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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
VIRGINIA GOLD.

On Saturday we hal the pleasure of examining
some of the rleht st and most beautiful specimens
of gold ore we have ever seen. They are from
the mines OF W NJ, Mosely & Co., the old Book
er Mine" i'll Buckingham. Th4se specimens
We're taken 70 Or 80 feet below the ground-the
veins 35 or 40 feet thick. The company work
some SIS hands, and their machinery (moved by
steam is simple, costing $1,000. They expect
to realize $40, 600 this year. The gold washings
paes over a blanket, to which the particles ad-
here. Quicksilver is then applied to the balance
Asi1nilar process is used at Stockton 81 IIeiss's
mines in Spottsylyania- there they employ
skins with the hair uppermost instead of blan-
kets. The machinery at their mines is mach
more extensive, costing some $4,000 orS6o;ooo,
but they expect to clear $4,000 This year
With such rich treasures in our miast, and the
advantages soil climate, water-power, offered
by Virginia, why should any of our citizens leave
for California or any other portion of the globe
We have every thing to make us a great State.
if we seize and embrace GU, opportunities
E2,0,tiJcy
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n FATAL SHOT.

The fashionable allegation of the Wings Is.
that Gen. JOHN NJ. McCALLA, late ID Auditor of
the Treasury, WIS removed because he did all
he could to defeat Mr.. Clay i'll 1s44-a pretty
plea to come from Taylor administration. The
Louisville Chronicle thus address Mr. Cri.ten-
den on the subject Of McCalla's removal:
Gen. John M. McCalIa of Kentucky, while vet
a boy OF only IS summers, stood side by side
with the gallant Butler at Raisn, and watered
that battlefield of his country with his young
and generous blood! True, Gen McCalla has
been charged with incompetency, neglect OF du-
ty, and lack of fidelity. But gou Gov Critten-
den, haow all tlisgto be false. It's true that he
has always been Democrat, ard qouM not SUP
rortahe pretensous of MIR. Clay But YOU, sir
alho acre the thief eeeat IN the defeat Of NJ
Clay an 1913, hare no right 10 reproach Gen. Me
Gala for oiding inoetea'lng him IN 1s4s
10 This is rather shot in the vitals.
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LOUISA RAIL ROAD,

This Road has been completed to sa;siwell,
three and a ha fmiles b low Challoe esviHc. &ahe
cars for the first time came up to that place on
Monday last on Tuesday we had the pleasure
of riding ovcrihc new road and as far as Louisa
c. H. and back again Col. Randolph was the
contractor of that portion OF the road rst COM
peted, and his work has been meet faithfully ex-
ecuted. He has proved himself to be as sue
ccssfnl in making a Railroad as he is in the man.
age1nent of his farm, and all his cennty-men
will adnit that in this respect 1 has no superior
IN Aibemarle. We congratulate, him upon his
succt IS, and the Louisa Rail Read Co. in obtain
ing so faithful contractor.
In short time the iron horse will be snertinc
on the banks of the river Just bslow town, and
then our boys and girls will find it pleasant
walk to see the long-desired visitor
Jefersoman
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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA,
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


BREADsTuFFs. philadelphia and western ca.
nal flour has been selling at 24s g.. but the
article has become dull again, and declined to
23s Cd, per bib Wheat is dull Indian Corn
Is Ill steady demand and brings better prices
white 31s.a32s. Cd, yellow 32a23s. Corn meal
1As.a14s. Cd.
The stoppage Of the supply of BreadstufTs.
from the Baltic lss beginning to have q favorable
effect on the markets
The actuaAadyance, however, during the past
week; has been but slight.
The America brings about .e2oo, 900.
IoNT1NENTAL WARs.-fhe warlike contest
between the State Of the continent continues
with una&sated fury, and with most desoatrr re-
suits to all parties engaged in them
telegraph despatch has been received at
Frankfort, stating that the P,ussan Ministry
had sent in their II sieration.
The Sublime Porte has signifed noncon-
plaEce to press part Of the Egyptian feet.
Inc Danes are enforcing strict blockade ofall
the German ports. 1t is even stated that ilnrni-
grant vessels will hot hereafter be allowed to pass
unmolested
Prince Cayigno has ordered levyen mass of
all the Inhabitants of Louiharylv and of the
Venetian provinces; OF from IS to 40 years Of
age. These who do not appear within FIVE
days will be considered retIactoriss
The Nautical Magazine that Germany is
occupied with 81 gantc project Of a junction of
the Baltic with the Ncrth ssa. The medium
proposed is canal ithout locAe.
FRANcG.--Ih he French government has come
tothe important resolution Of Gil a1ine,1 intc1ver-
ton TO reirs'ate the Pore A force adec1lato to
the emergency has arf ady started Tor Civia Vec-
cha
The Bank ofFlancc will shortly resume spc-
Gle payments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
A LADY'S HEAD CHOPPED OFF

AFTER all his repeated pledges, Old lack has
had the hardhood to turn young Lady of seven
teen out of office, in Bloomington, Iowa-shame!
shame I! We guess if Old Tack was to pass
through that village now, he would not get quite
so-many kisses as he would have done previous
to the removal ofthis young Lady The vote of
the people was taken a few days before the ap
pointment was made, and Mr.. n l., Stout, who
recelvedtae appointment, received one vote
This shows that the people were satisfied with
the services of the young lady, but old lack, W no
has mo friends to rerard nor enemies to punish
saw tit to turn this poor girl out OF office TO
reward Mr.. Stout, who had done much in ele CT
ing him to the Presidency!! We think the
Ladies had better vote the old man PIT CT !!
~FQllcu Star.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
THE Hon. FAyErrr NIA,u,1ru-The Peters

HE Hon. FAyETTE M MuLIEN The Peters
burg intelligencer says ave have not yet heard
the fantest crole from any of The schampious'
OF Democracy over the election to Congress of
the hon. fayette M'NIullen. We,hear loud huz-
zas over the gallant Averett,n the accomplish
eq Hesaday," &C., &C., but not a word about
What the deuce is thelnatter 90
W And we have not heard the stfnntest''
crow over the election of any Wing to Congress
what the deuce is the matter?" A clear ma
Jorlty OF only tuo thousand t,ro hundred and
t"enty=taro out OF $500 votes, is the best evil
dencethat can be offered to answer this taunt of
the lntelligencer Won't that 90
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Wonder if the Charlottesville Advocate knows
who MIR. Powell is nomE Oris it yet sprofoand-
Iy ignorant of himta If so we would take the
trouble to inform that paper that he is the man
who has just clicked" the great Wing champion
of the Shoe String District-the gentleman with
a Irrational reputation" and is the next Repre-
sentative Of the 5th Congressional District of
Virginia. He is the man too, who has gotten far
the largest majority ever given in his own county
for Congressional seanGidate-who has. gotten
the largest Democratic vote ever polled in the
federal county of Bedford-who has cut down
Mr.. Goggin's majority in his own county some
thirty or forty votes and who has gained since
Gen. Taylor's election moredlan twos hundred
votes in his District. Sheer at unpretendino
worth again, Mr.. Acknowledgment Rep.
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PICTORIAL SATURDAY COURIER.

The enterprizing editor of this well-conducted
Family newspaper, is about issuing his Semi
ANIMAL Pictorial Saturday Courier, for the 4lh
of July. The editor promises that it shall be
the most beautiful and mtrinsically valuable H.
Illustrated Sheet ever issued from the American
press. Price 12a cents, single copy-lo copies
for SIPS per 100-$7o per 1000. Send on
your orders
The BROTHER JONATHAN will also issue
his splendid pictorial sheet at the same time
Terms, l2A cents, single copy--la for 81. Ad-
dIcss Wilson s. Co., IS Spruce n y,
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" A man by the name of SMITH, has been
arpn hended i'll Richmond, for endeavoring to
effect the escape Of two negro men, from their
masters. The negroes were boxed IN. serarate.
ly, and consigned to a house in Philadelphia,
but suspicion WAS excited as 10 the contents Of
the boxes, ard on examination, were found to
contain negro apiece, who were furnished with
water, &C., for the trip. Meanv lille, Smith had
left, but was telegrarhed to the different cities.
and the next days train of cars brought MIR.
smith, prisoner, from Fredericksburg, to Rich.
mond, where he is now undergoing his Trial.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

LARGE LUMP OF CALIFoRNIA,Go he New
York papers speak of a gold rock, weighing Ell hi
city, which was Obtained fromethe wet dicoinus
by MIR. Edward Burgess, of1he New York Reoi-
lnent. Mr. Burgess returned from California a.
bout three weeks ago, via Vera Cruz, bringing
$35; 600 IN gold dust. He purposes to 90 back
IN about fortnight He was in the mines, at
times, for ten months, and fully confirms the ac-
counts we have had of the severe labor to be en-
dured to obtain gold. He has heard of but
never saw larger lump than the one he
obtained
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
FROM CALiFGilNla.--fXT EsTlNG.
The Philadelphia Bullctia publishes the fol.
lowing letter from responsible writes:
SAN TRANcleco, Feb. c, Is

sAS IRANcIsco, Feb. 6, 1349.
TO give YOU some i,'ea Of The stale Of thiuos
here, will mention The prices Of sos,le article
that have coIle under my observation. Flour is
Ss40 per barrel lans GO cents Der round bran.
dy $40 per gallon; SCARS $50 per Jl.orsand that
can be bought athome iof + 4 all other things
IN proposition Washing is 81 per dozen, and
have seen two dollars paid for glass OF ale.
The climate here is delightful, and there is no
sickness of any kind. The s'oop Of war St. Ma.
rvs is here and the Ohio, Warren and two or
three others are expected shortly 1he men
from al9 the ships are constantly running away
alter e)id; ard L number of them have been
shot.
FEB. 1ish By 4 number Of arrivals at this
Port; SINCE writing the above. the prices Of arti-
clts have been much reduced. Tut every ihiue is
sill very high have not Yat succeeded in get
ting a washsrwo;nan, and hage hal to 4, all The
washing myself, bat hope soon to get washer
woman In Cur miss we have to pays1oo ner
month ier 4 cook, and about the same r1iee for
q snail wood stove. have had the Pleasure Of
Sc ing bnt one Ia y here aud she was no beauty.
he only am,lsclnehts OF the men are drinEirg
and gambling. have often seen IS or 90 of The
natives setting around thousands Of dollars play.
ing Monte. They arg o Very lazy, iyslolalt e.
Pie, and only work until i]lsy cc e.; /. tank To
Start them again.
Mechanics are row getiing SO pss dar-
Vessels from The States laden with Ge.lr wall 'pay
very we'll. sprpes" howe ver that Il The srart,
vessels are on their way here.
was shown to-day piece Of goll weighing
seven pounds. 1t is called S'sod dus. :" But I
think q more proper name 5o9l be seo.a ln,ars.'
In a few weeks he people will begin to so to tbs
nlines which are about $50 milcs from here.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

FREE SCTlOOLS--In the late election, the
people OF Ohio county took vote upon the ques.
ton OF sustaining or setting aside the tax LIVED
upon them by the county, in conformity with
special act of Assembly, for the support OF free
schools The Wheeling Gazette states that in
order to put the schools in operation, the tax has
heen'heayy, and as yet, of course, without appa.
rent results. The law, 'ioweyer. was triumph
antly sustained, the vote being for the schools
1898; against them 113. In the city of Wheel
ing the vote was s44 for, and only SO against the
schools Rich. Times
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
J. II. PAXTON.

Among the few Democratic delegates who
have lost their election this Spring there is none
whom his constituents can less spare than James
II: Paxton, Esq, of Rockbridge. Few members
OF the last Legislature showed more untirino de-
voton to the interests OF his county and district
or prosecuted them with more liberal regard
to those of other sections. Such men are loss
not only to their counties, but to the State
Winchester Fuginian
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tor reminds his readers that cGtterpillars should
be attended to i'll season, and that when this is
done, the labor OF extirpation will be trifine.-
lie says, oneseasy mode of destruction is to ap-
ply strong soap suds to the nest-if the tree is
large, a swab tied tostae end OF pole will ac-
ecomplishthe purpose effectually sSuds which
have been used by. the wash woman are as good
as any, and by rubbing swab OH the nest-af-
ter it has been dipped into the suds-lhe worms
are quickly destroyed"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
MURDER.


A foul murder occurred in Baltimore on Thurs.
day morning last. 1t was committed at a tavern
in High Street, by John Price, known as :.City
JOHN" upon his Brother-irl-law, George w
Campbell Price was under the. influence of
liquor The following werelthe circumstances
as stated in the Sun
A witness endeavoring to get Camlbellto. 60
home--nhad conversation with him in which
Campbellspoke ofathe relationship existing be-
tween hun and Price, and that they had always
been on good terms About this whilst in the
bar, Price fired pistol, apparently at random !;
the ball from which passed through window
and INTO the fence i'll the yard. A general ex-
postuatlon among those present took place, a.
galnst Prices firing .ihe pistol, in which Camp
bell joined. Price said to. Campbell, Care you
mad with mel" Camp bsll answered that he
was not. The parties having been drinking at
the bar, Price threw part of his glass of liquor
into Campbell's face. Campbell raised his hands,
in one OF which was walking cane. as # in
tee act OF warding off the liquor. He wiped the
liquid from his face, in which he was aided by
witness, who endeavored to persuade Campbell
to leave the place and go home While his face
was being wiped, Campbell asked, "John what
did you 40 that for! :" Price replied, ''are you
mad Were you going to hit me with that
stick 2" Campbell said, ,nNos Lam not angry
at the sametune letting his stick fall to the floor
Price then pulled out pistol and fred Camp
bell tell into the arms OF witness, at the same
time exclaiming, ~ am killed"
Price was arrested without difficulty or resist
ance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

A GENUINE TAYLOR MAs-C W. Russell,
wing candidate for Congress in the fifteenth dis
trict of Virginia, says 'In general, am in favor
Of the principles which the people, of the United
States have sanctioned by the election ofGeneral
Taylor to the presidency" lfhe is elected, Mr.
Russell will vote on three sides of every question
at least, II ne acts on those principles. Ha-
ren Renister
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

u The Taylor Democrats of Pennsylvania
held public meeting in Philadelphia, few
days ago, at which series of resolutions We're
passed expressive of their confidence in the no.
party professions of Gen. Taylor, but expressed
their dissatisfaction at his not having given the
Democrats a share in tae administration. GEO
L1rpARD, Esq. presided at this meeting, who
also forwarded the proceedings to the National
Wing, one OF the Taylor organs at Washington,
for publication in that paper-this the editor re-
fused, when they were handed over to the In
ion newspaper. This is but the ''beginning of
the end and the Taylor Democrats Of Penn
sylvania, will ere long find out that no-rartyism
ON the part the Wings was mere clap trap in
tendedio.deceivet them nto,the support of Gen.
Taylor, when they will fossake their Federal al
lies-indeed, we have good authority for saying
that If the elections were now to come off in
Pennsylvania, Taylorisrn would be beaten as
badly in that State as it has been in Virginia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14
THE INDICATOR,
s TAUN ON ::
Monday Morning, Way III.

CAUTION.-We understand there are some
persoas in this county, from .neighbouring
State DESTROYS of purchasing land--and to get
good bargain are depreciating the value and uti-
ity Of Railroads. The object is SO apparent that
it hardly needs exposure-stili, we hope our cit
liz sns VI i'll be OIL their guard.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

" 1t is said that inthe great torch-light pro-
cesslon, with which the election of Gen Taylor
Was celebrated inthe city of Washington, the
name OF Taylor was consricuously embazoned
on traneparcncy-this transparency acciden-
tally took Ere, but nothing was consumed in it
but the letter A. TOrninous
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

RAILROAD SUBSCRIPTION. Il he town of Lynch.
burg Va has subscribed, through her citizens
and corporate authority, S5oo,ooo to the Virgin
ia and Tennes see Railroad, --S250.0 600 more
will secure the States CORE srondirg quota
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

,,sCoNNEcTIcuT-Tmmbull, Wing, mas been
elected Governor by the Legislature, through the
votes of the Free Sellers Shall we not hear the
lamentations of the Southern " hig Journals over
this "vile coalition" of Wings and Free Sellers ?
ENQUIRER.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

We understand that since Inc la..st Of October
last {tlle commencement Of the fiscal year thirty
three oonycta have Been received in the pcni-
Tertiary OF Virginia, being the number received
IN the Whole OF the last fiscal year. This time
last year May 4, 1887 twel t.y-cne wire re-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

LIRE The dwelling house of Mr.. NATHAN
TEL WOODS, near Churchville, in this county,
was destroyed By fire, together with all it's con-
tents, on the It'll of April last The loss is heavy
on Mr. W. as it was his all, besides, he has a
son who is mentally and physically disabled
from rendering him any assistance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

" furnishing Division of the Sons of
Temperance has been opened in Waynesboro',
and we understand rapid accessions are being
made tothe Order. Glad to hear it-heep the
ball in motion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

Powerful Preaching he negro church
in v hite street IS undergoing sorne r. pairs. Ga
ovelhauling the front Of The pulpit, it was found
that the two large joist which support The min.
lser,5 desk W ere eas h split on tie end, and
nearly Destroyed by the lulnelous TcunGircs
which they have received during me seventeen
years since the pulpit was erected. However
absurd TINS story may appear it is tBue he
coored bretheren should get cast iron ru1nit for
their Jealous gospel eAIoundtr-N. Y. Ferer,
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FRANKLIN. Hal Arril ~ 1910

FKANHLlN, TAI April T, 1910.
write amidst gloom AID death on every side
The cholera is sweeping through our midst like
destroying angel. When it strikes, ii destroys.
Both SEXES, all classes, ages and conditions are
alike its daily victims The negroes suffer most
extensively, but every day secs the scourse tx
tend ltstli among our White population.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

U We have received Catalogue of the
University of Virginia, session Of 1882. There
are now at this Institution 266 students, of whom
23o are from Virginia. greater number than
at any previous session
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The Albany Argus says ''lIundreds of emf
grants are passing on to the far West every dav.
lhHy appear to be generally fore handed Fer
several days PAST we have Observed an UNUSUAL
number OF Scotch and English, well clad and
healthy looking"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

OFFICE SEEKING Washington correspond
ent OF the Boston Courier, computes that it would
require Miry gears for the President to examine
ana decide upon all the applications for office
that have been made to him. This almost comes
up to the rush that killed poor General Harrison
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conference.-the Wings are busy ciphcrirg
to see lt.they cannot work out jority forsthe
administration in the next House of Representa-
tives. We hope they will not forget the rule of
Fractions
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FAMILY UNION. The Lewisburp IVA ! Chron-
icle says:-Four brothers aud two sisters, all
descendants oft the same parents, have been mar
RED to four sisters and two brothers, all the des-
pendants Of one father and mother all of Kama
Nha Co., Va
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SUICIDE. FROM SHAME.-C, Adams, of Ste
phensfown, New York, hung himself few days
slhce' because he had been caught stealing tur-
Keys lie was % years old had been married s
years, but never lived nth his -rite.
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A Cheering Sign.

We know a gentleman in this county who
has Farm for sale, but W no will not dispose Of
it unless a certain sum: per acre be given He
considers that the near approach of the Railroad
has enhanced the value Of lands, and that they
will continue to increase in value, because Of
The facilities that will De afforded for getting
produce to market and therefore has added one
dollar additional, 40 the price of his land
Another gentleman Of our acquaintance, inform
ed us he had been offered $50 per acre for his
Farm, and the person wishing to purchase was
perfectly willing to give $35, provided the Rail
road be made to Stasifiton. These are facts
Again, some time since, the Estelline Furnace,
in this county, was sold, Tor certain sum, but
1t was specified in The contract that in case the
Railroad was made to Staunton, or took that
route on its way westward, that $1,000, addi-
tional, should be spaid ';Fac,s arc stubborn
things" andiaere are two instances in which
the owners OF property have taken good care to
avail themselves OF the advantage of the antic-
pated rise in lands while TO one will pretend to
affirm that the advance, in either Gaze, is in
proportion to the increased value of the property
We mention these cases for the purpose OF Civ
-ing an opportunity to those interested to make
their own comments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-14

ARREST OF A STEAM DocroR.-A Dr. Cross
has been arrested at Stroudsburg, Monroe county,
Pa, for manslaughter, charged with causing the
death of a patient named Daniel. Qs,in,. by i'm
proper treatment. Cross steamed him for rheu-
matte pain over pot of boiling water smothered
him up in bed head and shoulders for three hours,
with an immensely OF cover and,then gave him
lew drops OF medicine which he called ''In-
dian Red Drop He had no sooner taken it
than he clasped his hands to his head and ex-
claimed 'Fwho struck mesn and in short time
he expired of apoplexy. Cross has attempted
the cure OF rheumatism upon other subjects fire.
quently, and sometimes with success
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Rev Mr.. HENNING-The St. Louis p.,uh|;.
can noticing the arrival there of the Rev. Mr.
Herming, ofthe. Baltimore Annual Conference
says:
The Rev, John A. Henning, late of the Balti
more Annual Conference, ayaiing himself of the
plan OF separation, has adhered to the Methodist
Church South, and will become a member ofthe
st. Louis Conference. During the absence of
the regular pastor of the Fourth Street Methodist
Church, ne will occupy that pulpit He. comes
to Missouri with very satisfactory testimonials as
a distinguished minister of the Gospel