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Mr.. Ambrose R. Woodruff, Of the firm
of Woodl uff & Co., of Lynchburg, left tn at
city some days since. ostcnsibly to be gone
few days on private business, but in two
or three days thereafter his brothers received
a letter from him announcing his purpose to
sail for Europe, never to return. This
gave rise To- lsspicion and it was ascertained
: thas lie. had committed forgeries TO the
amount Of about 100000 Nearly allthe
Banks, together with a number of private
individuals, are sufferers. Mr.. Geo: r
Peasants, of Amherst, his father-in-law, il
the party whose name is forged
Itshas created o sensation in Lynehbura
fromsth s factsthat the firm of Woodruff &
Go. was one Of the largest and most enter
prising IN Lynchburg, and Mr.. AZ b
Woodruff stood high among business men
and was connected with the most worth,
and highly esteemed citizens of Lynehburg
Campbell end Amherst
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e Fighting still continues at Paris. The

Fighting still continues at Paris. The
Government troops have continued to gain
advantages during the week. On the 3Oth
ult, they captured the Park Castle and
Cemetery of D'Issy With eight cannon, q
quantity Of ammunition and one hundred pris
oners, and gained an advanced position ir
front of Fort D'Issy-about two hundred
wards from the Fort The Fort was Their
perfectly wrecked, classmates broken in,
embrasures demolished and thirty out Of six
ty guns dismounted. Fort D'lssy was
summoned to surrender. The Garrison
asked for time to deliberate, which was Civ
en-. On the morning Of the LIST the galri
son exhibited flag Of truce, and a detach
ment was sent from the Government lines
to settle the terms of surrender, but the ne
gotiation, failed. The bombardment was
then recommended and was very violent.
A detection occurred among the Insur
gent troops at the front and Gen Clusere1
went out and sndeavored to stop it but fail
ed. when he returned and sent out fresh
troops, the Paris Avengers, to re-occupy
the works.
On the LIST inst, Gen. Cluseret was re.
moved from the Office Of Minister Of War by
the Commune and M. Rossel appointed tic
succeed him. An order was also made for
the arrest of Gen Cluseret, but was subse.
quently revoked. The insurgents are build
ing barbados to completely encircle the
city. On the night of the LIST the firing was
reported az fearful, nothing having occurred
equal to it since the commencement OF the
civil war.
A large lumber of troops have moved to-
wards Paris, in the past few days, to re-
inforce the investing army.
The provincial elections, in all parts Of
France, have resulted in the choice Of con-
servative Republicans.
The latest dispatches report Germany as
impatient concerning the French civil war.
An Imperial Council was held at Berlin on
the Seth and it was agreed to allow the Yer
sailles government further limited period
for the restoration of its authority and the
fulflment Of the treaty stipulations, at the
expiration of which time, if the revolution
continues, Germany will take independent
action toward establishing law and order in
Paris. The Germans still possess the north
ern environs Of Paris, and can accomplish
their purpose without extraordinary delay.
In this event it is believed that the regency
cf the Empress Eugene will ne restered.-
1t is said, indeed, that in case Of tho success
of the Versaillists coup de auain to the
same end will be made by Theirs and Nc
Mahon.
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TN VACATION.-In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of Augusta Comfy, the
26th of April, 1871.
Samuel D. McCutchsn, Executor of Charles G.
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 6onis non of Joseph Hess
deceased. Leah Hess Charles Huntley and Lett
tia, his wife, Aquilla Hess, Milton Hess, Mary G.
Hess, Charles B. Hess, Jemima Hess, Aurelius
Hess, Maggie Hess, James E. Hess, Anna Hess
and Rosa Hess. Defendants.
In CHANcERY ON AN AMENDED BILL.
The object of this suit is to set aside a 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 Lettia,
his wife, net 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. j. N. nj AM GIks.
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POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES. =
The statement of population, which will be
sent to the Senate by the census bureau, in
reply to resolution of inquiry, will show
the exact population of the States to be 49,
104 $40, that of the Territoris and the Dis
trict Of Columbia, 442,694 total, 49,
SIT ,534
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April 9th. 1871.

HAIL STORM. We learn that heavy and
destructive hail storm occurred at Dublin
depot Thursday night.
Yesterday afternoon considerable hail fell
in the neighborhood Of Amherst Courthouse
but we have not heard whether any DANA &c
was done to the growing crops, or not
Lynch6urg News, Nay LIST.
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EDITORIAL EXCURSION. Mr.. N. H.
Hotchkiss, Travelling Agent Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio and York River Rail-
roads, has arranged for an excursion of n
number of New York and Pennsylvania
Editors through Virginia, during the pres
ent month. 1t is arranged in the programme
that the Excursion party will remain in
Staunton one day, and visit our public in
stitutions, schools, &c.
We promise them hearty old Virginia
welcome in our Mountain City, aud that
their visit here shall be as pleasant as the
editorial corps and our citizens can make it..
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For the indicator I

Mr.. Editor The numerous friends of
Capt. Charles Grattan, anxious to testify
their high appreciation of his superior quail
iication for the position, respectfully and
earnestly request that he consent to the use
Of his name in connection with seat in the
House of Delegates.
MIDDLE River TOWNSHIP.
All; 07tL 1871
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Garrison. the original abolitionist, is out
in the "Independenf' in savage attack on
St. Domingo and Grant. He is against all
annexation-our present limits are large
enough for all coed purposes, and tropical
regions, with their hall barbarous popula-
ton, are especially distasteful to the great
Reformer.
All the leaders of the original abolition
party have taken ground against this favor
lite scheme of the President. They are the
most active of the Radical party, and their
detection will be felt in an election. Though
they will not vote with the Democrats, their
absense from the polls will tell in closely
contested State.
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Lucien Beard, the notorious Virginia
Horse-thief, who was sentenced short time
since to eighteen years in the Penitentiary,
and sent to the Richmond Jail for safe keep
ing, until the re hearing Of his case granted
him. escaped from said Jail during the past
week snd is still at large.
1t is just this thing Which makes the peo-
pie of Virginia so much down on horse
ihieving and horse thieves. The latter are
an adroit set of scoundrels, who avoid cap
turc with the utmost skill, and, when cap
tured, laugh at locks and stone walls. 1t
is rare thing therefore, that horse-thievss
meet with a deserved punishment. They
are set that aflict the producing class in a
most vital part. A farmer, in the midst Of
bis farming operations, in the breaking up
of his grounds, seeding his land, or other
necessary work, finds his stable necessarily
at distance from his house, for protection
against fire and for other reas ons) broken
open and his horse or horses taken. He is
delayed in the very midst Of his operations
and by the most dcpraved and worthless
class of community.
We were told by one of our old and sue.
cessful farmers, a few days since, that he
had almost concluded to sell out his stock
and stop his farming operations, as he fol
that the insecurity of retaining his horses
and the fear of interruption in his operations
was more than he could bear He asserted
his inability to turn his jaded teams out a
F. light to rest and Craze for fear Of their be
ing stolen before morning, and actually coald
not, many times, take bis family to Church
on Sunday for fear of the stealing Of biz
horses before his return, whether they wer,
locked up in his stable or turned out in pas
ture 1t has gotten to such condition thai
guard over mans horses is almost ne
cessity. The reason is that horse thieves
are not properly pursued and caught, or
whencaught are too easily gotten out Of the
clutches of the law, or, when punishment
is imposed, find it the easiest matter in the
world to escape from prisons. This is g
crying shame, Shall it continue in THU
state :? 1t can and should be remedied, and
society relieved OF one Of its greatest pests.
Quibbles should not be allowed to relieve
from the imposition Of the legal penalty fol
demonstrating, and the ipdiction Of the i'm.
posed punishment should be certain anc
sure.
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A VERY REMARKABLE Cow-Mr Geo
W. Parrot, living near Free Union ia this
county lost very fine COW one day last
week, and post naortem examination re-
pealed the fact that she was just about to
give birth to one hundred and t,oenty three
cazyes, one fully matured, and the rest about
the size of mans fist Mr.. P. called in
a number of neighbors to witness this curl
osity, and they will attest to the truth Of it.
The Roanoke Valley cannot beat this
Charlottesville Chronicle.
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FLOR the Vindicator

For the indicator.
M. Editor IL John D. Brook. and j
S. Ellis, Esqs. will consent to become Can
didstes for seats in the next House Of Dale.
gates, they will DO supported by many vo-
tiers of SOUTH RIVER TOWNSHIP.
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No PREACHERS TO BE ADMITTED Robel t
Barnes, of Evansville. Indiana, recently
deceased, left by his will $500, 900 for the
founding and endowment of a college, with
the proviso that no minister or clergyman,
Or agent Of any religious sect, should ever be
employed iu such college, or even admit d
within its enclosure
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For the Vindicator. I

April 9th, 1871.
Mr.. Editor We see by the numerous
communications in your paper that the peo-
pile are determined to send men to the next
General Assembly who will represent their
interest, we desire to bring to their notice
the following ticdet:
For THE SENATE. WIN M. Tate.
For THE HsusE.-Maj. J. Marshall
MeCus, j. A. English, COL A. w. Har-
man.
These gentlemen are too well known to
their eountymen to need any word Of
commentator from us and will be supper.
ted by MANY VOTERS.
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The family of Jas, Newman, Esq, of
Orange, were poisoned, severely though not
fatally, few days since, by eating ''corned
beef" They had previously eaten of the
same piece with no bad effects, and it had
been continuously thereafter under lock
and key The mystery is how it became
poisoned. The remainder has been sent to
the University to be analysed.
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1865 ACRES.
CARD,

A CARD
James A. Piper Il Son.
adjoining the Virginia Hotel,
have just received an additional
supply Of new and seasonable
GOODS,
to which they invite the attention
of their friends. All kinds of
goods are at their lowest figures
now, and if you call we can show
you Alpacas for 40, so and Is cts,
worth so, &c and 81.
Empress Cloths at so, 81 h Is cts,
worth 65, Is L 80.
French Merino for Is, worth 81.
Also full assortment of other
kinds of Dress Goods, together
with generals took of Notions at
reduced prices.
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A CASE FOR Mr.. GREELEY. Nor
folk Niryinian mentions the case Of young
man who went from that town to Philadel-
phia in quest of business as a clerk He
carried high recommendations of character
and capacity. He applied to many and at
last obtained situation, but his employer
had forgotten to ask where be was FROM.
As soon as he ascertained he was from Vir-
ginia he at once dismissed him, stating that
public feeling was so strong against the
South that he could not afford to employ a
Southern clerk.
At thu election in Raleigh IN. c. on
Monday, VIM. Henry Harrison, Republican,
a brother Of Mrs Gov Holden, was chosen
Mayor Of the city By the Democrats. The
strength Of the Republican party, especially
the negroes, supported c. J. Harris, a
Holden Republican. This, it is claimed,
disposes of the charges Of persecution on the
part of the Democrats toward Holden Or
any of the Holden family.
HuNr1NGroN.-Th contracts for build
ing the machine shops and round-house at
Huntington have been awarded. The work
will be commenced Immediately, and COM
pleted by September. The work Of grading
the streets is to be commenced at once by the
company. We learn also that arrangements
have been made that will insure direct
steamboat communication between that place
and Cincinnati -Ca6eH County Press
IMPORTANT Decision .-Jndgc Turner, Of
the Circuit Court of Rockingham, decides
that the law known as the homestead bill
does not apply to judgment liens acquired
previous to the war In other words, the
homestead will not avail in the case of O
Judgment lien which existed previously to
the war.
Strawberries first strawberries Of
the season made their appearance in market
yesterday, aud sold at one dollar per quart.
They were grown in Amherst county
Lynch6uy Neus
WASHINGTON, April 30 understand
that orders have bsen issued to open all the
Messenger cars between this city and Balt
more to travellers sswithout regard to race
ar eoler .''-Letter IN Bait. Gazette.
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COMMISSIONER SALE OF

COMMISSIONER SALE OF
" VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
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. r.
vine &C., and Harrisons admir- vs Irvine &C.,
the undersigned Commissioners will proceed on
MONDAY, THE 22nd DAY OF MAX
the first day of the May term Of the County
Court of Augusta County, to sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, in front of the Court
House in the Town of Staunton, at II O'Clock
NJ. one undivided half of tract of land con tain
ing.
1865 ACRES.
situated in Augusta County, % 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
chalybea spring near the improvements. The
Improvements consist of circular water saw
mill, two-story and other out buildings to-
gether, and on another portion of about 40
ACRE 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 8
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-tds Commissioners
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Judge Joynes, of the Supreme Court of
Appeals Of Va, is reported to have been
paraIyzea few days since.
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EARTHENWARE.

CPRING, 1871.
EARTHENWARE.
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
I am now receiving my Spring stock of the
above goods, bought at lowest cash prices.
Country merchants and dealers generally are
requested to call and examine my stock and
prices, as am prepared to sell them goods at as
low prices and on as favorable terms as any
house in the United States.
Ell MILLER,
IS King Street.
marl7-tt ALEXANDRIA, Va.
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cs CLOTHING HOUSE,
NO. Is NEW STREET,
Nearly opposite Virginia Hotel,
am now in receipt of my full stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER CLOTHING,
IA very large assortment
consstingof all qualities of men and boys wear.
Also large stock of
HATS AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Call and examine the largest stock of Clothing
may5-3t J. W. ABBY.
VIRGINIA At rules held in the Clerks of
Y fee of the Circuit Court of Allegheny
County, on the first monday in April, 1871.
Samuel V. Bacook,
Mary Bacook,
in chdncery
The object Of this suit is to obtain decree d.
vorcing the plaintiff and defendant from the
chains of matrimony.
And it appearing from affidavit filed that Ma
nv Bacook is not a resident of this Common
wealth. it is ordered that she do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to protect her
interest.
copy-Teste,
JNO. R. PHARR, elk.
VIM Skeen, p.q. may5-4t
NV GOODS NEW eooDs,,
SPRING STYLES FOR 1871.
have received and opened my stock of
MILLINERY GOODS,
of the latest styles, consisting of Ribbons, Flow
ers, Hats, Frames, Sashss &C., which will take
pleasure in showing to my customers. al work
done in the very best style and satisfaction
guaranteed Orders from the country promptly
filled.
may5-tf MRS. T. SUFFERER.
H1EMPLE OF FASHION.-I have on hand
large and well selected stock of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS,
consisting of Bonnets, Hats, Sundowns Frames
Ribbons, Flowers, Bows Lace Collars, Cuffs and
Sleeves. Goods at Wholesale and retail.
Orders from the country promptly attended
may5-tf K. NJ. KELLEY.
VALLEY RAILROAD.-A meeting Of the
v stockholders of this company will be
held in Staunton on Tuesday, the 9Th day of
June next, to obtain subscriptions to stock and
other important business.
A. NJ. Newman. S: A. Coffman, Nicholas X.
Treut Michael G. Hartman, J. NJ. D. Taylor,
VIM. G. Lewis, VIM. E. NJ. Word, VIM. A.
Glasgow, Fred. Johnson, George W Shanks
mav5-tlm Commissioners.
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NOTICE l-All persons having claims again S
IN the estate Of William Chapman, decd :,
are requested to present them for adjustment and
and all persons indebted to SAID. estate are re-
quired to come forward and settle, as the above
estate must be closed up at ence.
GEO. A. BRUCE, Admir-.
anr 29-tf
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~ IF YOU WANT
NEW GOODS,
GOOD GOODS AND
CHEAP GOODS
Go to the Cheap Cash and Variety Stores of Geo
F. Eakle at Bolar Spring and New Hebron, Bath
County Virginia.
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
SCHOOL BOOK

For THE COUNTIES OF
AUGUSTA, ROCKBRIDGE, NELSON, ROCK
INOHAM, PAGE & WARREN, BATH
a. HIGHLAND, ALLEGHANY L
CRAIG, GREEN g. MADl-
SON, SHENANDOAH AND
ALBEMARLE.
Superintendent and Trustees OF Counties and
Teachers can be supplied on demand. The fol-
lowing are the Text Books as adopted.
McGUFFEY's Spoilers and Readers.
DAVIES Series Arithmetics.
GUYoT's Biographies.
HARvEYs Grammars.
Address
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Booksellers and Stationsrs,
Staunton, Va.
va Send for price list and circulars.
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DOCKS AND STATIONERY

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School Books, good assortment,
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sep18-tf ROBERT COWAN.
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Books, Periodicals &c.
lin =" NEW. BOoXsn
AT BELL 4 CO.'S,

IN NEW. BOOXsA
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CORNER MAIN NEW STREETS.
Summer Driftwood for the Winter Fire
The Perceys, by author of Stepping Heaven
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Old Songs and New, by Mrs. Margaret Pres
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Hammer and Anvil, from the German, ssSpeil-
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Recreations of Country Parson.
The Lords Supper by Bishop Wilson.
Kempis.
A Treasury of Christian Thoughts.
The Secret of the Lord, by Anna Shipton.
Tell Jesus, by Anna Shipton.
Comfort for the Depending
Morning and Night Watches.
Thoughts for Weary Hours.
Guide to Confirmation.
The Earnest COMMUNICATE.
The Changed Cross. RI
Latest Novels-Paper Ed.
The Woman of Business, 75c
The Bridge of Signs, 35c
Lorida Tressel, 35c
All for Greed, 3ss
Tale of Sin, 35c
Capt Worton's Diary, SOC
The Shadow of Moloch Mountain by Jane u.
Austin, $1,00
The Warden of Barchester Sowens, 75c
DR.. Antonio, Toe
Ellen Adieu, by Eston Cook, 75c
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DRY GOODS AND
DRESS GOODS
in endless variety, made Of either wool, cotton
flax or silk-the newest and most desirable sly les
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Mems and boys wear-fne and coarse
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Handkerchiefs, Corsets, Parasols, Ladiet' city
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My stock is large and attractive.
Staples in splendid variety of brands and
grades. buy no trash staple goods.
If you wish to buy, come and see the money
value of first class goods both in imported and
American fabrics.
may5-2m T. NJ. YOUNG.
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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS
" OF SCHOOLS
SCHOOL TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS
THE BEST TEXT BOOKS,
HUNTER Il CO.'S.
Booksellers, Stanton Virginia.
Publishers Agents for
McGUFFEY'S READERS AND SPELLERS 8,
DAVIES ARITHMETIC,
GUYOT'S BIOGRAPHIES AND HARVEY'S
GRAMNIARS,
which have been adopted by the State Board of
Education for use in the Public Schools of Vir-
ginia
Send for price lists and circulars.
We have also a good stock of other
SCHOOL BOOKS,
STATES,
INKS AND
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STATIONERY.
@s> All orders should be addressed to
HUNTER & Co., Booksellers,
mar3l-tf StauntOn, Va.