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Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

NERY cooL.-A lady was sitting with
her three children in coach. awaiting
the return OF the driver. who hal lief, his
horses unattended while he stepped fof
II moment into nelghboring hotel. Dar.
ing his absence the horses started, wheel.
ed the coach about, aud toI,ed OF down
the street at moderate speed The lady
who. naturally enough, was somewhat
a. - r. 'H-----. .s..... y. ~ wa. an
preaching the carriage from an opposite
direction. that ",he horses were going
without driver" II sec they arc. I" said
the fellow. with entire sang Jroid-and
passed on. The lady said she was 50
much unused with the impudent non
cidldHoe OF the rascal that il quite 70.
stored her equaninity I'LL uner gentle.
man. ia the livery Of chafcoai.man.
come to the rescue.-B0st0a Post.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

are in t,fvCbess Miteh.-Anangemen.s
to be played by 'amaiaGN chess ma'eh:
during the exhibition OF 1851 The iasA
originated with Mr.. Stanton. the best
known player IN the world; aud the FIRST
TO respond to 1t was player at Calcutta.
who has forwarded handsome subscrip-
ton. on
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

We heard good joke once Of party
OF young fellows who found fault with
the butter on the boarding house table.
What Is the matter with ~ asked the
mistress. ....
Just you ask IT, said one, it is old
enough 10 speak for itself
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

Tue CouRsE OF CouaERcE.-The Lon.
don Times. IN commenting on the new.
-, '''''''s'"ia. throws out tho falIas.,..
s s.ngaisS,t;si feaasr..
The momen,ons fact, which nothing
can now do away with. is, that 100000
or 100000 Anglo Saxons are settling
themselves on The shores Of the Pacific.
A new world is before them. They look
across TO China. Japan. aud all the riches
OF the Indian seas. aud the Use they will
make oi their opportunities may DO best
inferred from what they have already
accomplished, aud from the known aspi.
faiions which the people OF the United
Ssaies have 50 long directed towards that
region. Already the presence Of large
number oil Chinese Is a distinctive feature
OF the population OF San Francisco, aud
already the Sandwich Islands, Australia,
aud Southern aud Cealml America have
been called Into new life from the traffic
that has been established. TIE prophecy
OF Humboldt, that the activity OF CON.
meree would BE- carried progressively
from east 10 west, /, rapidly IN process OF
lulnlment At present, however, there
are lew signs that even this fact is ap.
precaIed Ia Europe. aud the thing to be
spprchended is. that When. in the course
oil few years. the successes arising from
it shall have lei TO excitement. our people,
who are regardless Of II now, will then
fu-h lufiously to ovefdo what should have
been done moderately aud deliberately
from the first. Il is 10 prevent foolish
extremes OF this sort that every endehyor
should DO made To iamiliafizi the pubic
with the contemplation OF the change
that is coming on. aud to induce the
spin: Of enterprise to adjust itself to the
new order ol thugs while 1t can rational.
ly and proiIabIy do so, Instead OF waiting
TO regain, by sudden and destructive
rush. the opportunities that will have
beeu lost through inal:eu,ion.
/ A prophecy. or rather prediction eu
couraged by the iiteolti. has gained
ground among the higher classes at Pekin
that the fony.eighth year Of the present
cycle will be ushercd ia (Febnary l.
lSjl,) with a change ia the dynasty
which now, with an iron hand, rules tho
JesIlnies Of the empire. Such an ISSUE
is not improbable, az ali events It is very
generally believed at Pekin. as | learn
from trustworthy sources. The sign.
OF the times indicate that this great rovo'
luton is nearer at hand than the period
! above noted. Already the hydm'headei
monster rebellion has raised it, head =
the work OF revelation has began in the
province OF Kwang 81, N the vicinity o
Kwang-tung, in which Canton is situat
ed. aud ii is understood amongst the III
crtti that the present is merely demon
slralion TO ascertain the feelings OF til,
nass, aud provoke inquiry into the posi-
lion and prospect OF the existing govern
ment. Indeed, it is said the rebels hay,
reached within one hundred miles o
Canton, carrying all before them.
Z
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

A gentleman living near keswick,
England, a short time since discovered a
pln upwards Of an inch IN length, N a
hens egg. The egg had been boiled Tor
breakfast, aud on severing a piece at Que
end, the pin was found standing perpen.
dicu'or in lis centre.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

Never set yourself up for musician
jus, because you have got drums in your
ears, nor believe that You are cut out for
school teacher merely because you
have a pupil IN your eye,
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

Prince Albert has no surname. He
is descended from an ancient line OF
kings whose surname is unknown
There are a great many black fellows in
this country IN the same case.
Washington telegraph. [volume] (Washington, Ark.) 1839-1871, 1850-12-18

Fifteen States OF the Union have ap.
pointed committees Of eiIizeus to make
arrangements for tho exhibition of ia.
dustral specimens at the Worlds Fai
Of 81.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
THEORY OF MARRIAGE.

There was merry fellow supped with Plato
two thousand years ago, and the conversation
turned upon love and the choice of wives He
said she had learned from very ear ~ tradition
that man was created male and female, with a
duplicate set OF limbs, and performed his loco
motive functions with rotary movement as IA
wheel that he became in consequence so ex-
cessively insolent that Jupiter, indignant, split
him in two. Since that time each runs through
the world in quest of the other half. If the O.
rignal halves meet they are very loving cou-
pie otherwise they are subject to a miserable,
scolding peevish, aud uncongenial matrimony.
The search, he said, was rendered difficult, for
the reason that one man aliehted upon a hall
that did not belong to him, another did necessa-
riy the same, till the whole affair was thrown
into irletrievabe coufusion.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
From the Southern Argus.
SERIOUS CHARGES.

On Saturday we informed our readers that a
special committee bad been appointed by the
House OF Representatives to investigate the con-
duct OF the Secretary Of War in relation to what
is called the "Galphin claim" It would appear
that this distinguished functionary had been u
sing the influence of his high office for the pur-
pose of obtaining the sanction OF the Secretary
OF the Treasury to some antiquatcd claim to the
manifest prejudice Of the public Treasury. We
give a statement OF the facts as set forth in the
New York Tribune, a rabid Wing paper
!. That this is very old claim (none the
worse for that growing out Of certain tfansac-
tons to which one Galphin; certain indians, and
the Royal Government Of Georgia We're parties,
ia or near 1873, before the breaking out Of the
Revolutionary War;
2. That the Stce Of Georgia never recognized
s.@r provided foF he Claim, which was ofigsaals
" for landsl but, having disposed Of most of her
wild lands 10 the Federal Government, turned
the claimant oyer to that Government for salts
faction
g. That this claim, though so venerable and
well backed, never was admitted by Cur Gov
eminent till 1916, or thereabouts, when bill
was got through both Houses directing the 'Frea-
sury Department to audit and settle it on terms
Of justice and equity;
4. That it aeqs SO audited and settled under
Secretary Walker, and the full estimated amount
Of the original claim paid over TO the heirs and
assigns Of the original claimant, the sum being
about $40, 600;
5. That this sum was duly pocketed, hut the
claim still prosecuted Tor afelward received) for
interest on the amount so accorded for the sew
enty-siX years intervening since the origin Of the
demand
6. That Ex-Governor George W. Crawford OF
Georgia, now U. S. Secretary of War, was for
| 4 c.l- 4 ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

THE FAC EN DERs.-It is not cur custom
to apply nicknames to cur political opponents,
nor would we suggest one at this time, but from
the fact, that not day has passed for the last
six months in which the cabinet organ, Shy au-
lhority,n we suppose, has not applied 10 the
democratic party the amazingly witty sobYifnet
OF Hbitter-enders" We do not wish to deprive
that dignifed print of the delsctable pleasure
which it seems to enjoy, applying the nick
name, the offspring of its own prodigioas intel
lect, to the democratic party, On the contrary
we wish it to continue the practice. As it is the
organ Of the cabinet, the world will be very apt
to measure the dignity Of that body by the Ian
guage of its adopted jonrr.al But as an offset,
we suggest, not meaning to use it ourselves, the
application Of ''fag endeis" to the Taylor party,
represented by the Republic. Such ali appliea-
ton will be very appropriate; for certainly the
followers of the cabinet are but the tag-ed OF
the whig party, the body Of the party having long
ago "turned the cold shoulder" 10 the adninis-
tration Henceforth let il be understood that
the Taylor party is the fag-end of the whig par
ty, of which Truman Smith is the leader and the
Republic the organ and lei them be known as
the Decentralization,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

VIRGINIA At a Circnt Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery held ior Augusta County,
at the Court House, on Monday June the 25th,
ls49,
Thomas J. Niche. acting Executor of Michael
CARRIER, dec'd-Pantiff,
AGAINST
William A Menzies and Elizabeth his wife, and
others-Detendants
This cause came on this day to be heard on the
Bill, the answer Of Sarah ) Hartman, M. G. Har
man, William H. CARRIER, Ann c. CARRIER, A. M.
CARRIER. G. CARRIER, H. H. Robertson. and Caroline
T.. his wife, and Of j. C. Michie A. N. Niche,
Sarah j. Niche, Benjamin F.. Niche, Thomas j.
Niche. Henry Niche, & Margaret r. G Mich
lie, minors, by Nicholas c. Kinney their guardian
ad Item, also the answer of Albert j. CARRIER and
the exhibits and order oil publication duly execu-
ted against the absent defendants, William A.
Menzfes and Elizabeth his wife, Alexander Nj.
CARRIER, and Michael G. CARRIER, and argued
by Counsel. On consideration Hhereofthe Court
is ofopnon, that it would be best for all concern
ed, that the Real Estate of the testator Michael
CARRIER, should be sold-It is therefore adjudged
ordered and decreed, that Thomas j. Niche the
Executor of the said CARRIER be & he is hereby APP
pointed Commissioner, whose duty it shall be
after having first advertised the time and place OF
sale in the Newspapers published in the town OF
Stanton. and also in some Newspaper published
in the City of Richmond for at least SIX weeks to
proceed to sell the Real Estate of said M. Gar ber
decd, situated IN the Town OF htaunton and
elsewhere in the County Of Augusta, to the high
est bidder, at public auction, en- the following
terms viz: One sixth OF the purchase money to be
paid in hand, and the balance in five equal semi
annual instruments, the purchaser to give bond
with approved security for the deferred payments,
and lien to be retained on the property sold as
additional security and the said Commissioner is
at liberty if he thinks the sale will be promoted
thereby, 10 divide the property into such parcels
as may best suit the purchasers, and report his
proceedings to this Court for its sanction or disap
pfopaI. Extract,
Teste,
CHAP ]. KINNEY u. 6.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

ENGLISH HoRsEs,--lt is said that according
to late census Of England the number Of horses
in that country, has been found to have diminished
from ,0oo, GOO to 100000 within the last two
years--in other words, the railroads. have dis
pensed with the use ofS0O, 900 horses, and these
animals, as well as oxen, are now scarcely used
for transportation, and thus the grain and food
which 500 900 horses formerly consumed have
been dispensed with, and the land used for the
growth Of hay and grass is devoted to the growth
Of grain alone for the supply Of bread.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
POETRY
TEE IRISH Em1GRANT,s LAMENT.

I'm sitting on the style, Mary,
Where we sat side by side,
On a bright May morning. long ago,
When first you were my bride.
The corn was springing fresh and green,
The lark sung loud and high;
And the red was on your lip, Mary,
And the love light in your eye.
The place is little changed, Mary,
The day is bright as then,
T7he lark's loud song is in my ear,
And the corn is green again;
But miss the soft clasp of your hand.
And the breath warm on my cheek,
And sill keep listening for the words,
You never more may speak.
IT'S bat step down yonder lane,
And the little church stands near,
The church where we were wed, Mary,
see its spire from here;
But the graveyard lies between, Mary,
And my step might break your rest,
For I've laid you, darling, down to sleep
With your baby On yo'lr breast.
I'm very lonely now, May,
For the poor make no new friends,
But oh they love thee better for
The few our father sends:
And you were all had, Mary,
My blessing and my pride;
There's nothing left to care for now,
Since my poor Mary died.
I'm bidding you long farewell,
My Mary kind and true,
But III not forget you, darling,
In the land Pm going to.
They say there's bread and work for all,
And the sun shines always there,
But III not forget old Ireland.
Were it fifty times as fair.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
REPUBLICAN, INDICATOR
BIZ STEVENSON G. GEzciER.
TERMS.

The ssVtNDIC ATOR"is published weekly,
at So year, in advance, or So SO, if payment is
delayed beyond the expiration of that year. No
subscription received for less period than six
months. No paper will be discontinued (except
at the discretion of the editor, until all arrearages
shall have been paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Will be inserted at 81 per square, of thirteen
lines, or less, for three insertions, and 25 cents for
each continuance. A liberal deduction will be
made to those who advertise by the year.
All letters must be postpaid.
Any person procuring five responsible subscri-
bers, shall have the sixth cory, gratis.
v. B. PALMER, is agent for the "Vndcator'
for the cities Of Philadelphia, New York < Boston
GARLAND & THOMPSON, are agents for the
.tVindicator'' for the city of Baltimore.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

TIE AWFUL VISITATION AT WAsRlHeToN.-
The follow ing is the National IntelHgencer's ac-
count Ct the sudden death of q bridegroom in
that city, heretofore referred 10 in the Washing
ion letters
IA young man, named Charles Wilson en-
ployed in the Coast Survey office, died very sud-
denly on Thursday morning, under the follow
ing painful circumstances He was married on
Wednesday night at Mrs. Iitlle's boarding
house MIR. Wilson Went TO bed about II o.
clock, and was found dead by his wife the next
morning when she attempted to awake him.
Having taking a mixture on Wednesday even
ing consisting Of opium & ether, il was believed
by many that this driueh! was the cause OF his
death. On full investigation OF this distress
ing case bya coroners jury, they returned, al
ter hearing the testimony OF iour eminent ply
siciaus and a post mortem eAamiua' ion, the
| following verdict;
f''That the deceased was man Of intempe
| rate habits, and had been, for two weeks pre-
vious to his death, constantly nnder the influ-
ence OF ardent spirits, and OH the night pTeced-
ing the morning of his death he manifested
strong symptoms of delirium tremens, sud
while in that state, about 10 o'clock at night
| he was married and retired to bed about II o.
clock that after he got i'll bed, he exchanged a
few words with his wife and then fen asleep
and was found dead in his bed OH Thursday
morning about light and the jury believe, from
the evidence, that the deceased came 10 his
death by congestion Of the brain and STOMACH
produced by the habiluai nae OF intoxicating
drinks"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

Gov SMITH, has gone to New York to take
passage for California in the steamer which sails
on this day. He contemplate only a temporary
soiourn i'll that country, and during his stay, de-
signs practising law at San Francisco. He has
the hearty wishes of this community for his a.
bundant success and safe return.--H'a4 Yeatoa
Flag of '9S, 18th
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

t'I can never subscribe to the doctrine of that
sermon, said sleepy -healed parishonerj who
was wont to doze in meeting every Sunday to a
neighbor, as they were coming ont OF church to-
gether. "Cant subscribe ~ was the reply
why saw you holding assent to what was said.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

III A bright and beautiful bird is Hope, it
will come to us amid the darkness, and sing the
sweetest song when our spirits are saddest; and
when the lone soul is weary, and longs to pass
away it MARBLES its sunniest notes and tl9htens
again the slender fbres Of our hearts that grief
has been tearing away.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

Supporting FAMILY-The Cincinnati At
las tells story of woman in the suburbs of the
city who with family of seven children, got
out of money and out of bread. A few hens
were her only possession these furnished her
with eight eggs per day, but seven children
could not live on eight eggs-and the price of
eight eggs would not maintain seven children
his hands in despar-but what did the widow
At an adjacent grocery, for a half dozen eggs,
she obtained halfpeck Of beans, and on the
nutriment derived from these, maintained her
family.
Now the moral of this is better than the Atlas
makes it. 1t is this. That woman can contrive
to live where man would stalve and that she
possesses intuitively, what man arrives at by a
process of ratiocinatiou.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

CARES IN CnIcKENs.--A female friend who
raised chickens, &C., for the Columbus market,
informs Us that she cures gapes in chickens by
simply applying spirits ofturpentine TO the out
side OF the throat and neck--two or three appii-
cations always elfectng cure.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

Too SMART TO LIVE LoNc.-A teacher in
one of our Sunday schools was ecturiEg to a
class of little girls on the influence of pious eS-
ample in the formation Of youthful character
"Ah, Miss Caroline" said he to one OF the class;
.twhat would YOU have been without your good
father and pous mother o. II suppose, sir,o
answered Miss Caroline, Il would have been
an Orphan
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

TIE SLAaDERER There is not a more con-
temptible reptile creeping on earth, than a per-
SON who takes constant delight in OBTAINING his
neighbors. Such a creature never reflects the
LIGHT of the heavens it secretes and ponrs forth
black gall and wormwood like the ink fish. f.
ven if it is possessed OF worldly goods, it enjoys
them not, and envy, malice, low cunning, vtll-
peration and vulgar language are It's characters
ticS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

Nor SKINNED.-A story some time since went
the rounds, to the effect thata California emf
grantby the name Of Watson, had been fayed
alive by Indians. An acquaintance of the young
man writes to the Chicago Democrat in contra
diciion of the story, and states that Watson is
now digging gold in FL Dorado.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

A married lady found her two sons quarrel
inc, and in hope Of putting an end to their DIFF
ference, uttered the following threat "You
young rasca!s, if YOU DON'T desist directly, I'll
tell both your fathers.a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

A SMART WoMAN.-The Grove Hill ALA J
Recorder states that IN the county of Choctaw, a
new one'created at the recent session of the
Alabama Legislature, a woman was charged
with numbering her husband, and employed a
legal gentleman whose name it is not necessary
to mention, to defend her, promising him two
negroes as his tee. He undertook her defence,
and, contrary to the expectations of all, she as
acquitted he called upon her for the two ne
groes, when she grayely informed him ulat the
negroes belonged TO her daughter, Not relish
ING the idea of being cheated cut Of the negroes,
he instituted suit against her for perjury, which
she defended and mulcted him for the cost :
In short time she gave birth to an iliagit;naate
child, made oath that he was the father, and
compelled him to enter into bonds for It's sup
port and maintenance,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

IT, There is no great use IN men zgpmbAHa
with This world, While they are 'a Z, for 1t is
thair place Of residence and the best they know
Of by experience,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

The excuses of our youth are drafts npon our
old age payable with interest about llgeniy yeas
after date.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

It was the opinion of the aneients that Echo
was a maiden who had pined away for love It'll
nothing but her voice was lett.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22

~ ConsttulionalIy Tired, is naN the polite
way of expressing the fact that man is natu-
rally lazy We live in wonderfully refined
times.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22
TO THE PUBLIC.

rF,HE subscriber would respectfully announce to
l. the public, that he will continue the business
heretofore conducted by his father, in all its vari-
ons branches, and hopes by strict attention, fair
dealing and desire TO please al, to merit con-
tinuance of the liberal patronage long extended
to the house.
E. NJ CUSHING, Agent.
March II, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-22


- having upon il good LOG Dwell
f:asa3 ssiE LING HOUSE, large Bank Barn.
EsssHH tEa and all other accessory out houses,
SS.sr1two Orchards of choice Fruit trees,
about Is ACRES OF FiRSTRATE MEAD
OW, well watered, two good springs, and a creek
running through said Land Near one halfin Tim
bor Of good quality This Land is of excellent
soil for Wheat and is in good state Of cultivation.
The second Tract contains by survey rs 6
ACRES. having upon it coufortabe House,
with well Of excellent water near the house, a
snail Orchard OF choice fruit, and is also well tim
bered These lands lie 6 miles South West OF
Staunton, immedietelv the Mi,ldlebsoels' road
TO Lexington. The terms will be made accommo-
dating, and possession will be given the fist
day OF March next. An in,lisputable title can be
made to the purchaser oil said land a, any time after
the sale thereof
For further particulars, and view of said land,
apply to the Executor, residing near the same.
IRA SWORTZEL,
Executor OF John Swortze sen decd
February 4. lS50.-tf.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-01-09
FAROUHAR vICKERS/

H.AEE just received fresh supply OF Cloths.
4 Casimeres, OF the latest Styles, aneE a,ia
Plaza yesii.gs. Canada Oyerc oai.ng, Blue Felt.
&c which viii be made to order on the shortest
notice. Also. a supply Of Ready Made Cioihiag'
Crayais, Gloves. Hosiery, SHIRTS, Q. tneir oa II
Manufacture. DoiG's best Hats taps OF ihe
latest stvie De:er's fine aad double Call Boets,
Shoes, &c. AL, Of which they Will sell low lor
CASH.
LAIP..--Tbey are nov piepare- 10 supply
the public with Jennings New Patent FEeniiau
SAFETY Gas Lamps, ana Patcni fho~gene Gas
for burning in the same fresh supply OF I or
nelins' Patent Larl Lamp; also one sci OF >i'3en
did Cieranaoles four lights Gail ana see them
Richa.oud. Oct. IL 1919 3o-.l