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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-11-30

BENEFITS PLAN FOR RESTORING THE
UN1oN,--We would accordingly submit to
the Congress which is to re-assemble in
Washington on the first Monday in, Decem-
Der a new constitutional amendment, or a
modification Of that before the States, so as
to embrace, not the cheating proposition of
impartial suffrage, but universal suffrage
and universal amnesty as the basis of
southern restoration The universal suffrage
we mean as the admission to the ballot-hox
Of all races and colors, of twenty one years of
age, except criminals and lunatcs and In
dams not taxed and The amnesty we mean
is one which will reach from the rebel bush
whacker to jeff. Davis and his Cabinet, be-
ginning with the release of Davis. We
would further propose the enforcemento of this
settlement upon the :ebelious South as Pres
ident johnson enforced the amendment ahol-
ishing slavery. To this end, an act Of Con-
gress requiring the President to place an ar
my Of 100,0 Or 100000 men under Gen :.
Grant for the purpose of hurrying up. the
good work in the excluded States would be
a good thing. Something of this sort is re-
CURED to convince those States and their peo-
pie that an unsuccessful rebellion bring its
pains and penalties, aud that it is the victor,
and not the vanquished, that dictates the
treaty Of peace.-1Veac York Herald, 20M
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I'm a UOflin-A Ludicr0us Scene.

IA few mornings since, as some Of the
Seventh Ward police were resting from their
beats, they were surprised at finding near
the station coffin, in which was the body of
man prepared for burial, but from the
snoring Of the occupant they were satisfied
that he was not yet ready for interment.
With the exception Of the snoring, the body
presented every appearance of being genu-.
ing corpse-the jaws being bandaged, fin.
gers clasped, and the usual copper cents en-
closed in. paper on the eyes. The officers
did not take long to make up their minds
what to do with the occupant, and they
forthwith aroused him, when the 'corpse,"
after one or two turnings, arose and sat up.
right, and after staring around, he asked,
very coolly, "Where in the ID am / 2"
One Of the officers having laughed until it
was impossible to laugh more, volunteered
to explain, and finally the corpse was helped
out, when he took stand at the foot of the
coffin and very solemnly remarked: ''This
is what we all have to come to, but never
thought | would come to it while I lived.
One thing this joke has done for me, I'll new
er drink any more, Tor know that | will
always think OF this scene. Mot Varnum is a
sober man I After these remarks, which
were made in manner that showed he was
in earnest, the officers allowed him to de-
part. .ss9 a3ss 9f5 74eT
The joke was explained the next morn
ing 1t appears that some citizens attempted
to carry him, to the station, and seeing the
coffin in yard near by, (where it had been
left by an officer Of the Freednen's Bureau
some days before formed this plan, think
ing that when he awoke he would make a
resolution to stop drinking, and is said that
thus far the victim of this practical joke
gves all bar-rooms wide berth --Suaday
Herald f
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Kicl,anoma .4drcrsise,,, cmss.
JOHN G.. EFF FIN GER,
WITH
JONES & HEWETT
COMMISSION AND TORW ABIDING MERCHANTS,

No. 6, 18th. Street, Betceen Main Dc Cary,
81 u gdjo RICHMOND VI. f@ssf taa4
Will give their special attention to the Sale OF
Tobacco, Grain, Live Stock, Merchandise and
County Produce generally, and tothe Purchase OF
Goods on orders, pedging to give therstrictper-
sona attention to any business entrusted to them.
va Parties making consignments, liberal ad-
vances made. f RAD st
We are well insured, sufficient to cover all con-
signments.
Z BAGS FURNISHED AT THE SHORTEST
So @4 ' NOTICE. ttt
REFERENCES IN AUGUSTA:
Mcclure & Bnmeardner, S. NJ. Woodward
Bro, A. NJ Pierceand Baker Brothers, Stanton;
Eli Hogshead ESQ.,, Meredith Hogshead and
A. Sproul, Niddelrook "A. W. Anderson, Moi
fett's Creek; Bumgar1ner Lipke, and VIM +.
Smith Greenville; Nelson, Giils Co., and
Oft, Spencer Co., Midway John f. King 4
Co., JtS Wallace. and Peter Hanger, Waynes-
horo: William McConlb; and F.. Schumacher 4
Co, Fishersville Effineer & Walker, and VIM.
Crawford, Mt Sidney: Kemper& Patterson, and
Benz Craig, Mt Meridian; Henry Koiner, Jno F.
Patterson and Toariuss Koyner. koiners Store;
DR.. Saml kennerly, Hernlitage;I nj. Parkins.
and VIM. Crawford. Esq, Willow Spout. ?. Il.
Wheeler \ Co., Moscow.
Feb 23-tf
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The receipts from customs last week were
81, 600, 900 in gold
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lsaa8j So Business ards. r
i9q INSURANCE COMPANY
OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
CHARTERED CAPi. ,L-------------$ $500, 600.


HSSTI S-----=----$ T5J,CUV
This COMP ANY has resumed business in WIN
CHESTER at the new office on Water ST., form
erlv occupied BY R. Y Conrad, ESQ.,, as a 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. 8, 1865 If Staunton, Va.
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tx 0sOMic " offices.


TIME stated convocations Of Union Royal\ ~
Arch Chapter No. 2, are held at the Nz
Masonic Hall, in the town ofStaunton, on the
SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of each month, be-
tween the lst day Of October and the LIST day OF
April and on the SECOND Tuesday of each month,
between the lst day of April and the LIST day OF
October. M
Transient Companions in goodstanding care fra
ternally invited to attend. aa
By Order of the M. e. High Priest
JAMES F. PATTERSON, Sec'ry.
September 8, l865-tf.
TIME stated communications ofStaunton a
Lodge No. 10, of Free and Accepted Xxx
Masons, are held at the Masonic Hall on thew y
SECOND and LAST FRIDAY of each month.
Transient Brethren in good standing are fra.
ternally invited to attend.
By Order Of the Worshipful Master, 9
JAMES F. PATTERSON. See'rJ
September 9th, l8s5.--tf
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Che 5taunton Uinoifator,
ADyERTIsING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted at the rate OF
One Dollar per square of Ten Lines, orless, Tor es-
cry insertion. Unless the number OF Insertions DC
marked upon the rnanuscriptit will be published
until forbid and charged accordingly.
!. Obituaries, Announcements OF tanolaa'es iol
Office. Communities tons calling upon, advocating
or opposing Candidates, andail, Communications
or Notices Of personal Or private character or
intended or calculated to promote any private en-
terprse or interest, will be charged for as adver-
tisements. tss4-s Fl 4sz7 rs ..vs3t
rs Special Notices 20 cents per line for every
insertion. ss5 ts7
mg-A liberal arrangement made with those
who Advertise for THREzj SIX or TwELvEmonths.
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) BY MISS MARY A. M INTosH. qg
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08
Foreign News.

HALIFAX, May THE steamer China
from Liverpool the 25th, via Qneens
town arrived this morning, Her dates
are two days later than received.
The steamer Propontis arrived al Liv
erpool on the 9th of April. with the pas
sengers of the steamship City Of Wash
ington on board. The latter had heI
machinery disabled. and would proceed
under sail.
LIVERPOOL, April 23 Cotton sales to
day of 5000 bales, including 1000 t.
Spectators Market dull and slightly
declined middliug upland, about l43a
l5c Breadstuffs, dull. Provisions, Hat
LONDON, April 23-Consols closed at
96sa96f American stocks, U. s. 5 2Os.
69ia7O4. Illinois shares, 79!a30 Erie
shares, 5lta52
1t is stated that Austria has definitely
determined upon adopting energetic
military measures in Venitia.
The Reform bill has passed the House
of Commons by a majority of25
The German news is conflicting
There is considerable uneasiness as tC
the relations between Austria and Italy
but tie Italian Government denies hav
ing any warlike intention
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Jes' sor'-" Exactly l'-Solon Shingle said
they were there every>time" II he felt owl
ey" in the morning he took Plantation Bitters;
If he felt weary at night he took Plantation BIT
ters; If he lacked appetite was weak, iAnguid
or mentally oppressed, he took Plantation Bit
tiers and they never failed 10 set him on his
pins square and firm.
Few persons want any better authority but
as 'ome may Just read the following;
owe much TO you, for
verify believe the Plantation Bitters have saved
my l'fe REV. w. II. wAG0NER,
Madrid, N. Y"
l havo been great suher
er from Dyspepsia, and had to abandon preach
ing. The Plantation Bit
ters have cured me.
REV G. A. WILDWOOD,
New York City.
bad lost all appetite
was SO weak and enervated could hardly walk,
and had perfect dread of society.
The Plantation Bitters havc set me all right
JAMES HEIMINWAY,
ST. Louis, Mo"
The Plantation Bitters have
cured me OF a arrangement of the Kidneys and
Urinary Organs, that distressed me for years.
They act like charm. e. {. MOORE,
25i Broadway, New York"
Mrs. U. N. DEVoE, manager of the Union
Home School for Soldiers Children, says she
has given il 20 tho weak and invalid children
under her charge with the most happy and graf
flying results" We have received over hun
dred reams OF such certificates but no advertise
ment is so effective what people themselves
say of q good article. Our fortune and our rep
utation Is as stake The original quality and
high character of these goods will be sustained
under every and all circumstances. They have
already obtained a sale in overy town, village.
parish aud hamlet among civilized nations; Base
imitatOrs try ~ come as near our name and style
a. they cam and because a good article cannot
bo sold ~ low as u poor one, they lind some sup
port from parties who do not care what they sell
lso on your guard See our private stamp over
the cork l. II DRAKE CO,
New York City
surutogn sp,iug Water, sold by oil
DruugstA
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The Deering Family Marder-Probs,
Confos-ea Having Committed the

The Deering Family marder-Probs
Coufo.-e. Having Committed ih
Deed. --- .rf
| fPHILApELpHIA, May The Evening
Telegraph publishes the confession o
Probst: After describing the murder o
the boy Cary, he says: The sight of tht
blood Of the boy produced in me dev
ilish and bloodthirty feeling, and de
termined at once to murder the whole
family. He disposed of the body Of the
boy as described before, and then delib
erately walked over to the house. He
entered and told Charlie, the little boy
next in years to Willie, who was absent
that he wanted him to help him do some
work in the barn. The little fellow fol.
lowed him, and as soon as he got him
inside of the barn door lie dispatched
| him with small axe he had secured
He then went back to the house and told
Mrs. Deering there was something the
matter with one of the cows, and he
wanted her to GENE to the barn. She
went and he followed, and as soon as she
entered the inside he struck her on the
head ana killed her. He then went
back so the house and brought the
children out one at time and taking
them inside the barn dispatched them
one by one, with the same axe. In each
instance he cut their throats, and placed
their bodies in the corn crib himself,
Just in the position they were found
He then covered their bodies up and
proceeded to wipe ont all evidences OF
his guilt. He then went back to the
house and awaited the arrival OF Mr.
Deering, not expecting that Miss Dolan
would accompany him. As soon as Mr..
Deering arrived in the carriage he got
out, when Probst told him that some
thing was the matter with one of the
cows, and asked him to go over to the
barn with him Mr.. Deering went along
with him, and Miss Dolan went into
the house and took off her bonnet and
furs. Mr. Deering did not even take off
his gloves before going to the barn, but
proceed there at once, followed by
Probst, who had the axe concealed for
use As soon as Mr. Deering entered the
door, Probst states that he struck him
in the head and felled him to the earth,
and then chopped at his neck with the
edge of the axe. Miss Dolan was the
next and last victim She went to the
barn, After coming down stairs and
not finding any of the family in the
house, Probst, who was waiting for her,
treated her as he had done the rest of the
family After laying out the bodies
and covering them up with hay the muir
derer went into the house and commenc'
ed searching for valuables He stated
that he got no money, but expected to
secure considerable amount. He states
that Miss Dolan's pocket book had very
little money in it He saw nothing
whatever of the two fifty dollar com
pound interest notes aud twenty dollar
bill of the same character that are Miss
Ing He remained in the house for some
time, packed up the articles found in
the black valise aud left the house
about dark His further movements
were pretty much as brought out in the
trial Prohat states chat he would have
confessed to the murders long before,
but feared if he did so he would be torn
to pieces by the nab
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08
OVER 4 nIILION D0TLARs
SAkED.

Gentlemen -" had negro man worth 81 400
" h0 took cold from u bad hurt In tho leg and
WAS useless for over year / had used every
thing could hear II without benefit until
tried the Mexican Mustang Liniurut II soou
effected permanent cure
j L. DOWNING.
Montgomery Ala June Il. 1889.
/ takO pleasure in recommending the Meu.
can Mustang Linimcnt as valuable and indis
pensabe article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches or
Calls Oh nCrBes. our mon have used II for Burns,
Bruises Sores, RhrumltisuI, sc, and all say IL
acts like magic" j II HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Nolls Fugos and
llsrndeEs Express
The spIuln ot my daughters ankle. occa-
stoned while skating last winter, was entirely
cured in one week after sh5 commenced using
your celebrated Mustang Linimont
ED SEELY.
Gloucester, Mass, Aug !, l-G5."
Ii il AN admitted iaoi that the Mustang Lint
meut performs more cures In a shorter time, on
man ana beast than any article ever discovered.
Families livery men and planters should always
have Il on hand. Quick and sure II certainly 10
All genuine i- wrapped in stoelplate sngrsv'
ings bearing the signature OF W Westbrook,
Chemist and the priDdie u : stamp Of DEhAs
BARNES Z Co over the top.
An effort has been made TO counterfeit IL with
a cheap stone plate label Look closely
Saratoga spring Water, sold by all
Druggists.
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FROM BRAXTON COUNTY.
Circnit C0urt-RegistTatioh of Voters
A Big Wild Turkey
BRAXToN c. H., April -.

DhANiON - li's pm -.
Editors OF The Register
Since our last, our regular Circuit
Court has finished session of one week
His Honor, Judge Irwin, presiding. The
Grand Jury was occupied some three
days, aud made a number of indictments
for all manner of offenses against the
peace and dignity of the State and indi-
viduals The principal part of the busi
ness was passed by until the June term
Two able practitioners at the Sutton bar,
Messrs. Anderson and Holt, were ruled
out, owing to their inability to take the
required oath prescribed by last winters
Legislature.
Though late getting start owing to
the want of official documents the
Board of Registration has finally got
under way, appointed township Regis
trars and instructed them to require all
persons mot otherwise excepted by law
to take and subscribe the required oath
before admitting their names to the
book as duly qualified voters; which, by
the way, is Il sweeping construction of
the registry law but as il admits of
tlro interpretations, the Board no doubt.
will avail themselves of the most fdrOr
able one in theory, il not in practice.
The clause mot otherwise excepted by
law" caG be construed SO as TO be in
perfect harmony with the act
creating such law. As general
thing, however, all those who can con.
scientiOusly do 50 comply with the
statnte and have their names registered.
By way or novelty, and for the sake
of variety, We will state, in conclusion,
that "a friend of ours. Mr. Samson
Friend, the other day while out squirrol
hunting, succeeded in killing the father
of all the turkics, which, in the crude
state weighed no less than fOrty.eight
pounds aud three-quarters Aside from
the tacl that it is quite u rarity tn kill
a wild turkey of any kind in this county,
the enormous weight of this one renders
the statement almost incredible New
ertheless, it is vouched for 10y ,yo wit.
nesses of unquestiUued veracity If
any of yOur numerous correspondents
will follow our example in contining
themselves To the train, ana beat our
" turkey tale" they will bo handsomely
rewarded for their pains hy your humble
servant WEEKLY
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rated riot beside him and created such
confusion and uproar as rendered speak
ing impossible. With reference to the
character of the radical cause, as illus
trated by the personal strife raging
around him, with an appeal to the peO.
pie TO remove the stain of fanatical in
tolerance from their history, aud with
suggestion of the injustice of radical
measures, as indicated by the opposition
to their discussion and the gagging used
to prevent the exposure of their iniquity
he left the stand to the undisputed oc-
cupancy of radical rowdyism, engaged
in displaying the accomplishments of
the bully and the refined graces Of the
pfgilist UPSHCR.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08
The Ameuned Tax Bill.

WASHINGTON, May The committee
of Ways and Means have addeo the fol
lowing articles to the free list f the
amendatory tax bill Candle wick, deer
skins, dressed or smoked, tlayoring ex
tracts, solely for cooking purposes
paintings and statuary productions
rakes, yarn, paper, colors, caustic, crude
soda, illuminate soda, yeast powder;
and railroad iron The committee have
restored the tax on gold and silver
watches and plate, and leave the tax or
express companies at three per cent
Brokers sales and contracts for Mer
chandize aud produce are exempted
from tax.
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Congregational ProCeedtnsss
WASHINGTON May


HoUsE-Mr Julian offered resolu-
ton instructing the Judiciary Commit
zee se 10 report bill, providing that here
Slter 5 the elective franchise shall not be
teG.eu teL;. or abridged in any of the terri
IS'.es OIL the United States on account
of race or color, and providing further
and thereby giving notice of tho fact
that henceforth no State which the
people of any of the said territories nav
reorganize shall be admitted into the
Union whose constitution shall sanction
such denial or abridgment of the elective
franchise.
At the suggestion CT Mr. Wilson. Of
Iowa, the resolution was modified so 6s
simply to instruct the ,Judiary Commit.
tee to inquire into the propriety of re,
porting such a bill.
Mr.. Eldridgc moved to lay the resolu
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08
NO. l91.
Aqua DE MAGNOLIA.

A toilet delight. Superior u any Cologns,
skin soft and fresh, to allay Inflammation. 10
perfume clothing, for headache, &C. Itisnan.
ufactured from the rich Southern Magnolia ana
is obtaining patronage quite unprecedented
II is O favorite with actresses and opera singsrA
It is sold by all dealers al 81 90 in large bottss
and by DENAs BARNES & Co., Now York, Whole.
sale Agents.
Saratoga spring Water, sold by all
Druggists
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Pn,snt ,Iedicine..-If faith would eure

Patent Medicines If faith would cure
gone the AFFECTED need only read the adyer.
tisemsnts In the papers to be made wnols
but the nostrums prepared BY these pseua' M
doctors does not often back up the iAitn n. ~
spired by their advertisements we 90 ~
mean TO condemn all 90 called patent msotSI mssIn.SIs
In this cIass We would include Goes Coasss
Balssn. for coughs, eroup hoarsenss, sesesis &C "a
Goes Dvspepsia Cure, for indigestion, ayprfssv ayspsfs
and an iroubIes Of the stomach or po. 49,. Our
have been tested in THOUSANDS o'
dealers All sell them
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08

New YORK, May The sa1annsh
Daiiv News and Herald of the Sd says
Ta.ts tba trial .I Of lanes W Dureau, for alleged
erueltv to Federal prisoners at Ander-
sonville, has been brought 10 ;n.S a G.sS
and the Commission have deterninst "t
upon findings and sentence, but VIII IUs o
be made public until passed upon pg 'ne
Department Commander.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08

Who would not be beautiful Who would not
add 10 their beauty What gives that marble
purity and distiHgus appearance We observe up
on tho stage. and In the city BELIEF II 10 no Ion
ger a secret. They use hagan's Magnolia Balm
It's continued use removes tau, frecklss, pimplss
and roughness from the face and hands, and
leaves the complexion smooth transparent
blooming and ravisbing. Unlike many cosmet
les II contains no material injurious ~ the skin
Any Druggist viii order II for !Ou, IL not Oh
hand AZ ~ cts. per bottle
We HAGAE, Troy, y. Y, Chemist
DEMAS BARNES & CO,
Wholesale Agents, y. 7.
Saratoga spring Water, sold by all
Druggists
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Eire ni PiltsburR

p1TTsBURG, May The Keystone
oil Works, owned by Weisenberger i
90 was destroyed by fire this afternoon,
Four hundred barrels of refined oil were
consumed. The entire loss is estimated
at $50 GOO; insurance $4,000, entirely IN
eastern companies The origin OF the
fire was accipental.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-08

Helmstrests iuimitabls Hair Colofing IL n9t
Jye All instantaneous dyes are composed Of
lunar egustie and more or less destroy tne vitAi
Rsir CoIoripg and has been growing IN favor
-, tv,entv years II restores gray hair 20 is
original color by gradual absOrption, In q mos,
remarkable manner. II II also a beautiful bziT
dressing Sold two siEes-Sg cents and tl-
bv al dealer.. e. HEIASTRRET, Chemist
Saratoga spring Water, sold by al
Tl~u ggfafa
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SAMUEL P. WHEELER,
wrnnNrv CnEtErTOR az

Il PENSIONS, Soldiers Claims, and Certified
AccJunts All Officers, Soldiers, or Seamen dis
.bled in the service Of the United States, are en-
,,tIed to Pensions for life, and in case of their
lsath, the widow, orphan children, mother or
sister of any such officer, soldier OF seaman, is
Cutitled to pension, and also the bounty OF one
hundred dollars, and all back pay due. Ny lee
m each cass Is FIVE DOLLARS. if the claim
tor pension is collected and No CHARGE in
Ease of failure
Certified accSlnis collected or the most reas
enable terms.
Office No $50 Fourth Street near the Court
H1use Wheeling, Va sep2l
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M. W. JORDAN,

aTiHHis w0Hs.s.--MONU IENTS
VI shd Head stones every description OF
cemetery Work executed in good style. Corn.
,...f zane and 7th Streets East Wheeling, W.
am prepared 10 nh all Orders eGtrn'ted
,t.. ID Z hope l viii merit part al public pet
.,.-Ea Prompt attention U}ft ~ o'derS from
ne '....iry inch5 "