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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Pacific lsail1oad Bill.

a bill for The construction oi Il RAILROAD. 10 The
Pacific, was read third time in the House OF
Representatives, on the Goth. Pending The vote
on its passage, however, the House adjourn
ed
The bill provides for one graul trunk central
railroad AMI lelegraphic line from some point on
the western tounlly of Missouri or Iowa, be-
tween i've ihnly-siAih and foliy third degree of
North latitude, on the nearest aud nrost eligible
route TO San Frahcisco; and twu branch rail-
roads and teesraphc lines, one diversag from
said cenral railroad at seine eligible poni eas
Of the Rocky mountains between the hun.
drrJ aud third aud fifth parallels Of West lo,tai-
IN lie, aud running through The territories OF the
United States in he direction oi Memphis
Tennessee; and one ,hyerong irony he cen
lrd rallioad at The pninl Isl alter said, and
ruultlng through the terfltuTies oil the United
States TO the most eligible point on The western
scare OF Lake Superior. For this purpose il
appropriales puhi1 lands equal To the alternate
sections for pace twelve mites on each slIe al
the road fiom the eastern To Ne western terminus
II is made The dnty OF the SeeIettrs,o i War. The
S, cre,ar, OF the Nav, and the Pnslnasl Gen
eia 10 cause advertisements to be PM lshel in
iva new papers in each Srale aud District Of
Cormria, inviting proposals for the consiruc-
lion of the road anl telegraph on the terms
stated.
Mr.. Le,cher, Of Virginia and Mr. Jones', oil
Tennessee, severally, made Intellectual moves
to get the bill tabled Il seems that maip l.
~ IN The lower House OF Congress, az least, are
d,iermined'o force this H. iqulloas scheme npon
the country. We have, however, an abiding
coaG ence in the Presidents veto VACCINATIONS
should The bill came up Cor his signature.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Not SO Fast.

eve claim to represent the sentiment of those two
thousand wing voters" (of Augusta county, s'when
say that they claim the right to vote for the know
nothing candidates il they fit and we believe they
have pretty generally concluded to do so.''-Spec.
No, so last, Mr.. Spectator. You are sadly
mistaken. Yon again reckon without your host.
huen'ial members of the whig party in this CO ,
WHO will not touch the know rofhings with ii
forty feet poll. If they do not vote for Wise they
will stand off, with their sympa,hies for him.
We have conyersed with several who scorn to
affiliate with any such an organization. The,
ike ourselves, know that there are abuses, con-
necled with emigration, and our naturalization
laws, which should be corrected, bu, hiak The
know nolEinss 60 bow shot beyond reason or
expediepcy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Hosting its Trus Colors.

"Old Federal Augus,a' is as might be
expected, taken kindly TO know-hothing-
ism. II has no less than three newspapers
--aII wing Of course esoted to the canse
OF BARKER. The disnlfed and courteous
Spectator, die Union Republican, and the
Maine-law "neptral" Messenger have all
lent their aid TO the order ever since its
strength aud its tendency were developed.
The three seem TO have engaged in CON
test for the Ionors Of its advocacy. The
Spectator, when the only avowedly wing
paper in the county, fearing no damage
from the fanatic Messenger, took things
rather easy, and made no particular noise
in behalf OF "Americanism." But it had
TO bes,r itself when the Republican COM
menced its career by open adhesion TO the
new movement. Its .'neutfa' neighbor,
with the keen eye for the set OF populsr
sentiment and the demands Of its interest
which distinguished that Interesting class
of journals, also notably warmed up. More
untrammcled by the necessity ofregarding
consistency, the latter soon shot ahead in
the race aud has come out in Il "new series
Vol! Nc. /, y as the True american. 1t
has new editor. WILLS DE HAss, Esq,
whom we should like to see and once did
see, in bette, business than that OF proclaim
ing to the people Of the Valley OF Virginia
that they have vet to learn how to be true
Americans. We infer from his Leaving the
Panhandle; his late home, Oh this mission;
that his whiom neighbors Of the north
west had little encouragement to- give to
his doctrines. That notwithstanding his
judcio',s selection OF field Of labor in
wooldyed whig. county. he will equally
fail we may as coLfid antly predict as,
with the best wishes9cr his pecunlary sue
cess, we sincerity hope.
The fight is now taitly opened between
thetwo diIapIdated politicians who dispute
the kaow-noihing aomiaa.,on for the Gov
erno,ship, BORIS and STUART. The seedy
knights ot. the mountain and the Low lands
each waves his ink-siained pennon. II he
OF Underwater has his Penny Pos, the lime
stone champion Can boast his True Ameri
Gun. Saunton has often luxuruteti in the
soubriquet OF little Richmond y aud now
we have, liz IA donble sense, two RiehmonAs
IN the field. The other day we declared
for Bolts, against all compitors but we
wan, to see fair iigh. We will not damp
the generous enthusiasm that wells up from
the classic putieus Of the Lunaiic Asylum.
We echo, with an -eqaal voice, the war
cries OF "Stsunton forever! sefeamers-
Vile to ;he rescue p Winchester Firga.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
III. Wise in Charlottesville.

We learn from friend who was present shat
Mr.. Wise delivered most mastery speech at
Charlottesville oi the cath He discussed The
subject Of internal Improvements, and favored
the completion Of the leading lines. lie favor
ell liberal system oil education. In word,
he was in favor Of developing the mental ard
physical resources OF the State to The utmost
capacity. lie Diseased he Nebraska bill and
stated thai lad he been in Congress, he would
have voted for ii. He paid his respects, in his
own peculiar way, to the Kn,w.No'hiuss and
Wings, and closed with general oulbursl OF
admiration and applause, from The audience.
lie ~ il address the people Of Augusta Oh the
2s,h of ApsiI. II is. iu,possiele, rom his eu.
yauemeuls 10 com esooher
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

: le CcEEv Post.

The Penny Post in lis new calb Of Na,iyeisrn
Has beromeaene oil lie most nve.era,e oppu.
nenis of Mr. Wise in the State. The editors
however, Justify clare that they arc no ally
OF the Wing party. Let us see. Nj. Wise is
she canIidae,. not Of an anti. Know. Noihinc
party, tut Of the Democratic party, which party,
as such, has never declared in favor of OF asans,
htow-Ns ,tinsism. lIewas nominated without
re-lcnce 10 this subject at all. He is deleaaed
to represent the great national sentiments Of The
Democratic party. The issue is not between
the kn,w .Nothinss and the Anti Know Notlf-
ings b i between Democrats and their oppo-
neh's. Who Ire lie aroHed opponents Of the
Demaclslic pary9 Why the Wings, OF course.
Then if the Penny Pos, sides with The Why
party, in lis effoIs 10 break down the Demo
cratic organization, hal else can it be called
than all ally oil the Wing pal,y2
We are sorry that tie Pest has in orr oFin.
ion, compromised its usefulness, by changing
It's position. We regarded IT as one oil The most
readable. and ably conducted papers on our ex
change list. But il certainly, i'll attaching i!srl
to what is by misnomer called The American
party, has lost much Of its attrac ion to the gen
eral reader. The change may be icr The bette
pecuniarily, (of which, we presume, the editors
did not Think and hosts oil admirers spring ~
around i: but it will mol be the admiration o
he calm, sober, unbiased judgment /, b,s. of Int
excited, bigoed, hol-headsd parlzan, who vii
come f1iltering and hwnino for IFS influence 20
political purposes. We believe the editors are
entirely honest III the change they have All
nour ced-but we believe the Know Nolhin.
; party was born Of corruption, and that its his
tory will be the simple whiting Of i,s inception
} a mushroom growth, and de,pised and inglo,i
Gus dea'h-crucified by the just and patriots
Indignation Of the American people.
The Post uses The arguments OF the WIFI
press-lakes extracts from Wing journals corn
men.hla Oh MI. Wiss aud Of course, to all in
TENS and purposes, must be considered Wh
ally.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Eis HAND County.

Under date of Monterey, JAM 10Th 1885, we have
received communication in relation to the coming
Spring canvass After mentioning tie faets that sex-
efal gentlemen have been spoken OF in connection
with the Office oil representative irosa that county,
the writer proceeds to say
We would therefore present them with the name Of
FRANCES ~. CARVER as suitable person to rep
eeseAt them in next Legislature, and would take
tais hlcals Of calling that gentleman to know
whether he will suffer himself to be RIM as candi-
date ior that Office.
u Mn. GARyEA's fitness and qualifications for the
oi.ce it IS not purpose now to speak, nor, indeed
Is their amy necessity ior doing at this any
other sine. 10 thepeopie OF the county Of Highland
he Is well known, and that is sufficient, upon his
known merits, which speak his hest eulogy, we are
willing that he should stand fall, tried bs
sheA we fear not the result. MANY DEMOCRATS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
The Proof


The Penny Post asserts tina, the position OF
Gov. Pollock, Of Pennsy lyania, and Mr. Wise
OF Virginia, are the same on the question Of the
repeal oil the Missouri compromise. Gov Pol
lock uses the following language in regard IL
lhat act: The recent action OF the National
Congress and Executive, in repeating solemn
compromise, only less sacred in public eslima
lien than the Conhlituiion itsrlt-ihrs attempt
ing 10 extend The Institution oil domestic slavery
In The territorial domain Of the nation, violating
The plighted faith and honor OF the country,
arousiii2 SEE tIonal Jealoasles, and renewing he
agitation Of vexed and d4s,raeting questions
has received from the people Of our own and
other States oil The Uaoa, their setn and merit
ed rebuke.a And. again: ss'rhe people of
Pennsy lyania, in view OF the repeal OF The Mis-.
sour compromise, the principle involved in it,
ana The Consequences resulting from it, as
marked already b. iranl , aud violence aud strife
have fe-alilrmed their opposition TO the ex,en.
Sion on slavery INTO ,eiIlipr, ROW free, and Ie-
newed then psdge 10 The dol;i ines Of The act Of
1880. " hieh relieved us BY constitutional means
OF i greveus social evil.
Now, if Nj Wise has eptrxpokeu or written
any sentiments analogous TO the above, We
should like 10 see it. The Post ha, classrd
him with Gov. Pollock on The question of the
Kansas.Nebraska bill. We ask, respectfully
for the proof to sustain the charge.
Mr. Wise, Ike a great many Southern men,
did not think the Nebraska bill ,sent quite far
enoggb. Fiat WIS The result Of his ardenl
pEo-slayery feeling But MIR. Wise would be
HE last mai 10 desire or auction repeal OF the
lAle ACT OF Congress. II he would not tie, we
would be the asi men 70 Touch Mr. Wise, 70
Democratic candhlata ioi Governor.
ln regard 10 The. sentiments Of lhe Ohio De.
as expressed in the resolutions adopt
ed al their late Stale Convention this press, for
one, utterly and entirely. repudiat, them, and
pIonounces Them unworthy any collection OF n ea
calling hemsel,e D MO -eithw HON South
eyn Democrats cannet affiliate
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

A "FAin' F,cnv--R Rather novel oe-.
curance took place on one Of our streets
on Wednesday last, being nothing i.ss
than regular SIGHT between a couple Of
Irish lpdies q The husband Of one had
sued the husband ofthe ether. for debt, and
failed in procuring judgment. Where
Upon. the men failing to settle the matter,
their better haires took il in hand, the
result of which wasa regular knock down,
interspersed with black eve and cut or
two, ending BY the arrest Of thesparties for
assault and battery. Considering the fact
that the combatants belonged TO the :" fair"
sex, we suppose this might be termed :,
LITERAL, fair Notwithstanding Ne,cs.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Richmond EXamineN.

We take this occasion TO say that we believe
The Richmond Examiner is The ablest paper in
The United States without IL sing 10 execution
lis hIgh.,oncd Southern chiyalry commands cur
admiration. while the grace aud beauty Of It's
composition rivel The eager attention Of the
reader. Its Demuetaey is the old fashioned
State Rights Democracy --asne OF the new-ian-
aled, compromise stuff. lis arguments upon
every subject discussed, are clear, pointed and
iorcible-iull of original suggestion 1t isa
model State Rights Democratic paper.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Central Savings EanK.

annual meelii g on Saturday last. The follow
ing is the Board elected for the present year -
II. Nj. Bell, Pres ident J Geo. X. Saapr, tVice
Pres.) J. A. McClung, (Sec. NJ. Il. McCue,
A. ]. GaIber, J, II. McCue, aud A. w. tlar-
man. J. BranIcbuls, Treasurer; at whose Store
deposits are left.
The Bank declared nett dividend Of ) per
cent for the months endag Isl July, 1851, aud
a melt dividend Of per cent for HE six moHlhs
ending list Jan. ls55-being per cent nett Tor
the year.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
Snap Judgment.

As two newcomers were quietly surveying
the dimensions of our sidewalks after zigzag
fashion, the o.her evening, debating, doubtless.
the uncertainty Of all su5unary affairs, and be.
ing much ia,igued from carrying each a ''brick
in. his hat" onr town Sar.eanl executed snap
judgment upon them, and placed them in Jail To
keep the d mp air from effeclins them. Chair.
table act. Wonder if there were any know no
things about,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

sTAusToS.-The rapid growth Of the
Mountain City is remarked BY every ons
visiting it. The population has greatly
increased within the past few yeats, and
many buildings are being erected both
within the town aud the outskirts. A
spirit OF improvement and "a ,isiacss go.
aheaditiyeness characterizes It's I'll. Gems.
to morn than ordinary extent, since tina
completion of the Cen. Il. Il. 10 that point.
Its location is fine, is climate delightful.
lis society hospitable and industrious. II Is
surrounded by one of the finest PORTIONS Of
country on the face of the earth, and is des.
tined to be a big town. vt. In fire
hotels-iifst class houses-Staun,oa * hard
70 beat. The Virginia Hotel, kent by
Messers Nc Clnng Sc-Pe,ton, is one OF
the very best Of hotels The rnierprisine
aud accommodating propri.toas have spared
no paris 10 administer to the comfort OK
taeir guests by introduccine many Of ths
Improvements in hotel keeping. TIE
table is supplied most ablndativ with the
substantial cdibles Of the adjacent conatry
together with the daia,ies oftse Richmond
market. The rooms are we'll furnished
the servants polite. and attentive, ard the
visitors TO Stanton cannot fali to find at all
tiass,agIe abb. scee mnodati rs ia ,sle I iss
gaia Hotel -Ricimoad Iiiig.
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= = = - =
Woo iwart1 EIo,ls,

The WooaiaEd Hotel, Stanton, has, for
some time past been regarded as among
the first class Fsotels TN ough ont this Valley.
The render viii observe bv al advertise
melt in ibis paper, Mr.. Nooda,d la. as
seeia,ea with him Mr.. Thomas S. Coulter,
gentleman possessing every qualifications
Beesessarr to manage first cass iIo e.
ahi entertain guests in the most 70 Is
AMI satisfactory manner. We have fire.
q'if nifty heard gentleman speak il, the nso.s
favorable terms Of this House one gentle
man, remarked in or presence, during the
last sfllns season, tina, J" tho best Dinner
he csrr sat down to, was at the Wood ra
House. Necdsswc say more 10 orr fri.ads
travelling in that direction, to induce then.
to paironise the Woo dward House, Wa
III ink not Fa'lep Star.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

A Miss'Na PhiNclpLE.--We look in
vain in the basis Principles Of the Amer
lean Party in Virginia" for doctrine
enumerated by Governor Gardner of Mas
sachhsetts. to wit: That no person be
permitted 10 rote until he can read and rrite
The English language The Govenor Of
the good old Bay State is Anoy
Nothing. regularly elected by that order,
and IN his address he lays down tFsis as one
Of the planks of his platform. OF course,
that party being 'snafional'' enc. their
principles are national, and she Virginia
Know Nothinss entertain the same opin-
ions as those OF Massachusetts" the good
old Bay State What is the reason this
doctrine is not laid down in The e Basis
Principles for Virsnia:-AdiAgdoa Dem
teTat.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27
In Troubie.

Two things AT present sorely AM chief
" exercise the whi3 editors OF Virginia.
one is the notorious and established atiiHi-
y between the know othings aud the alb
oitiohists; and the other is tire eireuan-
stance Of Ms W.sa's being renegade
from their own ranks. To disproYe the
former their reliance is Oh the word Of
JAMES GoaI on Bennett, man whom but
IA few months ago they were ,fenolihcing
with fertility OF yiiaperaian Bennett him.
self might have eiiyied. They extract az
feeble an argument, also H. m GREELEY
opposition 10 the kao. natiiihgs. Greeley
lately mar,hulied the DOM aat wing Of
the wing party and his then ee-adittofs
lion Of abolitioni-m amd hal!oa:ag eseff
cause lie opposes.
For editors who thus stast.fs themselves
to assail Henry \. Wise on the ground of
hi. having once been on their own side, is
hardly matter Of surprise. 7. lat little as
tohishment it may cause in Us speedily
gives away to admiration Of the ee!m ei-
frontier. requisite for HE denuneistion Of
''renegadts' By men who show themselves
mos, ilagrantly aud hnmiiiatiagly renegade.
in slavishiy abandoning their l,arty organi-
cation and subjecting it completely 10 the
interests and eohtFol I'll il secret ersief Il few
months old. There is Something Actually
sublime iw this sDeciac,e---a sar,y aynwcd.
y abandoned holding up TO The public
ieprobation man ho abandoned them If
teen years ago after having acted with them
lust long euouuh to discover the badness ul
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

W The Richmond " hig parades some SEN
fences delivered by Mr. Wise in 1897, i'm relation
10 Z 5. Bank, and comments on then, " i'm
much severity. What's the cause Of this The
Wing certainly does not disapprove ,hem The
sentiments are the same entertained by the edI.
tors OF the Wing, hence they should be satisfied
II Democrats can overlook Mr.. Wisc's cratic
notions a, one time. surevahe wings should t
complain. Ii is quite amusing, really, 10 see
how our whg friends are laboring to prove the
democratic uolni,es to be il hi. Il they are
not careful lhey will iadnce some Of their own
party to vote for him. At any tate, there ale
not lev OF he old line Henry Clay wings who
have come out in decided opposition 10 The pre-.
sent moveu ent oI the whig press oil the Stale,
AMI expressed their pDrpose 10 vote no "iusion''
ticket. There's fun ahead. Let il come. We
anticipate no lille craw-6sLins in some quarters
before the election.
Rumor says thai W. are TO have another paper
m ibis place. It is ntlltna,ed lha. The establish.
ment oi an Old school brig paper is cuntempIa.
ted Such an event wouIi occasion some twist
ino
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IMBoDEy TO EskHIDGF.

STANTON, January 2a,l, 1855.
Mr.. 7. p. EsKRI9GE Sin--Your note of yesterday
has been received through Col. baldwin. In regard
to the first point Of inquiry it is responsive and sati
factory. In regard to the other point OF difficulty
between US yodquote from my note the language in
WNch stated my purpose en- approaching you, and
desire to know whether the last paragraph of your
note is correct In reply hive to say that such is
the legitimate construction OF my language.
Yours, Ac., j. D.. IMB0DEN.
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ESKRIpGE TO IMBoDEN.

STANTON, January 22d, 1866
MIR. j. D. lMBoDES: SfR--Yours of this date is re-
ceived by the hands of Mr.. Christian.
As to your inquiry to my meaning in Che alusion
to the presence Of syour friends &C., and ..peace
oicer," reply: The alteration to which you refer
was as you must be aware, sudden affair, origina-
ting at the moment, and wholly unexpected to both
Of us. could not. therefore, have thought or char
ged that there had been previous preparation Ell
ther side.
You ask 10 rctract certain expressions attribu
TED to me, vizs at is falseyou cyou lie ina your
teeth"
1t is certainly true that used these words or 9TH
the Application or meaning which your note would
to indicate. When YOU stated the fact that you
were under bonds for keeping the peace, you went on
us l understood you, to charge that | aware OF
the fact; and your manner, as | Thoughts, conveyed
the imputaton that was seeking to avail myself OF II
known disability on year part to Insult you with il :
panity. 1t was this imputaton which sought tore
o. making issue with you as to the iacto your be-
ing under bonds; though that fact, il ever before
known to me, had wholly escaped my memory.
Our note in reference to this point Of the altcrca
ton, uses the following language: with a view OF
avoiding heavy pecuniary forfeiture, and 10 give
you the opportunity OF uatieing my hands, and thus
place upon an egfta{ footing with yoa.sei4 oi ui
and respectful manner, nj taet, which, from
torcty III this community, supposed to b. known to
every one, viz: that was aadef feeognizanee,' &c.
Ihii language would seem teadnit of aconstruetion
which negatives the purpose TO make the inpu.ation
to which have referred; lnG as ail.at geu right to
consetsc ycuF own language and eans.ect, desire,
before responding to year request that shall fetrae
the words referred to- to know from youwhether such
is the correct construction of Year note.
Yours, Ne, I. p. ESkRIDGE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

Nor Ours a DuEt.-Col. Schouler,
the editor Of Cincinnati Gazette. a few
days ago. stated that John Mitchell esc.p-
ed from Van Diemans Land, by violating
his parol Of honor. Mr.. Mitchell, on see
ias it. sent letter, through Capt. Ly ons.
of CINCINNATI requiring him to make full
re,rac'ion. Col. Schouler, in reply, stated
that allegation was founded upon the news
paper assertion. and Mr.. NJ. now denied
IFS truth, he acknowledged his error, and
would make the necessary correction.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

HlGarALUrlN.-The Washington Stor
Of Thursday has the 10 lowing specimen
of composition in its comments OH the on
position otle Judiciary bill:
''lt is evident from this, that the spple
OF Giseord has been thrown il our midst,
and unless nipPed in the buii. it threatens
to burst forth into conilagration that will
deluge the whole land.
A Iull-srown apple to BE- nipped in the
bud and. if not, 70 kindle conaagraiiom
that will defags tile whole country
heavens what an apple, 1t should be
exhibited at the next agsic,l Ira fair, with
an engine stationed on one side of it to
prevent the conilagrasion, and an ak on
the other, to save those who are in danger
OF being overwhelmed by the deluge. So.
says the Amsrican Organ
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-01-27

u The Hon. H. A. Edmnalson, the popular
representative in Congress from the Bolelenrt
District. declines re-ek.ction. This announce
meut VIII he received with regret not only BY
the Democratic party Of his own district. bn Of
the entire State Mr.. H. nas made an sfficien
AID faithful representative.