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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17
I lie Late Elections,

The late elections in New York, Massaehu
sets, New Jersey, Mary Louisiana Mis-
| sissipPi and Wisconsin, have resulted us ia
vurably as might have been expected. H.
New York, the Hard ard Soi, Democratic
wings of the Democracy had each ,ieket-al
50 The tGsiouis;s, and the knew Noshings. eac,
ticket The returns give iIealey, Know
Nothing. for Secretary of State, plurality o
10000. This is claimed as a victory, not
withstanding they are in minority OF m eas
10000. The vote stands:
For Secretary OF siaie-l leadey K. NJ, %,
III; King, Fusion, sl,9ll; Hatch, Suit, 60, i3S;
Ward, Hard, 1856.
The State Senate stands Fusion, 10; X. n.
II; Democrats, Z. The House-Demoerats 81
X. n; 80; Fusion, s6.
Il sill here be seen, that had the Democratic
party united, It's success would have lern Ger.
tain. We can easily succeed in 1856,
New Jersey has given Us a handsome triumph
She chose Der eeislatnre That BODY will
staHd: Senate. | 2 democrats, wings 5, l. Ms
iionse 81 democrats, 10 Wings. q knew.noilfigs
ami one temperance maa.
The Democrats lave Carried their entire
:iehe for Stale officers in Louisiana. Robert
Q. Nicklifle is the Governor elect. The sue
cesslal candidates FOR Congress are George Ens.
is, j.. Miles Taylor, Thos G.. Davidson. and
'oho NJ, saadJge, the three last being Demo
Gratis.
Returns are not full from Wisconsin; bur they
Indicate The election Of BAKsrow, dem, for
Governor 10y handsome maoriiy over his
kUYW. NOTHING ennanput Hn AprnpD
In Mississippi The Democtafc tna ioriy for
Governor Is abons 6.0oo-hayiny swept The
Whsle State.
see Malyand and Massachusetts returns Oh
The HIST page.
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EMEm0bse FM3.n. f02. Sale.

f5NllE subscriber offers his FARM for sale, contain
lug 2l3 Acres; adjoining the lands of r. Han
ger, and others. The improvements are two story
Frame Barn and other necessary out buildings. The
farm is we'll watercd and in good state at cutiva
ton. aad not surpassed for productivcness BY any in
the county. About 60 acres of it is River Bottom.
NOV. II ls55--Gm. PETER HANGER,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

Among diseases, dyspepsia and liver complain
rank rs most difficult to We are pleased to
pave II in our power to point out remedy which
has rfeFea eiitetual IN many cases, and which we
can safely recommend os certain and in!allibl,
cure; 1T has been the means of rescuing thousands
from an untimely grave. WEI the HooAanj's
German Bitters, prepared oy DIR. &. NJ. Jackson, at
the German Medicine Store 100 Arch street. phIa
delphia. See advertisement.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17
A U G u y IA Ian .
FOR G Al G..

\ virtue of two deeds of trust executed to mo hy
u Joseph A. Thompson, will offer az pablie Sale
on the premises, on Satareas the l5M day Of Do
eember next, valuable tract Of land--being tho
same conveyed by Andrew Thompson, SEN, to
eathaino l.. Thompson and said jose PHI A. Thomp-
son, and to which By deed from said Catliarine, the
said Joseph A.. has become the sole owner, (all of
which ehnyeyance2 are duly Of record.) Said track
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17
.E,sss'Usy.

fiNAhEN up BY Henry Snc In Augusta County,
L on The day Of october, 1859, the following
described Estray, viz A Ileifer of Red color, with
white and red spotted face, white under the Jaw
belly aud tad no car marks; supposed to be year
ling last spring, and appraised at ten dollars.
Extract fihn tae Record -Teste
Nov, II, lsaa w. A. BURNETT, d. C..
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~ We direct attention TO The averilslnenl
Of valuable lands by N X. Trout Esq, as
Trustee for Joseph A. Thompson. The preper-
~ offered Is such as i, rarely placed in market.
Those Wishing topurehase conll moi do better
han examine these land
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OYSTERS.

n !. Calcnon. Wholesale and retail dealer in
\ oysters, has opened all eating Saloon in the
Room idimefis occupied by Il. Whsman as a Bar.
bef shop, and near the American Hotel. lie re-
specially asks share Of public patronage.
Nov 18th ls55
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Important. DECISION.

u published In our last. a dt clson from the
Attorney Generals Office, unter the head ..
Equality OF the Stateso The phiale lphia n .
American remarks OF this decision that it is
OF more Importance than il appea 8 at first ST.. hi.
In etieetlt declares null aud void all prohibitions
OF slavery III any OF The territories ol HE Uuion,
and bases this upon the decisial.s OF the United
States Supreme Cont. We hive no, space 10
remark upon this. hut the reader will fad by
an examination oil the decision tina, such is the
fact. II makes the slavery pohstllou in Oregon
ct no force, and renders i,agatofy all subsequent,
acts 10 ;he same ead.u
A references to the decision will show thai
The Aorb american correctly eonsuues it. 1t
denies thai Congress ever held any municipal
sovereignty, jurisdiction; TT lIah OF sup over
car territorial domalu, except iof the temporary
purpose cs executing The tlusls and treaties M
der which ii was acquired. II dtelties that The
ordinances ielbiddme slavery il: the hoflhwes.
tefa Ferri,oty, infmerly 81 called, was exln-
anshed By the Constitution, as imposing re-
slrlellnns npea The States formed ou oi said ter
titory Incompatible with the perfect equality Of
all the States.
Iteciies further that the Missouri rcs's ic,iYe
law OF 1921 which unaefluuk 10 lay down q
perpe udl rue OF municipal law for the territory
north OF 300 80, would not only be init IN It's
application 10 sneh future States as might b.
formed ou OF such territory, but mas np{. from
The beginning, null IN lis very inception, -oe-
cause incompatible with aud intended To- de
slroy the organic, constitutional fact Of perfect
equality oil Maternal right, ia all respects, bslween
tho new and old States. These positions, the
Attorney General says, are i'll harmony with
AL the decisions Of the Supreme Ceua So AI
as the points involved have come belole that u.
dicaure.
Hence the propliely Of the language of the
Kansas bill. Which instead of repeating The
Missouri Compromise law, merely dsclaies that
il is poid mot shall be, hui Is void Mr.. Cust-
lng says. "nnI! and VOID al iMeeptio ~. Sell.
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Editorial Correspondence
KlRKsyILLE, ApAlR co 2!IssorBi,


IOWA has probably as itch sol as ANY
u the Western States, and is generally
healthy. Her pf3ifies are generally 'fil-
rula,ing; but she, ike III Sic qrdiiis,
States, IS t.efeIettt il timber hefe ere
some o. the most lovely fares il taii State
that | have ever seen. The fam houses
are genefa'ly t1o stoay ftame, tatFs
weaiherboafted and painted Whit. Situa=s
ted upon some enlinenee commanding TIE
whole sunoupdieg coaHtfy. he fences
are straight and nearly all new; free From
bria,s and shfubbery. which, 10 a farmers
eve, is delightful. lisdeiuS Is becoming
very common, winch sFli s gP IN tbfee
Of tour Yeas sufficient 10 protect the crops
There is timber along The rivers, but it Is
generally taken, and commands haA
price.
There i a Tremendous influx Of pop1la
lion to Iowa, and The pubIie lands are "a
ken up very rapidly. Thousands have
been disappointed il getting land in tue
Northern putt Of tie State IN consequence
u ''ie ia'e oaus . ~ sa3' i2els ~ :. '''s
o'a'e pei"s esosea' faiiouS 5e"''sssS = "f :,
been assigned tor the closing Of The land
oi'ees oy s9ai' u sitsi Il p ~ se"Ssei'' ~ -
81 Tue 'uei' 'i - has oseii 'o'an'.'su uP'"
the government money which had been
recently sent 10 ""s"'iiss'o'' . ''o'' ''ess
e'neefs ana ey offers, mat so'nF OIL me
wiie-wofket Is are eaaeaNoilfs; 70 eelis
the sale OF the Lands until they eaa get an
appropriation Of them byConstess 10 Rail-
,a.d a.r,o.es
A. ,......,...
'As VIZ ""'e o." "''' t'os..e" ~
aehlng lahd IN Town are gong INTO ScFga.
ern Missouri where there is an abundance
of excellent land vet "a enter. and where
a...o.s.a - - l., .aaah. :, -.
ps'ees'
Alter short teaf ID Iowa We dropped
down the river to Canton, in Lewis coun-
ty. Missouri. where we very unexpectcd
J.. -. i'll ~, a.oaIl..a, r,:...I "a -.
-, :,
eou"', '''n, M. Nz''''a'a i-esoi' "ho IT,
eeiNed US with great kthdness and a'teh-
tiot. Mr. Z. resides in Canton and is en-
ragged in running a line of stages into
Non,,.... ,t;a.,.; lit 1T IL.
e',''e :" - 'e'0 = : 49, .''',s &c y
hahosohe return. o"esoh' though Il S'''atf
place, does considerable business with
several of the interior counties. \ Chris
tan University is being established here
H., IT, pst,ro.z,s rs ls,o. eau,te
oa''a'hs' s'''a''a upon d" e''''e"'' , &c
the town. presenting quite d com hiahaHiS
appearance. There is also seminary Of
learning here under HE AUSPICES Of the
ue.bod;.t tsn;seoo,l Ch.rcb
~. ~. oe,,, I-.i.:,l-
Y" ''s -oS'' "s 49, o'' 80 'A''ns' me-
III company WIN l"o soeiat sehHehea'
one Of whom resides al this place. aud had
very pleasant ride of II, passing through
Iay;s Enov and !. mar, af dafr rnut,i;e>.
49,, ~ ,.,a,,. i 49, naa',',,;,h -.
Aoou' n'ne-'eii''ls VI .ne '"0' " "'e'' -
passedzover was beautiful pfaifie. III bod-
les Of about 6 miles wide aud 10 long
We crossed three rivers dfy shod-the
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

" Wyman, lhs Wizard and Enigma, has
been here He gave two exhibitions in Union
Hall-one on Thursday and one on Friday
nish'--of his 5wo dafiuI poVels as a yan,cilo
gust and magician. The house was crawded
For Innocent Mlvt! and wandel exciting leafs,
we have never seen anyhifg 10 eqnal these
exhibitions. In addition to these attraclons,
Mr. Wyman himself is nice little gentleman
asreeab!eand pleasant, and his agent, Mr.. Toy
is just suited 10 his place He knows his hus
ness, about as well as any man we have ever
seem We trust Mr.. M. will receive sufficient
encouragement this Time 10 make il agreeable
lor him 70 return on some llllnIe OCCASION
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

Qts. See advertisement If L. Coleman, ~ hole
sale aad retail dealer in oysters. His saloon il
near the Amer crn Hotel, in the room lotmerly
occupied by Z Whisman, as barber shop
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

S- We call the alieiton Of farmers to
tire advertisement Of AIf. +. J Boyle, ol
Premium Wheat Fans They are doubt
less die most Superior article Of the kind
aow IN USE. They have never 5een offer
ed Al any Agfitaiufal Exhibition, with.
out takirg the prenisn, a4d they have
been e&hibiied al ;hliteen different places.
inis fact Of itself should be sufficient
Recommendation. Bat in addition, the
universal testimony OF those who have
used them, ,sustsias these decisions, and
we presume that there are now moe Of
Doyie's Patent Wheat Fans In use. than
o. any other patent in the United States
Such facts as these are ample attestation oil
tue utility Of the machine. But these are
not all Mr. Doyle himself IS very clev-
er gentleman, and deserves encouragement
il fo; no other reason, than because he pays
Me printer IN aGeance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

{sga Congress will assemble on Monday,
the Sd OF December, two weeks from next
Monday. We look for stormy times -
The issue will be made in electiag speak
er. The die will there turn Whitfield
and law versus Reeder aud treason, is the
point to be decided.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

AFFRAY IN kANsAs.-An ailray occur
red in Kansas few days ago bctwee,
Samuel Collins aud =. Langhia. "ht
formef was Killed and the latter danger
ous!y injured
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

W. He call attention 10 the advertisements
of Mr.. }. B. Antoue in ,o.day's paper. He has
purchased his partner's interest II the lalge AMI
handsome confectionery, on Main Street, ard Is
nov sole proprietor. This is one OF the finest
establishments n the valley, and for Iiesli"oss
Of articles has no superior, Give Mr Antoine a
call, as he IS always really to accommodates
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

{sss We want wood VIII cur subseti
beis bling II 10 us, CT let US fretze We
hope this is the last dun Of the aiad ~e
via be compelled to write,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

IL Late papers .oIing tie amgrtlisi he
yellow Feycr had again made rs aapear,
,nee n Norfolk aud poftsmodih. 4 iiiQl-
her O.: cas,s had occurred n the iisl iaa.
= ,;,y and several IN the latter. We
,rfst tie lNsaor is untrue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

G5-Soe advertisement OF Peter Hanger
valuablo Middle River iaiE.
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We understood that Joha Htaadebafg,
E-q., and his lady Of Stanton recgoily
returned from kiehmaAd VIII tsYe Of tAe
Orphan children taken itom. Noilo'k aid
Poflsmopth-oae a aey. ase1 about lYo
Neafs-tie other a siil, aged about IS
months. The boys name is not kuown,
nor could aay clue be had as 10 hi, pafen-
cage. It Is the design, we learn. Of Mf.
and 5Ir,. Blaodeb9s to adopt i6e,r De.
re!t little ones as ihvif children. and raise
them as such. CHARITABLE act
We also learn that Mr.. aod sirs. II.
II. Peston Of lie Virginia Iioiei in llus
place. have selected oae Of the many
falherless, aud a..ss mo,hell.s, Iitiie relics
ef ,he late seouIge in Norfolk and Ports
mouth now III Richmond, and intend 10
ADOPT il as tllelr obi. $aeh evidence ol
charity cannot ba mistaken
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&c. We publish in another column th.

So We publish i'll another column the
adjustment of the difficulty between Tie
Hon. G. 8. Faulkner. member elect 10
Congress from the Frederick District, and
his late competitor, Alex. Il. Bolelei, E4q.
VIZ have read lhr entire Correspondence
as published aud think the matter has
beca sesy handsomely arranged.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

AUGUSTA AnEAp.-We learn from a
letter received at his Office that our young
friend and former townsman, Yer Bicklc
son Of our esteemed citizen, Adam Bifkle
made Bureau, which took the premium
at the Lewisburs Fair. It's said to be a
very handsome piece Of workmanship
Augusta makes herself Known, through her
soas, everywhere. Air. b. Is now living in
Aewisbug.
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IETs1s.

In this place. on the 9TH inst, Mrs I.IvlsiA Day
Az, aged about s5 years.
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o. Sec Interesting items uade, The head
Of California ne#s
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DAVID srROrUEp

Afpentied,to this, arc some letters ana
staieme''ts gisin. the mere history of the
attain AID OF the negotiations that con-
eIa,iea ii,
A Postscript soys that the parties will re-
snulc thviF former relations.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-11-17

Coal Of a good quality abounds IN the
bills Of the Charlton nver. Northern
RlissuaFi il destined to be grea. country
Alien Of considerable capital could make
good investment, heic. lndusiry in every
b.sitrss depAliieeht viii he amply .emu-
l.4sI.Aea here Yours, &c, Ak
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J. Il, ASToNEs sALooN.

New. II, 1866. Spec. copy.~
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rHE INDICATOR.
S 7 AL NF0 N, VA

hroRN1Eo, NOV Il, 1855
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-07-18

towns. Nearr assured that the proposed in-ti
tuition Is likely {" commando degree Of support
aud patronage, from abroad. which will make t
cveiitable 10 our town and State thing Is
necessary ON our part 10 secur- At. but to do
what we are well able TO ID. ami be richly repaid
in the incalculaLle benefits 10 result to u there
from
The several members Of the late faculty og
Madison COLLEGE are expected to be here during
this ar the next week, with the intention Of cE.
aiming into the advantages our town presents
and a-cer'aing the prospect of aid from its citi-
zens. Should they be satisfied with the ndca-
tlonz. they will at once MAKE arrangements for
the commencement Of their undertaking, and if
suitable building can be temporarily procured
VIII openthe session in September October
without waiting for the erection Of college cdi-
flee.
We shall frequently refer to this subject in
the future -
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The North Calollna Elaclicn.

On the frst Thursday Of August will eonp If n
the old North State the FIRST tial of strength ha-
tween the new American Party aud the Old bat
Not yet defunct Democracy, has after, 49,
Of fierce battling with IT, Wings obtained r.a
ascend ney ,hcrr. n tie approaching contest
Wa simply between the "American." AMI the
Spoils mn, we shauld feely,ry little uncertainty
about the result Bat il = the case in North Cal.
DINA "a, il l. in irgnla Men OF high standing
and influence, who have heretofore been AMONGST
the strongest wyestrrs against Democracy
who have signaiized themselves by their ear,.a-
jealous, and successful resistance to the anti r.
publican dogmas and measures of the old jackson
party now united together under the name Of
.Iefiersonian Republicans. HhigS, VIII, rj,e
Henry A. Wise Of old, have warred 10 the knife
against the Power which now sits supreme in the
high places Of the land dispensing rewards ,on the
one hand, to the faithful, and inHicting punish
ment on the other, upon all who dared to enter.
tain independent opinions Rnd 10 vote according
ly-WhgS who have in the most determined Sp.r-
il time and again assaiIed aud exposed the clap
trap of Baltimore Platforms, and tie wiley and
wery character OF their architect, Wings, we
say, with these praiscworthy antecedenis have
taken the opportunity Afforded by the appearance
in the field of the new political Organization which
has been reyled, to tratornize with its enemies
to embrace Democracy d to MD in pcrpetuatiag
its tyranny upon the people at this reputedly free
u
who, at home andin Congress, have done yeo-
man 5 service to the cause which il is mainly the
aim and intent of the AmeGcdn party to sub.
serve, now in league with their old enemy, and
striving shoudert to shoulder with him to clear
the way for his further triumphs which will if
achieved, bind the country still more helplcssly
in the chains which now gll il. How these re-
cent and bitter foes of Democracy can aid its IF.
forts at a rescue ON the fate which now like the
sword of pamecles. hangs over It's head, threat
ening righteous retribution for It's misdeeds. IS
to us matter of astonishmeut But So it is
Kerr and Caldwell, in North Carolina Stephens
and Toombs, in Georgia-once the sworn and
uncompromsing foes of the Spoilsmen, are now,
ready to assist in their deliveranoe from the per-
il which threatens to annhate them and their
corrupt system of administering the Government
We have said that but for the enlistment of such
Wings as we have named in the Democratic
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EDITORIAL Conc spondenoo
MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR spmNG

MONTGOMERY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
July 10th. !
Knowing the interest taken by many of your
readers in-the enterprise of opening here new
resort for health and pleasure, | viii give you
such information of the progress aud prospects
OF the place as Lave acquired by few days
soiourn. The locality commonly known
The Devils Den" from some old tradition Of
robbers who Qpoe frequented this region and
found d secure retreat in a cave near by) lies
near the summit o. the Allegheny, in narrow
vale, and is Tor will be in less than u weekly
by branch railroad. running down
mile and a-half from the Virginia & Tennessee
The property is owned by wealthy and liberal
company of gentlemen, who resolved, as well
as able To make it the most attractive resort in
the State. The expenditures, | am told, already
approximate hundred thousand dollars, and by
another season will probably not fall far below
twice that amount. The improvements were
commenced some six or eight months ago only,
and being prosecuted for The most part amid the
rigors of a mountain winter, and under Difficult
ties unanticipatod and almost nsurmountable, it
is astonishing how much has been accomplished
Three hundred persons suppose might be very
comfortably entertained with the buildings now
completed.
Here, I may as well mention, that | had the
pleasure of attending last Thursday an elegant
and sumptuous dinner, given by the ,proprietors
TO the mechanics in appreciation Of the diligence
fidelity and skill with which they have pursued
their labors. Over a hundred workmen shared
the superb entertainment. After they had finish
ed, the following toast, prefaced by suitable re-
marks was offered by Rev. John Long of your
city, and received with cordially by the eonpa-
ny:
1.-The President and Company of the Montgom-
cry White Sulphur Springs: ample in their con-
ceptions,s liberal in their appropriations, kind
and conejfntory in their bearing towards the me-
chanics heir employ, may they speedily real
ize their most sanguine expectations"
toast complimentary to 1.-The Press" was
briefly responded to by your correspondent, end
another complimentary to "The Host was ac-
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ARRIVALS at tho WASHINGTON HoUsr

TITNTT y 'TVTI-IN
Wu.W. LEFrWIClI.... ..-...... Proprietor.
: ludunl ,luo Is Dabaey, Campbei Ihos
Brarnley, Phln 4 N Woods, Cas@ell; y Bur
nett, Montgomoryi L " Sinclair Bedford, Ia
Drummond, Jno " Myers, Amherst; VIM Clark,
Chrstiansburg; $ NJ Soatcs Roanoke, j Board,
Bedford; JAS i Watson, Roanoke; Jas p Whol
ing, y & T L Il; l. uolbrook, Miss $ Hunter
Miss Hunter Milton Voss, Danvine, A Taliaier
70, Fauqocr. : Robertson, do; Nat { Anderson,
city; b $ 1aliaforro do X II Davis, Mchmond;
nv Curry, Wythevlc; W Plunkett, Liberty;
j II Seuddcr, \ Y; { II WngfcId, Chnrlottcs
Vile; q y Timboral,e y lady. AppnmuttoX; Miss
Tmberake, do; j Il scott, Richmond; G a Crock
EFT, Wytheville; DIR Geo Il Chapel, Petersburg