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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

s@fo,oaiov Doom on fbe lSAaaol.ttis. -Tbe
fact that our farmers are raising fever
chickens every year. is exciting spirit Of
inquiry as to the cause. The cause OF thi.
falling off in the chicken crop, says the
Knoxville Wig, viii admit of but one ox-
PLANTATION. These miserable Shanghai
chickens have .beea Introduced into every
part Of the country, aud il continued, will
rid our market of chickens and eggs. They
are tender when young, and more difficult
to raise. Start a Shanghai hen out with
dozen, aud she gets down 10 two or three in
a few days In many instances the hens
will leave the entire brood in less than a
Week after they are Matched out. They are
z .j1ean, hateful and thrtlless breed q
ehi9kena, aud the sooner they are ifllcd off
the better it will be for the country.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
The Return TraYel.

Our Hotels haze been crowded for tic
last few evenings with the arrival Of persons
on their return from the various Virginia
Springs Certainly, in the memory of the
Oldest inhabitant," our town has not pre-
sented such a scene Of hustle and business,
as within .l,o past few weeks. If this is
the result of the continuation Of the Central
Railroad, what will the travel amount to
when that Road reaches It's terminus, or the
White salphaEg
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ago .ECRE

more or less. 1t lies about three miles from Dram
dy Station on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad,
seven miles from Culpcper Court house, and three
hundred Yards from plank road leading from
Fredericksburg to Culpeper Courthouse. is sit
uated in the most beautiful and healthy country in
the world, surrounded by the lands of Rev. Thorn
ton Strlngiellow, Jno. S. Barbour, A. l.. Ashby
and Robt. o. Grayson, whose lands are equal TO
any in the county. You can see, ftom the main
dwelling, the Blue Ridge for ESQ miles nearest
point, IS miles.
There are eight never failing springs on the farm,
and well of excellent water in the yard. Tie
buildings aud in good repair. About tive
thirds of the tract are arabic, and the residue
timber.
deem it entirely unnecessary to say anthing Eur
Their, as any person wishing to purchase, would 0t
course, first view it..
TERMS = third cash, the balance in one aad
two years, to bear interest from date The defer
red payments To b. secured by deed Of trust,
the title retained until last payment is made. As
the sale VIII be positive any person wishing to pur
chase had better attend. JSC. :. NORMAN.
Sept. &c, lS57.--tds
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

4 Wy II Sleeps Cto'1tng,--A cores
pondent of the Greenbrier Era, writing
from Braxton G. H., Va, says:
A minister Of the Methodist Protestant
Church in tbs eapng' named Nm Z. Ray,
whose wife has been i'll the Eastefsl 'l.anaiis
Asylum, at Williamsburg, Va, since 1857
has, it is said, been addressing young lady
with the view of making her Mrs Ray No,
2, and to carry out his designs. exhibited
forged letters from the superintendent, sign
ed j. ii. striblinc, stating that his wife
was dead. jfhe father of Mrs. Ray having
received letter from DR.. Gait, snpcr,nteQ
dent of the Eastern ,Iunatia Asylum, in
forming hisasthat size was still alive, and in
good hea'ill except epileptic lumey, with
which she is afflicted, the Rev. VIM, it is
said stopped for parts unknown, to escape al
indctmea. fog forgery.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26


attention of those sl.dering with Corns, &C.,
to card of DR.. Schultz, in another column
of the Viadtcator. The Petersburg. Express
speaking of him, says CDR. S. Schultz, Of
Richmond, whose reputation as skillful
and experienced Surgeon Chiropodist may
already be W ell known to most of our citi-
zens, is now OF visit to Petersburg. The
singular case and painlessness with which
he performs oil operations upon deformed
feet, and in removing eorns, bunions, &C.,
is spoken of very highly through both the
press and private testimonials; and any of
our citizens troubled with either of these
troublesome affections, would be iudipious
in giving him call" Persons needing
the Doctors services in Staunton would do
we'll to give an early call, as his stay will
be short. See advertisement.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
A IJRER LANDLORD

Dir. James Ward of Chacago, who owns
large number of houses, has been to his
tenants and reduced the rents, in view of
hard times, about twenty per cent, I he
newspapers are handing around the name of
this man with SOUL. and want to know who
will 20 and do likewise. MIR. Ward, we
apprehend, need not expect very lively
competition in his singular mode Of lay
ine up trcasurcs Pass him fou!4d.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Important Arrest of Conmerfe;tef s,

CHRIsTIANSBURG, VA, Sept. Is.
The officer sent to arrest William \. Poa,
spoken Of in my last, returned, with him on
yesterday, and after an examination, he
was committed to jail lie was foupd at
the house of Dr. Isaac B. Scott about half
4 .aile from the New hger White Sulphur
Springs, in Giles county. While arrestine
him several things occurred to excite a sus.
picl1n, against lpr. Scott himself who was
Immediately TAX en- into custody Is tie Of
licers, and search made, when large guam.
titles of newly coined half dollars, in an un-
finished state, with the dies, moaidS, cleo
t'7c tattcgy, for plating and several letteF3
from .hQascs in New York and PHILADELPHIA,
from which they had purchased copper and
tin, were found
asf. Scott, wife aad two daughters, Que
II whom was to have been married to poff,
on the day OF his arrest, were committed to
GILES county Jail, to await their trial. PeG
Is Indicted fer passing counterfeit halves,
IN this county. He formerly lived here,
but now resides in Newport, Giles county
Several other persons in the ncighborhool
ct ef. Scott are suspected and we hope
that some clue may n9w be I'D "a shc euun-
igrieits that have been so plentiful III Giles.
The New York correspondent. who furnish
ed the dies, moulds, &c, with directions
for their use. writes ,uA.eg Tedious char
acter.- Djspaeh.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Thnfy- Serea Persons Poisoned

ArGrsrA, Gro, Sept. 2i.--A negro wo-
man cook, instigated by a Hungarian named
-GQpeska, has poisoned 81 persons in the
family of Thomas Frazell, killing .Frazell,
his evegaeer, wife and two children. Mrs
Claud, Frazcll's grand daughter and others,
are still living, but said to be in critical
condition. The negro woman has been
burnt by the populace, and it IS thought the
same fate awaits Comeska
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

Ess' The Lexington Star says We
understand that Mr.. James NJ. Ransom, of
this (Rockbridge) county, Va, has sold
his farm, including some other property, to
a Mr.. Mattox, from New Orleans, for forty
seven thousand .dollara The farm sold at
the rate Of fifty dollars per acre.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Plank Walk,

Preparations are being made for laying
beautiful plank walk from the Bridge to- tie
Gate at the L. Asylum This is an i'm
proyemeut much needed. Wonder what the
authorities think of the unsightly danger
Gus and disgraceful walk to the Institution
Buildings What do strangers think
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
'Th6 POtalOe Rot.

Weare sorry to learn that the Potatoe Rol
has made its appearance in several localities
in this State. In Fauquier, the rot is very
destructive, One gentleman was feeding his
potatoes to the hogs. A doubtful economy.
We have as yet heard no complaint in Au
qusta
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

rs See the advertisement Of II. j.
Faust & Co Boot and Shoemakers. They
have q very fine assortment, and we place it
on record that they are the first persons who
have imported Calf-skins direct from Europe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Fine Peaches.

Capt, JNo. d. SuNsERs, of this county,
presented US, last week, with lot of the
largest and finest Peaches we have seen this
season. Hehas our thanks, and we hope he
may find ready sale for his luscious PEACHES.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Total

E1y The attention of the public is request.
ed to the land sales advertised by Commits
s.oner Jno. B. Watts These lands are
valuable. See also other sales advertised in
this paper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
NOTICE.

tE3lE Enntersville and Monterey Turnpike Cor
L. pany will apply to The County Courl Of Iiigh.
lend County,, on tho first day or its October term
ne.s, for the appointment OF FIVE DISTINGUISHED free
halders board of Commissioners. to ascertain a
Just compensation to the owners of land, upon tht
line OF Improvement within the said County. for
such Of the said lands are proposed to be taken
by said Company for its purposes.
The said Company viii also apply to the County
Court of Pocahontas County. at its November tsrm
next, for the appointment Of like Commissioners
for TIE said County Of jnoce houtas.
F. order of JA6Fs SIATEN, President.
J =. SreicKLER, Seer.
Sr2t Is, lS51.-4w.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
NGficf.

Ike Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Synod of the Soat will meet at Old Provi-
dence, Augusta county, Va on Monday
the 18th day of October next. The meet
ing will be opened with sermon by Rev.
D. g. Phillips, Of Geo. at II o'elk, 4. II.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

ERROR CoRaEoTEp. The Bank of Ka-
nawha, reported Us having failed, but which
has met all its engagements, was reported
and believed to be on the Independent plan.
This is mistake 1t is branch Of one Of
The Va Banks
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
IeSscl Hrecked.

Nrw YoRK, Sept. 2i.--Thc papers of
this city contain an account of the wreck of
the steamer Albion, near Sandy Hook, which
occurred on Saturday night, during the
prevalence of a violent storm The lives
of all on board were proyideatially saved.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

W.suINeroN, Sept 2l.--The New York
papers give the total number of persons on
board the Central imerta,, at 592, and fur
niaht The names of l53 saved Total pum-
Der supposed to be lost 80.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Passengers Saged.-Central America,

The number of passengers ascertainod tx
be saved thus far, is 154-as follows:
BY barque Ellen, at Norfolk, 40
BY brig Marine, of Boston, 100
By barquc Saxopy, at Savannah,
taken from the Ellen, 5
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Cattle Killed.

tOn Saturday last, five cattle belonging to
Mr.. Samuel Keller, were struck by light
ming on his farm, near West View, in this
county, and Instantly killed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
$73,s67 1o

Big Corm.-The Little; Rock (lArkansas)
Gazette says, Mr.. d. s. Morrison of Hot
Spring county, ventured into his cornfeld,
and soon got lost in the immense growth =
For four days he wandered about living on
roasting ears.
Can any of our Virginia or Maryland
farmers beat that we mean the story =
.1lcr Sen
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Loss OF SpeCie,

ahe loss of specie on board the Central
America is supposed to amount to over two
millions, mostly consigned to New York,
and insured in London.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
M brmick Cntchtnn Il Mr. a

-McCormich Catcdin9 It. Mr. Meteor
mick, the inventor Of the celebrated reaper,
and now 2 resident of-Chicaeo has proyok
cd pcrirc Of the New York Tribune, be-
cause he has offered 10 pay two thousand
dollars agar towards the salary Of Rev,
Dir. Rice, ia-SQuthcrn Presbyterian clergy,
nial, ii he will come to Chicago, and preach
tie gospel, ,inrS emitting these parts which
instruct sergaaisto obey tnea masters, and
pronounce abolitionism the doctrine of
devils. The Tribune says that Mccormick
ought to be opposed to the peculiar inst-
tuition, because it is hostile to discoveries
and inventors. AS Mr.. Mccormick was
himself born and reared under the institu-
ton he may not able to perceive hesrath
of that statement.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

CHARlEsrowN, Sept, 20.-An extensive
fire, said to be The largest for years, occur
red at Johnson's Hotei, last night. ,Iany
buildings on both sides of the street were
consumed, Loss estimated at $50 000.-
Half insured principally in SQuthegn Offices,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Es5- The Wythevillc .Itleqroph state

"b Il "V " tHuFDtC s<VFoJF"VF Nt"0Os
that upwards of 100 RattlesNakes. and Cop
perheads were killed during the present
season, in the Rich Valley ncighborhood, in
this county, within boundary not exceed
ing three miles. Several Of the rattlesnakos
measured upwards of five feet in length.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
a VALUABLE FARM E0R SALE.

WILL offer for sale on tae THIRD DAY OF
4 OCTOBER NEXT, if fair if not, on the next
lair day, at Mrs. Wales in the town of Stevens-
burg, the farm upon which ] formerly lived, near
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
F4LUdRE PROPERTY FOR SHE,
Situated IN tie Torn of fiSherul{e,
-4aqaSto County, !

-
A ONE ACRE Lot. with first rate two
~ sto2y BRICK DIV Filing HOUSE, with
looms, down and up stairs, aud with d large
Hall through the same, Kitchen and Dining Room,
Sbryauts' House, Smoke Rouse. Also good Wei
IN the yard with never falling water, and good
Pump in the same ALSO, 4 good Stable on the
Lot with eight Stalls ip i. All the property in
good order.
Also
a Lot containing ACRES within one hundred
yards of the Depot on the Virginia Central Rail
road, with first rate STORE House on the
sane, I No. !. stand for any one wishing to engage
IN tie Mercantile business. This lot has omit a
Spring which flows for nine months in the wear.
which is its natural slate, and if opened wouid al
ford wafer the year round. \ beautiful building
site convenient to the Spring which could b
made a desirable home for Mechanic or Merchant
ana l.. 5 healthy an1 intelligent community
conY enient to schools aud Churches. Poss1s-
sion given short notice.
Any communication either personally, or by lot
ter, will be promptly attended 70, BY addressing
tue Undersigned, at fisne1sville fest oBce.
z. SCilMUGKHR,
agent for Hurst Berry, and hers.
Sept PC. 1S5T.-lin
W oodstodk tenth Legion copy enc month, an q
send account to +. Schumacher OF to this elteo.
MEALS Adm'r
MeFALL'S Widow. dc.
To John Crawford as SURVIVING rartaer Of tl'e
lata dep1 CT Atfaa /. Crawford, and "a Execntoref
Hey1 AoFall, dtc'd. .Ipha lrvire and Preston
.3eod, Administrators of sud McFall. and the
creditors % said Mcfal~-
Tal.e nptce thsl en- the 18th day of October
1871, at my Otiiee, ii StauutoI, VIII proceed
der the decree Of the Circuit Court Of Augusta
County,
lst. To take aeeannt of the partnership tram
actions ef Jehn It,t"isId al David Maeali ,dee,.
-. 10 ta&e an AZ 9uat " the Administration
Of The estate 81 said Mefall by JONI Crawford,
Executor.
Sd. To take al account Of tho transactions II
sid Aefalls Trustee al Brtan It achb
4b.. T. tskc ~ amount ii tie Administration Of
sait NeFaiby said Good alsj lty inc as Admins
trat rs DC.
5th. To tgi,n an account % hc ass Is aah iudrl
edness Of the estate Of said MeieA AHA Ae respccs
tive pfiorjties et is e55s.
hereby Feqaazs II persons harine cllas against
said estate To produce Thorn with proper pror{
thereof, b. lore or befrre tn dav ibcy
mentioned. Nm. =. il. BANlGit
Mast! Cemmis ioner.
September d. ls55. IL.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

TO FEHTISEBS.-~ The Yindcater has
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad
Joining counties, and is valuable medium for adj
yertsers, Circulating among business men, it ef-
fords great inducements to thofe who will use its
columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

The key of the hay AMI thc lc4 IF The
nigb' IS prayer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

Grem Sele Of Blootl7l Horses.-The sale
EFF Hon. James b. Clays stud of thorough
bred horses took place in Fayette county,
n.y., last week. His imported stallion, In
dian chief brought the large sum of IS, 020
under the hammer. Some of his FLIES were
bid off by kentuckians fer $500 and 600
each, and the buyers cor gratulatcd them
selves on their good luck. 1t !3 SAID to
have been a swondcrful sale
The celebrated Gray Eagle, now about
twenty-three years old, was sold day or
two ago to MIR. Merchant, of Newark Ohio,
for the large sum Of two thousand dollars.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

EYH The Democrats of Kentucky are
getting very merry over Know Nothineism.
Here Is tee evidence, which we copy from
the ST. Louis Democrats
EPITArH.
Fillmore and Houston. Crittcndcn and Scroqr., -
Donelson and Stockton, George Law and Bolts
A nd the rest of the party have gone to the doee,
or are only lett remaining in very small spots
Receipts for tie Tindicatop for tie ueeh
endinq ,Se2)ffaube. % 1877
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26

Ceatrm Raarooa Company -1he follow
ing are the receipts of the Virginia Central
| a Company, for the month Of Angus,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
Fall and Winter Clothing.

WEare now receiving cur FALL AND WIN
wv TER CLOTHING, manufactured for this
market, and would call the attention Of persons in
want OF something CHEAP and COOP in our line.
ROANE q ABBY,
Under Virginia Hotel.
Staunton, Sept, g. ls57.--3t.
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Sad 4!HictiQn, "A letter in the Rich
mond Dispatch dated Amelia County, Va,
Sept 8, SAYS An epidemic is prevailing
in this county, which has proved very fetal.
1t is malignant form of dysontery. ,0t
Mr.. A TinsleF's family Of nine children
five were taken sick at one time, and have
since died After their death two more
were carried to the grave by the same dis
ease. Tke, wife of Mr.. r is now lying in
a critical condition. It is a sad sight &c
see seven newly made graYes. side by side
contaiplng almost whole family
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-09-26
LIGHT.

I HAVE just received another supply of those SUI
4 peror Germa, Matches fiat never miss fire.
For Sale by the gross or retail. e0,"t'
." X. j. GLENDY,
Per. c. 4. COCHRAN.
Stauptca Senf 96 1877
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Iron.

AVE have on hand several tons of assorted Bar
w Iron, which We will sell very low for cash.
STAPLES, MARTIN & CO.
stanton Sent % 1851.
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sssrOvald Plaster.

lust received 10 tons of pure fine Ground Plas-
- Ter, FROM Alexandria, and for sale for cash only
by, STAPLES, MARTIN co.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-16
SHE RIFFS SALE

HTY VIRTUE of three executions issued out of
"a y the District Court of the Ninth Judicial District
in and for Butte County and State of California To
me directed and delivered, commanding me To make
the of seven hundred and ninety two twenty i've
one hundredths dollars with interest on said sum
from the 29th day of February A. d. 1851. III the rate
of PER cent per annum until paid and the further
sum of twenty nine 30 one huHdredihs dollars costs
of suit and all uccruine costs on said wr!l wherein
Jos. Gluckauf is plaintiff, and JAS. \. Murray and
- Jones are defendants. And tie further sum of
five hundred and thirty eighty one hundredthS dol
lars and the OF fifty tw" 60 one hundrcdths dol
lars Of SUIT all accrung costs OF suit and all
accruing COSTS said writ wherein 7. spear is
plaintiff and J. A. Murray and - Jones are defend
ants, and the further sum OF nine hundred and sixty
nine sixty three hundredths dollars nnd the sum
OF thirty nine dny one huudredins dollars costs of
suit and all accrtilng costs on SAID writ wherein
Treadwel & Co are Plaintiffs and jas Murray and
Jones are defendants, have levied upon and shall
expose public sale 10 the highest bidder for cash,
on the 18th day of August ID. 1851 al the hour ot
O'Clock r. all of the right title and interest of Jas
A. Murray and - Jones or either OF them in and To
fifty shares of stock more or less, in the Bidwell
Bridge Company doing business in Bidwell's Bar,
Butte County and State OF alifOrnia The above
sale to take place the Court House door in the
town of Oroville county and state aores id.
Oroville July 90. 1857 Sheriff Butte County.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-09-16
SHEEIrF'S SALE.

upY VIRTUE of an execution issued out of the
n . District Court of the SIKH judicial District IN
and for the County of Sacramento end state of Cali
furnia, to me directed and delivered commanding me
to make the of seventy five sixty one hnndredths
dollars costs Of suit and all accrning costs on said
writ wherein Q. 4 NJ. A. liaille! are plaintiffs aud
Jesse Elder Il &. A. Walter are defendants | have
levied upon and shall expose at public sale to the
highest bidder for cash the 25th day of August,
A. -. 1857. at the hour of o'clock p all the
rigtat title and intee est OF G A. Waiter. one OF the
defendants above named. in and to the following
property. to witt the uniivided fifth interest IN
and 10 the Union claim being 200 feet front by $50
ieet deep said claim is situated near the reservoir
back of the town of Lynchhurg in Butte County Cal
itornia Also all the tools and sluices belonging To
or in aIywise appertaining unto said claim.
The nbove sale to AXE place At the Court House
Dated August 3, 1857.
p. FREER, Sheriff Butte County