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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

A fight between rat and a couple of
snakes "a copperhead and rattlesanke four
and half feet in Lengthy occurred at Nc
Keesport, Ohio, last week. TIE snakes,
not having been fed for several days, we're
first presented with mouse, which both
reptiles attacked, killing it in thirteen min
utes. A large rat was then put in the cage,
when terrible battle ensued, both sides
striking as rapidly as they could; the rat
also displayed considerable pluck, keeping
up his end of the fight bravcly. The fight
continued from 2 o'clock in the afternoon
until at night, when the copperhead threw
up the sponge, and was taken out dead
10 prevent the rattlesnake from sharing the
same fate, the rat was then removed from
the cage. The rat showed considerable
generalship in the encounter, and every
time it was bitten it would retire to the cor
ner of the cage and bite out the piece from
its body.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

MORE ABOUT Mrs LINCOLN AND HER Son
Mrs Lincoln intends leaving New York
to day for the West. Her SOP Tad" it is
said, entertains many of the visitors who
call on them, thus relieving bis mother of a
great deal Of fatigue He has very strong
dislike for newspaper, publicity, and ex.
presses wish that ''editors would stop talk
ing about his mother" Mrs Lincoln does
not propose 20 make any more efforts to get
her pension. Both Mrs. Lincoln and Tad
were highly pleased with their reception in
the old country. Ali they met over the
water, especially officials. treated them with
the utmost kindness
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

The great reliance Of this secticn-in fact
of the whole State-at present, is its agrl-
cultural interests. Manufacturing interests
have been developed here and there, but not
of sufficient moment to create a reliance
The time will come, with the great advan-
tages of Virginia, when Manufactures will
take rank with Agriculture, but at present
the latter is the sole reliance-the basis of
every interest in the State. This being the
case it is the duty Of all in the State to do
all in their power to foster the Agricultural
interests. Men engaged in other pursuits
are generally too much employed in the
minuti@ of their business to regard the
great substratum upon which they stand
They would do everything possible for the
Agricultural interests if it came directly
among the details of their business, but it
does not. It then remains for the farmer
and planter to take care of himself Nearly
cyerv other business has its combinations
to secure the greatest possible advantages,
and Why not the Agriculturists ? The costs
of production are greater Of late years than
formerly, the rates Of transportation high,
the commissions for sales large tax upon
the farming classes, which, with taxes and
necessary expenditures, leaves little, if any
margin for profit Can not these expenses
be reduced SO that the farmer may realize
fair profit for his labor and capital EN-
ployed? We believe it can.
We are led to these remarks by the address
of the President of the Southside Agricul
tural Association, which proposes to organ
ize a cooperative combination to secure
these reductions and thereby to make farm
ing, at least, as profitable as in former
years.
We are not advised of the plan of thu
proposed combination or how it is to b.
worked, but this we know, that among thu
farming class are men of ability, and who, i
they will, can organize and carry out success
fully scheme to secure the result desired
Individual effort can accomplish but little, bu
the Agricultural interests combined to Sc
cure a fair return for their production
would be irresistible. We therefore taxi
the occasion to call the attention Of our far
mers to this movement so that they may
famiIiarize themselves with its plans an6
workings, and secure every good result tt
them possible from such combination
Every dollar saved to our farming Interests
is that much more benefit to every man il
this community, no matter in what business
engaged, and, consequently, they will hav'
the sympathy and co-opelati'n of many
outsiders.
We promise them our earnest efforts III
their behalf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19


Dana, the editor Of the N. Y. Smu, was
at enc time editor Of the Tribune, and AS
sistant Secretary of War under Lincoln.
Heis yet Radical, but opposed to Grants
denomination. He says:
The masses of the Republican party will
never consent to the denomination Of a man
who has bestowed high Offices for costly
gifts, has thrust all his own and his wife's
relations, down to third and fourth cousins,
into responsible and important places, and
has allowed his foolish old father to trade in
Federal Offices at five hundred dollars
a piece. Still less will they allow the man
to be their candidate who, without authority
Of law, has dared to take part in the civil
war in San Domingo, and who has struck
down the Oldest and best beloved Republi.
can Senator because he would not become a
party to the usurpation and the swindle
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

The fighting at Paris mas been very Sc
we're during the past few days. The Yer
saillists insessantly bombarded the ramparts
and the Communists essayed several sorties
but failed in each instance. Considerable
disaFe,tion exists among the Communist
Troops, so much so that the Commander in
Chief has issued very harsh orders to sup
press it.
The latest dispatches report the Versail-
lists as having preached the walls in several
places, and the capture Of the city as immi-
nent The world would rejoice at that
event, as ensuring the cessation Of the most
uncalled for and bloody struggle on record.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

WHAT is SAID ABOUT Us ABRoAD.-The
Philadelphia Age Of the 10th instant says
Virginia is fast recovering from the ef-
fects of the war. and Governor Walker says
the people are busy closing out the remnants
Of last years crops, manufacturing and pre-
pairing tobacco for shipment, and planting
and nursing for the new crops. He is as
sured from all parts of the State, and from
the neighboriDg States south and southwest
of them, that unless seine unexpected re-
verse occurs, the crops of all kinds for the
coming harvest will be much heavier than
those Of any year since the war The car
pet.bag and scalawag rule did not last long
IN Virginia, and hence the prosperous con-
dition Of the State. Better dozen wars
than ten years Of such misgovernment as
that now crushing South Carolina, and
other Southern States, by which the people
are robbed, and the land smitten as by a
blightipg curse. Virginia is in the hands of
Virginians; her present is encouraging and
her future worthy Of the glorious revolution
AIRY history of this mother Of heroes and
statesmen"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
How IS THIS FOR HIGH.-Pomerov's D

How IS THIS FOR IaH.-Pomeroy's Dem
ocrot, in specializing upon the chances for
1872, says that it should be remembered
that we have now Democratic Governors in
the States Of New York, Connecticut, New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virgin
ia, Virginia, herself the mother of States,
Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky,
California, Oregon, and Nevada. We can
count Gratz Browne, of Missouri, who is
anything but Radical, whatever he was be-
fore Grant converted him to Conservatism.
10 these will lie added, beyond all perad-
venture, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,
and, IN 1872. Indiana, Illinois, and doubt.
less all the Southern States will BE- added sc
the list AS the eloquent and extremely
religious pastor Of Plymouth circus says
How is that for high p
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
Y THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
A PROCLAMATzO

Whereas, information has been received by
the Executive of fragrant breach Of the laws OF
the Commonwealth by criminal combination
of unknown persons in the county Of Augusta,
Who in the night of the 10th instant, forcibly
took from the custody of thejailor Of said county
one Thomas Hodges, an unconvicted prisoner,
and put him to death without trial, and in wan
ton contempt of the laws of God and the Com
monwealth-
Now I, therefore, to the end that the violated
law may be promptly vindicated, and that the
authors of an act so agitious in its character SO
baneful as an example, and so derogatory TO the
well-merited reputation Of the State may, De
brought to punishment, l, Gilbert G. Walker,
Governor of the Commonwealth, do hereby oner
a reward of one hundred dollars each for the ar
rest and conviction of any or all Of the persons
engaged in said crime, their aiders and abettors !;
and do moreover require all officers OF TINS
Commonwealth, civil and military, and request
the people generally, to use their best exeruons
to procure their arrest that they may be prougR'
to justice.
~ Given under my hand as Governor, and
r. g I under the lesser seal of the Common
10 wealth, at Richmond, this 18th day OF
~ April, 1871. G. G. WALKER.
| By the Governor
JAMES MCDONALD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

An OTTER CHASING SHEEp.-A short
time since a young gentleman named
Hughes, was travelling along the public
road about one mile east of Darlington
Nights P. O., ia this Ct unity, when be met
several sheep running very rapidly towards
him. They seemed very much frightened
and rushed past him, which convinced him
that they were holly pursued by something
A few moments after, he met an Otter in
full pursuit. He seized stick and rushed
broken the stick in an effort to strike it, be-
fore he could get another, he was so holly
pressed by the 'varmint," that he was COM
PEELED to climb the fence near by for protec-
ton The Otter then letreated along the
fence, when Hughes jumped to the ground
and seized rail and dispatched it. This is
the first instance we have heard Of an Otter
chasing sheep, or battling with man.
Fdru,viWe Commonwealth
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

General Burnside, Oh his election as Com
mander of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
was received with great enthusiasm ana
upon reaching the platform, took General
Logan by the hand and pledged himself to
aid him in preventing the association from
becoming political machine. This is
claimed as defeat of the Grant Pleasanton
wing, and as such was an overwhelming
one
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
Important to Liquor Dealers.

U. S. Revenue Collector Ruth has kind
ly furnished US With the following order
from the Commissioner of Interal Revenue,
at Washington, which will be of interest to
all wholesale liquor dealers.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, May 9th, 1871,
Speeial Order, No. 90:
Numerous communications are received at
this office from Liquor Dealers, representing
that so much of instruction for keeping the
Book, Form 81, (revised,) prescribed in
Special No. "a, as requires the entry of each
package separately, necessarily imposes a
large increaae Of labor upon them, and ask
ing that they be permitted to enter the
spirits received and sent out, in aggregate
Said instructions are hereby SO far modified
as that spirits received on the same day,
from the same source in the same way, dis
titled Or recti6ed by the same person, in
spected by the same gauger, and Of the same
kind, may be entered in the aggregate,
where the serial numbers of packages and of
stamps are continuous.
The same rule will apply to the entry Of
spirits disposed Of.
(Signed,) A. PLEAsANToN,
Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

PUBLIC FEELING IN RoME.-As an evil
dence of the fact that the Pope has no party
save the priests in Rome, I may say that,
having rode all through the city many times,
I have seen hundreds upon hundreds Of the
national coat Of arms painted over the shops
and stores, indicating the sentiments of the
owners but have looked in vain for one
with the Roman coat of arms, except on the
churches or buildings belonging to the
church. A very suggestive CORES
pendent Boston transcript.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

DEATH OF Prominent OFF1cER-To-
BAoco STATISTICS. -RicAnaond, May IA
Colonel J. Lucius Davis, a graduate of
West Point, who fought through the Next
can war, and commanded the 10th Virginia
cavalry in the late civil war. is dead
The tobacco shipped in bond from Rich
mond for seven months, to May ST., aggre-
gated 10, 900, 900 pounds. The amount of
smoking tobacco shipped in the same period
was 100000 pounds. The tax paid on to-
bacco shipped in bond in the month of April
alone was over $250,00O.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

The fishing season, says the Raleigh, N.
c., Telegram, along the coast and eastern
rivers has been the most extraordinary
known for years. It has been impossible
to obtain salt in sufficient quantities to save
all that were caught, and many senes only
..hauled" on half time. Herring have been
freely offered as low as one dollar per thous,
and.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
A TAXPAYER

It is remarked by the Loudoun Mirror,
that ''not the least of the many evils grow
ing out of the present constitution Of Vir-
ginia, is the vast number Of Offices created
by it, and the frequency with which the cit.
zen is summoned to the ballot.box"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

In response to the article Of "Gee Bnck, y
we merely say, in short, that we are in ia
vor Of the representation in the next Legis-
lature coming from the County, and we be-
lieve large majority of our townsmen are in
favor of County representation this time.
As it is community affair between City
and County, hereafter fair division be-
tween the two would be all that either could
ask,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

There will be 1,46O delegates at the
Baptist anniversary to be held in Chicago
during the present and next week, and sou
commissioners will attend the General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
same city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
For the indicator.

Mr.. Editor The "Chain-gang law
passed by the late Legislature is capital
one Let us hope the County and Corpora
ton Courts will take early action in enfor-
cling it, Thus may these lazy criminals be
made to earn their bread, our wretched roads
improved and our burden of taxation little
lessened
Yours,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

The Board Of Visitors of the Richmond
Medical College met on Saturday and elect
ed DR.. 0. r. Mason Professor Of Physiolo-
gy in place Of DR.. L. Joynes, resigned
DR.. Mason held prominent position in the
Comic derate Medical Department during the
war
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

How TO KILL TowN.-Underrate your
neighbor's property, withhold your support
from your home mechanics and manufacture
ers, buy everything you need from some
other place in preference to home, vote for
incompetent persons to fill your Offices of
trust; and If you are in business, refuse to
advertise. IF these habits WON'T effectually
kill a town it may justly be considered proof
against hard times. Petersburg Mden.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19


CORNER MAIN & NEW STREETS.
Summer Driftwood for the Winter Fire.
The Perceys, by author of Stepping Heaven
ward
Old Songs and New, by Mrs. Margaret Pres
ton.
Hammer and Anvil from the German, ssSpeil-
hagen.
Recreations of Country Parson.
The Lords Supper, by Bishop Wilson.
Of the Imitation of Christ, by Thomas A.
Kemps.
A Treasury of Christian Thoughts.
The Secret of the Lord, by Anna Shipton.
Tell Jesus, by Anna Shipton.
Comfort for the Desponding
Morning and Night Watches.
Thoughts for Weary Hours.
Guide to Confirmation.
The Earnest COMMUNICATE.
The Changed Gross.
Latest Novels-Paper Ed
The Woman of Business, 75c
The Bridge of Signs, 35c
| Lorida Tressel, 38c
All for Greed, 3sv
Tale OF Sln, 35c
| Capt. Worton's Diary SOC
| The Shadow. OF Moloch Mountain by Jane u.
| Austin. Sl,O0
| The Warden OF Barchester SoWens, 75c
| DR.. Antonio, Toe
| Ellen Adieu by Eston Cook, Use
| feb3-t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

A dispatch from Springfield, I'LL, states
that the greatest drought ever known in that
section is prevailing.
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1865 ACRES.


situated in Augusta County, q miles South Of
the Porcelain Factory and adjoining the lands
of K Rankin and others. The greater part OF
the land is well set with good quality of pine
timber and more than one half is flat or level
1t is valuable for its timber, iron ore and a
chalybeate spring near the Improvements. The
improvements consist of circular water saw
mill, twostory and other out buildings TO-
gether, and ON another portion of about 40
ACRES of cleared land, there is good two
story dwelling and some other out-houses;
TERMS OF SALE:-So much in hand as will pay
the costs of suit and sale, and the residue on
credit of one, two and three years from day OF
SALE the purchaser giving bonds properly stamp
ed, with good personal security, bearing interest
from date and the title to be retained as ultimate
security until the whole of the purchase money
is paid
GEORGE BAYLOR,
MARSHALL HANGER,
apr2l-dst Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
z UEENSWARE, CHINA
~ AND GLASSWARE
JAM ES A. PIPER q SON.

ID AWE Els "A. FEFEh ~ SON.
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL,
have just received the largest stock of ware ever
seen in Staunton, embracing in part the follow.
ing kinds Of goods:
10 sets gold band and decorated china tea sets,
chamber sets from IS to $40,
25o dozen white granite plates.
200 sets handled teas,
100 covered dishes,
200 assorted pitchers,
Soup tureens, sauce do,
Dishes, caseroles, buffers,
Basins and ewers,
Fire-proof and Rockingham ware, assorted
Plated and common castors
Goblets, tumblers, large glass bowls,
French cut goblets,
Bowls and tumblers,
Bohemian ware, vases and
Figures, mugs &c. &c.
We can sell all goods at Baltimore prices
freight added. We guarantee this.
mayl9tf
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NFFICE OF BURKE'S
IRON WORKS COMPANY.
COR OF FREDERICK LEWIS sTs.,
STANTON, VA.
w. A. BURKE. President.
A.P. BEIRNE, = Sec. 4 Treas,

w. A. BURKE, President
A.P. BEIRNE, Sec. a Treas.
Successors TO ". A. BukKE, a..
IRON FOUNDER, MACHINIST,
MANUFA CTURER OF
pLoWs, PLoW CASTINGS, MILL FUR
NIsHING GOODS,
AND ALL KINDS OF
HEAVY AND LIGHT MACHINERY.
sPECIALITY.-BuRKE PREMIUM LIVINGSTON
PLow.
In addition to our plow business, we will con-
tinue the General Foundry and Machine busi-
ness and are therefore, prepared to furnish esti-
mates for s-.c
MERCHANT MILLS, SAW MILLS, GRIST
MILLS. FACTORIES, BLAST FURNA- Z
CEs. DISTILLERIES, PULLEYS,
SHAFTING, HANGERS,
COUPLINGS,
and all kinds of Heavy or Light Castings anu
Machinery f. ,.;n
We have large variety of Patterns for Mill u
and other Machinery, and think we can make ~
to the advantage of the public to patronlze US;
Wa can and are determined to make as good
work and at as low price as any well conduct
ed establishment in the State, or out OF IL:
Each branch of the business will be under the
immediate control of able and experienced me-
char les, who are interested in the business.
CAPT VIM. SNUFF, who is extensively known
throughout the Valley of Virginia as an expert
enced moulder will be in charge of the Foundry
Department
The Machine Department will be under the
control of JAMES A. MOORE, ESQ, who is
we'll known as first class Machinist.
Mr.. DANIEL S. JAMES is the Craftsman and
Pattern Maker and is, ALSO well known through
out the State as an able and experienced Me-
chanic. n,
Our ability, to turn out first class work, we
think, equal to any establishment in the coun-
try We, therefore, hope, by strict attention to
business and fair dealings, to secure fair share
of the public patronage @
P. S.-The late Proprietor of Burkes 1ror
Works takes this opportunity to thank gener'
Gus public for their liberal support ip the past,
and hopes that the new Company will merit its
| continuance
| AH W. A. BURKE.
| N. BAH persons indebted to W. A. Burke
are requested to come forward and settle at once
! His old business must be closed up.
mario 3m-town papers copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

We now offer Glass to the public which is
pronounced by the most celebrated opticians of
the world to be the most perfect, natural artif-
clal help to the human eye ever known.
They are ground under our own supervision,
at our own mandatory in New Haven, and are
SO constructed that the core or centre of the tense
comes directly in front of the eye, producing a
clear and distinct vision, as in the natural healthy
sight, and prevents all unpleasant sensations.
such as glimmering and wavering of sight, dizzi-
ness &c, peculiar to all others in USE
These Glasses are manufactured from minute
crystal pebbles, melted together, and derive their
name, Diamond on account of their hardness
and brilliancy.
These Glasses are mounted in the finest man
ner, at our own mandatory, in all styles of
Gold, Silver, Steel, Rubber, and Shell Frames,
all of the best quality.
Their durability cannot be surpassed, and their
finish is such as will suit the most fastidious.
None genuine unless bearing our trade mark,
- stamped on every frame.
Manufactured BY J.E; SPENCER & Co.,
Practical Opticians, New York.
For Sale only by our Agents, LARMOUR l. Co.,
1875 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md mav1 OIL y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19
Attention Cavalry .

Pursuant to call made by many of the
surviving members of military companies,
for the purpose of raising good cavalry
company. a meeting convened at the Vir.
ginia Hotel.
DR.. A. M. Fauntleroy was called to the
chair and stated the object of the meeting,
&c. W. L. Bumgardner was requested to
act as Secretary, and the following motions
were made and adopted
On motion Of Capt. Opie, DR.. J. FL.
Fultz, D. W. Drake and W. L. Bumgard-
ner were appointed a committee to draft a
constitution and bylaws for the government
Of said company-subject to amendments be-
fore adoption.
On motion Of Dr. j. Fl. Fultz, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed to induce
parties to enroll themselves and become
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-05-19

TN VACATION. In the Clerks Office of the
i Circuit Court of Augusta Comfy, the
26th of April, 1871.
Samuel D. McCutchen, Executor of Charles c.
McCutchen, and Elizabeth McCutchen. Plain
tiffs.
Against
Eliza A NJ. Adkins, Juett B. Adkins, Anna
A. Adkins, Joseph A. Adkins, John B. Hess and
Samuel Paul, Sheriff of Augusta County, and as
such Administrator de bonis non of Joseph Hess
deceased. Leah Hess, Charles Huntley and Lett
tia, his wife, Aquila Hess, Milton Hess, Mary g..
Hess, Charles B. Hess, Jemima Hess, Aurelines
Hess, Maggie Hess, James E. Hess, Anna HESS
and Rosa Hess. Defendants.
In CHANcERY ON AN AMENDED B1nn.
The object of this suit is to set aside deed
made by Joseph Hess, deceased, to John B. Hess
and Leah Hess, his wife, and their children, on
the 18th day of March 1859.
The defendants, Charles Huntly and Letitia,
his wife, not having entered their appearance,
and it appearing by satisfactory evidence that
they are not residents of this Commonwealth
1t is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice.,
aad do what is necessary to protect their inter-
eSts.
A Copy-Teste,
TROUT. p. q. }. N. RYAN. elk,
apr2S-4t
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OoMMIssJONER SALE o.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. Z
By virtue of decree rendered at the Novem-
Der term 1870, by the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, in the chancery causes of Ellis as. IT.
vine &C., and Harrisons admir- vs. Irvine &C.,
the undersigned Commissioners will proceed on