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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-02-14
Commercial.
VIND1cAroR, OFFICE, FEB. ID.

~ VINDIC4TUK, UFFICE, t EB. 10.
The past week commercial operations have
not been as active as for several weeks previous
yet the leading staples of Flour, Wheat and
the demand being greater for the time than the
amount offered for sale. This may be only tenn.
porary, but during the week and up to the time
of going to press the prices have been firm, as
follows: Flour-Super6ne, ST. Extra So so;
Family, 50. Wheat-Red 81 80, White ST .95.
Thei was very light demand for Corn and Oats,
but prices were steady at 10 cts. for Corn and
so cts. for Oats The demand for Hay is good
and it is firm at $,5O Potatoes are in demand
at Is cts. Butter and Eggs in good demand
Butter rs cts per pound and Eggs rs cts per
dozen.
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DOYLE Suddenly, at ''Kalorama," in this city
on Sunday morning LAST, Mrs. Louisa l..
boy lie, ageo % years, wife OF Prof. Thos. II i.
Doyle, and daugh OF Robt. Grattan decd /.
AcFADDIN-January 9Th, at Salisbury, Penn j,
Henry McFaddln. lie was born III Augusta
county, in March, 1877, but was most OF his
lifetime resident of Lexington ~
CARSON Near Mint Spring, Jan l4th, Willie
A. infant son oil j. A. ana Lavvie s. Carson,
aged months. @
sWINK. February 9th, near Moscow, Kitty,
Swink, daughter of Washington Swink det d.
BEARD January 4th, near Arbor Hill, John
S. Beard in The 65lh year OF his age.
BROOKS-February 9Th, near Christians Creek
miles east of otaunton, Joshua R. Brooks,
aged 81 years.
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THE VACANT West PoiNT CADETsHIp-A let
ter from Hon. Jno. I. Harris in the last VIND1-
GATOR, announced TINT competitive examine
ton of candidates FIR the vacant cadetship at
West Point, to be filed from this congressional
district will take place in this city the oath
inst. The following are the mental qualifica-
tions of the candidates required by the War De-
partment:
''The candidate is required by law to be pro-
fcient in Reading and Writing in the elements
of English Grammar; of Descriptive Geography,
particularly of our own country, and In the
History of the United States. In Arithmetic,
the various operations in addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division, reduction, simple
and compound proportion, and vulgar and dec
imal fractions, must be thoroughly understood
and readily performed.
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The SAGE OF MoNrcRMo's Cong FOR A FIRE
ALARM BELL.-At the City Council of Stanton.
Monday night Hon. A. H H. Stuart ex-Secreta-
ry of the Interior. who is member in discuss
ing petition for fire alarm bell said that in
he last century, when Thomas Jeffelson was
building his mansion at Monticello, he sent to
China by three different sea captains, SO as to
make sure, for Chinese gong, to be used as
striker for his clock. Being a great man, all
three were particular, and he got enough gones
to alarm the whole of Eastern Virginia. Just
at that time Judge Archibald Stuart, Gather of
the e1 Secretary who was an intimate friend of
Jefferson, named after the statesman who in
acknowledging the compliment, sent one Of the
gongs IS present for his little namesake The
gong was long used by Judge Stuart on his
arm, which then composed nearly all of hat is
aow Staunton, and miles around, and it could
he easily heard 10 the extremites of it. Mrs
Stuart after the Judge death presented the qopg
to the city of Stanton, for fire alarm. and it
is believed to be somew here in the cit, now A
committee was appointed by the council to find
and have it replaced as fire alarm.
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MISCELLANEOUS. o-day aud to morrow are
the last days for the sale OF tickets for the Vue
de Leau Enterprise. Mr.. Cushing the agent is
selling them rapidly.
S. n. Wilkes, the we'll known furniture deal
err Of this city, has invented car coupling that
has the valuable recomn enc dalton of uncoupling
if leaves the track.
The special term of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta county will pot be held till the latter part
OF March, as the Judge will be engaged in the
Special Court of Appeals at Richmond till near
that time.
There were so white and colored teachers at
the Teachers Institute last week
A drove of horses arrived here yesterday from
Barbour CO., West Virginia.
SHIPMENT OF IRON ORB TO RICH MoND.-The pro
priator of the "Enpire" nine at Fishersvile has
commenced shipping iron ore to the Westham
Furnace at Richmond Five car loads were sent
down on Tuesday and more would have gone
but for the lack of cars. There are 500 tons of
ore out and detained at the mine for the same
cause. This mine has now been penetrated l6
feet and there is no appearance of the vein even
diminishing Col Jordan, the proprietor, has
contracted to deliver two car loads of ore daily
at the Buffalo Gap furnace
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BY TELEGRAPH.

BALTIMORE, FEB. IS Flour quiet and
steady. Wheat hwer-choice ~ 20 to
So 20, common to fair S1.75 to Sl90
Southern corn So to SO. Southern oats
IS to so Rye IS to 80 Hay unchanged.
CINCINNATI, Feb IS Flour dull-fam.
lily 1926 Lard So. Bulk meats-shou'.
ders 4ss, clear rib sides 6S. clear s. Ba-
con quiet shoulders s., clear side y to
come out Of smoke. Whiskey 900.
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COMPREHENSIVE.

The undersigned have this day formed CO.
partnership, under the style and name of FOS-
TER & &C., for the purpose of conducting a
General Grocery and Liquor business, at the
Store recently occupied by Foster & Co.
JAMES J. FOSTER,
SAM'L e. FINLEY.
Staunton, Oct. 9th, 1872. octlI-tf
James ]. Foster and S. B. Finley of the firm
of Foster Co.. having purchased the interest
of r. I. Foster in the business of Foster & Co.,
and assumed all the liabiatiees of the same re.
quests that all accounts due by tide old firm be
presented to the new for settlement, and all
parties owing the old concern are requested to
make immedinte payment to US James ] Eos
ter alone will use the name of the old copce n in
settlement. FOSTER g. 90
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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO MARRY Re-
FUsED.-The House of Delegates on Tuesday re-
jected the petition of Mr. Jno Brannar.sn
OF Augusta county, for permission to marry.
This case is we'll known in Stauntos, from the
TACT that petition numerously signed asking the
legislature 10 grant it, was sent from here. The
history of the case is, that several years ago Mir.
Jno. Brannaman married Miss Koiner. of This
county, and after the birth of children. his wife
sued in the Circuit Court for divorce and for
allmony, on the ground Of adultery, which wa s
granted, the presiding judge. Mclaughlin SUI
peradding decree forbdding the defendant to
marry again. 1t is from this superadded decree
that the petitioner asked to be relieved The
House Committee for Courts of Justice reported
that it was inexpedient to legislate on the petit
ton, and MIR. Roller moved to have the report
recommitted to the Committee, but the House
refused, and so Mr. Brannamau's petition is re-
ected
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LAND SALE.-The ''Glendy'' farm of 230 acres
on Mill creek this county, advertised in the
INDICATOR has been sold by Mr.. Jno. S. Church
mau, executor of Jno Churchman to Mr.. Geo.
L. Glover, of Augusta for So, 500 Mr.. Church
man still advertises in this journal, farm OF
1913 acres, near this city for sal e
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The WEATHER AND THE Crops IN THE VALLEY.
The weather has been excellent for the wheat,
and the little snow of "Wednesday night will still
further help it A stop has, however, been put
to the blowing which had just been commenced.
Throughout the Valley the wheat crop is look
ing excellent and the ground is well covered
with it. W.
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LADIES FA1R.-To-night is last night of the
supper held by the ladies of the Mission School.
1t is over Piper's store-house, and our readers,
especially the younger ones, will find it worth
attending
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POSTAL CHANGES Mr.. J. B. Bass, Mail Agent
on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, has been
promoted to Postal Clerk and assigned to duty
on the Lynchburg and Bristol P. o.; Vice
Mr. M F. Hickey
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JAS. N. L1eKLITER has opened new Wagon.
making and Blacksmithing establishment, next
door to Capt Waters carriage factory. See his
advertisement and give him call.
SAVE MoNEY;-Nielsen's Bar Soap washes bet
ter and goes farther than any other.
Ask your Grocer for it and take no other and
thereby save money and labor. Also for sale at
Nielsen's Factory, Stanton, where he will ex-
change tor grease
Liquid Soap always on hand at low prices.
dec2O-ly
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MASONIC Samuel Kennery, High Priest elect
of Union Royal Arch Chapter, Stanton, Va,
was installed on Friday night last, by Past
High Priest W. H Lynn, and entered on the
discharge of his duties.
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City Notices.


PEMBRoKE.@This is the name or trademark by
which those nicey-made and elegantly-htting
white dress Shirts are called that are only to be
had in Virginia of E. B. SPENCE & SON, Mer
CHANT Tailors Clothiers and Dealers IN Gehtle
mems Furns hing Goods at No. 1900 Main street,
Richmond, Va. SPENCE & Son take measures ana
have those Shirts made specially to order, SO thaI
all cap have a perfectftting shirt by calling on
them for the PEN broke Shr,, at 1900 NJ ain streets
and, in addition TO full stock of Shirts, E. Is.
SPENCE SoN have always the largest stock OF
Cloths, Cassimeres and VestiEgs to be found In
the city And they make Clothing to order, in
the very bes' style and at the lowest prices fyou
are in reed of Wedding Suits, Dress Suits, or Bust
ness Suits, you can always be nicely SUITED by
calling on SPENCE & SIN. In their Gentlemens
Furnishing Department you will find all of the
latest novelties in Neck Wear, Gloves Hosiery and
Handkerchief, Under Wear Suspenders, Collars,
Cuffs, and all other articles necessary for gen.
tleman's outfit. We advise all in want of good
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, AT moderate prl-
ces, TO call at the old Clothing House, No.
1909 Main street, corner of l3th Richmond Va,
and examine the stock of goods that E. b. SPENCE
Il Son will show you. Call early and often, and
call at once.
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L1GHT.-Nialsen' S Candles are cheaper, give bet
ter light and last longer than any other They are
made of all sizes and sold full weights.
Apply to the Grocers at his Factory, Stanton
where farmers and Others exchange tallow
for candles. dec2Uly
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Forward your undertaking commands to S.
NJ. Wilkes cheap Furniture House and Factory.
Metallic Cases and Caskets always on hand, next
20 Va Hotel, Staunton, Va jan5tf
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rT,HE C. S, THOMPSON FARM FOR SALE.
4 - By virtue of two trust deeds of Char les
S. Thompson and wife, dated March 10, 1850
and March 25, 1863 and at the request OF all
parties concerned, L will, on j.,
Saturday, February I5tEa, IS73.
sell at public auction on the premises. the farm
now owned and occupied by the sa Charles
Thompson, situated OIL Middle River in Angus
ia county about FIVE miles n. W of Stanton,
adjoining the lands of Col. VIM. A Bell and
others. W
This is really vazua5ge property. Ii ontains
about 1871 acres of land, of which about
200 acres cleared, including fifty or SIXTY
acres of FINE MIDDLE RIVER BOTTOM The
residue is in timber.
. There is comfortable dwelling house. with
suitable out-houses, fine, never failing spiing
sin the yard, with dairy over it, q very fine
Barn, with stahling for 80 or 40 horses or cat
file, and a good ORCHARD of select fruit is near
the house.
am. informed that there are favorable iudi
cations upon this tract Of valuable lrJn ores
and other minerals
This properte is conveniently located with
resi- ect to schools, churches, mills and shops,
aud is surrou del by good country society,
rendering it worthy OF the attention of persons
desiring a comfortable home.
TERMS OF SALE-One third in hand or en-
dorsed negotiable notes at sixty days, adding
bank interest, the residue in three equal annual
payments with interest from the day of sae-
Deed given and trust deed taken to secure de-
ferred payments.
~ After the sale of the land | will sell such
articles of PERSONAL PROPERTY as are left
of those conveyed in the deeds, including house
hold and farm furniture, stock, &c.
TERMS-Cash for $lO,O 90 and under. Four
months credit for all larger sums, or endorsed
negotiable notes.
JOHN B. BALDWIN,
janl O-tds Trustee
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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE STANTON VIND1-
DIcAToR.-The Lifting apparatus for warehouses,
patented by James Bates, of Baltimore, through
being advertised in the INDICATOR is becoming
popular in Stanton. 1t is the best thing of be
kind in use, and Messrs. Jas Fl, 8lackley and
Baker Bros, having read of it in this Journal,
have adopted it in their fine warehouses. A
sale of S. GO made by an advertisement in the
INDICATOR 1t PAYS Continue to try it,
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AN IMPORTANT TRAIN.

On Wednesday at 80 a special car arrived
from Richmond on its way to Huntington, hav-
ing on board Gen. I" ickham, Pliny Fisk, of N.
T., of the firm of Fisk Hatch, bankers, A. S.
Hatch and W. B. Hatch, OF N. Y. directors of
the road, and Ed. Hatch, OF N j. Accompany
ing the party were Mrs. Hatch and son. After
dining with Gen. Echols the passengers return
ed to the which soon started carrying Capt.
G. R. Mason, and Messrs. Harvey Efinger, of the
First National Bank and W. 8. Esklidge, of the
Valley Bank.
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I AND IN MARKET.-In pursuance of de-
IL cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, made in cause of Philip Airhart against
Abraham Airharts infants, will proceed, on
the pre- ises, on Wednesday. Februa-
Ey lSasa. 1873, to sell, at public sale. to
the highest bud Ter, the tract of land which de-
scended from said Abraham Airhart, decd, on
North River. in said county, about mile
from Sangersville, containing l04 acres, about
two-thirds of which are cleared and of superior
quality. 1t has no buildings on it-adjoins
Philip Airhart. e.
TERMS.-Costs Of sale and suit in hand, ball
aace in equal instaIm ants at six, eighteen and
thirty months, bearing interest, the purchaser
to give bonds with sufficient personal security,
and the title to be retained as further security
N. K. TROUT,
jaDl7-tds Commissioner.
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Another supply of these celebrated Pigs on
hand and ready for delivery. Being bred direct
from stock selected from the best breeders in
Chester County. Pennsylvania. They are war
ranted equal to any in the United States. They
will weigh at maturity from 500 to 500 pounds,
and consume less food In given time then AM
other known breed, and are ready for the butch
er at any age sas
Price, boxed with feed to last, aud delivered
at the Express Office, sl2.OO a PAIR Also
Sows in pig for sale.
Also thoroughbred, short-horn BULL CALF,
months Old, for sale He was got by Gold
smith, No: 10, ISL, out Of Fairy, she by Ben
Israeli No. 1886.
Address
A. NJ BOWMAN,
Bellevue Farm, near Waynesboro,,
ostll-tf Augusta County, Va.
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THE VALLEY RAILROAD SUBSCRIPTION.


Messrs Stuart Nelson and Evans, were ap
pointed committee to examine and report what
is the extent of the rights and obligations of
Staunton with reference TO the Valley Railroad
Mr.. Stuart offered the resolution, remarkng that
the question of the cty's subscription appeared
now about to take practical shape.
MISCELLANEOUS.
There was abated in water tax $l4.o4 from the
charge against Orlando Smith, and $2.l6 from
]. L. English.
The Committee on the Poor reported that
Oversee Hall did perfectly right in refusing aid
to Ghas. Green colored applicant
committee was appointed to confer with the
W Asylum authorities, relative to bearing
portion of the ext ense of repaving the walk
from the Va. Hotel to the Asylum gate.
Adjourned.
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RAGS WANTED. -Cotion rags of any color will
be purchased at this office in any quantity. No
wooden rags will be received, and the parties
bringing rags must see that only cotton are
brought. febl4 At
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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, and ad-
JOINING the beautiful Capitol Park, with it's Stat
uary, Monuments, Fountains and Flower Beds
is newly and elegantly furnished throughout,
and its Bill of Fare is not exccled 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 Wed.
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
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THE FIRST COAL.

Two car loads of camel and splint coal came
down Wednesday night to Fl. i. Powell, and
there was good deal of excitement over it.
load of it emptied from a wagon on Court ST.
attracted crowd of curious gaZers. 1t burns
beautifully, and is sold at Sc per ton. Every
body in Staunton is now looking out for stoves,
and the Stanton Iron W orks on Frederick St,
are engaged in turning out the new reversible
CRATE, which is in use at the Valley bank and
other places most remarkable invention for
cheapness, easy insertion in old fire places ant
great radiation of heat
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him any nducement to do that. He is too good
a man in that place to let him get out.
The election was postponed till next meeting
MI
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PAUL A. Nix has opened superior stock of
Jewelry, &c, in Armentrout's Building, Main
street. and is prepared to do all repairing in his
line promptly and we'll. See card and call on
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STAuNToN. FERRuARY,13.

$500 Wheat White, 81 s5 Red, $780, Corn
White, 20; Yellow, 70. Corn Meal-Wh ite, 70 /;
Yellow 20 Rye, S1,00 Oats, so, Glover Seed $675;
Flax $3.50 Bacon-Hams, l0c Sides, &c Sh,ul l.
dets. &c; Hog round. &c. Butter csc. Lard, SIC.
Salt, 1915. Hay, $1,50
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THE best sign OF the growth OF a city is the
ENGRAVING to it of workmen from the larger
cities, bringing their improved machinery with
them. Mr. E. Brownold, watch maker of New
York, has located in Staunton, with new ma
chinery, that will DO away with the necessit' of
ever sending our watches North to mend, even
when requiring the most complicated repairs.
He is located on Main street, next door to DR..
Chapmau's
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anlO-tds

ESOR RENT.-In pursuance of decree of the
4 Circuit Court of Augusta county rem
dered in the case of VIM. Fuller against John G,
Grove, &c, | will, on WEDNESDd z, the
10Th dag Of F'EBR UAR Y next in front of the
Court II louise in Shannon, offer for rent at public
crying, TO the highest bidder that very desira.
bic pre- perty now occupied by said John G.
Grove, in the City of Staunton, for a term sufi-
Gent to discharge said decree from one-half of
the proceeds of such renting; the rent to be paid
quar- ter annually and to be secured by bonds
with sufficient personal security, ard binding
the tenant to take proper care offthe property
and to return it at the end of the lease Possess
sion to be given on the first day of March next
Crying to begin at IL O'Clock, NJ
WM. l. MOWRY,
jan24 tdr Sheriff of Augusta County
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JOHN D. C.oWHE, rroprseto

This favorite Hotel has just been repaired and
ftten up under the new management and will be
kept in first class style.
Its table will be supplied with 've,ything tina
the markets afford its rooms are well furnishet
and well ventilated the servants polite
attentive, and every hing will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of It's guests
TIE BAR is supplied with the finest Wines ano
Liquors. and attached th reto is BILLIARI
SA LOON, furnished with the most improved
tables.
The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this hrst-class House in eve-,
respect, and solicits a share of the public pat
ronage.
My- OMNIBUSES will be in attendance OF
the arrival of all trains to convey passengers tC
aud from the Hotel, free Of charge.
JOHN d. CROWLE,
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET

The prices in the Baltimore cattle market Feb.
9th, ranged as follows: Best Reeves at S5.s7aS750;
generally rated first quality at $475a$5 81 med um
Steers, Oxen and Cows al 50 75as3,75 inferior and
lowest grades of Cattle 80 OGa$0O0- general av.
erage OF the market to-day $475; extreme range Of
prices 81 75a$7,50 Most of the sales were from VA rs
to S. 50 per 100 lbs Sheep-We quote fair to ex-
ira Sheep at 4Aca71c per 1b gross, with DOWN
ward tendency Hogs Prices are scarcely as
stiff as they Were day two ago. We quote at
S6.75aS7 Is per 100 lbs net. Receipts lOOs2 head.
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TIA .BLEDSOE, Agent, Staunton Va,

Thlscompany wellmanaged andsuccessfulfor
period ofthirty-four years, offers INDEMNITY
AGAINST LOSS BY FIRE on asfavorable terms
asother good companies.
ltscapitaland income promote asfaras practi-
able, theindustry of our State.
W. L. COWARDIN .Presiden..
WIN. WILLS, Jr. Secretary.
Feb .23-
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OF CO-PARTNERSBIP-
~ The Co partnership heretofore existing
between James j. Foster and R. T. Foster. under
he style and name of Foster & Co., has this
lay been dissolved by mutual consent.
JAMES j. FOSTER,
r. 7. FOSTER.
Stanton, Oct. 9th. 1872.
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THE OPENING OF THE RAILROAD. -PRoMINENT
PASSENGERS Though the Chesapeake 4 Ohio
R. R can not be said to be fairly opened the
great benefits to Stanton have commenced de-
velo ping themselves coal train from the ka-
nawha & Ohio Coal Co.'S mines has brought us
coal for sale through Mr. Fl l.. Powell, at S6
per ton; a Kanawha salt company has estab-
lished an agency with Messrs. Mcclure j. Miller
for underselling Baltimore and Richmond, ard
Cincinnati drummers are here 10 sell provisions.
This is the result of only one two trains
THE FIRST TRAINS ACCIDENT.
Two or three trains have passed through Staun-
ton carving the coal cars made at the Tredegar
works in Richmond, to be distributed at the
points in the coal region ready to be filled and
sent East The FIRST through train from Hunt
ington for Richmond with coal and bacon ran
off taA track at Sewelps, so miles the other side
Of the White Sulphur and four of the cars were
smashed. That was the train that was to have
had an enthusiastic reception in Richmond, the
people there having determined to assemble en-
masse at the depot with bell ringing and cannon
firing when the train should heave in sight. The
train had not reached Stanton last night.