Staunton Vindicator: January 25, 1867 — Newspapers

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The editors herald the development of the manufacturing and mining industries in Virginia. These advances will aid Virginia's return "to the former prosperity of the 'Old Dominion.'"

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At no time perhaps has the subject of mining engaged the attention of Virginians so extensively as at present. Daily important and valuable additions are made to the great mineral wealth Virginia is know to possess. These discoveries are inducing a disposition to engage in a new species of manufacture in the Old Dominion. We herald this as a good omen. The success of any kind of manufacturing establishment induces greater energy in that line and tends to stimulate other branches. We have noticed with pleasure that our Capital City is turning her attention to a greater degree than heretofore to manufacturing. Richmond, with her vast water power, her attention turned to manufacture, and with her facility to receive the raw material, will take no second rate position among manufacturing cities. This will but increase her importance as a commercial city. Her advantages in this line are no mean order and manufactures will serve to stimulate her commercial interests. To see Richmond turning her attention particularly to manufacturing is a pleasing sight to Virginians. To this means alone, in her changes circumstances, have we looked ultimately to see her take that proud and prominent position among the cities of this country to which her location and natural advantages justly entitle her.

Not only is manufactures destined to benefit Richmond, but it is to the proper reduction of the raw material, in which Virginia abounds, into marketable commodities, that we will have to look for restoration of the former prosperity of the "Old Dominion." Every facility in this line will ultimately be taken advantage of. Manufacturing establishments, adapted to the wants, or super-induced by the facility of receiving and cheapness of the raw material, will spring up in every community. They will furnish labor with constant work, produce with a ready market at home, merchandise with prompt and cash customers and indeed give a heretofore, unfelt impetus to every branch of business. What we all have to do is to foster those which have been erected in our communities by our patronage, and stimulate the building up of other branches of manufacture by the success of those already in operation. If we all but add out mite in this line, every city and town will rise in importance, and Virginia be prosperous beyond any realization of the past or the most sanguine anticipation of the future.

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Notes that the message of Gov. Boreman, of West Virginia, contained several topics of interest to the citizens of Virginia, including his contention that any attempt to re-join Virginia "would be unanimously rejected" by the legislators.

Names in Announcement:

A. H. H. Stuart

"Virginia and West Virginia"

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In response to a letter discussing the debate over where to place the capital of West Virginia, the editors offer a suggestion, but question the relevance of the issue to residents of "'Old Virginny.'"

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Wheeling Intelligencer

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Informs readers that the snow fall in Augusta last Sunday "was the deepest of the season."

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Announces that the legislative committee assigned the task of investigating the plan to postpone the May 1867 elections until October has been discharged.

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It is reported that $1,530,000 worth of domestic goods, mostly flour and tobacco, was exported from Richmond last year. Imports amounted to $37,300, including $20,977 worth of salt.

Retaliatory Legislation

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Relates that a West Virginia legislator introduced a bill to protect people on the border with Virginia. The new law stipulates that Virginians may not collect debts from West Virginians so long as the latter are prevented from collecting debts because of Virginia's Stay Law.

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We clip the following from the proceedings of the Legislation of "West Virginia" last Thursday:

"Mr. Ferguson, from the Judiciary Committee, reported a bill to protect the people of the counties bordering on Virginia, in which State there is a stay law. It provides, in brief, that the people of Virginia shall not collect debts from citizens in West Virginia so long as the latter are prevented by the Virginia stay law from collecting debts due from citizens of Virginia. Read the first time."

Impeachment--Exciting Statements

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Using extracts from two New York journals, the article contends the debate over whether President Johnson should face impeachment hearings has polarized the nation.

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New York World; New York Herald

General Assembly

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Details the proceedings from the General Assembly last week, including the penitentiary bill, which passed unanimously.

Effect of Impeachment on Five-Twenties

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Informs readers that Europeans have sent a flood of U. S securities back to the United States for sale, and blames "the lack of confidence" on the continuing crisis over Johnson's impeachment.

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The brief piece contains a passage from Rev. Henry Ward Beecher's lecture on "'Universal Suffrage,'" in which he argues in favor of granting the ballot to women.

The New York Southern Relief Association

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Reports on the creation of a women's philanthropic organization in New York, whose goal is to ease the "terrible destitution now prevailing" throughout the South. The group has no political affiliation and has received support from various city leaders.

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New York World

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Local Items

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States that the U. S. Agricultural Commissioner has obtained a large quantity of Spring wheat seed from Russia to distribute in areas of the country where that variety can be grown, which includes Augusta County.

Local Items

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Informs readers that S. R. Sterling, Collector of United States Internal Revenue, will be in Staunton from Feb. 18 to Feb. 21. All taxes assessed through January 1 are to be collected.

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Cautions readers that counterfeit National Bank notes are circulating.

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Announces the formation of another debating society in Staunton, the "Philomathesian Society."

Names in Announcement:

S. N. Giles; Heber Ker; C. C. Wheat; Carrie Taylor

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Reports that "no business of general interest" was undertaken by the Circuit Court during its session here last week.

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Proudly notes that the "'Stonewall Band'" will be organized next week, under the leadership of Prof. A. J. Tuner.

Names in Announcement:

Prof. A. J> Tuner

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Announces that Rev. S. D. Stuart will deliver a lecture at the Stanton Lyceum next Friday. The subject of the lecture will be his recent trip to England .

Names in Announcement:

Rev. S. D. Stuart

Married

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On Jan. 22 Jacob H. Leonard and Nannie Yount, daughter of David Yount, were married by Rev. C. Beard.

Names in Announcement:

Jacob H. Leonard; Nannie Yount; David Yount; Rev. C. Beard

Married

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Erasmus P. Cease and Sarah A. Swine were married by Rev. E. F. Busey last Tuesday.

Names in Announcement:

Erasmus P. Cease; Sarah A. Swine; Rev. E. F. Busey

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