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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

THERE were a large number of people in atten-
dance at the January Term of the County Court
on Monday last. There was no business of spe-
cialimportanee transacted and the Court adjourn.
ed on Tuesday: t14
j. G.. Wheat and J. W Baldwin, renewed theii
bonds as Notaries Public.
The estates of A. D. Chandler and Jacob Dull
were committed to Samuel Paul for administra-
ton.
The petitions of John Churchman Chesley
Kinney and others, for changes of public roads
were referred.
David Kerr, Simeon Koiner James W. Patterson
were appointed surveyors of roads
The Hotel license of Chesley Kenney was trans
ferred to J. A. Hefeifnger.
Jack and Rebecca Walker, (colored. and Ella
Zambro, (white. were ordered to be bound out
R. G.. Bickle, and H. H. Peck were appointed
a committee to have the Jail floor repaired, and
also to purchase coal for furnace in JAIL
Thomas W. Shelton and JAS w. Cochran
were exempted from Payment of erroneous taxes
Eafman (whfte) Us Barnhart,, {colored case O
unlawful Detainer. Jury gave verdict for Barn
hart. G. W. Parker's road petition-writs of al
quod dd,aauu, were granted to Jno. S. Byers, M
B. Smart 4. Sullivan, to be executed on Mon
day next. John Bernard Peyton, gentleman,
qualified as an Attorney-at-Law.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

We have received the February number of that
sterling monthly, " The Old Guard" published
by Van Evrie, Horton & Co., 1872 Nassau Street,
New York. 1t contains an able article, entitled
"Congress, not a Congress-" by G. Chsuncey
Burr, Editor, a graphic sketch of the Battle Of
Port Republic" the continuation of the interest,"
Ing story of {: Joscelyn tale of the Revolution,
t'Capital & Labor, !" and other interesting and
original prose articles intersperscd here and there
with poetry of superior grade, and Editors ta-
BILE piquant as ever.
We heartily commend 1.-THE Old Guard " as
the best Magazine published in this country. Its
Literary department is unsurpassed, while its po-
litical articles have the ring of the true metal
Its Editor boldly proclaims and advocates the
principles of l776 1887 as the principles applica
BILE to-day and de6antly steps forth in their de-
fence, believing that error can only be overcome
by fearlessly combating it, which he docs, and
that rightFalianuy Weadvise our readers to send
twenty cents for specimen copy and Judge of
this monthly for themselves believing that all who
read one number will, as they ought to, subscribe
for it. Terms So per annum, clubs of q, $40
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01
For THE INDICATOR

Editor Of the Staantoa indicator
SIR The eyes of many of your patrons
have just lit on a notice in the Richmond
Examiner Of the goth inst, recommending
Thomas j. Niche, Esq, as fit and suitable
Gentleman to ELL the office of Chief Magis-
trate of the State Of Virginia. OF all men
now living we regard Mr. Niche as the
most suitable gentleman, to discharge the du-
ties devolving on that most important office.
Mr.. Niche is we believed conceded by all
intelligent persons in the State, to be the
ablest Lawyer in the State Of Virginia. Be-
sides this, Mr.. Michie's private character is
altogether spotiess. is kind and amiable
to all persons and feels that justice should be
done to every body irrespective of caste Or
condition in life.
We sincerely trust that Mr.. Niche will
permit his friends to use his name, as a can
didate for the office of Governor, at the next
May election. We also hope that the Staun-
ton, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville & Lynch
burg and Valley papers generally, will call
attention Of the Virginia people, to the deserv-
ing character Of Mr.. Niche in connection
with the office aforesaid.
MANY VIRGINIANS.
Jan. 30th, 1867.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

WIZ learn that the question: which is the great
est incentive to exertion-the fear of punishment
the hope ofreward ?'-was ably and spirited
" discussed before the s'PhlomathesianS Society"
on Saturday nightlas by Mr. c. A. Richardson
in the affirmative, and Messrs. ]. NJ Hanger and
Pool in the negative. Decided in the affirmative.
The subject for The next debate is-"which IS
the most desirable government-tbe Monarehlal
or Republican ?"-D. E. Strasburg and Fred.
Efinger being appointed to open the discussion
On account of the modesty of the young mem
bers of this society-who, we are sure, place too
low an estimate upon their abiities-their meet
ings are not yet public; but we nevertheless hope
that, ere long, our citizens will be allowed the
pleasure of listening to their interesting debates.
Their place of meeting is Temperance Hall.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01
Stu,smtOm advertisements.


A MOTHER WAR DECLARED!
N GREAT SLAUGHTER
ANTICIPATED
determination against all High Prices and
Undue Prices.
SIMON H. HILB, splendidly equipped, is ia
the field again, with newly purchased stock OF
the MOST CHOICE GOODS, just received from
the first bouses in New York City, and selected
with the greatest care for this particular market
The stock consists principally of the following
articles:
Black and Fancy Dress Silks, all wool and half
wool Delaines, Bombazines, French and English
Poplins of every shade and quality; Linen Cam
brio Handkerchefs-e and plain; 300
Elliptic Spring Hoop Skirts-from Is to 40 Springs;
loo large Balmoral Skirts French COrsets, splen-
did lot Of White Goods and Hosiery; Ladies and
Mems Kid Gloves, do Silk and Worsted; 80 pieces
Of all wool Flannels of every shade, color and
quality; Lindseys, Ginghams, Canton Flann>ts,
Ladies Black and Fancy Cloaking; also fine
lot of
ReadyMade Cloaks, @
French and English Broad
Cloth, Cassimeres and Cassinets,
Silk and Silk-Velvet Vestings, Under
Garments, --latest Style of Hats, 900 pair
Mems, Women's, Misses, Youths,
and Childrens Shoes in all their
endless variety, both ofcity ~
li53 & EaStern manufacture.
8 i.. S. H. HILB. Z
Main ST., at Crawford Corner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

render in connection with contracts between
freed people and their employers, either in
the examination, approval, witnessing or
registry Of such contracts, or otherwise.
Please instruct your subordinates to comply
with this requirement. Labor contracts
should be in writing If possible, persuade
laborers and employers not to rely upon mere
verbal agreements they occasion much con-
fusion Bureau agents are required to do
all in their power to secure fair contracts for
the freed people, and in offering their servi-
ces for that purpose they should let it be I'M
derstood that they will be rendered without
charge to the parties concerned. =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

OK looking over the list of delegates from Ross
County Ohio to the Democratic State Convention
recently held at Columbus, we observed the name
of E. Pearson, and at once came to the conclu-
sion that he was son of our old friend ana
schoolmate Maj A. Pearson, who removed from
this county many years ago and located at Chill
icothe, the County-seat of Ross county.
We recollect well the ardor and zeal with which
our( then young FRIEND prior to leaving his native
State advocated the principles of genuine Democ-
racy and are therefore delighted to chronicle the
in State whose people would Cypress and de-
grade the State from which his respected Father
sprung, who has not forgotten the teachings OF
his Father, and who has the manliness IN these
perilous times to openly proclaim his principles)
that richly deserves the appellation of a worthy
son of O noble sre.''
In connection with the above we are also
pleased to notice the career of another son OF Old
Augusta, in the person of VIM. A. Wayland who
left this county short time prior to the war and
also located in Chilicothe, Ohio.
Like his respected and intelligent relative Maj.
Pearson, he early imbibed the principles Of pure
Democracy and has ever been guided by its pre-
cepts.
The people of his adopted city, after few years
residence among them, approaching his character
as man, and having full confidence in his polit-
ical integrity, elected him member of the City
Council, in which position he will do credit to
himself, and also to the City which thus honored
him.
There are no doubt many other young men
equally meritorious, who were once citizens of
the Old Dominion, and now scattered over the
far West, who have also risen to distinction in
the land of their adoption, butwhose stations are
unknown to US, and we are therefore denied the
pleasure of chronicling their success.
To all such, wherever they may be located, who
have proved true to the teachings of their Fathers
(and who are opposed to the degradation which is
now being attempted by the Jacobins to fasten on
their native home) we would say, that although
the principles for which you are now contending
may be at the present time obscured by the clouds
Of error and fanaticism yet rest assured that ere
long they will be dispelled by the effulgent rays
of truth and justice and their triumph made Sc
cure. 5 hfrt I
HYes, though thou lie upon the dust,
When those who helped thee fee in fear,
Die full Of hope and manly trust,
Like those who fell in battle here"
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ID ! e II


On the 18th nit, at his residence near Browns
burg, Mr. G. W. ARNOLD, in the seth year of his
age. ls
At McGaheysville, Rockingham county, Va,
January Bird 1867, of disease of the heart and
dropsy, VIM. HAMMoN, in the SD year ofhis age.
In Forestville, on the goth ult pneumonia
CARRIE LEE CATHARINE only daughter and child
of Mr. Hugh and Mrs. Hannah Lindamood, aged
months and IA days. N
Near Mt. Sidney, at the residence of g. G. Hans
berger, on Saturday 10th nit, Mrs. JOHN s.
THORNTON, daughter of Mr.. VIM. T. Morris, and
the former wife of Mr.. G.. T. Lowry-aged %
years, months and days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

DERSONAL! tlt2
i - 10000 PERSONS WANTED AT
N. B. HENDRY's STORE,
Opposite "a Hotel &c Findicator Office.
rs Noobjection to having the number increased
A general and impartial invitation is given la
dies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages and
IN all circumstances. Please call and examine,
and as consequence buy your
Fall ef. Winter Goods
At Brande6urg's Old Stand.
The Proprietor confines himself to no special
line of business. The goods which he hasreceiv-
ed and is still receiving from Northern Markets,
consist in part of 49,
STAPLE DRY GOODS,
such as Brown Cottons all grades; Denims,
Tickings, Shifting Stripes, Domestic
Ginghams, Cantons, .Calicoes.
i. LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS.
Black and Fancy Dress Silks, Poplns, Hair
and Plaid Mohair, Scotch Plaids Delaines of
different Styles and prices, White Goods, Collars
and Cuffs, Trimmings, Ribbons, Latest styles of
Lets and Bonnets, Shoes of all kinds.
MEN S FURNISHING GOODS.
Fancy Cassillares, satinets, Pulled Cloth Shirts
and Drawers, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
FULL LINE or GROCERIES. ia
Also, Hardware, Tinware, Queensware, Crockery
&c. He believes that customers will find his
goods and prices satisfactory and requests only
the favour of a trial of both.
10 Highest market price paid in goods for
saleable country produce.
rs Maryland tanned leather-an assortment
on hand and for. sale low Oct l2-tf (
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Local items.


ONSaturday evening last, in company with few
invited auditors we had the pleasure of attend
ing Musical Soiree given by the young ladies OF
the Augusta Female Seminary, under the super
vision and direction of those most accomplished
musicians, Prof Joel Ettinger, Dr.J. L.. Brown,
and daughter The music was mostly of difficult
pieces, but skilfully performed on the piano, and
could not have been learned without profound in
struction and attention. We will only say thai
the admirable manner in which the young ladies
acquitted themselves in their several parts, il
that elegant but difficult art, was in high de-
gree creditable alike to the diligence ofthe pupils
and the skill, fidelity, taste and "aptness te
teach u of the accomplished persons who preside
over that department - 7T2s
We were particularly pleased with several com.
positions which were read on the occasion. They
were written in good style, and possessed degree
of merit which would have done credit to much
older heads-being characterized by good sense
tender sentiment, ornate fancy and sprightly wit
Composition, we learn, has always engaged a
marked attention in this school, and the evil
dence Of careful training in this acknowledgedly
important department was abundantly manifest
on this occasion.
We take pleasure in saying that the supervision
under which this school is placed is a sufficient,
tho not the only guarantee, that the moral and
literary education of the pupils will be sound,
healthy and liberal; and we trust that it may
crease in prosperity and usefulness. eg,G
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

READ the advertisement of Peck Il Cushing in
another column, and at the same time determine
for yourselves to accept the invitation to attend
their extensive Auction Sale of Clothing &C., on
Monday next.
Edwin says that if you will hearken to his voicf
and attend the sale, he will make you admit that
the place to get the most for little money is al
their Auction Room.
Let us all attend, that is provided acs can raise
the spondahs,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01
Mar riGM.

| On the evening Of the Path u1t., by Rev. G
W. Stevenson, at the residence of the brides
| mother, Mr. G. HARVEY BROWN Of Rockingham
county, and Miss M. VIRGINIA Brown, of Sangers-
vile, Augusta county. a9s#
On the oath inst, in Stanton, by the Rev. W
E. Baker, MIR. BENJAMIN F. FIFER, and Miss CAR
OLINE S. BICkLE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

WE are pleased to learn that the "Thespians"
were favored with larger audience on last Fri
day night, than on any previous occasion; and
that their performance was a decided improve
ment on any hitherto given.
They will perform again on next Friday night
when they promise to surpass their former efforts.
See advertisement in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

We are pleased to state that our respected
townsman Col. Geo. Baylor, one of the members
of the House of Delegates from this County, who
has been detained from his seat for some weeks.
by severe indisposition has so far improved with
in the past few days, that'strong hopes are now
entertained of his being able to resume his seat
within short time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

LABOR oNTRAoTs.-Major General How
ard commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau,
has issued the following order to each assis-
tant commissioner
Hereafter, and until further orders, no
fees or charges will be exacted by officers or
agents Of this bureau for services they NAV
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01
S27eCisxZ Notices. f.,
CCHENCK.s sEAWEED TONE

NJ
! ~ This medicine, invented by DR.. j. II ScnENcK,
of Philadelphia, is intended to dissolve the food
and make it into chyme, the first process of diges
ton. By cleansing the stomach with Schenck' S
Mandrake Pills, the Tonic soonrestores the appe-
tie, and food that could not be eaten before using
BIT will be easily digcsted. ks
Consumption cannot be cured by Schenck S Pull
monte Syrup, unless the stomach and liver is made
healthy and the appetite restored, hence the Ton
ic and Pills are required in nearly every case of
consumption A half dozen bottles of the SEA-
WEED TONIC and three or four boxes of the MAN
DRAKE PILLS will cure any ordinary case of dys-
pepsia.
DR.. Schenck makes professional visits in New
York, Boston, and at his principal Office in Phil
adelphia every week. See daily papers of each
place, or his pamphlet on consumption for his
days for visitation.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the TWO
ikenesses Of the Doctor, one when in the last stage
of Consumption, and the other as he now is, in
perfect health are on the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers, price ST SO
per bottle, or 81 so the hafdozen. All letters for
advice should be addressed to Mr.. Schencks Prin-
cipal Office No. Is North 9Th Street. Philadelphia,
Pa. General Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes &
Co., N. Y. S. S. Hance, Baltimore, Nd; John
d. Parke, Cincinnati, Ohio; Walker & Taylor,
Chicago ILL.,. Collins Bros, st Louis No.
0cf oc-1v +
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TT0HE OLD AND RELIABLE RoUTE

nrHE OLD AND RELIABLE RoUTE
TO THE WEST, NORTHWE esq & SOUTH
WEST, is via the t.q ~ a, bin .f. Ji.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL ROAD.
Time as quick and fare as low as by any other
route. ]'.
Two daily Fast Trains from Baltimore, Sixdai-
w Fast Trains from Washington City, making
connections with the trains from Stanton, Rich
mond, Gordonseille and Lynchburg at Washing
ton City. ~ ,rtfr.sA
nnction ot Bellaire and Parkersburg, with Central
Ohio, Cleaveland and Pittsburg aud Marietta and
Cincinnati Rail Roads for all points west Of the
Ohio River.
: Elegant State Room Sleeping Cars with all I'M
provements attached to night trains.
!. Western Passengers from Stanton and the
South have the privilege of visiting Baltimore,
without extra charge, if desired.
The greatshortline to Indianapolis, Cincinnati,
Terre Haute, Columbus, Louisville, St. Louis,
Memphis, New Orleans, Chicago, &c. - -; e.-
rs Be cure and purchase yourtickets through
o. ~ Mace Won start from, you will save from
S5 to $40, and great deal oftrouble and vexa-
The only route by which through tickets or
bearsoe checks can be procured in Washington
Through tickets can be had at the. following
p r. Offices South, in Staunton, Lynchbhrg,
Gordonsville and Harpers Ferry.
L. NJ. COLE, W, I. oMIIH,
eza For further Particulars address
LOUIS ZIMMER, Gen'l Southern Agt,
Baltimore Il Ohio r R.
Jnfy a7-tf Richmond, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

THE house Of Thomas Burke, freedman in
Newtown, was entirely destroyed by fire on Tues
day night last, some of the inmates narrowly es-
capingwith their lives. The fire was caused by the
explosion of Kerosene lamp.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Undersigned under the firm and style OF
PECK & CUSHING,
having taken the 1arge.and commodious store-room
of Mrs B. Bolen, at the corner of Augusta street
and Spring Alley, in Staunton, for the purpose OF
conducting
ii General AUCTION and Commission Business, (
solicit consignments of all kinds of Goods an
Produce, to be sold either at auction or privatd
sale, at rea sonable charges.
Sales of all kinds of property attended either in
town or county H. H. PECK,
Jan4 1861 e. M. CUSHING.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

In accordance with previous announcement
Rev. Mr.. Stuart, on last Friday evening" delivered
an interesting and instructive lecture before the
" Staunton Lyceum," on the subject of his re-
cent visit 10 England. Want Of time and space
forbid the extended notice Of the lecture which
should like to give it and regret that on
account of the inclemency ofthe weather, q much
larger number of our citizens were not present to
hear it.
We expect in a few weeks to have the pleasure
of announcing that the Rev. Mr.. Munsey, the dis
tnguished and eloquent divine, will deliver a
lecture before the Lyceunl, of which due notice
will be given.
The question for debate tonight is-"W ould a
judicious Bankrupt Law be beneficial TO the
South?" R. Mauzy Esq, in the affirmative,
snd Rev w. A. Harris in the negative. ssg
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TOTHE PUBLIC GENERALLY

a THE FOLLOWING,
PR CT A M A T 10 N!
Whereas, Being armed and equipped with such
stock Of GOODS, as fail to strike the be-
holder with bewildering amazement, and please
the fancy of all; and
Whereas, having entered thefeld for the FALL
and WINTER campaingn Of trade, | am deter
mined to repulse, if not entirely vanquish, the
great system Of monstrous prices and murderous
profits, which have settled upon our whole coun-
try like mighty Incubus, sinking the poor into
deeper depths of poverty, and dragging down the
afiuent, and even driving MANY to distraction;
and
Whereas, have taken unusual pain in the Sc
lection Of my stock, and have purchased all at
the lowest cash prices, which viii enable me to
accommodate the purchaser, at the lowest posi-
BILE figures.
Therefore, |, SIMON Fl. H1LB, do herebyissue
this my proclamation to dispose ofmy new stock,
upon such terms as must give entire satisfaction:
Whereunto have this the 25th day of Septem-
Der, A. D. 1866, and Of the Independence of the
United States Of America, the ninetieth year,
placed my hand and caused the great seal to be
affixed. wasgss@ ~y..,s
| $. H: Hl1D, SEA.
Sept 2S-tf. &. ~ +
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

WE learn from the Rockingham Register that
on Wednesday of last week, young man named
Landes, living about five miles from Harrisonburg,
was practcing with Colts five shooter, and call
ed the attention of his cousin, (another young
Landes, to the accuracy ola shot aimed at a tree
The younasnan with the pistol remarked to his
companiiks you wish to see me cut the twig
just abos head, on that tree?' The man
made sport his apparent vanity, and responded,
swhy, you cannot hit me- In an instant the pis
tol was eyeled, the trigger pulled, and down come
the game The ball entered just below the eye,
probably destroying the sight, and lodging in the
head. Dr. w. O. Hill was sent for, but at last &C
counts had not succeeded in finding the ball. They
are each about nineteen years of age, andsons of
Noah and David Landcs. tesi '*sji
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-01

THO GONSUEEE ES.-The advertiser
i having been restored to heath in few weeks
by very simple remedy, after having suffered sew
eral years with a severe lung affection, and that
dread disease, Consumption anxious to make
known TO his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used, (free of charge,) with the di-
rectionsfor preparing and using the same, which
they will find a SURE. CURE FOR CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, Bronchitis, &c. The only object of the
advertiser in sending the Prescription, is to ben
eft the afflicted, and spread information which
he conccivcs to be invaluable; and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy, as it will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing. ih
- Parties wishing the prescription will please
address .sa1 REV. EDWA A. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
OCT So. il +.tE7 4 ~,