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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

AN ALBANY WoMAN's GOODNESS AND
CoURAGE.-The Syracuse Courier has
the following ga rare instance of nerve
and GOODNESS, under trying circumstances,
recently came to our knowledge. A few
weeks ago two sisters were journeying over
Albany from Colorado. They belonged to
a wealthy Albany family, and one Of them
for whose health the journey to Colorado
had been undertaken, was dying of con-
sumption, anxious only to die at home.
The two sisters occupied a compartment
in drawing room car. Just before reach
ing Syracuse the cOnsnmptive's life went
out, and the surviving sister, who was at
tending her, was left alone in the com
partment with her sisters corpse. She
was aware of a rule of the railroad colnpa-
ny that in case of death ON the cars, the
corpse must be removed from the cars at
the first station thereafter. To avoid the
delay that this would entail. she resolved
to conceal all knowledge Of her sisters
death until they should reach Albany. To
the frequent inquiries made at the door of
her compartment by sympathizing fellow
travellers as to her sisters condition, she
gave evasive replies, as also she did to the
train officials. She telegraphed at
the first opportunity to her brother to
mentioning that her sister was dead. He
met her there with her sisters corpse. At
Albany they called hack and assistance
to carry very sick lady, closely yelled.
They drove to their residence and called
an undertaken. The lady certainly showed
nerve equal to the requirements of a bat
tlefield.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

FIsn1RsvILLE, Augusta Va, Aus ust 12 1878.
=: Messrs Lynn 8 Eyler-I purchased last year q
Bickford s. Huffman farmers Fayorite Drill, and
unhesitatingly recommend it to my fellow farmers
for its even and continuous distribution Of Grain
fsit syfR Bshtdr ss%s w Rssf
satisfaction w. BROWN PATTERSON.
NEW Hope, Augusta Va. April End, 1879
ford Huffman Farmers Favorite" Grain, Fertii.
ger and Seed Drill the pas season, and used it in
sowing my crop and that Of others l. soWed Wheat
we'll though some of it was damp. Its,wed a mix
ture Of Timothy and Clover Seed (thouh net elean)
Spring, which was done very regulary.. would not
taKe What gave for my Drill and DC without Of
the Farmers Favortes." y. U. LINE.
FrsHERsvn4LE, Augusta Va, May u, 1879.
Messrs. Lynn & Eyler:-Write down the Far
mers Favorite' Drill bought of you last year as
The gerry best in the country IN every particular.
CANIoELLo. Rock bridge Va. May .4th, 70.
Messls Lynn & Ely Ell purchased last year a
Thoroughly tested it in Grain and Fertilizer and do
recommend it to all farmers as the bes drill in use
so far as have seen. BLACKBOARD HARRIS.
WA1xEsRoRo', Augusta Va, May u, 49,
Messrs Lynn s. Eyler:-I have used the Farmers
Favorite,' (Bickford & HuifmaD) Grain, Fertilizer
and Seed Drill for several seasons and unhesating
~ pronounce it the best Drill ever saw used Have
had experience with the Willoughby, Champion and
Keller Drills. A. M. BOWMAN
MT. TABOR, Augusta Va. May 9th, 1878
Messrs Lynn g. Eyler:-The Bickford & Huffman
Drill bought in 1877 has been used two and
has given perfect satisfaction in every I, spect
JESSE ROLsTON.
RUsRv11LE, Rockingham Va, June End, 10.
Messrs Lynn s. Evler;-I purchased and used !
Bedford & Huffman Farmers ravorfe" Drill in |
1877, and sowed Wheat, Grass Seed and Fertilizer
with it, with regular distribution aud lighter draft
than any Drill ever used. can't sag too mach |
in its dVor, and cheerfuly recommend it to my fe-
low farmers as the best ever used
f. M. TRIMBLE,
Call and see improved Drill for 1879
LYNN & EYLER
iuNe2Q StA1ntop, Va, l
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
THE CHAIR OF NATURAL HISTO
RY AND GEOLOGY AT THE
UNIVERSITY.

We have already expressed the views OF
this paper as to the fitness for, and imror-
tance Of theelsction of DIR. James c. South
all to the chair founded by W. W. Corco-
ran Of Washington, and we believe these
views to be shared generally. We regret to
see by Charlottesville letter in the Rich
mond Dispatch" that ''there is arumor to
the effect that Mr.. Coreoran proposes to
name person for this chair We are sure
that such publication must be as unau
thorized asit is out of place. The great deli
cacy shown by Mr.. Coreoran in making
other munificent gifts to Virginia, forbids
the idea that he has any such act in con-
temptation regarding this one as the wri-
ter suggests. 1t would be a matter of re-
regret to us that even our own favorite
for the position should be indicted into it
under such circumstances az would give
color to the idea of personal considerations
being an element in the choice of the oecu-
pant. Such a consideration finding stand
ing ground in any shape in such election
would be irreparably damaging to the in
f1uence of the Professor as we'll as uufa-
yorable to the high standing of this seat
Of learning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
To Whoever Gave the Ring.

BOYDTON. VA, June 8, 1879.
MY DEAR FRIEND-The ring which
you put in the missionary collection Oh the
Wednesday night of the late Church Coun-
Gil in Fredericksburg is in my possession.
1t was given to me by the treasurer of st.
Georges church toad in building church
for the colored people in Boydton, Va.
The ring has been redeemed to the
amount of $45. This, I should think; is
more than its intrinsic value, but far less
than it's worth to you.
[ hoped to have found youin Fredericks-
burg, but the church officer who saw the
ring dropped into the Lords treasury could
only tell the pew in which you sat. When
he told me he did not believe you lived in
Fredericksburg, this way of communica-
ting with you seemed the best.
So far as know. no one has seen them
scription in the ring.
If you will write to me, ouer 0ny name
you choose, describing the ring, and giving
the letters within, it will afford nae great
pleasure to return your treasure, now
doubly valuable since it has been conse-
Grated to the Lord. You can see that it
will be necessary for me to look at the III
scription, when the ring is applied for, to
prevent imposition.
If the ring is not applied for it will be
placed in the cornerstone of the proposed
church. Your brother in Christ,
r. A. GOODWIN,
Boydton, Mecklenburg CO., Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

The Rev. L. b. Carpenter of Baltimore,
made highly conciliatory address at the
Federal Decoration at Loudon park. La
boring, it appears, under the impression
that the South had requested him to
'get down on my knees and say that the
boys in blue were wrong" he announced
that he would not do so while the
canopy that waves over our heads re-
mains," as such an act on his part
would make ''hell gape' and 'spectres
with bony fingers call attention to the
performance. The confederate Briga-
der" whosoever he is, that made this re-
quest of Mr.. Carpenter will know when
these lines meet his eye that it will not be
granted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

At Lynchburg, Va, home amateur
'sPinalore'' troop of sixty children under
the supervision OF Mrs: John W; Stone, is
at Warrenton Va, has been DELAYED by
the extreme illness of Miss Sadie PAYNE.
second daughter of General VIM. IF
Payne, who was to have taken Appointment
part therein.
DR.. James A. Waddel has resigned his
position as principal of Ann Smith Acade-
my. Lexington: Another principal will be
elected on the 10th of July.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
A correspondent of the "Baltimorean

A correspondent of the "Baltimorean"
writing from Richmond, May 23d, says:
ION Wednesday afternoon last a large and
brilliant assemblage copgregated at St.
Paul's p. E. Church to witness the marri-
age Of Col. Algernon S. Buford, President
of the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, with Mrs. Mary G. Strother, a
daughter of Col. VIM. A. Ross, Of Culpep-
er county, and sister Of DIR. George Ross
OF this city. This is the Colonels third
bride and it is the bride second husband.
Both have grown children, but both are
yet comparatively young, and the lady is
one OF the finest looking in our city. They
left Wednesday evening for bridal tour,
which will extend to the Pacific, in
GLIDING San Francisco and the celebrated
Yosemite Valley.
Mr.. W. W. Corcoran, of Washington.
has been in the habit of spending his sum-
m ers at the White Sulphur Springs, but
this year he has taken one of the cliff cot
tageS at Newport for his family of three
grandchildren and their aunt, Miss Eus-
tiss.
Sam Moseley, a colored employee on the
Chesapeake s. Ohio Railroad was drowned
in Greenbrier river Tuesday,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
STRANGE Scene in the b. S. Senate Wednesday

Mr.. Conkling of N. Y. repealed the
charge of obstructing legislation, and de-
nounced the attempt Of the democrats to
shut off debate. In the course of his re-
marks he charged the other side with bad
faith in not allowing the time taken up by
the Mississippi river commission bill this
morning to be devoted to debate Oh the
army bill, and when he had finished Mr..
Lamar of Miss. rose and said: II will say
to the Senator, that if he intended to inti-
mate that anything have done was not
in good faith l pronounce his statement a
falsehood. which repel with all the un-
mitigated contempt that feel tor the au-
thor Of it." MI. Conkling said he did
not hear the first part Of Mr.. Lamar's re-
marks.
Mr.. Lamar.-I will state what inten-
ded. sir, so there can bs NO mistake.
The presiding officer Mr.. Cockrel) call
ed Mr.. Lamar TO order and MI. Conkling
proceeded: understood the Senator to
state in plain supplementary language
that the statement of mine to which he re-
fers was falsehood. If caught his words
Alright have only to say, this not being
the place to measure with any man the
capacity to violate decency, to violate the
rules of the Senate, or to commit any of
the 1mproprieties of life, 1 have only to
say that II the SenatOr-the member
from Mississippi did impute, or intended
to impute to me falsehood, nothing ex-
cept the fact that this is the Senate would
prevent my denouncing him as black
guard and coward. Applause and
hisses. Let me be more specific, Mr.. Pre-
sident. Should the member from Mississ-
ippi, except in the presence Of the Senate,
charge me. by intimation or otherwise.
with falsehood, would denounce him as
a BLACKBOARD, as coward and liar. The
rules and the proprieties OF the Senate are
the only restraint upon me. 1 do not
think 1 need say anything more, Mr.. Presi-
dent Applause and hisses].
The chair demanded quiet in the CALLER
les
Mr.. LAMAR have only to say that the
Senator from New York understood me
correctly. l did mean to say just precisely
the words, and all that they imported.
beg the pardon of the Senate for the un-
parliamentary language. Itwas very harsh
it was severe; it was such as no good man
would deserve and no brave man would
wear. Renewed demonstrations OF ap-
prevail and dlsapproval
The Chair.-The galleries will becleared
upon repetition of the applause.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

Charles K. Lands, who killed Carruth
at Vineland, N. j., for OBTAINING Mrs.
Lands, has now got divorce on account
of her desertinn. 1t would appear that
Mrs. Lands did not consider her vindica-
tion worth the sacrifice.
Rev. Augustus Watkins, Methodist
preacher who was arrested in Fairfax
some time since for forging a check, and
was subsequently, bailed. has fed the coun-
ty and forfeited his bail bond of $500.
The firm of D. F. Mohler Il Co., of AL
derson, W. Va, is soon to ship 100000 feet
of poplar lumber to New England to be
used in the manufacture of clocks.
Tom Keyser, formerly of Page county,
Va, bought an abandoned claim in Cali
fornia, recently, cheap, and the next day
day took 81 900 in gold out Of it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

A Misunderstanding Young man and

A Misunderstanding young man and
particularly innocent-looking girl seemed
such an ill-assOrted couple On d railroad
train in N evada, thu. IRE interest of the
passengers was aroused, and when it be-
came known THAT they had eloped and had
Just been married, the husband was told
that he could / OF accompany the bride any
further In spite of his protests and the
girls tears, he was put OF at the next sta
ton, and shs was sent lone in charge of a
committee.
Gen. John E. Wool thought he was en-
titled to handsome mouume nt and left
1000 for the erection OF one over his
grave. 1t is to be put up within few
weeks. 1t is made of grey Maine granite
aud ia rs feet high The shaft is single
DR.. Jno. T. Darby, late Professor of
Surgery in the medical department of the
University of New York, died last week.
He was son-in-law of Jno. S. Preston, of
S. c.. and brother-in-laW of Gen. John
Hood, of Texas.
Butter is bringing only cents a pound
at our stores, notwithstanding the pros
pect of a new rebellion at the South
Clarke Va.) Courier.
The amount contributed by Botetourt
towards defraying the expenses of the
great TINKER meeting at Broadway, Va,
was 5000. Roanoke contributed about the
same amount.
The Hartford "Times" states that Prof
A. M. Eoomis, of New Haven, Conn.,,
will spend this summer ut Orkney Springs
Shenandoah county. Va, where he will
act tSmaSfar of of f1,.,
hotel.
DIR. John A. Smith, quarantine officer at
Morgan City, La, who was accidentally
drowned there few days since whilst ii
the discharge OF his duty, as native of
Winchester, Va.
Two illicit stills, run by the Rev. Albert
5. Esmon, a Baptist minister, have been
seized by revenue agents IN jackson coun-
ty. Ala The reverend gentleman escaped
capture himself by flight.
The following gentlemen of Virginia In
situations have been appeintsd Fellows OF
the johns Hopkins University, Baltimore e:
B. Ayres, of Washington and Lee Univer-
sity; G: r. Hemphill, University of Va;
}. r. Med. Irby, same.
Taking the Moffett register returns for
May, of the Richmond, Va, saloon keepers
as basis, it is estimated that the average
gross receipts of each saloon-keeper amour
ted only to two dollars each per day!!
1t is reported that on his way to Buston
this summer President Hayes will visit the
grave of his grandfather, Daniel Hayes,
who lies in an old cemetery at CRANKY
Connecticut.
Judge E. M. Lowe, of Alexandria anc
Judge E H. Lane, Of Louisa, both died
within a few days past.
The 6 ee brier White ., Sulphur were
opened Monday of last week and the baths
thrown open.
Rev. Robt. Collier has left Chicago and
unitariansm and at the age of 6fty-six,
has accepted call to the Church of the
Messiah, in New York, at salary of &C, 900
year.
Five hundred kegs Of lager beer from
Cincinnati and Alexandria, were received
at Lyachburg on Friday.
Mrs. Fannie Rodes widow Of Gen. Dayid
Rodes died at Culpeper G. II. Friday.
Geo. S. Linkenhoker. of Botetourt, was
struck insenslble by lightning last week.
John Harmer Gilmer, a well-known law
yer of Richmond, is dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

John Mercer Langston, LII. D., U. S.
minister to Hayti, died at his post OF yell
low fever few days ago. He was born a
slave in Louisa county, Va, and being
manumitted at six years of age went to
Ohio, where he was educated. He studied
law and was admitted to the Ohio bar in
1854. He was professor IN Howard Uni
versity at Washington, and for time it's
President. He was the author of various
papers on political, literary and scientific
subjects.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

1t will greatly aid those Democrats who
are figuring up the Ohio result to know
that last year, in the election in that State,
the Democratic and Greenback vote COM
bined exceeded the Republican vote by
53.40O. and that the Democratic vote
alone only fell behind the Republican vote
by 3.40O. 1t may not be out of place in
This connection to say that Gen. Ewing, the
present Democratic nominee, is also a
moderate Greenbacker.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

We are panied to see that Senator Hill,
of Georgia, has called Senator Blaine, of
Maine, a liar, with no other provocation
than the mere fact that it was the truth.
Since Senator Burnside. of Rhode Island
rendered the same compliment to Senator
Conkling, of New York, on the same
grounds, nothing more distressing has &C.
CURED in the United States Senate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

We see number OF deserved compll-
ments to the Richmond STANDARD" going
the rounds of the press. We are not sur
prised. AS family journal of high tone,
its talented editor, Il. Watson James, has
secured for it wide field, and in litera-
ture and art it has become an authority to
an extent never before conceded to Vir-
ginia journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

Matrimony received cruel check in
Utah, Saturday, in the sentencing, by an
U. S. Judge, Of Mr.. Geo. r. Reynolds, a
prominent Mormon, to two years in tie
penitentiary and $500 fine for having two
wives. This IS the flrst conviction OF q
Mormon under the act Of 1872.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

When we hear that Hon. Hugh W.
Blair, the Republican Senator elect from
New Hampshire, was worked for by
W. e. Chandler, who circulated
printed documents to defeat the pres
ent incumbent, Senator Wadleigh, we
feel satisfied that he is Republican poll
tician of the flush times of '65 ~.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

The opinion of Mr.. Carpenter, the Re-
publican Senator from Wisconsin, as utter
ed in the Senate, Monday, concerning the
fury system in the Federal courts is worth
recollecting. He said that at present
there was no such thing as trial by jury
in federal courts. The trial was by the
marshal and clerk and they could pack a
jury to convict or acquit as they pleased.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

While harping on taxation it would be
as we'll to remember that man owning a
farm in Jefferson county, West Virginia.
paying eighty-eight cents in the 500 total
tax, Can just cross over the mountain into
Loudoun county, Virginia, and have to
pay total.tax of only eighty cents, and if
he wants it easier still he can come to
Augusta county where it is only seventy
seven and half cents. And yet West
Virginia has no debt of any consequence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20

II, as John Russell Young writes, Gen.
Grant does not want the Republican nom
ination, you may count ON an ''oficial''
solid South for Secretary Sherman.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
New Advertisements

ESTRAY COW.-A red and white Cow branded
L - c." on the hip Any information may
be sent to
june20-1t MRS. N. X. TROUT.
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OTIS FOR sALE.-Under the tr.at deed from

T OTIS FOR SALE.-Under the trat deed from
IL VIM. Easton and wife. of A ri :, 1877, and
5ie decree of the Circuit Cour, in | acs n Nc. VS.
Easton &C., offer fer sale privately subject to tha
49, sold lands Of he Selma state former
gHESSss# ly owned by D. R. Wi Hams lying ON
TSy59a&sE the Churchvilie road. >Orth of and
asssssaSssssAs near the city OF Staun:on-
One tract containing 40 acres, alb ut one half in
timber the remainder in blue grass aid clover, eS
just opposite the city property containing the springs
which supply the Water Works, and is one of the
finest building sites about the city, commanding an
extensive and beautiful prospect
Being desirable lot for paSturage | propose to
rent it for that purpose until sold.
The other tract containing 1914 acres runs back
from the turn Of the Churchville road, between
Judge Hendren's and the Frazier orchard to the old
Stribling's road and may be divided into lots front
ing street giving fine locations for bui ding. and
quite convenient for pasture.
The fencing being in need of repairs will rent
this tract for pasture for crop of wheat or oats
and allow for such repairs
Unless sooner sold on private terms will offer the
lauds publicly at the court house in Staunton on
Saturday, July the 26th, 1879,
for ten per cent. cash and balance at g. 12and IS
months
THOMAS d. RANSOM.
iune2O tbs Commissioner.
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E,NGLISH, CLASSICAL AND
IL MATHEMATICAL
HIGH SCHOOL,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA,

For the last 10 years Principal of Brookve Acade-
envy, Maryland.
Mr.. Coleman proposes to open in the city OF
Staunton, on Monday, September 22d, 1879, High
School for BOYS The school is designed to prepare
boys for entering college or to supply them wi h
thorough practical English education. The number
An experience of twentysix years in teaching with
marked success, enables the principal to appeal
with confidence for patronage.
Circulars containing full particulars as to terms
and other details, are in course OF preparation ana
will soon be distributed.
As it will be impossible for MI. Coleman to re-
move with his family to Staunton before the middle
of july he refers IN the meantime TO DR.. Carter
Berkeley Messrs Frank Berkeley, Hugh Powell,
T. B. Coleman and Capt G. D. Mccoy.
june20-5m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-20
First Sales of New Wheat in Baltimore and
Richmond,

AIbb GNleS VI NcW W ucdb III DdlGluOre duQ
Richmond,
We have to announce that the first in
stAllment of the new crop Of wheat made
its appearance at the Corn Exchange YES
terday, where samples were offered by the
receiver. Mr.. Thomas J. Tull, commits
sion merchant, who sold it at SIPS per
bushel to Messrs Tyson & Brother, mil
lers. The grain was raised in Northum-
berland county, Va, by J. @. Robertson
and graded 'tgood - The first new wheat
last year was received by the same mer-
chant on the 14th of June. just two days
earlier. and sold at So per bushel, grading
only "fair. "-Baltina0re American, June
18th.
Capt. j. W. Fisher, of the firm of Fish
er & Wayles formerly Fisher s. Elam),
offered on the Richmond Corn and Flour
Exchange to-d,y 100 bushels of prime new
Fultz wheat, raised by John McGill, of
Petersburg, on his farms in the county of
Dinwiddle. This sample being the first of
the season excited quite an interest on
Change. and was eagerly examined and
handled by every member. The color was
excellent and the grain in fine dry order,
and experts pronounced it prime. No sale
was made of it on Change, but after
Change it was taken to the Gallego Mills
and there sold at $1.28 per bushel.
1t is an interesting coincidence that OH
18th of June, 1878, Capt. Fisher then
Fisher & Elam) offered on 'Change the
first new wheat of red; and it was sold after
Change On the same day at 1.35 per BUSH
el.-Richfnond State, June 18th.
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TUESDAY, the LIST day of July, 1879,

in front of the Curt House in Stanon to sell at pub
lie auction for cash. one (8) horse power Robinson
machine Grain Separator AMI mounted Pitts power,
one bay horse, one bay mare, one sorrel mare and
Machine Company, $6j,l2 cents with interest from
April 6, 1878, and for costs. -
June IL, 1879. WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
iunlS st Trustee.
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HOLlNAS'S LIVER PAD

IJOIMAS'S LIVER PAD,
w. r. TYREE, SOLE AGENT,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
- gsad the following CERTIFICATES:
STANTON, VA, May 18th, 1879
W s. TYGas,
Dear Sir:-It gives me pleasure to
state bhsss Soafs weeks ago was suffering very
much wi h DfSrT&0sa, e%sslSSd presume from an
ilnfe NE t6ver, purchased enc of Holmans Liver
Pads and applied il as dlrecsed. and experienced
Immediate relief also ind that ii relieved at once
fGchtng sensation thar WAS all over my body and
gave great deal Of trouA al times l cheerful
Y recommend the Pad for any disease they claim it
ees&e<iy for.
Very Respectfully,
c. E. DUDROW,
nssyi6 Passenger Agent B. & o. R. R. .