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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02
COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF VALUABLE LANDS.

NoMMIssIONER's SALE
" OF VALUABLE LANDS.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta County, rendered at the June term 1870,
in the cases OF Sprinkle & Co., and ais, Us. Swink
and ais, and Hartman, Administrators &C., vs
Swink's heirs, the undersigned, who was thereby
appointed q commissioner for the purpose, will,
On December 3lst 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 abou
$50 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 new and very commodious 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 comfortable house in
a good neighborhood, would do we'll to attend
the sale
The Commissioners may deem il proper to di-
vide the land by the Mount Scion road, that
runs through it,
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 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.
lEas If necessary, the Commissioner will d.
vide the tract TO accommodate purchasers.
JOHN A. HARTMAN,
dec2-tds Commissioner &C.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

According to the report Of the Secretary
of the Interior, S,oo5,4l3 acres Of public
lands were disposed Of during the last
fiscal year BY the government. OF this q,
l59,515 were sold The balance was
given away! More than three and a half
millions were given away as homestcads.-
More than half million acres were given
away to those holding soldiers warrants.
More than one million of acres were given
away for railro Dads and wagon roads The
total shows a quantity greater by 429, 261
acres than that disposed of the previous
year. The amount received for all this vast
quantity of land disposed of is $3,66S,
SIS 9o-"a sum less by $500, 372 80 than
was received the previous year"
If any abuse Of the affairs of the United
States government could excite much new
dissatisfaction, we think this might occasion
some complaint, But abuse is the order Of the
day in all government matters, and tits emily
asubject ofsurprisc now when any thing right
is seen in the conduct of its affairs Eight
millions acres Of the peoples land gone. and
two laillions Of it only sold
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

The annual amount now paid out as pen
sons by the government of the United
States, is S27, 790,S1 ST. There were on
the pension rolls of the government June
8Oth, 1870, one hundred and ninety eight
thousand SIX hundred and eighty-six pen
sioners During the last year twenty-four
thousand seven hundred and sixty-sx were
added to the list, and seven thousand four
hundred and twenty-eight were dropped
from it. Secretary Cox represents that very
active measures have been taken to correct
and prevent frauds in this pension business.
But as only seven thousanl four hundred
and ninety eight were dropped from all
causes. and nearly twenty-five thousand
we're added to it, we incline to the belief
that the ssactive measures" Of Mr.. Cox have
been mot by equally active measures on the
other side Of tho line.
All. the slaves in the South might have
been bought and emanci pated at cost to
the government less than what it will pay
on its pension list No one may yet estimate
all the horrid results of that war of subju
CATION.
The UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court
The following is list of the grand jurors
summoned for the term Of the Unite States
circuit court, which commenced in this city
yesterday afternoon. Judge Underwood,
in the absence of Judge Bond, presiding:
Franklin Stearns, Richmond; Edward
Daniel, Fairfax county; D. w. Whiting,
Prince William John Seaton, Alexandria !;
R. D. Mitchell, Richmond; William r.
Diokey, Grayson county Orpheus Ruf6n,
William Williamson, c. P Word, Rich
mond; Jacob Wssler, Augusta; j. B. Dut-
ton, Lcudoun Ira Sayes, Mccklenburg
Alpheus Roper, Richmond !; Reuben West,
Richmond Alexander Hodgson, Henrico;
Henry Rives, Albemarle; Samuel Putney,
Richmond Warren Russell, Petersburg
W. P. Austin, Lunenburg N. NJ. Brooks,
New Kent; William Scott, Fredericksburg;
N. A. Mills, Richmond John f. Pedigo,
Henry county-Dispatch
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in Baltimore, reported that they considered
it impracticable at this time. The Commit
tee appointed to collect incidents in connec-
ton with the labers Of the late VIM. Viii
liams, of Baltimore, were unable to perform
the duties imposed upon them, in conse-
quence Of the continued aff1iction Of the
chairman Of the committee, and recommen
ded the appointment of new committee.
Reports of Sunday Schools being called
for, the following schools were reported -
Mt. Vernon, Staunton. Martinsburg, Trim
ity, Central, South Baltimore, J-nning' S
Gap, Trimble's School House, Alexandria
s. S., Village Chapel, and Waynesboro.
Rev Mr.. Williams, Of the Baptist Church,
Staunton, was introduced to the Convention,
and made some impressive remarks on tho
Importance of Sunday Schools.
Mt. Vernon School, Washington, prosen
ted check for $4,000. Trinity, South
Baltimore, and Mount Vernon Schools were
reported as having paid in full the subscrip-
tons made by them at tho last session =
Adjourned.
At y O'clock. the Rev Alpheus Wilson, OF
DdIIliuulo, uells9lSu d iuoo1 pOWCilui, lui
pressive and instructive sermon on Sunday
Schools, after which tho society met in
EVENING SESSION.
The minutes of the morning and after
noon sessions we're read and approved.
Rev. Alpheus Wilson was requested to
furnish copy of the sermon delivered by
him for publication
Bro. Ell. E. Zimmerman ffered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the delegates
and officers Of the Sunday School Ccnven-
ton be hereby rendered to the citizens Of
Staunton for the very hospitablc manner in
which they have entertained us during our
stay in their midst, and we also tender our
thanks to the Orange & Alexandria and B
& Ohio Railroad Companies for return
tickets, free of charge.
On motion, Rev. DR.. Munsey was re-
quested to deliver the annual sermon at the
next annual meeting of the Convention
Alexandria, Va, was unanimously chos-
en- as the place for holding the next meeting
of the Convention.
Rev. Fl. Fl. Kennedy returned the thanks
of the Sexton for the contribution made te
him.
On motion Of II E. Zimmerman the Con
vention adjourned SINE die.
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The latc elections, resulting in Democrat

The late elections, resulting in Democrat
ic triumphs, have not only thrown damper
on the Republican party, but have caused
the commencement of its disintegration,
which has SO long been looked for by those
who watched the extravagances and the
wanton prosecutions Of that party. 1t is
amusing to see prominent Republicans, like
rats, endeavoring to escape from the sink
ing ship.
Some Of them propose to form a third party
on the platform of the Revenue Reformers
and invite the Democracy to unite With
them in securing the success Of principles,
which Democrats have advocated and are
advocating to-day. This, like all the other
efforts for third party, will end in smoke.
All that is desired can be secured by uniting
with the Demo cracy and this is the destined
result Of the third party movement. The
mountain is not going to Mohamet. hence
Mohamet will go to the mountain. Once
the moorings are cut loose from the Repub-
lican party, and the Revenue and other Re-
formers will drift away-are drifting away
and will, as they must, unite with the Dem.
ocratic party
This is terrible realization to many Of
the prominent leaders and the recipients of
the patronage of that party. They are
casting around already to see the best means
of preventing the hegira Eve have alluded
to above) from, and securing further
lease of life to the Republican party. Prom
ineat among these strugglers against the tide
is Benjamin T. Butler. He presents the
magnificent idea, Of war, with England az
the only means of preserving the party.
Napoleon's war with Prussia to preserve
one of the best governments France eve
had, has received the condemnation of the
civilized world, and how much more would
war with England to preserve rottel
and corrupt party, as the Republican part,
has shown itself to be, be condemned, ant
how nnch greater will be the failure of sucl
an effort! No, the proposition Of Benjamin
F. Butler will not win and he feels it ane
sremblingly proclaims, that he only united
with Republicans as a swar Democrat. y
Thisis rich. With one hand he holds up thu
Republican party and with the other topples
it over with the assertion that he only CO.
operated with them as "war Democrat
The hand writing is on the wall, and IL
',eing deciphsred. Indeed he that runs may
read. 1t only requires solid Democratic
front and, by the next Presidential election
the Republican party will be one of thu
things of the past, as National party. Lee
us then not hesitate, but present this aoid
front, when, with the foot Of the Democratic
eisnton the neck of the Republican Usurpsr
we can joyfully cxclaim. forever after, In the
language of glorious old Virginia, $50
Semper Trannis."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

The expected engagement of the army OF
the Loir has not not taken place, but the
result Of skirmishes occurring in that local..
ty has been in favor of the French. The
strategic movements Of the Germans seem
to have been foiled The army Of Pala.
dimes is in ensrenched positions between
Orleans and Artcnay. The design Of the
French to resume the offensive, with Yer
sailles as the objective, is again foreshado"-
ed. In an engagement near Montargls on
Monday Che French claim to have been sue.
cessful, but the Germans alledge that the
French attack was repuised, and that they
Nhe Germans) captured 1000 prisoners
Prince Frederick Charles directed the Ger.
man movements.
Since the above was in type, we learn
that the city of Amiens has fallen, the French
Withdrawing and the Prussians occupying
It wit 10000 men. In the battle before
tie city, on Monday, the French lost one
thousand killed and wounded and seven hum
bred and fifty prisoners. Evreuz, % miles
north Of Paris has also been occupied by
the Prusaiaus, the French falling back to
wards the army of the Loire.
The following is the latest with reference
10 the election troubles in Alabama:
MONTGOMERY, November 29.-The rect
ing last night to express indignation at the
course of W. Fl. Smith and Arthur Bing-
ham, in refusing to vacate the offices of
Governor and treasurer, was very largely
attended All TIE speeches were made by
republicans, the principal speaker being
Judge Morse, the defeated candidate for
Attorney General. He said the election
was fair and peaceful one, and that he bad
already turned over his Office to his success
full democratic competitor, and that he did
SO because he was entitled to it. He de-
nounced the act of locking the wheels OF
government as high-handed usurpation.-
Several republican members of the Lcgisla-
ture spoke in condemnation of Messrs Smith
and Bingham. Mr. Graham, Republican
from Perry county, offered resolutions,
which were adopted, expressing Indignation
and disapprobation of the people at the
course taken by Smith and Bingham.
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FLOR the Yindicator.1
For the indicator.
10 the Council of the City OF
StauntDn.


Your petitioners respectfully represent
that there is great Public Necessity for the
erection Of a foot bridge over Lewis Greek
on Augusta Street between the Court House
and the Depot of the Chesapeake Il Ohio
Railroad Company, on the West side of said
Street. The bridge over said stream as at
present used is merely temporary one,
very narrow and does not accommodate the
travel of persons on foot and of vehicles at
the same time, there being almost contin
uous travel of both at the same time, which
makes it unsafe to persons on foot passing
over this bridge. For these reasons your
petitioners ask that foot bridge for the &C
commodation and safety to the public be
erected on said Western side of the Street
over said Greek. And in duty bound &C.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

The State of Michigan gave an aggregate
Radical majority in the Congressional vote
of more than twenty-five thousand votes
Yet it is probable that the proposed Consti-
tutional Amendment, striking out the word
white wherever ''citizen" is referred to,
is defeated by small majority. The North
ern Radicals do this while it is yet necessa
ry for them to retain the whole Southern
negro vote If the negro is thus treated by
the Radicals while he is necessary to them,
what may the negro expect if the Yankee
Radical can get along without him? This
prejudice against the negro is so strong that
it is not even overcome by Yankee sense
of self-intcrest .-Enquirer.
THE RESULT IN ILLINOIS The Chicago
Times dissipates the doubts that have ex-
listed in regard to the results of the Illinois
election. That paper says that the aggre-
gate Democratic gains in that State amount
to over 40,000-that the Democracy will
have v majority in the lower House and the
Republioans small majority in the Senate.
The House will consist of ITO members, of
which number the Democrats will have 81
or SO aad the Republicans so or 49, The
Times adds eff the Democracy do not
have majority in the two Houses jointly,
lhe decision will be Of such nature es will,
in all probability, assure the election of
Judge Lawrence to the United States Sea-
ate" :
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

AsorHER ELECTION CONTEST IN RICH
MoND, VA.-Thc radical candidates at the
late election in Richmond have served a no.
tice Of contest upon the present incumbents
Of the municipal Offices. The grounds of
this contest, such as they are, are those
usually assumed by radical partisians in the
South
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02
Ali efforts to secure an Armistice between

Az efforts to secure an Armistice between
France and Prussia have failed.
Heavy fighting has been going on in the
vicinity of Amiens, with success to the
Prussians at Villers and Bores and to the
French at Dury and great victory for the
French at Moreuil, twelve miles from
Amiens.
Garibsldi was defeat d near Pasques by
Won Werder, on Saturday. On Sunday,
Won Werder followed up his successes, and is
reported to havo routed the Garibaldians
There are reports Of sorties from Paris,
but nothing reliable.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

Hoe Gnop.-The hog crop of East Ten
nessec will be larger this season than it has
been since the war. The farmers have been
blessed with an unusually large corn crop.
q favorable season, and no Interference from
the ravages of cholera. In addition great
Improvement in the stock has added consid
erably to the crop East Tennessee is up-
doubtedly one of the finest locations in A
merica for probably raising hogs and all
kinds Of stock. -KnonmWe Wing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

Latest dispatches from London report that
collision between England and Russia is
not probable now, it having been settled
that meeting Of the Minis tiers Of the coun-
tries Interested in the Paris treaty of 1856
will meet in London, in January, when it is
thought the difficulty will be amicably set
fled
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

The aggregate valuation of real estate in
Cincinnati, exclusive of recently annexed
territory, is s137, 762,99S. The real prop
erty held by churches is nearly four millions,
and tbs valuation Of parks and cemeteries is
over two millions and 9 half.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

TREDEcAR WoRKs An idea of the ex,
tent Of this establishment. at kichmondit
Va, may be formed when it is stated that d
works from eight hundred to one thousan r
hands, and water power and horse powes
eq .ivalent, pcrhaps, to ten thousand handr
more They turn out thirty eight cars pc
month, besides vast quantities of railroad
spikes, fish bars, spikes, bar iron, Sc
Richmond Whiq.
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Drugs. Medicines &C.
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ENRUSsES!
4 TRUSSES !! .


I'RVssEs rnUssus j.,
TRUSSES!ll
o. We have received new and superior assort-
ment of Trusses with the latest Improvements,
the same Truss can be worn ON right or left side,
and be set at any angle TO meet the indica tons,
and suit comfort of patient.
We have also received Shoulder Braces, Alb
dcminal supporters of the most approved kind.
Pessaries, Of different patents; Teaman's self-ad-
juster; Bivalve, Sims duck bill and Cylindrical
Speculums of different sizes, Bougies, Syringes,
for womb, nose and ear, Male and Female, Me-
talc, Glass and Gutta Percha Nursing bottles,
Rubber nipples and Sheaths, besides always
well selected stock of Medicines comprising the
most approved remedies, viz
Podophyllin, .s+.
Leptandrin,
Hydrastin, -.,--...... -
Baptism,
Iodoform, g
lodoform 4 Iron,
Guarana,
Corydaline,
Choral Hydrate
&C. &c. &.
Together with large assortment of beautiful
lamps, of the latest Styles to which we invite
the attention of the public.
nov25tf DR.. B. P. REESE & Co.
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dec2-tds

NOR RENT.-A two-story Frame Dwelling,
opposite Lunatic Asylum, in good re-
pair, with large garden lot attached, with fruit
trees of various kinds, well of good water close
to house. good stable and necessary out-huild-
ings.
The house contains five rooms-four large and
one small room.
Apply at s'Vindicator' Office.
uoY25-4t
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Amount of Deposit Notes deposited
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Us WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesboro.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

REMABKARLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT. st
Louis, Nov. 20.-The train of the Ohio
and Mississippi railway, which left Cincin-
natl last Friday afternoon, met with a re,
markable escape. When crossing the Lou
isville bridge over the Ohio river the engine
was thrown from the track by a broken rail
Yet, although FIVE feet of rail were out Of
place, all the rest of the train leaped the
break and struck the rail on the other side
in safety. When the engine left the track
tho engineer and fireman hat off steam and
climbed out on the boiler, in order, as they
said, "to be on top, whichever way she
jumped" and left the rest to fate.
viii she keep the bridge, OR will she
plunge thirty feet to the dark water below,
just covered with thin coating Of ice A
guard-rail runs along connecting the ends of
the sleepers, and made of square timber
Ths edge Of this just catches the fange Of
the front truck wheel, and they arc saved
The rail of wood acts for the short distance
as rail Of iron, and conducts the engine
over the chasm. Two inches more to the
left and nothing could have saved them
Just beyond the bridge the engine left the
sleepers. and, tearing away the track in all
directions, plunged down The bank to the
left, but SO slowly that the entire train, ex-
cept the express car, remained on the track
The driver and fireman jumped off uninjur-
ed, and one man scratched in the baggage
car was the only casualty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

The st. Louis Republican has dispatches
from Jefferson City, saying nothing is known
there Of the reported resignation Of Senator
Drake, and that the rumors that Governor
McClurg will call an extra session of the
Legislature are unfounded.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

MEMPHIS, November GA private
dispatch from jackson, Miss !, to the Appeal
says the telegram from Washington stating
that Yerger, who killed Col. Crane, had
been sentsnced to Imprisonment for life is
untrue. Yerger's trial does not take place
until January.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

PoL1T1cs IN GEORGIA Bull
lock, of Georgia, endorses Senator Came
ron's views about affairs in Georgia, espe-
cially as regards the necessity for troops
The Governor, however, says the New York
Herald, is 10 training for the United States
Senate, hence his particular anxiety for Il
ssfair election" and radical success.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-12-02

ALLEGED VIOLATION OF znE ENFORCE
mENr Acr-The case of John Hagan, Jr.,
one of the electionjudges of Richmond, Va,
charged with iptimidating coIored voters in
the recent election, has been sent on to the
grand jury and the accused bailed in $4,000.
The papers o. Richmond denounce the whole
proceeding as persecution, without any
real basis outside of the schemes OF radical
nalien ty.