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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
A SIGNIFICANT FACT.

1t is fact showing the feeling OF the South
at the present lime, that every moderate paper
in favor OF the recent peace measures, which has
spoken ON the subject OF the Fugitive Slave Law
declares that unless that law is complied will
in the North, the whole OF the slave States will
unite in the adoption Of the most stringent and
Der this is the language of that portion of the
Southern press that now openly assails The ad.
vocates OF Disunion, and is battling for the con.
tedsracy Of States as ii exists at the present mo-
neutrality-suspicious.,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

THE VIRGINIA HOTEL-Tb;, extensive
establishment has been purchased by Mr.. JAS
A,tMcCLuNc, the owner and proprietor Of the
"Eagle," for the sum of SIC, 900, and, we under
stand, will take possession on the 1st Of Decem-
Der next MIR. J.. N. WoopwARs has purchased
the Eagle Hotel, at $4,000, and takes possession
also on the 1st of December.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
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DIED, on the 18th inst, at the residence
her father, in Spring Hill, Augusta county, Nj
SARAH J. c. SMITH, aged Is years, 9 months an
l l days. The deceased leaves husband, o.
child, and numerous friends to mourn their los
DIED, at the residence of her husband.
Highland county, Virginia, FRANCES ERvls
consort of William IRVINE, in the seth yea
her age.
DIED, on Wednesday last, at his reside.
near this place, Mr.. HENRY HAKTMAN, aseo b.,
wards Of so yeara,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.


The people, the only source Of legitimate
power.
The absolute and lasting severance of Church
and STATE.
The u"ion, a confederacy, compact, neither a
consolidation nor Capitalization.
The Constitu of The Union, a special writ
ten grant of power limited and definite.
The civil, paramount TO the military power.
The representative 10 obey The instructions oil
his constituents.
Elections free, and suffrage universal
No hereditary Office, nor order nor title.
No taxation beyond the public wants
No national debt, if possible.
No costly splendor of admin istration.
No prescription OF opinion, nor of public dis
cussion.
No unnecess.ry Interference with indiyidu-
al conduct, property or speech.
No favored classes, and no monopolies.
No public monies expended, except by war
rant OF special appropriation.
No mysteries of government inaccessible to
the public eye.
Public compensation for public services sala-
ries, moderate, and perva ling economy.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Had the above great principles been strictly
carried out, the country would not now be in
voved in difficulty and danger.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
MARRIE ED,

In this place, on Wednesday the 2sd inst, by
the Rev 7; T. Caslleman, PIERCE CRosBY, Of
the U. S. Navy, to MATILDA s., eldest daughter
of John G. Bow,er, Esq.
In this city, on the LIST inst, by the Rev. DR..
Gray, JACOB KENNEDY, Esq: to Miss ELLEN H.,
daughter OF DR.. S. Gilbert, of New Orleans.
Memphis (Tenm) Eagle.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev Enoch Thomas,
of Randolph, Mr. w. L. Brown, of Pocahontas
10 Miss CHRISTINA, daughter of DR.. Bosworth, OF
Beverly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

POPULATION OF AUGUsTA-By the re-
turns OF the Assistant Marshals, the population
of th. county is ascerained to be 24,64s-5,-
o5s OF whom, are slaves. In 1910, The popula
ton was fraction nader 90, ooo-increase in
ton years, 5000, nearly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

VERMONT ELECTION OF U. S. SENATOR On
Thursday last, the Legislature Of Vermont, OIL
Joint ballot, elected Hon. Solomon Foot, of Rut-
land, U. S. Senator, in place of Mr.. Phelps,
whose term expires on the An of March, 1851.
He received ia out of 22O votes. Mr.. Fool
was candidate for Clerk Of The U. S. House OF
REPRESENTATIVES last winter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
F. J. ALFRED, EDITOR.
sTAUNTON:
.zs0Mdssy .Vzorssjass, Oct. 2s.

MONTGOMERY HALL.-A portion 1900
acres; including the mansion house and other
builIiings,) Of this fine estate, the residence of
he late JoHs II. Pr7ros, Esq, was sold, last
week, al $40 per acr.. Mr.. THos. SAUMATE,
purchaser
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

ELECTION OF JUDGES AT ihr recent e.
lection in Pennsy lvania, il was decided by Il
large majority that hereafter Judges shall be e.
Iec;ed by the g ,ple OF that State.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
CATHOLIC CHURCH,

'NHOsE who have not, as yet, paid their sub
l. scrlptions to the above Establishment, will
be called on during the week by the
REV. d. DOWNEY, Pastor.
October 2S, 1850
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28
LIBERIA COFFEE.

We were presented 10y Professor George E.
Dabney, OF Washington College, with a speci-
men of Liberia coffee, sent to him by Samuel
Harris, who emigrated to that country some 3
or years since. The grains are the largest we
have ever seen, and of a rich yellow colour. We
enjoyed dish OF coffee, made Of it. it has a fine
pleasant favour, and is much better than most
of the coffee broueht 10 this market, and, we
think equal 10 The very best.
This is but another Indictment 10 The colour
cd man, 10 be taken inio connection with the
many lacls already known 10 him, why he
shopll emigrale 10 that country. But this, i'm
portant as it may seem, III a pecuniary point OF
view. is scarce worthy of consideration, when
we take into view liberty and Independence
There The coloured man enjoys rights and privi-
leees, which he cannot enjoy in any other coull-
try There he is independent. There he ..as a
voice il, making The laws hy which he is 10 be
governed Surely, this is The most important of
all considerations, 10 the culoured man, and
should stimulate him 10 the utmost, 10 secure
that important end So soon as the colouieu
man lands upon the shores of Liberia, he has
liberty! He is free He is independent! In
short; he can say, sthis is mig own, my native
land ~ Indeed, il has been matter of SUI
prise 10 u.s. that The free coloured population of
This county; (when in fact, their condition is but
little better tan that OF the aclnal slave,) are SO
unwilling to accept of The liberal offer which is
made by the Colonization Society. No induce
ment, we are told, could delsrmine SAM HARRIS
TO return 10 This country again. He has tasted
of the sweets OF Liberty and Equality, and that
is beyond all price.-Talley Star.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

% The Superior Court commences its se.
sion i'll This place on The Is, day of November
There are two candidates for the Feniteniary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-10-28

V Passing oyerthe proceedings of several
da, in the Convention, because our correspond
ent has given condensed account of them, we
publish, us the most important, the sPan of Pro-
ceedlng,' as reported by the committee Of thir-
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27
/, rlgsCsstppt GrRoER,
VERY SATURDAY MORNING
MN N. MONTGOMERY.
-. op SUBSCRIPTION.

,.lI.,, 4 year, if pad within one
q 'o''l NJ time Of subscribing. If not
.s;s WI IN. M time, FIVE dollars a year will
I, ADVERTISING, JOB WORK, &c.
" l..m.D,s inserted at one dollar per
I'tssa,'Ili Y Y" Ines, or less, for the first in
N M XIV cents for each subsequent one.
la,",s ias" sent in without the number
IN. beng specifics, will Rs published e
( Usrsonal nature, whenever ad-
sIl b charged At the rate of two
!, " sts,g .erl lines, each insertion.
l;.,l Y circulars or public addresses, for
.,SoIindiyidual persons or companies,
'..'S,red as advertisements, and at the
'...aos ''", Candidates--For State and Dis
.sln tIO; County Offices, $S. The fee
nv, d every case,
"A Eork must be paid for on delivery,
" Il .sttors must be paid, or they will
,ludsd to.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27

M. Noah says The circulation OF the
Bible, without note or comment, throughout
the world, has been one Of the greatest bless
ings bestowed on man. It has taught him
true knowledge of God and the performance
of his own duties. 1t is his great consolation,
and properly understood, his greater hope OF
an hereafter.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27

ThehippopOtamus now exhibtingin Regents
Park lives on pOrridge made Of milk and Indian
corn, and lays its head when asleep on a stuff
ed sack. 1t obsys the voice Of its keeper
who very nffectiOnateIy sleeps by its side =
Professor Owen has published very interest
ing report on the habits of this animal.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27

THEREBY HANGS NO TAII.-The last Comet
reported in our armament by the star-gazers,
is said to be destitute Of caudal appendage. A
comet without tail! A romance has fled
from it's name; it's occupations gone; it is no
longer tell.tale messenger Of fate, to fright
the land from its prOpriety. It is decidedly a
disreputable comet.-Pic.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27

Look not mournfully into the past IL cans
ncs return; wisely imprOvetho present, j is
thine; 90 forth to meet the Ohadowy future with
out fear and with manly heart.
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-07-27

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Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
THE LATE PRESCRIPTION

The following brief communication presents Il
very forcibe view of the evil results of the prn-
ciple of party prescription lately acted upon by
the General Assembly The writer is gentle
man of long experience and practical wisdom:
Reflection upon the consequences which may be ex-
pected from the exercise of that ntoerant par
y spirit which has been displayed by majority Of the
present Legislature, in the electment from office of
OF their most faithful and able public officers, for fault
,ohateuer, except their being said to belong the Wing
party induces to trouble you with my opinions there
When it is seen that not even due regard for the
public interest, and long and faithful service of high
y talented public officer, during all which time the
tongue of envy has dared to whisper word to his
prejudice, afford security against the recklessness of
party spirit las in the of James E. Heath, elected
from office after faithful service Of upwards of thirty
years, and when, in great measure, dependent his
office for support may we'll be asked aohdt honest
man, with any feeling of self respect set any value
upon office which he hold only by timd base
subservency to his party and only long that party
may be in the majorty7
If the public expect be well and faithfully served by
those in their employment, the tenure of office ought to
be for so long the officer is capable and faithful
his duties and when such dies, his death should
regretted public loss and his place should be sup
piled by one brought up under him, if such there
is as best understanding how those duties are to be
performed,
Under course like this, young of ability and of
honorable principles might be found willing qualify
themselves for public employment, assured of COM
Portable support, so long they should merit it.
Deploring the evil consequences to be apprehended
from the example lately set by legislature, the
case above referred to- unless shall be speedily rebuked
by such of their constituents altogether acuat
ed by blind party zeal Ipray you give publicity
the opinion of one who wishes we'll to the cause of
FIDELITY.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
THE LEGISLATURE

In the HOUSE OF DELEGATES yesterday, Mr. MAYO
according order presented bill to amend the charter
Of the city OF Richmond, and for other purposes.
On Mr. WILLS motion, the committee of PROPOSE.
tons and Grievances instructed 10 inquire into the
expediency OF incorporating company to construct
line of Telegraph from the city of Richmond to the
town of Lynchburg.
On Mr.. HIL1's motion, the House agreed, with the
OF the Senate to proceed this day to the cleo
ton of a Second Auditor, Librarian and Secretary OF
the Commonwealth, Register, Superintendent of the
Penitentary and Storekeeper.
bill to provide for the construction OF bridge across
New River, in Giles county. taken up and rejected
Whereupon, on motion OF Mr.. CARTER, the vote was
reconsdered, and the bill finally passed by ayes 3d.
noes 40.
Nothing else, worthy of special note, transpred.
In the SENATE, the bill for the removal of free persons
of colour made the order of the day for Tuesday
next and the COMMITTEE of Reception" was enlarged
by the addition of Mr.. SrANARD to that committee
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
THE NICARAGUA QUESTION.

We suspect very nearly the exact truth, con-
corning matter about which the Washington
correspondents differ materially, is presented in the
following statement of the New York Express
Some Of the Washington correspondents who hap
pened to be day behind the fair in getting the VS.
endeavorng to create the impression that no treaty
has been made at Washington 10 settle the Nicaragua
question. We happen to know that such treaty was
signed and that, excepting its ratification BY the British
Ministry and the United States Senate, it is treaty to
all lntens and purposes 1t is that subsequent to
TINS agreement as to TERMS doubt has arisen
the power of Mr. Bulwer to conclude definite treaty
with this government, but nasmuch he came with in
sructons upon the subject and gave government
understand that his powers AMPLE it would be an
act OF bad faith his part either to shuttle off respon
sblllty, or to negotiate at all without statement
the extent OF his powers"
"Independent," in the Philadelphia North Ame-
rican, however, denies that any treaty, or skeIe
ton of treaty, has been signed by our Govern
ment and asserts that the President and Cabinet
declined to execute any arrangement because they
thought Sir Henry Bulwer's credentials did not
empower him to execute it on his part. This cor
respondent, nevertheless, says:
at may be true and so far as some of the foreign le
cations enlightened true, that repeated conferences
have been held between the British Minister and the
Head Of the Department of State upon all these sub
ects, and that with mutual disposition to arrange them
satisfactorily and amicaby the outline ola compact was
drawn, which both willing to subscribe and which
has been informally communicated to the respective re-
representatives. OF the two Governments, in London"
Apprehension is expressed lest the proceedings
of Mr.. Chatfield in treating with Costa RIGA, to-
gether with facts that have recently TRANSFERRED
concerning the seizure of Tigre Island, may still
complicate the difficulty.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

THURSDAY, Feb. IA.
We find that have accidentally neglected to insert
detailed report of the process dngs of the House of De-
legates Thursday last The following We're the only
bills passed:
A bill authorizing the James River and Kanawha
Company to use their bridge the orth River
toll bridge, and
A bill to incorporate the Harrison county Railroad
Company.
On this bill, which provides for railroad from Clarks-
burg, in Harrison, 10 Three Fork, in Taylor where it
would connect with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
debate took place between Messrs. LEWIS of H. BEN
NETT, WHEATE and WEST, in which it was commended,
in opposition to the measure, that involved the old and
settled dispute of the right OF way. Mr.. JOHNSON of
Taylor, offered ryder, requiring the consent OF the
people of Taylor to the construction OF the road but he
subsequently withdrew it, The bill was passed by the
narrow vote of 81 to SO.
A bill to provide for the construction of bridge
across New River, in Giles county, taken up and,
after remarks by Messrs STovAIL and PENDLEToN was
laid on the table
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
For THE TIMES.
CITY DELEGATE.
lar outrage

Conference.-The article of CA Voter in Saturdays
paper. shows its face that it was written under the
impression that Mr. MAYO would not again be candi-
date; that impression was derived from statement
i'll one of the papers of Friday OF which have seen
contradiction II there be any doubt on the subject
Mr. MAYO put end to that doubt, by stating Whe
Their he is or is not candidate.
again express the hope that the late discredabls
proceedings OF the Legislature will be rebuked by the
people Of this State. In all the counties in which it is
practicable to elect members opposed to the vote by
winch Mr. HEATH and Mr. LAWSON were turned out OF
office, trust that it will be done and in this civ hone
there will In some way be strong expression OF dsap-
probation OF that vote. The election of Mr. HEATH as
The Representave of this city, by large vote Of the
testimonial in his favor that would like to see given
When there can be provided for MIR. HEATH "some
ohce or employment in which he would be comfortable
Tor llle may concur with GA Citizen in the propriety
the sense OF The voters OF this city to elect him their
Delegate. A VOTER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
HunkerS and Barnbllrners.

The Hunkers have sumarly ruled the Barn.
burners out of the General Committee at Tam
many Hall, in New York city; and in furtherance
of the movement what is called great Democra-
tic Union meeting. to consist of all Democrats OPP
posed to the Wilmot Proviso was to be held in
Tammany Hall last Saturday night.
A similar meeting is advertised to be held If
Philadelphia, on the 22d inst
We observe that in the State Of Connecticut
the Hunkers and Barnburners, after costly uniting
10 elect three opposition members to Congress
which gave the Washington Union unspeakable
pleasure, have now separated and nominated diff
terent State tickets.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
THE GREAT JENNINGS ESTATE.

We are requested, by Gen, Cabell, of Dan
ville to publish the subioined notice to the Jen-
nngs Family, to which we add an interesting
communication, recently inserted inthe Richmond
Enquirer, from Mr. D. G. Lyon, of Mouton, Ala
bama
We NAV add, that this matter of the jennings
estate has lately excited no small degree OF inte-
rest amongst very large connection In virginia.
| it being understood that Mr. Bancroft, whilst NIL
mister to England, investigated the facts OF the
case and came to the conclusion, that, at the time
the estate vested (about 1889 the persons enti-
tied to distribution were the representatives. OF
one Mary Hill, Of Virginia Mr.. Bancroft, how
ever. is said to have also expressed the opinion
that the claim would probably be barred by the
English statute of limitations. How this can be
we do not readily understand, for it seems that
the English Courts are now holding up the pro-
perry, against variety of claims, because of the
probable existence of unknown parties who have
superior title to any yet asserted.
Now it is fact, we'll known by common tradi-
ton, such as generally forms the only tangible
evidence in questions of pedigree, that Madam
Read, very notable lady, who resided at "Bushy
Forest afterwards one of the estates of the late
John Randolph, in the present county of Charlotte
was, before her marriage with her husband, Col.
Clement Read, named Mary Hill, and was the
granddaughter of Edmund Jennings, who, as
President of the Colonial Council of Virginia, per-
| formed the functions of Governor from the death
of Gov Mott, in 1906 until the arrival of the &C.
LIBERATED Gov. Spotswood, in ITO. 1t is believed
that Madam Read was born, and resided, until her
marriage, in Williamsburg or its vicinage. Her
mothers name was Priscilla Jennings. She mar
ried probably about the year 1870, and died about
1885, leaving eight children, of whom numerous
descendants are now living Several of these de-
scendants bear the name of Mary Hill, and Pris-
ella is not an uncommon name amongst them
Col Clement Read, the husband of Madam Read,
died between 1850 and TITO. 1t is believed that
the family bible of this old lady, containing record
of her family is now in the possession of enc of
her grandsons living in Tennessee.
We state these particulars for the purpose ofaid-
ing such as may feel themselves interested to es-
tablish the descent of Madam Read from Gov.
Jennings, if it shall become importantto do so. 1t
is very possible that old records may be found,
which will throw light upon the subject
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-02-20
From the Richmond Enquirer.

TO THE JENNINGS FAMILY OF VIRGINIA.
have seen a communication in the Richmond
Wing" purporting to from lawyer of your COM
menwealth, and designed to prevent you from further
investigating your claim to the estate OF the late VIM
jennings, OF Acton Place, England.
The writer is not correctly informed to the facts Of
the case on which he so kindly advises you. have CO.
pies OF documents from England, of unquestionable
genuneness which show that the estate had not been
distributed as late the year 1S47. have, aso the
most reliable information derived from English records,
| that the claims Of Earls Howe and Beauchamp had
been rejected postponed in favor OF other unknown
heirs, much later period than that at which the
ter says the estate distributed between them Lady
Andover and Mrs Lyon. or Lgon, is spelt at this
day in the United States Through the former of these
ladies' suppose Lord Howe claimed, and through the
latter Lord Beauchamp, whose family name is Lyon
The warnings of anonymous writers should be little
regarded especially when they tend TO advance tbs in
teess of those who are known to have paid 800 900
to solicitor to procure the dismissal of suit brought
to recover this property and when it is further known,
that the money thus paid went into the pocket of the
lalpyer and not the client, who instituted the suit
The writer's facts being at fault SO are his conclusions
of law.
| will add, what is already known to some OF you
that l. too am lawyer and have been for some months
engaged in investigating your claim, with that OF others
My means OF information are the very best, and my
conclusion is, that the probabilities of in
your favor, and possibilities on ly against you.
Having no reason to conceal either my name or adj
dress, both are given. d. G. LIGON,
Moulton, Ala.