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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
Party Policy.

The Spectator, in commenting upon the
position assumed by the Richmond En-
quirer and The Examiner IN regard to coun.
try Offices, in which it is recommended
that Democrats vote for Democratic can
didates instead Of Know Nothing candi-
dates, remarks: III. well that the Know
No,hings are informed what to expect
In some places they will experience the
bessedness Of those who expect nothing
and in others they can take care Of them
selves" A legitimate inference from this
language is, that the editors and their par
~ intend to act only in self. defence, in
voting for Know Noihlngs for oflice-that
the recommendation Of the EnquiIer and
Examiner has suggested to them the pro-
priety Of '4Akins care of themselves. 81 -
The sincerity Of this decla,r.::oh can De
judged by reference TO the files of the
Spectator, where they, Immediately sub
sequeht 20 the election, propose the most
wholesale proscri ption and tyranny, III
the following Terms:
host, by which we can at least put to flight
The armies otthe Aliens N old Augusta. Let
! us haze lille government 10 ourselves. and
RESOLVE THAT AMERICANS SHALL ALWAYS
RULE AUGUSTA. If NOT VIRGINIA.
Where Can more proscriptive senii-
ments be found Hc.e where Know Moth
ings have the power, il = proposed to rule
Democrats with a rod OF iron, but when II
is suggested that in other parts Of the State
where the condition OF parties is reversed
like policy be pursued, gentle grunt ol
dissatisfaction is given. We adopt fully
the recommendation Of the Enquirer ano
Examiner. II is the policy for which we
have copteGded for some time. We can.
net be worsfed in this county. All the
offices tie Democrats hold ale beyond the
reach Of these hungry office. seekers, their
power and enmi,y is defied. Let them
have, IL welcome. all they can get, aud
ierus take all we can get. If they can
bear it, we can.
Democrats, Of course, will highly ap-
precia,e the complimentary terms by which
they are styled s"Aliens p How much
further could insoence go? Men whose
fathers and gTandiathers were born and
reared on American soil-whose life blood
was poured gu: freely for American Lib
eity and Constitutional freedom, and W ho
themselves have marched TO the field Of
battle in defence of the honor aud the flag
OF their country. 10 be designated "aiiensi,'
and that too BY the members OF q part,
whose greatest aim Is TO destroy the grand.
est featere-the sublmest constituent o.
our system OF governmea-Ieligiou tole.
ration Such is Know Nothingism
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

o. Alfred, Of the Weston Herald, has
great deal Of trouble about the mud holes
IN the village OF Weston. Ie Suggest that
he buy the town, buru it .'owu. aud build
another Oh q more eligible site.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

6Se We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement OF AIessrs. Staples,
Martin g. Co, Wholesale and Retail Gre
GERS. who have removed their store to the
large and handsome rooms in The new
brick building adjoiuing the Central Bank
OH Main street, and diasonally opposite
the Vindicator Office. They have on hand
a very large ard general assortmen; Of
goods in their line. -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

In another column the reader will
find the advertisement OF Messrs Binford,
Dickinson g. Weisiger, who have. Just
opened an extensive Hat, Cap and Fur
Establishment, No. IS, Main stree, Rich
mond. The gentlemen who compose this
firm, we are Informed by friend who
knows, are every way worthy the conf.
deuce aud patronage Of our readers. Such
being the fact we advise them at least to
call aud examine the stock at 78 main ST.,
Richmond. During the Fair, which com
mences OH the 30th proximo, many Of our
young "bucks" will be 1esirons Of show
Ing off," al it will be time Of general
exhib,tion-hence we advise them to
wear their old rusty beavers to the city,
and then go straight to the above firm, and
supply themselves with something decent
Nothing indicates the gentleman SO much
as good hat, = good countenance aud
good shoe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
Wood wanted

Those Of our subscribers who intend 10
pay their subscriptions 10 wood, will con-
ter favor by bringing us few loads forth
with, as we are H. need Of Il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

@ Senator Douglas is busily engaged
III eanvassing lls State. and has made an
nouncements to speak thirteen times In,
eleven days.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

es- The New York Tribune says:-
We know no reason why the Missouri
Compromise line SHOULD be re-estabIish.
ed Whats the matter? What's behind
the curtain 4
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
w Eastward Hoi

4 number of oul couu,ymen have al.
ready left, and number more are prepaI-
ing to leave, about the 10th of October,
some OH an examining tour, and others TO
settle at once, in Kansas Territory, Or some
OF the Western States. Kansas Is the .des-
tination Of all Of them, and if they are
pleased, they will make their homes there.
Among the number who will leave in
October are men, who, If they cas-, their
lots in Kansas, will be valuable acquisition,
to the population there. Simpson F. Tay-
lor, Esq, one Of our most useful and enter
prislng citizens, who recently sold his
plantation near this place. for about 3d.
600 cash, will be Of the party. Robt.
STATION and VIM. Balshis, two rnterpris-
ing aud industrious young men--the one a
house carpenter, and the other painter
will also be Of the company. Mr.. Dean,
of Waynesboro', also useful and prospe-
ious gentleman, purposes going and Also.
lam Kolner the senior editor and CO. propri.
etor of the Vindicator. will take his leavs
at the same time. There are others OF
equal merit ana worth. who will be OF the
company from this county. but whose
names We cannot now call, and others still
will join them from other counties. The
party will first go to Minneso,a-tbence to
Kansas. Mr.. Koiner will correspond with
the Flndlcator regularly every week, aud
advise. gu: numerous readers of the pro-
gress OF the company, and the impressions
made by the different States and Terrific
ries through which they may pass.
We regret exceedingly, to be thus los
ing some Of our best citzeps; bur we have
no doubt it will result in their own brpe.
fit. I've should like much to be of the
party. but as il would seem aImos. a total
desrrtion Of the Yindicatpr, I've 1.-THE ;u.
nio) will have to "hold up" while vet.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

Co The Bostonians have invited Ssn.-
Tor Butler, Of South Carolina, to deliver a
Lecture in their city during the coming
winter. II Gen. Bntler accepts the inyi-
ta''on, the people Of tha: ti,y will have
some plain talk from him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

KANSAS AND FREEsoiL.-Ihe Kansas
Herald OF freedom contains a full account
Of the Kansas Free State convention v hieh
assembled at Big Springs on the 9Th inst.
The resolutions declare that the Interests,
OF the inhabitants require that Kansas
should be free State; that free labor wilt
best Premoie its happiness. the rapid popu.
latioh, the prosperity and ealth Of Kansas .
They approve the admission Of free :.
groes and mulatoes into the territory, lei
clare that they owe no obedience TO tho
acts Of the present spurious legislature, and
call the citizens 10 meet aud hold All elec-
ITO" o" the second Tuesday Of October. 10.
chose a delegate 10 Congress.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

r President Pierce, il il stated. was
very favorably impressed with the hospi-
tally and general attractions Of S,aupton.
He has remarked that his visit to this.
place, was the most pleasant during his.
soiourn in Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

o. II will be noticed in another colsmn
that the slaves Of Col. Porter Of Bath have
been arrested. and lodged in the Morgan
town Jail.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

eSs See L. Lawton's advertisement, NJ
Fall and Winter Ladies SHOES. JIr. l. has
just returned fi"m thu Northern cities Nth
a full stock Of material, which he is pte-
pared to manufacture neatly and durabl,.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

vs. A slight accident occurred to the
morning tram Of the Central Road las,
Tuesday mornin &. on the l7th section, as
The cats were going east. The switch
about II miles West Of Staunten had been
turned. BY which the Engine and Bag
gage Car were run of the track. No Sc
rious damage done. The train did not ar.
rive in Stanton until 2 o'clock in the
evening; when it should have been here
at ! o'clock in the morning An En-
gine aud Passenger car .wese started east
from Staunton at the usual time.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

VSe The editor Of the Union Republican
labors to make the meaning OF the term
"ruIe or ruin" synonymous with that OF
"rebellious and dictatorial." The fuulity
Of the effort is apparent TO all. Hereafter
we trust the Republican will be more care
ful, and not commit such measurable
plumbers as the one in question. When
we say the Hards Of New York in their
relation to the administration have been
"Iebel,ous and dic,atorial," do not quote
us as asserting that the lizards are cor.
rupt faction, determined to rule or ruin
the National Democratic patty" When
we mesn what such words imply, we shall
use them. The term we used does hot in
the least approximate in It's meaning, TO
that which our neighbor attributed 10 u.s.
aud all the sophistry, and all the tortu.ing
ofianguAge. Of which the editor is capa-
Bile, cannot justify, or maintain his posi-
ton. We have the same opinion about
New York politics now that we have
ever had. aud nothing that We have writ
ten or spoken can ,ga,nsay the assertion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
Money Stealing

On Friday the 2l,t inst. Addison Jack.
son. young man who has been living in
this community for several years, was ar.
rested on charge OF stealing some $50 o.
$40 from Mr.. VIM. Metals store. Sew.
eral persons, it seems, were about the store
at the time. and when the money was
missed two of them demanded search,
which was made. When about to search
Jackson, who objected, he threw his hat
off rather roughly, as though excited
The examination resulted in not finding
the money. He then put on his hal, when
a corner Of note was seen Sucking out on
the fore head, from between the lining
aud the body Of the hat. lie was instant,
ly arrested and brought before Nav or
Trout Tor examination. who committed
him to Jail to await further trial. Young
Jackson denied that the money was his,
and saysit was placed in his hat by some
one else.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
Skinned Shanks VS.. Stage Companies.

We understand that several suits have
been instituted against Messrs. Hartman s.
Brown. stage Contractors. for damages aus.
tanned by upsets during the summer. Two
suits have been brought in Rockb,idge
Circuit Court in which the damages are
laid al $4,000, Turner. and Turner and
vile are the plaintiffs. Rev. JESSIE Tur-
ner and wife Of the county Of Bedford,
have also sued them for injuries similarly
sustained. We learn also that there are
several suits Tor loss Of baggage. |. is our
candid impression that this is carrying the
matter most too far, and TO do Justice,
the parties thus sueing should be put gu,
Of court with the direction to pay costs.
That stag" company should be made LA
Bile to loss OF So, 900 or $4,000 for every
little accident that may occur. is out of The
question. II this policy is adopted by the
Courts. many persons will avail themselves
of the opportunity to make "iaise" BY
dropping off stage at some favorable mo-
ment, when there is no danger OF serious
hurt, and then have his hired witnesses
to swear that it was The resul, oil wiliul
neglect Of a drunken driver. Stage com.
panies have rights as well as individuals.
II men and women will travel, they must
run the risks incident thereto. We ven.
'ure the assertion, that no material injury
has been sustained by the persons sYeing
for damages, but i: is simply TO Ieplenish
empty pockets. If it was case Of willul,
aad indisputable carelessness on the part
Of a company in the management, Of its
affairs. aud serious aud peImapent disable.
ment was the result Of an accident, then
we think reasonable damages should be
awarded, But where neither point can
be established, no damages should be al
lowed, II people will ride upon stages
aud cars. they should submit themselves 10
the uncertainties Of such liking.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
Serious Accident.

As the cars on the Central Road were
going nest. on last THURSDAY evening, q
serious accident occurred on The 10Th sec.
tion, about 10 miles west Of Stanton. Du.
ring The day several hands had bees break
ing stone to place between the ties Oh the
Road On The top Of the gravel had been
left some large rock. The baggage car in
passing over ths rocks touched aud moved
one Of them, so thar it rolled upon The rail.
ing, which threw one passenger car of,
upsetting il, and breaking ole end ont. -
Mr. Jacob Sanger, proprietor OF the Messy
Creek Paper Mills, had his leg aud sLoul-
der broken.and his nose badly cut and pro.
badly broken. MI. Stanley, a Stage driver
had his knee dlslocated, aud a negro brake.
man WAS badly mashed aud bruised in the
abdomen WHICH Will likel, resuI. in death.
No other serious injury was sustained
The occurrence, we learn, wa, entirely &C.
cidentai. but the work men employed in
breaking the rock. cannot be too sew ereIy
censpred for their carelesSn-ss -n o >
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

THANKsGlylAo.-The Baptist Churches
in the counties Of Albemarle, Nelson, Am.
heIs., Augusta and Fluvanna. by resolu-
ton Of the Albemarle Baptist Association,
will observe Saturday the 9Th Of October,
as day Of Thanksgiving.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

e9e The Richmond Dispatch Of Tues
day notices the receipt Of $98 from the
Presbyterian Church in Staunton, for the
relief Of the Norfolk aud Portsmouth sui.
fereTs.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

t5 BIAc1Yoop's MAeAzIsE, for Sep.
tembsr, ladei,ed with its usual amour; Of
valuable aud instructive reading. is before
US. The table Of contents will best indi.
Cate the character Of the matter: life il,
the Interior o: Russia Zaidee: a Ro-
mance-part X; Maud, by Allied Trnny-
son; Notes on Canada and the North.
West States Of America-par vi; The
Imperial Policy OF Russla-part Ill !;
Lieh: Literature for the Hoiidays-No.
Bells Life in London; Wsgrsm, or
Victory in Death Our Beginning Of the
last War.
Pncr So per annum. Black vs. God and
amy one Of the Four Reviews, IS.
Ne hesitate no, to say that these peri.
odicals, in three months impart more il.
formation to the careful reader, than he
would be without for $40. They slway.
contain something instructive and original.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

~ John II. TimberIske. of Charlottes.
vile, has beer appointed Superintendent
of the Central Railroad. il place OF II. d.
Whhcomb, who has accepted the post Of
Chief Engineer on the Road.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

@ We call attention TO the advertise
ment Of the valuable Stock Of Goods Of
Deakins g. Merritt a, syction to-day aud
Monday. Bargains are being sold.
U We haze had frost here for til. last
two OF three mornings. We only wish it
had fallen in Norfolk aud Portsmouth i'm
stead of this section. II has been necessa-
'ry 10 comfort 70 have FIRE morning and
evening.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

Vs. To prove the oneness Of the Demo
cratic party, and the nationality MLi.i
distinguishes it alike North and South
We have only to refer TO the resolutioas o
the Democracy Of Massachusetts. Penn.
syivania aud Indiana, which have but re.
Gently been adopted. They are full Of pa.
'rio.ic tessor. and breathe the true naton-
al sentiment. Where can the opposition
point to their parallel in the North? Sure.
y. the claim Of the two parties is thus so
plainly exhibited. that he who runs NAV
read Democracy AID pniop--Know
Nothingism and Abolition.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

Dr See the letter Of Bishop McGill on,
our fist psg'
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29
RESOLUTIONS OF THE soFrs.

Ies0,ved, That thH efforts and growing IA.
clihalioi OF The Wing party 10 extend eSsla
iiun hey ol'd lines authorized by the ConsliIu-
ton, nave proved detrimental TO The best inter
esIs oi The slate. 1t Is the duty OF the LsssIa.
.ure no, less Than the Judiciary 10 protect the
,'sh's Of The c,llzen. reckless disregard Of
these rights has led the Wing party Of this
State, under the guise OF suppressing intern
| parance and crime, TO trelth upon private
property and personal liberty against The PLAN.
eel guarantees Of the Constitution THIS law
slionid be repealed, Legislation shGlIt not
supeIsede moral dIsciplIue
Resolved, That while we concede to our
ie'iow-clllz'ns The largest liberty OF opinion
aud action IN civil affairs. we deprecale aid
protest against ihs Know Nothing organization
and It's principles, and parties hose aim
~ secle. oalhs aud pledges, or b. intimidation
IS 10 dep'lye any portion Of our people of The
"iree exercise and Profession OF religion aud
worship, without discrimination or preference
guaranteed TO them by The Constitution oflhe
State and o. Me United States; We regard the
exclusion Of The masses fleeing ilom lyranics:
oppression IN the Old World 10 the enjoy.
ment OF well regulated Liberty here, moi only
ungenerous oul as the reversal Of policy
which has largely contributed 10 The pfosperi-
~ Of the Union.
Resolved, that The National Administration
has our hearty concurrence and comInel,dsto9
in management OF The public finances, and IN
The exercise OF the veto power 10 protect the
treasuray from being made The sppiI OF specu
ia'ors, and to arrest improvident and corrupt
expenditures: that the system Of rigid account
liability to which discussing officers have been
held The scrutiny and vigilance with which
uelaIcations have been detected aud exposed,
The altitude assumed insuppoI. OF the Amer.
Cen name abroad, as well as the important
treaties WIN foreign Government, extending
Inc 81 stem o. commercial reciprocity and free.
dom OF trade, are marks Of an honest end
faithful Democlatc Associations.
Resolved, That We congratulate the pemoc.
racy Of che Union upon The signal vic,s.ies
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

tE We await with trembling anxiety
The result Of the assault Of our neighbor OF
the Republican upon The Sebastopol Of
Democracy. The first fire was given yes.
terday, We are afraid-horrible impulse
that the old castle is about to be demol.
ished. We shall soap with critics eye
the progress Of the seige aud g've our
views as we 70 along.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

FEDERAL CouRT.-The u. S. Court for
the Western District of Virginia, COM
mences its Fall Term for Stanton, on
Monday the 1st Of October. Already u
number Of strangers have arrived. The
case Of Jno. w. Meeks, charged with rob.
bling the mail, will. BE tried al this term.
There will also be several civil cases
which will detain the Court altogether for
six or eight days.
81. will be seen by hi. card, that Mr..
Joseph Rossnwsld, formerly Of this place.
has opened on main ST., Richmond, an ex-
tensive Clothing Establishment. Mr.. r..
is very much Of gentleman, and deserves
a liberal patronage from his old friends
here especially and the public generally
~ The Fever in Norfolk aud Ports
mouth, from last accounts, was abating,
whether from want Of material or not, cam
not be stated. 1t is to be hoped that those
cities may be speedily released
from the plague that has so afflicted them.
The cool weather we have experienced
within the last few days, encourage the
hope that such will D. the case.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

HoRRIBLE SACRIFICE or LIFE From
Loid's forthcoming Steamboat Directory
we learn that SINCE the apple alton ofsteam
Oh the western waters, there have been
39,673 lives lost BY steamboat disasters, 38l
boats and carao.s lost, and 20 boats seri-
ously injured, amounting in the aggregate
10 the e"ormour sum Of SGT, 900, 900.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

The CiRcUs CoMING.-Washburn's great
Indian Amphitheatre and Circus Is COM
ing. The exhibition will take place IN
Stanton on the 18th 0: October. We no.
tic. very AatterinS editorials Of this com.
pany. which iap9pce US to believe that il is
something more than common. See ad-
.a.f;sumanf .-.--l. So u
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-09-29

CosT or FLouh The Boston Traveller
states that some weeks since a gentleman
o! Boston was travelling in ;he West, aud
while at Chicago puchasl,ed half a dozen
barrels fine -four for bis own use at 1857
per barrel. He sent il to Boston, and The
extreme cost. delivered at his House there.
was $7,75 per barrel. At that time ,hr
same brand Of flour was selling at $l4 a
barrel OF Tor nearly double what the gem
tleulan's cost him. Afew days since II
citizens Of provincetown held a meeting
and chose committee Of Eve persons 10
proceed TO the W>st. with tull powers to
contrsc, Tor -four suffieien. to supply the
fsmilirs IN that towa.
The MAINE L,oUoR Law Is now no Ion.
ger enforced in the city OF Portland. Since
the result Of the last election. in which
there was decided popular majority
against the law, Mayor Dow, the author
Of the prohibitory policy, and present
Magistrate, is reported By the Portland
Argus TO have determined to max no fur.
tber special effort to enforce it there, as hs
says that 1.-THE people voted for rum. aud
now they may have it," The same paper
tells us that the Mayor has Withdrawn
from the warf the policeman stationed
there TO search for liquor Oh The arrival Of
the Boston STEAMERS.