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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-13

NANCi GOODS TOYS &c.-In few days We shall be
- pared to sell and offer for
Fancy Goods OF every description Toys variety;
being to discontinue the sale Of goods
an opportunity will be offered purchasers at low prices
out the stock, by
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-13

~ SPECIAL NoTIoE-Country Merchants and others are
respectfully invited 70 attend Auction Bale Watches
y ana fdncy 0ods at my Sales ROOM this Eyenlng, at
O'Clock. Bee advertisement. ELIAS HALE,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-13

HOOTATOES.-we are daily expecting cargo Nova
Scotia Mercer Potatoes, and have In
OF those nne Jersey Mercer Poiloes diabe either
for planting purposes. Sor sale b.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
Distressing Railroad Accident.

'sMlsiortunes never COME single hand
ed, is a tfite and true saying. In addi-
ton to the numerous and painful accidents
which VEGAS chroniclers of passing events,
have been called on to relate, we now are
forced to publish one, which, in awfuness
and horribleness, crowns all others. As
the passenger train was coming up on Sat
urday evening, and was rushing on at
fearful speed, it came in contact with an
object near Weynesboro', into which the
cow-catcher, with savage brutality plunged
its fiightful prongs, and carried Off as un-
consciously as though life aud happiness
had not been cut off in early bloom and
the bright visions Of future usefulness, for
ever dissipated. On came the train to
Stanton, unmindful of the deed of dark
ness that had been committed, and with
out desire 10 conceal the evidences of
guilt. To the horror of, the bystanders,
it was discovered on the approach of the
engine, that it bore on the COW catcher
the dead body of its vi ctim pierced in its
siaes-but not in the hands. There, was
beheld, the inanimate body, reeking in its
own life blood, of a young, and promising
and beautiful-dog.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
Run Oh the Track

We have read the arguments which
have from time to timelbeen advanced IN
favor of wide guage for Railroads; bui
we have never had the opportunity before
the other day, Of sesing a practical de-
monstration in favor Of the wide guase.-
An engine (uot iron under the control ii
steam, attem ptetl tora,i onthe4 feel S.ineh
auage ofs'lie CentIal Road at sihis place.
and when under high Pressure, and going
at reckless speed, suddenly run oRthe
tack and upset. 1t was nothing less than
a machine, usually called man, with. a
"briek in his hat, who, in attempting to
ran on the track, found out that his head
was too heavy for his heels, and conse-
qnen,Iy kind o,,tilted over-bat- did not
abast his bier" He was well at last ac-
COuitbs 49, '-.e4s -srs4 'tAt r44 3zzt'f aNt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24


in others, we deem it proper for Congress
to make known to them that we affirm the
doctrine that we would consider any at
tempt on their part to extend their system
of government to any portion OF this hem
isphere, as danger Gus to our peace and
safety, and from the geographical and
commercial position OF the island Of Cuba
to this government, we viii never consent
that her sovereignty be transferred except
to the United States, to which she seems
naturally to belong.
Whether this resolution is or is not
adopted by Congress, it is the resolution
of the people of the United states--a reso-
luton that nothing can shake, and which
must in obedience to the will Of destiny,
be sooner or later practically excrcised.-
"Peaceably If we can-forclbly if we
must''-is the motto of our action. Spain
cannot maeh longer retain possession OF
the Island. Her power is becoming more
enteebled every year, and her capacity to
defend a detached territory more contracted.
And if not incorporated into the sisterhood
fsovereignties, and made part Of the U
States by negotiation and purchase, the adj
venturous spirit of our population. in re-
venge of the repeated outrages committed
on our citizens and their property, by the
Cuban authorities, will annoy and eventu-
ally take possession Of the Island ri CT arm S
Ii from no other reason it is exceedingly
desirable, as the only effective means Of
SURPRISING the slave trade, that Cuba
should pass into the bands of the United
States. The authorities there. in disre.
gard of specific stipulations to the contrary
regularly connive at the importation o
slaves, and the Captain General himself Il
cognizant Of the habitual violation of tli
agreement. But the Island commands thu
avenue of all our Southern trade, ant
therefore by the decree and boundary linz
of nature belongs TO The United States.-
We do not want to grab it. We wan
Spain TO receive fair equivalent for th,
territory and if she knows what g hf
interest, she will very soon consent TO yiel
what necessity, eventually will force he
TO give W. e-aoa, from all represents
ao.s, MIST be the most lovely spot on til
Western hemisphere. There is one pei
petaal spring-a never eeasing successio
Of balmy breezes, sweet flowers and dc
licious fruits. Nature, policy and interes
combine i'll the sen timent that Il should b
ours-and ours it must be, peacebly if "
can; but if the governments of Europ
desire it, the union must be consecratet
and sealed i'll full baptism of blood, pour
ed odt amid the laundering Of cannon
and the flashing Of bay onets.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

+ Des. We learn from the Abingdon Dem
ocrat that the stage OH the road between
Christansburg and that place upset last
week, and injured several persons very
badly, and Mr.. Elliott Of Giles, it is
thought MORALLY. The coach fell about
so feet over an cmbanknent. There were
eight passengers--two Of whom were la
dies-who escaped unhurt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

HEAVY RAiL.--Col. Fontaine has in
formed us that the Central Railroad for
two miles east OF Charlottesville is to be
laid Immediately with heavy rail. This
will be welcome news to all travellers,
and especially SO 10 our eitizens.--Jef.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
High-Handea Movement.

A meeting held by detached portion
Of the " hig party Of Russell county, to
take into consideration the Small Note
Law recently pssstd by the Legislature OF
Virginia. passed resolutions encouraging
sworn officers Of the law, and all others,
to disregard the law and coLtemn the en-
aetment for the suppression of small notes.
The resolutions abound in abusive and
commonplace language, winch is better
fitted to the times and habitsof Bellingsgaie,
than to the sentiment OF any community
protesting refinement. We hope that
4ach member Of The meeting, should they
themselves disregard the law, and defy
the legal authority OF the State, will be
brought To feel the majesty of the law, and
suiler the penalty of its violation. The
tumble about the 'sinformer" degrading
himseliin the eyes Of the community, ex-
hlbits the degree Of respect that might be
exported for laws of any kind, from the
movers in this meeting. Let the law be
whatever IT may, no man or officer, who
exhibits praiseworlhy desire to observe
the provisions thereof, can fail TO receive
the approval of law-abi.'ing and virtu-
Gus public sentiment. No DOUBT there are
men who would avail themselves Of every
violation Of the law by particular iadieid-
aals, TO crafty despicabe and revenge
iul spirit. But all laws are subject to
| abuses more or less; and in the enforce
ment Of this one,no one will be surprised to
find that mean men will use Its provisions
,Far mean purposes. The only way to pre-
vent such results, is for each man TO OBJ
serve tie law, and thus to disarm the un-
principled Of the agency Of revenge in this
respect. We're the Wing press of the
State to use their influence in eflecting the
suppression of the circulation Of small
notes-which is an emf. at the accomplish
ment of which all would rsioice--and ex-
hort their readers to make The effort, 1t
could be easily effected. But SO long as
hatred and dislike to their SUP preston
is encouraged aud cultivated. and the open
violation Of law advised, it. will moi be a
hard matter to find individuals, who thus
receiving aid and comfort, will take delight
in putting al defiance the legal enactment.
-------r~-=--~- sazzsl
Sss We learn from the Abinsdan Dem
'aefsA. that a rssaa named Edwards. was
arrested in that placss last week, charged
syitii passing counterfeit money. Seven
hundred dollars in spurious money, pur-
porting to be of the Farmers Bank of
Virginia, and banks of North Carolina
and Ohio, were found upon him.
z4%Ffa r
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

eS We learn from the Dispatch that the
house Of the Engine Baldwin" was set
fire by some one and so burned as to DELAY
the arrival of the cars at Richmond on
Saturday, until the "Jos. r. Anderson
could DC sent out TO draw tue train
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
Small Notes.

Of
We received, the other day, the follow
ing note from subscriber to the Viudica-
tor. and sterling democrat, who resides
in the Tenth Legion" We have known
for some time that small notes were quite
unpopular IN the locality whence this
halls. We viii simply say thai the same dis,
position which our correspondent has made
Of his "Ficklin," can be made by others,
il done hetweeplslfis and the FIRST ot Jane.
After that lime, we must refuse to sske an
notes Of oless determination thai So
i.fieklin" notes are more ssee ptahs,heEs
than any others. of the SAME . peoies iior
it is known that theis maker is i respon ii.
bic man. a8l Hsia iesl z#pl aiasaos9
GENrLEMES:- Enclosed / send end x ,ayss =
aote Of Messrs. Tieklin 81 Abel s Bank
for one dollar and Fifty cents: also % cold
dollar, for which please ,siyc me, ereJit Cor
my subscription to Your papsfsa Thy, little
wande 1fe first mentioneds has already
'staid out too late, and is nov anxio lou US 70
be approaching the "home ofats faahee,rss ~
never more to leave their hooslpitable roof
its departure seems 10 cans tse NO no REQ, III *
this county and its few. struggling CON.
panions are GENERALLY enroutc for home
% their tour being well nigh completed. ~
The little yellow boys" ATE coming IN
from all quarters, and their merry .oun-
tenances seem to wish them a god speed
to their destination.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
Ecclesiastical.

Rev. John. Il. Davis will preach IN the
Lutheran Church on the 23d inst, (s'un-
day,) at IL o'clock.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

SSe 1t will be seen by reference to am
other column that Jacob Baylor, Esq, and.
toi. +. r Stewett, are called upon to am
ponnee themselves as candidates for the
Office OF High Sheriff of Augusta County.
Col, NJ Cue, the present incumbent. is the
only candidate. announced Gas yet, for the
Office.
7. II will also be seen that Msgnus W.
Crawford is announced as candidate. for
rereieetion in the 1st eonstabulary district.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
80 -------7
Sn ow Stornl. Aas q

"a y = ] IN -sW 5 lolm. z - la : 2
pr Ne had q violent snow storm on the.
10Th and l7th Inst. 4 great many famii-s
lies We're found without wood, oursels
among the~number. The cold wea,het
has had the effect to kill nearly all the
fruit. Peaches, Plumbs, early Apples, and
ether fruit have all, or nearly so, been
nippae in the bu,!. -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

O., The Court of Appeals have rescind-
ed the rule adopted some time since, which
limited the speeches Of members of the
Bar. The Bar demonstrated. and the Court
annulled its order. I'D hs.g
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

g. Nj. Anderson, of the Express car,
on the Central Road will accept our thanks
for early copies ofthe Baltimore papers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

GEoRGETowN.--Butter is selling in
Georgetown at S25 per 100 lbs. Eggs
VIA per 100 dozen; and Chickens IS SO
per dozen.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

o. Capt. Vincent Witcher, Of the State
Senate has been elected President of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad, to sup
ply the vacancy oeeasioned by the death
of w. p. Tunstall. a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24
Baltimore Sun.

q The daily Sun, comes to US irregularl,.
We presume It isoaiag to faifarein the
connection con at Gorqonsville.eg During ihe
past week we received the Sun only twice.
on thealay oil its publication. We Nope
this defect may be remeded. af - s..st.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-04-24

ArOn the 18th, the Senate, in Execu-
tive SESSION refused TO ,aiiiy the Gadsden
Treaty with aieNto'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
PLEASANT OBITUARY NorIcE.-The Able

PLEASANT OBITUARY NOTICE.-The Able.
vile Is. CO. Independent Press, in noticing
the demise of the Hamburg Republican, says:
The Hamburg Republican is functns cGi-
cio-dctunct. The echo from Shultz's Hill
is to be heard no more forever!
No more shall the ancient BENJAMIN WELD
his goosc.quil in pouring out inky streams
of ungrammatical English. No more shall
he, growing confident and vaIorous, by the
example of the redoubtablc GuMy Jim, give
his august opinion upon professional prOpri.
city. Alas, poor Yorick! The Republican,
having lived on charity, and sunk thousand
dollars, departed this life in the ninth month
ofits existence. 1t died of the disease which,
We see in the faces of many other papers
atrophy-want of funds.
This is but the beginning OF the end, A
half dozen others must soon follow it to the
grave.
There is, now, no game Of greater hazard
than investing funds in Newspaper. TO
succeed, requires tact and experience, no less
than talent. 1t requires a favorable location
for paper as the first requisite. 1t then re.
quires money, which must be spent freely for
few years, with patient waiting for future
gains.
But this subject is too extensive for the
present article. That several other papers
must 60 down the present year, is as fixed
rs the laws of nature. Just as certain MS men
are not fed and clothed like the lilies of the
field, so certain is il that their gastronomc
arrangements cannot be kept up by the in
come of some papers.
A very pleasant writer is the man of the
Press, and may he long escape the fate which
has ovcrtaken his contemporary of the Repub-
lican.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
STILL LATER.


New York, Feb. 2O.-Thc U. s. Mail
steamship Baltic, Capt. Comstock, has arri-
we'd ut New York from Liverpool, which port
she left on Wednesday, the 9Th inst.
The liverpool Markeis.-The demand for
Cotton since the departure of the Canada OH
the 4th inst, has been moderate, and prices
in favor Of buyers, although holders were
not pressing on the market
Flour had declined. All qualities of Corn
had also declined.
Pork and Beef wercdnl. Bacon was ac-
tive, and Lard had slightly advanced.
European Mteiiigence.-Thc Cars last
proposals have been rejected, and negotia-
tions broken off.
The Russian Ambassadors have left Lon.
don and Paris, and the English and French
Ambassadors have been recalled from st.
Petersburg.
Count kisseliitt, the late Russian Envoy
at Paris, arrived ut Brussels on the 7th in
slant.
Advices from Paris, dated the 7th instant,
state that the reports of the Ill success Of
Count OrlOfl7s mission to Vienna have been
confirmed, and fOresecing the same rebuff at
Berlin, he will not visit that capital. Tho
Vienna correspondent Of the American Associ.
ated Press, also, teegraphed to the Agent in
Liverpool shortly before the departure Of tho
Baltic that Count Orotf would probably leave
Vienna for st. Petersburg on the 9th inst.
Advices from st. Petersburg. to the Goth
ult, state that the influence of Count Nessel.
rode is again in the ascendant, and that the
Emperor, who is fully aware of the position
in which he is placed, will endcavor to avoid
Il general contlagratiOn, il he can only pre-
serve his honor and rights. 1t is also said
that he is about to write m autograph letter
to the Queen of England, in whichhe will
endeavor to prove that he has not been tho
aggressor.
An Imperial Ukase confirms the summon.
ing to arms of all the reserves, rs well as tho
soldiers on furlough
1t is said that the Scryian Government,
yielding to the suggestions Of the Russian
Consul at Belgrade, will refuse to accept tho
tirmans Of the Sultan, unless Russia gives her
consent thereto.
England and France are openly preparing
for war.
Several of the Cunard steam ships have
been taken by the British government to con.
vey troops to Constantin0ple.
The 46th Regiment, that was under orders
for Australia, is now ordered to hold itself in
readiness for foreign service, taking the best
men, and leaving all young soldiers and re.
cruits ut home.
Ships Of the line and steamers are also pre-
pairing to leave the French ports with troops
for the same destination.
Tho allied fleets were ut Bcicos Bay on the
9th ult., and six OF the force had again con.
voyed Turkish steamer with troops into the
Black Sea.
The Russian fleet is concentrated at Kaffa,
on the South East coast of the Crimea.
Omer Pasha has crossed the Danube with
10000 men.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
ST.. LOUIS. Feb. 10.

The Alton packet, Kate Kcrncy, exploded
her starboard boiler this morning at o'clock
while backing out from the wharf to start for
Alton,--The explosion was terrible, destroy.
ing the whole forward part Of the boat.
Some thirty persons arc killed and wound
ed.-Rcv. Mr.. Gassaway and Major Beal of
the army are dangerously wounded. The
former cannot survive. One of the engineers
was instantly killed, the other dangerously
wounded. Eighteen persons have been Ia
ken from the wreck, most Of them supposed
to be fatally injured. A good many were
drowned.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

"THE RHETORIC OF MUsIc."-The gen.
tleman who sent us an article with the above
caption, and which We noticed several weeks
ago, must take it up and put in proper form
if he wishes it to appear. TO all matters of
general interest we are willing to devote any
amount of labor; but communications, or no.
tees, of special character, must be put in an
ineligible shape and ready for the compost
tor before being handed in, to insure their
publication. If we were otherwise disposed,
VIC should be at loss on the present occa-
sion. We have lots of music in opr SOUL
1--WE know editors who have no music or
souls either)-and are entirely untitled for
"trcasons, stratagems, md spoils," partcu-
larly tho latter; and whlo We can compre.
hcnd the "Music of Rhetoric" rs easily a,
we can the milk 10 the Cocoa-nut, VIC arc
bound to confess our entire ignorance Of
"The Rhetoric Of Music" But, rs Mr.. Toots
says, ''its Of no consequence" Things that
appear dark and unntcllgible to some minds
arc as pnlpable and clear to others as the sun
in heaven at high twelve. And, if our friend
will just put the "Rhctorc of Music" in such
shape rs will make the object plain to those
for whom it is intended, we will publish it
with pleasure, together with all the key
notes and variations.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
"Treasons, stratagems and spoils."
Farewell, MEM,

From Acknowledgements from Paris
state that n great battle had been fought be-.
tween the Russians and Turks, at Kalclat,
on the Goth ult., in which the Turks were
completely victorious.
The Turks have also rctaken two islands
in the lower Danube. The Turkish Convoy
reached Batoum safely.
llostillties in Asia are to be Immediately
resumed.
The London Times anticipated nothing f.-
vorabe from the Oroif mission.
1t is believed that the Russian Ministers,
failing to obtain declaration of neutrality,
were withdrawn from London and Paris.
The Times thinks that the four powers
cannot wait for fresh propositions from St.
Petersburg.
The Paris Boursc closed weak.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

DIR. LILLARD.-Thc Knoxville Register
pays well-merited compliment to DIR. Lii
lard, the representative from Mcigs, McNIinn,
and Polk, for his able and successful vindica.
ton Of the East Tennessee and Georgia
Railroad Company from charges preferred
against it in debate in the House. No menu
Der Of the present Legislature has discharged
his duty more faithfully, or more justly earn
ell from m enlightened constituency the
plaudit of swell done, good and faithful
servant"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
.y-A Boston letter says-Tbe election

:V- A Boston letter says-The election
of Mr.. Fessenden TO the United States Sen.
ate, by the Legislature of Maine, is held by
most people to have been the "iirst fruits" of
the Nebraska agitation. lie could not, after
the reelection Of Gov. Crosby, have been
chosen but for the opposition that Mr.. Doug
las Bill encounters in the Democratic party
in Maine. Mr. Fesscndcn is a nephew of
Col Green, Of the Boston Post, an abolition
wing Of the most ultra stamp, and man Of
talent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
LATE FROM EUROPE.

The British Mail steam ship Canada arriv.
ed at Halifax, N. s., from Liverpool, which
port she left on the 4th inst.
The Liverpool Markels.-The sales ofcot.
ton during the week ending the Sd inst. COM
prscd 1905 bales of which spectators took
1000 and exporters 1000 bales. There were
more buyers than sellers in the market.
European MtelAgence.-1he Queen Of
England opened Parliament in person, and in
her speech alluded in moderate terms to the
Turkish neutrality-suspicious. the nation
on its alliance with Francc-and reccom-
NEEDED that the army and navy should be in
ger of war.
An unfavorable reply having been given in
writing to the Cars enquiry respecting the
fleets, the departure of the Russian Ambas-
sailors from London and Paris was hourly
expected.
1t is reported that orders had been sent to
st. Petersburg for the British and French
Ambassadors to withdraw from that city.
France is to send 5000 and England co.
600 troops to Turkey, England paying half
ofall the expenses.
1t is reported in Russia, that Austria will
cooperate with France and England. The
truth of the rumor, however is doubted.
1t is now clearly ascertained that great
battle was fought at kalcint on the 25lh or
10th, in which the Turks are reported to have
been victorious, although the Russians had
$4,000 men engaged.
Fresh Instructions had occurred among
the Wallachian peasantry.
Austria had renewed her demand for tho
cXtradition of foreigners in the Turkish ser
vice.
The Pcrsians are friendly again with Tur.
key.
The financial statement ofthe French Min.
istry is favorable.
The latest advccs state that Count Orlo!F
had arrived at Berlin, and that the Cabinet
had been summoned to meet him. He goes
next to Vienna.
Adviccs from st. Petersburg to the Goth
ult have decidedly a warlike tenor, and state
that the Car is resolved on extreme meas
urcs, unless the reply of France and England
be favorable The London Times says that
the reply is couched in firm and decided
terms.
1t is rumored that collision has occurred
in the Black Sea.
Great excitement still exists iE Seryia.
The whole of the Russian fleet left Sevas-
topol on the 18th ult., and sailed towards Ba.
tOum.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

eB The richest genius, like the most
fertile soil when uncuItivated, shoots up into
the rankest weeds, and instead of vines and
olives for the pleasure and use Of man, pro-
duccs to its owner the most abundant crop
of poisons