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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

On Monday last, as a son Of Mr. Andrew
Rezroad, "a lad about IL years of age) who
resides at Mcdowell, Highland county. was
separating some cattle, a COW which had been
separated from her calf, sprang over the
bars, knocking the little fellow down, and
bruising him SO severely that he died in a
few hours, from the eflusion Of blood. It
is supposed that blood vessel was ruptur-
cd, as the flow Of blood from Inc mouth
poae and cars VAS Yerv great
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Etna Insurance CGmpaHy.

We have been favored by the agent of
this Company, CA. I. KINNEY, Esq. of
staunton, with pamphlet copy showing
its transactions Tor iour years past, The a
mount OF damages paid is very heavy, and
from tho evidence before us has been prompt
ly met. Tho affairs of the Company are in
the most favorable condition, aad en- the 1st
OF January, 1857, the assets on hassa a.
mounted to oTer 81, 300 600.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
The Next House Of Representatives.

The recent election in Virginia seems to
render it about certain that the Democracy
will nave majority in the next House of
Representatives over all other parties -
Their strength will probably exceed one
hu1lfea ana trohty members, while one
bundled and seventeen is d majority in a
full house. in the last Hoslss the Democ-
racy had bit scTenty-six members So far
as elections hare taken place, the result is
as follows
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
TIC .M,lorb of sH;4n-Tbo Paris :,

Tie -Mtoch Of Fashion.--The Paris cor
respondent Of the Boston Traveller says
1.-The doctors have declared that the present
extraordinary invasion of colds, grippes and
and peritonal Inflammation (Which prove un-
usually fatal1 are entirely owing to the bell
petticoats, which expose the whole female
person, tresn the waist down to the feet, to
the weather. ladies after a promenade, re-
turn home shlyering; the crinoline has CIV
en- them chill; aaa the first thing we hear
IS that the family undertaken has been sent
for, Is it not strange that ladies should
never adopt any fashion which is not preiu-
dieial to health Corsets, thin shoes. mi
croseopic bonnots and crinoline have MR.
derod as many persons as Moleeh himself :
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

There is one vacancy in Indiana, one in
Pennsylvania, one in Missouri, and two
from Missouri are Know Nothings
OF the vacancies, twe-those in Penn
sylvania and Missouri-=will certainly be
filled by Democrats, as they occurin strong
Democratic districts There is a chance
for the one in Indiana. The States yet to
elect will stand nearly az follows, according
to the best estimate that can now be made
Of the geeult
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

At'e1nmto FH.-N'c understand tiai m
attempt was made upon tie life Of worthy
citizen Of Rockingham county, few nights
ago. Mr. Henry sle,mnef, residing Iear
eenrad's Store. on Elk Run, was called
from his bed about midnight by noise ut
the door, and upon his going out and asking
who YVES there, was met with loaded ,lis-
t@l, pointed at his breast The midnight
assassin, without uttoIiag word. diseharg-
ed his wearons. the BAH of Which passed
between his clothes and his skin. leaving a
mark, without hgeaAinethe kin Who the
assassin was, or what we're his motives, r.
mains arrotoaid mystery, as Mr. II. is a
harmless, inonensive citizen, and could
hardly be snspeeted in these hard tines.
Of having large amount OF mouey 70 tempt
the avariee of i midnight prowler.- Raek-
inglaH {aeqis,er
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Ia \ preacher named Fisklor in SPRING
field, i'll. was recently tried for obstrueting
the {. S. Mail by tearing up rail from the
railroad in order to throw the cars from the
track, because the train had run over and
killed his COW. lie was fined 81 900. and
is still subject to criminal prosecution.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Trust, s s ale.

pY virtue Of deed executed to me BY Howard
ID Grove, shall proceed IN stanton on satp-
day TIE 25t day n Juty meet. to sell at public gate
to tie highest bidder, House aud Lot in said Town
Joining the property of Lewis NJ Peace and Ma
thias Schnitt the lott accessible and productive
and the dwelling house very eemfof tab!e il is loea-
ted in New Town,
TERMs.-one fourth down, remainder in equal
instalments at one and twelve mouths the pureias-
er to give bond and security and title to be retain
ed. Title believed to be good, but will convey
such only rs is vested in me. Sale al IN.
NICHOLAS X. TROUT, Conn.,
June u, is57.-tds.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

8g~ 4 writer ia the Boston Advertiser
says, that within the space Of eleven days,
he has travelled nearly 5000 miles-yisited
fifteen of the largest Northern cities in ten
different States and Canada West, without
the occurrence OF a single accident to any
vehicle in which he vas conveyed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

-f'Tested far Rodtiag the laa.-Pofers-
burg. .leae ~ Charles Gowlan, Clerk in
the Post Office here, was arrested to day on
tho charge of having enlbezzlea over five
thousand dollars from the mails. He was
detected to-day and about twenty-five hum
bred dollars recovered The discovery was
made BY the Agent Of the Post Office De-
partment, ] l.. Mcguire by placing bogus
money in several packages directed to VIII
mington, \, G., which packages, on exam
ming the mail baes on their way, we're
found to be missing Between Petersburg and
Weldon. On the agents return to Peters
burg, the young man was arrested. lie
has since acknowledged his guilt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

19- TaE Know Nothing Platform, pro-
mulgated By the recent Louisville Conven-
ton, recognizes the existence of SUI
preme Being. which the Frankfort Woman
considers very magnanimous, particularly
So as the recognition IS net IN the alishteet
degree eeciproealcd
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Circuit fOIrt.

, After term Of .tree weeks, IN which
much business was disposed Of, the Great
Court adjourned on Saturday last. We un-
derstand that his Honor, Judge Thompson,
intends holding special term, commencing
on. the 18th July, for the trial of chaneery
causes. No juorors or witnesses need be in
attendance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

TIE G,ops.--A correspondents Of the
Alexandria Gazette, having reached starn-
ton, Virginia, says.
The crops Of wheat from Alexandria to
Gordonsville, with the exception of solae
fields about the Rapidan River, are very
indifierent-some fields not worth cutting:
but about the Rapidan there is some yery
fine wheat Al5omarle county will make
the largest crop Of wheat she has made for
number Of years-it does one good to look
at 1t. IS an instance. [ viii state. ti.st u
gentleman on the Kivanna has a field Of
50 acres, and it is put down by the farmers
of tho country at 40 bushels per acre. The
crops on Ivy Greek are also very fine. Al
bemarle will produce this year more wheat
from all l can learn, than any county in the
State, in proportion to the quantity soyed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

The Paper Business IN America. There
are $50 paper mills in the United States, in
which are 5000 engines, making 800, 600
pounds a day, or 30, 900, 900 year; g.
600 tons Of straw fer wrapping paper and
pasteboards are used and the average an
nual importation of rags is 10000 tons 1t
is estimated that one and half pound of
rags are required to make pound of pa
per, and the ostof labor is one aud qtar-
ter cent for each pound of paper. The con-
sumption of paper in this country equals
that of both England and France
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Esss Tie nambef Of churches belonging
the various christian denominations in Phil
adelpaia amounts to :.53. whilst about TWEEN
y more are III process Of erection; Of these
the slafsists have 9i-the Presbyterian fl
the Methodist Episcopal i3-Gaiholie q.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Death Of Tyre Maupia, ESQ,

We regret to learn that Tyre MAupIN,
Esq, Editor of the Martinsbny Anaeriican.
died in that town, on Sunday last, after an
illness Of several weeks Mr. NJ, has at
different times been Editor Of several jour-
nails in Virginia and was q talented and
vigorous writer. Ills ago was about sixty
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Hint,

We heard two or three gentlemen remark
day or two ago, that they would be will
ing to Contribute something towards raising
a sum sufficient to defray the expense of
painting the cupe'a oftIfe Methodist Ghareb,
aow needing r.ralr, and they requested Us
to make note efi' The gentlemen are in
no WAY connected with that church.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

4 MOVEMENT IN THE RiGHT DiREoTIoS. -
Some of the principal consumers of Molas-
ses in Boston are contemplating discontin-
uance of the use of the article until the
price is reduced to more reasonable rate.
The price of sugar could be reduced in the
same way-~use less of it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Hsettag Of Pd5{adeiptia Tated6fs. I'm
adjourned tdeetne Of tie beef and mutton
butchers Of Philadelphia was held on Thurs
day evening, the 18th inst for the purpose
Of making general nominations Of delegates
to attend convention q butchers. which it
IS proposed to held in the city Of Baltimore,
during the month Of September. The chair
vas occupied by Mr. Adam Gross, after
which a number ef seatlemeu were placed
IN nomination for delegates to the Baltimore
convention, and 8 committee appointed to
wait npon them and ascertain If they would
serve. The Inquirer says:
We learn from Mr.. Lowry. WHO has Teen
in correspondence with the principal butch
ers in the aisea of Baltimore, New Narlf,
eincinpatti and Boston. the results Of his
correspondence. From NEST Of these letters
it was made evident that the butchers of
those cities are ready ftr general conyen-
ton, the object of which shall be to adopt
means by which the enormous price now as'ss-
ed for cattle may be considerably reduced.
The example of the butchers Of the city of
baltimore IA forming themselves into pro-
tectye association and employing a eolnpe-
tent agent to purchase all their cattle from
The droyers and grsziers, and thus save the
profits realized ty Tie spectators, has eer-
tainly had tie ef4qet Of roasng he oaselera
IF other cities-who are 10; only forced 10
make their purchases from tie middle men,
Dat also topay full price for stuffed cattle
to a knowledge Of what is right and just be-
tween buyers and sellers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
AO6 ACRES.

with good supply of timber well distributed. and
havi.g most valuable watered Meadow II is
wen adapted to the production of Grain, Tobacco
ana Gralhg, Well watered and most of the Fencing
Is OF the best 'post and rail The builings are Of
the best quality aud very conveniently arranged,
sc.
farther description is useless, as persons wish
ing to buy will examine for themselves; hut if a
beautiful situation, good society, with many other
advantages are desirable, none better can be found
III the County. Call and see for your selves
= WM, MeG0Rki.E.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
FINE PROSPECTS OF CROPS.

l4NJI iNOGl HI - vi 0IAoI -.
The editor of the Cleveland Herald says
During trip, oa' twelve hundred miles
through the West. the eye everywhere rest
cd on
''Sweet fields arraycd in living green
In Southern Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
Central Missouri corn, though two weeks
later than usual, presented its long rows of
emerald, thrifty and shooting upward with
rapidly almost pcrceptiblo as the cultiva-
tor turned the mellow furrow So of pota-
toes, of which great breadth has every
where been planted Wheat generally was
luxnriant, and beginning to head The
crop promises we'll So of grass and fruits
Barley and Rye headed out, and top-heavy
In Central Illinois, Indiana and Ohio all
kinds of crops are some weeks later, but
equally promising Northern Ohio also
gives ample promise. The past two weeks
have wrought wondrous changes. The rains
have been seasonablc and heavy High
prices and scarcity have set the farmers to
work with moro than usual diligence, and
more ground is in cultivation all over the
country than eyer bcfore-The indications
are that the potato-ields are more than
doubled in acres. The rot las disappeared. .
aud high prices for year or TIVE past have
made this crop a most profitable one in see
tons where the yield his been fair.
II present appearances are . type of the
fltJtre there viii be ne lack Of food for
uan o. beast the coming year.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Futures IN Basiaess. There we're 81,
sac failures in the United States last year.
The debts are estimated 10 have been more
than 500 900, 600 and the loss to creditors
more than $40, 600 00.-Eaehanqe.
How many law suits, how much ill-fecl-
ing, and how much suffering was oecasioned
thereby. And all If Ibis comes af tie credit
system -- IisDYf.h
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

There are seseral very valuable Farms
advertised fer sale in this paper See also
the advertisements of Mr. J T. ]. White,
\. S. Lara. and others.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
THE FIRST LOCOMOTIVE.

The New York Evening Post, in an aa-
count of the FIRST steamboat Oh the Ohio.
which was thought by some of the good
people to be the comet fallen into the river,
gives the following anecdote:
As a counterpart of this steamboat comet
story We remember enc that was told about
the people ola certain village. who ASSEM-
bled to see the first locomotive pass on tie
rails. Not one of them had the slightest
idea what sort of an animal it was, and they
were busy with all kinds Of eonjectures -
\ smoking and roaring monster was seen
in the distance with M uuaeeountably long
tail behind it, Nobody supposed this 10 be
u travelling invention, ard as It approached
the good people were confounded and des-
peratelY puzzled. Fortunately. there was
II John PoaserSs in the village, and he
was called 70 explain i Joha wiped his
glssses, and locked oser ais nose with Il
profound, all knowing gaze After due SO.
e0hn y said he. eyes, That's it
at last, gentlemen that is the thing that
has kept the Congress Of these United States
in such HI Of a sqaabble, for tie Iass
three months That Is tse tertf.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

IN Louisville, on the ! 81, inst, Joshua
J. Aal.itt. 5sdemoerst) was elected appellate
Judge oycr his X. y. opponent This is a
good sign in that bloody city.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Coafssioa Of -Naracr.-Thc chalottes-
vile 6&a Advocate has the following in
relation 10 the crimes Of Randall:
Since -tbe hanging Of Jeff. Randall hy
the Port Republic mob, his wife and daugh-
ter have confessed to knowledge Of many
crimes which he perpetrated, including ar
son, rape, robbery and murder. They 81
50 implicate some of the Shi1ietts. who. the Y
say, aided Randall in some of his burnings
and iuhberies. The oaiy. case If murder 70
which they have confessed any satisfactory
knowledge, was that of an old woman who
lived upon the Shenandoah river, and has
been missing for several years. This old
lady had son in California who forwarded
her some money directed to the care of Gen
Lewis. The money was paid over to the
sidew Randall heard Of it, met the old
woman, murdered her for the gold, and
brought the corpse to his own house, where
he buried it in the ground beneath the
floor Of lis own room.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
sls soLuTiI'in,fs3

ryNHE eopartnefship heretofore existing uHaer ti.e
Il style and firm 81 Boil, Lara s C4.. y this dls
dissolved by maael consent, Sire aeilities nj TIC
concern will De settleGSy e. S. lara, aud all
amounts due said concern eiIi Pc paid to him. The
hope continuance Of the same to \. s Lara, who
viii conduct he business IN future al the same
place. WM. u. BEils
A. :. LARA.
Il. G00DL0E
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

Hi Storm IN IEfsdiag'oa. Il he Wash
ihgton correspondent Of the Baltimore
American, writing on Sunday. says:
A hail storm. Of extraordinary severity,
occurred here this afternoon. The windows
on the west ard aorth fronts, Of buildings
throughout the city, were very generally
broken, Almost every street lamp VIA
shigesrai AID every pane II glass looking,
sliywa7a. sha.ed the same fate. The con-
servatofies in the botanical gardens are
greatly damaged. and the galleries If art e
Nessts, cereofan, siasuhe, ard others are
seriously injured. In the roofs Of the d.
pots, MT a pane Of glass IS left unhroken.-
The brute creation suffered greatly and IN
some instances persons we're injured. L Is
impossible that any grain or ftait within the
area of the storm could have escaped des.
iruation. The hailstoaes wera # annsnal
size, and came to the earth in large masses,
and with great violence.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

The communication from the Secretary Of
the Vigilance Committee at Port Republic,
came to hand toe late for insertion in this
paper It stall be attended to.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
PUBLIC SALE GF
E.f5SsR9 sT.sskl .A.E.GEs6ssS:

IN PURSUANCE ola decree of the Circuit Court
a 9t AUGUSTA county, rcut Tered AT he iuna taf51,
ls9t. The undersigned as commissioner, viii sell
public sale, on the premises ga
T0ESDA Z AUGUST Is. 5857,
one Of the most valuable Tracts II Lad IL The eaaa-
u of AneI-sta. Containing MIMI
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

rE'IIE undersigned thankful for past farors to tie
Il firm of Boil Lara Il Co., respectfully informs
his friends anu customers that he will continue hus-
mess at the old stand and hopes by strict attention
and lair dealing te merit g. continuance Of patron
age. - ). lara,
June 81, 1857
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Ei>llcl, sols as.

This eminent divine viii admin ister the
rite Of confirmation in the Protestant Epis
eepal Church il this place, on Sunday next,
tie o9ih inst
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Commissioners Sale

on pFtY .. ppncoNr nTon,r
" 1I4h Il o. 1Lt.oONAL GhOpERI1
DURsUANT to decree of the Circuit Court %
augusta county, rendered at the June term
ioot' l VIII proceed 10 sell at public auction
WEDAE,SDAT A TfyTST 10 1887
II y, ;, 49,
"a .He pfemises' tie hoc3 willow farm belonging
10 lne estate Of james a. cochran, decd.
nls farm mes on the Jennings Gap road about
-i'es AO' rs VI e.a"u.on, II contains ABOUT
QUO ,Es ES rs.
This land Is in high state of cultivation. and Is
well set in grass
The Improvements are of the finest order, con
'As - ,,
NReFGA2:sAt NkafE.
with two psir Of bsrrs and one chopner atso =
- -, a.3,
= y w NJ J. l.,
all Of which have been lately tbareagl,I4 +eregrol
This Is one of the best Mill stands "a no yalla f
Virginia easy Of access and in tha yniast Of - -
the m ost teusely POPULATED and nrosoaro,,s ~,
growing communities in the ra,,,nan.roai4I ~
The DWELLING HOUSE 8 nns
of the most commodioos eleeentl4 o-ex@esrs9sz&
finished and Commemorative aFrang $50 80
ed houses in the County. wifi ali SsasM 4 TM.
necessary out houses of the he.t 60 -
quality There are also several Other ~ ~ fn~fsLi,
This tract is divided into three parcels tba Min
with rs acres of land tract of 2os acres and on.
of POP acres II will be sold e;fber ~ a .hnI ~.
in two or three parcels. to suit purebasers
At The same time and place will sell tract of
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Valuable Farm Fer =. lie.

WITH view to a change Of business, l ofl.r fol-
w sale the farm on which reside, situated
about a half mile from the North River Canal
and about three miles cast of Licking ton. # eon,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
tati .iaat Enqair er.

Saasedfag Worth Kao,giag.-The New
Orleans Crescent adgerting to the poisonous
adulteratians Of liquor, nowadays, sensibly
concludes
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

HHEAP BAREGEs AND TISSUES. have a.
" large lot of these goods worth from 81 to 62l4
cents, which will close out al 25 cents per yard
nice goods for summer. Terms Cash
JN0. L. j WHITE.
June Is. 1857.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Very E4alese.

r HAVE received by express material addition to
Il my stock in Lawns Brilliantes Printed Jaeo-
nets Swiss Muslins Hand eme Work Collars. aud
Under Sleeves, Ribbons Cambie cages and inser-
lngs; SWISS do, LINN Packet IIanlIerchiefs from
Ga cents and upwards. Cotton HanterelYiets FROM
Sd to all the better SORTS ALSO 30 pieces New Style
Galieoes, &c, dc. For sale Yerv low for cash.
j. Fl. j. WHITE.
June 81, JS57
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

TO ADVERTISERS The yindicator has a
large and increasing Circulation in this and the ad
Joining counties, and is valuable medium fer nd :
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af
fords great inducements to those who will use its
columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

nNE Case Umbrellas and Parasos, embracing
~ all the sorts in use from one of the best Manu-,
factories, Tor sale very low for cash.
~ JNo. +. j. WHITE.
June q, 1851.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
weaver Reeds.
Umbrellas.

WEAVERs can be supplied with this article in.
w great variety at JAo T.. WHITE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27
Crooks, bars, 4 4.

200 GRlMMs Prime Crooks, also Stene Milk
oOO Pans, Jars, Joes, Pitcher and sIans
Charms for sale low JAo. T. j. MITE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

As the Magistrates sse summoned lei
every one ofthem mako ii a point to attend.
and let the people of the county see how
they will act on This important question.
whether they will leave this barthen 70 rest
on those who agreed to bear it, or throw it
on innocent men who never hound them.
selves to be responsible for the doipgs of
the Sheriff.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-06-27

in good state Of cultiyation most of thc cleared
land is nov well set in grass. This farm is conve-
nient to Churches Mills and Stores and within two
and half miles OF the Virginia Central Railroad.
it can be conveniently divided into Two or more
tracts.
will also sell a tract Of