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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
JOSEPH GRIMES,
Importer and Wholesale and Retail

DEALER IN
Wines, Brandies, and Domestic Liquors.
Rx EEPS constantly on hand. and for sale on
IN satisfactory terms, large and General as
sortment OF Liquors Of The very best and pur-
est tina. the world affords. All persons, there
iore, can be supplied by giving him call a,
No. Is, King Street, Alexandria, Va.
None need fear Of being deceived. or Of get.
ting an impure article.
Sept 25. i854,-ly,
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LOUIS ]. BOSSIEUX,

LOUIS j. BIJSSIEUA,
1917 Main Street. Richmond, Va,
Manufacture of Steam Refined Candies, and
Dealer in imported and Domestic Con-
dictionary, Fruits, Fancy Goods,
and Cigars,
EAEGS to cali your attention to his Fal Stock
ES of Goods received by recent arrivals, and
particularly to his STEAM Refined Gan
DIES. warranted equal 10 any manufactured 10
The Union, and which he sells as low as the in
terior article.
Sent 25. lS54.-ly.
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The diamond snuffbox is making some noise,
and ii is contended that as the property had not
reached the hands OF the person for whom it was
intended, IL still il the property Of the Emperor.
II il rather singular that the Emperor should for
ward present 20 friend through an express mes-
senger and many think that the whole movement
originated with some Chatham street. jew for the
purpose OF making good bargain. Very like
whale.
Among the land spectators at tho West / no
tice the name Of o. B. Matteson, formerly member
Of Congress from this State. He has purchased
the Abner Pierson tract, near Burlington Iowa,
containing $40 acres, for which il is said he paid
SPA, 900 cash.
The last book from the press Of Mason Il Bro.
bears the queer title of "Cone Cut Corners" II
being story of American life, and giving some
account of Connecticut village, the people who
lived in it. and those who stopped there from the
city. Although not the most attractive novel of
the season. it will find many admirers particularly
among the temnerance people, as the Maine liquor
law is often spoken Of In the book. The general
appearance Of the book is good and is printed with
large clear type on very white paper.
0MIcRoH.
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General McCalIa and his slanderer.

The editor Of the Star cannot deceive any one
into the belief that the record proof Of General Nc.
Calais last settlement with the Departments Mar
shsl Of Kentucky, as published In the Organ OF
the lth instant, did not fully scquit him Of the
charge Of defalcation. We did not publish all the
record, because IL was unnecessary, and because
the omitted part could not affect the proof If II
could sustain the Star in its charge, why docs he
not publish the omitted parts, in conneIion with
that published. We presume the cause Is plain
Il is that Il would not affect the result. Enough
was published to show the date Of the settlement
but the Comptroller declares In lS4s that Marshal
McCaa was entitled TO credit In ls4l, as he was
in 1sis-having fled the necessary vouchers at
that time
II the Star desired TO learn the reason why Mr..
Webster did not con6de the funds for paying bis
assistants to Marshal McCalla, as he did TO all the
other marsbas, he could have learned from the
same record, that Il was because he was no
longer marshal, [baving been removed from Office
by President Tyler and that his drafts arc signed
"idte N. X. d.
The Secretary made very unusual disposition
Of tn, fund, not because Of any dlstrust Of Gen.
MoCalls, but at bis earnest request and as favor
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NEw YoRE. juno IL. 1855.


On the arrival Of the last steamer, the Atlantic,
from Liverpool, the passengers who had been sick
on the asSage so as to require the attendance Of
physician, we're each presented bill for medical
attendance 10 the amount OF ten dotidrsi be-
lieve this is order Of things, and II win have
a very injurious effect on the Collins line, IL per.
sisted in. That the propietors Of the line are
cognizant OF the fact is doubted, but time will
show.
Our city fathers have appropriated four thou
sand dollars for the celebration Of the Fourth OF
July, and the usual Fourth Of July dinner is TO be
dispensed with, this sum win be sufficient 10 make
very handsome display Of fireworks, &c.
II was announced some time in March last that
the Mayor had come to the determination TO pub
sh the names Of all persons who owned real es-
tate in the city, and had, after the then approach
ing first Of May, let their premises 10 keepers Of
houses of llfsme, gambling purposes, &c. This
announcement created something OF an excitement
for time, and many Of our church-gong million
aires opened their eyes and gave orders to their
agents how TO act in the matter. The Mayor hav-
ing found that the order was not received with
that favor which he expected Il would have been,
has decided TO let the matter rest for the present
When II ia known that many Of our richest and
most exemplary citizens let their houses for evil
practices this backing out Of the Mayor viii not
create much surprise. Popularity with the rich ia
important in many respects, in the Mayors
opinion.
The defalcation case mentioned In my last turn:
out to bo a queer affair. IL appears that Mr.
Jones, street inspector Of tho Seventeenth Ward
hired men to sweep the streets, for which he wa.
to pay the men ten shings per day; but in set.
Ting deducted one shilling from each man per day
as private perquisite, this being the understand
ing when the men we're hired. II is also said that
Mr.. Jones had compelled some Of these workmen
to contribute funds for the purchase Of writing
desk, to be presented to said Jones by those EN-.
ployed under him ON the Streets These facts
have been sworn TO, and the result will be- nc
doubt, the dismissal from Office Of Mr.. Jones. The
city win lse nothing Of consequences by this in
spector.
There has been considerable Of reduction In
the prices Of provisions within day or two, much
to the satisfaction Of our citizens. The fine and
healthy appearance Of the growing crops has beer
the principal cause Of the decline, and there is q
good prospect Of the necessaries Of life going down
TO a reasonable rate. Flour has receded about
Fifty cents per barrel this week.
In writing some time since TO you, stated that
Virginia State stocks would soon be up TO par. Al
the time OF that writing they were selling at %
%, but they have been gradually improving and
sales have already been made at 100, and they bid
fair to 90 still higher,
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aide by side In all our country's pers, and thus
crush the hydra headed and reasonable spirit OF
disunion.
In your letter you say 1--WE give you oar frater-
nal greeting, and through you your Society, wish
Ing you peace prosperity, and every Ohrlsslah
grace" Most willingly do we accept these proners
Of love and friendship, and tender you our reel
prociy of sentiment The names of Dorchester
and plymouth are dear 70 us. The Puritans OF
Now England have impressed their character upon
America. Our ancestors at Midway, bringing with
them love of religion, liberty and law, were the
frat In Georgia TO declare in favor Of independence,
and the name Of Liberty county has been given to
our former parish, in testimony OF the fact. The
descendants Of the original settlers Of Midway
have spread themselves ever Georgia and the
southern States, as the pioneers of religion, edu
cation and jurisprudence Our Society at present
occupies commanding position upon the seaboard
Of Georgia.
Considerable progress has been made in civil
and religious Development agricultural science,
wealth aud population.
We beg leave 10 refer you for further particu.
lars, to Whites Historical Collection Of Georgia, as
containing full and authentic statement Of our
Society, which might interest some of our North
crn friends. We will mention also, that in about
seven miles Of Midway church, We have neat
village called Dorchester, in honor Of our ancestral
town. whose citizens noted for their intelligence
and hospitality.
Our present pastors are the Rev. ID. L. Duttolph,
Of New York, and the Rev. John +. Baker, 0!
Pennsylvania. Our church is In prosperous con-
dition, and has recently been visited with the out
ponrings of His Holy Spirit who "doeth all things
we'll"
The undersigned have been appointed commit
tee Of correspondence, and we have endeavored
10 respond to your communication detailing some
matters Of interest. We have appointed dele
cation Of Messrs George w. Walthour, John B.
Barnard, and Samuel NJ. Varnadoe TO attend your
celebration, and we would be glad for you to re-
ceise them in the name Of the Midway Society,"
Please accept thanks for your hoepitablc invi,
tation fraternal feelings aud cordial greetings.
May we be ever united in the bonds Of patriot
ism and Christian love, and be mutually ren:em-
bored at a throne Of Grace Yours, most truly,
w. s. NORMAN,
6. NJ. VARNADOE,
A. WYNN, Cor. Com.
w. s. BAKER,
j. B. BARNARD,
To EBES CLAP, JR-, Sec. Com, Dorchester,
Mas, Church and Society.
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FoRSEr's IDEA or HosoR.-Colonel Forney, the
present President Of the United States, has got his
man Pierce TO say In his paper 1.-THE Washington
Union) that there Is no harm in writing letter TO
friend, asking him to play stoolpigeon for the
purpose Of extracting evidence to be used in court
against an innocent woman. Opinions differ. For
ney's man Pierce has a right to his. But he blum
ders in his attempt to make II good. He should
not say Forney thought he acting for the best,
when he tried TO make Roberts play stoolpigeon /;
for that Is sheer nonsense, and every murderer,
pickpocket and house. burner may say the same.
lie should say boldly that the stoolpigeon game
is honorable and unexceptionable, and that Mr..
President Forney has brought il TO a perfection
which reflects tho highest credit ON his abilities,
and does honor TO the circle with which he has
been connected Pierce must brush up.-N. y
Herald
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Grand American Mass Meeting In the Park,
New York.

A mass meeting win be held in the Park on
Monday evening next at five o'clock Judge Cone,
of Georgia, Judge Hopkins, Of Alabama, Judge
Campbell, Of Missouri, Hon. A. Pike, of Arkansas,
Hon. X. Rayner, Of North Carolina, Hon. Mr..
lIoughton, of North Carolina, Governor Brown, Of
Tennessee, Hon. A. jackson Donelson, Of Ten
ncssee, Colonel Williams, Of Kentucky, Hon. Mr.,
Crane, Of Virginia, Hon. Mr. Broom, Of Pennsyl-
vani,, and other distinguished men, viii address
the meeting.
BY order Of tho State delegation to the National
Council. JAMES w. BARKER,
s. SQUIRES,
T. J. LYONS
SV. r. MALLORY,
L. S. PARSONS,
s. SAMM0NS,
II. SEYMOUR, in.
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ArRocIoUs MURDER.-A horrible murder was
committed on Sunday last, at the house Of Mr. Isssc
Lockmiller, in this county. j: appears that Mr..
Lockmiller and wife had left home to visit sick
neighbour q short distanr off and soon after they
left home, Samuel Mcdonald, son Of NJ. Jared Nc.
Donald, entered Mr.. Lockmiller's house by breaking
the window, with view Of robbing it Of what he
could find to suit him, suppose. While there, Mr.
David 0rndorf and little daughter ten years OF
age, approached the house for the purpose Of pay.
ing friendly visit, and just before he reached the
door he was seen by Mcdonald inside, who, fear
ing detection, seized Lockmillers rife, which was
there loaded, and deliberately shot orndorf, tho
ball entering the navel, and passing obliquely
TO the hip bone where il lodged. The wound must
prove fatal, and from what we were informed by
those who brought Mcdonald 10 jail, we presume he
has scarcely survived up to this morning. Mr. orn.
dof, we understand, has a wife aud eight children.
Mcdonald is only 10 years Of age
Yo,npshire { I'd.,) Advertiser.
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to him, that he might thereby have an opportunity
of regaining from his assistants various sums of
money advanced them by him. So far from show
ing distrust il was, an evidence of good viii and
kindness. As such, he has always spoken of it
with gratitude, as II saved him from serious loss
and Inconvenience.
The Star is determined to persevere In Its voca-
ton. We wish il a safe delivery.
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Grand FIare-up. In the Philadelphia Ma
tional COuncii-Still Brilliant Prospects
of the Future.

The proceedings Of the great National Know
Nothing or American Party Council, which took
place yesterday In Philadelphia, will attract, in a
most especial manner, the attention Of the public.
On the slavery question, as might have been natu.
rally expected there has been decided split. The
platform reported by the committee, which re-
ceived a majority late on Wednesday night has
been publicly repudated by many of the Northern
States headed by Massachusetts,, in series OF sep
arate resolutions, passed in special meeting, and
addressed to the people of the United States We
refer our readers for the curious particulars to the
report in another column.
The result has been generally anticipated. But
instead of this split being disaster to the Know
Nothines we are inclined to think that il will con-
stitute stronger ground for them to acquire fur
Their victory and power over the old parties in the
separate States. 1t was idle TO suppose, in the
present state Of excited feeling between the North
and South on slavery, caused by the Pierce admin
straton, that any common ground OF agreement
could be found for the construction Of national
platform other than opposition to that imbecie
administration. They were compelled to agree to
disagree on slavery This will give the Know
Nothings the vantage ground in future contests,
both North and South, each In their own State.
They will now fall back each State on its own pas
sions, principles, and preudces, either on slavery
or auti-slavery, and thus have better chance to
carry the elections Of this year than they other
wiss could have done. In nine or twelve months
they will be able to call another National Council
or Convention, simply for the nomination Of Presi-
dent and Vice President, and we venture TO say
that on that single plank there will be no split
no divison-no fare up.
We rather think, therefore, judging Of these
matters in practical way, that the Know-Noth
ings rs party, will now become in each State the
most formidable Of any other in the field. Take,
for instance, the Know Nothings Of New York
The course Of the Northern and Southern men re-
lieve them from all compromises to Southern SEN
timent, and they can 90 into the election next fall
on any platform that will be the most popular, or
carries the most votes without regard TO slavery or
anti.slavery. We verify believe, that by the droh
result or split Of the Council in Philadelphia, both
the Seward party and the Frank Pierce party are
completely caught in trap. The several Know.
Nothing State organizations over the Union viii
never be abandoned till after the Presidential cleo
ton Of 1855, and for that single contest they can
bring already nearly 10000 absolute voters into
the field, besides the volunteers they may pick up
by the Way y. Herald
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THIS FRENcH ExnIBlTIoN-At last accounts from
Paris the industrial exhibition vas dsily unfolding
new beauties Of art to the eye Of the beholder.
Stalls and glass cases were springing up in every
part of the building, except in the allotted to
the United States and there was already a suf-
ficient display Of rich, rare and beautiful articles,
10 well repay thorough inspection. One Of the
most remarkable things in the Palace is said TO be
cage or aviary carved from pear wood by N. Tahsn,
a celebrated French artist. The ayiary is about
four feet square, and is surrounded and covered
with carving Of exquisite delicacy and beauty. II
is supported by magnificent branches springing
from centre, from which there are also thrown
out eight other branches, supporting as many ele-
CANT vases filed with exotic flowers The whole
is nine feet high, and the base of the pedestal Is
about nine feet square As a specimen OF elabo-
rate carving in wood, II Is unrivaled.
The cristdkierie Of 81. Lolis is another great
attraction to visitors. Ii is aspot devoted exclu-
siyey 10 the exhibition Of glass manufactures; and
among the most remarkable objects In the collec-
ton, is the representation Of lion which has
cidentally placed his foot upon boa-constrictor,
and finds itself suddenly enveloped in its coils.
The attitudes Of the animals are very spirited aud
the whole is admirably finished. The fur Of tho
lions skin is composed of fnclyspun glass, colored
in exact imitation Of the original and the green
sward upon which he has been walking, and the
migniohette, moss roses, and other flowers which
line the border OF the case, are so faithful TO ma
turc, that one can hardly realize that they no.
thing but cold, hard glass.
Another part Of the French Exhibition COM
prises some matchless specimens Of point dAiera-
con. In the centre of the whole, is the shawl Of
the Empress, looking like a great black cobweb,
which light puff Of wind would waf away. II
is valued at ten thousand francs. There is also a
complete dress Of dcatclLe roydc, Of texture deli
cate as gossamer and which It's owner declares
will wear forever He tells everybody who looks
at il that if 1t be torn almost in two il be re-
paired so that the most cunning eye cannot detect
the rent that il win last lifetime and that the
price Is only thirty thousand francs
The English department Of the Exhibition con.
tains many elegant specimens Of cabinet and fancy
work, and the English department of art is said to
be far superior to that OF the French. II embraces
none but ehes fGuVre from the pencils Of the best
living artists, and for which immense sums were
paid by the owners.
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AGREEABLE ISrELLIeEScE.-Dr. Hall. In his
Journal Of Health comes out against early rising
a. unhealthy. At sunrise In summer, he says, the
malaria which rests on earth, when taken into the
lungs and stomach, which are debtsted by long
fast since supper enters into the circulation poi
sonng the blood and laying the foundation Of dis.
case and In winter, the same debilitated condition
of tho vital organs allows the blood to be chilled
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AUGUSTA, Gro, june II

Great anxiety is felt to know the result Of the
National Convention st Philadelphia II ma
tional platform, in accordance with the provisions
Of the Constitution is adopted, our party will be
inyincible in Georgia and the South; but if the
platform Is not conservative, constitutional, and
national, we can do nothing; our party win be
disbanded for we are determined to have our
rights, as guaranteed by the Constitution, at all
hazards. We want nothing more. Yours, truly,
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AMERICAN COLONIZATION SocIETY.-The receipts
Of this Society for the past month amounted to
s5,337 81. Among the contributions ia one Of
81 900 from George Law, Esq, of New York. 1t
is presumed the Society will not have the least
objection to all the Presidential aspirants following
worth, of Arkansas, also contributed the sum Of
SB0O.
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Coon OH ACE ron NEwsPAPER--The New
port, Or ~ Mercury closed it's 9th year Of pub.
iication on the 18th inst.
Prince MetternicL recently celebrated his Esd
anniversary.
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TUyUE UNDERSIGNED ARE NOW
- working the Stone Quarry formerly occupied
by Major w. B. Scott and will furnish stone at the
usual market rates.
HUMPHREYS A WILLIAMS.
GxoRsErowN, u. O., May /, 1853
MAJ l5-lm~
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Governor REEDER, of Kansas Territory, accom-
panied by his private secretary, arrived at New
York on Thursday, and was to continue his journey
the same afternoon for Kansas Territory to resume
his official duties The journey, It Is expected,
will occupy about ten days. The Territorial Legis-
lature meets on the I'd Of July at Pawnee but will
probably adjourn to Shawnee Mission, two hun.
bred miles this side OF Pawnee.
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The Laie Mrs. TayIoe.

The death Of this venerable and estimable lady,
which occurred on the 18th inst is deeply lament
ed by a wide circle Of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Tayloe was born in the year l772, in the
then colony Of Maryland under the Crown OF Eng
land It's representatives in that colony were her
sponsors in baptism. Her early youth was spent
at the brilliant Court of Annapos-then the gayest
and most polished city in the colonies, north OF
Charleston. In the year 1898, after visit at Mount
Vernon, Mrs. Tayloe had the honor Of being sent
to Alexandria by General Washington, in his cha
riots drawn by four horses,i the style of that day
having under her charge Mrs. Washington's grand.
daughter, the then beautiful Nelly Custis the sis
ter Of G. w. p GUSTS, of Arlington.
Mrs. Tayloe was familiar with the present City
OF Washington, when its site was nearly covered
with forest trees and at the time it was selected as
the future seat Of government; and attentively
watched its progress from the laying Of the cor
ner-stone Of the Capitol to the period of her last
illness. She was imbued with the purest patriot
ism, and almost to the latest moments of her ad-
vanced life continued to feel the deepest interest
in the important events Of the times.
The evening preceding her death Mrs. Tayloe
blessed her children, and referred to her eldest
son, who was lieutenant in the United States ma
Wy, and who died in 1924 She remarked that
che was in the two most glorious naval battles in
the war of l8l2-the first and the last victories,
as achieved by Hull and Stewart, in the frigate
Constitution.
Mrs. Tayloe was a woman Of rare virtues, and was
distinguished for the union Of the greatest Chris
tian humility with an almost equal degree Of moral
firmness. Her house was for half century the
seat OF generous hospitality, which was extended
with equal Iberality to the unfortunate and dis
tressed as to the most eminent and distinguished,
whether Americans foreigners, who, in that long
period, visited this metropolis.
Mrs. Tayloe was the mother of large family;
and her numerous surviving children in this city,
in Virginia and in Alabama, illustrate in their lives
the noble. precepts of virtue, philanthropy and
hospitality, which they imbibed under her ever
watchful charge.
Governor REEDER, of Kansas Territory, accom-