davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1866-04-24
FIRE REPORT.

1866.
April IA Fire broke out in a turn out
Piece to the south of the works
of Estate Rattan, by which some
trash was burnt, but no further
damage occurred, occasioned by
the careleSsneSS of the Pasture
man Richard PouIaS with his
pipe, but as scarcely any damage
was done, and the owners not
demanding him punished, no
prosecution ensued.
" 1j.-In the night about 81 o'clock
a fire broke out in q bedchamber
in the 2nd story of House No. So
BPGnces Street, Westend, occu-
pied by the Washer Woman
Mary Jane Gosper. Most of her
bedding and wearing apparel was
burnt. The fire was accidental,
by the candle catching the bed
curtain or bed clothes, while the
woman was opening a window.
The fire was immediately extin-
guished by the help of people
who hocked to assistance with
water.
There was likewise q small
fire in Gallows bay Bassend the
other night, but only a few gar
ments burnt, Occasioned by
carelessness with a Cigar as re-
port says.
E. MONEFELDT,
Agent.
Royal Insurance Office, st. Croix Agen-
cy, 21st April 1866.
, 1866-04-24

VTTNDLOSTE Breve / Fr~ederiksted's
W Postcontoir Mary Bedford, Julia
Cadette, Eleonor Christian, Sarah Dover,
Eliza Edwards, This. Ellis, Fritzberg, H.
Gould, Louisa Henrikson, Sarah A. Hen
ry, Georgianna Hughes, ?. James, Mary
Irwin, P. Largen, A. Maynard, Mr.. Min
das, H. Mitchell, Fred. Patrick, Mary
Patrick, John Reusky, Sus. Richards,
Mrs. F. Schuster, Abigail Simmons,
PhiIitia Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Sus.
Simonds, Sus. Rreska, Elevera Williams,
Sus. Williams, Miss E. Wordan.
, 1866-04-24
Total S255,371 OF

Balance of deposits s 52,O7I 81
9 Withdrawals amounting to--.$163 46.
Receivers for Saturday, 28th April 1866.
In CHRISTIANSTED
J. T. Coiberg, Esq, Trustee.
A. NJ. Dam, Esq, Member.
In F~REDERIKSTED
Geo. Walker, Esq, Trustee.
f. A. Lund, Esq, Member.
GEO. BEHAGEN,
President.
St. Croix, 23rd April 1866.
, 1866-04-24
TIE AVIS"

Stristia1att8, ii, Srui4.
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CENTRAL RAILROAD

The following regular trains will be run on this
road On and after WEDNESDAY, Oct 18th.
A mail train daily Except ON Sundays) be-
tween Richmond and Saunton, leaving Rich
mond at us A NJ, and Staunton 500 A NJ.
A night mali train between Richmond and Cor
louisville, leaving Richmond at lis P. NJ, and
Gordonsville at 80 A. NJ.
4 Tri-Weckly mail train, leaving Staunton a.
A. H., for the West on TUESDAYS, THURS
DAYS and SATURDAYS.
The mail trains leaving Richmond connect
with the trains on the Orange and Alexandria
railroad.
The Day mail train connects with Stage Coach
es at Staunton for Lexington, Winchester, &c.
The train west of Staunton connects with Stage
Coaches for Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Alum,
Warm, Hot and Healing Springs, and the White
Sulphur and Lewisburg.
4 Freight train between Richmond and Staun-
ton connects with freight trains Orange and
Alexandria railroad for Lynchhurg and Alexau-
dria.
Freight will be sent to any p0inton tns Orange
and Alexandria Railroad, without change ofcars.
Va Goods purchased in Northern cities can be
sent DIRECT to any station on this road where the
company has an agent by consigning them to
STEPHEN HUNTER, General Frefgh Agent,
Richmond. The charge for the transit through
Richmond, including Wharfage drayage, storage
and commissions, viii not exceed ten cnets per
100 lbs, and heavy articles will be much less.
Freights will be collected at destination.
Through tickets can be purchased at this Office
for Lynchburg, Bristol Knoxville and Dalton
Passengers going South of Lynchburg should
take the I Is P NJ train to make close connec.
tons. Tickets to Lexington, Va, S11.
! Freight office at Richmond closed at 3 P. N.
HID. WHITCOMB.
General Superintendent.
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THE National Express and Transportation Com
pany, hare ceased running on the Central, Or
an &c and Alexandria; and other Railroads further
South, on account, they state, Of their not be-
ing able to come into fair competition with the
Adams and Southern Express Companies which
had previously occupied the roads.
The meaning of this fair competition, as ex-
planned by the Richmond Press, is that the Adams
and Southern Express companies had loaned TO
the several Roads certain sums of money, with
the understanding that any Other. Express compa-
ny wishing to use these roads should be subject to
the same conditions. The National, not wiling
to acccede 10 these terms, drew of.
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:
March Sit
STlRGlEEA:- At rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the Circuit Court Of IIighland Coun-
", on Monday the 5th day of March 1866.
Peter H. Slsven-Plain.;3f,
AGAINST AT LAW.
Sam'l Curry & Jehu Gu,n-Dyen2zssts.
The object Of this suit, is to obtain a judgment
against the defendants for the sum of Sl,5 with
interest thereon from the 9Th day Of November
1854, and to subject q certain tract Of land be-
longing to Jehu Gum, lying in Highland county
and is the same wiled to him by his father Leo
nard Gum, TO the payment Of the above named
debt, and also any other property the def'ts may
have; and itappearing from satisfactory evidence,
that the defendants are non-residents OF this Com
naonwcalth II is ordered that the defendants
Samuel CUrrs,- and Jehu Gum, do appear here
within one month after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect their
interest in this suit and that copy of this Or
der be posted at the front door of the court house
of this county, on the first day of the next county
Court.
4 copy-Testc,
j. N. SlEa: p. q. A. J. JONES, Clerk.
March 9--4t
ETTRGENEA AT rules held in the Clerks
' Office of the Circuit Court of Highland Coun-
t. on Monday the 9Th day Of March 1866.
John s. McNulty Admir- of Daniel
McNulty, dec 'd-p[asnti6, r. r,,.,,
AGAINST 14'
John Baker-Deftsl9an'.
The object Of this suit is to attach certain
house and lot belonging to John Baker, lying in
Monterey, Highland Comfy and subject it, to the
payment Of the debt, in the bill and proceedings
mentioned, due from the defendant to the plain
tiff: And it appearing from satisfactory evidence,
that the defendant is a nonresident of this Com
monwealth, it is ordered that the defendant, John
Baker, here within one month after due publica-
ton of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest in this suit: And that copy
of this order be posted at the front door of the
Court House Of this county, on the first day ofthe
next county court.
A copy-Teste,
J. NJ. Sieg, p. q. A. J. JONES, Clerk.
March 9-4t.
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O 2 T r y A. r Y


In the ncighhorhood of Tinkling Spring Church,
in Augusta County Va, on the 18th of November,
1865. MIR. GEORGE KoiSEn ST., aged 10 years. i
month and 8 days.
The deceased, nine days before his death re-
turning to his home from Stanton, came in con-
tact with the Train, and his horse became fright
ened and threw him: injurmg him SO much that
he was helpless from that time to the time Of his
death. The deceased Was worthy citizen, kind
and accommodating as a neighhor, t. tender and
atfecionate husband. and an indugent and devo-
ted father. We think it can be said Of him that
he died without enemy. IN his youth ne con-
necied himself with the lutheran Church, and,
from that daT 10 the time Of his death, his walk
and department vas uniformly that Of an cxeln-
plary and devoted christian. lie bore his suffer
ings with patience, and was completely resigned
to the will Of his Heavenly Father. The deceased
has left an afflicted wife end three children to
mourn their irrcparable loss.
May our avenly Father. give his aged and
afflicted wife grace to enable her submissiyely 10
bow 70 bis righteous ggill
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

VIZ have made arrangements with the. Publish
ess of The Old Guard, and Goaeys Laay's Book,
to club them il connection with the 'Vindicator.
For So, SO we will send, as may be desired, one
copy Of The Old Gnard, or one copy of Godey's
Lady's Book, and one copy of the Vindicator for
one year. Subscribers TO the Findicator, who are
In arrears, as wel as those who are not, and new
subscribers, by sending the above named amount,
will be credited with one years subscription to
the ''vindicator'' and be furnished with either Of
the above mentioned Monthlies for one year. Sub
scriptions to The Old Guard can commence witl
the January number, containing the likeness Of
Gen. Lee, and thus secure the series Of Confeder-
ate Generals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

ALEX VI. GREAvER was committed to Jail on
Friday last on the charge Of stealing Oats, Bran,
Corn Meal &c from JAG. Baylor, Esq, on the
preceding Wednesday night. He was bailed to
appear at the March Court himself ia the sum of
$500 and two securities, each in like sum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

THE American Hotel in this place, Col. c. T.
o. Ferral, Proprietor, is undergoing a thorough
repair and will be in excellent order by the time
the Spring travel commences. We congratulate
our people on the prospect of having shortly, two
of the neatest, most comfortably arranged, and
best kept Hotels in the State in our town.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

Mr. Jouv KELLEY met with serious accident
on Monday last While cutting some wood in
his yard 3 chip few up and struck him in the eye,
damaging the ball so seriously, that the sight will
be much impaired if not entirely lost
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

Who wants good Cgar2 We do not desire
the query answered, but suggest to those who do
to call on ". P. Johnson, opposite the Va. To-
tel, who viii supply them with article such as
they have not enjoyed for several years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

LAWRENCE D. DIE7z & Co.. ao5 and 80 West
Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Notions, Hosiery and
Fancy Goods.
This is one Of the most extensive establishments
in this particular branch Of Merchandise, in the
city, and our Merchants who visit Baltimore,
would consult their interest BY an examination
of their stock, before making their purchases.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

THOMAS W. HAMMOND, Saddle, Harness, Trunk
ind Collar Manufacturer, No. 34I ". Baltimore
street, Baltimore
PIT his young man, Of experience in the
business, and having we'll selected assortment OF
soods IN store, and desiriug to extend his opera
"ons. In the Valley, would no doubt make it to
o'o interest Of all "ho might favor him with a
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J. NJ. slEs, p. q.
March Sit

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk S
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Highland Coun-
ty, on Monday the 5th day of March 1866
Michael Trainer Plaintiff
AGAINST AT LAW
Saml Curry & Jehu Gum-Dsfts.
The object Of this suit is to obtain a judgment
against the Defendants, for the sum of $500 with
interest thereon from the 9Th day of November,
1864, and to subject certain tract Of land, be-
lon cling to Jehu Gum, lying in Highland county
and is the same wilcd to him by his father, Leon
ard Gum, to the payment of the above named
debt, and also gay other property the Defendants
may have and it arnearing from satisfactory ev-
dence that the Defendants sre non-residcnts OF
this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that the De-
PENDANTS, Samuel Curry and Jehu Gum, do ap-
pear here within one month after due publication
Of this order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this suit; and that copy of this
order be posted st the front door Of the Court
House, of this County, the first day of the next
county court.
A Copy--Teste
Al. JONES' elk.
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Aug. 4--tf.
Notice to Parties Sending
Freight 10 anad from
SaagyssfOrss

rT,HEva. C. r. R. Co. will furnish cars at Staun-
1 ton as far as they can to receive loading on
the track destined for market. Messrs Mcclure
and Bumgardner have a house Immediately on the
track and will receive produce in the absence Of
cars on reasonable terms to be settled by owners.
Goods not consigned to other specified houses or
not taken from the cars will be stored in the Ware
House of Messrs Mcclure and Bumgardner, being
the most convenient house to the track. Mr.. r.
j. Hope and Messrs Ker, Stevenson & Co have also
houses convenient for transacting this business.
II. D. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent.
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STANTON is to be Thoroughly cleaned up. II
one or two more steps were taken, no one could
persuade US that the Town Council is asleep.
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LEGAL Notices.


A Circuit Court held for Augusta County,
IA on the LIST of November 1865.
Simon P. Slower and Peter Sheets, Executors
named in paper writing purportlng to be the
last will and testament OF Daniel Stover de-
ceased.-Plainti1s.
AGAINST
Jonathan Slower, Margaret Sheets, Elizabeth
Sheets, David Stover Jacob Slower and Daniel
Slower, heirs of said Daniel Slower, dec d.
Defendants.
On motion to admit to record a paper writing
purportng to be the last will and testament OF
Daniel Slower, decd
The object of this notice is to obtain the ar-
pearance Of the above named nonresident heirs
of said Daniel Slower, decd, on the first day OF
the next term June LIST 1866, IN order that the
Court may then decide whether said paper writing
dated 18th January 1862, and signed BY and
purporting to be the will of the said Daniel Sto-
yer, dec'd is the true last will Of said decedent
The Defendants aforesaid as appears by afida-
Wit filed, being presidents OF this Common
wealth, 1t is ordered that they Go appear here
on the first day of the next term, viz the LIST day
of June 1866 and do what is necessary to protect
their interests.
AN ExTRAcT-TEsTE,
j. n. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

We have received the February number Of the
Lutheran Visitor edited by the Rev. J. l. Mil
Ter, Faster of the Lathern Church Of Stanton
Although in its infancy, it is calculated to fill a
void in the family circle, and containing reading
matter well selected to suit both youth and age,
should mcetwith 4 liberal patronage. Like every
other publication ii must be we'll patronized to
make it self su sustaining ,e
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

Z TERGlNIA AT rules held in the Clerk S
= Office Of the Circuit Court for Augusta Coun-
ty the 9th day of March 1866.
g. G. Harman who sues for Franklin Davis
Plaintiff.
AGAINST
Samuel b. Brown and John Notwithstanding.
The object Of this suit is to recover o debt of
Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Forty nine
Dollars and Sixty Cents ($8649 COY with interest
thereon from 18th October 1864, till paid due the
Plaintiff.
The Defendant Samuel B. Brown not having
entered his appearance, and it appearing by sat
isfaetory evidences that he is not resident OF this
Commonwealth 1t is ordered that he appear here
within one month after due publication Of this
notice, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest.
4 CoPY-TEsTE
JOHN PARIS, D. c.
March CIT
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NoCGu, RIDEaorR & LASGDoN, Commission MGR
chants, No. III s. Entaw St, BALI The gentle
men comprising this firm mostly Valley uen,
thoroughly acquainted with the business-arc an
xious to extend their business in this direction,
and from the high character Of the gentlemen to
whom they refer, and from our knowledge Of their
character, we feel satisfied that goods consigned
10 them will be sold at the top CT the market,
and prompt returns made Of the same
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MFRS. ELIZABETH TURNER.-Tak

Z "a RS. ELIZABETH TURNER.-Take
lNA notice that will on the 18th day of April
1866, at William Wilson's Mill, in Highland
county, between the hours Of A. M.and ?. NJ.
of that day, proceed to take the dispositions of
James NJ Terry and others, to eread as evidence
in my behalf in suit in equity depending in the
Circuit Court for the County of Highland, where
in am Plaintiff and you are Defendant, and if,
from any cause, the taking OF said dispositions be
not commenced on that day or if commenced, be
not concluded on that day, the taking of the same
will be adjourned and continued from day to day,
Or from time to time, at the same place and be-
tween the same hours until the same shall be com
pleted
Respectfully Yours &C.,
! - MATTHIAS B. TURNER
March
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On last Saturday night the Store of Capt. a.
u. Pierce was entered and Bacon, Flour, Eggs &c,
taken therefron amounting to about $50. This
is thesecond time in the space Of few weeks, that
Capt Pierce s Store has hrokeninto Cur police
force should be increased and an especial eye
should be had to the way and manner of securing
alivelhood by some suspicious characters sojourn-
ing here, and a few suspicious strangers who oc-
casionally drop into our midst
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

ga Mr. Il. RISK, Inspector of IVhiskey &C., Inspected
4c7s gallons Of " hiskey made in Augusta Coun-
~ Curing the month Of F.rparv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

WE are requested TO call attention to an error
in an article published by US some time since,
over the signature, 5. Myers in which the follow
ing sentence appeared, ''If he orr McCue, had
rot cut the piece out Of the Reli gous Telescope,
&c" 1t should have read, 'tif he had cut the
riece out, &C."
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HOGS, MASON < co.
CATTLE! CATTLE!!

WE the undersigned offer our services to the
w public for the shipment of Cattle, Sheep
and Hogs to the Richmond and Baltimore mar
kets.
By sending Cattle through our agency, they
will be taken at Staunton and sold in either of the
above cities desired without further trouble or
expense to owners. Prompt returns invariably
made. Terms liberal. For further particulars
apply to
NJ PARKER & SON,
Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-03-16

EnfrEr. FOR SALE.-That valuable Hos
tel in the town Of Staunton on Augusta
Street. or Valley road, will be offered at public
sale to the highest bidder On wednesday, the
4th day Of pril next.
1t is very accessible and commodious, and adj
mirably adapted for Country custom, boarders,
and for wagon yard, and when properly kept
did good business, and SUCH q house is in great
demand.
Terms made known on day of sale.
JAMES H. DENNY,
for heirs of Richard Ridgway, decd
N@ Spectator and Baltimore Gazette copy
law, and send accounts to this Office.
~ Refer to n. K. TROUT.
March 9--tds.
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BCRNED--the residences of W. T. Crawford, near
Crawiord's Springs end Jno Click near Mt. Me-
-
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NUTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
WEW DINING SALOON.

r RESPECTFULLY announce to the Public
4 that have fitted up the room adjoining my
Store as an EATING SALOON, and have secured
the services of CAPT. JNO. Z. MASON, so IA
vourably known as former Caterer at the Va
Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, Columbian Hotel,
Richmond, and other places. Capt Mason has
entire control Of the establishment. The Saloon
will be supplied with all the DEIICACIES the
market affords, including OYSTERS served in
every style.
10 The patronage Of the Public is respectful
ly solicited. sH
Stanton Dec lst-tf.
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Ware: Brushes, Brooms: and Importers of French,
German and English Fancy Goods, No. IS and 90
lombard St, Bai,i This is the Oldest as well as
the largest House Of the kind in the city and We
are pleased 70 fnd that or merchants generally,
who have patronized the firm, are well pleased.
To those who have thus far failed to TO so, we
would advise them to give them 3 call when next
they visit the city.
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LEGAL Notices.


XTIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk $
" Office of the Circuit Court Of Highland Coun-
ty, on Monday the 9Th day Of March 1865.
John S. McNulty, Administrator
Of Daniel McNulty, deceased
Plaintiff,
AGAINST =; In CHANCERf.
c. F. Fry, David Grove, James
Curry and Andrew McClintic-
Defendants. ,v ia Va fe,
The object Of this suit, is to attach the interest
Of David Grove, in two tracts of land-one OF 295
acres the other 81 acres, lying in Highland Coun-
ty adjoining the lands of William Hicks and 9TH
ers, and is the same land formerly owned by MI
chael Doyle and sold to James A Gardner at jul
dica sale in lS59-also to attach certain debts due
from Andrew Nc Clintic, James Curry and others
to said Grove, and subject said land and debts to
the payment Of the debt Of the plaintiff in the bill
mentioned, due from G. F. Fry and David Grove,
to him, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that said David Grove is nonresident OF this
Commonwealth ii is ordered that he do appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this order, and do what is necessary to protect
his interest in this suit and that copy of this
order be posted at the front door of the court
house of this county, on the first day OF the next
county court
4 copy-Teste,
J. NJ. SGEa, p. q. a. j. JONES, CLERK.
March 94t
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At rules held in the Clerk s
Office of the Circuit Court Of Highland Coun-
ty, on Monday the 5th day of March 1866.
Jesse B. Slaven--P Plaintiff
AGAINST AT LAW.
Sam'l Curry and Jehu Gunl-DgFs.
The object of this suit is to obtain q Judgment
against the defendants, for the sum of $l25, with
interest thereon from the 5th day of November
1864 and to subject q certain tract of land be-
longing to Jehu Gum, lying in Highland Coun-
ty and is the same, wilcd to him by his father
Leonard Gum to the payment of the above nam
ed debt, and also any other property the defen-
dants may have; and itappearing from satisfac-
tory evidence that the defendants are non-resl-
dents of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that
the defendants Samuel Curry and Jehu Gum, do
appear here within one month after due publica-
of this order and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this suit and that copy OF this
order be posted at the front door of the court
house of this county, on the first day of the next
county court.
A Copy-Teste
Al. JONES, elk.
J. NJ. sIrs, p. q.
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Saloons.

THE "OUR HOUSE"
STILL IN THE ASCENDANT!
TINE War is over, and peace with its attendant
4 blessings is now visible amongst Aus. In
proof of this have only to call the attention of
the public to the following articles received at the
ssOUR HOUSE,ss
fresh from the Northern Markets.:
ORANGES, LEMONS, PINE APPLES,
CANDIES, COFFEE, y, SUGAR,
SPICES, CHOCOLATE, TEA,
SARDfNES, FRUITS of all kinds
together with various other articles not eaumera-
ted. caye sv
Special attention is directed TO tho
ICE CREAM SALOON!
{attached to this House, fitted up in neat stylefor
the accommodation of
LADIES AND CENT? EMEN
The Subscriber thankful for the liberal patron
age bestowed upon the OUR HOUSE, and being
determined that nothing shall be left undone to
sustain its well earned reputation, he hopes to re-
eeive continuance of the same.
TIE PROPRIETOR.
Stanton, June 23---tf