
OF Lords, his curiosity induced him to stop and
mako an effort to see them. None were admit
ted without an order, except noblcmens serv
ants. Webster, being ignorant of the rulc, ro-
quested admittincc.
"What Lord do you belong TOT" asked tho
doorkcopcr.
"To the Lord jehovah" replied Webster.
"To the Lord Jehovah?" qucried the door.
keeper. 81 have kept hOrc seven years, but
have not heard OF such Lord. Jack" said
hs to his fellow keeper on tho front steps, "hers
is q fellow who says he belongs to tho Lord Jc-
hovah do you know such q lord?"
"Nevcr heard of him." said Jack.
"But." said tho Doctor, "thcro is such a
lord"
"Pass i'm TO-" said Jack, al suppose it's
some poor Scotch Lord"