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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
FIR EFF BLACKS.

No one reocrs more than ourselves at the
prospect of radiance in some human way, oil
that incubus, known as the free black population
They are, while with us, cut of their element
Forever marked and severed from the domi-
mating race, their proper elevation can only be
secured by speedy and kind removal to Afri-
ca, or some other locality, where they may be
together and upon no inequality. The welfare
of both races W ould be consulted by such an ar
rangement. Hence we have always hailed with
nnmneled Joy, the success Of African Colonial
ton. This is the proadest plume in the cap of
American philanthrophy No wonder. 1t was
conceived in the rurest spirit of Christianity by
few humble soldiers Of the cross 1t grew INFO
tremendous system. 1t started government
on lis career, the prospect OF which will not
cease until Ethiopia stretches her hands forth
10 COP"
In this connection we are glad to see that a
novel movement is afoot TO transport the free
blacks of our country TO the West Indies. A
letter has been published i'll the Journal Of Com
Commerce from responsible source respeoting
certain representations made by the Ambassa-
doris of the United States at London and Paris
on the subject of slavery 1t appears that the
letter referred 10 above was written at the in
stance of the West India Committee, for the pur-
pose of inquirine whether. if proper arrange
naents were made, it would be possible to induce
the removal Of large number of negroes from
this country to TIE British West Indies. 1t is
said that MIR Lawrence and Mr.. Rives have
given assurances that many of The free blacks
would enaigrate, II given free passage small
grant of land, and facility of naturalization af-
ter short residence. Ii has also been intimat-
ed that in many of the old slave States slave
labor has become SO Improbable that many
proprietors would emancipate their negroes and
transfer them to the British colonies as free sett-
lers, if proper arrangements could be made for
their conveyance and reception.
In view Of these statements, made by the A.
merican Minister, the correspondent says that
arrangements would be readily made in Jamai-
Ca Trinidad and Guiana, for the comfortable
conveyance and settlement of colored persons
from the United States and as regards those
who are at present slaves, it is said to be proba-
BILE that, in order to furnish additional induce
ments to manumit them, the British Govern
ment would sanction an undertaking by the
West India Committee to pay their owners, by
way OF ransom moderate sum, within few
years after their removal.--Zaaesrllle Gazette.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
~ We give the follow ing notice of a speech

EWe give the following notice of speech
made by Mr.. Charles Summer commissioner
of the United States Court in Boston, 10 an abo.
some opinions that would indicate the necessity
of putting the said commissioner in a straight
Jacket We are indebted TO the Boston Herald
for this precious confession Of faith. Fred Doug
lass, Phillips, Thompson, (M. P.,) and the rest
of them, were present, and seemed much edited
and delighted:
"During his harangne, MFR. Summer held in
his hand printed copy OF the fugitive slave
law, bordered with big black mark; and the
factory to paper-makers He mentioned that
he was himself United States commissioner
but at the same lime he could not forget that he
was also A MAN. He would not assist in re-
turning a slave-oh no He cJunseled no vio-
lence, but invoked public opinion TO annul the
law. He wanted it to 60 forth to the world that
no slave hunter could find rest on the soil OF
Massachusetts, and that this law could find no
servants. The slave-h hunter (said he) must not
come into our State /; if he does, let him like the
old Roman exile, feel that he is without root,
fire, Or water! Let him feel the curses of the
witches in Macbeth-sleep neither night nor
day! Let our cities and towns vomit him forth,
never more to give him rest J"
So ii is: this man is a commissioner appoint
ed by Judge Woodbury. to perform sundry duties.
He swears to do so. The fugitive slave law i'm
poses one of these duties, and he will not per-
form it although sworn to do it! What does
Judge Woodbury. say to such subordinate as
this? Will he enforce his own doctrines pro-
pounded to the grand jury; We do not doubt
it, and that MIR. Phllanthropist Summer can
speedily say he is "a man" bat not commits
sioner. We be believe that as soon as Judge
Woodbury. reads this rhodomontade, he will
quietly give him notice to quit:
AGo /; and henceforlh
Be not officer of mne'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
Photographed for the Baltimore SUM-
Deld,yare Election.
WILMINGTON, Del, !

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov 10.
Ross, Democrat, is elected Governor by SO
majority.
Riddle, Democrat, is elected to Congress by
200 majority
The Democrats have a majority of two thirds
ofthe Legislature, and will, of course elect
United States Senator.
So far as heard from all the Democratic ticket,
sheriff, coroner &C., have been chosen.
Avery large vote has been polled.
Second Dispatch.
WILMINGroN, Del, Nov. 10.
Ross. Dem, for Governor, has only IS maio.
rity. Riddle, Dem, for Congress has 1870 majo-
rity.
The Legislature it isbelieved, will elect Jas.
II. Bayard U. S. Senator.
The temperance vote in Newcastle county
was 500, which caused the wing defeat.
New York Election.
New YORK, Nov. 10, P. M.
Twenty-nine counties heard from officially
The result for Governor is still in doubt dis
patch at hand from Albany says Hunt is proba-
bly, elected.
The steamer Empire City sailed to-day with
so passengers for Chagres.
Massachusetts, Election
BosToN, Nov 10.
No chance Tor Governor by the people.
The State Senate will consist of 10 wings and
% Opposition or Coalitionists. In five pre-
cincts there is no choice and two doubtful.
The House as far as heard from, stands, 1853
wings l4s opposition & no choice in 81 towns.
Illinois Election.
CHICAGO, Nov. l3.-The following is the re-
suit of the election held in this State, On Tuesday
the 9Th inst:
For Congress irst Dstrict-W. II. Bissell,
democrat, is elected without opposition.
Second Disrict-Yates, whig, is elected.
Third Distrct-Orlando b. Ficklin, dem., is
elected.
Fourth District-Richard S. Molony, DEM, is
elected.
Fifth District-W. Richardson, dem, elected
by 600 to 800 majority.
Sixth Distinctly Thompson Campbell dem., is
elected by 500 majority over Martin P. Sweet,
wing.
Seventh Disirict-T. L. Harris, dem. elected.
.Neqy York. Election--H,tnt Governor Elect.
New YoRK, Nov. l4.-All Of the counties
have been officially heard from but one, & Hunts
majority is $50. The official vote of that county
cannot vary the above majority much one way or
the other. You may row put it down as GER
tainty that Mr. Hunt is Governor elect Of the
Stats of New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

The opposition made to the Fugitive Slave
Law by the Northern fanatics creates great
doubt whether this law will be faithfully OBJ
served Open resistance has not yet been made
to prevent lis fulflment, though several fugi-
tives have escaped, that might otherwise have
been reclaimed, but for the hardness of the min
listers of Justice TIE execution of the law de-
wolves upon the President, that he will cause
it to be observed when such opposition is bro''
to bear. as demands his Interference we believe;
but, in the meantime what will become OF the
fugitive, and what means this enrolment ofmen
and this banding together of it's opponents? In
this, is there no cause for the South to suspect
treachery? In our opinion, it is idle mockery
to be singing pmans 20 the Union when the
South is openly threatened and told that the law
shall not be enforced. What is there in the I'm
ion worth prasing, if the rights ofall are not re-
spected Is it, in fact, a Union at all! This
state OF things ought not to exist, and good mem
everyv here, North, South, East and West, should
Gerry aloud and spare not"-those persons whose
diabolical hatred to every thing Southern, would
lead hem.to dissolve the Union, rather than re-
main in il as quiet, peaceable and orderly Ctr
zens, must be put down-and, until this is done,
Peace will be a stranger to the Union--the I'm
ion may continue to exist, but it will be as it
volcanic fire were in its bosom, which, at
every moment, was expected 10 bech forth its
horrid flame, wheming all in one common ruin.
Let those persons IN the South, disatfected to-
wards the Compromise, pause, solemnly pause,
and reflect What security have they that better
terms (if the phrase be alowable) will be grant
ed! May not the North complain and cause
the repeal OF more favorable measures, if they
were adopted There is danger ahead.
We venly believe the South will adhere to the
Compromse-let the North act, in like good
faith, and this glorious Union will long remain
a blessing to mankind-but let the North resist
the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law and
that monent the dsath-knsll Of the Union ia
sounded
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

person by the name Of Flanagan, machi-
mist, on Sunday last, after having partaken pref
ty freely of whiskey, endeavored to wade the
Rivanna river in this county, with gun in his
hand, and jug of whiskey hung on his neck. ;
after wading in the water he stumbled and fell,
and being unable to raise himself was drowned.
In an adjoining county on Monday last, there
intoxicated lone of them fell upon the floor, and
the other in endeavorng TO step over his broth
er, fell, struck his head and dslocated his neck,
which caused his death Charlottesville Jcf
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
r. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
S 7 AUN TO NJ
sgEossftsy .Fscs'ssfasS', Me. ks.

LOOK OUT CITIlENS.-We understand
that good deal Of stealing, in small way, is
done in our town. A little Bacon from this,
pair OF Boots from that citizen, ard so on How
much is taken that is never missed, no one
knows. II the Common Council could curtai
some CT the expenses OF the Town, and estab-
ish permanent night watch we have no
doubt the measure would meet with the appro-
val of our people 1t will have to be done be-
fore great while, that's certain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
A CURIOUS EXHIBITION

Is in the course of preparation for the Worlds
Fair, by Mr.. Wyld, NJ. P, the eminent map
engraver. He is constructing huge globe of
Sc feet in diameter, which will be provided with
a convenient mode of ngress and egress; the
different countries of the world will be repe-
scented upon the inEer, and not upon the outer
surface, and the interior will be fitted up with
galleries and staircases so as to enable the vis-
tor to make tour of the world, and visit each
of the countries whose industry or productions
will be displayed in the Great Exhibition
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
From the Woodstock Tenth Legion

Mr.. GATEwooD-Dear Sir: discover from
the reports you have printed and forwarded to
me, that | omitted signing the name of the Pres
dent OF the Valley Turnpike Company, to the
first part, which is the report of the President
and Directors of said Company. very much
regret the omission which must have occurred
in the hurry OF transcribing the reports to be
sent to the Board OF Public Works.
For the information of the readers of the re-
ports, and in justice to the President and Direct
ors, must ask the favor OF you to insert the
above i'll your paper
Respectfully and truly,
Your frient and obedent serv't,
J. S. CALVERT,
Treasurer and Clerk V. r. C.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
A number of citizens of Jefferson county hav,

A number of citizens of Jefferson county have
addressed to Senator Mason letter of thanks
for his speech in that county, and fer his "fidel-
lily to the instructions of the State" Abiding
to the action of Congress, the course of Virginia
and the duty of the Southern States, Mr. NJ,
very properly leaves to Virginia the decision of
her future course, and bows in submission to her
will. This is the true course for every loyal
son Of the Old Dominion to pursue Mr. M 3
letter concludes as follows:
Her (Virginia's) bugle note was sounded to
rally sthe hole South for the maintenance of
OF the constitution, and the preservation Of The
Union, if ii could (cQn) be preserved, and for
their own preservation ii it could not (cannot") }
Unfortunately, her voice was not needed. Meas
ures have been ultimately adopted, directly al
fecting the integrity of those institutions, upon
the sole care OF which, by the States here they
are found, necessarily depends then safety and
welfare. Ii rests with them 10 determine what
remains on theiI part 10 be done to arrest the
progress Of the evil or to redress the wrongs lnat
have been inflicted
These questions, in her own good time, Viz
gina will determine for herself. AS one of her
houored representatives and most devoted sons,
shall occupy whatever position her wisdom
may follow, she will make good and abide by
the emphatic declaration Of her General Assem-
bly,, pronounced in the present year, that "Her
loyalty to the Union is no matter Of empty pro-
ession, 1t is stamped upon every page of her
history. No State has done more to form the
Uniou-none is prepared to do more to perpet-
uate it in the spirit in which it was formed, 4 in
which alone it can be preserved. But, loyal as
she is, and always has been, it were a fatal error
TO suppose that Virginia will ever consent that
that Union to which she has looked as source
of happiness and honor shall be converted into
an instrument of degradation and oppression"
In the confident belief that the final deterpn-
nation of our time honored State SO torcibly ex-
pressed, will find patriotic response in her
many mountains and wales, should the day Of
trial come, subscribe, gentlemen, with great
respect, Your friend and fellow-citizen,
J. NJ MASON.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

ALMOST FIRE.-Yesterday, some one who
had been lighting cigar at LONG s. GE1cER's
stock market, threw an ignited match against
the canvass tackled along the inside of the build
ing, which at once was in full blaze. The
fire was checked by speedy application of wa
ter, and but little injury received -Socramcnto
transcript, Sept. IS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
NEWS FROM THE PLAINS.
TWENTY THOUSAND MEN BEYOND THE
DESERT-CHOLERA DISSEMINATION
INDIAN HOSTILITY

TWENTY THOUSAND MEN BEYOND THE
DESERT-CHOLERA DISSEMINATION !
INDIAN HOSTILITY
The Sacramento Transcript of Sept. 80, con-
tans letter dated at the Great Meadows Hum
boldt River, Sept. -, from Capt. Waldo
He states that he met many who had given
up to die others without food, save the worn-
out horses which had borne them thus far on the
way TO California. Some were living on dead
and putrid horse Hesh-some had died from star
vaton He says he has met very few W no have
any provisions; and nearly all are travelling on
foot their horses and mules havi9o given out.
No one now thinks OF gold-the cry is for bread.
E'The Indians have stolen great number of
the emierants stock, thereby many families have
been lett from four to Six hundred miles from
the settlements, without teams or means OF con-
veyance, and the Indians are daily growing
more hostile and daring. There is scarcely a
day passes, that there are not more or less Skin
mishes between them and the whites.
"Many women on the road with families
Of children, who have lost their husbands by
cholera, and who never " i'll cross the mountains
without aid. have met intelligent packers
who left the Missouri river on the 1st of July
they concur in the statement. that there are vet
twenty thousand back of the Desert Fifteen
thousand OF this number are now destitute of all
kinds of provisions vet the period of the great
eat suffering has not arrived if the suppostion
be correct, that twenty-five thousand are vet
back Of the Sink. 1t will be morally impossible
for ten thousand Of this number 10 reach the
mountains before the commencement of winter:
and the probability is, that they will then find
these mountains covered with snow from five to
twenty feet deep. All remember the fate of the
Bonner party"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
THE VOICE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

The Raleigh Standard rings solemn warning
10 the North, as follows 1t is the voice of Vir-
gina, and, we sincerely believe, Of the whole
South Let the North heed the omen-the fate
of the Union is in the hands OF the North
The South has been driven back, inch by inch,
on this question until she now stands with her
back to the wall. She acquiesces in what has
been done, because she is devoted to the Union
as it ought to be, and because she still hopes
(how faint hope y for better feelings and bet
ter times. She acquiesces also, because she has
heretofore been divided in her own councils, as
to the mode and measure of redress; but she mlH
acquiesce and retreat no longer. This is threat;
1t is fact w hat she has to say to the free
States is this Let the question Of Slavery alone;
take it out and keep it out Of Congress; and re-
spect and enforce the Fugitive Slave Law as II
stands. If not, WE LEAVE YOU! Before
God and man-in the presence of the nations,
and with wise reference TO the interests oil pos
terity-if you fail in this simple act of justice,
THE BONDS WILL BE DISSOLVED! The
Anglo Saxon spirit says it, and the Anglo Saxon
blood will, if necessary, establish and confirm
it. We assume 10 ourselves no right 10 speak
for the State. She will speak for herself at the
proper time; but we have no hesitation in ex-
pressing the opinion that this is the language of a
majority of FIFTY THOUSAND of her citizens
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

The Anthracite Coal Trade was never proba-
bly,, more prosperous then now. Prices are
weekly raising .-Phila. Paper.
Well that is really wonderful! Just before
the election the Nhig papers declared upon their
unsullied honor that the iron and coal trades
were ruined, and that the only way to revive
them was TO elect men to Congress who would
revive the tariff of 1912. 1t seems, however,
that the coal trade is prospecting, and we have
no doubt it will continue in a healthy condition
till the next campaign opens when ii will go TO
"everasting smash" again.-Chambersbw Spu.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

FLOUR INSpECTOR.-DAv1 HEDR1cK, Esq.
Of New Market, editor Of the Valley Democrat,
we learn, has been appointed by Gov. Floyd,
inspector of flour for Winchester. Mr. H. was
practical miller for fifteen years, having COM
menced the business in the twentieth year of
his age.-Varg.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
New CASTLE. Del. Nov. T.

The steamer Telegraph Of the Ericsson line,
which left Philadelphia for Baltimore, at 1 ock,
exploded her boiler about O'Clock, this even
ing, when off this place, scalding, wounding and
killing "a persons.
Some or 6 bodies have drifted ashore; out of
a number blown overheard several we've picked
up and rescued from death.
The Captain and crew are all missing, and
the boat has 1rif'ed about two miles.
Second Daspatch-C. Hogan, passenger, has
just come ashore, and says the cause Of the ex-
ploson is an excess Of steam.
Forty passengers have landed, many badly
wounded. There are 20 still on board. The
Arsenal has been thrown open TO them. and five
physicians have arrived from Wilmington Our
citizens are doing everything for their comfort
Among the wounded are five ladies'.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

The population of Lynchburg is SOIL includ
ing all ages, sexes and colors-being an increase
of ,676 since 1910.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

u The Congress of the United States will
assemble again on the I'd of December. The
Legislature of Virginia meets on the same day.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA..


The undersigned local committee appointed
by The Governor, in conformity with the request
Of the central authority of the Uuited States,
hereby give notice, that in order 10 secure 10 the
State of Virginia her proportion OF the space al
Gifted by the Commissioners OF the Worlds Fair
in London III 1851. ii Is necessary that the COM
mittee i'll Richmond be furnished, as early as
practicable. a complete list OF every thing de-
signed for exhibition, nth the space uhich such
article on articles uilt occupy.
All citizens of Virginia, who feel disposed to
contribute articles for the Fair, are informed that
such should be forwarded TO the committee i'll
Richmond, and whether packed in boxes or
bales, should be put up i'll the neatest style and
so that they can he examined by the committee.
For boxes, planned plank and screws instead OF
nails, should he used where practicable.
Agricultural products should be put up 30 as
10 insure their preservation.
Specimens of The vast mineral wealth Of Vir-
GINA are specially recommended by the com
mttee accompanied by descriptions of the ex-
tent of the deposites, localities, the lines of pub
tic communication, with those completed or pro-
ected, with the price Of agricultural ard miner
al lands contiguous, &c. MAPS and drawings OF
the several State Improvements, as well as mo-
1els machines, specimens of the arts, &c. &c.
~ Persons who intend sending articles will
please inform the committee, and joracard the
articles to Richmond as soon as possible. None
can be received after the 31st December. No
charge for transportation to Richmond can be
paid by the committee; bat there will be no
charge 10 the contributors for forwarding their
articles from Richmond to the Place OF embar-
kation
The Committee trust that the citizens of Wiz
ginia will unite in the effort to have the Old
Dcminion fully and cfeditably represented
They also request Editors throughout the State,
friendly to this object; TO call public attention to
it, and give insertion to the notices OF the COM
rlittee from time to time.
Boxes forwarded to the committee should be
marked "For the Worlds Fair" A particular
description of all articles should accompany
them, specifying the name OF the maker or con-
tributor, his residence &c.
VIM. H Richardson, Chas. S. Morgan,
R. B. Haxall, R. B. Gooch,
Chas. Carter Lee, Hall Nelson,
Caleb Jones, Edwin Robinson,
Jos. R. Anderson, John A. Belvin,
c. @. Tonpkins, George Watt,
John Bosher, w H. Powers,
Thos. Tyrer,
Henry Exall, Local Committee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18
FREE NEGROES.

What will the people Of Augusta do in refer.
ence to tie matter that is being addressed to
their intelligence by the Agent of the American
Colonization society-the removal of the Free
Negroes Patriotism as well as interest re-
quires that something be done. We are in
formed by the agent that many Of the free col
oled population are disposed to emigrate to their
mother country, bat they want encouragement,
and lack the means to go to country where
they would be really free. Cannot some method
be devised BY vhich the wishes Of these people
may be CARRIE! out ? If the Convention will en-
graft upon the new Constitution clause pro-
hibting the manunlission Of any more slaves in
Virginia, unless the owner provides for their re-
movai from the Commonwealth they will con-
fer a lasting benefit upon the Old Dominion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-11-18

" The Hon. JAMES MCDOWELL will please
accept our thanks fora copy of his Speech on
the Wilmot Proyiso.