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

Anecdote Of John Randolph Ali ~ho
have read the life of this great man win re-
member the great importance he attached to
correct pronunciation. His biographer, Mr.
Garland, records the fact of his correcting
DR.. Parish twice in his manner of pronolin-
cling words, while the doctor was reading
hun short article the day before his death;
and that when the doctor hesitatel about "a
dopting Mr. Randolph's mode of prouuncia-
ton, the dying man exclaimed in his usual
impatient and absolute manner Pass on
sir, pass on there can be no doubt about
it," This had seemed to me to be slightly
colored by the biographer, but the accom-
panying incident convinced me that it was
but the ruling passion strong in death -
When Tazcwcll was at the zenith OF nis
fame, on one occasion he made speech at
the bar, surprising even himself in clio
quence Ga finishing. Randolph approach
ed him and complained bitterly. with an
oath, that it was fated that nothing human
should be perfect Tazewell. who was re-
ceiving impassionea congratulations from
/ his friends, asked Randolph what he meant.
His questoner, With his usual accrbity, IN
dignantly demanded why did you not
say 'hor-izon instead of 'hor lion z Were
it not for that id barbarisn, there would
have been one perfect human production y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Character Better than Credit.

We often hear young men, who have
small means, dolefully contrasting their lot
with those Of rich mems sons, yet the longer
we live the more we are convinced that the
old merchant was right, who said to us when
we began life-"Industry, my lad, is better
than ingots of gold, and character more val
liable than credit" We could furnish, if
needs were, from our own experience score
of illustrations to prove the truth of his re-
marks, In all branches of business, in all
avocations, character, in the long run, is the
best capital. Says poor Richard: 1.-The
sound of your hammer at five in the morn
ing, or at nine at night, heard by a creditor,
makes him easy for six months longer but
if he sees you at billiard table, or hears
your voice at tavern, when you should be
at work, he sends for his money the next
day What is true of the young mechanic
is true also of the young merchant, or of the
young lawyer. Old and sagacious firms will
not long continue to credit for thousands of
dollars when they see the purchaser, if .
young man, driving fast horses or hanging
about bringing saloons. Clients will not
trust their cases to advocates, however brill
liant, who frequent the card table, the wine
party or the race course. 1t is better, in
beginning life, to secure reputation for in
dusty and probity, than to own houses and
lands, if, with them, you have no character
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Tough il Through.

1t would be well if this spirit were more
common among all classes old and young
Here is schoolboy with hard lesson; don
be discouraged little fellow, tough it thro', >
Here is young clerk in a store, he has to
rise early, wait and tend all day, and be a
servant to tho whole establishment never
mind, "tough it through" be faithful and
diligent, and you will soon be in better cir
cunstances, and have some one to open
shop and wait on you. The mechanic often
gets hold of hard job, which he has half
mind to throw up. But take good advice,
tough it through and do it thoroughly and
faithfully, it will be no loss to you in the
end 4 man in business often gets into a
spot from which he can see no Gght-no
land ahead-and he is just ready to give up
in dependency and despair. But We ad-
wise him to try and tough it through. -
Light viii appear when You least expect it;
if faithful and honest and perseYering you
will finally escape the li,lows aud reach the
land
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Something Remarhable-The most re-
markable feature (say the Philadelphia Ar
gus) in the financial transactions of the gov
eminent is the fact that, in order to redeem
the portion of its debt which it has extn-
guished, it has absolutely paid premium OF
upwards of ten per cent. To the govern
ment this has been profitable operation in
the saving of interest, which it would have
to pay for large number Of years. But no
government in the world has ever before
done such thing, or been able to do it, -
Such is the result of democratic policy, faith
fully administered by democratic mon.
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TO STRANGERS.

The many thousands cured at this institution
within the last fifteen years. and the numerous ana
important Surgical Operations performed by pr y !,
witnessed by the Reporters of the papers ana many
other persons, notices of which have appeared again
and again before the public besides his standing as
gentleman of character and responsibility rs aSo'
ficient q ar lntee to the afflicted.
DR.. JOHNSTON is the only regular Pm yslcian aa
vertsing to cure private complaints. HIS remeole8
and treatment entirely unknown to others r tc
pared from life spent in the great hospitals o. r1
rope and the first in this country, VIZ Engiana,
France, the Blockley of philadelphia, &C., anu d
more extensive practice than any other Physician In
the world. His many wonderful cures and most I'M
portant Surgical operations are suhcieht uai an
tee to the afflicted Those who wish to be speedily
and effectually relieved should shun the numerous
trifng impostcrs, who only ruin their health ana
'pp'' TAKE NOTICE.
It is with the greatest reluctance that Dr.. DIN
STON permits his card to appear before the Puoiic
deeming it unpr OCCASIONAL for physician TO auVe,
tisc but unless ne did so, the aihtctcd espeeiaiy
strangers, could not fail to fall into the hands OF the
many impudent and unlearned lmpostefs, with IN
Vulnerable False Names or combined QuacKshops,
swarming these large cities, copying D. ,hhsIon
advertiser ents or advertising themsey asphVsi-
clans illiterate shallow Drained fell' j. too law
to work at their original trade, with scarce tweaees
bevond the brute, who, for the purpose OF fhlch-A
and Deceiving, carry on I'VE or SIX otesS "n9Hi -
many Different False Names, so that tie afflicted
Strangers escaping one is sure to tumble headong
into the other Ignorant of Quacks with enormous
lying certificates of great and astonishing cures
from persons not to be found, who keep you taking
large bottles of Lcorice Water and other packages
of filthy and worthless compounds, cunningly pre-
pared to impose upon the unfortunate and unsus-
pecting Trifing month after month, Or as long as
the smallest fee can be obtained, and, in despair,
leaves you with ruined health, to sigh over your
CALLING disappointment.
It is this motive that induces DR.. Johnston to adj
vertise for he alone can cure you. To those unac-
auanted with his reputation, he deems it unneces-
sary to say that his credentials or diplomas always
10 LETTERS RECEIVED UNLESS POST
PAID and containing Stamp to be used for the re-
pIv Persons writing sh ould state Age aud send
that portion Of advertisement describing symptoms.
LII, lakG "
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

The Hiring Season. OF men. in Win
chester, the supply was rather beyond the
demand, as evidenced in the falling of the
average rates paid some ten or fifteen per
cent. below those of last year Prices for
women were better maintained, though we
heard of some very low figures.
Our farmers are more discouraged than
we have known them for a long time The
scarcity of money the bright prospects OF
two years ago, when wheat was 81, SO, and
the failure from cause apt to reappear, Of
the crop of 1856, are obvious reasons for
such state of feeling. 1t should be striven
against, however. 1t is not farmer-like to
let one years reverse, after three or four of
unprecedented prosperity, drive one into
the hasty step of selling off at any sacrifice
and moving to the West. Stick to your
homestead, and deny yourself and family
the luxury of fever and ague, for year
longer. Matters must mend Land here
cannot be permanently depressed in value.
Influences ever acting must ensure its ad-
vance.
On the South Branch bottoms, where
wheat is not the sole staple, prices appear
to maintain themselves The Romncy In
tclligencer mentions the hiring of farm
hand at $3.50, SO, the hirer to pay for med
ical attendance, &c Vim. Tirg.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
[CorY.l

Answer to question list The work OF
preparing the schedule was done principally
by myself, with your assistance, and was
then submitted to Mr.. Timberlake for his
signature and examination.
Answer to question 2 and s. When you
came into Mr.. Undertakes office, he and
myself were looking over the table, and a
slight alteration was suggested to the 9th
special rule, to which you consented. and as
you were leaving the room, requested that
any other alteration we thought necessary
should be made, addressing yourself to Mr..
fimberlake After you left, Mr. Timber
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[copY. !
OFFICE Va. CENTRAL RAILROAD Co.
Richmond, Jan. |, 1857.

Richmond, Jan. |, 1897.
Stephen Hunter, ESq.-
Dear Sir-I learn that there is an indus
trious effort now being made to throw on me
the blame for the late collision near or
louisville, saying that the schedule is defect
i've, and that am responsible for it. As
you in this ease Gas usuaD had more to do
with the preparation of the schedule than
any one else, ask the favor of you, to an
swer the following questions LIST, Was
the schedule of the Goth Dec 1856 publish
ed with or without the examination of the
Superintendent Mr.. Timberlake? ID, Did
l. or not, say to Mr.. Undertake, that re-
lied on him, to make any corrections he
found proper, after examination
3D. Was there any correction made, or
not, after assisted you in preparing the
schedule?
4th. Who had the schedule distributed +?
Please answer this morning,
(signed) Il FONTAINE, Pres.
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lake said he would not alter the table, and
had it printed as it was.
Answer to question the 4th- After the
schedules were printed I carried them to
Mr. Undertakes office, and / understood
that they were sent up the road by Mr. Tim
berlake, for distribution, by Mr. Richard
son, one of the baggage masters, and dis
tributed some to the freight conductors and
engineers. Signed by
J. HUNTER.
Richmond, Jan. /, 1857.
Here follows letter of some length from
President Fontaine to Superintendent Tim
berlake, reviewing the misunderstanding
between them and dismissing Mr.. Timber
lake.
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VIM. A. STER r EFT,
Merchant Tailor.
VIRGINIA.

DEGS leave to call the attention Of his friends ana
ID purchasers generally, to hslarge and beautiful
stock of
SPR n G. GO O d S,
purchased at low figure for cash in the Northern
cities and will be made to order, in style Which he
naters himself will please the most iastdous at fair
living prices, for cash, usual time to response
hle and prompt customers.
He deems it useless to enumerate and only say
,hat his stock embraces Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest
ing of almost every Imaginable variety of style and
material Finishing goods, Trimmings, and in fact
every thing necessary to dress a gentleman from
head to foot, (cepttng his boots y
He respectfully solicits call from all in want OF
anything and pledges himseifby fair dealing toner
l. the patronage of the public.
April Z, lS55.--Spec. copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Up or Down.-In going on board Mis-
sissippi steamboat the other day, Mr.. Jones
met Mr., Smith,
Which way are you going, Smith, up
or dewn I"
THAT depends on circumstances, re-
piled Smith, "if sleep over the boiler, up;
if in the cabin, down"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Republican &)inoicotor.
BY NICHE IL ALFRED.

MS:-TAe " VIND fCA TOR" is publish
ed erery Saturday morning, IN Stannton, Nam ST.,
t,co doors East Of Union Hal, at Tico D'tldrs per
aanunt. u paid in adrance, and T'eo Dollars and
Fifty Cents, if delayed till after sic months No pa
per 1eiH be Discontinued except at the discretion Of
the editor, unless all claims are adjusted.
40 YER TtSEAENTSc Of ten t'nes, Cor tess,) m
serted three times for one dollar, and twenty-five cents
for each Subsequent continuance Larger ADVERTISE
meats inserted IN the same proportion.
liberal discount made to those scho ddcerttse 6y
tie gear. . 80,
Profcssional Cards, not exceeding scren lines, 'c'H
be inserted for year for SIS 006 months for $500
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Andirons, Tenders, sc.

LARGE lot of those old style Brass Audrons,
N very heavy for sale at abont half their value;
Also Cast iron do, of all sizes polished Sheves and
longs. Ash-buckets, Fire Carriers, Coal PoAers,
&C., Coal Crates furnished to fit at city prices.
Oct. %, 1906. GEO. y. PklOL.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

Fate must trouble itself about a number
of foolish people; for no sooner does fool
get into trouble of his own making, than he
puts it all down to fate,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
FANCY FURS! FURS! FURS! FURS
CUT OUT THE ADVERTISEMENT.

COUNTRY MERCHANTS OR LADIES visiting
~ Baltimore, aud wishing to purchase cheap
and handsome suit of EURS. should call at the
MOTH AMERICAN FUR C0MPANY'S STORE
l05 Baltimore Street (adjoining Sun Iron build
ing) where they will find the most extensive stock
OF line
FANCY FURS
Ever offered to the public, at prices to suit
The well known reputation of house, as re-
CARDS superior manufacturing and finish, will be
more than maintained in our styles for the coming
season.
Ma- Orders promptly attended to, and goods of
every description, Trimmings, Collars Cults, Robes
or Alterations, made at the shortest notice.
C. LEWISSON, Furrier,
North American Fur Compahy's Store,
los Baltimore St., Baltimore, Nd,
(adjoining Sun Iron Badng.)
August 80 1856.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

IL odncrfi,iuJ for a less time than three months,
,riH be charged Jor at the usual rates--Sl 90 per
sgare for first three Insertions and tcenty fre
cents fer zach Subsequent issue.
ybe obo,s rates itW be strictly adhered to. The
circulation NJ the FINDIF4 T0R, is one Of the tar
qest IN The Sur, and tence Of the best ADVERTISING
~ j9B WORK. Of al descriptions promptly
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TRY 1T.

TINE Waterproof Backing will add very much
i to the wear OF leather keep il soft and plant,
and renders it entirely waterproof. L. is warrant
ed to give satisfaction. CLIO. E, PRICE.
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CHARLES II ASklNS
Architect.

OGce in Washington,-D c., Pennsylvania Areanc'
do do Alexandria Virginia, DaHgerdeld 1ui'd-
ing, kiny 81.
WILL furnish designs and plans for Churches
w Stores, houses and Villas, public building
etc etc and also for alterations of old building
with full working drawings, specifications and su
perintondcnee of the same upon written or persona
application.
variety ofcomplete sets of plans of Churches
and specifications on hand.
April u. lS56.
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STEINER, EROS. = 90,
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FASHIONABLE CLOTHING
No. sac, Baltimore Street,
ESALTE3aGEgE
NOr. 10 l9fH.

rUoMAssTtPiEs JAMES L. roMPkiSs.
JOHN S. MARTIN. JOHN STAPLES.
STAPLES, MARTIN & CO.,
GROCERY AND FLOUR
Merchants.
Staunt0n, Virginia.
July 5, 1856
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10

A Prime Chew.
an BOXES of the Pancake Tobacco, of the best
~ quality, now in Store and for sale ny
October Is, 1856. Per &. 1. COCHRAN
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-10
Axes.

IN BOXES warranted Axes, of all szes, Jnst re-
III ceved aid for sale. GEO, L. PhiCE.
October rs, 1866.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1857-07-02

depend upon their families and their houses {;
they've got to keep thinking Of their bust
ness,yof their wives and children, and then
they're always mighty afraid of trouble
ahead. l mint got anything to troubIemy.
self about, you see, cause leave it all to
the Lord. 1 think, well, if he can keep
this great world in such good order, the sun
rolling day after day, and the stars shin
ing night after night, make my garden
things come up just the same, season after
season, he can sar,inly take care of such
poor, simple thing as I am; and SO, you sec,
leave it all to the Lord, and the Lord
takes care Of me-"
"Well, but. Nancy, suppose frost should
como after your fruit trees are all in bios
som, and your little, plants out suppose
n
but l don't suppose; I never can sup
pose; l don't want to suppose, except that
the Lord will do everything right. That's
what makes you people unhappy; you're
all the time supposing. Now why can't
you wait till the suppose comes, as do, and
then make the best of it."
"Ah Nancy, it's pretty certain you'll
get to heaven while many of us with all
our worldly wisdom will have to stay
out"
"There you are at it again." said Nancy,
shaking her head, "always looking out for
some black cloud. Why If was you, I'd
keep the devil at arms length, instead of
taking him right into my hcart-hc'll do
you desprit sight Of mischief"
She was right; We do take the demon
of care, of distrust, of melancholy forebo-
ding, of ingratitude right into our hearts,
and pet and cherish the ugly monsters till
we assimilate to their likeness. We canker
every pleasure with this gloomy fear of
coming i'll; we seldom trust that blessings
will enter, or hail them when they come.
Instead of that we smother them under the
blanket of apprehension and choke them
with our misanlhropy.
1t would be we'll for US to initiate happy
Nancy, and "never suppose" If you see a
cloud, don't suppose it's going to rain; ii
you see frown, don't suppose scoldiass
will follow-do whatever Jour hand finds
to do, and there leave it. BE more child
like towards the great Father who created
us: learn to confde in his wisdom, and dis.
trust your own and and above all, swat
till the suppose comes, and then make the
best of it." Depend upon it, earth would
seem an Eden if you would follow happy
Nancy's rule, and never give place in your
bosom to imaginary evils.
NJ. A. D..
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Wanted,-A Liue Woman.-" Punch "
thus expresses bis distress at the disap.
pearance Of woman from the face of the
earth -
There are no women nowadays. In.
stead of women, we have towering edifces
Of silk, lace and flowers. You see milli.
sner's large advertising van that slides along
with raatlisg sound, and you are told
that 'itis awo,nsns but q You cannot ap-
proach yyithinssyeral yards Of the monster
ohssuction, yoa cannot feli what L Is, be-
yopd something that loois Ike an entire
shopffont ppt into motion, With all the
goods ipsit1sxposed for sale. / really be-
.keye, il any shoRmsn would ;opsn a,, sxhi-
biiion. where one conld sse5a 10 woman, s,ish
q ssomes wsse u my yo1ug days when
they asel TO- be- east saim, slender, Rrspslhl,
e,sioas |, sbds everything III M
bsaadh6 astAsa of niiiass & ssd.s 81 xsssj &
ssDesssd anfseoeait hpad .dne
.'etos6e ~ q 8 & 8 s. seal, 7 believe
~ Rlasl n q sthat
saajlf Nm kitssg oa& iii siia io I; G si,ui6sr lIa
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26 WTTNEsSEg:
OR. THE FORgER CONVfcTEp.
(tna Iloilas. = y.>S- m t-.s.,.,.xs -, -. 49,

Wv 0VAAoE xSUI-VllUUloCou over lO0. .OO0
Ohm 8. DYE Il ihs author, who has had
= 10 years experience as h Banker and Pub.
llshsr, aud Author Of . series Of Lectures at the
Broadway tabernacle. when, for ten successive
nights, over 10000 people greeted him with
ROUNDS Of applause, while no exhibited tho man.
ner in which Connterfsiters execute Frauds, and
the Surest and Shortest Means Of Detecting
themi -
The Bank Note Engravers, all say that he is
the greatest Judge Of Paper Money Living.
S Greatest Discovery Of the present century for
Detecting Counterfeit Bank Notes,
Describing every Genuine Bill in existence, and
sah1,tsi,,ng at glance every Counterfeit cir
Arranged so admirably that reference is easy
and Detection instantaneous.
VI No index to examined No pages to hunt
uPl But SO simpied and arranged that the
Merchant, Banker and Business Man ean see
dill at a glance.
English, French and Gernmaul Thus each
may read the same in his own Native Tongue.
Post Perfect Bank Note List Published {!
... ALSO, A LIST OF
All the Private Bankers in America. r
A complete Summary of the Finance of
Europe and America will be published in each
OF TIE DAY. Also.
A Series of Tales,
From an Old Manuscript found in the East. 1t
furnishes the most complete History of ORIGI.
NAL LIFE, describing the most perplexing po-
stions in which the Ladies and Gentlemen of
that country have been often found. These
Stories continue throughout the whole year, and
will prove the most entertaining ever offered to
the Public
!" Furnished Weekly to subs scribers, only at
| s year. All letters must be addressed to
JOHN Fl. DYE, Broker,
Publisher and Proprietor, ~ Wall ST., New
York.
April 80, 1857 ly