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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENTS

The ceremony of laying the Conversions of
the Washington Monument took place on the ed
February, in the city Of Richmond, in the pres
ence of assembled thousands. The Richmond
papers give glowing accounts Of the pageant, but
WE have room for only a few particulars. The
Military-tiie Masonic-the Odd Fellows. and
other frateraites were all present, with'their brat-
long. President Taylor and suite we've also pres
ent. On reaching the spot and after prayer by
the Rev. DR.. EMp1E:-
Right W. Grand Secretary, John Dove made
the deposite, in the corner stone, ola copper box,
having first read the following inscription on the
same, viz:
This cornerstone of Monument to the mem.
ory of the il!ustrious GEORGE WASHINGTON, born
22d February, 1882, died Is December, 1899
first President Of the Republic of the u. States
of North America, founded October, in the year
of our Lord 1889, BY the following States: Del
aware. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Con-
n~ecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Caro-
lima. New Hampshire, Virginia, N. York. North
Carolina ard Rhode Island, was laid by the State
of Virginia on the 22d of February, Ammo Lucis
$3.50, Ammo Domini 185O-Ilis Excellepcy John
B. Floyd being Governor, John Mercer Patton
Lieutenant G%overnor ; Raleigh Travers Daniel,
and John +. Willy, Councillors; William Fou-
shee Richie, George Wsthe Munford, Nathanie!!
Macon Martin, Thomas 1ahb Giles, James NJ.
Wickham and John Minor Bolts being the Com
missioners;
In the presence Of His Excellency, Zachary
Taylor, President Of the United States (Millard
Fillmore, Vice President; John M. Clayton,
Secretary of State; William NJ. Meredith, Sec
rotary OF the Treasury; William Ballard Preston
Secretary of the Navy; George w, Crawford,
Secretary of War; Thomas Ewing, Secretary
Of the Interior; Jacob Collamer, Post Master
General; and Keverdy Johnson, Attorney Gen
eral J and Of the General Assembly of Virginia,
William II. Dennis being Speaker of the Senate,
and Henry L. hopkins, Speaker of the House of
Delegates:
Assisted by the Fraternity Of Free ard Ac-
copied AIasons Of Virginia in Grand Lodge as
senbled.
Most Worshipful James Points, Grand
Master; Right Worshiptul James Evans, D. G..
Master Worshipful Edmund Pendleton Hunter
G. Senr. Warden Worshipful James A. Leitch,
G.. Jun. Warden; Worshiplul John Dove, G..
Secretary ; Worshipful Thomas U. Dudley, G.
Treasurer,
This Monument was designed by Thomas
Crawford, American Sculptor.-Engrayea BY j.
s.. Martin.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
SOMETHING NEW.

From present indications, we incline to the
opinion, Augusta will present an array of ra:ri-
OTIS, at the Spring election, anxious for the dis
tinguished honor of sacrificing themselves in
the service Of their country. Already we hear
the names of several persons mentioned as like
y to be candidates for the Legislature-some
of whom would do credit to the county, if elect
ed, and some who would re feet no credit either
on the county or themselves. The March Court
is the usual time for making these annunciations,
and we suppose will still be complied Without
we have heard a rumor that a petition has been
started, for signatures, requesting a candidate to
come forward. This is certainly a new mode
of electioneering, and one which, (f the rumor
be true) ought to be signally rebuked by the
good people Of this county. II would be a sem
eible act, indeed, for the people Of this sterling
old County, to sign a petition designating the
persons they prefer as Delegates. Speaking Of
this matter 4 few lays ago, a countyman otserv-
ed, that possibly it would be better to insert in
the petition a penalty for refusing to comply
business in the Courts might be increased in this
way, especially if any of the signers boiled and
made themselves liable to the penalty. Things
are coming to a pretty pass, really, if petitions
have to be gotten up requesting persons to be-
come candidates for a seat in the Legislature
Candidates are not becoming SO scarce that such
a course should be rendered necessary 10 induce
persons to offer themselves for this post. We
apprehend the people instead of signing the Pc
ttition will place a vsto upon this new method of
electioneering. 1t is an insult offered TO their
intelligence.
To the Democrats we need only say "hands
off, Being Reformers from principle it will be
their wish to see mono but sound and thorough
Reiormers returned to the next Legisla,ure.-
They do not want and will not vote for any
ssuenM-how converts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

F.. J. l. ED. T
.yzouany Morning, March q.
ENLARGEMENT OF THE INDICATOR.

Intending, as soon as our present stock OF pa
per 10 exhausted, which will be by the LIST Of July,
to enlarge the indicator considerably beyond
its present size, and in order to enable us to do
this, we make an appeal to the Democrats OF The
counties of Augusta, Bath. Highland, Pendleton,
Pocahontas, &c, to come to our aid, not by
wishing US success, but by helping to enlarge
our subscription list. We cannot give our per-
sonal attention to the procuring of subscribers
our whole time being employed in the concerns
of the Office, and we must, therefore, rely on
our friends and the friends of the Democratic
cause, to aid US in this particular. Will they do
It! When we tell them, that to effect Oar plan,
we shall be at an expense of near -Four Hundred
Dollars, (haying to purchase a new press) it is
important that we have considerable acce5sions
to our list of patrons, and we hope that none
who favor our enterprise will hold back until
the enlargement takes place, but send on their
names imrnediately-indeed, the success Of the
undertaking will depend upon the additionaI
support we may be able to get, and for this we
now appeal to the Democracy. We wish to
print a paper that will be acceptable to the Dem
SA"ao "a StS fHSHiio3 oi1 al o oiioiiSS
our paper as that the Agrieu!taral, Political, Lit
erary and other tastes shall all be consulted,
while we will take especial pairs in collecting
the NEWS OF THE DAY. We are making
no promises that we do not intend faithfully to
perform, but to enable to do this we rely upon
she cooperation and kind assistance of our gen.
srous patrons, who can render us essential ser.
vice if they will. With the view of carrying
cut our wishes, we most earnestly request all
who are indebted to the office to make prompt
payment of the small amount they owe US, and
hope they will not take it amiss If they are wait.
ed upon by our collectors-witbout money we
cannot accomplish our purpose-we shall need
all The help we can get both in the way of mo-
ncy and subscribers, and if we fail in making
our paper acceptable, it shall not be for want Of
zeal.
We shall expect to hear a cheering response
from our patrons and others, and with their aid
hope soon to present them with a paper, which
for size shall compare favolably with the largest
in the State; and this, too, without any increase
In tho price.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

NJ Our attention has been called bya lead
inc Democrat, (and there were several present.
to an article in the neutral Messenger OF the 22d
February, under the Agricultural head, and Ia
ken from 'sThe Plough, the Loom and the An
vil,n a paper devoted to Agriculture, yet at the
same time, one of the most unoompromising adj
vocates of a high Protective Tariff in the Union.
Every one knows that this isa leading feature
of Wing policy, and one against which the
Democratic party have been battling for years.
We deem it unnecessary to make extracts from
the article alluded to, to shew its protective fea-
lures, as that cannot be denied, and tine charac-
ter Of the paper from which it was taken-the
editor being an ultra Whig-is a sufficient guar
anty that nothing in favor of Free Trade wal
ever appear in its columns. In compliance wlth
the request made we. call the attention OF the
Democracy to the article, and leave them to
draw their own conclusions as to the character
of that paper which, while it processes to be
neutral in politics, is disseminating Wing doe
trine under the garb OF neutrality.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

THE WHEELING BRIDGE CAsE.-The argument
in the case of the State Of Pennsylvania vs.. The
Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company, in the
Supreme Court of the United States, was con-
tinued, on Tuesday, by A. II. H. Stuart, Esq,
Oh behalf of the respondents. In view of the
importance OF the questions involved in this
case, the court, the Washington Republic I'M
Gil on both sides. With Mr.. Stuart is associated
the Attorney General ofthe United States, who
will address the court to day. The case will be
closed on the part of the complainant to-day, by
the Hon. Mr.. Walker, who is associated with
Mr.. Darragh and MI. Stanton, of Pittsburg- Sun
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
DEPARTURE OF THE PRESIDENT.

The President and suite left this city for Fred
ericksburg Ell route Tor Washington, in an extra
train, at 9 O'Clock on Saturday morning. The
Volunteers OF the city escorted him to the De-
pot,-where the General from the car platform,
gave many of them a cordial shake of the hand
and babe adieu to the city. There were also in
the cars, composing his suite, Col. Eaton, Com,
Warrington, Col. Baker. of Illinois, Col. Mitch
ell, of Missouri, MIR. Chubb, of Washington, and
several others. Besides these there We're the
Governor Of Virginia and lady, Messrs. Kinney
and Syme, Chairmen of the Legislative Com.
mites OF Reception, other members of the Leg
~islatnre, aid several members of the Press.
Whig Of Tuesday.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
RAILROAD COMMENCED.

The ceremony OIL breaking ground West Of the
Bl ue Ridge, took place on Friday, the 2lst ult.
The first ground was broken OH Section, No. 9,
OIL the contract of PErER ORCHARD & Co. The
line from Stanton to Fishersyille ~issnostly bro
ken and the contractors are prosecuting the
work witha spirit that will warrant the compile
OF the grading and superstructure in about
two ~years-all the contractors, with the excep-
ton Of the one near Waynesborough, have COM
their work. We understand the super
structure of eight miles of the Virginia Central
formerly the Louisa Railroad, will be laid this
side Of Charlottesville by the 4th Of July next.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
detract nothing from his usefulness as Assistant.

detract nothing from his usefulness as Assistant.
On the contrary, his desire for promotion, one
might suppose, would render him more diligent,
and therefore more useful. II then, the Assistant
in question has any such ~ulterior purpose, Ia
question which it is exceedingly indicate and
~ofiicious to discuss, as it would be 10 canvass in
the public papers the private plans OF any gen
tleman) the fact only ensures his greater devo-
ton TO the duties OF the office he holds now. and
should not diminish his compensation as it does
detract from his labour or usefulness.
/ have thus, think, successfully shown the
ridiculous charge brou ght by the Olapodites a
gainst the Lunatic Asylum Of educating a Ply
stefan for another State, at a large expense TO
Virginia, to be q sheer fabrication, founded on
criminal ignorance or yet more criminal malig.
nifty.
The rancour with which this appointment (u-
unanimously made, as | am told) has been pursu-
ed from the beginning of this controversy would
rather indicate The existence of some hidden
malice. Indeed, rurnors are afoat, (and perhaps,
Miessrs. Editors, you can enllghten the public OIL
the sublect)-'hat an attack has been prenledlta-
ted on this Institution for a long time-lhat other
papers We're appealed to with promises before
the "Neutral Messenger 10 become the medium
the place were beset and poison poured into their
ears-hcstile communications were addressed TO
members in Richmond. If these things are So
if these noble charities have enemies here in
our midst, conspiring to undermine them, the
people ought to know it. Surely none but a
heart Of stone could feel anything but adherence
for such a purpose.
Mr.. Editor, this is no controversy among The
Wings, God forbid that ii should be SO consider
ed. 1t is cause in which society is deeply
concerned, and into which no party feelings
should be suffered to enter.
A CITIZEN.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

For CALIyoRN1A.-The California feye1 still
RACES. The steamers of all the lines to Chagres
for two months to come, arefall OF passengers
by engagement, and tickets can only be obtain
ed at a heavy premium, from persons who have
procured them from the agents. The number
of sailing vessels advertised and loading at New
York, is about fifty. Thirteen are up directly
for Sacramento city, and he remaining thirty
five for San Francisco. -ofthe latter, trenty are
ships. There are also fifteen vessels up at this
port for California, ard about thirty ut Philadel.
phia, ~Su1.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

GREAT DEMOCRATIC MrE11Nc-1he Demo.
Gratis Of The city and county Of Philadelphia had
a great meeting Friday evening in the large
saloon Of the chinese Museum, 9Th street below
Chestnut street. A series of resolution, prepared
for the occasion, were adopted with u~nanimity.
They express the devoted attachment of Penn
s~ylvania to the Union, a determination to stand
by the constitution, and to oppose the adoption
of the Wilmot Proviso by Congress, as ~calcula-
ted to weaken the Union and endanger the con-
stitution.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

FOR CALIFORNIA.-We parted on Wed
nesdaY last, with an old ffienJ, Mr.. ABRAHAM
FLc0 of this county, who was preparing to leave
for California the next morning. We wish our
friend Flory much success in the land of Guild.
and hope he may return in safety with an abun-
dant supply Of that precious but pernicious metal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

WILD GAIA few days ago, Messrs. ia
COB and SAMUEL COLEMAN, near New Hope,
went out for the purpose of shooting Squirrels
their dogs soon brought them to a tree on which
was an animal they could not exactly make out
until brought to the ground by ball. 1t was a
Wild Cat, of enormous size, the fore leg Of which
would girt at least six inches!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

CO We have received a communication from
an "lnquirer" with regard to certain ra'nors which
are a1oat, as to the origin of the present unhappy
controversy. "a Citizen" refers to these rumors
in his communication and we have to remark
that we are assured they are true and can
5e substantiated to the satisfaction Of every i'm
partial mind.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

LARGE CoRs FlE1p--James Davis, Of Wa
verify, Ross county, Ohio, cultivated 1900 acres
exclusively in Indian corn, and has this winter a
corn crib filled, which is three miles long, ten
feet high, and and six feet wide. This is one
Of the largest corn fields in the world owned by
a single individual.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
For THE INDICATOR.
Mr., Ep1ToR-

During the month Of January last, | spent
some time in the town Of Charlottesville. My
stopping place was at the "Monticello House"
when | say to the traveller, through your col
umns, that if he desires every comfort grateful
to him, he has only to stop at the Hhiontlcello
House. and assure him if my idea Of comfort,
consisting in a kind aud obliaiug host, attentive
servants, a pleasant and well furnished room,
and a table loaded with ~luxuries, such as would
make an epicure's mouth wafer, agrees with his,
he will find that comfort at the house of which
! am writing. !, of course, am not qualified to
Judge as to the other houses in Charlottesville,
not having stopped at them.
A TRAVELLER.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

% A wagon lead Of Crow-Bsrs and Sledges
was delivered, one day last week. at the store Of
3. CRAWFORD, Esq. They were from the Forge
Of Mr.. John Miller, near Port Republic, in Rock
ingham county, and were made to order, for one
Of the contractors on the Rail Road. |, is ihe
must beautiful Iron We ever saw, aud is made from
ore bu. recently discovered.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

u The rush to California is still as great as
ever, and Messrs. Rowland & Aspinwall have
determined to issue no tickets until June, as the
Pacific steamers will now be crowded to their
utmost capacity. 1t is said this firm has seld
tickets in advance to the enormous sum of
hundred thousand dollars.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
B1saoR OF CAL1yoRN1A.-The Rerrhl;c sax

EIsaoF OF Conference.-The Republic says
ave are informed that the Most Reverend
Archbishop Eccleston, the Catholic hierarch of
Baltimore, has notified the Rev. c. P. Mont
gomery, D. D., O.S. D, of GAINESVILLE. Ohio, of
his election as Catholic bishop of California;
DIR. M. is represented to US as gentleman well
known for his literary requirements, and one
who will reflect credit ON his W native State.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

SIZE OF CAL1FoRNIA.-California would make
f%orty-fve States the size of New Hampshire!
The sea-coast extends nearly a thousand miles,
and the territory extends in the interior tuelvs
! hundred miles,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

SOUTHERN CoNvENTIoN.-Th Legislature of
Alabama, doth houses) have met in convention
and appointed SO delegates to the Southern Con-
%vention, viz four delegates to each U, States
Senator, and four from each of ths seven Con.
nressioaal Districts Of the State
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04

NJ JEFFERSON DAVIS, Esq, has been r~e-elect-
81 United States Senator from Mississippi, tor
six years from the I'll, March next
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
U Senate,

letter from Tennessee to the Union says tho
above letter s'expresses not only the feelings of
the members of the Legislature Who signed it,
but of the entire democratic party of the State
and Of many of the most intelligent wings also.
1t was sighed by every democratic Senator and
Representative presel IT,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-04
EsTGu COMPLIMENT TO GEN. cass.

The following letter, signed by forty-fou.
members of the Tennessee Legislature, has been
addressed 10 Gen. Cass, in the consideration Of
his late able speech against the odious Wilmo,
Proviso, and Of his devotion 10 the compromises
tthe Constitution, and the permansncy of tho
Union. 1t is a compliment of which the great
est Statesman that ever lived nigh, we'll bs
proud:
NASHVILLE Feb. 9, 1850.
SIR The undersigned, members of the Gen.
eral Assembly Of Tennessee, struck with admi-
ration OF the magnanimity and seit-devotion
manifested by you. in throwing yourself iuto THO
breach for the safety and welfare Of your ccun.
try, cannot withhold some testimonial oil Our ap.
probation of the course you have pursued, and Of
our high appreciation Of your character and
talents.
The present crisis in the affairs of the nation
demands the self sacrifice Of those distinguished
individuals in the northern States, whose abili.
ties and high position give influence, to pre-
serve the integrity of the Union, and the consti-
tuition from violation.
Your late speech in the senate of the United
States on the Whine Proyiso, is a most trium-
plant vlndication Of The position heretofore a8-
sumed by yon, that Congress has no power ul.
der the constitution to legislate upon or meddle
with the subject OF slavery, either in the States
or Territories, and is a complete defence of tho
right of the slaveholding States. and of the PEG.
pie OF all States and Territories, TO form and re-
gulate their own social and municipal ins.itu.
tons.
This Grafton will stand perpetual monument
in honor of your memory; and will hand your
name down TO the latest p~osterity, as a scholar
learned and profound, as an orator eloquent and
powerful, as a statesman sagacious and ratri-
otto.
With the highest respect, we have homer to be
your obedient servants,
Hon. LEWIS CAss,
us. Senate.
Aletter from Tennessee to the Union says tho
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-10-19

This me licine was prepared by O regular
physicien and is the result Of an extensive prac
tice ofscveral years in bilious clmate-it is
entirely vegetable preparation and may be Ia
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delicate constitution.
aud Emigrant's Hand Book" a valuable work OF
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remarks:
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patent, but we have had ample opportunity of
| knowing the invaluable effects ofthe Cholagogue
| in, Bilious cases"
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Dr. c Oyood:-Respected Friend ,-Wu
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| Respectfully thy friends,
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