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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-08-14

DEATH OF A GALLANT SOLDIER.-I
another column we announce the death of
Capt. James w. Gibson. He was Captain
Of Company H. of the 5th Va. Regiment,
Stonewall Brigade, and was one of the few
survivors of that gallant body of men.
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For CoNGREss.-Th names OF Hon.
John f. Lewis, Douglas Gray, Esq, Judge
David Fultz, and DR.. EARLY, of Greene
county, are mentioned in connection with
the Republican candidacy for Congress in
this district in opposition to Hon. John T.
Harris
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AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.-The following
Agricultural Fairs will take place this
year at the times and places mentioned
below:
Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, at
Cincinnati, Ohio, September I'd to Octo-
Der Sd.
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, at Winchester, Va.
on the 18th, 18th, 18th and 18th of Sep
TENDER.
Bristol Border Fair, 23d, oath, 18th of
September.
Greenville, Tenn. ,23d oath ,25thof Septem-
ber.
West Virginia State Agricultural Soci-
ciety, at Charleston, September 10Th and
30th and October 1st and I'd.
Observation-Disclosures, 30th September,
1st, End, October.
Jonesboro', 30th, September LIST End, DC
tober
Wytheville, 9th, 18th, sth October.
Mason County West Virginia Agricul
tural and Mechanical Association, at
Point Pleasant, October 9th, 18th. Sth and
9th.
Maryland State Agricultural Society, at
Pimlico, near Baltimore, October 9Th, 9TH,
9th and 9th
Baldwin Augusta Fair, Staunton, 18th,
18th and 18th October.
Pulaski, 18th, 18th, 18th October.
Loudoun Agricultural Society, at Lees
burg, Oh the 18th, 18th and 18th of Octo-
Der.
State Fair, Richmond, 9th, 2Sth, Goth,
30th, October.
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TEACHERS INsTrrUTE.-From the ad-
vertisement in another column it will be
seen that Teachers Institute will com.
mence in this city on the 25th instant
when a number of distinguished educators
will be present. Private teachers are es
pecially invited to attend. The teachers
in public schools will see the Importance Of
their attendance from the last clause Of
the advertisement.
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SEVERE FALL.-Late yesterday evening
a little child of Mr.. Sprinkler, residing on
Main street, fell down flight of steps
sixteen in number to the pavement, sus-
tanning severe cash over the right eye.
DR.. Hanger was called in and rendered
the necessary medical attention.
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r AND FOR SALE.

I AND FOR SALE.
Under q decree of the Circuit Court of Au
gusta county, entered in cause OF Dowell as
Michaels heirs, will on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF JULY,
in front of the Courthouse, in Stanton, offer
at public sale to the highest bidder, a tract of
land in said county, containing lc3 ACRES,
2 ROOFS and IL POLES, owned by Charles
N Dowell, and formerly belonging to the estate
of Jonas Michael, Decd about four miles from
Mt Scion. Has tolerable improvements, and a
quantity of good timber on it.
TERMS:-Defendant' costs of sale in hand,
balance in equal instalments at one, two and
three years, bearing interest from sale, purchas-
er to give bond with sufficient security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security
N. K. TROUT,
June 26-tds Commissioner.
P0STPONENGa1 EMF - The above sale
is postponed till Monday, August Gath, 1874,
(Court Day.
N. K. TROUT,
jul 81 ids. Commissioner.
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DISTINGUISHED DIvINE.--Rev. G. P.
Krauth, D. D., L. L. D.. Norton Professor
of Systematic Theology Of the Lutheran
Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Vice
Provost of the University Of Pennsylva-
MIA, Author of the Conservative Reforma-
ton, &C., one Of the most distinguished
and learned Divines in the Lutheran
church, occupied the pulpit of that church
in this city Thursday night. He is a
grandson of Peter Heiskell, and the son of
the former Miss Kate Susan Heiskell. His
earliest years were spent in this city with
his grandparents.
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Local.

NNVHCE.-Aher this date Tran
silent Advertisements will only
he inserted i'm the VindicatOF"Ora
pawn mt Of charges in AID
VANCE.
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REV. MI. BERNHErM, of Wilmington,
n. g., will preach in the Lutheran church
on next Sunday night.
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COCHRAN & WALKER now offer to the
trade. wholesale, G. W. Gail & AXIS celebrated
Superior Scotch Snuff. at factory prices.
augl
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peals will meet in this city on Thursday
the 10th day Of September.
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MISSIONS. young ladies of che Au-
gusta Female Seminary gave $500 to Mis-
slonary purpo es,
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a School fO1. the Times,
Stauntofl Female Seminary

Rev. J. I. MILLER, A. M, Principal.
PROF. E. LOUIS IDE, Superintendent of Music,
aided by full and competent corps of Instruc-
tors.
The buildings are new, large, comfortable and
lighted with gas. The location, for health and
picturesqueness is without rival. Board of
the best quality and unstinted in quantity.
7astgfuEness, accompanied sUith simplicity and
economy IN dress, is enjoined.
The cost of a session of forty weeks for board,
furnished rooms, lights, washing and tuition is
$3.50. No extra Charge for Botany, Latin or
Greek. Music aud other extras reasonable.
Session opens SEPTEMBER I'd. Persons in
tending to send should apply at once as the
number of pupils will be limited.
For catalogue, with cut of buildings and full
particulars, address
J. 1. MILLER, PRINCIPAL.
aug.7. Staunton, Va.
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MATCHES, Backing and Canes may be
found at
aug1 COCHRAN& WALKERS.
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MAJ. W. NEWTON has Just received fresh
stock of Goods Call and see them, Adver-
tisement next week.
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r ST.-On the 10th of June last, on the
u road leading to Greenville, between
staunton and the Toll Gate, GOLD BRACE
LET. Any person finding the same will be
suitably rewarded by returning it to the office
of the STANTON VINDIcAToR
Tu1v
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FOR good assortment of fine Segars, inclu-
ding Imported and Key west, call on
angl COCHRAN g. WALKER
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DEEDS GRAND DUCHESS COLOGNE.
III Hoyt's German Cologne, and our own
Cologne, which is praised by all who have used
it. For sale by
GEORGE W. MAY g. CO.,
July "a Augusta street.
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FIRE.-RuRNING OF THE DWELLING
| HOUSE OF P. B. SUBLETT.-On Monday
morning about 10 O'Clock, a fire broke out
in the kitchen, upon the premises of P. B.
| Sublett ESQ.,. on Church Street, which
quickly communicated to the Dwelling
house and resulted in the total destruction
of both buildings. Had supply of water
been convenient when the fire was first
J discovered a few buckets full would
have been sufficient to extinguish it. AS
it was, however, though the fire depart
ment was promptly on the ground, no wa
ter could be secured from the plugs, and it
became necessary to obtain the supply by
suction from the creek, at a point near the
! Railroad bridge, thus causing considerable
| delay. Another great draw back was that
the rottenness of the hose and the pres
sure required to force the water up the
elevation from the steamer to the burning
buildings caused sections to burst every
few minutes Nothing daunted, however,
by thus fighting under ''hack" our firemen
worked with that GOODNESS and energy that
have ever characterized them and won
for them still higher position in the esti-
nation Of our people, and by not allowing
themselves to become discouraged, prevnted
what at one time threatened to become an
extensive confagration. TIE houses OF
Col. Afford and W. L. Lushbaugh We're
in serious danger, but prompt measures and
hard and persistent work saved them
The hook and ladder Company rendered
valuable services in arresting furthef
spread Of the flames. They tore down
what they could reach, and forming line
of buckets with the citizens, they fought
the fire inch by inch, doing good work at
every point. Mr.. Sublett's furniture was
gotten from the house, but all of his china
ware, bedding, the winter clothing of the
family, kitchen furniture and provisions
in the store-room, upon which there was
no insurance, were destroyed, and during
the confusion all his silver ware was sto-
len. The buildings were insured for 81,
500, 81, 900 in the London, Liverpool and
Globe and 81 500 in the Merchants and
Mechanics of Richmond. Total losses
from So, 800 to $4,000 including about $500
damage to furniture. So imminent was
the danger to Col. Affords residence at
one time that his furniture was also re-
moved and was considerably damaged as
were also portions Of the building
Col. Afford was, we learn, also insured.
During the progress of the fire MI. S. J.
Cramer, a member Of the hook and ladder
Company, fell from ladder to the ground,
distance of probably some twenty feet,
but strange to say escaped with only few
bruises. Mr.. Joseph Scherer also escaped
being struck and severely injured by a
shutter falling from window OF the sec
'ond story Of Col. Affords house.
We Noticed that our colored people
people worked with will, as is their
custom land conspicuously among them was
Alecl1 Brown, a tall, light colored man,
who seemed insensible to danger and |
whose incessent and herculean labors told |
wonderfully in subduing the flames.
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II YON'S TOOTH TABLETS, the best prep
~ aration for the teeth in the market re-
commended by the dental profession. For
sale by GEORGE W. MAY s. CO.
July "a Augusta street.
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STRUCKBY LIGHTNING.-A severe storm
accompanied with terrific lightning and
thunder visited this section on Wednesday
night last. The barn of G. W. Crobarger,
near Greenville was struck and burned, to-
gether with a large quantity Of grain, two
wagons, wheat fan and numerous other
articles. There was no man Oh the place
except Mr.. Crobarger and he could only
save his wheat drill. His loss is from ST.
200 to 81 500, with no insurance
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REMARKS.
City Notices

We quote dull market all around, and
but little doing in any kind of produce.
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Admiral Tucker, formerly
of the Confederate States Navy and now of
the Peruvian Navy, passed through the city
Saturday en- route for the White Sulphur
Springs.
Col. VIM. S. Gilman, member Of the
House of Delegates from Richmond, is i'll
the city on visit to his brother-in-law, R..
w. Burke, Esq.
General Joseph E. Johnston passed
through the city Tuesday ON his way to
to the Warm Springs. He appears to be
in excellent health.
Maj James FL. .Dooley, member of the
House of Delegates from Richmond is in
the City.
I Maj. John Poe, Chief Of Police Of Rich
mond, passed through the city Wednes-
day.
The Rev. Moses D. Hoge, D. D. of Rich
mond, left the city Wednesday after hay
ing spent several days in our midst.
Mr.. Ed. Merritt, of New Orleans, is on
visit to his father and relatives in this
county.
Captain Orris A. Brown, formerly of
the United States Navy, now Of the Vir-
ginia Oyster Navy, is in the city.
BROWNING MACHINE.-We have been
shown by the inventor, Prof W. D. Cook,
of the North Carolina D. D. and B.. Insti-
tuition, and formerly citizen of Augusta,
and on which he has obtained letters pat
ent, the first working model of a Printers
Bronzing Machine, which accomplishes
the work most satisfactorily. The ma
chimes in use are complex and cost from
$500 to $500, entirely too much to bring
them into use save in the largest Job Off
ces. Mr.. Cooks Machine is simple in con-
struction, easily worked by hand, and can
be sold at a price not exceeding $3.50, thus
enabling all who have sufficient bronzing
to do, to procure a good machine at low
price.
LUNACY.-A commission of Lunacy,
consisting of Esquires H. P. Cease, D.
Kunkle, and J. H. Waters. was called ON
the case of F. Dyer Wayte, colored, yes
terday. After the examination of Witness
es, they committed him as a lunatic, but
Mr. Ed. Burke having gone his security,
he was released. His lunacy has evidently
been produced by parties telling him the
United States and State Governments had
appropriated large sums of money to his
use, and he firmly believes he owns the Va
Hotel and other valuable property in the
city. Unless all parties quit teasing him
he may, although naturally inoffensive.
become dangerous.
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CITY CoUNcIL.-A special meeting of
the City Council was held Tuesday night.
Present: Messrs. Echols, Burke, Guy,
Hoge, German, Witt, Evans and Bag
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Mr.. Evans was called to the chair.
ACCOUNTS.

The Auditing Committee presented
number of small accounts which were al
lowed.
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RUILDING-A number of new buildings
Among them we notice the tWo-story brick
business house of Mr.. COIN, on New
street, adjoining Mrs. Cowan's Book Es-
Enlistment, and the three-story brick bust
ness house of Mr.. Stutz, on Augusta street
adjoining the large brick. building of Miss
Henrietta Brooks Both of these lots were
purchased in the past two weeks.
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PosTAL.-Virginia route 1929, contract
is ordered with M. 0. Huffman, of Sim
monsville, Craig county, Va, for service
from Simmohsville, by Wartville and Lau-
rel Branch to Sweet Springs, West Vir-
ginia, once a week, at $249 per annum,
from 18th Of August.
At Harrisonburg, Va. Samuel W. Coff-
man is designated as mail messenger be-
tween that office and railroad depot, at
$3.50 per annum, from 18th August.
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STREETS.

General Echols, from the Committee on
streets, submitted communication from
Donald. Allen, City Engineer, setting
forth the necessity of having an imme-
date survey and map made of the City.
in order to regulate future grades, the lay
ing of gas and water pipes, and the estab-
lishment of proper street lines and recon-
mended that the work be DONE So ordered
at an expense of 100000.
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A general discussion then ensued on nui-
sances, and q number were reported about
the City, such as allowing chicken coops
and decayed vegetables to stand on the
sidewalk, emptying fish brine in the gut
tarc ,Gc
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Of eater rushed down the canon where the
town is located. The eastern part of the
town was flooded in ten minutes by fearful
rush of water, which constantly increased in
violence, depth and impetuosty. The peo-
pie in that portion were hemmed in and every
moment the houses were torn from their
foundations and swept away with the occu
pants, ropes we're procured and line of
brave men thus protected dashed into the
flood and saved many lives-only few wo-
men and children were lost. Rodger Bo-
binett reporter of the Sentinel is among the
drowned. The Sentinel office was swept
away. The bodies are being brought to the
Court House as fast as recovered. Three
Cinnamon were lost. 80 houses were swept
away and all that part of the town containing
the dance houses and other places of amuse-
ment are gone. The flood lasted only half an
hour. The total loss of life is not yet known
but it is believed that it will reach % or 80
persons. The weather is still threatening.
Another report from Eureka says that the
storm is HEAVIER to-day then yesterday but the
people are better prepared for it
Private despatch from Eureka state that
fourteen dead bodies have been recovered in
addition to those given this morning. The
loss by flood is over 100000.
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STATE NEWS.

Mr. 2. S. Head, merchant tailor, Main.st.,
met a serious accident on Monday. While
riding near the upper depot, in company With
Mrs. H., the horse SHE'D at something in
connection with the railroad, and threw him
from the carriage, He fell so violently as to
break his collar bone. and get some severe
bruises, but is since doing we'll Mrs. IL.
was unipjured.
Enough money has been pledged to intro
duce black bass into the waters of Dexter
Pond, on "a moderate scale, and now petit
ton is being signed by our citizens, asking
the Fish Commissioners for permissions to
carry out the enterprise, as the law prohibits
the introduction of these fish without such
permission is obtained. - Gazette.
The Piscataquis Foundry Manufacturing
Company. at Foxctott, have sold out their
establishment to j. G.. Mayo & Son, pro-
prietors of the Wooden mill in the same
place.
The Penoboscot combined East and West
Branch drives passed the mouth of the Mat.
twamkeag, Friday morning. There are some
forty million feet in the West Branch drive,
and about fourteen million feet in the other,
making total of fifty four millions of feet
Wing.
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Attention is invited to the Maine Centrars
excursion announcement this morning. 1t is
fair to presume that this excursion will be
very pleasant one. 1t is over a route quite
new to the most of our people. and interest
ing to all. 1t being land and water excur-
sion, the route will afford great variety of
beautiful scenery, at this season of the year;
the sail across the bay will be delightful, and
the latitude afforded for choice of stopping
places is ample. You can leave your home
in the morning and be returned at an early
hour in the evening; the fare is very moder-
ate for the distance. Our citizens can hardly
do better than to bid farewell to business for
one hot day and enjoy themselves nationally,
with their families, by improving the oppor-
tunity offered to them by the authors of this
excursion.
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Mr., Mo,.o .s..;soa .,.. NJ. r;,.o, bod

Mrs. Morse testified that Mrs. Tilton had
come to her many times with bitter COM
plants of her husbands actions. She CON-
planned that her domestic happiness was be-
comming completely destroyed by the intro
duction to her home, through Mr.. Titon's
agency, of people, and particularly women
with free love doctrines and other strange So
ciallsic beliefs. Mrs. Tilton had repeatedly
told her that among the number were some
women who had reached unfortunate promi
hence from the practice Of such doctrines and
that Mr.. Triton likewise believed in the doc
trnes they preached.
On many occasions Mrs. Tilton had come
to her, broken down in spirit, declaring that
her lot was uncomfortable, saying that her house
had become place for people of this class.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Tilton was repeatedly
imported to do 50, he refused to change his
course.
Mrs. Morse spoke of the Continued i'll
treatment to which Mr.. Tilton had snhj cted
his wife during nearly the whole OF their
married life.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Morse, in COM
pany with Mrs. Tilton, returned to her home
in Montclair.
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Tilton's Cross.Examinat1on,

The World also gives the following extract
from Tllton's cross examination: Mr..
Beecher, Mrs. Beecher, Mr.. Tilton. and Mrs.
Tilton were in the parlor. Mr.. Tilton said
when Mr.. Beecher improperly caressed Mrs.
Tilton as set forth in the accuser's statement,
the question was asked, how did anything
improper occur as you have alleged?
CATER friendly chat my wife took seat
on low stool and Mr.. Beecher went to her
side ard seated himself on the floor. He was
very laxative with her, but of course l paid
no attention to what he was saying. was in
a conversation with Mrs. Beecher. lie took
off the table, prior to sitting down, portfolio
and commenced showing her the engravings.
1t was during this time l saw Mr.. Beecher
caress her and touch her ankle with his
hand
"You say Mr.. Beecher touched her ankle.
Was it an accident do you think?'
IL do not know; l cannot say whether it
was intentional or not. l did not think much
about it at the time and never mentioned it TO
her until my attention was called to subse-
quent occurrence. Speaking of the seventh
charge made against Mr.. Beecher,
Mr. Tilton said, 81 remember the occasion
very we'll, went out early in the morning
and came back in the course of forenoon,
some time. l went to my bedroom and found
the door locked. knocked, and Mrs. Tilton
opened it. AS l went in saw Mr.. Beecher
quietly sitting in chair. When Mr.. Beech
er left. she spoke about it. She said that
the children and the neighbors' children made
such racket thatlshe had taken Mr.. Beech
er out Of their way--she wanted to talk to
him quietly and privately on religious mat
ters."
"Did you consider that statement satisfac-
tory?'
81 did l was quite content with her state
ment, knowing her religious habits. There
were two rooms on the second floor of the
house, which communicated with each other
by folding doors. One of the rooms was used
as a setting and reception room, and the 9TH
er as a bedroom. 1t was in this bedroom |
found Mr.. Beecher. One of the doors was
frequently locked. We could see into the
bedroom through the folding door out of the
reception room. There was a door leading
into the two rooms, into the hall way. had
no suspicion of anything being wrong at that
time"
"Have you any evidence of any improper
conduct on the part of Mr.. Beecher?"
81 have none whatever, except the evidence
of Mrs. Tilton-the confession she made to
me-"
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At meeting of the First Maine and Distr

At a meeting of the First Maine and District
of Columbia Cavalry, in Portland, Friday
evening, the following committee of arrange
w. B. Smith, A. M. Benson, c. C. Chase,
A. C. Dam, II. T, Cook, F. w. True, B. C.
Morrill,, C. N. Lang. The reunion will be
holden in Portland on Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
The programme, as far as arranged, en-
braces sail to the islands, clam bake and
business meeting there. On the return to
the city in the 'evening a collation. and
social reunion will be had at Grand Army
Hall.
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Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, July p, 1874.
FlOur-quet-extr spring l5a6 10.
Wheat-No2 spring, llU4 all04; No. 8, 1000
lol-; cash, j; Aug, 1914; Sept. l0iaa
rejected 90a90.
Corn-No. 2. mixed, cash, G4a3s-; Aug, 60 s62k
Sep, -; rejected, 62Ha.
Oats-No. ,. 49-a5o; casl, ia; Aug, 5G--ai
rejected, It'd.
Rye-No. 2 sta.
Barley-No spring l0ialO5; No. spiing l02a-
Dressed Hogs-6 00a6 ID.
Pcrk--a22 So, cash: Sep, % 40a-0 Is; Aug.
% l0a.
Lard-ll lal2 60, cash; Sep, II Soall 65 Aug
IL 3d.
Bulk Meats-shoulders 6; short rib mid $50 a
-; short clear mid "a a.
Green meats-shoulders -; short ribs -.
Hams ii MS average al3-.
Whskey- a5a95
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, Sid; wheat do
a.
Receipts 900 flour; 10 900 wheat; 1884, 900 corn
$1,000 oats; 0000 rye; 5000 barley
Shipments - 5000 flour; 81 900 wheat; l77,000
corn; $4,000 oats: 1000 barley; 600 rye.