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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15
Poetry.

THE UNFINISHED LETTER.
BY GEORGE [. CATLIN.
NEAR DEADwooD, Sept. q, 1876.
DEAR JENNY:
"We reached here this morning
Tom Baker, Ned Leonard and I.
So you see that in spite of your warning,
The end of our journey is nigh.
1.-THE redskins-'tis scarce worth a mention,
Don't worry about me, l pray
Have shown us no little attention
Confound t~hem-along on our way.
Poor Ned's got a ball in the shoulder,
Another one just grazed my side;
But pshaw !-ere we're half a day older,
Well be at the end of our ride.
We've camped here for breakfast: Toms splitting
Some kindling- wood off in the pines,
And astride a dead cedar I'm sitting,
To hastily pen you these lines.
ga courier from Dead Wood-Wem met him,
just now, with a mail for the States
(Ah! Jenny, I'll never forget him.
For this mo st O%bligingly waits.
ssHe says, too, the miners are earning
Ten dollars a day every man.
Hullo! here comes om-he's returning,
And running as fast as he can.
sIts nothing, 1 guess: he is only
At one of his practical'-BANG!
And sharp through that solitude lonely
The crack of Sioux rife-shots rang.
And as the dire volley came, blended,
With cho from canon and pass,
The letter TO Jenny was ended
Its writer lay dead on the grass.
-%Baldwin's Mont hly.
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I'D EADY-MADE CLOTHING.

R GAos-mADE CLOTHING
The undersigned take pleasure in an
| nouncing to their friends and patrons, that
| they have opened their New Wareroom.
| formerly occupied by Messrs. Piper Il Ell
som, near the Virginia Hotel--in addition
to their Store opposite the Court House
yard.
Their Stocks for quality, quantity and
prices, will fayorahly compare with any
Retail llouse in this or any other City.
They only sell now for Cash, and this will
give the buyers the benefit of not having
to pay for the risks OF paving for custom
ers who buy or credit and are either una
bic or unwilling to settle their accounts
when due The senior partner can be found
at the Old Stand. Opposite the Court
House yard y the junior partner has charge
of the New, (near Virginia Hotel, J where
you can daily enjoy the lappine S OF lis
sweet and smiling countenance from early
morning until ten O'Clock PM.
Their Stock consists of READI-MADE
CLOTHING,
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
HATS, BOOTS and SHOES,
from common to the finest. which we will
sell low down. but only for the Cash.
Thanking the kind and generous public
fer their liberal patronage extended to him
for many years, he will always try TO- de
serve the confidence and kindness bestowed
on him in the past, as well as that you may
grant him In the future.
Respectfully,
HILB Il BARTH.
Our old accounts frem this as also from
last year are all ready, if not settled by
November first we will save those indebt-
ed to us the trouble of calling on us, but
will help and relieve two unfcrtunates,
we shall send to each of our debtors (after
the time above giyen) two collectors one
of whom has nearly recovered from the
smallpox, and the other has just taken
the itch. Kind treatment towards them
is expected. H. q
. oct20-1y
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CORSETS,

The largest and best Stock selected with
care by a lady OF experience who unders lands
the requirements Of he trade. Also, Chill
drs MS Corsets and Corset Waists, at
PEhRY Il TEN HROECK.
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LADIES' HOSIERY

LADIES' HOSlER1.
Solid Colors, Striped, Fleece lin ed, the beet
variety in Town, a.
PERRY ATEN BROCK.
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PERRY II TEN BROCK
have novelties in all thair lines, pecniiar to
themselves, ard different from tJe usual run %
the place. Their desire is to ,eli fashionable
goods at low prices, without sham r p~letence.
PERRY,& TEN BROECK
will not mention pie es here, but at their coun-
ter bargains can be ba to suit the exigencies
of the ZINES and save money to their customers
The l.rice i.lis and every body tells the price.
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WORSTED SACKS AND
SLEEVELESS JACKETS
in handmade goods
2~RRY & TEN BROECK.
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PERRY.& TEN BROCK
LADIES' UNDERWEAR

Of every posi- Ne variety and style, made of tht
very heat IN ,e,ials, on hand, or made to order,
in frst-ciassNslyle at
PERRY & TEN BROCK.
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GENTS TIES.
The new Fiat Scarf, for WINE wear. is a no.
velty vel received.-Very Stylish. Also
SCARF PINS at
PERRY & TEN BROECK'S.
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Ho FOR CHRISTMAS"
LEVY Bros!
LEVY BROS!
Are now receiving Novelties suitable f,r
CHRISTINA PRESENTS !
China Dolls from Is cts. up to on G dollar.
Wax Dolls from 35 cts up to one dollar.
Wooden Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, only
one dollar per sett.
Leather G owe and Handkerchief Boxes.
Beautiful Shell Boxes
Bronze Staiuettes Two dollars a palc.
Bro u lnkstnndS' one dollar each.
Crockery Sets, % IT'S. to one dollar per sett.
Rubber Balls, 10 cts. to 30 cts e"ch
Gilt Watches and Chains, at 25cts. complete.
Toy ana Story Books il great variety.
Handsome Piu Cushions.
Beautiful Hair Pin ushions.
Tastetuliy u orhed Notices
Coral Ear Rings and breast Pins
Pretty Veil and Hat Pins.
Rubber Bracelets sett with q 'rai.
SPLENDID lot Of very cheap Cloaks.
Nice stock of Shswls.
Hand-knit Gaps md Hoods for Infants.
Hand-knit Sacques for Children.
Blue and DR. Riding Hoods.
Fashionable Fur Caps.
Neat aud cheap Fur Capes and Boa'.
Colgase's Viulet Water and Sosps.
Beautiful boxes of Note Paper.
G~entlemen's Neck Ties and Gloves.
Ladies' silk Neck Handket cniefs.
Boxss of ladies Sets, Cola-s and Cuffs.
Haudsume large Nubiss
Ladies' beautiful trimmed Hats.
Ladies' Kid Gauntlets and Gloves.
Gents hite Shirts and Underwear.
Gents Eaglish J Hose.
Pearl Seit Hair brushes.
Finest Rubber Dressing Combs.
Black, Brown and Gray Fur Trimming.
Ladies Knit JACKIE g, with 4 without sleeves.
Ltdles' ready-made Under Garments.
Cashmere bouquet Powder.
New styles Dress Goods.
Very cheap Black Silks.
Gems colored SILK handkerchief.
Gents black silh Neck Handkerchief.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15

COTTAGE BEDSTEADS, CHAIRS AND
STAPLE FURNITURE,
of every description.
They use the best Dry Lumber, and employ
the best workmen.
All work warranted nd sell at prices to
suit the times.
All kinds of Metallic Cases and Caskets kept
constantly on hand, and Wood Collins and Cas-
kets manufactured to order and at the shortest
notice.
They have three elegant 6earses. and will at
tend funerals in the country without extra
charge.
feb5-tf.
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THIS is TaE BEST CHANCE E
CASH E
COME ONE. COME A
NE" GOODS
e. M. YOUNG has just returned from Phila-
delphia and Baltimore cities with the largest
and best selected stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, CARPETS,
LADIES' AND MISSES SHOES,
. UMBRELLAS, &C,
ever br on ght to this market, and at prices IT.
suit the times. Give US a call, opposite the
Masonic Building.
Carpet Rooms up stairs.
nov24-3m
A NICE LOT OF CASSIMERES for Men and
n Boys from Charlottesville and Freder-
icksbu-g, just received at
W. h. WELLER'S. =
U1OR BARGAINS IN BLACK GOODS, go 10
h W. q. WELLER.
j BLACK ALPACAS,
BROCADES ia Navy Blue,
SEAL BROWN,
SEA GREENS, &C.,
at W H. WE.L IRIS.
DALMoRAL SKIRTS,
II BGSrLES. NUBIAS,
RUFFLEs, KID GLOVES.
LINEN COLLARS,
and CUFFS,
at W. Il. WEI.LER'S.
pLANKETS, COMFORTS, SHEETINGS
B AND COTTONS,
very low at H WELLER'S.
,J0s1 HAcA' y ne~ Stock Of
LADIES' AND CENTS I'D ERWEAR.
at W. Il. WEhLER'S
4 MIC Variety of
\ SHAW Is,
y.rv cheap at W. Fl. WzLLgR's.
EtLACK and Colored
y CASHIER Els,
at w. i. WEsLgR'S.
EEDSIaRY ia Fanc. Flaeced Lambs Wool,
IRON FRAME, U&S MERE, &c,
a W. Fl. WELLKR S.
WI NELt. Err.
rOUNTRY and Nortl er
~ Ii :,
at ". II. WELLEE's
IJogE-MA FLANSELs, a
II WI. WE LER3.
Aoy2l
NfRGiNIA. AT Rults held in the :. err :
t'fice of the G cuit Court If Bail
County, on Monday, the 6 h day of November
1376.
Mary ". Will ANS, Pl Unfit
Against
Robert P. Williams and L.. q. Ste
phenson, Specia! Receiver in the
Chancery Cause If John P. Porter
VS.. Robert P williams, Defendant.
The object of this fuit is to attach in the hart>
of said l.. H Stephenson, Special Receiver II
said Cause Of Porter VS. Williams, any sun O
sums of moref dne The etendant. RoberI !
Williams, and have the SAINT set apart for n
maintainanre md support of the Plaintiff
this Cause. AMI + a. DnArine b. ? 'isfactory
evidence. that the Defeudanr. Robert p. vii.
liams, is not Ii inh .oi ia - Of the ) are 81 vi
ginia, it IS RI tered tia he do appear hers
within one month after due publica ion Of this
order, and do what is necessary to'protect h.
interest.
Copy,
Test. A. G.. CLEEK, Clerk.
L. H. STEPHENSON, p. q.
novl7-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15

PERFUMERIES AND SOAP,
sold at manufacturer prices. at
PERRY + TEV BROCK.
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NOVELTIES
constantly being received and offered as low as
they can possibly be bought anywhere in the
place
PERRY IL TEN BROCK.
Main ST., (next to Grange Hall.) Staunton. Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15

yYlsssaHNEA LANDS FOE SALE
" OR FOR RENT.-The undersign-
ed has for sale hundreds of valuable
FARMS. COUNTRY SEATS, MILLS,
TIMBERED and MINERAL LANDS.
MINERAL SPRINGS, &c. &c on the
| most reasonable terms. To those wishing
to buy, come and see for yourselves. and
to those having properties to sell, if you
can give clear titles and do not hold youl
lands too high. we want to act for you.
We have been in the business ten years,
and never sold a bad title. Send stamp
or the Land Advertiser" Piedmont
Land Agency
DAVID D. M. DIGGES
Gordonsville, Va.
P. s. MIR. w. Ha. III. LYSN. of
ton, either in person or by letter, to par
ties desiring to sell or buy VALLEY
LANDS through my Agency.
DAVID D. M. DIGGES.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15

CARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
" wish to inform my friends that l have
moved my CARRIAGESHOP to my new build
ing near the yirgini4 Ho ell, where | will keep
on hand Carriages aGd Buggles of every de-
scription. By close attention to business and
fair dealing, l expect to give entire ~eatisfac-
ton. | will pay strict attention to REPAIR
ING. Give ne q call before purchasing.
jan1A &c ]. Il. WATERS.
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DURKE'S LIVERY 5TABLHs.--Ms Stable
ID are supplied with the
FINEST CAssasKAsaE S.
PHNTONS AND BUGGlES,
FAST and SIZE RDM 3ES
For Saddle or Harness, and every thiag pertain
ing to a
FIRST GLASS LIVERY.
Families or parties furnished vehicles or horses
on short notice and liberal terms.
MY MOTTO rs TO PLEASE.
Give ne a call, at the VIRGINIA HOTEl.
OFFICE, or at my New Office. on New Street,
lear Grubert's Building, Immediately North OF
New Street Bridge.
Ma Special attention paid 70 rhe SALE CT
3TOCK.
~tsnl2-tf NED BURKE
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made daily. All orders promptly filled and
delivered. Special attention paid to We'd
ding Parties, Sociables and Entertain
ments. Foreign and Domestic Fruits al
ways to be had fresh and choice. Come
yourself and'send every one else to
j. 2. HAWKINS
aug1S-1y Confectionery and Saloon.
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A NICE LOT OF CASSIMERES for Men and
n Boys from Charlottesville and Freder-
icksbu-g, just received at
W. b. WELLER'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-12-15

HOUNTRY and Norti err
" YAkNS,
at W. n. WELLEE'S
HOTE-MA FLANNEL5, a
W. Fl. WE LER'3.
how'll
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
The Gold Wave.
CARLOS NOGGS

Thus far this winter has been marvel even
to that indestructible and possibly inofiensivt
person, the oldest inhabitant Fancy change
of temperature amounting to a fail of more than
thirty degrees Fahrenheit in less than twenty
four hours! Yet this is what happened yester
day. And from v hat causef Why, simply that
il pleased ''cold wave" to travel eastward. If
this is the best gift the west send this way,
VIII" shall have the hrartessness hencefOrth tn
say To aspiring youth, "Go to the source of cold
wavesp lis sid to nniemplate the ihermom-
etric fall since A. NJ. yesterday. At that time
the mercury registered an altitude of fifty-fnur
degrees, and even an hour later it had aspired to
drgree beyond that figure. Three hours there
after il was ten degrees lower, and at noon it
marked fOriy-ono degrees. From that time until
nine o'clock at night its headlong course toward
zero progressed at the average rato of two de-
srees zach hour; then the mercury recorded
standing at twenty three degrees.-N. 7. Herald,
llh.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

WHYf-The papers are still marveling why
Speaker Kerr. in making mp the Committees of
the House, did not give single Craftsmanship to
New Englandf Do not those papers know that
Democracy, and the South, (Which are almost
synonomons,) hate New England as the Devil
hates holy waterf Yet, in spite of this we'll
known fact, New England contributed, in no
small degree, to swell the Democratic majority
in Congress. After using that help, they give
New England the snub direct. 1t serves her
Fight. Besides the unnatural alliance ofNew Eng
land with the Democracy, she kept the ropes in
her own hands as long she could-monopolz-
ing more than her share of the power, and not
giving the West half show. When the Democ-
racy has been in power, the South has received
the benefit; and when the Republicans gained
control, the East has held the reins. To regain
Republican asccndeney, the East will need the
help of the West. There is no hope from the
South. To gain this help, the West must receive
the n cngnitinn she is entitled to.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
PEN SKETCHES OF THE KANSAS
HENATE.

EDITOR CHIEF AS have ample time to attend to the
welfare Of the public have thought perhaps the many
readers Of the Ch might feel in knowing
something of the Kansas Senate be found
in the public prints Of the State and perhaps inquiry
upon my own part might make me more intimately ac-
quanted with the history of Senator'S their views t.r
wants and desires
The first character shall introduce your resiers is
the Hon Boaz W. Williams of Washington County The
-Boaz" IS sScriptnra known to of your
readers as sgnifying strength" But the Boaz am
writing about is the Boaz they may be thinking about
he is different man but somewhat like that other
Boar" he is pillar in Washington County Senator
Williams is ftyeisht years old; was born In NIrta
Carona has lived in Kansas eighteen years. settled on
farm near Leavenworth when he first came to KInsas,
but is successfu merchant In the town of Wash
ngton He is much older in years than his appearance
would indicate. He is pleasant and companionabe a
member Of church. yet rrgiousiy inclined; strict
Republican; is Chairman of the Engrossns Committee
which latter item for his personei p'palarty
among the ladies who in the employ of the State He
is of the most quiet well useful members Of the
Kansas State Senate.
Sol Stephens Senator from Mcpherson County, next
for introdnction and will most assuredly be favorte
with the lady readers Of the Chief from the fact that he
Is bachelor Of the first water Senator Stephens was
born in Tennessee is shirtyfve old has lived in
Kansas ten years Is and always has been farmer in
politics strict Republican has upon church
book. yet is very quiet moral man. and would afford
ample material for shouting Methodist Of the old
school Sol Stephens Is honored member here. and
as his occupation would indicate he Is Chairman of the
Comnittee on Agriculture. This being Leap YeSr,"
doubt whether he will stand the trying ordeal Of the Cen
tenniAi season. and firmly believe that the sre ri
cultural interests Of the State demand that he shoud be
and thereby be angh; that doctrine known in
the higher law" as the 'rrplenshng and nultiplyin
business"
Now for the Secretary Of this body-Captain John a.
Folks Born in Ohio thrty-seven years old lived in
kansss seven printer By trade editor and publisher
OF the samner County Pess Wellington strictly Re
publican, was gallant soldier for thrtye mpnths
Captain Of Company r 26th Illinois Infantry, rather
hgiousy inclined having been captivated last winter
here BY charmins young Ia y vh' the ca W st
the Methodist church of this city. The Captin ss Whale
scaled fellow. efficient and energetic officer. and bis
star In the ascendant Thsre u an amusing Incident
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

A MAGNIFICENT BOoK.-The handsomest and
most magnificent book ever got up in the West,
is the Fourth Agricultural Report and Census of
Kansas, for 1875, just issued from Geo. W. Mar
tins State Printing House, at Topeka. 1t beats
Widers Annals, by far. 1t contains 753 pages, a
Lumber of engravings representing views in
Kansas, cOlored sectional maps of all the Coun-
ties in the State, with the locations of towns,
post-oflices, and school houses, complete census
tables-iu fact, ererything almost relating to the
State. 1t would require column in this paper
merely to mention all that the book treats of
There is some sense in the Legislature appropri-
ating money to pay for performing the work in
the Agricultural Department, and getting up
such book; for it is the very best immigration
document that could be issued. Although the
names of number of men are ostentatiously dis
played in the work, as officers and directors of
the Society, the trork was mostly done by, and
the credit is chiefly due TO, Alfred Gray, whose
name is modestly signed as Secretary. Perhaps
no State in the Union sends out such complets
and well got up report.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

II couple were married, the other day, in
the Holt County (Mo.) Poor House, and immedi-
ately went forth to Set up for themselves. Per
haps the authorities of the institution looked up
on it in the same light as did young man We
once knew, in the early settlement of this Coun-
ty. He was rather dissipated and improvident,
but nevertheless took notion to marry young
lady. Without consulting her ON the subject, he
asked the father for his consent to marry his
daughter. "Why," said the old gentleman,
"what do you want with wifei You can't sup-
port yourself" "Well," replied the fellow, ''it's
a ID poor woman that can't help littlew
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
Sheriff. Sale.

STATE OF KANSAS, (Ss
DoSIPHAS COUNTY.
In the District Court for Donphan County State Kansas
J. c. Briggs
Assignee in bankruptcy of Plaintiff
A. II. Bayless
Anna W. McAfee \
John A. McAfre.
Highland University Company,
and
A. H. Bayless. Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that will on the 2sth da,
~ of February A. D. 1876 at the hour of clOc
NJ of said day at the north door of the Court House
in the City of Troy Donphan County State of Kansas
offer for sale at public auction the following
real estate to wit Lots one ~ two t2 three ~ eleven
u and twelve 2 in Block ninety four (94 In the towr
of Highland Doniphan County. State Of Kansas Taker
the property of Anna W McAfee and John A.
and offered for sale the highest bidder cash. sat
isy certain judgments and the Dis
tret Court f- Doniphan County in the Kansas
in which j. C. Briggs Assignee in Bankruptcy Of A. H
Bayiess is plaintiff and Anna W. McAfee John A. Nc.
Af-e Highland University Company and A. H. Bayless
defendants.
Appraised at the sum Of -. $50.
Given under my hand this 25th day Of January A. d.
ls76
T. J. vANDERSLICE
Sheriff of Doniphsn County Kansas.
January q. ls76-5w. Prs fee. el3.50
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
II BY the last weeks Legislative reports.

B By the last weeks Legislative reports, we
see that Mr.. Reville has introduced bill in rea
tion to Probate Courts, and another in rela.
tion to Insurance Companies or Corporations
The object of the former We have not learned
bnt the latter, We believe, is intended to apply to
such cases as this: Some few years ago, proper
ty was valued much higher than now, and many
buildings were insured on plan by which a GER
tain premium was taken. The insurance compa-
nies continue to receive the same yearly premi-
nm, bat when the buildings bnrn, they refuse to
pay more than the actual value at the time Of
the loss, which is much less than at the time they
were insured. The object of the bill is to CON-
pei the companies to pay the original value for
which the property was insured, as long as they
receive the full premium on that valuation.
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SheriH's Sale,
STATE OF KANSAS, loo
no YptaN H0f-xry %.

St. S9ATE ,TT.s OF cdssiTs 1aNsAs' 3ss
In the District Court Douphan County
The St Joseph and Kansas
Loan and building Company. Plaintiff
Jonathan Rigby
and Others, Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given that will on the 2sth day
~ of February A. D. 1876 AZ the hour Of two o'clock
r. NJ of said day the north door Of the Court House.
In the City Of Troy In Donphan County State Of Kansas
offer for sale public aucon for cash. the following de-
scrbed real estate wt Commencing at the
Of the north quarter of section C6
in township four 90 of twenty 2lD east thence
running north the line Of aid quart sixty (6O
rods thence running the west bank Of East Brush
Creek thence said East Brush Greek TO the north line
II said quarters thence running said north line
the north west Of said quarter thence running
south on the line Of said quarter to West Brush
Creek thence running down SAID West Brush Creek to
the south line Of said quarter thence east said south
ne to the place Of beginnings containing hundred and
twenyn ti26D less in Doniphan County.
state o. Kansas Taken the property Of Jonathan Rig
by and offered for sale the highest bidder for cash
satisfy certain Judgments and Of record
District Court for Donphan County, in the Of Kan
in which the ST. Joseph and Kansas Loan and Build
ing Company is plaintiff and Jonathan Rgby and others
defendants.
Appraised at the zum Of % 0e0
Given under my hand this 36th day Of January, A D.
1876. ---'-----s-
THOMAS j. vANDERSLICE
Sheriff Of Donphan County.
January %. 1s76-5w. Prs fee. sl5.