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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

DRowNED.-David Bixler, a young man
living near Dranesville, was drowned on
Friday, last week, in crossing the Poto-
mac, from the Maryland, to the Virginia
shore. He and MIR. Daniel Palmer were
crossing in a skiff, when about half way
over, their situation became critical. MI.
B., being an expert swimmer, said he would
swim to the shore, and in leaping out
top of it and was saved. Mr. B. soon sank
to rise no more. He was about % years
old
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

THE CRoPs.-The weather has been UNI
usually rough during the week. Snow and
cold rain has been the go for several days.
While 1T retarded the work of the farmers,
it yet was most beneficial to the wheat
We have never seen the wheat look better
at this time of the year. 1t is now free
from the fly, the great scourge of the crop
for the last ten years. Warren Ia. Senti-
mel ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

DEATH FROM EXCESSIVE LAUGHTER,
The Indianapolis "News'' saws The
common phrase, Il thought should kill
myself laughing" became sad reality
with man in Claremont last Friday. He
was engaged in conversation with his wife
and laughing very heartily; when sudden
ly ne said, "Stop, you make me laugh too
much,' and falling to the floor instantly
expired.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
MEETING OF THE SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Virginia BIZ
ale Society took place in Richmond Tues
day night, Rev. Geo. Woodbridge, presi-
ding. Gen. Smith of Lexington, Col. Pres
ton and others were present. A more care
full report Of the finances Of the Society for
'72-3 was shown, whichwas different from
that published in the Southern Church
man. All the old officers Of the society
were reelected
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

Two DOGS KILL FORTY SIBERIA few
weeks since Mr.. George Taylor bought 1875
He drove them to his farm, where they
were being pastured, when on Wednesdad
night one week ago, two dogs made a rally
on them, killing forty. Mr.. Taylor is $40
out of pocket, the State loses 70 cents tax,
and the county cents.- Warfsnton Va.
Ea1ep
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

Bible be more thoroughly circulated.
The old officers Of the local society were
then reelected, viz: E. F. Wilmer, Presi-
dent; Jas. Entwisle, jr., Secretary; and
George I'll. Robinson, Treasurer. -
The meeting then adjourned Informally
The meeting was not large one, the
church being not more than two thirds full
which was remarked upon by Dr.: EDWARDS
who regretted that there was not more IN
terest taken in the cause.
A letter was received from Rev. II. Ill.
McKim, rector Of Christ Church, regret
ting his inability to be present, being en-
gagged at his own church, where there was
service, and suffering from indisposltlon,
concluding by saying that society has my
humble prayers for it's prosperity, and shall
continue to have my feeble, though hearty
cooperation. y
A CARD FROM MIR. D. F. sPRIGG,s,sae-
Mr.. d. F. Sprigg, editor of the "South-
ern Churchman" who first made the charg-
es publishes the following card in the CAL
exandria Gazette":
was sorry not to be able to attend the
meeting of our Bible Society. 1t was held
at time which made it impossible for me
to be present The purposes of the Society
appeal to every Christian heart. have
been a LIE MEMBER OIL IL, ana d cOllSIdllI
contributor to it for more than twenty five
years. Feeling deep interest in the Soci.
ETY., have been mortified at the waste of
its funds; and as editor of the Southern
Churchman I have. said so. 1t was this
fact that caused my name to be mentioned
by one Of the speakers at the meeting on
Thursday evening, whose language, judg-
ing from the report in the Gazette, was
very incorporate. The facts are as follows:
During the past yeaI the Society received a
little over $4,000. 1t took Of this sum
$4,000 to pay its agents, its agents spent
for ncidentals 81 900 more, leaving only
So, 600 to be appropriated to Bible work.
In other words, if any person gave $40 to
this Society, the agents put So in their pock-
cts, they spent 81 more for their travelling
and other expenses and So only out of the
$40 went to the cause for which $40 had
been contributed. These facts are printed
in the last report. If any one desires to
see the report Mr. Geo. Fl. Robinson, MI.
Edmund F. Wilmer, and Mr. Jas. Entwi-
sic, jr., have copies, and they will, no
doubt, take pleasure in showing them. If
any person wants to give $40 to this Socie-
ty. he can, of course, do so; do not in
tend, however, to do it until this shameful
misappropriation of funds ceases.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

AN APOLOGY FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The Washington correspondent of the
Charleston Courier states that General
Grant, on the day following his remarka-
BILE interview with the South Carolina tax
payers, caused to be conveyed to them an
apology for Il, the e, r9 9 and bad temper
the White House,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

TIE MARROW GAUGE r. R.-The CON-
mon Council of Harrisonburg, has voted
to turn over $4,000 more of its bonds to
the Washington, Cincinnati Il st. Louis
r. r., the amount of the first subscription
TO the road. The bonds are being negotia-
ted in Baltimore. A force of 300 hands
will SOON be put on the road and two more
corps of engineers in the field.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

BISHOP GIBBONS, of Richmond, Va,
has written letter promising to be present
at the celebration of the Queens birth
day, and in it puts in the following shot:
Happily, English, Irish and Scotch can
lind ample room in our noble State with
out seas to divide them, OF discriminating
laws to ALLEVIATE their affections Or divide
their interests.
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81 IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE REGIS
np nYoN T,Aw-How BOOKS ARE TO RE
800 n"A .o -, vom,,ns w. fo1
fokaED or 1IIi'1AL soinNs-1ne loie
lowing "Act to provide Tor the purglng OF
registration books of illegal voters" has
nassed both houses of the General Assem-
~, 100 ,,o., ooaS - tho tsovornor for b;s
Dry anu 'io" soeo w '''o e'o'o'Noi 'o' io'
approval
l. BE it enacted By the General Assembly,
That it shall be lawful fer any five quail
fed voters of any election district, fifteen
days previous to either Of the regular days
of registration, to post written or printed
notices at not less than three public places
in said district, including the voting pre-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

RANDOLPH MACON The trustees of this
college held a conference in Richmond, We'd
nesday with its friends, including DR.. S.
S. Roszell, of Staunton, Rev.-Samuel Rog-
ers and others ofthe B ,ltimore Conference
1t was resolved to raise $50O,O06 for the
college A proposition that Baltimore ~.
e. Conference should raise three ffths of
it was tabled. ~ .I=
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

DUEL.-A duel was fought near Mont
gomery Station Mississippi, Saturday, be-
tween Aristides Bienvenue and 7. B.
Phillips, with double barrel shot guns,
loaded with single ball, at forty PAGES
Bienvenue was killed at the first fire, being
shot through the brain. Phillips was not
hurt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

No MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
For the reason that about 0ne-fourth of
the Treasurers of the Commonwealth have
failed to renew their bonds, their counties
will not for the present be entitled to draw
their proportion OF the Public School Tax.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
BY Telegraph.

Especial Telegrams to the Staunton Vim d;eata, 1
Election Of State Treasurer.
RICHMOND, April 9.-The Legislature
to-day elected Hon. r. M. T. Hunter,
State Treasurer, by III over p. G.. Thomas.
Republican, who received II votes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
ELECTION OF STA TIE TREAS
.41- ~. is URER.

As will be seen from the telegraphic dis
patches, this morning, Ex-senator R. M.
n. Hunter was yesterday elected State
Treasurer of Virginia. The Conservatives
held a caucus Wednesday night at which
Geo Wythe Mlinford Of Gloucester, Fayette
McMullen of sSmythe, Senator A. VIC.
Nowlin of Carroll, Representative Samuel
H.s~Boykin, D. .Corse Of Alexandria,
Raleigh Colston The Chief Clerk in the
Treasurers office, andSenator Hunter were
voted for, The caucus being unable TO
make a nomination, adjourned after mid
night and met again yesterday morning,
fixing on Senator Hunter as its choice
In, connection with this election we may
mention that several propositions have been
offered in the press, to change the Office to
Comptroller of the Treasury with MI. Hun
ter as Comptroller, position giving his
financial views wider influence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10


Observation-Disclosures Porter, Esq, of
Albemarle county. Va, late of China, will
deliver lecture in Richmond this week.
Subject, China and the South. Here, the
millions and millions OF acres crying for
labor, there the millions and millions of
men crying for food! Mr.. Porter is a very
popular lecturer, a gentleman Of large
travel, varied information and extensive
acquaintance in China, France and Eng
land He is anxious to induce the immi-
grafton Of colony of French winners to
our Virginia grape land asserts that the
Eastern slope Of the Blue Ridge, between
Staunton and Charlottesville, is in soil
climate and exposure, a second Burgundy,
and most favorable location for a French
colony Mr.. F. states that in Burgundy
400 men, women and children make annu-
ally 1900 casks of wine, 40 gallons each !;
sells in France at 5000 per cask-$SOO, OOO
In this country double that price could be
obtained, or 81, 100000. Is not such
labor desirable? How many stalwart men
of Virginia will it take to realize million
and half from the cultivation of corn,
wheat OF tobacco.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

NEW Tenk, April s.aaFlour, quiet but
ALEXANDRIA, April 9.-Arriyals of
fish light-shad, $134(0$15 per bunsired
Herring, $S.5O(0$11 90 per hundred. -
BALTIMORE, April 9.-Flour. steady
and in demand, Wheat, firm but nm,
changed. Corn, quiet-white southern
sa(9Sa !; yellow. 80(@s1. Oats, firm.
southern 6l(066. Rye, dull.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

Hon James Neeson has written a letter
to the Board Of Public Works explaining
his connection with the collection OF the
old Selden and Withers claim and resign
ing his position as Attorney Of the State.
He collected $1O4, 900; paid into the treas
ury $685. 900; paid 81 900 for expenses and
retained the balance, say $4,000, as his fee.
He might according to the contract made
with him by Governor Pierpont have re-
tanned $4,000 per annum. or $4,000 in all.
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Congress.

Congress-.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-IAe Senate
to-day discussed the transportation bill.
and the House discussed the currency bill
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

A little girl three years old, daughter Of
M. M. Bowen, of Browns Cove, Albemarle
county, Va, during the temporary absence
OF her parents last Saturday, fell into a
mill-race which bordered on one side of the
ward and was drowned f9r- : "a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

alike in shape. There are the stately di-
rectOires, with coronetS for full round
faces; the quaint Charlotte Corday caps,
with turned down brims for slender oval
features, and various styles with eccentric
brims to suit arch, piquant, irregular fea-
lures of the average American woman
French chip either black or corn, Jun
bleached) very fine, flexible as silk and
very frail, is the fashionable material for
Soft silks cut bias are the trimming for
these, almost to the exclusion Of silks and
laces, and the faintest, most delicate col
ors are used either shaded or in contrast.
The left is still for congregation side" of
the bonnet, upon which trimming is heap
ed Flowers are then stuck about on the
front and left and often split over on the
back. All drapery behind is done away
with.
- Black chips, when trimmed with white
and tinted blossoms, or with large blush
roses without foliage, are considered es-
pecially distingue.
FLOWERS.
Are hawthorne, heath, trailing arbutns
daisies, primroses, wood violets, pe.iwink
lie, MOSES, clover, red and white lilac, and
elder with its starry white blossoms an,
dark berries. Roses are more fashionabl.
than ever.
COSTUME BONNETS.
ssMatching," is the fashion, but the bon
nets made to match costumes are no long
er of the dress material. They are instead
chip fronts with shirred crowns of grOs
grain or twilled gros d'Orient, the color OF
the dress. facings of a lighter shade.
BLACK NET BONNETs.
Black tulle or thread net bonnets are
also prepared for the demi. season, but will
not be generally worn until summer. Jet
beads are prettily attached to this net in
hanging loops of finely cut beads or else in
longer dangling bngles. The Charlotte
Corday cap shape is liked for these, and
there is unique fancy for puttinga pleat-
ting of white crepe lisse inside these for
face trimmings.
The most becoming black net wells are
dotted with jet beads and edged with a
fringe of jet heavy enough to hold it in
place. The shape is the mask lately worn.
THE BOOTS.
Flesh-colored boots for ladies' wear, la
beled ssParadise boots," in allusion proba-
bly to the kind Eve wore, are displayed as
a pleasant novelty by New York Crispin.
Striped stockings will be the style this sum-
mer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

THE good that men do is inferred with their
bones" 1t was almost forgotten in the cele-
brationof the completion of the Washington
and Ohio railroad to Purcellville, the other
day, that the late Cakes Ames, was the
first man that took hold Of its extension
in 1870. ....f
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

1t would be much more to the point, il
our contemporaries east of the Blue Ridge,
in quoting that extract from the ssVINDI-
GATOR" about the Valley Railroad extern
sion, would publish the sentences that
follow it. ...,,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
SPRING BoNNETs.

The new shapes are enlarged editions of
last years. styles. Scarcely any two are
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
FOR BOTH SPRING AND SUMMER

zy fabric that quickly turns rusty to the
rich. luStrous brilliantine that retains its
color until the last shred is worn out. and
sheds the dust from its glossy surface rs a
duck shakes the water from its plumage.-
This year beautiful new alapaca, with
silk warp, il seen in market, that closely
resembles silk. at $l.50 ayard.
FOR THE NECK AND WRIST.
The newest crepe lisse pleatipgs for neck
and wrist are laid i'll fine pleats almost as
small as if they were crimped. A popular
pattern for tufts is three graduated lisse
ruffies with hemmed edges price $1.75
yard. Those with two ruffies OF cFimped
pleating are $3.50 ; while a French model
is single row OF the fine pleats, given the
requisite fullness by being laid over in
large pleats at intervals of an inch : the
latter is $3.50 a yard. Cheaper lisse rufus
have a group of narrow pleats and wide
one between for $1.25, and at the same
the more stylish it is considered hence
many Of the crimped pleats are formed in
double and triple box pleats. and cost from
81 to So a yard. fWhite jet'' beads and
pearl edging are also admired on crepe
lisse frills, and add something to the price,
making them $3.50a yard. For mourning,
a pleating of black lisse is placed betwet
two white pleatings, and the price is $1.75
For all the rufus described there are wider
pleatings to match for sleeves, and these
cost from S. to SIS ya9d,
Mechlin lace in old-fashioned thread pat
terms is used for trimming neck-ties of
China Grape of most delicate tints. The
tie wideas in points at the end, and is fin
ished with insertion and frill. Price
from $3 to- $3.50. White China Grape ties
trimmed with black thread lace and inser-
ton are very handsome. Charming little ia
bots have crepe lisse eentres, with shells
of lace on each side, and cunning rosettes
or pompon bows for the hair are made to
correspond. white jet" is also used to Or
nament these.
SPRING BONNETs.
The new shapes are enlarged editions of
last years styles. Scarcely any two are
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10
Desperat Adventure I'm New
York.

~
The New York ''Times' of Monday
gives an account of the desperate adven-
ture of lawyer, A. B. Morris, of Water
town, N. Y. At half past six O'Clock, on
Thursday night, while the gentleman re-
ferred to was standing at prominent
point on Broadway, he was accosted by a
young woman who related most pitifu]
tale of poverty, and begged the sum Of two
dollars to keep her and her mother from
being turned into the street by rapacious
landlord. Mr.. Morris was willing to give
the desired amount, but the woman insist
ed upon him accompa nying her to verify
her statement What subsequently took
place is given in the victims own state
ment
I'VE went east from Canal street, and
turned into side street, and after a while
we came to a house and ascended two or
three steps, and entered a narrow hallway.
There the woman opened a door, and ask
ed me to walk in and wait until she could
advise her mother that some one was COM
ing to see her. In front of the fire, and
nearer to it than the lounge, was cottage
bedstead. You will have to sit On the
Oeu, SIT, Sllu Uil0 WODldll. DIS UIloI0 dTe llO
chairs I will take off my shawl and 60 at
once to nay mother At the woman s sug-
gestion, sat down on the bed, about two
feet from the foot, the woman standing in
front of me with her shawl in her hands.
Hardly had I seated myself when she
sprang upon me like a tigress, throwing the
shawl over my head. AT the same moment
]. felt my feet grasped by some one under
the bed then felt that had to struggle
for my life. l had $500 in money in my
pocket-book, a draft for $3.50 and d $500
watch in my vest pocket. could not see,
as my head was completely enveloped in the
shawl, but felt Il strong pull at my watch
chain, and afterward [ felt hand in my
pocket where my money was. l made a
tremendous effort, and succeed in throw
ing the woman over the foot OF the bed. l
then sprang up and freed my feet and rush
ed to the further corner OF the room. There
the woman again attacked me, but |
knocked her down, and then, takinga large
pearl handled, silver mounted knife from
my pocket, swore that if anybody attack
ed me again | would put a bullet through
him. then went to the door, and to my
establishment found it locked, bolted and
barred. [ drew the holt and took down
the bar, but could not unlock the door, as
the key was gone. Finally | broke off the
catch of the lock with the bar, and found
myself at liberty. | afterward went back
over the ground with a policeman, but was
unable to indemnity the house, although l
Il 1nof 10 s1n ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-04-10

the editor of the Churchman He did not
think he meant to do harm, and was sure
he was mistaken In his statement. In his
church 1.-THE First Presbyterlan) it only
cost about per cent to distribute the BIZ
be. He did not think from the report of
the Treasurer that Alexandria had much
to beproud OF, one church having only sub
scribed $50. this little excitement might,
he hoped, be The means Of string up the
people and make the contflPutlons Larger.
xea sseH 5saa ssa aP hs s ssy os
for MI. Sprigg, saying that he thought he
was smart in not coming here tonight,
w Dr. Reed ed hoped that from this agitation
good would result to the cause, and the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28
Attachment Notice.

W. K S. Jack & Co. Before P. NJ. Winters.
n ~ vs. Justice Of the Pesee Of
Il daVit for attachment having been made
under section 1856 Of the Code Of Tennessee,
and attachment having been issued and re-
turned BY the proper oficor, levied, ETC. on
dered thaf Inc SAID deiendsnt make he an
pearance before me at my ONCE. No %
North Court street. up-ttairs, in the eitv ui
Memphis. on Monday. the 18th Of March. 1874.
AZ u O'Clock "a snd defend the said attach
or the same will be proceeded with c. rartcs
and that a copy Of this order be published
once a week for four successive weeks IN the
lA-ije-i-6 p. NJ. WINTERS, ], p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28
GRAND CENTRAL.

From this time will run Il strictly 81
EUROPEAN PLAN, and will furnish
No Room oot .
single Meals...... --..-..--- ~ ~
Twelve mealf...-.-......---.-..---..--- > " ~
MEAL H0URS-6to 10 AM. y
and to 9p.m Extras served At al \
We ask the public Gen rally, and ouriE
especially, 10 como and sec the drst kuro
The gentle manly G. y. ODLb, OF Ark'
will still be founi In charge Of the oihct--.
lio wills j. q. GA rkS Prop z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28

The market to-day was dull. with little
movement. owing to the rain and gloomy
weather. New York for spots was quiet and
steady; low middling. BIC; middling, 1870.
Futures steadier. Liverpool was quoted
steady; uplands. nc; Orleans. s. ID; saics,
1900 bales. New Orleans was quiet; mid
dlings. 159[c. The market here was inactive,
with little disposition on the part Of buyers
to make purchases. owing TO the inclement
weather. and it being Saturday, tho closing
up Of the weeks business. Offerings we're
fair. with the tables bare of fine cotton. A
few Lists changed hands Of inferior at 6@9c;
low middling, l414gl41zei middliDE, l514@
l51zc. At noon the market was fiat, with
nothing doing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28
OFFICIAL.
AN ORDINANCfEST
Authorizing the Mayor tJAR6rrO
Money.

Be il ordained By the Jeneral Council 81 I
city of Memphis: LIS
SRorIoN |. Thst the Mayor be- aud he
hereby authorized TO borrow. on tho notes
the city. not having longer tAan one year
run to maturity, and at rate Of interest
10 exceed ten per cent. per aDHum. the sun
e50,U00 for the current expapses Of the cit.
Sec. 2 Said notes shall Ln1he Issued ON
sums of $1,000 each. and Numbered fr9p'
to fifty, and shall be signed By the III
countersigned and scaled by the Registnr b
certified 20 by the Comptroller.
Sec. 3. The Mayor is heraby authol .
mortgage any properly belonging TO
Of Memphis TO secure the payment y 5.
ut maturity OF all or any portion Of sal
Sec 4. This ordinance 10 takefifec +
in force from and after its passage.
Passed first reading. when the rub Z
suspended and it passed its secand n j l
reading by Council February y, 1875.
course by Board Of Aldermen Febrpa
1874.
Approved February IL, 1874.
JOHN LOA0UE, Ma
Attest NJ. I. WILLIAMSON. City Regis
1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28
CITY lanes.
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

TlHE ASSESSMENT 4 OF 20 CENTS ON THE
i 500 of taxable property, payable in cash
for the 4: 4. own mandamus. and the 70
cents Of like assessment, payable in paving
certificates, and also the 10 cents assessed on
toe 500 Of taxable property for the Missis-
sippi River railroad tax, is now past due, and
not having been CO lected from those persons
imperatively necessary that the same be col
leetod at once, notice is hereby given 10 all
persons who have not paid their taxes for the
year 1913. as we'll as TO those who have paid
cial tax above mentioned, TO come forward
and settle ut once.
After the LIST day Of March. 1874, distress
warrants will be issued against all who fail t.
comply with this notice.
1875 r. c. sCHAPERt Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-28
LIVE STOCK.

[FuRxIsHED nY FREY a srAERHou0H
CATTLE-Aciiye; corn-fed. s1s95o; grass
fed 24LEr gro g.
HOGS ftfnfl<e gross.
OWs AND CALVES-Dull At SIS o0850 %
sHEEP-soaree and active AZ ss7o gross
for corn-fcd.