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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-11-14

How MONTICELLO WAS SAVED FROM
THE SHERIFF. Jefferson's affairs did
not mend, though he enjoyed the able and
resolute assistance Of his grandson and
namesake, Thomas Jefferon Randolph !;
and he resolved, at length, to discharge
the worst debts in the fashion of Old Viz
ginia, by selling a portion OF his lands.-
But there Was nobody to buy. Land sold
in the usual way would not bring third
of it's value; and consequently he petition
ed the legislature to relax the operation
of the law so as to allow him to dispose Of
some Of bis farms by lottery, as was fire.
quently done when money was to be raised
for public object. The legislature grant
ed his request, though with reluctance
But, in the meantime, it had been. noised
abroad, all over the Union, that the au-
thor Of the Declaration of Independence
was about to lose that farfamed Month
cello, with which his name had been asso-
ciated in the public mind fol- two genera
tons, the abode of his prime and refuge of
his old age, a Mecca to the Republicans
Of many lands. A feeling arose in all lib
eral minds that this must not be; and du-
ring the spring OF 1926, the last OF his years,
subscriptions were made for his relief in
many places. Philip Hone, Mayor Of New
York, raised without all effort, as MI.
Randall records, Us, $685. Philadelphia sent
5000, and Baltimore 1000. The lottery
was suspended, and Mr.. Jefferson's last
DAYS were solaced by the belief that the
subscriptions would suffice to free his es-
tate from debt, and secure home and indie
pendence to his daughterand her children.
He was proud of the liberality of his coun-
trynen, and proud to be it's object. He
who had refused to accept SO much as a
loan from the legislature OF his State, glo-
Il L.,
individuals. ssNo cent of this said he,
lis wrung from the tax payers. 1t is the
pure and unsolicited offering Of love. y
Atlantic Monthly.
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WHAT THEY THINK ELSE WHERE.

It will be interesting to our readers to
know how our late victory in Virginia is
regarded by our brethren in the South
The Raleigh IN. CO. Sentinel published
in State which has good cause to: envy.
us, says: 5fiEs tsil951 "a 4s 4.
Suffering more than, any other State
during the four years of war, Virginia has
suffered far less than any OF the States
south of her since the curtain fell upon the
hopes of the Confederacy at Appomattox.
During the war her leaders were the great
est Captains we had, and her people dis
PLAYED an endurance and hospitality that
were the praise of all. Since the war, WIS
dom, prudence, and justice have dlstln-
guised her political leaders, and on tues
day last she won her second great victory
over carpet-baggers, a few gentlemanly
scalawags. and small army of Ofice-hold-
ers. thus giving death-blow to the cause
of Radicalism. we trust, within her Dor
ders. We heartily congratulate the peo-
pie of the old Dominion upon their great
political and moral victory. 1t is no long
er Virginia IN Vinculss, but Virginia Vsc-
tri1. Would to God we could thus write
of North Carolina. Unfortunately, here
we have some fifteen thousand white ma
tiyes who have allied themselves with our
prosecutors and Sianderers. upon Jhe prlii.
ciple shat thrift might follow fawnlng.."
When our day of deliyerance shall come Is
unknown even to the oracies. We may at
least copy the enthusiasm, energy and de-
votedness of our neighbors, and once more
essay to rescue our dear old State from the
clutches of that party who has despolledi
her of treasures and placed stain and
stigma upon her hitherto untarnished es-
cutcheon. * The Virgin
ians have proud future before tEem.--
One of it's most distinguished and excel
lent native citizens is to be her Governor.
A Legislature largely Conservative is to
frame her laws and legislate for her indus
trial development. A Judiciary composed
of men of learning and character preside IN
her courts. On them there is no smutch
of bribery their robes are not solled by
the filth of the political hustlngs tnelr
regulations are unspotted. What for
tunate people. Shall their condition ever
become ours ?"
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THE SAN DOMINGO REYoLUTIoN.-Ad-
vices from st. Thomas to the 9Th instant,
have been received. News had reached
that island that Gen. Luperon, who retired
been recalled by the insurgent chiefs, and
will resume his old command. 1t is sup
posed that under his leadership the revolu-
tionists will make a supreme effort, and
either triumph OF be annihilated. Our Vir-
ginia colonists will hardly arrive in time
for the fight-which will be a disappoint-
ment.
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Rev. DIR. MUNsEY The Marion Va.
SHerald' of Monday has the following
about this gentleman
''This distinguished divine was at Ma
rion last Saturday and Sunday. On Sun
day morning he preached to a very large
congregation at Mt. Carmel Church, three
miles east of town. His text-'It is fin
ished''-was handled with a peculiar pow
Ell and eloquence which no living man pos
sesses in SO high degree as DR.. Munsey.
We are glad to learn from him that his
health is much improved He will start
about the middle Of this week on tour
through Eastern Virginia to Baltimore,
and around to the Virginia Conference,
which meets in Richmond on the 26th in
slant -
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THE VOTE. ?.


Wise county gives Kemper 4e5,. and
Hughes 2ss.. Majority for Kemper II =
This increases Kemper's ascertained ma
jority in the State to a6,7e5, with Buchan-
an and Warwick to be heard from, which
will nearly tie. Rockingham county gave
Kemper 2171 majority, and elected DraS.
a. Moffett, Senator, and T. N, Sellers and
E. Armstrong, delegates. Highland gave
$40 majority for Kemper, and elected Paul
Lightner to the House, L.YH Stephenson
Attorney for the Commonwealth, and
Jno. s. McNulty County Treasurer. Bath
gave $40 majority for Kemper, and elected
VIM. M. McAllister Attorney for the Com
monwealth, by IS over w. III. Terrill. Col.
Jno. L.. Eubank Of the Warm Springs is
elected to the Senate. We will give the
full vote of the State as soon as it is offici-
ally received. s Y Il 9idf
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Commercial.

New York Nov. 13.-Flour quiet and
firm. Wheat quiet and steady. Corn
moderately active and unchanged.
BALTIMORE. Nov. 13.-Flour improved
in demand. with prices unchanged. Wheat
steady and firm. Corn dull-Southern SO
a73. Rye s0a60. Oats weak at 48a50
Hay dull and unchadged.
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INCREASE IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT
EsTIMATEs.-T estimates of the War
Department for the next fiscal year are I'M
usually large. The actual expenses OF the
Department for 1872 were $50, 1000, 900; in
1873 they increased to 100000 The es-
Inmates for the present year are $50, 32o,-
900. Three millions of this is for the engi-
neer's department and one million four
hundred Thousand dollars for army fortifi-
cations. Atr 81 f.a-...
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ASSAULT ON a JUDGE.-Judge J.

ASSAULT ON A JUDGE.-Judge }. e.
Underwood, of the United States District
Court, was assaulted in Richmond, Tues
day, by VIM. McVeigh, rightful owner OF
of the property in Alexandria, purchased
under the conhscation act by Underwood.
A few blows were administered by Nc
Weigh. There was no resistance whatever
on the part of Underwood. McVeigh call
ed the Judge hypocrite and scoundrel,
charged him with robbing him and making
his family paupers. The Judge afterwards
declined to make complaint against Nc
Weigh, who is an old man, hut U. s. Com
missioner Peasants issued a warrant for
his arrest. Mr.. McVeigh stated to re-
porter the immediate cause OF the provo
cation for the assault-the discovery that
Underwood is removing his McVeigh s,
furniture from Alexandria to Washing
tom He said !:
When the Supreme Court of Appeals
confirmed the.writ of ejectment decision
| against Judge Underwood, Went up TO
Alexandria to take possession OF my resi-
dence. which I had not seen the inside OF
| for twelve years, and with the sheriff, who
| had the proper writ OF possession ana al
| execution against Judge Underwood for
| over three Thousand dollars for rents due
me. we entered. Mrs. Underwood inform
! ed the sheriff latter he had informed her
of the object of his visit) that the Judge
| had gone to Washington and would be
back soon. The sheriff then told her he
would await the Judges return. In his
| absence I examined the contents OF the
parlors and did not see a dollars worth OF
| furniture, including mirrors, carpets, win
| dow curtains, mantle ornaments, &C., but
what belonged to my family. including
many little presents from deceased friends
and relatives, most highly appreciated by
them, and held in the possession OF Judge
| Underwood for nearly ten years, under the
| most irving circumstances. After wait
| ing considerable time the Judge came in
and informed us he had obtained a writ of
error from one of the judges of the Su-
preme Court of the United States, Which
| he said must stop our proceeding, and up
! on hearing the facts of the case the sheriff
at once stopped all proceedings. The case:
| / hear, is now expected to come up in the
| Supreme Court, and I saw in Friday s
| Alexandria EsGazette'' that Judge Under
wood is now renting out rooms, in my res
idence and removing to Washington
furniture being removed out OF the State
BY his conduct / am reduced to poverty
no shelter of my own for my family my
wife with friends far distant from here
and 1 myself being with friends, and my
| family all scattered in different sections.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-11-14

Mrs. Lucy Stanton, the mother of the
late Secretary Stanton, died on the 9th of
November, at the residence Of her only
surviving child, Mrs. Pamphiia Wolcott, in
New Brighton, Pennsylvania. She was of
a good old age-more than eighty years.
She was native of Virginia, born near
Fredericksburg. Her maiden name was
Norman, and with her parents she went to
Ohio at an early age.
Those who know all about what is going
on in gociety say that Secretary Belknap
(who is noW in New York; is to be mar
ried some day this week to Mrs. Bower, a
sister of his late wife. Mrs. Bower, nee
Tomlinson, is Kentucky belle:
Helmbold still lives, and has card in
in the London Cosmopolitan, dated Lang
ham Hotel, III WHICH he complains of the
slurs passed upon him by a New York pa
per in calling Jay Cooke Il Co., and Henry
Clews Il Co., "Buchu bankers
Hon. Jefferson Davis and his son are in
Baltimore going to Europe. Mrs. Davis
ana nef daughters will reside in Shelby
Vile, KY, during their absence.
I'll. w. Crittenden, of jefferson, Co., w.
Vas last week, shipped 1,OOOpounds of hon
ey to Washington third shipment he
has made this year.
The vestry Of Christ church, New York,
have ordered that all the ews in st. Paul's.
now owned by the church, and all that
shall hereafter come into it's possession
shall henceforth be free.
Ex-President johnson is now out in
card laying the blame of Mrs. Surratt's
death on Judge Holt. The question with
The public is who to believe.
The salaries of government officials in
washington require the payment of about
100000 per monEh.
DR.. James B. Hodgkin, Of Alexandria,
Va, has been elected to the chair of Den
tai Mechanism and Metallurgy in the Bal
tlmore College of Dental Surgery.
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STATE MEDICAL SocIETY.-The y Vir-
ginia Medical Society met at Norfolk on
the 18th inst, DIR. Harvey Black presid-
ing. Dr.. Robert S. Hamilton, of Staunton,
delivered the annual address, the subject
being the 'sRelations Of Medicine to So
ciety and some Of their reciprocal rela-
tions.'' The address is highly spoken OF by
the Norfolk press for its ability. The
membership of the Society is nov reported
at 275
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-11-14

A CENTENNIAL TEA PARTY.-The wo-
mems centennial ward committees of Phil
adelphia have completed the necessary ar
engagements for the projected tea party at
the Academy ON the 18th Of December, the
anniversary of the Boston tea party. Differ
ents States will be represented by tables
The ladies attending upon the tables are
required to dress in Martha Washington
style, with cap, kerchief, &c.
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ENGLISH CAPITAL IN AMERICAN IRON
AND CoAL.-A London letter of October
18th says that SO attractive have been the
mineral interests in America of late that
capital for these commercial developments
is readily obtained in London and in New
Before the writer at the time were con-
tracts between Georgia, Virginia and Ten
nessee property holders and Englishmen of
finance that clearly prove this,
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FARMER's CoUNc1L.--The Farmers
Council of Virginia and North Carolina
will meet at Petersburg on the 25th instant,
with the object Of bringing together the
best practical, able men Of Virginia and
North Carolina, to devise measures to
ameliorate the condition of the agricultu-
raj classes, and for other purposes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-11-14

The estate Journal at Richmond is bu-
silly engaged in publishing articles to the
effect that immigration from the North is
discouraged by the State having gone for
the Conservatives and not one to show
that the fact should be no drawback to our
friends at the North! And that is Vir-
ginia paper claiming to be devoted to Vir-
ginia interests !! !! ,.e
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THE REPORT of the Board of Visitors of
the University of Virginia to the General
Assembly has been sent in. The revenue
of the University for the last fiscal year
was $32, 56O.s6 against S3l, 1855 for the
previous year-showing an increase of ST.
1921 and this increase was effected not
withstanding the number of students at
tending lectures in ls72-'73 was 342, against
1865 in lS71-'72. The current expenses were
reduced from Sal, 8S2.74 fol- 1871 to $4O,.
9S5 96 for 1872
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A JOKE -The Bristol News" has its
little joke about the late Radical disaster,
as follows >,
Fatal Datez.-A deadly duel was fought
yesterday between Colonel R. w Hughes
and General James L Kemper Colonel
Hughes fell at the first fire and has not
spoken since. At this hour he is in a con-
dition of extreme prostratlou, bordering on
collapse. and there is no hope entertained
of bis recovery. The affair occurred at the
ballot box, aud General Kemper left at
once for the city Of Richmond This set
ties the question of Colonel Hughes disa-
bility
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A VIRGINIA LECTURER Mr.. James
P. Cowardin who has just returned from
a voyage around the world is lecturing to
crowded houses in Richmond on his tour.
The press there speak highly. of it as a
lecture of high rank both for its instruc-
ton and entertainment. It is well sea-
soned with the authors genial humor.
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THE LATE BISHOP EARLY.-The
Lynchburg "Virginian' says that che was
rendered nominations to Congress, was Of
fered the GoYernorship of the Illinois ter
ritory, was solicited afterwards, by Presi
dent Adams, to take that for the Arkan-
sas territory, and was offered the position
of Comptroller of the Treasury by Presi-
dent Tyler, all of which honors he respect
fully declined, believing that the mission
he was to fulfil in the world was of diff
ferent character
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THE RECENT ELECTIoNs.-One of the
notable results Of Tuesday elections is the
selection of the Democratic candidate for
Congress to fill the vacancy in the fourth
district of Michigan. This district has al
ways been looked upon as hopelessly Re-
publican, and has always given majorities
of thousands for the nominee of that par
ty The election of an Opposition Legis-
lature in Kansas secures the return of an
anti-Administration United States Sena-
tor in place of the notorious Caldwell. Mr..
Pomeroy left here last week, some say for
the purpose of setting his wires to come
sas have rendered any trouble on his part
of this nature unnecessary. This uneXpec-
ted result will also bring to..grief the Sena-
torial aspirations of Governor Osborne and
other Kansas politicians. Wastington te7e-
dTant. Baltimore Sun.
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APPLEs.-T rush of apples from this
quarter to the north and the correspon-
dent flow of greenbacks from the north to
the pockets Of those of our farmers who
have not despised the orchard, continues
in rather increasing volume. Wagon loads
of Pippins and Pinnocks, Redstreaks and
Rarbees, pour into Winchester along all
the roads. Mr.. Abner Hodgson, living
this year, from an orchard of nine acres,
six hundred barrels of apples, which sell at
So per barrel. This yield Of $130 per acre
is better than six bushels Of wheat Yin
chester Neaos.
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BY Telegraph.
Special kilograms to the Staunton Vim dictator
Suicide of "a Banker

SWECadaG OF q -BAMkeF.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.-Whiteman G.
Bestor, member of the firm of Geo. M.
Riggs & Co., bankers, committed suicide
in his room at 7 o'clock this morning by
shooting himself through the head. No
cause is assigned for the act.
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The strike on the East Tennessee Ga.
IVA. R. r. has ended, and the trains are
running regularly.
Bismarck has been made President Of
the Prussian Ministry, General Won Room
retiring. 5st7
Hon. S. P. Mallory, Ex-secretary of the
Navy of the Confederacy, died al. Pensaco-
ia, Fla, Wednesday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-11-14

tuOTOuBuly uleu Tie IudThet-RO "
JAS. W. NEWTONS
VARIETY STORE
In the Large Stone Building, on the left hand
side of the street leading from the depot.
For example, lady dropped in after having
purchased goods for hREDINGOIE," when
she saw on the counter piece of goods identi'
cally the same in quality and color. She asked
the price As cents, madam. She exclaimed
"45 cents Why, l only few moments ago
paid so cents for mine, and it is no better than
yours" So, hundreds of Others would find it
to their advantage if they would call at ''the
Little Store around the corner" before purcha-
sing elsewhers.
Bear in mind, Ladies wekeep no second hand
goods, from old auction houses or bankrupt
sales, but goods fresh from the manufacturers,
and Warrant every article as represented or the
money refunded.
MILLINERY MILL merry
This department is complete embracing all
the leading novelties of the season Ladies and
Children's Hats and Bonnets from so c. TO S25.
80 AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR-ma
+ Oct 1878, Oct. =
First and only Premium on Millinery Goods
awarded to
j. W. NEW TON.
Ladies, don't fail 10 call and see the Pre-
MUM Hats and Bonpets now on exhibition
! AT MAJ. NEwToN's,
a:#---Next door to Spectator Office.-##
SHOES! SHOESl SHOES
Ladies Kid, Foxed, Morocco, and Lasting But.
toned and Laced Boots and Shoes, made ex-
pressly for my trade, and every pair warranted
to give entire satisfaction. Also, a large stock
of Boots and Shoes at prices to suit the purcha-
ser. Whole Stock, So to So.
Nations IN Great VARIETY !
Buck, Cloth and Lisle Thread Gloves-an ex-
celent Kid Glove for ST. .OU, Merino Shirts.
Vests Drawers, Cotton and Merino Hosiery.
kerchiefs from cents TO S., Hamburg Edging
from 10 cents to ST Sc, Ruffes Trimmings, &C.,
Queen Bess and other Frilings
Leggins, Hoods and Cloaks for children.
Jet Bands, Sets, Charms &C.
1t is impossible to enumerate each article, but
if you will call, we will show you hundreds of
useful and ornamen tai articles.
H FURS! FURS!! FURS !!!-W
sHAWLs, CLOAKs, &C.
DIR x GOODS.
Cloths, Cassimeres, Factory Cloth Red and
White Flannel, Blankets, Repelants, Navy
Blue Water Proof, &c Also, DRESS
GOODS-beautiful styles at penic
prices. Very latest styles of
YAK LACES for trimming.
MOURNING GOODS A SPECIALITY
Royal Australian Crepe, Reps, and Black AL
pacas. from 35 cents to 5 So
Mourning Wells from so cents to So,
Crepe Hats from So so to $40.
STAMPING DEPOT
Stamping on Linen Cotton Flannel neatly
and quickly executed
Orders from the country, amounting to SIS 90
and upwards, will receive prompt attention, and
the package delivered free of charge.
We are satisfied that if persons favor US with
call before purchasing, they will be amply re-
paid for their trouble, and will go away de-
lighted, bearing their BUNDLES with them. A
call is all we ask and we guarantee prices. Re-
member some have called after purchasing else
where, and learned to their sorrow that they
had lost money by not calling and making their
purchases of j. W. NEWTON.
Nov. IA, 1873
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CLERK's OFFICE, COUNTY COURT OF
~ AUGUSTA, TO-WIT
EsTRAY BULL.-Takcn up by John H. NJ.
Shelly, on the 5th day of June, 1878, near Mid
dlebrook, of the following description, viz:
A BULL OF RED COLOR,
no ear marks or brand. Supposed to be Is
months old, and appraised at $l4.o0 by Jacob
Price, Jacob B. Gale and John P. Gale, before
A. A. Sprowl, J. P.
Copy-Teste
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, CPk.
Nov 11-3t#
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SCHOOL TRUSTEES. The following have
been appointed school trustees:
Both County Hamilton, for
Warm Springs; W. HI. Rivercomb, for
Cedar Creek David N. Wandlass, for
Wandlassyiile; and DID A. Wilson, for
Milboro'.
Highland Frank McNutty, for Blue
Grass; w. W. Fleming, for Monterey !;
and Adam Beattie, for fSonewall.
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JOHN B. DANFORTH, Sec'y.
HENRY D. DANFORTH, Asst Sec'y.
The undersigned having been appointed agent
Of this irst~class company, respectfully announ-
ces that he is prepared TO receive applications
for the insurance of buildings by either perpetu-
al or annual policy.
JOSEPH B. WOODWARD,
Nov. l4-lm Agent.
nISSOLVTION.-O the LIST of January,
~ 1874, the firm of Grubert & Heydenreich
will be dissolved by mutual consent. They
have on hand large lot of superior STOVES,
TfNWARE, &C., which must be closed out be-
fore that day, and will be sold at low prices. Those
wanting BARGAINS in our line should give
US call.
Ng> All persons having claims against US are
requested to present them for settlement, aud
those indebted to as are notified to come for
ward and pay up, or their accounts will be pla-
ced in an officers hands for collection.
GRUBERT & HEYDENREICH.
Nov ID tJan |
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CTkAYED-F my premises in Staunton,
( on Tuesday night last, A LARGE RED
COW, within white flank, heavy tail, and horas
broad and long. | will give liberal reward
for her return or any information that will lead
to her recovery. Fl. H PECK,
Nov AL Staunton. Va.
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TOR RENT.-A new and desirable DWELL
ING, adjoining the old Thompson residence
on New Street, containing eight rooms, which
will be rented on reasonable terms to. g good
tenant. Apply to VIM. Wh0LEY,
Nov 14-lt New Street, near.Va. Hotel.