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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

" If we were to reply to the attacks made
upon us by anonymous scribblers, we would
soon have nothing else TO do. The traveller
who dismounted to throw stones at every puppy
that baiked at him, discovered that he would
not reach the end of his journey il he paid far
Their attention to these little animals he, there
fore concluded to give himself 10 trouble on ac-
count OF their barking, and quietly pursued his
journey-so we shall pursue our own course re,
garlless of the attacks of anonymous scrbblers;
writer's they enot But we must say to the man
who writes from Highland about Col HUNS
Card that he is too high larnt for us. We don't
understand him. If he is grumbling about our
not having published the 'Card,n our reply is,
that we were never requested so to do, either by
Col. Hull or any one for him, and as we select
our own matter for publication, we would like
to know what business that Highland man has
to NEEDLE in our affairs. ''Do you take, kind
sir ?" The 'Friend Of the Churchvile meet
ing" we decline answering, and for the same
reason that a farmer in the Vermont Legislature
declined answering brother member who was
remarkable for nothing but the frothiness of his
productions ''Mr. Speaker, can'treply 10 that
are speech, for it always renches me so terrible
to kick at nothing ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
L0oK OUT FOR yyVMaVrGGNRy.

Some few days ago it was asserted by tho an
ti-reformeIs that the people were all going to
Old Nick, together now, however, it seems,
that they have reversed their decision and are
all coming "bock asin." These Augusta people
must be strange tolk-one thing to-day, ano-
ther o-lnorrow-opposed to a candidate to-day,
in favor of him o-morrow--in favor of the term
tenure Of the Judges to-day, opposed 10 it to-.
morrow, and so on to the end Of the chapter.
Can it be possible that the people of Augusta are
so unstable in their opinions-that they change
about with every "wind OF doctrine" as is now
asserted by some in high places. These re-
marks are induced by the cry of "re-action''
lately gotten up, and which is neacs in this sec
ton, as no doubt it was to most persons. We
believe it is true, that t,ro persons have chang
ed their views in relation TO the tenure of the
1udges-but then, we have heard of as many
who have changed the other way. We suspect
The "re-acton" is about even. Certain it is
many persons, and from various parts Of the
county, with whom we have conversed, know
nothing about this ''re-acton" It's little like
the "'aak sickaess' in the West, "higher up
and when you enquire there, the disease is IN.
known, but it is shigher up"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

The CowARDIcE OF DEsPor1sM,-An Amnri-
can gentleman at Naples, writes US that, on his
arrival there, bis own luggage and that of his
servant was strictly examined by the police
In the trunk there happened to be a free-mason's
apron, which he had brought with him from
the United States, The authorities Immediate.
ly took the alarm, and ordered The traveller TO
depart in twelve hours. He protested against
this order, and by means of his letter of intro
duction, and the influence of the American cf-
liclals resident there, succeeded in obtaining its
revocation. He found, however, that he was
still under Surveillance as well as his servant,
An old man followed him about everywhere.
and ne only satisfaction he could take was, in
walking for hours at time, by which he sue
ceeded in giving the pursuer as much exercise
as he coald possibly endure, and enabled him
earn his weges.-Ere. Post.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
THAT INCONSISTENCY.

| Having been charged, in certain quarters,
with being inconsistent in relation to the
| subiec; of Reform, we make few extracts from
the Augusta Democrat, (since changed to Vim
dicator) of 1915, in order TO vindica1e our own
course. 1t will be SEEM by reference to these
| extracts, that this paper has always been in IA
vor of a thorough reform in the organic law.
One of these extracts is from our pen-the 9TH
ers were written by V. E. GErGER, Esq, then
the editor of the Democrat. After this, what be.
comes Of the charge of Inconsistency? No man
with ''thimbe full OF brains'' will pretend to
assert that controversy of another and entirely
different nature, which took place some few
weeks since, has anything to do with the sub,
| ject OF Constitutional Reform. If our inconsis.
! tency is in opposing NOW, those whom we de-
tended THEN, the charge is childish, and would
resolve itself into demand TO support men and
not nleaseueS-a doctrine all profess to abhor.
From the augusta Democrat, Jaae "a, 1915.
ALTER THE CONSTITUTION.
We look forward with much anxiety to the
call of State Convention. Ii a Convention is
called, and the proper spirit prevails among its
members and guides their action, we think the
people OF Virginia will profit by it, and the in
terests OF the State receive such an impetus as
will render us a happy and prosperous people,
Many changes are desirable many of the arsto-
cratic features of the present Constitution should
be stricken out, and give place TO those better
adapted TO the spirit of our people. The County
Court system should be abolished, or at least
| changed. As it now stands, it is self-cons,i-
tuted and self-creating power, wholly irrespon-
slbe to the people, and can act according to the
dictates OF feeling or the promptinea of selfish
and interested motives. What power can they
not exert, who can they not raise or crush, at
their option A certain family may be put in
the possession Of the judicial power otthe coun-
ty, and exert that power to the furtherance of
any cause or purpose, they may seem fit, and
there is no means of bringing their conduct be-
fore the people, to receive their censure and
condemnation The right of passing Judgment
upon the affairs of men, should be placed in the
hands of those who have the ability, and at the
same time know that they are responsible for
their conduct. We wish to see magistrates e.
lected by the people, and be responsible to them
In a free government there should be no power
above the sovereignty and will of the people
No man should be clad with a power that cam
not be taken from him at the pleasure of his
countrymen, or be enabled to hold an office de-
spite the wishes and desires of the community
in which he resides.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

with unsurpassed ability until he was upwards
Of eighty years Of age Chancellor Kent retained
his great faculties in unsurpassed vi9or, more
than 20 years after his age had excluded him
from the New York bench and there are in the
Senate of the United States, several members of
both parties; in whom the country has the great
est confidence, whose aces exceed the highest
Limit proposed for our judges. The election of
Judges by the people with the privilege of re-
election would guard against all the dangers a.
rising from the decrepitude of age and preserve,
trust for usefulness upon the bench, many Who
would adorn any station, even though seventy
years may have swept over them and have
vhitened their locks with the frost Of as many
winters
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
GREENviLLE, July 20.
AR. Editor,


have heard the discussion which was appoin-
ted TOR this place for Mess STEPHENSON, FuLrz
and sHEEFEY for the reform party, and Mr..
NICHE Ter the anti-reform party. Mr. Ste
phenson, madea clear and satisfactory ennme-
ration OF the questions of reform which he adj
vocates, and pledges himself to maintain, if G.
lec'ed Mr. s. is an intelligent, clear-headed
gentleman, and will make a safe and efficient
representative. He is a thorough reformer, and
made very favorable impression here
MIR, Fultz made the abest and most effective
speech | haze heard. His arguments were un-
answerable. Mr., shcffey spoke in his usually
able and fearless manner, bearing on the stand
ard OF reform most triumphanty.
Mr. Niche advocated his side with zeal and
ability, but it must have been evident to that
gentleman that his views are very unpopular
the people here all seem to be on one side
There was large and respectable auditory and
| ana not hear one man speak in favor of the
anti reform candidates. A.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

CHuRcH IN MOURNING -Preadent Fillmore.
President Fillmore listened to an eloquent ser
mon last Sunday, al st. Johns Church, from the
Rev. Mr.. Butler: chaplain of the Senate, who
preached for DR.. Pine. The interior of the
Church was hung in black, the altar and bible
were also covered, and each pillar had Grape a
round it. The Presidents pew, lined through
ought with black, was vacant for the first
time since March, 1S49. General Taylor
and his family having been regular attendants.
President Fillmore has pew in the Unitarian
Church, at which he has always been regular
attendant Sun
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
PHILADELPHIA, July 10. 1850.

i ne runs OF the great couhagration are still
snou!derine, and have been visited throughout
the day by throngs from all sections of the CITY.
i he clty councils at their session on this al
ter1oon appropriated $4,000 for the relief Of
the sufferers.
Among the bodies at the Greene House, that
OF Ellen Therese, daughter of Laurence Mckee.
has been Identified. Two other children of his
are still missing. Dorothy Hand and Thos. o.
Donoghue have also been identified
Numerous charred trunks and half consumed
bodies of men, women, aud children have been
dug from the ruins to-day There is still how
ever, a great number OF persons missing, as not
less than one hundred have been endured for
at the hospital by their friends.
The scene of the fire is visited by mothers.
fathers, sisters and brothers; in search of some
trace OF lost ones
The amount of losses by our city insurance
companies make a total f$368, 900. The Fire.
mems Association is the sevrrest sufferers their
lose being, 100000. The Franklin, Hand-in.
Hana, and Mutual Insurance Companies each
lost $4,000. Jno Brock, Sons & Co., lose Say
600, but are fully insured. They pledge their
honors that the building contained no powder
Rdeeway & Bndd lose $1o, 1000: Wripht & Ne
phew $40, 600, and DR.. Jayne $40, 900, of Which
halt is insured.
The total loss of real estate is estimated at
100000 and the total loss of real aud person.
al property, 81, 100000.
w, l.. Buchanan, one of those injured, is dv-
ing at the hospital Jesse Gillian, boy 10
years OF age, fell from the window of Hiram
Chester,s dwelling, relative who had him con-
veyed thlther, after removing home. He was
found dead on the pavement in front of the
house.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

THE REGULATION IN REGARD TO THE

THE REGULATION IN REGARD TO THE
VICE PRESIDENT SUCCEEDING TO THE
PRESIDENCY. The 5th clause of the Sd art-
Gle OF the Constitution is as follows:
In case Of the removal of the President from
office, or Of his death, resignation, or nablit,
to discharge the powers aud dntses of said Of
fee, the same shall devolve on the Vice presi-
dent; and the Congress may my law provide
ior the case of removal, death or resignation, or
inability, both OF the President or Vice Plesi-
dent declaring what officer shall then act as
President; and such officer shall act ACCORDINGLY,
until the disability be removed, or President
shall be elected
The act Of Congress of March /, 1902, pro-
rides "lhat in case of removal, death or resia-
nation or inability both OF the President and
Vice President of the U. States, the President
o. the Senate pro tempore, and in case there
shall be no President of the Senate, then the
Speaker of the House of Representatives tor the
time being, act as President offhe United States
until the disability be removed, or President
shall be elected --Rlth Eng
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

Mllard Fillmore, now by the Constitution, Pre-
sdent OF the United States, was born in Summer
Hill, Cayuga county, New York, January 7th,
1900, His father Nathaniel Fillmore, is a farm
er still living in Erie county, New York. Mr.
Fillmore spent four years in carly life, in
working at the clothier's trade, and during that
time devoted his leisure hours to reading and
study. at the age OF nineteen, he attracted the
notice of Judge Wood, Of Cayuea county, who
took him i'll his office. In 1921 he removed to
Buffalo and entered law Office, teaching for his
maintenance until the year 1923, W hen he was
licensed to practice in the Court of Common
Pleas. In 1927 he was admitted All attorney
of the Supreme Court of the State OF New York
In 1929 he was elected member of the As
sernbly from Erie county, and was twice re-elect-
ed He was elected to Congress in the fall Of
1892, and after the expiration of his term re-
sumeG the practice Of his profession. In 1886
he was again sent TO Congress, and subsequent
ly reelected for another term. During this ses-
sion, he was placed at the head of the Commit
tee of Ways and Means. In 1914 he was NOM
mated by the Wing party as their candidate for
Governor. In 1S47 be was elected Comptroller
of the State. in 1913 he was elected Vice Pre-
sdent OF the United States, and on the 9Th Of
March, 1919, ne entered upon the duties OF the
office -D
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.

Some years ago we noticed paragraph point
ing out the singular fact that majority of our
Presidents had left the chair Of State during
their Seth year On reference to authentic doc
uments, we find this true, and now may add
General Taylor to the list The elected Pres-
dents, and their ages on retiring we're as fol-
lows:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

A PoLITIcAL JoKE,--A clerk in the War De
partment died few days ago, and some anx-
ious and expectant wings thought they would
take time by the forelock to recommend a can
didate. they called Immediately upon the
Secretary and after stating their business apollo
gised for calling SO soon after the clerks death
The Secretary blandly assured the gentleman
that apology was necessary for 50 early
a call for the rocoacy uas already filed
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

A BEREAvED MAN.-On board the Griffith on
Lake Erie, near Cleveland, during the recent
burning Of that steamer, there was a party Of
thirty-one Eugllshmen, principally from Cam
brdgeshire. Most of them were intending to
settle in Medina county where they had rela-
tves. 0nly three of the party survive. One of
them, Robert Hail. who was himself saved lost
his mother, his wife, two SONS, two daughters,
two brothers aud two sisters-ten in ALL
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

EXPLOSION We understand a shanty on
the line OF Railroad in Augusta, was blown to
fragments, one day last week, by the accidental
explosion of a key of powder. A little child
was in the sflanty, but it escaped unhurt.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

Among the incidents of the great fire in Phil
adlphia, was the following which is worthy Of
being recorded:
In one of many houses on fire in Front story
street, two children We're to be seen at the Oh
window, with all chances of escape cut off bv
the rapid progress of the flames The poor dis
tracted mother was calling to them from below.
with no possible means of saving them, when y
Mr. Cornell; of New York, and Mr.. Beasly. Of
Lancaster, Pa, rushed to their assistance. by
means OF shed at the rear of the building, I'M
til then unobserved, and succeeded in lowering
them down sofaly to their mothers arms. Be-
lore, however, Mr.. Beasley had time to de-
scend, Fiat part of the building was one mass
OF flames, and he was forced to retreat 10 anoth-
or potion, from whence he escaped by means
OF It rope, which was passed mp to him from be-.
! low. He escaped with no other injury save
| blistered hands.
Such a calamity brings out the nobler as we'll
as the baser traits of human nature. While the
proprietols of some furniture cars personally as
sisted the occupants of houses to remove their
furniture others whose cupidity was excited by
the chance of speculation, demand ed five, ten
and even fifteen dollars load.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

RETIREMENT OF Hon. r. c. WINrHRop.-A
Washington correspondent of the Boston Journ-
al states that Hon. r. c. Winthrop, the Repre-
sentative in Congress from Boston, has deter
mined to retire from the House al the close OF
his present term. Mr.. Winthrop has served
eleyen years as member Of Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

MR.'FIIINoRr is not the youngest President
we have had, as has been stated. Mr.. Polk
was, as the following will show:
James X. Polk, born November ., 1905; in
aueurated March 4, 1915, and was at that time
40 years, a months and days old
Efillard Fillmore took the oath of Office July
10th, 1850, aged so years, months and 5
days, having been born January 7, 1900
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

THE WINNEBAGo INDIANS are troublesome in
Minnesota. The St Paul Chronicle complaints
that some of the settlers had been obliged to
leave the country in consequence of the thefts
committed by this tribe, and threatens, that if a
change for thefbelter does not take place, the In
dians will be LYnched by the while people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

u In the simplicity of our heart we thought
we had right to tell the people of Augusta
how many persons were present at public
meeting in aneighboring town. t6 y It seems,
however, this right would be denied The ad-
vocacy of the lfe-teaure for the Judges is bad e.
nough, but if the anti-reformers favora gag-1aay,
it is worse.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

tJ7 Mr.. Wise has nearly completed his i'm.
nlense balloon. 1t will be large enough to car
~ up some half dozen persons. Wise designs
making an ascension from this city early in Au-
gust.-Lancasterian
l-T Mr.. Wise owes the people of Augusta an
ascension, for which he was paid, several years
ago. The interest is accommodating, Oh, Galphin!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

DECREASE OF THE IRISH POPULATION The
Dublin Evening Post calculates that there has
been decrease of population in Ireland since
1871 by deaths and by emigration to America
and Great Britain, of at least three millions
Several Catholic clereymen all concur in the
statement that there have been few marriages
or births for the last four years.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

MuRpER.-Mr. Woodson K Hall was killed
on Friday last, 4th inst, in Bruce's Hollow in
Albemarle, by a free negro man named William
Goings. Goings Was arrested ON Monday last.
Rich. Euqmiaer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

KossuTF.-The New York Tribune learns
from Count Dembnski that Kossuth intends
coming TO America, as soon as he is permittesl
to leave Turkey; and that forty of the one hun
bred Polish refugees who lately arrived at South
ampton are now OH their way here-the Others
obtained employment in England
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
BALTIMORE. July 10.

DE II IHIUKTl, July w
A SINcuIARLr SUBLIME SPECTACLE In
Washington City, this morning, single clap of
thunder was he;y+s succeeded by a light show
er of rain, shortly afterwards, beautiful rain
bow, which spauned the vault above, appeared
over the Presidents mansion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

The girls in Minnesota are in an awful state of
suspense, there being no minister to tie the
nuptlal knot. One who would take supply OF
blank marriage certificates would make small
fortune.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

Mr.. CALHouN's SpEEcH.-We observe a no.
tee in the Charleston Mercury to the subscrib-
ers to MIR. Calhoun's last speech in the Senate,
Informing them that it is ready for delivery The
price, for the addition on satin printed in gold,
is five dollars copy in ink, two dollars. An
edition printed on vellum paper, in ink, at one
dollar per copy; and in gold at two dollars per
copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
DYING OF JoY.--A New York correspondent

ZINC OF JOF'--A IVeW IoTK correspondent
OF the Philadelphia Inquirer, says:
A sudden death from unexpected joy, occur
red here yesterday. A poor German emigrant
who left the home of his fathers, and ali the
associations OF a long life, to seek the new
world with the view of lettering his fortune, ac-
tually was unable TO bear the shock of seeing
well beloved brother. The moment his ewes
fell on his countenance, his frame was convuIs-
ed-he swooned with joy--sunk and died.
The fond and devoted heart had ceased TO beat.
and its possessor has at last found quetude in
that place where the wicked cease from troub.
ling and The weary are at rest"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

u Sir RoBEaT PEEL, the English Premier,
was killed by fall from his horse, on the 2sth
of June.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22

U Negro suffrage will not be granted in
Ohio, Some twenty-five free negroes petitioned
the Convention now in session in Ohio, for
equal political privileges with the whites.-
The petition was rejected by vote Of rs TO s6
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-22
CINCINNATI, July 10.
The Cholera on the Decl;,1e

The Board of Health report 10 deaths by
cholera, for the "a hours ending noon yesterday,
which shows favorable change. The disease
is also abating throughout the west.