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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-06-05

EOuf HOURS ON the SC8ffOld.
On Friday week Samuel Jackson, color
ed, was executed at Liberty, No., for the
murder of his wife. He had been slave.
Before the execution he made full con-
fession of his guilt. The Kansas City
.'Times" gives the following account of
the strange scenes at the scaffold:
After ascending the scaffold he was ask
ed by Sheriff Patton if he had anything
ne wished to say. He Immediately re-
stunned his incoherent remarks, in which
he exhorted his brethren to Glove God and
seek Jesus" Rev. E. L. Washington,
pastor of the colored M. E. Church, was
called to rebaptize him, as he was not sat-
isfied with the baptism which the sisters
mad given him in the morning. A bucket
OF water was brought, and the minister
pronounced, in loud, clear voice, "Sam-
aef Taylor, baptize thee in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost, and may the Lord have mercy
on your SOUL" He then offered an appro-
pirate and touching prayer for his saliva
ton. Sam then began his speech, which
was an incoherent exhortation to his
friends. He was evidently intoxicated
during the first hour. After he had ex-
hausted himself he became partially So
Der.
Walker having expressed desire to see
his little son, the boy was brought. He
was led upon the scaffold, when the agony
stricken father clasped him in his arms and
uttered the most heartrendering cries of
20, my poor boy! My poor boyr For
twenty minutes he held the child in his
arms, weeping bitterly, and saying 81
shall never see you again, Tommy" This
was a heartrending scene. The sheriff
was compelled to take the child from him.
After this he called upon the relatives OF
One by one, both women and men ascend
miserable man.
For four long wearisome hours did this
negro talk against time. Whenever the
sheriff would get ready to adjust the moose
he would beg to see one or two more OF his
friends. The tender-hearted sheriff, wish
Ing to be lenient as possible, prolonged his
existence to the very latest hour. 1t was
at last evident that he would not get ready
to go of his own accord, and he was com
manded to get ready. The deputy sheriff
adjusted the moose about his neck, and the
sheriff placed the fatal black cap over his
head. Still he begged for time. ssPlease,
sheriff." said he, sraise the cap and let me
take one more look at my frierds." The
cap was raised, when he glanced wildly
over the multitude, as if dreading to have
the light shut out from his eyes. Gone
more minute, sheriff"-and the trap fell
and the soul of Samuel Walker was ush.
cred into eternity. His neck was instant.
ly broken, and he died without struggle.
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A MATCH IN BREAD-MAKING took
place last Wednesday In the Female semi
nary of Hartford, under the direction of
Miss Catharine Beecher Four married
women and the professor of chemistry were
the judges. They tested the bread with
butter, without butter, and finally with
milk Miss Mary Fitzgerald got the FIRST
prize of S. for wheaton bread, and Miss
Lily Fitzgerald the second prize of So. and
thee prizes or ~ each were taken by three
other girls, whose names are not given
For brown bread Miss Ann Fitzgerald got
the first prize and Miss Talcott the second.
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IMPORTANT SUIT DECIDED.-The i'm
portarrt suit involving the bulk of the large
estate Of the late Jack johnson, which has
been pending for several days in the Cir
cult Court OF Appomatl OK, was decided
yesterday in favor of the Hon. Thomas s.
Bocock, the beneficiary under the will
The suit by the claimants was to break the
will on the ground that Mr.. Bocock was
the counsel of deceased and wrote the will
The decision atlirlns the right of Mr.. B. to
inherit, and confirms his title to the estate,
valued we believe at over sixty thousand
dollars. -Lynchburg Va.) Republican,.
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THE 4ERoLITE.--Cap William
Drummond, of the Seaboard and Roanoke
railroad, on Tuesday night brought to this
city one of the nrolites which recently fell
in North Carolina, which he left for in
spection at the drug store of Mn. John
w. Burrow. and which we lave examined.
1t was analysed by Mr.. Burrow. and is
pronounced by him to be nearly pure IRON
This, with a number Of other meteoric
stones, fell near Ransom's bridge, i'll Hall
fax county, N. c., about O'Clock p. NJ.
on the 14th instant; the large arolite hav-
ing burst with an explosion which was
heard for fifty miles. This specimen
weighs seventeen ounces, and the largest
yet found fourteen pounds. 1t is a curios-
ity worth looking at. -Nogfok Yi'yinta,..
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PERsoNAL.-Judge A. B. Cochran, of
duties as Visitor to the State Agricultural
College. The Montgomery messenger"
says:
We were glad to see him in our end of
the State and to welcome him to our Col
lege. He has ever been a friend to the
Southwest and indeed to the interest of
the entire State. AS a Senator he has
never permitted an opportunity to pass in
which he could promote the veal Of our
old Commonwealth. He is an able lawyer,
bold advocate, an unfaltering friend and
a genuine patriot. There is no man whom
we would more sincerely congratulate
upon being chosen Lieutenant-G
than Judge Cochran of Augusta. Can it
not be done?
A Washington correspondent of the
Richmond "Whig,'' compliments Hon.
John T. Harris, and that paper adds edito-
rally:
Some men have peculiar knack OF
propitiating the hostility of opponents and
ingratiating themselves into their good
willard this, too, without any compro-
mise Of their principles. This happy fac
ulty Judge Harris possesses. Few men
upon the floor of Congress can WELD a
greater personal influence Or bring to the
support of any measure not IF party ma
ture greater host of friends and support
ers. It is very generally conceded, we be-
lieve, by those best posted at the Federal
capital, that the honorable member from
the seventh district can accomplish as
much as any member of the House of Rep
resentatives not in sympathy with the adj
ministration, and great deal more than
many that are
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who the bridegroom Is.


All the girls want to know who our Amer
lean good girp'-for that is the way all the
letter writers describe her. got for a nus
band, seeing that she has been carried OUT
of the country by the lucky bridegroom.
The Washington correspondent OF tne
staid old New York journal of Com
merce,'' gives this account of him:
People who know the modest and pretty
young lady who was Miss Nellie Orailt
appreciate her. Few girls OF her age-sne
is only eighteen-would have borne with
such admirable temper and discretion the
flattery and attentions that beset Presl-
dents daughter She quits single life with
the esteem Of everybody here. one 1e-
serves q good husband, and naturally,
then, the inquiry is made as to whetner
she has got one. SartOriS came mere Win
English dress, address and manners. he
parts his hair in the middle, and spells his
name in the middle. He wore. while ABOUT
his hotel, a ''swallow-tail coat and SLIP
pers with bows on and in short, MS minor
WAYS were so un-American that ne was
looked upon as sssnob" But the young
men grew rather fond Of him; for al
though he is only twenty-three years OF
age and acts young, he was found to be
made of manly stuff, and even capable OF
! of teaching older people gentlemanly
traits Many We're amused at diversion
of his at the gymnasium, where, to the
surprise of all, he pummelled the burly tu-
| tor Of boxing till that parsonage was sat
isfied. and to the further surprise OF the
young men he plays good game OF bill
lizards or whist. Mr.. Sartoris is descen-
dant of the Huguenot refugees. His faith
er. a Conservative. and one of the best
known members of the Carlton Club, is a
| prominent merchant, and does large
| East Indian business. His uncle, Mr.. Sa-
muda, M. P, also Of the Huguenot refu-
gees. is known as the largest shipbuilder
on the Thames, and an authority in the
navy debates in Parliament. 1t is not
generally known that Queen Victoria, as
sooG as she heard of the proposed mar
riage, made inquiries regarding MI. Sar-
tosis, and wrote a letter to the President,
in which she confidently indorsed him.
i This letter probably arose from the sincere
personal attachment which the Queen felt
| towards Miss Grant, and the esteem she
| felt for the President Of this Republic In
his official capacity. It is limited by those
cognizant of the situation that the royal
| heart will be moved to some special mark
| of appreciation in connection with this
! marriage. 1t is believed among English
men who know, OF affect to know, little
dDOut tIle COuIG, Llidb GlC SGuO0il III LII VAoo
the couple to visit Windsor Castle and con-
fer some title of nobility upon the bride
groom. There is confident belief that
President Grant will visit Europe after
| his Presidential term; and the idea OF
rendering him the freedom Of the city IN
such event is already favorably talked over
in the London clubs.
| AS to temporalities, Mr.. Sartoris sue
ceeds to more money than he can easily
spend. The BRIDES father is estimated to
own perhaps half a million dollars worth
| Of property.
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BISHOP JOHNS. At the Session of the
Protestant Episcopal Convention, of the
Diocese of Maryland, in session in Wash
ington, Friday, the Chair announced the
presence of the venerable Bishop Johns, of
Virginia, who was escorted to a seat on
the right of the chair, and being introduce
ed took the hand OF Bishop Pinkney, and
said :. II feel as if coming home after a
long absence, but miss the faces of many
dear ones-with the warmest heart wishes
for the peace and prosperity of the do
ceSe y fl-
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e s.The Order of Enoch' is the title of a
new organization just organized at Salt
Lake City. All temporal things are to be
in common, but the head Of the church is
to have absolute power oyer the property
and labor of his followers.
John Niceley broke four ribs and his
jaw by falling "a feet from one of the new
buildings at Rawley Springs, few days
since,
Cardinal Yineinelli Casoni is dead.
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Miscellaneous News.

WASHINGTON, June Am unknown
man threw himself before the train going
to Alexandria this morning, and was
crushed to death.
Gov. Bowie was awarded $4,000 by the
District Coart to-day for the damages by
the railroad to lis race horse.
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MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCE.- The
New York "Sun" says 'Charles R.
Thorne, comedian, who gained notoriety
some months ago by slapping Mr.. SELL
hammer, dramatic critic, in the face, for
an alleged insult to Miss Weathersby, of
the Union Square Theatre, New York, has
left that city suddenly for Europe, under
the assumed name Of R. Roper. Seillham-
mer had sued Thorne for 1000, and it is
said that fearing arrest Thorne has left
the citY.''
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A SALTY CARD.-We find the following
salty card in the advertising columns Of
the Alexandria "Gazette';
A Card.-=I hereby announce that
though still consider myself a member
OF the national Republican party, and will
party. 1 shall hereafter renounce and re-
pudiate all affiliation with the id Mig
gers. A. B. CRUPPER.
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BATHING is SUPERB.
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND

MECHANICAL COLLEGE.
TO CONTRACTORS The building commit
tee OF this College, will receive sealed proposals
until July LIST, for the manufacture of one to
two millions of good hard brick, (the. number
to be at the option of the committed, the brick
to De burned by November lst Payments will
be made as the work progresses, and the Con-
tractor will be required to give bond and secu.
rlty for the faithful performance of his contract.
Inc Committee reserves the right to reject all
the bids
Proposals should be addressed to " E. SHEP-
HERD, Secretary Board Visitors, Blacksburg,
va. H BLACK,
Je 5-3t RectOr
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MARRYING AN ENGLISH LoRD.-Lord
Randolph H. s. Churchill, second son of
the Duke Of Marlborough. was married in
Paris on Wednesday, April s. to Miss Jen-
ny Jerome. daughter Of Leonard Jerome,
of New York. The ceremony was per-
formed at the British Embassy, and after
wards at the American Legation, by the
Rev. Dr. Forbes. There was large as
semblage Of the members and friends of
the Marlborough family, as well as those
of the family of the bride. The wedding
breakfast was given at Mr.. Jerome's hotel,
in the Avenue du Roi de Rome, and as
soon as it was over the newly-married
couple entered berline drawn by four fine
horses, decorated with ribbons, and left
Paris for Petit Val, the residence of Mr..
Moulton, where they are passing the hon
eymoon. Among the presents received by
the bride were magnificent India shawl
from Queen Victoria, and locket from
the Prince Of Wales. 1t is said that MI.
jerome gives his daughter fortune of
,O0O.-Home Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-06-05

Mrs. Devine, only twenty-six years of
age, discharged cured, from the Kings
county, New York lunatic asylum, prov
ed it in Brooklyn Monday, by killing her
three children with a aat-iron, and knock
ing her husbands brains out with coop
er's adze.
Mrs. Catharine S. Gallaher, wife of
John S. Gallaher, the venerable editor,
died on Thursday. She was buried in
Washington city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-06-05

THE CIVIL RIGHTs BILL, it may be
reasonably hoped, will not get through
this session. Atelegram in the Baltimore
.tSun,'' says there has been an intimation
from the President that he will veto it,
and Judge Hoar, the political executor OF
Sumner, has told the colored people
Washington that sat present there is no
hope of its success"
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.n,oBeev o
best $6.S7@s.87; medium, $512@5.62.
Receipts for the zoos head. The prices
generally were 4(0s higher than last week.
Sheep-full supply and lower market.
Quotation 49(@64 gross; lambs, $2:5O95
per head. Hogs-little change. Figures
$7.50@8.50 per cwt.
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Butler, thinking such Judges as Hughes
of Virginia, Jackson of West Virginia,
and Giles of Maryland, not to be relied on
for his purposes, slipped a bill through the
House last week, taking away Circuit
Court powers from the district judges of
the 4th judicial district. He was exposed
in it, and the Houss asked the Senate to
return the bill. r.f II
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Commercial,

NEW York, June 4,-Flour quiet
Wheat unchanged, Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, June 4.-Flour in better
inquiry. Wheat steady at $l.59(@l.62
Southern corn 90@92c.
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New Advertisements.
CAPON SPRINGS AND BATHS, WI
~ VIRGINIA.
OPEN JUNE Ist.

These are E-CARBONATED WA
TIERS, containing also IODINE AND SALTS
OF LYTHIA.
The diseases in which they have proven of
notable efficiency are
l. Of the Kidneys and Bladder.
2. Rheumatism and Govt.
3. Acid Dyspepsia.
Some diseases of the Skin; and wonder
fully restorative to the female constitution when
enfeebled or Frustrated by special maladies.
For proof whereof see medical testimony in our
Pamphlet,
There is no finer summer climate in America
The
BATHING is SUPERB.
Also, very fine Sulphur and Iron Springs at
hand. Rooms spacious and airy. Accommo-
dations superior.
BoARB.-$l5 per week; $45 to $50 per month
as stated fully in Pamphlet, with all other
particulars. Apply to
FRAZIER h SALE,
Proprietors.
Our Pamphlet will be found at the SrAUsros
DRUG SroREs je5H
Va We have permission and authority from
DR.. Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond to refer en-
quirers to him touching the medicinal virtues
OF Capon Waters and Baths & s.
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GOLDEN CHORD.
ESTABLISHED 1916.

me Celebrated Estey Organ is uHques-
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BEST IN THE WORLD.
over two hundred first premiums have been
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Five hundred sold in Baltimore in 1873, and
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Also, the
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tue excellent
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Refers to Rev. VIM. A. Harris, Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, Staunton, Va.
SANDERS STAYMAN,
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and 935 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, D. C.
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THE FRUrr.-A good many cherries are
left, a few peaches and nearly all the apples
And so far as the fruit crop of this section
is concerned the apples are worth all the
others put together a million fold.-Gor-
GOnsriUe, Gazette
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRl
a. a. COME,

LSucceSsOr TO Gone and Hanger,
OLD STAND, MAIN ST, STAUNTON, VA.
have on hand large Stock of the above
Goods. and am constantly receiving additions
thereto Also, fne Sterling Silver Ware, the
celebrated Rogers Plated Ware, Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Casters, Ice Pitchers, &c. am agent
for the
DIAMOND SPECTACLES h EYE GLASSES.
in fine Gold, Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames
Recommended by Opticians.
All kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted A. CONE.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-06-05

The VIRGINIA. MUNICIPAL ELEC-
TIoNs.-The elections in Alexandria.
Richmond, Norfolk, and Petersburg all
resulted in Conservative triumphs, and in
Iynchburg In Conservative defeat. The
redemption of Petersburg is the cause OF
congratulation all over the State, while the
loss of Iynrhburg, where there was a
white majority under the newregistration,
has created surprise and regret. The Rad
icals elected their mayor eBurchl in
Lynchburg, though nearly all the rest OF
the ticket elected was conservative. In
Richmond an Independent candidate for
Mayor, came i'll 700 votes OF beating the
ticket 1855! a ~
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HORSE STEALING IN THE VALLEY
Mrs. Jane Pifer, living at Capon Road
depot in this county, lost a valuable horse
ON last Saturday night. The horse was
stolen from a pasture field. and has not
yet been heard of. There is an organized
band Of horse thieves at work in the Val
ley, and we again repeat our warnir to
farmers to keep watch upon their horses.
Buckshot is good preventive.-Sh
doah (V0.) Democrat.
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GIVING AN OPINION OF TowN.-The
following paragraph from the Union. Mon
roe County, W. Va. Watchman relates to
Mr.. Nat Burwell, for some years an in
mate of the Lunatic Asylum here, and
well known throughout Augusta county !:
Though unknown to our citizens at the
time, is dress and manner convinced all
of his insanity. He was dressed in leath-
ern brooches, and had fox skins thrown
around his Shoulders and body. He made
in loud and rapid language aud unpalata-
BILE comparison of the town of Union with
that Of Newport in Giles county, and by
other actions made those upon the streets
think his arrest necessary. He discovered
their intent and put whip to his horse, but
was overtaken by others on horseback, af-
ter a short run, and brought back. He
disavowed any intention of casting slur
upon the town. and stated that he was on
his way to the lunatic asylum at Staun-
ton. All parties deemed him harmless and
he was allowed to pass on.
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BY Telegraph.
Special kilograms to the Staunton Vindicator.
Alarming Illness of the Pope.

ROME, June 4.-The Pope is again ill,
the fever from which he was lately suffer-
ing having returned last night. The ply
sicians in attendance upon His Holiness
are alarmed at his condition.
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CPRING STOCK Doors SHOES, &C.-I
- havejust received my hrst in-NMN
stalment OF SPRING GOODS, con-
sisting Of the latest sly les and best @~A
qualities of LADIES' GENTLEMEN MISSES
and CHILDREN SHOES, BOOTS and GAL
TIERS. My stock of frst-class goods is unsur-
passed in the city.
= aprl7-lyr G. L. WELLER.
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A professional beggar in New York, Q.
''easy, winning manners aud gentlemanlv
appearance" is known to make as much
as SIS per day.
The Wytheville (Va.) Enterprise y
says under recent showers the corn and
oats have taken a fresh start, and the
wheat presents q ''splendid appearance -
Major Thos. w. Doswell's stable of Yir-
ginia racers, now in Baltimore. will leave
that place in a few days to fulfill engage.
ments further North.
Very Rev. A. Vandeviver, of the Rich
mond, (Va.) diocese, has sailed for Eu-
rope.
# A woman, 70 years old, committed sui
eide by drowning herself recently in Yer.
mont. s.ss.
John Thornley,, of Charlottesville Va.
has gotten patent for a grading level.
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Boy KILLED.-A little step-son of Mr..
Daniel Mckinney, of Appomattox county,
Va. was killed on Monday by negro man
working on the place. 1t seems the negro
became offended at something the boy
said. and threw a stone at and instantly
killed him. The negro made his escape,
and up to Tuesday night had not been
arrested.
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James Dunn, q sporting MANI of Bal
timore, has been convicted Of the murder,
in the second degree, of Sarah Allen, his
mistress, by throwing a lighted lamp at
her which exploded and burnt her fatally.
A meeting of citizens of Lewisburg, W.
Va. has resolved to raise $40, 900 for found
inc female college there.