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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

Here she was received BY her husband,
who handed her out and followed her in
to a room where. with becoming gravity
he took of the red veil; after which they
pledged each other in wine, the cups be-
ing joined BY thread as an emblem Of
consistency. This most important part Of
the Chinese ceremonial was ended by the
pair worshipping their ancestral tablets
and sslutlng all the members Of the family.
The band then struck up. and the assern-
BLEED guests sat low,. to the feast, the men
in one apartment, the women in anoth-
er. had intended remaining to witness
this curious banquet, but the nnsavory
oder Of their culinary compounds so dis
composed the economy Of my stomach
that, under pretence OF visiting q very sick
patient, took hasty departure, leaving
the company plying the bridegroom with
liquor aud in high state Of conviy,ali-
tV.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

4 man named Fairfield has been impfis-
onrd IN Newburyport, Massachusetts. for
counting lady while he had lawful wife.
Il appears (says NeMburpport Herald)
that the fellow has q wife in town, but for
the last ten months, nnter tho name oil
William Bowers. he hes been counting a
young girl. with his family during the time
living only two streets distant +, om her. aud
the two females often attending the came
church. No one suspected him ill two
boys were heard TO dispute whether hi,
name was Bowers or Fsirield--oHe assert
ed that his name was Bowers. and that he
was counting such girl; aud the other it
was Fairfield and that he lived with his
wife at such number ON the same street,
which induced the neither Of the girl to
call where his family was said to be living.
ard wh.le she actually found him with his
wife f 81 gt5.. . ftf 1tlts 1s
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

AN AFFECTING INciDENT.--A seaman
Of the fleet before Sebastopol. whose fam.
lily lives at Polperro, in this county. WAS
ordered on shore for the purpose Of assist
ing in burying the slain who fell in q late
attack OF the Russiacs on the British bat
terivs |, and almost the iirst' person he met
with on lunAing was one Of hrs brothers,
Of whose pressnrs in the fleet he was not
before informed and whip hall beer Sc.
verely wounded in thr late enga cement
From him he learned THAT his two other
brothers were oil serving the naval brig
ade on shore and with him he RENAL ned
until he saw him expire. He tlew pro-
cseded on the duty for which he had
landed. aud soon discovered the bodies OF
his two other brothers. who had been kill
ed in ths bsl.le. His feelings may be im-
ag,ned as he ,ssistsd in lay ing these three
brothers Of his own side BY. side in one
grave aavscau Royal Gazette. lzs5
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23
A Good Suggestion

Lis remarkable fact, so far Is our Oh.
sefyation or information extends. that the
Joint worm attacks with greatest severity
tn. su.er edges Of what fields. next timber
land or whsse grass is growing. This is
attributed to the fact that the insect comes
from quarters where il has formerly fed
to grain. the stalk of hich is tender aud
nutritious. This being so, it has been sug.
ges,ed, and is well worthy trial that each
farmer who has . field u all infected shall
have the gutter swa'fhs stacked and 1hresh-
ed together; and when To, eshed let the
straw be burned at once. Tie suggestion
it occurs to us is one OF common sense, aud
if it be follow ed up Tor few years it will
certainly impede the maraading john
worm. if moi eileetaaly apqihilats the spe-
cies.--Ftsd. Herald. Is so ..sa
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23
POETRY.
ON RECEIVING A MINIATURE.

ON RECEIVING A IA
DY N. J. =. CRAWFORD. ~
! touched the spring, not guessing
What face should greet my eyes;
gazed upon thesc features
With sorrowfnl surprise; s.fszf=...
And memories came thronginr,
Like shadows DER my heart =
The memory Of pleasant scenes, Ea 81
In which she boro part.
thought how had loved her, 81
When life to her was new, ss4
When to my heart her childish love
Vas welcomed as the dewj
And of that cold enlargement, =
y tide we could not stay, =.=
Which swept, and kept our hearts apart,
Through many a weary day.
l thought Of our last meeting,
When first my spirit bowed
Beneath the heavy grief, which since
Has wrapped it like shrowd.
/ felt soft hands cfasping,
| looked through binding tears,
And, for q moment, each forgot
The GOODNESS kept for years.
That girlish form, one moment,
Vas folded to my breast;
The lips had so often kissed,
To mine wore warmly pressed;
And then, and there, we parted,
To meet again no mere,
Till / had finished trcadipg
The path she hasted DER.
She is sleeping in the shadow +.
Of the tree that shadows him,
For whose dear sake her eyes and mine,
That mourniul day were DIM.
And her memory shall be dearcr
For the tears saw her shed,
When my heart, in bitter agony,
Was mourning for the dead. s
And often on that picture 81
Ny eyes shall sadly rest,
While my hearts prayer may meot her.
In mansions Of the blest.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

BABy SHow.-Barnum's Bah, Show is
three hundred years or 50 tho soon. 1t
should have been held in Florence in the
good old days aud then one lady nigh,
have carried away all the prizes. In the
Pallazzo Fresceba'di. long the residence OF
an ancient Florentin- family Of that name.
there figures, among the other family pic-
lures "a full length portrait Of tall,
comely dame, not much stricken in years.
underneath which is this inscriptions; Dia-
nora salviati, wife Of Rartholomeo Fres-
cobsldi. produced 50 children. never less
than three ut 4 birth. The case is refer.
red to in an old Medical work. a 81
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Loss Ola ifs.

1.-THE death Of an old mans wife" says
I.amartine. sis ike cutting down an ancient,
oak that has long shaded the family man.
sion. Henceforth the glare Of che world.
with its care and vicisitudes. falls heavily
upon the widowei's heart and there Is moth
ing to break their force. or shield him
from the full weight Of misfortune. 1t is
as it biz night hand was wither.d, as if one
wing Of an eagle was broken. aud every
movement that he made brought him to the
ground. His eyes are dim, and CLASSY,
and when the film Of death falls over him.
he misses those accustomed tones which
might have smoothed his passage to the
grave" s5z.....-.= .s=-...---5.z
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23
suit For Freedom,

In noticing the proceedings Of the cir
cult court Of this county, in our last issue
we omitted to mention the case Of Eizs
Crawford and children. paupers, rs John
Ripley, for freedom. This case had been
on docket Tor some time, owing to the wit
nesses residing in pua,her State, The ev.
idence, however. WHEN procured, was full
and complete. establishing the fact beyond
all doubt that the chief plaintiff, was born
of white woman in Georgia. This wo'
man is now the mother Of six children, all
Of whom were plaintiffs in this suit, except
the eldest who resides in WINCHESTER and
never belonged to the defendant, huiit is
said will now be set at liberty without re.
sistance. tits not proper to remark that
II did not appear from the evidence that
the defendant. Mr.. Ripley was in any way
prIvy to or accountable for the injustice
done the plaintiff. He was an innocent
purchaser. and was OF course bound to de-
feEd the suit. s.si 49, Sill
The history Of this trial affords another
refutation to the sianderous charges o!
Northern Aboli.ionists and fanatics about
the ruelties and injustice inflicted upon
the Southern slave.,,sOur laws upon this
subject are Of most Intent aud humane
character. In all cases whether Their. is
any resemblance Of just ground, every IA
cihty is afforded the slave to asserthis free
dom-Ceuncil, Witnesses. aud all the 9TH.
cersef the court are required to discharge
all their services free Of charge. In this case.
the most important witnesses resided seye-
raj hundred miles distant and beyond the
Jurisdiction ofthe colrs. the Cause was con-
iinued from term to term to enable the
plaintiffs 10 secure their attendance. Had
il been contest between two citizens.
about dollars aud cents, we have no doubt
the plaintiffs would long since been ruled
to trial and in absence OF evidence, SINCE
secured. q verdict rendered for the defrR.
dant. Valley Wing.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

5rAHrEsr.-A mul.iio woman belong
ing to the Hon. c. ,. Faulkner. and five
Of her children, ran off on Thursday night
last. Circumstances lead to the bvlief that
their escape was planned and carried out
BY Ohio or Pennsylvania abolitionis,s =.
With these slaves, Nj. Faulknsrs loss
within the last eighteen mouths. must ex--
coed ten thousand dollars. Such outrsgeg
il CONTINUED. win yet resuit IN the hiangs
ing without judge Or jury. Of some Of ths
|s pest to Virginia.- Mariins6urg ReYa1-
lic0a. -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

K,ssIXG.zThe "editrcss" Of the Ladies'
Repository, talkins about kissing, says:-
"Kisses. Ike faces ri philosophers, vary.
Some are as hot as fire. some as sweet as
honey, SONG mild as milk some tas.eless as
long drawn soda. Stolen kisses are SAID
to have more nutmeg and cream than 9TH
er sorts. As 10 proposed kisses, they are
not liked At all. a stolen kiss is the most
agreeable. We have been kissed few
times, and as we are not very old; we hope
to receive nany more."-At what hour
may tbs lady be sound in her Office ss'sf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

BEAury.-Let me see a female possrss-
ing the beauty ofs meek and modest de.
pol,ment-ot IN eye. that brspesks ,n-
telligenee and parity within, Of the lips
tina, spare no guile let me see in her kind
and 4bsnevelent disposition a hraft that
can sympathise with distress and | will
never ask for The beauty that dveIs IN
ruby lips" OF flowing tesses.' OF SNOWY
hands" or the forty other eft etras upon
which our poets have harped for 50 many
ages. These fade when touched by the
hand Of time, but these ever enduring
qualities Of the heart shall pg,live the reign
df time. and grow brighter as the ages Of
eternity roll, l.1saz
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23
Romsnce In Real Life.

AwriteI in one Of the Portsmouth pa
pers telles the following romantic occur.
renee, alleged to have taken place there :
"A singular and romantic affair IN zeal
life has recently come to our knowledge.
Some twerty-six years ego, in this State.
there lived happy married couple. They
entered upon lie with prospects albright
as the unclouded sun. They lived in at
auenee and prosperity; uut two short
wears rolled around. and he who had
plighted his faith to love and protect the
one he had loved in youth, by course Of
dissipation. was led to the iniatuations Of
the gaming table. He soon squapdere
all his worldly goods. and was reduced to
perjury and want. Reflection Of his FOR
mer prosperity and new reverse. drove him
AN exile from bis home, wandrrer in a
foreign land, and he left the partner Of his
joys, to seek fortune and happiness in some
other quarter Of the world. He roamed
stranger in every land, in every quarter
Of the globe. His prosperity and ADVERSE
~ were as varied as his abode. His wife
thus left destitute. with two Young ihfents
with woman's true and faithful nature,
aud with that love that only mother
knows, struggled and toiled under disad-
van,ages which on!v those who, under
similar circumstances, csh devise or divine,
and BY her untiring energy to her needle,
and with the strictest frugality and indus
try succeeded in making suficiency to
support and educate her destltude chill.
dren. = A7e
Years rolled on. The wife had given
up all hope Of the safety or return Of her
once dear and only tie. She abandons the
thought OF ever seeing him again, friends
weep and mourn with her, and offer the
S. npa,hies Of true affection. Year after
year passed, and still no hope Of his return.
She has acc umulated comp. tency, aud
by the persuasion OF friends, a privilege
and duty due 10 herself, she applies 10 a
court of justice aud is divorce.l--ls.ft free
to marry or act as she may think prop
er. izfsaI iafs .dEzlie1 lfalt
Her children have grown to maturity,
one chooses the profession Of medicine and
graduates with honor! Amer few years
devotion without success in his profession.
he gave 1t up and sought some other en-
ployment. He married with happy
prospect, aud is now employed in one OF
the cities Of Virginia as a clerk. and is re-.
ceiviug the highest wages in bis branch
Of business. 1'wen,y-three years have
passed away amid ten thousand vicissi.
tudes, and the roaming husband and father
returns to give peace, happiness. and album
dance to his family. He has returned
with riches, and seeks the wife and loved
one Of his early days" sAa fsf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

THE CHARACTER or THE INFAMOUS
MAssAcnusErTs kNow.NoTHiNa LEoIs-s
LATuEE.-fliss. the individual lately ex-
PEELED from the Massachusetts Legislature
asserts that he can prove that one-hundred
and eight members Of that Legislature
have during she present session visited
houses OF prostitution One of these yisi.
tors, he says.asaieyereAd gentleman. high
in office. who was closetrd for half an
hour with a lady Of easy Virtue. who WA
member Of his congregation
A pretty set Of men, truly, to rule over
the laud Of the PurifansD, ais
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

05rHow beautilul are the sm.les Of in.
npcence how enduring the sympathies Of
love- how sweet the solace Of tFe nship, how
lovely the. tears Of affection These CON.
binvd arp allchalacteristic of woman. They
are the true poetry ofhumanity. itch pearls
clustering around the altar Of domestic har-
piness. ks auaa.lsssit .ells i
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

05- A carriage has been invenssd for tho
movement that il OH foot. ass
When the day "bIeaLs whst besmes Of
the fragments' $3.50.
We should like TO know how many spokes
there are in the wheel Of 6rtunes
The man who ''retracted" the past. Is
supposed 10 b. haFnesg maker.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

"Does this razor 60 rszy asked a bsr-
bsr Of u victim whowas writhing UNDER
clumsy instrument. " Aese chief dehonstrs-
tions was . strong handle.
well" rspiisd the poor fellow. "that
depends on what you eaA the operation.
n you are skinning me, it goes tolerably
easy !; but II yos're shaving, itsoes rather
hard - Fl of fff "a - d -sBs IS
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

ASrNouEAE Mus,cAL FAcr.-Every or
chesta contains at least two mus,tians with
mustaches, ouv with spectacles. three with
bald heads, and one very modest man with
white ersyat. who. from force OF cireum.
stances, you will observe plays on brass
instruNent. s4tH A-9 ss7A'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

Hs- Genius, like q ruta-b aga turnip. will
flourish in almost any soil, and under the
most untoward circumstances. ltls some
thing that overcomes obstacles placed be-
fore il I; something that can never BIZ crush
ed it lives long siter the opposing faces
of the world have died away,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

$50 you would not take me 10 be TWEEN
ty2" said young lady 10 her partner,
while, dancing = polka, few evenings
since. What would you take me for 7''--
For better or worse. The replied. s.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

e+There is a family out west 90 lazy
that it takes two Of them to sheeze-one To
throw the head back. and the other to make
the noise.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

Children" says Mira Grant, !" are drst
vegetables. and then. theY ave animals.
and sopetimes come to people" But IL
is said enough to see how few nowadays
get beyond the seeond-stsge. sHza8
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

ez- The editress ofthe Lancaster LiterA-
~ Gazette saysshe would as soon nestle
her nose, IN arat's nest OF swingle tow as
allow man With wiskeIsto kiss her.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

2arMen Of the noblest disposisioas Al.
ways think themselves happi~st " hen 9TH
ers share their hspPiness with them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

In Rhode Island if person puts on q
clean shilt once a week. he il denquqsrd
as an aristocrst Of the populAce'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

o-"Whf is the future state, ny little
sirl'' asked clerg ymsn.A e 4 ag :
New Mexico" waa the reply.
mo. no! meant what 10 the future
u suppose they are to set married"
VIII" replied the gill, he,i,atingly.
esndis ion Of young men md womeni"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

AN EplToR's Own DRISK.-Accordine
TO the Priaceion Kentuckian the following
is recipe for me exclusi Ne drink oil Nc
Goodwin. the magnifcently funny editor
of the Paducah american Take one
put of good whisky, stir IN Well, enc
spoonful of Whisky, then add another pint
OF whiskey;heat carefully with spoon..
and keep pouring in whisky. Fill a large
bowl With water. and make the servant set
it out Of your reach. Take small tum-
bier. pour in two speoniuls of WATER pour
'rt the water and fill up with whisky shd'
add to the above. Flavor with whisky
TO your taste. sstH 81 s.a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

The young lady who walked all over
the city ip the vain pursuit Of . pint Of the
milk Of human Kindness, has been more
successful in getting . little jan out Of the
jar Of door. She got the jam on her fin
ger.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23


METHODIST CHuhcn NoETH.--The
South. West (Warsaw) Democrat, whose
editor IS a Benton Democrat. says:'
We regresto see some few Of the papers
in this State, taking grounds favorable To
the PRONUNCIATION Of Northern Methodism
in Missouri.
The people Of Missouri owe II 10 them-
selves, to the country. and to the iilssitu-
tons Of the country. to discountenance and
drive OUT these emissaries who, under the
cloak Of the religion of Jesus Christ. come
amongst us to destroy the peace and har-
mony of the cou.try. aud 10 pervert the
Of our State No quarter ought
10 be shown ihem-tie true cdiifse IL To-
hunt Their, down, and drive them from our
midst. Give them n6'clartered privilegef
IS our position.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

o.. How j. business with you new-s-
days Jacks'
"Faith | can't say, Tom; il ti, so long
since have seen him tina, don't know
how he i
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

D9-Ths man who made handle Of q sub
jec, is getting up blade.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

ts- ,Martha. h ave you hung up the
,iothesp No. madam, ! placed them in I
,taIe o. suspe nsion- hung is vulgar,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23
no

wound on the hip, while trying to get out
OF The way ss fast as he COULD.
The Argus comments with severity
upon the conduct Of Mr.. Dow in the exec
chtion of the liquor Law, which, il alleges.
la, excited much hostile feeling against
him. Itexpfesses the belief that the pur-
pose Of the people assembled was only t.
spill some Of the liquor which they BE.
lieved to hare been iieralif btaiiied. arc
that if he had not appeared with the mill
tary. NO serious haim would have besa'
done
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

O1rIn order ,oRive tone to the stomschs.
It is Recommended to swallow the dinnsf
bell,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-23

KAssAs.-The Squotter Sovereign psb-
lished in Achson, Kansns Territory, hi at
article on the murder Of Clark by the ab-'
olitionists McCrca, sa, . He viii no, livo
TO be tried. An outraged people are apx-.
anxiously awaiting an opportunity to deal
out summary punishment to the offender
Hanging is death entirely too good for.
such william! Let him be tortu,ed and
his friend, hung p Il concludes: "As
long as one Abolitionist remains in the
Territory, such occurrences will be nume--
roas both here and IN Missouri. Let y.
begin to purge ourselve. OF all Abolition
em'ssaries who occupy our dominion, aud
give distinct nciice that all who do not
leave Immediately for the East, VILE LEAyE;
roR ETERNITY.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-26
TERMS,

Cooper's GlarAsburg Register is published in
ClaIEsburg, Va, evcry Wednesday morning, Mt
$500 per annunl, in advance, or nt the expiration
Of SIX NoNTHs from the time of subscribing; after
which $s.6o win invariablybc charged. =
NO subscription will be received for less Pc
riod than six months. f''f 4
Nopaper wiltbe discontinued except ut the op-
Non Of tho proprietor, until all arfoarages arc
paid up-and those who do not order thcir paper
% bc discontinued nt tho end OF their term Of
gubacription, will be considered as desiring to
hAVo It continued. -
ADvERrIsEMESrs will DO inserted at 81 90 DOR
square Of twelve lines for tho first threo inser-
SlOns, and twenty-five conts for each subsequent
insertion.
A liberal deduction on tho above rates will be-
made to those who advertise by tho year.
No advertisement counted loss than a square,
rhe number ofinsortions must be specified, or
tho advertisement will be continued md CHARGED
accordingly.
Aunouncoment of candidates for office So 90,
Marriages and Deaths inserted gratis.
All communications to insure attention, must
DO accompanied by tho authors namo and post
paid.
Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1855-12-26
AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF
VIRGINIA.

The undersigned, members of tho "MoR-
GAN CoNT1NENTAL GUARDS" Of Winchester
have been appointed Committee to ad.
dress you in behalf of an enterprise which
it is your duty, as we'll as ours, to sd
vance.
The bones of Brig. General DANIEL
MORGAN arc 10 our midst marked by n
crumbling tomb, which few brief years
will entirely destroy. About his name
cluster Revolutionary memories Of no orr
dinary interest, which tradition has gath
cred, and history will perpetuate. The
resting place of Hero, whose fame is i'm
mortal, will soon be sought in vain by the
pilgrim who, to revive the spirit Of our IA
theirs, visits their houored graves and the
pail Of oblivion will cover the remains OF
a patriot Chieftain whose services should
be perpetuated in q monument to his me-
mory.
We propose to summon to our aid his
countrymen and with their assistance to
erect an appropriate and enduring monu-
ment to his name. with which future ge-
neration will associate the ample materi-
ais which a uow-faded tradition will ga
ther, and the permanent history of the
country will record.
The present period in our history is pc.
culiarly appropriate for the successful
'consummation Of our purpose.
Fourscore years have nearly passed
since our confederate Independence and
the adult generation Of the Revolutionary
era are we'll nigh, if not wholly extinct.
Those who are now in their minority will
never have seen ono Of the Sires Of the
Revolution. They are gone, and passed
RWayl
Moumunts are appeals to the senses OF
men, to revive sentiments which they are
designed to signify and to perpetuate.-
As Iong as our noble fathers survived.