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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

mined spirit, exhibiting in all itsdepart-
men,s. vigilance, energy, and rigid prob
ty, protecting the Treasury from the cor
rupt combinations Of Congress by the e1-
ercise OF the veto power, and maintaining
The caus. Of Democracy, BY the enuucia-
ton of sound opinion, aud the example of
geod government and wise measures.
Resolved, That the delegation selected
by this Convention. TO represent the State
OF New York in the National Convention
are hereby instructed to cast the. vote Of
this State as unit, and that a majority Of
The delegates are hereby auth orIzed to fill
all vacancies occurring in their BODY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

CEMpBELL, THE PoET, AND Mrs. SID-
DoNs.-ln a letter of the late Thomas
Campbell. just printed, the deceased poet
expresses himself as distressed at his ina
biIity to discover materials for life Of Mrs.
Siddons. "Dear, good Mrs. Siddons," he
writes:
She was very angel, but devils make bet
ter stuff tor biography than angels, The
old too,hIess adolescence dashng beauties
that were her sworn friends. heap upon
pae reams Of proof OF her piety and purity;
but Lord help me; can make no use o! ali
their twaddle. - Had she been ile-he
or drunkard ora tertnagant, should
have had compar atively a sinecure in my
biographical duty to her. Nevertheless,
,here are some interesting particulars about
her; her great great grand uncle was exc
cuted for being Catholic priest. have
some faint hopes of being able to prove
that he was even burnt ahve; but unhap-
PLY that Is not certain. Poor man, il
would make no difference to him now by
what death e died but to me it would be
most desirable, if possible, that he should
have died by fire, for the sake of an excl
ting impression on my amable readers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
II ENN1 "A. W IST
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 10, 1856.

A NIGHr's LODGING UNDER SNaw
Sheep and Other quadrupeds have
been known TO live for "A considerable time
under snow banks but since the travels Of
Munchausen probably no even, has taken
place like one which occurred in this city
during the late storm. On SUNDAY after
noon men we're clearing Oft the Sidewalk
near Hoes foundery, when, after digging
away bank OF nearly ten feet, much TO
their establishment, they came scross a
knight ofthe bottle, who had the .venin Q
previous taking lodgings on the walk. His
breath had made chamber in the snow
and when discovered he was Sleeping with
as much composure as if in feather bed
But slight louch OF the shovel was sufii
eient to render him CONSCIOUS of bis where
aboute.--N r. CbUtsn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
POETRY.
t~~>~~->>---1~---
I HAVE NO MOTHER NOW.

BY CAROLINE H. CRIswRLL.
hear the soft wind signing,
Through every bush and tree;
Where now dear mothers lying,
Away from lo7c and me.
Tears from my eyes are starting,
And sorrow shades my brow
Oh, weary was our parting
have no mother nowl
see the pale moon shining
On mothers white head stonef
The rose bush round it twining,
Is here, like mc-alone.
And Just like me are weeping
Those dcw-drops from the bouRhs
Long time has she been sleeping
have no mother nowl
Ny heart is ever lonely,
My life is drear and sad
Twas her dear presence only
That made my spirit glady
From morning until ever,
Care rests 0pon.ny brow
She's gone from me 20 heaven
have no mother now.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26


IARRED AND FEATHEREp.-Tbe c;,;.o
OF Lexington, KY. became much .x.;taS
last week i'll consequence of a I.,,s, c.
'na' envy winch appeared in Ohio paper
rejecting npon the institution of slaysrr
N 'heir mast. The letter was SIGNED
De- 'hr Initials, as was ascer,ained of a
person -. Brady who had been for SONS
Tune employed as a teacher in one of rho
city SCHOOLS. The louisville Courier tbn.
tells what followed: '"''
fee'ing that this man, who had been r.-
eeived and tospitably entertained wo.
sa'Hy oi great wrong in thus calunpia,,,r
Tue people and institutions of that sect;on"
a''ef nisht party Of almost two Lpndr.d
repaired 70 his lodgings He was ;nro,a
ed OF the mission of the eomran,
though fearful OF the chill uieht mir eo"t,
Ao' hesitate accompanying the party. He
WIS conducted to the court house ward
ana mere stripped. A large ouan,i,, -
piteh mad been prepared Tor the occas;on
""h , .,, contents of several bags of fea,b-
ets' ihe clothing was speedily rrmor.a
IRON The body of Brady, aud The mitch sn
p' ied TO the thickness of an in, h IT,
me feathers were nicely planted, and R,s"
dys head shaved close to the scalp save
TWO locks. near the forehead. lie was
then set loose and charged to 90 and ,;n
no more Mere severe punishment wonId
nave oeen administered had il moi been
Tor wife OF Brady, beautiful and es,;
nao'e lady. Brady applied to a phy,;.
eiah TO remove the tar, but il was fonnd
utterly Impossible. He left on the mar
ing train for Covingtop.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

EARLY LOVE AND LATE N,nn,
lowing '"s 'oi'
"a couple, each of whom were or..
seventy Years of age, were. a uieh, =, ,ua
ago united IN the bonds of wedlork s,on. .
OF ou' prnelpal hotels. They had bssn
lovers M the spring time of ife-bu, or
eoms,a"ees parted them. Each married
raised family, lost mate and then -
married; and, fl Ally having los, IN. second
mate, and met their fast love, .hev concIn4
ded to travel down the hill OF lie toss,h
er at ITS foot. They were both ffsil to,.
tering and white headed-bnt the fra =,
'oses i'll bura, brightly 10 their hearts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
Fli,tations Of Married Women.

The recent occurrences i'll Boston form the
text for a sensible sermon by that staid old
journal, the Hartford Coulant' The i'm
proper "h,rtatons' OF the two married
women with young men have blasted their
ives forever, caused the death of ali ami
able but weak young man, and imprisoned
the husbands OH charge of murder Says
1.-The Courant:
Tie innocent fitation" of married wo-
men is one Of the denominations of modern
society. Even desire tor promiscuou, ad-
mira:lon is wrong in the wife. The love
OF one and his approval should be all that
she should desire. Let her be ever SO
b, autiiul, il is disgusting, an appalling
sight, to see her decorating that beauty
for the public gaze-to see her seeking the
attention of all the seaseless tops around
her, and rejoicing at the admiration of 9TH
er eyes than those of her husband. Her
beauty should be for him alone, not for the
gaze Of those fools that Ilutter around her.
There is always among the sedate and wise
sensation OF disgust when married lady
attempts to trap and ensnare young men by
a prolusc display Of her charms, or unli
censed outlay of her smiles. Such charms
aud such smiles are loatbsome to the indil.
frrenr behoider-'the Trail of the serpent
is over them ALL
Such wives should know, if they do not
know already, that their influence over the
virtue aud the prudence of Young men is as
if they were the most deletetous Of wo-
men. They lead them to believe there is
no purity i'll the jex-that married virtue
is but an outside show-and that delicacy
and propriety are but masks or outside
dresses. The effect OF their character is
that of silent corruption, sapping the
foundation OF honor and probity ard truth.
Let them beware. Let them reserve their
charms and the facination of their tlattering
attentions for their husbands, to whom they
belong; and if they musl be admired. let it
be as faithful wives, as SELF denying moth
eIs. as the educators of your generation Of
immortas. 1t was said III the praise OF wo.
men in ancient times, Donam maasit: Ia
nam }ecit. Let such be the motto Of mar
ried women now.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

o. In The earl part ofthe eighteenth
century, farmer was condemned TO suffer
the extreme penalty Of the law tor COW.
stealing. His wife called to see him few
days previous TO his execution, to take a
last farewell, when she asked him:
My dear, would you like the children
to see you executed 7
No. he replied, what must they come
for?
That's just like you. said the wife, you
never wanted the children to have any en-
10y msnt.'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

Or The albany Atlas says the follow.
ing is not BY Longieliow, but probably by
Poor fellow poet more often heard than
quoted:
'Tis winter, and no more the breezes
Buxz among the budding freezes,
And while tn boy with ragged trowses,
Shivering, homeward drives the cowses,
Nearly frost bit are his toses,
Asd bsss my life, Aov cold Ais noss isl
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

Will the Editors Of the lntellIgencer
oblrse one of their oldest subscribers by al
loving the enclosed (from the Boston o.
I've Branch) place in their paper?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
THE FAILURE OF JACOB LITTLE & co.

The failure of Messrg. Jacob Little G. Co., the
great "bear" operators in the New York stock mar.
ket, on Friday last for very large amount, of
course created decided sensation in Wall street.
The causes of this cave,in are simple enough
Mr. Little had Sold according to his custom, an
immense amount Of stocks "short, as it is termed
-(tbat is sold on time what he did not possess)
and at low prices, expecting under what he
considered the gloomy financial aspect of things,
to buy them in still lower at profit. But the in
telligence from England lately Of the large arrivals
of gold from Australia and the rise in consols, and
the casting up Of the home money market, has
had its effect on American operators and raised
tn price of stocks at jump. In this state Of
things Mr. Little doubtless foreseeing his utter in
ability to 90 on, came to stand still at once
The New York papers generally have specustions
and statements as to the liabilities, which are
usually heavy, Mr. L 9 contracts, the Tribune says
being variously estimated to reach from five to ten
million and his losses, paid and unpaid, recently
at Eef a million to million. OF course his La.
Jadies are represented simply by the amount of
bis unpaid losses, whatever they may be, and are
not 10 pe COUlOunutu VIII tLo SEOeS SUM Vi DE
enormous contracts. The Tribune says:
"Three houses alone are reported to have claims
upon him to the amount Of three hundred thousand
dollars, and one OF these has paid him within the
wear some two hundred thousand dollars of differ
ences. Always a Bear in railroad stocks, Mr.. Lit
tie has probably done more by the sales of imsgi-
nary stocks to depress the market value Of rail-
road property than any other person or event
His business has been to an immense extent, fire.
quenty buying and selling half million of stocks
in day, and requiring the clearest and most COM
prehensive grasp of mind to manage it"
And the Times morsIzes thus:
"The cautious and conservative men of the
Stock Exchange were literally appalled, by the
dsshing boldness Of his operations, and the weak
and infrm of purposes, as well as the intelligent
iobbers of his own way of thinking were seduced
into his lead by his apparent great success In this
way the Besrsh rule of the street became chronic,
and the resulting false estimate of the value of
public securities made to tell upon the whole coun.
try. The Oldest of the commission brokers were
reluctant to advise their customers to bug while he
was selling. Orders on time were either discoura-
ged executed misgiviDgly, and cash orders filled
not without shrug of doubt as to the wisdom of
the purchase"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONVENTION.

This body assembled in Savannah on the 9th
inst large number of delegates are in stten-
dance. James Lyons, of Virginia, was made
President of the Convention. Among the list of
officers and committeeman, we observe that Ten
nessee is represented as follows: W. G. Swan,
Vice Presd emit W. 1. Crandall, Assistant Secreta-
ry; W. 6. McAdoo and John NJ. Fleming, Com.
mittee of Business.
A number of resolutions on the subject of Di-
rect Trade with Europe-the repeal of the. Tariff
lAws-the construction of railroad from the
Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean-the increase
of our Educational facilities-and the develop
ment of the Manufacturing resources of the South.
These and other resolutions, after some discussion,
were referred to their appropriate committees. A
resolution in favor of repeating all laws interdiet-
ing the slave-trade was introduced and promptly
voted down.
We are gratifed with the general good feeling
and healthy sentiment that seem to pervade this
body. In so large collection of individuals, il
would be very remarkable if many foolish things
were not said and done, but we have reason tc
anticipate good results from the combined wisdom
and experience of many intelligent persons whose
names we see reported among the list Of delegates
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
THE STATE AppoRrIoNMENT.

The Patriot, in an article which we noticed yes.
to-day, says:
"fhe present superintendent laws were enacted
by Wing Legislature, at time WHEN the politics
OF the State were Wing, and the districts were ar.
ranged with view to give expression to that
Wing sentiment
We remind the Patriot that by its own oft-re-
peated declaration, there is no longer wing par
ty. 1t has been superseded by know nothingism.
The Patriot must surely remember that the "great
American party "rose upon the ruins of the other
parties. composed of the "pure elements" of
both-snd "is not responsible for the acts of eth
err" What right has the know nothing party, af-
ter 30 often declaring these things, now to claim
to be the legal successors and heirs of departed
whiggery2 We contest the right of know Moth
ingism to this succession, and it must show its
thoriy to be considered administrator de bonis non
of the deceased before we will recognize it.
"The districts were arranged with view to give
expression to the whig sentiment" of the State,
says the Patriot and it says truly. But there has
never been a kilow nothing majority in the State.
In each election since its life began the people of
/ the State have pronounced against it, and lately
5y the most emphatic vote given for years. There
is then, no strength in the Patriots argument for
its own side. Whatever force there ism the srgu-
ment weighs on our side of the question.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
MIR, BUCHANAN AND COL. BENTON.

The Banner of yesterday copies an articles from
the Philadelphia PerlnsylOamian complimentary to
Col Benton, which concludes as follows:
every indication conspires to the assurance that
the new administration is to be beset by logged
and prosecuting opposition, and that its policy is
to be distorted and decred, before even common
experience has tested its wisdom or tried its SUBJ
stance The defeated candidate, with his banner
dragging in the DUST is already nominated fol- 1860
1t behooves the democracy, therefore, to forget
their divisions, to heal whatever causes of griev-
ance may exist and compsctng their forces, to
present a determined and united front against the
common enemy. All national interests should
consent to bury the Ratchet now, and contribute
their efforts zsslously to give hearty impulse to
the principles and policy which Mr.. Buchanan will
inaugurate on the 4th of March next. at such a
time, the cOunsels Of strong men like COL Benton
are needed-nnen a0hOse experience, aOisdOH states
aaaShip and character a0A give aOegh to their sup
port and dignity to their measures.
The Banner says that the Pennsylvania is ed
tied by"Mr. Buchanans right-hand man, Mr..
Forney" and that the article is therefore, 'sgnif-
can't" Our neighbor is mistaken in his premises
Col Fornsy having no connection with that pa
per-and it follows, therefore, that his conclusion is
erroneous If President was to be held respon-
sible for all the absurd and foolish things said by
incousiderate friends in the interval between his
election and Inauguration, he would be ehectually
damned before he went into Office. Mr.. Buchan-
an understands the weakness and rottenness Of
this imbecile old man, much better than the good
natured and concilstory editor Of the Pelasyl-
q1niqn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14

e. We were handed yesterday very fine
cane, the massive gold head of which bears the
following inscription: Buck & BREoK.-Pre-
sented 10 Ma. K. 6. EASTMAN, By the adopted ct;-
Gems Of German birth" We value this compliment
very highly. And the descendants to whom e
on stronger support, will be prouder than of any
thing else in the life of their ancestor if they may
truly believe that he deserved the compliment for
an independent and manly defence of the rights
of adopted citizens and Of a glorious and perfect
freedom of conscience.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
THE FOLLY OF 1T.

WRITTEN FOR "PoRTBR's SPIRIT OF THE TINES"
o, what denced horrid head.
-aehel This thing really can't be borne :
It's no use tossing here in bed;
must get up and take a Seid.
-litz powder, or "horn.'
litz powder, or 'hornl''
Those julips must have been dan
Sight stronger than my usual cup;
And yet. hardly think twas them;
Itmust have boon that cursed LEM
'Onade that sewed me up, e
-onade that sewed me upl
/ won't get on another "batT"
l don't admire the sfterclap. .
I'll throw away this bunged-up hat,
And cut the bar-rooms most emphat-
-ically dead, perhaps,
-ically dead, perhapsl
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14

RETURN CT a PENITENT SINNER The o her day
we happened to meet in social company an old
friend from one Of the Cherokee ounties who has
been strong Democrat all his life, till year or
two ago, when he was unsuspectingly inVeged in
to a Know Nothing Council To his great sur
prise, land, as he says nearly rrin), he had not
been in "Ssm's" grasp but short time, before he
was nominated and elected to the Legislature.
He had scarcely been initiated before he discovered
his error but no time was given for retreat, he
saws, until he had been treated IS above stated
sent to the Legislature.
Having embraced the first opportunity to escape
from the clark lantern fraternity"-and, being sim
cerely penitent, he hopes, by pursuing q strictly
consistent political course the balance of his life,
to be finally restored to family aud friends.
"GentIemen," said he, with an circulating air
of gravity, 81 hadn't more than got in before saw
the trap, but it was to late. Before had time to
mature plan for retreat was nominated, elect.
ed, and sent to the Legislature which, some of
you know, was to me eat punishment. While
at Miiledgeville had to sorter affiliate with the
Know Nothingg but you better believe l felt
sheepish settin' on that side"
"Really you make clean breast of it." said one
of the company, interruptiug him.
Yes, continued our fried, "there is nothing like a
full confession Of ones sins; and as / have fully
repented of the fall, have a clear conscience on
all matters connected with it, except one; L can
never forgive myself for voting for such man as
Andrews against such one as Gov. Johnson"
May our old friend speedily be forgiven, and
speedily restored 10 family and friends -AaantG
LRtelHgencer, d &C. 6.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
SUNDAY MORNING, DEC. Ia, 1856.
CALIFORNIA.

Our telegrsphic dispatches yesterday gave the
result in California $4,000; Fillmore,
$4,000; Fremont, $4,000.
1t is curious that of the six candidates for Presi
dent and Vice President, only the democratic can
didstes carry their own States. BUCHAKiE and
BREcKNRDaE carry Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
FILLMORE is the lowest of the three candidates in
New York; DoNELsoK is badly beaten in Tennes-
see FREMONT is the lowest of the three candidates
in California; and DAYTON, faring little better,
is second best in his State of New Jersey.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
AN OLD POEM.

Who shall Judge men from mannerse
Who shall know him By his dressS
Paupers may be fit for princes,
Princes 1T for something less.
Crumpled shirt and dirty jacket
May bsclothe the golden ore
OF the deepest thoughts and feelings
Satin vest could do no more.
There are springs of crystal nectar
Hidden, crushed, and overgrown:
God, who counts by souls not dresses,
Loves and prospers you and me,
While he vslues thrones the highest
Butas pebbles in thesea-
Man, appraised above HE fellows,
OFT f6rgets his fellows then;
Masters, rulers, lords, remember
That your meanest hindsare men
Men by labor, men by feeling,
Men by thought, and men BY fame,
Claiming equal rights to sunshine
In mans ennobling name. e
There are foam-embroidered oceans,
There are little weed clad rills,
There are feeble inch high saplings,
There are cedsrs on the hills.
God, who counts by souls, not stations,
Loves and prospers you and me;
For to Him all vain distinctions
Are as pebbles in the sea.
Toiling hands alone are builders
OF nations wealth or fame;
Titled laziness ispensioned,
Fed and fattened on the same,
BY the sweat of others foreheads,
Living only to rejoice,
While the poor mans outraged freedom
Vainly hfteth up its voice
Truth and justice are eternal
Born with loneliness and fight;
Secret wrongs shall never prosper
While there is sunny right;
God, whose world heard voice is singing
Boundess love to you and me,
Sinks oppression with its titles,
As the pebbles in the sea:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14

o. The Memphis and Charleston railroad is
now open to COrinth distance of ninety-ive
miles from Memphis. The eastern section is open
westwardly to Buzzsrd Roost, leaving gap of
staging of only forty miles. This is rapidly clos
ing up. and we may look for the completion of the
road by March or April.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14

A STRANGE TRANsITIoN.--The Q1tman (Miss)
Advertiser says that Mr. Greene G. Fore, who has
been remarkably successful in Brandon as the
keeper of retail drinking shop, has been announce
ed as preacher in the same place in the Methodist
Church lie will still deal ont things spiritual,
therefore, but from the pulpit i. s.eai OF the dram
shop. A great county etc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-12-14
THos. 7. T. TABB, Sec.

INTERESTING FROM KANsAs.-It is stated that a
special messenger has arrived at Washington, from
Kansas, bringing dispatches from Governor Geary
re ative to the release of Hayes and other matters
in issue between himself and Judge Leeompte,
which are submitted to the consideration of the
administration. Gov. Geary reiterates the peace
full condition territory. The 81. Louis Republican
says:
Kansas is now in q state of perfect quiet and the
emigration there is very large. Claims are increa-
ing rapidly in value, and the man who secures
a good one, within reaching distance of wood and
water, insiders himself rich.
Many persons are locating in the open priaries and
sowing large fields of wheat. Col A. G. Eye,
formerly of Maryland has field of some six
hundred acres already sown and looking well; and
Messrs. Jones and Richardson, two Vrginans,
have about FIVE hundred acres. They call these
places their Ranch.
The sale at Leavenwo rth is still progressing, and
will continue several weeks. To give you an idea
of the enhancement Of property there since the
titles are settled one hundred and eighty near
Leavenworth city that cost $4,000 was the next
day purchased by Col. Ege for SIS, 500 in cash.
All the settlers in the country are looking anx-
iousy for the opening Of the Land Office at Le-
compton, to enable them to pre-empt their lands.
The President has removed G.. w. Clark, the al
legged murderer Of Barber, IN Kansas, from the
Office of Indian Agent in that Territory, and APP
pointed Isaac Winston, (whig) of Olupeper coun-
IT, Va, in his place. Mr.. Clark was shielded by
Gov. Shannon and Marshal Donaldson.