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The New York herald., 1870-10-15
Vista in nsenrnina tar General Lee,

OVT, IotU.
Nearly all the business houses in this city were
drapcd IN mourning to-day out OF respect to the
memory or General Lee. The bells were tolled aud
business WIS In great measure suspended
The New York herald., 1870-10-15
Henors to tho Dead in Charleston.


The death OF General Lee caused profound sorrow
here. The bells were tolled yesterday ana lags were
hali-masted on the shipping and throughout the
city. The Chamber OF Commerce met this morning
and took appropriate acton. "A public meeting OF
the citizens wiul De held tomorrow noon. Business
VIII probably be suspended during the day.
The New York herald., 1870-10-15
Burning of the New York stcamsi,ia
Washiuaton Near Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, n. g., Oct. IA, 1870.
The steamship Washington, Which left this port
to-day, took fire nine miles below this city, and was
run ashore on point OF Big Island. Her cargo con.
siss OF about 700 barrels OF spirits Of turpenne 500
bales OF cotton and Il few barrels OF rosin. Two
hours since the fire had burst through The upper
total loss. one OF the city fire companies, wtha
hope OF saving part OF her cargo. The cargo fully
insdred.
The Washington was OF 47a tons burden and built
Holmes q Co., OF New Yok.
The Washington Is valued at $40 oCo anl IS par
fay insared in the sun and Atlantic Insurance
companies, and in the American Lloyds. lho
origin OF the fire is q mystery The name OF het
captain Is G. ". Wallace.
Au Unknown ship Ashore on Cape Henry.
NORFOLK, Ya., Oct. IA, 1870
A large American shp name unknown, Is re.
ported ashore at Washwood. about Twenty-Five
miles south OF Cape Henry. Assistance has gone tG
her.
Narrow Escape cf u Portland Schooner.
HoLaEs' HOLE. Mass, OCT. a, 1870
The brig san Carlos, Parker, OF and for Portland,
from Philadelphia. with coal. arrived here to-day
with foremast and oil attached gone, having been
hove GoSn on tho 7th last. Ill Violent saual nom
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Pest Nor,uary Eosors 70 Lee in Kew Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS. Oct. Ii, 1870.
Business is suspended and the houses throughout
the city draped In mourning In honor OF General
I
The New York herald., 1870-10-15

Horors 70 the Memory Of General Lee in sa-
vaGnnii.
The New York herald., 1870-10-15

for no longer time than seven years, but the more
recent statute has provided that such patents may
be granted Tor the term OF three years and
six months, or for seven years, or for
fourteen years. There are now Two classes of
applicants for such extensols-First those who
mad taken design patents preyoas to July 2, 1881,
and, second, those WHO had taken design patents
since that time for periods ofless than fourteen years.
The section Of the law under which the FIRST class OF
such applications are made is as folows:--
That patentees OF designs issued p1or to March 2,
1861, shall be entitled TO extension or their respec-
tive patterns Tor the term OF seven years. in the same
manner and under the same Restrictions as are pro-
vded Tor the extension OF patents for Inventions or
discoveries issued PRIOR TO the second day OF March,
1861.
AS seven years have already passed since March 2
1851 1t Is clear that 10 design patents issued before
that date can now be extended, and as the present
Patent law makes no provision for the extension OF
patents for inventions granted since March 2, is6t
ana the Patent law declares that all regulations and
provisions which apply TO The obtaining OF the pro.
lection Of patents for Inventions and discoveries
shall apply for patents for designs, IL Is believed
that the second class, viz, those who have taken
design patents for three and half ana seven years,
are also barred irom any right to an extension OF
their patents.
Relics Of tn, Revolution-Cen,en Pen-
sioners.
There are now OH the pension rolls quite number
OF the widows OF Revolutionary soldiers VINO are
over one hundred years Of age. A recent inquiry
sent out by the Pension Ofice has ccited the ages
Of the following centenarlans whose names arc on
tho pension ros:-L. Miller, Mciamora, Ohio, lo7
years; Anna Place, Portland Me-, 100 years; Happy
Mouse, Portland, Me-, 100 years; Mary Bash, Daef,
n. " 107 years; Dinah Vick, Bellevue, Tenu., oVel
100 years: LYDIA Blcylns Troy, Ohio. lc2 veals alu
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-11

VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL Fam
The exhibition, held at Richmond last week
closed on Friday. the 4th inst 1t is repre-
sentea to have been quite success. The
Wing says
About half-past o'clock Mrs. Bennett
formerly Mrs. Littlepage, Of Waynesboro,
n. G., whose equestrian performances at
the Danyille fair were so hi hly spoken Of,
favored the concoarse with display of her
skill and accom- lishments as horsewoman
She rode her own gray mare, finely gated
animal, trained also to kneel when The ladv
mounts. After putting the mare through
her PAGES Mrs. Bennett rode quarter.
stretch running race with Ms. Thompson,
of Danville, beating him easily. It is
understood that a special or Discretionary
premium will be awarded Mrs. Bennett by
tho society.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-11

NIRGINIA TO WIT:-At rules held in the
v Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, October 3rd 1870
James M. Stout and Thornton G.. Stout in their
individual right, and James NJ. Stout and Thorn
ton G. Stout, partners under the style of James
NJ. Stout & Co.--PIaintifs,
Against
Rudolph Turk, administrator of George G.
Robertson, dec d, ard Robert Il Robertson,
Alexander G. Robertson, Sarah J. Mowry, Lee
tetia V. Robertson, Martha Hanger, Henry H.
Robertson, James A. Turk, Rudolph S. Turk,
and William A. Turk (the latter an infant I'M
der 81 years of age,)
The object of this suit is to have a settlement
of the accounts OF Rudolph Turk, administrator
of George G. Robertson, decd, and to subject the
real estate of which the said George G Robertson
died seized and possessed to the payment of his
debts.
The Defendant, Robert H. Robertson, not hav
ing entered his appearance, and it appearing by
satisfactory Evidence that he is not resident of
this Commonwealth, it is ordered that he do ap
pear here within one month after due publication
of this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interest
Copy Teste
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Baldwin + Cochran, p. O. Oct. %, $780,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-11

THE DECLINE IN GoLD.-The price OF
gold in New York last Friday was lower
than it had been for eight years. On the
9Th July. 1862, it closed at 1893. On the
7th Of July the same year, (the intervening
9Th was Sunday it opened at ITO, and
thence ran up to 2S5. After the war it
dropped to 1875, but the gold conspiracy Of
| 1869 carried it t, 1855. From this it gradu-
ally receded to 1104 the quotation on the
9th of March last. Next came the Franco
Prussan war, which sent it to 1238. With
the victory CT the Prussian at Woerth it
began to fall On Friday it sold at 10,
but under heavy demand to cover short
contracts, the price advanced to 110a, be-
tween which and 1104 it fuctuated to the
close Of the market.
The Tribune, referring to the decline,
says:
The rumored armistice between the French
and Prussian armies encouraged the down
ward turn, though it is doubtful if any new
short lines were put out on that news The
policy Of the Treasury in constantly reduc-
ing the public debt, together with the largely
increased cotton and grain crops. and the
condition of the foreign exchanges are con-
ductive to lower premium, not Whilst md
ing speculative endeavors to sustain the
price,.
: The Philadelphia quotation for American
silver is 105aal07a.
The Democratic majority for Congress
men in Indiana is 1921. Yet the Repub-
licans elected six Congressman and the
Democrats five. The party having hand
some majority on the popular vote has a
less number of Congressman than the min
Gritty This illustrates the outrageous Con-
gressional apporsionatc made by a Republi-
can LEGISLATURE, uuder which this election
was held.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-11

DANKING DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banllin 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.
TINE PAPER purchased negotiable or guar
anteed.
GOLD, SILvERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
us. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand fol-
sale. W. H. TAMS,
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYT, Teller.
June 1-6m
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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 proper
foresight in its deceased protector?
TIE VIR GINA INSURANCE. COMPANY,
STAUNTON VA,
Offers to every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition
LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
ITS CHARTER is PERPETUAL.'
IT'S CASH CAPITAL, $l25, 600.
tbs 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 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 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 misstate-
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 Virginian and other
Southerner in search of Il safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION
Live agents wanted in every precinct of every
county in the State. Send for circulars.
Address,
PHILLIPS & MAYO GenI Agents
for Virginia and West Va.
Lock Box ZIG, Staunton, Va.
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Tragedy at % Circus.


ALBANY, Ga, November ga man
named II. r. Russell, who was in an intox
i:ated condition, asked the doorkeoper at tie
side show off circus the price Of admission
hen passed his family in and asked Glow
many 2" He replied, Nine" Russell said
''Four" The doorkeeper said he would call
the family back to prove Russell was mista-
ken. Russell got angry and struck the
doorkeeper, nearly knocking him down.
He then drew pistol and threatened to
blow the doorkeeper's brains out. The lat
| ter said he meant no offense. Russell still
threatening with the cooked pistol, the keep
er ran inside the canvas Col. Ames, being
near, approached and remarked to Russell
that ''This was not the place to get up a
difficulty" Russell responded, Il will kill
you, too" and shot at Colonel Ames. An
other circus man demonstrated with Russell
As the Kelly brothers, known as desperate
characters, approached, they commenced
firing. Colonel Ames, the proprietor of the
circus, was shot twice while endeavoring to
escape A spectator named Oxford, who
was holding a child in his arms, was instant
ly killed, and the child was taken from un-
der his dead body. A lady was wounded
inside the canvas. Colonel Ames died on
the afternoon of the 3rd instant. His body
was escorted to siacon by the city council
Of Dawson, The parties who committed
the outrage have been securely confined in
the jail at Cuthbert, Ga.
From accounts received by mail, it ap-
pears that Oxford, who was also killed with
a child in his arms, was brother-in-la law of
the murderer Russell Colonel Ames was
retreating when the fatal shot struck him in
the hip and passed through his abdomen.
The Macon Telegraph says:
Colonel Anes was in the Both year Of his
age In his last moments he received
religious consolation from Rev. j. NJ. Mar
shall and Rev Mr. Paine. His hcreaved
widow was treated with the utmost kindness,
and everything that could be was done to
console her. Many influential citizens were
untiring in their acts Of kin 1ness. We have
but to add that the affair is one Of the most
heartless, uncalled for and shameful outrages
that ever occarrei in the State. Those
who are responsible for it should be made to
suffer the severeat penalties Of the law
The people of the whole State look to- the
authorities Of Terrell county to punish the
perpetrators Of this foul murder Justice,
law, the peace and order Of society and tn e
$ ecurity Of life all demand it.
The tender mother who lately gave birth
to duuble headed infant in Ohio has sold
the privilege Of exhibiting the same to one
0. G. Brown for $40, 600.
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Election Returns.

The returns Of the election in this county
are oil in but have not been opened by the
canvassers and consequently we are unable
to give the official VOTE Enough, however,
is koown to assert the election Of all the
nominees of the County Conservative Con-
vention, except Chas. T. Cochran nominee
for County Treasurer, who is defeated by
Paul, independent Conservative. Paurs
majority will probably reach 400.
The Congressional returns have not been
received from all the Counties Of this Dis
trict. The Counties as far as heard from
are reported as giving the following ma
iorities
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During the past week an armistice of 25
days had been arranged between the Prus-
slams and French, to allow Of the election Of
members Of the Constituent Assembly. The
details were not satisfactory to the Provis-
ional Government, and it was not signed by
them. In consequence, the Prussians are
reported, determined to carry the war to the
bitter end and the bombardment of Paris
was daily expected. Verdun was surren-
dered to the Prussans. The French arc
reported successful near Orleans.
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NTOTICE TO MILL OWNERS
~ ENCOURAGE HOME
MANUFACTURES! !

BURKE 8 IRON W URKS,
staunton, Va, October 18th, 1870.
Persons, who have had their Mills or Saw
mills destroyed or damaged by the recent fresh
ct, and intend replacing or repairing them, are
requested to give me call for their iron work,
before going to Richmond or Baltimore, as am
prepared to furnish them with anything in the
mill furnishing business at prices as low as can
be had at either of the above named places. Give
me a chance and save your freights.
octl4-tf w. A. BURKE.
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NyEED FAMILY FAVORITE

YTTEED FAMILY FAVORITE
w SEWING MACHINE.
The best yet invented for universal use For
the foregoing fact respectfully refer you to the
following persons who own and are using the F.
F. to their entire satisfaction Mrs. VIM. A.
Harris, w F. Institute; Mrs. Phillips, Va. Fe-
male Institute; Mrs. James Bumgardner Jr. Mrs.
James Hardin; Mrs. Prof. Turner; Mrs J. S.
Lipscomb; Mrs. VIM. J. Hunter; Mrs. D. E.
Strasburg; Mrs. Wilson; Miss Sloan; Miss Pax
ton; Mrs Capt Jno. Woodward, White Sulphur
Springs, and A. J. Dotsop, Lewisburg, W. Va.
Others could be added to the list but we forbear
For SOS you can buy one with every attachment
included. }. w. NEWTON,
june24-tf New ST., Stanton, Va.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE.-The I'M
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
Pipers brick-yard to my residence.
Streets and alleys have been laid off as will ap-
pear from an inspection of the plot of the lots at
the law Office of Messrs Smith & Elder. Those
desiring eithar building or pasture lots would do
we'll to look at them.
Apply to Stuart, Lilley & Co., Real Estate
Agents, or to the undersigned.
may6-tf VIM. T. SHUMATE.
NOTICE. subscriber having associated
with him in his business from the 18th
Of Sept. last, WIN. F. sUMMERSON the business
will be conducted hereafter under the style of
A. HI. Tayaor s. Go.
They are now receiving large stock of
ST4PLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
BOOTS, SHOES, FATS,
sa- GROCERIES,. SC,
making their stock very complete, which they
are delcrmined to sell at the lowest possible rates
to cash buyers or on short time to punctual Gus
toners All kinds of Lumber and marketable
produce taken in exchange for goods.
octl4-tf A. H. TAYLOR & co
VAMES A. HARVEY.
eE As U, s. Commissioner, will qualify all person
to interpretations for final dischargein Bankruptcy
and also persons to their claims against Bank
rupts Residence, near Steele's Tavern.
Bankrupts mustqualify before an o. S. Com'r
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1870. rA1n 1870.
AND WINTER NEW GOODS
J. W. NEWTON'S,
Augusta street, one door North Spectator Office
With pleasure inform my frineds, and the
public generally, that have opened at my new
place of business, a neac and 0aried assortment Of
goods, consisting in part of DRY GOODS,
Dress Goods, Factory Cloth,
Flannels, Lindseys,
Shawls, Cloaks, Furs,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c.
My Millinery Departments complete-Hats trimm-
ed to order-Bonnets, Ribbons. Flowers, Plumes,
&C., always on hand.
Call and see how low goods Of the best quail
ties can be sold for greenbacks.
Every article warranted as represented, or
money refunded. Remember 1T
J. W. NEWTON'S,
Augusta ST., door North of Spectator Office.
oc28-4t
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T.A.BLEDSOE, Agent, Staunton, Va.

Thiscompany, wellmanaged andsuccessfulfor
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on as favorable terms
as other good companies.
Its capitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, the industry of our State.
WI. COWARDIN .Presidens.
WIN. WILLIS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb "a
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Special to !" indicator. 4"

The following special Dispatch was receiv-
cd just before going to press, which gives
most gratifying result of the elections
throughout the Country:
RICHMOND VA, November 10.-The fol-
lowing il the delegation elect to the next
Congress from Virginia
First District-John Critcher, Conserva-
tive. Second District-James III. Plat,
Republican. Third Diarict-Chas. FL.
Porter, Republican. Fourth District-W.
H. H. Stowell, Republican. Fifth Dis
rict-R. T. W. Duke, Conservative. Siah
Distract-Jno. T. Harris, Conservative.
Seventh District-E NJ. Broxton, Conser-
vative. Eighth Distribution. William
Terry, Conservative.
.' MICHIGAN gives twenty-five thousand
Republican majority, but elects one Demo
crat to Congress.
New YoRK.-Democrats carry the State by
forty thousand majority.
ILLINOIS gives twenty thousand Republi-
can majority.
MARYLAND and KENTUCKY elect entire
Democratic Tickets.
New JERSEY The Democrats lose one
member Of Congress.
Missouri. -Gratz Brown, Democrat. is
elected Governor by very large majority.
TIE GENERAL RESULT.
Special telegram to the Dispatch from
Washington says the following is a careful
" prepared summary from dispatches re-
ceivsd here of the Election returns:
ILLINOIS seven Democratic Congress men
elected, a gain Of three; Legislature Repub-
lcan.
Tennessee Democratic Congress-
men elected, a gain of Seven.
MISSOURI Brown, Democrat, elected
Governor by estimated majority Of fifteen
thousand
ALABAMA returns indicate the election Of
Lindsay, Democrat, for Governor.
NEVADA returns show very close vote.
Nxw YoRK.-Democratic gain Of fv'
Congressman.
Prominent Radical Congressman here
admit that the Democrats that will have {
formidable array in the next House, ant
may, by coalition with Revenue Reformer
against ultra Radical proscriptionists, or
ganize the House T
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-11-11

nR. B. P REESE offers his professional SER
~ vices to the public He will continue
10 give his special attention to the treatment of
''diseases peculiar to females" Arrangement
has teen made that patients can procure board
at twenty-five dollars per month.
Office on Augusta Street. second door above
Spectator building and diagonally opposite the
Drug Store of DR.. B P. Reese & Co.
Office hours from to II o'clock A NJ, and
to 6 o clock P. NJ AT night he can be found at
his residence opposite the old market house
sep23-6m-
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New Advertisements.
TOWN HALL.

FRIDAY EVENING Nov. 18th, SATURDAY,
MONDAY and TUESDAY evenings, 18th, l4th
and 18th.
The QUEEN SISTERS, Il TROUPE in their ele-
CANT, popular, amusing and instructive Enter
tainments-Musical and Histrionic-Mr Henry
Farmer, Magic Flutist Mr.. J. W. Britton Elo-
cutionst and Mr.. G. w. Butler, Buffo and Com
ic Singer.
Admission, SO cts. Reserved Seats Is cts
Children, half price.
Tickets for sale at Hotels and Book Stores.
GRAND VOCAL I1 mp - :, w. oa,-o-,n >,
by general request, will be given by
Madam RaaIal & Prof. Schneider.
ON FRIDAY, NOV 18th 1876.
AT THE
CHAPEL OF THE D. D. & B. INSTITUTION
Madam Ruhl will be assisted by Miss Apperso
Messrs. Drake & Hunter and Prof: A. J. Turn
INSTITUTION ORCHESTRA.
Concert will commence at P. III.
Admission so cents. nov1l-1t
IL IN WANT OF
FINE WRITING PAPER,
can find a full supply of
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
PAPER AND ENVELOPES
both plain and with Initials, at
HUNTER j. CO.'S,
l door from cor. Main d Augusta St.
novll-tf
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Allegheny, Bath, Highland, Botetourt
aud Clarke have not been heard from.
The Congressional vote in Rockbridge is
as follows: Gray. Rad. 6O6, Reynolds,
Ind. CON-, $50, Harris, Con. Nominee,
45S.
The entire County Conservative ticket
in Roekbridge is elected by small major
ity.
The entire Conservative Ticket in Able
marie elected
In Rockingham the Conservatives elect
all the officers save County Clerk, Lewis,
son of Senator Lewis, Radical, being elected
to that Office.
As far as we have heard from the Valley
the Conservatives elect the county officers.
LATEST.
DEMOCRACY TRIUMPHANT!
II CONGRESSMAN GAINED
-:O:-
Observation-Disclosures
MISSOURI AND ALABAMA!
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The tender mother who lately gave birth
to duuble headed infant in Ohio has sold
the privilege Of exhibiting the same to one
0. G. Brown for $40, 900.