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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-16

SENATOR WILSON had an interesting inter
view with the President, this morning.
in the course of which Mr.. Wilson alluded
TO current rumOr that the president had
avowed his purpose to pack the convention for
himself. The president declared that he had
never spoken a word to living man in regard
to his denomination, and he added, There are
many persons in the country who deserve the
nomination more than do, and will do every-
thing in my power to aid the election of such
man if he is nominated" He said that he hoped
that the convention would not be made up of
offce-holders, but that it would represent the
people.
Republicans who have just arrived from New
Hampshire say that Senator Patterson is sure of
reelection. They also say that the victory is
greatly uue " him and his efforts.-Wass. Co.
Springfield Ocpubi;caU
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The TARIF BILL of the finance committee
was under discussion in the Senate yesterday
Mr. Sherman, chairman OF the committee
stated that the tariff could be safely retlnced
twenty one millions, but he warned the Senate
that the duties on no other articles could be re-
duced If tea and coffee were placed on the free
list. He declared that the tariff was fifty per
cent, higher now than in 49, and favored re.
duction OF duties on textile fabrics, which he
admitted were enormously protected since the
internal revenue tax on the domestic article had
been abolished.
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Of general District business, and he thought the
memorialists should be required to close ne X
week, excluding those two days. The material
interests of the District were suffering on ac-
count of this investigation, aud some time for
closing it should be fixed upon.
The committee ordered that the memorialists
close their side OF the case next week, and 4. al
hereafter but one counsel should examine eacL
witness.
Mr.. Green submitted the following
LETTER FROM Mr.. SHEPHERD:
BoAkp OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Mr.. Samuel L. Phiiiips, Wassiasioa, d. e:
TRY :ssn &: . Il sa': d:
' Question i. The number of men employed in VIA,
clerks, surerintendents Of days work or coltrac'
1Hss
Answer; The total number is two hundred and
9ss:s,ica:, II. III .sa ", The .mo.n. .ppro
sia Ssssons Tor sn Of ne a. nc sss
tary and Board Of Public Woris slso. tie an IS
:as nd s:
-. The amount sppseIIiated for judicial expense o
si s e s sse ss &:
ss :'S Ses for Ss BE- ss
eoyernmeLt, infludine all indebtedpees incurred or
; r Purr1.es By the Board of Public Works and
Answers to Questions II, III and Nv. The an
sI PsSe g n % ae
nying statements Of Auditor, marked A. and
.eussiisn ". The number d sssisssis use.r the
srEs sSd s%p S thai are n OF
have leen, raid fer services in the Office Of ss. a.
Answer: The onice Of Attorney for the District.
70 pr 1s1s ssd IN Of n. Dr
B atieL heretofore furnished images ia ara - +,
printed eitimon, will be found tie chief ans yer e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-16

The JAPANESE EMBASSY were entertained
lastevenng at dinner given by Senior Roberts
the Spanish minister TO the United States. A
dele CATION consisting OF seventeen members of
the Embassy and headed by Tameyossi Hida,
Commissioner of Dock Yards, Public Works
Department of Japan, left for PHILADELPHIA
Yesterday on invitation of the city authorities
The Rev. DIR. j. p. Newman has been invited
by Mr.. De Long, to explain to the Embassy the
peculiar organization of the various Christian
churches OF our country, their economy, modes
of worship, and the teachings of Christ in con.
trast with the doctrines of Confucius and the
Buddhist religion
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

S. V. R. R.-The stockholders of the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad held meeting at Front
Royal, Warren county, at which the directory
were ordered to issue first mortgage bonds, to
the amount of $685. 900 per mile instead of $780,
900, as provided in the contract. B. T. Gray
son, Esq, proxy for Page county, refused to
vote In the meeting giving as his reason that the
subscription of ST. 100000 subscribed by Philip
Collins, Esq, as agent for the Central Improve
ment Company, of Pennsylvania, was fraud,
and that through him this county should not
lend herself to any connivance at a fraudulent
transaction. A motion was made before the
Board of Supervisors of Page last week to re-
move Mr.. Grayson, and we learn that the move
originated with some Of the officers of the Rail-
road or Central improvement Company.
Mr.. Grayson is sustained by nine-tenths of the
people Of the county, and has no objection when
the road is built as agreed upon to placing the
bonds in the hands of the contractors. 1t IS
stated that the road as far as Luray will be put
under contract during this month Page Cour-
Ter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Hook AND LADDER CoMPANY.-A meeting for
the purpose of organizing Hook and Ladder
Company, met in Firemen's Hall, last Friday
night, when Geo. NJ. Harrison, Esq, was called
to the chair, and VIM Fl. Weller appointed Sec
rotary.
1t appeared that thirty young men of the city
had enrolled themselves as members, it was de-
termined to proceed with the election of officers;
whereupon the following gentlemen were unani-
mously chosen:
G. NJ. Harrison, LIST Commander
G. W. Miller, End /"
W. Fl. Weller, Secretary;
Isaac Witt, Treasurer.
Messrs. J. Howard Wayt, Jos. E. Rollins and
W. B. McChesney were appointed committee
to draft bylaws, &c, for the government of the
Company.
Messrs. Witt, c. L. Cooke, and s. N. Miller
were appointed a comm ittee to select suitable
uniform for adoption by the Company.
1t was ordered that the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the city papers.
Meeting then adjourned to meet on Friday
evening next at 81 o'clock P. NJ. 1t is desirable
that every member should be present.
W. H. WELLER, Secretary
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

t5oPsol10Ot. iVt1j IoTl.
Mr.. Vindicator-As an item of news, 1 will
communicate the following fact. On North
Mountain west of Whiskey Creek, Messrs. Jo
Johns. VIM. Shirley and Robt. s. Farrar, hav-
ing ascertained that Bear, whose track meas
ured some seven inches across the foot, had been
feasting upon yea old steer, which mad late
ly died, determined to watch and kill him. So
last night they placed themselves in ambush
some 20 yards from the dead steer and awaited
the Bear. But whilst old Morpheus laid hold on
the trio Bruin laid hold upon the carcass, and
having dragged it some 40 yards, ate his fill
without molestation, and decamped.
They are determined to repeat the effort to-
night, and it is to be hoped with better success
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13
Died..

On Sunday, the 9Th inst, at the residence Of
Mrs Welder, near Arbor Hill, Miss Nancy Pal
mer, at an advanced age.
At Grand Tower, Jackson county, Illinois, on
August the 18th, 1872, Mrs, Martha Jane Wheel.
er, wife of William H. H. Wheeler, formerly OF
Augusta county, aged II years.
On the 9Th, inst, at the residence of his son
in Waynesboro' Mr.. Alexander Bruce, father OF
Geo. A. Bruce, Esq, in the ssth year of his age
On the 18th inst, at his residence in Waynes-
boro, Joseph Morrison, Esq, after lingering
affection, in the soth year Of his age.
On August 10th, of Cancer, at her residence
near Sherando, Mrs. Rachel Balsley, In the 64th
year of her age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

A contest is going on in the Montgomery Mes
senger between the "Wild Yak and 'tDolly
Varden'' Base Ball Clubs, as to point of
etiquette, law or something of the kind, of the
game If men would decide such issues with a
plow, jack-plane, lathe, or something of that
sort, instead of striking ball with stick &C.,
"a fit amusement for little boys) they would re-
feet credit on tn emselyes and add to the general
prosperity, instead Of usalessy wasting their
time. Nothing nauseates the reading public
more than notices of Base Ball Matches-they
feel disgust for Match and players and invariably
skip the whole thing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

ROANOKE CoLLEGR-ORENIEG OF TWENTIETH
SEss1oN.-We are pleased to chronicle the fact
that the exercises of the twentieth session Of
Roanoke College opened yesterday under more
favorable auspices than any former session of
fresh arrivals to the already large attendance of
old and new students. Students were present
yesterday representing as many as fourteen
States, which is the most striking evidence of
the wide popularity of the College. The session
promises to be one of unprecedented prosperity.
We welcome the young gentlemen into our
midst. Their presence adds life to our little
town, and we feel assured they will find their
stay among us both pleasant and profitable
In
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

CRY FREE SCHOOLS The schools for white
Children will be opened on Monday next, the
l4th inst. Persons desiring to enter children
are required to register them with P. Byron
Hoge, Esq, the clerk of the Board of Trustees,
before sending them to the schools Under the
order of the Circuit Court of Augusta, in execu-
ton OF the provisions of the will of Mrs. Shayers,
the Board of Trustees of the City Free Schools
will appoint three scholars to attend the Auguss
ia F. Seminary, three to attend the Va Insti-
tute, three to attend Stauutcn Academy for the
ensuing session, where they will be entitled to
receive the benefit of tuition in the ordinary
branches free of charge. The Board of Trustees
will hold meeting on Saturday next the l4th
instant, at o'clock, at the office Of Fl. M Bell,
Esq, President of the Board, for the purpose of
filing these appointments. Applications for
them will be filed with the clerk of the Board
before the day of meeting.
The schools for the colored children will be
opened as soon as competent teachers can be Sc
cured for them.
Parents are urged to register their children as
early as practicable, in order that they may be
properly assigned, and that proper provisions
may be made to accommodate and teach all the
children.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

From a list ofloyal claimants for damages for
property destroyed by the U. S. troops during
the war, we find the following number in the
several counties in this locality: Albemare 9.
Allegheny 3, Amherst s, Augusta 81, Bedford 4,
Campbell H. Clarke 80, Culpeper A, Fairfax
It's, Frederick 43, Highland 2, Madison 4, Mel
son 7, Orange IA, Page 9, Roanoke 4, Rockbridge
I, Rockingham 1876, Shenandoah "a. In the
whole State of Va. the number is, at present,
1e06
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

wEsr POINT CADETS The examinations of
candidates for admission into the Military Acad-
emy as cadets have been completed, and in the
list to be admitted are the following :: l.. L..
Bruff, E. s. Farrow and Joseph B. Boyle, of Ma
ryland; John G. Gresham and Albert G.. Har-
man, of Virginia F P Fremont, John F. Gull
foyle, VIM R. Hamilton, F. H. Hardie, W. A.
Trimball, John Pitcher, Hamilton Rowan, Rben
Smith, Jr., and John R. Williams, at large.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

AT WoRK.-A corps of Engineers for the
Washington Cincinnati and St. Louis Railroad
arrived in Harrisonburg yesterday, and went to
work this morning surveying the route between
shis place and Bridgewater. Maj Borst is in
earnest about building this road. -Harrison6urg
Enferprise.
This looks as if our friends in Highland AMI
West Va. were to have, at an early day, their
section opened up by direct railroad communica.
ton with the Valley. We trust the time may
not be long DELAYED.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

This is the last month that internal revenue
stamps will have to be fixed to legal documents,
as the new law abolishing all stamp duties i'm
posed by schedule B., except the tax of two cents
upon bank checks, drafts or orders, takes effect
on the first of October.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

1t was not the Lutheran Church but the Par
sonage which was completed at Bethlehem and
is now occupied by the Minister, Rev. l.. A. Fox
Our informant was mistaken, which givss US the
opportunity to congratulate this congregation
lin not only having house of worship, but also
ia comfortable home for their spiritual adviser
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

We invite especial attention to the offer of a
Drug Store, in Richmond, for sale. 1t is a nice
establishment, located at a prominent point, near
where the Free Bridge will terminate, and with
the reconstruction of the Spotswood Hotel,
likely to be done in the near future, it will be
one Of the most desirable Business Stands in the
City. 1t will be sold on accommodating terms,
and, as large and paying business can be built
up, by energetic men, it will be to the interest
of any of our readers, desiring to ngage in such
a business, to communicate as directed in the
advertisement
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

The DELMoNIco OF STAUNToN Jas. A. Ar
mentrout Co., have fitted up the old stand of
s. Mandelbaum, on Augusta Street, as first
class Confectionery and Ladies' Restaurant
The Confectionery and rear room have hand
somely papered by Mr.. Hewett the latter being
intended for the benefit of the ladies, as private
Ice Cream and Oyster Saloon. In the rear a
brick building is going up as bakery, &C., by
which they will not only be able to supply bread
cakes, &c, to those desiring them, but also serve
oysters and other things in season for the ladies
and in the neatest style. Such an institution has
long been needed here and we give three cheers
for Armentrout, the Delmonco of Staunton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13
Married..

On Sept. the 4th, by the Rey. W. Whitescar-
yer, at Messy Greek Iron Works, Augusta coun-
tty, Va, Prof. Edgar A. Tomkins, of Meridian,
Miss, to Miss Regina Forrer, daughter OF the
late Daniel Forrer, of Augusta. No cards.
In Mason City, West Va, September 9th,
1872, at the residence of James Waddell, Esq,
by Rev. F. s. Davis, DR.. P. H. Clarke, OF Au-
gusta, Va, to Miss Matte A. Waddell, OF Mason
City.
On Sept. 18th, at the residence of the officiating
minister, by Rev. W. A. Whatsoever, W. H.
Foley, of Mt. Crawford, to Miss Susie G. Har-
man, of Mt. Scion.
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@e~%-~

A correct Likeness and sketch of the eventful
life of Jas. E. A. Gibbs, of Rockbridge, the in
ventor Of the Wilcox i Gibbs Sewing Machine,
and well known to all our readers, appears in
the last number Of the my Chimney Corner,
under their regular heading "Selfmade men Of
our times y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Mr. A. Richardson has associated with him
Mr.. Geo. R. Bell, son of J Wayt Bell, ESQ.,, in
the Grocery and Produce business. They have
moved into the old stand of Splitter & Hunter,
Augusta Street, where they propose to conduct
the business on an extended scale.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13
THURSDAY, Sept. 9Th,

last issue
THURSDAY, Sept. 9Th.
Lindsey vs. Stover's Ex'or-decided on yes
terday by divided Court Motion by the ap-
pellant for re-hearing made and held under
advisement.
Newtons Elk or vs. Bushong and al-argument
concluded by Judge Shelley for appellants
Time taken by the Court for consideration.
Bowman, ST., vs. McChesney-upon a super
sedeas to a Judgment of the Circuit Court of Au.
gusta county. Partly argued by Judge Fuhz
for appellant.
FRIDAY, Sept. 9Th.
Bowman, Sr., ys- McChesney-argument con.
cluded by Col. Baldwin for appellee and Judge
Fultz for appellant. Time taken by the Court
for consid Grafton
Campbell's Ex'ors vs. Campbell's Ex'or and
al-upon supersedeas to decree of the Circuit
Court of Highland county. Argument com
menced by Judge Fultz for appellant.
George G. Grattan qualified as counsel.
SATURDAY, Sept. 18th.
Campbells Elk ors vs Campbell's Ex'or and
al.-argument concluded by Judge Fultz for ap
pellant and T. j. Niche for appellees.
James B. Dorman qualified as counsel.
TUESDAY, Sept. 10.
Upon petition of Michael Eary, an appeal il
allowed and a supersedeas granted to a deere,
of the Circuit Court of Rockingham in the cast
of John Landes vs. John Bowman and Others
Bond required in the sum of So, 600.
Campbell vs. Campbell and others-upon al
appeal from the Circuit Court of Highland :
Further heard upon the transcript of the record
and argued by Niche and Robertson for appel
lees, and continued for further hearing.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. IL.
Wartmann vs. Yost-upon supersedeas to
decree of the Circuit Court of Rockingham. Re
versed.
Bowman us. McChesney-upon superseded
to decree Of the Circuit Court of Augusta. AT
frmed.
Harris and al u.s. Fulton's Elk or-upon mo
ton for new bond. Unless bond is given OF
or before the Goth of this month, the case will b
dismissed.
Campbell 0s. Campbell. Further argued b.
Judge Robertson for appellees, and continued TO
further hearing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

With the present d. outh staring us in the face
and the probability of considerable accession
to our population in the next two or three years.
our City Council would do we'll to commence the
consideration of the question of securing bet
ter supply of water.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Mr. P. Nielsen has established Soap and Cam
die Factory in Stanton, q much needed institu-
ton. He proposes to compete with Northern
prices and and better articles, and will pay cash
for Tsllow and Grease.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Messrs. Efinger, Craig & Co., Real Estate
Agents, sold through VIM. Easton & Co., of Cor
louisville the farm of Mr.. Heroine Opie, $50
acres, to two English gentlemen, Messrs. Green
and Gayle, for $l5, 0Go One of these gentlemen
is a clergyman and has five grown and unmar-
ried sons, We give these gentlemen cordial
welcome to our midst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.-As sur
v viving Executor of John Churchman decd,
I offer at private sale, the 'Glendy Farm" con-
tanning near ESQ Acres, on Mill Creek, about
four miles from staunton, on the Barterbrook
road, adjoining Eskridge Marshall and Donaghe.
II is first quality slate land, unsurpassed as
grass and wheat farm; is we'll watered, and
there can be made on it thirty-ive acres of capt.
tai meadow-there are about one hundred acres
Of No. timber-rendered very valuable by rea-
son of its proximity to Staunton by good roads.
The building omit is new unfinished log house.
The tract can be conveniently divided into two
farms-is in neghborhood of pleasant society,"
and is convenient to schools, churches and mar
kets, and lies in sight of the Valley Railroad
Also another farm about four and half miles
from Staunton, on the Gross Keys Road, con-
tanning 1913 Acres, adjoining Cochran, Gil
keson, Paris and others, Mill Creek runs
through 1t and affords sufficient power for ma
chinery has on il aboutffteen acres of meadow,
several fine Springs, Dwelling House, Barn and
other houses, and about thirty acres of timber,
and is admirably adapted for fruit, grape and
market garden.
will show the premises to any one desiring
to purchase.
TERMS LIBERAL.
JOHN s. CHURCHMAN,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Hastings Court, Judge John Green Smith pre-
siding
Jas. W. Baldwin resigned the position of Reg
istrar and Chesley Trout was appointed and
qualified as his successor.
No other matter of general interest TRANSFERRED
the time of the Court being taken up in the con-
sideration of individual cases.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Our Sherando correspondent will accept
thanks for several items from that locality Do so
again, and let our friends in other localities do
likewise, and the "VlNDIcAr TOR" will be, as is de-
sired, the great local paper of this section.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

MARKET HoUsE.-On Saturday last the Stalls
at Market House were rented to parties at the
prices following
No. l, to c. W Parker, for 1855 No. 2, to
q. W. LYMAN & Co., for 1914; No. g. to Ed.
Parker, for 5000; No. 4 to - Barton, for
1895; No. 8, to Reeves Cats, for $l25; No. 6,
to Brush, for SOL; No. I, to Charles
Brown, Colored, for $lol, and No. 8, to JOS P.
Asst, for $l05.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

HANDsoME.-The lettering done by Messrs.
Stafford h Hewett on the windows of the office
of Berkeley 8 Fountain, Gen. Agents of the
Piedmont & Arlington Life Insurance Co., on
Augusta Street
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

Dry is the cry from Sherando, and the wa
tiers low. This is singular word from this To-
cality whose streams are fed by multitude of
the finest springs in chrstendom. But with a
drouth, even these streams must fail and saw
logs pile high at the mills.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

The rumor of the death of Robt. Bishop,
generally circulated and believed here some
months since, is, are pleased to say, not true,
as he arrived in our City yesterday, and, though
looking badly, bids fair to remain among US for
some years to come
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

STRANGERS visiting our City, will find large
and well assorted stock of Boots, Shoes, &C., fol
Gentlemen, Boys, Ladies, Misses, Children and
Infants Of the best makes, at WELLER Boot,
Shoe and Hat EmDorium june2S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

pg- The ladies say it is impossible for them
to pass Armentrout & Co.'S Confectionery with
out stopping, and harder to leave without buy
ing. dec1
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

CRY CoUEcIL.-The regular meeting of the
Council was held on the Bird inst.
The Gommittee Fire Department recon-.
mended the repairing OF Hand Engine, fixing
Greek st various points for use of Steam Engine,
procuring Gum Suction Hose for Steam Engine,
erecting rain water tank at Engine House 70,
Steam Engine. the procuring of apparatus fol
Hook and Ladder Company, and uniforming A
r. Company which were adopted
Accounts, amounting to $753.6O were al
lowed.
An ordinance defining the duties of the Engine
man were passed.
Jas. H. Waters was elected Chief Engineer OF
Fire Department until September LIST, 1878.
The petition of Mrs. Hurley and others to
change the bed of Lewis Creek, and the con tract
with vestry of Episcopal Church were referred
to appropriate Committees.
The sum of $73 80 was appropriated to O. OF
Poor in Ward No. l, for support of poor for
August. q ~
0. Smith was allowed to improve Lewis Street,
along the Episcopal Church Lot, at his own
cost.
The Treasures monthly report showed bal
ance in the Treasury August 3lst of $l73 IS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

NoTIoB TO THE LADIES OF STAUNroN The
ladies of the several Congregations of this place
who are interested in the effort about to be made
to put in order the Confederate Soldiers Gene
terry, are requested to assemble in the basement
of the Lutheran Church, at eIeuen o'clock next
Monday morning. 1t is hoped that there will
be full meeting.
Sept 18th, 1872. The LADY MANAGERS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-13

A bar keeper in Harrisonburg, in order to Sc
cure license to SELL under the late action Of the
Council, is required to give bond of 49, 900 to
keep sober himself and not allow any one else to
get drunk on his premises-to close up at 10 P
M. and on Sunday, and not to allow Minors to
enter his bar-room.