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TRUMAN SMITH AGAIN AT WORK.

The administration party having become a.
larmed for their safety in thenext Congress, have
pressed Truman Smith again in the service
They see thefe-action which the disgracefnl con-
duct of Gen. Taylor and his directory have al
ready produced in almost every part OF the coun-
try. This, they are determined to counteract if
possible, not by re.racing their steps, and hon
estly avowing their purposes in regard to the
measures which they mean to propose, hut by
appeals to the sympathies Of the peoplein behalf
Of Gen. Taylor, and asking mow that Ahe may
only have a fairtrials Circulars have been pre-
pared by this man Smith, and sent to the different
States in the Unisn which have yet to vote, urg-
ing the party to take active measures in the COM
ing contest, and bring out their full strength for
the Wing nominees. They doubtless find that
it is necessary for them to resort to the same
means they did last year, and Smith has been
again selected to do the work. But it is hoped
for the sake of honesty, for the sake of Southern
rights that his influence in this Union is forever
lost. He, it will be recollected, was the chief
actor in the great drama of deception that was
played off on the American people in 1s4s
SPIRIT Of Jefferson.
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LIPPARD's LETTER:

1t seems that the letter of Mr.. Lippard, which
we published some weeks ago, in which he
charges Gen. Taylor with having violated, since
he come into power, his solemn pledges made be-
fore the election, and doubtless for electoneerng
effect, is producing wonderful reaction against
Gen. Taylor in the Southwest. A correspondent
Of the New York True Sun, one of the original
Taylor papers, and himself a Taylor man, writes
as follows from Memphis, Tenn:
aLippard's letter to General Taylor, in which
he inquiries whether he was elected under false
colors, or means to keep his pledges, is much
talked over, and is creating a disadvantageous
current as far as it is circulated If Gen. Taylor
means to keep his character and influence, he
must not tarnsh his name with falsehood and
double dealing, for it was exactly because the
people thought him honest-and firm in his ho
nesty-that they passed by the mere politicians
and made him the chief Of the country"
His popularity is evidently on the wane. We
never believed, however, that it was half what
his friends pretended to claim for him. Every
day we see accounts of his being forsaken by
those who yielded him Jealous and earnest sup
port pending the canvass. Tyler was popular
man when he succeeded to the Presidential Chair,
but when he left it there were but few, indeed,
who witnessed his departure with regret. If this
should not be the case on the retirement of Gen.
Taylor, it will be, in our opinion, because his
friends will be less than even those of Tylor.
SPIT. Of Jefferson.
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Very Doubtful.

The Wings affect Joy they do not feel at the
publication Of the letter written by Col. THoMP-
SON against the fractional President, because OF
the violation Of his pledges made before the e.
lection. Every person must have observed the
disposition on the part of the Wings, who, when
they cannot meet the argument of an opponent,
seek to break its force by ridicule. This may
cause SMILE yet that forced laugh furnishes
evidence of wo within, and the attempt to
conceal the chagrin is easily to be seen, not
withstanding the broad grin or the pretended
criticism and of not being able to understand
this or that sentence, when the language is so
plain that schoolboy could not misinterpret
it, All this is done to AVOID exhibiting the ef-
fects of the scorpion lash under which they are
writhing. Joy, indeed Infinitely rather would
the Wings that the letter of Col. T. had never
made its appearance, not because they feel any
sympathy for the removed person, (who, by the
way, does not ask it at their hands) but because
ci the unwelcome truths to which they must lis
ten. These are the people, be it recollected, who
were so Indignant at the removal of Col Thomp-
son and 'felt disposed to denounce it, yet lack
ed the moral courage so to do. The sum is this:
AS long as Democrats, like patient brutes, will
permit themselves to be kicked about by Wings,
they are very clever fellows, but when once they
speak as freemen, then it is that the tswolf
which had been carefully concealed begins to
gnash his teeth
The Spectator seems gratifed that the letter
OF Col. I. "has been republished in this commu-
nifty" This qualification might be increased if
the Spectator would publish the letter, while it
would remove doubt that arises in regard TO the
sincerity of the Joy that is pretended to be felt
The Wings certainly have poor chance of see-
ing the letter, as very few Of them ever read
Democratic paper.
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THE ssRUNNING" OF SLAVES.

AT the anniversary meeting of the anti-slavery
society of Boston, on Wednesday, Brown, the
fugitive slave, whose extraordinary escape from
servitude in Richmond, and almost miraculous
arrival at Philadelphia, created such a sensation,
was introduced to the audience. He was trans
ported tree hundred miles through a saveholding
country, and by public thoroughfares, in box
by measurement, exactly three feet one inch
long, two feet wide, and two feet six inches
deep. The following abstract of his story we
find in the Boston Traveller, of July 2.
While at Richmond, though The box was
legibly and distinctly marked ssthis side up with
care" it was placed on the end, and his head
downwards. He felt strange pains, and was
preparing himself to die, preferring liberty or
death to slavery, and he gave no sign. He was,
however relieved from this painful position,
and encountered no other danger than the rough
handling of the box, until it arrived in Washing
ton. When the porters who had charge of it
reached the depot there, they threw or dropped
it with violence 10 the ground, and it rolled down
small hill, turning over two or three times
They said that the box was SO heavy that it
could not be forwarded on that night but must
lay over twenty-tour hours. In the language of
the fugitive, ssmy heart swelled in my throat );
4 gave up all hope.' But man came in and
said, sthat box must go on its the express mail"
Oh what relief felt. 1t was taken into the de-
pot, and was fast becoming insensible, when
the position was changed. III
He arrived in Philadelphia after many hair
breadth escapes, and the box was taken to the
house to which it was directed. The painting
inmate heard voices whispering !; afterwards
more men came in. They were doubtful or
fearful about opening the box. He lay still, not
knowing who the people were. Finally one Of
them kicked on the box and asked, all right
here" GAN right" echoed from the box.
In confederation OF it, Rev. S. j. May said he
was in Philadelphia in the midst of the excite
ment caused by this wonderful adventure. He
said, that for obvious reasons, he could not give
the name Of the gentleman to whom the box
was consigned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

THE CRops.--The crops along the James
River up to Lynchburg, and il. the interior of
Campbell, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Cumber-
land and Powhatan counties, present very favor
able and cheering aspect. The wheat harvest
is completed, and the crop is generally abundant
and of excellent quality though we have heard
Of injury from rust on few farms, and some
think the general yield will fall short Of expecta
tions on account Of the smallness of the heads of
the wheat. Asfar as the eye can judge from
the number of shocks, the crop is much better
than an average one.
Corn is generally green and Furnishing The
tobacco plants stand well and are growing rapid
ly. The country has been visited with plentiful
rains.-Iimes.
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FALLS OF MoNTMoRENcI.

Quebec lies in the centre of a most beautiful
country. The roads in the neighborhood are
good and excursions to the country are very. e.
greeable. Perhaps the most beautiful Of these
are the Montmorenci Falls, and what is called
the Natural Steps; the distance is about nine
miles, the road lying along the banks of the ST.
Lawrence, looking like continuous village
from the narrow fronts of the lots, the farmhous
es being very near each other. The volume OF
water Of the Falls is not very great at this sea
son, not so great as in the Spring, so that as I
saw it, it derived its impression much more from
the height of the rock from which it leaps it is
1870 feet in height, Niagara being only $50 O.
100 feet, believe. The position of the fall il
very picturesque; just at the base of bay q
the st. Lawrence, some 2 or 800 yards in length
OF a horseshoe form. 1t is said the scene Is
most beautiful in winter time, when the cor.
gealed spray from the fall forms very largs
cone, sometimes 100 feet high, down which il
is very tavorite amusement Of the Quebeckays
to slide on little sledges after the Russian fashio
This beautiful spot has been made the scene al
mans self destruction like most places of tn
kind. young gentleman of good connectiona
rode down to the Falls tied his horse to tree,
took off his coat and threw himself over; his
limbs were separated from his body by the fat
among the rocks, and only part of his remains
were recovered A few hundred yards abova
the Falls are the Natural Steps, great cllriosiy
The river rushes here through narrow bed a.
bout 10 or l2 feet wide with great veloctg.
dashing and foaning against the rocks WHICH
interrupt its course and whirding and eddyine
from the violence of contact. On one side 81
this bed rise for 10 or IL yards the Natural Steps,
like stair, only rather irregular. They lave
been worn by the force of the water in the sof.
layers Of limestone, and present most sineulal.
appearance, with.she river foaming past and the
high banks rising on each side.-Toronto Globe
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

The Gaudaloap river, in Texas, has been as
certained to be a naaigabie stream. We learn
from the Texas (victoria) Advocate, that the
"Kate Ward" beautiful little steamer built for
that trade, is now plying between Victoria and
La Vaca bay. Just here we may remark that
there is not in all Texas.nay, tn all the tcerad-
country SO beautiful, fertile and healthy as
that lying around and between Victoria, mis-
sion Valley Gohada the head waters of the
Gaa6alonp ana San Antonio rivers. We have
travelled over it all, and it is eraphaticany the
paradise Of the world .-Kemtacky Feon.on.
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Minnesota increases in population with such
rapidity, that it can scarcely be longer than a
few years before she will be knocking at the
door of the Union for admission as a State. St.
Paul, the capital, is growing with hot-bed quick
ness. The Pioneer tells us that,
s'Lots which were the other day quite remote,
are now Fright in town." More than 10 build
ings, it is said, have been erected here during
the past three weeks; and the town is so changed
in its appearance, and has SO multiplied its in
habitants, that person absent for three weeks
on returning, almost fancies he has been taking
a Rip Van Wrinkle slumber. The tive landings
have already locked their arms in fraternal
embrace"
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The Wings are still appeaI;no most lustilv to

The Wings are still appealing most Justify to
the people to give General Taylor's administra-
ton fair trial; just as though they had not
already tasted the bitter fruits of that nauseaing
'ceed and were not now as well prepared to pass
sentence OF condemnation upon it as if it were
tull grown and ripe. As to electing Wings to
Congress that the administration may have a fair
trial, General Taylor told the people before the
election he would not be party President, and
in order that he may carry out that promise, the
people are determined not to impose the Wing
party upon him in Congress.-Ken. Yeoman.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

ACCIDENT.--Mr EBENEzER MARSHALL, a
son of Mr.. VIM. Marshall, of Christians Creek,
in this county, had his right hand most shock
ingly mangled on Monday last, while attempt
ing to clear the box attached to the cyindicral
part of Threshing Machine, Of some gravel, &c.
which had collected in it, while engaged in get
ting out crop fWheat for Mr. Lawson Wright.
Mr.. M. stopped the machine, in the usual way,
though its motion had not entirely ceased, went
round to the box and thrust his hand in; it was
caught and could not be extricated until the place
in which it was confined was unscrewed. When
extricated the hand was found torn into shreds,
and amputation was necessary. This operation
was performed the following day, in skilful
manner, by Dr.. FISHER, assisted by DR.. A. WAD-
DELL. The hand was taken off little above the
wrist joint, and the patient, we learn, is doing
well.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

GODEY'S LADY's BOOK, for August has
been received, and contains "a pages more than
most of its competitors. The "Book," as usual,
is filled with entertaining and instructive mat
ter-the latest Fashions, and variety of plates.
''Taking the Cue" and the "Bath of Beauty
are most admirable pictures.
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awe shall always recollect," says the Louis
Jackson and James K Polk, when the latter was
about to leave for Washington in the winter of
1915. The old hero then councelled his friend,
and bid him last adieu. He raised his wasted
form erect, and selling James K Polk by the
hand, said :-sFarewell, my friend 1 shall neves
see you again in this world. Do your duty like
man, and we shall meet in Heaven'
"They have gone hence. May they hole
sweet communion in the world of spiritsp,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

VENERABLE NEcRo.-A negro man Isam) be-
longing to Mr.. John E. Boyd, Of Berkeley county,
Va, died on the 9Th instant He was 81 years
old at the time of Braddock's defeat, making him
ll5 years old at bis death. He was the first col
ored man owned by the late Gen. Boyd of Berke-
ley county.
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DESTRUCTION OF WHEAT IN IND1ANA.--From
the Indiana State Sentinel we learn that the
wheat crop in the section of country around In
dianepolis is SO badly injured by rust that much
of it will not be harvested and fears are enter
tanned that the yield will not be equal to the
consumption. Flour has risen from so to 5 SO
per barrel, and it is thought by some that it will
be higher. 81
This is confirmed by letter from an editor at
Lafayette, where in some cases, cattle have been
turned in upon the wheat.
The corn crop looks well in most locations
The peach trees are loaded with fruit
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-07-30

THE CHOLERA.-It is mistake to suppose
that the Cholera is increasing in the Northern
and Western cities The increase in the bills of
mortality arises from the fact, that the physi-
clans are required, under heavy penalty, to
make full report of all cases that come under
their notice. The reports, heretofore, have been
but pertial. In Richmond, the disease seems to
be abating
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New RourE TO New ORLEANs.-The merchants
of New York and New Orleans are talking seri-
Gully of building railroad across the Florida pen
insula, from St. Mary's on the Atlantic to Cedar
Keys on the Gulf which would be about 14o miles
long, would shorten the steam boat travel some
1000 miles, would reduce the time between the
cities to four days, and would avoid the dangers
of the Florida reefs The scheme would doubt
pay well, and be of great public utility,
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THE COUNTRY RUINED.

Our country is becoming ruined very fast I'M
der the operations Of the Democratic Tariff Of
1876, the sub Treasury, &c. If these ruinous'
measures are not soon repealed by the Cabinet at
Washington, every great branch of American
industry will go to the dogs. Just listen here
what "a deplorable account is given of the pro-
gress of this ruin hy the Baltimore american, a
wing paper:
.sCotton Manutactories IN Georgia.-The Geor-
gia papers contain list of thirty sac cotton fac
tories already in operation in that State. Be-
platlon, and the requisite amount Of stock has
been subscribed for the erection of sac new facto-
ries, which are expected to be in operation this
fall. Georgia will not only soon be able alone
to supply the markets of the Southeast with hea-
Wy fabrics, but her manufacturers will become
formidable competitors with those ofthe Eastern
States for the foreign markets where the same
class of goods are in demand
Wing prophecies are about as reliable as Wing
promises and pledges, and neither are worth
the breath with which they were uttered, or the
ink that it takes to record them. -Lgnchb,ug
Republican.
THE TAMMANY HALL DEMOCRATS in
New York have repudiated any connection with
the Free-Soil party. One OF their resolutions
says:
RESOLVED, That we look upon every attempt
to engraft the question of slavery fanti-slave-
ry ON the doctrines of the Democratic party, as
eminently dangerous to the existence, both of
the party and the Union ; that while we regard
slavery as an evil, and should regret its extern
sion, yet the Democratic party ought not to
prescribe a faith for its members on the subject
while under our own government, some of the
States of the Union are encountered with slave
population, and others are free from it the united
Democracy of the nation cannot have a common
faith on such question. The Democratic party
IS neither pro-sayery nor an anti-savery
party it leaves its members, North and South,
East and West, to entertain their own opinions,
on this irrelevant question.
RESOLVED, That we will not become parties to
any treaty or negotiation for what is called un-
ion with a body of pretended Democrats, of a
spurious organization and that it can only ad-
NIT of a political fellowship with them when
they, as individuals, support the principal mea-
sures and organization Of the party.
70 This is drop of comfort for the Spec
tator.
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4 new wing postmaster in Wisconsin, snap
ped two caps on loaded pistol, at mail carrier,
Tor rafting at the door Of the post Office to
arouse him from his slumbers to deliver mail
in the night. The postmaster excused himself
on the ground that he had been dreaming he
was the second assistant postmaster General and
was trying to defend himself against the attacks
of his creditors.
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GREAT FARM.-The United States Patent Of
flee Report says Gone of the greatest diaries
in our country, is that Of Col. Meacham, of Pu-
laski New York. His farm consists of one
thousand acres, three hundred of which are de-
voted to grass; and he keeps one hundred head
of cattle and ninety-seven cows. In one year he
made 10000 pounds of cheese 10000 Of which
he sold at one time in New York, for from six
and halt to seven cents per pound.
He feeds his COWS mostly on hay and carrots !;
ofthe latter he raises two thousand bushels and
gives each COW a half bushel per day. And be-
sides the benefit derived from his grass for his
stock, he gathers not less than three hundred
bushels of grass seed.
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General Taylor has removed the eloquent son
OF Francis S. Key, ESQ., the author OF the EStar
Spangled Banner" from Office We know that
Mr.. Key did not interfere in politics, but the
glorious song of his father has been doing so for
more than thirty years.-Ken. Woman.
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" Jacob Moore, Esq, who has been ap-
pointed Postmaster at San Francisco was the
Printer and distributor of the infamous Coffin
handbills in New Hampshire and the adjacent
States. This faithful laborer has at last been
deemed worthy of his hire. Huzzah for the
"Junior Washington"
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AN INTERESTING FAcT.-There were present
in St. Johns Church, at the funeral of Mrs Mad
loon, Mr. Morris, an aged and highly esteemed
citizen of Philadelphia, who was witness of
the deceased lady's first marriage to Dr.. Todd,
Of Pennsylvania, and again Of her marriage to
Mrs. N. B. Van Zandt, of this city, who were
the trademarks at her second wedding.
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A PREDIcTIoN-W do not claim to be a
prophet nor the son of prophet, but will now
predict for future observance of those who may
be curious in such matters, that Kentucky auill
not elect wing Governor to succeed Mr.. Critten-
den-that she aciN not give Wing majority for
President, in 1856 and that the shattered frag-
ments, of that once mighty party, will aaeuer re-
unite, under the name Of Wing Mark it.
MaysUiNe Flag.
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PREMED1TATED PRoscRIPTIoN.-We are in
formed that the heads of departments have had a
large number of blanks printed to be used for
notices to those clerks, and other persons in Of
fee, whom they design 10 remove. We UNDER
stand that this is the first time in the history of
our government when printed notices have been
required by the urgency of prescription and the
number of victims destined for butchery.-
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PEOPLE DESERVING EIxcMNAr1-lti is stated
that there are $50 houses for rent in Cincinnati,
the tenants having fled from the cholera
1t is estimated the city has lost about 1900 in
habitants from this cause, land four or FIVE times
that number by the uavages Of the cholera.
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The Tribune says that the emigrants arriving
daily in this city are very superior class. The
large number Of respectable and educated young
men from England, Ireland and Scotland to be
found in the boarding houses is really surprising
Most Of them are preparing to go West.
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THE DEATH OF A NAME. Tine

THE DEATH OF A NAME. The only Post
Office in Ohio named fsWeller" has been chang
ed by the no party Administration to Coxwin-
So hostile are they to any thing squirting at
Democracy, that they won't even allow Post
Office to bear the name Of a Democrat. A Post
Office in Michigan has been discontinued for the
season, it is said, that it's name smacked too
rtrongly Of Demosracy.-Enq
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TlmorHY.-Never was there better hay sea-
son than the present, and seldom have we wit
messed one more abundant. A Jefferson farmer
writing to friend here, says:-HMy wheat crop
is very fine, my timothy tremendous. | shall
make 200 tons of ay."-Wancbester Vargan,nn.
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70 We would be glad to learn whether the
new Post Master for the Edinburgh Office, in
Shenandoah, has been found We don't care so
much about the P O. as we do about losing the
man. Can't MI. Colamer send on few blood
hounds?
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In 1915, the price of Steamboat passage be-
tween this city and New Orleans was $780,
now it is $15. Between this and Pittsburg it
was $3o,-now it is S.. The time between
New Orleans and this was twenty-eight running
days NOW it is often less than six.-Cinein-
natl ATLAS.
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Over SEVEN Tons OF LAws.-The Laws of
the last session Of the Pennsylvania Legislature,
$500 copies, weigh over seven tons and a-half
not be for want Of aOeight.-Dsm. Union.