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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
Cattle Trade Of the West.

An interesting and true, though very brief,
account of the cattle trade of the Western States,
especially of that portion of it which centres Iii
the Scioto Valley, Ohio, is given in the following
extract from one of Mr.. Manshelds letters to
TO the Cincinnati Atlas. Though very lnpor-
tant branch of our productive industry, the mo-
dus operandi of this business is not generally I'M
derstood. 1t is conducted with much system,
and is yearly becoming of great extent and i'm
portance.
When the business of packing Beef for the
English market, for some years under way in
this city, and more recently commenced in
Chillicoihe, shall have reached the extent to
which il is In all probability destined to attain,
the plains Of the Scioto and the Big Darby will
be dark with their thousands and tens OF thous-
ands of cattle, grazing and fattening for the
slaughter.
MIR. Mansfield says:
eWhile at Yellow Springs, saw fine drove
Of cattle, which were driven from the Wabash.
/ was told that about 81, 900 head a year passed
that point, that being a common route from llll-
iois and Missouri to the grazing lands OF Mad1-
son and Fayette. This is an immense business,
and employs four classes of persons. l. The
raiser of cattle, who sells his animals at one or
two wears old or even three, to the grazer.-
The raisers are chiefly in the great pralries OF
illinois. Missouri and Iowa. 3 The graziers
are chiefly the owners or renters OF the great
PASTURES Of Madison, Fayette and Union conn-
ties. Ohio g. The cattle feeder who is the corn
raiser, who takes the cattle in the autumn and
feeds them with corn, till they are fat enough
for the markets of the Atlantic cities. Sometimes
two of these occupations are united; but not OF
4ao 4 The fourth 1.lao ct basin which .s.'
ses ont of the cattle trade is that of the Banker,
who furnishes the funds. The banks Of Chilli
cothe. Circleville, Columbus and Aenla, taken
together, do more of this sort of business than
of any other 1t is the most profitable banking
business done i'll the State The cattle trader a.
bout to buy drove OF cattle to fat with his corn,
applies to the bank for loan. For this he gives
IA bill of exchange on Philadelphia or New York,
at four months, which the bank discounts-re
ceiving the funds, when the cattle are sold, and
getting both interest and exchange, which brings
The profit to about 10 or 20 per cent. But this
is not all. The cattle feeder receives the notes
of the bank, which are paid to the grazier who
pays them out for cattle, through the entire
Western States. In this manner the circulation
of the bank is kept out. These transactions are
as truly commercial and safe; az they can be
possibly made; for, they are all based on the ac-
tual sales of cattle in the Atlantic cities. sus-
pect the sales of cattle in the counties OF Ross,
Pickaway Franklin, Madison and Fayette, a
mount to near million of dollars, and which,
therefore. supply that amount OF bills OF ex-
&hanoe3
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
AN UNWORTHY ACT,

THE basest of the many base acts ofthe exist
ing dynasty at Washington, is the recent removal
of Gen. Lane from the Governorship OF Oregon, tic
which he was appointed by the late adniinistra.
ton. Gen L. was the Marion of the Mexican
war-he fought CALAMITY in his countrys service,
and received his commission as Governor OF Or
egon in consideration OF his distinguished hero.
ism. Scarcely has he reached his destination,
however, before he is displaced by the very n7an
under whom he fought, to give place to som
oflice-loving sycophant who perhaps gave al
and comfort to the Mexcans in the late wal
This is specimen of the respect and regard en-
tertained by Gen. Taylor for the gallant soldier
The most honorable services in the cause Of til
country are not sufficient to stay the proscriptiv
hand OF this no-party administration. Some G
the most gallant and war-worn soldiers bot
of the war of 1912 and the late war, have bee
prescribed by Gen Taylor and their places he'
with unknown and unprincpled partizanss, Whc
never knew the tolls of the camp or the danger
of the battle field. After these repeated reniov
ais of soldiers, let us not hear anything more. a
bout the chvalry of Gen. Taylor. "A soldier tia (
will not respect the honor of a brother solder
has no claim for respect upon the public.
Lwehbug Republican,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
CALIFORNIA IMMIGRATION.

The Alta Californian makes the following es-
innate OF the number Of whites who have arrived
in that country up to July LIST: and of the proba-
BILE population on the LIST of November next:
From the best information in our possession
we are of the opinion that up to this time (30h
June) there have probably arrived in this coun-
try since the first of January last about $4,000
souls, as follows:
From January to april II,
By sea, say 1914
By land, say 500
From Apr1l - to June 80,
By sea. in 11o vessels Males Females
5,677 200
By land. by Sonora and other northern depart
ments of Mexico, (say) 5000.
OF these $4,000 persons, about 5000 are A.
mercans 5000 Mexicans, 1900 Chiiians e. the
remaining 1000 from nearly every country. II
will thus be seen that a preponderance OF the
emigration thus far is terei.sh
The number of inhabitants in the country on
the first OF January last was probably not far
from $4,000, exclusive of Indians. Of this num-
Der 5000 were Californans, 5000 Americans
and 1000 foreigners of many nations This
would give, then, the character of the present
population as follows:
Americans 10000 Clilians $500
Californians 5000 All other nations 1000
MeXicans $500
Total 10000
1t calculates that there will be 10000 souls in
the territory on the LIST November, But it IN
derrates the number on their way from the At
lantc by sea, by some 5000, and that overland,
by 25 or $4,000 Thus, if all who have gone,
OF 60; thither; stay, there will be BY the end Of
the fall, ninety thousand souls in California
The formation Of a State constitution, in time to
be acted on by the next Congress, may then be
looked for as certain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
McADAmlzED ROAD TO BUCHANAN

We are pleased to see that meetings are being
held for the purpose of procuring subscriptions
to the stock in this Road, in this and Rockbridge
counties, and that the friends of the improve
ment are making good progress. We would re-
specially suggest TO the friends of the measure,
the propriety of Planking instead Of McAdaniz-
ing the Road, as that can be doue for some IL
1900 dollars less per mile, and all accounts a.
gree in stating that Plank Roads are more easily
keptin repair, and at far less cost The people
OF Stanton ought to subscribe something to this
Road
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

u AS regards the E'ugly position" in which
our neiehbors of the Spectator pretend we are
placed, in order to draw off public attention
from their own E'ugly position" another word Of
explanation may be necessary, not to conciliate
the good opinion of the Spectator, and induce
It's editors to stoop from the lofty eminence OF
'.edhoriaF' elevation, to notice us but to let the
Democratic party Of Augusta know the ground
we occupy, and if we are right in their eyes, we
don't care how mrong we appear in the eyes Of
the editors of the Spectator. Mr.. jefferson said
he always felt as if he had committed an errorif
his enemies praised him, and so with us. In ref
erence to the Democracy of Virginia retdllatlng
upon the whig oiiice-holders in the State for the
wanton violation of written pledges by General
Taylor, we said we were opposed to the adop-
ton of such course, because Virginia had never
acted upon the principle OF Prescription for O.
pinion's sake, yet if the Democracy thought
proper thus to act, we should advocate it-that
is. our columns should be open to the advocacy
of the measure. We have yet to learn that the
organ Of particular party must be silent, be-
cause the editor of the paper protesting to be
that organ, should happen to entertain different
views with the majority of his party OH a par
tcular subject. If the Democratic party of the
State, in order TO meet an eyigency, which they
We're promised by the wings should not arise,
determine to depart from long-established Gus
tom to redress wrong, they have the right SO
to do, and we have the right to advocate Or rot,
as we may think fit, though we have no right to
prevent the party from being heard, in justifca-
ton OF the course they mean to pursue This
seems to be grave offence in the eyes of the ed
itors of the Spectator, but as they are not to be
our Judges it is a very "smaU matter" to US in
what light they may view our position If we
We're right in whie estimation, it would be the
best evidence that we were wrong.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
THE FEDERAL WING PARTY.

The history of the whieparty is easily proven
1t has made nothing but intermarriages, and lit
can be traced to certainty. Here
are dates, names, and the changes:
1878, Nova Scotia Cow Boys.
1889, Black Cockades.
1903, Anti-Jeflersonian Imp. men,
1911, Bank Men.
1912, Peace and submission men.
1873, Blue Lights.
1914, Hartford Conventionists.
1916, Washington Benevolent Society Men.
1918, No-pany Men,.
1920, Federal Republicans.
1928, Ant-Masons.
1884, Anti-Masonic Wings.
1896, Conservatives.
1897, Independent Democratic Wings.
1910, Log Cabin and Hard Cider Men.
1913, Native American Wings.
1914, Coon Party .s.
1915, The War Party.
1916, The Mexican Wing Party,
1916, The Anti-war Party.
1s48, The Taylor Party.
1849, The Spells Party.
Boston Post.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

u The removal of Gen. LANE the "Marion
of the Mexican War; was not made known at
Washington until after the Indiana election
The administration, hoping, no doubt, to secure
wing majority from that State, through the a.
gency ofTruman Smith, kept dark as to this re-
moval, knowing it would make no friends to the
cause Of Taylorism. Well-to balance the ac-
count, the Hoosiers have remoped three whie
members of Congress from that State. Gone good
turn deserves another" Go it, Mr.. Washington,
our time next.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

GJT Honest Tom Ewing, Taylor's Secretary
OF the Home Department, is one of the greatest
spectators of the age. There are documents on
file in the Pension Office at Washington, show
Ing thatwhlle he was Senator in Congress, he
procured the assignment to himself of revolutions
airy soldiers scrip to the astonishing amount of
more than $3.50, 900 worth This together with
$4,000 obtained from the u S Bank, is suf-
ficient to qualify man to become one of Tay-
lor's Cabinet.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
THOMAS A. STICKEENIAN.

We understand that tn A. ST1cKLEMAN who
fled some months ago from this county, for the
purpose of GLIDING justice, he having been in
dicted for puroining money from the Deerfeld
P Office, and admitted to bail, has been arrested
in Springfield, Lebanon CO.. Ohio and will be
brought hither for trial in October next.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

HEAVY DErALcATIoN IN THE Missouri BANK
An astonishing deialcation has been discovered
at the Bank of Missouri. 1t amounts to $780,
900, so far as discovered. The money was alb
straced from boxes containing foreign gold, and
the operation is supposed to have been going on
for several Years.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
r. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
STAUNTON
.szoseesesy .EEoy as5ms, .GWg. ga.

To CoRREspoNDENTs.-We cannot publish
communications unless accompanied with the
name of the writer. IF the correctness Of the
statement should be called in question whose
name could we give as authority
~ Want of room, and the lateness of the
hour. at which the communication of 'Falr
Play" was handed in, compel us to defer its pub
LEGATION until next week
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

A GOLDEN REGIoN.-A correspondent G.
the Newark Advertiser, writing from Minnesota
says: :swhen you reach the Mississippi you tax
your leave of bank notes, and cent CURRENCY
Nothing but gold and silver is here used. Ha
dimes and siApences, dimes and shillings, are a
of equal value. Red cents are utterly despiselt
The sooner we at the East come up to this stand,
ard the better. concentration Of greater O..
fensiveness than one of the small notes, whic s
has been circulating among pockets and hands
innumerable do not know.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
BLUE RIDGE TUNNEL.-Col. CRozEr, /

BLUE RIDGE TUNNEL.-Col. CRozET, the
State Engineer, at present charged with the su-
perintendence of this highly important work, has
advertised for proposals from contractors. The
letting is to take place in October
':The tunnel will be 4,2so feet long, Is feet
wide and 20 feet high, with a ditch on each
side; it will slope eastwardly, at the rate of sc
feet to the mile, and pass 700 feet below the top
of the mountain"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27
We find the following curious explanation in
the Richmond Whg

A WEDDING SUIT AND WEDDING SHEET
The Rev. Mr. Cooper, Bethel Chaplain at San
lusky, left the city during the prevalence OF the
cholera, for one of the adjoining towns, to be
married. Itslaaving been reported that he left
through fear of the cholera, it is now stated, up
on authority, that he left to fill long standing
engagement to be married, and died the very
morning appointed for the marriage.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

THE CORN -CROP. From the best informa-
ton we learn that, owing to the drought, which
still continues the crop of Corn in this county,
is not expected to yield over half the quantity u
sualy raised
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

There seems to be no difference of opinion in
the United States as to the pertidy of France
towards, the Roman republic. All parties de-
nounce it, and every Frenchman in the land
bushes at it. We never saw such unanimity
OF opinion on any question. Even the Catholic
priests, vi no most approve it, look cad when it is
mentioned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

AGENCY,-HEkRY M. RISK, Esq, P. M. at
Fairfield Rockbridge CO., is agent for HFrost's
History Of The Meaican Wdr." Persons who may
wish to procure copy OF this work can do SO
by calling on Mr.. R.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

THE CAUSE OF FRANCES UNou1Er Jules Fa-
bre in a debate in the French Assembly ON res
rictiug the freedom of the press, said forcibly
that the cause of frances unquiet twas because
its republican heart was still enclosed in mo-
narchical moud.o
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

~ ZACHARY WASHINGTON, in his speech, at
York, Pa, a few days since, said, III shall en-
dcaror to carry out the principles of the party thai
brought me into poverw We rather guess he
has undertaken a hard job as that party advo-
Gated no principles.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

LIFE OF Wharf.-The National Intelligencer
learns that the long promised life of WILLIAM
WRIT, by the Hon. John P, Kennedy, will short
ly be issued by Messrs. Les and Blanchard, OF
Philadelphia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

1t is understood that Truman Smith is paid sSS
per day for his electioneering services and the
use of his frank. The returns show that Truman
has made good deal more money by the bust
nss. than his Employers II Ne's Ark Eagle
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

u Judge NICHOLAS died at his residence ii
on the 18th inst, of paralysis.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-08-27

Horace Greedy has given up all idea Of securing
a Wing House Of Representatives. Listen how
elegantly he consoles himself:
To be beaten occasionally is the lot of any and
every party happy the party which may con-
sole itself in defeat by the consciousness that its
msfortunes resulted not from its vices but its
virtues. The Wing party has almost certainly
lost the ascendancy in the next House of Repre-
sentatives. 10 Glad to hear it.
We find the following curious explanation in
the Richmond Wing:
eve are requested by the friends of the par
ties concerned, to correct an error in our paper,
which represents Robert Johnson, a Cadet at
West Point from this District as a Democrat
Most of his nearest relatives are Wings, and
were SO at the time of his appointment, and he
may be fairly presumed to have shared their po-
itical opinions, SO far as boy OF 16 can be sup
posed to have formed any,"
~ From the character Of this explanation,
the inference is fair one, that if young johnson
We're Democrat he would have to leave West
Point The Wings had better have law pass
ed, if hey can, to prevent Democratic boys from
going to school at that place-then they can pass
another S'Seditiou" law to prevent Democrats
from talking about it.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05
A MOTHERS MEMORIES.
BY FANNY KEMBLE BUTLER.

The blossoms hang again upon the tree,
As when with their sweet breath they greeted me
Against my easement on that sunny morn,
" hen thou, first blossom my spring, vast born
And as lay, painting from the fierce strife
With death and agony that Thy life,
Their sunny clusters hung on their brown bough,
En- upon my breast my Nav bud thou
They seem 70 me thy sisters oh my child
And now the air, full Of their fragrance mild
Recalls that hour; tenrold agony
Pulls at my hcart-string as think office
Was it in vain ; Oh, it all in vain
That night Of hope, Of terror and Of pain,
When from the shadowy boundaries Of death,
brought thee safely. breathing living breath.
Upon my hcart-it a holy shrine
Full of Gods Plase-t they laid thee, treasure mine
And from its tender depths the blue hcavc en- smiled,
And the white blossoms bowed to thee, my child
And solemn joy Of new life spread,
Like mysterious halo, round that bed.
And now how is it, since eleven Years,
have stepped that memory in bitterest tear,'
Alone, heart-hrokcn, distant shore,
Thy childless mother sits, lamcnting Ger
Flowers, which the >plmg calls from this foreign earth,
The twins, that crowned the morning oftly birth.
How is it with -lost-precious one
Is thy fresh spring-time growing up alone
What warmth cnfods thee What dews are shed,
Live love and patience over thy young head
What holy springs feed thy young life ?
What shelters thy growth, straight, strong, full and Free
Lovely and glorious; oh, my fair young tree
Cod father-thou who By this awful fate
Hast loppd and strirpd ana left me desolate !
In the dark bitter floods that Ger my soul
Their pillows of despair triumphant roll,
Let me not be ovsrN hemcd Oh they thine,
These Jewels Of my lilc-not mine not mine
50 keep them, that the blossoms Of their youth,
Shall in gracious growth otlove and truth,
With an abundant harvest honor thee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05
2CNN.GMEo

Mrs Butler has written good poetry. and unquss-
tonaby possesses feeling and Imagination We read, at
all times every thing from her pen with great pleasure.
me rather prone to obrude her gre and 10 give
an photographed cast her verse. Mrs Nurnn-a
woman OF klnNEed genus--has set her the EXAMPLE -
he experience OF The Stage, where she exhibited with
tremendous power fictitious may have induced the
habit Of making the world the condant Of her real grefs
or eSsened the epugnance, at least, which the mind
OF woman of Sensbiiy must feel to being thus
nicatve We do hope she will avoid this respect the
example Of Byron. who. according Sheridan 'blowed
his nose with the press and wiped his eyes with the pub
lie" EDrroR VIRG,sI,,.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05

d. virtue Of the authority vested in b, deed Of
I'D Trust, executedby John NJ. Price and wife bearing
date the thday of July, 1916, and the Clerk
Office OF Botetourt Roanoke and Montgomery counties,
offer to sell, privately, that portion of the
"BENT MOUNTAIN"
G L OF l. n d,
which remains unsod, consisting Of about
FIVE OR SIX THOUSAND ACRES OF
T,4LU.4BLE LAND
he said Tract situaten the Montgomery
and Floyd embraces within its boundaries much
TOBACCO LAND.
he whole its well adapted to the growth Of Grass
to the cultivation of roots potatoes turnp bees sc.
persons wishing to purchase stock farms for rearing
cattle horses, mules sheep cannot hg recommend
the land offer sale know Of no such range for
stock the Bent Mountain The extreme healthness Of
the place poverba and there desirable place
for summer residence.
Persons who may DESTROYS purchasing will address
John NJ Price, or the undersigned, Fncastle Mr. Price
will be always ready accompany persons who wish to view
the lands Mr. Shilings. Who lives the Place, will
take pleasure showing the land. Terms Of sale will be
made known by Mr. Price, the undersigned and Will
endeavor to make them agreeable persons wishing buy
ALIEN p. ESkRIDtIE,
june S-wts Surviving Trustee.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05

where and brought here.
He has also a good assortment Of CARRIAGE HARNESS,
both fine and plain which he will sell either with without
the Carriages, that fail please. He has
good assortment OF Carriage Materials which he will sell TO
country c,oacrmakers very cheap.
REPAIRING done at the shortest notice The public
respectfully invited D examine his stock.
April 2-6m \. COCHRAN.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05

THE subscriber most respectfully informs the citizens Of
Lynchburg, that'he has procured fine pleasure boat
upon which he will take passengers upon fishing excursions
other trips Of pleasure very reasonable terms
n. b. lie VIII keep constantly hand fresh fish, low
they he had any where else lie is also prepared
furnish harbccucs city style the shortest notice
March 26-3t FERDINAND ARMSTRONG.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05
SEVENTY (7O) NEGROES

These Negroes have been we'll raised and treated
toned to all the work incident Virginia ann ami their
sale Will afford favorable opportunity of investment u A.
riculturas, wishing 70 purchase such properly. They
will be Sold far practicable families, to avoid
the separation OF husband and WIFE, parents and children.
Should the day above indicated he Indictment
sale, it Will be made the day thereafter the first
suitable one and continued from day day until completed
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of y months will be given
for the purchase money, the purchaser executing bond with
the ampst pcrsoaU security salts Ict0y to To this
requirement Of secy there will be erception There
will be 1cmrany ofany part, but the title is
believed to be unqucstiOnable
WIN WATTS,
EDW ARD w. SAUNDERS,
March S-ift20A Committee sc. of Martha Watts.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05

For Coughs and Colds,
M lSTAR'S BalSam Wild Cherry.
w Mrs. Gardner's }alsam Of Liverwort,
Jayne's Expectorant.
Thompson's Syrup of Tar. SC.
Peas Hoarho Candy,
Wiley's Cough Candy,
Jnjube Paste, sc. &c.-For sale by
Jan 4-ts JOHN H. SFAY Drurrist
BLANK gONDS FOR SALE. AT THIS OFFICE
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-04-05
NO F'EF'EI.

PROPOSALS will be received until the 9th Of April next,
at the Of Mr. John IIollns in the town Of Lynch
burg, for the lease Of the Lynchburg and Blue Ridge Turn
pike Road for term of years, which day, at said place.
the Board Of Directors Will hold meeting.
March 26-t6A HIRAM CiIEATWOOD. Prcs't.
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Safe Of q large number or E'UgsEG-
BE &ifErCS.

Dl the authority Of an order the county court Of Camp
ID bell county made At its February tcrm 1919, WILL
Monday, the J0h day Vt April, STD, at the Biz Lick il
.,l , .h-l