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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
A New Slaye STATE,

Every day is strengthening the proba-
blity that the South will gain some i'm
mediate practical advantage from the Ne
braska bill in the shape Of another slave
holding State, which will give her two
Senators and be large enough to split up
hereafter and give her still more. What
ever may become of the territory which
gave its name TO the bill, Kansas bids fair
&c be ours. And it is worth having, no,
less for its agricultural than for its politi-
cal value. The Jackson Mississippian
publishes a communication from DR.. b. o.
Williams, a large STAKEHOLDER and relia-
Bile man, who speaks from personal OBJ
serration in describing the country as
very fervile. Of a prairie character, sufii-
ciently urdulating for thorough drainage.
II yields from so to so bushels Of corn IL
the acre, 800 lbs. hemp TO the acre. and
about 20 bushels whea, to the acre, under
ordinary cultivation with good culture
and good season, the product may be
doubled. One good hand, the Doctor SAYS,
will cultivate 20 acres in clover. product
LOCO bushels a; 20 cts. per bushel-$2O0.
Eight acres in hemp, product 6,40O lbs. at
q cts. To-, 1884. Ten acres in wheat, pro-
duet 200 bushels, at S per bushel. 5000
total proouct for the labor Of one hand,
S78i. The same hand will make largely
over enough meat and stock 10 pay his ex-
penses.
This IS borne out by other reports
which we could quote. OF course there is
much variety Of soil and other farming
requisites in SO large territory but we
hnd but little mention made of bad land.-
A correspondent of the Lexington, (Ky.)
Observer, who assigns the country las
rich land as any one could desire, fine
climate, sufficient quantity of wood, and
coal in abundance" predicts that there
viii be $4,000 people within its borders
n one year after lis organization.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
tired and fling It with the register. he

CURED. and fling it with the register, he
or she shall theFelpon be permitted to en-
ter the quantity Of land specified provi
ded, that no certificate snail De given OF
patent issued therefor until tbs expiration
pt Eve years from the date Of such entry,
bud until the ptsson OF persons entitled to
Tie Iand 80 euseeed stiill have paid Tor
jhe ssrhe> twenty fire erass per acre, Or IT,
The lands have been in market more than
twenty years, twelve and halt cents per
acre and ii. at the expiration Of such
time, the person making SUCH entry shat
prove ~ two credible witnesses that be or
she have continued to reside upon and
cultivate said land, and still reside upon
the same, 10 such case, he OF she shall be
entitled to patent, as in other cases Pso.
yided for by law and all such person. az
are specified in the eighth sect;,,,n 80
who are settled upon lands subj ~, ane
by this act, shall be entit',a "a Is benefit Jeff
upon the expiration o. f,s rs ~ ,' f Se n,
date Of such sett'. .eneot. The benefits Q
ms 81, anu .ue .,rec.edihe section Of this &C
snsl' DC Atecded to the settlers upon TIL
pSo''c .ards in California, upon paymen
.ne dollar per acre.
i. Trne tenth section provides that the reg
.ster Of the land Office shall keep regis
. ter Of all entries, and make return thereo
! to the General Land Office.
, The eleventh section provides that an
! person who may have filed! MS or he; al
. davit Of an intention 10 Settle quartz
section Q. land under The provisions Of tn
ACT Fay at any time acquire title there,
10y paying the full graduated price for III
: same. But no person OF persons shall /
. allowed to file a declaration Of intention
, settle. for the purpose Of claiming the bel
J, eft Of the provisions Of this act, in regar
Z to five years actual settlement, after Il
State shall have purchased. or taken
presumption, the class in which said Ian,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Fugitive Sla We Law.

The Supreme Court Of Wisconsin has
sustained the decision recently pronounc-
ed by one Of the Justices Of that Cour
against the eonstitutionality Of the fugitive
slave law. The decision was concurred
in by all the Court except Mr.. Justice
Crawford. The Court in their decision
says:-
" We ere Of opinion that so much OF the
act Of Congress in question as refers to the
Commissioners for decision the questions
Of fact which are TO be established by eyi.
dence before the alleged fugitive can be
delivered up TO the claimant. is r-pugnani
to the Constitution Of the United States.
and therefore void for two reasoDs-1st,
because it attempts to confer upon those
officers judicial powers; and I'd, because
it is a denial Of the right Of the alleged
fugitive to have those questions tried and
decided by Jury, which, we think. Is
given him BY the Constitution of the
United States
The case will, no doubt be taken up
20 the Supreme Court of the United States,
for the fnal adjudication Of the important
question involved.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Ddaoation IN Virginia.

II would seem tkat the cause Of educa.
ton in Virginis Il now in more forward
condition than at any future period in he.
history, II we are to judge from the nur,.
Der Of classical schools, advertised to CON.
mence on the 1st Of September next
This slate Of things must be gratifying to
the contemplation Of every lover Of Law
and Order. IN the Wake Of education ri.
lows every refiEed and iotel!igec.. and lib.
ca. sen''n. that pervasases community,
ano 'n'e,ush it, fundamentally alone can
:, pe.oPie -aess5elop their capacities. This i.
ne r.est indication Of the advancement O
virginia. In proportion to the dissem;na
ton Of knowledge. is peoples substan
tial wealth and power.
l We refer the reader tc the numerous id
vertisements to be found in our paper to
day, Of first class schools.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Classical Descriptiou.

The Washington correspondent of the
Lynchburg Republican, after giving a We
ry racy and interesting account Of the ac-
tons and scenes on Sunday in Washing
ton city. says: "Wretched at any time,
Washington Is absolutely intolerable in the
Summer. It is a. city of magnificent dis
tances. magnificent contrasts, magnificent
humbugs, and stupendous swlndles. It is
the Metropolis of Parasites; the Emporium
ofSponges; the Pandire Of Political Pimps.
Its Coryphaeus is Wallach and its Repre-
sentative Man."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
HARDWARE AT WHOLESALE.

ENG dess'cus 1t stilD further extending my
- business, have de,ersIned 10 offer adj.
tlonal inducements 10 purchasers both in prices
and assortment. | am now making large ada;-
lions 10 my stock, and will be in weekly receips
OF goods throughout the season, and having
perfected my arrangements for nv supply Of
English and;Amercan Hardware upon The mos,
favorable terms, have no hesa,ior in assur.
irg those IN want, that Lean and ,siN s.ll upon
,e!ms as favorable as can be had in this OF any
other market =.
Particular attention will be given 10 al kinds
OF Mechanics Tools, Building Materials, Glass;
&c Purchasers are requested 10 call aud exam
inej TO satisfy themselves tefore laying IN their
supply. = GEO +. FRIGE
July oil, 1864.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Barnu,u,s Manaeerie.

We publish to-day full description Of
the many wonderful sights that will be ex-
hib'ted in this place on the 10th. by T.
P. Barnum, who himself is wonder
Gen. Thomas Thumb will direct the whole
affair. The General is Of dwsrish notori-
ETY., and doubtless will make an interest
ing field display in commanding indirect
" eight elephants. OF course every body
will come 10 see this wonderful collection
Of wonderful things.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Our Printing Ink.

There Is bad odor arising from the lux
used in printing the Vindicator. WePur-
chased large supply from c. Pierce. adj
yertislng agent, Philadelphia, which turn.
ed out to be very Indifferent article
When this supply is disposed Of, we shall
take care to leave Mr.. Pierce alone. as
burnt children are not very fond of fire.---
We trust our readers will bea' with this de.
feet a little longer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Central Railroad SUBSTITUTION,

The proposition for the city of Rich.
mond to subscribe 500, 900 to the Gen.
trail Railroad was submitted 10 the Free
hold voters on the 24th ult., and carried
BY majority of 149. The vote was very
small. The Dispatch says the majority
would have increased with larger vote.
This argues well for the public spirit Of
Richmond. She will, however, reap a
rich reward from this investment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
THE VINDICATOR.
STAUNTON, VA.
MONDAY MORNING JULY 81 1854.
Mr.. Hunters Substitute.


we publish in another column synop-
sis Of Mr.. Hunters substitute for theHome-
stead Bill. It is far from being unexcept'cna-
bic. We think the homestead feature mere
whipping the devil around the
stump But the ultra agrarian character
of the original bill is somewhat comprc-
missed BY requiring nominal price for the
homes,ead--which, we judge, will hard
" deiray the expenses Of collection. This
is simply an abortive attempt to evade the
sacrifice Of the principle involved. It is
something like the custom common in some
communities, Of selling cracker for ftp
and throwing in drink Of whiskey. to a.
avoid the violation Of the anti-liqucr law.
There seemed to be but little doubt that
the original bill would rass the Senate. and
finally become law,in spite Of the eApec.
ted veto Of the President. In this extrem.
ity, Mr.. Hunter brought in his substitute
We doubt very much whether the bill has
virtues enough 10 atone for Its defects.
| The graduation clause, and the section
giving pre.enp.ion rights TO the States
which are intended to remove the question
Of land donations, &C., from Congress, we
approve. The bill may have the effect o
uniting more closely the Democracy Of tn,
country, every Democratic Senator having
voted for it. It promises good 10 this re.
spect. The question Of the public lands
more than any other, threatened schism
in the Democratic ranks. There was nc
consealing the fact that the West irrespec.
tive Of party, was in favor Of liberal dona'
tons to internal improvement projects, ane
would continue to be, SO long as the ques
ton was open for agitation. This bill clio
ses it, and leaves the Democracy Of th'
country free from discord. Hence, VI
counsel acqaiescence.
The following is the vote by which tn
bill was adopted and ordered to its engross
ment:
YEAe--Messrs. Adams. Atchison, Bright
Benjamin, Brodhead, Brown, Butler, Cass
Clay, Dodge, Of Wisconsin, Dodge, Of r.
wa, Douglas, Evans, Fitzpatrick, Ge.ss
Gwin, Houston, Hunter, James, Jc,n.,so,
Jones of Iowa, Mallory, MasoiD. PER;
Rusk, Sebastian, Shields, Sl;dcil, Stuar
Thompson, Of Kentucky, Thompson Of !
Jersey, Toombs. Toucey and Walkers
NAYs-Messrs. AIen, Badger, Bel
Chase, Dawson, Fessenden, Fish, Foo
Gillette, Jones of Tenn, Pratt, Sumne
aud Wade--l3.
! On the 2lstthe Senate finally passed Il
bill by vote Of So yeas to IL nays, ha,
ing deprived it Of its homestead feature
> its tltle-making that read: "a bill to gr,
daate and reduce the price Of the publ
, lands and FOR other purposes" -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Society in California.

Every arrival from California brings in
telligence o. murders. robberies. duels,
street fights, and all other barberous modes
OF avenging wrongs or satisfying wounded
honor There is no land under the jurisdic-
tioh OF our government where TIE laws Of
God and Man ere SO unblushingly violated,
and the rights Of indisiduais aud society
so feariessly condemned, as in California.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

e. Alburtis,o Of the Martinsburg Repub-
lican, says lie but recently paid $3.50 for a
barrel Of -four; that butter 10 selling there
for % cents per lb. new potatoes at o.
and other articles in proportion. Things
are not now as they use to was." When
mere stripping, we had the fortune to
reside :, tssst ancient borough. Then pro.
duce was ch..,p. But the Railroads.&c.,
those Railroad. -n. .c'ade old things new
and we learn tina, Martins burg mas 'ndeee
been rejuvenated. Well, after Ills we Will
not complain. But it is hard ma..,e lot
an editor to pay $3.50 CASH for barrel Q.
doGr-especially when the act has to be
every four weeks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
a. A weekly paper, entitled the Estates

~ A weekly paper, entitled the Estates
Rights Register and National Economist"
and edited BY Mr.. c. G. Bay lor, formerly
Of Baltimore, has made its appearance in
Washington city. 1t is ushefed INTO exis-
tence under the sanction Of quite number
Of U. 8. Senators and members Of the
House Of Representatives, and in ito man.
ifssto says that it Twill take as its text. In
the discussion Of all public questions, the
Constitution. strictly construed and uncom.
promised" Mr.. Baylor is gentleman Of
great perseverance,. 49,. ,-s
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Cholera in Richmond.

From statement made in the Rich.
mond Enquirer of Tuesday last. there had
been UP to that time. 125 deaths from Cho-
lera from the 10Th of June, the day the 6rst
case occurred. The disease has greatly a.
bated, If not entirely disappeared.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
TO THE PUBLIC.

1NHE undersigned having purchased mo
i Store House and Lot, and also .ass entire
Stock OF Goods Of the late firm OF John {. KYLE &
BRO, IS prepared and determined To- sell gvod.
upon as accommodating terms as can BE- pa,
chased anywhere in the place
themselves. ~ GEO. RAyIor wv
July 81, 1854.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

o. The President has signed bill to
aid. the Territory Of Minnesota in the con-
struction Of railroad therein aud also an
act to establish the Offices Of surveyor gen.
eral OF New Mexico, Kansas, and Nebras-
ka, to grant donations to actual settlers
and for other purposes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

o. The Kanawha Republican of the
18th brings US intelligence O.. the death Of
General Daniel Smith, gentleman extern
sively known, who has been much in pub.
lie life. The Republican says: Scene
raj Smith died at his residence ir the up.
per part Of this county, on Tuesday morn
ing, The 1iih inst He was one of the
delegates representing this county in the
General Assembly, an honor which the
people Of Kanawha repeatedly conferred
upon him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

Psrkersbuw News publishes the num-
Der and value Of slaves that have escaped
from Wood county, Va, for the last u o.
30 years, together with the ma mes Of the
ov ners. ~ ascsreained by the Commission
er Of the Revenue in his recent assess
m~nt. The number that sbacanlsd. is
2ll~-yslssd y eJal2oA
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

u 1t is reported that Dxniet l.. Sickles,
esq, Secretary Of the American Legation
at london, telegraphed to Liverpool ON
the 18th inst, to know whether John Van
Buren,, esq, then expected in the steamer
from New York had arrived, aud IL SO,
where be could be found, his object being,
it is said, to send him challenge to fight
q duel somewhere on the continent of Eu-
rope. Mr.. Sickles, it is alleged, was great
ly offended attn speeyh made by Van Blu.
rem IN Tammany Hall last winter, reflect.
ing rather personally upon him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

o. We noticed at the Depot, ON the Dist
two lots Of new flour, destined for Rich.
mosd, and consigned to on friends Messrs.
Brown t. Shook. The -four was manu-
featured at ths Mills Of Maj. Palmer and
G. M. Cochran, and cwaed by H. Edison.
Esq, and Capt. J. A. Harn;,n. we give
them our best wishes for good .,arkts:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
@s- The ST. Johnsbury (Vt.1 Caleaiu;-

et The st. Johnsbury (vt.) Caletlini-
an says that Mr.. Levi P. Brigham, Of sha,
town, was SO badly injured on Monday
by his horse, that he died in two hours.
His horse, which he was leading BY /.
line, became FESTIVE, when he struck him
with whip; whereupon the anilnal rush
ed upon bin, threw him down, and then
seized him with his teeth on the back
OF his neck. His neck was found to be
dislocated.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Killed by a Pant

A child Of MI. Barker = u,..,.
county, was killed ~ p.n,h.r. f.,. s...
s'nce' Inc ,,t.ner had sent the child
10 q spring :or water. The child not re-
turning IN. due time, the mother went in
SCARF" oft. Near the spring she saw ira !.
'-es Of blood-further on she discovered
part ofthe body Of her child. A company
was then gathered, and after search desert.
ed short distance from the remains Of the
child, large panther in a tree. A rife
ball brought the monster Iifeless to the
ground.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

0 In consequence Of the many sudden
deaths in Philadelphia among the roor
during the hot weather the cemeteries
where they are usually buried have re-
sorted to the plan of keeping ready made
graves for sale. The Bulletin says this IS
doae on account Of .he unuaual demands
upon the iabors Of the grave-diggera.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

Vs. In the House Of Representatives on
the 22d ult.. Gerritt Smith made Tenn
perance speech. sustaining the principle Of
the Maine Law.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

" It will be seen BY the advertisement
that Mr.. T. scheffer agail. offers his farm
for sale. This land lies well, and should
not be overlooked BY purchasers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

81 The Baltimore Patriot says, "when
the politicians shall have succeeded 10 Civ.
ing every person in the country farm,
we shall insist that they shall secure to
the ladies aud children, a free ticket and
q months board ct SOME one Of the minor
watering places Of the mountain"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

~ On Tuesday last the barn belonging
to the estate OF Jared Powell, decd, near
the Blue Ridge. in Rockingham county,
was destroyed by FIRE. together with six
horses. and Eve or six hundred bushels of
wheat. II was thought to have been the
work Of an inceadiary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

Ve In tho advertisement Of Benz. Wei
Ter to be found in another column, il was
published that the sale would come OF on
the eighth Of August. That was mis-.
take Of our own. 1t should have been the
cigthteenth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
all RleHr.-That little message of tn,

Y III I''"" nat IFt9'c utssdSt OF Tue
Gaze Fear improvement bill is perfect
z .i5a Isu't it3 Ce-talnlya more beau
tlial or better thing of its length never
ea;ae from the White House. The river
and harbor bill is shot to death delicately
and in style, as by4he i.ant6f prac ticed
marksman rot with numbering. blum
derbus, but neat-little beauty of rife,
125 20 the pound. Like Mercutio's wound.
that dealt the $4,000, 1000 bill is mot as
deep as a well nor as wide as church
door. but ii wiH do "-W Win. Virg.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

W. 1ns CHOLERA. IS embarrassing in the
lore prominent cities Of tie country and
along the Western waters.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

~ A number Of persons have died in
HarrisonbuIg within the past two months.
A great many Of them were children,
Whose disease was either diarrhea or
scarlet fever.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

JupeE BEossoN.- The Troy Wfis. of
Friday. publishes the following para
graph:
We regret sincerely to learn that Judge
Bronson has met with a heavy lcss--no
less than nearly his entire fortune by the
failure Of the Empire Stone Dressing Com
pany. AT his ;ime Of life, to have the.
earnings OF SO many wears swept away is
case Of hardship that will OCCASION uni.
versal regret.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
AaI. al paper o,ves the fclIc.r;,

~ A paper gives the following ss the
best tite to . lot at San Francisco :---"A
shanty end yourself in it. with revolver !,
II the title needs conformation, blow some.
body's bgsias out,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

We have been compelled to delay the
publication of MI Le,ckeir's speech on
Colts patent until next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
DIED,

At the Western Lunatic Asy hun, on the 4h
irs,.. MARY ANN, wife OF James II. Curry.
Of Pocahontas county. in the .sstsl year OF her
age
II Baltimore, on the evening Of The 2ls. inst,
Of Pulmonary Consumption, Mrs SusAN AsN
M 3. REILEY, wife of Rev. J. AlcKenires
Kelley. and daughtefof the late Charles Gibbs,
OF ChaFlcsiown, in The lis, year Of her age.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

IT, We are indented 10 the Hon. James
NJ. Mason for copy Of Mr.. Hunters SUBJ
stitute for the Homestead Bill.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
Co. The Senate has inserted in the aeu

Co The Senate has inserted in the gem
eral appropriation bill, a clause giving The
President authority to employ private
secretary at salary Of 1880; . clerk at
81. o0o;a steward at $1,000, and two nass-
sengers At $500 each. ThesGA are pretty
heavy family expenses.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

~ Miss Fillmore, daughter ofex-Pres-
ident Fillmore, aged 20 years, died at Au-
rora, New York, Of choleia, on the 18th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

An Expensive 'NioeEs. 9th
er bills that have been resdered to the
U. S. Marshal for services rendered in Che
case Of burns--are one for military SER
vices amounting to $1,000; one BY tke
City Of Boston for extra Policemen,
amounting to $1,000; II. D. Pa,ker's BILL
amounting to $4,000; and the steam tug,
John Taylor. $3.50. These are bat small
number.-B0ston Nail.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31
EW-HARDWARE STORE.
=. G. Richards & Bro.

ERAViHG just reeeised ana opened an e,,;,a
.lEak new slnck Of HARDWARE, comnr;ss
ing all kinds Usually KEEP, in an ablishrps.nst
OF the kind. wonld respectfully solicit purchsss
chasing elsewhere. f -
z. C. RICHARDS & BRO.
at present opposite J, Rrandsbuye & o.
Sianntou. July al 1884
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-07-31

Aet'ee - oar Gsisi, mefs.
SG0as.7ss N ~ ~ ..ii.rss 81
-c~s5s 'sy go. i..q II. u. .,tt s..a1a,s s..
uMss snd rrqlifr prom,i psymen..
Our aceapn's src drawn N and al! u 81 know
themselves hdsbisSi are Y, aeal., % calf and
seil'e lnlnsdlsely. = HARPER Il 'BRO.
JalJ 81, 1884