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Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

Tom CoRw1N's W1r.-Tom Corwin, of
Ohio, has probably the faculty Of making a
keen retort in manner as sudden and cut
ting as any man now in public life. and as
they are uttered in a manner SO pleasant,
that it is not easy for man to take offence
at them. We remember two or three cases
that have never been in print.
In 1849 Geo. Lippard, flippant novelist
and somewhat egotistical imi.ator, who spor-
ted long curls and Byron collar, was intro
duced to Mr.. Corwin, and as he shook his
hand he said
Mr.. Corwin, am very glad to make
your acquaintance, for I have great respect
for you, although I did BLACKBOARD you
once.
''You blackguarded me p
eyes. about your Mexican war speech. !"
''Well, said Mr.. Corwin, pursuing up his
mouth. I thought you looked like black
guard"
Judge Lane, of Alabama, called and
spent pleasant hour with him, and, as he
was leaving, said
''Come down and see us, Mr.. Corwin; see
our negroes. and see how they i've"
"Thank you, thank you. Judge I have
been many years in Washington, and this is
the first time | have been invited to 90 and
visit my relations"
TO appreciate this. one must see how
gerry lack Black Tom is.
In one Of his political tours through Ohio
with Tom Ewing, he was invited to the
house Of q private citizen, in town where
meeting was held, whose daughter presi-
ded at the table. Surprising as she was
talking to great men she must use big words
she asked the old Mr. Ewing if he would
take the condiments" in his tea. With a
slow and sedate opening of his eyes at the
word, the "Old Salt Boiler" replied. ''if
you please, Miss" On asking the same
question of Mr.. Corwin, he replied with a
graphic smile Pepper and salt, if you
please, Miss, but no mustard" TIE young
lady refused to marry man who voted for
Mr.. Corwin.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

PUNCH ON THE ARM1srIcE. Punch has
his picture and ''say" about current events.
The large picture entitled '.The Armistice"
is a fearful caricature Of Louis Napoleon
and the Emperor Francis Joseph represen-
ted as in a ck-pit, each holding his bird. :"
The eagle Of France is a fierce looking cock
ready and anxious. apparently, to Ego in. :"
While that Of Austria is somewhat used up.
OF its two heads one is bent and dead, but
the other shows fight, though the imperial
handler looks chop-fallen. The Emperor
Nap, says:-"Well Brother, haven't they
had almost enough Of this"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

THE VIRGINIA OYSTER "FUNDUM." WIN
H. Parker. Esq, the chief inspector under
the inspection law Of Virginia, has just
made az interesting report to Gov. Wise,
showing that between the LIST Of October,
1858, and the Both Of June, 1859. there
were exported from that State 2.301,719
bushels Of oysters These were taken from
the waters of York river Rappahannock,
Potomac and Hampton Roads. there being
no inspection at other points. The report
is made with the view Of furnishing the
next Legislature with reliable data for the
discussion Of the proposed tax on oysters.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12
Ssletteb Yostrp.


Is it any body's business
If'a gentlemen should choose,
To wait upon lady
1fthst lady don't refuse
Or, to speak a little palmer,
That my meaning all may know,
IL it any body business
If lady has beau
Is it any body's business
When that gentleman does call;
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if he leaves at all?
Or is it necessary
That the curtain should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside lockers on?
If person on the side walk,
Whether great or whether small,
ls it any body's business
When that person means to call =?
Or, fyou see person,
she's FALLING anywhere,
Is it any OF your business
What his business may be there7
Is it any body's business,
But the ladies if her beau
Rides out with other ladies,
And doesn't let her know?
Is it any body's business,
But the gentleman's If she
Accept another escort
When he doesn't chose to be?
The substance of my query,
Simply stated, would be this
Is it any body's business
What another's business isl
fit is, or, lift isn't,
We should really like to know,
For I'm certain, if it isn't,
There are some who m IKE it So
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

ABOUT EYEs.-A noted writed says that
woman with hazel eye never elopes from
her husband, never chats scandal. never
sacrifices her husbands comfort for her own
never finds fault, never takes too much or
too little, is always an entertaining, agreea-
BILE and lovely creature, "We never knew"
says brother editor, "but one interesting
and unamiable woman with hazel eye, and
she had nose which looked, as the Yankee
says, like the little end Of nothing whitfield
to point?'' The grey is the sign of shrewd-
ness and talent. Great thinkers and cap
tains have it. In woman it indicates bet
better head than heart. The dark halle is
as noble in significance as in beauty. The
black eye, take care Look out for the wife
with black eye! Such can be seen al
most daily at the Police office, generally with
a complaint against the husband for assault
and battery.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

RETURN OF Fue1r1vEs. few days ago
sixteen fugitive slaves, who year or two a.
go escaped from Kentucky and reached
Canada, passed through Cleveland, on their
way back to slavery. They had became
disgnsted with Canadian freedom The
Cleveland Democrat says; q
.'Old Aunty," venerable negress. whose
black and shining face stood out in strong
contrast with her hair white as the driven
snow-took occasion to "spress her mind'
in regard to Canada. 'Dey kin all talk a.
bout dar freedom over dar," (pointing with
a cane-brake finger across the blue water
in the direction marked by the Unions
wake, "but Ia a heep levyer stay with we
dem down in Old Kentucky" The entire
party took the train for Cincinnati, happy
in the thought that they were 6 DING home.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

EF A Lawer, who was sometimes for
getful, having been engaged to plead the
cause Of an offender, began by saying, II
know the prisoner at the bar, and he bears
the character of being consummate and
most impudcnt scoundrelv Here somebody
whispered to him that the prisoner was his
client. when he Immediately continued But
what great and good man ever lived, who
was not illuminated by many Of his cotem.
poraries p
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

RYAN old negro explained his unfor-
tunata condition thus: ''You see, sar, it
was in dis way, as far as can remember.
Fust my fadder died, and den my mudder
married again. and then my mudde died.
and my fadder married again, and somehow
! doesn't seem to had no parents at oil. nor
no home, nor no muffin"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

A MONSTER SHARK. Halifax IN.
ST. Journal says that q shark measuring
thirty feet in length. became entangled in
the nets Of a fisherman. near that place
some days since. and was killed with .
scythe. The liver Of this monster filed
two punchsons.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

Mems lives should be like the days.
more beautiful in the evening, or like the
seasons, glow with promise. and the au-
tumn rich with golden sheaves, where good
words and deeds have ripeued On the field.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

STAMPEDE OF SLAvEs.-Quantico, the
Washington Correspondent Of the Alexan-
dria Sentinel writes: There was stam-
pede from this city on Saturday night
From the number it is likely they have
made their escape in some northern vessel.
Thcre are men here suspected of being reg
ularly engaged in the business of stealing
negroes but it seems impossible to detect
them, SO well arranged are their plans. -
Heavy rewards are offered by the owners
Tor the recovery Of their property.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12
professional CurOs.

ssoIUT ITO M:
vTvHE LAW-PARTNERSHIP Of Niche, skinner
i & Niche. terminated ON the Let OF Jsly oy
Limitation. Thomas j., and John G. Niche VIII
continue to practice in pa tnershp all the Courts
Of Augusta Co., under the style of NICHE
NICHE. THOMAS j. NICHE,
JAS. II. SKINNER,
JOHN G. NICHE.
StAunton, July Is, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

The IDEAL WoMAN.-The true woman,
for whose ambition husbands love and her
children's alteration are sufficient, who ap
plies her military instincts to the discipline
Of her household, and whose Legislatures ex-
ercise themselves in making laws for her
nurse; whose intellect has field enough for
her communion with her husband. and whose
heart asks no other honors than his love and
admiration a woman who does not think it
a weakness to attend to her toilet, and who
does not disdain to be beautiful; who be-
lieves in the virtue Of glossy hair and well
fitting gowns, and who eschews-rents and
raveled edges, slipshod shoes and audacious
makeups; woman who speaks low and does
not speak much !; who is patient and gentle,
and intellectual and Industrious; who loves
more than she reasons, and yet does not love
blindly who never scolds and never argues
but adjusts with smile; such woman is
the wife we have all dreamed Of once in our
lives, and is the mother we still worship in
the backward distance ofthe past.-Charles
Dickens.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

ntaa ". sHsFFEY. 4 JAS. 8UNaARDSER, il
LAW NOTICE..
EYSHE undersigned hare formed a partnership in
i the Practice of Law, in the various C"lurts
ali business con fident to their care. Especial at
tsutfon paid to the Collection of Claims.
HuGH W. SHEFFEY will practice in the Courts
Of Highland. Bath aud Rockbridge. and in the
Court Of Appealx HUGH ". SHEFFEY,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.
Stanton, Jan. Is, 1859.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12
o. he Uinditator.


TERMS:-rke - VTNDICA TOR" u publishsa
erery Friday morning, Main st., tro doors
tse;c B. Crcwfords Corner at Tro Dollars and Fsf-
~ Cents. which may be discharged BY the payment Of
Eco Dsllurs in Advance.
ADVER TiSEMENTSof ten lines, Cor less, sn-
srted three times one doar, and t,ccnty
,,r ecck Observation-Disclosures. Larger aduertise-
ssewt, ;nserted in the same proportion.
A liberal discount made to those who advertise by
che year. ;, 80
Be n .srted FOR on year for S. O06 $780,
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

BEAUTIFUL ALLEGoRY. Crittenden
was engaged in defending man who had
been indicted for a capital offence. After
an elaborate and powerful defence, he closed
his effort by the following striking and beau
tiful allegory:
ssWhen God in his eternal counsel con-
ceived the thought Of mans creation, he cal
led to him the three ministers who wait con-
stantly upon the throne-Justice, Truth,
and Mercy, and thus addressed them:
''Shall we make man - Then said Jus
tice. 20, God, make him not, for he will
trample upon thy laws" Truth made an
swer also, 20. God, make him not, for he
will pollute thy sanctuaries'', But Mercy,
dropping upon her knees, and looking up
through her tears, exclaimed, 20, God.
make him-I will watch over him with my
care through all the dark paths which he
may have to tread" Then God made man.
and said to him, 20, man, thou art the
child Of Mercy; go deal with thy brother "
The jury, when he finished, were drowned
in tears, and against evidence, and what
must have been their own convictions,
brought in verdict Of not guilty.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

FATE OF THE APOSTLES Mathew is sup
posed to have suffered martydom or was
slain with the sword at the city Of Ethiopia.
Mark was dragged through the city Of
Alexandra in Egypt. till he expired.
Luke was hanged upon an olive tree in
Greece.
John was put in a caldron Of boiling oil
in Rome, but escaped death. He after
wards died natural death at Ephesus in
Asia.
James the great was beheaded at Jerusa-
lem.
James the less was thrown from pima
Gle or wing of the temple, and then beaten
to death with fullers club.
Philip was hanged up against pillar, at
Metropolis, city Of Phrygia.
Bartholomew was fayed alive by the com.
mand Of a barbarous king.
Andrew was bound to cross, where he
preached till he expired.
Thomas was run through the body with a
lance at Commanded, in the East Indies.
Jude was shot to death with arrows.
Simon was crucifed in Persia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12

All advertising for a less tive than three mouths,
sM Be charged for at the usual rates-Sl 90 per
square for the frstthree inserons aud ttcenty fce
cents for each subsequent issne-
Tke above rates niU be sfrictly adheredto. The
circulation Of the VINDFCA TOR, is one of the lar
gest the State. and Aeaee onsc the best adrerts
sng mediums.
~ JOE WORK, Of al descriptions promptly
attended to.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12
JAMES ct. SKINNER,
ATTORNEY AT L AW,
&T.RT.N TO.E H4..

PRACTICES in all the courts of Augusta, Rock
i ingham and Highland Counties.
OxrIcr first door, in the Brick Row in front OF
xhe Court House.
Staunton, July Is, lss9-em.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-08-12
Won. BASED UPON THE CONSTITUTION


RANDOLPH AMONG THE Bofs-A CORES.
pondent Of the Central Presbyterian fur.
nishes some "reminiscences Of his school days
more than fifty years ago. The celebrated
John Randolph, then at the zenith Of his
power as leading member Of Congress,
had three wards (nephews) at the school,
Chat Of Rev. Drury Lacy, Prince Edward
county, Va.,) and used to be frequent
visitor. The writer says:
It was Mr.. Lacy's custom to hear his
boys rccite their Latin and Greek grammar
lessons before breakfast, and have known
Mr.. Randolph, more than once, to come
from Bizarre, (two miles, and enter the
school-house by sun-up. At o'clock the
school was formally opened, when all Of the
boys read verses about in the Bible, until
the chapter or portion was finished. Mr..
Randolph always seemed highly pleased
with this exercise, read his verse in turn
and, with Mr.. Lacy, would sometimes ask
questions. On one occasion, whilst read
ing one Of the books Of the Pentateuch, he
stopped lad with the question:
"Tom Miller, can you tell me who was
Moses father p
''Jethro, sir" was the prompt answer.
"Why, you little dog, Jethro was his
father-in-law."
Then putting the question to four or five
others by name, not one of whom could an
swer, he berated them soundly for their
carelessness and inattention in reading, say
ing: 'When you were reading last week,
William Cook read the verse containing the
name Of Moses father, and have you all
forgotten it alreadv?'
Just then a young man caught the name
and, unable to repeat the verse Of the Bible
repeated part Of a line from Milton
''The potent rod of Abrams son." etc.
"Ah,' said Mr.. Randolph, THAT is the
way you learn your Bible get it out Of 9th.
er books what little you know Of it"-and
with an exceedingly solemn manner and
tone, added, ..and 50 It is with US all-and
terrible proof Of our deep depravity it is
that we relish, and remember anything bet
ter than the good book"
The very utterance, simple as it was fill
red every one with awe, and made him fee
guilty. whilst at the same time it impaired
reverence for the Bible which was never
felt before, and which from one mind, a
least, never will be effaced. Mr.. Randolph
was SO pleased, however, with the younl
man who quoted from his favorite author
that in short time-as soon, perhaps, a
he could get it from Richmond-he presen
ted him with beautiful copy Of Milton
Paradise Lost, with suitable inscription il
his own elegant hand writing.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03

aWAsHINGToN, March a. 1lousE On mo-
tion OF Mr.. Phillips the House suspended
the rules and passed the Senate's resolution
authorizing the President by and with the
consent of the Senate to confer Oh Commo-
dore Stewart the commission Of Senior Flag
Officer of the navy on the actual list in re-
cognition Of his distinguished and meritori.
Gus services
The House added on the Senate's amena
ment to the army hill which was previously
considered in the committee OF the whole,
and concurred in, among Others 500, 900
for a military road from Fort Benton TO
Walla Walla: $4,000 for repairs and ma
ch'nery. and $4,000 for similar purposes at
Harper's Ferry; among the amendments to
pay Massachusetts $227 900 balance due on
account Of the war Of lsl2-by yeas Ito !;
Nays 23
SExArE.-Mr Seward explained that if he
had been been present at the vote on the
navy bill, he should have voted against Mr..
Hsmmond's amendment to increase appro-
priation for navy yards and elsewhere.
Mr.. Thompson Of Ky. presented creden-
tisls Of Lazarus A. Powell az his successor
Mr.. Hunter called up the miscellaneous
appropriation bill
WASHINGTON. March l.-SESATE. - Mr..
Wilson's amendment was lost by ayes l9
nays 50.
Mr.Stewart moved to amend that the But
terfield contract be reduced to weekly SER
vice and the pay to be $45C ,oO5 instead of
$500 900 agreed to.
Mr. Broderick moved to amend that the
weekly mail between st. Joseph Mo-, and
Placerville be accelerated to 25 days and
the pay $4,000 agreed to-
Mr. Rice moved to amend that q weekly
mail be established from st. Paul. Min, to
Puget's sound, the pay to be 5000, 900,
agreed to, carried yeas 80 nsys4
Mr.. Be, jamin moved to strike out the
$50, 900 for the monthly mai! from Kansas
City to Stocton at the expiration Of the
present quarter. The bill was then report
ed to the Senate when most Of the amend
ments of the Committee Of the Whole were
adopted. The section raising the rates Of
postage, abolishing the franking privilege
and generally regulating the details DC,
was adopted.
Mr.. Clingman moved to give the Post
Master General discretionary power to con-
other amendments were then adopted and
added to the bill when it was passed by 2e
against %.
The amendments adopted in Committee
Of the Whole are to allow back pay to the
officers Of the recruit Naval Board, and to
pay $4,000 to the Paraguay expedition
Mr. Hale moved new section that no new
promotions shall be made in the navy until
the number of captains shall be reduced to
fifty. The bill was reported to the Senate
and the amendments agreed TO excepting
those increasing the appropriations for the
70 pectivs yards Mr.. Hale's amendment
was lost 2S to adjourned At A. NJ
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03
Later from w aching 70 y.

ARLINGTON, March l.-Mr ButterWorth
has published q minute statement showing
hov far be WAS connected with the recent
terrible occurrence
lie says that when he left the house of
Ar. Sickles he had no thought Of meeting
Or seeing Mr.. Key, his object being to see
Mr.. Stewart; he had no arms with him and
did not know that Mr.. Sickles had left the
house After he tButterworth) had done 90,
and without any suggestions on the part Of
MIN. ne Butterworth) came towards the
club room. When Ar. Key sAluted him,
botterworth did not know that Sickles was
approaching, nor did he see him nn,il he
turned TO leave Mr. Key.
1t is not true that he sought or detained
Mr.. Key, who first addressed him. Their
interview did not last but . minute.
WAsHrNGTos. March Mr.. Sartipes is
removed and Viscount de Sara, at present
at Baden, is appointed to succeed him.
The Nicaragua treaty was considered in
the Cabinet to-day
Mr.. Lamar says the failure Of Nicaragua
to notify this treaty was attributed to the
want of time. He thinks the treaty will
be ratified as 1t stands, but. that il might
possibly be confirmed were it slightly mod
ifed.
Inspector Of Courier d. Enquirer says the
recognition of the Liberal government in
Mexico is indefinitely postponed and Senior
Malta will not be received.
The President approves the rejection Of
the Cass Yrrassari treaty by Nicaragua.
The reception Of Gen. Jarvez must now
be regarded by President Martinez a. su
abandonment of the treaty by this govern
ment is the cause of non ratification.
1t is understood that Sir Gore Ousleys
treaty will etirulate for equal privile ges
for England and the United States, and will
be acceptable to this government.
In the opinion Of Gen. Jarvez the great
obstacle of the settlement Of affairs with
Nicaragua is now removed
resolution is suggested requesting the
recall Of J. Clancy Jones from Austria be.
cause of the recent disclosures
Information has been received from relia-
BILE sources in Ascension and Buenos Ayres
stating that Mr.. Bamberger our Consul in
Paraguay, has repeatedly written to our
government giving them full information in
regard to matters and things ia that coun-
try. but has not received, for more than .
year, . single line in reply. Lopez is repre-.
sented as having stated that he il perfectly
willing to apologize for the affair with the
Water Witch as that was caused by mistake
on the part OF public officer but that the
claim Of the 90 called American company he
will not settle az it is swindle which
Commissioner Bowln will learn if he will
investigate it. and that he is ready to submit
it to the arbitration Of friendly powers.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03
C. O NJ NJ E. RCI Al
DavenpoPt Market.
DAVENPORT, Nsrch >

DAVENPORT March :. NJ.
There Was not large quantity OF sraio Of any
kind In market yesterday.
PLouR-But little doing. Price firm; s. Goa
so spring, wholesale; IS At retail. Old wheat
nour IS 5c@$s 90, retail; white winter, 81 90.
BUcKwHEAT FLoUR-Good supply a. - so n
cwt wholesale; - 90 retail.
wHEAr-Moderste receipts; 6o370: for new
choice new soc cho,c, old. 81 90.
CoRN-Hoderate receipts. Prices nrm At 4Ot946c
in the car IS $50; shelled.
OArs-L,sht receipts; 25@3o for new; 20 50
for choice old
BARLsY-Light receipts, and pricea uncisng d
new, a095oc; choice, 55c.
Hoos-But few in market. Those weighing 200 lbs
and upwards. IS so; thoe Weighing less, t5 90.
OHioNs-Nomnal at 4Od soc.
PorAToEs-Scarce. 60@s0c st wholesale; soc
@$l 90 at retail.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03
~ The Cbinncwa Cant. Crar

H The Chippewa, Capt. Craps
ter. arrived from above the rapids yester-
day morning. She has been up as far as
Bellevue, some IS miles, where the ice was
goreed too much to proceed farther. There
10 about three feet of water in the rapids.
At Port Byron the Chippewa took on 800
bbls flour; at Hampden, 100 bbls of lard
and TOO empty flour barrels; at Moline,
1000 packages Of -four, tubs, pals and bed
steads; at this city. 1900 sacks Of flour and
100 bales Of hay, consigned by Messrs. Bur.
rows 4 Prettyman.
The Chippewa left last evening for st.
Louis. At Muscatins she completes her
cargo.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-03-03

81. LOUIS. March The 1T Joseph Cor
respondent Of the Rspu5 5iican under date r
9Th ult, says a special messenger from
Platte City brings information. that Day
and son confined Oh the charge OF running
off negroes, were forcihly taken from the
Jail last night by a mob Of 800 men ara
hung. The reason assigned that the court
would acquit the prisoners on the gronud
that II was not the proper district 10 Try
them in.