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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

G4y Gov. Wise has issued a Hfcclama-
Non .ofefiog a reward Of one hundred and
fifty dollars for the apprehension Of ellison
d Stewart, who murdered Archibald Dun.
lap in he county If Higbl,od 2 few day.
since
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
MFR. Hunters Letter.

We publish in this weeks paper, Mr..
Hunters reply to certain i~nterrogatorics
propoundcd to him by the Hon. Shelton +.
Leako, of Charlottesville. We fully and
freely endorse every position taken by Mr..
Hunter in chat letter. The only point in it
on which an issue can possibly be made, is
that in which he refers to the submitting Of
the constitution to the people Of Kansas
and why an issue should be made on that,
we confess is beyond our comprehension.
That no power on earth HIS . right to in
terfere with the authorities Of Kansas il the
forming of their constitution, uxvvy. the
TpccpGe q that Territory is, we think, a prin-
ciple distinctly announced - re ~AEansas-
Nebraska act-and as the people did MOI,
IN the first place, reserve the right of hay
ing the constitution submitted to them, we
think it is optional with the convention
whether they will or not. But fthc people
demand it, we think it would be the most
prudent course to do SO, for the simple rca-
son, that a contrary line of policy would be
likely to create excitement and the future
people of Kansas acting under that excite
mcnt, would be apt to frame another con-
s%titution more detrimental to the South than
the present n re-modeiod by the people
would be. We are perfectly satisfied with
Mr.. Hunters ayowal of friendship for the
administration, and after such an avowal is
it not asking too much to demand that he
should denounce in round terms certain pa
Tpers and persons for their political opinions.
We have no preference for either Of the
distinguished gentlemen now before the
Virginia democracy-wc have the highest
admiration for Mr.. Hunter, for the infu-
-cnce which he has welded in favor of his
party on the stump throughout the Union,
and for the able, firm, and manly defense
of the honor and interests of the State in
the Senate, and would be pleased to see
him retain his seat in that body, unit! some
much darker blot is cast upon his bright
record, than his present opinions on the
KansassWaaker policy-but we have. also,
tine highest admiration for Mr., '"'ise, both
for the mastery statesmanlike manner in
which he is now managing the affairs oftho
State. and for his bold uncompromising and
successful opposition to Know-nothingism
in its meridian, when the good and wise
men of the country were hppinninp IN fn.~
lest our dearest rights as freomen would be
wrosted from US, and that even the Rock of
Ages would be made a stepping stone for
selfish politicians and oaieo=eeoking donna
gogues. We repeat, We only object to Mr..
Hunters being a~rragnel and condemned
only on the charge of holding an opinion in
common, we.believe, with the majority of
the Virginia democracy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

BISHOP WunLAs.-Tho Right Rev
Bishop Whelar, of Wheeling, Va acoor-
ding TO adyices recently received, has ARR.
we'd at Vienna, Austria, and vas to have
been presented to the Emperor and FIN.
press in a few days The Bishop has bcor
kindly and Hospitality received, and had
met with scme success towards the accom-.
plishment of the object of his visit.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
Going ont of ISC.

The Petersburg Express says that the
thick heavy shawls and blankets which have
been all the rage with young bucks for
three or four winters are rapidly going out
Of use, and that the comfortable garments
known as overeouAs and nantes arc taking
I heir place.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

Gsg' See the advertisements Of Francis
O'Roark, wholesale Grocer, under the Post
Office. lie offers Bargains in the way
of cheap Groceries. Cali quick.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

EXeeated.-Antlony a slave, who waa
condemned to be hung some time since for a
murderous attack upon a white man, was
executed privately, on the 23d inst, at
Amherst G. II. lie confessed his guilt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

W~tsFyscr5y, Oct. Authorization has
been received from official quarters to the
effect that the Constitutional Convention of
Kansas will submit the Constitution to the
people for ratification.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

Heary Dosaages.-Tho city of Concord,
N. H., has just been mulcted in the sum OF
$2,728 and costs, for injury to a lady, one
dark night in January, 1853, owing 70 a
defect n the sidewalk. The pavement vas
from z2>o Il inches higher than the level
of the passvay betacon y hotel and neigh
boring block. 50 that II easing up street
there was n step down t. ta.t e.s.en:. She
was severely injured il Size back, sad ncnh.
ness end pain in her neck succeeded in IT,
y following, her voice Logan to fail, ana
in D .oamber she was able TO speak only in a
whisper, in which condition she has contin-
ned till the present time. The accident oe-
Cured in the same place where the late
Gov. Hubbard, q few days previous, fell
and broke his arm, for which he recovered
o verdict against the city Of $500. What
is remarkable, this defect in the Sidewalk
was afterwards suffered TO remain nearly
the sans for four years, although when. i
finally came to be resneaied, i, cest bit enc
dollar to do it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

iadfes' Handirorh mo. o." in the
Ladies' Department, ut the Fair Grounds,
represents a beautiful specimen of a quilt
from the hands of Miss Ann =. Huffman,
OF. tsridgeYater, Rockingham c6thty Look
at it. Near by it is a very handsome silk
quilt of Mrs Vim. A. Bell, of Augusta,
and two nicely embroidered pocket handkc.-
chiefs and a child's dress, Of Mrs. Michael
Z. Hartman, Of Staunton --Llich. DIS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
C0TFection.-The Richmond Dispate

hI9HIH0Hu DispAtll
made an error in It's edition of Monday, in
stating that oa- information with regard to
the Tunnel, vas derived from a Director of
the Central Rail Road, instead of Stock
holder. The error is not material, but JUS
tee to the Directors requires that it should
be corrected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

E1" Two democratic q. S. Senators are
secured from Minnesota, the Legislature
under the State Constitution being dcmo-
cratic. General Shields will, no doubt. be
one of tho two elected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

7Gansmi'h,-Mr. Henry Tiger, Gun
emith near the Depot, is an excellons work
man and prompt in tho execution Of worh
entrusted to him. Givethim q call.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
As,N N.@y,N.

4 5 Executor Of Abraham Weuger, decd, I will
proceed at the late residence Of the ~tcstator.
on the Aeedo# Rna, to sell at public sale, ON We'd.
nesday, the 25th Of Norember next, a large quantity
of Wood Wagon, | Plantation Wagon, | Il uggy
and Harness, a quantity of Geering, 7 or S Head
of Horses, 2 Mich Cows, 8 head of Cattle, a lot Of
Hogs, 80 Sheep, Some Wheat, Rye, Oats and Corn,
l Wheat Fan, Farming Utensils, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, &C., &c.
T~ERMS.-S5,00 ana under cash, over that SUN
nine months credit with bond and good security.
las~ Persons indebted to the estate are reques-
ted to pay, up without delay, and those having
,claiins-~ill present them duly proven.
Sale to compence at 10 A. NJ.
JACOB HlLDEBRAND, Jr., Ex'r.
Spectator and Rockingham Register please copy.
Oct. 81, la57,-tds.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

4olaca SgfaP.-Specinen Of this syrup.
made from the Chinese Sugar Cane, by Col.
.. n. MeCue, Of Augusta county, was yes
tefday used by the guests Of the Exchange
N the ladies' ordinary. 1t was in general
request, and many q fair one expressed tie
opinion that it was hard to surpass.-D1.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

TO ADvRRIlSERS.- The Vindieator has =
large and Increasing circulation in this and the nd
Joining counties, and is a valuable medium for adj
vertisors. Circulating among business men, it af-
fords greatinducement5 to those who will use its
ooluy~as.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION.

We ve-oficial returns from tiairty-ninc
counties III this State. which SCOT up as fol-
lc~s:
For GeTerncrEousaer, Dem. lbs. 684
Wilmot, Repub. 103 ,2289
IIazlehurst. Amer. 57,157
In these counties, General Packer ma
Jority over Judge Wilmot is IL, 395.
Twenty-Five counties remain to be heard
from.
Packers majority over both Wilnot and
Hazlehurst will be from Is. 600 to 30, coo.
The Democratic candidates for Canal Com
missioner and Supreme judges will haze a
bout the Same majority as General Packer
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31

Eg Vim. L. jackson, of Parkorsburg,
has been appointed by Gov. Wise, Lieut..
Governor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-10-31
WOOD

Those of our subscribers who intend pay
ing their subscriptions in WOOD are res
pectfully informed that We are now in want
Of a few loads.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
PENNSYLVANIA.

The Journal of Commerce thus speaks of the tre-
mendous defeat of the black-republcan party in
Pennsylvania at the late election
The result of the election may be called thorough
and emphatic endorsement of Mr. Buchanans adminis-
tation his New Haven letter. and the bred Scott decs-
ion and decided affirmation that the people of Penn
syvana do not repent the way they voted last fall The
large democratic gain further to show that but for
the lavish employment of the Kansas fund in the presi-
dental election the vote for Mr. Fremont would proba
bly, have been what it is for Wimot and Mr.
Buchanan majority would have been much larger II
has been extensively believed that Pennsylvania voted
for Mr. Buchanan personal grounds, and it has even
been credited by that contributions made and
used to procure her suffrages for him.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
THE IOWA ELECTION.

From the returns already received it would appear
that the democrats of Iowa have elected their candi
date for governor by large majority, and in all
probability have secured majority in both branches
of their State Legislature. The Dubuque North
West Of the 18th says
SO far the general result in the State is concerned
calculate about from 600 to 1000 majority for
Samucs in the State We expect him to up to the
northern line of Dubuque with majority of from 5000
to 5000 We informed that the vote in the northern
section of the State is small which, taken into consder
ton with the fact Of his popularity in that region will
render the maortes against him in the northern
ties pretty nearly nominal figure However, do not
wish to be considered sanguine, but 10 mind
think the election of Samucs may be set down
tain" a.lalt .ts .R a1aea.lE
Since our last issue we have received the follow.
ing despatch:
''DUBUour, Qowa,) Oct. IT, 1857.
Twenty -one counties have been heard from, and
Samuels, democrat for governor, gains 5,400 FIRE.
monts majority Seventy counties yet TO hear from
The legislature is probably democratic In the general
assembly the democrats gain IA.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

ONE OF THE CAUSES OF THE PRESENT CRISIS.
From welLwritten article in late number of the
Hudson wisconsin, North Star we make the follow
ing extract:
with these things in mind it is not difficult to track
out the secret of present difficulties Our
heaviest banks and banking houses had become mere
tenders to railroads and other stock companies Instead
of continuing themselves to legitimate business and
lending their power to promote legitimate trade and gen.
cra commerce. they advanced large share of their CAPT
tai uncertain and speculative securities and hazadd
their rtry existence the faith Of gamblers The railroad and
other stock companies being thus sustained grew apace
and inflated their enterprises to the most marvellous pro-
portions When in the regular of stock exchange
it became evident that railroad stocks not what
creduous public had counted Them they began to depre
cate Each depreciation felt at the banks and by
capitalists until they bleed at every pore Thus the
evil is felt most seriously where the commenced
As consequence all the usual reances of merchants
and business for raising money to suit their conve
nience and the necessities Of trade fail them The diff
Guilty extends itself to every department of business and
general embarrassment results /"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
MISS JoHNsoNs SELECT READINGS

In compliance with hatteringly urgent and numer-
GUS requests, Miss Johnson win give select readings
before the Teachers Association, at the Smithsonian
Institution this afternoon, commencing at o clock
No little curiosity is felt by many of citizens to
see and hear the fair elocutonist, as rumor has it
that Miss Johnson and Ia Christie awidey-known
and we-remembered correspondent of the Union,
one and the same person. 1t is seldom that we
notice allude to rumors, whether of social
religious, political, or financial character but in
this instance--and our pen fairly fatcrs in making
the disclosure-we feel bound to admit that rumor
is not far out of the way 1t is said that Miss John
sons elocution resembles, in many respects, her
writings graceful and winning, fresh and pointed.
At all events, our citizens will soon have oppor-
tunity of ascertaining for themselves whether she
possesses such opposite and such rare gifts in the
liberal degree claimed for her by her friends.
The synod Of North Carolina co. s. Presbyterian will
tat (harto fton fla g1ct
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
THE LAST PANIC!

The bIack-republcan party (says the Albany Ar
gus) are seized with panic, like that which has
just run through the country. 1t commenced with
failure of the 90hio Trust, and will end in general
suspension.
If the country dealers in politics do not have occa-
sion to curse their leaders in the city as bunglers
we are no judges.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
= DUBUQUE, Iowa. Oct. IL, 1857.
THE FINANCIAL p1cTAToRs.

The Albany Argus closes article on the "fnan-
cial dictators" as follows:
''Thesc financial dictatos, who knew neither how TO
live how to de- have taken the laws and the const-
tuition under their charge On Tuesday they shut up their
banks on Wednesday they reopened with suspended
currency Thursday they instructed the governor
call extra session. and Friday they instructed him
TO reconsider the call They propose to stand the hazards
of the law pa opinion of the judges Of the city
What they will do by Monday is among the uncertainties
of the future yEfrrc9 Nas tRf6fe#g 58tte
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
ADULTERATED WAX.

The French government has published notice
warning merchants to be their guard in their pur-
chases of from the Portuguese. 1t appears that
the province of Angoea annually exports to Europe,
through the port of Lisbon, 100000 arrobas of vir
gin wax. A recent discovery has been made that
some foreign heavy substance has been introduced
into the for the purpose of defraudng the buy
ers ..,,.ss taaH. + -g saa ias5 a4 as 4
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
TENNESSEE.

The Memphis Appeal Of last Wednesdays issue
says:
Legislature held caucus Friday last in which
It resolved to fill the seat in the United States SEN
ate occupied by the Hon. John Bell No day was
agreed for the election though it seemed be under
stood that would take place during the present or next
week I"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
STATE DEPARTMENT REPORTS OF FOREIGN CON
MERGE.

We find in the London Atheneum Of August IL
the following complimentary notice'of the CONNER
cal reports prepared under the direction Of the Sec
rotary of State, and issued from the press of Mr.
Cornelius Wendell, The public printer The first vol
of which the Atheneum speaks SO favorably
will always rank next to Maggregor's great work,
whose general plan adopted in the preparation
of the commercial digests it contains while the vol
containing consular returns and that devoted
to comparative tariffs, now going through the press
will prove invaluable to all classes of readers for the
varied and important commercial and shipping infor-
nation which they will spread before the country:
Report to The Secretary Of State, ransiinJ Statement from
The Superintendent Of Statistics Of The Commercial Relations Of he
United States nth F6r3n Naions for The gear ending S1tcnn-
Der 1857. (Wa.hinJon WendN I'VE have here another
of the valuable publications issued by the department Of
American official statistics The first volume contained
important and elaborate series of commercial dgests
The present made of consular returns and other Off
cia documents exhibiting the entire foreign Of
America for the year ending September 1856. The first
return is from London the last from Buenos Ayres but
almost every point in the known world Is touched in
of the investigation The volume is not mere
of figures, for in instances the consular
agents have supplied really curious and striking nfoma-
ton In connection with their tabular lists of quantities
values, ships entered, and duties paid
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

BARNua ONCE MoRE.-Tho Stanford Conn Advocate
says ut is certainly with pleasure that announce
the probable fact that p. T. Barnum is again on his
legs that he is to-day richer than he before
his conncxion with the Jerome Clock Company II is
said that he has bought all the claims against himself
for from five to twenty five cents the dollar with the
exception of SIS 900 held in and about Danbury
which he will probably have to pay in full The whole OF
the vast property assigned him for the benefit of his cred
ors has again passed into his hands, and he now re-
furnishing and refttng ranistan in good style for his
future permanent residence
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
SUSPENDED RAILROADS.

Within the last thirty days the following railroad
companies reported as have either gone to pro-
test their floating debt suspended made an as
signment of their property:
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

m important railroad convention met at Cleveland on
Wednesday The attendance very full. The com
mittce appointed will report to-day The object of the
convention is to reduce the speed of ains increase
rates of fare dispense foreign agents and cut off dead
heads
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

Among the arrivals in this city since last issue
are Hon. J. Clancy Jones, of Pennsylvania, Hon. j
b Clay, of kentucky, and Hon. 2. Kidwell, of vir
ginia.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

Richard Taylor esq, only son Of the late Presi-
dent Taylor is the democratic candidate for the SEN
ate of Louisiana in the ST. Charles district
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
~ aat From the Detroit Advertiser, 14th
CHILDREN MURDERED FOR MONEY.

gentleman named johnson recently moved to Fenton-
vile, with his family, consisting of wife and three chill
drenhe oldest of the latter but eight years of age
Not having got all his beds up the wife remained at tho
hotel over night while Mr. johnson went to his house
with the children, and accompanied by boy named
George Colwell, about II years old About o'clock in
the evening two young men came in, asking for Mr..
Johnson saying that they going his father shoue
short distance from there. On receiving very pressing
invitation they consented to remain over night and go
with him in the morning to the old gentleman. Mr..
johnson that night slept In bed with his two small
girls; the little boy slept with Colwel and the young
men had bed made upon the floor between the other
beds
During the night Mr. johnson heard one Of his girls
cry out Pa and at tho time received blow
the side of his head He partially stunned and the
next he remembered he running after man who
attempting to escape by the door The man turned
again, and struck at him with some instrument. Mr. j.
followed the fellow for distance without being able
to overtake him. and therefore returned to his house On
entering the where he had been sleeping horrible
sight met his eyes One of the little girls and the Col
well boy lay dead before him. and the other little girl and
boy nsensble from the effect of their injuries The ago
nzed father screamed Murder and called in the neigh
bors. Several came in, and examination, the follow
ing particulars disclosed
The first body examined that of young Colwel He
split entirely open and his brains had all run out
The little boy who lay beside Colwel had been struck
twice in the head by hatchet and another in
the abdomen. One of the little girls slept with her
father had received several wounds in the head and body
from similar instrument. She was dead. The other
girl had cut in the head apparently from slantng
blow from the axe, which had taken off portion of the
scalp The father himself had received two blows the
top of the head and inside Of his hand The
4,
informant left, the boy not expected to
Suspicion rests upon two young fellows who had recently
had some difficulty about gambling operations Mr.
Johnson had abous4o0, and it ssupposed that they
Of It, and took this Of gaining possession Of
it, killing the children that there should be evidence
against them The whole tragedy, learn it, is one
of the most heartless and cod-blooded have ever
known Of and the perpetrators deserve mercy proved
to be guilty.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
MORMON ouTRAeEs.

The following letter has been received from one Of
yeyor general of Utah left in charge Of the Office
when he, for his safety left the Territory last
spring. This statement corroborates the report pub
lshed in the Union several weeks ago, from party
of returned Californians: ~ e."
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

The Evansville Qndiana Journal desires to call atten-
ton to the great want OF female help that exists through
out that section Of the country. 1t says
We assured that fifty one hundred females
could find good homes and liberal wages in families in
this city at the present time. Within week have
published advertisements for female help by persons who
offer good homes for girls and 81 so to 50 so per week
Housekeepers have been here from Caseyve, Hender-
son, Mount Vernon, Greensboro, Rockport, and other
places fifty and sixty miles distant to get domestic
help II is novel occurrence for the people Of Ken
lucky to the river for female help but the
demand from that side is almost great own,
and indicates change in the domestic habits Of the @
gems in the towns of Kentucky"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20

The synod Of North Carolina co. s. Presbyterian will
meet at Charlotte on the 2lst instant.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-20
Hon. HOWELL CoBB,
Secretary of the Treasury.
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

Kansas Surveys. The following approved township
plats have been received at the General Land Office from
the surveyor general of Kansas Territory plat of town
ship O. south of ranges 6, T. TO- H. and H. east Of
the 9th principal meridian