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the Result Of Eloauence.

The influence oil eloqusncc, net only
in words, but in actions, over popular
as:emblage, cannot be more happil,
illustrated. than BY the following incl
dent, reported to US by an eye witness. At
the meeting of the Know Nothing party,
held III Richmond recently to noninbte
candidates for the city offices, gentleman
arose and nominated Francis ]. Smith,
for the office of City Sergeant. Ia doing
SO, he stated his protege (Mr. 81 had
worked side by side with the President
(Mr. Mayo for thirty years id The old
W big party s! Kisses, and this amt the
wing pariy He desired to explain. Mr..
Smith hae stood by at the birth of The
American party, and had been ever true
to it! Great ipplause.I
Another gentleman, who did his best TO
Initiate suple-Jack, by the various fan.
tastic capers he cut and the corlorlious of
his counlenance, after believing and ges-
ticuaiIng al terrible rate, succeeded in
getting the attention of the chair. and
proceeded TO no@inate Martin Lipscomb
Tor ths place of City Sergeant. Mr.. Chair.
man, said he. the gentleman says Mr..
Smilh stood by at the birth ofthe Ameri-
can party. l say, Mr.. President, tina,
Martin Lipsco~b stood by at the birth of
the American party long before erer Fran
CHS Smith did! The effort of this pero.
ration was the almost unanimous nom,pa-
ton Of Martin! Happy Martin!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
Hon. Vim. L. Marcy.

We mean no eulogy. nor do we design
an exaggerated statement for party pur.
poses, when we give il as our candid opin-
ion, that Wm. l.. Marcy, present Secreta-
ry oil State, is the greatest statesman IA the
world. His powerful State papers in the
kozta affair. and his more recent elaborate
arguments with the British Government
in relation to Central America, amply JUS
tlfy the conclusion to which we have ar
rived. Well does the Lynchburg Virgin.
ian K. N remark: "The correspon.
dence has been conducted on his part with
an ability, tact and frmness, creditable to
the diplomac, of the couhtry. He has
shown himself the master-spint of tie
controversy"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
The Norfolk Orpha ms

We publish in another column letter
from Gov. Wise, asking information IN
regard to the child of Mr.. Bains, which
was one Of the little creatures under the
charge of the Richmond Committee Tor
the protection and care Of a portion OF the
Norfolk and Portsmouth orphans. There
are three OF these children in this place,
two Of which "a boy aad gir') were
brought here and adopted by Mr. aud Mrs.
John Brandeburg, and the other "a boy
by Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fl. Peytsn, of the
Va. Hotel. The little boy at Mr. Bran
saeburg,. is. we should thiak, between two
and three years old. from his appearance
He has fair skin. dark blue eyes, llght
curly hair, which is lsrg for enc OF his
age-a round head, with forehead rather
projecting. He 10 a beautiful, intelligent
and interesting child The little girl is
about IS or 20 months old-short hair, and
dsrk-eyes deeply set in her head, which
is Iarge-dark eyebrows; and isremark-
ably sprightIy. She is large isr her age
than ths little boy. These children have
happy home. They are fondled and
caressed by their adopted parents with
more than ordinary tenderness. who would
not under any circumstances be wiling to
part with them. Mr. b. is prosperous
merchant IN this place, has no children oil
e his own, and will be able, should the
children live, to do a good part by them
The little boy adopted by Mr.. and Mrs
Psyton very much resembles the boy Of
Mr.. Brandsourg. The description Of the
one will answer that Of the other, except
that this one is not more than two years o.
ages aud is rather delicate. He is almost
idolized by his adopted parents. wine have
no children of their own. Mr.. Peyton is
one Of the proprieiors of the Virginia Ho-
tel, and is also partner in Farsh g. Co.'S
stage lines. He is amply able to take
good care OF the child, and will doubles,
do as well for it, if not better, than its real
parents would, were they living. Should
it turn out that either Of these children
j. the one inquired after in the letter Of
!. Gov. Wis., we hope it will not be the
wish Of the father (although i, is perfectly
natural that he should) to ask to remove
it. All of them are atfectionalely cared
for, end will doubtless be properly raised.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
The Ex-SecretarY Encog.

The Richmond Wing Of the 25th, and
the Spectator of the Goth, contain the
irst humber of series of articles designed
to re1ute the classification Of parties made
by Gov. Wise in his Washington letter.
We discover al the first glance, the ear
marks of the Secretary. The retired
statesman perpetrates libel upon James
Madison and his political history, if he
means lie create the impression, by writing
over the signature of Madison" that
he reflects the sentiments OF that good and
great man. And presunptuous as i. may
be in us, an insignificant country editor
we challenge the Retired Statesman 10
discussion Of the point here sugg ested
The first eplslle OF the Ex-Secretary is
superficial, vulnerable, impotent and by-
pocritical. Let either of these positions
be denied, and we promise to prove them
from the Ex.Secretary's own showings.-,
And in the event the transparent dema-
goguery Of I'M adison'." arguments and
conclusions are not exposed by ADLER pens,
We pledge ourselves 10 do it NEST success
fully. ..-t..tsr..-s
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
MI. Lctchsr's Speech.

We publish on our first page the admit
table speech, Of the Hon. John Letcher.
upon the kansas contested elecllsn. II is
well worthy an attentive psrusal. 1t
takes the true petition upon the question
Of the nsxt Presidency, and will be hear
lilly endorsed by every one OF his Demo-
cratic commitments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
Bla ckwoods Magazine.

The February Number of Blackwood' :.
Magazine has been received. Contents,
Modern Light Literatvre--Poetry; A hiil,
itary Adventure in the Pyrennes (eonclu-
ded;) Ths wondrous age; Public Lee.
ture-Mr. Warren on Labour; Touching
Oxford; The Aacient Coins of Greece;
Ticker amonsthe Thieves; The Drama;
Lessons from the War; Religion in Gem
mon Life.
Price So per annum.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
American Meeting

A, meeting OF the American party of Au-
gusla county. held in the Court-house, March
24h, 1856, Col w. A. Bell was called to tbs
Chair, ard Jas A. WaddeI was appointed Sec
rotary. On motion OF John H. McCus, ESQ.
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved Isl, That we heartily approve of
The nomination Q. Mlard Fillmore and Andrew
J. ponelson BY tho Philadelphia. Convention,
and pledge ourselves to exert all honorable
means 10 secure their election.
Resolved Cd, That We cordially invite all
persons friendly 70 the election Of Willard Fill
more and Andrew ]. Donelson 10 unite with us
In the coming Presidential canvass. -
Resolved Sd. Tha. this Meeting approves
the recommendation to hold stale Conyen-
tion OF the American party, and all others who
lavor the election OF Fillmore and Doneson, in
the town OF Slaunon on the 9Th day of NAV
next, for the appointment of Electors and the
consideration ofsuch other matters as to thsn
may sssm proper -
Resolved 4lh, That the Chairman of thi,
meeting appoint fifty delegates to reprsssn,
Augusta county in The said Convention.
Resolved 9Th, That the Chairman appoin, q
Committee Of five TO make arrangements Tor
lhs meeting OF the Convention.
On motion Of John ID. Imboden, ESQ the
mesting adjourned
w. A. BELL, Chairman.
Jos. A. WADDELL, Secretary
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
TIE TwO-Thirds Rule.

The Washington Sentinel has very
ably written article in favor Of the tw o.
thirds rule as taat which should be adopt
ed in the Cincin na'I nominating Conven-
ton. 1t is stated in the Article of the
Sentinel that an effort is on loot to depart
from the time henored policy of the DEM
ocratic rarty III this respect. We trust
the apprehensions Of the Sentinel have
no foundation in fact, because we would
consider such step as direct thrust at
the South. We advocated the two-thirds
rule as that which should have been
adopted by the Stanton Gubernatcrial
Convention. We argued then, that the
abandonmt y Virginia of the reeog-
nised policy of the party in National Con-
ventons, would be bad precedent. and
might cost the South the control Of the
action OF future National Conventions. -
We should deplore any movement now
which contemplated any such gross out
rage upon the rights of minolitirs. We
should regret it as disastrous to the Dem
ocratic party. We know not whom this
departure from former usage is designed
to beneft-whose interests il may pro-
mote; and We cafe not. We favor the
rule upon principle and ps.icy and ad-
vocate lie adoption as matter OF simple
right and justice to the South.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

New GROCERY SToRE.-it will be no.
ticed by the advertisement that P. N.
Powell g. Co. have opened large Grocs-
~ establishment in the spacious store room
in Union Hall Buildings formerly occu-
MED b, Harper g. Bio. Everything in
Abr line esn b. bad a! this Heuse.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
District Convention.

Upon consultation, it has been agreed
that a District Convention be held in the
town OF Harrisonburg, on ThG "sday the
18th day Of April, Tor the purpose Of APP
pointing two delegates and two alternaies
to represent this electoral district in the
Cincinnati National Convention. The Dis
trict is composed OF the counties Of Har-
sdy. Shenandoah, Rockingham, Pendleton
Augusta and Rockbridge-these being the
counties composing the District ukder the
apportionment OF 1910, which is the basis
of the present arrangement.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

@- Rev. A, S. Hank, recently stationed
in this place, has been appointed by the
Baltimore Conference. Principal of the
CassTile Seminary. IN the Cumberland
(Md.) District.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

p& Capt Kenton Harper, in a card to
the Spectator, declines permitting his
name to be used for the Sheritfalty of Au-
Qusta county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

e% A call Is made in the last Spectator
upon Maj. James Walker. to announce
hiAself 4 candidate for the Sherillalty,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

QUARTERLY MEETINa.-The LIST quar-
terly meeting for this place, this confer
ence year, will commence 10 the NJ. L.
Church, this evening. The preacher in
chagre of the station. REV. DR.. Green
this year. is said to be popular minister.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

&C. March came IN like "lion, land is
going out like "lien's'' whelp. The
past week has been exceedingly cold
There were three or four inches of snow
tell on last Saturda, and slight quantity
OH Thursday. Friday was bitter cold
day. We trus: old Winter will soon be
pitched out OF the lap Of Miss Spring.
He is carving the Joke most too far.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

You've MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Notice was gwen last week, that Rev.
Geo. d. Cummins, of Washington city,
would deliver a Lecture before the Young
Mems Christian Association of this place
on Thursday evening, the 9th inst. We
have seen letter from Mr.. C., in which
LIE states that sic kness in his family pre-
vented his fulfilling The Appointment; but
that he would deliver the Lecture any
time hereafter the committee might name.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

0~ We had intended, this week. to
PROFOUND few questions to the represen-
talives Of this county and disiric. of the
X. N. party in the Philadelphia Conyeu-
ton; but for want of space have been com.
PEELED to defer them till another time,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

MARCH CoURT.-Court has been in
session during the entire week. There
has been no Gaze of much importance tried,
except the examining trial Of young Ran
dali, charged with killing his father some
time since. He was sent ON for final ,iial
before Judge Thompson.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

IT. See announcements IN another COLI
umn. There are number Of new can
didates in the field.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

80 IL il stated that Gov. Wise will call
an extra session Of the Legislature 10 meet
in November next, 10 finish unfinished
business.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

To THE POLLS !-Next Thursday will
be very important day in Stanton. The
destiny of the City is with the sovereigns.
They must decide ..then who they will
have to legisla,e for them the ensuing
year. To the polls, then, ye freem-n Vi
Staunson! and be sure you fai! not in the
election Of Mayor. Councilmcn, and a
Sergeant.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

" The Know Nothing Party of Ohio,
in their State council, have repuaaied the
Philadelphia nominations, aud endorsed
the platform Of the Black Republican Sc.
ceders There is no candidate there
fore, before the the Ohio Know Moth ings
for the Presidency. Rather ominous.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29
DemocratiO Meeting.

The proceedings Of the Democratic
meeting which was held last Monday for
the purpose of appointing delegates to the
Harrison5urg Convention. will be found
in another column Of this paper. II is to
be hoped that all who can conveniently
o. See advertisement oil J. +. Bell g.
Co. Of valuable Tavern property, dc.-
This advertisement 10 well worthy Of
nstics.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

SHooTrNo.-I'im Bryan, (not O'Brien
as the Spectator has It, Tailor by trade
shot at Dr.. w. r. Roberts, OIL last Tues.
day morning, in the bar. room of the Va
Hotel, The pistol was loaded with shot
several Of which struck the Dr.'s vest
none, however, penetrating the fesh.v
Bryan was arrested and lodged in Jail, bu,
was Subsequently bailed out in the sum VI
$500. We did not hear the particulars o.
the difficulty.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

LICENSE OR NO LIcENsE-THAT's THE
QUESTION. We should like to know of
our neIghbor Of the True American,
whether he has license for the sale of
liquor; and if not, whether his alley is
licensed establishment! Every day, we
notice from our office window number
OF persons going in at his gate with Jug
or bottle, and coming out wiping their
mouths, which is strong circumstantial
evidence that Capt. Whiskey is about.-
Let us have the facts, neighbor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

~ We shall print off few extra num-
bers OF this weeks Vindlcator, containiog
the proceedings OF the various political
meetings held in this place on last Mon
day. Those who may want copies can
get them BY calling vt the office and pay
ing SIX cents a COPY,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

" A call is made in the last American
upon Col. J. A. Bushong to run for n.pi.-
srate in the Spring Hill District.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

MARTIN XyGANB.-Tilis individual,
whose name has made its appearance in
ouT columns SO frequently within the past
few weeks, is ss1s among the missing
No information has reached this place, 10
regard to his whereabouts, that will lead
20 his discovery. Truly, there is a mys-
terry about it, which should, if possible, be
solved.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

S' 1t will be observed BY reference to
another column, that r. P. Kinney, Esq,
is announced as candidate for Common
weal,h's Attorney Col. T. p. Wilson for
Sheriff, end T. nj. Donoho for reelection
as Commissioner of the Revenue, aud S.
Z. Clarke for Constable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

~ We will publish the Tax Bill next
week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-03-29

- NV, N: S"s'i' uAs.
Jos. A. WApDELL. Secretary.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-07-04

A CHINESE STREET ARrIsr.--A
man seated on the pavement holds in
bis hand white porcelain tile, about
a foot square. This be oyerspreads
with a blue color, from a sponge,
dipped in thin paste Of indigo, and
asks us to name flower. suggest
a lotus. He extends his sore-f finger
most remarkable fore finger crooked,
flexible as an elephants trunk, and as
sharp as if the end had been whitfield
off-gives three or four quick dashes
across the tile. and in ten seconds or
less, 10 there is the flower, exquisitely
drawn and shaded, its snowy cup
hanging in the midst Of its long sway
ing leaves Three more strokes, and
@ white bird, with spread wings, hovers
over it; two more, and a dog stands
beside it. The rapidity and precision
Of that fore-fnger seem almost miracu-
lous. He covers the tile, with new
layers of color, and flower after flower
is dashed out of the blue ground.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-07-04

THE GREAT Observation-Disclosures,
it is said, expect the appearance this
year Of the comet of 1856, "Charles
"" and SO named from baving-ac-
cordlng to some historians, caused that
monarch to abdicate aud retire to the
Convent of st. Just. 1t is the identi-
cal wandering star, that some say, APP
peared in. 1864, in 993 and in 683.--
Its return was fixed for 1S4S, but it
did not answer the call, frightened
perhaps, as monarchial comet, by
the eccentricities of that epoch. The
new calculations of the savans do not,
however admit of much doubt as to
the present nearness of its visit.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-07-04

WRITING--Very seldom do we find
m incumbent of a public office writing
in plain, legible hand. We have,
however, met with one ut last, wac
writes SO plain that whoever runs can
read. 1t is heather more nor less a
parsonage than our new Mayor. He
sent us notice, yesterday, notifying
that Complaint Book would be open
ed on the list of July, when all citizens
can call and write down their com
plants, Of whatever nature, relating TO
the police and general government of
the city. There is no mistake in tho
writing. 1t is plain, bold, compact
and vigorous Our compositors will
have no difficulty whatever in making
out the intent and purport. Hereaf-
ter, in the competency of candidate
for public office, we shall consider 1t
test. can he write well? If others of
eur public officers will improve their
handwriting, they will save vast deal
of trouble to the inmates of printing
office. - Crescent.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-07-04


Curious HIsToRloAL.--The wife
of the celebrated Lord Clarendon, the
author Of the history Of the rebellion,
was q Welsh pot-girl, who being OK
extremely poor in her own country.
journoyed to London to better her for
tune, and became a servant to brew
err; while she was in this humble ca
pacity, the wife Of her master died,
and he happening to fix his affections
on her she became his wife; himself
dying soon after, left her heir to his
property, which is said to have amour
ted between 100000 and 100000.
Amongst those who frequented the
tap at the brewery was Mr.. Hyde,
then q poor barrister, who conceived
the project Of forming a matrimonial
alliance with her. lie succeeded, and
soon led the brewers widow to the
alter. Mr.. Hyde being endowed with
great talent. and now at the command
Of a large fortune, quickly rose in bis
profession, becoming head Of the Chan
Gerry bench, and was afterwards the
celebrated Hyde. Earl Of Clarendon.
The eldest daughter, the offspring Of
this union, won the heart Of James,
Duke Of York, aud was married to
him. Charles IT, sent Immediately
for bis brother, and having first piled
him with some very sharp railery on
the subject, finished by saying James
as you have brewn, so you must
drink" and forthwith commanded that
the marriage should be legally ratified
and promulgated. Upon the death Of
Charles, James the Second mounted
the throne, but premature death
frustrated this enviable contamination
in the person Of bis amiable duchess.
Her daughters, however, were Queen
Mary, the wife of William Ill, and
Queen Anne, both grandchildren Of
the ca depant pot-girl fron, Wales,
and wearing in succession the crown
of England.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-07-04

all the cobwebs have been shaken out
of our head, and our heart is as light
as feather. az" you are a jolly
fellow and We welcome you into the
ranks--Go now aud join the Chinese
Peace Society. It is n benevolent in
stitution full Of charity, aud contem-
plates nothing less than provision for
the naked, and food for the poor.
The ddroeafe, more corteous than
the Courier thanks The Dcifa, kindly
for services it did the Democracy, in
charging the American citizens Of New
Orleans. with all the violence and
blood she'd at tho recent elections.
We cannot forbear making a couple
of extracts, from our neighbours article.
Let us take the opening and closing
paragraph
=" During reign of tumult and an
archy in the city of New Orleans, UNI
precedentod in the history of any civ
ilized community, the Delta stood fore
most among Its contemporaries as the
able and fearless foe Of wrong and q
terror to the banded evil doors who
infested tho metropolis. Its fiery
wrath came down as a,two.odged sword
upon tho boads of the lawless vaga-
bonds who shattered ballot boxes and
drove honest voters from the polls with
pistol, dagger and bludgeon.'
The Advocate winds up its excel
lent article, with the following flour
ish
We hnoo it (tbo Delta) has no
leaning towards nativism 3" or "nig-
gerlsm as at present understood, and
believe that when tho editors survey
the completely of the field with more
oalmnoss they will be found again by
the side of their old friends battIing
for the cause Of State rights, Democ-
raey and the Union"
After abusing the American Party,
as it has, the Delta could not come
over suddenly, but before November
we expect to see it there; doing its
effective but harmless battle.