davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-09-05
EDGEWORTH FEMALE SEMINARY.

EDUEWOhIH FEMALE SEMINARY.
GREENSBORO, N
EENHE NEXT SESSION, OF THIS INSTITUTION
which has been in successful operation for fifteen
years, will commence on Wednesday 1st August
The of study designed be thorough and
temac embracing thing necessary solid and
namental education.
very important that pupils be present at the OPEN
ing OF the session few days absence the
ment of the when the classes new
dies entered upon, may embarrass the pupil for weeks
Catalogues containing the Course of Study Expenses,
DC, will be forwarded on application
RICHARD STERLING, Principal.
June 10, 1896. 60-3m.,
GAPS AND HATs.-BEEBEs EXFINE MOLE
u skin,
Black, Pearl and white soft Hats,
Panama, Straw and Leghorn
Boots and Shoes-hIiles' fine Pump Boots,
- do. pegged do.
Robinson's Ladies walking shoes,
Black and colored Caters,
Gents fine shoes,
Brogans, Calf, Goat and various other kinds,
Ladies' Fancy Shoes Misses and Chiidren's do.
-.. II. L. EVANS.
Anvil 8, ls5s- 3D.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-09-05

Raleigh, Aug. IL, 1855.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-09-05

JOSEPH Il. BLOSSOM,
Commission and Forwarding Merchant,
WnMINGToN, n. c.
WILL give his attention business intrusted
his and shippers may rely having prompt
Liberal advances made consgnments for sale in this
market, or for shipment to Northern Ports.
March 9, 1885. 31-1y.
GR0CERIES.-LOAF,C CRUSHED, GROUND AND
u CLARIFIED SUGARS
Java, Lagura, and Rio Coffee,
Sperm, Adamantine and Tallow Candles,
Sugar House Syrup and MolasseS,
MADEIRA, Cherry, Port and Champagne Wines Cooking
Wines
Cog. Brandy, warranted pure
Old Monongahel Whiskey;
Jamaica Rum Holland Gin
London Brown and Scotch Ale, for sale by
JAMES MCKIMMON.
NV ANTED. A GOOD WORKMAN TO BUILD
w Rockaway Bodies, at Swift Greek Bridge, Craven
Co. N c.
~ None but SOBER men need apply.
Swift Greek, March II, 1855. 1066-tf
EAOCUMENTS.-WEH HAVE A FEW COPIES OF
~ the documents printed for the last Legislature,
two large volumes, copy of which will be free of
postage on the receipt of 81.
holden & WILSON.
April %, 1855. a.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
An Incident OF the Flood.

The richest scene ha, came under our obser-
vaion duSiag The flood OF Tuesday last, occur
red in trout ot the drug store OF J B. Eskridge.
After the water had some A. hat subsidized from,
the streets, il was plainly visible that John Bas.
leycoln had been lesorted to in auplsness Ia
prevent harm from the unusual fl ,w ofcold wa.
Ter. To instance: A parcel Of public spirited
gentlemen in The exhuberanc soi ,her syrnya.
thy for Me-. Eskridye, en- aged the services of a
force engine to suck tbs water ont Of hiscelIar.
There are two handles; on eacn end ol The en-.
gine--one 10 be worked by persons Oh the ground
and the other by persons staining ON the body
Of the engine. One gentleman. 10 improve uB;
on the operation and keep his ieti off the damp
Garth, took his position with his fee, upon the
lower handle, which should DO worked from
the ground, and with his face 10 he gentleman
who was standing Oh the engine budy pnd
working with HE top hsndIesl wfsch both had
hold, commenced working the force engine TO
draac up The water. The water did aor seem
10 disappear sfom the cellar, ard upon witGess-
ing this, allhauds commenced work with dou !.
bic force. Every time the machinery was
brought up tho gentleman standing upon the
lower round, would 60 up Into the ali, his coat
tail coming down over his head and his heels re-
versin5 themselves. as he come do.n, he
could not light upon the round With his feet,
AID His Sims would strike the handle. l his
steam operation continued Until one mans sh ms
We rs pretty well skinned, aud all veto eS.
hausied They al finally concluded lhal il
v as a difficult matter TO suck up water win
orce engine--even with the assislauc, Of stsana
aud abandoned their work, with the rnei,.n.
choy reflection that cloves lahoIn had been
''lost.u
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
Ha,1isonburg in the Shade.

Our little neighber down the way has had
the last feather taken out Of her cap. She was
constantly swapping and snarling at the CITY Of
Stanton, and manifested the most jealous spr-
il Imaginable, at the idea Of Staunloli having a
Railroad, the cholera, and small rox while she
had neither. The only thing upon Which shs
could plume herself was the number and Jes.
truciveness Of her floods. Upsu these she stood
without a peer, and boasted and swelled, and
strulted, and turned up the whites Of her ~ es
as much as to say, ''you cant come it," MRS
Staunton. She felt secure and calm and proud
liz her own strength. Bat, alas and alack, fo,
all Corporation greatness and self-importancs. =
The city of Staun,on Lrhore tie jeers and
sibes Of the village Of Harrison burg until for
bearahce ceased 10 be virtue. I'ha Lion q,
her strength become aroused, and ia her exc i.
ted anger, she determined 10 show her little
was puffed up ard exceedingly exalted, a, The
idea Of sweeping off by her waters lew chick
en- coors, and bridges; and RECALLED herself upon
the idea, that all The world ana the rest of man.
kind, and especially the city oestauaton, woul |
feel wonderfully bad a, the vaslness Of her
floods. But shat tale is uufod.d in another
column of this paper. Lei Harrsonhurg rad
aud then haug her diminished head. Her flood.
are simply livulets BY The RIVER side, compared
TO The eispEt Of S,aunton OIL LIS, Tuesday,
Poor old MIS-. llarrisonburg, We feel soty fol
you III this your terrible bereav emen, For
goodness sake, rlo not stretch yourself to com
pete with Staunlon foods, in order TO regain
your standing, because i, you do, you nigh,
break something, ana that would be AWFUL
Indeed stauhlon is a'sreat and proud and an ad-
mired city. "Lons NAV she wave"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

or The recent destructive food, has proved
. most forcibe argument in favor of widening
and deepening the channel Of the creek run.
ing South Il rough the town. Much OF the
damage recently sustained along lhe course Of
this Creek might have been prevented by ell
larging the capacity OF the channel. The chan
mel is entirely too much encountered with bridg-
es, houses, &c; ard We thus, the committee ap.
pointed oy the Council at its meeting on W ednes.
pay morning, TO examine and report upon the
inproven ,nss necessary, will be particular
in looking into all tho causes and abuses.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

fsg- Hon. Wilson Shannon, Ex-Goyefnor
of Ohio, and member of the las, Congress,
who voted for the Nebraska Kansas-biIl,
has been appointed Governor Of Kansas,
vice Hon. j. l.. Dawson, declined. Mr..
Shanoh accepts the appointment, and will
proceed forthwith to the discharge of the
duties imposed by his trust. We have nc
apologies to offer for the unaccountable and
indie feasible policy of the Executive in
persisting in placing Northern man over
territory declared to be pro.slavery. We
cannot divine The wisdom The expediency
or policy Of the step. 1t is Incompetence
sible to us; and hence we shall await the re,
sult Of things.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

Ng- We call the attention OF our readers
to the advertising of the hating business
by Messrs. Duncan q Co, II is a business,
tor the want OF which our town has of late
months suffered some Inconvenience
From the speciments to be seen at the
Store Room OF Messrs. Duncan g. Co.,
we are inclined to think they understand
their business and can suit the fancy of the
most fastidous.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

U Il brule named @hanes McCulsn stab
bed his mother in Alabama, New York, With a
carving fork. Tho wound was very severe
and was inflicted on the left breast He Was an
der the influence OF liquor at the Tine The
police officers were attracted to the scene b,
the screams Vi the mother ami two lit,s children
The boy WAS arreste,S and confined 10 avail,
trial
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
Lol1isvi11e Plot

We publish on the first page Of to-day's
paper full account Of the disgraceful riot
which occurred at Louisville on the dav
OF the election-.he 9th. The account is
taken from the Courisr, an antl- Know
Nothing Wing paper. Tie statements
OF the Journal, the Know Nothing organ,
we do not publish. they detail pretty
much the same facts but endcavor TO
throw the responsibility upon the natural
ICED citizens. The Journa. admits, how
ever, or rather boasts, that the Know
Nothings took possession of the places of
voting early in the morning of Mcuday
before the voting commenced, with view
to recording The Know Nothing vote first
that Know Nothing voters were raised
over the heads OF the bystanders, and fore
ed TO the polls -and this was done because
the native citizen had better righ, to
vote than the naturalized citzen--that if
any class must be deprived of their votes,
il should be the naturallzed voters. These
admissions of the Journal are ample to
throw the responsibility Of the bloodshed
and butchery which resulted, upon the
Know Nothing party. They first assumed
the attitude Of hostiity-they first gave
cause Of complaint-and upon them mus,
rest the fearful odium Of having shed hu-
man blood, in order 10 defeat the ends of
justice, law and constitutional rig hts.
Truly, it is melancholy state OF affairs to
contemplate. Here, in the broad light Of
the nineteenth eentury-in country
which stands out as an example OF polite
al and religious freedom-whose laws and
whose policy have invited the oppressed
OF every tongue, to seek refuge and liberty
upon It's shcres-where freedom of con-
conscience, 81 speech aud Of pen, is the
great pillar Of the edifice-hele, in this
land OF the tree aid home of the brave
the nation has been shocked by one Of the
most brutal and disgFace!ul riots upon
record. Watcher the Know Nohings
first stained their hands III the blood oil the
naturalized citizen or not--whethsr tbs
patty in Louisville is directly responsible
for the horrible results of the election on
the 9th or not the. responsibility can be
safely charged upon the Knew Nothing
party Of the country, because 10 them is
traced the origin in this country of the
doctrine Of prescription because Of birth
and religion. This of ITSELF is SUI
ficient TO throw all the odium upon that
party. which may attach to the tIansac.
tons in Louisville. Had no, party been
built up and organized whose especial
mission is to oppose foreigners and aetu-
rallied citzens, the riot in Louisville
would never. have occurred. Riots, blood
shed and death arc the legitimate results Of
persecution. However handle maa ray
be, still there is fee ling natural TO every
heart-an impulse, the birth.Ight of the
freeman, TO resist oppression, and "a de-
iend guaranteed rights. When mep are
under the laws OF ,he country,
and become citizens, they have rights
winch are as dear to them as are GUS TO
us, and they should be respected, AM pct
Whenever the attempt IS made
10 violate them, such occurrences as thos
in Louisville may be expected as the leg, IL
nate results.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

STABBEp.-Some llau was stabbed. ard bad.
ly hur, on Wednesday night, in the South east
portion Of town, by scme one else, mot having
heard the names OF eiiher.) The wound was
Inflicted in the high, near an artery. Il was con-
sidered bad.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

AccIDEsr.-faul Scherer, youth a,ou, 10
or IA years old, and son oil John q Scherer.
while OFT cunning on Thursday, she's limse.s
saver ely On the left wriss The acciden, oc.
CURED while he was jumping over the fence
with the gun in his hand. I.,nay na b. nee :.
ces>ary 20 ampu'ate his hauAl. bul the hurt is
severe
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
Sketch Of the proceedings Of the Council ofthe Torn
Of Staunton.

August 18th 1855.
Present, N. X. Trout, Mayor, J. Brendeburg
Recorder, NJ. G. Hartman, S. MY ost, Il. w. Har-
dy J: n. woodward, ~ ). a: MEcClung, Aldermen, b.
I. p. Eskridge, Alderman, Ii. NJ. Bell and G. NJ .
Cochran, Councelmen.
Resolution was adopted directing the Street
Commissioners to proceed forthwith to repair the
damage done to the Streets and pavements of the
Town by the flood of water which occurred on Yes-
terday:-for the purpose of dcfraying the expenses
to be incurred, the Mayor was authorized to nego-
tiate loan of one thousand dolars--tn be- placed
in the hands of the Chamberlain. and be subject to
the order of the Street Commissioners.
Mcssrs. L. NJ. Taylor, J, Brandeburg and J. A.
McClung were appointed Committee to report the
probable cost of widening and deepening the Cree
running through the Town above the old Mill
On motion Of MIR. Taylor the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That whereas it is understood that the
President of the United States will be in Staupton
in the of few days. tho cordial Inequalities
of the Town be extended to the distinguished yisi-
tor and his suite.
On motion the Council adjourned.
yests, JAMES ?. PATTERSON, Clerk.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

t. We will give the full election returns
from the different States in which elections
have recently taken place, in our next issue. il
they are received by lha, time. The Demo
Gratis have carried n. Carolina, Tennessee,
Alabama and I'exas, and los, Kenuchy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

~ The weekly exhibit Of the New
York City Bank, ending the 13th shows
an increase Of $6 050,O in loans; $7l..
900 in circulation; and decrease OF
$4,000 specie, and $lSs, 900 in depos.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
PALSY OR PARALYSIS.

Thadeus Smith, Of Mndd Creek, farewell epunty.
Illinois, says: 81 had lost the my arm for more
tirely wthered away .4eaving nothing bat skim mus
Gle and bone. tried al the best doctsrs and all tho
rene dies could hear of, But they did no good j
Imminent, and few Bottles entirely carea me. And
my arm is strong and fesIy as the other, itis
also FIRST rate for barns sfrains and bruises
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
small Pox.

MEssRs. EDlToRs:-You can lhform
the public that there is no case Of Small
box in Staunton. Having had official
knowledge OF every case which has occur
red. | can, on reliable information, report
that VIZ are entirely rid of the disease.
N. X. TROUT, Mayor,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

~ Since the flood, our streets have plesen,
ed the appearance Of a work shoe. large num-
Der Of workmen being employed in repairing
the damages Everything in few days will
be "righ, sideup," and our CITY present its
usual appearance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

n5r We see it stated that destructive
freshet: occurred on Caok's Creek in Rock
ingham on Tuesday last ard that Mrs. +.
SINNERS, was drowned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
The Virginia Legislature and Hour Rule

The Virginia Legislature and Hour Rule
Every one " 10 has observed the dlspo-
sition of many members Of che Virginia
Legislature, to make themselves heard for
several hours, upon almost every question
which comes before that body, cannot
help being impressed with the Importance
OF adopting a rule that no member shall
speak more than one hour at one time.-
Especially is this necessary under the nev
Constitution, which limits the Legislature
to biennial sessions, and only ninety days
per session. The great mass Of business
which was left undone, tor wal; o: time,
at the last session, fully Convinced us OF
the Importance of this measure. There
arc those, probably, who will object, be-
cause they think it illibera, &c, but every
one must be convinced that the legislation
OF the State cannot be transacted in ninety
or one hundred and twenty DAYS. without
economisiag the time of that body. Ne
member of ordinary talents can lnleres, the
house for more than an hour, and many
would be considered wiser men if they did
not attempt to make a speech at all. N,
member can remain popular who indulge
| in fIeQuent long Speeches Wa thall fix
up the subject of the business Of tn,
next Legislature again, when we nav,
more time.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

ACCIDENT Mr.. John ttendren, met with
serious hurt on last Thursday. Before his of.
fee door the late flood lad torn up The pave
men, and washed a deep hole. As he was
abou, 10 step into his Office he fell into the ex.
cavation, dislocating his shoulder, cutting bis
hand and otherwise bruising himself.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

70 The late foreign news brings the intelli-
gence that extensive pre- araltns were being
made by the lilies for the attack on Sahasopoi.
|. was thought this eflor. would BIZ final New
loans were asked by the English and French
Governments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

@- The Texas election has resulted in
the return OF Pease. Democrat, as Govera
or OF the State. Mr.. Bell is re-. elected to
Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

VIM X. Galley has been appointed Pos, Mas
Ter al Mt. Crawford, Rockingham, yics P. A.
Clarke.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

t1- Five machinists OF Baltimore, have left
for Russia there 10 assume prominent, positions
on the Railroads in thatSCountry.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

&C. Harrsonburg is still crawling up,
she had another flood on Tuesday night.
Spur up nelghbor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
Agents for the vindicator

The following gentlemen are authorized and re-
suested to act as Agents for the Vindicator.
S. 8. Abney, ESQ.,, Barterbrook,
]. Taylor, ESQ.,, Waynesboro
Saml Koiner, Esq, koner s Store. ~%S
DR., Roberts, New Hope.
DIR. G. r. Harris, Mt. Sidney.
NJ. A. Koiner, ESQ.,, Long Meadows.
Jas. 7. Clarke Esq, Mt. Scion.
Andrew Cnedinst, Esq, Spring Hill.
We will appoint other agents as soon as we car
arm suitable for other sections ef.the county
In Monterey, Highland, VIM, W.Flemming, Esq,
the authorized agent of the Vindicator.
F. McNulty is the authorized agent for the Vim
dicator, at Meadow Dale, Highland county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

ARrHuR's HOME GAzErTE.--This peri
odical for September has arrived. freight
I'd with its usual amount Of excellent rrad.
inn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

From tie Hon. Peer Assard, Of ~ ojdss< -
tiers " ptiae,s.
1t gifes pleasure to a.J.u my testimony TO the
virtues Of your great medicine. One ei my hloodtd
horses lad sswellng the cap OF the knee about
and some that twas the jeint water from tho knee
and cou,a not be cured tried OH ce 3sr ON it, and
all the Hnim.nts and ointnents snd tney did no more
good than water then, by persuasion Of my frionds
tried II. G.. EarreHs Arabian Linmeat. xna wss
happy to iiae it take affect after few DAVIS and Il
finally cured the noble animal entirely think il il
decidedly the grestest hstinent for horses a. ~ei
al human 1esh, | ever knew.
fremont, Iase,cell CO., H., NayeA 1cth. 1910.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18


HEAlrn OF SrAUNToN.-Sma al! pox has
entirely disappeared from our midst
There is aut u single ease now under treat
ment. The Health Of the town was never
better, and the thorough cleansing given it
by the lcecnt flood, is likely to can.e il TO
so. The little villages Of Lexing-
ton and Charlottesville have been very in.
dustrous in circulating reports about the
dreadful state of the health of Stanton, in
order to stop great deal Of the travel TO
this place with themselves. AT one time
we learn il was seriously contemplated by
the denizens fthe hamlet of Lexington to
prevent the stages running from this place,
from stopping in or passing through that
little village. and such doubtless would have
been the case, had not the change furnish.
ed by the stage navel been the principal
funds brought to that town. 1t was
either the rlsk Of small pox or starvation
aud they preferred the former, as the lesser
Of the two evils. There is no unusual
sickness in this place now--all vistige Of
small pox-save few dents in the ph,zes
OF some of our iriend.-have disappeared
We trust therefore that the travelling pub
lie will avail themselves OF the excellen
comforts Of our splendid hotels; and the
benefit Of our pure mountain air BY max
| ing short so;ourn with us.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

0s- The Wings Of Vermont have nom
mated John Wheeler Tor Governor, and
Isaac T. Wright for 1t. Governor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
The most extraordinary discovery tho World isaAs
treat Arsssan Re~eey for han asd Bso.G
II. &. FAEIEgl3,


This truly great medicine still goes on, sns sornc
disease, and suaehing many poor pow erl sss sics
from the grave. BY its powerfully stimulating
penetrating and anodyne qualities it restores tho uss
its singular power Of reproducing the synovial fluid
joint water it cures all diseases of the joints viii
surprising rspiity. gor rheumatism, and Affection
of the spine and!eea, it has proxed itself spsc;Ae
and for affections Of the lungs liver and kineys.
is Almost valuable aud powerful auxiliary; also d. al
diseases OF the glands, serofala, goitrc or sweIlcd
nesk etc., etc. AID indeed for liNost any disease
where an external applications reaared this msdt-
cine stands unparalleled. Spraas bruises, cramps.
wounds chilblains, burns, etc, are speedily cured
by it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18
A Sharp Duff.

As we stated few weeks since, puff
ing goes by favors." Ii is no ordinary oc-
casion, when we write puff. Whenever
our "grey goose" traces The lines which
render aman and his business conspicuous,
there is something behind the curtain,-
We desire now. TO make this half cent quill
discharge all obligation TO the amount Of
two dollars 1t IS simply this: Our excel
lent fliend W. Fl. Waits. Esq: Of the finn
of Watts and Richards, has presented us
with one of the bes, pocket knives that
has fallen under our eyes fol some lime
1t is about the incest editorial aid we have
had Tor some time, and OF course We feel
".en thousand thanks more or less. But cur
friends good qualities and good knives. are
not all lie can boast. Hard Ware, from
needle to crow-bar, including Pistols,
Rifles. shot guns, blunderbusses, and every
other article made out of iron or steel, the
lirm Of Waits & Richards. can supply 10
those who want. Who doubts it. Ii any
hard heated wretch has the eif'rontery to
doubt the verac,tv OF an editor, he had
better test themaltrr by caling at the
aforesaid firm in Stanton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-08-18

Holloway's PiHs are an excellent Family Med icins
and recommended to all sufferers with diseases q
these wonderful Pills have naturally made them an
universal favorite with the citizens Of the Union AZ
well as to the inha btans Of all other parts Of tho
world, as they are the best and safest remedy for
all disorders Of the liver and stomach and to the
bilious sufferer they aIcnralnable. 1t is undisputa.
bly, admitted that these P,s have never been known
dance with the directions xhfch accompany each
box