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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
THIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

II will be seen by card in to-day's paper, that
our present representative, the Hon. JAMES Nc
lowell, is candidate for reelection.
In connection with this, we may as well notice
the remarks of the Buckingham Register Of the
Goth inst. That paper misunderstood us-we did
not urge the call of Convention unless it should
be found necessary to preserve the unity and har-
mony Ct the Democratic party of the District
We have heard from various sources that opposi-
ton would be made to Mr. Mcdowell, and if,
Gas we feared would be the case should too many
Democrats be in the field The Wings run can
didate, then Convention would be necessary
We will here remark, that we do not belong to
thatschool of politicians who 60 on the principle
.'once in Office always. in Office" our Democracy
teaches us the doctrine of 'rotaiion," and We have
no hesancy in putting aside an old representative
if we can find one to suit better. Let those who
seek the office present themselves, and the Dis
.rict can select.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

Hotels FOR CALlFoRNlA.-We notice
the Baltimore papers are taking credi. for
the enterprise Of some of,heir citizens ~
planning and fitting out hotel for Cab.
fornia. We beg 10 inform them ihat tho
matter hereis no, in embryo, but that
vessel will sail in few days wholly freigh,ed
with buildings for a hotel, and all necessary
furniture and provisions. There are in all
eleven buildings, capable accommodating
over two hundred persons, and the furniture
is Of the first quality. The hotel is 10 be
under the direction Of w. H. Parker, who
will make a most gentlemanly landlord
NJ. Y. True Sun,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

Hoax ExPosED.-Qui,e a number Of
papers, from various parts Of the country,
have been received at this office Within the
last few weeks, every one marked so as t"
direct attention TO all article announcing
the arrival Of Don Jose D'Alvcar,' from
the.gold mines, and giving divers wonders
related by him. This article is credited,
sometimes to the N. Y. Advertiser and
sometimes to the N. Y. Commercial Ad-
ver,iser.' Whether all this is merely mis-
conception or designed mys'i6ca,ion We
do not know-but in either case i, may as
we'll be pu, stop to. We have no knowl-
edge of any Don Jose D'Alvear, nor have
we ever published any account Of his dis
coyeries in the GOLD regions.
.New York Com. Advertiser.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

CoNscrEncE.-some two years since a
young gentleman Of this city was robbed
a, Gymnasium, of his gold watch, since
which time he has heard nothing Of its
possessor. ,OnTuesday evening last hower-
er, he was much surprised at reeeMing q
full jewelled gold watch, of greater value
than the one he lost, accompanied hy an
anonymous note. requesting his acceptance
of it, as recompensc for the one which
the writer of the note took from him in l847.
Boston .Adrocatc.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

THE Co1D DUsr.-Ibe late official acc cunts re-
ceived by the government from Com. Jones ana
other officers in California, confirm the extraordi-
nary statements heretofore published. Such i'm
mense amounts of gold ore is found thati is almost
impossible to keep either army or navy together
Lumps Of from one to twenty-five pounds have
been obtained.
Merchants Clerks getting salaries of from
$500 to $4,000. Board IS - day, and washing
S. to Sc per dozen. Gold dust can be purchased
for coin at rs to $40 Per ounce-worth ZIG in the
United States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

N5- A few weeks ago, 4 mulatto man, calling
himself HENRY SENIOR, was arrested in this
place and confined to Jail, supposing him 10 be a
runaway slave from some portion Of Eastern Vir-
einia. He commended that he was free man,
but not having free papers or producing any evil
dence to show it, the officer refused to set him at
liberty. During the past week, an officer from
the Virginia Penitentiary came to this place, and
claimed him as convict, who had escaped from
the State prison. 1t is said he was sentenced to
be hung for some theft, that the sentence was COM
muted to transportation and while the authorities
were awaiting means to send him off, he escaped
from prison, and has been wandering about for
twelve months. He has been taken to Richmond
to see if he can be identified,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
THE INDICATOR.
S T AUN ON |:
Monday Evening, Jan. %.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE ELEVENTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT,

TESIiE subscriber respectfully announces to the
Il people of the Congressional District composed
of the Counties of Shenandoah, Rockingham, Pen
dleton, Hardy, Augusta, and Rockbrdge, that he
is candidate to represent them in the next Con
gress of the United States. In due time before
the election, he expects to address them, by circu
lar letter, or otherwise, upon the general subjects
connected with that election, and connected also,
with his conduct as their past and present repre-
sentative.
JAMES MCDOWELL.
Jan. %. l84o.=Spectator COPY.
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0u- The Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON, in let
ter to the editor of the Charlottesville Jefersonian,
asks that his name may be withdrawn from the
list of those from whom a candidate is to be Sc
lected for Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

HOMESTEAD ExEMpTIoN.-This' is be-
coming popular principle. Col. Small, Of
Philadelphia has introduced into the Penn
sylvaniA Legislature homestead exemption
bill. The amount exempted thereby mus'
not exceed $500.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

ANOTHER GREAT RAlLRoAD-The, peo-
pie of ST. Louis, have held an enthusiastic
meeting. to adopt measures for construct
ing Railroad from the Ohio TO the Mis-
sissippi River. A subscription is recon-
mended on the part Of the city for $500 900,
and a committee was appointed TO petition
the Legislature for authority 10 make such
subscription.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

The proprietors of the gold mine at Fluvanna,
Va, contemplate giving employment to three
hundred persons the present year. Fluvanha may
be the Eldorado Of the Atlantic; who knows!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

CALIFORNIA "SETTLERs."-The N. 7.
Post says: 1--WE understand that six-bar-
relied revolyers cannot be had here now on
any terms. They have been seized With
the fever, and like everybody else, have
gone or are going TO California"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

ILLINOIS SENAToR.-Gen. James Shields
has beer. elected TO. the Senate of the u.
States, from the State of Illinois, 10 sue
coed Mr.. Breeze, whose term Of service
will expire on the 4th March next The
wings voted for Gen. VIM. r. Thornton.
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A NOTE. WORTHY ADMISSION.


The Liverpool Journal a paper well
known for its hostility to free government,
and, of course, to the Democratic party in
this coun,ry] finds itself constrained TO bear
the following impressive testimony to the
ability and success of the present admins
tration.
Much as we may dislike President
Polk, we must admit that his administra-
ton has been singularly successful. Free
trade has found in him considerable pa
iron the nation has increased in prosper-
ty under his superintendent and he d-
minishes the chances Of future wars by
compelling Great Britain, the most potent
power, to arrange the Oregon affair, and
Mexico, the feeblest. to pay her debts-if
not in money, at least in territory, Tn d.
pIomacy and war he has been equally sue
cessful."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

gg- HENaY A. EpMoNps, ESQ.,, Of Roanoke.
has been nominated by District Convention, AS
the Democratic candidate for Congress, in the dis
trict now represented by Mr. Preston.
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o. We are satisfied with the admission
Of the Spectator, that at The North, the
whole people are opposed to slavery and
"in favor Of the Wilmot Proviso" not
wi,hs,anding they voted for "a Southern
man and large STAKEHOLDER"
Speaking Of the Wilmot Proviso so far
as it relates to our new territory, the edi-
tors say ii, may be passed any day without
our interest being materially affected, and
we only protest against it as useless and
.unwise exercise OF power" Strange ad-
mission this, that the Wi|mot Proviso does
not materially affect the interest" of the
South, when it discriminates against us III
favor Of the North. Does it not open to
them vast field ofenterprse, with guaranty
ofprotection 10 their property. and denying
il TO citizens of,he South We have an
interest in the new possessions, which the
Wilmot Proviso most materially affects.
We understand the editors as acknowl-
edging the. constitutional power of Con
cress to enact the Wimot Proyiso, and
only protesting against the exercise oftha'
power as needles and unwise.' This
I'VE consider surrender to our enemies
the editors do not object to the Proviso asa
constitutional or in derogation of,he rights
ofthe South. They admit the power, ant
only protest against its exercise as "need
less and unw,se." Strange position for ;
Southern journal to assume-does it moi
endorse the Proyiso?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

On the 25th inst. the House of Delegates adopted
Mr.. DonMAN's proposition to lay tax Of ten cents
on the furniture of every keeper and head Of
family who was not otherwise taxed with a pream-
Bile declaring the object to be, to extend the right Of
suffrage. The vote STOOD ayes Sc. nays 81. Mr..
McCUE voting for the propostion-Mr. sAETFEx
not voting at all.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

gg-NVe learn that CHAs A. STUART and J. A
COCHRAN, Esqs., have purchased the property
near this place, known as 'Robertson's Old Mill,
and intend erecting large and extensi We Aler
chant Mill
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

DEATH OF DAVID HALE.-We regret e
learn tina, David Hale, Esq, oae of the,
editors Of the N. York journal Of Com.
merce, died at Fredericksburg. Va on
Saturday last.
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o5- We learn that our Corporation authorities
have effected loan of sufficient money, to COM
plete the Water Works, by which our town will
be supplied with sDater from Sc Buttern,ik Spring.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

og- A man by the name of Hundly. charged
with stabbing Carraway, citizen Of Greenbrier
county, broke Jail the night of the 23d instant,
and made his escape.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

OS- Cot. DUNCAN, has been nominated, and no
doubt, will receive, the appointment of Inspector
General of the Army ofthe United States, to sup
ply the vacancy occasonod by the death Of Col.
Crogham. Col. Duncan fought in every battle,
but one, in the war with Mexico.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

o1- MANUM1ss1oN-By the will Of the late
JOHN Mcdowell, Of this place, he emancipated
eight valuable slaves, and provided means for their
transportation to Liberia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29
The PRoTEcT1vE TARIFF OF 1942 AMI

HE PROTECTIVE TARIFF OF lo4G AND
THE REvENUE TARIFF OF 1846.-When
the high protective tariff of 1S42 was pass
ed by the Wings, what did they promise as
its results They promised the farmers
good prices for their produce, and goods
at cheaper rates. They said the impulse
protection would give TO manufactures
would maintain high prices for -four, &C.,
by the demand it would establish. They
said also, that the competition it would
create in manufacturing would reduce the
prices Of all manufactured articles.
Now, what were the results as proved
by experience The farmer, instead Of
getting good prices, saw his -four gradual
Nv falling under the tariff of 1912, until II
sunk to the low price Of So, so in the Pitts
burg market.
On the contrary instead Of domestic
goods becoming cheaper, they gradually
rose in price under the tariff of 1S42.-
Whilst -four kept on declining, manufac-
tured goods were rising in price, because
they were protected by high duties. which
excluded foreign competitions; and enabled
the manufacturer to exact his own prices.
Thus it was that wing promises were
broken to the injury of all farmers.
When the tariff Of 1916 was passed by
the democrats, what did they promise p
they assured the farmer that it would open
foreign market for the exchange Of his
surplus produce, and would secure it good
prices. They assured all consumers that
the high prices Of manufactured goods
would be reduced, by destroying the mo-
nopoly of the manufacturer.
Now what are the facts as established by
ex perience? Farm produce has command
ed ready sale at fair prices under the tariff
of 1916. Flour has never sunk to $3.50
per barrel. Last year as is shown by the
custom-house records, the farmers were
enabled 10 exchange $37. 472.757 Of. their
-four, pork, bacon, lard, cheese, oats, corn,
butter. Sc, for foreign goods, which they
obtained at cheaper rates than under the
tariff of 1912. All goods have fallen in
price since the manufacturers monopoly
was broken down by the just and liberal
tariff of71846-and all classes of consumers
have been benefited by getting their goods
at fair and moderate'rates.
Thus it is that democratic promises are
fulfilled, and all the laboring classes bene-
|6ted.
Let the farmer choose between a high
protective tariff aud revenue taliff-and
ietthe mechanic remember that as the farm
er prospers all others thrive.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

vs. The golden valley Of California is
five hundred miles long and fifty miles
broads-about as large as all Ireland.
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fgz- New PosT OFFIcE.-A new Post Office
has been established at Taylor and Hobbs store
on the Petersburg road, in this county. tits call
ed West View, and Mr.. JAMES o. HoBBs is the
Postmaster.
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What will Augusta DO !


In another column will be found the
vote in our Legislature on the passage Of
Mr.. CoNwAY's resolutions touching the
Wilmot Provso and kindred subjects
One hundredand forty,four members of the
legislature planted themselves on true con-
stituiional and Southern ground-they e.
vinced their devotion to the interests and
honor of our glorious old commonwealth,
by resolving to resist at call hazards and
to the last extremity" every invasion OF
our rights. They, deserve all honor-they
have a,tested the genuineness Of their pa
.roiism and proved their fidelity TO our
State by prompt and unhesi,ating action.
What can we say Of the sarteen who voted
against the resolutions-of the "baker's
dozen" and three, who refused 10 sanction
manly action by Virginia More than
this, what are eto say-what can we say
ofihe Senator and Delegates from old Au-
gusta, who voted against the resolutions /?
Can we say they reflected the will OF their
constituents Must we, by approving
their action, atiaint our people with the
foul spirit Of abolitionism Will not our
people, by an endorsement Of their course,
proclaim 10 Virginia and to the Union,
.ha. Augusta is rife with abolition-ready
to invite an invasion and d. s.ruc,ion cf
Southern institutions? To sanction their
votes, must we not desert the standard of
the South array ourselves with the North
and unite with their "black cohorts" in
their war agains, the South Are the peo-
pie Of Augusta county ready 10 strike down
all constitutional barriers that now protect
Southern rights, and declare mere section
al power, Influenced and guided by local
prejudlces, omnipotent? Are they willing
10 surrender INTO the hands Of the North,
all power, to be welded without regard to
constitutional restraint, and in defiance Of
the compromises upon which our fed eral
Union is based? We cannot believe that
the people Of Augusta will approve the
votes of their representatives, and thus
yield the constitutional power to majority
of Congress to legislate upon our Slave
property. We look upon the action OF
our members ofthe Legislature as an aban-
donment ofSouthern righls--as encourage
ment to Northern agitators, and as giving
renewed impulse and incentive to them in
their unhoy purposes. We cannot be-
lieye the people of Augusta will ratify the
action Ex-senator Kinney, and Messrs Nc.
Cue and Shelley, and bid the 'genus OF
universal emancipation" come forth, they
are ready to receive it.
We hope our people will examine vel
the vote Of their personalities, and re-
feet upon its consequences. The interests
involved rise higher and superior to every
consideration of par.y-Whigs and Demo
Gratis are alike interested, and no question
has ever been bfough, to the consideration
Of our people equaing this in magnitude
and importance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-29

Rice of an excellent quality grows abundantly as
an indigenous production in the new territory of
Minnesota.
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House OF DELEGATES.

January 24-Mr. SHEFFEy called attention to a
letter which he had received from distinguished
German liberalist, Charles Andrew Geyer0 who
desired to elGgrate to this country with one hun
drea families, and make settlement in some part
of Western Virginia. Mr.. Shelley moved the print
ing of 1900 copies, which was adopted
committee Of Roads to enquire into the expedency
ofincorporating joint stock companyupon the two
and three fifth principle, to construct Railroad
from Alexandria by Manassas Gap, StIasburg,
Woodstock, Harrsonburg and Jennings Gap, to
the bridge across the great Calf Pasture, on the
Staunton and Parkersburg road.
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The motion was rejected by ayes 43, noes 50.
Mr. Watson moved to strike out compromises
where the Wmot Proviso was declared TO be in
violation of the compromises of the constitution,
and insert esprit"
Mr. Conway demanded the previous question.
The call for the previous question having been
sustained, the resolutions reported by the Join,
Committee, as modified by general consent, were
adopted by the following vote
AYEs-Messrs Hopkins, (Speaker,) Finney
Mock, Hart, Layne Of Allegheny, Boisseau, Pow
ell, Cheatham, Byrd, Burwell, Mitchell, Faulkner
Boak, Thompson, of B. Byrne, OF 3. L. and g., DE
Camps, Harrison, of B. Maclin, of B. Kyle, Moore,
Willis, Irvine, of c., Moncure, Of Caroline. Lacy,
Cardwel, JONES' Barbour, Irving, Of Cumberland,
Vaughan. Segar, Clarke, Thomas, Me- CLING, How
ard, of F., Stillman, Claiborne, Edwards, Wood,
Sydnor Baily, Clopton, Guerrant, Carroll, Maclin,
OF G., Major StovaIl, Allen, Hiett, Darracott, Bas-
sell, Lancaster, Mullen, Boykin, Howard, Of j. G.
Y. Il W., Laidey, Wallace, Houser, Webb, Lane,
of L., Ferguson, Harris, Newman, Arnet, McDon-
aid, Shepard, Coleman, White, Tanzey, Berne,
Iof NJ, Barnett, Gustin, Kilby, Perrow, Robinson,
Butt, Cowper, VERIFY, Bayse, Booth Pitts, Panlell,
Boswell, Hiner, Syme, Townes, Grasty, Cackley,
Fairfax, Herbert Wootton, Rives, Harrison, Of P
W., Golf, Strother, Mayo, Cook, Paxton Dorman,
MART, Harper, Fugstie, Pittman, Sibert, Thonp-
son, of s., Griffin, Conway, Moncure of s., IIar-
grave, Nicholson, Burdett George. .Boyers, Mas
sey, Goodson, Harvie, Collins and Boyd-lH.
NOES-Messrs. Watson, Of Albemare, Smith,
sHEFFEY. McCUE, Scott, Of Fauqnier, Price,
of Greenbrier, Worthington and thompson, Of JET
ferson HARRISON Of Loudoun, Beard, of Hardy,
Clendennin, of Mason, and Turner, OF Patrick-l3
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SENATE.

The Senate took up the Resolutions reported by
the joint committee on the subject Of the Wilmot
Proviso and kindred subjects. 1.-THE Resolutions
having been communicated from the Houseby Mr..
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Saturday. January2o.
Prayer by the Rev Mr.. Moore.
The committee of Schools, &c, reported bill
to incorporate the Fincaste Seminary.
Mr. Watson presented petition from Albemarle
for a separate election at Blackwell's lanyard.
ste PPING DEBATE.
Mr.. Robinson offered resolution to stop debate
on the Wilmot Proyiso, &C., before the House ad-
iourns to day.
Mr.. Cook moved to substitute 3 O'Clock.
The amendment of Mr.. Cook was adopted.
WlLMOT PROVISO, sc.
The House then proceeded TO consider the reso-
lutons reported by the Joint Committee on the
WiImetspfovso, &C., with the amendment offered
by Mr.. Thomas; both Of which were read by the
Clerk.
Mr.. White spoke in favor Of the resolution of
the committee.
Mr.. Moncure, of Stafford, took the floor in reply
TO the constitutional argument Of Mr.. Scott, and
spoke till o'clock.
The House then came to vote, the question be-
ing on the amendment offered by Mr.. Thomas; and
it was rejected by the following vote Ayes 4s,
Noes 80.
The question then required on the resolutions Of
the Joint Committee.
Mr..Syme moved to strike out the Sd resolution,
which. authorized the Governor to convene the lie.
gislature il sxtra session.
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Proud Position of Virginia

Jan. 20, ls49-Spectator copy.
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Conway.1
Mr. Kinney moved to lay the resolutions on the
tabe-rejected, to "a.
Mr. Kinney then offered as substitute a pre-
ambe and resolution, declaring the re-affrmance
of the resolutions of l347 to be inexredent and
unnecessary.
The substitute was lost, to 26; Mr.. Rogers
calling the ayes and noes, which were as follows
AYES-Messrs. KINNEY, French, of
and Rogers, Of Loudoun
NOES-Messrs. Scott, Speaker, )Rves, Woods.
Tribe, Tyler, Barbee, Daniel, Ayerett, lsbell,
Pitts, Shaclsaeford, Opie, Tate, Dennis, Witcher,
Stanard, Smith, Denealle, Sloan, Strnger, Kane,
Crump, Harwood, Amber, McCauley and Fry-26.
After an animated debate, the question was then
taken the resolutions from the House, when
they passed by the following vote =
AYES-Messrs. Scott, Speaker, )Rives, Woods,
Tribe, Tyler, Barbee, Daniel, Averett, Isbell,
Pitts, Shaclleford, Opie, Tate, French, Dennis,
Whether, Stanard, Smith, Denealle, Sloan, String
er, Kane, Crump, HARDWOOD, Amber, McCauley
and Fry-27.
NOES-Messrs Thompson Of Amherst, KIN