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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

latiou. He is the impefsoaation Of lliH
rhivalrous and noble .tatestnap--the bold
aud te'.less politician, and the honorable
AMI honest gentleman. W Hat he thinks he
speaks, and speaks it vehenenty, and
earnestly, scorning deceit and tergiversa-
ton. II his mind undergoes change in
regard to any subject of public policy, DO
false sense of consistency can ever control
the impulse of his honesty, but he fearless
" declares it, assigning his reasons there
for. He is above suspicion. His private
life is pure and spo,less-his political his
tory inconsistent in some points, but true
to the South, and Virginia, his affection
Tor which is almost as noted as the mmor-
tai John Randolph, Of Roanoke.
OF Mr. Me Comas, we know but little.
He served honorable campaign in the
Mexican war, and suffered much from
privation and sickness, whilst in the COM
mand Of a company from Virginia. He
was a member of the late Convention to
reform the State Constitution, and an ar
dent supporter Of Gov. Johnson in the
last Gubernatoria election. He is a man
Of blamelcss private character ard spotless
integrity.
or Mr.. Bocock, il is useless to write. -
The Democratic party Of Virginia, hereto
fore endorsed him, and having proved am
ply capable 10 fill the place he holds, no
other recommendation is necessary.
This Is the ticket presented. To it we
invite the careful examination Of the Dem
ocratic party. We appeal to every iudi-
vidual member thereof to sacrifice person.
al feeling FOR the general good, and come
up manfully and uniteGly to the support
Of these gentlemen. Remember it will
not be choice between Democrats but
between Democrats aud Wings. Between
men who profess to love and adopt Demo
cratic measures, and men who openly re-
pudiate and rebel against Democratic men
and measures. Ii ever there was time
for Democrats to prove true 20 themselves
and 10 the country now is that time. Foes
within and without the limits Of oui State
assail and threaten lis with defeat and
overthrow. Let the party,. ,nen, rally
once mGse, and with one united effort seal
the devotion and consistency of Virginia TO
the interests Of the States, aud 10 the guar.
antics of the Constitution.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
RICHMOND. Va. Dec 4. 1

RICHMOND, Va. Dec 4, 1854.
Gentlemen, IL have lecrive.l your communal
cation, that the Democratic Cotytniion lately
held II, Stannion. have dominated me for the
office OF Governor Of III, State al Vigini.. /
am grateful TO the Convention for this honor,
AMI, Win IA due sense Of the resro,sb ty, az
cepi its nolnieatinn. ] Eave xuch abiding conf
d-nce in the Democratic principles and HE Dem.
ocialc people OF Virginia. thai ] fear uot de
feal Of lhrr on the sacred soil III '.lhe glorious
Old Duninion.'' But the friends Of our faith
mus. rem-tlber that, whilst they have conferred
honor upon their nominee, they have Imposed
task upon him in The performance If which
they mnsl assist with their united strength. |
promise to devote my best energies 10 uphold
the hopes OF our ancient faith. Aud will spare
no honorable Efforts To deietd the Virginia ciii,.
del OF Republicauism which was never SO assail-
ed, from without aud from within, as al present
and which, We must all bear in min |, has never
yet surrendered. That memory will ensure
victory. OF we will prove recreani To the past.
Nilh arknowledg ments 10 you. individually,
gentlemen, or the expression III your Kindness,
am your obliged fiiend and tellow citizen,
HENRY A. WISE
To Mrssrs' Charles Irving OF Lyuchbnrg, w
r. c. Douglas Of New Kent. Edwan! Krnna oil
Kanawha, George Baylor of Augusta, J r.
Smith OF Pnisylvania, X. II. Gass Of campbell.
X. khlder Mesde of Petersburg, l.. J. Bell o
Acc0mack-.C0mmiHee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
Correspondence.
CRY OF RIcHMoNp, Dec. ALL, 1885,

City OF RicHMoNp, Dec. ALL, 1854.
Henry a. Wise, Esq.
Dear Sir = We have the honor 10 inform you
that, al the Democratic Convention lately held
in Slaunlon. Tor The purpose Of nominating
candidates Tor the offices Of Governor, Li-u,e,I-
an, Governor. and Attorney General Of Vmgin-
ia, Al the ensuing election, the nomination, OF
the Convention Tor the first named office was
conferred upon yourself.
Allow us, sir, TO express The hope, that the
action Of the Convention may meet Your ready
acquiescence aud that, under your leadership,
one more will be lded to the many victories
hitherto achieved by the Democratic party in
the glorious Old Dominion.
With sentiments Of very high esteem we
desire TO Subscribe ourselves as YOUR friends
and fellow citizens.
~. CHAS. IRVING OF Lynchburs, &.
W.RC. DOUGLAS Of New Kent,
Ed. KENNA OF Kanaw ha,
GEO. BAYLOR Of Aususia,
J.R. SMITH OF Piitsylvana.
r. II. GLASS Of Campbell,
II. KlDDER MEADE Of Petersburg,
L J. BELL Of Accomack
Committee.
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Congless,

The Senate was called to order, and 81 Senators
answered to their names A resolution was offered
by Mr.. Broadhead, directing the committee on COM
merce to inquire into the expediency of providing by
law for the better preservation of life and property in
steam and other sea-going vessel Mr.. Atchison sent
in letter. stating that he would not represent at the
opening of the session. and resignng his place as pre-
sident Mr.. Cass was called to the chair. The Pre-
sident's message was sent in.
HousE.-One hundred and ninetyseven members
were present. After some preliminary business, Mr..
Soller introduced resolution calling upon the Pres
ident for information relative to the meeting of the
American minister at 0stend.
TrEspAf.-ln the Senate, Jesse d. Bright was G.
lected President of that body.
In the House, Mr.. Sellers resolution was taken up
and debated. Mr. Letcher supported the resolution,
and expressed himself hostile to the appointment 81
Mr.. Soule as Minister to Madrid, and thought that
the interests OF this country required his recall
On Wednesday, in The Senate, Mr.. Adamsintrodu-
ced resolution establishing an uniform rule of natu-
and repeating all the laws relative thereto,
now in force. la the House, Mr.. Sellers resolution
was referred.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
OF the general good, is strange

vanccment Of the general good is strange
to US.
What will be The result of the Present
condition OF things, is, Of course, unknown
to US. Certain it is, the worst is not yet.
Many have yielded to the great pressure ;
others are bending under the mighty
weight, and others still, we sadly fear, are
destined to like fate. In the general
crushing up and reducing to proper level,
every one feels interested, because all are
more or less effected. But we musttrust in
providence and hope for the best.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

~ The Democrats Of Richmond had a
ratification meeting on Thursday night,
and were addressed BY Henry A. Wise,
Z. W. McComas, w. P. Bocock, and 9th
ers. Mr.. Wise openly defed the Know
Nothings. and stated that he would not
take his seat as Governor, il voted for and
elected BY the Know Notlings. He ex-
pressed his sanguine belief of being elect
ed in the coming contest.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

n- Capt. J. II. Asst has left ut our office
few pounds Of his tallow candles, re-
Gently manufactured. Capt. As well
known reputation for making candles is
sufficient to warrant them. Those left
with us give a good light, and like the
colors in the American flag. "are warrant
ednot to run"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
The Dead ia Alive.

The Wandering Jew" whose mysteri-
Gus disappearance from This portion Of the
moral vineyard, several years ago. and
translation to the third hemisphere, or
some other seaport, created so much WON
der, dropped down in this place few
days since, after a terrible storm of wind.
We are sure we saw his leg-some say
they have seen the identical gentleman.
Or course we cannot doubt il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

- We call attention to the card Of DR..
J. d. Schmtt We have tiled these lamps,
aud find them 6rst-rate article. We un-
derstand that the paten; has been infringed
in this county. We are authorized to say
that Matthias Schmitt Of this place is the
only authorized agent 10 sell the pure ar
tlcle.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

~ Hon. J. b. Bright received for Pres.
ident Of the q. S. Senate, "a votes; Mr..
Chase 6; Mr.. Dawson Q; Mr.. Foot 2; Mr..
Badger /. This election was to fiji the va.
cancy occasioned by the resignation as
President Of the Senate, Of Senate: !A...cchi-
son, OF Mo-. who remains It home for :.
uniie, 10 elcctioneer.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

. We had prepared full notes OF the
proceedings Of the late Democratic Conven.
lion, but the Presidents Message, which
had been lost sight Of in the excitement
incident to the Convention, has prevented
US from giving them in full. We give a
brief sketch on the fist page Of to-day s
naneT.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

o. 1t is rumor,d that Gov. Smith will
take the field for Governor against Mr..
Wise. Mr.. Smith is powerful and almost
inyinciblc before the people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
Accident.

The scaffolding, at the freight Depot,
now being erected near this place, Tell on
Thursday last, aud mashed one gehtlcman's
thigh, and injured more or less several
others.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11
V.na.cator fc1 the campaign.

We propose to publish the indicator for the Cam
paipn, which will be rcar six months. TERMs-For
oFery single subscriber seventy five For clubs
ct TEN, the whole for seven dollars. For TWELVE,
eight dollars; and for larger clubs, corresponding
reduction--the money to be paid inroriobly in ad-
vance, This proposition is only for subscribers,
during the Gubernstorial campaign. We will make
nothing by il. but do it to advance the interests of
the Democratic party. Remember, the proposition is
only to subscribers, during the next six months.
Any one who snay continue longer than that time,
will be charged the regular rates of 81 year. Let
every Democrat help to extend our circulation, that
the people may be informed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

provinces enumerated in the same free list, and
introduced therefrom into the United States; a
proposition for refunding which, will. in my
judgement, be in like manner entitled to your
favorable considerations.
There is difference of opinion between the
United States and Great Br tan. as to the boun-
dairy line Of the Territory of Washington adj
joining the British possessions on the Pacific.
which has already led to difficulties ON the part
of the citizens and local authorities OF the two
governments. recommend that provision be
made for commission, to be joind by one on
the part Of her Britanic Majesty, for the pur-
pose Of running and establishing the line in
controversy. Certain stipulations Of the third
and fourth articles Of the treaty concluded by
the United States and Great Britain in 1916,
regarding possessory rights Of the Hudson's
Bay Company. and property of the Puget's
Sound Agricultural Company have given rise
to serious disputes and it is important to all
concerned, that summary means of settling
them amicablc should be devised. l have rca-
son to believe that an arrangement can be
made on just terms. tor the extinguishmept Of
the rights in question, embracing also the
right of the Hudson's Bay Company to the
navigation of the river Columbia and there
fore suggest to your nsideration the expedi-
ency of making contingent appropriation for
that purpose.
France was the early and efficient ally Of
the United States in their struggle for indepen-
dence. From that time, to the present. with
occasional slight Interruptions. cordial relations
OF friendship have existed between the govern
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-11

ureS Tor It's protection. ne policy which /
have had in view, in regard to this interest,
embraces its future as we'll as the present Sc
curity.
Long experience has shown that, in general,
when the principle powers of Europe are en-
gagged in war, the rights of neutral nations are
endangered This consideration led, in the
progress of the war of our independence, to the
formation of the celebrated confederacy Of arm
ed neutrality, primary object of which was.
to assert the doctrine, that free ships make free
goods, except in the case of articles contiaband
of war; doctrine which, from the very con.-
mencement Of our national being, has been a
cherished idea Of the statesmen of this country.
At one period or another, every maratime pow
err has, by some solemn treaty stipulation, re-
cognised that principle; and it might have been
hoped that it would come to be universally re-
ceived and respected as rule of international
law. But the refu sal Of one power prevented
this, and in the next great war, which cnsued,
that Of the French revolution, it failed to be
respected among the belligerent States Of Eu-
rope. Notwithstanding the principle is gene
rally admitted to be sound and salutary one
so much so, that, at the commencement of the
existing war in Europe, Great Britain and
France announced their purpose to observe it
for the present; not, however, as a recognized
intern ,tional right, but as mere concession for
the time being. The corporation, however,
ofthcse two powerful maritime nations in the
interest Of neutral rights, appeared to me to af-
ford an occasion, inviting and justifyiny. on the
part Of the Uuited States, renewed effort to
make the doctrine in question principle Of
international law, by means ofspec,al conven-
tons between the several Powers Of Europe
and America. Accordingly, a proposition, en-
bracing not only the rule, that free ships make
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sons in favor OF the free use of that liver, t..
occasion to present fully, in former mcssa..e
and, considering the cordial relations which
have long existed between this gnqevnmene
and Brazil, it may be expected that pending
negotiations will, eventually, reach favorable
result.
Convenient means of transit between tile
several parts ola country, arc not only desirable
for objects # commercial and pcrso al cau--
mnncaton, but essential to its existence aaasr
one government. Separated as are The = lar
and Paci6c coasts of the United States by the
whole breath of the continent, still the hhahit
ants Of each are closely bound together by con-
munty Of origin and institutions, and by streng
attachment to the Union. Hence the constant
and increasing intercourse, and vast Interchange
of commercial productions. between these re-
mote divisions ofthe Republic At the present
time. the most practicable and only commod!--
Gus routes ioy communication between them
are by the way Of the lsthmus Of Central Am
erica. 1t il the duty Of the government TO Sc
cure these avenues against all danger Of inter
ruption
In relation 10 Central America, perpeXne
questions existed between the United States
and Great britain at the time Of the &C ssnn of
California. These, as wells questions which
subsequently ARISE enccsnng inter-oceanc
communicative aer.s the isthmus, were, a ~
was supposed. adjusted by the treaty Of z
~. 1850: Ian, unfortunately. they hay
re'0pcncd by serious msnnderSii ntlini t>
the import If me II its pr yisio
adjustment Of which is now undes
tion. Our minister at Land u has n,ze
uous efforts to accomplish this des.r
ject, but has not yet found it possible 10 af...
the negotiations to termination.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-14

Hamburg paper says that the Emperor Of
Austria Will command in person the acsng
army Of Gallies and that of Hungary. The
beer ZeiirNe says liz Petersburg Correspondence Of
June 10: The Emperor the road to the Soah he vii
first 60 to Kew whether Psshkewiich ssummonej TIe
Gar does not approve Of the military operations Of the
feldMarshn and it Is said in well-nformed circles taa
the veteran has fallen into disgrace. After stopping eight
days the Emperor i; u said, will botake himself to the
Crimea, to inspect the forreses the Black Sea which
are yet in our Russisnl hands. Wo.kmen are busy on
tie iorthcat;ons Of S. Petersburg and there arrive
ranty from the interior Of tie empire tro.ps destined 70
reinforce the gsrrisons Of the Gulf Of Finland. The
Ca-ete de' POsfes has the following from the Lower
Danube under date Of June 90 The entire CosssS army
will take the field 1t viii proceed By forced marches 10
the points menaced. II will be Composed of European
Cossaeks, Asasiics and Caucasis and Of B.skr ;i
ments. The European Cossacks comprise the Puks of
the Don those of the Black Sea, Of Astrakan Of Little
Russia, Of the Sa of Azof Of the Danube, of Ura OF
Sawropo and of Meschora which form total OF o. 0o5
horses. The others are about 65, 900 horses.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-14
THE LATE ROBBERI- or ByLMOyT & CO.'S
BANKING HOUSE - RETURN or TFH
NONEV-C4SHIER ARRESTED

Ar,onc the letters received by Massrs Belmont Co..
,lroueb the Pos. Office yesterday morning ii.
recied in most shocking ansr to Augustus Ba' n'ns
'76 Beaver.st. y y"
Upon opening the envelope, there was iouad 'aecea
rolled in piece Of newspaper, pcrf'oa c' 'ne
stolen from the bankinghouse on Iuesday hsh'' ine
return of the money in this manner created no e eA
cteu among the clerks throughout the house P'n
counting the parcel of bills received in the manner ABOVE
stated slicco in 81 900 bills the Bank oi the S'ss o.
New-York found The balance OF the money stolen
was in gold and small bills.
During Wednesday afternoon the Chief Of Police was
engaged in endeavorng 10 ascertain who was the guilty
party and after lengthy invcsgston the premises he
was led believe that Wilisl au Scoscbman, and,he
cashier of the house. the offender. The mater WAS
allowed to pass Wednesday night, and until yester
av morning when shortly after the Of the money
Paul was sppehended and taken before the Chief Of Pc
Ice 10 whom he frankly confessed his guilt In ustica-
,on Of the crime he had committed he stated that he had
been speculsng in stocks and had used the money Of
the firm for that pupcse He had been unfortunate in his
operatons and bis cash account deficient to large
amount Paul further said that he did not take the
$4,000 to keep, bu merely to supply the dehcieney in
his cash account thinking thereby that his unfortunate
and dishonest operations with bis employers unds would
be concealed The prisoner is about 30 years OF age oI
gen,emany appearance and has wife residing in New
Jersey He was detained by the Chief OF Police until
further investigation relative to the affairs OF tue hone
La mad
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-14
rum IN THE NINTH WARD.


To As Editor gf Ths y. y 7yIbvHs
SIR: To your question in Thursday TRIBUNE Are the
Temperance men in the Ninth Ward in earnest or Is
Ram omnipotentl" am happy to state that the CITY
Temperance Alliance. the Ninth Ward Alliance, and the
Young Mems Ninth Ward Alliance, are not asleep
Trey have secured the indictment of good number
of the unlicensed liquor dealers and would have had
a great many more indicted this month ii the
Grand Jury had not had short session. They are
urging as fast as possible have those that indicted
brought 10 trial. but the stricAttorney says there
il not the least hope before September They have also
entered host of complaints against those who sell
LIQUORS without license, both Sunday and ON other
days and large number of these are reurnaole
70 court In few days Several other patches ready to
be puf through just the prosecuting officers can
give their attention. They the only persons author
lied to brings suits and they have been prompt and cour-
teous in the discharge of their duty showing no wish tn
evade delay, but are oppressed with the immohse
amount of business before all the courts.
Allow me to add that the City Alliance. having engaged
eminent counsel made all necessary legal nvestgailon
and obtained proofs Of the facts will forthwith attempt the
indictment Of the Rum Commissioners who have grant
ed licenses Illegally and test the validity of the licenses
thus Issued. This If successful, will break all
Licenses given in the lower Yards the Fourteenth
Seventeenth Nineteenth and We have also
business enough already commenced to occupy all the
Courts that be reached with these matters tor several
months All who wish more particular infor nation, are
desired TO call the subscriber AT the office Of the New
York CITY Tomperance Alliance, No. i6l Bowery.
ResrsctfuIy yours C. J. WARREN. Cor Secretary
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-14
SUPPOSED TRACES OF ARRISON.
FROM The ciaeinr.;i Commercial

We learned from gentleman just arrived from Chica-
GO that person answering in many respects the descrp-
tion Of Arson the supposed murderer of Mr. and Mrs
Allison arrested in that place on Monday night last
but rom other not explained he was a.
lowed to depart.
The person arrested had arrived the evening train,
when the cars were immediately boarded by the officers
Of that city He noticed 10 take hack instead OF an
omnibus AZ the rest Of the passengers did TO drive to the
Rock Island depot The officer suspecting him, called
the driver and jumped into the hack making some excuse
for the intrusion. At the depot the suspected person
informed that he must be searched which he gently SUD
mtted 10, but turning pale death and acting very
strangely The train waiting, and the ocer imagn-
ing that perhaps be had the wrong man allowed MIN 10
depart
On the following morning officers from Cincinnati
arrived q, Chicago and further and more minute de-
scpton Of Arrson being given the ofeer who made the
arres; seemed 10 be satisfied that he had hands the
night nan.
Our police are now bis track and If he wss the per-
sen, tLey viii be sure 20 csPtuEe him
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-14
CARSON LEAGUE E-STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING.


There to be meeting OF the Stockholders of the Car
son League of this City, the Office thereof No Sl5
Broadway every Friday evening to consult in regard to
its general objects and especially to the proof necessary
TO convc. Illegal sellers and the mode OF asccrainns and
securing 1t of the utmost importance that no suit be
commenced without certainty of conviction, so that the
criminal may know that if the League touches him he IS
convicted.
The law will not enforce itself. Neither is sufficient
to 90 to Justice Grand Jury and complain against
rumseler however notorious he may be- Proof tangl-
bic and reliable proof that Petit or Grand Jury are
compelled to respect be furnished. What we need
now l. Efficient service Instead o coming to US ant telling
how grea. ia their sympathy with and how great their
regard the cause want men should come 10 US wlth
the name Of the illegal rumseer his place Of business
M the name or of the reliable witnesses by whom
the crime may be fastened upon him. We wish them to
bring to us those in black and white that we may
at once procure the prosecution of such Offenders
Men may be hired furnish this proof but he who has
this cause at heart will have his eye upon the aworeakng
rumser as upon the thieves and backegs that watch
char ce to steal bis property, or otherwise deiraud h
And if ,od TO prosecute rumse'ers ms thieYe he
will at least be prompt TO note the evidence and rejoice
TO hand it TO those who will prosecute the rum
seller as the thief.
The Friday meetings viii be not Of the stockholders
only but of all such willing to be stockholders and
do their part in the great battle.
L L. CARSON, for the Committee.