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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22
The GaIphin Claim.

The House of Representatives Of Con
gress have finally decided this matter by
adopting the following resolutions, which
were originally reported by the majority of
the investigating committee. The vote on
the adoption Of the resolutions stood ll8 for,
and II against:
Reso!red, That the claim of the repre-
sentatives Of George Galphin, was not just
demand against the United States.
Resolved, That the act Of Congress made
it the duty of the Secretary of the Treasu.
Hfy to pay the principal of the said claim,
and it was therefore paid sin conformity
with law" and " precedent"
Resolved, That the act aforesaid did not
authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
pay interest ON the claim, and its payment
was not "in conformity with law" or "pre'
cedent."
With this severe condemnation resting
upon them, President Fillmore will hardly
deem it advisable to continue in power
those members of the Cabinet who have
participated in this outrageous plunder.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

g The Washington Republic will
scarcely be considered any longer the organ
of the administration. The publication of
President Fillmore's first official documents
appeared in the Nationa! Intalligencer, from
which it may be inferred that that journal
is to be the medium through which his off,
cial acts will be announced.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

EXPLOSION OF SALTPETRE.-The re-
cent disastrous fires in New York and
Brooklyn, and the loss in both instances of
so many lives by the explosion of salt.pe-
ire, have induced the insurance companies
ofNew York to resolve 10 put sat-pet
hereafter on the same footing as gunpow-
der, and to refuse risks upon any store or
store-house where it is stored.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

O. On the 18th, Mr.. Webster intro
duced bill in the U. S. Senate, directing
the erection Of monument to the memory
of Gen. Taylor in the Congressional bury
ing ground, which was considered and
passed.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

g The cholera seems to be gradually
subsiding in Cincinnati. The Board Of
Health report but 26 deaths from cholera
on the 10th, and "a on the 18th. The
number of deaths in day have numbered
as high as 65.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

O. The seat of of government of Cali.
fornia is to be removed from San Jose to
Eureka, which is situated 20 miles from
San Francisco, on the route to Sacramento
The United States naval depot is to be situ-
ated near the same place.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

T The State Journal says that Judge
Johnston will not leave the stump until he
as elected Governor.
The wings of Ohio can take the reward
offered for the discovery Of perpetual mo-
ton. +s.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

-FouaTH OF July ToAsr.-"Old Bach
elors -Leafess trunks in a garden Of ro.
ees. Each dwelling is 10 them a sugges.
ton; each bifgs nest q standing admoni-
tfots.s
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22
FOR GOVERNOR.
R E u B 3 N W Cd,
OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY.
FOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
ALEXANDER P. MILLER, Of Butler Co.
Lime.

We are requested to state that the lime
to be used as a disinfectant in the South
East quarter Of the town has been procur-
ed, and the citizens Can obtian it by call
ing at the barn of Mr.. VIM. Ward.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-07-22

Prof. Webster to be Hung.
A. Telegraphic despatch from Boston dat
ed the 18th, says, Prof. Webster is to be
executed August 30, at one o'clock.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
MR.. CLAY AND THE PRESIDENTS
POLICY.

The Washington Republic defends the Presi-
dent against Mr.. Clay's attack, in four columns.
1t endeavors to break the force of the smile Of
Mr. Clay. that of the five wounds affecting the
country, the President only proposes to heal one
by admitting California. Reluting this, it says
that in respect to the territories, their early ad-
mission into the Union as States, the non-iner-
vention by Congress in respect to slavery, and nom
action by the same body in regard to the establish
ment of territorial governments, constitute the
policy commended by the President. As to the
fugitive slave bill and the abolition of the slave
trade in the District of Columbia, (each Separate
wound, y the Republic says they stand 1ndepend-
ent of and unefacted by any other Of the proposed
measures, and though held as part Of the COM
promise may or may not pass Congress even if the
other portions do. The President is in no wise con-
mitted against them. The conclusion of the Re-
pubc's article has something of what might. by
forced construction, perhaps. be termed polished
and delicate thrusts at Mr.. Clay, in regard to
leadership" A statesman If his great mind,
capacity and renown, as a "compromiser" in the
past, it intimaes could not be expected to "play
second fiddle" to any man, all of which, the Re
public says, is very "laudabe in him, under the
circumstances. "--Baltimore Sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
THE GALpuINs AT WORK STILL.

We clip the following from the last New York
Herald. 1t brings to light little more Of the
rascalily of the Galphin Cabinet:
MORE INVESTIGATION DEMANDEp.--Ms.
CLAYTON ON CoALs.--NVe understand from
Washington, that MIR. Clayton, Secretary Of State.
has got himself into the same category with Gravy
ford and Ewing, by the payment Of doubtful
claims, interest included. Under certain infu-
ences, MIR Clayton recently paid claim called tits
De La Eancia claim, amounting to $4,000.
which has hitherto been refused, from the ad-
ministraiion Of John Quincy Adams up to the
present time. We have received full history of
This extraordinary claim but it is so bad and 81
black, that we can hardly trust ourselves with
publishing the details, until it comes legitimately
before the country, through an investigating COM
mitee and report to Congress. Mr.. Reverdy
johnson, Attorney General, also figures in this
claim in pretty much the same way he did in tho
Galphin concern. We find also, that one Of Tho
cabinet letter writer's, who contributes to certain
Northern journals, took great interest in it, and
was the principal means of securing the assent Of
the Secretary OF State its payment
We beg leave 10 ask some Independent member
of the House to offer "a resolution demanding IN
investigation into the De La Francia claim, a.
mounting to $4,000, ordered by MI. Clayton to
be paid 10 MIR. r. johnson. Let US have the
whole story out. tt locks very black,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
DISCUSSION IN STANTON.

MEssns Stuart, Michie Fultz, and Shelley
have been discussing for several days before the
people OF Augusta, the subject of reform The
two Two nrst named gentlemen advocate the cleo
ton for life by the people of the Judges and
Magistrates. Messrs. Fultz and Shefey adyo-
cate the election Of these officers by the people
for term of years, We,would beg to intimate
to Messrs. Siilart and Niche that their SEMI.
ments wiL not take with the people of Rock
bridge. Nine out of ten of our people are in
favor Of the election of Judges and Magistrates
by the people for term of years Messrs.
Stuart and Niche must adopt some other plat
form upon which TO stand before the people of
Rockbrl,]ge, - Volley Star.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM CUBA.

The Excitement in Ho,ana--Four Of Ms In
uadcrs Shot-mouements Of Gen. Lopez: &c.
The British steamer Thames, arrived at Mo.
bile from Havana, With dates to the eth ult.
Our consul at Havana, Mr.. Campbell states
that the SpaniarIs are much embtered against
the American authorities, and refused to furnish
any information as to The number, names, and
probable fate Of the prisoners, who were closely
confned.
Advices from Havana stale that four men,
bers of the expedition, lettbdhind at Cardenas,
have been4shot.
Cen Lopez addressed the citizens of Mobile
yesterday, explaining the causes Of the defeat of
the expedition. The subordinate officers made
public statements vindcalng General Lopez,
They speak in The highest terms Of his bravery
and military skill.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
MORE GALPHINlsNa

The last instance Of speculation upon the Treas
ury on the part OF the Cabinet, is the payment Of
interest upon the old Virginia communication claims
refused by former administrations. The amount
of interest alone on these claims, already amounts
to 100000 dollars, and, perhaps, even more. Ac-
coading 10 the Washington Union, the manage
mcni OF these claims is given to certain agents.
and they have already made large sums ofnoney
by hunting them up and presenting Them to the
administration for payment. If Congress does nos
soon order general investigation, the people viii
dsuland it, aud that right speedily.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
CONVENTION CANDIDATES.

The question is often asked of US, who are to
be the candidates of the Reform party IN this
district for seat in the Convention Why not
proceed to action! To these interrogatives our
inyariabe reply is: Be not too hasty-already
sad blunder has been committed BY the orsr-
jealous, and few more such will defeat the re-
formers entirely. When Rockbridgc and High
land shall have presented their candidates, the
reformers Of Augusta will move in solid column
not only TO the support OF these candidates, but
10 the support of two from Augusta, who will
be brought forward by that time. Highland
will make her nomination at the June Court,
fthe Goth inst.) Rockbridge was to have held
meeting on the 1st inst, but as yet no meeting
has been held. We see no necessity for haste
by the Augusta reformers. We may be consld-
cred slow to act-but we choose TO let reason
Guide our course-this counsel Will be seen TO be
the wisest in the end, and we beg the reformers
TO reflect on the importance Of the step. State
Conventions do not often meet, and tho chang
ing of tsle organic law is a work OF vast mo-
.men,-it is not thing to Last for a day, but
may endure for halfa century. We have no
doubt that large portion of the people Of Vir-
gina are in favor OF radical changes in the Con-
stitution. How important is it, then, that these
should b.. represented by men who will carry
out these reforms and faithfully and truly repre-
sent the views and wishes of their constituents.
Keeping an eye 10 this, the reformers Iced have
no fear of failing to accomplish all they desire.
Our own opinion is, that the handwriting is Oh
the wall--,he sentence has already been pro-
nounced, that Virginia must have a Constitution
more in accordance with the spirit Of The age
we can hardly believe that the lfs OF GOOD bcsa-
ciour tenures is again to be adopted by Virginia,
and bnt few advocates Of these 'leases oil office
for LIFE svaill ind their way into tho Conyen,
ssion. This idea maybe secuted by tho oppo-
nents of the term tenure for the Judicial ard o.
Their offices Of the Commonwealth, but the foot
ing up of the returns will show how far we are
mistaken in this opinion.
In this matter of aefofm the spirit OF the peo-
9ple is at work, and the attempt to step the cur
rent Of public opinion will be as futile as all at
tempt TO check the mountain torrent. The peo-
pie have not forgotten the almost total failure of
The Convention of 80 to make the changes de-
smanded by them at that time, and they are now
determined to take the matter into their own
hands The Conservative reformers may rely
s,,pon it that life estates in offices ire TO be abol-
jehed, and that the officers will be made more
directly responsible TO the people.
~ Since the above was in type the Lexing-
ton papers inform US that Capt DAVID E. Moore
has been nominated by public meeting held in
Brownsburg See proceedings in another col
ANN. We do not know Capt. AIoore's opinions,
but he must be term tenure man if he expects
TO receive the vote of Augusta
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
Photographed for the Baltimore Sun.

4 Steamer and Frigate ordered 10 Cuba Demand
for The american Prisoners, &c.
The President to-day dispatched the steam
frigate Saranac for Cuba, and the irigate Con-
gress has received telegraphic orders to sail to-
morrow for the same destination, besides which
two of our national vessels are already at Ha-
vana. The object of,his naval movement is to
demand the prisoners captured off the Island,
near the coast of Yucatan, and TO recapture the
prisoners taken on the high seas They will no
doubt bs promptly surrendered to the American
's~ccr. X.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

SUPERIOR COURT.-The man CHANDLER
charged with the murder of JNo. KolNER, a
.F.shersyille, in December 184o, was put upon
MS trial on Tuesday last. After a patient ex-
animation of three days the jury returned a
verdict OF "not guilty." and he was discharged
Counsel Tor the prisoner--S1uART, R. P. KIN
NEY, BAYLOR ALBERTsoN, and McCuE. For the
prosecution-T J. NICHE. The Irish trials
are progressing, but at the time of going to press
40 verdict in either case has been rendered
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT

John Taylor, son of Mr.. Walden Taylor of
this place, about twelve years of age, was acct.
dentally drowned in pond on the side of the
Virginia Central Rail Road, short distance be-
low town, on Friday evening last. We learn
that he, in company with several small bows
went out for the purpose of bathing that in at.
tempting to cross the pond he stepped into a
deep ditch, which had been dug out for ,he
and being unable to swim and his companions
too small to rescue him, he was drowned before
any one could go to his assistance. Every eff.
fort was made to resuscitate him when taken
out, but he had been in the water so long that
they proved Intellectual. He was very sprieht.
ly little fellow, and we deeply sympathize with
his parents in their sad bereavnent.
Charlottesville Jebersonion
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

MR. NICHE We took extensive notes Of
Mr.. Miehie's speech, as far as he has progress,
ed, but it would be doing that gentleman injus-
:iiceto publish part Of an unfinished speech
Mr. Niche, we understand, vii seize an early
opportunity to present his views on the sub
fec, of Reform TO the people OF the district.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION,

For the purpose of considering the question o
slavery, and other important matters connected
i,herewith assembled at Nashville, on Monday,
June 3. Nine States are represented, viz: Ala
bama, Arkansas, Florida Georgia, t'aAlssissippi,
SouthCaroina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia,
Judge sHARxEy, of Mississippi, was chosen Pre-
sident, and Gov. Mcdonnell, Of Georgia, Vice
President
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
LOOK OUT FOR BURGLARS!

'T On Monday night last, during the absence OF
;she storekeepers, some daring burglar or bur
glars, entered through back window, into the
store.roon1 of Messrs. H. J. s. w. B. CRAWFORD,
but had to retreat suddenly, owing 10 the timely
arrival fsome one employedin the establish
lmeat. No goods, we understand were taken.
ON Wednesday night, an attempt was made 10
break into the store of Messrs. PERRIN & R1DG-
WAY, by, perhaps the same gang of scoundrels.
Our Merchants and others had better keep on the
look out, Stanton is infested with rogues.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
ALBEMARLE.-A public meeting, without

ALBEAIARLE.-A public meeting, without
distinction party, was held in Charlottesville,
on Monday last, for the purpose of giving an ex-
preston to the opinion of the people of Abe
marie, on the present crisis and especially on
the Compromise. v. w. SoUTHAL1, Esq, was
called to the Chair, and the meeting was adj
dressed by the Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON, in
favor ofthe Compromise. Various resolutions
were adopted, among others, one insructing
the Representative in Congress from that District
and requesting our Senators to support the basis
Of the proposed Compromise, as the 4sates,
means of giving repose to the county" What
will Augusta do
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
. - I
Another National Difficulty Return of he Charge
de affairs al PORTUGAL Gc.

de Afairs al Portugal, &c.
i learn that information has been received al
the State Department, that another National
difficulty is about being developed The Por-
'usuese government has partially refused indem-
NIFTY in the case Of Privaleer Armstrong and 9TH
ers, and The Hon. James Brown Clay, The Anne
rIcan charge de affairs at Lisbon has, in conse-
quence, demanded and received his passports,
and Is now on his way home. The President
vii! send Especial message to Congress on the
subject Ion.
Il wilioe remembered that President Taylor,
In ms annual message to Congress, i'll alluding
TO these claims, made the following remarks =
The omission of Portugal TO do justice to the
American claimants, has now assumed a char
acter so grave and serious, that shall! shortly
make it the subject of a special message to Con-
gress, with a view to such ultimate action as its
wisdom & patriotism may suggest Eds Sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

DEATH OF A VENERABLE MlNIsrEn-Ne learn
tina, Rev. Jacob Gruber of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, died at Lewisown, Pa, on Saturday
week, in the 73 year Of his age. He was cS-
sensively known in this city and in the surround.
ing country. In March last he completed his iic-
tieth year of active linerant life, and desired l..
have one years rest as Jubilee, and was accura
ingly left without an appointment. but he was
called TO endure great bodily suffering, and close
his earthly career in peace. Baltimore Sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

THRILLING INCIDENTAL little before 9 o.
clock yesterday morning as the train was 60
ing out for Newark, when rounding Bergen cut,
was closely upon gentleman and lady who
were walking on the track The locomotive
squealed and they jumped across upon the 9TH
er track--but horror! just ahead, was another
train, from Ramapo on this track, and in the
next moment would hurl them into eternity
They had no room on the outside track, from the
northumberland not knowing which would
pass first, were almost paralysed
But the next moment the gentlemen seized
the lady, who had nearly swooned-placed her
on the walk between the two tracks, embraced
her dress in oircling arms to keep the cow
catcher from hooking it-and thus awaited their
tate. The two trains passed them at the same
moment, roaring and laundering on, but neither
the gentleman or the lady were injured-only
from awful frght.-Jersey Sentinel
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
To the Editors of the Richmond En9airer

10 the Editors Of the Rla.mena Enquirer.
DEAR SlRs:-Your attention was caHed few
days since to specimen of Augusta marble, in
Col. Parker's office, where there are several 9th.
erspecimens of beautiful Virginia marble.
You We're much struck with the specimens
from Augusta, and seemed to be su rprised that
such marble was to be found ana arhere within
the limits of the State and so little should be
known of it. My dear sirs, little do you intel
ligent as admit you, and the editorial cor ps OF
our State are,) know of her rich resources, and
in minerals especially. venture TO affirm,
there is an abundance of tine most beautiful
marble and of number Of varieties, in the
VALLEY" Of Virginia alone, that would create
with the Washington Monument Committee a
a greater difficulty to select from, if specimens
Of all the kinds were before them, than they
have had, in selecting plan for the monument,
from the many models exhibited to their inspec-
ton. But touching this specimen from Augusta:
1t is specimen Of very singular kind of mar
BILE, (if marble it be for it is doubted.) found
near the village Of Greenville in the county of
Augusta. 1t is called by some "Arragon, a
province of Spain, where it is believed it has
only been found hitherto. Others call it "Scotch
Pebble" 1t presents an appearance of mass
of Crock candy" fracturedin every direction.
1t is found covered almost entirely by a moss
OF blue lime stone and peers out very near the
surface, and the moss is i'll three conical shapes,
having one solid base, and three prongs. 1t is
carried to Winchester, ard there worked by Mr..
John Pagan, and the articles manufactured more
highly priced than those of any other spe-
cies OF marble found in the Union.--
1t would, doubt not from its great beauty, OBJ
tain favor at the hands of of the "A1onument
Committee" if some doubt did not exist as to
its tenacity and strength, its scarcity and remote.
ness from water carriage | would suggest to
the patriotic citizens of old Augusta to have a
block of this beautiful marble gotten out and
forwarded to each of the monuments now being
erected to the Father of his country at the capt.
tol of the Union and of their State. Is it not
strange Messrs. Editors, that some tender Of this
sort has not been made by the spirited citizens
of the Valley where they have so much "rate-
rial J." that would do them credit, and add TO Inc
beauty of those two noble fabrics?
Tine above favor we received from friend
some months since The beautiful specimen to
which he alludes, is doubtless Arragonite-a
rare & valuable mineral We have also seen
this spring some fine specimens of marble (of
various colors) brought from Rockingham county,
and also from Messrs Graham g. Wilson's quar-
ries five miles below Buchanan, and near the
Natural Brilse-which we learn can be cheap
ly brought down the Canal. Virginia is rich in
all sorts of mineral treasures.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

There is a church in Ohio. where the water
that runs off the roof on ono side goes into ,hs
Gulf OF Mexico, and that off the other side goes
into the Gulf of ST. Lawrence
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10
JAMES MONROE

We have lately heard Of all incident In the his
tory Of this distinguished man, which at this time
ought to be wrilten in letters of gold. In the
year 1874, duriag the most gloomy portion Of tho
war with Great Britain, he held both The offices
of Secretary of State and Secretary of war for
time. The salary Of the first was then &c.
600, and that of the latter $4,000. When tho
first quarter expired, the agent of the State De.
partment took him the salary attached TO tho
Office he held in it, he refused to accept, although
earnestly urged to do SO. He received the lower
salary only, observing that his conduct must be
in such matters above suspicion. Although then
poor, and pressed with debt, and poorer to the
end Of his life, he never did receive cent Of the
difference. After his death, and upwards Of 80
years, it was allowed and paid to his legal repre-
sentatives, and then asithout interest,-Union.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

u The majority in favor Of the new eon.
stituion. made bya Democratic Convention To-
the Wing State OF Kentucky, in all the COUNTIES
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-10

~ The majority in favor of the call of
Convention in Virginia, is 2S,ssa