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Magruder's Peninsula Campaign.

The New Orleans Picoyune of the 18th,
in a sketch of 'Fenner's Battery" pays the
following tribute to Confederate General,
whose brilliant strategy and heroic conduct
in defending the most inviting gateway to
Richmond have never received the attention
and applause they merited.
|. They (Fcnner's Battcry,) were under
marching orders for Manassas, when the IT,
dings of the battle of Big Bethel changed
their destination and sent them to the PENN
sula They there participated in all the
movements of the active and magnificent
campaign of Magruder The matchless STRAIT
egg Of this campaign has never been appre-
ciated. BY celebrity and frequency of move
ment, Magruder, with handful Of men, for
whole year kept his antagonist under the
impression that he had an overwhelming
force, and not only rigidly enclosed him with
in his Notifications at Newport News, but
frequently threatened his very battlements
with assault. When finally Mcclellan COM
mcnced his Peninsula march on Richmond,
and advanced from Fortress Monroe with
1925, 600 men, Magrudcr achieved the eli
max of his strategy by the boldest movement
of the war; Johnston, with the army of the
Potomac, was still north Of Richmond The
delay of Mcclellan was an imperative neces-
sity. Excepting the slight obstacle Of Ma
gruder. with about 5000 men, the road to
the capital was perfectly open to Mcclellan.
Under these circumstances, the Confederate
General, with superb rashness, threw out
his whole small force as skirmishcrs along a
line of nine or ten miles across the Peninsu-
la. Mcclellan, finding show of force at
every point of SO long line, at once conclu
ded he had formidable opponent, hating his
advancing columns, and commenced making
elaborate preparations for general engage
ment Skirmish;ng commenced along the
whole line, which continued for several days.
accompanied by several partial assaults,
which were successfully repulsed. Time was
given Johnston to bring up his army and
Richmond was saved.
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New Advertisements.
nFFIGE VIRGINIA CENTRAL R.R. CO, !
RICHMOND, May %, 1866.

nFFIGE VIRGINIA CENTRAL r. r. CO,
~ RICHMOND, May 25, 1866. !
To THE BOND HoLbARs AND HohDEns or THE IN
rEREsr CoUPoNs OF THE VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAIL
ROAD CoMpANY.-On the l7th day of May, the
Board of Directors of the Virginia Central Rail-
road Company adopted these orders
"Ordered, That the President be directed to
propose to the bond holders and the holders of the
interest coupons of this Company to fund their in
terest past due, and to become due on the lst of
July, 1866, and the lst of January, 1867 in cou-
pom bonds of the Company, for all sums of one
hundred dollars and the multiples thereof, and
in registered bonds for all fractional parts of
hundred dollars-the registered bonds to be re-
deemable on the LIST day of January, 1872, and
the coupon bonds on the lst day of January, 1877,
both to bear interest at the rate of eight per cent
per annum, from the date payable on the LIST day
Of July, 1861 and semiannually thereafter-inte-
rest to be added to the bonds at the rate of six per
centum per annum, from the LIST day of July 1865,
on all sums then due and from the date of all af-
ter accruing interest. Any one entitled to bond
may elect to take it as registered bond.
"Ordered That the president be and he is here
by authorized to issue bonds of the Company to
the ex tent of the interest due and becoming due
up to the first day of January, 1867 inclusive, for
the purpose and upon the principles set forth in
the foregoing order of the Board. The said bonds
to be countersigned by the Treasurer.
Ordered, That assurance is hereby given to
the bond holders that the Company will resume
the regular and prompt payment ofits interest on
the first day of July, 1867
The heavy losses sustained by the company du-
ring the war, and the condition of the country
upon which the road depends for its revenues,
renders the Company at present unable to pay its
interest. The period promised for the resumption
of the payment of interest is as early as would be
safe to insure performance. The proposition for
funding is deemed equitable. 1t is hoped that the
bond holders and holders of interest coupons will
regard it and will fund their claims forinterest
in the bonds which will be ready for delivery to
them at the Office of the Company in Richmond
on and after July I'd, 1866. Respectfully,
WINS. C. W1CKHAM,
June lit President.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

AN EvENrFUL CABRERA Confederate
soldier has just returned home after an alb
sence of more than four years in the service
Of his country. He joined the regiment of
Colonel, or now Major General Kershaw, in
this State; subsequently changed his COM
mand, went to Virginia, was engaged in
thirty-one battles, and one hundred and twcn-
ty-three skirmishes, not including the crows
on picket was shot twice returned to the
field and in the general fall, while making
his way home to South Carolina, was captur-
ed and paroled A Confederate officer then
pressed him and twenty others into service to
guard portion of the baggage train of Ex-
President Davis, in which service he was
captured second time. Found with vio-
lated parole in his pocket. he was carried,
with lis comrades, to Hilton Head, where
they were tried for their lives The Militia
ry Court failing to agree, they we're sent to
New York, tried second time, and five OF
their number ordered to be shot. which SEN
tence was carried into execution. The re-
mainder were conveyed to prison in Spring
field, Illinois, within sight of the home of
Mr.. Lincoln, and there remained until the
term of their confinement expired. He has
had four wives, all of whom are dead, and by
each wife pair of twins, whom he had not
seen, until his return, since the beginning Of
the war. Such man is an embodiment Of
history-civil, political, military and domes-
tic, and certainly deserves medal or a mon
ument. Columbia (S. G. Carolinian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

An order has been issued by President
JOHNSON making important changes in the
military departments Of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. The sep
arate military departments in these States
have been discontinued, and in future North
and South Carolina will constitute new
military department under command Of Ma
jor Gen. SIcKLEs. Brevet Major Generals
RucER and Scorr are placed in command
under him, and in addition to their regular
duties are to perform the duties Of Assistant
Commissioners Of the Frcedmen's Bureau.
In Georgia and Alabama, Brevet Major
Generals T1IsoN and SwAYNE are to exercise
similar duties.
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NEWS ITEMS,

The name of the last new color is Gle
phaht Breath" It would be hard to in,ag-
inc the shade from the name.
It is said that the hair, if rolled up in the
New York Tribune, puts on it at once
very crinkly turn; and if one Of Stevens
speeches be used, it assumes crisp anstdn-
ter
Mr.. Jacob Thompson, who was United
States Secretary of the Interior under Mr..
Buchanan, is in Paris He declares he is
opposed to the re-establishmcnt of slavery.
General Terry, commanding the depart
ment Of Virginia, has assumed control Of
Bureau affairs in this State All orders re-
lating to this department. will cmanate
through that officer.
HANDSOME PRor1r.-The supper and con-
cert at Gordonsville the other night Melted
$1,000 for the Memorial Association of that
place.
CAPT. john AVIS has been elected mayor
of Charlcstown, West Virginia. He was
for some time during the war, Provost Mar
hal at Staunton, Va.
It is estimated that at the great Thinker
meeting near Waynesboro, Pa. there was up
wards Of 5000 persons present on Sunday
last, and over 5000 were supplied with
their dinner.
Last night (28th) there was to have been
grand musical and literary entertainment at
the Masonic Temple, Louisville, for the ben
eft of Washington College, Virginia. Great
interest seemed to be taken in the affair by
the citizens of Louisville.
It is stated that the counsel for Jefferson
Davis will demand his immediate trial, Or if
the Government asks postponemont they
will demand his release on bail He is
ready to give bail to the amount Of $10,-
100000
Admiral Semmes will soon prepare his adj
ventures on the high seas-while in command
of the Alabama-for the press-He has
been offered 95, 900 in England for the copy.
1t will probobly first appear in. numbers, in
a Southern monthly, and afterwards be gath
cred up and published in book shape.
The sum of fifteen thousand dollars has
been raised in England as testimonial to
Captain M. F. Maury, the former Superin-
tendent of the Washington Observatory, Gin
acknowledgement and appreciation of the
eminent and disinterested services, which,
through forty years of incessant labor, Cap
tain Maury has rendered to science and man
kind"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

BISHOP PoLK's SUCCESSOR. The clergy
man whom the Louisina Diocesan Convention
of the protestant Episcopal church has just
elected successor to the late Bishop Polk,
turns out to be Rev. Joseph P. B. Wilmer,
for many years rector Of St. Marks church,
Philadelphia. He is cousin of the present
Bishop Of Alabama Mr.. Wilmer, is well
known in this part Of the country. During
the war he CHANGED to incur the displeasnre
of Mr.. Stanton, whose loyalty, just then,
was on "high horse" and the reverend
gentleman was sent to Fortress Monroe, or
Fort Lafayette, but his sojourn there was not
very long. We think he was accused of
endeavoring, in some unlawful mode, to
communicate with the enemy; but whether
the accusation YES sustained or not we dc
not remember. Y. E:npress.
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madeby some signcrs, that their names were

made.by some signcrs, that their names were
signed to the petition without authority, will
be proved Or disproved by the exhibition
of the petition remains to be seen. but we
would like exceedingly to see how the party,
or parties, who sworc that the six citizens of
West Virginia, one or more citizens Of Rock
ingham, and ten or more citizens OF RocE
bridge, are citizens Of Augusta, will relieve
themselves of the dilemma in which they
are placed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

A decided impression was made upon the
guests at hotel table at Meridian, Miss, a
few days since by Union soldier, who rose
from his seat and kindly waited upon one
armed Confederate soldier, who could not
help himself very WELL The attention was
naturally and delicately paid and greatfully
received. The Meridian Messenger, which
relates the incident, says: 1.-The spirit of that
gray-haired Federal soldier would do more
towards reconciling North and South than
any spirit which has invaded the room where
the committee of fifteen hold their sessions
and pump all sorts Of stories out Of all sorts
of witnesses"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

Judge Thomas, of the Circuit Court of
Virginia, sitting at Alexandria, has decided
that according to the laws of Virginia, ne
gro testimony is not admissible in cases where
white men alone are parties, and has refused
negro testimony on that plea He decided
that no congressional legislation could impair
the right of State to decide what class of
persons can testify in it's own courts. He
has also stated his determination to execute
the laws of his State until ordered to do 9TH
erwise Good for Judge Thomas.
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FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, 1865.

1t is not improbable that the war between
Prussia and Austria, now imminent, may
burst forth, in all its sunguinary fury, at an
early day. But few weeks since Prussia
and Austria, with profession Of mutual fear
commenced simultaneous arming. Italy.
alive to the advantage afforded by such a
struggle in rcgaining possession Of Venetia,
commenced armed preparations for self-de-
fence or aggressive war as the case may be-.
Austria, not desiring to contend with an en-
envy on either side, proposed to Prussia a
simultaneous disarming, to which Prussia
expressed her willingness to acccde, proyi-
ded Austria would guarantee that her prep
arations in Venetia were not intended for an
attack on Italy. Austria would not agree
to this as she considered Italy's preparations
threatening to her. Thus ended the project
Of simultaneous disarming, and greater
efforts were made by each power to
place itself on the best war footing. Hano-
yer is also reported as arming, and as evin-
cling strong feeling against Prussia. The
latest reports state that, ON May 18th, a con-
ditional treaty of alliance was signed between
Prussia and Italy. one article of which stip-
ulates that neither party shall contract a sep
arate treaty with Austria in the event of ell
Their being attacked by that power, and that
on the same day Prussia sent demand to
Hanover for an explanation of her move
ments, and threatening, unless her prepara-
tons should should cease, military occupa-
ton of her territory.
Although the troops have been sent to the
frontiers by each power, and armies, num-
bering perhaps million men on either side,
stand arrayed against each other, and may
be hurled together in deadly conflict at any
time, yet there are rumors Of q probable
peaceful solution of the existing differences.
England, France and Russia are reported
favorable to their pacific settlement, yet Rus
STA is suspected Of looking with wistful eyes
upon the acquisition of Turkish Territory,
and France, from the expression of the En-
peror at Auxcrre, declaring his detestation
of the treaties Of 1915, is thought to be not
altogether unwilling to extend her bounda-
ries during the present probable struggle, but
o little anxious for it to commence. Thus
stands the question of peace or war in Eu-
rope at present. The next steamer may
bring the news of a war into which ali Europe
may, ultimately be drawn. We trust, how
ever, from our experience in hostilities, and
for the sake of humanity, that we may hear
the more pleasant news Of peaceable solu-
ton Of the questions at issue.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAv1s.-It is an
nounced by two of the New York papers
the Times and the Tribune upon what they
claim as good authority, that the trial Of
Jefferson Davis will commence at Richmond
Va, on the first Monday Of June. The de-
tense, it is added, has been entrusted to
Chas. O'Conner and Jas. T. Brady, of New
York; W. B. Read, of Philadelphia Mr..
Brown, Of Baltimore; Mr.. Pugh, of Ohio,
and George Shea, formerly corporation at
torney for New York. The arguments, alike
for the prosecution and the defense, the
Times remarks, will involve the most COM
prehensive and searching inquest into the con-
stitutional authority of the government and
the relations of individual States thereto, that
has probably ever been made made since the
foundation of the Union.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-06-01

A letter from Alexander Fl. Stepens, Esq,
dated Charlottesville, 18th instant, says: g
found all things in Washington upon whole
in as good condition. if not better than ] ex-
pected. l have not from the beginning
looked for anything from this Congress -
My only hope for the country is in the next
fall elections at the North. Should the
Presidents policy be sustained in these, al
may yet be well. If not, to me the prospec
of the future of this country, both North and
South, is gloomy indeed. But from what
saw and heard at Washington, my hopes fol-
a change next fall were greatly stimulated
I am still hopeful in this view, but far from
being sanguine. Constitutional liberty will
in my opinion, in great measure, depend
upon the result"
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Mr.. Irumbull asked PERMISSION OF the y.
6. Senate, on Thursday, May Oath, to with
draw the original Dews-Todd petition pro-
sented by him, leaving copy of the same,
which was agreed to.
This strange course was pursued in conse-
quence of a letter being written to him by
Dews, of which the following is an extract !:
''The rebels of this place through A. H.
H. Stuart, of Staunton and Joseph Segar,
as I learn, have gotten the names from Wash
ington of the signers Of the petition of the
Union citizens of this county praying for
troops, &C., which you recently presented to
Congress. 1t was done for the purpose of
injuring US in every possible manner, as
events have proved. The rebels have even
intimidated some Of the signers, some six OR
seven, until they have actually signed cards
in the rebel papers, denying that they signed
the Petition. l therefore respectfully re-
quest that you will cause to be forwarded to
me Immediately the original petition in order
that those who procured the names may be
relieved of this Infamous charge against us
of forgery"
Dews knew, when he was writing, that the
object of obtaining the lists of signers was
not to injure us in every possible manner, I"
even if Dews and Todd alone are intended to
he meant by the term us, and events have
not proved that the object, though the result
of the publication of the names of signers
has been to call forth charges against the circu-
lators that petition, which, unless done away
with, may injure them, but not in erery posi-
Die manner. He knew that those who made
public their statements did so voluntarily and
not from intimidation from any source.
The reason alleged for the withdrawal of
the original petition is "to relieve those, who
procured the names, Of the infamous charge
Of forgery" The petition is again in the
hands of Dews, and according to his letter,
! it is incumbent on him to exhibit the petition
and show that the signatures of parties, who
deny signing it at all, are genuine, and not
forged by the circulators of it. 1t seems
there were four cilculators of the pc
ton, each making affidavit to the list of sign
ers obtained by himself, viz: w. j. Dews,
Jas. Todd, j. Frank Davis and John D.
Sheets Each one of these parties sworc that
his respective list of signers were citizens of
Augusta and signed in his presence. Now
some Of these signcrs say they did not sign
this paper at all, and hence the necessity to
show the petition and prove the signatures to
be genuine.
The exhibition Of the petition may Or may
not prove the commences Of the signatures,
but we are at q loss to see how the charge OF
false swearing against some Of the circulators
is to be done away with. They each make
affidavit to the list of signers obtained by
themselves respectively, in which it appears
that they swear the names were signed in
their presence, and the parties g are citizens
of. augusta County," Now we know that
ten are citizens Of Rockbridge, one OF
more of Rockingham, and We learn that as
I many as six are citizens Of Pendleton eoun-
ty, West Virginia Whether the charge
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New Advertisements.
4 TTENTEON FARMERS.

n Il ALN 2OS 4 IA kA 1XA N.Y.
WE BEG
leave to inform the Farmers Of the Valley and the
State of Virginia generally that we are still on the
track, and that the old Vesuvius Foundry and
Plow Factory is still in full blast, where we con-
tinue as heretofore to manufacture largely Brad
leys we'll known
LIVINGSTON PLOWS
and Pillow CASTIN GS,
which have heretofore and still recommend them
selves
We have the full and complete sets of original
Livingston patterns for all sizes of plows from
to four horse, right and left hand.
We have in our employ the most experienced
plow-moulders and plow-makers in the State who
give almost exclusive attention to the manufac-
ture of Pillow and Plow Castings, and warrant our
work to fit up well and give satisfaction. All Of
my old stands will be supplied for the coming
season at prices as low as those of any other es-
Enlistment Call on George E. Price, Esq, at
Staunton or address
HUGH F. LYLE l. CO.,
June 1-3m Steeles Tavern, Va.
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VARIETY SPRINGS.

This very popular and wonderful SUMNER RE-
SORT, situated on the Va. Central Rail Road Is
miles west of Staunton, will be re-opened on the
18th of JUNE for the accommodation Of Guests,
THE CARS STOP AT THE DOOR.
Owing to the stringency of the times, the Pro-
prietors Of these springs have determined to reduce
the terms during the present season. SO as to place
it within the reach of all who may be disposed to
avail themselves of the benefits of their healing
qualities.
TERMS 80 90 per day. One month or lon
ger 81 SO per day.
P. I'M. BURRUSS,
June I-5t Proprietors.
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THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
1 ing between r. G. & W. E. Logan, Merchants
and partners doing business in Fishersville, Au-
gusta county, Va, is this day dissolved by mutu
al consent, VIM. E. Logan having sold his entire
interest in the firm, to R. G. Logan, who will
continue the business at the same place.
All debts due the firm, except such as may be
specially assigned to W. e. Logan, will be paid
to r. G. Logan and all persons holding claims
against the firm, requested topresent them for
payment within thirty days.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to the late firm of R. G. & w. E. Logan,
the undersigned respectfully announces to his
friends and the public generally, that his efforts
will be directed to the keeping Of general stock
of such goods as are usually found in Country
Store, and his motto will 'quich sales and short
patronage. 4. Z. LOGAN.
June LIT
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DANKING DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY

VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges un-
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms of the late Central Bank of Vir-
GINA, Staunton.
DEPOSITS will be 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 Stamps on hand for sale.
w. II. TAMS
Secretary h Cashier.
JOHN wAYT, Teller.
.Tnne 1-6m
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Staunton Advertisements.

mo E r MERS,
FIS SILL FIS Fl Z!
Having made arrangements with responsible
parties dealing largely in FISH, direct from the
water. we are prepared to receive orders from
FARMERS, and parties employing large numbers
of hands, for Fish at slight advance above cost
and carriage, packed either in Hogsheads or Bar
rcls. Call early and leave orders.
KER, STEVENSON & CO.,
(Burwell Building.)
March 2O-tf-Spec CODY