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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
hEYiEa. Of Inc q, Nj. s. persia.

! New YoRK, Jan. 9.--The news hy tho
/ Persia is indefinite.
+ Constahtinople advices say the Persian
| Minister continues bis negotiations with the
English Ambassador to adjust the difficulty.
/ The Persian Minister proceeds to Paris.
Persia continues her warlile preparations
PERSIAN AND RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.
The Times Paris correspondent states
that the Russian army amounts to &C, 00O
men complete, on the shores of the Caspian
sea, & that they are still in the environments.
The RUSSIAN General had however sent three
officers into tie nearest provinces Of Persia.
to examine the condition of the towns and
forts, and to take plans of routes by which
a passage might be made for the enemy.
SWITZERLAND.
Advlees from Berne, on Monday, say the
hopes of peace are on the increase in the Of
fetal circles. -Four fresh divisions were call
ed out. The students of Urich volunteered
for the active army. The popular enthusi-
asm was increasing.
C0NSTANTINOPLE.
The Paris correspondent of the ssGlobe''
Qondon paper) received and telegraphcd
the following:
CoNsrANTINorLE, Dec 10Th - The Per-
sian General Murad Mira marched into
Cabul { Afiighanistan, and occupied surrah
"a small town near the City of Cabul, } where
he took up favorable position.
FURTHER REMARKS OF RESPECT
TO AMERICAN OFFICERS.
The American officers of the Arctic Ship
Resolute, continued to receive the most
marked attention from the British people.
The only public entertainment they were
able to attend vas one given by the citizens
of Plymouth on Christmas day. They were
TO dine with Lady Franklin, after which
they were to retarn home in Size Retriba-
ton.
Gs- The steamer Asia has since arrived
Her news is That the Prussians had 1870 eco
men under arms, and not 80, 000 as before
reported The Swiss are unanimous in their
enthusiasm, and the arming of 90 900 men
has been ordered by the Federal Coaneil
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
PERSI

The military power of Persia, with which
country Great Britain has just gone to war,
is said tie consist of eighty thousand iHan-
try, drilled by European officers, and eom-
posed in part of regular troops; numerous,
but undisciplined cavalry and artillery,
which is said by English travellers them
selves to be in admirable condition & pTae-
tice. The British expedition against Persia
consists of nine first class steamers, twenty
six sailing transports, and six thousand eff
eient troops which have sailed from Bombay
for the Persian Gulf, and as many more
which have left England for the same des-
tination. herat, which has lately fallen, is
said 10 be the gate to the high road Of tray
el and commerce with India, and England
cannot permit it to remain under hostile in
faence. Persia, thus 4 barrier between
Russia and the English, bids fair to become
the theatre Of conflict which will decide
forever the mastery of the East r Disp.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
THOMAS DODAMEAD, ESQ.

The Board of Directors of the Virginia
Central Railroad, have unanimously elected
Thomas Dodamead, Esq. Superintendent
of Transportation Of their road. For long
series Of years past, Mr.. Dodamead has fill
ed the post of Superintendent of the Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad. The -four
ishing condition of this road at present, and
the order and system that has prevailed in
all its workings and arrangements, since the
control of Mr.. B. commenced, is the best
evidence that could be furnished of his qual-
ifcations. His duties will be vastly aug
mented on the Central Road, but he will no
doubt prove fully equal to the increase. We
regret to lose him from road with which
our city is more directly connected than the
Central /; but wish him much success and
prosperity, wherever lis lot may be cast -
Peterstu,y Erp.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

PREMIUM oA TrEroTALlsM. -The atlanta
(Ga.) lntelligeneer states that the Western
and Atlantic Railroad givcsa bonas to such
men as agree to, abstain from spisitaous H.
qaors as a beverage, varying according to
their posts. Engine men receive S37. 50
conductors 225 and srain- hands, iiremen,
ard wood-passers, $15 per quarter OF the
employees of the road, II have agreed to
the regulation. The result has been hat a
remarkable improvement has taken place.
not only in the habits and conduct of the
men, but a wonderful difference has been
made in the actual saving of money to the
road.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
The Streets and Sidewalks

Are in rather bad condition for a city, and
as it season of the year when walking is
sometimes dangerous, the sooner something
IS done the better. We expect the Corpo-
ration to be sued before that nuisance of a
plank road is removed. Look at the thick
ness of the ice on some Of the payements. -
II the Council will pass an Ordinance re-
curing every one to sweep the snow from
tho rayemcnts before their doors, this diff
Guilty will be avoided.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

TIM ioNE STAR SET. We met the etl.er
day in IN exchange paper with an extract
from letter Of aohr S. Carlisle, represen-
stative d tlIs Parkcrsburg District in the
House. II aAeh he declines running again,
and accompanies lis wihslrsvsl mitfB some
whining remarks, implying Chat he con.ii-
ers himself Democrats, ard that he will
draws for the parfoso of preserving harmo-
ny III that party. We never heard before
that be had ever been Democrat. and are
sincerely sorry to hear It now. We are very
sure that if Democrats can prevent it he will
never be che again. They fred veil Y
over his political grave last mouth, iii the
shape of seme one thousand majority for
Buchanan. Therein lies the true cause Of
his withdrawal He has ne earthly chance
Of a reelection, and expands his last efforts
Of Judgment in going gf1ceEuily 10 oblivion
The letter was 50 curious that We had
marked it for publication, but it escaped u.
and, 50 uillnrortant do Mr.. e.'s views aHti
movements seem. even to his Know Moth
ing friends, that we coald nos iud anutior
copy u ,aehester tljrgiaiaa.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Interesting fc'c6ratiom = The Washing
ton correspondent of the BaAisora Sun says:
Some of the Veterans Of the war Of 1872 are
about TO suggest to the President of the Ma
tionl Convention, Hon Joel r. Suthcr-
land, 10 invite the soldiers of the second
war Of independence" to visit Washington
and unite in the imposing ceremonies of the
Ii the President Of the Con-
yention considers the subject fayorably, it is
further designed to request all who may at
tend for that purpose to wear the identical
uniform, or any portion thereof, in which
they appeared during the war. Al the flags
or other trophies which may be attainable,
IRE TO he displayed other afranE ements arC
coutcmplateJ ~ soon as Judge sutherland
answer Is received.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
Lecture ON China.

Mr. JOHN r. PoINrs. Qato Missionary to
China) delivered Lecture in the Lutheran
Church, in this place. Oh Friday evening OF
last week, at the request of the Young Mems
Christian Association Subject, China. -
The lecturer occupied near two hours, and
presented a large amount of most interest
lag Information with regard to that singular
Leon!e- tlleir customs, religion, &c.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Winter oatfe F1ajns-.S,Gertaq .imoag tie
Sareegiag fartics-.l'atg1d Eaaor
ST. Louis, Jan. 18th. The st. Joseph
correspondent of the Republican, under date
of the 3rd inst, says that the winter on the
plains Is the most severe ever known BY the
dwellers in that region Tbo surveying
parties had been disabled and driven IN
ten. Mathews reports rumor of two Uni
ted States surveying parties having been
murdered by the Camanehe Indians ia the
southwestern part of Kansas torrifsry. AZ
so, that only a portion Of another party had
retained from Western Kansas the seinain-
der were believed to have frozen 10 death.
The Thermometer at St. Joseph was II deg
below zero. The ice on the Missouri river
was twenty inches thick.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

TIE Blue Ridge Taaael.--The editor OF
the Charlottesville Jcfersonian, who was
present When the first hole was made thro'
the Rlae Ridge Mountain, says:
The entire length Of the tunnel is 44733
feet, as heretofore aseertained by the meas
urcmcnt over the mountain and now that
the blasting has been so far completed as to
ret pretty accurate measurement inside, il
IS aseertaincd to be 44T3 feet The drills
5n both sides the tunnel when they met, va
riod but half an zach; the drill from the
western end is precisely in The centre of the
tunnel. About eleven feet are to be blast
ed before the entire Roadway viii be through.
On The eastern eide the rock for 80 feet ~
length ana Ii feet in eiath and IN the wcs-
tern end. 2230 IN length and rs in widrh,
making 230 feet uhicfs Is 10 be blasted and
eat out before the tunnel VIII BE finished to
the level of the track
If the present force can be kept at work.
tho whole migtt be completed by the last Of
May next, bat b. the first Of July, in all
probability, the cars Of the Central Railroad
will pass Under. instead OF over the Blue
Ridge Mounain
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
which we have thus stated. the Board have

/ "HiCii wv iidNe III Us SIdleQ, the D0afu nave
! come 70 the following conclusions:
| Iirst--Ihat the collision cannot be attri-
! tutcd to the arrangement for the meeting
q Re trains ct Melton instead Of Gordons-
vile; ard was not occasioned BY any defect
in the Schedule, or by any want of olearncsF
IN the rule which applied TO the case.
Secona-Ihat $. y. Gooch, the Conduc.
tor Of the Up train, acted with due caution
and in accordance With the rules, and uaa
not 10 blanc fer the collision,
I Ihird-That the collision was caused b.
the failure Of T. L. Swift, the Conductor q
the down train, to observe the printed rule
on the time table, which plainly declared
that the up train should start from Melton S
at 20, and which consequently should
have restrained him from going on, unless
he was certain of having ample time to reach
that poiut before the time fixed for the >up
train to leave it.
/ In connection with this action. the Boart!
are admoniShcd, by sense of simple it's
tee, to state that, in their opinion, Captain
Swift was not guilty of any wilful impru-
dence or recklessncss, but that the collision
was caused by his mere oversight and mad
yertenee.
In addition, they will say that his long
continued connection with this company,
during the whole of which, up to the date
Of the occurrence which is the cause of this
proceeding, he performed his duties in the
most cautious and exemplary manner,
makes the duty of dismissng him as Con-
ductor NEST painful one to the Board =
And further. that nothing has occurred, in
this investigation, to lessen their confidence
in hsa as gentleman OF high Integrity
but, on the contrary, it has been confirmed
by the entire frankncss and eanaor which
he has manifested
The investigation, which was commenced
on the 18th, having been continued, and be-
ing completed, and the late Superintendent
having been fully heard tie Directors adopt
cd the folloWing-thc President not acting
Resolved, That the Directors Of the Vir-
ginia Central Railroad Company unanimous
ly approve the act Of the President III remov-
ing the Superintendent, Mr.. John Il. Tim
berlake, from Office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Saieide.-Tho Danrille (sa.) Register
has the following which was briefly alluded
to IN a letter in the Dispatch Of yesterday
"Icbabod Griggs, living in the western
part Of this county, committed suicide on
Wednesday of the Christmas. IL 8as at
Whjtmei IN that day at hiring On his
way home he stepped and hung himself with
his bride reias in an Old mill hotsse en- the
road side. lie hung two days before dis
covered. lie was soler and Industrious
man, and was in easy circumstances. Whom
he hang himself be had his marriage license
in bis pocket, and the following night was
appointed Cor his wedding
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
T':a saat', s.a tn ncmecrat,c Parry.

4 a." '2@"s=s es.se- $50 AaASVCS1sfG FaFEys
a fact deserving to Be veil considered
Iand the responsibilities Of which the Do-
iaooracy viii be called upon 70 meet. N. that
for the first time during the present genera
ton, the whole region below the Potomac
has, within the last twelve months, consipp-
ed its political destiny into the keeping of
the Democratic party.
Hitherto the South has been the prey Of
contending factions. She has been weak
because her people were divided. All have
felt that this was her weakness. Both par
ties have been loud in lamcnting, while each
has been ready to throw upon the other the
blame for dissenson which exposed her to
the soothing and contempt of her enemies
Hat dozen years since, some believing
that these discussions could never be healed
while the old party names rally their respec-
tive adherents, determined to drop the de-
signation of Wing and Democrat and form
a Southern rights party; which it was hoped
would embrace the whole South. Vain
hope. The unfurling of the flag of this
new organization was but the signal for in-
tcnser feuds than had ever before been
known in our section. Signally failing in
i'o ooJCoe VI uniting tlc GUutH, lne bOuIL-
ern Rights party speedily and wisely dis
solved, leaving its elements to go whittier its
aihnitfes carried them Most of its mem
bors went into the Democratic party-many
not before connected with it. The dissou-
ton Of the Union party followed, by which
the Democracy was still further strengthen
ed, not only receiving back all its members
with very few exceptions) who had gone
INTO the Union party, but with them many
who bad been Wings. Know Nothingisln
drove into the Democratic ranks another ac-
ccssion OF hitherto allied forces-now faith
full allies
The result as shown by the late election,
Is that the South, with, the omission of the
third-rate State of Maryland, is practically
a unit. What was so long desired has at
last been though not in ,uan-
ner in which many hoped that it would be
accomplished The Democracy triumphant
throughout slie whole section lying below
the Potomac, we may assume that our di-
visions have ceased
1t now remains for the Democratic party
to meet the responsibility which popular
confidence has imposed upon it. \ South
ern union having been effected under its
banner, It's leaders AID It's members must
see to it that public expectation is not disap-
pointed as to the results which have been so
frequently predicted as certain to flow from
such unity Of sentiment in the slavehoIding
States. --tSaaaan0h Gcorgiaa
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

GFN. CAss' succrsson.--za Chaa-
der, who has been chosen by the rcpuli-
cans of Michigan 10 replace Gen. Cass in
the q 5. Senate, for six years from the 4tl
of March next, is merchant of Detroit
and, at tha same time Jealous politician
lie was the whig candidate for governor Of
Michigan IN fS52, but vas beaten by The
Hon. Robert MeClelland, the present Sec
rotary Of the Interior
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
,efg- Tho Suocfator thinks that It

Gg" The Spectator thinks that it and
"Edax' are entitiedto BLASTING gratitude
for having the Fown Clock put in motion
again. We are not disposed to rob either
of any glory in the achievement, but if We
are not mistaken the Nindicator was the frs
t, cal attention 10 this subject and we ask
the Clock, now that it is rpaniag, to a,4h,
right, Or we must strike it again,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

A VETERAN SURGEON DR.. Valentine
Mott, OF New York, perforated the opera
tion last month"; for the forty-ninth time, Of
tying the carotid artery in the living sub
joet. The Napoleon of surgeons is now n
years old, yet is as straight as ever, and as
young at heart as when so years younger
lie does not even wear glasses when he ope-
rates, and the man is not extant who cvcl
saw his hand tremble.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

YOUNG AMEmcA.-Tho Rockingham Re-
gistcr says: 1--WE saw striking specimen
OF young America in front of cur Office,
u few weeks since. e was 'yoaag aaan'
about | or L years of age, barefooted, with
glazed cap on bis head, with cigar in his
mouth, with his legs crossed, reading a
newspaper. Altogether, he presented to
our mind, the rarest spccimen of fast
yo@th" we have seen for many day. 1t is
possible we may be too much inclined to old
'togyism," but really, such exhibitions of
preeoeious spirit are calculated to make one
wonder where the present generation Of
- boys are driving to. If they don't 90
to the bad place alluded to in the Bible,
there is no such place"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

ANOTHER EXPULSION. During the Christ
mas holidays portion of the citizens Of Lou
isa, Spottsylvania and Rappahannock eoun-
ties met at the grocery in Louisa, occupied
by I'll. Ruger, who had been suspected OF
selling ardent spirits to slaves without IL
cense, and also of tradingwith them contra
~ to law, and gave him notice that he must
leave the place by Monday, 9th January
Ruger left the county, The committee also
pledged themselves to search, whip and drive
oft all gypsies, pedlars, sellers of spirits to
slaves without license and permission from
their owners, and all suspicious itinorants
traYersing their section of the country.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

re- The Ladys Book advises against the.
registration of letters. The editors saws it
invites to roguery by pointing out letters
that contain money,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Bare .Ski'as aad fgrs-Thc editor of the
cynthiana, IL. Age, having recently at
tended a BAH. says
We noticed a great variety Of female
costume at the last Bachelors Ball. Some
OF the laeiies danced with warm fur eapes,
made Of otSer or sabge, While others had their.
neeks aad shoulders protected from the in
element season and gaze OF the world by
white bare skins, very beautiful"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17


Safe Of httes.-There was Il very large
number Of negroes sold publicly at the Jan
uary Albemafle court. Probably as npauv
as a hundred, says the ADVOCATE, changed
owners that day, at prices ranging from
&l000 to $500 for men, and eight or nine
hundred for women.
t'saf rs Goh 1t appears dat the coat
extracted from the mines Of PENNSYLVANIA
the last year has been equal to the sum of
forty millions Of dollars, which is well mp to
the yield OF the gold mines Of California.
Coanie1eits.- Counterfeit sic bills on
the Farmers Bank of Virginia, PAYABLE 10
the Banking House in Biacksbure, are out.
a new bill, badly executed, but calculated
to deceive careless persons. The signatures
of Smith, Cashier, and Mcfarland, FRESH
dent, engrayed.-i'et. cypress
Candies made franz Cannd Caol.-We
were yesterday presented by Mr.. Samuel
Vanhorn, With candle made in Kanawba
county, in this State, from Camel Coal -
The candle is nearly transparent, resembling
wax, and burns with s. beautiful blue light.
---ater. Geszste.
Coa1 IN Bath CounW,--.t vein of coal,
ten feet thiek, has been discovered in Bath
county, Va, by Geo. f. Gordon, of Phila-
delphia, who has purchased 20, 900 acres of
land near the Bath Alum Springs, for min
ing purposes.
PRODUCTIVE Land. -NIr Timmons pur-,
chased piece of land near Richards Ferry.
in Stafford co., Va, for S475, and dug up.
wards of $40 in silver on q small portion
which is about the most productive spot
on the place.
Made a fortuse. Flight years ago, Chs.
G. Van located 500 acres Of Land south Of
Fort Des MONIES, Iowa 1t cost Cat 81 %
an acre. 1925. He has recently been Offer
ed $3.50 an acre, or $4,000 for the tract.
The census of Fort Dcs Moines is 8, sol, an
increase of over 800 in nine months.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Lebo, Magensellor and Ien#r-Demo-
crats--yotea for Camegop and Backus.
Calhoun, Fsneold, Hill, Nicholas and Smith
Of Cambria, voted for Foster. Tester voted
for Wilkins.
Elec,ios ct .Seaator f,oa, Missouri.
ST. Louss, Jan Is - The Legislature,
yesterday elected James ). Green, Oem. }
I. >. Senator for the short term Green
received 50, Benton 81, and L. s Ken
nett 81 yotcs
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17
+. ). ALFRED, EDuoR

TO ADVERTISERS The Viadicator has a
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad
ioining counties, and is valuable medium for ad--
yertisers. Circulating among business men, it at
fords great Inducements to thore who will use its
aaumns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-17

Praasglfon10 {. s. NfHafer
fifRisnrhs, Pa. JAN. l3.--Fhe Leeis-
latRre met ct noon. to-day, AMI Cameron,
Rep,.h was elected Senator On tka first bal
ini l. Ent.- stnnl--
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-07-14
proposals for screw-propeller sIoop-or- War. |


Bureau Of Construction, Sc, June a. 1857
THE Bureau will receive sealed proposals, specif,
fg tae ooa,clon q siaan Propeller ssg VAR authorized
The proposals must Be rr The hull ssr and spare spare rigging
and blocks sails and spare sails awnings De- boats apohos and ca
and spare work with all the equipments and outfits Of
men, provisions, stores, and armament
The armament, stores and provisions win be funhhed by the
specifications fully used the
method and ses Of stenn the detail Of sizes and Of
for captain waom Cor II officers for IA officers apart
&C., SICK bay magazines, shclroons spirit holds
chain and other lockers o the dimensions Of the boats and
all the other objects included In the proposal
application TO the the bidder
ship which, also plans
must provide capacity and convenient stowage.
built showing the noard the aloiment Of space for
accommodations for for the of the various OBJ
ee Of equipment outfits provisions and stores the arrangement Of
the machinery and tho disposition OF the coal There must also be
The plans win be accompanied by model which with tho draw.
ngs Of the hull be scale inch 10 foot
The ship 70 be pierced for chase aud brdste ports,
Il inches port
above the deck the ports "A inches fore and aft and IS inches
Tho weight Of TO be provided for the dpsoemen, will
complement be persons and
The ship must stow provisions for 40 days and water for 30 days
days full stang aud the TO make under steam aone at her
S ~ % wasr n Nno, mn nm @ @
visions and stores Of all kinds and ready for not 10 exceed
10 feet and die lowest sill be feet above the load
propeller up; tcle
chimney thai the ship be impaired as cruiser I'M
der ral, for which she is intended
The bidder will state the time considered TO complete
The ship for together with the price fully equipped as before
The object Of the department in inviting proposals
best shpofwar that tho mercantile marine produce and
proposals will be received from shipbuldcrs only
The proposals. specifications and drawings which conform the
conditions prescribed and combine the greatest number Of I'D
will be selected the price must receive the approval
the department berc contract will be made The reputation