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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-10-25
OFFICE VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD Co.,
RICHMOND October 4, 1867.

VIRGINIA Central Railroads.
v and after OCTOBER lst the Mail Tram VIII
be run between Richmond and Staunton daily,
except on Sunday, and on Sunday between kich-
mond and Gordonsvie. West of Staunton inc
Mail Train will leave for Coyington on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and return alternate
days.
Leave Richmond. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -. ~
Leave Staunton for Covine ton.."......3:4S Z. N.
Leave COvington.. .j;4o a ~
Leave Staunton for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A. NJ.
Freight Trains daily Except Sunday leave
Richmond at I r. NJ. and A. NJ.
THROUGH TICKETS sold to all prominent
pionts North and South, and to Lynchburg,
Lexington, HarrisoMhurg, Lewisburg, and Other
prominent points in the West.
At Covinaton. JAMES Ia TROTTER &
BROTHER STAGE LINE connects with the
Mail Train for White Sulphur, Lewishurg, and
Kanawha. Time from Richmond or Baltimore
to Charleston, two and half days.
At Staunton and Goshen, HARMAN Gus
| STAGE LINES connect with Mail Train Tor
Lexineton daily Except Sundays and passen-
gers 90 through from Richmond OF Baltimore
same day.
! The Passenger Car heretofore attached 70
Freight Trains will be discontinued.
H. D. WHITCOMB. q
General Superintendent.
Oct lift
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WILLIAM WHOOLEY, Superintendent

WILLIAM WHOOLEY, Superintendent.
The Proprietors in resuming the management
Of this well known ind popular hotel, so long
and favorably known 10 the travelling public,s
promise in the future to retain the reputation the
American has borne, as q
First Glass Hotel.
Its locality Immediately at the Railroad Depot,
renders it convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search of health.
Bar and Barber Shop in tile House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this town are adjoining this
HOI.e.
A first class Livery Stable, under O'Toole 4
Donovan, in connected with this house.
MCCHESNEY L co. 3
N. B. Citizens of the County will be furnished
Dinner at 50 Cents and Horses fed by Messrs
Donovan l. o. Toole at 20 Cents.
Oct LIFT 49,
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TTEyTTON rARMERSy

4 TTENTION FARMERS!
IA sBURKE'S IRON WORKS, !
SrAuNToN Va, Feh.l3, 1867. !
I am still putting up the best
LIVINGSTON PLOWS- !
(Nos. 4, 8, and 6 also, No. 4. Hill side PloN >
cr put up in this Valley.
NY ! warrant all my Plows. -8N
Callaud exam inc before purchasing
W. A. BURKE.
Feb.y7 IL
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CHINA, GLAs

STONE AND EARTHEN WARE.
We are nSw receiving al China Hail. White
Corner, direct from liverpool. one of the largest
Stocks OF QUEENSW ARE ever offered in Staun-
ton and intend in the future TO buy goods in
such way and to such an extent, as TO enable
us 10 Wholesale Al Baltimore prices, freight add
ed.
The following kinds embrace only small part
Of our assortment, viz
complete dining sets-8O pieces each.
while and gold band China Tea S-ts-44 pieces
$50 sets best white granite platcs-assorted.
24O glass Fruit Jars-something new.
240 jelly glasses.
40 dozen Tumblers-assorted.
Cups and Saucers. Pitchers Basins and Ewers,
Spitoons, Fire Proof Ware. Stone Jars. jugs and
Milk Pans. also. every other article usually kept
i'll first class Queensware HOUSE.
In huying in very large quantities, in the orig
in"l packages. gives us every advantageit is pos
sblc to have in the business; consequently our
prices ought and shall be reasonable.
AS we have to paw promptly for our goods we
hope our friends will see the Importance of pay
ing the Cash or ask but for q verv short credit
PIPER, DRAKE L co.
july -, eft
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Ne learn that numbers of Pennsylvanans are
coming into our Valley to buy lands and settle
among us. This is goodnews and We advise one
and aiI that they will meet with a cordial welcome
at the hands ofthe noblc people of our beautiful
Valley.
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&lO0 REwARpM

SlU) Wv :
On Wednesday last August 2sth, youew
man hired ii horse at nv Stables to go to Ned.
Hope to IL wedding and has not since returning
AS there was no wedding at New Hope on that
day and as learn that he did moi go in that di-
rection. am led to elieve that it was a deliber-
ate attempt to steal my horse The Young man
is seemingly about Is years old. about feet 8
inches in height heavy set and had on Il black
coat with linen buster over it and grey cap.
The description of the horse is as follows
A Light bay.
about Is hands high. star in the forehead, long
slender fail, left hind foot white walks tro,s and
lopes but does not pace and carrieshis head out
without howing the neck. when ridden or driven
new pale leather Mcclellan Saddle rerv neat,
with leather girth and u pale leather bride with
black martinga.e were on the horse when hired
1 will give $50 fer the arrest and conviction Of
the thief and $50 for the return of the horse or
any information that will lead 20 his recovery.
NED BURKE
Sept. 6-tf. Livery Stables, Stanton, Va.
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Railroads.
Railroads..
vi ~
1907 Ho for the West. 1897
tREATNATIosAL DOUBLE.

~ TRACK ROUTE FOR
e. Louie No cleveland, Ohio,
Nemnh;s Tenn. St. Paul, Minnesota,
Cincinnati Ohio. Detroit, Michigan,
indianapolis, Ind, Chicago, III,
Louisville, ky.,s Kansas City, ND,
Ptisburg, Pa, CARO- inihois,
and all principal Cities West and Souh west, via
the BALTIMORE OHIO RAILROAD and its
Connecting Roads. Arrangements hare been maze,
nv which passengers going West can purcnase
through tickets iof the Virginia CENTRALLY for all
Points at the ticket Offices at Staunton OF
Waynesboro' by so doing they Will save rom
Ss to TO- on each through ticket besides avoid
mo all trouble and expense of checking Baggage
and Omnibus transfers. as there is only one chdnGs
of ears between Baltimore and Cincinnati or IN
diananni;s and 6sa tue to st. Louis, chicago,
Terra Haute. &C., besides ELEGANT PALACh
SLEEPING CARS on al night trains inns ro1'o
Is therefore the most desirable, especiaiiy "'
Families and Ladies travelling alone.
Passengers with Western through tickets per-
chased at the above named Offices have the rriV-
ilege of visiting baltimore without extra txpenso
and then rcsuming their journey West:
This is tbs on1u Route which can cheek bag
! gage from Washington City to all Western cues.
Three DAILY Fast Express Trans from "asn-
inpton and baltimore to all points West, leaving
Washington Cityas follows Mail line 80
| AN. Fast Line, $50, P. n. Express hines
s,45, p. NJ. :.
| The above trains make close connections ~
| Wheeling, Columbus and Parkersbarg, Win nA
/ Western Railroads, for all points
passenoers leaving on Saturdays will go through
| by this route without laying over ON Sundays,
thus arriving at destination in advance OF any
! other route. A.
| For tickets and further information apply -
C. S. Arnall, Agent Va. Central Railroad, SHAUN,
ton, and to Joel Wallace, Agent, va. Cen"ai
Railroad at Wayncsboro', or to =
! LOUIS Z1MMER, =.
Genl Southern Agent B. o. X. H.,
| Greensboro, n. O..
In COLE. General Ticket Agent, 3. u
| r. R., Baltimore Md.
]. l.. WILSON, Master Transportation, D.
| O. r. r., Baltimore Md.
August 23--tf.
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We publish elsewhere YER, interesting letter
from Cincinnati. in reference 10 the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad setting forth many of the ad-
v"utages the construction of this road, which
We commend to the pernsal ofour readers
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TUTAW HOUSE,
Corner Baltimore & Eutaw Streets,
Baltimore. Md.

This Hotel so popular for many years past, has
rec. ntly changed hands. The present Proprie-
tors have REFITTED and REFURNlsHED in the most
complete STYLE and will be happy to see its former
patrons and fair share of the travelling public.
Sept. 2O-lyr. -
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Died.
IlIIsIIs| IaIaa.

On the Goth inst, at the residence Of his father,
N. X. Trout Esq, of this place, Cant. f. SrnIBLISa
Trout, aged % years, 6 months and 5day.s rE1
"None knew him but 20 love him,
None named him but to praise" ~s II
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Aug. 2a-.-tf.
GNeAHS.

GUNNER .GsfesEfs.
~ BOTH FASHIONABLE &. CHEAP
We have just added to Our recent spring pur
chase large stock of Summer Goods selected
with great care consisting ofal the recent st, les
for Ladies' and Gentlemen s use. We claim to
have tlle5most desirable fine goods to he hnd in
the Eastern markets. In Ladies Goods which we
make speciality, we offor
Lawns Bereges, Grapes
Prints, Lenos, Poplins.
Ginghams, Mozambiques, Poplinets,
Tissues, Organizes, j., Grenadines
and Silks of all grades and colors. Our Trim
MINIS entirely new and in great variety t5 4
Stock of Gentlemen wear complete, from a
French Cloth TO Cotton Cashmere.
Small goods and Staples rs cheap as they ought
to lie and of the best quality.
We never buy rash goods and can give entire
satisfaction to those who " ish to get good Goods
AS we propose to make selling goods a lerma
nent business. our success depends upon selling
the best class of Goods to the best class of Gus
TONERS. 4f
WEBUY 10 GOODS AT AUCTION.
If YOU owe us d bill call and pay that We may
have the money to buy apair a, cheap rates
May loft ktY'ER l. YOUNG
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WooD ! WoeD. !-0ur patrons who desire to
psv their sa,s:riotioas in wood can do So
Bring ii III as We want to secure our winter sup
ply. without delay. ass ~ -
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The U. $. Internal Revenue Collector for this
District will be in Slaunon on the 2sth, Goth and
3oth Of October TO collect taxes due and unpaid.
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under the ~ q. I1CLSA,j N
e. sa a...sA. ,STAL7NTON. VA. ls. II
8. MANnELBAEM has just returned from Balti-
more with a large and varied assortment OF
CLOTHING and CENTS FURNISHING
GOODS. which consists in part OF City made
BOOTS and SHOES. s.v.als
HATS, DRAWERS, t
CAPS. COLLARS.
TRUNKS, SHIRTS,
. vALISEs, x,. and GLOVES
AS our Clothing 10 made at our BALTIMORE
HOUSE, from FIRST CLASS MATERIAL, We can
recommend every garment We sell. 6i8 ss5igaaa.
In conjunction with our clothing department,
we have a large assortment OF FRENca, ENGLlsH
and AMERICAN .Is99assfi
Cloths & Cassimeres;
Also, PLAIN and FANCY SILK, land VELVET VEST
IxGs which we will sell by the YARD or make TO
ORDER in the latest STYLE. which cannot be ex-
eelled formakc or, flush in the country. Aft
GuARANTEED.E Ska8 as~ss "a = = ~ = ~ =
va We return orr heartfelt thanks for past
favors and extend a cordial invitation 10 call
again. We will always try and make 1t a special
point in our business to please thee and adorh
the QUEER person. u 1888 .a990aa8 fafN3esi
9aW Very Respectfully. aa.i e.aa s.it
ba IS. .MANDELBAUM, s8
aa Hs 8asMsa4 n j.. w + NEWTON.
N.fB.--We have the celebrated BISMARK'
SHOES on hand which we are selling very rap
SHIRTS madeto order at the shortest notice
and the lowest prices ~ 81 g ahf
Sent l2-lyrs .ssfsss e-ssA elf = Psi. fJ4
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T. A. BLEDsoE, Agent, Stanton, Va.

: : n N17H7'5O1z' ztgeHt, otHt!n ION, va.
This company, we'll managed and successful for
period ofthirtv-four years offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable term
as other good companies
Its capital and income promote, as far as practi-
cable, the industry Of our State
W. L. COW ARDIN, President.
WM. WILLIS Jr., Secretary
Feb. %
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SUPPLY OF

- Il
The subscribers now in receipt of their sec-
ond supply Of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, en-
! bracing in part the following kinds, viz:
Black and Coored Silks,
! Mozamhiqucs, Ienos,
Embroidered and figured Grenadines.
Delaines, Aipxccas, Lawn Organdes.
Purcales. Parasols,
Sun Umbrellas,
Hosiery, Gloves,
Trimmings. Notions &c.
All the above goods have great, declnedsince
last season. and we promise TO sell accordingl,
AS our stock has been bought under the most
favorable circumstances and With great care we
prepared therefore TO- sell rs low as an, house
outside the cities, and are deielnin, d TO dc so
We would promise more. but rs the people are
SO often deceived in this way we decline and
only ask an examination Of our stock by all who
NAV want to purchase goods.
May lift PIPER, DRAKE h co.
CHEAPER THAN EvER.-rhe hest ~
~ Drown 0otton cher.reI Than since the war
May l7--u PIPER. DRAKE i co.
DRINTS ANT BLEACHEr COTTON at great
i ~ reduced prices. can he fornd at
May lift PIPER. DRAKE Il cos.
|COTTON YARNS. at reduced prices. at
~ May l7-tf PIPER. DRAKE / CO.'S.
nEEENSWARE "A yer, large stock Of Chi
~ ma, Glass. and Liverpool Ware jus. re-
ceived at our store on the corner ~-s
May lift PIPER, DRAKE 4 co. +
GTONE wARE-sro Gallons Of all kinds
- Stone Ware, at wholesale or retail.
May lift PIPER, DRAKE 4 CO.
re
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ONCE MORE. BRETHREN AND
~ SISTERS, / ADDRESS YOU IT sfaet

Having been citizen of the Old Commonweath
Of Virginia for the last fifteen wears, and for some
reason only known to myself, left and struck
for new country. at last landed n-the bless
ed spot known as the territory of Virginia, where
I struck nv tent bringing with ME new and
splendid lot of DRY GOODS. unsurpassed in This
market. in quantity well as quality, consisting
of Silks. y+A
Ladies Cloth, ~sse.
Il Summer Dress Goods, fAs#@
A- White Goods Of all e
n8 garl descriptions,
Ladies Cloth and
Silk Jackets
Full Stock Of
Ladies' Trimmings,
#g . Hosiery, sa 8 'is
Ladies' Shoes,
Children Shoes
Balmorals,
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NARPETING.- All Wool and Ealf Wool Car
" peting. 400 wards Of Oil Cloth, 500 Yards
OF Straw Mating and Rugs, at
May loft s. r. H1IR.S
4 NLOTIiS A full assortment Of French Cloth
~ ana Casslmeres, vestings, and Silk Under
shirts, at
May loft SH uJyp,c
I(eOTS AND SHOES A full stock Of Roots
- and Shoes, Felt, Wool, and Straw Hats. at
: May 10 If S.H. H1I.P,s
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4 MEXICAN HOTEL. Is
N Immediately the Va. Central RailAad
81 Il STANTON, VIRGINIA.
r. n. LIpscoMB, Manager.

dccHEsNEY & NADENBoUscH, Projectors.
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HIS COMPANY has resumed bnsinessin WIN
! CHESTER, at the new office on Water ST., form
erly occupied by R. Y. Conrad, Esq, as Law
Office, and are now prepared to receive applications
and issue Policies on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE,
FURNITURE &C., &c. M
All losses equitably adjusted and promptly
paid
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JNO. e. DAVIS. PRESIDENT.
JNO- &C POTTS. SECRETARY.
ea4 I. B. STARkE. GENERAL AGENT.

This company issnow prepared o insure Build
ings. Merchandise. Furniture and Persono1prcn
ertv of all kinds and also effect insurance onlife
For terms Amply to
JOSEPH N. WOODWARD. AGENT.
Staunton Va
On A. N. FAuSrLERor, Medical Examiner.
Fl req. t3th Stanton Va
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TTIGHLY INTEREsTING.

NJ Lovers OF 3Genlie IOnSOrIS, A
Mh-Nlses and Children,
Va Ri ght Minded Brothers,
Devoted Sisters G
Ia Fond Grandpapas,
~ -childspoiline Grandmammas,
Maiden Aunties,
va Expectant Nieces,
sst ~fiairhrained Nephews,
VA Radicals ofall Colors
will find ii to their advantar to call on The IN
dersie ned and Buy their Goods at the
Cheapest Store IN the 1trrihryi
IS s. II HILB,
May lo--tf Crawford's Corner, mol.
TTOGE q MASON. haa sai
I'll aGR OCERS & PRODUCE MERCHANTS
Next door 10 old Central Bank, sia
sai7z Staunfon. Va, aa
keep constantly on hand a full assortment Of
GROCERIES. FLOUR. &c.
Cash paid for Flourand Country Produce.
Nov left a8iYs fFt =
~ SACKS FINE MARSHALL SALT, just
10 received and for sale low for cash, by
Nov lG--tf AL HOGE 4 MASO.
Of\il0 YARDS 40 BROWN COTTON and
- y ~ osnaburgs, just received by ;ss
rrtN .
0Sn PAIRS COARSE BOOTSAND SHOES,
ZDU for sale .by
Nov--l6tf ~ HOGE 4 MASON.
Oh BARRELS SUGAR. 10 BAGS JAVA
~. Laguavra, and Rio Coffee, Barrels It
lasses, just received by
Nov l6-,: HOGE MASON.
90 TONS PURE GROUND. PLASTER in
~ Store and for sale low for Cash by
HOGE MASON.
April l2--tf-SpecCopy
~ KITS MACKEREL, forrale by.
~ Nov lG--stf HOGE MASON. Il
0tnEEsE AND CRACKERS for sale by
~ Nov. l0th--tf. HOGE Il MASON.
ssnTINA HALL"
" 1000 GALLONS STONEN ARE 49,
We are now receiving from Messrs. David Parr
Sons Richmond, Va, (known to lie equal if
not superior to any Stone. Ware Manufacturer in
The United States the largest and most complete
lot Of WARE cser seen in Slaunion: and wecan
with great confidence recommend this ware to
hold anything put in it. No other that we have
had would stand strong acids: this however.
we will warrant not to absorb liquids Of any kind
nor grease. as ii is perfectly inli,trviols.
Jars, all sizes: jugs do.
Milk Pans and Pots Bread Risers Water Jars
Butter Jars. Churns Cream Jars and very large
lot of Fruit Jars with Corks
~ This very superior WARE can be sold at
the same price Of country made
II will be to the interest Of all therefore to buy
from us.
PIPER DRAKE T. ~
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THE DIRECTORS Of lie Augusta
i County y. air Will meet g. !; me Office Of the
,ecre..:.;, on Friaay the 4th day Of October, a,
A H., TO select grounds. Persons having f;,vora-
bic locations are invited TO communicate with
them. 3. order Of the Board.
o. JED HOTCHKISS
i Sept. 21-2f Pc Secretary.
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Done at Crawford.s Corner. No J. Staunton
District No |. Terri DRY ofEireinia. this first
day Of MAY, One Thousand Fight Hundred and
Sxtv-Seven and in the second year of our
Territorial reign. May 10 1861.
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PRICES REDUCED

THE GREAT b ZAAR Looming
ene ar AGAIN
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Ig and rowelings
to be sold at greatlvreduced prices having struck
the Northern Market just at time when Goods
had taken fall of at least 90 per cent.
Being we'll satisfied that no horse in this sec
ton of the TERRITORY can undersell me. hope
nv friends will not fail to give me ca 4 and en-
mmine nv stock, when they will find the above
as | have represented. Therefore
cause my seal TO be affixed
\ SIMON H. HILB, SEAL
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CTONE WARE-SrO Gallons Of all kinds
~ Stone Ware, at wholesale or retail.
May lift PIPER, DRAKE 4 CO.
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Light Freight
charge of regular Messengers. Who give prompt
attention to the Delivery Of all Express matter for
Way Stations.
Goods called for and delivered without charge
for Dravage if orders are left at our offices
Ess- Especial attention given to the collection
of CliECkS. DRAFTS, BILLS. ACCOUNTS &
BILLS on DELIVERY of GOODS and prompt re-
turns mxdc.
Sy- An Q flee has heen opened at Lexington,
Va, enabling the people in that section 10 get
articles billed through from all points and with
out delay, by the Virginia Central Railroad and
en- Express line just established between Goshen
Depot and Lexington.
r. HAWKINS. Agent
Sept Gift. Ssaunton, Va.
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FDR ALE.-SIiEET'S BEST WRAP
Il PING PAPER. Also lot Of GOOD
INCH PLANK
Call on r. NJ. GUY,
at G. T. Cochran old stand
June 28-tf n ~. p.
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TOVES.-Beautifllan chap OffceStoves
y Also. the Hathaway and Planter Cooking
Stoves manufactured AT the Augusta Foundr,
by ROBERTS, NELSON l. CO.
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CHUCK MATTRASSTS for sale ~
y MCCLURE h BUMGARDNER.
April 2O-tf
a. KEGS OF NAH $50, ale ny
20 MCCLURE 4 BUMGARDNER.
Dec. 22-6mo 80
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NOR RENT.-A good Store Room, with
I Dwelling and necessar, ont housesattached
excellent stand for Mercantile trade, 10 miles
from Staunfon.
Also a nice and comfortable Dwelling ut sam.
place Apply to Editor of Vindicatoy.
Feb 8-tf.
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODs =!

oct, 4-tf
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NOTTON YARNS at reduced prices at
~ May l7-tf PIPER. DRAKE L CO.'S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-12-31
1ernss Eight Dollars per anmun,, In advance.


RESPONSIBILITY FOR CRIME.-The distin-
guished DR.. Isaac Ray, late Superintendent OF
the Butler Asylum for the Insane az Provi-
dence, X. l., furnishes for the American Jour-
nal Of Insanity, for October, an article on the
legal responsibility of epileptics, which ought
to be widely read aud pondered. This article
was suggested by the late execution, in Penn
sylvania, of George w. Winnemore FOR the
murder of Dorcas Maeilton. The prisoner
was tried without having fair chance to ar
range his defence, but it did appear in the
course of the proceedings that in childhood he
had been subject to eplleptic fits. Evidence
of similar attacks subsequent to that period
was not received till after the trial. 1t was
proved, however, that he was a firm believer
in s1iritualism, and that he was subject to
the most extraordinary vagaries which often
put his mother and sister in bodily fear.
These things were not regarded as affecting
his responsibility tor the act which was
brought home TO him by very slender evil
dence, and he was executed notwithstanding
the petition in his behalf addressed to Gov.
Geary by DR.. Ray aud two other eminent
physicians, who had given especial attention
to the subject of abnormal conditions Of mind
as affecting the question of responsibility for
crime. In regard to the religious belief OF
Winnemore DR.. Ray makes the following
very sensible suggestions; s.....
Spiritualism in any shape Is matter of
temperament rather than a deduction of evil
dence and reason; but do not mean to con-
vey the idea that the facts of snirtualism ara
entirely the creation Of fancy or fraud.
Many of them are susceptible Of proof, and
are ateSted by evidence that places them be-
yond reasonable doubt. They indicate the
existence OF agencies, certainly that have
not yet been admitted into the philosophy of
the schools. 1t is to be regretted that the
prevalent tendency is to ignore them entire
ly, rather than to make them a subject Of
scientific investigation. IL is surprising that
physicians, especially, with such well recog-
nized affections before them as eatalepsy,
somnambulism, eestacies and double con-
sciousDess, should jump to the conclusion
that all the facts of spiritualism and animal
magnetism are utterly anomalous and impos-
sible. -l4 .aa,I
Judicial murders have Of late been alarm
ingly frequent. We called attention few
days since to case which recently occurred
in st. Louis, where a person was executed
whose feebleness of intellect should have
shielded him from suffering the extreme PEN
| atty of the law. The case of the idiotic wo-
man who was executed in New Jer ey a few
months ago was still greater outrage, but
New Jersey, being foreign State, ruled by
railroad corporation, is not expected to con-
form to the usages of civilized communities.