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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
GENERAL QUITMAN,S SERVANT.

HERO THE Natcfez Courier, in recording
the marriage of Henry Nichols, a colored man be-
longing to General John A. Quitrnan, to one of
his masters female servants few days ago, says:
| Henry Nichols. by the name and style Harry
has been the faithful and confdng body servant
of the General. Tor the last Is years Through
exultatlon and depression, victory and defeat
sunshine and storm. Harry has been present, and
faithful to execute the mandate of his MASTER
He has made the tour of the United States and
the Canadas. and when the infant Republic of
Texas was struggling for a place among tia star.
and stripes, he accompanied his master, VINO was
then Captain Quitman, through these perous
seems, and while walking over the battle ground
of San Jacnto, looking very sad at The sight of
the numerous dead. his master asked him what
he was thinking about. He replied that he was
thinking what fools these yellow men ere for
fighting white folks. Bat it was reserved for
Harry to illustrate the annals of his race al the
sformng OF Monterey, for it will be recolected
that Gen. Quitman had charge Of the brave Mis-
slsslpplans and lennesseeaDs, and was i'll tbs.
thickest of the fight. having several horses shot
from under him, the places of which were imIne-
diately supplied by Harry, although no had to
make his way to his master through grape and
canister. But to crown the enchantmeni of tie
enc, when the gallant William o. Butler fell
wounded, Harry Immediately rushed TO his res
cue. and carried him off the field While con-
seyng the General from the field, he enqured af-
ter his master. General Butler told him he fear
ed he wonld never see him alive, as he aas in
the most dangerous position when he saw him last
Harry replied, with that deep seated feeling If the
servant, DON'T You believe that General, master
was not born to be killed by them muatto rascas.'
When General Qmtman was ordered to the con-
qnerlpg column OF Scott, he carried Harry with
him. who was side by side with him at the bonn
bafdinent and stormlng of Chepul apec on The 18th
and l4,h. and the deadly conflict of the Garita de
Been, and finally, hie Triumphant entry into the
city and palace Of the slonlsznnaa Harry was
the first Anglo African in the lais. He is known
by the entire army. and greatly respected By the
officers and men, as an humble, faithful and hon
est servant, who will be glad to see this notice Of
him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
POETRY.
TRY-KEEP TRYING.

Have your efforts proved in vain7
Do not sink to earth again !;
Try-keep trying.
They who yield can thing do
A feathers weight will break them through
Try-keep trying
On yourself alone relying,
You will conquer try-keep trying.
Falter not-but upward rise,
Put forth all your energies;
Try--keep trying
Every step that you progress
Will make your future effort less
Try-keep trying
On the truth and God relying,
You will conquer try-keep trying.
Ponderous barriers you Tray meet,
But against them brayely beat:
Try-keep trying
Nought should DIVE you from the track
Or turn You from your purpose back,
IIy-ketr trying:
On yourself alone relying.
You will conquer lry-keep trying.
You will conquer if you try
Win the good before you die;
Try-keep trying:
Notwithstanding is so true,
As they who dare will ever do;
Try-keep trying:
On Yourself and God relying,
You will conquer ,ry-keep trying
WIghFs Casket.
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"Truth fears nothing but ConceaIment"
STANTON A.

SINGULAR MARRIAGE.-We never before
heard Of a couple getting married without
even hearing each others names. Aud
yet j, has happened, it seems. A party
met on sleighing frolic at hotel in Kings
bridge, n. Y, the other night. A strange
gentleman walked in--fel in love with
one oftlle lades-proposed, was accepted
aud married on the spoi-ihe minister
marry ing 'this man to "tlIis woman."-
His thine was not known at the house,
aud some inqnisiiive persons who tried to
find Out what i, was, failed entirely in their
undertaking. The newly made wife did
noi Ii!.e . ask SO odd question III her
husband, and a whole day elapsed before
she was made aware Of what her new coy
nnrnan was. OF all the hasty connected
marriages ,hst are recorded, this appears
to cap The climax.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
WHIPPING THE DEVIL ROUND
THE STUMP

Just after the State election in Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Smith, a warm Cass man, met his friend MIR.
Jones, an enthusiastic Taylor man.
''Jones,o said Smith, 1.-THE election of johnson
does not increase Taylof's chances in Pennsylva-
ria"
''Yes it does," said Jones'
cpl bet you hundred dollars that Cass carries
that State" cried Smith.
''Done," exclaimed Jones. ssBnt," be added,
after moments hesitation-'.if we bet We shall
loose eur votes.'
$50 we SHALL" said Smith
'Pll tell you WHAT Jones cried, his face bright
ening up-"Ill tell you what may be done. NV
wife shall call on your wife and bet with herr
Good" said Smith
Home went Jones. "My dear, Mrs Smith
wants to bet 1t hundred dollars with YOU that Cass
will carry Pennsylvania
''Nrs Smith bet hundred dollars with me %
exclaimed the astonished lady,
''4es, and if you would like to bet, there's the
money. Go round this afternoon and see her and
put the stakes into the hands of lady friend"
The two ladies' met, and the money was de.
posted. after the result Of the election was
known, Jones told his wife to 60 AID draw the
money she had won. The lady was not slow in
obey!ng her husband that time, and before an hour
the two hundred dollnrs exchanged into halt ca
giles, were gtterlng through in the interstices Of
her beautiful purse
Wher Jones came home a, night, he said to his
wife-"Well my dear, did you get the money 90
YES" was the reply.
cpl trouble you for IT, darling, if you please d
''Troube me for what ~
"For the money that won Of Smith"
''You won Did you bet MIR. Jones ?''
emo, no, that is. yes. bet in fact, though tc
save my vote, made you the agent" answered
Jones with visible embal BASEMENT
81 cannot consent. my dear husband" said the
lady with great dignity, ''to be party in viola
iion or evasion Of The law. cannot consent or
your accounl-you, whose honor is 50 dear to me
And shall therefore keep the money, in ordel
that may still relanmy respect for law loving
a law -honorlng, and a law-obeying husband. -
DearNr. Jones kiss men -;
Ihe lady was as good as her word s. Jones dis
covered. that in his attempt to whip the deyi
round the stump, he had los, clear hundred.
This is tact.--.N. Y. Dispatch
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THE LIVING ASS AND DEAD LION,

OF all the contemplate exhibitions of party spirit
which we have ever seen, the following paragraph
from the Richmond Wing OF recent date, is tho
most disgusting
1--WE know nothing of this young man, whose
nomination as Ambassador 10 Rome, our readers
are aware has been confirmed by tine Senate
Those who do, however, say he is the weakest man
ever sent from this country on such an occasion.
Old FAC will not hesitate to put ill things right. if
such be the case; so the country will, after al DO
only minus the Quilt
All who know anything about Lewis Cass, Jr.,
know that IN his manners and in his nature, he is
gentleman; that he possesses much varied informa-
ton; refined taste, and high order Of intelli-
gence All who know anything about him, know
that ne is one em'nenfly fitted to represent the
country IN city OIL learned and celebrated men
IKE Rome. TO succeed the talented and learned
Martini and to honor the office conferred upon him.
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS BANK.

sIEEIllS Institution being now fully organized is
= ready to receive deposltes, and pay interest on
the same. at the rate Of two per ceHum per annum
where the deposies ars withdrawn in fur months,
four per cent per annum in case The deposes re-
main longer THAI; four and ssihan twelve months,
and five per cent for twelve months and longer
The Directory meets regularly on Tuesday at 4
O'Clock. 2. Nj. in each week. Notes offered for
Discount must be left with the Treasurer on Tues
day before the Board meets. Stockholders are no.
tilted to pay to the Treasurer ten dollars on each
share once. The weekly contributions are to
he paid every Tuesday-I5 cents oil each share.
BY order Of the Board,
LEM. CRAWFORD, PeEs'r.
ROBERT CowAs, Treasurer.
Dec. IS, ieae-6w.
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STEApsNEss OF ruErosE in whatever you
engage pursue it with sleadiness Of purpose. as
though you We're determined to succeed: A va
cilla,ing mind never accomplished anything worth
naming There is nothing like fxed, steady
ann. |, di9nlies yonr nature and insures your
success. Who have done the most for mankind {?
Who have secured The raIess .honors? WHO Rave
raised themselves from verify to riches? Those
who were stead to their purpose. The lnau who
is one ching to day, and another to-lnorr,w-w
drives an idea pell-meii this week, while ii drives
him the neAl-is always in trouble, and does
Just nothing from one years end to the other
Look and admire The man Of steady purpose. He
moves noseiessly along, and ye, what wonders
ne accomplishes. lie gradually we grant
but snfaly. The heavens are no, too high for
him, neither are the stars beyond his reach. How
worthy elimination ID. c. Coleswouhu
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THE D!FFEFENCE.-Th Democratic Gov.
einor OF Missouri, in his late message takes lofty
Southern ground upon the subject OF slavery. as the
democratic governors generally have done Tho
wing governors OF New York and PENNSYLVANIA
take precisely the adverse ground, while Gov Crit.
tendeh OF Kentucky observes profound silence ON
the subject. This is the difference between Dem.
ocrallc and Wing Governors upon Southern rights.
ana is pretty type Of the difference existing mon
the same SUBJECT between the two parties them.
selves Lynch. Rep.
MORE GOLD.-CllILI--Rec accounts from
Chill give Information OF the discovery of gold
mine near Copiapo, on the coast and north Of Val.
wlch 'of richness, II the accounts be true
nng INTO the shade even the Sacramento stiryins !;
which we thought were rather ahead of all the an.
rlierous regions yet discovered or discoyerahl. =
The gold ore at Copiapo is said to WELD .eyan
pounds OF gold out OF seven drrobas Which il eonai
10 about one twenty-six.h part.
CALIFORNIA Coin-We learn from the I'm.
lo that the mint at Philadelphia has coined som.
OF the gold received ifoal California into ouarter
eagles, with 'Cal. inscribed ever the head ct the
eagle.-San.
A LAw.-The Legislature of New Hampshire
have passed a law that joining the Shakers depriyes
man of his property. 1t goes to his wife III both
husband and wife join the society, guardians are
appointed to take charge of the property tor the
benefit Of the children The law provides that chill
dren shall not be ndentured to lhs Shakers without
the consent OF the County Judges, and imposes !
heavy fine for secreting children.
KENTucKy.-The Legislature of Kentucky b,v.
fixed upon the frstot February as the day Tor elect.
ing Senator in Congress- to succeed Goyrrn.sr
Metcaie, from the 4th of March next.
In Cincinnati during the past year there has bs.,
I1s persons committed to the jail Of .bst city. Il
whom TAG WE'VE in4emrcrstc
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Look TOWARD THE LIGHT.-The sailor on the
midnight sea. if he would guide him across the
trackiess deep, must ! Ok not ON the dark troubled
waves, but on the clear blue heavens. If tho sky
is overcast. and the star is yelled BY clouds, he
must turn to his compass = and its needle, ever
true to the pole, will point to the star, though it
zoe hidden from his vision. So tossed On many a
bllow. if we would see Heavens guiding leht,
we must not look at the waves of temptation that
dash and break around, but above 10 God. Should
darkness and clouds gather nthe sky, let us tn N
to the Bible and it will poin, tic Hin who shines
beyond the clouds in uniading glory. ~
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FANCY NAmEs.-Among the members
of the. Cherokee Executive Council are the
euphnnious names of Bark Flute, Six Kill.
er, Wrinklesides. ;Doublehead, and Stand.
ing Deer. Amoug the names of other in.
dividuals a, TaIcquah, are those of Billy
Squirrel, John Po,aioe, VIM. Wicked, and
Thomas Muskrat.-Jesse Bushyhsad is or
was lately the chief justice in Going Snake
District.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

A WIrTY KNAvE.-A fellow who claim
acquaintancestip with almost every gaoler
of the Kingdom, went into shop on Lud-
gaie.hill to purchase some lace. when he
told the shopman that piece that reached
from one of his ears to the other would
serve hnn. Having accordingly made the
agreement with the man of tape, he began
to measure, observing. tina, one Of his ears
was nailed 10 the pillory at Bristol
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

Poor WIvEs,-'As well might the far
mer have the Venus de MedIcis placed in
his kitchen for wife, says the Rev. Hem
ny Colman. in one of his agricultural lee
lures, las some Of our fashionable women.
Indeed, it would be much better TO have
Lots wife standing there, for she might
answer one useful purpose 5 he might salt
his bacon,
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ABsINcr OF M1gD.-It is said that the
foreman Of a grand jury a, St. Louis, who
dazzIed by the beauty Of lady, who APP
peared as witness, became 9 little con-
fused, and after admins, the oath as
usual, instead of presenting the book drew
up his face IN the most fascinating manner,
and said:---"N kiss me, ma'am." He
never discovered his error till the whole
jury burst into roar Of laughter.
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Posi- MoRTEM CoNsULTATIoN.-.Wha l' s
the matter with your veal : said a nasal
voiced Yankee TO a street butcher in The
Bowery the other morning What makes
it look so Jleue? Dld'nt de, did it, No,
said the other i, did'n, die, zackIy-it
kind q Gin eouil'
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THE PROGRESS OF LIFE-A man is thirt y
years old before he has any settled thoughts
of bis for'une-i, is not completed before
fifty. He falls to building in his old age
and dies by the time his house 10 in condi-
zion to be painted and glazed.-5Bruyere.
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DR.. FRANKLIN was the frs, POSTMASTER
General in The public service. His salary
was o'.ly $1,000. beginning June 10, 1885.
The accents Of the department. Mr.. Cist
states, were all kept in The doctors hand
wiring in a book Of 8 or 4 CURES.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

b A western editor, whose wife la,el,
had baby, perpe,rales the fullow ing which
he denominaies
"a CHARGE OF INFANTRY"
Sound the Stage horn ring tie cow he'll
That The waiting werld may know;
Publish it through all chr bordele,
Even unto Mexico.
Seize your pen, Oh dreaming poet,
!, And in numbers smooth as may be,
SPREAD aiar the joyful tldings,
Be,sy's got another baby
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G.The way to gain lame or notorie,y is
20 do do very little. and make tremendous
noise about it, as lean women make them.
selves look like somebody by The aid Of
hustle.
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w, w, BAILEY,
S URGEOIT DENTIST

WOUID respectfully tender his professional
services in its yarions branches, to the citi-
zens Of Staunton and vicinity. Operations conf
ded 10 his care shall be attended to promptly and
nature Of the case will allow. Ladies waited on
with pleasure at their respective residences in case
they prefer il. Room at the Virginia Hotel
CO. RErERENcEs.--J. u. Breckenridge s Co,
ii. ] Crawford.
Siaunton, Dec 4, ls4s.--tf.
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GA Spartan youth complained that
his swordwas too short ''Leng,hen il"
rejnined the fencing-mas,er." by going a
step nearer your antagonist"
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An old gentleman having lost his way in Bos-
ton, was gallanted home by two rosy checked
damsels, who bestowed tender buss, each, on
parting with him. When we 60 to Boston, the
first thing we shall do, will be to lose our way
TOO
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u.s. Rest satisfied with doing we'll leave
others to talk Of you what they please, but
sou pursue tho path Of duty.
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People TO BE SATIRrzED.-One who e.
ven while relating at his request, brief
anecdote, listens to you with undisgulsed
Impotence, I'LL Just as you have reached
the point, When he directs his attention to
some objrc, out Of the window, so tina,
your story is lost. If any thing can en-
nance such rudeness. ii is begging your
pardon for his iua,teniion and cntredtiug
you TO repeat what you have just related.
Those who thrust their mouths directly
into your face whenever they speak to you.
People who Aa.loo your name across the
street.
People who address you in company
upon your or their private affairs.
People who clip their words so that you
can make out the meaning Of only half
they say.
People who eat onions.
People who regard local rules of Ell,
quette as of more importance than gener-
al character, mind talents, aud intentions,
j. e. who suffer their esteem for strange,
to be more diminished AZ seeing him cal
with knife instead of fork, than tlleii
respect could be excited on learning tina,
he had performed noble moral actions.
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A Coon HlT.-The Madison Courier
rema'king upon the rage Of the public for
newspapers containing an extra amoun, OF
reading matter, says, elf reading matter
alone be their object. they viii find enough
that is new TO many Of them IN the Bible
and il is good reading, too"
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Dow, Jr., the inimi'a,able preacher of
'Shofi Patent Sermons,' in late discourse
gives us the articles Of his creed, and con-
clpdes with the remark
Poke oyer, with the cane of considera-
,iom what | have empt.ed before you, and
if sou find single grain OF wheat among
the four pecks of chan, shall be highly
gratfied.
ahe following are grains Of the genuine
article, or we are no tbresher:
Il believe that the most industrious are
the most conented and happy. ldIenes is
an incubns np..a the bosom of enjoyment.
II is the hardes, work in the world to do
no,hiDghy the mon,h, and have nothing 10
do i, With
4 believe that kicking against custom.
and splitting in the face OK fashion, is a
foolish aud futile endeavor. Both may need
correclon-bpt they must and will have
their way.
4 believe that If the devil be the father
of lies, he has a large family to look after
and rapidly on the increase.
Il beliaye that girls are like kittens
gently smooth them the rich, way, aud they
viii rub and purr most unfortunately !; hn'
give them a contrary brush. aud they get
their backs up in the mos, disdaintul man
ner. They Ike to be kissed, bu, sham a
delicacy about the operation.
i believe that human flesh is hard 10 di-
eest. Jonah didn't 81, easy in tho wha'es
stomach.
i believe that simple honesty, the naked
truth, pure virtue, and s,lai, up and down
way Of dealing with the world, leave as
much the advantage over vice, trick and
siratagem. in the long run, as good square
!ro,ling horse has over pacing pony, OF
a racker that goes his mile or two like
mischief and is done for the rest Of the
journey
A CATEGORICAL QUESTION Knicls
erbocker proposes the following for solu.
ton:
Between Sing, Sing and Tarrytown.
met my worthy friend John Brown,
And seven daughters riding nags,
And every one had twenty bags.
In every bag were thirty cats,
And every cat had forty rats,
Besides brood Of fifty kittens,
All but the nags were wearing mittens
Mttens. kittens, rats, cats, bags, nags
! and Browns,
How many we're me, between the towns.
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a Material DIrFEREacE.-A clergy
man Of \ country village desired his clerk
10 give notice that there would be no ser
vice in the afternoon, as Ire was going to
otEciate with another clergyman The
clerk, as soon as the service was ended
called out
II am desired to give notice that there
will be no service this afternoon, as Mr..
L is going a fishing with another clergyman.
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NApoLEoN's HEART.-When Bonaparte
died, it is well known that bis heart was
extracted with the design o: being pre-
served. The British ply sician. who had
charge of the wondrous organ, who had
deposited it in silver basin, among water,
re.'red 70 rest, leaving Nv" iapers burning
beside it in his chamber. He often con-
fesses to his friends while narra,ing the
particulars thai he feI, very nervnusly
anxious as to the cnstodier oesuch deposit
and though he reclncd, he did not sleep
While lying lhus awake, he heard during
The silence of the night, FIRST a rusiipg
noise, then Il plunge among the water il,
the basin, and then the sound of an object
falling with a rebound on the floor, all
occurring with the quickness Of thought.
DR. A. sprang from his bed, and the cause
of the Intrusion upon his rcpo>e was ex-
piained--it was all enormous Normandy
rat dragging the heart of Bonapar,e to his
hole. A few moments more, and that
which had been too vast in its ambition To
be satisfied with the sovereignty of CONT.
mental Europe, would have heeu found III
more degraded position than the dust of
Cesar stopping III a beer barrett would
have been devonred as the supper of raj |!
"To such vile uses mast we come at last. >
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SOMETHING NEW !!

TIME undersigned has opened an OYSTER
L HOUSE. in the building on the corner oppo-
site the Virginia. Eote where he is 1eady 10 sup.
ply all who may call with Fresh Oysters, done up
IN every style. Call at the Oyster Saloon.
B. L. EVANS.
Staunton, Dec. IL, 1913.