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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

TINE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION, FOR THE
l. Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, is now pre-
pared to offer for sale, in large or small quantities
a superior article of SOAP, hitherto known us the
s'RocKER1DGE ECONOMICAL SOAR invented by
Mr.. George W. Reintzel 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 be known as
Eva. D. D. B. H. Soap.
! l. We guarantee that one pound of our Cem-
mon Hash Tab 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 Soap
always, after use leaving the hands and face per-
fectly smooth.
8. That it will wash as well in Hard as Ssts
Water, in Cold as we'll as Warm Water
4. That as a defensive it is incompGroble
.. That it will remove all kinds of grease ana
stains from clothing.
6. That it will set the colors of printed goods
liable to fade and render them fast
Z That it has bleaching quality, and renders
clothes very white in washing them
g. That 1t is a sovereign remedy for chapped
hands.
g. That one bar dissolved in tMo 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
yieiu oHe anu d nail gallOnS OF good Soft Soap.
A handsome and perfumed Toilet Soap will
soon be ready for market.
Ns> 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-
tion.
~ 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.
JIG. CovELL: Principal,
N. B.-Patent to be applied for.
FOR SALE BY the Institution D. D. / B., and the
principal Stores in Town. Wilson Foster and
K. w. Powers are our agents in Richmond.
marl9-ly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

MARK TINS Counterfeit ten dollar notes
are In circulation. Now how can you detect
them Easily enough. In the genuine i'm
preston the left wing Of the eagle has four
rows Of feathers distinctly marked. In the
counterfeit IL csc are obscure and mingled
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

The conflict Of authority between the Uni
ted Sites and the State of New York, for
time, promised a rich treat to oppressed
Southerners. Pratt a Texan, but resi-
dent of New York, was arrested on the
charge of melting riot, murder &c. in
Jefferson, Texas. A writ of hd5eas corpus
was issued by Judge McCunn of New York
and he would have been released. The U. S.
Marshal, fearing this, seized Pratt by force
and incarcerated him in an U. S. Fort and
surrounded himself by military guard to
prevent his own arrest. President Grant
stepped in and ordered the Marshal to hold
Pratt. The New York Militia was called
out to sustain the authority Of the Court and
an interesting conflict was imminent. The
U. S. Commissioner, however, relieved the
pressure, "by discharging Pratt, on the 10th
inst, on the ground that there was no evil
dcnce to sustain the charge This spoiled
the fun we anticipated and probably saved
another innocent man from going the way of
poor Wirz .la9 y la4a}.t' 9T l-p T.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
4 superior Snspenderfor SKIRTS or Pans-An
umequalled Brace for the Shoulders.

co,,n,nr oo~,7,,r>
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.
l. AS A suspESpnn for Men and Bows it is fine
most comfortable and convenient Brace made,
fastening 10 the pants at one point directly under
each arm, with metallic button-hole or loop
Ihere IS no straln on the pants when sitting,
stoopng, or IN any ,, otner position. No other
Draee colli9ines Tue nra1e ana ouspehder so COM
p'eleiy anu oh'e'iien'lf "S 'nc fNor-AorloN
pkAoE'
AS shikr oGrrohihB Tor LADIES ana Misses
~ ls ihulsteiis'oie eol ns.i ana comfort. IL
supports Inc SMr.s Iron, .e slouiuefs' ana mus
ieiieses 'lie nip cl "r ulpiesn' anu oppressive
poiuen' 81 Pioiine VI "ealiness aho olsease. nv
cry Hoy youhs or oio' shouia nave pair.
HEALTH
3. AS A BRACE 1t keeps the shoulders drawn
back, expands the chest prevents STOPPING of the
shoulders, compression of the lungs, curvature of
the spine, and consumption. To persons of Sc
dentary habits, and to the young of both sexes
attending school, it is invaluable as health and
life preserver vrt * it f..
CUEApNESS
only about the p1cc of common suspender. No
other Brace can be had so cheap. gsf
NEIAlL IhlCES.
povs, and Misses, =, contsana @, 40
oa;os' "r ana Je, Gant;; SlA5s anu S,'eo
I's~ ~ ''1S: = ~ Nv y % i''0
S. MANDELBAUM,
Clothier and Gents Furnishing Goods Dealer
augl3-tf isH
A UGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.-If the people
n of Augusta County wish their next Fair to
be success, they have it in their power to make
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
New Advertisements.

1-717r0-~7-~-~-0---~-~~~-
BURKE's Iron Works,
e..ss5 Staunton, Va, July LIST, 1869.
NJ OTICE.- Having increased my facili-
IN ties for the manufacture of heavy castings
desire to call the attention Of Iron Masters to
Players Patent Hot Blast Stoves, for Blast Fur
naees, which are giving such general satisfaction
in all the Iron producing districts, both in this
country and Europe, also to Westman's Patent
Roasting Kiln, for calcining Iron ores. have
secured the exclusive rights of both these great
Improvements in the Southern States.
am still manufacturing mill and other ma
material and workmanship and at short notice.
am still making the best Livingston Plow ever
put up in the State. large lot made for the fall
trade.
Particular attention paid to repairing all kinds
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

The suit, in the United States Court at
Parkcrsburg, of Jacob B. Brown, rs Capt.
Daniel I. Young, involving the title of the
United States to the Harper's Ferry proper
ty has been decided in favor of the United
States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Hon. Jefferson Davis, accompanied by
Charles Mackay, is making tour through
Scotland. He was at Glasgow on Thurs
day. g6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

r. S. Tukcy, commissioner of revenue for
the first magisterial district of Caroline, has
resigned, and General Candy accepts.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

A difficulty occurred at Wilmington, N.
c., on the 47th, between Senator Abbott
and Maj. Englehard, editor Of the Journal,
which had funny finale.
Abbott denounced Englehard through the
Post. They were Immediately bound over
to keep the peace. Englehard left the
State, and addressed note to Abbott, de-
handing the satisfaction ''to which he was
entitled according to the code of honor" -
Abbott couldn't stand fire, and retracted
''the offensive article in full" and thus the
little affair of honor terminated
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

TIE MAIL RoDBERY.-The case of John
L. Thompson, clerk in the postofice at the
University of Virginia, who, is charged with
robbing the mail of sundry money letters,
and who underwent a partial examination
before the United States Commissioner
Thursday, was again called up yesterday,
and the accused sent on for trial before the
IInitnd States Gircnit Court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Corr advanced in this market yesterday
ten cents per bushel, and it is generally pre-
dicted that ) so per bushel will be reached
ere long. Commission merchants are ad
yising the farmers TO bold On to their grain
for the present -RinAnaond Wing 1TT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

On the 9th inst, SO carloads of peaches
were shipped to New York and 1 to Phila-
delphia, over the Delaware railroad. Each
car holds 16, 900 lbs, and the "a cars would
aggregate 1,504,0 900 lbs. This is the largest
shipment ever made this early in the season,
but is small compared with those made in
the height Of the season.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Spain is having happy time. The Car
lists are in rebellion against the new Gov
eminent and are said to be gaining ground.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
The Commercial Value of the South.

The New York Herald sums up the Com
mercial value of the South as follows. The
Herald is noted for its correct statistical in
formation, and its statements below may be
considered reliable, and its concentrations
on che subject Of the wealth of the South and
the energy Of its people merits the consider
alton of Northerners 1t will also be read
with interest by orr people.
"Well might the North buckle on all its
armor to keep the Sonth in the Union, for,
apart from political considerations and the
patriotic sentiment of maintaining the gran
deur and glory of the republic intact, that
Part of our common country is the source of
our commercial wealth and more valuable to
the North than ever India was to England.
According to the latest statistics the value
of Southern exports last year was over two
hundred and fourteen millions, while that
of the North was a little less than two hun
dred millions. There is this great difference,
too. In the nature of the exports Of the two
sections, that large portion of those Of the
North is in the precious metals, which in a
measure impoverishes the country, while
those of the South are the products of the
soil and bring us gold Or its equivalent =
Cotton, of course, is the great staple, though
tobacco is a valuable product, and sugar,
rice and other things from part of the ex-
ports The domestic trade of the South is
still more valuable to the North, for it sup
plies our manufacturers with the raw mate
rial they need and takes back Northern man
ufactures in return. These great and valu-
able exports, and this vast trade, too, have
been developed again so soon after the South
had been desolatcd by war This not only
shows the surprising wealth of the soil, but
the astonishing energy of character and re-
Operative power OF the people. Yet it is
this rich and beautiful country and these
citizens which are kept under the heel of
military despotism and made the football of
scheming politicians years after the close Of
the war. But this state of things must soon
come to an end. and the South will rise from
its ashes to be the richest country in the
world
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
The test-oath question is that which agi-

The test-oath question is that which agi-
tates the public mind Of Virginia to-day
VIII General Candy exact it Of the lately
elected members of the Legislature or not ?
That is the question. Some Of our exchan-
ges have INDUCED in able arguments to
show that Gen Candy should not exact it.
But of what avail if be determines to do so
He has required it Of Commissioners Of
Chancery and we conclude he will require it
Of Legislators, unless higher authority for
bids it. Will this higher authority forbid it ?
We have conflicting kilograms and cores
pondence from Washington, the one declar-
ing it will be required and the other denying
it. As our readers are all interested in this
question, we publish elsewhere the opinion OF
President Grant, as published by hereto
fore unknown fellow, calling himself Tar
bell, who has been interviewing him. If
this he true representation OF Grants
views. he is as inconsistent as we supposed
he would be when we read his inaugural--a
perfect puppet in the hands Of those who
hold the wires. He will back up Candy on
the test-oath question and thus override the
will of the whole people Of Virginia, as ex-
pressed by an immense majority in the last
election.
The best comment, perhaps, we have seen
on the sentiments of President, as to po-
itical parties in State, we give below from
the Alexandria Gazette:
ITO what q lamentable condition is our
country reduced, when the fiat Of the Presi-
dent, as to has choice Of political parties in
the States has decision-as to which
section Of party is to be considered the
9:proper" one-are regarded as all impor-
tant for the regulation Of the opinions and
votes of the people? Without shame, the
politicians now go to Washington to elicit
the Presidential edict for the regulation of
party movement in the States or Provin-
ces! Can there be lower degradation in the
administration of a government ? Principles
are entirely disregarded! It is coming, to
be the Imperial regime, under the forms of
Republicanism. It's now, what does the
President think? Think SO, too. What
does the President 1oropose9 That do =
Alas, for our country" s
Gen. Sherman, it is also reported, is in
favor of exacting the test-oath Of our Leg
islators The Commander in Chief of the
Army is, by act of Congress, given almost
absolute power on this subject. If it be re-
ally true that he favors this course, we
should like to know what has become of his
vaunted Democracy, or what constitutes
Democrat in these degenerated times?
1. is also reported that Attorney General
Hoar has decided that the test-oath must be
required by General Candy. At any rate,
it looks very much like our Legislators elect.
who can't take the test-oath, will have to
give way to their opponents, whom they
generally defeated by large m-jorities.
In that case the only consolation we can
offer is, that at the next election the military
and test-oaths will be out of the way, and
the defeat the Radicals will experience will
convince them that Virginians can and will
ule Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

W. H. II. LYNN and W. ]. POINTS, Solicitors,
Staunton Va.
J. S. WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesboro.
JNo G. SLOWER, Solicitor, Churchville,
Agents wanted in every City, Town and Coun-
ty
oct30-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

1t is rumored, says the facetious Peters
burg Index, that Gen. Candy will soon issue
an order requiring Notaries Public, Editors,
Bar-keepers, Ministers who perform the
marriage service, Blacksmiths who shoe
Government horses. and pedestrians who
pass by military headquarters in Richmond,
to take the iron-clad oath.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

CHICAGO, ILL, August II. President
Grant telegraphs General Granville NJ.
Dodge, rendering him the Secretaryship Of
War, vice General Rawlings, who desires to
retire on account of bad health. General
Dodge is Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific
Railroad.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

!. A STRAw.-T Norfolk Journal reports
that Col. Robert W. Douglas, private sec.
rotary to President Grant, was in that city
last Sunday. It is surmised that he had
business with Col. Walker, onr Governor
elect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

The Mount Joy distillery of Philadelphia,
said to be the largest ia the country, has
been seized by the u. s. Commissioner, on
the charge Of defrauding the Government
out Of the tax on every other gallon of spir.
its distilled.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Agents for Judson's Patent
Governors for Steam Engines,
the best Governors in the mar
ket.
M- From this time for
ward my terms are Cash or
its equivalent, and will not
be departed from under any
circumstances, as it is imposs-
ible for me to conduct my
business on the credit sys-
tenn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Prince Arthur, Queen Victoria's third
son, left England on Saturday for Halifax,
Nova Scotia, on I. tour through the New
Dominion. He is to proceed from Nova
Scotia to New Brunswick: thence he will
to Canada, and from Canada it is ex-
pected he will come Gu to the United States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

The Democrats of Ohio have nominated
Hon. George H. Pcndleton for Governor,
siicc Gen Rosecrans, declined. This no,ni-
nation, it is said, creates great enthusiasm
throughout the State. %. s.s s, 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

PdPtTo 0UPy D
DARN FOR SALE.-l will sell, at Public
IL Auction, on the
- lst DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1869,
on the premises, if not sold privately before,
Valuable Tract Of Land, lying on Christians
Creek, containing 100 acres more less, it being
portion of the tract purchased by me of Mrs.
James Crawford, about four miles from Stanton,
adjoining the lands Of Benz. T Bagby, David S.
Young, Cyrus koiner, David Rives and George
Bateman.
This tract of land is splendidly watered, with
spring in every field has a comfortable dwell
ing-house, with four rooms, stable, kitchen, and
all necessary outbuildings.
Terms made known on day of sale, or by en-
quiz ing of the undersigned.
ALBERT DESPER.
aug2o-2t 94
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

The Masked Ball at the White SULPHUR
was grand affair, and passed of in the most
happy manner ~
The visitors are loud in their praise Of the
management of the Mestra. Peyton and their
polite assistants. e.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

WASHINGTON, August 17.-Judge Dent
has written to Secretary Boutwell, a remon-
strative and denunclatory letter wherein he
says: "By some strange, dextrous manage.
ment and occult political strategy you have
50 worked upon the confidence Of the Presi-
dent as to cause him to flourish the club with
which you intend to break his head
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Both of Brownlow's sons were defeated
for the Legislature in Tennessee.
The Brooklyn Eagle says, Grant is a
round man in square hole.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

A riot occurred at Heathville, Northum-
berland Co.. on the 18th, in which sailor
killed negro. The sailor was committed
to Jail and was afterwards rescued by the
whites. Gen. Candy has sent detachment
of troops to that point
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

On the 10th inst, Mr.. George Peabody
donated TO the Trustees of Washington Col
sege' Lexington, Va. 100000, to establish
'ohc.ef the additional professofships proposed
by Gen. Lee, President of the College.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

VIM. 0. George. Esq, prominent citi-
zen OF Richmond, Va, died On Monday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

A Washington dispatch of the 18th, to
the Baltimore Sun says:
"a gentleman recently elected to the
Virginia State Senate visited the Secretary
Of War to-day and states that he received
satisfactory assurances that the test oath
would not be required Of the members elect
to the Legislature
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
T.A.BLEDsoE, Agent, Stanton, Va.

: x : o 1717DK5O17, z<BeHt otH0uIOn, va.
This company, wellmanaged unsuccessful for
PERIOD ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable terms
as other good companies.
Its capitaland income promote. asfsras practi-
able, theindustry of our State.
". l.. OOWARDIN .Presiden,,
WIN WILLIS, Jr., Secretary.
Feb "a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

New INTENTIONAL new process has been
discovered by which kiln Of brick is burned
uniformly throughout, leaving no salmon =
This is accomplished in less time and with
less fuel than it has heretofore been conceived
of. All the bricks burned by this process
are said to be hard, red, and ringing brick,
precisely alike in compactness and color,
which has been heretofore great aesidera-
tum. All information may be obtained from
S. n. Hamilton, No. 8 Gay street, Balti-
more. This is interesting information to the
brick makers
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

NOTICE.-All persons indebted to the late
IN firm of Hope Burke are earnestly re1ues-
ted to come forward and settle, either by cash or
note as it is absolutely necessary for the business
of the old firm to be closed up at once.
r. W. BURKE,
aug2o-lm Surviving partner of Hope & Burke
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
Copper & Tin Ware.

GToVEs, STOVES, &c.
~ W POINTS,
/. Would respectfully inform the public, that h.
hasjust opened his shop oppositeto Bickle' core
ner, where he is prepared to do all kinds of
TIN, SHEET IRON AND COPPER
work. constantsupply of
STOVES
always on hand,
LARD JARS,
COFFEE MILLS,
JAPANNED WARE, &c.
All kinds yproducetakenine exchange
for work
Particular attention paid to Roofing, Spouting
and Guttering houses.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20
DANKING DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COM ] AN

VIRGINIA INSURANCE COM AN
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 & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June 1-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

TINE PIVoT-ACTIoN BRACE, OR
.4 CHEST EXPANDER,
Patented October 10, 1865, byoB J. Greedy.
I Reissue, June 8, 1869.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-08-20

Town papers copy mons.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1869-07-30
HORRORS OF LEpRosY,

A correspondent writing from the
Sandwich Islands gives the following
description of a visit to a leper hospi-
tal at Halaia: eve enter the room.
Mats spread on all sides are covered by
about dozen or fifteen recumbent fig
ures, among the worst of the bad cases.
A fetid order, faint but perceptible,
pervades the apartment. We hear
hard, hoarse breathing, harsh whisp-
ers and deep sighs from those who can
never again speak with their old vol
ces. The decay of the vocal organs is
almost the last stage of the plague, and
seems the most terrible of all. The pa
tient is unusually by this time one
mass of corruption. What faces are
turned to us as we grope among the
half conscious sufferers-faces that look
as though they had been hacked twenty
times across with the broad-ax, and
each cash healing had left a horrible
seam. Ears swollen to twice their
natural size, raw looking and bloody,
while the enormous lebes, hanging
nearly to the shoulder, ooze with sick
ening pus. There are those with nos
trils slowly whitening away, some
with no nasal at all, only an uleerous
cavity remains, too abominable to be
thought of for a moment. Fingers
grow sharp at the ends, sloughing the
skin, shedding the joints one by one.
They are but half alive, these lepersr
and carry their own infectious corpse
about with them. One old man, sit
ting in gate, narrow strip of cloth
about the lions, is covered from head
to foot with large, hard swellings.-
There is not vacancy enough between
his thousand and one feshy hillocks
to lay the tip of your finger. Yet he
is unconscious of any pain whatever
He turns a CHASTITY grin-supposed tc
be a smile upon US, and exhibits a new
mound just making its appearance or
one side of him, which is likely tC
crowd out few older ones. The pool
wretch looks more like horned toad,
polished down a little, than man and
brother.