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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-14
DACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPYS-
THROUGH LINE TO
CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN
FARES GREATLY REDUCED.

no. AZ, North River, foot OF Canal street, &&tSSf
New York, ut 12 O'Clock noon, OF the 9th and
2lst OF every month except when these dafes lau
on Sunday, then the Saturday preceding.7
Departure OF the DIST connect AZ Panama,
with steamers FOR South Pacific and Central Amer
lean ports. Those Of hih touch ut Manzanlno.
Steamship AMERICA leaves San Francisco lof
Japan and China February i, 1870. )
No California steamers touch at Havana, but 60
direct from New York to Aspinwall.
One hundred pounds baggage free to each adult.
Medicine ami attendance free. I;
For Passage Tickets or further Information ap.
ply at the COMP1NY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the
wharf, foot Of Can:il-sirCct, North River, New
York. +. X. BABY, Agent.
march12 Tyr
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-01-14

Stock of cotton held by Manchester spinners at
the mills now So, 900 bales same time 1869, l25, 600
bales Middling uplands now 1l3sd.; then lli4d.
The receipts at this port for the week have
peen 342 bags Of sea islands and Floridas, ds4S
bales OF uplands, against 527 bags OF sea Islands
and Floridas and Gll6 bales OF uplands the week
before, and 2o3 bags of sea islands and Floritas
and 1858 bales Of uplands for the same week last
year. These supplies have come through The !o
lowing sources: Say Of uplands per South Caro!
ma Railroad, 40l3 bales; per Northeastern Kali
road, All bales; per Savannah Railroad, Z; zee
dee, 37s; Georgetown 2; Christ Church, Q; Edlsto,
Q. or sea islands, James Island, IL; Savannah
Railroad, Il; Northeastern Railroad, 20: Edisto,
g: Chisom:s Mill, 10; Cooper River, Is; Beaufort,
81; Christ Church, S; Johns Island. 2; Savannah,
&c. and Florida, a..
The transactions in this market for this time
have been as follows:
On Friday. january, the reduced character OF
the stock offered by factors prevented transac-
tions OF note; sales 200 bales, ordinary to good
ordinary being quoted at 22]s@2s&c, low mid
ding 23Ic, middllng 24Hc, and strict middling
2I4@a4'sc q fb.
On Saturday factors continued to show but
supplies, dut tHS main W Ntto SousSIuSHA-
ly quiet, but otherwise unchanged; sales 200 bales;
quotations unaltered.
On Monday the market was firm, but quiet for
want OF stock; sales eco bales, ordinary to Good
ordinary being quoted at at22k@2S9Sc, low middling
33Z@23Ic, middling 241s@24l4c, and Strict mid
ding 24%@241ac p ii.
On Tuesday the market showed rather more ac
tivlty, but purchasers continued unable TO ope-
rate to any extent in consequence Of the light
supplies offered by factors; sales 100 balcs quo
taiions unchanged.
On Wednesday the article was dull, and but
light business doing; sales 200 bales, ordinary
to good ordinary being quoted at 22AS23sss, low
middling 2322l @235s, middiing 241s @24H, strict
midding 247sc q It.
Yesterday there was rather more doiGG, the
market having o softer tendency; sales 400 bales,
viz: at q; at 22s; 52 at 22sl; 25 at %; 25 at
23k; at 1885, % at 2s}z; 81 at 1885; at 2s'i; Il
at 1876; Is at "a; 80 at o41s; 81 at M; ii at c47i
5 ut 24Lc, We quote:
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Shipping.

r Q r n E " 9 Is NJ
The Frst-class sile.whecl Steamship 1s#Fa.
MANHATTAN, M. s. Woodruff, Conn., -.E34ls44S E34ls44S
mander, Of the New York and Charleston steam.
ship Company's Line, will leave Adger's South
Wharf on SATURDAY, the 18th instant at o'cloe
P M.
8- Through Bills Of Lading glveE onGotton 10
Liverpool.
@-Marine Insurance by this Line half per CELL
janl24 JAMES ADGER &tC0., Agents.: 4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

WHAr CAN THE MATTER BE ?-Mr. Vice
President Colfax has written to his friend
the irrepressiblo Tilton of the New York
Independent, that, at the close of his pre-
sent term, he will retire from public life
His resolution, he says, is fixed and unal-
tsrable. Mr.. Tilton says his friend always
means what he says-from which it may be
inferred that we must construe his words by
contraries, and conclude that the Vice
President is candidate for the position of
President.
INVESTING IN VIRGINIA ANDs.-Hon.
Ben. Wood, ofNew York, is investing large
ly in Virginia lands. He owns $40, 900 in
one of the tide-water counties. He is also
investing in North Carolina lands.-RicA-
naond (Ta.) Telegram.
Ex-Governor Vance, now residing at
Charlotte, reports complete pacifcation in
North Carolina. He says all the troubles
have been taken into, the COURTS, and nothing
seem likely 10 suffer but the pockets Of
some Of the politicians for damages
Several Of the Paris journals says that the
Empress telegTaphed to the Emperor as fol-
lows: They say in Paris that you bave
placed or son where spent balls fall I
pray YOU to place him where fall the balls
that kill.
Count de Palikao stated that be had rea-
son to know that the total loss Of Germans
in the last four battles did not fall short of
10000 men. He repeated This assertion
several times.
WASHINGTON, Sept 10.-Chief Justice
Chase is slowly recovering, and is able to
ride out.
The gain in the population Of Massachu-
sets during the past five years will be near
ly one hundred thousand.
The San Francisco butchers use no ice for
their meat, and need none In that dry
climate meat keeps long time.
Nebraska City was founded in 1854, and
has now q population Of nine thousand.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS.

COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF VALUABLE LANDS.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, rendered at the June term 1870,
in the cases OF Sprinkle & Co., and ais, as. SWink
and ais, and Hartman, Administrator &C., as.
Swinks heirs, the undersigned, who was thereby
appointed commissioner for the purpose, will,
Thursday, the 1871 day Of August nea::,
on the premises, sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder that valuable tract of land on
which the late Washington Swink resided at the
time of his death. The said tract contains about
s5o ACRES.
and is situated about eleven miles orth Of Staun
ton, On one of the best and most public roads In
the county of Augusta The Improvements con-
sist of q new and very commodous dwelling
house, and substantial outhouses. The land is
OF good quality and in fine state of cultiva-
ton, and the property is in every respect q most
desirable one. Those desiring to purchase q
good farm and to secure q comfortable house in
a good neighborhood, would do well to attend
the sale.
The Commissioner may deem II proper to d.
vide the land by the Mount Scion road, that
runs through it.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
Che costs of suit and the expenses of sale, and
for the residue of the purchase money credit OF
six, eighteen, thirty and forty-two months will
be given, the purchaser executing bonds with
good personal security bearing interest from
date, for the several payments and lien retain
ed on the land as ultimate security.
The place will be shown to parties by the oc-
cupants.
JOHN A. HARTMAN,
julyl5- Commissioner SC.
The above sale is postponed until Saturday,
the LIST day of October next
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

The Italian troops entered the Papal Do
minions on the 10Th. The Papal towns are
sending petitions to the Italian government
for protection and She papers urge the King
not to hesitate to make Rome the capital of
the nation. An arrangement, it is said !,
has been agreed upon for the occupation Of
the Papal territory. The people are to de-
eide for the Pope or King of Italy as their
civil ruler; if for the Pope, the King will
withdraw his troops. The independence
of the Pope is to be guaranteed in the event
of the people choosing she King as shcir
ruler
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16
Resolution OF Thanks.

At the Annual Session Of the Lexington
District Conference Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, held at Waynesboro' !,
Augusta Co. Va, and just adjourned, the
following resolution Of thanks was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote, and direct
ed 20 be published
"Reso7ued, That the thanks of this Con-
ference are eminently due, and they are
hereby rendered to the Citizens of Wayncs-
boro, Augusta Go. Va, for their ample and
generous hospitality during the session Of
this body: and to the Pastors Of Churches
in the town and vicinity who have extended
courteses to US"
j, RANDOLPH FINLEY,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

A COST ! AT COST
N In days of yore how sSeetly these
words fell upon the ear of the farmer, and oh,
what sensation they created But at the present
day they cry 'humbug, bumbugr'
My object is not to humbug the 'dear people
Oh, no, not I. Nor do l propose to sell at cost,
for many reasons: LIST; vt don't pay. End. No
man can do business in Staunton pay his rents,
pay for his goods, feed his Children and meet the
tax-gatherers, (and under the "new structure
they are legion with bright smile and 'shell
out" and yet sell at cost-so-called.
But do propose to sell CHEAP FOR CASH. dry
goods, dress goods, notions, millinery, hosiery,
gloves, shoes, hats, ribbons, Weed Sewing
Machines. &C., all and other articles kept in
a tirst-cass Notion House.
Ladies and gentlemen You will save money by
making your purchases of
augI2-tf ]. W. NEWTON,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16
Last wear the Radicals elected the May

Last year the Radicals elected the Mayor
Of Wilmington, Delaware, by fifty majority.
Since that time, the Fifteenth Amendment
has put the ballot into the hands Of negroes
and thus reinforced, the party in power
boosted that they coud hold their position by
five hundred majority. On Tuesday they
were put to the test at local charter cleo
ton, and the Democratic candidate for Pres
ident of City Council carried the city by
over two hundred majority. Five out OF
nine wards also gave majorities for the Dem
ocratic partv.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

NJ. Theirs, who left Paris on a secret
mission, arrived in London, on the 18th.
1t is reported that he is authorized to lay
before the British Government propositions
for peace. on the following terms
Payment to Prussia Of the war expenses !;
destruction of all forts in Alsace and Lor-
raine, and the occupation Of Metz and Stras-
bourg by German troops until the election
Of an authorized government for France,
and the ratification of treaty by the proper
authorities.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

The friends of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad had a grand jollifcation at Front
Royal, on Thursday of last week. Tt Gov.
Maryc threw the first shovel full Of earth on
the occasion Of breaking ground and Messrs.
Stuart, of Page, Judge Harris, of Rocking
ham, President Borst, Col A. K. Mcclure,
of Pennsylvania, Hon. A. R. Boteler, OF
Shepherdstown, Va, and others addressed
the crowd in attendance
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16


Two immense demonstrations took place
in london, at Hyde Park and st. James
Hall, on tho 11sh, in favor Of the French
Republic and against Monarchy at home
and abroad At these meetings the course
of The Queen was denounced and the men
ton of her name received with Kisses
"Three groans for the Prince Of Wales"
were given by the crowd. The feeling in
London is said to be intensely bitter against
the Royal family, OF account Of the policy
Of the Government in the Franco-P russian
contest, which is declared to h.ye been die
tstad by the Queen in the interest of her
family 5 ILL.,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

Judge Carson, in the Frederick County
Count, has decided, in the case of Hoover
IS. White, that the Homestead law Of Va.
passed in pursuance Of provision Of the
Underwood constitution, impairs the obliga-
ton of contracts and is in conflict with the
Constitution of the {. S. Ill
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

The trial of Geo. S. Aver, for the killing
of DIR. Oliver last winter in Charlottesville
for the seduction Of his daughter, was con-
Guided in that place on the 10th inst. The
case was submitted to the jury without ar
gument. After short absenc, they return
ed verdict of mot guilty" Judge Coch-
ran said he was not surprised at the verdict,
though it was not in accordance with the
evidence. Public opinion endorses the YER
dict, as it always will in similar cases.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

4 TTRACTIONS FOR THE ES.-Great
II decline in the prices of 'Millinery' Dry
Goods, Dress Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Shoes, Hats
&C.. &c.
Beautiful Delanes, Grenadines, Sc, from ~
cents up.
Ladies and Gents Hose, 3 pair for As cts.
Beautiful Chignons SO and 60 cts.
200 yds. Spool Cotton (Warranted) only 5 cts.
Ladies Shoes, City make, from 81, is to So So
Gents Shoes, all styles and prices, also Hats,
Wool, Fur, Straw and Chip, from 20 cts to So.
We would call special attention to the New
Supply of Millinery Goods received this week,
bought since the great decline in prices.
Remember as the season advances Greenbacks
go up and goods decline.
Ifyou call you will have no remorse of con-
science, for having made your purchases at the
Cheap Cash Store, on New Street
j. W. NEWTON,
Proprietor.
july l5-tf Spectator Copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

We learn from our Valley exchanges that
the valuable property known as the Shen-
andoah Iron Works, owned by Messrs.
Mines, Johns & Fields, is to be greatly ex-
tended in its operations, by the erection Of
rolling mills, nail factories &C., for the &C
complishment, of which a joint-stook COM
pany has been organized tits stated these
additions are 50 be made as soon as the
necessary buildings can be erected and ma
chlnery put up. --.-a -. =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

The trial of ez-Mayor Chahoon, j. Ell.
Sands and Richard S, Sauxay charged with
forgery, commenced, on Monday last, in
Judge Guigon's court, Richmond.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

n. Marshal McMahon is not dead, as report
.ec last week, but is recovering from his
wounds. As soon as he RECEIVERS, he will
attempt justification Of himself for the mis-
fortune at Sedan, showing that he desired to
retreat but was prevented by Palikao's Or
der
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16
miscellaneous.

NONE AND LOOKl
" THE MOST IMPORTANT CASE
that has ever been under consideration has at
last been decided
THAT S. H. H1LB'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-since 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 Stanton.
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 heis
prepared to offer black and fancy
silks Irish poplns, iron be-
reyes. grenadines, plain and
embroidered lenos, ia
panese cloths, be-
reyes organ
dies, lawns,
jaco-
nets, meri-
nos, white and
black bereges, Sd wide
white black and colored
alpacas, from 35c to ST $50 per
yard o complete line of mourning
goods, the best fast colors, American
prints at l2c, bleached cottons from to 20
%; brown cotton from 10 to l5c; Laurel D
do l62; 1914 sheeting, best quality, IS to
% cents; Irish linens, from 40c to
ST. so; shirt bosoms from Is to 65 cts;
bleached and brown table damask,
towels, napkins, and the cheapest
lot of ladies and gentlemen's
handkerchief, silk do. Bonnet
ribbon, satin do for trim
mingss, Swiss and JAG
Onct embroidery, dim
ity bands, hosiery,
gloves, all kinds
heavy twill brown
linenforpants
at 20 cents,
fine twill
linens for
gentlemen and boys.
Summer shaws, silk and llama lace points, re-
al and imitation lace collars, thread and imitation
laces cambricl, Swiss edgngs and inserting, lin
en- collars and sets, splendid stock of parasols,
ladies' and misses shoes and CATERS from the
best Baltimore makers; gentlemens' do; also
carpetng, 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, a 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 of
not buying elsewhere before they come back to
my store, but let each one go and come unen-
numbered.
may13-tf S. H. HILB.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

The rumor that the United States,
through Minister Wsshburne, at Paris, had
recognized the French Republic, is denied
at Washington. It is asserted thai they
only desired to recognize the de .tacto gov
ernment for the time being and to deal with
it when necessary, but not 10 recognize eth
er the Republic or the deposition Of Napo-
leon. What the President meant, when he
said II have fastened to give the new Re
public our moral support, and hope that
before tho week is out she will not aassd any
thing ftuther,'' as reported in a Washington
dispatch few days since, viewed in the
light of the above denial, can scarcely be
OWNED His neral support is like child's
ball attached to an india rubber string. lie
hurls it acr3ss the Atlantic and just as the
Frenoi, begin to enjoy the idea af President
Grants "Moral support, +" he Jerks it back
again. The people began to think he was
innoccntly wading il deep water, and will
be greatly rejoiced to learn that his s'moral
support is such a guns-clastic arrangement.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

7 A.BLEDSOE. Agent, Staunton, Va.
Thiscompany, wellmanaged andsuccessfulfor
period ofthirty- four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINSTLOSS BY FIRE on asfavorable terms
as other good companies.
It's capitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
W l.. COWARDIN .Presdena.
VIM. WILLIS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb "a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

A NICE LITTLE FARM
~ FOR SALE.
I will sell, privately, my farm, on which re-
SIDE miles from Staunton, adjoining the lands
Of Cyrus Koiner, Geo. Bateman, and B. Y. Bag
by, containing 100 acres, one-half in cultiva-
ton, the balance in good timber.
The improvements consist of four log DWELL
lighthouses, good stabling, good orchard and has
o never-failing spring near the main dwelling
house and a stream of water running through
the entire place. ....
TERMS A small amount in hand, the balance
payable in four years, well secured.
augl2-3m ALBERT DESPER-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

BASNISG DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banling-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.
TINE PAPER purchased negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILVERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
us. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
sale W. H. TAMS,
Secretary 4 Cashier
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June l-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16
Insurance.

Insurance.
TTOW OFTEN is THE HOUSEHOLD LOAF
buried with the household head, and
families that might have been comfortably pro-
vlded for; left destitute by the want of q proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
THE VIR GINA INSURANCE COMPANY,
sTAUNTCN VA.
Offers to every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition.
LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
ITS CHARTER IS PERPETUAL.
IT'S CASH CAPITAL, $125,O0O.
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 busne for individuals or
corporations.
IT INSURES
ON ALL PROPER, SAFE TABLES.
II 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-forfeitable after two years,
and incontestabe after five years for all misstae-
ments and errors in application except as to the
age Of the applicant.
THIS is A SUBSTANTIAL
HOME COMP NY.
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 Vrginlan and other
Southerner in search Of safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION.
Live agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send fer circulars.
Address,
PHILLIPS 4 MAYO. Gen'l Agents
for Virginia and West Va.
Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va.
7 NtE OOU iIiEHN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $25o, o0o, 90.
ACCUMULATIONS, S242, o74,3 SO.
CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Office N E. Corner Main and Ninth Streets,
RICHMOND, VA.
~ This Company issues Participating Policies
on Farm and City Property, by which the insured
becomes member of the Company, sharing in its
profits. semi-annual Dividend of three per cent.
payable to the Mu tual Poicy-holders of this Com
pany, declared July l, 1862 January 1st, 1870 and
July LIST 1879.
DR.. II. G.. DAVIDSON, President.
JORDAN H. MARTIN, Vice President
II. S. PRICE, Secretary and Treasurer.
J. Z. NEISWANGER, Asst. Secretary
STATEMENT OF IT'S BUSINESS:
To july LIST, 1870.
Number of Policies issued, 1916
Amount of Property insured, &4,641, 979, SO
Amount of Deposit Notes deposited
with the Company, 2ol,36e, SO
Amount of Cash Premium and Fees
ceived, I14,375 ,04
Amount paid for Losses Expenses, &C., I6,310,66
Losses adjusted not due, 5000
W. Fl. Fl. LYNN and H. II. PECK, Solicitors,
Staunton, Va.
J. S. WALLACE, Solicitor, Wavnesboro.
JNo G. SLOWER, Solicitor Churchville,
Agents wanted in every City, Town and Coun-
ty
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-09-16

INVALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.-The I'M
dersigncd hereby offers for sale, on ac-
commodating terms, II number of desirable lots,
varying in size fromonc to four acres, near to
and west of the corporation line and north of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. A number of
them front on what is known rs the old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Pipers brick-yard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been laid off as will APP
pear from an inspection of the plot of the lots at
the law office Of Messrs Smith Il Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
well to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley 6 Co., Real Estate
Agents, or to the undersigned
may6-tf WIN. }. SHUMATE.