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of the larsAst-slzed. hollow india-rubber balls
Then as it Lay on its back, with the four ewollen
legs pointing upwards, the air passed over
it, and, catching up its odor, waited
It to the reporters nost1ils. The effect WAS in
stantaneous aud indescIibab1e, aud it became ut
once apparent that nothing but an immediate
retreat could quell the insunecsion which was
each moment gaining increased power beneath
the reporto7ial vaistcoat It WIS as il the re-
Gently enjoyed breakfast had won a divorce suit
against stomach, the defendant, and the Judge
bad lifted his pen to sign the decree. a rush
from the 3eted air-cu1rent and gulp or tuo OF
fresh mir quieted the internal conmotiona, Aut
Alter taking long breath, the reporter summon
ed nerve enough to pass TO the uindw1rd Of the
no'sone carcass, md gained the first floor Of
the factory, where the air Was found to be quite
pleasant rs compared with recent experiences
With q Sie~ OF taxing things in their proper Or
de-, the Superintendent led his visitor to
TIL TAEK-RooM
On the floor above, commodious chamber.
measuring 100 By liz feet, in the southeast cor
ner Of which terminated the inclined plane no
which we're being dragged the different animals
Just arrived This operation is neatly performed
With = chain and hooks, md as the plane
ia we'll CREASED with the exndations OF
tho scores OF hogs which pass along it
daily, the journey is made quite smoothly.
The dropsica1 horse, which had caused such
trouble while on the platform, had been removed
to the middle of the room, where itreeted among
number Of its fellows. A':aiting the attention
II the cctteER, to curve Them into suitably sized
1norsels. After watching thu hauling operations
1oz fsw minutes, tho reporter Fas shown
TIE TANKS
On tho north eide Of the room These MS nine
IN number, standing IL feet in height, about /
loot Of which il above the tank-room Aoor and
having diameter OF 6 feet and azs simply enor-
fAcns Dollars, with rnan-hols in tha top OF each
aa<ss enough 70 swallow whols the largest hog.
4" IA sontA os tn tank-reoa b
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Va; Y Howe Peyton, lawyer, Salem, Va;
Chas. T. Phillips, physician, New York;
Vim. Harper Pilson, physician, New Hope,
Va: Chas Roller, farmer and member OF
the legislature, Mt Sidney, Va; Robert R.
Ruff, farmer. decd; James H. Steele, ply
sician, decd; Andrew A. Steele, physician,
deed: Magnus w. Stribling, physician,
decd; Baldwin B. Stuart, lawyer, died IN
1859; Alex. H. H. Stuart, IT,, law student,
dead; Vim. M. Swoope, physician, Buck
ingham g. H. Va; Francis M. F. Swoope,
Presbyterian Minister. West Virginia;
Lafayette Swoop, physician, Mississippi;
VIM. M. Tate. farmer, member of the leg
islature for several sessions and Major in
c. S. A., residence Swoope's depot, Aug
usta, Va; B. F. Walker, physician, Yer
ona, Augusta, Va; James A. Walker,
lawyer, General in command of Stonewall
Brigade during the war, resides at Pulaski
G. H., Va; W. l.. Walters, physician,
Swoope's Depot, Augusta, Va: Newton
Wayt, druggist and physician, Staunton,
Va; Geo. K. Young, physician, Texas;
Francis 7. Stribling, physician, for 40
years Superintendent of the W. L. Asy-
lum, died 1874.
This list does not include the members of
the Alumni Association Of the Valley
whose names aud record had already been
sent to be inserted in Prof. Schele de
Vere's book.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

THE 'LITTLE DRUMMER OF MANAs-
sAs.''-Geo. E. King, the fireman who was
crushed to death on Thursday evening last
under a locomotive here, was historic
character. He was the drummer boy of
the Richmond Howitzer battalion, and
went with the LIST company to Manassas.
He enlisted in the 18th Virginia infantry
under Col. Garland, and was familiarly
known in the army as the Little Drum
mer Boy" being the youngest soldier then
in service in the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia. After the first Manassas, in which
he served with great gallantry, Col. Gar
land procured him cadetship in the Ala
bama Military Institute, but he resigned
from that, and served through the war in
the 18th Virginia as a Sergeant. After
the war he acted as Assistant Engineer on
the ships of the English and African
Steamship Co., and returned to his home
in Norfolk last Christmas, shipwrecked.
On Thursday evening, after his accident,
when told that he had to die, he expressed
no apprehension, telling the clergyman in
attendance, Rev. Walter Q. Hullihen, that
he had been confirmed in the Episcopal
church four years ago, and had tried to
served God, and trusted altogether in
Christ. He was a son Of Mr.. E. King of
Portsmouth, formerly well-known dyer
of Richmond, and was member of Ma
sonic lodge in Scotland. He leaves wife
and two children in Washington city.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

ANAUGUsTA STOCK FARM.-The Belle
yue Stock Farm of President A. NJ. Bow
man. of the Augusta Agricultural Society,
located about three miles South OF Waynes-
boro, is attracting attention throughout
the State. A correspondent OF the
Southern Planter and Farmer writes
very clear description of it, A mammoth
barn affords comfortable stabling for his
numerous herd Of cattle. There is well
built piggery where the Berkshires are
comfortably housed and nearby is the
ssPrindleo steamer which is used in pre-
pairing food for hogs and cattle. Horse
power is used for cutting the corn-fodder,
hay, &C.. before steaming. Among has
Berkshire swine are two imported sows,
s.Hilhurst Rose'' and EtRosedale." The
herd of shorthorns consists Of II females
and 3 males, with the Earl OF Wei
DOM at their head. Among the show
animals of the herd, Jenny O'Gaunt," by
Red Duke and 'sCinderella 3D." by Royal
BelIyille, are specimens which have more
than once worn the ribbon in successful
competitions at the great exhibitions
North. West and South. The writer
awards just praise to the enterprise and
intelligence displayed by Mr. Bowman In
his work of improving the stock in Viz
ginia.-
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DEArHs.-Mr. BENZ. F. Points, an old

DEATHs.-Mr. Benz. F. Points, an old
and highly respected citizen of Staunton,
died ON Saturday afternoon at his residence
on Beverley street, from a stroke of paraly-
sis the night before. He had for a long
time been in feeble health. Mr.. Points
was born in Staunton in 1909, and had
lived here all his life. He was copper
smith and was the best-known man of that
vocation in the Valley Of Virginia, and
had amassed considerable fortune in his
business. He was for many years magis-
trate in the country and city, justice Of
the peace. and member of the Board of
Directors of the W. L. Asylum, and, in
deed, nearly all the offices in the commun-
ity for which man is selected for good
sense and sterling integrity. In 1851 he
was chosen trustee of StauntOn Lodge,
A. F. M, with Thomas J. Niche and
John S. Crawford for his colleagues, and
he was the last survivor of the three. His
funeral was attended by large concourse
of his fellow-citizens in testimony of their
love and esteem for his life and their ap-
probation of the high qualities which had
adorned it. The funeral services were
performed by Rev. VIM. E. Baker, of the
Presbyterian Church, of which Mr.. Points
was member, and Rev. DR.. Jno. S. Mar
tin, of the Methodist Church. The Ma.
sonic services at the grave were performed
by Master VIM. L. Balthis, and Rev. J. G.
Wheat, Chaplain of Lodge, No. 10.
Miss Mary c. Tams, daughter of Mrs.
VIM. H. Tams, of Staunton, died suddenly
on Saturday last in Philadelphia, where
she was on visit to her sister, Mrs r. T..
Philips. Her remains were inferred from
the Episcopal Church on Monday after
noon. Miss Tams wasjust seventeen years
of age, and to great personal attractions
added mental qualities that made her
favorite with a large circle of acquaint-
ances. Her mother, SO lately called upon
to undergo two sudden bereavements, has
the sympathy of the community.
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City Notices.

CEAsE's COMPOUND has acquired really an en-
viable reputation; in fact, it has met with I'M
precedented success. Never has there been
medicine before the people that has given such
universal satisfaction. Those who once use it
will not be without it. All look upon it as a
blessing in time of affection, an children who
can but lisp Its name call for 1t when they are
suffering with aches and pains. They have the
evidence of hundreds of our best citizens who
claim for it as a family medicine that it has no
equal, and we advise all who are suffering from
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, or aches and pains of
any kind to try It, az 1t will surely give imme-
date relief. 1t is also highly spoken of by
those who have used it in cases of Bruises,
sprains, Sore Throat, &c. 1t is home medi-
ciae and home enterprise, and worthy the at.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

COUNTY COURT.-Judge Hendren Pre-
siding.-This court met Monday, the at
tendance from the country not being very
large. The following is a summary Of the
business not given elsewhere.
Probate.-Margaret Campbell, qualified
as guardian of Lucle c, Campbell; John
Crum, of Bette Cora Campbell, and Sallie
A. Swats, of Jno. B. Swats. A rule was
awarded against Jno. George, Ext of JUS
tbs George, to show cause why he should
not execute new bond.
Assault.-Zach Vaughan, a colored man.
was found guilty of an assault on Mary
Moneymaker, white girl, residing on the
Port Republic road, two miles from Staun-
ton, and the jury assessed his fine at $25.
The assault grew out of quarrel.
Court Business.-The deeds and other
writings recorded since the last term were
80 (one-third more than the previous
monthly. ex-parte settlements 9, motions 6.
PERSONAL W. Stout received GER
tifcate to apply for a license to practice
law,
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CtOMMIssIoNER's sALR.-BY vIRTUl

COMMISSIONERS SALR.-BY VIRTUE
~ of decree of the Circuit Court for the
County of Augusta rendered at the June Term,
1875, in the Oh ancery cause of Apples credi-
tors vs.. Apples administrator, &c, will sell
at public auction in the town of Greenville, of
Augusta county, on
MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY or JULY, 1876,
at II O'Clock A.. NJ, a lot belonging to the es
tate of 6. NJ. Apple, decd, it being the larger
portion Of the lot purchased by said Apple
from DR.. John M. Tate. Said lot has COM
Portable house upon it and is situated in the
southern part of said town, and adjoins the
lots of E. 7. McGufin, the colored Methodist
church, and others.
mr.. Isaac Newton. of Greenvllle. will take
pleasure in showing said property to any one
wishing to purchase.
TERMs-Enough il hand to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the balance in one, two and til rec
years, the purchaser to give bonds for the de-
ferred payments, with approved personal secu-
rity, bearing interest from date of sale, and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
J. NJ. QUARLES,
4 ie25 1t Comm'r.
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ARREST ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.-E.
M. Forrest, of Lexington, Penn, was ar
rested in Huntington, W. Va, and brought
back to Staunton Saturday on the charge
Of selling a sewing machine owned by Mr..
James Pagan, for whom he was acting as
agent. and retaining the money. and other
specifications involving morethan breach
of trust. Under the new law of Virginia
the charges, if proved, will subject Forrest
to punishment for felony. He has been
committed to Jail to await further exami-
nation. He telegraphed his father at
Lexington to come to his relief. 1t ap-
peared in the evidence Of one witness
Wednesday, before Justice Cease, that
Forrest, instead Of signing his name to a
receipt given for the money for machine,
signed "E. Marsh"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

A NICE LITTLE FARM FOR SALE.-Pur-
n suant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, rendered at its Juue term,
1868, in the case of s'N. L. Blal1emore and Sam
uel Houdayshell and wife, the undersigned,
as Commissioner thereby appointed for the
purpose will on
THURSDAY. JULY I'D. 1875,
proceed on the premises. to sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder, the tract of land on
which Samuel Andrew now resides, containing
ls acres, situated on the public road leading
from Sangsersville to Stauuton, two miles
south Of Sangersville, in Augusta county. Said
land is in pretty good state of cultivation
The improvements consist of q good frame
dwelling house, with good outbuildings, and
there is never-failing well of water in the
yard. Sale to take place at O'Clock P. NJ.
TERMS OF SALE-Costs of sale in hand, and
the balance in six, twelve and eighteen months,
in equal instalments, bearing interest, the pur-
chaser to give bonds with good security, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
PHILIP AREHART,
je25-4t Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

CHANGES OF U. S. SToREKEEPERs.--
Yesterday the following changes Of U. S.
Storekeepers went into effect: Van Denver
goes to Craig CO.; Engleman to Rock
bridge; Stalnaker to Hanger & Co.'s;
Dawson to Martinsburg; Smith to Bum
gardner & Sons; Campbell to Lowman &
Co.'s; Rosenbaum to Page co.; Cochran to
L. Bumgardner & Co.'s; Frenger to Mid
dlebrook; Harris to Rockbridge Baths;
Capehart to L. Hartman & Co.'s; Taylor to
New Hope: Beard to Henry Koiner's, near
Waynesboro; Waddle to A. M. Bruce's;
Mcguire not reassigned at present; Yates
to Foster & Co.'s; Golladay to E. A. Full
cher's; Gillock to lexington; Anderson to
Rockbridge; Utley to Lowman & Co. IS;
Donavan temporarily to Hanger & Co. S;
and Piper temporarily to L. Hartman &
Co.'s.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

Pic MICA most delightful picnic came
off at Halls school house, near Waynes-
boro, on Saturday last, the committee of
management (which did it's duty with
energy and good taste) being composed of
Messrs. S. Hunter, John N. Faris and G.
F. Cochran. The location is within a
half circle formed by the Blue Ridge, and
the scenery around was beautiful. The
morning was pleasantly spent by the young
folks, and at noon bountiful repast was
spread by the young ladies of the commu-
nifty. At evening the happy party wendell
their way to their various homes, having
spent day full of enjoyment, with no &C
cident nor untoward occurrence to mar it.
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le25.5t
THE BEST PAYING AND MOST DESIRA-,
BILE PROPERTY IN STAUNTON FOR
SALE.
The subscriber offers for sale one or both Of
his Store Houses, adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
No. l is the house lately occupied by S. NJ
Wilkes as Furniture room. II is 10 feet
'front.' go feet deep, and ceiling IA feet pitch.
This room, in connection with rooms on the
second floor, has been renting for $50, and
with an outlay Of $3.50, will bring at least $500,
and now offer it at $5,5c0. No other piece of
property in the city that rents for $500 can be
bought for less than $500.
No. 2 is the room now occupied by Elsom &
Piper as Dry Goods store, and is the same size
as the room described above-and without any
doubt, it is the finest room in the Valley--beau-
tifulfy frescoed, and Shelving and Counters to
correspond. This house is now renting for
$500, and with 5000 expense will EASILY rent
for 5000. Any house in Stanton that .ents
for 5000 will sell readily for $4,000. l will
sell it, however, for $500, on fair terms. The
title is PERFECT--NO BETTER CAN BE
GIVEN.
The above is no fancy SKETCH it is nothing
but plain statement of facts, and it requires
but little logic to show that property that will
command a rent of 15 or l6 hundred dollars is
richly worth $751; 900, but l am now offering it
at $4,000.
In case sell, would like to lease the corner
room for term of years. 1
my14 JAMES A. PIPER.
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DEATH OF CAPT. CHAs. G.. DANDR1DGl

DEATH OF CAPT. CHAs. G.. CAMBRIDGE.
Capt Chas. G.. cambridge, who was well
known in the Valley in connection with
the building of the Valley Railroad be-
tween Harrisonburg and Staunton, died
suddenly on Monday last at Portsmouth,
Ohio, where he was engaged in getting up
subscriptions to the railroad in contempla-
ton between Portsmouth, Ironton and
Huntington. Though only 80 years of age,
he had held the position of division engin-
eer in the construction of the Chesapeake &
Ohio r. B., and was for time chief en-
gineer of the Marrow Gauge r. r. He
was young man of extraordinary promise
in his profession, and had he lived would
have achieved a national reputation. He
leaves two brothers-Capt. VIM. T. Dan
bridge and Mr.. Philip cambridge, both
gentlemen of distinction in the same pro-
fession. He was son of Mr.. Philip Dan
bridge, of Winchester, and nephew of
Hon. r. M T. Hunter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

FIGHTING ON A RAILROAD.-On the
Cincinnati Southern Railroad, on the con-
tract of Messrs Dennis Shanahan & Co.,
from Staunton, a fight occurred between
the white and colored laborers few days
since at work, in which three or four Of
the latter were shot, but not badly wound
ed. There was a good deal Of opposition
among the whites to colored labor, and a
threatening message was sent to Capt.
Lewis Hartman if he didn't discontinue
working colored men. Capt. III. sent the
parties word to come on. he was ready for
them, but none mode their appearance.
Col. Asher W. Hartman on his way to the
works heard of the threats at Cincinnati,
and purchased forty stand of arms, which
he carried there with him. There was no
further trouble. The Court of the county
in which the trouble occurred assembled
and cancelled all liquor licenses. which
was the main cause Of the trouble.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-07-02

PERsONAL.-At the commencement
hall of the Washington and Lee University
at Lexington, last week, Staunton was
represented by Miss Mary Crawford, in
Nile green silk, point lace and pearls; Miss
Emma Frazier, fawn-colored and pink silk;
and Miss Ellen Hartman, white, with pink
trimmings.
Among the guests at the Virginia Hotel
on Monday was Mr.. J. N. Finley, Of Ne
vada, returning on visit to his father,
Mr.. F. Marion Finley, near Waynesboro.
Mr.. F. brought with him massive gold
chain, its links filled with gold bearing
quartz, as sample of the products Of that
country.
Rev. DR.. B. M. Smith, Of Hampden
Sidney College, was in the city on Satur-
day last.
Hon. John Amber Smith, Of Richmond,
passed through here Saturday on his way
to Rockingham.
Mai. Thomas G. Elder has been elected
orator for the Randolph Macon Alumni
reunion in 1876.
At the Commencement at Mont Maria,
in Richmond, Miss Irene Kelley, a daugh-
ter of Mrs. Kate M. Kelley, of Staunton,
took distinctions in Christian Doctrine,
Algebra, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Writ
ing, History, Philosophy, Chemistry and
Botany, and the press spoke highly Of her
performance on the piano. At the Rich
mond College, Oscar G. Peyton, son Of w.
a. Peyton, Of Staunton, was proficient in
French. distinguished in Latin and pro-
NOTED in Greek.
Captain g. S. Arnall, of Staunton, has
been appointed by the Governor Notary
Public.
Col. James Fl. Skinner, of Staunton, is
announced to deliver the charge to the
Knights at the grand tournament at the
Winchester Agricultural Fair.
Rev. Jno. T. Pinkerton, of this county,
was brought from Georgia yesterday even
ing, on his way home, it is feared in a
dying condition from consumption. He
stopped at the American Hotel. being too
low to proceed further on his journey.
President P. A. Borst of the Marrow
Gauge R. R.. was at the Virginia Hotel
yesterday evening.
Mayor N. X. Trout returned this week
from visit to Taylor's Springs:
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GALE OF LAND.-UNDER A DECREE OF
( the Circuit Court of Augusta County en-
tered in the cause of. Jacob Drum against George
Michael &C, will on
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF JULY NEXT,
in the front of the Court House in Staunton,
offer at public sale to the highest bidder
Tract of Land in Augusta County in possession
of said George Michael. sold to him by said
Crum, containing
AZ ACRES,
lying near the North Mountain, called the Mo-
ses Stoutamoyer land.
TERMs-Costs of suit and sale in hand, bal
ance in equal instalments at one and two years,
bearn interest from the day of sale, the pur
chaser to give bonds with sufficient security,
and the title to be retained as further security.
NICHO. K. TROUT,
je25 st Comm'r.
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A QUESTION OF SANITY.-An applica
cation was made in the County Court this
week by f. G. OFT and G. W. Layman for
the court to commit the estate Of John
Layman, a well known citizen of this
county, to trustee, on the ground that he
is of unsound mind and incompetent to
manage his affairs. The court granted
the petition and appointed Geo. A. Bruce,
Mayor of Waynesboro, as trustee to take
charge Of the estate. After that Mr. Lay
man appeared in court in person and by
counsel, Fultz & Fultz. and had the mat
ter reopened, and Saturday fixed for a
rehearing. The defendant, John Layman,
had list of IS witnesses summoned to
establish his competency. who will testify
tomorrow.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALG.-UNDER
Y DEGREES rendered by the Circuit Court o f
Augusta, in the Chancery cause of Mitchells
creditors vs.. Mitchell, the undersigned Commits
sioners will offer for sale, at public auction, in
front Of the Court House of Augusta County, on
FRIDAY, July End, 1875.
the lands Of Joseph 7. Mitchell, near Hebron
Church, and about three miles west of Staunton
on the G. h o. Railroad, consisting of the
Home Place, of 344 acres, (Which was convey ed
by said Mitchell, on the LIST Dec, 1855, in trust
to secure a debt to N. K. Trout, one of the
plaintiffs, and four adjacent parcels, contain
ing l ID A. 2R. Upon the Home Place there are
valuable improvements, includ ing new b:ick
mansion house, built in the best style.
These lands are very desirable, by reason of
quality, location, water, fruit and timber.
Title unquestionable, the sale being to satisfy
old membranes, exceeding the value of the
property, and paramount to any claims or ex-
emptions in bankruptcy.
Terms: About $3.50 in cash, to cover cost
Of suit and sale, and for the remainder, bonds
at one, two. and three years, with security.
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
G.. NJ. HARRISON,
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
junell ids. Commissioners.