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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
For tho Yindicator.
'Sams" Soiiloquy. and Death-Bsi Repea
lance.

Down from the relms of my Northern recess.
Came l, with bright hopes of triumphant succoss.
My heart was all joy, my footsteps were light,
And swift as the wind, was my southern flight.
Ny increase was great, for while 1t Is true,
Bu'as soon as was known my object in view,
The men OF ,Viss council determined, of course,
To conquer my little, prbscriptiye concourse.
One day in Virginia, sad tale has told
OF mo, and mysccret, insignificant fold.
Like the leaves of the forest when summer Ia gyeou,
My men with their banners at sunset were scent
Like the leaves Of the forest when autumn hath blown,
Ny men, on the morrow lay witherd and strownl
oh! had but staid in my native-bornla land,
And kept in the cayerns nf earth, with my band;
This exposure of principle, here now reveald,
Would have still been as firmly as ever conoeard:
This death so suddenly, brought to my door.
Mi2ht have been prolonged, one year or tsxo more.
No sooner brought ont, to the light of the day,
Than my power, like wax, was melted away
lis true, confess, that the Eagle, so proud
Was not at the head of the staff of my crowd.
But the oais and the Bats, who love darkness ts
light,
Once seeing tho swoop of the Eagle's1uick eight,
Game forth, from their bples, and secret recess.
To die a hard death, and their Gins to confess
The fat offices wish'd, alas is deui'd
BY the people, on whom for success relrd,
The high places sought, by stealth, to obtain,
In the hands ofmy enemy still shall remain.
Oil had but known that my end was so nigh,
When first to the South, | thought would HE,
To Virgnia's proud soil, ne'cr shoald have come,
But remain'd in my dens and my caverns Mt home.
sincerely confess all my evil intent
ofmy sins, most humbly and truly repent;
Fer Ichabod, Ichabod on me 3 Inscribed
And now am doom'd TO the shades deni'd.
Then, farewell, my friends, and We seekers Of fame
Fight ON for the prize, but not under my name.
Disturb not my ashes in quiet repose;
Nor mark my cold grave with thorn or a rose:
But let the green turf its old place still supply,
That no man shall know where Sans romans ie
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Where's Mr.. stua1t's National Party.

=
Mr.. Stuart, in his Know Nothing speech
recently said that the days Of the rule of
.he Richmond Junto" were over that
the writing on the wall distinctly indiea-
ted the early doom of the Democraiic par
ty, and that the white House" was only
leased" for short time to the Democra-
cy, and that netice had already been given
them to quit. This al sounded very fun
ny ut the time, and all the Samites laug he'd
and ehuekled amazingly over it. Mr.. Stuart
was mistaken, however. He is neither
prophet nor the son Of prophet. He on
" showed his devotion to Sam" without
giving the slightest evidence Of statesman
ship, unless indeed his prediction that
Sewara is to be the next President, be-
cause Mr.. Wise has been elected Govern
or Of Virginia, should prove true. Where's
Mr.. Stuart's great american party" which
be tried to convince his fellow citizens,
representing a!lshades of political opin-
ion, was the only national par.yi Thu
", Mr.. Stuaf. is an unfortunate man. He
always gets on the wrong hobb, :. Ills
distressing fact, yetit is still fact that the
next Legislature Of Virginia will be DEM
ociatie. Mason's shoes are still safe.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Hon. john Letcher.

The able and indefa!igable services Of
Hhonest John Letcher" in this Congress.
sional District, during this campaign, have
as much as any other cause, served to in-
crease the Democratic vote. His speeches
were among the most effective and power
fal delivered in the canvass. In addition
TO which, the great moral weight that at
tended them as consequence OF his incor-
rupibIe integrity, had a most powerful in
fluence VIII the honest masses. Some of
the opposition voted aeains, him. 1t was
mol. however. BECAUSE they could say ought
against him as representative. That was
impossible. But because he frarlesslv and
suilingly denounced the whole Know Me-
thing movement as dangerous to the liber-
ties OF the country, and anti American in
its tendency. For this they would have
prescribed him.
In this connection, we will give an ex-
tract of a private letter received from MIR.
Leieher by The editor OF this paper. It
shows that patriotic hearts every where
swell to over flowing with joy at the glo-
rious triumph we have just achieved:
"Old Virginia stands true to her ancient
faith. She has proved firm barrier a.
gainst Know Nothingism, and her conduct
will save The Democracy Of the Union, and
inspire them with courage for the battle Of
1856. The scattered Democracy rallied a.
round her in 1910, and secured the tri-
nmph Of the party IA 1874. They will
rally around her pow, and give us success
in 1856. II she had given away now, all
would Fave been lost aud the Democracy
would have been scattered TO the winds not
to rally again Tor years to come.
Huzza for Virginia.
From the Arestook to the Rio Grande,
aud from the Atlantic to the Paciir, the
response comes forth from every patriots
heart, "Huzza for Virginia."
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
The Triumph Complete.

We have not only elected our Governor.
1t. Governor, Attorney General and Com
missioner of the Board Of Public Works,
but we have carried both branches of the
Legislature by increased majori:ies.
We will publish the names and the poll
tiles Of the delegates, and the complete re-
turns for State office so soon as they can
be ascertained. In the meantime, let the
Democracy rejoice that the resul, has been
so glorious.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
:
The Honor OF the Result.

1t seems TO be generally conceded fact
BY all the papers in the country which
have written on the subject, that the cleo
ton OF Henry A. Wise is death.blow to
Know Nothinsism. Mourning from his
enemies and joy from his friends in every
part Of the country come to US. Guns
have been fred off in honor Of the result,
by the Democracy in Pennsy lvania. New
Jersey, New York, and other States.
From the enemy, come curses loud and
deep.
The spectacle presented is sublime. All
the sms of the whole country combined
in solid column, were marshaled to the
soil of Virginia, to crush out and defeat
her indomltable Democracy. 1t was a con-
test that rocked the Union. Democracy
was triumphant. and the death-knell of
Know Nothingism has been sounded
throughout the broad limits of the country.
All honor then, TO the inyincible Democ-
raey o. Virginia and their gallant leader
Her purified Democracy has proven
Thermopye to the proud boast of the
enemy. Every man who cast bis vote for
Henry A. Wise is soldier upon whom
the highest honor rests. II was test Of
principle ard patriotism. Let us rejoice
then and be exceeding glad, that there Is
enough patriotism in the country to save
us from the despoilef's hand.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
County Court

Much interest was manifested in the
result of the consideration of the License
question, by the County Court, on Mon
day last--the May Term. Ailthe Justices
in the county had sbcen summoned
The subject was argued With much ANNA
ton and power by counsel on either side,
and the final decision was for granting
license, as follows.
For License--W. D. anderson, Saml.
B. Brown, Robt G. Bickle, G. M. Coch-
ran, Sr., B. Crawford Henry Edison,
Hatch Clark, Saml. McCune, Nath. Mas
sic, Archer Moore, Jno. NJ. Huff, Jno. II.
Syreie, B. F. Mailman, Jacob Baylor, B.
F. Points, Luke Woodward.
Against Licease-J. Addison Cochran,
VIM. A. Bell, Jno. Charchman, y. Mack.
wood, Joseph Morrison, VIM. Wilson,
James Wilson, Thomas P. Wilson Alex,
Walker, Robert Guy, VIM Guy, J. M.
NIcCue. JAS T. CLARKE, Jno. Rimel.
Absent-E. Hogshead, and Dir. VIM,
Bfuay.
There are now two vacancies on the
Bench-one occasloned by the resigna-
ton OF James Bell, and the other by the
death Of Col. James Craw ford. An cleo
ton to supply their vacancies has been or.
defed to take place on the 9th Of June,
s. 3. Finley and DIR. VIM. r. Blair
have recently been elected TO fill vaean-
cies; but had not been qualified at the sit
ting of the last Court. The election Of DR..
Blair was most signal triumph of the
Democratic party in the Mt. Scion Dis.
triet.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

a-The disgraceful conduct of the Know
Nothings in Washington city, on the oc-
casion Of Mr.. Wise responding to COM
plimentary call to address his friends at
Browns Hotel, is justly condemned by
good men of all parties. Some persons
seem 10 think, however, that the effort
there made to suppress the freedom OF
speech, and TO insult Mr.. Wise, was com
mendable and exhibited the vitality of the
party, under defeat. Such persons, OF
course, are entitled to their opinions. and
we are entitled TO pity them, which we
do, for any man who is SO bigot&l and Sc
M .an, deserves PRAYER and pity.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Coincidence.

We have not the heart to taunt our
down-trodden foe. 1t is not the part oil
valor, after hard fought conflict and
brilliant triumph, forthe victor to hold the
spunge, dipped in vinegar, to the lips OF
the yanquishad. We rather condole with
our diseonsolate friends in the hour of their
disaster. We viii not laugh at their ca
lamity. nor will we mock when their fear
eometh upon them. Weprefer 10 admon-
ish them of the loolishhess OF running
against the firm front of visible, invinci-
Bile foe. The leaders Of :he Know Moth
ing party have brought about the present
defeat, not only in numbers, but the terri-
be ! e.oat Of a'sieiPations and feelings
Their boasted strength made the masses
too sangune OF success. Defeat, to them,
seemed impossible Eighty thousand sworn
members. and ~, 600 thousand cut siders
were heialded as the army with which the
Democracy had to contend. Where are
they now' Echo answers-w here' 1t
was deception, which led many to stalk e
their means, and in many instances bring
distress to their families. For this the
leaders are responsible. Can the masses
follow such lead again? We tiow not
1t is for the masses we feel-those who
have trusted to hattering promises, and
have been deceived. For the leaders, we
have no sympathy. They knew they were
stating what was not so. They knew
they had not the facts TO sustain the reck-
less assertions. Then let the honest Dem
ocIats and Wings who have been thus led
off, turn their backs upon the party con-
trolled by such men, and ally themselves
with the Democracy which has never de.
ceived, or proved falie TO friend.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Highland County.

sIonterey--Wise lS4; Flournoy 50; McComas 1874:
Beale 50 Boeecl, 49, Patton SO; Holladay 1877 ;
Morris 50 fletcher ll9; Stuart ~; Paxton 1856 ;
McGuliin p3; Byrd l37; Eagle IS.
Doe lIill-Wise 32 Tloufnoy Il McComas az
Beale Al; Bocock 80; Patton ii; Holiday 81; Mof-
rss Al Letcher 49, Stuart 3; Paxton 80; Mcduf-
fin A; Byrd 81 Eagle Al.
McDowell--Wise 5S Fiournov AZ; MoComas ks;
Beae IS; Bocock IS; Patton AZ; Holiday Sc; Nor
riss II; letchcr rs; Paxton "a; MeGu.in As; Byrd
50; Eagle A.
pullens-W Wise 90; Flourpoy 4 McComas &c: Bealc
Il Bocock 2G; Patton I !; Holiday %; Morris !.
fletcher II; Paxton 20; MeGalIn I; Byrd 26 Ea-
gle 6.
Gwins-Wise 16 Flourney 81; MeCo5nas Is; Beale
a.; Boeoek l6 Patton 81; Holiday ls; NORRIS "a;
Letcher 10; Paxton lG; McGuain -; Byrd Il; Ea-
gle 81.
) Wieys-Hise 63; Flourney G; MeConas Co. Beais
6; Boeock Is; Patton 6; Haliaday 65; Morris g.;
Leteher 10; Paxton CO; MeGuiiin s. Byrd AZ; Ea-
gle &.
Ruehmans-- Wise SO; Tourney As; McComas 49,
Beae AZ; Bocock 36 Patton ~; Holiday So; Nor
rs As; Letcher 20; Paxton IS; McGuilin AZ; Byrd
81; Eagle As.
Grab Bottom-Wise so; Flournoy Gs; McComas
81; Beale 6si Bocock 81; Patton 6s; Holiday 81;
Morris 6l; Letcher 81; Stuart G7; Paxton 81; Nc
Guiin IS; Byrd So Eagle So
I Total-Wise 4ii; FlourEoy 3l3; McComas AL
Beale j44; Bocock 445; Patton a4l; Holiday 4t9
Morris 342; Letcher $50; Stuart liz; Paxton 4t2
McGullin 34ij Byrd 40; Eagle 1851.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

0a~ It has been suggested bv cotcmpo-
rary that Sans funeralsermon be preached
from the following text, found in the 9Th
chapter and 9th verse of Job: "For we
are but OF yesterday, and know nothing, be-
cause our days upon earth are shadow"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

PuGNAoIous.--An exchange says there were TnIn-
TEEN fights in Staunton the day of the election
Quite lively time they must have had of in our
native town. Where was Justice Yost OF the Vim
dicator, while the 'peace and dignity of the Com
monweath" were suffering so terribly.-F journal.
&s-a. We were busy bringing up to the polls dem
oeratic voters. We had as much as we could do to
keep our own eyes from being BACKED. We thought
others might do the for one day, at least. But
it seems they didn't.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

u Col. Byrd (dem } is elected to the Leg
isaure from Highland, and Col. S. Carpenter
elected iiom Bath and Allegheny, over w. II
Terri'l, Esq. Paxton, the Democratic candi-
dale, elected to the Senate from Rockbridge,
Bath and Highland.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02


o. The True American, OF the 31st
says: 'Down with the anii.republican RIGA
roce, and give us the secret balle::'' We
expected this, but n OF quite so soon. One
step in ,ankee habits is always succeeded
by another. The rira roce system isthat
only which is compatible with the digni-
ty, independence and honor Of VirgInia
character, and the instant we abandon
it, we destroy our distinctive charaeteris-
tic Of independence, The s.secret ballot
may answer the purposes of those who
love darkness and are afraid to do their
works boldly and above-b board; but it will
not suit the open, frank, Virginia gentle
men who scorns to dissimulate evade OF
sneak. There is something manly and
high-minded IN that system of voting
which requires the vote Of each man to BE-
cried out before the multitude. 1t stamps
him as freeman who is rot ashamed te
vote his sentiments. The secret ballots i,
precisely the reverse.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Special Notice.

In consequence OF the dissolution ofihe Know
Nothing Council in this county, il is especially
requested that the members o: the f Campus
Vus order meet in The Court House on Monday
night, the 4th inst. II Is important that clubs ard
sticks should be held by every son Of this a !.
cent institution, as an address will be delivered
by an ex Secretary, the object OF which will he
10 rally the indomitable Shanghias for the con.
test OF 1856.
By order of the Grand Gyrascutis.
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C. There has been very large amount Of
money lost on the election just passed We
have never known the betting fever higher in
this county Ian il was. The losers, however,
generally, seem to take il as easy as circumsian-
ses will allow.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Mcst too raaf..

1t las already been arranged by the
Know Nothings in this county, that the
few Democrats who hold Office here were
to De decapitated. The Successors of the
present incumbents had been named and
the boast had been taun,ingly thrown
into the olfice-holder's faces, that their
days were numbered. How stands the
case now? The boot is still on the same
leg and there is not much probability Of
its getting eff soon. BLESSED am da dat
specs notlin', for da shan't be disappoiu-
ted This is an instructive text and we
recommend it TO the prayerful considera-
ton OF our Know Nothing friends. gaE
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

o. "The fight will never be abandon
ed until the great objects Of the party have
BEEN accomplished, or the country ruined
1.-The Union dissolved. Spectator.
We have charged upon the Know
Nothing party that its purpose was eth
er TO rule or ruin" The organs howev.
er heretofore, have Indignantly denied
the charge. But now, when the canvass
IS over, one OF. the papers of.the party
boldly makes the declaration that such is
the object OF the party-ii they cannot
rule, they will at least dissolve the Union!
What startling declaration But what
else could oe expected ofKnow Nothing
ism
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
By order of the Grand Gyrascu,is.

AueusTA.-We condole with on. gallant
brethren Of Augusta Democracy. They Tough.
nobly and brave!y; but they fought against snpe-
rior forces Like gallant spirits, they will for
get or have forgotten, their own local discsm-
filnre in the grand and general triumph Of the
victorious Virginia Democracy. Beaten for a
bfiei season, as they have been, by the Know
Nolhings, we yet feel like giving three cheers
Tor the indomilable and uneonqaetabe democ-
racy Of our sister county - Register.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
The Contest Over.

The exciting political contest in Virgin
ia now being over, We will have more
time to devote our paper to more profitable
topics than those which have been so re-
Gently discussed with the greatest bitter
ness and acrimoDy. We confess that we
have INDUCED in harsh language-too
harsh for reason and good sense. But we
trust the Unprecedented warmth of The con-
troversy, will be ample apology for any
departure from the rules of courtesy -
About some people and about some things
we have written in the titterest humor,
for which we are not sorry--but on the
contrary would again do the same thing
were the occasion TO be presented. They
deserved it; and they still deserve the
suptemest contempt oil candid, high-mind-
ed honorable lneTf. About other people
ana other things, we have been unjustly
eensorious. This we regret: and we know
that those of our political opponents who
are acquainted with u.s. fully appreciate the
position we occupied,in eontending against
such great editorial odds, and the duty
which deyolyed upon US OF refuting the
many base, unprineipled and libelouV pub
lieatiors made by some Of the opposition
papers of this place.
But the contest is over. Occasion for
excitement has passed away, and now all
can join in commendable union of effort
to promote the general good, and admin
lister to the general prosperity. There
should be a generous rivalry in the patri-
otto desire 20 advance the interests of on,
beloved old State, and to develop her phys
ical strength and untold wealth.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

W. The June Term of the Superior
Court Tor Augusta county, Judge Thomp.
son presiding. commenced on Friday. the
let. The case of Brosy, charged with
rape, who has had three trials, will come
up. for final disposition, we presume.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

0Ss The articles promised for future
numbers OF the Vindicator, by "an Amer
lean will be looked for with interest by our
readers. They will treat upon subject
OF much moment. with great ability.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

The Deputy Sheriff. of Rockingham,
passed through this place Oh Monday even
ing last, having under his charge job n
.Bontz, convicted Of setting fire TO Jona-
tnan Peale's Barn, aud was sentenced to
the Peni,entiary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

o. Man and his mother Earth are
smiling because Of the glorious and Ie-
freshing rain that is failing, while we
write this paragraph on Friday evening.
The drought had been very distressing
bat Providence has smiled upon us, and
natures wants are being lavishly .unolied.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

Ola Tine whigs.

To the few gallant Wings of Augusta,
headed by that pure patriot and distinguish
ed lawyer, Thomas ]. Niche, who have
stood by the Democracy in this its severest
trial, the ardent and unfeigned thanks Of
the party are due. We know they are
sufficiently recompensed in the proud re-
Election Of having done their duty. Bat
TO withhold an expression of sincere graf
itude on our part for their noble services,
would be experimenting ingraiitude.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

IS. The majority for Wise in Letcher's
District is 1000.
MeMullen is elected 10 Congress by
about 5000 majority.
Smith is elected in the Fauquier Dis.
trct by about 5000.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
IIo! Tor Salt Siver I

Boats Skifis etc, ready equipped for a voy-
age up Salt River. can be had by application to
the editor oil the True American. Persons desi.
ing pleasant journey had better secure accom-
modalions forthwith, as certain people are SO
eamorens for passage, ;hes sEs'ose not whot they
do"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02

u A Correspondent Of the Riehmond Ere
Know Nothing can ]lda,s Ion neM President
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-06-02
Resurns from Augusta County

For Goreraor. It. GocerRor Attorney General, Beard
Of Public Works ard Congress.
The following is the fotc cast in this county on
Inc 9th inst, for the Offices named:
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H,ise's maj. thus =.
far l0,351

There are still II counties to hear FROM embrace
ing the strong Democratic counties OF Scott and
Lee Wise's majority will be about Il, 900.
T. ,. The latest news wa received usti be
fore going to press, leaves six counties to hear
from yet, which gave Pierce majority of 90
and Wise over 10000 ahead. The counties are,
Boone, Fayei,e, Logan, Nicholas, Wayne,
and Wyoming.
The counties moi in our table, and heard from
are Writ. AZ for Wise; Scott, sso for Wise; Lee,
40 for Wise; and Jackson 43 for Elournoy.
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
McCONNELL'S STORE,

GARDEN VALLEY.
TIME undersigned keep constantly hand, fresh and
IL varied assortment of
GOODS.
Their stock of Miners supplies is unequaed in variety
quality and cheapness.
HARDW ARE
of all kinds constantly hand and fresh additions to
stock of Goods arriving every week.
ALSO
The attention of Miners and others is invited to
perior stock Of
LUMBER,
of every description which prepared to order
and will sell low for cash. MCCONNELL & Co.
Garden Valley, sept 7th, 1854 4Stf
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
BOUNTY LAND.
DIR. ID. S. Smith,
Physician and Surgeon.

Late of the Hon. East India Company's service
Office on Main street, Coloma, next door to Zelners
Drug Store. Hours for consultation, from to IL A M.
and 2 to 6 p NJ.
The Empire County argus., 1855-09-29
AMERICAN HOTEL.
CRoCKER r. FOX -propr;atore --.

f~f The Propretors having recently made additions
1| reted and furnished their House with new furni-
fk ture take this method Of informing the travelling
public and citizens generally, that they are pre-
paTea 10 accommodate all who may patronize them.
FAMILIES will find commodious accommodations in
private apartments, at this House.
Ihe American Hotel is situated on Piety Hi opposite
the Court House. and will all times be found an agree
able and pleasant home.
The Table will always be fur ished with the choicest the
market affords, and good and accommodating servants
will be in attendance
Sacramento, Georgetown, and Pacervile stages pass
An extensive Stable is connected with this House. where
travellers will lind good for their horses
and at which Saddle Horses and Houses and Carriages can
always be had.
Coloma, June l6, 1855. 1tf