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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21

NOJNIRl SFAI Tor >ALE-hu""H -
u CHESTNUT GROVE. fi.ultst " The Pas'a:, oy'l..s
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of tie i've. AZ iuirubdihs couuly. TIE t31ie y y
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e1te-sau b1iG.ng "a ths cop Ans Aielen
Bait nd Rooms 07 tie IL gross Ia A. = .
Is div Ssd no - sxezsve lswu .opiuZ 10 ne fiVrf me-
'.b It'll h@das rlruhierY. eTeEE-eens ihG 's."1 "a
ornaments. snd sie On The sdns of the hon'c -
srsvs .na ruu rnus fuf t.ees IN the rear Sfapey
s- .l fruit vegetables and A. suitable di.s.c o4n
Carlisle houss P0uirrv.hou--. &c. Asn- several heds ~
bi,b g,e o. ctltivs,n l.r.s proPooa Of the PlrcAs
,-1-.,,- 49, 20 HOMER MORGAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-21
CTEAM UMPING ENGINES

- CHINE No 3i5 Broadway This Mschns i' entirely
nev In m and got up without regard to expense
IL desisped expressly for manGfactuors, who want me.
ehiro 10 work ALL the duo does better w9fk "a leather aud
aufea no rest
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

o. We are much obliged to our neigh
Dor Of the Spectator for the generous Offer
Of h,s shooting irons." We will NOT
trouble ham just st present for themes
pec;alIy az the thing to which he alludes
is confessed coward. On such stuff il
would be extravasance to spoil cow-hide.
But to the "iact' discussion, (Which
should have been tavt-the writer was ab-
sent at the proof-reading.) Our neighbor
is endeavoring to beat retreat; but we
are much mistaken in the vim If the
knight Of Lexington. if somebody docs
not catch fire in::the rear. Nankin leg
gins" wont save him,-nor will the "un-
calmly ,caddel." prevent wisging. We
were not much surprised ut the "6nis. y
after reading our neighbours last "phizz. -
The ammunition certainly was scarce. and
consequently the damage slight don
Alphonso" has proved himself worthy Of
the star and the garter. and we shall an
xiously await the laying Of his honors at
the feet OF some fair Dulcinea del Toboso
some high and mighty empress o.
La Mancha."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
The Markets.

Our attentive and energetic market reporis,s,.
Nlessrs. brown 4 Shook Of Richmond, have
sent the prices this week, accompanied by l.v
err COL rrpnfls, fom which we gather that tho.
wheat market is uncertain, and tina, there is mr.
definiiencrs ~ 10 the price upon hich tn. mar
ket will sett's-owing 10 the 6ns prospect
throughout Europe. The last news was an al.
vance of q. 10 IS. per barrel on flour, in Liver
pool and Gil 10 III per bushel on w heal
Our reports conclude on the 4lh At this,
time there 10 not, nor does there seem any nvc
essIty o. probability OF all inquiry 10 I'll! orders.
Our market at home is not We, pluf,esl With
Hour, but prices are f.sging slowly, and mat.
tiers are 90 uncertain with the n,ur AMI
grain market we cannut pretend 10 advise our
friends. Annexed please find quotations for 10
day.
Flour-SnpeIffne $50 to IT'S, by draw load.
Extra s 20 to 8, IL. Family ITO 925 Wheat,
Coming in slowly, and we quote as follows-,
40 10 l'5o for Primo red and white. Corn
large Quantities sold few days since a, S5r,
We may today quote Corn in demand. Oa,s -
quote Fats. Gnsno $50. Grcnnd Plaster 9.sa.
fresh Rock do. IS 90, Clover Seed SO TO 500.
and scarce. Salt l.9s q 90. in ,eph. 80
BHows SsooA COM Mrr., Riehmond.
besf Cattle, in Richmond, were selling at
e4.2SaA gsoss-equai TO $50 a $Snet. Eops.
dull al Is. Sheep 2.50aS5, according 10 quail
hy.
Flour selling in Baltimore ., s7a7,a5. Wheat,
$i.55al65 -"
IN Staunson, Butler 4 Co.. are paving cash
for aoar,-super6ne -. Wheat $ii2o. Cora.
yellow Sc. white e5a7O. Giano PER ton $50;
Plaster, $l2. Ssth per sack, 50. IS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
The Case OF Or. Thompson.

The Valley Wing has the following statement
relative 70 the recent examination of Dr. Thotup@
son, charged with the murder Of Miss Agnes
Pharr, at goyingon:
A motion Was made before the court on be-
half Of the prisoner for ball. during the pendency
% which 'hete was one important fact elected
which we deem II due, as well to truth as to
The prisoref, al Office To- make public. II viii.
doubtless De remembered that after the tlas
before the Examining Court in August last. a
statement was published in many Of the papers
that Major Gillian, Professor OF Chemistry at
the Virginia Military lnsute,in his examination
had discovered traces Of srychnine in the s,o-
mach Of Miss Pharr. Major Gillian was
present bebre the Court on Monday last, and
pending the motion for BAIL was examined upot
this question. He now says that from thorough
examination which he has made since, he is sal.
isfied that his first opinion was incorrect. and i
now entirely satisfied, that he never did discover
strychnne in any form in the stomach Of Miss
Pharr.
The Lynchbnre virginian has the Follow ing
from :; correspondent:
The evidence OF Maj Gillian one OF the
chemists who aualized the stomach will not be-
so strong as il was the previous trial He has
subsequently made further investigations and 10
not now prepared positively to say tina, he has
detected traces OF strychnine in the stomach
The same correspondent states that there is an
nnconcern apparent in DR.. Thompson, appear
ance, not natural TO man in his situation. He
aushs and talks with tho gee Of one 10 whom
care 10 unknown.
The application for bail was refused.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
The /" Solid Column. ,,

The drop too much would seem ID have
come I'd the southern wings at last. Truly
If they can stomach the late action Of their
brethren in New Yotk. where MvRoN H
CLARK end H. j. RAfMoND, devotees Of
Seward and rabid freesoilrrs, were nom.
mated for Governor and Lieuten ant Gov
ernor OF an ultra-freesoil platform, we must
give them up entirely. Where the wings
Of the Empire State stand now, may be
inferred from the simple fact that the, "free
democrats, the abolitionists and the Maine
liquor-law men have ALL in there respective
State conventions, adopted the wing nomi-
nee for Governor.
Contrast with this the course of the. New
York and the Massachusetts democratic
conventions, which have passed resolutions
Of the broadest national character, explicitly
sustaining the Baltimore platform and the
Nebraska bill. -
Many Of the whig. papers Of the South
are speaking as becomes them. Witness
the following from the Alerandria Gazette,
which happens to be at hand:
The sectional course pursued by the OPP
position to the present administration in
Massac husetts aud New York las develope d
by the resolutions passed at the recent
conventions in those States, has relieved
the wings Of the South, aud the Nationsl
wings in oil quarters Of the Union. from
any sympathy with the cause or the candi.
dates Of political party, who manifestiy
made. their ansi-slavery doctrines the main,
II met the only motives, for their organize
ton and action. Henceforth, the wings Of
the South will look only to the lprinciples
Of such Northern men ~ are brought before
the public in the States named above; and
not to the party or (sction which may place
them before the people. The Northern
politicians must. hereafter: fight;on their
own hook. They cannot expect assistance
from those to whose ,nteresss they are
hostile. and whose rights they would
invade"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

~ II New York city on NE "a inst
Nine persans were arraagsd lof msrder h
the Court Of Oyer ssa Tsrasasr yssa<sas9
namely
Cercoran. for killing Covae; AlcSoshsa,
for killing bis wife King. fes killiHs
Reddiag !; Fowkes. for killing Began
lager. FOR killing Moran /; Smith. Sss ~
ling Davis /; Gladd, for the murder Of Ne
Kenna Graham. for the murder Of wiz.
son /; end Graham. q for the murder q
Colonel Lorsng. All Of them plsad moi
guilty, and had each day 6xed for his
trial. That Of Dr.. Graham will be first.
It will commence to-day, and will proba.
bly, last during the week. Messrs. Whit
ing, O'Conor. and Hall are his counsel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
state Convention.


We indicated last week our acquies-
cence in the proposition Of the Richmond
Enquirer, to hold the State Convention for
the nomination Of a candidate for Cover
nor, Lieut.. Governor and Attorney Gene
raj, in Staunton on the Goth Of November.
AT the time we wrote the article of last
week, we were somewhat averse, in our
minds to the proposition, but having con-
suited freely with many Of the members
Of the party--some Of whom had recently
travelled over portieas Of the State East OF
this, and had heard much said on the sub
ject, and they agreeing that the 3oth OF
November was proper time. we express
ed our willingness to assent to the time
and place. We have since freely spoken
on the subject, ssd we believe the general
sentiment of osr people is in favor Of the
proposition. We learn also, that many Of
the people Of Aabemarle approve the sug-
gestion. This being the case, we ieel dis
posed to sacrifice our individual preference
-as there Is no principle involved-and
support the Enquiries proposition. Some
Of the papers Of the State-infuential and
able papers-have dissented from the En-
quirer on this point. Their course is quite
reasonable and justi6able as the matter
BY five or six counties, had been referred
10 the State Central Committee, who doubt
less could have acted in time for all prac.
teal purposes. But as defnite time and
place have been suggested, and many o.
the friends Of each Of the prominent can.
didates have expressed their satisfaction
and various papers, have indicated theil
assent-we think, TO allay all feeling and
harmonize our forces, the 30th Of Novem'
her should be the time and Stauntor
the place. We hope there will be ar
unanimous consent, ard that we will have
full attendance Of the Democracy Of the
State in Staunton on the 30th Of November
We believe the Vindicator was about
the first paper in the State to breach the
subject Of State Convention. But we
must confess that the thought did not orig
mate with Us, and il there was hidden
design on the part Of the friends Of thai
movement, we were entirely ignorant d
it. We had our suspicious, however, that
we had been duped, and hence backed
out from the original proposition, and took
ground in favor Of later day than the 18th
of October. The reasons which induced
us to oppose October as the time, have moi
the force now that they did have. The
30th oe November will still weaken them
consequently we have no insuperable OBJ
lection to this last date. We think, al
that time, we can all have very "faiI
shake" Tor our friends, and centre upon
man who will carry the party through the
contest in triumph.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
Trust sale,
LAND AND PERsoNALlpRoPERrY

" vir,ne Of deed Of Trust executed, bv
- George II Mitchell, aud Of record in the
Clerks Office Of the county court VI Augusta, the
undsrsiened, the Trustee in said deed. will
proceed on the 18th day Of November 1864, AZ
The residence Of said Mitchell, TO sell % mn b
Of the property conveyed by said deed, consist.
log Of the interest Of said Mitchell in the La.
Grange ia'm,-tair,y scres of land, moye or
lsss, teing the same purchased Of Peyton's ex-
ecu,o,s. and subject 10 portion of the urchass
m nay. Ato': Fix acres Of lant, adjoininc The
Ia Grange farm, and purchased IF Jos. y.
Mitchell; eleven head Of horses and colts; S
mich COWS one three year old heller, TIRES
ysarling steers. 20 OF so head u hogs, Two
wsgsas. one cart, geer for ten horses, one bar
ouchs and harness, lumber Of farning impIe-
menis, q quantity Of grain. HOUSEHOLD n
KITCHEN FURNITURE in said deed men
tinaed. Also, negro boy named Caeler os
detective mind, and other property mentioned
in ssid deed, ~ will discharge the debts secur-.
el tAeseby.
TERMS by coassnt Of parties cret.i, Of
eikty days will b given on oil sumo over e5-
The Purchssfss giving bond with approved secur-
ny, under e5 cash. ~ s1lF
ROBERT p. KINNEY.
N, K. TROUT.
Oct. 8, 1854. :. 6 Z. = =
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

o. The Valley Turnpike Co. have mo-
tioued for an injunction to prevent the
Mapsssa Gap Railroad from being con-
r.ructed on the present route in Shenan-
acknowledging that its proximity to the
Turnpike will injure the business Of the
natter Improvement or in other words, the
competitjon will be so close, that the Raul
road might get some advantage over the
Tmnpike. Now, this is about the richest
ida. we have heard of for some time. u
is something like the little scrub year ling
I'M coming in contact with the locomo-
tive,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
State Fair.

Our readers will remember that the Ag-
ricultural Fair begins in Richmond on the
31st Of October. /, is expected that the
interest Of this occasion will exceed even
that OF the late Fair. The grounds have
been enlarged almost onc-half, the walks
are all gravcllcd and the plots sodded and
set out with trees. Buildings have been
erected instead Of the tents Of last year,
for the exhibition Of articles requiring
shelter, and altogether the arrangements
are made TO conduct everything in the
most attractive style.
There has been prepared also tract
for trying the speed of horses on exh'bi-
ton; stands for the judges. and all other
nece ssary arrangements Tor the purpose.
The track is laid with tan bark, and in an
elliptical form. is over one. quarter OF mile
in length. Many fine horses are expect
cd at the Fair.
Augusta County, we hope. will DC well
represented. But we are mortified to
learn that she has not yet paid in the
amount for which she is pledged to the
Society, while smaller counties have paid
double as much. MIR. S. F. Christian, one
of the Vice Presidents OF The Society, has
placed some blank certificates Of member
ship with Mr.. N. C. Kinney, at the Cir
cult Court Clerks Office, for sny persons
who desire to become life, OF annual mem.
hers. Life members will be taken on the
Railroad free Of charge; annual members
at half price. With this advantage we are
sure the subscription must soon be filled.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
Valley Democrat.

This paper has recently come out in an
enlarged form, and IN new dress. II i
n,,w. we believe, the lsrgest weekly paper
in the State. We are glad to see this evil
dence Of prosperity. and trust the enter
prise Of our friends. the conductors. may
meet with 4 rich reward. The editorial
is well conducted, and the pa
per should be literally encouraged.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

o." Meresry," the Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sun. under
date Of the Sd iuss., has the following:
The operations Of the Finance Bureau
Of the General Post.O Office Department fos
the current year discDose the fact Of . rapid
Increase in the business and impor lance d
the dead letter Office. In the first quarter
~ 1854 tbe ssnbsr u dead leitess found
By he opener, which contained money,
Wss 1.701-<he amssnt tl0,236 secssd
quarter. l.7S0 Letters. and OIL. l76 third
qsastes 1871 do, And oi0, $50 lUSvth
quarter, l.el2 letters, and oil, IT'S. IN ihe
quarter ended 3lst March, 1654-sws
yesn aflerwsrds-ths number Of sslua-
BE deed letters reached 2.323 con.
tanning e14.401. The second quartes
yielded z, 407 letter.. and $14,326 in mon,
ey. We have from the third quarter
ended 30th September last-2.354 letters,
h which were found tl4.0S8 10 cash.
When Il b reeellected that these do no,
embrace the dead letters from foreign
eouatries-whieh are al returned unopen.
sd-the prsgress ofthis branch Of govern.
mental service is more apparent.
Undss the present prompt and efficient
adminisssaiien. al dead letters % discover.
ed are from day to day, resurnrd to the &c.
ceiving clerk. BY whom they ere duly reg.
istered-the correspondence prepared and
the whole Transmitted by the Outgoing
mails to the places At which the letters
were originally mailed, BY which quick
process IN average Of sssss-sigklRs Of the
money u ssfsly returned 70 ID legal ewa-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
Franklin and Monterey Turnpike.

Franklin and Monterey Turnpike.
In our hasty and very imperfect sketch
ola trip to Highland last week, weneglets.
ed to notice sn Improvement which 10 now
progressing in that section Of codntft%
we mean the Franklin and Monterey
Turnpike. We passed over q portion Of
il, 10 our jsunt. The work is progressing
finely. We noticed some 10 or Is laborers
engaged in grading. We learned from
one Of our company, that the gentleman
whom Mr.. E. A. Stands, of Rockingham
(the contractor) has associated with him, is
a real go-ahead individual. He takes a
shovel in his hand, and leads the way
This road will be great convenience 10
the people Of Highland and Psndleton--
running as it does through the most dense
y populated portion of each. Although
the road is only chartered to Monterey. we
were informed, that it was designed the road
in a short time should be under contract
to the Warm Springs, provided the Leg
islature will grant the charter, for which
application will be made. Highland will
then have two finely graded roads running
through her lands. which will greatly en-
nance their value, and increase the market
fscilities.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

We publish to-day, on the first page,
the proceedings of Democratic meeting
10 Highland county. The Charlottesville
Jeffersonian is mistaken in suPTpos'ng 1ne'
the Democracy Of Highland declared IN
favor Of Mr. Wise. The resolution mere
" had reference to bis intellect. While
some Of the most prominen. Democrats in
that county are in favor Of Mr.. Wise for
Governor. we question whether he is the
choice Of majority Of the entire county.
Hon. VIM. Smith, is highly esteemed by
the sterling Democracy OF this picturesque
and healthy county.
We also publish the proceedings OF a
meeting held in Randolph county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
o. We compile the following from the
Rockingham Registo:

Rockingham Registo:
Probable Wurder.-On Sunday A,t n
young man, named Samuel Hin, wa. bodIy.
cut and stabbed with bowie knife nv
Jacob b. Mitchell, .jr. in field near FUR.
'eytown, Rockingham county. Two phy-
sicians wereiimmediately called, and they
Proaonnced the case = hopeless one. So
that IN all probability Mr.. Hill is now dead,
Mitchell immediately fed and had not
been arrested At last accounts. Both these
young men arelrespectably connected.
Fres-The barn sh the home tract OF
Mr.. Jonathan Peale, in Rockingham. wa,
destroyed BY fire last Sunday morning.
together with considerable quantity Of
grain, hay &c. This fire was probablv
the work Of an incendiary. The dwelling
house Of Mr.. Benjamin d. Bow man n.nr
Mount Clinton, Rockingham county, was
destroyed BY ERE, on Friday last together
with most Of the furniture, &C.. therein.
The Gre was sccidental--no insurance,
Accideai.--On Saturday last. Simeon
Harnsberges, Of Rockingham. was fjdina
IN barouche, In company with Miss Byrd
when the hosse tooh fright and rain violent
" down hill, throwing them 5oth from;
the vehicle. Mr. n. had one Of hi. Thigh,
severely fractured, Dcse mashed and r~cr;y-
ed other wesslds and bruises. His in ;ur;.,.
were not csnsiaxred fatal.
We iessn that Sainual Hill, who was
stabbed on sabbath last BY Jacob B. Mitch
ell. j., 10 sthi alive. snd that hopes are
eniestainea Of bis recovery. Mitchell is
snn q 'ssss.-Rigisisp'ef tie ek,
John Bosds was Committed to iail in this
place ON "Wednesday morning. Last, charged
with burning the barn belonging 10,
Jonathan Peale, Esq.-U. We 3
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09
o. The Richmond Examiner and D

vile Republican have come out in favor
of Shelton F. Leake. Cor Governor. Mr..
Leake's prospects for the nomination seem
to be Aaltering. We do not think Mr..
lVise's changes are as good as they were a
month ago, and they will materially d.
minish by the 30th Of November.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

0%We have received the Is. number Of
the Semi-weekly Rockingham Register.
published 10 Harrisonbvrg. The paper
presents very neat appearance. contains
considerable quantity Of readable matter.
and 10 publ,shed At % pet annun in ID
vance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

&C. Mrs. Anne Royal. who died in
Washington on Sunday last, was sbou' 81
Yeas Of age. Shs was native Of Virgil
MA, aud At an earl. age was stolen by In
dians. and remained among them. in the
western section Of that State, until she had
seen fifteen summeys Subsequently she
maIsied Csps. Royall, an officer in the
sevslstlousry war. and after his death re-
ceived a pension of $40 month. Col.
Butler, her hslf-brother, was an officer in
the war Of 1919. and afterwards member
Of the Ohio Legislature. She was the au-
thoress Of several volumes. entitled the
" Black Book" narrative Of travel
throughout the United States. and criticisms
Of individual character.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

TnB McDoNoH EsrATE-Ths New
Orlssns Crescent speaks Of tkis estate ~ a
"v:st esPsh:e Of swamp and prairie la.ds
and nisssable shaasiss." and intiMaies that
i win be long while before that city aud
Baltimore win be able 10 ssrurs the pro.
ceeds te Be invessed IS disscsed BY the tes-
iaass. h b yet, itsays, in Me AaNds Of the
e1ecsssss, whose attorneys stili receive
their handsome salaries. and adds that the
two eities must organize their slms house.
their school farm and other institutions
contemplated by Mr.. McDonogh, and
comply with various other conditions Of
the will. before they can get possession Of
the property.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

" Have the courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have. when
you are convinced he lacks priciple /; .
friend should bear with friends infilmi.
ties, but not with bis vices.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

o. We are now receiving the daily
Alexandra Gazette. Il 10 one Of the
best papers in the United States. lts se.
lections are always fresh and interesting
It's editorials arc conservative, terse, and SEN
sibIe. In fact. for SO per annum, it il one
Of the cheapest publications now extant.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

WrWe have understood that the Know
Nothings" have kindly consented to let the
Democrats have the next Governor Of Vir-
ginia. 1t has all been arranged in Wash
ington city. OF course the Democracy Of
Virginia feel gratefulfos this generous con-
sideration Of their interests.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

IN Thursday the 26sh Of October (ins,.) We
Hotel, In Bath ecua,y, The iaiiosins personal
10 o. 70 nileh COWS, 7 horses, / yoke Of very
superior well trained oxen, few head OF hogs,
wagons, farming utensils. 4 stacks Of hay, a
ios OF potatoes, aud all the household and kich.
es furniture Of the Hotel fM
ALso.-A small stock Of Dry Goods from
Fatrview store, in good order and condition.
As the above sale Is absolute and without re-
serve, bargains may be expected.
TERMs'-Over $40, six months credit, with
bond and approved security. $40 aud under
cash.
VII. FRAZIER.
VIM. NJ. TATE.
Admr'>' mo. ": FRAZIER, dec'd.
Oct; 9, 1881 lds.-spec.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

~ The trunk Of Mr.. Pitman, Of Fred.
erick county Va, containing 400 or $500
in money, and $1,000 in bonds, was last
week stolen from a stage.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-10-09

%. The revival in the Methodist
church in this place. is still progressing.
A number Of persons have professed con-
version, and others are seeking religion.