Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-09-03

The XIX CENTURY is the name of new South
ern monthly magazine, published at Charleston,
s. c., and edited by that spirited writer, F. G. de
Fontaine. 1t is an original magazine, racy and
entertaining. Its contributors are of the first
talent in the South. 1t is published at 49, SO per
annum, or 35ets. per copy. Copies of this excel
lent Southern monthly can be had at the Book
Store of Hunter Nowlin.
Looking from any prominent point of this
place, the is attracted, all Sides by
Der of new buildings completed and in process Of
construction. We doubt not that the area occu-
pied by buildings at the expiration of this year
will be at least onesixth greater than on the LIST
of January last, and yet there are but very few
dwellings unoccupied. We leave it to others to
say whether we are progressing rapidly or not.
Our enterprising Postmaster, Mr.. Edward
Sears, is fitting up plumber OF Locked Boxes, in
his new Office, on Augusta street. These boxes
will greatly convenience those taking them, as
they will have access to them before and after
regular office hours, besides avoiding the rush
which attends the delivery of the mail at present
The convenience they afford should induce all
our business men to secure locked box.
That distinguished and talented Divine, Rev.
DR.. Munsey, delivered an grafton, ON the subject
man. to a highly appreciative audience, in
the Methodist Church, in this place, on Friday
night last.
Wecan not, in brief local, portray his power
ful analysis of the subject, his lofty eoquence or
his irresistible logic. Suffice it to say, it was a
mastery effort, and should have been heard to be
properly appreciated. Theproceeds amounted to
$78, which was appropriated to Mr.. Munsey' s
benefit.
On all sides we hear of Dwellings. Barns &c.
burned, on which there was no insurance. This
is palpable neglect. Self interest should prompt
parties to insure. Many in this section are con-
sidering the matter in proper light and securing
policies Of insuranceon their property. All our
property holders should do likewise The agents
of the Southern. Mutual Fire Insurance Company
one of the very best Fire Insurance Companies in
existence, have lately taken a number of risks in
this county. The plan of this company Is very
popular, and we advise our readers to call on its
agents and insure at once.
AUGUSTA COUNTY CoURT.-August Tsrm.-Lt.
T. E. Towne qualified as Commissioner in Chan
Gerry for Augusta county, vics Joseph A. Wad-
dell.
Robt. G.. Byers, VIM. A. Reed and VIM. H.
Bull qualified as deputy Sherifs.
IS. Trayers Phillips qualified as Attorney at
Law - -
Joel S. Wallace and Geo. W. Sutler severally
renewed their bonds as Notaries Public.
The Grand Jury brought in nine indictments
for misdemeanors, and one against Jno NJ STAN
ley for murder.
Rev. Jno. N. Lockridge and Rev. Rufus H.
Wilson, Ministers of the NJ E. Church South,
were severaly appointed and authorized to cele-
brate the rights of matrimony. :a-5.
Geo. W. Greiner, Jno R. johnson and Saml.
Hunt were appointed committee to superinten
the rebuilding Of the bridge across South River,
at Waynesboro, in place of the committee appoin-
ted at June term. ~
The election on the proposed county subscrp-
ton to the Valley Railroad was postponed until
the 4th Thursday in October next.
A large number of cases were disposed of on
the Issue and Misdemeanor dockets.