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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
*Nar,es given.
Maine Election,

- 1900
The latest dispatches from Maine state
tina: the Governors Ycte IS very close; bu,
it is believed that Morrill, Is elected by a
small majority. The following congress
men are believed to he elected:
First dnsnict-John NJ. Wood. Sec
ond-1ohn J. Perry. fhird-Ebenezer
Kuowlton. Fourth-samuel B. Benson.
Fifth-lsrael Washbusn, jr.
These are all wings. The Washing tcn
Union sets them down SIS wings and nto-
litionists.
Returns have been received from TOD
towns, showing the following vote for
Governor:
Morrill,, the Fusionis!. 21,60O
Reed, whig 4,644
Paris, Democlat, 1925
Carey, Liquor Law, 1877
The ietlrns from the Legislature show
the election OF SO Fusionsts, Democrats,
and Z Know Nothings.
The Argus says that everything from
Congress down has gone by the board. L.
The papers ascribe the result to the &C.
tions Of the Know Nothings.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
frederick Relief Meeting i.

In consequence Of the general failure Of
the crops. caused by the protracted drought,
the people OF Frederick county, at their
last Court, held meeting for the purpose
Of dcvising ways and means 10 protect the
poor people of that county, from starving
during the ensuing winter. A series o.
lengthy resolutions were offered, ordered
to be printed aud laid oser. 10 be acted
upon at an adjou med meeting, in October
next. The people Of Frederick seem TO
be in good earnest, and are exhibiting a
lsudabe disposition, We have been in
formed by friend, who has just returned
from the lower end Of the Valley, that ey-
erything there presents the most distress
appearance. Whole fields Of corn have
been completely dried up, without sending
forth single shoot, or tasssl Pasture
fields are as barren as our streets. The
farmers are compelled to feed their live
stock. and 10 some places drive them
several miles to water. Many are selling
of their stock at one third their Value
The late refreshing rains, we hope, may
relieve IN great measure theft suffering.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Judge Douglas and the rEob.

In another column Of our paper will be
seen the proceedings of rotous and most
disgsactful meeting, al Chicago, convened
for The purpose Of hearing the great sena.
tor Of the West explain his Nebraska
aud Kansas bill. Here we have an exhibi-
ton Of that high-toned sense Of moral OBJ
legation and christian virtue, which actn-
ates those great philanthropists Of the
North, whose refined feelings and gene
Ious hearts are so much shocked at the
very idea Of Southern slavery. Such are
the spirits who SO deeply deplore the de-
based condition Of the slave, aud deprecete
the impending wrath of Heaven, which IS
resting upon our whole country. The
nost sbiect slave Of the South would blush
to own such conduct. Judge Douglas met
the aboiisionis,s with a iirmness aud cour-
age which do credit tc him. His enemies
covered before hini like whipped pup.
pies, but their yelping was SO intense that
be could not be heard. We hare no doubt
but that the sober.minded portion Of III,
constituents will still haze at opportunity
Of hearing HIM at that city, and be salts
fed with the course Of their great Senator,
Of whom they may justly be proud!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Tide Water Come xiou.

Our Richmond friends are in fine cheer
upon the completion Of the great works
connecting .he canal with the dock. Ca
nal boats ale now earned through the
locks, down into the dock, alongside the
shipping, where they at once discharge
their cargoes into the vessel and receive
their return load. II will not be long,
we have no doubt, until canal boats will
be towed down to Norfolk to communicate
immediately with the large shipping.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Mr.. Hunters land Bill.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the

The Richmond Enquirer Of the 18th
ips., contains very elaborate defence Of
MI. Hunter, in relation to the Home
stead BILL extending through FIVE columns.
We have aos had time 70 give bic defence
such full aud careful examination as we
desire to DO. We havt, however read
enough Of the article 10 see that the VII.
ter Of Il il mistaken in supposing that all
those who dissent from Mr.. HIS course,
are disposed to assail and break him
Gown. We have been, and still are Of the
opinion tina. Mr.. H. erred IN making any
surrender Of principle, for the sake Of
ehosing between evils; ana yet, we, have
10 desire TO injure him. We think him
one Of the putsst and safes: statesmen Of
our country. still, we are very far from be-
lieving him infall;bls. As conductors Of
Of faithful and fearless press. we are
constrained to speak cut, firmly and
boldly. although we may be d.ssehiing
from our distinguished Senator,
II was once our business to defend men,
who may and do change. but. thank II eas.
en-. it is now OUT duty 70 defend tried
principles which can never change
Principles aud not men" has long since
been one or the notices IF the gres, Dem
ocratie party. - .s
We shall give Mr. HIS defence care
full consideration. with our minds open to
conviction, and If we find him right, we
win be very well satisfied. ,......
To our Wing friends. who are dispooed
TO maksmerry over the fact that Demo-
Gratis differ as to the proprlety Of Mr.. HIS
bill. we would say, that we Dc nat follow
hlindIy, the lead Of any man. And, as to
Mr.. HIS position before the country, right
or wrong in this particular instance, he
stands infinitely higher than any Wig
they can parade.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Ecauital Of Christian.

The trial Of c. 3 Christian, In the Cir.
cu,: Court of Bedford, indicted for the
murder Of Cadet Blackburn. in Lexington
last February, was concluded Monday eve
ming BY a verdict Of Net Guilty. The
Jury was cut only twepty.ohe minutes
The verdict (says the Ly nchburg Virgin.
iap,) was received by the audience with
evidence of tie warmest approbation.-
The unfortunate young man gave expires
sion TO the deep ceiling on the OCCASION
threw himself IN tears on the neck Of a
Juror, and on leaving the court house was
escorted by large number Of sympathls'
Ing friends to tie room occupied by his
anxious mother and sisters.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Appointments OF State Proxies and Di-
Yectors.

The following appointments Of State
proxies aud directors, were made by the
Board Of Public Works at their recent
meeting that being the time for making
.he aunral appointment:
Alexandra, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad Company B Bruce, John
w Luke and Geo II Smoot, proxies. Jno
Powell, Jno F Dyer aud John Janney, d.
rectors. So. 4
Fredericksburg and Gordonsviile Rail
Road Company.-John Seldom, DR. r
Taylor and S q Daniel, proxies. Q M
Crutchfeld, John Lee and 4 K Philips, d.
-ectQrs.
rianassas Gap Rail Road Company
Hiram Martz, Philip Pitman, George w
Brent proxies. Charles H Hunt6a, Viii.
liam H irwin aud Andrew Pitman dtfee.
Norfolk and Petersburg Rail Road Gem.
pany.-Chas H. Shield. Thos II DAME
and James H johnson. proxies. A F Leo
nard, Josiah Willis aud Walter II Taylor
directors.
Orange aud Alexandria Pail Road Gem
pauy. Nathaniel ! Neleh, Fl Berry
and Henry ShsckIeford. proxies. Inmar
Homer, S.las Burke and john Willis, direc
tors.
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto
mae Rail Road Company William "
Crumn, proxy. John S Cassie direc
tdr.,
Tsiel,mndSnd and Petersburg. Rail Roas
Company lillian F Watson, proxy
Francis Z Rives, Chas Ellis and Roscoe l
Heath, directors.
Richmond and Danvil.e Rail Road Com
pauy Bent T Garrett, VIM M Tread
way and Thos w McCanoe, PROXIES. J L
Stoyall, 8 nj Jones and Lewis Il Harvie
directors. :,
Richmond and York River Rail Road
Company.-Beve,iy Q Douglas. samI F
Harwood and Lelnaei Cowden, proxies
VIM Tahaieno, Il Tomin and Roger A
Pryor, directors.
Roanoke VALLEY Rail Road Com iiauy.--
Tucker Darlington, proxy. Henry Wood,
Jas f Haskins and Robt r Nelson, direc-
tors.
South Side Rail Road Company
Thomas Wallace, L q Booth and Henry
+ Bocock. proxies. James. Alfred Jones,
John sfardivan, and John S Thofnton, Dr.
rectors.
Virginia Central Rail Road Company
Jno Hartman, " N T Gordon aud lno Ech-
OILS, proxies VIM 0verton, S Carpenter and
SAM b Brown, directors.
Virginia anu Tennessee Rail Road
| COMPANY .--Chss Z. Crockett, Jno Preston
and Benz Wilkes proxies. Yhos l. Pres
ION, VIM T An4efson sed Wm A. Read,
directors.
Winchester and Po,ogac Rail Road
TomPanI.--pf kobt 1 ha a 'o on, Il /,
Rely, Jas Nj Mason and Andrew Hunter,
direetors. :.
Dismal swamp Canal comosny.-C W
Newton, Tazwell Taylor and Simeon
Wheeler, proxies.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
The Hxamiusr on the Know Notainss

The Examiner on the Know Nothinks.
The Richmond Examiner, Of the 9th
int, containing very lengthy and in
structive article. which gives the history
Of the Know. Nothing- Native-!Ahetitsa.
Alien and Sedition- Law party from its in
ception, in the days Of the elder Adams
down to the present day. II shows that
there aas been portion Of our Country
men, who have been opposed to the foreign
emigrant from the earliest days Of the re-
public. to the present time: Sometimes
organized and sprihging INTO consideta-
bic array. bot as soon Dispersed and dis.
banded by the pSwerful inaden &c of the
sober-minded masses. Who have evei been
willing to extend the blessings Of liberty to
The oppressed Of every uation. That will
be the fate Of Know Nothines:
The length Of the article prevents oef
giving il this week, but we hope to be
able to lay it before our readers in the next
ixsup.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
The Trial Of DR.. Thompson.'

This man, charged with having caused
the death Of Miss Pharr. was tried before
the County Court, of Allegheny, short
time since and was sent on for further
trail
We have been Informed by friend who
is just from the Springs. that it is said, at
the watering places, that our worthy
townsman. L, J. Niche, Esq, made the
greatest speech in that case that has been
made since the day Of Watkins Liegee.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Change Of Hands.

Mr.. J. W. BELIEF, editor of the Charles.
town Spirit Of Jefferson, annennces in his
last issue. that he has sold his paper. lnclu-
ding type, fixtures, good " i'll, aud dues for
subscription aud advertising from the ist Of
July last. to Mr.. WIN. Lucas Jr.. and s.
K Dcnivan, by whom II will heucefor.h
be conducted. There will be no change
IN the party character Of the pepper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Mrs. Heiskall.

On Monday last, Mrs. Susan Heiskell,
widow of Peter Heiskell, departed this
life in her 9th year. Leaving large and
influential circle of friends aud relatives to
mourn her loss. She has been q resident
Of Stauntcn for II years.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
A Sad Visitation


The Cholera has appeared in Martins
burg in on, neighboring County of Bsrke-
ley, in a form more serious in is conse.
quences and more fatal in its .resuIta than
any o.Ler town we, have ever known tie
disease to have appeared. The first case
was that of Mr.. Thos. W. Turner, former
ly merchant Of Shrpherdstown, bnt who
had removed to Martinsburg. He was
taken on Thursday night, and died about
daylight, Friday morning. During that
day there. were some eight other cases
among whom were some old and estimable
ladies, among them. the mother of the Rev
John Poisal, one Of the most eloquent Di-
vines of the Methodist Church. From
Friday until Monday, we learp by report
which seems TO be well authenticated
that there had been 40 cases and III deaths
embracing some Of the best citizens Of the
town. =, 9.
Col. Edmund p. Hunter. the Common.
Wealth's Attorney, and endeared to the
people Of his county, BY every social re.
latioe Of life, left Martinsburg for Berke.
ley Spfipgs on Saturday, and died there
few hours after be arrived. He not on.
y leaves a large circle 81 relatives and
friends TO n,ouyp his sudden ,decease, 5ui
as. the Grand Master Of the Masonic Orde,
of Virginia, there are Thousands OF Breth.
Zen who will shed tear DER his grave
and plant the evergreen OF affection, te
keep in remembrance his many virtues
and concentrate his remains.-Spirit o.
JeGsrsoa.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Yellow Fever.

The yellow fever is raging to az alarm
lug extent 10 the South. There were ~
deaths al Charleston few days since in
az hours. In Savanna. in one day there
were 20 interments--26 from yellow fe-
yer.
The cholera 10 still committing fearful
rsyasts in various psr,s Of the country.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Tho Salem Weekly HaeistsY

The second number of this large and
handsome paper, edited by J. Woodruff
Esq, late editor Of the Eincastle Democrat,
has just come to hane We give it a
hearty welcome to our list, aud wish .s
en,errrising proprietor abundant success.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
The Presidents Trip.

After pleasant and agreeable solourp
at the Capon Springs, the President aud
his Lady returned to Washington Oh Sat
urday, both EXPRESSING themselves highly
delighted at the mountain scenery and in.
vigorating waters, with which Capon
abounds., During the Presidents stay at
Capon 3 Committee from tie citizens of
Chatlgstbwn waited upon him and tender
EN- the Inequalities of our people. and
earnest solicitation that he would visll our
fertile county, DO less than sojourn for a
few days at Shannondale. He expressed
himself highly gra,ified at the kind invita-.
ton which had been extended, and de.
sired the Committee 10 express to the PEG.
pie of Jefferson hls heartfelt acknowledge
merits for the honor proposed. Travelling
alone, however, to recuperate his own
health, aud that Of his grief-stricken wife,
time would not permit him to change the
route he had at first fixed upon for retGrn.
ing home, and that was by the Manassa
road. Leaving Capon on Thursday noon,
he took in his route Winchester and from
thence to Front Royal, remaining at the
latter place Friday night, and partook Of
public dinner given to him in Alexan-
dtia on Saturday. Those who accompa-
uied the President, Ohe Secretary Of War
and the u. S. Marsha, returned 20 Wash
ton the early part Of last week.
TIE President was universally COM
meudsd for his plain and transformations
though dignitied manner, his agreeable
and interesting poweTa Of conversation. no
Tess than his manlt appearance. As this
is his first visit 10 tie Valley we hope he
may be able, as be expressed himself high
" DESTROYS of doing, Of extending his visi,
through most of our Valley the hext
selson.-Spir. of Jeff.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

W. These are really strange times in
which We live. There i, no principle SO well
settled. Of system well founded, or sacred.
but that tie yerriest novice and dema.
gogus will gravely assail it, and tup bis
furtils notions in opposition. The con.
stiiution Of the greatest and happiest ma
ton known to history. devised and estaB-
li.hed 5y lie pt'aiiresst and aissst pi'attiGiis
that ever lived, is dispised, abused. spit
upon and denounced. "a lisgerc with
hell" The Bible to modern wiseacres,
is foolisbness. and only suited TO weak
minded persons aid aily women. The
political, moral and social relations of men
mist be governed by "higher law. -
And that higher law is each ones CO..
rupted sense Of prrprie:y..
Now, that the venerable snd patriotic
Fathers OF the Republic have almost, or
quite all left Us, it seriously bshoovcs eve
ry real friend Of his country to rally TO the
support Of the Cons tuition and its tried
principles. Excessive ambition and the
love Of money have too much perverted the
iadgmer, and Destroyed the integrity CT
the men of TIE present age. 10 follow their
lead implicitly without tirst examining
their course. Self is the great embodi-
ment Of all that is held sacred and dear to
the great mass Of aspiFeats eo- public fa-
vor. The integrity OF the Union, the
rights of the States, the Liberties of the
people and the prosperity Of the country,
all SO for naught when they conflict with
the Personal advancement OF the ambitious
A distracted, laceraiei and bleeding coun.
try can find nc sympathy with them !; but
to mount upon The neeks 81 their injured
ccun,rymen. aud ride upon storm, is Their
only hope Of making themselves conspicu
GUS. Many Of the !aw-loviDg and Cod.
fearing people of the land have suffered
themselves to be excited and carried away
by the rankest fanatics aud infidels upon
questions Of moral. religious and political
duty, when they were better qualified,
in their quiet and sober moments to come
to correct conclusions, than those WHOM
they have vsinly followed. Let US adhere
10 the tried and settled principles trans
mitied TO lis by our fathers, which cannot
change or deceive us, and bid defiance to
the rawlings Of our opponents Of whatever
section, ism or ns.na.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Foreign News.

NEw YoRE, Sept. l2.-The steamer
st. Louis, from Hayre and Southampton,
with dates to the S0th August, arrived a,
half-past o'clock to-day.
The st. Louis brings f66 passengers,
The steamer Hermann arr iyed Mt Cowes
on the 26ih, and was detained two days il.
the channel by being run INTO, by, the
bark Reindeer from London for Boston.
The Canada arrived ut Liverpool or
the 9Th, and the Atlantic at & A. NJ. on
the seth.
The weather throughout England and
France, had been very fine fci harvest.
The FRENCH troops had te'emba,ked
from Bomarsund. and were Expected TO
MAZE descent on Finland west Of Hell
sing ors.
The, expedition to Tie Crin,ea was to
lsays ,Varna on the. Goth OF August with
10000 men and 900 trans sports.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
Cmer Pasha, with d. 900 men and 10
guns, en'eted Bucharest ON the 2sd, and
had an enthusiastic reception.
The cholera was very bad at Bomar.
| surd.
| It's stated from Copenhagen that Bara-
quay HIllitrs offered the King Of Swe-
den 100000 francs fer the first month.
and 1000, coo francs for the .sacee .dirc,
months, as a subsidy on his aesisx!y- joiil-
ing the Western Powers. -
The Swedish Diet have proposed Pc
tition TO the King to take measures 70 pre-
vent the Aland E,asnds from returntinu11 To-
Russian donin.5n.
The Gefrnan papers announce Ike APP
preaching conclusion Of treaty offensive
and defensive, between Austria aud the
Western Powers, the preliminarics being
settled
Five ships of war passed through the
Great Belt, Oh the 29th, and landed Rus
sian prisoners en- route for England.
The cholera is rather less violent at Var
IA. The damage by fire at that place Is
estimated at half million sterling,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Foreigners In Office,

Some Of the Know Nothing papers are
parading before the public an erroneous
statement Of the number Of Foreign and
American born citizens, who are Office
holders under The United States Govern
ment. FOR the purpose Of prejudicing the
honest and capable foreign-born citizens
IN the estimation Of the country. To cor
rect this error, the Washington Union has
published the following authentic state
ment:
Washington, u. C. Untno,sn. Native. Foreign
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

Gz- Judge Bronson, in accepting ihs
'Hard" nomination for Governor of New
York, expresses himself in favor of the fu
gitive slave law and the principles II thu
Nebraska bill and adds
"Whethersueh sentiments are now pop.
ular or not. | entertain no doubt that hey
will ultimately be approved by great ma.
ioriiy % tia feerle d, this State. Error
and iana,ieism ma9 Triumph fp,r time
but reason will prevail in the end"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

.&5- The prospects Of full session OF
the University are more Aattering than
ever before. !Al+aady numbers OF young
men from the South are coming IN and the
ecrmitorles are being rapidly seculed--and
this too, more than three weeks before
the commencement Of the session. We
wlll not be surprised il the number Of Stu
dents at the approaching session exceed
$780, Charlottesville Adr.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

~ The largest Theatre in the United
States is new one just completed in Bos-
ton, aud to be opened this evening. 1t
contains comfortable seats for 30l8 per.
xol5.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

The CHOLERA AT COLUMBIA, PA
dispatch from Columbia, dated Sept. II
SAYS -
The cholera still RACES here with stea,
virulence. Up to this morning there were
seventy-two deaths and forty new case,
to- day. All business continues suspended.
Not a store is to be found open. A large
proportion or the citizens have left Cor va
rious places in the country and others are
leaving every hour. Two-,Llfds of the
population have gone. leaving probably
not over 1900 in the place and with these
we have forty new cases to report to-day
showing an, unprecedented virulence.-
The rlortalty and distress are appalling
There is great difficulty IN burying the
dead. A perfect panic exists. Many oil
the best citizens are falling Wins.
o.. The cholera has been making heavy
favages in Knoxville, Tenn. 1t is said
that Farson Brownlow remains at his post,
going from place to place, ministering to
the wants Of the sick and dying, while
others have fed, An extra from the office
Of his paper, the Wing, has the following
paragraph
The Picture here is one of gloom ; the
greatest CONSERVATION prevails. The city
is abandoned-night aud day they are fly
ing in every direction. The hotels are
closed The. stage comes in with the
mails, and returns TO the county immedi-
ateIy. We have Scarcely help enough 10
lay out the dead ard bury them. Bust
nrss OF all kinds is suspended. Our pub
fishers have left town, and no other paper
can be got out. II we are able or have
hands. we will hereafter issue an extra
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18
Sale Of tho Warn, epriu1s.

Fhe celebrated Warm spiugs,il BAH coun.
", were sold al auction on the lst instant, fur
the sun OF $50 600. Messrs. Mays, Francisco,
ana gentleman residing in the urMbbor-.. :.
hood. We're the purchasers. There ars about
5000 acres Of grating land attached TO The
Syringe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-09-18

o. new kind of Wheat has been in.
tfoduced into California from Sonora.
which. it is said will, in its yield, surpass
any other variety. being free from rust and
smut. and nlaturing mouth or six weeks
earlier. This will, it is thought, be pecu.
liar'y adapted to the climate OF Califor-
nia