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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-12
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. IL. 1869
"Pacifcus," correspondent Of the Rich.

"Pacifcus," correspondent Of the Rich
mond Wing, who is thorough new mover,
suggests the propriety of the convention,
which is to assemble on the 18th of March
to receive the report of the Committee Of nine,
endorsing the nominees of the Republican
convention, which is to meet on March 7th.
This is the ultimate end of the new move
ment and "Pacifcus' clearly accepts it, and
proposes to 60 over to the Republican party
at one step.
The Nottoway meeting not only endorsed
the new movement but resolved itself into 3
political organization with the name Of the
Republican party" And thus they 60.
1t is ''the first step that costs" says an old
French proverb, and. unless you want to
land in the Republican party. beware OF the
first step as q new mover. There is no hall
way house. In the present political phase,
conservatism has become obsolete. Choose
yc then. between tho new movement and
those opposed thereto---or, in other words,
between the Democratic and Republican
parties. Don't dodge the issue but meet it
squarely.
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The Philadelphia Patriot gives glorious
"old Berks" her due: The history Of Berks
county shows it to be, perhaps, the most
consistent county, in a political sense, in the
country, The county was organized in 1852.
In 1896 Thomas JEFFHRsov carried the
county by e93 majority over John ADAMS:
In 1900 JEFFERSON got 1872 votes, and
JOHN ADAMS got only A The county has
gone Democratic, presidentially, all the way
through, MCCLELLAN even beating Lincoln
6,557. This is an example Of county
Democratic at every election for nearly a
hundred years; Berks county is one of the
most wealthy, prosperous and peaceful
counties in the State. Its inhabitants are
intelligent, industrious, enterprising, con-
tented and happy Democratic Watchnean.
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The following is the text Of the joint re-
solution, as passed by Congress
'That the persons now holding civil Of
fees in the provisional governments of Vir-
ginia and Texas who cannot take the oath
prescribed By the act to prescribe an oath of
office, etc., approved July 2, 1862, shall be,
on the passage of this resolution, removed
therefrom. and the vacancies shall be filed
by the district commanders By the appoint
ment Of persons who can take such oath !:
Provided, That the provisions of this reso-
luton shall not apply to persons who by rea-
son of the removal Of their disabilities shall
have qualified for any Office in pursuance Of
the act prescribing an oath Of office to be
taken by persons from whom legal disabili-
ties shall have been removed: Provided FIR
Their, That this resolution shall not take ef-
feet until thirty days after its passage, and
that the provisions Of this resolution are
hereby extended to the State ofMississippi. ,"
From the above it will be seen that the
iro7s-clad oath is required
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XTIRGIN1A..
At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of Highland County, on Monday
the LIST day February 1869.
Samuel G. Eagle. Plaintiff.
BAILEY Hiner,. Administrator of Henry Rlsgg
dec 'd., John Marshall Blagg, Benami Blagg,
Squire ]. Blagg, Josiah Wilson and Mary Ann
his wife Nancy Blagg, John Beverage, William
C. Jones Trustee of Sitlington and Rogers end
Benjamin II. Blagg Defendants.
IN cHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have settlement of
the administration accounts of Bailey Hiner ad-
ministrator of Henry J. Blagg's estate and an ac-
count of the debts against said estate and to have
SO much of the land belonging to said estate sold
as will pay said debts; and it appearing fran
satisfactory evidence that Bailey Alner adminis-
traitor as aforesaid and Benjamin H. 'Blagg, are
not residents of this Commonwealth IT IS Or
dered that they do appear here within one month
after due publication Of this order and Dc what
necessary to protect their interest.
Copy--Teste.
A. J. JONES, elk.
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Exit Of Messrs. Rrcckinrldge and Benia.
min from the COpfederaCy

There are few facts connected with the
escape Of General Breckenridge and Mr..
Benz amin from the Confederacy which are
perhaps not generally known, After the sur
render Of General Lees army, both Gener-
al Breckenridge and Mr. Benjamin made
their way to Florida General B. struck
the State near Monticello, where he found
friends who assisted him in getting to Mar
ion county, from whence he hoped to find an
opportunity to get out Of the country. Gen
eral Breckenridge spent a number of days in
hunting and visiting with his friends in Mar
ion, but knowing that he could not remain
there long his friends procured small me-
tallc boat, In which he and his companions,
Colonel Wilson and Captain Wood. and the
Generals faithful servant, soon found them
selves ascending the St. Johns river The
party, after much toll, reached New Smyr-
ma, where they found schooner, which car
ricd them safely to Nassau, N. P. The
General vas kpoWn as Colonel Cabel.
Mr. Benjamin also struck FLORIDA near
Monticello, where be met friends who assis-
ted him on to the vicinity Of this place.
Here Mr.. Benjamin hoped to find some way
to Cuba, or one of the Bahama Islands; but
there was strict watch kept by the United
States troops stationed here, and there were
but fey beats left On the coast But Mr..
Benjamin finally procured small boat at
Mapstee upon which the ex-United States
Senator and OK Confederate States Secretary
Of State embarked as cook, and in q few
days found himself under the protecting folds
of the British flag. Mr.. Benjamin passed
himself off as land hunter, named Howard.
There is quite an amusing little anecdote
connected with Mr.. Benjamin during his
stay with friend of ours. in this vicinity
but we refrain froR making it public, Flor
ida Peninsular.
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ible to hold an engine up to speed, when driving
the heavy load, and when steam flows SLOWLY
through tine valve, and the govern.r action (Which
opens the valve) is reduced to tie least amount
These two reductions call for the greatest width;
attainable at the base of tie steam port other
wise the engine chokes and staggers under less;
than its whole load.
Many Governors AID Valves, now advertised as
great improvements have not more than or g.
inches width OF steam port at the base, and there
by fail, where the JUDsoN VALVES have I9 to az,
giving from fifteen to twenty per cent more pow.
er to the engine when most wanted.
Persons building OF using Steam Engines. wilr
do well to apply their own common sense in chooa-
ing governors that will not rob their engines off
power, and deprecate their value more than the
cost of Judson Governor, the patented principle
OF (which gives LOO per cent. ofpower, and eonse-
quently the most uniform speed possible to obtain,
which is demonstrated by the universally admit
ted fact of its great superiority over all others the
past seventeen years. 1t is simply impossible to
govern well without graduation of the steam port
in the valve.
A supply ofthose justly celebrated Governors
always on hand, at manufacturers prices. at
BURKE'S IRON WORKS
Staunton, Va.
ms~ Call and see one in operation
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Cheap Charley.
The Workingman's Friend
Patent Auctioneer~

= NOOO1AC ~AONC CIOIIeeT~
Is now at his New Store, next dosn to the.
'Vindicator Office with large aad we'll Sc
lected stock of the following goods:
Cutlery, Stationery, Perfumery, Jewelry, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Umbrellas, Blankets and
Buggy Robes, Musical Instruments and an extern
sive assortment of Fancy Goods too numerous to
mention, which he will sell at Auction or private
sale.
The above goods hare been carefully selected,
especially for this market, bought exclusively tor
cash and at very low figures, which the purchas-
er will get the benefit Of as it is my purpose Ia.
buy at the lowest prices for cash. and hereafter to,
work for the interest of the public as well as my
own.
offer bargains-sell exclusively fos cash and
invite one and all to give me call.
G. A. GLADKE.
N. B. Auction every Wednesday and Saturday
night and ON all public DAYS,
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WASHINGTON, February 6, 1869

Mrs. SURRArr's BODY TO BE GIVEN TO HER
FAM1LY.--The President has ordered that
the body of Mrs. Surratt be given to her
family. 1T will be recollected that the bru-
tai tyrant Stanton, when Secretary Of War,
refused the request Of Mrs. Surratt's daugt-
Ter to be permitted to make decent burial Of
the remains of her udicially murdered moth
er
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We copy elsewhere an amusing report Of
the progress of the new movement, from the
Richmond Enquirer and Examiner. It will
amuse our readers and perhaps give as
clear an idoa of what. has been done q by the
Committee Of nine. ns anything which has
as yet appeared from the pen Of Oorrespon-
dents or smanated from the committee them.
selves.
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VIRGINI IA rules held in the Clerks office Of
Monday the LIST day Of February, 1869.
S; G. Eagle, Geo Eagle, Benz. Hiner in his own
right and as surviving Admr. OF Benjamin and
Josiah Hiner, Administrators of Hartman Hi
ner decd and Sarah A. Hull Administrative Of
George w. Hull dec'd.-Plaintifs
AGAINST
John M. Rsxrode, S. H G. and al such Admir- of
Henry Mccoy decd, Amos R. Ball Trustee Of Hen
~ Mccoy and Francis ]. Eurit Trustee of Henry
Mccoy, Mary 4: Mccoy, widow Of Henry Mccoy
send Price and Caroline his wife, William r. Ksis-
ter and Martha his wife, Hezekiah Wilson and
Matilda his wife, Jared M Wilson and Mary his
wife, Henry D Pullin and Lydia his wife, Anan-
da Mccoy, John Mccoy and Lucy Mccoy, the three
last named defendants are infants-Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object OF this suit is to get settlement of
the Administration accounts Of John M Rexrode,
Sheriff of Highland County, the estate Of Henry
Mccoy decd, to have an account of the debts
against said estate taken and have the land sold
to pay the said debts and it appearing salts
factory evidence that Benjamin Mccoy is not a
resident OF this Commonwealth, It is ordered that
he do appear here within one month after due
publication of This order and do what is necessary
to protect his interest.
Acopy Teste,
f5b54t A. J. JONES' Ok
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TO THE PUBLIC.-The experience of the.
i past two years has shown the necessity
of strict adherence to casa sales. All importers.
and manufacturers require Of us cash at the expi-
ration of each month, to meet which We find it
impossible to rely upon collections, and have to-
resort to means outside our business. This we
wish to avoid, and will therefore, after the lst
of January, 1869, sell strictly for cash.
A settlement at the end of each month by such
persons as Merchants, Builders, and others to
whom it may be more convenient will DO consid-
cred equivalent to cash.
All persons indebted to us will confer favor
by settling by the LIST of January, soon after
as possible, as we are DESTROYS of closing nm nast
accounts aud are much in need of funds.
GEO. E. PRICE
WOODS B. GILKESON.
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The Enquirer learns that Gen, Lee, con-
trary to the assertion of Mr.. Stuart, has
not expressed himself as favoring thel New
Movement. We learned tho same thing
several days after Mr.. Stuart made the state
ment but preferred to lot itstand as stated
rather than connect General Lees name in
any way..with the politics Of the day, SO much
averse to his wishes as we believed it to be-.
AS the Enquirer publishes the fact, we more
" add our information as con6rmatorY.
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DryG go t,< lly

CIoTHISe' C1o7H1Sd''
4 splendid investment for your MONEY, men
of Augusta, can be made in
81 So $40 10 Us $40 ~? s,o
% 50 9'! S. 't sa2 or s'0 sss
Suit Of FALL OR WINTER CLOTHING AT
S. MANDELBAUMS
EMPORIUM OF FASHION,
under the NORTH EAST Corner of the Virginia
Hotel, New Street Staunton Va, where he has,
and is rece'cing a larg eand varied assortment OF
COATS, OVER COATS,
PANTS, LARGE CAPES,
VESTS, STA Wis &c
Also BOYS CLOTHING-all of which is of his
own MANUFACTURE, and of the best make and ma
te1ial, consequently he can RECOMMEND every
garment offered for sale.
We have also large stock of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
embracing Fine WHITE SHIRTS, all grades from
7octs. to So, so in value. Also Merino Shirts,
ORA WERs, COLLARS, HATS,
SOCKS, CUFFS, CAPS
GLOVES, TIES, De.
The Ties and Bows are of every r1riety and
kind. and embracing every style-even the last
great wonder of modern times, the
"GRECIAN BEND"
as seen at Saratoga the past season, is now on
exhibition for short time at the EMPORIUM
OF FASHION,
We will make to ORDER
Suits and Shirts.
at short notice, in the latest style, guaranteeing
a PERFECT FIT or no sale.
Our BOOTS and SHOES are of the best Bal
tlmore city make-strong, heavy and durable,
and so low that it is within the grasp of all to
have for the Winter a comfortable understanding
We return to those who paid us visit during
the past year, the greetings of greatful hearts,
and extend to all a cordial invitation to come
and see, as we take great pleasure in even show
ing our Goods, and think we can truthfully say,
CALL will insure SALE
oct. 10th '69-tf
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Legal Notices.

VIRGINIA.
Y At rules held in the Clerks office Of the
Circuit Court Of Highland County, on Monday
the LIST day of February, 1869.
Balser H. Pullin in his own right and as sur
viving Executor of Lotus Pullin dec d--Plain-
tiff
Henry B Pulin, Adam NJ Pullin Francis Pull
lin, Andrew J. Rexrode.and Mary Ann his wife
George Rexrode and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas
Rexrode and Sarah his wife, Sarietta Pullin Will
liam B. Pullin and Samuel H. Pulin, the three
last named are infant children of Samuel S. Pull
lin decd. and Thomas Reed and Susannah E
his wife late widow of Samuel S. Pulln decd
Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to get settlement of
the executorial accounts of Balser H. ana Samuel
s. Pullin the estate of Lotus Pullin dec d., to
have an account taken of the debts against said
estate and have so much of the land belonging
tc said estate sold, as will pay the said debts !;
and it appearing from satisfactory evidence that
Adam NJ. Pulin and George Rexrode aud Eliza
beth his wife aud Thomas Rexrode and Sarah his
wife, are not residents of this Common wealth ::
1t is ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this order and do
what is necessary to protect their interests
Copy-Teste.
A. J. JONES, elk.
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Hon. Jas. 7. Brady, one of the most en-
inent lawyers of New York City, died OF
apoplexy, on the 9th inst, aged fifty years.
We notice ia the Maryland Farmer for
Februarya communication signed ga Penn
sylvanian" asking specific information con-
corning our beautiful Valley. This COM
munication was evidently written to secure
reliable and accurate information concerning
the lands Of our Valley. with view to i'm
migration. TO elicit the desired informa-
ton from those who are able to furnish it,
in whole or in part, we repubbsh Aae COM
munication below, requesting our readers
to furnish such information as they possess
to PENNSYLVANIA"
SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA.
TO the Editor Of the Maryland Farmer;
AS some Of my friends are DESTROYS of
purchasing and residing on lands in q war
mer and more even-tempered climate than
we have here in Pennsylvania, allow me to
enquire and solicit truthful answers to the
following enquiries through your Maryland
Farmer. VIZ:
l. What is the length and breadth Of the
Shenandoah Valleyin Virginia, and into how
many counties (namiag them) is il divided i?
2. What is the general nature of the soil:
is it deep or shallow, and of what color. and
stony or free from stones
3. How is it off for springs and running
waters, and for building stones and timber
naming the different kinds of water, stones
and timber, and in what counties they are i?
4. What is the general price per acre of
unimproved or wild farm lands, and what
of i'm proved farms, with good houses, barns
and other outbuildings, and of improved
farms destitute of such buildings?
5. Which counties in this Valley are the
best for raising grain, and which for raising
grass crops snd cattle?
6. Wkat arc tke present prices there of
the various farm products per bushel or
pound
!. What is the average wages per day or
month Of farm lahorers, with or without
boarding, and what is the usual price per
day for carpenters, stone masous, bricklay-
ers. plastercrs and other mechanical work ?
s. In what part of this Valley would men
of small means do best to purchase and set
tie ?
g. Of what nationality is the preyailing
population of this ValIey.-German, Eng
lish or lrish-and where are they for the
most part settled
10. What are the names of the chief towns
In this Valley and their present number Of
population, and are they traversed by rail
roads or canals, or both, and how far are
those towns from Baltimore and from Wash.
ington City?
Any answers made to these enquiries
through your journal will be thankfully re-
ceived by the Inhabitants Of our Middle and
Northern States. And if any persons hav.
special information Of my kind, either writ
ten or printed, to communicate touching land
for sale in either Maryland Or Virginia, the,
will do a favor by sending the same to 30,
No. 146 Milton Postofice, Northumberland,
county, Pennsylvania. at any time between
This date and the middle of April next.
A PENNSYLVANIA.
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The great superiority of the
JUDsoN GOVERNOR AND VALVES,
is due to the graduation of the
steam ports in the valve.
These valves open from a
point, and rapidly increase in
width, so that the 8, 4 and 5
inch valves are respectfully II,
Is and "a inches wide at L %
base of the steam ports.
This is their patentabl :. fao-
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Gen. John G. Breckenridge is in Balti-
more, the guest of his Brother-in-law, Rev
DIR. Bullock.
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4 SEWING MACHINE GRATIS.


A SEWING MACHINE GRATIS.
The publishers Of the New York Day-Book
make the following extraordinary and liberal Of
fer To any person who will send, during the
months of February and March, club of fifty
subscribers for The New York Dsy-Book, at ST.,
81 each, and remit 800 at one time, with list of
names, will be forwarded, by express. carefully
boxed, $a5 Grover L Baker Family Sewing
Machine. No such opportunity to circulate the
best old-fashioned Democratic paper published
and secure the best Family Sewing Machine in
market, has ever been offered Who will get the
first machine? Send for specimen copies. which
are mailed free. Address Van Evrie, Horton 4
Co., l62 Nassau Street, New York.
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"Pacifcus" in Richmond Wing says endorse
the Republican Nominees for State officers,
on the ground Of preference for country to
place." Would it not have been better to
have said frankly, on account Of preference
for spoizs to principle?
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V1RG1NILIAtr rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of Highland county, on
Monday the LIST day of February, 1869.
Thomas Campbell and Ewing Devier,-Plain-
tif1s,
ACAINsE
Balser H: Pullin ip his own right and survi-
wing Executor OF Balser H. and Samuel S. Pullin,
Admr of saml. S: Pullin, Henry B. Pullin, Adam
M Pullin Francis Pullin, widow of said LOTUS
Pullin Andrew Rexrode and Mary Ann his wife,
George Rexrode and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas
Rexrode and Sarah his wife, Thos. Reid and Eliza
HI bis wife late Eliza Pnlln. widow Of Samuel S.
and Samuel II. Pullin, the three last named de-
decd. -
IN CAAHCERY
The object OF this suit is to get settlement of the
executorial accounts of BaIser H. and Samuel S.
Pullin, on the estate of Lotus Pullin decd, to
have an account taken of the debts against said
estate and have SO much of the land belonging to
said estate sold viii pay the said debts, and it
appearing from satisfactory evidence that Adam
M. Pullin, George ReXrode and Elizabeth bis wife
andThomas Rexrode and Sarah his wife are not
residents of this Commonwealth, 1t is ordered that
they do appear here within one month after due
publication of this order and do what necessary
to protect their interest.
copy-Teste,
feb5-4t A. r JONES. elk
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New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
baltimore STOVE HOUSE.
HEAD QUARTERS FOR ALL KIND1 OF
COOKING, HALL AND
PARLOR STO YES,
Patentees and sole manufacturers Of those
HOUSEHOLD NEcrss1rIls, the beautiful
ILLUMINATED sy
FIRE PLACE HEATERS,
THE DIAMOND,
also agents for the celebrated
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING FURNACES,
for dwellings and public buildings, they only re-
quire attention once in twenty-four hours. and
never mind how much coal is put in by their
peculiar construction they consume only q GER
tain quantity. Coll and see then At the Base
Burning Depot,
BIBB b CO.,
80 & Al Light Street,
BALTIMORE, Md.
~ Liberal concessions made to Ministers,
Churches and Schools
febl2-1yr
EREAT IMPROVEMENTS IN SEWING
VI MACHINES.
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General Stoneman has issued the follow

ing important general order:
.An civil officers, corporations, eompa-
mes and associations in this State. that are
required by law to make reports and returns
to the Legislature at its annual sessions, will
make the same to these headquarters with
out delay. In addition to the annual or 9th
er reports, supplemental reports will be made
to include January 81, 1869"
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NTANTED, A sITUATION.-Bv Young
w man who can come well recommended
writes VII, good hand and apt at figures.
f9r further information enquire at this Office.
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N7IRGINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks Of
Y flee of the Circuit Court of His hland coun-
ty, ON Monday the lst day of February 1863.
John NJ. Rexrode S. H. c., and as such admin
istrator of Henry Mccoy dec d~Pantiff.
Samuel Jones, John Bird General Receiver of
the Circuit court of Highland county, Samuel C.
Eagle and Abel II. Armstrong .-Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to attach the money,
debts and effects of the defendant Samuel Jones,
in the hands of John Bird, General Receiver of
the Circuit Court of Highland county and have
the same applied to pay the plaintiffs debt of
OF S56, is with interest from November 1st 1859
and it appearing from satisfactory evidence that
Samuel Jones is not resident of this Common
wealth: 1t is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect his in
terest.
A Copy-Teste.
A. J, JONES, elk.
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Fertilizers.
Fertilizers.
EUR IL TX "A
ANNOTATED
BON il
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
For SALE ~
WOODSIDE, GRIFFITH l. HOBLITZELL,

WUUUoIDE, HHIFFIIH HUBLITZELL,
Al Light Street,
BALTIMORE.
This fertilizer is considered by the Maryland
Farmers as most valuable manure, and to the
farmers of Virginia, we would respectfully refer
to Mr.. Samuel Forrer of Messy Creek and to
DR.. S. P. H. Miller of Rockingham who haveused
in bags, twelve 10 The ton, and in barrels aver
aging eight to the ton, Price $500,
Testimonials of the fertilizer can be had by ap-
plicatioa at the Office of the ssVindicator