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SPRING GOODS---1S5G.
j. F. BuRCHARD g. CO.. AUGUSTA, GA.,
Broad St., Opposite Masonic Hall

80 80 ~ ~ NoNDt)- lc,JO.
j. F. BURCHARD & CO., AUGUSTA, GA,
Broad St., Opposite Masonic Hall,
4 RE now receiving IN unusually .h,;.,.
~ variety OF
SPRING DRESS FABRICS.
which they arc selling at The very lw.st ,,r;-
ccs possible, and to which the #t,.u,i,n nf ,r,r.
chaser, Is very cordially and Respectfully invi-
ted. Their stock embraces the following, a.
inong others, of Fr'n"h EngiiSh and ;torrr;,uu
productions. part:cniar attention * asked TO
ia'u&!i, i."vn. Sryd"uN, L;chcr * Cos manu-
tacLurc of Hombazincs, challcs, dcloincs
harcg"<, :,r"n:i,lin"<. ,tc. Tlirrn Il N;lI;,rT.
black and c"!orri cnallirS lrnr.-uisc x.;j
b"ra.r, anI tissues.
PRINTED GuOD>.-itcnhacl,, Eocchlipks,
Pc:rnls, h"iiiian'"S, canbric*, iaconcts, lawns.
"rgan'ir* "i:d hcr"grS
Paris black silks, superior qualities;
Paris rich fancy silks
F"u,!anl;, very handsome:
French and English Calicocs Of Stein.
bach's l!"gles M"niri,hs d Norton's;
Gases Of Gin-hn,nS. black nn.l fancy, al prices
'rinfed cia!ii"s and brra.c delaincs, from low
priced I" very rich;
American lawns and .nu:!ins;
ta'c"rS, low price and fast colors :
UOE.SEh'kEpINti GOODS.
Richardson's. 5. Linens. and other makers. u
very fall assortment i'll nll varieties for shirt
ing. sll"ciin-, pillow easing Nc., dc. bir.lscyc
diapers, Scotch ditto. t"wcing and towels.
Turkish Bath .er. window drapcrv, lace and
muslin. .tc.. hr.
Summer Goods for ;c:ltlrmcn and BOYS, in
Liner: '!rlii::s cr, c":t"naGrS Of all sorts vest
'n@S, spring :Si:erc< cash'ncrctt Irab etc, &c.
DOMESTIC GOODS,
an uHrivalrd assortment Of shcctinys and
,llrtIn-S. brown and h!cachc'l, from 81 To I2-.t
width anal i,"n the lowest priced to the finest
English and american nlik,s.
PLANTATION GOODS.
of every S"i: anal kind, considered desirable
I" have. lay the r"r bale. In addition to
the above We have III" very finest assortment
"f collars, i.ar"s and Eribr"iderics in general,
TO be found probably in the state
}. +. BtRCiIARD & CO.
May :, 1896. 52-ly
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N!!;| i az Invention l.v which IL lar.r l,nr.
t!"n "t III" power Of the horse is render
"d available than by any other arrangement
known. ltS n:irtS are few and simple, not La
b'c 10 dcr:n-cn"nt, reality adjust cI for work
ing. and with ordinary care very durable and
efficient.
Th" Machines are manufactured with great
"Eac;n'"'s AMI all precisely alike, ;" L;at ia
case :.r" should hc hr"i:cm VIC can always
lrs,ish Il li"' Z t" replace it.
1t Is designed for on. or two horses, and
can be- uScl for Il great variety of wnri, there.
by sa>!n" Il lar" amount If Labor. cXIcIlsc
ANIL va.uab!" ti,c 90 The Farmer, Mechanic and
others.
Hy reason -! it, portability the owner can
readily i"ca'" j: wherever Il may suit his bus.
iE"+~. II can l' E<".l tn good advantage. for
driving cotton gins. tlrcshin:: ma chimr< circu-
lar. or other :awS, planning and other machines
for working wood driving mills of various;
kinds, for rrinin" grain, paint, .tr, s,raw.cu.-
:rrS. c"ri!-s!'",l""$, latlr:; Grind st"mcS, .tc,
an'' for "'!"r''i"-, washing. pumping wac" for
"a't!" irrigation, or draining, and all other
purposes /" which 81 Horse Power is adopted.
We also keep the laos: approved Spike and
!'"atrr TlltE>!iE:tS, wl:c!. can be driven bv
the above Powers.
FAN MILLS, for Hand or Horse Power.
SMUT MACHINES Grain Cradles, Betting.
dc.
SCOTS LITTLE GIANT Corn and Col,
Mills. CARMICHAEL IL BEAN.
N'o''rS I" U"r'!~nr", rut'cry n"a .iyrirultu-
r"l MYJ'mrnfs,
Au,rIlstu On Nav 1Sif - rn
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-02

' N u N 81 'E..' r.'
Tho Finest ever offered in this market!
With great number and variety of other
articles not mentioned. To! all of which wo
invite attention. r faasg Ffsr.. ~
Abbevllc G. L., May /, 1861 &c s.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1856-05-02
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL
IMPLEMENTS!
Maehinists' and Builders Materials!
HARDWARE, Cutlery, AND HOUSE FIR.
NISlTlNG G0DDS!!!

y W. have now in store, and will =
S - continue I" keep II large nssort-
~ ln"nt of the MOST APPROVED
AGRlt; i.Tl RAJ IMPLEMENTS, for
Southern Sc
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
..yvbo is the Rev. D. A. Snow 20

Under the above caption we penned an
article several weeks since derogaloEy to
what wc would consider the character OF
th,a gentleman. II was based upon the
fact that number of the campaigp New
York Tribune" addressed TO this gentle
man, accidentally fell into our hands. The
paper contained the most obnoxious senti-
mems TO the South, aud in our opinion,
were such as 10 brand it as incen-
diary. Taking this view OF the subject,
we endured after the "Rev. d. A. Snow. I"
and urged the people Of his vicmaee 10 do
likewise, and learn whether he was Il
svmpathiser with Greeley, or was of
No1thern extraction. Several of our CO.
tempora,ies took up the subject, and IN
like feeling with that manifested by our
selves, wish to know who this "Rev. ID.
A. Snow" was. 1t seems that from such
comments the whereabouts Of The Rev.
gentleman has been found. lle resides in
Pulaski county, and, according to the
Western Star, is ViIginian by birth, and
a minister in an orthodox church. This
NAV all be SO, and doubtless is. but really
we do no: like the idea Of any man in
Virginia. mush less minister having
directed to him such paper as the New
York Tribune. The article we first wrote
was entirely Hypothetical in its character
10 which no one could take offence, unless
he were really guilty. We believe from
what we have seen and head, that the
Rev. gentleman is not an eniissary of the
Niger Wolshippers, but has been jmpos-
ed upoh by Greeley. This much we
voluntarily add TO what we have hereto
fore said about the rev. ID \. Snow
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
10 pIeaaure seekers.

4he season is approaching when per-
sons from the more Southern States, and
from the Eastern portion Of this State,
will seek the inyigorating and heal;h-giv-
lug zephyrs OF our mountain towns aud
springs. To those who prefer the society
Of town, while they at the same time have
all the benefits which are incident 20 The
pure mountain air of the Srnngs, we
would recommend Staunton, as combining
more facilities for pleasure and health than
any other town ii Western Virginia.
Inc Hotels here are not surpassed in the
state Of Virginia for the style in which
taey are kept, or for the accommodating
disposition invariably manifested in their
management. The Virginia. b. MeClaDg
81 Peyton, the American. by A. N.
Breckenridge, assisted BY J. N. Wood
ward, and the National, by W, ]. Hunter
& Co., stand deservedly among the best
Hotels of the State, and present all The
conyeniences and comforts the most fas--
tidious could wish. Then the splendid
seeneries which feast the ego from every
hill top-the noble institutions OF charity
and learning. the genial hospitality of one
| OF tie wealthiest and most intelligent peo-
pie in the State, lend additional fascna-
ton to the stranger who may select the
town over the county for the sumner re-
creation. Then, within a few hours ride
OF Stanton, gush from the bosom of the
earth, waters of almost every medicinal
property. The Augusta Springs, now be-
ing greatly improved by the enterprising
proprietor, &C. Kinney, ESQ., offer all the
advantages, not only of the sulphur, bu
OF the Alum and the Chaly bea.e. Then
there is the BLACK Rock" Springs by Mr.
Falconer, which contains waters of grea,
virtue. and present mountain scenery
unsurpassed for its beauty and picturesque.
ness. Weyers Cave is also within few
hours ride Of Stanton, one of the greatest
natural curios;tes Of the world. The
proprietor has made every arrangement
for the accommodation Of large number
| of visitors. With these combined advan-
tages. we earnestly hope many visitors
Will throng our romantic mountain city
this summer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
Col. Hsrnan

e. The Spectator and the American are
greatly disturbed about the election of
Coroner, and are anxious as to the man
who should be voted for. We would sug-
sest to CUR dearly beloved couple of the
Spectator. and the Quack Medicine En-
yoy Of the American that they call Con-
Tention OF the Great Americap party, and
nominate candidate. 1t is all important
for the preservation Of The organization Of
the party, the success Of It's principles. and
the downfall Of the Pope of Rome, and
the rest OF the dem furriners."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

A FAcr.-The resolution of the late
Know Nothing Convention, which de-
nounced the Nebraska Bll, was drawn
up by A. II. II. Stuart. Mr.. Stuart was
u member of hr. Fillmore's Cabinet.--
Mr.. Fillmore signed the bill organizing
Oregon 1erri!ory, which bill contains The
very same classe. word for word, that the
Know Nothing ressoiu.ion denounees in
the Kansas, Nebraska BIZ Who's right.
Mir. Stuart as the Secretary, or Slr. Stuart
as the retired" statesman More aHon.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
HRoor-BsclS &C.


We have not the space nor the time
TO reply as we should TO lubberly, illog-
zeal aud ungrammatical article in the
American of to-day, under The caption
"Americans of Augusta" The party in
tolerance which pervadcs the entire edi-
toral, however, cannot but prove an anti
dote to the poison the writer would ia in
to instil into the minds Of the honest voters
Of the county. One sentence reads, ''Fhcy
have provoked the contest and il they are
wersted IL the fight they have themselves
10 blame for it,"
When our Dry River Diplomatic penncd
this sentence, he knew tull well that il
was not SO. The Democratic party have
provoked no contest On the CONTRARY
they have expressly declared, through
their organ, that such is not the case-that
party has oothlng to do, and should have
uo;hing to Go with the election OF Com
monwealtb'y Attorney; ana we defy the
Raow Nothing party to point to one sin
lgie act or sentence which just!hes The
| charge. h as..-..
| Again. "Innumerable falsehoods and
roor-backs will be resorted to, but Ameri.
caas, heed them not" Let us see which
party has resoIted to roor. backs, In one
portion of the county IT is represented thai
Col. Hartman said in one of his speeche4
that every X. Nothing was mean CROUCH
TO "steal chichens.' In another that he
| (Col Harman) is not q gentleman. In an.
other, that he IS drunkard, In another
that he said he would not believe Kno,t
Nothing o. oath Yet in the face Of thi.
utter uniairness and want of gentility or
the part of a few of the opponents of Co
Hartman, Americans are warned against
"roor backs" VIII the people endorse
these vile ISLANDERS By voting against Co
Harmah on next Thursday? viii they
stigmatize him as drunkard, and no gem
tleman by their votes at the polls? We
cannot think so. They have too high 6
sense of self-respect to permit such gros;
falsehoods to 60 unrebuked. Col Hartman
has proved himself faithful and efficient
officer, and it remains to be seen whether
the intelligent voters of Augusta county
VIII put him down because he has so faith.
fully served them. Let every man who re-
specs the dignity ard the honor of the
elective franchise show his appreciation o
his trust by casting his vote without refer
ehee to party lrammeis, or the appeals Of
party slaves.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

TO- We neglected. last week, to notice
an article in the American in reference to
"facts" we stated in our paper OF the 26,h
of April relating to the different off,
GERS in the Institutions at this place, &c.
The American shifts the issue, and does
not pretend to retutc our "facts." The
charge was that the Democratic party was
proscriptipe in this county. We denied
it, aud produced the most conclusive evi.
dence to sustain our position. That
evidence was .}acts--lNeoNr RovER4lnLg
FACTS. The allusioa 10 she removal Of s.
i, Brown, Esq. fFom the Directory Of the
Central Road, affords another occasion to
establish that Col. Harman is not a pro-
scriptive Democrat. Gef. Hartman went
before the Board of Public Works fo;ce
to prevent that removal. Il is useless.
however. to further discuss this subject
Tue people have doubtless made up their
minds in relation to ii before this, and will
vote without reference to tLe poli.ieg Of
Col. Hartman.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
- 49,
flar tho IiaGicn.ar.

MEssns FprTo1s~-Tho B++or,rs M III, r.,.t az a.
ATneriea,, t,rder Ia no., ,,t - -, 90 % e
nf EttSrne or t6 Cor, 70. y ~ liio eleetioh
| is VIII calculated IN reil. elet ~ - '','g
oF tho most serious c5araeter il, ta - i
! conservative man of whatever party. II this,lsr,
| in rractice Is sanctioned bt ~ 3a,ria ~ !,
where Is IL 10 stapY If NOT ehecieh 81 49, - ''
ere long md its way into tie electg,, of is,t
CLERKS aud Judges and muse its poisn H.
cinl circle ur.Vofk-sho,s and sfdr5ro, ,,'
no mans position Win b. SO Tt or 90 tS
tcet him troin tho disoroanizluf- ;nAYene -, ~,
dangerous pgiaeple.
Ia The election OF candidates for tha Conveption
! which framed the present Constitution, :he State
was divided into two partes-tlc conservative and
the radical The conservative party, seeing the evils
which would naturally result from naAiA ali Offices
judicial and ministerial eleeiveby the people fought
Inanuy against it. They warned tho pul,le al t,,s
| dangers Which attended such system, and in SIM
port Of their position pointed to other States which
were then suffering under system similar to the one
proposed for our adoption. 1T wastrua those States
had extended popular privilege, but at the sacrifice
of law, order, and justice. IN the other hand the
ladicG party advocated the election Of ali offices by
the people, not however, item any good that could
result to the people from such CHANGE but with
eye single to the inviting field that would be open for
demagogues-to men whose character and talents
would not likely mark them, things then stood as
suitable persons to till the positions to which their
iIordinato ambition prompted them to aspire You
and the people recollect, Messls. Editors who were
| most prominent among this class i1sour county
| Who vast, when they wanted TO secure votes for
the radical candidates, told the people that party
would have nothing to do With these eections-that
honesty, efficiency and capacity would be the only
tests But times have changed and some men with
| them. First we notice communication signed "Oid
| Hickory" urging party nomination and endorsed
bv the Editors OF the Spectator eonfessedv contra
| nv to their better Judgment. Such n proposition
coming from one so high in authority as Old Hieko
ty, could not fail to have its effect Tho poip: was
soon settled-we were to have a convention. nr;n
~, w., af;neq were hello delegates npnointed md We
500 citizens Of the stad cid CO. of Augusta sttino in
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

aG' The expectant envoy to Dry River,
and the inventor Of qnacls medicine,
Che result Of neeessity-it was root pig OF
die who has beenIet loose over the waya'
tie American Office, in the absence of the
Junior" ofthat sheet. is very witty man.
We advise leather Suing to be PLACED
around his neck, with the inscription "tbi:
is human" because we fear without some
badge. be viii be taken ter calf, whereas
he is nothing more thanla sheen.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
1--WE have holy horror of Offices thu.

1--WE have holy horror of Offices thu.
DO not pay. American.
l5~ Now neighbor, you're joking
Did Mt you run for Councilman year ago
when we beat you over hundred votes ?
That Office don't pay. Bat never mind,
yod shall be appointed Envoy 10 "Dry
River" with full permission to dose your
qaontlam uelghbors with your quack med
ieine. We are afraid you wouldn't be
known up there in the hazle-nut bushes
you've grown so smart since you LETT
Wen have an outfit of a wheelbarrow for
you.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
ONE OF THE PEopLE-
FoRr Mason, TEXAS, March 20, 1856.


Mr.. EoIToR: Dear Sir Enclosed
send you two dollars for which you will
please forward to me one copy of the Vim
dieator for one year.
suppose it would not be unlnterestine
20 you TO hear what the two regiments Of
u ) Cavalry are doing Oh the western
tronners l belong to company D. 2nd
Cavalry, commanded by Capt. j. n. Pal
mer. We are hunting the Indians all the
time. Two scouts returned last week-ono
eommasded by liz Royal, and the 9TH.
eI by Lit. Jeniie, They met with no
Indians. 1t. Royal captured some hors-
es and mules belonging 10 a party of
Indians, who had gone into The settle.
nen's to steal. Sometimes they come with
in few miles oil Us TO steal horses and
then leave. They seldom ever kill any
person unless they are attacked, and then
they fight like devils. Three scouts start.
ed out this morning and will be gone about
ii OF 10 days.
This part Of Texas is no: very well SET
ted, although the land is very good. The
tmberis poor, however. There Is fine
water power here fer grist and saw mills.
There are some Of the finest water courses
III this country have ever seen. Tho.
streams are comparatively small .bu, as''cleer
as crystal. ! suppose every thing looks like
" inter with you yet, IN old Virginia. 1t
is Just tie reverse here, The grass is from.
8 to 10 inches high. Grain IS plenty
You can see deer, turkeys, bear ond ante
lope every where, nd.l,sh in abundance.
But must close. Direct ycur paper 10
me, at Fort Mason. Texas, care of Capt.
Palmer Company, d. End regiment u, 5.
Cavalry, Yours &C.,
w, e. HEMPHILL.
Is" This is one Of the young gentle-
men who enlisted in this place about ono
year ago. His friends, doubtless will be
glad to hear from him, and hence we pub
ish his letter in full [EDlroRs VIM.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

GaSCui @.

On Thursday last the following persons
were elected officers of Union Royal Arch
Chapter No. 2. in this place
w Fl Hartman, II p Jacob POLITE, K ;
] G Covell, S; I b Coleman, G of H A
w Harman, p s; H Brown, r G, I
A Bedsoe, G M Sd V; L NJ Cushing, G
vi I'd V; Jno Crawford, G M 1st Y
A Lushbaugh, Treas; J F Patterson, Sec;
T T Castleman, R H Phillips, J C Wheat
Chaplains.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

OLD Times MADE NEw.-W. r. Smith
has opened rcnova:ing establishment in
the frame building OF Augusta street, ad-
joining the ysidence ef VIM. Carol. Old
greasy coats, pants and vests. are made &c
look entirely new after undergoing treat
ment by MIR. Smiths preparations. We
have needed something Of the Kind here
for long time, and we hope Mr.. Smith
will be LITERALLY patronized.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
For the Vindicoto,

For the Vtndicotot
MEssRs EDs:--Please announce through
the columns OF your paper that Captain
VIM. Chambers, will be voted for for the
important Office of Coroner. To enter into
a detail of this gentleman's qualifications
would indeed be superiluous, for where
ever he is known, he is universal arp c.
ciated Tor his high toned and enobling char
aeter his unwavering and undertaking
principles; and more than all, for his excel
lent Judgement and philanthropc DISPOSE
ton; all, OF which render HIM preemihent-
ly fitted for that high and responsible post;
the duties Of which if elected he will dis
charge with credit to himself, and honor
TO The community MANY VOTERS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
10 John Daniel Iubodan,

Did you not vote for the resolution OF
the recent Know Nothing Convention re,
pudiating IN effect the Nebraska Bill
Did you not. during the session OF the lasi
Legislature help to prepare resolutions
susiaini lug The Nebraska Bill, in effect, in
whole and detaila You are the Know
Nothing Elector for this district and we
want your position defined Toe the
mark. We shall. more particularly, pay
our respects to YOU hereafter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

Ga~ The Esculapius of the American
says be will "apply cataplasn" TO us. if
we need it. Thank you. AIr. ''Dry Riv-
er." Is that the name of your quack
medicine, The prospectus Of which we no.
ticed at the country store doors, four Or
five years ago Come oat neighbor and
give us your history. You're great man,
and nothing bat your basAfulness will
heer ysu down
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17
The Anthony Buras Case.

Il gentleman informed lis that Mr.
! Stuart, III hls speech in the late Know
Nothing Convention, give MilliaId Fill
molc the credit ofthe bold, decisive and
determined course pursued in the arrest of
he fugitive slaye Anthony Burns, in Bos-
ION. Now every one knows, who has
beena casual reader ofti.e newspapers that
it was Franklin Pierce who had the Fugi-
tive slave Law executed, IN tina. instance,
and that il was brave Irishman ,rh,9 was
killed in defending the laws ofhis country.
by a Know Nothing Abolition mob -
Franklin Pierce telegEaphed to the u. S.
Marshall al Boston, instructing that the
law must be enforced F" and that all the
forces of the u. States at Boston must, be
brought into requsltion to execute the law
Mr.. Stuart knew this full WELL but he
could not let the occasion pass without in.
dulging in his characteristic political Jere-
my Diddlering. Why did not Mr.. Stuart
tell us OF the Pennsylvania case, where
Mr. Gorsuch of Maryland was killed oy
the negro aud abolition mob and where the
u. ). halshal did nol Do his duty, actually
refusing to make the arrest. THIS day The
death OF GoIsach goes unavenged-if we
remember Alright, the murderefs never
having been tried. THIS was during Mr..
Fillmore's administration. Did he displaee
the desauung Marshal :
The fact is Mr. Fillmore nerer did have
the Fugitive Slave Law promptly enforc-
ed. 1t remained FOR Franklin Pierce 10
execute til" law, which, although Mr..
Fillmore was forced TO sign. he in Iii, onn
mind, believed il to be unconstitutional
Our readers can have some idea Of the
character OF Mr. Stuart's speech from this
item ct unmiiigated Misrepresentation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

RJ~Ihe American says "Rumor" has
it that one oftae editors of the Vindicator
tried to.ge: the Office Of depot Agent at
saunton." Our reply 10, "Rumor" lies
If this information is satisfactory to the
Dry River diplomatic, he is welcome to 1t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-17

KANsAs.--Ry reference TO another COL
umn it viii be seen th,t the difficulties in
Kansas are being met with firm nerve by
the Jaw and order party.