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Important Decision by the Court
of Appeals.

The Court Of Appeals sitting in this
place, on Wednesday last rendered decis-
ion in the case of Hiib Us Peyton, of which,
we are Informed, it is important the legal
profession should be advised.
This case, which was, through some in
advertence, published in 21st Grattap, page
1856, whilst motion to rehear the same was
pending, was reheard at the present term of
the Court before full bench and by ma
jority Of the Court the Judgment of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta was affirmed. The
effect of this decision is to reverse the decis-
ion reported in 21st Grattan, and to give
the plaintiff below only the value of the
Confederate money loaned, as of the date Of
the loan, with interest
The maj ority Of the Court held that Sec
2, of the adjustment act of March, 1866, ap.
piled to all contracts for the loan of Confed-
crate money, or with reference to such mon
ey as standard of value, made between the
LIST of January, 1862, and the 10th of
April, 1865; and that, although the con.
tract specifies the kind of money in which it
is to be discharged, parol evidence is admis.
sible to prove what was the true understand
ing and agreement of parties at the time Of
the contract, as to the kind of money in
which it might be discharged.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06
Louisville Convention.

This Side Show at Louisville, nominated
Charles O'Conor of New York for President
and John Quincy Adams Of Massach usetts
for Vice President.
A telegram from Mr.. O'Conor in reply to
ratification of his nomination, urges the Sc
lection of some one else and that they leave
him to private life.
The ''delegates' to the Convention seem
to have been self-appointed, none of the
names from Virginia which appear in their
proceedings being familiar in public life now
in Virginia. On the Committee on Creden.
tials wasJ. Bethun, of Virginia; ON Organ
ization. Fl. Fl. Reed, OF Virginia and as
Vice President, George D. Parker, of Vir-
ginia.'
Such was no doubt the character of the
delegates from other States. The most that
concerns us now, is the situation of the few
Southern men who participated in that Side
Show and who in November next, when they
vote for O'Conor, must know that in reality
there is no possible chance for his election,
but on the contrary, will, as far as their votes
can avail, aid in the election of Gen. Grant
Even Gen. Wise, who is bitter opponent
Of Horace Greeley, says in his letter to Gen.
Early that,
II agree with you in respect to the pro-
posed Louisville Convention. 1t can have
no hope, of course, Of the election of Dem
ocrat, and the only construction as to its
motive will be that il is or was intended to
divide the opposition to Grant"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

During the progress of the late canvass in
North Carolina it was said by the Conserva.
tives that considerable number of the SUP.
porters Of Caldwell. the Radical candidate
for Governor, would in the Presidential
election vote for Greeley. We now fud it
stated in the Raleigh Neos that General R.
M. Henry, Of Buncomb county, one of the
ablest and most influential Republicans in
Western North Carolina, who supported
Caldwell, in the State election, is now on
the stump for Greeley and Brown, and is
making effective speeches in favor of the
Liberal cause. The News says:
His accession to the Greeley cause will
produce split among the white Republi
cans Of the West.
Our advices from Gen. Henry's district
are to the effect that our majority there in
November will be largely in excess of wha,
it was in August
Gen. Henry's name is tower Of strength
among the Republicans, and as be has de-
termined to throw his whole energies into
the Reform movement, We shall look for
ward to a general stampede from the Radi
ca! camp across the Blue Ridge before The
Presidential election = Whiq.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

STANLEY AND THE QuEEN.-Lomdon,
September. Lord Granville has present
ed to Mr.. Stanley magnificent snuff-box
from the Queen, accompanied by letter in
which his lordship says: II have great
satisfaction in conveying to you, by com
mand of the Queen, her Majesty's high sp-
probation Of the prudence and zeal which
you have displayed in opening communica-
ton with DR.. Livingstone. and relieving her
Majesty from all anxiety, which, in common
with her subjects, she had felt in regard to
the fate Of that distinguished Traveller The
Queen desires me To express her thanks for
the service you have thus rendered, tngeth-
er with her Majesty eongra'nlatie4e.ter your
having so successfully carried GU, the mis-.
sion you so arlessly undertook Her Ma.
jesty also desires me to request you- accep-
lance of the memorial which accompanies
this letter."
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The Baltimor Gazette calls the attention
of the Democratic State Executive, Commit
tee of Pennsylvania to the Fact t'.a' the bor-
der counties of that State arc now s,ting col.
onized with negroes bronghs ia large num-
bers from Virginia Our correspondent,
upon whose letters this statement is based
speaks from personal knowledge He saw
the trains passing OYER the Washington
county road, running from Wevertowa to
Hagerstown; thence by che Cumberland
Valley road to various parts of Psnnsylva-
MIA. Already Que cargo Of negroes, brought
from Charlestown, Va, has been sent to
Chambersburg and ano1h"r f.4m II iris
onburg, Va, has been forwardes! TO Harris
burg. Each lot was accom-: .auied by white
man, who had all tickets All the negroes
we're young men, none Of them being appsr-
emily over thirty years Of age.
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Hon. John T. Harris
NOMINATED ON FIRST BALLOT |

The Conservative Convention of the TIL
Congressional District assembled in the
Court House in Staunton, with full delega
tions, representing 15,48S Conservative vo
tiers.
Col. Jas. E. Stewart, of Page was chosen
temporary President and made an effective
address. Rev. Jno. E. Massie of ATbemarle
was chosen Permanent President. His ad
dress, on taking the Chair, was able and elo.
quent and was received with immense ap-
plause. so
Mr.. Addison Cochran, of Augusta,
placed in nomination Hon. Jno. T. Harris,
and Mr.. J. G. James, of Fluvanna, Hon.
B. 7. Duke, in short and appropriate ad-
dresses.
1t being decided that the Conservative
vote in the last Gubernatorial Convention
should be the basis Of representation, and
that majority of said votes should decide
the choice Of the Convention, the first bal
lot was taken. resulting as follows: for
Hon. John T. Harris 10,416 votes; for
Hon. R. T. W. Duke SOP votes, and
Judge Harris was announced by the Chair as
the nominee of the Convention.
On motion of Gen. Hill, Of Albomarle,
seconded by Mr.. James, of Goochland, the
nomination Of Judge Harris was declared
unanimous.
A number Of gentlemen from the several
counties made inspiriting addresses, promis-
ing the undivided Conservative vote for
Judge Harris.
A committee was then appointed to wait
on Judge Harris and inform him of his nom
ination. Mr.. Harris shortly after appeared
and made most happy address and the
Convention adjourned, the best feeling having
prevailed and all leaving with determine
ton to secure the success Of the Conserva-
tive nominee for Congress, and of Greeley
and Brown,
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A CANDIDATE PULLING FODDER FOR A
VoTE The Rome (Ga Commercial tells
good story on Dr. Powers, one of the can.
didates for sheriff of that county, to the effect
that Powers lately stopped to talk with a
man who, with his two daughters, was pul.
ling fodder in field On the roadside. The
man wouldn't stop pulling fodder and the
Doctor, in order to keep alongside of him,
commenced pulling the fodder in the row he
was walking in. When he had got fairly
settled down to it the farmer says: Excuse
me minute, while I step over to the house
you just knock along with the girls here, .
and he left. At this the girls Just made
the fodder fly, going down their rows in
double-quick time. The Doctor manfully
went in, hand over hand, shucked his coat
and did his level best He painted, be
sweated, and yet he showed along under the
broiling sun while the farmer was in his
piazza with his pipe lit, taking it cool, and
laughing in his sleeves. In about an hour
he went out to the field and released the
Doctor. They say the Doctor never limited
"sherif'' to him, but jerked up his coat and
left; and now he don't 60 in fodder-felds
for votes-he lodges 'em.
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FOR CONGRESS-7TH. DISTRICT:
HOW. JOHN n. H.aRRIS

No man in the South is so insane as to
suppose by the election Of Horace Greeley
they will secure all that is due to the South
ernpeople, whose only crime, as some would
call it, was persistent effort to secure what
they deemed their inalienable rights, guar.
anteed, as they understood it, by strictly
construed Constitution. We repeat that
they are not SO infatuated as that, but they
I do expect modicum Of relief from partizan
Legislation and political persecution. They
are willing to meet half way the awakening
liberal sentiment of the North and hope that
the moral effect of Greeley's election will be
;umense
The election Of Gen. Grant for another
four years term is but the endorsation Of his
course for the past four years-is but a
license for the prosecutions, prescriptions
and corruption which have characterized his
administration in it's conduct towards the
South. 1t is but guarantee of the contin-
uance Of the corrupt officials of the South,
at the point Of lhe bayonet, under whose
rule our Southern Sisters have been mulcted
for millions of indebtedness more than owed
before the war.
The election Of Greeley, whose honesty,
like his consistency is acknowledged, guar
antees change Of officials change from
corrupt to honest officials relief to the
tax-burdened South which can not be over
estimated. It will increase the liberal feel
ing which now pervades the North, until
they recognize the fact that the South is no
longer the turbulent faction they have been
taught by Radical politicians to believe, but
on the other hand, only DESTROYS of equal
rights and privileges With the other sections
Of the Union.
When such are the effects of the election
Of Greeley and Grant, no Southern man,
white or colored should hesitate. One and
all should unite in the hearty support Of
Greeley and Brown, as the institution of q
new era Of good feeling between all classes
not only Of the South and North, but in the
South, which must rebound to the greatest
good to the whole Country.
Let one and all, then, come to the sup.
port of Greeley and Brown, as the only tick.
ct which will secure and honest, equal and
Just administration, and progressive and
prosperous future to the country, unequaled
by its past.
The day, the hour, and the feeling are
most propitious the candidates are honest
and are the national heralds of reform
and good will. See to it that malcontents
are not countenanced and that the honest
voice Of the people is heard. 1t will re-echc
the sentiment of the men who have sacrificed
position and party to lead the country to s
real peace and genuine and lasting pros
perity.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore SYN
The Louisville Convensioss---Tso-
litfcal Notes from North CARROLL
ma, Maine, &c.
WASHINGTON, September 1.-The prom
lnent topic Of conversation among the politi-
clans here is the Blanton Duncan business
and the close Identification of the Grant ad-
ministration Herewith The accusation that
$4,000 has been placed to Duncap's credit
in bank here, to be used by him in carry
ing on his straight-out convention scheme,
has not been denied and seems not likely to
be, and may therefore be set down as true
A prominent lawyer writing to this CITY
from Greensboro, n c., says: II think
the full strength of the radical party in this
State was brought out in the last election.
We are confident (even admitting the 1 500
majority of Caldwell to be an honest return
Of the vote) that we can carry North Caro-.
lima by at least 5000 for Mr.. Greeley in
November, for two reasons First-Many
Republicans who voted for Caldwell will
vote Mr.. Greeley. while,the entire conserva.
tive vote (save few insignificant exceptions)
will be cast also for Mr. Greeley. Second
IL VIII 10 iH;PossIDle IoF the Radicals to
bring the same influences, monetary and 9TH
erwise, to bear in this State in November
which were used by them in the recent
election /; the presidential election being
general, other States will require considera.
ton at their hands, which will relieve us 10
the extent Of a civil liberty victory in this
State" "a
Notwithstanding the often repeated asser-
tons in administration circles and elsewhere
that Perham, the Republican candidate for
reelection to the gubernatorial chair in
Maine will carry the State by an overwhelm.
ing majority, it appears that Gov Perham
himself don't think it will be such an easy
job. On Saturday letter was received ID
this city from him by prominent official,
in which he asked the official to be sure and
have all the voters in Maine who are en-
ployed in the public departments to be sent
home to vote. 9i t4l
Similar letters have been received from
the Republican candidates for Congress, and
permission to each resident of Maine has
been given by the heads of the departments
for two.weeks' leave Of absence 'f9
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06
EDITORIAL BRETITZES.
Mark Twain has gone to Europe.

Mark Twain has gone to Europe.
One widow to every 800 inhabitants in
San Francisco.
Popham is running as an Independent Re-
publican Candidate for Congress in-the Pc.
tersburg District
General Mcclellan was hobnobbing Sat-
urday with Brigham Young and other Nor
mon officials in Utah.
A sufferer at one Of the mountain houses
says 'the flies come down to breakfast at
the sound of the gong
Frost prevailed several mornings during
the past week in the mountains Of Va, rem
dering fires quite comfortable.
The question, Had St Paul wife, or
was the great apostle wiaower is being
discussed in tho Baltimore american.
Mrs. Partington does not believe in shak-
ing hands across 'the bloody sarcasm -
Most of the old women agree with her.
Omaha City has $1,000 population-1s
years ago its site was wild prairie, the
abode Of Only Indians and wild animals.
| Peaches, which sell for 15cts basket in
New York, sell at Sets a piece in Boston.
The "Modern Athenians' don't like this.
The land of Western farm is described
as being so wet that the owner hoes his corn
with dipper and digs his potatoes with a
hook and line. F
The report that Miss Ida Greeley is en-.
gagged to be married is premature. She is
engaged to be mistress Of the White House
after the 18th of March.
The English fruit crop is complete fail
ure-not only apples, pears. and peaches,
but the smaller fruits and berries. The
! cold weather in March destroyed the buds
It was Gov. McClerg and not Gov
Brown who wanted to have the Constitution
turned into a Creed. The Liberal candi-
date for the Vice-Presidency is not a sectari-
an and not fool.
An Administration Office holder, who has
been out West on an electioneering tour, is
responsible for the staten ent that 4 900
Kentucky negroes have been colonized in
Indiana to vote at the October election
there
The State debt of Louisiana is said to be
more than $50, 1000, 900, against SIS, OOO,-
600 up to and including 1867 !; and the City
debt of New Orleans increased, in four
years, $40, 100000 These are some of the
beauties of keeping Grant and his pets in
office.
There is very urgent desire on the part
of both Liberals and Democrats in Maine to
have Mr.. Sumner take part in the canvass
in that State. He may be prevailed upon
to speak at Portland and Bangor, and per-
haps pay his respects to the memory Of the
late Mr.. Blaine on the way.
Cheering news from Maine. Steady
growth Of Liberal sentiment everywhere
Enthusiasm at the white heat. Speaker
Blaine on the anxious seat Tho Admins
tration Arithmetic.mau s out with column
ofagures. The party of Addition. Divis.
ion, and Silence set great store by their
Arithmetic man.
Mr.. Bowlea, of the Springfield Repu51i-
can, has struck out brilliant idea. He
thinks that-if Mr.. Greeley is elected he will
inoeulate bis subordinates with his passion
for industry, as Gen. Grant gave his subor-
dinates passion for cigars. Well, if bad
habits are contagious so are good, and who
knows but the election of Mr.. Greeley will
make the use Of cold water popular.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

Jas. r. Clarke, the abductor, Of Annie
Fewell, Of Manassas junction, noticed in
our last, and who was arrested and lodged
in jail. was shot, while in his cell, by a
brother Of the young lady. Fewei| fired
seven shots, two Of which took effect, result.
ing in Clarke's death on Sunday night
Fewell promptly gave himself up to the
officers of the law.
This was seemingly most cowaraGy set
although Jewell had great grievance
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are among the most valuable known, and may
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for all naladies which have their origin in pow
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This place has location of very great NATU-
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add to its attractions, and there are FINE ROADS
for Drives and Promenades in the immediate vi
cinity. The atmosphere is remarkably pure and
bracing, and there is an abundant supply of the
best Freestone Water. The Hotel is now open
for Visitors. Hotel Accommodations strictly
tirst-class. Lawn and Ballroom Music enlivens
the place, and Visitors have the use of Bowl
ing ALLEY and Billiard Saloon FREE OF CHARGE.
On and after this date the following VERY
MODERATE RATES will be charged
BOARD PER DAY, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .. 200
60 WEEK, ....................... 1880
- : !" MONTH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS O. 90
@> For full account of the medicinal prop
critics Of the Mineral Waters of Stribling Springs,
see the Stribling Springs Circular, which will be
found on the cars of G. & O. R r., at most of
the Watering Places, or can be procured by wri-
ting to 4ai1aa S. GOODE, Sup't oa 4
aug3o-4t Stribling Springs, Va.
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The English Government is sending its

The English Government is sending its
soldiers to assist the farmers in harvesting
their crops, while the U. s. Government,
under the dictates Of GRAFT, continues to
send forth its soldiers to prevent the gather
ing Of crops by arresting its farmers, and its
judges stand ready to dispatch them to AL.
bany. This is the difference between the
two governments, and is very strong rea-
son why Grant should be thrust from place
and power.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

CHARLES F. BEvAN, M. D., Demonstration of
@ l Anatomy, ~
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The regular Session Of this School will begin
on October lst, 1872, and continue until Febru-
airy 18th, 1873. Clinicala and Didactic instruc-
ton thoroughly combined. q 5lda sb 81
Distinctions will be granted to all deserving
Students, and Certificates of Proficiency con-
ferred on those pursuing a special course
Terms of graduation are the same as in all regu-
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FEES: FEES: - M ST. Professors, sl2o
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Between nine hundred and thousand
papers support the Cincinnati nominees,
and some Of them arc the ablest journals in
the country.
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GREELEY AND GRANT INVITED TO C1Nc1N.
aATI,-Cincinmati, August 31.-The City
Council have passed resolution inviting
Greeley and Grant to visit the Exposition
on the Sd of September.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-06

CINCINNATI AND RICHMOND The Hunt
ington Independent of August Goth has the
following paragraph concerning the survey
of the route from Huntington to Cincinnati
for the extension of the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad to that city:
"The Southern Ohio. -Plinny Fisk,
General Echols, and D. W. Emmons, direc.
tors of the Southern Ohio railroad, left here
yesterday morning in company with g. G..
cambridge, civil engineer, with view of
locating the route up Symms creek, thence
to Dayton. Colonel Trimble, President Of
the road, will accompany them to Hilsboro'
This will settle the question SO far as the
symms Greek route is concerned The
contract for grading this route will be ad-
vertised in short time, and the work com
menced at once" lo5 ssp.
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With ample opportunities of knowing what l
say, can confidently recommend Prof Brett
as a teacher Of rare qualifications, particularly
in his clear and comprehensive views of educa-
ton, his facility in imparting instruction, and
his sound judgment and untiring industry and
perseverance in discharpingthe duties Of his pro-
fession. PATTERSON FLETCHER
Pastor Of the Presby Churchin Churchville.
aug2-2m
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TEMPERANCE EXCURSION.
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THE LAST OF THE SEASON!
s4l THE CHEAPEST YETI 89t
Round Trip Ticket,"............$I.5 so
81, SECURE SEATS EARLY
SATURDAY. September. 18TH 1872

On Saturday, September 18th, an excursion
will be made to the White Sulphur Springs, un-
der the direction of Staunton Council, No. At,
Friends of Temperance, and Charity Division
No. 6, Sons of Temperance. AS this will proba-
bly, be the LAST excursion of the season, those
who have not yet visited the 'sWhite" should do
80 by this train. The committee will leave
nothing undone to make the trip pleasant one :;
will enforce order, and dispose of no more tick
cts to persons than can be comfortably seated
The committee have made arrangements to have
refreshments served ON the cars. The train will
leave Staunton at 6 A. M; returning, leave the
Springs at 6P. M. Secure your seats early at
the stores of P. N. Powell, J. W. Newton, VIM.
H. German, or from either of the undersigned
COMMITTEE }or=
J. W. NEWTON: P. R. BRIGHT,
Pm. POWELL, WIN M. SIDRES,
W. G: STRAUGHAN, H. F. LUSHBAUGH,
VIM. q. GORMAN, D. W. LANDRELS
LEVI SHAVER, G. G. GROVE. ~ '''
sept6-lt -9sta l. n.
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Either Grant or Greeley must inevitably
be our next President. No rational man
can deny it. Then, says the Norfolk Journal,
the question for those gentlemen who are
opposed to Radicalism, who have been, and
who are still, earnest, ardent Democrats and
Conservatives, but who oppose Mr.. Greeley,
is whether they will be neutral in the con.
test, and thereby give aid to their enemies,
or take part with their friends, in supporting
the candidate Of their party2 ~
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CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION
-, 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.