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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12
GENERAL SHIELDS.

The gallant soldier, and recently elected Sc
natof from Illinois, Ito succeed Mr.. Breeses,)
mas recently addressed to that gentleman, the
mast extraordinary letter, that we ever recolleet
to have read. Jt is violen! in tone, disreputable
in sentiment deroaatory to his character as a
soldier, and unworthy his position as Senator,
in Congress: We deeply regret, that such a
icttar should have been written, by Gen Shields,
as it is well calculated ia excite public prejudice
against him; and diminish his capacity for use
tlllness.-VaHey STIR.
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M chl2, ls4o-3t
l Spectator copy.

NA'LANE's LIVER pILLs,-En offering this
lYA- medicine to the public, the propretols are
we'll aware that they have to encounter hostility
generated by The countless ilnpostions which have
been palmed upon the country under the shape Of
Patent medicines. We are convinced however,
that it is only necessary to give their remedy a
trial to place it in the public estimation far above
all medical agents of the kind offered to the
public. 1t is the invention fan enlightened, ex-
pcrisnccd, and learned physician, who for maay
years used in his own practice, when its great sue
cess induced hin to offer ii to the public at large
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12
VA. I.EGISL ATURE.

NIoaDay, March S. 1919.
SEN ATE.

The bill changing the time Of holding the
5 spring term Of the Superior Court CT Nicholas,
with an amendment, was passed.
The resolution for the appointment of a coE-
mittee to receive MIR Polk to morrow was adopt
eli, and the following committee appointed
Messrs Averett Garlic and Tyler.
Mr. STANARD withdrew for the present his
protest before the Senate.
The bill Incorporating the Blue Ridge railroad
was taken up, on motion Of Mr.. KINNEY.
Mr.. SMITH proposed Oh amendment to the
effect that the Board Of Public Works shall cash
the State bonds ard pay over the money to the
company Or contractors. The amendment was
lost ayes 10, noes IS.
The bill was passed by the following vote
AYEs--Messrs Woods, Thompson, Jr., Tyler,
Kinney, Barbee, Garlic Isbell, shackleford,
Tate stanard, Kane, Amber, Rogers, McCauley,
Parriott and Fry-16.
NoEs-Messfs. Scott; Speaker, Rives, Daniel
Averett Pitts, Gpie, Dennis, Witchor, Smith.
: and Sloan-10.
(NIr. Howard dil not vote, having panied of
with MIR. French,)
On motion of Mr.. CARLILE,
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
A large number Of private bills We're read 8
thirl time and passed.
PETITION.
BY MIR. sHEFFEY-M A. H. II Stuart, ans
other citizens of Augusta for the removal OF free
people Of colcr from the Commonwealth
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

AN OPP FELLOWS CEMETERY CoNsEcRATED.-
An occurrence of this kind took place at New
Orleans on the 26th ult., Bro j. c. Larne de-
livering the Grafton. The Crescent says; never
have we wi messed anything more beautiful than
the Odd Fellows procession yesterday-lnorc
solemn and impressive than the ceremonies atten-
ding the conservation of "O1d Fellows Rest"
the burial ground which the Order has provided
for the last resting place Of its members. 1t i'm
mediately adioins that beautiful 'city OF the
dead y Cypress Grove Cemetry, and is capable
OF being made equally beautiful.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

AN INcARNATE F1END.-We learn from the
Danville (Va.) Register, that on Saturday week,
a negro woman belonging to DR.. John James, of
child an interesting little daughter, about three
years old, and also negro boy, belonging to
the same gentleman and few years older Than
thelittle girl by cutting their throats with
knife. She enticed the children into the woods
and whilst saving upon the boys threat, who
she af;esH ards had the GOODNESS TO declare, kick
ed nightly the simple but touching appeals of
the innocent little girl were pleading tor his re-
lease. The little girl was staggering about with
the blood streaming from her mangled throat,
when the inhu1nan wretch left the bloody scene
The citizens turned out en- masse s. arrested her,
and it was feared for awhile they would lynch
her Her excuse is that her master had threat
ened to sell her, for misdeneanor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

The Legislature of Delaware has passed an
act, directing Magistrates to arrest all free ne
groes no have not apparent means of support,
and who are of idle and dissolute habits and hire
them ont to serve Tor 4 term not exceeding one
year at 4 time.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

MASSACHUSETTS, ENrERPRIsE.-Sincesis 1876 a.
bout $57 900, 900 have been invested in public
enterprises by the people of Massachusetts,, The
dividends to be made on these investments the
present year, will exceed $1o,ooo,ooo. The
valuation of the State is over $lf0,0o0,o0o.
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The above pills can be had at the following pla-
ces, Eskrldge & Custing's, Wholesale and retail
Staunton, S. Myers, Mt. Sidney A. e Henne-
barger, Uarrsonburg, McGuftin s. Co, Midway,
Strlckler & Co., Fairfield, Ruffner s. Jenkins,
gardner, Greenvile, Va.,J. NJ. Wilson, Licking
ton, Va.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

ARAGoNgra,~ Wenoticed, a day or two since,
in the public hall Of he Capitol, 9 very neat
washstand, covered with slab Of culions mar
BE, quarried in Augusta, vi ich is called Arago-
mite, from its being procured in no other part OF
the world except Aragon in Spain: It is very
evidence Of the extent ofthe unopened resources
OF VIRGINIA -Riehnond Times.
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latest News GE'ogsa California
ABEL.l- s. ARhlEMTROUT,

Ep RESPECTFULLY announce 10 the citizens Of
y q stanton and Augusta County, that they are
engaged IN the HousE, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING business, in all
its various branches, and can at all times be found
at the Virginia Hotel
Persons having painting would do we'll to call
on them as they are determined TO do pA1NrtNG
eheaper than tie cheapess.
February 20, iS49-ly
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HIGH SCHOOL.


SHSiE Subscribers, appointed by the Presbytery
Il Of Lexington, committee TO arrange and put
in operation the Presbyteral HIGH ScHooI., now
give notice that the School win open the first
Monday Of .AprH meet, at Shemariah, under the i'm
mediate instruction Of Rev. VIM. w. TR1MBLE-
MIR. Tllmble enters. on the discharge OF his new
duties with the full confidence and Recommendation
Of the Presbytery including several officers of
Washington College, where he was educated Tho
order OF studies, with list of classics will be given
in future circular. For the present it is sufficient
to say, that The order of studies will embrace class
es from the ERglish through the highest Classical
and Mathematical course, preparatory for any Of
the Colleges or Universities.
Tuition will be charged at the rate Of $s24 for the
English, and $50 for the Classical and Mathemati-
cal course, for the Academic year oil ten months
o. Boarding may be had in the family Of the
Principal Tor ~ per month
JOHN HENDREN,
+. MCFARLAND,
February 12-tf. r. w. BAILEY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

A recent copy of the German Wiener Zietung,
the official eazette of Vienna, contains a we'll
written sketch of James Buchanan, and speak
ing in terms of high commentator of his des-
patches as Secretary OF State. Most of his writ
in@s have been translated into German-as was
the whole of his celebrated argument on the Or
egon title-and all, the Zeitung declares have
been warmly admired for their lucid perspicuity,
their chaste and temperate simplicity, and their
entire freedom from useless and ostentatious Or
nanents.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12
THE NJ ARkET S.

[ Reported for the 'Findieator,' BY I'm. II. Brown
Commission Mewhont]
RlcHMoNp, March 8.
FLOUR. SIS co.. Family 50 So
WHEAT. 100 u l07, torred and white.
OATS.".3Ta 33 cts pr bushel
CORN...45 cts pr bushel.
CORN MEAL...55 cts pr bushcl.
WiIISKF.Y. ...26 cts for Rectitied.
BACON. City cured, hog round, 8 a s., hams
loc., Old, Western, sides, 81 a &c.
LARD. .Firkin, sa 81, Barrels, 7! a Sc.
CLOVER SEED. ga so.
BUTTER. Roll, IS a IS, Firkin 10 a i4c.
TIMOTHY SEED..$4 90.
PLASTER...On Basin, 81 90 per 'Fon.
sALT;..:s1 40 from W hart, in Store, 81 IS.
FLAX SEED. None.
BEEF...3l 81 gross, 81 a 7 nett.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12

1t is proposed to lower the price of eggs by
placing heavy tax on all that are brought into
this city, AS, according to the theory of the
protecuonists, high duties make cheaper the
articles on which they are imposed, it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that in the course Of q few
weeks eggs can be had here next to nothing
especially if they are as added as the brains OF
the said administration Times.
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The razoo Mississippi Wing thus describes

The 1azoo Mississippi Wing thus describes
the scenes through which the President elect
has passed since his departure from Baton Rouge
Can anybody calculate how many hands Gen.
Taylor will shake, or how many times his dexter
''intluder'' will be agitated during the month Of
February? How often Will these CT similar ey-
carnations be made? Glow are you, General!
am extremely happy 10 see you" sGeneral,
this is Col. Brown ;sAilow me, General, to
introduce to you one of your warmest supper
ters, Gen, snlihes." S'Gad to see you, Gen.
Smithers." s'Ah, excuse me, didn't exactly
understand the gentleman's ''-"Jones,
General, Jones, pelhars you've heard of the
name before2 General, this is Major Spri@gins;
editor Of the 'Bpena Vista Battle Axe ard Mon
terey Banner Of LiDerty.'a Chow do you DO,
Major? am happy to become acquainted with
you, sir.a 1.-The Major and the editor Of the
Democratic Antagonistical Prognosticator and
Blundelhuss Of Freedom,' had it pretty strong
during the canvass, General, tell you. But
Sprig-." General have no doubt you will
be glad to know Gen. Muggins He opposed
you, but he is alberal Democrat" eyes, Gen.
did oppose you, but t." General, the
committee would be informed when yoa will re-
ceive them," sc.
Let's see. Perhaps 5000 cordial shakes al
Vicksburg, 1000 on the route to and at Nash,
vile, 1850 in Kentucky, 500 in Cincinnati, and
but p--there-that will do--nearly 5000
shakes, and only to Cincinnati Poor General
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TO NIIxL2CHE ANTS

HAVE good STORE HOUSE for rent, in
4 Wamsyi!e, Bath Co. It is good stand for
business, ifa good assortment of goods is kept on
hand. and Merchants will find it to their interest
to come and look for themselves. From to 5000
dollars worth Of Goods have been sold here annually
A good Boot and Shoemaker will do first rate
business in the village. For further information,
apply to the subscriber, living at the place.
VIM. J. WELDON.
March IL, ls4o-3t
grs- Spectator copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-03-12
TILE I.EGIsI- ATIIRE

On Wednesday, adopted The House resolution
sto adjourn this session Gil the 18th inst Yester
day nlotionto reconsdsr the Virginia and
Tenne ssee Railroad bill was lost in the Senate
II to Il. The bill is now law.
The House yesterday again defeated the Gov
ington and Clio Railroad bill. Eaq7ifer
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The following communication breaths spirit
worthy of all praise. Better be stricken down
in the path of independence than consent to sac
rifee ones principles at the feet Of power If
General Taylor and his Secretaries should con-
sent to sacrifice such men to the Mooch Of par
ty, be it so s:The blood Of the martyrs is the
seed Of The church, Mr. Burke acts precisely
as an independent ard talented citizen should
act under such circumstances.-L'nion
70 the Editor.
observe in the ''Union" Of this morning a
communication headed H1Ae Commissioner Of
Patents-Ofice Seekers" and referring to the
manner i'll which have administered the Patent
Office with regard to appointments and reno
walls. The communication, am bound to pre-
sumo, and believe, is from q friendly source,
and prompted by the kindest feelings towards
me personally But feel it due to myself to
say 1nat it was prepared and published without
my knowledge, consent, or approbation With
out intending it. doubtless, the author, by refer
ring to my official course since have been
Commissioner Of Patents has placed me in the
position of a suppliant for the mercy of the in
coming President. My own sense Of personal
dignity ard selfrespect forbids that should oc-
. cupy any such position.
disagree in principle with the party that has
been elevated to power i'll the person Of General
Taylor and as al nonest man, who scor.s 10
sacrifice his principles, opinicns or indepen-
dence for any office in the gift Of the President
elect, [opposed his election--anticipatin that
it would result III the elevation of a party to
power whose policy believe to be detrimental
to the best interests of the country.
] can hold no office under any President ex-
cept W Gu the condition that am permitted te
enjoy the free and Independent expression ofmy
opinions upon political as well as oil other sub
| leots.
| am among the vanquished in this last vic
torious battle OF General I'aylor-am subject tt
! the VIII olthe conquoror and am ready to abide
my fate, VI hatever il may be. And whatever i
may be, | shall meet it III a manner becoming
a true American citizen, Who cannot stoop to bt
hypoerite nor tiine-se1yer, in OF out OF office
ard who is too proud to crave mercy from hi.
enemies EDMUND BURKE.
WASHINGTON, February %, 1849.
An INDEPENDENT CFEIcE-HoLDER---1h HI
Washington Union publishes the following, are
states that the writer is from the State OF Indi
/ ara -
WASHINGTON, March 8, 1919
James K. Poll President Of the U. States.
Sir Having
opposed the election of General Taylor, to til,
Presidency, and differing from his the Wing
party in principle do rot feel disposed 10 hoIc
office under his administration, and therefore
respectfully resign the situation have for SOM
years held in the Treasury Department.
With great respect, your obedicnt servant,
/ WILLIAM II. ENGLISH
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NEW
GROCERY AND COMMISSION HOUSE.
IN RICHMOND.

--O:-:G--
THE undersigned have formed connection with
/ the Messfs BEAzELEy, OF Richmond, Fate
OF the firm of l. 4 NJ. BEAzELEy] nnder the style
and firm oil BEAzELEy, BROWN s. LYNN, at their
old stand, corner Of 18th and Carey streets, where
they will be pleased to see their friends and the
public generally.
We have now in store large and we'll selected
assortment Of
GROCERIES,,
Gall fresh) which we will dispose of on accommoda-
ting terms, at wholesale or retail
The house Oft the Messrs BEAzELEy has hitherto
stood high in public favor it shall, therefore be our
pride and pleasure, to aid in sustaining its well
earned reputation. We respectfully solicit con
signments OF all kinds produce, as we shall use
or best esertions to obtain the highest prices the
market affords. Advance in produce will be made
when required, AID any produce sold by u.s. in Rich
mond for our country friends, will be paid for by
cur House IN Waynesborough.
ABRAHAMIYNN.
SAML. 3. BROWN.
March 5, la.3.--3t3
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The TARIFF OF 'l2-1he Editor ofthe Boston
Atlas, the leading Whiepaper in Massachusetts,
writes from Washington City as follows
There are no men here of either party, who
wish to re-enact the tariff of AZ. There are ma
nyobiectionable features in it which ouahtto be,
and will be avoided in any bill which may be
reported, It has been made a great bugbear in
the South and West, and as whole is unpop-
ular. THERE'S no denying this.'
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The New York Herald publishes a statement
howln9 that Gen. Taylor lacked 156,678 of,tne
majority ofthe votes cast at the late Presiden-
~.tial election
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Z q asesy CsESE029ses's g. sEse Essg5E5c.
TINE subscriber, grateful TO the people of Staun.
ton and Augusta County, for the patronage he
has received since his commencement in business,
takes this method of nfol ming bis Customers and
the public, that he has just received the
Spring and Summer E'ashiong,
and is prepared to make fientlemens wearing ap-
parel III neat, fashionable and woIkmanlille man
ner, and at short rotice. Mr.. JAttEH OREAR
still continues to act as Foreman, and from his
perience in Cutting, all work will be warra!ltcd.--
In addition to the work done in his own shop, and
for the accommodation of those who wish their work
done in City STYLE he has made arrangements with
an estabiahmeltin Philadelphia, by which he can
have a COAT made and delivered at short notice.
ADDITIONAL.
The subscriber has in self defence, purchased in
Philadelphia, quantity of READY MADE
CLOTHING, which he will sell cheap, and
rant the work to stand. He has also received a
supply Of CLOTHS, CAssIMEaEs, 9EsrINGs. TRIM
Mines, &C., which he will sell loW for cash, Oh
short credit 10 punctnal customers
ALSO
Shirts, Cravas HandkercIliefs, Suspenders, Cloves
Socks, &c. all of which will be sold low
d. W. ARNOLD.
Stanton. March IL, 1910.
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WINCHESTER, March 9.
FLOUR, 81 40 to SO.
CORN, IS to 40.
FLAX SEED, per bnshel, 80 to 0 90
BACON, to 7
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

our troops had 10 contend with w,s h
away slaves, who had fralernised ;.oln ~ rul. .
dians, and who fought with a des,ora,;" -" The
doubly herco by the fear of beinu ,oo;, mad
to servtude. The commander of On, e.. reduced
authority from the Government. son, ~ uhde {
guaranteeing their freedom on condi,ior ~ ~ merl
would surrender and assist in porsuod;,r Inc I
dians 10 remove west of the Mississinni9 vac .,
accepted The proposition, rendered GOOD so.'
and emigrat9d with the SemInoles to the W.,
whom they were held Tor mutual beneG, -
gentlest condition OF servitudo. So soon a. :,
had become settled in their new bopoa heH
citizens of Georgia and Alabama va, yon, eera1 4
them, claimed a large number Of tho no.9 anon (
their property, and formal demand o;s
dams for their surrender. The matter u,sc c
ly carried to the President for adiudic,,;ao ma
was not disposed of until last wear. A..
required the opinion of the Attorney Cono.,o 70
the premises, which officer happened 70 Lo n y
Isaac Toucey Of Connecticut. That coO,i Hpl
say that the question was OF somevbe, da,."
nature, and did not like TO touch il. Ha ,boS1r
left Washington for home; and tho Jor =,
Mason becoming Acting Attorney Genor,I ~
patched the business at once in q monpor - ~
and summary. His opinion was. arer ,bo
laborious Investigation, that the negroes onoL.
be Immediately awarded 10 the Semipolos O..
their righLfm o'onerS! The opinion was epdor.a
by the President. With this oracular rosoas
for the authority, the commander Of For, Gu
proceeded 10 affirm the right Of the Semnooa |
the negroes, which, as he alleges, he did as I'd
itary operation.
The claimants being thus defeated. resolvI
upon new mode Of proceeding. They now vi
the Indians that it was through their i,be cl,;s y
ants0 agency the award was made in favor or n
Indians. and claim as q consideration one ,brJ
the negroes And on such claim they pronoI
to seize the negroes and carry them Off forcibl
Our Indian Agent, MIR. Duval, seconds the moyg
ment and calls upon the commander Of For, G !,
son to disarm the negroes. That officer decline
and looks TO the Secretary of War for instruction,
In the absence of Mr.. Crawford, the matter is :.
ferred to Secretary Ewing and he is the last ma
TO follow the example of the Hon. Isaac Touce,
The Indians are represented TO be in state
great excitement, and il is much feared that vi
lence will be committed ere they can hear fro
the Government.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17
PETER HAGNER, THE LATE 3p AUDITOR.

PETER HAGNER, THE LATE 3D AUDITOR.
John S. Gallagher has6een appointed Sd Au
dltor of the Treasurer, rice P. Hagner.
The Washington Union has the following CON-
mendntion of Mr.. Hagner;
"Mr. Hagner has been ffty-six years in the
public service, having been appointed clerk in
the Treasury Department in 1893, and was ap
pointed the Third Auditor when that office was ere
ated in 1917. No Government could ever boast
of a more able, honest and efficient officer. He
has been worth more than his weight IN gold to his
country. He has been the model Of what q public
servant should be; and hereafter no higher compi-
ment can be paid TO public officer than to say of
him ismiIar 10 what was said in Athens of Ars-
tides the Just) He is as virtuous as Peter Hag-
ner."
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

letter from the Mormons in the valley of the
Salt Lake, speaking Of slavery says:-ln regard
TO the Wilmot provlso, slavery, &c, wish you
to distinctly understand that our desire is to leave
that subject to the OF GRAFTON oftime, circumstances
and common law
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

NT Our thanks to the polite officers of the ST.
Francis, for late papers,. She loft here for For;
Gibson, yesterday, and will return in time 10 leave
this port for Napoleon, on Tuesday neat.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

MURDER OF LII. HARRISON.-We learn from the
Fort Smith Herald Of the l4Ih inst, that Lieut.
Harrison, of the u. S. A., attached to the escort
under Capt Marcy, returning from Santa Fe,
was murdered by party of Indians.
After the company had encamped one evening,
on the Colorado, Lt II. rode on short distance,
to look at the country and remaining out too long,
search was made for HIM, in the direction he
went, when his body was found pierced with a
bullet and several arrows having been murdered
by band of Tonkaway Indians, who had no
doubt been following the escort, for the purpose
of plunder.
Lieut. Harrison was much beloved and respected
in this community, and the news of his melan.
choly end has created sensation of gloom and
sorrow. He was young officer of great pro-
mise, and great favorite among officers and pr.
Yates of his regiment.
Capt. Marcy and company, have arrived at
Fort Washita.
Murder.--The Doaksville Telegraph of the Isl,
inst, states, that person in charge of guard
pa ssed through that place, accused Of the wiful
murder Of Of his comrades, named Woods
They were of the party engaged in surveying the
route from Fort Washi,a to Ell Passo.
u5"Boston Mountain" in the National Inteli-
gencer, says that it is popular for editors and po
liticians to take middle ground. We know but
one class that corresponds with his opinion, that
is such :" party party papers and politicians
the National lnte!Iigencer and its correspondent
Boston Mountain
Telegraph Lines in the United States. .-Ac-
cording 10 the computation of J. Loughborough, =,
ESQ.,, of St. Louis, there are
Complete, 12.S04 miles.
In process, 9O5
In contemplation, 57S
0T Professor JOHN N. MAFFITr, had arrived in
Little Rock the 18th inst, after long and
successful tour in the western portion of the
State.
u A visitor, not long since. at Camden, in our
State, on seeing so many attorneys signs sticking
out, was heard to excaim: "This must be
business place, where there are so man beasts of
prey, there must be plenty of game"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

OF Major ELIAS REcroR. of Fort Smith. and
Col. NJ. LEEpER, of Fayetteville, will head COM
pany of emgran,s. to California, from Fort Smith,
early in the spring.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-17

0rMr. JOHN LOUGHBoRoUGH, author of the
masterly pamphlet the Pacific Railway and
Telegraph, has connected himself with the ST.
Louis Revee, and will conduct that press as sole
editor