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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

Friday last was day Of intense excite
ment in the Lower House of Congress. 1t
was the day in which the vote on "the Bill
for the more efficient government Of the in
surrectionary states, reported from the IRE
construction Committee" through its Chair
man Mr.. Stevens, was to be taken. This
Bill proposed to divide the Southern States
into military districts to be presided over by
an officer Of the regular army not below the
rank of Brigadier General, whose duty ii
would be, backed by sufficient military force,
to protect all persons in their right Of person
and property, suppress instruction, disorder
and violence, and punish OR cause to be pun
ished disturbers of the public peace and
criminals, either allowing civil tribunals to
exercise jurisdiction or organizing military
commissions to try offenders, and virtually
suspending the writ Of habeas corpus This
was too direct blow at civil liberty even
for Republicans, the extremists alone favor
ing the diabolical scheme. Raymond and
Banks came out in bold opposition to it
The efforts Of Stevens to close the debate
and force the bill to vote, by demand for
the previous question, was defeated by vote
of Eighty-two to Sixty-two. we trust that
it may be, as "Data," the efficient Wash
ington correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says it was conceded on that evening, viz
''That the Reconstruction Committee
Southern military government bill is forever
buried. +" If its originators were only buried
with 1t we might then have a prospect o
peace in this fair land Of ours.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

A worthy colored man, named Henry Clay
Lee, was murdered On the 2Sth ult. in War
renton, Va. He was known to have con-
siderable sum of money, to get possession Of
which is supposed to have been the motive
for the murder. Two colored men arc under
arrest as the perpetrators Of this diabolica,
deed. This is said to be the first secret MUIR
der in Fauquier for century and the only
one ever committed, the supposed motive fol-
which was money.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

President johnson called upon George
Peabody to-day as a private citizen. In the
course Of conversation, he paid that gentle
man high compliments for his magnificent
gift in behalf Of the educational interest of
the South. Mr.. Peabody, replying, said he
had some knowledge Of the official cares bear
ing upon the Executive. and appreciated his
efforts to restore the lately rebellious States
to their full relations to the Federal Govern
ment. Abiding to his residence in England.
he said there was more friendly feeling among
the people of the Government Of that coun-
try towards the United States than hereto
| fore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

Z SAD ACCIDENT IN SALEM The Roanoke
Times of Tuesday chronicles the following
sad, but singular Gndeed, to those who do
not understand the 'paycments" of Salem
ant their bottoms most mysterious) TRACE
dy: a9
Last Saturday afternoon, Miss<Letitia
Smithley, daughter Of our esteemed fellow
citizen Jonathan omithley, attempted to visit
a school acquaintance upon High street. -
owing to the late thaw, the sidewalk had lost
its bottom and as she attempted to pass
from the Jail corner to Mr.. Palmer's gate,
the pavement gave way and with piercing
screams, she rapidly sunk from view. Some
of our citizens made almost superhuman ef-
forts to rescue her from her terrible fate, but
in vain. Tie condition of the sidewalks
were such that despite every effort, life was
entirely extinct before she could be brought
to the surface Of the earth. We understand
that some Of Mr, Smithley's friends intend
having a judicial Investigation, and if SO, We
fear that some criminafity may in this matter
be brought home to our corporation authori.
ties. We earnestly hope that by preanp,
action they will prevent recurrence of SC
terrible a tragedy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

New countries have wants and habits pc
culiar to themselves. In our widely entend-
ed and sparsely settled territory, medicines
ready prepared are more employed, and are
in fact greater necessity than in the old
countries. DR., Ayers preparations have CIV
zen the public greater confidence in this class
of remedies than had ever been felt before.
Physicians instead Of discarding them, really
favor the nse Of such ready at hand antidotes
for disease, when they can be depended on.
And we wish our readers to know that in
publishing J. G. Aver & Co.'S advertisement
or any other Of like reliable character, we
think we are furnishing them as useful in
formation as any with which we can fill our
columns. -LouisriWe Courier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

The New York Southern Relief Assocla.
ton has already received $17 900 in cash
The Association has voted that $50, O0o
worth of corn shall be Immediately purchased
in the cheapest market for distribution IN
Alabama, under the direction Of Major Gen.
eral Swayne and Governor Patton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

The New York World, of Saturday pub
fishes an expose of the aGrand Army Of the
Republic" a secret organization throughout
the Mort and West which numbers SOC, 900
members. Coupled with a benevolent object,
it would seem from this expose, that it also
has in view the sustaining of the policy Of the
present radical Congress by force, if necessa-
~, and especiallyi opposition is made to the
effort to impeac CD the President. ..5~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

A WINpFALL.-A little girl, niece Of
Captain Childs, is reported to have fallen
heir to fortune ofs million and half OF
dollars. This little heiress resides in Ports
mouth, Virginia, and is thus suddenly en-
riched by the death Of a relative in England.
She is but seven or eight years OF age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

Elliotts' riot and territorializing bill for
Louisiana passed the Lower House Of Con-
gress, on the 18th, by vote of 113 to 48.
The Republicans are far from hopeful Of
getting it through the Senate in time to be-
come a law this session. It is popular with
them, aud is considered an initiatory step.
They expect to apply it to all the States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

It is stated that President johnson has ac-
ceptted an invitation from the Grand Lodge
of Massachusetts, to visit Boston on the 24th
of June next, and aid in defeating the new
Masonic Temple, if his official duties vii
hermit
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

NEW GOODS.-Just received, 20 pieces
IN Spring style prints, figured de LANES, +, !,
and A bleached and brown cottons, brown jeans,
&C., weary cheap for cash. Great bargains in fine
dress goods. WIN. POOLE.
Fob
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15
Letter from George Peabody Magnificent
V Gift for rtheaS0uthern and Southwestern
States Education of the Young.


States Education Of the Young.
WASHINGTON, I Feb. Se-George Peabody
has addressed a.letter to r. c. Winthrop, Of
Massachusetts, Hon TT. Fish, of New York,
Right Rev Bishop lIcIlwaine, Of Ohio,
General U. S. Grant, Hon. VIM. C. Rives,
Of Virginia. Hon John Fl. Clifford, Of Mas
sachusetts, Hon. William Aiken, Of South
Carolina, William NJ. Everts, of New York,
Hon William A. Graham, Of North Carroll
ma, Charles McAllister, Of Pennsylvania, G.
w. Riggs, of Washington, Samuel Wetmore,
of New York, e. A. Bradford, Of Louisiana,
George N. Eaton, of Maryland, and G. P.
Russell, of Massachusetts. He says: :" With
my advancing years, my attachment to my
native land has but become more devoted"
He gives to the gentleman addressed one
million Of dollars, the interest on which is to
be used for the promotion and encourage
ment of the intellectual, moral or industrial
education of young men Of the more destitute
portions of the South andSouthwestern States.
Besides this income, he authorizes them to
use forty per cent. Of the principal within
two years In addition to this, he places in
their hands Planters Bank bonds of Mississ-
ippi amounting, with interest, to 81 ,100,-
900, the proceeds of which to be add to and
used for the purposes Of this trust.
Mr.. Peabody says: "These bonds were
originally issued in payment for stock in that
bank held by the State, and amounted in all
to only two millions of dollars. For many
years the State received large dividends from
that bank over and above the interest on
these bonds The State paid the interest
without interruption till 1910, since which no
interest has been paid, except payment Of
about one hundred thousand dollars, which
was found in the treasury applicable to the
payment Of the coupons, and paid by man
damus of the Supreme Court. The validity
Of these bonds has never been questioned,
and they must not be COMPOUNDED with an
other issue of bonds made by the State to the
Union Bank, the recognition Of which has
been subject Of controversy with a portion
of the population Of Mississippi.
Various acts of the Legislature, viz: Of
February %, 1912; February %, 1874 !;
February 16, 1916; February 90, 1916;
March 4, 1S4S, and the highest judicial
tribunal Of the State have confirmed their
validity, and have no doubt that at an ear
ly day such legislation will be had as to make
these bonds available in increasing the use
fulness Of the present trust. '' #'.'.
He leaves the details with the trustees, re.
questing that Mr.. Winthrop may be chair
man, and Governor Fish and Bishop Nell
waine, vice chairman
The trust has been accepted and an organ
ization already effected in accordance with
Mr.. Peabody's views The trustees will
commence work as soon as possible.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

The majority of the Congressional Com
mitteee to investigate the New Orleans Riot,
have made their report. They, of course,
find all the blame attaching to the 81 unrecon-
structed." They propose plan for the Gov
eminent Of Louisiana by Provisional Gov
ernor, until "loyar' State officers shall be
elected by loyal" residents over rs years
of age, without regard to color, &c., &c.
The minority also report, with the evidence
to sustain it, that it was due to local circum-
stances that it is monstrous to hold whole
people responsible for riot provokedby in
cendiary speeches, that the same cause would
have led to riot in any city and that the
Conyentionists, in melting the negroes, count
ed first on military and then on COMPRESSION
al support. They denounce Judge Howell
as heading the conspiracy and then abandon
ing his fellow conspirators 1921
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

DOR RENT.-A good Store-Room, with
IL Dwelling and necessary out houses attached,
an excellent stand for Mercantile trade, 10 miles
from Staunton.
Also nice and comfortable Dwelling at same
place. Apply to Editor of indicator.
Feb ST f
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TTOWARD HOUSE. n z
III R1I IrIlfOR Il. FER 1CT 1867

BALTIMORE, FEB. lST. 1867.
We have leased this House and have enlarged
the Office, introduced Steam throughout hehouse,
renovated and remodeled the Water Closets, re-
papered and re-painted the Rooms and furnished
them with new carpets, furniture &c. We have,
in fact, made the house entirely new inside.
Our Tables will at all seasons be abundantly
supplied with all the markets afford. tf
We have also attached to the Hotel an elegant
Billiard Room, furnished with Tables made ex.
prcssly for us by the celebrated manufacturers,
Messrs PHELAN & CoLLENDER, of New York.
Our Bars will be supplied with the best Of
Wines and Liquors. Ss3 i
Servants attentive and polite, and every atten-
ton will be paid to the comfort ofthe Guests and
Patrons Of The House, which will be made as
Home like as possible.
Stages will be at the Depots On arrival oftrains,
also at the steamers on their arrival, to convey
guests and their baggage to the House.
BULL & SEWELL,
Feb 15-3mos. Proprietors
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

e. ~ E . -
3NTEW FIRM.-C W Hunter, recently of Jones
IN & Hunter, having associated with him VIM.
G. Nowlin, ofAppomattox Co., Va, in the
BOOK, STATIONERY and MUSIC
business, will hereafter be conducted under the
style Of HUNTER 4 NowLIN, at the former stand of
Jones & Hunter, next door to the Post Office,
Stanton, Va, who will settle all accounts, pro
and con, of the old concern and they respectful
" ask the encouragement and supportoft the pub
lie, promising to neglect no effort to crafty their
wishes, and to supply euerything in the Book and
Stationery line that may be called for.
&@l9 HUNTER & NOWLIN,
Next door to Post Office, Staunton, Va.
TARD The patrons of the late firm of Jones
~ & Hunter, are hereby offered my grateful
acknowled gments for their past support and the
many assurances of satisfaction heretofore re-
ceived, viii be great incentive to the new firm
formore jealous and diligent efforts to serve and
please them. Very respectfully, s
h Feb l5-tf IfTIeEf G. w. HUNTER. }
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ImpeachmeEt-S Of the Presi
,,, Il .N5 DENT a18 gEai

!
Mr.. Curtis, Of New York has done a good
service to the country in bringing to light
the action Of the Convention which framed
the Constitution of the United States upon
the subjectof suspending the President from
Office until tried and acquitted, in case Of i'm
parchment From Mr.. Madison's own re-
port, Mr.. Curtis quotes the following:
"On the 18th Of September, Mr.. Rutlege
and Mr. Gouverneur Morris moved
That persons impeached be suspended
| from their Office until they be tried and ac-
quilted.
!" Mr.. Madison The President is made
too dependent already on the legislature by
the power Of one branch to try him in conse-
quence Of an impeachment by the other
This intermediate suspension will put him in
the power of one branch only. They can at
any moment, in order to make way for the
functions of another who will be more favor
able to their views, vote temporary reno
val Of the existing magistrate.
Mr.. King, concurred in the opposition
to the amendment.
"On the question to agree to it:
Connecticut, South Carolina, Georgia
Aye, 3; New Hampshire, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary
land, Virginia, North Carolina No, s.
| (Madison's Minutes Elliot, vol. 5, pages
541-542 y
Upon which the New York World makes
the following remarks:
:" IF Congress shall attempt to suspend
President johnson. he has the most solid
constitutional grounds for resistance. Con-
gress has no more right to suspend him
during the trial than they have to put him
out of office previous to the impeachment
In the light Of Mr.. Curtis exposition it is
case that admits Of no doubt, and Mr.
johnson would be false to his oath to I" pre-
serve, protect, and defend the Constitution, .
| if he permitted it to be thus want only
and fagrantly violated. If Congress shall
have the hardihood to undertake what the
authors of the Constitution deliberately de-
cided should never be done; if Congress
shall attempt to invent against the Consti-
tuition a power which knocked in vain for
admission and had the door shut in its face,
the proceeding will be SO revolutionary as to
Justify and demand the most resolute and
unshrinking7 resistance 70 suspend the
| President in defiance of the Constitution will
| be as tdaringsa rebellion as was that Of the
South in 1861 It will deserve to be con-
| fronted with measures equally, decisive and
crushing. President johnson would have
the public opinion of the world on his side
because, the evidence is Of that plain, un-
technical, and conclusive character which the
Whole world can appreciate
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The Lynchburg Ttyyiniau has commenced
the publication of Gen. EARLY campaigns, by
himself, for the benefit of the Memorial As
sociations of Virginia. The proceeds from the
sale Of this, work, after dcducting the actual
cost of publication, will be devoted to the Me-
mortal Associations of the State. The work
will be a cheap one-the retail cost of the
book MOTTO exceed one dollar. The edition
will be ready early in March Letters on
the subject shonld be addressed to the FIR
gilman Office. Lynchburg, or to Mrs E. H.
Brown, Secretary of the Hollywood Associa-
ton, Box 452 Richmond Arrangements
should be made by our Cemetery Committee
to have the book for sale here and in other
portions of the county Immediately upon its
publication.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15
.Veav advertisements.

nTSSOLUTION.- The Co-partnership
IL heretofore existing under the style and firm
of Jones & Hunter is dissolved this day January
oath, 1867 by the junior partner purchasing the
interest of II. w. Jones, the senior member.
s3f H. w. JONES,
C. w. HUNTER
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|CLOAKS AND. SHALLS.-The Ladies are
" specially invited to call and examine INV.
stock of CL0AKS AND SHAWLS, all of which
are the best stylesI offer them, all other goods
very low for Cash. -. --.-ars-
Oct. 26-tJ. III WIN. NJ. POOLE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15

T OOK HERE.-Just received, several cases
IL of Heavy Boots suited to the known
wants of the Farmers-with large stock La
dies and Gents Shoes, quality excellent, and
prices surprisingly iow. t,Fo
Is Oct. H.! s-sIsv0lc WIN NJ POOLE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-02-15
We published in our last issue the new
nlan of Reconstruction which was said to

We published in our last issue the new
plan of reconstruction which was said to
have met with favor from President John
son, the Northern Democracy, Conservative
Republicans and number Of prominent
Southern gentlemen, among them the Gov
errors of several Southern States. Weread
it hastily and published-is merely for the in
formation Of our readers. We have since re-
read it several times and we can scarcely see
any difference between the new plan and the
proposed Constitutional Amendment of Con-
gress, which the Southern State Legislatures,
as far as they have acted upon it, have with
great degree of unanimity refused to ratify.
The difference between it and the new plan
is that the latter does away with the disabil-
ity clause Of the former. This was one Of
the most Objectionable features of the pro-
posed Constitutional Amendment, but it W as
not its only Objectionable feature These
have been discussed and the mind of the
South fully made up on the subject. The
new plan then comes up as nearly as possible
to the proposed amendment, not to be one of
the same. If we had good reasons for rejec-
ting the one, we have as good reasons to re-
fuse to offer the other as plan of recon
struction on our part. Leaving aside the
merits Gas far as we are concerned, } of the
new plan, it is not likely to meet with the
consent of those who hold the balance of
power in Congress. They meetit with de-
rision, as step towards the Republican de-
mands, but not quite far enough. IF we in.
tend to maintain our Constitutional stand
points and demand our rights in the Union
as Constitutional rights, apd failing to get
them, as we have thus far, to quietly await
the time when fanaticism shall be borne down
by the power of reason and justice, then it is
a step too far for even representative South
ern men to have gone and will not be sane
toned by the masses. But if the Union, at
the sacrifice Of the principles on which it was
established, and for the sake Of union alone,
is what we must obtain, with, the present
feeling Of the Northern people, We have tru-
ly made but a feeble step and must, if we
would succeed, swallow all the nauseating
draughts the fanatical quacks prepare, and
ask no questions.
We hardly think the Southern people are
ready for such panaceas for union, whether
prepared by Northern or Southern doctors,
and believe that all such, not in strict accord
with the Constitution, will, as they should,
meet the fate Of the kindred Constitutional
Amendment. l ig4ss. sH @ia
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CLOTHS, CASSIMERES. GO.

" have just eceived a very heavy stock of
Black Cloth, Black ,Docskin Cassimeres. Colored
Cashmere and Cassinets, Beaver Cloth, for gen
tlemen' overcoats and Ladies' Cloaks. Callaud
purchase before you take cold
Oct 12-tf WIN, NJ POOLE
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NEW YORK HERALD. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1867

ihe rvperai this fsordayl afternoon at o'clock, IRON
tae House 81 Prayer Ne~ark. N. J.
TOT IN --of tvphoid fsvar, Madison, y. j., MARI
IErsiNc-os wife o. Hugh A. yoier
The relatives and friends arc invited 20 attend ths
mineral, At Trinity church. Newark N. j., on Tuesday
s&erno1n, ~ hsif-past two O'Clock
VAazA>pr. AT his residence 500 East Fourteenth
street, Rsa SUDAN vAszA>pr, aged 30 yearA
Noti OF funeral hereafter
NAstruR>.-Dn Friday, November l. after short ii-
NESS, MARY JAM, the beloved vie OF Nathaniel Wash.
bu n 10 tbs sosh year OF her aga
The relatives and friends o. the family are respect
fulls invited to attend funeral from her late
dence 90 Eighth street, Williamsburg ths i.icnday)
afternoon, 81 one n'ciock.
WArS~rraur.-on Saturday, November 2, THOMAS H.
WAISwrIgRr, aged IS years
The ses Ives and trends Of the family also the
eers OF Aai!y Lodge NJ fro respectfully Inv. 20
90 attend tho funeral from his lats rcsdercc No III
ludlow street. Wednesday afternoon O'Clock.
Without further notice
WAlsn.-On Saturday. November 2 IN thu s1st year
~ her age NARY WALSH, . native Of the county OF
wexford. Ireland
Tho friends OF the family resrccsully invited n
attend the funeral from the residence of her Patrick
walsh, No 81 Arity street, Brooklyn this tsiondayl
afternoon, at two O'Clock.
WALTsES -0n Sunday. November 3, CHARLrs Wu-
IIts, the beloved and only child or Charles and
Roseits Walters. aged Q Years and IL daya
The fpsrN will lake place this Monday afternoon, AZ
two O'Clock, from tho residence or his parents No 13
Civmer street. BROOKLYN, r. ID
LafLvFg-0n Snnfay, November &, HESRY TorrvEa.
al his residence after severe Illness 10 tho 44h
or hia arc.
The relatives and frisnds or tho family also the mon.
rssnectfny invited stnnd tho FINE al from his
late resiience No lS6 schermerhnrn atrcet Brooklyn
Wednesday afternoon, at o'clock, without further
notice.
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the opposition ticks, b. successful such reforms A'e
prom SD incluoiug q quarterly osiase's
81 nvc per cent thu ,hs s'ecs WI doaoeess " e''
HANGED ID value aud economical administrator
OF the company Affairs insured.
Government securities e,peirnced gradual improve
ept under the ease 10 money ADD 'he adsaace ia I'VE
txcn,ics abroad, r7d ihs bears, to many instances
covered ther snorlp RACES a. loss espec ally 10
I'VE twen es II 1855 the boroSing demand Tor ~h ca
was a. one tiue VERY active The up
ward tcndelcy was most Marked whon mo oonds
were ootea CT coupon although tho Volume Of business
vvss trbt and the niGrSc. closed stron. SATURDAY.
IN, conversions 81 thirty or June July
no aveweuiss the SUBJ treasures from the 18th Of
October to .he lat OF tho present month inclusive
amounted 10 sls,3lo25o.
Tho satjousd statement shows the highest prices AZ
which the leading stocks sold lrsl regular beard
N each u tho following sxtnfdays:-
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FlMANclAL AND COMMERCIAL.


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soinmanaea a'sa taos - in's''.' Ssf Sein peesuas
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IN ne msiAss sn~A sNpeiieasoa nnhsalMs sehe'' a.
Ano1s1 10 acs y 'ae treasury - "e'PAs'ns As pay
Hea's "as ssF0tsS Sslslfsa ~ hos ~" uhh''fs'sa
pefseas' % ne 1'auHa 'nas 'ns'e vas no lea
LOT ~ 1na tA~t shH rpeosfao1s "eis pehtAsu neseF