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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

SINGULAR CIRouMsTANcE.-When the 81 o.
clock train from Boston for Newburyport, yes
terday afternoon, was between Ipswich & Row
ley, a knocking was heard on the bottom of one
the cars, which could not be accounted for.
When the train stopped at Rowley, a man was
the fixtures, who had probably placed himself
in that situation when the cars started for East
Boston, for the purpose of saving his passage
money. He was speechless, and could there
tore give no account of himself at the time. It
was thought that he must have persisted if he
had remained in that situation until the arrival
OF the cars here.-NescburMort Mass Onion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

SINGULAR SELF-PUNIsHmENr.-Three German
robbers having acquired, by various atrocities,
what amounted to a valuable booty, they agreed
to divide the spoil, and retire from so dangerous
a vocation. When the day arrived which they
had appointed for that purpose, one of them
was despatched to a neighboring town, to pur.
chase provisions for their last c%arousal. The
other two secretly agreed to murder him on his
return, that each might come in for half the
plumber, instead of one third. They did So
But the murdered man was a closer calculator
than his ~assassins for he had previously poiso n:
ed part of the provisions, in order that he might
appropriate the whole o tthe spoil 10 himself
The triumvirate of worthless were found dead to.
gether.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

TO- "Seventy-ive cents per gal i, exclaimed
Mrs. Darlington, on looking over the price cur
rent. "Why, bless me, what is the world com
ing to, when the gals are valued at only seventy
hye cents The old lady pulled off her spec.
tacles, threw down tie paper and went into a
study on the want Of proper apprecis-
ton OF tbs true value f..h,e feminine gender,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

THE ENGL1sHMA.'s LAST AND FAST FR1ENp.-
His wife may leave him, his family desert him,
his children runaway from him, his best friends
AVOID ana desert him, but the tax gatherer fol-
lows nm TO the grave. It must be most %flatter-
ring to an Englishman's pride that poor as he
may be, he has always one acquaintance that
will call without ceremony and share his last
penny loaf Solitude and selishness cannot
exist in England.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11
REPUBLICAN, VINDICATOR
BE STEVENSON g. aE1GER.
TERMS.

TERMS.
The "VINDICATOR"i is published weekly,
a. " a year, IN advance, or 81 so, if payment is
subscription received for a less period than six
ponths. No paper will be discontinued Except
at the discretion of the editor until all arrearages
shall have been paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS
WIN DO inserted at 81 per square, of thirteen
Zines, or 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 subscri.
ters, shall have the sixth copy, gratis.
V: B. PALMER, is agent for the "vindicator''
JeE the cities OF Philadelphia, New York 4 Boston.
GAaLAN THOMPSON. are agents Tor the
''vindicator" for the city Of Baltimore.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

PLANK RoADs-The president of an ea.ter.
plank road in answer TO some ouestions a. -
the weight allowed to be carried on their Road,
answers that no limit is given, the, only difficulty
being to have wagons built strong enough to
carry the weight that two horses can draw.
One pair OF horses hauled, as an experiment,
ten cords of wood for several miles.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

FRATERNlTY OF SrArEs.-A correspondence
OF a most interesting description, between Gov
ernora Wright of Indiana, and Crittenden Of
Kentucky, has recently been published. Both
letters breathe the strongest devotion to the I'm
ion, and display a reciprocity of good feeling
between a slavelolding and non-slaveholding
State which others wotald do well 10 copy. Gov.
Wright sent some public docun1ellts of his State
to Governor Critfenden, accompanying Them
with an invitation to the latter 10 pay hin a
visit in May next, which the latter promises to
do, if possible. Gov. Wright has also extended
a similar invitation to Gov. French, of Illinois.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

COULDN'T ALLOW IRA gentleman tells us a
good story OF one ef his domest.ics. Having en-
ployed a new female servant, he sat down in
the parlor, the evening after, to a "civil game
OF whist VITA hs wife and a couple of neigh
bors. The next morning the help observed
that "the cafd-playing must be pat a stop to, or
she would be obliged to leave--she didn't APP
prove OF the practice, & never allowed it in fam
lilies where she lived."-Boston Post.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

" The lawyers of Lowell have agreed to
close their offices in the evening. The Boston
Post Gays: al they would keep them closed
during the day as we'll as evening, it would BE-
a benefit to the community.n '
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

The Poser PosEp.-In a Jolly company each
one was to ask a question If it was answered.
he paid q forfeit or if he could not answer Il
himself ne paid a forfeit. Pats question was:
Chow the little ground squirrel digs his hole
without showing any dirt about the entrance .,
When lhey all gave up, Pat said, "sure, do you
see, ne peglns at the other end Of the hole.h1
One of the rest exclaimed, sBut how does he
get there ~ "Ah," said Pat, chats vo,1r ones.
tlon-can YOU answer it yourself ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

~ A New Orleans religious newspaper re-
quests those professors of religion who come 10
that CITY for a residence, in the first place to
BRING their recommendations, and in the second
place, their religion, with them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

U~ We felt sorry for the Journal the other
day, when the Democrat picked it up on the re-
spective merits of specific and I'D uaiorem duties.
The person who ventures beyond his depth is in
some danger OF drownins--especially if he can't
swim !-Lou. J6ur. Com.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

"Father," said a lady to her indnlgent spouse
as ne resumed his pipe after supper one even
ing, "you must buy our dear Georgianna an
English Grammar and Spelling Book, she has
gone through her French, Latin and Greek, mu-
sic, drawing and dancing, and now must com
mence her English studies
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

~ 1t is now said that President Taylor him
sell wanted Webb rejected by the Senate. The
Democrat thinks there is "no doubt
OF 1t. IT he did not want him rejected, what did
he nominate him for 81
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

had its semi,annslal commencement OIL FRIDAY
when the degree of doctor of medicine was con.
ferred on twenty-five graduates. The honorary
degree was conferred on the following phvs;.
clans DR.. Robert McLimont, of MarvlanJ
Dir. Thomas H. Averett, member of Conorss.
Virginia, DR.. Henry F. Peery, Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

u Funeral expenses at Washington md
New York is a subject of discussion in the Jour.
mails, lone OF which remarks that it is more ex.
pens!ve to die than to hive. If that is the case,
IKE good economists, we will continue to prefeN
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

" Thirty thousand Landlords own England.
Three thousand own all Scotland. Six thousand
own all Ireland, leaving more than twenty-five
millions of in inhabitants in those countries with.
out a foot Of Gods c~reation.-Er.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

U Edward Gilbert, M. c., from California,
formerly an A Albany printer, has been invited bv.
the Albany printers, editors and others, to a pub.
lie dinner, which he has accepted.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

O-A gentleman in his eagerness al d table
to answer a call for some apple pie, owing to tho
knife slipping on the bottom of The dish, found
his knucAles buried in the crust, when a wag.
very eravely observed, whilst be held bis
plate,-
"Sirjj may I trouble yoa for a BIT, whilst your
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

To expect to be great without having enemies,
is to expect trees to shed their fruit without be-
ing "Pelted." For bringing a mans intellect
out, there is nothing like a little wholesome a.
ouse, Without the Edinburg Review, Byron
would never have got above mediocrity in his
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

~ suppose . said an arrant qdack, while feel.
ing the pulse OF his patient, "that you think mo
a foolle" Sir" said the sick man, 81 perceive
you can discover u mans thoughts by his
pulse"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

ALI HAIL, LOUISIANA Am act nas.ed -.
Senate OF Louisiana, on the 10th ultimo, to pro.
vide a block of stone for the Washington Menu.
ment, bearing the following inscription: "IXs
STATE Of Lau's,aro--erer loyal TO tie Constitution
and the Union Y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

Never condemn yoir neiehbor unheard. how.
ever many the accusations which NAV he prefer.
red against him every Story has two WAYS of
being told. "
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

PRAISE is a debt we owe unto the virtues of
others, and due unto our own from all whomi
malice hath not made nates5 or envy struck
o,dmD,--Sir, Thomas Brounc.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

Dobbs says he has one of the most ohedient
boys IN the world. All he has to do is to tell
him TO Dc as he pleases and he does IL without
saying a word.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11
A lady asked a gentleman for his cyplser, an

"A lady asked a gentleman for his cypher, aud
he sent her the following reply:
You 0 a 0 but | 0 thee
90 for no 0 but 0 0 me-
Then let my 0 thy 0 be,
And give o 0 | 0 thee.
We think we can translate the stanza. Fo,
example.
You sigh for a cypher. bit I sigh for thee
.; sigh for NO cypher, but 0 sigh fer me
Then let my cypher thy cypher be,
And give sigh for sigh, for | sigh for thee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

REvAcclNArIoa.-We take the following in
formation, which may prove useful to all classes of
OH fellow citizens, from the Home Journal;
First. every individual is susceptible of vacci-
nation second, revaccination is not necessary be-
fore puberty the system undergoes a change
at puberty, and revaceination is then necessary :
fourth, vaccination is a sure preventive of small
pox fifth, revaccination is a sure preventive of
varloiold sixth the third vaccination is iner, ;
seventh, the system is susceptible Of varioloid
alter puberty, whenever the individual is exposed
to small -pox without revaccination; eighth, revac-
cinatlon IS not necessary if the first operation was
performed since puberty ninth those who disre-
gard vaccination are always liable to small .pox
whenever exposed 10 the influence of tina, dread.
full disease; tenth, if every individual were vac
cinated before puberty, and revaccinated at tina,
revolution OF the system, there would be no such
disease existing as the small pox.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11
sLANDERERs, MALE AND FEMALE.

Blessings and bane are so closely coupled in all
matters pertaining to the good things of life, that
we need not wonder that many ills flow out of
every abuse OF the great gift of speech. Talk is
spontaneous as breathing, as We have said. but it
Is far from being always as ihoffensive. White
handed Brlnvilllers poisoned a few people who
were soon out of their misery, and she has been
for ages held up to execration. Have we Dayer seen
a woman who has poisoned twice as many. for
life and death, and who yet passes for a rood sort
of a woman? capt to speak her mind. but mean
ing no har m,"-with SO little appearance Of nre
meditation or evil intent do her ~cruelest stabs come
She does but report what she has heard-or she
has it from good authority-or she did not saw
more than others said! In the course of a morn
ings visit, she will skewer a whole street of her
friends like a lunch Of kibaubs, and all peppered
for the most fastidious palate. And it must moi
be thought that women are the only sinners in This
regard. There are men, too, who, without the
excuse OF vaculty or ldleness, take a dreadful plea.
sure IN stripping from their compeers the parb ir
which they appear to the world, and this under q
%pretence of love Of truth and justice! These dis
interested champions of truth and justice are the
last men to lay bare their own conscious secret
faults to the public eye for the public good. Lei
us pray that the thing upon which we value our
selves most may never be mentioned in their hear.
ing lie it wit or wealth, beauty or good hutnor
humanity, steadfastness, sincerity, or delic,cv
pre-emlnence in fashion or in learning. success ir
literature, patience In sorrow, honest effort in ad.
versity. or what not-thougt it be the immediate
jewel of our souls, no card house was ever demol
lshed with greater GOODNESS than will this "a voritt
wing or turretof our character be by the cool breat II
ofthe habltual detractor. He "Speaks daocers ane
every other word stabs."--JNrs. KirhlanI'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-11

ExrEMpoRE Observation-Disclosures VIII
lard, called ''Barty," for short, was once very
well known in the north of Vermont for his care
less, vagaoond habits, ready wit, and remarkable
facility at %extempore r%hymius. Sitting one dav
IN a village store, among a crowd Of oilers, who
gathered arourIa him on his arrival, the merchan,
asked barty why he always wore that shocking
bad hat. Barty replied that it was simply be
cause he was unable to purchase a new one
Come" said the merchant, ''make me a good
rhyme on the old one neutrality-suspicious. stop
ping to think--and I'll give you the best castor in
the store. Whereupon, Barty threw his old hat
on the floor and began:
"Ihere lies my old hat
And pray what of that2
lis as good as the rest of my raimen,.
II | buy me a better,
You'll make me your debtor,
And send me to Jail for the payment"
The new hat was ~adJudged to belong to Bartv.
who wore 1t OIL in great triumph, saying that it
was poor head that couldn't take care Of itself.
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Dec lS-law4w
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY AND
PRINTInG.
Custom HOUSE,, NKw YoRK,

CUSTOM HOUSE,, NEW YoRK,
CoLLEcToR's OFFICE, Nov. $50, looo
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office until the 23d day of December next,
at O'Clock, p. Nj, for furnishing Stationery,
Blank Books, and Binding, and for executing
printing for the Custom house establishment at this
port during the year ending December 81 iS5l;
The proposals will be separate for STATION
cry, SC, and for PRIsTISe. price, and one
price ONLY must be specified for each and every
article enumerated in the class bid for; the amount
of the bids for each article must be accurately ex
tended and the aggregate amount Tor the class
exhibited Proposals not made in accordance
with these directions will not be considered
A discrepancy between the price set down and
the extensions, which would afford the bidder an
opporunit of fixing his price after the bids are
opened, by eecting, may be his interest," to con-
tract either by the one or the other, will be deemed
fatal TO bid
II more than one bid be offered for account OF any
party, either in his own name or in the name OF
his partners, clerks, or any other persons, the
whole of such bids will be rejected.
Bids are expected to be made in good faith by the
par ties intending to furnish the supplies or perform
the work; and transfer of the contract will not be
permitted.
Specimens of the various articles may be seen in
the different departments OF the Custom house
The ticlcs furnished to be of the best quality,
and in every respect equal to these samples and to
be approved by the Collector.
The lowest bidder for either class shall receive a
contract for the same on entering into bond, with
der forfeiture Of twice the contract price III case
of failure, which bond is to be executed within five
days after the proposals are accepted
Bids made at nominal prices for some articles and
ut higher rates for others will not be deemed the
lowest, although the aggregate footing may be
lower than any other; the prices must be UNIFORM
and bear relative proportion to the known value
of the articles.
As the quantities in the annexed list merely
estimates the right is reserved to order greater
less supply Of all any of the articles enume-
rated and articles not embraced therein, which
may be required, 10 be furnished at prices
strictly proportionate TO those specified, they
may be procured elsewhere.
The articles and work will be ordered from time
to time they wanted, and they will be paid
for monthly. If any article required be not prompt
ly furnished, or OF proper quality, ot which the
Collector shall be tho final Judge, he may purchase
1t, and the contractor sto pay the difference above
the contract price.
The proposals to be marked Proposals for Sta
tionery," or '.for Printing" and will indicate the
place of business of the bidder. Proposals from
others than stationers printers will not be enter
tanned.
To insure uniformity IN the bids, blank propo-
sails will be Furnished to bidders application at
this office.
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And back between - m and 6 D m.

And back between IL IN and 6 IN.
Proposals for schedule making better con-
nexions will be considered.
1915 From White Lake at III Tuesdays;
BY Toronto and Black Lake;
To Beaver Brooks by IL IN, Ii miles;
And back between IL IN and I'm.
1916 From Whites Corners at a IN Thursday;
Via most direct road;
To Collins Centre by 10 IN, 10 miles;
And back between III III and IN.
1877 Covered by present service, No. sl9
il27S From Batavia at a IN Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Fridays, along the plank-road
now being constructed to Buffalo, by p M
40 miles;
And back between a IN and D IN next days
Proposals should state the intermediate Offices
and those Offering more frequent service will
be considered.
1879 From Rome at m Tuesdays;
By Western;
To Boonville by p IN, % miles;
And back between III and p IN;
Proposals for an additional trip or more will
be considered.
1880 From Chemung ut q u III Tuesdays;
To Van Ettonville by IL IN, Is miles;
And back between l p In and pm.
1881 From Walton on arrival Of Hancock mail. say
at 10 M daily, except Sunday;
By Franklin and North Franklin;
To Oneonta by IN, IS miles;
And back between u IN and m
Proposals for tr-weekly service are invited.
1882 From Saratoga Springs at b n IN Tuesdays;
To Iatsona by miles;
And back between
Proposals should state distance and timcs of
departure and arrival
NOTES.
Each proposal should be accompanied by guar
antee, signed by one or more responsible persons,
in the following manner, viz:
"The undersigned guarantee that
if his bid for carrying the mail from to
be accepted by the Postmaster General,
shall enter into obligation prior to the first day
Of February neat with good and sufficient sureties,
to perform the service proposed: ;"
This should be accompanied by the certificate OF
postmaster, or other equivalent testimony, that
the guarantors are men Of property, and able to
make good their guaranty.
The proposal should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for route No. -
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster
General
For the prohibition of bids resulting from COM
bination, and the terms and conditions which
the contract is to be made, the last annual adj
Vertlsement.
N. X. HALL, Postmaster General
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Nov. IS, 1850.
Nov 2l-4W
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sTOREKEEPER,s oFEICE-
ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY.

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
'I'HE course of study embraces the Ancient and
Il the Modern Languages, Mathematics, and
Natural Science Courses of Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy, are dc
livered during the year The school room, recita-
ton, and lecture rooms are all handsomely fur
nished The Institution is supplied with complete
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and every
other requisite for thorough and extensive study.
Terms, for board, washing, fuel and lights. with
tuition in Latin, Greek and Mathematics, 4 100
per annum. For further in formation address
Oct. It'll X. L. BROCkETT, Principal.
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Sheets.
Weekly and monthly mail registers. 900
Post bills, without signatures, 10 on sheet
Do. with signatures, 10 DO 90 'o'ooo
Do. with signatures, for distributing 80,
offices, b on sheet. ...... 4O,OOO
Do. with signatures, extra size, on
sheet. ......... ibooo
The contract will contain provision authorizing
this department to change the form, character, or
substance of all any of the blanks contracted for
by paving the actual extra expenses necessarily To
be incurred by the contractor III consequence oil
such change TO be agreed upon by the contractor
and Postmast General before such change shall
be made and that if the amount to be PAID ior such
change cannot be agreed on the Postmaster Gene,
raj NAV re- for all the blanks mentioned
in the contract or obtain the blanks OF the KIND re-
ored from a contractor in another district on the
terms offered by him To the contractor win wboih
he is unable To make such agreement
Ii will also contain provision that the Post
master General may, often as he DESIRES require
any notice, regulation. or other matter, 10 DC
printed on the back of each post bill IN any guam
tty not less than 900 sheets, by allowing To the
contractor therefor double the contract price Tor
the sheets on which such matter shall be 80 printea'
Proposals. should be marked, Proposals Jor
prinfinx blasks" and addressed TO the Second AS
sistant Postmaster General
N. X. HALL,
Postmaster General.