Staunton Vindicator (Staunton, Va.)
October 20, 1865

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VOL. XX. STAUNTON, VA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1865. NO 42 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY MORNING. W. U. Hi L¥\S, Editor Proprietor! SUBSCRIPTION RATES, ADVANCE PAYMENTS.. SPECIE, CC0R8NCY. I Snfcseription for One Year.$2 00-..,...$3 00, j “6 Months. 1 25. 1 85.1 8 15. 100. POSTPONED PAYMENTS. If payments be delayed for three months, an ad dition to the above, of Vl\per cent, will be charged V for 6 months, 25 percent. and if for 12 months. 50 per cent. The rates i* currency will be changed from .timo to time as the price of specie may rise or fall. J Subscriptions, wiltaot be discontinued, ex- j •apt at the option of the Editor, till ail arrearages »ro paid. ADVERTISING RATES. FOR LESS THAN THREE MONTHS. Advertisements will be inserted at the rate of One Dollar per square of Ten Lines, or less, for ev *ry insertion. Unless the number of insertions be marked upon the manuscript it will be published •util forbid and charged accordingly. 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September 8—tf PHABQUI5 KELLEY’S WESTERN VIRGINIA MARBLE WORKS, \i Staunton, Harrisonburg AMD C H A R LOTTES V I L L E Staunton, Peptembcr 1—tf. i o GEORGE M. COCHRAN. Jr.. .f TTOKJ E I* «3T E'ti If, STAUNTON. VIRGINIA TICE in rear of Court House, David Fultz. August 18, 1865—tf. D'E X TAL N O’ r C-E -Dr. Chap man has resumed the. practice of his Profes sion and would be glad to ip bb friend and sarons. POETRY. NO TIME LIKE THE OLD TIME. There is no time like the old time, rvb.cn you and I were young. When the buds of April blossomed, and the birds of spring time sung Then the garden’s brightest glories by summer suns are nursed. __ But, oh, the sweet, sweet violets, the Cowers that opened first! There is no place like the old place where you and I were born. Where we lifted first our eyelids on the splendors of the morn. From the milk-white breast that warmed us, from the clinging arms that bore. Where the dear eyes glistened o'er us that will look on us no more There is no friend like the old friend who has shared our morning days, Xo greeting like his welcome, no homage like his praise Fume is the scentless sunflower, with gaudy crown of gold But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in everyr fold. There is no love like the old love that we courted in our pride: Though our leaves are failing, failing, and we’re fading side by side, There are blossoms all around us with the colors of our dawn, And we live in borrowed sunshine when the light of day' is gone. There are no times like the old times—they shall never be forgot! There is no place like the old place—keep green dear old spot There are no friends like our old friends—may Heaven prolong their lives There are no loves like our old loves—God bless our loving wives 1 WANTED, A COMPANION. “Wauled—A companion for an elderly invalid lady. Apply at No. 27,-street.” It was a brief notice, yet there were wo- j ven into the few words hours of anxious thought, long, restless night, and painful misgivmgs. 1 was, in a manner, throwing down a. glove for all my numerous relatives,. any .one of whom would have gladly- spared me a child Gr have come herself to tend my loneliness; for 1 was rich, widowed and child less. I well knew that Maria, my niece, whose son was my chosen heir, would have faithfully devoted her life to me, and if I could have overlooked such trifling peculiar ities as an utter selfishness, grasping avarice, and entire hearties-sness, we might, perhaps, have gone peacefully together through the short journey that seemed to lie between me and the grave. Jim I wanted a companion whose services, being liberally rewarded, might be mine at will—I had no intention of overtasking my reader and amanuensis; but I wanted to feel at perfect liberty to call up on her at any hour. Then, too, philanthropic schemes of giving a pleasant home to some poor struggling woman, whose health, edu cation or delicacy made her unfit to cope with the rt.de world, floated through my brain. I soon found my office as selector was no sinecure. All day the stream of applicants poured in, tiil my heart ached for the many who were thrown upon the world poor arid friendless, grasping at every opportunity for honorable employ»nemt. Yei; of all the vast throng, not one suited me. Borne were mere ly servants, fully competent to make uy bed or sweep my room, but I did not want a ser vant some had large ideas of salary and priv ileges totally impossible for me to meet; some were learned, and proposed to put my seven ty years aside and commence my education some painted, and would fill my room with copies of the great masters., for a trifling ad dition to their salary some wanted one per quisite, some another, till exhausted and be wildered, I dismissed all, promising to grant another interview the next day. 1 thought all nad gone, and l lay bacli m my chair weary and disappointed, closing my eves to shut out the brilliant parterre of gay shawls and overpowering bonnets. 1 am sure I looked pule, for a soft little hand fell gently upon my forehead, and .a voice clear and sweet said, “I am sorry you are so tired. Can I do anything for you before I go Something in tire law, musical voice, ting ed as it was with sadness, roused again my failing interest. T opened my eyes to see a small, childlike figure clothed in deep mourn ing—a fair, sweet face, whoso large hazel eyes were full of that tender, longing depth which we sometimes see in children early re adied home a face to waken love and ten derness, a figure drooping and delicate, to call forth all the protecting care of any kind heart, the stood quietly beside me as 1 scrutinized herd jsdy, her eyes looking frank ly into mine, her soft, cool hand still on my brow. At length I said, “you came to ap ply for a situation “Yes/’ .she replied “i have ibeoB here all the afternoon in that corner; but I shall not suit. I thought at first I might., but so many far superior .have failed, that I have given up the hope.” “What can you do o’ I inquired. “I am afraid -very little.,” she replied.— ‘•‘I could read—-papa used to tike to hear me read—and I could write your notes. But you are very particular about reference, rnd I have none.” “None 1” I said. “No. There is no one hero who knows me, and T brought nothing from my old home,” she said sorrowfully. “Can I not write V” I inquired. The hand on my forehead grew very cold, and the sweet face very pale, as she said steadily—“There is no one in the wide world to give me one word of recommendation. 1 was puzzled. ITcre was the very com panion for whom I longed—some one to cherish and protect, in return for her servi ces to me but there was something startling in this assertion of -utter friendlessness, com ing from the lips of such a child. My thoughts formed roost unconsciously at the abrupt ques tion, “Have you done anything wrong to for feit your friends’ affection?” I repented the question while I asked it. The rich crimson blood dyed both cheeks, but the true, fearless eye never wavered as she answered, “no. I am unfortunate, poor, friendless and unhappy; but T have no sin to War, no unlit to crush use down. 1 kn"v ie seems strange that a girl of 19 (I had thought 10 the utmost limit of her age) should be thus lonely but it is sorrow, not sin that has thrown me out of home and companionship. You are better now, are you not?” she asked. “Yes,” I said “not so tired.” “Then I will bid y»u good-night.” And she bent with a graceful salutation, and turned to leave me. “Stay,” I said. “What is your name?” “Alice,” she replied. “Alice what I replied “I have no other name,” was the reply. Another enigma. I could not let her go. “If you stay with me, Alice,” I said, tak ing her hand in mine, “I hope some day to win your confidence, and know what sad story has blighted your youth. I believe you when you tell me there is no sin connected with it; and if you are willing to come to-morrow for a short visit, we can see if we suit each oth er for a longer companionship.” “I will come,” she said, with a trembling voice, and, bending bown, she left a kiss and a hot tear upon my withered hand, and was gone. I am afraid my readers would set me down for an absurdly romantic old. woman if I told them all the stories I framed that night for my heroine. The pale, pure face with its delicate features, golden hair, and large, childlike eyes, fairly haunted me. The tiny hands had evidently never known labor the' sweet clear voice was modulated by the edu cation of a lady, the graceful little figure, with its modest boaring, had no cringing in its attitude. At least there was a new in terest for my lonely life and if my new study proved an imposter, there was no one but myself to be injured, no children to be train ed* in error, no young mind to receive pois onous doctrine and in view of all these neg atives I felt satisfied with my acquisition. Looking back now, with the love of my protege making the music* of my life, I find it difficult to recall the impressions of the first few days; but a few words about myself may show the reader what my companion was to me. As I have said. I was past 70 years but had been, until within a few.months, in the lull possession of every faculty, and unusual ly active and energetic for my years.. Pos sessed of wealth, I had tried, with sincerity, to remember that I was the lord's steward and if my name seldom ed ilgured upon the pompous lists of public charities, I trust that the courts and alleys where my face was so cordially welcomed, the children snatched from low haunts of misery, the industrious supplied with work, the dying from whose bed the sting of want was swept away, the aged whose helpless hands were filled, and the erring who found \n avenue opened for honorable labor, will boar me witness that I have earnestiy endeavored to be a just almo ner. Six months previous to the day when my advertisement appeared, my physician had passed my doom of future helplessness. A severe cold contracted by seme unconscious exposure, had settled in my limbs, and pro duced such results as left me, for the remain der of my life, hopelessly crippled. My nurse, a strong, good-hearted woman, fully capable of lifting, dressing and tending me, at once accepted the post of permanent attendant, with some of the housekeeping cares. I had servants for every lower branch in the domestic department, but I pitied for a friend. There wc-re plenty to call upon me, to send me dainty dishes, perfumed notes or choice flowers but none upon whom I could call for constant attendance. My rel atives all resided at a distance and there was not one .amongst them whose perpetual soei j ety L felt any desire, j In this lonely, helpless life, my compan ion came to cheer and comfort me. I ean not tell the thousand loving graces by which she won my love, and commanded my esteem. The yearning, childlike pity for my age and helplessness expressed itself in every tone of her sweet voice, in her quick, gentle move ments round my chair, her ready comprehen sion of every want, her tender touch and al most reverential respect. There was no thought of my wealth or possible generosity m her heart, only such protecting, yet defer ential affection as helpless age calls for from fresh, pure-hearted youth. She read beau tifully. with an evident cultivation of her clear voice; and, when in some stirring pas sage, I have marked her large eyes, her cheeks glow, and her voice rise clear, clarion like tones of enthusiasm. I have forgotten all suffering to go hand in hand with her to the pleasant lands of ideality and romance.— Love for literature, elocution and poetry had been one of the ruling passions of my life, and it soon became nuo of the delights of my imprisonment to open for Alice the portals of history,, imagination, science, and the class ics, and watch the eager enthusiasm with which she entered the enchanted realms. I smile now to think ortho hours' we ‘passed over our fa\ ori’td authors", sae seated on a low chair at my side, my hand often resting on the braids of her golden luvir, while, iuy pain and her sorrows boated off into misty background to gi ve place ie ike spirit of our volume. Tier sweet voice, rising in passion ate .cadences of fancied woo, .sinking to love’s tendcYefet intonations, marching forward to a martial strain in steady, measured tones, or wailing with despairing grief, carried my old heart fa> back to the days when this was to me also an inner life, a resting-place from hard realities or every-day monotonies. She grew happier, too, in our daily inter course. The heavy grief in her dark eyes grew softened into a yrtigt resignation, and her slow, weary footstep grew more elastic and bouyant as she became assured of my love for her, my pleasure Ip bgr society.— She had been with me nearly two months, when one day, leaning her cheek against the arm of my chair, and looking up into my face, she said ‘T)o you care for music?” 1 told her truly how I loved it. “When the sorrows of life fell upon me,” i she continued, mournfully, “I said there could be no more music for pie. My heart j felt darkened ami .desolate; but you have hooded it with love and -light and 1 can sing again and, without further preface-, still seated at my feet, her ojgs still raised to j mine, she began losing. 1 had often marked, while sign read, the musical intonations of her voice when it rose above a monotone but I had never dreamed of its wealth and power until I heard it in song. The perfection of cultivation which had evidently b?en lavished upon it had had no p.v,wer to crush out k- natural pwrit v and sweetness the elaborate trills and wonderful scales fi ll with such easy grace that they seemed more the spontaneous notes o! a bird j than the result of science and when she sang ballads, her simplicity of style scorned more like the heartfelt warbling of a cottage girl1 than the marvelous finish of the artist. For nearly two hours she sang, uninterruptedly, her dark eyes looking forward, filled with rapteestaey, her form entirely motionless, the light striking upon her lovely face and mourning robes, framing a model for a St. Cecilia, and I wondering that I had never j before read the music in her brow, eyes and lips. At last the flood of melody sank slowiy, gradually in fainting sweetness into silence. She sat still, utterly motionless for a few mo ments, the high inspiration dying out from her face, the whole depth of grief creeping slowly into her eyes, till suddenly, with a j bitter cry of, “how can I bear it 1” she broke into passionate sobbing. I had never seen her violently agitated before. She was al ways so calm, so self-possessed, that this sud den burst of despairing sorrow alarmed me. For some moments my voice was unheeded but 1 leaned forward and placed my hand on the bent head, saying, “Alice, my child, let me share your grief or comfort it.” She heard me then, and it was pitiful to see how she struggled for composure. Her little white fingers, laced together as her arms were raised over head, now moved rest lessly. nervously seeking their place; her slight figure convulsed by bitier sobbing, trembled as she strove to cheek the sounds of woe and when at last her sweet face was raised, to mine, its pale lips, swollen eyelids, and yearning, questioning gaze touched me to the very heart. “Surely you can trust me,” I said, in an swer to that look. “Tell me your trouble. Perhaps I can lighten the burden. I ami rich, you know.” “Money cannot help me,” she replied “if j it could, I should never tell you,” and her head was raised with a proud erectness which it had never borne in my presence before.— Soon, however, it drooped back into its old place on the arm of my chair, and she said, “you canuot help me; but you have been so kind that seems wrong to keep a secret from you. From my earliest childhood I have lived iu such a house as this, surrounded by every luxury, the petted darling of the own er. Dr. Grayson, my dear father, made my happiness the object of his life he cultivated every talent he thought he found in me, mak ing study delicious by his own advice and companionship. I had masters for English, French, German, and above all music, and j every day’s study was rewarded by his praise and encouragement in the long del’•-''11 Ik'S sion to mo. There were words of sympathy which I could give now, that seemed to-com fort her, and it was evident I.y a relief to speak freely of her adopted father. Every day's intercourse brought our hearts nearer togeth er, till, like that father, I hhuddered' ov-Or the thought of. losing her, even for her own happiness. Alice was sitting hi her old place at my feet one morning, her hand clasped in mine, reading a passionate love poem. As the last word fell from her lips she looked into my face with a sad, earnest gaze, that touched i me deeply. “iOil have so loved V' I said gently. “I have so lovod, so lost my love, she said. “Can we ever forget! With duty, resignation and submission, all pointing to oblivion, can w,e ever forget She often expressed herself in this metrical form but it was, I think, the result of close study, intercourse with manly intellect and reading, more than any affectation. “Why should you forget?” I said; “it is unnatural to cramp and starve your young heart to iill the caprice of avarice, Horace is true. Horace kne w of your obscure bii th before he asked you to be Ids wife; he knew it from Hr. G reyson’s lips. She was listening with suspended breath and dilated eyes. ‘*11 is annt is ready to give her consent,” I did. “Do you not guess? Alice, my child, Horace Martyn is my nephew and heir, and—” Did she guess, or was his movement for ward too eager*? I only know she sprung to her feet, turned and was clasped fast in her lover’s apus, her true, noble-hearted lov er, who had sought her with.a breaking heart, and came post hast in answer to my letter of summons. My large house is none too big for the lit j tie restless feet that patter up and down the i broad passages, the little voices that waken I its echoes while my heart is freshened, my j youth renewed, my whole life .encircled by i the love of my nephew, of. Alice, and of their i three dear children. i Speech President Johnson—KeceptiosMjf a Colored Regiment. j Washixutox, cu t. 10.—-This is a holiday with many of the colored people of Washing ton, who in large crowds have followed the First District of Columbia Colored Regiment as they marched through the streets, having j recently returned from the South. The regiment proceeded to the Executive I Mansion, and were addressed by the Presi dent. the ritB?n>Exrs speech. The President after expressing his grati j fication for the visit, addressed the regiment I substantially as follows Let me say to you that this is your coun try as well as anybody rise's country. This is the country in which von expect to live. I' This country is founded upon the principles of equality, and the standard by which pco pie are measured is according to their merits I and their works. There is always a just public sentiment, which will measure ,to each Lis proper reward. There has been much during the war to excite‘tin; black people against the white peo ple, and the white man against the black man. Upon the return of peace .and the surrender of the enemies of the country it should be the duty of all to see that this re sentment should be buried. This is your mission. ToU have been engaaed in sus taming the country in its supreme trial, now let your actions bo equally worthy in the time of peace. One question remains to be settled. It has been decided that the institution of sla very must go down. .This has been done, and the Goddess of Liberty has made her loftiest flight, and proclaimed universal free dom. Now, when the sword is returned to I the scabbard, resentment and revenge should I cease. Now; that you have returned do lay down your arms, there are ether vitally im port-ant objects before you. After the Gov ernment has passed through this mighty j struggle, the question is now before you j whether you are prepared to give evidence to the world that yog are capable and compe tent to govern yourselves. Liberty is not only an idea, but a reality. There can be no liberty without law, and we i cannot do as we please. Liberty-*--may I i call you my countrymen—consists in the i glorious privilege’ n> work, to pursuing the oruiiisry ay ov-imo.- ot industry sud economy. and of enjoying the products of our own la bor. It is for you to take that stand in the j community and establish the great fact that you are fit and qualified to be free. Liberty does not mean a life of licentiousness and in- doienee, but to be upright and'virtuous in all our relations, lienee each and ail must be measured according to his merits. If ouc man is more meritorious than another they e&nuot be equal, and he who is more merit.- j uous is the superior, regardless of color. I have lived in a Southern, State, and know the habits of your people under the influence of slavery, and I conjure you to live virtu ously and respect the marriage relation.— j lie honest, moral arid industrious. That is the way to make black men white and white iiren black- Let your determination be in flexible to .lb your dut y in the future, as you have undeniably done in the past. There is a great problem before us. and that is, whether the colored element can be affiliated with the white race into a homoge neous mass. Slavery is overthrown, but can foil,* millions of j eople be made to take their place and work harinoniously^nd con gruously in our system Let us make the experiment in good faith. li the races can not agree then they must be separated, and Providence will point out the means of sepa ration. Then bear yourselves nobly, and help to solve this great problem. I am not one of ithose who assume and pretend that I am stronger than nature and wiser than Providence. God will deliver this nation and this people from the diilieuL ties that have surrounded them. Let me, in conclusion, thank you for pay ing me this compliment. If l kno w the f ad ing of inv own heart, I would say no word that, would wound the ten.dcrest sensibility among you. Then please accept my thanks for the honor and compliment you have paid me, The president was macuv applauded in every pari of his speech. After its conclu sion, the President retire*], and the band struck up a patriotic air. The regiment then took up its line of march for Campbell Hospital. The President on the ImpTlsogmcnt of Al exander H.v Stephens. A letter from I>. If. Pdgiunn, dated La grange. .Georgia, September 2, 18t>5, and addressed to S. W. Adair, Uso.. of Atlanta, Georgia, has been puolisned. Mr. Uigtmni had just returned from the submission of a petition in behalf of Alexander IP Stephens, lie says of his interview with the Presi dent In submitting this petition, well knowing the strong current of sympathy and admira. tion that exists for Mr. .Stephens (so forcibly referred to in your letter,) I reminded the President that I could as well bring five hun dred thousand signatures to it as one. Upon bis saying that he doubted the correctness of the statement as to the comparative length of Mr> Stephens’ public services (a statement that he had been longer a member of the House of Representatives, when he retired from that body, than any other person hold ing a seat in that body.) I replied that it might be modified then to terms which no man, speaking in the light of history, would question, so as to set forth that, for a long series of years, Mr. Stephens has. rendered service, which was as effectual for good, as national, aye, as continental,'in its character as that of any man who has figured in the public councils for the las5 half century, and that his health was impaired by that service. The President said, io substance, that he .appreciated*the services referred to that the ■Government would give due consideration to the matters involved in his case, and in due time. Meanwhile he desired it under stood that every attention was paid to his health at Fort Warren, and that he was treated considerately and humanely. The conversation then took wider range. The President, referring to the fact that. ex-Gov ernors Brown and Johnson, and Judge Lin ton Stephens had recently had interviews with him on the subject, said lie thought Mr. Stephens himself quite capable of presenting i mo u ii nun mo iucuuo, u( urged his release with great pertinacity and solicitude. To that I replied, that, if indeed Mr. Stephens was at that time silent, I had no explanation to offer, as I had had no com j municat.ion with him, for some time; that I spoke in behalf of myself as one of his friends and of thousands in the country whose hearts would bound with joy at the release of the great statesman. The President closed this 1 conference without any encouragement, j A few days afterward, having received 1 letters from Mr. Stephens (who had heard of my presence in Washington, but did not 1 know of the petition.) also one from Judge Pinion Stephens, who is now, by permission of the authorities, spending some time with his brother in Fort arren, I again called upon the President to present some addition al views therein set forth, together with re I flections suggested. The President received me kindly. 1 referred to bss remark in the j previous conference about Mr. Stephens ca I pability to speak for himself, and proposed i to read one of the letters. To this he assen ted, which being done, I endeavored to urge j that the condition of the freedmeft on his place. and the fact that Mr. Stephens had been act j ing in a fiduciary capacity, such as guardi an, administrator, Ac., and had been attor i nev for many persons, in important esse', made his temporary presence at home impor Umt to the interests of others. I also referred to the fact so eloquently touched upon in vour letter; that ho had re sisted secession with a sublime courage, end j that now he is the only political prisoner from Georgia5* that his^health is feeble, and j we woutd feel it an additional personal favor I for him to be released before the departure i of Judge Stephens, so that he might accom pany and assist him en route home. I he President did hot terminate this conference so abruptly as the former one. In its prog ress he said, “the Government, he trusted, di1 country. Tlsc Wlrz Taial. The trial of Capt. Wirt*, before the mili tnry court at Washington, is still in progroes. In the report of the propellings un the 4th. instant, we have the following testimony i George W- Fechnor. (who was taken pris oner while a spy in the National service,) regarding life, manners and customs in the Amiersonville stockade According to him it jnuch like a com pact city. There were thirty-three thousand prisoners the pen was laid out in streets’, and most of the vocations known to city life wove carried on within it. There were about one thousand regular dealers, including bank er-', brokers, provision merchants, bakers, tailors, shoemakers, barbers, jewelers, soup jobbers, gamblers Ac., who kept open shops and offices., and did a thriving business.— 4s these earubiisbments could be bought, it' one bad the money, all the necessaries and many of tho luxuries of life. ri he witness himself kept a shop and drove a heavy trade. lie said there were about half a million dollars in greenbacks in the prison, 'iiie prisoners had also among themselves regu lar judicial and police organizations, and at one time five disorderly characters among them, who had been found guilty by a jury of their fellow captives, were hung. lie, himself acted as a magistrate. He h.ad know n suffering among the men from exposure, but could not say that he had witnessed it from hunger. IIis personal narrative is interesting and consisting of escapes, captures, trial as a spy and other experiences of the soldier in secret service, Regarding accommodations for prisoners within the stockade, he declared that there were upwards of fifty wells and four hundred and fifty springs. There were about twenty vacant lots within the enclosure. Parties “holding” lots were accustomed to traffic in them, by regularly conveying one to another for a small consideration in mon ey. The “shanty” of ii*e witness was 0.7 the main street, and was about six feet square. Wagons loaded with wood and pre visions were common on the streets, driven by L mon prisoners, wno unceremonious; ran over their comrades if they did not gt t out of way. lie also stated that the prison eotained 500 bakehouses, most of mem vboiR eight feet by six in size, the largest, howev er, capable of baking 2,200 biscuits at a time. A thiruble-foil of whiskey could be bought i«>r A good meal, consisting of ham, eggs, coffee, sv.-k and onions and po tatoes, could be bought if, 4.eye>taurunls for §10 greenbacks or §10 Confederate Th bakers sold pics of peaches, apples and black berries. Barbers acted as doctors. There were upwards of twenty barber shops, where hair was cut and whiskers dyed, tu fact, he concludes. Andersonvilio was a city —all it lacked was women.” The Wirt-2 trial was commenced on the 20th day of August. The prosecution ex amied one hundred and twenty-five witness es tne number of days required for which was twenty.three, the record making two thousand eight hundred and sixi.y-ejght fool scap pages. The defense was opened on the 26th day of September. The number of witnesses subnetued is one hundred and six, and exandueci thus far seventeen, and fifty five have reported themecaves. Proclamation of the President. Washington, Got 11.—The following proclamation was issued to-day by the Pros idont} Executive Office, Oct 11,18G5. Whereas, tbe following named persons, to-wit John A. Campbell, of Ala., John 11. i Reagan, of Texas, Alex. H. Stephens, of I Ga., Geo. A. Trenholm, of S. C. and Chas. j Clark, of Miss., lately engaged in rebellion against the United States government who are now in close custody, have made their submission to the authority of the United States, and applied to the President for par don under his proclamation and, whereas, the authority of the Federal government is sufficiently restored in the aforesaid States to admit of the enlargement of said persons from close custody, it is ordered, that they be re leased on giving their respective paroles to appear at such time and place as the Presi i UUilt ma y uesii;iia.ur, tv nusjwti any uuaj gu that he may direct to be preferred against them, and they will respectively abide, until further orders, in the places herein designa ted, and not depart therefrom; John A. Campbell, in the State of Alabama, John II i Reagan, in the State of Texas, Alex. H. i Stephens in the State of Georgia, G. A. Trenhclm, in the State of South .Carolina, and Chas. Clark, in the State of Mississippi; and if the President should grant his pardon tu any of said persons, such parole will be 1 thereby discharged. ANDREW JOHNSON, President. The pardons of members of the South Car olina Convention have been signed by the President and forwarded to General Perry j for distribution. i Property Restore?.—Within the past f w days the Freedxuen’s Bureau has restored io eleven parties in Loudoun county, La., property valued at over two hundred thou sand dollars, heretofore held by the Govern merit as abandoned. Orders for the restora of other property situated in Alexandria and Loudoun counties have been issued, and the h reedmon's Bureau is preparing to make the necessary transfers. The President has or dered the restoration to Mrs. Colonel John j H. Sothoron of the valuable property in St. Mary’s county, Md., upon which one of the I Government farms for the use of the freed men is located. This estate comprises one thousand acres of land, eight hundred and twentv-seven of which is under cultivation, and has been greatly improved since it has i been in the possession of the Government. I The property belonged to Colonel John II. Sothoron, who killed Lieutenant LVhite, an j officer of colored troop3, and was taken pos j session of for the use of the Freedmrn’s^Bu i reau as abandoned property, Sothron, after the murder of Lieutentant White, having left the country and taken up his abode in Canada, where he is reported to be at the present time.

From Mexico.—A correspondent of the i Philadelphia Press writes from Mexico that the “republic is at an end, Benito Juares, the Lsi, fleeing fugitive President, is now i anchored on the other side (that is the United States side) of the Rio Grande. He isdomi ciliated at the picturesque and suburban vd lage called Franklin, opposite thi ph* IT f- fviruds a ad e.tiW with him.

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THE STAUNTON VINDICATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. ®lr e Vindicator. W. H. II. LYN1V,EDITOIt. Staunton, Ya. FRIDAY MORXIXU, OCTOBER 20. 1S03. The VIXDICA TO!' ha# a large and well Sistribvted list of subscriber# in alt portions of the dtute. and affords one of the lest mediums of com munication with the people now offered to the adrtr- tising public. It has att extensive advertising patron- age at home, and abroad, which attests its adcimtagt.s in this line. X^rMH. LEWIS HILL, who run br\ found at the Office of the llichuiond Tunes." is onr author r.c.d ai/cnt for the riti/ of Jlirh- 7nond, to receive and receipt for advertise ments and Subscript ions. '\\TE do not know anything which chal f f lenges our admiration, to a greater extent, than the heroic fight just made l»v the Democratic party of Pennsylvania and Ohio against the radicals. They threw down the gauntlet, with the knowledge that j they would probably meet overpowering numbers, but like David they went gallantly forth, with confidence in their principles, to j m >et the great Ooliahof Radicalism. Fearing that the Democratic party would win, the Republicans east otf part of pro gramme intended to lx? played by them, and virtually ignored their pet scheme of negro suffrage. Ry this, and a quasi endorsement j of President Johnsons’ policy, they defeated j the Democracy, but the vote shows an in- j crease for the Democratic party. If the eon- test had been waged on the question of no- I

gro suffrage, as it was m onneeticut. the j result would have been different, as it is the Democracy can rejoice over the defeat of the Republicans on this issue, from the fact that tliey were compelled to ignore it, or leave j their policy entirely in doubt. After the next Congress, the issues will be j plain and well defined, and the Democracy, j fighting upon- principles based upon the Con- j sti tuition, pledged to the support of no meas- arc that dy this act has he rhown additional generous magnanimity to an overpowered people and laid them under fl-i obligation they will amply repay. These gentlemen, freed from the restraints of im prisonment. and having the confidence of our people, will be the best eo-worker? Presi dent Johnson could have engaged to assist in the great work of restoring a happy and prosperous Union. They will not betray the confidence he has reposed in them and an immensity of good will follow this additional step taken in the right direction. It will ho seen from the proclamation, late ly issued by President Johnson, which we append, that the State of Kentucky lias IvNii freed from .martial law. The privilege of the writ of ]IaL*n* (orpus is still suspend e 1 ia Kentucky, but we trust, before a great while, to see all those measures made neees rary by the war removed, and, the Union en tirely restored, the country move onward iu the path of progress she once so happily trod. PROCLAMATION. Washington, Oct-.. 12. lSGo. W'hnvar, By a Proclamation of tlie fifth day of July, 1PG4. the President of the Uni te 1 States, when the civil war was flagrant, and when combinations were in progress in Kentucky for the purpose of inciting insur gent raids into that State, directed that the Proclamation suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus should be made effec tual in Kentucky, aud that martial law should be established there and eoutinue until said Proclamation should be revoked or modified; and, whereas, since then the danger from in furgent raids into Kentucky has substantial ly passed away; now. therefore, bo it known that 1, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, by virtue of the authority vest ed in me by the Constitution, do hereby de clare that the said proclamation of the fifth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, shall be and is hereby modified in so far that martial law shall be no longer in force iu Kentucky from and after the date hereof. Iu testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of tire United Plates to lie affixed. Done at the City of Washington this twelfth day of October, in the 1 s year of Our Lord one thousand j eight hundred and sixty-five,aml of —the Independence of the United Plates of America (he ninetieth. ANDREW JOHNSON. Be the President W. IlrxTEi:, Act. Sec y, of State. We call the attention of our readers to the communication of “Ilex,” and merely sug gest that our experience verifies every asser tion made by our friend from the Valley, whom we left comfortable sojourning at the “Maltbv” a -liori lime -ill'’;. OFFICIAL VOTE OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, Congress. &natc. PttECIXC'TS. i i? House of Delegate*. 3- I K cs 22 t Constitution. Court House, I niou Hull. Middlebrook, t Vaigsville. Swoope's Mill, New Port, Oreenville, Mill way, St Hurt's Draft. Fishorsvillc. AVaynesborcuigh, New Hope. Mt. Meredian. Mt. Sidney, Spring Hill, Mt. Solon, Parnassus, ('Imrchviile. Deerfield. Slierando, AflCRKf51.TR. 157 i 17 90 4 00 12 12 4 2S 12 70 51 40 05 24 21 47 209 90 05 17 224 121 119 31 82 14 30 31 70

I 1175 1150 1250 90 45 10 20 24 13 30 09 23 40 70 j 28 24 i 48 9 10 19 50 90 59 33 01 44 89 j 75 24 i 6 14 21 02 53 19 10 24 33 17 2 l 19 18 88 15 10 15 13 00 9 42 13 174 05 10 5 17 10 20 11 14 10 i 02 20 0 8 1 4 10 14 0 21 11 40 12 17 13 17 35 13 54 13 10 3 9 4 3 0 12 15 14 3 270 100 00 15 24 81 14 30 99 02 40 50 43 98 20 81 47 l 1110 1078 013 578 05.80 ;211 115 1227 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 14 0 0 41 The "Washington Union states truly that every State in the South which participated j in the late rebellion luis returned to its alle- giauce, and having in good faith sought with all the means in its power to take itself out j of the Union, has abided the issue, and now i in as good faith seeks to put itself upon its old footing in tiie Government. The change j from a state of war to that of peace and res- j toration has been swift and well illustrates j the wonderful energy of the American char- actor. Prior to the first of last April the Southern Confederacy reared its head defiant ly. and though upon the point of being hope lessly crushed, still threw the gauntlet to its more powerful adversary. Six months have elapsed, and despite of Radical interference and fanatical opposition, the work of restora tion is practically complete. On the first! Monday of December there will be nothing j to prevent the representatives of the Southern States taking their seats in Congress, and hence a completely restored l nioh, but the sectional agitation and interference of the Republican party.” Thus speaks the “Scranton (Pa) Regis ter,’' one of the earnest advocates of a Con- j stitutional Union. There is nothing to prevent a completely restored Union, but the agitation of the party, J which opposes the President's plan of recoil- struction. This plan has progressed so hap- j pily, that, at the convening of the next Con- gross, representatives, elected bv the loyal j voters of the Southern States, will present: themselves for admission. M bother they j will he admitted or not, depends upon the j action of the Republican members. In nearly all the Republican convenings the policy of! the President has been endorsed. By sonic j this has been suspected ns a trick, as mean- j ing nothing but simply to fight the Denioc-! racy without an issue, and reserving for the next Congress the war against the President’s policy. Wo shall then see whether, in real- j itv. they endorse the President”?* policy, and desire the existence of the Union, for the preservation of which they have persistently prated, by which they gained their great suc cesses, or, by endeavoring to prevent South ern representation, their acts do not belie their protestations, and show that it is not the preservation of the Union which they desired, but rather the continuance of power in their hands. If the Republicans act as it it to be expected the Northern IVnioerney need not fear the result of future elections. TITf are pained tn notice the death of y Y William Clakkk, Esq., long a res ident of this County, which occurred about the 1st of August last, in Urbanna, Ohio, whither he had removed some years since. lie leaves a wife and seven, or eight ebil dran to mourn the loss of a kind and indul gent Father. Ala. Clarke was a member of the Metho dist Episcopal Church and resided at Waynes boro, prior to his removal to the West. He enjoyod here in Va., in a high degree, the confidence and esteem of his neighbors, and all regretted very much his departure i from his home iu the Shenandoah alley. As an old friend and neighbor, whilst a resident of Ya., wc tender to the sorrowing family, and to his many relatives in this sec tion. our heartfelt sympathy in their sad be j reavmcnt. i i riljiE Conservatives are creating quite a eon JL stornation among the Radicals in Mis souri. Headed by Gen. Francis P, Blair, i Jr., they are about forming a formidable op position to the Radicals. To the great dis may of the Radicals, several prominent Re publicans have joined in a call for a mass convention, for the purpose of sustaining the reconstruction policy of President Johnson, the restoration of civil liberty and constitu tional rights, and the re-establishment of the principles of civil and religions freedom and equality in Missouri, overturned by tbo re cent State Convention. [For the Vindicator.] Maltby Horse, Baltimore, Oct., 1865. j Mr. Editor 1 have stopped at many Ho tels, during my travels through life, but 1 have never been at one better, in all respects, than the “Maltby,’' Mr. A. B. Miller, Pro prietor. Mr. M., is a host within himself, and has the bostof officials to aid him,in C. It. Hogan and It. B. Farren, Esqs., Clerks.— You may go to any Hotel in the United States and you will not find gentlemen, who know better how to keep a Hotel. They are polite, attentive iintl kuul to all. The servants are always in their places and never have to be called the second time. This is the House for comfort, good beds, clean rooms and ice water,and as to the table the best of epieurians could not make the slightest objection. Send all of our Valley friends to friend Miller and the Maltby. Do not send too many at one time as we are crowded now. If anything turns; up vou shall hear from RKX. Not TurjJ.—-Marshall Goodloc has just re turned to Washington from Xorth Carolina, lie says that two-thirds of the published sto ries of cruelty to colored people are false, and that in every partieular the people of that State are accommodating theui-elve- to th>-iv i-huiigod relations. Interview with President Johnson—I'oti* tion for Mr. Davis. On Friday last, .Judge Wardlaw, Feeder- 1 iek Huger and Colonel Dawkins, of South I Carolina, had an interview, by appointment, j with President Johnson. They were necom- panied by W. II. Treseott, who is in Wash- ington on business as executive agent of that i State. The President, after the customary pro- 1 liminaries of reception, invited them to be seated, when at once the conversation com- j menced by Judge Wardlaw informing him j that they were a delegation from the State i Convention of South Carolina sent to present certain memorials of that body. These me-j morials had been very carefully considered in the Convention, and he believed they told exactly the truth. The President inquired j the object of the memorials. Judge Warillaw informed him that one of! them was in behalf of Jeff. Davis. A. II. j Stephens, t.Jeorge A. Trcnholiu and Cover- j nor Magrath. He said they had understood I that, by the kind interference of the Prosi- dent, Messrs. Stephens and Trenholm had already been released from confinement and permitted “to return to their homes.” He would ask for (Governor Magrath either a 1 pardon or that he might he released on his parole. They could assure the President that no harm would result from such clemen cy. The President replied that all could not be pardoned at once. The business must be proceeded with gradually, and an effort made to execute the law. A discrimination was necessary as we go along. It was a too com mon expression by many, of argument for clemency, that such a one had been par doned. and that he was just as bad as another who had not. Judge Wardlaw replied that the delegation presented no such argument as that. The President said sometimes the peculiar locality had much to do with par d>ns. Like many other tlvn; in human af fairs, we cannot have a fixed rule. Much depends on discretion and circumstances.-— [f we know ourselves, we want to do what is best anu just, and to show a proper degree of humanity on the part of the Covernment. Judge ardlaw remarked that they had uot come hither to express their own hopes and desires, but as delegates from South Carolina Convention, to present the memori als of that body in a formal manner. The President—“We will, gentlemen, ex tend the facilities and civilities which the questions require—he would prefer to pardon twenty men than refuse one.’’ Judge Wardlaw replied chat they did not design to say anything with reference to Governor Magrath farther than that they be lieved much good would result by the exer cise of the Executive clemency toward him. Colonel Dawkins said If we can get Gov ernor Magrath pardoned it would be a great relief to him at the present time. Judge Wardlaw thanked the President for having released .Messrs. Stephens and Trcnholnr The President said we have that far, then, anticipated your memorial. Mr. Huger said Mr. Trenholm was one of the most useful men, and there was no doubt he would ex ert all his power with a view to entire har mony between the .State and the Government. The President replied that he understood that was so, adding: If treason has been committed, there ought to be some test to determine the power of the Government to punish the crime. lie was free to say that it was not a mere contest between political parties or a question as to dr. facta govern i ments. Looking at the Government as we do, and tlie laws violated in an attempt at the over throw of the nation, there should be a vindi I cation of the Government and Constitution i even if the pardoning power were exercised i thereafter. If treason has been committed it ought to be determined by the highest tribu mil and the fact declared, even if clemency should come afterwards. There was no mal ice or prejudice iu wishing to carry out that duty. Judge Wardlaw remarked that they were well aware of that. ihe 1 resident, resuming, said: J.here may be some unkind feeling ou this subject, but it did not exist to any great degree.— Judge Wardlaw said: Although not instruct ed by the Convention, he was induced to ask whether Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who was now confined to Georgia, could not cross into South Carolina to see her friends. The Presi dent replied that he had received letters from Mrs. Davis, but they were not very com mendable. The tone of one of them, how ever, was considerably improved, but the others were not of a character becoming one asking leniency. Judge Wardlaw interposed by saying that she was a woman ot strong feeling. 'Phe J'resident said Yes. 1 suppose she is a woman of strong feeling and temper but there is no intention to persecute her.— There is as much magnanimity and noble ness of spirit in submitting as in trying to put the Government, at defiance. Mr. Huger remarked that they had a deep consciousness of the truth of all the Presi dent said. The President, resuming, observed that the character of an individual may charac terize a nation, which is nothing but an ag gregate of individuals, and when a proper spirit is manifested, all can act harmonious ly. The man who goes to the stake is al most dignified by his bearing, It lfts him above humiliation. Jn these cases, gentle men, we will do the best we can. While the.e was sympathy, there was a public judg ment which must be met; but 1 assure you, gentlemen, no disposition exists for persecu tion or a thirst for blood. Judge Wardlaw remarked that the tone of the newspapers was more favorable, and different from what it had been. He tliou asked if the Paesident had seen a copy of the amended Constitution of South Carolina.— Of course, he said, we accept cmaueir.ation. lie felt perfectly satisfied that the person and property of the negro will lx; protected, and he spoke of the great difficulties of regu lating labor and restraining vagrancy, etc. The President thought that many of the evils would disappear if they inaugurated the right system. Pass laws protecting the col- ored man in his person and property, and he can collect his debts. He knew how it was in the 8outh. The question, when first pre sented, of putting a colored man on the wit ness stand, made them shudder, but the col ored man’s testimony was to lx; taken for what it was worth by those who examined him. and the jury who hear it. After all, there was not so much danger as was sup- i posed. Those coming out of slaverv cannot 1 do without work. They cannot lie down in dissipation. They must work. They ought j to understand that liberty means simply the right to work and to enjoy the products of labor, and that the laws will protect them. That being done, and when we come to the period to tell that men must work or starve, the country will be prepared to receive asvs- j tom applicable to both white and black—pre pared to receive a system necessary to the I case. A short time back you could not on- force the vagrant law o» the black, but you could on the white man. But get the pub- j lie mind right and yon can treat both alike. Let us got the general principles, and the details and calculations will follow’. A conversation of some length ensued be- j tween the President and Judge Wardlaw j and Mr. Trescott as to the legislation of the .State necessary in reference to the condition of the freed men, and the scope and conse quences of Circular No. 15 and General Or ders 145 of the Adjutant-General’s Depart ment relative to abandoned lands in South Carolina and other Southern States. The ex amination of these subjects, it is understood, is to be continued at another interview. The President said We must be practi cal and come up to surrounding circumstan ces. Judge Wardlaw, Colonel Dawkins and Mr. Huger all expressed to the President their conviction that their State had accepted in good faith, the results of the issue which has been made. That the people felt that the President had stood between them and a harsh use of the power of the Government. That they felt entire confidence in his pur pose and actions, and hoped, in return, to entitle themselves to his confidence as to their feelintr and actions. The President replied that he was glad to hear it; that wherever such mutal confidence existed there would be an open road to the restoration of good feeling and a prosperous condition and that if he knew himself, and thought lie did, he would recommend noth ing but what would advance ihoir interests. So far front pandering to or looking to future elevation, lie must be believed when he said he had no eye single to such perfermont. ‘•If,” he continued, “l could bo instru men.al in restoring the (Government to its former relations, and see the people onee more united and happy, I should feel that T had more than filled the measure of my am j bition. If 1 could feel that i had contribu ted to this in any degree, my heart would he more than gratified, and my ambition fully.” Judge Wardlaw.—Every man in South Carolina would respond to that. Mr. Huger.—I am sure there is on their part no want of faith—they deserve your 1 confidence, and 1 am sure they will earn it. The President expressed himself gratified j with what had been said by these gentle men. Mr. Dawkins remarked that all South Car i oUna reposed confidence in the President, I and that the memorials presented by the chairman of the delegation represented the true sentiments of the people of that State, both in regard to those whom they wish par doned and the feeling and position of South Carolina. The Washington correspondent of the Philadelj ini Lnbjcr writes under date of i Thursday: Lot me repeat a prediction I gave a month or so ago, that the release of Davis is only a '•question of time.” From sources of infor mation which I cannot dispute, I learn that the President has no idea of bringing him to trial, but as soon as all the States are in har i monious working order with the Government the prison doors of Davis will fly open, and he will be a free man. This, I am assured, was the intention of His Excellency long before the petitions from the respective States were poured in for his i release, and these, with the action of the Mis j sissippi, Alabama and South Carol; ua Con ventions, looking to the same end, have more than confirmed the President in his'be lief that the trial or further disgrace of the i*e j bel leader is not demanded either for the eoun i try’s good or the vindication of its honor. i Alabamians (Joint, to Rrazii,.—Major Hastings, of Alabama, appears to have sue eeeded in oaganizing a colony to emigrate to ]5nizil. The Selma M^seiujcr says he is to have one hundred paying members, each paying a quota of money, which they forfeit in ease they fail to lie ready to embark at the time and place designated by their writ ten agreement. The transportation will cost 1 twenty dollars for adults and ten dollars for children between two and twelve years of I age, each family being entitled to one ton of freight free of charge, and eaee unmarried person, not of the families, to two hundred j pounds. The time and place ef cmhnrk i ation are already designated, and about half j the required number bare signed the agree ment. The full number will soon be ob i tained. when the final arrangements for the departure of the colony will be made. A Self-Sustaining Police Department. —Chicago t an boast of having what it could never before, and what no other city can boast a self-sustaining police department. Mr. Roswell Scott, Secretary of the lioarq of Police, has nearly completed the quarterly report for the three months ending Septem Iter bOth last. From this it appears that the j total number of arrests made during that quarter was 4,442 the amount of fines as i sessed was $28,944, and the value of stolen property recovered was $1(1.554. Jotal amount of fines and recovered property. 1 $45,498. This is fully $10,000 more than the total expenses of tile police department for the same period—an exhibit most flatter 1 ing and satisfactory. Like rx Death—Remarkable Case or Trance.—On Tuesday night, Mr. Crowder. a young gentleman residing on High street, j died to all appearances. The corpse was laid out, and the grief and lamentation was such as is usual in such eases. His brother was to hyye been married last night, but allprep j iiratiou for the happy event was stopped by this sad and solemn one. (hi yesterday morning the supposed dead man got up and j dressed himself. and is now enjoving as much vitality as could be expected of a corpse. The marriage came oil last night, and \U' suppose ••(he resurrected attended. ys* tors attain their majority in two years. The oyster trade, of New York aolnc is estimated j at $5,000,000 annually. Lakgk F ish.—The Portland (Me.) /’rcs.« I reports that Captain B. J. AYillarrl, with a party of five men, on board the yacht Net j tie, captured recently, twenty-five miles l southeast of Cape Elizabeth, a huge blaek I fish, twenty feet long, and weighing about five thousand pounds. It was the largest j fish ever brought into Portland. j Not Au.owko to Carry Arms.—A short 1 time aga a black discharged soldier returned I home to Milford, Delaware, with knapsack and gun. lie was immediately taken up before a magistrate, relieved of his gun and fined for violating a law which provides that “no negro shall be allowed to own or have possession of a gun.” &3s" A telegram from Home, of Septem ber If), says “A secret consistory was held to-day, in which the Pope delivered an allo cution. lie nominated one English, one Irish, one Belgian, and four Spanish bishops teu for other countries, and eight in jmrtibus imbfi/inn. Ex-Major-Ceneral Rosser has become a scholar in Judge Brockenbrougli’s law school in Lexington, Virginia. JCi? Ceneral McClellan is expected in .England. He will not remain long, but i will return to the United States. New Advertisements. BKI CE PECK, BK(} leave to inform their old customers and the public gcuerall v that they have opened at their old stand, corner of Beverly and Augusta streets. .Staunton, Ya., a large and carefully scleet I ed stock of FAMILY GROCERIES, (ilEEMAM, W0(ir*E\ k WILLOW WALE, BOOTS A3XTD SHOES, i which they will sell at wholesale or retail. Their goods were purchased from first hands in New j York, for net cash, consequently they will he able to sell them upon the best terms. They will exchange goods or pay cash for pro duce. (Jet. 20, 1805.—tf. WM. HALL CREW. [or THE 1.ATE F1KM OK f'ONKAD fi CHEW.] PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANT, Office for the present at Crew if* Sons, I?'tli Street, Kiehmoml, Yu. SPECIAL attention paid to the sale of all kinds _ oi CUUNTHY PKUDl'C!-;. The books of Conrad .V Crew can be found here atid all indented to the late linn are requested to call and make settlement. Amu:ess Box o;;8. Oct., 20, 18t!5.—tf. FAMILY (0i., OF BEST QUALITY! SUPERIOR FOUNDRY COAL ALWAYS ON HAND. BY THE CARGO OR TON. U. S. Tilt).M1‘,S(JN CO.. Dock Street, between 17th and 18th, Ikichntond, Ya. October 20, 18(55.—Dm. to YOUNG MEN. IT O C M TV r!' ss I WILL SEND YOU AN IMPORTANT PAMPHLET ON PRIVATE COMPLAINTS It STS2 TSSSjili mi:. Dlea.-e Address, j. m. nrssr.i.!.. Crt. *2«"•. 3 8:55.—Dm. fk-Oott. M New Advertisements BALTIMORE OHIO RAIL ROAD! rpiIJS great National Thoroughfare is again X open for FRKIGHTS AND TRAVKI.. The Cars and Machinery destroyed! are being replaced by NEW RUNNING STOCK, with all recent improvements: and as the Bridges and Track are again in substantial condition, the well earned reputation of this road for SPEED, SECURITY AND COMFORT will he more than, sustained tinder the re-organi zation of its business. In addition to the Unequalled Attractions of Natural Scenery heretofore conceded to this route, the recent troubles upon the Border have associa ted numerous points on the Road, between ihe Ohio River and Harper’s Ferry, with painful but instructive interest. COXNKC IMOiVS at the Ohio River, with Cleveland and Pittsburg, Central Ohio, and Mari etta and Cincinnatti Railroads, and, through them with the w hole Railway System of the Northw est. Central West and Southwest. At Harper’s Ferry with the Winchester Road. At Washinton Junc tion, with the Washington Branch for Washing ton City and the Lower Potomac. At Baltimore with seven daily trains for Philadelphia and New York. Two Dollars additional on Through Tickets to Baltimore or the Northern Cities, give the privi lege of visiting Washington City en route. This is the only route by which passengers can procure through tickets and through checks to Washington City. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation, Baltimore. I,. M. COLK. Gen'l. Ticket Ag’t. Baltimore. Oct.-!0, 180a.—tf. OrriCK OK Co.MPTHOM.KK OK TtlK Ct'RKFACV AS. by satisfactory evidence presented in the town of Staunton, in the County of Augus ta, and State of Virginia, has been duly organized uuder, and according to the requirements of the Act of Congress, entitled, An Act to provide a National Currency secured by a pledge of United States bonds and to provide for the circulation and redemption thereof, approved June Jd 1804,” and has complied with all the provisions of said Act required to be complied w ith before commen cing the business of Banking under said Act, Now, therefore. I, Flint:man Ccakkk, Comptrol ler of the Curreurv. do hereby certify that Tv IvOPFN«D. 3NTO- 1S8S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, October 111. lsii.r>. The First National Bank of Staunton, in the town of Staunton, in the county of Augus ta. and State of Virginia, is authorized to com mence the business of Hanking under the Act aforesaid. —s In testimony whereof, witness my f t hand and seal of ottice, this the twelfth jdavofOet., 1X05. ntlsKM VN fl.AUKK, Oct 20—Ots. MiLiiiN j rty and y a x c v GOODS. MBS. K. M. KELLEY, H AS just returned from Baltimore, with the neatest and most beautiful assortment of goods ever brought to this market: constating of STRAW, FANCY GiMP FfBSTfD B 0 N N ETS, IIATS AM) CAPS Of THK L AT PST STYt.lt. .Rfjiiioys, flowers ffatukrs, (JILT, I’KAIIL STEEL ORNAMENTS, SETTS OFTHESIlSTElEtlAXTlOTmQ^ COLLARS. COLLAR MTS, Embroidered Fir-bures, Lace Do., Black Lari* Veils of liuee tlilferHit stales, and many other goods too numerous to mention. CLOAKS will be opened in a few days. Goods sold at wholesale to Country Milliners. N. B.—Particular attention paid to orders. Staunton, (Jet.. 20, 1805.—.-it. M«*. M. E. FAGAN, j \\J Ot'Lh respectfully inform her friends and W the public generally, that she is now rt j ceiving a very handsome stock of FllKXlil \XD STRAW SUlLIXKRl'. which she will open on Saturday, 21si iust. Also a large supply of 03^0 j!3l33^3 bought at the most fashionable hou-e in Baltimore; with a variety of fancy articles, such as LADIES’CRAVATS, fiLOVtS, CORSETS, POCKKT HAXDKERCHIEl’S. TI CK combs, toigj:t;so ip, XL'BIAS, WORSTED HOODS, i i k i/r s. inr c i v r a-c- all of which were selected with great care, and will he sold ill tin* lowest prices. Bon nets bleach ed and pressed in the best style. Cal! and exam ine for yourselves. Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods. Store next door to oods Gilkeson's, nearly opposite the Post Otliec, Staunton. Vo,. Oct., 20, 1805.—tf. THE OLD POST MISTER REVIVED AGAIN! i f I'M IE subscriber, in connection with Mr.Charles I _JL 11, tv ni‘S. 11: i s opened in Waynesboro’, in the old Post Oflicc Building. n non I assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, I IIAUUWAIU: X qi'EG.VStt''Aim, I with a "rent many small articles suitable lor Indie* and gentlemen, to which they invite the particii j lar attention of their friends and the public, fecl injr assured that they can give entire satisfaction. both in prices and the quality of goods offered.— j Also, having the agency of a very large wholesale i Hardware Establishment, they are prepared at a tew days notice, to furnish at the very low est prices I any heavy hardware not usually kept in Country I Stores. Persons calling can examine a catalogue of the articles at the present prices. Countrv Produce taken in exchange for goods. J. W. BEEPER k CO. j Oct.. 20, 18G5.—::t.i; H. KKK, j L. I.. STKVKN'SOX, j It. HAItVAN. i Hichtnond. .Staunton. j Staunton. KER, STEVENSON CO. WMOLKSALK IU 1-MiS. mmm a.\d fokwabium! mlirham^ DEALERS IN !FLOUR, WHEAT, CORN, OATS AND GENERAL PRODUCE, STAUNTON, VA S“OLICIT consignments and make prompt re turns. Particular attention to forwntditig and receiving goods. I STORAGE on reasonable terms. NO Cll AUGE POP DUAY.XGE. Oct. 20, IStia.—tf. 1 ran jsa i j: Hy K Kit, STKV EXSOX, A CO, 5.000 lbs. clear Bacon Sides, 500 lbs. Canvassed ljanis. 15^ bhls. No, l family Potomac Herring •to Sacks Liverpool Salt, 2.000 lbs. Va. Salt. bo kegs 01 holts a. Honk of .linden 18. Bank of Charleston 15. Hank of Chester 2ft. Bank of C.eorgeto’.x n 15. i Bank of Hamburg 7. Bank of Ne\vberry 20. Bank of South Carolina 18. Commercial Bank, Columbia Kb Cxchange Bank. Columbia It). Farmers’ end Exchange 15. Merchant's Cheraxv 18. People's Bank 40. 1’Ihliters’ Bank 15. Planters' and Mechanics' Bank 17. Southwestern Railroad Bank 25, State Bank 15. Union Bank -15. UliOROlA. Georgia Railroad, and Central Railroad Banka 75. Bank of Savannah, and Marino Bank of Geor gia, and Middle Georgia 4ft. Bank of the State 25. AH others 1ft to 14. Bank of the Empire State, Northwestern Bank, Mechanics’ Bank, Timber Cutters Bank, PlrnUtV Bank at Chilton, and Manufacturer'* Bank ua-» ALARAVl, Bank of Mobile 0 Bank of Montgomery 05. Bank of Selina 25. Commercial Bank 28. i Central Bank 3j Hollaed, 2o(.p i 2oJ "11" Belined. I9|fa'30; "C" Be fined, C'l “C” Extra. I9fal9;; Yellow, lTlfaUd j Brown, 14fa; Ibfa 20. Molastes—Per trillion, New Orleans.—fa:—; i 1 uba, 35fa Go Porto llieo, 45(5,73 Sugar liou.so j 40fa 15. Tea*—Per pound. Gunpowder, $1.90fa'.2,2f. j Imperial, lfal.,’>0; Yourig Hyson, 1 fa. 1,25 Ja j pan, 1 fa 1 ,::o: Oolong, Oofafa.Y. Duller—l’er pound, -15fa-55. I Lard—Per pound. 29fa,30. j Cher**—Per pound Eastern, 22 Western, 20^4. i 21 Hairy, 2d. Fl*h—Per barrel, Maekerel. £lbfai]R; do No. 2. SI 4 fa'15: do. No. 3, Sllfa 14.30; do. per kit, No. 1. Si,5o: do. perkit. No. 2, S2.2.3 Alewive*. S3,5o(o 9 Herrings. Sd. 5o. Candle*—Per pound. Sperm, 45; Adamantine, 31 fa-32 Tallow, 21 22. Sail.— Per sack, Liverpool, S lfa t.23 Ground 1 Alum. S3 (a 3-25. I Word.—Per pound, Washed, bOfa 05 I'nvvasb' ed, 4Ufa 45. Touarco.—Common Lugs. .'?b.00fa 7.nC Uuml Lugs. S7.5ufa lo.od; Fine Lugs. St'fa 12: Ootn I inon I .eat'. S12 fa Sl5: Good Leaf. SiOfa $25: Henry leaf for shipping. S22fa S30 Fine leaf for w raje. pars, S25fa Slid; Fancy leaf for nianiifnetiiriug, SbofaSlou: Fine leaf for shipping, S25fa-3b, (train—Per bushel. Wheat. ?2fa-2,5o; Corn. white, P5fa Si,05: Oats. 5dfa 0ij; Bye. SI Flat-* seed, S2,r,(jfa.2.tio. Hag—Per loo pounds. Northern, Sl.3l>fa‘>S2,nO; Western, —fa I\hi*kt'y—Per gallon, Old Bye, five years old, S3.5ufa $5 (tld Bourbon. S2.75fa S4 .Mononga liela, S2, bOfa S2,To j Beetilied. S2.3ofa-2.5t). Hr audit—Per gallon, French, SlOfa.Sla; Apple S3 25fa'„S3,5o. M trie*-—IVr dozen. Sherry, SO fat 7 Porto, SO fa Si),50; Claret, per dozen, tjibfa Sb.50; Cham. I pagno, 20. J!t’ou,)t S/iecliiii/*—Augusta. 1-!. 33; Grnntvllle 1-!, 33: Korkfidi. 1-4, 31. Uhaclud Cotton*.—New York Mills, no; Black 1 At ater. 4o Erie Steatn Mills. 7-9. 30 Wuierloo i Mill*. 5-4. t:j. Cotton (>*nahu rg*—20. //can/ >'o!ton Duelling—35, r O 'I' I H.—Our books having been (It stroyeii by lire at Greenwood, during Gen eral Sheridan's raid, we rrspeetfully in.k all pev i sons know jug themselves indebted tons to come forward and report the amount a- near as thev enu and ejo-e the eante In Note. We non b» found at tiie -fore of U»»gc. Wi-on ,v Co. _ TM LOC 3- j{e>(7r.

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the STAUNTON VINDICATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. S-BK Staunton, V FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. 20, 1865 LOCAL ITEMS. We have frequently inveighed against the torrible condition of some of our streets atid pavement!*, and hope, with the present, de sire for improvement, they may shortly be jrut in respectable order, but until that is dune, person* who are compelled to move about at night, are, in many places, in im minent h izard of bruising or fracturing a limb. We are pleased to state, however, that our ■worthy fellow-citizen, P. 11. Trout, has a preventive for bruised shins, from bad pave suents or open cellar doors, in the shape of a tjK)cket Lantern, which, when closed, can he t-nrried without inconvenience in a side jtoeket, when opened and adjusted, is a neat and use ful lantern. Don’t fail to eall and get one and ut the same time examine his Kerosene Lamps, of all shapes, and sizes. They are economical.and Kerosene, different from the ■old Coal Oil, being without smell and giving a brilliant light makes them very desiwbfo, Oapt. Peek is very much pleased with the lantern, but about the Kerosene Lamps we don't know so well, lfe, like ourselves, is hi the Gas business, hut in a different line, and may possibly recommend Rosin as prefer able to Kerosene. We call the special attention of our Lady readers to the Millinery advertisements in this issue of our paper. Mrs. Kate M. Kelley has just returned from Baltimore with an assortment of goods which she declares are neat—lieautit’ul—ele glint—and who can gainsay what a Lady of her taste thus describes. Go and exam ine Ladies and Mrs, Kelley will be sure to please even the most fastidious taste, Mrs. M. K, Fagan is receiving, aud will open on tomorrow, Saturday, a very hand wine stock of goods in her line, which were selected with great care, and which, whim Mrs, Fagan has exercised bar taste in select ing, our lady friends must agree with us in believing are truly handsome. Millinery establishments it nave very little use for olil bachelors, an 1 conse quently de not care to propitiate our favor, but we will say for Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Ftgnn, that if you ladies give them a call, ihoy will exercise their best powers to grati fy your wishes. Vmwbb the head of Baltimore advertise ments, we publish the card of Weiler A Bro. Wholesale Clothiers, No. .‘128 Baltimore St.. Baltimore. From a personal inspection, made not long since, we are enabled to state that they have n very extensive stock of goods, and sell at prices to suit the times. We would advise our friends, who may visit Baltimore, and in their walks thr nigh the city chance to pass No. 8l2S, not to be deterred from entering the premises in con wvjU'-nce of the green appearance of the e: tenor, but walk in and examine the Mock, assuring them that they w ill find the Propri etors to be lint"quite so green. They will .also tin I Charlie Weiler on hand, ready and willing to sell cheap goods, as he did in days 4>f yore in the Valley and the Western part ■of this State. By all means give Charlie a call when noxt you pay a visit to Baltimore, Tub following is is the probable result of the Congressional elections in this State First District.—W. H. B. Custie. of Ac eonine. Second District.- h. II. Cbaijdler.of Nor folk. Third District.— B. Jobnaow Barbour, of Orange. Fourth District,-—Robert 1«>idgeway. of Amherst. Fifth District, -Still doubtful. Sixth District.- A. II. JJ. Stuart, of An guMn. Seventh District. -Robert V. Conrad, of Winchester. Kigth Dist/ict. Dauh l^I. lloge.of Mont gomery RrrKvri.v, while passing over the Rich mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac RaSroad, wc noticed a splendidly constrnejto-fl wood n bridge at Frederickshurg. Ctj^-m inquiry we. loarned that it was the fiivt ptormanent bridge, eonstrueted in the South, since the cessation of hostilities. at»d was completed, rye believe, in less than tw«» months. What plea pied us most was to learn that it was con structed by that Prince of Bridge Builders, j •Inf. Slanunon, who is well known in this I section. e congratulate friend Mammon on the successful ro njtlction of this excellent speci men of* l>rif Arthur’s Home Msgujjine. Contents: Music, Miehal, Flower*-, Outward Kooks, Mv Step-Daughter, Kings Queens of Eng land. Angel. Strength and Weakness, Wheth er it Paid .Our Biddy,Tin: Freedmens I [nines. Personal Influence, How the Poem Ended, Kay Sermons, Boys’ and Girls' Treasury, The Home Circle. Hints for Housekeepers. Toilet and Work Table, Editor’s Department and 5 illustrations, Plotting Mischief, (steel engraving.} A tfitUeU in Time, Play Hour, Dinner Dross and Braided Wrapper. Tonns- copies S line of business in Kicbmoud and those who give him a rail v.ill find an agreeable gentleman to deal with. See advertueniont in another column. 'I'll!; following Post-offices in Augusta Co., have been re-opened New Hope—D. Cullen Postmaster, vice f. G. Stout. 'll. Sidney dniin 'i ale-, Po-tnni-1. at (lie res idence of its Grand Fnlher.M AGGIE ESKRIDGE, only child of J. \V., and M, IV, ,Y*wjo\, aged nine months aud uiur 4n«. At a time when deep affliction rested upon this household, this sweet babe seemed specially sent to cheer the saddened hearts For a few short months it gladden, d fond hearts by its presence. Rut death has claimed the jewel. Its mission is er, To i liecr tlio darkened path of life.—then soar From earth, end jioinl the way to Heaven. Fair babe. it seemed too joyous amt loo pure?for tliia sad earth. Only a few weeks had passed sinre another infant ot the jama- age was romniil ted to the silent tomb. The joyous -ong of child hood E heard no more in that ome happy home. May (hid eoniWt the la-reared parents and enable them to feel— “They are ;jot lost, but only (/one before To welcome us upon a happier shore/’ M. STAl'NTOX 31 AltKKT,OCTOtlKK 2t», 1SC5. Kpmted Weekly by I'owell Itlacklcy. w iioi; s a i. t: FEOER— Superfine, do Kxtra, do r&uiitv, P3—tf. TlAiip; stated coininnnicntionsof.Staunt.on 1 Lodge No. 13, of Free and Accepted 'ia.-nns. are held at the Masonic Hall on the /xe\ Skiumi and t.\st Fimday of each month. Transient. Rreihivn in good standing are fra? i lernallv united to attend. 1 H Order of the '.Yoi •hipful Master. JAMES F. PATTERSON'. Str'ry. -Fu a ember .sOi. is*:.').—if Miscellaneous. FINE ESTATE IT*OIt SALE. AVING concluded to reside in Clarke county, Virginia, I otter for sale, privately, in Augusta, county, Va. three and a half miles West of Staunton. The Central Railroad, runs through it cutting into nearly two equal portions,leaving,on the im proved side of the Rail Road, over Three Hundred and Fifty Acres, and will sell either side, to suit the purchaser. There are several Hundred acres of fine, lofty limber upon the whole tract, which would make it desirable to the purchaser to haul for firewood to Staunton. On the South Side of the Central R. Road the land is in good state of cultivation: and the soil is of the best quality. The improvements are a good j Ram, Stables, and all necessary out buildings.— j Also an elegant newly built brick MANSION, j covered with tin. containing twelve rooms. IS feet square, and the halls 12 feet wide, is built in j handsome stvle and when completed (which Mill be soon.) will be one of the finest houses in the Valluv. 'J'KRAIS :—One third in hand and the balance in one and two years with interest from date. Any person wishing to purchase either part of this property, w ill please address me as soon as possible, at (Tuleyries.) White Post, Clarke Co., V«., or to my son, Tuley J. Mitchell who resides ou ttie farm. JOS. J. MITCHELL. September IS—rtt. NEW GOODS! rpilK subscriber having purchased recently in the City of Baltimore, a lljoroofelil.v assorted and careful! v wriected stock of Merchandise on the most favorable terms, is now' opening tjf.e same at his Old Stand, West View. QL'KENSWAUE, HARDWARE. BON NETS, ROOTS, SHOES, HATS, AND STATIONERY, and to which will be added in a few days an as sortment of Clothing, all of w hich he can and is determined to sell as low as they are sold at any establishment in the Valley Terms Cash or Goods exchanged for Country Produce. a part of in v REAL ESTATE. (IfR stock consists pf WM. W, TAYLOR. Oct. 13—21 IT'X EC L TO its SALE.— On THURSDBY, the 2nd day of November. 1805, the undersigned, Executors of Win. Gilkeson, dee d, will sell, at auction, at his late residence, on Christian's Creek, a vnrietv of nursKH(iU) and kitchen FURN ITURE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, (uu-bdu'.j HE A PE II AND 117/ IIA T HI!ILL,) and several Hundred Bushed* of COHN, and, a few Bushels of GRASS SEE I). T rms made known at sale.. A. T. GILKESON. D. V. GILKESON. (let IS—tda Executors. Reward S-TOJJvN from my meadow, near Middlebrook, on the Might of the 11th inst., a rough HORSE, about 7 years old. had a email lump on the side of bis neck, caused by the collar. The points of his ears are a little daubed with tar and the hair oir. No other marks recollected. I will give the above reward for liia return to toe or such information .is will lead to his re covery. JOHN M. COCHRAN. t»ct in* 25 HEAD OF HORSES FOR SALE. Ill A V K 2 a HEAD GOOD YOUNG HORSES, that 1 will sell low for CASH or in exchuuge for Flour, Grain or Stock of uuv kind. 1 V. ABNEY, Mint Spring, Augusta Co., Va. Sept. 13. 1*5*35.—tf. LIME LIME 400 litjHiicis of Lime for sale at my rmd.e»re near Staunton. Vv M. M. I’EYTON, September I—tf. Staunton Advertisements. >r o rr i a i-: The undersigned having associated wilh’ine as a partner in the ^STAUNTON TANNERY, Mr. William Stover, a practical tanner who has been engaged with me during the past 18 years. The i stele of the firm will be Mil's A Stover. JAMES MAYS, i The undersigned returns his thanks to*tl*e j«ih lie for tlie very liberal patronage extended to him 'luring the past 20 years, and respectfully asks a continuance of the same to the new firm. In >'onscy the late Miss It. C. Lewis. TERMS—Hue. two. three, four and live years, interest included, purchaser giving Loud with ap proved personal security, title retained as ultimate GKO. M. COCHRAN. Attorney in fact for Virginia IJ. Cochran. Od C—Ids A I,REM ARLE INSURANCE COMl’ANV— This long established Company, having surviv ed the war with ample means, is now prepared to renew policies and to grant further insurances.-— Within the last thirty days the Company has promptly paid a loss of Five Thousand Hollars without asking the delay for reports usual in such i cases. Apply to the undersigned at the office of 1 SJ/ciii-Y iiumgardiier, HUGH W. FHKFFF.V, Agent, Oct. f)-rU OTIUE, 'J'he undersigned, being authorized by the Leg atees to settle up the estate of JOHN GROVE, deceased, hereby, notify all persons indebted to said estate, to come forward and pay the same, on or before the 1st day of November next. All persons having claims against the. estate are re quested to present them, forthwith, for payment, as it js absolutely necessary, in order to effect a division among the Legatees. MARTIN R, GROVE. JOHN 11. GROVE. Oct. 13—dt. H ATS I I ATS 1IATS J Just received the largest assortment of Hats ever opened in ‘Vi.; market. All pricesaudcolors. ROANE k AERY. Clothing Tlovise. Opposite Virginia Hotel. Oct. If.. 1 .st;:.—;tt—Spec. copy. Staunton Advertisements. J. W. S. TAYLOR, GROCER, COMMISSION AND FOHHG MERCHilT, MALY ST., OPPOSITE TOST OFFICE, Staunton, Virginia KEEPS constantly on hand a fine assortment of F A M I L Y G R O C E R 1E S which he will sell low fop Cash or uxchange for all kinds of Produce. Persons who have produce to sell can eltfo-r find a Purchaser in him. or he will sell for them in this market or send to one of the best houses in Richmond, thus giving to every one the ad vantage of selecting their own market. From his experience for several years in Rich mond, he feels confident of giving entire satisfac- j lion. lie cordiallv invites everv one to give him I a call. CLOTHING, HATS, BOOTS, MS MO FillSHl MS!!! ROANE& ALBY, HAVING moved to their new ly fitted up store, I (opposite their old stand.) have just opened j the largest stock of Clothing and llats ever offered I in this market, Including all prices and qualities, j We hare, also, added to pur stock an assortment of Roots. Shoes and Furnishing Goods, the whole comprising every article necessary for Genllemon's j wear. Call and examine our sipek before pur- j chasing elsewhere. OPPOSITE P-1. HOTEL. j Staunton, Sept. 22, 1805.—tf.— Spec. Copy. j PIOTflBHAPH GALLERY. ri^HE subscribers have opened permanently a |_ PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY in Staunton, over the store of Roane Alby, opposite the Vir ginia Hotel, where PICTURES OF EVERY STYLE j ean l? from Greenville to )j Staunton, and occupies the Room opposite the Rar-Room of the Va., Hotel Known os thchtable Uniee. Iieing determined to keep a constant supply of Copper, Tin apd Sheet-Iron on hand, he will, at alj times, be prepared to do work with dispatch a pci at prices to suit the times. ROOFIXG, GUTTERING k SPOUTING HOUSES. either in Copper or Tin, will be done in a substan tial manner and at fair prices. iSept. 22, 1805.—lyr.—Spec. copy. THE "OUlt HOUSE" ST1I.L IS TIIE ASCESDASTH -0-0 rpiIR War is over, and peace with its attendant JL blessings is now visible amongst us. In proof of this we ha ve only to call the attention of the public to the following articles received at the “OUR IIOTTSE,” fresh from the Northern Markets: ORANGES, LEMONS, PINK APPLES. CANDIES. COFFEE. 8Ct; AH SPICKS, CHOCOLATE, TEA. H.VBJ) INKS, FI! I-ITS of all kinds, together With various other articles not enumera ted. Special attention is directed to the ICE CREAM SALOON! (attached to this House) fitted up in neat style for the accommodation of LADIES AND EXTL EM EX. The Subscriber thankful for the liberal patron-’ age bestowed upon the OCR IfOl'SE, and being determined that nothing shall he left undone to sustain its well earned reputation, lie hopes to re ceive continuance of the same. THE PROPRIETOR. Staunton, June 23—tf. GREAT VARIETY! TRIMMINGS OF NEW STYLES, Buttons. Bobbins. l>r;iiil? and Triimnittfs, BALMORALS, BELTINGS AND BUCKLES, SKIRTS FOR MISSES AND CHILDREN, French (onsets. While Hoods Hosiery, GLOVES, IIANDK’FS., SEWINGS, LACKS. LACE VEILS EMB BO ID Lit IKS, Velvets, Opera Flannels A- Cloakings. MAGIC RUFELIXG, BUGLE TRIMMING, FINE A MEDIUM ROODS FOR GENTS. STAPLE GOODS, IN BOTH WOOL A COTTON, SHOES, GLASSWARE, HATS, &C. TERMS CASH. KAYSER YOUNG. Sept. I.'ith, 18G,r..—1 vr, JUST RECEIVED! V V T" PI have just received and are no tv opening a y y general assortment of desirable goods, in the GROCERY LINK, ami to wliieh we respect fully ask the attention of our friends liefore pur chasing elsewhere. Uttr stock includes Marshall's Liverpool Salt, Ground Alum Snears of all kinds, (Ytffees Molasses Tea* u Bacon—Country and Western, Nails—assorted sizes and kinds, Tanner's Oil—Best and Common, Buckets ami Brooms, Adamantine and. Tallow Candles, Dye Stulls and Spices. Bed Cords and Plow Lines, Brushes and Curry Combs, Mason's. Emery’s and Gosling's Blacking, Cotton Yarn, Cotton Cloth, (tsnabnrgs. Quecnswure, Stoneware, kc., Ac. CASH PAID Fill! All MAPS IIP imtt l'OWEU. i ili.ACKI.EV. Sept. l.->, lfifia.— lyr. TO THE LADIES PIPER I-T'NKIIOUSKR are now rents ving at "U hite's Corner,” opposite Reiij. Crawford’s old stand, one of the hu-g1>S. GROCERIES, 11A1:1»\V A fill. OCEENSW A [IK. HOOTS. SHU1;S. H ATS. CAPS. At’.. AC., kt AC., all of which i 1 i b« -old I.OW FOR CASH lie has on hand ft lot of COOKING STOCKS. MACHINE oil., and the very best arti cle of SPANISH SOLK LEATHER. Also ,‘i large lot of ATMOSPHERIC SKf.p» SEAlil.Ntl FRUIT CANS for putting up Fruit. /'tf-Goods will bo sold CHEAP FOJ; CASH, or exchanged for COUNTRY PRODUCE of all kinds. ISAAC WITZ. -('•A Kvie s Old Stand, ncarC opposite the Mar ble Yard". Staunton, July 2S, ]sibj. FRANK PREFER Bjok-Binder and Paper Hauler. StauntoijL'Va, Respectfully in forms the l'uhlie that hi- is ii^aiu prepared to exe cute orders of ev ery description in his line of f~?. ROOK 151X1)-^ ,x"' i A Music Hook hound in the most ;ijijinived stvle. Mi'SIt' IN IKT l'OLIOS, L.VIUKS SATt’HKhS, Mo.NKV |-rii »SKS. lNWKKT UlMiKS. kr... on lunnl. "•^i'.Vl’hl! 11 .VAN;!?'(i dojie in t nio-’ -n'i ^mnthil st'-Jr. A*tg. 1 I— Jlii, Kail Road Notices, THE OLD ROUTE OPEN T» WASHINGTON VIA THE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND Potodiac k iilroaD TO HAMILTON’S CROSSING. TIIKNCE BY STACKS TO POTOMAC CREEK AND BY ►STEAMERS TO WASHINGTON. CON NECTING WITH TRAINS FOR ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES NORTH AND WEST. Through fo New York by this Liue m at not us ON nnd after MONDAY, July L’Gtli, 13Gr., the 1 Trains over this Road will hi- run as follows The through train will leave Richmond front the Richmond, Fredericksburg h Potomac Rail- I road Depot, I) AI LA at 5.30 u., connecting at Hamilton's Crossing with comfortable STAGES to Potomac Creek, and thence in new and com fortable Steamers to Washington, arriving there in time to connect with trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for RALTIMORE, PHILA DELPHIA, and arriving in NEW YORK next t morning. Baggage Checked through to Washington and accompanied by through Baggage Masters. Passengers Breakfast at Ashland and Dine on board Potomac Steamers. FA HE: TO WASHINGTON,.?S.50 TO BALTIMORE..10.no Eighty pounds baggage (to consist of wearing apparel) oulv can be allowed to each passenger. ►SAMUEL RUTH, Aug, 4-~4f. Superintendent. o RANGE A ALEXANDRIA RAIL ROAD. iUUOrCH 1!Y RAIL FROM WASHINGTON TO RICHMOND. On and after THURSDAY July 20, 1805, the trains between Washington and Richmond will ruu as follows Leave Washington at Alexandria at Gordonsville at Arrive at Richmond at Lestfve Richmond at li Gordonsville at Arrive at Alexandria at Washington at Connecting with the 0 p. m. express train from Washington to New York, and the 7.50 p. m. ex press train for Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York and places North and East of New York. Passengers for Manassas can procure round trip tickets at Alexandria for two dollars. W. II. MeCAFFKRTY. 7.00 a. in. 7.35 a. in 12.00 tn. 5.00 p. in 0.30 a. m. 12.30 p. m. 5.00 p. in. 5.30 p. in. General Superintendent. GKO, WIUTING. Aug. 4—if. General Passenger Ag’t, .\olicc to Par tic* Sending Freight to and froth Staunton. I 'MIK Va. C. H. R. Co. will furnish cars at Statin the track destined for market. Messrs McClure and Bumgardner have a house immediately on the track and will receive produce in the absence of ears on reasonable terms to be settled by owners, floods not consigned to other specified houses or not fetketi from the cars will he stored in the Ware House of Messrs McClure and Buutgardner. being the most convenient house to the traek. Mr. R. J. Hope and Messrs Ker, .Stevenson A Co have also houses convenient for transactin'.; this business. JJ. 1). WI11TCOMR. Getter ul Superintendent. Rockingham Register and .Staunton Spec tator insert. July 28—tf. \7IRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD—ol'i-.N TO JACKSt IN S HI V HR.—(In and after Vo; may. July 2 till, a DAILY P ASHES OKU TRAIN will lie run between Richmond and Staunton, leaving Richmond at t; *15 A. M. uml Staunton at 7 l.r> A. M. Tltis train connects with the trains on the Orange and Alexandria railroad at Gordonsville. A PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Staunton on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS at t! A. M. for points West. A FREIGHT TRAIN will leave Richmond on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS. Ow ing to the destruction of station buildings, parties sending freight must arrange tor its remo val from the cars on its arrival at destination. The ACCOMMODAT 10N PASSEN(.;KU TiIAIN is discontinued for the ptvsent. 11. D. WHITCOMB, 7m\y 28—if, Gen'l Super't. VA. t ll.VnUL Kill. ROAD. \TGT1CE TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS.— j,. V Good.-, purchased in Northern Cities can be consigned to Stephen Hunter. General Freight Agent, Richmond. The wtmlc charge tor the transit from the waif to tlit depot, tarluding wharfage, dravage, s tores ge and commission, wilt wot exceed ten cents per Hailli*, ;,n4 on heavy articles will be much less. Goods can be sent to any station on the Virginia Central Railroad, where the company has an agent, Freight will be collected at destination. 11. 1). WHITCOMB, Oct 12—tf -Gen'l Superintendent. OiKin-: Vr., Cr.vritAL R. R. Co. 1 Richmond, Oct. 11th 1804. j VRTICI.KSof Freight shipped to Waynesboro. Fishersville or Staunton must lie reunited from the i-;i^ immediately on their arrival as the Company has no Depot at either point and will nut l>e responsible for losses after their arrival at destinations, nor ran goods be sutiered to remain in the cars for storage. Oct, 11 —tf. 11. I>. WHITCOMR. Gen'l Soper't Washington Advertisements. Toils R. ELVAXS A ID; fj Wholesale Healers In Tin, Lead. Cii|ijnT. Zinc, Mni.'S, Ac. Har, HumHe, Sheet and Plate Iron, Carriage apd Wheel .Stock, NaiU, Spikes, liorse Shoes. Horse Nails, Nuts. Washers ami Holts, Tinners' Stork and Tools, Curled Hair, .Moss. Tow, Oakum, Ac. Castors. Clue, C#l«K.el i.tS'ks. Locks, Screws, Hrads. Tacks, Ac. Carriage Hands. Kt«*bs, Hack Lights, Joints, i c.. A c., A c. p.ii'i Pennsylvania avenue, ”05 C street, k7 and sit Louisiana avenue. WASHINGTON. It, C. w AS111A(ITt)A 1 Itti.V WOIUvS. MAINK AVKMK. liiJT, A 5T11 STI.’KLTS WASlIiNCTON t ITV. GRAY NOYES, Mfli34ii':£:tJ!rors of Stationary and Portnbte Steam Kngines, Steam Pumps. and Hollers, Saw and Crist Mills. Shaftim', Pulleys. Hangers, all kinds of Jjuji atpl {truss Castings. Forgings Ae. (>H hajut and for /ale three twelve liorse power stationary digitus. Sept. 2!i—dim. WILLARD’S HOTEL, WASHINGTON. D. C, SYKFS, CHADWICK C0c. coun.li Ob' WALL A Ml FHAXKUS ST*. Riclimoml, Ya„ T-ir- Give thejr undivided attention to the Sales of Ileal And Personal Property. .Merchandise and Cut vruv PttooLCE Horses. Mules, A.C., at public or private sale, in either tow n or country. June HO—Unto* TYI Eli SO.\, GENERAL COMMISSION .ItERilHAWTS, AO. 40. M .4 1 X S Tlij: K T, UICHSIOND, VA., r( *11.1) rospeetfullv inform their Muiid;, that, having resumed business, they aje prepared to receive consigitUtcnu. and tsorpte orders t,s heretofore. Auk. 18—12t* JOHN N. VAN LEW. 'll MA IS S Ti:F.IiT, tll10M>. VlRGl.VIt, k const a ,v tl y o a' ju a i> itjEisnn\tnt\ cm,fry, Farming- Utensils. C ’lirpont ors’' Tools, AND HOUSB, BWILDINO MATERIALS, .1 une 30, 18dJ-—lvr, JO li X l> n o i, n v 230 SroTeWOon Ilnru,, Richmond, Va. lias resumed his old business, lias on hand eoustantlv a large stock of GENTLE MEN'S and Ht»V;S HATS, at.-o LADIES' D ATs and i'AM'i K( US. to which the situation oi il.a trade oi Virgini-, and North f'^rplin- is in.it-d.. I A—

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THE STAUNTON VINDICATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER. 1-~ir __ Poetry. “HE MXE KIS LEVEL BEST.” Was he a mining on the hat— He done it with a zest Was he a leading of ine choir—* He done his level best. If he’d a regular task to do, He never took no rest; Or if ’twas off and on—the same— Ho done his level best. If he was preaching on his boat, He’d tramp from East to West, And North to South—in cold and heat— He done his level best. He’d enss and siag, and howl and pray, And dance and drink and jest, And lie and steal—ail one to him— He done his level best. Whatc’er this man was sot to do, He done it with a zest; No matter what his contract was, He’d do uis level best. ITEM. Wm. Jackson's negro, serving on a ju ry at Brooklyn, New York, with eleven white men. The troops garrisoning Mississippi are now being concentrate}! at Vicksburg, preparato ry to evacuating the State. The Augusta Chronicle says arrangements are now being made to colonize ten thousand acres of land in one county in Georgia, with Irish and German settlors. Tin cans holding three gallahs cf liquor each were found in about seventy-five bar rels of flour at St. Albans lately. The flour was from Montreal for New York. Nearly sixteen hundred national banks, with an aggregate authorized capital of over three hundred and ninety-eight millions of dollars, have been established in the United States. Prof. John P. Wood is on his way to Watervilli with five as pretty Chinese rats, red eyes and glossy hair, as ever were put into a “celestial” pie. The managers of the Fair must give John a premium. New Railroad.—Wo understand, says the Washington Star, that the capital stock for the construction of a new railroad be tween Alexandria and Fredericksburg has' been subscribed, and that ’the work will be proceeded with immediately. A charter for the road was obtained at the last session of the Virginia Legislature. Destitution in Alabama.—We learn that several hundred women and young girls in this city and surrounding country have tree a compelled to live on Government rations for some time, and that latterly they have been issued to them by order of General Swavne. In a few days more no rations will be issued to this class', and they will be in a terribly helpless condition. An Old Copperhead.—In an excited dis cussion yesterday, between a Democrat and a German Republican,, the fonner remiTcd to habeas corpus. “Habeas Corpus,” responded the Repub lican, “talk to me about Habeas Corpus'.— I knows him well. lie is a damt old Cop perhead.”—Cincinnati Enquirer. -—wE5s»— Army Chaplain and Contraband.— Chaplain, “3Iy young coloured friend can you read “Yes sab 1” “Glad to hear it. Shall I give you apa per “Sartin, massa, if you please.” “Very good. What paper would you choose “Well massa, if you chews I’ll take a pa per of terbaeker.” The chaplain looked at the contraband and the contraband looked at the chaplain, then the latter sighed and passed on. “The Confederate’s Daughter” is the title of a play which is having great success in one of the London theatres. General Butler appears in it as “the tyrant of New Orleans.” makes love improperly to the Con federate’s daughter, but is foiled by a faithful negro, who has a fight with Butler and beats him with a broad-sword in a square fight. Butler afterwards undertakes to hang the lover of the said daughter, but ho is re prieved. Butler is removed from command and the Confederate daughter triumphs.— The play is said to be highly exciting. A Novelty in Trade.—Messrs. A. Y. Stokes Co., of this city, were yesterday engaged in shipping four hundred barrels of flour to Charlotte and Salisbury, North Caro lina. It was all of Northern and Western manufacture. Probably no transaction, of this kind lui3 taken place for “these many years,” if ever, but it can easily be accounted for by the failure 6f the crops in North Caro lina and the general cleaning out of the State during the last months of the war. Rich mond is gradually becoming the centre of a large trade, not only from Virginia, but from States farther South. Republic. Tiie Hog Crop of the West.—The hog crap in Indiana promises well, according to a letter from Indianapolis, which says The immense yield of corn which the hot weather of the past month had brought for ward so rapidly aS to obviate all danger of early frosts, will affordevery.'fanner -tho means of fattening all the stock he has. Besides, there is an excellent “mast” crop. A foundation laid with “mast” and finished off with good “yaller” corn, makes a fat, solid hog, which dealers find it difficult to distinguish from the “eia&r grit,’’corn fed. The number of stock hogs in the country is largely in excess of the estimates, and par ties who make early contracts will find it a risky business. $13* j.he Memphis Biuiofirt, alluding5 tor the recent rapid ic,creatse in- the value of real estate in that vicinity, relates the following story of a gentleman of that eitv who sue! denly became rich against his will: “‘A few years since a Cincinnati firm sent to a gen tleman of this city an account for collection. It was not a large claim, but the debtor was in a very dilapidated condition, and as other wise he would have got nothing for his Cin cinnati friends, the Memphis gentleman got hold of a piece of property which he accepted for the debt. When he informed the Cin cinnati firm of what he had -.done, they re fused to be bound by it and wrote back a very insolent letter, in udffcjt.they.'told Aim, that when they wanted him to purchase real es tate for them they would tell him so. The Memphis gentleman felt so very badly about j it that he finally gave his own note for the amount of the debt (§130,) retaining the lsffid j thus reluctantly thrust upon him as a partial I compensation. That same bit of land is now j worth §200,000 and even that sum has re- j ccntly been declined by the fortunate own-! rJl -Miscellaneous. THE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA' a i> a o- t: iv c v FOR THE SALE OF V g 11 Ci E W 2 A t A Hf S> S BY' FOR HER CL IP FINGER li A HiU!*0 N B ITR y A. Q CO i h,H A A Ti e ft! S Ws bs Ctl kj tl j O n V? J ft ft 5 N J tJ OS

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b"* a.i ;nM:( i? ic,. I Baltimore Advertisements. A N D FANCY GOOD'S. LEONARD PASSANO. NO. 208, ))~tS7 BALTIMORE ST. (NEARLY OPPOSITE, HANOVER £T£EI}t) AND O 52 OEXTRC ‘MA»XET SPACId. Offers for sale a large crul well selected stock of HOSIER Y, GhOVSS, FAXCY WOOL EM GOO BA, SO A PA. PEUFFHERiES, POCK ET A XI) T. BLR Cirri ER Y. WALL ET*. P If USES. COM US, BR l 'SEES. P ER tT FA. S'OX CAPS. PIPES. till FIX SrRTXGS. Iff)OP RXTil 7.S S TA 77 OAWA r, C E STS' FFUXmUXC GOODS,pc. ,vO'. To which ihe attention of city and country cbuyers is invited. Oct 6—'dm f i WILLIAM. KNABE CO., MANUFACTURERS OP GRAND AND SQUARE PIANOS, No., 850 Wit’ST BALTlirOK.il STREET, N:E A.it EUTAAv'. E VER 71X3 Til FAT EXT warrextEd FOR FIVE YEARS. Certificates of Excellence from TEARLBUJifl, G OPTS C IT ARK. STR A EOSCII. SATT EE, BEST AM A TEARS ■rend'ARTISTS of the country. A call respectfully sol in ed. W!U: KNABE CO. •iScpt. 1 1805—lv. \VM. G. BANSKMLR. .0. A. BAKS£MU». T W. GOODLOS WITH 8ARSE31EK CO. COMMISSION WERCRA'S N o. 1 0 8 L 0 M B A E B S T R E E T Between Light and Charles, BALTIMORE, MB. Sept. 1 1805—ly* JAMES CARROT.!., J. Q. ADAMS, J. l>. SEER. CARROLL, ADAMS NEER, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN BOOTS, sirofis, 1 IT ATT; 1 H cats AM) STB A W GOODS. No, 280'BALTIMORE STREET, Nearly Opposite Sharp Sf. Sept. 1 18C5—iy. BALTIMORE. ►A PER .11 AN GIN GS. s HOWELL t BROTHERS, M A \UFA CTITR EP.S; 260 BALTIMORE STREET, Opposite Hanover, Baltimore, ’id.. Continue t®.offer 'the. largest assortment of PAPER HANGINGS IN THE CITY, EMBRACING THE LATEST STYLES OF EVERY GRADE, CURTAIN PAPERS, &c. ALSO, GOLD WINDOW SHADES. HOLLANDS, No. Every variety of style and price on hand. Prompt attention to all orders. Sept. 1 I%G5—iy. GAEHLS’S PIANO MI N1) F AT U R j N C 0 M P ANY, N. E. Corner of Eutaw , BALTIMORE, MI). Sept. 1—Gmo* "VTA ,V\ Srpra* ®>y s|fv v$t ,‘&t- :!b| r^k. :J. 3J.e S .XrrOBII'B 'Si*?£ 4#-' ir.-fie#5 t, 33^X.«e3>.*3:TVS:0^?.^J, JO JTN 1, re IN TOSH: P pop $£t~Please give me u call when you next visit the City. Sept—20—Cm MALTBY HOUSE, IT,ATT STREET. Between Oharks^nd Light Streets, R A LT51IOKK, A. 13. AIII3I /’Ml, Proprietor. Sent. 1—tf. SILO A ST C.C1RWISIxIj, Importers and Wholesale Dealers ia Nos. 17 10 CFTEAPSTRE BA X.TX3HEQRZ}. Sfpl. 1-r-om f Baltimore Advertisements. WHEELER WILSON’S HIGHEST PREMIUM OFFICE 214 BALTIMORE STREET. THE HOWE ELIAS now IS, (■'FLU? IVVICNTOJt AN'n MAKKU, FOR TAILORING UiATIIKR WORK W. MjSBKEX.L. ARttfet, 211 BAi.TJNtfiili STIli 1,T, i BALTi'ffiORK, WD. Sept. ]—Ginj* LARGEST STOCK OF 1)K V-(JOOns IN BALTIMORE, Aos. 13?>, 201 203 Da’thuorc Street, BALT] 31 ORE. JoiSJUBKS AMI K*:V VII.111:8 OF FerA?ii>m! Romp.siio lirj-CJootH, Invitethcattontfon of WHOLESALE AND HETATL IiU VERS •to tlu-ir 'inrgs mid varied Stock, 'ciab'rarir.g goods in 7 FATiRA DEPARTMENT of the trade. In their WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT Os Tils' Secosu Flooii .■of their' extensive premises', will he found Goods suited to the wants of WHOLESALE BUYERS generally. SS.v-v andjkyrapij uf tides. at a iisv-. ally hr fdterut tviVi y f\ tlicir J-M1TAif, Sj'O'CK 'on first floor and Base ment, will he found one of the most varied arid extensive in the country. In both Wholesale and Retail .Departments the LOWEST PRICE IS MARKED. on every article, so that parties not ■(fully acquainted with the value of Goods can *buv from lis with confidence. Sept. 29—3m. BIBB GO'S., RE-IMPROVED OLD DOMINION S® sw»si ww«ee»«ai CjCMB SC IS*!*® i W >£S Ms»f 'tlajP rS r ,ij ^*r JSsfr w TT8 esne^ndfy fd^>tfd*-to*ujt fhe waftts of-o»r •liCoifntry Friends, burning either tyoodor coal, quick in its operation, and'Vtfy durable! WE ARE NOW SELLING .AT REDUCED PRICES! We have the Largest and most complete stock of COOKING AND HEATING STOVES, ail of first class patterns in the city. Also m^TmOTstb pat nit o «t JitJliiy0Is 1 liilllai uiiiiMulS fiifiiiljily. or all.sivEb. Also, ilic "Improvr’i Arrapj^ment lor finsg Tuluccp... OLD STOVES t'rfkejVirs exchange ’and repairs for ail kinds of Stov.es constantly-on hand at BIBB .y GO’S., Baltimore Stove House. 3l> Light St., Baltimore. Sept. 8, 18G5.—6m, f ANUFACTUBER OP UK AND h SQUARE i>JL PIANOS, -Factory 84 k 8 BY S. A. FOUTZ ERO., AT THEIH _ WK31ESALE DRUG AT\iD MEDICINE DEPOT. mo. 116 Franklin St., Baltimore, 2£ Dif s this Preparation.— j Try it and sali*'/ otfrisclvtV Price 35 and 75 seats i i >t c Prepared 8. A. rM. For sale at 1’. 11. TRt of alt article? incident to the Drag t.,td Apothecary i rtfs.-*, iw^ich ,1 I'oie prin.-s: rfu’er the pvt Vent at n a r can not lie expected that i credit system. hall continue wv old Main P. JT. reel. Si. THE till C-i Julv _ !—if. iTU1 J. 1 E! NOTICE!! npr-U-; jsuV-;.-riber hr.* just J Uivacfi from the Xt.irih with t fine assortment of Fresh Drug’s. Mo.lk-ines. )>y' Aru effos.^M;., all of which ’.riil Dti on rc.isijUnole Unus. lie takes this j n:etho«Vi£lUi3 CASH. G. C: YEAK’LFJ, Dr. Young’s old stand, j August 1, 186."—Sato.* j OAV i-3 t’AiN KILLER. Raduay’s Ready Re- liefv June’s Alterative, VVistar’s Baleajn of,j tv nvi *0h|rry, Jane’s Expectorant, British 05!, j I Mustang Rinitrieiu, Hood ad's German Hitters,' tvycvnaied Ritters, Vermifuge, {foRoivavY, Worm Confections, Godfrey's Cordial, l-’ort Monies' and a line assortment of fancy artii i- for sale'at, G. G. 't EARLE’S Drug Store, Or. Young's old'stand. Staunton, Sept. 1. 186'A.-—*tC Gt i tZOJ.i: ("N T tor Cleansing and Preserving the TEETH, for sale at G. e. Y EtA ELK’ S f'-rusr Slot*'*. I)r. ’i dung’s'old stand. iStaU'v.totf, Sept., I, 18t,»5.—tf. LAXT.VTIOG lUT'i'LiiS, an excellent Tonic, for sale .a* G. C, Y-EAKLS’r? Drug Store.' Dr. A’ouivy v-oh] stan tiunton. Sept 1. H c... ■:f. Staunton Advertisements. srg* T£r* AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK STILL IN rrtHE undersigned. thankful for pnst favors, in forms his friends and the public, that' he has just returned with a New and well selected Stock of DRY 0(>n[>S, (Htor FRIES, DYESTUFFS and GENTLEMEN'S FyiLNiSUIXG GOODS For the quantify a:: well as quality, he asserts, without fear .VI' sueeessfnl contradiction, that it is uuftaj-pasV^d' in this market, Having uo partner, with whom to divide the j profits, untnrtutnuch' no family to support, no children to educate, and withall. without extra v agent hahits, it would get-m strange if he could not compete in selling bargains with any other establishment in the State. My will to do so is good, iiml where there is si will there is always a way.” My Stock consists principally, as fol lows French and English Merinos, Horn basic'.\S and Flack Silk, Figured and Plain Alapacas. All Woo! 11'hiir.cs, Half Wool In-lain-^. IS oei.'-s Whi;. and Colored Flannels, Manchester and Domestic Ginghams, Limeys an 1 Striped Domestic, y,.viss Muslins and Nainsook, Plain and Cticck Cambric, Tallin '.‘nen ami Toweling, Tri {,iue»:: from 75 ets to $1,50. 1 Ladies’ and Mt-rei.’ j loop Skirts, 1 i ll morals, th Le-f quality, eih. and fhad Dresses, 10 pieces Broad Cloth, from ?5 50 to $10 per vard, A full Stock of Plain and Faner French and I o 'mcs'ie Cassiwm Casinetls Tweeds and Ken tucky .Jeans. Hosiery a ltd Pc-ferncry, fS'oapa of all qualities, No Flips, latest styles and patterns, Opera Hoods and Scarf?., Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, 24 Doz. Linen do at 20 cent? each or $2,00 per Dozen, Plain and Figured Silk Velvet Vestings, A large selection of itress Buttons and Trimmings, Full stock of Fonhett anil Cap Ribbons, 3 Doz. Colored Comtts, 4-1 and 5-4 Bleached Cotton, 0000 Yds. Brown 4-4 Cotton, 100 Bunches Coftou Yarn, Nos. 7 to i a, Calicos and Colored Cambrics, 2 Doz. Chemises, Plain and Needle Work Collars, Cambric Edging and Inserting, 400 Pairs Ladies' Misses’ and Children’s Shoes, Shawls, Dusters and Ladies’ Cloaks, the latest patterns, A Pieces Broad Cloth for Cloaks. And many .other articles not here mentioned, all sold at a small profit for CASH by II. MILS, Next, door to the Jfarble Yaf3. In the second story I have now opened a first rate stock of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, such as :—Heady-Made Ciolhsng. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Linen Shirts.' from $2,50 to $G,00— Also Crown Cotton and Cotton Yarn by the Bale or in smaller quantities. S. II. If. Sept. 2ft—if. hlooo i.2oo:xr.vy UPHE Pi'Cc’dent of the United States having p°r 1 doned all men worth the snYxri Bens. would now call attention to their new stock of TAI4JL E* 1ATEK &OO&* which have been selected with great care. Their stock comprises STAPLE DR YPOODS, GROCERIES. QUR EXS- IVA RF, ]V 0 OD E AI WA RE, mO TS. SII0 E S. IIA TS. GLASS. PAIR IS. LADIES' CLOTHS, CLOAKS FROM $12 TO ELL SHAWLS. OIL CARPETS, WALL PAPER. LARGE PIIO TOGRA PH AL BURS, VARXISIR 33 3ESL -£-41 CONTAINING EIGHTY COLUMNS. To Single MaiLSubseribers. $4.00 T.ii t iuos of Ten or more, .o S>rbs’'.i!ptio'as forwarded to R. B. K’lt-y, P-p.. Pox 262, Richmond Vs will he prompt) r ar d sale* ly forwarded. JOHN MH I UA Idi’cr .v rronimior. Newspapers THE NEWYOUK NEWS i DAILY, SEMI-WEEKLY AND YfEEKLY, THE new YORK weekly semi-weekly news, great FAMILY NEWSPAPERS! BENJAMIN WOOD -Proprietor. Journals of Politics, Literature, Fashions Market and financial Reports, Interesting Miscel* laiiv. and News from A L L PARTS OFT II E W 0RLD1I NEW IMPROVEMENTS INTRODUCED in Ii&arense Circulation Determined On. The Largest, Best and Cheapest Papers Published in New York. 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