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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
.HOssANy .lYos'aimg, Sept. is.
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.

The President has conferred the appointment
Of Secretary OF the Interior upon ALEX. Fl. H.
STUART, Esq, Of Staunton. Rumor, for some
days past, said, that the office would be tender
cd either to Mr.. STUART, or Mr.. SUMMERS, of
Kanawha, Of the tive we preferred Mr. STUART,
though either of them would make a good and
efficient officer, and we have no doubt Mr..
STUART will discharge the onerous duties which
have been devolved upon him, with satisfaction
to the country and with credit to himself. The
duties Of Secretary Of the Interior comprise all
matters relating to the "Home Department."
embracing in their range Indian Agencies, the
Land Offices, Pensions, &C., and must necessa
rily be onerous, and require, in their manage.
ment, great skill and judgment. Few men
could 90 into that office with better trained
mind than our accomplished and eloquent towns
man, and no man could discharge its duties with
greater fidelity than he Mr. STUART will be
missed from our town, and when, in the metrop-
oils, he reverts 10 his Stanton home, let him re.
member that warm hearts are throbbing for his
welfare, and that the kindly wishes of warm
friends accompany him during his absence from
among them
Mr.. STUART left for Washington on Friday
morning last-his family, for the present, re-
main in Staunton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

DEATH FROM THE STING OF "YElLow JACK.
Er"--Last week son of Mr. John Gilphin, Of
Centre township, in this county, IL years OF age,
came to his death in the following singular
manner: While pounding or MASKING apples to
make cider, "yelow aeke. = tss Into. into his
in twenty minutes he was dead. Swelling set
in Immediately, which completely closed the
windpipe, and death was produced by sufioca-
tion.-[Cambridge, Ohio Times.
DEATH OF BISHOP BAscoMB.-We learn that
despatch was received yesterday by the Rev.
John Hurst, of this city, announcing the death
at Louisville, KY, OH Sunday last, of the Rev.
Henry 3. Bascomb, one Of the Bishops Of the
Bascomb was known throughout the Union as
oneof the most eloquent pulpit orators living
He has been ill for some time, and his death was
looked upon as more than probable.
T Spotswood Garland, Esq, who has
been Clerk of Nelson County Court ever since
the county was formed in 1902 died at his xo-
sidence on Saturday, the 9th inst.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
HARD TO BEAT.

A large peach-a very large one-may be
grinned at, we admit but it would make one
laugh all over to be presented with a basket full
of such fine, soft, delicious Peaches, as we were,
last week-our friend adding, that if we wanted
Milk, he could furnish that, too, if we would
send out to his Farm. One Peach --ha ha !!
why we got basket full-and while we were
bestowing away our Peaches, another friend
presented us with several fine punches OF Ca
awba Grapes. The Peaches and Grapes were
hard to beat.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

SECRETARY or THE IKTENIoR.-This office
seems to go begging. 1t has now been de.
clined FIVE times during the present administrs-
tion.-Balt. Sun, Of Wednesday.
NJ No wonder. Mr.. EWING left the Depart
ment in so Embarrassing a condition by i'm
proper bestowals of patronage" &C., that Mr..
McKENNAN '!shrank from the scene of desola-
ton and corruption" there presented. So says
the Philadelphia Bulletin, neutral paper. l.
thi. he true, Mr. STUART, the newly-appoinied
Secretary, will have his hands full 1t has been
wondered at why so many have declined acJ
cepting- perhaps this may be the reason.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

AMERICAN ENrERpRIsE.-There is a gentle
man at present in this city, who came to this
made about $4,000, he returned to the States by
way of the Isthmus, and finding many of his
friends very anxious TO get here, but without
the means to come, unless they sacrificed their
property, he proposed loanine them the amount
necessary TO bring them here In this way he
invested his funds at an interest of from fifty to
one hundred per cent IA year, secured on real
estate. He then engaged to pilot party of $50
safely across the plains at S. per head, and &C
compished the task in 70 days. He is now
here in quest of some new speculation. -Sacra-
mento Transcript.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

~ Gen HINroN, the mal-robber, in Ohio
a notice of whose arrest and escape was given
last week, surrendered himself, a few days
since, 10 Mr.. WELLS, hotel-keeper, in Wells
vile, Ohio, remarking, that he (Mr. w might
as well have the reward (S5oo) offered for his
apprehension, as any other person. Hinton, has
hitherto, borne an irreproachable character, tho
now it is believed, he has been committing dep
relations ON the mails for years past. He was
agent for the sOhio Stage Company" and is at
present in Wheeling Jail.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

exp the able and indefaiigable correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun, furnishes the following
analysis of the votes ON the Texan Boundary
Bill
Messrs. Albertson, Fitch, Mcdonald, Dem
ham, Robinson, together with the gallant Col.
Gorham, formed a solid phaanx which could
not be overturned. Among the Virginia mem
bers Mr.. Mcdowell, Mr.. Parker and Mr.. Nc
Mullin voted together in every stage of the bill,
and Col. Raymond voted even for the admission
of California. In return for this act of devotion,
on the part of Virginia, the Secretary of the In
terror will be chosen from State-probably from
the western part of it.
The South shows majority for the Texas
Boundary Bill of 22-in Its passage therefore the
South obtains what majority of our represen-
tation voted for and approved That bill, there
fore, cannot be called an aggression on the
South.
The Northern Democrats saved the bill Out
of 48 of them, 81 voted for the bill--of "A Nor
thern Wings only 81 voted for the bill ; in other
words among the Northern Democrats there
was majority of ID for the bill; among the
Northern Wings there was majority of 2s a.
gainst it. Of the majority of ten, seven were
Northern Democrats.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

VEcETABLE,-Some idea Of the profits of cul-
tivating the soil in this country may be obtain
ell fronthe fact that the gentleman who has
the lease OF Norris Ranch, some three Or four
miles from this city, values patch of tomatoes
of one and half acres, at Sis, ooo.-Saeramsn
to 2'rqals1rfpt
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

~ The California Senators took ther seats
as Representatives of that State, in the Senate
Chamber; on Tuesday last. DR.. GwIN drew the
long term, and he holds his seat till March 4th,
1855. Col. Fremont drew the shortest term,
which expires on the 4th of March, 1851.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

The Republican learns, by telegraph, from a
reliable source, that A. II. H. Stuart, Esq, Of
Augusta, is to be Secretary Of the Interior. Mr..
Fillmore, latter Jire refusals) has at last found d
gentleman to watch over the debris of that de.
partment, left by the immaculate Ewing. This
post has proved one of great fatali'y-ane even
Mr.. Stuart may also find it necessary to his
"netvesn to abandon it very soon after entering
its gloomy wallis Enquirer 18Th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

A LARGE HOUSE, Sias Wood has in
course of erection in Cherry street. between
Roosevelt street, and Franklin Square, large
house, which, when completed, will have no
less than one hundred and forty.four residences.
It is built with the design of supplying the hbout-
ing people with cheap lodgings, and will have
many advantages over the cellars and other mis-
er: bic abodes which too many are forced to n.
habit The depth Of the building is two hum
dred & forty feet with front Of thirty-fve feet.
Each tenement, consisting of two rooms and
hall, is nearly eighteen feet in width, and about
twenty feet in length; giving twenty-four resi-.
dences to each floor. This is praiseworthy en-
terprise, and well worthy of imitation II such
dwellings as these were provided for the poor
instead Of the loathsome and infectious places
they a, present inhabit, there would be less sick.
ness and disease in our city. Besides the good
that must follow the erection OF buildings OF this
description, the profits that would be realized
would amply repay all the capital expended
N. Y Evening Post,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Asia, arrived at Halifax on Mon
day morning last Louis Philippe, former King
of France, died on the goth of August, at his
place of residence There had been decline
in Cotton and a slight advance in the price OF
Breadslutfs in the English markets. terrific
storm had prevailed in Nova Scotia, doing great
damage TO the property Part Of the town was
swept away.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

NEW ARTICLE IN THE MARKET.-Al-
most every one remembers the time when 10
matoes first began to be used upon our tables
We well recollect about the year 1885 with
what wonder our boysh eyes looked upon the
dainty vegetable for the first time. But this is
nothing to the point. It is not at all strange
that in this country mules should be in demand;
that they should vary in price, and finally creep
quietly into our prices current among four,nails,
beef, etc. But we have noticed in passing the
auction stand of Messls. Lone s. GEIGER. that
the article of dogs is fast claiming public aten-
ton. We speak within bounds when we say,
that from dozen to twenty have recently
changed hands. Bidders are numerous, compe-
tition brisk, and the animals by no means 90
dog-cheap. What effect the rapid sales may
have upon the sausage market we cannot with
confidence state, neither will we be dogmatical
enough 10 express decided opinion on the ser-
GUS aspect which the affairs of ratdom certainly
present under existing circumstances Possibly,
one main cause of the increased demand is to
be found in the anticipated approach of dog
days. so called, probably, from its being 80 dog"
after this new article of merchandise, that we
suggest to our friends who prepare prices cur
rent to have ar eye on the saes.--Sacramento
Transcript
u- The GEIeER mentioned above, is our old
friend, Tincenl E., formerly editor of this paper.
We are glad to learn that he is engaged in a
more profitable business, and if he sells dog
now and them in the way of his business, il
serves to show that these animals are appreciat
ed in California. In Virginia most dogs are q
nuisance, as sheep raisers can testify
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
PAPER MANUFACTORv.

We understand company of gentlemen are
making preparations for the erection of a Paper
Mill on the waters of Messy Creek, having pur-
chased site for that purpose.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

THE FaEsHEr IN NORTH CARol1sA-Seusi.
ty of Breadstufs.- Southern exchanges gen
orally, from Virginia to Florida, TEEN with the
destruction TO bridges, roads and crops BY ths
late freshets. The farmers in North Carolina,
however, OF the Roanoke especially, appear TO
be the greatest sufferers. and very short
supply Of breadstnfs is anticipated. The Wei
don Herald, Of the 9Th, says:
owe think two hundred thousand barrels Of
corn, besides cotton, wheat, hogs, &C., very
moderate calculation OF the loss occasioned BY
the freshet, which is the greatest that has been
known in our day, at least.
A correspondent Of the Richmond Enquirer.
says:
"You will, doubtless, hear from various soar-
ces of this disastrous calamity. The Roanoke
region, will, uppreheud, be bard up for bread.
The upland crop of corn is conceded TO be an
inferior one the low ground crop all gone. In
addition, corn is, at this time, scarcer than
ever knew II. The cat crop is the shortest ever
made, and the wheat crop not worth sending to
marketn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
WAYNE.
WINCHESTER, VA, Sept. IA, Il

I
From repeated letters received in Winchester
from Merchantsin the Valley of Virginia, asking
intormationusspecting the health ,of oar town
and that of HaEper's Ferry, we areinducedae be-
lieve that many persons (not knowing the faet
that no such thing as Cholera exists nowat either
place) may hesitate before coming through on
their way to the cities. The undersigned take
this method Of assuring them that there have
been no cases Of Cholera at either place for seven
days, and that business at both places is going on
as usual.
SAMUEL HARTLEY,
BAKERS & BROWN,
WOOD & BANNER,
r. B. ALLEN & CO.,
CHARLES CHASE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

U The population of Richmond, Va, is 3d.
6 :o-- the suburban population is estimated at
about 1000 ia addition
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

"a Carroll
Grayson -Hoge
Floyd John Carroll
Montgomery - Wysr
Pulaski
IS Mercer
Giles Aug, A. Chapman
TaZewell 4llen T. Corpsrton
Monroe Albert G.. Pendleten
80 Smyth Geo. W. Hopkins
Wythe Benz. Rush Floyd
Washington Thos. NJ. Tate
81 Scott Wynn?
Russell Garter?
Lee --Kilgore7
The names Of the delegates known to be wings
are printed in itohc. mark Of interrogation 10
attached to the names Of those whose politics We
do not know.
10 The Richmond Enquirer says this body
is composed OF 81 Democrats, 50 Wings, or II
Democratic majority. 1t is supposed that shefs
will not be over "5aker's dozeui' Of Consefva-
tives in Convention.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

On Sunday last, on the railroad line, 20 miles
west of Cumberland, Md, (says the Baltimore
Sum- man was attracted by the singular con-
duct of his dog, who persisted in scratching at
particular spot, and barking furiously In a
few moments, the dog succeeded in exhuming
a human hand, delica!ely formed, and the man
Immediately after set to work and disinterred
the body Of a young and beautiful looking fe-
male, with small and beautifully formed hands
and limbs. Her nose was broken, and her
breast much bruised from the blow of a bud-
geon Her throat was out from ear to ear; and
from the Commissions and absence of any great
quantity of blood, the throat was supposed 10
have been cut after death, TO make death GER
tain. In her pocket was found letter from her
husband, Thomas Mclaughlin, and a marriage
certificate, dated Brooklyn The letter was
addressed TO "Eeanor Feehly, Prospect Hill,
Brooklyn, N. Y, to be forwarded to Ellen
Eagan,r and expressed desire on his part for
her TO meet him at Cumberland. The marriage
certificate was signed by 'Hugo Mcguire, Pas
tor, c. Brooklyn, New York"
Mclaughlin suddenly disappeared, when the
discovered murder wac announced, and, as his
hat was found in the hole beneath the murdered
body, he is Justly suspected, and hot pursuit
made after him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
HEART OF THE KEYSTONE.

The following patriotic sentiments are extract
ed from the last Harrisburg Dem. Union:
We have read with the most unmitigated dis
gust the proceedings of the abolition meeting at
Cazenovia, New York We trust our Southern
brethren understand the feeling of the north in
regard to the mscreauts, who, herding with E.
thiopians, have no better employment than in
citing a servile war. We are opposed to mob
law, but we are not surprised when we learn
that such unseeming congregations for abom-
nable ends are dispersed by a perfect burst of
public Indignation, and confess that we fell a
secret satisfaction. That an ihsolent and pam
pered black should be allowed to propagate his
incendiary and reasonable doctrines in our
midst, is enough to excite our anger and patriot
ISM That white men and white women should
mingle and associate with negroes, is in the
highest degree immoral and revolving to our
delicacy and propriety.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
STATE CONVENTION.

The Editor of the Richmond Enquirer thus re-
fers to the splenetic and dstempered illusions
which some of the anti-reform lights have poaf-
ed out in prospect of the approaching State Con.
vention:
"Defeated by the popular vote, the vensenes
of the Lynchburg virginian is poured out with
no .parine hand and, we hope to be excused for
saying with no fair or very decent temper, on
the successful candidates. We add Justice to
the members of the Convention elect, (many Of
whom we know,) that for sterling worth, prao-
tcal usefulness, and high ability, it will be .
body equal to any that has ever met in the Capt.
tol Of our State, and that there are some among
them who would illustrate, by their eloquencs
and wisdom, any deberative body in the ma
ton. And we shall hope to see them carry out
what they have already delineatea in their pub
lie addresses wholesome and prudent reforma-
ton of the constitution
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
tTetepraphed for the Baltimore SUM-

Mr.. Sewards NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. members &c.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 81 P. M.-Mr. Sc.
wards abolition substitute for the Senate bill,
aboishing the slave trade in the District, will
receive two votes and no more-vide, his own
and that Of Mr.. Chase. Hale is absent or il
would receive three. Even Col Benton cannot
stomach the New York demagoeue. Seward
being whipped out Of free solism turns abolition
list. He is the humbug, and Mr.. Chase his
shadow
There is some irregularity about the Califor-
mia members, but they will, nevertheless, be ad
mitted, the case being an unusual and extraor
binary one X.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

INTERESTING OCCAS1ON.-W~ learn that
the Deaf Mutes Of New England are making ar
engagements to manifest their gratitude to two OF
their special friends and beneactors At Hartford,
Ct, for their successful endeavors in introduce
ing the preeent system of instruction for the
Deaf and Dumb, by the presentation of silver
Elate at Hartford, on the Goth inst. 4 Deaf
Mute, who is a gentleman of much talent, and
who received his education in the Institution at
Hartford, will make an address suitable to the
occasion, and the ceremony OF presentation will
be made by another past member Of the lnslu-
ton. We understand that many, if not most of
the Deaf Mutes of New England, and some from
other States, intend being present on that occa-
sion.
The plate consists Of two massive and ele-
gantly chased silver pitchers and salvers, the
design of the. raised work being representations
of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, at
Hartford,- "a teacher instruoting two pupils,-a
profile of one of the gentlemen for whom the
plate is intended, the coat of arms of the several
New England States, and other appropriate en-
sigma. The articles are from the mandatory
of Mr.. Stanvood. at No o53 Washington street,
who. by consent OF the Committee will exhibit
them at the Mechanics Fair. The four pieces
are manufactured at a cost of $500, aud exhibit
"A great degree of taste and skill on The part of
the manufacturer, as we'll as the heartfelt graft
iude of the donors. Boston Journal
o. Mr.. JOB TURNER, Teacher in the Deaf
Mute Department Of the Institution for the Ed
ucation of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, located in
this place, was Chairman of the Committee of
Presentation, last June, in Boston, and will be
present on the Goth inst, and oficate in the
ceremonies. The gentlemen TO whose honor
the festival is given, and TO whom the silver
plate is to be presented are, Messrs GALLAuDEr
and CLERE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

MELANCHOLY Su1c1bE.-We learn, by note
from the editor of the Catoctin (A1d) Wing, that
a widow lady, by the name of McLoyd, aged
about "a wears, residing with her father, Mr..
James Ambrose in the neighborhood Of Bealls-
vile, five miles north of Middletown, commit.
ted suicide, on Sunday morning, by suspending
herself to joist in the loft Of her fathers house
She was first discovered by one Of her little
children, who had repaired to the lott to re-
quest her to come down stairs. The alarm was
given by the child, when Mr.. Ambrose hasten.
ed and cut her down but not before the vital spark
had fled. She was laboring under an aberra-
tion of the mind. The deceased has left three
children to mourn their irreparable loss.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16

AN UNFORTUNATE FAMILr-WitAin the last
twelve months the family of ex-senator Nofven
of Michigan, has been nearly biotted out. Tho
first calamity was The sudden disappearancs OF
Mrs Miller, ian only daughter we believe un-
der circumstances the most painful. Next the
sudden death of Mr.. Norvell on his return from
protracted search for his daughter, A few
sad history OF family which few days ago
saw naught in the future but the brightest prom
ises of hope. 1t has been pretty satisfactorily
ascertaned that Mrs. Miller went to Europe in-
stead of over the Falls.
[Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-09-16
VIRGINIA STATE CONvENTIoN-.lsso

James Alfred Jones
Thos. Wallace
Tim Rives
r. G. Scott
Jno. N. Bolts
Jno. Il. Meredith
James Lyons
Ro. C. Stanard
Hector Davis
l.. ]. Bowden
Ro. McCandlish
M.,scos Grrneft
James Smith
Muscoe r II Garnet
Scott
Eustace Conway
-Braxton
-Douglass
Edwd. w. Morris
-Beale
Straughn
Il. Hall
---Eduartls
Edgar Snorden
K. C. L. Moncure
Williams
Nathl. C. Claiborne
lillian Martin
archibald Start
VIM. Tredway
Rich'd. N Edmunds
VIM. O. Goode
Jas. White
Edard. r. Chambers
&. ". Pnrkins
Willis P. Bocock
Branch I. Worsham
II. Flood
John E. Shell
Jas. L. Scoggin
r. D. Turnbull
John Hill
Joseph Fuqua
Henry L. Hopkins
Jane. Saunders
Charles H. Lynch
l.. c. Arthur
g. 4. UingfeM
S. M. Garland
Y. W. SouthaN
III. J. Randolph
L. N. Lyon
Walter D. Leake
Richard Cooke
D. w. K. Bowles
JAS. Barbour
John Voolfolk
R. A. Banks |
John Janney |
-Carter !
Ro. J. T. H'Llte |
Ro. E. Scott |
Jas. F. Stroller !
Samuel Chiffon
J. Bow yer Miller
John T. anderson
William, Watts |
David Fult=
Hugh ". Shefey
John 'Letcher |
David E. Moore |
Adam Stephenson
Geo. E. Deneale |
John Kenney?
-Lionberger +?
A. M. Newman
G. B. Samuels !?
Seymour
Cook =?
Williams
Chas. J. Faulkner
D. Murphy
VIM. Lucas
AndreaU Hunter
Jas. E. Stuart
II. Sloan
r. E. Byrd
G. Blue
j. T. Martin
II. Jacob
J. Knote
7hos. NJ. Galley
Gideon d. Camden
Van Winkle'
johnson
--Snodgrass !?
VIM. G. Brown
Armstrong!
--Neeson
WtAey
Jno S. Carlyle
Samuel L. Hays
Smith ?
D. Bland,