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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

FARMING AND FRUIT PRospEcr.-A letter
from farmer in the vicinity Of Washington,
D. c., says:
"Grass and everything of the kind is very
backward. Peach trees not yet in bloom gene
rally, and think from their being so backward
the fruit may be saved, should the weather now
become mild. Apples, should suppose, from
the same reason, are yet sate
The Cecil (Md.) Wing says the wheat crop
in that county looks promising. The fly has
done bat little injury
1t is feared that the wheat and clover, in the
lneighborhood of Liberty, Frederick county, Md
has been greatly injured if not DESTROYED
There Is but little doubt about the failure Oh the
fruit.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29
One or the Other.

INTENDING to leave Staunton in a few DAYS
L will leave in the hands of Mr. Trotter all nv
notes and accounts for collection. Persons in.
debted to me will please pay him previous to the
3rd Friday in May, otherwise the ordinary process
of the law will be used.
WILLIAM MILLER.
April 20, ls5o.-st-spec Copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

LouDouN (vA.) CRops-We regret TO learn
says the Westinghouse, from different parts of
Loudonn county, that the peaches, and what is
still more serious the young clover loo, have
been materially injured OF killed by the late
continued freezing weather.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29
THE MARKETS
Reported for the 'Vind,cotor, By HIM. II. Bros
Commission Merehant.l

Reported for the 'Vindacator, By Nm. II. Brosla,
Commission Merehantl
RICHMOND, April 25.
FLOUR...In store IS l2a SIS IS
STEEP SldEE IS ! SO to sa, as in quality.
BEEF:. scale weight, So so SO 90 gross.
BACON. Hog round, &c.
COFFEE...l0 loA c.
PLASTER On Basin, So rs per Ton.
SALT. 81 IS from Wharf, in Store, ST. Is.
FLAXSEED----$1 10 to ST. 10.
Reported for the indicator by D. REAMER, Com.
mission Merchant-Cashp prices.
SCoTTSyILLE, April 2s.
Flour $500 cash
Cloyerseed, $45o
WINCHESTER April, IS.
FLOUR, $4.35a444
WHEAT, 80 95
CORN, 60 Is
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29
10 Contractors.

":0:-o.o-;o:---
PROPOSALS. will be received until the 18Th
= day OF May next, at the Engineers office,
al lexington; Rockbridge CO., Va for the Grad
udtlo,', Bridging and Masonry of Junction Val
ley Turnpike Road, from Staunton to Buchanan.
Plans, Specifications and Profiles can be seen
on application to the undersigned, after the 10th
of May next 49, '''0 WV
BY order ofthe President & Board of Directors
EDWIN G. WALL,
Engineer of ]. V. 7. Company.
Lexington, April Is, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29
TO TEACHERS.

T,IiE Board Of Trustees of the AUGUSTA Fr-
i MALE SEMINARY will proceed on Monday
the goth of May next, to elect Principal to
take charge of the Institution, from the com
mencenent of the next SESSION, viz: September
LIST, 1850. Possession of tlae building may be
had at any time after the LIST ofJuly.
The Seminary is incorporated by Act of the
Legislature of Va, and has been in successful
operation since its foundation in lS42 The
Board are DESTROYS of still further charging It's
usefulness and permanently establishing it as
Seminary of the highest grade.
The edifice is new and commedious, and pleas
antly situated in the iowa of Stanton.
1t is proper TO state that the Institution was
established under Presbyterian auspices and has
derived its patronage largely, though by no
means exclusively, from that quarter
Communications addressed 10 the undersigned
(post paid, will be daily attended to.
BY order Of the Board Of Trustees,
WILLIAM FRAZIER, Sec'ry
Stanton, April %, 185o.-3t
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

O000 LBS. Superior Rio s. Laguira Coffee
NOVO purchased 1.-THE old price, Just rec CIV
ed and for sale by
WIN. G. STERRETT.
April 20, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

70 The German population of the United
s'ates 10 estimated at 100000.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29
PROCLAMA

SlAUNIONS SKNow
Shakespean
from the Spanish Banks Newfoundland from oshp o ToaG
, s i n e duha Sc from the worthy Master the ESQ.,
and disturbances from the %
OF infringing the Laws "od Virginia." - " f ~ y
CALL THE PUBLIC OUT
= ON TUESDAY, MAY 9TH, 1850, FOR ONE DAY ONLY
if '' e'e" AN "1A c"le
tina mnhan
'aoe ne eh"e ENTERTAINMENTS yetn may -
MUSICAL eymnastic and Equestrian Arlis1es
that OF the
wv anu more ta IMAM be und
Synopsis Of the Entire Troup;
(ORCHESIRA--Gauls BrsB
MUSIC Ioca-DAN ne
( EAtopIan-Jdn Smith, T. Rcea and BmanaBn
Principle
Scenic and Dramatc-C W. latcho Iipmana '
CAaam D.,
Professor Hosson
4cobahc-Lpman Bachelor brand
GONEDY-DAN RICE Green I.o, owl 1h Gid
T Tight Rope-Maaer Jean, - "'"'
FoI1t Cord
s- I Ioandric Performances
ynulhfmimS ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

FATHER SHOT BY HIS SoN.-We were at Cor
runa last week, and learned there that on Mon.
day, the son OF a farmer, whose name we do not
now recollect, attempted the murder of his father
on Monday of last week, about three miles
from that village The boy, some twelve years
OF age, and an unruly one at that, had disobeyed
hisp parents on Sunday, and did not return home
until the next morning. On his return his father
was absent, and his mother told him his father
would probably punish him for hisdisobedience,
Soon after, he took down his gun, and told his
mother he was going to hunt some ducks.-He
then proceeded to an old ashery, on the road
where his father wonld probably pass. In a
few moments his father did pass with an OK
sled, with another soil, ten years old, with him.
Just as his father got opposite the ashery, he
put the gun through the crevices of the building
and took aim at him. He discharged both bar
rels at once. One bullet went in and came ont
between his ribs, and another went through his
arm. As he was staggering under his wounds,
his son came ont of the ashery, evidently to fin
ish his brutal work with the butt of his gun
AS he approached him, his father erasped a bill.
let of wood lying near by, and as his son came
up, knocked him down with it, and struck him
three times after he was down. The wounded
man then fell under the severity of his wounds
The son who was with the old gentleman, i'm
mediately started for the nearest house. and
alarmed the neighbors. On reaching the spot.
they found both father and son lying senseless
on the ground, The boy has since recovered,
has been examined, and is now in Jail The
father, it is supposed, will recover Detroit
lNleh. Tribune, April 10th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

IRON MoNGERY--Thir,y Kegs Avalon
:, Nails, Tons Bar Iron, 2 Tons Carryall Tyre.
Ion small Smith Baltimore Castings, Chimsey,
corner c11 Furnaces, Smooth-Iron Stands; Trace
Chains, Superior Axes, Hoes and large assort-
ment Of HARDWARE and CUTLERY. all of
which will be sold on the best terms.
April 90, 1850. y w.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

LADIES SpRING Fashions. copy from the
editors table of Peterson's Magazine for May,
the following upon the fashions, an all-engross-
ing subject, invariably among the fen,ininos, on
the opening Of the vernal season:
aThe principle dress material for late spring
and summer wear, will be Fouard and India
silks, Grenadines, Tissues, Barage and Organ
dies. The latter are generally embroidered in
small spots, whilst the former are covered with
vines or wreaths of small figures but of very rich
and elegant colors
Nearly all dresses are made high in the
neck, and many with tight backs. The infant
waist however, promises to be popular for sum-
mer wear, particularly for young ladies'. The
cadet body, which is opened three or four in
ches in front, but buttoned up at the throat, is
also much worn. Some are made high to the
throat others have the corsages partially open,
so as 10 be worn with lace chemisettes The
front OF the corsage may be ornamented with
double low of fancy buttons. Sleeves slit at the
ends are those most generally adopted for high
dresses, OF whatever material they may be COM
posed. The Mazurka sleeve is the newest 1t
is put in plain at the shoulder, and gradually
wldens till it reaches just below the elbow. 1t
is very much like the Pagoda sleeve, except
that 1t is not shorter on the inside of the arm
than on the outside. Fancy buttons will be
much used Tor trimmings this season.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-04-29

Management---SToNE 8 McCoLLUM, Propretors.
D. w. Stone, Manager,
Francis Roson Equestrian Director,
H. K. Gaul, Leader of Brass Band,
r. Doinger Leader Of String Band,
Dan RicE and Green Johnson Testers o the Circle
G. L. Eaton accredited Agent.
ADA1ISSION-Boxes cens-chidren under 12 Years
for Colored persons rs cents.--No half price. 49,
a Doors open Day at Il p M-Commence At
g Night Exhibition lI ii at 7, p M-commence at y.
Gy- An efficient Police in attendance preserve order
~ Positively all improper persons excluded L. EATON Accent
To Exhibit at Harrsonburg Saturday, May 4th
&c Mt. Crawford Monday 9" 9th
&c Geenvile on Wednesday 9Th
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-15
DEATHS.
Dtrn on Tuesday evening last after long and serious
atflction, Mr. ALLEN NJ LYON, in the sota year OF MS


D,rn, on Tuesday evening last after icng and seiIn.
afiction, Mr. ALLEN NJ LYON, in the 46ia year of his
age.
Departed this life. Dundee, the residence OF he son.
Dr. L. Price In the county Of Hanover Q. iiday tne
Isl inst. at o'clock, Mrs. ELIZABETH l. pKlEE, 10
her G5h year. daughter OF Capt James boswell decd ana
widow Of the late Capt Thos. Price Jr
Dlrp on the sh ins Orange county at the residence
of her husband, Lieut. WIN. Lewis Maury, u ,. .'e'!'
Mrs MARY HILL MAuRY.
DIEp at his residence in the county Of Louisa on the
night of the 9th of January about twenty minutes after II
O'Clock Dr. MEREDITH FOX, supposed 10 br aged abou,
I65 wears Dr. Fox believe, native OF Louisa and
lduns nearly all his professional life engaged in mn ac
tive practice and enjoyed share OF public confidence more
Than usually large In reference TO the moral cha'a.
Dr. Fox is enough say. he good man. Whist
he had virtues usually adon The character o. oic
man there ale some in which he preeminenty shone Sei
dom have known whose generous sympat.ss ~ele
wore deeply or more unfegnedy excited by tho snicngs OF
humanity: and seldom haye we known one ue ."iu =,
whose charity freely opened than ms ou ."e se
reality mpresses seltupon minds that our end 10 gone
tina, no longer can we anng hopes 10 the anc2
Of his professional SKILL that no longer can we iea " M
long professional experience 10 gue ns salei p @
anxious solicituies Of professional responsloy ;,t
though his body sleeps in that long Sleep from Vnich
awake ony on resurrection morn, ne sun Ves ~ M @
menor and affections of large circle OF friends ana We
trusi ANA believe his Spirit rests in the bosom Oh MS
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
l eetinp of the members Of the medical profession OF
he county Of Louisa convened al the OF saa
county the llth of February, Niain Merea11h N -
hsing called 10 the chair and Charles Quaries M " ap
onied secretary the following preamble and resolutions
/ were adopted c,1,. .
Whereas The proyitences OF Almighty uod nave bee -
ordered remove from oul osl o"' 1iehu DI'
Il Fox-therefore, resolved,
s, That in this dspensaton the county Of Louisa has
one f its Oldest and valuable citizens and the
Il die, Al profession of It's useful members
ii 2nd That respect TO the memory OF the deceased t
members the profession in the county do the usa
d badge of mourning for thirty days.
3rd That copy Of these resolutions together with an "a
Of coincidence be presented 10 the taniS OF III
late Or. Fox.
th That copy of these resolutions be sen: 70 The h!e
mond papers and American Journal OF Medical Science 10
II publication :...,
5th That Drs Dickinson and GusIlss prepare SUIT o.
obituary of The late Dr. Foy be published together VIZ
these rssolalions WM. MEREDITH ii. D., Chairman
n CHAslEs QrAELEs, u. D., Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-03-15
n1ruN0ND ENQUIRER.
:" >@~~~~--~-~->~~
; MORNING, MARCH II, 1850.
GREAT QUESTION.

THE GREAT QUESTION.
..,I arsin welcome after a long absence, the
Our Isaoe ,ss OF "Randolph of Roanoke" The we'll
powsEi ,ons from his pen exerted an immense na-
known rn,nans the great measure OF the Annexation
.uc IN o,not doubt that the light shed by him on
if' ,.;s,s will equally excite public interest and
.hs FH'" ~. ,s,,er to-day thoroughly dissects vital
NnaN ,t,y ,,ss understood or Needed than any pub
c:ts''' - ,,s viz the admission OF California, as
s,rs-sG from all other issues Important as !. Is
hS ,,,b syea, apprehension is felt OF Inc cause oehg
u" by Southern voes and the fullest opportunity iuf-
s swell the Nor,hs triumph anu crush the minority
Is@ s,u,h! The writer handles the suojee' III ''os'
manner and exposes in the strongest neh' ue o"',
s,,,h oa this trying subject Ihongn long, the ar'i-
ons OF fret rate merit and VIII eoi'''''"a s'e'''
,,oi,n ard interest. --..-
-rr INSTITUTE OF THE VIRGINIA GUARD.
III" ,,ore, the defeat yesterday, in an exraordl-
"s,.r Of this measure, proposing to convert the
na' Military School, and, with no increase OF cost,
s'' ~, men and, at the same ,nie amply guard the
10 sC'a" The bill was advocated with great power
'a' nv Messrs Burwell, Claiborne and Yerby and
vas regarded as certain, for motion to indeh
vas lost by majority. On its passage
w ,r Mayo the citys representative, made violent
rnop it, and as Richmond ~ was
,hs scheme defeated by majority OF IL
ri,y more hagranty misrepresented, we soiemniS
han has Richmond been BY MIR. NJ on this OCCASION
hs h. all the responsibility of the defeat OF mea-
10 ~ ;,ol Importance II is everywhere said that Mr
SUE q via, not Richmond but himself and that
o ss done has been 10 look after the sale, TO the
a US Of i orn bOos We regret that he is not again
before the people for they would give him sig
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02
VALUABLE WORK.

We have before US the first three Parts of splendid worm
now being published George Duggan Architect and Civil
Engineer 72 Eas, Broadway " York 1t consists OF soec
mems OF the otone iron and wood rrdes viatuc,s tunnels
coiver's &C. of the United States Roads illustrated bv
series OF drawings from actual measurement OF the works
Including Plans elevations sections details OF each struc
ture accompanied by remarks tho relative merits of the
various forms of construction adopted regards economy
strength and durability with estimates &cand an Aope
dix Illustrative of the cf Bridge Building as at present
pnctsed in Europe, and original designs for
bridges vaducts &C. The work will be completed in about
twelve monthly parts and the Appendix about eight
10 cents each part which will contain two double or four
single large folio plates, with appropriate descriptions &c
he are very SUPERIOR being executed by the best
artists and the letter press does credit the enterprise The
parts before contan beautiful and copous sketches of
bridges on the New York and Erie Rail Road Utica Rail
Road, &c As Virginia s launching into the subject of
internal Improvements cordially commend this esi-
Eabe work To Engineers Presidents md Directors OF COM
panics &c From tho tile page Morris & Brother appear
to be the agents in this city. See advertisement
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02

VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTITUTE.-The anrua
meeting the Board OF vse Of this Institution viii commence
pos paid or before thai day
Vacancies among Cadets will following
material scs Augusta Barbour, Jefferson, King and Queen
Loudoun, Ohio and Kanawha.
No applications being before the Board meeting
Rockingham King George and Halifax Districts the Board
obedience of the General Assembly
appointments from other
visions Applications from these Districts again invited Tor
consideration the Board the annual meeting
Applications for Pay Cadet appointments should be made the
same manner and by the time other applications
Qualifications for admission are-freedom bodily infy
good moral character less than l and height
not less Than feet inches No Cadet admitted for shorter
rod than years.
The expenses Cadet do Those
of Pay Cae estimated s5 for ~ months dg clothing
10 Those in need Of Teachers Assistant Engineers from the
graduates of this School, will please notify the before
the lst July. FRANCIS H. SMITH,
March 2S-d8L Lcnn3t&ew5w Superintendent
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02
THE BOSTON TRAGEDY.
TRIAL OF PROFESSOR JOHN w. WEBSTER,
Charged nth The Murder Of Dr.. George Parkman on 23d
NoreDber lSJg

Charged nth The Murder Of Dr. George Par1aan on 23d
Norember lS49.
Correspondence of the Baltimore amercan.)
BosToS Tuesday March 26
The conclusion of the testimony given Tuesday after
noon is as follows:
Jos. Andrews, sworn-I am the Jailor remember the
night when DR.. Webster arrested; went to tho Med
cal College, and found quite number of gentlemen there
of them called my attention to the frnace there
ced what thought 10 be the fragment of skull and some
bones; turning round Dr. Webster about two feet
from the privy door. went into the room when the re-
mains brought up through the trap door, Dr. Webster
brought in there by the officers he put his feet down
firm, and baced himself up against the doors he pespred
very much; he was very stiff, when ordered two men
take him TO the carrage he had Of his limbs when
put In there the stiffness came out Of his limbs and he
tied back into tho carriage as il faint tho first words he
spoke in the carriage why don't they ask ced he
can explain all this; after that he said what will my poor
family do in absence! he wished explain il them
said, my dear sir pity you, sorry you; he rep
ed you pity mel yon are sorry for me. what for! said TO
see you so much eNced-he replied, oh, that's it, We had
10 lt nun INTO bcd le room was watched all might've heard
noise moon he did not seem to have srred think
he did not stir al night-he wished be lifted mp next
nng-aiter we had got him SO as TO sit in chair he said
ihese are no more the remains of Dr. Pakmans body than
mine; how they there don't know; never liked the
looks of that Littlcied always opposed his coming
letter was here read which had been written by Dr. Wy
stcr and retained BY the iaor
Mr. Kingsley, Postmaster at Cambridge testified to let
ter being dropped into the Post Office Nov 26 addressed 10
Francis Tukey recaedwitness shown three letters, the
first OF them the first anonymous received is post
marked 1olh NOV, ana received il on that day.
The Court here adjourned at 6h O'clock for the that
the re-, ,etters I cannot be examined without daylight
Inc Attorney General promises Tomorrow bring evil
dence to show that these anonymous letters in the hand
writing of Prof Webster and prove by them that he
dcavored to miscad the officers
The talk out of doors is that the defence have ready lot
OF witnesses from New York and Baltimore who will bring
mouds to tit the jaws restored by Prof Wyman we'll as
Dr. Keeps does; it is also said that they will bring
Der OF witnesses that will that they Dr. Park
man in various places after O'Clock The fatal Friday
There has been less crowdng about the doors to-day
BosToS WEDNESDAY, March q.
The prisoner, Doctor Webster was brought into Court
this morning at quarter before nine o'clock There were
not more than one hundred persons assembled at the time In
the Court He took his with perfect composue
and had the air of one going to lecture
The Court came in al few Hinues before ten o'clock
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02

Com Stockton is out in the Philadelphia papers, very
long letter. addressed 10 Hon Daniel Webster upon tho
slave question in general and the Senator's late speech upon
the subject In particular, which Mr. Webster had him
with short letter The Commodore thinks non-nterven-
ton and no proviso the best Of treating the difficulty
tie taxes the ground too that ou, OF the institution OF slavery
in this country s likely spring the Regeneration of Africa
primary subecon being the law OF stable growth He nsta
the AnXoSsxon which have become what they
after long training in patient endurance and the OF
America under tho oppression Of the mother country
After examining tho ques,ionsIs slavery SIM and shall
we attemp. forci5y 10 bsak it down Com S answers
both in the negative
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02
rue RICHMOND ENauiREK,
prBllsnEp nA,Ly r,;oM,s ANp a1TcnIk' In
re N ):


xsc dollars per annum and al The rate oil esn
@ r l ss5 a s':s 'Hsa Sss 81; % 81 o d sS
ss i've l' A. Ds s,e Or Ts%e by mail post '''
~ oar~ u,ay be RENTED per mail. IN good and
S 4" The as.3aS 6%I' on .,asp & r%sf s;'s
I-ay pad BY 70. yrr il Is the accumulation oi postage, IN
lr account to Wv b operates as serious TAX upon Editors
extensive e"s'''I TRIMS OF ADVERTISING
r%nIIEER- -Fo: fifteen lines or less hrst IN
TIE se succeeding s[1s s. 1ssysss wess shy
iI.ei n.eaei . WEEK. '"''' week '"''' '
M hars my dollars for !Iy sss "ery a y
,,,,oueers Who are charged l0 dollars u'ape' @'
!, ,,,r SrNI.WEEKLl-For fifteen nes' OF 'esS' ' ~
II ~" ~ ra,. continuance 50 cents , l., ,.,,., my
ft1's ,r,m distance must be accom- ahie" "' ' f''
fn,ry rty,nccs, 10 insure execution - h,.y.r In.
isa r,eS and Marriages from the country, m ~ ~,
& writing unknown - US must o, fhx ,, Il M
ry is Postmaster m the neshhoGh"od OF they "' II. Nv
Every measure that has eec aseh |" prrns.'
@ d quizzes has proved heretofore uAaSa & wv r"r,
, in such case. upon 'c c"ih'n'itt'ts s 81, VS.
r W. ns,nc oi he Postmaster irlii.i o, - o.n ~
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-02
, ; Of the Enquirer:

PRArRGEvILlE, PIKE Co.. No.. FEs. l9, 1850.
Gentemen-Col Benton is defeated in this State. Sc.
that down beyond peradvennre There is doubt
his II is than probable that Wing
will be returned the u S. Senate from Missouri next
winter. But other than Wimot Proviso Whig
This condition of affairs in the Democratic State OF Missouri
Will be produced by that portion of the party which believes
that Benton, like the king, do wrong His friends
just strong enough in nj the heavy counties
the scale in favor of the Whg and this they will do either by
standing aioot or which is probable by peIsisng
their separate organizarcn Benton seems inent do
ing NIL he can distract defeat the Democratic parry
Like Sampson of old he will if he pull down The pillars
of Inc temple though he should be crushed beneath their
falling ruins.
nc caca, or se pnrv IL &. occurs WILL however, be but
temporary Those Of tn o. the who aye been
led astray by few designing lconsr- scattered through
ont the State will their allegiance when they
find into whose company they have gotten by following
their desperate leader