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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-10-30
Grasshoppers in DEMONSTRATING Sight.

The plague of grasshoppers is again
sweeping over large area Of Texas Up
to last advices it had not reached Dallas,
none having been nearer than Mansfield,
Tarrant county, according to the Dallas
Herald . That paper, however, has
heard Of them at several places on the from
tier
At the Sulphur Springs on the Brazos,
in the county of Hood, they appeared in
clouds on Monday, the 21st ult., and ate up
every kind of vegetation. When they first
appeared it was thought by the campers
around the springs to be cloud, and prep
arations were made for rain they made a
noise in their flight very similar to a storm
Of wind and rain. When they came nearer,
however, they began to descend, and COW
cred the earth in every direction, consuming
all garden stuffs and other green vegetation
they could find.
The following extract Of a letter from
John H. Cochran, Esq, dated at Belknap,
on the 10th of last month, describes the first
appearance of the pest:
''On Yesterday, the 18th, [ saw sight
which | hope no mortal man will ever see
again. About 3 o'clock P NJ went to
the door, and, observing that the sun shone
but dimly, looking for the cause. l saw in
the distant west what took to be the smoke
Of an immense fire, but, on looking closer,
| perceived that it was not smoke What is
it? was the inquiry of every one, both old
and young 1t continued to approach, and
in about two hours came near enough to us
to see that it was a dense mass of moving
matter. Nearer and nearer, DINNER and
DINNER the sun shines-we see what it is.
My Lord the Egyptian plague From the
ground upward, as far as the eye could see.
on account of their denseness, was an almost
solid mass of living, moving insects-grass-
hoppers.
All who saw the sight agree that, for ev-
cry square inch of surface over which they
were flying, there must have been no less
than one bushel Of grasshoppers This body
of insects were moving ahead of northwest
wind. They were some three miles wide
and as long each way as the horison was to
us. This could be seen before they APP
preached near enough to distinguish what
they were; after they reached US the view
was very limited on account of the denseness
Of the mass. They passed over in north
east direction still we have millions left
of the first coming. This is no exaggera-
ton
up. S.-Snce the above was written we
learn that the grasshoppers have been seen
returning west"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-10-30

FIrs.-Perhaps it is not generally known
as it should be, that salt put in the mouth
will instantly relieve the convulsive move
ments in fits either of children Or animals,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-10-30

T UMBER, LUMBER.
H. CO-PARTNERSHIP.
R. H. Bell and G. R. Mathews having this day
bought out the entire interest of 7. B. Cauthorn
in the ''Steam Saw AtlP' of Hughes & Cauthorn,
and having formed partnership with Mr. G. P. .
Hughes, will continue the Lumber business at
their Lumber Yard on the Va. q. R. R., near
Milboro' Depot.
Are prepared to furnish Lumber in any guam
tty, and at reasonable prices.
Letters on business Or orders should be ad
dressed to HUGHES & CO., .
#f U Cady's Tunnel P O..
May 4th 1868. Bath Co., Va.
take this method of returning my thanks to
the public for their kind and liberal patronage,
and bespeak continuance of the same towards
the above firm Mr.. G. P Hughes is hereby
authorized to settle up the business of the late
firm of Hughes & Cauthorn.
T.B. CAUTHoRN.
mayl5th '6s-tf.
AZ O-PARTNERSHIP.-The undersigned
hvaing entered into q CO. partner
ship, under the style Of YOUNG & KINNEY, for
the purpose of conducting the Drug business, in
staunton, would respectfully inform their friends
thai they are receiving full supply of
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DYE-STUFFS, &c. j
The prescription business will be solely in the
hands of Dr.. Young, and prescriptions will be
prepared with his usual care.
W.B. YOUNG.
CHAS. N. KINNEY.
March 2Oth-tf
GTOVES--Beautiful and cheap Office Stoves
- Also, the Hathaway and Planter Cooking
Stoves manufactured at the Augusta Foundry
by ROBERTS, NELSON & co
nov23--8mo
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
MARYLAND ITEMS.

PURCHASE OF BANK-J Tome, EsI President Of the Cecil
National Bank OF Port Deposit has purchased the National
BANK OF Ekton and that institution will! he conducted
his management in the future which sufficient guarantee
that it will be efficiently managed The institution continues
under the old Board of Directors present with the
that Hon. A. j. Creswe has been President and
Gen. Sttes has resigned his Directorship-Cccil Wing.
SALARIES-The Queen Annes County School Board voted
their Examiner $1,000 In Kent the Examiner
ceives SGO and ia Cecil county been fixed Oh as his
salary.
SAM Coye the prize fighter on:the Eastern Shore
at the head Of troupe of negro mnstreIs.
HOGS DYGSGA number al Maryland exchanges sneak
OF the hogs dying from eating the
Sam W. Thomas residing Wye Mills, in Queen Anne's
county, has lost nearly all his hogs about number sup
posed to proceed from this cause, The Cecil Democrat
the ocusts have been pOwed great numbers and many
h0gs have died.
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT Is THE CHoPTANK.-About two weeks
ago hght occurred between number of
GER on the shoals the mouth of the Chopank river
known the Sands 1t appears that large schooner had
for time been committing deprcdaons upon that
ground by dredging for oysters in less depth than
the law requires and the oysermen of Tghmans Island In
order to protect their longing
and proceeded to the with the intention of driving away
the awless vessel The Of the latter however
disposed to take the joke but open upon the canoes with
shot ond rifles and for time quite lively skmish pre-
vailed The returned the fire. but as the combat
tant several hundred yards apart there was nobody hurt
by the voeys fired such good earnest the only
causuay being caused by the gun in the hands
OF Capt Alex Gibson who was in canoe One of his bapd
was severely Injured The finally retire
and lett the schoQner master of the stuaonst Michael
/ Comet
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
lDe9s3rQaIkimg
METLLaINERY y.

Having made nv a branch department of
Madam DemOrest's Emporium OF Fashions | respect
fully call the attention Of Ihe ladies To my verv su
perlOr facilities iOr
DRESS, CLOAK and BONNET MAKING.
Icut altogether by Chart, thus dispensing with The
tedious and iaUguIng process OF "trYing OH a,,.s
will please remember that my French CHAR If have
four different knds) is perfect fI for any l,rm M
cheap affair, that cannot be relied upon bu cnmr'
system of Dressmaking, for which paid an enormons
price TO n French modiSte
have just received large lot Of patterns for Snn
mer. have. also, DemOrests Bulletin of Fashions
the largest Plate of Fashions ever pnbIIshed exh,b;
ing ALL the new Styles for LaGies and Chiidren's
Summer wear 9
Ch'ldren's Clothing and Plain Sewing, done pronn,.
ly and satisfactorily
STAMPING.
have also, large lot Of stamps iur braiGing and
eRhrmdery. BY using the copper stamps aioeciher.
avoid the dirty smearing process which 50 otIep.
sIve both 10 eye aud finger.
linking, Gollerlng and Machine Stitching, neatly
executed.
All The Latest Fashion Periodicals constantly on
hand. Also, my stock OF Millinery is cohplcie.
HA ITS, BONNETS, ETC.,
made and trimmed 10 order Straw BonIes and Hats
Repaired and Bleached. A full line Ofiready made
bOnneIs. always on hand. and all will b sold al The
lowest possible prices
Also. Agent for Grover & Baker Sewing Machine.
G. y b. Sewing Machine Needles fgf sale. sinRly or
by the dozen. FANNY Il. HOFFECKER,
(At The old stand Of Miss Annie Taman) ~
my27,f MAIN STREET
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

THE MD. & DEL. R. R. TROCBLE.-On Wednesday last
Mr. H. smith, OF this town, issued attachment against
Henry NJ Alexander of New York the Maryland
and Delaware Railroad for debts due him said contractor
for building station houses, whprCupOn Sheriff Collins
seized the locomotive Gen Tilghma Clayton,
locked the wheels. The company however claim that the
locomotive belongs to them, they having purchased from
Alexander, and paid off all his claims against They
threaten to enter suit against the Attach
meEs have since been issued 10y Buckascr and Van Fosse
of Clayton and j. L. Collins of this and the turntabe
and other property has been seized VIM WOrdcn
against the and the old engine with which
is seized but the company obtained
the ground that the engine belongs Mesrs GoO-
rough and Slaughter, individually, and not the company
Mr. WOden has also issued attachment against the
tor.
The parties entering suit claim that the road is in the hands
of the until is finished Hborough that
the responsibility being shifted from other,
avoid meeting the liabilities.
On Saturday, Sheriff Collins Clay His sulky
sped by the r. r. employees just before reaching the place
when they the old engine rose from the train he
long to the p w. IL B. r. RI and proceeded down the
at full speed waving triumphant adIeu worthy officer
They returned about o'clock that afternoon, with Supt Colds
borough when they learned that the Sheriff WASN'T AFTER
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

DENTAL AssOCIATION.-The Delaware Den
tai Association met in convention at Milford.
in the parlOr Of the Milford Hotel on Thursday
l4th inst, continuing until the 18th. The
meeting was called to order at O'Clock. p.
NJ, DR.. Smith, of Salisbury, in the chair. IAfter
the reading and adoption of the minutes of the
last session, the Association went into an cleo
tlon for officers for the ensuing year, resulting
as follows: President, Dr. Jcffers; Vice Presi'
dent, DIR. Lewis; Rec. Sec'y., Dir. Marshal
Corresponding ec'y., DIR. Register; Treasurer,
DR.. Jones; Librarian, Dr. Smthers; Executive
Committee, Drs. Bonwell, Vanderford, and
Shelp. Delegates to the American Dental
Convention, Drs. Bonwell, Marshall, and Shclp.
Dr. Bonwell read an essay on general prac-
tice. Dr. Jefieris also presented an essay on
fang filling" The Executive committee ap.
pointed for essayists at the next regular meet
ing Drs. Jefferis Smith and Register; the chain
appointing for Clinic demonstrators, Doctor,
Bonwell and Register The association adjourn
ed to meet in Wilmington the second Tuesday
in October, to continue two days.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The CONVENTIoN AND THE CANDIDATES. =
The National Republican Convention has met.
chosen its standard bearers and thus opened the
great National Political Canvass of 1868.
The nomination CT General Grant by the
Convention was a foregone conclusion. 1t was
not necessary to hold convention to nominate
a candidate; the People-the rank and file of
the Republican party-did that months ago ;
the Convention merely ratified the Peoples
choice. The selection was an actof instructive
justice that the party could not ignore, and
would not ifit could. As an exchange remarks,
"his life has been their life; his triumphs
their trumphs." His popularity in the party
is the sure indication of his great popularity
before the whole country. No other man In
the North commands the respect of the South
ern people more than General Grant. While
he was their bravest enemy during the war, he
has been their strongest friend since peace was
established. Fighting to save, not degrade,
he accomplished his task by the most merciful
means that war would permit Looking to the
salvation of the country rather than his own
glory, he declined to enter, in triumphal pro-
cession, the last stronghold taken from the
enemy, and always shrinks from the manifes-
tatiens rendered by greatful people to a true
patriot. The history Of the war is the history
of General Grant; the crowning triumph of
the war will be his elevation to the Chief Mag
istracy of the Nation.
For Vice President, though there were sew
teral able men pamed, the nomination could
not have fallen upon better person than Hon.
Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana. Born in the city
OF New York, of poor parents, educated in a
printing office whilst struggling to make a
l1ving his talents soon became known and ap-
precated in his adopted State, and he now
stands foremost in the rank of representative
men. No Speaker of the House of Represen
tatives has been more universally esteemed by
all parties than Mr.. Colfax,
The platform adopted by the Convention il
concise and to the point. Reconstruction i
being successfully carried out under the Con
gresslonal plan. Suffrage is left to the peopl
20 decide tor themselves in the loyal States
while Congress is 10 guarantee that priVileg
to all loyal wep ip the South, as a means G
safety and justice. RepEdiation is a crime
and the public debt must be paid according t
the letter aRd spirit of the lay. Taxatio
should be equalizsd and reduced so also shout
the rate of interest on government securitie.
The strictest economy should be observed i
the administration of the Government. Ma
Hralized citizens are entitled to protection i
person and property and foreign emigratio
must be encouraged.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

of Iowa. W D. Kelley Of Pcnnsy yai, and Mr. amlin OF
Maine.
NOMINATION OF MR. C0LFAX ron VICE PRESIDENT.
The result of the ballots announced the president
follows:
Total number oG votes cast GiS 10 choice 32l
Mr. Wade Mr. Fenton l32. Mr.. Wilson III Mr. Col,
fax IIs Mr.. Curtin 81. Mr.. CrcSwc H. Mr.. Kelley t.
lin the first ballot Maryland cast vote for AMI
thirteen for Creswell.l
Second balot-Wadc, l7O Cofax 49, Fcnon, 40; Wilson
ll3; Curtin, Ii IIamlin 30
Third balot-Wade III Fenton, III; ColaN III; Wilson,
Fourth baOtWadc. POI Colux, Isl Fcnton, iG Wilson
81 Hamn. 2j.
Fifth Balot-Coax, 522; Wade, i2 Wilson, II Frntnn.
Necessary a CHOICE Befnr. the
the States except New York and Ohio declared unanimously il
favor of Coax. Mr. CotN therefore declared To be tn
nominee for Vice President.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
STATE AND LOCALS.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH items. We have sever
al times alluded to the efforts of Rev. Dr.
Morsell to establish Episcopal congregations at
Leipsic and Kentop. The Doctor commenced
his labors last October, holding meetings alter
nate Sunday afternoons at the respective towns,
and has succeeded iq organizing permanent
congregations at both places We give the
following items
At meeting of the citizens of Kenton, and
vicinity, held on the 9th inst, for the formation
OF congregation, according to the form of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Diocese OF
delaware, the following persons were elected
Wardens and Vestrymen MesSrs. Williams,
Arnold, Baily, Jump, Cooper, Graham, Wilds,
and Hutchinson. Lay delegates will be chosen
to represent this congregation in the COnven-
ton at Laurel. Mr. Jas. Williams was elected
Senior Warden, and Mr. Arnold, Junior War
den. St. Paui's Church will be the title OF
the congregation.
At meeting Of the citizens Of Leipsic, and
vicinity, on the 10th inst, for similar pur-
pose, the following named gentlemen were
elected Wardens and VeStrymen: Andrew
Spear, Senior Warden G. w. Spicer, Junior
Warden. Messrs. Clements, Eager, Wilson,
Lamb, Hofecker, Hopkins and Denney, were
elected Vestrymen. Messrs. Spear and Spicer
were elected Lay delegates to the Convention.
ImudHuel CDurCu Is t1e name auOpLeu IOr the
congregation.
There is strong feeling in both of these
places towards the Episcopal Church, and a
reasonable prospect of success In the erection
of church building, and the establishment of
congregations.
At meeting of the Vestry of St. Peter s
Church, of this town, last week, DR.. William
Cummins and j. II. Peterson, were elected
Lay delegates to the 2. Z. Convention, to be
held at LAUREL next Wednesday.
Sixty-four comm unicants will be reported to
to the Convention for the year 1863 1t is the
opinion of the members of this congregation
that Its prospects of growth and firm establish
ment were never so encouraging as at the
present time. A mistaken apprehension exists,
in the minds Of many, that they are not wei
come in the church, because the pews are
rented. This is a mistake, and strangers are
cordially welcomed, and there is not a member
of the congregation who would not take plea
sure in welcoming strangers and visitors to a
seat.
The young people of the congregation have
formed choir, which is rendering effective
and valuable service in the musical portion of
the service. 1t cannot be denied that the rem
dering of this portion of the church service is
delightful, and adds greatly to the impressive
ness of divine truth.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The LAST OF IMPEACHMENT.-Yes esterday
the High Court of Impeachment met pursu-
ant to adjournment, when vote was had on
the I'd and Sd articles, with the following re.
suit: guilty S., not guilty l9-same as before.
Fessenden, Fowler, Grimes, Henderson, Ross
Trumbull and VanWinkle voted not guilty,
A motion was then made to adjourn the Court
sine die, which prevailed By a vote of "a to l6,
the anti-impeachers voting no.
Thus ends the impeachment bubble, and VIC
are glad it is over. We were in favor of con
viction, and cannot reconcile the vote of the
recusant Senators with their previous decara
tlons, still We will not pour out phials of wratl
upon them while their conduct is being inves
tigated, and while we know SO little of thei
motives We are glad the matter is ended
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

PRIZE FIGHTING. a.-Delaware is becoming
the fighting ground for the pugilists and shoul
der-hitters of the large cities. They go to Elk.
ton, which is but short distance from the
State line, and when "mill'' takes place il
is always pear this line, that the roughs may
the more easily elude the .offcers of the law,
by stepping into which ever State the occasion
may require to insure safety. Last Falla fight
was prevented near Newark only by the de-
termination of Sheriff Herbert, and on Satur-
day last another was prevented near the same
place by one of the parties backing down
To prevent these disgraceful scenes in our
State prompt measures should be taken by
the authorities.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
RUPTURE CORRECTLY TREATED BY
G.. II. NEEDLEN.

at his Office, corner of TWELFTH and RACE Sis.
Phiade pha.
Professional experience in the adjustment of Me-
chanical Remedies and Supports for l6 years hss
given him extensive opportunities for practice IN this
important but neg ected branch To all afflicted with
HERNIA or RUPTURE, he can guarantee the sue
cessu application of TrusSes, specially adapted 10
each and its conditions, often perlacng radical
cure.
Ladies requiring Trusses, Braces, Supporters, Elias
tic Belts. Bandages. Syringes PessarIes, &c. Will
find Department adjoining his office, conducted by
com peteni and intelligent FEMALES
&r Banning's, Braces, FItchs Supporters, French
understandable Trusses Elastic Stockings, Shoulder
Braces, Spinal Instruments, Clutches, &C., &c.
Feb. 26. ION.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A NEW REMEDY IN CONSUMPTION.-A Phy.
sician who had Consumption iOr several years with
frequent beedings OF the lungs. cured himself with
medicine unknown TO the profession, when his
case appeared hopeless. lie the only physician
who has used it in his own person. who has any
knowledge OF Its virues and he ascribe the de-.
of health he enjoys 10 Polhing but The use
of his medicine; and nothing but utter despair and
entire extinction of ali hope of recovery together
with a want Of confidence in all Others induced him
to hazard the experiment. 70 those suffering with
any disease of the Lungs he prOfers treatment he
confidently believes viii eradicate The disease
Medicine by express. Send for acrcuar or call
on DR.. +. BoYLsTON JACKsUN,
may6-68-ly No $50 North 10Th ST. Philada.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

THE PEACH CRoP.-Every newspaper in
this State and on the Eastern ; hore now states
that the peach crop is nearly destroyed. One
OF the largest growers in this town thinks the
crop will not exceed that Of G6.
PHRENoLoGY-Prof Adkins from Sussex.
Is lccturng III this town on the science of phre-
nology. He lectures this evening at the Odd
Fellows Hall. Admission 10 cts.
Thomas f. Bayard, Esq, has called State
Convention OF their party, to meet at Dover,
on Wednesday, June 18th, at 0 clock. Each
county is to send fifty delegates.
At meeting of the board of Directors of the
Kent County Rail Road, held at Chestertown
on Monday week, Thomas w. Eliason, Esq, of
CheStertown, was elected President.
Regatta racing, "on the pond" is all the
rage with our young men and boys. 4 gOOdly
number go hence every evening to witness the
fun.
APPOINTED. Gov. Salisbury has appoint
ed Benjamin r. Ustick, of New Castle, Regis.
ter i'll Chaneery and Clerk of the Orphans
Court, vice Samuel Guthrie.
Town HALL.-The plan for a town hall ir
| Middletown, prepared by MIR. Sloan, of Phila.
delphia, has been adopted. David Maxwell
has been appointed Superintendent Of the
work
| FEsTIvAL.- ladies of the Delaware City
NJ. f. Church will hold strawberry festival
for the benefit of said Church ON the 10th, Iltl
and 18th days Of June.
Remember Wyatt & Garrctt,s shirt manufac
ture, when you want white shirts No. 62l
Market Street, Wilmington Del. [apl5lyl
The Clayton Sunday School Picnic has beer
postponed to June 11th.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.


LuMBER-Mr. John A. Cavender is now receiving
a Large Stock Of Lumber from Port Deposit Nd
which is unsurpassed for building purposes. lie
now unloading lot Of Siding u c., to which we ln-
vIie the attention of builders. Mr.. G. being first
class carpenter, knows the demands Of the market
and is prepared to supply them.
If you want to buy Shoes and Hats cheap, go to
the Cash Store. J. IL. Primrose.
The Ladies' Shoe Store seems TO be the centre OF
attraction. Go to Primrose if you want TO get the
worth of your money. lie is ahead.
The reason why PrimroSe'S stock of goods is so
much better and cheaper than his ncghbors IS, be-
cause he sells for cash.
soc good, able bodied young men wanted to rur.
chase and Primrose's new style Gators and
Hats.
Farmers wishing to their money had better
insure their stock. J. II. Primrose, Agent.
J. II. Primrose is daily recriving large invoices of
all kinds Of Shoes, direct from the manufacturers.
Fits guaranteed
Have you seen the New Spring Dress Goods that
BAggs Il Cotton are just opening! They are in.
decd magnificent.
Farmers, Insure your Live Stock. J. u. Prim-
rose, Agent, Smyrna.
Meadymade Clothing Best and Cheapest in town,
| at Baggs & Cotton's.
If you want TO buy Cheaper than your ncighbor,
and have Late Styles, buy your Dry Goods at Bay
lis and ycur suit of Clothes at BaggS & Cotton's,
and your Boots OF Shoes, aud Hats, at Prmroses :,
you are ahead.
The most interesting gossip of the town is, upon
the handsome Spring Gnods, both for Ladies and
Gcntlcmen's wear just being opened at Baggs Il
CottOu's.
Where did you get that Beautiful Silk Hat and
those Fine Boots At Prunrose's, of course.
The finest selection oF Spring Cassimcres, GER.
tainly, that has ever been seen IN this town is at
faggS 8 COton's
Have you seen the New Style Straw Hats? Prim.
rose has them.
The most Elegant STYLES Of Cloths for Ladies
Coats that ever saw, at Baggs Il Cotton's.
The best place to buy Straw Hats is at Primrose's.
| know that Primrose DOES sell Boots and Shoes
low, for his store is always full of customers.
If you want pair Of Good Fitting Gators, 60 to
PrlmrOse's the ladies shoe store.
Smyrna times., 1868-05-27

The Investigation as to the alledged corrup-
tion in the vote on the 18th article OF impeach-
ment is being vigorously pushed by the Man
ayers. The existance of an organized "anti-
impeachment ring" from the first days of the
trial is reported to have been discovered. If
the suspicious of bribery are unfounded they
ought to be put at rest; if not, let us know
Uho the guilty parties are. For the honor of
the country every member should assist in in
yestigating the charges, 20 matter to what
party he belongs. But the effortsof the John
son men to stife the proceedings creates grave
suspicious.