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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

Wing President, belongs the honor of bringing
into our State the doctrine Of prescription for O.
pinions sake. We say to Gen. Taylor belongs
this honorary he wear it meekly--it will add
nothing to his laurel wreath Of fame.
We regret to see that our able political friends
OF the Enquirer, Examiner, and iynchburg Re-
publican, are calling on the Democratic Legisla-
ture of Virginia, to retaliate as in Virginia, most
of the State offices are held by Wings, and they
could not complain if they We're made to stake
their own physc,i as they exultingly exclam
when a Democrat is removed. We hope, for
The honor of Virginia, she will not stain her
proud escutcheon by doing that which she has
:eyer rejected, disowned, disayowed.n 1t is a
high honor that she has neger voted for Fede-
raj President, and neyer advocated the doctrine
Of prescription for opinions sake" We would
keep her so, and not place the proud Old Do
mlnion In a false position. Let us wait until
1852, when all will be riohted. Weaqpeas to
our friends to reconsider their motiol-wc ap-
peal to the Democracy of Virginia to restrain
this spirit and npt to retaliate. The course pur-
sued by the WliSs will work their own destuc-
| ton. We have occasion to know, and the fact
cannot be denied that the removal Of Colonel
THOMPSON meets no favor from man members
OF the Wing party=-it Is looked upon with dis.
gust. Indeed, We heard a most estimable Wing
| gentleman say, ''Iie was done with the Wing
party'-otsers excuse the conduct of the Presi-
dent by saying that "all the Presidents turned
! men out office, but they fail to remember that
Cen Taylor, as we'll as themselves said, that ne
removals would be made except for "cause'5
We make no complaint because of removals
we complain Of violated faith,
! We wish not to be misunderstood on this sub
lect of retaliatioa-if we can ascertain that it is
the wish Of the Democracy of the State that it
should be done, will advocate il, and for this
purpose we call upon the Democratic Press to
speak out their sentiments. We are opposed to
it, and respectfully ask our friends to consider
well before they determine. il is the fault Of
the Democracy that so many Wings are in Of
flee in Virginia. Let them make no more ap
pointnents from that class of politicians.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
UNIVERSITY OF WIN GINA.

On friday last the 24th session of this Institution
was closed, and the exercises on that occasion
We're highly interesting and gratifying to those
present. The number Of diplomas granted. 1879,
greatly exceed that ofany preceding wear. The
degree OF Bachelor of Arts was conferred for the
hrst time on two students, NJ. G. Peyton, of Rich
nond, and Thos M. Amber of Fauquier the
latter OF whom read an Essay on Man, which is
well spoken OF by those who had the pleasure of
hearing it. The degree OF Master of Arts was
conferred on Charles Marshall, of Fauquier and
John Hart, OF Louisa. Mr.. Marshall was to have
read an essay On the American Revolution, but
Ill health prevented him Professor George E.
Dabney delivered an excellent address "On the
Value OF Writing" before the Society of Alumni.
which is to be printed We were so unfavorably
situated as to prevent us from hearing but a very
lew sentences of it.
Mr. K. H. Garnet, of Essex, is the orator elect
Of the Alumni for the next session. and John Ran
dolph Tucker his alternate.
he board of visitors have added another Pro-
fessorshlp to the University History and En-
gllsll Literature. No appointment OF a Professor
10 TINS Char will be made till the annual meet
ing OF 1850. Two thousand dollars of the debt
against the University has been directed to b.
paid off
At the close ofthe exercises on the public day
bountliul collation. was provided by the Faculty
- 1lo 1eiiei sou Hail. Wllcn was Partaken OF by
the Board OF Visitors, Students and invited guests.
Jefersontam.
In the list OF Students who distinguished them.
selves in their respective classes, we notice the
names Of
Saml R. Hendren, of Augusta--cl class of Ma
terra Medica, School Of Medicine, Chemistry
JT Points, Of staunton,- Modern Languages
German Language and Literature Pure Matba-
mates; Natural Philosophy
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

TUE ENGLISH NAVIGATION LAws.--The Wash
ington Union, in its review of the news brought
by the steamer Hibernia, says:
"The passage OF the bill by the British Parlia-
ment repeating the navigation laws, viii have
the effect OF opening our ports to the commerce
OF Great Britain on the same terms which that
law comedies TO other nations. The act of Con-
gross Of May, 1928, provides that when our gov
eminent shall receive notice Of the repeal by a.
mother nation of laws imposing discriminating
duties oftonnage or import, it shall be the duty
of the President OF the United States 10 issue his
proclamation to the effect that all discriminating
duties on our part, so far as that nation is con-
cerned, are thenceforth to cease. thus by the
recent legislation of Great Britain, will our laws
imposing discriminating duties on vessels Of that
nation cease to operate without any legislative
action on the part Of Congress We lave 10
doubt this measure of the British government,
and the consequent action of our own, will tend
greatly to advance the shipping and commerce
OF the United States, and to promote its great
producing and exporting interests and such
seems to be the view taken Of it by several Of
the British news papers."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
THE ROMAN PEOPLE e. THE POPE

The correspondent of the Times disposes as
follows OF the calumny which charges the Re-
pubic with maintaining itself against the real
wish OF the people, who are falsely said to long
Tor the return OF the Pope. The writer is moi
partial to the Roman Republic.
AS lover OF truth and an inquirer into facts,
cannot help being struck by a singular circum
stance which attends this Invasion. Notwitb
standing the French Government has deceived
all the other Powers, parties to the Congress at
Gaeta, as well as trifled with its engagements to
the Pope, still it must be presumed that the ex-
peditlon to Rome has been made, not only fer
the purpose of protecting ''the legitimate inlu-
ence OF France" but also for the restoration of
Papacy whether spiritual or temporal, or both.
1t has taken place in the belief that strong re-
dictionary party existed at Rome, as well as in
the provinces and, devoted as the people were
supposed to be to Pho Mono, it was expected that
thousands would have availed themselves of the
opportunity to declare openly in his favor
During three weeks after the landing of the
French the gates of Rome were uncosed Sd
the provinces have been free of the armed bands
aliached to Nlazzani and the anti Papal parry
otlil, not a single man has Joined the French
camp, and not one Roman, either of the CITY or
OF the country, from Bolona to Terracina. has
taken up arms for the Pope. Where then is the
reaction, or the reactlonary party2 1t is neither
<seen nor heard Are we not, therefore entitled
to inquire If it in reality exists, or if there be
any person anxious for the restoration of church
government beyond the immediate influence of
the cardinals of Gaeta | fear the Fufonean
Catholic Powers have been acting all this time
on false data, and have been confouneling two
things that are essentially different mean the
return of the Pope himself, and the restitution OF
the Government OF Cardinals The one is still
possible, though the French expedition and the
loss OF life at Rome converts the love of the peo-
pie Tor the person fthe Pope into feeling of a
very opposite character; but the other is quite
impossible, and the sooner the great Powers un
derstand that fact, the better il will be for the
welfare not only of the Roman Catholic Religion,
but OF Christianity in general.
AT such moment as the present we must
not be deaf and blind, and am convinced that
church government as it existed cannot be re-
stored at Rome. We had an arrival of 1000
men at Teulon last night, as well as of an i'm
menss quantity of munitions of war The
whole French force now in the Roman States
must amount to $4,000 men. The Spaniards
were at Ierraclna when last heard of 1hem-
About 300 French subjects have been taken un-
der the protection of the British flag, l am told
by order OF Lord Palnerston. The Austrans are
not advancing upon Rome. Their force is alto
,gethar directed towards Ancona.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

:. CALEB $. woodruff, the Wing Mayor of N.
York, says OF Mr.. Polk, in his proclamation an
nounclng the death Of the EX-Presdent: Sin
every position whether as Governor of his native
State, as Speaker OF the House Of National Rep
rresenatlves, or as Chief Magistrate Of The Amer
lean people, he has displayed abilities Ct 10
common order; and by the force of his talents
the purity of his life, and the sincerity of his
patriotism, has commanded the highest esteem
and confidence of his fellow-citixens. The events
in which ne has borne prominent part, will
fern one of the most brilliant chapters in the an
mails of our country, and will transmit his name
to posterity as one Of the most llustrious of cur
Presidents"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

Cincinnati paper relates the case of man,
supposed to be dead from the cholera who rose
from nus coffin while the burial service was per-
forming 1t adds that I'the CONSERVATION of the
assembled company may be imagined, but il can
not De described Some We're for leaving inlme-
sdiately, some Were incredulous and some believ-
ed a-mlracle had been performed This scene
took place on Walnut street, above Canal, and
may DO ascertained by any one disputing our re-
port. At last accounts the person was doing
well. We understand the cause of the mans stu
Por was TOO large qnantityof cholera medicine
& ven him containing opium"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
FUNERAL OF JOHN w. THOMPSON OF
BOTITOURT

On Sunday the 22d ult., the funeral cereno-
mes OF TINS esteemed gentleman, conducted by
the Free Masons, came off at his late residence
in Botetonrt The sermon was preached bv the
Rev Leonldas l}osser, of the Va Conference, and
member OF the Order. His text was from Dob
goth chapter and 9th verse The sermon is said
10 nave been master piece Of eloquence. There
We're present between two and three thousands
OF persons. Mr.. T. was the Member from Bote
TOUT OF the House of Delegates for many years
and the crowd who attended his funeral ceremo-
mes speak volumes for his popularity and their
Thus are tbs good honored in their death.
Lersngton Gaeetts
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
FOURTH OF july.

There was no preparation for a celebration Of
the National Birthday in this place, and conse-
quently, we have nothing particular to commu-
nicate in relation to its celebration. About II
o'clock, the Stanton Light Infantry under COM
mand Of Capt. Asst, paraded, and marched thro'
our principal streets By invitation the Compa-
ny dned with the Captain, when, through Maj
HARMAN, the thanks of the Company were ten
dered to-Capt. Asst for.the hospitable manner in
which they had been entertained-they then re-
turned to town and again marched through the
streets firing blank cartridges in honor of the
sold Thirteen" If there had been any spu1k
in the Highland Rifles they would have made
their appearance or the 4th as it was, the honor
Of celebrating the day was left to the Staunton
Light Infantry
Some four or five German citizens gave
a kind Of Pic Mic, near the residence Of
Capt. Asst, in honor of the 4th, at which Mr. F
t. GElGER delivered quitea handsome address.
At Mt Scion, the military under Capts. Nc
FALL and Hottie, made quite a display. An
address was delivered by CHAIRMAN JOHNSON,
JR., Esq.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
HLANK LETTERS OF DISMISSAL.

A Wing ofice-holder under The late admins
tratlon, III anticipation Of the election of Genera1
Taylor, had a number of blank letters of disnois-
sal from office prepared, in order we suppose to
expedite the business OF making removals. BE-
cause these blanks Were printed during the ad-
ministration of Mr.. Polk, the Wing press charge
tito Democratic account The Washington Union
exposed the matter without making explanation
at the time, whereupon the Richmond Nhia find
ing the printing to have been done before the
advent of Old Zack, cries out, Caught in his
own Snare" Now, we are inclined to think
some one else is tropped-for, if the Democrats
held ALL the offices, as the Wing papers assert,
we should like to know what they wanted with
blanks, because they had no one to remove.
~ Father MATHEW the ,reat ,,o.t,. ,f
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
At the recent Epigconal Convention b Boston

AT the recent Episcopal Convention in Boston,
1t was stated, that the number of persons attach
ed to this Church i'll the United States, is not far
from two millions the number of communicates
about seventy thousand; and the number of
clergymen upwards OF fifteen hundred-of whom
thirty are Bishops. One of these is missionary
Bishop III China, another in Turkey, and two
others are domestic Missionary Bishops in our
Western States and Territ ories
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

The city council of Memphis recently laid in
supply, OF lime, tor the purpose of lining the
streets OF that place. but it seems from the Her
aid thatsome Ph.anthlopic creditor lepicd upon it
and carried it off, the city being greatly in his
debt The same paper says that the council can
get no credit. Some months ago, the sans
council refused to license a menagerie because
they would not furnish the members Of that body
with free ttokctS.-Ken. Ycoman.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

The Chicago papers of the a2d ult, mentions
me death OF SAMUEL II. DAVIS, Esq, of Peoria
from cholera MIR. Davis was a printer, and
has been the editor and publisher of papers al
AleSandrla, Winchester and Wheeling, Va, and
Peoria, Ill. From the last he retired d few
years ago.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

FOR FRANCE.-W7e send copy of our pa
per OF to-day, &c the French metropolis, agreea-
bly, to the request of NJ. VATrrMARE, and we
wish we could say in it that the French army
before the city OF Rome was cut'up and routed,
because of the unwamauted interference of the
French nation in the affairs of the Roman repub-
he 1t would have been more creditabe to the
French nation to have lent her aid to the Ro-
mans instead giving .:aid and comfort" to the
enemy. Ii this paragraph should ever meet the
eye OF friend of true liberty in France, he will
know the spirit that dictated it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

u On Monday night last, about IL O'Clock,
the Stable and Spring-house Of ALFRED CHAP
MAN, ESD near this place, were consumed by
llre, and we are sorry to add, a good horse per-
ished m ihe flames, and another so seriously in
cured that he can be of no farther service to the
owner The hreis supposed to be the work of
an lncendlary, and it is to be regretted that the
b!ack-hearted villain who perpetrated the deed,
did not perish in the flames instead of the dumb
brute
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

CALoMELz CHOLERA AND CAUSE OF THE DIS
EAsE-The following is an extract Of letter
from Louisiana planter, who is also an minent
physician.
i think tprobabe that the cholera has des-
stroyed a full tenth of the slaves of Louisiana.
My children have lost fifteen, whilst have lost
but one old man. ltattacked theirs first, which
put me on the alert to guard mine by preparing
them Tor the attack, This did by giving each
OF them from five to ten Or twelve grains OF Gallo
mel, with tenth off grain of morphine at night.
The discharge OF dark bile the next morning was
Incredibly large. The old man alluded to was
the only grown person who did not take the
medicine and can affirm with confidence that
no one who took this preparatory course was
lost amongst my chiIdren's slaves II is my O.
plnlon that no person will take cholera, whose
liver IS In healthtul action. 1t is evidently an
atmospheric disease, often assuming the charac-
tefol an endemic, from local causes, which favor
its deeerious quality, or render its subjects more
susceptible of It's influence.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

The GOLD LLAR.-Three hundred and six
ty thousand, five hundred and thirty-nine gold
dollars have been coined at the mint in Philadel-
PIMA, up to the 28thult. The tiny coin is every
where admired TOR its beauty and convenience.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

DEATH OF Col. JACK HAYs-The Memphis
haeie publishes letter from Galveston, dated
on the Sd INST, which announces the death OF
Col. Jack Hays, Of Cholera, at San Antonia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

The seventh plank road leading from Utica,
n. Y, is about to be commenced Those now
IN operation pay Is per cent, per annum Oh an
investment OF 100000
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

The Louisiana and Mississippi papers COM
plain ithe bad prospects Of the cotton CROP
The crops never before looked SO badly at this
season.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

" Father MATHEW, the great arostls Q
Temperance. has arrived in New York
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09

Let our opponents then twit us as much as they
please in regard TO the s'No-Partyism" of our
candidate We like him all the better for what
they SO much dislike. He is an honest man, and
good Wing, zealously devoted 10 the preserva-
ton of the checks and balances of the Constitu-
ton, and he will give us a pure administration
Of the government. This is all we want
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-09
#. j. ALFRED, EDITOR.
STAUN ON !:
Monday Morning, sgggEy 81.
The Grand Deception,

General Taylor hates, loathes prescription
Cor CyjHnudp7,;e ca,ooeb
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-28

zAe Coies.-A Quaker resbaing at Paris vas wsissd Sa by EosE wOskner, in order to make thriS compliments. and ask foS thsir usual New Years giAs.
 "wen. ny friends,'' said the Quaker. " here are yoar gifls; choose 6sassn irAses os the bible.''
 sI don't know how to read, ,'' said the first, go l fake the Gfleea franes."
 .I eaa reed" said the seeond. q bat have press ing wss's." He took the fifteen frsses. The third slsa made the sane choice. He now came to the Esrsh. q. lad ahoas ioarteen- Tse Quaker lOoked st hi@ with sn air of goodness
 -WIl you, teo. take these three pieces, which yOa nay attain at any time ey yOur labor and indus typ
 "As yoa say the book is rOOd. I will take it ard rssd it b my mother,- replied the boy. lie took the Bible, opened it. and foand bstueea the leaves a gold psses ef fosty francs.
 The others hung down their beads, and the Quaker ted thsm he was sorry they bad nOs made better choice
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-28
Unis-a states ssenmer Allewhauv.

Cnite4 states steamer Alleghmmys
 Some fears have been entertainea thes tAis vssss! had been lost, bet the Baltimore Sun annoanees as foows. her arrival al the assy yard ai Washingoa:
 We yesterday morning received the gratifying intelligence. hy .eIegraphie dispa,eA ren wsshssg- ton. of the sivai at the aavy yard in that eily ol the U. S. steamer Alleghssy. Lieai. Hunter. con nander. SA@ has bees oa an expesimeassi cruise of about two ysan on the eastern ecas, of South America ard the Mediterranean. keeping the sea three winters during the year. by leaving the nOs- shern fos the soaIhesn and returning for the nosherr hemisphere. al the period of the winters of each thas the qualities Of the vessel and the sapsaiioa Der new ueaas of PrOpuision, have bsen thoroughly tested. and it E said with triumphant saecess.
 The Aiieghany is anirOa vessel. lss feet ea deek 2s fee, 4inehes beam. and % feet depth ef hosd- essque rigged. draws. with mooths provisions and IS day days eCai, 4 feet waser and her hehf dra i. i2 feet. She was aanched at Piitsourg. Pena, is lss7, and deesnded nass than 2.oos miles down tn. Fisefs of the Valley ot the Mississippi before reach ing the sea. She is armed with sineh guns, weigh. ing lo.o00 'hs each nnuntsa on pivots; her eomPli rDeut, all told, is lso persons.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-28

sisai b pay Iss wuzaiag. A god kSsss win sarsy aSout iee lbs aessss ths nountsiEs, hf a sxPshss of about @ esntr pet pSdhd; from that pssssa nss take Ais hlanksl tpsis sas s<isals e his oua back and eii@h his way whsssssE hs gses-
 APeEson eomneaeing te dig. selsels his Piaee. eIeass away bed q raek cad gravel ef sl siaes snd oa all depths. irom oas to six isss. si hs ee@ss to bed sf yellohish slisyiaI sand fsw isehes thick. ard sometimes hsG of this consAins shs goid in greater CT Ism qssasisiss- This s carried b the fivsr and washed. yislding fsw pieees. saeh ss I ssad. h shossl q fsa faIi. If we ariks sa tbs lee sids of ioek q pocket in ths rock ws make . gOod dsys' wosk; bat # ws strike place that had so sheitE when the god and yslioa sasd Was wssA- cd dowa we get nothing.
 This is the character Of all the mihes ss far as ess learn a the rssiaes Fvers and tAst the gold IS aaiSersaIy spread ever the csaniFy. is aekaowl edged by all the miners, many Of whom have made large sans by good lack seyinG noshing oE handres that have not made th<is e1Pensss. have sssn naay TetarnIng pOos. Aa lFisklsan Feisfning from the mines to San Fr4seiseo. said as get oay SIS. asked him the reason and he said be eould not 6ad good place. Que OtheS man said he nevef made Iess than S2o per day. snd had made S70O pef day. having eblaiaed in ali &ao.0oO.
The Arkansas banner., 1849-08-28


 4 Fshis far tAs PusaL--Ea isI thai surPost tlis hoasah . ssid hsn ens day to hsrssf; .. sls nhsaps essnas hssakEas, withoat sn egs. Sor hs is dy1paVtieai sd uouid de. ssd t is that lay t. snt Aese h shis ugy POodis. dOing nOtAiag sssthiy. aoA Esis thes the vieiszis ao sad is essesssd sli day By she eoek Of Misesvs. they shaI give 1e dsaAls portion q eats. or they have saisn their bass egg.- But much as shs esckleG and crooked. tAs aealIioa woaid not give her an exsrA gFain, whsssspoa Ia aadgeoa. sbs hid her next sgg is the faag hi. asd did aothing bat ssekis aad e1oak aiI .sY. TAs seuilios suffered Der fos week. Iheh thy oraal) dsew heE nsek. and purchased sgEs al sig psaea tAe dSzsa. Maa, why fr~ltsst thoa and wAnest rhea. This hiOekAead is happier thae thea. and still blOekhead' An sare enough. thy wages gre too Iow. wiR thOa ssriks work with Provi- Aesee, sad loscs him so alternative: Believe l. bs will do without thee; iay potat dAonns sscss- ssirs.'-Csrtyis.