davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Last Saturday Night.

Our citizens were much disappointed on last
Saturday night, by The announcement tina, P
II. Ayle.t, Esq, the talented elector for the
Richmond District, was unable TO be here. &C.
cordihg to appointment, on account Of sick ness
in his family. Tho large audience however
which had assembled, was amply grat;fed by
the stirring appeal Of Col Hartman, and the for,
chile and amusing speech Of I. j. Niche, Esq
We much regretted tina, indispensable engage.
menis compelled Us 10 foreso The pleasure Of
hearins All his speech. We understand that he
commented With much severity upon the Penny
Post and the points connected with lie recent
correspondence from this place. His comments
upon the proceedings OF wing meeting held in
1895, the gst Of which we publish today, were
quite amusing and telling. The Democracy
were in fine spirits.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Persecution of the Catholics.

II is singular fact, as Mr.. Letcher, remarked in
his speech bore last Tuesday, that the Catholic is
the only denomination which the Know Nothings
prescribe. While the Atheist, the Infdel, the
Unitarian, the Universaist, and the Mormon, with
their obnoxious and blasphemous doctrines, are per-
mttsd to remain undisturbed in the enjoyment o.
their religious belief, the Catholic, who believes IL
the Trinity, il to be hunted down, and prosecuted
because he chooses to seek heaven in dferentway
from the Protestant In the recent elections at the
North, there have been returned to Congress about
so preachers, not one of whom is q Catholic, but
many of them are Unitarians and Atheists. Yet the
election Of these men is hailed in the South with
shouts Of approval, when, we venture to predict,
the very frat movement that will be made, by them,
will be an Infringement Of the rights of the South
As Mr.. Letcher remarked when man leaves the
pulpit and enters the political arena, he cannot but
experience Of degradation, il sensibility he
has and this very feeling makes him the worst, and
most reckless Of legislators. such, we doubt not,
will prove to be the result in the next.Congress.
Evidence is here given that we have not near so
much to fear from the Catholic, other denomina-
tions; because it is apparent that the Catholic does
not seek political power, while there 60 preach
ers Of ether denominations placed in the coun ellis Of
tho nation. And this, We may legitimately infer, is
but the initiatory step towards union Of church and
Efate
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Danger from Catholics.

Mr.. Letcher, in his speech ca last Tuesday, effsc-
tuay ridiculcd the idea Of the government Of the
United States being in danger from Catholics In
the entire Congrcss--Lower House and the Senate
during the last session, there was but voting
Catholic, Jos. r. Chandler and he ono of the pure.t
and best mon in that body. In the Cabinet there is
one member who Is a Catholic-Judge Campbell
one of the most efficient and accomplished officers of
the government; and on the Supreme Bench Of the
United States, there is one Catholic-Judgc fancy
learned and able Judge, and faithful public off,
Ger. These are the prominent offices held by Cath
olics-baIrng or two third or fourth class for
sign appointments. Yet the country is in danger of
Catholic influence, and the protestant interest is
threatened with destruction and overthrow! What
tald-faced Hypocrisy and deceit! Comment is un-
nacesAry.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
A Remarkable Man.
And A Universal Re1uedv Nnr m

OIS0A8G,
This city is now the home of one of the most re
markable men of the age-a man who has traycrsed
the civilized globe and established in almost eyery
country which he has visited the sale of his medi-
cines for the vsi Of human suGering and which are
certain cure for disease in oil its forms We allude
now several reas since this bensfactor Of the human
race first proclaimed to the world through the Brit
sh press that he had after deep research prepared
remedy that was sure to eradicate disease. Years
Of patient investigation into the laws Of human phi
iology which control our bodies in health and when
world -renawned ifolioaoays PiHs and Ointment
Nearly If not quite one half ftho human race have
taken his medicines I His name Is as universally
known over the globe as that of Alexander, Napo-
leon, or Washington, when in the height of their am
bilious career. II they conquered nations on the
held o. battle Professor Holloway has, with no
pom bat that OF SCIENCES conquered the dsease in all
its forms. Ills mertorious career Is bounded BY no
imaginary lines of latitude and longitude short Of
those marking the confines Of civilization tself No
isolated country or nation sufficiently extensive
Tor the operation OF his enterprsing and gigantic
seiiect hereyer disease has residence, there he
has penetrated with his medicines, and left an enva-
Die and enduring reputation. After enlightening
Europe, his fame spread over Asia and the civilized
portions OF Africa, and finally appeared in America
lie has translated the cures he has performed and the
virtues OF his medicines into as many languages O.
the missionaries have the Bible. Governments, 9TH
erwise the most despotic, have been forced by the
great value OF his medicines, and their popularity
with the people, to remove antqusted and time hon.
ored restrictions upon the introduction of foreign
medicines, and open their custom houses to . free
tnfroduetson to the pills and ointment of this dstin-
gnisned man. Empires and kingdoms removed the
barriers OF ages against the introduction and sale of
proprietary or patent medicines and freely permit.
teo Holioways medicines to become the physician of
the nasses.-N. Y. Dispatch,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
The Difference.

The Penny Post, several months since, published
statement of the Office holders under the U. States
Government which presented a grossly false face,
and was calculated to misead many persons. That
statement said to be correct and kept stand
ing at the head of the editorial columns for several
weeks. Its substance in figures, was, that there
2437 offices, and that Vt these, foreigners held
1,4s4, and Americans 767 The Post never correct
ed this statement through its columns, after the
facts had been spread before its editor In the issue
Of the LIST inst, the statement is made that the pub
location is incorrect and that is ALL The true state
ment is not alluded to- nor is the difference between
the true and false statement given. We purpose
now to supply that difference, which will show to
what desperate means this ll-shapen, and i'll gotten
party hss to resort There in all, LOG offices
under the government. OF these, Americans hold
1886; foreigners $50 not known $50. Now by a
comparison of the figures of the two statements II
will beseen that the statement of the Post does not
in the remotest, approximate the truth-that it was
reconsideration intended for electoneering pur-
poses and unworthyl3G honorable men. Fairness
We think, should have impelled the editor oil the
Post to have published the correction OF his state
mept that the true might have the same advantage
Of bis circulation. as did the false statement.
These facts are induces to motives. Thew spec
louder than words. The people cannot bat ca11ciud
that party which depends upon such fabrication
tesupport its claims is intrps cally rotten and cor
run and that is the verdict which will be renderc.
cav ~ Thursdav Of this month by the people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Harmony School House.

We understand that Dir. Koiner, during the
week. made speech at Harmony School House
upon the Issues Of the campaign. Mr. Thornton
Berry, who has recently been manufactured in
10 very great man by the Know Nohines,
appeared TO answer him, and read for abou, an
hour from some antiquated publication 10 prove
the temporal power OF the Pope over his SUBJ
jec's. After he had finished reading. he CEN.
nenced speaking, and such speak lie an.
swersd himself SO completely, that nothing Was
lei, lor MIR. koiner, bu, TO apply his original
remarks. (which by the way, we learn, " ere
remarkably original) TO the extracts he had
read, and thus dispose of Mr.. Berry. The truth
is, the Know Nothing speakers are doing US
more good Than they are harm, and hence the
more they put up the better for US
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Hon. John Letoaer,s snsaoh,

Decidedly tho most effective speech we hav,
heard during the campaign, was delivered b,
the Hon. John Lelchef. in this place ON Tues
day last. It was powerful array Of facts
incoalIoveriible and unalsweIable against the
Know Nothing party One of onr most nlelli-
thai il that speech had been made five month
ago in The hearing Of every voter in the county,
there would nni now be a party Of that persua-
sion, within her limits. II was concInsivr, con
vincing and overwhelming honest, straight.
forward. respec,iul-jnsi such spstch as might
have been expected from sucha man as John
Letcher.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05

EE- As is usual, just previous to State or Pres.
idsntial election the students of the University of
Virginia, recently opened poll and took the vote
for Governor, &C., of Virginia. The result was,
Wise received q majority out OF vote Of 39l--Ac-
comas and Bocock 80 majority, ont of vote of $40
for those two officers. This is the first Democratic
majority esea given at the University. The vote,
heretofore, has invariably favored the Wings, The
Alexandria Gazette thinks, the vote has hereto
fore been for the Wings, when the Democrats car
risd the State it ia good logic to conclude that the
Know Nothings viii carry the State, because the
vote favored the Democrats. Truly this is COOL and
is about tho only 4ogic" our opponents can, use.--
II is extracting honey from very bitter bud, and
hope from very gloomy prospect
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
How 1t Operates.

Mr.. Letcher, in his admirable speech the other day
alluded to the fact that most of the members of the
fsrsign-hating party, who dread mnch the influ-
Of those of citizens who unfortunate
TO be born foreign SOIL two years ago, actually
voted far foreigner in this county for the Legisla-
ture ~ their first choice. Robt. Guy, ESQ.,, one Of
the most estimabc citizens of this county, was nomi
mated BY the Wing County Convention, and support
ed by that party. But now these very same persons
have the efrnnteIy to declare that Mr. Guy should
not be trusted, because, forsooth, he first the
light Of day in foreign land. Why, Mr.. Guy is
uortha dozenofthe crack Drained gosings who would
thus place upon him m ncapaeity to hold office, and
insult character that knows no blemish. He has
ambition, cave to be upright honest and respect
ed How dare. then, the yeriest political huckster
to place himself in the scale of qualification and
right above Robert Guyf Truly, the times are out
OF joint when such fanatcal notions find encourage,
ment in an intelligent community.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Bargain and Sale.

The political managers and tricksters, no OF
late years have sought 10 manage and control
the Wing party ofshs county have undertaken to
sell aud assignshe whole party to 'sSamD with
out 6rst consulting the views and wishes Of the
masses. They nav find it a veryihard matter to
deliver what they sere disposed TO regard and
treat as herlive stock. Independent Wings,
who have acted from principle and retain their
self-respect will aot consent 10 be bartered away
TO Sam, by those who have done more 10 distract
and weaken the party in the county than it's
open and manly opponent. The wings OF
| principle and patriotism were not consulted
when their party was proclaimed dlsbanded and
"absorbedo BY Know Nolhinglsm, and they do
not yet recognise that they are the absolute
! property of those who have for several years
been standing upon the necks Of The Influential
and leading men Of the party in its days OF unity
and strength. The managers have made the
caEtracl AM. pockeied "Sam's" funds bu, they
have thus far failed to make delivery rs the
more desirable, and valuable portion es Tie whis
STOCK, lncorrup and ncorrup,lble. Sam, ,hvug
snreWd and sly chap, e"od at keeping bis
,oo1ects" and plans, BIZ. been cheated This time
He has given his bond PAYABLE on the Al
Thursday in Nay nsxi, but lie may vel be,hinl
himself ii that special plea Of which the higl
contracting parties, on the other side, frequent,
avail themselves OF, and he may plead failur
in the consideration Of the bond and refuse pay
mens. Sam will be very 10th TO take the ia
ead without the top Of the stock The hs
contracting parties will be apt 10 find that in a
much as they have undertaken 10 transfer tina
which dues no, rightfuly belong to them, 'sSam
Will not ratify the nominations at the election
aud then certain gentlemen will look queerl
: for the ubiquitous and invisible "Sam, in oil
der 10 give vent 10 their spleen and indgna,io
upon him. II is Difficult, to decide which
the two parties is in the greater straight, ''Sam
or the contractors.
The independent and manly wings say the
DO not belong 10 the contractors or 10 Sam
They say the contractors have been for severa
years, sabbing The Wing party to its very heal
with sharp stick and are now eudeayoring
ride upon the necks Of those whom they, a fe,
years since, Frustrated, by attacking them an
their official conduct 49, 5=s.ssi
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
The Reason

The New York Herald says: This is The
Southern view OF The subject, and the key 10
the spread OF Know No,hingisln in Virginia aud
Throughout The South. They say that the mass
Of our European-borli ctizens are ami slavery
IN sentiment-that they settle in the free States
because OF their prejudices against the peculiar
institutions OF the Sou!h-thai they constitute
very material portion Of all the anti slavery
parties and factions ofthe North, and that they
are annually swelling The anti slavery ranks,
particularly in the new States and Territories oil
the northwest W it'll alarming and continually
Increasing accessions.
II this BE- the cuuse OF the spread Of Know
No'hingism in the South, and the reason why
Southern people advocate the Know Nothing
doctrine, what is The ground Of its supper, in
the North2 Is il not reasonable 10 suppose,
that if,he increase Of immigration strengthens
the power Of the North, and The material to ex.
tend the "area Of freedom" and in the same pro.
portion. weakens the South, and initiates
against slavery, that ii would be encouraged
by the North? The aboli,ionisls Of the North,
know better, however. They know that The
foreign population, seldom, il ever, affiliate
with them. III the protest OF the 3 900 clergy
men, of the North, against the Nebraska Bill.
there was not single Catholic Priest. The
people oil the South know better. The Know
Nothing movemet at the North, is abolition. At
the South, 1t lsa reckless disregard OF principles,
and consequence, for The purpose OF breaking
down The Demeefdtic party, and securing the
spoils The supporters Gift II the North have
IN view Dramatically opposite lesul, 10 tina,
OF The Sonih-=aeeordiue 70 profession. The
North 10 abolish slavery -ihz South 10 throw
additional safeguards arondd TIT peculiar lns,iiu-
ton. Extremes will meet solne,imes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Our Hotala

The Hotels Of of this place seem 10 be vie
ing with each other, in furnishing the Injuries
Of the season. We were much surprised to find
as'lhe Virginia HOTEL a few days ago that
our en,srprslne friends, McCung & Pey,on
had spread in ample abundance before their
guests, that most delicious Of vegetables. green
tomatoes. Also other vegetables, fresh from the
Richmond market.
:. The tables of the American ard Woodward
House ale also loaded with the choicest lux.
fies oil the season, and We can well boast, that
we have three Of the best Hotels ia the Stats of
Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
The Proof Thickens.

The candidates for Governor, Treasurer. and
one Congressman, nominated by the recent State
Council of Know Mornings in Louisiana, are
conJtssing Catholics, as we have been informed
by young gentleman who resides in the Sta, 9
and is personally acquainted with each OF them.
The candidate for Governor is G. Derbigeny ;
for Treasurer, L. Bordelon; for Congress in the
81 district; H. j. Head all of " hom are KNOW
NOTHING COMPOSING CATHOLICS IL
What are We 10 think OF a party which practices
such gross deception, and seeks power through
the agency ofsuch unmigaied fraud?
The True American, alIuiing 10 the letter
published recently in the Richmond Examiner,
which Ne publish on our frs, page, and Mr..
Le'che rs citation Of il as authority for stating
that "dispensa'on" had been granted in the
State of Louisiana, to vote for Catholics, says i,
IS "wholly entirely. and unqualliedIy fabulous %
Now, we will remark upon this broad denial,
that The editor OF The American was "wholy, en-
tlrely, and unqualifedly" ignorant Of what he
was Writing about aud that he has not scin-
Iiia oil evidence upon which 10 base bis denial.
On me contrary, we assett upon the writer au.
thorlty OF gentleman who resides in Louisiana,
that nolonly has dispensaton been granted per
hitting Know Nolhngs 10 vote for Catholics, but
that The Know No;hings have nominated and are
sworn to support three Catholics in the mex, e.
lection. We have authority for the declaration.
We shall not regard the Americans denial,
unsss it Is supported by authority. The editors
reckless statement, a few weeks ago, thai Star
~. oil North Carolina, had slrnck Mr.. Wise with
a horse whip. withen, his resenllug il, w hen the
TACT was precisely the reverse; his assertion rel
awe to the Charlottesville Convention, which
we Corrected las, week. and other equally lash
and uuicnnded putlies rloi,s, Justify Us in doubt
ing his authority 10 rake or refuie charges, nm.
less no produces tha, authority The editor.
party zeal lmpues too much ignorance 10 the
people, and assumes too much knowledge 10
himself.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
@R. We unintentionsllr miastated Mr.. Christian,

L Va. We unintentionally psstated Mr.. Christians
course in the Legislature upon the small note law
The object was to pass some law which would be
efectual to suppress the issue and circulation Of
n-plasers, Mr. Christian voted, a. he doubtless
believed the majority Of his constituents desired for
the bill to allow our responsible State banks to Issue
small notes until 1867, Reasonable in specie at the
bank or any oft branches; and voted against the
present law from the belief that it would not be
eectua to suppress the circulation Of shin
This law however, having succeeded beyond expec-
tation he does not desire to have it repealed 90 long
Is it answers well its purposa
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Greedy going over to the Know Nothing

Greedy going over to the Know Nothings
Grerly, the inyelerate abolition editor Of til,
New Yurk Tribune, has recently had his eye.
faux pas in not CO operating with the Know No
thing party fraul,lhs first. Hs finds now that /
is the very organization suited TO the purpose o
"aboshing slavery in the Souih,n aud hence il
a recen, article, u.ldeT The capiivn Of Know No
things aud Atolitonisss," he remarks:
"Our sense oil the magnitude Of The crisis or
the slavery question, which is likely 10 arss
within as OFT time; our deep conviction OF thu
Importance OF lis settlement in the right man
ner, make Us willing 10 sink every other polili
cal difference, and unite shoulder to shoulder
win every mas and with every party who is a
eainst surrenderi1g free territory to be CONVEX ,eu
into slave States"
His sympa'hiss are being turned towards III.
agency, for tho accomplishment, Of his purpose.
which up 10 this time he has considered mimi
cal to his " ishes He secs now thai Knsw
No,bines aud Aboi,ionisis at the North are tn,
same. Ha recosn yes in this new order pow
crful means ioI carrying ON, his long prayed fo
designs, anc will hereafter co operate with thai
order III accomplishing tho object for which il
was doablless first established, the abolition o.
slavery. Does no, this movement of Greeley
speak volumes
The Baltimore Clipper, however, is opposed
to the alliance. The Clipper knows The efTecl
it woud have in Virginia; end in the attempt .e
satisi, the abolition Know Nolhigs OF the North
of the p'rfec, understanding Of Their wishes, al
the same time that Greedy isiepudiated, he edi-
tor advances mos, obnoxious abolition sentiments
which Of themselves stink ia the nos,rils of ev.
cry Southern man. Read:
ave are not disposed to force slavery upon
any territory, end should be heartily reIoicai 10
see 1t abolished in our own State, provided il
were done by The voice oil the slave owners, and
provisions were made TO transfer the whole co.
lored population Of the State to Africa.n 1--WE
look upon slavery as Z curse"
What other conclusion can We arrive at.
when VIC see snch developments and read such
sentiments, than tina, the Know Nothing party
is tn E worse enemy 10 the South, tina, has ever
sprung w IN the country. We do no, desire 10
30 considered ala'misls; Int we think the time
hascoms when every Southern man should look
well 10 the ipsid:ous v lies 10 which our enemies
resort. We mus, watch vigilan,ly, for il is the
only manner BY which The pespe,uiiy Of our
institutions can be maintained
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Col. Martins Gard.

We publish ia an ether celnmn card from
Col. Martin, u. S. Marshal for the Western
District Of Virginia. To j. we inglls the cape
cal attention Of those whe have read the article
from the kanaw ha Republican, published in The
Republican and the Spectator OF ais place..
Justice IN Col. Martin, we think. demanda of
the eiitors OF he above mentioned papeIs pub
lication OF the correction OF the errors they have
circulated by the insertion Of Nj, Newton's ar
ticle.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Federal Court.

The Courtifor the Western District, Judge
Bfockenoiongh presiding, commenced .hespting
session In this place, on Tuesday last. There
are number OF strangers in the place. The
accommodating Marshall, Col, Martin, and F.
b. Miller, Esq, attorney, ars both in attendance.
We notice, also, that our old friend, Jarvis.
who has favored our town with his presence on
each Of the sessions of the Court, 10 here.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05

Nl- We publish on our first page correct list OF
the members OF the next Congress, so far as they
have been elected. The Northern States have all
held their elections, and the abolition force is fully
told. IT will be seen from the calculation, that the
Nebraska Bill will not suffer in that body. 1t is
simply theoretical statement, which, we are much
afraid lscks basis The LISTS valuable for reference,
and would advise persons who interest themselves
in the politics Of the country to preserve this num-
her of the paper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-05
Tickets

We have now printed of 4 number Of cleo.
lion tickets. With which we are prepared TO
furnish a II demands. Active Democrats a, each
precinct in the county should send in their or.
dsrs forthwith, as il is essential that every voter
IN the county should have Democratic ticket
Action is what We now want; and il properly
directed We have nothing 10 fear.