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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
AT POlT-REPUBLIC.

A joint celebration by the Odd Fellows, Sons
Of Temperance and Cadets Of Temperance came
off in Port Republic, on Thursday. The day
was pleasant and the arrangements of such .
character as TO do credit to the members OF these
Orders at Port Republic. At about ~ O'Clock
the procession formed headed by the Mt. Craw-
ford Band, and proceeded to the Church, where
a truly able and eloquent address on the subject
of Odd Fellowship was delivered by John L.
Peytcn, Esq, of Stanton. We will not pre-
tend to give an adequate idea Of Mr. P's address,
suffice it to say, that it was commensurate with
what we expected of gentlemen Of the attain
ments Of Mr.. Peyton.
Rev. Mr.. Gibson followed Mr.. Peyton in an
address upon the subject of the Order of Sons Of
Temperance. His address was very appropriate.
After the exercises at the Church were con-
cluded, large number of the members of the
different Orders took dinner with Mr.. Lee, who
had provided sumptuous entertainment for the
occasion.
Thus ended this celebration, and more pleas
ant one we have seldom enjoyed. We trust its
effects may be seen in innumerable accessons
to the Orders engaged in it.-Rock. Reg. Aug 81.
70 We understand a copy of the address by
Mr.. PsyToN, has been solicited for publication.
and we are sorry to learn that the author de-.
clines furnishing copy, because we believe the
publication of such an address as this is repre-
sented to have been, would be Of service to the
Order Vim.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
F. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
sTAUN TON;
.Noasetay .Xos'ais,g, Sept. ..
THE CONVENTION DELroATEs.

We are not able yet to publish list Of The
members elect to the Virginia State Convention
and to classify them, either politically, or as Re-
formers though enough is known to state that
there will be a handsome majority of Democrats
and very large majority Of thorough Reformers
in that body. Our Wing friends are little too
conservatives or little too distrustfu of the peo
pie to enrust them with the management Of
their own affairs, hence but a small number of
conservatives will find their way into the Con-
vention, because the people were unwilling to
entrust them. An effort is being made by the
anti-reformers, to impress the public mind with
the idea that certain distinguished member e.
lect, who is SO near right that he might as well
be arrcng, will be President of the Convention
They are calculating without their host No
halfway reformer will fill that chair certain.
The Hon. JOHN Y. Mason, who, we understand,
is thorough reformer, would make All able pre-
siding officer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
DEALING WITH SLAVES.

The attention Of the community is invited to
the following provisions of our mew code. with
reference to traficking or dealing with Slaves
l.. If any person sell wine, ardent spirits, or
any mixture thereof or any other Intoxicating H.
quor, to slave, without the written consent OF
his master, he shall forfeit to the master four
times the value OF the thing sold, and also pay
a fine of twenty dollars,
2. Ifany person buy or receive from, or sell
to a slave, without his masters consent, any
other article or commodity whatever he shall for.
felt to the master four times the value of such
article or commodity, and also pay fine not
exceeding twenty dollars
8. 1T the offender against either of the two
preceding sections be licensed ordinary keep.
er, merchant, hawker or pedlar, in addition to
the other penalties prescribed by said sections,
his license shall be revoked
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
New ORLEANS, August 81, 1850.
Impertast and Interesting from Texas.


The Texas Governors message was referred
10 a commi tsse of both houses-12 in the Senate
and 81 in the House. The first resolution, pas
sed unanimously by the committee, was as fol-
lows That Texas will maintain the integrity
of her boundaries at all hazard. On the 18th a
bill was introduced in the Senate authorizing
the Governor to raise five regiments of 1000 men
each-the pay same as the United States troops
of the same class; each volunteer furnishing his
own horse and arms. The bounty, half Sec
ton OF land for three months service; whole
section for six two sections for twelve months
The Governor is authorized to command person.
ally.
Captain Love has returned from an exploring
expedition up the Rio Grade. He assembled L.
400 miles with keel boat, and reports steam
Indian depredations, murders, &C., continue.
The papers notice several sk,rmishes with our
troops
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

A VICTIM TO THE CALIFORNIA GOLD MANIA
In the great California gold lottery, how many
stake life and happiness, and finally lose both.
The following statement may serve as warn
ing to some who are about to leave good homes
here, and induce them to pause and ponder:
"SulclDE. "a gentleman, of the name OF
Trip, from Westport, Mass, who came here
from the States in the balque Otranto, by occu-
patton farmer, about iofty.fve years of age,
recently returned from the Southern mines, and
threw himself from vessel into Stockton slough
between ten and eleven O'Clock on Saturday
night. He had been laboring under depression
hopes in this county, and from his extreme an a'x:
iSety respecting his family, who reside in the
States.N
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

The NatioaM IatelHgenccr mentions the sim
gnlar fact that George Washington Parke Curtis,
his respects to Mr. Fillmore, the thirteenth Presi-
dent ct the United States and that he had sha-
ken hands with every man who had worn the
honor. Perhaps there is no other man in the Uni.
ted States who can say the same. May he long
live to see the succession of many others From
the health he enjoys and the energy which he
now, displays, we have 10 doubt he will be able
to congratulate the next democratic Presiden. of
the United States, who will succeed the present
dynasty in ls52.-Union.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
CLEVELAND, ONO, Aug. 80.
arrest and Escape of a Mail Robber.

General Hinton, the agent for the Ohio Stage
Company, was arrested on Wednesday, charged
with having robbed the United States Mail on
the 18th inst, between GAINESVILLE and Wheel
ing, of large sums of money. Although he was
watched during the night by three officers, he
succeeded in making his escape yesterday morn
made for his apprehension, and reward of five
hundred dollars has been offered for his arrest
and confinement in any Jail in the United States
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

The PRINTERS in Washington want $l2 per
week-forsy cents per thousand for day work
and fifty for night. The printers in Philadel.
phia have obtained their new scale of prices
from the proprietors of all the daily papers, aud
the weeklies, with two exceptions, have ac-
cepted the scale, and about two-,hirds of the
book and job offices have done the same Their
aUnion" numbers AGO. and it was also unani.
mously resolved that,
SIN no case shall members of this Union work
in any office, after the ed day of September 1850,
where hands are employed who refuse to Join
the Union, and should any member do so, he
shall be fined or expelled, at the option Of the
Union.n
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

Nor TO Be BEAr.-Rebecca Smith of the town
OF Henderson, jefferson county, N. T., relict Of
Ahira Smith, deceased, has spoiled and quilted
the yarn for 1 900 yards of clo:h, knit 60 pairs
of stockings within the last ten months, besides
attending to her household duties, usually max
this at the age of 80 years in February nex,.-,
Girls do you hear that
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
THE RAIL ROAD DEPOT.

The site for the Rail Road Depot has been de-
fini,ively fixed upon: and will be located few
yards beyond the Bridge above the Jail. 1t EN-.
braces three acres about one-haf of which is on
the side Of the hill--the other halt in the mead
ow belonging to A. H. H. STUART, Esq. The
price OF the ground, we understand, was agreed
upon by three Gisinteres;ed persons at $3.50.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

A MORAL DRAwN.--The New York Journal
OF Commerce draws from the solemn scenes Of
Friday, in the execution of Prof. Webster, some
lessons of instruction TO the community The
duty Of every man is living within his means
of being honest and economical, Of keeping out
OF debt, and of governing and controlling his
temper, is very well inculcated by the Journal,
waited position in society is neither security a.
gainst crime nor it's punishment
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
OUR SCHOOLS.

The different Schools in this place common
ced their Sessions Oh Monday last. The Viz
ginia Female Institute, under the charge of the
Rev. Mr. PH1LLlys-the Augusta Female Semi
nary, under charge of the Rev Mr.. CAMPBELL
the Wesleyan Female Institute, under the charge
OF the Rev. JAMES McCAvLEy. A provoking de-
lay in the erection OF the new buildings design.
ed exclusively for this latter School, has compell-
ed the Principal to commence the Session in the
M. E. Church, bat it is hoped this inconvenience
will soon be obviatea, and that the pupils will
be accommodated i'll their own commodious
edlhce, now in rapid progress Of completion
This Seminary Of Learning, after short sus-
pension, lowing to the want of sufficient build
ing,) is under the special care of the Methodist
E. Church, and re. opens under fattering anspi-
ces. The o.her Female Summaries, (the Viz.
glna Female Institute; especially, )has full class
es, and are uHder the charge of Instructors, emf
nent in their profession. Of male Schools there
are three of high oraer-the Stauntoh Acade-
envy, under the charge of its former able and
accomplished Principal, L. WADDELL, ESQ.,
the Classical and Mathematical School of Mr..
PIKE PowERs-and the Classical and Mathemat-
ical School, lately commenced by Mr.. huLrM,
gentleman highly recommended as Teacher
These Schools are well attended, and the class
es are rapidly filing up. There are other
Schools, of a minor grade, in our town, which
are filled with smiling little faces, and supplied
with good and experienced Teachers. No town
=.
and the salubrity of the clmate-the morals of
the town-and the eminence of the Teachers
present inducements to persons abroad who are
DESTROYS of giving to their sons, daughters and
wards, a finished education, rarely equalled.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

WOULDN'T TELL HER Active areinformed
says the New Haven Journal, that only one per-
son calling herself lady, has refused to tell the
U. ). Marshal her age, and to give the required
information on other topics which the census
law requires him to procure. Besides rendering
herself liable to fine of $3.50, she has been re-.
ported 10 the government as being so years old.
The ladies must own up once in ten years,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

A DEMOCRATIC BANK.--Vault-Moth Earth,
Exchanges-the transplantings of the nursery
and garden.
Deposites-Happiness sobriety, and manly
independence.
Assets--smiling fields waving with good
harvest.
Liabilites-Gndebted to God alone, who sends
the sunshine and the rain
Dvdends--Health, wealth and honest pa,ri.
otto hearts,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
ACCIDENT AT THE TUNNEL

We understand, that on Tuesday last, a por-
tion OF the earth at this work caved in and bu-
ried two of the hands, Qrishmen,) under its
crushing weight Every effort was made to ex-
tricate them, but not in time to save life-they
were both killed, almost instautaneously.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

" Our quill has been in such constant exer
else for some weeks past, that we hope Our read
ers will excuse the lack OF editorial matter this
week. We are little like the boy who excused
himself for bad spelling, by saying that nobody
could spell right with such a pen as he had !;
so we cannot write editorials with pen as bad
as we have al present. 1t must be reformed,
that's q fact
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

POPULATION OF HIGHLAND COUNTY.
Mr. F. H. HULL, who has just completed the
census of the county of Highland, reports the
number of white inhabitants at 3se2,-black
population, 1857.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

BEAUTIFUL SENTIMENr.-"lt is not in splen-
did governments, supported by powerful monopo-
lies and arstocratcal establishments, that the peo-
pie will find happiness or their liberties pro,ec-
ton but IN plain, system, void of all pomp--
protecting all and granting favors to none-dis-
pensing its blessings like the dews Of heaven un-
seen and unielt, save in the freshness and beauty
they contribute to produce, "-Jaeksoas
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

y The new three cent piece, lately author
lzed to be coined by Congress, has been issued
from the mint in Philadelphia. contemporary
says it is a beautiful coin having on one side
the words "United States of America, )" in which
IS circular wreath, including the numerals ZIP
with the word 'ELiberty," and surrounded with
rays. Underneath the cap are the figures 1850,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
IMPROVEMENT.

We are pleased to see that preparations are
being made to pave the sidewalks along the
Courthouse square-an improvement much
needed
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
GODEY'S LADY,S BOOK.

For October, has been received. This splendid
periodical is great favori,e with the Ladies,
and we have no doubt will remain SO, as long as
Mr.. Cooley is at the head of the periodical press.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

WuIe CoNsIsTENcy-W Gen. Taylor was
elected 9, to the ,precidency, the Wings boosted
that we should have mo- party administration.
that he should be the President Of the whole
country; and not Of a mere party. Now, how
ever, since Mr. Fillmore's accession to power,
they congratulate the country that we shall have
genuine Whag administration. Oh Consis-
tency, thou art indeed jewell Elisabeth City
Pioneer
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
Correspondence of the Baltimore SUM-

WARRINGTON, sept a, 1850.
7hs Tsza, Boundary Bill lost-Propo,itions for
Recons'derotion---Another Omnit~s-Mcssrs.
Clay and Footc, &c.
The Texan Boundary Bill has been rejected
by the House, and by The decisive vote Of 100
hundred votes against the bill. never encour-
aged the public to believe that it would pass
not even In connexion with the New Mexican
Bill, and much less by ITSELF The votes against
the Dill, as separate measure, corresponded
very nearly with the original estimate which
was made OF the strength and sources of tho on
position to it.
AS the majority against the two bills combn.
ed was only eight, another attempt will be made
will pc made TO reconsider the vote rejecting
the bill will be made and probably carried, for
the purpose OF committing the bill. Had the
motlon TO reconsider been persisted in to-day it
would have been lost. The reason whv tbink
It will be committed is, that when the vote was
first taken to-day OH the motion to commit there
was majority of twelve to fifteen for it. But
several members were induced before the vote
Was declared, but after it was known, to change
their votes and thus the majority was reduced
to two.
Subsequently the motion to commit failed by
majority Of only two. 1t was rejected in order
10 enable the House to "face the mrsic.n If
Mr.. Boyd's amendment had passed, adding the
New Mexican Blk to the Texan bill, the two
s sllls would %. have passed conformity by the same
vote. Tactics will now be put in requsition to
set up this small omnibus again.
Many members think that 10 commit the bill
will be, at this stage of the session, to defeat it.
Some suppose that this and that alteration of the
boundary will strengthen the bill The line of
thirty-three is mooted by some Northern men.
The line of s6 80 would satisfy some Southern
men. The Rio Grande line, without the ten
millions, some thinks as Mr. McLane announ-
ced s.day, will pass the bill. MI McLane &C.
ted wisely in discarding all these experiments
and trying the strength Of the bill as ii was.
Whether the small omnibus passes or not, it
is quite certain that the House will pass the
same bill for the settlement of the boundary
question.
Mr.. Clay and Mr. Foote watched the proceed
lnes OF the House to-day with great interest,"
There was no confusion, but much anxiety on
Inc part OF Inc members. Ion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09

u A few years ago, the independent treasu-
ry was horrible monster. It had at least seven
heads and eleven horns-and the number Of its
hoots--God only knows. 1t was to ,rample
down, according to whig logic, evory interest
in the land. The bankers would be compelled
10 ''close doors, and the manufacturers to "shut
up shop" Ruin and Bankruptcy, would be the
inevitable fate of the merchants and farmers.-
Regardless of these evil and dsinterestod prophe-
cies, the democracy passed the bill into a law,
and what has been its practical operation? 1t
has worked so admirably and so eminenty sat-
istactory to the Whole country, that none Of its
former adversaries are bold enough to rise in
Congress and propose its repeal. Even the Gal.
Phins cannot muster up courage sufficient, 10
a proud monument of the wisdom Of the demo-
cratic policy, and there it will stand ky. Yeo
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-09
The following is the vote in the Senate on III

The following is the vote in the Senate on the
passage of tho Fugitive Slave Bill
YEAs.-Messrs. Atchison, Badger, Barnwen,
Bell, BARREN, Butler, Davis Of Mississippi,
Dawson, Dodge Of Iowa, Downs Foote, Hous-
ton, Hunter, Jones, King, Mangum, Mason,
Pearce Rusk, Sebastian, Soule, Spruance Stur-
geon, Turney, Underwood, Wales, and Yulee.-
81.
NAys.-Messrs. Baldwin, Bradbury, Chase,
Cooper, Davis, OF Massachusetts, Dayton, Dodge
OF Wisconsin, Greene; Smith; Upham, Walker,
and Winthrop-12.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-07-26
Mr. Foote appealed to him 10 with

MIR. Foote appealed to him 10 with
draw it.
Mr.. Hale declined.
Mr.. Webster began to say some
thing.
Mr.. Berrien-I call the Senator to
order.
Mr.. Hale, in compliance with Mr..
Foote'S request, said he would with
draw his motion to lay on the table;
uut gave notice that tomorrow he
would make it if he could get the
floor, and would not withdraw it for
any one.
Mr.. Webster said when he rose
and was called to order by the gentle
man from Georgia, his purpose was
to request the Senator from New
Hampshire to withdraw his motion,
and he was not aware there was
anything disorderly in that. He
wished TO express some general
views on the subject of the bill, and
gave his reasons for supporting it.
This was not suitable time for
tins purpose, as an amendment was
pending, but ii was made suitable by
the menace just given by the honora-
bic member from n III. that he would
as soon as he could get the floor,
move to lay the bill on the table. Mr..
Webster was about to proceed,
when he gave way TO Mr.. Badger,
and the bill was postponed until ID
o'clock tomorrow.
Mr.. Webster and Mr.. Foote laid
,-ome amendment on the table.
MIR. Webster gave notice Of a bill
to erect monument in the Congress
burial ground to the memory of Zach
airy Taylor; late President of the
United States.
The Senate passed a few minutes
IN Executive session, and then adj
journed.-Ralt. Sur.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-07-26

A HUGE IMpLEMENT.-On board
the bark Robert, which arrived here
on Wednesday from Liverpool, is a
ponderous steam hammer, sent out
to the order of Mr.. Anes, an extern
sive iron manufactures ofConnecticut
1t was made by Mr.. Nasmyth, of Liv-
erpool, and is said to be the largest
ever manufactured by him. 1t weighs
about fourteen thousand pounds, and,
with all its fixtures complete, will
weigh more than thirty tons.--N. Y.
Star.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-07-26

DEATH OF THE SIAMEsE Twins
The Paris Journal dies Debats an
nounces the death of the Siamese
Twins. They died in England, of
marasmus. The London Medical
Times says post mortem examina-
ton proved what has been constantly
supposed by the faculty, viz: that the
two cavities of the abdomen commu-
nicated by means of the hollow liga-
ture which united them; and that the
liver of the twins were connected by
a membrane bride about halt an inch
thick.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1850-07-26
* cow EE COU RIER.
Friday, July DC, 1850.

With view of accommodating our S.
scribcrs who live at distance, the follow 2
gentlemen are authorized and requested to
act as agents in receiving and forwarding Sub
criptions to the KEowEE COURIER, viz:
MAJ. w. S. GRESHAM, at West Union.
EDWARD HuGHss, Esq, Horse Shoe.
L. =. WERNER, Esq, Bachelors Retreat
NJ. +. MlrcHELL, Esq. Pickcnsville.
j. f. HAGoop Twelve Mile.
j.. T. WEBB for Anderson District
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have others to follow his example,
opposedit.
What say you to this, gentlemen,
is not Pickens on rising ground?
What more wholesome rule than
this could be adopted! For who is
capable of teaching who is not him
selfinstructed, and who so well in
structed as he who is convcrsant
with the principles, and deeply inn
bued with the spirit of our holy re-
ligion; and who adds to his knowl-
edge an acquaintance with all that
is going on in the great world around
him!
The SCHOOL FELLow.-This char
ming little Magazine, July number,
has been received from Walker g.
Richards, Charleston.
Professor Webster, it is reported
in the Boston papers, is to be hung
in October next.
The WEATHER,-Floods of rain
fell in this place on Tuesday last,
since when it has been quite cool for
the season. We have had an album
dance ofrain throughout this and the
preceding month, and the corn crops
are said to be very promising.
The CABINET.-Since going to
press we learn that quite a change in
the appointment of President FIJI
more's Cabinet has taken place The
former announcement, we suppose,
must have originated in telegraphic
or some other kind of mistake. We
now state, upon reliable authority;
that the following gentlemen have
been nominated by the President as
his Cabnet-sent to the Senate and
confirmed by that body. The nomi-
nation of Mr.. Webster was confirm
ed instantly and unanimously:
Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts,
Secretary of State.
Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
j. A. Pearce, of Maryland, Secre-
tary of the Interior.
w. A. Graham, of North Carolina
Secretary of the Navy.
J. A. Bates, of Missouri, Secretary
of War;
Nathan X. Hall, of New-York,
Postmaster General.
J. j. Crittenden, ofKentucky, At
torney General.