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CERTIFICATE OF VIM. J. ATNOO

HUNTSVILLE, YADKIS 60 N. q Nov. lsi, 1853.
Df. T.. VI. JacksOn-Dear Sir: Allow me 10 ex-
press - you my sincere thanks for your discovery
Of medicine which, to say the least of il, has ef-
fected cure that all other medicines, that have
taken, have entirely failed to TO- "Hooflands Ger
man BitteTs" have cured me of ths most stubbUn
and aggravated of the PILES that perhaps ever
fell 10 the lot Of My case is not stranger in
tlis community, as am well known in this and the
-urrOHnding counties, and can truly say that my re-
cOvery has astOunded all my friends and relations,
as had tried everything recommended, and nothing
did me any gOnd until was prevailed upon lo rry
the BitteTs. You IT liberty 20 rake any use 0
this communication, for the benefit of the afflicted,
yOu may think proper. Truly yours,
WIN. J. ATWOOD.
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PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT.

flNHE subscriber has always on hand assOt
il ment OF German and American Pl- C -
AMOS, rom the very best manufacturers sTfTTt
which he offers for sale al lower prices
than can be purchased in the District OF Columbia,
and ON the most accommodating terms. All Pianos
urchased frOm me are warranted to give satisiac-
tiOn-
Old Pianos taken in exchange
b. RElSS, Professor OF Music,
G, betw. Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets.
eb SIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-19

DsNkHYN AND IkoN Mas IhL9-1s7 0v see1
a beautiful zss0rtment OF these ZAP aai du.
rahle srticie sf the corner OF PennsyiVs1s avenue
AMI rsnth street, over the Washington Savingt
R.nk. RALPH HASKINS
,soy la-@f
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Superior Court


The case of II. j. Crawford vs., ID. S.
Young, Ex'or. Of McDowelPs estate was
settled his term Of the Superior Court
1t will be remembered, that Mr.. Crawford
claimed to have loaned Jno. Mcdowell
sometime previous to his death, $4,000
for whirh he held his bond. The deb,
was disputed by the Executor. The case
come up before the Circuit Court Of Au.
gusta seyarsl years ago, and after a very
patient trial, was decided in favor of Mr.
Crawford It was then carried TO the
Court of Appeals, and the decision of the
Circuit Court was reversed. II came back
hes, for ret,ial. The Count wasengaged in
Its consideration par. Of las! week, but the
case was settled by a compromise on the
part OF the parties-,he plaintiff relinquish,
ing half his claim, and the defendant pay
ing hall the claim. Upon whom the cost
FELL we did lot hear, but presume, upon
each equally.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
rns Philadeiph Platform

The Platform adopted BY the Know Nothing
Convention which recently adjourned a, pills.
delphia, is the msrest flummery. It Is made up
OF unmeanipg generalities, and ambiguous po-
s;;ions There ID notsa single section which
can be claimed as national, upon which The Con-
veniion agreed. That j, condemns The repeal
Of the Missouri Compromise act, we are well
convinced, yet there is no specific declaration 10
that effect. Assuming, for the sake Of charity,
that The section referring TO slavery is na.ional
it will be seen by reference TO the votes, &c
we publish to-day, that there IS no national
party to stand upon it. The very feature, and
the only one, which pretcnds to any thing like
nation Atty, is that upon which the Convention
members Withdrew. The North spit upon the
Platform. They re-asssrt their uncomprumlsing
hostility TO slavery, and with Wilsm AZ ihri.
head, have determined ~ battle against every
party which has any inclination TO do the South
justice. We could mol have expected the
Southern delegates to have done less than they
did. In fact they shouli, at least, have made
the resolution referring TO the comprorr. Use acts
OF the country. more uhequiyocn, that the South
might understand it. Portions Of the North
which acquiasced in the platform, are already
claiming The terms Of This resolution is condemn
ing the rereal ofilie Missouri Compromise act.
How can the Soulh, then, be satisfied with q
platform which is claimed ii The North as con.
demnine measure Of vital interest 10 the
South We are at loss 10 know where the
evidences OF Know Nothing Nationality are to
be found,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
Distressing Occurrence.

A distressing casually occurred near
Budgcwatrr, in Rockingham county, on
Monday last. A party of gentlemen were
fishing in the North Branch OF the Shen
andoah river, mt far from the town above
mentioned As they approached the edge
of the water near what is called the Blue
Hole, the Earth gave way, preclptating an
old gentleman named Hoover into the
water. Seeing his helpless and drowning
condition, one Of the party named Goen,
who was good swimmer. plunged in to
save the old man. But Goen was caught
by Hoover in sucl, manner as TO render
assistance neither 10 himself or Hoover
and thus both persisted. ST. CLAIR Kyle,
and probably others. were on the bank
and witnessed the dreadful scene. withou,
being able to give aid-Mr. Kyle not be-
ing swimmer. Mr. Hoover was a man
of considerable property. and spent much
Of his time in fishing. He leaves y fam
ily Of four.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
,rial course OF Bronson and his follow ers.

torial course OF Bronson and his follows rs.
Had we to do the work over we should
again pursue the very same course. In
fact. Throughout, we have stood By The adj
ministration, con6ding in the purity and
patriotism Of the President, and choosing
to allow for the difficulties inyiron,ng the
occupant Of. the Executive chair. But,
whatever we're the motives Of the Presi-
dent, aud we will not question their puri-
", the appointment Of Reeder Governor Of
KansaS was great outrage, and step OF
policy rejecting the utmost discredit upon
the President and his advisers. We have,
then, been no fault fin der with the present
administration. We have been its friend !;
and hence we feel at liberty to speak
plainly, that the sentiment of this people
may be fairly represented. Reeder must
BE- displaced. or the administration be pre-
pared to meet the storm Of public indigna-
ton which will be the consequence Of his
retention in office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
Know Nothing Ratification.

The Know Nothings of Mt. Scion, had
made extensive preparation for a ratifica-
ton meeting on last Saturday. Various
speakers from distance were invited to
address the .assemblage Oh the occasion ;
but all failed Of attendance except our
friend Jno. II. MeCue. Esq of this place
who we learn delivered very good speech,
considering he had such very bad cause
to advoratc. We also Learn that Mr.. Jed.
ekiah Hotchkiss. the Northern man with
Southern principles, who pres:des over tn e
affairs of NJ ossy Creek Academy, did some
tall crying, in consideration of the fact
that he had been wofuIly "persecu,ed" BY
several newspaper rditars. Whether he
can cry up his decaying prospects, is a ques-
ton that we canno. .olve. But we can
inform him, thai ii he desires to steer clear
o. public criticism, he must not make him
self obnoxious 10 at least a large portion
Of that public, by disseminating pernieious
doctrines and sraylng himself without cause
against individual enterprise. If such con-
duct is tolerated IN Yank eedom,i it isno assu-
rance, that it will be tolerated in Virginia.
kir. II. has. doubtless, learned ere this,
that it will not be, with IMMUNITY.
Another speaker we learn, read a speech
delivered by Kenneth Rayner, the great
X. N. apostle. Wonder, il he also read his
remarks, in the Philadelphia Convention,
denonncing the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise!
From what we can learn. the expec'a-
tions Of the audience were far from being
gratifed, and the whole affair was consid-
cred fash in the pan.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
A Suggestion.


II would be 10 The interest and profit Of both
patrons and publishers, ii the cash systems were
adopted, and rigidIy eniclcel in newspaper es.
adjustments. We now have a large amount OF
money due us, which we ought 10 have. II our
friends could think SO, they would find il much
10 their advantage ALWAYS to pay in advance.-
This would enable the publisher TO conduc; his
business without the least trouble, and the sub.
scriber to read his paper without any scruples Of
Of conscience. We desire from this time for
ward to do Cash business as much 40 possible.
Two dollars can be commanded at any time b,
our friends, and they should at once do their du-
~ by paying il over for the Vindicalof, Instead
OF letting their subscriptions run on for years -
Many o! our subscribers have not pail US any
thing Tor the time we have heen publishing The
paper Each delinquent Gu, whose sub
serplion commenced the LIST Of July 1863, The
time we purchased, or who was subscriber at
thai time. is s., according 10 our terms We
propose TO all those who will pay US Sc to receipt
up 10 July 1, 1856. This will be saving oil
one dollar to the payer, and he will have his
subscription payed in advance. This is favo-
liable offer, aud We trus, every man who knows
himself indebted will come forward, aud Ii
qaidslellis debt. 81
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Health Of 6taunt0u.

In view OF the alarm OF small pox, the
County Court, some time since. appointed
q committees to take such steps as might
be necessary to prevent the spread Of the
disease, should it break out. An old ne
gro man, who was very much addicted 70
drinking. died with what was called the
small pox. Que day last week, the first re-.
ported genuine case. Three other per-
sons are reported to be taxing ii. In view
81 these facts, the County Court Commits
tee and the Mayor Of Stauntan have been
active in adopting such measures as will
prevent the spread Of the disease. They
have done all in their power under the
law, and there now seems 10 be no appre-
hensiOn tina. the disease will attack others.
The Mayor has devoted himself with
energy and frmness 70 having the streets
and yards Of the town, and all impure
places cleansed-and a disinfecting agent
distributed. Every necessary precaution
has been taken to secure the continued
good health OF the iowa, hlch, taking j.
as whole, i as good as il is usually. -
There need be no fear Of contracting dis.
ease in Staunton, more than any other place
in the county and hence we would add
wise persons who are iimid in.vis,ting the
town. that there is no danger whatever.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
WESLEYAN Female Institute


The annual exercises Of this Seminary Of learn.
ing closed on Wednesday evening last. The
evening was consumed by reading compositions,
vocal aud instrumental exercises, and conferrine
Diplomas. A large audience was present.
The young ladies acquitted themselves with
much credit TO lhsmseves-at the game time
at;estiug the care and skillot their Tutors. The
Saluta:ory address OF Miss Yandlyer, ol'Ham !.
shire, was production Of merit. II Possessed
SOLIDARITY nlicative Of mind, Jet it abounded
IN delicate aud refined Wit, and graceful periods
The Valedictory BY Miss Conn, Of Shenandoah
was well conceived. Also the productions OF
Miss Martin, Of Baltimore. aud Miss Seeley, OF
Slannon, and The Dialogue by Misses Acton and
Piiman, In the music department, we fef,
less interest, as Wa were unable 10 Judge good
from bad. To the ear, however, the perform.
ance OF Misses Sledd and Taylor, of Hichmond,
and Niles Coontz Of Shenandoah, well meriiei
PRAISE Miss Coontz, also, read a Sa:utatory in
French, OF which, not being sufficiently we'll
acquainted with the language, we could form
NJ connected idea. Certificates Of advance
ment were bestowed upon those who In .he
next session, will pass To higher graded classes
Alter which, Rev. Mr. Wilson, the Principal,
in few appropriate remarks, distributed d pIo.
u.as 10 edcn gtaduaie, as follows: Miss VAN
diver, al Hampshire; Misses Cuon,z aud Conn,
81 Shenandoah, and Misses Smith aud Seeiy,
OF Siaunton.
The exercises passed of must pleasantly,
while The parting scenes and pleasant melan.
choly oolli not but force smile, as The kisses
and The tears st!ested the fleeing sorrow, and
the lasting love, Of those who had ~ long shared
each others :, mpa,hes and joys, in their brish,
and pleasan. aojourn a, the Wesleyan Female
Institute.
The neat session commences on The al day
Of sepieMber next. Il
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
County Court.

The County Court Oh Monday last cleo.
I'd Geo. NJ. Cochran, Sen, President Of the
Court, made vacant by the death Of Col
James Craw ford. His competitor was Ma.
thanisI Massie. Esq, Mr. Cochran, will
make most excellent presiding ju,tice.-
He is man Of fine judgment and business
qualifications and well acquainted with the
duties Of the magistrate.
Is The Court appropriated $1,000 to bt
applied to the erection Of Poor House
for the comfy, and l,500tu be expended
in femodeling the interior Of the Court
House SO as TO make it more capable Of ne.
commodatinG an audience. The plan is to
construct galleries on three sides instead Of
Que.
The Sheriff was taxed. $3.50.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
Bank Directors.

The following are the Directors appoint
ed in the Valley Bank. at this place. fol
the ensueing year.
By the Stockholders. -Kenton Harper
pres Nicholas X. Trout. James A. Me
Chung, Jefferson Kinney.
By the Sa.e.-Robert G. Bickle, VIM
II. Hartman, S. M, Yost.
The Bank officers are, E. NJ. Taylor
Cashier; VIM. c. Eskrldge. Teller; D. c
McGuflin and " Catleit, Clerks and WIN
Carroll, Runner.
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Iron the National lntc,lieepcer.l

From she National lntellgsncer.l
Notes in the Know.1Sothing Convention.
/. The New York Times Publishes the votes
last week in the National Convention Of the
american Party" on the tiifee leading propo-
si'ions toncfng The slavery question. Surpo-
sing that they will possess interest for many OF
our leaders, we cory THIN Fellow. |, will be
observed that the pSopcsi,ion which was finally
adapted fsceiyed the Votes 81 the Delegates Of
fifteen States, including The free States Of New
York and Cahforui,. " hist the Delegates Of
sixteen States, including the slAvehoIding States
|of Delaware AID Missouri, voted against ii. It
further a7peats tina, ,hs States which voted in
the affirmative are minority OF The Electoral
colleee-thry being entitled to only l46 cleo.
toral v,tes. whilst those voting in the negative
are entitled TO $50 votes.
Fote on the Majority and Minoyltu Platform,
and nm Mr. Rnunerf. pro,o..>.,.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

There has been no preparation made in
th,s place for the celebration Of the 4th Of
July. We are sorry for this. After the
great principles Of political and religious
freedom have achieved such a brilliant vie
tory a. that recently accomplished in this
State, il is BETTING occasion for every
true patriot, 10 offer his grateful thanks, and
renew his Remembrance Of ard love for
ahr liberty declared on the 4ih Of July
t776
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To our Friends.

We publish the names at the head OF
our editorial columns, Of few friends
whom we desire to act as agents for the
VlnLicator. There are many persons who
would like to have a weekly paper, had
they the opportunity Of subscribing. W.
have adopted this plan, at the suggestion o
several active friends Of the paper, hop
ign it may result in increasing our alrsad,
extensive circulation. 1t is the duty o
every Democrat TO support the Democratic
press, aud we trust many will come for.
ward. subscribe aud pay for the Vindicator
We design furnishing our office with
new type before this volume closes. which
will Of course, involve considerable COST
We desire our friends to exert themselves,
that we may do SO without embarrassment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

We ute are now wearing summer yest
from the merchant Tailor establishment OF
our friend VIM A. Strrre,t, The reader
will understand how we got it on seeing
this puff, as we cannot afford to pay and
puff both. But apart from any partially
induced by The wearing Of the vest, we
are construed 10 say thai Ste,rett has a
beautiful supply Of summer cloths ofeveIy
description. which our experience warrani4
US in saying, he can manufacture dp
to condign. The partiality Of our friend
aud the result:sof the late election have over
stocked us with fine clothes and hats. Il
there isAny poor devil Of an editor whose 81.
bows are out. OF whose head has no cover.
ing, let hin, call on us, aud we'll elothe him
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

@~The Star Of the Kanawa Valley. pub
lished in Putnam county, Va, which did
much good in the late contes, for Cover
nor, has placed ut the head Of it's editorial
columes, the name Of Henry A. Wise, as
the Democratic candidate for President in
1856.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30
Laying a Corner Stone.

The Corner Stone ofthe Baptist Church
in this place was laid on Tuesday last
the Goth BY the Masonic Fiaturntty. The
address on tbs occasion was deliverd BY
the Rev. J. l.. Burrows, of Richmond
City. II was finished production, full
of useful Instruction, original thought and
bold and elevated sentiments. it is said
BY many TO be one Of the ablest addresses
ofthe kind to which they bad ever listened
We were unable to Iteud the ceremonie.
o. the laying OF the corner stone, and
hence cannot say more about it, than
that the occasion was most interesting, ant
everything passed off in the most crafty,
ing manner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

Is. Joseph II. Shue has been removed
from the Post Office in Harrisonburg, and
Robert Smith appointed IN his place.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

Missouri 80
J G s OH no no az.
) Schuyler Colfax
VIM. Cumback - -
'lT G Slaughter no no ave
u John 5 Harvey no no ave
~ X W Harvey no no aye
F D Allen ave
J, MICHIGAN.
!, u A McNau'ton ayenoayc
}, WISCONSIN. se
u r Chandler aye NO ave
} D Z Wood ave no aye
G Cook aye no aye
}, TEXAS.
J $ 8 Mccall no ave no
J, John Stamps NO aye no
4 DISTRICT OF cOtUkBrA.
! Vespasian Ellis aye aycne
III Goddard
} MAINE.
] J s Saywood no no ave
J A y Richmond no no ave
l. o Cowan no no aye
} b ID. Peck no no ave
III Covell no no ave
~ l. Stephens no no avs
. NJ bihcold. no no aye
} NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Us b Sherwin no no are
lJcsse Mann -.
\ Anthony Colby no no aye.
MASSACHUSETTS.
! II J Gardner -
ID Burlington no no aye
ID NFoster4 no aye.
4 4 Richmond no no aye
A Carey no no aye
Henry Wilson no no ave
IN W Rugg no no aye
/ coSSEcTICUF. ~
IN d Sperrya aye no aye
Aug. Putnam aye
D b. Booth aye no aye
l. Woodruff
lThos. Clark aye no aye.
z VERMONT.
r NJ Guilford aye no aye
p ID Hatch ave no ayo
] II Barrett aye no ave
II Kingsley aye no aye
3 Pierpont aye no ayo
L Fletcher
RHODE ISLAND.
~ G Knight aye no aye
| NEW YoRk.#
u " Barker no aye no
IL I Lyon no aye no.
l T Parsons
Seainmon ave no no.
IS. Squires no aye NO
81 o r Mallory no aye no
II Seymour, jr. aye no mo-,
| NEW JERSEY..
Jno. Lyon aye no aye
|C d Deshler ave no ave
Jno. Wells ave no ave
A $ Livingston aye no ayd
Sol. Andrews aye no aye
+ > Mcclellan aye no aye
C I johnson aye no aye
PENNSYLVANIA.
J y BELL aye no aye
C ID Freemen no aye n.
w T Johnson aye no aye,
Il Coulter, jr. aye no aye
Il 4 Lamberton ayernsyo
D 4 Small aye no Aye.
+ A Vsncleye aye aye no
IKLISoIs.
W Dmenh ower .ayenoayoZ
~ LEastman aye no aye
Jpo. 4 Pricllett no no aye
Gee, W Gi'son aye no aye
W J Phelps aye no aye
IOWA.
W I,aas,2'shr..agc no ave no
J CThornington no noaye
MINNESOTA.
Charles lloag aye no NO
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

Agents for the vindicator.
The following gentlemen are authorized and re-
auested to act as Agents for the vindicator.
s. s. Abney, ESQ.,, Bartcrbrook,
J. Taylor, Esq, Waynesboro'
SamI Koiner, ESQ.,, koiners Store.
DR.. Roberts, New Hope.
Dr.. C. r. Harris, Mt. Sidney. ~-=-s==z----
N. A. Koiner, ESQ.,, Long Meadows.
Jas. T. Clarke, Esq.,, Mt Scion.
Andrew Clinedinst, ESQ.,, Spring Hill.
We will appoint other agents as soon as we can
suitable for other sections of the county
In Monterey, Highlend, VIM, W. Flemming, Esq,
is the authorized agent of the Vindcator.
F. McNulty is the authorized agent for the Vim
dicator, at Meadow Dale, Highland county
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-30

rs. Since 1904 Russia has had % Cars
Of whom five died at the hands Of asess.
sins aE
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ote on the Majority and Minority Plo,1oym
and on Mr.. Rayner's ProposHtoa,

----------s------------ - r. -
DELAWARE.
r p johnson ave no nj
Rich'd Clement aye = nc
Joseph Pyle no =
James NJ Johns ave aye NJ
r j Smithers aye no nj
Ed. d Porter DC
MARYLAND.
C II Ohr no aye nc
Vim. II Purcell no aye nc
Jas. d Richard no aye nj
Joseph X Codel no aye nc
VIM. Alexander no aye nc
II Winchester aye aye no
John G Mitchellaye aye nc
VIRGINIA.
Philip Boiling no aye nc
Geo. w Moore no aye nc
II X Ellyson no aye nc
VIM. NJ Burwell no aye nj
Alex. Il Botelcr no ave nc
n G Arthur no ave ne
A JudsUfi Crane no aye nc
NORTH CAROLINA.
Jas. I Littlejohn no aye ne
X. Rayner aye aye Nc
+ G Davidson nc aye nc
ID c Garter 10 sye ne
II w Wharton he aye nc
Jas. II Houghton no aye nc
SOUTH CAROLINA.
J Cunningham no aye no
j 8 Richardson no aye no
4 J Russell no ave no
X Z Davis no aye no
GEORGIA..
w Poe no aye no
+ II Cone no aye no
j Hill no aye no
J Z Davis NO aye no
Z Leitncr no aye no
Il J Head no ave no
y JW ord no aye no
FLORIDA.
T G II Quincy no aye no
Thos. Randall no aye no
John Darling no aye no
W w Mccall no aye no
MISSISSIPPI.
A II Roby no aye no
} G Carpenter no aye no
+ 5 Hunt no aye no
IL Il Miller no aye no
ALABAMA
Geo. n SteNsrt no aye no
Ed. A Bradford no aye ne
a I Hopkins no aye no
W h Moss no nye no
II LOUISIANA.
g p Bunce no aye no
6 W Hardy no aye no
tALtIFgRSIA.
Chas. Mathews dye aye no
G NJ Hitchcock no aye NO
) l. Gibson aye aye no
J S Odds aye aye no
ARKANSAS.
James Logan no aye no
Albert Pike no aye no
Henry Neill no aye mol
TENNESSEE.
Neil S Brown no aye mol
Jordan Stokes Tg aye mol
Dickson Topp No aye mel
ii p Shannon no aye nbl
A JDone,sen no aye MOI
KEsTCcky.
VIM s Pitcher no aye no
II Grider no aye no
John W Finnell no aye no
John y Williams no aye no,
NlB Mason no aye mol
E B Bartlett NO aye moi
CHIC.
B White aye no aye
Il ii Odds no no ayel
j. Il Marley no M ayef
Thos. II Ford no no ayel
II II Nc Abee no no ayel
Geo. r Morton no no ayeI
j Oshua Martin no no ave-