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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

Patrick COLLINS NO DEFAULTER-lti is do
MED by he Cincinnati Inquirer that Patrick Col
Inns late Surveyor of that port. is deaulter to
large amount as alleged By the Washington Repub-
lie. After stating that both he and his successor.
MIR. Bond, have been very sick, the Inquirer says:
"Such being the condition of MIR. Collins and Mr..
Bond, Mr.. Collins could not well deliver to his
successor the books papers and monies in his hands.
The safe containing the monies, &c., belonging 10
the Government, Mr. Collins has not seen or touch
ed since tie ! 9th Of June, when he was stricken
down by sickness. He is resdy to deliver all over
to his successor when he is able and ready to re-
ceive them The counting Of the money on hand
will take several days.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

The New York Commercial Advertiser wishes
US to agree that M. j. Montgomery is black
guard, and his letter to the Postmaster General a
disgraceto the Washington Union. We don't
think SO. This is free country, and an office
holder has right to resent his removal under a.
President who thus charges him directly with
want Of honesty, fidelity, and capacity" fhe
feels that he is an honest man, he must also feel
that he is at once insuted and injured, and has
right to appeal to the community thro' free press
We don't know but Montgomery is as faithful
as Zachary Taylor. as capable as Jacob Collame.,
or as honest as Fitz Henry Warren. If he be-
did opinion" Commercial John.-Boston Post
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
OR5GlN OF NEGRoEs.--The lowest order O

ORIGIN OF NEeaoEs.--The lowest order Of
Brazians entertain the following singular belief
as to their original formation :-''At the time ,
they say. of the creation of Adam, Satan looked
on, aud formed man Of clay. but every thing he
touched becoming black, he determined to wash
him white in the Jordan. On his APPROACH the
river retired, & he had only time to push the black
man on the We. sand, which, touching the soles
Of his feet and the palms of his hands, accounts
for the comparative whiteness ofthose parts. In a
rage, the Devil struck his creation on the nose,
by which the flatness Of that organ was accom-
plished. The negro then begged for mercy, as
no blame could be attach ed TO him, upon which
the other, somewhat pacifed, patted him on the
head, and by the heat Of his hand, curled his hair
in the way it is seen at the present day.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

If thou art child, and has; ever ADDED sor,
row to the soul. or a furrow to the sivered brow
Of an affectonate parent-if thou art husband
and hast ever caused the bosom that ventured lis
whole happiness in thy arms, to doubt one mo-
ment of thy kindness or thy truth--if thou art a
friend and has wronged by thought, word or deed
the spirit that generously confded in thee-if thou
art lover and hast ever given one unmerited pang
to that true heart saat now lies cold and still be-
meath thy feet-then DO sure that every .unkind
look, & ungracious word will come thronging back
upon thy memory, knocking dolefully at thy
soul-then be sure that thou wilt lie down sor-
rowing and repentant in the grave, and utter the
unheafd groan, and pour the unavailing tear-.more
deep, more bitter; because unheard and unayail-
ing.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
AGENCY.

V. B. PALMER, whose offices are ~ w. corner
North and Fay cite streets, opposite the Chesapeake
Bank, BALTIMORE; N. w corner Third and Cbes.
nat streets, PHILADELPHIA; And his Offices IN 1he
Tribune Buildings, NEW YoRK, and No - State
street, BosroN, is the agent in those cities for the
"Republlcan Vindcatcr.'' He will receive and for
ward promptly, Subscriptions, Advertisements, &c
and IS fully authorized TO receive payment for the
same.
Messrs. GARLAND s. THOMSON, of the city Of
Baltimore, are authorized agents, to receive sub
scriptions and advertisements, for the Republican
tVindicator. S. E. Corner Bait St.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, MONDAY, AUGUST 49, 1915

EoUALlTY.-A contemporary veryiustly re-
marks that Notwithstanding all the fuss we make
about about equality in this country, VIC are sadly
humbugged on the subject The fact is, and we
can see 1t, theoretically speaking, all men in
good society are endowed with certain inaliena-
bic rights, except poor men. All men who do
not pay their honest debts are great scamps, ex-
cept those VINO cheat on a large scale. All men
are great sinners except those who beong to the
church. All men are allowed to think and
speak freely, except those who are not orthodox.
All men are gentlemen, except those who work
Tor living. All well dressed and Accommodated
women are ladies, except factory servant girls.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

We seeit stated in someofs the Kentucky papers,
that every State Treasurer of that State, except
the present incumbent, who has been in office but
short time, has been a defauter. Kentucky 10
one of the reliable Wing States, and twenty years
ago that party boosted not only of having ali the
talents and decency of the country in its ranks,
but all the honesty also. If the boast was true in
1928, Whiggery has greatly degenerated.
Cincinnati INQUIRER.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

The PRESIDENT AND FATHER MATHEw-The
Washington correspondent of the N. York Mir
sor, says :-"The numerous friends of Father
Mathew, in New York, will be glad to learn
that the President intends to invite the Apostle
of Temperance to visit him at the Executive
mansion"
Weadvise Father Mathew not to insist upon
the General taking the pledge, as the result
would be most disastrous to the cause of Tempe
rance. The General has been Taught to enter
tain little or no respect for pledges, and would
violate any engagement with the Irish reformer
without compuncticn. Pennsylvania.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
UNtlIII
Fort Independence, March IA, ls49."

4 blacksmith in the State Of New York was
summoned as a witness i'll court, between two OF
his workmen. The Judge, after heating the tes-
tmcny, asked him why he did not advise the N
to settle; as the cost had already amounted to
three times the disputed cum, viz seventy five
cents.
He replied, II to-t-o-id the fo-f-ools to sect
tle for | said, the co-o-onstable would take
their coats the lawyers their sh-ir-irts, and il
they got into your honors court, you'd sk-sk skin
em ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

MACHINE IN THE HUMAN FRAME-Verv few.
even mechanics, are aware how much machine
ry there is in their own bodies Not only are
there hinges and joints in the bones but there are
valves in the veins, forcing pump in the heart
and other curiosities. One OF the muscles of the
eye forms real pulley. The bones which sup
port the body are made precisely in the form
which has been calculated by nathematicians
to be strong for pillars and supporting columns
that of hollow cylinders
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

WEAR OF THE NIAsARA FAL Ls,---It is said 710,-
900 tons of water each minute poar over ths
precipice cliff every year, Taking this average,
and adopting the clear geological proof that the
fall once existed at Queenstown, four miles be-
low, we must suppose a period of twenty thou
sand years occupied in this recession OF the cata-
ract to its actual site---whie in the Delta of the
Mississippi, nearly $4,000 square miles in ex-
tent, an estimate founded on its present rate of
increase, and on calculation of the amount of
earthly matter brought down the stream has ius.
titled Mr.. Lyell in alleging that sixty-seven
thousand years must have elapsed since the for
nation ofthis great deposit began.-Quar Rec.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

DEATH FROM FEAR.-The Covington (Ken, }
Journal says 1--WE have to record death from
fear. The facts are derived froa an undoubed
source. lady in this city, who enjoyed ordina-
ny health previous to the appearance of the pre-,
valing epidemic, became alarmed on its advent,
and suffered her mind TO dwell on the subject, mn
til she became exceedingly sensitive and nervous
Every case she heard of increased this merbid
condition Of the mind and body. Finally, on be-
ing told Of the death of an immediate neighbor,
she clasped her hands in agony and exclaimed,
.'My time has come !" She then went to bed,
and physician was called in; but no effort conld
relieve her Of the conviction that she had the cho
lera, and that she was to die oft. Subsequently
indeed, there Were manifestations of cholera in
the case, bat the medical attendant has no doubt
they were induced solely by fear. Thus she died
within three days after she took her bed"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
I'll E'CaU aNx02.e Left
Of those very pretty and cheap Goods a
EEUGRd IL. CEe.NEVeTe1R A,N.

NEW STYLE rich Chameleon Dress Silks,
= at IS, 3s9d, 4s6d and upwards. Fine French
Bereges, Is, ls6d, Is, Sc, acorth double the mo
neg. Blue, Pink, Buff and Tea colored French
Lawns, fast coors, at Cd, Is, ls6d, &c., great
bargain. Fine Irish Linen, worth 62ac. at 2s3d.
Linen Hdkfs, cd, Sd, Is and gerry fine at 20cts.,
Cau and get the proof.
Staunton, April 80, l949.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

TIE GAMBLER's FATE.-A gentleman of the
village Of Paterson, N. j. has shown us five
dollar bank-note OF the "Nor,hem Bank OF New
York; upon the back Ct which is written the
following Nat. Int.
"This is my last FIVE. God only knows where
| will get more. l part with ii as though it were
my last friend. | started with $3.50 for Califor-
mia, and got as far as here, and GAMBLrD, need
not add-LosT. ] now invoke death!
JOSEPH CROSS.
Fort Independence, March H. 1892
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

An Indian chief being in an eating house, was
asked whether he would have glass of ale
He cast very aboriginal look upon the pale
face, and replied
'Thank you, sir have not become 60 far
civilized as to drink liquor"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

PRoNuNcIATIoN.-Th words Allopathy and
Homeopathy; with those derived from them, are
IN most instances enormously pronounced The
following divisions show the true pronunciation
the emphasis being on the italcised sylables
Al-lop-a-thy, Homeopathy, and Hy-dyop-a
thy. These words are now in common house.
hold use, and their correct pronunciation is
therefore matter of more than ordinary impor.
lance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

INTERPRETING IN ELECTIONS !-Bloomington,
Muscatne county, N. L. Stout, vice Mrs. Sidney
Earl, removed.
WY Mrs. Earl has been removed, does not APP
pear, and we presume the only cause that can be-
assigned is that she has interfered in eleclions
Exchange.
To be sure she did, in tho worst way, for she
was the mother Of halfa dozen bouncing Democrat
ic boys = Ohio Statesman.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

VERY WIsE.-Some writer talking of manners
says, "nobody ever lost anything by politeness'
Our experience doesn't quite confirm the truth o.
that observation, but if any person wants to test
the question, let him "have the politeness," te
lend his umbrella.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

s'Gentleman," is name often bestowed on
we'll dressed backguard, and withheld from it
right owner, who only wears this qualification il
his heart.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

BY six qualities may fool be known-anger
without cause, speech without profit, charge with
out motive, inquiry without object, putting trust
in stranger, and wanting capacity to discriminate
between friend and foe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

There are three things most detestable--a proud
priest giving his bless;ng-a knavsh hypocrte
saying his prayers, and false patriot making an
harangue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

A READY RULE FOR FARMERs-A "quarter Of
wheat" is an English measure of eight standard
bushels-so if you see that quoted fitty-six shil.
lings, it is seven shillings bushel. A shilling
is twenty-four cents-mnltipl. by seysp ,SnA
have 81 IS per bushel .s
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

A Dandy renarking, enc summer day, that
the weather was SO excessively hot that when he
put his head into basin of water it fairly boiled
received fer reply
"rhen, sir, you had calf's head soup at very
little expense"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
POETRY.
WHEN FORTUNE BEAMS.

When fortune beams around you,
When hearts with pleasure leap,
And hopes and joys surround you,
Forget not those who weep
When friendships smile invites you
To bless and to be blest,
When every charm delights you,
Oh, think of the distressed!
When golden gales betide you,
AS if by Heaven decreed,
and plenty stands beside you,
Forget not those who need!
When PLEASURES cup seems endless,
Oh, prove it without end,
BY being to the friendiess
In every hour friend!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

A jury who were directed to bring in prisoner
guilty, upon his own confession and plea, returned
a verdict Of not guilty, and offered as a reason,
that 'hey knew the fellow to be SO great liar
they did not believe him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

Some descendant of Solomon has wisely re-
marked, that those who go to law for damages,
are sure to get them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.-The family of DR..
Luke Hassert, Grand Scribe of the Sons of Ten
perance, residing in Hudson street, have suffered
most severity from the unrelentng pestiIeuce. On
Tuesday night his daughter, a little girl between
two and three years Of age, was the first victim
Mrs. .Hassert, who was apparently in good health,
ter, and died at IL O'Clock on Wednesday morn
ing. His nephew, a young man 5 years old
died last night. At 9 O'Clock this morning, his
oldest son. 10 years of age, died. The remains
of the first three We're taken to Hackenssck
for interment, where the funeral of the son will
take place this aiternoon.--.N Z. Tribune .Aug. 2
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
BE IN A. HURRY.

a MOTHER supply of fast col's. pretty Cali
4 "A Goes at 81 cents, I'd, 10 cents Sc They are
moving Oft not slow. Call and get every Thing
you want at about half price at the Cheap Store Of
HUGH j. CRAWFORD.
April 80, le49.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
MERCHANT TAILOR.
LATEST EAsMLQNs.

ez'0zs,y Customers s. the E1esJgSc.
EINdE subscriber, grateful to the people of Staun-
i ton and Augusta County, for the patronage he
has received since his commencement in business.
takes this method Of infoI ming his Customers and
the public, that he has just received the
Spring and Summer Fashions,
and is prepared to make Gentlemens wearing an
parel IN a neat, fashionable and Woilmanikc man
ner, and at short notice.
In addition to the work done in hisown shop. and
for the accommodation Of those wbe wish their work
done in City style, he has made arrangements with
an establishments Philadelphia, by which he can
have COAT made and delivered at short notice.
ADDITIONAL
The subscriber has in self defence, purchased in
Philadelphia, quantity of READY MADE
CLOTHING, which he will sell cheap, and war
rant the work to stand. He has also received a
supply OF CLOTHS, CAssIMEREs, VEsT1NGs TRIM
MrNGs, &c, which he will sell low for cash, or on
short credit to punctua customers
ALSO
Shirts, Crayats, Handkerchief Suspenders, Gloves.
Socks &C., all of which will be sold low
Gcs- N. Bile has removed his Store to the
large frame building nearly opposite the Virginia
ment of D. A. Pitman.
D. w, ARNOLD.
Stanton, April %, 1s49
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BONNETS! BONNETS!!

BUN N ELS! BUN N ELS
ERENCH Gimp and Hair, superior, at So so,
= Florence, 81 rs, 81 SO, So 90, &C., French
Loop and Diamond ST SO, S. 90, 81 SO, Sc
French Flowers. genatine at 25cts., Cold. and
Blk. Floss Brading fer Embroidery, French Col
lars at 6!cents!! Cal. at the, Cheap Store of
HUGH J. CRAWFORD.
April 80, 1s4o.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

WORTH TRYNG.--An experienced writer saws
that one bushel of haxseed ground with EIGHT
bushels Of oats, is better for horses than sixteen
bushels Of oats alone, and will ef1ectually cure
the bolts. If this really be the case, the mixture
is much cheaper food for horses than oats by
themselves, for one bushel Of faxseed would not
generally cost more than four bushels of oats.
leaving saving of bushels in every Is. 1t is
worth q trial
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

A SUMNER DRlNK.-Two Dances Of sassairas
shavings upon which is to be poured two quarts
OF boiling water when cold add 3 half ounce of
the essence fpeppermint, and sweeten with SUI
gar to suit the palate. The cost Of these ingredi
ents will be about six cents, af1ording delicious
beverage admirably adapted from its tonic, VAIN
ing y astrngent properties topreserve The healthy
action OF the stomach and bowels.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

Duo HIS Own GRAvE.-It is stated in the
Wilmington (Del.) Republican that man at the
almshouse in that place was sent out some days
ago to dig two graves. He, however, thinking
they might want others soon, dug three-and
strange as it may seem he next morning was
corpse and placed in one Of them
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

OvEEHEATED HoRsEs.-DuriAg the recent
hot weather, many horses have been lost. A dis
hngulshed veterinary surgeon of this City says
nine tenths Of them might have been saved, if a
proper course of treatment had been adopted He
says nothing will do so we'll to restore q horse
peflshlng from the effects ofthe heat as a little
GIN or brandy, with double the quantity of water
added to it. spoonful of this to be given every
lve minutes, until reaction takes place, when the
animal will be in NEST restored, and able to
walk to his stable in less than an hour.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13
care yo, in love, Maria z"

''Are you in love, Maria 2"
eyes, Mother"
''lIow much 2"
"Well, don't know exactly, but should think
about five feet, for feel all overish like.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-13

California has demonstrated that fine houses.
fine coaches, and fine clu,hes, are not necessary
to create an aristocracy A man with 'spocket
full of yellow rocks" though for want Of breaches
or shirt, he has to carry his pocket in his hand, is
as independent sometimes, and as digniaed too as
prince Of the first blood. The captain of ship
arriving at San Francisco, went ashore with his
baggage, and seeing shabby looking man stand
ing on the landing, asked him if he would carry
his trunk to the hotel" Certainly, said the
fellow; "what will you give me?" "Wel,"
said the captain, s'Pll give you dollar" ga
dollar?" y es." repeated the captain, s.I'll give
you dollar" "Well now, look here" said the
man, 'l'l give you flee if you'll carry the trunk
yoursey.p The captain began to comprehend
what kind of people he was among, and closed
the bargain. He carried his trunk to the hotel
aud was paid five dollars by the man he thought
to hire for one.-He was genuine aristocrat with
out glazed boots or ''!white kds"-outwardly a
oafer. but rich in pocket and pluck. Why, in
California the traders have big boxes in which
they stow away dimes and quarters as loo small
change to keep in circulation. Nobody thinks OF
stealing sllver-the article is considered unfit for
spoons or plate of any kind, even liz mud sbanties.
sAely York SIM
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1849-09-29

near tho bed Of MrC were shiyersd 10 atoms
md boys cop which hung IA tie rooni,W as
found ~ The garden, a cat WIS killed near
the stove Ia the kitchen, and hhOe near 10y
was torn IN iva parts, the HGls ihto~H inio a
milk pan that wis on liable 10 the ROOM
and lho upper pat was found IA the cellar
A fiat Stone 'near the door woa parted will
IN much precision m though done by stone
cutter. So strong WIS The current 9i elec'
rifiiy lbhi after having been divided and
suhdvided IN ils passage, Il melted the edge
of hu Rx that lay On the ground, Two rods
from tie door But few lights Of glass 10,
nnined unbroken, The crOrkery and lufni-
lure were much injured. Al the family es-
capped unhun, reuiarknbei more especially
lho escape nf lhe daughter She slept in ~
unfinished chamber, uenr the end of ihe rouG
A rhiler against which tho head of the bed
was standing, was Torn in splluIers. Pieces
Of tbs rHfier, n hrneo from the ridge, aud
bricks from lha chimney, wers thrown upon
tho bod. Tfnces Of electrm fluid were found
Ola three aides of her position ~ bed aud u
dress took tire near by lho bed clolhes wee
scorchcd but she was not ~ The least lnlnr-
ed.
A circumstance IN connection, seems wor'
Thy Of notice Although the shower conun-
ned Too ~ hour hllor lho house was struck,
there were no visible or audible signs of tho
prcssucn OF electricity during ilA continuance.