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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-26
IFor the indicator.

At meeting of the friends Of the Valley
K. R., held at Moscow, Va, on Thursday
the 18th inst, Mr.. Jacob Shreckhise was
called to the chair, and Mr.. P. Herring ap-
pointed Secretary. Messrs. J. W. F. ALE
mong, L. Shumate, Hugh Baxter, VIM.
Howell and L. FL. Dudley were appointed
committee to draft resolutions and appoint
committees at the several points upon the
route between Harrisonburg and Ssaunton,
to solicit subscriptions to the road
1t was resolved by the meeting to sub
scribe to the road upon the condition that it
would be built via Bridgewater and Long
Glade. The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee to secure the said sub
scription at the following points, viz Day
ton, Hiram Cofman, W. FL. Rhodes and
Daniel Bowen. Bridgewater, Col. e. j.
Armstrong, Capt. J. G. Riley Rev. Solo
mon CARRIER, DR.. J. G.. Minor and P. Her
ring. Mossey Creek, DR.. J. B. Trevez,
!: j. White and Sam. Forrer. Sangers-
vile, DR.. VIM. H. Davis, Nath. Blakemore
and Henry Phillips. Mt. Scion, D. N.
Vanlear, R. P. Eubank. N. j. Buck and
Maj. j. NJ. McCue Moscow, j. f. Davis,
J. G. Rusmisel, A. A. Crawford, and
Hugh Baxter. Long GLADE, R. Fl Dudley,
j. G. Fulton, j. H.. Erwin and Hiram
Cofman. Spring Hill. VIM. Howell, Jacob
Shreckhise, VIM. Gambill and J. Fl. Pleck-
er. Stribling Springs, c. Kinney Thomas
Hogshead and J, A Hamrick. Middle
River, A Anderson. J. Shutterly and Col.
VIM A Bell
The friends of the road upon this route
are confident Of securing liberal subscrip-
ton, and anticipate the building of the road
at an early day. The failure of the vote
for the $500, 600, in Augusta county, has,
in no wise, discouraged them, and what she
lacked in judgment, they SIZE determined to
make up in action. The meeting was an
enthusiastic one, and demonstrated beyond
a doubt. the energy and ability Of the peo-
pie upon this soate to do all they have I'M
dertake not dc. The reports Of the different
committees Will be handed in at Moscow on
the 9th inst, when favorable reperti is
expected from all the above named parties
The vital Importance of this road is felt by
every one upon this route, and they are now
determined to have the requisite amount to
secure it subscribed. May We hope that
upper Augusta and Roekbridge will do like
wise Who will excel in this movement p
Let the 9th inst, show. a
"BULL Rum
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Public Meeting.

In pursuance Of the call of the County
Superintendent published last week, a meet
ing for the purpose of electing County,
Township and Ward Superintendent was
held in the Courthouse on Monday, the
22nd inst. On motion COL Geo. BAYLOR
was called to the Chair, and DR.. Geo. S.
Walker was elected Secretary.
On motion of Col. Jno. B. Baldwin. the
following resolutions were adopted unani-
mously s: Spa
l. Resozued, That the Conservatives of
Augusta county accept the plan of party Or
ganization recommended by the Conserve
tive members of the Virginia Legislature,
and recognize the State Central Committee
appointed by them as the authorized rep
resentatives Of the Conservative party Of
Virginia $685. t5-
2, That in conformity 10 the plan of organ
ization, and in pursuance of the notice pub
lished in the county newspapers, this meeting
will now proceed to select Superintendent
for the county, one for each Township, and
one for each Ward of he town Of Stanton
to constitute together the county commit
tee.
3. That the County Committee shall have
the exclusive authority to call County, Town
ship or Ward Conventions, and to prescribe
in advance the mode of selecting delegates.
and the scale of voting in such Convention
On motion of Maj. j Marshall Hanger,
Col. Jno. B. Baldwin was unanimously
reelected Superintendent of the County.
The following Ward and Township Su-
perintendents were then elected
Staunton Ward No. /. Col. Bolivar
Christian.
Stanton Ward No. 9, Col. NJ. G. Har-
man. s'
Beverly Manor Township, Jacob Bay
lor, Esq.
Riverheads Township, VIM. H. Smith,
Esq.
South River Township, Geo A. Bruce,
Esq.
Middle River Township, Capt Chas S.
Grattan.
North River Township, J. G. Fulton,
Esq.
Pasture Township, Maj. VIM. NJ Tate
On motion OF Nm. A. Burke the meet
ing resolved TO recommend that a District
Convention be held in Harrisonburg on
Wednesday, the 9th day Of October, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for Con-
gress.
On motion. the meeting adjourned
GEO. BAYLOR, President.
GEo. S. WALKER, Secretary.
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JOHN B. BALDWIN,
County Superintendent.
OLD KAINTucK. What was won

"OLD KA1NTucK What was won in
Kentucky is thus summed up: The Dem
ccratic majority in Kentucky will exceed
fifty thousand The Radicals have not car
ried single county in the State With all
their efforts, with the aid of the indepen-
dents, with the acquisition of the negro
vote, with perfect organization arrayed
against party whose strength has made it
weak at least in discipline, they have been
able to achieve nothing. They had the
eager, undeveloped assurance of new hope
to inspire them. They had encountered a
divided and undrilled antagonist. The re-
suit is an overw helming victory for the
Democratic party. .#
'sThe Radicals will nevor have better
chance. They have shown themselves just
strong enough to consolidate the Democratic
elements and to enforce strict Democratic
discipline"
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aug26-4t-Spectator copy.
GEO. z. PRICE, Agent.
slMISSIONER,S SALE

4 tOMMlODlONLiI0 bAL1I
OF VALUABLE LANDS.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, rendered at the June term 1870.
in the cases of Sprinkle h Co., and ais, as. Swink
and ais, and Harman, Administrator &C., Us.
Swink's heirs, the undersigned, who was thereby
appointed commissioner for the purpose, will
Saturday, the LIST day Of October 1870,
on the premises, sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, that valuable tract of land on
time of his death. The said tract contains about
ESQ ACRES,
and is situated about eleven miles North of Staun-
ton, on one of the best and most public roads in
the county Of Augusta. The improvements con-
slst of new and very commodious dwelling
house, and substantial outhouses. The land is
OF good quality and in a fine state of cultiva-
ton, and the property is in every respect most
desirable one. Those desiring to purchase a
good farm and to secure a comfortable house in
good neighborhood, would do well to attend
the sale. 1890 .'Hi Vl
The Commissioner may deem it proper to d.
vide the land by the Mount Scion road, that
runs throughit.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
the costs of suit and the expenses of sale, and
for the residue of the purchase money a 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. s-.5
JOHN A. HARTMAN,
July15-tds Commissioner &c.
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Correspondence of the Baltimore Gazette.

I have been promised some interesting
particulars touching Z. moditated attempt to
gobble up the Democratic party by ex-
members of the Radical and other organiza
tons From what [ have heard the plan is
we'll laid, and only requires the consent of
all the old leading Democrats and Conserya-
tives, North and South, to consent to be
shelved for the next decade to insure its
success. A somewhat celebrated and rather
erratic Maryland politician, who has figured
largely in municipal, State, and National
affairs, is said to be the moving spirit, and
to have furnished, or promised to furnish
abundance of means But [ must defer
developments until furnished with the details
to dot
The report of fundamental change Of
Cabinet Ministers, to which referred day
or two ago, is strengthened this afternoon
by admissions in high official quarters.
Although it is not now supposed that
General Grant will directly interfere further
in the affairs of North Carolina, there is no
doubt entertained here of Congress reject
ing the Dem ocratio members elect from that
State, if that course should be found n, ces
sary to make Radical majority in the next
House.
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II COUNCIL FOR THE Town OF SrAuNToN.

-.t August 10. 1870.
The following Ordinance was submitted, con-
sidered and passed, to-wit: -r
AN ORDINANCE to take the sense of the qualified
voters Of the Town of Staunton on the question
of further subscription to the Stock of the Val
ley Railroad Company upon certain terms and
conditions.
LIST. Be it Ordained by the Council of the Town
of Staunton, that on Saturday, the 18th day of
September 1870 an Election shall be held, and
polls be opened at the various places of voting
in the Town Of Staunton, under the supervision
of the officers appointed to conduct the last gen
eral election in said Town, to take the sense of
the qualified voters of said Town upon the CUES
ton, whether the Council of the Town of Staun-
ton shall subscribe to the Stock CT the Valley
Railroad Company, in addition to the amount
heretofore authorized to be subscribed, the sum
of Fifty thousand dollars upon the terms and
conditions prescribed by law and upon the fur
Their fundamental conditions folloWing-that is
to say-FWst, that said Council shall not make
such subscription, unless and until, in addition to
the sum SO authorized to be subscribed valid sub
scriptio1s shall have been made BY other corpo-
rations and persons, solvent and able to pay to
an amount sufficient to make up the sum of three
millions one hundred and fifty thousand dollars,
SO as, with said sum of Fifty thousand dollars to
make up the entire sum of Three millions Two
hundred thousand dollars, necessary to complete
the Stock Subscription of said Company, in pur-
81 VI Olty VI DdltltDOfe
upon the provision, however, that the said
Council, in order to raise the means to pay such
subscription, shall have authority to issue the
Bonds of the Town. to run thirty years, bearing
interest at the rate of six per centum per anntm,
payable semi-aunually, with the privilege of re-
demption after twenty years; but shall not dis
pose Of said Bonds at u greater discount than ten
per centum; --1secoad that the town OF Staunton
shall be point in the main line of the Valley
Railroad. 5ea5 b.. M
End. Be it further Ordained that said Election
shall be held and the returns made, and the re-
suit declared, in the manner prescribed by the
Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, APP
proved June 9th 1870, entitled IAN act to au-
thorize subscriptions to the Stock of Incorpola-
ted Companies by the Counties of Rockingham,
Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt, Craig and Ro-
anoke and the towns of Harrisonburg, Staun-
ton, Lexington and Salem' re- tdi 81 4
3rd. All Ordinances inconsistent with the pro-
visions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed
4th This Ordinance shall be in force from its
passage. f s@fA
A Copy-Teste, ..i.a :os& A
augl9-5t JAMES + PATTERSON, elk.
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AUGUSTA FARM

VALUABLE AUGUSTA FARM
v FOR SALE
Ry authority Of decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, entered on the 23rd day OF
July, 1870, in the Chancery suits of W. Silling' s
Ex'or us. W. Silling's widow and ais, and of B.
Shumate's infant, will, on ~ ~.
Saturday, the loA dog Of September, 1870, u
offer for sale by way of public auction upon the
premises, the VALUABLE FARM in the North
ern part of Augusta County, distant about IL
miles from Staunton, and two from Parnassus,
formerly the residence of the ilats William Sill
ling, Jr., decd, now occupied by Mr. Preston B
Hogshead. This tract of land adjoins the lands
of James Byers and others, is penetrated by Moi
fett's branch and by the public road leading
from Staunton to Parnassus, contains
80. 634 1-2 ACRES t[#
of productive quality, and has ON it a substan-
tial brick dwelling and other necessary build
ngs. -'tta
Terms OF SALE.-So much down OH the day of
sale as will pay costs Of sale end the residue in
three equal instalments, at a credit of one, two
and three years from day of sale, bearing inter
est from said day, and to be evidenced and
aufed by bonds with personal surety and feteh-
ton of title till full payment,
F J.. N. HENDREN,
augl9-tds Commissioner,
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A letter from Santiago de Cuba, on the
9Th inst, reports other victories for the Gu
ban patriots. 1t says Gen. Valmaseda in
moving from Rayamo to Santiago with 1000
men, was attacked by the Cubans and lost
$50 men. He arrived at Santiago with the
remainder. Also taat Coils. Ampudia and
Barraneo lately attempted to force their way
from Manzanillo to Bayamo, the former was
successful, after six hours hard fighting but
the latter lost / 800 men and fourteen cars
Of stores and equipage.
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Deputy Collector, 9Th District Va.
Aug5-tds. 20 t'tt1- 0- ..l. l.1sa

VALUABLE LOTS FOR sALE.-The un-
Y dersigned hereby offers for sale, on ac-
commodating terms, number of desirable lots,
varying in size from one 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 as the old Middle
brook road which departs from the Parkersburg
turnpike near the corporation line and leads by
Piper's brick-yard to my residence. m f-iIha-
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 & Elder. Those
desiring either building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them a.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents. or to the undersigned.
may6-tf VIM. J. SIUMATE.
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The additional subscription to the stock OF
the Valley Railroad BY the City OF staun-
ton, is subject which should attract the
earnest attention of our people. Without
county or town subscriptions to the amount
of 800, 200 this road can not be secured.
We need this road and cannot afford to lose
it, In the last election we voted to take our
proportion of the proposed county subscrip-
ton, about 100000. We will soon be
called upon to take $40, 1000 more, $780,
O0O) as the only feasible plan of securing
this road at an carly day-probably of ever
securing this road through Staunton. 1t is
a question that comes home to every man.
1t resolves itself into this. With this road
secured, property will be increased in value
business will be greatly stimulated, a rapid
increase of population will at once COM
mence. which will aid US in paying the tax
required, manufacturing establishments Of
various kinds will be put in operation, labor
will have constant employment, and in fact
the greatest good will result to all. With
out theroad. property must decrease in value,
business decline and our present population
diminish. Can we afford to hesitate at a
question Of increased taxation I? We think
not, and we only, in our limited space, call
attention to this subject now, that our peo-
pie may reflect on it and arrive at a proper
conclusion, satisfied that they must secure
this road through Staunton, no matter what
the cost.
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Observation-Disclosures Is.

AgIRGINIA To VITA special Term of
v the Circuit Court of Augusta held on the
18th day of July, 1870.
B. Cunningham, J. L. Snyder, George Baylor,
Joseph G.. Steele, Receiver Of the Circuit Court Of
Rockbridge County for themselves and other
Judgment creditors y. Marshall McCue and Mar
tina J. McCue, who may unite in this suit on the
usual terms-PlaintitfS.
]. Marshall McCue and Martha ]. McCue,-
Defendants. Dash =a
EXTRACT FROM THE DECREE IN THE ABOVE CAUSE.
'That this cause be referred to one of the Master
Commissioners of this Court, with instructions to
take, state and settle the following accounts.
LIST. An account of all judgments and other
liens binding the real estate of the Defendant J
Marshall McCue duly recorded on the judgment
lien docket of Augusta County, before four-and-
a-half O clock P NJ. on the 9th day Of May, 1867,
or which by cooperation of law although subsequent
ly recorded took effect as liens prior to the time
aforesaid, at which the Deed exhibited and mark
ed 'sE' was delivered to the Clerk Of the County
Court of Augusta for recorda ton, and the order
Of priorities of such judgments and other liens :
End. An account of all judgments and DEGREES
recovered against the Defendant Martha J Nc
Cue, and the order of their prioritics Bird An
account of the estate of said J. Marshall McCue
bound by the judgment and other liens first afore
said, and the annual rental value of the same-
and
4th. An account of the separate estate of the
Defendent Martha Jane McCue, and the annual
rental value thereof far as it consists of real es-
tate, and the character of so much thereof as con-
sists ofpersonal Estate"
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Stanton, September 26 1870.
Notice is hereby given to all persons concerned
in taking the accounts required by the foregoing
decree, that shall proceed, at my Office in Staun-
ton, on Saturday the 9th day of September, 1870,
to execute the provisions Of said decree.
JOHN N. HENDREN,
aug26-4t Commissioner
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/ NICE LITTLE FARM
FOR SALE.

F. will sell, privately, my farm, on which re-
SIDE miles from Staun ton, adjoining the lands
of Cyrus Koiner, Geo. Bateman, and B. I. Bag
by, containing 40 acres one-halt in cultiva-
ton, the balance in good timber. :.
The improvements consist of four log Dwell
ing-Hpuses, good stabling, good orchard and has
a neyer-tailing spring near the main dwelling
house and q 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.
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Correspondence of the Cha :lottcsville Chronicle.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road Extension County
POlities-Randfs lpla & CO.-OIRiO
Connections.
cnlsArnAKn AN Ono RAlln0AD,
CABELL COZ SrY, W. VA.
Aunnst s 1870

CHESAPEAKE AN D OHIO RAILROAD,
CABELL COUNTY, W. VA.
August 5, 1870.
The canvass for members of the Legisla-
ture and Congress is about commencing,
and while the Coz lservatives are hopeful, We
don't see much difference between them and
the Radicals. The Conservative candidate
for Congress yesterday, in a speech, de-
clared very broadly, and seemingly without
fear of contradiction, that "they had whip
ped tha rebels once and could do it again"
We AMT caring a cuss who. elected
We are pushing the road through to the
hsst of our ability, We keep force of 125
to, $50 hands steadily on these two sections
hore. We work the ten hour system, and
the darkies are well and sleek and content
cd. Some few who returned homo soon af-
ter getting here have come back, and say
they won't leave again till Christmas. By
this time next year the cars will be running
from Charleston to ''the Ohio" l send
you paper from Portsmouth, Ohio, giving
an account of a meeting there in the interest
of railroad to connect with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad and if you will
oahc u uldp Nlu Ictu sH0 I6puTt CdTcIully
you will see that the roads contemplated
from what we can hear. will certainly be
built, and will give their road connection
with Union Pacific railroad at St. Louis and
Chicago, Or as a gentleman who has studied
the subject told me, would put the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad in connection with
over q 900 miles of railroad and $4,000
miles of navigable water. Just think of It,
and think of all this vast country travcrsed
by their roads and steamers, seeking an
outlet to the ocean; and how naturally will
it follow the straight short line of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad through Ola Vir-
ginia and seek the glorious old Hampton
Roads. where neither fogs nor ice interfere
with or incommode navigation
Your old slow Richmond and young Nor
folk had better be up and doing, and make
their calling and election sure while it is
yet day. EaGs.
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A PRA1sEwoRruy Acr.-The State Jour-
raj reports chat General Wickham. vice
president Of the Chesapeake and Chic rail-
road, gave to one of the young men who
was injured at the late disaster on that road
q new suit Of clothing throughout, $25 in
cash, paid his expenses (board and medical
attendance) while sick at the White Sui hur
Springs, and also gave him work at the
railroad for ten years at first class wages, to
date from the day of the accident Such
prompt liberality Should be publicly com
mended. The wounded generally are loud
in their praise of the care and attention given
them by all the oaGeers and employees of the
railroad. -Dispatch.
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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF i'
A@ HOUSE AND LOT
IN THE TOWN OF STAUNTON.

In 1fE TOWN Ot OIAUNION.
The undersigned Trustees of the Mechanics
Building Association Of the Town of Staunton.
acting under deed to them, as such Trustees
from VIM. r. Marks and Annie NJ his wife. VIM
H. Beach and Emma j., his wife, Joseph p. Cald-
we'll and Mary E., his wife, John T. Long and
Sarah Ann, his wife, John Day and Ann. his
wife aad John B. Baldwin as Trustee, BEARING
date June 18th 1869, and of record in the clerks
office of the Hastings Court of Staunton will
sell at public auction, upon the premises, on the
PATH Day or SEPTEMBER 1870, az
all the right, title, claim and interest of the said
Marks b wife, Beech & wife, Caldwell & wife,
Long & Wife and Day & wife in and to a House
and lot located on the East side of Market street,
in the town Of Staunton, Augusta County, Va,
and at present occupied by aforesaid John Day
h family. 81 so ae.
TERMs.-From $3.50 10 $500 will be required
in cash; the balance upon credit of one and two
years. the title to be retained Till deferred install
ments are fully paid. A
The above sale is to be made.in obedience to a
resolution of the Board of Directors of the afore-
said Building Association (for whose benefit the
aforesaid trust deed was made) adopted August
9th 1870. ,si'2+f1 f H9
&. NJ. CUSHING, Trustees Me-
G. e. HoGE, chanics' Building
JAS. A. PnDR, J Association.
augl9-tds
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IMPEACHMENT OF HOLDEN. -Advices from
North Carolina state that the prcliminaries
are being arranged for the impeachment of
Governor Holden. The Conservatives state
that they have sufficient evidence in their
possession to show that the Governor has
done moro than enough to cause his removal
from office through the form Of impeach-
ment Some of the Republicans who blame
Holden for politically losing the State ex-
press willingness to assist in getting rid Of
Lin
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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 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.s ''t. - ~
GOLD, sILvERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold. geo t'.' .-i go 1851
us. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
sale. $40, -,.-.- W. II. TAMS,
Secretary 4 Cashier.
JOHN WAY'r. Teller. .,.4.
June l-6m
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A hard boiled egg, from which the shell
was removed, at the Western Hotel in
Wytheville, last week, had inscribed on the
white, in black letters, the word Mar"
The wise-acres thus take it as o1ninous that
the United States will be involved in the Eu-
xopcan war. The inference drawn from
this war-like egg, and the war in which We
are to be engaged are both "far- fetched T"