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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-08-16

The Issues IN Nutshell. "A national
" ig of Alabama, Il. w. Walker, in respond.
inc 10 all invitation 10 attend and al dress a
democratic mass meeting, states the Issues in
The pending contest with degree Of concise
ness and cearness that We have rarely SEEM
Here is an extract from his letter.
"Belieying that the Democratic party is the
onld national parry now in existence, and that
upon its success in the present contest depends
The preservation of the rig hts OF the South, it
not indeed, the very existence OF the govern
meat itself, feel il my duty to loreeo all old
preludices forget former differences and give
m, earnest support to TIE nominees Of The Gin
cnnaii Convention. A.+4=
"if | were asked TO name the fupdan tai
principles WHICH lie at the basis Of our Govern
menl, and Oh which oui Tree institutions have
been built, house upon its foundations, |
should answer, the equality OF the States which
compose the Union, aud The equality oI the cil-
Zens who constitute the States. he first OF
these principles is denied and assailed by the
Black Republicans the second, II rot openly
coniroverted, Is at least insldloasly attacked /,
by the Know Nettings.. The errors Ct these
parties, then, If The terms be not toe midi
are errors of fundamental and vital principles,
menacng, in The one instance, the civil pry.i=
leges and The religious liberty OF the private
CITIZEN and in the other, The sovereign rights
OF The Union. The Democratic party ALoNE,
OF ALL The organizations now in the field, main
'ains and defends both OF these principles, and
thus, in my humble Judgment, eutiles itself to
he corda support and cooperation Of ALL na-
lienal men, OF every section aud party.
Very respectfully, &c,
r. w WALKERo
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Yours,

SECRET oA1Hs AND BLACK REpUBLIcAr
TRGAsoN.-l The Iowa Capital Reporter publish.
es the oath OF "a MIR. Webster, taken before the
ceIk OF he DisrIci couit OF Clark county, that
he as IN compaay with certain gentlemen,
aud among them a Mr.. Wooden, who designed
establishing a depo, and forming committee
whose business ii should be 10 assist in getting
armsd men through to Kansas. He inriher sta
ted there would be ten or twenty thousand
young men en route for Kansas, 10 assist Gov
ernor Robinson and his party there He also
states that there were oaths and pledges admins
istered OF The most binding character, no less
Than ''ther lives. their fortunes and their sacred
honors.n Louis Republican,
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they ever fail of inspiring filial vene ra
ton, suggestive as they are, of footste p
standing upon the thresholds of the com NJ
life? And VT, young men, you rudely
Jest upon the ah.iquated appearance o
worthy men and sonl-t tried women! Lit
tie boys, you mimic their trembling voices
and initiate their feeble gait, and still yol
boast of knowing truth from error ant
vaunt ycpf knowledge of liberty, your
sense of the blessings it hestows. Tbel
if truly imbued with the chivalrous spiri
of your father, with a soul.elt knowledge
Of VIVA, is due to others. you will allow
the aged to pass by you on the street, I'M
moestrd by you, unfeeling and triyalou
remarks, and you will render to those graz
hairs, unto that tottering step the just trib
ute of respect and Difference due from
youth to ase.
Young girl doubly radiant with the
light of yonth and happiness, endowed
with the rosy gifts Of health, the golden
boons Of fortune, think it not derogatory
to thy fashionable dignity TO guide across
the street some aged woman, some un-
guarded old man. It is not beneath thy
saii5a ID lie universal family. Thy rich
ro5es viii not soil for a moments contact
with poverty and suffering for a few
words OF Kindness bestowed upon the
wretched thy voice will lose none Of its
music tones, and thou wilt feel doubly
blest in the power and the will 10 aid
Sad and disheartening are oft the scenes
witnessed by the sympathisng observer
\ hun, Iaffa t,ac,
ness marts. But, the seeking eye and
and hopeful heart, that would not have all
shadow beholds much that contrasts,
brightly and fvorabIy, with SO much oil
selishDess, of indifference to another
woe" gimpses OF sereiiest heart. sunshine
iIlumiue the motley pathway. and sweet
est virtues glide even Into very counting
ROOM and sit famiiary beside the mer-
chants desk. The purest philanthropy
can find shelter amid the Surroundings OF
commerce, the busy whirl Of machinery
and deep poeticai feelings, the love OF the
beautiful dwell in the heart and light up
the brow OF the tailor behind the counter;
the enyled millionaire, or his poorest clerk;
and the s'small sweet courtesies Of life, ;
not wholly flown, yet brighten lite, adorn
with JOY our homes. and beautify the
Justly wayslde.
There are manifestations OF good will,
expressions oftrue politeness end sincerity
IN word and deed, to be daily met with,
amid much that is harsh and forbidding.
Little deeds fuIl of high and holy mean
ing words loft and loving sympathy warm
and cheering as the summer sunshine may
greet us in our daily walks. Oh let US
pray and strive for the abolition of selfish
ness FOR a better incentive to unweaned
toll than Mammon- orship, aud let US be
tue to cur better natures at home and on
the street. ...s-;5
Philadelphia. Aug 7h, 1856.
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POETRY.
o, BRIGHTLY BEAMS THE SUMMER
SIX Y.


BEAMS THE SUMMED
SKY.
O, brightly beams the Summer sky.
And rarely blooms the clover;
But the little pool will soon be dry
The Summer soon is over!
o, light and soft the west winds blows,
The fower-bell gently ringing;
But blight will fall upon the rose,
Whore now the bee is swinging.
A smile is on the silver stream
A blush is on the flowers;
But the cloud that wears golden CLEAN
Will waste itself in Showers
o, little hearts with gladness rife,
Among the wavy grasses
A deeper shade will fold your life
Than DER the meadow passssl
O, maiden lips 0, lips of bloomi
Unburdened, save by SINGING
Pale grief shall leave his seal OF gloom
Where kisses now are clfnoing
0, hope is sweet o, youth is nesr
And love is sweeter, nearer
O., life is sweet, and life is dear,
But death is often dearerl
o, shield the little hearts from wrong,
While chldhocds laugh is ringing
And kiss tie lips that sing the song,
Before they cease their singing
o, crown with JOY the brows Of youth,
Before those brows are older!
o, touch WITH love the lips Of truth,
Before those lips are colder
For the little POOL will soon be dry
The Summer soon be over
Though brightly beams the Summer sky,
And rarely blooms the clover!
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Dc- Bar1um has hit upon a caoita! t,

o. Bar1um has hit upoa capita! to
retrieve his fallen fortunes. He is going
to hunt up the man who worked for "ten
cents day" under Democratic admins
tration, aud the nan who got two dollars
a day ard roast beef :" under the rule of
our opponents, and carry tter around the
country for exhibition We believe he
expects to find them somewh here in. This
cQunty--o out Of i,-with the assistance
of some dozens Of kaow Nothings, well
armed with "witch haze" Chambers
burg Spirit.
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TIE VALLEY BANK OF HAeERsrowx.-

TIE VALLEY BANK OF HAGERsTowN.-
1t is stated in the Evening Post that the
bills Of the Valley Bank of Hagerstown,
Md, sent there for redemption, haze been
sent back to New York with the answer
OF ''no effects to the demand for the pay
ment. The sank has. therefore. stopped.
The president Of the bank is 4. Clark, and
Jos. Garniss. Is tie Cashier; but these gen
tlemen ere The. nominees o. the owners OF
the bank, and to the owners (who are New
Yo,ke!s) the holders are now looking for
pay nient Of the bills issued to them, -BaA.
Sur.
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The AMENDE HoNoRABtE The Cincinnati
EnGuler states that Robert NJ. Marshall, form.
erly prominent member of the oppo siion par
,y, has taken the stump ioI Buchanan and
Breekintldge, He was, until recently, dis
llnauished member Of the bar in Mason county,
Kp., and was, ii is stated, The founder and mos,
efficient supporter OF the Know Nothing order.
in that quarter He pow frankly confesses hS
error, and Intends to atone for il BY devoiing ALI
his energies to The cause of correct principles III
this Presidential canvass.
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01- The Foriy-thri annual repor, Of the
Bible Society OF Virginia has lstel, been Used.
Besides the Annual Report, the pamphlet con-.
lains The Proceedings OF the Blble Convention ).
held in RIehmoua April Ist, Cd and Sd Of this.
year The address Ct MID. II. Conrad,
which gave so much pleasure io-those who
heard II, is published in fall, together with alb.
slrac's Of the sermon of DR.. Klebs aud ths
speeches of Messrs. Ben, smith and, Mcneil,
all ofwilich are well worthy of pursuel
Copies of The report may be had eraluitousy
al the Bible Depository, Messrs. Price s. Car
duzo's Bookstore, Richmond
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o. 1t is said Col, Benton, when h,

cit is said. Col, Benton, when he
heard the newa of Fremonts nomination
for the Presidency, remarked. in a bois-
ferrous manner: "WLy. Fremont is a
simpleton; he is simpletou, sir, and a
fool. sir, to permit the Abolitionists to use
his name. sir. Fhey think he. has money,
sir; and that lie will bleed sir, and. by
Cd, sir, they have set him up to cheat
and swindle him, sir. They are pack
of political knaves. SIR"
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PosT OFFincE AtrAIRs.-A post office has
been established at ,Woodsyilh, Preston county,
and H NJ. Dorsy appoia.ed postmaster at Mill
Dale, Warren county. Va vice John s. Tim
berlake, resigned. George W. Ruller, poslmas-
ter at White Post, Clarke county, Va, vice G,
w. Warner, resigned.
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Posi- oFFleE AFFAIRS. Postmaster General

lost OFFICE AFFalRs.-- POSTMASTER General
Campbell has ordered the following s.
Change the cite Of Chaple It'll, F,nvanna
comfy, Va, 10 Kent's store, END appoint James
NJ. Kent, j., poslmaserj vice YIN. n, Perkins,
resigned, Discontinue RosevaIe, Franklin cou..
y, Va, ueeresi Office Is Rocky Mouur' Ar.
point Amos K Han postmaster at Mcdowell
highland county, Va, vice George W Hall IS,
Signed. Re establish Norh Mountain, Berkleg
county, Va, aud appoiel Petel Il. Fookus,
roslmasles Appoia Martin slepey, posltnas.
Ter, kleHkte#a, Blair county, Va: wee NJ.
Simpson inaved aWap
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6a4sD ENeAMrMENr OF VIRslNIA-Tsa
kigA, N0zla5 Grand Eucanpment Of Virgin
n ]. o. Q, F., commenced its session in Char
louisville aa he 9th Of August. There was a
laFge representation from the subordinate Camps
sslt. The following officers were elected for
iho ensuing year
NJ. w. Grand Patriarch. Il, H. Vaughn, Of
No. 27. 5z,
M. f Grand High Priest, A L. Peters, No.
90.
r. w. Grand S. Warden, J. T. Rsdman, o:
No 4. 49, 81
R. w. Grand Scribe, Israel Robinson, of No.
l6.
r. w. Grand Treasurer, Julius Gerst, Of No
90. J.. A.. :;
r. w. Grand Junior Warden, A. T. Burr. OF
No, ., -. u
L, W. Grand Representative to the GRAM
Lodge of The United States, Edw. II. Filzhugh,
Of NJ. /.
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A Cosby HAslT.-The habit of wr;.
ting .one's name on the backs Of bank
notes is very foolish one. 4 gentleman
whites to the Hartford Courant that abou;
a year ago while engaged IN counting
over money. he eafeitssly put his name on
the back Of $40 bill. A son OF Elm
came into his office few DAYS since with
the $50 BILL and said he had come from
East Hartford 10 get gold from the en-
dorser The gentleman looked in the
Bank Note Reporter and found that the
Bank had suspended payment, aud was
obliged TO give the man a good bill for it.
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POCKET PicKEp.-Mr. Rufus p. Rowe Of
Amelia, while passing among others in Tho
crowd lha. attended the Kansas Company 10 the
depot in Petersburg on Wednesday last, had
roll OF bank bills, amounting 10 about $40, ia
ken from the pocket oil HE pantaloons.
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AN AFFAIR OF haNoR.--A meeting look
place day or two since, near this, city, be-
tween Col, John Cunningham and ]. l.. Hatch,
Esq, aud after an exchange OF shots, without
injury 10 either party, the difficulty was homo
,ably adms.7l. - * afl 'stoar
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~ A lady, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was recent.
y discovered poekeling package Of gloves.
while naklng some purchases, acc nsrd Of ths
THEFT, and With teas handed out a $50 bill to
Pay iot The stolen p,eha2e, hamerchan, took
oul IS TO, and gave her The change. Snbse-
qaenly, he discovered thai the $50 bill was
ouaulellei,, f=
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~ Nr. Nm. c, kves, OF Va, in his la;e
l5att ~a4s i''sl the Samh will never consent to
iIerezi 4lien ii The Missouri restrictions Mr.
~ mthtvla se.eeIea als, aud delaands ealy "tEe
2eqp a78c9 81 The Saulh in The operation OF
ea1s95 atlub seem likely 10 make kansas "A
: t4a 4.ee Labor only.o
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his heart sinks as he draws near its close
and she sits still and statue like, no tell
tale bushes her fair cheeks; the long dark
lashes are not raised to permit one ray OIL
love.light from those lovely eyes to shine
upon her anxious lover, whose whole soul
is now thrilling with the tortue of sus.
pense. Thus she sits with her taper fin
gers clasped over book in her lap. He
has ceased speaking, and leans earnestly
toward her-still no response, nor does
she raise her eyes.
e Helen will you not answer me 2"
" You ask for my love-" she answered,
in low, quiet tones. 1T is not mine to
give" Herbert started as though he had
been struck, his cheek becoming as hers,
while she continued, Years ago l loved
deeply, fondly that love still reigns in my
heart. What you ask cannot give you"
Herbert could scarcely suppress groan,
but he strove manfully with the agony of
spirit. Twas in America I first met him
| loved. I was poor, my sister and my
self toiled for our daily bread a quiet
smile stole over her lips, "his kind smile
went like sunshine to my sad heart. Dear
er by far than all the gems that wealth
can buy has been this little gift from; him
she opened the book she held and display
ed moss rosebud pressed between its
leaves.
His name?" eagerly demanded Her.
bert, as he..strove to fathom the deep mean
ing in the beautiful eyes now raised, for
the first time, to his. There was blush
on her cheek now, as with trembling lip:
she murmured Herbert Moleen.'
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A Woman Who Played Upon Two
Strings.

young Hungarian soldier named
Wesley, belonging to an Austrian regi-
ment in the Garrison of Randstadt, was
executed few mornings ago in that town
for murder, in virtue of the sentence of a
court martial. Wesley, who was a
young man of excellent character, con-
ceived a violent passion for young wo-
man named Munckert, a countrywoman
of his own, who was a servant in d public
house at Radstant, and he paid his adj
dresses to her. She pretended to be in
love with him, promised to marry him,
and made him give her all the money he
received from his family, or was able to
earn by his skill as farrier. All at once,
to his dismay, he learned that she had
long been engaged to be married to man
in Hungary, and when he called upon her
for an explanation, she admitted that she
meant to marry that man and no other,
and that she had only pretended to be in
love with him, in order to be able to mar:
ry sooner. On this, Wesley, In despair,
plunged dagger into her heart, and kill.
ed her instantaneously.
He was sentenced, for this, to be hang.
ed, but no hangman could be found for
miles around; and he was ordered to be
shot. He was marched to the glacis of
the forts under strong guard, and there
found about $500 soldiers drawn up
He calmly took off his coat and bandaged
his eyes himself, and then knelt down.
The soldiers, as is usual in Germany on
such occasions, knelt also, and three rife
men who had recently carried off prizes
for their skill in shooting, were ordered
forward. All the soldiers then bega1
singing hymn, and in the midst of it tn,
signal was given; and at the same mo
ment, the criminal, struck by three balls
fell dead.
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afliseellaneolls,
A Devil Incarnate.

We have lately been put in possession
OF IactS relative to a case of seduction
such case as we do not remember evel
to have seen recorded, and which we hope
is without parallel.
Some time ago the daughter of one oil
our most respectable citizens was married
to man who was considered honorable,
upright, and in every way entitled to re-
spect and confidence. The couple remov-
ed to distant point, where they remain
ed till last spring, when they returned to
this city on visit to the wife's parents
The wife had younger sister-a fair and
spotless girl of seventeen-for whom, it
seems, the young husband conceived vi
client passion. After casting about for
means by which he might accomplish his
purpose, he proposed trip to the Falls,
the Canadas, ETC., and his wife and her
parents gladly accepted the proposal
The young daughter was, at the time,
quite unwell, and of course, was com
PEELED to remain at home with others
On the day appointed for the journey,
the young husband suddenly remembered
some important business which he had
neglected to look after, and babe his
wife and her parents to start without
him, saying that he would soon follow
them. They did so and he remained be-
hind.
After their departure he proceeded to
the chamber where the younger sister lay
sick, and commenced series of brotherly
attentions, perfectly proper in themselves,
but terrible in their results. Among them
was the administering of the medicines
prescribed by her physician. Relying
upon her confidence in hinl-a confidence
that could not be suspicious he prepared
a strong dose of morphine, which he gave
her, and when it had produced the effect
he desired, this goddess villain actually
violated the person of the invalid.
Time rolled on. That invalid is now
the mother of child-the father of
which is her own brother-in law. She
has managed to keep the affair secret
from her parents, but it is best that they
should know it-as know it they must,
sometime. What steps they will take
in the matter remains to be seen. If the
devil who brought this misery upon them
has any sensibility left, he will hang him
self without delay.
The whole annals of crime do not con-
tain anything more shocking than the
facts we have thus related. A wretch so
vile, SO far below the lowest of his kind,
so little like man and so much like a
fiend, should not be allowed to pollute the
atmosphere and disgrace the earth a
single moment. He is needed below
Buffalo Express.
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THE YOUNG AND OTHERS DURING WINTER
EVENINGS.
Punch gives the following q take off, of
the absurd attempts to make scientific
prodigies of children at an age when they
are much better employed in playing blind
mans buff:
l. Take tumbler and nearly fill it with
water. Then insert lump of sugar in
the water, and continue to stir it. In
few minutes the sugar will become invisi-
Bile.
2. Place candlcstick, with lighted
candle in it in the middle Of the table
Mahogany is best, bnt deal will answer
the purpose. Place an extinguisher up
on the candle, end the apartment will be
left in darkness, unless there are other
lights in it
3. Take kitten Zone of kindly dis.
position is preferable and place it on your
lap. Stroke it gently for few seconds,
and the animal will be distinctly heard to
pur. This experiment may be varied by
pinching the tail. in which case it will spit
and jump down.
4. Let the cinders be thrown upon the
fire and then take a common hearth-broom
and carefully sweep every particle of ash.
es and dust under the CRATE. Hang up the
broom and sit down, and pleasing display
of tidiness will be made.
5. Take pair of scissors; the size Is
immaterial. Obtain piece of white or
brown paper, six inches long and a yard
and a half across. Snap it in two. You
will find that no cxertion of strength will
join the severed parts together.
s. Place the palms of your hands togeth.
err crosswise and holding them somewhat
loosely, strike them on your knees. sound
will be produced somewhat resembling the
chink of money. This is quite as good as
having money itself. which only leads to
outlay and extravaganza.
7. Take common ruled copy book, and
at the top Of a page let a confederate write
Bounty Commands Esteem" or some
other moral sentiment. Copy this on eve
ry line of the page, and when you have
done show it to the company This ex.
pertinent is not only interesting in itself,
but leads to improve the handwriting.
8. Take the tumbler Of water mention.
ed in the first experiment, and show the
company that the glass is nearly full
Drink it off and instantly make them OBJ
serve that the glass is entirely empty. The
success of this feat depends upon its RAJ
pidity.
9. Go to bed.
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HOME.

How beautifully has it been asked by
an eminent writer: us there to be found
gift of heaven more precious, more
worthy our most ardent gratitude, than
that of possessing family, a home, vir-
tues, kindness, and enjoyments as every
day guests, where the heart and the eye
sun themselves in world of love, where
thoughts are lively and enlightened, where
friends, not only by words but by actions
say to each other, THY joy, thy sorrow
thy hope, thy prayers is mine."
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ynteresting Story.
MOLEEN.
BY JENNY WEST.

Two years had passed away since Her.
bert Moleen left America and settled in
London. Known only to few friends
by his own name, he had under an as
sumed one became quite popular as a
poet and dramatist. One evening, as he
was leaving the theatre, after the success
full performance of play he had just pub
lished, he heard his name pronounced Just
behind him, and turning round he per-
ceived Mr.. Stewart, with female on his
arm, that Herbert supposed must be An
ME, but oh how changed from the bloom
ing belle he had last seen her.
We have been watching you all the
evening" said Mr.. Herbert, as they shook
hands. Annie discovered and pointed
you out soon after we took our seat, but
you were SO interested in the performance
you could not look about you"
(" Why, when did you arrive? Where
are you staying? Can you answer all
my questions at once? But tell me first
how you are. Annie"
Annie's health has been poor for
long while, she is now little better she
says. 1t is on her account we are here.
The physicians thought travelling would
improve her. But we are at
come round in the morning. l am afraid
my pet will not be so we'll being out late
tonight"
" Oh, yes, papa, feel better"
Well, my dear, wrap your shawl clo-
ser around you as we go to the carriage
Herbert. be sure"
Most assuredly. Good night"
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p" sam, where have you been ?"

no. Sam, where have you been ?"
We've been swimming"
"Wel Who has been swimming with
your
Nobody"
Well, but yon said we've been swim
ming, didn't you ?"
We've been swimming"
"Who did you swim Wits, then, you
I'm Ne, father?9 said the pert drchin,
+" why, swan with the tide"
Here the youngster hardly lodged q
potato sent at his head.
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