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The national Republican., 1869-02-09

INTERVIEW WITH THE M,YoR.-Ycacrday
morning the special committee from the
Proyident Aid Society, consisting of Messrs.
John II. johnson, George Savage and c. W.
Sears, called on the Mayor to request him to
give such information as he might he in pos
session OF concerning derelictlons on the
part Of any one connected with the society
Mr.. Bowen received the committee very cor
daily, and In answer to the question said he
Ien pretty sure that the president Of the
society, as well as the general agent, were
eognlzant OF the facts to which he alluded at
an Interview with a committee from the
rrovident Aid Society on Friday last. Mr..
Bowen expressed himself as yery friendly 10
the society and its members, and Informed
the committee that he would not decidedly
state when or how the appropriation Of Con-
gress would be distributed, until he consulted
the Mayor of Georgetown and the president
Of the levy court. He thought that in the
course Of the day he would be able to con.
suit with those parties, and give an answer
to-day to the committee that had previously
waited upon him.
The national Republican., 1869-02-09

IL You WANT paints, oils, window glass,
coal oil, lamps, chimneys, yarnish, glue,
brushes, alcohol, turpentine, &C., just drop
In and make purchase of superior article
at the store of Mr.. Daniel shauahan, No. 1881
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets.
The national Republican., 1869-02-09

PoLicE oRFIcER.-Yesterday morning, JAS.
Gardner, while driving wagon rapidly down
ne" Jersey avenue, near the railroad depot,
ran into carriage driven by Thomas
Brown, inJuring the vehicle and spelling the
harness. ofiicer McHenry attempted TO
arrest Gardner, when the latter became very
abusive, and struck McHenry In the face
two or three times. Finally, the officer
drew his baton and struck his nssailnnt
blow on his leg which dlslocated his knsc
and suddenly brought him to terms. As
Gardner was unable to walk, he was taken
to feed store, where the knee was reset,
and he was then sent to his residence, on the
Navy Yard, where he will remain until able
to be brought before magistrate to answer
the charge Of resisting an officer.
The national Republican., 1869-02-09


Now, the construction of u market-h house
on this central location Is well known 10 he
most profitable investment, however the
Washington Market Company argue differ
emily They will consent to build "stalls,
sheds, etc., Tor market purposes" along
Seventh street, Ninth street, along the
canal, and within the hollow square, (of A
material left to their discretion, } charging
to the dealers for stands no more than Ichdt
ne highest bidder piR give, provided the above
property Is granted them by Congress free
OF charge, and with the privilege Of erecting
buildings for stores and halls Of stone,
brick and Iron, not less than 80 feet to The
caves, and not less than 80 feet deep, extend
ing along the southerly side Of Pennsylvania
avenue from the west side of Seventh street
to the east side Of Ninth street aforesaid"
The bargain being thus blocked out, the
COMPANY are willing TO compensate the cor
poraiion for all the harm done, In the shape
OF bonus, to wits "Over the first story of
the building on SepeRh street there shall he
constructed halls, rooms aud apartments for
the ample accommodation of the Mayor and
al other city ofiices, as well as for the CITY
councils, and also for the police headauar- |
ters, iGD0rding hs latter room for cells,) all |
OF which shall be free Of any rent or charge
for the use thereof"
splendid prospect The city NAV now
iSh' Out thelr prisons IN rear OF the station |
houses, and the Mayor and City Councils
tlemen and ladies Of the street In the new
quarters provided for all of them by a Kind
landlord "oyer the first story of the building
on seventh street" The company must try
to get along with their upper story arrange.
ments by renting out the accommodations of
ne building on FtnHsylvaHid Gpenm for balls,
concerts, showmen, saloons, private offices,
and whatever may turn up.
1t seems to be Of doubtful policy. md worId
hardly comPort with the dignity Of the au.
!horities OF any country town, to give up
In quiet quarters of their own
ana move In sort Of mixed up boarding.
house near the hustle and noise of rejuye-
mated market, with the refreshing odor of
The fish market carried to the desks by the
gentle southern breezes Of the summer. All
experts who have made speciality Of the
The national Republican., 1869-02-09

~ The Jury then stood as follows, Enoch
aeaTd, Lewis Wright, Daniel Lightfoot, Y.
y: Welch, Jr, John Ball, Stephen Yost, Jno.
": Ray, Chas. II. Payne, John W. Mead,
John M; Stake, Alphonso R. Hilton and
The court then adjourned until this morn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01
Extension Of the Stay Law.

The following is the general order extern
ding the stay law. issued by Gen. Stoneman ::
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT,
STATE OF VIRGINIA, Richmond, Va., Dec.
%. 1S68.-In view Of the peeuniary dis
treas and difficulties which must necessarily
ensue throughout this military district upon
the termination of the stay law on the first
of January next, and in the absence of any
Legislature or body competent to devise the
appropriate remedy, therefore, it is ordered:
1. That the stay of executions against
personal property, so far only as the same
exists under laws now in force, and which
by the provisions thereof expires on the said
first day Of January, 1869, shall be and is
hereby extended until the first day Of July,
1869. and, if on or before the said last named
day the debtor shall have paid all the ipter-
est then due and owing thereon, such execu-
ton shall be further stayed until other Or
ders from these or superior headquarters
2. Ii, during the existence of this order.
amy debtor shall he eloigning any property,
which, but for the existence of this order,
would be liable to said execution, Or shall
dispose, or attempt to dispose of the same,
to the prejudice of his creditor, it shall be
lawful and right for such creditor to apply
to any Circuit Court, or to any Judge there
of in vacation, giving reasonable notice of
such application to the debtor, and said
court or judge thereof in vacation, upon the
statement under oath of the parties. and
such legal evidence as they may adduce,
may make an order to the clerk to issue
said execution for the entire debt, interest
and cost. or else dismiss such application,
with costs to either party, as to the said
court or judge shalt seem right,
3. General orders No. "a, of March 18th,
1868, are hereby continued in force. and
the military commissioners and circuit judges
Entrusted with their execution are enjoined
TO observe and give effect to the same
4. 1t is intended by this order that whilst
affording relief TO t,e debtor not to impair
the rights of the creditor, but to preserve
and enforce the same by subjectias the whole
personal estate which is now exempt by the
stay law to the lien of the creditors execu-
tion, and at the same time enforce prompt
payment Of part of the debt, and an early
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I Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun
NASJIrNCToN Dec % 1863

A few days ago respectable dressed lady
appeared at General Grants headquarters and
asked his influence to secure an Office under
the government, enforcing her application
upon the plea that she had two sons killed
in the late war; General Grant heard her
story and then turned her over to General
Dent, instructing him to further inquire in
to the matter, and if the case was really
worthy one to use his (Grant's) name in re-
commencing her for position in one of the
departments. General Dent, in turn, listen
ed to her story, and finally asked her under
what general her sons were serving when
they lost their lives? The lady hesitated and
finally replied. ''Well, to tell the truth,
sir, one was serving under General Ewell
and the other under Colonel Mosby. The
interview terminated at once, and General
Grant did not indorse the application for
nosition =
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CoMMIssIoNERss SALE

~ 3'- OF LAND
The undersigned Commissioner, appointen I'M
der decree of Highland Circuit Court, rendered
at its September term, 1868, in the Chancery suit
of John H. Pullin and Others Defendants, will
offer for sale, at public auction, at the residence
Of Samuel P. Beath, on Monday, the 1871 day Of
January 1869, the undivided third Of the 1900
acre tract and also the undivided fourth of the
2169 acre tract of land, known as the John H.
Pullin Mountain land.
These lands are situated in Highland County,
about seven miles South Of Monterey. The soils
Of good quality and we'll adapted to grass, por-
ton of which is hacked, cleared and we'll sodded
TRRMs;-one fifth of the purchase money, cash
in hand, and the remainder in three equal in
staments, payable at one, two and three years,
with interest from day of sale, the purchaser to
give bond with good personal security
ilH3 w. NJ. .SOMMERS,
deel8-4w .- Commissioner
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dee18-4w

TO THE PUBLIC.-The experience of the
past TWO years has shown the necessity
Of Strict adherence to cash 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
of January, 1860, sell strictly for cash.
4 settlement at the end of each month by such
persons as Merchants, Builders, and others to
whom 1t may be more convenient will be oonsid-
cred equivalent to cash.
All persons indebted to us will confer favor
by settling by the LIST of January or as soon after
as possible, as we are DESTROYS of closing up past
accounts aud are much in need of funds
GEO. =. PRICE.
WOODS y GILKHsoN.
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Qualification for Office.

The following order from military head
quarters, announcing the oath required of
persons whose disabilities have been remov-
ed by Congress, when they take office, was
promulgated on Saturday the 10Th ult.:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST MILITARY DIS
TRIcT, STATE OF VIRGINIA.
Richmond, Va, December "a, 1868.
General Orders No. $50.
The following act of Congress is publish
ed for the information and government Of all
concerned:
PUDLc-No. g..
An Act prescribing an oath of Office to be
taken by persons from whom legal dis
abilities shall have been removed.
BE ii enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of Ame-
RIGA, in Congress assembled That whenev-
er any person who has participated in the re-
bellion, and from whom all legal disabilities
arising therefrom have been removed by act
Of Congress by vote Of two thirds of each
House, has been or shall be elected or APP
pointed to any office Or place Of trust in or
under the government of the United States,
he shall, before entering upon the duties
thereof, instead Of the oath prescribed by
the act of July two, eighteen hundred
and sixty two, take and subscribe the follow
ing oath or affirmation: II A. B. do solemn
ly swear Cor affirm that will support and
defend the constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and domestic !;
that will bear true faith and allegiance to
the same that I take this obligation freely
without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion: and that I will we'll and faith
fully discharge the duties of the office on
which I am about,~to enter So help me
God.
Approved July IL, 1868.
By command of Brevct Maj. Gen. Stone
man. S. r. CnALFrN, Assistant Adjutant
General
The Pork MARKEr--The Cincinnati Ga
zette urges farmers to sell their hogs. 1t
says: te~
Do not stand on the order Of selling but
sell at once. Do not kill pork for home use,
but sell the last hog. In addition, turn in
every pig that can be fatted by tho middle of
March, and pour in the corn. Hogs may
not be as high in March as they are now,
but they will be high enough to pay good
price for corn. 1t used to be considered that
a barrel of -four and 100 lbs of pork should
bring about the same money. Now the
price of 100 lbs Of pork will buy two barrels
Of -four There is something wrong here
We have had moderate crop of wheat and
an immense corp Of corn. Therefore it
would seem pork is too high Or wheat is too
low. This point we shall not undertake to
discuss, but it is undoubtedly, good time
to sell hogs. Hogs are now selling at full
$25 per head net. The packing at the
West, it is estimated. will reach three million
head. This, at $40 per head, which is a
fair average, would reach $50, 000,0 900.
This will he mainly circulated in five States
1t will go far toward helping the people out
of debt. Sell your hogs then, farmers, and
pay your debts This would make money
easy, and then there would be better mar
ket and better prices for other farm pro-
ducts
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01

THE OFFICE OF GENERAL OF TIE ARMY -
A Washington correspondent of one Of the
New York papers disposcs of the general
ship question as follows
The office of general, especially created
for General Grant, is to be abolished this
session of Congress, to take effect the 18th of
March next. This will leave Gen. Sher-
man in command Of the army, With the rank
of Lieutenant general.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01

D1sAcREEABLE-The colored person is
becoming disagreeable. apparently to the fas-
tidious Radicals ABOUT New Albany, Indiana,
and the CoMnpexcial of thai place says {:
"The negroes in some localities in this coun-
ty, outside tho city. have been notified that
they must pack up their goods and leave for
some other locality, and if they do not they
will be moved"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01

The congregation Of the First Presbyterian
Church, Of Richmond, on Tuesday last,
with great unanimity. resolved to call the
Rev. Thos. L. Preston, Of Salem, Roanoke,
late Of this county, to the pastorate Of that
church, to gil the vacancy occasioned by the
removal Of the Rev Dr. Moore to Nashville,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01

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 3, 4 and 5
inch valves are respectfully y,
is and 81 inches wide at the
base of the steam ports.
This is their patentable fea-
49, L -
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Miscellaneous.

NIRGINIA.
v Atrules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Highland County on Monday
the 18th day of December 1868.
John Trimble-Plaintiff
AGAINST
Jared d. Erwin, John T. Armstrong, John W.
Wilson, Deborah Erwin, and David Fultz trustee
in deed Of trust executed by j. D. Erwin 10 him.
on the Goth day of Sept 18GS-Dcfendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to set aside deed exc
cuted by Jared D. Erwin to David Fultz on the Goth
day Of Sept, 1868 and recorded in the Clerks Of
fee of the County Court Of Highland County, in
trust to secure to John W. Wilson and Deborah
Erwin the payment of certain moneys therein
specified, and to have the money, debts and eff
fects therein conveyed applied to the payment of
the plaintiffs claim in the bill mentioned And
it appearing from satisfactory evidence that ia
red D. Erwin and Deborah Erwin are not resi-
dents of this Commonwealth, 1t is ordered that
they do appear here within one month after due
publication of this order and do what Is necessa-
ry to protect their interest.
A copy-Teste,
A. j. JONES, elk
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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 valye( is reduced to the Least amount
These two reductions cali for the greatest width
attainable at the base of the steam port other
wise the engine choles 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 i'll 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
ofwhieh gives 100 per cent. power, and copse-
quentiy the most uniform speed possible to obtain,
which is DEMONSTRATED by tie Universally admit
ted fact Of its great superiority over I'LL others the
past seventeen years. 1t is simply impossible to
govern well without graduation Of the steam port
in the valve.
A supply Of those justly celebrated Governors,
always on haud at manufacturer prices, at
BUBkES IRON WORKS,
stanton, Va
~ Can ana sec oueip operation,
nov2Q-tf
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" At rules held in the Clerks office of
Highland Circuit Court, on Monday the 18th day
of Dec. 1868.
Samuel A. Wilson i'll his own right and as Ad-
ministrator of James Davis decd, also as survi-
wing partner Of Felix II. Hull and Samuel A Will
son. late partners under the name and style of the
firm Of I. II. Hull & Wilson, and also as surviving
partnerof GeorgeW. Hull and'Samne1 A. Wilson
late partners under the name and style of the firm
of Hull Il Wilson.-Plaintiff
AGAINST
Jared D. Erwin, John L. Armstrong, John w .
Wilson, Deborah Erwin, David Fultz trustee in
deed Of trust executed by J. D. Erwin to him on
the Goth day of Sept. 1868. S. A. Hull, Admin
istratrix Of George W. Hull decd. Hugh W
Sheffey Administrator Of Felix II, Hull decd. and
Harvey S, Dayis,-Defendants r.,
.lt- IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to set aside deed ex-
ecuted by Jared D. Erwin to David Fultz on the
26th of Sept. 1868 (and recorded in the Clerk S
office of Highland County Court in trust, to Sc
cure to John W. Wilson and Deborah Erwin, the
payment OF certain moneys therein specified and
to have the money: debts and effects therein con-
veyed, applied to the payment of the plaintlf S
claims in the bill mentioned; aud 1t appearing
from satisfactory evidence that Jared D. Erwin 4
Deborah Erwin are not residents of this Common
wealth, 1t is ordered that they do appear here
within one month after due publication ofthis Or
der and do what is necessary to protect their in
terest.
A copy-Teste,
dec lat A. J. JONES, elk,
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FREE MAsoNs-It is estimated that the
Masonic order al present contains about L.
250, 900 members. OF this number $780,
600 are in England, 100000 in Scotland
and so 900 in Ireland There are about
100000 on the continent of Europe, 3O0,-
600 in the United States and $4,000 in
other parts of the World.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-01-01

STAUNTON VA.
The proprietor takes this occasion to call the
attention of his friends, and the public generally,
to his complete outfit of
NEW BUGGIES, HACKS &C,
which, in neatness and ease of running, are not
equalled by any Livery in the Valley.
His stud of riding, Buggy and Hack horses ha-
been considerably increased and he is now pre-
pared to accommodate persons with Superio
riding and driving horses, both gentle and fast.
lie will furnish single feed or hoard horses by
the day, week or month on liberal terms
Parties can rely on theiE horses being well cared
for as that experienced and famous. hostler TON
BETHEL, is in general charge of the stable
~ Persons desiring Hacks, Buggies or Horse
would do we'll to call on the proprietor, who can
always be found at the stable which is convenient
to both Hotels and directly between the Railroad
and Virginia House.
Those having horses for sale will find good
accommodations at Burke's Stable
mav1-tf
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4 December 2Sth, 1868
In view of the fact, that the vote taken upon
the xuestion ofsubscrption by the County Of Au-
gusta for stock in the Falley Railroad Company
on the 9Th day of December (prcsent monthly was
under very disadvantageous circumstances in con-
sequence of the extreme incemency Of the weather
when said vote was taken and that there was not
fair expressinn of the wishes of the people on the
subject, and the further fact of their being infor-
mality in not swearing the Commissioners at some
of the precincts and returning the Poll Books to
the proper office within the time prescribed by
law It is ordered, that the Sheriff of this coun-
ty and the Commissioners of Election at the sew
eral Election paecincts On Saturday the 9th day
of February 1869, open polls at said precincts, and
take the sense of the voters of said county, upon
the question whether the County Court Of Angus
ia County, shall subscribe three hundred thous-
and dollars (S3oo,0o0 to the stock of the Valley
Rail Road Company, to be paid in the bonds of
said County, bearing six per cent interest, paya-
BILE at the discretion Of the said County at any
time within twenty (2o) years, the interest there
on to be paid semi-annually, said Polls to be ta-
ken in conformity with the provisions of the law
now in force and of the orders of the Military
Commandant of this District,and subject to his
approval. ftr
~ Copy Teste, +.t...
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, elk.
Snanic1, Pobnc md Puoo,v Rio p,atc
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A bill is pending in the Tennessee Legis-
laturc to give life annuity of scventy-6ve
dollars to lady who recently had three
children at one birth, and that a like sum
shall hereafter be given to all Tennessee
mothers who similarly distinguish them
selves,
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Sales.
CHERIFF'S SALE OF VALUABLE
~ BULL-PASTURE LAND,


GtHERIFF'S SALE OF VALUABLE
~ BULL-PASTURE LAND,
IN HIGHLAND COUNTY, VA.
BY virtue of an order of the Circuit Court of
Highland County, made at its September term
1868, in the case Of William Locllrid &c plaintiff
VS.. John Lockridge defendant, the subscriber,
appointed by said Court for the purpose, will Of
fer for sale, at public auction, the premises, to
the highest bidder, on Saturday the 10th of Jan
uary 1862 two tracts of land-one containing
60 acres and known as Lot No. in the partition
of the lands of which Robert Lockrdge ST.. died
seized, among his heirs--the other containing SO
acres and known as lot No in said partition -
These two lots were assigned to John Lockridgc
in said partition and lie in Highland County on
the Bull-Pasture River, near to each other and
are quite valuable
Terms.-One third of the purchase money to
be paid upon the confirmation of the sale, the
balance in two equal annual payments, falling
due at one and two years, respectively, with il
terest thereon from day of sale, the purchaser 10
give good personal security and the title retained
as ultimate security.
WILLIAM N. SOM3IERS,
doc.ll-6w. Sheriff of Highland Co
T = A r N T 0 r S LEA farm containing
II about 100 or 1870 acres within miles
Of Staunton, is offered at private sale on fair
erms.
1t is in fine state of cultivation, and the i'm
provemients in good order, good Brick DWELL
ing, Br elk Smokehouse a Fine Young Orchard
of near 1000 trees of different varieties, five bold
Springs on the place, and a running stream of
water near the house.
For further information apply at the Office of
the Vindicator, Staunton Va.
P. S.-A fine Piano, as good as new, manu-
fnctured by Knabe Co. Of Baltimore will also be
sold on good terms.
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