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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

SAW HER DESCENDANTS TO THE SIXTH
GENEKATIoN.-Judit Gray, colored
woman, VIII, prior to the War belonged to
Mrs Rosa Browning, Of Rappahannock,
del about two weeks since in the 97th
year of her age The following is Ter history
as given by the Browning family. At the
age of II Judith had her FIRST child Emily. J
At tine age of Is Emily had her first child,
Emily At the age, of II Emily had her
first child (Martha), who when she was II
years old, had Rosal: Rosa at the age OF IL
years gave birth to Hosa, and Hosa at the
age of II had her first child. So Judith
saw the sixth generation of her descen-
dants before she died. Are not these re-
markable facts; fer facts they are.-Luray
letter to Ne,o Market Valley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

LEXINGTON ITEMS.-The Lexington
"Gazette'' Of yesterday furnishes the fol-
lowing items:
PERSONAL---VERY.. A. B. McCorkle. for q
years pastor of the Presbyterian Church
of Talladega, Alabama, Well-knOwn in
this county. but now resident Of Au-
gusta county, has just returned from a
visit to his old charge, whittier he went
by special invitation some weeks ago, the
expenses of the journey being betrayed b,
the devoted friends in the congregation he
formerly served. Such attachment OF
people and pastor speaks well for both
parties, and to the credit of the Christian
church.
Mr.. Meade F. White, prominent law
yer of Staunton, Va, is in Lexington on
professional business.
Gen. Smith has been in Richmond at
tend a session OF the Board OF Visitors OF
the " NJ. l.. which met in that city Cd
last Wednesday.
A CaU.-Rev. J. L. Carroll, of the Bap-
fist Church in our town, has received flat
tering propositions to return to NORTH
Carolina and take charge of churches there.
We hope it may be his pleasure to stay
with us. He has endeared himself to our
people. regardless of UNCONVENTIONAL pref
erences Our Baptist brethren must SEE
to it that Mr.. Carroll does not leave this
community.
Labofers for Vest Virqinia:-Col Ben
Jordan. who is now engaged in the iron
business in Western Virginia, took lot
of hands from this place last week to work
in the iron banks. Col. Jordan reports all
business active along the line of the G. X
0. r. R.
Hohday.-Ihe students of the Universe
! ty and the cadets of the V. NJ. !. were
given holiday on Monday last, it being the
anniversary of Gen. Lees birth.
| Gov. Letcher's Laao Students. Re-
adjusters have made two of Governor
Letcher's former law students county
judges, viz: Col. Robert Johnston of Rock
ingham, and James L. Patton, Esq, OF
Rockbridge.
| Plowi,aq.-The mild weather this winter
has given our farmers fine opportunity
for blowing. The preparation for spring
| crops is we'll advanced.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
A Negro Huhg BY Lynch Law for Eloping
With the Half4Witted Daughter Of


The Hagerstown (Md "Globe'' reports
the appearance on Wednesday of body OF
eight horsemen upon the streets OF Will
Transport, heavily al med and equipped. IL
was soon known that they were IN search
of runaway couple. negro man and
white girl. the daughter of a farmer living
on the Rappahannock near Warrenton, IN
Virginia. The girl is said to have appro-
priated 81 600 belonging to her father,
which she took with her IN her flight with
her sable lover The party of men had
been on the search for several days and
trsced them across the Potomac to
the vicinity of Williamsport. where
the darky was taken in charge. The girl,
who is about II years of age and not
bad looking was taken to Taylor's
Hotel, in WilIiamsport. and placed under
the care of the proprietor. In leaving
Willlamsport, the armed hOrsemen took
the negro with them. The pair had been
stopping at the house of Mr.. Shoop. some
distance above Williamsport, and 1t was
at this point that the mounted men cross
ed over into Virginia with their captive.
The negro and the glrl had visited Will
Transport in company several times, at
tracing great attention each time. Their
last visit there was at the dedication of
the colored church.
The Winchester "News" says: "It ap-
pears that the couple made their way to
Clearspring, Md, and party OF friends
of Mr.. COrder, the father Ut the girl, fol-
lowed them to that place. and arrestlng
Jordan the negro. arrive with him IN
Winchester last Thursday on the way to
Fauquier. On arriving at Winchester,
Jordan refused to 60 any further. and asked
| to see lawyer. The services of a justice
were called IN, a warrant was sworn out IN
| form, and one of the party being cnnsta-
| BILE, Jordan was delivered into his custody
| to be returned to Fauquier to be tried for
violating the marriage laws of Virginia.
WARRENTON, VA, Jan. 19.-Arthur
Jordan. colored man, who was placed in
Jail here few days ago, charged with tie
seduction and abduction of Elvira, a white
girl, the daughter or MIR. Nathan Corder,
| living near Markham Station, FauquieI
county, was taken by q mob from the jail
| OH Monday morning, between the hours
Of and O'Clock, and hung. The mob
| numbered from 40 to so, and gained access
to the Jail by making Horace Pattie. the
Tailor believe they wished to commit
prisoner. On the jailor opening the door
two men pushed in Il prisoner, who seemed
to be a black man. The jailor suspicious
being aroused lie fled TO his room, but was
followed and made to uirender the keys
Of Jordan's cell. Jordans hands were tied
behind him. a gag put in his mouth, and
rope placed around his neck. He was then
dragged TO the Cemetery, about two hun
bred yards from the Jail, and hung to 4
locust tree. The physicians think he died
of strapgulation before he was hung Oh
the tree Jordan had lived with Nathan
Corder for two years. Miss Corder. his
victim, was a half-witted girl, but rather
attractive in personal appearance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

The legal hours for marriage in England
are from A. M. to II M. Unless BY
special license it is illegal TO perform the
ceremony at any other time In the day
The Rev. Mr.. Blckersteth is trying to get
Parliament to extend the number OF hours
so that from O'Clock A. M. until 6 7. NJ.
persons about to marry can be married
He wants to make it more convenient for
laborng and professional men to attend
weddings.
Bishop William McCloskey (Roman
Catholic), Of the diocese of Louisville, KY,
has issued decree prescribing the imme-
date establishment of parochlal schools
throughout the diocese, and ordering that
all children under nine years of age shall
be sent to such schools under penalty of
refusal OF absOlution in the sacrament OF
penance." More than seven hundred
ROman Catholic children attend the public
schools in that city.
The Duke of Edinburgh, the second son
of Queen Victoria, recently made his first
appearance this season ~ IA vlnlnist in
the band of the Royal Albert Hall ANA
teur Orchestral Society.
The fund for the relief OF. the Hood Or
phans now amounts to $l0,963, of which
$40 500 have been Invested i'll United
States bonds.
An Iowa bridegroom who meant to
"thrOw" the marriage was run down by
two dogs ana eight farmers, and married
with his feet tied togetuer. The girl was
no sooner made his wife than she made
for his hair and pulled out great handsful
Rev. VIM +. Qneen. formerly d lawyer
of Scott county and member of the Vir
GINA House OF Delegates in 1870, died a
few days ago. He had been s 'lected by
the Readjusters as their candidate for
County Judge.
In July last, in Richmond, the wheat
quotations were-wi'itc prime ST p: very
good Lancaster 81 -: prime Fultz $l.1O,
The ruling rate there this month is as fol-
lows very good white 81 43 and very good
FultZ 81 AZ.
Miss Elizabeth Hartman, of Russell
county w.. stole horse fir IN a fa'mrrs
stable al night and fled for Kentucky. A
full river stopped her, and she is now in
the Virginia peniteniiary for three years.
Rev. Ferd. L B.. Shaver. formerly
resident of Abingdon, Va, and at one
time pastor OF the E. Church, died at
Fort Deposit, Ala on the 9Th inst.
The National Educational Association
meets at Washington city February 10Th.
DR.. Barnas Sears and Dr., w. Fl. Ruffner
are among those from whom addresses or
papers are expected,
In looking over some old doucmehts, we
notice that in 1882 Fincastle had larger
population than at present with e. same
number of lawy ers and hotels. -Botetourt
Ne,os.
The farm of james Huffman, on North
River, near Mt. Crawford, containing 1O2
acres has been sold to j. W. Click. who
lives near Bridgewat-r, for $45 05 per
acre.
The steam Thanemore lett Baltimore
for Liverpool last week. and took out 5O7
sheep, shipped by Col. Beverly; 1lU pigs,
shipped BY Lehman & Co., and 385 head
of cattle, all from Virginia.
A farmer from West Virginia last spring
went to Nevada and purchased some land
and he writes back that he has to haul his
Arewood only fifty miles, taking four days
TO make the trip.
The warm weather has induced black
snakes tc walk out for the air around AL
degson, W. va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

We are glad to recognize in Senator
Riddleberger's appeals for a judiciary that
shall be qualified in every way, the spirit
that should guide everv man to whom the
people entrust their interests. The fact
that he has not been able to stem the tide
against a majority in his party does not
alter the principle.at stake and only adds
to the merit Of his opposition. If the Re-
adjusters desire to live as a political Or
ganization they must adopt Mr.. Riddle
berger's motto, for party life based on
principle is FAR longer than one based on
spoils.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

Rev. Robt. Douglass Roller, formerly Of
Rockingham, editor of the s'Chur b
News.'' the church paper of the West
Virginia diocese, announces that the pa
per will hereafter be wholly published in
Martinsburg.
On last Saturday night, the 10th inst. i,
the members of the Kentucky legislature
were escorted by the young ladies of
b1s 8s2s called al |fse IN e s mem
The silver watch sold at the st. Aloysius
i saq ssaD %se osa As & hs most s5Sst
$500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

Fo1fRTEEN AxD st4hNrY-TW5.-The
Eastern "virginian.'' published at Oman
cock, Northampton county, Va.' pup','"
es the following unique announcement
MARR1ED-14-72.-O the evening =.
the goth of December, by the Rev. M
Wertenbaker, Miss Maggie Bennett, age ta
IA years; to MI. Egbert g. Baiiy. III a .,G
voutbfnl bride we're assisted through the
ordeal bv MI. John WILLIAMS and wife,
CAPT. Teagle Bennett and wife, and
Mrssrs T. W. Blackstone. A. j. Read ana
Charles H. Ray field.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
Personal.

Personal.
For the Truth cometh to the light. that it may be
manifest that it is the truth Of God"
Editors indicator.
From an article in the INDICATOR
transferred lawfully from tho Religious
HERALD without comment. but which
is itself unlawful, deduce the following
false propositions, to wit:
1st. That Missionary of God. like
Christ on foot, is an iRnominious tramp.
End. That gentleman, with letters of
introduction from Universities and Cole
yes aud Theological Summaries of the
highest standing; with official seal from
the Mayor IF city and his signature indi-
cative of his approving confidence; with
editorial enccmi ums from the Northern
and Southern press, saying that he has also
letters from Southern Universities, and
that he is invited by the President of Nj l.
con University, at Macon, Georgia, to de-
liver lectures. one of which he gave with
high approval and with testimonials, years
ago, at the old site Of the University, is a
tramp.
3rd That gentleman, a perfect stran-
ger, who Cues as such to AN inn, and de-
spairing OF AN honorable hospitality from
a certain minister. when another one was
sick. and he himself WIS suffering severe
ly. was undoubtedly drunk and spent the
night in state vt intuxcation; to prove
which. he had with him, when he went
away in the day time, III con pany with
another gentleman, the Chief of Police, u
bottle full of whiskey, and was enterta ined
in one OF the best southern homes in the
enyirOus OF Lexington, III an honorable
manner, aud said he Was gentleman and
minister, was tramp
4th That such gentleman, like thu
good Samaritan and like Christ, was a
WINE bibber and friend of Publicans ard
Sinners. and Baelzebuh. "What need have
the good If letters Of ice ,mtnendation
from the good ~ saith Lavator mo let
tiers of recommendation could recommend
the perfidious cOunteaance; nor can the
ISLANDERS of the calumnial or, rob the coun-
tenance beaming with the Divine Spirit of
its letters Of recommendation "
Such false premises, false reasonings and
false conclusions rec0il upon the author,
and the assailant falls from his own equil-
ibrium.
How much more honorable, Good Sa-
maritan-lIke. Christ-like, is it to exhibit
brotherly love. than Ike the ahci mt jew
ish priest to pass Dy' or the Levite TO cross
over cle ,r to the other side Ut Christ ani-
tv? And what all objectionable sin a
man nav c. mmit by throwing stones at
the poor wayfaring man" that might I've
an angel. With these reflections, trusting
you will do justice. l dismiss the matter
from my mind only only So say has;4 az oa not
ny that sowed tares," gath Christ, Sis the
devil" oo,oo.
Rev. .IoHN CoFFIN NAzAR0, p. q.
. Jewish Measlanic Missionary.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

Gen. Walker, Superintendent of the
Census, gives the following names Of the
gentlemen appointed supervisors OF the
census Of Virginia: First district. l.. e.
Brlstow, (Rep.); Second. Robert Boiling,
(Rep.) Petersburg; Third, DR.. J. G. Ca
bell, (DeT.) Richmond; Fourth. S. F.
Lindsey, (R-p.) Harrisonburg. Rocking
ham; Fifth, r. A. Ayres, (Rep.l
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

Gov. Holiday has declined to give COM
missions to the county judges elected since
January LIST. at present. 1t is unquestion-
able that very able legal gentlemen hold
different opinions on this point and it is
one on which the safest plan would be to
Get a decision of the highest court in Vir-
cinia instead of making it a matter for pc.
aitieal discussion. A wrong step In the
matter would result in endless litigation
hereafter and cost to the people. and if
Gey. Holidays delay is made with a
view of having the question settled beyond
doubt he rs in the right.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

John Harrison. Of Rockingham. a broth
or of Col. r. N. Harrison, died or Tues
day last. He was one OF the OLDEST citi-
zens of the comfy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

AN ACCURATE STONE THROwER.-
There lives near Richmond, Va, "a young
man named Cross who can throw small
stones with wonderful accuracy. Three
men went ont one day recently to test his
powers. He killed with stones six hares
and four patridges. Last autumn he at
tended the Virginia State Fair, where a
Snowman exhibited rag babies arranged on
steps aud charged five cents fort " throws
with ball at about ten PAGES. If a baby
was hit he gave cigar and charged moth
ing Young Cross took the ball and hit
baby after b,bv until he stopped the pro-
prietOr's business
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
Shocking Kerosene Accident.
TWO LADIES BURNED TO DEATH-ANO-
THEIR DYING, &C..

TWO LADIES BURNED TO DEATH-ANO-
THEIR DYING, &C..
Correspondence of the Staunton VINDICATOH.]
FALL CREEK DEPOT, Jan. 2O.-On the
Danville & Franklin turnpike about 6
miles from Danville, is the residence of
Mrs. May. For some years she has resi-
ded here with her two daughters. Mrs.
Herndon and Miss Kate May, aged six
teen. Last night about dark Mrs. Hern-
don lighted kerosene lamp and finding it
did not burn we'll put it out and triu med
it. She then re-lighted it, and as she was
in the act of putting it on the mantle
piece it exploded, throwing the burning
oil all over Mrs. May, whose clothes in
stantly took fire and burnt entirely off
her, baking her face, lands and body till
the flesh was perfectly brown.
Miss Kate May, in trying to put out the
flames, herself took fire, and in the excite
ment of the moment ran out of doors, and
of course her clothing was soon consumed.
Mrs. May lived till half past ten and Miss
Kate till nearly twelve last night. AS
there was no one on the place but the three
ladies and little niece of Mrs. Nays it
was impossible to do anything with the
flames. Mrs. Herndon, in trying to help
her mother, also took fire, and now lies in
a very critical condition. and the doctor
thinks if she even gets well her hands will
have to be taken off.
Their screams when the explosion &C.
Cured alarmed the neighb0rs, the nearest
of them a mile off, who were soon ON the
ground and had several physicians on the
spot in short time but they could DO
nothing.
There was no carelessness in this case, az
they have always been very particular with
lamps. This is the most awful sight my
eyes ever beheld. went there this morn
ing and there they lay side by side. mother
and daughter. the young lady about six
teen, beautiful as in life save scars on the
lower part of her face, the hands and body
dreadfully burned, but with sweet smile
as it she were sleep but the poor mother
no one would recognize.
This is truly an afflicted family. 1t has
not been long since Mrs. Herndon lost two
children, all she had. Tie other daughter,
Mrs. Lee of Raleigh, N C.. last fall lost
two interesting little boys, all she had. in
one day with diptheria.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.
SECOND TERM-SEssIoN 1880 OPENS
February 10, 1880.
Students may enter with sane advantages as at
Opening Of Session. For catalogues address,
THOS. A. Seldom
Norwood Post Office,
Jan23 st* Nelson county. Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

WANTED. $500. 1ol which deed of trust on
w real estate WILL b. given, apply at this office.
lan24t* n1ez
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23

rI,HE AUGUSTA READJUSTERS will meet ut
i the Court House, in Staunton, for the pur-
pose of organization on next court day. (M0nday,
The 26th,i at Il O'Clock
81 Speaker, from a distance are expected to ad-
' S, GROWN ALLEN,
ian23 1t Chairman Committee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

Whereas the name of T. T. Boswell has
been presented to the General Assembly as
Judge of the county of Halifax i state dis
tinctIy that the said T. T. Boswell ia a
drunkard, and does not possess one single
qualification to fill the Office Of judge. He
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
.TAGON MANDATORY. =

COURTS Bath and Allegheny, Va. aaf Pucahon--
las county, w. Va. Collecting sSeoialty: and
prompt returns an nvarable rule>
jan19
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-01-23
New Advertisements.

W. rent Sma
HOUSE fITNlsaMlA
in good repair, located in Staunton. &fz39zzS-
Possession about April LIST Apply at VINDICAroR
Office.
jan23 2t* C. L. MAULSBY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, February 25.--Flour strong and
fairly active; western supertine at 81 75a5 % ;
do extra, IS 6Oa6 81; do family, So 6Oa7 25.
Wheat, western dull and lower; No. western
March and April ST 1aai 4sX; May ST 4sHa.
l4S1s. Corn, western dull and lower; western
mixed spot and February 57Ac; March 65a
66Hc; April 631fa635Sc; May 6SI<a5S9Sc;
steamer 651Ec. Oats steady; western white
46a47c: do mixed 45ai8Hc; Pennsylvania AZ
a4Sc. Rye quiet at 92a95c. Hay steady; prime
TO choice Pennsylvania 81 GOALS 90. Proyi-
sions inactive; mess pork Sl3 GOALS so; bulk
meats, loose shoulders, 4Nc; clear rib sides,
6Ac; do packed 61<a7Ifc. Bacon, shoulders,
6Ac; clear rib sides, salOal2c. Lard refined in
tierces SIC. Butter, prime TO choice western
packed 26a26c; roll 2Oa2tc. Eggs steady ut
l4c. Petroleum, crude nominal; refined dull
at 734c. Coffee firm at 14al5Kc. Sugar lower {:
A soft exc. Whisky steady and quiet ut
$l0Ital IL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26
nemembcr-rrienis, Remember,


That DR.. Wistar's BalsamNof Wild Cherry
has proven itself to be positive cure for
Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis and all
lung diseases. 1t has saved the lives OF
many even after the doctors had said there
was no hope. Every one declares that It
goes to the ''rght spot, i" soothing and heal.
ing as II by magic all soreness Of throat
and lungs. A single dose taken at bed
time will gently warm the blood, cause re-
freshing slumher, and by morning an
ordinary cough or cold will be gone: None
genuine without signature Of Sanford &
Park. Large pint bottles 81 90. Keep a
bottle always on hand, it will save YOU
many doctor bill. Be sure you have
your druggist get the genuine for you.
Logan, List & Co., and Laughlin Bros.
& Go. sell the genuine at wholesale and
retail, D&W
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26
why wiz You

Allow cold to advance in your system and
thus encourage more serious maladies, such as
Pneumonia, Hemorrhages and Lung troubles
when an immediate relief can be so readily at
tanned? BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP has gained
the largest sale In the world for the cure OF
Coughs, Colds and the severest Lung Diseases.
It Is DR.. BoSchee's famous German prescrip
ton, and Is prepared with the greatest care
and no fear need be entertained In administer
ing It to the youngest child, as per directions
The sale OF this medicine Is unprecedented
Since first introduced there has been con.
slant increasing demand and without single
report OF failure To do It's work In any case.
Ask your Druggist as to the trpth Of these re-
marks. Large sizes rs cents. Try It and be
convinced. Trhs4w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26

Pf7rssURaH, February 25.-PErRoLRux-
Market quiet; crude at 0SAc at Parker's for
shipment; refined 7Ac fer Philadelphia de.
livery.
on CRY, February ELECTROMAGNETIC.
ket opened active, with sales 0i9Sc, declined
TO 9S1Sc, advanced TO Csc, and declined to
021c, atwhich price it closed, freely offered.
Shipments 1900 barrels. averaging 81, 900 bar
rels. Transactions 600.000 barrels.
PHILADELPHIA, February 26.-PErRoLRuM--
Dull refined 7Ac. m
NEw YoRE, February 25.-PErRoLEUM-
Dull and easier; united $3.50; crude 6Na
79Sc; refined 75ta71Sc.
LONDON, February 95. - PErRoLErM I'D.
ASrwERp, February 25,-PETRoLEuM-Re-
fined 1Shf.
LIVERPOOL, February @.-PETRoLruM-Re-
fined Gid.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26

I'D SsA Ihs above entitled d. s'% <.
" I de iVy y = september, 4. D. 1871 '"e
w .ylh " ,,nmI,sionef will OIL
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-26

Remember that DIR. Guysott's Yellow
Dock and Sarsapsrilla has proven itself TO
be the best blood purifier ever discovered,
and is a positive cure for Scrofula and all
syphilitic disorders, Weakness Of the
Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and De-
bility, all Urinary and Digestive troubles,
etc. Price OF large quart bottles with full
directions, 81 90. "A single bottle will
prove to you its merits as health-renewer,
Tor it acts like charm, relieving both
physical and mental distress, driving out
Of the human system the many Ills that
tiesh and blood is heir to, and restoring the
natural vigor to both mind and body, ex-
hausted BY disease and suffering. 1tmakes
the old feelIyoung and buoyant 1t makes
tho young feel gay.
Logan, List & Co., Laughlin Bros. & Co.,
Wholesale agents. D&w