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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-20
A BOARD OF ACCOUNTS,

The Congress of the United States is about to
establish at Washington board OF Commission
ers to decide upon the validity OF claims against
the United States. Claims arising under exist
inc laws, and which are now heard and deter
mined By the different departments are to be
brought before this board in the event OF adverse
decisions by any Of the Auditors of the govern
ment, instead of an appeal to the heads OF de-
partment as is the case at present. Claims not
provided for by any existing law have to be
first brought before this board, and if It's decisions
be favorable, it then recommends them to be
provided for by Congress, bat if unfavorable, ii
merely reports them to Congress. The Board
will be composed OF three Commissioners, to be
appointment for twelve years, except as to those
first appointed, one Of whom will be appointed
for four years-one for eight years, and the other
for twelve, so that new appointment will nave
to be made every four years An attorney IS to
be appointed to take care OF the interest OF the
United States; aud the proceedings before the
board are to be pretty much Ill accordance with
rules of practice in Courts of Equity. We ap-
prove of the measure, and hope that Congress
will speedily pass it into a law. There Is too
much of the time OF Congress taken up III prl-
vate claims.-ln large majority otthese cases
the money that is wasted by their investigation,
and the time occupied in providing for them
would more than pay them ten times over; and
to this add the fact that it is impossible tor Con-
gress to give the proper attention to many just
claims, in consequence OF which creditors and
claimants are postponed and batfled, and not I'M
frequently deprived of their just dues, and we
have an additional motive to desire the adoption
Of such measure.-Spar,t Of Jefferson.
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REFOR NJ.

The Fincastle Democrat lays down the fol'
lowing as Reforms necessary to be adopted III
the new Constitution.
LIST. The white basis of Representation.
2. Biennial sessions OF the Legislature.
3. The extension of the right of suffrage to al
male citizens who are 81 years OF age.
a The election Of the Governor and State OF
hcers by the people every three years.
S. The election of Judges of the Court OF Ap
peals by the people for terms OF some sever
years, either by districts or by general ticket.
g. The election of Superior Court Judges by
the people oyer whose interests they preside, tol
periods Of years.
I. The election Of Justices, Sherifs, Clerks
Constables, &C., by the people for one OR more
years. Requiring every officer elected to attenc
to the duties of his office so that we will have
no farming ont of public offices; and also reduc
ing the fees of such public officers as are now
higher than necessary to pay for competen
and faithful discharge of the duties.
s. Establish in each county a Probate Court
the Judge of which shall require guardians, ad
ambassadors, trustees and all persons acting in
hducary capacity to settle annually. In this
way the interest of wards and minors will bt
looked after and we shall not have the Ions
chancery suits which are now required to SETTLE
estates. This measure alone would save thou
sands othe country.
9. Abolish the County Court altogether. LIE
all suits be tried in the Superior Court which
should sit three or four times year, and let tht
county business of roads and the county levy bt
done by board of Commissioners who may bt
elected every two or three years.
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FRESH ARRIV ALS,


VE.HE subscriber thankful for the liberal patron
i age which has been extended to him hereto
fore, would respectfully inform the public that he
has lust returned from the North with large and
well selected stock of Goods in his line, consisting
in part OF the following articies
ORANGES AND LEMONS.
EATs!Ns, IN WHOLE, HALF AND QUARTER BOXES
Figs, Prunes, Carrants. Citron .Sultana Raisna,
Dates, Hard and soft shell Almonds, Fllberts,
Pal--l Nuts, Crouad Peas, Cocoanuts
ALSo--Lcaf, Pulverized and Brown Sugar,
Coffee, Feas, hIossses, Salt, Candles, Black
ing, House and Goat Drooms, Jumping Ropes.
Pipes and Stems, Tobacco for chewing and
smoking, Soap for shaving and washiag,a very
superior article; Pickles, Preserves, Mascat
and Claret Wines, Cordial, Brandy Cherries,
Capers, Olives, Salad Oil, Essence of Lemon,
Peppermint End Cinnamon, Mustard, Sardines,
SaIeratus, Ginger, Aspice, Cloves, Cinnamon
Nutmeg, Soda, Alum, Pearlash, Tomato and
VALIANT Ca,sup, Preserved Ginger, Matches,
Buckeis, SC, &c,
Together with lot of fine SEGARS, consisting o.
Laiarmas, Wondering Jews, Escotts, Principe
Regalias, Spanish and half Spanish, together
with stock OF CoNFEcTloNARIEs of his owl
manufacture, all OF which he is determined to sci
as !on as they can be bought in this market, either
whaiesale or retail Weddings and other Parties
supplied at the shortest notice, and in manner
warranted to please.
E. M. CUSHING. Agent.
Stsunton,. liay 90, 1850.
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TyFE COMPROMISE BILL.

The following comprise the principal articles
compromise bill as reported by klr. Clay, chair
man of the Committee of Thirteen, sad though
the bill has met with some opposition from South
ern and Northern ultras, it is to be hoped, thai
this olive branch may yet be accepted and adopt
ed. Why SHOULD this question be left open to
disturb and agitste the ceuntry2 Let US have
peace. MIR. Clay has spoken in favor Of the CON-
pronliss-the speech is worthy of that emlne Mt
statesman, in his pal!niest days. We do hope
Southern Senators will act with reason, and not
permit themselves to defeat the last hope Of the
Union. The bill will, no doubt, pass the Senate,
and the House will hardly assume the responsI-
bilty Of defeating the measure.
l. The admission of new State or States
formed out of Texas to be postponed until they
shall hereafter present themselves to be received
into the Union, when it shall De the duty of Con
gress fairly and faithfully to execute the compact
with Texas, by admitting such new State or
States.
9. The admission forthwith of California into
the Union with the boundaries which she has
proposed.
without the Wilmot Proviso, for New Mexico
and Utah, embracing all the territory recently
acquired bv the United States from Mexico not
contained in the boundaries of California.
4. The combination of these two last mentioned
measures in the same bill.
S. The establishment of the western and north
ern boundary of Texas, and the exclusion from
her jurisdiction of all New Mexico, with the grant
to Texas of a pecunary equivalent. And the
section for that purpose to be incorporated in the
bill admitting California and establishing terrific
rial governments for Utah and New Mexico.
6. More effectual enactments of law to secure
the prompt delivery of persons bound to service OF
labor in one State, under the laws thereof, who
escape into another State.
And 7. Abstainng from abolishng slavery
but, under heavy penalty, prohibiting the slave
trade in the District of Columbia.
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JUST IN TOWN
BETzEs n Pocket fell Of Rocks I!


WYE are now ready with the best assortment
Wv Of Clothing, and at the lowest prices ever
offered in the Virginia market. Having spared
no pains in selecting our goods, customers can de-
pend upon finding the goods they want and at fair
prices We ask call from all who are in want
Of good Clothes at low prices Among our Goods
will be found large supply of
Black Cloth Dress and Frock Goats, Gall qualities)
Business Goats, Frock s. Sacks, made OF Single
Mlled Cloth, Cashmaret, Erminet, Merlno,
Tweed, Cambe., Brown and Fancy Linen,
Cotton, Sc. SC.
PANTS.-Black and Fancy Cashmere, Linen,
Cotton, Camblet, Merino, &C., SC.
VESTS-Of Satin, Silk, Italian Cloth, Bomba-
zine, Marseiiles, &c., &C.
SHIRTS-(a great variety and very cheap.)-
Drawers, (uf Twilled Cotton, Linen, &c.)-
COLLARS, --latest Style,) Handkerchiefs, Cra-
watts, Gloves, Socks, Suspenders, &c, Sc
ALSO-Beaver, Silk and Panama Hats
FRANK & CO., Same old place.
N. B-Being in connection with one OF the
LARGEST Clothing ESTABLISHMENTS at the North, we
receive supplies every week, Fresh and Fine.
'eeo''N F. s. Co.
Stanton, May 6, lS50--2m.
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MARRI

On the 9Th inst, by Rev. A. P. Ludden, Mr.
ArExANDER S, CRAIG, to Miss SARAH ANN
daughter of Peter Engleman, all this county.
On the 18th inst, by the same, Mr.. EpHKA1N
WOODWARD, to Miss ELIZA JANE GALE, both
of this county.
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. II. Wetzel, Mr.
JOSEPH ANDREW, to Miss REHEcsA EARaEAaT
all Of this county.
On Monday last at the Virginia Hotel, by the
Rev. Mr.. Reese, MIR. DANIEL SMELTz. to Miss
SARAH M. bartlett, all Of this county
On Thursday last, by the same, MIR. ROBERT
G. SrRATToN, to Miss VIRGINIA G., daughter @
Capt John H. Asst, all of this place.
On the 9th inst. by the Rev. DIR. Downey, MIR
Patrick MCNAMARA, to Miss ELLEN O., daugh
tor of Robert Mcclure, Of this county.
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TCorrespondence of the Baltimore Sun.

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1850.
The COMPROMISE BiH-Hs Approudt by D'stta-
euished Statesmen-1he Galphan Repoft-Juf
Aeredith's Deficits, &c.
The Compromise Bill reported by the com
mittee oil thirteen, is certainly in a better cohol-
ton than it was last week, and there is every
indication that its chances Of success VIII grow
better as the public will have time to think upon
it. The administration may still stand aloof;
but it will not oppose the bill, and will be glad
when the subject shall be disposed Of 80 Will
every body else
The Hon, Robert J. Walker, Mr.. Barbour OF
Va, Mr.. Dallas of Pa, Mr. Buchanan, Judge
| Woodbury., in short every leading democrat Ill
the land, will shortly be out in letters for pub
LEGATION to support the bill reported by Mr. Clay
Mr. Walkers letter may appear Tomorrow; ii
will certainly not be delayed beyond this week.
The leading wings of the country are about do
inc the same thing. Mr.. Crlttenden OF Ky,
has already written strong letter endorsing Mr.
CLAY in the whole length & breadth of his course
and expressing his adhesion to the compromise.
Honest Cave Johnson" of Tennessee, Post
master General under Mr. Polk has also written
one in favor Of the compromise, and will proba-
bly, replace Mr.. Turney i'll the Senate OF the L.
States Give the bill time; and we shall soon
see whetherthe ultras are sufficiently backed at
home to defeat it.
The Galphin Committee Report will 60 in en-
Friday next. I do not think that the report ?5 OF
the Majority required any additional eonsidela-
ton and reflection ; but the minority report did,
and is not yet ready while am writing; The
Cabinet have had it under consideration, but DID
not find it an easy matter to refute the arsu-
ments pat forth in the majority report. The en-
dorsng of the administration by the president
himself, came very. apropos. 1t e1onerase'l
them, in advance, of any imputation the report
of the committee could throw upon them.
MIR Meredith's deficit for the present financial
year ending June 10th, has completely vanished
away, the first nine months's revenue from Gus
toms having exceeded his estimates for the whole
year. No loan will be necessary for the year
following, unless very extrasagant approprla-
tions are made for internal improvements
What disappointment this will be 10 the Bears
in Wall street The civil and diplomatic ap-
preparation bill will be reported next week. X,
p. S. Mr.. Foote spoke in favor Of the eomproo-
mise bill, for two hours attacking the ultra posi-
ton taken by the Senator from Florida, Eir;
Yuee If the Floridians were not accustomed
to the scalping- knife GELS are to being skinned
the scene would have been traglcal. y.
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NEW CONCERN.
CHEAP! CnEAPEn!! C|iEAPEsT!!!
S HIF + & co.


TIME Undersigned, recently from Baltimore, beg
& leave to inform tae citizens Of Stanton and
the adjacent try, that they have taken the Store
Room two doors above the Store Of Mr. J Brai!de
burg aud opposite the Virginia Hotel, which is
now open With full and fashionable assortment OF
Gen!lemen's
BeaAy-NEaase Clothing,
made up with much care expressly for this market,
in style which will ensure sales, and give salts.
faction in every respect. Their stock consists Of
the following variety, viz
Extra fine Froak and Dress Goats,
Fancy Sac., Goats, Drab, Wellington
Cord and Cashmere.t Coats, etc,
Black and Fancy cold Pants, CT; in the
latest style,
Figured Silk and Satin Vests.
ALSO-A supply of Hats Caps, Boots,
Handkelchiefs, Cravats, Socks, Shirts,
Drawers, Carpet-bags &c.
The subscribers would respectfully ask the cit-
zens OF Stanton and the surrounding country to
give them an early call, feeling confident they can
please ALL, in price, style and quality as they are
bound to give them BARGAINS.
shift & co.
Staunton, May 20, 1850.
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ENT f have now in Store aud for sale, complete
Wv stock CT SPRING & SUMNER GOODS,
which we offer to the public Oh the most accom-
modatng terms That Goods are sold cheaper in
this town than any where else in this region, has
now become unquestonable. 60 into any Store
in Bath, Poeahontas, Or in the country parts oil
this County and say anything about the prices Of
Goods, and almost the first thing in reply will be,
are will sell You Goods as cheap as they will IN
Monterey-this is always considered sufficient
but don't depend upon assertions Of this sort-come
and reclise Our thanks are due, aad most
cheerfully given to those who have heretofore pa
tronized our establishments
A. STEPHENSON g. CO.
Monterey, May 20, ls50.-3t.
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LADIES' FAIR.

vUvHE Ladies of the Presbyterian CHURCH !, IN
IL Staunton, design holding their annual + AIR,
at the Market-IIouse, on Monday the 3rd day OF
June An entertainment sufficient to crafty the
appetite of the epcure will be provided, and every
effort used TO render comfortable and agreeable
the stay of visitors A fuller noilce hereafter
May 20, 1850.
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OBITUARY.

DIED, Oh Saturday, April 9th, at the house
of her husband, near South River, Mrs. VIII
LIAM HUNTER, aged e years and months.
DIED, in this place, on Friday evening last,
at an advanced age, Mrs. MARGARET LEAs, relci
oe tbs late Jacob Leas, Of this county.
-, On Tuesday last, Mr.. MARTIN MAL1eAN
native Of the comfy Glare, Ireland.
=, At the Virginia Hotel. on Thursday last
Mr. BALTzELL, Of Baltimore. HE deceased
was travelling to regain his health, but was over
taken by death, i'll this place. Every attention
was paid to the deceased that his necessities re-
CURED, and his wants were supplied by an aEfec-
tionate son. His remains were taken to Baltimore
for internlent.
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INFORMATION WANTED.

'EvHE undersigned wishes to obtain lniorma,
u lion from her husband who cannot be heard
of. He was sick, at Kingwood, think, IN Vlr-
GINA. His name is PATRICK MURPHY. he Is
native of Ireland, Of the County Of Kerry, vll-
lage Of Spindlecove, Parish of Killarea9n' Any
information respecting him will be THANKFULLY
received BRIDGET MUhPHf,
sStaunton, Va, May 20.
W City papers requested copy
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CLIO T HIN G.!
"Let the longest pole knock the
Simmons y!
yXTALDEAUR & POLITE, are daily receiv'
w ing fresh supplies OF

yXTALDEAUR & POLLIrz, are daily receiv~
w ing fresh supplies OF
KgE3AIsW-yEAEDE EEDTHEHNG,
at their fashionable establishment, which they can,
owing to peculiar advantages alold to sell at lower
prices than any oftheir acquaintance this SIDE OF
baltimore Ii any responsible individual doubt the
fact, all he has TO do TO satisfy himself Is, to CALL
examine and compare their Stock with any other
in the market, they are not more given to Boosting
than the generality Of mankind, but they must,
when they look at their well selected and assorted
Stock of Goods, own, and feel, that they have a
right to lool, proud The following are few OF
the Goods now in store.
SUPERIOR Fine Frock, Dress and Sack
Goats, Of Cashnleret! Summer Cloth,
Drab, Brown, Linen aud Cotton Coats,
various colors, Fine Black aud Fancy
Cashmere, Linen and Cotton Pans,
Black Satin, Silk aud Fancy Silk and
Satin, Cashmerest, Cassnelt and Linen
Vests, Caps, Hats, Cravats, Handker-
chiefs and every other article usually
kept in a Clothing Stcre.
Stanton, May ID, I359.--tf
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To Contractors.

-.0.-O'O-.O:--
dds will be received at Public Auction. or
the 2sth day of May next; at Lexington Rock
bridge County, Va, for the Graduation and Mason
ry OF the junction Valley Plank Road, from Lex
ington to Greenvile, and also the portion OF thu
Buchanan Division that has not been let out.
Plans, Specifications, and Profiles can be seen
on application to the undersigned, after the It'll
of May next.
By order of the President and Directors.
EDWIN G. WALL.
Lexington, May 20, 1850.
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FANCY ARTICLES.

y7sTE Z, respectfully call the attention Of the pub
w lie 10 car large and beautiful stock of FANCY
ARTICLES, Of which the following are a part
Fine Port Tolios, inlald with Pearl Gentlemen's
Porte Monies, various sizes; Pearl. Tortoise
Shell and Velvet Gard Cases; Ivory Port Mo
MES, for Ladies Paper Weights; Paper Gut
tiers Steel Deeds, Rings and Tassels Lubin's
Extracts; Mangenet and Condray's Extracts;
for Handkercniefs, put up in fine cut and press
ed glass bottles of different sizes; Piver's Elk
tracts; Partisan Pomatum, pnt up in China
Heads Best German and American Cologne,
in Fancy Toilet, Cut Glass, pressed & finest gilt
Ruby Bottles; Salts Bottles; Perfume Bags; Rou-
sels Ponlade philocome Renaud s Co.'S Bears
Oil; Rose Hair Oil Glenn & Sons and Rou-
se's best Shaving Compound; Aromatic Rose
Tooth Paste Teabury Tooth Wash; Lilly
White; Toilet Powder; Cireassan Soaps
Omnibus, Transparent and Marsh mallow Soaps
Fine Fruit Soaps, Sc, SC.
ALSO-A large and complete assortment Of Hair
Tooth, Nail, Comb and Infant Brushes.
HARPER s. KINNEY.
Staunson, May 6, 1850.
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SSR0CERIES-Rich yellow N. Orleans, Elk
~ ira sugar House and bright Syrup Malasses ;
Double refined and common loaf, pulyerized and
bright brown Sugars; Lasnira, Rio and Scented
CoHaes Extra fine Table Salt, Put up in sacks
containing three gallons Navigator Imperial and
Green teas, all Of which ill be sold at extremely
low prices. Call at AYLE'S.
May Is, 1850.
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QT The report of the Telegraph committee
was not handed to us for publication.

Mr.. Edtor,-As the people seem to be cast
ing about for suitable persons to represent them
in the State Convention, allow me through the
medium of your paper, to suggest to the voters
of this District the name of BENJAMIN CRAw-
FORD, Esq. Mr.. Crawford is well known as a
gentleman of sterling character and great bust
ness capacity--in a word, just such a man as
should be sought after for the post.
REPUBLICAN.
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Receipts for the Yindicator, for The Week ending
May Is.
J.H.B. Sellers, So, Capt G Miller, Lewis
county, 2, David Koner, 3, Simon kolner 2,
Jacob Stieeel 2, VIM. M. keran, 2.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-20

parasols and parasoletts of the
u newest style, Ear sale al KfLE's.
May Is, 1850.
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WOOL CARDING,
sSs Bv'5sgSMssasgasse,
BATH COUNTY.
BATH COUNTY.


ysSIIE subscribers will have a set of Carding Ma
Il chimes in full operation by the 18th of May
next, at the above named place, where Wool will
be carded into rolls, with neatness and despatch,
at the reduced price Of cents per pound, if paid
within the carding season, but if payment is de-
ferred beyond that time, 81 cents will be charged.
By strict attention to business and an earnest de-
sire to please, they hope to merit liberal share OF
patronage. Wool will be taken al the market
price for carding.
sAM'L NJ MACKEY,
NYM J. WELDON.
Nay 6, 1850.
aUR Grst and Merchant Mills at this place,
" are in complete order, and Country and Ner
chant work will be done in the neatfst and best
manner, without delay. Customers coming before
night with Wool and Grain, can be accommodated
in having their wool carded, and grain ground, or
manufactured into Flour by the next morning
For allmerchantable wheat we will be RESPONSE
bic for the inspection in market.
WIN. J. WELDON & SON.
May 6, lS5o.-3t.
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May -, 1850.
LATEST ARRIVAL OF
new SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

TENHE undersigned are now receiving and opening
"A their stock of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS, purchased since great decline in price,
IN many articles, which they offer very low, for
Cash, or to punct;;ai dealers on short credit.
They eelthanknl to their friends and the public
for the liberal encouragement extended to them
thus far and hope by strict attention to business
merit continuance They deem it unnecessary
to specify articles and would only say that they
have general assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Queensware, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Caps, &C., &c.
They ask call and examination of their Stock and
feel assured in saying that you viii find it to your
interest. BROWN u FULKS,
Opposite Morris 4 Goodies
May 10. 1850
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Doors, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Bonnets of ever
+ description for sale at KYLEaS.
May IL, $780,
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ygyHE Propretors of the Peoples Cor 50 called
4 s.Tow STRING") Line, undaunted at nonopo-
lies or nicknames, have placed on the above route
FIRST RATE
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s7sEoasee,'ey, Ezsgsagessses Coessessy

Staunton, May 20, 1850.