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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

as- 1t will be seen by reference to the
proceedings tnat the committee of the
Legislature, to which the subject was re.
ferreI, have reported adversely to the pc
titions for the passage Of a prollibitor,
liquor law. We think that this should bs
quittus, for Tie present at least. TIL,
subject has been discussed through the pa.
pers Of the State by every individual, who
had the vanity to express an opinion or
lit. The opponents of the law have not
however, deemed it necessary to reply
preterrlhg to let the question rest OIL it.
intrinsic merits. As yet the friends of the
measure have failed to effect any favorable
| impression on the public mind-notwitl
Standing the constant harping on the cues
ton. The Richmond Examiner and Vol.
leg Star are the only papers that have
taken up the glove SO approximately thrown
down, and ably have they discussed the
principles Notwithstanding to the
Winds the barney that has characterized
the appeals OF the anti-liquor law men,
We are not sorry that this bantling of IA
natcism has been sent to the closet The
passage of any law, transferring legisa-
tive powers to the ballot box, would es-
tablish a precedent involving principle,
that in its operation, and consequence,
would strike at the very foundation of all
government and crder--individual rights
and introduce into Our legislative history
feature that would at once destroy til e
conservative character of the South, and
assimiate us to the hot-beds of fanati-
cism. But we do intend here to enter in
TO discussion oil the merits of the subject.
We believe the great mass Of the people
are wise enough to decide the question for
themselves, and until the "signs of the
times Indicate that fl!::s5 spirit of radical
reiorn III legislation, is in danger of being
adopted, we s,ial! not obtsude our views on
the public.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
AmenGn o 1t to the COY sfitutior.

Mr.. Ewing, of Kentucky has offered
resolution in the House of Representa-
tives, proposing to amend the Constitution
of the United States so as to dispense with
the electoral agents, and enable the people
to vote directly for the President and Vice
President of the United States. This is
certainly very desirable and polite
amendment, and in keeping with the dem
ocratic character of our government. We
trust it will be adopted and That a MAORI
ty Of the voters Of the United States will
be empowered to choose their presiding
officers. The present system of election
is a specie of old togyism not suited to the
progressive spirit OF the age.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
The General

The price of flour, sugar. coffee, house
rent. and labor, have all advanced about
20 per cent in the last twelve months
Every individual has advanced the price
o.. the article which he manufactures, or
sells, in consequence of this general Use
bat the printer. His prices must remain
stationary. Indeed some few have been
foolish enough to reduce the prices. The
only remedy that we can devise for the
fraternity, is for the patrons to come for
ward and pay puactually IN adrance for
subscriptions, &c. This would remedy
the evil greatly. Oar Office rent, journey
man hire, and paper bill, are % per cent
higher than formerly-and all this has to
come. of us. Let those who feel interest
ed in the success of the Democratic. paper
in this place use their influence to extend
its circulation. The effort wall cost them
nothing and prove of great benefit to us.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Public Ike cuticus.

Mr.. Christian has offered resolution in
the House Z Representatives of v:,y;n;a
''a' h..ssssiter executions of hanging be
done IL private. We approve the propo-
si'ion, and hope the Legislature Will mol
adjourn without enacting law to that
effect No possible good can be derived
from witnessing an immortal being launch
ed into eternity from the scall;old, and such
scenes are generally made the occasion for
bachanalian reyeiries aid impious testing
We remember some years ago, when the
negroes we're executed near this place, for
rape. an old colorcd man from Rocking
nam, hrough, his son, who was viciously
disposed up here to witness the scene, in
hope that the effect might restrain him,
but strange to say, about one year after
wards that boy was hung Lear Harm o.burg
for the very same onfense- videncing tha,
Witnessing the horrible . ton here,
had no good effect Oh his
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
III b VINDICAT0R.
STAUNTON, VA.
MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6
Money Wanted.

We hope, this being the commencement
of the New Year, that those persons know
ing themselves indebted 20 us for Job
" ork, Advertising, and Subscriptions will
come forward and make payment imme-
diately. We want money, and we must
nave 1t, from some source, to meet cur pa
per bills, house rent, journeyman hire, and
family expenses. If each subscriber W ould
come forward and make payment of his
small mite, It would help us much We
hope there will be no necessity for anoth-
e' dun. for it is a business we dislike very
much but it must be resorted to some times.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Slightly Disappointed.

A great many persons-ineluding some
volunteer "soldicrs" in uniform-came in
on Friday last, TO witness the execution oil
W i'son, bu!a respite Of 90 days having
been granted they were slightly disappoiht.
ed. Many of them, however, found consola-
ton in that universal Panacea, the essence
OF Join Barley Com. Doubtless they ar
gued, that if they couldn't haze the fun oil
seeing 50 ne one hung, they would enjoy
small drank.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Only Fifteen Dollars Per week


It will be seen from our correspondent
statement, that The Hotel keepers in Rich
mond have advanced the price Of beard
per week sl5--or $3.50 per Icy. This
Is 0 pretty smart ...ole in the s. 90 receiy-
ed b the legislator. Our correspondents
says, that at the close OF tire day they can
always say, there goes the last ftp" Il
they come off that well, il will surprise Us.
Nicnacs will have to be dispensed with,
and the ;yaller gals, at the capitol with
their Refreshments, will have to go beg
ging.' IT'S true and .more's the pity"
What Will become of those legislators who
are blessed with wiyes' 1t will be los
ing game to them. Get 81 per day, and
pay gu. fee for board, exclusive of Incl
dehtals We suppose Skinner aud Chris
tan are disposed TO excIaim--@If igno-
rance is bliss, It's folly to be wise"
This rise in the price of Board, oil
course, is owing to the high price Of -four
pSoi, Pouiul, NSC., w. lie HOleIS Ol
this place, the first of January last made
slight advance in the price of Board
which we think was perfectly justifab!e
The expense of furnishing table is now
almost double 10 what it was several year.
ago. In addition to that, servant hire is
% per cent above what it was-hay, corn
and oats, have all advanced. These CON
siderat;ons should all be pondered, BY
those disposed to complain. Live ant
let live, is good maxim. II the farms
gets % per cent more for his wood, flour
hay, corn, cats poultry, &c., he can yer,
well afford to pay a small advance in til,
price Of his daily board at the hotels.-
Landlords were made for the accommoda
ton Of the people but they should b.
paid for their trouble. II is always wei
to think of the cause before the effect i
condemned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

g. On the score Of political "importa-
tons" we must aknock under to our
neighbors of Rockingham. We mus,
confess that there has been wonderful
change in the "pol teal complexion" oil
Augusta Since the writer of this was sim
ported to this office to stick locoloco type
(which has now been over T years.
Then there were about 600 voters-now
there are about 1,609. But that this al
most unprecedented increase is owing to
"impoltat;ons' from Rockingham is moi
altogether reasonable. The rising gene
ration are Democratic from instinct. We
uoubt not the example of our neighbors
has doae great deal for Us; bat the
successful operation Of Democratic policy
has done more. Whigs-old men, who
have done the voting for the party in this
county for years and years, now say thai
they advise their sons to be Democrats-it
is the great national pa,ty-and that were
it not for the sake Of consistency, IN pro.
fession of party aliiliation. they would re-
nouncc their hercsies.
If our neighbors of The Register are sat.
istied with the friendly ''importation" and
expectation of citizens, we are. We sup.
pose neither has been the loser; and pro.
badly both the gamers. But we must say
il sounds rather badly to hear of nearly all
the important cases at your bar illegal bar
of course) being plead by our lawyers
This however, is not owing to lack oil
talent in the Rockingham legal fraternity
but simply to the fact, that your law sprigs
have not, as yet, tarried long enough al
Jericho. They, like good wine, will
doubtless improve BY are.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
IT,, 4 lie 22d ct February.

This ever memorable day vii soon
Come round. It's celebration is time
honorcd CUSTOM which should not be neg.
lected. For some years past, there has
been no public demonstration by our clti-
zens in honor Of the birth day Of Wash.
ington. This has been from no want Of ap.
probation Of his great virtues, nor the
blessings his achievements procured for us
but simply negligence. We hope this will
not be the case again. and that the coming
anniversary of his birth, will be dsIy OBJ
served.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Biennial Sessions.

Our Richmond correspondent thinks the
change in the sessions of the legislature
from annual to biennial is not reform. -
That the opinion we expressed some time
ago. There is ten times as much to do now
as there was few years ago, and nen are
not more industrious new than they were
then. The simple ediet Of convention
that this and that must be done in such a
time, will not have the desired effect
They can no more do the business OF the
State in 80 days every two years, than they
can compress the days Of the year in a
month"; OF give TO the human mind SUPER
human powers. The growth OF every de-
partment of business in the State demands
yearly supervision and legislation, and the
necessity of annual extra sessions will be
apparent, before the close of the present
session.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
5ssate Medical School

The proposition Of Dir. Harris, the SEN
ator from this county, to connect the Med.
zeal School OF Richmond with the Uni
vefsity Of Virginia, seems to be popular
movement. We are very sure DR.. Il. is
fully capable Of passing an intellgent
opinion on any sub jet that comes within
the range of his scientific Requirements, and
we have no doubt the resolution was offer
ed after careful and mature reflection
There is no question about the fact, that
Virginia IS greatly deficient, so far as 10
reputation, at least, in facilities to furnish
a thorough medical education. This is
evident, from the fact, that nearly every
one who adopts the pursuit of medicine
receives finishing process from Phlladel-
pha or New York Colleges. 1t seems TO
Us. that a Southern Medical education
would be far preferable to that of North
en- tor the reason shat, If tie student de-
sired to settle in the South, the course Of
his practical Instruction, in the South
wouid better enable him TO understand the
diseases incident to Southern climate. In
New York, the climate being different
consequently, the character Of disease is
different and whatever practical instruc-
ton that might there be given, it poorly
BELTS student to enter upon the treatment
of diseases peculiar to Southern climate
and therefore requiring different treatment.
We should have State Medical School of
a high grade, and we cannot see how such
an object can be better accomplished than
b. adopting fhe resolution of DR.. Harris.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
RespitoS.

The Governor of Virginia has again re-
spfted for so days Henry 7. Wilson, sen.
fenced to be hung for the murder of Cole
man. The execution of the sentence was
to have taken place on last Friday. A.
mother petition, numerously signed, has
been sent on to the Governor, fer com
mutation of his punishment to imprison-
ment for life in the Penitentiary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

0gs The address Of the Italian patriots
Of New York, 50 Mon. Signor Bidini,
signed by familiar names, distinguished in
the Italian Revolution OF 1S48. is very Sc
we're on that ecclesiastical official. They
say that he did consent TO and assist in
bringing about the brutal execution Of
Father Bassi, and in lengthy article re-
produce many wicked acts in his life,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

Gssr c. B. Christian. the young man who
stabbed and killed, young Blackburn, in
Lexington. not long since was placed on
his examining trial on Wednesday, the
26th, and after a tedious Investigation of
evidence for four days the Court unani-
mously agreed to send him on for further
trial at the Circuit Court of Rorkbridgc,
in April next. The case was not argued
before the Court. A. A. II. Stuart Esq,
of this place, and other distinguished
counsel, have beer retained for the pri-
soner: and 7. ]. Miehie. Esq, has been en-
ployed to act as prosecutor, with somelqual-
ificatons, in the place Of D. Moore, Com
monwealth's Attarney for Rockbrdge, who
has declined acting in that office, owing to
the fact that one Of the parties interested
is related 10 him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

Gr David Jacques and wife, charged
with being accessory before the TACT Of
the burning of several houses in Clarks-
burg, have been acquitted. The pair laid
in Jail for two years. Jacques is the man
who it is said, made grey and bay horse
match, by painting the grey the color OF
the bay and then selling them. The first
rain, the purchaser, soon found had de-
cidedy cleansing effect on one OF them,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

HnAyy HAMAoEs.--It will be remember
ed that some time since, DIR. Landreaux, O.
New OrIeaus' was run over by the cars of
the N. o. and Carrolton Railroad and
killed. Mrs. Laudreaux sued the COM
pany for $40 900 damages, A verdict Of
$50 900 was rendered in her favor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

o. How did friend Gatewood Of the
tenth Legion" come out in his engage
ment with the No.ways, last Saturday p
We suppose he led on the drum battalion
Willie the devil sowed the pisiag,. That 5
right, neighbor, enter in for war of ex.
termination, and make your town deceire
appearances.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

g. The Report of Mr.. Fisk, chief En-
gineer Of the Covington and Ohio Rail-
road. together with that of the Board of
Public Works, has been made. That of
the Engineer, iayors the Grcenbrier route
over the Monroe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

o. There is to be a branch of the Farm
er's Bank established at Harrisonburg, if
the Legislature re-charters the old Banks.
Our neighbors will then have any quaint
ty of money--being the third banking IN
stitution chartered for that place.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

g. Some scamp shot through the heart,
very fine horse, while the animal Nas
grazing on the farm Of its owner, Mr..
pears. OF Rockingham.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

The alarm of fire was given on last
Thursosy right, about 8 o'clock. when it
was discovered that the plank kiln, near
the eBeIl Tavern" was in a blaze. 1t
was entirely consumed Tie pecuniary
loss is not much, but as the plank was III
tended for a particular purpose, in finish.
ing the New Hotel, now in process OF
completion, the Inconvenience of the loss
will be considerable. The loss falls on
Messrs. VIM. II. CARRIER s. Co. Had the
wind been high, it might have proved a
disastI Gus fire. As it was, the flames were
communicated to no building.
o. On the first page of this paper will
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

o.. The appointment of Mr.. Redfeld,
Collector of the Custom House, New York
was confirmed by the Senate, on the 26th
ult. This may be considered an admins
tration !riumph--or rather a severe blow
to the cayiling. The vote stood IS TO s.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

Qurnrc, Feb. 1.-The splendid Par
menl House and La 'inss adjoining Dave
been totally destroyed by fire, intending
the splendid government library, p.silo-
sophical apparatus, &c. The fire broke
out about 2 O'Clock in the morning, in the
main building, and so rapid was the pro-
gress Of the flames that they could not be
checked until the entire property was in
ruins
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Agents for the vindicator.

Warwick Stewart, Esq, is authorized
10 act as agent for the Nindieator, az Clo-
yer Creek, Highland.
Dr. }. n. Bruffy, Monterey, will please
act as agent fer the Vindcator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

0g- Thomas Boswell the Senator from
Page, was elected Major General of the
Third Brigade Of Volunteers. Gen. 3. /, a
most estimable gentleman. and is well
worthy the distinction thus paid him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

o. We publish, by request or the out
side of to-days paper, fine piece Of poe
Cambria Chemisette." The
blushing Hebe, with whose modest request
TIE comply, need not fear "tre p lssng
on our space IN the first place,
the poetry is worthy the admiration
of the most refined taste; in the second
the sentiment is such as 10 do credit to
any ones head and heart If even il
were 'tIespassing on our space we
would have been sufficient, recompguSta,
BY fns, bewitchlng smile mat illuaine d
the fair enchantress' benisnant eouaten-
ance, and the blushing beauty that man-
tied her blooming cheeks. Like the almost
angelic lphisenia, she approached, in
trembling sublimity, the altar of sacrifice
ard i'll tones as sweet as Eolian strains
said: "Mr. Editor, would It be tlespass-
ing on your space, to publish this goet-
itat tribute TO nature p What could we
say after perusIng the empht tic tribute Il
nature" but that ',he paper and oursel
are at your service, Miss
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

g. The Register is out against the Val
ley mail arrangement, by which. it says,
the mails arrive there from Richmond Il
or IA hours later than usual. We hear no
complaints here about it. 1t suits our
Postmaster, we should think, something
better, than the old arraugement-dispen
ing with good deal of late night work
In a very short time now. the Richmond
mail viii connect with the Valley evening
stage. According to Mr.. Elects promises,
the cars will be running here this month,
and then, we presume, the Richmond mail
will arrive here i'll time to connect with
the 4 o'clock line
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

The SouLE DuELs The New York
Express says that reports from Madrid via
Paris are,--lhat the Marquis de Turgot has
had his leg ampn,ated, and is in danger
Gus condition. If he dies--as is believed
Mr.. SouIe will of course have to be re-
called.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

{css- 1t is said that Robert Swami of AL
leghany ccunly, Nd, has been named by
the President for a high position as engi-
neer for California.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06
Foreiea News.

Nav YoaK, Feb. 1.-The STEAMER Asia
has arrived, with Liverpool adslees to
IanuarY IL
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

GREAT FAIL OF WHARTON Tuesday
evening last, the southern wall Of Branch
& Sons lumber house, in Petersburg, fell
outwards, followed by some 1000 bushels
of wheat. Some 400 or 500 bushels fell
into the river and aIc lost---the remainder
.aueh damaged. The Express estimates
lh, loss at between $1,000 and $4,000
Prn CoNTRA-WnEAT RisING.--While
the Mes. IS. Branch have met with such a
serious loss Is that mentioned above, the
agricultural e. ntlemen continue to Req
boulAilu profits. Two Doctors Anderson
of Dinwddie, disp 'sed of prime lot Of
white wheat IN Pete rsburg on Monday
last at ST. per bushel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

O., Breadstuils, under the Asias news,
declined in the principal markets. In N.
York flour fell to 50 925. Wheat to
1925. In Baltimore, flour sold at $685..
Wheat 2,05. This decline is owing to the
probability Of the Russian and Turkish
difficulty being settled by negotiation. We
have no faith in the statement
De- There is not much Of interest do
inc in Congress. The principal and all
absorbing bill is that for the territorial go
vernment Of Nebraska.
After long and able debate, the House
of Delegates yesterday reversed the deci-
sion Of the Committee of Roads, and de-
clared it cTpediem to grant the right 6
way for a railroad across the "Panhal
Of Virginia. Enquirer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-02-06

The allied fleets. Oh Tie 3ra, all proceed
ed 10 the Black Sea, with the exception
Of six ships. which were left at Beicess
Bay 10 guard the BespAefns. The first
division remained anchored at the Rap
ids.
Il is l.ot supposed thai l.le Cal views
the eA'ry Of the fleets Into the BLACK Sea
o. declaration Of war, although he had
e..,.rred al his own Acct TO return to Sc
bastopol by the 9Th ofJanary.
The Turks had gained most brilliant
successes on the Danube. They stormed
aud carried the Russian entrenched camp
at Citale, near kalali.t, d.put to ;he sword
$500 Of the enemy. They also attacked IA
body Of Is, 900 Russians, who were sent to
relieve Citale, and after sharp encounter,
compelled them 10 retreat.
The Russians are thes driven back from
positions a: which they attempted 10 cross
the Danube.
The Turkish force in this battle amount
ed to - 900 men, with Is guns
1t is admitted that Omer Pasha brilliant
ly out-manGuyred the Russian command
er. Other advantages have been gained
va t'iN h(""uct; hfiSh WIG lOtsltIi} Nv
tieed by the Diyan on the lst Of January
in an interview with the Ambassadors OF
the -Four Powers. The details are moi
given, but it is supposed the stofming and
capture of karakhal, with several skirm.
ishes in Asia, and the defeat OF the Turks
under the weak General-sllip Of AbdI Pa.
sha, were confirmed but Gen. Guyon had
gone 10 take command OF the army, will
full powers, and the spl,its of the Turk;
revived.
Sehamy, the Cireassian chief, had sent
messenger to the Porte, announcing tha
he was fully prepared to act energeiicaly
against the Russians.
Meanwhile, negotiations were goine
on. The Sultan approval of the decision
of the Grand Council to open negotiation,
on the footing proposed by the -Four Pow
ers, had been published Turkey is t.
send a representative TO the conference
which will be held iii some neutral city.
This arrival brings a confirmation iha
Persia had resumed negotiations with Grea
Biitain, and viii not, at presen', attack III,
Turks.