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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
THE GREAT DISCARDED.

Alas! Lac.fer son Of the morning, how art
thou fallen from office The blood Of the mar
tyred Auditor was to be the seed of the Wing
Church but it cannot profit Mr.. Heath in the
city election. Discovering the inpossibility of
getting tho nomination, he has come out with a
formal card to the effect that he is no more a
candidate.
Tho truth is, The leaders aud the press of this
city made moan and below over Mr.. Heath
like herd OF cows at the tree W here one of their
number had been slaughtered; but the people
who cared nothing about him and whose COM
mon sense told them enough about the Legisla-
lures refusal 10 re-elect Heath, have long ago
gone ahead and left them to moan and whine
by themselves. They will now dssert him oui-
city enough. Already the 'Hsath is all lonely
"Ihere's nobody coming a-near love-"
It IS pretty business, looking al it as whole.
a Democratic Legislature was 10 be sent down
INTO the depths Of political damnaior. because it
would not eject q man to one Of the chief Offices
OF this State whom this W hi2 city will not ac-
cept tor Delegate to the General Assembly in
the place OF Mr. Joseph Mayo
But the new view OF the matter now afforded
Inc country Is not a shade darker than that
winch they have Ell oyed all along. Who does
not KNOW that this identical MIR Heath was the
man who first introduced into Virginia this prac
ice OF expulsion from Office? Thirty years ago
the Chief Authorship was filed by Mr. Beau
fort He was man OF infexible integrity, and
unqueslionable ability. lie discharged The du.
ties OF First Auditor, 10 the last item, in a man
ner which was never gainsayed Mr. James E.
Hsath managed to turn hir out Of he place;
and to intrigue himself in it. The State Coun-
c1i immediately elected Mr.. Beaufort TO be their
Glelk-that they nigh testify their respect for
the man; and Mr.. heath's friends made great
noise over the fact. They said it was intended
as rebuke to the General Assembly The apse
Of time has proven to the Legislature that The
state needs new man for Stale Auditor; sothey
refuse TO re-eleot Li,. heath. The wire pullers
then wish him elected to another Office bv the
city, TO rebuke the Legislature rs the State
Council did IN the case Of Mr.. Beaufort But tie
gsoqls refuse to help them. tits plain that Mr..
pose the matter will be dropped, at least with
the full consen: OF the Wing party in Richmond.
Examiner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
CAPITAL HIT

In late abolition speech of the demagosue
Seward, he said that he should consider he had
done enough for the country 10 have recorded
his vote against slavery in the District. Mr..
Foote thought another act might be added,
which would tend to immortalize Seward, & that
was, the presenting of silver curry comb to the
Union, to be used to curry Old Whitley He adj
that the Senator from New York merited. tina.
It should be used on his own back, for the IT,
famous speech he made this day in the Senate"
Yesterdays Wing publishes, from N. P.
Willis, long eulogy on old Whitley and his
rider Enquirer
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
plTTENG GEY.ss REPORTER,

Is the title of a monthly paper just commenced
in the city Of Boston, and is devoted to The sub
ject OF advertising and other interests connected
with the press II is a well printed sheet, and
the publisher has OUT warmest wishes for sue.
cess in business which has always taxed the
industry and patience of the "crafto MIR. P
thinks there are 5000 papers published in the U
States, and wishes 10 ascertain their names and
places Of abode.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
A R1cuTroUs VERDICT, Auaust 1910

"A RIGHTEOUS FERDICT.-in August, 1S49, a
Miss Davis, aged 10 years left the employment
Of VIM SmedIey shawl mannfactus,, Kensing-
ton, Philadelphia county and obtaiaed employ
ment on better TERMS il, a situation which she
Judged more to her credit and interest. She
was poor but of unspotted reputation, and
Smedley it seems, was determined to blast it.
He had her arrested on charge of stealing, but
the evidence he brought, proved her innocence
ard she was discharged. The next day she was
brought before another Alderman and again dis
charged. On the evening Of the next returning
from her work, she was again arrested in the
street and publicly branded as a thief and taken
u,:!cre Alderman Brazior, and in defiance Of all
smedley's efforts 10 convict her was honorably
discharged This spirit of malice, designed TO
ruin poor, but innocent girl brought friends to
her aida suit was brought against Smedley,
and after beating about the Courts from that
time until the 18th inst, when it was brough.
to issue, and verdict of IS, 400 awarded by the
jury to the injured girl.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

"OH CARRY ME BAcx.n-The Charleston
News of the 9Th ult says;-We are Informed
that slave, the property of Edwin DeI.eon,
Esq, of Columbia, returned voluntarily yester.
day in the schooner Ellen Goldsboroush, from
Baltimore, after being absent from the service
OF his master for nine months This slave who
has passed himself at times during his absence
for white rnan, has visited Ohio. Pennsylya-
MA Michigan and Cauada, satisfied that state
OF servitude in South Carolina is preferable TO
freedom aud hard labor in any of those sections
Of country. He is about forty-fve years of age,
and quite intelligent for slave, being able to
read and wr;te.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.-The reference
to tho doubts expressed by few persons as 10 the
position of Maryland upon the question of the pro-
posed Southern Convention, a correspondent. says E.
$50 far as the members of the recent legislature
may be supposed to reflect the sentiments Of the
people Of this State, it may be set down that
Maryland is opposed to the proposed convention
| know that the question Of appointing delegates
but never formally moved in any Of the legislative
csucusses. The question was avoided, not from
any doubts upon the question Of slavery, now agi-
tating Congress and the public mnd--for on that
point there is but one opon--but from consd-
erations of proprety as to the convention at ALL
Baltimore Sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
INCREASE OF REAL ESTATE.

The Vicksburg Wing estimates the increased
value OF real estate in the counties bordering on
the Vicksburg and Jackson Railroad, in round
numbers, from 100000 TO nine millions, in ten
years--and the increase of merchandise sold from
100000 to So; 300, 900, and the amount of mo.
ney loaned at interest ranging from $4,000 tc
S1,6oo,ooo.
These estimates, says the Wing, are mostly
taken from the Auditors Report, and are publish.
ed to show the value of Railroads 10 the country
through which they PASS
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

place, the forces were led to the battle by able
generals under whose lead defeat was almost G.
quail 10 victory-but Of late years the leaders
nave been SO deficient in age and experience as
to render contest for the prize thing to be
cared little about. The time has been that when
a chleltain Of the former class took the field,
Gone blast from his bunle-hofn
Were worth thousand meno
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
THE OVERLAND EMIGRATION TO CaLlyoa-
MA this spring is likely to be great this year

THE OVERLAND EMIGRATION TO CAL1yoa.
MA this spring is likely to be as great this year as
last. The St Louis Republican says:
"Callfornia emigrants are crowdiag in upon US.
Many go on 10 Independence, S. Joseph, Weston
and other upriver towns, to outfit while others
are availrg themselves of the passenger trains
getting ready in this city,"
Iho Cincinnati Times, of the Goth, says:
"Not less than seven hundred Adventures to
the gold regions have passed through this city
during the last two weeks The greater part Of
them were to take the overland route. One COM
pany was from Virginia and the others from our
own State"
The Louisville Courier, of the Goth, also says
s'Ihe emigration to California continues i'm
lnense. Tho steamer Consignee, from Pittsburg,
passed here yesterday for S, joseph's Missouri
with party Of 24l emigrants from Wooster, O.,
who chartered the boat to take them to St Joseph's
From whence they 60 to Independence. The
steamers Hungarian and Martha No. We're alsc
crowded yesterday with gold hunters; s. the Jas
Hewlett starts TO day crowded with passengers.
Other steamers are also mentioned with 100 te
| 50 passengers, and the Courier learns that hun
dreds of families from the interior of Kentuck,
and Ohio are making preparations to emigrate tt
the gold regions this spring. The Quincy (IN.
Wing says:
"Several California teams have already crossed
the river at this place, with the intention Of max
ns an early start from the frontier"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

POLITICAL MARKET IN AUGUSTA -
Men OF talent command a premium and patriot
ism is at discount. Candidates for Office
supply greater than the demand
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

RE-AssEssMENT Of THE LANDS OF TUE s..
The Legislature has passed an act for the re'
assessment of the lands of the State. '''0 IT,
The appointment of assessors devolves unon
County Courts, We hope those bodies win 1p -.
ercise great caution in their selections r.
duty is an important one and just upvirb, and ND
sensible men should be chosen. s"' anu
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

~ PRoF. BENTON proposes delivering a
course OF Lectures, on Scientific subjects, to our
citizens, commencing this evening. Prof B..
Is represented as an interesting speaker, and
Judging from the complimentary notices wo
have seen, treat may be expected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

u About one third of the Iron Bridge over
Moor's Greek, by Parrish Jones and Randolpl's
Cotton Factory, for the Virginia Central Rail
Road Company, isup, and the entire Bridge will
be completed by the last OF April If the other
contractors will exert themselves, the cars can
come up to town by May or June, and this we
think they are bound to do,as they contracted to
finish the road several months since.
Charlottesville Jefeysonian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAnRoAD.-At a public
meeting of the citizens of Greenbrier county, it
was.
Resolvca, That it be recommended TO the peo-
pie of this county to permit the County Court
to subscribe in behalf of the county, the sum OF
$4,000 TO the Virginia Central Railroad. for the
purpose of extending said road from aaunton
to CoSinson
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

u On the opposite page are tbs proceedings
Of the 'Union meeting" held on Monday. Our
opportunity Of hearing the discussion which a.
rose or the adoption Of the substitute that was
offered, WIS SO much interrupted that VS. eanno.
undertake 10 give the points raised by either o!
the speakers, but from the known ability of the
gentlemen engaged in it we raay safely say the
questions were ably discussed We are not sur
prised at the result, and we are not surprised a,
the character of one of the resolutions in the ma
lority report which denies TO the Legislature the
right to discuss Federal Relatons-so thought
rot Mr.. Madison and his contemporaries in the
Legislature Of ;96 and go The Southern Con-
vention may now be regarded as dead in Au-
gusta. The other counties in the district have
yet TO speak out, and if they are opposed to
sending delegates to this Convention, we are T.
greed-the Majority must rule"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

A NEW RELIGIOUS PAPER The Baltinlore
Annual Conference has resolved TO issue a pa.
per to be called 'sI'he Baltimore Christian Advo.
cate and ltnerant,o as soon as 5000 subscribers
are obtained. The Rev. hiessrs N. Wilson
Lanahan, and Edwards, and two aymen are to
superlntend its publication. 1t is not 10 be a
controversial journal, but devoted to the inter-
eets OF the Church, The first number will be
issued at Alexandria.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

BoYs READ THIs.-Moses Kelley, lad FIVE
years Of age, was killed in Salem, Miss, las.
week, bya stone thrown by another boy Pro-
badly it was all in sport, just snch sport IS We
have seen In our streets great many times, and
tremble for the lives Of these engaged in it but
it proved very fatal sport for him. Throwing
stones Is dangerous play, and we hope boys will
re:r snber that very small stone, thrown even
in play, may do al injury which cannot be d.
toned for.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

u Goochland county has appointed delegates
10 attend 81 Congressional District Convention
to send delegates to the proposed Nashville Con-
vention.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
ERE NORTH ggrrrsw REVIEW

We have received the February OF this cee-
hrated Review. The matter contained in j, is Of
highly interesting character, suited to the taste
OF the philosopher and the scholar. Scorr &
Co., New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

NEW FINANCIAL ScEEuR--The President
Of the French Republic has originated new
scheme, which may be called 'the bank Of honor
The principle Of the institution is to be the loan
OF money from the rich to the poor, without any
obligation than the promise to pay. Of course
there must be some restrictions on this scheme, bus
the noyenen: is important, as it makes honesty
and probisy commercial capital.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

The U. S. Marshal for the Eastern District of
louisiana has advertised to sell at public sale,
at New Orleans on the 3oth inst, four h,,.dred
and nnets-tsres slaues, of both sexes, and all a.
ges from infancy to old age. Among the mum.
Der is one old man called Sampson" aged III
wears.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

DEpopuLATIoN BY CHoLERA.-The Natchcz
Free Trader OF the 9th ult. announces the en-
tire depopnlation of the thriving village of Trim
Ilty, in Louisiana, about thirty miles distance
from Natehez. L, says:
That awful sccurge, the Asiatic cholera, de-
scended upon the population with fatality al
most unheard Of Ten or twelve physicians,
residents there, Or called in from the adjacent
country,were scarcely able to savea paien, who
had been taken sick Flight was the only safety
lo1 the we'll and death for the sick in Trinity.
Mr. Snyder, formerly resident of Natchez kept a
boarding house there with twenty-five or thirty
boarders, all of whom who did not run away.
died Mr. Snyder stayed and took care of then,
until the last one died, then descended to the
mouth of Red River, and we are sorry to add,
THAT he too died on the Steamer Cincinnati, 20.
ing TO Natchez
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

u The Hons. LEWIS CAss, JAS. M MAsor
and JAMES Mcdowell viii please accept Our
thanks for various speeches and other publca.
tons.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

GoLn,-The Pennsylvania says that the
whole amount of Gold, from California, received
at the mint in that city, is about ss,4ooooo, of
(which about 5000, 300 was received during last
week
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

ANTICIPATED TROUBLE WITH TIVE FLORIDA
lhD1ANs.-lhe Savannah Republican contains
private advices from Florida, which state that
Sam Jones, Billy Bowlegs, Halleck Tus.enuggee
and their parties, had all returned to the Ever
giades and have expressed an unwiingness TO
remove west II is believed that money is the
material object with them, as they now demand
moro than has yet been offered them. -sun
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

HIGH SHERlFF.-on Monday last rovx
McCvE, ESQ., qualified as High Sheriff Of 't IKE
County The deputies are Messrs, NIosrs 'i IL
McCUE, and JOHN CRAWFORD. -'-0'As H.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
HANDS OFF AND HEADS UP.

| Dan open field and fair fight seems TO be
demanded BY the conbatants for Legislative dis
iinc.ion, but the Democrats, Notwithstanding,
are expected to take part i'll the affray. We object
to this, and say, if it is TO be a Wing fight, let
| the Wings fight their own batsles-they never
give aid to the Democrats anywhere, if there is
the least prospect that their aid would elect hin,
10 ofice-no, no--they rather prefer increasing
their difficulties and eEdangerirg their success
Why then; should Democrats vote for wing? We
wouldn't give fig for the s'choice of evils as
1t is termed, in choosing between Wing candi-
dates; when elected, by the aid Of Democratic
votes it is always regarded as Wing triumph,
and thus the Democrats help to defeat them
selves. It should beshe duty Of men 50 to az
range it as that there would be 10 ''choice OF g.
Wis, and that can only be done by presenting
candidates OF their own who would be accepta-
Bile to the party In no other way need the
Democrats OF Augusta expect 10 keep together as
a party. When did the Wings ever fail to pre-
sent candidate in a Democratic county, if
there was the least chance 10 ",lip' him in u
Was it in the Wythe Congressional District three
years asos lsit i'll Highland county at this
very moment, and a, many other times and pla-
ces we could name9 Although we believe the
Democrats Of Augusta to be as ",rue as stesl' to
their political faith, yet in the particular of not
presenting candidates at every election, they
weaken their own party strength. There can be
no doubt Of ths fact. What if they IRE defeated;
'Fplck the flint ard try it again" Ii isl strange
sight to see = Democrat electioneering for a
Wing. and we hardly know which to doubt the
most, the Democracy Of the one or the Whige1y
OF the other. Such politicians command not the
respect Of either party. Make no comm,tals-
give no pledges, and snffsr not your understand
lngs to be insuted by any who may attempt to
influence your votes, as IT you had not sense E.
nough to know how and for whom to cast your
votes The opinions herein expressed are not
acquissced in by some members of the par
ty but we have no doubt they will meet the
sanction OF large majority. Gu what shak-
ing OF hands there will be TO catch Delnossa,io
votes
What will the Democrats say when we tell
them that in old Lcudoun, that ncorrigible Wing
| county, the Democrats have norninee-and in
! Madison where there are hardly Wings enough
10 bury one Of thaiT number when ne chicks the
bucket" the Wings have nominee. There's
| spunk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

RULES TO BE OBSERVED IN A pnIar1Ns Or
FleE.-Don't touch anything. DON'T smoke
Don't ask what's the news; or if there's any in.
the paper. Hands off the paper Eyes off the
manuscript and copy. II you are not subsrri-
Der, don't come here regularly, and read our
paper and pocket number, then go off and
swear it's not worth subscribing for
A1sis of Truth
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

A correspondent Of the N. Y. Herald, writing
from Leon de Nicaragua under date Of the Nth
ult, says
met Mr.. White agent of ths canal company,
in Granada, a few days ago. He has examined
the route for immediate transit, and finds but
twelve miles of land travel. The passage can
be made from sea to sea, in 36 hours, ard it is
said one week of time will be saved to the
steamers--.wo days on the Atlantic and four on
the Pacific If so-and there is no doubt of tbs
tacs--the route TO California will be shortened
not less than days
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

ROMANCE OF CALlFoRrlA.-Some daya ago.
Col. Kennedy, the estimabe Superintendent Of
the United States Mint in this city, received Il
letter from lady in New England, stating that
her son had left his home many years ago, and
she had reason to believe that he had goua to Cal
tornia, and as she had been informed that many
of the returning emigrants deposited their gold in
the United States Mint in this city, she desired
10 know if her sons name was on the list Col.
Kennedy turned to the list of the depositors, in
which ne was gra.ified to fud the name inquired
for, with the handsome sum of S37 600 as the
amount for which he had been given a certificate,
This certificate the young man had sold and had
left the city, no doubt 10 join his anxious parent.
and soothe her declining years with the comforts
and enjoyments whrch his sudden fortune enabled
him TO offer her.-.N o. Delta
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

u The Lady's Book for April and Holden's
Dollar Magazine ior March, have been receiv-
ed. They are both valuable Publications.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

"a Fellow FEELING" &c.-Some of the
y hig donkeys of New York recently presented
Gen. Taylor with silver curring-comb for tho
benefit Of cold Whitley"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

A German prince having in a dream seer
three rats one fat, one lean, the third blind cert
Tor a cel ebrated Bohemian girsy and demanded
an explanation. g Tho fat rat" said the
sorceress lis your prime minister, the lean rat,
your people, and the blind rat yourself"-Ex.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

ALL-FooLs DAY.-By common consen.
the LIST OF April is day set apart for the making
Of fools. An increase is unnecessary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
CHOW tell us all about the war,

And what they fight each other for"
Simply this. Whenever delegate retires from
the public service he leaves pair of old ''slip-
pers," which for long years have been worn BY
a delegate from Augusta. These Slippers are
too large for some and too small for others, bp,
are easily accommodated TO the use of all. tho It
is said the wearer is sufferer if he have Corns
and is kept in painful anxiety lest some one
tread upon his toes Whenever these Slippers
are aiG aside struggle immediately ensues as
10 who is to be the next person TO wear them,
and notwithstanding the pain some experience,
yet there is something SO fascinating about their
antiqueness and never-to-w ear-outableness that
such eagerness is displayed on the part Of some
to get a sight of them that strange stories are
told the people by those DESTROYS of wearing
2hese slippers, such as II am in fayoln of this.
and II am favor" of that measure, and | will
get certain law passed, sc. Whenever the
slippers are secured these promises are forgot
ten. These slippers are said to possess the Won
derful quality OF making man think he has a re-
,narkable understanding, and he never discovers
the deception until some one treads Oh his Corns
After hearing one of these patriots descant upon
what he conceived the interest of the people las
il they did not understand their own business,
one would almost come to the conclusion ,ba,
Solomon was not the w,sest man after all. Ye,
so 1t s-these slippers always create a fight
whenever two or more wish to wear them In
o!den time when q struggle Tor the slippers took