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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

r AND AMI, MILF. PROPERTY

"a Ia EE "a ~ GS Ha Il H<El T. EG9Eh0 III
FOR SALE.
I will sell privately my plantation, on which
now reside containing Ia acres (part of
which is frst-rate bottom, together with good
Grist and Saw Mill-the Saw Mill being newly
built during the last year. in fine running order,
and capable of saving from 1900 to 1900 feet of
lumber per day. 1t is also irst-rate stand for
Merchant Mill, there being no Touring or Saw
Mill within miles of the place in any dlree-
ton.
Sneitman Mill Property, on Christians Creek
about miles northeast of Stanton.
The improvements consist of NEW FRAME
DWELLING HOUSE, good Bank Barn, all nee
essary out houses, Millers house at the Mill, all
in good repair, young orchard, just commenced
bearing, well of excellent water near the house,
and Tenant House in good order,
TERMS, accommodating and will be made
knoWnto any one, who may wish to purchase.
HENRY SNElTMAN,
Jan5-tf-spec copy.
A NICE LITTLE FARM FOR sALE.-Pur-
IN suant to decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, rendered at its June term
1868, in the case of sN. L. Blakemore and Sam
uel Houdayshel and wife," the undersigned, as
Commissioner thereby appointed for the purpose,
will on Saturday. the 23rd day of
March 1872, proceed o. the premises to sell
at public auction to the highest bidder: the tract
of land on which Samuel Andrew now resides.
containing Is acres, situated on the public road
leading from SangersYille 10 staunton, two
miles South of Sangersville. in Augusta county,
Said land is in pretty good state Of cultivation.
The improvements consist Of good frame dwell
ing house, with good out buildings and there is
never-failling well of water in the yard, sale
to take place at O. clock, P. NJ.
TERMS OF SALE--Costs of sale IN hand, and
the balance in six, twelve and eighteen months
in equal iustalments, bearing interest the
purchaser to give bonds with good security, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
PHILIP AREHART,
fehI6 I'm Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Approved January Is, 1872.
]. Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia, That the Treasurer of the
Commonwealth is hereby directed TO forth
with withdraw from the State Repositories
now designated by law the amounts now on
deposit to the credit of the Commonwealth,
unless each of said banks of deposi: shall,
within reasonable time, not to exceed ten
days. procure some persons other than the
bank, in its behalf to enter into bond for
each of said Repositories, in penalty Of FIVE
hundred thousand dollars, to be approved
by the Governor, conditioned faithfully to
account for and pay over the amounts now
on deposit to the credit of the Common
wealth, and such other sums as may be
hereafter deposited with it; and conditioned
further for the faithful discharge of the du.
ties and obligations pertaining to it as sucb
Depository.
2. This act shall be in force from its
passage.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Daily trains are running regularly on
the Western end Of the chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad, between Huntingdon End Coal
burg Fri weekly stages connect the latter
point with the Whit. Sulphur Springs.
Col. Whitcomb reports that only a few
hundred feet Of the Big Bend Tunnel re-
mains to be excayat ted
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01
Acts of Assembly.

Col. Fl. II. Robertson, member Of the
Legislature from Allegheny and Craig, has
kindly furnished us with the Acts Of the
General Assembly, which have been ap-
proved and become laws. We commence
in this issue the publication of those of gen
eral interest in this locality, and will contin.
ue, so that our readers may be informed
Of all acts affecting or Of interest to them.
AN ACT Allowing Incorporated Towns of this
Approved January 10, 1872
1. Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, Of Virginia. That every incorporated
town of this commonwealth having no Jail
of it's own shall have the use Of the Jail of
the county in which such town shall be To-
Gated, to aid the constituted authorities OF
any such town in maintaining peace and
good order, and generally for the enforce
ment of its ordinances and bylaws. unless
for good cause the judge Of The county court
Of such county shall prohibit such use.
2. This act shall be in force from it's pa
sage.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Rev. DR.. Henry Benedict Cookery, Vi
car-General Of the CATHOLIC Archdiocese Of
Baltimore. died on Wednesday last, in the
64fh year Of his age.
The House has passed bill to prevent
boys under II years old from carrying fire.
arms.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

HSubLIC SALE.-I will offer at nDblic COLI
i 4 at the residence, of W. +. snapp. near
f Si@uiton, On FRIDAY, MARCH lsr, 1872. if
ias not the next fair day, the following Per-.
W. Wa@a property Horses, Fresh Cows. HOGS
no aEJh ana Harness, Buggy and Harr ess, Farm.
Cook; sensiis, Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Tarmgs n,aye' Corn, Potatoes, Bacon, &C., &c,
febl6-tds-Spcc. copy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

TEMPLE OF FAsHION-Joseph Kid Glove
i at$loo, ofall colors, every pair war
rented Also Jouvan's one. and two Button
G-oye owes <, Kelley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01
Approved Decem Der Is, 1871

AN ACT Authorizing the Trustees Of the Prssby-
terrain Church and Congregation at Stauntsn to
Execute Deeds of Trust.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Hon. Reverdy johnson, in speech de-
liyered in Baltimore on Tuesday night, dep
recates the injection OF consequential dam
ages into the American case before the
Geneva arbitration as not contemplated by
the High Joint Commissioners. He said il
he had the ear of the President be would
advise their withdra wal frog, the case.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

JOINT RESOLUTION to suspend sale of property
Claimed as exempt under Homestead provision
Of the Constitution until the question of Consti-
nationality is decided by the Court of Appeals.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Comic and Sentimental, a.
v BELL Il Co.'S. feb9-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01
Approved January IS, 1872.

AN ACT Requiring the Repositories of Public
Moneys Of the Commonw ealth to Execute Addi-
tional Bonds.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

THOR PURE AND FINE AMERICAN WINES
AND BRANDIES, and for Grape Roots
grown in open air, send for circular to
Ii. B. BUCK,
marl-st Front Royal, Warrea Co., Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-03-01

Ns> All orders should be addressed to
HUNTER & Co.., Booksellers,
mar3l-tf Stannton "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

GARDEN Work FOR NOVEMBER Clearing
away the remains of old crops, burning weeds,
preparing by blowing and sub-soiling for next
Springs crops, will give enough to do as long
as the ground will admit of working in it.
Asparagus should be set if possible this fall
rather than in Spring. There is no danger OF
heaving out if the plants are set at proper
depth, and growth begins much earlier for the
fall planting. Always give liberal coating Of
good manure, and also, if practicable q good
dose of salt. Potash, which ashes will furnish,
is also an excellent dressing for this crop.
Celery is kept during the winter in trenches
Just as deep as the plants are tall, and 10 or II
inches wide and so situated that no water can
enter The plants are put in the trenches so as
to fill them entirely, and the tops are covered
with some loose, light stuff like straw or leaves.
Bcets, Carrots and Parsnips, that are to be
dug, should be taken up now, if not done al
ready, and secured.
Cabbages and Caulifowers are kept in good
condition by pulling up and setting them heads
down and roots up, as closely packed together
as they will lie on ground which is high and
we'll drained, when they are covered with earth
from four to six inches in depth. This cover
ing process should not be completed, however,
until the weather grows cool and the ground
liable to freeze.
German Sprouts and Spinach should have
some slight protection, such as leaves, or
straw.
Rhubarb ought preferably to be planted now
rather than in Spring. Plantations are readily
made from the old plants, any piece of which
having bud will form plant.
Gather together and put under cover tools
and implements that are done with for the sea-
son. Have heavy soils ploughed or spaded up
so that the frost may improve their texture
and admit of their earlier working in Spring.
Clear up your ground and remember whatever
work can be done now advances consi derably
that to be done in the Spring. american
Farmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

We have received the monthly report of the
Department of Agriculture for October, from
which we learn that in Virginia the average
yield Of wheat is l0l, though the local reports
are variable, favorable returns coming from
the best lands and well.cultivated fields. The
return from Clarke is 60, yet many farms on
the Shenandoah yielded we'll, one field of in
ferior promise giving 394 bushels upon "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY The
Board OF Trustees of Washington and Lee
University held special meeting on Saturday
last relative to the lately organized Chair Of
Applied chemistry. \ scheme Of instruction,
with the requisite apparatus materials, &c,
was laid before the Board The course of in
2trucion was approved, and an application
made Tor the purchase of the apparatus and
materials. Dr. Pratt set out Immediately for
the northern cities in order to make the pur.
claScs III person. Rooms for abratory and
other demands Of this department are already
being fi;tc,! up so that in few weeks the
new Professor will find himself surrounded
with all the appliances requires! for his most
interesting work III the University. -Lrrington
Gu,H,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

The Fredericksburg Herald says that the eff
forts of the Radicals to procure the entire vote
of the colored people in Virginia, at the cleo
ton next Tuesday, are unprecedented, and that
the leaders are secretly boasting that they have
succeeded in their object. Are the white Con.
servatives of the State willing to contribute 10
such result? We hope that all the colored
people will not submit to be marked, number
ed, and driven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

TIE "ALMIGlTy DOLLAR. THE New
York Herald is frank 1t couiesses that mon
cy controls the election, and argues that
therefore, Grant will be elected 1t says:
Now and hcnccforth, the king in regulating
the Presidential succession is the Almighty
Dollar. In this campaign, this potential king
is on the side OF the Administration, but in the
next contest for the government of the Ma
iionaI Treasury, he may be with the opposi
tion >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

There are some rumors about the importa.
ton Of colored persons who have heretofore,
in all elections voted in Washington, to vote
in Alexandria county, next Tuesday. Let the
commissioners be on the alert, and let fraudu-
lent voters beware!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

ARMY OF NoRTIIEN FIRGINIA.-At the an
nual meeting Of the Association of the Army
of Northern Virginia, held in Richmond on
Thursday, the following officers for the ensuing
year were elected President, Gen. Fitz Lee;
Vice Presidents, General Edward johnson and
General James \. Walker Treasurer, Major
Robert Styles Secretaries, Sergeant George L..
Christian and Private K. S. Gregory; Execu-
tive Committee General W. H. Payne, Ser.
geant J. V. L. McCrecry, Private John i:
Laughton, Major W. X. Martin, and Colonel
Thomas Carter.
In the absence of General Gordon, who was
to deliver the annual address, Colonel Joseph
Mayo was selected to fill the vacancy. His
speech was one Of considerable ability. tic was
several times loudly applauded
Gen. Jubal A. Early, Col. r. S. Withcrs,
COL J. B. Baldwin and Gen. ". Ii. Payne, in
response to calls, made short and appropriate
addresses.
The President read letter from Mr.. Jeffcr-
son Davis, expressing his regret at not being
able to be present at this meeting of the officers
and soldiers of the army Of Northern Virginia,
but rendering them his sympathies in the OBJ
iects and purposes Of the association.
The following resolutions were adopted.
Resolved by the officers and soldiers Of the
Army of Northern Virginia, That It's duty
Of perpetual obligation to cherish and honor the
memory of our great leader Robert +. Lee.
Resolved: That our sympathies are most heart
lily with all efforts on the parts of others to per
petuate his name and fame, and to DO reverence
to his exalted character and virtues.
Resolved: That the saEeophagus now in f1
tine, to be placed over the tomb of Lee at Lex
ington colnmends itsclfto special favor as prom:
ising, from the beauty of the design and the SKIN
of the sculptor, to be u worthy memorial of our
departed chief
Resolved, That for the purpose Of assuring
and expcditing the completion of this noble work
of art to be placed as fitting token of whole
peoples love and homage above the ashes OF
their dead hero we recommend to the ladies of
the South to hold memorial meetings on the
next anniversary of the birth of General X; H.
Lee, monday, goth Of February, 1873 and to
take such measures US shall to them seem best
for collecting money on that day. to be specially
appropriated to the decoration Of his tomb by
the ere ction Of the sarcophsgus
Mr.. George L. Christian was authorized to
receive contributions under the resolution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Election day is now legal holiday in New
York, and whether the banks there keep open
or not on Tuesday all bills and notes falling
due on that day are by law transferred to Mon
day, and must be protested on Monday after
noon if not duly met. In accordance with this
the New York Clearing House will be closed
ON Tuesday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Quinine now sells for three dollars an ounce.
In view Of its general use and high price, the
Baltimore Sun says it is said that number of
prominent medical and scientific men will make
an effort to induce Congress to set apart suit
able part of the public domain for the purpose
of growing the chicino tree. The Sierra Ne
vada mountains have been selected as most
closely resembling the soil and the climate of
the Andes, where it is now grown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02
A MAN FALLS THREE HUNDRED FEET FROM

A MAN FALLS THREE HUNDRED + EET FROM
a BURNING BALLooN.-An extra OF the De
Kalb Gill; News, of Friday evening last, gives
the following account Of the death OF man by
falling from balloon on the afternoon OF that
dry, brief mention of which was made 10 our
MIR. Denniston, the nronaut, who advertls-
cd that Mr.. l.. Durham would make an ascen-
sion at this place this afternoon, was Initiating
his monster balloon City of New York, and
had nearly completed the initiating process
when people on the north part OF the grounds
discovered smoke escaping from the top OF the
balloon. 1t was scarcely visible at hrst, but las
ter and faster emitted the smoke, and the
alarm was given, but hardly had the de-
lection in the air-ship become apparent be-
fore the flames were issuing from the very top
of the balloon. Quickly the shout went up
The balloon is on fire and as those near by
began to retreat the horses were also driven
here and there to escape all danger. Inc dry
cambria and its covering began burning, hrst
slowly, then the flames spread, and upward
and onward went the fire, premonlllon by
this time overtaking the Spectators one
present feeling that some fearful II not tatal
calamity would result. Scarcely had the flames
burst out, however, before au aperture OF two
OF three lCcl WAS "hSiS 60y
holding the unwicldy thing crossed it, and the
rope burned off and away to the southwark
shot the balloon, carrying with it, in its course,
Mr.. Michael McMann, a laborer assisting 10
the initiation Being near the basket as 1t
started off he became entangled, and hanging
with one foot inside the basket, his hands
holding to the rope he thus assembled Tor per-
haps one hundred feet, and regaiped posi-
ton in the basket, which again hung side
ways, and in another minute he was hang
ing to the ropes alone at a height OF prob
ably not less three hundred feet
Now his strength gave way, his presence of mind
deserted him, and in another moment the poor
man is seen falling to the earth, filling with
horror and CONSERVATION the four or five hun,
dred spectators on the grounds. He descended
to the earth nearly in standing position from
three hundred feet in mid air, unt when near
terra frma he fell backwards, striking the
ground with his back with such force as to
produce conclusion heard some distance away.
lie was utterly crushed the blood streaming
from his mouth and nostrils. McMann left a
wife and several children, who depended upon
his labors for living. The balloon aEghted
but few rods outside Of the Fair Grounds, and
was soon consumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

SHARP REBrKE-The following sharp
rcbakc'' is going the rounds Of the secular
pres with great acceptance:
II have seen Il woman protesting to love
Christ more than the world clad in silk dress
costing : -: making up and trimming of same,
so: honuct apoIogytnr one 80: velvet man
tic $Ijn diamond RIM, $500; watch chain. ring,
and other trapplngS, $500: total 81, !N-aIl
hung upon one trail, dying worm.
i have seen her. at meeting in behalf of
hnnclc>> wanderers in New York, wipe her
eyes upon IN expensive embroidered handker-
chief =: The story OF their sutterings, and when
l,. contribution box came round, take from a
w.lEti.Icl lorte-nonaie Of COSBY workmanship
twenty FIVE cents to aid the society to promote
their welfare. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Solicitor General Bristow, of the department
ofiustice, has rendered his resignation, and it
has been accepted, to take effect next week.
lie has accepted the Office of chairman of the
board Of construction and solicitor of the South
ern Pacific railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

The New York World regards the recent
liberal endowment of the Columbian College, in
Washington, by Mr.. Corcoran, as affording as
surance that the desideratum Of great nation
al university is to be attained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Mr.. w. F. Turner, highly respected citi
zen, of Nippon, Jefferson county, W. Va.
died in Baltimore yesterday Of heart disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

PRoGRESS or THE VALLEY RAILROAD
COL H. W. Hartman, contractor on the Valley
Railroad, on Tuesday started fifty hands to
work on sections - and %, commencing at a
point three miles from Staunton and extending
to the five mile post The force will shortly
be increased This makes all the sections un-
der construction, except No. 10, near Harrison
burg. The bridge of Middle River is rapidly
progressing. One of the piers, 20 feet high,
has been completed, and the contractor, MIR.
Smith, of Maryland, is hard at work on the
others. -iTuuui,m INDICATOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun says that the Secretary of the Treas
ury will call the attention of Congress, 10 his
forthcoming annual report, to the status of the
forty-four millions Of dollars Of legal tender
notes, retired by Secretary McCulloch, and OF
the proposed reissue Of the same, in order that
all doubtful construction Of the law in question
may be displaced. 1t will also serve the OPP
portunity to test the sense of Congress as to
the further expansion of the volume Of curren-
cy to meet the demand of alleged business in
terestS in the South and West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Through the courtesy Of Mr.. l.: B. Hoof
Purser in the Pacific Mail Steamship Colorado
we have files Of the Yokohama, Japan, Gazette
to the LIST nit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

IHoHoGlIERED SHEEr,-Wc learn that Jno
llunrrhricS, esq, Of Surratts District, in this
county. has sold twelve of his thorough Cots
void Ewes to Matthew Harrison esq, Of Lees
burg, Loudoun county, Va. These sheep
were exhibited by Mr.. Harrison at the Los
dnun County Agricultural Society. on Wednes-
day, and doubtless received the premium for
that grade. Mr.. llumphres contemplates re-
moving to Texas. there 10 enter upon sheep
huSbantry Oh large Scac-the grassy plains
Of that tar.otf State being peculiarly adapted
for the purpose Of sheep raising. Mr.. Hum.
phric> will carry with him to his new home the
best wishes of our people for his future pros
pcrity -MrIJ~o' .Ml Prince Georgian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Gu Saturday night last, about dark, three
prisoners confined in the Jail of Wythe county
escaped thercfrom, making their exit by the
front door
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

The State Fair at Richmond closed yester-
day. The attendance was large but the exhi-
hilton fell far below expectation. S. S. Brad
ford, Of Culpeper, took premiums for cattle and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

By the registration just closed in New York
the population in that city would appear to be
less than that Of Philadelphia. This is strange!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

In consequence Of indispcsition, Col. With
ers will not be able to fulfill his appointment
at Winchester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

We have received specimen number Of the
AIdine for 1878, published in New FORK and
beautifully illustrated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-11-02

Littell's Living Age, for this week, has been
received, containing its usual variety of inter-
esting selections from the foreign magazines