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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27
RebulAe to Spies and Revenue In
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Washington, May 20.-It was mention
ed in the Dispatch of Saturday last that
Acting Commissioner Douglass had written
a scathing rebuke to one Of those pests Of
trade, the moiety -grabbers or spies upon
producers, miserable informers who beset
manufacturers with suits instituted upon le-
gal technicalities for the sake Of the reward
which the law assigns upon conviction in
the courts. The fellow in question caused
to be Instituted five suits in Albany, N. Y,
against respectable tobacco manufacturer,
who was acquitted each time The inform.
err then wrote here to the Commissioner to
know what further he could do to cause the
re-arrest of the manufacturer. Mr. Doug
lass, in his reply, attends to the gcntleman's
case as follows:
''In reply, I have to inform you that,
however reluctant you may be to give up
this case and to fail in securing your antici-
pated moitics, l am entirely satisfied with
the decision made by the commissioner
From your own statement Of this case it was
clearly a trick on your part, aided, perhaps,
by the person who purchased the tobacco Of
Mr., to commit the latter to a technical
violation of the law, in order that you might
bring the suits Clearly it was not out of
any respect you had for the law or care that
it's requirements should all be faithfully
complied with or fear that the revenue
would be defrauded l am informed that
both you and your accomplice distinctly
stated before the United States commissioner
that the stamps were thoroughly removed
from the packages after they were first
emptied, and that when they were refilled
by Mr.-Ae o6ared genuine stamps, thus
demon strating that Mr.-neither intended
nor practiced any fraud upon the revenue.
"Mr. - is manufacturer and dealer
in tobacco He has given bonds in the sum
of s6, 900 for the faithful performance of all
the requirements of the law and the payment
of taxes which may accrue against him as
dealer and manufacturer. He has paid con-
siderable sums of money into the United
States Treasury, and is therefore entitled to
some consideration at the hands of the Gov
eminent; protection, at least, from volunta-
ry spies and self-appointed detectives, who
would set traps and snares for honest men
for the moieties Of hundred dollars fine,
and sell their manhood for thirty pieces Of
silver. You ask for an answer to your let
ter that you may show to Commissioner
-. I shall be very glad if you will
show this to the commissioner, that he may
know that I approve Of his disposition Of
there cases, and further, that he may know
in what estimation this office holds men who
make business of hunting up technical vi
olations of law and entering complaints in
the hope of obtaining therefrom moleties and
informers shares"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

DESTRUCTION OF ILLICIT ST1LLs-CApTURE
OF THE BLUE RIDGE GIANT, &c.-Thc rev.
enue officers in Virginia are yet busily en-
gagged in hunting up and capturing yiolators
Of the law. Dispatches received at the Reve-
nue. Bureau today announce that in the third
district Deputy Collector Wiggin and assis-
tant Assessor Duncan Thompson have sue
cceded in capturing the notorious Blue Ridge
illicit stills, destroying them and capturing
the stock, &c. They also took prisoner
Samuel Morrison. the Blue Ridge Giant,
said to be eight feet and large in proportion.
He was the proprietor of one of the stills.
IT is capture was made in a gorge ia the
mountains near Flint Hill, Rappahannock
county.
Collector Henderson,, of the same district
had also captured one hundred gallons of
apple brandy, improperly marked The
team which was hauling the brandy was also
Mizcd.
Supervisor Presbry. Of the district COM
2rising Virginia ana the District Of Column
tia, has established his headquarters in
Washington
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

Philadelphia is now the scene of the ses-
sions Of the first General Assembly of the
reunited Presbyterian Church since its sep
aration before the wsr Two hundred and
forty six Presbyteries, containing nearly four
thousand five hundred congregations and
ministers, almost half million of commu-
nicants, and membership Of about two and
half millions, are represented in it. The
New York Commercial Advetiscr remarks
on it:
"After their long separation these two
large bodies will once more be brought to-
gether in harmonious amicable relations.
and complete and cordial reunion will
doubtless be established. AS this religious
separation was antecedent and preparatory to
the political rupture between the North and
the South, let us hope that it will prove most
eficacious in cenlenting and Strengthening
the reunited bonds Of the two sections
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27


The New York ELECTION. election
for Judges of the Court of Appeals took
place on Tuesday, and resulted in the entire
democratic ticket by from 60, 900 to TO- 900
majority. Commenting on this unpreco-
dented result, the World says:
"Our victory has been thorough and COM
plete. It is all that we could ask for, and
proves that the Empire State is safely and
surely anchored on the Democratic side
She is SO firmly stationed there that no Rad
ical storms or tornadoes can drive her from
her mornings, and there she is destined to
remain. as the banner State of the Democ-
racy, for her sister States to rally around in
the great struggle that is soon to come to re-
deem the national government. Let the
column move on"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

Poor LoNGsrRrET-Wh Then a man once
starts down the deslivity of ruin he des-
cends with great rapidity to the bottom.
Gen. LoDgstreet once held warm place in
every Southern heart for his great bravery
and fighting qualities and devotion to the
Confederate cause In an evil hour he Weld,
ed to the temptation of Federal pap and be-
came Radical. for which he was made an
officer of the customs in New Orleans. But
he has let himself down, down, to a lower
depth of political degradation He has been
appointed by the Radical Governor, Adju-
tsnt General of the Louisiana State Militia.
Every body knows what militia means, and
can appreciate too wildly the downfall and
degradation Of General 4ong-treet, Lynch
burg Republican.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

DUBLIC SALE OF A
VALUABLE FARM
IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY
By virtue of the authority conferred upon me
by the will of the late Samuel Wilson, decd, l
Wednesday, the 10Th Day Of June Neat,
a vecy valuable tract of land formerly the resi-
de ne of Samuel Wilson situated one mile from
the town of Brownsburg, in the county OF Rock
bridge, and containing
ITO ACRES.
From 100 to l2O acres of this tract are in TIM
Der. The residue of the land is cleared and in a
fine state of cultivation, with excellent meadows
and under good fencing. There is on the place q
FINE DWELLING HOUSE,
covered with tin, containing seven large rooms,
with good cellars kitchen and all necessary out
buildings. There is a good stone Dairy adjoin-
ing the kitchen, supplied with water conveyed
from spring in cement pipes. There are two or
three springs convenient to the Dwelling House,
and creek running through the entire farm. There
is also on the farm n fine STABLE and capital
BARN. The farm has upon it large number of
fruit trees and an orchard of
WELL SELECTED FRUIT.
The farm is located in the immediate vicinity
and in sight ofBrownsburg, where High School
has been successfully carried on for number of
years The neighborhood is as good any in
The Valley of Virginia. 1t Is seldom that so con-
venient and desirable a residence is offered for
sale.
TERMS "A cash payment of ten per cent on
the gross amount of sale will be required on the
day of sale. As to the residue of the purchase
money, a credit will be given for one, two and
three years, in equal insalments, bearing inter-
oct from the day of sale-the purchaser giving
bonds with good personal security for the defer
red instalments aud the title retained as ultimate
security. The title is believed to be undoubted.
w D. McCORKLE, late Sheriff of
Rockbridge, and a ssuch Administrator,
with the will annexed of Sam'l Wilson decd.
Stanton Viadcator copy till day of sale,
Virginia Gazette
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miscellaneous.


NONE AND LOOKl
" THE MOST IMPORTANT CASE
that has ever been under consideration has at
last been decided,
THAT 8. H. HILD'S STORE is ONE THE
CHEAPEST THAT EVER OFFERED
GOODS FOR SALE IN THIS MARKET.
His goods have been bought.within the last ten
days-snce the recent heavy decline in all for
eign goods-and he confidently asserts can be
sold as cheap as similar goods were ever offered
in Staunton.
In addition to his large and well selected stock
now on hand, he is receiving daily fresh sup
plies from the north. In dress goods he is
prepared to offer black and fancy
silks, Irish poplins, iron be-
reyes. grenadines, plain and
embroidered lenos, ia
panese cloths, be-
reyes. organ
dies, lawns,
jaco-
nets, meri-
nos, white and
black bereges, 8-4 wide
white, black and colored
alpacas, from 35c to 81 so per
yard complete line of mourning
goods, the best fast colors American
prints at l2c, bleached cottons from 8 to 20
cents New York mills do 24c Wamasetta do,
do, l63; 1914 sheeting, best quality SIS to
95 cents; Irish linens, from 40c to
Sl.50; shirt bosoms from 25 to IS cts;
bleached and brown table damask,
towels, napkins, and the cheapest
lot of ladies and gentlemen's
handkerchiefs, silk do Bonnet
ribbon, satin do for trim
mngss Swiss and JAG
onet embroidery, dim
ity bands, hosiery,
gloves, all kinds
heavy twill brown
linenforpants
at 20 cents,
fine twill
linens for
gentlemen and boys.
Summer shawls, silk and llama lace points, re-
al and imitation lace collars, thread and imitation
laces cambrick, Swiss edgings and inserting, lin
en- collars and sets, II splendid stock of parasols,
showerets and umbrellas. A full assortment OF
ladies' and misses shoes and CATERS from the
best Baltimore makers gentlemens' do; also
carpeting, oil cloth, mating and rugs, table oil
cloth in patterns and per yard. French, English
black, brown ard blue broad cloth. Black and
fancy cassimeres, full Stock tweeds, cassinets
Kentucky jeans gambroons, cheaper than ever
cotton bats, 40 cents per full pound cotton
yarns at So, best quality.
1t is impossible to enumerate all items on hand
invite the public to inspect my stock, knowing
I can and will give satisfaction to all who may
favor me with their patronage.
P. ST. will not follow that rotten Yankee
habit of binding my customers to the pledge o
not buying elsewhere before they come back tt
my store, but let each one go and come unen
numbered.
mayl3-tf S. Ii. HILB.
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REVENUE Iz0REs.-Supervisor Pres
brey reports the seizure, in the eighth Vir-
ginia district, of six wagons, twelve horses
and $50 gallons of apple brandy that was
being struggled into Virginia from North
Carolina There is reason to believe tina
the contraband traffic in spirits, apple brandy
and tobacco in this locality is extensive.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

A POWERFUL INSTRUMENTAL nautical
instrument maker, of San Francisco has
constructed a telescope OF large dimensions
for the Merchants Exchange of that city
The object glass is seven inches clear aper
ture, having local length of about fourteen
feet, enabling an operator to distinguish the
names of vessels aud signals from eight to
fifteen miles at sea.
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New Advertisements.

TOR THE LA DIES
II Just received at the "Temple of FASH
ion, /" irect from New York and Baltimore, the
most bea,. tiful and varied assortment ofMilnery
and Fancy Goods ever before presented in this
market They have been selected with the great
est care ond consist of the latest Partisan Novel
ties in Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces,
&c. together with Ready Made Walking Suits
for ladies and children. Also Infants Robes in
endless variety. A cordial invitation to call and
examine our unsurpassed assortment, extended
to each and all.
Stamping done at the shortest notice.
MRS. K. NJ. KELLEY.
n. Summer opening to-day. may27-tf
ED-SHUCKS-Apply to Steward of
w Institution D., D. & Blind.
may27-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT IN VIRGINIA
The Charlottesville Chronicle reports the ar
rest Of Mr.. Martin Baker, in Albemarle
county, and his imprisonment, after q full
hearing by Judge Shackleford, for debt, to
remain SO confined until be can show just
cause why he should not satisfy an execu-
ton rendered against Rim in Louisa county.
Before the rendition of the judgment in f.
vor OF the creditor. Mr. Baker had sold his
land, and said that he intended to keep the
money.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

VIRGINIA TO WIT AT Rules held in the
v Clerks office of the County Court of Au
gusta on the 4th day of April 1870.
William H. H. Lynn-Plaintiff.
Against
B. NJ Rhodes & Co.-Defendants.
In assumpsit and upon an Attaahaaent.
In this suit, the object of which is to recover OF
the Defendants seventy dollars ($7o,oo) with
legal interest thereon from the l4th day of March
1870 till paid the plaintiff having filed his de-
claration, and the Defendants not having been
served with the summons in this suit, CT with
be attachment therein, and i appearing by al
affidavit fled tha. tbs said defendants are not
residents Of this State it is ordered that the said
B. NJ. Rhodes & Co. do appear here with one
month after due publication hereof and DO what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit i Oopy-Teste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, D. G.
Shelley & Bamgardner P. O. apr2cr4v
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

SIGNIFICANT A gentleman of large
means from the North having determined to
come South to settle, chose Wilmington A.
c., as his future home. He went down to
make arrangements for his intended change
Of location, rent q warehouse, &c.
Upon landing, be saw negro policeman
on the wharf, and he was SO shocked by it
that he went back North by the same steam
er that had brought him, declaring that
much as he had desired to make Whining
ton his home, he could never live in a city
whose police were negroes. - NORFOLK Vir-
gipian .
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in Philadelphia, in aid of the Richmond suf-
'ferers. This is about s.. 900 less than was
collected in Baltimore
A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION The
old fashioned but sensible bingham sun bon
net will. it is said be all the go this summer
at the fashionable watering places
Five women were nominated for town
trustees in tn village of Secor, Illinois, the
other day. They made lively canvass,
but WAS beaten by twenty three majority.
The coming Shoe is to be seven inches
high. with an inch and a-half heel, Span
ish instep, arched sole, a movable heel of
gilt or silver, with an india rubber tip to
deaden the sound.
A Wisconsin lumberman has been excl
ting the entire State by purchasing Eve
thousand dollar shawl for his wife The
other lumbermen's wives are especially agi-
tated on the matter.
General Hancock and General Sherman
have had sharp correspondence. Hancock
thinks he was sighted by General Grant,
who sent Schofeld to California But
it is explained that Hancock had per-
sonally insulted Grant by refusing on sever
al occasions to speak to him.
A remarkable disease is prevailing in pat
erson, New jersey exciting much alarm.
The patient exhibits, says the New York Post,
symptoms of scarlatina, but with extraordi-
nary malignity Gangrenous liberation su-
pervenes, perforating the neck in various
places, and after death the body speedily as
sumes the appearance of active decomposi-
ton.
The question Of the election of two addi-
tional Bishops occupied the attention of the
Methodist Episcopal Conference in Memphis
on Saturday During the debate it was in
timated that if the resolution failed that
Texas and the West would secede. It finally
passed, granting one, for whom vote was
taken, but no election made.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

SOUTHERN AssEMBLY.-Louisvillc, May
23.-On Saturday the Presbyterian Gener-
al Assembly held only morning session
The first order of the day was the consider
alton of TIE scheme for a great Presbyterian
university The Rev Dr. Lyon, of Mis-
sissippi, made a long and able speech in favor
of it, after which the whole subject was re-
ferred to committee, of which the Rev.
DR.. Palmer, Of New Orleans, is to digest
the subject and present it in a tangible form
for the consideration of the body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

A list of three hunred ami fifty collectors
of internal Revenue has been sent by the
Secretary of the Treasury to the House Of
Representatives who aae said to be in ar
rears to the Government Thirty of the
cases, in which suit has been ordered, amount
to about SO 100000
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

According to Fitz Hugh Ludlow, Brig
ham Young is one of the richest men in the
world. Some idea may be had of his i'm
mensc wealth when we state, on the author
lty of that writer, that Il single New York
house has in> csted sixty millions in securi-
ties on his account and his possessions in
Great Britain enable him to be the third
largest derositor in the Bank of England.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27
LIQUOR STORE d.
or STA TNTON.
NEW STREET,
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL.
v n, WH0LbY,

He has now on hand and offers to the trade
and his customers generally, the best assortment
of Imported and Domestic Liquors ever kept for
sale in Stanton.
All of his goods having been bought for cash,
he has peculiar advantages over Others of the
trade.
The following Imported Liquors, purchased
since the decline in Gold, are now offered far be-
low the usual price, viz
French Brandy, Sherry, Port Wine, Rum,
Holland Gin, Stoughton and Stomach Bitrers,
McEwans Scotch Ale, Guinness's Brown Stout
Also On hand a full supply of Old Tennessee
Whiskeys, Old Kentucky Bourbon, Baker Whis-
key, and full line of Of the best brands Of Angus
ia and Rockbridge Whisheys, some OF which are
over two years old and of Superior aaality.
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Insurance..

"OW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
II buried with the household head, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vlded for, left destitute by the want of proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
THE VIR GINA INSURANCE COMPANY,
STAUNTON 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, $l25, 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 SOLID,
substantial basis of husine for individuals or
corporations.
1T INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
IT PUTS NO IMPROPER RESTRICTIONS
ON TRAVEL.
IT INSURES
UNIMPAIRED FEMALE LIVES
The company is a combination of the proprie-
tary and mutual systems, securing the advanta-
ges of both.
Its Policies are non -forfetable after two years,
and incontestabe after five years for all msstate-
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, manae ement
and organization, to every Virginlan and other
Southerner in search of a safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION
Live agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send fer circulars.
Address,
PHILLIPS & MAYO. Gen'l Agents
for Virginia and West Va.
Lock Box ZIG, taunton Va.
THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
L FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
AUIHOlLlLED CAFlIAlI, %Z5U, OUp,OU.
ACCUMULATlONS, Sl75, 0s9,03.
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Office N Z. Corner Main and Ninth Streets,
RICHIIOND, VA.
Nc 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
payab to the Mutual Policy -holders of this Com
pany, declared July 1, 1869 also, three per cent
January l, 1870
Us. CALVERT, President.
JORDAN H MARTIN, Vice President.
H. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
DR.. H. G. DAVIDSON, General Agent.
STATEMENT OF ITS BUSINESS:
To January Isl, 1870.
Number of Policies issued, 2,4S6
Amount of Property insured, 2aa s3,477 1861
with the Company, 49,, 1859
Amount of Cash Premium and Fees re-
ceived, 76,136,3
Amount paid for Losses and Expenses, 4631066
Losses adjusted not due, 2,025 90
W. H. H. LYNN and H. II. PECK, Solicitors,
Staunton, Va.
Us. WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesboro.
JNo G. Slower, Solicitor, Churchville
Agents wanted in every City, Town and Coun-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-05-27

ACCIDENT TO A GENTLEMAN NEAR KEs-
wlcK.-From gentleman friend who arri-
we'd in this city by the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad, on Saturday night, we learn that
Mr.. James McGehce, who resides in Louisa
county and is deaf was struck by all extra
engine on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad
near Keswick depot. in Albemarle county,
on Saturday. Mr. McGehec hal his right
ankle and wrist broken, and also sustained
several severe cuts about the head. He was
taken to Charlottesville, at which point he
was cared for, and his wounds dressed. We
are informed that his situation is very criti-
cal. Mr.. McGehee is an old gentleman,
AID this accident is severe blow to him,
as it deprives his family of his valuable SER
ices.-Dispatch.
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DANKING DEPARTMENT

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, 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.
U. s. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
SALE W. II. TAMS,
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Toller
June l-6m