Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-12-17

- We copy the following merited notice of our
distinguished t0wnsmen, from the columns of
the Winchester Sentinel. i HN>f
Hon, THOs. J. NIcHIE.-This distinguished
gentleman has recently been in this city in atten-
dance apon the District Court Of Appeals. As a
urist, his yell earned fame is as wide as the linn
its of the whole country. A retentive. memory.
filled with the richest stores of legal learning,
powerful mind, comprehensive in its scope, and
energetic in action, capable alike of the highest
fight offapey aud most solid argument, sus-
tanned by fine personnel and imposing physi-
que. 2 We cannot fail to regard him noble
type of Virginia manhood now rapidly passing
away. Although advancing in years, we could
perceive no diminution in his mental and bodily
vigor. s@day he be'sparsd yet these many years,
an ornament to his profession, and the pride and
admiration of his many friends!
A MODEL PARIoR MAGAZINE For beauty of
Typography, artistic engrayings, and heightened
literary articles, together with large and beau
tiful display of the Fashions, Denorests Monthly
Magazine is certainly unsurpassed. The January
number, just received, in addition to unusual
holiday attractions, has fine steel Portrait of
both Nj. and Nine. Demorest The rich display
of novelties offered in Demorest's Monthly would
seem to be enough SO secure circulation sufficient
to satisfy its publish ers but in addition we see
the; propose to give very large and fine engra-
wing to each subscriber, valued at $40. q The
Engraving alone would make very appropriate
Holiday or Birthday gift; but when added to
the costly Picture the best Paror Magazine is in
cinded, to be monthly reminder of the friendly
feeling of the giyer there is certainly no better
way ofinveStiag Ss.--Address Demorcst's Month
Iv q5S Broadway NJ Y
Weare pleased to learn that cur friend, DR.. T.
Van L. Davis, who has cast his lot with our
neighbors of Rockingham, is doing we'll in the
practice of his profession. Some eight or nine
months since he settled at Broadway Depot, on
the Railroad from Harrsonburg to Napassag
(Which was then merely q station on the road !,
but has most grown into quite town. and has
built up excellent practice To those in Thistle
caty who are not as yet well acquainted with DR..
Davis, we beg lease to say, that be is physician
OF considerable experience and reputation. 4f.er
several years practice OF bis profession 10 this
county, he was appointed Assistant Physician in
the Female Department Of the Western Lunatc
Asylum, which position he held abeu seven years
and filled with credit to himsel and the Ipgtitu-
ton. He is gentleman of high moral standing
and character, pleasing social qualities and
an excellent physician and we commend him to
the good people of Broadway, Rockingham and
congratulate them on the acquisition of such a
gentleman and physician as Dr. Davis. ie' =
The idea Of the formation of new parties
I'm Virginia at this time is only entertained
10y few aspirants whose ambition may meet
with rebukc, such as they do not expect.
The prominent men of the State here ignore
the proposition, and very propegly hold that
THIS is net the time for political movements,
when the political interests Of the State a are
to be cared for, and the welfare Of the people
cooked after. Time enough for the forma-
s4oa Of parties when things sra settled, and
issues arise upon which her people can d.
vide. AT present unity and harmony are esy
sentlal, and he who would disturb either il
no true friend Of his State Cor. Bait. Ga
zete .zr3 s--.
A bill has been introduced IN the House
Of Representatives by Mr.. Walker, "to
dispense with spies and informers in the
revenue service The whole spy and de.
tectiye system. as organized and carried on
IN this country. during and since the war,
is "A nefarious one. The detectives are fire..
quently worse than the thieves they are set
to watch. They often unite With ring to
plumber and rob. IN ~
Commissioners Delano has decided that Off
GERS OF internal Revenue shall not be allow
ed to charge citizens for making out papers
which the latter are required to furnish, and
gives notice that those who make such char
ges will be Instantly dismissed from SER
vice. s& ,a-lal Z. ea1zV