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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Disgraceful.

While the Democracy OF Waynesboro and vi
cniiy were peaceably assembled, listening to
the speeches OF Messrs Niche and Harnlan on
the evening oil the It'll inst, some vile misereants.
who desire the 'elons reward, were engaged in
cutting the brides and saddles of the gentle.
men who had rode in from the country, turning
hor horses loose from the hlching places and
those that we've hilched in private stables were
also treated in the same way, srswing the sad
dies about the streets. Old men who had come
several miles from the country were compelled
to walk home through The rain and mud.
Here We have ioretaste OF Jacobnism. Vic.
lence is already being resoried to, to modest and
intimida!e the peaceful citizens Of the country
while assembled in their primary and sovereign
capacity.
We appeal to the Democracy of that vicinity
not 10 reialia.e upon the Jacebns, bit show
them by your devotion to the country and iis
laws ttut you rice superior TO such pseudo
Amercansm
Such opposition 10 the Democratic party will
only aerye to excite the contempt and indgna-
lion Of those high minde. and honorable men
who have not yet consented TO sacrifice the law
and order of the county for the purpose of car
~ ing out the objects Of the norhernsrarty
We learn that ihe.inteiaeu, and high minded
citizens OF Wa5seshsro, who spurn such craven
felony, are exceedingly indignan: at this dis.
graceful affair and have offered a reward for the
offenders, but. they will find it hard matter 10
arrest the ''invisible aud ubiluilous.u
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Lr. Etuarts Speech.

The Union Republican and Spectator both
accord in Ptensauciug MIR Stuar,s ls,s speech
master Pieco OF craftsmanship. Without,
stopping 10 inquire Into iae cause sf such djs.
sassl7s isa.2sioa, we hesitate mol 10 State. that
1t VAS the production Of a pariizan--ths, i, WAS
incorrect In some Of lis facts s,sle and iaps-
tent IN Its Arguments. and amlsiLgly weak il, its
conclusions. After Mr.. Stuart had fiui.h,d
his sketch Of parties as they had existed fs,a
the found.'iess Of the governmen, up 10 the
dissolution OF the wing party, (,I,e facls Of which
arc Known TO every man q no p,e.ensis to q
particle Of iroImaion) his speech was made up
from idess distilled from the editorials of the
Richmond Wing. Any person VII. will read
the leading article in the Wing Of the 24,h Of
April, under the caption Of ssfhs Dissolution
and the he construction OF parties, will find The
.uoslahce oil Mir. Siuari's arguments to NOVA
he necessity tsr The Know Nothing parly,--
Mr., Staari threw no light upon the Question q,
all While he proved the Wig party of Tho
North 10 be aboillinzed and tina, lhs Demesr..-
&c party. IN the recent Northern elections had
been defeated by the abolihonis,s, (which. by
me way. were considered and claimed in The
oouu to os hat" Nothing triunrhs. ~, he fail.
sd,and no one can candidly contradict the as.sr.
lion, TO prove TINT the Know Nothing psr,v
was amy more national than tho late Win p.r.
ly Indeed, how could he establish such a
Tact, when The Know Nolh,ng party North j.
composed of the Wing party, mostly, and tho
aboltioniss OF The Democratic party. The
Democratic party has no, been dissolved. It's
material 10 Tho same as heretofore, but tho
Wing party has been dissolved. and ou, Of i,s
material the Know Nothing party has been
formed. II not, where did The material come
from?
We consider Mr. Stuart's effort on lat Sat-
urday unworthy OF his repula.ion-perfec,ly
.sle'Gn 10 craftsmanship. and even very vul-
nerable, un'enable, and in soma things, tlcuous
stump speech There was nothing new or
original in il, and to call it "great spsechn 10
nothing short of toad ' ism.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Mr.. Stuart and Gov. Clarke, Of NY.

Mr. S'narl said in his late speech that the
Know Nothing party Of New York dropped
Clarke and took up Ullmsn in the recen, cleo.
tion IN that State for Governor. MIR. Stuart is
mistaken. The State Convention OF Know No.
things Sled, and without making a na,ni-
nation, broke up in row. There wers two lac.
tions-each subsequently, hold Conventions
One nominated Clarke and the other Ul)man.
Each claimed 10 bs the genuine Know Nothing
party, and each charged the o,hor with being
bogus. Both the candidates were supported by
Know Nolhings. Clarke was as much Know
Nothing as Ulman, and Know Nothings elected
him, showing that tha party is constituted Of all
The miserable isms Of ;hs North. Clarke now.
doubtless, is Know Nothing--as much SO as
Mr. Stuart or as his model of naionpl man.
Gov. Gardner of Massachusetts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
The True Spirit.

We understand that our young friend, Arch. Gray,
Of Rockingham, WHO'S nov living New Hope,
Ia this county, is active in the Democr attic
He is mere youth yet but has made several very
creditahc speeches. His efforts are spoken of in the
highest terms by political friends and foes. He met
Mr.. Christian, candidate for the Legislature, few
DAYS ago, at Koiners school house, and came ont o.
the discussion much the satisfaction Of his friends
lie sreported to be fine declaimer, and possesses
power of oratory rarely equaled in one so young
lie is tho eldest son Of Col. A. s. Gray, and is moi
more than IS or 10 years of ago,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
MFR. Aylstt's Speech.

+. II .Ayles, Esq, slector for the Richr end
District, addressed tho Democratic association
OF S'annton, on The night Of The 4'h by invitation
He spoke upwards OF three hours to large au-
dience, with much effect. The speech was
most conclusive in is reasoning and facts
against Know Nolhingism, and exhibited
ia mlliarily 'wil'i past and present history high.
ly complimentary 10 the speakers research
Mr.. A. Is one OF tho most accomplished speak
ers to whom we have ever listened, aud by the
power and JORGE OF his efforts in the CANVASS is
doing invaluable service for the Democratic
I cket.
Al the conclusisn a resolution of THANKS was
unanimously adopted for his able and ins.Iuc-
tive speech
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Startling Declaration,

Gardner, the Know Nothing Gov. Of Massa-
chnselis, is an agiiating abolitionist. Ile voted
for the removal ofJudgs Lorirg from Probes
sovshp in harvard University, because he had
executed the Fugitive Slave Law las Gov
ernor, sanctioned his removal from the place Of
J Jdge Tor the same reason--Jndge Loring beng
admitted to be one Of the abest jlriss in the
country, and man Of unhcm shed character
Gardner disbanded the Irish volunteer com pa
nles, because they defended the U. s. Marshal
tom The mub, hen he was endeavoring to en-.
'u'u- the Fugitive Slave Law in the case Of
Burns. lie recently took an active part in a
K. N meeting and voted for strong anti slavery
resolutions, and was appointed in company with
the notorious Wilson, a delegate 10 the national
council which meets in juno next. These are
d few OF the iacts in Mr. Garduer's record, for
The last Six months Do they prove him to be
a naloua man, and man whom the South
would Trust? We think not
Notwithstanding these facts, which have been
published and re- published in amos! every pa
per in The Stale, Mr. Stuart, in his recent speech
III lhio pave, hlaue The StartllnSWeclTaHon mat
Gardner was a national man-thal when be saw
the Know Nothing party take up such a man as
Gardner and elect him Governor that he was
Convinced OF Its sound nationality! Freemen
Of Virginia, sos to what lengths The Know No
things have 10 60 TO defend ,heiI order. Carl
ner, the Infamous aboilio mist, national man
Who would have suspected him Of it Ye,
this is overw helming evidence Of Mr.. Stuali's
craftsmanship!
P.S. After the above was in type we re-
ceived by Friday evenings mail, teegraphic
dispatches in the Richmond papers, intelligence
that Gov. GaIdnei had vetoed the bill removing
judge Lorlng.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
poath Of Col. Jamea craxzfor,,

Col. James Craw ford died suddenly al hi.
residence in this County, on yesterday FRIDAY
the ll.h morning, at about O'clock. Mr.
c. had lon. been magistrate in this county
and a, he time OF his death was tho Preslen,
ofthe County Court. He had received many
evidences OF he confidence Of the paope, which
he never frfa k,r betrayed. lie represen.
Ted this conn, The Legislature at one time
He was a gentleman of liberal education, fine
intelligence, and unblemished private character
He has been called suddenly of, regretted by
an extensive and influential circle Of friends, AM,
leaving large family TO mourn their loss. He
was taken il OH Thursday evening, we learn,
and died early on Friday morning.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Election Tickle ts,

Ii is oniya little over week until the day of
election. Thursday, the Gath OF May viii soon
o. h're,, an VS. urgs upon Democrats in
every portion of the county to supply ihemsel-
yes with tickets. Oar enemies are active and
vigilant, and are sending their tickets all over
the county. As yet there have been but few
Democratic tickets diatributod in the county
Every precinct should have all abundant sup
ply. They Gamble had at this office.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

is net based on ono idea alone, but conpre-
herds every principle that will promote the
polilical welfare of a free people.
Resolved, That the declaration Of Indspen-
dence, the tones and deeds of the founders of
the Republic, all indicate that our foretathers
intended thai slavery should be sectional, not
national --tempofal not permanent
Resolved, That as political patty, pledged
10 regard and watch over the best interests Of
Tho whole Union, aud to labor for its Integrity
and ptapeluiiy we solesany protest against the
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas
Nebraska bill, and the Fugitive Slave law,
as violations Of tho spirit of The Constitution,
aud tending to disulion and the destruction OF
! the f ee institutions Of the country.
Resolved, That we never WILL under any
circumstances, consent 10 the admission ofslave-
| ry into any portion Of the territory embraced in
the compact Of 1920, and from which i; vac
| then excluded by the mutual agreement Of both
he Northern and Southern States.
| Resolved, That any attempt TO commit the
American party Of New Hampshire 10 the ad.
vancement of the interest Of slavery, 10 ignore
ii as political question, or to enjoin silence
upon us in regard 10 its evils and encroachmes,
deserves and shall receive our earnes, and ua-
qualified dsappfobation.
ELECTION OF A KNOW NOTHING GOVERNMENT
IN eoNNECTlcUT-HIs OPPOSITION TO THE
KANsAs-NEBpASKA ACT.
The Legislature Of Connection last Thurs
day elected VIM. T. Minor, for Governor for
the ensuing year. The vote was as follows.
Minor, M; Ingraham, {dsn,,) 10.
The telegraph says hat the message Of the
Governor recommends that the proposed amend
ment 10 the constitution extending the right Of
| suffrage TO colored persons, and requiring
persons'to be able 10 read and writs before be-
ing admitted al elections, be allowed TO 90 to
the people. He considers that, in the recent
election. the people reiterated their emphatic
condemnation OF the act organizing the Terrific
res OF Nebraska and Kansas. He enters large.
~ into the consideration Of the pernicious in
auencs arising from the extern! and character OF
the foreign immigration.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Good Ink.

Charles B. Smith, Of Fairfield Roekbria,s
county. Aas son, usa bottle Of writing lax Of hi.
own manufacture, ands We hesitate no, to say !.
That it is superior any article We have ever ussi
The manufacturer informs US that il is indslibI.
when used On clothes; and tina. he can selI i, a.
cheap as The common article. The sam pie We
are now using is freezer FROM grains sad das.
than that which we have been purchasing.
Corporation Court.
The subject o! License for Retailing Liqu.r =,
&c, came up before The Corporation Csur. =,
its setting on wednesday last. The cour! decs-
ed in favor Of license. ]: was composed If
the following persons: y. Trout, (m,vor.
NJ. G. Hartman, S. M. Yost, Jas. A. McCiupr
Jos. n. Woodward, r. W. Hardy, and 7. p.
Eskrdse. The court, also, by majority OF
one, or Tered nolt proseqm 10 be entered in tina
case OF the common ealih ". Nat. Long. in
dicted for forgery four OF five years since ann
who has been absent from Staunlon and his
family during that time, to avoid arrest.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

u We are sorrow 10 learn that MIR. Jacob
C. Splitter, who recently sold his farm in this
County, and started for Kansas Territory, died
Of cholera, in Jefferson, Missouri, on the Both
ul,. His san, Jno. W. Splitter. also died al the
same place of the same disease on the Goth I'll.
timo. Mr. Splitter, with "a others, left few
weeks ago tor the place he had fixed upon as
his future home, but instead OF realizing his
hopes, he has found an early grave in a strange
land. His many friends in this county receiy-
ed the sad Intelligence in sorrow.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Characteristics.

The Know Nothing candidates for the Legs-
lalure in this county, have had handbls prn-
ted, giving notice of their appointments to speak
throughout the county. None Of them were
circulated in town, nor is an invitation extern
ded the Democratic candidates to debate with
them The Democratic speakers pubiishe ed
their appointments in The paper, where every
body could see them, and invited the Know
Nothing speakers to meet them in discussion.
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S3,464.lS7 o.

,,,,. , Vo,4oa,to Of W
Which have been all discussed. less the
amount OF ST., 900 now on hand, for the cal o,
maintenance, and support Of smig,an,s arriving
at this port, and chargeabie in the various
counties oil this State, and in forwarding them
to their friends and to places where they may
get employment.
10 reply to your second question, beg leave
TO inform you, that since the creation of the
commissioners of emigration, the city aulhori-
lies have paid no money on account Of alien
passengers arriving at this port, nor has the city
Incurred any expense ioI their support; on tho
ether hand, the commissioners have paid since
May, lSa7, to the various public institutions in
this city, for the care Of such emigran,s, char
geable to them, as they could not lake care Of
IN their own institutions, such as unalics, blind,
deaf and dumb persons, 500, 400.
Al
With great respect yours truly,
AND. CARDIGAN,
President Irish Emg%an, secio,y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Corporation Court.
Petersburg Election.

The municipal election which came Cd in
Petersburg on the 9Th inst, resulted most ri.
umphantly, for tho Democratic party. Tho
contest is said 10 have been very exciting and
that the oath bound order stretched every
nerve 10 carry the day. The Democrats carried
their entire ticket with one exception, and tho
successful Know Nothing was personally very
POPULAR vas the incumbent OF the office. and
by many was thought not to be member OF The
oder.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
ramsa Il. Skinner, ESQ

We noticed in the Alexandria Sentinel, srd Pe-
tsrsbnrg Democrat, very favorable mention OF Mr..
SINNERS speeches in each of those places. We had
clipped them out for publication, but arc compelled
TO omit them this week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

O- Col Moonaw, Of Pendlston, heretofore
a Democrat, is the Know Nothing candidate fol
the Senate in Mr.. Dcneae's district. Messrs
DenesIe and Normsnt are the Democratic can
dieales,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

81 The Democrats succeeded in elec,ing
their entire ticket at tho recent municipal cleo
lion in Harper's Ferry. The Know Nothiags
scarcely made a decent show. This place was
one OF The reported strong holds Of Know Moth
ingism.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

CT The people oil Missouri and Kansas Ter
ritory seem to be much embillered against the
Northern Methodist preachers, because of their
preaching abolition doctrine
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

%s- We received the reported proceeding from
ths Secretary ofthc Wsynesboro Meeting toolate on
Y,idsr far to dsys Find'cataf,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

asxa- VIM @. Scott, of Richmond, has been nom.
mated by the Know Nothngs, as candidate fol
Congress, in opposition to Judge Caskis.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

o. The excitement in the West in relation
to Kansas affairs seems 70 be growing more
intense. Tho friends OF the sunh seem de-
termined 10 maintain their rinhia
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

bal regio. of country were
exceeAingl ysanxous 10 hear Mr.. Niche and
we learn that old grsyheaded men from ION.
siderable distance came a, night 10 hear their
distinguished fellow citizen, whom thu g all love
aud admire because of his open fSenkness and
honesty.
Our highly giite.l. and ga..,,ant erien. Col Har-
man, we learn, delivered enc of his nb.c asd
stirring addresses. 1'his ysaug champion is
un'irng in his zeal IN behalf Of his counlry's
cause in peace, as we'll as in time of war.
We learn that the Democracy of the Waynes-
boro district, will do-their whole duty, and that
there are still left some gallant and patriotic
wings who will not lend Themselves 10 the north
ern party.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
We have convefsed vito an intelligence ger

tlenan, who has just returned from a trip TO
Alexandra, Richmtud and Petersburg, whoss
opportunities C. obtaining correct information
were quite GOOD, and hs informs us that the
Democracy in all those regions, are very san
enlns. aud are gaining strength ever, day
Indeed, the most cheering accounts reaci, us
from every portion 81 the State
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
NaYnesl,cro Kaesi,g

On the evening Of The lin inst. TIE reo..se oil
8aynessoro and vicinity were adi.essad by 7.
}. Niche Esq. ana Col ". n. Harmsn. Al.
though the egenins:, was very inclemcns there
was large Audience assembled
W. rave been informed By highly respec-
tabis gentleman Of Wayne-boro, tina, Mr. NJ
s., political speech he ever heard
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12
Dr.. c. r. Harris.

We notice in the Richmond papers that DR..
c. Il, Harris. OF Augusta, delivered mos, elo-
quent and thrilling speech in that city OH the
night OF the 9Th inst. T he Enquire and Ex-
aminer allnde 10 itin the most favorable terms.
The DR.. also spoke in Petersburg on Tuesday
night.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

" The Cholera ia ragin. in tho French
army ia the Crimea and also a, Petersburg,
Russia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

Ut Professor ScaIburg, Of William and Ma
rs College. has been appointed Judge of the
Court OF Claims, by the President, in the place
of Judge Lumpkins Of Georgia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

~ Hon. H. A. Wise is in Washington city
at this time. lie will remain there few days
10 recruit his strength.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-05-12

nationality OF Know Notnlnglsm, that 1t was not so
and doubtless did it, that the h. n claim to nation
aity might go forth with his unquestioned imprima-
tu,. lie knew that the party, in truth, had claim
to ma ionalitythat it had proved itself the embed
ment OF all the dangerous and hellish doctrines of
the times, the proof of which is thick all around u.s.
lie knew tn. Know Nethingsm had succeeded in
electing sect onal Congress from the North. He
knew that Wilson, Burlingame, Durkee, Trumbull,
Harlan, and others of like persuasion were some of
the fruits of the org nzation and that their most
cherished and ardent oles are now for the aneond-
tional abolition of slavery Yetn the face Of the over
whelning evidence that stared him in the face Mr..
Stuart had the eifrontery to tei the intelligent poo
pie of Augusta that the Know Nc thing party was
national, and was God-send TO rescue the country
from the hands of politicians See the evidences we
pub sh to-day, and decide whether Mr. Stuart has
not, in the most inscriptions manner, sought to
impose upon the eredulity of the people. Mr.. Stu
art gravely stated that when he saw the Know Moth
ing party take up such man as Gardiner of Mas
sachusetts and elect him Governor, that it was proof
to his mind that the party was national. Yes, men
Of the South, Alex. Hugh Holmes Stuart, the ex-
Secretary of Mr.. Fillmore, and the author of "a
Fair Proposition" (Which was much rehashed in
his recent abortiye attempt at statesnanship,) de-
III sPcecu th"" INV ~ s'Ae -"
convincing evidences to his mind of the nationality
of Know Nothingsm, Was the election by that party,
in Massachusetts,, Of the infamous Gardiner-one OF
the worst of presided at the Board
of Harvard University, and voted for the removal
of Judge Losag, from the place of Professor OF Law,
solely because Judge Loring executed, with manly
firmnoss, the Fugitive Slave Law. Gardiner, who
still more recently participated in Know Nothing
resolutions
were unanimously adopted; and which appointed
this same Gardiner and Henry Wilson, { U. S. Sen
! ator.) delegates to a National Know Nothing Con-
! ven!ion 70 bc held in phladelphi who
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1855-01-19
First Step to Ruin.

"My first step to ruin," exclaimed
wretched youth, as he tossed from side to
side on his straw bed in one corner of bis
prison-house, was going fishing on the Sab
bath. knew it was wrong my mother
taught me better; my Bible taught me
better; but | would heed none of them. I
did not think 1t would ever come to this
l am undone / am lost!'
What a warning is contained in the
above lines, to Sabbath breakers The
wanton dissertations of that holy day, may
be looked upon as a light thing, by a
thoughtless and frivolous man; but this is
not SO. God, in his Word and in his Pro-
vidence, makes ita very serious matter. 1t
is more corruptipg to the heart than many
suppose. 1t seems to lead directly away
from God; and consequently to crime.
with a strange. facility just watch the
course of the habitual sabbath scorner, and
you will most likely see him come to some
bad end--perhaps he becomes an infdel,
and says in his heart, There is no God 7
Beware Of sthe first step to ruin 7