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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

GLr Extract from communication from our
delegate, Maj. McCUE, to the Editors, of the
Richmond Republican:
cat my desire, these statistics have been fur
nished me by the ''School Commissioners" of
my county, class of men for intelligence, res
portability and public spirit inferior to none in
our State
"Merchant mills in the county from 60 to 65,
grinding annually, at a low estimate, 400 bar
rels of flour each, in the aggregate from 1873 to
$4,000 barrels This includes. home consump-
ton, % to $4,000 barrels Average of other
grain-corn, rye, buckwheat, &c. ground at
each, not less than $500 bushels making from
1872, 500 to 2l7,5oo bushels. Several Mills are
returned as grinding 1900 bushels a year Of
corn, rye, &c. The quantity of plaster used in
each district varies from 100 to 300 TONS costing
on an average from IS to ss12 per ton There
are of stores, groceries, &c, 81 in the county,
which, according to the statement of one of the
oldest and most. judiciols merchants intAe coll-
ty, receive about 10 tons each of goods, groce-
ries, SC, Or $40 tons for transportation"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
no! FOR CALIFORNIA.

4 company Of young men of high respecsa-
blllty and excellent characterized cur village on
Tuesday night, for the gold digens, by the over,
land route. Were all The e1nigrants to that land
OF the same virtuous habits, and !eh-toned gen.
tlelnanly manners as they are, it would be pleas
ant to take up a residence among them when
we announce the name of Nc ssrs c. McDannald
and brother, James Davidson and brother. Of
kerr,s Creek, VIM. Bolivar porman, and John
Motfett, our readers wifi admit that we have not
said too much. We wish them God speed---a
safe journey, and great success in the objects,
that lead them to that distant land Lea Ga..
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

MATERNAL LovE.-A thrilling incide mt is rela-
ted in the Dayton (Ohio) Journal On Saturday
morning the House of MIR. Naddle in DAYTON.
caught fire in the absence of both Mr.. w. arfSs
his wife. A little daughter oftQaEor, FIVE years
had been left rocking tie cradle in which was
the BABY The little girl easily escaped, but the
infant wasleft in the hllrping house. Several
persons were trying TO penetrate to scue ii" tus
were driven back by excessive heat. Eat & wa-
man came running to the spot from neis hbors;
she threw water over her clothes, and drew her
wet apron hastily over her head, rushed in, ang'
returned in a moment--the child in her AIMS,
and safe 1t was the mother--of course 1t ua$i
Every mothers heart will tell her that.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

NOBLE SENTIMENTS he debate on abolish
ing tiogging in the Navy, closed with the follow
ing noble sentiments from Mr.. Benton, a man
who is always to be found on the side Of Justice
and humanity:
II am not in favor of scourging American Cit
liens. Roman citizen could not be scourged,
and believe an American citizen is of as high
order of men as were Roman citizens. Roman
citizens We're employed by sea and land, i'll tae
army and the navy, and there was no scourging,
that was reserved for slaves, for barbarians, for
those below the dignity of Il Roman. 1t may be
said that some persons are bad enough 10 BE-
whipped, but question if whipping will etfecs
reform. Ialso question it it's worth while to.
make the officers Of the navy the instrument or
agent to correct le ncorrigible Part Of mankind.
1t is better, sir, TO get them out of the navy and
have nothing to do with them. l feel deep
modification, sir, in seeing man--one who is
brave--one Who win die in defence of his
country, either in the army or navy-tied up and
logged feel Inundated sir, by such specta,'
Gle ;and should like to have the subject prop
erly examined 7-'. -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
INAUGURATION BAIJ,-Tba ;n.,,o,

INAUGURATION BAIL-1he Inauguration
Ball at Washington is to be most magnificent
affair. Ample Accommodations are provided for
1000 persons; with comfortable Accommodations
tor both ladies and gentlemen. The cost of the
entertainment IS estimated at over $1,000. and
the Con.snttee calculate on the sale of 1000 tick
cts at $40 each. The wines and mixed liquors
will it is estimated, cost 81 ,5o0-one item of
the list being Is baskets of Champagne The
supper alone, without the liquors, is to cost 81
200, and the enumeration OF the various articles
which are to compose it, in which figure she'll
fish in every form and fashion, is enough to
make hungry mans appetite clam-orous
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

o. We received. last week, from an I'M
known hand, the Annual Report of the President
and Directors of the Western Asylum. The Re-
port is valuable, containing, as it does, a variety
of information in relation to an Institution which
ought to enlist in its behalf the best wishes of
the benevolent. The ability with which this
Institution is managed is known to all, and we
need say no more than commend the Report to
the favorable consideration of the public.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
CALIFORNIA GOLD AT THE MINT.

We understand that the amount Of California
gold deposited at the mint of Philadelphia fes
coinage upto Wednesday last was s5S, 522---
I he only coinage OF California gold is in eagles,
and amounts to s6,s97 so. Ofthf Sc. the pieees
transmitted to John Y. Mason, esq, the secretl-
ry of the Navy, were marked with the letters
CAL over the head of the eagle. he other
pieces, with few exc. ptiol's, Lad 10 dis.ilc-
tive mark -Jnioa
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

A CHANGE.-We notice in the proceedings
of the Senate yesterday that Mr.. Webster ac-
tually rose to present proposition providing for
a temporary government for California and New
Mexico. We supposehe has changed his views
and begins TO think that these acquisitions of a
Democratic administration are, after all, worth
something. We congratulate him upon the re-
suit of the sober second thought 1t comes, we
fear, too late to add much to his claims for sa-
gacity or honesty in his former course.
baltimore Argus.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

To- We suggest to the Corporate authorities
the prcpriety of establishing a yigilant patrol
during the. sitting of Conference, which, it e
will continue in session some ~ or Is
DAYS. The propriety of the measure will be seen
without advancing any reason therefor he re-
membrance of " hat occurred in our town few
years ago. on an occasion somewhat similar, is
reason enough. 'Caution is the parent Of safe
~" Let us act upon the maxim
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
DEATH OF DIR. ATKINSON.

We are panied to learn the death of the Rev
DR.. WILLIAM M. ATKINSON, at his residence in
Winchester, on Saturday night last He was a.
ged about So years. DIR. A. was regarded as one
among the most efficient of the Presbyterian Di-
time Of his death held the responsible position
OF Agent for the American Bible Society.
Spt. Of Jeff, 9Th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
THE VENEDxCATOR
STAUN ON {:
Monday Morning, VFarcla ;.
TO THE VOTERS OFTHE ELEVENTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

vHvIEE subscriber respectfully announces to the
IL people of the Congress ional District composed
ofthe Counties Of Shenandoah. Rockingham Pen
dleton Hardy. Augusta, and Rockbrdge, that he
is candidate to represent them in the next Con
gress of the United States In due time before
the election he expects to address them, by crcu-
lar letter, otherwise, upon the general subjects
connected with that election. and connected also,
with his conduct as their past and present repre-
sentative.
JAHJEc N{,DOyVCJT
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

LouDouN LAND SALE.-On Tuesday last tbs
farm previously advertised i'll the Wsshireto,i-
an, lying in the neiehEolhood Of purcel's Fec
tory, containing 175 acres entirely dt stitute Of
buildings, was sold at auction, by its proprietor,
John b. Crenshaw of Richmond, for fifty dollaIs
Per acre. 1hesFarchaser was Enooh Fenton-
! ne Improved farms in all that fine section OF
Loudonn as well as i'll other sections of 1t, will
readily command sixty dollars all acre: we un-
derstand.- ~ askine toniun
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
TERRIFIC SPEECH.

We understand that one of the northern ora
tors MIR. Wilson of New Hampshire) declared
in his speech in the House of Representatives on
Friday, that sooner. than surrender the Wilmot
proviso he would not only seethe Union, but the
Onipegse dissolved. Awful resolution, indeed !
There is but one step from the sublime to the
ridiculous" Mr.. Bedingerof Virginia, in an
eloquent Speech denounced this violence, and
indicated the rights Of the South with great
power -LAson ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

" RICHARD PARKER, Esq of Clarke, has
been nominated by the Democratic Convention,
which assembled in Winchester on the ED ult.,
as the candidate of the party, for Congress. i'll
the district now represented by MI. Bedinger.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

u We would call the attention of our read
ers to the Memorial" to the Legislature of vir-
sinia, published in today's paper. 1t is on a
subject which is beginning to command aten-
ton, and to which, as sensible men, our people
mast give attention, at 10 distant day. See to
it, people Of Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

" Our thanks are due TO the Hon. THos. H.
BAYLY, for copy of a Lecture on the North and
South, delivered before the Young MEMS Mer-
camille Association, of Cincinnati, Ohio, by Ed
ward Fisher. This Lecture contains much inn
portant matter. Itis too long for publication in
a newspaper
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

u Mr.. Thomas WESTERN; was on Monday
last, appointed by the County Court of Augusta,
assistant Constable for the New Hope district.
4 GOOD appointment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

To- DR.. THoMAs II. AyERE1r. of Pittsylvania,
has been nominated by Convention, the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress, in the Halifax dis
trict. Good bye Mr.. Flournoy
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
LABOR.

s!The wealth OF a community is It's labor, its
productive labor A man is not the richer for
houses which he cannot occupy land which he
cannot use; money which he cannot spend
lie might own a continent in the moon, but
what would that avail hnn2 He might die of
starvation in the vault OF England, or in the
aundisturbed possession OF the richest mines of
Peru. Labor is great source and instrument OF
subsistence and wealth.-Colenlm,
The truth of the above, no one can question,
with due regard to his reputation asa man of
sense. Then why is it that the individual who
labors, is the one whose poverty is proverbial,
and he who produces nothing lives in afllu-
ence and luxury? Iflabor be the great source
and instrument OF subsistence and wealth,
should not the toiler according to the unchang-
ing principles of right, possess more wealth than
the lazy drone, and subsist in easier and better
circumstances? But issuch the case? Would
to God it was Who receives the profit now
the holder Or the producer of wealth ?-Lct the
squalid poverty ofthe toiling Millions and the
Incidence and luxury in whichths non-producing
classes roll, through the world, respond. Labor
under the present unjust and iniquious system
OF legalized robbery, IS made to feed and tatten
a horde of greedy corinorants, who hang, like an
incubus, upon honest industry, crushing its
energies and reducing it to beoeary and siarva-
tion.-Capital seated upon its throne of gold, and
decorated with the robes of aristocratic distinc-
: ton, wiedsa tyrant's scepre over the millions,
p even in cur own free America. To be a freeman
butin name, is mockery. TO be freeman and a
serf isa paradox and a lie. Liberty can never
reign, where Mammon' ssthrone is reared. The
nobility Of nature, isfhe aristocracy of freedom
Those who spring into titled existence at the
magic touch of sroyal' wealth, can never form
the arisocracy OF a free nation. They are spu-
rious trash, trampling upon the rights of others,
by apng those whom natures has made their
betters and are inimcal to the true spirit of De-
mocracy.
We hopeta see the day. and believe in God we
shall, WREN the laboring masses OF this country,
viii rise up from beneath the feet of bloated cap
ital, and teach their purse-proud oppressors, a
lesson in political economy and the rights OF
man, which will end only, in the triumph OF
truth and justice, and the complete downfall OF
Manlmon's sovereignty-BAt 4drgaas.
VENERABLE NEGRO DEao,--Died on the IS
land, on Sunday, 24th instant, Philip Cox color
ed man, aged ITO years. He was familialy
known as a Cup-q-tea. He was brought into
this neighborhood when quite a child, and re-
collects wnen the ground that Washington now
= standsnpon was covered with woods, & George
town a small village, numbering but eight or ten
s-aouses. II Washington Wig.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

u here are two Wing candidates for Con-
gress in the kanawha district, and both have
been nominated by Con1entons-WM McCo-
MAS, esq, at Parkersburg; and JoHN S. DUNCAN,
esq, at Chenille
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

AHEAD OF Us.--While the citizens of this free
and enlightened republic have to pay an average
OF "a hundred per cent, the cost OF every news
paper in postage, the government of the empire
Of Brazil, has abolished all postal charges on pub
lie prhus. We are decidedly behindihe age in
our post Office regulations.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

PRINrING--N. P. Willis when boy worked
two years at type-setting i'll his fathers efficc--
the Boston Recorder. In an editorial in the last
Home journal, recountirg the advantage he has
derived from that experience, thus compliments
the craft
Journeymen Printers, are necessarily, well in
structed and intelligent men. 1t is the part Of a
pro of-reader's duty to mark Query" against
every passage in a new book which he does not
clearly comprehend Authors W no know W hat
is valuable profit by these quiet estimates of their
meaning; and many weak point that would
have ruined a literary reputation if left uncor-
rected for the reviewers to handle, has bee noist
lessly put right BY proof-reader's unol trrsiva
''qu" Of most books, indeed, we would rather
havethe criticism otthe workmens IN the ctlice
where it was printed, than fthe reviewers " no
skim and pronounce uIon it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

PUBLIC EXECUTIONS. bill has been report
ed in the Virginia House of Delegates doing
away with public executions, and directing
them to be inflicted privately, as in some other
States olSthe Union.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

cAl1FoEsrA.eA.. letter from Lima, dated jar
uary 9, says:
The last account from California still cortin-
ues very favorable regarding the gold districts
he Neptune, Danish brig, takes about AGO.
600 in specie, thi,her, besides full cargo ct
goods and number of passengers. Two more
sailing vessels are advertised to leave for San
Francisco. Silver continue very bis h.
A Valparaiso date of Dec. p, states that the
Tasso, from California, brought gold to tie
amount of about $50; ooo New expeditions
were fitting ont with emigrants Of all clsss.s
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

INTERVENTION FOR THE PopE.-A letter from
Liverpool says thai France, Span, Austria and
other Catholic powers are about to hold congress
at Gaeta, to consult as to tho measures which
they will adopt to restore Pope Plus the Ninth to
his throne
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
CALIFORNIA

he last arrival from this Istl4urs t1ires
nothing from the gold re eicn. Gold VIA
flowing rapidly across the lshmus to Ereland
General 2. F. Smith, military commardant ef
California, detained at Panana, has issued !,
proclamation declaring that foreigners would ls
prevented, by force ii necss sary. from d;s2i1g
gold on the lands Of the United States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

u Gro. E. DENEALIE, esq, is announced as
a candidate for reelection to the State Senate
from the Rock bingham Senatorial district.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

GOLD IN EIRGINIA,-We understand that tho
gold digging of Stocton & Heiss $ location is still
very succe ssful I he amount raised in January
with fifteen or twenty hands, was about a25, coo
and the amount in this month is proportion ally
as much. A deFosite OF 500 ounces has just been
made at the mint. The new mach merry WIS
not in operation W hen the above results wele
obtained. The sueet IS Of this ce mrany is qui:e
equal TO the average gains in the famous valley
of Sacramento.-N. Y. Iratupc
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

: u Jons Wales, Esq, of Wilmington, has
kesn elected by the Legislature Of Delaware to
succeed Mr. CLAYTON in the e. S. Senate
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

H. Ex-Governor SMITH is announced as a
candidate fer Congress in the Loudoun district.
There's fun ahead.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05
The New York Tribune, in abiding to the

effect ofthe news, says
cine effect OF the present condition. Fl bust
ness in England must be highly favorable upon
the trade of this country. Our products are sell
ing freely, and at fair prices-and the demand
for our stocks will prevent any rise in the price
of bills, so that no disturbance of .our monetary
affairs can be apprehended from the renewal OF
the exports of specie. Even with the large I'M
portation of foreign goods into this country, we
appear at present to be much more likely to i'm
port than to export coin. There has not been
for 2 series Of years so healthy condition OF
t4e general business Of the country as at present"
1t is rumored that the new Jail in Boston, will
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-05

1t is rumore1 that the new Jail in Boston, vii
cost the city from $500, 900, to 5000, 900.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-06-06
SOUTHERN PLANTlNG-COW PEA
COTTN SEED, Ere.

In your last number, Mr.. Robinson, per-
ccivc, notices the fatal effects, in Mississippi,
Of turning stock into pea fields. have my
sell been IL sufferer. in the loss Of many waltz
able cattle. from the same cause. The uS'l-
all hazard n feeding peas, however, may bc
much icsscncd by proper precautions. In
the first place., would recommend the red
minicr pea as least injurious; and planting
on the same ridge with corn, To induce TIC
vino to grow on the corn stalk, to prevent as
much as possible the pods from coming INTO
contact with tho ground, which, in wet sea-
Sons, occasions them 10 rot very carly, III
which state they arc roison. Before stock
of any kind IS inrncd into pea fields, they
should be literally fed with corn, lest
they gorge themselves by too heavy meal.
They shonld have access TO water at all times,
ant! If the fields contain none, they should be
driven to it thrice a.day Salt trccIy twice
week. aud rigidIv exclude horses and cat
lie from the pea fields in wet weather. Bet
ter that they arc kept on short commons
than feast ON food so dangerous. II they
swell, and arc not speedily relieved BY mode
rate exercise, they should be puncIured with
sharp knife, between tho hip and back rIb,
sufficiently deep to reach tho cavity, which
nine cases in ten, will afford instant relief.
Hogs should never have access 10 pea
fields, excepting those intended TO iatlcn tor
slaughter. TO stock hogs, they arc almost
as injurious as cotton seed, on both of which
they will thrive for a time but half that arc
thus fed. will die as warm weather approach
cs. In no country that 1 have ever seen, do
hogs thrive so well as in the valley of the
Mississippi and nowhere that | know. can
thew be raised cheaper. The woods abound
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-06-06

and cnt down the cumbrous weeds, so he
who does not improve fortunes favors well,
will reap no reward because of his un.
wor'hyncss.
There arc great many who set forth in
life with entire dependence on fortune alone,
without making any efforts to secure he ia
vors They arc very few who launch their
bark upon the tide of life without the hope
of bccomcnc rich or distinguished, as ava
rice or ambition predomlnatcs. And also,
few there arc who start forth with this cX-
pectalion and a firm determination to ac-
co;rpIlsh it, by strenuous effort, but rather
wait for fortune to wait wealth to their cofi.
crs, or spread their sails with the whrling
brcczes of sratfcd ambition. They sre
before them course to run, over winch
some arc sailing full OF hope and promise,
and beyond it they sec others safely moor
cd in the promised port. But how many lie
still upon their oars, and wait for The win IS
to blow them onward without ono stroke of
oar or helm. Alas how many wait IN
vain. To the fortunate is nothing less than
,n he industrious. economical, energetic
How fortunate! many cxclam, when they
sec tie son of toni and poverty arisen TO
wealth. to distinction and usefulness. What
has been his fortune? Days and nights OF
toll and anxiety. of study and industry, Of
economy and scICdcnlal.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-06-06
BANK OF THE Rio GRaspr,
l2 o'clock al nioht.

Il CIoCh dl HISiA.
Dear Sr-Your note requesting my assist
ance with party of cavalry to act against the
Indians, has been received. ~
am now ready and disposed 10 furnish you
and to march with all the force of which j can
dispose but have to observe 10 yol that /
cannot move any of them without receiving q
communication from the military commandant
of yorr department, authorizing me 10 pass
troops from Mexico 10 the other side Of the
river, as it would be 10 furnish reason Of com.
plaint, or comprise me, when my object is 10
comply with my duty as soldier, and fulfil that
of good neighborhood.
In such circumstances | have only 10 say
that am waiting with my troops on The shore
of the river for your answer to this, and for the
above mentioned authorization, which con.
slider indispensable to enable me TO furnish the
requisite force, notwithstanding my good dispo.
sition to do so. -
Taking this opportunity to assure you Of my
high consideration, Iesemain yours, DC. =. !,
FRANCISCO AVALOS.i
TO the Hon. |. B. Bigelow, =
Chief Justice Cameron county.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-06-06
TIE SEVEN SHILLING PIECE.
AN hNECDOTE.

1t was during the panic OF 1926, that a
gentleman. whom VIC shall call MIR. Th0mp.
son, was seated with something of Il mclan-
choIv look, in his drcary back room, watch.
ing his clerks paying away thousands OF
pounds hourly. Thompson was a banker
of excellent credit there existed perhaps in
the city of London. no safer concern than
that OF Mcssrs Thompson & Co.. hut at a