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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

THE VIRGINIA NJ. E. CONFERENCE
session at Alexandria, presided over by
Bishop Scott Twenty-eight ministers
were. in attendance from the Richmond,
Rockingham and Abingdon districts. The
following is an extract from its proceed
ings relating to the Rockingham district ::
Rev. A. J. Porter, Presiding Elder, was
called, and his character passed. Mr.. P.
said that the year had been very pros
porous one in his district. Efforts were
being made to rebuild the church at Mt.
Crawford, and to build another church i'll
| that section. In Highland and Bath coun-
ties the work was progressing favorably.
In Pocahontas things were also encourag
| ing, and it was contemplated to build two
new churches there. The characters of
| the following ministers IN that district
were then called and passed, and each re-
ported the amount of his missionary col
Iections J. W. Forsythe, S10.25; e. W.
Carpenter, So q. Hicks, S. !; G. P. Wan
less, $50 j. S. Wickline, So, and r. S.
! Turner, $40.
The following appointments were made
for Rockingham District:
Presiding Elder, S. Richardson Rock
inghan and Augusta, A. M. Chappell ;
Staunton and Covington, and White Sui
phur, g. W. Carpenter; Middlebrook, J.
d. Evans; Rockbridge, George W. Gra-
ham: Sweet Springs, Charles NJ. Netf ;
Monroe, Geo. P. Wanless and e. W. Bruf-
fey; Forest Hill, to be supplied 10y w.
Linton; Lewisburg, Jos. N. Wickline, one
to be supplied; Greenbrier; A. w. Rich
ardson; Pocahontas, z. w. Harper; High
land and Bath, J. w. Forsyth: F1ncastle,
B. S. Turner; New River, Floyd Surface
Craig, Joseph M. Hall.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

THE UNlIEALT1IFULNFSS OF FUR
NACEs.-A doctor writes to ''The Chris
tian Union'' wholesale condemnation of
hot-air furnaces. He asserts that ninety
nine out OF every one hundred furnaces
now in use cause more OF less impairment
of health, and that more people die in the
United States every year from disease in
duced by breathing the air of furnace
heated houses than die from smallpox
The escape Of noxious gases is the chief
source of unhealthfulness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

COMMISSIONER NOTICE-To Fl. NJ
~ Bell, E1'r Of John Fl. Aat, decd. Plain
tiff and William T Asst, Joseph P. Asst, Will
liam Black burn, and Mary his wife, Robert G
Stfaten and Virginia his wife. Moses B. Smart
and Sally his wife, and Mary L. Wood, an in.
tant Defendants and to all persons holding
claims against the estate of John Il. Asst decd
TAKE NOTICE That, in pursuance of o
decree of the Hastings Court for the city OF
Staunton, rendered February 10th, 1874, in the
cause of Ast's Ex'r vs.. Asts Widow. &c.
shall, on
Monday, the 30tA day of March 1874,
at the Office of Judge j. W. Green Smith,
in Stanton, proceed to take, state and settle.
list. An account of Il. M Bell as EXT Of the
estate OF John H. Asst, decd
Sd An account of the debts outstanding and
unsatisfed of said John H. Asst, dec d, in their
order of priority, and
Sd. Any other matter deemed pertinent by
myself or required by any interested party to De
stated.
At which time and place you srs required to
attend and all creditors 6 said John II. Asst,
decd, are required thea and there to attend and
6e with the undersigned proper evidence of
their debts as all claims not accordingly pre-
sented will be excluded from participation in
the distribution Of said estate.
Given under my hand ss Commissioner in
Chapcery of the Husiings Court for city OF
Stuunton, this February "a, 1874.
feb2g-4t w CRAIG. Coa'r.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

The Charlottesville sCnron;olen comes
out In handsome newdress. tits first
rate newspaper, and its success shows it
has been appreciated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27
Commercial.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Flour and wheat
quiet and unchanged. Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-Flour, quiet and
unchanged. Wheat, quiet and a shade
lower. Choice white $l.S5. Corn dull and
heavy-white southern nominal at 72(d77
yellow 1905; Oats dull-southern 56@5S;
Rye, dull at 90(091; Hay unchanged.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

A Richmond paper announces that lone
sSasnal Preston attempted suicide by leap
ing i'm the Basin. DIT is "a comfort to know
that it wasn't two Sam1 PrestSns.
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BY Telegraph.

Especial kilograms to the Staunton Vim dicator.
Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The Senate
to-day discussed the bill for the equaliza-
ton of the distribution of the currency.
The House passed the bill reviving the
franking privilege.
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Railroads.


NHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
~ EAILR DAD.
On and after January 18th, 1874. PASSENGER.
trains will run as follows
FROM STAUNTON-GOING EAST.
MAIL TRAIN.-For Charlottesville essrSons-
vile, Richmond, and all intermediate stations
daily except Sunday al 1925. a. m. Phis train
connects at Charlottesville for Lynehbure Bris-
toll and Knoxville. AT Gordonsville for AIexan-
drla, Washington and the North, and at Rich.
mond with Richmond and Danyille and Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroads for all points
South. F
EXPRESS For Charlottesville, Gordonsyille
junction and Richmond daily except Sunday at
II 80 T. M. This train connects at Gordonsville
for Alexandra, Washing ton and the North, and
at Richmond with Richmond and DanyiIle, Rich
mono and Petersbarg Railroads for all points
South, with r. Y. R. & 9. R. r. for Baltimore
ana with Steamers to Norfolk and Ne w York
FROM STAUNTON-WESTWAR
MAIL TRAIN.-For Hinton and all intery oadi
Lite stations, daily except Sunday, at 1885 P, M.
phnr, and all points West of White Sulphur.
daily except Sunday at 3:05 a. m. This Train
connects at Huntington at 5O2 p. M, with steam
ers arriving in Cincinnati at $40, a. m
For through rates and correct iAtormation ana.
ply to j. w. Hopkins, Agent.
H PERRY, General Superintendent.
EDGAR VLIET, Gen. Pass and Ticket Ae't
Jan. %. 1873.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

PENsIoNs.-Hon. j. Amber Smith, of
Virginia, has introduced in Congress a
bill amendatory of the law giving the SOL
diers of the war of 1912 pensions, so that
a soldier who served fourteen days-the
time most of the Virginia soldiers were n
service-shall be entitled to pension
The present law requires sixty days. Mr..
Smiths bill also provides for pension to
the widows of such soldiers without regard
to date of marriage
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

LONDON, Feb ga dispatch from
General Wolsley says, he has forced the
Ashantee king to sign a treaty of peace.
1t was stormy to-day, inland and on the
coast
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

HORSE DISEASE IN VIRGINIA.-A dis
ease resembling the epizooty is affecting
the horses in Frederick and Shenandoah
counties. The Shenandoah "Herald'' re-
ports that number of horses in the neigh
borhood of Woodstock have the disease.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27
DUBLiC SALE will be sold, at public
i sale, on the
10TH DAY OF MARCH, 1874,

that Valuable Property, lying on South River,
Augusta county, about miles below Waynss-
boro and known as John Koiner's MILL PROP
ERTY and TIMBER LAND, of which the said
Koiner died seized. 1t consists of large Mer-
chant Mill and Saw MILL which are built on q
superior water power. There are adjoining the
Mills ebont IS acres of very superior RIVER
BOTTOM LAND. Upon it, in addition to the
Mills is a comfortable DIV EI.LING HOUSE,
Barn, and large Orchard of sslec, fruit The
said Tim Der Land lies about one mile from the
Mills, with good road to it and contains about
1874 acres. To be paid as follows: one-half of
the purchase money to be paid in hand, and the
other hafin two equal annual payments, with
interest from day Of SALE and the title will be
retained until all the purchase money is paid.
SAMUEL COINER
HENRY KOINER,
feb27.3t Ex'rs of Jno. Conner deed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

COMING IN.-An occasional correspon-
dent of the Alexandria SENTINEL Wri-
ting from points along the w. G. V. M. &
G. S. Railroad says:
SAT Midland. the new station, in Eau
quier county, between Bealeton and Rap
pahannock stations, where so many new
settlers have purchased lots and farms, we
note considerable progress such as piles Of
lumber, shingles, brick, &c. The railroad
company have disposed of very nearly all
the lots and farms purchased and laid off
in this vicinity. A few days ago several
families came through, bag and baggage,
i'll Philadelphia cars, to take possession of
their purchases, and are now husily en-
gagged i'll putting up their buildings; the
railroad company in the interim furnish
ing them with house room. We predict
for this effort prosperous future. The
most important thing that [ have yet heard
is that two iron men, are here, hunting
investments in their line. This indicates
that the season is opening
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Total $3.50 .6e8.5 81, 1896, 544. 7;

IUldI .'..'... tD-OU ,OUo'.JV vi sOoo,11 TO
The memorial of the convention appeals
to the heart of every white man in the
country-even the editor of the New York
s'Times," who thinks something ought to
be done for the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

The above in grain or roasted and ground.
TEAS, q full line, the largest in this section,
consisting of Gunpowder, Imperial, Yourg
Hyso Oolong, English Breakfast d japan
of qualities and at prices defying competition.
Broms, Cocoa, Chocolate, Rachahout and
other delicious beverages.
CANNED GOODS, embracing every variety
of fruit and vegetables put up expressly for
family use. Fresh and Spiced Salmon and Oys
tiers, HOLSTERS, Potted Ham, Chicken, 7 srkey,
Beef and Tongue, and American and English
Pickles of every kind.
CDNFECTIONERIES AND PRESERVED
GOODS in great variety, Cheese, Crackers APP.
ple-hutter, Mackerel, Herring and Cod Fish,
Nolasses and Syrups, Family Bacon, Lard and
Butter, Vinegar, &C., &c.
SPICES, a general aud complete line, whole
and ground, guaranteed fresh and pure.
vermaceli, Macaroni, Starch, Flavoring E1-
tracts, Salad Oils, Sauces, prepared Horseradish,
Essences, Backing, Shoe and Stove Polish.
Laundry Blue, Washing and Toilet Soaps, and
Housekeepers' Sundrieg generally.
Brooms. Whisps, Baskets, Buckets, Tubs,
Pals, Bowls, Trays, Washboards, Dippers, and
busting and Shoes Brushes, and thousand and
one other other articles.
TOBACCO, Chewing and Smoking OF Super
ior grades, and the finest brands of Imported
and Domestic Cigars.
This establishment. differing, as it does, from
every other in this city, offers peculiar sdvant-
ages to sill buyers, and we earnestly ask the
patronage of ourpeople.
TURNER l. HARTMAN.
feb27-3m Main ST., Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

DIVORCE RING IN New YoRK.-The
New York ''Graphic" says of the divorce
ring of that city:
''They have their corps of professional
witnesses, through whose perjury the evil
dence necessary to obtain a divorce is sup
piled. So thoroughly organized is this
system of perjury and pettifogging that
any man can obtain a decree OF divorce
from his wife within a period ola very few
days without permitting her to have the
slightest knowledge that any such proceed
ing has been contemplated y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-02-27

FROM THE CHURCH TO THE GRAVE
On Sunday evening the Rev. t. De Witt
Talmage, of Brooklyn, N. Y. preached a
terrific sermon on future punishment
Many Of the congi egation were deeply af-
fected. Among those present was Miss
Mary Lincoln, a young lady whose home
was in Rhode Island, but VITO was visiting
her friends in Brooklyn. When she went
to the church she was apparently in ler
usual good health. At the conclusion of
the discourse she tainted, and was carried
out of the church. Before her friends
could get her home she died.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
THE PEyCIIBACK CASE.

From the Cincinnati commercial.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The motion
of Mr.. Morton, in the Senate, to-day,
to recommit his own resolution, offered
before the holidays, declaring Pinch
back entitled to a seat as Senator from
Louisiana. was significant. The Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections, 1T
Will be remembered, was divided as to
the Pinchback-M case, and
asked, prior to the holiday recess, to be
discharged from further consideration
of the subject, whereupon Senator
Morton, upon his own responsibility,
offered a resolution to seat Plnchback.
Morton now wants the resolution re-
committed, so that the committee
may investigate certain charges re-
fecting upon Pinchback's private
character. Morton says these charges
have come to his knowledge since his
resolution was introduced, but it is a
fact that at least one Of the allegations
against Pinchback, to the effect that
he. like Caldwell, of Kansas. had Sc
cured his election to the Senate by I'M
blushing bribery, was published at
about the time Mr.. Morton was trying
to have Pinchback admitted on pr1nla
facie evidence of his election. The re-
suit viii probably be that Pinebback
viii follow the example Of Caldwell,
and resign the seat, when 1t becomes
apparent that an investigation into the
matter of his election is to be made.
Without doubt, an investigation, if
properly conducted, will establish the
fact that the most glaring frauds and
bribery We're perpetrated in the sham
election upon which -Pinchback claims
the scat
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
YE ANCIENTS.
Household Furniture Three Thou
sand Years Ago.

household
sand Years Ago.
The people who lived at this remote
era of the worlds history would doubt
less have been very much surprised at
manyof the articles found in the houses
of to-day. Helen of Troy would have
been puzzled how to use u sewing ma
chine, and the matrons of Thebes or
Babylon wOvld have regarded packet
of pins as priceless luxury. Luxuri-
Gus furniture was not unknown, and
there are evidences still remaining that
ut the time Cheops was building the
great pyramids in Egypt, and King
David leading the Jewish warriors in
Israel. the dainty ASsyrian DANES re-
clined in scented bOudOlrs, the appoint
ments Of which would not be despised by
a modern belle. From the hieroglyphic-
covered monuments of the East, 1T is
shown that while the Israelites had not
advanced beyond their coarse rug or
skin, the inhabitants of Egypt had
stools. chairs, ottOmans, touches and
tables; and it is known, too, that in the
residences of the rich these pieces of
furniture were made of the rarest
woods, with costly carvings, and inlaid
work of gold and ivory. Their apart
ments were hung with deliberately
wrough tapestries, and similar richly
woven and embroidered stuifs covered
the seats and backs of chairs and set
tees. Their touches, we have reason to
conclude, often served by night as bed
steads. having cushions then laid over
them, which were sometimes piled SO
high that bed steps We're used to get
upon them. The head-rests, which
with them often served the purpose Of
pillows, were short pillars, topped with
pieces shaped like a crescent, some
times of wood and sometimes OfiyOry or
alabaster. with occasionally cushions
fitted into their hOllows. The poorer
folks slept in their cloaks, with a stone
for their pillows. as Jacob did when on
his Journey to Padan-aram. What we
know now as the camp-chair, IN which
the seat, of cloth, carpeting or leather.
permits the folding up Of this piece Of
furniture, is only revival of the style
which the ancient Egyptians had IN
common use. HerodOtus tells us that
those who lived in the marshes slept at
night in the nets with which by day
they fshed. Our cane-seat chairs are an
adaptation from the time when strips
of leather we're interlaced for the same
purpose. Long before the days Of thu
first Pharaoh the Egyptians had carved
couches. bedsteads of iron, and, 1t IS
believed, of bronze. Carpets were on
the floors Of the wealthy. They had
metal mirrors, and a great prOfusion OF
kitchen utensils, and dishes of all sorts
for the table.
Nor were the Assyrians at all behind
the Egyptians IN the profusion, conye-
nienee, Ornamentation and elegance of
their household furniture. Among the
Assyrian sculptures we find represen-
tati0ns of double seats, some Of which
are very elegantly formed, The ordi-
nary fashion Of the chair-legs was an
imitation of some wild animal, usually
lion. the foot being raised and sup
ported on a short pin, aud what is re-
markable the skill OF their cabinet
makers, even in the early eraof Joseph,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
THE FIRST TENNESSEE.
A Reunion Of the Surviving Members
Proposed

To the Union and American:
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 81, 1874.
Why is 1t that there has not been
reunion Of the First Tennessee Regi-
ment? have heard quite a number of
the old members of the regiment ex-
press themselves as most heartily IN
favor of a reunion. and yet there has
not been. that | am aware of, any pub
lie agitation of the subject. Other
regiments have had reunions, and why
NAV not the glorious old First: cam
not see that there would be any lmpro-
priety in such a reunion, and 1t would
certainly be very pleasant for old COM
rades in arms to meet IN Il social ca
pacity, and clasp fraternal hands in
memory of the war-darkened
"days Of other years, when
shoulder to shoulder, they trod the
battles dreadful, bloody path; together
marched. count er-marched, fought and
bivouacked in the snow and ice Of
Northwest Virginia IN the midst OF
winter. and on the burning sands OF the
far South under a summers sun. 1t
would be pleasant for the war-scarred
veterans of the old First to wander to-
gether through the dangers they have
seen, and to swap memories OF the past;
and there would be amournful pleasure
IN paving. in 4 collective capacity, some
fitting tribute to the memory of those
of our brave comrades who went down
IN the frey storm of battle, or sank be-
fore the blightlng simOOm Of war s able
consort, disease.
Let us have a reunion, and to that
end ! would suggest that Col. Field,
Col. House or Mai. Kelly call PR
mary meeting IN Nashville at an early
day of such members Of the regiment
rs can conveniently be present, and
that at said meeting a day be fixed fol-
the reunion. And l would suggest the
Cd day of May as a fitting day for
yearly reunion of the regiment, as 1t il
the anniversary Of the mastering mt
service of the regiment.
Let us hear from some other old
member of the dear old First, and lie
tbe ball be kept inmotion till a Reunion
is brought about. and let that Reunion
he fixed for the ID day of May next, IN
the city of Nashville. There Is No
place more fitting. 1t was there that
many of the regiment first learned Z
tramp in measure to the dulcet left
left left = Of Sergeant OBJ an'
others.
l am satisfied that the citizens o
Nashville. irrespective of war or poll
cal associations, would give the old reg
iment a hearty welcome.
WsNDERER.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23

had already done away with the neees-
sity of uniting the legs with bars.
At Thebes was discovered an Egyp-
tan chair in fine preservation, inlaid
with ivory and ebony, avery handsome
form, and put together entirely with
wooden pegs. The Egyptian tables
Were round, square or Oblong. The
former, which was their dining-table.
consisted of a fiat slab, often support
ed by carved figure Of acaptivc slave.
Some were made with solid sides and
some were of stone or metal.
As a rule, the Egyptian bedsteads or
touches appear to have been made of
wood, but some were constructed Of
metal, the more costly being decorated
with gold and silver Although there
seems to have been considerable diver
sity in the shape of their canOpies and
the means by which they were deckcd
with hangings, and although they
sometimes resembled the modern four
poster, yet generally in form they were
very similar to our couch. They mani
Tested a considerable amount Of taste;
one end was raised and descended in n
graceful curve; the legs were some
times straight, sometimes curved, and
their feet were often fashioned 50 rs 10
resemble the claws Of animals. Their
fittings by day seem to have been diff
ferent to those used at night. In the
daytime there We're spread over them
coverings. on the gorgeous decoration
of which those who were able were Law
ish in their expenditure.
A learned English writer, describing
the bOudoir Of an Egyptian lady, says
it was not devoid of an air of luxury
and refinement particularly congenial
to our modern taste. "A stand near
the Unglazed window supported vases
Of flowers, which filed the room with
delicious OdOrs; a soft carpet overspread
the floor; two or three richly-earved
chairs and an embroidered fauteuil af-
forded easy and inviting seats, and the
lotus and paPyrUs were frescoed ON the
walls. Besides the brazen mirror. other
accessories of the toilet were arranged
on the ebony table, and boxes and cas-
kets grOtesquely carved, some contain
ing jewels, others furnished with oils
and ointment, took their place with
quaintly-cut smelling bottles. wooden
combs, silver or bronze bodkins. and.
lastly, pins and needles, although the
latter articles would be thought very
clumsy nowadays"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
CHICAGO.
Pork Packing I'm the West.


CHICAGO. Jan. 22.-IIoward, White X
CrOwelrs Daily Commercial Bulletin Of
this city will publish in their issue tO-mOr-
row their third annual estimate Of the
packing of the West. Returns from three
hundred and eighty nine points have been
received and twenty one additional esti-
mated, give the total packing
of hogs TO date, 100000; esti
mated for the season, 5,34O.OOO;
packed at these points last season, 1920 900
hogs; packed this season, equal to 4, IA, COO
OF last years average weight the estimated
decrease in average weight is ten per cent,
showing a decrease of 1T5,OO0,OO0 in the
aggregate weight. The decrease in the
production of hams, shoulders and sides is
estimated at 116OOO,O0O pounds. The fall
ing off in the yield of lard is estimated at
seven pounds per hog, an aggregate de
crease Of 1900, 600 pounds, equivalent to
$4,000 tierces.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-01-23
OHIO.
Legislative.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 22.-In the House
this morning bills were introduced to fine
persons who adulterate milk in the sum of
So, or Imprisonment in the county Jail for
ten to twenty days, or both; to punish such
acts as sOaping or tampering with steam
boilers. Resolutions were offered asking
for the passage Of acts by Congress for ex-
pansion of the currency and for establish
ing national bureau of transportation.
Both were ordered printed.
In the Senate, this afternoon, the Senate
bill repeating the Boesel railroad law, was
passed with only one negative vote.
High Water.
TOLEDO, o., Jan. pa Tifiin, o.,
special TO the Commercial reports the water
in the Sandusky river at that city, higher
than for twenty-five years, and threatening
serious damage to dwellings and other
property. Parts Of the city are under water
and farmers report whole fields inundated,
and the wheat ruined.
DeGauIters.
The Grand jury Of Butler county to-day
found bills Of indictment for embezzlement
against the following ex-cOunty officers on
the sums named: AdOlph Schmidt, ex-Au-
ditOr, S25, 600; r. Y. Andrews, ex-Sheriff,
$500; VIM. Russell, ex-Treasurer, 5000.