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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
FRANCE.

Thiers' TemPOrizing, NapOIeOn's OPP
pOrtunity.
PARIS, Jan. 23.-It is reported that dur
ing the crisis caused by the fear Of Theirs
withdrawal, agents of the Imperialists cir
Culated among the officers of the army and
sought to ascertain their disposition toward
the Empire and whether there was any
feeling in favor Of restoration.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
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HAYTI.

SAN DOMINGO, Jan. 9.-Gen. Cabral has
organized the new Provisional Government
in Hayti.
PoRT AU PRINCE, Jan. "a new minis
try has been constituted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
INDIANA.
Gas Works Explosion.

Udao " u n LIZ 4lEVoHVHHs
RICHMOND, ND, Jan. 23.-The city gas
house and purifying room are total wreck.
No lives were lost. The accident was caus-
ed by changing the purifier. The gas es-
capped and caught fire from the adjoining
room. Loss about $4,000.
Evansville Packers.
EVANSVILLE, Jan. 23.-The packing
season is practically closed, the number Of
hogs packed being 1880.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
NEW ORLEANS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-It was stated in
a Cabinet meeting to-day that dispatches
from Gen. Emery represented everything
ouiet Ia New Orleans.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
MISSISSIPPI
Highway Robbery aHd Murder by
Negroes

Negroes.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 22.-Several persons tray-
cling on the Horn-lake road, below this
CITY, have been stopped by negro highway
men during the past week. From intor-
NATION received to-day it is almost certain
that an old and wealthy fisherman named
Kidd was murdered at Horn-lalle the night
before last, and his body sunk in the lake.
On Saturday he came to Memphis and drew
from the bank large sum Of money, for
(which he was probably murdered.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
THE WHARTON TRIAL.
The JurxOut.


ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 23-Attorney- General
Syester resumed his argument in the Whar-
ton case this morning and concluded argu-
ment at 2 o'clock. The Chief Judge then
said, "Gentlemen of the Jury, your verdict
viii be either guilty or not guilty of murder
in the first degree" The Jury then at 2:05
returned TO their room.
z to 5.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 23.-A dispatch from
Annapolis, dated 11:30 p. M, says the jury
in the Wharton case has not yet agreed,
and it is said that they stand for acquittal
and 5 for conviction. The Court meets at
0 a. m. tomorrow, and it is undecided how
long it will confine the jury. in case of con-
tinued disagreement.
If no verdict is rendered, the State will
have the right to remove the case to any
Court in the State, except Baltimore city.
From present indications there will be no
verdict at this trial.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-24
CUSTOM HOUSE CORRUPTION.

The trial of the Jumel will case
before Judge Shipman.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

An Act to Amend and Re-enact Section of an
Act, Approved July eth, 1870, entitled an "Act to
Reassess the Lands throughout the Common
wealth." In force January path, 1872.
1. Be 1t enacted By the General Assembly,
That the fifth section of the act entitled an
act for the re-assessment Of the lands
throughout the Commonwealth, approved
July 9th, 1870, be amended and re-enaeted
SO as to read as follows:
2. Any person feeling himself aggrieved
by the assessment of his lands or lots, made
under the provisions of this. act, may, upon
giving notice to the assessor, or in the event
that there is vacancy in said Office, notice
shall be given to the Attorney for the Com
monwealth, apply to the court by which the
assessor was appointed. at the first, second
third, fourth, fifth or sixth term after the
passage Of this act, and not after, to have the
assessments Of his land or lots corrected,
which notice snail be in writing. and snail
have appended thereto an affidavit, that ia the
opinion of the afiant the assessments of his
lands or lots is above the true value thereof,
which affidavit may be made ly the owner
or bis duly authorized agent In all such
applications it shall be the duty of the Attor-
ney for the Commonwealth, in such court,
to attend to the interests Of the Common
wealth, and if the court shall be satisfied
that the assessment is too high, it shall re-
duce the same TO What is in its opinion the
true value Of such lands or lots, but if it
shall be Of opinion that the assessments is
too low, then it shall increase it in like man
ner, and such application shall have prece-
dence over all other causes pending il said
court. In any case in which the owner of
lands or lots, or his agent, shall be dissatis-
fed with the value assessed. because it is
too low, the assessor shall adopt the esti-
mate Of the owner, or his agent but in
cases Of appeal from the decision to the court,
as herein provided for, costs shall not be
taxed for or against the appellant!or the Com
monwealth 49, + .,.J. -l.s,.,.. IT,. g..
g. The Superintendent of Public PriE-
ting is hereby authorized to print and for
ward to each clerk Of the County court of
each county in the State six copies Of this
act as soon as practicable after it has recciv-
ed the approval Of the Governor. and shall
also print one thousand additional copies for
the use of the members of the General As
sembly is' -..-.. &
4. This act shall he in force from its pas
sage. "a .- Il, \.
3 The above has received the Governors
approval is law. jrqss qs5 !e0f rs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
OSBORNE FARLEY.

r TIE DRAKE AMENDMENT A question Of
great importance to Southern claimants was
decided ty the Unit'a States Supreme Court
to-day against wnat is known as the Drake
amendment, (adopteei- by Congress three
years ago. which provides that evidence Of
amnesty and pardon shall not be produced
in the Court of Cl'ims to prove loyalty, un-
less the recipient at tie time be received it
protested against the implication Of previous
dislcyalty contained in the document. The
court holds that the President has full pow.
er to grant amnesty and pardon. Under
the proclamation of Preside Lincoln pardon
and amnesty was granted on certain condi.
tons, with restoration of all property ex.
cept slaves, which pardon and amnesty can.
not be invalidated by the legislation Of Con:
gress. The object Of the amendment was
to destroy The effect Of President Johnson's
pardons. ''''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
The Concentration of Property In
England and Scotland.

In England one-half of all the land is now
owned by less than hundred and fifty per-
sons, while the remainder is distributed
among three hundred and fifty thousand
Half the land of Scotland belongs to only a
dozen owners. Nine members Of the House
of Lords own more property than any nine
ty members of the House of Commons. The
nine members are the Dukes Of Bedford and
of Portland, the Marquises of Exeter, of Sal
isbury, of Northampton. Of Westminster and
of Camden. Earl Craven and Baron Port
man. The Duke of Buecleuch is the own
err of more lordly residences than any other
person in England, the Queen not excepted.
The latter possesses five residences, while
the Duke of Buccleuch alternately, inhabits
Montague House London, Richmond (Sur-
ry) Boughton northampton Dalkeith,
Drumlaurig and Bowhill, in Scotland-six
altogether. Before 1853 Lord w. aCaven-
dish, Duke of Devon, whose estate was divi-
ded after be died, could boast Of seven such
palatial residences, and the Duke of South
erlaud has four. olu cd. ad .liw 81 6aoms'a
The Marquis Of Westminster owns the
entire quarter in London called Westmin-
ster, and his annual rent amounts to half
million pounds sterling-and he is in ar
reals to the baker. -Erchange. 9t4si 1sd
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

An Act to Amend and Re-Enact
an Act Approved March FL,
1871. i'm Relation to the Rule
Days for County and Corpora.
ton Courts, and Declaring
when Office Judgments shall be
Final.
1.-Be Mendcted blythe General assembly,
That the act approved Marc q, 1871, en-.
titled an act to amend and re-enact sections
one and forty-four of chapter I'll Of the
Code Of 1860, in relation to the rule days
for county and corporation courts, and de-
claring when Office judgments shall ba,fnal,
be amended and re-enacted so as to read as
follows:
ssaAs I. In the clerk office Of every cir
cult, county,, and corporation court. rules
shall be held on the first Monday 10 every
month, except when term Of circuit court
or a term of a county or corporation court
designated for the trial'Aof civil cases in
which juries are required happens to COM
mence on the first Monday IN month or
eithero the two following days. or on the
preceding Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday aor Saturday the rules which other
wise would have been held for the said
month on the first Monday shall be held on
the last Monday in the next preceding
month ;sand when,sin any county or corpo-
ration, vthe said courts shall commence on
the Monday before the first Tuesday of any
month, the rules shall, iu said county or
corporation, be held on the Monday before
the commencement Of said courts The
rules may continue three days; but when,
10 any case, such continuance would inter-
fere with the term of the court for which
the rules are held, they shall not continue
in such case beyond the day preceding the
commencement of the term of such court.
IS A. Every judgment entered in the
Office in case herein there is no order for
an inquiry Of damages. and every non-suit
or dismission entered therein, SHALL if not
previously set aside, become inal judg-
ment; if the case be in circuit court, Of tie
last day Of the next term, or the fifteenth
day thereof whichever shall happen first y
and if it be in county or corporation court,
Of the last day of the next term, designated
for the trial Of civil cases in which juries
are required, and have the same effect, by
way of lien or otherwise, as judgment rem
dered in the court at such term Every
such judgment for any plaintiff shall be- for
the principal sum due, with interest thereon
from the time it became payable Tor COM
menoed bearing INTEREST," till payment, un-
less it be in such action as is mentioned in
the eleventh section Of chapter 144, in which
case it shall be according to that section"
2. This act shall be in force from its pas
sage. saue9 1ug se5s sv
O. The above has been approved, and is now
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

The JAMES RIVER AND KANAwHA CANAL.
A bill is pending before the Virginia Leg
islature appointing aboard with power to
convey the States interest in the James Riv-
er and Kauawha canal, upon terms in the
discretion Of the board, TO any parties who
will complete that work The Richmond
Enquier explains the purpose of the bill to
be that the interest shall be conveyed to an
English company, which is represented as
prepared to carry out the enterprise. as ex-
pressed in the bill. to complete it according
to its original design.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
From the New York Observer.
The Lutheran Church.
Its Increase dc

It's lWCfeUSG (CC.
Lately, the Rev. Messrs. Hultgren aud
Passavant (Lutheran) accepted an invitation
of George K Anderson, Esq to visit
Titusville, Pa. the aourshing centre of the
oil regions, and look after the interests Of
tho Swedes. Mr.. Anderson only kind
ly gave valuable lot of ground for Lu-
theran church, but gave introductions to
number of the business men of the place,
and in few hours subscription Of nearly
SIC, 900 was secured for the erection of
church. Pastors Hultgren and Lindeblad
have since organized a congregation of some
fifty members. A church edl6ce will be
erected early in the spring as~.
A communication in recent number of
the Lutheran Observer calls attention to the
rapid advance which that denomination has
mace in this country. 1t says that the larg.
est part Of the increase is by immigrants
from the north of Europe 1t asserts that
in numbers the denomination five years ago
passed the Episcopalians, three years ago
the Congregationalists, and this year the
Presbyterians and that in ten years it may
expect to be upon the heels of the Baptists
and Methodists, who, it is claimed, are the
only two that now outnumber it.
VAccINATIoN.-In the Prussian army, in
1848 out of % $50 persons revaccinated, in
1862 cases the vaccine ''took,' to use a
proper expression-or, in ii more correct
phrase, there were vesci lies. In 4 ,404
cases there were irregular vescicles, and in
7, 763 cases there was no effect at al! The
latter number were al! revaccinated Sec
ond time, and the experiment was successful
with l,570. OF the entire number thus sue
,cessfully .accinated (lS. 44l) only one af-
forwards had the varioloid, and not one had
the smallpox. v a-cafala,s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Is Mr.. sCoRooRAN's HEALTH. The last let
ter received in Washington from Mr.. W.
W. Corcoran was dated Cannes, France, the
9Th instant. In his letter Mr.. Corcoran
says his eye-sight is no better, but his gen.
eral health is improving, and he walks out
little daily.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

During the past week what to do with the
the Land Scrip has been the subject of dis
cussion in the Legislature, to the exclusion
Of almost everything else, and not yet deci-
ded. If much longer time is taken up in
it's discussion, there will be none of the
scrip left. 1t has already cost the State too
much in talk. Better give it to the two
State Institutions and make it of some bene-
fit to the people by providing that poor
mems sons can take advantage of instruction
in these schools free Of all cost.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
Hotels.
FORD9S HOTEL.
RECH.za 0JslD, E0s
$3.50 Per Day. ss,5o Per Day

Situated in the heart of the City, commanding
fine views, and adjoining the Capitol Square
and Governors Mansion.
This splendid new Hotel, the only one situated
in the fashionable portion of the City, an adj
joining the beautiful Capitol Park, with its Stat
uary, Monuments, Fountains and Flower Beds
is newly and elegantly furnished throughout,
and its Bill of Fare is not excelled in quality and
variety by any house in the State
There has been recent additions of several
splendid Rooms to this spacious house, together
with large and elegantly arranged Reception
Room.
Special Suits of Rooms always ready for We'd
ding and large Travelling PARTIES The arrange
ments are frst-class in every respect. The price
of Board has been fxed-owing to the great
scarcity OF money-at the reasonable sum of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

The Secretary of War received dispatch
from General Emory yesterday stating that
everything was quiet in New Orleans. All
the members have resumed their seats in the
Legislature, and General Emory thinks the
troubles at an end. v assoc js4a5.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Petitions have been presented from High
land for rights of way for the South Branch
Railroad, through Highland, Bath and Al
lcghany, and for a narrow guage road from
the Pendleton line through same counties
to the Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroad ,4.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

The income Of the N. Y Herald, from
advertisements alone, not to speak OF Its
large circulation 900 copies-is from
$4,000 to $4,000 per day, never falling
behind the former,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

A petition from citizens of Augusta, has
been presented in the Legislature, to pre-
vent the Staunton Il Petersburg Turnpike
Company from taking toll between Staun-
ION and Buffalo Gap. g0 ar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Under this bill, the present Legislature
will have to divide this State into nine, ia
stead of eight congressional districts, as at
,,ro.ont z. .,ve1f..s za.5gsl & +i+A,e ~!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
r AND AND MILL PROPERTY

FOR SALE. a. 5a.era
l will sell privately my plantation, or which
now reside, containing Ia acres (part of
which is first-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 frst-rate st,nd for
a Merchant Mill, there being no Touring or Saw
Mill within miles of the place in any direc-
ton. r.,.
This property has long been known as the
Sneitman Mill Property, on Christians Creek,
about miles northeast of Staunton.
The Improvements consist of NEW FRAME
DWELLING HOUSE, good Bank Barn, all nee
essary out houses, Miler's house at the Mill, all
in good repair, young orchard, just commenced
bearing, a well of excellent water near the house.
and Tenant House in good order.
TERMS, accommodating and will be made
known to any one, who may wish to purchase.
80 HENRY SNEITMAN.
ian5-tf-spec COW
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
VALUABLE LAND
t AT

PUBLIC - ALE.
will offer at public sale on the premises on
Saturday. the 3rd day OF Februa-
ry. that valuable tract of land, belonging to
the estate OF the late Daniel Flory, adjoining the
lands of Martin CARRIER and others, containing
l37 I-S acres, about 80 or IS of which is
in good Timber, and tract of IA acres of Tim
Der land near the other but not adjoining.
This land lies on the main road leading from
Staurton to Port Republic, : miles from Staun-
ton and from New Hope. q l1c a
The improvements consist of good, COM
Portable d YELLING HOUSE, large Bank
Barn, all necessary out houses, good Orchard of
select fruit, fine never failing spring of good
water near the house, and running water in
nearly every field. a1- i0-r
TERMS One third of the purchase money
cash. the balance in three annual payments
with satisfactory personal security for the same
and the title retained as ultimate security.
The place will be shown by joseph Flory who
resides on the farm. s a74Hr a
N l-z.41 HENRY SNElTMAN,
Eye It0
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Gen. Mat. Ransom has been elected U. s.
Senator from North Carolina, to fill the
place made vacant BY the expiration Of the
term Of carpet bag Senator Abbott, former
" of New Hampshire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

FOUNTAIN HOTEL. r 5ggllfst tq a
L. CAMDEN and HOWARD STREETS.
Near Camden Station and Bali & Ohio Railroad
Depot,
Convenient to the Depots of all the SOU thern
and Western Railroads, and Steamboat Land
ings, saving hackhire.
Street cars pass every five minutes, conveying
passengers to all sections of the City, makes it
as convenient as any other Hotel in Baltimore.
All OF the appointments of this house are first
class, for reasonables charges. -i4
This House is supplied with the NATIONAL
FIRE ESCAPES and FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
R. SHARE, Proprietor.
Maj. P. II. Woodward, of Va. Supt.
feb2-tf -a -- ~..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
On Wednesday,, February 2StIl.
saarae s NJ. G. HARTMAN, President,

On Wednesday, February 2stil.
a1e Is NJ. G. HARTMAN, President,
WIN. EAsTos, Supt. 5s e .gEse1
The following revised schedule of charges has
been adopted by the Board of Directors.
For every 3 orse or Mule, driven, ridden
or led, whether for sale or not, 10 cts.
For all Cattle per head, 1a Sets.
Forall Sh Aep and Hogs per head, 2 cts
The above charges to be paid at the gate
before entering The gruunds. 1855
For the sale Of fat Cattle per head, 90.
For the sale of stock Cattle per head, Is
Every Horse or Mule, put up for sale,
whether sold or not. so.
For the sale of every horse or mule 8 per cent.
commission on the first 500, and per cent.
on all sums over $lO0.
For the sale of sheep and hogs per cent.
On large lot of Stock, discount on the above
rates as per arrangement. feb2-tds
NTONTHLY REPORT OF GLADKE's PI-
Nl ANO LEDGER.-To date (January
20, we have As names on the Ledger, and page
No. 81 stands $l2, 25 a head of all other COM
petitors. atIsr
l take pleasure in informing my friends and
customers, that committee of gentlemen has
gress of the Ledger monthly, and to finally take
charge of the $500 Piano and present it to the
party justly entitled to it. Ell ~ r.-. rs-E
# a COMMITTEE s 5 HH
Messrs. VIM. H. H. Lynn, s. NJ Yost
D. e. Strasburg
t.. Respectfully, .s...s.a -, ...,.
@ CHARLES A. GLADKE.
.a1-s '.lu} g. : -! : Il
P.S.-We have now on hand CHOICE STocK
OF GOODS which we are selling at Cost until the
LIST of March. Call at once for Bergains For
further particulars, see Handbills. c. G. I,
feb2 1t -5FNfsV t&W ~i af.' ". re f "
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
McCHEsNEY 4 NADENBOUsCH, Proprietors
WALDO NJ. ALLEN, Manager.

The Proprietorsinres uming the management
ofthls well known and popular hotel, SO long
and favorably known to the tray cling public.
promise in thefuture to retain the reputa ton the
American has borne, as
First Glass Hotel.
ltslo cality, Immediately atthe Railroad epot.
renderslt convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business orin search ofhealth.
Bar and Barber ShoJ in the House
;. Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
House. 'ni'
A hrstclass Livery Stable, under O'Toole h
Donovan, n connected with this house.
MCCHESliEY & CO.
N. b. Citizens ofthe County wi lbe furnished
Dinner at SO Cents, and Horses, ed nv Messrs
Donovan & o. Toole at 20 Gents.
Oct. Lift
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
$3.50 PER DAY.

The patronage of my friends and the travelling
public are invited to make FORD'S HOTEL
their home.
Al. FORD, Proprietor
Late one u the Propr s of the Exchange Hotel.
P. S. My coaches run to and from all depots
and Steamboat landings dec5a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Both HOUSES Of Congress have passed the
New Apportionment Bill, and it only awaits
The Presidents signature to become law.
By it New Hampshire and Vermont each
lose representative and the following States
gain Massachusetts L, New York |, New
Jersey 2, Pennsylvania 2, Maryland !,
Virginia 1, South Carolina /, Georgia 2,
Alabama l. Mississippi l, Ohio |, Kentucky
1, Tennessee 1, Indiana l, Illinois 5, Mis-
souri, 4, Arkansas L, Michigan 8, Texas 2.
Iowa 3, Wisconsin 2, California 1, MINES
sofa 1, Kansas 2, making an increase of 40
members over the present number. the ba.
sis Of repr sentation being 133, 900 Of popu-
latlon.r
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Nothing further has been done on the FL
lance question in the Legislature.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

Charleston, W. Va. dispatches report the
Kanawha River frozen over and but one
mail received in a week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02
New Advertisements.

The undersigned having determined after the
LIST day of February,
TO DO BUSINESS EXCL USIVEL Y ONA
CASH BASES.
feel satisfied
sn that inducements
in the reduction
of prices of all
articles usually
kept in first
class DRUG STORE, caa
be such as purchasers will
find it greatly
to their interest to
nas 1a3T - PAY CASH.
In addition to the
large and well
assorted stock
on hand, NEW SUPPLIES will be constantly
received.
People from ' 4Ff
the Country
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-02-02

0tENTRAL LIVE STOCK COMPANY. The
~ usual monthly sale of Cattle, Horses,
Mules, Sheep, Hogs, Etc, by the above Com
pany, will be held at the aIraf fssa
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS,
STANTON, VA.