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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

THE POM AND STATE OF NoToR1ous
MAN.-James Fisk, Jr., is about to create
a new sensation. In few days he will
turn out with new skin hand, and this
skin hand is expected to be the most costly
of the sort that ever put in an appearance
on the drives in and about this city. For
nearly a month Waldron-who has made
heraldry life long study-has been engag-
ed in designing and manufacturing the
mountings for the harness which the animals
belonging to the skin hand are to wear
The bit-basses which are to fastened to the
sides Of the bits are of heavily plated gold,
each bearing the monogram 81 F Jr."
The bits are of nickle plate. The martin
gales, which are gold plate, are very heavy,
and each of them carries centre shield,
on which the monogram again appears The
gag drops are gold SO are the brow bands
and the couplingrings. Below each of the
rings shield will dangle, and on this shield
the Fisk monogram will again appear. The
twelve rosettes to be worn by the horses will
be of gold, each illustrated by the Fisk mon
ogram. The hooks, tents, names and buck
les, are all gold, as are also the drops, face
pieces and pads. The names will cost
$4,000, the mountings 81, 900, whilo the
whole equipage, including horses and car
riage, will cost $35, 900 Over one hun
bred and forty monograms will appear on
the harness. The mountings for this splen-
did turnout are the finest ever made in this
country. Mr.. Fisk. tits expected. will take
his sly -in-hand To Jerome Park newt week
where, among the brilliant turnouts, it will
doubtless attract a great deal Of attention.
N. T. World
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

TUE FALL ELECTIONS elections the
coming fall will be of more than usual i'm
portance They are to decide not only the
character of the next House of Representa-
tives, but in a measure the political com
plexion Of the Senate.
Twenty Senators will be elected by the
next State Legislatures The Senators whose
terms expire on the 18th of March next are
Morrill, of Maine, Cragin of New Hamp-
shire, Wilson of Massachusetts, Anthony OF
Rhode Island, Cattel Of New Jersey, Will
ley of West Virginia, Johnston of Virginia
Abbott of North Carolina, Robertson of
South Carolina, Fowler of Tennessee,
Grimes of Iowa, Howard of Michigan,
Thayer of Nebraska, Ross of Kansas, Yates
of Illinois, Mcdonald of Arkansas, Revels
of Mississippi, Williams of Oregon, Harris
of Louisiana, Warner Of Alabama, Saulshu-
ny of Delaware, McCreery of Kentucky and
Norton of Minnesota The outgoing Sena-
tors are all Republicans except Salisbury,
McCreery, Johnston and Norton. The scat
of Mr.. Fowler has already been filed by a
Democrat and that Of Mr.. Grimes by q Re
publican. The Democrats will probably
lose one Senator in Minnesota and gain in
New Jersey, Oregon and perhaps one or
two Southern States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

IMPORTANT NOTICE. The subscribers arejust
now in receipt of some new goods and pro-
pose selling for CASH at greatly reduced prices
We will enumerate only few articles with prices
attached:
Black Silks So, so, worth 4,5O,
Fancy Silks, $50, worth 800,
Black Alpacas IS cts, worth 60 cts month ago
q IS cts, 81.
Z" ST. " $l,35
Empress Cloths, Is cts, worth IS,
English Serges, so cts, worth Is,
White Alpaca, Is cts, worth 81.
"a Brown Cotton, Is to 16 cents.
"A brown cotton, beststandard make, l6 2-3 cts,
A bleached cotton, zoe worth Is,
White and red Flannels, very low,
White Cambrics, Irish Linens Towellng,
Table Damask, Canton Flannes,
Black Bombazine, 200, worth 3d.
Standard Prints, III Satinets and Cassimeres.
very much reduced Hosiery and Gloves; Ruff
fling, Cambria Finish and Edging.
@- We do not say we will sell goods lower
than any other house in Staunton, but we en-
phatcally say we will sell as low, and the chances
are you may save something by giving us call.
JAMES A. PIPER & SON,
dec1o-tf near the Virginia Hotel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

DANIEL WEBSTER ON TIE DEMOCRACY -
sOn his death bed (says the Mobile Regis
teri this great lawyer and statesman de-
clared that the United States Government
and constitutional liberty would thereafter
depend upon the Democratic party: The
Hon. George T. Curtis. bosom friend Of
Daniel Webster, gives the following account
of the last words, that great man ever ut
tered on the subject Of politics. 1t will be
remembered that Webster died just before
the end Of the Pierce and Scott campaign :
Calling me to his bedside BY my chris
tan name, he said: THE Wing candidate
vii! not be elected. You love your coun-
try, and you think its welfare involved IN
Wing success. This is not so /; but let me
warn you, as you love your country, to
give no countenance to sectional, geo
graphical party. The Wings, after this
election, will break up, and upon the ruins
of our party sectional party will arise
The stability of the Union will hereafter
depend upon the Democracy"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The population Of the European cities in
creases to an extent almost marvellous. The
statistics stand, at this moment as follows
London, 8, 214, 900; Constantinople, 1,500,-
900; Paris, 1850, 900; St. Petersburg ,667,-
600; Naples, 600, 900 Vienna. $40, 900 :;
Dublin, 100000; Moscow, 400, 900 -
Berlin. $1,000; Lisbon, $40, 900, Man
chester, $50, 600 Amsterdam, $4,000 =
Glasgow, sol, 900; Liverpool, $50, O0O;
Madrid, 100000. The hi CHEST increase
since 1882, is that of Berlin, 22O per cent;
the lowest, that of Amsterdam, - per cent
London shows an increase of 50 per cent,
and Paris of 1lS per cent. Vienna has
rather more than doubled its population 8
and Liverpool can boast Of treble the num-
Der Of souls it contained in the same year.
AT the rate we are going on III the dis
position of our public domain, it will not
take very long time to dispose of it all
The grand total is estimated at 1 1926, 245,-
672 acres, or 1927, S82, of which not over
two-tbirds are available OF this immense
estate, about five hundred million acres have
been surveyed, and over four hundred
million disposed of in various ways, not in
Guiding one hundred million acres given to
railroads. But 1876, 001 1859 acres have
gone to bona tide purchasers and homestead
settlers all the rest has been given away.
And still the applications to Congress for
new grants, upon various pretexts, are con-
tinually increasing. Ninety bills are reported
to be pending, involving grants of one
hundred million acres, OR as much in area
as all New England, New York and Penn
sylyania Such wild extravaganza with our
domain oughtto be checked, and the fertile
acres held for the benefit of the generations
of the future, who will soon need them for
homes-N. Y Times
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

LIVING FUEL IN Observation-Disclosures
THOUSAND HOGS ROASTED AL1vE.-The
stock-pens of Cats distillery, in Cincinnati,
containing 4,200 hogs. were burned on
Wednesday morning. Three thousand hogs
were roasted to death. The scene is said to
have been as grand as it was horrible
Great columns of fame, fed by the living
fuel shot upwards thousands of feet, and
rolled off in dense masses of black smoke
The cutlery Of the frightened animals, as
they crowded one above the other into the
corners of the pens remotest from the fire,
until its rapid approach first scorched and
then consumed them, awed the spectators,
who stood looking helplessly on. Every
effort was made to save at least portion Of
the hogs, the greater proportion being hope
lessly cut off. But little over thousand
Of the animals wero gotten out in all, and
the rest of the 4 200 were literally broiled
alive. The odor of the burned or roast pork
pervaded the city for many blocks in all di-
rections after the fire died out for want of
fuel The loss on live stock alone is estima,
ted at $50, 900 The loss on the buildings
is estimated at from S25, 900 to $50 600.
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Miscellaneous.


nome AND LOOKl
~ THE MOST IMPORTANT CASE
that has ever been under consideration has at
last been decided,
THAT S. H. HILD'S STORE is ONE THE
CHEAPEST THAT EVER OFFERED
GOODS FOR SALE IN THIS MARKET.
His goods have been bought within the last ten
days-since the recent heavy decline in all for
eign goods-and he confidently asserts can be
sold as cheap as similar goods were ever offered
in Staunton.
In addition to his large and well selected stock
now on hand, he is receiving daily fresh sup
plies from the north. In dress goods he is
prepared to offer black and fancy
silks, Irish popins, iron be-
reyes. grenadines, plain and
embroidered lenos, ia
panese cloths, be-
reyes; organ
dies, lawns,
jaco-
nets, meri-
nos, white and
black bereges, ga wide
white, black and colored
alpacas, from 35c to Sl.50 per
yard a complete line of mourning
goods, the best fast colors, American
prints at l2c, bleached cottons from 9 to 20
cents New York mills do 24c Wamasetta do,
%; brown cotton from 10 to l5c; Laurel
do, 16a; 1914 sheeting, best quality, S. to
95 cents: Irish linens, from 40c to
$780, shirt bosoms from rs to 65 cts
bleached and brown table damask,
towels, napkins, and the cheapest
lot of ladies and gentlemen's
handkerchief, silk do. Bonnet
ribbon, satin do for trim
mingss, Swiss and JAG
onet embroidery, dim
ity bands, hosiery,
gloves, all kinds
heavy twill brown
linenforpants
at 20 cents,
fine twill
linens for
gentlemen and boys.
Summer shawls, silk and llama lace points, re-
al and imitation lace collars thread and imitation
laces cambrick, Swiss edgings and inserting, lin
en- collars and sets, splendid stock of parasols,.
showerets and umbrellas. full assortment OF
ladies' and misses shoes and CATERS from tue
best Baltimore Makers gentlemens' do; also
carpeting, oil CLOTH mating and rugs, table oil
cloth in patterns and per yard. French, English
black. brown ard blue broad cloth. Black and
fancy cassimeres, full stock; tweeds, cassinets
kentucky jeans, gambroons, cheaper than ever;
cotton bats, 40 cents per full pound; cotton
yarns at So, best quality.
1t is impossible to enumerate all items on hand.
l invite the public to inspect my stock, knowing
can and will give satisfaction to all who may
favor me with their patronage
P 81 will not follow that rotten Yankee
habit of binding my customers to the pledge of
not buying elsewhere before they come back to
nv store, but let each one go and come unen-
numbered
mayl3-tf S. IL. HlLB.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The POLITICAL CAMPAIGN OF 1970-On
Monday Oregon opened the campaign Of
1870 by the election of a State ticket and a
member of Congress the Delaware and
Kentucky elections will follow in August :;
those of Maine, Vermont and California in
September, and the rest of the State elections
will take place in October and November
It may safely be asserted, says the New
York Times, that upon the result of these
elections will depend the success of the re-
publican party, and that the future destiny
Of the party not only in 1872, but for ma
ny years to come, will be largely affected.
The entire lower branch Of the Forty second
Congress is to be chosen, and subsequently
twenty one United States Senators arc to be
elected by the Legislatures Qfthe several
States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

We learn, just before going to press, that
the abominablc Railroad Consolidation bill
has been pressed through the House of Del
egates. Unless the Governor stands firm by
the States interest and vetoes the bill, &c.
100000 of the States Railroad Stock has
gone to "Davy jones' Locker
We notice that Messrs. Harnsberger, of
Rockingham, Cochran, of Augusta, and
Popbam, of Bath and Highland, voted for
this bill
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

AN AFFECTING INc1DENr.-Mrs Muir
toe, Of Fairfax county, Va, vent to the
depot Of the O., A. & M. railroad this
morning with her sick baby, and took a seat
in the ladies' room to wait for the arrival OF
the train. She had been there only short
time when the child died in her arms, but
she chung to its lifeless form with apparently
increased fondness, and with it classped
tightly to her bosom, was assisted to chair
on the cars and proceeded on her joyiIesss
way to Clifton Station. Her grief was DIS
tressing to witness Alec. Gazette.
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New Advertisements.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
i AND PERSONAL PROPER

DuBLlC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. AND PERSONAL PROPERTY,
On Wednesday the Bird day of August next, 1
VIII sell, on the premises, to the highest bidder
the Farm on which Peter Strouse resides, situated
eight miles Southwest of Staunton, near the
Brownsburg Turnpike.
The Farm contains 2154 acres-65 acres in fine
timber, the balance in good state of cultivation.
The buildings are good two-story Brick
dwelling, good buildings for servants, wash
house, dairy and cow-house, a large barn. with
two good stables underneath, and in addition q
stable for eight horses, large cow sheds, two
wagon sheds, carriage house aud blacksmith
shop. There are twelve acres of fine meadow
andfor varieties and quantity of fruit it scarce
ly surpassed by any farm in the county.
TERMs.-One-third cash, balance in one and
two years.
At the same time and place, will sell all of
the personal property of the said Peter Strouse,
to wit: Five head ofgood horses. number of
mich cows, young cattle, hogs and Sheep wag-
ons ploughs and harrows, farming utensils,
blacksmith tools, household aud kitchen furn-
ture, and, in short, all the property he has.
TERMs.-On all sums over $40, n credit of six
months will be given-security must be good
D. B. STROUSE.
june10-tds
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

VIRGINIA TO WIT AT Rules held in the
v Clerks office of the County Court of Au-
eusta on the 4th day of April 1870.
William H. Fl. Lynn-Plaintiff.
Against
B, NJ Rhodes Co.-Defendants.
In assumpsit and upon an Attachgient.
In this suit, the object Of which is to recover of
the Defendants seventy dollars ($7o,oo) with
legal interest thereon from the l4th day of March
1870, till paid, the plaintiff having filed his de-
claration, and the Defendants not having been
served with the summons in this suit, or with
he attachment therein, and it appearing by an
affidavit filed that the said defendants are not
Presidents of this State, it Is ordered that the said
B. M Rhodes 4 Co., do appear here with one
month after due publication hereof, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit. A Copy-Teste.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT. D. G.
Shelley & Bumgardner p. q. may20-4t
NTOTICE.-My accounts are ready for settle
ment hope my friends will make
prompt payment, as I need money.
| am now receiving fresh supply OF Goods
suited to the season, and will sell Low for CASH or
country produce. Give me call.
Respectfully, un,,
4. Fl. ANTRIM
Waynesboro' Va.
mar25- 3m-Spectator copy
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

New FLouR-A sample of -four made
from new wheat was exhibited in New York
on Thursday, the End inst. The -four was
made by Messrs John NJ Clark j. Co., at
their mills in Augusta, Ga, who have ex-
hibited the first samples of new -four for the
past three or four years, this year being two
days earlier than last The sample lot was
sold at S1s per barrel
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The Baltimore American says: The
Congressional delegation from Virginia held
a meeting in Washington on Thursday, with
reference to the difficulties at the recent
elections in their State, and decided that
they would not call up the subject in Con
gress, as had been suggested, but would
leave the matter to a decision by the Courts,
whore the matter rightfully belongs"
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N. B. HENDRY, L. S, UENDRy LAG pAn,o
new BOOT AND
SHOE FACTORY,

HENDRY, BRO. IL FAGAw
Havejust opened their new and con,moa;,,.
Store room on Augusta Street onnosita Con-,
House, Staunton, VI 0Pp0'-'0 0ou''
Wen GoafSSc Boots and Shoes of all kinds.
Men fine Stitched Boots, Shoes and CATERS.
\ large stock of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Shoes, of the latest styles.
Ns~ Anything in our line furnished at the
shortest notice.
Work fitted to order by Mr.. James Pagan.
JUST RECEIVED.
> large supply of Mems and Boys Hats. from
acoarse article to the Latest and most Elegant
Styles.
ON HAND.
A good assortment of Leather and Shoe Find
lngs, which we offer to consumers at low prices
Shoemakers will find it to their ADVANTAGE to
examine our Stock
Our aim shall be to compete with Northern pri-
ces, and we think we can furnish goods at as low
figures as they can be bought in the cities.
we will soon be prepared to fill orders from
merchants, any sizes desired will be furnished.
We specially invite the public to call and see
our goods, whether wishing to purchase or not,
WANTED.
Good Leather, for which we will exchange goods
or pay fair price in cash.
WANTEp.-Good hands to work in the factory
None others need apply.
HENDRY, BROTHER & PAGAN.
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DANKING DEPARTMENT

DANKING DEPARTMENT
OF THE
VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.
This Company having Banking privileges I'M
der its Charter, has commenced business in the
Banking-rooms ofthe 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.
GOLD, SILVERand UNCURRENT MONEY
bought and sold.
us. Internal Revenue Stamps on hand for
sale. W. H. TAMS,
Secretary & Cashier.
JOHN WAYF. Teller.
June l-6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The track on fredericksburg and Cor
louisville railroad has been laid distance
Of two and a half miles from: Fredericks-
burg. A force of seventy men are now en-
ployed laying the tra,k. A train will be
put on in day Or two to convey material
to the working party. It is expected the
track will be laid to Orange Courthouse
some time in September, The completion
of this road viii be a great benefit to the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The mother of Jeter Phillips gisitod hin
in the county Jail a few days since. This is
the first time they have met for four years,
over three years Of which have been spent
nv him in prison - Whag.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Congress is engaged on the Tax bill
One important change is made in the tax
ON income Thc exemption is increased to
$1,000 and the rate of taxation on the re-
anaindet reduced from to 8 per cent The
objection we make is, that the whole tax on
incomes was not stricken out
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Dana3s He4 YORK Sup says: 1.-The
Democratic gain of over 1900 in this State
at the late election is a handwriting on the
wall which Gen. Grant and his cabinet will
do well to take warning by
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Emery, Reform candidate, beat Bow. n
Radical candidate, for the mayoralty of
Washington over 5000 votes The rejoicing
in that city is almost universal. The Bowen
men we're badly beaten for the city council.
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Consolidation, we trust, has met its death
below, as all such attempts to squander the
State money should. The cry has been that
$1,000, 900 Of stock owned by the State in
the proposed consolidated roads could not
be exchanged for an equal amount of State
bonds, and has been the strong point Of
consoidatimists. This prop is knocked
completely from under them by the prop
osition of Col. j. B. Baldwin, as counsel
for number of Tennessee capitalists, made
to Gov Walker, as President Of the Board
ofPublic Works. They propose to take the
100000 Of State stock in the Va. 4
Tenn. R. r. Co., paying for the same, ST.
100000 Of State bonds at par For the
better understanding af the proposition, We
copy the following explicit terms proposed
bg Col. Baldwin:
l. They propose to give State bonds and
interest at par to the full amount of the
stock held by the State in the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad company, for the entire
interest and claim of the State, the State
transferring its contributed demand against
the company to the purchasers for the COM
mon benefit eff all the stockholders.
2. They propose to pay in State bonds
and interest, at par. $780, of the price
on the ratification Of the contract. and the
residue in three equal annual payments
thereafter; the payment of $500, 900 to be
held as security for the after payments, and
to be forfeited upon failure to comply with
the contract.
3. The stocks to be placed under the con-
troll of the purchasers from the making of
the first payment, SO far as to authorize them
to vote in the meetings of the company but
not to be transferred in ownership until full
ly paid for.
4. They will ask as condition Of the
contract that the charter of the Virginia and
Tennessee railroad company shall be amen
ded SO as to allow one vote for each share of
stock ia the meetings Of the company
This fair proposition contrasts most IA
vorably with the bill now trying to be forced
through the House Of Delegates, to sell the
stock (sb,0O0,00O) for the roads from
Norfolk to Bristol, to the consolidated conl-
panics, for $4,000, 900, in State Bonds,
payable in ten years, without interest and
with little Or no security for its payment
Gov. Walker seems to have thought SO
favorably of the Tennessee proposition as
to report it to the House in a special mes
sage, and we trust it will have such weight
with the House as to cause the utter defeat
of the attempted consolidation fraud
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Now is the time for country boarding.
houses and hotel keepers to advertise, as
thousands of families are looking about for
pleasant quarters for the summer.-Bah.
SUM-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

HELENA. MONTANA, June 4.-The noun
tains here are covered with from five t.
six feet OF snow. This snow has been fol
lowed by six days of rain
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G--S-&.c-
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The Greeks are said to be the most sensi-
BILE people in the world, as they wear one
style Of dress all the year round, and the
fashion never changes.
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Red Cloud. Spotted Tail and other
lesser chiefs Of the Sioux Tribe are on a
visit to Washington and are being fcted
on al sides.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Georgia, South Carolina and Mississippi
are all rejoicing over recent heavy falls of
needed rain. The parched earth drank it
up joyously.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

The Republican officers and Council of
Richmond have taken steps 10 contest the
election of the Conservatives.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Dispatches received at Washington from
Oregon indicate tle election of Grover,
Democrat. as Governor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-06-10

Prof H. scharf has kindly consented to read
during the evening, "Bardeli, u.s. Pickwich" and
secite '>hanus o. Brien."
The proceeds to be appropriated to defraying
the expenses of the Association during its pres
ent season. junlO-1t