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

SENATOR DAVID DAVIS ON THE
ARMY.-Senator David Davis, of. Illinois,
in acknowledging the receipt of the resolu-
tions of joint caucus of the democratic
members of the General Assembly of that
State indorsing his votes on the army bill,
writes:
''It is hardly necessary for me to say
that I am in favour of perfect freedom of
elections from the interference or the pre-
sence of any part of the army at the polls,
because the opinion was emphatlcally ex-
pressed on the floor of the Senate. This IS
a government of legal authority, founded
on the constitution and the laws made in
pursuance thereof. One of the grievances
of which our forefathers complained was
that the king had quartered troops on them
aud sought by military power to coercs
them into submission. It is little less than
a public scandal, after a century Of nation
al existence, that any party could venture
to ask the peoples approval of a species of
tyranny that is forbidden in England and
wherever else the parliamentary principle
is respected
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

4 REMARKABLE BREACH OF PROMISE
case has been tried in London. Mr.. Jack
con contracted to marry Miss Paris. Sub
sequently he became insane, whereupon
Miss Paris sued him for not marrying her,
and has actually recovered $3.50. The
Lord Chief Baron ruled that the action
'dant's lunacy did not make bit of differ
'snce. 1t was argued that so far from be-
ing incapacitated for marriage by his lu-
macy, he all the more needed wife to
take care of him. The thing was settled
upon purely abstract principles. 1t was
nothing that poor Mr.. Jackson couldn't
be married; that no clergyman would
marry maniac. 1t was shown that Mr..
Jackson was rapidly recovering, and when
restored to his senses might marry Miss
Paris, but that didn't change the verdict.
Miss Paris got her $3.50. - ~
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I T. G. Packard, the tenor Of the Carl
Rosa troupe, was found wandering the
streets Of Dayton, Ohio, last week, de-
ranged. Jacob Graft, another noted tenor
singer, was found In the streets of Now
York, Wednesday night, with two shot
wounds in his head, making very dan
gerous injury. '.~
The Marquis of Lorne is having two
beautiful cars built for him IN Troy at a
cost of $4,000. One is to be used as sit
ting-roem, the other for smoking. Their
fittings are luxurious, and they are made
to run on any road. They will bring the
Marquis and Princess to this country.
There is sensation in Pittsburg over
the arrest of DR.. J. Z. Pershing, President
of the Pittsburgh Female College, for
shing, who stands high, denies the charge
and asserts that it is prompted by malice.
AS an item of interest, especially to
those who have never given much atten-
ton to this important subject, it may be
stated that i'll the little county OF Motto
way. Virginia, within the past ten years,
northern and European settlers have pur-
chased lands to the amount Of $l23, 1000.
Col. S. S. Bradford and 3. johnson Bar
boar were in Charlottesville last week en-
deavoring to secure the right Of way of
the Charlottesville and Rapidau railroad
from land owners in that vicinity.
Marion Hovey, of Boston, proposed to
give the Harvard Medical school $4,000
if it's advantages would be offered on equal
terms to women. The trustees of the
school decided that it was inexpe lient to
accept the offer.
Judge Asa Packer, of Pennsylvania, in
his will left Washington & Lee University
81 1000, besides releasing a bond of the col
lege for 81, 1000 held by him.
WiIburn Waters, famous hunter of
White Top Mountain in Southwestern
Virginia, died few days ago from can
Ger. He was as noted for his devout pietv
as for his craftsmanship.
Gen. Bradley 7, Johnson, who is leaving
Richmond to reside in Baltimore. has sold
his residence in the former city to COL r.
r, Swepson for $780, 600.
Nine children in all have died of drink
ing water from the poisoned brook at Is
land Pond Vt. Twenty-seven in all were
poisoned. ~.
The farm known as Lammermoor, in Es
sex county which before the war sold for
$40 900. was sold Monday last at auction
for $3.50.
The ladies Of Warrenton, Fauquier, will
NIT uPinafnre'' on the stage on the 10th
INST. with J. Y. Bassell as ''Sir Joseph"
Miss Della Wheeler, an aged lady, sister
If Vice President Wheeler, died suddenly
1t Malone, N. Y, few days ago.
Gen. Jubal Early and Maj. Robt. W.
Hunter have been appointed visitors at
;he Virginia Military Institute.
DIR, Robt German, a we'll known physi-
ian Of Leudon CO., Va, is dead. 4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

THE SOLDIERS GRAVES OF THE FRAN
'Co-GERMAN WAR.-In conformity with
the engagement entered into by France
and Germany in 1851, Ito keep up the tombs
of soldiers buried in their respective terri
tories. the French Government has taken
action in 1,438 commupes, situated in
thirty-six departments, and containing the
remains Of 81 1896 victims of the war; 3D.
1859 French and q 876 German soldiers hav-
ing separate sculpture, while &c, 661 bodies
whose nationality could not be positively
distinguished, have common graves. Mu-
inequalities and private committees have
erected $40 monuments, families 8S, and
Germany SO. The French Government
has constructed Is large ossuaries, with
imposing ornaments, at an expense of 1872!
476 francs. The total outlay has been g.
2B7, 1896 francs, and there will be an annual
vote for the conservation of the graves
and memorials. <'e "a
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

A STRANGE CASE OF BLooD-PoIsoN-
ING.-Recently Miss Hannah, daughter of
Mr.. Nicholas Irving, formerly of the Erie
boiler shop, and resident Of the Oakland
side of the river, while sewing on some
'colored calico, felt one of her thumbs COM
menced feeling sore. She thought very
little of the circumstance until day or
so afterward, when, her hand commenced
swelling, and presenting a dangerous as
pect, physician was called, who, after
examination, pronounced it a case of
blood-poisoning. His theory was that the
poison was impaired to the system by the
needle passing through the dye-stuffs in
the calico, and by frequent pricking
into the thumb. minute particles of the
cloth adhering to the needle. At this
writing the arm is fearfully affected and
swollen, and the physician in attendance
fears that amputation may be necessary.
Miss Irving IS very estimable young lady,
and her host of friends hope for speedy re-
covery. SusQueha1,1aa Gazette.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

GOVERNOR CoLQUITT CALLED TO PLY
MOUTH CHURcH.-W Governor A. II.
Colquitt, of Georgia, was in Brooklyn on
the 22nd Of May 1.-THE children's anniversa-
ry day. he went about from one spot to an
other viewing and gathering armies OF
Sunday school children, and visited, among
other places, Plymouth Church; where he
was introduced to Pastoral Helper S. B.
Halliday. AS the Rev. Henry Ward Beech
er was to be absent in Montreal en- the fol-
lowing Sunday, Mr.. Halliday asked Cover
nor ColqHatt to speak from Plymouth
Church pulpit in the evening to Mr. Beecl.-
er's congregation, suggesting that the act
would have good effect in healing up old
war differences. Governor Colquitt CON
sented, ard Mr.. Halliday was happy, for
otherwise he would himself have had to
preach. The Governor, it, appears, did
not take it into consideration that his APP
pearance in the pulpit would be deemed a
recognition of Henry Ward Beecher, and
might make the South little hotter for
him on his return home. so that, after
thinking over the matter for twenty -four
hours, he backed out. In the ameantime,
however, it became pretty we'll known that
he had consented to appear, and there was
much rejoicing among Mr.. Beecher's
friends. 1t is said that the news was con-
veyed to Mr.. Beecher in Montreal, and
that he was much delighted. Now every
body wants to know why Governor Colquitt
didn't preach in Plymouth pulpit. -Ba2ti-
more american.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Mr.. Hayes complains that under the bill
he vetoed ''all that will be left to the Su
pervisors Is the permission to have sucE
oversight of the elections as political par.
ties are in the habit of exercising" A
few Democrats knocked down and drag
ged aroundawhile previous to being carried
off to the calaboose, is probably the Presi.
dents idea of the real authority of SUI
peryisOr under the constitution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

CRAzED BY EXPULSION FROM CHURCH.
Geo. Hoover, who lives three miles north
of Millville, Ind, and formerly one OF tne
pillars of the Tunkard Church, LOSE ms
wife about a year ago, and hardly SIX
months passed before he married han-
dolph county lady. Hoover's action so IN
censed the members of his church That ne
was driven out of it. The expulsion so
preyed upon the old mans MUD that ne
became deranged. His wife stands by
him and administers to his every want
Indianapolis Sentinel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The INDICATOR says the above, (the
making readjustment an issue in the
Commonwealth Attorneys election in
Wash ington County, when 1t knows, or
should know, that the Re-adjusters of that
county in meeting assembled declined to
run ticket at the May election, and if
the Funders ran one it was certainly not
nnounced.-Richnaond Wing.
The VINDICAToR knows nothing of the
county meeting alluded to but does know
that it has read from four different
sources accounts stating that Mr..
Geo. w. Ward, editor of the Abingdon
"Virginian." a re-adjuster paper, was de-
feated by Mr.. q. F. Trigg, and that the
issue of re-adjustment was squarely made
between the two. If Mr.. Ward ran on
that issue and was defeated, the most like
ly thing ID the world is that if the county
meeting" had resolved to run ticket it
would have met the same fate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The symptom that always precedes
the cracking of Southern Democrats
back bone is to hear him open fire on the
Northern Democrats. The honest truth
is that the latter have stood more abuse
in their ''deestrix" for standing. by honest
and fair government for the South, than
Southern Democrat would have if he had
as many birth days as Methuselah.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

A meeting of the Catholic prelates at
the residence of Cardinal McClosky. in
New York, last week issued an ad-
dress stating the liabilities of Archbishop
Purcell, over and above his assets, at ST.
500. 900 and each prelate pledged himself
TO open special subscription lists in every
parish in his diocese to pay the debt every
such list when closed to be sent to the Or
binary and one to be kept by the priests
for the collection of the amounts subscrib-
ed. Subscriptions may be made to be paid
in installments in five years. There is
also to be a collection taken up in all the
churches On some Sunday previous to the
LIST Of next November. Bishop Kean of
Richmond was present at the meeting and
subscribed $500
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

the interests Of party have been as appar-
emit to the President as to every one else,
and in vetoing their repeal he has wander
ed very far from the course he was steer
ing when he first took the helm OF the ship
of State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

A LADY MASTER OF ARTs.-At the re-
cent commencement at Vanderbilt Uni
versity, Nashville, Tenn, the degree of
Master of Arts was conferred by the fac
ulty upon Miss Kate Lupton, because, as
the chancellor stated, s'she had won it in a
mastery manner, having passed most sat-
isfactorily all the examinations to which
the young men were subjected" Miss
Lupton, whose father is a native of Fred
erick county, Va, completed with distinc-
ton the entire course for graduation in
ten schools, y" 'e5'h
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06
on Milton S. littlefeld has been

Gen. Milton S. Littlefeld has been ar
rested in Florida on requiston from the
Governor of North Carolina, upon the
charge of crookedness IN financial matters
during reconstruction times in the old
North State where the General figured con
spicuously as an alien and carpet-bagger.
At the recent election in Fairfax county
Va. a vote was taken for and against the
Granting of licenses for the sale of intoyI-
eating liquors. The poll stood-aFor Il
cense." 40; Against license" III.
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POLITICAL NOTES.

We want to make little prediction be-
fore we drop the subject. The attention
OF the northern people has been called to
the injustice and wrongfulness of the laws
which the Democrats have in vain tried to
repeal. Whether those laws shall be re-
pealed or not, the Democrats of the North
will see to it that such la VS. shall never
again secure the foreible ell ection of a Re-
publican congressman. Our little predic-
ton is that the northern voters mot the
southsrn) will use force against force; and
that in 1880 they viii either secure fair
election or else have some of the biggest
local fights which have ever been known
in this country. They will SO emphasize
and accentuate those laws with physical
blows that either they will compel their re-
peal or else they will compel the Republi-
can officials so to administer the laws as
to let all the world see that republican
government has come to an end on this
continent. The cry will be, Ring down
the curtain; the farce is over."-R Richmond
Disp atch-
Gen. Bradley T. Johnson has rendered
his resignation as senator in the Virginia
Senate, and announces that he will short
~ cease to be citizen Of Richmond. He
has been compelled by sense Of duty to
accept professional offers and Inducements
of extra ordinary advantages in Baltimore,
and shall at once remove there.
Ex-Governor Tilden has declined the in
vitation to deliver the address at the COM
ing commencement at Trinity College,
North Carolina, saying it is impossible
for him to 20 South at this time.
Henry Ward Beecher says: II should
like to vote for Grant again, but 1 should
much prefer to vote for John Sherman"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The New York papers ridicule Senator
Blaine, of Maine, without mercy about his
address to the merchants there on the way
to build up American commerce. They,
characterize 1t as not only ignorant but
impudent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

When we read in that influential Re
PUBLICAN journal, the Cincinnati Soon
mercial,'' compliment to Judge Taft
for his ''vigor and courage durln 6
the last years of Grants administration,
and that he deserves a great deal Of credit
because she applied the. bayonet where it
would do the most geod,' we begin to
think that Mr.. Hayes understanding
with his party is perfect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The proposition Of John Sherman to
''lean greatly on the war Democrats for
support in his race for the Presidency is
about as cool as if a burglar hoped to lean
greatly on the police to help him into q
bank.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06


Pursuant to the provisions Of the will Of the late
William Scott, deceased, l shall, on
THURSDAY, July 3rd 1879,
at IL O'Clock NJ in front of the Court House at Gov
ington Va expose to sale, by public auction to me
highest bidder, the FARM upon when SAID decd
lately resided. situated Jackson's River, nall a
mile below CoVington, and
CONTAINING ABOUT 800 ACRES.
About IT'S acres are IN cultivation, and this portion
is chiefly very fine I1iuer Bottom Lena. Inc resi-
due of the tract is finely timbered.
The Farm is well Watered; the .,7
buildings, fencing SC, are in good j I&A-1
repair; there is large orchard of M fiRgTSgAA
excellent fruit on the premises, and, ASs al
altogether it is of the best loca- sss@lSzz.-
ted and most desirable farms in the county.
The Buildings consist of a large and commodious
BRICK DWELLING, with kitchen, meat house,
spring house, tenants houses a corn crib, and two
large barns. .
There is in the yard Spring, and also Well OF
excellent water.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand rs to one-third
of the purchase money! and, as to the residue, upon
credit of one, two, and three years in equal In
stallments, the purchaser executing bends for the
deferred instalments, with approved personal secu
rity bearing interest from date and waving the
homestead exemption. The legal title will be re-
tanned until the purchase money is all paid.
ROBERT L. PARRISH,
june 6-tds Executor Of VIM. Scott, decd.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The meeting OF holders Of Virginia
bonds, held in London, England, May
18th, adopted resolution offered by Sir
Arnold Kendall accepting the terms of
the new bill passed by the Virginia legis-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The Ohio Democrats have nominated
Gen. Tom Ewing for Governor, and Gen.
Rice for 1t. Governor. AS both were
rather vicious war Democrats the
"loyalty'' question is put out of the dis
cuSSiOn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

The boys of the McDonogh farm school
near Baltimore. strewed flowers over the
grave of Mr.. McDonogh on Friday. A
song written for them BY Mrs. Margaret
J. Preston, of Lexington, was sung.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Secretary McCrary is about to vacate
his temporary position in Mr.. Hayes Cab
met and accept a 'permanency,'' as Susan
Nipper would call it., in the Iowa Circuit
Judgeship which Judge Dillon has just
resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

THE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION FOR THE
DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND
Staunton. May 80, 1879.
The closing exercises OF the current session Will
occur as follows
CONCERT,
B. Pupils of Blind Department,
TUESDAY, JUNE 10th, 2. M
EXHIBITION. AWARD OF PRIZES. &C.,
WEDNESDAY, JUNE1lth IL A. NJ.
UNIV - CHARLES d. M COY,
iupe61t ncipal~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Hon. John Randolph Tucker has been
obliged to decline an invita- ton to be pres
emit at the Hampton Sidney commence
ment, June 18th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

After the Democrats in congress have
constructed a bill which will avoid the OBJ
pIish their object of free polls, they can
turn their attention to an act entitled
an act for securing birds by putting salt
on their tails.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06
New Advertisements.


HoovER's SUMMER SCHOOL
From June 18th to August 30th Tuition so. Two
hours each day-Subjects, Latin and photography.
Affords good opportunity for securing good start
and for review Rooms same as last year,
june6 Ut
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06
ITO CONTRACTORS.

ITO CONTRACTORS.
Staunton. Va. May 3oth 1879.
Sealed proposals addressed to Executive Com Com
mittee will be received up to noon June 9th 1879,
BY Dr. Baldwin at the Western Lunatc Asylum, for
building an addition to the male Department. Plans
and specifications can be examined at the Asylum.
By order of Executive Committee,
j. CRAWFORD NELSON.
june6 1t Archltect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

HOOVER'S SELECT
HIGH SCHOOL,,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Gives thorough preparation for the virginia
Universities.
MILITARY DISCIPLINE.
TUIrION-$15 PER QUARTER.
No bad boys wanted. Session opens 10th September
Closes last May No holidays on Saturday.
june6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Gen. Joe. Johnston of Virginia is SOL
der and offered a resolution in Congress
to adjourn for the day dedicated to deco
rating the graves of the brave men who
fell on the other side. The Republican
Washington correspondent of the Baltl-
more American" tenders him very
handsome sneer in recognition of the act.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

Fifty three pews'in the New York Cath
olic Cathedral were sold by auction on
Thursday, yielding a premium of s12, 525,
in addition to the regular rental, ranging
from 800 to $3.50 each. The first choice
was bought by Mrs. j. F. de Navarro at
So, 100.
The Southern Intelligencer," of Rich
mond, recalls the fact that every Judge
nominated to the legislature by Gov.
Peirpoint for election was, with but one
exception, an sold line Whig.'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

National Convention ef German Ba otlsts
or Thinkers

A GREAT ERING-INTEREsTING
NOTES ABOUT A SINGULAR PEOPLE
HOW THEIR CHURCH BUSINESS Is
TRANSACTED,
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r AND sALES-Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
IL Court at March term last, in the suits OF nj.
G. Harman's creditors against M, G. Ssssssaea@sam
Harman's executor and others, we @eSsssS sxA
will 4h oer at p4HRe AUCTION tha an in front
ased from said Ha rman by John tgSsssssSSsastsaY
Larguey on the 18th Dec, 1874, and described as
THE BELVIEW FARM.
situated On Poage's Run, about 8 miles N. E. from
the city OF Staunton near the Valley turnpike, ad-
joining lands of W. j. d. Bell j. D. Bell and others
and embracing lands formerly owned by VIM. j.
Nelson, containing 26l acres. roods and woodland
attached. with dwelling and usual outbuildings,
now occupied by Geo w. Powers A plat and sur.
vey will be exhibited at the sale, and may be seen
at our offices. The sale will take place on
Tuesday, jane 10th, 1879,
I1ERMS:-About 5 per cent cash to cover proper
ton of costs and sale expenses, and residue upon
bonds with approved securityat l, 2 and years,
bearing int crest and title reserved till paid.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.;
THOMAS D. Ransom.
may 9tds Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

TXECUTOR'S SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM
NEAR COVINGTON,'
ALLEGHANY COUNTY. VIRGINIA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-06-06

It is under these laws that the class of
people named have been made officers of
the United States to arrest Democrats at
the polls and frighten other Democrats
from the polls. ,-t 5s5.
Ex-President Grant had the credit,
whether he said it or not, Of saying that
the best way to get rid of q bad law was
to execute it. President Hayes has had
the opportunity of knowing from sources
open to him as well as the humblest citi-
zen. how these election laws have been ex-
ecuted; that they have been mere
sham as far as being used for purifying
elections has been concerned and that on
the contrary they have been used to cor
rupt elections. Their effect which has
been to totally peryert the intentions of
the constitution towards the authority of
the States composing the Union; their orr
gin which was purely partizan, and their
administration which has beea wholly ln