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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS

COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF VALUABLE LANDS.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
Augusta County, rendered at the June term 1876
in the cases OF Sprinkle & Co., and ais, gs. Swim
and ais, and Hartman, Administrator &C., u
Swink's heirs, the undersigned, who was therel|
appointed commissioner for the purpose, vii
On December 3lst 1870,
on the premises sell at public auction, to I'll
highest bidder, that valuable tract of land d
which the late Washington Swink resided at til
time of his death. The said tract contains aboi
$50 ACRES,
and is situated about eleven miles N orth of Stau
ton, on one of the best and most public roads
the county of Augusta. The improvements col
sist of new and very commodous dwellirt
house, and substantial outhouses. The land
of good quality and in a fine state of Guilty
ton, and the property is in every respect mo |
desirable one. Those desiring to purchase
good farm and to secure comfortable house
good neighborhood would do well to after
the sale.
The Commissioner may deem it proper to
vide the land by the Mount Scion road, tn
runs through it.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to p
the costs of suit and the expenses of sale, al
for the residue of the purchase money credit
six, eighteen, thirty and forty-two months W
be given, the purchaser executing bonds wi
good personal security bearing interest frd
date, for the several payments, and a lien reta
ed on the land as ultimate security.
The place will be shown to parties by the
cupants.
Na~ If necessary, the Commissioner will
vide the tract TO accommodate purchasers.
JOHN A. HARTMAN,
dec2-tds Commissioner &c
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09
GEArz Brown told few wholesome truths

GRATz Brown told few wholesome truths
at complimentary sefonade given him by
his political friends in St. Louis, the other
evening. Among other things, addressing
the veteran Union soldiers present, he said !:
"tSoadicrs: Wherever have gone in the
canvas Of this great State, | have ever
found that those who fore the brunt OF bat
tie were the first to extend the right hand Of
reconcilation- cheers prompt to forget
all animosity, and to consign to oblivion OBJ
solete issues, bygone phrasaology, past no.
menelature. TWAS only those who held high
carnival in the rear that would still prolong
the uotc Of discord, hoping for continued
pillage." Cheers.
Words like the above have the true ring
and will find an echo in the breast Of every
true American citizen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

A Pneumatic Car, for railways, has been
tried in Chicago, with promise of success
The motive power is compressed air, the
machinery being similar to that usually
worked by steam, and placed under the
seats. There is no noise, no smoke, no
heat. 1t is said that this method of running
street railway cars will be much cheaper
than the system now in vogue. For in
stance, tho Chicago, experiment talists say
that what costs $40, 900 per annum there
for horses, etc, can be done by the pneu-
matlc car enterprise for $40, goo, and be
better done at that. The rate of speel is a
mile in ten minutes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09
New RuMoRs OF AN IMPERIAL RgsroRA-

New RUMoRs OF AN IMPERIAL REsroRA-
TIoN.-The London Times to-day revives
the story telegraphcd to the World month
ago that the terms Of peace have been set
tied between the King Of Prussia and the
Emperor Napoleon; the latter agreeing to
cede Strasbourg and Metz, and then to re.
turn to France at the head of the imperial
army.
The Times editorially declares tho story
to be highly probable, as the position Of the
Germans is SO embarrassing now as to rem
der Count VOC Bismarck anxious to escape
from it on almost any terms.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

JACKSON, Mss, Dec 5.-The facts in
the case of 4. NJ. Yerger, charged with
killing Colonel Crane, are that the grand
jury found q true hil! against YergeF fer
lnanslaughter at the last term of the court,
the judge virtually dictatisg the finding Of
the bill
The board Of mayor and councilmen Grad :
zeal appoiutees) have recently allowed the
claim of Ycrger against the city, which was
the cause Of the difficulty resulting in Cranes
death.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The Legislature has accepted the Monti,
cello estate Of . ?. Levy, conditiooally be-
aueathed to tho State for the purpose of
establishing an agricultural school upon the
premises for the education of orphan chill
dron of warrant officers Of the T. S. Navy
between y and 16 years of age.
Mr.. Washburn, Of Wisconsin. it is said !,
intends to revive the postal telegraph scheme
in Congress this session.
General Buell. is candidate for Governor
Of KentEcky. e.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Gen. Jordan was arrested at his residence
IN New York, Oh the 9Th inst, on the
charge of fitting out Cuban expedition on
the 18th of October last, and enlisting men
in AID of the Cuban insurgents. H. was
taken to Judge Woodruff residence. where
he gave bail in $4,000 which was renewed
this morning, for his appearance at the Feb
ruary term of the United States Court =
Warrants are out for the arrest of nuube,
OF other prominent Cuban sy,npatlize,s
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Tbs latest Franco-Prussian war news ;s
unfaVorabie to the French. The army Of
the Loire, under Paladines, after several
weeks OF splendid mannuvering and several
successful engagements, made stand at
Cheyllly, nine miles north Of Orleans. where
pitched battle occurred and tho French
we're compelled to retreat. The Prussians
pushed their success AMI got in the rear Of
osleans' and we're preparing to shell it,
when Gen. Pellieres spiked his guns, burn
ed his stores and retreated across the Loire.
where he was joined by Paladlnes the fol-
lowing day and the whole army fell back
upon Blois.
The Sortie made by Ducrot from Paris
was successful, the French getting posses
sion of several towns held by the Prussians.
There vas cessation of fighting on the LIST,
IN order to bury the dead. On Friday, End
the Prusians 100. 900 strong attacked the
French at Champigny and Villicrs, with
great impetuosity, but failed to carry the
positions. The French reports say that, after
seven hours hard fighting, the Prussians
retreated leaving their dead on the field
having lost Is, 900 to 0,oo0. and that the,
were so badly crippled that no attempt wa
made to modest the French, who, on the fol
lowing day, Saturday, recrossed the Marine
1t would seem thsn, that both suffered
severely, the French not being able to hole
their position against renewed attack, ant
the Prusslans being unable to prevent til,
fecrossing of tie Marine by the French
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

On Sunday DR. Albert 7. Bled soc, OF the
Southern Quarterly ReuJelo, who lately ex-
pressed publicly his dissent from certain
tenets of the Protestant Episcopal church,
formally connected himself with the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South, in Baltimore,
and afterwards preached rom the pulpit of
the Central Church OF iAas Determinations, in
that city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

BUFFALO, Dee. 5.-Ths Roman Catholics
are making extensive preparations for con
vention of prelates of the church on Thurs
day, to protest against the late indignitiel
offered the Pope by Victor Emmauuel.-
Archbishaps epalding, of Maryland, BIC
Closkey of New York, Terrell AMI Lynch
of Canada, Bishop McQuade. of Rochester
Rilroy, of Canada, and others, will be pre-
sent,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

ARTIFICIAL LEGS The Legislature of
Virginia on the LIST Of November approprl
ated $4,000 to furnish artificial legs to
every citizen who will procure a certiGcat tie
from his county court Or corporation show
ing that he is citizen of this State and lost
his leg in the late war, and was citizen of
this State at the time he lost his leg or was
in military corps Of the provided
the applicant has not previously received
oue from the State or United States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Otto Goldscbmidt, Jenny Limbs husband
having squandercd lis gife's fortune, the
nightingale is now 60 reduced as to be con,
PEELED to teach music for living The i'll
matched pair have separated by mutual con
sent, and the spendthrift must now shift fol
himself
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The Tallahassee Fzoridton, figures up
official and unofficial returns showing ma
jority Of 400 for Rloxham, Conservative
candidate for lieutenant Governor, and Of
oil for Niblack, Conservative candidate for
Congress. The official majorities will not
vary Iruch from 500. and this in the teeth
of very general frauds throughout the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Penalty FOR OlEN1Na LETTERS ADDRESS
ED TO ANOTHER Many people seeing let
ters advertised are in the habit OF thinking
there must be mistake in the address and
call for and open letters belonging to other
parties. There are also letters that oeca-
slonally, through haste or mistake, get into
the wrong boxes and are opened by parties
TO whom they do not belong Il woald ba
us we'll to let our readers know that the
penalty for any person opening letter net
addressed to himself varies from fine not
exceeding $500 to imprisonment for ten
years, (sec. 800, laws 1869 One half of
the pocuniary penalty shall be for the use Of
the informer, (sec. 318, laws 1867
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

Robt. Garrett, Esq, President of the
Valley Railroad. has returned to Stanton
after trip over the entire lioe of the Road
He is active in furthering the interests Of
and is using his greatest exertions to secure
The commencement of the construction of
this road at the earliest possible dav.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

TRIMMING WITH TaE NEW BREEZE. III.
lanta, Co., Nov. 30-Sam Bard (whom
General Grant mado Territorial Governor, }
editor Of a newspaper published III this city
called the True Georgian, heretofore osten-
sibly devoted to the support of Grants adj
ministration, comes out this morning declar-
ing the mission Of the Republican party en-
ded renouncing Grant and Rcpublicauism !;
hosting at the head of its columns the nan g
Of John Z. Hoffman for President, and
General John B Gordon for Governor, in
1872; and supporting the Democratic NOM
inees for Congress in this District This
action has faasad q considerable stir in the
ranks OF the Republican party.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

A PLEASING INCIDENT An incident in
the life Of Gen. Lee is worth recording as
Illustrative of his sorupulou. thoughtfulness
of the trihing, not less than the more serious
duties and obligations Of life. Early in the
fall OF 1860 he rode over from Arlington to
the iron foundry of Mr.. Schneider corner
Of Eighteenth street and Pennsylvania av-
enue, and drew from his pocket the draft Of
peculiar kind Of coulter, which he request
ed to be cast for him to use in breaking up
lot Of heavy meadow sod The price Of
the coulter was fixed at two dollars, and the
Generals old market man called for it u day
Or two afterwards A few months passed,
| and the peaceful pursuits of agriculture we're
exchanged for the strife and turmoil Of war,
Gen. Leo pitched bis tent in the South, and
the quiet scenes of Arlington knew him 10
more. Late in 1861, amid the stirring scenes
that were enacting around him, and whilst
all the mighty cares and responsibilities of
his position we're resting upon Gen. Lee, MIR
Schneider received by the hands of little
boy two one dollar gold pieces, with brief
note of apology for overlooking the little &C
count - Waryeuf0n MdcI,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09
I'Ese ) gary Lssggsr~ w hat Hills Pass
ed and What Failed

ed and What Failed
Upon no question, at present, are the
people more at sea than in regard to the fate
of the numerous jury bills which were be-
fore the Legislature at the last session. And
well they may be, for we doubt whether
members themselves, or at least some Of
them, in the hurry OF the closing days of
the session, were not led into error IS to
which jury bills the Governor really ap
proved, aud which failed to become laws for
one reason. or another. We will endeavor,
however, with the aid of State official
who speaks from the records. to set the mat
ter right:
The grand jury bill which had passed
both houses became g law, by being signed
| by the Governor Nov. 9th.
The general jury law was pocketed by
the Governor, and consequently did not be-
conse law. The reason Of this was that
five days Of the session did not remain after
its passage This bill, which passed both
houses, had two important features: First
it gave the courts the right to try all cases.
civil and criminal, except feionies, without
a jury, unless party expressly demanded
a jury. Secondly, ii abolished the paymen
Of Jurors it directed that the Judge, Com
monwealth's attorney and Clerk should Sc
lect men for jury service,
The criminal jury bill, which passed boil
houses, was vetoed by the Governor an(
was not passed over his veto
The Senate bill providing for the paymcn
of jurors passed the Senate but not thu
House.
The Senate jury bill embracing the gen
eral features Of both the general jury bill
and the Senate bill for the pay Of juror
passed the Senate only
From the above it will be seen that tn
old law in regard to petty jurors is still il
force.
The new law in relation to grand jurie
went into effect on the LIST of December.
1t dispenses with grand juries in the Cir
cult Court. The county court designate
four Of its terms for grand juries fog gsner
al purposes, but the judge may, in tern
time or vacation, order special jures; fo
! these last ten persons are summoned and sil
may compose the jury. These special julie
arc designed mainly to pass upon indiot
| ments, so as to obtain speedy trials, though
] there seems to be nothing in the law to pre-
vent these special juries from acting on al
subjects within the ardiuary enquiries 0
these tribunals
1t is not now necessary thai the grant
juror shall be freebooter.
In January of each year the county judge
selects IRON twenty to one hundred voters
from each township, and from this list tho
CLERK, in the presence of the Commonwealth
attorney, draws the names of persons te
serve on grand juries -R3eh. Wig
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The comptroller Of the currency has au.
thorized the establishment of the Citizens
National Bank of Charlottesville, Va, with
a capital of 800, 600
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09
T>EAIPLE OF FASHION.

FENEMPLE OF FASHION.
IMPORTANT TO THE LADII 4
l will sell my entire stock of millinery 1
fancy articles at greatly reduced prices for ca
Those in want of anything in my line will |
well to call and examine. | have an eeeg
stock of Jet sets, Crosses, Charms, Necklad
&C. and many other handsome articles suita
for Christmas presents, such as real ard imi
ton lace handkerchiets, collars &c.
Mrs. X. NJ. KELLEY
DECEIT No IS Main Street
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

DR.. Fl. T. Bartoa having rendered his
resignation as Asst Surgeon Of the Virgin
ia Military Institute. the Board of Visitors
at their recent meeting in Richmond accept
ed tho same, and appointed in his stead Dr.
VIM. B. Sinclair, formerly Surgeon in the
U. S, and c. S. Navies
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The soard of Public Works of Virginia
is autorhized to sell The Armory buildings
dots and water power of the State in Rich
sIond
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

The Democrats elected their Municipal
Ticket, in Motiie> on tie 5th, by over 1000
.nasority.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6,-NIessrs. McKen-
zie and Rives, candidates fol. Congress, from
Virginia, ave given formal notice Of con-
test for the seats Of Braxton and Duke
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Drugs, Medicines sc.
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NNRUSSES!
TRUSSES !!
TRIrSSES III
TRUSSES III!

NRUssEs! rRrssEs
TRUSSES
We have received a new and superior assort-
ment OF TrusSes with the latest improvements,
the same Truss can be worn ON right or left side,
and be set at any angle TO meet the indications.
and suit comfort of patient
We have also received Shoulder Braces. All
deminal supporters of the most approved kind
Pessaries, of different patcnts Teaman's self ad
Juster; Bivalve, Sims duck bill and Cylindrical
Specuums of different sizes, Bougies, Syringes,
for womb, nose and ear, Male and Female, Me-
tahc, Glass and Gutta Pefcha; Nursing bottles
Rubber nipples and Sheaths, besides always a
well selected stock of Medicines, comprising the
most approved remedies, viz
Podophyllin,
Leptandrin,
Hydrastin,
Baptism,
Iodoform,
Iodoform 4 Iron,
Guarana
Corydaline,
Choral Hydrae
&c. &c. g.
Together with large assortment of beautiful
lamps of the latest Styles to which we invite
the attention of the public
nov25t DIR. B. P. REESE & Co.
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Insurance.

"OW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
III buried with the household head, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vlded for; left destitute by the want of a proper
foresight in its deceased rrotector2
THE VIRGJNZA INSURANCE COMPANY,
STANTON VA.
Offers to every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
IT'S CHARTER IS PERPETUAL.
IT'S CASH CAPITAL, $125, 600.
1t is organized ON the basis of the old Mutual
Life of New York, and its successful experience
The Premiums are paid in cash.
Its Dividends are paid in cash.
Its Policies are paid in cash. without deductions
There are no premium notes, and hence its as
sets are all cash, which presents the only soid
substantial basis of husine for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT INSURES
UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES.
The company is combination of the proprie-
tary and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges Of both
Its Policies are non-forfeitabe after two years,
and incontestable after FIVE years for all missate-
ments and errors in application except as to the
age of the applicant
THIS is A SUBSTANTIAL
HOME COMP ANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia. and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia.
1t commends itself for its safety, management
and organization, to every Virginlan and other
Southerner in search of safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION,
Live agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send for circulars.
Address,
R. G. MAYO. Gen'l Agent
for Virginia and Yves. Va.
Lock Box PIG, Staunton, Va.
octl-ly
TIVE SOUTHERN MUTUAL.
L FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $3.50, ooo, co.
ACCUMULATlONs, $242, OLA, 49,
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Office N. Z. Corner Main and Ninth Streets
RICH1NOND, "a.
rs This Company issues Participating Policies
on Farm and City Property, by which the insured
becomes a member of the Company, sharing in its
profits. A semi-annual Dividend of three per cent
paya bic to the Nut Policy-holders of this Com
pany, declared July l, 1862 January 1st, 1870 and
July 1st 1870.
DIR. IL. 6. DAVIDSON, President.
JORDAN II. MARTIN, Vice President.
H. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
j. e. NElSWANGER, Asst. Secretary.
STATEMENT OF IT'S BUSINESS
TO July lst, 1870.
Number of Policies issued, a316
Amount of Property insured, $4,641 s79 SO
Amount of Deposit Notes deposited
with the Company 2O4, 1863, IS
Amount of Cash Premium and Fees re-
ceived, GA
Amount paid for Losses Expenses. &c, i6,310,G6
Losses adjusted not due, $1,000
W. E. H. LYNN and Fl. H. PECK, Solicitors,
Stanton, Va.
IS. Wallace, Solicitor, Waynesboro
JNo G. SroyER, Solicitor, ChurchviIe,
Agents wanted in every City, Town ana Coun-
ty
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

A FULL ASSORTMENT of best make Of
IN dies and Misses Hosiery, at
sep2-tf NJ. P. FUNKROUSER Il CO..
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| DANKING DEPARTMENT
| OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.

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, Stanton.
: DEPOSITS will ho 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 l-6m
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,E'Hae Revenue Reform eE's ANA the
Democrats

h9eEaaOcTasSs
The New York Sun estimates the Re-
publican majority in the Forty-second Con-
gress at thirty, but adds that it will be in
the power OF sixteen members of that party
through combination With the Democrats:
to control the election Of the Speaker. he
question is, can sixteen be relied upon? 1t
is supposed they can, as it is claimed that
from twenty Eve to thirty Republicans are
Revenue Reformers, and that twenty at
least are ready to make that test question.
The New York Journal Of Commerce
says "news highly encouraging to the
Revenue Reformers" has reached it from
Washing ton, as follows
The Republicans Of that school, looking
over their numbers, and themselves SO
strong that, with the aid of the Democrats,
they think they can elect the House Speak
er, and SO control the craftsmanship Of the
important Committee Of Ways and Means
We are advised that it is their plan, the
Democratic congressman being willing, to
give General Farnsworth the Speakersbip,
agd make General Logan Or some other
acceptable man chairman Of that committee.
The journal Of Commerce thinks that the
Republicans Revenue Reformers and the
Democrats are not yet ready for "a complete
political FUSION" but that concessions from
both sides swill pave the way to other mu-
tua!ly good Offices; and that which begun
with the determination that no fossil party
principle should be sacrificed, may end in
throwing overheard all the petriGed issues
and form new party on such hellthlul
basis as we have previously suggested"
The same paper ADDS:
Thus far we have spoken only of the
House. In the Senate the Republican
Revenue Reformers are SO strong that it is
thought practicable, by enlisting the votes
Of the Democratic Senators, to carry the
proposed revision of the tariff in that branch
The strife between the new Republican
school and the old one will be bitter in the
Senate, on account of the entrance by the
brilliant Senator sohurz upon the leadership
Of the reform wing, Of which he will desery-
cdly be the head. The Missouri Senator'S
late, and seemingly irreconcilable quarrel
with President Grant, will make the Demo
cratic Senators the more willing to joiI
hands with him and his associates, on -.
form questions where the Administration
espouses the other side
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-09

pan AWAf--Frsm the subscriber, living
~ near jennings Gap on the 10Th of No.
venber, girl named Nellie Johns, who was
bound to me by her mother, Mrs Bishop, on
Shaw Fork, in Highland county.
SAID girl is abo'.t twelve years Of age. All
persons are hereby forewarned from harboring
her. One cent reward and no thanks for bring
ing her home.
dee9-3s JOHN S ANDERSON.