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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

The RESUMPTION OF FISK & HATCH.
The resumption of payment by Fish &
Hatch, the New York bankers, the day
before Christmas has been received with
very kindly and hearty congratulations all
through the county. The N. Y. "Bulle-
tin" says:
We have much satisfaction in being able
to announce the resumption of business by
the banking house of Messrs. Fisk Il Hatch,
at O'Clock yesterday. AS no suspension
during the panic was received with more
sincere regret than that of MeSSrs. Fisk Il
Hatch, so no case of resumption will be
hailed with more general satisfaction
Few banking houses have, within an equal
period, won in snch a high degree the es-
TEEN and confidence of the financial COM
munity and, so far as respects honor, up
rightness, fairness and prudent sagacity,
none have better merited this respect.
The ''World'' adds:
We understand that all the small ac-
counts of $4,000 or under will be paid in
full so that the larger creditors are en-
titled to the thanks of a good number of
depositors. Further than this the terms
are unknown to us but we can add our
testimony to those already in print, that
the resumption Of this firm is received with
great satisfaction by all classes of business
men about Wall street, while in many a
place remote from it the news will be the
best this Christmas brings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

WHAT A RAILROAD DOES FOR A COUN-
TY.-The cars on the Lynchburg and Dan
vile R. R. now run from Lynchburg to a
point five miles South of the Staunton riv-
er. A correspondent of the Richmond
"Whig,' writing of the immediate benefits
derived from it's opening, says:
'sThe road has already been of great ben
eft to the country. Immense bodies of
timbered land, whicha few years ago could
be bought for ten cents an acre, have re-
Gently been sold for six and seven dollars
per acre. Among others, an enterprising
company of Canadians have bought 5000
acres of this land, and are now running on
it two large steam saw mills. Several
within the last twelve months to citizens
Of other States OF to foreigners. The val
liable plantation of J. W. Holland, Esq,
containing about l 200 acres, was sold to
MI. Moscheller, of Ohio, for $3.50 per
acre; that of n. G. Miller, ESQ.,, to a for
eigner, for SIS per acre; DR.. J. W. Will
sons, to MI. Comstock, of Connecticut,
for 500 per acre; DR.. Hutchings' to a Nor
thern man, for s12 per acre; Mr.. J. B.
Pannill's, containing 900 acres, to a Mr..
Naylor, from England. for $40 per acre
besides several tracts in the neighborhood
of Ringgold, Kentuck, and other places,
with respect to which [ do not remember
names and figures. Nh. Naylor wishes to
buy several thousand acres more Of land in
a body, to settle colony upon from Eng
land. There has been no emigration from
this county for the last two years, and ev-
cry tract of land of any valueis bought up
as soon as thrown upon the market.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

FORREST ON THE FLAG.-Gen. Forrest.
the famous Confederate cavalry leader, wri-
ting letter about the Cuban matter says
GAS for myself, our civil war having
closed, and having pledged allegiance to
the Government, should she become in
volved in war with foreign power,
should struggle as hard for it as once, as
Confederate soldier, struggled strongly
against it. AS to those friends and old
me, / would say, l hope and believe there
will be no war, owing to the wise policy
adopted by the distinguished soldier now
at the head of the Government, but should
It come, let us show our loyalty to the flag
by. standing ready to strike down any hand
raised against it.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

SAD DEATH.-Col. JOS G. Spalding,
once lawyer of talent and candidate for
Congress in Virginia, but who from disipa-
ton has become castaway, was found
dead in the courthouse in Richmond one
night last week. He had been for some time
sleeping in that building and some stables
adjoining. The immediate cause of his
death was hemmorhage from wound pro-
duced by fall. He was brother of Col.
Jas. W. Spalding, the author of the history
of the Japan Expedition, who was killed
in the Confederate army at Cheat Noun
tain, and himself had been an officer in
the Confederate army.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

TIE WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL LAW
The West Virginia legislature has passed
a law changing it's school law. Among
the changes are the following
1t provides for the appointment of Sec
rotary for the county board Of education :;
for publishing an abstract of the proceed
ings of the board by posting on the front
of the place of meeting such abstract for
giving premium Of one dollar to each
youth making the best record in school at
tendance for the Board of Education to
employ teachers and fix their salaries, and
for the creation of independent school dis
tricts at an election held ON the petition of
at least twenty voters, in the boundary of
the proposed independent district, and on
being ordered by the county Board of Edu-
cation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

WEST VIRGINIA Coal OPERATIONS. -
A letter from Fayette Co., w. Va, giving
some information about coal mining
says.
We have a Coal Company, at Sewell,
and an Iron Foundry at Quinnemont,
all alive and busy in the county. And very
strong company operating in the coal in
terest at or near Mountain Cove. And
yet Others are looking out for locations
Col Robertson, agent for an Indiana Com
p pany n %aS nere hs wess pRsPeetn g
ed, to locate foundry which will consume
5000 bushels of coal day, and require a
village of 300 inhabitants If he buys here
the company will commence work by Feb
ruary 1st.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

MINISTER TO SPAIN.-The President, it
is semi-oficialIy announced, has rendered
to Mr.. Caleb Cushing the position of Min
lister to Spain vice Sickles, recalled. Mr..
Gushing, although nearly seventy-four
years old, having been born in 1900, is still
possessed of vigor of mind and body. For
a number of years he has been the conf
Dental legal adviser of the government
The appointment of Mr.. Gushing will,
it is stated in dispatch from Havana,
give great satisfaction, and it is further
added that the Spaniards are loud in their
expressions of satisfaction at the resigna-
tion of Sickles, whom they charge with
instigating many of the intestine troubles
of the Peninsula. Mr.. Gushing has ac-
cepted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

4 T.
MI, Benz. F, Evans Of the firm of Wal
ker, Evans Il Cogswell, well known sta
TONERS and printers of Charleston, South
Carolina, died in that city last week. Mr..
Evans during the late war, had charge of
printing the Confederate money.
The police on Saturday made descent
terry in New York, arrested several per-
sons, and took possession of all the prop
erty on the premises:
A prominent Lynchburger got a Christ
mas gift in the shape of a six weeks old
baby left at his door in a basket.
The lover of Miss Helmantoller, of Gov
ington, is named HUMPHREYS, and declares
he made no agreement with her to commit
suicide, He declares that he wrote nine
letters to her none of which can be found
In one Of her letters she said she t'nlighy
her Committing suicide:
A letter from Capt, aurmont, Of the ILL.,
fated Vile du Hayre, to the editor of the
London Photograph" emphatically denies,
in the strongest language, that there was
any cowardice shown by his officers or
crew.
The Exchange Hotel property, in New
Market, Shenandoah, has been sold to Capt.
John Brock for 81 900, It il regarded as a
good sale. r.
The Page Valley s'Courier'' has a long
and earnest editorial advocating the cleo
ton Judge Alex. B. Cochran, of Stagnton,
to the US. senates
It il pY9mlQrea that our incoming Cover
nor, General Kemper, is soon to be united
in marriage to lady of Rappahanaock.
The New Orleans banks resumed pay
ment on the 22d ult,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02
A Boy PICTURE OF THE GOVERNOR OF

A Boy PICTURE OF THE GOVERNOR OF
VIRGINIA. Shelvyville (Ky.) Courant
reports discourse delivered there to the
young men Of his congregation by Rev. J.
S. Grasty, D. D., containing the following
illustration of "clear grit:
"James L Kemper, Governor-elect of
Virginia, is the scion of an ancient and
highly respectable family, in the County of
Madison. But the Kempers, like large
majority of those who are famous in the
annals of the Old Dominion, were not re-
markable for the amount of their worldly
goods. With this class intellect, honor
and an Independent spirit were valued as
unspeakbly more precious than silver and
gold. The speaker and young Kemper
were classmates at the institution now
called Washington and Lee. The day on
which he arrived and his appearance can
be recalled with perfect freshness. The
suit that he wore was bluish-gray jeans,
manufactured at home, and put together,
no doubt, by the hand of mother or sister,
And when ten dollars would have covered
the cost Of the whole, yet everything about
the boy looked comfortable and neat
The newly-come student, thus clad, attract
ed attention by his large head, broad fore
head, open countenance, united to bear
ing that was particularly manly, graceful,
and gentle. He had evidently come not to
be q siga,-board for the tailor, but to learn.
His self-respect, industry, and perfect free
dom from foppery and pretence of all kinds
won for him the regard Of every one whose
regard was worth the winning. And now
while the youth of broadcloth and Jewels
have, without exception, been forgotten
Kemper has steadily worked his way to the
highest positions. He was an able lawyer
and in full practice before the war. While
the war lasted he ranked amongst the fore.
mpst generals, and, lately, the people Of
| Virginia by a mighty majority have called
him to occupy the most honorable office
within their gift. And it was only the 9th
kerMy that the same old spirit of manliness
(which in youthful days donned and wore
without fear or shame tile humble suit Of
gray induced the man now Governor of his
native State to decline splendid equipagt
and horses offered by his admirers. Thi
| ''grit'' Of ripper years is but the outcome o.
that ''true grit'' which lay concealed be
meath the 'Sblue and grayr' It is of suct
stuff as this, and not of ge,uga,ps and "trip
peries, that hero worthy of the name il
made"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE RAILROADS.-The work on the Mar
row Guage Railroad is progressing. The
work on Mr.. Loewnbach's contract near
Harrisonburg, is going on rapidly, and by
the Spring about 20 miles of line will be
graded. Work in Highland Co., will al
so be commenced in the Spring. The Lex
ington ''Citizen'' says work on the Valley
R. R. is going on briskly on the road be-
tween North River and Fairfield, dis
lance of eleven miles, under Lewis Har-
man, Asher W. Hartman, and Mcmahon &
Go. The bridge over North River to be
built by Mcmahon & Co. will be IS feet
high, with five piers, two OF which rest on
the island. The contract Of Lewis Har-
man contains cut 40 feet deep and a half
mile long which is the largest on any Of
the sections.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE ''SUN,'' of Baltimore, sent out d
capital Christmas number of it's weekly
One of its excellent stories myself Or the
Children, we transferred to these columns.
1t also contained a beautiful poem of the
season written by Walter R. Abel, the
managing editor, entitled '"The Savior's
Triumph" The 'Daily Sum- is the most
remarkable newspaper published in this
country, being, as it truly says of itself,
concise, direct, Iactive, covering the
whole field of news, and business and social
wants."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

A GOOD. HE1FER- POUNDS OF BUT
TERMS. N. Vosseller, of North Buffa-
10, N. Y, reports small red heifer that
came on the sth Of November, 1872, being
only twenty-five months old, and firm the
10Th of that month to 18th of October 1874,
has made s35 pounds Of butter, Or pound
per day. average, and is making that now.
He milk was weighed several days in ,Au-
gust AND found to be % pounds per day.
rage that amount through the year, she
will have given 1896 pounds at the end of
the year. She has been fed well, of course,
cows don't give milk without feed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

LIVELY SKIRMIsH FOR A GIRL.-The
Virginia girls can be as sharp when they
are about it as any of them, and very
vivid Illustration of it took place in Pitt
sylvania county last week Further, the
Pittsylvania c. H. s'Tribune" gives the
following history
One night last week a couple from the
northern part of the county, accompanied
by several gentlemen friends, arrived in
our village and put up at Carriers Hotel.
The bridegroom for the couple came to be
married1 proceeded to the Clerks Office
and procured license, while message
was despatched for a minister. While
waiting the arrival of the minister the
couple evinced considerable uneasiness,
and in reply to the question of whether,
| being tired ,she did not wish to retire, the
| lady answered, "No, not until l see the
| preacher"
1t seems that the lady had engaged her
self to two gentlemen, and both had made
| the necessary arrangements for the COM
ing event. One had pressed his suit, and
the time set when two would be made as
one, was on the night after their arrival
here, the gentleman having already pro-
CURED his license for that purpose. The
other, hearing that the object of his affec-
|
| on the following evening, FASTENED to her
i house to ascertain the truth of what he had
heard, and found that the rumor was too
true. He thereupon resolved that she should
never marry the first sutton if he could pre-.
vent it, and having one day left to accom-
plish his purpose, he went right to work
Calling upon the lady she reiterated he1
former declarations that he was the one in
whom she had centred her affections, and
expressed her willingness to flee with him
to the Old North State and have the cere
mony performed at once. So, when the
evening shades drew on and the goddess Of
night had spread her sable mantle over the
earth, he procured vehicle and repaired
to the residence of his affianced. She be-
ing ready and willing, they were soon or
their way, arriving here in a short time.
Finding that he could get license here
without the trouble and expense of jour
ney to North Carolina, the gentleman in
formed his intended of the fact, and, a.
aforesaid, minister was sent for. In dut
time the pastor of the Presbyterian churcl
was on hand, and the happy couple Were
made one, Music having been procured
the wedding party and number of thu
young people of the town who were called
in, engaged in Terpsichorean enjoyment
till late hour. When the dance was ovel
the newly-made man and wife, and tht
gentlemen who accompanied them, agail
entered the conveyance in waiting, an(
drove off in the darkness, not much wise
but certainly great deal happier AL
this was enacted while he who was first &C
cepted was at home, dreaming probably O
the happiness to be his ON the followin.
night. How he received the news we ar
not informed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE UNCERTAINTY OF POLITICAL OF
FIcIAL LIFE.-Just before the November
election in Virginia, Mr.. 5. R. Atwell, the
postmaster at Winchester, who the papers
there say had refused to contribute more
literally to the support of Mr.. Hughes"
was suspended fro, saice, and Mr.. VIM.
Muller, OF that q an designated to per-
form the duties of pS .bmaster," He made
popular postmaster and appointed good
clerks but on Monday, the 18th plt., Mr..
Atwell re-appeared at the office with an
rider signed ''U. s. Grant, - dated Dec.
Pth, revoking Miller's appointment, and
Linstating him as postmaster. The new
bstmaster had removed the Office to an
sher portion of the city, and now it will
I've to e>7 gain. Postal, like hui
ssl lie RichmoF aertain.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

AGooD STORY CoMING.-Dr. Geo. w.
Bagby, who has written more genuine
sketches of Virginia life, with more true
humor in them than any man of his time, is
about to commence in the Richmond
"Whig" a serial story for it's weekly edi-
ton, entitled *What.I did with my Fifty
Millions" We aon't put it at all too
strong when we say that any number of
the "Whig" will be worth the years SUBJ
scription.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

A GOOD MoyE.-The City Council of
Alexandria have adopted a resolution re-
questing the Legislature Of Virginia to so
amend the charter of the city as to require
that all persons should pay the capitation
tax before being allowed to vote at city
elections Such an amendment would not
be out of place with reference to the char
ters of the various ciSies in the Common
wealth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

With ssXy h and logs passed ss 5a
last, destined for spoke factory In the
State Of New Jersey. They were shipped
at Waynesboro', Augusta Co. Such fact
furnishes sad commentary on Southern
enterprises. Lumber carried out of the
State, worked up into spokes, hubs, axe
handles, &C., brought back and sold to our
people. These things ought not 50 to be.
When will the people of Virginia learn to
use for their. own advantage the sources
of wealth that abound in their mountains
and forests Charlottesville (Va,) Chroni-
Gle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE CHIEF JUsTICEsHIP.-AW Washing
ton letter in the Richmond enquirer"
says: "A bill abolishing the office of Chief
Sustlce will be introduced upon the re-as-
sembling of Congress. 1t provides that
the presiding chief shall be chosen by the
supreme Judges themselves. Morton,
Conkling, and other leading Senators favor
it."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

~Woode y was largely attended, and nd e y.
erything except books and papers brought
excellent prices; A1aong the Antiquities
sold was a bedstead that had belonged to
Marie Antoinette, chair once owned by
Gen. Washington, piano once the prop
erty Of John C.. Calhoun, and many arti-
cles which formerly belonged to President
Madicon. Some choice old oil paintings
were sold for amere song. and two OF
three hundred books for ten dollars. Corn
brought from $2.6 to $2.71, and pork about
SO to $10.- Gordonsuille VA Gazette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE CHESAPEAKE .& OHIO COMPANY
AND THEIR EMPLoYEEs.-On the 22d ult
the merchants of Huntington held meet
ing at the hall of the Young Mems Chris
tian association, to consider the matter of
extending further credit to the employees
Of the Chesapeake 4 Ohio r. r. 1t was
called on account Of the receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from Superintendent A. H.
Perry:
Richmond, Va, Dec, IS, 1873.
Il. DOoLITTLE, Huntington, W. Va.
Dear Sirs 4 Yours Of 18th received, I
find it impossible to pay any money at
present. propose, however, to issue to
J men we owe for September certificate
payable in 80 days. If you will send to J.
II. Patterson, paymaster, any orders you
have for full pay of any men by express, he
will return to you a certificate which will
put the money in your hands when paid at
all. Yours truly,
A. H. PERRY, Gen. Sup't.
The meeting was presided over by Mr.. J.
Harvey Pogue, and adopted a series of
resolutions as follows:
WHEREAS, The merchants of the city of
Huntington, DESTROYS of promoting the
prosperity Of said city, and also aiding the
G. & o. R. r. Company, have extended
credit to it's employees, relying upon said
Company to pay them, so as to enable said
employees to settle their accounts with us;
and, aohereas, the employees Of said road
are now without pay for nearly four months
s and, achereas, the merchants of this city are
much embarrassed on account of non-pay-
y1fient of seid, G. u Q. r. r. Co. to its en-
AQloyees !, and, achereas, the General Super
intefdeIlt of said G. & O. r. R. Co. has
failed to satisfy us as to the time and GER
tainty when the employees will be paid,
and left in doubt of payment at all it is
therefore
Resotped, That in justice to ourselves,
our families and our creditors, we are COM
PEELED to cease furnishing supplies to z, q
o. R. r. Go. employees, except for cash !;
and be it further.
RESOLVED, That after the present indebt-
edness is settled, we will cheerfully extend
the usual credit OF thirty days to Y. q ".
r. r. employees.
Resolved, That copy be furnished each
city paper, G. P. Huntington, and Super
intendents Perry and Calhoun.
Resolued, Each merchant sign the above
resolutions.
On Christmas day, a meeting of the en-
ployees was held at Huntington, which
was addressed by Major Hamer, who sta
ted that the Company had made arrange
ments with Ladley & Johnston for groce-
ries, Chase & Burdick for boots and shoes,
Geo. A. Flooding for clothing, and that the
Company would furnish them with COAL
The pay car was at Huntington but
had nothing but pay certificates for the
men,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02
MEETING or THE LEGISLATURE

The legislature of the State met at Rich
mond yesterday. The House organized by
the reelection of Hon. Marshall Hanger,
Speaker, and J. Bell Bigger, clerk, and
Hon. John F. Wall, of Frederick, sergeant
alarms. The Senate reelected all it's old
officers except second door-keeper, lately
filled by Abraham Hall, colored, having
resolved to abolish that office. The fight
for the capitol offices in Richmond is de-
scribed by an eyewitness who returned
from there yesterday, as terrific, there be-
ing hardly a county that hasn't candi-
date for basement Office, a door-keeper,
or committee clerk. 1t was understood
that the Conse ative caucus agreed to
have the committee clerks appointed one
from each Congressional district, and also
that in the House the assistant door-keep-
ers would be elected by the members in
stead of being appointed by the sergeant
alarms AS heretofore. In the Conservative
Caucus of House members, Tuesday night,
Mr.. Hanger was nominated for Speaker,
by reclamation, and of it the "Whlg''
says:
Gas will be seen in the reported proceed
ings of the caucus last night, J. Marshall
Hanger, Esq, has been elected with per-
feet unanimity by the Conservatives as
thsspresiding officer of the House OF Dele
gates. 1t is no undeserved compliment to
Mr.. Hanger to say that he is an able par
humanitarian, and presides with dignity
and strict impartiality, for the experience
of the last two sessions of the General AS
sembly, over which he presided, fully es.
tablishes that fact
On the meeting the Senate was called tc
order by exits Governor Marye, and Lit
Gov. Withers, after taking the oath OF OF
flee, became the presiding officer. Gov
Kemper took the oath of Office and repaired
to the Governors mansion, which had
been vacated day or two before by Gov
Walker.
The election for u. S. Senator take
place next Tuesday week, January 10th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

COMFORTABLE QUARTERs.-Our old
friend, Major John A. Hartman, is COM
fortably established in the Staunton post
office, which is good, paying institution.
It is refreshing to see old Confederate SOL
diers thus handsomely provided for, Maj
Hartman was 'Stonewall'' Jackson's Chief
Quartermaster, and discharged the duties
Of the office so satisfactorily that he was
regarded by that great. General as his
stright bower" He provided well for the
''boys in grey'' and none of them will be
sorry to know that he has made good
thing of it.-Charlottesuill (Va.) Chronicle
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

Charles R. Thorne, an actor, has been
held in 's5,e00 for an assault on MT. Sell
h{eimief, the dramatic Critic Of the "Her-
A supper was given to the ssclergy and
the press" in Danxille, Va, the other
The editors. y" . - ''s /" E"
dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-01-02

THE MOUNTAIN HERALD" is the
name OF a lively weekly paper just started
at Hinton, W. Va, by Mr.. G. L. Thomp-
son.