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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
AN AMERICAN CONSUL IN PRISON.

The American Consul at Havana is in prison
for having endeavored 10 serve his country IN
efTecting the liberation of the American prison.
ers-those that were concerned In the Cuban
affair under Lopez. The officers and crews OF
two American vessels are now undergoing trial
before Spanish naval nquisition-denled the
benefit of counsel-of witnesses, and even OF
consulting with the representative OF their own
country. These vessels were arrested while Oil
the high seas in contravention OF treaty stlpula-
tons, and in violation of the law of nations.-
The crime alleged against the officers and crew
is that they were concerned in the Cuban affair.
In vain has Mr.. CAMPBELL, the American Consul
ut Havana, protested, in the name of his govern
ment, against these summary proceedlngs-ln
vain has he endeavored TO procure the liberty Of
these unfortunate men, in order that they might
receive fair trial in their own country, and IT.
vain has Mr., Secretary CLAYTON said TO the
American Consul, "warn the Captain General
of Cuba that it he sheds one drop of American
blood it may cost the two countries sangun-
airy war. The President has resolved that the
Eagle must and will protect them against any
punishment but thai which the tribunals of their
own nation award" 1t remains to be seen
whether the U. S. government will permit any
one of her citizens however humble] to be hung
up at the yard-arm of Spanish seventy-four,
denied the benefit Of fair trial-of counsel, and
of protection from the country to which they
owe allegiance and which owes them protection
Verify, we have fallen upon evil times, when
a. - IL ;o al To, be. in
sulied-her vessels arrested in their course on
the high seas--her duly accredited representative
thrown into prison, and her citizens tried and
condemned by en-parte evidence--by naval in
qusiton-by the insolent Spanish nation -
What has become of the spirit Of the American
government ! viii President Taylor permit the
flag of his country to be dishonored! And VIII
the Cabinet officers waste their time in an idle
'war of words until i, be too late to afford re-
lief TO our unfortunate countrymen! Ii All
drew Jackson We're alive and at the head OF at
fairs ere this an American feet would have
been lowering in sight of the Spanish capitol,
and from the mouth of American cannon would
have been heard the response OF the American
government, upon the refusal of the Spanish au-
thorites TO surrender the American prisoners
the American Consul wonls be liberated or tie
Spanish capitol would be leveled with the dust;
and the American people would have no cause
to fear for the honor of their country, and the
safety and security Of her citizers. Let this
Galphin Administration attend to the interests OF
the government. Instead of their individual in
terests-and seek to prevent our citizens from
being pundered instead of themselves plunder-
ing the Treasury, and the country may repose
somewhat of confidence in it, notwithstanding
its imbecility,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

Mr. Editor Please insert the following no
ices endorsed now by "Many Voters" and
which will be endorsed by hundreds more at
the polls in August next.
70 HUGH w. SHEFFEY, ESQ, of Angus
va, will be supported as candidate for the State
,Convestion to assemble in October next, 10 re-
,node4 the Constitution Of Virginia.
MANY VOTERS.
u DAVID FULTZ, Esq, Of Augusta, will
be supported as candidate for tho State Con,
yention to assemble in October next, to remodel
the Constitution Of Virginia -
MANY VOTERS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
Eop TUE VINDICAToR.

Mr. Editor-The liberal subscriptions OF the
people of Augusta county to aid the Colonies
ton Society to send out the last company. OF
emigrants amounted to 1924, and in Rockbridge
to Sail rs. They will be found acknowledged
BY the Treasurer in the May number of the AfIi-
Can Repository with the name Of each contribu-
tor.
l send you the result ola recent meeting OF
the citizens of Lexington on the same subject
Its publication may interest your readers i'll Au
gusta, who will soon be furnished with an OPP
portunity to respond to the action of the last
Legislature; in lis liberal appropriation.
K. w. BAILEY,
Ag't Am. Col. Society.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
THE CONVENTION OF ls2o-,ao.

An interesting article will be found in our pa
Der Of to-day, concerning the last State Conven-
ton. The reader, if he dad not know before, is
there informed Of the reason why better con-
stitution was not made for the people of Vir-
ginia. "Experience" says the proverb, "keeps
a dear SCHOOL, and having learned a lesson Ill
regard to the manner in which the last consti-
tuition was formed, as wise and prudent men it
Il incumbent on the Reformers--we mean those
who are in favor of thorough, radical reforrn--,o
scrutinize well the opinions of those who seek
10 become members Of the Convention. No
halfway Conservative refornaers should DO per-
mitted to occupy a seat in that body. What
would be the consequence Defeat, possibly, OF
somo of the most important measures of reform;
10 this cause, as much as to any other, may be
attributed the almost tctd failure OF the Conyen
ion of'29-,here were too many in that body
who did not know the wants OF the people
hey had too much black letter learning and not
enough practical wisdom-they were tramme-
ed BY preccdents and were welded to ancient
customs which they thought little better than
acrilege thus to invade, tho consequence
was slaughter VI tsao sePutdAoH Va S'eo'
men, and Constitution which is reproach to
Virginia. Happily for the people, the folly OF
the last Convention has been seen and felt, and
there is determination OH their Par! to avoid
the errors then committed, by not trusting too
much to the ability of the men, but demanding
Of them that the opinions and wishes ofthe con-
stituen,s shall be represented. This will secure
to Virginia Constitution that will meet the
wants and wishes of the people-and nothing
but this. Let the reformers of Augusta see TO 1t
that they are truly represented-it is to their in
terest. We call upon the young men, who have
no chance under the present constitution OF
things, to enjoy an equal participation In the
blessings Of government, to rouse up and use
their best exer,ions to advance the cause OF re-
form-if they wish to possess their rights, like
freemen assert ard advocate them. In times OF
danger and difficulty, it is to the young men the
country looks to as her sure defence-they fight
the battles of the country, let them enjoy an G.
quail share in the blessings Of government,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
RnckBRIDGE GOING AHEAD.

The value of the Internal Improvements pro-
iected in this county is already felt Land
which short time ago sold for 10 or Is dollars
an acre now readily commands from 20 to rs
dollars, and some sales have recently been made
at higher prices, Land never can be lower IN
Rock bridge than it is now, and when our Plank
road and Canal are completed, lis value must be
very considerably enhanced. Shrewd men, a
broad know this, and consequently we have had
great influx lately of farmers desiring TO pur-
chase here from Rockingham and Jefferson,
and from our sister State of Pennsy lvanla
Our Medicinal Springs, too, will soon draw
their usual quantum of strangers into cur midst;
We understand that there are already severa
visitors from the North at the celebrated Alum
Springs in this County.-Ler. Gazette.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
HIT THEM AGAIN.

A correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer,
gives the Galphin Administration the following
admirable hit :
Messrs. Editors Il have claim against the
General Government for furnishing materials for
building Noah's Ark. intend to appoint MIR.
Crawford, Secretary of War, my agent for its
collection. What prospect, think you, is there
for its being allowed and paid l am willing
to lose the principal if the interest can be secur
ed. ANTEDILUVIAN.
U There is no necessity for losing the prin-
cipal, the Gulp-in Administration will allow the
whole amount and charge it to the Mexican
war. Send on the claim to Mr. Crawford.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
COLONIZATION MEETING.

A Meeting of the citizens OF Lexington was
held in the Court House on the evening of the
18th inst, for the purpose of taking into consl-
delaton the subject of the removal OF the free
coIored population 10 Liberia.
On motion of Col S. Med. Reid, Capt. Rob't.
White was appointed Chairman, and J. I. Pat
ton Secretary OF the meeting.
The objects of the Colonization Society were
forcibly set forth aud the operation Of the law
of the last General Assembly of Virginia ap-
propriating 100000 year Tor three years for
The removal of the Free Colored population OF
the State to Liberia, was presented and fully
explained by the addresses from the Rev. Mr..
Bailey, Agent Of American Colonization So
ciety j. B. Dornan, Esq, Maj. I. L. Preston,
DR.. J. w. Paine s. G. w Dabney, Esqr.
On motion Of Maj J. r. L. Preston the follow
ing resolutions were passed by the meeting u
unanimously.
Resolved, as the sense of this meeting that the
act of the Legislature al its last session, making
all appropriation to aid the Colonization Society
in the removal to Liberia of the free people OF
colour of this State with their own consent, is
wise, human and polite and tends to results
which we foresee must be met at no aistant day
the separation of this anomalous class from
our community.
Resolved, that the true Interests OF the free
people of colour as we'll as of the State; require
their removal and that Liberia republic OF
treeme,. has our hearty sympathies and good
will
Resolved, that we will cooperate with the
Legislature in their benevolent object, and with
the free people OF Colour of our own town and
county, in their efforts to find a home and free
Citizenship in Liberia, which we cannot consis-
ten,lv afford them here, and that stern nccessi-
ty for their removal is now more than eompensa-
ted by the eminent advantages awaiting 10 the
new Republic, which invites them to its citi-
zenghip aud honors.
On motion of j. G Paxton the following addi-
tional resolution was passed unanimously.
Resolved, that there be appointed u commit
tee TO cooperate with the Rev. r. w. Bailey
in raising funds and devisiug means to secure
the removal of the free persons of colour o.
Rockbridge 10 the Republic of Liberia.
On motion this resolution was filed by tbs
appointment of Dr.. ]. w, Paine, Col. S. Med
| Reid, Maj. J. T. L. Preston, J. G. Paxton, j. B
| I.qe and j. 3. Dorman, Committee Before the
adjournment Of the meeting the sum of two
! hundred dollars was subscribed for this object
On motion It was resolved that the proceedings
! of this meeting be published in the Lexington
/ Gazette and Valley Star.
! On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
ROB'T. WHITE, Chairman.
! J. 7. PATTON, Secretary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
lion. JAMES MCDOWELL.

This gentleman has again delivered III Con-
oress one of those brillian I speeches for when
he is so remarkable. The speech was an enqui-
rv into the creative, administrative and con-
servative principles OF the government, to sho"
on what the Union was founded. When the
hour had transpired, Mr. Mcdowell not having
flushed his speech, there was a general WIS.,
expressed for him to continue, but as that WISH
was not u.aaimous, lone member only object
INCL as required by the rules of the House, ne
was not permitted TO proceed. Mr.. McDowel
speaks but seldom, yet when he does speak nj
commands the respect and attention OF INT
| House.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

WAsHINGToN NATIONAL MONUMENT OFE..s,
May %, $50
At meeting of the Board of Manare 3. .3e2
this day, the following resolution was gasai-
mously adopted.
Resolued, That the people of the Units3 1;ates
either individually or by association, be ans hey
are hereby respectfully requested TO ais up
collections throughout the Union on es 81
proaching Anniversary Of American -adse e1I.
dence, in aid of the great Washington #s,,,A..
Monument now being erected in this el'y
Papers Throughout the Union will p'aass s7-y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
THE TOBACCO CROP.

All the information we have been able to oh.
tain from the surrounding country in Virginia
and North Carolina, in relation to the next To-
bacco crop, represents the prospect as very
gloomy. Indeed the crop is compelled to be
much shorter than usual-r obablv it will no,
reach to as high a mark as the half of an aver
age one The great scarcity of plants the diff
ficulty OF obtaining full supply and the small.
ness and inferior quality of those that are to be
had, must inevitably cut short The planters hopes
this season.--Danuile Register.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
CHERRY PICTORIAL.

We believe this medicine to be, to an unusual
extent, what it purports to be, a-Remedy;
and from the highly favorable testimonials it has
received, we see no reason to doubt it will prove
largely instrumental in arresting the prevailing
disease and terror OF our climate, Consumption
e mI Lear and distinguished President of the Medi-
cal College at Castleton has bestowed upon the
medicine the highest praise, as a composition Of
rare excellence for the prevention and cure of
hi. formidable type Of disease Burlington
wa Free Press.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

Foul AIR IN WELLS, &c.-The recent occur
renee, by which young man was deprived Of
life, and the great danger others sustained in con-
sequence of deseehding sink, should prompt all
persons ia the pursuit of business, by which their
lives may be similarly periled, to use every neces-
sary precau,ion. 1t is with this spirit that we in
sert the following article from the London Builder
for June 81, 1916:
Foul .9ir in Wells and Cess Pools.-Jno Green
of Sudbury, has been awarded, by the Society OF
Arts and Sciences, for method of purifying
wells, &C.. from the foul air which so often ac-
cumuates in them when long closed, and has not
unfrequenty been destructive Of life. The plan
is simply to throw into the we'll quantity of un-
Stacked lime, which, as soon as it comes in con
tact WITH Tie water, throws up volume of vapor,
driving before it all the deleterious gases, and
rendering in perfectly safe for the workmen to
descend Immediately.
On the night which occurred the fatal scene,
another man having descended sink in differ
ent section of the city, came near losing his life
by similar cause. He was instantly taken out,
however. and recovered by proper apple atoms
being made. Baltimore Sur
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
CONG EESS.
Reported for the Richmond Wing.
WASHINGTON, June lOih.
SENATE.
COMPROMISE BILL.

SENATE.
COMPROMISE BILL.
Mr.. Benton moved to postpone the bill until tito
4th of March, 1851, aud addressed the Senate
until the hour of O'Clock, in rdicule of the COM
promise Bill, and in reply to the speeches by Mr..
Clay. He spoke warmly in favor of getting rid
Of this bill and taking up the California bill sepa-
ratey. He was in favor of Territorial Govern-
ments, after California was admitted. He COM
pared the Compromise Bill, which he said was
compounded of the Douglass Bills, with the dit
ference between young and old DR.. Iownsend's
Sarsaparilla. They both have tho came root, but
the old man had more science. Mr.. Ben,on'e
remarks created laugh throughout their delivery
Messrs. Hale and Dawson followed Mr. b. In
further personal comments upon MIR. Hale's course
in former years. When they concluded,
Mr. Cass obtaiaed the floor; when the Senate
went into Executive Session, and after some time
spent lhereia, adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House met this morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Evans, of Maryland, moved the reconsd-
Grafton of the resolution closing the debate on the
California Message Tomorrow. Motion rejected
The House then went into Committee of .hs
Whole.
Mr. Meade submitted propositions for the al
mission of California, and providing for Terl;.>s-
rial Governments according to the Missouri Co.'s
promise, and distinctly allowing Slavery SoQ.h
Of $50 SOY.
The debate was then continued by Messy,
Bowden, Gentry ,McClernand, Wood ward, az
ton of Tenn, Stevens of Penn. The latter aTs.
Der was on the floor when the Committee ti,s
recess until O'Clock.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
CHARLESTON, S. c., June il-s, P. N.
FROM HAVANA.

ARREST OF TIE AMERICAN CONSUL, sc
The steamer Isabel, Captain Rollins arrived
here to-day from Havana. There are 81 pris.
oners at Havana, volunteers and crew of tbs
Georgia and Sarah Sands. They are being tried
before the Marine Court. The British Consul is
present. The Trial of the American Consu
lrom this it would ssem he has been arrested
has not been concluded. 1t was believed thai
the Captains of the vessels Won be punished
and the others cleared.
The report OF another invasion by men in the
steamer Fanny is incorrect, as the Fanny was al
Key West, bound to New York.
There is no news of any other attemps being
in progress, and nothing else of Importance 10y
the Isabel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
TYsE REVIEWS,

The London Quarterly, Westminster and N.
British Reviews for May, and Blackwood's Ed
nburg Magazine, for April, have been received.
These are valuable works-the frothy publica-
lions of the day sink into insiguiicance when
placed by their side. Address, LEONARD ScorT
& Co, 10 Fulton-st, New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

~ Persons who have Pianos out of order
are requested to notice the advertisement OF }
J. WISE & Brother, Of Baltimore. Their capa.
biIty in their profession is unquestioned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-

Speeches Of Cass and Clay-7he Compromise
Combinations, &c.
Gcueral Cass speaks tomorrow, in the Senate,
on the Compromise, and Mr. Clay will speak
the day after. The bill will be voted upon in
the course of next week. and will pass the Sc
nate beyond doubt. The Senate confirmed no
one in Executive session.
Yours, &C., X
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

HAIL STORM.-We understand q severe
hail storm passed along the South River, above
Waynesborough in this county, a few days ago;
doing considerable damage to the Grain and
Fruit crops in that region.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
CONVENTION CANDIDATES.

AS vet the names of but two gentlemen, Mes
prs SHEFFEY and FuLTz, OF Augusta, are 1or-
mally announced as candidates. Doubtless, O.
theirs will soon be made to take the field, and
the voters will have sspick and choice" from a
mong the various candidates. We do not say
that there any who oppose reform, but we dc
say there are some who would be content will
but very partial change in the organic law,
we cannot too earnestly press upon retormers
the importance Of scrutinizing the opinions OF
those who aspire to seat in Convention ana
ssek after your suffrages, and in making Sc
lection we should lose sight of the man and look
only to his principles. To support man who
shapes his opinions to suit the times does not
COMFORT with our idea of consistency-euch O.
pinions are net the ssfree-will" offering TO the
people, but it is succumbing the will to obtain
the suffrage. Away with such representatives
Perfect unanimity with regard to men, is not
expected, but all can unite on certain men to
secure the triumph of the measures which
we advocate, and by such uniea the reform can
didates will be triumphantly elected. There
can be no mistake in this, if all do their duty.
Having battled long in the cause, we are prepa-
red to make some sacrifice to accomplish the
objects all wish to obtain To this end we lay
aside our preference for men and shall support
hose only who advocate the measures we sus-
tain, and which we hopeto see engraited IN the
new Constitution. We care naught for the cry
Of yaditolism or destrucionast raised by the Con-
scsvatlve reform pariy-if they fear the people
will not do right they can oppose the thorough
reform canddates-it is their duty to do so-but
they will see how small force they can muster
al the polls. That man must be blind who does
not see that defeat-inevitable overwhelming,
awaits the Conservative reformers
THE IRISH RIOTERS.-On Monday last,
4hs Jury, in the case of Curran, rendered YER
dict of "guilty,n and fixed his period of confine-
rent in the Pemtentiary at three years One OF
the remaining eight was then put upon his trial,
which had progressed for some hours, when the
Commonwealth Attorney sought 10 Introduce
some testimony--the statements of Curran-this
was declared iaadmissible by the Judge. With
out this testimony his guilt could not be estab-
lished, and he, and the others were accordingly
discharged from custody.
~ "Loyola," a correspondent from High
1.rd r,nat furnish his name-the rule cannot
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
New ORLEANS Lima &

New ORLEANS, Juno s.
Gen. Lopez appeared this morning before the
District Court, and his examination is lust finish
ed. He has been sent for trial before the Uni
the States Commissioners Bail fixed at sl3,o 900
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

CARPENTERS Carpenters, it is
said by writer in the Alexandria Gazette, are
in demand in that city.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

~ The Hon ROBERT w. BARNwELL has
been appointed by the Governor of South Caro-
lima, Senator in Congress from that State to sup
ply the place made vacant by the death of COL
Elnare.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

ORATOR FooTE is to deliver the
4th of July Grafton at Washington, before the
Washington Monument Society.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
STAUN ON !:
Monday .lxOs'aaimg, jane H.

AN apprentice to learn the Printing business:
"A will be taken at this office. youth Of Ii
IL years Of age, possessing good English edu.
cation and from the country is preferred. June o.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

" We acknowledge the receipt of public
favors from Senators CAss, Mason and the Hon
JAMES MCDOWELL.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17

~ "Loyola," a correspondent from High
land, must furnish his name-the rule canno
- departed from in bis case
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-06-17
From the Wytheville Republican.
THE CONVENTION OF lS29-,3O.

We lay before Our readers list OF the mem
bers of the Convention of 1829-'3O. These are
they that gave to the State our present Constiiu-
ton Upon examination ofthe list, the reader
will find many memorable names. The Conven-
ton was in truth omposed of men of renown;
men of acknowledged ability and talents, and
men of patriotism, and the question is forced
upon our consideration-why was their work So
imperfect? Why did they utterly fail in the
work of reform
Before answering these questions, we will
give the list of members, dividing by the Blue
Ridge-and first, those east Of the mountains.