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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

FRE.-A destructive fire occurred in New
Orleans on the 9th, destroying property to
the amount Of 100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

"Fuss and Feathers" is the name given to n
style of ladies' bonnets just introduced among
the fashionable circles.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

THE NAvIEs.-The following table shows
the extent of the navies of the five first pow
ers in the world:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

An UYHEALTHY CITY.-The total number
of deaths in New York, for the week ending
July s, reached 750; an increase OF 1913 over
the previous week. The cholera cases
are but IL over last week, or 90 in all.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21
BosToN, July IS.

BosToS, July IS.
The grand jury in Boston have found true
bills against the parties accused of having
been engaged in the riots in that city during
the trial of the fugitive Burns.
New YORK, July 10.
There were 1879 deaths in New York dur
ing the week from cholera, and 81 from the
same disease in Boston.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

MURDER WILL OUT-Mr. Theodore A.
Parker, late librarian to the House of Repre-
sentatives, who has been removed through
the influence Of Mr.. Forney, and has since
refused an appointment promised to him by
the President, is making some rich revea-
tions of the secrets of the Pierce dynasty,
through the New York Express. The Elk
press informs us that Parker states positively
that Judge Campbell denies that he owes his
appointment as Postmaster General to MIR.
Buchanan, and asserts that san arrangement
had been made betpeen himself and Gen.
Pierce before his election, by virtue Of 'ohtch
he uas to secure for Gen. Pierce The Catholic
uote Of Pennsylvania, and receire therefor a
seat in the Cabinet" This statement of
Campbell, Parker declares himself ready to
confirm by his affidavit if it is disputed in
any question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

rW-The money stolen from Bellmonte's
Banking House has been returned through
the mail,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

A Coon CusToMER.-In 1853 our imports
from England alone, amounted to nearly
$40, 100000,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

s3y- During the month of April of this
year l5,777,7l2 bushels of Indian corn were
imported into England.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

A Cool SPor.-The Troy Wing, of We'd
nesday says.-"On Monday last snow lay on
the Green Mountains, East of Burlington
The peaks of the mountains were white for
mics.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-21

Bread, making, after all, is nothing more
or less than lodfng.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
ZKanawha District.

Col. B. II. Smith, of Kanawha, is an.
nounced in the last Parkersburg Gazette
as candidate for Congress. Simultaneous
with this announcement is the withdrawal
from the field Of Fleet w. Smith, the W hig
pfogressionist candidate. A very warm
feeling OF personal animosity seems to ex-
ist between Lewis aud Basel and Jack
son, the three Democratic candidates. II
is thought that in spite of the action of the
Convention, there will be two Democrats
out, which, of course. wlll secure the cleo
tion of Col. Smith, the wing candidate
The Democratic party is any thing but
harmonious in the District. Two separate
meetings have been held in Harrison
county, which have nominated two sets of
delegates. How this difficulty VIII be adj
justed, remains TO be seen. The running
of two Democratic candidates seems TO be
inevitable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Chilling IaniGen...

On Saturday evening, 9Th inst, as the
storm that had been brewing some bonrs
was a bout breaking out, It'll. boy Of sew.
Ell years of age son Of Mr.. A. H. Gelse.
OF this city, "bo is at present residing al
Crosse Isle, took refuge under The deck of
sail boat, belonging TO Mr.. +. ". packus
lying at the dock, with he sail be;s,es.
In moment after the squat struck her
when she broke from her mooripes and
started towards the open lake.
When first seen, she was nearly half
way across the river, and the little fellow
had crawled from his place Of shelter and
taken his place at the helm, endeayo,ing
to direct his course towards the SHORE
| Soon the rain came down in tor9ents--the
wind bad increased to perfect hurricane
and the banks OF the river were lined
with wailing women and children, and
strong men, who were powerless lockers
OH. Not a boat was Immediately within
reach. The sallboat had almost reached
Stoney Island, and the hearts of all the
lockers on were for a moment relieved,
expecting to see her go ashore, when all
at once she preached to, aud came abrupt
y round again, heading for Crosse Isle.
As the boon settled round, the anxious
spectators held their breasls; for mo-
ment the head OF the plfof dieappeared
only again TO re-appear, holding manfuIly
to the helm. Directly another and fercer
squall struck the sail; the boat was thrown
upon her btam ends, and the sail end
boom in the water, and cries Of she is
lost, ''he is gone were hear, ION Al
sides. Still the gallant bark held her
way again she vent about, and took her
course towards Maiden, and again her
pilot was plainly seen standing at her
heinz -
BY this time a boat had been manned
and put off to the rescue, but before get
ting any distance into the river. the sail
boat took another turn, heading again to-
wards home; she ran straight to the mid
die OF the river, when Mr.. +. w. Backus
ana ii. Gray, Esqs., ran down the bank
and made signs to the boy to keep the
helm up or down, rs the meanderinp of
the boat required. He obeved the signs
like an old salt, and in few minutes the
boat was run into shallow water when
the gentlemen above named were enabled
to wade Oil board, and in little time the
boy was in the arms of his mother, who
had been an almost distracted spectator Of
the whole scene.
In answer TO question of how he was
getting along when the gentlemen boarded
the boat, be answered that he was pretty
wet but added. "wasn't it lucky, Mr..
backus, that | was aboard of your boat
when she went off?"-Defroi Adrer.i-
I ser.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
The Gubernatorial Convention

The Norfolk Argus, of 18th INST, has
an editorial article endorsing Staunton as
the place, and the Oath of October as the
time for holding the Gubernatorial Con.
vention. 1t seems pretty generally con-
coded by the press that Staunton shall be
the place, not only on account of its ac-
cessabiity and central location, but the
ample accommodations rere offered. I've
have three very large Hotels, which could
give comfortable accommodations to all
who may come; and very large Hall foI
the meeting of the body. As to the time,
we are of the opinion that Tuesday, the
Bid of October would be the most conve-
nient. As has been before suggested, the
Federal Court commences its sittings here,
on which there will be number of per-
sons from the West in attendance. How
ever, we are not particular as to the time,
so that it is early in the fall. Ii MAORI
ty prefer the Oath of October, we have
no objections.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

combining itself strictly within the limita-
tons Of the constitution, and looking
mainly to the management of our external
concerns, while to the States is conceded
the exclusive control OF their domestic af-
fairs-these new acquisitions serve, in our
opinion, to render successful combinations
for the oppression of any particular State
or industria, pursuit, the more difficult Of
formation. Their divexs,fed interests, in
the language of the poet,
'tOf themselves create
Tn according music of a well mix'd State.'
Such are some of the evidences Of the
material prosperity of the country which
present themselves to glance; they are
but earnests of still richer fruits which the
future has in store for us, if we will bu
deserve them. That future, however, i.
by 10 means cloudless. Our good
ness as a. people has not kept pace
we fear, with our greatness as nation
The love which once animated harmoni
Gus sisterhood of States is rapidly giving
place, under the workings Of fanaticism, to
sectional hate. Patriotism seems to slum
bel among the people. and our public
men, relieved from its vigiant scrutiny
are daily waxing more and more corrupt
These are few of the evils that beset us
and, if we are WISE, we will not suffer The
lustre Of our success to blind us to thei
existence. Notwithstanding the glow
upon the face of our affairs, the country
needs a physician.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

&- As the Manassa Gap cars wers.com.-
ing down yesterday afternoon, thty ran.
over cow lying in curve of the ROAD,
just above Salem. The Engine passed
over it, cutting il IN two. The bapoaae
and passenger car were thrown off the
track and considerably injured. A gen.
tlemah from Fairfax County, named Hay-
cock, had an arm broken, and Mrs. Crock
cit was considerably bruised in the side.
Mr.. Emerson, of the West End of this
City, had his head cut. but not very Sc
rionsly. Several other passengers received
slight bruises. The train arrived here ~
p. M.-Aier. Sen. 18Th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

@s- Some of the agtators at the North
are continually bawling out. about the
courage" committed by the South, in the
Nebraska bill--and OF Southern encroach-
ments in that particular. The Nebraska
bill was introduced by North Western
man, was adopted as an administration
measure by Northern President and
could not have been passed without the
Northern votes it received. The South, il
could not have been expected, would re-
ject what the North proposed, under the
circumstances Of the case.-Aier. Gag.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Hon. s.. A. Douglas, Spe ech.


Probably there never has been in the
history of American politics, more OPP.
perfume and effective speech delivered
than that of Judge S. A. Douglass. at lnde-
pendence Hall, Philadelphia, on the 4th
of July. The more prominent topics dis
cussed by the speaker, are the principles
invol' ed in the Nebrask- Kansas bill, and
the policy and principles of the Know
Nothings. The address should be read by
every man in the Union, and with view
TO giving the readers of the Vindicator an
opportunity to do SO, we shall IN our next
issue, insert the speech in full. 1t is a
timely exposition of the purposes of that
secret, stealthy, assassin-like organization,
known and read of men under the signif-
cant, yet treacherous assurance. of Know-
Nottingham organization which has spr-
ung from the loins, ofcorruption e. political
trickery, and, Minerva-lke, no sooner ush-
cred from the womb of its parentage than
it stands, full-grown and erect, equipped
and harnessed for conflict. Its triumpls
have been signal and replete in almost ev-
cry contest; and its progress seems to be
as rapid and successful, as it is unaccount.
able and unnatural. The Cholera, in its
destructive and deathly mission, ere it as.
sumes fatal form, gives community slight
warning of its approach, by premonitory
symptoms. But this new ism is more un.
charitable to its kind, than the Cholera,--
Like thundelboH issuing from a c1o,d
less sky, it breaks IN upon the Political rs
ages Of the day, and by its su1ldenpess con
bounds, and then defeats that which II on
poses. We think, how. ev4r, its career vii
be as transient and as feeting as the morn
ing cloud and cary dew. Heretofore
has been eDvel oped in mystery. Its pre-
tensions co'.hd not be exposed, nor Its end
anticipated. Its organs now, have reveal
ed Doth and hence they can be reache,
by arguments, and brought to the stand TO
examination. Most effectually does til
speech of Senator Douglas institute ant
carry through this investigation, exposln,
the harmful, antiAmerican and anti-R
publican results sought to be accomplished
We will not, however, tire our reader
with further remarks OF our own but pro
mise them t.feast of reason" in our mex
issue, when we may have something to sa,
OH the subjects of the speech.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Abolitionists.


If there be man in this Union, whom
the people have entrusted with power and
upon whom they have bestowed honors,
and who has fallen from his high estate as
a man. the noblest work of his creator, to
the lowest depths Of the degradation of
hell itself, and who justly deserves the
concentrated wrath and contempt of every
American citizen, that man is Sumner, of
Massachusetts. We never have seen a
man who, at first sight, SO aroused the ha-
tired and scorn of our nature, as did this
man. He looks, as he sneaks about from
place to place in the Senate chamber, as
though every thought which passed his
mind were treason to his country. and ev-
cry impulse which animated his heart, ere
destruction to constitutional freedom. He
is as devoid Of courage as is the beast of
moral sense. He permits insult upon in
suit to be thrown in his face, without the
lea st intimation of resentment. He covers
beneath the gaze Of the patriot, and is shun-
ned and avoided by every true lover Of his
country.
We never have seen more complete
exhibition Of the littleness to which man
can be reduced, than was shown by this
traitor to his country on last Tuesday I'M
der the lashing given aboli,onists BY Sen
ator Weller, OF California. Col. w. was
addressing the Senate in favor of the Home
stead Bill as it passed the House, and in
the conclusion Of his remarks, he took oc.
casion to administer severe Remuneration
to the isms of the day and to deprecate
the forming Of parties on geographical
lines. He said the abolitionist was a trai.
tor to his country; traitor to cons,tut ion
al liberty; aud traitor to his God. Then
looking full at Sumner and Chase, with an
expression of countenance Indicative of the
supremest contemp. and scorn, he said il
there was any man there who entertained
such sentiments, he desired that the re.
marks should be considered as beiro r,er.
sonally applied to him. He said that h,
slammed such characters as he did tbt
deadliest poison; and sl.onid always trea
them as their conduct deserved. The re.
Duke was severe, ald the objects of it had
not the mani,ness or courage to raise thei,
heads.
senator Weller is one of those fearles.
men AMI true patriots, who honor our ma.
ton end elevate the American character
fianting himselfupon the Constitution and
Jaws OF his country, he maintains their in.
volatility at every hazard and with an
ability that would do credit to the DAYS oil
the founders of our system of government.
Without endorsing his position on the
Homestead Bill, we may say that Col. Jno
b. Weller,of California can safely be mum.
bered among the true men of the country
upon whom reliance can be placed in time
Of need. Side by side with Judge Doug.
lass, he has remained steadfast to the South
and the Union, upholding the Constitution
and its guarantys. Such men should no,
be forgotten.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Europe an Crop prospaots.

The London Shipping and Mercantile
Gazette OF the LIST inst. has the following
remarks % the crop prospects:
Thus far no mischief has been done by
the wind and rain, except in as far as it
has interiered with hay making, but we
have certainly had quite enough of wet,
and long continuance Of the same would
Dc very likely to give rise TO feeling Of un-
easiness ill regard to the probable result OF
the harvest. The accounts from the agricul-
tural districts are up to the present time o.,
a favorable chsracter here and there.
symptoms oil blight are said to be apparent
both IN wheat aud sering corn, but the IN
jury likely to result from the same is not
considered serious; and farmers generally
express themselves pretty well satisfied
With The aspects of the fields
:" As to the future range of prices Of corn.
should nothing occur to cause apprelen-
SION or uneasiness in respect to the grow
ing crops, we should probably see prices
OF wheat lower, but we are inclined to-.
think that the fall would no, be material,
as II is almost certain that the importation.
(Which have thus Ear been wondertullv
well kept up will be comparatively light.
during the time which must vet intervene.
before the new crop can be possibly render
ed available. Unlavorable cr even threaten
ing weather would on the ether hand, be
likely to cause considerable excitemens. as
stocks of old wheat are unquestionalgy
small, not only in Great Britain, but all o.
yer The world.
"By the most recent adviecs from t,I,.
north oi Europe we learn that the flat ae-.
counts from hence, and the generally pro-
missing aspect oil the growing crops, had
caused a. slight reduction IN prices
Stocks ale however reduced INTO very
narrow compass in that quarter, and scarce.
" any supplies were being brought for,
ward by the growers. In France, III G..
weather, after having for some tine been
wet and ungenial, had undergone a iavora-
Bile change, The consequence OF which had
been sudden and rather important drop
i'll prices Of wheat. That, however, all
apprehensions as to the possibility Of seat
city had not been set at rest is proved by
the fact that decree had been issued to
extena the period Of the prohibition ofex-
ports.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

o. While p. S. Dechelt ESQ, prinei-
pal proprietor Of the Valley Spirit, pub.
lished at Chambersburg, Pa, was return-.
ing home through 'his place, on Friday
evening last the 7th inst, accompanied
by friend in buggy, from a business
tour in portion Of this State. and when,
descending very steep hill at the eastern
end OF town, which leads to the Potomac,
the horse attached to the vehicle took
fright and commenced running at full
speed, whereupon Mr.. d. attempted to
jump and unfortunately got entangIed and
revolved with the wheels and dragged to-
gether, distance of one hundred Yards,
when fortunately, by some means, he be-
came unloosened from his precarious situ-
atom, the horse and vehicle still dashing
down the hill with great speed. When
taken up he WAS found insensible and his
face and head d'eadfully cut and bruised.
physician was sent for and under his
treatment he was enabled to start for
Chambersburg the next day Shepherds
tovn Reg,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

o. The Spectator is out against the
Homestead Bill, and pronounces its "ten-
dency" "agrarian and ruinous." We are
glad our neighbors find il in their hearts
to agree with the Virginia Democracy on
one question. We congratulate them also
upon their condemnation of measure that
will receive the reio Of President Pierce,
should il be presented to him for his action.
The River and Harbor bill is likely to be
doomed to the same fate of the Insane Land
bill, should it pass the Senate.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

Another Veto Ahead.

That franklin Pierce will meet the
new attempt at reviYing the internal i'm
proyement system with blow like that
dealt by James X. Polk, we entertain no.
the shadow OF a doubt. The same con-
siderations, even throwing out of view
principle, in which the two fully coincide,
which operated in the previous case have
Increased strength in the present one
Whatever doubt may have existed eight
years ago of the adequacy of private and
State enterprise to accomplish the improve
ment Of navigab'e rivers, harbofs, and in
land communication generally, events have
wholly dispeled. Then, I AOeountry pos.
sessed but some six thousand Mills of rail
way. Now, it has over eighteen thou.
sand. The only great route the federal
government ever constructed, and which
1t built at more than three times the ex-
pense of money and time private COM
pany would have required--the National
Read, has, under competition with works
so made, dwindled into mere mountain
track. Staee-coaches and heavy wagons
have deserted it s, grass is growing where
they once passed and the solitary travel
Ter who now and then traverses it sees a
Sermon in stones" which is eloquent on
the folly of undertaking to transfer to the
arbitrary hand OF centralized power a.
chievements reserved for the individual
energies of free people. Such are all
the fruits OF the system. 1t is as futile in
its effects as vicious and false in principI
II creates jobs, increases government pa
tronage. and so buys itself friends. But
honest statesmen and citizens should, and
when their eyes are open do spurn 1t as
they would any other form of corruption,
with an earnestness and decislon proper
tionate to its huge dimensions.
1t will be seen from the vote that not a
single Virginia member supported the bill.
The representative from this district was
engaged in court at home or his voice
would beyond doubt have swelled the
minority - Winch. Virginian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

o. The fast Messenger announces that
L. B. McRobert. Esq, will in future be
connected with the editorial management
of that paper Mr.. MGR. is ready,
graceful and experienced writer, and will
doubtless add interest to that paper. We
welcome him to the calling.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Arthur's Home Magazine.

We have received the August No. o.
this publication. Ii seems to be improved
in typographical appearance, and its con.
tents are very interesting. The PERIOD.
cal is fully worth the subscription price o.
two dollars per annum, Address L. S
Arthers a. Co., publishers. Philadelphia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

CHOLERA PREvENTIvE.--In New Or
leans, large number of citizens 1t is said,
are acting upon recent discovery by a
celebrated French Physician, Or. Burg,
whereby cholera,i it is said, is prevented by
wearing band of sheet copper three ip-
ches wide, and six inches long around the
neck or on the arm, as bracelets. DIR. BURG
has, BY investigation, discovered the fact
that all workers in copper, &c, are al.
ways free rom cholera.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24
Y be augmented.

&C. A rattlesnake was killed OH the farm
of Ephraim Bee, in Doddridgc county, last
week, which measured five feet, ten inch
es in length, seven in circumference. and
weighed nIne and three-foarth pounds
The tushes in its mouth, from which the
venom is emitted, measured two and hall
inches, and there were % raltles OH his
tall When first sen it is supposed to have
been in the act of charming hawk which
was then only aboat two feet distant. and
gazing steadily at it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

gs- We enjoyed very much the other
day, the "chicken fxens'' of which we
were invited to partake ai.Bixby's. Spring
chickens are served up at this House III
every palatable way. Try them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

esrIt is now doubtful whether Congress
win adjourn on the 4th Of August, the time
fixed by the committee of conference. II
is thought by some that it will be prolong.
ed to the 4th oil September.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

A memorial has been sent to Congress
by the friends of tho Wheeling Bridge,
arraigning the conduct of Judge Grler, in
the decision he has given. and more than
intimating that bribery has had something
to do with the matter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-24

90. 1t will be remembered that at the
last Spring election Mr.. Cushaw, demo
crat, was elected Sheriff of Berkeley coun-
ty. The contest was purely POLITICAL
The election was contested by Mr.. New
conner. the whis candidate, and hesulted in
setting aside the election on the ground OF
informality--the polls having been closed
before sundown. The Sd Of August has
been fixed for another election.