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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

CITY CcuNcrL-Sept. 18th President R. G..
Bickle in the chair -Nsi
The Finance Committee reported adversely to
the remission of taxes of Mrs. Bridget Bolen and
Others. GlEsff
The Finance Committee sub1nitted an ordi-
nance to provide sinking fund for the reduce
ton of city debt, and an ordinance to issue the
bonds for City Subscription to Valley R. R. Co.,
which were passed.
The Finance Committee submitted an ordi-
nance requiring the Treasurer to deposit in Ma
hional Valley Bank of Stauntou.
Accounts amounting to So, IT, .05 were allowed
stnd ordered to be paid.
Report of Sup't of Water Works were present.
3D. showing amount of work done for citizens
during July and August to be $229.oe.
The Water Committee reported water pipes
necessary to be laid on Winchester and Green
streets, and adversely to petition of Cox, Cline
and others. Reports adopted
The Light Committee were ordered to erect
three street Lamp-posts on Lewis Street. north of
Main Street.
Bond of John NJ. Carroll, Treasurer, presented
and received
Committee on Fire Department recommended
appropriation of 500 to Fire Company
Adopted.
I'm melton $50 were appropriated for the use
'of &. H. Hudson, Overseer of Poor in Ward
No. q. go
Proposition of Seherer & Hilbert for compro-
snise of damage to lot near Tilt-hammer, referred
back to Steeet Committee.
Committee on Streets reported adversely on
petition Of Augusta Co. Fair to open street to
ralr Grounds from D. D. & B. Institution
Petition of A. E. H. Stuart to repair damages
to fencing done by Fire Communicated to
Fire Committee
reunion OF 4. W. Burke to be reiievaa from
erroneous assessment of taxes (S331 and other
erroneous assessments were referred to Finance
Committee.
message from Mayor Trout was received and
ordered to be printed and recommendation re.
ferrsd to appropriate Committees. =
Application for Police at Depot on arrival and
departure of trans-referred to Police Commit
tee...
Petition Of Todd and others for modification
of Market Ordinance was laid over till next
meeting.
Tar in Lewis Greek, was received and laid ON
the table.
An Ordinance providing manuscript bond fol
80 per cent. on City subscription to " r. B., to be
taken up by City bonds when issued, was passed,
and on motion said bond handed to Messrs. Hen
dren and Bickle, or either of them to be deliv.
ered TO Valley B. R. Co., when conditions OF
SUBSCRIPTION are compiled with (Com'r Hen
area lels ior altlmors on Y ednesday morning
An election for Chief of Police was gone into
and resulted in the election of Capt. VIM. L.
naithis, over J. Wayne Splitter, by vote, Of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

The finest display Of meat we saw in the
Stanton Market on Tuesday morning last was
in the Stall of our energetic friend, Chas. W..
Parker. Charley furnishes the best beef, NUT
ton, &C., to be had and will 60 his full length to
accommodate Call on him st Stall No. J, and
supply yourselves with the best meat in the mar
ket S4rH..-.-.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

THE AMERICAN ODD FELLOW for September is
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

Mr. Chas. f. Withrow, of Waynesboro', has
been elected Professor of Greek in Hampden sgd
ney College. We are gratiied at this selection,
and especially as Mr.. Withrow was our school,
mate and cassmate, both at High School and
College. He is fine classical scholar, and, as
Professor of Greek, will reflect credit alike on
himself and on Hampden Sidney College.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

Messrs Armstrong h Gator arereceiving their
Fall and Winter Importation of Millinery, Rib
bons &C. This well known and reliable house,
and Dealers needing anything in their line would
do well to send them their orders. See their
card among new advertisements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

The cheapest cash store in Stanton is Benz.
F. Markwood's, on Main Street. He pays cash
for his goods, and he is thereby enabled to sell
them at the lowest cash prices. He respectfully
fnforms his friends and the public that he has
mow on hand and receiving daily. general va
N otions, Boots Shoes, Hats &C., which he is Of
fering for just what they are worth in cash Give
him call, as there is no one that can sell at
lower prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

CTAUNTON BAPTIST ...e
~ a FEMALE INSTITUTE.
JOHN HART, NJ. A., Principal,
aided by REV. GEO. B. TAYLOR and other
accomplished teachers.
This school offers very full and thorough
course ofstudy in Ancient Languages, Modern
Languages, Mathematics, Moral Philosophy,
Natural Sciences, (including course of Lee
lures on Physiology and Hygiene History,
English Literature and the English Language
and Composition.
The Departments of Music, and Drawing and
Painting, are in the hands of the best teachers.
In the Preparatory Department efficient in
struction is given in the Elementary English
Studies, and in the rudimeuts of Latin and
French.
The session for is7l-'72 begins Tuesday,
sept 18th, and ends about Goth June
caarges.for Entire, Session:
Board, including fuel, washing, and
lleuS...... 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department (inclu-
ding Anc. and Modern Languages, $50 to 80
Tuition In Preparatory Department . $40 to so
Music with use of piano for practice. $50
Drawing and Painting at usual rates.
Apply to Principal for further inform alton.
july7-tf
MARKWOoD's
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Messrs. W. W. Peace & Son will please accept
car thanks for box of assorted grapes-Diana,
Catawba and Bland-which were fine and great
by enjoyed. They are putting their grapes up IN
meat boxes, manufactured by themselves, and are
prepared to furnish all who desire to be supplied
with this delicious fruit.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

iNcEND1AR1sM.-On Friday night last, the
barr of Mr.. Chas. S. Patterson, on South River,
was destroyed by fire, occasioning loss of some
$l2oo. Vim. Brown, colored, was arrested on
Saturday morning, and committed to jail, by
Justice T. B. Keiner, on the suspicion of having
set the barn on fire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08
OH Uinditator,
Friday Morning, Sept. 8, 1871.
Local.
Conservative Meeting.
SEPT. 18TH, 1871.

SATUhDA1, OEI !. 1v11', 1o31'
of Anousta and the City of Staunton will be
held at Stanton, on Saturday, September 10th,
1871, at IL clock NJ, for the purpose of select
ing a committee of two from each Township and
Ward, and Superintendent for the County and
City, according to the plan OF organization pre-
scribed by the State Convention.
The attention of Conservative voters is ear
nestly called 10 the Importance of this meeting,
upon whose action depends the entire machinery
of County and City
The voters are expressly warned that if they
fail now to attend and see that the matter is fair
ly and properly started, it will be absurd and
useless to complain hereafter. They will find it
is tue in politics as IN everything else, that
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
County and City Superintendent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

We call the attention Of our readers, the ladies
especially, to the advertisement of Messrs. Ches-
terman h Payne, agents of the popular "W heel
er + Wilson" Sewing Machines, which will be
found in our columns. We would bespeak for
these courteous young gentlemen the patronage
and support of our lady friends. Both of these
gentlemen come to as highly recommended, Mr..
Chesterman, until recently, has been connected
with the Richmond Enquirer Give them
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08
SECURING
ESTABLISHMENT.

Is located between the Virginia Hotel and the
Gas Works, where l am prepared to Renovate
and Repair, in the neatest manner, all kinds of
Clothing, both for Gents and Ladies.
My experience in the business enables me to
guarantee satisfaction in all cases, and my pat
rons may rest assured that work entrusted to ma
will be faithfully executed. .e5
respectfully solicit q trial.
feb24-H 7, N. HARDWOOD.
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We see that our former County-man, school
fellow and playmate, VIM. A. Wayland, is
again the Democratic Candidate for Treasurer of
Ross county, Ohio. He was elected before by
handsome majority and we hope to be able short
ly to chronicle like favorable result for our old
friend.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

NEW GOODS NEW GooDs Sept. S, 1871
RECEIVED TODAY .-Beautiful Fall Cazicoes,
Woolen Goods, Hosiery, Cloves, and the latest
styles of JET JEwELRY.
Also the celebrated Duple's Ventilated Garter.
1t is all the rage in the cities.
Remember the place on Augusta St., and call
early and often at
sept8-4t J. W. NEwToN's
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We are authorized to state that the rumor in
regard to Prof. Brett not taking charge of the
Churchville Academy as entirely without foun-
dation. On the other hand, he has been greatly
encouraged by his success far; the School has
has received more applications then the parties
even anticipated. The Academy building is be-
ing neatly reftted and every preparation is being
made for the reception of students and board
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

HUsT1NGs COURT Quarterly Term, commenced
its session Oh Wednesday last, Judge Jno. W.
Green Smith presiding.
Grand Jury mpanneled, charged and retired,
and after brief time returned not finding sim
gle indictment (morals Of the community very
healthy.)
Very little business transacted, owing to the
continued session of Supreme Court of Appeals
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

Miss Lizzie Kinney will commence her School,
for little Girls on Sept. 18th. This School
is very popular among its many patrons, and we
commend it to our readers. See advertisement
in another column.
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Mr. DOUGLASS webb. of Appomattox. who had

Mr.. Douglass Webb, Of Appomattox, who had
been employed on the western end of the Chesa-
peake O. R. R., reached Stanton, on his way
home, some weeks since, quite ill with Typhoid
Fever. He was taken in charge by our anthof-
tiles and a room secured for him at Mr. Harlan's,
and every attentions given him. many citizens
subscribing literally 10 procure whatever might
be necessary for him. he continually grew worse
and died on Sunday evening last.
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Nay Highland be successful in her effort

carefully with due attention to the capitals car
be reconstructed into very unique poem.
the melodies And jasper Her
the city pearly mother thought
was sailors harps up heard it
blind sailing Lucadian noise
With songs boys tides receding
How many Playing in boats
the teeming sea attic salt
in broken Tyres empty
So our vessels slipt willow she
up hidden pang Cleopatra stairs
Till death unawares his Antony pours
out And his cordial wine took
Save her whitening lip, tresses fade
Ind spdnked her most enDhatic.
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Drugs. Medicines &c.


N'0''A' rRUssEs II
TRuSSES
We have received new and superior assort-
ment of Trusses with the latest improvements,
the same Truss can be worn on right or left side
and be set at any angle to meet the indications
and suit comfort of patient.
We have also received Shoulder Braces, A B.
dominal supporters of the most approved kind.
Pessares, Of different patents; Teaman's selt-ad-
ulster; Bivalye, Sims duck bill and Cylindrical
Speculums of different sizes, Bouges Syringes,
for womb, nose and ear, Male and Female, Me-
talic, Glass and Gutta Percha; Nursing bottles,
Rubber nipples and Sheaths, besides always
well selected stock of Medicines, comprising the
most approved remedies, viz:
Podophyllin,
Leptandrin,
Hydrastin,
Baptism,
Todoform,
Todoform & Iron,
Guarana,
Corydaline,
Chloral Hydrate
&c. &C. &c.
Together with a large assortment of beautiful
lamps, of the latest styles, to which we invite
nov25-tf Dr.. B. P. REESE & Co.
ID H. TROUT, F. T. STRIBLING JR.,
AND FRANK 3. BERKELEY.
Having this day, May 10. 1870, formed part.
nership, will conduct the drug business at the
old stand of P. H. 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 may
need Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Coal Oiland
Lamps, Fancy Articles &c.
Special attention given to compromising Ply
sician's Prescriptions which departments under
the control of F. B Berkeley.
mav20-tf
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Strangers visiting the. City in want of any
thing in the shoe line, would do well to call at
C.L Weller's Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium,
before making their elsewhere.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

On the zoth ult., a little child of Jacob Moy-
ers, near North River Gap, aged about years,
was SO badly scalded by kettle of boiling water
falling on it, that it died on the End inst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

Rev. DR.. .Jeter, of Richmond, will preach at
the Baptist Church, next Sunday, morning and
night.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

WooD WooD Those of our patrons desi-
ring to pay their dues to the Nndicator in wood
can do so. Send in the wood.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

We are requested to state that many friends OF
W. W. Flemming of Highland, desire his SER
vices as their representative in the next General
Assembly, for that County.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

AS rapid means of transportation is the order
of the day, our friends in Highland are not to b
behind the times. A railroad meeting is to be
held at Franklin, Pendleton, on the 18th inst,
to which Highland sends the following delegates !:
J. K. Campbell, A. Stephenson, G. Hansel, VIM.
Hevener, John Waybright, B. Campbell, Paul
Lightner, John N. Rexrode D v. Ruckman,
Judge ]. NJ. seig, L. II. Stevenson, G. P. Jones,
Job Puffenbarger, Jas. M. Terry, W. W. Flem-
ing, J. Siren, J. J. Armstrong, Jos. Layne, Ro.
Sitlington, S. A. Wilson, VIM. Vance, DR.. H.
H. JONES' B. J. Hook, R. Turk and J. G. Mathe-
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Ladies City made Shoes received daily, at
Wellers Shoe Emporium.

VERY valuable on Plantations as preventive
for Fever, Chills, etc. Simmons Liver Regula-
tor will keep the hands healthy, so they may
lose no valuable time during the busy sickly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08
Copper Il Tin Ware.


MONUMENTAL sToVEs;-A fresh supply
wi of this celebrated Stove just received
from j. E. A. Cunningham, and for sale at my
Ware-rOOm.
The Monumental is unrivaled for its ease OF
management, small consumption of wood and its
gu alities as a thorough Cook-Stove.
refer to the many, who have the Monumental
in use, in this and adjoining counties, and IN
vite those who desire a good Cook-Stove, one that
will give satisfaction in all cases, to call and ex-
anime the Monumental
A. A. GRUBERT,
New Courthouse Street,
ian27-ly Staunton, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

OU1DA's LAST NOVEL, "Folle Farine," just re-
ceived at Bell & Co.'S. 49, -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

VISITING CARDs.-Beautiful styles furnished.
printed, by Bell &c., Booksellers and Station
ers, at 65 cents per pack. Call and see samples.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-08

MASONIC. Regular Convocation Of Staunton
Lodge, No. 10, tonight.
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SfAuaFoa, August 3lst, 1871.

STAUHT0N, august 3lSt, 1871.
At meeting of the School Trustees of the
county, held in Stanton, August 28th, 1871,
on motion, NJ. R. Coalter Was appointed secre-
tary. A vote was taken on the adoption of a
Dictionary for use in the public rchools, which
resulted in the selection of Webster g Dictionary
by a vote of II to l. ...,
On motion it was determined that all the pub
lie schools (outside Of Staunton) shall begin the
1st of November. Any one: however, wishing
vate school in September, and have it converted
into public school the list of November, and
continue it as such for five months.
1t was also resolved that each district Board
shall appoint one or two physicians in the dis
trict, whose duty it shall be to procure supply
of vaccine matter and vaccinate every child
that applies.
1t was further resolved that the trustees shall
hereafter meet regularly the first day of every
monthly Court in Staunton, to confer upon
school matters.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
e J. E. GUY, Co. Supt. Schools.
NJ. R. CoALTER, Secretary.
No child will be admitted to any of the public
piled with the text books he needs out of the
following list.
McGufey's Spoilers and Readers; Davies
Arithmetic; Guyot's Geography; Harvey
Grammar; spencer's Writing Series, and Web
ster's Dictionary. Except that s'whea pupils ar
ranged in classes Of proper size have previously
made considerable progress in text books on o.
ography or English Grammar, other than those
prescribed and selected for general use, the
board of school trustees may authorize teachers
in such cases only to continue to use such books
II until such pupils shall have completed
these stndles."
Children of parents, really INDECENT, will be
supplied with textbooks by the district boards.
The above books will be used for three years.
Physicians appointed as vaccine agents will
look to the parties vaccinated for pay It is sug.
gested that said physicians appoint a day to meet
the children Teach nsghborhood at their school
house and yaccjnats them. k5
DR.. A. NJ. Fauntlerey will act as agent in
Staunton and will soon be ready to furnish coun-
ty physicians with pure virus. J. E. G.
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Go to G. L. Weller's for your Boots, Shoes
and Hats
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TEMALE INFIRMARY.--Dr. B. P. REESE,
L with long and successful experience OF
the trea tment of

FEMALE INFIRMARY.--Dr B. P. REESE,
Il with long and successful experience OF
the atment of
"DISEASES PECULIAR TO FEMALES"
has opened an INFIRMARY where Ladies will
be received for treatment. 1t is useless to men
ton the advantages to be derived from being
under the constant supervision of the Physician,
in many of these cases. Experience has long
since taught, by the evidence of the best physi-
clans as we'll as the Institutions of this charac-
ter in the large cities, this is the only way of
successful treatment
Patients will be received as members Of the
family, having every attention necessary for
their comfort and improvement. aug4-tf
TOR SALE.-Desiring to pay off lien on
Il my property, held by Judge H. W.
Shelley, propose to sell, at public auction, on
Thursday, Sept 18th, 1871, unless sold privately
before that day, TWENTY-FIVE ACRES OF LAND
near Stanton.
This land adjoins the lands of VIM. Hawks
and Ephraim Shots, is of good quality and has
on it a small frame dwelling and spring of
good water, near the house.
TERMS Six, twelve and eighteen months time
will be given the purchaser giving bonds with
good security with interest from day of sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
jul2s-tds JOHN E. RILEY.
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Buy your Shoes of c. L. Weller.
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20 per cent. cheaper lnan any otuef mousse III the
country Wholesale and Retail.
Gents Fine Sewed Calf Caters, S27h
Gents Fine Stitched Calf Caters, 80
Gents Fine Stitched Calf Box Toe Caters rs
Gents Fine Stitched Calf Boots $50
Gents Fine Sewed Congress Caters, $50
Gents Fine Pegged Congress Caters, $50
Gents Fine Pegged Boots 10
Gents Heavy Balmorals, l 25
Gents Fine Pegged Balmorals, SO
Gents Heavy Kip Boots, 325
Gents Heavy Kip Boots, 800
Gents Heavy Split Boots, $50
Gents Waterproof Boots, 90
Gents Sporting Boots 80
Gents Cloth-top Caters, 275
Gents Sewed Box Toe Caters, 200
Gents Lasting Congress Caters, 200
Gents Sewed Low-cut Shoes,s $50
Mems Heavy Brogans, rs
Mems Plow Shoes $50
Mems Heavy Balmorals, l Is
Mems Gum Shoes, so
Mems Gum Boots, 400
Boys Heavy Balmorals. 1856
Boys School Shoes, 40
Boys Heavy Kip Roots, $50
Boys WaterproofBoots, 200
Boys Calf Boots, l rs
Boys Box-toe CATERS, 225
Boys Sewed Plain CATERS, l25
Boys Pegged Caters, l SO
Boys Low-quarter Shoes l25
Boys Gum Boots, $50
Boys Gum Shoes, SO
Ladies' Fine Lasting Button Boots, $50
Ladies' Kip Vamp Button Boots, $50
Ladies' Patent-leather vamp button Boots OF
Ladies' French-leather vamp button Boots, 2 so
Ladies' Bronze Button Boots, 375
Ladies' High-cut Lasting Caters, 200
Ladies' High-cut Side-lace Caters, $50
Ladies' Lasting Balmorals, rs
Ladies' Lasting Congress Caters, 125
Ladies' High-cut Morocco Boots, l75
Todi oh CALF
Ladies Pegged Calf Shoes, 1925
Ladies' Kid Balmorals, 225
Ladies' Kid Button Boots, $50
Ladies' French leather Button Boots 800
Ladies' French leather Bamorals, 200
Ladies' Medium high Lasting Balmorals, 125
Ladies Medium Side Lace CATERS, 100
Ladies' white Kid Slippers, 275
Ladies' Bronze Slippers, $50
Ladies' Morocco Slippers with heels, 1875
Misses Morocco Shoes, l so
Misses Lasting Caters, l25
Misses Kid Balmorals l rs
Misses CalfShoes 10
Be sure and send your orders, early which
will be attended to the same as if you would call
and select for yourself, as we have q department
exclusive for orders. In ordering from this es-
Enlistment parties will please notice Terms in
variably Cash, at stated prices. The safest way
to order is Postofice money orders, registered
money letters, or by express G. 0. D. Parties
will please give full directions in regard to the
shipment of their goods. All parties ordering
goods from us have the privilege of exchanging
within twelve months
L WEINBERGER'S
AND SHOE HOUSES,
lO3 W. Baltimore Street, near Holiday Street,
and Corner Eutaw and Saratoga Streets, Balti-
more, Md.
apr 2S-6m
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Died.

At Red Sulphur Springs on the aoth ult.,
John Pilson, son of Matthew filson of this Coun-
ty. His body was brought home for laterment.
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The rush continues for S NJ. Wilkes Furni.