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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
THE VINDlCATOR.
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE INDICATOR.
MONTEREY, Va, May 8, 1857.
MR. EDITOR i maY not De uninterest

MR. EDITOR 1t may not be uninterest-
ing to you to know that The Circuit Court is
now sitting at this place that We have had
a speech from E'honest" JONI LEroHEE; and
among other things, some of the big D,ea of
old Augusta in our midst And really, it
lis refreshing to us, away out in the noun
tains, to occasionally meet with our old
friends from Augusta, &c, who are consid-
crate enough to offer their services to our
people, aud thus relieve our resident law
yers of a vast amount of bothersome bust
ness And, as a matter of course, orr peo-
pie are all attention in making their stay
agreeable. But Oh this occasion, we are
panied to believe, if the truth were known,
some of them Jared rather poorly. The
"Seybert House., having closed doors p
short time before court, the business of ac-
commodating the vast multitude in attend
ance, devolved upon the Nebraska Hotel, :"
which, under the proprietorship of our very
urbane, energetic and accommodating friend,
UNCLE Gus, afforded agreeable quarters to a
large number. This was not sufficient, how
ever ;and the system of billeting had to be
employed, and then the quarters assigned
were sometimes none Of tie best, as Mr.
Letcher said of the liquor he had tried here.
In fact, to prevent disturbance, ror, or
anything of that kind, it was found adyisa-
1b'f BE t. place several of them in certain
house Of which the county is proprietor, and
among that number, we are compelled to
say, were tWo from your town. They get
enough to cat however, and seem to be re-
conciled to their fate. We are very sorry
though, that they should have been put in
this establishment. One is confined closely !;
the other is sometimes allowed to distribute
a little Law to set Of disturbed looking
clients, in diminutive s'shantya across the
street, bearing the sign 'TayioartaG d0ne
here, and cal GODS ,cafTanted 10 Fit"
On Saturday. Mr.. fletcher ayailed HIM
self of short recess Of Court, to address
the people present He entertained them for
about an hour and a half in an unusually
able and instructive address. The Distri-
button question was taken up and thorough
ly sifted. And We do think that if there
was u man really in favor of this notorious
'humbug' before, he couldn't have failed
to be convinced that distribution OF the
public lands is the last thing that Virginia,
especially, ought to ask. But we forbear
giving even an outline of this most excel
lent speech. We congratulate tie people Of
augusta on soon having the opportunity Of
hearing for themselves this distinguished ex-
poser OF swindles and humbugs The De
noefacy of Highland have had their Geu-
vention nominated their man, and we viii
soon have the pleasure Of Informing you that
another good Democrat is on his way to
Kichmcnd EIGHb.ND.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
FOR THE DIsTRIBUTIONIsT.

Mr. Calhoun, in speech delivered in
the Senate Of the United States in 1871,
holds the following language, which we
commend to the prayeJM attention of the
advocates of Distribution
If money cannot be raised from customs
OF other sources for distribution, ask how
can money be derived from the sales of lands
purchased with money raised from the Gus
toms or other sources, be distributed among
the States? If the money could not be dis
tgbated before it was vested in land. on
what principle can it be when it is convert
ed back again into money By the sales Of
the land 2"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

A Fsn,iae. Great distress is said to pre-
vail in parts of Russell and adjoining coun-
ties in Kentucky, owing to the scarcity and
high price Of provisions There is but very
little grain or meat in that section to be pur-
chased at any price; and wlile many fatui-
lies arc in e destitute condition, as regards
food, some are actually i'll state bordering
on starvation. y public meeting was held
at jamestown last week, to devise some plan
by which she necessities of the sufferers
could be relieved, and liberal donations were
made, wish the view of sending to Nashville
for provisions,
Cattle S,ay98eg The Madison, 4, c.,
News says that tue great scarcity of food for
stock in that part Of North Carolina, has
caused an alarm never known before by the
Oldest settlers. In one neighhoraooa some
twenty-four head Of cattle died fsonn staeya-
ton. One gentleman lost Hye cows himself.
another three, and great many were losing
their stock daily for want Of food. Tae most
triane straw. either wheat, oat or rye. can
not be had at any price. Another citizen,
in ORDER to save the life Of Il very valuable
mich COW, cut open a straw bed tick, and
fed ii away BY piece meals.
The present high price of provisions Will
likely result heneGcially to those who are
iatteniag hogs for next fall. The Louisville
journal notes contract made by one Of the
packers Of that city for : 00e head OF indi-
ana hogs, to be delivered ia November. al,
81 % gross, which is equal to about So so
nett in Louisville
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

the best plan for my Valley friends to pur-
sue is to invest their capital mere. Il will
pay them interest and an advance Of Sc per
cent, in 5 Or s years. This has been the re-
suit heretofore--the lands taking more rca-
Oily in clever than those IN the Valley and
Plaster acting Ike a charm public atten-
ton is at once directed to hem and sale is
caecte1 ii desired What itla have said,
Mr.. Editor, il, behalf Ct eur portion of the
State, is not nero idle talk or what heard
some one else say. b'st What know to be
the trs;h and nothing out the truth Hop
ing that you will give ne a place in your
columns, and that the Editors of the Spec
tator will copy.
| am truly, youas, &c,
PIEpMONT.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Treasure Trore--Mr. Benz. s. Dcy, of
Currituek county, Y. c., while ploughing
in his field, a few days ago, dug up pile
Of old Spanish Gold and Silver Coin to the
amount of about six thousand dollars 1t is
supposed to have been buried during the
REVOLUTIONARY the accident that led to the
discovery was most singular. 1t appears
that an old pine tree had fallen near the
fence of Mr.. D.s farm, and one of the
branches struck in the spot whore the money
was found. As the tree was an obstruction
to those engaged in ploughing, it was raised
from its position, when it was discovered
that the old branch had several pieces Of the
coin sticking to it. They then went to work
aud dug down to tie depth of about ! feet,
when they were startled 10y the discovery Of
this large amount of money. Every eye
that looked upon the sinners, we are told,
became as big as moons; aud one Of the ne
groes who assisted in raising the tree, on
seeing the money sticking to the limb, was
so amazed at tie sight. hallooed out-why
Massa Dey what All DAFT wonder il he
gro das-Well, we'll dis aEa de tns tine
cher seed money groin on dc Pine tee. \
yoke Of oxen was soon hiiched n tho treGs-
ure, aud il WAS carried - the house Of Jr.
ID. where It can new be seen.
This we assure oisr readers is no hoax
ana it rather gives eredenee t. die tradition
thai there vas money deposited On tllat part
of the coast BY Blackboard the pirate Nor
folk Here.ia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

i Peep for the Popalrce.-Ihe Seien-
tic American gives very simple mode OF
examining the satellites of the planet Jupi-
ter, the means used being so common as to
be within the reach of all. 1t says:
Every person can view them, by retiec-
ton, using common looking glass for the
purpose On clear night take looking
glass, and, either at the window or out of
doors, so place it as to receive the impression
of the planet. BY close examination Of
the planet as reflected in the glass, all its
satellites will also be observed, provided
none of them are eclipsed. 1t is rather re-
markabie, however, that although these sat.
elites can thus be seen, while they cannot
be seen by the naked eye, that neither We
nus nor the moon can be seen so distinctly by
reflection as they can by observing them with
the naked eye.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
STANTON AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, MAY IS, 1851.
THE GRAVE,

Oh the grave. the grave 1t burles ey-
cry error covers every defect, extinguishes
every resentment From its peaceful bosom
springs none but fond regrets and recollec-
tons. Who look down upon the grave,
even of an enemy, and not feel a compunc-
tious throb, that ever he should have war;
cd with the poor handful of earth that lies
Wondering before him.
But the grave of those we loved, what a
place for meditation There it is that we
call up, in long review, the whole history
Of virtue and gentleness, and the thousand
endearments lavished upon us almost I'M
needed in the daily intercourse of intimacy;
then it is that we dwell upon the tenderness,
the solemn. awful tenderness of the parting
scene the bed Of death, with all its stifed
griefs, its noiSeless attendance, its mute,
watchful assiduities; the last testimonies of
expiring love; the feeble Tutoring, thrill
ing, oh, how thrilling pressure Of the hand;
the fond look Of the glazing eye, turning up
on Us even from the threshold Of existence;
the faint, faltering accents struggling in
death to give one more assurance Of afec-
ton
Aye, 90 to the grave of buried love and
mediate There settle the accounts with
thy conscience for every past benefit unre-
quited-every past endearment unregardcd,
Of that departed being who can never, never
return to be soothed by thy contrition.
If thou art child, and hast ever added q
sorrow to the soul or furrow to the silver
ed brow Of an aifcctionate parent. If thou
art husband and hast ever caused the fond
bosom that ventured its whole happiness in
thy arms. to doubt one moment of thy kind
ness or thy truth If thou art friend, and
hast ever wronged in thought, word or
deed, the spirit that generously confded in
thee If thou art lover, and hast ever
given one unmcrited pang to that true heart
that now lies cold and still beneath thy feet;
then be sure that every unkind look, every
ungracious word, every ungentle action, will
come thronging back upon thy memory and
knocking dolefully at thy soul; then be sure
that thou wilt lie down sorrowing and re-
pentant on the grave, and utter the unheard
groan, and pour the unavailing tear-more
bitter because unheard and unayailing.-
Then weave thy ehaplet of flowers and strew
the beauties of nature about the grave; con-
sole thy broken spirit, if thou eapst, with
these tender, yet futile tributes of regret ;
but take warning by the bitterness of this
thy eontrite aiflieton over the dead, aud be
more faithful and aifectionate in the dis
charge Of thy duties to the living.
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Landreth's Garden Seeds.

TUST received direct from d. Landreth Son,
u full assortment of fresh and genuine Garden
Seeds, comprising in part, Early York, (earliest)
early Drumhead, large do, Flat Dutch and Drum
Caulihower, Sugar Corn, Egg Plant early Cabbage,
early Curled Lettuce Silver Skin Onion Seed Pars-
ley, Parsnips, Peas, extra early Dwarf Prolific,
Blue Imperial, large Marrowfat Beans, &c, extra
early-six weeks-Royal Dwarf, Radishes, Spinach,
Tomatoes, Turnps-several kinds-Flower Seed.
sweet herbs, &C., too numerous to mention for sale
at LAIRD 4 LINKS Drug Store.
March IA Main ST., Staunton, Va.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Beautiful Extract.

There lies in the depth ofevery heart that
dream Of our youth, and the chastened wish
of manhood, which neither cares nor honors
can ever extinguish. the hope of one day
resting from the pursuits which absorbed MS;
of interpreting between our old age and the
tomb some tranquil interval Of reaeetion
when, with feelings not subdued but soften
ed with passions not exhausted but mel
lowed, we may look calmly on the past
without regret, and on the future without
apprehension. But i'll the tumut OF the
world, this vision forever reduces as we APP
proach it; the passions which have agitatcd
our life disturb cur latest hours, and We 60
down to the tomb, like the sun in the o.
cean, with no gentle and gradual Withdrew
inc of the light OF life back to the source
which gave it, but sullen in its beanless
descent, with all its fiery glow. long after ii
has lost its power and its splendor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
JOHN KENNEDY,
.NOUD and Candle Factory,

East Court House Lane, Stauntoa, Va.
VXTHERE he will constantly have White, elbow,
w Brown, and Liquid Soap, and Moud Candles
ofthe best quality which he will sell at the lowest
cash price or exchange forTalow and Grease Of all
descriptions. lie respectfully solicitsa share ofpa
tronage.
June %, 1855.
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Republican Dinoicator,
BY NICHE e. ALFRED.

HS:-Ths "VIND ICA TOR" 10 publish
cd every Saturday morning, in Stamnton, Nam ST..
too doors East Of Union Hall, at Too Da!tars per
fyty Cents, if delayed till after sic months No pa
per lou be Discontinued, except at the discretion Of
tho editor, unless all claims are adjusted.
AID YER TLSEMENTS Of ten lines, Tor tsss,) IN
serted three times for dollar, and twenty-five cents
for each subsequent continuance Larger adrsrtise-
Htsnts inserted in the same proportion.
A liberal discount made to those nho adrsrtsse 6y
she year. -
Professional Carls, not exceeding lines, ,csu
BE- inserted for year for IS 0o-8 months for $500
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

tHeIr VdTIVu anu CUII1PIIVd0cUI TT rHS'
His great success in those long
standing and difficult cases, such as
were formerly considered incura-
bic is sufficient to commend him to
the public as worthy of the extern
rive patronage which he has receiv-
ed. Within the last eight years DR..
S. has treated more than %. 500 ca
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

What zee think qt Religioa--A distin-
guished minister of the Gospel stated a fact,
during the course of very able sermon on
Sunday last, illustrative Of the difference
between profession and practice. We pro-
TESS to hold our religion dearer to us than
any other consideration and enjoy the ex-
ereise Of the house Of worshipmore than any
other pursuit At a benefit at the theatre
on Friday evening last, however, all the
seats i'll tic immense building were takon'
while the regular weekly p4aYer-meeting in
popular church was attended by five de-
voted individuals. including the colorea sex
ton and the distinguished divine ! We show
our appreciation Of histlionie talent, but
prayer-meetings don't seem to draw much.
Lou. Dem.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Jonathan Castro, mail carrier. convicted
Of robting the mail in Kanawha, last week
MAS sentenced to 81 iine and imprisonment
in jail for six months Rohhing the mail IS
cheap in Kanawha.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
KENTUCKY.

The Frankfort rsoas.p mals8a th failow-
ing estimate of the vote on the joint ballot
in the next Legislature
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

.t.lo'ber Hejreas Ei2pcmeet The citi-
2o1s of Xenia, Ohio. aave been greatly az
it.ed BY a case Of elopement The parties
are Miss Sallie Mar,in, seventeen, and Il
man named Boyd. Of doubtful repatc and
bad association. Miss Martin is the lau h-
tev u the late Dr. Martin. worth in her own
RI ht ;ss0, 900. She has been Under the
care OF two maiden aants, WHO have raised
her in total seclusion Miss Salle became
acquainted viii. Boyd about u uol5h Since
and uotGilhstandir. Die vigilance Of Der
guardians managed 10 have stolen interviews
with him nj certain Intervals On Tuesday
morning las y vs. discovered thai the
young lady and her lover had fed. 1t was
ascettaned that thay had taken the aiebt
TRAIN ta SprmgialA, an5 ie.. i de sight at
Ar We H7us I'M pu5-u tt~i lett
Gir Grbana- ye4Acq wee aeaia 100 !ate
Boyd swoTa q ~ }otdS la4is az o. be-
ing eighteen, but hing rather oloasly ques-
ton 4 became frishteasj aud tearing up
the license, left in harry The eifizpns of
Xenia have made the mattsr notorious.
--tfactanati D4Ig Times
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II. u. POINTS

HAS in store and for sale, Copper Kettles, Bross
IL Ware and Stills. manufactured to order and
kept constantly on hand. All kinds of repairing in
Tin and Copper, promptly attended TO-. One Door
West of Union Hall, March II, lso'-u'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

All aiperti.ing for a less time than ihree months,
ei. BE charged }or at the usual rats.--sl 90 per
.guars for tie first shres insertions, and t,osnty rs
cent? for each sabssquent issge.
rhe a5osa rates sciN be strictly adhered to. The
circulation of tho VIYDfCA TOR, "a one Of the lar
get ia tbs slate aad .snoe the dest aassrsisng
M 1iap,4.
las- JOB WORK. Of sE descriptions promptly
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Sunday Life IN Chieago.--Here is a
picture of Sunday life in Chicago, city
now and for some time under republican adj
ministration. 1t is furnished by the Times:
"Here in Chicago on Sunday we have Sc
churches open during the forenoon and eve
ming but at the same time there are no less
than eighty ball rooms, in each Of which
the band plays from morning till mid
night, and waltzing goes on without inter
mission In addition to these Festivities"
we have two theatres, each with its per-
formers in tight and very short garments,
rivaling Elisler in their graceful evolutions.
Saloons have their front doors closed by
proclamation, but do thriving business
through side entrances.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
DOCTOR SMITH,

HAS for mary years devoted his whole attentie
L i to the treatment of Private complaints, in a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

An old maid recently died at Newton n
H., who left property to the value ofnearly
$40. 600 She was all her lifetime getting
ready to be married and had stored up 50
sheets, G3 coverlets, so blankets. u beds,
with l ,l20 pounds offcathers, 81 pillows,
43 handkerchiefs; whlo the whole amount
of her wearing apparel did not exceed ten
dollars in value.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

This is close calculation, but if it should
prove to be correct, it will ensure the cleo
ton of a Democratic T. States Senator
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Ho,s to tyeat applicants for 0Hce.-A-
mong others, young man from the coun-
try recently waited upon Collector Austin
of Boston, and at once produced his petition
for office He was backed by the leading
democrats of his vicinity as firm demo-
crat, who had ever been faithful to his par
ty, &c. He was received with much ur-
banity by the collector, who, upon glancng
at the petition, grasped the young man by
the hand, with the remark, ''My dear sir, l
am reioiced to perceive that you sustain de-
mocratic principles. You are in the right
path. Stick to the democratic party
"But," murmared the applicant, chow
about that Office =
Gas to that, replied the collector, with
a mysterious shake of the head = have no.
thing to say !; but stick to the democratic
party, young man, stick to the democratic
party"
And before the slightly bewildered appl-
cant rcgained his presence of mind, he was
politely bowed from the official presence.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
NJ EDICAL HOUSE,

No, IL s, Frederick ST., Baltimore, Md.
Estabiished in order to afford the afflicted sound aud
Scientific medical aid and for The suppresssion Of
Quackery.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Democratic majority,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
nj RHIAG r.

Married persons, ycung mon, contemplating
Marria.e. being aware of Physical W Weakness, Or
gaaic 5 ,hlitY, Daformitics &C.. should immediate
II csa.aft Dr. j.. and be restored to perfect health,
IA sl9 plaees himself under the care OF DR..
t,aastan nav rel giously confde in hs honor. as
-caLIanan aud Confidently rely upon his skill a. a
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
YDVNG MEN

Especially, Who have become the victims OF Sora-
~ Wee, that dreadful aud destructive habit which
Annually sweeps to an nntinely grave thousands OF
Young raen Of the most exalted talents and brilliant
Intellect, who Nigh. otherwise have entran,ed lis
tsniug ssnates with the tbunders of eloquence, ar
walked to ecstacy the living Tyre, may call with full
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

nv r. fonndar ofthts Ceebr atct Institution offers
/ ths IA ,st Certain, Speedy, aud only efectusl
remedy In the world for
SECRET DISEASES:
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-12-22

LHRENCH DINNERS, Sc.--Mons. l.. Cabanto,s
from having my employ this day Il shall
prepared dinners suppers and parties every
spuon tho approved style Ny well Mons. Ca
personal supervision given to all parties and Of
lind supplied Confectionery, pyramids mncy and plain
bs e charloes, &C. of profuse varieties and
hundred patterns ice mouids for parties The following extra ne
French dishes will name, viz: @ '' '' @ ~ ~
DEnree Frod Ia Gcee .a 9.. ~. H..i. e3 NH .
Noix de vean a Ia saint Carat a.r a.sr1 EFH t."
Les Angulles Beurre Montpelier .E /.
tspie dc Foies Gras en- Beo vue- d..
Galanine de Faiaan la d'0rlean '#.. .'. /
Pate la Franchise n la Geee .... t..." @t+ ?" !
les Chaud Frod deconais truio .'...." ..EH ?
Eallotne de Pigeon la Geee ...... ..... &C.. (
Salad d'EIomand a Ia Bagnasia ' (
Potage la Refine rd '# .f .,
To,age Ia Toutue ..#...,. e"
potage dc Blond de Venn ..,. ,..
Potagc la Richeleu Essence de Gibier
Elets de Boeuf Ia Russo
nndo a la Chposata. H E ...-. ~ ~.
..T tgEsi ~ tf D'E'arses. | -...tst a.'5
sauo Fiet de Poulet Suprem ta s4
rBtue Chaud de Caille aux Gratin
Tlet do Caneon gus d'orange r.
Salms do Perdreaux ou Becase. s....+ o..
.u .-, Saissc Pg1gueus. s.... t'.a.,
Coteletes dc Pigeon Pitts Pois ... .... .4.
Tendron dc vcau en- Maudoinne a. ..f b..
1mbae dc Maccaroni a Ia Parisen ,.
fole a Ia Toulouse. . 3d." .'. i'''
With all other French dishes that be called for
dfare al the prices. .,.... ... .na..s .s# nn.
Tsy boardes 81 day weekly boarders, s5 per week
..H ssff a5ts .aEh.t ~. ..-E j. O. WEAVER
No. s47 Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel
Dec s-eolm t... . . eEq .,E,. -a5 + a .ss. .#.1
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ASSESSORS, NOTICE.

rHNIE voters of the several wards will please take
notice that the will attend at tho places designated be-
O'Clock, o'clock, every
the 18th 8st this
inclusive the purpose olxayng and correcting the pos
First edftf corner Of pennsylvania
Nineteenth street.
wardon stewarts of Twelfth and
Third ward. ~ pownings street between Seventh and
Eighth streets.
Fourth Ward. City Hall. '.' .. .h
Fifth wardB f. Dyors, New Jersey avenue, and
south
sixth wardElward wayson's, street. between Eighth
Ninth streets.
Seventh ward,--,Iohn H. Bird.