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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
iAmerican Young Men.

/ Our history presents many remarkable
instances of young America men taking
prominent parts and occupying command
ing positions at an early age that would be
thought in other countries too Young
We give few examples from the list of
those who have taken an active past in
our history: - - -
At the age Of 20, Mr.. Jefferson was an
influential member of the Legislature of
Virginia. AT 80 he was a member of the
Virginia Convention; at % member of
the Continental Congress and at SO he
wrote the Declaration of Independence.
! Alexander Hamilton was only 20 years
of age when he was appointed Lieut..
Col. in the Army Of the Revolution and
Aid-de-Camp to Washington. At 25 he
was member of the Continen. a. Congress:
at 80 he was one of the ablest members of
the Convention which framed the Consti-
tuition of the United States; at 50 lie was
Secretary of the Treasury, and organized
that branch CT the government upon SO
complete and comprehensive plan that
no great great change or improvement has
since been made upon it.
John Jay, at 20 years old, was mem
Der of the Continental Congress, and wrote
an address to the people Of Great Britain,
which was justly regarded as one of the
most eloquent productions Of the times
AT 80 he prepared the Constitution of the
State of New York, and in the same year
was appointed Chief Justice Of the State.
Washington was 81 years of age when
he covered the retreat Of the British troops
at Braddock's defeat; and the same year
was honored by an appointment as Com
mander-in-Chief Of the Virginia forces.
Joseph Warren was 20 years of age
when he delivered the memorable address
ON the 9Th of March, which aroused the
spirit of patriotism and liberty in the Sec
ton of country III which he resided; and
at "a he glorious'y fell in the cause of free
dom or Bunker Hill
Fisher Ames, at the age of 81, had ex-
cited public attention BY the ability he
displayed in the discussion of questions of
public interest. At the age of 80, his
mastery speeches in defence of the Com
stitution Of the United States, had exerted !.
great influence, so that the youthful orator
of 81 was elected to Congress from the
Suffolk District, Mass. over the reyolu.
ltionary hero, Samuel Adams.
Joseph Story entered public life at the
age Of 26; h was elected to Congress
from the Essex District when he was 90:
was Speaker of the Massachusetts House
OF Representatives at 80, and the same
year was appointed BY President Madison
a Judge Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
De Witt Clinton entered public life at
rs; Henry Clay at &c. The most Youth
full signer of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence was William Hooper, of North Car
china, whose age was but "a. OF the 9TH
er signers of the Declaration, Thomas
Haywood, of South Carolina. was so:
Ebrdge Gerry, Benjamin Rush, James
Wilson, and Matthew Thornton were 81;
Arthur Middleton and Thomas Stone were
80.
1t will be observed that we have con-
fined on, illustrations to persons under IS
years Of age, and have only alluded to
those with national regulations.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

o. A western paper, with reference tie
the abuse Of the divorce law, notices the
case of woman in Indiana, who has been
divorced from her husband, by whom she
had two daughters, both Of whom are di-
vorced wives, one having obtained her
bill while her husband lay on his death
bed. In the same village, man who had
married q widow was divorced from her,
and afterwards married the woman's
daughter. Both mother and daughter re-
side in the same village, the latter ol whom
the man still lives with.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
Who Boiled the Buzzara A?

The Roanoke Republican tells Of buzz
zard, seen near Salem, with bell attach
edto its neck and asks, "who belled
that buzzardi = To this the Sentinel, of
Liberty, Bedford county, makes answer as
follows:
Several years ago, young r., while
engaged as striker in his fathers shop,
discovered buzzard's nest, which had
been built in lofty oak in ar adjoining
strip of woods. Being full Of ''lun and
frolic," he conceived the idea of captur.
ing the two old ones, and belling them,
and immediately set about providing the
"ways and means" for the accomplishment
of this very laudabe object. Having
made couple Of small brass bells he, on
one dark night climb the tree, and sue
ceeded in surprising one of the buzzards
in the nest, (at the time of incubation, }
and attaching the bell to its neck with a
small chain or cellar, provided for the
purpose. During the whole OF that sum-
mer, and the early part of the succeeding
autumn, the "beled" buzzard was daily
visible in the neighborhood, ''ringine
away DER hill and dale, to the no small
amusement VI tuo youhs foihS, Wue
manifested their delight by jumping shou..
ing and clapping of hands, whenever hi,
buzzardship hove in sight. At the APP.
proach of winter. however, his visits tc
that particular locality were discontinued
and we received no further intelligence Of
his whereabouts, until last summer, when
during divine service at one OF our coun,
try churches, the congregation were sud.
denly startled by the mysterious sound of a
bell ringing in the air far above theiI
heads. The uneasy feelings excited upon
/ first hearing this eunearthly music" how
ever, gave way to those of a more pleasant
nature, when they discovered the aerial
ringer in the shape OF buzzard, which
flying to tree close by, alighted upon its
branches, and quietly surveyed the aston
ished groups below--lttle dreaming that
he had been the innocent cause of re.
mindins more than one "vile sinner tina,
the latter day is coming" and of extort-
ing the pubican's petition from clips un
used to prayer"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

TAR FOR SHEEP.-It is stated by re-
cent write. that tar is a great preventive
Of disease in sheep. He feeds four or five
gallons of it to each 100 sheep during the
year, and occasionally applies little tar
to the nose of each sheep, during the warm
seson to keep the gad-ay from troubling
the flock. His plan Of feeding is to mix
the tar with the salt, by scattering the salt
in narrow trough and pouring the tar
upon it, when the sheep eat it readily.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
iefhasa j. M. CONRAD. .lsa
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT

Garry Street, second door ADORE 10, Rich
'sst ~ mond Va. t'.D'
docs Commission business exclusively in
The sale of Country Produce and purchase
Of Guods TO order. He respectfully soliei,s con
signmen,s, and promises all the satisfaction
which he can hope 10 render by diligent and
faithful attention To such interests as may be
conii,led To him. Liberal advances Will be
made on produce in hand when desired. 'aai
Richmond, Oct, 8. lS53-ly. .ll
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

A pickering pair of QuakeIs were late
ly heard in high controversy, and the re-
pentant husband exclaimed: 81 am de-
termined to have one quiet week with
thee!h
But how wilt thou be able to get it :"
said the haunting spouse, in "reiteration, "
which married ladies so provokingIy ill.,
dulge in.
Il will keep thee week after thou'rt
dead" WAS the quaker's reioinder
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
6psak Kindly.

From pretty little article that ca mt
under our notice not long since, termed
"a Travel TliAe," we glea ned this senti
ment: "ile that has dried a single teal
has not lived in vain" With the CLEAN.
ing came thoughts of our own--remem
branres OF hearts rich in sympathy, who
in days gone by had given US kind words
and loving smiles, soothing US IN our DESC
lation: and, though words came not in re-
turn. for there are times when grief is toe
deep even for grateful utterance, we fell
the pulsations of our heart beating less
wildly. as we were comforted it'll the
thought that there were still left US stran.
ger-friends to care for US, though our
loved ones were sleeping low in the grave.
We know well the value of kind words.
We have tested their power upon weary
heart, in sad and troubled hours. There
is a magic spell in soft and gentle words !!
We who have felt their influence should
never forget the chord if awakened in our
own hearts-shoud never forget to ava
ken IN other hearts the same rich music.
Now and then, there are plants that
spring into greater vigar il the heavy
pressure of a iootstep brushes them; but,
Oh! there are others that even the dew
drops bend to the earth. Thus it is with
the human heart. Sometimes though,
surely we meet with spirits strong to en-
dure, with purpose mistaken and high.
following ever the true and the right,
whom nothing can daunt. Ii crushed to
the dust, they will rise again, and fling far
from the bitter remembrance Of the past
go ON their way unmtTmuring, with
oitener we meet with gentle spirits, who,
like the fraii flowers of the early spring
ume, can scarcely bear the pearls of the
| light dew. Then let us ever speak kind
~. This world of ouis is full of scrrowing
ones who have need of sympathy. A
smile, q word may cheer them on their
way.
Speak kindly to the young. Oh, cast
not cloud o'et ehidhood's hours. Enough
of sorrow will come By and by to saddcn
the spirit, and we do wrong If we cherish
DO: the fresh young heart in its ioyousness
and purity. +77
Speak kindly to the old. Soothing
words cost US nothing, and they fall like
a blessing upon the ears Of the aged
Never, oh never pass them by with a
careless. slight, cold tone. Never for
get that the sunshine Of their life is past,
that there are few flowers left for them 10
gather, that they are worn aud weary.
Speak kindly to the orphaned ones
They have need Of sympathy, for around
their pathway dark clouds have gathered.
The chain that bound their household
bond is severed. The hearth-stone around
which they were wont to cluster is DESC
late.
Ere their loved ones passed away, there
were harp strings vibrating for them alone.
Now, they have only the echo of rich
music past. Then speak gently, speak
soothingly to the orphan 4
Speak kindly to the invalid. Ye may
not know how slowly the weary hours pass
by, when health and strength are gone
Ye may not know how ONE by one lfe's
jo;s decay, and otis hopes go out mid its
Heightened strife" Then give kind words
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

A droll fellow who had wooden leg,
being in company with man who was
somewhat creduous, the latter asked the
former how he came to have a wooden
leg. why. SAID he, my father had one,
and so had my grandfather; il runs in the
blood
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

ANOTHER UsuRpATroN-"Wh iskeretts"
is the name given TO the ''lit,le John cow
catchers' that the ladies wear in the place
"where the whiskers ought to grow,
They are formed BY drawing down little
tuit of hair from the temple and curling it
up in the shape of rams horn. or little
pigs tail with an extra kink in it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
. Fl. BAYHE. PATTERSON BAyNE. DAM. BAysE
GE0 S,ioI 4: PANE, . & go. =
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS &

BUUIS, St1OEo, fAI ;, CAFS &C.,
South ,cest corner of King and Hyater Streets,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
EH AVE now IN Store a large and well selec.
u = ted Stock Of Goods in their line suitat lie
for the Fall and Winter trade to an exarnina-
ton OF which they invite the attention of coun-
try merchants generally. They pledge them
selves not to exceed the Northern markets III
price, and in quality 10 equal them.
GEO. ii. BAYNE s. CO..
Sept. 10. 1887. a1s5H
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

Gen. Houston in his lecture at Provi-
dence on Tuesday evening, said-"From
early Doyhood have lived on the borders
Of civilization, and have seen much Of
Indian life and characters and never knew,
an Indian treaty violated but what, when
siited to its bottom, it was found that lis
first violaters were white men,"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

An Old Yankee who had never seen a
play, was taken to Booths performance of
Othello; and on being asked at the termi-
nation Of the piece il he liked it, he re-
oiled: Eyes, amazing but darn me il l
don't guess that little niger (O,hello)
played as well as any ofthe white fellows
If not better 7" HH
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

BEATEN ALL TO FlTs.-An advertise
ment IN the newspapers states that ''the
best is the best wear" Surely the ladies'
will never subscribe to this axiom; for
when they want to wheedle their hus-
bands out Of new bonnet or shawl, they
find the best fit to be-the hysterical.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

A Coop YIELD.-We lean that JONI
GEoRGE, ESD, Of the Little Meadows, in
this County, raised one hundred and sew
enty five bushels Of shelled corn off of one
and three. fourths acres of ground. This
certainly most remarkable yield consid-
ering the situation Of the land TILED. It
will put the farmers of that lk to their
s'trumps" to beat it.-Era.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
= UNION HALL,
s { a u n I On, Virginia

7 = z. --O0XX:.OO::XXOO--- IIT.l =
SEf1E large and commodious Concert and
Il Exhibition room, in the Union Hall build
ing. capable OF seating comfortably 400 persons,
is now ready FOR use. s--..e s.5s+.-t-'. 80
Persons wishing 10 occupy the room will ap.
ply 10 THOMAS p. EsKRlpeE, Treasurer Of the
Company, a, his Drug Store. s1aa
January 10, 1858. HzH-l #az
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

A lady passing along the street one MORN
ing last week, noticed little boy scatter
ing salt upon the sidewalk, for the purpose
of clearing off the ice. well, l am sure
sale, the lady, this is real benevolence.'-
NO it amt, ma'am, replied the boy, IRIS.
SALT.
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n.,AKIN,s & MERRITT.

LAWN n Store and Tor sale a large lot of
Rsadu Made Clothing, consisting Of Over.
ne1 ~ .a a"d Co. anon, and Superfine Flock
Goats PAa sSa Coats So' Vests Of all kinds; Pants
Rows Goats and Over. Sacks; Ready Made on'rls
and Drawers, silk Shirts; Collars, susPendeTs'
SILK ilandkerchiefs, g.. SIC. f1it
Staunton, Oct. II, 1853. VI fsgsssN a41Hi ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

'Georgiana! Georgisna! where's the
butter paddle' Tins got it in the wood
shed spanking Roxy Anne To what
base uses do butter paddles come at lost.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
6. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

IS .vHrILL nractice in alLlhe Courts holden IN
Wy AUG usla and The Superior Courts OF Rock, ,
ipgham and Highland. Office IN Inc rear VI
,he Court house, formerly occupied oy Aiess's'
hliche & Robertson.
October 3. 1853 1T
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

FRANKLIN says that if every man and
woman would work four hours day al
something useful, want and misery would
be banished from the world, and the re.
naming portion Of the twenty -four hour.
might be leisure and pleasure.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

There is an editor in North Carolina
with seven bullets in his body, received
in duels and street encounters. His paper
ought to be called the Bulletin" and con.
tains all sleaded' matter,
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BRlSCOE A. S TUAR 7
''' attorney at Lac. --i
ST A u N q O N VA.

@~-II.L Practice in all The Courts Of Angus
w ia. and in the Superior Courts Of High
land and Rockingham. Office formerly occu'
pied by Jno. l.. Peyton, Immediately opposite
the County Clerks office.
Sep 26, lS53-tf. 10
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SORROW

OH! why should sorrow ever light
This beauteons world Of ours,
And minge in our each delight, Fl
ri A thorl mid summer and flowers? ,4r
And why were pain and anguish sent,
To mortal man below z.5s
The pures, draught OF pleasures cup. q saT
Sui holds the dregs Of woe. $3.50 .-
Why should the beau,eous, blooming flowers
Send forth a poisonous breath? ..ss
And some Of the most lovely things,
Hold in them seeds OF death I?
! 'Jis that mal1's heart should never 1--we, -
The things of earth too well.
And have this for his Paradise,
COMMENTED here to dwell. 'H
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

Two Irishmen were in prison-one for
stealing cow, the other for stealing a
d mike said the COW stealer, one day,
what o'clock is III
Och, Pat, | haven't my watch handy,
but think it is about milking time
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06
MAUcK's HOTEL,

= MAUCK'S HOTEL.
- G. AAUCK has recently made consilera-
Aes bic additions TO his extensive Hotel builI-
ings, in Harlisonbnre, and is now prepared to
receive and entertain the travelling public, in a
mole comfortable manner than hereiotore He
deems iiuseless to give an extended description
of his house, or make proinse promises OF what
he Intends TO do, as nothing but Il practical lest
will prove satisfactory. He therefore respect
folly solchs trial. 49, 'if's
'Harrisonburg, Oct, ~, 1853. + .etiae
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

zbDR.RT. A. BERKELEY.
.-1AvxNo permanently located IN Slann-
ton, offers his professional services 10 Inc
-nublic. Office in The second story o. the ONCE
formerly occupied By i. J. Niche, nearly or,
posite the Court House.
Nov. "a, 1858,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

Mary's mouth cost her nothing, for she
never opens il but at others expense.
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P o E T R Y
TIE MAIDEN's COMPLAINT


really think ii is shame 'ltsaH.1a 4'a.
'!' A woman can't propose, q! f5ss .4l
E, Instead Of waiting The caprice
or obstinate young beaux;
Our foolish custom meier allows 7na
80 A timid maid to choose, ,55z55 ,-.
But she must listen TO mans choice,
Then take him or refuse
They tell us tina, when leap year comes
This privilege we have;
But It's an idle tale, VOW =4F#=.-. .,.
We're nothing but mans slave;
Wish some one would make aw, g
g TO take effect direct, a4aIzI . f
That man should henceevrth sit,
And woman Should select.
Why, if woman now declines, a..e,..
If asked some time or oter,
And thus let's one proposal slip, - f72
She meier might get another; Il
But man can poke his nose around,
And pick where he's inclined 10,
Or he can let the matter piss, LIZ
Just as he has mind 10. -. zzzs,t-z
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Keep thy shop, and thy show will keep
thee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-03-06

Married Persons, OF those contemplating NM.
being psyses aS hs rssos ss9o
yerfeci health .ag - I. zes
OFFICE No 7. South FREDERICK Street,
BALTIMORE, Md, on the lett hand side, going
from Baltimore street, 7 doors from the corner:-
Be particular in observing the name and number
or you ,cM mistake The place 80, .--.zz-.z
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-10-10
EIRST Gun FROM FLORIDA.

The Florida election for member OF Congress and
members OF the State Legislature took place last
Monday. The vote at Tallahassee, and one o'hcf
precinct in Leon county, tend to confirm the hope OF
a Democratic triumph Tallahassee is the residence
If both the congressional candidates, and there Mr.
Maxwell has made guiu on his previous vote.
TALLAHASSEE, Oct. :, 1854.
Editors Savannah Gcorgian:-The polls at this pre-,
ciuc, have iust closod The vote stands: For Com
Cress~Brnwn, wbig, III; Maxwell, democrat .!s'-
Ia 1857, tn. vote stood for Cabell, whis' 2o' Mns'
we'll, democrat, 2l2. Tho whole vote tllon was 10
now II il AUS.
roR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Wh;cs Democrats.
K. a. Shine 1875 Green Charee ~.
Alexander Croularte ia J. Is. Galbraith T0s ,o
William =. Murray l73 WIN. Fisher, Jr., l9U
Thonas Hayward lsS J. b. Christie I0l
The average whig majority two years ago al '''s
precinct wHs 28.
CEErREvILLr PREclycr. Maxwell 81, Brown
~. Christie 6O, ualbrsitl 50, Chaires 49, Fisher d.
Shine 80, Hayward 50, Murray "a, Cromarte 81.
think The democrats have gained splendid trl-
umpb. D.
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1LCABLE FARM ON JAMES RIVER FOR

urPER for sale privately the farm which reside,
,'uatei in tho county Of Ttl OF Wight immediately
sa,. River four miles d-'1nt frsm ia" town ot pmh
j.: and one mil. from the Rock Wharf. IL contains by
survey SIS acres. the srnt- porl1n OF which ID divided
, nrt- and ia in improving and productive con
.u The roll IS well adapted the cultivation OF corn
~. and puntOcs and arri from It's texture ID admirably
,i'~i 20 he culture Oi wheat This farm possesses every
a.y 10y Improvement, Il u'ounds in larg" deposits OF
49, g; NAL! c":,"ii; to every hrd and being very ac
.ta iHy ...cd with li,ile labor ana nj small cos
l. u,o the advantage VI convenience 10 market there
". lacc. O. Shipment at several contiguous points, EN-
scit GOOD l-us acce-ssbe To vessels of almost any
,"Il- Rprs Wharf where steamboats, stop dniiy, and
Ln.l !ih-r 0. which places may be reached with tho
Ios qclGy. This plantation possrsscs the additional re-
a!r!a':cl o. harins large aud thrifty young apple and
.c orchards, together with cNtcn-irc variety OF Tile:
. select "Nrs c!rrr- and every other description ot
III ii'r"d Ia Ills section OF country. One ot the hp'
mrEart- Of five hundred morse spple trees,
'c ha. ygsi commenced brsIns and at the price such
-s now Con!Insrd, must he Il source OF considerable
H The other rnre O-chard. which are extensive, are
Hp'!'"d .! MAY, June. Winter and Cider nppcs-a
tir' portion being .; the latter variety The peach or.
'! cnn'niu:s the most chDcc yarc;i.s, is now irtng
nslt Nni j. very lucrative as from its proximity to
r'hnnos wharf the :rlt may be sent 10 the beet mar
s w!G!n 'wrty ,our hours. The improvements consist
.ood snt comfortable dwelling. with Fix rooms and
sag, ac-ides spnc0us hd wcllarransrd basement,
' :"H: dining sni tore II liHs also every out
e E"c"4s":S FOR arA!n. purposes, ull OF which are III
i'i' 'lH:f NId CONVENIENTLY located The location being
'aa:y ,tr uciL.5" hood ul-xceIiiOnshc, aud having
-? o;E'r advantages drsrahle render, II ono OF the
- .irH"tN" ta!m- IN tie region OF country. 1hos"
f'ir! 10 buy such n farm. will do vol to embrace
- "t'!e; opportunity OF examining for themselves, and
Na- o. aric, lnorn!n'iUa, can obtain II by personal
"pao, or ay addressing the subscriber at Snilhhed,
ar u "!.u. curn'y, Va. ALBERT q. SHlNERS.
E,,.i.,