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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
The Duty on Sugar.

4 strong effort is now being made to pro-
cure from the present Congress repeal Of
the duty on sugar. A petition to that effect
is being circulated for signature in ten of
the principal cities Of the Union The Pc
tition sets forth, that sugar has become so
universal and indispensable an article of
consumption as to be not improperly reck
oned among the necessaries Of life--that the
duty Of thirty per cent with which it is
burdened on its importation into our eoaa-
try weighs severely upon tho mass of the
people, and upon the various trades and oc-
equations in which it is used as raw ma
terisl-that the sugar cane is tropical
plant, which does not come to perfection in
the United States, and that, owing to fire.
auent unfavorable seasons, the tendency of
the plant to degenerate, and the exhaustion
ofthe soil Of the sugar estates, more labor is
necessary to produce a given quantity Of
sugar in this country than ia any ether part
of the world from which the commodity is
brought--that the making Of sugar from
the cane is, for these reasons, even with the
present high duty, never likely to become a
prosperous branch of industry in our coun-
try. Therefore it is, that Congress is asked
to relieve the people altogether from the
daty on imported sugar.
The New York Journal Of Commerce in
commenting On this subject says,---we are
opposed to this measure, on national grounds,
unless its advocates are prepared also to re-
move the duty from imported cottons and
voollens, neither of which branches is ct
this time go much depressed as is the sugar
culture. We do not mean to say that we
are in favor Of making woollens and cottons
free-at present we are not. But if SO i'm
portant an interest as domestic sugar is to
be crushed because 1t happens fer the mo-
nent to be depressed, then we say that the
same principle ought TO be applied to other
articles which are struggling with foreign
competition. 1t may De said, that as long
as sugar remains at its present prices, The
Louisiana planters would do we'll enough
without any duty. This may be true. But
can it be suspected that sagacious planters
will so largely into tie business, with the
full knowledge that they VII thereby re-
duoe prices SO low Is to destroy ali their
Trofts !? And what would We 40 in case OF
q war with England? Where would we get
our sugar then ? We eoul1 net import it
re could not grow it for some time 10 come,
CIR plantations being abandoned, or deyot-
ed to ether productions. No: as long as
we have duties on imported cottons, WOOL
Ions, iron, coal, &c., let MS have them also
on imported sugar. No branch of industry
needs them more. It is almost the only
Southern product that derives any benefit
from the Tariff. As It is necessary to di-
minish the revenue, let the duty on sugar
be reduced from 80 per cent, the present
rate, to 22s or % per cent, and let the
Northern products submit to correspond
ing reduction. There is already, and al
ways has been too much sectionalism in the
construction and operation Of the Tariff
we trust it will not be made more glaring.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Western virginia Lands.

Col. aaron Stockton who resides near
the Falls of the Kanawha, recently sold to
Messrs. Koops, Pickett & Co., who are G.
recting works for the manufacture of Coal
Oil, on the kanawha river, tract of 1000
acres Of land near that river for the sum of
$50 ,00G. This land has been selling within
the last three years for s. so cents pr acre,
and this sale shows an advance of S22 so
per acre, or 1000 per cent. We have no
doubt if some of our capitalists would turn
their attention to lands in Western Virginia,
instead of purchasing the terer and ague
Lands in the far West, they would gain as
much profit particularly is this the case of
lands On the line of the Coyington and Ohio
Railroad, os the example above, abundantly
proves. But three years ago, these lands
could have been purchased at So SO per a.
ere, and the advance at which they have
been sold shows as great an increase in
value as any Of the lands in the Western
States, and when the Covington and Ohio
Railroad is completed, the lands along this
line of Improvement vii! greatly enhance in
value.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Our Recent List

This week, adds up the round sum Of $40,
no. quite covering the expenses for pa
Ter, to say nothing of other expenses. But
tia, is net cur object for publishing the list.
We have other reasons. The publication is
as good as a receipt, and it shows the names
Of those gentlemen who pay for their paper.
1t has long been our practise TO do this, and
we shall continue it, as We believe it to be
satisfactory to all parties. The list does not
occupy much room and re would cheerfuiiy
throw out patent medicine advertisement
to make space for the names Send EN- on j.,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Old Fashioned Sports Rough enjoy
meut was fashion at this time with the fair.
Mrs, Sherwood, in her pleasant autobiogra-
ply, adyerts to the subject in speaking of
her mothers early days, when undignifcd
amusements were not declined by the ladies
Of my age. One of these she describes as
consisting of the following sort of violent
fun. A large strong table-cloth was spread
on the upper steps of the staircase, and up
on this cloth ladies inclined to the frolic
seated themselves in rows upon the steps. -
Then the gentleman, or the men, took hold
OF the lower end of the table cloth, attempt
ing to pull it down stairs the ladies resist
Ell this with all their might.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
An El0SucHt Passage.

Thomas T. Meagher, the Irish orator,
lately delivered On address in New York, en-
titled Contrast between Royalty and Re-
pubicanism," After describing the terri
bic scenes through which Napoleon III.
passed on his way to the throne of France,
the speaker drew a contrast between the
browning Of Napoleon aud the Inauguration
of Alr. Buchanan, in the course of which he
used the following language:
"Eneagh to say, that having from his
earliest manhood served his country faith
ully--having honestly worked out his ap-
premiership to her--now in the solid matu-
rity of his years she rewards him with the
largest share in the concern. Enough to
say, tina. having with diligence, spotless
rectitnde. and the steadiest ability, labored
for years to consolidate her interests, aug
mcnt her fortune and domain, extend her
salutary influence and establish her good
name; never having, as that Prince of
Darkness ruling France had done, disturbed
the public peace to aggrandize himself ne
yer having steamed up the Potomac, with a
starved eagle under his arm, to pounce up
on the Treasury; never having sought to
corrupt the army, the clergy or the inagis-
tracy breaking no law, oath, or covenant;
sturdily devoted to rcpublicanism here, else
where, and every where, in London us we'll
as Lancaster ; without resorting to the least
intrigue, treaehery, or violence; without a
spcck OF blood upon his hand or the shadow
Of a talsehooi on his soul--ho is declared
the First Citizen Of America.
'On the fourth day of March he will pro-
coed to the Capitol, and there, in presence
of the Senate, the messengers of the electo-
raj college, the House of Representatives,
ambassadors Of foreign courts, delegations
from every State, officers Of the brave and
enlightened Army, to whose custody is COM
mtted the ensigns Of the Republic, officers
of the Navy, whose wooden walls bear thro'
the storm the thundcrbolts of Freedom
standing on the steps of the Capitol, in pre-
senee Of this great audience, with head un-
covered, he will call upon God-as God will
be his Judge, to be the witness of the truth
with which he consecrates himself to the
high ministry of the Commonwealth. In its
modosty, pure decogum, sublime signif-
eance-with liberty to illuminate, the spir-
its of the revolutionary fathers to sanctify.
and Providence to bless tit was a scene
which would infinitely transcend the hap
tism of the child Of France, the obsequics of
Wellington, the installation Of the Eagles in
the Champ de Mars, the masqueradcs of
Windsor, where duchess studs herself with
a million worth of diamonds, or the corona
ton of the Muscovite"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
gg- The Washington Star" earnestly

Eg- The Washington Star" earnestly
recommends the adoption of the cash sys-
tenn by the whole newspaper press of the
country There is no doubt the whole but
ness of the country would be greatly impro-
ved by the adoption of the cash system-or
at any rate, by an Improvement upon the
present credit system, which seems to be
unlimited. The present pressure is owing
entirely to the credit system--men have
gone beyond their reach, in the hope that
fash tines would always continue, but a
reverse came, and all are now suffering from
its consequences. The pressure ofone man
causes the pressure Of another, and the prof
its of labor go to ray costs. 1t is but day
or two since we were informed by gentle
man, who had every means of knowing,
that property is being sold under the ham,
mer, at ruinous sacrifices. One instance,
among many, may suffice--a horse was sold
for s. %, that afterwards brought the pur-
chaser S-t5. Such losses are ruinous, and
there is no way preventing it but by keep
ing out of debt-credit, like money, should
be used sparingly, prudently, cautiously
With regard to the press adopting the cash
system, We think it cannot be done so easily,
and yet those connected with the press,
throughout the country, will concur with
us thai there is more money lost by the
craft, than in any other profession involv-
ing the same amount of capital,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Re- In our article of last week, on the
subject Of Free Negroes, we lost sight of the
fact that the new Constitution forbids slaves
hereafter emancipated from remaining in the
Commonwealth longer than twelve months
after they shall have become free, and to
prevent any misapprehension we quote from
the Constitution art. 4, sec. 10:
"Slaves hereafter emancipated shall for
felt their freedom by remaining in the COM
monwealtl more than 2 months after they
become actually free, aud shall be reduced
to slavery under such regulations as may be
prescribed by law
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Neat Iron Railing.

Tho grounds Of the Western I. Asylum
are now being enclosed with neat and sub
ssantial iron railing--a decided improve
ment on the old plank fence, which was
continually out Of repair and insecure The
railing now being gut up is neat and sub
stantial and will last fer years We under
stand it is from the Foundry Of Gorler q,
Connect, Of this place, aad certainly reflects
credit upon them as workmon.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
The Town Clock

Has been tantalizing our people with few
strokes of its hammer, within the past week.
1t struck a particular hour while the hands
pointed to another, and row don't even
strike As to running, it's above it,--and
we suggest that it be waited on by the Com
mon Council, and made s'shew cause. if
any it can" why it refuses to obey orders.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

ICE Our people seem to have taken
advantage of the late @eolJ snaps" and have
stored away an abundance of Ice. now al
most Indispensable for family use. The TO-
tells axe amply supplied, and We are certain
mach Of the first freeze was from eight to
tas ,nehoslhick
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

a gentleman of Newark, n. j., is said
to have presented each of his three sons with
$40 900 on New Year Day.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Total, 26,964,312 9,S17, GIL ,072
Add for property not valued,
for under valuations, and
for the rise in the value Of
property since 1850, tho
sum CT 1900, 900, 600
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Interesting Statistics.

The following interesting official table has
been comauniostcd,by the Secretary Of the
Trcasury, TO accompany his annual report
CT the finances
Real and Personal Wea'M Of tie United
Cf,teo an JSEf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

For the year ending March, 1856, the
tax on dn9 in England yielded about enc
million dollars
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

The vote of Calhoun county is reported by the
Clerk of the Court to be statement made BY one
Of the Commissioners who superintended the cleo
ton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Oeer t'eenty-one days pithoas joo2. IT wo
menagerie wagons arrived in this city by
the Illinois Central road, twenty days ago,
and were taken to Necly's warehouse, where
they still remain. No one knew what was
in these wagons until last Tuesday, when it
was discovered that there vas in one of them
a medium sized panther. The poor crca-
ture was almost starved to death, having
been thus confined over twenty-one days
without particle of food. Four chickens
and a rabbit were given him, which he de-
yonred most ravenously. Chicago Jour.
An Hem.-A rather magni6cently pro-
portioned Illustration Of the credit system
can be found in the condition Of the Rich
mond Enquirer. when, after Fifty years of
its publication, its proprietor realoyed to
Washington, his books showed over $780,
900 due from living patrons The amount
Of total loss was not given, but was estima-
ted at $500, eco or more
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Buchanan $ maj. 3O,221

In the above election for President, CSC
votes were cast for Fremont, viz: Alexan-
dria l, Brooke 40, Hancock 100, Marshall
20, Monongalia 2, Ohio 10S, Shenandoah
5, and Upshur 10-Total 2S6.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Arrival Of the Fulton.
Three Days Inter from Europe.


NFw YoEK, Dec 31--The Steamer Fui
ton from Southampton, with dates to the
18th, arrived here this morning.
The London Times pronounces Pierce's
message on the whole, conciliatory, both in
matter and manner.
FRANeE.--Thc rc-assembling of the Con-
gress Of Paris was fixed on the 25th of De-
cembor
1t was believed that the difficulties con-
corning the Isle of Serpents and Belgrade
would be arranged beforehand
SPAIN AND Prussia. quarrel be-
tween Spain and Prussia had gone SO far,
that it is feared hostilities would be the next
step.
PRussIA.-The marriage of Prince Fred
erick, of Prussia, With the Princess Royal,
is fixed for the Dist of November next.
Prospects Of another War-Hosizites threat
ened Jetmeen Spain and Prussia.
Persia accepts England's declaration Of
war.
The British have taken the islands of
Ormuse and Karok in the Persian Gulf.
The Russians have taken Soujak and Ro-
lex after desperate resistance on the part
Of the Cireassians.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
ARRIVAL OF TIE EUROPA.

One Day Loter from Europe Var declar-
eel by England against Persia.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 27.-The Cunard steam
er Europa, with dates from Liverpool to Sa-
turday the 18th, arrived here this afternoon.
The news by this arrival is of no particu-
lar Importance.
The fall of Gcrat is confirmed. 1t sur
rendered to the Persians on the Goth Oct.
English troops had arrived in the Persian
Gulf. A dispatch from Vienna states that
France was meeiating between the belliger-
ents, and endeavoring to persuade Persia to
accede to England.
Russia has closed all communication with
Switzerland, aud will make no further pro-
positions.
War was proclaimed against Persia, at
Calcutta on the first of November, and the
last division Of the feet for the Persian gulf
left Bombay on the 18th November with
5000 troops, who were to occupy Kamack
and Drisline.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

OFFICIAL VOTE OF VIRGINIA.
Below we give The official vote Of vir-
g'na, at the last Presidential election, cop
led from the returns received at the Office Of
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-31
GOOD MEDICINES.

1t is estimated that ayers Cherry Pectorai &
Cdtkartfc PHis have done more to pron,ote tho
public health than any other one cause There
can be no question that the Cherry PectoraI has
by its thousands on thousands cures of Colds
Coughs, Asthma, Group, Influenza, Bronchitis
&c, very much reduced the proportion of deaths
rom cohsumptiYo diseases in this country 'rb,
Pills are as good as the Pectoral and will cure
more complaints.
Everybody needo more or less purging. Purge
the blood from its impurities. Purge the bowels
Liver, and the whole vsceral system from oh
structions. Parge out the diseases which fasten
on the body to work its decay. Take antidotes
early and thrust it from the system, before it is
yet too strong to yield.
Ayers Pills do thrust out disease, NOT only
while 1t is weak but when il has taken n strong
hold Read the astounding statements of those
VINO have been cured by them from dreadful
Scrofala, DroPsy, Ulcers, Skin diseases, Rhcu-
matism, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Internal pains,
Bilious Complaints, Heart burn, Heada che, G out
and many less dangerous but still threatening
ailments, sGch as pmple on the Face, Worms,
Nervous lrritabity, Loss of appetite, Irregu,
larIties, Dizziness in the Head, Colds, Feyers,
Dysentery, and indeed every variety of com
plants Tor which Purgatvc Remedy is required.
These are no random statements, but are an
thenticated by your own neighbors and your own
Physicians.
Try them once, and you never will DO without
them.
Price 20 eta per box,-5 boxes for 81 90.
Prepared by DR.. j. e. Aver, Chemist, Lowell
Mass, and sold by all respectable Druggists ey.
erywhere.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-31
Seeding Machines.

and now offer the territory of the United States
(excepting the States Of illinois and Missouri,
and lew counties in other States, which have
be en- already sold >, for sale upon favorable forms
ny TOWNSHIPS, CoUNTIESo or STATES. This
Improvement was patented on the 10th Of July,
1896, and has been in the market but a short
time. II is decidedly superior to all other Ma
chimes Tor sowing broadcast, small grain, grass
seeds, guano, plaster lime, &c., Sc; particular
~ the large machines, which are operated by
one hand aud horse. Its peculiar advantages o.
yer other sowersi is in the Metal Agitators, which
readily pass through the grain in the hoppers,
and without friction. This machine is simple
IN its construction, and readily adapted to tho
different quantities and kinds of seeds desired
to be sown; is easily manufactured by the most
ordinary mechanics and not liable to get out OF
working order.
Persons in this vicinity desiring to purchas
rights, would do well to ssput in" soon, as GU
agents Will shorty start out to visit the larger
towns and cities in the different States.
NOW Is THE CHANCE, CENT? EMEN, il
you want to make money easily. There is no
use in being poor all your lives, ifyou will only
''get up your spunk" and purchase rights for
this valuable improvement. 1t recommends it.
sell, and can be sold by any person and in every
section.
A sower may be seen in operation by calling
At Rogers Fogle's Store, In Morgantown. =
Eeb IL lS57-tf
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-31
TO TIE LADIES! Z.
Chalfhnt's Temple OF Fancy
o! what charming sight,
How magnificent,
Beautiful i'm the extreme

"! what a charming sight,
How magnificent,
Beautiful in the extreme !!
Now my dear Mrs. You surely will ac-
company me, il nought but to feast thine eyes
upon this Temple of Fancy. Every thing is
there calculated to arrest the eye, and critical
Judgment. Rich Gold Jewolry, marked by pu-
rity and excellence. Those splendid Bracelets,
rich, original and elegant. The as sortment of
Cameo, Gold and Gold Stone and Mozaic Jew
elry, is complete, and then so cheap. Oh YOU
should see those beautiful Ornaments for the
Hair.
The golden bright, the raven curl, and silver
lock, form an interesting link between youth,
manhood and old age. Here all have their as
sociatons. Yet again--bcautiIul silver plated
Casters, China, Vases, American. B ohemian g.
Partisan Ornaments, Cologne, &C., elegantly
chas,e. Dear, dear! the Temple is loaded with
fancy goods, Then again let your eyes wander
from the Temple, but for a moment, and again
they are arrested by the beautiful assortment OF
Glassware and Perlumery, scattered all around
the room.
Now my dear, get your purse-HE SELLS for
ing-(pay days you know are like visions at sea
calculated to lead tho Mariner to destruction, !
and has no subsequent losses to make up; be.
sides, you certainly are aware ready ca sh in pur-
chases saves considerable per cent. Now your
bonnet is adjusted, let us go where
For things Of use and things Of sport,
The gay and curious there resort.
M0rgSntown, May +. NJ. CHALFANT.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-31
w A ~n9TTgl rTlTY-
TAe Magnolia Blossom.

lis the most magnificent lnwer at
the southern forest, except The gigantic
cucumber. And how sweet aud white!
Emblem of innpcence--Sneet and white,
Bat take petal aud scratch it with
pin only q IUde--seo it is u cuoreG
mard! You can scarcely touch it, SO
delicate is its texture, but it is colored,
hiackeued. Write your name on this
broad petal wilh pen never dipped ia
ink-there it is and you caunot erase il!
p That Is not all--wonnd il little, aud
tho whole petal will soon become u
dark, dingy brown.
Now there is little lesson here, as
there is in all'tho works of God. We
hope oar yunug readers will Try 10 re-
member it. 1t is this; The character is
at first as pure--sweet aud unsullied
AS the magnolia blossom, and it is as
easily stained. A good name is rich
inheritance, rather To be- chosen than
great riches. How careful the young
should be not to tarnsh i'll! Your
Youthful iudisct etions will follow you
like stratus on that white petal to the
grave; yOn caRROt outgrow the scars
they have made, nor can you flee from
them. ! his is dnubly true ofyoung la.
dies. The blood of Chtist can wash
ont the stains, and will. ifyou go to him
, in faith but the world will! still believe
it is upon you. You may do much To
recover Il furnished reputation, bat tits
s" much better. young reader. To keep ii
g1nre-sweet and white like tho flower
orthemagnnIie.-La. Baptist.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-31

BIachJerry Wjae.--Tho Richmond
Amyjca@ gjyss the following recipe
for Blackberry Wine. Measure your
berries and bruiso them; to every gal.
Ion adding ono qma't Of boiling water.
Let the mixture stand twemy-four hours
stirring occasionally; then strain of tho
liquor into a cask, to every gallon adj
dug two pounds of sugar; cork tight
and let it stand till the EoIIowingO October,
and you will have wine ready for use,
without further straining or boiling, that
will mokc tho lips smack Sc they never
'smacked under similar influence be-.
fore.