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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

LIVING IN IowA.-A Virginan who emigra-
ted from Greenbrier county to Iowa, write. TO
the GreenbIier Era from Iowa CITY rs follows !:
81 have contracted for a larm, ~ miles West,
ofthe city, containing 200 acres-50 of which
is good ,lmber-4o acres in cullivalion-wi
good spring-a small creek-a hewed log
house, and some out buildings OIL it. for $40 per
acre-said to be a great bargain. The farm is
beautifully situated, and AS rich Ito Use all Iowa
phrase)ss ''any land out doors can oo.h II pro-
dnced aboulk 1000 bushels of corn this year.
with scarcely any cultivation, besides wheat,
oats, buckw heat, potatoes. &c. There lisa vast
exen. Of osen prairie adjacent to ii. which can
be bought for SIS pei acre. There are good
openings here tor mechanics-espeeially bull
ders--waees high, and living, except rents,
about he same as in Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
The Legislature and Banking.

The subject of Banking will doubtless
claim much Of the attention OF the Virgin.
ia Legislature this winter. There is scarce
ly doubt now but that the old Banks will
Sc re.chartered, notwithstanding the ur-
gent appeals of the Examiner and Enqui-
rer in behalf of the indepe ndent Banking
system. We trust such will be the result
Of the action Of the Legislature. This is
no time 10 be changing the basi. Of our
monetary operations. 1t il u critical June
ture in our finances. We are aware thatsohs
jections ma, be urged to :he old 81 sten, but
i, is a model in comparison with the new
or independent system. Banks are evils,
whether necessary or not, is question for
discussion. The country would be much
better oli'-the people would be more
prosperous, and trade established upon d
firmer and more reliable basis, without
them. They encourage pecuation-cre-
ate business upon false capital-which
finally results in loss to and sometimes the
ruin OF the honest aud unsuspecting. Ii
this be true OF d few Banks, how much
more disastrous would it be of maa,? Is
tablish The general Banking law, and we
will have them springirg up in every
town--such as the Trans. A Ileghany aud
the kanawha Banks. State stocks will
flood the country, aud OF course, by the
amount Of competition become greatly de-
preciated. 1t would be paper currenry
with paper basis. II our internal i'm
provements can only be completed as has
been urged, by the establishment of such
a system, let them remain as they are, till
doom's day. l, would be a splendid ope-
ration to iuin the people to buhd the Rail
roads
We trust that the conservative aid prac.
teal sense Of the members OF the Legisa-
tuTe will at once repudiale any PROPOSE.
ton which contemplates refusing the old
Banks 10 be re.chartered, and the estab-
lishment OF the Independent Banking sys.
TEN. 1t is measure akin to that other
iniqu:ty proposed by the Governor in his
messase--the repeal Of the usury laws
Then, indeed, would Mony be King, and
the poor made 10 suffer under more ty-
ranhlcal oppression than does the Serf of
Russia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
Earn Enrnf.

The Barn and Stable OF Capt. J. A. Har-
man living about 2 miles east 1f Stanton,
was consumed by fire ON last Saturday
night BY extraordinary exerlions, allthe
live stock was saved. With great difficult
ty and labor. the Corn-Crib was also saved
ia which was $500 OF $500 worth Of corn.
J he slaves belonging to Capt. H., worked
like heroes, aid manifested as much cen.
eern IN extinguishing the flames as Mr..
II. himself. HIS negro woman. as did all,
!abofed with untiring energy, by which
means, much valuable property was saved.
The Gre was the work OF an incendiary;
strong suspicion rests upon certain NE.
gro, we understand.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

The Weston Herald, HOSTS the Buchanan
flag, for the next Presidential contest; and places
Ii. A. Wise, on the ticket, for Vice President.
The Valley Democratic announces in favor oil
r. Nj. I. Hunter, as the Democratic candidate
for thai high office. We are decidedly in iayer
of Mr.. Buchanan, and shall at no disan, day,
place his name allhs head of our columns. MIR.
Wise is the Governor elect CT Virginia. Lee,
him serve his time out, without adding his
brain with notions Of the Presidency aud Vice
prssde4ex
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

Holloway's 0iatn,snt and Pills, an unfailng Rem
edy for Scrotulous Sores-The eldest son OF Antho-
ny Barnet, aged II, of Galveston Texas, was an
awful sufferer, with scrofulous sores on his limbs,
the parents took him to several doctors, and did all
in their power to alleviate him, he only became
red Of bad leg by Holloway's Ointment and Pills,
took the child under her protection, stating she
would try what effects few weeks residence with
her would do, no sooner had she got him at her
Pills, they soon caused an improved appearance in
the child, and after using them about ten weeks,
every symptom Of his disorder had vanishelt like
snow before the sun,-euch is tho power OF these
swonderful remedies They will ass cure all disor
ders OF the sEe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
The Vote for Gnvornor.

The General Assembly on Friday last
concluded the coun: of the votes foI Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney
General. The aggregates viii be found
below. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Wise's
majority is 1921. This result takes some
thing from the losses of the loving side in
the betting of the last spring, which, it
Will be remembered, was pretty free
There were a good many bets on 10000
majority. The following is the report OF
the Joint Committee:
The joint committee appointed to add
up the votes for Governor. Lieutenant
Governor and Attorney General, and as
certain the result. submit the following re-
port:
The whole vote
For Governor is-For Henry A. Wise. So 275
For Thos. S. Flournoy 1884
Majority for Henry A. Wise, g.o21
Tor Lit. 10Y. ls-Fof Elisha w. McComas, So, sos
or James nj. Ii. Beale, 7l,512
= Majority Tor Elisha w McComas, II 1886
For Attoy General is-For W. =. Bocock, So 1858
For John N. Pa,tcn, 7l,57s
Majority for Willis p Boeock, IL 1888
HARRISON b. T0MLIN, Com. of House.
HENRY w. THOMAS, Com. of Senate.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

Cody, for January has been received
We hesitate not to say, that, in our opinion
II is the most handsomely gotten up num-
BIER ever issued from the American Press.
The steal engraving, "Our Farther who
art in Heaven" is the most life. like rep
resentalion OF childish innocence, and ma
ternal devotion we have ever seen.-
These are my Jewels. lis another superb
engraving"
Price of Cody for one year SO. Now
is the time to subscribe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

GG- A son Of Mr.. J. II. Poweison, resi-.
ding near Romney, IN Hampshire county,
accdentily shot himself whilst hunting
on the 4th inst.-the whole load passing
up along his vest. through his shirt collar.
entering his neck. and coming out OF the
back Of his neck--killirg him instantly,
10 we learn from til. Inlelisencer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

o. The pay OF the Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives is SIG per day.
The public printer gets SIS, 900, exclusive
ofpaper. The clerk gets $4,000, with
perquisites, which make the Office worth
about $4,000. He has a patronage 10
dispense of$13, 220.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

W@Se The news from Kansas is still war;
like. The Governors official proclams-
ton has been received, calling upon the
militia, and law and order citizens, to assist
in enforcing the laws. Civil war seems n-
eytable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

Red Boo. Smith, the famous rascal, who was
caught, several years ago in Richmond boxing
up negroes TO send North, and who was sent to
the Penitentiary for the crime, has been de-.
'ected in that lnstitu ion, practieing some of his
tricks. He heretofore was foreman in the Boot.
and Shoe department, and had won the esteem
OF all BY his exemplary department.. Hence
forth he Will lie closely confined.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

o. Wenotiee that Humphrey Marshall,
of Kentucky has cast his vote on various
ballots for John S. CARL sic, OF Virginia,
for Speaker of the House of Representa-
lives. MIR. &. is the clone star" of Know
Nothingism from Virginia. Mr.. Carlisle
has cast votes throughout. for Nr Walk,
Of New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

9s- The Democracy, in the contest for
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives,
have stood like wall" Nothing has
disturbed their noble purpose to stand to
the end to their noble leader. Their con-
duet showA what men will do when they
are contendlng for principle. What Dem
ocrat is not proud Of his party aad their
in Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

AccIDENT.-James Ford. came near
losing his life the other day. while bias
ting in all ice-house. Three blasts went
off before he could get out, and wonderful
to tell, Mr.. +. received only several slight
flesh wounds,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

:. o. Pennsylvania Commercial Institute
York Pa. offers uaequalIet Inducements
to all who wish to acquire It Borough bus.
mess education. The chahc, of getting a
good situation through Messrs. White g.
Eppley's aid is easily worth thrice tae
tuition. See card.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

" We call the attention Of the public 10
the advertisement Of F. A. Davis & Co. Mir. d.
has just returned from The North. with beau.
tiiul assortment OF Ladies and Children shoe s
Give him a call
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

0o- We have been up to The eyes in sassen.
gers, backbone, land spare ribs, Tor the past lew
weeks. Our country friends have no: for
COTTON US. We're living high, now at their
expense. Pile on The agony, friends. Well
try and bear up under il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

LATEST FROM WAsnlNoToN.--Up to the
hour OF going to press, these had been no
speaker elected BY Congress. Our dates
are to Thursday evening. The last ballot
was, Banks, Black Republican, l04--
Richardson, national Democrat, ~. Fall
Ter Whig, 38-scatterlng II. There is no
telling when the House will organize.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
. child was found a. the door OF A dwelli

a child was found at the door OF dwelling
IN Rochester, N. Y. few nights since. A
paper was found in the basket in which the
child lay, which reads thus: "a stranger-a
child OF sorrow, but not of infamy. Heed its
cries and take good care of it. No one will
ever cal for It," 1t was taken in and adopted
BY the family a, whose door it was left.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

"S'raws show which way the wind blows.n
The bill to repeal the Tree banking law, and the
bill 10 suppress the circulation of small notes
in Tennessee. have both passed the Senate Oh
the third reading.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
" Marx Downey, the Irish Fish Inspe

u Marx Downey, the Irish Fish Inspector
who, through Mr.. Arylett, SO CALAMITY aud
generously offered to resign his place for the
benefit Of any particular individual, who was
hungering and ,hirs,ng after Office, abou.
these diggings. has resigned, and MIR. Wilson
appointed his successor. Procrastnatton, has
knocked a fat fshy office GU, Of the hands
of fshy office seeker
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

Senator Weller, has brough, with himas a
present from the people Of California to Seua-
tor Rusk, OF Texas, a beautiful gold headed
cane, valued al $500.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

GOr A revival OF religion has been progress.
ing in the NJ. L. Church, of this place, under
he pastoral charge of the Rev. Mr. Hank-
A number Of persons have been seekers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

eTSee the advertisement Of l. Rowe, j., Of
0ys,ers. He sells the incest we nave ever seen
IN this market. They arc put up in gallon and
hslf gallon kegs, and packed in ice.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

C. The Dispatch says tina. five dollar
note on the Valley Bank, was passed upon a
merchant, in Richmond the other day for $50
The figures had been taken from the fifty and
dexlerously affixed to the corner OF The five
We advise onr readers to keep sharp look
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

IT, Five members OF the u. S. Senate from
Inc Southern States, heretofore national Wings.
have transferred themselves 10 the Democratic
party.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
Z. correspondent Of tho Baltimore Sun, under
dale OF New York, December s, saws:

AT ST, Paul, Minnesota, the Mississippi
was considered closed on the Ped OF Novem-
berthe mercury having fallen TO loo above
zero. In recapilulating the business Of he
season, the Pioneer shows that 6o boats ran 10
That port, which is an average Of 80 over the
previous year; and the total number OF ar rivals
was $50; an increase OF 3l5. Seighs common
ced 10 run Nov. 29;h.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

A movemen, is on foot in The Texas Legis-
lalure, to instruct Senator Houston Out Of his
seat because Of his anti slavery views.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

Losr.-We refer our readers TO the adj.
verusemeLt Of Fur Cuff LOST. A liberal
reward will be given tae finder.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

" We are still much in need Of Wood. -
We trust our Subscribers, will remember this
and bring es SOHO fol hwi$h.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

TT We regret that tho late hour at which the
Masonic tribute of respect to Mr.. Breckinridge's
memory, and the length of the eloquent and beauti
full eemarks of the Worthy Master, Col w. II. Har-
man, prevent their insertion in our paper this week.
1t will afford us pleasure to inser. tAom in our next
issue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

u Our friend Alexander, Of the Charlotts.
vile JefIersonian, has tire a!ed his excellent pa
per to new dress. We are glad to see such
evidence Of prosperity. Alexander deserves all
the encouragement he gets, and wv zee as much,
because he publishers one Of The best country
pa pers in the State
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

The Chicago Democrat OF Tuesday save
that moman arrived in ,ha, place few days
previous with the dead body Of her husband.
which she was taking east for burial. On the
route she fell in with young man, and, on the
arrival Of the cars al Chicago, they went offio-
gether, leaving The dead body Of the husbsad
in the depot, where it has remained since.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

w. Up to Thursday evening theue had ben -
organization of the Lower House Of Congfess, Shd
but lrls prospect for sach crganization.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

The Metropolitan was thronged last evenias
with the wit, wealth, and fashion of our me
tropolis, TO celebrate the nuptials of Edward n
Law ance, Esq, of Flushing, son Of the lals
Judge Lawrance, and Miss Hannah Nickls.
daughter Of the Hon. H. Micke, formerly Mar
or OF the city, A large company some 500,
composed Of many distinguished persons from
different sections Of the Union, were present.
including Hon. 4. J. Walker. ex-senator Dick
lnson, and Thos. f. Meagher. To day. Mra
Z. W. Lawrance gives the party an entertain
ment, and over ono Thousand tickets have been
issued. Next week lhei, will be another nai.
rage Of one OF our mos. distinguished bellies 10 Q
gentleman fran South Carolina.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

FATAL AccipENT.-Mr. John Barry, an
Irishman. was killed on Friday last. by fall
ing from cart, while hauling manure from
town TO the farm Of Capt. J. A. Hartman. He
was a rober and industrious man. and had the
confidence and esteem Of his employers, where
ever be worked. He leaves small family in
very INDECENT circumstances.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
S9.5OO.00o

IS, 5UO,0Uo
Thisis our estimate Of wha. the public
may expect to be appropriated II anything
is appropriated at all. We hand out the
schedule to the people. and shall reserve
the expression OF our own opinions until u
can be done with more effect than now.-
We have no desire thus early to Aout the
red cloth in the bulls face Examiner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

"As honest men attend and hear
The serious fact-the times are dear;
Who owes bill, tits just as clear
As starlight in the Winter.
That he should come without delay,
That's if he can-that bill to pay,
And ere he puts his purse away,
"Fork over" to the Printer"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15

The election of U. 5. Senator to serve
8 years from the 4th Of March, 1857, in
obedience TO the joint order OF the House
Of Delegates, came off last Saturday, and
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27
{" Great Cave Of Cheat RlYer.n

We suppose from the following par
agraph, which I'VE copy from the Hardy
Wing of the 10Th inst, that a Gaze of
considerable size has been discovered
and explored somewhere near the head
of Cheat River. We should like to
know more about it. Will the editor of
the Whig intimate to Prof. Jordan our
wish to see the pamphlet? We do not
know his address.
"We are indebted to the politeness
of Professor Geo. Jordan, for copy of
a pamphlet from his pen, descriptive of
the "Great Cave of Cheat River" of
which the Professor has just made a
very thorough and int. esting explora-
ton. The style of the pamphlet, both
in its descriptive and reflective features
is eminently taking and original, and
cannot fail to interest and fasten the
attention of the reader. Prof. Jordan
has furnished rich treat for the curl
Gus concerning the doings of dame Ma
ture in her cavernous homes. The au-
thor offers handsomely illustrated I'd
edition of the Narrative, at the low
price OF quarter per copy"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27
TRIAL FOR MURDER.

Isaac Bibbee, charged with killing his own
father in Jackson county, several months
slnces, was tried at the late term of Jackson
County Circuit Court, aud found guilty, his
term OF imprisonment being fixed at two
years and six months. The cause OF the &C,
was liquor, both being drunk at the time. -
The deceased quarreIed with his son be.
cause he brought him less liquor from a
nelghboring grocery than he had ordered,
aud struck the accused several tmes, where.
upon he returned the blow, from tho OF.
lee, at which his father died.
II would be a difficult task for liz 10 saw
which Is really the mos, culpsbe party.
The man who struck the blow, or the man
who sold him The liquor, which in reality
did The deed. We suppose there is no law
which can reach that rumseler's case ON
earth; but il there is justice in high heaven
his pathway TO the grave should be cursed
with The remcm btance OF having caused The
death OF the heed and the life. long wretch.
edness Of the res: Of tina, family, and in the
next world that murdered fathers presence
should haunt his soul ihrosgh all e,easi,y.---
PARK NsNs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Atlantic arrived a.
New York early yesterday morning.
The news is of some Interest, esnec.
tally with regard To comme, cial matters.
Active movements arc going on in tho
Crimeu. Prince Gor,schaEoff's army
was sh,eatened by large forces of the al.
lies coming from Eupatoria. He how.
ever reports on the Sd October thar an
Intellectual movement had been made a.
ga'nst his left flank. The allied flee,
had sailed on a secret expedition. sun.
posed to be either against Nicolaietf or
Odessa. The position of the latter il
we'll known. Nicolaieff is one of ,he
most important fortified towns OF South.
efn Russia. and from its position and
nearness to the line of the Dneiper. the
great river Of Southern Russia, would
be likely to become the centre Of ono.
lations should the Russians be driven
from the Crimea. They were however
making preparations tomert the coming
campaign in the Crimea with yigor.S
ihe Gear was ut Odessa, whence he had
Issued an address to his army. The
allies were making preparations to de-.
stroy what remained of Sevastopol.
There are again rumors of trouble
between the king of Naples and the
western powers. King Bomba seems
to have returned to his bad practices
and Russian proclivities, and England
and France are again indignant. The
food question was still creating serious
excitement among the people of France
and Germany.
The commercial advices announce an
other rise in the rate of discount by the
Bank ofEngland-the rate now being
o. per cent. Consols had fallen to S7a
ana the commercial uneasiness had de-
pressed cotton. The quotations for -four
are about the same as reported by the
previous arrival, but it was in better re-.
quest.--Bait. Amer,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27
The Daily American Democrat.

This is the title of new daily paper
published in the city of Baltimore, and
edited with marked ability, spirit and
independence by Hugh r. Peasants,
Esq, late of Richmond. The Demo
crat is first rate newspapcr---a rela-
bic commercial adyiser-andin politics
very bold, fearless and able advocate
of the American principles. Besides
this, in the attractlvcncss Of its typo
graphical execution, it is not exccllcd
by any daily in the Monumental city.
1t is published by the "American Pub
fishing Association" at the low price
Of -Four Dollars a gear, IN advance.-
Address Abram Requa, Museum Build
ings, Baltimore.
Gag~ For the courtesy of an invalu-
bic exchange, the publishers will please
accept our thanks.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27
Nay Since IL has transnircd that

HaD~ Since it has transpircd that
Arnold Plumcr is minority Canal
Commissioner in Pcnnsylvania-the
popular vote being largely against him
although elected over the American
candidatc-thc Democratic rooster I"
has Gained his feathers and shut his
throat, awaiting a moro convenient sea-
son for "crowing." 1t is thought the
news from California stuck in his
craw,' so that his growing procliyitics
were orfully put out'n tune!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-10-27

BA- Read the article occupying the
first three columns of our first page,
on "the Catholic Faith" 1t is from
the pen of the Rev. DR.. Bond, editor
of the n. Y. Methodist "Advocate
and Journal" and like all of his writ
ings it possesses pungcncy and point
edness peculiar to its author. The ar
ticle will not readily be answered, for
it can firmly withstand the Anticipated
sophisms with which the Roman priest
hood and literati are wont to parry the
shafts of truth in this day of invcstiga-
ton into theirprofcssions ndpractices.