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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
LATE FROM E:fRnrF

The steamer Colombo arrived al South.
ampton Tuesday with China and India mails.
iiet passengers firmly believe that Delhi
has fallen. They state that the Bazaar in-
telhgenee outstrips the Government des-
patches and according to the former, Delhi
had fallen when the Madrad passengers left;
also that an outbreak was fully eypectes! in
Iadrias for the preSileuay.
The European population is under arms.
Sir Colin Campbell's passage through tie
Egypt was continued, with series of ova-
tons. He intends dividing the Indian ar
my into six flying divisions,
The plumber of the Indien treasures is es.
timated at nearly two million pounds.
The basis Of Netherlands project for the
abolition Of slavery in The West Indies, is
to t. save indemnity to the praprietors of 81
600, Geo guilders.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
fgiee es hesrees ia re niehm nd
Market.

Millions Of money hae9 Heon dishuasad IN
Richmond during the pa.t fifteen mout' ief
negroes who have during that teae, COM
manted moro cxorbit5nt prices than ever
before Al! negroes aro si.li for c;.Sh. the
following statement of the rnling rates (anl
which II IS confidently asserted, are iaeiy
to pregail for some time to cone, } is fur
nished b the Richmond Suath:
No ] ncu sell readily for $500 TO ST.
400 something extra, shade higher. No.
! girls from SLIGO to 1890 Geld banjs).
Likely girls (seamstresses) command from,
Sl4o0 to $1,000. Boys, from twelve to fl
teen years of age, $1,000 to 1920 Girls,
from twelve to fifteen years old, 500 to
$1,000 Good blaeksniths, fine size, rang
ing from twenty-five to thirty years old, sell
at $1,000 to $1,000 Carpenters conlmand
the same rates Bricklayers bring from
$loco TO $3.50. All others in proportion.
These prices are for negroes froa Of defects
and sound and healthy, At the present
time however it is safe to say that negroes,
good Or bad, command all they are worth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
The Next Sneaker.

The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond Enquirer, in speaking of the rel
atiye chances of certain distinguished gem
tlemen for the Speakership of the next Con-
gress, mentions the names of Col Orr, Of
s. c., Mr.. Phelps, of Maryland, and John
Letcher, of Virginia The correspondent
adds The only objection to Mr. Letcher
as Speaker is, that he cannot be spared
from the floor, where he holds check rein
upon those who won!d squander the public
money -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Westminster Review.

Contents of July Ne: l. Ancient Po-
litical Economy, 2. English courts ofl.aw,
5. Suicide in Life and Literature. 4. French
Politics, Past and Present, 5. The sonnets
of Shakespeare. 6. Manifest Destiny" OF
the American Union, :. The Testimony Of
the Rocks, 8. Naples and Diplomatic In
terYentiou, 0. The Life of George Steven
son, 10. Contemporary Literature.
Republished by L. Scott Il Co., New
York, at SO year
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Farm Sold.

The farm on which VIM. Hogshead, sen.
resides, in the noighborhood of Jenning'
Gap, IN this county, and which was adyer-
Used IN this paper, was sold at public auc-
ton on Tuesday last at S45 per acre. Ii
was purchased by the heirs and contains
400 acres. We understand that upwards
of $40, 600 worth of property was disposed
Of at this sale at high prices.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
The Russian Eimnira.

The great Empire of Russia, will, in five
years, have completed the tenth century O!
her existence. The event is to be commem-
GRATED by the erection of a monument in the
city Of Novogorod, and preparations are now
being made for the raising of voluntary
contributions in aid Of its erection. These
contributions will be received by the Gov
eminent officials until the yeur 1862, at
which time the Russian Empire will have
existed one thousand years {
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
DUBLIc SALE OF EsrELIsE fun.

j. maze. In obedience to decree OF the Cir
cgit Court of Augusta county, rendered at the No
vember term, 1856, for the purpose Of closing the
partnership heretofore existing between Lorenzo
Shaw and Moses Stricken, and ascertai Ling the
interest Of said Strickler, WILL as comm issioner,
on Friday, the llh Say Of September next, sell
public auction, on the premises TIE TRACT or
LAND living in the county Of Augusta, on which
is situated EsELiSE FuRSicE. now in the possession
Of said Shaw 4 Stricken, lying near the Va Cen,
tral Railroad, aud containing about 94Go Acpes,
well supplied with timber and iron ore. The Fur,
mace is now in good repair and in successful opera
ton situated aboat miles from with good road
10, the Railroad. There are on the premises con-
Portable DWELLINGS, with all necessary Out
lloeses-eserythi ready for any one purchasing
20 go into business.
TERMS;-So much of the purchase money as
will pay the expenses of sale and the costs OF snit
will be required in cash the residue credit Of
one two and three years will be given, the pur-
chaser giving bonds with approved personal seeu
rity. The title, also to the land will be retained
until all the purchase money is paid as ultimate
Guilty D. S. YOUNG Conn.,
August 20, ls57.--tds
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
The CamD Meeting,

We understand that the Camp Meeting
which commenced on Friday of last week
near Mt. Sidney, By the United Brethren,
was not so we'll attended this year as
heretofore. Those meetings seem to be GO
ing out of date in this part of the country.
The rowdyism which infested the meeting
last year, no doubt, kept great many per-
sons away, although there was very little
disorder at this meeting.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
THE SUMNER.

We are now in the high noon Of Sum
mer and season cannot be recollected in
which, in all respects, there was more for a
people to be grateful fer So far We have
escaped any disease Of an epidemic or dead
ly character. Even the cases of cholera,
which have occurred for many past years in
sufficient frequency to keep Us III remem-
branoe of the dreadful seourge, have net
alarmed us this season. The terrible Ii
sease Of the tropics, Yellow Fever, which
1T was almost positively predicted would
visit us has not east It's terrors over US.
Not only in the cities, but over the whole
surface Of the land, state of remarkably
good health seems to prevail The heats
of summer have not beer 50 intense as usual
and to the absence of this eS.cme We mav.
40 doubt, attribute the favorable conGii II
81 the country in regard to s;.luhrity. Sum
mer crops have come for2ard in abundance.
and ii not so cheap as At former peria,,e,
are more accessible to persons of ijinited
means than they have been turing late years.
" / Amer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Funeral Of Gen Rush The Galveston
Herald of the 9th inst, has the following
notice Of the funeral Of the late Senator
Rusk:
In compliance with previous arrang ements
the various societies, companies, city au-
thoritles and citizens Of the place joined in
procession and marched through our prinoi-
pal streets, presenting an imposing and
solemn appearance. The public Offices and
many places of business were draped in
mourning; the ships in the harbor carried
their flags at half mast aud the bells Of the
o ty were tolled. and canheh fred, II honor
ef tho illustrious dead.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Stribling Springs.

Between two and three hundred visitors
have been at this elegant watering place, for
the last month. Mr.. Kinney, the proprie-
tor, and Mr. Woodward, the superintend-
ent, are winning golden opinions for the
manner in which the comfort of their guests
is cared for.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
knAyIi,ie fAnyant;nn.

The following are the resolutions adopted
by the Knoxville Convention
Requesting the General Government to
instruct its diplomatic agents abroad to use
their efforts to procure reduction or repeal
Of the duties on tobacco.
Urging the Government to obtain control
of the Isthmns of Tehaahtepeo.
Calling the attention Of the South to the
Importance OF grape culture, and appoin-
ting committee to procure information up
Oh the subject
Endorsing the resolution Of the Southern
Bishops to build a college.
Appointing committee to enquire into
the propriety of re-opening the slave trade.
And a resolution for the organization Of
a Southern Agricultural and Commercial
Association.
Among the resolutions defeated was one
endorsing Walkers course in Nicaragua :;
one declaring it inexpedient to investigate
the propriety of re-opening the slave trade !;
and one calling National Commercial and
Agricultural Convention at Louisville XIV.
The Convention adjourned to meet IN
Montgomery Ala, in May next.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Mere Vegetables,

Capt. John Goliidoy, presented us on
Thursday last, with mess of the finest and
largest Cucumbers we ever saw. One of
them nearly foot long and ten inches in
circumference Who can beat it F? We will
make room for all such presents. every
thing of the sort we have to buy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Democratic Nomination.

Hon, John B. Weller has received the
nomination of the Democratic party for the
Office of Governor OF California. Strong eff
forts were made to defeat the nomination BY
the Broderick men, but Mr.. Weller was
successful on the first ballot Hon. Z. S.
Stanly, formerly Of \. c. is the K. n can.
didate,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Further Decline i'm Sugar,

The late news from Cuba has caused a
further decline of two cents per pound in
the price of sugar in New York. The crop
in Cuba this year will exceed that Of last
year, while in Louisiana it is estimated the
crop will reach 400, 900 hhls last year it
amounted to - noe hhds
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
DAMAGE by Rain,

We notice in our exchanges that much
damage has been done IN various parts of
the State by the recent heavy rains. In
Buckingham, the farmers have been pre-
vented from threshing out their wheat, and
serious damage has been done to the tobae-
co in that county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

ha'{ Robbery The mail from Eastoa
tor the Wilmington distribution, was robbed
in Queen Anno's county Md. last Saturday
week, and most Of the letters riaed Of their
contents. The mail, which contained pack
ages for Now York, Philadelphia Baltimore,
Washington, Richmond, and other places,
was found in the woods on Tuesday. with a
large amount of checks scattered on the
ground Il said that the carrier was drunk
and ont sohlc twenty miles oA' bis route
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
A Virginia Book,

We have been presented by the author,
Mr. JAMES FIrz, of Albemarle, with copy
of a now publication entitled, Gallery Of
Poetic Pictures, comprising True Portraits.
and Fancy Sketches together with Historic,
Patriotic and Sentimental Poems and NIen-
cries of the Past" 1t is from the press o.
Wynne, Richmond, and is a very neat book
We have given the work cursory exami-
nation and think an hour might be pleas
entiy employed in the perusal of its pages.
For sale at Cowan's Book stere
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
77''7'---------------------------
A FAST YOENG MAN

young man named Adams, who has
been Tor seven or eight years employed as
barkeeper at the Howard Hotel, New York.
has been arrested, charged with embezzline
from his employer, at various times different
SUMS OF money, amounting in the aggregate
to many thousand dollars During the
time mentioned, a large business was done
at the bar, but yet the receipts we're conpar-
atively small Mr.. Lamb, the proprietor,
wondered much at this, but could not bring
himself to believe tina. his bar tender was
playing him false. At length he employ
ed person to remain enc day in the bar
room, and keep a record Of the number Of
glasses sold The result was that discre-
penney of 800 was discovered between the
number of drinks sold and the receipts ac-
counted for. Ex police officer Farley was
then set to watch Adams, and soon ascer-
tanned that he associated with sporting men
and fast women, and that he frequently
spent at houses of ill-resort more than his
months salary that one Of his female IA
vorites had recently purchased the house in
which she lived in Thompson street, and
that there was reason to believe that the
purchase money was obtained from the gay
bartender. Further inquiries were made,
when young man, named Schiller, who
had acted as al accompliee with Adams,
revealed all he knew Of the transaction
Adams was thereupon committed to prison.
The accused party is only % years of age.
lie has been in the employ of Mr.. Lamb
nearly eight years, first serving as bell boy
at public house in Brooklyn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Catch the Sc0,lndrel.

An intelligent and respectable gentleman
of this county handed US the following let
ter for publication, and We deem it proper
to expose such villainy. Doubtless the
name the letter bears is not the real name
of the sconndrel, but ''Box 6SS, Albany,
N. Y" can be watched, and the fellow
stopped in his career of crime:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Mis- Stopped The number of cotton
looms that have been stopped in New Eng
land, IN consequence of the high price Ct
cotton and the low price of goods, is aboei
six thousand, and orders have been given
to stop many more, as fast as the yarn runs
out; We heard, yesterday, of two lalee
mills that will run only TIL the cotton now
in process of manufacture is exhausted
This is the only remedy We talk of tie
short supply Of cotton. The evil is not there.
it is the over supply Of cotton machinery.
The looms now IN operation are not only
too many for the supply Of cotton-they ar.
too many for the demand for cotton god.
at anything like the prices which alone, at
the present cost Of the raw material, can
return a new dollar far an old one. In
England thirty thousand looms have Lcen
stopped, and prices have quickly responded
to this jndicious eustailment of production
Providence Journal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Ifyou would like to make money fast and
easy chance is now offered you to do 50,
seldom to be met with. After spending
many years of my life in experimenting, i
have discovered method by which metals
may be changed to appear so like Gold that
scarcely one in thousand would be likely
to detect it from the genuine article. am
manufacturing it into dollar and twenty
shilling pieces which sell at the rate OF
$50 per hundred. They are so we'll exc
eutod that they may be put into almost any
Bank with safety, from the fact that they
will stand nearly all the tests Of the genu-
inc. Some of my customers dispose Of over
50, 900 of tsen in asingle month Any one
can make foltuae in very short time by
this method, if they wish, with safety. Ii
you wish to give them trial, send me
whatever amount of money you wish, and
for every dollar that you send me, will,
by return mail send you t,oo in my goods
Yours confdentially,
&. L. LAYTON,
Box 6s8, Albany, N. Y
Es- Papers throughout the United States
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
Last Notice.

WlSHING to close up the affairs Of the late firm
" Of White 4 Patton, this is to give notice to
all who are Indebted by Account or Bond, that all
unsettled claims, will be handed to the proper ON
GERS for collection at very early day. trust this
notice will save me this unpleasant alternative.
Aug % last. JNO. T, j. WHITE
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
The Heather.

A few days of the past week we're real
seorchers. On Sunday last the Thermome-
ter stood at "a in the shade, Monday at
90-showers frequent.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Gf- The rowdies Of Philadelphia now
have cast iron knuekles which are lined and
padded on the side next the hand to prevent
injury to themselves. 1t is said one well
directed blow would crush the thickest skull.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Resi9aed.--It is stated by tAe Barbour
Joifersonian, thai on account of an infor-
mality in the return of the poll books for
two or three precincts at the late election
IN that county. DIR. +. Talbot, who recciy-
ed the certificate of election, has rendered
his resignation to the Governor. So there
is to be another race. The time for hold
ing me neat election has not been fixed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Es- Hon. VIM. G. Rives passed through
this place, on Tuesday last. on his way to
the Virgins Springs His stay was at the
American.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Deprcdations by the Indians. -Adyices
from Fort kearney state that party of
nineteen droyers, in charge of upwards Of
l $500 cattle destined to the Utah Expedi-
ton. were attacked when twenty seven
miles above the Fort, on the list INST, by
250 Cheyenne Indians
Al! the cattle and twenty mules ran off.
one of The DroYors was killed and another
severely wounded, None of the Indians
were slain. Colonel Sumner had started in
pursuit Of the Indians.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
NOTICE.

M Y accounts are now drawn off and those in
w dehted are earnestly requested to call and
pay. JNO. Il. j. WHITE.
August %, 1857.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
aaltiOln.

| GAY certain Daniel A. Mohler my bond for
y Sia, dated 18th of August le57, bat in trade of
horses, as the consideration Of the bond has failed
the obhgee having pfacticed deceit OH me, shall
not pay 1t, and torewsrn persons from purch ,sing
IT {. H. HARRIS,
Aucusf 9n 1877 /,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Eli Whitney, the inventor of the Cotton
Gin, which is worth millions year to the
conntry, acquired by it nothing but litiga-
ton and trouble, and died III a debtors
prison. Professor Morse, the inventor of
the Electric Telegraph, received no remu-
neration for it, though it is the most impof-
tant OF Modern Improvements, and of world.
wide adoption
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

Kansas and Slarew.-The Columbia
South Csroliniaa refuses to join in the as.
sault upon Gov, Walker. for his Kansa
policy. 1t candilly admits that the attempt
to make Kansas slave State is failure,
and for the reason that Providence has in
terposed an objection The South, fight
ing for Kansas, twas like fighting against
the winds Of Heaven and the power of the
elements, Climate seems to settle the
question better than the politicians.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

TT Eugene Sue, the distinguished nov
elist, aud Rev. DR.. Dick, the distinguished
author, are both dead.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

C1nse md Effect One Of the hest evil
dentes Of the fine crops, is the fact of our
receiving several new subscribers during,
and since the la6t e:HvtY f'a1r4 lh.raqr.
kolna. L z. \ &.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
800 AGENTS WANTED!
l. HONEST FAD E51 1foi
THIRD DIVISION


I the Gold Region Of Calaeper County. yir.
gha, 70 be divie d a1nolgst IL, 200 subscribers,
on tGe 'th 81 December, 1851. Subscriptions oaiy
te't ao!tors down o. sl5 one halt down the rest
OIL delivery OF he DEED. Eycry subscioeF win
g9t baidng lot or a fstn, raaging in value from
$40 70 a25sooO These Farms aud lots axe sold 50
cheap 10 induce Settlements a sufficient hummer
being reserved, the increase in the value OF which
"lh compensate ior .hs apparent low price now
asked Upwards VI $40 lots are already sold ana
a company OF settierS, called 1.-The Rappahanaock
iioneer Association, is forming aad will soon
commence settlement. Ample security viii be
gwen Tor tue faithful performance OF contracts and
Nearly 80 009 acres of land in different IA Is of
Virginia, low at command, end viii be sold to set
ue's az IRON 81 mp to $500, per acre. Caqaea,oa-
efe '"tef s'ft ~ az eases De girsa Wnod, cutters
19npeis Farmers, De, are roated and 800 A.
GEAle to obtain Subscribers, to whoa The most
hperas Inducements will be given Some A enis
~tite that they are making $40 per month For
i4i pa, eeaiars, Subscriptions, Akencias, &c,
h, 9AG /, Por: Royal, Caroline Co. Ia.
August ", 1857.
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Horkiag Poarers Of tie Presided, A
Washington correspondent Of the Philadei.
phia Press writes:
"As Mr.. Buchanan attends to all impor-
tant matters himself, giving even to details
his personal attention, he will go to hard
work now that he has returned from Bed
ford, Pa. During his long and active life
he has been remarkable for regular habit
of Increasing toll. Even in his retirement
at Wheatlaud, he was close student and
an early riser. During his residence at the
British Court he performed the heaviest du-
ties himself, The number Of letters and pa
pers he writes without the aid of an amanu-
ensis now, is legion. Reading without spec
tacles, and giving to every subject prompt
and careful analysis, he is wonder to his
cabinet, several of whom knew very little
of him till thus thrown into connection with
him. Kissing almost at dawn, and toiling
late, he gives to his high office the conscien-
tious fidelity and patience which have mark
cd his career from the day when, nearly
forty years ago, he took his seat in the ma
tional councils.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

The trial of the counterfeiters recently
arrested in Indiana, is progressing at Rip
ley County in that State Some Of the
scoundrels arrested confessed their guilt,
and told where list Of the gang9thrce
hundred in number--could be procured -
The list was found at the place indicated,
and the ofieers of Ripley, Dearborn, and
adjoining counties are now in pursuit Of
them A great many persons, it is said,
nave been taken with sudden leaving for
Kansas and other new countries
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

1t is said that ia Albany and all the ives.
tern towns, articles Of agreement are being
signed BY business men to the effect that on
and after certain day Spanish coin is only
to be taken IN exchange for property at its
intrinsic valuation. Such coin is bought up
in New York city at from ten to fifteen ps,
cent less than It's nominal value, and is be.
lng passed at the Ncst al that value.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

The Buffalo Republic which rendered
eihcioni service to the Cause OF Fremont du-
ring the last campaign, announces in the is
sue Of Thursday It's return to the democrat.
ie ranks. she New York Times and Buf-
falo Express may also be considered as lost
TO the republican party.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

.rsr II you want glass of good Soda
Mater cal at Link & kidneys
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22

TO ADVERTISERS The vindcator has a
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad
joining counties, and is valuable medium for ad-
certisers. Circulating among business men, it af-
fords great inducements to those who will use its
columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-22
e. DIN r S s.
TIN WARE.

Plain and Painted, Copper and Brass Kettles of
every size, for Apple Butter making, STILLS
manufactured to order and constantly kept IN
hand, ROOFING, SP0CTING, AND REPAIR
lSG done at the shortest nGtice BFP
Al gust -. Is57.-2m
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Es- Papers throughout the United States
are requested 10 copy