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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
Underwood the Infamous.

The Rev Mr. Converse, the venerable ed
itor of the Christian Observer, of Richmond,
thus exposes and lays bare Underwood's lies
about the drunkenness of the Richmond cer-
gy Says the Observer:
'sIn this city, where Judge Underwood's
character for veracity, is known and appre-
ciated, his statement that Richmond is one of
the most drunken cities on the face Of the
globe may be perfectly harmless to all-but
himself. But in other States where, he is
unknown, his official position may give it
credit among people who have not the means
of knowing the truth in this matter. The
Judge will not expect US to prove 'aegotsrs
but we can testify that in more than forty
years we have not seen an Incorporate cler-
gyman, or heard of one in the City Of Rich
mond or in the State Of Virginia. We fear
the Judge has fallen into bad company among
the 'colored ge,tleme,s,' or he never would
have risked his reputation for truth on such
falsehood. Can it be malicious fabrica-
ton 1t is not for us to Judge his motives !;
but politician would say it is worse than
ordinary falsehood-it is great blander
1.-The following statement Of facts will sat-
isfy the public that the Judges evil report
of Richmond is a great mistake. The
amount of drunkenness in any place may be
measured by the amount of liquors sold at
retail in that place. The returns Of the re-
tail liquor dealers in the several States show
that the entire sales in the State of Virgin
ia are less than one fifth as much in proper
ton to the population as in the District Of
Columbia less than two-ffths as much as
in the States of New York and New Jersey
less than in amy Northern State acithout a
single exception! The sworn returns of the
retail dealers show that the amount of ar
dent spirits sold in the District of Columbia
in the year 1867 averaged one hundred and
thirty eight dollars and thirty -four cents
C$138,34) for every inhabitant; in New
York, $63 ,56; in New Jersey, about the
same: in Rhode Island, S58 ,48 !; in Indiana,
S45,5 so: in Iowa, s46,79 The average
for the whole United States was forty seven
dollars and eleven cents (S47 ,11,) but for
the State of Virginia only t,centy .tou' dollars
and serenteen cents (s24,17). The irresis-
tible logic of these figures is, that this State
is less marred by the fearful vice of drunken
ness than those to which reference has been
made; and instead of forming one of the
most drunken, it is one Of the most temper
ate communities on this continent
cit was by retailing from the press and
the pulpit such gross Misrepresentation as
the above that sectional prejudiccs at the
North were kindled into the flames of war,
which cost the country half a million Of lives
Such is our apology for noticing Judge I'm
derwood's charge. We cannot presume our
northern brethren regard him as fair speci.
men of their civilizatian"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP, james
- A. Armentrout having this day purchased
Of George A. Armentrout all his interest in the
business and goods of the firm of Armentrout &
Co., also all the interest of the said Geo. A. Ar
mentrout in the manufacturing establishment of
Armentrout & Co., the firm of Armentrout Co.,
is this day dissolved by the withdrawal of Geo.
A. Armrntrout from the firm.
The business hereafter will be carried on by
James A. Armentrout and Charles E. Haines,
under the style of ARMENTROUT L co.
The new firm will collect all debts due to, and
pay all debts due by the old firm. Persons know
ing themselves indebted to the old firm will please
come forward and pay up, and persons having
claims against the same will please present them
for adjustment
GEO. A. ARMENTRoUr,
March lstle69. G. E. HAINEs,
JAMES A. ARMENTRouT,
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Dry Goods, Clothing &c.


CI0rHIsa' C1o1HlSa''
A splendid investment for your MONEY, men
81 $40 SIS s25
50 SIS s22 or ss5
Suit of 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 larg eand varied assortment OF
COATS, OVER COATS,
PANTS, LARGE CAPES,
VESTS, STA WIS Sc
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.
y 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, &C.
The Ties and Bows of every variety and
kind, and embracing every style-even the last
great wonder of modern times, the
HGRECIAN sBEND,''
as seen at Saratoga the past season, is now on
exhibition for short time at the EMP ORIUA
OF FASHION.
We will make to order,
Suits and Shirts.
at short notice, in the latest style, guaranteeing
Il 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 q 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 truthfully say,
q CALL will insure SALE
oct. 10th '6S-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
OUBLIC SALE OF A GRAZING FARM.

The farm known as Solomon D. Koiner's graz
ing farm containing 1000 acres, located near She
rando in this county, will be offered at public
sale at Waynesboro', on
THURSDAY APRIL lsr, 1869.
The whole of it is well enclosed, two-thirds
of which with stone fence. 1t will be sold in
body or in two separate tracts as it is so situated
that it will make two good grazing farms.
Terms made known on day of sale.
~ Any person wishing to purchase this de-
sirable grazing farm will be shown the same by
calling in person on either of the undersigned,
NJ. A. McCOMB,
Fishersville, Augusta Co.,
GEORGE K. KOINER
mar5-tds Waynesboro', Augusta Co
Spectator and Charlottesville Chronicle copy
ids and send bill to this office
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On Saturday last the bill to strengthen the
currency was called up in the U. 8. Senate
and passed, as follows:


On Saturday last the bill to strengthen the
currency was called up in the U. 8. Senate
and passed, as follows:
Be 1t enacted By the Senate and House OF
Representatives Of the United States Of Amer
lea in Congress- assembled, That in order to
remove any doubt as to the purpose Of the
government to discharge all just obligations
to the public creditors, and to settle confic-
ting questions and interpretations of the laws
by virtue of which such obligations have
been contracted, it is hereby provided and
delared that the faith of the United States is
solemnly pledged to the payment in coin, or
its equivalent, of all the obligations Of the
United States except in cases where the law
authorizing the issue of any such obligation
has expressly provided that the same may be
paid in lawful money or other currency than
gold and silver
Sec. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That
any contract hereafter made specifically pay
able in coin, and the consideration Of which
may be loan Of coin, or sale Of property,
or the rendering Of labor or seryles Of any
kind, the price Of which, as carried into the
contract, may have been adjusted on the
basis of the coin value thereof at the time OF
such sale OR the rendering of such service or
labor, shall be legal and valid, and may be
enforced according to its terms
The bill goes back TO the House for con-
currence.
RAILROAD CONVENTION Railroad
Convention at Moorefeld resolved in favor
Of railroad through the central portion a
West Virginia from point at Or near Point
Pleasant, on the Ohio river, as nearly as
practicable by an "air line" to some point
in Or neaY the eastern line of the State be-
tween Strasburg and Martinsburg, connect
ing with either the Manassas Gap, the Stras-
burg Extension, the Loudoun and Hamp-
shire, the Winchester and Potomac, the
Baltimore and Ohio, or the Cumberland
Valley railroad.
Many speeches were made, but no money
was seen. Samples Of coal, ises, copper,
lead, barytes, and fre-clay, which for rich
ness and availability are not excelled in any
section Of the country, were shown in the
convention as the products of the counties
interested.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
Cheap Charley
The Workingman's Friend
Patent Auctioneer.

Is now at his New Store, next door to the
"Vindicator Office with large and well Sc
lected stock of the following goods:
Ready-Made Clothing, Dry Goods, Hosiery,
Cutlery, Stationery Perfumery, Jewelry, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Umbrellas, Blankets and
Buggy Robes, Musical Instruments and an extern
sve 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 ppfahas--
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 INV
own.
offer bargains-sel exclusively for 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 DAVIS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

A New RELIGION A friend informs us
that Che negroes between Blackwalnut and
GAINESVILLE, Va, have instituted new wor-
ship, in the name-rather let US say, mock
ery-of Religion. A large crowd assembled
around pine trce-it must be pine and no
other. 70 this tree they tie an unrepentant
sinner who wants The dsyil cast out of him,
and forming ring around the tree they
dance around hand in hand, singing, squat
ting, jumping and kicking up their heels,
until they dance the devil out Of the ''mourn-
en-" who is then united, and who takes his
stand in the circle and helps to dance the
Old Boy out Of some one else.-Nilton
Chronicle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

Gen. Grant remains perfectly silent, as
yet, as to the appointment Of members Of his
cabinet All the pumping the Republicans
can do ELECTS not single name. We Won
der if some aspirants won't get a aea in their
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

WHAT TIE OURANs SAY.-Refugees in
this city report that at least fifty thousand
Cubans are among the insurgents, notwith-
standing the many who have left the Island
for the United States to avoid Consumption.
Many of these bring what property they can
and leave the rest for copaspatiop, Every
means of conveyance to the States are used,
and some of them have to resort to subterfu-
ges to get off, The most excited are resolved
either to be free of Spain or to destroy the
Island, and most of them would like annexa-
ton with the United States. -New York
Enpress.
BUTLER REoE1vEs BLow.-In the House
of Representatives., on Thursday, Beast
Butler received a severe blow from Mr.. Chan
Ter, of New York, who coolly remarked that
he wished to say to Mr., Butler that he ad-
mired his zeal in economy, and deemed him
one of the greatest reformers in this country,
and one of the most thorough men In the
world, particularly as illustrated in his war
record; for. according to common rumor,
he not only took the city of New Orleans,
but everything in it, Butler made no reply.
MILITARY CHANGES. The country may
anticipate, with reasonable certainty, that
among the earliest acts Of Gen. Grants ad:
ministration will be revision Of the present
military departments, especially those in the
South, and reassignment of military COM
manders. Among these changes the public
will probably see Gen. Sheridan relieve Gen.
Buchanan at New Orleans +; Gen. Reynoldss
20 back to Texas, apd Gen. sickles 60 back
to the Department Of the South Washington
Republican, .
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05


Two reports we're made to the House Of
Representatives on Saturday last, in regard
to the three contestants of the seat from Lou
isiana, Messrs. Hunt and Jones (white) and
Menard (colored.)
The privilege of advocating their claims
was granted to the contestants. Menard
alone taking advantage Of the permission.
His speech did not come up to the expecta-
tons of his Republican friends. Neither
was permitted to take the seat. though ST.
500 was allowed each contestant for the
trouble, expense and time Of contesting the
seat. Oh Cor an election for Congressman
in District No. l, that we might run against
lucky candidate and contest his seat.
We think we could make more and do it
easier than by any other way.
At dinner on Sunday General Grant is
reported on tolerable authority to have said :
"Let reconstruction alone. These minor
perplexities will soon be swallowed up by
greater events, growing out Of the recogni-
ton Of Cuba and contest over the Alabama
claims"
The above is significant, if true. 1t will
give splendid opportunity for ''loilists" in
the South, as we'll as elsewhere, to hold po-
sitions and muskcts Recollect this will be
no "rebep fight. Prepare to pitch in ye
sstruly loil."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
Names. Ordained Bishops.

A New MEDICAL AGENT "A correspon-
dent of the New v 1vccrrkx Post states that the
application of dry earth to suppuratin
wounds and sores has been tried with most
wonderful success at the Pennsylvania hos
pital in Philadelphia. The earth it is stated
not only removes the offensive odor but also
acts as p healing agent and prevents inaam-
nation of the parts to wilic.. u. # IS annhed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
GPRING GOODSl
y LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST.
GREAT BARGAINS!

continue to receive every few days, additions TO
their already fine stock of Goods; and as 'tAep
think they haze the xicest trade in topn" they are
compelled to keep first class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices,
They will also keep what merchants call f'sec-
onds' which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods but can, as general thing, be sold for
less than first class goods cost.
They do not propose to sell seasona6le goods at
cost, for if they did their friends would not be-
lieve them, but they do promise to sell as low MS
any other house, for the same class of goods
They have just received splendid lot of
Bleached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable.
They have also just received splendid lot
Cotton Yarns, which they are selling al lex
rates than since the war, for CASH.
Feb est
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

While considering miscellaneous appro-
priations, on the End inst, the House re-
jected one for $1,000 for repairing and pre-
serving Washington's house. and adopted
another appropriating $4,000 for Lincoln
portrait.
This is consistent, Washington was Reb-
ell, Lincoln was not.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

WHEELING, Va, February 16.-The bill
creating the capital of West Virginia at
Charleston, Kanawha county, has passed
the Legislature
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

RICHMOND Va, Feb. 28.---The court
house in Buckingham county was burned on
Friday. All the papers and records were
lost,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

General Robert r. Lee made application
few days ago. through gentleman in this
city, to the Secretary Of the Interior for a
number of articles once the property of Geo.
Washington which were taken from the Ar
lington House General Lees estate before
the wary when that place fell into the posses
sion of the Federal army. The articles were
pieces of household furniture, clathing, dish
es, and papers, which formerly belonged to
General Washington. Secretary Browning
has decided to grant the request, and an or
der has been given to turn the articles over
to the person deputied by General Lee to re-
ceive them. Nash. Star.
The Lower House of Congress has passed
resolution forbiddipg..th the restoration Of the
relics to Gen. Lee, by vote Of 119 to a5.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

Several bills have been reported lately by
the Reconstruction Committee, providing
for the relief Of the political disabilities of u
large number, and among them number
from Virginia. In regard to the fate of
these bills and also as giving the probable
action on the disability question, we copy
the following from the special Washington
Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette, on the
25th ult:
cit is not at all probable that either of
the bills reported, will pass this session, as
each one is so amended that it has to be re-
turned to the body from which it comes to
be in turn again amended and sent back for
concurrence. Thus it is that while several
have had their disabilities removed by one
or the other house of Congress, none haze
been relieued for the reason given, and none
will probably be relieved by this Congress.
Some of the knowing radicals here, think
that while there will be failure to relieve
the people of the South of their disabilities
at this session, general bill will be intro
duced at an early day of the next session,
relieving all, or nearly all, excepting what
are termed leaders which may pass
The idea of acting upon individual cases is
considered absurd, and for this reason. and
with desire to strengthen the new admin
istration, by adopting lenient policy, such
course may, it is thought, be pursued.
It has been rumored here, but whether
the rumor has foundation or not, is not
known, that at the beginning Of the next
session bill will be introduced extending
the time in which removals have to be made
under the joint resolution for that purpose.
to thirty days longer, or say to the middle
Of April: This might save the judges, 9th
erwise there is very slight hope for any Of
them save Judge Harris"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

BISHOPS OF THE E. NJ. CHURcn.-ln the
report Of the last Conference Of the E. NJ.
Church in Virginia, we find the following
list Of the Bishops of that Church, the time
they entered the ministry and the time of
their ordination, which will be read with
general interest:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05
The New ISSUE oF GREENE AeEs IA dis
patch from Washington saws;

patch from washington says;
The treasury plate printing Office has near
ly ready for printing new emission of the
Gfty-dollar greenback notes, to take the
place of the present issue, which have been
largely counterfeited. Tie hundred-dolla
potes will bear likeness of Mr.. Lincoln,
with yignstte symbolical of reconstruction,
and the fifty dollar notes will bear likeness
Of General Grant, with yignette symbol
cal of the the restoration of peace.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

X7IRGINIA.
v At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Highland County, on Monday
the LIST day of March 1869.
Geroge Eagle
AGAINST.
George Rexrode and Elizabeth his wife and
William NJ Sommers S. H. c., and as such COM
missioner in the chancery suit of John P. Beathe
and others u.s. Samuel H. Pulln and Others, pend
ing in Highland Circuit Court and Huggard NJ.
Pullin and Joseph Layne Admrs., with the will
annexed of Samuel Pullin dec d Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to attach the money
debts and effects of George Rexrode aud Elizabeth
his wife or either of them in the hands of Will
liam NJ. Sommers S. H. c., Commissioner &c. as
aforesaid and Huggard NJ, Pullin and Joseph
Layne Admr's. as aforesaid or either of them,
and have the same applied to the payment of the
plaintiffs debt in the bill mentioned !; And it APP
pearing from satisfactory evidence that said Geo.
Rexrode and Elizabeth his wife are not residents
of this Commonwealth: 1t is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publica-
ton of this order and do what is necessary to
protect their interests.
Copy--Teste.
A. ]. JONES, elk.
Mo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

Police Commissioner Acton has gone
South for the benefit of his health. We hope
he will remain there for the benefit of New
York. -. Brick Ponaerou.
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Copper AZ T'ia Ware,

GTOVES, STOVES. SC.
y WI. POINTS,
Would respectfully inform tue public, that h.
hasjnst opened his shop opposite to Bckle's core
ner, where he is prepared to do all kinds of
TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER
work. constant supply of
STOVES
nm always on hand,
LARD JARS,
COFFEE MILlS,
JAPANNED WARE, &c.
All kinds ofcountry producetakenia exchange
for work
Particular attention paid to Raoling, Spouting
and Guttering houses.
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New Advertisements.


GPRING IMPORTATION,
II I B B o N s.,
4 MILLINERY AND STRAW GOODS.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO..
237 d 2as BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF
BONNET AND TRIMMING RIBBONS,
VELVET AND SASH RIBBONS.
BONNET GRAPES, SILKS AND SATINs,
ILLUSIONS, BLONDES LACES, RU-
CHES, NETTS AND VELVETS,
FRENCH FLOWERS AND
FEATHERS, STRAW
BONNETS
AND
LADIES' HATS
TRIMMED AND Unframed,
SUNDOWNS AND SHAKER HOODS.
The largest Stock of Millinery Goods in this
Country, and unequaled in choice variety, which
we offer at prices that will defy competition.
ORDERS SOLICITED.
mar5s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

A NJ. HENKEI4 NJ D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
AND
5. HI. HENKEL, ID. ID. S..
DENTIST,
formerly of New Market, Va)
Respectfully announce that they have located
in Staunton, Va, and offer their services to the
public in all the branches of their professions
Calls promptly attend ed to at all hours, unless
professionally engaged.
Office on corner of Augusta and Main Streets.
Entrance doors North Of Rickles corner.
mar5-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

- P rim G coo DIS Another large supply
~ of STAPLE and FANCY GOODS by
our arrivals Of this week. In ladies' gooGe we
have quite show of nice fresh styles, in all
grades of dress goods:
Chinese Poplins, Satin faced and plain do,
Lepos, Bereges, Tissues, Organizes, &c.
Cur stock Of Black and Dress Silks is now COM
pete. Great variety of Buttons and Trimmings.
Nice assortment of Cassimers, Cloths, Tweeds and
boys Wear. We now say that goods are cheap
nd very desirable.
aprl0, 66 KAYSER l. YOUNG.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.-As W.. ;nt,nd 70 mob.
a change in business, il, short time Wa
now offer, without any reservation, our entirs
stock of DRY GOODS l. MOTIONS, all seasons
BILE, from the highest priae Silks down to rcll Of
Tape or paper of Needles,
AT ACTUAL. COST FOR CASH ONLY.
When we charge any article On account we will
DO IT ut our regular price, but # said bills be paid
within days Is per cent. will be taken off if
wlthln ten days, 10 per cent. if within Is GAYS,
80 days we will expect, in ALL CASES, psay,pt nav
ment to be made.
1t is rare thing for such an offer IL oe made,
but to reduce our stock to as low figure as pos
sble, before next Spring, we make the offer, in
tending not to vary from ii in the least.
Persons knowing themselves indebted to US will
please do us the favor TO come forward and make
payment. PIPER. DRAKE & co
nov 21-3nl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

There is only one Democrat in the Arkan-
sas House of Representatives.; but he is a
a white man, thank the Lord Br1ch POM
eqoy.
PARIS, March 1anlartine, the poet
and historian, died to-day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-03-05

The trial of JAS. Grant is in progress, in
Richmond, a jury having been obtained by
summoning talesman from Alexandra, Nor
folk and elsewhere