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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02
Important Letter from Hon. J. B. Baldwin

SrAUNToN, June Goth, 1869.
DEAR SRI suppose there can be no
doubt that the Walker party have it in their
power to elect a representative to Congress
from this District but fear they are about
to let the Radicals take control of the Dis
trict, almost without a struggle.
The whole w alker movement is founded,
if | understand it, upon determination,
frankly and fairly to accept the situation,
and in all respects to make the best Of it.
70 elect Il man to Congress who, by the
Constitution and laws of the United States,
is prohibited to hold any Office State Or Fed
eral, would seem to be flying in the face of
the national authority and would give Con-
gress Il substantial reason not only to reject
our Representative, but to disregard all votes
cast for him, and to give the place to his
Radical opponent
II Mr.. Conrad, or Judge Harris were
eligible to Congress there would be no OBJ
lection to either Of them, though there would
be serious objection to the running of both
at the same time The election Of either
now, would be simply to hand over the Dis
trlct to the Wells Radicals, for it could
hardly be supposed that Congress would re-
move the disabilities of a Conservative in
order to let him take seat in Congress
which a Radical wanted [ had hoped that
the Convention called to meet in Harrison
burg, on Monday last, would settle this
matter by giving us one eligible Candidate
for which all the Walker men could vote,
and have abstained from any agency in the
matter for the reason that Mr.. Robert A.
Gray, the only candidate who is eligible I'm
der the Constitution is near connection and
personal friend in whose behalf disliked
to make any public demonstration AS mat
tiers now stand. [ can see no course left for
the Walker men of the district, but to elect
Mr. Gray, and to give him such united
vote as to insure the defeat Of any Wells
Radical who, at the last moment, may be
sprung upon us. have already said that
htr. Gray is near connection and personal
friend of mine. 1t may not be improper for
me to say in addition that while I have not
concurred in his opinions, OF approved his
course during the war, have always known
him to be earnest, and consistent in his uni
on sentiments, and that he is one of the few
men in the State who can honestly take the
test oath. Since the war, he has, though a
Republican in his politics: been earnest, and
outspoken in his Virginia sympathies, and
he was one CT the first to fall into the Walk
er movement. He has the capacity to make
IL good Representative, and if elected, I do
not doubt that he would truly, and fairly
represent the feelings, and wishes, and in
terests Of the real people of Virginia
hope it will be the pleasure of the peo-
pie of the District to solve the difficulty in
which we are placed, by clecting Mr.. Gray.
Yours, truly, john B. BALDWIN.
To James D. Davidson, Lexington Va.
Conservative papers in the District re-
quested to copy before the election.
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Respectfully,
HarrisonDwy, june 11M, 1869.
A. CIR. 4 Y


?, S. Many respectable colored people
having applied to me since the appearance
of the above card, to knoW whether had
reference in it to any colored man who
thought of voting the Walker ticket. an
swer, unhesitatingly, no. l only spoke Of
the E'ells negro, and am therefore indnced
to make some slight corrections in my card
to be understood as | desire to be, and to
make very few remarks to our eoIofed
friends. which will take pleasure in doing
more at length on the stump. No people in
the world ever Lehayed better than the col
ored people during the war. 7 believe they
are willing 10 do right now, if the situation
is explained, and they can understand what
is right and best. [ look upon the colored
man, who has made up his mind TO vote for
the Walker ticket, as . yell meaning colored
citizen, entitled to our respect, and the votes
Of all SUCH, Of course, would desire to have
] say 10 the colored man, as [ have said
all the time. publicly and privately, that
their true interest is Identified With the
Walker ticket They have always locked
upon me as one who would not willingly de-
ceige them. tell them now that they lose
no right by going for Walker that Wells Or
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announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.
VOTER.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT A.
GRAY, Esq, of Rockingham, as the Conservative
Walker-ticket candidate in this (6th) District in
the 41st Congress. The District is composed of
the following Counties: Frederick, city of Win
chester, Clarke Warren, Page, Shenandoah,
Rockingham, Augusta, town Of Staunton, High
land, Bath, Botetourt, Allegheny, and Rock
bridge.
Mr.. Gray will make an effort during the short
time allowed to address the people at least at ev-
cry Court House in the District, Of which some
notice will be given.
re- Papers in the District will please publish
this card and send accounts to Regis ter Office
Regssseg.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

TIME VIRGINIA INSTITUTION, FOR THE
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, is now pre-
pared to offer for SALE in large or small quantities
superior article of SOAP, hithe1 10 known rs the
''RocKER1DGE ECONOMICAL SOAR" invented by
Mr.. George W. Reintze whose interest has been
purchased by the Institution, and whose services
have been retained as the foreman of the Soap
Factory at the Institution.
N. B.-This Soap will hereafter he known as
eva. D. D. B. L., Soap.
l. We guarantee that che pound of our Con-
mon 1fash Tub Soap will do as much washing as
one and one-fourth pounds Of any other Soap
now manufactured.
2. That it is first rate Sharing and Toilet Seap 4,
always, after use, leaving the hands and face per-
fectly smooth.
8. That it will wash a. we'll in Herd as Set1-
Water, in Cold as well as Harm Water.
4. That as defensive it is Incompatible.
3. That it will remove all kinds of gresss aHT
stains from clothing.
6. That it will set the colors Of pssatsd goods
liable to fade and render them fast
T. That it has bleaching quantity, and rsndsus
clothes very white in washing them.
g. That it is sovereign remedy for ahspped
hands.
8. That one bar dissolved in. tAxs gallons of
water will clean paint and windows without in
jury to the paint.
If desirable to convert the bar into Soft Soap
pounds dissolved in one gallon of water will
yield one and a half gallons of good Soft Soap.
handsome and perfumed Toilet Soap will
soon be ready for market.
rs Our Wash Tub Soap can be furnished
one-fourth cheaper than any other Soap.
We will exchange, on reasonable terms, Soap
for good Soap Grease. delivered at the Institu-
ton.
Ns- Persons wishing to exchange rendered
grease, or buy Soap, will apply to the Steward
of the Institution
This Circular is Issued under the instructions
of the Board of Visitors.
&c. COvELL: Principal
N. B.-Patent TO be applied for.
FOR SALE BY the Institution D. D. l. b. and the
principal Stores in Town. Wilson h Foster and
X. w. Powers are our agents in Richmond
mar19-1y.
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TIME EXCELSIOR
REAPER AND MOWER

REAPER AND MOWER
has been thoroughly tested uuder all circumstan-
ces and has come out triumphant. and all, both
friends and adversaries, acknowledge that it has
more good points than any other machine. The
Excelsior excels all Others in durability, light
ness of draught, simplicity of construction, por-
liability and convenience. 1t has taken more
than one hundred premiums at the field trials in
the North, South and West. The manufactu-
rers claim for it many advantages over other
machines. The purchaser has the right to test
his machine before he obligaes himself to keep it.
Personsin want of machine will find it to their
interest to call and examine the Excelsior before
n1rchasinp. ..--ll ~. 8
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

All know that Wade Hampton and his
kind said, only last year, to the coloree peo-
pie of the South, Vote for as or stare r'
-IFashington Chronicle.
We all know, that, not last year but only
a few weeks ago. the administration said to
the white laboress in the Government navy
yards and workshops, Faetor as OF starre. .
-IouisuiHe Couier-.}oaraal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

William Williams, the colored Vice Pres
ident ofthe Norfolk Walker Republican AS
seciation, was approached yesterday by the
Phillistines, and offered $500 to go back on
his honest conviction Of right. Like aoble
Konan, this faithful and honest colorcd man
replied Keep your money to buy your
own glory; know [ ai.i right, or you
sr would try to buy me off.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

Col. Edmund Fontaine, well known here
as the efficient President Virginia Central
Railroad for many gears, died at his resi-
denee il Hanover, on satardry last, after a
protracted illness He was worthy gen
tleman, a most valuable citizen and one
whose loss will be lamcnted throughout the
State,
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Richmond Advertisements.

WIN. H. BRIGGS,
wv GENERAL
COMMISS SION NER CHI INT.
No. l6oG Broad ST., neat door to Va. Central
Rail Road Depot,
RICHMOND, Va.
Will give his undivided pers onal attention to
the sale of all kinds of Country Produce and
to filing orders for Merchandise generally ald
hopes by PUNCTUALlTY and STRICT alton
ton to business. to merit continuance tf tbs
patronageso literally bestowed be.tofels.
No charge for Storage or Insurance.
RESPECTFULLY REFERS TO
Messrs. Baker Bros, Mcclure Bumgal diner,
A. NJ Pierce h Co. and Powell Blackley,
Staunton, Va.
Messrs. A. Blauth, W. F. Smith and B !.
McClung & Bros, Grcenvillc
Messrs. Oft, Spencer Co. and Gibls Lo-
gan, Midway.
Messrs. P. Schmucker Co., h. 6. Guthrie
and VIM. Guthrie Fishersville.
T. H. Antrim, Wayneslo1o.
mays '6s-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

Vote aguanst the teSt-oath clause.
Vote against the DISTINGUISHING clause.
Vote against the remainder of the Consti-
tuition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

Gen. Candy has issued and order requir-
ing all bar-rooms to be closed on July 9th,
election day.
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FOR CONGRESS 81
NNT. MlINEs.et Page County


Tuesday next is election day On that
day it is to be decided whether number Oh
whites in Virginia are to have equal prlyl-
legos with their former servants.
Then will be Submitted to a separate vote
the DISTINGUISHING and disability clauses
There is not man in the State, with any
sense of Justice and fair dealing in his COM
position be he white Or black, who desires
to see his friends and neighbors remain DIS
francbised or disabled from holding positions
Of trust and honor by abominable test-oaths-
All such will vote against these separate
clauses ,s.s,-.
Those who vote for these clauses, will do
so with their eyes open They will throw
the first stone. If they should find that the
stone has rebounded and struck down those
who threw it, let them not cry out. That 1t
will rebound, who, knowing human nature,
can doubt? In every community, In this
particular time, every man likely to cast such
a vote is known The number SO cast will
aid in fixing the onus where it should rest.
II those suspected Of casting such vote tall
to get employment or patronage in the fu-
tire. which will surely be the result, they
must not complain, for they themselves will
have wrought their own pecuniary destruc-
ton.
We were taken to task some time since by
a .scarpct- bag" Journal, for calling attention
to the necessary result of such votes. We
have only to say to all such cavillers that hui
man nature is human nature That North
ern Manufacturers employ none who do not
vote as they wish, or dismiss all who vote
against their party. 4 Radical member OF
the Cabinet has lately discharged number
who voted the Democratic ticket. And IN
an election in which party questions are lost
sight of, to great extent. in matters more
nearly personal, where the effort is being
made to relieve number of our best citizens
from their acknowledgements and disabilities
tits far more reasonable and more nearly right
that those who vote to retain the disfranchise
snent and tcst-oath clauses should neither be
patronizcd or employed At any rate such
will be the case. Carpet bags may cape
and growl, but we warn the men inclined to
vote for acknowledgements and test-oaths, to
consider well what they propose to do
Something will drop as sure as fate and we
warn you not to be caught in the dead-fall
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

WE ARE AUTHORIZED to announce Judge
w JOHN 7. HARRIS as a candidate to rep
resent this (the 6th) District in the 4lst Con-
gress. 2s 81 aF
Jun !. tide
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New Advertisements.


CMALL FARM FOR SALE.
y AS Admr. dc 5onis non, &C.. of the es-
tate of 4sbram Switzer decd, being duly author
zed and empowered, will offer for sale. on the
pre- miaes, on Saturday, the slst day of Julylses,
the tract of land on which the testator resided,
lying near the head Of Naked Creek, Augusta
County Virginia, and within one mile of New
Salem Church The tract contains about IS
ceres, and is a very desirable little farm; is well
tinbered aHd now vel fenced off into fields of
convenient size. The improvements are ordinary,
needing some repairs. It has on it no running
water, but has a shallow well of good pure wa
ter, near the dwelling. The crop of corn now
growing, will be sold at the same time, also some
household property.
Terms for the land The costs of sale in hand
balance in three equal annual payments, at
one two and three years Bonds with personal
security, Carrying interest from the day Of sale,
and title retained as ultimate security:
Those indebted to the estate will please make
Immediate payment, as longer indulgence cannot
be expected es
June 2Sth, 1869. t .s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

Gen. Candy has extended the Stay-Law
to Jan 1st 1870 in all cases where one years
interest has been paid prior to August LIST
1869, but allowing executions to be levied in
cases where said interest is not paid.
In cases OF debts due any minor, widow,
unmarried woman Or iusaae person, in addi-
ton to one years interest as above required,
o,ae-third Of the whole arrears of interest on
the principal SUM due must be paid on or
before September LIST 1869, and one-half of
said arrears of interest on or before Novem-
Der LIST 1869 TO entitle debtors to stay of ex-
scution as provided for il bis order. ..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

DANKTNG DEP ART9iENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPAN Y
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms Of the late Central Bank of Vir-
ginia, Staunton.
DEPOSITS will be received and ACCOUNTS
kept as in other Banking Institutions
COLLECTIONS on all accessible points, and
prompt returns made at the lowest rates.
DRAFTS furnished on the principal cities.
TIME PAPER purchased, negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
+ us. internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
sale. w. II. TAMS,
Secretary Il Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
june 1-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

On Monday last, Col. Gilbert {. Walker,
Candidate for Governor, agreeably to pre-
yious announcement, addressed the people of
Augusta in the Court House, There was
an immense throng present, the Court House
being densely crowded There was num-
of eoiored persons present.
Col Walker was introduced by Hon. A.
H. H. Stuart and made plain, candid and
bold speech, repeating the points he had
made elsewhere He declared his utter de-
testation of the Disfran chsing and Test oath
clauses and his earnest opposition to the re-
mainder of the Constitution and his accep-
lance of it only because he believes it the
best course to pursue He made very de-
cided impression and the crowd we're very
enthusiastic
Mai. Jas. B. Dorman, of Lexington fol-
lowed in fine address.
COL Baldwin being called for, proposed
to havea Glove feast" and called on the fol-
loving gentleman, WHO fesponoeo, endorsing
the speech Of Col. Walker, and advising the
people to vote for him: Col. J. Fl. Skinner,
Col Bolivar Christian, Maj. Fl. NJ. Bell,
Mai. Thos Elder, 1'hos ). Niche. Col
Geo. Baylor, and Mr.. VIM S. Gilman of
the Richmond Wing.
Col. Baldwin closed the Glove feast" with
a spirited speech.
Judging from the spirit manifested on
Monday, Col. Walker will carry Augusta,
tu a xarv 1orpa ma;ori+v
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02
T. A.BLEDsoE, Agent, stauason, Va.

This company, wellmanaged andsuccessfulfor
a period of thirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable terms
as other good companies.
Its capital and income promote asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
WI. OOWARDIN .Presiden,.
WIN. WILLIS Jr. Secretary,
Feb. a.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

X ARDEN sEEDS.-A large supply of new
VI Garden and Field Seeds for sale in bulk
or by the paper. Country merchants supplied at
wholesale prices, with the privilege Of returning
all not sold at the end of the season.
febl9-lm P H. TROUT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02
sleached ard Brown Cottons,

Bleached ard Brown Cottons,
t>'- Bed Ticking, Ginghams,
% pieces Black and fancy col. Alpaca,
Silk and Cloth Sacks
'-s.1- .ls.l. S and Buttons.
Being an impossibility to describe the whole
Stock would respectfully ask my friends to call
and examine for themselves the prices and quality
of the goods, before making their purchases else
where. S. H. HILB.
may7-tf Crawford's Corner
0TAUNTON NURSERIES,: Sees .l
- ,:.sa STAuNToN, AUGUSTA COUNTY VA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

HIM. BELL, President VIII. TAMs, Sec'y
TINE VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPAN-.
CHARTERED CAPITAL, $1,000 600
PAID IN CAPITAL, $3.50. 000
This Company, Chartered by the Legislaturefo
Virginia, December 18th, 1865, in presenting it
selfto the public with bona .fde Capital paid in
ola quarter of Million Dollars, sufficient to Sc
cure the protection Of its Policies and command
the confidence of the public, hopes as HOME
INSTITUTION, BY d just and liberal policyfto
secure q fair portion patronage
Its rates will correspond with those o f other
First-class Companies.
For risks upon -
DWELLINGS, STORES, MERCHANDISE
eHi and all other insurahlt property,
@itti' apply to
WILLIAM II TAMS SECRETARY
Stanton, Va.
GEORGE. PRICE,
Junel-6mo Actuary and Gen. Agent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-07-02

NION-EXPLOSIvE COAL OIL asa
IN The only article that can be used with
.afety-willb burn one-third longer, and sold at
one same price as theinferiorg grades, at
P. Fl. & TROUT COS.
April 12-tf Drug Store
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IiiNNEIIILL q w HIM, frOprIetUTs.
We have now growing in our Nurseries $780,
600 Fruit Trees of varieties that have been tested
as suited to our soil and climate. We have
APPLE, PEACH, PEAR, CHERRY, APRICOT, OUNCE,
&C., GRAPE VINES, SMALL FRUITS, &C.,
and we hope to be able to fill satisfactorily all
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Our ample ars two and three years old from
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N. ,B.-Send in your orders at once. Send for
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TITO INvALlps, FOLD Sulphur Water direct
4 from the Springs near Goshen Depot Va.
Aremedy of unsurpassed utility and power in
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. =. II. LINK, Druggist,
3gg IA stauntoa, Va.
ipAe4-t Spectator capy.tf. LII.
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Drugs. Medicines &c.

ID f. TROUT having purchased the interest
il offs. NJ. Woodward, in the stock Of
Drugs, Accounts, Notes &c, of the firm of P. Il.
Trout-& Go. III persons fnicbted to the late
firm Will please come forward and settle. ,a~. as-
The Drug business win hereafter be.eontinued-
by P. H. TROUT.
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Call or send for pamphlets and circulars con-
tanning recommendations from sixty-fve persons
Of this and adjoining counties, who have pur-
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on liberal terms, by
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IL.
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Or: Municipalities n MEDICALPAMpuLE7
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