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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11
THE FRESH TROUBLES AT THE
SOUTH

The hot crust which covers the volcano |
on which our Southern brethren stand is
cracking again in Tennessee and louisa
ma and Texas. The timid citizens are fly |
ING from their homes, and the rest are ex-
tinguishing the flaming crevices with the
usual damper, human blood. The cause
seems to lie even deeper than politics, for
in some cases the Radicals have been hght-
ing each other, but in the majority Oh
them it is the old story OF white against
black. The fancied near approach OF the
Civil Rights Bill which the blacks had be-
gun to look upon as the new dellverer from
all their troubles, had quickened them H.
to self assertion, which the whites are IN
no mood to bear The whites seem TO be
bent ON saving what they think are the last
OF their rights land the blacks are determln-
ed and encouraged to attempt the possess
sion Of the last of theirs, having secured
all the rest but this. These rights seem
to be the narrow disputed ground which
both are determined to occupy. Such a
state of affairs is not indigenous to the
South The same thing would be passing
to-day in New York, in Massachusetts,, or
Indiana. if at the end Of the WAL the en-
tire black population of the slave states
had emigrated to those states. There
would be no more peace, there wo uld be
no fewer blacks killed, and there would be
quite as much Of everything disagreeable,
except. perhaps, Federal interference. Es-
pecially would all this be the case it we at
the South were standing at this end OF the
country and telling the blacks, to go
in and get those rights. of which the more
ignorant among them have such exagger-
ated ideas. The state of affairs among
our Southern brethren is very lamentable,
and the whites have our sympathy, and the
blacks our pity, but it will do neither
much good to go a hunting for the cause
of the dreadful effect. 1t is very little
matter as far as the argument is concern
ed. who commenced these troubles III each
of the unhappy States named; the main
thing is how to stop them. 1t is ne use say"
ing that we are bound to live with blacks,
and therefore we must get along with them
peaceably, and then sitting down as it the
whole matter had been settled. The trou-
bic is that we have got to live with these
white men that kill them too, and we
must devise some way forpeace with them.
Additional convention has been suggested,
ia which all the States shall be represent
ed. and at which the state OF affairs at the
South shall be discussed. 1t is not bad
suggestion, though we are not so hopeful
about anything practical from it. A
calm conference of the white people of this
whole country might devise something of
use, and that only, for in the hands of the
whites after all is the whole matter. Any
how the convention could do no harm, for
things are at such bad pass in the South
that they can It be worsted much, unless the
general handing over OF this portion OF the
country by President Grant 80 Attorney
General Williams should make them still
worse, which is toe likely.
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INV TELEGRAPH.
seial kilograms to the staunton Vindicator

Especial Telegrams to the Staunt0n indicator
PERSONAL.
LoNE BRANCH, September 1O.-The
President left here this morning for Sandy
Hook.
PARIS, September 0.-Giuzot, the histo-
rian, is not dead but lies in critical con-
dition.
numerical.
New YORK, September 10.-Flour qui-
ct. Wheat steady but quiet. Corn, la
&c better.
BALTIMORE, September 10.-Flour in
good demand. Wheat quiet, at $3.50
$l.3S. Corn quiet-Southern, choose;
Southern Cats, Csc.
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RESULT OF THE SOUTHERN DIsOR-
DERs.-Attorney-G General Williams has
addressed letter to the Secretary Of War,
designating the localities in the South Sin
which troops are most needed to suppress
alleged outrages,:.' and General Mcdowell!
has been instructed to distribute his forces
so as to protect the localities designated
The Department commander will dispose
of the forces SO that they can be used by
the United States MaFshals in case of ne
cessity. There are about 500 soldiers IN
the Southern States This is the result of
the following order:
LoNa BRANCH, N. j., Sept. 2, 1874
General W. W. Belknap, Secretary OF
War: The recent atrocities in the South,
particularly in Louisiana and Alabama
and South Carolina, show disregard for
law, civil rights, and personal protection.
that ought not to be toler ted il. any civ
iized government. 1t looks as if, unless
speedily checked, matters must become
worse, until life and property there will
receive no protection from the local au-
thorities, such authority becoming power
less. Under such circumstances, it is the
duty of the government to give all the aid
for the protection of life, and civil rights
legally authorized. To this end | wish
YOU would consult with the Attorney
General, who is we'll informed us to the
outrages already committed and the local
tiles where the greatest danger lies, and
so order troops rs to he available in cases
Of necessity.
All proceedings for the protection of
the South will be under the law depart
ment Of the government, and will be d.
reeted by the Acknowledgement in accor-
dance with the provisions OF the enforce
ment act. No instruction need there ore
be given the troops ordered into the South
ern States, except as they may be trans
mitted from time to time Oh advice from
the Attorney General, OF as circumstances
may determine hereafter.
Yours, truly, US. GRANT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

A REPORT CoRRECTED.-Ap painful re-
port has been some days in circulation to
the effect that Beverly Tucker, Esq, had
been sent to a lunatlc asylum. We were
gratifed yesterday by meeting our old
friend, hale and hearty in mind and body.
We could not resist the waggish impulse
to ask him. GLOW long have you been
out % "You'ye heard it, have you?"-
The report originated from a statement i'll
a Washington paper that Beverly Tucker.
of that city, who is a colored citizen, and
like most of his race has fancy for a gen.
tleman's name, had been adjudged a luna
tic,-Rich4nond Uhiq.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

THE FOURTH NAPoLEoN.-Th young
Napoleon-tlIe fourth of that NAME SO his
mother says-stands in his studies at Wool
witch eleventh in class of thirty-two ca
diets. In artillery he is fourth, in fortii-
cation eighth, in mathematics tenth. and
SO OH, down to tweMty-fif in chemistry
and physics. Inmilitary history, notwith-
standing his s'baptism Of fire." he is only
eleventh.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

NEVER WAS A FREEMAsoN.-The New
York "Freeman's Journal" says: cit
seems to us cruel to Catholic sentiment
that we should be asked, not one time, MOI
twice. but almost each recurring year, to
deny that our Holy Father, Pope Plus TX
was ever Freemason. Still, as we have
received many requests within the past
place to deny it again upon the Pops's own
authority"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

ANOTHER "CHURcH THoURLE."-A
Paris telegram to the London News, da-
ted August la, states that a priest at Che
yereuse was taken in fagrante delictu
with the wife of a rich draper, aged TWEEN
ty~two years. and the mother Of two chill
dren. He was fired upon by the incensed
let's in his body. The wife was struck in
the thigh Both lie in dangerous though
net desperate state.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

ANT PLAGUE-Our London cousins
are threatened by an army of ants, equal
ing our grasshopper plague in numbers
and destructive ability. The vanguard Of
the ant army marched in solid column
across Waterloo bridge a few days ago,
and created such terror that steam rollers
are to be kept ready to crush them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

THE LASH BY a CoLoRED JUSTICE
A colored Justice Of the peace of Prince
George county, Va, named Gabriel Hill,
had before him day Or two ago one Mary
Brown, also colored, charged with stealing
com. He ordered her to be whipped to the
tune of thirty-nine lashes, announcing
that he meant to put down stealing if he
had to continue to use the lash.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

A DIABoLICAL AFFAIR-A horse be-
longing to pedlar named McFadden, pas
tured in field adjoining the rife-range at
Creedmoor, Long Island, was burned to
death Oh Tuesday night by some malicious
person, who first saturated his hide with
turpentine and then set him on fire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

CHILD MURDER AND LYNCHINa,-The
following dispatch to the 6 Pittsburg Lead
err from Carpenter. Lroming county.
| Pa. gives an account of the lieDdish muir
der perpetrated on Friday last by colored
| man named Albert Bro WIN, his victim be-
| ing child named Cora May Greenleaf,
aged five years, the daughter OF a farmer
| at Mnnequa The crime was subsequent
ly followed by the lynching OF the criminal
( The dispatch says:
"A year ago the child's} grandfather,
MI Williams, gave employment toa desti-
| tute negro named Albert Brown, Brown
had already served five years in the peni-
| Tertiary for rape, but seemed truly peni-
| lent. He became IN active member of
the church and Sunday school He was
well Informed upon religious topics, and
few persons could quote Scripture with
equal facility. Mr.. Williams, the grand
| father, and Mr.. Greenleaf were near neigh
bors, and on Friday evening the child went
! over tu her grandfather's ouse, her pa
rents being absent. Inluckily her grand
parents were also away rom home,a no
one there but the negro, Brown. Taking
| the little child in his arms he carried her
| to his chamber, and despite her tender age
succeeded in comprising his helllsh pur-
pose To forever prevent a certain dlsefo-
| sure he then took a razor and cut his vic
tim S throat. nearly seyering the head from
the body. Only the spinal column re-
manned undivided. so desperately murder
Gus was the wretch in his intent. He
started for Minnequa, walking upon the
| track of the railroad. He was unaware
| of the approach of a freight train behind
T.; q rin CtItlak him thrOlVJnp
him to the side'o Of the track, and breaking
one of his legs. He wss taken up by the
engineer and brought to Canton where his
wouuds were dressed. During the night
he frequently beguiled the time by singing
HYMNS. ond despite his pain seemed i'll a
religious and quiet frame of mind.
HAt midnight the ehild's parents re-
turneg home, and knowing Of the absence
| of the grandparents. at once began
| search for their daughter. Very soon her
dreadful fate was known. Her little dead
body was found covered with blood, and it
| was ascertained that,h body had been out
raoed before she was murdered. The news
spread through the country like wildhre,
and all day long people tlocked to see the
monster, who lay moaning in the barroom
of a hotel There was strong talk of lynchlng
him. and at one time the rope was made
ready and knotted for the purpose, but
finally more moderate counsel PREVAILED
At six O'Clock he was tied to Il board and
laid in the bottom of Il wagon, and with
his broken leg loose hauled toward To-
wanda, twenty-six miles, over a rough
road. While on the road Il party in dis
guise overhauled them and fired six OF
seven shots into the body OF the prisoner
killing him almost instantly: On Sunday
at,noon, the mutilated remains OF his lit
tie victim were laid in the earth. Three
thousand people attended the funeral.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

'Julius," the Oldest lion in the United
States, for many years attached to Var
Amburgh's, Forepaugh's, and other men
ageries, died with lung fever last week on
the way back TO New York. He cost
81, 500, was thirty-one years old, killed two
men and a number of animals, and died in
Jersey.
Coggia's comet will put in it's next ap-
pearance, if it is not drawn aside from its
orbit by some strong attraction, i'll the
year 10,359 By that time the last OF
Washington's servants. and the last pen.
sioner Of the war of 1872, will have been
gathered to their fathers.
Rev. John Kinnear, Of Litterkenny
Donegal, Ireland, who was created "D
D." by Washington and Lee University
of Virginia, has in return written the fac,
ulty a letter containing a very handsome
notice Of Generals Lee and Jackson.
Eight of the Presbyterian churches in
the bounds of the Indianapolis Presoytery
are possessed of manses, or their eGuiva-
lent, ranging in value from $500 to $50, 600
All has been accumulated within the last
ten years.
Colonel John S. Mosby, has been invited
to- deliver the annual address before the
Agricultural Society at Hagerstown, Md,
in October. The President and Cabinet
have accepted an invitation to be present
on the occasion.
Through the influence of Colonel John
S. Mosby, Messrs. w. S. Ball and A. A.
Warfeld, OF Alexandria, Va, and. two
ladies of Fauquier county, have received
appointments in the Treasury Depart
ment.
Miss Mary Tyler, niece of ex-President
Tyler, died at the Academy of Visitation,
in Frederick, Maryland, after a severe ILL
ness, on Wednesday last, in the 10Th year
OF her age.
William A. Hutchinson, a farmer, left
his home in Fairfax county, Va, several
weeks ago, and his riderless horse returned
home, but he has never been heard of.
Charles Perkins, former United States
Consul at Lisbon, and his wife, are in
prison in Paris, charged with obtaining
So, 900 on false pretences.
Bishop Gibbons, Catholic Bishop of this
diocese, administered the rite of conhrma-
ton to about fifty persons in Lynchburg
last week.
Rev. DR.. Warren B. Dutton, for Is
years pastor Of the Presbyterian Church
at Charlestown, West Virginia, died on
the 5th instant.
Colonel William M. Payne, a Virginian,-
who was Congressman at large from Ala
bama in 1841, died in Warrenten, Va,
last week.
The Frent Royal turnpike is for sale,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

MILITARY VISIT SOUTH.-The Georgia
State fair will be held at Augusta, Ga,
October 2Sth. Among the prizes offered
is one OF 1915 for the best military compa-
nv present. The Blues and Stonewall
Guard of Richmond, Va, contemplate
contesting for the prize.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

MORAN INA YEAR.-A remarkable
meteorological phenomenon is reported
from Ell Paso Texas The collector of
customs writes that up to the 10Th of All-
gust no rain had fallen in that vicinity for
precisely a year. Vegetation is scorched
and cattle have died of starvation,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

John Henry Foley, the sculptor, whe
modelled the statue of Stonewall Jackson.
ordered by British and Southern admirers
died in London last week.
The new Methodist Church near Lex
ington, Va, was dedicated last Sunday by
Bishop Doggett
J. S. Johnston, former editor of the
Greenbrier wv. Va.,) Era" is dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

MANAGEMENT OF THE G.. 4 .. RAIL
ROAD.-It is stated that vice President
Wickham has assumed the position of Su-
perintendent of the Chesapeak Il Ohio
Railroad, and that in a few days Mr..
Thomas Dodamead will commence the
duties Of Master Of Transportation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

The Republican Nominating Conven-
ton of the 7th Va. (Staunton) district is
called to meet at Harrisenburg. Va. on
October 18th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

FIRE IN HINTON Passengers by tie
G.. & o. R. R. report that on Tuesday
night the Court House at Hinton, W. Va.
was destroyed by fire, with storehouse.
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DEATH OF Bishop MoRR1s.-The tele-

DEATH OF BISHOP MoRRIs.-The tele-
graph announces the death at Springfield,
Ohio, Monday, of Bishop Thomas A.
Morris,o the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He was born in Kanawha county, Va,
April %, 1894, He was received into the
Ohio Conference as travelling preacher
in 1917, was ordained deacon by Bishop
George, and subsequently as an elder by
Bishop Roberts. He WAS an itinerant
preacher in Ohio. Kentucky and Tennes-
the Western Christian Advocate, when it
was first established at Cincinnati, which
position he filled with great ability until
1886, when he was elected Bishop of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The degree
of d. d. was conferred upon him by Nc
Kendree College. Illinois. in 1871.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

A COSTLY DENTISTS BILL.-Agnes
Ethel, the actress, had cavities in four
teeth filled by Henry Atkinson. u New
York dentist. When his bill was present
ed she was astonished to find that he rated
his services at $l,025, She refused to pay
the AM cunt, and he brought suit against
her in the New York Supreme Court
Her counsel. Gen. VIM. H. Anthem, OH APP
plying for a bill of particulars, was fur
except that the specific charges ranged
from $50 to $500: "To services of three
operators in dressing your teeth, with the
gold filling necessary therefor" Judge
Donohue, Tuesday, ordered that such q
description Of the services should be Civ
Ell us to enable ether dentists to estimate
therefrom the value Of the work.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

Refusing Liquor LICENsE.-The fol
owing are the counties in West Virginia
which have refused license to sell liqnor
Braxton: Calhoun, Clay, for 16 years
Doddridge, Harrison, for 10 years Fay.
cite, Greenbrier, except one to White Sui
phur; Gilmor, for Is years jackson, JEFF
ferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Mononga-
liza, Marshall, Nicholas, Preston, Ran
dolph, Richie, for 8 years Roane, Raj
eigh, Summers, Tyler, Taylor, Upshur,
(never granted one,) Writ.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

Brownlow has written letter to Iru-
man Smith against the Civil Rights bill,
The substance of which may be stated in
single sentence extracted from lt-that the
effect of this bill, whatever the motive be-
hind it. els the destruction of the Repub-
lican party in the South and the certain
injury of the colored people.
John X. Connolly, Virginia State Sen
ator from the Richmond district, has re-
stoned his seat with view OF going to
the Greenville Theological Seminary and
preparing to be Baptist preacher.
Under the new division of the Episcopal
Church OF America. Virginia, New Jer-
sew. Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, Delaware,
MARYLAND, and Easton, form the Central
Province.
An the colored Baptist troubles in Lex
motion. Va, have been ended by the eree-
t t of a new Baptist Church. with Rev.
e. W. Elliott as the pastor.
Among the Republican stumpers IN
West Virginia is"vincent Witcher''once
familiar name in old Virginia.
Mr. sartoris, the son-in-law OF President
Grant won the chief pri2e for yachts at
the Hamble river regetta.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

EDUCATION IN VRGINIA::-A letter
casionai correspondent, says that ''Virgin-
ia is becoming the educational centre OF
the South. The last report Of the Super
intandent of Education showed, by care
fully prepared statistics, that in Virginia
there were more young men in the colleg-
es, in proportion to white population,
than there were in the colleges OF any civ
ilized country in the world. 1t the estl-
mate had included TIE colleges for girls
tile fattering disproportion would have
hpen preaterN
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JOHN f. HARRIS,

We find the following opinions of the
press about the nomination Of Hon. John
r. Harris. The Richmond ''Dispatch'
says:
John T. Harris has had several years eS-
perience in the House of Representatives,
He has been FOUND always true and always
faithful. No man has exhibited q more
steady purpose to serve his constituents
and advance their interests. He will be
reelected triumphantly. Colonel OFFER
rell will add v ry little spirit to the can
vass, barely enough to show that Mr.. Har-
lis has an opponent. He will hardly see
Mr.. Harris after the start.
The Alexandria Gazette" says:
The Conservative Convention of the 9TH
District, which met at Stanton Oh Tues
day last, nominated for reelection to Con
gress, Hon. John I. Harris, on the first
ballot. MI. Harris has been in Congress
for two terms and by his diligence, zeal
and indefatigable attention to the inter
ests, public and private, of his eonstitu-
ents, has justly merited this renewal of
their confidence.
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CANVASS IN THE FIRST DISTRICT.
The Alexandria "GaZetteN says:

The Alexandria Gazette" says:
Maj. Douglas and Mr.. Sener. the caldi-
dates for Congress in the First District
met at King George Court House on Tues
day last, and had discussion. Mr. Sener
WAS introduced by DR.. VIM. B. K. Price,
but when he rose not a single plaudit OF
cheer greeted him. Maj. Douglas was in
arose the applause that greeted him was
loud and long continued, and it was seve-
raj minutes before he was enabled to speak.
Maj. D. speech is spoken Of as a master
ly effort, and fully eXemplifed his eminent
fitness for the position of representative.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

Rev. John Kinnear, Of Litterkenny,
Donegal, Ireland, who was created a sd.
D." by Washington and lee University
of Virginia, has in return written the fac
ulty letter containing very handsome
notice Of Generals I ZEE and Jackson.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-09-11

Coggia's comet will put in it's next APP
pearance, if it is not drawn aside from its
orbit by some strong attraction, i'll the
year 10,359. By that time the last of
Washington's servants. and the last pen
sioner Of the war of 1872, will have been
gathered to their fathers
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THENINTU DISTRICT.

HENINTH DISTRICT.
The editor of the Montgomery ones
senger'' sent the following telegram from
the Marion Convention:
Seen. Terry was nominated on the 9th
ballot amidst the widest enthusiasm jim
Crush getting on top of chaif-Judge
Lyle, with hat in hand yelling like wild
Indian. climbing ON a table for a speech.
Jno. Kipps, with eyes as large as a pair Of
full moons and face spreading like a sun
flower, is pushing for Terry Bill Bell
don't knew whether he is on his head or
heels. Wat. Shelton, the Terry wheel
horse, has chased McMuilen to the bushes
and rallying for another charge! Marshall,
of Craig, the chairman of the Convention,
is yelling out go on with the love-feast =
whilst DR.. Logan, the Longfellow Of
Giles, who nominated Terry, is still yell
ing-'Giles SOLD for Terry ~
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES.
The Leesburg "Washingt onian" has the
following about ''independent" candi-
dates
At the battle of ''Seven Pines" it was
stated that q sprout of distinguished pre-
tensions approached General Longstreet
and asked if she Wonld permit him to go
into the battle as an independent. The
general replied, "no, l find independent
fighters are not to be depended upon. y
There was much wisdom in the reply, and
it is equally as applicable to the field OF
politics as to the army, In Congressional
campaigns, independent candidates are
about as unreliable as independent fight
ers.
James BARBOUR of Culpeper, was lead
ing spirit in the Kemper Convention Of
1873, which denounced independent can
didateS in terms so bitter