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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06
Destiny Of the Know.No things.

As with all organizations and movements
which spring into existence suddenly. and
depend for success, upon the excited Curl
os'ty, restless disp osition. and desperate
zeal OF the cratic and unbalanced in mind,
so must it be with the Know No;hings.--
Having no cardinal virtue, or substantial
basis, upon which to build--no prominent
or latent trait which commands the APP
proval of the liberal and patriotc---no ele-
ment Of durability and permanence--but
resting upon excited passion and bigoted
policy-vitality given 1t by the hell,sh
spirit Of persecution. and religious intole-
rance, it must inevitably, in obedience to
the eternel mandate Of the God Of Nature,
fall its own victim-consumed by the zeal
its own house. Evidence is already DE-
fore us Of the utter inability Of the organi-
cation to maintain itself. In the pro,ni.
nent cities of the country, divisions have
taken place, and independent orders have
been established. A perfect row. such on.
" as are common, where fanatics and abo-
litionists are accustomed to assemble, took
place in lodge in New York city, and
was only quelled by the interposition Of
the police. This shows there can be no
purity Of purpose--no patriotism Of mo-
tive--to hold them together but organ
lied for mercenary objccts--striving for
possession Of the spoils-they must. by the
conflict Of their own Heterogeneous ele-
ments, dissolve. Confusion. disorder, con.
tention. strife. and disruption must attend
them, until, having run their brief course,
they disappear, and are buried in the
same grave with their synonym, Native
Americanism. y'
Below, we give short notice OF The
squabble in New York city,; 81
The New YoRK KNow.NormNes, OF
rather those opposed to the ticket headed
by Mr.. Ullman, met at Utica, last week
and nominated Myron H Clark, the noui.
nee Of the wings aad six other parties fol
Governor, and Elijah Ford, Hard Demo
crat for Lieut.. Governor. In New York
city the Know-Nothings are also divided.
On Saturday night, large meeting was
held at house, in the 9th ward, 10 form a
new Council. but as many refused to gain
admittance quite row ensued. The
doors il appears, were broken open and a
regular fight ensued. A New York paper
says: The entering patty were met with
clubs and blows BY those inside. and many,
We are informed received severe and bloc
dy injuries. II is stated to US that the en-
tering party composed majority of the
regular 9th ward council; took possession
OF the meeting. assuming that, according 10
the laws Of the order, but ono council could
exist IN the same ward, and that the Pres
ident, ]. w. Barker. had 10 authority to
organize second on the ground that the
existing council had refused him lis support.
A scene Of the most violent disorder was
ended by the enhance Of the police, and
the belligerents dispersed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

W We have been authorized BY Capt
j. A. Hartman, Chairman Of the late Dem
ocratic meeting held in this place, 10 state
that James I. Clarke. Esq. is appointed a
delegate to the Gubernatorial Conversion,
vice Capt, Fred. Spsck, removed from the
county. H
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

~ The Weston Herald says Mr.. Mich
olas Alkire. OF Lewis county, has colt
Eve month"; cid which measures IA hands
in height and wsighs SOB lbs. That's a
oe1t story
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06
Flour Insnactor.

Gov. johnson ha. appointed Mr.. Fifer.
Of Rockingham, Flour Inspector at Staun-
ton. Mr.. F. comes highly recommended
for the duties Of the Office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

NEsrsrAxcE. The law tefs, doctors shd
dentists Of Norfolk have resolved to fesist
,..he additional tax ofone. and half pei
cent. "A imposed by city ordinance 8b'oK
their inco.. Sc in addition TO the specific tax,
because il is u. equal and therefore illegal.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

~ Jno. E. Norris, Democrat, has been
elected Commonwealth Attorney 10 gil
the vacancy IN Berkeley county, OCCASION
ed BY the death Of E. P. Hunter, Esq.,
His competitor was Know Nothing, yam
kee Wing. The people Of Berkeley have
given evidence Of their good sense aud
sterling Democracy, in this election. '''
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06
Foreign News.

There is no intelligence from the Crimea
OF active hostilities against Sebastopol.
The preparations for the bombardmrnt
were rapidly maturing, and It was thought
that the ca pturs could be effected with;fsa
fortnight. Large reinforcement have been
dispatched from both France and England
to the Black Sea. Omar Pacha was march
ing his forces against the Russians in Bes J.
sarabia, who were reduced it, numbers by
The withdrawal Of troops to reinforce Men
schlkof at SebastopoI. The naval forces
Of the Allies were preparing 70 leave the
Baltic, except such ships as were necessa-
ry to MAINTAIN the blockade.
Lord Raglan's latest dispatches say that
he expected to "open fire. in a few DAYS,
and private letters add that an attack on
the outwa'ks was fixed for the 9Th inst.
Menschikof kept the field, to the north
ward Of Sebastopoi. The position of the
allies was strong and easily defensible
against an attack from the Jandward. The
allied extreme rights bear OIL the sloe oil
the mountains East Of Balaklava, which,
run down like immense walls to AIcushta.
The body Of the right wing is at Kawars
and outposts are posted ON the Black
River The centre occupies the roads
leading from Kadiboi to Sebastopol, and
from Rakshiserai to Balaklava. The body
Of the left wing is at Karani the outposts
at Khutor. The allies siege artillery, with
&C, 900 gabious, fascines and piles. have
been disembarked, and have mostly reach.
ed the camp Menschikof has 100 field
guns with his army. On the the 4th ascan.
nonade took place between some English
steamers and the quarantine fort at Odessa
nothing resulted.
A Russian despatch, received atcVienna
says that General Canrobert, after having
chosen his point Of attack. aud made every
disposition for the proper service Of the
siege, ordered that the enemy's outposts
should be driven in to the main wall be.
fore Akhtiar on the 9th instant, and shat
the construction Of the batteries should be
thereupon commenced.
One thousand additional French troops
are to be Immediately shipped from Mar
settles to the Crimea.
1t is confirmed that the Baltic feet will
return home without undertaking further
operations.
Omar Pachs Is preparing 10 operate on
three pcihts-zthe liver rruih, the Dsbrud-
scha and the sea coast. e.s.5.5
Lord Raglan s latest despatch says that
he expected to open his FIRE on Sebsslopol
in few days. : =
. On the 4th cannphade took place be-
tween some English steamers and The fort
at the qdafahtine Of Odessa. Nothing
decisive resulted. =
The dispatches Of news from Sebastop
are most contradictory. Some reporting
another Russian defeat, the capture Of the
s Southern heights. etc. But the most
reliable indicate that nothing 81 moment
had occurred up to the 9th.
Russia is amassinS forces oh the Austrian
frontier. .zzgzzz s. ,...4# ~
It's surmised that ftante and England
are at present organizing the reconstruction
Of the independent kingdom of Poland.
Jerome Bonapartc has been re-naturali-
zed as a FrenclIman. ~ ~
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

05r Pick Pockets are doing a brisk blu.
siness in Richmond city. A great number
Of persons have lost their wallets. Several
Of the gentry have been arrested and
Gagged.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06
~ We did not mean to intimate last

" We did not mean to intimate last
week, that the Spectator had Intentionally
given one man tAe advantage owe: an
other" IN its columns. We desired to
convey the idea, which we think was ap.
parent, that the policy adopted by them in
relation 10 correspondents was calculated
to effect that result. We admit the pro-
priety publishing in newspapers anony-
nous COMMUNICATIONS in regard to ques-
tons Of public interest," But we do not
deem it Of sufficient public interest to let
an anonym ous writer deal in ebjectional
personalities, and then to be SCREENED
from the object Of his abuse or personal
illusions by editorial fastidiousness. II
correspondent makes statement involy.
ing directly, the veracity, integrity, or in
any degree the character Of an individual,
that individual, by every rule Of justice,
we think. is entitled to know who his as
sailant is-whethcr it is for newspaper de-
fence, or more expressive and unequivoca'
satisfaction. There is no danger Of a pa
per being Converted into an arena of mere
personal squabbles," il the proper course
is pursued-that is, make the disputants
pay as for advertisements, for every line
published. II certainly would be hard
case for man who has been assailed
through newspaper, to be forced to prom
use to fight, before he could get the name
Of his assailant, when in fact the very
name might be sufficient reply to the as.
sault. The Ursfer Of an article, in very
many cases. gives significance and Is the
key, to the motives prompting the person.
alities. zsa ~.
We will here re-state the rule which
will govern the conductors Of the Vind,ca-
tor, in their deal,ngs with correspondents.
No communication Of personal charac-
ter will be admitted into our columns, un-
less It is left with our discretion to give up
the authors name, if called for BY proper
person. This course we deem essential to
our own security. Because, where cor
respondents statements are excepted to,
and 1.-THE authors name is not given up, the
editor is always held responsible.
This question should receive some at
tention from the press. There should be
some manual to govern the editorial corpse
tn relation to issues of this kind. There
should be thorough understanding be-
tween editors-they should be governed
BY fixed rule, in order that ali may
know how to act. We trust our friends
Of the fraternity in Virginia will speak
out, that a gensral expression Of opinion
may be had.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

&t We are indebted 10 the Zion. John
Letcher for various valuable public docu-
ments. M tt5
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06
Circuit Court.

The::November term Of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county, Judge L. p. Thowp.
son presiding. commenced ito session on
the LIST inst. Bot owing To the absence Of
counsel, attending the State Fair. the
Court was adjourned until Monday after
swearing the grand jury.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

% Knocking down and dragging cut
IS betoning quite common in this place,
OF late: There hare several fs.ic ufs
takeii place within short time, none Of
which, however, resulted tefy seriously.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

Scion Borland. Of Greytown memory
has settled down at Little Rock, Ark. :,
following the peaceful profession of q
dentist. ~ 80
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

lHE DEAD ALIvE.--It Is stated that the
scientific men Of France are at present
Specializing on sreceut instance OF d Dung
man being brought to life after being fro
zen eleven months on the Alps. The
blood ola living man was infused into the
veins Of the frozen youth. and he moved
and spoke. The experiment was after
wards tried on hare frozen for the pur-
pose. with complete success.
That will do 10 rank among the hum
bugs Of the age. s. sfasFs9.
CENTRAL ONO RA,LRoAD. road was
completed from the Ohio river to Cans
bridge on Saturday last. This gives Bal.
timore direct come ction with Cincinnati
aud other cities ofthe West. The formal
opening OF the road will take place on the
18TH OF November.
CorFgE TRADE.-The imports Of coffee
direct, into Philadelphia, since the COM
mencement ofths present year, have been
l21. 286 bags. being decrease Of "a. 1863
bags as compared with the same period OF
the year previous.
Ia Salem on Sunday evening the 2lst
instant, little child who had been put to
bed by lis mother, short time previous,
commenced screaming violestly. aud on
examination it was found that rat had bit.
ten and torn all the 6ngers on one of its
hands. and the little one was completely
covered with blood. as5l sa.
The reveaue u Kentucky for the year
ending Octohcs. 1854 was 653, 454 The
expenditures for the sane period smsunted
TO 524,0l2.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

& The Grand Division Of the Sons Of
Temperance for Western New York have
come out with resolutions endorsing NV
ron II, Clark aud H. ] Raymond, the fus.
ion candidates for Governor ana II Gov.
ernor. = 4, e q = nv u
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

We learn. says the lexington Gazette.
that two negro men belonging to John G.
Hamilton. Esq. were engsgeo :" light
last Monday. during the progress Of w.
one struck the other below the ear two or
three blows with his fist. from the effects
OF which he died IN very short time.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

@ Qaeeu Victoria is said to be bt,te
more in an interesting situation. The
London papets keep this Hem Of news
standing. and insert it every fail.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

Agentleman who lately held a foreign
appointment under the General Govern.
ment entered suit recently at Philadelphia
against the proprietor ola Faro Bank. to
recover large sum Of money he lost a few
nights ago at the gaming table.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

Il wfePorted that the ladies' ofPMladel.
Ph'a have already moved in the colIecti on
Of funds for the purchase of q service Of
shver plate to oe presented TO Miss Nudge
on the day OF her marriage with MIR.
fhrockmorton. This is intended as mark
o. their appreciation Of the punishment of
the crime Of which DR.. Bsale has been
found guilty. - ''a' RFsI NJ
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

BARSus on Htasuas.-P. I. Barnum
is'e,y MADE speech at an agricultural fair
m Coanectieut on humbugs. Is II kich he
acknowledged that he bought his ceiebsa-
ted wooliy horse ia Cine innatti for $500,
instead OF bringing him from the riyes Gil
Ia is represented at the time,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

RAPID tscREAsE.-The St. Louis (Mo.}
Democrat estimates that in ono year from
this date. there will be atIeast one hundred
thousand people IN Kansas. which will en-
title the territory to admission as State.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

o. We call attention to the sale of G..
II. M'tchelIs property, to take place ON
Saturday next, the 18th inst. There will
be numerous desirable articles Of House,
hold Furniture sold, and various other
articles not mentioned in the ADVERTISE
ment. Let all attend who can. 'sl.ia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

ABBoLTfoN Hiof.-Mf. Asa Butman
who arrested tie fugitive slaves Thomas
Sims aud Anthout Burns, visited w orehes:
tef Mass. and the fact was immediately
posted throughout the city. A telegraph
ie dispatch gives US history Of the doings
of the aboli,ioncst on learning that Ae vas
in the place: aste aaa.l
In the evening the viliganee committee
of the citizens surrounded the hotel and
watched Butman's movements He four
ished pistol at them and threatened to
use It, whereupon warrants Were issued
and he was arrested this mo,ning and
brought befofe the court, charged with
carrying concealed weopens. The case
was then postponed for two weeks and he
was required 10 give bond for his appear
ance. A large and excited crowd soon
gathered around the Court House. and it
becoming eviden. that his life was in dan
ger, George +. Hoar, "a free soiler) the
son Of the venerable Samuel Hoar, appeal
ed to the crowd 10 let the 'kidnapper' as
they called him. 60 safely out o:the city.
Upon that the crowd gave way, and But
man, accompined BY a strong guard went
to the depot followed by the populace "a
Here the coiored nien III mob fell upon h,m
and would undoubtedly have taken his life.
bat fof the interference OF Martin Stonell,
James A. Rowland, Mi. Hoar, Rev. r. w.
Higgehson snd Stephen C. Foster, all attise
.sholitionists III tie midst Of the excite.
mest Hutman was kustled into carriage,
accompanied Nv Mr.. Aigsirson, and thus
ssca ned with IN, ii.ss. ssa
-Mr. Kigginson was considerably coy by
the missiles thrown at the ca',isge. Buss
man was pelted wit. rotten eggs, stones &C.
aud was kicked and beAicn almost to death.
He promised never to visit Worcester =
gain.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

ANTHONY BuRNs.-Ths proceedings nm
der the fugitive slave law At Boston, in
the case Of Anthony Burns. not long since
reclaimed BY his master. captain Suite, OF
Alexandra. Virginia cost the United States
according to the Washington Star. within
a fraction oft27 900 for extra police and
military force alone. This does not cover
the usual ordinary expenses incurred IN
the case, such - the ices oil the regular
officers of the United States employed IN
the case. $4,000 Of the above $27, 900
were duly paid Yesterday. +.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

cuniary interests OF the State, whilst II
would act as .alutary check upon vice. II
10 very evident that it the minimum punish.
ment were changed from one year, to three
years. ~ formerly, the effect would be
beneficial upon the minds Of those predis-
posed to be unruly aud to violate the law.
In fact. the experience Of the Virginia,
aud other Penitentiaries, demonstrates it.
We trust. therefore, If for no other reason.
70, the sake oi virtue aud humanity, the
legislature will tavorably consider the ques-
ton at its next session.
There are in the PeniteLtiary II fe-
malss-ll blacks aud one white woman,
who BY The way has more the appearance
Of an lido. than anything else.
Apart from the melancholy reflections
naturally superinduced. we were much
pleased with our visit. Col. Morgan treat
Cd US with true Virginia cordially. and
spared no pains to give such information
as could be desirable or beneficial. Our
hearts were moved, as we reflected that
each inmate upon whose downcast coun.
tepance our eyes fell, was the represents
tive Of wounded andibl. ling. If not broken
hearts, in some hu nble home; for there is
scarcely man. however stepped in vice
and crime, for whom some mothers heart
does not ,brob with ardent affection, OF a
sisters tears fall in bitter sorrow. for his
waywsrdness aud mislortunes. But such
Is life such is life
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

ssr The difficulty between s. +. Walk
er Of the Valley.Democtat, and Alfred w. {
Jones, of Page, which resulted in Sian
der suit, has been settled by the with
drawal by Mr.. Walker Of anything per-
sonally offensive In his articles, and the
Withdrawal by Mr.. Jones of ANYTHING Of
fensive he may have written, in tile late
controversy between them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-11-06

Er Gov. Smiths reply to the Norfolk
resolutions has appeared, and is JUS, such
document as We expected and desired
to see from him. He says he is not
"member Of the Know Nothing orpsniza.
lion = This is enough II more is want.
ed, let hun be nominated aid elected and
it it comes in his way, he will deal will,
the question furttIet. We will publish
ms letter in out rext, with such comments
as we may deem proper. In the mean
tine we will take occasion to congratulate
the Democratic party. that Mr.. Smith has
treated this question with SO much good
sense. s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

JUDGE EDxoND's LErTER-SPRTuAL MANI
FEsTArIoNs.-We call the attention Of our read
ers who have any interest in such things, to the
curious letter Of Judge Edmonds, which will be
found in another part of this paper, on certain
very curious. very wonderful, very extraor-
binary, very astounding, and very ridiculous
spiritual manifestations in reference to the loss
Of the steamship Arctic. Now, If these spiritual
people could only have appraised us in advance Of
the disaster to the Arctic, and Of the time and
place, all the passengers might have been
saved. But they are always too Late II they
could now inform us Of the exact locality where
the remains of Sir John Franklin and his ships,
crews are to be found, they would be doing
some practical service to the world. We res
pectfully submit to any good medium to try
the experiment, and call upon the spirit Of Sir
John for information. Glendower could call
up spirits from the vastly deep" and he was
but Welchmsn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-12

STUPID DEoEPrIoN-The Washington Union
caterers for the Kitchen Cabinet, will persist
in the stupid nonsense that the New York
democracy in the late election were united
Read from the Presidents organ the fol-
lowing -
The for Judge Bronson for Governor shows that
the democracy Of New York have not hestated to dis
card the old preudces and bad passions of certain lead
ing politicians and have resolved upon future union
and concert Hence It is that feel to be act OF
bare justice to recognise and to applaud
which proves that the democracy Of the State OF New
York are once more unit and that the days of
"hards and /" softs |" over
"The days Of hards and softs are over" we
grant you: but where are the hardsf Look
at the vote for Ullman in Daniel s. Dickinson's
county-look at his vote in all the hard shell
counties for Ullman. This is "union and con-
cert 1.-THE democracy Of New York once
more unit" Bah !