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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

POLITICAL AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.
different elements of Virginia Radicalism,
indicated by Representative Porter, On the
ultra side, and by Representative Platt and
others as the more liberal party, are evident
ly in no degree of harmony Diseord has
has been breeding for the months, and is
eliminating in scramble among the Porter
men FIR the entire patronage Of the Third
District This condition of things has kept
officials here quite busy reading letters and
hearing delegations interested, From what
can be learned there can be no reconcilia-
ton. The indications point more certainly
to an open rupture between the Porter, an
ti-amnesty, social equality party, and the
more liberal part Of the Republican organi-
cation in Virginia, who favor amnesty, and
who compose the majority of the Republican
party in the State Washington Patriot.
LOCAL TRAvEL.-From count taken
last November by the chief of police of Bos-
ton, it appears that 81, 706 persons left Bos-
ton during the eight hours which elapsed
between the hours Of 4 P. NJ. and mid
night. These figures. it is estimated, give
the number of persons who transact business
in Boston and return every evening to their
residences in the suburban towns on the
line of the railroads. At New York, there
is no doubt, the statistics would shcw
much larger number leaving that city daily,
who transact business within its limits
Baltimore itself would show respectable
number-but the fewer, perhaps, the better,
as we have abundance of ground room for
residences, and on which to expand. -Sn
WATER FAMINE IN BosroN. Bos,
ton Water Board have announced that, in
consequence Ct the daily increaged consump-
ton Of water, they will find it necessary to
cut off the supply from manufactures on
Wednesday next, in case there is no inter-
vening rain, in order to keep intacH the
supply for domestic purpose. It is estimated
that the manufactures, including distiIers,
sugar refneries and railroads, use g.
600, 900 Of the 1000, 600 gallons daily con-
sumed, and should the order be issued shut
ting off the supply neyt Wednesday from
Is, 900 to 10000 artisans. mechanics and
working men and women Of all classes
would be thrown out of employment,
DECLINE IN THE PRICE OF BEEF. On
Monday LAST the price Of beef in New York
was lower than it has been at any previous
time during the last seven years. From
1868 there was an unusual scarcity Of beef
in mark et-a scarcity due partly to the ex-
traordinary demand caused y y ii armies in
the field and partly to the fact the great
grazing grounds Of the Middle States were
rendered useless by Union Or Confederate
troops. Latterly, however, the supply has
more nearly equalled the demand, and
hence the prices have slowl y but steadily de-
clined,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

ENTERPRISE IN WEST VIRGINIA. -Seven-
ty thousand acres of land on the Elk river,
in West Virginia, were sold last week to a
company of gentlemen, consisting of Mcss,s
Henry Brockerhof, L. G. and J. H. Hul-
ing, Charles McCafferty, j. j. Thompson,
NJ. Courtney. FL. G. Weaver, J. G. Hoov-
er, j. B. Cameron, PHI. Gallagher, T.
B. Swami, Fl. G. Dickinson and Edward
Blanchard. They have constructed boom
On the Elk river, four miles above Charles
ton, and are now engaged in locking and
damming the river. The improvements
will open to- market 200 miles of virgin
forests, and the largest body of camel, Bit
luminous and splint coal lands ia the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

THE NATHAN MURDER.--Ne York Jan.
uary l6.-The Pest says in connection with
the Nathan murder: "By the very highest
authority we are informed that complete
chain of evidence has been woven around a
certain individual, and that of guilt there is
no question. The man is known, and skill
ed detectives are tracking HIM, and al
though his present. whereabouts is not zosi-
lively known the greatest confidence is felt
that lie will be unprecedented within few
days.
This has no connection with the statement
of Chicago detectives.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20
COMMISSIONERS MOTH

| COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
! Elizabeth Morgan-Petitioner,
] against
| Albert J. CARRIER Escheator &c-Defendant
| This is to notify all persons concerned that in
| pursuance of a Decree of the Circuit Court oil
| Augusta in said cause, and for scertainment Of
the true heirs of the late Harriet Weigan, in or.
der to distribution of the estate of her husband
Martin Wegan, among such as may appear emit
tied thereto, shall cause Deposi tions to be ia.
ken at the Clerk Office of the Circuit Court for
Montgomery at Christiansburg, before Henry
Cox, j. P. or some other proper officer, between
the hours Of A. NJ. and P NJ, or the 25th
Jan. next, and from time to time thereafter IN til
completed.
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chan
Gerry of said Conrt, this 2lst Dec. 1870.
dec23-4t THOMAS D. RANSOM.
A GREAT SLAUGHTER.-M. P. Funk
IA houser 4 Co. have just returned from
Baltimore with fresh stock of very desirable
goods bought so very low, that many goods in
the stock have been reduced below cost to effect
uniformity in onr prices. Please look for prices
given in this paper.
DICH Plain Empress Poplins SOC worth 75c.
DLAIN Suit Poplins 3oc and 35c
DLAID Serges at 81 &c worth zoe.
MoHAIR Brqoades at SOC 10 worth 4oc at
A Full stock of Shawls at So and upwards
N Elegant Broche Shawls at S2l and S22
worth $50 at NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER & Co.'S.
* enuine Medicated Flannel for Rheumatic
VI Sufferers at M. P. FUNKHOUSE & Cos.
DLACK Alapaccas at 40 SO and SEC bare air
NElVETEENS Black, Brown and Purpls at
NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER s Cots',
WI Wide Brown Shifting (good) at l2c
i i ~ M. P. FUNKHOUsER Co.'S.
4 few pieces heavy melton cloth for laboripp
n mems pants at SOC. at
P. FUNkHOUSER & Co.'S,
A tull stock ct city made Ladies shoes. every
N pair warranted at
NJ. P. FUNKHoUSER & Co.'S.
DICH Sash and Neck Ribbons at one half
IL their value at
NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER & Co.'S.
DEST Calico at 1Oc an I2c at
D NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER e. Cos.
LSUNKHOUSER s. Co. sell the best and cheap
n est laborihg mems shoes offered in
Staunton.
1D GLOVES at $l25, every pair warranted
IN ed, at NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER & Co.'S,
4 KEAT Bargains are offered in Blankets, at
W NJ. T. FUNkHOUSER 4 Co.'S.
MlRRoNs, WooLsAY for Misses. double
w width at so cts. at '''
H. L. FJNiKHOUSER h Co.'S,
! AlCkE1'S Linsays cheap, at
~ M. P. FUNKHOpSER 4 Cos.
A Challenge Eargain In Black eros Grain Silk
IA at III. P. FUNKHOUSER & Co.'S.
DEsT MAKES, full Whale Bone Corsetts sell
- ling for one Dollar at
NJ. P. FUNKHOUSER & Co.'S,
TINE TEXT BOOKS used in The PUBLIC
i SCHOOLS in this county can be had at
HUNTER Il CO.'S,
Jano-tr Staunton, Va.
BUCKLES,
i BY THE DOZEN OR HUNDED, AT
dec9-t W. H. GORMAN's.
DEsICATED COCOANUT, AT
~ W. II. GERMANS.
deco-tf
CHEESE AND MACARONI, AT
" ", H. GoRMAN's,
deceit
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

OYSTER TAx.--The amount of tax collect
ed on oysters during December, 1870, was,
we learn from the report Of Commodore
Lovett, S. ,416, 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

tbs HOMESTEAD LAw.-Judgo Dickin-
son has delivered very able opinion on the
constitutionality of the Homestead Law,
and incidental questions connected with that
subject.
Many of the profession have requested
its publication, and We learn that the Judge
will probably acceio to their request. The
argument sustaining the constitutionality of
the exemption is said to be very able one, and
does credit to that clear-headed and upright
judge. We hope to be able to present it to
our readers. -Enquirer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

Of the seyenty.nine French generals who
were in active service at the beginning Of
the war according to the Paris Mositeur,)
there are now left only thirteen, the rest
being prisoners, or among the killed and
wounded. Gems. Aurclles de la Paladine
and Lamotto-rouge were pensioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

EXPORTS OF FLOUR On Wednesday two
vessels cleared at Richmond, Va, with
-four for Rio-one with 2,021 barrels and
the other with l ,S77 barrels.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20
Naw Advertisements.
| COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ OF REAL ESTATE

NOMMISSI ONER;S SALE
" OF REAL ESTATE
IN THE TOWN OF STANTON.
In obedience to decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta, county, in the suit of Burwell' s
guardian and Others as. BurwelPs infant chill
dren and others, will, as Commissioner, on the
1871 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1871,
at the corner of Beverly and New Streets. at IL
O'Clock, proceed to sell at public auction, the
two valuable houses, with the grounds attached,
belonging to the estate of Thomas G. Burwell,
deceased, one of which is the large three-story
brick building, situated on the corner of Beverly
and New Streets; the other, the stone building
Immediately below on New Street, formerly the
property and residence of Benjamin Crawford,
Esq. AS this property is situated in so public a
part of the town, and so well known, q further
description is deemed unnecessary.
TERMs:-A sum sufficient to pay costs of suit
and sale will be required in cash, the residue on
a credit Of one, two, three and four years. in
equal paymen ts--each payment bearing interest
from date-secured by bonds with approved per-
sonal security, and retention of the title until
the purchase money is paid up.
D. S. YOUNG,
jan2O-tds Commissioner.
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jan2O-tds
notice. There will be sold to the
" highest bidder on the grounds, or

Y UIICE.-Inefe VIII DC SOIu 70 ule
IN highest bidder on the grounds, on
Saturday, the 25M dug Of February, 1871,
the contract for the following buildings:
One 64X22, two stories, rooms above and be-
low, door and four windows, l0xl2 to each
room, and shutters to each window; a porch Ga
feet long, wide, "a benches, feet long.
And one 42x20 with ell 40xls, double porch
length of ell, feet wide, double portico, fifteen
doors-3 with lights above-l4 windows 10xl2,
with shutters, ardrobes and mantle pieces.
The above buildings to be pebble walls. The
contractor to furnish all material and bind him
tees on the LIST day of September, 1871. Any
communication addressed to the undersigned at
Doe Hill, Highland county, Va, will be prompt
ly answered.
ALFRED ARMSTRONG,
jan20-4t Chairman of Trustees.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20
Shelby & Bumgardner, p. q.

VIRGINIA TO WIT AT rules held in the
v Clerks office of the Circuit Court for
Augusta county, Jan. End 1871.
Samuel H. Newberry,
Ggeiass
james Bell and Williams Wise, Adm'rs with
the will annexed of David A. Bell, decd, and
John H. Ervine. the security in their official
Bond, Elizabeth Bell, Daniel F. Mohler, Henry
A. Beahm and John f. Stoutamoyer.
The object of this suit is to subject the real es-
tate of which David A. Bell died seized and pos
sessed to the payment of his debts.
The Defendant Henry A. Beahm, not having
entered his appearance. and it appearing by atil-
aayit filed, that due diligence has been used by
the Plaintiff, in endeavorlng to ascertain the
place of residence Of the said Beahm, but without
effect 1t is therefore ordered, that unless the
said Beahm do appear here within one month af-
ter due publication of this notice and answer the
Plaintiff Bill, the Court will take the same for
confessed, and decree accordingly.
4 copy-Te2te
jan6-4t u j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

D H. TROUT, F. T. STRIBLING JR..
4 . AND FRANK b. BERKELEY.
Having this day, May 10. 1870, formed part.
nership, will conduct the drug business at the
Old stand of p. Ii Trout under the style of
TROUT, STRIBLING & BERKELEY,
who will carry on the business in all its branches
with renewed energy and with increased facili-
ties. They offer inducements to all who NAV
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oil and
Lamps, Fancy Articles &C.
Special attention given to compouuding Ply
the control of F. B Berkeley
may2O-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

VIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerks of
v fee of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, January End 1871.
James Cross-Plaintif
against
Sarah A. Heiskell, John R. Anderson and
Martha A. his wife, James S. Smith and Frances
W. his wife, Samuel K Taylor and Salie R. his
wife, PorterGeId A. EIeisEell. Kate S. Heiskel,
Mary G. Hesl<ell, Elizabeth A. Heiskell, James
NJ. Heiskell and Alexander Heiskeli, Eliza Gross,
Mary Cross and Susan Cross-Defendants.
IN chancely.
The object Of this suit is to obtain decree for
the conveyance Of the title to - acres of land
sold to the pl,intif by PorterGeld A. Heiskell
Senr in his lifetime and paid for by said plain
tiff
The Defendants, Sarah a. lIeske, Porterfeld
A. Heiskell, Mary G. Heiskell Elizabeth Heis-
kel, James NJ. Heiskell and Alexander Heiskell
not having entered their appearance, and it APP
pearing by satisfactory evidence that they are
non-resdents of this State: 1t is therefore or
deied that they do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do what
is necessary to protect their interest.
A copy-Teste
j. n RYAN, Clerk
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

Twenty-four inches of snow fell at Chica
go in 48 hours ending Tuesday morning
last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

The fine steamboat, IT, L. McGill, was
burned on the Mississippi, on Sunday night
last. Fifty lives were lost.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

p MILK MILK Having removed to the
lYA Tate place, near Stanton, and estab-
lished Dairy, am now prepared to supply I'M
adulterated FRESH MILK to regular customers
in Staunton, at the extremely low price of Is
cents per gallon.
Orders left at D. A. Kayser's Store will be
promptly filed.
jan20-lm E. W BAYLY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

The St. Domingo Commissioners have
left for that Isle d'Afrique." President
Grant has especially charged them to look
out for the lots marked Grant, Babcock &c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

A GREAT SLAUGHTER.-M. P. Funk
IA houser & Co. have just returned from
Baltimore with fresh stock of very desirable
goods bought so very low, that many goods in
the stock have been reduced below cost to effect
uniformity in onr prices. Please look for prices
given in this paper.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

Senator Lewis introduced a bill in the U.
s. Senate, on the 18th, to aid the Sbenan-
deah Valley R. R. by land grant of six
sections per mile. provided 20 miles be built
in two years and the whole road in six
years. It created considerable debate.
The Virginia Senate, on the 18th, ap-
propriatcd 5000 to purchase portrait of
Gen. Robt d. lee,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

BALTIMORE MAGIC
II YEAST POWDERS, AT
dec9-tf W. II. GORMANS>
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

STAUNToN, JAN. 18th, 1871,
N consent and agreement r e hereby re5 place our
claims and books in the hands of Phillips g. Elm
ger for collection and settlement. All persons
having claims upon u.s. and all persons knowing
themselves to be indebted 10 us, will please call
promptly at the law office of the above firm and
settle. J. G. MARQUIS,
janl3-3t JOHN KELLEY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-01-20

In cur last issue VIC noticed the defeat in
the Legislature of the bill to allow Augusta
to vote again on the question of subscribing
to the Stock Of the Valley Railroad and the
fact that Mr.. Hanger had offered substi-
sute, to allow certain counties to subscribe
to the Stock of incorporated compan;es,-
This substitute embraces Augusta and has
been amended, SO as to require three-ffths of
the votes cast at any election to order the
same, provided that majority of the free
holders, voting at said election, and of the
registered voters in the county have voted
for the subscription provided further, that
no one subscription shall exceed an amount
upon which the annual interest, at the rate
allowed, shall require larger annual tax
than 20 cents on the hundred dollars value
Of taxable property, aud that the bonds of
the counties, cities and towns shall be re-
ceived at par, by the companies in payment
of subscription.
The bill thus amended was ordered to be
engrossed, on Saturday last
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-09-07
INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Some weeks ago mentioned the fact that the
Hon. LlyweIyn Breese, Secretary of tate, visited
this city and personally inspected the books and pa
pers of the Milwaukee Mechanics, Mutual Insurance
Company, invitation of the officers of the nstit-
ton. The Secretary expressed himself satisfied with
the manner in which the business of the Company is
conducted, and since then las issued the following
certificate:
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-09-07
FArrENING CATTLE on GRASS

In Great Britain and Ireland the
wcalthiest and most independent farmers
are those who occupy large farms OF good
grass land, and who Eatten and sell annU-
ally large numbers Of cattle. This class
Of farmers is called graziers; they keep
very little OF the land in tillage, do not
winter large numbers Of cattle, but buy
two OF throe-year-old heiiers and steers
in the spring keep them on choice pas
ture during the summer and autumn, AMI
sell before the animals begin 10 loose
flesh late IN tie fail. The vast herds Of
Texan cattle are sometimes managed IN a
similar way, being purchased when IN Il
low condition, and driven on the ranch
aai s.culent prairie grass until they have
become nearly fat. Farmers who have
good grass lands should devote at least a
portion OF it TO fattening stock. Good
heifcrs and steers, kept on a rich pas
tura Tor six months, would probably pay
better than interior tillage. The money
would all come tosether, and the cost OF
transportation, compared with that ofc
reals. wouli be tritiing. Every farmer
should iatten all bis young stock that are
not required for he dairy or YOKE. Sci
ling stock If any kind before they arc
properly made up fer the market Is very
bad management, aud great deal o.
mpaey IS ioet By farmers every year II
this Way.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-09-07
WIT AND WISDOM.

'Corn bread ?" said an Irish waiter
''we haven't got it; an ism it corn bafe
yc name %
Why should young ladies set good ex-
amples? Because young men are so apt
to follow them.
Fifty six children in Atlanta call one of
its citizens father, and yet he is not hap
py.
If mems faults were written on their
foreheads, broad brimmed hats would be
fashionable.
A Troy editor lately returned a tailor S
bill with the following memorandum on
the margin: Your manuscript is re-
spectfully declined"
1t is an old supposition that turquoise
ring will heal enmity between husband
and wife.
A clearinghouse boy, on being asked
by an amature mineralogist what he
thought was the strongest Of substances,
replied promptly, butter. .
Illinois must bear off the palm for vir-
tue. A saloon keeper in that State
keeps temperance pledge behind the
bar, and does his best to induce bad pay
customers to sign it.
A little boy, three years old, who has
brother of three months, gave reason
for the latter's good conduct-'B Baby
doesn' cry tears because he doesn't drink
any water and be can cry milk
"Why, Uncle Johnny" said his friend
''can you afford to eat shad at % cents a
hound p Mine Colt, said Uncle
Johnny triumphantly, & can put him
in mine ice chest and keep him till he
gets cheaper.
Il m not used to begging" said a lit
tie girl to a lady OF whom she had asked
aims, cause only two weeks ago my faith
er was merchant - "Why, child, how
could you be reduced to poverty so soon?''
My father took a bad two-doilar bill at
his peanut stand, and it ruined him, =
sobbed the child.
A dyspeptic read that by sending q
dollar by mail he would receive cure for
dyspepsia. He sent the money, and re-
ceived slip with the following printed
on it: Stop drinking and hoe in the
garden" The man was mad at first,
then laughed, and finally went to hoeing.
and stopped drinking, and Is now as well
as ever.
An apothecary who is continually
tronbled with the inquiry for the time,
was asked the other day, Please, sir,
tell me what time it is.
why, L give you the time not min
ute ago, said the astonished apothecary.
y es, sir, replied the lad; but this
is for another woman
An old gentleman of eighty married a
young wife and in due course Of time was
presented with son. On the day of
christening the nurse handed young
master about, with the usual exclamation
that he was the very image of his papa.
cry like, indeed, said lady, ''he
has no teeth.
\ weIl-known officer in Aud Reckie
was celebrated for his cunning and wit.
Ills mother having died IN Edingburgh,
he hired hearse and carried ber to the
family burial place in the Highlands.
He returned, 1t Is said, with the hearse
full Of struggled whiskey, and being
teased about 1t by friend, he said,
NV on, man, there 5 nae harm done. /
only took ava tie body and brought back
the speerit.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-09-07
MIsAppucArIoN OF SHAKESPEARE,

MIsAPPLICATIoN OF SHAKESPEARE
Hon, Benjamin L. Wade and the late
Hon. Joshua Il. Giddings used to be con-
slant competitors at the bar IN old, be-
nichtep Ashtabula, their place OF resi-
dence. In the early part OF his practice,
" ade was defending man against an
action of SANDER, and, after having con-
Guided very effective speech to the jury.
sat awkwardly leaning backward, his feet
on the counsel table, and facing GIddlngs,
who was attempting to be eloquent IN be-
half of his slandered client. 'Old Gid,
as he was tamiliarly called, knew little
smatterIng OF Shakespeare, and now de-
termincd TO bring that great author to
his aid.
Gentleman Of the jury" he said with
ardor,
she that steals my purse steals tras h;
But lie who robs me OF nay good name-'
(Ahem !!
AT this point, to his great discontinue,
Shakespeare deserted hIm. lie repeated:
But he that robs me of my good naIne--''
(Another pause
Takes that [ never had" whispered
Wade, as II prompting him, and SO dis
| tinctly rs 10 be heard by all IN the room.
Amid the laughter and his own contU-
| sion, GlddingS brought his speech to such
| i lame anu Impotent conclusion that
| his client recovered but SIX and Il quarter
| cents tor his lost character. -BeHch QIttt
| Bar, by l.. i. Bigiol0.