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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12


The Legislature is still discussing the
finance question. The bill to stay the fur
Their funding of the State Debt under the
Funding Bill, was passed by both Houses
over the veto Of the Governor.
A resolution to appoint joint Committee
of both Houses-consisting of nine from the
Senate and fifteen from the House, (after-
wards enlarged to twelve and twenty re-
spectively) ''to take into consideration all
questions of finance growing out Of the
Funding Bill and touching the interest on
the State debt and to report such measures
as they many deem expedient for the proper
adjustment thereof" was also passed.
This committee has already had a meet
ing. but what it will result in remains yet
to be seen. We have no great faith in
financial tinkering, every effort generally
making matters worse, but if this Commit
tee can accomplish satisfactory result we
shall rejoice. We do not anticipate it, how
ever, for the present Legislature has most
terribly tangled affairs.
On the 9Th inst, the House Of Delegates
passed resolution, appointing committee
of FIVE to investigate the charge Of corrup-
ton and bribery on the part of the last Leg
;slature in the passage Of the Funding Bill
This charge has been repeatedly asserted,
and, whether true or not, is generally be-
lieyed. We hope the investigation may be
thorough and complete, If there was cor
ruption or bribery, lett be known, and if
not the people should know it, and it is but
Justice to the former Legislature that it
should come from an authentic source.
Why not also investigate the charge so
frequently made of corruption in the sale of
the States Railroad interest to Malone, and
let the people know how that $6,0oo,oo0
was whisked away? They pay the taxes
and have right to know. There were
some remarkable changes, we learn, while
that matter was under consideration
Col. H. D. Whitcomb, Chief Engineer of
tbe C.. & @. R. r., is laying the bridges
andscuiverts, on the western end of the
road, constructed in style Of masonry said
to be unsurpassed in the United States.
The Yarmouth and Carter Republicans
are having warm contest in Louisiana
The Grst blood was shed on the 9th, when
Sbe sergeant-at-arms shot member Of the
House. Great excitement prevails.
nv Richard E. Walker has been omi-
qatna fes Public Printer in tie Caucus of
! sI,s tige. 5laEnhers Of the va. itegis-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

The attempt made in some section of the
State to array the interests of the country
against those of the cities and towns, and to
represent them as antagonistic, is very
improper and mischievous ope. The truth
is, properly viewed, these interests in Vir-
GINA are Identical Whatever legislation
njures one Injuries the other, and nice versa.
And of all the States 10 the Union this is
the last one which should be crippled by
placing town and country, and merchants
and farmers, in adverse positions. Espe-
ciaily are toyn and country equally and
alike concerted in the preservation of state
credit, and the faithful adherence to the oh
legations of the State, its engagements, and
its promises Alexandria Gazette.
The Washington Chronicle says 1T is
reported that efforts are now being made to
secure the Vice Presidency for Hon George
S. Boutwell,. It is stated that such step
meets with the appreciation of the Presi-
dent and the names of Grant and Boutwell,
at the head of the Republican ticket will, it
is thought, secure favorable opinions in the
Eastern and Western States. This is the
programme it is believed which is now be.
ing perfected in Philadelphia, preparatory
to the assembling of the National Nomina-
ting Conventiopp # this is agreed to, Mr..
Colfax will "stand aside, -AJec. Gazette
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

Richard E. Byrd, distinguished lawye r
Of Winchester, died on the LIST inst, Gged
II years.
Alexandria has had fire destroying
twelve buildings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

The following is communicated to the
Philadelphia Ledger The use Of carbolic
acid as disinfectant and curative agent in
smallpox aud other contagious diseases
should be universally known. DR.. Bur
CESS Of San francisco, says in the Boston
Journal Of Chemistry: I'm the late fear
full epidemic Of smallpox have tested the
disinfectant and prophy tactic power Of car
bolic acid in way that leaves no doubtin my
mind Of its superior merit. Indeed, during
the latter part of the course of the epidemic
[ trusted to it exclusively. In thirty six
instances of its exclusive use, the disease
spread in but one, and that was in family
of very filthy habits, where the cleanliness
and proper nursing were unattainable"
Carbolic acid in fluid form is cheap
article. To disinfect an apartment two or
three teaspoonsful may be put into small
bucket OF water, and scattered about with a
wEisk broom. Or the same or even small
err quantity may be placed in dish and
mixed with sand. The evaporation from
this will disinfcct the air Ii the air should
become too strongly charged. the evapora-
ton may be ecked by covering the dish
more or less. as required. This atmosphere
containing earboic acid is especially useful
when associated with its powers as de-
stroyer OF infection.
The bed clothes, blankets, &c and cloth
es worn by persons having the disease or
coming in contact with such, may be wash
ed with soap now manufactured containing
carbo!ic acid or common soap may be used
with two or three teaspoonsful of carbolic
acid added to the suds. Thus may COM
plete disinfection be produced in bed clothes
or body clothes Of patients subjected to
small pox or any other infectious Disease,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

DENaOVAL.-Ha Having purchased the stock
IL of Messrs j. S. Gillian & Co., we have
removed to the Store-room lately occupied by
where we will keep constantly on hand a choice
stock OF FAMILY GROCERIES which we offer
at reduced prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

The Legislature has rpder consideration
bill providing for re-assessment Of the
lands liz the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12
DOCKS AND STATIONERY.

DOCKS AND STATIONERY. tB5s EL-
large stock of English,
s- Latin, Greek, and French
School Books, a good assortment,
&C.,. Miscellaneous Books
Blank Books, Pass Books,
Note Paper, Drawing and
Tissue Paper, Bristol Board,
States, Slate Washers, Slate Pencils.
Lead Pencils, Pocket Knives
Perforated Paper, Portfolios.
Music Portfolios,
Bank Checks and Negotiable Notes Check Books
Scrap Books, Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags,
Steel Pens, Penholders, Stationers' Rubber.
Gum Bands, Paper Fasteners, Black Sand, Sand
Boxes, Rulers: Paint Boxes, Paint Brushes Court
Plaster, Tooth Picks, Indelble Ink Colored and
White Chalk, Crayons, Linen and Paper Irvine.
photograph Albums, Bibles and Testaments
Prayer Books, Hymn Books, Sunday School
Books, Sunday School Cards and Tickets. ana
Small Cloth Lined Tags. All a LowEsTpR1cE
seplS-tf ROBERT COWAN.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS
~ .sas,. OF SCHOOLS,
SCHOOL TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS,
FIND
THE BEST TEXT BOOKS,
AT
HUNTER 81 Co.'s.
Booksellers, Stanton Virginia,
-., Publishers Agents for
McGUFFEY'S READERS AND SPELLERS,
! DAVIES -ARITHMEFIC
GUYOTS BIOGRAPHIES AND uARVEY,S
GRAMMARS
which have been adopted by the State Board of
Education for use in the Public Schools of viz.
ginia.
Send for price lists and circulars.
We have also good stock of other
SCHOOL BOOKS
STATES
INKS AND
SCHOOL
STATIONERY
YS> All orders should be addressed to
HUNTER Co., Booksellers,
hi"iol-1 -.1 .u4. Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

TN VACATION.-In the Clerks office of tn
l. Circuit Court of Augusta County, De
cember goth, 1871. 's' " r. '1}'d
John K Booten, fE Plaintiff,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

VIRGINIA, TO WIT in the Clerks office
v of tho Supreme Court Of Appeals OF
Virginia, at the Courthouse Of Augusta County,
at Staunton, on the 10th day Of December, 1871.
Sarah c. Lickliter Qate Castle .a7-
mani and Margaret Ann Castle Appellants.
man, .-s -.,- =
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

The Ohio Legislature ,r On the 10th inst,
reelected Hon. John Sherman u S. Sena
tor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

Sarah C. Licieiter (late Castle J r. .a9-
mani and Margaret Ann Castle Appellants.
man, -J -..,
AGAINST
Champ Shepherd, William on --'Ei
Morgan, Admir- of James r. Shop ......
herd, decd, William A. Castle
Gn ta' ,s 'e ;fa aaI;a G ant ,ne Appeees
Martha Shepherd, Sallie shep-.
herd, J. P. Bethel, Monsaauilla /
Bethel and others, frsJ sGa -
The object Of this suit is 10 review and reverse
certain DEGREES of the Circuit Court of Clarke
County pronounced on the goth day Of October,
1868, the 22Gd day Of May, 1889, the 18th day of
November, 1870, and the = day Of May, 1871,
respectively, in Chancery suit then therein de-
pending, in which Champ Shepherd was Plain
tiff, and Margaret Burchell, (now decd, Will
liam G. Morgan, Admir- of James R. Shepherd,
dec d and others were Defendants.
The Appellees J.sP. Bethel and MCnsaqulla
Bethel not having entered their appearance, and
it appearing by affidavit fled that they are not
residents of this Commonwealth, they, the said
] P. Betheland MonsaqGilla Bethel are required
to appear here within one month after due pub
LEGATION hereof, and do whatever may be necessa-
this order be published once week for four sue
cessive weeks in some newspaper published in
the town of Staunton, and posted at the front
door of the Courthouse of Augusta Couty, on
the first day of the next County Court thereof.
Teste
JOHN PARIS, Crk s. G. of A.
sFn U.x,,t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

Mr.. j. S. Gillian will remain with us and will
be glad to see his old customers and friends
jan5-5t % IT,.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

The Yarmouth and Carter Republicans
are having warm contest in Louisiana
The Grst blood was shed on the 9th, when
the sergeantat-arms shot member Of the
House. Great excitement prevails.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

Notice 10 Railroad Contractors.
IN PROPOSALS will be received for the
GRADUA 1ION MASONR and BALLAST
ING of the first twenty-six Sections of the YAH
LEY ROAD, between Harrisonburg and Staun-
ton, until January 18th, 1879.
Specifications forms of contract and other in
formation can be obtained at the Company's Of
fee, in Staunton, or by application to
RICHARD RANDOLPH, Engineer,
decl5-4t Camden Station, Baltimore.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12
DURE POLAND CHINA.
u AND CHESTER WHITE PIGS,

JOHN PARIS, Crk S. C. of A.
MCDONALD ROBERTSON. dec22-4t
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r AND AND NILI. PROPERTY

jan5-tds-spec copy. s Gil EYecd tor.
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sTAUNToN sToCKHoLDER BOARD.

VIM FRAZER, :, paEs1pEN,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12

Sfr Richard F. Walker has been omi-
mated fes Public Printer in the Caucus of
.sl,, tsssseryatige ~ eEnhers Of the VA itegis-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-01-12
The Sacred Dust .

On the farm now owned by Mr.. Hugh
Adams. in the Big Spring neighborhood,
Pocahontas County. West Va, number of
Confederate soldiers were buried. bir. Ad-
ans copied the following Inscriptions from
the rude head boards that mark some OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
ENGLISH RACING NOTES.

The report that the Middle Park stud was about
being sold to the Prusslan government had only the
most slender foundation. The stud will be disposed
OF by public auction In June July and August next.
1t may be mentioned here that the subscription to
Blair Atnol Gladateur ana Marsyas Is full. Ten
brood mares have recently been added to the Mid
die Park stud, thereby bringing the number OF
mares at this gigantic establishment up to 1885, The
recent additions are Menace, by Wild Dayrell;
Chiffonlere dam OF Dentelleh own sister to Buc.
cancer; Rose Oneri dam Of White Rose; Lady OF
the Forest dam OF Dulciana); Valera sister to
vedette); Grillade dam OF Rapidily); LOvelace BY
SweetIneat; Artesla, by StocKwel; Beg0nia dam
OF Monkshood, Wy Ratapian, and COLUMBIA, by
Charleston.
Mr. Jones' owner OF the Australian steeple chaser
National Hunt COMMITTEE to reconsider the rule
passed az their last meeting, under which his horse
would be disquaned for the coming Liverpool
Steeple Chase. MT. Jones had nothing To do with
the running OF Dutchman In Australia, having
"a, sns'a han only week prior to h
Another 81 the old school Of seeps ksoase r,asr,
has passed away In Jack Noble, wb. ra"nnI l'ueIs
cumbed at Cork to congestion or III seGonsy sue
deceased was bold apd artisSic horseman anu amG
ne m ms1l kiH mas ~ s quot Of New Broom whom
Munster contemporaries none remain save " anS
Y. Gusack :. Meany and sam Chimney. "
aav's racing ana sieer uun Club intend having
Course uss On s February 20 being inc a&y ioowiy
CUPS the y OF Inc S cnh neeting Several
eramme Al. form part Of the pro-
oS Snni I enGsp s horses in training a.
Parnasse and Dor c.dre OF J. ELECTROMAGNETIC,
Astrolabe an .d0gne.
The cnesS- ID Byron nave returned 10 France.
the Live nut son OF C0ssack Aiclbiade, who won
and pool Grand National IN 1885 ana was third
81 lourtn In '6S and 100, has been retired tn the
I'D.
Pate, nlly by Gladiateur, 2 years, and sister to
| General, years, left Prices stable on Thursday
| morning route for Australia.
Pistoie. 8 years, BY NaDob out OF Payment, has
| been sold by Mr. IA. macEvoy TO MIR. Ellyot Bower,
| and has Joined Tn0rpes string ut La Morlaye.
| MT. Nightingale nndnR Survey OF no further use
| for racing. had him shot aud buried in grave Ave
| feet deep on his own premises surrey was foaIed
| IN 1862 and was by Flndon out OF Blackbird, by
Blrdcatcher.
pau RACES AND SrEEPLE CHAsRs-The follow
| ng are tue results In brief OF the running &C Pau
| January I3:-Fat Race (iandicap) OF twenty sove.
| relrns one mile and quarter, N. Trouiih's Te,r
Gus i, Major Hulton's Noema2 2. Count de Lastour'.
| Ma,monne g. Prix de 10 Vile hunters steeple
chase handicap OF thirty two sovereigns two miles
and a quarter, M. Larragain's Traquet l. Captain
puoe's DICK 4 NJ TrouIlhs Huntress o. Steeple
chase handicap OF iortyeight soverelgns two mile
ana quarter, count de Lastours bruiotl ID
Trouilh's Leandre2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04

the Peace In anu for the city and county OF New
YORK 10 extend It's terms ana 70 authorize It's ad-
tournaments" passed January ~ 1872 threenftns
DeiDg present.
the people OF the State of New York, represented
In senate and Assembly, do enact as f0llOws:-
SECTION 1.-The respective orders made and
entered In It's minutes by the Court Of General Ses
sons OF the Peace In ana for the city and county OF
New York, on the 10Th day OF November last and
on the 18TH ana 30tn days OF December last 70.
kether purpQrtn2 to continue the last November
term OF said Court from the commencement OF sucn
term to and including the 9Th day Of January IN
the present year. are, and each OF them is, nereDy
In all respects confirmed, and such term contlnueo
accordingly.
SEC. 1.-The Grand Jury summoned to attend at
said term as Grand Jury, and not discharged by
said Court, snail be deemed such Grand Jury at all
times, from the commencement OF said term until
and including the said 27th day OF January; and the
powers OF said Grand Jury shall not be considered
as taken away, anected or modified by the summon
ing, empaDeling or action Uf any other Grand jury,
within said City and county, during the SAID term
as extended; Dut nothing herein contained shall be
construed as legazing or attempting TO leRallze
any indictment found and presented subsequent
to the first extension thereof up to and including
the passage OF this act.
act to empower the Court OF the General Sessions
OF the Peace and for the said city and county OF
New York TO extend Its terms and to authorize Its
adJOurnmenIs," passed February 49, 1852, snail be
construed 10 apply TO and authorize successive ex-
tensions OF such terms.
Sec All provisions OF any acts heretofore
passed 80 far az they may be inconsistent with TINS
act are hereby repealed.
SEC. 5.-This act shall take erect Immediately.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
ENGLISH FUGITIvEs FROM JUSTICE.

few days since superintendent Kelso received
despatch from Chief Constable Fox, OF Derby, Eng.
land, stating that two men-George and William
Knight-who are charged with felony, had taken
passage On the steamship CITY Of New YORK, bound
IRON Liverpool this port and that he wished the
Superintendent would cause their arrest on the
arrival OF the snip. Accordingly Detective Farley
the vessel reached here ne boarded her and there
found mis- game. On reporting the arrest TO head
quarters KeIsO telegraphed TO Constable Fox the
fact and received In return the acknowledgement
done. HON ouch money have you found" Kelso
replied, fNohe."
the Tombs Police Court. yesterday morning, and by
him committed until further Information shall be
received from England
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
FIRE MARsHAL,S REPORT.

The Fire Marshal submits the following report on
fires for the month ending January 3l:-There were
1877 fires In the city during the month, involving
loss OF $43 800 buildings and $2s1 500 on stock.
Total $4,000. The amount Of insurance on build
ings vas $b3E5o6 and on stock sSS2,soo. Total,
Al. III. 100, Uninsured loss, $ls,235. The number
of fires In which the loss was less than 500 was "a;
between 500 and 81 900 was rs, between 1000 and
Al 900 was u, between s. 900 and $4,000 was 8,
between $50 600 and $4,000 was !, over $4,000 was
Q; total, 1877. The principal causes OF the nres
were as Observation-Disclosures OF occupants and
employees in using lights, nre, &C., 81; defective
nues and heating arrangements IL; Kerosene and
Iiouid gas IS; overheated stoves, 81 gas light set
ting IRE to goods ard curtains, 8; incendary, 2:
malicious mischief, 2: spontaneous combustion, =;
aG rC ye' VARIETY Of cSden
tai causes. the following is comparative state
men! q Isf fires los .9s insurance 10r
Loss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1872 5Ss by
1''i'o-o
Jan. 1S7A 10,
Fires. .o,-
Loss. s91v9oo
SIX comna,nts were made during the month
relative to various matters deemed dangerous as
regards re all Of which nave reee N psCper at
of business have been examined found unsafe and
the proper alterations made. simon Mandel, ar.
rested on suspicion OF having set nre 10 premises
No. 7ss Eighth avenue was discharged by Justice
RIxpv for want OF evidence: Henry Rulln, arrested
on suspicion OF having set fire TO premises NO. AT
Tenth avenue, was held IN $4,000 ball by Justice
Cox.
FIRES DURING THE WEEK.
Fire Marshal McSped0n reports thirty.fouI
fires for the week ending February g. 1872, at noon
the estimated loss Is $54 s45 amount OF insurance
sI2s,750. The causes OF the several fires were al
| Observation-Disclosures OF occupants and employees
is; accidental, specific cause not ascertained, 1
children playing with matches, /; defective due,
detective heating arrangements, 2; foul chimney,
falling OF, Il; malicious mischief, L; overheatet
| stoves, A; sparks from chimney, q; sparks from
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
SMUGGLING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION.
Six Thousand Cigars for the Members Of the
Cabinet.

Six Thousand Cigars for the Members Of the
Cabinet.
from the Key West tFla.) Despatch, Jan. rs.
We learn from good authority that the steamer
Liberty which arrived at this port Tuesday after
noon last had on board some six packages Of cigars
which did not appear on her manifest, but which, 1t
Is said, were shipped under consular certificate and
seal at Havana One OF these packages was ad-
dressed to HIS Excelency U. $. Grant; another to
Mr. Robson, Secretary OF the Navy; another to Mr..
Fish, secretary OF State aud the others TO different
members Of General Grants Cabinet-in all about
5000 cigars. Had these cigars been addressed to
any other six clIzens Of the United States the Gus
tom House officers OF this place would have pOunced
upon them, and probably mulcted the captain OF
the steamer In heavy fine, or have sought the con-
nscati0n OF the vessel. We regret to say that the
exalted Official positions OF the recipients OF these
cigars so 0vershadowed the laws OF the land that
they were suffered 10 60 on their way to Baltimore.
We trust that the customs officers at that port will
exhibit little more backbone in the matter, and
compel Mr.. U. 8. Grant and his confreres TO duly
enter the cigars and pay the statutory duties
thereon. We are at loss to discover any more
privilege In General Grant to smoke smuggled
cigars than there is In General Tom Thumb.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
MORE ABOUT EXTENSION.

The Act Legalizina the Extension OF the Grand
Jury Of the General Sessions to January ~,
1872.
Below we publish for public Information the act OF
the Lealsture, passed January "a, empowering the
Court of the General Sessions OF the Peace In and for
the city ana county OF New YORK to extend Its
terms:-
CHAPTER T.
AN ACT to confirm orders Of the Court OF General
Sessions of the Peace IN and for the city and
county OF New YORK, continuing the last Novem-
Der term thereof and 10 confirm the constitution
TO empower the Court Of tina General Sessions OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04
the OFFICIAL WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER.
WASHINGTON. ID. u, Feb. 81 p. N.


Synopsis Jor the Past Ttcentv-four Hours.
The area Of low barometer, which was Friday az
ternoon In Southern Georgia, has moved north
eastward. and Is now on Delaware Bay. The Gen.
trail pressure has steadily diminished and the attend
ing winds nave increased. BRISK northeast winds
now prevail, with snow, from Name to New Jersey
and pennsylvania, and ram Is reported from between
the Delaware and Chesapeake bays Northeast
winds have backed to the north and west from
Maryland southwark to Georgia. Partially cloudy
and clearing weather mas prevailed in the Gulf
States; but falling barometer and cloudy weather,
with easterly winds. are now reported from Texas
An area OF low barometer has apparently developed
during the DAY In Dakota and Wisconsin, where
cloudy and threatening weather now prevails. the
rivers have fallen at Memphis, vicksburg and New
Orleans
The low barometer OF the Middle Atlantic coas'
win probably move nortneastward to the ne'snpoI
hood OF Cape Cod by Sunday morning, ana nos VA
east winds continue, with snow, on the view n.s
iand coast Northwest wind, with partially couuy
and clearing weather, will prevail on eunusJ Iio'
pennsvlvsnia south ward to Florida inc oaron'
eter win fall very generally throughout 'ne ms
slsslppi vaney. WITH sonthsrly. viDda ana s's'Ds