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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
The Hon. Johu Letcher.

We do Motive never dd-and we think it more
than probable we aerer wW agree with this gentle
man on most subjects connected with Federal Poll
tics: But we will say that, although expected
when he entered Congress, to find in him a bitter,
thorough stitched partizan, we have been agrcea-
bly, disappointed. Whilst as ',hgs we dissent from
done, he has earned the character of high minded
and fearless representative.
o. We clip the above tribute from our
neighbor of the Union Republican. II is
liberal and just. Mr.. Letchers course has
been so hgh-minded, and thoroughly hon
est, that il has dlsarmed party Of its ven
ON. We believe candidly, besiaes poll
ing the eAtre Democratic strength of his
District, were wing in the field, he could
command half the wing vote. In fact lie
did more than. that, when our friend of the
Republican took the field against him. A,
the last election he almost received all the
votes that were cast. As very intelli-
gent Wing remarked to US the other day
He did not know. when politician in
this district. had worked up his ambition.
any better way to cool him down than to
let him take tilt at Letcher, before this
constituency. The ror populi generally
satisfied him.
Mr.. Letcher is rising man. The eye.
OF the country are upon him. His reputa
ton is becoming national. His name il
familiar throughout the country, and as
ISOLATED in such way, as to call forth the
admiration and praise of thousands who
have never seen him, and know him only
by his works. Such men, in the councils
of the nation, are public benetactors.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
10000
$450,OOO

Why has not sehodulo been made by the
company, showing how much il does owe aud
10 whom it is owmsl Ii would enlighen their
creditors very much, and mish, leiid to mako
them trel more happy Than they now do.
We would like to see a statement, showips
how much capital the company started with
and how they sunk i aud so much money of
others. II is probable lha, their only capital
was The Treasury of The Unites States. The
Secretary OF The Treasury has taken that re-
source from them, which, no doubt, caused their
failure.
When Mr. Guthrie came into the Treasury
Department the company Dwell i, $500, 900
He commenced curiaing Immediately, and we
understand got ii all back into The treasury be-.
tere The failure OF the company.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

@ PETER INDEPENDENCE kURrz, an
Indispensable appendage of the Vindicator
Office, returns his thanks to his old friend,
Hon. John fletcher, for copy Of the
Constitution. which contains besides the
Constitution of the United States, much
valuable information.
The editors of the Vindicator are also
under obligations to Mr.. Letcher for a
copy of the same book. 1t is one we
prize highly.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
Gipsies.

a party of these disgusting marauders
have made their appearance in The place
III one Of M. exchanges we nu,icea, few
"seHs ago, that these fertune-tel'ers, in
addition to annoying the people generally,
were III the habit of trading with servants,
and for SO much corn, meat, &c, would
tell their fortunes. This course induced
many to get these articles by stealing them
We warn this community against them
They are filthy, triiiing set, aud should
be driven fsom the community.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

H5- We will inform the writer in the
Richmond Dispatch, that we knew what
we were saying when we penned the ar.
ticle in the last indicator relative to the
Thompson case. We repeat again, the
report published in the Dispatch, was
one-sided and garbled. We make this
statement upon the authority Of gentle
man, whose business it was to listen to and
note the evidence. Testimony, which
formed prominent feature in the de.
fence, was omitted, or reported IN such
manner as to lose its significance. We
made our contradiction of the reported
character of the jury upon the same au-
thority. 1t is true, the statements came
from Covington, and vicinity, but from
whom did they come, and where were
they published II is a very delicate mat
fer, this dealing with the character of
men. A mans character is his all and
the public press should be careful how It
gives publicity to ISLANDERS, without know
ing the authenticity thereof.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

G-lt is positively asserted by the gentle
man who gave ex-President Fillmore the
ticket, that he voted for hiyron H. Clarke.
for Governor, and for the entire Wing
ticket. Clarke, it is known, was also the
nominee Of the Abolitionists Know N 9th
ings, Anti-Liquorites, Ell i'd omne genus
What will Southern Wings say to this
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

Is The Richmond Penny Post mas clio.
sed the first year Of its existence. 1t is a
paper worthy Of support throughout the
State. Its able articles on the subject of in
te:nal improvement, and especially in be-
half of the Central and Covington Roads,
should recommend it to universal favor in
this section. 1t is good daily newspaper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

o. The Spectator asks the question, was
Mr.. McComas Wing? Wereply that he
did favor Mr.. Clay in 1914, but was not
old enough TO vote. We hope, however,
the Spectator does not think that act OBJ
jectionable. Mr.. McC. has not acted with
the Wing party since he was twenty one
wears old.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
Christmas Notice.

Our friend, II. d Whitcomb, Sup. OF
Va. G. Railroad, has requested US to give
notice, that there will be no freight train
run over the Central Road, between the
25th December, 1854 and the 1st of Jan,
1S55-or rather between Christmas and
New Year,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
o. We extend the congratulations o

~ We extend the congratulations of
the seasons to our readers. Prosperity
smiles upon us. The farmer has reaped a
rich harvest during the past year. The
consumers, however. have suffered more or
less, therefrom. Let each one seek to be
satisfied with his lot, and return his thanks
to the God OF ns all, for his protection to
US individually, and his safe guidance of
our beloved nation, through another year.
A happy Christmas 10 all. is our honest
wish.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

U.s. We shall publish shortly, avery
interesting and well written review Of Mr..
Ivise's political life from the Richmond
Enquirer Its length pretludes its public
cation this week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

o. We notice that our friend, Ino. C..
Hunter, is about to commence the publica-
ton OF Wing paper in Harrisonburg.-
We know of no one, who we would rath-
err see succeed than Jack" He IS first
rate fellow, and doubtless will publish a
good paper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

DEBT or MISSOURI The total debt O.
the State of Missouri, at present, only So,
052 900, Of which 100000 is Of the old
issues. and $2,350,00O to five different
lines of railway, the principal being to the
St. Louis Pacific road.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

IS. We call the attention of persons in
terested to the advertising IN to.day's pa
per, Of the two Institutions, at tins place,
tor fresh meats. II will be perceived that
the time is short; and that bids should be
immediately made out.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

o. We publish to-day the authentic
platform Of the American, or Know Moth
ing party. We do so, in order that all
may read it. Error ceases TO be dangerous
when truth is left free to con bat it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

&C. Hon James b. Bowlin, of Missouri
was yesterday confirmed BY the S nate as
Minister resident IA New Grenada. Mr..
b. is native OF Hattisoa5uIs in this State,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

9%We publish commune alton to-day
from "a Stakeholder" in relation to the
"Staunton Banks" We should have re-
jected the article had we not believed that
the author had claim to Our columns ON the
ground of treating upon subject OF public
interest. "a Stakeholder" we think takes
very uncharitabie view of the subject =
We have heretofore indicated our opinion
Of the Stanton Banks which Is still un-
changed; aud the evil T. l..rs ALLEGED 10 evil.
we oei1 1.,~ ~ DE a step Of caution demand
ed and exacted by the financial condition
of the country. In fact, at all times and
under all circumstances, short credits are
safest and more conducive TO public good
not only with banks, but also wth..ndiyid-
uals. This community, we think, is salts
tied with the general management of our
banks-their rale for discountlng and cur
telling. Those who are dissatisfied, I'VE pre-
sumo. are unoer no obligations to deal with
them. The Banks have their credit to
maintain, and Of course the right to adopt
such course as they may deem best to sub
serve that end. We candidly believe that
il there were less unnecessary and useless
grumbling, and more of disposition to do
justice to the banks, there would not be
dissatisfied man in the community. As to
the charge of favoliteism. that is simply
nonsense.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

o. There is nothing of general interest
dong in Congress. We give no regular
summary. See remarks Of Mr.. Lstcher,
both on the iiIst and second pages.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

IS The absence Of the acting editor,
last week, will account for the non appear
ance oil several communications. which we
publish to-day.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

o. The Democrats of Rockingham held
ratification meeting oa Monday last
The meeting was addressed by Geo. T..
Deneale OF Rockingham DIR. C. r. Harris,
Of Augusta, and A. S. Norment Of pendle-
ton, in eloquent and instructive speeches.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25

Specie Currency,

That a want Of confidence is the great
cause of the stress in the money market, is
becoming daily more apparent. There is
plenty ofspecie in the country at this time.
When the State Of Virginia was flooded
with shinplasters, it was a difficult matter
to procure any specie change at all. All
who had silver laid it aside, and used their
shinplasters. This was owing TO a want
Of confidence in the small note circulation
Immediately, however, after the enforce
ment of the law prohibiting the circulation
OF shinpasters, silver and gold become
plenty and circulated freely. This state Of
things existed for some time. when the O.
yer issues of Banks in other States aud the
consequent increased credit transactions,
resulted in suspicion which caused note
holders and depositoTs 10 run OIL the banks
to such degree as TO produce suspension.
1t was then that.suspicion again took
hold OF our people. Instead Outstanding by
the banks and unfolding them, thus bene-
hitting :he community, by leaving the spe-
Gle in the banks, 1t has been drawn out by
many, and laid away to rest until after the
selfproduced crisis is passed.
II the people Of the country would re-
tain enough gold and silver to answer the
purposes of trade, and leave the balance in
the banks, it would be better for the banks
aud the people. There is more specie in
the country this day than ever before
There are now in circulation inSss3e Uni
ted States, one hundred and eighty one
millions OF dollars, and IN the Banks sixty
millions, making total of two hundrt d and
lorty-two' millions of dollars now in the
country, independent of imports of which
there is no account. Yet, there is cry
for specie. Is not this cry caused by cru
ell want of confidence ON the part Of the
people Most certainly so.
But we have not time to pursue this SUBJ
ject further. We shall recur to it again
and cndeavor 20 vindicate the operation Of
the Sub Treasury law.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1854-12-25
Correction.

Several errors occurred in our last issue
in the editorial matter. The most impOr.
tant of which, we will here correct. In
the article headed popular vote Of Vir-
ginla," the sentence "thus it will be SEEN
even assuming Mr.. Wise cannot poll the
entire Democratic vote Of the State to a
man. ii is no possibility Of his election. p
This, the reader will perceive, is nonsense,
and in the place of the italized words, it
should have read, "that there is no proba-
biIity of his defeat" There are several
other errors, which the intelligent reader
doubtless corrected for himself The abb
senc of the writer ofthat article, and 9TH
as. is the apology.
%. We believe il is an understanding
between the various publishers in this
place, that no paper will be published
during the Christmas Holidays. This
course is adopted to allow the hands in
each to enjoy the festivities incident to
that occasion. Constant application to
very tedious, trying and con Gning bust
ness during the entire year, renders it
quite reasonable and necessary that such
should be the case. We know our read
ers. who have been regularly furnished
with the Vindica,or during the year that
is about TO close, will cheerfuly eon,ede
the propriety Of little recreation, and if
we do not enter upon the new year better
men, we surely will be enabled to congrat-
ulate ourselves, that we have enjoyed the
same privileges allowed to other white
men, and coored, too.
spy5s Gen. Whitfield, the delegate elecl TO
Congress from Kansas Territory. has taken
his seat in that holy.
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Butte record., 1854-04-08
A Melancholy Fact.

Sacramento has gone whig. With the ex-
ception of two Alderman, the wings have car
ried everything What grand Broderick
demonstrations the municipal elections are
affording. If Broderick carried the State
for the democracy last year, as his tools aft rm,
his subsequent course is fast hurrying it into
the embrace of whiggery. The result of the
election IN Sacramento, goes to show that the
democracy of California must cast themselves
loose from the intriguing and usurping cor
ruption which has borne them down in Marys-
vile and Sacramento. 1t is no use for the
democracy to longer attempt to carry Brod-
erick and his friends through another election
To do so, would be to invite defeat The de-
mocracy cannot succeed with the Broderick
faction attached to them, and the sooner they
denounce them, and make clean breast of it,
the better for themselves and the State
Broderick has had his day. He may have
carried the State once, but he can never do
it again. Wonder if he really will be elected
Q. S. Senator during the present session /,
Don't believe he could carry the corrupt little
town-with the water front-what dye call it
where ne resides
Butte record., 1854-04-08

A telegraphic dispatch from Toulon an
nounces the arrival at Algers Of the French
squadron under Admiral Bruat 1t was to
take on board a division of 81 2 900 men, under
zen. Pelissier, and make sail for Toulon. where
an English squadron and transports were to
meet 1t, aud take on board 10000 French
troops, Both squadrons were then to proceed
to the Levent, and disembark their forces in
the Marmora to undertake the protection of
Of the Bosphorus and the Dardanells.
The proceedings of the Russians in walla-
CHA are most revolving towards the unfortu-
nate inhabitants of several of the villages have
taken place, in consequence of the women and
children having resisted the Cossacks, who
were sent to compel them to do unsuitable
work
Rurschild Pasha General Guyon) has re-
sumed the offensive against The Russians in
Asia with 10000 foot, 5000 horse and 14O
guns.
AT Kalafat both parties were anxiously
waiting, and expecting decisive operations
IL was supposed that it would be attacked by
oo,oO0 Russians, as the Emperor had sent or
ders Tor every effort to be made to drive the
Turks out of Lesser Wallachia The Russians
were evidently preparing for series of attacks
against the whole line of the Danube. and II
was feared that before assistance could arrive
from the allies, in the event of Omer pacha
beng defeated, that irreparable mischief
might be done The news from the annhe
was therefore, watched with the greatsst AMI.
ety
Butte record., 1854-04-08

RENcoNrRE AT WASHINGTON. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Times,
IN his letter Of the 22d ult says:
A rencontre took place here last night be-
tween Senator Clemens, of Alabama, aud Mr..
Harris, of Miss. Mr.. Clemens was introduced
to Mr. Harris, who declined replying. The
Introduction was unsolicited Mr. Clemens
retorted that he would make Harris rospon-
sible. Mr.. Harris rejoined angrily, when
Mr.. C., drew a revolver and struck Harris a
heavy blow on the head, cuttingi dangerously
telling him to the ground. Clemens then
seized chair, but was prevented from a fur
ther attack by his friends who interfered. -
The difficulty remains explained, and a
duel is anticipated.
Butte record., 1854-04-08
Court of sessions-Eutle eounty-April Term.

Court of sessions-Eute eounty-April Term.
Hon, Jos. E n LEWIS, County Judge. Presi
siding-R X. ChappeU, Esq, Of Forbes
totcu, and 1hos Wells, Esq, of BidueH,
.7ssoriates
No Grand Jury had been called for the term
and criminal causes where defendants had
been held to answer, were continued before
indictment.
The People vs.. J. Franklin Blue-Indict-
ment for assault and battery. Cause tried On
Thursday, April 6. Jury returned verdict of
Guilty" accompanied with a recommenda-
tion to mercy.
Friday .Aprn Court renders judgment
Of $4,000 fine, and imprisonment until fine
be paid, provided such Imprisonment shall not
exceed twenty five days, from the date of
judgment
Much of the time of the court was occupied
In Petitions for the location of various roads
throughout the county and remonstrances
against the same.
Court adjourned on Friday, April 7th.
Butte record., 1854-04-08

gs5- Business in Plumas county is rapidly
assuming lively appearance. The road
is lined with persons on their way to the
new county, for the purpose of securing a
chance to spend the summer season in the
mountains. New discoveries of rich placers
are being made, and it is probable that busi-
ness will be much more brisk during the COM
ing summer than it was last. Pack trains
are again in motion, which, as the river is
very high, makes our ferryman smile with
ont entering bar-room.
The attention of our Plumas County friends
is directed to the advertisement of Messrs
MEGINNEss & Co.
Butte record., 1854-04-08
OH What Dignity,

The following disgraceful scene occurred in
the Senate on the 3Oth ult There are evi-
IDENTIFY some very dignifed legislators now oc-
cupying seats in our State council. How long
will California continue to disgrace herself
by the election of such gentlemen to posts OF
honor and emolument Such scenes are a
disgrace to humanity. to the Senate and State
of California, and the gentlemen should De
left in the quiet walks of private life, and not
be called into the public service. They are
both we have been informed, candidates for
further political preferment. 1--WE shall see
what we shall see.''
During the discussion of the question Of
printing the report of the Superintendent Of
Public. Instruction, Mr.. Colby spike upon the
question, and made some remarks about Sen
ators who voted for the printing of reports
under the present system of State Printing,
were encouraging "stealing from the State
Treasury"
Nh CRABs The Senator forgets the dig
nifty due to the Senate. Having voted in that
way, | find it necessary 10 notice his remarks.
If the Senator says that ain caNable of an
act. which permitted stealing from the State
Treasury, that tnaior utters an unmitigated
falsehood That is all l feel justified in say
ing under the rules Of the housc-that
much feel compelled to say.
Mr. CoLBy.--I will state as stated before
that consider Senators who oppose the refor-
nation of a system by which the printing Of q
single document, folding and stitching costs
53000--and under the law this printing can
be done FIVE times-l re eat. when Senators
vote to print such documents, (when they have
the power TO reform and oppose all efforts at
reform) that they are stealing from the State
Treasury.
CHAIR.-Order, order
Mr. CRABB.-I repeat that the Senator lies
and the truth is not in him.
Ma. CoLRY-I don't regard the imputation
that has been thrown out, for consider the
soource frem which it comes
CHAIK.-Order, order
Mr. CRABB-I consider the Senator dirty
blackguard
CHAIR Order, order, gentlemen.
Nh CoLBY--I consider the source from
which these imputations come The Senator
may say what he chooses.
CHAIR-The entleman must take his
seat.
to get up personal matter with me before
but will tell when he courts personal diff
Guilty with me he comes to the wrong door.
Mr.. CRABB-I don't care what course the
Senator desires to tske
CHAIR.--Order order.
The cause Of the above friendly conversa-
ton is unworthy the attention of the Senate
That the State is paying extravagant rates
for printing is admitted by all.-but that the
bill introduced by Mr.. Colby, effects any ma
terial economy, we deny. The arguments Of
Mr.. Colby are simply good whig reasoning
He builds his arguments and his deductions
from :upposable but quite improbable case.
The whole secret of the matter is, it is en1eav-
or to elect one of Brodercks tools State
Printer, in fulfllment of the bargain and sale
Senatorial election scheme of the present
session
Butte record., 1854-04-08
Plurnas County pernocra,ic Convention.

Al aconvention If the Democratic delegates
public notice, on the lst day of April, 1854,
at the National Ranch in the American Val
ley-John c Lewis was called to the chair
and F. Emens appointed Secretary. A
committee offve was appointed on credentials.
viz; Asa Kinney, Lewis Stark, J. c. Strong,
j W. Kerlin, and j. I. Taylor. On motion
the convention adjourned to meet at the house
of Mr. Sharp, at . O'clock, P. NJ. At2 o'clock
the convention met pursuant TO adjournment
The report Of the committee on credentials
was accepted and adopted Mess McNab and
Church were appointed Telers, and the con-
vention proceeded to nominate candidates
Whereupon the following gentlemen were
unan nimo usly nominated:
For County Judge,
WM I WARD. OF Indian Valley.
For Prosecuting attorney,
THOMAS COX. of Meadow Valley.
For County Cie,k,
JOHN LEWIS. of Nelson Creek.
Sheriff
WM. k1NGSBURY, OF American Valley
assessor,
c. PORTER, of Smiths Bar
For County Treasurer,
D GATES, Of American Valley.
Surveyor,
J. I. TAYLOR. Of Indian Valley.
For -4dminisfrafor,
II P. RUSSELL, OF American Valley.
Coroner,
WM. ONIEL, of American Valley.
The following gentlemen were appointed a
County Committee, viz: Messrs McNab, H.
P Russell, D. Gates, j. F. Kerlin and W s
Dean.
The following resolution was unanimo sly
adopted
ResOired, That we have the utmost Conf
dence in the integrity and ability of the nom-
inees Of this convention. and we fully rec
commend them to the electors of this county
for their suffrage, pledgng ourselves to use
all honorable efforts to secure their election
JOHNC c LEWIS, Chm
7 EMENs, Sec'y.
We under obligations to Singer & Co.
for the above proc 'edings. The whig nomina-
tions had not been made when the Express
left The democratic nominees are said to be
good sound and popular men. and we
hope to hear that the entire ticket has been
elected. The best beginning the new county
can have, is to make clean work and elect the
entire democratic ticket. The election takes
place to-day.
Butte record., 1854-04-08
ne- TIE DEMOCRACY OF cALAvEnAs held

E1 The Democracy OF CALAvERAs held
meeting on Thusday Of last week at Mo-
kelumne Hill. Resolutions were adopted OF
posing the election of & Senator during the
present session of the legislature, and two of
thier Representatives, Messrs. Rowan and
Pratt, who are in favor of the election, were
instructed to vote against the project or re-
sign. VIII they obey the instructions Of their
constituents