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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
POETRY.
THE RED CROSS KNIGHT.

Twas midnight hour, and the moonlight fell,
With soft and radiant glow,
In flooding stream, on pinnacle
And donjon keep below.
Soft was the wind, as lullaby
I,reathed in an Eastern bower;
Fragrant and sweet as airs that play
Around the summer flower.
A lady stood on the battlement,
Where the castle banner flew,
And by her side warrior leant
Upon his falchion true
And soft and low, like the whispering sir
That floats DER Araby,
Were the murmured words Of love that there
She breathed conidingly.
lie wound in her curl Of glossy jet
The severed golden ring,
And pledged his faith the amulet
Cntarnished back to bring.
The lady wept, but her tears were vain
From his castle on the Rhine,
He led, ere morn, his vassal train
10 war In PaleStlue.
In foremost rank Of the redcross knights,
Who fought on Lebanon,
Stately and tall as the pine on it's heights,
Foremost his banner shone.
But at last, no more his snowwhite plume
Waved in hammered line;
And they made him there soldiers tonb,
Far from his tower crowned Rhine.
Long pinned the lady in clustered bower,
Till grief had dimmed her eye;
They found her dead on the lofty tcws+s
Ere scarce year went by.
Alas too bright are the young loves dreams,
Too fragile the wool he weaves;
And tits not the morn that brightest beams,
That hath the starry eve.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
The People have Called,
I. PAUL & T. BURKE
EE<gCR eEea S2VgreN


RY establishing, at reduced and fair rates
AS 4 DAYLIGHT ACCOMMODATION
STAGE, from Winchester to Staunton, in four
hours less time than the mail has usually made
They are thankful for patronage received and
the many expressions of kind feeling on thei-
behalf, and now in turn must call and depend up
on the people to sustain them, promising to run
on as long as wanted, notwithstanding we are
threatened with determination, and vengeance is
declared against the UNION HOTEL OF Winches-
ter, while ever Coach is running from her,
from whence they think said Coach emanated
True j: has, mainly because the Coaches of Fa-
rish, Peyton, Kemp & Co., were frequently for
hidden to take passengers from said House, Or
dering them to their office and starting place.
You who have long wanted the accommoda-
ton Stage, give US proofby your works Call at
the UNION, Winchester, and McCLuNG's, Staun-
ton, enjoy comfort and plenty at reasonable rates.
and take seats in Coaches from Winchester eve
ny Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from Staun-
ton Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Fare
through 81.
Dr The line from Winchester to New Mar
ket, belongs exclusively TO Isaac Paul, and the
line from New Market to Stanton belongs ex-
clusively to Thomas Burke. Each of them will
attend particularly to the accommodation of pas
sengers, on his respective part of the line.
ISAAC PAUL,
Jan. 20, 1850. THOMAS BURKE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

Thirty years ago; Young man, the son Of 'l.
married, and after living few years with his
wife, left her with one child, and went to Eng
land, where he was arrested, and it was supposed
executed for felony. Under this belief his widow
married lawyer of Concord, with whom she
now resides. Bat instead of being hanged, her
first husband was transported to British penal
colony fot twenty years, from which he has just
returned to Washington to find his father and his
son alive.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

EASE TO People WHO ARE TROUBLED WITH
AsrHMA.-An individual who has suffered much
from asthma, and who has in vain sought relief
from regular physicians, wishes us to give pub
lcity to the following, remedy
"Procare common bloting paper, and tho
roughly saturate it in solution of nitre, (salt-
petre) and let it be carefully dried by the fire,
or exposure to the rays of the sun. On retiring
at night, ignite it, and deposit it, burning, on a
plate or square of sheet zinc or iron in your bed
ROOM"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
w M . M L E r. S
Confectionery Store.

r RETURN my thanks to the citizens of Staun-
II ton and vicinity for their liberal patronage to
me so far, and give them cordial invitation to
come and buy my new stock which | have just
received and offer for sale cheap for cash, at
Wholesale and Retail. consisting of Fruits and
CONTEMPORARIES of every variety; Fine Fresh
Figs Raisins; Stoned Raisins; Currants; Citron;
Malaga Grapes; Lemons, Sc, &c.
WIN. MILLER,
Opposite the Spectator Office,
Stanton, March 4, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

To PRESERVE BEEF STEAK.--As the warm
season is fast approaching, when meat cannot be
kept for more than day or two in fresh sta,e,.
it will be of no inconsderable benefit to many to
be informed, that if fresh meat is rolled up in In
dian corn meal, it will keep fresh for four or five
days. The steak should be laid down in piecea
from one to three pounds, and each piece covered
entirely with the meal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

There is one man in this town who will not
read paper he does not pay for. He buys all
the papers he reads The printers intend erecting
10 his memory monument.-- Gin. Com.
Kentucky will send block of marble for that
monument.--L Louisville Jour Commerce.
eu- Virginia will do her duty and send another
block Vindicator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
REPUBLICAN, VINDICATOR
~~~,e,.~->>~
BY STEVENSON & c4ETGER.
TERM MS,

TERMS.
The "VlNDICATOR"is published weekly,
at So a year, in advance, or 81 so, if payment is
delayed beyond the expiration of that year. No
subscription received for a 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 DO inserted at ST. per square, of thirteen
lines less, for three insertions, and IS 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 subscr
bers, shall have the sixth copy, gratis.
V. b. PALMER, is agent for the ssvindicator'
for the cities of Philadelphia, New York & Boston
..Yindicator'' for the city of Baltimore.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
sctooIpoY,s oursr1oNs.--Three boy

ScnooLDo4's QuEsT1oNs.--Threeb boys at
school, learning their catechism, the one asked
the other how far he had got to which ne an
swered, Pm at the state O. sin and misery. lie
which he replied ssPm Just at eirectual calling"
They were both very anxious, of course, to learn
how far he was himself and having asked him,
lie answered, Past redemption "
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

A farm is advertised for sale in the town Of
Pompey, one mile and quarter southeast of the
village of Manus Square on the road to Fabius,
by Pompey centre. A good chance for a Gro.
man Consult (Post,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

KEEN RnroRr.-Itis said that Dung clergy
man called on DR.. Dwight for advice as 70 the
best method of treating q very difficult and alb
struse point of mental philosophy, upon prepar-
inc a sermon. ~ cannot give yon information
on the subject" the doctor replied ;''f am not
familiar with such topics, leave them foy
Young men,"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

An excellent old lady, in describing fearful
event of her life when She was run away with,
in two-horse vehicle, wound up by saying
that she 'put the firmest reliance on Providence,
until the breechmg broke, and then she gave
up"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

W 1t is estimated that upwards of thirty
thousand children, within the past fifty years,
have been chrislened George Washington.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

Did you ever want to borrow money offs friend
who had not s'ust at that morIeht lent all he bad
to somebody else 2"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

NJ "A FAcr.-The young man who has learn
ed trade has stll another thing to learn. II is
that If he would thrive he must work at it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

~ The man who has never taken news
paper was seen in Cincinnati lately. He was
inquiring the way TO the poor house
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
JOHN B. w WATTS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

LNROM the liberal support heretofore extended
IL to me, as a member of the bar, in the County
ofAugusta, encouraged to offer my profession
al services to the citizens Of Rockingham Highland
and Pocahontas. To the two first, in their respec-
tive quarterly and Circuit Superior Courts, and to
My Office is in the brick range, second room from
the north end, On the east OF the Courthouse
square, in Stanton.
Feb. 4, lS50.-ly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

NJ If you wish to make a girl love you,
coax her to love some one else. 1t there be any
thing that woman relishes, it is to be contrary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
LAND FOR SALE.

Y WISHto sell privately the Tract Of Land on
which reside, being in the County of Augusta.
and in the neighborhood of Greenville, and con-
tanning by estimation
200 .GCAeES,
be the same more or less-the South River pas
ses through this land, and the improvements are
good. There is also 141 ACRES of Pine Land
which will be sold separate or with the above
tract to suit purchasers.
WILLIAM S. HAWPE.
December 81, 1849.-tf.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01

" AS dog without teeth, SO is poor man
who contends with a rich one.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
THE NEW FIRM.

YyHE undersigned having associated themselves
4 together as Apothecaries and Druggists,
would respectfully solicit the patronage of their
friends and the public generally. They will al
ways keep on hand a fresh and well selected
eRW2A stock of Drugs, Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye
a the latest and most approved Patent
q Remedies, and a general assortment of
FANCY ARTICLES, SOAPS, PERFUMERY,
&C., &c.
All orders from Country Merchants and Ply
sioians, will be promptly attended to-
9 A. d. WREN,
G.. X. HARPER,
c. N. KINNEY
January 81, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-01
G.. WI. H. d W I'm G.,
AMM0RMEX AT LAW,
STANTON, VA

bTAUNTUN, IA
VKTILL practice in the different Courts of Au-
w gusta, Albemarle and Nelson Business en-
srusted to him will be faithfully and promptly at
tended to.
o. He may at all times be found at the Clerks
Office of the Superior Court
Dec. "a, lS49.-ly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

SUR BUiLDlsG IN OREGON. From
private letter, received at this Office, un-
der date OF milwaukee,, Oregon. Oct. |.
we learn that one OF our New England
ship and steamboat builders, Mr.. vii.
liam l.. Hanscom, who, within q few
years past, has built several fine steam
boats and ships in Newburyport, this
State, and Portsmouth, N. H. is now
constructing steamboat, l60 feet long,
"a feet wide, and IL ieer deep in Or
egon, tor Lott Whitcomb & Co. to run
on The Columbia River The ship-yard
is established on the Wiilamett River,
at Milwaukee, II small, but enterprising
and rapidly growing town at the head
OF ship navigation on that river, and
eight miles from Oregon City.
The facilities for ship building at Mil
waukec are considered equal ifnot SUI
perior, to those OF any port in the United
States.
The keel Of the steamer now building
there is all in one piece. The tree from
which il was taken was cut within few
rods Of the yard, and measured l2l feet
to the first limb, and at l55 feet inches
it was cut of, and hewn out by Ii in
ches. There are two saw mills adjoin-
ing the ship-yard, constantly employed
in getting out timber for the ship-build-
ers. The land at Milwaukee, ana in its
vicinity, is excellent as may be seen by
the heavy growth Of pine, fir. oak, cedar
and hemock timber standing thereon -
The climate is delightful. being, for the
most Of the time, like our "lndian Sum
mcr"
Oregon is fast becoming populated
with hardy, active, and enterprising
people. who will ere long supply Cali
iornia, and most ofthc inhabitants Of the
Pacific ocean, with ships and vegetable
produce Her timber land, fertile soil,
and the character of her citizens, bespeak
for her an enviable reputation among the
civilized nations of the world.-BOsion
Chroa.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

Men AND THINGS IN CALiroRslA "A
California correspondent of the New
York Express furnishes "A number of j.
TENS of interest, from which we extract
the following:
The Governor Of this State came 10
Suffers Fort, u pcnniless udvcnturcr
less than twoycars ago. lie Iad in with
young Su,tcr and laid out this town. and
got one quarter of the lots ior doing it.
It brought him an immense fortune
which he has since spent, and now he
talks of rcsigning. The Lieut.. Cover
nor is broken upauc,ioncer of this city.
The Chief Justice, who is broker on
Front street, (thc Lcvee) told inc ycstcr-
day, that he had made up his mind to
resign.
While my hand is in may as we'll
furnish you some more items of "tohcr
side" California fortunes. a yonng gen
tleman sold out his interest in Il banking
and u real estate firm to his partner, for
some S50o000, married a pretty wife,
and started for New York, with some
$4,000, to enjoy his otium cmm dgni-
tate ; leaving the balance oithe money to
be sent after him in monthly instruments
Our friend is now on his way back to
California to look after the balance ofhis
instruments presume. The purchaser
of his interests having failed for S 400,
600, leaving our rich cxpcclant in the
last class of creditors And what is
worse, his name still remains OH some
of the paper Of the concern, But this is
not the whole extent of the evil: the es-
tate consisted principally in city proper
ty, and the firm is taxed - per cent. on
the whole amount at fancy prices. But
never mind, the young man has his
health and business character and habits
left to him, and he is as rich as when two
years ago, he drove an OK team to Cali
iornia for his passage.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21
Approved July 20, 1859,


AN ACT for the relief Of Joseph 7
Williams.
(SEc. l) BE it enacted by the Senate
and House Of Representatives Of the
United States Of America in Congress
ass mblcd, That the entry of the south
west quarter Of section twenty five, in
township number thirteen, north, Of
range ten east, in the district Of lands
subject to sale at Helena, in the State
of Arkansas. by Joseph p. Williams, Of
the county Of Mississippi and State IA
iorcsaid, he and tie same is hereby CON
frmcd: PrOridcd That before this act
shall take effect. the said Joseph p. VIII
llams shall render to the Commissioner
OF the General Land Office Chociaw
certificate number thirteen and Chcro-
kee pre-emption certificate number eigh-
ty-cight, or in such manner a. the said
Commissioner shall direct, secure the
Government against the validity Of the
same. and prove, also, that there are no
conflicting claims 10 said land.
Approved July 20, 1880.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

MovE ON.-lf you arc ever 10 be any,
thing. you must make beginning; and
make it yourself. The world i. getting
100 prariicnl 10 help drones and p sh
them along where there is busy hive
Of workers, who if anything live too
fast. You must llt up your own feet.
and you have pair OF clogs on which
clattcr about your heels, they will sc on
be worn oil and left behind in lho dusty
pathway. Mark out the line which you
prefer let truth be the object glass, hon
esty the surveying chain, and eminencc
the level with which you lay OIL, your
field and thus prepared with prudence
on one arm and perseverance on the 9th
er, you need fear no obstacle. DO not be
afraid TO take the first step. Boldnees
will bcgct assurance, and the first step
will bring you so much nearer the sec
ond, Blu, if your first steps should break
down try again. 1t will be surcr and
safer BY the trial. Besides, if you never
move, you will never know Your own
power. A man standing and declaring
his inability TO walk, without making the
effort, would be a genera! laughing stock
and so, morally, is the man, in our o.
pinion, who will not test his own moral
and intellectual power, and then greatly
assure us that he has ''no genius" 4" or mo
capacity. A man with seeing eyes
keeping them shut, and complaining
that he cannot see, is the trumpeter Of
his own inability.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

ScoTTs WEEKLY PApRR.--Thc Levi
anthan Philadelphia Family Newspaper
is now the largest, cheapest, and besd
Journal published in the United States.
The very best Writers Of America an
Europe contribute to its columns.
During the past five years "Scottf
Weekly Paper" has met with universal
favor at the hands of all classes OF the
community, and the proprietor spares
neither exertion, nor expense to render
itsupcrior il ilt every respect. The sub
scripion with costly premium, is $500
year, and Il great deduction in price
is made 10 clubs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
BY AUTHORITY.

AN ACT for the relief of Smith and
Hersey.
(SEc. ~ BE il enarfed By Me Senate
and House Of Representatives, offhe Uni-
ted States Of america il Congress as
scmbied That the Secretary Of the
Treasury b., aud he hereby is, nuih,r'
colled AMI given up. three several bonds
given to the United States for the pay
mcnt Of duties. at the port oi Portland
aud Ealmouth on merchandise imported
BY Smith and Ilcrscy OF the city OF
Portland. in Maine, ~ wit the first mum.
bcred twcntv-iour, signed by Smith and
Hersey and Lewis Mitchell, and dated
March eighth. eighteen hundred and
ioriy-cight, on which is due and unpaid
the sum of one thousand and Glty-iour
dollars and eight cents; the second, num-
bcred twenty-eight, signed by Smith
and Hersey and Iii Sargent, and dated
March eleventh, eight ell hundred and
iorty-cight, on which is due and unpaid,
the sum of four hundred and nineiy-iour
dollars and iorty-eight cents the third,
numbered ninc,y-three. signedby Smith
and Hersey and Nathaniel Gordon, and
dated June third, eighteen hundred and
forty-eight, on which is due and unpaid.
the sum of five hundred and eight dol
lars and twenty cents, making in the ag-
gregate the sum OF two thousand and tii-
ty-six dollars and seventy-six cents,
which bonds were given for the duties
on three cargoes Of rnollasses, imported
by Smith and Hersey, in the brig Elmi-
ra and barquc Maria IIersey six hun
drcd and seven hogsheads thereof, OH
which the duties amount TO the said sum
ftwo thousand and fiity-sx dollars and
scventy-sx cents, having been destroy
cd by fire on the ninth day of January.
eighteen hundred and iorty-nine, while
in warehouse, and under the exclusive
control of the Government: Prorided
That satisfactory evidence shall be pro-
duccd to the Secretary of the Treasury
OF the destruction of the said moasscs as
aforesaid.
ADproyed Nav 23 1870
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

RopBERY.-Thc iron safe Of Russell
NJ. Larncd commission merchant, No.
Is South Water street, was robbed Of
one thousand dollars in bank bills on
Friday night last, probably by some
one who secreted himself in the store,
before il was closed the evening previous
Mr.. Larncd placed the money in the safe
on Friday afternoon, but does not reccol'
lect what disposition he made OF the key
1, was found IN the sale lock in the NOR
ming, and was probably taken from the
de k, or some other place where Mr.. l..
had thoughtlessly left it, by the robber,
before secre,ing himself in the store
Prov. Post.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

States, from the eighth Of August, eigh-
teen hundred and thirty-seven. to Feb
ruary fourtcccn, eighteen hundred and
thirty-eight, by examining the proper
officers and ether persons, as well as the
proper rolls oi'he company to which he
belonged. And the Secretary Of the
Treasury is directed to pay, out oi amy
moneys in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, 10 saId Crews, surH sam
ofmoncy It's may be found his due Pro-
cnied, The same does not exceed lhe
sum ofeighry dollars, and the same .hal.
he in full o.' all claims by said Crews
against the United States.
Approved July Is, 1850.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21
T.lttG,

= In Tivc'ur, Goth inst., Mr.. William fatcman
IN the 18th ,sAi ni HE age
fulrral from his late residence in III crton, on
Sa urday at o'c ,cl Y. VI. Relation AID irichts
are invited t. attend without further notoe.
In Cilnark, LIST lust, Mr. Samuel Iilton, aged
6s years. lie went into his mill, tnd pvt gri't
at corn IN 10 9 ind. and whllc conver-lng with a
friend, almost immedittc, fell buck anI ,spucd.
In Cumberland. RI Nov. Iall Aamon Ses.
sion,. aged es. Massachusetts,, Vcrm' ut and
IN this town, llth inst, Viz. Jacob Y. C'srte,
aged 81 years
IN CaiIfornia, Sept. 1t,h, fsonird r. Amy,
son Of the late ylues Gould a my, Of Newport. X.
aged 81
In paw,mkc,, t3rh inst, Mr.. Danici Greene,
aged So years.
IN San FRANCESCA, SEPT. 18Th, VI. Fh'''r III
Chrsc. ~ Fan River. sg~I -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

MARRIAGE EXTRAORDINARY The Deaf
and Dumb Asylum in New York was
yesterday the scene ofthat mos, impor.
tant ceremony termed a wedSing and
strange to tell, not word was spoken
by the contracting parties, including the
Minister, Bride and Bridegroom, they
being all mutes--- the mystic language
Of the fingers being substituted for that
of speech. They seemed deeply i'm
pressed with the solemniiy Of the occa-
sion, and conducted themselves most be-
comngly. A, the conclusion of the scr-
cmonics the parties were addressed by
the President, in what appeared to Ills to
b. strong ajuraton to the new married
couple, IFS to the duties they had mutual
ly bound themselves to fulfil towards
each other, under tho new and important
obligations they had avowen. They re-
ceived the congratulations Of their friends
with an earnest feeling of great scnsibil-
y.--Sdntldd
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21

MECHANICS & &MAKuGAcruRERs' As
SO ciATios.-We learn from tho Lecture
Committee connected with this deserv-
edly popular institution, that their ar
Engagements for their usual course Office
lures are nearly complete, and thatt ick-
cts will be ready for the public in the
course Of the coming week Of which no
lice will be given in our advertising col.
umns. The Course OF Lectures will
commence Friday evening Nov. Goth.
the opening one by the Rev. Frederick
II. Hedge, Of Providence. The follow
ing gentlemen are expected TO lecture
this season before the Association Rev.
John Lord Of Mass President Woods,
Oi Bowdoin College Rev. z. II. Chap
in, OF New York.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-11-21
AN ACT for the relief Of Richard II

AN ACT for the relief Of Richard III.
Barrett.
(SEc. ~ BE i, enlcted by the Sen
ate and House OF Representatives Of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That Richard II, Barrett
shall be entitled TO the northeast quar-
ter, section twcnty-eighth, township ten,
~outh range twenty-six east ; in the 81.
Augustine distric, in the State of Flori-
da Propiied, That it shall not inter-
lerc with any other private claimant,
and that patent for the same shall be
issued accordingly.
Approved July 90, 1850