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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
Electoral Recommendations.

The Blu. Ridge Republican speaking in
defence Of the action of the Electoral Col.
legein recommending Coy Floyd to a scat
in the Cabinet. says:
The paper was mere expression of o.
pinion--a simple ggestion-that the APP
pointment of Gov. Floyd would be satisfac-
tory to the people. 1t did not urge his
olaims-did not even ask his Appointment
but assuming, (what every body else assu-
med) that u seat in the Cabinet would he
rendered to Virginia, tie electors. for the
two reasons mentioned, simply suggested the
name OF Gov. Floyd to MIR. Buchanan.
4 j.
1t was promptly withdrawn, at the in
stance, We believe. of Gov. Floyd himself.
aud Is now in the possession of the writer
of It, It is couehed in the most respectful
terms-the simplest kind of suggestion
and is some Sie Or eight tines in lencth.--
There is not a word in it calculated to en-
ba'rass Mr. Buchanan in the slightest de-
gree. or to offend the most sensitive of the
friends ofother aspirants for cabinet honors
1t WAS not the act of the Electoral COLLEGE.
but mere expression of the individual o.
pl1lon CT IT'S members. such as could have
been given at home rs well as in Richmond.
This is the whole history of the case. and
we have given it in justice to the electors,
and tor the information of cur readers"
The Republican further says:
1T is the practice of the successful cleo
tors OF the State to recommend persons for
oiilee' 1t has been done for many years, and
without sublecting them to the anathemas of
the press. On this occasion there were few
er recommendations thaa on any previous
one OF the kind in Virginia--not, as we are
informed, more than some half dozen. In
ioo2 there were not less, perhaps, than
hundred recommendations.
Es That was just about hundred too
many. and the practice had better be dis
eontinuaI, If the Presiden, elect cannot
select his cabinet officers he is not fit to be-
President
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Chinese Sugar Cane Seed Agrieultu-
ruf.--W AsInNGToN, Dec. 24.--The Cons
missioner OF Patents is now sending to the
several State Agricultural Societies, par
Gel OF Chinese Sugar Cane Seed raised un-
der the direct supervision of the Patent Of
fee, sufficient to plant sixteen acres, with Il
view OF extending the culture of this plant.
1t has, since its introduction into this coun-
try, proved itself well adapted to our geo.
graphical range of Iudian Corn. 1t is of
easy cultivation, being similar to that Of
maize or broom corn, bat will prosper in "a
much poorer soil 4 correspondent writing
10 the commissioner, speaks of the extraor-
binary richness and delicious favor of the
milk of COWS which had been fed on that
description of food,
Several gentlemen have likewise recently
acquainted the office with the fact Of the
success of the Liquorice Plant. which is liar
dly as far North us Connecticut. 1t is en-
ployed not only for medical purposes. but is
an important element they say, in preparing
some of the best ale and porter in Great
Britain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
SneeCh OF Mr.. Letcl,er.

The telling speech of Mr.. Letcher, which
We publish to-day, soattos to the winds all
the hypooritieal pfetensions of the Adolf
tionists that they have no intention of med
ding with slavery in States where it exist
ed when the constitution was adopted. 1t
is one Of the most effective speeches we have
ever read, and the proofs cited by Mr..
fletcher must fasten conviction upon every
mind that the Aboli,ionists are not acting
in good faith.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Az7~ \ dividend Of thirsy per cent, pay
able in scrip, is to be issued TO the stock
holders Of the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
on and after the 18th of January next. The
scrip will bear no interest, but will be con-
vertible into bonds in June next, bearing
six per cent. interest," payable in December
and June. The City Council of Baltimore
has taken steps to restrain the Railroad
Company from declaring the proposed divi-
dend in bonds.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

FIRE The residence of Mrs. Nelson,
on Christians Creek, about six miles from
staunton. together with its contents, was
destroyed by fire on Thursday night, the
18th ull But few art. eles of furniture
were saved. The alarm was NO. given I'M
til between u and o'clock, and by that
hour, we understand, the roof was falling
in, so that the family barely escaped with
their lives. The FIRE was accidental, and is
supposed to have been communicated to the
roof by spark FROM the chimney. Loss
$4,000. No insurance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
Miss Mary M. Gibbs,

We mad the pleasure of attending Mu-
steal Concert, given in this place on Monday
night last, by Mr.. Henderson,, on which oe-
casion Miss MARY NJ. GIBBS, formerly OF
this county, made her first appearance as a
Vocalist, before Staunton audience, with
rapturous applause. 1t is no disparagoment
to the many distinguished performers of the
day, to say that Miss c. is destined to be
their equal and share their honors. Miss G
intends taking Southern tour and we be-
speak for her the kindly notice the friends
of the South. She is a young lady of char
acter and the object an affectionate daugh-
ter, who is gifted with the powers of song,
in appearing before the public is so praise
worthy as to excite the sympathy of all true
hearts-that object is, to relieve beloved
father, whose health is declining, from pc.
cunisry embarrassment. May abundant
success crown her efforts
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

This number commences the thirteenth
volume Of the Vindicator. Started under
the most adverse circumstances, and strug-
Cling under difficulties and an opposition
with which few papers have had to contend,
it has survived them all, and is now as firm
y established as any paper in the State. -
Instead Of the two or three handred patrons
with when it commenced It's existence, its
list il now equal 10 that almost any paper
in the Wiley Of Virginia. At the time #
It's commencement, too, TIE Democratic PAR
ty in the county numbered but six or seven
bundled voters, while now the number is
more than doubled L has thus lived to see
sho Democratic party largely increased, but
i, las witnessed sAe death Of the great wing
party, CT r.sther SEGA II suppiaated by ano-
iher, with principles more obnoxious and
more at variance with the constitutional
rights of the citilen,-- it will hardly be
denied that the establishment of "a religious
test was violation Of q constitutional right
Neither does it change the fact now to say
that the oaths, signs and passwords, and the
religious test Of the new party, have been
abolished fact still exists that it was
sought to be done, and this fact drove
from the new party many Of the great men
who had acted with the wing party, and
brought item into the Democratic fold
But our object is not to discuss the princi-
pies ofthe Know Nothing party-these we're
sufficiently discussed during the late Presi-
Dental canvass, and the result is before the
country we said the indicator had lived
to see the downfall Of the great whig party,
aad we might say, too, the downfall of
ow-Nothingism, if the recent Presiden-
tai vote can be regarded as test of the
strength Of parties.
During all this while, the Vindicator has
been found battling on the side Of the peo-
pie, and upholding the Constitaton--in this
cause it will continue to do service, and
whatever may be It's fortune, will not falter
from its purpose.
Commencing aew volume with The be-
ginning Of the year. it is a favorable time
to commence subscriptions and we respect
fully ask those wishing to take paper to
think Of tie indicator when deciding upon
what paper they will read the ensuing year.
We arc determined, as far as our energies
can accomplish It. 70 make the Vindieator
& welcome fre-side companion, filed with
the news ofthe day, and such other matter
as may NOT only amuse but instruct
The Markets also, shall receive particu-
lar attantion. Under the Agricultural head
We will publish such articles as may be use
full and interesting to the Farmer, aud VIII
spare 10 pains to render this department Of
the paper Of real service to the Farmer.
We again request the friends of the Vim
dicator to aid us in extending the circula-
lion Of the paper-if each subscriber would
procure another it would be gift worth
receiving, and one fos which We would be
thankful.
AS our little capital is all embarked in
the present enterprise, We feel no delicacy
in saying that new subscribers and advance
payments will be thankfully received
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
PERISHABLE NAILS.

The nails made AZ years ago were not cat
but forged, and the iron very nearly decar-
boaized by this process, thus lessening their
liability TO oxydisc.
Wroush, nails will last ii your single
roof 20 or 30 years. Every kind Of house
hardware h2s dateroyated since 1906.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Hrs. Polk nor 70 marry lN'. Buchanan.
The Nashville Union, doubtless by au-
thority, confirms our contradiction of the re-
port that Mrs. Tx President Polk was a.
bout entering into wedlock with the Presi-
dent elect
Our knowledge of the lady warrants us
in saying that, though Mr. Buchanan were
seven times President, there would be no
truth IN the report. The editor Was in waat
OF L paragraph who started it,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

In the present Congress these States have
but isfty-one members. The prospects are
that The six northwestern States will have
about one-third Of the whole number of rep
resentatives IL the Union, and also the elec.
toral votes They viii probably exceed in
political power the great State of N. York
and New England.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
The Great Northwest.

According to the present appearances
says the Cincinnati Enquirer, tie reprcsen-
tation of the Northwest, in the next House
of Representatives may be set down about
as follows, provided there is no material in-
crease in the ratio:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
The Christmas Holidays

Passed off pleasantly in this region-indeed
the order was remarkable and speaks vel
fer the moral character of our people Nc
rioting and drunkenness. With the exeep.
ton of few "old bruisers" who would
hardly know Christmas was here without
they got drunk, the department of all gave
evidence of their appreciation of the value
Of good morals.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Eg- The astonishing success Of the 0xy.
genated Bitters, in the worst cases of Dya-
popsia, is owing to its peculiar ionic proper
ties; and being entirely free frola alcoholic
stimulants it produces no reaction Or I'M
pleasant sensations J3-lt
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

We hear bit one report from all who use
Perry Davis Vegetable Pain killer. and
that is, that its wonderful power in reliey-
ing the most severe pain has never been
equalled. D27-2t
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Rg" Minnesota is about 10 tblo initiatory
cps preparatory to admission into the I'm
ion. The population, it is thought, by the
time the census is taken, will reach two
hundred thonsand, cntitling the State to
three representatives in Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

Help for the Fuga,tes.--NIw YoRK.
Dec. 24.-Marshall O Roberts. the agent
OF the California steamers has directed tho
steamer Granada to stop at Greytown on tho
passage from Aspinwall to take home any
fugitive from Walkers army stopping there.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

10" The NATIONAL HoTEL, in this place,
has been leased by Mr.. Gilheson, of VIM
chester, BY whom it will hereafter DC kept
Mr.. G. has fine reputation as an accom-
modating gentleman, and bas takea posses.
siaa of the sNatianal.e
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

ps7' The Washington Star says. that
John w Brookenbrough, at present Judge
of the United States Court Tor the Western
District Of Virginia, "a man of industry, a.
bilty and extensive legal learning-is be-
ing talked of in Washington, for the post
Of Attorney General.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
Ey- The WEATHER for the past few day

Egy- THE WEATHER for the past few days
has been pleasant, for the season, thus re-
varsing the old saying, .as cold as Christ
mas. !"
The old year. as parting gift, left. on
Wednesday night, fall of Snow Of 6 or
inches in doph.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

AgausrA LAND Mr.. Chesley Kinney,
last week, sold so acres of landlying on the
McAdamized road, about three miles from
Stanton, for 500 per acre. No improve
ment on the land. II. W. Shelley, Esq,
purchaser.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
Horrible A.6air an Prince gyaliam.
GAINESVILLE, Dec. 20, 1856

George Green, who lived six or seven
miles from this place, was murdered by his
negroes. night before last, and his body af-
forwards lurned. - len. Sent.
The Tennessee Msgrrectton - Negroes
Executed. - LOUISVILLE, Dee. q = The
llopkinson (Tennessee) Mercury says that
Ned Jones, the celebrated negro preacher
here, has been put in Jail by the Vigilance
Committee. The free negro preacher, Sol
Young. was hung at Cadiz, KY, on Tues
day, and another was hung at Pembroke on
Wednesday last.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

TO ADVERTISERS The yindicator has a
Joining couHtios. aud is q valuable medium for ad-
veftiSers. Circulating among business men. it at
far}s great Inducements to those who will use its
a.Iu
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03

LEFT THE CouNry.-The Lewisburg Chron-
icle says the ShiAetts left Greenbrer coun-
ty on Saturday the 10th ult., under an es-
cort appointed by the Vigilance Committee,
who accompanied them to the county line
Their destination was Albemafle
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-03
MIR. LETcHER FOn TIE CABINET

The name Of Hon. JNo. LEfcuIR. has
been mentioned in several papers in counec-
ton with Cabinet appointment under the
new administration We know of none bet
ter qualified to discharge such duties, than
the faithful representative of The Tenth Lee
gion district
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21

plete mariners chart Of the West India seas
and Gulf Of Mexico. The new territories
nave received particular attention. and the
work exhibits all that government surveys, or
scientific explorers have brought to light
1t contains a splendid map Of the world on
Mercator's projection, with the United States
in the center, showing the comparative size Of
all the countries on the globe, their direction
from us, ship routes going to them, aud dis.
tanccs noted. Here we trace with ease the
entire routs Of vessels from each of our ports
to all parts of the world. Valuable tables of
statistics and distances, compiled from anthem
tic documents, fill up the vacant parts of the
sheet, giving vast amount of information
much of which can he found only in expensive
works, inaccessible to the generality of readers.
The map nnites the ornamental with the USE
fnl, being illustrated with magnificent and
costly dagucrreotypc views of the principal
cities in the Union--even the famous Suffers
Saw Mill--nnd beautiful scroll work border,
In short, the work embraces everything the
American reader can desire, and in mnuteness
Of detail seems to lack nothing. Mr. G. G..
Low has shown us the highest testimonials
from Curtis B. Graham, Dranghtsman in the
Navy Department; James P. Mclean, Civ.
j Engineer at Washington; A. Bielaski,
Dranghtsman in the General Land Office and
others certifying that Mr.. Johnson has been
practical gcographer and cngravcr for twenty
years, and that he has copied all the public
land surveys in the United States Land Office
to this date. We bespeak the map hearty
welcome to our town and parish, as it is just
such work as is needed in the Office Of the
professional and business man, and in every
residence were there is Il family to educate, or
an interest felt in keeping up with the changes
Of our country.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21
CLINTON MALE SCHOOL,

s. b. HAYNES will open school in the town of
-. Clinton on Monday the 9th October. at the School
House formerly occupied by Il. d. Craig and re.
solicits share of public patronage.
TERMS.
For teaching in the Primary and English depart
incnt' $500 per scholar per month. For Latin
Mathematics. $500 per month per scholar.
NO scholar taken for less than the expiration of
except in case Of protracted illness.
october 4, 1856
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21

ADVERTISEMENT.
VALUABLE MAp.--The most beautiful pic
tnrc OF "Unclc Sans domain" that has ever
appeared on canvaS--exhibiting all the chang
cs and improvements mp to the present year,
has been shown TO us by the agent, who is now
soliciting purchasers for the same 1t is com.
piled from the United States Land, Coast,
and British Admiralty, Surveys, and published
under the patronage of the United States gov
eminent ut New York and Washington. Mr..
Ii. Il. Low is the regularly authorized agent,
and will proceed at once to solicit orders for
the work, 1t exhibits the Canadas, the Unit
ed States and Territories, Mexico, Central
America, Istbmus of Panama, West India and
Bay Islands etc 1t is u splendid metallic
plate, nearly seven feet square, covering about
four times as much Of the earths surface as
Colton's Mammoth lap, and 1900 square
inches larger than Monks or Mitchcl's, and
gives delineatiOn of the countries it embraces
with greater accuracy and fullness of detail.
One of its peculiar features is, that ii delineoies
every counly and parish IN INHERENT colors, show
ing their nanle, shnpe, relalire tisc, position,
railroads, coun,y-seats, etc. 1t exhibits all the
railroads in the Distinguishing between
the finished and unfinished; also all the pro.
jected great national railroads to the Pacific -
those surveyed by order of Congress, the Cen
trail, explored by Col. Fremont and the Sonth-
ern through Texas and Messilla Valley The
regions of country lately in controversy be-
tween our country and the British government,
as well as those which Gen. Walkers exploits
have raised to recent notorety are fully de-
lineated. The same is true of Cuba, Jamaica,
West India Islands, etc And still further, it
shows the keys, banks, sonndings channels,
currents, and routes of vessels in those waters,
with scientific data inserted making n com
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21
COMMERCIAL SALOON.

HAVING opened Coffee House. in the building
IL formerly occupied by B. Moses as Il Confection.
airy store the undersigned respectfully solicits the
custom Of his friends and the public generally His
liquors. wines. beer &C.. are of the best quality and
every attention will be paid to please. Come try and
judge for yourselves. CHAS BAUMANN.
February Ii. 1857.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

"A CARD.
ENCOURAGED Ivy the urgent wishes of bis friends
IL the undersigned intends to give
Music LESSONS ON THE GUITAR.
IN all its branches. lie will begin by the First of
March.
TERMS: Course of Twelve lessons. w $40 90
feb. II ADOJpH NOSES
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21
FIxITY OF TENURE OF SLAVE PROPERTY.
The Albany Argus says:

The Albany Argus says:
"Somc weeks ago replied to the assaults made BY
the Black Republican press upon the proposition put
forward in the Southern States to exempt slaves
from execution. by endeavoring to show that such
legislation was, perhaps the first step in scheme to
give fixity of tenure to the slave; to attach him to
the soil. and to convert him from mere chatte to
the condition of the adscrpus gieLe whose person is
attached to an estate and transferable with It.
I'VE see that the senate of Mississippi have not on
" adopted the original proposition excmping sin
gle slave from execution. but have passed an amend
mcnt to the effect that should such debtor select to
retain female slave. then all the children of such
female under the age Of twenty years shall likewise
be exempted
Here are two stops in the direction we spoke Of
both tending to prevent the separation of families
and to secure Il fixed position to the slave.
Yet the Evening Journal and other mock.phan-
thropis's denonncc this legislation, which, indeed.
promises more to the poor black than all that dcma-
gogsm and fanaticism has devised for the last thirty
years.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21

SHERIFF'S SALE.
r "a, Of G & z% Tie" 18th District Court,
Lucinda L. Taylor, wife,
Il. J. Taylor husband.
d. VIRTUE of a writ Of e. fa to me directed in
ID each Of the above entitled suit. | have seized
aud will offer for sale" at the residence of the defend
ant. r. j. Taylor in said Parish on the
FIRST SATURDAY OFMARCH. 1857
nj ii o'clock. A. all the right title interest and
claim of said defendant, in and to the following
property, TO wit.
Three head of Horses,
One Colt
Ten head'of Cattle, more or less
Two yoke of Oxen
One OK Wagon,
Twenty-Five head of Hogs, more Or less
One Cotton Gin.
And The interest of said defendant in n
Corn Mill said interest being one half.
which property will be sold to salty plaintiffs de-
mands and all costs.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash. with the benefit of nppraisemcnt
feb2 1887. b. NJ G. BROWN. Sheriff
The Saie Of Louisiana, Justice Chase Court
PaiM Of Eaa Feiiciona, No. 1853.
Henry Badley, VS.. G. NJ. Smith.
Df VIRTUE Of n writ of n. fa. To me directed In
- the above entitled suit | have seized. and will
Cliaton in said parish, on the
First SATURDAY of March, 1851,
at IL o'clock. A. NJ. the following property or so
much of i as will pay and satisfy plaintiffs demand,
Six Bales of Cotton, marked c. NJ. S.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash, with the benefit of appraisemcnt
feb, q 1857. b. NJ G, BROWN, Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21
SHERIFFS SALE.

SHERlFFS SALE.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. ! 7th District Court.
PARISH or EAST FEILciANA. ( No. $500.
Ann Gleason q Co. VS. David Mulkey
Dl VIRTUE of "A writ of f. fa to me directed in
ID the above entitled suit, by the Honorable Court
aforesaid have seized on and will offer at sheriff Is
sale at the door of the Court House in said parish
on the
First SATURDAY of MARCH, 1851,
at u O'Clock Am. the following property belonging
to defendant to wit:
One fine Gold Watch with Chain, and the CO.
tog|emcnts thereto attached, which recon-
mend particularly to the attention of the
citizens of the Parish, as a rare ornament
not often to be seen.
TERMS or SALE.
Cash. with the benefit of appraiscment.
feb. II. 1857 B. NJ g. BROWN Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1857-02-21

ID AR MOND.