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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-25
Convention OF Superintendent OF Insane
AsyIumS


The 23rd annual meeting of the Associa-
ton OF Medical Superintendent Of Ameri-
can Institutions for the Insahc, was held in
the Virginia Hotel, in this place, last week.
The meeting commenced on the 18th and
continued till the 18TH
The following Superintendent and Ply
slclans were present:
Thos S. Kirkbridc, Pa. Hospital for the
Insane, Philadelphia
w. P. Jones, Tenn Hospital for the In
sane, Nashville, Tennessee.
d. r. Brewer, Il. L. Asylum, Williams
burg, Va.
Jno. P. Gray, N. Y. State L. Asylum,
Utica, N. Y.
Jno. S. Butler, Retreat for the Insane,
Hartford, Connecticut.
Jno. E. Tyler. Mclean Asylum, Somer-
vile, Mass.
Clement A. Walker, Boston L. Asylum,
Boston, Mass.
Isaac Ray, Philadelphia.
r. Hills, W. Va. Hospital for Insane,
Weston, W. Va.
Edward r. Chain, Kings county i. Asy-
lum, Flatbush, L. L.
Abram M. Shcw, Gen. Hospital for In
sane, Middletown, Connecticut.
A. B. Cabaness, Miss. State l.. Asylum,
Jackson, Miss.
B. Graham, Texas L. Asylum Austin
City D
L. 7. Fuller, Asst Physician, N. c. In
sane Asylum, Raleigh
~Jas. Rodman, W. l.. Asylum, Hopkins
vile, Ky.
Joseph Workman, Provincial L. Asylum,
Ontario, Toronto.
Francis T. Stribling, W. L. Asylum,
Staunton, Va.
Jno, Curwen, Pa. L. Hospital, Harris
burg
G. II. Hughes. Mo. State L. Asylum,
Fulton, Missouri
D. Tilden Brown, Bloominglale Asylum,
N. Y. City
Henry Landon, Amherstburg, Maiden
Asylum, Ontario.
Alex. S. McDill, Wisconsin State Hospi-
tai, Moderson, Wis.
Edward Meade, Cincinnati, Ohio-for-
mer member
Chas. Fl. Nichols, Gov. Hospital for In
sane, Washington City.
Jno. Moore, President Board of Directors
of the E. L. Asylum, Va.
Robt. Reyburn, Special Delegate from
American Medical Association.
-Jarvis, Massachusetts,
DR.. Kirkbride, of Philadelphia, Presi-
dent, and Dr. Curwen. of Harrisburg. acted
as Secretary. On the first day Dr. Curwen
read report upon the treatment Of the in
sane in private institutions, in which he took
occasion to express bis contempt for certain
legislatures in passing rules and regulations
for the government and treatment Of mala-
dies of which they were totally ignorant
DR.. Ray presented an important paper on
the law of insanity. in which were describ-
cd several recent judicial decisions, showing
most gratifying progress in the right direc-
ton. The decision of the Chief Justice of
New Hampshire in recent criminal case
was regarded as embodying really correct
law in respect to insanity as IN excuse for
crime. All questions Of insanity, including
tests and definitions, are questions of fact to
be determined by the jury, and the duty of
the Court is not confined to the simple in
struction that if they find the prisoner to
have been insane when he committed the
act, and that the act was the offspring of
such disease. they must acquit him on the
ground Of insanity After an amusing dis
cussion about the treatment Of the insane in
Massachusetts by ducking and confinement
in high pressure compressed water tanks one
hundred years ago, the scientific converse
ton was adjourned till nine o'clock Wcdnes-
day morning.
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C0lporteur Convention.

A colporteur Convention of the Ameri-
can Tract Society, has been in session in our
town for several days. The attendance was
not as large as was expected but those who
met seemed to be full of zeal in the good
cause which brought them together, and no
doubt much good will result from the meet
ing.
There were seven branches of the Chris
tan Church represented in the meeting, and
many practical questions connected with
Missionary Colportage we're freely discussed
and the utmost harmony prevailed in all its
deliberations.
We publish below resolutions Of thanks
adopted by this meeting which shew in a
measure the spirit with which these Chris
tan gentleman were received in our town,
and the impressions made upon them.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
The following Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted at the closing meeting of the
Colporteur Convention of the American
Tract Society held in the Lutheran Church
of this place on the 18th, 10th and 18th
insts.
Resozued, That the heart felt thanks of
this Convention be rendered to the Rev. J.
[. Miller Pastor of the Evangelical Luther
an Church for the use of his Church ediGce,
to Rev. G. B. Taylor and other Pastors, the
propretors of Hotels, and other citizens, for
the kind hospitality extended to us while
temporarily sojourning in their midst. AL
so to Major J. G. Coyell Principal Of the
Institution for the Deaf Dumb and Blind,
for the kind invitation extended us to attend
the exercises given ON the 10th inst. to the
Professors, and students who participated
on that occasion in giving so highly crafty
ing an entertainment which we were per-
mitted to enjoy.
RESOLVED, That the thanks ofthis Conven-
ton be given to the Railroad Companies for
their kindness in allowing the members to
pass over their roads at reduced rates.
G. r. ROSS, Prest
Colporteur Convention.
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Form Of the Ticket.


The Conservative State Committee have
prepared form of ballot to be used in the
approaching election, which has been SUBJ
mitted to the authorities and found to be ac-
cording to the legal requirements. We pub
fish it below, and suggest that it be uniform
ly used throughout the State. All ballots
are required to be on white paper. There
will be three ballots cast, requiring the use
of three tickets. The first as follows:
For Tor against Constitution.
(The provisions submitted to separate vote
being excepted
''- For Governor
GILBERT G. WALKER.
For Lieutenant Governor
JOHN F. LEWIS. .t5
For Attorney General:
JAMES e. TAYLOR.
For Senators, District No, to General
Assembly
For Delegates to General Assembly, Dis
trict No.:
For Representative to Congress, District
No.;
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Valley News.

BARN BURNED. On Thursday night last
the barn belonging to Polly Solomon resi-
ding few miles from town was burned. to-
gether with its contents. The barn WIS fired
| by an insane daughter Of Mrs. Solomon
Rockingham Register.
SUrc1DE.-Miss Grubcr, a daughter of
Jacob Gruber, highly respectable farmer
near Smithfeld, Jefferson county ". Va,
committed suicide, by hanging herself on the
18th inst Disappointed affection supposed
to be the cause. - C7arhe Courier.
SENTENCED Young Blake, tried before
Judges Pendlcton and convicted Of larceny
and breaking jail was sentenced to the county
Jail for twelve months for the first offence
and six month for the latter, thus allowing
him eighteen months for serious reflection
upon his misdccds = Winchester Times
DROWNED. On Friday last, a little son
Of John Stokes, residing on Dry River, near
Bridgewater, while at play a short distance
from the house, fell into small stream, and
and was drowned The child had been
missed but short time, and upon search
| being made, its ifeless body was found in
| the stream. Efforts We're made to resuscitate
the child, but they proved fruitless, Rock
inghame Register.
LAND SALEs.--J D. Price & Co., Real
Estate Agents have recently sold the follow
ing lands
The farm of Jacob Dinkel, near Bridge
water, containing 81 acres, to d. 4. Fish
er, of Orange county. for the sum of S. POI.
A tract Of unimproved land, containing 81
acres, situated in the western limits Of Har-
risonburg, to J. A. Loewenbach for the
sum of $77S.-Rochimghane Register,
lNoENp1AE1sM.-On Saturday night last
the TINKER Church on Beaver Creek, in
this county, was set on fire by some villain
oHs parties, and burned to the ground.
On the same night attempts were made
to burn the Union Church on Briery Branch,
and the old Methodist Church in Bridge
water. There is no clue as yet to the per
potato of these iiendish acts, but we hope
they may be caught and that the severest
penalty of the law be melted out to them
Rockingham Register.
PAINFUL Acc1DENT-Fi Hugh Lee,
little son of Capt. j. NJ. Locke, of this
place, was seriously hurt, on Monday even
ing last, at Mt. jackson. He was in bug
gy at the time of the accident The young
gentleman, who was with him, got out to
get his hat, which had blown off, when the
horse ran the buggy, with the little boy in
1t, over an embankment some eight OF ten
feet high. 1t was feared at first that he
had received some serious internal injury,
but he is now at home, and is doing we'll.
-Rochinghans Register.
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NEW WHEAT-THE FIRST OF THE SEASON
Forty bushels of fine new white wheat
were offered at the Richmond Corn and
Flour Exchange yesterday, the 18th, by Mr.
Aemuel Powers, Commission Merchant
1t was grown by Major Hagan on farm at
the head OF Venablc street. The first new
wheat offered on Change last year was on
the 9th OF June. 1t consisted of one hun
dred bushels white, and was sold off Change
by Simpson, Warner & Bass, now Simpson,
Bass n Go. at $500 The next Offering
was one hundred bushels on the 20 of June
which sold at 1910. The gallant Major
Hagan OF sending his wheat to the Exchange
yesterday, sentwithit the assurance that il
would be followed by treat, at which an.
nounsement all haiids said, anbrayo, just
like him. "-Enqaire, and Eramtuey
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At the Convention held in the Courthouse
on Saturday last, in accordance with the an
nouncement made by the Superintendent OF
the county, the following ticket for the Sen
ate and House of Delegates was nominated :
For the Senate + JOS, A.. WADDELL. ..j
For tile House Of Delegates ALEX. b
COCHRAN, FL. NJ BELL ana MARSHALL
HANGER
This ticket may not be in exact accordance
with the wishes of each and every voter, for
that were impossible. 1t, is however, the
one selected upon which to concentrate the
Conservative voters Of the County. The
gentlemen are all well known and to the
manor born. Their interests are identified
with the interests Of the people of Augusta.
Although some may have preferences for
others as representatives, yet it would be
folly to vote our special preferences and
thereby increase the chances of, if not Sc
cure the election of Radical ticket from
this county.
We therefore advise one and all to unite
as one man on this ticket. The Legislature
We want and the Legislature we must have
Be wise then and vote to secure it.
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TINE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION, FOR THE
Il Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, is now pre-
pared to offer for SALE in large small quantities
a superior article of SOAP, hitherto known as the
! ''RockERIDGE ECONOMICAL Soar invented by
Mr.. George W Reintzel whose interest has been
purchased by the Institution, and whose services
have been retained the foreman of the Soap
Factory at the Institution.
n. B-This Soap will hereafter be known as
eva. D. D. B. L., Soap.
/. We guarantee that pound Of our Com
mon Hash Tub Soop will do as much washing a.
| one and one-fourth pounds of any other Soap
now manufactured.
2. That it is first rate Sharing and Tsiiet Soap
always, after use, leaving the hands and face per-
fectly smooth
3. That it will wash we'll in KGra Is Sett
Water, in Cold as well as Warm Water
4. That as a defensive it is incompatible.
s. That it will remove all kinds Of grease and
stains from clothing. -r= --t.t--s-f
6. That it will set the cOlors of printed seeds
liable to fade and render them fast
T. That it has bleaching quality and renders
clothes very white in washing them.
s.. That it lisa sovereign remedy for chapped
hands.
8. That one bar dissolved in tn 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.
@g- Our Wash Tub Soap can be furnished
one-fourth cheaper than any other Soap.
We will exchange, on reasonable terms, Seap
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 III Q
principal Stores in Town Wilson L Foster and
R. W. Powers are our agents in Richmond.
mArl9-ly.
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FRANKLIN COURTHOUSE, June II, 1869
To the Editor Of the LyncAJmy Mps:
/ observe in your paper of the 14tl a par
agraph stating that | ''have taken the stump
for Walker and against the constitution D
This does not correctly represent my posi-
ton, and though my individual views are
little consequence to the public, yet, as do
not wish to be misunderstood by any, I take
occasion toplace myself right. At the last
term of Franklin county court, after Colonel
Martin, Of Henry, had made a speech, "a
portion of my old friends called upon me,
and in response made some remarks cx-
presslvc of my views Of duty of Virginians
in the approaching election. Regarding the
instrument 50 ANONYMOUSLY propounded TO
the people of Virginia as State constitution
by the recent proclamation Of the President
of the United States as, in its origin. it's
principles its details, and its mode of sub
mission, degrading to the State, destructive
Of its honor and interests, and subversive
of all semblance of State rights, [ advised
the people of my native countyto cast their
votes against it, either as whole or in bro
ken doses.
told them, however, that it was not i'm
probable that by reason Of what regarded
as the unwise counsel of some Of our public
men, the instrument would be palmed upon
us either with or without the DISTINGUISHING
clauses, and as, by the action of a conven-
ton recently held in Richmond, the Conser-
vatiyc candidates had been withdrawn, thus
narrowing the contest for Governor to
choice between two northern men who had
been nominated by their respective wings of
the Republican party, and as the infamy o.
Wells character, public ana private, had
been fully developed and established, I ad-
vised them to cast their votes for Walker,
as choice of evils, upon the chance of his
proving better than his opponent, if for no
other reason. do not think this can be
said to be 'taking the stump for Walker"
The whole ticket, from its head to its tail, is
Objectionable and offensive to me, and the
tail is not by any means the least offensive
part. Dire necessity alone could induce me
to urge any one to give his support to such
ticket or any part of it.
Very respectfully yours,
A
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RECONSTRUCTION A PERFECT SUCCESS


Goods sold for cash at the lowest figure with
ont requiring the purchaser to take the Iron
clad.
Greenbacks taken at par IN exchange for goods,
if presented in sums Of not less than five cts and
not over one hundred dollars
The undersigned is ROW receiving his new
stock of Dress and Fancy Goods, purchased most
ly III the late New York Bankrupt sales and after
the last break down in the Dry Goods markets,
having fortunately held back from buying his
stock until after the 2lst of April last, which
gave me an advantage of no less than from l6 to
20per cent. over some other merchants, which
will enable me to sell goods as cheap, if not
cheaper than any other house in Virginia.
Having no partner 10 divide profits with a
family so small, not worth mentioning no horses
to feed, no servants td eed and clothe, can well
afford to sell goods t very small profit, and
have still Il handsome balance in my favor
Ny stock consists pr cipally of Cloth Cassmeres,
Tweed Cassinetts, kentucky Jeans, Black
ncy Silks, Dress Goods of all and
every description, White Goods, Ho-
siery, Shawlsr Lace, Points, Ia
BILE Cloths Napkins, Tow
cling, Carpeting, Mat $500
ting, OIL Cloth, for M
Floor and 1s5
Table
Bleached ard Brown Cottons,
... - Bed Ticking, Ginghams
% pieces Black and fancy col. Alpaca,
Silk and Cloth Sacks
sand 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. Fl. HILB.
may7-tf Crawford Corner
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THINK OF 1r.-on Thursday last twelve
thousand Cinnamon arrived at Francisco
"Unless we greatly mistake, says the New
York Herald, 'tthis exodus from Asia bring
Nth 1t the sea7en1entof the negro question"
1t brings with it the issue, Who shall rule
this country? Europeans, Asiatics, or AT
ricans =? Or will they all blend into Happy
Eamilu2
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A Peruvian newspaper speaks of an ex-
traorainary phenomenon discovered in the
road Of Loeumba, which appears to have
been caused by the late earthquakes. Every
beast that reaches certain spot immediate
ly falls dead This has SO often taken place
that immense numbers of carcasses arc heaped
on the spot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-25

President Grant was allowed to smoke in
the streets of Boston. The City Council
we're greatly exercised about it. But it was
suggested that His Excellency would not re-
main in the Hub without the privilege of
smoking. This consideration decided the
City Fathers to direct the police to look in
the opposite direction if they saw the Presi-
dent with a cigar in his mouth.
Great place Boosting.
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The first branch of the city Council of
Baltimore passed an ordinance, on the 18th
inst, to subject to the vote of the people of
Baltimore the question of subscribing
81 1000, 900 to the stock Of the Valley Rail
Road, as soon as the Legislature shall en-
power the city Council to make the invest
ment, as provided in the State Constitution.
Tho Second Branch Of the city Council
called up the above ordinance, on the 22nd
inst, and also passed it by vote of 7 to /
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RAILROAD EXTENSION TO W1LLIAMspoRT.-
As we were going to press yesterday, we were
informed that the proper officers of the Cum
hcrland Valley Railroad, attended by their
counsel-A. K. syester, Esq. had gone
ont the line between Hagerstown and Will
Transport, for the purpose of paying over
the money and securing the right Of way in
those cases in which the damages have been
agreed upon. We trust our information
may be correct, and that work upon the road
may commenced, at once --Hagerstown
Mail,
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Very respectfully yours,
J. A. EARLY.


A New D1scovERY.-A German chemist
has discovered that ifmorphia which is some
times used effectualy to allay vomiting. be
heated with hydro chloric acid, it will become
the most powerful emetic known The effect
is produced by introducing a small quantity
under the skin and sometimes by spilling it on
the skin, but the vomiting soon subsidies and
leaves no nausea. The discoverer calls the
new agent ememorphia.
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CALIFORNIA WIsE.-A cargo of "a ticrces,
or about 1 900 gallons. of California wine
was recently shipped on the Pacific railroad
for the Atlantic ports. The wine and brandy
product of California now reaches 5000, 600
gallons, and it is estimated that in ten years
time the annual valuc Of the crop will amount
to $40, 000,0 90, and equal in value the pre-
sent cold product.
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MARR1Aer nr AI1ss ANN1p SnRRArr

MARRIAGE OF Miss ANNE SURRATT.-
Washington, June 17.-Miss Annie Surrsta
was married to-day, at St. Patrick's church,
to Mr.. William P. fancy, a chemist en-
Ployed in the Surgeon Generals office. The
bride was attended by her brother Isaac,
while John Ell. Surratt occupied a. seat in
pew IN front of the altar These and few
intimate acquaintance of the bridal party
were the only witnesses to the nuptial cere-
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ATLANTA, June 22.-The Supreme Court
of Georgia to-day decided that the new code
of Georgia adopted by the new constitution
forever prohibits marriage relations between
white persons and persons of African decent,
and declares such marriages nall and void.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-25

Hon. Henry j. Raymond, principal edi
tor and proprietor of the New York Times,
died suddenly, Of apoplcxy, at 5 A. NJ. on
the 18th.
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The second is as follows:
Against Clause w.. Section L., Article III.
of the Constitution.
The third is as follows:
Against Section VII Article Ill Of the
Constitution.
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President Grant passed today quietly
taking a ride in the Central Park this after
noon. Few cellars saw him. - forney'
Chronicle. 1914. tsa I'll
Why, John Nv. what do you mean9
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The laying Of the rails on the Chesapeake
4 Ohio Railroad was completed to the White
Sulphur Springs at II A. NJ on Wednes-
day last. The cars will run to that point
on July 1st- a.s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-06-25

A sister, q niece. and two grand, nieces of
Jeff. Davis arrived in Louisville on Tuesday.
and propose to spoad the summer in Ken
lucky. a i. ~ .=l /.
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BOARD OF REGISTRATION.

l< BOARD OF REGISTRATION,
lsr DISTRICT, AUGUSTA, County, I
STANTON, JUNE 18th, 1869, I -
Pursuant to General Orders No. 81, paragraph
Is. Notice is hereby given that the first magis-
terial District of Augusta county will be divided
into two election precincts with polling place
in each The dividing line Of said District will
be the Greenville road to its intersection with
Beverly street at Burwels corner in Stanton
All persons residing in that part of the District
lying west of said Greenville road to Staunton,
and south of Beverly street will vote in the first
precinct at the polls to be opened at the Court
House, and all persons residing east ofthe Green
vile road with its intersection with Beverly
street at Burwells corner and south of said Bey-
erly street will votein The second precinct at the
polls to be opened at Jas. A.. Pper's store next
door above Virginia Hotel Building.ss .o
sss.t y. F. MAUPIN, President
gae Ed H:sSEARs, poa;,tu,
1t R. D. SEARS. neeistfars.
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NOTICE
IN BOARD OF REGISTRATION,
2ND DISTRICT AUGUSTA COUNTY l
STAUNToN, June 18th, 1862 T

Pursuant to General Orders No. 81, Par, Is,
Notice is hereby given that the End Magisterial
District of Augusta county will be divided into
two election precincts, with polling place in
each. The dividing line of said District will be
the Churchville road to its intersection with Au-
gusta street in the town of Stanton
All persons residing in that part of the District
lying north Of the Churchville road to Staun-
ton, and east Of Augusta street in Stanton W i'll
vote in the LIST precinct at the polls to be opened
at the entrance to the Town Hall on Main street
and all persons residing south of the Churchville
road to its intersection with Augusta street and
west Of Augusta street, will vote in the End pre-
cinct at the polls to be opened at the old Market
House on Frederick street.
WIN. L. HERR,
Prest. Board Registration I'd. Dist. Augusta Co.
WALDO NJ. ALLEN, poa;,+.
GEO. W. McCUrcHrs REGISTRARS.
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