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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-02

place Smithsonian Institution washington d.
The 9th Of February, ieSa
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

OFFICIAL VorE.-The Dispatch pub.
lished what purported to be the official
yote Of the State for Governor, with the
exception Of two coualies. which were
believed TO be reported correct The
Enquirer calls attention to several errors
as contained in the republication by the
South,Side Democrat Of the Dispatchs'
figures. The Enquirer promises in few
days the entire official vote, which. when
it appears, we will re-publish. The ma
Jointly Cor Wise in the State. as given by
the Dispatch, is 10. AT.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

EDITORIAL CoNvEsTion.-.As th.,.
Seems to b. general desire that Con.
ventien Of the editors and publisher.
Of Virginia be held. aud a. by com.
men coaseni. Stanton has been select ed
a. the place, we approve OF the suggestion
that the time named (l5th Of August be
abandoned, and Tuesday. the ed day OF
octobss Be substituted. We are induced
70 this suggestion BY the rumors which
have been spread broadcast over the coun.
ny. IN seeasd 10 the health OF this place
which would doubtless prevent many per.
sehs attending who would otherwise be
present by the first Of October. We arr
almost sure. every vestige Of small. pox
will have disappeared. Because the cases
which are aow under treatment are all
from contsgion; and the further sprea d
Of the disease is almost impossible, because
Of fhe very active and efficient means EN-.
Ployed b. the proper authorities to sre-
vent il.
We hope the press Of the State will at
once adopt the suggestion here made. or
some one more suitable, and have the
place and time definitely fixed upon, that
no difficulty may interfere to large at
tendance.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

&- A fatal rencontre took place on the
18th instant, at Fsirmount, IN Clarke Coun-
ty, Missouri, between J. II. .Childress and
DR.. J. b. Craven. The latter was killed.
The affiay grew OUT Of an old difficulty;
but few words were said; the Doctor threw
a weight at Childre,s, and while in the act
Of throwing anotherthe latter struck him
over the head with scythe he happened
to have in bis hand TO grind.
DR.. James B. Crav~ns was native of
Harrisonburg, Rockingham county, which
place he left, when young man. for the
West. He was the SON Of DE-. Joseph Cfa-
vens, deceased for many years.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28
The Know Nothings Of Illiuoi.


The annual session the Know Nnih-
ing State Council, Of Illinois, was held A
Springfield, the capital ol the State y few
days ago, aud We are sorry TO say, tina, its
proceedings were Of such = ehaIscter a. 10
place wide guilt between the American
patty Of illinois aud the American party
OF the Southern States. Thr session I e
The Council appears TO have been stormy
ohe. the slavery question, being Of course,
the main topic OF excitement. "A strong
effort was made to procure the ra.ifi. alton
Of the slavery plank Of tue PhiladxlpLin
National Platform, out unfortunately with
Out success. The Free Soil sentiment u
Tue Convention WAS tQa strong for the con-
serya'ive and national element ofihat bodv
and accordingly in lieu Of ME Philadelphia
resolution, the Know Noih,ngs sl Illinois
put forth the following deelat alton ON the
subject Of slavery.
8. Thatth time has srrived when the
American party Of the United State. ar.
called upon to take open, fearless and un-
reserved ground upon the susal question
OF slavery, that is now akitating the peo-
pie OF every set ton OF tins Union: Ind
that the intense excitement and agitation
which at the present time are distrst ting
our country upon the subject OF slayerv'
have been caused BY the repeal Of the Mis-.
souri, Compromise; and that the repeal
was ancalled fol, a gross violation and dis
regard Vi sacred compact entered into be-
tween the two great sections Of this con.
federacy. and in the highest degree des.
Euctive 10 the peace and welfare Of This
Union. That restoration Of the Missou-
ii Compromise. as ii n,ll restore the terri
tory for which it was originally mace to.
the same situation in Which ii was beGr.
that line was unnecessarily destroy ed, so il
Will restore peace md harmony 10 the
country, without injury or injustice 70 any
portion OF the Unicn; that while il will
only give 70 freedom that which with due
solemaity and good faith was long since
conveyed.to her under the contract. II Mill
equally preserve the full and undisnuted
rights acquired under i, by the South and
that therefore the Missouri Gem promise
should be restored, and tina, in all Political
national contest the Ampriran party in the
state OF illinois will demand OF lis c.nd
dates sof. pfhcs among o.I.or qua ii,atiot
their open and und'sgused OPINIONS upon
tins question. f - :
lhls resolution was adopted bs a,eie
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28
From California.


Tho Steamer Star Of the Yves, arrived from
California on he 25ih inst. She brings one mil
lion iagold. The mines were ye,urains hand.
some reward 10 the operatives. The political
news is interesting. The democratic State con-
venion met al Sacramento on The q h Of Juns
On the 20 PlaifsrIn and resolutions, forming
nsarly an exact Transcript OF tho late Bati-
more platform, wilhthe addition Vi one denounce-
ing The know. no,hngs, were unanimously adopt
cd. two hnndrcdand eighty five delegate vo,i z
The following are the Nasainathns: john
BieleI, iJr Governor; Thomas Rurdy iIy Lien ei..
snt Governor; Charles Bryan and Myivn MOL
ton, respectively, ior the short and long term oi
the Supreme Cosa. T. Elourny would prob.
ably be nominated Tor comptroller. h 10 stated
lha, twenty-five Of The delegates wi,hdre1 alter
the nomination Of Bisler.
An imme'ss meeting Of know.No,hags had
been held al Sacramento, al which DR.. Nc
Means, she Stale Treasurer, presiaed. Speech.
90 were made Wy Henry S. Foote, late U. 5,
Senator; Edward C. Marshall, tx Congressman;
Bale Pey ton. ex- Minister 10 Chill and city Al.
iotney sfSan Francisco; Hon. Wilson flint, S;a g
Senator, and David ). Terry, Esq, Distinguish
I'd democrat OF Stockton, addressed the meet ING
Ex.GoveTnor FoOte, lion. Y. C. Marshall, Ba-
ne Psyton, David S. Terry and other leading
Southern politicians have been delivering speech.
es and addresses throughout, The interior in favor
Vi The know.nolhin1 movement.
The Slate election sskes pace OF tbs FIRST
"Wednesday in September
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

BAD ARRANoEMENr.-W have been
informed that the people in the vicinity
Of Bells Valley have been deprived for
the past two weeks Of mail, not~ it'll .
standing the mail stage passes there twice
day, and the horse mail twice week.
The postmaster is not permitted to open
the mail that is carried in the stage, as
there has been no instructions from the
Department to that effect. and there is no
mail brought by the horse route. The
mail, therefore. intended for that place is
carried past every day, without being left
there. This is a bad arrangement an
should be speedily remedied by the P. NJ
General.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

Slavery In KauSae.

+. The agitation in regard to the question
Of slavery in the Territory Of Kansas does
not abate, but seems TO be exciting the en-
tire country. That Kansas will be slave
State seems now.to be generally conceded.
Even the New York Times. one Of the
most decided # the abolition press, and
one Of the warnsst patrons Of the abolition
"Emigrant Aid Society," despa'rs Of con-
traven ing the design Of ,he South. and
admits that the slave interests must event
ually succeed. In commenting upon the
subject, the Times ssys:e .
We SEE from an editorial which we copy
from recent number Of lhe Kansas Free
State, an AntiSlavery paper published At
Lawrence. that the opponents Of Slavery
there arc weakened By the same dissen-
sions which break their power everywhere.
While the champions Of Slavery are al
ways united in sentiment and in action,
its enemies are divided by various opinions
as to the abstract ground to be taken, as
well as the specific measures to be adopt
ed. We infer from the tone Of the article
referred to, that there is danger OF failure
from this Cause Kansas is likely to be-
come Slave State, because those opposed
to Slavery cannot act in harmony. They
will not come together aud agree upon
some plan Of operations. Each section
has its own views and its own plans, which
1t will not yield to any other. This il a
great mistortune-onei which the irie nds
Of freedom ought, b, some means or other,
to avert from their cause.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

BeTTER SrILL.--We noticed seyera;
weeks since that Mr.. Joshua Evsus, Of
this county, had received intelligence tina,
an estate of S1,800.000 had been left in
Wales, and that he was one OF three heirs
to it. We have been since Iniormed by
one OF the parties. that the sum is 81. 500.
900, even larger than. first stated.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

KANSAS LEGisLATuRE.-The Boston
Advertiser learns that the Kansas Legis-
lature has not only unseated all the free
soil members Of that body, but has voted
that the code Of Missouri shall be the law
Of Kansas. The same paper adds:
We learn from private sources that the
rejected members Of the Legislature were
to meet on the 18th at Lawrence, for con-
sultation. Meetings Of the people at diff
ferent points through the territory are ev.
cry where disavowing Abe authority oil
the legislature. which isforcing upon them
the laws Of another commonwealth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

K,LLED.-Ssmmer6eld Points, seasn6
son Of Joseph Poi ."f Charlottesville. was
scAlped and killed IN the Territory Of Utah,
recently, bya band Ct Indians. There
were two others 10 company with Mr.. p.
They were engaged in cattle speculations.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

o. We devote much Of the space usual.
y occupied By editorial matter to the pub
location Of the doings Of the Know Moth
ings North, and also to the violation OF
Individual rights by the abolitionists in
the case Of Mr.. Wheeler. We are sure
our readers will be much more enlighten.
ed By the facts As given, than by anything
we could write. Volumes are contaiaed
in the matter we publish to-day.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

Heavy RAns.-There was very heavy
rain in this vicinity last Saturday night
Considerable damage was dobe to the
gardens. fences, sc. The hay -scsles were
swept away, the wood work being torn
completely up, with the exception Of two
large logs. The corn in come localities
suffered greatly. Lewis Greek was more
swollen than il has been for number Of
wears.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

Is. On last CouIt-day, rs two gentlemen
were riding near Wcodward's Hotel ia a
top buggy, the horse took fright-leapsd
out of the shafis-breaking bo.h-and
placed his head in the rear Of the vehicle,
seemingl, looking in TO see IL any body
was scared. No harm done. however,
save to the buggy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

RsNKvoLRkT.-Ws ask Abe attention
Of our readers to the advertisement Of a
benevolent enterprise. in our columns Of
to-day. We are sure general patronage
will be exelded il. which we hope will
result in the realization Of the hopes Of its
proiectOfs.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28
Amusing Rumors About small.Pox.

~ Au6 vtost w tuV YusSt uuo uuOU.
trusive little village Of Harrisonburg, last
Wednesday evening, we were accostcd
by every acquaintance we met. after reach.
ing there. with an inquiry a. to the pro-
gress Of the small pox IN Stsunson. Ru-
NOR had the number OF cases at various
figures from so to 150-wi,h q sptingling
Of about 10 leases Of cholera! This, oil
course, was quite an amusing story 10 US,
who knew. that with the exception Of a
few cases Of yarioloid, and one case oil
small pox, confined to the West end Of
town. the health Of Staunton was never
better. These exaggerated. rumors cannot
but injure the business OF this place, AVID
we conceive it to be the duty Of our neigh.
bon Of the press 10 adjoining counties, TO
re.publish the statement Of the condition
Of the health Of the place. made by the
Stsunton papers from time TO time. The
publications we have made. as to the
number Of cases. have been correct. We
have taken great pains to inform ourselves
Of the progress Of the disease. and our
readers aud the public may rest assured
that we will publish the real state Of the
case, le. that be what it may. We will
give them The truth. let il be ever so dis
aslrous 10 the business Of the town. because
we believe they they should know il. =
As the disease now il. we do not think
there Is particle Of danger in visiting chs
town aud transacting the usual business -,
Every single case that has yet occurred has
been from contagion-the first case having
been brought from Bsltimore-aLd hence,
considering the efforts to prevent commu.
nication with those localities where it ex.
lists, we do not think there is any danger
Of its spreading. The people Of Harris
onburs are much more excited upon the
snbirct lban the people Of Staunton. But
Harr, sonburg is jealous because Stanton
had few cases Of the cholera last year,
and few cases Of small pox this, aud she
has none OF either. We trust our neigh.
bors will get into good humor. aud
be cosles2 wilA the honor Of beating
any little hamlet In the State. in the
number Of disastrous and ruinops" foods
she has had this season. II we can beat
them in small pox. they can beat us IN
Anode ca .hpar an naiuhhore and do
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

We publish to-day portion Of the pro.
ceedings Of the Know Nothing State Con-
ventions Of Indiana. Ohio. and Illinois,
Acesupanying the latter we insert the COM
n,ents Of the Lynchburg virginian. one Of
the abless and most influential Of the OPP
position press. It will be seen that the
action Of the seeding delegates from the
Philadelphia Convention has been fully
sustained in those States where public ex-
preston. through State Conventions, has
been given to the popular sentiment. The
cry comes up from almost the entire party
in the North. for the restoration oil the
Missouri restriction, which is re.echoed
BY that traitor to the Sodth. Kenneth Ray
ner, Of North Carolina. The Philadel-
phia platform, ambiguous and non-com.
initial as it is. is repudiated. and bold
and unequivocal position taken in oppo-
sition 10 the rights and interests of The
South and in favor of rampant favaticism
and Northern aggression. In the Ian
guage Of the Virginian, "the repudiators
ofthe Philadelphia platform virtually pro-
claim the dissolution Of the American mr.
~ as a national organization r,s ole
ments are incoupruou.. Al the No,,h ;.
has been fused into the Abolition party.
or is simply another nam. for ,boi;t,on
ism. In Connecticut, Massachusetts, penn
sylyania. Ohio. Indiana W;.con.;n M
nois. and other Northern States u,e,r;.
ocal grounds have been taken in favo, IF
the widest scheme. Of the .hol,,;on;.,s
and the sentiments Of Wilson s.m..s
Chase, Sumner, and like ;lk fully an
dorsed.
In Ohio il vii; h. ..en ,,...,h. g..
Convention of III. Know No,l;a Wv s'.'e
nominated Cb..e a. ,be;, ...d;s.. ~
Governor. Chase h.. =, ~,
year, been IT. s sen.,o, Ca a.. e.. "
and h. d;,.;,.,;.h "a 49,. "-. ''..e'
fsnatical pur.ui, and en,Io,...;a, :; .' s..
scheme Of in.ul, and out,,rs ,hs .s.n.:
Tot. have DEVISED. n. has h... ~, .a:
serent OF Seward and ~. go la ."e wee.
all the heIli.h doctrine. which 's s.a .' o.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

State FAIRS. F. Christian, Esp. has
left with US o schedule OF the Premiums
offered by the Agricultural Society OF Vir.
GINA. The list is complete. and is far
more liberal and extensive than that Of
last year or the year before. Per.ons de-
sirous Of examining can do so BY calling
al the YindicstOT Office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

0ln Vernon, recently, Railroad Cempa-
ny sued man becaass the caIs were thrown
off the track BY The killing of one Of bis COVE,
Damages Of $50 :was wardel il.s company.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

@- The attacks Of the Fredericksburg
News upon the Post Master, General re.
mind US Of the story about the little scrub
yearling and the Steam Engiae.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

ARrHuR's HOSE MAeAxIkE.-The Au-
gust number Of this periodical has been
received. The sagravings in il are very
handsome. and the reading matter inter.
e,ting. Price ~. Address. T. 3. Arthur
Il Co., Philadelphia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

o. fas Richmond Wing and Southern plsn-
pIeaen. high price, The same withreyard to -four.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

YELLOW FgvgR Eighteen cases oil
yellow fever had been reported at Ports
mouth, at last accounts, seven Of which
had died.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

liza No'shs:n paper hois,s The name Of Hon.
D. S. Dickinson II N. Y, for the Presidency In
1856. and the Hon Howell Cobb. Of Georgia. fe1
Vice President.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

~ We are indebted to the Hon. James
d. Mason fora copy Of MAPS and Views
10 accompany Messages" for l854-55.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

o. We have received from the pub
l,shers, r. B. Peterson, No. 1902, Chest
nut street, Philadelphia. copy Of little
work entitled "Fresh Fruits and YegetA.
bles all the year. at Summer prices, and
how to obtain Them" The work il high
ly vala able to house keepers. as il impalts
information as to the curing Of fruits and
vegetables fol winter use. nowhere else to
be found. For the price. there Is NO
work more useful to housekeepers. Price.
l2} cents per copy. Address a. above.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

Election in Kentucky.
The election in Kentucky takes place on the
lrsi Monday in August. The following j. lis,
oil the Congressional candidates:
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

TBouAT! LAND WAhRANTs.-The applcations
now reach ls0. 600 Of these i32, 600 have been
enveloped and bi'eied. 1904 allowed, and IL, !.
IN warrants issued. There have been allowed,
81 arphcs,ions Of evolutionary soldiers and
The Nebraska Kansas legislature has
been iepndiated by the Democracy of
Pennsylvania, in convention assembled, BY
the astounding majority of95 TO IA,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

~ The Crops are heavy in Psnusy lvania.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28

The GlImantQwn giI1 and snakes, Il is said
have al ready produced $4,000 to the par.
ents Of the former. One o. the papers n
the vicinity, however. pronouncrs the
whole story about the girl being "charm.
ed" As untrue, and says il was manufactur.
ed for speculative purposes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-07-28


was the p'pey person 10 say tito; Mr.
Williamson then pushed pas, witness. anil ask
oil the woman (Jans) II she was slave, and II
she knew she was in free country, or some.
thing like j. and then; ii ,5ey iths servants,
would like 10 be ise4' The woman repliAl thai
she knew with WHOM she was going, where and
how she as going. The respondent Then took he,
by ,he arm aud began TO force her aw ay; " illness
inieriersd, and said to Mr. Williamson, 4 wish
yoM would 20 away; TWO coloSed fellows who had
come up then seized and held witness, and one Of
them said, III you make any resistance ! will
cut your lnroai;' do mol know the proper names
of,he negroes who sized anu held me: oos Of
them was called Rabbit by The in,e, Iersncs Of
some gentleman WIN seemed 10 be q ,tayells,.
the negIoes released tho witness, and he hur
riet down 10 the lower deck, aud say William.
son, hurying The woman of, and other coIored
persons WITH the buys, who were spuapIjnu 10
get away, went up to Williamson and asked him
what he was going 10 do with The woman, he
answered that his name was PassmoTe William.
son, thai he could be found at 7.h and Arch
streets; aud that he would be responsible for any
legal claim he '(witness) might have on the
slaves. BY this time the colored persons with
Mr. Williamson had got the servants of The
wharf and turning dowp The first street above
The wharf, f:on' strsel> hurried them into car.
rage which was standing aboa. square below
Walnut street, in large warehouse in il, dock
street ]; alter The aegtoss had Got of the boat,
Mr.. Williamson walked behind the crowd and
said something in whisper to large hurley
rolioeman, who vas ssaudih. near.
"Tbe witness spoke 10 the policeman, asking
him 70 observe The people who were committing
the outrage; but tho policeman refused 10 have
anything to Do with the mattel, 40 he was not
slave catcher
"Ctoss. examined: MI. Williamson walked
back with mo from the carriage; hs offered to
write his name down but | told him | could
write it myself; be gave no directions 10 the dri
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-15

THE KNow.NoTHING CONVENTION OF n YoRK.-
The Know-Nothing Convention which recently met
In Syracuse N. Y, has adjourned. The reporter
of the New York Times In the convention says ha.
after the expulsion of MIR. Chubbuck, the members
of the body devoted themselves to the transaction
of the legitimate busness. The debt of the order
in the State was $4,000, and the subordinate
COUNCILS were to be called upon to contribute to its
liquidation. The Silver Greys and Hunkers want
ed series of rational resolutions passed, but not
being certain of success, made effort to attain
their object, and the convention adjourned without
any action ON the savery question
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-05-15
PRICE ONE CENT.
ICorsspondsnee Of the Dispateb.i
4 ''as Of Marderrs-H D. Birds Properly Bur
glaries. &c.

Slaries. &c.
r, PETERSBURG, May l3.
Inc trial of William Thomas and John
Ioodieiiow, British seamen, charged with
sne murder OF Peter Nelson, mate of the scbr.
nnuIpnse; was yesterday entered upon by the
IIinee George Circuit Court, Judge Nash
p1Ssidng. Messrs. Meade, Rives. and Dan.
,ei, appear as counsel for the accused. having
osen employed to act by the s.. Andrews :
ooSs'y, OF TINS city, one or both of the pris.
Or being Scoschmen by birth. a ienSthv
deoAe arose between the opposing connssI
as TO the propriety of adrnittino q Knnr
Notnlngs' as jurymen, the prisoners ,.ounsal
arguing that from the nature of their asso,;e
non, they were wholly incompetent Tha
Court hnally put the question at rest hv aec;
ding that Know Nothing, so he had never
oeen convicted of crime, was equally as corr,
pe.ent as any other man to sit upon a inrv
ne handsome country residence of Henry
y, Bird, Esq, was sold yesterday, by Pannifl
q Sons, auctioneers. The house, with twen
a 1y acres OF land, was knocked down to Cant
=. =. Klves for S50oo-a very low figure
AIter the sale, Capt. Rives proposed to nav
.e1 e@oasand dollars in lieu of FIVE, if the
terms OF sale could be so changed as to post.
pohe payment until Mr.. Flournov shall be
eaecied Governor of Virginia. AS the trus-
tees mad no authority to make such terms
ms proposal was declined. ''
Burglaries are again becom;no f,eor.,,.
with US. Last night, the shon Of M
Sleppy was entered and robbed of saverai
pieces OF broadcloth. besides two or thraa
ready made coats. This is the fifth rohherv
we nave heard of during the past month and
thus tar no arrests have been made.
ArDr1rn