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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

o.. The secoud session Of the 33d Con
gress commences FIVE weeks from to-day
and closes on the night of the Sd Of March
This will be short session, but there vii
be considerable amount Of business te
dispatch. Some of the Northern Journ
ais are agitating the repeal of the Nebraska
bill. They propose fusion OF parties, to
prevent the appropriation necessary te
administer the territorial government, OF
it necessary, the defeat Of the entire ap'
preparation bill.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Sad Affair,

We are called upon to note very Ia.
rfen,aBle affair. which occurred in our
county on las' Friday morning. William.
West, esq. an aged, and est. emed citizen OF
our county, shot his son-in.law, Jefferson
Smith, dead. The circumstances attell-
ding this melancholy affair, as near as Q
have been able to learn, are as follows
Smith was very intempersd an, and
in the habit of treating his wife in u most
shameful manner, whipping her at times and
maltreating her in almost every possible
manner. On Friday morning Smith went
to MIR. Vests where his wife was, and act
ed ina very violent manner. Mr.. West
went out and drove him away. Smith
started for lis home and in short time re-
turned with a gun. threatening to shoot
Mr.. West, but as he neared the house
he observed his wife running into the
kitchen: He picked up spade and COM
henced forcing the door and while in that
act, Mr. Vest shot him with a fowling
piece, ont otthe window. Smith fell aud
immediately expired. Mr. West surrcn-
dered himself to the authorities and has
been bound over to answer the charge Of
killing, at our next court harlesiorn
Spirit of jeff
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

DEADAr LAST. The Parkersburg Gaz.
announces the death of Daniel O'Leary
from hemorrhaee OF the lungs and says:
We have twice before announced the
death OF this rnan-Eonce as drowned and
again as frozen to dea.h-on both which
occasions he was supposed to be really
dead. He was also once blown up while
digging well by which accident he lost
an eye and was otherwise horribly mYltiia.
ted. Poor old Daniel la foe to himself
and to nohe besides, he lived through all
these casualties only to die a'death which
would have Been considered tie leas,
likely by any one who ever saw his bold
bust and stout flame.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
d.. TIE census Of Richmond eits siow

o.. The censcs Of Richmond city shows
steady increase in the population. The
Dispatch says: In 1910, it was estimated
a! about $4,000. now il is upwards Of 3D.
900. Including with this estimate the
population gathered close upon the corpora.
ton line and in a commercial sense part
of the city, its population exceeds 10000.
One remarkable feature of the new census
is the greater excess Of whites over free
colored and slaves than at any previous
period.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Accidental Shooting.

On Tuesday last party of young men
left town ON hunting excursion. in the
vicinity Ct the place. A bird flew pas,
Mr.. William Watts in the directions Where
Dr.. T. A. Berkeley was standing, when
Mr.. W. fred, shooting DR.. B. Two sho,
took effect in kfs head, near the left eye,
and six in his hand. The parties were
about 40 yards apart. The wounds s.e
not considered serious, unless the eye is
affected bv one Ct tlre shot.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Steam Saw Mill.

While travelling through the North
western portion Of the county, few days
ago, we observed that a Mr.. Williams had
erected, a,rd had in successful operation,
about II miles from Staunton, On tire Mt
Scion road Steam Saw Mil.
David Booker, ESQ.,, and DR.. Merrflatt,
have also in operation in this place, a
steam saist and saw mill.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

@z-John E. Norris, Esq, Democrats
Virginian, is announced as a candidate for
Commonwealth Attorney in Berkely CO..
to fill the vacancy occasioned by Col. E.
p. Hunter. Norman Miller. editor Of the
Wing paper in Martinsburg, and live
yankec-thc impersonation of Ill the little
ends of parties, and all the isms Of the day,
is also announced. Of course we hope
Norris will be elected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Wynlan.

Wyman amused large houses Of our
citizens on Monday and Tuesday nights,
with his inimitable tricks. On Tuesday
at 8 o'clock, all exhibition was given for
the benefit of the Deaf and Dumb Of the
Institution. Wyman has lost none Of his
rather has added to his
powers of entertainment. He goes to
Lexington from this place, where doubtless
he will be generously received.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

from place and power men who have been
true to our laws and rights. The course
of franklin Pierce, consistent as it has
been with the principle upon which he
was brought into power, has been repudi-
atcd. Hence there is no alternative
there is no safety but in the uniting OF Con-
stitutional State Rights men in opposition
to the land pirates and treasury'plunder-
eys.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30


0I- We have been furnished by Mr.. J. IT..
Prince, sosae curious statistics Of ]. c. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral and Cathaitic Pills, which we
pdtish 10 show the benefit Of Advertising. His
business now extends completely round the
world, and wherever abide civilized men, But
few years ago, it was confined To- his own
State and City, (of which, by the way he was
The Mayor, and where his preparations were
Justly esteemed. He now occupies building
which embraces the whole ofone square, in the
centre Of the city Of Lowell, Mass, four stories.
of which is exclusively devoted to The marniac-
iure Of his Pec!oral and Pills lie gives em.
ploymenl to eighty persons al home, and has five
man constantly travelling in this country, for
the purpose Of advertising &C. His advertising
in 5000 papers Of this and foreign countries, cost
in 1858 $65,00O. Besides this, No printed at
his establishment, forty tons Of AHnanacs in
English and German, which were distributed
gratuitously wherever these two languages are
read. Amy one copy This advertisements runs
lhrougkan issue Of IS millions, counting i,s in
ser;ion in the daily and weekly papers.
The Ca,hartic Pills are manufactured by
steam power, with great precision, and at the
which is one dose for 5.8,500 persona. They
are not however, nude at this rate steadily, all
the time. The Cherry Pectoraf has for severab
years been manufactured in such daily quaRtity
as would require $40 men 20 dose il out, provi.
ding each man worked 10 hours per day, and
gave dose minute. Thus 204 800 dose are
taken daily.
1t is further estimated on reliable basis. that
the patients relieved Ii. g. consider themselves
cured,) by these two preparations, amount 10 II
per minute, or 25,s40 per diem, all the year
round.
What an immense operation for the wea or
woo of mankind, and wha, responsibility tina,
these medicines shall be properly made Had
they been even more useful than they are
now, could their vana have ever been made
known TO the people without the assistance VI
the Public Press Toledo Blade,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

REMARKABLE CASE OF SECOND SlemT.-
A New York letter mentions tie follow
ing extraordinary incident in connection
with the loss Of the Arctic: A young
gentleman sately residing in this city fell
through hatchway in his fathers store
some time last summer and was SEVERELY
injured, one side of his body becoming
completely raralysed ard after willie
he entirely lost the faculty Of speech. In
this position he remained until the 9th
ultimo, {about the time of the accident TO
tke Arctic en- board which steamer II was
Known that the yoing mans father was
a passcnger,) when he suddenly started
up in his sleep and exclaimed to the
surprise ofall present, my father is drown
ine!" fell back upon his pillow and died.
1t was tile drs. time he had spoken for
months; it was the last forever.
TIE yorhg mar referred to was son
Of MIR. G. G Smith, OF New York, who
was lost in the Arctic.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

IT, The Spectator OF the 26th contains
statement relative to the card published
in. the Vindicator of the 23d by Jos. I.
Mitchell As to the merits Of that state
meht, or the difficulty between Mr.. Mitch
ellssd Estate Director" iMr. Imboden,)
we have nothing to say or do. They con-
clude their article. however. by stating,
that 'the principle upon which we acted
is well established and universally recog-
nised by editors" This is evidently an
error. The principle that a newspaper
has the right to give one man the adtan.
lage over another, has never been rerognis.
ed by either Of the editors oft Vindicatcf,
and we much mistake, il any other paper,
than the Spectator, will admit that it IS
"well established" We contend when
a communication appears in a paper. re-
hecting on any mars character, that the
person attacked is entitled, by every rule
OF justice and honor. to the name Of his
assailant, and tina, the editor has no right
to enquire what use he intends making Of
il, If he demands il. An editor III ctr
opinion, is bonad TO give up the name Of
the writer Of personally insulting article,
or an article afraignirg mans public
act, and character, if such man ask it.
To deny this proposition, is to admit the
right to conceal with lmpunity the name
of traducer, simply because the man
traduced does not desire to fight, or bring
legal action against him. A man should
be free to pursue any course his judgment
might dictate, after asce.taining who his
assailsnt is, and tfe newspaper editor has
no right TO say he shall not. The press
should not be an INSTRUMENT. to FIRE secre.
shots into mans character. It should
me.e cut even handed Justice to all, and
IL an attack is made OH man, that man
should be placed on equal grounds with
bis assailant. Let each have the advan-
tage Of the name, character and acts Of his
opponent.
III Publishing Fir. M,tchell's card, we
did precisely. what we will be willing to
do, whenever a similar case occrrs. He
had been refused admission into the
columns Of the Spectator, how justly it is
not sof us TO say. He came 10 the Junior
editor Of this paper to ask the use of the
Vinditator columns, Without enuuirinG
any thing about what had been done, We
stated the conditions on which Ire could
be accommodated. First-,o sign his name
to what he might write; and second, to
pay for it as he would for an advertise
ment. On these terms we published his
card. Neither Mr.. Mitchells card, nor
card, Of personal character, from any one
else, can be admitted into our columns on
any other conditions. At least, if the
name is not published, we must, on all oc-
casions, be privileged TO give up the au-
thor'e name. If asked for by proper per.
sou.
These are the sentiments which the
editors Of this paper entertain. and which
will govern their action in all cases where
the questions here raised are involved
We should, however. tor personal salts
faction, like to hear more general ex-
preston Of opinion from the press Of the
State.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

Thomas Beutcy was kilIed last Saturday
on the Columbia Railroad below Parkers-
butg by being run OVER by the cars. He
had been to bury his mother and got upon
the freight train to return. Refusing to
pay the agent for his ride scuffie emsued
when he either fell or was pushed of. Tn.
Wheels crushed both Of his legs in a
dreadful manner and he died in All hour.
An inquest was held upon HE bsdy,' when
the jury rendered a','srdfgt thai The man
CAME to his death BY being thrown frsm'
the train BY agentof the company unknown
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
HOaxed.

Tire bong and exciting statement we
published last week. of the taking Of Sc
bastorPol, BY the allied forces, and the
butclrrring of about 28,0eo people turns
out to be a hoax. His said, however, thar
he position of the allies, was very form
dable, and favorable to them, when the
attack is made
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
IT, We publish the following from the
Alexandria Sentinel. We dc. 4 iii Justice

Alexandria Sentinel. We de. 4 iii Justice
to the truth
The Stanton vindisat5s ..as~an article
on the subject OF the detention Of freight
between this point and Stauhton, in which
the opinion IS expressed that the deten-
ton takes place at the depot in this city.
IN 'eply We have to say that detention
here is impossible, from the tact that there
is no building at our depot for the storage
Of goods aud that all articles delivered
there, are in conformity with the regula-
lions Of the Superintendent, and from the
necessity Of the case. l5adsd into the cars
without going under roof at all; and we
are satisfied from personal Investigation.
that they are promptly forwarded, aud, as
the Vindicator admits are not detained at
Gordonsyille. The delay complained Of,
doubtless is at the mountain track Of the
Central road as we ltstn fom unquestion.
ale authority, that merchants west Of the
mountain have found it necessary to order
their goods stopped at Mediums River.
whittier they send over for them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

CouNTERrEIr CHAMpAGNE.-A trial in
New York has brought out some singular
facts touching the manufacture Of Newark
cider into the choicest brands of champagne
Empty champagne bottles are boug ht at
the hotels and other places the labels
are ingeniously initiated and the whole
finishing and packing are in esact resem-
blance to the genuine article. The eifer :
vescence is given to the cider by forcing
air into the bottles. The spurious cham
payne is sold in great quantities to the
hotels and to dealers and the quantity OF
it drank, it issaia greatly exceeds that Of
She genuine Importation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

@g- A great many counterfeit $40 notes,
on the Cape Fear Bank of North Carroll
ma, have been circulated in and about
Richmond city. Two men. named Chris
tan and Hudson, were arrested on the
Danville cars, on whose persons were found
large rolls Of these notes, and various in-
struments for picking locks, &c.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

PENNSYLVANIA LEsIsLATuRE.-Ili is said that
% sPizeinclums' are elected TO the Pennsylva
MIA Legislature. The term is intended 10 desig-
natea class Of politicians who are not 10 be re-
lied on, It is supposed the stPizerinctums" will
hold the balance Of power, if they can agree
among themselves.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

&eWe learn from the Lewisburg Chron'
icle that the negroes. charged with the
murder Of Miss Jane Graham, in Monroe
county. have been acquitted, and that
James Graham, the brother Of the muir
dered woman. has been arrested and lodg-
ed in Jail, on charge of having been the
murderer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

W. The Rev. Antornett Brown, the
woman's Rights Advocate, has been mar
ried to DR.. Jas. H. Merritt, in New York,
recently. We suppose she only took him
for convenience.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

ANOTHER MEXICAN TREAry.-It is sta
tee that the government Of the United
States at Washington and the cabinet o!
Santa Anna have already LAID the basis
Of new commercial treaty which is at
the present iaomensln process Of negotia.
tiAn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

@- Governor Burt of Nebraska, died
on the 9Th inst. So says telegraphic dis
patch. He had only recently arrived at
his destination.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

" Hon. Henry A. Wise publishes
long letter in the Richmond Enquirer in
opposition to the Know-Nothings. We
have not time to read it. We will give
synopsis in our next issue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

1e5.On the 9th ana 10th inst there was
great sale Of lots in Leavenwortht Kansas
Territory, which attracted large atten-
dance. One hundred and four lots in all
were disposed Of, at prices ranging from
$3.50 down to $75, aud the aggregate sales
amounted to S12, 600.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

~. The proprieiors of the Chicago press
held meeting recently, and advanced
their advertising rates 20 per cent. They
now charge one dollar per square for The
l,t insertion, 1t is 80 cents with US.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Know-Nothings.

The Spectator says there have Been of-
CARNATIONS Of the Know Nothings fcund
a. Churchyille and Waynesbors. We al.
so learn, that they have made their APP
peafance IN Mt. Sblon.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

THE ysuRY LAW REPEALED, IN ENGLAND.
The entire repeal Of The Usuty Laws in
Great Britain has been accom- piished Of
:ke recent session Of PARLIAMENT. The act
BY which This was effected is known as
oh. so, II and rs Victoria. aud is now in
operation. 1t is NOW lawful in Great Brit
tain to loan money al dny rite Of Interest
and on any description Of property, either
real estate or otherwise.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

WHERE SILVER CONES FRoM.-The pro-
duet of the silver mines Of Mexico for the
veal 1850, it is said exceeded that of the
rest of the world by one million dollars,
the total yield being thirty three millions.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

esn Arthur's Home Magazine for No
vember is before US. This number has a
vast quantity ofvery interesting matter, in
addition 10 the fashion plates. and other
embellishments. Price Sc per annum.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30
Who can beat it..

We are informed that j. q. Dickinson,
near Mt. Sidney, ra,sed OH a piece o:
ground in that vicinity, during the present
season. notwithstanding. the dry weather,
upwards of tl5 bushels Of corn to the acre.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30


PoLyeAMl DEFENDED BY NORMAN
letter from Jas. Mcknight, Norman
Elder, with two wives, in which he de.
tends polygamy, and SAYS.
''Our young ladies. accomplished and
beautiful, often choose man with ten or
twenty or forty wives, in preference to an
attractive young gentleman who has not
one; thus showing their good taste and re-
gard for age and experience. If one OF
your most polite, fashionable and fascina-
ting young gentlemen. should come here,
he would find it very difficulty TO get a
wife; il he succeeded at all, she would in
ali probability be one whom our erey-head-
ed and inGrm old men would refuse
He also contends that there is r,,ore I'D
mainly among the Nrornions m The family
OF man whorEas ten wives, than in the
mass offar,ilies elsewhere, where one " life
presides mistress of the house, husband and
children. This is attributed to Che fact
that in the Mormon belief "the husband is
the head Of the wife, and her Lord and
Savior, and unless she is obedient and sub
missive to him she cannot be saved" He
says further: There are instances Of from
6 to 10 wives hai,inng one dwelling, and
living amicably; though for the most part
each wife has her own house, and rules
her own children. The children are I'M
der the mothers care until they arrive at
maturity, or at an age when the father
needs their services.
There is riore ofthe same vulgar preten-
tons and degrading sophistry with which
these miserable pol; samists attempt to ex-
cuse themselves and commend their sala-'
cious theories to the world.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

~ Governor Reedei, the Governor of
Kansas, has reached that territory, and is
now in Fort Leavenworth. which will be
his home for Il present.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

o. w. Ashby has been convicted at
Richmond, Va, of aiding in the escape Of
slave, and sentenced TO the peniten.iary
for five years.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

o. The cholera has re.appeared in
Mariinsburg, and has proved fatal to sew
eral very useful citizens.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

Ut The Mechanics institute a. Richmond,
Va. shave secured SANKEY'S Indian portraits for
their exhibition.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

vs. A man was arrested in the cars on
the South Side (Va.) Railroad, on Satur-
day, having in his possession $4,000 in
counterfeit notes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

~ The State officers Of Wisconsin are on
trial on charges Of corrupt conduct as commits
sioners ofthe School Lands
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-30

nz- The junior editor will be absent at
the proof reading this week, which will
account for any errors that may occur.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-06
GRATIS +!

Jua PpbHshcd--4 Sclr Discovery in Medicinci
4 FEW WORDS ON TIL + RATION Ma J.
N treatment, without Medicine, "fSpcrmatorrhca,
or Local Weakness, Nervous Debility, Low Spirits,
Lassitude, Weakness Of the Limbs and the Back,
Indispostion and lncapacity for Study and Labor,
Dulncss of Apprehension, Loss of Memory, Aver
sion to Society, Love of Solitude, Timdty, Self
Dstrust, Dizziness, Head Ache, Involuntary Dis
charges, Pains in the side, Affection of the Eyes
Pimplcs on the Face, Sexual and other lnfrmitcs in
man.
From the French of DR.. b. De LASEY
The important fact that these alarming complaints
may easily be removed WITHOUT MEDICINE, is, in this
small tract, clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
and highly successful treatment, as adopted by
the author, fully explained, by means of which
every is enabled to himStH perfectly, and al
the least possible COST avoiding thereby, all the adj
.vertsed nostrums Of the day.
Sent to any address, gratis and post free, in q
sealed envelope, by renting (post rRid) two post
ago etqmps to DR.. b. De LASEY, 81 Lispcnard
street, New York,
Dec. 10, 1853 d&wly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-01-06
WATCHES. lE v ELRY
AND
FINE FANCY GOODS.

ME desire to call the attention Of tht
w Citizens OF Burlington and Vicinity to our
stock Of Goods to whit i We have lately made, anu
are frequently making aTac additions. We haN
= most complete assortment OF Watches, ranging III
price from 10 TO 2ul dollars; amongst which are
some movements OF beautiful t!nish and adnptatlon
% time, manuiatiuItdin Liverpool to our oidrr, and
cased by the best makers in this country land ot
standard Gold We nave n choice selection OF The
attest styles OF Jrwrlry in all its braNches-Fob,
Vest and Guard Chalns,-and Charteaines, Dia'
mond Ruby Pearl, Garnet and other Stone and
Paste Pins and Rings, in great variety OF STYLE and
price. We have on hand AT all tunes genera
stock OF Silver W are OF the very best manufacture
tud qIahty--wc Keep 40 olhtt nut pure Standard
silver. and as Such we wurrGu' u. oar assortment
OF Plated Goods is large and from the most reliable
manuactures,-and in the Fancy Goods line We
purpose keeping none bat rich and fine articles
We aim by pHrsning an underwriting, 'air business
on the Cash. 0Ps prize 'Op Pr0ft system, to
establish house, that will command and deserve
the confidence and patronage OF the community.
ii. HORTON & co.
Burlington, Noy. s. d&wti