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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19
[For the vindicator.
Railroad Meeting In Highland.

A meeting was held ut Monterey during
the January Term Of County Court.
Edward Stuart Esq, was appointed Chair
man and A. J. Jones Secretary. The OBJ
ject of the meeting having been explained
by William W. Fleming, he offered the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas meeting is to be held in Moore
field Hardy Co., West Va, on the 22nd Of
Feb. next, for the purpose Of taking into
consideration the propriety Of organizing a
company to construct a Railroad from some
suitable point on the Baltimore and Ohio
R. R., up the South branch Of the Potomac,
through the counties of Hardy, Grant and
Pendleton West Va. Therefore be it
RESOLVED, that We, the people Of High
land county, Virginia. believe the contem-
plated project to be work of the highest
Importance in that it will tend to develope
the resources of very large section Of coun-
try, rich in all the products Of agriculture.
cattle. sheep and hogs-a country hitherto
isolated from all the public channels Of COM
munication.
Resolved further. That we consider the
extension of such road up the South branch
of the Potomac to it's head and source in the
County Of Highland, thence down Jackson's
River, one of the main tributaries Of the
"James," to point on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad. at or near Covington. or at
the White Sulphur Springs, to be route
more practicable for the construction of such
a road than any that can be found in the
direction in which such road ought TO be
extended in order to reach an eligible point
of communication between the great West
and vast region Of country eastward. lying
between the leading lines Of railroad now
in operation between the East and the West
Resolved, After mature deliberation, that
we believe, that even through the most spare
ly populated sections through which this
road would pass, the almost endless variety
of forest timber Of the most valuable kinds,
now SO much demanded in other sections
consequent upon the rapidly increasing pop
ulation of the country. would furnish an
item for transportation of untold value
The following named gentlemen are ap-
pointed delegates to attend the convention in
Moorefeld on the 22nd, of February: w.
W. Fleming. J. w. Myers, John Trimble.
A. H. Fleisher, A Stephenson, VIM. Hev-
ener, B. Hansel. J. Waybright. P. H. Kin
kead, John Newman, D. V. Ruckman, T.
Campbell, James Terry, D. Stephenson, D.
McNulty. E. Stuart, VIM. Vance, j. T.
Armstrong, A. J. Jones. s. G. Eagle,
Geo. Rivercomb. J. T. Byrd and Jonathan
Siren.
The large number Of persons assembled
we're addressed, in an earnest and forcible
manner, by j. R. Popham Of Bath and A.
Stephenson and J. W. Myers.
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A CAPITOL JouRNAL.-It is understood
that arrangements are in progress for tbs
publication in Washington, during the ses-
sion Of Congress, Of monthly satirical Jour-
nal somewhat in the style Of the famous
London Tomahawk. The title proposed is
The Capitol. The manners and customs
Of Senators and Representatives and the
follies Of fashionable life are to be freely sat-
irized. Funds and a lighting editor" only
are needed to secure an early publication. -
Wash. Chronicle
DEBTS DUE THE BANKs-The Richmond
State Journal says: ave understand Gen.
bradley T. johnson yesterday and to-day
obtained three hundred DEGREES in the U. s.
Circuit Court, against the debtors Of the old
State Banks, and as the stay law of this
State does not apply to these cases or pre-
vent the issuing of executions on these de-
crees, it is supposed that much property will
change hands by Marshals sales in these
cases, some Of which involve large amounts"
The West Virginia House Of Delegates.
after many ballotings, has finally fixed upon
Parkersburg as the capital Of the State. The
question goes to the Senate. The Legisia-
ture has elected A. G. Zeigler, editor OF the
tld Flag, at Philippi, superintendent Of
schools, and John Frew, Of the Wheeling
lnieuigencer, State printer. ....,.
NAsuv1LLE Tenn. February Ex-Governor
Brownlow has resigned the Governorship
preparatory to going to the United States
Senate), to take effect on the 25th. He has
given certificates of election to Republicans
for Congress from the Bedford and Memphis
districts. Their seats will be contested
MONTREAL, February l5.-Another heavy
snow storm commenced last night, and still
continues. The railroads are again blocked
up. 1t is reported that the late snow storm
entailed extra expense to the Grand Trunk
railway of 100000.
Robert Dale Owen comes out in the Bos-
ton advertiser in vigoroue opposition to the
proposed constitutional amendment, on the
ground that it prohibits discrimination on ac-
count of education. He thinks some educa-
tional qualification ought to be required.
DR.. George B. Peters, who killed Gen.
Van Dorm, has recently been united in the
bonds of matrimony with his former wife,
from whom he was divorced in consequence
of her intimacy, as claimed, with Gen. Van
Dorm.
The House Of Representatives have pas
sed bill for an AIRLINE railroad between
Washington and New York. This is under
the whatever may be necessary" clause.
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT e. P. Pitts,
Esq. has been appointed judge of the first
judicial district Of Virginia. to supersede
Judge r. Fl. Baker. removed.
The Salem Times says that Wyndham
Robinson member of the committee of nine
expressed himself, at Abingdon, a Republic
can since his return from Washington.
Five Tennessee papers have, already hoist
ed the name Of Andrew johnson as the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor Of Tennessee
at the August election. ,,. ~. a. .@
General Buffers resolution Of eensure on
Senator Wade was tabled in the House BY
vote Of 100 to SIS, which seems to. be a
settler. III
Lace founces at over $500 yard were
worn at the recent New York charity ball.
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Application is to be made te the Lssislqs
ture Of West Virginia. as its present. session
for IN net Of incorporation for railroad, to
r.n from point opposite to or near Cgmber=
land, by way Of Moor6eld, to poilt 81 the
Virginia and West Virginia State line in the
county of Pendleton, with branch from
Moorheld to point on the Virginia and
West \ irginia State line near Broadway, in
the county Of Rockingham. Va.
If tha road is over made, there will prob
ably be an extension Of it. some day. from
Pendleton to the Chesapeake and Ohio road
at or near Buffalo Gap in Augusta, in which
case it will become feeder to the Chesa-
peakc and Ohio road Rich. Wing.
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Legal Notices.

VIRGINIA.
v 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 Pulln decd Plain
tiff.
Henry Pullin, Adam NJ Pullin, Francis Pull
lin, Andrew ]. 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 II. Pullin, 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. Pullin dec L.
Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to get a settlement of
the executorial accounts of Balser Fl and Samuel
S. Pullin on 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. Pullin and George Rexrode aud Eliza
beth his wife aud Thomas 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 is necessary to protect their interests
.- Copy--Teste.
A. J. JONES, elk.
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Legal Notices.


yYIRGINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court Of Highland County, on
Monday the LIST day Of February 1869.
William D. Barr EFT and Jesse T. Higgins mer-
chants and partners trading under the name and
style of Barrett and Higgins, Charles Weller, Lew
and style Of Weller Sc Bro, Thomas Robinson.
chants and partners under the name and style Of
Armstrong Gator & CO., George G. Carey and Al
bert A. Wilson merchants and partners under the
name and style OF Carey Il Wilson and Mary A.
MeCoy.-Plaintifs.
and John A. Patterson, late trading as merchants
and partners under the name and style Of Devier
Devier, John A. Patterson and John w. Caldwell.
late partners trading under the name and style of
f. r. G
style of Brufy & Rexrode, Robert H. Brufy, Ew-
ing Devisr and Lucius A. Devier, late partners
vier, Robert H. Bruffy, Ewing Devier, Lucius A.
Devier, Reuben Devier and Andrew B. McClin-
tic late partners trading under the name and style
of r. K. Devier & Co., Samuel Coffman, Michael
D. Cofman and Jason N. Brufy, late trading as
Rrnfv aorre Easie IIriah Hioer Rnhert
Brufy and John A. Observation-Disclosures
CHANcERY.
The object Of this suit is to enforce the Judgment
liens Of the plaintiffs against the lands Of said
Robert H. Bruffy lying in Highland county, and to
dants, Robert II. Brufiy and Reuben K. Deyier. OF
either Of them in the hands of, due to become
due from any OF the other oe1endants to set aside
two judgments confessed by said Bruffy in the
CLERKS ofce Of Highland Circuit Court, in the
name OF John A. Patterson VS.. Robert H. Brufy
for $780, with interest thereon from the LIST day Of
January 1865 till paid and the costs &5,l2-the 9th
er in name Of Cofmans and Brufy VS.. Devier and
Bruy for e45o0 with interest thereon from the 1st
day Of January 1857 till paid and the costs IS, IL
and it appearing from satisfactory evidence that,
Robert H. Bruffy and Reuben X. Devier 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 is necessary
to protect their interest
.s A Copy-Teste
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V7IRGINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks Of
Y fee of the Circuit Court of Hig bland coun-
ty on Monday the LIST day of February 1862
John NJ. Rexrode S. Fl. c., and as such admin
istrator of Henry Mccoy dec d.~Plaintif.
Samuel Jones, John Bird, General Receiver of
the Circuit court of Highland county, Samuel G.
Eagle and Abel H. 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 $50, Is with interest from November LIST 1859,
and it appearing from satisfactory evidence that
Samuel Jones is not a 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.
feb5-4t
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-An erroneous
impression exists amongst Congressman and
others and was expressed last night in these
dispatches. relative to the necessity of i'm
mediate action by Congress on the resolution
to amend the constitution on the suffrage
question Such resolution does not 90 to
the Executive for his approval or disapprov
al.
On Saturday last the President nominated
Lewis Dent, brother-in-law If General
Grant, to be minister to Chill, Woo Kilpa-
trick. to be removed:
This morning Mr.. Dent sent to Mr. Sum-
ner, chairman Of the committee Of foreign af-
fairs, note stating that he is not an appli-
cant for the position to which be has been
nominated, and desires his name withdrawn.
4ov1sY11lL,14ls. February An the Ken
lucky House Of Representatives yesterday .
resolution was introduced instructing the
committee on the judiciary to inquire into
the propriety of bringing in a bill to abolish
all discrimination against the right to testi-
fly in the courts of the State, founded on race
or color. A motion to lay the resolution on
the table was adopted-yeas As, nays 16.
A similar resolution was INTRODUCED in the
aeaata, but an adjournment took place be-
fore any action was had on the question.
= e -------- "a
CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAILRoAD.-The
Grcenbrier Independent Of last Saturday
says:
We learn that the work now under con-
tract, between Covington and White Sui
phur Springs, is progressing finely. The
present open winter has been most suspicious
for tho ploseeatiaa Of the work. o1s
Anticipating tho fact that We are TO have
the cars running to the White Sulphur
Springs during the present year. our farmers
ATE nov making extensive preparations for
large crops Of corp, 10 this sdason,
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"A lady residing in Davenport, CHIC CHIC, Says
the Iowa Gazette, has recently received in
formation that she is one of FIVE heirs to a
tract Of land ln Texas. The land lies in
Bexar county. not far from San Antonio
It is estimated to be worth five hundred
thousand dollars, and has long been known
as the medina eleven league tract"
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New Advertisements.

8. n. WOODWARD, HUGH H. ruLrz.
Late OF +. ii. Trout & Co. Augusta Va.
NEW DRUG STORE.
~ The undersigned have purchased the
Drug store of DR.. H. s. Eichelberger, and will
carry on the Drug business, in all its details, al
Eichelberger's old Stand, Main Street, Staunton,
Va.
of fresh and pure Drugs, Medicines &C., &c.
WOODWARD l. FULTZ-
~ Our Mr.. Woodward having had ten year 8
experience in the business we can safely promise
the greatest accuracy in the compounding OF
Medicines.
feb19-ly
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GExsaAL BKEcKENR1DeE.-Gen. John
C. Breckenridge has been sojourning in this
city during the past week, stopping at the
residence Of the Rev. Dr. Bullock. his broth
er-in-law. Heis in good health, and expects
to return to his former home in Kentucky
in about ten days. General Breckenridge,
sinca his arrival, has been called on by
number Of old personal friends, and during
last week spent bis time quietly in social
circles.-Bak. Sun.
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Cheap Charley.
The Workingman's Friend
Patent Auctioneer.

s'Vindicator Office" with large and well Sc
lected stock of the following goods:
Ready-AIade Clothing, Dry Goods, Hosiery,
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 haze been carefully selected,
especially for this market, bought exclusively for
cash and at very low figures, which the purchas-
er will get the benefit of as it is my purpose to
buy at the lowest prices for cash. and hereafter to
work for the interest of the public as well as my
own.
l offer bargains-sell exclusively for cash and
invite one and all TO give me a call.
C. A. GLADKE.
N. B. Auction every Wednesday and Saturday
night and on all public days.
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ible to hold an engine up to speed when driving
the heavy load, and when steam flows slowly
through the valve, and the governor action (Which
opens the vave) is reduced to the least amount.-
These two reductions call for the greatest width
attainable at the base of the steam port other
wise the engine chokes and staggers under less
than its whole load.
Many Governors and Valves, now advertised as
great Improvements, have not more than or 8
inches width of steam port at the base and there
by fail, where the JuDsoN VALVES have Is to "a,
giving from fifteen to twenty per cent more pow
er to the engine when most wanted
Persons building or using Steam Engines, will
do well to apply their own common sense in choos-
ing governors that will not rob their engines of
power, and depreciate their value more than the
cost of a Judson Governor, the patented principle
ofwhich gives 100 per cent. of power, and conse-
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
BURKES IRON WORKS.
Staunton, Va
Gs- Call and see one in operation.
nOy2O-tf
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SAN FRANcIsc@, February 13.-Heavy
rams and snow have fallen throughout the
country. The railroads are interrupted in
all directions, and the bridges swept away.
The snow in the mountains is drifted II to
10 feet deep, and in some instances has des.
troyed the saow-sheds along the Central Pa
cific railroad. ''" '-' "+ 70 f'-'e
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DR.. Mudd's Pardon.

The pardon of DR. Mudd, one Of the con-
spirators for the assassination of President
Lincoln, sentenced by the military commits
sion who tried him for the offense to be con-
fined at hard labor for life at the Dry Tortu.
gas, was signed by the Presiden: to-day and
sent to State Department, where it will re-
ceive the signature Of the Secretary of State
and seal Of the United States, and then be
sent to the commanding officer at the Dry
Tortugas, where it will arrive about the
middle of next week. and Dr. Mudd will be
liberated. The pardon is accompanied by 3
report Of the Attorney General, made by d.
rection Of the President. embracing the his
tory and points Of the case. and reciting the
various considerations moving the Executive
to grant the same, which are chiefly that
there now appears to be some doubts as to
the completely of the said Mudd in the con-
spiracy. he only rendering aid by attending
to the wounds Of the chief conspirator; that
the medical profession of Hartford county.
Md, have satisfactorily shown that it was
the professional duty Of said Mudd, as
physician. to attend Booth when called upon !;
and further, that he was very attentive to
the sick at the Dry Tortugas during the pre-
valence of yellow fever at that post last sum-
mer, saving the lives of many officers and
soldiers, besides that of Mrs. Smith. tho
wife Of Surgeon Joseph Smith. U. 5. A.,
who himself died of the fever. Il further
recites that his pardon has been recommends
eI by thirty nine Senators and members.
over three hundred officers and soldiers at
the Dry Tortugas, and others Wash Star
of last Evening. -'
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Dry Goods, Clothing &c.

C1o7HISe' Cn0rH'Se''
A splendid investment for your MONEY, men
81 $40 Sls S25
80 So S22 or $s5
Suit FALL OR WINTER CLOTHING AT
S. MANDELBAUM's
EMPORIUM OF FASHION.
under the NORTH EAST Corner of the Virginia
Hotel, New Street Staunton Va, where he has,
and is receiuing a larg eand varied assortment OF
COATS, OVER COATS
PANTS, LARGE CAPES,
VESTS, 4SH4W WIS &c
Also BOYS CLoTHING-all of which is of his
own MANUFACTURE, and of the best make and ma
teIial, consequently he can RECOMMEND every
garment offered for sale.
We have also a 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, Se.
The Ties and Bows are of every variety and
kind, and embracing every style-sven tho 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 EMP ORIUM
OF FASHION.
We will make to order,
Suits and Shirts.
at short notice, in the latest STYLE guaranteeing
PERFECT FIT or no sale.
Our BOOTS and SHOES are of the best Bal
timore 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 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 '6s-tf.
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The bodies of those executed for compile
ity in the assassination of President Lincoln.
have been delivered to their friends, save
that of Payne. Booths remains were taken
to Baltimore for interment beside the body
of his father.
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GEN. LEES Position. Tho Richmond
Enquirer and Erasnsaer makes the DECLARE
tion positive aud emphatic" that '.Generaz
Lee not IN faror q the ss~called Ne,o Move
naent," and challenges the assertion that he is.
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RALTIMoRE, Feb. 13.-The revenue off,
GERS have seized large amount of plug to-
bacco, while making search caused by re-
ports Of large quantities of contraband to.
bacco coming from Virginia and North Car
solina
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-02-19

Rev. Henry A. Wise, late Rector of Christ
Church Baltimore, died at the residence of
bis father, in Richmond, on Wednesday,
the 10th, inst. .sG
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VIRGINIA.
Y. AT a County Court of Augusta County,
bed at the Courthouse thereof on Tuesday, nes
cember 10th 1868.
Upon the petition Of p. Leo for the establish
meat of road
This day came again the petitioner by their At
torney, and the report of Commissioner James NJ.
Lilley having been filed and entered of record on
yesterday, and it appearing to the Court, from
satisfactory evidence adduced, that-Shuttles-
worth and Marian E. Shuttlesworth, his wife,
Hamilton Young. Eetta Young Young, the last
three named infants, William Whitnaoss and Mary
Whitmore his wife, John shumate and Sarah
Shqnaaate his wife, aeorg. Paughe and Matthew
h!ar are non residents of this State 1t is ordered
that they be required to appear here within one
month after due publication hereof to show cause,
ifany they can, why the road petitioned for shall
not eopened and established through their lands,
agreeably to the report of Commissioner Lilley
aforesaid.
A Copy-Teste.
jan22-4t WILLIAM A. BURNETT, elk.
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CTOLEN.-From the subscriber near Midway,
- Augusta, on Monday night last,
A BAY HORSE,
blind in both eyes; one white hind foot. No 9TH
er white marks on him. Walks and trots well
and has harness marks on him.
liberal reward will be given for his return or
any Information that will lead to his recovery.
Address, WIN. HESS,
Steele's Tavern, Augusta.
febl9-4t
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TNO THE PUBLIC.-The experience of the.
i past two years has shown the necessity
of strict adherence to cash sales. All importers
and manufacturers require of us cash at the ex pi-
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 us Merchants, Builders, and others to-
whom it may be more convenient will be consid->
cred equivalent to cash.
All persons indebted to us will confer faxon-
by settling by the lst of January, as soon after
as possible, as we DESTROYS of closing up past
accounts aud are much in need of funds.
GEO. Z. PRICE.
5 WOODS & GILKESON.
declS-3m
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TABULAR STATEMENT OF rHR PRICE or
FLOUR FOR EIGHTY YsARs.-We copy from
Dietz's Experimental Farm Journal the
following tabular statement Of the price of
-four, for the first three months of each year
during period Of eighty years
yrs. JANUARY. FEBRUARY, MARCH