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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28
Tho Virginia Delegation TO the Cincin-
natl Convention.

Tho editor Of the Warrenton Flag OF 1913, who
acted as secretary Of the Virginia delegation at
Cincinnati gives his readers the following racy
and graphic sketch Of the personnel OF Two Of the
delegation
We propose writing, for the benefit ofour rem
deis, notice OF the personnel OF the represent
ialves OF the Virginia Democracy IN that Con-
vent;on. +1
Though the vote o! the State was cast as a
unite in that Convention, il mast net be inferred
that MIR. Buchanan, who received thai vote, was
the choice of the entire delegation. Mr.. Pierce
had friends Of great ability, who pressed his
claims with every argument that ingenuity could
invent.
We shall selec, the leadiag spirits Who fep
resented the Buchanan and Pierce wings of the
Virginia Democracy. John B. Floyd, Of Wash
ington county. and James A. Seldom OF kieh'
mond,-and withou, intending to institute a
comparison Of the abilities OF these two gentle
men, we propose merely 10 write oil their prom
-inent trails Both are certainly men OF most
eminent powers and abilities, and VI whom Viz
Qinia has every reason to DO proud. Upon this
occasion they we're the antipodes OF each other
Mr.. Floyd was tho warm and enthusiastic sup
porter of Mr.. Buchanan and Mr., Seldom The
adroi, and skillful advocate OF Mr.. Pierce. Their
positions thus psoduced an antagonlsc which " as
lsconciled emily by the unanimous nomination
Of MIR. Buchanan, after which Mr. Seldom most
gracefully grounded his arms, and like true
and genuine Democrat, rallied under the banner
OF Buchanan and Breckenridge.
The arguments Of Mr., Floyd in the support
OF Mr.. Buchanan was the ponderous SWORD OF a
Richard, ben,iug down all opposition, more by
their weight and power Than The exercise oil
any adroiiness and skill, while Mr.. Seldom
welded with singular and graceful dexlerily
tha Damascus blade OF Saladin. Both were alike
estimated by the National Convention South
Carolina nominating Mr.. Seldom Tor the Vice
Presidency, aud Louisiana signiiylng to the vir-
sinia delegation her desire TO nominate MT,
FLOYD, and both declining because the Virginia
delegation did not desire any SOIL OF Virginia to
be placed upon The ticket Mr. Seldom was the
representative Of the Calhoun wing OF the par
", and presented with great v5or mary oil The
thoughts and ideas OF the great Caronan, while
Mr.. Floyd was more the representative oil The
old jackson Democracy Of the State. MI sed-
don eyinced the high and refined cultivation OF
the political student who had labofioasly lnves-
tigaied political questions with care and assldui'
~, while Mr. Floyd relied moro upon the origl-
MI suggestions of a bred aud born Democrat
,haa tie reason and logic of a political school
Never Rave we seen two men Better matched,
and never saw two men acqnit themselves with
greater ability.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28
need the money.
Grand Fally Of the Democracy Of Augusta

Giahd Faliy or the Democracy of Augusta.
1ae meeting which was held in Union
Hall Oh Monday last took steps towards a
Grand Rally of the Democracy in this
eounty on Monday the 2Sth Of July next.
1t is confidently anticipated that Hons. S.
A. Douglas j. G. Jones, r. NJ I. Hun
ter, james Nj. Mason, John Letcher, Gov.
J. b. Floyd and other distinguished gem
tlemcn, will be present 10 address the
meeting. Suitable preparations VIII be
made for the accommodation of such dis
tinguished guests as may be here.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

LADIES SuppER.-The ladies OF the
Presbyterian Church realized S163 asshe
proceeds of their supper, on Tuesday
night last. The occasion was very plea
SAINT, but we think the proceeds, from the
size of the attendance, should have been
greater. We trust, however. enough was
received to meet the demands upon the
Society.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

DEATH or Hon 1nos II. BAYLY. Hon.
Thos. Ii BaYIy, member Of Congress- from the
Accomao District, Va died at his residence on
Sunday last He was valuable public servant.
and the state cannot but heavily feel The loss
liz disease vas consumption, sts-. tl
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

10. Our young friend and former school.
fellow, Jno. d. Penny hacker. eldest son Of
the late Judge Penny hacker, us. Senator
from Va. was with Capt, Pate's company
when captured IN Kansas Territory. They
were rescued.bysthe U. S. forces.
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&C. We are much pleased to learn iro

&C. We are much Pleased to learn from
the Rockingham Register, tina, the ru-
mored death OF our young friend A. II.
Gray, son OF Col, A. S. Gray. Of Rocking.
ham. is not well founded. I, seems from
the dispatch Of Minister Whee.ei 10 the
Hon. j.. Leteher, that Mr.. Gray was in
Walkers army, and greatly distinguished
himself in the blood battle Of Rivas; and
that as Tar as Is known he is still living
and in the service Of Walker. That be
would be foremost in the battle, all who
know. the noble youth expected He is
now abou, IL years old-a young man Of
brilliant genius. and shonld he escape
with liie. is destined 10 make his mark.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

CO. In reply to The objection that Mr.. Bpc
aAnAs bachelor it is well said III the conyen-
tlun that he has been welded to the Constitution
over since he Was ol manageable age anl IN
Pennsylvania poligamy is not allowed.
NJ This Washington sentinel, edited NY
beverly Tucker, hrs been discontinued
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

a. We desire these who o7 us Tor sub
seiiption. job work and advertising to come
forward Immediately and pay up. We
need the money.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-28

&C., Gen P,rsliers L. snlitb. has been
ordered to Kansas by the President. to
take elarSr q ne Y, $. forces ,bafe. AMI
~ eAeeu'e the ordrrs qfthr Y $ G9ysspa
nent sass
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

will add much TO the appearance of that part
of the city. The Presbyterians and Luther
ans are also in the spirit of building. SOY you
see, if man is coming to this country and de-
sires pleasant town, growing rapidly, with
moral population, Lyons City is the place.
As for political news, 1 have none to give
you. l hear but very little said about poll
tics-every body seems to be engaged in busl-
ness and willing to let them go by the board
(not much like our Clearfield friends in this
respect, as politics seem to be a trade In our
county, But, no doubt, you will be glad to
receive a communication free from political
gossip.
1 forgot to mention that the town, or city Of
Fulton, opposite this place, contains popula-
tion of some 1000, steam ferryboat plying
between them.
The weather since I have been here, has
been rather dull and gloomy, with some rain
and good deal of wind. The falls, however,
are generally pleasant. have been hunting
several times since l came here-had very
poor luck-tound game plenty-prairie chick
ems, quails, ducks, geese, and turkeys; but
could not get near enough to shoot them
We that are accustomed to hunting and shoot
ing behind the trees, make poor out on a
broad prairie, or good sized lake.
Excuse my hastily written letter, and be-
| lieye me to be, Very truly, yours,
S.B. Row, ESQ. JNO. PATTON.
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was Just breaking in the east when I awoke.

was Just breaking in the east when awoke.
Still at his post stood the old hunter, without
a visible trace of fatigue or suffering upon his
manly countenanoe. With the exception of
the long shrek of the coyote in the distant
hills, all was silent without, and 1, thinking
the coast clear, was about to pass out, when
my companion pulled me back, and in low
whisper said,
ssDo not move, now is your most dangerous
time but will foil 'em yet, confound 'em'
And Immediately placing his hat upon the
nuzzle of his gun, he slowly moved it through
the entrance. The Indians, who were on the
lookout, perceiving it, mistook it for his head
and fred two balls pierced the crown of his
hat. Dropping it, we supposed the Indians
would show themselves. But not so. My
companion, seeing this scheme was about to
fail, commenced making horrible groans like
one in mortal agony. This the savages took
as a sure Indication that their balls had taken
effect, and giving yell of triumph, which de-
mons might have envied, they rushed out in
full view.
ssFire - cried my companion, and the next
moment the sharp report of our rifles rang
through the cavern, while our enemies, Civ
| ing a simultaneous bound, fell with crash
| ing sound upon the bottom of the sinll-eaci
one a corpse!
| Placing the dead bodies in the cave we noun
ted our enemies horses, and were soon gallop-
ing into camp, to the qualification of our
friends, who supposed we had fallen into the
hands of the merciless Pawnees.
And now, though years have passed, and
the manly form of Bill Johnson is laid in the
silent grave, respect the memory OF him a:
a true friend and brave man in times of peril
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19
NOVEMBER.

The leaves fall fast as flakes of snow;
Alas we mourn them dying;
They sigh beneath our every tread,
In woods and bypaths lying.
Clouds hurry DER the face of heaven,
The wailsof winds is deeper,
The harvest of the year has come,
November is the reaper.
We hear without the last farewell
OF birds to South lands going,
And sigh back answers from our hearts,
AS shrinking from the knowing
Of all that follows on the track
OF leaves and birds departed
And earth seems changed, as if cen she
Were growing weary y-hcarted
All well-a-day, all things must.fade,
The loveliest soon as any;
The days of sunshine are the few,
The days of cloud the many
November, dreariest month of all,
To human hearts comes nearest,
And sometimes reapeth more than leaves,
In taking what is dearest.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

A DISAPPOINTED FREMoN7ER.-The Chicago
Tribune says that friend residing in Palatine
precinct, Cook county, promised that Palatno
would go unanimously for Fremont. He said
that all the Democrats had been converted but
one tough old fellow, who conld neither read
nor write; but that compromise had been
effected with him,-that he had agreed to pair
off with Fremonter, and not 60 to the polls.
But his hopes failed, as this letter will show:
PALATIsE, Nov. 5th, 1855.
EDS. TRIBUNE THAT old cuss voted-he
wouldnst stay paired. An Irishman got into
the precinct and voted. 1t is bad, but could
not ue helped. We did the best under the
circumstances we could. !
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fully concealed that they seem like solid
mass of clay"
s.TheIe are also centipedes, lizards and red
spider whose bite is said to be deadly"

Scene A kEsTuoKY CoURT.-In the good
old times in Kentucky, when "substantiai JUS
tic'' was administered in leg cabin, after
very free and easy manner, suit was brought
to recover certain moneys of which it was al
legged the plaintiff had been defrauded BY the
ingenious operation known as "thimoie-rig-
ging.'' In the course of the trial, plaintinh7s
counsel, who happened to be an "experf, un-
dertook to enlighten tbe court as to the mo
ius opeyGndi OF the performance. Putting him.
self into position, he produced the three cups
and the ..little JOKER and proceeded. suiting
the action to the word.
'.Theu, may it please the court, the dsfen-
dant placing the cups on his knee 'hus, began
shifting them 80, offering to bet that my client
could not tell under which cup was the little
joker-raeaning thereby, may it please the
court, this ball-with the intention Of defraud-
ing my client of the sum thus wagered. For
instance, when 1 raise the cup 50, your honor
supposes that you see the ball."
ssSupposs see i'' interrupted the Judge, who
had closely watched the performance, and was
sure that he had dectected the ball as one Of
| the cups was accidentally raised. sWhy, any
fool can see where it is and bet on it and bo
sure to win. There amt 10 defraudin' faar."
sPerhaps your honor would like to 60
| on it, insiuuated the counsel.
$50 aV? Yes, and double it, too, and here's
the rhino. It's under the middle cup"
ssI'n go a on that said the foreman of
the jury.
ssAnd 1, and T. Joined in the jurars one af-
ter the other, until each one had invested his
pile.
''Up!" said his honor.
sSUp,'' it was, but the sslittle Joker" had
mysteriously disappeared.
Judge and jury were enlightened and found
no difficulty in bringing in a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff on the ground that it was the
, ssderndest kind o. defraudin'." His honor ad-
+ journed the Court, and ssstood for drinks all
= rnund = in consideration of being sslet off
e IRON his wager.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19
ROMANTIC LOVE STORY.

Here is quite a romantic-and strange, if
true-Story:
Abeautiful young heiress had become so dis
gusted with flattering set of soft-pated, po-
matum- haired, moustache-lpped, strong-per-
fumed suitors for her hand, that she shut her
ss Sp ths world rid turned all her
she had hitherto moved with so much display
and magnificence. She asked aims of those
who OF late had knet at her feet and sued for
her hand. They knew her not, and casting a
look of scorn upon her veiled face and coarse
wardrobe, bsde her begone. She entered the
country-here she met with derison and scorn
A few kind-hearted people, it is true. bestow
ed aid; but these were of the poorer class who
had hard work to procure their own daily
bread; but they could not turn fellow-crea-
ture hungry from their door, and therefore
gave small pittance from their scanty store.
One summer day, large company met on
- Beach. They were mostly from the city
The disguised heiress from some cause or 9th
er had wandered there. She asked aims of
one or two termed "upper tens.'' They spoke
tauntingly but gave nothing. What they said
had been heard by quite number of their
company. Most of them laughed, or looked
as if they thought it e'served her right.' The
beggar woman turned about and was walking
sadly away, when good looking gentleman
stepped forward, and catching hold of her
arm, thus spoke:
''Stay, my good woman-teH me what You
want
''She replied in a low trembling tone, 81
want tixpence-only sixpence.''
''1ou shall have ten times that sum. Here ,,
he added, drawing from his pocket an eagle. |
and placing it in the gloved hand of the wo-
man, s'take this, and if it is not enough, I |
viii give you another"
The heiress returned the eagle, exclaiming. |
II want a sixpence, sir, sir-only a sixpence !''
Seeing that she could not be made to take |
The coin, the gentleman drew forth sixpence, |
md gave it to the strange being beside him,
who, after thanking the generous donor, walk
ed slowly away. After being laughed at for
20 doing by his comrades, he set ont in pur-
suit OF the beggar woman, saying
"Perhaps she is an heiress-or an angel in
iisguise. l mean to ascertain
WV ehdb tHOuSHL InlS. lie wished TO !
show his Indifference to what his comrades said,
besides satisfying himself about the strange
emale whom he had aided. He soon overlook
Ter, and addressed her thus:
"Pardon me, madam. for pursuing you. /
would know more about you.''
As the speaker ceased, the mask dropped
rom the face of the female, and the beautiful
leiress was portrayed before the astonished
gentleman.
That they were afterwards married, the rea-
Ter has already imagined, for the heiress used
his means of procuring worthy husband and
he generous gentleman had long been look
ng for s'an angel in disguse.''
The happy husband was often heard to say
hat he had got ssan heiress for sixpence."
THERE was new feature at the Agricultu-
al Fair, held at Cleveland, Ohio,-a show of
sh raised artificially.
The RATE of taxation in Newburyport, Mass,
, very high-SS 65 on the 81 900. The As
o..or.. ral,o};on of thn citv il 81 oI6 oOn ,
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The RATE of taxation in Newburyport, Mass,
is very high-SS 65 on the 81 900. The As
SCISSORS valuation of the city i, 81 PIG 200.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

Not BAD.-"Little boys should be seen and
not heard" as the boy said when he could
not recite his lesson.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

IT Is SAID that Tom Moore one night while
stopping at an inn in Scotland, was continual
ly trobled by the landlady with the request
that he should write her epitaph. According
ly at night he gave impromptu as follows.
,'Good Susan Blake, in royal state
Arrived at last at heavens gate''
And stopped, promising to finish in the morn
ing. The good lady was in transports at this
inscription, and treated Mr.. Moore with eve
ry possible attention. In the morning he wa.
about leaving, when the lady reminded him
that he had not finished the epitaph. ssThat
is So" said he, and Immediately added
But Peter met her with club
And knocked her back to Bezebub 90
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

1ANKEE.-It takes down east man to a SIX
questions, but once in while one of them
finds his match. Jonathan overlook gentle
man who was travellingson horseback notwith-
standing the disadvantage of having lost leg.
His curiosity WAS awakened, as he rode along
side OF him. to know how he Glanced to meet
with such misfortune.
''Been in the army, 1 guess,'' said the an1-
ious inquirer.
''Never was in the army in my life," the
traveller remarked.
''Fit duel, perhaps 1''
s'Never fought duel, sir"
"Horse thrown you of, / guess, or some
thing of that ar sort 7''
IN 30 sir, nothing of the kind"
Jonathan tried various lodges, but all to no
effect; and at length, almost out of patience
with himself as well as with the gentleman,
whose patience was very commendablc, he de-
termined on direct inquiry as to the nature
of the accident by which the gentleman had
come to lose his leg.
S'I viii tell you," replied the traveller, e.on
condition that you will promise not to ask an
other question:
"Agreed, agreed - exclaimed the eager lis
tener, ''agreed -
''WeIl, sir,'' remarked the gentleman, ..a
ras BIZ of!''
"Bit Oft" cried Jonathan. s.Wall, de-
clare, should just like to know .rhat on earth
'n ii off,"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

THERE was new feature at the Agricultu-
raj Fair, held at Cleveland, Ohio,-a show of
fish raised artificially.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

WHAT Is the difference between filing pit
cher with water and throwing woman over
board One is 'swatcr In the pitcher" and
the ether is s'pitch her in the water
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-11-19

EPITAPH.-The late Sternhold Cakes was
rather eccentric, and offered a reward for the
best epitaph for his grave. Several tried for
the prize, but they fattered him too much
he thought. AT last be tried for himself,
and the following was the result
.Here lies the body of Sternhold Oalses
VINO lived and died like other folks
That was satisfactory, and the old gentle
man claimed the reward, which, as he had the
paying of it himself, was of course allowed
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-15
"HE LARGE AND EYfEIIE

VVyHE LARGE AND EXCELLENT FARM, KNOWN
IL the Caddo Place; containing two thousand eight
hundred 80O about 300 cleared land and
the balance we'll mbereda and the whole mostly rich al
luva bottom. On the farm is good and substantial two
story brick house. double brick Kitchen brick smoke house.
smith shop and wagon making shop and negro quarters
sufficient to accommodate fifty seventy hands, There
also the place good cotton gin house, and Press, and
excellent horse MILL and cribs barns and stables The
Caddo meaners through the whole myth of the
tract There is well of never falling and excelentwater
did garden lot There several good springs tho place.
and very bold Chalyb spring about 800 yards from
the house The Military Road the great western thorough
fare to Texas by the house. This of the richest
and most desirable places southwestern Arkansas 1t
is situate about four miles from Arkadepha the county
town of Clark county. ,s 4 ~ fgsel ,
Also thousand hundred eOO) acres in another
farm lying in Dallas county Arkansas on the Ouachita
River navigabe stream, partly bottom, and partly up
land with sixty seventy opened The attention Of
persons nendng settle in Arkansas is invited to these
lands. ~
Also, thousand and forty 040} asres Of superior
Black lands situated in Clark county, mmedately the
Cairo and Fulton Railroad Line and six miles from
navigation, 400 acres Of this tract cleared land.
Also, nine hundred (900) acres; lying in Clark county,
about half BOTTOM and half upands nine miles from water
navigation and four miles from Rail Road line One hum
dred (100) acres of this tract opened land.
Also, thousand three hundred aud forty acres
lying in Clark county, half rich bottom aud 25 acres open
ed and the balance good upland. E[g's.
Also thousand eight hundred S0O) acres lying in
Clark county LOO opened mostly rich bottom lands
and not subject to inundation. sF'
All the above lands are finely Timbared and Wa.ered
For further particulars e%gp'f{ " = g s pasknAn
Arkadelphia. Arkansas.
Sept l6, 1885, 9N-tlJ,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-15

EREENsBOROUGH MUTUAL LIFE IN
INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY. This Conn
pany offers inducements those wishing to effect nsur
ances for life rarely presented by similar institutions.
Those who take Policies of Insurance for Life and those
as may be realized from accumulated Premium Fund,
and from the large amount Of Deposits in the Trust De-
ployed.
Policies of Insurance issued the applicants own life
or on the lives of slaves for year, term of years. at
moderate rate of premium.
Deposits of money received in the Trust Department
the operation of which is that Of Sauimgs Baband the
depostOrs allowed interest at the rate of per
annum for any time exceeding four monhs per cent
over four and not exceeding six months and per cent
for any time six months
Pamphlets containing full and particular information
forwarded to any required address.
d. p WEIR, Sec. d. Treas.
Greensborough, N. c. September /, 1854. Sly.
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Sale Of Valuable Real Estate.
A MT T0 A nECRETAI ARDER L

TDURSUANT TO DECRETAL ORDER OF THE
II Supreme Court will be offered public auction the
premises the 2sth day Of November next the land
the City Of Raleigh known in the plan Of said City part
of lot No l46 which Mrs Hannah Stewart formerly
sided, situated Fayetteville and Wilmington Streets
The lot will be divided into five equal parts each having
about 80 feet Fayetteville street aud extending back to
Wilmington street The Of 1852 co. be- assessed
in equal the purchaser lot will be requr
ed paid in cash. the residue of the purchase
ey bonds with interest from date payable in six months
with two good sureties. E. B. FREEMAN, CLERK.
October 9, 1856. s..sS !. ss sssi--td.
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TRVINGS' WASHINGTON, VOL. III, READY
IL for delivery to subscribers at POMEROY'S.
June 26, 1856. 6s-sw.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-11-15

ID EVISED CODE, PRICE q co. POSTAGE
A1 when sent by mail 45 cents. For sale by
w. L. POMEROY.
Also. the Revised Code nterlcaved. few copies only
in this form remaining. IS so.
W. L. p. keeps also constantly on hand Jones' Digest,
era particularly those required to be read for County
and Superior Court License
January Ii, 1856. II