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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1873-08-08

| The decrease of the public debt during
the month was comparatively slight, being
only $370,51S.
The Southern Historical Society meets at
Montgomery Springs, Va, GU the l4th in.
slant, DR.. Palmer, of New Orleans presi.
ding, and General Jubal A Early the
orator.
The dwelling of s. S. Miller, in Rock !.
Six mules, Owned by j. Fl. Graves Of
Pittsylvania Co, Va, were killed by light
ming while standing under tree Saturday.
A little child of Mr.. Thos. M. Offenboch-
err, living in Page county, Va, was acci-
IDENTIFY drowned on the 10th INST She f Il
in well in the yard and was dead when
found
Rev. Samuel Webb, of Union Springs,
Ala.,. one Of the Washington and Lee
"boys,'' is preaching in the Prcsb Yterian
church at Lexington, Va.
1t is stated that President HUI. gton
of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Railro has
engaged Berstadt TO paint Goshen Pass,
and the artist vill do it next autumn
The Richmond Enquirer" says that
Senator John T. Lewis and his son.in.law.
J .Amb bier Smith, are talking about going
to California 10 few weeks to stay until
late in the fall.
Elk Treasurer Rye, Of Shenandoah, was
on visit to his old Capitol associates at
Richmond, the other day.
Postmaster james FL. BushfeId, of GUM
neys Station, Caroline county, Va, has
been committed to Jail at Richmond,
upon the charge OF embezzling public
moneys
Mrs. Jane Graves, of Albamarle county,
Va, celebrated her l01st birthday on the
31st instant, and her S1st year IS Bap-
tist
The Fifth Maryland Regiment returned
to Baltimore Saturday from jolly ten
days encampmcnt at Cape May
The first grave stone erected in the now
famous Hollywood Cemetery at Richmond
was put there by Oliver P Baldwin, row
of the Baltimore ''Sun," over little iaugh-
ter, nearly quarter of a century ago.
The "Order of United American Me.
chanics' having refused to grant charter
to council to be called after Gen. Lee, be-
cause be was rebel, th. ,R.beca Council"
of Richmond have withdrawn from the Or
der and are airing the matter.
Gen. Sidney, the last cavalry commander
OF San Jacinto; is dead.
Michael Farrell, city collector Of Peters.
burg, Va died suddenly Friday night, at
ter returning from the Lyochburg Conyen
ton, Vt which he was SECRETARY.
The McCoy hotel at Hamilton, Loudon
county was burnt Thursday
A counterfeit IS gold piece is in general
circulation
Edmond Carter Tylor, ESQ.,, brother-in-
law Of General Wickham, and ex mail agent
on the Chesapeake 4 Ohio Railroad, died
last week, suddenly. at lis residence In Han
over county, in abou' the fifty second year
Of his age.
Henry Wilson thinks that Phil Sheridan
stands as good chance of being the next
President Of the United States as any body
else.
Major Harry Gilmore, the Confederate
trough rider was one Of four candidates
for sheriff in Baltimore, and got 500 votes
out of Is. 1868 at the Democratic primaries
last week.
Robs s. Chew, formerly of Fredericks.
burg. Va, for 40 years government clerk
in Washington, is dead.
1t is stated that Fred Grant has uncere.
noniously Quilted the Yellowstone expedi
ion, prcferring to spend the remainder of
The summer at Long Branch. l
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Correspondence.
VINDIcATc R OFFICE,
August 7. 9 A. M.

August 7 8 A. NJ
MAJ. S. NJ. YosT:
SIR I'm the article published in this
mornings "Virginian," you charge the
author Of the interview with Judge Fultz
with ''gross abuse Of the etiquette of social
intercourse, and with an act constituting
"a direct assault upon the amenities of social
life The assertion is a wanton insult to
myself, and demand full retractiou of it
Very Respectfully,
Il. C. TINsLEY.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

AT the same time and place, as Administrator,
with the will annexed of c. Mckay, deceased
will offer for sale at public auction, the entire
estate of j. G. Mckay, deceased, consisting of
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Also Horse, Buggie and Harness. The Buggie
is entirely new and the horse walks well, and
is quite well broken Terms cash for all sums of
$40 and under; over $40, credit of six
months by the purchaser executing bond with
approved security.
Aug !, 1873. VIM F. WILLIAMS.
augltds. Administrator T
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NIcHoLsoN's PRAYER.

0 nsr iful Father, increase my strength
let me bear it to-day with resignation.
feel that, Father shall see the beautiful
faces on high feel that Thy precious
blood has washed me free of all guilt, and
I can 90 safely to the realms of light
commit myself to Thy hand | know
have doEe wrong, but the atoning blood is
sufficient. am Thy child Father While
I have been iD6rm Thou hast been with me.
I commit my poor wife and children to
Thee. May they be led to salvation -
Strengthen me with the Holy Spirit. It is
hard to bear, but we are going to better
place to-day. Mother, beautiful mother,
sister and brother, shall see you again. -
Strengthen my beloved brother in the fear
full trial he is now enduring. Give me the
strength of Thy blessing SO that on the scat
fold l can die with smile upon my face,
whispering the name Of sweet Jesus Fs,
Their, commit myself wholly to thy hand.
During the prayer the brother and bro
ther-in law of the doomed man were in his
cell, and wept scalding tears After the
prayer had been concluded, Rock OF
Ages" was sung, the voices OF Hollohan
and Nicholson being heard above those of
the gentlemen who were 10 the cell. Fur
Their singing was had, and at half as5 eight
o'clock word was conveyed to the lsoDfrs
that all was in readiness for the Holy Sacra-
ment, and that all 60 d byes must b.
said.
The brother of Nicholson then thrr
himself upon the neck of Joshua. and
sobbed as if his heart would break. Tie
brother said, "Oh. God, this is had |
have done all that [ could Tor you. and
hope God has forgiven you your sins. -
Without tear dimming his eye Nicholsou
admitted that the scene was terrible one,
but he felt strong in the love Of the Lord,
and thanked his brother for wha he had
done for him since his sentence.
After the sad farewells had hesu said.
Hollohan, with nimble step, walked to
his cell, put on his hat. banded sealed
package to Rev. Mr.. Wilson, and. with
Nicholson, proceeded to the visitors room
whore the Holy Sacrament was administered
to the condemned men.
The religious exercises terminated the
men were pinioned securely for the last scere
ip the tragedy BY Deputy Sheriff Rossman.
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NEW BooKs-FVJty gears IN a Maryland
Kitchen by Mrs B. G. Howard published
by Turnbull & Bro, Baltimore, and for sale
by Hunter & Co., Staunton. This book
will be invaluable to the wives and daugh-
tiers of our farmers, containing as it does re-
ceipts and directions which have been prac.
tically tested by the author+ss, explained
with great plainness and simplicity. re-
commentator which few cookery books
have. 1t is written by Maryland lady,
whose kitchen is like ours in Virginia. To
either young or old housekeeper, this vol.
ume will be found worth far more than the
price.
History Of Tiryinia-by Mary Tucker
Magill Of Va, published by Turnbull &
Bro, of Baltimore We have received the
advanced sheets Of this text books. which
has been adopted by the State Board for the
use Of the public schools in Virginia. 1t is
with great deal off ust State pride that we
shall see this book 10 the hands of Virginia
children. Our northern fellow citizens who
are much more thoughtful i'll, such matters,
long ago taught their children the knowl
edge of their States, though they did subor
dinate it, with painful care to the history o
their country There can be no better les
son of true greatness marked on child :
heart than may be gotten from history o
the great State Virginia Tue autt Orr s.
has admirably adapted the history Tor Fh'
little minds and hearts Of children and, ou'
side of the public schools, We hope ev r.
family that has child to educate, will pu
this work in their hands.
The Southern Magasine Turnbnll &
Bros, Baltimore. The August number Of
this favorite monthly is not up to its usua
high standard of excellence. Prof Glider
sleeve, though, is still there, and that il
enough for one number.
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New Advertisements.
PUBLIC SALE
PROPER TY.

| will sell at my home farm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1873
all of my personal property, consisting of 10
head of good horses, (some of them good brooA
mares) 4 cows hogs, sheep, plows, wagons
harrows and harness, sets two horse harness.
Q wheat drills, a hubbard mower, wheat far
corn shelter, roller, seraper, buggy and harness
carriage and harness, eight or ten hundred bush,
els of wheat, oats and corn, 30 tons of hay, and
household and kitchen furniture, and great
many articles not niece 'sary to mention.
TERMS-All sums of ten dollars and under
cash, over ten dollars, months time with bond
and approved security, except the wheat and oats
which will be sold for cash on delivery.
j. SIDNEY MOFFETT.
aus tds. E. NJ CUSHING, Auct'r
Spec COP.
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A DOUBLE HANGING.

HANGING OF TWO MURDBRERs IN BALTI-
NJ RE-TnE1R PREPARATIONS FOR DEATH-
I. ucHINa FAMILY PARTING -REMARKABLE
RELreIous SERvIoEs-ScENEs ON THE Scar
FOLD,
&C., &C., &c.
On Friday last two men named Joshua
Nicholson and Thomas Hollohan were hung
in Baltimore for the murder, in January
last, of respectable old lady named Mrs.
Lampley, who was relative Of Nicholson.
The murder was committed on the supposi.
ton that there was good deal Of money in
the house, and the cid lady was struck
down and murdered wnile she was in the
act of handing Nicholson some cakes which
she was in the habit of sending to his chill
dren. When the prisoners we're on trial,
and just before the jury came in with their
verdict, the desperate men leaped out Of the
box, fercely attacked the officers, and at
tempted TO escare, but were overpowered.
After sentence wonderful change came
over them, and both protested Christianity,
their conduct up to the time Of their execu-
cution being most exemplary. The accounts
the.execution, in the Baltimore papers, are
length, and we condense from the "Sun"
the following:
| NICHOLSON PARTING WITH HIS FRIENDS.
On Thursday, while the unhappy man
was talking to his chllcren, the door Of the
visitors room was again opened admitting
the father, mother, brother and wife of
| Nicholson Placing the children upon the
floor, the wretcLed man grasped the out
stretched hands of his father and mother
irst, then those of bis brother, and then
turning to his almost heart broken wife,
clasped her to his bosom aud wept like a
| Guild The Sc ne was very touching, aud was
9 severe ordeal for the doomed man, though
ne stood it with great seli-contro Alter
the first emotion OF the meeting, Nicholson
calmly and in a strong voice made known
his last wishes, and expressed himself as
prepared to die, believing, he said, that
Goo had fully forgiven him Tor his sins.-
Nicholson and MS wife both prayed sepa-
rately: Mrs. Nicholson was deeply affected
by the earnest prayer of her husband, and in
her own prayer called upon God 10 SO shape
atr life that she mig ht join her husband in
| heaven During the interview, Nicholson
,sksd bis lite SOD, Willie. if he repeated
is prayers regularly every night and morn
ing, aud received an affirmative reply. The
.tner then +, qu=sted the child to repeat the
| l4rd's Player, and all kneeling down, the
'a!li pc d the prayer, aud added to it
ssr,l o'auliiui and touching words, chief
thu Goa might be good to his father,
~ that al might meet 10 Heaven After
lie prayer had ended Nicholson gave to his
.on a prayer book, enjoiaing upon him to
follow IT'S teachings and strive to live a
good life. At the parting the wife became
almost frantic with grief, end seemed as
though she would sink under the fearful or.
deal Her husband, however, after en-.
bracing her for the last time, biddicg her
to meet him in Heaven, gently withdrew
from her embrace, and in company with
Deputy Warden Carter, slowly proceeded to
his cell.
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THE CONSER VA TIVE CONVEN-
TT0N

The very best news we can give our
readers this morning is the announcement
that the State Conservative Convention at
Richmond, yesterday, nominated Gen. j.
L. Kemper for Governor, Col. Robert E..
Withers for 1t. Governor and Raleigh 7
Daniel. of Richmond, fer Attorney General.
1t is ticket that will sweep the State, for
it pleases every one. It is is composed of
three ssof the gamest, truest Virglnlans,
born, bred and reardd with not faint of
Radicalism about them. It is, in every sense
Of the word, white Virginia ticket, and
and will fill the three offices named
splendidly.
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THE LAST NIGHT IN JAIL.

After prayer meeting in the cell Of Hol-
lohan, Thursday night, the two condemne ed
men retired to rest and were both sound
asleep by midnight Both nen rested well
during the night, and at fifteen minutes be
fore 5 o'clock yesterday morning Hollohan
left his bed and offered up prayer, then
dressed himself and read chapter from his
Bible. At twenty minutes before six
o'clock Nicholson also rose and engaged in
devotional exercises, after which he and Ho.-
lohan were conducted to the bath room In the
basement Of the building and INDUCED in a
bath. This completed, both men were
clearly shaved by the Jail barber and re-
turned to their cells. From that time until
fifteen minutes before seven o'clock HolIohan
was engaged IN writing, and Nicholson also
employed about half an hour iD the same
work, both men handing what they had
written TO their spiritual advisers.
AT s o'clock breakfast, consisting of
ham and eggs, bread and butter and coffee,
was carried into the cells OF the condemned.
Notwithstanding the fact that the men were
then standing upon the brink of theis
graves, they ate what had been given them
with an exceedingly God relish. Nichol-
son was the first to finish, and Immediately
afterwards Rev. MI Wilson entered the
cell and engaged in prayer. This ended,
several gentlemen were admitted to the cell,
and sang Home, Sweet Home When
this was concluded, Hollohan, who had fin-
ished his breakfast, drew on his coat. and.
with smile on his face, joined Nicholson
in bis cell, and took an active part 10 tie
singing.
During the singing both men wore a
cheerful expression, and during an interval
Nicholson offered up fervens prayer,
which thrilled the hearts Of those persons
who heard it.
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Reunion OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THE
VALLEY OF VIRGINIA This association OF
toe present ana former students OF Roanoke
college held its reuuionssa Harrisoaburgon
Tue,aay and yesterday, Rev DR.. bi;tle,
Pree.deus o; the college, delivered an ad-
dress % education, and Rev. Prof. J [
Miller of Staunton. delivered the Reunion
address" 90 the Tuesday night before,
Rev Mr. Miller on his way there, preach
ed at New Market The Shenandoah
Valley" says:
On Tuesday night, Rev. j. l. Miller, of
Stanton Female Seminary, delivered one
of those impressive and beautiful sermons,
eloquent in diction, beautiful in thought,
and full of that devou. feeling which char
acterizes him, at Emanuel church. He is
one of our favorite preachers, and we com.
mend him and his school for, as the teach.
eris, so will the pupils be.
CHILD DRowNED.-A child of N.
Milton Hoffman, of Rockingham coun-
ty, Va, aged about 2 years, was
drowned on last Sunday.
j. I. Hyde has been elected Mayor
of Harrisonburg Va.
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At the same time, as surviving partner of ]. G.
Mckay, will, at my residence on Middle River,
offer for sale, at public auction a number of
Work Horses, Young Cattle, Cows, Hogs and
Shoats, and all the Farming Implements on the
farm; a Reaper, Mower, several Wagons. a
Cart Buggie, several Sets of Harness, and al
most every thing needed on a farm. Also a lot of
Wheat, Oats, Potatoes, Hay, &c. Terms cash
for $40 and under over that sum 2 credit of
six months the purchaser to execute bonds with
approved security.
August lst 1878. JOHN KENNEY.
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sUERLANvELY CALM

throughout the ordeal. There was no sin e.
ing on the way to the scaffold, and NO con-
versa'ion among the spectators. All were
silently engaged m observing aud wonder
ing al be- per!'ms composure OF the two
uen who walked so coura geously to meet
the doom of death Hollohan has uaturalIy
an eDgeretlc, nervous organization. shown
more in the movement OF his lips in speak
ing and in the long drawn breatbs with
which be was accustomed to begin his son
fences Nicholson manner was prompt,
and indicated elastic health and springi-
ness
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STAuNToN, Va, l
Aug. 7, 1873. !

n. G. T1NsLEY, ESQ.
SIR Your note Of this date has just
been handed me by W. Fl. Fl. Lynn, ESQ.
In it you state that certain expressions in an
editorial that appeared in the "yirginian''
Of this morning are regarded by you as a
ssperscpal insult to myself" yourself
[ have no hesitation in assuring you that
nothing was farther from my intention than to
offer you personal insult, nor vas it my
purpose to question the motives that
prompted your publication, which called
forth the comment.
Very Respectfully,
s. NJ. Yosr.
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After the sheriff and deputy Roseman,
Hollohan was the frst Of the prisoners to
mount the scafold Both the men walked
up the rs steps without assistance, treadipg
as firmly as though they were going for
any other purpose than to die the deaths OF
felons. Hollvhan, upon reaching the plat
form turned around looked up at the rope.
the moose of which was turned around the
post on the west side, as that intended for
Nicholson was around the eastern upright
held by cleat Facing the north, Nichol-
son stood on the west side. HoIlohan on the
east side. Nine persons altogether were on
the scafold, which left very little room for
movement. It was a minute or two Of ten
o'clock when all had ascended the scaffold
The sun was shining bot upon the scene. =
Within the gallows enclosure absolute qui-
etness prevailed rs the prisoners and their
attendants asceoled the scafold, but d
hoarse hum from the many thousands con
gregated without the walls came upon the
stiffness Of tha execution scene like the roar
of pillows on the sea shore The moment
was one Of intensely suppressed excitement
il not OF awe
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V1NpIcAToR OFp1cH,
Aug. 7th.

aug. Itu
Mas. S. M. Yosr;
Sir:-Your reply to mine of this
morning is received at the hands of Mr.. II.
a. Fultz, and is satisfactory.
Very Respectfully.
II. G. TINsLE J
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Hotels


MoCHESNEY &NADENBOUSCE Projectors
J. B. LICHLITER, Manager.
TheProprietorsin resuming the management
ofthis wellknown and popular hotel, so long
and favorably known to the tray cling public,
promise in thefutureto retain the equation the
American hasborne, asa
First Glass Hotel
Itslocality mmediately tthe RailroadDe rot,
rendersit convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business or in search ofhealth.
Bar and Barber Shor in the House,
Allthe Offices of the Telegraph and Stage
lines running to this own are adjoining this
House.
A 6rstclass Livery Stable, under O'Toole &
Donovan n connected with this house.
MCCHESlIEY & CO.
NIB. Citizens ofthe County wi lbe furnished
Dinner at SO Cents, and Horsese ed by Messrs
Donovan & o Toole at 20 Cents.
Oct LIFT
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r-
" chased of Messrs. j. P. Bell 4 O. G
suck their entire in crest in the late concern o.
Bell & Co., Booksellers and Stationers, we will
continue to conduct the business at the old
stand, corner of Main and New streets, under
the style and firm of Olivier & Wheat. We ask
and hope that the same patronage may De ex-
tended to the new firm, as to the old.
W. L. OLIVIER,
aug7-3t G. G WHEAT.
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Rev " + Br adus. D. D has just
bad an oper alton performed in Baltimore
for cataract on the eye with. what the ocu-
list believes, perfect success.
Rou Richard Coke, Of Virginia, is
mentioned as the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Texas.
Mr. Hops theological student from
Wisconsin, was drowned while bathing at
Newport on Friday
Miss Fannie ". Roberts, of Kittery, Me.
has been licensed to solemnize marriages.
the first instance Of the kind on record in
the State
Rev VIM. G, Gross, Of the Baltimore
M. E. Conference, fell dead in Lees.
burg, Va. Monday
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While they were being pinioned Nicholson
and Hollohan kept up ready conversation
with each other, smiled easily, and seemed
thoroughly at their ease. The rope bindings
them-small but strong-were firmly Sc
cured ct the wrists of the men, then passed
further up the arms and secured, then pass.
ed around their bodies several times, thus
securing the arms and preventing them
from being drawn up when the fatal drop
took place. After the men had been tied,
black serge nantes or shrouds we're put
upon the condemned criminals, which con.
cealed the binding Of their hands and arms,
and, all being in readiness, the prisoners
and those 10 the room formed into process.
sion and proceeded to the gallows.
THE CONDEMNED MEN SURPRISED
Just before being pinioned, at quarter
to ten o'clock, Nicholson went to the water
cooler in the visitors room to get glass Of
water, and casting glance out Of the win
dow saw the immense crowds on the hilltop
to the northwest of the prison and the sight
made him start back, apparently surprised
to see SO many people congregated. Hollo-
han stepped up to his side, and they both
stood for several seconds calmly surveying
the great mass of people with interest Ne'
ther Of them made any remark, but both
appeared as cool as ice.
MOVING TO THE GALLONS.
The procession, at five minutes to ten. by
the prison clock, emerged from the visitors
room, and moved towards the gallows.
The route was from the visitors room
on the west side of the prison, through the
main ball, down fight Of steps on the cas-
side between prison Offices, to the main road
Of the vegetable garden, distance Of 12(
yards, past the coal storage house into The
gallows enclosure. Both the condemned
men walked firmly, with heads unbowed
though with anything but defiant air.
They were
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ABOUT 900 ACRES.

on Middle River, Augusta county, adjoining the
land OF n. Lyman, and known as the Robert
Kenney Farm. There is tolerable dwelling
house am stable and quantity of
SELECT RUIT TIRE ES.
The Tract has several springs: The boundaries
will be shown ON the day of SALE The terms
wilt be one-fourth in hand and the remainder
On easy terms, to be agreed upon. The title
comes to us under the will Of Judge John Ken
ney, deceased, and is unquestioned
JOHN KINNEY,
August lst 1873. MARGARET MCKAY