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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
The Price of Grain,

The starting intelligence received by the
last European Steamer of a failure of the
Potato crop in Great Britain and France,
with a strong probability that it would cx-
tend to the whole eli Europe, will have a sus-
tanning influence upon the prices of bread
stuffs in this country, and We predict that
the last harvest, abundant as it is with us,
will 60 of the hands Of our farmers at iiv-
ing rates. The Potato disease is said to
exist in a destructive and %virulent form, c.
quail to what it was at the worst period of
the year 1916, just previous to the memo
rable Irish famine. In addition to this
cause, Which must lead TIC a demand for our
grain, there is another, to be found in the
deficiency which is already asccrtaincd to
exist i'll the English grain crop, fine as that
crop is acknowledged to be. This dcfcion-
cy amounts to 5000, 600 of quarters, and
can only be supplied from the United States
from which the largest sectional supply is
always obtained.
Anticipating a scarcity in his country,
the sagacious and wise Louis Napoleon of
the French, has already published a decree
prohibiting any expectation of grain from
France for one year from the first of Sep
tember last. Such a decree will, in all pro-
liability, be issued by other Continental
Rulers, the result Of which will be to in
crease the demand in England for our sup
plies. While we cannot but regret the mel
aneholy cause which creates this demand for
our productions, it is a source of much pride
and pleasure that we are able to supply it,
and in these hard times Of money pressure,
bank failures, and commercial panics, it
furnishes a ray of light to dispel some of
the thick gloom which hangs over us SO por-
tentously.
We refer the reader to an article in ano-
tier part of this paper, taken from the Mark
Lane Express, to shew the basis upon which
this opinion is founded,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
The 0erkShip Of the next House OF
Representatives.

The letler-writers still continue to specu-
late upon the probable chances of the sevo-
raj gentlemen who have been spoken of for
this office. Prominent among those who
have been named is A. D. BANKS. Esq, of
the South Side Democrat. Mr.. BANKS is
well known to us as a gentleman of fine a.
b%ilitics, and has for years done eminent ser
vice in the cause Of our party. lie was &C.
lected at the organization of the last House
as the Democratic candidate fer the Clerk
ship but was overwhelmed by the Black
Republican host. Now that better days
have come to the Democracy and the coun-
try, it is but fair that Mr.. BANKS should be
remembered, and that we "should keep the
word of promise to his hope" If North
ern Speaker shall be selected the Clerk will
undoubtedly be chosen from the South, and
in this event Mr.. BANKS has our hearty
voice.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
Painful Accident.

On Monday evening last, Mr.. j, S. Shan
non, of Lincoln Co., Mo-, who had just ar
rived in Stanton and put up at the Amer
lean Hotel, was accidentally shot in Mr..
Hycr's gunsmith shop, where he had gone
to purchase a pistol. While Mr. Hyer was
engaged in loading the pistol the hammer
slipped from his fingers, discharging the
whole contents of the pistol into the feshy
part of Mr.. shannon's thigh. near the groin.
Mr.. Shannon was Immediately conveyed to
the American where medical attendance was
had, and, we are glad to say, is now doing
well.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
"'Ehc Monetary Crisis"

Under this head the Richmond Wig OF
the 2Sth October, gives a very witty but very
euriously sounding editorial as coming from
it, on the radicalism Of the Democracy. Is
it possible that the quondam leader of the
Know Nothing party-that party whose a.
vowed and principal object was an entire
change in our naturalization laws-that par
ty which leveled its lance at the Constitution
itself, in that clause which declares that no
religious test shall e,er be required as a quail
~iication to any Office or public trust under
the United States-that party which actu-
ally did attack the commandment which re-
quires that we shall do into others as we
would have others do into u.s. In a word,
is it possible that the great high priest of
Know Nothlngism, the most radical party
that this or any other country every saw,
presumes to arraign the Democratic party
for its radicalism. But We suppose the
Wing and its colleagues beginning to feel
the pangs efremorse, wish, like the Pres
byterians III Hidibras, to
Compound for sins that they're inclined to,
BY damning those thef have no mind to-
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
Circuit Court

The Circuit Court for this county, COM
menccd its Fall session, on Monday last,
Judge Thompson, presiding. There was lit
tie or no business before the Grand Jury and
after a session of an hour or two, they were
discharged. The case Of the Commonwealth
Us. Michael Rush, for rape, on the person
of a white girl nearly II years of age was
then called, and the jury impannelled. On
Tuesday the whole testimony was taken and
on Wednesday the case was argued by coun-
sci. Col. Baldwin, for prisoner, and Col.
Hartman, assisted by c. j. Niche, Esq,
for Commonwealth. The argument of Col.
Baldwin was ingenious and calculated to
create doubt in the minds of the jury, if
there had been room for doubt,-but if any
doubts had arisen they we're speedily remov-
ed by the talented and eloquent prosecutor
for the Commonwealth, who, in a most mas
terly manner, ~expounded the law of the case,
and summed up the evidence against the
prisoner, with such clcarness as to riyet con-
yiction on the minds of all present. When
Col. II. had concluded, the jury retired, and
after a few minutes returned with a verdict
of ''gut1ty," fixing the period of servitude
in the p~enitentiary of the abandoned crimi-
nal at SEVENTEEN YEARS!
We are not in the habit Of compliment
ing Augusta Juries, but We must be per-
mitted to say, that in this case, the jury re-
Elected credit on themselves and on the eoun-
ty whose character they represented. Let,
then, no such desperate hope that he will
go "unwhipt of justice, an Augusta jury
will assurcdly vindicatc the majesty of the
law and protect injured innocence by the
punishment of the offender.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
Extension Of the VIRGINIA Wafer Line.

EXtenSioh Oh ne tHf@ini3 wafer Line,
We have been furnished, in advance of
its distribution among the people, with a
copy of a spirited pamphlet written by a
gentleman of Norfolk, and have read it with
much care. The pamphlet is entitled can
Appeal for the speedy completion of the
Water Line of Virginia, and through that
to the Great Central Water Line of the I'm
ion, which will reach from the wharvcs of
Norfolk, far into Kansas, and eventually
to the very base of the Rocky Mountains
The work in review is a remarkable ono,
remarkable for the scope and grandeur Of
Its conceptions--rcmarkable for the force
and vividness of its acknowledgements
bic for the tersencss aud completeness gifts
argument, and remarkable for the effect
which, we think, it must have upon the
minds Of the people of Virginia. Never be-
fore has such an appeal been made, and ne
yer before have the vast of the
State been exhibited in such light as is doue
in this pamphlet of thirty-two pages. TX
President Tyler says to the author of this
work, in a letter of recent date, II have
read it with pleasure and instruction, and
cannot doubt that the results you so wildly
depict, would flow from its completion (the
water line.) When l had the honor of occu-
pying the place of Governor of the State, l
urged the early consummation of this great
work upon the Legislature, recommending
the substitution of locks and dams, on the
James and kanawlla rivers, in place of a
continuous canal along the banks"
This pamphlet is, wo understand, to be
extensively distributed throughout the State,
SO as to awaken attention to subject of the
deepest interest to every lover of the good
old Commonwealth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Henry A. Wise, Governor of Vmginia,
we understand, has written out and forwar-
dcd to the Board of Directors of the Eas-
tern Lunatic Asylum of this city a long list
OF very embarrassing interogatories, as to
matters and things concerning their adj
minlstration," we hope that some important
good will be the result. We will make an
effert to secure a copy of the Governors
letter and post our readers.
Many supposed that we had no cause for
writing structures of the course of the pres
ent board. The letter of the Governor is
appropos and significant. The Board we
understand, arc highly incensed at the cen
duet of Wise, in attempting to pry into
their Pritate a9airs. Well may they be !,
Look out for rceelatioas. = WiHiaasbarg
Guzthe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Mormon Plans Of Defence.-We have
on hand a singular piece Of information res
peetlng a peculiar system Of internal ma
chimes with which the Mormons contcm-
plate defending their valleys against the
advance of the United States troops. five
understand it Alright, it is a kind of land
torpedo but We refrain from particulars
until We can investigate the affair more
thoroughly. Whatever the facts may be of
this extraordinary Mormon scheme, we
shall have it in oar power to lay it before
our readers in a day OF two in an authentic
form.-States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
OFFICE Va. CENTRAL RAILROAD CO..

- NItHMOSB, OctOOeF 10, I6oi.
TNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
l. of the Virginia Central Railroad
Company will be held in the city o! Richmond, ON
The attention of the Stockholders is called to the
two following resolutions, the first of which was a.
dopted at their Annual Meeting in No vembcr, 1854,
and the second at their Annual Meeting in ls56.
Est. Resolved, That no proxy given more than
twelve months before any ensuing meeting of the
Stockholders shall be valid,
I'd. Resolved, That no person shall be competent
to act as a proxy who is not a STAKEHOLDER, except
proxies appointed by the State of Virginia.
J. GARRETT, Treasurer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
Tile Troubles IN Kunsas.-A letter from

The Troubles In Kunsas.-A letter from
Qulndaro, Kansas, Oct. %, says:
An injunction from judge Cato to Gov.
Walker and Stanton, commanding them to
give certificates of election to the members
that were intended to be elected by the
frauds IN johnson county, was served day
before yesterday by deputy sheriff at
STATIONS residence near the old camp, a.
bout two mIes east of Lecompton, Gov.
Walker is staying out there with Stanton,
partly because he is not we'll, and partly
because he is afraid to stay in Lecompton.
Mag. Sherman, who is in command of the
troops that have been quartered near Law
renee, has received orders from the Gov
ernor to remove with his whole command to
Lecompton at once.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
HARD TIMES In TILE HEST.

Great Destitution In Minnesota-Safcrinqs
an the Lumoer District-1 County Euten
Ont by GraSshoppeas-Rents FaHing in
Chicago.
From the Chicago Tribune.
a number of landlords, in view of the
falling off in business of their tenants, and
the financial bearing upon the trading and
producing classes, have voluntarily reduced
their rents, some of them one-third. Va
cant rooms and stores can now be had from
% to so per cent. cheaper than was asked
SIX months ago. One instance came under
observation this week, of. a store room in a
fine block located on South Water street.
being rented for 81, geo, for which the own
er demanded 4 1900 last spring.
[From the Chicago Journal.J
A committee from Stearns county, head
ed by Mr.. Teenvoord, late member of the
Constitutional Convention, were in St. Paul
on the Goth inst, to solicit contributions for
the relief of persons in that county, who are
on the verge of starvation. For the past
two years the crops in Stearns county
have been totally destroyed by the grass
hoppers. There is not a bushel of wheat
or oats in the county, raised within its Dor
ders. Farmers but two years since compar-
altively wealthy, are now suffering from the
want of the necessaries of life. Over two
thousand people it is estimated, will require
aid.
Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune
The mills from Green. Bay to Menominee
were all shut down without one moments
warning, some of the men we're paid off with
notes at sixty and ninety days, others with
due bills. There is not a barrel of pork,
Hour. or anything for the inner man, and
not twenty dollars. in money in the whole
region. Men who are not able to work are
going to Green Bay, leaving their wives and
children here with not three days p~rovis-
ions before Thorn. Jobbers are leaving the
woods for want of pork and flour for their
help.
Another correspondent writes as follows -
Here | am working and managing two
mills for Mr.. H, and my family arc ac-
tually in want of common food and clothing,
and cant get even these.
tFrom the Galena Courier.J
The people of Dubuque have determined
TO resort to the desperate means Of manu-
featuring a home currency in the shape of
notes issued by the Harbor Company, which
are to be received at par by bankers and
business men. This is bold measure, and
may afford temporary relief.
tFrom the Chicago Journal.
There is suffering and a prospective fam
inc among the lumbermen of the Wisconsin
lumber region. We have adyices from there
up to the 10Th, and hundreds of poor men
had been discharged without a moments
warning, and some with neither a cent in
the pocket nor scarcely any food in the
house.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
4 Large Cabbage.

Mr. Wilson of the ID. and d. Institution,
sent us, this week, a cabbage raised in the
Institution Garden, which measured fry
one inches in circumference, and weighed
nineteen pounds If anybody can beat it,
we should like to see the cabbage, and will
take pleasure in eating it, when We get thro'
with the one sent us by Mr.. Wilson, which
will be in the course of a few days.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Vel AnSuefta.-Many of our readers
we'll recolleet that Col. Rosser, on starting
for Kansas, a few weeks since, took with
him a negro man named Henry.
While passing through Evansville, Ohio,
the negro loving geatfy endeavored to- in
duce Henry to- leave his master by glowing
representations of the blessings of freedom.
Henry's reply was %holnely enough, but quito
to the point: "Dis Niger is no SIGH ole fool
az to leave Mas'r Rosscr to %st.rvc, along
with such mean white men and free mig
gers as you all" and he went on his way
with a shrug of contempt for his benevolent
friends.-S. S. DelR0crat.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Coming Domn.-The panic" takes down
the fnery, and many of the fashionables in
Philadelphia are selling out At auction
Friday a magnificent Paper Machic painted
and gilt centre table, which originally cost
$1,000, was knocked down for S115; two
elegant French Mirrors, with frame, hand
somely carved, and which also cost $1,000
brought about the same price: splendid and
elaborate gilt gas chandelier and lights, cost
$500, sold at 500.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Mr.. Edward Young was accidentally shot
and killed near Jackson. Botetouit county.
Va last Saturday week by Mr.. John Link
enhoger. The shot was fred at a mark,
but struck a hickory tree some twelve yards
beyond the target, and CHANGING took effect
in the breast of Mr.. Young, passing through
his heart and killing him instantly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

hl9rattade wo men arrived in Wheel
ing, Va, on Wednesday evening, put up
at the same house. and in due time retired
together. One of them had been kind en-
ough to pay the others passage, and was
otherwise friendly. In the morning, how
ever the one without means arose early,
appropriated the others oyercoat, watch,
and all his money, aud dccampcd for parts
unknown, leaving his obliging friend to be-
moan his ingratitu lie, and spend a day in
q frultless effort to discover and arrest him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Sentenced to the neutrality-suspicious.
der Veal has been found guilty at the Lou
doun county, Va, Circuit Court, of the
murder of Il. S. Saunders, and sentenced
to the penitentiary for eighteen years. lie
is sixty years of age.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
From, Kansas.

New YoRK, Nov. 3.--Adviees from Lee
compton to the 22d say that Walker has
issued another proclamation, rejecting |, 200
votes returned from McGee county, for the
same reason that induced him to reject the
vote of the Oxford precinct. The procla-
nation states that neither in this nor in any
other case has the Governor gone behind
the returns, and diselaims all right to do so,
but rejects the returns because of fatal de-
feets of formality.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

ConaterJsiiag.-We understand from a
reliable source that there is a man in Giles
who has established a branch of the U.
$. mint o n CHS own hook and is carry
ing on quite an extensive and profitable
business, making quarters, ten cent pieces,
&c. lie has bought up all the German sill
YER spoons to be had in that county and
Tazewell, having purchased as many as
eighteen dozen at one store house, and is
rapidly converting them into a circulating
medium" for which he no doubt thinks we
should be thankful, in these hard times.
Our informant stated that he had himself
seen a large number of this spurious coin,
and that it is a very good imitation, but
deficient in weight.
The strangest part of the whole story is,
that though the circumstances are known to
a large number of persons, no one has yet
dared to have him arrested, fearing that
they cannot obtain positive proof and that
when released he will roek his revenge up
on them.- H.ytheriUe Ua) Times.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Hog Choera.-The Alexandria Sentinel
learns by a gentleman from the neighbor-
hood Of Duufries in Prince William county,
that large numbers of hogs are dying there
of the above distemper. One farmer had
lost 81, and two others twelve each. The
vomitings, purgings and cramps which mark
the disease are such as at once suggest the
name by which it is known.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
CYRUS HOLT.
NDT'HCs.

VIM. Townsend, ST., clanccrr suit in
vs.. Circuit Conrt ot
Albert C. Townsend and Others. Highland Go.
TT was decreed in this cause, amongst other
4 things, that the undersigned Shout Withdraw
the Bonds Of the purchasers " a par; of the lands
involved in tits suit, and collect them as tn y fall
due. The first payment is now over dt;s. ihoss
interested are requested to make imme Hate pay
ment or suits will be instituted. The costs aud
charges pf the suii against the plaintiff are direct q
to be paid out Of the contents of the Bonds eeler-.
red to, KEUBEN u. HILL.
Nov. I, 1a57.-2t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
.UsKING

HUSKING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Metal
III ic llusking Thimble Is the only device known
that will protect the fingers from exeofiation ami
the il INJURIES common to Husking C'rn. Ii'esc
Tiimbl'S will enable the operator TO din pa tcli Will,
esse an extra amount Of labor each day sudicicnc
to buy a pair Of these Metallic Thimbles.
Retail price % cents per pair. viii send them
per mail upon receipt of 27 cents IN stamps.
~ Merchants supplied upon reasonable terms.
MICHAEL MoMATiI,
AGENT fer Virginia and North Carolina.
Va Sold ut retail by JAMES BKNrrIE, Staun~
Ton.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
Fine OYSTERS!

Our friend, W, I. MoUNr, has opened an
elegent Oyster Saloon, at his rooms on Main
street, and is nightly serving up those deli
eious bivalves to his customers. They are
served up in the neatest style, and prepared
to suit the taste of the epicurc. Call.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Sic Pairs Of Tpias.-Alcxandcr AL
ley, of ~Bucksport, Me, is the father of
twenty-five childrea, and among them are
six pairs of twins. TLe old gentleman en-
joys excellent health.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Not Bad.-A man who married Miss
Take, after having courted Mss Floyd, was
told by a friend that it was reported that he
was married to Miss Floyd. at was a
Miss Take, | assure YOU he replied.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

SAD BEREAyEM ENT Within the course
of five days three members of the family of
Mr.. John Rice, in Greenviilc, have been
carried off by death--his wife and two
daughters. This is a sad breach in the
family circle.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

The States says a practical joke was a
day or two since played on a family in
Washington city, who, assembled around a
delightful-looking wedding cake that had
been sent them. cut open Il beautiful Germ
ponel Not so bad.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
WOOD WANTED!

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.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Egr The negro boy, killed at the White
Sulphur Springs, last week, by the fall of
the scalfolds of the new building, was one
hired by Mr.. Benjamin Bagby, and not Mr..
Fleming Moon, as was stated.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Counterfeit Hazres ard Quasters.-In
these stringent specie times it is we'll en-
ough to look to the kind of coin offered
The eonntcfseiters are taking advantage of
the position of financial matters, and the
discrediting of nearly all kinds of paper
currency, to operate with their bogus mon
ey. A large quantity of counterfeit halves
and quarters are in circulation in Cincinnati.
The coin is but fairly executed, and may
be readily detected on examination.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Telegraph Feot,-Thurslay messages
were sent from Staunton. Va, to Bristol,
Tenn a distance of l75 miles, without
breaking connection. The message went
over the Richmond and Staunton, and
Lynchburg and Abingdon lines, which have
the same office in this city, and passed over
the largest section ever worked in Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07
TO THE SUBSCRIBERS
To THE NATIONAL iNTELLIGENcEK

There is, perhaps, no class of the bust
ness community which feels more scnsibly
than the Proprietors of the many public
journals the effects Of arrangement of the
currency, and other consequences of the
present money panic, which has perniciously
embarrassed the whole country for several
weeks gone by, and which still continues.
Under a certainty of this fact, we feel that
no one of our readers will take exception to
the general request which we address to all
of them. that every one that knows himself
to be indebted to this Establishment, and is
in circumstances to afford it, will forthwith
remit to US, in notes or drafts on solvent
banks, the amount Of his indebtedness, or so
much as he can conveniently spare.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-11-07

Counterleit on tie Bark IF Tiiryiaio.-
We were shown Saturday a counterfeit $40
note on the Virginia Bank, payable at
Richmond, and dated August 9th, 1852,
class B., No. 1901. The note was very
well executed, the names being written in
a very bold, confident hand, initiating well
the genuine siguatures--the paper, howev-
CT, is very gross. individuals looking out
for ''bankable funds" had better be careful.