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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Awful Calamity.

One of the most awful calamities that
has ever shocked aud awed the heart of
a nation. befel the Steamer Arctic on the
9th Of September. She had been out six
days from Liverpool, hen in a dense fog,
she came in collision with Iron Propeller,
Cleopatra; which SO disabled her that she
became total wreck. The Arctic hid OH
board, in ALL about 437 passengers--al of
whom, sava about 100, found a waterv
grave. The Cleopatra had on board the
list regiment of Hlghlanders, from Que
bee. She left the latter place on the Oath
the whole of whom it is thought per-
lshed. The Arctic had OH valuable car
go--the U. s. Mail, and dispatches from
our foreign representatives.. The scene
as described by one of the rescued was
truly distressing. Men and women plung-
ing into the ocean from the sinking ship,
in hope of catching some raft, and pro-
longing lite-others rushing to the life
boats, and others calmly yielding to their
fate. The gallant Capt. Luce, when ask
ed what he intended to do, after every
effort had been exhausted to prevent the
calamity said the fate of his ship should
be his fate. He was asked what must be
done with his son. He replied, let hin.
60 with us, also. The Arctic was one Of
the i. K. Collins line Of steamers, whose
wife and daughter were both victims Of
the disaster. This steamer was one of the
finest thai traVeFsed the ocean. She was
insured in England for G460 900 sterling,
and in this country FOR $a10,0 00--her full
value. This, with the loss of the Presi-
dent ard GLASGOW, form melancholy epochs
in the history of Atlantic steamships.
Ii is thought, had there not been SO
much confusion, that the whole of the
passengers could have been saved, as there
were enough boats to carry 500 persons.
Telegraphic dispatches state that 81
more passengers have been picked up. 1t
is the opinion of Mr.. Collins, that Capt.
Luce, lady and others, left the ship in a
boat, before she sank. The effect of the
news in n. Y. was most appalling. The
whole city is in mourning, Some ofthe most
eminent professional. men Of The city were
among the passengers. And others who
were just returning from ain European
bridal tour.
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The Elections.

In the municipal election of Baltimore,
Kinks, the KNOWN othing candidate, is
elected Mayor over Thomas, Democrat, by
2,741 majority. The first branch of the
Council, stands, know-No:hings II; Dem
ocrats 6 :; Cd branch Know Nothings g ;
Democrats 2. Last year there as Dem
ocraiie majority in both branches. There
was no wing ticket out
In Pennsylvania, Pollock; Wing and
Know Nothing, is elected over Bicler, for
Governor, BY about Ii, 900 majority. The
wings gain largely in the Congressional
representation, and have majority in both
branches of The Legislature. The returns
are indefinite and we will have TO await
until next week for particulars.
IN Ohio the American Reform, or Know
Nothing State ticket is elected hy $4,000
majority Nearly all the Congressional
representatives, are Nebraska; elected
over the regular nominees of the Demo
Gratis.
In Indiana the peoples tickle, is elected
by considerable majority.
In the municipal election of Newark,
n. j.. the kuow-Nothings carry every
thing before them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Death Of d.. ?. c. Irvine

On Monday morning last, the friends Of
Or, +; G. Irvine, OF this place, were shock.
ed by the announcement of his death. -
He died OF appoplexy, at the residence of
Mr.. w. b. Cochran, near ChurchyIle,
where he had been spending few DAYS.
lie had been complaining for several DAYS
previous to Sunday night about 10 o'clock
when he was attacked with appoplexy.
and expired ON Monday morning about
I o'clock. DR.. irvine came to this place
in the Spring of 1851, for the purpose Of
practising his profession. After remaining
few months, he, in company with l..
Peyton, Esq, made I visit to Paris, where
he remained about IL months prosecuting
the study of his profession. He returned
to Stanton, and commenced practising
medicine. with promise of extensive and
lucrative encouragement. He was highly
accomplished in his profession. He was a
young man Of high and honorable impul-
ses-generous in his nature, and most
pleasant and agreeable companion. 1t was
the privilege OF the writer of this notice
to form his acquaintance when on his way
for the first time to this place. That ac-
quaintanee was cultivated almost to init
macy, and we ever looked upon him as a
warm Heterogeneous unas assuming, and
courteous. He was raised in Amherst
county, where his friends now reside, and
was about % years of age.
Thus has been cut down in the morning
Of life, a young and promising man--evi-
deneing that the fell destr oyer claims as
his prey, the young and talented, alike
with the old and decrepid. We mourn
his loss and drop tear Of regret over his
early bier.
On Tuesday morning in charge of a com.
mitee from the Odd Fellows Lodge, o.
which order he was member, he was
conveyed TO his home. The first inteli.
gence of his sad fate, will be the sight o.
his lifeless corpse. Such is life.
What life refus'd, TO gain by death he thought
For life and death are hnt Indifferent things
And oil themselves not to be shunn'd OF sous n,
But for the good or i'll tina, either brings,
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Board Of Public Works

We suggested few weeks since the
pfoprie:y Of making some arrangements,
when the State Gubernatorial Convention
shall meet, to centre upon candidate to
run for the Board Of Public Works from
this District. That suggestion, has been
tortured, by several very wise and far-see
ing gentlemen Of the press, into step in
opposition to DR.. Graham. We make al
lowance, however TOR the press, which
has published very dietatorial and savage
editorial on the subject. We are fully
aware that there are papers outside Of
Richmond, whose youthful conductors
would fain impose themselves upon the
unsophisticated people, as proper nic men
to give tone to public sentiment in Virgin
la We do not, however, chose to ac-
knowledge ourselves the followers of anv
man. and hence shall assume the Priv
lege of giving expression to our own opin-
ions. To be brief, Dr., Graham is our
choice first, last and all the time, for the Of
flee he now holds. We supported him with
tongue and pen in the last election and
VIII, II necessary, do so again. We have
upheld the acts Of thai body, since its or
ganization, because, we believed them to
be wise, ant, judieious. Dr.. Grahain's
place, owing to his experience, cannot be
as well filled, as II is now, by any man Of
our acquaintance. He deserves the place,
and if he wants il, which VT suppose is
the case. he can set ii, az long as he may
want it. Our objfcs was simply to have
perfect understanding among the repre-
sentatives Of the putty, who may be al the
Convention, so that more than one Demo-
Itratic candidate would not be out. We
repeat, that we have all TO say in DR.. Ora
hams favor, aud not one thing against
him. He has discharged the duties Of his
post with efficiency. He has met the
highest recommendations of his friends,
and fulfilled their highest expectations
These are our sentiments; and yet we are
still in favor Of our first proposition, that
men come prepared 10 act in reference to
the matter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Foreign News.

The steamer Europa arrived at Halifax
on the llih. Fer news from the seat of
war, brings nothing new as TO the move
ments OF the armies. TWAS reported, that
skirmishing had taken place between the
English and French and The Russians, and
that the latter retired. All preparations
seemed 10 have reference to The Crmea
attacks, which when made will BE-, proba-
bly,, the greatest battle that has occurred
for a number OF years. Reports say the
Russi.u force is 45, 000--others say that il
is 175 600,
Flour had advanced Is and Cd Wheat
Sd ; and corn 2 a Sd. The market firm.
Flour was selling at 33 34s.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
improvements.

The Common Council, at lis last meet
ing, appropriated so for the erection OF
bridge across the creek near the resi-
deuce Of Henderson NJ. Bell and others
This question has been agitated before the
Couacil number Of times, but never be-
fore commanded enough votes to carry ii.
The vote stood--lof the appropriation,
nj .ssls CARRIER, Hartman. Eskridge, Nc
CIuEg, Simpson, Brandeburg and Bell
Against it-Mcssrs. Trout, Gushing and
Yost.
An appropriation of $500 was made TO
open The street, running in front OF A. H..
Il. Siuart's residence to the Railroad, and
build bridge across the creek, on said
ttreet,
The same amount. (S400l in addition
q improvements already provided for, was
appropriated. to be expended by the Street
Commissioners in making such street inn.
s,rovemenis as might by them be deemed
accessory.
YIN. NJ Tate resigned his office as
street. Commissioner, and the Council
elected L. r. Eskridge, Esq to succeed
sim.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

North River Navigation.

We learn from the Valley Star, that al
the annual meeting Of this Company il was
ascertained that If the bonds Of the Com
pany authorized to be issued, amounting
10 Sf45 GOO. we're taken, it would be
sufficient TO complete the improvement
1t Appealed liein The Engineers report,
HAT the lower division Of the canal, s
miles in length aud embracing four dams
aud guard locks, and seven field locks
had been completed during the past year.
The cost Of transportation Of flour BY the
can,l is an advantage Of 50 per cent TO
the farmers, aud of 35 per cent On mer-
chandise. From the l6th Of September to
the ist October, abon, two weeks. nearly
fine hundred tons Of freight passed over
the casai.
Several oil tic Stockholders invested
$1,000 each in the bonds q the Company.
Near $4,000 were Immediately taken.-
This Improvement, @heh completed will
be of vast importance TO the people of
Rockhyidge; and i, seems 10 us, they could
not better invest their means than IN the
bonds Of the Company. In addition ie
the per cent. they will derive the great
advantage growing ont Of the increase Of
real estate and The reduction Of freight
Plaster is now brought from Richmond to
the moutI, OF Buffalo for $i.75 per toa.--
All such Improvements pay well, whether
a direct pei cent OF dividend IS declared or
not. The increase in the value Of proper
ty, and the facility Of getting 10 market,
are considerations which are In themselves
dollars and cents. No community ever
suffered from being taxed for Improvements
of ttis uatuFP
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THE VINDICATOR.
STAUNTON. VA,
MONDAY MORNING, OCT. 10, 1854.

{ds. The Vindicator establishment is now
owned exclusively by ABsALoM KoINER
and S. Nj. YosT-Mr. koner having re-
Gently purchased moiety. There will
be no change in any of its relations, fur
Their than this announcement necessarily
implies. The accounts, since the LIST of
July. 1858, are due the present firm, and
the affairs Of the establishment will he car
lied on as though no change had taken
place. The editorial department will be
under the same control that it has been
heretofore, with the exception that the
senior partner, MIR. Koiner, "ill devote
more attention to it, thus relieving in some
degree the junior, Mr.. Yost of the duties,
which have almost exclusively devolved
upon him, for the past Is months.
We may be permitted to say, in this
connection, that the office has never been
in SO fiourishing a condition. From the
issuing oil the LIST number, under its pres
ent editorial management, It's patronage
has gradually increased, until now il ranks
with the journals OF the largest circulation
in Western Virginia. Whilst there art
many democrats in Augusta who do no
take the Vindicator, yet we would b'
missing IN duty, did we not acknowledge
the warm and earnest encouragement W.
have received from the party. The.
have rallied tc our support with yea
truly inspiriting. They have put thei
hands under, and .aisd US up--they hav
encouraged US by word and deed. W
ask for the same manifestation of interes
in our success. We will have to conten'
with great editorial odds; and will NOR
than ever need the generous and undivi
ded support Of our party. We shall ain
TO deserve it, aud shall expect to receive il
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Virginia Central Railroad Company


We are glad to see that this Company
are making every elolt in their power TO
oblige and make thcir road useful TO the
public. They have just commenced run
ming passenger coach in eounexioh viii.
the freight tram, between Stanton and
Itaynesbofo', ior the accommodation oil
the people Of these toms and along the
line oil the road.
The train will leave Waynesboro' for
Stanton at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and will re-
turn from the latter TO the former place at
4 o'clock Z. Nj OF the same day. So it
will be seen that the people, as far down
as Way nesboro will have an opportunity
OF taking a pleasant and safe ride to Staun-
ton, over one of the best roads in the Uni
ted States, at but triiling expense, with
ample time to attend to the business Of the
day and return in the evening to their
homes, eheered and delighted with the
ride. And besides this, the accomplished
conductor. Mr.. Finks. and the excellent
driver, Alr. Man, will take Passengers on
and put them off wherever your convent
ence may require.
The company have gone TO the trouble
OF makiag this arrangement iof the con
venienee Of our people, and we think the
generous enterprise should be literally ell
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a VOID to our Friends.

We want money. We trust those who
know themselves indebted to US for sub
scripiion, advertising or job work, viii
come forward aud liquidate their clams.--
Il will be very small item to them, but
thel aggregate will be material con-
sideration to us. Every expense con-
neeted with cur oftire is eash-we pay
the money, or its equivalent, for every
item OF expense-amoun.ing to large
sum during The year. To meet This out
lay, we rely, of course, upon the ayments
received into the Office. Now let every
friend consider that his due will help. and
we will have enough aud to spare. We
cannot afford to pay colcctor-we want all
the per cent ourselyes--becausc, we think
we have justly earned what is due Us
Those who have not paid for the past
years subscription, ending lst July, 1854
cap get receipt for two years, by paying
four dollars. We hope every man on our
list will come forward, pay the printer,
and then we will be enabled to carry out
our designs Of improvement without IN
cuJng debt.
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Death OF Mai. Geo. Esl1ridge.


We publish to-day, an obituary noNee
OF the death Of Maj. George Eskridge, the
Steward of the Deaf aud Dumb and the
Blind Institution. Maj. 4. was a gentle
man of many fine qualities. He was
remarkable for his strong, practical mind,
and was terse aud lucid writer. In the
convention canvass of 1850, he wrote nu-
nerous articles for the public print, in fa-
yer of conservatism, which for visor and
elearness OF style, were universally ad-
mired. He was unobuusive aud ouiet in
his private walks-of great frmness and
independence OF notwithstanding ID
yield his convictions Of light 10 popuial
favor, that "thriit might lollowiawning
but maintained his belief on subjects com
ing under his notice, without regard 10 the
favor or aflecticn" Of any, He lived an
useful ond honorable BE, aud died d
peaceful and tranquil death--leaving many
friends to NOUN his Ioss-among them his
accomplished wife, who, through many
yeais Of vicissitude and change, chung with
aflectionaie devotion to his SIDE, and shared
his fortunes. through evil and through
good.
This world deaths region Is, he other LIES;
Ard here, ii should be one oil our first slrlles,
So to font death, as each might Judge us past ii :
For good men bul see death, the wicked taste it.
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--- 49,
MIAERIED.

On the isl inst, blythe Rev C. Beard, MIR;
GEo MILLER TO Miss Nancy JANE, daughter Of
Mr.. jacob Bowman, all of this county.
On the 2Slh ull., by HE Rev DR.. Hendren,
Mr.. CHRISTIAN A. BARE 10 Miss Patsy CuRRY,
all OF this county.
On Thursday lnorr ins last, by the Rev Sau:
brown, Mr.. - FERGUSON, OF Nelson county
TO Miss SUSAN CRAIG daughter OF Mr.. Saml
Cfae, decd, OF this county
On the 9th inst, by Rev. Dr. Butler DR.. Dl
vID p. HEAP and Mi ss LIZZIE, da1ghies OF ,Ju0.
6. Bowyer Esq, OF Washington.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16


IxclTENrST &roUr FEMALE EouEs-
TRANS An agricultural far was held at
GAINESVILLE Ohio las; week, and the society
having offered a premium of g Id watch
worth $50 to the bes: female equestrian,
SIX ladies entefed as competitors. The
judges after much discussion. awarded the
premium to Miss fIliZa Graham, Of Pat
nam, who entered on Itrauliful da pplv
grey, dressed in black skirt bodice, bat
and piume--dress relieved by blue ribbon
The decision created a terrible hubbub, in
Tact almost riot ard The excitement was
only allayed BY subscription being taken
up on the spot and another gold watch
worth %150 procured which was awarded
to Miss sallie Kitchen to whom the excited
crowd commended the first premium right
fully belonged. Another premium silver
pitcher worth 500 was awarded to Mrs.
sNm. Brooke.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

osa We learn from the Weston Herald
that little son of the widow Duncan, of
Clafksburg, was scald to death by falling
in kettle of boiling ley. No one was
near when il occurred. He died about
- hours after being taken out. He was
a beautiful, curly headed, boy--lhe son Of
John Duncan, Esq, dec'd--one Of the
most gifted young men Virginia has ever
produced.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Death OF Mrs. Ann MIC Carty,

We were sorry 10 learn of the death, in
Clarksburg, on the 9Th inst, OF Mrs. Ann
MeGatty, wife Of Joseph McCarty, Esq,
daughter of Dr. McCally, and sister to the
wife of Judge Lee, of the supreme Court
of Virginia. She was lady of rare en-
dowments. Possessing person as lovely
as the most pleasing fancy could imagine
mind of great natural versatility and bril-
fancy and Of high culture, and DISPOSE
ton kind, afieetionate and winning, she
might be called one of natures loveliest
flowers,cat down by a ruthless hand in the
very flush Of its beauty and strength of its
fragrance. She was one of the most grace
ful and affecting writers of light literature
her age has produced. Although her name
is not familiar to the literary public. she
possessed qualities Of mind, which, by as
siduous application, would have ranked her
among the fist writers of the country. It
was the pleasure ofthe writer Of this to be
numbered among her acquaintances and he
pens these lines as a slight tribute Of his
ardent admiration of her many exalted
qualities Of head and heart.
The light Of love, the purity of grace
he mind, the mnsc beamiug from her face,
we cannot forget. They are impressed
deeply on our memory. We would drop
tear Of regret over the early grave of one
SO young, SO lovely, and so brilliant. But,
As the bird 10 its sheltering nest,
When the storm On the hill is abroad.
SO her spirit hath flown from this world OF unrest
To rerose Oh the bosom Of God.
Gentle lady, may thy grave peace and
quiet ever have.
She was only 26 years Of are.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

o. The ''junior" Of the Virginia Hotel,
kindly invited the 'junics" of the Vindi-
Gator, to partake of dish Of fresh Oys-
ters--.the first of the season-the other
morning We had them. both fried and
stewed, They were fresh and finc-very
fresh and fae--and of course we did am
pie justice to them. This is acommon
winter delieaes at the Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

o. We understand, that Joseph N.
Woodward, of the Woodward House, has
made arrangements, by inserting CRATES in
his fire places, to use coal Tor fuel this
winter. Coal Of superior kind is now
being mined at the Dora Coal fields, and
doubtless will be furnished much cheaper
than wood.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
The Marke ia


RICHMOND, Oct. 12-We quote TO day as
follows: Wheat 30a1. 40, Corn 7sas5,; Flour
lions 90, being all advance OF 25a37 cts and
market quiet Extra 8 25, Family 1919 So
Clover Seed 7.50aS 90 Salt 1852 90 in depot.
Freight 10 Stanton - els. Guano $50; P,s-
Ter Rock Sc; ground $50.
Brown & SHOOK Commission Mcr.
In Richmond, Beef cattle were selling at 50 =
aGa4 50 gross, equal to Seas net. Hogs So
sheep : 5oa5.o0 according 10 quality.
In New York flour advanced under the late
torelsn news 25a5S cts. per barrel. Corn 3 els.
per barrel.
IN Baltimore, -four was selling at 81. 5oa7 Is
" heat selling at 1.70al.75. Coin 75as0. Oats
as els
In staiihion, BnfIer9 Co reporl flour at sc IS
as 30. heat l30al35 Com 62a65. RYE G5,
TO- Oats 30 cts. Plaster $l2 Cuano, BY the
Ion S5s. Salt SO 25
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Funeral procaosion

The colered Sons OF Temperance, of
this place, numbering about so members,
buried one of their order, with appropri-
ate ceremonies on the 18th inst. The flu
neral procession, in all numbered about
200 persons.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
Clinton Republican,

We have been Informed that the publ
cation of this paper, by MIR. Maupn, will
commence sometime early in November.
The della; has been oceasioned BY dlf'leui-
~ in procuring press suitable LOT 'he
publication.
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Appoiiitnlent.

The Board of Visitors for the Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Institution. have elected
w. A. Abney, Esq. Steward of that Insti-
tuition, TO ill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Maj. Geo. Eskridge. Mr.. A.
is highly qualified TO discharge the duties
OF the Office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16
California Election.

The news from California brought by
the Steamer Northern Light, is encourag-
ing to miners. The California election re-
suited in the choice of anti-Broderck
Democrats for Messrs. Den
yer and Herbert. In the Legislature there
are 2G Democrats and 7 Wings in the Sen
ate and ia the House as Democrats and
30 Wings. The Know-Nothings swept
everything before them in the municipal
election Of San Francisco.
Flour was selling at S12 so in San Fran
cisco, and SIS 50-according to quality
Hams Is cents. Lard at 10 is.
o. A Democratic meeting was held iii
Marion county, on the Cd inst, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates to attend
the Democratic State Convention, 70 be
held in Stanton on the 30th of Novem-
Der next. The meeting passed some adj
mitabe esolutions. 1t also instructed the
delegates to cast the vote Of the county for
II. A. Wise, and appointed NJ. Ii. John
ron, Esq,o' Taylor county, and Mai. j. B.
Watts, Of Augusta county, as the alter
mates.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

o. The application for an injunction 10
prevent the Manassa Gap Railroad Com
pany from constructing the Road oil the
located route in Shenandoah county, re-
suited in the dismissal of the application.
" e alluded to the case in our last.
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To all whom, IL NAV Concern.

Some friend has been kind enough 10
borrow from this Office. the lst volume Of
the Statesman Manual, which, if not torn
out, has the name Of rs. Nj. Yost" in it.
AS we want the book, we hope the bor-
rover Will Immediately return ii.
o. James p Wood has been appointed
postmaster at Bath Alum, Bath county,
vice A. s, Rhodes, resigned
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-16

g.. Jacq Taylor, city reporter for the
Penny Post, died IN Richmond on the
9th inst He was man Of promise, and
was once law student in Staunton.