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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
DEATH OF AN OLD PRINTER.

The Madison la. Daily Banner, of Wednesday,
makes the following mention of the death of an
old Printer, in that place:
MAI HAAs.---lt is with much regret we heard
of the sudden death OF Major Jacob Haas who
has been one oil our Oldest ana most respected
printer, and in his younger days, was engaged
in the Lynchburg Yireinan, one of the most
staunch and influential Wing papers in the
cold Dominion" He was gentleman in the
fullest sense of the term, and possessed liberal
mind well-stored with the most useful informal
ton, and in his demise, the City and County
have lost d man Of great practical worth, and
society one Of its brightest ornaments
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
JUDGE JOHN B. CLOPTON,

Who is n candidate for the Convention in the
Richmond District, is in favor of the election of
Judges for a term of years, as the following ex-
tract from the circular will show:
am of the opinion that the Circuit judges
ought to be elected by the people OF the respec-
tive circuits, for a moderate term of years.
have always been opposed to the life tenure
and think this 4 better mode of removing an
inefficient Judge than that prescribed by the
existing Constitution, and that it will not often
result in the removal Of one that ought to be re-
tanned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
For THE T1NDIcAToR
Mr.. Editor.

MIR. Editor,
A correspondent of the Spectator, over the
signature Of 'sObseryer," tells US that in Ohio,
where the Judges are elected for the period of
seven years, "it appears that there are now
pending in the Courts Of that State, ten thousand
fye hundred and siuty.four cases in Chancery,
and fifteen thousand tmo hundred and ffty-one at
Law" which according to the dictum of HOb-
server" is the result Of the "term tenure"
| have the right to deny the truth of the state.
ment and call for the proof; but for the sake of
the argument, shall grant his premises, and up
on them build my own conclusions.
The Constitution of Ohio, adopted about the
year 1900, (when the population of the State
was only 45,365) Provides that the Supreme
Court shall have original and appellate jurisdic
ton both in Chancery and Common Law, and
shall consist OF three Judges-the Legislature
empowered to appoint another, which was
in the great State of Ohio. The Constitution,
moreover, provides that the Supreme Court (pre-
sided over by the said Supreme Judges) shall be
';hoiden once year in each county, at such
times and places as shall be prescribed by Law
The duties of these Supreme Court Judges
are precisely the same as those of our Circuit
and Cour: of Appeals Judges. They are invest
ed with original and appellate Jurisdiction
throughout the whole State-they are required
to visit every county TO hear original causes,
= to sit two months per annum in Bank, to try ap-
pellate causes. They were competent when the
population of the State was only forty odd thou.
sand and upwards, to discharge all the business
but now, when that population has increased te
near two millions, four Judges are unable t.
perform the duties of their offices, and to RENE.
dy the defect, a Convention is at this time in
| session, in Ohio. The defect then, is not ii
| the tenure of their offices, but in the circum
stance of there being cnly -Four TERM TENURE
Judges in OHIO to discharge the duties required
of TWENTY SEVEN LIFE TENURE Judges
in Virginia
"Observer'' informs Us that in Chic, "the new
cases average more than 1900 yearly over tn,
number of those disposed Of p That is the de
plorable state of things in State with two mill
ions OF inhabitants, where but four Judges do al
the business. viii he tell us, now, what tn,
average number of new cases is, over those dis
posed Of yearly in Virginia, with a population
of one or two hundred thousand less than tina
of Ohio, and 81 Judges dispersed throughout he
entire length and breadth?
.''Look on this picture-then on thatn
ID. L. F.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
THE CONVENTION.

We have seen it stated that the thorough Re-
forms anticipated in the Constitution of Virgin
la Will be principally enjoyed in anticipation,
Notwithstanding the general desire hch is tx.
pressed tor those reforms, and the almost geae-
raj declaration of candidates in their favor 1t is
thought that, after the Convention meets, and
has relieved itself by an outburst of Reform
ing spirit, Constitution will in the end be
brought forth which will inherit most Of the de-
tects, and possibly few Of the virtues Of its illus
trlous predecessor.
Upon looking over our list of Virginia exchang.
es and examining the expressions of popular
sentiment, both i'll public and private assem-
blages and from the press we find that the great
ofthe right OF suffrage to all citizens of twenty
one years of age, who bear any of the burdens
of the State; OF the election Of Governor anc
other officers by the people; of new county
court system, in which the magistrates will be
elected by the people and for limited terms
These changes are advocated by most of ou
Virginia newspapers, and by the great mass o
the candidates for seats in the Convention. O
course they will be embodied in the new Con
stitution, ii the will OF the people shall be reeog
Missed in that instrument
Nor is there any ground for apprehension tina
the will of the people will not be respected
Any Convention which devises in its wisdom
Constitution not in accordance with the sove
reign wish, is bu, losing its labor. 1t is build
ing house on the sand, and when the peop
are called upon to ra,ify it, a gale will COM
which will upset the rickety fabric. The PEG
Of Virginia will never endorse a Constitution
which does not contain those reforms which ar
generally desired, and those who do not wis
another Convention called, should be very care
| full that the approaching one does its work tho
roughly, aud builds its house npon the stren
rock Of the popular Will and affections.
IRichmoad Republicans.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
DEFEAT OF THE COMPROMISE.

Our readers, in common with the large mass
of the people of Virginia, will regret to learn
that the Compromise Bill, the adoption of which
would have brought peace 10 our land, has been
defeated. After exhausting months in discus
sion, all has been lost. The Bill after having
been modified and amended, and amended and
modified, to please lis opponents, was thought
to have secured that end. 1t seems however,
the amendments made more enemies than
friends, and by a combination of the Northern
Abolitionists and Southern abstractionists the
labors of the distinguished men who have been
Jealous in preparing plan by which the diff
culties might have been adjusted, are lost, and
the hopes OF the country blasted-we say moth
ing of the amount of money the discussion has
cost the country. Virginia has certainly been
misrepresented, and our Senators should be told
Of it. What is to come next, no one knows, a
war, perhaps, between Texas and New Mexico;
should such be the case, the strife will be a
bloody one. The country will know to whom
to attribute the consequences which may result
from defeat of the Compromise Bill, and they
should be held to the reckoning. Of the Bill it.
self, we add from the Sun, the following:
All relating to Texas and New Mexicosw as first
stricken out OF the bill, and then the clause ad-
hitting California as State met with the same
tate. The bill then contained nothing but the
clause establishing territorial government for
Utah, which was engrossed for third reading
prior to the adjournment of the Senate. What
will be the next move Of the majority who have
acted thus summarily will be looked for witt
1 much interest
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
ROBERT Z. SCOTT. ESQ

This distinguished Wing has put forth an adj
dress in the Piedmont Wing, to the voters Of
The Fauqner district, declaring himself cand-
date for the State Convention. lie comes out
in favor OF the most thorough reform. Mr.
Moncure an equal conspicuous statesman of the
Democratic party Of Va, also agows himself a
thorough reformer.--Ricb. Rep.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

ST0RM.--A violent storm of wind and hail
and rain passed over that section of the county,
known as the "Glade," few days ago, doing
great damage TO the fencing, and the crops of
Corn and Hay. We understand in some instan-
ces, large fields of Corn have been torn up leav-
ing but little hope for recovery of the crop from
the effects OF the storm. great quantity of
Hay was also destroyed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

ECONOMY IN RAISING WHEAT.-As the cour-
try improves with the introduction of labor.say-
ing machines, quite revolution is taking place
in the manae cement of tallows for wheat. Instead
OF following the old practice of blowing twice
or thrice, re-inverting the sod and ahording a
fine opportunity for the grass to grow, the heo-
~ now obtaining is to pillow once and deep,
and after work being performed by the harrow
and wheel cultivator. The advantages from
this mode of culture are as follows The sod
once inverted remains below the surface, af1or-
ding in its decomposition food for the young
plants; it also affords an opportunity for the
superintendent water to pass off, thereby remov-
ing the liability of the ground to break or heave.
On land comparatively free from stumps and
stones, as all old cleared land should be, I con.
slider this a decided improvement on The old
plan. Another important consideration is, the
ground once plowed, the labor is in a great
measure accomplished. By the use of the harrow
and cutivator occasionally the ground will be.
come finely pulvesized; SO when the time, of
seeding arrives, the ground is already prepared
for the reception of the seed.-If any doubt the
superiority Of this mode,of tillage, let him try
and see
The present is emphatically an age of improve-
ment, and, he, whether farmer or otherwise,
who neglects to avail himself of the ADVANTAGES
to be derived from the recent works of art, and
science, should have the honor of beine
alone In his glory.-Genessee Farmer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

" In justice to ROBERT L. DOYLE, Esq,
one of the candidates from Rockbridge, for the
Convention, we state that MIR. DOYLE denies ia
voring the election of Messrs. NICHE and
STUART, or that he is in correspondence with
either, on the subject of the election. We gave
the rumor, as currently reported in our town,
and it is but right that Mr.. DOYLE should have
the benefit of this correction.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
THE BOUNTY LAND.

BY the first section of the bill just passed by
the House Of Representatives, it is provided that
each Of the surviving commissioned, and non
commissioned officers, musicians and prvates,
whether of regulars, volunteers, rangers or militia
who performed military service in any regiment,
company or detachment in the service of the u.
States in the war with Great Britain declared by
the United States on the 18Th Of June, 1912, or
in any Of the Indian wars since 1890, and each
of the commissioned officers who were engaged
in the military service Of the United States in the
late war with Mexico, shall be entitled, for IL
months service, to one hundred and sixty acres of
land, and for six months service TO so acres of
land, and for three months service to forty acres
of land, provided the person so having Been in
the service, shall not receive said land, or any
of his regiment or corps, that he deserted or was
dshonorably discharged from service, or if he has
received or is entitled to any land bounty under
any act of Congress heretofore passed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

EC5" In order to make room for the Address of
Capt. Moore, we have been compelled to omit
about two columns of advertisements. We ask
for the address careful! perusal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
POPULATION OF sTAuNTON.

The Assistant Marshal, DAVID POINTS, Esq.
has kindly furnished us with the number Of in.
habitants in our town, the census of which he
has just completed taking. The population
In 1910 was 1918
In 1850 1921
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

The BOARD OF HEALTH OF St. LOUIS, acting
upon the theory that limestone water causes
cholera, nave ordered the handles 10 be taken
from the pumps in the city, to prevent the use
of such water.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

" Read the article on the first page, signed
"a Red Republican," The authors name has
been furnished
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
Increase in 10 years.

or about Sc per cent. This is ample evidence
of the prosperity of Stanton. The enumeration
includes the inmates and attendants at the pub
lie Institutions, as it did in 1910.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
THOROUGH REFORM TICKET,

HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Of Augusta.
DAVID FULTZ,
JOHN LETCHER, OF Rockbridge.
DAVID E. MOORE,
ADAM STEPHENSON; JR.: of Highland.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
Day Of Election, Angus

THOMAS ]. NICHE, of Augusta.
ALEX. H. H. STUART,
ROBERT DOYLE, 4" OF Rockbridge
MAJ. PETER HULL, Of Highland.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
THE RIGHT SPIRIT.

That thorough-going reformer, EDMUND P.
HUNTER, of Berkeley, owing 10 the number of
candidates in the field, has retired from the can
vass and taken position in the ranks of the re-
formers, to prevent as far as possible, the cleo
ton OF ant-relormers. He advises the reform
party to unite and concentrate their votes upon
thorough reformers, otherwise, defeat awaits
them, We hope the advice may be needed, not
only in Berkeley, but throughout the State.
D- MAJ. JAMES GARLAND, of Lynchburg, has
been solicited by his friends in Albemarle, to
become a candidate for that district for the Con-
venion. In his reply, in which he avows him.
self in favor of radical reform, he assigns as rea
son for declining, his non-residence, and the in
crease of chances for defeat TO the reforners,-
This is the right spirit, and we hope the reform
ers iii this district will profit by these examples
and avoid the dangers adverted to. Let US have
union, and act upon the Republican motto -
Everything for the cause-nothing for men,
Let us preserve our ticket en,re-there is dam
ger in permitting it TO be split. Again, we say,
'tstaud by the ticket" and success is certain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05

decisions ana authority au laIerior tribunals,
would make its tenure longer than any, and elect
the Judges In rotation, SO as to put majority of
the Court beyond even the power of a majority Of
the people, Tor period long enough for passion to
subsde, and temporary causes Of embarrassment
to cease to operate.
This brings me to the last branch of the sub
iect the necessity of periodical elections to ensure
industry and fidelity in the discharge of Judicial
duties Whilst it may be admitted that servile,
trucking and corrupt judiciary is one of the worst
curses under which any people can labor, yet a
lazy indulent and inefficient one is not much
better The long delay of Justice is in number,
less instances worse than an absolute denial. The
last Convention sensible of this defect in the good
behaviour tenure, devised the hest remedy they
could to correct it. That remedy has utterly
failed as nearly all admit for all suggest additional
remedies. For although, perhaps "A majority of
the Judges may have done their duty, a consider
able number have failed, and some have so gross
ly failed that the Legislature have, in more than
one instance, appointed an additional Judge to
enable the Judge of the particular District to dis
charge his ordinary duties.
! If then the wisdom of the last Convention fail
ed to furnish an efficient remedy for the evils of
the life tenure will that of the next be likely to
be more successfully The fact is the defect is in
herent in any remedy that falls short Of periodical
elections; there is, as has been we'll said no half
way house. Who is going to take upon himself
(unless stimulated by personal malignity which is
sure to defeat ITSELF the odum of impeaching
Judge before the Leg slature for neglect of duty in
which he is no more interested than thousands of
others, where the charges must undergoa long in
vestgaton before the House of Delegates, and if
not arrested there still longer one before tho
Senate? But suppose those difficulties overcome.
What is the nature Of the charges he must prefer,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-08-05
F. j. ALFRED, EDITOR.
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CANDIDATES. FOR THE CONVENTION

Augusta, Rockbridge & Highland
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AS n Female Medicine
~ Is lrifhCut n rir1I.

This Sarsaparllla is a sovereign and speedy cure
for incipient COnsumption, Barrenness, ProlapsIs
Uter or Falling of the Womb Costumes, Piles, Leu
corrhnl or Whites; INSTRUCTED or difficult Menstrual
ton incOntinence of Urine, or involuntary discharge
thereof and for the general prosratlon OF the sys-
te-nO matter whether the result OF inherent cause
or causes produced by irregularity, illness or acct
dent Nothing can be more surprising than Its in
vibrating effects on the human frame. Persons OF
aI yyea <ness and lassude, from taking ii at Snce
become robust and full OF energy under its influence
Iriunediaely counteracts the nerveleSsness OF The
female frame which il the great cause o! barrennesS
VI will not be expected of Us in cases OF so delicate
nature 10 exhibit certificates of cures performed
hut can assure the afflicted, that hundreds of
have been reported touS Thousands of cases where
Families have been without children, after using
few bottles OF this invaluable medicine have been
blessel with fine healthy offspring Ii has been ex
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No who has reason tosuppose she Is approach
nr that critical period ''ths turn OF Life, should
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nav be DELAYED iui several yearsby using this med
sc;ne Nor i il less valuable tor those who are ap-
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In i the safest All most etiectual medicine foi
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-07-24
ALLIS & HOWES

NTHOLESAIE Dealers in Groceries, Liquors,
w Tobacco. Nails Paper, Axes. Spades, Show
els, Powder, etc, etc, are now rcceiyiug their
IYiater STICK, and would respectfully say TO Aler
chants: Having had experience in tie business OF
the West, almost as long as the West has hsd bus
mess they have a thor, ugh knowledge ofihe West
and It's wants, guided by which knowledge they
have carefully selected from manufacturers and i'm
poriers such articles as will suit the market, and
are prepared to sell goods as favorable terms as
can I've obtained in louisville or Cincir nat
To CANAL CONTRACTORS especial view 10
Canal works they have on hand, and will be con-
s,antly receiving large lots OF Spades and Shoves,
Blasting-Powder. together with all other articles
calculated To facilitate the TOLL noursh the body, 70
cheer the spirits ofour sturdy laborers.
To FARMERS AND PIoDUcE DEALERs.-They will
pay the highest market price for country produce,
and call particular attention to their very large
stock of Gunny Bags, " hich they will furnish on
terms that cannot fail to please
Nov. 9, 49-n2l-tt:
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-07-24
MEDICINES.
DIR. ROBERT. B. FOLGER'S
OLOSAONION

THIS is one Of the remedies WEIGH have introdu
l. ced within few years past, TO the notice of the
world as an antidote TOR consumption at the lungs,
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out the aid OF other Medicines or personal atten-
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record, even upon those who had been gwen up
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they will fill volumes few only will be given, To
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edial aid In all cases, where il is recommended,
not only in Consumption OF the Lungs. but also in
asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult oil breathing, Cough,
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ALLEN G. HALLOCK, Agent,
| ap 10. A9-1v. Evansville, Indiana
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NEW GOODS IN AN OLD HOUSE.

l. OSI Err g. BROWN, have just received at the
Il 5. w. corner of Main and First stress, large
and varied assortment OF Staple and Fancy Dry
Goods. Shoes, Hats, Bonnets &C. &c, To whicu
they would solicit call from the public to an ex
animation of their Stock Their Goods having
been selected IN New York, irom first HANDS, they
will be enabled TO sell lcwerand offer Letter qualities
than merchants purchasing in western cities
Beng DESTROYS OF closing their stock 10 meet an
anticipated change in their business-rare induce
ments will be offered. The latest styles anu pat
terms OF fashionable Dry Goocs will be sold at q
small advance cost prices. Thankful for past ia
vars so very literally extended them. they hupei
merit continuance of the same by the prlce and
quality OF their goods and strict attention TO their
business
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