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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Tuesday night next is the regular meeting
night of staunton Lodge Knights of Pythias'
when the newly elected officers will be installed
The K. Ps. of Staunton will bear this in mind.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

DR.. j. w. Poindexter, on account of ill-health,
has been compelled to relinquish the position of
Resident PLY stefan at Rawley Springs, and DR..
Geo. Fl. Eyster, of Staunton, has been appoint
ed to succeed him
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

difficulty occurred between two servants of
the Stewart House, Martinsburg, one of them re-
ceived blow on the head and is lying in
critical condition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The degree of D. D. has been conferred upon
Rev. George B. Taylor of this place, by the
University of Chicago, and also by the Board of
Trustees of Richmond College.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

A. W. Hartman, Jr., son of Col. NJ G. Har-
man, and R. H Bell, son of Maj. H. NJ Bell, of
Staunton, are announced as distinguished grad
yates of the V. NJ. Institute Richard Bell is
one of seven who passed through their entire
course without a demert mark
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

mos: delightful Excursion party will leave
Stanton for the White Sulphur Springs on
Tuesday morning next promptly at O'Clock
Judging from those who have gotten up the ex-
cursior, we feel warranted in promising most
pleasant day to all who join the party. See ad-
vertisement and secure your tickets at once
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Board Of Visitors have elected Col. D. W.
Lyell, of Richmond Co. Ky, to the Professorship
of Mathematician the Virginia Military Institute,
made vacant by the death of Col. J. W Massie.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Rev Mr.. Hutchinson and Miss Sallie Ford,
were thrown from their wagon in Page county
few days ago, and Miss F. was considerably
hurt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

STRANGERS visit ting our City, will find a large
and we'll assorted stock of Boots, Shoes, &C., fol
Gentlemen, Boys, Ladies, Misses, Children and
Infants, of the best makes, at WELLER'S Boot,
Shoe and Hat Emporium. june2S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

GREELEY AND Brown CLUBs.-We are reques-
ted to call on the voters of the several Wards of
this City to hold meetings in their respective
Wards on tomorrow, Saturday night, to orga-
nize Greeley and Brown Clubs. All who are in
purity are urged to be present and unite in the.
ORGANIZATIONS -.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Augusta Fire Company made an excur-
sion to the White Sulphur Springs on Thursday
last. large number from Staunton accom-
panied the Fire Company, and the day was, as
is usual with this Company's excursions, most
pleasantly spent We regret our inability to be
eresent, on account of absence from home.
We learn that Capt. Geo. l.. Pey ton and his
assistants at the White Sulphur did all in their
power conducive to the pleasure Of the excur
sion party
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

If you travel East, West, North, or South
take package of Simmons Liver Regulator. =
Prepared only by J. Fl. Zein & Co., Macon,
60
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

rs The ladies say it is impossible for them
to pass Armentrout & Co.'S Confectionery with
out stopping, and harder to leave without buy
ing. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Want of rain is still the cry. Partial and
very light rains have fallen in various localities
doing but little good fine rain fell here
on Tuesday, the heaviest we have had for
months.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The County Convention of Erie. ds of Temper.
ance of Augusta County was held at Union Hall,
on Friday night, June 2lst DR.. Tate of Mid.
die River Council was called to the chair, and
J. Frank Heller elected Secretary. The various
Councils in the County as far as heard from
were reported in lourishing condition. After
the transaction of considerable important bust
mess, the Convention adjourned to meet at the
Hall of Middle River Council, on the 3rd Friday
in August at o'clock, P. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

DR.. Alfred Leyburn, of Rockbridge, has been
chosen Rector of Washington and Lee Universe.
ty cice Judge Brockenbrough resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

lsg- Armentrout h Co. have secured first
class baker and will supply Wedding Parties,
Pic-nics, and Families with all kinds of Cakes
at short notice. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

From accounts given in the Charlestown pa
Z pers, Harrisonburg must have shipped some OF
her 'light-6ngcred" gentry to that section.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Miss Virginia Hoffmaster, fell from the porch
of the residence of Mr. G. Brown, in Charles
town, hurting herself badly, but not danger us-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

UMBRELLAS, bingham and Alpaca, HATS for
Gentlemen, Boys and Children, at WELLER'S
Boot. Shoe and Hat Enaporiom. june2s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The young men of Wytheville have organized
a Base Ball Club. Better get up plo'0-corn
81
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

reunion of the survivors of the 18th Va
Regiment took place in Fincastle last week A
splendid dinner, with toasts and speeches.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

va There is no den ying the fact that Armen-
trout Co., have the largest, pretiest and cheap
est Toys in the City.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

EXCURSION TO WHITE SULPHUR SrR1NGs.-The
Southern Methodist Sunday School of Staunton.
will make an Excursion from Staunton 10 the
White Sulphur, the Chesa. & 0. R., on We'd
nesday July 24th, 1872.
Train will leave Stanton at o'clock, A. NJ.
and
Returning leave White Sulphur at o'clock,
P NJ.
A limited number of tickets will be sold to
parties wishing to accompany the School.
Round Trip Tickets, s. so
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

DC. McGufin has added much to the appear
ancs of his 'Kalorama" property.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

RThe Board of Directors Of the Loudoun Ma
tional Bank, at Leesburg, has declared semi
annual dividend of s ner cent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Female Schools Of Jefferson county, West
Va, have closed their Sessions
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

MASONIC ELEcrIoNs.-The following is the re-
suit of the late elections in the several Masonic
Orders in this City:
iStaunton Lodge, No l3.-W. L. Balthis W.
Master R. W Burke, S. Warden J. Howard
Wayt. j. Warden; Jas. F. Patterson, Secreta-
ry; P. H. Trout, Treasurer; j. W. Utley, S.
Deacon; G. c. Phillips, Deacon; H. R.
Matthews, Steward and Tyler
Union Royal -Arch Chapter. No. 2.-Samuel
Kennerley, NJ. 3. High Priest; 3. L. 1de, E.
King VIM. L. Lushbsugh, E. Scribe; JAS F
Patterson, Secretary; l. Witt, Treasurer. The
other officers not appointed.
Stevenson Commandery, No. S.-Sir VIM. A.
Burke, E. Commander; Sir W. H. H. Lynn,
Generalissimo Sir VIM. L. Ballhis, Capt. Cen
eral; Sir James F. Patterson. Recorder; Sir P
H. Trout, Treasurer Sir R. a. Phillips, Prelate
Sir W. L. Lushbaugh, S. Warden Sir E. L
1de, J. Warden; Sir S. H. Lushbaugh, Standard
Bearer; Sir W. L. Bumgardner, Sword Bearer
Sir G. G. Phillips, Warder; Sirs J. F. Wayt,
Carter Berkeley and J. H. Undertake, Guards
| Sir Fl. R. Matthews, Sentinel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Staunton Mechanics Union will hold a
meeting on Monday night next for the purpose
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Ma Go to Armentrout & Co.'S and try thei
proprietary brands of Tobacco and Cigars.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
ACCRE ssE'S
RESTAURANT,

Is now open to the public, and prepared to &C
commodate all who may call upon him in such
style as will give entire satisfaction.
TO- MEALS sent to private families or par
ties whenever desired, and furnished at the Res
taurant at all hours.
fl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

VISITING CARDs.-Beautiful styles furnished
printed by Bell & Co., Booksellers and Station
ers, at 65 cents per pack. Call and see samples
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

A meeting of the Ministers and Deacons of the
Valley Baptist Association was held in Fincas-
tie, last week. A number Of important ques-
lions were discussed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

va At Armentrout & Co.'S tobacco store you
can get the celebrated Apricot chewing Tobacco.
TRY it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Rockbridge Baths is to have Grand Tourna-
ment and Ball on Wednesday next, 18th inst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Since the Claim Agents arrival at Wytheville
hundreds of Union men, who have lost heavily
by the rebels, have come to light.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Forward your undertaking commands to S.
NJ. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory
Metallic Cases and Caskets always on hand, next
70 Va. Hotel, Staunton, Va. jan5-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Mr.. Gliding Leisenring, is appointed post
master at Charestown, W. Va, vice Miss Mag
gle Johnson.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Wheat, Corn and Oau crop of Bland and
Wythe counties were never better, so it is said
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
OH Uinditator,
Friday Morning, July IL, 1872
Local.

The Kindicator will, hereafter, 60 to press late
Thursday evening. Advertisements, to insure
insertion, should be handed in not later than
IL NJ. Thursday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

have removed my DRUG STORE, to the
Store Room on MAIN STREET, recently occupied
by R D. Sears, where may always be found, a
well selected Stock of Pure and Reliable Drugs,
Medicines &C. and varied assortment Of FAN
CY and TOILET ARTICLES, all of the relia-
BILE preparations of recent introductions as well
as all of the popular Patent Medicines of the
day, we will he please to wait upon all who
may favor us with q call.
G. C. YEAKLE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
STAuNToN, July 9Th, 1872.

GENTLEMAN Your communication of the 9Th
inst, requesting me to announce myself as a
candidate to represent this District in the Con-
gress Of the United Staees is just received, and
is entitled to an instant reply.
Accept my sincere thanks for the honor you
do me IN making this request and for the very
flattering terms in which it is conveyed. To
yon, and to many others who have been pleased
to suggest to me this step, I beg leave to say,
that should it be the pleasure of the Conserva-
tive party of the district to designate as their
candidate for Congress, will accept the posi-
with lively sense of the honor conferred, and
with single purpose to discharge its duties to
the utmost ofmy ability 1t will not be possible
for me, however, to undertake, in advance of
the nominating convention, canvass of the
district. Even were able to meet you at this
time, face to face, the tenor ofmy pastlif would;
after all, be the best guarantee, whatevr it may
be worth-of what might be expected of me in
the future You gentlemen: who have observed
nv career, are, 1 am proud to know, pleased to
put favorable estimate on it. Thanking you
heartily for this compliment, I yield freely 10
the wish you have expressed, and shall await
contentedly, and abide by the action of the Con-
servative party of the District.
Very Truly Yoprs,
JAMES H. SKINNER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
SEATS GUARANTEED

The Committee will not he responsible for
seats to persons failing to tickets in time.
as they will not sell more tickets than they can
comfortably accommodate.
Tickets to be had of any member of the Com
mittee
Vs. Parties at a distance can procure tickets
from the Committee and get aboard the train at
the depot most convenient.
JAMES W. NEWTON,
G. W. HUNTER,
j. WAYNE SPITLER,
H. A. GLENN,
D. T. STRASBURG,
july9-2t Committee of Arrangements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

J. A. & Y. NJ. Bickle have their accounts ready
and request their debtors to settle. See notice.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Directors Of the New Market Savings
Bank, will be elected Saturday, the 18th inst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

1872. SPRING. 1872.
WELI4ER7S
BOOT, SMOE .R.s.zs HAT
EMPORIUM.
My Spring Stock of BOOTS, SHOES and
HATS is now in STORE and receiving, and beg
to assure you, that it is one of the most at'rlc-
ts0e ever offered in the City of Staunton. l have
taken great pains in its selection, and have had
made up many goods of ENTIRELY NEW STYLES,
and which you will perhaps not find elsewhere.
My great aim has been, and shall be to keep
COOP GOODS, and you will find my stock mainly
composed of such work as will give ua1ue re-
ceived to the consumer. l have in store Ind keep
constantly on hand, WORK of our oaUn nnanutGc-
tire in Ladies' Misses and Children's
LASTING,
PEBBLE,
MOROCCO
and CALF SHOES.
Mr.. A. NJ. SIMPSON has charge of the Manu-
featuring Depar tment, and will be pleased to re-
ceve orders from his friends. REPAIRING neatly
and promptly done. Call and Examine for your
selves.
TgNHE LARGEST STOCK of SHOES and
SLIPPERS for Children and Infants in
black and fancy colors is to be found at
WELLER'S
apri5 Boot Shoe and Hat Store.
T1HE LARGEST STOCK of Ladies' and
Misses SHOES aud SLIPPERS in
black and fancy colors is to be found at
WELLER S
april Boot, Shoe and Hat Stote,
T AIDES Serge, Kid Newport Ties, Lasting
IL Opera Polish, Parepa Ties, Janauscheck
Slippers-all beautiful styles, at
WELLER'S
april5 Boot, Shoe and Hat Store.
A LII THE LATEST STYLE HATS for
IN Gentlemen, Boys and Children.
UMBRELLA &C., at WELLER'S
april5 Boot, Shoe and Hat Store.
4 WORD TO THE WISE So call with
Il plenty of Greenbacks and save money
by buying at WELLER'S
april5 Boot, Shoe and Hat Store
| T1SINE CALF SEWED AND PEGGED BOOTS
| z and CATERS for Gentlemen and
Youths-low, at
april5 G. L. WELLERS.
| NEENS' BOOTS! Prince Albert's, Oxford
| lYA and French Ties, Creole and Imitation
Congress, Button Balls and English Ties, at
| WELLERS
| april5 Boot, Shoe and Hat Store.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
Correspondence.

WooDsTocK VA: July 9th, 1877.
COL JAMES H. SKINNER,
Dear Sir The undersigned citizens Of Shen-
andoah county. approaching your worth as a
citizen, ability and integrity as statesman, pa
triotism and true conservative sentiments, re-
spectfully request that you announce yourself as
candidate to represent this district in the Congress
of the United States, and promise to give your
claims an earnest support. Respectfully,
liams, Samuel V. R. Clover, O.. Co ffman, E.
Grabill, W. Fl. Haas J. Hite Bird B. P. New
man, Mark. Bird, W. B. Arthur, VIM. Smith
Arthur Samuel A. Banner, VIM. Dosh, P. j.
Fravel, B. Schmitt John 7. Haas, G. W. Gill
Harrison, Il. Gillock, Jacob OFT, P. Houshours
G. W. Banner, W. e. Lowry, Jos. G. Samuels,
G. W. Magruder.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Baptist Sunday School, under the leader
ship of Capt N. Bush Hill, made most pleasant
excursion to White Sulphur Springs on the 3rd
inst. considerable number accompanied the
party from Stanton and many Joined the party
along the route Gen. Roger A Prior received
the party on behalf of the Projectors Capt Eu-
gene Peyton, gavethem comfortable quarters and
Capt Geo. L. Peyton made himself generally
agreeable as usual. The children enjoyed them
enembers Of the party were equally delighted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Horace Greeley will visit the White Sulphur
Springs shortly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The following is the re-
suit of the late election in Valley Lodge, No. Is,

X p, Stanton
w. II. H. Lynn, Chancellor Commander.
q. W. Todd, Vice lancellor Commander,
Jas Ker, Keeper Of Seal and Records.
W. H. Weller, Master of Finance.
W L. Olivier, Master of Excheqner,
T A. Armentrout, Ser can tat Arms
W NJ. Simpson, Inside Guardian,
e. Staples, Outside Guardian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

MAsoN1c-RegularC Communication of Staunton
Lodge, No. 49, tonight
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

We are sorry to learn that the Messy Creek
Paper Mill and Machinery, in this County, be-
longing to Felix T. Sheets & Co., was destroyed
by fire on Saturday night last, oceasionng a
loss of about $4,000, on which we are informed
t ere was an insurance of $7,E0G. About
81 600 worth of paper was saved. During the
progress of the Ere the dwelling of Mr.. Sheets
took fire and was saved with great difficulty. 1t
is supposed to have been the work of an incen-
diary. ..rt.sa.
This Mill manufactured an excellent quality
of paper, and supplied many papers in this To-
eality, which are much Inconvenience by this
ess. We hope the Mill may be speedily rebuilt
and pat in operation,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The decrease in the colored population OF Lou
doun county from 1860 to 1870, was l,l65 or
about l per cent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

A Paper Mill at Ibis place would pay b and
somely and the stock can easily be raised
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

s.,Dr. F. T. Stribling has greatly improved the
house, now occupied by ". M. Allen, by new
porch, fresh paint, &c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The crop Of black berries and whortleberries is
large in the county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

WANrED.-Every person who wants a goo
Home made Shoe, to buy the same at WELLER
Boot, Shoe and Hat Emporium. june28
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12


We invite attention, especially of machinists,
to the advertisement of Messrs Morton, Reed d
Co., No. IS, South Gay ST., Baltimore. They
keep on hand assortment of Steel, 1iles,
Bolts, Nuts, &C., also large stock of Gum Belt
ing, Hose and Packing, Leather Betting and all
goods used in Railroad and Machine Shops.
The firm is>composed of gentlemen of energy
and industry, who give their personal attention
to their business, and will take pleasure in Civ
ing prompt attention to all orders sent them.
TERRIBLE ACcID ENT. On Thursday morning
last, the construction train of Capt Perkins,
while conveying material on to the tressel bridge
No @ on Greenbrier River, Is miles west of
White Sulphur Springs, was precipitated into
the river, by the giving away of two spans Ct
the tressel work, killing Is of the negro labor
ers, the engineer, Mr.. John Hill, and fireman,
Mr.. Parker Upshur. Capt. Perkins and num-
Der of colored laborers were injured. The tres.
sci bridge was temporary structure, put up to
aid in the erection Of an iron bridge, and wai
not deemed strong enough to bear heavy er:
CINE, and hence the little engine Davy Ander
son, the lightest one owned by the company
was used for this work, and we are sorry to say
with such sad consequences.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Loudoun has Cheese factory, making good
article and doing good business.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

A little son of Col j.. R. c. Lewis, of Clarke
county, had his nose broken by the kick Of a
horse, one day last week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The members of the coored Baptist churcl
will make an excursion to Washington, on tn
Goth inst. See advertisement.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Committee on the construction of the
Episcopal Parsonage have let the contracts for
its construction as follows: Woodwork to II.
J . Lushbaugh & Fro; Brick-work to B I Bag
by, Plastering to Samuel Fl. Lushbaugh, and
Painting to - Coope.
1t is the intention of the Committee to press
it to completion as rapidly as possible.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Hon. Ran. Tucker is spoken of as a candidate
for Governor of Virginia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Splendid rains throughout the Lower Valley
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Wytheville is over-hauling and fixing up her
Courthouse generally.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Gen. Terry, Gen. Walker and Col. French are
candidates for Congress in the 9th District.
The WythevilIe Hotel has been sold to Mr.
John Ireland, an Englishman, for $40, 900.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

See notices Of u. S. Collectors Sales of lant
in Highland.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

HUsrlaGs CouRT.-The July Term of the
Hastings Court commenced on Friday last
Hon. J. W. Greene Smith, presiding.
In the case of Commonwealth as. Jordan Win.
ston, (colored, on an indictment for grand lar
ceny, the jury rendered verdict of guilty, and
fixed the term of his Imprisonment at years in
the penitentiary.
Commonwealth Us. Thomas Armstead, (col-
ored) indictment for petit larceny, acquitted.
Commonwealth ps. James Miller, (coored, or
an Indictment for house-breaking, the jury re
turned verdict Of guilty of petit larceny.
License WAS granted j. W. Waddle and P
-Jaccheri to keep eating houses.
R. Craig qualified as attorney at-law.
T. J. Niche qualified as administrator Of
Chapman ). Niche.
Levi Shafer qualified as Constable
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

The Board of Visitors of W and Lee Uniyer-
sity has declined to accept the resignation OF
Commodore Maury.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-07-12

Monday, July LIST, and organized by electing
Robert G. Bickle, Esq, President, and James F.
Patterson, Clerk, to serve until July LIST, 1874.
At their meeting on Thursday night David
Taylor was elected Superb ntendent of the Water
Works; Jno. R. Kurtz, Messenger Ed. Hall,
u. Poor, Ward No. l; G H. Hudson, D. Poor,
for Ward No. q Drs. Waddell and Fauntleroy,
Physicians for the Poor; Jacob T. Parent.
Chief of Police; and Geo Il. Platt, S. W. Quick
and Lawtoas Policemen.
VIM. J. Nelson was elected member of the
Council, rice Charles 7. Cochran, declined to
qualify.
An ordinance was presented by Mr. Evans,
concerning the employment of city prisoners
which was referred to Committee on ordinan-
ces 5sa --es
The following standing committees, in con-
pection- with our city government, were appoint
ed on July lst. 1872, by the President of the
Council
Finance-Erans, Nelson and Witt.
Streets-Ker, Evans and Guy.
WATERBURY, Undertake and Evans.
Alghts-McGuffin, German and Timberlake
fire Experimentation, Ker and Burke.
Heslth-Gorman, Drs. Fauntleroy and Eyster.
OrdinaRees-Hoge, Nelson and Burke
Police imberlake, Guy and Bagby.
Safety-Bagby, Price and Kayser.
Market-Evans, Witt and McGuffin.
Relief of Poor-Burke, Hoge and Bagby.