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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-19

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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
PUBLIC MEETING.

AGREEADLy to previous notice, a portion of
the citizens OF Stanton assembled in the Court
House, on Saturday evening, to take into con-
sideration the expediency Of establishing Tel
egraph line from Staunton to Winchester.
The meeting was called to order by JOHN B.
BREeKENRIDcE, Esq. and on his motion HucA
w. SnEFFEY, Esq, was appointed Chairman,
and +, J, ALFRED, appointed Secretary
Mr. Brush; of the firm of Kent & Co.. Zanes-
vile, Ohio, who have the right to use AIorses
patent then explained the uses of the Telegraph,
showing its advantages in all the relations OF
life When he had concluded, on motion oil
MT Breckenridge, the following resolution was
submitted for adoption before Offering it, MI
Shelley made some remarks showing the utility
of the Telegraph to the Merchant and Farmer,
the Cattle-dealer and others engaged in trade, in
being able to ascertain the state of the markets.
ResolUed, That committee of five be appoin-
ted to examine the proposition of Mr.. BRUSH 10
establish. a Telegraph line from Winchester to
Staunton, and to report upon the e3pediency of
acceding to said proposition to meeting to be
held in this place on Tuesday evening next.
The following gentlemen compose the COM
mittee, viz: Messrs FL. w. Shelley, A. H. H.
Stuart, Breeze johnson, William Kyle and Lyt-
telton Waddell
On motion the meeting adjourned.
HUGH w. SHEFFEY, Chm'n
+. J. ALFRED, Sec'y.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
THE DERWoRTH FAMILY.

There will DO an attractive concert at the
Melodeon on Wednesday evening, by this fami-
ly consisting Of the father and four lovely chill
dren, from five to thirteen years of age. three
girls and and boy. We attended rehearsal
OF the children on Thursday evening. in thia
city, and we venture to say that this group of
sweet little musicians is one Of the most pleas.
ing that has ever visited our city. No one ia y
ing once heard them will be content without
hearing them second time. The Oldest Miss
Marian, is a finished Pianist and Violin;st -
The youngest Master William, is onlvs five
years old, yet he executes on the Violincelo. 4,
perfect time, some of the most difficult passaoes
in the Overtures of Tancredi and Figaro The
sisters perform charmingly on the Violin and
Piano, and the father who is German bv birth
is an accomplished Professor of music in New
York, and his children are educated by himself.
They have visited several towns in Connecticut.
Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
and wherever they have been heard their con.
certs appear to have been well received especi-
ally the fascinating, childish simplicity. with
which each performs part, to say nothing Of tbs
droll action of little William, while performing
in perfect tune on the Vioincello.
Boston Post.
u The Charlottesville papers speak in terms
Of high praise Of this band of musicians and
choristers, and from the notices we have seen,
our people may expect treat. They will be in
Staunton on to-day or tomorrow
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
WESLEYAN FEMALE rNsTrru1T.

The ceremony of laying the Corner Stone of
the Wesleyan Female Institute, by the Masonic
Fraternity, took place on the 1st inst, in this
place. Being the day for the celebration Of the
anniversary of Charity Division, s. Of T., large
number of that Order were in procession. The
I. o. 0. F. also joined the procession, by invita-
ton. Brief addresses were delivered by the
Rev. B. N Brown, and Rev. A. A. REEsx--a
collection was then taken up for the benefit Of
the Seminary amounting to about $780, after
which the company partook of splendid Din.
ner which was furnished by Mr. G. D. LAHcAs.
TER. IN the evening, the ''Sons'' again made
their appearance, and an address was delivered
by Mr.. PHELPS; Of Covington. 4 collection was
again taken up for the Seminary amounting to
about 500, making the handsome contribution
of about $500. The ceremonies of the day were
quite agreeable, and nothing. occurred to mar its
pleasures.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
MARIE

In Monterey, on Tuesday the 2sd ult., by the
Rev. John T. Taoler Mr.. CHR1sroPHER G.
WRIGHT, to Miss EyEL1NE BRADSHAW, all Of
Highland county
On the 18th ult, by the Rev A. p Ludden,
Mr.. JAMES J. CLATTERBucK, to Miss Nancy J.
RISK, all of this county.
Gu the 25th ult., by the same, Mr.. JOHN N.
Dull, to Miss EyEllsE R. VANrossEN, all of
this county.
On the Both ult, by the same, Mr. N. P.
DAVIS, to Miss Mary JANE BRADFORD, all Of this
county.
On the evening of the 9sth uls., BY the Rev.
FL Wetzel, Mr.. JAMES MURDOCH, TO Miss Lu-
cINDA RURAL of this county
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
O 81 T UARY

DIED, ON the 18th ult., V1RalN1A, aged Is
years, daughter of Rev. N. J. B. Morgan, Of
Baltimore city
DIED, at her residence in Rockingham Coun-
ty, April End, Mrs MARY BLACK, relict of the
John Black, in the 65th year Of her age.
DIED,-At his residence on the sGlade,D
Augusta county, on Wednesday last, after pro-
tracted illness, Capt.JoHN M. EsT1LL, aged "a
years, highly respectable gentleman Of that
county He was for many years a member Of
the Presbyterian Church, and died lamented by
a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rockingham Register.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
FoR THE INDICATOR.

Mr.. Editor,--I the account contained in. the
last indicator, of a discussion held BY the can
dldates OF this county for the Legislature, at the
Court House, on the 22d of April You represent
me as saying that was ssn favor Of those pep-
nlar measures OF reform, and if they come up for
discussion In the next Legislature Of Virginia,
the cause could lose nothing by being advocated
by gentleman OF his [my] abllity."1 This is all
you say OF my speech, and it is ali unfounded in
fact, except that did avow myself in favor of
measures OF reform, without any reference, how
ever, to their being popular or otherwise. said
nothing whatever based upon the contingency of
discussion OF those measures in the next Legis-
lature SO far from it, utterly denied that it
was possible for them 10 be brought before that
body, and dweltat some length TO shew the alb
surdity OF such proposition. Nor did insinu-
ate IN the rerlotest manner that the cause would
lose nothing by being advocated in the Legisla-
lnre or anywhere else By a gentleman OF my a.
biity. No one, either in my private conyersa-
tons Or public speeches, ever heard me assert a
CLAIM to ability. That is matter leave to be
settled by others. Whilst know " hat NAV
say or think is OF very little consequence to the
public, yet decent sef-re spect impels me to
correct a published statement of debate which
contains nothing did say, and imputes to me
ollles lneyer entertained or uttered
CHAPMAN JOHNSON.
u We regret that our remarks of last week
in relation to Mr. JoANsoas speech, bear tho
construction put upon them. 1t was far from
our intention thus 10 represent Mr.. JOHNSON.
We heard but small portion of his speech, and
therefore, could report no part of it. We only
wished to say what we knew to be true, that
Mr.. JOHNSON was Reformer, and to convey
the idea, that if he represented Augusta in the
Legislature, and those popular measures of Re.
orm2 came up for discussion in that body-a
thing every one must know to be impossible
ne would advocate them with far greater ability
than the gentleman who had taken them under
his peculiar guardianship. This was the idea
we wished to convey, but owing to the excite
ment and other causes of that eek, our remarks
were too much hurried.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

A V1RaINIAN Mlss1sc-The Louisville Cou-
rIer, of the 9th INST, says that Mr. George
Golding, OF Virginia, on his way to California,
lett tae Missouri Hotel of that city, on Monday
last to be absent for short time, and has not
been heard Of He had recently exhibited
some symphonic OF alienation of mind; and his
friends are greatly distressed at his mysterious
disappearance.
70 We presume this is Mr. Golding, who
Lett Augusta few weeks since, for California
ne lived near Rockland Mills, on the North Riv-
er lfso, it would be well for his friends to in.
stitate enquiry concerning him. His name was
George w P. Goding, but the middle names
may not have been known in Louisville.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
RAILROAp DupOT.

The site for the location of the Railroad Depot,
in this place. has been determined upon. 1t ia
to be located in the meadow belonging to A. H
H STUART, Esq. on the Middlebrook road, a.
bout 100 yards above the Jail. Two and one
third acres are to be laid off and the price agreed
upon, we believe, is $500 an acre. This was
an estimate of the value by many good judges.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

NEp.-Henry servant of Mr.. Pbilip
Slower, aged about 25 years, was drowned on
Saturday morning last, while attempting TO
cross the river in a small boat, just below the
mill-dam, near Mr. SIS house. The wind was
very high at the time, and carried the boat nm.
der the dam in spite Of his efforts to prevent it.
Tenth Legion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
JUNCTION Valley TuRNp1nE.

We understand the stockholders of this Com
pany have determined upon the construction OF
Plank instead of McAdamized Road from
Buchanan to Stanton. Contracts for the grad
ing, &c, of this road will be let, in Lexington
ON the 18th inst, and from Lexington to Green
vile, in few days.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
"wHo STRUCK BILLY PATTERSON,

1t will be seen that JAMES B. KEE, the Demo-
cratic candidate, has been elected to the Legis-
lature from the district Of Pendleton and part of
Highland, beating the partnership Of WooDsoN
and SAUNDERS. Saunders received IA votes
all told This ought to teach that Democrat a
lesson and learn him that when the people want
his services they will ask for them. huzza for
the Democracy Of the Mountain District!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

FAcTs FOR THE PEopLE-Only EIGHT mem
bers OF the Wing party in the Senate of the u
ni.ed States; voted for Mr.. Foote'S compromise
committee. This too, in the fact Of all The pro-
LESSONS of the Wing press and Wing party in
favor OF compromise, and all their abuse of the
Democracy for being opposed to it. Will the
people remember this fact?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
OLD ZACH TAKING THE STUDS!

The Washington correspondent writes 10 the
New York, Journal of Commerce:
The malcontent wings be overuled. Mr.
Bell stated, in his speech, to-day, that in his
last conversation with General Taylor, he de-
clared that he would not be bound by the dicta-
ton Of The arsig party in opposition to his own
judgement.
TWAS in contemplation, some two weeks ago,
to send to General Taylor committee of Wing
members ITO demonstrate against the continuance
of the present Cabinet. 1t is said that Gen
Taylor. hearing it, remarked that, if they came
to him, they would find there were Buena Vistas
in civil life as well as in military life
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
Photographed for the Baltimore Sun. /

BosToN, April 90.
Efforts for Ne,u Trial in P'of. Webster's Case
The Post states it is understood that the coun-
sci for Prof. Webster have taken out writ of
error, upon the ground that the order Of the Alu-
nicipal Court for certifying the indictment up to
the Supreme Court, was not finally set forth in
said certificate by the clerk of said Municipal
Court
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
A GOOD SALE.

A sale Of the old "Bell Tavern" property, in
this place, belonging to the estate Of Michael
CARRIER, dec, was made on the 1st inst, at the
aggregate sum of $7603 rs cents.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
Wilson's maj, at Cabin Point,
Wbeadon,s ma; in tho oo,,n,,

Wheadon's maj. in the county, 2
I'VE are delighted to save old Surry bv the
skin of her teeth, from the disgrace Of Federal
ism. We call on her Democracy to cease their
chickering's, and move together harmoniously
hereaiter-Exqarer.l
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
NJ THE FEDERAL. cOJ7RT i.

70 THE FEDERAL COURT is now in ses.
sion In this place, Judge BRocKENBRouGH, pre-
siding. No Grand Jury was impannelled, there
being no business ready to be brought before 1t at
this time The Court, however, is engaged in
the trial Of causes of a civil character.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
LOSS AND GAIN.
Reform CONVENTION.

There seems to be little doubt that this mea-
sure has received the saction ofthe popular vote.
The East has rolled up a large nlajerily-and
the Valley counties have given sweeping maio-
rites in its favor Even Wheeling, in Western
Virginia, has thrown its voice into the Conyea-
ton scale.-Enq.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
A MAN MIssING.-Mr. TALBOT. bett

A MAN N1ISSING.-Mr TALBOT, better
known under the title Of the "Wcnderiag Jsw,',
has disappeared from our midst under some.
what singular circumstances He has been trac-
ed as far as Frankfort, in Greenbrier. Rumors
were aHoat that the man had been murdered, as
he was known to have a considerable sum of
money in his possession. A committee of in
yeatgation appointed at Lewisburg, on the 22d
ct April, reported, that from the conduct of MI.
TALBOT, the committee are satisfied he was
"eitiler escaping from lis creditors or criminal
prosecution. The committee consisted of John
Mcpherson, James Frazier, Mason Mathews
Joanson Reynolds, Edward B. Bailey, William
Smith, William Cary, Samuel Price and Garrett
Brown.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
Photographed for the Baltimore Sun.
WASHINGTON, May rs P. M.
Another Indian Murder. &c.

Intelligence was received at the Indian bureau
to-day, from Col. Calhoun, agent at Santa Fe, to
the effect that Miss White, who it will be re-
nlembered, was borne into captivity by the A.
pache Indians, has been murdered Her mother
it will be remembered, was also murdered by
the same inhunan wretches.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

Hurry UP THE CAkEs-O, Yes o, Yes, O
Yes.-All ye who have claims Of any kind or
character, to present to Inc General Government
OF o., th!s Republic, now is your time to so to
washington, and hurry up your cakes 10 the
present Cabinet, as long as they remain in pow
err All claims, il backed by proper agents &C.
9ualnted with the labyrinths Of the Cabinet in
torney General is ready with any kind of legal
opinion, and Mr.. Meredith as long as the Trea-
sury holds out, is prompt i'll paying. Hurry up
the cakes hurry up the cakes !!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

FOREIGN NEWS.-Ihe steamer Calada ar
rived at Halifax Gu Thursday night last, and
brings some interesting items Of news. Mis-
chief was brewing in France--the Pope had re-
turned to Rome and was well received-Kossuth
had been condemned to death, not having, with
many others, surrendered himself according
to notice gisenth months ago. A judgment
will visit the nation that murders this brave and
generous man.
There had been an advance in Cotton. Flour
was selling at CPS Cd to s3s., in Liverpool.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

LECTURES TO YOUNG MEN.-The Rev.
B. M. SMITH will commence course of Lee
lures to young men, in the Presbyterian Church,
in Stanton, OH Sabbath next, at Al o'clock
Subject-Evidences of Christianity.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON. April 2S. 1850


WASHINGTON, April %, 1850.
The Compromise Comnaittee-Mr. Clay's Report
The Plan agreed apon-1hree Bills United
States Stock-Cohtorn Fecer &c.
The compromise committee agreed upon their
report on Tuesday last. The Chairman, Mr..
Clay was requested to present the views of the
committee to the Senate in detailed report,
and also to prepare the bills in conformity with
these views. Mr. Clay on Friday, retired into
the country, taking with him an amanuensis for
the purpose of diseharging the duty He is at
the residence ofMr Calvert, near this city
There are to be three bills, as understand
The first bill embraces California, the territorial
governments. and the Texan proposition, thus
disposing OF all the these topics in one act.
The second alters and amends the fugitive
slave act of 1877, in such manner as to give ef
feet to the constitutional provisions on the sub
ject and at the same time to comply with the
reasonable feeling and opinion of the Northern
people. Tbs provisions are simple and eff
cient.
The third bill extends the laws OF MARYLAND
as 1t existed years ago over this District
and by the provisions of the same, the slave
marts will be broken up, and the introduction
OF slaves for sale prohibited.
| Here is the California scheme 1t was agreed
to unanimously-at least no dissent was express
ed by any OF the committee. l am coufiden
that it will be supported by two thirds of the
South
| The amount of United States stock transferred
to foreigners during the week ending Yesterday
was S6so.ooo. Nearly million was transfer
red to foreigners during the last fortnight and a
an advance of at least eighteen per cent
| The California fever has reached the public
Offices in this city, and stampede is threatened
among the twelve hundred clerks Three O
four intelligent clerks with salaries of thirteen
fourteen hundred dollars, resigned during ths
last week, and are gone to seek a better lot il
the land of promise
The well known and intelligent translator o
the State department, Mr.. Greenhow, who som'
time ago published valuable memoir upol
California and Oregon, has resigned, and is a
bout to go to California. Mr. Clayton has APP
pointed Mr.. Walsh, who was formerly charge o
affairs in Brazil, to the vacancy. Ion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

70 The attention of our subscribers in High
land, is directed to the advertisement of Messrs
VIM. J. WELDON s. Son, of Williamsville, Bath
county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

ConN.-As the season of the year is now ap-
preaching for planting corn we publish the
following hint, which we find in an agricultural
paper
" After you have prepared your corn ground,
sow on each acre two bushels of salt, harrow il
IN, then roll and plant your corn and you will
experience but little annoyance from grub and
other worms, as the salt will give them their
quietus Just as notably as though YOU had done
it with bodkin 800
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06

U~ We make tia rule to refer the reade, to
the advertisements in our columns, during the
business season, not doubling that those who
are not afraid to advertise will also sell good
bargains.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
Election Returns.

We group together few of the returns from the
Virginia elections,o enable the reader to form an
idea Of the character Of the late political conflict
OLD ESSEX REDEEMED!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
CONGRESS.
Reported for the Baltimore SUM-
WASHINGTON, April, 80, 1850.
SLNy ATLS

CEsNA
Petitions we're presented.
! The Senate took up the bills granting alter
nate sections of public lands to the State Of ILL
nois to aid in the constructions OF the Central
Railroad
| A debate arose which occupied the whole sit
ting.
| Mr.. King moved IAN amendment extending
the provision OF the bill to the Alabama and
Mississippi Railroad. Agreed to. -
| Mr.. Walker moved to strike out the provi-
sions for increasing the price of reserved sections
to So so, OF the minimum.
Mr.. King opposed this motion.
! After long discussion Mr.. Walkers amend
ment was rejected. The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
On motion Of Mr.. Cobb, Of Ala, the bill grant
ing bounty land 10 the officers and soldiers of the
war of 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1915; and the In
dian wars OF 1911 the Seminole war of 1885,
| 1886 &C., and the war known as Gen. Wayne's,
Of 1892 to 1895, that have not heretofore been
provided for, was made the the special order for
the third Tuesday in June next and for each
succeeding day until disposed of. The rules
were suspended for the purpose, by a vote Of
| 1877 to 81.
| On motion of Mr. Wentworth, the rules were
suspended by vote, on yeas and nays, of 145
In the affirmative and IA in the negative, to in
iouuce FeSOiutloH lot the appointment OF Sc
lect committee of nine 10 make thorough in
| vestigation into all matters connected with the
present contract for executing the public print
ing, the cause of the delay its execution, wheth-
er the prices are too low, and what reduction
can be made from the prices Of the law of 1S1e
| to secure the prompt printing, &C., and what
would be the profits at rate of 20 per cent less
than the prices OF 1919.
| The resolution was passed without a division
On motion OF Mr.. Thompson, of Pennsylvania
the rules were suspended, and the House resolv-
ed into committee of the whole on the State OF
the Union. and resumed the consideration of the
census bill.
Mr., Moore of Pennsylvania, Clark, Carter,
]. II. King OF New York, argued in favor Of the
constitutitutional power of the federal govern
ment to gather the most extensive statistics
touching the moral, intellectual and physical
condition of the United States.
| Messrs Stevens, of Ca kaufman, and Wood
ward Of S. C., argued against the constitutional
| ity of any act for gathering statistics of the
| property and industry Of the country maintain
ing that the constitution authorised only the ia
king Of the census of the inhabitants, for the
purpose of establishing the basis and quota of
representation; but that if statistics of property
were required for the purpose of direct tax
| they could be more correctly furnished by the
States.
Mr.. Sibly obtained the floor but yielded to a
motion that the committee rise and the House
adjourn.
The House adjourned at O'Clock.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
ELECTION IN HIGHLAND COUNTY.
Senate. II. of D. Pendle-

Total, 335 $50 IA 50
For Convention 334, against it, 80.
70 We have not heard from Pendle.on, but
understand KEGS majority in the district is 900
That will do.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-05-06
To The Editnrs Of The Examiner.

APRIL rs, l850.
To the Editors of the Examiner:
Our election closed on yesterday, and Col.
Richard J. Muse, firm and tried Democrat,
was chosen by the handsome majority Of ten
Long and nobly have the Democracy battled
for a result like this, and now the shout goes
up and victory perches upon their honorel old
banner. Old Essex, (God bless her) takes. her
place in the Republican family, and Whggery,
with all its grievous multitude of iniquities, is
properly rebuked. Farewell, then, to the hopes
of the promising young gentlemen who have
been siehing for the hour of promotion to ar
rive. This defeat has nipped their budding
hopes, and sorrow and sadness come early to The
heart. They bear it all with becoming gravity,
but
''The heart feels most when the lips move not
And the eye speaks gentle good byen