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WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTION FOR THE

w EST VIRGINIA INSTITUTION FOR THE
DEAF AND DUNE & THE Blind
The Board of Regents of the above Insti-
tuition elected their officers ON the 3Oth ult
Among the number we find the following
gentlemen, formerly Of this city: Major
J. G. Covell, Principal; David r. Will
liams, Steward; H. H. Johnson, Teacher
Blind Department and II. Chichester,
Mute Male Teacher.
In connection with the above we take
occasion to say, that the Regents of the
West Va, Institution have secured an
able Principal in Maj. Covell, who stands
at the very front rank of experts in the
sign language in tins country, and is an
educated and successful teacher and an
accomplished gentleman. His judgment
and experience will aid materially in per-
fecting the plans for the uncompleted
buildings at Romney, while, with his fine
administrative qualities, and the method
and discipline he will introduce the school
he has been elected to preside over will
make progress worthy the liberality of the
State which has founded it. We predict
that under his management it will, in II
few years, vie with the oldest schools OF
the kind in the country. Mr.. Williams is
also gentleman of fine qualifications for
the position to which he has been elected,
and will give the amplest satisfaction to
the Board The others named are not per-
sonally known to us. but are highly spoken
of by those who know them well.
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HI ED.


DOLLY.-On the Both ult, at Pond Gap.
Mrs. M. G. Dolly, wife of Rev.S. B. Dol
1y, of the NJ. f. Church South.
HAMPTON the 2Sth tlt, near Green
vile, Mr.. John Hawpe. aged 70 years.
CROFT.-On the 2nd inst, in this county,
Samuel Croft, ST., aged II years, s
month and 20 days.
BILLION the 2nd inst. at Long Glade,
in tais county, Capt Samuel Bill.
WEBB.-On the 5th inst, Of neuralgia
Of the heart, al the RESIDENCE OF htl
grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Peck, neal
Thinking Spring Church, Miss Kate G..
daughter Of Capt. ,Jno. G. Webb, of this
county, in the Goth year OF her age. She
had been sick only eight hours.
LONG.-At the residence of his sister
MIS- Alexander, on South River, Joseph
Long, aged about Y years.
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The VIRGINIA PORCELAIN AND TER
RIA GOTTA COMPANY.-We learn from !,
gentleman just from the seat of these
works that the brick and tile machines re-
Gently imported by this Company from
England, together with Il new engine, are
being rapidly put up, and that it is expect
ed that operations will be commenced in
about month. 1t is also stated that the
Company have in contemplation connect.
ing the works by tram way with the G. &
0. r. r. at Waynesboro.
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General Assembly at its last session hay
ing passed an act providing for the sale
and removal of the Penitentiary, the coru-
missioners appointed to carry it into eff
feet, consisting Of the Governor, Presi-
dent of the Senate, and Speaker of tbs
House, have advertised for bids for the
sale of the present grounds and buildings
and the erection Of suitable buildings at
a point not within five miles of Richmond
and the removal OF machinery and con.
victs to said locality. The particulars
are given in all advertisement in this is
sue.
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BURNED BY PowDER.-On Saturday
last Willie Daniel Holland, employed on
MI. Harman's work on the Valley Rail-
road extension, was re-tamping blast
hole an explosion took place setting fire
to his clothing and burning him severely
about the right arm. But for the fact
that he happened to turn his head just at
the moment to speak to a driver, it is
probable that his eyes would have been
injured il not put out.
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Com merciaH

STAUNToN, Aug Z. 1874.
FLOUR-Family, 1926; Extra, $500;
Superfne, $3.50. Wheat-Prime Red 81 10;
Prime White, $1,20. Corn-White, IS ;
Yellow, rs. Oats, AZ. Butter, 20. Sugar
1900 IA. Molassess, 35(075. Bacon, 10.
Flour and wheat have steadily declined
for the past month, and the low prices i'll
other markets have brought down prices
here to a figure that they have not reach
ed before for several years.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-Tuesda night
a slight accident occurred near Shadwell
on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroad, caus-
ed by one freight train running into the
rear of portion Of another which had be-
come detached. The principle damage
sustained was to the locomotive of the fol
lowing train, which had her smoke-stack
knocked off and headlight smashed.
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THE TRAVEL MISUNDERSTANDING the
past week every train arriving from the
East via the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
has been crowded with passengers seeking
our mountain resorts. The exodus from
Richmond may be said to have commenc.
ed on Monday. when number of the Cap
ital's bellies passed UP the road e., route for
the White Sulphur.
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co,ip11MENTARy BANQUET TO TIL

COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO THE
IA.-Friday evening most pleasant affair
occurred at the residence of Mrs. M. J.
Churchman, on New street, under the au-
spices Of Hiawatha Tribe No. 80, |. O. Il
M, of this city, it being II testimonial of
the appreciation of the Staunton Members
of their "Great Sachem" of the State, j
K. Smith, of Harrisonburg.
At the usual hour the council Fires
were kindled at the. wigwam, and the
Great Sachem proceeded TO exemplify the
work of the Order, after which the Tribe
singly proceeded to Mrs. Churchman'S, to
unite with the committee of arrange
ments and. vited guests in banquet
the menu of which was of the most sump
tuous character. Proceeding to the ban.
quet room, All appropriate welcome speech
to the Great Sachem was made by Sachem
J. G. Tayler, followed by an invocation
of the blessing Of the great Spirit by MI
J. H. Waters, and discussion Of the
vands set before the company that did
ample justice to the excellence OF the
cuisine. No regular toasts had been pre-
pared, but when sentiment and wine did
become the order they were both numer
Gus and appropriate, evoking in theil
scope eloquence, wit and merriment. In
response to d sentiment by hunter Starke,
the Great Sachem was exceedingly happy
Past Sachem, Z. j. Crowder, was the next
speaker and acquitted himself handsome
ly, as did Mr.. J. II. Waters who followed
him effectually, Chief Thomas V. Carr, of
Rivanna Tribe, however, is acknowledged
to have made the speech of the evening.
1t was filled with humor and anecdote, land
kept the table in a roar Of laughter. Chief
Mathis response to a sentiment was also
responded to by Mr.. "A. S. Mauzy in hand
some style. Speeches were made by sever
al other parties and the company then adj
journed to the parlOfs, where several hours
were spent in social converse. During the
banquet letter was read from His Hon.
or, Mayor n K. Trout, regretting his in
ability to be present. and expressing the
usual compliments. In all respects the
affair was an entirety of its character, for
harmony, enjoyment and good manage
meat, and in this respect reflects credit Oh
Messrs. Carr, Straughn and Crowder, the
committee of arrangements.
The Order in this city is in fine condi-
ton, but will doubtless take new start
from the visit of the Great Sachem. His
speech in the wigwam, before the council
fires were extinguished. was both earnest
and instructive, and such as should in
spire every member of the Tribe to live
strictly up to the cardinal principles of
the Order, as applicable both inAide and
outside of council OF Tribe.
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A PROFITABLE YIELD.-Mr Hugh F.
Turk residing ON the old Scott farm on
Christians Greek near Mint Spring, SOW.
ed five bushels Of barley on two and one
half acres of ground, from which lie reap
ed the profitable yield of one hundred and
three measured bushels. He sold twelve
measured bushels, which on being weigh.
ed proved to be fourteen weighed bushels
and seventeen pounds, for which he re-
ceived one dollar per bushel.
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PERSONS in search of frs. class Musical In
s,runents will do we'll to call at Mrs. J Cow
ans and exa mine her stock before purchasing
elsewhere. julyl0 IN
One Dollar will buy a gauze undershirt from
B. Spence h Son, Richmond, Va
Black Alpaca Goats, at low prices, for sale
by E. B Spence and Son, Richmond. Va.
Linen Goats, at all prices, for sale by E. B
Spence l. Son, Richmond, Va
Gauze Undershirts, only one dollar each, at
E. B. Spence l. Sons, Richmond, Va
White Marseiles Vests, new styles, for sale
low by E. B. Spence & Son, Richmond. Va.
Pembroke White Dress Shirts for sale low
by E. B. Spence and Son, Richmond, Va.
Fancy Striped Half-hose, for sale low, by E..
B. Spence & Son, 1900 Main street. Richmond,
Va.
Neckwear, of all the new styles, for sale by
E. B. Spence & Son, Richmond, Va.
Ready-made Clothing-nice stock of new
goods-for sale by E. B. Spence l. Son, Rich
mond, Va.
Nainsook Under-shirts-s nice and
cool-for sale by E. B. Spence & Son, Rich
mond, Va.
sale by E 8. Spence & Son, Richmond, Va.
Linen busters for sale by e. B. Spence h Son,
1900 Main treet, Richmond, Va
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ANOTHER SOCIAL CLUB.-A new social
and dancing club was organized among
our young people last week, by the election
of the following officers w. w. McGuf-
fin, President; Guy Cochran. vice-Presi-
dent; Arthur Powell, Secretary; and
John Grattan, Treasurer The first meet
ing for dancing took place Thursday night
at the residence of Maj. Jed Hotchkiss,
and proved very enjoyable affair.
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Our young friend, W.. w. McGuffin, Of
this city, has been appointed Reverse
Rodsman in the corps of Maj. G. R. How
ard. in charge of the Government Survey
from Clifton Forge to Lynchburg.
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KILLED.-Stephen Niles, an attachee of
the n. Y. & N. O. Circus and Menagerie,
and supposed to be a native of Cresco,
Iowa, was killed in Harrisonburg on the
3rd inst In shifting the cars on which the
cages and wagons of tie Circus had been
brought to that place, the train broke
loose and ran back against humping
block, breaking down the fiat on which
the Band Wagon was, ana throwing the
wheel of the wagon on Niles, who was
sleeping nnder it, injuring him so seriously
that he died two hours after the accident.
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Circus DAY.-Tuesday being circus
day, as usual our streets were crowded
from morning until night with our coun-
try friends, The only incidents that
marked the day were a few arrests fol
drunkenness, and two OF three cases OF
pocket-picking,
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SALE.-The coal yard of Fl. L. Powell,
on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, in
this city, was sold, on Saturday last, by
A. H. Fultz, assignee, to M. E. Miller, for
S6.975. II. H. Peck, auctioneer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-08-07

STAUNTON DENTISTS IN ST. LOUIS
Drs. johnson and Henkel, of Staunton
are among the delegates to the Southern
Dental Convention at st. Louis. DR.
Johnson was elected First Vice-President
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THE CHAIN GANG.

General Echols submitted a resolution
instructing the City Attorney to inquire
into the authority of magistrates over
the chain gang hands after sentence.
ELECTION OF A CITY ENGINEER.
The Council then proceeded to the cleo
ton of City Engineer, and Mr. Donald
Allen being put in nomination, WAS unan-
lmously elected for one year from the first
of July last.
After the transaction of some routine
business, the Council then adj ourned to
meet next Tuesday night.
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PosTAL.-Zach. T. Kerr is appointed
postmaster at New Hope, Augusta coun-
ty, Virginia, uice Henry Myers, resigned.
The postofice at Deieher's Mills, Bote-
tourt county, Virginia, is discontinued for
want of candidate. The papers go to
Rich Patch, Allegheny county, Va.
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WA ssK -.

IRA R-FRENCH.-In Staunton, on
3rd inst, by Rev. J. [. Miller, Mr.. Charles
H. Trayer and Mrs. Elizabeth E. French,
both of Staunton.
BRADY-GRANDE Mt. Scion.
by Rev. J. W. Rosebro, p. w. Brady
and Miss Mary E. Grandel, both of Au-
gasta
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City Notices.

The SrAUNToM FEMALE SEMINARY, is the
youngest Female School in our city, but is al
ready success. Its Principal, REV j. MIL
LER, is gentleman in every way eminently
qualified to conduct such an institution, and il
assisted by full and competent corps of in
structors in every department. The instruction
is tho ough and one of its features, and not
small one these times, is the economy in dress
rnjoined. Those having daughters to educate
are referred to the advertisement in this Issue
and the Principal for full particula
Aug I
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- CoNTR ACT APPRovED.-The Board of
Commissioners of Washington City have
approved the contract of II. l.. Gallaher
& Co., of Waynesboro, for the construc-
ton of the Tiber sewer The work will
aggregate 800 900.
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THANKS Richard f. Walker. the
popular and efficient Superintendent of
Public Printing. will please accept our
thanks for a copy of the first instalment
OF the Colonial Records of Virginia"
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At a recent meeting Of the City Council
OF Petersburg vote of thanks was ten
dered Hon. John T. Harris, Congressman
from this District, for his action and aid
to the people of Petersburg in the election
difficulties.
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WMEAT.-As far as we can learn the
yield of wheat per acre throughout the
State is less than last year-the quantity
Of the wheat, however, is reported good
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MILITARY.-The Guard Of the Common
wealth, one OF the cracked companies of
through the city to-day, at $50 P. M. !, en-
route for the White Sulphur Springs.
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The Augusta Fire Company make theil
annual excursion to Millboro on the 22nt
inst They advertise it in this issue.
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AND OHIO

4 NJl ESA ~ y AIN - OIlIo
RAILROAD
On and after Sunday. April 10Th, 1874, Passenger
Trains will run as follows
lU:25 A. NJ, MAIL TRAIN FROM STAUNToN.-For
charlottesville Gordonsve, Richmond. and all inter
mediate Stations daily Except Sunday, arriving at
Richmond, $500 P. NJ This Train connects at Char
lotesye for LynchbArg, Bristol, Knoxville. Chatta-
nooga and the South, and at Gordonsvile for Alex
andria Washington and the North.
II 40 p NJ, EXPRESS. For Charlottesville, Cor
louisville and Richmond daily, (eXc pit Sunday, ar
irving at Richmond 40 A. NJ. This Train connects
at charlottesville for ynchburg, Bristol Knoxville,
Chattanooga and the South at Gordonsvie for AL
eXandria Washington and the North, and at Rich
mond for Petersburg, Norfolk, Weldon Wilmington,
Charleston savannah. Danville, Greensboro Char
lotte and all points Southeast.
3:42 A. NJ, CINCINNATTI EXPRESS. Goshen
MillbDro Covington White Sulphur and all Stations
West of White sulphur daily Except Sunday, az
irving at Huntington, $50 ?. NJ. This Train con
meets at Huntington with the Companys Steamers.
ROstOna and Fleetwood, arriving at Cincinnati 6:0l
A NJ in time to connect with the morning trans
on all the different lines running out OF Cincinnati
3:35 P. NJ. MAIL TRAIN.-For Hinton and all Inter
mediate Stations daily Except Sunday, arriving at
Hinton 1918 7. nj.
For Rates Tickets and information apply to j. w
Hopkins agent at Staunton.
3:43 A NJ ACCOMMODATION far Richmond
and all Intermediate 81 TONS Monday mornings
only, wing at Richmond $3.50 A. NJ.
All. PERRY General Superintendent.
EDaAR VL1hT, Gen. Pass and Ticket Agt.
apr24
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WANTED A alILIER. The sub
w scriber wishes to empoy. Immediately,
MS second miller irdus'rious and business
man who understands thoroughly the grinding
of wheat and corn, ard il in addition. he ut
dersands The mana emeut of Il circular saw,
would be very desirable
N G. TALlAFERRO,
iul3l 1t LowesFille, Nelson CO., Va.
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NOTICE.-After this date Tran
silent Advertisements will only
he inserted in the VindicatOr OH
payment of charges in AD-
VANCE.
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CITY CoUNCIL.-Th regular monthly
meeting of the City Council, was held
Tuesday night last. Present, Messrs
Echols, Hoge, Ker, Kayser, Witt, and
German In the absence of the President,
Mr.. Evans was called to the chair.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-08-07

COCHRAN WALKER now offer to the
trade. wholesale, G. W. Gail Il AXIS celebrated
Superior Scotch Snuff: at factory prices.
augl
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r B u R X ELS

BAR ROOM AND RESTAURANI
(DIAGoNALLY OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL
STAUNTON, VA.
The BAR is supplied with best County Whis-
key, Certificate of purity exhibited ii desired)
Bes BOURBON and MARYLAND WRISKEY,
BRAADIES, WINES: &C., and an elegant as
sortment of CIGARS.
ALE AND BEER, fresh and ON draught, in
the only "Improved Cooling Pump in the city:
and served in Tom Burke's Model Mammoth
Glasses.
THE RESTAURANT will be constantly sup
piled with every thing in season and at moderat
prices.
Lodging, 25cts.
mav9.
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j. W. TODD, Staunton. c. l.. TODD, Richmond.
j. w. Todd & Co.
DEALERS IN
Family Groceries,,
Flour,

Country Produce.
augusta ST., UNION, VA.
Always on hand full eek of FAMILY
GROCERIES,. consisting of FINE TEAS, COZ
FEES. SUGARS, COTTON YARN, SMOKING
and CHEWING TOBACCO, SALT, &C, &C
Being connected with House in Richmond
we have unusual facilities in buving for that
market, and always prepared to psy the
HIGHEST PRICES for
FLOUR,
WHEAT,
CORN,
OATS,
MEAL,
MILL OFFAL,
BUTTER,
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RAW BONE
af1sdASID III 'EHH

have now for sale 100 tous Of this Fertilizer
and offer as 'cstmnnN % lis great value as a
Wheat Fertilizer the certiia Of the folio wing
gentlemen Who used il ,h' past season, and
whose certificates can be at my Office
a rpnfnrd ,rbor Hill! 6. W. Hamilton,
tixle.sville j Meriikin. Stanton; Jacob
II Brueheck, Greenvile; Robert Eubank, Strb-
hna SPIT gs
tul3l-4teow +. b. SU bLETf. \
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STREET IMpRWV EMENTS.

General Echo1S, from the Committee
on Streets, submitted a report transmit
ting u communication from Donald Allen,
Civil Engineer, relative to the improve
ment of Main street, from Market to
Lewis streets, and recommending that the
suggestions in said communication be
adopted, also that power be given the com
mittee to construct anew the street from
the Virginia Hotel to the front gate of the
Western Lunatic Asylum, in con- junction
with the authorities of the Asylum and
the Valley Railroad Company. After urg-
ing the necessity of making all street i'm
prOVementS permanent, with a view to fu~
ture sewerage, &C., Mr.. Allen gives a
clear and Succinct stat ement OF his obSer
vations in street improvement in Rich
mond, and recommends the following plan
for the improvement of Main street: Brick
pavement with clear sand foundation,
granite curbing, guttering OF cobble stones,
and limestone macadamized street bed,
also that cellar doors be closed along the
line of Improvement, and only coal shute
communication be allowed with the eel
lars. The following is the estimate OF the
cost Material, $4,54S.46 Freight on
material, 81 ,3S1 90; Cost of putting down
the work, 81, 1857; Contingencies and
closing cellars, $731.54. Total cost So ,046.-
81 In other words cost of about So 70
for each foot of length of the street. Mr.
Allen then proposes the following plan for
paying for the work. One half to be paid
out Of the City Treasury, $685. per foot,
and the other half by the property owners
fronting the Improvement, thus taking
both sides OF the street, assessing each
property owner at / of $6.70 per foot
General Echols fully endorsed the plan
and strongly urged it. He had found it
to work well in other cities, and certainly
it was just and equitable to all classes
MI. German objected to closing the cellar
doors. After some discussion the objec-
tionable clause WAS left open for future
consideration, and the report together
with the following resolution adopted.
Resolved, that the Committee on Ordi-
nances be instructed to prepare and report
an ordinance assessing property holders
with their proportion Of the costs of the
within stated improvement, according to
the suggestions of the report OF the Com
mittee on Streets, and providing for the
collection of the same.
A number of reports and petitions were
presented and referred to the proper Com =
mittees
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MATCHES, Backing and Canes may b.
found at
augl COCHRAN aLh
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FOR a good assortment of fine Segars, inclu
ding Imported and Key west, call on
ANIL COCHRAN WALKER
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~TO MANUFACTURERS OF BRICK

CTORE AND SALOON FOR RENT
- The Saloon now occupied by John Burns
IN basement. corner of Augusta street and
Spring Lane, will be for rent the LIST of Angus,
is reg rded as OF the best stands for Restau
rtnt business in the city The Dining Room
and Kitchen adjoining, can h. had if necessary;
orr will rent the elegant Storc-Room above
with two rooms adjoining. for any other bust
ness, save Grocery and Liquor, which | intend
to continue above or below. as may be preferred
Apply at once to j. P. KAVENAUGH.
.fnIy
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BLAST FURNACE.-The blast furnace
of the Panther Gap Iron Company will be
in. full operation by the LIST of October.
DRESS BALL.-Stribling Springs is to
have it's first Dress Ball Of the Season on
the 18th instant.