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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE.-The
old Presbyterian church at Kernstown, was
destroyed by fire on last Sunday, whilst
services were being held in the building by
Rev. Mr.. Crawford. 1t caught fire from
defective fiue. Although one of the oldest
churches in the Valley of Virginia, it was
in good state of preservation, having
been thoroughly repaired since the war
In the churchyard are tombstones dating
as far back as the middle of the last centu-
ry. The church was dismantled during
the war by the Federal troops. The loss
is estimated at $500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

THE NAMES FOR THE VIRGINIA SENATOR
sHIP.-The Richmond "Whig" of Tuesday
summing up the men named for the posi-
ton of U. s. Senator from Virginia says /:
Amongst those already named we will men,
ton a few well worthy the highest reward
the State can bestow. From the Valley
we have Stuart, Tucker, Letcher, Cochran,
Conrad, Holiday, Harris. Cook and Wal
ton. From the Southwest, Withers Staples,
Walker. Terry and Campbell. From the
Southside, Bocock, Goode, Flournoy, Dan
iel and Treadway. Whilst in Piedmont
and Iidewater we have Robertson, Bar
bour, Coghill, Smith, Marye. Crump, Ould,
Meredith, Neeson, Christian, Hunter,
Montague, Walker and Critcher.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

GEN. SHERMAN ON AN EX-CONFEDE-
RATE GENERAL.-General N. B. Forrest.
in view of the possible war with Spain,
has made a formal tender of his services to
General Sherman, who, writing charac-
teristic= letter to General Forrest, said he
had sent his letter to the War Department
with this endorsement
Respectfully referred to the Secretary
Of War for file among the hundreds of Of
fers that have come to me. I deem this
worthy of place among the archives to
wait coming events. | regard n B. For
rest as one of the most extraordinary men
developed by our civil war, and were it left
to me, in the event Of a war requiring cav
airy would unhesitatingly accept his ser
vices and give him a prominent place. I
believe now he would fight against g; our ma
tional enemies as vehemently as he did
against us, and that is saying enough. '''
[Signed] CIV. T. SHERMAN, General"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

The ROUTE OF THE VALLEY RAIL
RoAD.-The Fincastle ''Herald" Of last
week says:
Col. Randolph and Capt. cambridge, En-
and from them we learn that the prospects
Of having the Central, or Fincastle, route
Of the Valley Railroad adopted, is remote
in the extreme. According to their esti-
mate, the increase in cost and length of
the Central over the Troutsville route is
$3.50, 900 and three and half miles 1t is
also understood that these gentlemen will
recommend the Troutsyille route. This is
der for the belligerent -subscriptionists
to let loose their dogs of war and carry
the war into Africa, as it is known they
were determined to dc, should the Company
skim the edge of theRlqe Ridge. More
anon,
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WEST VIRGINIA,s SHARE OLE TILE DRn,

WEST VIRGINIA's SHARE OF THE DEBr.
"A joint resolution was introduced in the
West Virginia Senate last week contain
ing the following:
Resolved, That whilst she does not seek
to screen herself arbitrarily or uniustly
from the payment of any portion of the
debt of the State of Virginia for which she
may be found responsible it is the opinion
OF this Legislature that upon proper and
fair adjustment of said debt the State of
West Virginia owes no part of it whatev-
err
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

A spiritualist medium named Benjamin
Hawkes., recently fell dead in the Athena
land, while addressing meeting of men,
bers of his faith.
Martin F. Conway has been indicted by
the Washington Grand jury for assault
with intent to kill ex-senator Pomeroy on
the 10Th of October.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12
In CHAaCERY,

TNXECUTOR'S SALE OF PERSONAL
As surviving executor Of W. W. d. ,n.nhs
Sr., shall, at Spring Farm, near S.tauntop
Va, on
Saturday, December 2oth. 1873.
at at IL o'clock A. NJ sell the personal property
OF my testator, consisting Of Horses and Colts
among them some very fine b',ooded n,oro 800 ai
Shiloh" and Engineer G otis. Mich ro wv
Fat and Stock Cattle, Fs.rming Implements
Wagons, Flows, Harrowa, Mowers and Reanars
Wheat Fans, &C., Spring Wagon and Harness
Buggy, Hay, Corn, Rye, &C. ''' '>'''
Terms OF sals--On All sums over $40 Neeoti-
.oie not G az MONTY. well endorsed, $40 and
B. B. DONAGHE
T. NJ rrvu.,, Surviving Executor,
Dec12-2t
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A MASONIC FRAUD.-A swindler passed
through this place early last week, under
the assumed name of Henry Sanford, Sc.
nior Warden of Lodge SIG, New York. He
victimized the lodge here to the extent OF
his hotel bill and railroad fare to Lynch.
burg. He is a bright Mason-well set
about 5 feet Z inches, blue eyes, sandy hair.
wore light gray plaid coat, coarse fabric,
collision in Canada. 1t was wrapped in a
rag. He also victimized the lodges at
Naynesboro and Hillsboro. He claims to
be a newspaper reporter Charlottesville
(Va.) Jeterso,aian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

Governor Walker has accepted an inyi-
tatien to deliver an address at the dedica-
tion of a Masonic Hall, at Hamilton, Lou
don county, ON the l7tn inst.
A reduction Of Is per cent. in the sala-
ries and wages Of the officers and employ
ees Of the w. G. ". M. Il G. S. R. r., OF.
dered at a late meeting Of the Board of d.
rectors of that road, went into effect last
Monday. y
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Captain Fry's Last Letter to His
Wife.

The New Orleans Chimes" publishes the
following extracts Of the last.letter of the
brave and faithful Captain Fry addressed to
his wife few hours only before his exc
cution. The portions omitted are his re-
fiections upon the action of the Spanish
government, and his illusions to family
matters
On BOARD THE SPANISH MAN
OF-wAR LA TORNADO, ST.
JAGo DE CUBA, Nov. 6. J
Dear, Dear Dita-When I left you I had
no idea that we should never meet again
in this world, but it seems strange to me
that I should tonight, and on Annie IS
birthday, be calmly seated, on beautiful
moonlight night, in most beautiful bay
in Cuba, to take my last leave of you, my
own dear, sweet wife, land with the thought
OF your bitter anguish my only regret at
leaving.
Ihave been tried to-day and the president
of the court-martial asked the favor of
embracing me at parting, and clasped me
to his heart. / have shaken hands with
each Of my judges and the secretary of
the court and interpreter have promised
me as special favor to attend my execu-
ton, which will, 1 am told, be in very
few hours after my sentence is pronounced.
I am told my death will be painless in
short, Ihave had very cheerful and pleas
ant chat about my funeral, to which I
shall goin few hours from now. How
soon cannot yet say. 1t is curious to see
how I make friends. Poor Bambetta pro-
nounced me a gentleman, and he was the
brightest and and bravest creature ever
saw.
The priest who gave me communion on
board this morning put double scapula1
about my neck and medal which he in.
tends to wear himself A young Spanish
officer brought me bright new silk badge
with the Blessed Virgin stamped upon it
to wear to my execution, for him, and q
handsome cross in some fair lady's handi.
work. These are to be kept as relics OF
me. He embraced me affectionately in my
room with tears in his eyes,.
it for my sake, for I will be with you il
Godpermits it. Although I know my hours
are short and few, I am not sad. 1 feel
shall always be with you right soon, deal
Dita, and you will not be afraid of me.
X
Pray for me, and I will pray with you
There is to be fearful sacrifice OF
life from the Virginius, and as think, a
| needless one, as the poor people are uncon.
! scious Of crime, and even of their fate up tc
! now. hope God will forgive me if I am tc
| blame for it.
If you write to President Grant he will
probably order my pay, due when resigned
paid to you after my death,
People will be kind to you now, dear Dita
at least hope so. Do not dread death
when it comes to you it will be Gods
angel of rest remember this
hope my children will forget their faith.
er's harshness and remember his love and
anxiety for them. May they practice reg.
ularly their religion, and pray for him al
| the last act of life will be public profes
sion of my faith and hope in Him, of whom
we need not be ashamed, and it is not hon.
| est to withhold that public acknowledg.
ment from any false modesty or timidity
May God bless and save us all. y
Sweet, dear. dear Dita, we will soon meet
again. Till then adieu, for the last time.
Your devoted husband,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

James Lucas, the printer, of Baltimore,
and Seth Adams. the printing press inven-
tor, of Boston, died Oh Tuesday.
A son of Brigham Young, accompanied
by his wife. visited Elkton, Cecil county.
Md. last week. The lady was formerly
Miss Canheld. and met her husband in Eli:
rope.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

MARSHAL BAzAINE SENTENCED TO
BE SHoT.-The court-martial at Paris on
Marshal Bazaine for surrendering Metz
and the army, has ended with his convic-
ton. A telegram says:
Before the judges withdrew Marshal Ba-
zalne said: 81 have two words in my
breast, Honor and Country 1 have new
er been wanting towards this proud motto
during forty-two years of service. 1 swear
before Christ that 1 have not betrayed
France"
After a long elaboration the judges de-
clared the accused guilty Of the charge of
the capltulation of Metz and the army in
the open field without doing all that was
prescribed by honor and duty to avoid sur
render, and unanimously condemned him
to death, and to be degraded from his rank
previous to his execution. After the judg-
ment had been rendered, all the. members
OF the court signed an appeal for mercy,
which the Duke D'Aumaule Immediately
conveyed in person to President Mcmahon.
Marshal Bazaine was greatly agitated when
he heard the decision of the court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

AN IMREcUNIoUsC 1rY.-It is estimated
that the city Of Railway, N. j.. is in debt
81 ,O00, 900. The value of the real estate is
$3.50, 900. The common council has not
met for week because it is claimed there
is not enough money in the treasury to pay
the bills that will be handed in.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

VIRGINIA HAVING A LITTLE WAR OF
HER OwN.-While our people are SO
greatly exercised in mind because of the
capture of the Virginius, and the signs Of
war in Caribbean waters, they do not per
haps know that warlike operations have
been going On much nearer home. We
read, however, that
Captain Spottswood, of the Virginia
oyster feet, has been cruising off the
cred the sailing vessel Reporter, of Balti-
more, dredging contrary TO law, and cap
tured her. This vessel was only hove to
after seven shots from the Virginia. When
captured the fine was paid and the vessel
allowed to 60 free. &
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

THROUGH FREIGHT.-The Richmond
(Va.) correspondent of the Petersburg
Appeal states that the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad Company have contracted to
deliver freights through from Cincinnati
to Glasgow, Scotland Wednesday night
the first shipment OF consignment of one
thousand tierces of lard passed through
Richmond, direct from Cincinnati, and
destined for Glasgow Heavy freights are
on the road now to pass through the tun-
mel, to be shipped from the companys
wharves to foreign ports.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

Masonic Election,
RICHMOND, Va, DEC. 1.-THE officers
elected to-day, by the Grand Commandery
are: VIM. B. Isaacs, Grand Commander:
Robert E. Withers, Deputy Grand Com
mander; S. H. Johnson, Grand Generals
simo; J. G. Bane, Grand Captain General;
Geo. W. Dame, Prelate; John F. Reg
nault, Grand Senior Warden; Peyton S.
Coles, Grand Junior Warden; Jno. Dove,
Grand Recorder; James Evans, Grand
Treasurer; Us. Roper, Grand Standard
Bearer; J. S. Moss, Grand Sword Bearer :;
W. H. H. Lynn, Grand Warden; c. E.
Riddick, Grand Captain of Guards, and
Jno. F. Regnault, Grand Lecturer.
W. S. G.
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JOSEPH Fry

An eyewitness to the butchery of the
thirtY-seven, states that Captain Fry was
the only one killed at the first volley, and
that the others were dispatched, after be-
ing wounded, by the marines placing the
muzzles of their muskets in their eyes,
mouths, ears, and literally. blowing their
heads off.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

A BANKRUPT HOTEL KEEPER.
Hotchkiss, the lessee of the Grand Union
and st. James Hotels, New York city, has
been forced into bankruptcy by the effects
of the late panic. His liabilities amount
to $220,000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

VIRGINIA GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.
AT the meeting of this body in Richmond
the following officers were elected and ap-
W. William H. Lambert, of Alexandria,
grand master; R. w. William B. ITALIA
ferro, of Gloucester, deputy grand master;
Z. W. Richard Parker, of Winchester,
grand senior warden; R. W. Beverly R.
Wexford, of Richmond, grand junior war
den; W. Thomas U. Dudley, of Richmond,
grand treasurer; W. John Dove, of Rich
mond, grand secretary; W. Peyton S.
Coles, of Charlottesville, grand senior dea-
con; w. W. A. S. Taylor, of Norfolk,
grand junior deacon; w. George W. Dame,
Of Danville, grand chaplain; Brother JAS.
B. Riddick, grand pursuivant; Brother
Thomas Angel, grand steward w. James
M. Taylor, grand tiler.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

e. James Z. Parker, son of John Parker, of
iIchester, Va, was stabbed and killed
by drunken man at a circus at Ashland,
Oregon, on tie Sd uit.
General Maury requests the Richmond
Dispatch to say that he is no. candidate
before the Legislature for the office ~ Su.
perlntendent of Education and does nj
expect 70 be. He is DISTINGUISHED, y IVY
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

OPERATION FOR IDIoCY.-A singular
surgical case is reported from the school
for idiots at South Boston, Mass. An in
mate of that institution, John Smith, aged
sixteen years, it was found had, at the age
of seven years, put pebble stones in his
ears. He became quite deaf, and subse-
quently feeble minded. Acting upon this
knowledge physician began to probe for
the pebbles, and finally succeeded in ex-
Treating several stones. It is believed
that the lad will now regain his reason.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

SEIZURE OF A RAILRoAD.-Colone W.
D. Coleman, secretary of the Board of Pub
lie Works, returned Saturday from an Of
fetal visit to Fredericksburg, whittier he
had been, in pursuance of instructions
from the board, to take possession, in be-
half of the Commonwealth, of the Fred
ericksburg, Orange and Charlottesville
railroad. The company owning the road
was chartered after the war, and to them
was transferred all the franchises of the
old Fredericksburg and Gordonsville Rail
road Company, in which the State held a
three-ffths interest, on condition that the
road should be completed in a specified
time, under the penalty Of a forfeiture of
the charter and property of the company.
That penalty has been incurred, and hence
took formal possession Of the road (seven-
teen miles of which, out of thirty-eight,
have been completed-the rest graded)
over 800 tons of railroad iron, and about
$50 kegs of spikes, all of which he placed
in charge Of Engineer G. NJ Braxton until
5th January, when, in pursuance of call
from the Board of Public Works, a meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the old Freder-
icksburg and Gordonsville railroad will be
held in the city of Fredericksburg.
How THE MoNEY-CHANGERs Work
IT IN RICHLoND.-A Richmond letter to
the Petersburg ''News" tells how the mo-
ney-changers are deyouring the people in
that city:
The rate of interest in Richmond ranges
from "a to 36 per cent per annum. | know
of a gentleman possessing real estate in
the city, worth 81 900, who last week was
compelled to raise 81 200 upon it for six
months, and after trying at nearly all the
banks, banking houses and real estate Off
ces in Richmond, as favor got the loan
at price equivalent to thirty-two (32) per
cent. per annum. [ have the papers in my
hands to show to any one who wants to
see them, and the evidence of the borrow
r's.unsuccessful application to numerous
places where money is generally loaned is
indiSputable. repeat again that negotia-
BILE notes Of the city Of Richmond have
within the past month been sold upon the
streets at discount Of from twenty (20} to
thirty 1907 per cent. per annlm. Now, I
am very well aware, and willing to &C
knowledge that the banks don't charge
more than ten 10) or twelve (l2) per cent,
but then they don't discount for the pub
lie. With the exception of one or two
banks, there has been no such thing as a
moderate system of business discounting
since the middle Of September. 7r14
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THE CUBAN AFFAIR.-The Cuban af-
fair appears to have died out though the
Cuban Spaniards swore they would never
submit to the delivery of the Virginius.-
Like the resolutions of the u. S. Congress
in the Trent affair their fury didn't last
long, and they are now reported as getting
ready to deliver. up the ship and prisoners.
A dispatch from Havana dated the Sth
inst, says:
+ Captain General Jovellar authorizes the
statement that the entire island is tran
quill. He has no doubt that all will be ar
ranged peaceably and satisfactorily with
out the slightest difficulty He now de-
clares that he does not intend to leave, Ha-
vana OF transfer his power to the hands of
General Merelo Segundo Cabo, who arrived
by the last steamer from Spain. The feel
ing of the people at Havana is quieter, and
no disturbance is apprehended. A dispo-
sition to comply with the mandates. of the
home government and obligations of the
treaty with the United States without fur
ther discussion is becoming general The
general commanding at Santiago in the alb
sence of Gen. Burriel, acting without Or
ders, but believing he was doing right,
placed ninety-tWo of the Virginius prison
ers aboard the Spanish man-of-war Bazan
and sent them to Cienfuegos. The few re-
naming prisoners were either too i'll to be
removed, or being youths of tender age,
had been set at liberty. One of those lib
Grated was engaged as waiter on one of the
government steamers. The prisoners while
at Santiago were well treated by the au-
thorities, and is no way molested by the
populace.
When the Bazan reached Cienfuegos her
commander announced by telegraph to
Havana his arrival with the prisoners
The captain general answered by ordering
the Immediate return of the Bazan and the
prisoners to Santiago, where they must
have arrived by this time.
General Burriel sailed from Havana yes
terday to resume command of the eastern
department.
The shooting of the officers and crew
was done under the order of the previous
commandant of the naval forces. The
shooting of the passengers was done under
the order of Captain General De Rodas.--
Both sentences were approved by General
Burriel. Only four were shot on Novem-
Der 4. Thirty Captain Fry and the
crew included-were shot on the 18th, and
tweve passengers ON the 8th. They were
tried by military and marine court-mar-
tial.
Tuesday next is fixed for the delivery
of the ship and surviving prisoners and
the ship Canandaigua sails from New
York to-day for Santiago to receive them.
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Death of a Telegraph Operator.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, DEC. II, 1875
There is no regular press message for the
"Vindicator'' tonight. The operator at
this office, Mr.. R. r. McCaine, died this
morning at O'Clock.
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THE VACANT u. s. OFFICES IN
VIRGINIA.

The death of Judge Underwood, and
the resignation of District attorney H. II.
Wells. Jr., gives the President an oppor-
tunity of appointing two officers in Vir-
ginia, if the Western and Eastern districts
are not consolidated under Judge Rives as
is limited at. The Richmond papers are
full of names for the vacancies. For the
Judgeship there are named Gen. VIM. S.
c. Wickham, whose claims it is stated will
be pressed by Senator Lewis, Hon. Jno.
S. Millson, who is pushed by Hon Jas. Fl.
Platt, Hon. Robt. W. Hughes, who is not
an applicant but is urged by his friend,
Judge Alfred Morton, of Richmond, Judge
Wesley Willoughby, of Alexandria and
James Lyons, Of Richmond. For the At
torneyship, Jno. Harmer Gilmer, of Rich
mond, S. F. Beach, of Alexandria, James
Foote Johnson. of Bedford, and others are
named. The Enquirer" says that Mr..
Wells resigned ''after conversation with
the Attorney General, and being told that
the President desired to adopt new poll
cy in relation to filling the Federal offices
in Virginia, and, as far as possible, wished
to give them to native Virginians. Act.
ing upon this hint, Mr. Wells resigned. -
The Enquirer" adds:
When new judge and new clerk are
appointed startling revelations may be
expected, Some Of the extraordinary do.
ings of the Bankrupt Court" will be
brought to light, and it is thought that
most astonishing developments will be
made, duplicating many parties in ques-
tionable transactions.
Since the above was written, the Presi.
dent has appointed and the Senate confirm
ed James Lyons, of Richmond, as District
Attorney. 1t is an appointment that will
be welcomed in Virginia. Mr. Lyons is a
man Of high sense of honor, and is as fa1
removed from political intriguer as a
man can possibly be. Another dispatch
says he is still spoken of for the Judgeship,
which would be still better. The Presi.
dent is on the right track.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-12-12

NIRGINIA-IN VACATION in tb a ,us,..
Office Circuit Court of Augp sta conn
ty, December 9th, 1873. :" 'oun'
Jacob Weast, John Werner, and cathor;n
his wife (late Catharine Weast, WiIlism ForS
and Sallie his wife, Clate Salle Weast.1 pifas
Henry Wenst in his own right, and a. e,.c,.
tor Of Phillip Weast dec,a., Alexander q Fu1-
ton and Robert S. HarRs0arger, as his suretias
on his official bonds John Weast. WiIlam
Weast Daniel Wsast, the unknown children
of Edward Wesst, who died in - countv
Michigan, James Carr and the unknown chill,
dren OF his wife, Annie Carr, who died in
Crawford County, Missouri, Christian Iaema.
and Hannah his wife, and James L. Kemper. de.
PENDANTS. 1'
In CHANCERY
The object Of the suit is to compel correct
settlement of the executional accounts of Henry
Weast executor of Phillip Weast, dec d.
The Defendants, William Weast. James Carr
Christian lseman and Hannah his wife. the nm.
known children of Edward Weast, and the un
known children of Annie Carr, wife of James
Carr, not having entered their appearance. and
it appearing by affidavit fled that they are non..
residents OF this State; 1t is ordered that they,
40 appear here within one mont h after due pub.
llcatlon of this notice and do what is necessary,
to protect their interest
Teste,
J.. N. RYAN, CLERK.
G. W. & F. A. Berlin p. q.
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NHRISTMAS GOODSI
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RAlSlNS,
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1rs full supply of choice FAMILY GR0 11FR.
a-Every thing delivered free.
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Masonic Election.

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