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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
READ IT, FARMERS.
he Southern (Norfolkl Argus, has the follow

lHe coutAefl (INoflolk Argus, udo tlle !oilo"
ing capital commentary on Wing prophecies
In 1917, when corn was first exported to star
wing Ireland, our Wing friends predicted that it
would only be temporary, and SO soon as the
melancholy state OF things ceased to exist in
that country, the expectation would cease also.
But statistics received from the United States
Custom houses show that these Vaccinations like
most other Wing prophecies, have proved talla-
cious, and that instead Of stopping with the
famine, the demand for our brcadstuns has been
greater. In the month Of Jure last, the ship
ment of Indian Corn from this country, exceeded
that of the same month Of the great famine year,
by $50, 4SG bushels-the total being 1857, 1863
for that month This is a fact worthy OF being
remembered by our farmers, and has thrown ut
terly into the shade the futile argument that ii
was necessary to foster home market in order
to consume the surplus produce Of the planter.
The truth is, this captivating term OF home
market has now become an stobsolete idea" as
all our prices are regulated by foreign demand,
and the arrival OF each steamer is looked to with
the utmost anxiety to fix the price of the COM
modify OF corn well as cotton. until, at least,
the arrival of the succeeding one, which, some
times, serves most sadly to derange the market
The inquiry now is, not what Is the price of corn
in Boston, but what is the news by the last
steamer, and what docs it command in Llver-
pool
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
Railroads and Agriculture.

The great importance of connecting LARGE pla
ces bv means of Railroads has ever been felt and
acknowledged by all, and this knowledge of
their wants on the part OF the people has been
the motive power which has brought into ex-
tansive and successful operation various lines OF
Railway i'll OFF country, the influence oil which
has been to increase the wealth and population
of the points of terminus, and the places along
the several routes. The persons most benefited
by Railroads running through the heart OF q
country, are merchants, and men engaged III
general commercial pursuits, whilst another por-
ton Of the community, the bone and slneW OF Il
nations strength, derive advantages from them
only as they are more or less contiguous to the
large towns on their routes.
That Railroads are favorable to Agriculture is
evident from numerous facts, aud hence it is Tor
the interest OF the farmer to favor their construc-
ton in every way within his power,
There are large portions OF our own state
whose soil teens with the productions OF the
earth, and within whose bosom may rest mines
of wealth inexllaustible, which lie along the line
Of or contiguous to, Railroads, which transport
the productions to the large mar!s with such case
and rapiditv, that the Farmer is able to avail
himself OF the advantages which nature has Civ
en- him TO increase his worldly store, and is
hence able 10 enjoy all the resources which can
contribute to his coniort and happiness,
Let us take an example, ana see WHAT IS tTle
fact with reference TO these portions OF our conn.
try, and especially of the State of New York
through which Railroads and Canals have been
constructed.
Perhaps nowhere can we f.fid richer and
more tcen1ilag soil than that which lies Ill the
valleys of the Mohawk an. Genesee Rivers. All
the productions natural 10 the temperate zone
grow heIe in rich proiuslon, and the toll OF the
lsust andman is amply repaid by abundant crops
OF grain, and that Of the best quality. BY means
OF the Erie Canal aud the Railroad, which run
through that portion of cur State, the Farmer Is
enabled to transport the products OF his lands tc
the great matt Of the whole country, III a very
short time, with little trouble or expense. This
ready access to market is of almost incalculablt
advantage 10 him, inasmuch as he can transport
his produce at any time he may choose, and can
thus take advantage of any sudden diminuion o.
supply and consequent increase OF demand, and
50 avail himself of every benefit which sudden
fluctuations III the price of commodities may per
chance offer to him. He has thus a double source
of wealth---hs rich lands and means OF com
municaton with the market always certain
quick, and attended with but little trouble and
expense. The consequence is that riches flow
| i'm upon hinl--he is more contented, and hence
| happier-the wealth and importance OF the re-
zion in which he lives are increased, and ultl-
nately and Indirectly the whole country is ben
| Gifted Rail Road Gazette.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
GEN. TAYLOR CORNERED.
The Beaver (Pa.) Western Star, tells the TO

The Beaver (Pa) Western Star, tells the fol
lowing:
We understand an amusing incident occurred
during the late visit OF General Taylor to this
place. He was called upon by an intelligent and
influential, yet independent wing; who contri-
buted materially to his success, and who occu-
pied conspicuous position during the reception
ceremonies, for an explanation in regard to the
violation of his pledges made before the election.
This gentleman stated that he had voted for him
advocated his election, relying upon his pledges,
repeatedly made, that he would not be a party
President, nor have anything to do with party
schemes, but that he found he had been disap-
pointed, and he deemed it his privilege and duty
to call upon him for an explanation of his con-
duct The General replied that he always
consulted lis cabinet about these matters, end
submitted TO their decision but his interrogation
commended that he should act for himself, and
if he counselled his cabinet at all he should have
selected one that would have united with him III
carrying out that policy which he avowed, while
a candidate, would be the distinguishing char
aceristics Of his administration. One Of the
whig friends OF General Taylor; observing that
he was getting cornered, here interposed, and
we are told, by rather rudely stopping the mouth
Of his interrogation, put an end to the converse
ton The scene is said to have been an anus
ING to the democrats, and to have caused nc
little chagrin to the many wing friends by whom
the President was at the time surrounded.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

Convention of 1890 might be seen, and
that we might vindicate onr views and actions
by the best and strongest authority. trust, now,
that have passed through this part Of my sub
ject requiring somewhat of detail. | shall not
for the future be so tedious aud lengthy in my
letters. observed a few typographical errors
in my last letter, which know must be attribute
ed to my scribblng handwriting, and not to your
compositions. The intelligent reader, however,
doubtless, corrected them as he went along, and
shall not trouble you with an "Et1Gtd." |
thank you sincerely for the general correctness
with which you have printed my humble epls-
ties.
Very respectfully, your ob't scrv;t,
AUG IA 1919 POTOMAC.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

KILL ALL---SFARE NoNE.-Snch was the cry OF
Charles the XXI. of France, when the word was
given to slay the tIugenots in Paris. We begin
to believe that this is also the motto of the pre-
sent National Administration The last evidence
of the fact is the following item from the .New-
ark Eagle:
"Taylor spares neither age nor SEX in his pro-
scriptive policy. Mrs. Schoonmaker, with a
large family OF children, who since the death of
her husband has kept the light house on the Hud-
son, has been removed and her place was given
to a man! A petition to the President, signed
by every steamboat captain, and the captain OF
every craft navigating the Hudson river, of all
parties, was sent to the President testitying to
the excellent manner i'll which she kept the
Light, and asking for her continuance but it was
of no use she was elected. We never heard
of such case among the earlier Presidents,
but perhaps OH Whitley has"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
A GREAT MAN.-Gen. TAYLOR in recer

A GREAT MAN.-Gen. Taylor in recent
interview with some of the Furnace owners, in
Western Pennsylvania, expressed his disapproba-
ton of the present Tariff, and declared himself
in favor Of specific duties-such as would give
pemmanency to oar own, but not work an entire
exclusion to the foreign fabric He said he knew
"a portion of the South would kick at it,n but
he added ssWHO CARES ?" Can it be possible
that this is the same Gen'l Taylor who declared
before his election he had ''nothng to serve but
his co.utrya" The South we suppose is not in
the country. Or is it that Gen. Taylor who said
in his speech at York, Pa, but a few days ago,
will endeavor to conform to the views and
carry ont the wishes of the party that elected
me-" Which Gen. Taylor is it, We ask for
information
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
A cuOcKJNG A FFAIR

We are much panied to record shocking
murder, which occurred i'll this county Oh Friday
afternoon last, under the following circumstances.
A man named ATcHrsoN, who has i'll his youth
been coulned in the State Asylum at Staunton,
but who was discharged cured some six years
AGO was in a field where two other persons were
moving, and had been with them, or i'll their
neiehborhood, all the day. There was some in
nocent raillery passing between the parties, when
ArcursoN hastily caught up the scy1heo OF one OF
the gentlemen, Mr.. ELDER, ran towards him,
and in one swoop nearly severed his head from
his body He then manifested similar pur-
pose towards Mr.. CLARK, the other person III the
field, who kept him at bay with hay-tok.--
Arcr1sos afterwards attempted 10 take his own
life by gashing his throat with the scythe AT
night lac was secured and guarded Tor a short
time, but escaped to the woods, where he was
found Oh Saturday evening. On Sunday ne
was brought 10 this place, and lodged in jail,
where he has since been under medical treatment
This is q most afflictingeyellt, as Mr.. ELDER,
the person who lost his life had q family
On "Wednesday evening last, ATcn1soN escap'
ed from the jail by sealing The wall, but was re-
taken in the outskirts of the town. lie mas mol
eaten anything since Friday; and his 'Aloat pre-
sents fiiehtful appearance, being cut 50 badly
as to prevent his Swallowing amy liquid. lie Is
truly |; most pitiabe Object ACle'hsburg Rep
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
t. Speaking of the character Of HEuDEBERr

the newly appointed Consul to Lyons, the Farm
vile Republican says
1--WE should like to hear something from ':the
other side" about this appointments (Heudeberl)
for we are well convinced that it would never
have been made. had the President known that
Hudebert was IN fact such Il character as the
Locoioco papers OF Mississippi would have us
believe.
u There is no other siden to the case, Mr.,
Republican. The man is 90 mean, he has bu'
one side.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

EFrEoT OF RAILRoAps.~-The commencement
the work OF extending the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad westwardly into northwestern Virginia,
has had the effect of giving materially increas-
The Preston Co. (ya.) Democrat, lands which six
months ago could not be sold al one dollar per
acre are now selling at five to twenty-five dol
lars
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

o. The Jenersonian Republican states that
tae Louisa Rail Road Company at its late annual
meeting, raised the salary OF Col. FoNTAINE, the
PresiJen. OF the Company, to $1,000 TWAS o.
riginally $1,000
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

u Read the number by Potomac" i'll this
paper. The author is at home on the subject
of Convention, and the opponents of Reform
will find him u troublesome customer. We shall
continue to publish the numbers as fast as they
make their appearance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

SUDDEN DEA1H-We have just heard from
friend OF the sudden death OF MIR. John Motor
mick, (son of Robert Mccormick, dec'd,) near
Midway. Mr.. Mccormick was well on satur-
day morning, was taken sick on Sunday morn
ina, and died OIL Monday night Lee. Gas. 4th
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

The Louisville Democrat says that the Wing
Reviesc the organ, par ercelleace, of the party,
contains in the July number review of WASH
1NGToN's administration, the chief obleetof which
is TO exalt HAMILTON and disparage JEFFERsoN.-
1t is genuine federalism, uldisgqlsed. What the
organ will do with the second WASHINGTON we
cannot tell for he, in his lettert to INcERsoLI pro-
fessed i'll shocking bad English, to be disciple
Of JEFFERSON in particular
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

Gen. Taylors visit to Pennsylvania it can
not be denied, is for political pufposes--it was
intended to have an influence upon the coming
fall election He must make better speeches
than he has dope to have much ettect.-Pa Paper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
AN ORIGINAL TAYLOR PAPER OVER THE
TRACESp

The New York Herald, one of the first, if not
the first, to advocate the election OF Gen. Taylor
to the Presidency, speaks as follows of the pres
ent state of aftars-brought about by the sue
cess of the said Taylor:
Already we behold, under this administration,
an amount of corruption, tavoritism and parti-
zanship, which has at once astounded & shock
ed all honest men in the community. Whole
sale renewals from Office, without just cause
appointments offriends relatives and faction
lists, irrespective of capacity or integrity, inso-
lent and INSCRIPTIONS employment of the patron
age and power of the government, for the benefit.
not Of the country, but Of the sparty'--Such alas
are the leading features Of this administration.
And all revealed, too, in the short space Of five
months! No former administration has reached
the same point of corruption in the same space
Of time. 1t seems as if this cabinet have de-
termined to answer the people in the manner
of the foolish Jewish king :-s'Whereas our pre-
decessors did lade you with heavy yoke, we
will add to your yoke. They chastised you
with whips, but we will chastise you with scor-
pions ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

~ The letter from Rio Janeiro, published in
to-dly's paper is from the pen of JAMES W.
MORRISON, son OF MIR. Joseph Morrison, Of
Waynesborough.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
THE SOUTHERN PLANTER.

This paper, the only Agricultural Journal in
Virginia, is published monthly, in Richmond, by
PETER D. BERNARD, and edited by Richard B.
GoocH, Esq. 1t is devoted to Virginia and
Southern agriculture The terms are 81 pei
annum six copies for IS; thirteen copies $40
Every farmer who desires Improvement and
wants to know what progress is making in his
pursuit should have this paper. Subscriptions
are received commencing with the July or Jan.
uary number.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

DIGNlFIED- President Taylor we learn,
says the PottsvilIe Emporium, in his reply to
the Pottsvile committee, at Harrisburg, spoke
Of the 'locooce" party and the '.locotoco" press
es, in imitation Of the slang Of the wings when
speaking of the democratic party Very digni-
fed indeed, for President Of the United States
when speaking of party which has governed
this great nation, almost without interruption,
since the administration of Jefferson, and COM
prises at this time large majority Of the peo-
pie of the Union.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

~ The attention of Road Contractors is d.
rected to the advertisement of Col. HAMILTON,
who is advertising for proposals for Work to be
done on the Staunton and Parkersburg Road.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Washington arrived at New York
at late hour on Monday night, from Sonthamp~
ton, whence she sailed on the Goth, two days
after the Caledonia. We take the following
summary of her news from the Baltimore Clip
per i.
There were various and contradictory reports
of bates i'll Hungary. The Hungarians have at
length occupied Presburg.
Vienna was protected only by 4 handful Of
raw recruits.
The Russians by their own acknowledgment
have sustained defeat in Pennsylvania, with
some loss.
1t is also reported that Benz has defeated
force of 20, 900 Russians under Luders, driving
them into Wallachia.
A great battle is said 10 have been fought on
the 9Th of August, in which the MagXars were
defeated. The accounts, though contradictory,
are favorable to the Aungarians
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10


| ~ The Spectator still appears to be a little
iesty, and though it gave us notice last week,
we feel under 10 obligation to return our &C
acknowledgements for the honor conferred Ii we
had at any time felt our nteriority, and II we
had been conscious OF having committed any
| aliencc we might view the matter ia Il different
light When we wrote the article against which
50 much fault has been found by the Spectator,
we as wei knew the inconsistency we were
makingas any one can tell us-wc expected 1t
woull be caught at by some, as ground 1of an
attack but VIC had no idea q hmeous monster
would be created ont of it. We hau many con-
versations with onr Democratic friends about the
subject of rctuiating on the Wings for the shame
81 yioi,t ion by Gen. Taylor, of his pledges, all
If whom understood our meaning, though they
eered MS q little 10, the manner III winch we
hoped to accomplish the ob]sct d,ned at anu a.
one time, meeting Of the Democracy vas sl'o
ken Of being called, for the purpose OF sustaining
us in our course and giving expression to their
feelings on the matter of reialiatio3l-none ever
pretended to assert that we had done wrong. 1t
remained Tor the Wing press to attribute impure
motives to us wlien oar motives were as pure as
any that ever operated upon Whtg, we care not
how sensitive he might have been as to points Of
etiquette, honor ormolals.
But we remained silent so long. We never
felt bound to speak when Wing clamor was
excited against us, and we have always found 1t
to be u very difficult matterto get prompt re-
sponses from Wing editors. We shall speak when
we think proper without asking them as to the
time, the matter or the manner We stated Il
week Or two ago thai we were never better con-
WINGED of being right than when the Wings said
we were ayrong, and it is a good rule for Dem
crat to govern himself by in political matters.
Ne We're a little amused at the Spectators
Selling with ':avidity'' the most "distant allu-
sion to explanatonn The editors need not have
been in so great hurry--we were not alarmed,
because we thought the S'avidity" with which
our remarks were first seized seemed to display IL
greater anxiety to excite a prejudice against us
than to vi,adicate the editorial dignity"
We hope always to possess honesty enough to
confess our faults, and to acknowledge our en-
rors and independence enough never to submit
to Wing dietaton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
WESTERN ELECTIONEERING- --LlBERAI
OFFERS

We find the following cards i'll the jamestown
nv. " Journal--7tiJ'nee
TO TIE ELHCroRs OF CuAuTAvesIE CouNTy.-
offer myse.! as candidate tor the oln GO OF
County Clerk, upon tle following conditions 'l
viz, Ii am elected, will CIV! one thousand
dollars per year, during the nne ann III olt"'e'
for the benefit OF the county: will expend Two
hundred dollars, il necessary, Tor the purpose OF
obtaining the passage Of Il law reducing the fees
aud the remainder oil The amount received at
the office, after deducting the above mentioned
charges, will pay to competent deputies Tor
doing the work in the Office. HENRY BAKER.
lamestswae, guly 70, l849
TO THE ELECTORS OF CnAUTAuouECou MY
7, the Hon Milton Hill, offer myself as can
ddate for the Office Of County Clerk. II am
elected, | will give one thousand i've hundred
dollars per year for the benefit OF the widows
and orphans Of the county, five hundred 10 the
needy generally and one hundred and fifty to
get the fees cut down. The balance shall pock-
ct myself MnToN h'LL'
Jqmcstoyn July 27, 1919
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

One Of the most effective and deadly weapons
in the hands of the Hungarians, is that peculiar
I to the horse herds or chykosz who are now an
important portion of the army. This weapon is
a whip with handle two feet in length, a thong
20 feet long at the end of this thong is leaden
ball, and at intervals smaller ones, like shot on
fishing line. 1t is thrown with great precis-
ion and fatal effect The Austrians could not
at first make out what sort OF wounds those Were
which destroyed SO many men. These horse
herds muster several thousand, and act with the
light hussa,s,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

~ The vote on the adoption of the Free
School Bill was taken i'll Albemarlc county, on
Monday last, and resulted as follows:
Against the Bill, 759
For it, 800
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

THE AUSTRIAN AND RUSSIAN BAEBARIrIEs.--
The Austrialls and Russians still continue their
most infamous atrocities. Haynan, as il desireus
Of winning eternal infa,ny, is carrying out the
barbarous threat entertained i'll his last pfocla-
nation He has burned down. town because the
inhabitants did not give him atrienelly greeting.
The Russians have hung the Hungarian Bishop
Ponovich, and Haynau is laying the Jews under
the most oppressive exactions. The Jews of
Ruda have demanded that their property shall
be valued, in order toprove that the contribution
imposed OH themby General Haynau willabsorb
all they have. They talk OF emigratng to the
United States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
Ed REFUSAL OF THE FRENCH

RUMORED REFUSAL OF THE FRENCH
CONVENIENT TO RECEIVE THE AMERICAN AM
BAssADoR.-The, Boston Traveller of the I'd inst.
states on authority of a private letter, that the
French Government will not receive Mr.. Rives,
our Ambassador to Paris. The editor supposes
the reason will be drawn from certain despatch
es sent home by Mr.. Rives, during his former
envoyship in France, and published by our Gov
eminent. They related to the difficulties con-
corning the French Indemnity, and going back
70 France helped to heighten the irritation which
existed there on the matter Mi Riyes sailed
from New York in a recent steamer for Liver
pool, on his way to Paris. In the event of his
not being received by the French Government,
the duties of the mission will devolve upon the
newly appointed Secretary OF Legation, MIR.
Sandiord Of Colnecticut.
But upon all such reports as these, and from
private Sources little reliance can be placed.
No doubt, though, Mr. Riyes' appointment is
displeasing to the French peopie.-N. I. Eap,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10
EXTENSIVE SrEcu1ATIoN.-The Wheeling Ga

ZEItG OF lIIE oUIH Sdy
ave learn, from sources which we deem en-
tirely authentic, that an enterprising and wealthy
citizen of Pttsburg, has made proposals to an
extensive landholder i'll this region for the pur-
chase Of ten thousand acres of land, which is de-
sired to lie situated in Western Virginia, and as
near the city Of Wheeling as possible. The OBJ
iect of the applicant is to have the land settled
by emigrants and others who may aid in carry
ing TINS enterprise, which depends fosits sue
cessful contamination upon having the sphere Of
its operations in the vicinity Ola flourishing man
utacuring and commercial city"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-09-10

Majority against,