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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

COLEMAN IN THE PENITENTIARX.-
William D. Coleman, late Secretary Of
the Board of Public Works, sentenced for
for four years for forgery, was transferred
to the penitentiary on Wednesday. The
Dispatch" describes the scene:.
Yesterday morning about O'Clock, in
charge of Tailor Cummings, he was taken
in close carriage from the jail to the
penitentiary On the way he maintained
control of his feelings, and talked quietly
and calmly to Mr.. Cummings. Upon az
irving at the institution, and when the
gates were shut upon him, his feelings
were too strong to be mastered, and he
wept bitterly.
OF course he was subjected to the treat
ment prescribed by law and common to all
prisoners upon their arrival. When he
came to be disrobed and clothed in the
striped suit he cried as if his heart would
break. There were three OF four officers
OF the institution present, and though
they are daily confronted with misery and
grief In all forms, and to a certain extent
have their feelings blunted, seeing his
great shame and agony Of mind, they
could not suppress an exhibition of theil
sympathies. Every one of them shed tears
They declared with sincerity that they ha(
never DeIOfe nad more dIsagfeeaDle duty
to perform thar to take charge of him
The jailor was overcome with emotion
and so blinded by tears that when he turn
ed to go away he could not readily find the
door,
The prisoner was placed in clean cell
OF which he is hereafter to be the sole oc
cupant. Being visited by Superintendent
Strother, he said to that official that he Re
cognized the fact that he was convict
and therefore expected no leniency OF
treatment other than is usually accorded
the prisoners generally.
Coleman sat up the greater part of thu
last night spent in jail and diligently EN-
ployed his time writing out the ''vindica
tion." He was, however, unable to finisl
1t. He took the manuscript with him tt
the penitentiary, and expects to be able t.
complete it there as soon as he gels in {;
condition to resume work upon it.
The Enquirer" says, on good author
ity, that it will never be published.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

DESTROYED BY DoGs.-A letter to the
Richmond "Whig" from Ivy Depot, AL
bemarle county, says Con Tuesday night
last the dogs made a raid upon DR.. G.. B.
Stephens flock of sheep and killed twenty
eight fine ewes and ten lambs. 1t has on
ly been few years since the same gentle
man had ninety-nine of his flock killed by
worthless dogs"
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BY Telegraph.

special kilograms to the Stnunton Vim dicatoI 1
Commercial.
NEW YORK, May 7.-Wheat quiet and
unchanged. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, May Flour steady and
unchanged. Wheat in good demand and
lower; white choice S IS; fair to prime
S1.65(0$ choice amber 81 .S0(0$1. So
Corn steady and in good demand-white
southern s3(0S6. Oats dull-southern So.
Rye quiet at $1,000 $1.05.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

A SENSIBLE DEPARTURE.-The COM
mittee OF the Southwest Virginia Agricnl-
tursl Society, charged with the selection of
speaker for the next fair, have chosen
Mr.. Robert H. Crockett, practical farm
or. This is sensible departure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

OLIVER P BALDWIN, JR., young
lawyer, just graduated at the University
of Virginia, and a son of the distinguished
editor, was among the public speakers en-
gagged in discussing the Baltimore city ex-
tension at Waverly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

In Congress Monday, Mr.. Washburn.
the successor of Mr.. Sumner, presented a
memorial from the colored citizens of
Virginia in favor of the civil rights bill,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

A BIG HUNT IA correspondent writes
us that last Fall big hunt took place in
the Upper Tract'' Of Pocahontas county.
with the following results Mr.. E. Hou--
chins killed twenty deer; Mr.. G. C. Bur
ner, twenty-five; Mr.. V. Arbogast, TWEEN
ty-six deer; Mr.. Lee Burner, five deer and
two bears Mr.: W.. T. Slayen, five deer;
Mr.; =. L. Slaven, six, and Mr.; J. L. Arbo-
CAST two, making eighty-nine in all. This
Greenhrier river GYeenbrder Up. Vo.) m
deDendent. ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

GEN. BRAee-A reporter Of the st..
Louis Globe" lately interviewed Gen.
Bragg, who was in that city, on the sub
ject of the battle of Chickamauga, and
the many disputed points concerning it.
Next to Vicksburg, this battle, in which
General Bragg commanded the Confeder-
ate forces, was the most important in the
Southwest. It appears that he had not
really as many mell in his command as has
since been supposed. He went into the
battle with $4,000 and before s O'Clock in
the morning he had lost II 900 Of them
OF these, over 10000 were killed and
wounded. The federal loss was also very
great. Gen. Bragg is represented as en-
phatic in his statement, that he could not
have followed up his victory by capturing
the federal army, which he estimates as
two to one more than his own. He
promised the ssGlobe" reporter to write
more accurate statement of the matter
when he reaches his home and has access
to his papers and documents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

WYE have just returned from the Eastern
w market with new and well selected
stock of Hardware, which we are determined 10
sell very low. Mechanics and Farmers would do
we'll to call and examine before purchasing else
were.
large lot Of heavy twist and straight traces
for sale cheap by
mayS-tf WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08


TAX ON LAwYERs.-The Supreme
Court nf Tennessee has just decided against
the validity of tax on lawyers imposed
by the Legislature of that State. The
grounds Of the decision are First, that
no power resides in one department. of gov
eminent to destroy another, OF impair the
free exercise of its functions; second, that
lawyers constitute part of the judiciary
and are essential to the free exercise of its
functions, as well as for the protection of
the citizen in all his rights as for the aid
istration of the law; third, that to allow
the right Of specific taxation as to lawyers
is to allow it as to the courts: There is no
limit to this power of taxatian, ONCE ad-
lnitted. In the exercise of it the Legisla-
ture could destroy by taxing out of exis-
tenee the judiciary, and thus annihilate a
cardinal branch of the government.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08
New Adverlisements.


NAXES TAXES!l
Yes But Equal Taxes Upon All
REPUTATION? NO!
Only when compelled to it by GLASS LEG.
lSLATION
AS merchants, We are every ready to support
our noble old mother, the State of Virginia
But, Merchants Of StauntOn and
of Augusta County,
We must look to our future interest Let us
not quietly submit to the enormous burden OF
taxes so unjust because unequal. Let us hold a
CONVENTION
to protect ourselves. For this end we will
MEET IN THE COURT HOUSE, ON
MONDAY NEXT, THE 10TH
INST, AT 4 P. M
to unite our efforts for our mutual protection
and future advantage. Come Come!
We are in earnest, and want every merchant
in the county to come and &C, with us-and
want every merchant in the county to come
and 10 act HEARTILY with US.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08
Miscellaneous.
JUNE srd, 4th, 5th and 9th, 1874.

PURSES and STAKES amounting 10 over
$4,000 will be trotted and run fol- by some
of the finest horses in the United States. l have
the promise already of several of the best horses
from the following States New York, Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, West Vir-
ginia, and last but not least the best horses in
this State.
This series OF Races ill be the first ever held
in this part OF the State, and every preparation
is being made TO make it as interesting and at
tractive MS possible both to the owners of horses
and to the visitors Every amusement will be
afforded the visitors during the time not occu-
pied by the Races There will be fine Boats on
the Lake tor boat riding, Roller Skating in the
Rotunda, Boat Races the Lake, Mule Races.
Foot Races. &C. &c.
The gates will be open each day at IL O'Clock,
for the reception of visitors Races to begin
precisely at o clock each day. Tickets will be
sold at the gates and at the principal Book
Stores in Staunton. Tickets for the season at
reduced rates. Policemen will be in attendance
and good order is guaranteed. Y.. l
1t is customary for all Railroads throughout
the United States to carry passengers and stock
at excursion rates to Fairs, Races, &C. and
every effort will be made to obtain this privi-
lege from the Roads running to this place.
Carriages and Buggies admitted to the
grounds free of extra charge. Every one should
attend, as the fastest trottng ever done in the
State will be seen at these races. Come one
Come all and leave behind you for few
days your cares and toll, to witness one of the
finest exhibitions seen in this country. For
particulars &C., Address,
J. Fl. SNAPP,
Lessee of B. A. Fair Grounds,
-~apr24-tdr Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

BINDING WHITE CHILDREN TO Ne
GR0Es. The Hillsboro IN. CO. ssRecor-
DER" Of the 22nds has the following eve
learn from Mr.. Mills, the enthusiastic
friend Of the orphan. that his contract
with these unfortunates has developed the
this State have either been bound out to
negroes, or are serving them in a mental
capacity. He thinks that in Charlotte
alone thirty or forty instances of this kind
may be found. One case of peculiar hor-
Tor he discovered there; that of white
woman, the widow Of Confederate SOL
der, employed as cook in negro family
and her daughter child of ten years, ac-
ting as scullion. Mr.. Mills obtained pos
session Of the latter, and took it to Ok
ford, but such was it's ragged condition,
that until he was aided by benevolent
Jew with supply of clothing she was ul-
fit to be placed on the cars"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

10 the Voters Of the City Of Stanton:
| respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the Office of CITY SERGEANT
may1.tde H. Il PECK.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

MAYORALTY.-O present Mayor will
wi continue TO serve if it be the will of
the VOTERS. mayl-tde.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

TIME celebrated Routt and Malta double
shovel plows for sale by
may8-tf WOODS & GILKESON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08
Announcements.

To the Voters of the City Of Stanton;
announce myself a candidate for reelection
10 the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE REV.
ENUE, and respectfully solicit your sulfrages.
mayl-tde GEO. ID. HUDSON.f
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

THREE WIVES AT ONCE.-The latest
marriage ceremony partaking of a whole
sale character at Brigham Young's EN-
dowment House," in Salt Lake City, is,
thus described by The Tribune" of that
city of the 10Th instant: ''The bridegroom
came from the rural sdeestricks,' youth
full saint, filled to OVERLOOKING with the
nurture and admonition of the Prophet
Brigham. His prophetic soul informed
him that it was not good to be alone that
the dilapidated kingdom sadly needed
building UP; that legions of fugitive spirits
were lowering about his steps, seeking,
with tears in their eyes, earthly taberna-
cles i'll which to repose. So he did the best
he could do under the circumstances. He
selected three tender fair ones, and won
them for his brides. Last Monday the
quartet got married. The thrice happy
groom conducted his bevy of brides to the
Endowment House, and the party got
sealed on the wholesale plan. Brother
Wells was present at the interesting cere-
mony, and the cookies of his heart warm
ed toward the well-doing saint. The
shoulder, invoked increase upon his union,
and assured him of Gods blessing on so
devoted an act. The awkwardness of the
situation was apparent when the much
married saint attempted to seal the nup-
tial ceremonies with a kiss all around
Each blushing bride persisted in receiving
the first salutation, and the bobbing of
heads was quite lively for Il while. The
young man gave it up at last, and issued
out into the wicked world with an express
sion upon his countenance which indicated
that he had now got business enough, on
hand to occupy all his leisure Moments
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

DONALD ALLEN, W. NJ. DUNLAP,
C.E. IRE C.E.&sE
A Lien & DUNLAP,
N CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEERS AND
SURVEYORS,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Graduates IN Special Engineering School'
at Washington Dc Lee diversity, Len-
angton. Va
Having had several years experience in Rail-
road Surveys and construction, and in Topo-
graphical and Mineral Surveys in Virginia,
West Virginia and in Pennsylvania, offer their
professional services to the public in Engineer
ing work of every description, including Topo.
graphical Surveys and Maps examination of
surveys and development of mineral lands. and.
opening OF mines especially iron and COAL the
location and construction of railroads, turn
pixies, &C., the investigation of titles to Ian by
plats and surveys, &C., &c.
Faculty Washington & Lee University.
Col. VIM. Allan, Principal McDonoGh School,
Baltimore, Md.
Col. Alfred L. Rives, Oh. Eng. & Gen'l Sup't
Mobile & Ohio R. R.
Dr. j. P Hale Charleston, West Va
Maj Jed Hotchkiss, Top'l Eng. Stanton, Va.
Echols. Bell 4 Catlctt Att'ys at Law, !" Z"
Col NJ G. Hartman,
vs. Office No. IA, Main ST., I'd floor.
aprl7>3m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

A large lot of Sheep Ste=rs and Stock Bell
~ for sale cheap by
may8-tf WOODS GlLkESON.
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tier, there is always plenty of time to do

maCLef Jnere is always plenty OF Ilme Iouo
that.''
Mr.. Bowne-ssGood night. 1 shall be
dead tomorrow.
The reporter then went down stairs under
the impression that Mr.. Bovine had taken
too much drink, and that his threat to
commit suicide was not serious.
He then saw the landlord, Mr.. Hodges,
and told him what had been said. Mr..
Hodges said that Mr.. Bovine had spoken
about dying within twenty-f0ur hours
that he asked the gentlemen who knew him
well, whether there was anything III it,
and that they told him that it was an old
trick of his to talk in that way. The re-
porter then went away.
In the morning Mr.. Hodges went into
the room and found Mr.. Bovine dead upon
the bed, and four ounce vial, which had
contained laudanum, on table near. A
scoronef's jury returned a verdict of suicide
by laudanum.
1t is said that Mr. Bovine had tried I'M
successfully to obtain employment, and his
disappointment and other troubles had
induced excessive drinking and dethroned
his reason. 1t is reported in Richmond
that until recently he was engaged with
Mr.. Smith, a real estate agent, whose adj
dress was given in a memorandum book
He seems to have been reduced to destitu-
lion, and lived almost entirely on small
loans of S. and $40 from perso IS who had
known him in better days. His mother in
whose grave lie is to be buried, must have
died soon after his birth, AS the almost eff
faced letters on the weather-beaten tomb
stone show her to have been dead tifty-two
years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08


THE LATE CAPT. H. H. ROBERTSON
When the death of Capt. Henry H. Rob-
ertson, formerly OF Staunton, was an
nounceu in Richmond, an informal meet
ing Of the General Assembly, of which
body he was two years member, was held
presided over by Mr.. S. H. Boykin, and J.
Bell Bigger the clerk Of the House acting
as Secretary, at Which resolutions Of re-
spect were adopted. The Richmond EN-
quirer" in noticing his death, says:
During the war he commanded COM
pany from Allegheny county in the Iwen-
and proved himself gallant and efficient
soldier. Only year ago last October he
was married 10 a youthful and accom-
plished lady, the daughter Of Captain G.
r. Mason, who made numerous friends
while in the city with her husband the
winter following their marriage. Elected
to represent Allegheny and Craig counties
in the Legislature OF '71-72, he acquitted
himself with marked ability and made a
very enviable record both as worker and
debater. Personally, he was one of the
warmest hearted men in the State-full of
the kindlieSt sympathieS and nObleSt i'm
pulses ever ready to extend helping
hand to the needy and unfortunate and
everywhere in Virginia the news of his
death will be received with feelings of most
profound sorrow. .et
The Richmond ewing" in a notice of
the event, says:
The painful intelligence has reached us
of the sudden death of Major Robertson,
at his home in Allegheny county. Major
Robertson was lawyer of high standing,
and had served in several legislatures
trusting constituency with great credit to
himself
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

nAYSONS INDELIBLE INK, for marking
clothing in al efeotual manner For
sale by GEORGE W. NAY Il CO.,
Mays Augusta street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

CTORE FOR RENT One of the very best
y stands in the City for rent. Stock, fix
lures and good will for sale. Profits large
only requires a smnll capital. Enquire at this
office. Good reasons for selling
May s 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-05-08

Thursday night, Waltz spent sleepless
night in the jail, guarded by soldiers who
were present to keep the popnlace quiet
At an early hour Friday morning he was
attired in suit Of clean clothes, and sat
sullenly in corner of his cell awaiting the
hour fixed for the execution. His father,
mother, and sister were in an adjoining
room waiting the last interview. His
mother visited him at 9 A. M. He showed
no sign of recognition, and refused to speak
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-24
A Court of Probate holden at Sharon with A in and for the District of sharon, on the 3Otb

A T Court of Probate holden at Sharon. with A Tn and for the District of sharon, on the 3Oth jay of March, A. D. 1874
 Present, Ch9Jles L. Prinde, Esu Judge
 This Court doth find that Isaac N Bartram trus- tee Of the joint estate of Samuel L. Gager and George E. Gager, of said Sharon assiened in in. soyt ney for the benefit of their creditors has piy ennotice, az ordered by this Court to ali persons interested in said estate, to appear before this Court the present day at o'clock in the forenoon to be heard relative to the appointment of Com m issioners to receive and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate and now on due hearing ofall parties concerned in the premises, this Court doth appoint Eben w. Chaffee and Fitch Landon Esq, Commissioners for the pur- poses aforesaid. And this Court doth decree that three months from this date be allowed and linn ited to said creditors to exhibit their claims against said estate to said Commissioners, who, havlng been sworn according to law, will meet for the purpose of ofreceiving and deciding upon said claims at the Town Hall in said sharon, on the lltn day of May and on the 22nd day of June, A. ID. 1874, at 5 o'clock in the forenoon of each of said days. And this Court doth order that notice of such limitation, and of the names of such Commis- sioners and of lhe times and places of their meet ihgs to receive claims against said estate be giv en to all persons interested therein by the pn6li- cation of this order for one month in two weekly newspapers publi: he'd nearest the place where sald estate is in settlement, and by posting copy of the same on the nearest sign post, and that copy of this order be sent by mail, or otherwise, 10 any known creditor of said estate living with ont said District within one week from this date
 Certified from Record,
 4Was CHAs, ?, SEQ9WICK, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-24
grobate Aotifes.

AISTRIET OF SALISBURY ss. PROBATE H COURT, April 22nd. 1874.
 Upon the application of Mrs Maria s. French showing to this Court that she is legal guardian to Lucy May French. minor belonging to said Dis rict, and that said minor is the owner of the fol. lowing o,.b real estate viz About five acres of land with dwelling house and other buildings there on, situate on the southerly side of the highway eadlng through the village of Lime Rock. ia said salisbury. and bounded north by said highway. cast by lands of Henry Burgess and Wm. A Bar. aum, and south and west by said Barnum's land and by brook, being the late residence of Francis Q French deceased ,and subject to thewidow's dow CT therein Said minors interest is valued at about nieen hundred dollars, showing just and reasona- ole canse for selling said real estate praying for m order, that she or some other meet person be empowered to sell the same, as per application on appears. '
 oRDERED-That the foregoing application be ieard at the Probate Office. in Salisbury, on the l6th day of June, 1874, at nine o'clock forenoon and that notice thereof be published in some pub nc newspaper where such real estate lies three weeks at least six weeks before said time assigned,
 Certified from record.
 Sw41 ALBERT MOORE Clark
Connecticut western news., 1874-04-24
NAUGATUCK RAILROAD.
CONN. WESTERN RAILROAD

Commencing February 18th, 1874 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. $50 A. M.-Connecting at Millerton for New
 York. Leaves Salisbury at $40 A. M
 Leave Lakeville, 9.35 1ZoS A. M.-Connecting from Bridgeport At
 Millerton for Poughkeepse, All bany and the
 West direct, and for Eishkill at 1b P M Leaves Salisbury 1.18 & Lakcville, l.2S F. M 4sS5 F. M.-Connecting from Pittsfeld Al Mil.
 lerton for New York. Leaves Salisbury at 4.57 & Lakeville 5.O3P.M SsS0 r. M-Connecting from Pittsheld. At Mil
 !erton with Express for Albany and the Leaves Salisbury 717 & Lakeville 7asP.M. GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 500 A. M, Leaves Millerton 61Oam. Lakeville $50 Salisbury, 710 IO.53 A. M.-Connecting at Winsted for Bridge
 port; At Hartford for WiIlimantic, New
 London, Providence, New York SE Bos ton Leaves Millerton 10 10 m, Lakeyille. 10 98. Salisbury, l0.3I A. M. Conneets at
 Canaan for Bridgeport. SsO3 r: :M.-Connecting from Bridgeport At
 Winsted for Waterbury and BrideeLort Al
 Simsbury for New Haven, Westfeld, HoI
 yoke and Northampton. At Hartford fol
 Bristol, Willimantic, New London, New
 lork, Boston and Saybrook, via c. v. R Leaves Millerton 2.20 p. m, Lakeville 2.36. Leaves Salisbury, 241 P. M. S.J5 ?. M,--Leaves Mlllerton 5S D m, Laleyil. e $40, Salisbury, S.2S F. Nj. For time at Way Stations and connections see posters.
 w. Ha. YEOMANs, sup,t.