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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31
A Nut for Southern Know.Nothinss

1t seems that Senator Wilson, of Massachusetts, is
net satisfied with the declarations he has heretofore
made upon the subject of slavery. He chooses 10
further announce his position upon that subject, and
to this last enunciation call the particular aten-
ton of Southern ow-Nothings-especially do we
desire the people of Augusta county to read what
this Northern knowNothing says, for this IL the
upon whose election to the United States Sen
ate the editor of the True American s'CoNGRATU-
LATED THE COUNTRY" Read, men of the
South, and then judge for yourselves.
On Friday evening, March 23d, in the course of a
lecture, in Boston, he said;
'lf there be any here (said the lecturer, with
enphasis) who believes that am capable of modify
ing my sentiments and opinions, cherished by me for
twenty years-either at home or abroad, either in
public or in private, before friends in the face of
enemies commission him here and now to pro-
claim it. Send it abroad ON the wings of the wind
that am committed, fully committed, committed to
the fullest extent, in favor Of immediate and
ditona abolition of slavery wherever it exists
der the authority of the constitution o. the United
States.'
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Ihe Edltors OF the Specta tor and Peter
vrLc

We do not intend to interfere in the difficulty
which has sprung up between the editors of the
Spectator and Peter independence kurtz. We do
not think the feeling sufficiently beilicose to ius
fy,at present, Che interference of third persons Az
conscryator of the Peace, shall use due diligence
IN preventing hostile meeting. Notwithstanding
cur christian determination, we are free to express
our opinion, as public journalists, upon the isue be-
tween them, because it is matter ;erouslv affecting
the peace of our community, and }ossibg involving
piood-red blood at that. We hesitate not To saw
that the writer in The Spectator has exhibited do
gree OF spite and ill hunor towards Peter lpdenen
dence, altogether uncaed for, and certainly un
Kind 1t should be borne in mind that there s M
man, however humble his position in life, who has
not feeng-who is not sensitive to the touch of ,d;
cule-and whose honest impulses do not Indignantly
resent insult especially il that man present a
record OF honesty untarnshed-as does Peter Kurtz.
The editors of the Spectator may laugh at their abor
i've attempts at Wit, but they have no sympathy
from their readers
reter Independence promises to reply to the Spec-
tator's article. We do not know what that ronlv
VIII contain, but if the editors of the Spectator
sumo ridiculous attitude in the matter t,ev ,,ar
charge it all to their ill-naur. rte,for, r.o I,
a matter which neiih...r Disturbed mr. conoornod
them ana which, as We learn, was countenanced by
W presence of some Of the most respectable citizens
in the place,
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Stand from Under.

Under this caption that able and true Democrat
&c journal, the Winchester yiiginian, introduces,
with Characteristic grace, huuor and point the fol-
lowlhs significant card from number of recusant
hhow-A othings and adds, 'This card of with
arawai was presented at the session of Saturday
last Others are being prepared for next satur-
aay meeting, one of which has already twenty
names attached And csc are the secessions of a
single Council" We are told that other places
In tins county, and in Clarke, can tell similar
tale. We trust that not only will every democrat
who has been inyegled into the gu-trap retrsc, his
false step III as prompt, open, and manly manner
as those here named, but that many wings, who
prefer honorably yielding their opinions to the fiat
oil proof and experience to joining in low consp-
raey Tor the spells, will initiate their example.
We the undersigned, members of No. l6 Win
chester, Virginia, having determined to with draw
from our connection with your Council, and desis-
ing to comply with the Rules of the Council here
by renounce our connection with the Order. and
desire our names struck from the list of members;
and hope that, as we have complied with all the
Rules ior Withdrawing, our petition will be at once
acted upon, as we no longer consider ourselves
members
Conrad Kreemcr, VIM. II. Brown, John w.
Tewatt George Forney, Ebon Taylor, Henry A.
Tewalt, SAINT Forney, John J. Fletcher James
+, Brown, William Light, G. ". Dayley,
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Our Neig hbor's Cuteness.

The sophisiry oil our ueIghhor oi the Repub.
lican cannot relieve him from the unpleasant
position in which his misrepresentation OF
the speaking a, Brooks Gap has placed M
II he "understooda that The gent lemen mention
ed by him spoke ut ,ha, place, he was also
doubtless informed that other gentlemen adj
dressed the people theirs assembled al The same
time. Instead, however, OF stating tina, act he
attempted to leave The impression tina, The three
persons he mentioned were the only ones who
spoke. Herein was his implied n,isrrpresenla.
ton. The remarks of Messrs Warlman aud
Kennon, SO far as We heard, ware merely cen
versational explanations, without assuming the
character Of speeches. Oar neighboI knows
that his attempted disraragsmen, OF Mr.. Me
Comas was unjust; yet he is not wiIlln. alter
corrected, 10 admit it. Why did he not class
Col. Hartman, G. +. Deneae and Mr.. McGemas
as the '.trio," if he did no, intend 10 "misrep-
7n No. He hada srudse agains, Wait
man and Kenuon, and thought he could create
the impressioE that MIR. MeComas was assoc ia :.
ting with "perjuTersn and ''lars,' according 10
the Know. Nothing code Of oras lie thus
desired 10 effect two objects first the dspteeia-
ton OF the characters of Messrs. W. aud k, be
cause they had renounced the Know -Nolhin.s;
and second, as.auling the reru,alioa oi Mt.
MeComas, by associatins him with those per-
sons. His object was plain to our mad.
Probably our stupidity might aconyicl' US
frequently, if we Deepen lei upon our bright
xpss n mis- ciata fart well Ru, 49, n.
ways endeavor TO Stale The rnih, ii requires no
great mental exelilon We admit our inferior
mental drxseriiy 10 that of our neigh or, aud
hence We never atlemp, to re eoncie an,agonis.
tic positions. He, however, relying upon his
culeness 10 establish his consistency by s9phls-
teal arguments, takes eyefy Posi'ion b, turns,
and 10 nothing long What's The price OF fur,
Mr. Maupin7 How are you to-day, Mr. Maui
min
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70 THERE ruBLIoAx v1aDfcATo

FOR T II E II Ell Z yINDIcAT
Pursuant to previous notice meeting of the:Dem.
ocratic party of Highland County, was held at the
Court House, I'D of March 1855.
On motion of John Bird, VIM. Hevener was ap.
pointed Chairman and David Stephenson, Secretary
The object OF the meeting being the selection of a
Candidate to represent this County, in the next
House OF Delegates of Virginia. the following gen
tlemen were placed in nomination David ii. Bird,
Joseph Layne and Andrew IL. Byrd. Three other
gentlemen were also placed iE nomination, who be-
ing present, promptly and positively declined Col
ANDREW ii. BYRD, having received a majority OF
all the votes cast declared to be the choice of the
Convention, and motion of John Bird, he was
unanimously declared to be the candidate of the
Democratic party of Highland for seat in the next
house of delegates The question of Convention IL
this Senatorial district, being under consideration,
the following resolution was offered by VIM. W
Fleming.
Resolved, That Col. James Paxton of Rockbriagc.
Is by this meeting recommended as the candidate OF
the Democratic party for seat in the next Senate
OF Virginia Carried unanimously.
On motion, Resolved that the proceedings Of this
meeting, be forwarded to. the Republican Vindica-
tor, Richmond Examiner and Enquirer, for publca-
ton.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
WIN. HEVENER, President
DAVID STEPHENSON, Secretary.
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THE BouNrY LAAp LAM,-Snre the |


THE Bounty LAsD LAw-Smce the 18Th
inst, l3.40o applications lor bounty lands. un-
der the new law, have been received al The
Pension Office. This. il will be remembered,
is the result OF only one .oi The many bounty
land acts OF Congress. The Union says thai
each letter Of application has TO be opened,
filed, numbered, It's contents carefully noted. lis
receipt acknowledged, and record taken Of
the same. In addition To these formal appi,
cations, upwards OLIVIA hundred letters per day
are received al that ofii.9 asking for iniorna
lion in regar! 10 The conslrnclio and applca-
ton of the law, 10 which, in many instances
loEg and carefully pref AIRED answers have to he
sent. twill be- seen, therefore, that The officers
having charge ofthc business enjoy no necurs.
The Union further states, from reliable data,
that about 35 800, 900 acres OF The public lands
meet the requirements OF The ne~ Law, leaving
still TO the county the enormous residue Of one
thousand millions oil acres.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31
The Democratic County Ticket.


BENZ CRAWFORD, JAS. IL. SKINNER and
ABsALoM KoINER, are the gentlemen who
compose the ticket for the Legislature, of the
Democratic party Of Augusta, in the approach
ing county campaign. We present their names
10 the party with pride aud pleasure. they
are men highly worthy the confidence reposed
in them by the plrty aud, we doubt not, ill
right valiaIttly bear the Democratic Banner 10
victorious taiumrh, on the 4lh Thursday in
May next.
Benz. CRAWFORD is personally one Of the
most popular men in the counly-a mar who
enjoys the confidence Of every one who knows
him. He is a gentleman of fine practical bust.
ness sense, sterling Democrat, whose head
has grown grey in the service of the party and
if elected, will add dignity and respec, 10 The
position. MI. c. is no political aspiranl, and
nothing bu. the assurance Of his friends that
his name would imparl force 10 our cause, and
tend mueh 10 the success Of our principles, has
induced him 10 permit himsef to be offered 10
the people Of Augusta for ht sufirases III the
coming contest
Nessrs. KolNER and SKINNER we're two Dem
oeratic delegates from this county in the las
Legislature. They are known TO be every
way worthy the confidence Of The people oil the
county. 1tsy have been tailhiul'and efficient
representatives. They are men Of liberal edu-
cation, fine natural abilities, and enlarged pub.
lie spirit, without The sin oil exlrayaganl speens
lation in theories Their course in The last
Legislature will stand the test ot iIgid scrutiny
II was indicative OF ,ha, sound discretion. that
goes just far enough, so charlottesville of the
men. They are presented again for the suflra.
ges Of the people, with the confident expec,a.
ton Of brilliant triumph.
Such is our ticket, Composed Of men init
mately connected with the people, in Interest
and feeling sharing with them IN the prosper
ity and adversely incident to legislaton--ihey
cannot otherwise, il elected, than leaislale ior
the good Of the people We consider HE ticket
a strong one, which will pluve lnvlnciae oa-
fore the people.
Let every Democrat in the county buckle Oil
his arEor, and rush to the rescue.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31
James II. Skinner. ESQ.

II af1ards Us pleasure to announce that this
gentleman will address The people Of Rockbridee
al thu Court. house on Monday next, (courl day :,
We hope our Democratic friends will turn oui
to hear him, as they will be both instructed and
entertained. Our Wing and Know Nothing
friends are also invited 10 be present, the la,el
particularly, that they my see the hideous de-
,ormlllrs OF their odions organization, exposed
oya master hand. Mr.. S. is gentleman OF
worth, Of decided talents, aud s,eilog Demo
eras. lie is one of the first Democratic Repre-
sea'a'lves Gid Augusta has ever had in The
Legislature OF the Sale.-Yalieu Star.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31
New IiampshiIe Election.

The Spectator Of the 2Sth, endorses the asser
lion OF The Know Nolhias Jbnra!s lha, the
Know Nothing victory in New Hampshire
''annihiia'ed tie abolition pafly" in the State
Yet The Knox Nothing Governor elect prid,s
himself upon the laei that he once assisted in
stealing negro And further. In his reply to
the committee appointed to inform hin of his
nomination, he says.
am decidedly opposed 10 the fuf.her exiei-
sim OF slavery. deem The Missouri Culnpro.
mise, 50 called. to have been a solemn compact,
between the fee aud the savehulding States,
and as soemrly and morally binding upon Their
both: as Treaties are bindino upon iureign ma.
lions; and that the passage ui The Kansas Ne
bIaska bill, SO faI il repeats tnat con- pro.
mise, was violation Of that compact. and
great wrong upon the Tree States, aud tina, they
MI be fully Justified a mol yielimg an acqui.
eseence Therein, and insisting upon lis uncondi-
lonal restoration.
And further. Anthony Colby, the abolition
Wing Governor Of Vermont, speaking of Met
call IS aboliiionism GAYS:
Dear Sill: Yoafs Of The 9Th il received and
before this will ach you. y0n will have read
Mrtcais letter OF ace ptancr and | hrve no
doubt 1t will be acceptable TO You. He is
stronger on The slavery aud temperan ce ques
lions than he has written, that Is he is as strong
against slavery as any Of las, aud has found
hard work 10 keep along with his party for
several years; he say s he has never been in
favor OF the Nebraska rascaliiy. and he should
no, b. disappointed il the same old parry should
go Tor opening the slave-lraie. II seemed
best 10 put up Democrat for The Office Of
Governor, having all The candidates luI Con-
gress Of the tight stamp.
Yet This is the man our neighb1r thinks
has been The agent by which the abolition rar-
" oil New Hampshire was a'nhilot'd Let it
he remembered, that Gov. Baker, The Democrat
&c candidate, Who Was defeated by Me lcal
was firm supporter OF the Fugitive slave Law
and The Nebraska Bill, and ii truly national Dem.
ocIal. Such is Northern Know Nothingism.
i he QulnttScence Ot abOlitionjsm
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Mr.. Beale on Slavery.

We publish in another colnmn an arlit lie from
the "Star Of the Kanawha Valley" IN relation
10 Mr.. Beale, the Nebraska Bill, &c. We also
find in The daily Richmond Enquirer OF The 29lb.
another item in Mr.. Beae's political history,
which, Of itself, is enough TO damn him forever
with every Southerner. Ne have no, lime for
comment The Enquirer says:
sour researches among The files Of The Cul,-
gressonal Globe have been rewarded with dis.
coverv which fully establishes the claim OF MIR.
Beals TO the confidence and sympathy Of the
Know Nothing Abolilonsls. Among the votes
recorded in favor VI the abolition y! The slave
trade in the District Of Columbia, we fluid The
name Of J. M. H. BEALEi, in association with
Preston King, Harlan. GoI', 1haddens Stevens,
Wentworth, Horace Mann, and other rabl alb.
oliiionistsot The House Of Representatives y
Comment is III. NECESSARY
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Democratic Heating

The Democratic party of Augusta county met on
Monday last, the 2Gth (Court day. in the Court
House Of this place.
The meeting was organized by appointing Capt.
THOMAS BURKE. Chairman, on motion Of Col.
iarman and ). NJ. losr, Secretary, on motion Of
Capt. Barnlart. Col Hartman, explained the object
OF the meeting be the selection of suitable persons
to represent the Democratic party in the coming cleo
ton loi delegates tothe Legislature of Virginia. and
to appoint delegates to the Charlottesville District
Convention to be held on the 10Th Of April
On motion Of 5. NJ. Yost, the Chairman was re-
quested to appoint committee often to report to the
meeting the of proper persons to be candidates
for the Legislature, and alsD delegates to the Con-
venton. The chair appointed the following gentle
men N that committee Col George BAYLOR, CAPT,
Barnhart, $: s: Abner, Capt. john A. Harman, R.
g. Bickle, NJ. G. Hartman, A.. J. Wayland Samuel
Cline, Jacob Schreckhise, and Col II. p Wilson,
The Committee retired.
Col. Hartman being called for, addressed the meet
ing in the absence of the committee, in some spirit
ed and forcble remarks.
The committee returned, and reported the follow
ing gentlemen as the candidates selected by them.
20 represent the Democratic party in the approach
ing election in this county;
BENJAMIN CRAWFORD,
ABSALOM KOINER,
JAMES II. SKINNER,
The committee also reported that every Democrat
in the county, who may choose to go, be authorized
to act as delegate in the Charlottesville Conycn-
ton.
The recommendation by the committee of the cam
ddates for the Legislature, was, motion of Col.
Hartman, unanimously confirmed by the meeting.
The chair, motion, appointed, Col. Vim. II.
Hartman, Jacob Baylor, and S. s. Abney commit
tee to wait upon the nominees, and inform them of
their nomination
Messrs Skinner and Koiner, appeared before the
meeting and in neat and forcbe addresses. of about
half hour each, accepted the renewal of the cont
dence OF the party. Mr.. Crawford being absent from
home, Col Hartman stated that he felt authorized to
assure the meeting, that Mr. Crawford would accept
the nomination.
On motion, it resolved, That the Vindicator,
and the Richmond Enquirer and Elk ,miner, be re-
qucsted to publish these proceedings.
THOMAS BURKE, Chairman.
S. NJ. YOST Secretary.
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nonuce the principles Of their youth and early

nonnce the principles OF their youth and early
manhood.n
On the 10th da, Of January, 1885. YOU 'sre-
bounced" tie ''1rlnclples" oil lon ''maui oo,io
we cannot say. also. Of your youth, because
1t Is said that you were once a jackson man--
how long ago, we cannot say. Yen then, with
out reservation, ignored and repudiate!, fully
and entirely, the very same ''Whig men and
Wing measures you three months previously
had pledged yourself 10 support; and the
S,h OF March, 1855, declared that you woali
''cordia.ly, chee.iully, anl slrenuously" support
the nominee of the Know Nothing party for
Governor, let him be owing Or Democrat. ~
And Oh the goth of March, s55, nolwihstand.
lug You had declared On the 24ih Of November,
just four months previous, that Your paper was
"WHIG in the most comprehensive meaning OF
tie arord y aud that you Intended to advocate
al defend "WhigFmen and Wing measures u
decidedly, eaerget'cally an fearlessly, you fully
and cordially, and nnhesilatingly, endorse one
Whig and three Democrats as The exponents O
your political views aud opinions. Aud furlh
ermoie, yon vlrnally declare in your issue Of
the 9Th of March, 1856, that your announce
ment to support and defend Why men and
Why measures, made on the 24h of Novem.
Der, 1854, was merely alind-lha,, ia The
language Of yenr scliplu:al quotation, You
were acting the "hypocrile," tor you state in
substance, that the ssAmelican question: WAS
the absorbing consideration with var at the
ZINE you srose your piosre.,,,,.. no,N i,he..,a.
ing you never mentioned il once. in that pros
=, cus, but rather sou-ht to create ihe iu PIES
sion that in politics your paper would be- purely
Whig.
Now, Mr.. Maupin, what do you thlk OF this
picture? Do you recognize yourself! 1t is a
beautiful record. is il uot7 Look nj it So
nice and spotted! Surely this caunot be Tyre
Maupln p Oh, no! There's mistake We
see three bro Democratic carbuacles on his pIllz !!
II can't be Tyre Maupiu, the gentleman who
used to edl' the Hairlsouburg Republican, and
call Democrats, 'mobocIa's,' 'mobocrats 'un-
prncipled spoIlsnlen,; filthy locotacos,' poi
house politicians, without polil ga, honesty OF
virtue. That 1y re Maupln surely could not be
supporting cofuiaify, eheefiutfy aud stienu6nsly
thee OF The very class Of men for The highest
offices in The gift Of The people, he br, SIX
months ago SO unsparlngly denounced. Are
you the man? II yon are the gentleman no
performed the rena katie feats hroh the pol.
ical sack rope, above mentioned, we desire 10
enquire further, and We hope you will not cor
slider us impairment; lar we wan, TO be as inno-
cent as a sucking babe, had the price OF
Flour per barrel, or the price oil Butter per To-
anything 10 do with this matter? We stall
look for an answer Immediately, il not sooner.'
In the meantime We will recommend TO your
Prayerful study The 4h and 9Th verses of the
vii chap. oil Matthew, and afectionaiely and
tra'ernally enquire, .How ale you 10 day, Mr.
Mau pin - Mhsi's The price ot flour?
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31

va 1t is rumored That the Hon. Chas. ]. Faux
ncr, ha, been offered the Secretaryshp of War, by
President Pierce. The Winchester Vii ginian thinks
that Mr. +. has task before him, which he will dis
charge with much zeal and as much efficiency as
no doubt he would the important duties of the War
re-interment Of Mr. Boteler's per-
tu'bed ghost. Duty to the departed, if to no body
else requires this business first and pleasure after
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The Know Nothing nomination accepted
their principles rspudiated.

The Richmond Enquirer understands that
"the Know Nothing candidate for Attorney.
General expressly and emphal.eally discIsins
any sympathy with The principles as the party
a,i ''rumnf has il, thai he even attached il 40
condition to his acceptance Of their nonins.
ton. ha, he was not to SANCTION their prirc-
plesn
lie is wiling 10 accept the office Of Attorney.
General, bnt has mn tarlner connection with The
party. Tie probably, shas no recan,ations 10
make" and still adheres to the oplnion. which
he once expressed, that it is "A Hell. Born and
Hell. Bound party"
The truth 0: The ruInor is confirmed By nj.
letter Of Acceptance. Ia this he says he appre-
ciales the nomination because il was Give, IN
him without regard 10 his 'party opinips ur
action, past. present, or future" They niys
him The nomination without reference 10 his
party opir ions, and he accept. il wi,Lon, theirs,
He is willing TO take The off e il h ,c.n gsl il.
but spils upon lhel platform ofthe party VIII ch
dominates him. Verify legal talea, must bs
scarce in the orler.-Valley Star.
The amount of money raised during the past year
for missionary purposes within the bounds of the
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Speaking at Belle Fonto.

Col. Hartman and James II. Skinner, Esqrs., adj
dressed the association on Saturday night last at
Belle Fonte School House. We understand, that a
number of ladies were present. Belle Fonte is the
place where Capt. j. A Hartman is raising number
of Democrats.
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Speech OF Mr.. Niche,

Let ii be remembered that Thos. j. Niche, ESQ.
will deliver a speech against Know Nothugism, il
the Court House Tonight Let all who can, attend
The subject will be discussed by a master mind
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31
Meeting at Wayneaboro.

There will be meeting of the Democratic party
OF "aynesboro, and vicinity, on Thursday night the
9th OF April. Col Hartman, the Senatorial Elector,
and Col George Baylor, are expected to address the
meeting.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-31

kASsAs.-A dispatch from Lexington, NO., dated
March rs, states that ten thousand actual residents
have gone to Kansas, from Missouri. They will be
there by the day OF election