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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

heASDING.-N Now IL the fine when
gold dollars are hid in old stockings. Now
is the time when siypenees are tucked away
in snub- noscd tea-pots. Now money is laid
by in cupboards---for Iaiee to nbble; thrust
into eorners-tor thieves to rummaeo car
ried III wallets for pick pockets to grab at ;
hid behind the wood -work--for the next
generation ofnd and buried in the ground
to be lost and forgotten. Now men rush
frantic 10 draw cash out of safe places and
pu: II into unsafe ones. Now poor families
lose five per cent for the privilege Of hav-
ing their savings where they will keep them
awake Of nights Now Farmers hang up
deposits in the shot pouch behind the door ;
housewives sew up geld pieces in their
skirts and travellers weigh themselves down
with body halts of.ooin. Now TIE unproiit-
able servant who bid his talent in a nspkin
Is eanonzed into a bright and shining Scrip
tural example. while those who pit their
money to the exchaneers' are looked susri-
ciously upon, as rash spectators in Jewish
Fancy Stocks. Now all money is distrust-
cd bat such as can be heard to chink. Now
men .priyily put all their cash under lock
and key, aud then publicly lameut that it
has ceased to circulate Now men with full
pockets refuse to pay their debts or forgive
their debtors. New the butcher must wait
aud the baker must go unpaid and the
printer must be put of for the nineteenth
time. The era Of boarding has come round
again with all its blind, unreasonable fears,
and all its self-imposed curses Of poverty,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
GEORGIA ELECTION.

The election has resulted in the election
OF Brown, democrat, by from 5000 to 10,
900 majority. The returns also indicate
the reelection of Mr. Trippe, American, 10
Congress Gashua Hill, American, in the
seventh district, and Messrs. Crawford,
dartrell, A. Fl. Stevens and Wright, demo-
Gratis, in their respective districts. Little
has so far been heard from the first and
sixth districts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Pastoral Call.

Rev. joseph r. Wilson. D. D, the es-
TENED Pastor of the Presbyterian Church
10 this place, has accepted a call from a
Church in Augusta, Geo The resolutions
adopted at special meeting of his Congre-
cation, and published in to-day's paper, are
the best evidence Of bis worth &c man and
a Christian.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
FoRw ARpING CROPS TO MARKET


The Chicago Tribune of the lateat date
states that several of the Leading banks Of
that city have entered into an arrangement
to advance currency for the purchase OF
grain, taking he bills of lading IN the name
Of the bank making the advance and selling
the grain an account Of the home purchaser
The Tribune says:
The object of this arrangement is, of
course, to move the crop eastward for the
purpose Of making exchange on New York
cheaper, and thus enabling debtors here to
meet liabilities at the East without O ruin
Gus sacrifice The banks here have lost
some 500 600 or more by consening grain
to irresponsible and dishonest men at the
East, who instead of accounting for tho pro-
ceeds from its sale, have paid their own
debts with the money, thus compelling Chi
cago, in the present financial difficulties, to
shoul Ter both her own Indebtedness and a
portion of that of the East.-It is for the
avoidance Of this sort of swindling that Mr.
Richmond and Mr.. Hovey, gentlemen of
great wealth and sterling integrity, have
been selected as the general consignees of
all the banks IN the arrangement
1t Is Of vital importance to the West that
the new crop should be Immediately sent
forward, only about six weels--two months
At most-of lake navigation being left, and
we trust that the movement above noticed
Of the banks will be extensive enough to
faodnee = marked and permanent change
Tor the better III our financial affairs.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

A8r@atage Of Punctuation Punctuation
that is the putting the stops in the right
places. cannot be toe seduously studied
We lately read, in aeountry paper, the fol-
lowing startling account of Lord Palmer
ston's appearance in the House of Com
mons; Lord Palmerston then entered on
his head, white hat upon his feet, large
but well polished boots upon his brow, a
dark cloud ia bis hand, his faithful walking
stick IN his eye, menaeing glare saying
nothing He sat down. - Punch.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Tall Germ.

Mr.. Philip so.Arauokef, of FishersVille,
has growing on his fam, near that place, 8
stalk of Corn IA TT. los ~, in length. The
distance from the ground TO t'be upper ear
is 10 it. 2 in, and Mr. Schmue Ser regards
this as pretty tall eorn--real Ruchan Sn corn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

Surplus assets over liabilities, 81 ,S94, 135
You might, therefore, knock off forth per
cent, from the assets of the banks for bad
desVs and depreciation, and still have enough
to meet their liabilities to the public, dollar
for dollar The total Indebtedness Of the
people of Virginia to the banks is .S24,-
34S, OBI. Every body knows that our peo-
pie are in sounder and more solvent con-
dition than they have probably ever been in
before and our own belief, based upon a
considerable knowledge and several years
attention to such matters, is, that one per
cent would be a very heavy allowance to
make on this $24 S4S, 631 of bank indebt-
ness for bad paper. At all events the banks
themselves would not give one per cent.
to insure the whole debt.
We think, therefore. the solyencr of the
banks of Virginia, one and all, with pos
sibly the single exception we have naned)
may be relied upon by their noteholders and
depositors with implicit confidence.
Their circulation, taken by itself, is GER
tainly good and reliable in payments by the
people of their indebtedness to the banks. -
Now, this debt is S24, 34s, 631
While the circulation is only II, O47 976
the debt of the banks, on their paper, to
the public, not being half thai Of the pub
tic on their paper to the banks The folly
:, nd ignorance of individuals may lead them
to make sacrifices on the bank notes they
hold; bit as these notes are available in dis
charging -opalar Indebtedness to the banks
(Which are the most urgent and the only ur-
gent form of indie lbteGacss), of twenty -four
millions of debt against eleven millions of
circulation, there is certainly no danger of
these bank notes becoming drug or worth
less trash in the hands of the people. Rich
n,ond Examiner.
Note.-It will be observed that the specie of the
old banks is 2sS per cent, of their circula ton |;
while the specie of the stock banks is q per cent
of their circulation.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
A New House.

L j HoFE, late Of the firm Of Bright
veil & Hore, has opened a fine Grocery es-
adjustment in the large brick building near
the Rail Road Depot. MIR H. Is a gentle
man of fine business habits, and accommo-
dating spirit, and asks a call
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
The Federal Court

Adjourned on Tuesday last, after she.yt
session of five days. But little business
was transacted as but little vas ready for
trial-the Grand Jury indicted Samuel
Blewitt, James A. Stuart and siegmond
Hopf, for misdemcanog.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
An Old Resident,

Mr. Daniel Trayor, known to many Of
the people Of our town has been a resident
Of staunton for 81 years, having removed
to this place in the year 1890. He is now
about 81 years of age, and is, doubtless,
the oldesi iii habitant,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

Iov Price Of IFAeot u Io,ea. The To-
VA City Republican states that farmers are
offering wheat in that city Tor forty cents a
bushel, and cannot find purchasers, The
Republican adds "Ihe same state OF facts
Is reported of the Muscatine and other riv-
or markets. and indeed we NAV qav If lie
Warkets ecneYally ef the State"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
FORM 0E lpNwv

Keoo Of! nan bg taese pre'eit,. That w. thu ".
4+frignea berg > Stockholders in the Valley Tnri-
PIKE company, do hereby constitute and anpuiut
oag tue and lawful Attorney
ana proxy, to represent eaeh Of Us iu the annud
and other meetings oi the S5ec'h drrs vi said Con,
p@ht, hcid within tweee months from the data
hereof, when we are not PERSONAL. present, Or ret
resented BY some other proxy o. subsequent ar
p"intnent, With full power and authority at such
annual or other meetings To give such vote OF vutes
ana 10 90 such other act scts each ri us could
liYe or DO as members OF said meeting, We were
personally present, and NE do hereby ratify and
eontrm whatever vote or votes. act or acts, our
sid atarneR may lawfully give OF do Tor us in fuI-
sHence 81 the authority hereby eenfsrrod npoa
nEin. Witness our hands aud scals .Ais da, Of
1851.
Signature Sf1nat5re of Va
IF Etfrses S,oeEbo{o.rs ,e,fs Sal 81 u.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

shaving, The banks in Washington are
demanding slave of two per cent. upon
Virginia paper, not even excepting the pa
per ofthosa banks which have not suspended
Ths-Alexandgia Sentinel rebukes this spirit
Of the Washington banks, and hopes the
people Of that section will submit to no sucl
absurd imposition
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
WOOD WANTED!

Those Of our subscribers who intend pa
ing their subscriptions in WOOD are res
pectfuly Informed that we are now in want
Of few loatls.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

By The Lynchburg Republican states
that Judge William Leigh has determined
to resign his seat on the bench, on the lat
Of January next
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10


The Condition OF the @irginia Banks,
Although little or no excitement prevails
in tie minds of the Virginia public in ref
erence to the solycncy Of the several Bank
ing institutions in the State there is never
theiese good deal Of feeling abroad, and
much interest excited, as to which are. and
which are not, rcdecming their issues in
specie.
70 meet this general demand, we have
compiled the following table, which we be-
iicve includes ali the Banks ia the State
and classified them accordingly to the iufor-
nation in our possession. We haze e1amjn-
Ell our exchanges closely, and obtained in
formation in other quarters, and think the
table reliable. Our purpose is to present
facts. One curious revelation will be OBJ
served, and that is, that not solitary
Branch of the Banl. Of Virginia, as far as
heard from, has suspended specie payment.
Old Banks paying Specie
'Charlottesyille---Farmers Bank Of Virginia,
Danville Bank,
Bank Of Virginia
FarmvilleF Farmers Bank,
Fredericksburg Farmers Bank Of Virginia
= Bank of Virginia,
LynchLurg F nmers Bank,
Exchange Bank,
- Bank Of Eirg mia,
NorfU,i Exchange Bank of Virginia,
:. Farmers Bank,
Bank of Virginia,
Petersburg Exchange Bank,
Farmers Bank,
e Bank Of Virginia,
Portsmouth Bank of Virginia,
Richmond Farmers Bank.
:. Bank of Virginia,
:" Exchange Bank,
Independent Books paying Specie
Fairmount--F Paramount Bank,
sgille--Bank Of Scottsylle,
Lexington Bank Of Rockbridge,
Lynehburg-AIcrchants Bank,
Old Banks Suspended
Alexandria Exchange Bank Of Virginia,
. - Farmers Bank Of Virginia
Chariestown Bank Of the Valley,
Christiansburg Bank of the Valley.
Leesburg Bank of the Valley,
Meore6eld- Bank OF the Valley,
Morgantown- & Mechanics Bank
Parkersburg-North Western Bank Of Va
Point Observation-Disclosures & Mechanic
Romney--,Bank of Valley,
S >. OF Valley,
Wellsburg North Western Bank,
Wheeling Month Western Bank,
- North Western Rank.
T,rmors Ranl.
y.y.,,.,7...t p,..,. e.,...~.l.,
:, A"'' =, "''.'', , a s',
-, =. =, oanS OF the VA l'9ihhheh'
1hariot'esyllie--.bahS oi Monticello
T l, ct Commeres,
3 "a OF aoTardsS1iie'
harrison oufS bank ei hoekngham'
Martihsours- Bank OF Berkeley,
S eta oshtiai BANK
" heenng-hanuiaetufefs t farmers 6ana j,
r.. bank Of beeiing,
:" inehestcf BANK OF Winchester.
Old Banks not herd .froa'
Ahin -ExebaDcc Rank
Blaeksburg--t'armcys Bank,
Buchanan : Bank Of Virgins,
Charleston I,aok OF Virginia,
Observation-Disclosures Bank,
Jeffefsonyiile- North Rastern Baalf.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

sold.--'laeob Sanger, ESQ has dispos.
Cd Of his interest (one-half) in the Messy
Creek Paper Mill. to Mr.. Buck Of that
peighborbood, for SIS 600.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
We Nv. GOOuS.

tENHE subscribers are now receiving their supply
L of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, compr-
sing their usual variety of Dry Goods, Groceries
Queensware and Glassware Boots, Shoes. &c. As
they were purchased for cash, under the most ia.
yorabe circumstances for bargains, they think they
can offer great inducements, in the way of chean
goods, to all who may favcr them with call.
M0SBY d TAYLOR.
Stanton, Oct. 10, ls57.-4t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
faiile.

Several thousand head Of cattle nave been
driven through this place this season They
arc mostly from the Southwestern part of
the State, and take the Valley route.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
pnwise Policy f!alh Of RoesAbs idgc.

Nv tcS VaN - RAIN VA aUSADs 1uSSt
1t is stated in the Richmond papers, and
has been extensively copied by the country
press, that the Bank of Rockbrdge has de-
posted specie in the Bank of Virginia at
Richmond for the redemption of its notes,
and the hope is expressed that all the other
Independent Banks in the State will follow
the example, and thus prevent "crisis in
the Richmond money market" If done, it
might prevent crisis in Richmond, but
what would be the effect at home The
Directors of the Bank of Rockbridge could
not have given this subject due considera-
ton. They have suspended specie pay
ment for the ostensible purpose of prevent
ing drain upon their vaults, and yet they
permit that drain to be made in order to re-
deem their notes abroad. The Bank might
as well not have suspended. Every dollar
of specie sent to Richmond by any dnde-
pendent Bank, is that much distracted from
the home circulation and will find its way
to New York and Philadelphia, because
Virginia paper is at discount in those pla-
ces. The Independent Banks by pursuing
the course of the Rockbridge Bank will thus
sustain the Richmond Banks to the preju-
dice Of their own customers at home.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Valley g's,rsss.iae eoasspany.

orfGE.-The Annucl Mcetiag of tie Sfocs.
- holders OF tlle Valley Turnpike Company vtl
9e held 1t New Market, on Tarsdag. use .@d aIS
of 0Gfodsf, 1857.
The board Of Directors viii meet at the sar.o
place az H'edtesday, ,hc 2l,t IF October
81 order OF he justd.
GEO. ". MURPHY.
a, - 49, Cterh u !. T. Co.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
A Negro nominated for Office.

The Abolition State Convention which
met in New York on the I st inst, nomina-
ted as their candidate for Secretary of State,
James McCune, 4 eolorad physician.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Mineral Bank Failed.

Bank located at Cumberland, Nd, has fail
ed and made az assignment of its assets
4 little of this money may be in circulation
IN this community.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

An Alabama editor, in a very swelling
article. says there is but enc being he fears.
\ contemporary compliments'him thus. We
snpnose hat ]. he TOOL kiIler :,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

Tie Independent Banks The Erami-
ae'' of the ID lust, says the holders of the
rotes of these banks are secured threefold
against loss lst specie and State Bonds.
ID. Assets Of the Banks. 3D.: Individual
estates Of stockholders to the amount of
their Stock. 1t denounces the old banks.
whose note holders have no such guaran-
tees, for their efforts to discredit the notes
Of the Independent Banks" ''as wanton and
malicious as it is treacherous to the Com
monwealth, on whose funds they are trad
ing" Il says by throwing out their notes
they cannot deprive them of their intriu-
sic value dollar for dollar" 1t declares that
by suspending. the Independent Banks
have preserved their 20 per cent of spe-
,io, securing for the people what they de-
MED to the brokers and concludes:
If the pressure continues to be success
fully withatood in New York ard other
quarters Of the North, there is no doubt
that the Independent banks Of Virginia will
resume speeie payments in . few days.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

Sale of Railroad. The Contocook
Valley Railroad was sold on Thursday at
Concord, n. II to Robert N Corning Of
that place for the sum Of $50, 900 The
track runs from Concord to Hilisbofo,' %
miles.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

Thanks,-Our thanks are due the Hon.
John. Leteher sor valuable pub documents.
including Patent Office Report for 90
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
M? va GOODS.

i AN now receiving my usual supply of Fall and
4 Winter Goods. 10 an examination of which
cordially invite my Town and Country friends.
JN0. +. j. WHITE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

fzy- John A North, Clerk OF the Court
a. Appeals a iawisbufg, died in Fincastie
On the 18th seE tennbor
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Wild Pigeons,

Immense numbers of wild pigeons are
nov passing over this country, aad hun
dreds are brought in daily by the sportAmen.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
The Facts and Figures OF Virginia
Ranking.

The precise condition offhc banks of this
State for the first of the present month eau
not now be stated sufficient time having
not yet elapsed since the beginning of the
quarter for making up their returns and for
warding them to the Capitol But all who
are conversant with the banking subject
know very well that their condition does net
differ materially at present from what it was
three months ago, when the last official re-
turns were reported 1t is sufficient for all
practical purposes to know what the condi-
ton Of these institutions was on the LIST of
July last. Accordingly we give below the
figures from that date.
Banhs mih Circulation not Secured.
For the sake of comparison, we classify
the leading features of the banks Of the old
system in one table of aggregates, and those
of the State stock banks in another. The
banks of the old system are ;: the
Bank Of Virginia,
Farmers Bank of Virginia,
Bank of the Valley,
Bank of Kanawha,
Exchange Bank,
Northwestern Bank,
Merchants Mech'cs' Bank of Wheeling:
and their condition on the first of July last
was as follows
Capital stock, S11,947 $50
Discounts, 81 ,923,1
Deposits, $3.50, 1927
Notes in circulation, 8,S44 1921
Specie, 2,52S, 2S6
-. 1,o"'s :" SEIZURE" otfceso'o".
The banks OF the State whose notes are
guaranteed by pledges OF State bonds with
the treasurer are; the
Bank of the Old Dominion,
d" Scottsville,
4" Rockingham,
g Commerce,
Howardsyille,
g Monticello,
d" Berkeley,
Fairmont.
h,ockbrldga,
M NJ SLynchourg)
a
m n,I FARMERS ,(h heeiing)
=. wv: neging'
:, H'ncnester'
anu tneif coho'''oh Oh the ist OF July was
G n;ln.. o'oek' SPA sou
Disoo'a.s e,. l'4ao, olZ
So % o,louiatio 9r a'ooo'ooo 700
Danos;ts s''N4 "''' @ie"su's 80 90 c aoo
Snec;e Se5 400
W. w ,,ro,,,so -, .,as.o....... r.. aoo'ooo
b;,;tv - ~ - e o. W: ene iesponsi-
ty thew .ne o ora ,udor Virginia ,or every ma
form bv fba rl,;nast roaa;h & euoe.f'.pil
in ,;s oxam;aat;an po ISL 80 anu
t;nct;on hotmnn" ~ sna1i ma no us
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10

TO ADVERTISERS. The Vindicator has
largs and increasing circulation in this and the ad
,oinins counties, and is valuable medium for adj
sert;sers. Circulating among business men, it az.
lords grcatinducemeutg to those who will use its
columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-10
Responsibility of tho State Stock Banks
of Virginia,

As there are many people of Virginia
who assert and many others whom these
persuade to believe that the notes of the
State stock banks of Virginia are not good
for their faces, we may as well examine that
question as an appendix to what has been
asserted generally of the Virginia banks in
the foregoing article. Let Us, then, com
pare the liabilities and the assets of these
banks.
Liabilities Of the Vi,yiaia State lStoel'
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Notes in circulation, 81, 203, o5
Funds on deposit, 044,67

Total liabilities to the public, 1914. 734
Resources Of the Virginia State Stock Banks.
Negotiable paper discounted. s., 425, 512
State bonds held BY Treasurer, 1901 800
Specie, 465, 900
Assets, $5.791 .s12
Liabilities as above. 3,147, 1874
surplus over aud above liah'tes. So ,sf4. o7s
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foung, Aiss AnDa n

n. B.-Persons calling for sttsra In the abox.
list, will please say thei arc Advertised, oihers3ss
they may not receive them,
Oct. 10, ISL. L. l. STEVENSON, pm.
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sfg1etare SiJnatare of Va
II N'Wsqs. S'oekhoiaers lg.ta Seal of S4aes,
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LIST OF LETTERS

RETAINING in tbe Post Office, at Staunten, on
the S0th Of September, 1881.
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1901 200

T"i f"i"e' -,oUi ,Z3O
Aggregate assets, $30,243, III
Ag ate liabilities to public, 1S,348, $50