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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-20

he third course in February by Prof BENJAMN SILL
MAN Senior of Yale College. The subject will be a CON
depsed sketch the Structure of the Globe Introductory
10 The history of Vegetable and Animal Life as it Is re-
corded in the solid strata beginning with the earliest forms
Of esetencS and ending with Ian. The Work and the
Word of God will be shown 10 be consistent and each
beautifully to confirm the other,
Programmes of ench Of ese may be obtained at
tho Institute GORHAM d. ABBOTT Principal
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-20

RFASSIC BATTS.-300 bales best quail
I'VE ity for sale by NEshnTH CO so and 50 Pine-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-20

TZ ENTUC KY JEANS.-50 cases mixed,
IN for sale by Io5l NESMITH co. 50 and 81 Pne-st.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-20

EyLANNELS.-l20 bales scarlet, for sale
Il by [o5l NESMITH K co. 50 and 81 Pine-si.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.

A petition to the Governor Of Massachusetts,
is in circulation in Philadelphia, to the following
effect -
The undersigned citizens of Philadelphia, hav-
ing as they hope, without prejudice tor or against
the accused, carefully read the testimony produced
by the Commonwealth against DIR. John w.
Webster, of Boston and that that oiiered on ne
half of the prosecution was insufficient to justify
conviction, and that the whole as submitted,
was sufficient to raise reasonable doubt, to the
benefit of which the prisoner should have been en-
titled would earnestly pray that the clemency Of
the Executive and of the Council Of the State OF
Massachusetts might be extended to him.
A letter from New York 10 the Philadelphia
inquirer, says:
The telling of disapprobation in reference to the
verdict in the Webster case in Boston, is becom-
inc stronger and stronger by the hour. When 1t
was first received our citizens were astounded and
Supplied. They are now recovering themselves
and beginning to express their adherence of 1t IN
the loudest manner. They say it is of no conse-
quence whether DR.. Webster is guilty or not OF
the crime He has, they say, been convicted on
insufficient evidence that he had not been con
vcted according to law, and, therefore, that he
should be pardoned Internationally, or new trial
should be granted. Petitions are in circulation
here PRAYING his Excellency, Gov. Briggs, to take
this view OF the case, and to act accordingly. Ii
is expected that it will be signed by at least 30
00O persons in this city.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
From the Baltimore Sun.
ARRIVAL OF THE CHEROKEE.
LATER FROM CALTFORNIA--MORE
GOLD, SIC.
Nr,u Vopp Anril <

New YoRK, April S, A. M.
The Steamer Cherokee arrived here this morn
ing from Chagres, with one million one hundred
and fifty eight thousand dollars worth of gold dust,
besides halfa million belonging to passengers.
The steamer Cherokee brings the California
mails, which will reach Baltimore to-morrow.
The Cherokee brings 50 passengers.
The arrival of the steamer Oregon, at Panama,
brings San Francisco papers to the LIST of March.
The Tennessee arrived at Panama on the 18th Of
March.
Business at San Francisco was brisk. Prices
Of produce and merchandise generally declining.
Real Estate was at stand lumber rapidly de-
cning.
Measures have been taken to guard against an
other overflow OF Sacramento city. The cost Of
the work will be about 81 900, O00
A large and destructive fire occurred at Chagres
on Saturday, March %. The greater portion Of
the town iras been reduced to ashes.
The dry season has commenced at the mines,
and mining has again fairly commenced, giving
quite an impulse to business.
American flour was selling at San Francisco at
$40 per Dbl cattle, $40 per head lumber, IT'S to
$3.50 per thousand
Pork, % $27 par bbl. mess beef, l2 Is.
Brandy, S. per case; gin, S..
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

From all accounts, Taylor and neutral,) the
Cabinet is on It's last legs. The Washington
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce says,
that a vast and combined effort is now being
made to induce Old Zack to remodel his Cabinet
that there is scarcely a Wing in Congress
who is not more or less dissatisfied with the pre-
sent Cabinet, and would like to have it broken
up, without reference to any particular indis-
cretion which they may have committed. The
Galphin case affords an opportunity to the mall
contents to strike at three Of the Cabinet, and
the Chickasaw case enables them to reach a
fourth-the Secretary of the Interior Gen.
Taylor has been made to believe that the minis
tiers are too greedy of personal gain. If he
clngs to his Cabinet, he will lose the friendship
and favor of many of his warmest and most use
full adherents You will, in day or two, have
occasion to notice strong manifestations of dis
satisfaction in the Wing ranks through acknowl-
edged organs of,he Wing parry.
4 few days since, Mr. Marshall Wing
member from Kentucky developed in his speech
the curious fact, that while Gen Taylor is for a
settlement of the slavery question his Cabinet
are opposed to it. The intimacy of Ewing with
Seward. after the latter's moral perjury, is Sc
yerely denounced. We may, therefore, look for
an early breaking up of the rickety concern the
present Regency.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
SINGULAR STATEMENT REhATIV f
TO TEEE MURDER OF DIR. P.aRANaAN

The rumor that DIR. Webster was discovered
over the dead body of DR.. Parhman by medical
student proves true. The student was returning
to the lecture room for his overshoes, and found
the door locked. He then went down thro' the
basement into the Tower laboratory, and passed up
stairs to enter the lecture room by DR.. Webster's
private door AS he got into the upper laboratory
he saw Dr. w. standing over the corpse of DR.. P.
Either by entreaty or threats, the student was in
duced 10 take solemn oath not to divulge what
he had seen, and the next day he left for home,
down east A short time since he was taken with
brain fever, and in his deliriLm raved about the
mysterious murder He called for clergyman,
and asked him If he was bound to keep such an
oath as he described
The result was that he divulged all to the min
lister, who came to Boston and Informed the gov
eminent, but it was too late to use the evidence.
2. S.--The name of tho medical student is
Hedges. He belongs in Brdgewater, and is the
son Of the minister. During the excitement and
trial he has been in Maine, but is now in Boston.
The report is on good authority,
V1s1r OF WEBsTEa's FAMILY.
DR.. Webster's family visited him this afternoon
and were left a few moments in his CELL The
interview was painful.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
April IL, 1850.
uANOTHEEI, RfCHMOND IN THE
E5EE.Hs95

IfAugusta is not represented in the next II
of Delegates, it will not be for want OF canai-
dates "Another Richmond is in the Held,
Capt JOHN B. FIRTH, of Middlebrook, and we
are authorized to make the announcement We
understand that all the other gentlemen consider
their chances of success as decidedly favorable,
and each has strong hopes of being elected, and
we presume the sirth gentleman concelves his
prospects to be as bright as either OF the others
notwithstanding he makes his appearance at
late hour, unless indeed, he has entered the held
for the purpose of stopping the carnage, and sa'
wing from political destruction particular friend
at the sacrifice even of his own political lite
Huzza for Middlebrook That town has can
didate for the Legislature. Oh! Waynesboro'
will we have to give you up? Can't you start
a candidate!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
BosroN, April 9

boSioi', "A Plii -.
In authentic version Of tie story about the .edi
cal Student relative 10 Professor Webster.
Doctor Beech of Park street church, states that
the circumstances which gave rise to the story of
the Student, respecting Professor Webster, are
substantially as follows
A gentleman residing in the vicinity of the
Medical College, saw, on the night of the 23d of
November, light in Professor Webster's room !;
this being something unusual, he obtained spy
glass, and on taking observation saw man in the
act of cutting upa human body. Surprising it to
be subject of anatomical dissection, and this be-
ing previous to the report of Dr. Parknan's dis
appearance, he took no further notice of It,
Doctor Beecher not feeling at liberty 10 conceal
anything that might be of Importance to throw
light on the case, went to the Attorney General
and Intercepted him alphabetically in regard to
the matter. Learning, however, by this interview
that the testimony would be inadmissible, he pur-
sued the subject no farther. These are the facts
Of the case as obtained directly from DIR. Beecher,
and the affair which gave rise to the story attribu-
ted to a student, heretofore published.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
+. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
S TAUN MT ON {:
.Yoasdesy e1gKos'as5sss, sgasr5z sas.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE,
SHELTON S. ABNEY, ESQ,
OF AUGUSTA.

~ We are authorized 10 announce 1oHa L,
PEYroN, Esq, as candidate 10 represent The
County of Augusta i'll the next House Oh Dele
gates of Virginia.
~ We are authorized to announce MAJ. j.
M. McCuE, as a candidate to represent the Coun-
ty of Augusta in the next House OF Delegates OF
Virginia,
We are authorized to aunouce CHAPMAN
JOHNSON, Esq, as Il candidate to represent the
County of Augusta in the next House Oh Dele
gates Of Virginia.
IT. Weare authorized to announce Maj.
Jas. WALLER, as a candidate TO represent the
County of Augusta in the next House OF Dele
gates of Virginia
" We are authorized to announce JOHN D.
JuBoprN. ESD, as a candidate 10 represent the
County of Augusta in the next House OF Dele
gates of Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
ENLARGEMENT OF THE VINDICATCR.

Intending as soon as our present stock OF pa
per is exhausted, which will be by the LIST July,
to enlarge the Vindicator considerably beyond
It's present size, and in order to enable US TO do
this, we make an appealto the Democrats OF the
counties Of Augusta; Bath, Highland, Pendleton,
Pocahontas. &C., to come to our aid, not by
wishing us success, but by helping to enlarge
our subscription list. We cannot give our per-
sonal attention to the procuring of subscribers
our whole time being employed in the concerns
of the office, and we must, therefore, rely on
our friends and the friends of the Democratic
cause, to aid us in this particular Wall they do
it, When we tell them, that to effect our plan,
we shall be at an expense of near -Four Hundred
Dollars, (having to purchase new press) It Is
important that we have considerable accesslons
to our list of patrons and we hope that none
who favor our enterprise will hold back until
the enlargement takes place, but send on their
names immediately-inde the success Of the
undertaking will depend upon the additional
support we may be able to get, and for this we
now appeal to the Democracy. We wish to
print paper that will be acceptable TO the DEM
oorats of Western Virginia, and will SO arrange
our paper as that the Agricultural, Political, Lit
erary and other tastes shall all be consulted,
while we will take especial pains in collecting
the NEWS OF THE DAY We are making
no promises that we do not intend faithfully to
perform, but to enable us to do this we rely upon
the cooperation and kind assistance of our gen
erous patrons, who can render us essential SER
vice if they will. With the view of carrying
| out our wishes, we most earnestly request all
who are indebted to this office to make prompt
payment of the small amount they owe us, and
hope they will not take it amiss if they are wait.
ed upon by our collectors money we
cannot accomplish our purpose-we shall neee
all the help we can get both in the way of mo
ney and subscribers and if we fail in making
our paper acceptable, it shall not be for want o
zeal.
We shall expect to hear cheering respons
from our patrons and others, and with their ali
hope soon to present them with a paper, whicl
for size shall compare favorably with the larges
in the State, and this, too, without any increas
i'll the price
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
TO THE People, OF AUG UsTA.

Fellow Citizens TO such of you as have
been attentive readers of the Spectator and Vim
dlcator, since my announcement as Candidate
for the House of Delegates, it is needless to say
that the Torn Clique, whose candidate ann
not, will spare no means to defeat my election.
do not complain at their course. have no
favors to ask at their hands, and no response
bilities to shun. 1t is my custom to speak my
mind freely upon public matters, and to the Ill.
diligence Of this habit | am probably indebted
for the distinction at present enjoy, OF being
the target at which they are leveing the al
tlllery OF their vengeance. Several OF them styl-
ing themselves "a Voter" "a Seeker after
Truth and Many Voters,o have pro2ounded
TO me numerous questions IN this week Spec'a-
tor and Vindicator, OF a public and private
nature, to which answers are most earnestly de.
sired by those anxious inquirers. AS they all
live in town, hope they will find it convenient
TO be present at the April Court, when shall
answer 10 the letter, every question they have
propounded till then | hope they can endure
the torture of suspense and keep their minds
undecided as to The candidate they will vote
for
AT the remaining precincts where am TO ad-
dress the people, shall not shrink from the dis
cussion of any question public interest
In regard to the character of the questions,
and the manner in which they are put, ! will
w" oiIly louoih tlttt ulcy DSeei 'A4'o'Hs'' S'A~
dence of aci!tuM and deliberate purpose to Gre.
ate a false impression to my prejudce-yet
shall ''bide my time" and answer them as above
indicated. ]. D. lMBODEN
April II, 1850
Spectator and Vindicator copy, unless by de-
ing so they should be compelled to crowd out
some original matter against me, which seems
to be more agreeable to them.
D- We can imagine no good reason why this
slap should be made at us by one who has no
claims upon our colamns We have not declined
publishing his Cards, and he has no right TO
complain if queries are propourded to him thro'
our paper, unless erefuse to publish his replies;
he first propounded interrogatories to the other
candidates, and most of the questions are also
propounded to them-if he is vulnerable as to
some of these queries it is no fault OF ours. II it
| is intended to intimate that "Town Clique"
had anything to do with the nomination of Mr..
ABSEy we have evidence to show shat ii is un-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
ASTOUNDING DISCLOSURES.

The morning papers state; that some astound-
ing disclosures will shortly be made, which Will
fearfully agitate the up town circles, and Place
gentlemen of high responsibility in an unenvia-
Bile position before the community 1t seems
that deep laid scheme to entrap certain veal
thy persons, was concocted by two men and
female, and successfully put into operation !;
and having got them in their power lage sums
of money were extorted; thousands CT dollars,
it is said to avoid disclosures which would have
laid themselves and families open to the fullest
disgrace. The subject, however, is now before
criminal court, and a full exposition cannot be
prevented.-N. Y. Nirrm.
We are in possession of the facts Of the case,
but cannot publish them at present; we may
state, however, that men have connived at the
criminal intercourse of their wives with rich
merchants themselves husbands and fathers,
and so planning it, as to detect the parties in fa-
grant delictu, and then extorting hush money, to
a very large amount. The demands OF the
scoundrels however have lately become so IN
reasonable that the guilty "parties" refused to
"shell out" ard an exposure is threatened.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
TIRE IN wAyNEsDoRoUGH.

On Saturday night last, stable aud granary
belonging to Mr.. DANIEL F1suBuRN, were de-
stroyed by Fire. Two Horses and much other
property were consumed in the flames The
stable of Mr.. GIBBS, Hotel-keeper, received ma
terial injury but his loss is not very great. Mr.
Fishburn's loss is estimated at $1,000. The fire
is supposed to have been the work of an incen-
diary, and it is to be hoped every effort will be
used to bring the scoundiel to punishment
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
new ORLEANS, April 9.
.qrrical Of the Steamer Ohio--.Aforc Gold.

.4rrical # tie Steamer Ohl0--y'70fc Cod.
The steamer Ohio, arrived here to day from
Chagres. She brings about one million dollars
worth of gold dust from California, but no later
news than that brought to New York, BY the
Cherokee ana Empire City.
[The above despatch left New Orleans yester-
day morning and was received here at O'Clock in
the evening" We would remark that the South
ern telegraph has been for sometime past, and is
now, working admirably and with much prompt
ness. Dispatches frequently come through from
New Orleans in few hours.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

DR. WEBsTER's RELIe1oN.-We are request
ed to state that the rumor in circulation yester-
day, that DR.. Webster had renounced Unitarian
ism and become all orthodox, is not true on the
contrary, DR.. Webster remarked to a gentleman,
Yesterday, that he never was more firmly con-
yinced Of the truth Of Untariansm than now J;
it affords relief and comfort to him In this most
trying period of his exisence.-Boston Bee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
TO The POLLS F.!

We take he liberty Of presenting 10 the PEG
pie Of Augusta as candidate for a seat III the
next House OF Delegates, SHELTON 5. AbNf-I,
ESD
OF one so we'll known, we feel it unnecessa-
ry to say anything by way of Introduction but
as MIR. ABNEY is absent at this time from the
countv, we deem it slue to hirGi and to the peo-
ole. OF whom he is one, to define his position,
while recommending him to their sutlrages
Upon all questions of Federal policy, SHELTON
S. ABNEY is firm and decided Democrat, aud
as such, we call upon every Democrat IN the
county, to remember the obligations ne owes his
party by giving him hearty support on the
day of election, (4th Thursday Ill Apnl.l We
would state, furthermore, that Mr.. ABNEf
warmly favors the call of Convention to reform
our present Constitution and abolish the abuses
which exist under tin other words, he Ii a
thorough going Reformer-and this he has been
for years his opinions are the result OF honest
convictions and Democratic instincts, they are
not the bantlings Of an hour,nor cherished Tor he
sake of a temporary popularity. But, lest we
should be regarded as dealing in vague generall-
ties, we come directly to the point. He tavoFs
/. The white basis as the basis OF representa-
ton.
2. The extension of the Right of Suffrage to
every free white male citizen 81 years OLD ana
upwards, who has resided in the county Tor y
months, next preceding, has paid his public
dues and is not convict OF any infamous ctl''' s.
8. The election, by the people, OF Justices OF
the Peace, SherilIs, Clerks and Constables
a. The election OF Jud ges, by the people, for a
term of years.
Such are his opinions-his qualifications you
well know, and we again recommend him 10
your generous support Of which he is in every
way worthy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

NJ The attention of Road Contractors is par
ticularly directed to the advertisement of the
President of the Junction Valley Turnpike
We are glad to know that this improvement will
now be made We look upon it as an inpor-
tant link to the Virginia Central Rail Road, aud
of great value to the people of Augusta.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

TO A CORRESPONDENT have de-
clined publishing the article signed !'Green horns
in the County, for reasons which will be salts
factory TO the author. AS he resides in the coun-
try, we should like to have an interview.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
New YORK, April SO P. NJ.
Arrival Of the Empirs City-.sfore Gold.

.4lripel of The Empire Clty-.f7ofe Cold.
The steamer Empire City, from Chagres, which
in my previous despatch, informed you was be.
low, has now reached her wharf She brings So
passengers, who are said to possess from eight
hundred Thousand to one million dollars worth of
gold dust. This added to what was brought by
the Cherokee, will make the very handsome sum
of about two and half millions by the steamers.
Pretty good for one day. The Empire City has
no later news than is brought By the Cherokee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

THE JEFFERSON MONUMENT MAGA-
ZINE for April has been received, and is filled
with entertaining matter. The Students OF the
University do themselves credit in the publca-
ton of this excellent Magazine.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

Mr.. P. BAYNE has opened Boot and
Shoe Store in Staunton, and has on hand fine
assortment of Boots, Shoes, Hats, &c., of the
latest style and finish. Give him call and eX-
anime his stock. See advertisement
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

Mr.. CLIFFORD. attorney general in the Web
ster case, made singular error in stating that
DR.. Dodd was hanged for murder DR.. Dodd
was executed for forgery-a forgery committed
upon the Earl OF Chesterfield for bond of e..
ooO-N. Y. Express.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15
ARMY OF EMlGRANrs.-The Chicago Demo

ARMY OF EMiGRANTs.-The Chicago Demo
crat learns that persons are in that city, from St.
Josephs. Mo-, who report that there are from SO
to GO, coo persons at that place and up and down
the Missouri river awaiting the proper time to
start for the plains. In consequence Of this vast
army of adventures, provisions of all kinds espe-
cally fodder for horses, are enormously high, as
high in California. For instance, oats are 81 50
per bushel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

" Hon. JAMES MCDOWELL will please ac-
cept our thanks for a neatly bound copy Of the
Presidents Message and accompanying docu-
mentS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

Mr.. CALHouN's SuccEssoE.-ftis said that
Mr.. 4. Barnwell Rhett will be appointed by the
Governor of South Carolina in the place of Mr.
Calhoun, until the Legislature meet and elect his
Psuccessor,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

CALHOUN on THE CONSTITUTIONAL cores
pondent of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania, at
Washington says that Mr.. Calhoun's work on
the Constitution, upon which he has been en-
gagged for some three or four years, is quite com
pleted, having been finished i'll December last.
Anticip ating his demise, his friends intended
publishing it shortly after the occurrence Of that
event.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

W1Dows AND ORpHANs.-A law passed the
Georgia Legislature at its late session, giving to
the widow and child, or children, of any person
dying insolvent, $l0Q worth of the property of
said insolvent, free and clear of all claims for debts
due b. him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

JUICE w. BYANr, of Oregon, arrived at Rock
vile, lud., few days ago. He come for his fam
lily, with the view Of returning and making Ore
ron his future home.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-15

GJ Lexington Presbytery will meet at Tim
ber-ridge Church, on Wednesday the LIST day o
May, at - O'clock