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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
SENATOR MASON.

The reelection of this gentleman to the U. S.
Senate for Fix years from the 4th Of March next,
is but AZ act of justice done to faithful public
servant, that Virginia Legislature could not
do otherwise than render. 1t is true some dis
satisfaction was felt al the course of the honora.
BILE Senator in relation to the Compromise Bills;
bat, at the same time, those Of bis political
friends Tho expressed such dissatisfaction, lost
sigh. of the fact that he was bound by the in
sruc.ions of his Legislature, repeated through
three consecutive sessions and az soon as this
fact was remembered, with one accord, they
rallied to his support Democratic Virginia could
not strike down an eminent public servant for
obeying her voice, hence Nj. MASON received,
as he ought to have received, the entire vote of
the Democratic party in both Houses Of the Leg
isla,ure, and his triumph is complete. We can
safely say that there is not a Democrat in Au-
gusta who is not rejoiced at TIE reelection Of
the distinguished Senator.
1t was not expected that the representatives
from Augusta would vote for Mr. Mason, and
those of them who did vote, recorded their voice
against him. They can hardly complain if the
Democrats, hereafter do not support them, as
they have not even respected the wishes Of the
Democratic party, Notwithstanding, at least one
Of The number owes bis election to Democratic
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
MULTIPLICATION IN VERMONT.

The Legislature Of this State has passed a law
rullif ying the Fugitive Slave Bill and extending
to the fugitive the benefit Of habses corpus. By
this law it is made the duty OF States Attor-
neys to use every means afforded them by the
laws and constitution of Vermont to procure the
acquitt1l of fugitives that may be arrested under
the recent act of Congress Judicial and execu-
tive officers are to give notice to the Attorneys
vhen they know of an arrest, that they (the At
torneys) may take the steps necessary to secure
the rights of the fugitive. This is the most in
famous law ever enacted. 1t is nothing more
nor less than !egalising THEFT, and saying to
the owner Of a iugitiye-you shall NOT have
your property Is it not time ior the South to
awaken to what is her true policy-Non~1nter-
course ? 1t must come 10 this, and the sooner
the Southern States take action on the subject
the better The military force at Charleston
S. c., we understand, has been increased by the
President would it not be well for this func
tionary to send on a regiment or two to Yer
mont? Will the President dare to interpose
his high power to prevent Secession in South
Carolina, while Rebellion is, rampant in Yer
mont? We shall see.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
NON-.INTERCOURSE.

A meeting ola portion of the citizens of
Richmond was held at Bosher's Hall, on the 9th
inst, Ito devise some active and efficient mea-
sure to guard against Northern aggression"
series of resolutions were passed, and many
stringent provisions adopted, viz:
broeues of negro wear-no ready-made cloth
ing-no carriage, buggy, harness, brides, sad
dies, ploughs and axes, of Northern manufac-
lure; but to buy all such articles of Southern
manufacture or import them, in preference to
similar articles from the North. The provisions
also state and suggest the propriety of encourag-
ing no merchant, mechanic, preacher, and
teacher, and employing no vessel owned by
Northern man Or manned by Northern crew,
&c.,-to subscribe to no Northern newspaper
and TO support no Southern one, unless they
stand up manfully for Southern rights. That's
the doctrine, though we are apprehensive, that
in Virginia, there are men who love the almieh-
,y dollar more than they do their country! II
there be such, let them be marked. The only
bond by which the Union is now held together
is the Fugitive Slave Law--repeal that and the
Union is gone! Do not Southern men know
this? Why, then, will they not insist, nay de-
mand of the North compliance, on their part,
with the terms of the compact? The South does
not, and never has, interfered with Northern
rights, and we should love to know from whence
the North acquired the right to lord it over the
South
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
A FIRE COMPANY.

Who would not like 10 see an efficient Fire
Company in Sta union ? Is not such ali organ-
zaton much needed If fire were to break
out in our town, where is the Fire apparatus,
and who understands its management We
understand that the town has recently been fur
nished with supply of Hose, and that it is still
lying in a coil as when received--no one knows
how it will work. Would this Hose be Of any
service if a fire were to occur +! Now what do
our citizens think of forming an effective, ener-
getc Fire Company, and will not the property
holders, who are more interested in its forma-
ton than others, encourage and aid in the
raising Of such a company. 1t is shame that
a town the size of Staunton has not in its midst
an effective and we'll organized corps, trained
and disciplined TO war against the destructive
element What are all cur implements for ex-
tinguishing fire worth, if men are not expert in
their use-besides, it would be great advantage
to our water works to lave them worked with at
least once month. Who favors the formation
Of a Fire Company! Better do it than wish it
had been DONE Another advantage would be
derived from the forming of such company
there would not be so many managers at fire.
Our remarks are intended for the best, and we
would be glad to see the suggestion made, acted
UDon
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
ABOUT THE INDIANS.

A party Of five Indians, said to be from Mex
leo, flour males and a female,) under the con.
duct Of two white men, gave wild exhibition
in our streets, on Thursday and Friday evenings
last, by dashing through them, on horseback,
occasionally giving the war-whoop of their
tribe AT night they gave performance repre-
renting some of the customs ofthe Indians. The
performance was well received. The boys were
delighted and pursued the Indians with untirng
energy while on the streets, and the people
generally turned out to witness the novel scene.
The streets were crowded for a time, and the
''litle shaver" who missed sight of the In.
dians conceived himself to be peculiarly uufor-
tunatc.
Mr.. Valdez has taken Daguerreotypes Of
these Indians which can be seen at his room in
the Virginia Hotel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
FROM CALIFORNIA.

The U. S. Mail steamship Georgia, arrived at
New York on the 7th inst. The Georgia brings
over $50 passengers, anc One Million Dollars IN
gold dust, and 500, 900 in freight
The Steamer Empire City arrived at N. York
Oh the 9Th inst. She brings about Three Mill
ions of Dollars worth of gold dust, and 325 pas
sengers. The cholera was prevailing to an a.
farming extent in Jamaica. At Kingston and
Port Royal over 5000 deaths had occurred since
the breaking out Of this dreadful scourge. 1t
was also committing fearful ravages at Sacra-
mento City. list of the deaths is published in
the Transcript and Bulletin, copies OF which pa
pers we have received Among the number OF
deaths we notice the name Of JAMES T. SHIP,
Esq, Of Madison, gentleman we'll known TO
many * our peopls.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
HON. GEORGE W. HOPKINS.
IN Example TO The Youth pf Ft1gi9 ais


The gentleman whose name IS at tn, head of
this article has beer chosen speaker Of. the House
OF Delegates. A little upwards of @enty years
ago, he emigrated tit may be that all his world
ly effects were tied up in cotton handkerchief
while he wended his way on foo to the West to
seek his fortune) from his native county, Pow
ha!an we believe, and settled in Washington
county as teacher OF youth and while acting
in this capacity he prepared himself for the
practice OF the law land removed to Russell coun-
ty; and soon commenced practicing his profess
sion in Russell, Scott, Lee and Washington coun-
ties, where his talents and persevering industry
soon gave him RESPECTABLE practice and prom
inent place in the affections of the people. In
few years afterwards he was elected 10 repre-
sent Russell counfy in the House of Delegates.
In 1885, he was elected 10 Congress- by upwards
OF 1000 ajordy over John II. Fulton Esq,
(who, prevlol is to his vote to restore the depos-
ties to the L. S Bank af1r they had been re-
moved by Gen. jackson. the most popular
man in the SOUTHWEST Col. Hopkins was
elected 10 Congress for seven successive terms,
and WAS then appointed Minister to Portugal by
the late President Polk Some time last winter
he returned to the United States and settled in
Abingdon in April he was elected TO the House
q Delegates for Washington county, and in
August elected to seat in the Reform Conven-
ton. He is now elected 10 the chair once occu-
pied by Patrick Henry, and well may he be
proud of the election to which he has attained
By his perseverance, in early life, his integrity
and his talents He is man of fine figure and
commanding personal appearance and altho'
his head is quite grey, we would not Judge him
to be City years of age.
Col. Hopkins is a brother of Henry l.. Hopkins
the Speaker of the House of Delegates for the
last two years.--Je,Defsoni
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
A MOVING DAY.

Monday last, was mouing day in our town,
not SO much among the population, as among
the Landlords, who were taking possession of
their respective Hotels. We will not particular.
ize-all will agree that it was moving day; if,
in fact, it was not a moving week for, at the
time Of writing this paragraph, Thursday some
articles are being moved either from or to one of
the Hotels. Well, the proprietors need a little
rest, and we will not annoy them further, than
to say, we wish the new proprietor Of the "Vir
ginia Hotel" Mr.. ]. A. McCLuNG) and The
new proprietor of the "Eagle,' (Mr. Jos. N.
WooDwARD) may have their houses as we'll fill
ed with customers, as they are able to furnish
them with good eating.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
THE FOREST BURIAL.

Rest thee, loved one we have laid thee
Where the wild wood maketh. siehs;
Tears perfume the bed we made thee,
Where the wihered foliage lies.
Distant from thy native dwelling,
Where we chaunt thy requiem
Few the hearts with sadness swelling,
Few TO join the funeral hymn.
On the morrow we must leave thee,
Lonely in thy woodland grave,
Where the vine tomb shall weave thee,
Creeping where the branches wave.
All thy love! let nature breathe it,
When the vernal hours return---
Write thy name with flowers, and wreathe j
Round thy lonely forest urn.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

Green B Samuels, Esq, of Shenandoah, was
yesterday unanimously elected by the General
Assembly, Judge of the Rockingham District,
and worthy successor of the lamented Judge
Daniel Smith. Mr.. Samuels is so universally
and fayorably known, that it is supererogation TO
dwell on his high merits. Once an honored
representative of his noble District in Congress,
member of the present State Reform Conven-
ton, leading member of the bar, beloved for
his lofty integrity, he has proved himself to pos.
sess abilities and virtues that fit him for any
station. His appointment TO new and respon-
sible position will be universally approved
Enquirer Of the 10Th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

70 George w. Hopkins, Esq having been
elected Speaker of the House of Delegates, has
rendered his resignation, as member of the
State Reform Convention, to its President,
Judge Mason; who has issued writ OF
election TO the Washington District to supply
the vacancy. The election will be held on
Monday, tho ed December.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
r. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
S TAUNT ON :
.iz0ssdvy .yz0s'MiAg, Fec. 16.
CORRECTIONAL most provoking error wa

CORRECTIONAL most provoking error was
made, last week, in the advertisement of Mes
sls. WHITE & Co., headed "Hsuling." Instead
of saying for them, as the manuscript read
Tires Hundred Barrels of Wouy-they were
made to say Three Thousand We regret that
tie blunder occurred, and thus publicly correct
Il, becsase an apology is due them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
A CoRONER,s INQUEST

YVES held, on Sunday morning, over the body
of anderson, colored man, the property Of
Col. James Crawford, who was found dead, a.
bout three. quarters ola mile from town, i'll the
road leading to Waynesborough. The verdict
of the jury was-that he came to his death by a
fall from Cart, which he was driving, a wheel
passing over his head, fracturing the skull, while
in state of intoxication.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

A man who uses prolane language in his con-
versation, no matter how we'll educated he may
be, is like fellow no has new suit of clothes
on with dirty shirt 1t spols conversation,
profanity does and makes il nanseating, where
it might be pleasant and agreeable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
STATE STUDENT TO EMORY AND HENRY
COLLEGE.

On Saturday last, the School Commissioners e.
lected HENRY L. Hoover, "a son of the Rev. Jesse
Hoover, dec, as State Student to this Institution
from the County of Augusta. From what we
hear of the qualifications, circumstances, &C.,
of young Mr. Hoover, the selection is as good a
one as could have been made.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

% The proceedings of Congress thus far pos
sess but little interest. Mr.. GIDD1NGs, during a
debate on the proposition to refer the President
Message to the several standing committees,
took occasion to attack the President, and said
the freemen of the North would resist lha fug-
tive slave law to the death. That law, he said
"reouires them to do worse than murder.n But
little notice was taken of this black-hearted abo-
Zionist
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL.

Wednesday, upon the announcement Of tho
Committees in the Senate, Mr.. CAss, at his res
quest was excused from serving as Chairman of
the Committee on Foreign Relations, and Mr..
FooTE became Chairman. Mr.. Dickinson de,
clinine 10 act as Chairman of the Committee of
Finance, that post fell to the lot d Dir. HUNTER,
of Virginia. Dispatch
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

70 From the Richmond Daily Dispatch, Of
Thursday, we learn that the citizens of Rich.
mond refused, on Tuesday, to subscribe $780,
coo TO the extension of the Virginia Central Rail
road to Covington, by a vote of 272 for, to a2s
against the subscription. The same paper states
that meeting Of the friends of this improve
ment was held on Tuesday night, and that Mr..
John M. Bolts addressed the meeting,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

Richie CouNrY.-Accordng to the returns of
Deputy Marshal Harris, the population of this
county amounts to only 3, 9O2 souls, Of whom
sicteen are slaves.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

ur The Hon. HENRY S. FooTE, will please
accept our thanks for bound copy Of the Pat.
ent Office Report for 1s4s-50.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

~ The North British Review for Novem Der
and Holden's Dollar Magazine for January, 1851
has been received.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

SELLING LIQUOR TO MISUNDERSTANDING the
resolutions offered in the House of Delegates on
Wednesday week; was one by Mr.. Dorman, in
favor of amending the license law for the sale
Of ardent spirits, so that any person obtaining
license be required 10 make oath that they will
not sell, or allow any person in their employ to
sell, spirituous liquors to slaves or free negroes
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR.

JOHN M. DANIEL, Esq, Democrat, editor of
the Richmond Examiner, was elected by the
Legislature, on Tuesday last, Councillor, in place
of R. T. Daniel, Esq, Wing.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

W The Senate of Virginia has adjourned I'M
I'll the 9Th Of January, 1851.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16

HEIGHT OF CHARlTY-Unlacinga young Ia
dy's corset to euabls her to sueese,~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-12-16
VOTE IN THE SENATE.

For James M. Musoa-Messrs. Dennis,
Speaker Rives, Woods, Homer, Barbee, Car
lie, Daniel, Darlington, IsbelI, Pitts, Shackle-
ford, Opie, Tate, French, Tribe, Deneale, Gran
than, Edmiston, Cowan, Thompson, Of D.. Cat
lett, Amber, Layue and West-24.
For G. ", Sun.ners-Messrs. 1arnsr, I hon-
as and Ward-3-lThe names of the Wings are
in Italics
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-12-11
NORTH CAROLINA MINERALS.

That the Mineral kingdom of North Caro-.
lima is very rich and ,alusbe, was long since
demonstrated by the Geological researches
Of Professors Mitchell and o instead. Their
discoveries mainly led TO all the developments
which have yet been made aud to the es.
tabIlshment OF such mining operation as We
have among us. But il has been some years
since their labors in this field terminated !;
and we have never doubted hut that closer
and more particular surveys than they were
enabled to make, would result in exhibitions
OF treasures ~hich would as,ouish the people
Of the State.
| 1t does no, tell very well for US, tina, while
We have neglected this field Of enterprise and
Of wealth, csp als,s in other States are tulns
! ipg attention to it, and exploring our 49,
ern Mineral region. Yet such, we are IN
formed, is the fact. There has been geol.
ogist Of some distinction, by the name of
Dewey, for the last two years employed in
procuring specimens OF the various MINER.
AIS which are scattered in such rich pro.
fusion throughout The counties OF Rocking
ham, Stokes, Forsyth, Sur,y. Rowan and
Gu,lford. lie is said TO be an intelligent, in.
duslrious and persevering man, as almost all
Yankees are, and has succeeded IN getting
together an immense quantity OF rich and
beautiful specimens Marble, Coal, Lime,
Iron, Soa pslone, Porphyry, Serpentine, with
Chslcedony, Jasper, aud many other pre-,
cious Stones, all Of which he has sent for.
ward 10 his employers in the North.
We learn that i, was but The other day
that wagon was sen, To Danville with large
quantity of specimens, to be there shipped on
the Dan and Roanoke rivers 10 G aston, thence
by Railroad; md Iha. this gentle man has al.
ready paid or deposited about $500 freight
on The minerals he has sent from the State, ,
How little do our own people know Of the
great abundance of our resources Indeed,
how would their curiosity be awakened, could
they but see the specimens procured by this
Geolocist, and sent on, of the State. Weap'
prehend it vii! he found lha, no State in the
and amoun, of its Mineral treasures, as We
are certain that hardly any other people on
the face ol the globe would allow them to re
main unproduclive and reposing on the SUI.
face or in the bowels Of the earth.
If we can succeed in arousing a proper de.
pree Of interest in the Industrial Convention
; proposed to be held in thus City during the
coming winter, we have no doubt that ouI
Miners have il in their power TO produce sui
! 6ciently rich and varied specimens Of miner
. al wealth TO a,,r-cnIeplion TO this now dor
man, source Of u v, and lead to lis Do
. vslopmen. and pro s employ mens-- Rd
leigh Time"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-12-11

| am not afraid Of pubic sen,men, in New
England. That noble people have made tor
many sacrifices for the preservation of IN
Unlon TO hesitate in fulfilling their duty ,c
The u'iermos, point. Ii will be remembered
tina, the South do not seek to force slavery
upon the North. They only ask that il ma
be protected within their own limits.
II the question presented were 10 be the
restoration Of slavery IN Peunsy lvans, |
would oppose il with all the energy that
possess. Ifthere has been an undue excite.
men' ~ the South upon this question il ought
10 be remembered that with them il is q
practical question; with us il is specula.
i've theory. Let US meet our southern
friends in candor and good faith /; and lei Us
IN peace, as We have done in war, prefer
their fellowship to the ofhcous interference
Of foreign nations.
canno, conclude without paying tribute
Of thanks 10 those Distinguished statesmen
who have recently stood by the Union and
the Constitution in The hour Uf peril. They
have been its friends when it wanted friends
Amougs, such men as Clay, Webster, Cass,
Foo,e, and their associates, it would be in.
vldIous to discriminate. A portion Of the
people Of Massachusetts have threatened to
throw overheard their most distinguished
c,izen-a man who does more honor 10 their
Stale than ever the State can do honor TO
him. should regret it; but whenever
Massachusetts shall discard Daniel Webster,
the raion is ready 10 receive him. The
snme remark is applicable 10 the galon,
Foore, Of Mississippi. He is now fighting a
glorious battle for his country; and if MIS-.
sissippi does not know his value, and is vii.
ling to dlsown one of her nobssl sons, he
will find refuge in the affection and esteem
Of the people Of The Uuied States.
Let Us be tue to ourselves and to our
country, and oil will be well. The people of
the United States are attached to the Union.
in this sentiment. A large majority of both
houses Of Congress respond TO he same
The value of the Union is known and iel,-
it must sLd ~iIl be preserved. The cord
which unites the Saies together is elastic /; it
may be stretched bot il will be rebound and
unite the glorious bunch Of iscgo,s together by
a stronger bond than ever.
You ask me II remember any instance in which
roiorcd man has been delivered to his cisi mant,
and IN which have reason TO believe he had been
adludged to be slave contrary TO the truth Of the
case. I answer yon very frankly and freely, that
I never hare thanks 10 the humane interference
Of that socieiy which was established under the au
spicrs Of Benjamin Franklin and aid. By the zeal
and talents oi such men as William Lewis William
Rawle. Jared lngersoll. John Sergeant, and others
and with thanks to those upright, impartial, and in
dependent judges by when the rights of the parties
were finally determined. Very truly yours.
DAVID PAUL BROWN.
TO JosIAH RANDALL &c.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-12-11


Ny oprnion will be frankly expressed upon
the leading subjects Of legislation; and if,
which, do no, anticipate, act should pass
the tao houses OF Congress Itch should ap.
pear TO me uncon,tIiulonal, or on encroach.
men, On the JUS, powers { o,he' departments,
or with PROVISIONS hastily adopted, and likely
to produce consequences i';ur,o's end uniore'
seen, should not shrink ,5Nn he duty of 'e
turning i, to you, with al ess.us, for your
further consideration. s"d the due per-
iormance Of these com ~ onal obligations
both my respcc, for III II eisla,ue aud my
sense Of proprie,y will restrain ue from any
a,,e,np, TO control or influence your proceed
iogs, with you is the power. tho honor, and
the responsibility of the legislation o,lhe couu.
try.
The Government Of the Uoi,ed Safes 10 a
limited Government. Il is con6nea to the
nuaac,se Of fpowersexpressly' granted ind spch
others a. may be necessary for carrSiE lsI0Uk
powers into eiiec, and j. is :, oil ssnes an