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TIE GOLD DOLLAR.

The gold dollar or as they are neatly demon
mated the Units, like every other good thing,
are struggling against dense opposition. Setting
out from the mint into the uncharitable world,
with as good character and as honest face as
ever challenged the malign1ty of ISLANDERS the
Units are already denounced as worthless things,
altogether too insignificant and slippery for de-
cent society. Yes, they are so small that they
can never be used:with safety-people will find
them constantly slipping through their fingers,
and the losses to the poor man will be ruinous.
Such is the prattle of those whose dearest inter-
est are allied with mncurrent notes and the glo-
rious profits arising from the perishable charac-
ter OF your one dollar bills Talk of runous
losses, forsooth, - why your poor man is paying
heavier per celtage now III one year tor the
goods he is purchasing with uncertain, because
unseen money, than the losses of his Units would
amount to i'll life time. Losses, torsooth-why
there is not man who is doing an ordinary
living business, but pays more for discounts in
one month than his loss Of gold dollars would
probably be i'll twenty years. For our part, we
don't believe in losing gold dollars all the talk
about it is nothing more than "a weak invention
of the enemy" We have, by way of test, since
the gold dollar subject originated, carried one OF
the Mexican coinage, with the silver change in
our pocket for several months past, under no
more than ordinary care and have neither lost
it nor paid it away for five cent piece.
The opposition to the Units on the part Of the
banks is quite systematic, and will react upon
them with the merited indignation of the people.
They adhere to the one dollar notes, because the
trash is profitable to them, and decry the Unit
because it interferes with the trumpery notes.
This is the plain matter of fact Until recently,
foreign cold was always to be had at the counter
of the banks,ibut it has suddenly become exceed
ingly precious and none is now to be had. Such
pranks as these will not add much to the poru-
aritv of institutions never in the best odor in the
nostrils Of intelligent and practical industry.
Baltimore San.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
C0tsyvOId Sheep.

We were shewn Oh Tuesday, by Mr.. JAcoB
P1rMAN, of this county, two very fine Sheep OF
the Cotswold breed. They were the largest
Sheep we ever saw, and if they had been in
good order, would have weighed, we suppose,
1870, OR perhaps more, pounds. Mr.. P told us
he weighed a lamb OF 10 months, and it drew
1T pounds. The wool is very long, and we
guess the fleece OF one of these Cotswolds, will
weigh from s to 10 pounds We understand
from Mr.. p. that he and DR.. HIT, near Green
vile, are engaged in rearing these Sheep, and
they hope to improve this kind of stock, in the
county. The Sheep shewn us were intended for
Maj. Smith, of Rockingham.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
WELL DONE, AUGUSTA !!

1t is with the proudest feelings ard the great
est satisfaction we give the result as far as heard
from, of the Railroad election. On Saturday last
the proposition was submitted to the freeholders
of the county, whether they would consent to
raise by an additional tax upon their property
the sum of $4,000 for the purpose OF continuing
the Railroad to Staunton, and has resulted in a
most triumphant majority. As the politicians
say, ''this is glory enough for one day" judy
ing from the experience of others in Railroads,
the people of Augusta will never regret the step
they have taken The vote is large one, be-
ing confined to the freehold suffrage, and con-
sidering that the day was inclenent, was the
more crediable 10 our people. Which, the prop
ositon was first submitted it met with strong OPP
position, but that opposition has steadily given
way until it has dwindlcd into mcagre minori-
ty, and we hope that upon review of the W hole
ground of opposition, they, too, will yield
their assent to what must be Of vast advantage
to themselves, and to the county in all its inter-
ests. If the opposition arose from convictions of
duty, it was right-if from sclfshness it was
wrong and cannot be too strongly condemned
but we are in too good humor to complain of
those who voted against the subscription, and
will let it pass simply remarking, however, that
the little Bull that endeavored to butt the engine
off the track, didn't stop its speed in the least
Want Of room and time compel us to defer any
further remarks. The following is the result of
tho vote for q hao I'd from
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
WING TESTIMONY.

The following from the blue Hens Chicken
one of the leading and ablest Wing papers i'll
Delaware, will be read with surprize by the
Wings in this region:
NEW COLLECTOR-Sin General Young
resigned, VIM 2. Brobson of this city has been ap-
nointed Collector of the District OF Delaware,
which latter is the most unfortunate appointment
that could have been made. We speak OF MIR.
Brol,son as public man and officer. He is at
terlu and palpably Incompetent to proper dis
Charge of the duties Of the office. He has other
recommendation but the bitterness OF his writings
against both friends and foes: and his long con-
tinued and uniform sycophantie laudotion Of Hon.
John NJ. Claaton His services to the Wing party
are supposed to have never benefited it one vote
and he was very tardy ill coming to the support
of General Taylor. AS John M. Clayton has
large means, it would have been magnahimous
in him to have pensioned Mr.. Brohson cut OF
his private purse, if he owed him any thing
for services rendered, but not on the public and
ifthe vote was taken in this city and county,
William Brohson could not receive that OF a res
pectabla minority. One of the old Generals
principle have been violated, to wit 'Is he
capabie." General Young. would have given
general satisfaction. We speak out as freemen,
for the public. Let them hear The truth and
Judge for themselves If such appointments
are made elsewhere, we cannot wonder that
tf,e administration is defeated in the late elec-
tious, It is consolation to know that if Just
and progressive principles are reppdiated i'll OFF
party, and improper oles adopted, they will ap-
pear in another, and ultimately triumph. A
high position not supported by honest acts, is a
DANGEROUS one. Public men ough. not to forget
fbiS
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
THE LATE MAJOR GEN. WORTH.

The death of this gallant officer, whose mill
tary career is one of the brightest and bravest in
American history, must excite sorrow through
the country. Returning lately from New Or
leans tbfiis command at San Antonio Texas, the
first almost that we hear Of him again, is his
sudden demise by epidemic cholera. lie was
in the 55th year of his age, and had escaped
death while intrepidly leading to victory il
greater number OF battles than generally has fal-
len to the lot OF all American officer to be en-
gagged in. Gen. Worth was distinguished SOL
der in two wars-the war Of 1912; in which he
fleshcd his maiden sword and won bright lau-
rels tor his brow-was one of the most brilliant
heroes OF the Mexican war, and terminated with
much success the Indian war in Florida, This
Philadelphia Ledger gives the following sketch
OF his career:
ole entered the army in the artillery service,
as private soldier during the martial fever that
ragged in the Northern States in 1912, during the
campaign i'll Canada. He sienalzed himself by
his soldierly department and galantry, and was
soon made a lieutenant, in which capacity he
again gave promise of his future laureIs, in the
military skill and daring display. AT Lundys
Lane he was badly wounded, and, for his services
on that bloody field, as well as at Chippewa. he
was brevetted, first to captain and then to major.
He won during his military career, no Less than
four brevets on the field Of battle On the field
OF Polakakl abu, IN Florida, where he command
ed and gained victory over the Indians. he was
brevetted brigadier--and again, major gen.
eral, i'll Mexico, in one OF the most brilliant cam
paigns that ever attended the mursh of au
army"
ellis services as brave and judicious officer.
were always acknow lodged by the COMMANDER
in-chief, for in nearly all the battles of Taysr
and Scott, Worth led the advanced assaulting dl,
visions. AT Monterey he carried the principal
fortresses. He assisted to lombard Vera Cruz,
and was appointed governor of the town after
its capitulation. At Cerro Gordo he took an &C
tive part led the advance to Puebla distinguished
himself highly at Cherubusco, fought the most
sanguuary engagement of the war at Molina,
and at the storming of Chapultepec and San
Cosme displayed the same yalor and contt mpt OF
danger that ever marked his career"
A letter from San Antonio of the 18th, to the
Picayune, says:
''He died as he lived, true soldier conscious
to the last, surrounded by his broken hearted
wife and children, and by his military staff and
other friends.''
At New York, the announcement of Gen
Worth's death was followed by suspension Of
the national flag, at half mast from all the Pub
lie buildings.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
EXAMINATION OF PUPILS AT THE
DEAF DUMB d BLIND INSTITUTION.

1t must have afforded pleasure to the Board of
Visitors appointed on the part of the Legislature,
and the Visitors appointed on the part Of the In
stitution, to witness the examination of the pu-
pills of the same, on Thursday and Friday last
These examinations always excite interest, and
attract large concourse of persons, and al
ways give universal satisfaction. How could it
be otherwise, when we can hear those who have
been bereft of sight, read with IS much ease and
fluency as those who have been blest with the
sense Of seeinge 1t is beyond measure aston
ishingg--it is wonderful-that child of tender
age, and blind, Gamble taught to read by TIE
sense OF touch, and that, too; in space OF time
shorter than that consumed bv those who can
see--yet it is done, and q knowledge of the abb
struse sciences seems to be as easily acquired.
The classes in Arithmetic, History and En-
glish Grammar exhibited great proficiency >
in short, all the classes in every branch OF study
distinguished themselves, and reflected the high
est credit upon fheir'teachers. 1t is mark of
the perfect confidence of the teachers in the abl-
ity OF the pupils to answer the questions pro-
pounded, that they invite this kind of scrutiny
from the public-there are no set lessons-no
pupil is thrown off his guard by having ques-
ton propounded, but he proceeds at once to an
swer it, and with readiness--for example, a gen
tleman asks how many gallons of water will a
cistern of certain dimensions hold-the pupil
immediately commences his calculation, and
sooner than some other scholars, gives his result.
But we do not design giving minute account of
this interesting exammai'on--that we expect to
see.done oy the Visitors themselyes-and Tor the
sake of this noble cha2i1y we hopethey will pre-
pare for pub';cationa frh account
At the close Of the exercises, A. II. H. STUART,
ESQ, on the partof the Visitors, delivered an
address to the pupils, which, for beauty and ele-
gance that gentleman has seldom equalled.-
WIN. D. Cooke, Esq, of the N. Carolina Deaf
and Dumb Institution, also delivered an address
in the sign language, &c the deaf mrtes; Of this
address we can-say nothing, because we know
nothing Judging from the grocefulness of his
manner no one could doubt the character of his
mater.
Various premiums were assigned to the differ
emf pupils in each of the departments who had
distinguished themselves for good conduct and
for proficiency :, their studies---these were nu-
mcrous, TllevG hambeslayne Medal was award
ed to son OF DR.. Chamberlayre.
These Institutions are supported, mainly, by
the State, and Virginia, the '.good old mother of
us ALL" could not dispense1her charity in more
worthy cause, than the education of the ulaor-
tunate deaf and dumb and blind, while in the
Professors OF this Institution, the pupils find those
who stand in the place of a father and.a friend
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

LONGEVITY OF THE DAMAsX Rosa cores
.pondent'of the Burlington Gazette says there is
rose bush 1lourishing at the residence of A.
Murray Mcllvain, near Bristol, penn known
tosbe more than hundred years old In the
year l742 there was a kitchen built, which en-
croached on the corner of the garden, and the
masons laid the corner stone with great care,
saying lit was pity to destroy so pretty a
BUSH, Since then it has never failed to produce
a proiusion of roses, shedding around the most
delicious OF all perfumes. Sometimes it has
climbed for years over the secondstory windows
and then declined by degrees to the ordinary
height. The filth generation is now RECALLED
with its sweets. Not far from this venerable
bush is tree of the same age, now measuring
thirty-thrce feet in ciroumference-a buttons
wood.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
PRESCRIPTION FOR CHOLERA.
The Cincinnati Gazette has the following

We have been requested to make public the
following prescription, as a mixture which will
arrest the severest pain and diarrhea. This has
been furnished by one of our citizens, who as
sures US that it has been tried in many of the
most severe attacks and uniformly affording i'm
mediate relief. We have been informed by a
physician in extensive practice, that this pre-
scription is ali excellent one. We, under these
circumstances comply with therequest for publ
cation Il ounce OF rulverized gum euacum
! ounce of ground cloves; ounce of ground
cinnamon !; 1 pint of best brandy Dose from
tea to table spoonful each half-hour till arrested
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.

On Sunday, the 18th inst, two little negroes,
one Z, and the other years, went to the pasture
OF their mistress, Mrs. Elizabeth Hull, on Buffalo
Creek, ITO bring home the cows. The little boy
it is,supposed tied his sister, the younger OF the
two, to the tail of one OF the cows, the animal
Ebecomlng alarmed started of kicking, dragging
and trampling upon the little sufferer, until il
caused her death. A woman succeeded in get
ting hold OF tie child, but was unable to loose
the hand, and the frantic COW darted off again
after the other cattle, and among them life was
soon made extinct.-Lc1. Gazette.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

GODEY'S LADY'S BOOKING have re-
celved the June No. of this elegant and popular
Magazine. 1t is filled with its usual variety OF
interesting matter from the pens of the best wri-
ter, in the country Friend Cooley has issued a
new prospectus, and promises to eclipse all his
competitors-and as sure as Cooley promises, Co.
dey rs going to perform. Look out for some
thing rich.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
The Agricultural wealth of Ohio is striking1y

The Agricultural wealth of Ohio is strikingly
exemplifed in the statistics for the year ls4s,
presented in the report OF the Board Of Agricul-
tGre. The Cincinnati Atlas estimates the " heat
crop Of the State that year, from the eata thus
thus furnished, at 25, 0oO, 600 bushels. Eighteen
counties only, not including several of the lalg-
est wheat growing counties, produced upwards
OF 8 5000, 900 bushels. The statistics OF corn are
not full-but in ten counties only, where there
are returns, the product is estimated at 10000
900 bushels, in the whole State it is supposed to
be 10000, 900 bushels Ofwool, the Atlas esti~
mates that s,00O,oo pounds were sheared in
1s4s-o, 100000 pounds in eleven counties
This productiveness is scarcely excellcd by the
gold bearing soil of California.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

New CoNsrlruTIoN.-We see no reason why
Indiana should not progress with her neighbor-
ing States. They are nearly all of them direct
ing the public minds to the subject of new and
more Democratic Constitutions. The fact that
the world Inns been too much governed, is now
irresistibly established. Laws suitable to bar
barous condition of the human family, are found
not congenial to the habits of free, intelligent
and virtuous people. We have too much law
in Indiana; many trifing and insignificant
changes in our laws; they are so conflicting,
unintelligible, mixed up, uncertain and disar-
ranged, that the Courts themselves, cannot under
stand them, nor do the people regard them with
even decent respect This can be remedied
in great measure, by altering our Constitution
as to have biennial or riennial sessions of our
Legislature, and reduce the number OF our Rep
resentatives and Senators at least one half, and
allow such compensation as will command ca
pacity and business talent. How different our
present organization the Hall OF Representatives
with 100 members, with pitiful compensation,
and perhaps one half of them young lawyers,
without clients at home, who meet there to prac-
tice oratory, and hear the sweet music of their
own voices. Well, don't want to say anything
more about it Just now, but when the time comes
there will be but one voice and that will be for
a new Constitution--liberal in its character, and
suitable to the genius of people who love free
dom and security against legal ,ntrigues.-H,nt-
angdon Age.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

PRESIDENT OF WILLIAM AND MARY.-1he
Episcopal State Convention assembled at Char
lottcsville on Wednesday last Among their
important business, was the approval of the APP
poiutmept of Bishop Johns as the President of
William and Mary College. After long and in
tereslirg discussion, the Conve nion, by vote of
about two to one; approved of the proposition
provided the Bishop and Assistant Bishop OH
further Conference with the Boarn of Visitors,
think the cause of religion and literature will be
promoted, Sc. That conference is to take place
on the 18th June, and it is yet quite doubtful
whether y illiam and Mary will secure the valua.
Bile services Of Bishop johns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
ABSCONDINC NEGROES.

The Leesburg Loudoun Wing states that num-
Der OF Negroes, slaves, have ahsconded from that
county, Some of them, who have been arrested
in Maryland, When examined, exhibited free
papers, such as no one could dispute, ana yet
they We're forged. The success OF all these ne
sroes indicates that they had been supplied with
papers, and that the road through Maryland to
Pennsylyania was made plain to them
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

" Our friend EBpEN, tho Gardener, PRESENT.
ed US, last week, with some very fine C1cum-
bers. None of your little things, just assuming
the shape, but several nch.s i'll length Push
ahead, Mr. Ebden, a man of your grit will al
WAYS succeed.
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Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
PITTsBuRo, May 81, 1919
Di,graeefM Scene in Church on Sunday

y
A difficulty took place i'll the German Presby-
terrain church, at the commencement of the SER
vice yesterday morning Much confusion pre-
vailed when Mr.. Demler arose and told the min
lister, the Rev Mr.. Rochler, that he was usurp-
ing his place, & that he must Immediately leave
the premises. Mr.. thinner and others interfered
for the purpose of restoring quiet, but the alter
cation grew fercer and general fight ensued,
in which both men and women belonging to the
congregation participated. 1t resulted in the ar
rest and binding over Of Messrs. thinner and
Demler, for their appearance at Court, and to
keep the peace in the meantime.
1t has been deemed prudent by the authorities
to lock arp the church until tine difficulty finally
settled. !Itappears thatthere is division among
the members of the church, and that this dis
graceful affair originated in the attempt of the
minority to keep possession of the keys of the
church against the expressed will Of the majority.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

LOOKING Up.-Tt is said that Mr. Ramsay " 10
has recently been appointed Governor OF the
Territory OF Minnesota, was, but few yeals
since, a journeyman carpenter. By persevering
and untiring industry he struggled through the
study of the law He rapidly rose by his own
efforts in public estimation. First he was elect
ed to the Legislature, then to Congress, and now
he is the Governor OF a Territory! This is an
melting example for the young men of Tie couu~
fry
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
TIE TUNES OF TIE ORGANS.

The Logan (ohio) Gazette, (Whig;) in MOTTO
ing the fact of a new Wing paper being about to
be established in Washington, says:
"Ihe National Hhig was established a year
or two ago in Washington, and by its foolish,
imprudent and dictatorial conduct, did great
injury to the party. We sincerely hope that
Messrs. Bullitt and Sargeant's project may tail
of success"
The Gazette can't forgive the Wing for having
.yed General TAyLoR's Wilmot Proviso, Signal
letter, "vile base forgery"
The BuLL1TT and SARGEANT's project won't
fail Just yet AWHILE, says the Cincinnati Enqui-
rer, for it has the appreciation Of Gen. Taylor
himself Weknow ohe Wing papers hereabouts
deny this, but they are not in the secret. Other
Wing papers say it is SO; we have referred to
some of them hear now what the Buffalo E1-
press, [Whigl says:
KIT is mere quibble-a paltry caviling about
words to deny that the paper is to be establish
ed at Gen 'Taylor's instance. The enterprise
has his hearty approval, and the editors will
have his full CONFERENCE.-The qre knoar. Bullitt
accompanied Gen. Taylor from N. Orleans, with
an explicit understanding on the subject. The
Wing must be ertinguished, of course, and the
sooner the better. 1t never had substantial
foundation, nor single element of vitality"
Et .N ever accept that high Office, it must
be slntrammelled by party obligations OF any
kind" 'Ihave no friends to reward
or enemies to punish. "-Zachary Taylor
Can this be the same man who is now making
so many removals from Office st. Lo,sis Union.
No, it is not the same man lat all. The one
was General Zachary Taylor the other is the
Wing President Zachary Taylor. They ale en-
tirely different men. President Taylor walks
| about the White House, and thinks he is Gen.
Taylor out he is Mistaken and he has mistaken
his whole cabinet When he comes to himself,
he will exclaim to his cabinet, as Pat did-"Och!
frind we were both mistaken +; l thought it was
you, and you thought it was me, and its nather
iof US "-LouisriNe Democrat
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28
THE WESTERN ADVOCATE.

THEODORE McRoBERT has issued Prospectus
for publishing i'll the town of Lexington, new
paper, under the above title, to be devoted to In
ternal Improvements, and the interest Of Western
Virginia, generally. The paper is to be issued
seni-monthly, at s1,25 in advance, or 1915 at
the expiration of six months. The prospectus is
too long for insertion though we wish the enter
prise success.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

70 A CREvAssE, or breach in the Levee at
New Orleans opposite sauve's plantation, is do
ing immense damage to the city, It seems that
the citizens find great difficulty in repairing the
breach thu. made, and the ely is threatened
with inundation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-05-28

METHODIST Book CoNcERN-Frnm recent
exhibition of this vast establishment, in N. York,
its assets appear to be $685. 60. while it's
liabilities amount to 49, 403 81 only. The profits
of the concern are annually divided anlorg tbs
several conferences