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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

STANDING Upon HIS RlcHrs-Sorne 40 vcarsi
ago, when mans responsibility depended
mach on his taking a newspaper, a certain
shFs"d old fellow was one morning enjoying the
luxury OF pelusing his paper (althoush he labor.
ed under the great disadvantage of not knowing
a single letter Of the alphabet,) when more
knowing neighbor Of his happened to come in:
perhaps to borrow his paper-obselving 10 him
Una. Una. ne mad ms paper wrong end up. The old
posity of offended dignity, exclaimed a wonld
have you know, sir, that if I take a, paper and
pay for it, have right to read it which end I'M
please" o''' w
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
: The Easton, Nd, Star Of Tuesday relates the

9 The Easton, Nd, Star Of Tuesday relates the
following Incident
1t appears that young uan, who resided in
Easton, lew years ago, by the name of F****
and afterwards removed TO the village of R.
few miles from c., became enamoured Of
young lady in the neighborhood, the daugh-
Ter OF widow c., to whom he afterwards
became engaged to be married, but from oppo-
sltlon OF the parents-bo,h of whom were then
llvmg-or some other cause, the consummation
OF their plighted "vows" was deferred. Thus
matters stood until few weeks ago, when the
WY mother sent the co!nfiding and unsuspecting
her absence drove into town in dashng styfe Is
company with Mr.. F., and actiallyomarr;ed
nm herself! The astounding news of her
mothers marriage threw the poor girl into
spasms and at one time her life was despaired
OF, so overpowering was the shock that fell upon
her young and confiding heart. Her mother is
sad to be about forty.fre years of age and has
been widow only about s'r months! Strange
world thiss
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

A RACE WITH THE CARs.--The Cincinnati
Enquirer tells the following raey yarn .At
Morrow, green looking man got upon the cars,
tied large cur dog he had with him to the iron
staunchon, OF the hindmost car, and deliberately
took his seat among the ladies. Away Bounded
the iron horse, with his usual speed, to the no
small wonderment of the countryman, who had
never ridden so fast before. Arriving at Fosters
Crossings, he walked back to take a look at his
favorite animal, ard his surprise may be imagin-
ed when he found only the head of the dog at
tached to the rope with which he had fastened
him. After being perfectly satisfied that the
dog was dead,' he merely uttered, well, this
is the only crittcr that could beat tina. dog run
ming"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
REPUBLICAN, INDICATOR
BIZ sTEvEwscM G. GExGER.
TERMS.

TERMS
The "VlNDICATOR'is published weekly.
at 81 year, in advance, or So so, if payment is
delayed beyond the expiration of that year. No
subscription received for less period than six
months. No paper will be discontinued (except
at the discretion Of the editor until all arrearages
shall have been paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Will 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
aade to those who advertise by the year.
All letters must be postpaid
Any person procuring five responsible subscri.
Aers, shall have the sixth copy gratis
Y: B. PALMER. is agent for the "vindica tor
pr the cities of Philadelphia, New York 4 30 ston
''Vindicator" for the city of Baltimore.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

FATAL MIsTAKE.-A Doctor N Ray recently
administered to Mr.. Joseph Farnell, worthy
Missouri, a large quantity of norpAnie, which
he mistook for Dover's powder, from the effects
OF which the man died in a few hours. The
poor man killed, left large and helpless family
alone IN the world to battle with the storms OF
HE. DR.; Ray publishes card in the Paris Mer-
curry, withdrawing from the medical practice.
II all OF the medical profession who have help
ed somebody out of the world, should retire from
practice, the M DPS would Be considerably
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

SIMPLE CURE FOR CRouP.-We find in the Jorr.
nal OF Health the following simple remedy for
THIS dangerous disease. Those who have mass.
ed nights of great agony at the bedside of loved
children, will treasure it up as an Invaluable
piece OF information. If a child is taken With
Group, instantly apply cold water if possible.
suddenly and freely TO the neck and chest, with
a sponge. The breathing will almost Instantly
drink as much as it can then vine if drv' cover
it up warm, and soon quie. slumber viii relieve
the parents anxiety, and lead the heart 81 tlanl.
fulness to the Power which has given to the
pure gushing fountain such medical Qualities
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

VERY SINcULAR.-Some fifty years since, the
family of Or. Denormandie, formerly Of Attic
borough, Bucks CO., Pa, received letter writ
ten in language which they did not under-
stand It was thought nothing Of, except as a
matter of curiosity, and remained among the
family papers until lately, when it happened to
be seen by some person who translated it, and
behold! it proved to be a will leaving 10 the
family an Immense estate. DR., Denorm.udie
lett three sons, and perhaps other children Two
OF his sons went TO Kentucky about 1918, where
are still living.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
JOHN B. WATTS,
AT LAW,

IRON the liberal support heretofore extended
u TO me, as member Of the bar, in the County
OF Augusta, ain encouraged to offer my profession
al services to the citizens Of Rockingham, Highland
and Pocahontas. To the two first, in their respec.
the other, in their Circuit Superior Court, only
MY office is in the brick range, second room from
the north end, on the east OF the Court house
square, in Staunton.
Feb. !, lS50.-ly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

THE FORCE OF IMAG1NArIoN- Lucchese
peasant, shooting sparrows, saw his dog attack
ed by strange and ferocieus mastf He tried
to separate the animals, and received a bite
from his own dog, which instantly ran 6fl
through the fields. The wound was healed in
a few days, and the dog was not found; and
the peasant, after some time, began to feel svmp-
toms OF nervous agitation. He conceived that
the dog, from disappearing, was mad; and with
in day or two after this idea had struck him,
ne began to feel symptoms of hydrophobia.Z
They grew hourly more violent he raved, and
had all the evidences Of this most violent dis
temper. AS he laid, with the door open to let
in the last air that he was to breathe, he heard
the dog bark. The animal ran up to his bedside
and frolicked about the room. 1t was clear
that he at least was in good health. The pea
SAINTS mind was relieved instantly he got up
with renewed strength, dressed himself plung-
ed his head into basin Of water, and, thus re-
treshed, walked into the room Of his as,onished
family. The statement is made in a memoir by
Professor Barbantini and it is not improbable
that many attacks of disease so strongly de.
pendent on the imagination might be equally
cured, by ascertaining the state Of the animal by
which the bite was given.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

:. 1.-THE Detroit journals are arguing the ques-
ton "Where is the American Wilderness ~.
The ADVERTISER says: At the opening of this
century it was in Ohio and Indiana-twentv -fve
years afterwards, it was in Michigan, Wiacon-
SIN, etc-last year it was Minnesota. Now.
where IS 1t, and Where is ii to be next year, ex,
cept perhaps i'll Nebraska. and around The JsLa,
oil the woods! N~Ao
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
The WONDERS OF NA1uRr-Thera ;, 49,

The WONDERS OF NATuRE-There is a tree
sailed the Manchanoel, in the West Indies it's
appearance IS very attraetive, and the wood oft
psen11arly beautiful; It's bears kind Of apple re-
sempling golden ,pippin. This fruit locks very
tempting and smells very fragrant, but 10 eat q
is instant DEATH and its sap or iuice 50 poison.
Gus that II few drops fall on the skin, it raises
blisters, and occasions great pain The indians
dip their arrows i'll this JUICE to poison their on.
emlcs when they. wound them Providence has ..
so appointed it, that one of these is never fonnd
but near it grows white wood, or fig tree, the
juice OF either of which, ifapplied in time. is a
remedy for the disease produced by the Mancha.
noel 49,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

>,
~ is no trouble, madam, assure you.'
He waited on her home. The EVENING ,r.s
very cold, and the distance was great. Size Left
him at the door, but said not word of thnnks
She afterwards heard that he charged her with a
lack OF politeness, in not thanking him bnt she
replied, he told me plainly that il was no tyouI1e
II so, no thanks Were due. But if he told me
lie, and il really was trouble, then he owes me
an apology for deceiving me- '''~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

"There is no little enemy" A man either
hates you with his whole heart or he don't hate
you at all. This hating little is good deal
like blowing up a powder milla little lisa feat
that can't be did
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

Never undress yourself before bed time In
other words, don't will away the properly YOU
own In this world till you are about taking up
your residence in the next Dutiful children are
made By hope, not by passion. Bread eaten has
lost its flavor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

AMOUNT OF CONVERSATION CA1cuLArED.-The
KEY y, mr., Gannett, of Boston, reckons that each
individual averages 3 hours conversation dailv
at the rate OF hundred words minute or
twenty pages OF an octave volume in an hour.
AT this rate we talk volume of 400 PAGES in q
week, and titty-tWo volumes in year. 40 "
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

THE Globe says We see that a "small Ia.
dysn gold watch is advertised as lost the other
evening at the theatre. We wonder if il diflers
in appearance from watches usually worn by
large ladies
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

HALF OF the nobest passages in poetry are trn-
lsms; but these truisnls are the great truths of
humanity; and he is the true poet who draws
mem from their fountains in elemental purity,
and gives us to drink.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

EXPERIMENTAL philosophy is said 10 be asking
young lady to marry you. Looking ind;fIerss
ent and saying you We're only in fun when she
refuses you is natural philosophy COMMITTING
suicide under like circumstances, is moral phi.
losophy. ''"' f''''
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
LAMPS! LAMPS!

Nv have just received and always keep on hand
w aful supply and assortment OF Lamps, (some
beautiful Styles for burning Oil, Lard, and burn
ing Fluid. Housekeepers are solicited to examine
our stock. ESKRIDGE II KINNEY
Staunton, Feb, rs, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

REV. DR.. DunBIN.-The Delaware Journal is
informed that the report in circulation that DR..
Durhin had Withdrawn from the Methodist
Church is incorrect He never had any inten-
ton of so doing
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

FEMALE Docross.-Two young ladies, Miss
Amira Fraim and Miss Mary Ward, have be
come regular students in the medical depart.
ment Of the Memphis Institute.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

The Arabs allow a man to divorce himself
from a wife who does not make good bread
Were such the law in our country half the young
married ladies would be in danger of single
bessedness.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

The world estimates men by their success in
life; and by general consent success is evidence
of superioritY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

Beware of slippery sidewalks and painted
women. They are as treacheross as strong drink
or an old enemy reconciled
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

WARNING FOR ApornEcAR1Es.-A Young lady
in Trenton, NJ, few evenings since, (says the
State Gazette,) experienced narrow escape
from Death, by having administered TO her a
spoonful OF creosote, which was sent from an
apo1ii,ecary,s shop in vial very improperly Ia
belled aassatGtida. The mistake was not dis
covered until the fatal poison was entirely
swallowed, and the most agonizing pains en-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
Drugs and Medicines.

GULP. MORPHINE, Quinine, Chlore form,
- strychnine, Cassia, Lump Magnesia, Blue
Smalts, Pure Ground Ginger, Judkin's Ointment,
Lamp Chimneys, &C., just received and for sale BY
E. BERKELEY.
Staunton, Feb. rs, 1850.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

A REALLY DISTRESSING Casa few DAYS
since, an accomplished lady of this city, who
was admired by wide spread circle of friends,
died from the rupture of blood vessel, Induced,
ny circumstances almost indescribably painful,
II appears that young gentleman Ia widower1
had been paying his addresses to her for several
months, and finally the day was set apart when
the nuplal ceremony was to take place It
appears, however that the widower had promis-
ed his first wife, on her death bed, that he never
would get married again but when time had
soothed his feelings consequent upon so painful
an attiction rs her DEATH he forgot his vow, fell
in love with the young lady and went 50 far as
to agree upon final engagement with her. On
reflection, the death of his wife and the sacred
vow he had made flashed on his memory. Ac-
cordingly, with feelings best known to himself,
he wrote a letter setting forth the facts, and ex
pressed his determination not to comply with the
engagement which he made with the Young lady
in question. She received the mssive, care
fully perused it, read it over and over again.
horror chilled her frame, she suddenly became
raving crazy and after living for only three
hours from the receipt of the letter, she burst a
main blood vessel and fell corpse. Thus per-
ished fine, talented and accomplished young
lady of Philadelphia, one who was beloved BY
all who knew her.-Scott's Weekly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

" A bill has passed the Legislature Of Wis
eonsln, submitting the question of banks or nc
banks hi that Stale TO the people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
LAND FOR SALE.

II WISHto sell privately the Tract of Land on
which reside, being in the County of Augusta.
and in the neiehborhood Of Grcenville, and con-
tanning by estimation
goo .4CKES,
be the same more or less--the South River pas
ses through this land, and the Improvements are
good. There is also al ACRES of Pine Land
which will be sold separate Or with the above
Tract to suit purchasers.
WILLIAM S. HAWPE.
December 81, 1s49-tf.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
SINGULAR ELOPEMENT.

Cincinnati paper gives the following ac-
count of strange affair which recently occurr-
ed in Kentucky:
We heard Of most singular elopement yes.
terday as having occurred near Frankfort Ky
1t appears that youth of nineteen years was
deeply in love with a young miss of about the
same age. The parents We're opposed to the
union, and endeavored to thwart the designs Of
the loving pair. One day, however, unknown
to the pa and ma OF the daughter, the loving
couple started off to Frankfort to have the "knot
tied )" but on reaching there, the young man
was informed that he being minor it would be
necessary for him to come the next Monday
court day, and choose for himself guardian
with whose consent they might be married.
Seeing this was the best they could do, assent
was given and both returned home. The young
man deeming it best to be on the look out for
his future protector, started the following morn.
ing to make his choice. He selected his man
who was appointed and gave his consent to the
union. The young man started with a LIGHT
heart Tor the purpose Of again clipping and con-
summatine their plans but upon reaching the
dwelling the next night where his fair one resi-
tded, he found to his establishment that she had
been married two nights before against her will
and by demand OF her parents. He knew not
what to do, and Immediately set about adopting
some plan to shave her yet" In the dead hour
OF night he clambered mp to the window of her
chamber, by rough ladder he had made, and
quietly awoks her--tied bed cord, which he
had purchased S:expressly for the occason' a.
round her waist, and let her down, then got down
himself, by means of the ladder The couple
arrived in this city a few days ago and started
Tor Missouri day or 50 after.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18

o. THE above sale is postponed until FRIDAY
the 29th day Of March next
Mar w. H. HARMAN, Trustee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-03-18
W. Madame shall wait on Won bon,o .;

On ne, slr, don't take the trouble'
~ IS no trouble, madam. assure pnn
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

FIRE AT COLUMBIA, PA.-On the 18th inst a
fire broke out in Columbia, Pa. which destroyed
four large lumber yards, the office of the Spy
newspaper, and large brick hotel, owned by Mr..
Howard; also, four other houses, together with
the car sheds of the Baltimore and Susquehanpa
Railroad Company. The Columbia bridge over the
Susquehanna on fire several times, but it was
in each case fortunately extinguished before much
damage was done The property destroyed was all
on Front street and vicinity which is the most bu-
siness portion of the town.
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26
Steamboat Departures This Day.
az" Letter from DIR. John A. Wilson, an eminent
hystcian, to DR.. $. GILBERT.



have been intimately acquainted both personally aud proies
sionay, with Dr. S. GILBERT since 1913 making period
years On becoming acquainted Dr. e. he politely me
visit his uhnary Of which pleasure avaled myself the first
opportunity had heard much said against the Doctor
though lad suffered myself become prejudced by
party. of those who have been dgeu nquirers
truth for the past thirty and have always ready and will
ing embrace it, let 1t whence might; expert
ence, have that will obausd any source
while sought Tor under the influence Of either prejudice partially
entered the Doctors lnrmary were presented
Of almost all classes Of ulceratonfrom
form Of schrrus down simple liberation continued my
visits for the purpose Of Witnessing the effects
had previously visited several hospitals nmlres
and confidently that have bedr effected by
Dr. Gilbert than have by any many them
cordng the statements Of the patients themselves resisted
the and baed the skill many prominent
in North Amerea.With cognzance these facts
hesancy recommending Or, c. suffering humanity as
the successful and efficient practitioners met
in the toned class of discusses
jel3 If ItW "JoHN A. WILSON, Nj. D.''
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS The Paris corespon,
dent ofthe N. Y Herald has the following:
| visited yesterday morning the most elegant
hotel ever built in Paris Ii hes been erecteT br
the care Of Mr.. hloullen, of New York, al Rue de
Courcelles, No, 80. The architecture, ornaments
distribution ofthe building, are really Gaultess and
no doubt, when its proprietor will have finished
and furnished its interior with the most refined
samples Of our Parisan fashions and upholstery. il
will be one Of the richest mansions of Paris. Mr.
Mouten intends giving soirees and parties next win
ter in his new palace; and, no doubt assisted as he
will be by his amiabe lady and daughter he will
be the lion of the town"
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

MARRIAGE AT SEA,-Mr. II. H. Crust, of Rox.
bury, Mass, and Miss Mary Jane Hinchfeld, OF
Danvlle, Me-, according to a correspondent Of the
Cambridge, Mass Chronice,) were married, off
Cape Horn, on board the brig Colorado, bound to
California The narrator says they were strangers
to each other when they came on board, but love
soon wound his silken chain around their hearts
They were published on the morning of the 26th of
February, and were married at o'clock, p M, the
worthy captain acting the parson."
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

A BTsHoP RETURNlNG,-A letter from Paris
states that the Bishop Rape, accompanied by a
large number of priests and sisters of charity, uhe
whole troupe amounting TO about forty persons) il
on the eve of returning to the United States, from
which he has been absent for the last year. Mr..
Rappe returned with many presents and large
sum he has collected for tile church in America,
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

No sINEouRE-The National Intelligeneer. to
give its readers some idea OF the drudgery and
mere manual labor performed by some Of the Heads
of Department, obtained from the Department of
State, a statement made up by the clerks of the
number of the actual otfeiai signatures of the
Secretary during the last fifteen months, and thew
amount TO the sum of l2,297, besides private let
ters. OF these signatures 6l97 were for passports
alone
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26
che Daily Creseent,
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
NEW ORLEANS.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, JUNE 26. 1850.

To our patrons in the Sixth and Seventh Wards
below Poydras street, we owe an apology for the
irregular delivery Of our paper for the last day or
two Our regular carrier is seriously i'll, for which
reason we hope our friends viii bear with us until
new carrier can be made acquainted with his
business. A very few days will be sufficient.
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

SOUTHERN WATERING PLACES Us. NoRTHEpN
Do.-fhe NewYork Herald gives the follovin,
graphic notice Of one Of the iavotte resorts of he
would-be fsshiOnables "The Ocean Houss :,
Newport, has some very curious kitchen Diplomacy
which IS iainty initiated by some of the hotels =,
Saratoga Kitchen tactics is constantly exhibited
claims for this, and claims for that-tl one os,s
perfectly bored to death, throws his purse at tbe
heads of the walters, swallows his dinner cold and
hurries TO some quiet and decent retreat to enjoy
season Of retirement and repose. Give us the
country. Fashionable pandemoniums are too trou.
bIosome
The daily crescent., 1850-06-26

The STEAMER VIxEN.-We have given the
particulars of the late singular case which occurred
at the Washington Navy-yard. The correspondent
of the Baltimore Clipper gives US the following
additional information We find that there is
very strong feeling the subject of the alledged
tyranny of Capt. Ward, the Commander of the
steamer Vixen, now at the Nayy-yard. The man
who manned himself for life rather than continue
in the vessel is in the hospital. We have been
told that several of the crew. 10 whom large ar
rearage OF wages are due have deserted, prefe.rng
70 lose the whole than to submit to further tyranny.
From all accounts, the Vixen during her cruise
was, to use the strong language OF the noble tars
a floating hell 1t is to be hoped that an investi
CATION will be ordered-not composed of navy
ecaptans-so that the real facts may be brought to
light, If Capt Ward be innocent, he need not
shrink from scrutiny"