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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-20

United States Marshal Foster has
made the following appointments OF
persons to take the Census in the
various sub districts of this County :
JAS. Brooks, Standardization,
NoNhury, Colinth, Topshan, Or.
ahse, Washington.
John b. Mead, Randolph-Ran.
dolph, Brookfcld, Chelsea, VIII.
JAMESTOWN, Rrainircc.
Chester h, Dow, Stra.,ord -
Strattord, ThcttcrI, West Fairlcc,
Tunbridgc, Nerslire.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-20

Mrs. Richardson has Published a
statement of her experience willie
the wife oi Mcfarland.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-20

The Mcfarland trial closed on
Tuesday. The jury after being ont
two hours brought in Il verdict of
"Not Guilty" On thcauounccmcnt
the whole audience ju~pcd 10 hcir
feet and ,icr,d.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-20

There ave 30, 900 tenement farm.
crs ia Ireland.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-20
Uomda suffrage ia TcTmOnt.

The course of our own Legislature
with regard to Woman SugIage is
amply indicated. if it needed any
VipiicatiOn, 10y the vote Of the PEG
pie of Vermont on the same queS-
ton. The State of Vermont is about
as advanced, politically and morally
as amy other in the Union, the pop
ulation beingpeculiarly homogeneous
aud free from those elements which
have elsewhere proved drag on
progress and reform. Education is
very evenly diffuscd, and nowhere
do the women enjoy more respect or
more advantages for making their
sentiments known. The question
as to admitting them to the right
of suffrage was submitted, with five
othcrpropcscd conStltutionalamend
mcnts, to a special vote OF the peo-
pie, and has been rejected 10y Almost
decisive majority. The subject had
been fully discussed in the press
and such meetings had been hello
and efforts made in behalf Cf tho
proposed change as its friends wish
ed, or were encouraged, to make.
The vote of Vermont, therefore
may be regarded rs fair test vote
on this question Of Woman Sullra g
for the present in this part of thu
country. In Wyoming Territory
the experiment may go on. In En-:
land, the House of Lords may pos
SiblN-though there is not mucl
chance ofit-asScnt to the bill adopt
ed by the House of Commons, Whicl
gives the franchise to women undc
such restrictions that there will -
only about one female to ten mai
voters. But in the great body q
the States OF this Union. the move
mcnt has no real vitality at preSen'
The trouble is, the women them
selves care nothing about it. llo'
: long that will continue to be tn
case, DEPENDS upon many Circum
! stances into which it is useless [
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
NEWMARKET, SHENANDOAH Co., Va, !

ouly AStn, lolU.
Gentlemen Your kind invitation to at.
tend the Mass Meeting and Barbecue next
Saturday at Staunton, for the purpose of in
ducing the people Of Augusta to favorably
consider the question Of subscribing $500,
900 to the stock o the Valley R. R. Com
pany has been received. The importance Of
the vote. to be held on the 9th of August,
cannot be over estimated and I regret my
inability to be with you to add my little mite
to secure the success Of your efforts in behalf
of the Valley R. r. All depends on old
Augusta No subscription which has yet
been made will attract the attention. that
this one will. All eyes are turned to you
all hopes are turned to you. The great and
necessary R. R. facilities of the Valley are
now in the hands of the people of Augu sta !!
Surely she will not defeat herself and do
great wrong to the whole Valley of Va.
from the Potomac to the Tennessee line -
Fifteen cents on the one hundred dollars
worth of property in Augusta mus, not
aoiU not defeat so desirable an Improvement.
Very Hastily, Your Friend,
j. B. STRAYER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
I.YNcuHuRG July 9th 1870

Gentlemen Your kind invitation to at.
tend Mass Meeting Of the people of Au
gusta, and Barbecue at the Fair Grounds
at Staunton on the Both instant, has been
received. and regret exceedingly that
previous professional engagement. impera-
lively requires me to be at Franklin Court
on the LIST of August. thus rendering it i'm
practicable for me to be at Staunton on the
Both. But for this. I would gladly avail
myself of the opportunity Of meeting so ma
ny Of my old friends and former comrades
in arms, and, what would be by no means
the least consideration, me, if seeing SO
many of the good and true woman of the
Valley, the remembrance of whose never
failing kindness and attention to our sick
and wounded has been carried to whatever
cline or country a soldier Of the Army of
Northern Virginia has gone.
In regard to the immediate object of your
meeting, the construction of the Valley
Railroad, [ will say that, while my personal
experience has been rather in destroying
than in building railroads, there is nothing
wbioh tends to the development Of the re-
sources of your beautiful and fertile Valley,
OF to the binding together in closer bonds of
what remains of our glorious old Common
wealth, which can be Indifferent to me, and
l, therefore. trust that your brightest antici-
pations may be realized. Returning my
thanks for The kind terms in which your in
vitation is conveyed,
am Very Sincerely, Yours &C.,
j. A. EARLY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
New ADVERTISEMENTS.

VALUABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR
Y SALE.-Pursuant to decree of the
Circuit Court Of Augusta county. rendered at its
special July term, 1870, in case of Splitter VS.
Spiters administrator and ais, the undersigned,
who were thereby appointed commissioners for
the purpose, will on TUESDAY, the 9Th day of
SEPTEMBE Err 1870, on the premises, sell, at
public auction, to the highest bidder, that valua-
BILE tract of land belonging to the heirs of jacob
G. Splitter, deceased. The SAID tract of land is
supposed to contain about 337 acres, but will be
surveyed before the day Of sale and sold by the
acre. 1t is situated eight miles North of Staun-
ton, Middle River, and one mile and half
from the village of Spring Hill and is convenient
to schools, churches and mills. The land is of
the first quality Of Middle River land-200 acres
cleared-the balance we'll timbered-wel water
sd, with running water in every field, and a
spring unsurpassed in the county, within fifteen
yards of the house. The improvements consist
of q good dwelling house, with nine rooms inclu-
ding two kitchens and exclusive of two pan tries,
good barn and stabling: and fine stone meat
house-one of the best in the county, with good
orchard OF select fruit. The farm is now occu-
pied by Mr.. Samuel Neff who will show it to any
one wishing to purchase
Terms of sale-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
costs of sale and suit, and the balance in equal
instalments of six, eighteen, thirty and thirty
six months, with interest from date of sale--the
purchaser giving bond with good personal secn-
rity, and lien retained on the land sold as ult-
mate security: Sale to commence at IL O'Clock.
mos 3 ;, ]; MIesnlE, commiysio' rs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1870.
JAMES A. PATTERSON, ESQ.,, Waynesboro, Va

JAMES A. PATTERSON, Esq, Waynesboro, Va
supsng Su4ev 9 hensno Ty Ro s sa n
an" ae e ac attention was sppe which, Without MY ce
has ceaseey confidence placing
fl and wealthy 'I.' s - ss .'''' 's'
to fs ess5 the and foe S
s E H snf noran 1 a df Sn n
s s % s;s sss5 es4 y s % % ss IS e
doyelopment Of her hidden and material wealth
ss: E w.t. ;;%:. s':
os eeep as on nde Sae nq no s nd
s % Ss ,oP a ts es @ sad ssv S VIII
surveying waiting trusting and hoping wonder that the people
s' sh 1s iS sps "
SSf5; ?$ t$S5s" ES$ S$S % 'Ss
long have ed the word promise but break
h ys % s sT 5 os the VALLEY Rssd
's s ssss E e; des % 5 st
; % l s@sa S
them The people Of those than that such
standing Of the Valley Road never
~Ts @ nsn 2 % on oher @ my o
] 5 T s S$ F.:
S a ss s na bom s ess
9 G and s Psr1 5a
@ f s the se @ ys ] s s ie
not seek the development Of for the of such lack of Railroad
M F5 a9sens a ns en zine nd void all
] Ety. ' i'S COUNT" s1
Valley help Valley Railroad
the the G9 hn S2 A I sa n t d d rich Valley
f. % . u q, ss s6s s ? Wealth
js 5%ss e;'f
bulk the northermos cities Of the Atlantic Sealoar
GEORGE H. BARDWEII
Director and Agent Shenandoah %
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
For the indicator

The election draws near. The battle ap
breaches, which is to decide the honor,
the prosperity and welfare of Augusta
county. The opposition, with disappointed
politician at their head, boldly declare that
they know that the building of the road is
tor the best interest of the county," yet de-
clare they are determined to defeat the road,
and are appealing to the passions and pre-
JUDGES of the different classes, and arraying
them against each other to effect their pur-
pose. Ii we loose this election the out
side world will say it was through the ig-
norance the people. We, who know them
better, will know it was for want Of a proper
dissemination of the true facts of the case.
Let every man then, who feels the import
ance OF this subject, 80 earnestly to work
tor the few hours left, and urge out the
friends Of the cause, reason with the appo-
nents. rouse the indifferent, and bring out
full vote to save the county
PROGRESS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
BALTIMORE. July 9th 1870.

Gentlemen Il received your kind invi-
tation to attend your Mass Meeting and
Barbecue, on Saturday next, and with sor-
row I am obliged to say to you that ] shall
not be able 20 be with you on account Of
previous engagements. But if [ can not be
with you in person. am With you in heart,
and wish you all the success that yoa could
desire. I am very much pleased to learn
that you will have at your Meeting so many
gentlemen of influence. for this will insure
you full success to your enterprise. The
people of Virginia and also of Maryland
should Jose no time in affording all means to
complete the galley Rail Road, for then
there will be prosperity 10 yaur State. and
ours alsos With wishes fol your full sgc
cGss.
| Remain Yours,
WM. MERRIKEN
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
TIE HOMESTEAD EXEMpTIoN-An L

TIE HOMESTEAD ExEMpr1oN-An In
portant Decision. Hon. John Merit,
Judge of the County Court of Floyd, has
recently decided the Homestead provision Of
the Constitution of Virginia, in its retro
spective operation, as antagonistic to Article
III, Sec. 10 of the Constitution of the Uni
ted States, and is therefore void. The aaeg-
ton came before Judge Merritt, in vacation,
on an pplication for the appointment of three
freeholders TO appraiss = homestead as pro-
vided for in the 18th section Of the Home
stead Act of the General Assembly. approy-
ed lyme 81, 1870 The Judge refused to
make the appointment, and directed the
Sheriff of the county TO proceed to levy the
execution in the case and make sale OF the
applicants property, who claimed some part
of his homestead eeeispt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05

Letter from DISTINGUISHED Gen
tlemen I'm Reply to Invitations
to attend the Valley II. II. Mass
Meeting.
The following letters from distinguished
gentlemen are few Of those received by the
Central Executive Committee of the Valley
Railroad, to which we invite the attention oil
our readers:
FAIRFAX County. VIRGINIA,
July 22nd, 1870.
Gentlemen Il have received your invita-
ton to attend Mass Meeting of the Citi-
zens Of Augusta County, for the purpose Of
securing subscription by the County to the
Valley Railroad. It would give me great
pleasure to be present on such an occasion,
and to unite with the people of the Valley
In their efforts to construct Road which Is
Of such vital importance to their prosperity
and SO necessary to the development OF the
wealth of the State But my health, which
has been feeble during the past Spring, and
is not yet restored, will prevent my attend
ing. I beg leave, however, to say that
there is no work, in my opinion, OF so great
Importance to the County, and to the whole
Valley Of Virginia as the Road in question.
I feel assured that the Citizens of Augusta
are too intelligent not to see its advantages
to them, and are too patriotic not to secure
its benefits to the State. The sui jec: has
been so often discussed, and its profitable
ness so deliberately explained, that all must
be acquainted with its value, and l cannot
but indulge the hope that when the oppor-
tunity Of contributing to its construction is
presented to the people, they will not fail to
do So The expenditure Of million Of dol
lars within the limits of the County in its
construction, in addition to the amount they
will themselves subscribe, will be Of great
benefit to them, and will 60 far to diminish
the tax in payment Of the interest. When
we consider the reduction of the price of
freights, the increased facilities of transport
tation, the stimulus that will be given to
Agriculture, the increase of population by
inviting immigration, the advancement of
manufactures, price of land, &C., which will
be secured by the completion of the Road,
its value and benefit will be apparent and,
as the subscription Of Augusta will fully ac-
complish all these good results, l cannot
doubt but that it will be promptly made.
Very respectfully, your obi serv't,
R. E. LEE
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[For the Vindicator.,]
Sheep Killing Dogs.

Mr.. Editor: Allow me to call your at
tention to very serious evil which farmers
now incur from the dogs which infest the
land. Virginia loses annually millions of
dollars from this source Farmers lose
money not only in the value of their sheep
which are killed, but they lose a great deal
more money indirectly by being prevented
by the fear of dovs, from Ike ,ping Sheep
70 illustrate We have now a field living
fallow al some distappe from our house,
covered with briars, coarse grass &C., which
would be good pasture for sheep, and at
the same time be greatly benefited by sheep
being pastured upon it. It would be mere
folly, however, to put sheep upon it now,
as probably they would be destroyed within
few weeks We estimate our loss this
year, in consequence Of not being able to
keep sheep, at fully one hundred dollars.
This is the case, ia greater or less extent
with all persons living in tAe country I
confidently ASSERT that there is not one far.
m.r in hundred. who is not prevented by
the fear of dogs from keeping as many
sheep rs he otherwise could and would keen
with profit
Farmers are also prevented by dogs from
improving their stock of sheep No man
would like to pay high price. say seventy
five or one hundred dollars for sheep, and
then have 1t eaten up by some yellow hound
or bench legged fee. But, seriously, the
fact that farmers are prevented by dogs, in
very great degree, from raising sheep, is
an evil, which ought if possible, to be i'm
mediately remlealieA. I would like to make
this suggestion:
Let the Legislature enact law, making
each county responsible for the value of all
the sheep that are killed in it by dogs, and
at he same time give the County Commits
sioners full authority to pass and carry out
such regulations as they may think Ct with
regard to all dogs in tho County.
". II. b.
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[For the Vindicator.
s:AnguSta.,,

Upon examination of the Poll Books it
will be found that the gentlman, who un-
dertakes to write and speak for Augusta,
voted for the $1,000 subscription from
the town OF Staunton. Augusta, as well
as several other gentlemen, whom we wot of,
were then violently in favor OF the whole
scheme Why have they changed Was
the last election of town officers that ssbril-
liant light which made his and their con
version more sudden than that of Saul Of
Tarsus Ought spite against few inap.
Preclatire ones to interfere with the prosper,
lty Of a whole county At all events, is
1t desirable to set the town and county
against each other =? Their interests arc
mutual and not, in any respect, antagonistic
ADVANCE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
For the Vindieator.7
SHENANDOAH IroN WoRKs

SHENANDOAH Iron Works,
Page County, Va. July 26th, 1870
Wm. II. Il. Lynn, Esq.
DEAR SIR Il have been asked several
times why my name did not appear in the
call OF the Democratic" members Of Con-
gress. | state simply for the reason that
l was at home on account of SICK ness in nv
family. Had [ been in Washington | should
certainly have signed it with ali my heart
as being against Radicalsm [ have not
nor do [ want part or lot with party VINO
know nothing but prescription, as evidenced
in the last Congress- After months oflabor
and anxiety, with Il two thirds majority,
the Republican" party refused to remove
the disabilities of $500 of my fellow citizens
in Virginia. l say now that [ cannot go
with any such party We have universal
suffrage, let us have universal amnesty.
You can make what use you may sec
proper of this letter.
Yours Respectfully,
VIM MILNES, JR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-08-05
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, !

July Zth, IoIO.
Gentlemen Your letter inviting me to
be present at the Mass Meeting and Barbe-
cue, to be held at the Fair Grounds at
Staunton, on the 30th inst, has been re-
ceived.
Most gladly would I accept your kind in
vitation and unite with the people of Au-
gusta in the proposed effort in behalf Of the
Valley Road, but the claims of public duty
conine me here.
Why should there be any hesitancy on the
part Of the people of Augusta in voting their
subscription of 100000 to this important
improvement. Have they calculated that
every acre of land within ten miles OF this
road, if it is built, will be enhanced in value
by at least, FIVE dollars Have they consider
ed that every marketable product will have
proportionate burthen lifted from it by the
diminished cost of transportation 70 market.
Have they counted what an infux Of new
population will be invited to Old Augusta,
contributing to its wealth and influence.
Now, let the greatest doubter on this
question Of rail road subscription. calmly
set down, and estimate the profit and loss,
and if he will fairly weigh the two sides, he
cannot long hesitate to respond hearty
AYE to the vote for subscription.
Rockbridge was oneo part of old Au-
gusta. We have hereditary intereRt in what
will promote its welfare, and we have
special interest now, because the affirmative
vote Of Augusta, will settle the question Of
uniting, by iron bsuds, those whom common
lineage has SO long found as one people,
we want to be able to rise with the syn and
take morning ride to Augusta. that we
may breakfast with your people ; and after
partaking Of your hospitality, We wan. to
bring on back to dinner. with US. that you
may, il You please. rest under your own
roof tree at night. All this can be done by
the Valley Railroad Let us hope that
Augusta will join hands with Rockbridge in
this reunion.
remain very Respectfully.
FRANCIS H. SMITH.
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New Advertisements.


NIRGINIA.-At rules held in the Clerks Or
fee Of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, August 1st 1870.
John J. Larew-Plantiff,
against
Paul Observation-Disclosures.
in chancery-upon an attachment.
The object of this suit is to attach the estate of
the Defendant in certain lot OR lots of land, in
the town of Staunton, known as the "Brewery
property" situated between the lots of Howard
Grove and the lot formally owned by J. D. I'm
boden, being the same lot conveyed by Robt G .
Bickle and wife, to Emily Richter, by deed dated
the 18th day Of March 1862, and subject the
same to the satisfaction of debt due the Plain
tiff of $5l, 49, with interest thereon from the goth
day Of September 1869.
The Defendant, Paul Richter, not having en-
tered his appearance and it appearing by salts
factory evidence that he is not nhabitant of
this Commonwealth: 1t is ord cred that he do
appear here within one month after due pubica-
ton Of this notice, and do what is necessary to
protect his interest
Capy-Tcste,
J. N. RYAN, elk.
Shelley Y Buagardner, p. q. aug5-4t
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Very Truly Yours,
ALEX. r. BOTELER
LEXINGTON. Va. July 9th. 1870.

LEXINGTON, Va, July 9th, 1870
Gentlemen Your kind invitation to at
tend the Grand Meeting and Barbecue to be
held in the interest of the Vale, Railroad,
on July 30th was received this morning.
| regret THAI professional engagements
will prevent me from attending meeting
which SO vitality concerns the welfare and
prosperity of our people; and l sincerely
hope that the meeting may have the effect
Of awakening the people of Augusta to their
true interests and as result, that the sub
scription may be voted by large majority
Very Respectfully,
CHAS. A. DAVIDSON.
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V7IRGINIA:- AT rules held in the Clerks Of
Y fee of the Circuit Court of Highland
county, On Nh, MGH3day TIE 1T day Of August 1870.
Hull dec d and Stricken aud Glmor. Plaintiffs
against
Nancy Wright Administrative of Elisha Wright
dec d, Melvina Burns, born Wright James: ri p
Wright, Henry B. Hinegardner and Margret his
wife (born Wright) and Montgomery Wright, in
fant-psfendants.
IN WDaceSa
a settlement Of the administration account of
Nancy Wright, Administrative, as afol esaid, and
an account of the debts against the estate of
Elisha Wright decd and it appearing from salts
factory evidence, that James H. ?. Wright is not
resident of this Commonwealth. 1t is ordered
that lie do appear here within one month after
due publication of this order and do what is
necessary to protect his interest.
i A Copy-Teste,
&c MATTHEW, Clerk.
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GENERAL LsH.-We are glad to welcome
back home our honcred old chieftaip, who
returned on Tuesday last. and to find him
looking SO we'll and in such fine spirits. We
learn that the distinguished physician Or.
RIcklerl whom he consulted, pronounced
his disease as by NJ means serious, and
predicted a speedy an entire cur.-Lef-
lnqton Gazette.
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SHEpHERDsrowN VIRGINIA, !

Gentlemen 1t would give me great
pleasure to have it in my power to avail my
self of your kind and cordial invitation to
the proposed Mass Meeting and Barbecue at
Staunton, on the Both inst, but in consc.
quence Of the mis- direction of your letter of
the 23rd, did not receive it until this even
ing-two late to make any arrangements to
be with you.
So with my best thanks for the courtesy
of your invitation and warmest for the
success of the enterprise which your meet
ing is intended to promote, am with sin
cere regard.
Very Truly Yours,
ALEX. r. BOTET,ER
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[ remain very Respectfully,
FRANCIS H. SMITH.
LEXINGTON, July 9th, 1871

Gemtlenaen Your note of July 23rd,
desiring that [ should be present at your
Mass Meeting and Barbecue is just to hand,
and while [ feel deep interest in the i'm
mediate prosecution Of this all important
road, am forced to decline to be present.
Wishing the great enterprise the highest de-
gree Of success, and trusting that Augusta
will not be found wanting, at time when
she can benefit the interests of this great
Valley to SO Important an extent, thanking
you for Jour kind invitation &c., I am
Very Respectfully and Truly Yours,
L. J. MCCORMICK.