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l,nmnRc to St,Iiou ndlaud Telegraph Lines.
H:tItAa, y: =, Dtccaatcz .3--Iuc Nssionud-
lat Il tele, Faph liLcs were prostsat,d tor many
mics In exert hy lie iertlhle ga:e Of "Wednesday.
The cunraEr l1r woiklcg enercet:caI,y TO put
kftm In !tcr,
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FROM EUROPE,

FROM EUROPE,
Advicesto the 9th by Ocean
Telegraph.
Interesting Account Of the Great
Ocean Yacht Race.
The Henrietta Beats Her Rivals
About Eight Hours.
Six Of the Crew Of The Yacht
Fleetwing Lost Overheard.
Confirmation Of the Report Con-
cerning the French Failure
at Corea.
Rumors Of Changes in the Aus
tria1 cabinet.
Mazzini Issues a Stirring Up
peal to the. Romans.
Full Summary Of European
News by Late Mails.
| FROM WASHINGTON.
National Bank Currency Nov in
| Circulation, S29S.G1S,579.
The GREAT SNOW STORM
AT THE EAST.
Condition of the Various Rail
roads in the Line of the s. 0rm.
Brief Particulars Of the RecEni
| Massacre on the Plains.
Geld Closed in New York al
! 1873 7.9
, 1866-12-30

WAIT BROTHERS,, Adyer1istus AE'fa
1e6 DeurbSru-A3.. receive uds -eu.cnss
for NIL rbe leading papers throughout Ehe
Eu1ttd states uhd tn rndue.
, 1866-12-30

t,<al:nu t. t;cnersli j OF. Johnston.
NTrrHls, Neeen.lser ~ superb ovaiioa was
given ~ tcn. r1! J.. Johu:!an, ii Iloiy Springs
A!i-F., on Icu,scay uisht. lie returned s5 sclna
y .:vIEET
, 1866-12-30

Arlc ot Thief.
Elw AIB.SH. !tcc. -?.-.rout StEer, :rrnstei
&c Cay, Aau ltrr Flnhilty vi stolen 5; JuH4 from
suefci EL:s Ut Ltulrsille and Atw Albany ioaud
u h!s Possession. St3e1 was committed 10 tie
I.pUis stls tr;l.
, 1866-12-30

troliable yell Of laughter. It was to-, m:i u
-worsc tlan the rise and fAll Of the Raleigh
race-and, io sslEdefeuce, Smith speedily sc-
sumed his daily outdoor duties
, 1866-12-30
1IIE CHLTAN REVOLUTION.

$yAf& n,1stc Lying About the Crctan sn-
neutrality-suspicious. OF a Greek Steam :
cr-Ehhuppy Effects Of European s1f-
plcHllucy-trucf Policy Of lho 1 urkt4h
Government,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20
New Advertiser nts.
A UGUSTA FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE SHOP.

STAU n TON +,

THE undersigned respetql91ly announce to the
public that they have their new establishment
complete, and in full operation.
Having supplied themselves with tie most i'm
proved labor saving machinery, for working both
in wood and iron, and having secured the servi-
ces of the most experienced mechanics they are
prepared to fill orders, with guarantee of salts
faction in all cases, both to quality and price,
for castings and machinery of every description,
including Cooking Stoves, Cane Mills, Pillow Cas-
tings, Saw Mills, MIL Gearing, Forging, Cultiva-
tors, Harrows Horse Powers, Straw Cutters and
all other machines used in Agriculture. Plows
of all sizes fitted up either with cast OF wrought
iron shares. Special attention given to the re-
pairing of old machinery, such as Threshing Ma
chimes, Reapers, Mowers, Wheat Drills, &c. &c.
Having determined to sell at q very small ad-
vance upon the cost of production, and being
obliged to pay the cash for all their machinery,
labor and material, they are compelled to require
cash on delivery for all their manufactures. They
respectfully solicit share Of public patronage.
The undersigned are also agents for the sale of
first class Northern made iron and wood working
Machinery, Stationary and Portable Steam En-
gines Of any required power Circular Saw Mills,
&C. &C., which they will furnish at manufacture
ers' prices, freights added. Persons wishing to
buy such machinery are requested to call and ex-
anime price lists before purchasing elsewhere
ROBERTS, NELSON & co.
April 2O-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

EFFECT OF THE SECESSION ORDINANCES on
CIVIL CONTRACTS. -The following very i'm
portant case came before and was decided on
by Judge Barbour, of the Superior Court, in
New York on Thursday last:
The Crescent City Bank rs Edward Mat
thews, implicated with others. Among yes
terday's decisions was denial of the motion
in the above case to strike out the defense of
Mr.. Matthews. The question involved in
this preliminary motion is one of great i'm
portancc to all persons having business con-
nections with Southern firms during the re-
bellion. The suit was brought upon note
given by the agent of the firm of Matthews
4 Brander, if such a firm existed, interme-
date the Louisiana ordinance of secession and
the capture of New Orleans, at that city, and
was discounted by the plaintiff. Matthews
was then and is now a resident of this State,
while the other parties were residents Of New
Orleans. The defendant Matthews set W
in his answer, first, That the partnership
was never completed, being contingent on
the accession of a third party; and second,
That the ordinance of secession and civil wal
emies and thus dissolved all contracts, inclu-
ding partnerships. The plaintiff moved tc
strike out this answer as frivolous, thus
bringing up the whole question, and it was
argued at some length few days ago, when
the case was reported in full, the plaintiff ar
guins that to give such an effect to the ordi-
nances Of secession would be to give a judi.
cial recognition Of their validity and Of the
independence of the seeded States; the de
PENDANT arguing that it was merely recogni
zing de tacto state of war in the same way
and to the same extent as it had been eXcep
ted by the United States Courts in prize ca
ses. The Court sustains by its decision ths
defence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

The Commissioners appointed by the States
of Virginia and West Virginia to bestow the
Charter of the Covington and Ohio Railroad
upon such parties as they deem fit, will
meet at the Eutaw House, Baltimore, on
Tuesday, the first of May. They will then
receive and act upon proposals for the con-
struction of said road 1t is expected that
there will be full meeting land las it is known
that several responsible parties desire to COM
plete and equip this road, we hope nothing
may arise to hinder its prompt construction
Its completion and equipment is greatly
needed and will be of vast benefit to the State.
We anxiously hope for the time when the
same engine which whistles on the banks Of
the Ohio on one day, may awake the cchos
in the confines of Richmond on the next.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

Since the issuing of the peace proclama-
ton, the reports of the intended release on
parofe on the one hand, and the preparations
for an early trial of Jefferson Davis on the
other have been rife. Scarcely a paper we
pick up but contains conflicting reports on
this to us extremely interesting subject
The correspondent of the New York Ncws
says: "In regard to the case of Jefferson
Davis, would not excite false hopes in the
minds of his friends but am satisfied, from
what have learned to-day, that the Presi-
dent will order his release on parole, or even,
perhaps, his unconditional release. lie will
not be brought to trial"
The correspondent of the Public Ledger,
Philadelphia, says that the Attorney Gener-
al is busily engaged in arranging for the
speedy trial of Jefferson Davis, that he will
be arraigned before one of the Circuit Courts
of the United States upon the charge of high
treason, and, as the Attorney General holds
that there is no such thing as constructive
presence in the crime of treason, the trial
will take place either in Virginia or Tennes-
see.
We do not know that either statement is
correct and give them to our readers as all
the information we have on the subject, hav-
ing been asked by number what in all prob
ability would be done with the distinguished
captive.
! Whether the release or trial Of Jefferson
Davis will take place shortly, it is at least a
consolation to his many friends to believe that
there is prospect that he may not be i'm
prisoned great while longer. 1t is source
of modification and irritation to many Con-
federates that he, no worse than they, is held
a captive and to answer for their acts, while
they are pardoned and free from all prosecu-
tons on this score. Every act of President
johnson has tended to the restoration and
unity of the country, and none will have SO
great an effect in restoring kindly feelings
between the North and the South as the re-
lease of Mr.. Davis
If tried before an impartial tribunal we dc
not fear the result, but, as in former issues,
we again assert that the best interests of the
whole country demand his unconditional re.
lease.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20


The Civil Rights Bill, having become a
law it was but a proper tribute to Congress
that in the presence of that body CUFFEE
should, without delay, show that he regards
himself as somewhat better than his Radical
friends The New York Herald states:
During the proceedings in the Senate
Chamber on Thursday, when the eulogiums
on the late Senator Foot were being pro-
nounced, pompous negro entered the diplo-
matte gallery and took seat in the midst of
the foreign representatives. He had evident
ly studied the Civil Rights bill carefully and
thought a negro was as good as an ambassa-
dor from any of the foreign courts. He was
in the presence of the Radical Senators who
voted for the passage of the bill over the
Presidents veto, and very naturally conclu-
ded that his rights were equal to those Of any
many on the floor of the Senate or in the gal
set apart for the foreign representatives.
Now, although the colored person was pre-
vailed upon to retire, after some effort on the
part of the doorkeeper, because he happened
to get in the wrong place, it is questionable
whether, under the provisions Of the Civil
Rights bill, he was not justified in conclu-
ding that he had the same privilege to sit in
the gallery as anybody else. IF he fell into
mistake in this matter, he only shared in
the error committed by the Radical Congress,
when they voted for All equality which is OBJ
noxious to the great mass Of the people, and
never can be recognized, though a thousand
laws were passed to make it legal. Times
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20


Since the passage of the Civil Rights bill
over the Presidents veto, we have expected
daily to hear of some more monstrous prop
osition about to be acted upon With the
spirit and letter of the Constitution violated
by this bill and the rights of all the States
invaded, it seems but natural to expect other
violations of that instrument and more rights
to be wrested from the States. We are now
threatened with two things, the Negro Suf-
frage bill Of the District of Columbia, which
if passed is but stepping stone to the pass
age of a general negro suffrage bill, equally
as constitutional as to declare the negro a
citizen, which is done by the Civil Rights
bill; and that the Committee of Fifteen have
at last agreed upon plan for the reconstruc
ton of the Southern States, which will be
presented to both Houses at an early day
and a two-thirds vote is confidently expected
Why is two-thirds vote desired unless it is
different in spirit from President Johnson's
policy? He surely would not veto it if it is
constitutional, and majority is all that is
necessary to carry it through. From the de-
sire for a two thirds vote on the plan of the
Committee we suspect tits not all it should
be, but that it may bear in it more of humil-
iation than Of reconstruction.
We have been, as we said, threatened ONLY
for the past week. May it end in threats
for many weeks to come. Since the Danish.
ment Of King Alchoho1 from the walls of the
capitol and the healthy signs given by the
Northern Masses in their late municipal cleo
tions, the heated, fcyerish condition of some
members has cooled, and we trust, with the
abatement of the fever heat, reason will AGAR
be allowed to resume her sway, and legisla.
ton fof the whole country take the place O
the partizan measures, which have excited
the people and wearied their patience fol
many months past.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

TIE WEALTH AND POVERTY Oh OUR
STATEsMEN.-Jefferson died comparatively
poor. Indeed, if Congress had not purchased
his library, and given for it five times its
value, he would with difficulty have kept the
wolf from his door.
Madison saved money, and was Compare
lively rich. 70 add to his fortune, however,
or rather that of his widow, Congress pur
chased his manuscript papers, and paid $50
900.
James Monroe, the sixth President Of the
United States, died so poor that his remains
found a resting place through the charity Of
one of his friends.
John Quincy Adams left some $50, 900,
the result of industry, prudence and inhcri-
lance. He was man of method aud econ
omy.
Martin Van Buren, died very rich
Throughout his political life he studiously
looked out for his own interests. 1t is not
believed that he ever spent thirty shillmgs in
politics. His party shook the bush and he
caught the bird.
Henry Clay left very handsome estate
It probably exceeded 100000. He was a
prudent manager, and was scrupulously an
honest man.
James K Polk left about $3.50, 900
| $50, 600 of which he saved from his Presi-
dency Of four years.
Daniel Webster squandered some millions
in his lifetime, the product of his professional
speculation. He died leaving his property
to his children and his debts to his friends
The former sold for less than $40, 900, the
latter considerably exceeded $3.50, 900.
John Tyler left $50, 900. Before he was
President he was bankrupt In office ht
husbanded his means; and then married ;
rich wife.
Zachary Taylor left $3.50, 900.
Willard Fillmore is wealthy man, an(
keeps his money in strong box. 1t vii
not be squandered in speculation or extrava
gance.
Frank Pierce saved some $50, 900 from
his term of service.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

The Stockholders meeting of the Manas-
sas Gap Railroad Company at Alexandra
has adjourned. They determined to borrow
sufficient funds to repair their road from Stras.
burg to Alexandra, or to sell their road and its
franchises from Strasburg to Harrisonburg
to accomplish the above purpose. 1t is not
likely that they can borrow anything, and
they can not sell, as their mortgage prevents
clear transfer Of any part Of their road
If the bond-holders will sell their bonds at
the market value, and thus enable the Val
ley Railroad or some other company to buy
and negotiate with the Manassas company for
their road and charter from Harrisonburg to
Winchester, the Manassas company will be
enabled to repair the road from Strasburg to
Alexandria. But should the bond-holders
refuse to sell, the only way in which they
can realize anything on their bonds is by a
foreclosure of the mortgage, when they would
not in all probability realize one-half the
present price Of the bonds. If the bonds are
presented shortly at the First National Bank
Of Staunton the market price will be paid for
them These bonds can not increase in val
ue by holding them and may diminish very
much. The policy then is to sell them as in
dicated and realize the greatest amount from
them, and thereby remove the only impede
ment to- the construction of railroad from
Salem to Winchester.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

APPOINTMENT OF A JUSTICE OF TIE SU-
PREME CouRT AND COLLECTOR FOR THE PoRT
OF New York .-WAsHINGToN, AprH 16.-
The President has appointed Henry Stan
berry, of Ohio, to be an Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court Of the United States, in
the place Of Judge Catron, deceased; and also
Mr.. Smythe, President Of the Central Ma
tional Bank, to be Collector of Customs for
the Port of New York.
Mr. Stanberry enjoys the credit of having
had large share in the preparation OF the
two veto messages Of President johnson.
Therefore we announce his appointment with
pleasure -Dispotch
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20
The First Case Under the Civil Rights Bill
An Important Decision to be Rendered.

LAFAYETTE, IND, ApI ia colored
man named Barnes brought suit against a
prominent citizen this morning to enforce a
contract The defendant, for answer, sets
up that the negro came into the State in Vi
olation of the thirteenth article Of the consti-
tuition Of thessState of Indiana, which, under
pains and penalties, prohibits negroes from
coming into the State, and debars them from
all rights to enforce contracts. etc.
The plaintiff demurs to the answer, main
tanning that the thirteenth article is void and
of no effect, becuause: l. It is in contraven-
Of the letter and spirit of the Constitution OF
the United States g. It is in direct conflict
with the constitutional amendment abolshing
slavery. g. 1t is void under the first section
of the Civil Rights bill, which gives to all
persons born in the United States full right
to make and enforce contracts, any law, stat
ute, ordinance, regulation, or custom to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
The court sustained the demurrer, and the
defendant appealed to the circuit court, which
is now III session.
The case was submitted to-day, and after
argument of counsel it was taken under adj
visement Judge Gest will probably render
decisioa tomorrow. Under the second sec
ton of the Civil Rights bill he can only &C.
eide in favor Of the negro, for the reason That q
an adverse decision would subject him to the
penalty of one thousand dollars fine and M
prisonment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20
Miscellaneous.
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YER'S SARSAPARILLA Va
~ Is a concentrated extract OF -
the choice root so combined with @ ~
other substances of still greater al 81
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surely wanted by those who suffer from Strut
nous complaints, and that one which will
accomplish their cure must prove, as this has, OF
immense service to this large class of our afflicted
fellow citizens. How completely this compound
will do it has been proven by experiment on ma
ny of the worst cases to be found in the following
complaints
Scrofula, Scrofulous Swellngs and Sores, Skin
Diseases, Pin1pes Pustules, Blotches Eruptions,
st. Anthonys Fire, Rose or Erysipelas, letter or
Salt Rheum, S;ald Head, Ringworm &C.
. Syphilis or Venerial Disease is expelled from
the system by the prolonged use of this SARsApA-
RLLA, and the patient is left in comparative
health.
Female Diseases are caused by Scrofula in the
blood and are often soon cured by this EXTRACT
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Do not discard this invaluable medicine, be-
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When you have used AVER s-then, and not till
then will you know the virtues of Sarsaparilla
For minute particulars of the diseases itcures we
refer you to Ayers American Almanac, which
the agents below named will furnish gratis to all
who call for it..
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They are sugar coated, so that the most sens-
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

NJ o II G E.-All persons holding claims
Y against the estate of Jno. D. Brown decd
will please present them to P. B. Hoge in order
that it may be ascertained what is the indebt-
edness of said estate, and all persons indebted
will please come forward and settle.
ANN i. BROWN,
April 6--2m Administrative.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20
ASSETS.

T. W. Allan, Cashier First National Bank of
Staunton, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is correct to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. W. ALLAN, Cashier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20
April 18th

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of April 1866.
THOS A. BLEDSOE, N. P.
April 18th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

CHUCK MATTRESSES for sale by
~ MCCLURE & BUMGARDNER.
April 2O-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

The subscriber returns his thanks to the citizens
of Augusta and elsewhere, for the very liberal
support given by them to the late firm of Lars,
4 Timbcrlake, and would respectfully ask con-
tinuancc of the same favors to his successor Mr..
A. S. Lara.
April l3-tf J. l. TIMBERLAkE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-20

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the choice root, so combined with
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-12-06
Peter ID. Mikesell,
dasWHoLEsALE & RETAIL. DEALER IN jrne9
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS GAPS
y. Groceries, Liquors and Leotser..a ).

t1i4t- lastJ.e ~ o. odf IkGa 5TE1 rs
"AVING just returned from the Cities
H@of Philadelphia and Baltimore, with
the largest and best quality of articles in his
line ever before offered for sale IN Carroll
County, respectfully informs his friends and
the citizens of the County generally, that he
is still at the old stand, a few doors above
the Railroad, and will keep constantly on
hand, at WHOLESALE and Retail, well as
sorted stock of, Mems, Boys faad Chlldren's
BOOTS. AND SHOES,
Mems, Boys and Children's Hats and Caps,
of all sizes and qualities also a select variety
of Ladies' and Misses Boots and Shoes, all
of which will be sold at the lowest cash prices.
si - CERIEiS.} lqte/ E
A large Stock always kept on hand, such as
Rio and Java Coffees, Extract of Coffee,
Teas of all kinds, Crushedand Brown Sugars,
Syrups and Sugar House Molasses, Baking
do, Baking Soda, Sal Soda. Rice, Pepper,
Allspice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mustard, Ginger,
Mace, Indigo, Starch, Nader, Alum, Soap,
Cream of Tarter, Fish, Bacon, Lard, G., A.
Salt, Fine Salt, by the Bushel or Sack, Coal
Oil and Lamps, Dried Fruit, Tobacco, Segars.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Consisting of Portland Malaga Wines, French
Brandies, Holland and Country Gin, n. E.
Rum. Old Rye, Monongahela and good Cop
per:distilled Rectifed Whiskeys, Ginger
Brandy, &C.; ,also large lot of Bottled Liz
luors, consisting of French Brandy, Bottled
in 1851, Ginger Brandy, Blackberry, Wild
Cherry and Raspberry Brandies, Port Wine,
PtRE, intended for Medical purposes I!
LEATHER, SHOE FINDINGS, &C,
A large stock of Leather always kept on
hand, embracing Sole and Upper Leather,
! Calf Skins, Tampico and Madras, Grained
Morocco, Ladies French Finest Morocco,
Pink Innings, Bindings, &c; also, a well Sc
+; lected stock of Shoe Findings, viz: all the
differ numbers of Shoe Pegs, Shoe Thread,
Shoe Strings, Shoe Knives, Rasps, Patent
Pegging Avis, Sewing Avis, Patent Peg
jging Awl Handles, Lasting, Locks, Nails,
Rristles, Sand Paper, Gums, Lasts, Hooks,
Hammers, Pinchers, Knippers; Peg Cutters,
Rubbers, I'yelets, &claEJEa q. b
IL, ,.,saoi y. CEDAR WARE,
Consisting .ofBaskets, Tubs, Brooms, Shoe
Backing and Brushes, Wash Boards, a&c.
iEFN. bah Goods to be Wholesaled
or fetailed to suit purchasers sf,r n''d ~
aD He returns his thanks for the liberal
patronage extended to him, and will do
everything in his power to merit its contin-
uance. PETER j. 3IIKESELL.
III - q