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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03
TILE .VINDICA TOR
STANTON, VA.
SATURDAY MORNING. MAR. 3. 1855
Personal.


have received several anon .n:ous letters within
ths past few weeks from persons protesting individual
and political friendship stating that it is currently
reported throughout the county that had applied
for admission into the Know-Nothng Order, and
been rejected. l have also heard this through
numerous persons who | know to be my friends As
one Of the editors of public journal protesting to
oppose this new organization Chow effectively, the
columns of the 'Vindicator' must show } feel it
incumbent upon me, (more so than if l occupied a
different position) to pronounce the rumor I'M
qualified fslsehood, and | consider, SANDER. l
never have at any time applied, ever thought Of
applying, for admission into a secret organization
whose objects oppose as warmly any could OPP
pose them, because Ibeleye them tobe ntichristian
anti-Democratic, ant-Ameiican, and devoid even
Of the merit of having originated in common sense
and common honesty. " ere not even so thorough
~ epposedto the avowed objects Of that party, my
sense Of self respect and respect for the party OF
which claim to be humble member and any
ambition might have to possess in the future the
political respect and confidence of my fellow men,
would utterly preclude me from connecting myself
with such an ephemeral organization, rs the Know
Nothing in my opinion, will prove to be- 1t is made
mp, with = few honorable exceptions of spawned,
broken down Wing politicians who would shout over
che ruins of the country could they bnt reve in the
spoils of office; and oneidea contracted Democrats
who have heretofore acted with the Democrat
10 party, except when they could have their own
way. say, there are SOME honorable exceptions,
and have no doubt, such men have joined the
order from good motives, will speedily repent in
sack cloth and ashes of their folly, and acknowledge
with shamefacedness that they have been the dupes OF
designing demagogues. Many of those who belong
10 the order will not act with thenlyet they do not
feel at liberty to expose them because Of the cath
they have taken.
Icertanly feel complimentsd in finding myself in
company with Judge Jno. w. Brock enbrough, Hon.
Jno. Letcher, Paulus Powell, Eustace Conway, Geo.
T.. Deneae, and others of less distinction in the
political world, who have had the same charge pre-
ferred against them. But as do not think the end
justifes the means, beg that this card will put
auietus to the rumor to which it refers.
S, N. YoST,
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Mr.. Letcher In Congress.

In running debate in Congress on the 2sth ult.,
on the subject of Know Nothngism, Mr.. Letoher ex-
pressed himself in very decided terms against that
organization. Here synopsis of his reply, when
asked if he member the order practically
theoretically, socially, morally, otherwise, | am
not. Whenever join society, and shall not be
manly enough to say am member oft, ! trust
shall never here or in any other place, enjoy the
confidence reposed in me-"
During the debate, he demanded to know of North
ern members whether it was their fixed purpose to
abolish slavery in the District of Columbia, to re-
establish the slavery restriction in the Territories
and repeal the Fugitive Slave Law. He desired to
know, that the South might understand the position
Of the North If Northern members come there next
session with such purpose, the Union would have to
60, whatever the regret.
1--WE will publish his remarks in full as soon as "
ret . report of them.]
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The Proof srhiryapa

It' b sisn Ielss,al h, Nh Atol.,,yn Know
No'hihs PIPER, thus sptaks Of senator " ils.b's
ishef 10 The editor oi The Amelics Ora.l.-
- COLI eia's exactly with aha, Mir. W. said in
The senate Oh Friday might;
Mr. Wilson's letter 10 IN his usual ,li,.., ..S
manly style, and expresses opinions on STAT,
A'sh's' and OH the powers OF Congress with
iesatd ~ slavery in-ihe States, WHICH AsrnxIn
BY The great body ot the ant-slavery men Of
'hescounlry. The platforms oi the Frersol or Re.
publican patty have nvariabs been based on ,I,.
same ground, which is also held by The A,u.,i.
can A"'-slasery Society, as the Garrison AIS
call themselves The contrary doc,rias |. held
only oy an inconfldeiahle numt or Of Atoll,jvp-
ISIS o' whom Gerra SE'iIh aud Frederick Doug.
lass ale Tho nosi C onspicloks.
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no;hing nj my anti slavery scn,meus 10 ad-
Valre NY oM personal Interest 10 adv ance par
~ mterts OF /" meet the demands OF airy Stale
~ section OF our county. hope 10 be able to
maintain Oh ali occasions these principles. to
comprehend i'll my affections the whole country
and the people OF the whole county; and when
say The whole couniIy,I wan! every -body 10
understand lla, ihcude in that term Massa.
chnseils and The north
DO it will tie seen, hat our Virginia people,
who have affiliated with Ibis Northern party,
have been entirely deceived as to their real ob
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Exposure

Inc Richmond Enquirer and Examiner ~ou~
@'n long publication Of The ceremonis. and,
oaths OF the Know Nothing order. The o.,b..
al, Inc same as those heretofore published.
Inc ceremopss are very tedious, 20 mse1 co.
ina: we DO not consider them worth republi.h: y,
Inc Penny Post sdmi!s the senuiuea cs. of Il.
poonca.lon 10 folows. Abiding 10 the as,ici.
10 me Enquirer il .ays; For our par, VIZ ar.
s'aa 'na' there has been seoandrsl among ~.
and that that scoundlel has made this publication
The people can now see the very u,mos. OF tn.
oil ]ects ol this assocation.n All that has been
said heretofore against this organization 10
subslaniated ty this publication. We may
refer 10 j! again.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

The ENGLISH ExpEnlIIoN TO JAPAN, il ~.
pears, was a failure. Il is sal that none Vi
the liberties granted Or ceuftesies shown TO the
American officers, were extended to the English
Even the admiral mas not permitted to see aay
parl OF the country, high fence b,ing raised
on both sides Of the path by which he was
conducted from the wharf 10 the house OF the
Governor Of Nasasak The Officers, th,ugh
they made every ed,ri, could not obtain the
smallest specimens Of Japanese Al, or maas-
laclNra
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

" Senator WILSON, Of bla.sxt hnsst,s, has
again, Tor the third time lately, .'d.6nci hi.
position" on the slavery question. The follow
ing IS given az bret programme Of his prisci.
pies and intentions, As vowed during I he l,,s
xciiinR DEBATE in the Senate, Oh Friday ujph,
last tie wishes the fugitive az, repeated :.
slavery in thu DislIc. If Coumbi. abolished !:
The Niimot prosiso established /; all new sluyss
States exciuitd; ali connection between tbs
general sovslnme'lt and slavery abolished, aud
jscs hrs accomplish d. Hs understand. ,hes,
views 10 eoifssruAd with those ut the Know.
Mornings as a pas'f, so far 81 They have .skss
aty Position Oh the Question:.
These are The sentiment. OF the Know. Ns.k,
ings. so far as Mr. Wilson understands them -,
tie is certainly good authority The Know
Aoihings have endorsed hin ly elsclinx him ia
he Senate al lsass. Remember ibis, people Of
Virginia.
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Democratic Maeting

We refer readers to the first page of this issue
for the proceedings of the Democratic meeting onast
Monday. In the hurry of getting them prepared for
the first page, we omitted several resoutons-one
requesting the indicator the Enquirer and the Ex-
aminer topebsh; and one authorizingthe Vigilance
Committee of Stamnton, to act as the Central Com
mitee off the county, with power to appoint sub com
Mittaes at the various precincts and neishborhoods
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T. The Penny Post assumes that every man
who is opposed TO the Know, Nothngs, is, al
natural consequence, in favor of Popery.-
This is singular position for any inlelligen,
writer to alempl!,o mainiair. by the very same
mode OF reasoning, the Post must concluds iha,
the Constitution of the United States. the Viz.
eloia Bill OF Righ,s,and the statute securing Re.
lsioua Freedom. discriminate in favor of Pope
ry. Is man 10 be Chased with the Catholic
Church, because forsuoih, he will not persecnte
II and use every fanatical means TO eradicate il
We are rather inclined TO the belief that truth
is more powerful than error.-lha. il thsre j,
ever conflict between chulches The one foun.
ded IN true christian principles must triumph
we ralhsr believe that men who are blasrhem,.
ers themsev s-men WI no live in daily violation
OF the laws Of God-ars very poor Judges of the
Spiritual efficacy of any system of religion
We have been trained 10 believe in The PROBES,
ant religion. We bellows il is The true religion.
but shall not undertake 10 say, because such j.
our belief that there is no religion in the Cath
Ole church, and that il should be persecu,sd a,
destroyed The Grea, Head OF The Church, ",
think, can best dispose Of that matter.
Did il ever occur TO the Post that there are
bu' Two Protestant, nations ~e beeve) on the
globe-Engla and America2 Suppose gen
eral war between The two systems should grow
out OF this relentless spirit of persecution in
America, is ii not possible llla, the Proslestanl
might prove the weaker power, ply sicalIy2 We
know not what the accused spirit will bring
forth II persisted in, and men should ponder well
before they deser, the great fundamental princi-
Piles of our government, and "hy 10 ills they
know not.of." Political Professionalism 10 as bad al
Political Romanism. We can sss no difference
and lei men be careful tina, in fighting an evil
that does not exist they do not give firth 10 epi.
which will render this favored ,ounlry of ours
theatre OF contention, AID land cursed with
the diTesi Of .calamiles-civil war The very
means employed 10 destroy the Catholic Church
will give i. an impetus and vigorous vitality il
con'd never have Otherwise received. For free.
dom of conscience and religious opinion men
VIII die while they might suffer uncom plain.
inely under civil restraint. No pernanen, good
has ever resulted from violence.
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l,iinbure Review.

This quarterly has reached US. Contents of Janua-
ry Number Pa Elementary Opposition cardinal
Mezzolanti; Charles the Fifth Modern French Lit
eratare; The Siege of Rhodes in lis0; Private Bill
Legislation; Mount Athos and its Monasteries; Mars
den's History OF the Puritans The War in the Cri-
mea; Note to Article on Cardinal Mezzofanti
Price for single Review per annum, So. Either Of
the Reviews and Backwood per annum, So. Ad-
dress Leonard Scott 4 Co., New York City.
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" The Democracy Of old Rockingham are
moving with sriiit. The ulmos, enthusiasm
seems 10 prevail
We notice call upon that genuiae Demo
efai. and for sevell years, faithful Representa-
tive Sam. Coolies. Esq, to become Candidate
for the Legislature. Me trust he will yield to
the call, and tina, he .sl sgaia be elected.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

SMALL Pox.-l, having come to the knowl-
edge oil The County Court, that small pox has
made ts appearance in the nelehbo,hood OF
Christian's Creak, all order was passed on Fri
day las, recommending to all persons in the
county TO forthwith vaccinaie.
We have. moi hard whether any case ha'
IS 70, proved fatal. Two cons Of j S, ee Glber
were The first attacked by the ds.a as. They
hal just returned from Baltimore.
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lon, the Washington correspondent Of ,bs
Baltimore Sun, remarks:
The present Congress, now soon TO csms /.
The end OF lis term, has been distinguished in =.
eminent degree ior ability, practical s,alensr-
snip, anu enlightened and liberal erislatiou -.
u has under circumstances Of some difficulty.
preserved the public peace and public faith IL
f.saft 10 foreign power il has removed causes
" ua'lohal irritation al home, opened v ids
hsia 's' The expansion 0! our population and ia
siiHlohs III the vast territories oil thennr,hwe, !.
II has carried into effect treaties hereby our
commerce Is 10 be benefited and the pr.a, min.
c'Pie oil nallosa! reciprocity and eood u~iuibor.
looe eSeinplIfisd il has solyeJ The great fiuan-
cal and political problem OF a tariff which.
wnie II altains the legitimate object 81 revenue.
10 alike acceptable to different. parties, Zee, .ou.
and Interests; has given new life, vigos and pop
uari.y 10 tie naval establishment; il has pui o.r
diplomatic and consular system o.: a footing .f
respecatlIly and efficiency il has recognizsa
and piovded.for the original pledges Of tn. "a ma
VI HE county 10 lis revolutionary ofI5csrs: nuA
II has, With " ise forecast, anicipu,ioe Tbs
progress ol the country and the ploinnpnes v9
the Union, made liberal appropriations for ,bx
pnoiic buildings al the federal city. In fus..
Ibis Congress has done much for lis avn ,aus.
sad the honor OF the country.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03
Look at Results,

The following sentiments were uttered in the
United States Senate, or The 23d ull., BY Sena
Tor Henry Wilson, who was elected IT, S. Sen
ator by the Know Mornings in Massachusetts
"Mr W llson said he was ready to ca nv ou
every provision oi The Constitution, but was op-
posed TO the existence Of slavery in the District
OF Columt la or III the Territories vi he United
states, and he and those who acted with him
were determined TO abolish il thers. They be-
lieved they shared The responsibility OF its exs-
lence wherever il was under the control OF Con
eress, aud desired TO relieve themselves OF tina
| responsibility.
lie earnestly desired the pcrpe,ui,y Of the U
u oil, and thought that ii the lug tive slave law
should BIZ repealed, that the provisions oil The
constitution would b. carried out by the States
themselves
We have contendea heretofore notwi,hssand.
lrg The attempt OF Southern Know Noihir es &c
screen him from the CHARGE thai Senator Wilson
was an aeiaine ,fanalica! ab5nionisl. In proc
OF this, The following sentiments endorsed BY
him, We give as evidence.
'He would have Jadges who believe in .
higher law aud in an auli slavery constitution
an anti. slavery Bible and all auti SLAYER, God.'
Such: is the man in regard 10 whom ,hs True
American, in this place, used the follow ing
language: ",re congratulate tie country that til.
Senate ariH not be disturbed on this all exciting
question (slausry) by at least one Senator from
The Old Bay State" Remember that these lsnaks
oil the "Ameriean'' were published after The
speech of Burlngame, Of New Hampshire, in
" hch he uses he abolition seglirn. nis above
quoted, and in regard 10 which Sci aof Wilson
said, .and here to- night eadolss every seatl.
ment he has uttered. In public or in plivate
lille, IN majoflles or minoIies, at home or
abroad, | intend 10 live and 10 die with unie-
entine hostility 10 slavery On my lips.n
Bailngame, who is now in Congress, said he
would urge LIST, the "Repeai oil The Nebraska
bill; 2nd, lereal of the Fugitive Slave Law ;
3fd, abolition Of slavery in The Disiric, Of Co
lumbia 4th, abolition Of the inter State slave
trade next he would declare that slavery should
not spread 10 one inch otlerilory o! the Union =
and Wilson said he fully endorsed every word
uttered. He is now acting consistently with thai
promise. His remarks in the Senate verify the
hopes OF those " no cent him there. Yet, with
these lights staring them in the face, Southern
men will &C. in conjunction with the party
whose chosen men n, the North breathe eternal
hostility 10 every Thing lruely national in it's
practical results. Southern Journals '.congra,.
ula,e" the county upon the election Of such "A
man as Wilson Of Massac huse,ts, and The nea
thing viii be congra.ula,ion Of the country
upon dissolution of The Unioa. Things are
verglng 10 this point, AID We warn Know Moth
Inss how they iamper with the sacred inher-
lance we now enjoy:
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w. e. BARCLAY. }
w. II. MARTIN, Com.
q. W. CALDWELL
MoUNDsyiLLE, Marshall CO, Va.
January I'd: 1885.

January I'd. 1855.
t. True .4m'rieaas, Greeting:
The time Is 'apldy approaching Tor the cleo,
ton of a standard. bearer in this Congressional
District 10 meet this exigency and to proven!
injustice 10 the man of our choice we issue this
circular We are sns aimed IN This proceeding
BY The fact that similar proceedings are under
way in other places A number of worthy
nanes will be presented aud without wishing
to delrart from any, We think The CLAIMS Of each
should be fairly presented and the people lei
to Al. unbiased decision:-No eftor should be
used 10 secure the nomination of any man at
ihs apense 81 honor and right. We are now
slron. epough to render honor TO whom honor
Is due. And we have no man in our ranks do
ing more good than the man we new commend.
lie IS now actlne as Stale agent travelling
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

PuGiLIsT KILLEp.-lIil Posle, the notori-
Gus pugi's. WAS Ia,all, shot, in the street, last
Saturday night, IN New York Baker aud Fur
ner, implicated in the attack on Tom Hyer some
lime since are implicated in The affair. Turn
er has been arrested. Poole received elk balls
in his body.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

LIBEL SUITs.-'lhe editor OF the n Y. Her.
aid announces his intention to commence civil
actions against Messrs. Greeley, McElrah, Fry
and Company, Tor lioels lately published IN The
Tribune and will demand a, eas, fifty thousand
dollars damages
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Attention, Democrats

Elisha W. McComas, Esq, the Democratic candi-
dsse for 1t. Governor, will speak in this place on
WEDNESDAY, NEXT. Let this be borne in mind. Mr.
Nee. il . popular speaker, and will amply repay
those who may go to hear him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

The CAPITAL OF NEBRAsHA.-Omaha Civ.
The present capital Of tho newly organized
territory OF Nebi"sks, is dsseIit.d,,s containing
from SIXTY 10 eight, houses, located on a rislux
ground Oh The banks OF ihs Missouri river. -
The government house, occupied by the Gov.
erneI and Council, lis a TIVE story brick, aud
the princifle hoiel is aso two stories with \
wing lhe!est OF the houses being Of all sorts aud
sizes. In August las, there was but one small
hut In This place, but now j, contains tavsrns
stores, shops, dwellings, and 4 governments ial-
~ organized in all its departments.
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"Determiped to give our warm andcordial support
70 the nominee of the American party.-U. kepub.
Committed! There can be no backing out ow.-
How If the nominee is q Democrat, what then
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Public Speaking.

There will be . meeting of the Democratic Asss-
citation in the Court House, tonight. Speaking may
be expected.
~ Several Communications, including the reply
OF Peter Independence Kurtz to the Spectator have
been una voidaaly laid over till next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

b. h -Govsraor Floyd is announced in the Alb
ngdsn papers IS cardidate for election TO the
Lex1sla.ure Of Virginia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-03

PASSAGE or THE BoUs1Y LAND B,LL.-ft
Wi'i be se.n by oui Congressional report tina, tLa
Rouse OF representatives yesterday passed tho
Bounty iara bill WHICH had previously been ..
uop'sa ~ me SENATE. we infer BY ihs report
very materially, and tina. the Senate will con-
cur. Should the President sign The bill, il M.
b. considered that The homestead and .ensr.
Rand distribution schetues are indefinitely rost
poaed. he vote Was i35 yeas 10 80 na,s-
An overwhelming majority. The bill gives lse
ac'es 10 every person sewing in oui wars w.
less Than IA days snce 1890, as " ell az IL ,los.
who We're engaged Il. actual baltic Tor 4 l~ss
Peiiod--the Widows aud minor children 10 70.
seive me D.neht IA case oithe death OF the pei .
son so ehlisied. The benefits Of the act arc sx-
tended also to The widows OF tho officers suL
soldiers Of the revolution, and to svn,s o,hsrs.
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FOR RENT.

A LARGE Store House, particularly suitable fer
IA the Grocery business Apply to
March 3. HARPER 4 BRO.
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Barn Door Rollers

A NEW article that for economy and conveniense
"A must take the place of hinges for barn doors.
wherever known. The attention of persons building
or repairing is inyaed.
Feb. II, GEO. Z. PRICE.
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A HANDs0ME lot of Fancy ,cassmsrcs just r.
Feb. It's. W. A. STERRETT'S
I O00 TONS Windsor Plastar, on Wharf, aud
lS@OO to arrive shor tly. tuf sala By
Alex. Ian 20. FOWf.E 4 60
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A FEW MORE OF THOSE FINE TNUNKS.-At
IA Cost for Cash.
March 8, 1855 NJ SIMPSON Co
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Both Of the circulars which we in,re5uce in
The ;bove article were printed. The emrhases
are onf own
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barred the mouths et our own people BY sol
enn oath Yes, people Of the sunny South, il
is even SO, if there is any Truth in what North
en Know Nothing papers say. If there is any
truth In the history OF lhs Know Nothing party
from lis first organization il there is any truth
in the election OF nine Abolition. Know MOI hing
Governors in the North, who have surpaned
conservative constitutional men; if there is
any truth in the Know Nolhngs revoulionizna
the House of representatives aud defeating ev-
cry Democrat aud Wing who voted for The Ne
braska bill if there is any truth in the election
OF five Abolition. Know Nothing Seualols over
good and true national men, no recognized and
defended the rights Of The South Ys, the
X N organs Of the State are trying to hull III
people TO security, ty assuring them tina. lheil
Northern Know Nothing allies are all right ano
should b, trusted Ii will be rem smbered thai
the Richmond Penny Post, Know-No'bing pa
per, asserted after the election OF The notorious
Henry Wilson, Know Nothing aboli'onist, te
the Senale of the United States, that Wilson
'dars not bring upIhe subjec, of Abolionism-
dare not asla,e i. if brought up by others
dare not reuse his utmost efforts TO cut short al
debate upon II as soon as it is presented" Blu
hear what Wilson said on his sutjsct, speaking
for himself before the anti slavery society al
Fremont Temple, where he endorsed The re-
markabls sentiments Of .urlingame.
Ia public or in private lie, in majorilies oil
in mlnori:ies, at home or abroad, intend Il
live and 10 die with unrelenling hostility :.
slavery on my lips. ! make no compromis,
an, Where, u, home or broad shah yielt
Demoine courier., 1855-04-19
IMMIGRATION

Is pouring into Iowa in q perfect tor
rent. and hundreds daily PASS through
O,tumwa seeking locations in coun ties
ives. Of US. or in this vicinity. If houses
were to be had the population of our
place would nearly be doubled this sea-
son. The question 10 asked US every
day "where can l get a house?" Why
don't somebody build houses to remit
II would pay well. increase our popula-
ton, advance the price OF real estate, and
add to the wealth of our county. 1t
seems strange to US that Eastern Capital
lists do nos invest money in this way in
stead of loaning i. a, 6 and 7 per cent.
Twenty per cent can be made on rents
here al the time.