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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

Chas. T. Boyer and G.. Meier, two
clothing store clerks in Cleveland, Ohio,
hired buggy to make their New Year's
calls, and before making their first call
Boyer was thrown from the vehicle and
instantly killed.
W. E. Wilson of Richmond, was put off
Che passenger train on the Va; q Tenn.
r. r. Thursday night IN Roanoke CO., for
not paying his fare and while on bridge
footing it to his destination, freight
train come along and killed him.
In this joyous season of spareribs it is
chilling to know that Mr.. Simon Tucker
has just been sentenced to the Iowa penl-
Tertiary for having one too many. The
oldest said he married her twenty years
ago.
Speaker Randall has appointed a son of
Beverley Tucker, of Virginia, to be the
private secretary at his desk, vice Scudder,
removed. Hon. Randolph Tucker, of Va,
is an uncle of the new appointee.
Rev. e. H. Ingle, rector of the Episco-
pal churches at Salem and Big Lick, has ac-
cepted call to Emmanuel church Athens,
GA.
James Dryden, well-known citizen Of
Rockbridge county, died suddenly last
week.
The Richmond (Va.,) mills manufactur-
ed 3O2, 532 barrels of flour last year, an in
crease of 80, S44 barrels over 1876.
Archibald Gordon Of Granville, N. c., is
the father of twenty-seven sons by one
wife.
There were 119 marriage licenses issued
in Greenbrier co., W. Va. last year.
Eighty-three murderers, all men, were
hanged in the United States in 1877.
Mr. Sturgeon suffers fortunes from
govt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

When Richmond was evacuated the lwe
banks there sent their $3.50, GOO in gold bull
lion to Washington, Ga. to escape the
enemy. Six weeks afterwards Gen. Pat
rick U. S. A. in command at Richmond
gave permission for it to be brought back
by the bank officers which they attempted
to do but ex-Confederate soldiers getting
wind of it robbed the wagon of $250,00(
of which over one-half was recovered. AT
ter that the bullion was taken to Augusta
Ga, where it would be safer. Gen. Will
der of the Freedmen's Bureau tried to bag
it for that institution and being fpiled by
Gen. Stedman sent word to Secretary
Stanton who took it and made it a special
desposit in the US. Treasury. President
Johnhon ordered it to be returned to the
banks but congress being at odds with him
covered it into tile treasury by law and it
was coined. VIM. B. Isaacs & Co., of Rich
mond, who bought the claim of the banks
are now trying to get it back.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

There has been a shower of failures.
reaching many millions, Us ~ was closing,
but if the Republican programme of re-
Stunning specie payment in January '7s and
excluding silver as money is carried out,
there will be a flood at the end of this year.
On and after the LIST Of next January all
bills and other evidences of debt can be
demanded in gold, unless previously diff
fereatly stipulated. To resume payment
with silver as legal tender is the only way
out of our trouble, il We are really going to
resume at all. The Governor of New " TX,
in his message to the legislature last week,
saws all the taxes next year will have to
be levied at gold rates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANCE.-ss
A. G. Demoux, of Woodstock, Va about
medium height, dark hair and whiskers,
supposed to lie dyed, and wearing hand
some gold watch and chain, registered at
the Bedford House in the village of Liberty,
Va, on the 10Th December, having among
his baggage valuable set OF surgical ~
strumepts. He had large roll Of green
backs, and spent money freely. On the
10Th he went to R. Chapman's, a few miles
from the village. to social gathering, and
the next day started back Oh foot to the
hotel. He was seen within mile and a
half of town, and talked with by VIM. and
John Voolfolk, who were out hunting, but
was never seen afterwards. His baggage
remains at the hotel.
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by E. M. Gushing & Son, Auctioneers. ]
TRUSTEES SAIE.-By virtue of a deed of
i trust executed on the LIST day of June
1875, by Geo R. Griggs and wife 10 US, as
Trustees of the Yonng Mems Building Asso-
Grafton and recorded in the Clerk s Office of the
Hastings Court, we shall proceed to sell on the
premises, to the highest bidder on
SATURDAY the 5th day Of January, 1878,
q certain lot of land in the County of Augusta.
lying on the west side Of the Greenvlle Road,
about half mile from the City of Staanton,
and known as the Griggs Property, ppon which
there is a comfortable Two Story BRICK DWELL
ing ana Frame Store House.
TERMS: So much cash as will defray tire cost
of sale with the debt due the said Association,
and the residue IN six twelve and eighteen
months, purchaser giving bonds with APP
proved security and title retained as ultimate
PsH. TROUT.
F. B. BERKELEY,
CT. WELLERH
dec l4,4t Trustees.
The above sale is postponed TO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26th.
P. H. TROUT,
F. g. BERKELEY,
c. l. WELLER,
jan4.4t Trustees.
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THE GRocER's GIFT TO HIS PREACH

ERA Covington, KY, correspondent
tells this,
GA country merchant visited the city a
few days ago, and, going to Cincinnati,
purchased from dollar store table-cas-
tor, which he took home with him, and
after putting tag on 1t marked ss14' made
it a present to a Methodist preacher, whose
church his family attended. The reverend
gentleman. took the package home, opened
it, and examined the contents. The next
day he brought the castor with tag at
tached) back to the grocery man, and
said to him: Il am too poor in this worlds
goods to afford to display so valuable a
castor on my table, and if you have no OBJ
lection I should like to return it and take
s14 worth of groceries for my family in its
stead The merchant could do nothing
but acquiesce, but fancy his feelings
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At Staunton the West Augusta Guard
gave a ception to the Harrisonburg and
Winchester companies, and of it the
hearts of the boys feel what the tongue
cannot express Harrisonburq Common
acealth.
The common impression, that Gov. Hol-
liday is the first Governor furnished Vir-
ginia by the Shenandoah Valley, is a mis-
taken one.-Gov. James Wood was also
from the Valley and from Winchester.
Miss Marilla Richer, who is fighting to
be made notary public at Washington.
is a New Hampshire woman, stately and
majestic, with short, curly black hair, II
rich dark complexion. and deep blue eyes.
The first use made of political free
dom by the Louisiana colored
people was to bolt the Republican ticket
for the legislative vacancy last Saturday,
and vote for the Democratic nominee.
Gov. Kemper Is about to retire to bis
farm in Madison, though his name is al
ready mentioned for congress from the
Richmond district. Gov. Holiday is the
owner Of a fine farm in Clarke co,
{ ssWhat numberg" a Nevada dry goods
clerk asked, when girl inquired for stock
ings. $50 you think I've only got one
leg 20 she retorted.
There were 141 marriage licences issued
in Shenandoah county, last year.
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SsaIlal;O9l Speakers.

Correspondence Of Staunton YIsDIeAToa.)
WOODSTOCK, Jan. AT the anniver-
sary of our Y. M. G. A., Wednesday night,
Presdent Logan introduced to the au-
dlence Col. Jas. II. Skinner, of Stanton,
who had been invited to address us. His
address was earnest, practical and beauti-
full Judge H. W. Shetfey, who has been
in Woodstock for several weeks, in attend
ance upon the Circuit Court, made an i'm
promptu address OF much merit. The As
ISOLATION enters upon another year hope
full of usefulness
The ringing sentences of the Governors
inaugural, given us in the VINDICATOR
extra, meet with hearty response ON the
part Of many OF our people.
OTILP
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

It may interest our forcible Adjusts rs
at Richmond to know that on Monday he
members of the general Council of Mem
phis, Tenn, were before Judge Trigg of
the q. S. District court for contempt in
not levying tax ordered by the court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

Col. Daniel Decherd, well known
journalist is out in his salutatory in the
last Rockingham Register" He is an
energetic gentleman ana with the lively
commonwealth" Harrisonburg will have
two first class newspapers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

King Victor Emmanuel the King who
made Italy great nation, died On Tues
day of pneumonia. Though he was ex-
conn.,, ulcated by the Pope twelve years
ago lie received the sacraments in his last
moms MS from priest sent by His Holt
ness who also sent the Papal benediction.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11
The Cold Snap i'm the County.

Correspondence of Staunton VINEICATOR.)
STRIBLING SPRINGS, Jan. 9.-The Their
mometer here stood 12o below zero at A
NJ with eleven inches of STOW on the
ground. Yesterday was over at Bridge
water and at A. G. Allemong's store the
mercury was 200 below zero.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

TIE sssunday Transcript of Richmond,
Is bright, pleasant, and newsy paper and
gives all the nice society news. Mosiz
Adams record of sSolemn trip to Alex
andrla,'' in the last number, is worth a
years subscription.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11
SUDDEN DEATns.-On Christmas Eve

SUDDEN DEATHs.-On Christmas Eve
night VIM. G. Pryde, detective, of Mem
phis, Tenn, awoke suddenly and imagin-
ing burglar was entAringstAe house at
tempted to cock his pistol when it explo-
ded killing lis wife and her five months
old child who were in bed with him. Mrs.
Pryde Was daughter Of P. W. Lord, of
Wytheville Va. On the next morning
John Pryde, brother of VIM. Pryde, was
found dead in bed at his house in Alaba-
ma. Robert Emmitt Robinson, ticket
agent ofithe A, NJ IL o Road at Peters
burg died ON Friday from the accidental
explosion of a pistol in his own hands two
weeks ago.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

eyes that flashed like fire. She talked in
an imperious sort of way, as though she
was used to commanding. Oh! she's got
lots Of nerve, can tell you. What puz-
zles me is what such a fine woman could
see in the old gent to marry him He's
got the best of the bargain, there's no
doubt about that, even if he was as rich
as Vanderbilt"
SHE HAS PLENTY OF MONEY.
A Toledo telegram says;
The Lord-Hicks wedding has created a
sensation among Mrs. Hick' IS many friends
in this city. 1t is a surprise, because in
Toledo alone Mrs. Hicks property is valu-
ed at half million of dollars. She has
persistently declined to sell foot oft. 1t
is part OF an investment made thirty or
forty years ago by the Quaker merchant,
Mr.. W. H. Hicks. Since his death his
widow, Mrs. Hicks has continued friendly
relations with the Motifs, with Chief JUS
tice Waite, her attorney while in Toledo,
aud with other residents Of Toledo, all Of
whom praise her for her devotion to Mr..
Hicks in his life-he was much her senior
and in feeble health-and for her judicious
management of the large fortune he left
her. They all say that Mrs. Hicks is by
no means the extravaganza woman she has
been represented, but that being beautiful
and daring, with great love of notoriety,
she has succeeded in making great show
before tn world upon a sum that many a
less fascinating and polite woman spends
without making a stir. 1t is the opinion
of Mrs Hick IS friends that her love of no.
torie;y led her into this marriage, as so
far us money is concerned she is as great
a catch as the old gentleman.
HOW THEY ARE SPENDING THE
HONEYMOON.
The n Y. "Sun" of Wednesday says:
The state of siege at the Hicks mansion
in West Fourteenth street still continues.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lord occupy the
front bedroom and boudoir running
through the whole depth of the house in
the first story. Their meals are frequently
sent up to them, and on Friday night last
they supped upon WINE, oysters, and tea.
The only drawback is the total exclusion
of sunlight, by reason Of the closed win
dows-a deprivation that has the effect of
changing the naturally rudy complexion
of the bride into paler and more delicate
hue. Mr.. Lord las so far not complained
Of the life he is leading and evinces no dis
position to exchange his condition for any
other. Among the callers at the house
yesterday were several messengers with
letters and notes for Mrs. Lord, and in
more than one case answers were sent
back The pretence that the happy pair
are not in the house, is kept up by the ne.
gro butler only
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

nISsOLUTluS OF COP ARTN GRSuIP. -
- Tn. partnership heretofore existing
between l. B. KAG Ely aud : McCOMNON,
under the ST lie OF /. 3, Kagey 4 CO has this
day been dis lvea by mutual consent. The
stock and accounts have passed into the bonds
OF [. B. KAGEY who will continue the BUSH
ness at the old stand.
AZ l. B. KAGEY,
S. D. MoCOMMON.
January 5th, 1873 janl1-3t@
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11
THOR RENT.-COTTA GE HOUSE and LOT
IN on Main Street, next to grounds of Institu

on Main Street, next to grounds of Institu
ton for D. D & B. Dining Room; Paflor and
one Chamber and Hall warmed by Basemen
Heater. An Office. neatly fitted up for profes.
sional or business man, and entered by side
porch from street. Three Chambers, Dressing
Room Bath Room, Linen Room and Large
Pantry Servants House with Kitchen, two
Bedrooms ana Lumber Room Woodhouse,
Coal Lockers, ;.na Stable for Horse or Cow A
complete aud colG Portable residence and desira-
BILE locali.h. Apply to
nov23-tf. Pr THOMAS D. RANSOM.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

. csTRAYED OR STOLEN From my pasture
y on or about the 10th, inst, a small sorre
mare, about IA hands high, with small white
spotin forehead. Any information that will
lead to her recovery will be thankfully received
and suitably rewarded.
dec2s-tf MRS. T. <. MENRFEE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

The young and old gentlemen, of Staun-
ton, who admired the Dizzy Blondes so
much while here, will be distressed to hear
that they were marched to Jail from Woods
Theatre in Cincinnati Friday night by the
uOlice.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11
g,AIT5 MORE AND OHIO En-

FsAIT MORE AND OHIO EX-
ID PRESS!
Connecting with all the reliable Express
liees ia the United States, Canada and Europe.
RATES LOWER than by ANY OTHER LINE.
~ No transfers between Stauuton. Wash-
ington or Baltimore. Close connections and
quick time to and from all Eastern, Northern,
Western and Southwestern cities.
No charge for delivery. For further infor-
nation apply to
Staunton, Va.
W. H. SNYDER, Route Agent.
janll
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nEsIRABLE ROOMS FOR RENT on Cos.
u pei Hill. For further information apply
at V1Np1oAToR Office, ian4~2t*
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New Advertisements.

IATTLE FOR SALE-The undersigned
~ has for sale "a STOCK CATTLE %
STEERS aud HEiFER. Address
JOHN S. Nc tDRK E.
Midaiebrook,
1anll-1t Augusta Co., Va.
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A <.ssn 1870 Years Oid.

Correspondence VI sotduItoH ArDA'AAoAnJ
SrAUNToN. JAN, 4th. l send you here
with Il coin found In the Colosseum at
Rome during my isit there iE 1878. 1t is
fifteen hundred and sixty nine years old,
having been ia circulation under the Ro-
man Emperor Licinius A. D. 3Q8. The
Custodi n of Ancient coins at the British
Museum in London, to whom l showed it,
showed me another piece OF the same issue
an,. expressed the opinion that NINE and
That owned by the British Government
were the only Two extant At the Nit
in Philadelphia the gentleman i'll charge
examined it and said it was older than any
Roman coin there. | leave it in your care
for week OF SO thai the curious in such
matters may inspect it.
G. A. RICHARDSON.
1.-THE coin is of copper, a little larger
that dime with an excellently preserved
head of the Emperor en- one side, and on
the other male figure holding a spear in
one hand and minute human figure in
the other. A stork stands near the figure.
The we'll nigh defaced inscriptions have
teen submitted to an expert.-EDs. VIM
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RICHMOND.

THE WING CAUCUSES-THE ADJUsTERS
FIX DAY FOR NOMINATING STATE
OFFICERS IN THE LEG
STATURE.
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ID 7. LEFTWICH,
Late of Gillian and Leftwich,]
Grocer and Produce Dealer,

STANTON, VIRGINIA,
Has fresh and desirable stock of Groceries at
the lowest cash prices. Fresh Butter, Eggs, and
all kinds of country produce always on hand,
also superior asso rtment of
TOBACCO, AND CELEBRATED KEY WEST
AND OTHER CIGARS.
Country produce wanted. Customers in town
and country can be supplied with everything in
the line at the very LOW EST G ASH PRICES
ian4-lm -. IL.
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A Mate 10 the $40 Year Coin.

Correspondence OF the Staunton vINDIcAroR. y
WAYNESBORO, Jan. 4.-YOu notice an
English coin of the date Of 1867 with the
head Of Elizabeth on it. Before the war
little girl found one Of exactly similar de-
scription while digging in a garden near
the Blue Ridge Tunnel which was chiefly
built by Irish emigrants. Its medallion
was as distinct as That Oh al American
coin after ten years circulation. | pur-
chased it as curiosity but during the
war, on the cars going to Richmond
loaned it to Mr., Dewitt, then editor
of the 'sIndex'' in Richmond and he lost
it. Could it be the same ~
W. W.
1.-THE coin before it came into Mr.. Burke's
possession was the property of gentle
man from Pennsylvania and is not likely
to be the same. EDS. VIM
Christmas at Miller College.
correspondence of the Staunton V1NDICAToR.)
BATEsYILLE, ALBEMARLE, Jan. l..
Last night Christmas entertainment was
given at the Miller Orphan College, under
the direction of Mr.. 7. Woodroffe. The
grounds were lighted by bonfire for dis
tance of two .undled yards, and after dark
! balloon was sent up. Other amusements
took place inside the building, including
| the handsome rendering OF s.Hark the
herald angels sing,n by Mr.. Fred. Shep-
| herd, accompanied on the organ by Miss
NJ. Lizzie Harris, and the performance of
the overture to the s'Caliph of Bagdad, by
! Mr.. Geo. Woodroffe and father on first and
second volins. A Christmas tree was pre-
pared for the children, which ended the
| festivities. ROX.
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It is a printed rumor that the widow of
A. 7. Stewart is about to marry Rev.
John c. Middletown former rector of Cal
vary church in Stonington, ct. Judge
Hilton denies it, saying she ''has never
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

Thos. II. Ellis. proprietor of the Ellis
House at Bardstown, KY, has taken the
premium by clipping " it'll his widowed step
mother who is fat, pretty and not forty.
This event will go far to ameliorate the
preiudice againt step-mothers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

| Morgan W. Thompson, one Of gang of
desperadoes and murderers of Gentry CO..
| Mo-, was followed to Independence Gray
son county Va, by the sheriff, and arrest
ed Christmas eve. He is described as
| Every handsome and only % years old.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

Father Walters, for the past nine years
pastor of the Catholic church at Grafton,
W. Va, has left there to assume the du-
ties of priest In Mt. de Chantel, Wheeling
He has been succeeded by Father Welsh,
formerly of LeWisburg. w. Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-11

Hon. Jno Randolph Tucker had con-
Jan. Sd, and took their suggestions about
the reduction of the tax on plug tobacco.
The meeting thanked him for his activity
I'M bn ruottor
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Fred Douglass being telegraphed that
Mrs. Sears, the daughter of his former
master was dying in Baltimore, went
there Monday and paid her farewell visit.
He was affected to tears at the kindness
of the family, with whom he has always
held kindly relations, in telegraphing for
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SIdVeSI clldracIof, anu Inoy GnOugnL the
police we're entitled to have any means
granted them by which the fullest inyesti-
cation could be had. They should vote to
allow the presence of counsel.
1t was then decided that other witnesses
would not be examined until Tuesday
| night when counsel for the police, and CITY,
Attorney Elder should be present to con-
duct the examination; after which the.
committee adjourned to Tuesday night.
MR.. JOHN d. EVANS STA EMENT.
On Tuesday night the committee reas-
sembled, except Mr.. Witt who, On being
sent for, replied that he had sick child
and couldn't come, but the committee
might go on, and he might be down after
awhile. Maj. T. g. Elder, City ATTORNEY
represented the prosecution and Mr.. Meade
+. White the defence. A number of spec-
tators were present, including Mayor Raj.
this, several members of the police and
score of citizens.
Mr.. John b. Evans being sworn stated
that on Christmas eve crowd congrapa-
ted at his home with drums, horns. Sc
hallooing for him to come out. Thew on
tered his yard and came upon his porch in
violation Of the ordinances of the town and
OF the proprieties. 1t was between II and
~ O'Clock. On the night of the 25th wiz.
ness was down town and saw a party with
a lighted Transparency and drums march
ing about. Witness went to church and
the procession afterwards passed by the
church much to the annoyance of those
within, Saw no police on either occasion
and no effort to put stop to it.
Cross examined by the City Attorney:
Q.-Wlat do you suppose was the de-
sign of the crowd in the streets I?
Al cannot say what it was intended
lor.
Q.-They were going along promiscu-
ously9
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DR.. 7. S. Lambert, a man Of high social

DR.. T. S. Lambert, man Of high social
position and President of the American
Popular Insurance Co., was sentenced in
NewYork Saturday to FIVE years in the
State prison at hard labor, for swearing to
false returns showing the company's sol
vency. He made speech two hours long.
reading it from manuscript and as usual
in such cases attacked the press.
From 1870 to 1874 the profits to the gov
ernmeht from public lotteries in Austria
prizes won by ticket holders in the same
period amounted to SIG, 100000. In Italy
the net receipts of the Government from
lotteries in three years reached $40 500 900,
while the sum won by the people was $40, )
100000.