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Senten ced to the Penitentihry.

Roadside thieves received warning, az
far as Aug usta is concerned, by two sen.
fences in the County Court this week. A
few days ago Virgil Shultz, a respectable
citizen of Highland, drove his wagon with
a load to StauntOn. After disposing of
the freight he started back home, and a
few miles out of town was walking behind
his wagon, having his pocket book out
looking at his bills, and holding twenty
dollars in money in his hand. Two ne.
groes came up and pulled out six cards
common school Reward of merit' cards,
on the back Of one of which little pic
ture was pasted. The trick was to get
the victim to bet on picking out the card
having the picture. Failing to induce
Shultz to bet the negroes snatched the
money out Of lis hand and ran off, deter
ring him from pursuit by threats. He re-
turned to town, and communicated de-
scription of the unknown negroes to
Chief of Police Crowder, who, with Officer
Hounihan, arrested the men the next day.
They proved to be James Goodloe and
Jack Williams, two negroes who had Just
performed similar feat IN Huntington:
W. Va. They were convicted here Tues
day and sentenced to six years each in the
penitentiary.
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Monday was st. Johns day and the an
nual election Of officers took place in the
Masonic lodges.
Stanton lodge elected the following Of
ficers: J. Howard Wayt, M; J. A. Coch-
ran, ST. W.; Jacob Bumgardner, Jr. W.;
James Ker, Sec; p. II. Trout, Treasurer;
A. T. Robertson, ST.. Deacon; A. A, Esk-
ridge, il. Deacon; Rev. II. II. Phillips,
Rev. j. Q. Wheat and Rev, Thos. Briley,
Chaplains.
Stevenson Commandery No. s, K. T.
elected the following officers: W. H. II.
Lynn, Eminent Commander; Arsta Hoge,
Generalissimo W. L. Bumgardner, Cap
tain General; E. L. Ide, Prelate; W. L.
Lushbaugh, ST.. Warden. ]. II. Wayt, Jr
Warden, James Ker, Warder, and James
F. Patterson, Recorder,
Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 2 has
elected the following officers: w. FL. II
Lynn, M. E. High Priest; Chas. S. Arnall
3. King; Carter Berkeley, e. Scribe; /
Witt, Treasurer, and James Ker, Secre.a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

WAINEsBoRo ITEMs.-The. Waynesbo.
70 Tribune" of Wednesday, furnishes
the following items;
Church Notes-Rev. DR.. J, G. Hume, of
Norfolk, preached to good congregations
at the Baptist church both morning and
night last Sunday, though there were SER
vices at both the other churches.
Personal.-Mr Joseph Pelter received a
few days since postal from Mr.. Ned.
Echols, postmarked Rome, Italy, ':describ-
ing the country as one FLOWING with milk
and honey'' and urging him to come over;
but as Mr.. Pelter is in the midst Of his
harvest. he will not accept the invitation
for some weeks yet.
Tall Wheat.-Mr. A. G. Fry left in this
office, on yes. erday, stalks of wheat from
a neighbouring farm which measured feet
II inches.
an international Laaon party represent
ing Rome, Britannia, China, Turkey, as
we'll as modern nations. will be given at
Waynesboro on the night of July 4th, for
the benefit of the Methodist church.
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STAUNTON HOUSE OF DELEGATES
This body met at the usual hour last Sat-
urday night. A number of ladies were
present and the flibustering over the pro-
posed adjournment was very animated, the
long timers and the vacationists showing
much parliamentary tact. But the inge-
nuity of the obstructionists finally result
ted in temporary triumph and by the
ruling Of Speaker pro tenn Brooke the sub
ject was postponed for further action to-
morrow night, when it is expected both
parties will bring out their strength and it
is thought the advocates of recess and re-
trenchment will succeed in carrying their
point and relieving their constituents of
the expense of a summer session.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

THE LAW FOR NOTARIEs PUBLIC
The following, we are requested by one of
their number to publish, is a law passed
last March by the Legislature, and which
is little known by the gentlemen in
tereSted
And each notary public shall keep an
account, in which shall be entered the
name of every person from whom he has re-
ceived fees and taxes for the transaction
of business, and the amount of such fees
and taxes, which shall include an account
of all fees and taxes received by him for
the year ending the LIST day of September
Of each year. He shall swear to the same
before the judge Of the county OF corpora
tion court of his county or corporation,
and file it in the clerks Office of said
court, which clerk shall forward a certi-
fed copy thereof with his returns to the
Auditor of Public Accounts.
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENTS.-On Friday
last Frank Leake, of Staunton,a brake
man on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Railroad,
fell from his freight train, coming west,
near Fishersville and was badly crushed.
No bones were broken but the flesh and
muscles of his leg from near the hip down
we're lacerated by the wheel. He was car
ried to the residence OF his widowed mo-
Their in West End, where he died from the
effects On Sunday last. He was young
man, only about twenty three or four years
Of age, and had been OH the road several
years. His remains were taken to Green
wood, in Albemarle county, for interment.
A little boy aged three years, son of Mr..
VIM. Floyd, near Stribling Springs. died
on Sunday last from injuries received by
falling into kettle of hot water the even
ing before.
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DEATH IN ARIZONA.-The friends OF
MI. Samuel Fl. Weir have just been in
formed by telegram of his death, which
occurred on the 18th inst, at Gillett, Ari-
IONA Territory. Mr.. W. left Rockbridge
eight years ago and after spending year
in Califol MIA settled in Arizona where he
has been since actively engaged in business.
He was gallant Confederate soldier and
was esteemed in his native county as a high
toned, generous-hearted young man and
his death will be heard of with great sor-
row by his friends in Augusta, of which
he had a large circle. He was a connec-
ton Of our countyman, MI. Hugh F.
Lyle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

A DELIGHTFUL DAY IN CONTEMPLA-
TIoN.-The Sunday School of st. Francis
Church will have picnic on next Thurs
day, the Fourth Of July, at the fair
grounds. There will be plenty of music.
dancing, riding, rowing and other inno-
cent amusements. and the best order will
be preserved. The ladies Of the school will
have all kinds of refreshments on the
ground, to be disposed of at reasonable
prices, and the admission is only Is cents.
1t will be a most delightful way of spend
ing the day.
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Reeollections Of Decoration Day.

Our exchanges still bring us some notl-
ces about decoration day in Staunton. Inc
Danville ''News'' has these among others
were most ,lavishly. provided for by the
resident military, the captains and lieu
tenants OF the visiting brethren, among
| whom were Captain Gerst and Lieutenant
NOEL, of Oanvllle were invited by Captain
| w. l.. Bumgardner to his private resi-
dence to dine. The hospitality of the
Captains family was perfectly bountiful
and most sumptuouS dinner was set be-
fore his guests, and champagne flowed
! freely. The presence Of several young
| ladies tended to make time fly most pleas
antly; and two hours were consumed in
| eating, drinking and interchanging ideas.
| After describing the leave taking at the
cars the News" says:
| So pleased were our boys with Staunton
| and its good people they were 10th to leave
and several of them remarked they wanted
to stay there always.
The Charlestown Free Press says of
the day in Staunton that 1.-THE decorations
were elaborate, the military display grand,
the crowd immense and the hospitality
Stauntonian,' and adds:
put in some demi-semi-quavers as it put
on airs during their excursion to Staunton
last week, for its music has been very high
ly complimented, and it was accorded the
second pest of honor in the procession.
Prof. Turner, the leader of the ''StoneWall
Band' and Nestor of Band music in old
Virginia. was profuSe in his commenda-
tions of its performances. The members
of the Band, by anybody who does not
40
would be regarded as eXtravagant in their
expressions of praise Of the bounteousness
OF the provision made for the entertain
ment of the military and musicians. We
are sure, as was once remarked by Shebas
queen, 'sthe half has not been told.'
The Winchester News says:
The W. L. 1. had pleasant trip to
Staunton, to attend the memorial services
last Friday. All the boys are extravaganza
in their praise of the hospitality extended
to them by the military and citizens of
that city. They were handsomely cared
for by Mr.. Cartmell at the American Ho-
tel.
An extraordinary case Of military absti-
nence is noted by the Harrisonburg Reg
ister'' as follows:
On memorial day at Staunton, after the
Harrsonburg Guards had made for the
train to return home, a liberal supply of
s'Bumgardner's old rye. '''all nicely bottled
was sent as a present to the company by
Captain VIM. l.. Bumgardner. The liquor
was accepted with many thanks, but
strange to say, not a cork was popped at
the time or while the train was passing to
this place.
Waddell of the Charlottesville "Chroni-
cle'' who came over to his old town to see
how she came out, endorses the affair as
every imposing and says of Capt. Henry |
L. Hoover's address that sit was in fine
aste and admirably delivered.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MEDICINE
No preparation has ever performed such marvel
lous cures OF maintained SO wide reputation, as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, which is recognized
as the worlds remedy for all diseases of the
throat and lungs. Its long continued series OF won
derful cures in all climates has made it unver-
sally known as a STE andreable agent to employ.
Against ordina ny colds, which are the forerunner
of more serious disorder it acts speedily and surely
always relieving suffering and often saving life
The protection it affords. by its timely use, in the
throat and lung disorders of Children makes it an in
valuable remedy to be kept always on hand in every
home No person can afford to be without it. and
those who have once used it, never will From their
knowledge of its composition and effects, Physicians
use the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively in their
practice. and Clergymen recommend it. 1t is abso-
utely certain in its remedial effects and will always
cure where cures are possible.
mayA-11t FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

COMPLIMENT TO A VIRGINIA TEACH
ER.-We learn from the Paris, Kentucky
:sCitizen' that at the closing exercises of
the Garth Female Institute, in that city
on Friday, Rev. Dr.. Pratt, of Central
University delivered the address, after
which the pupils presented Prof. Chas. d.
Young, Ia son Of David, S. Young, of
Staunton,) with splendid gold-headed
cane, as token of their high appreciation
OF him as their teacher. The presenta-
ton was made Ey Miss Hannah Price, and
Prof. Young responded in a few well timed
remarks.
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School Items.

The Highland Recorder has the fol
lowing notice of it's school girls:
Miss Minnie J. Rodgers, daughter OF
W. G. Rodgers. Esq, Hightown, passed
most creditable examination at the com
mencement exercises of Prof. MlllerS
school. Staunton-stoOd 100 an the shade IN
all her studies. The Misses Patterson, Miss
Sheridan, and Miss Gwin, all came out A
No. |. as do all Highland girls in anything
they undertake.
The Danville News says:
Misses Blanch and Bette Gillian are at
home. They came yesterday from Staun-
ton School.
Miss MAGGIE Harvey, daughter of r. G.
Harvey, Esq, little Miss hunger, daugh-
ter of Louis Burger, deaf mutes. Eugene
Arthur. deaf, arrived home yesterday
from the Staunton institution for the deaf,
dumb and blind. They were all looking
well and cheerful as they allghted from
the train in North DanvIlle.
Mr.. Charles o. Bowen, of Texas, ID
COMPANY With his sister, Miss Nellie May
Owen. who has been attending school at
Staunton. arrived in the city yesterday
and are visiting their aunts, Mrs. W. T..
Clark and Mrs. o. N. Allen on Main st.
In the distinctions awarded at the clos
ing of the Wesleyan Female Institute last
week we should have noticed that distinc-
lions for good conduct were given Misses
Josie Richards, Blanch Bnckner and Ada
Reese.
We have received programme of the
commencement exercises at Bristol (Ienn)
Female Academy, in which Madame Ruhl
qvel know in Staunton is musical dlrec-
tress. In the programme we find among
the performers the names OF Misses Bertha
and Nellie Ruhl, her daughters.
The Culpeper ''Times'' has the follow
ing school item;
One day last week DR.. Vaughan recelv
ed received telegram from Staunton re-
auestlng him to come there Immediately
and take charge Of a seminary about to OF
established at that place. The Doctor
complied with the request. but we have
not learned definitely whether he Will as
sumo control of the school or not.
The Greenbrier "Independent" closing
its account of the exercises at the Lewis
burg Female Institute expresses the hop
that Lewisburg will soon become the
Staunton of West Virginia"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

BETROTHAL.-A short time since Mr..
Ferdinand Loeb, of the popular firm OF
Loeb Bros. here, paid a lengthy visit to
Philadelphia. of which the object may be in
ferred from the following announcement
made in accordance with the customs of
the Hebrews:
Engaged Ferdinand Loeb of Loeb
Bros, Staunton. Va, to Miss Dora Joseph
of Philadelphia.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

THE CLOVER CRoP.-A sample of clover
four feet ten inches high, grown within
two miles of Staunton, has been left at
this office.
On the farm of Mr.. S. A. Hoshour be-
low town in one field of wheat the clover
choked off the wheat making a thin crop
of the grain and full yield of the grass.
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County court.

The attendance on this term of the court,
which commenced on Monday, was very
small in consequence Of the harvest. The
following is summary Of the business
transacted:
Probate.-Martha A. Coyner qualified as
the adm'x of H. H. Coyner. decd. The
will of Adeline Peace was admitted with
r. G. Peace as ex'r.
Roads-J. S. Austin was appointed a
commissioner to report upon the advisable
ity of putting down one of McCue's sub
merged fords at the Patterson Forge Ford
on South River. Daniel Shaw Was appoin-
ted road surveyor of precinct 81 South
River district.
Assaults. james Eubank was fined SIS
for an assault upon G. w. Burruss of the
Variety Springs. VIM. and A. j. Echard
were indicted for an assault.
Borrowed Plunaage.--- Hamilton,
colored, and most dilapidate G looking
prisoner, was given twenty-one days in Jail
and three doses of ten lashes each for being
found in possession of some clothing stolen
from Mr.. E. H. Harrison.
4 Little Convict. "A little negro boy not
apparently more than fourteen years of
age was arraigned on the charge of break
ing into the store of Mr.. E. Kagey, at
Weyer's Cave station, on two separate &C.
casions. The persistent but diminutive
thief was awarded ten years for the two
cases.
PersonaI.-Revs. F. II. Gaines and j. B.
Haskell were licensed to celebrate the rites
of matrimony. At the request of Consta-
BILE Crosby of Beverley Manor, his official
powers were revoked.
License.-A license to retail liquor was
granted to John A. Fisher at Craigsville.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

PAY YOUR TAXEs.-The last Legisla-
ture of Virginia passed law, which was
approved on the 18th day of February,
1878, requiring the Board of Supervisors
to publish a full list Of all delinquent tax
payers, whether it be for real and personal
property or capitation tax.
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Church Notes.

On Sunday week Rev. A. S. Moffett of
Loeb Willow church ordained and INSTALL
ed as deacons of that congregation, Messrs.
Jacob A. Hanger and John M. Bear.
Rev. F. I'll. Gaines, late of Ebenezer
Presbytery, KY, who was received into
Lexington Prespytery at it's last session,
has assumed the care Of Hebron church
near..Swoope's Depot.
Rev. W. d. Morton, of Morganfeld,
KY, preached in the First Presbyterian
church here Sunday morning and night.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

SABBATH SCHOOL ORGANIZED.-Last
Sunday Rev. DIR. Manly organized Sab
bath school OF Middle River. The follow
ing officers were elected: Supt. r. B.
Hundley; Asst. Supt. Isaac Helper; Secre-
tary and Treasurer. - Roudabush; Libra
rian, Get. Sherman: Chorister, T. M. Rey-
nolds.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

DEGREES CONFERRED ON MEMBERS OF
ing of the Board of Visitors of Washing
ton and Lee University this week the de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred
upon Rev. Givens B. Stricken of Thinking
Spring in Augusta and Rev, J, Rice Bow
man, of Harrisonbug, than whom could
not have been found two more fitting re-
cipientS,
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A MEXICAN HOTEL,
II STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
FOR SALE AT COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By
virtue OF the decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, entered on the 18th day Of March, 1875 in
the suit of Mason VS. Brown, &c. the undersigned
one OF the Commissioners named in said decree will
proceed in front of the Court House, of Augusta
county, in Staunton, on
Tuesday the 9th day of July. 1878,
at y O'Clock NJ. to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder that very valuable property known
as the American Hotel in the city OF Staunton, Va
directly opposite the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Depot. The Hotel is a large brick building, three
stories above the basement, containing about 40
rooms, independent OF offices, dining room kitchen
and Store-roomS, and has every convenience for a
first class hotel Besides the hotel there are upon
the lot large and commOdiouS stables. In addition to
the lot upon which situated the hotel and stables
there is large lot across the railroad track contain
ing about five acres belonging to and sold with the
hotel property. The hotel is now kept in good style
and enjoying fine patronage.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten (10) per centum of the
purchase money will be required in cash at the time
OF the sale, fifteen Q5) per ceutum in four months
from day OF sale, and as to the residue upon credit
OF one, two and three years from the day of sale
bonds with approved personal security, bearing inter
est from the day OF sale, will be required for the
deferred payments, and the legal title will be retam-
ed as ultimate security.
Fl. NJ. BELL,
June1-tdS Commissioner
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SHIPPED FOR ENGLAND.-Last week
the Norwegian bark ''Knudwig" which
cleared from Richmond for Liverpool,
took consignment of manganese shipped
boro.
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CoRRECTIoN.-In the list of distinctions
awarded in.Mrs. w. B. Johnson's school,
published at the close of the session there
should have appeared the name of Mary
Ryan, who, during the whole session stood
Her name Was omitted through inadver-
teQc0.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

THE SONS OF JONADAB EXCURSION to
Alton, Friday, was not washed out by the
rain. but on the contrary the small compa-
nv that went enjoyed themselves greatly
There Was music, a good ballroom and
dancing to while away the time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

NOT GoING.-The Staunton Artillery
at their company meeting. Friday night,
voted that. while desirable, it was not exact
" convenient to go to the Edlnburg cele-
hration of the Fourth OF July.
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THE WHEAT OF AUGUSTA, as all &C
counts represent, is fuller in the head, and
in quantity larger than 1t Las been for
many years.
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BALTIMORE, June 24th.-Saes to-day Of 5000
bushels new Southern wheat-fair to good dryred at
s11o@sl.15 Sales 200 bushels good red old stock
at $1.13@l$1.15.'
RICHMOND, June N.-Sales of very good new
Fultz wheat at $l.10.
[London Correspondence OF the ". Y. "1TneS."]
LONDON, June Sh 1851 generally endeavor
about this time of the year to gather some informa
ton respecting the harvest prospects in England for
the benefit of yOnr agricultural readers If had
written three or four weeks ago on this subject l
should have had to report that everything promised
an unusual large yield OF grain-the grass crops hav-
ing already been far beyond the average. But a
long and obstinate spell of cold and wet weather
changed the aspect OF the present crops, and now
it is quite certain that our harvest will be but poor
one. This is undoubtedly a great misfortune for
England, and it comes at time when all branches of
very fine harvest can only say that it will be wan
ted in Europe. Russia has not grown much more
grain than she wants, and the yield here viii be
antic for what she needs to make up her deficient
supply of food And then recollect that it is not for
her hand to United States ports. The sale OF Amer
can beef Is simply enormous. considering that even
il not quite unknown. And now we pay something
like $20,0O000O a year for American beef, and the
business Is CONSTANTLY Increasing. So that for the
"stalf OF me- and large proportion OF the meat
consumed, this country must now depend very
greatly on the United States. These are the facts
u1dW HoH tucHl WHdt cOIclllSlOIS you Will LuClC
is one conclusion which should be disposed to
draw namely tina; this state of affairs must inevta
bly, restore your lost prosperity. 1t is an i'll wind
that blows no one any good. Foreign capital must
necessarily pour into the country making up in a
large measure for the losses Of the last few years.
and infusing new life and energy into all depart
rise tomorrow. The recovery Of trade in America
does not now depend upon accident Or artificial
causes but it is being produced by fixed laws for
there are such things in connection with the COM
mercal as well as the physical world, although they
are not by any means what the political economists
suppose them to be.
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MARROW EsCAPE.-On Saturday night
last at ali early hour Mrs. Margaret Gil
lock, No, 100. Greenville Avenue, turned
down kerosene lamp III her chamber very
low and left the room. While the family
were sitting in lower room the alarm of
fire was given and on going up the lamp
was found to have burst and set the room
ON fire. Some dresses and the bed clothing
were burnt before the fam es could be ex-
tinguished. 1t is supposed that current OF
air must have blown down the chimney OF
the lamp and caused the explosion. as nc
| one was near the lamp nor even in the
room when the accident occurred.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-06-28

ASSAULT WITH AN AXE.-A coloted
woman, daughter of Andy Wade, living
near New Hope. was committed to jail
Wednesda by Magistrate G. B. Conner,
upon the charge of cutting VIM. Clayton
with all axe, and making wound some
three inches long on his head. 1t appears
that quarrel had existed between the
wonans father and the elder Claytor
about killing one Of Wade's turkeys, and
Wade refused to allow him to pass through
his land. Andy and the elder Clayton
got INTO difficulty about it, when the
latter was succored by VIM. Clayton,
James Clayton and Barber The woman,
seeing the odds against her father, ran up
and threw an axe into the CROW d, striking
VIM Clayt9r as stated.