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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-05-23

THE PREPARATION FOR THE SPRINGS SEASON.
THE SUMNER. TIE tidal wave of the Springs
season, strikes Stsunton, before almost anywhere
else. For the last month, the proprietors of the
watering places have been fitting through to
the east and the famil ar faces of the Peyons, of
the famous White Sulphur Col Eubank of the
Warm McGo7ern, of the Old Sweet, and 9th
ers seen on or streets. And now the cars
going West, are filled with hotel clerks and Ca
terers, and housekeepers, and linen room people
and domestics, going on for the 'opening,"
which takes p ace on the lst of June. Here, our
hotel men are getting ready. At the American,
the regular rooms are being vacated so as to
commence charging and make room for the food
of visitors expected in the summer, and at the
ed and everything is being frightened up like
a new pin. At the Woodward house and Miller
house, both large establishments kept by expert.
enced proprl etors, preparations are made to ac-
comm odate an increased number of boarders.-
Many private families too, are preparing to &C.
comm odate guests during the summer, and the
applications especially from the Southern
states, are very numerous. The prospect is, from
written applications already made from Georgia,
Texas, South Carolina and Louisiana, that there
will he more summer boarders in Staunton from
those States than even from our own State
Our city has every advantage as place Of Sum
ner residence for families. There are churches
of all denomina tons schools excellent soce-
ty, and in easy distance are all the watering
places and all the curiosities of this section
Natural Bridge, Weyer's Cave cave of the Foun-
tains and the rest. 1t is nice place to live in,
even ind dependent of the healthy climate and
cool air.
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Re- ORGANIZATION OF THE SToNEwALL BAND
The favori tie old Stonewall Band met on Tues
day night and re-organized with the following
members Prof j Turner, leader B M.
CT inedinst, E. fiat cornet; J. A. Armentrout,
B. fat cornet G. W. Miller, B. fiat oornet D.
E. strasburg, lst alto ]. M. Carroll End alto !;
S. N. Miller, End alto E. NJ. Cushing LIST tenor;
Samuel Baskins End tenor +; Charles E. Haines,
baritone and J P. AIT, tuba. The band pro-
pose to get set of bras bell front instruments,
costing $500, and it is to be hoped thai the citi-
zens will subscribe literally to the purchase mo-
ney This summer if the city would buy park
ON the suburbs, su nset concerts by the band
would be great addition to its attractions
Every attraction we add TO our city makes it a
more agreeable plac for strangers to come, and
the greater our population will be.
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The ELECTION YESTERDAY The cleo
ton for City Treasurer yesterday resulted
in the reelection of that most excellent OF
fcsr-Mr Jno. NJ. Carroll There was 30
opposition, there seeming to be feeling 'n
all hands that he was the best man for the
place. In the county there were only one
or two contested Offices, and no politics
in the question The vote in this city stood
232 in the End ward and 1873 in the 1st.--
All for Carroll.
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New FAIR GROUNDS The Board of Directors
Of the Augusta County Agricultural Fair, met
Saturday night and accepted the proposition of
the executors of ". W Donaghe to sell 333 acres
of Spring farm on the nor thern edge of the city,
for the new fair ground, at the price of $50, 0o0
Mr.. VIM. A. Pratt, the Engineer, advertises to-
dav for proposals to remove tho old buildings
to the new locality. He is gentleman of ex-
celleut taste and the public may be assured that
with his improvements, the new grounds wille
coed the old in beauty.
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THE New POSTAL Alphabetically, the ex-
citement in Staunton now is the new postal
cards Everybo wants them, but they are
not SO easy to get. The requisitions filed at the
Postal Department are for 10000 900, and so
far, up to the 18th instant, 100000 have been
issued. Postmaster Sears ordered 10000, but
will have to wait, and so has tried to borrow
1000. From Richmond Miss Van Lew sent this
answer awe haven't got one left ; have been
trying to borrow, myself, and cannot" The
first half dozen cards that came to Stanton
came from New York. Parties who want cards
at once.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
CONVENTION IN THE COUNTY.

CONVENTION IN THE COUNTY.
1t is announced that on the 3rd of June,
at Mountain View Chapel, near New Hope,
there will be held musical convention,
which is intended for the formation of To-
cal or county musical association, something
like The old Valley Association, which once
foufished in this vicinity. The constitution
of the old association, with some changes,
likely to render existence certain, will be
adopted. The organization purposes for the
spal sum of $l00, to give - lessons in vo-
cal music, and it is to be under the direc-
ZION ofProf. Evans, SO well known in the
Valley, for his ability and success as teach
er Those who attend the meeting will be
hcsoiyab1y treated, and the citizens in the
vicinity Of New Hope, have made ample ar
rangements to render this first meeting of
convention, a season Of enjoyment. The
association will furnish music books to visitors
free, and there will only be charge Of half
dollar, for attending all the concerts given
on the occasion. We hope it is not needed
to say a word Of the Importance of this meet
ing. Music is a great aid in the refinement
of people,. and any association that brings
out the talent in community and developes
the good voices, which it contains, is public
benefit The association will meet every
Spring end Fall, and has the advantage of
bringing together all the talent Of the coun-
ty, and putting it under The direction of the
lest masters
TABLEAUx AT WAYNEsBoR
The Waynesboro public were highly enter
tanned few evenings since, by an exhibi-
ton given fo~ the benefit Of the Methodist
church. The Charades and Tableaux never
excelled there, were participated in by party
of talented ladies and gentlemen from Green
vile, who won great applause from de-
lighted audience, and left very pleasant
impression The ladies and gentlemen Of
Waynesboro who aided, also, deserved the
highest praise
COMEDY AT THE ASYLUM.
A feature introduced by the Superinten-
dent Of the W. L. Asylum, for the amuse-
ment of patients in the last two weeks, has
been dramatic performances by convalesent
patients, The first performance was loan
of a Lover )" and the second was Box and
Cox the female character being given
with evident dramatic talent, by Miss Nora
c., volunteer from Staunton. The inagu
ration Of these performances was attended
with the best results, in respect to d.
verting the patients, who enjoy them great
deal
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ACCIDENT FROM LAND eLIDE-A land
slide occurred on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, in section SO, between McKendry's
Station and Nlillor's Ferry. on Tuesday
night, which delayed the Eastern bound
train about seven hours The train en-
countered another small slide between
Meadow Creek and Lick Greek. and ran
over it without other damage than was ia
Acted by stump lodged in the bank which
tore off portion of the steps and otherwise
injured passenger car. No one was in
jured A third slide beyond Hinson's &C.
casioned further delay.
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First Glass Hotel
VIRGINIA HOTEL
JOHN ID. CROWLE, Proprietor.
G w KENNEDY CHIEE CLERK.
G. W. KENNEDY, CHrEF CLERl

This favorite Hotel has just been repaired and
ftten up under the new management and will be
kept in first class style.
It's table will be supplied with everything that
the markets afford ; its rooms are we'll furnished
and we'll ventilated the servants are polite and
attentive, and every thing will be done to secure
the greatest comfort of its guests.
The BAR is supplied with the finest Wines and
LIQUORS and attached thereto is & BILLIARD
SALOON, furnished with the most improved
tables.
The Proprietor will devote his time and atten-
ton to making this 6rst-class House in every
respect, and solicits share of the public pat
ronage.
re- OMNIBUSES will be in attendance on
the arrival of all trains to convey passengers to
and from the HOTEL free Of charge.
JOHN D. CROWLE,
novl5-tf. Proprietor.
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SOUTHERN MUTUAL
ryDI JNrCnD Anrr

,TNHE SOUTHERN MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, s472, ss7.2s.
CHARTERED BY TIE coAMoNwEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
Gfice-No. IL Tenth Street. Skaters New
Building, between Main and Bank Streets,
RICHMOND, Va.
SA- Issues Annual, Term, and Participating
Policies. Farm Property Speciality.
Dr.. Fl. G. DAVIDSON, President.
JORDAN Fl. MARTIN, Vice-President.
E. NEISWANGER, Secretary.
STATEMENT OF IT'S BUSINESS
TO January LIST, 1878.
Number OF Policies issued, 1912
Amount If Deposit Notes deposi ted with
the Company, $430, 1888 SO
Amount of Cash Premiums and fees re-
ceived, 2o9,U55 %
Amount paid for Losses, Expenses, Sal
aries, Commissions, sc, 226 ,476 90
Losses, adj listed not due Il, U55 80
II. H. PECK, Solicitor, taunton, Va.
j. S. WALLACE, Solicitor, Waynesboro.
JNo. G. SToyER, Soliitor, Fishersvills
Agents wanted in every City, Town and
County.
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CLOSING EXERCISES closing exercises OF
Staunton Female Seminary will take place in the
Lutheran Church, in Staunton, on the 10th o.
June, at O. clock. Rev B. H. Hunt Of Phila-
delp ia, will deliver the address on the occasion
The exercises will be very interesting, and the
public are invited to attend them.
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New Cry BoNDs-The city is in treaty with
a. firm in New York foT the lithographing OF
new set of bonds to be used as she may re-
onire the first of them being for the payment
for the railroad shop lands. The denominations
are eco of 500, 3co.of $500, and 100 of $1,000
each, making total of6Co representing S27o, ooo'
The cost of them printed in three colors is S225,
and in two colors S175.
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TIE LUTHERAN PUIpIT.-Rev. M. 4. Minnlck,
of the University at Philadelphia, has accepted
the call of the Lutheran congregation here, to
fill their pulpit during the Summer months
Mr. Munich is young minister, just graduated
and will come here about the 18th Of June, d.
rectly after his ordination
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FAIR FOR THB BENEFIT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
THE ladies of ST. Francis Catholic church will
,commence fair on next Monday morning the
2eth inst, for the purpose of charging and re-
nairing their church. They will give dinners
and suppers in connection with it, and from the
.oxcallent taste of the ladies who have the mat
ter in charge, the public may be assured that it
will be excelled by none 1t takes place at Pr
or
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CHURCH MATTERs.-Rev. DR.. Roszell of the
Methodist church, will conclude his sermon on
Temperance on Sunday night next.
A letter received from Rev. DE-. B NJ. Palmer
the distinguished Pfesby terian minister of New
Orleans, W no it was rumored would ELL Mr.. Ba-
ker's place here, during his absence says he will
not leave New Orleans this summer.
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A SPLENDID TEAM.-A very remarks
BILE match Of chestnut sorrel, blooded horses,
ownedsby Mossrs. Kayssr sndCondon is at
Burke's stable. The horses are peculiarly
marked, and yet are exactly alike. though
not from the same sire nor dam. and from
different parts Of the State Horsemen say
they are the finest matched borses ever 10
Staunton
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MARRIAaE.-On Tuesday morning last, Capt
D. Pat Woodward, the popular officer on
the Chesapeake + Ohio Railroad, was united to
Miss Emma Peyton, daughter of Geo. l.. Pey-
ton, Esq, proprietor Of the White Sulphur
Springs. The wedding took place at that wa
telipg place, and was attended by a large num-
Der of Capt. Woodwards friends, from this
CITY,
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M1scELLANEoUs-Th scholars of the Augusta
Female Summary, some 80 IN number, went Oh
an excursion last Friday to Weyer's Cave They
returned ataark, having had pleasant time
The II S. Assessors went out of Off &c on the
goth instant.
Cincinnati lager Is now on sale at the bar
rooms here.
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RieLmond Adveatlsepel is.

EitEmGnd AGvs ssptl Is.
ITO CONSUMERS 6 OF NOD ;, ou,,rnv
saving guaranteed by the use of the
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM
L VI RIG Att NC OIL.
Suitable for slow or rapid machinery of every
description.
FREE FROM ALL IMPURITIES,
WARRANTED NOT TO HEAT OR GUM.
Every barrel warranted to give satisfaction whom
properly used, or to be returned at
our expense.
It is Free From Grit and Gum,
And under the same circumstances as the
best Sperm or lard oil.
VIII not heat, Wear or cut the Boxes BEARINGS
This Oil has been extensively used in this City
for several years past, giving general satisfaction
and without complaint, wherever used.
mg~ PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED that
the oil sold by us differs from all other Iubri
citing Oils sold in this market We are the
sole agents here for the
VIRGINIA NATURAL PETROLEUM LCBRi-
eating OIL,
every barrel, of which sold by u.s. b-arug our
brands thus
VIRGIYIA NATURAL PETROLEUM LUBRIGATING Oh,
PUR CELL, LADD & CO., Agents,
RICHMOND, VA.
Nsg- Orders addressed To US will receive
prompt attention. and be shipped in good tight
packages.
PURCELL LADD h CO.,
may 23-2m Druggists, Richmond, Va.
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A CASE FOR DARwIN.-At way nesnoro, & ss"
DAYS sisee. cow, owned by Mr.. Thos. H. An
trim, gave birth to calf without eyes and with
out tail. The little fellow don't seem to miss
either, and is thrifty and frolicsome. AS TAD
pole loses his tail When be is about being promoted
to frog, it ia a question for Mr.. Darwin what
ahis new conner il about to be promoted 10.
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ENGLISH IMMIGRANTs--Fo families of
immigrants passed through here on the cars
few days since, on their way to settle in Green
brisr county. They had with them agricultural
implements of the English patterns.
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FIRE AT CHURcHvILLE The dwelling of Geo.
c. Hanger, near Chnrchville, was consumed By
fire on Tuesday evening last, together with all
his household and kitchen furniture, and about
1000 lbs. of bacon. The FIRE is supposed to have
originated from stove pipe passing through
floor. Loss about So, 900. No insurance.
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CRops AND VEGETATION The continued
Spring rain has greatly improved the prospect of
the crops, and in some cases where hardly any
wheat was expected, very fair crop will be re-
allied. The cut worm has gotten into the gar
dens and is devouring vegetation at a rapid rate.
1t has also appeared in the corn fields, VIII ere
it is eating the corn before it sprouts
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Married.

WOODWARD -PEYTON-On Tuesday last,
2Ouh inst, at the residence of the brides par
ents, by the Rev. Mr.. Pitcher; D. P. Wood
ward, of Stanton, to Miss Emma, eldest
daughter of Col Geo. l., Peyton, of White
Sulphur Springs Greenbrier, W. Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-05-23

PRINTER WANrED.-A steady printer may get
permanent place by addressing Vindcator
Office, Stanton, Va. young man preferred.
may23-3t
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SwDNTNG TOBACCO.

In almost endless variety. Lone Jack, Brown
Dick, Pride OF Va, Hiawatha. Gypsy Queen,
Short Horn, Sheet Anchor, &C., &c.
COCHRAN 4 WALKER.
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SEGA RS.

Of all grades, Imported Havana and Principe
with full line medium and common
COCHRAN 4 WALKER
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Attention is called to the advertisement OF
Messrs. ByERs = suANNrRsos-especislly to their
stock of meats, Ham, Breakfast bacon, mesa az
rump pork, and family bsaf.
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DESTRUCTION OF RoNDs.

Friday night was fixed for the burning of
of some useless city bonds, in the presence of the
Council. but as it was stated Judge Shelley had
about SllOO of them he wanted to have funded at
the next court, the matter was deferred till the
first meeting in June.
Adioprpad
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CALL MADE-The congregation Of the Baptist
church, voted on Sunday unanimously to call
Rev. G. Manly, of Murfreesboro, Tenn, to ill
their pulpit.
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THE sTREETs-CITY ENGINEER.

Upon q resolution about paving the sidewalk
from the corner of New Courthouse street to
he American Hotel, offered by Mr.. German, it
was explained that, part of the property belong
ing. to the county the Pres ident Of the Supervi-
sors had agreed that it should pay part of the ex-
pense and then general debate sprung up
about the condition of the strsetl. M.ssrs.
English, Evans, Bsgby, and Hoge complained
that the city Engineer was absent from his post.
Mr.. Evans stating that nothing haa ben done
since he came into office. Mr. Ker said it was
understood when the new engineer elected
that he conld not devote his whole time to the
duties of the office. He had already laid off
some of the work. and would soon be back from
Pennsylvania, where he is engaged in a survey,
and would continue his work. Mr.. English
said that sonnet thing like this had been the cry
ever since he came into the council, and he
thought the members ought TO act in this matter
just as they would in transacting their own pri
vate business. 1t had been understood that,
though the whole time of our engineer would
not be gotten, yet enough of it WAS to have been
gotten to attend to the city's business. Mr.. Guy
thought the engineer would be back this week,
and then the work would go on.
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Died.

KNIsELY-At Doe HILL Highland county, on
tie LIST day of May, 1878, of spinal affection,
resulting in pelvic abscess, Arthur h.. son OF
George W and Margaret J. Knsely
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PIPES.

A full line Of Meerschaum, wood and clay pipes
also root tens. Hickory and other canes.
myz-tf COCHRAN & WALKER
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"YELLOW Bird

We will always have on hand a supply of this
Chewing Tobacco, Justly considered the
best in the market.
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TOBACCO.

Now in store a fine assortment of Chewing
Bright and dark twist, eleven and twelve
inch Plugs; Navy in Caddy boxes.
Fine cut, &C. &c.
COCHRAN 4 WALKER.
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City Notices.

THE TRUE TEsr.-The very best evidence of
the stability of an Insurance Company, is the
economy of its management and its profit on it's
investments The statistics of the Piedmont. L
Arlington Life Insurance Company show this
state of affairs in its conduct. 1t is shown from
the official figures of that institution-for it has
become national institution-that no compa-
ny of the same age in America has conducted
its business at so small ratio of expense to in
come, over broader territory, at smaller losses
by mortality, or upon sounder plans of insur-
auce lis affairs, which have been searchingly
scrutinized in every new State whose territory
it has entered upon, and often by unfriendly
and jealous eyes, have stood the test without
shadow of doubt being castupon it. So care
full have bsen lis investments that it has realized
per cent. profit where the average of other
companies has been only 5, and such judiclous
economy has been exercised in its control, that
lis expenses are less in proportion than any COM
pany in the country. 1t is an institution for
Virginia to feel proud of, and, what is of more
practical Importance, for Virglnians to feel safe
in. There is now no necessity to insure out Of
the State
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PEMHRoKE.-Thisis the name or trademark by
which these nicely-made and elegantly-fitting
white dress Shirts called, that are only to be
had in Virginia Of E. B. SPENCE & SON, Mer-
chaint Tailors, Clothiers and Dealers in Gentle,
mems Furnishing Goods, at No. 1900 Main street,
Richmond,Va. SPENCE Son take measures and
have those Shirts made specially to order, so that
all can have perfect-ftting shirt by calling on
them for the Pembroke Shr,,' at 1900 Main street;
and, in addition to full stock of Shirts, E. b.
SPENCE Son have always the largest stock of
Cloths, Cassimeres and VestiRgs to be found in
the city And they make Clothing to order, in
the very best style and at the lowest prices. Iyou
are in eed of Wedding Suits Dress Suits, or Bust
ness Suits, you can always be nicely SUITED by
calling on SPENCE & Son. In their Gentlemen's
Furnishing Department you will find all Of the
latest novelties in Neck Wear, Gloves Hosiery and
Handkerchief, Under Wear, Suspenders, Collars
Cuffs, aud all other articles necessary for a gen
tleman's outfit. We advise all in want of good
Clothing and Furnishing Goods, moderate prl-
ces to call at the old corner Clothing House, NO.
1900 Main street, corner of 18th, Richmond, va.
and examine the stock of goods that E. B. SPENCE
& Son will show you. Call early and often, and
call at
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Hotels

A MEXICAN HOTEL,
~ Imn,edi 7tely at The Va. Central Railroad
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
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WAGON MAXIM g
wv Nh

w AND
The undersigned, formerly of Churchville, has
opened Wagon-making and Blacksmithing
establishment, on
NEW COURT HOUSE ST., STAUNTON, VA,
next door to the Carriage Factory of Capt.
Waters, where he is prepared to execute all work
in his line, out of good material, in the best
manner and at low hA ures.
We REPAIRING promptly done and all
work warranted.
w. also mann facture FASTGfS PATENT
LIFTING JACK, the greatest thing out and in
dispensable to farmers generally. Call and see
1t.
febl4 JAS. N. LICKLITER.
INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
DECORATIVE PANEL and PLAIN
Paper hanging.
FRESCO INVITATIONS in Marble, Granite or
Wood, suitable for Halls Churches
and Public Buildings-Ceiling
decorations, Medallions, Par
lor decora tons in Vel
vet and Gold.
All styles of Window Cornices, Curtains Lam
brequins, Window shades, Picture frames, Look
ing glass frames made to order in the latest style
and at less than Baltimore Prices.
CARPETS AND OIL CLOTH MATING cut,
maze and laid Old furniture re-upholstered.-
Old frames re- gilt.
All work guaranteed to give satisfaction or 70
charge. beautiful assortment of wall paper
and decorations constantly on hand at
GEO. W. HEW1TT'S,
Paper hanger and Uphoster,
ap. I'm Main street Bridge, Staunton.