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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-04-14
Correspondence Of the RepuJlican Tindicator.
CEDAR RAIDS, linn Co., Iowa.


Messrs ED1Toss: With pleasure resume nv pen
70 scratch off few lines to you, from this tar Off
North western country. In the outset will inform
you that have been exceedingly healthy as also my
fanny, since we have been here. Cur company all
landed safe in this State sitter pleasant Journey of
fifty days. All well pleased, and succeed
ing IN our attempts to get along wen an could be
expected. Times are fer better here than in Virgil
MA. " bile you paw from 50 so s 10 for flour per
parrel wepay $2.b0a$3 per 100 lbs. equal to from
bushel. Oats 20 cents per bushe Pork $3.50 per
LOO lbs and dull at that, with six and nine months
credit This is not SO cold a climate, some have
represented it to be- For my part, Think can stand
iowa; and II the summer season plesses Well
the winter has, shall be more than satisfied with
the country. The winter has been here aa gener-
ally found it in old Augusta. We have had only
some flve or six weeks could call winter, and the
WEATHER was not bad then that tabores could not
WORK out, with the exception of four five days
indeed some did work out all the time. have been
very busy ever since have been here. l purchased
farm Of $50 acres, and am trying to Improve it ~
fast ~ possible land all lies together People here
tell me 1T is good 1t is as good stock farm as
could wish, it is well wstered and the ground tilla
bic. The farm was unimproved when purchased it,
and put up sheds for my horses and been living
on the farm some three months or You may
guess that did Tot play much WI were on the road
fifty seven days. We travelled slow, looking at the
country as we passed along. None that saw, did
like as well tho northern part of Illinois and
Iowa. Illinois il n fine country, but Iowa 10 my
choice so far
suppose you had almost concluded that Ihad for
gotten old Augusta. Not SO. / often think Of the
friends lhave left behind and especially of you and
the Vindicator. miss your paper much. When in
Augusta it seemed pleasant past timein my leisure
hours Please send it tome weekly Direct 1t "
Cedar Rapids, Linn county, Iowa.
Your frined, CHR1sr.lx J. BAytoa
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e3- Our cotc,nporary Of the Richmond Pos
abiding to The municipal election in -. ,,,.c.
last week, says; "Mr. Trou... was elected Nav
o. ne is suPpoIlr,. Of the American Gubsi-
ns'0Il'i Tckess." The Post, we presume,
"'''- Ike to claim that election as Know
Nothing victory. but it should be borne in mind;
that MIR. was 1un on both tickets and had
no, the slightest opposition. II Mr.. Trout is a
supporter of the "Amerisan ticke,,n i, is more
than we know, He has always been Wing,
but we doubt very much whether he will vote
the Know Nothing ticket A, least, if he docs
support it, he will give it = very luke warm
support In fair contest we can beat the
Know Nothines in the corporation. This thew
know; and, as we learn, it was this conviction
which induced them not 10 run a ticket, unless
tho Prohihitory question could DO also coupled
with il. No, being able TO agree upon ,icke,
in their Council, the Prohibilonsts made up a
ticket, which was supported BY many Know
Nothings, because il is believed that at least
eight or ten on ii belonged TO The X. Ms. On
the successful ticket there were a, leas, eieht
who are opposed 10 the order. But tho issue,
il there was an issue, was enphaticaly License
or No License. The latter carried BY an ave.
rage majority of abou, 90. This does not lock
much like Know Nothing victory. Indeed,
We have no fears OF the Know No,hlngs in
Augusta county.
This election proved to US plainly tina, there
lsa coalition between many of tho prohibi,ory
law men and the Know No,hings |, is esab-
'lshed, tha, there is fusion Of the few isms
IN this eouniy-Hhi sisnl, Know Nothing ism,
Maine Liquor Eaw .n, and ole or two Others,
which we shall Rot here mention for the pun
neSe OF getting power and The. sfoils. We shall
feierto this subjse, again. if wo dae,n it necss
safy which is quite probabls. We shall meet
the subject plainly, openly, and in no mncing
and equigocal terms. Il is time the South was
on the a'en The dangerous tendency Of North.
ern aggression, political, social and religious, is
just case OF apprehension. Since the days Of
wichcraftery, the country has mol been cursed
WIKI snc, mad schemes Of iaHalicisn, as now
threaten to deluse lis. Let Virginia, in the
PRIDE and glory Of her patriotism and strength
drive bacl, the wave, and maintain the conserva.
llsn Of Southern sentiments and Southern in
situations.
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~ We have been making considerable =,

GIVE have been making considerable &C.
cessions to our list OF subscribers within the
past fow weeks. This /. cheering to us, and
gives promise Of deep interest ie the success
Of the Democratic party in May next. We de-
vote our entire space now TO the matter Of thi.
canvass. We havelhree weekly and one semi
weekly papers, working for The opposition
Hence the importance OF the indicator reach
ing every fireside. Let our friends exert them.
selves, and send in the names of their neigh.
boTs. Our aim is to promote the groa. interests
of the party.
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u We have besn sent by.a friend in High
land a secret circular, number of which have
been spread through that county by the hire.
lings OF The Know Nothing party. IT s re-
publication OF some spurious resolutions pur-
porting to have been adopted by the German
Association of Richmond, in opposition to slave.
fy, and in favor of aeraranism. The whole
affair is gross Misrepresentation and forge.
ry, and has been SO proven We Deem il only
necessary TO say, however, let the people be-
ware .of lhsss libsllous publications. IL the
Know Nothing party do moi publish their charges
in their regular organs. spurn everything thai
comes to you clandessinely and wthou, respon.
s'biiy. Any and every means, 1t matters no,
how degrading, are resorted. in order 10 defea,
Mr.. Wise. Let the friends Of our cause beware
and watch the movements Of their oath-boupd
mid night, caba listic opponent We are in the
right, and CAP triun phaniiy maintain it, if the
friends OF freedom but prove true.
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LYNcHBURe. April 7th less


Dear Sir circumstances requiring my absence
from the city for few days, wish to place in your
hands statement for public use.
ist. AS is Known to you and to all others, have
refused to make any statement Of conversations be-
tween Mr.. Claiborne and myself He has chosen to
al9ds publicly to two. propose to tell the truth,
anu the mhole truth Of both.
Mr. Claiborne in bis speech at this place appealed
TO me to bear him witness, that at Staunton he op-
posed the introduction, in conversation with me.
OF resolutions denouncng the Know Hothings. Ia
the same conversation he declared upon his honor
that he was not a member of the Know Nothing or
der at that ime In his speech here he stated that
be ~as at that tsnss member Of the Know Nothing
order. NAS
End. Mr. Claiborne, hear, stated at Appomat.
tox that he had stated to me that be would not he
tool in the hands of any set of men to beat Tbos s.
Bocock for Congress within the last few weeks
This 10 true In the same conversatien he states.
that usless candidate himseif, he would support
Mr.. Bocock.
Not desiring any privacy, chose to publish this
letter to you IN the Rep.5t'can. request of you
to read this statement wherever you speak
Mr.. Claiborne is at full liberty to retail anv, and
every, conversation ever had with him, public OF
private. Very respectfully, your friend,
~ Hon T, $, Boeatx c. living.
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1sIr So.-A gentleman called upon US FRIDAY.
SAYS the Fredericksburg Recorder, and stated that
White recently on visit to Washington city. he
was reliably informed, that Mr.. Besie the Know
Nothing nominee for Lieutenant Governor, va.
some time since an applicant to Gen. Pierce for the
ONCE OF Marshall for the Western District of Viz
gina; and that there uow in the possession of
gentleman, connected with ono of the Departments
at ashington; two letters from Mr. Beaie bearing
date subsequently, to the aforesaid application and
dlsnonnctng the Knoo Nohiny organization If these
things are not so, nothing 10 easier than for Mr..
Beale to deny them int1cury Republican.
BtuE RIDGE TUSNEL.--This work has progressed
through all its difficulties 1850 feet the REMAINING
1900 feet will, probably offer no further diculty
than the hardness of the rock and the progress al
about 20 feet per month will completes short Of
IL months. We understand there iswanted at the
tunnel from 100 to $50 hands, and the price paid
per day is 81 tho flooring, and 81 25 on the head
ing.
: STEP FoRwARp.-By a law recently passed in
Michigan, married woman may receive, buy. sell.
devise, mortgage, de-, her real and personal nron
erty, without the consent of her husband and alse
sue and he sued, without joining the husband in the
suit in either case So the identity of tho woman
as an individual is beginning 10 be- fairly recog
COMING CURVE learn from a reliable
source that ninsteen persons have withdrawn
fom one know-Nolhing Lodge in this Wash.
inston lconntY,not all Democrats ethel. The
Town Lodge has been shattered most dreadful.
~, too. reasonable estimate whuld fir
Inc number OF Withdrawals, up TO SATURDAY.
last, IN this county, at nol lsss Than seventy
And that's en!y beginning! abingdon Demo
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Mr.. Flournoy's statssma nship.

We published in our last issue mastery
criticism of Hon. T. S. Flournoy's statesman
ship, taken from the Richmond Examiner
We have since looked into his Confessional
history. We find ia 1913, lst session, Of lhu
Both Congress, that his lame 10 mentioned al
least three times d.,iing the session, and that he
maze poas.lcal speech-his text being tbs
'pe'..dclatic Platform" In that speech he Bit
tsrly denounced the Mexican war, as unjust
.ulrous and wasleful. He also denounced lht
administration Of James X. Polk, and its con
neclion with iha, war. Can Democrats vot,
Tor MIR. Flournoy, especially, when he has
never changed his opinions? We think not
Va. may iecur to this speech al leisure hour
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uJ"ltis not our desrs or purpose 10 iudiscrin
lnately denounce msn who have gone into the
Aho" Nothing organization. A majority, doubt.
less, have connected themselves with il. from
good motives believing that il contemplatss in
lis measures an improvement in the govern.
mental policy OF the country. To such We
awari the same honesty of purpose tina. we
Clam Tor ourselves, in opposing the oreaniza.
ton. They only exercise a RICH, in Joining
tina; party, which We exercise IN xilhhoIdiLu
from it. But for such mon as N. C. Claiboros
Jno, 5. Carlisle and j. NJ. ii. Beale--rnen who
have exhibited degree Of instability, treachery
and deceit, sufficient 10 sink them torever-ws
have no respect They have no homes. pairi-
ol'm They use party 10 promote self, and
leok upon principle as commodity of traffic
to be disposed OF to the highes, bidder These
men deserve unmeasured condemnation. No
party OF men protesting honesty, should expose
Their purposes to suspicion, misrust and mis-.
representation, by placing their before the
public as representatives.. 1t is legitimate TO
conclude, that men who have proven traitors
once, will not be trusted by an honest parity
hat, then, must we think Of the Know Moth.
ings when they push forward as their organs,
such men as Claiborne, Carlisle and Beale-
men noloIlous for heir :reachery, and false to
every principle that conflicts with self.prorno.
tion.
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Stunning.

ikera seems to bs a willingness on the var,
OF some Of the Know No,hinss to tako the stump
Our friend John Howard bic Cue, Esq, of Slaun-
ion, we learn from the Republican, met Jno. L.
Harris, Esq, OF Rockingham, a, Mt. Crawford
on Monday evening last. Mr McCus was also
to have met Col. HaHman at Waynesboro' on
Thursday night, but was prevented by in5i.p,.
slion Wa learn that Col. II. mads \ most
capital speech. -
TT. Niche, Esq, spoke in Lexington ON
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81 Tbs indicator man boasts OF tho "saiis-
faction" he obtained for lille paragraph pub
llshed in the las, Spectator. All the satisiac-
lion he obtained consisted in few harm less
blows (duly returned) Inflicted during the dirty
acufie into which We were forced by flat re-
iusal 10 make tho disclaimers he demanded.
alter which both parties were bound over 10
keep the peace. All that wo can offer him in
addition is 10 administer the same dose Of "milk
and water" by repeating that whenever The
Vlndicaior's opinions acquire some weight aud
Influence IN The community, we may fes called
upon TO reply to them, so far as they effect US.
u The ADORE paragraph is published in the
Spectator of the lllh inst. We have no dspo-
slion 10 handy epithels with tbs puppy we had
occas ion 10 slap over last week. We sla.ed in
our issue of the 9TH, that the writer in the
Spectator had pocketeda direct and palpabie
il, suit, and we Published the evidence of it,
He p. aced himself, where all towards resort
behind h,.' dignity; but we preferred tina, Re
should mol regain there In the above para.
graph he gives additional evidence Of his mean
ness and cowardice by repesling, what we had
before excepted 10, and then a'sling that We
were both bouad over to keep the oeace."-
We leave the public 10 judge whether the wri.
ter OF the article above has either the courage to
be manly, OF the honor 10 be just
We must apologize to our readers for this
personal paragraph. We should no. again have
alluded to the matter, had not circumstances
seemed 10 demand il in self-defenoel
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fsa TN AEYCBLIcAx
., highland, CO., April 7th 1855.

= WI -APiA' teiit hCSVs
--sssrs. EDITORS You will please give admissions
in your columns to these few liacs concerning that
mysterious party known by the name Of Know
Nothings, in Highlasd. They have besn soun6ia,
their numbers for some time very largely which in
my opinion, is all humbug. Some time ago writer
IN the True American described q wedding near Me-
Dowel at which all Of the "guests'' were n srred to
sam" | was at a loss for some time TO know where
that wedding had taken place; but lately learned
rom one OF the guests" that it came of one dark
night IN deserted cabin, in the woods. And a, tho
ceremony took place in the night the most Of ANS
Sons became dissatisfied with him and have applied
for 5 divorce.
The writer also stated tina. "Sam" had got GOOD
y humoer OF tho young Democracy here. He had
lew sat Is true, but they slough off very fast
.le democrats are beginning to get enlightened on
tue SUBJECT. Their gultrap surely leaks Many
members have leaked out, and secrets also Truly
TINS Is season of rejoicing for the Democracy of
highiand. The prodgal sons are fast returning,
ana We VIII soon kill the fatted calf and have feast
Ssms followers look bad and they must feel worse
ihey appear to be in great agony they are twist
ing ana screwng like black snake on bed OF burn
ing Goals. SAN is dead in Highland. There arc
lew VINO left the Denecr attic party who will not re-
turn but they disadvantage 10 any party, they
are n. rs naturally, morally, socially and every
o.neI way. And the honest Whigswho will not have
my .nns TO do with thst party, will make up for the
uessl sers. 80 Highland will poll her usual majority.
ang Eagle had better not soar too high for he il
poahd toget bis pinions eroppedand may niure him.
sii ny the fail OSE OF THE YoUsa DKaocaAcy.
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orSAm'l G. Eagle, Esq, of Dos Hill, HIS
ccep,ed the nomination for the Legislature, of
The Know Nothing party OF Highland, in oppo-
sllion TO Col. A. H. Byrd,:the regular Democratic
nominee While personally We entertain for
Mr.. Eagle tho best wishes, yet we trust the re-
suit oil the campaign will prove to him that he
is much mistaken in the strength Of the X. N's.
Mr. Eagle has heretofore voted with the Dem
ocratic rariy, and is much of a gentleman.
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Stxnllnering.

DR.. Wycof, who will BIZ at the Wood ward
House during the coming week, has discovered
a remedy for curing ''sIuuerng and siamnsr.
ing.o He promises 10 effec, cures permanently.
lie gees upon the principle oil mo cure.uo pay.n
1t will do no harm 10 those who are thus afilict.
ed to try The Dr.'s remedy. |. may BIZ OF last.
ing bens fit.
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Ax. Dsnaale in Highland.

We learn ffom friend that Mr., Deneals
spoke in Highland last week, to great advan-
tags His effort sspoken Of as one Of mastery
ability, ard as producing the most happy effect.
The order Of Know No,hiugs is rapidly falling
10 pieces in that county,
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Patrick Henry Aylett.

PHI. Aylsli, Esq, the distinguished Elector
for The Richmond Congressional District, has
consented 10 address the Democratic Assocla.
ton Of Stanton on Saturday, the 2sth day OF
April. Mr.. A. is one Of the most accomplished.
fascinating and powerful speakers in the Estate.
We bespeak for him an intelligent audience,
composed Of ladies' as we'll as gentleman.
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Or We publish on cur first page full ao-
coun, OF the Cincinnati riot. Il will be seen
from il, that thu Germans were not 10 blame in
originating the difficulty; but that the Know
IJothings, by their unjust and unwarIanted dom.
laacring, caused the whole outage.
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1fS' The Democracy in the vicinity of Burke's
MIL are moving. 1t could not be otherwise where
mat true and tried Democrat, Capt. T. Burke re-
sides 1t will be seen by the proceedings of meet
ing recently held there that Patrick Cribbins, ESQ.,,
of Mt Sidney, made speech in support of the
Staunton nominees. Mr.. G.. has always heretofore
acted with the Wing party. lie is a gentleman o f
fine sense, and can do much tor the Democracy and
thsr cause, inhis section Of the Cou N.Y. 1hesigns
arc cheering
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Democratic Meeting.

Pursuant to previous appointment, The Democracy
t ol harmony ana vicinity, met at Harmony school.
house on Saturday the It'll inst to hear an adirss,
from Dr. e. X. Harris and others, and on molten.
David Hunter, Esq, WAS called to the Chair. and
valentino Landei appointed Secretary
Thomas ). Burke, rose and explained In f.w re-
marks the absence of Dr. Harris, and introduced to
the meeting, Mr.. Cribbina of Nj Sidney. who care
forward and addressed the meeting in Z very haouv
and foreibe style for about An hour showing copci,
siveiy that it was wing movement to secure power
and plumber. ~.
Vim. A. Burke and Samuel RUBBISH, Esars.. also
addressed ths meeting.- 49,
ihoma: j. Burke presented the following reso,u.
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Democracy Of HARMONY. eve,
true to the Democratic party wilsgiye an pndxid.i
support to Wise, MeComss and Bocock.
Resolved, That in the nominees Of the county corr
yensian, Aessrs Crawford, Skinner and ko:ntr. Ne
recognize coed and true Democrats and persons
worthy the support of the Democratic PARTY
Resolved, That re recognize in tie Know Moth
ing party an enemy to the Constitution to the Bin
OF Rights OF Va, to religious liberty and an ene,ny
to the dearest rights Of the South
Resolved, That thees proceedings DO pab,ishud IT.
the Republican Niadieatot "
On motion the meeting Adjourned to meet on III.
fth Saturday Of April Mt O'clock, 2. NJ
DAVID HUNTER, Chairnan
VALENTINE LAHpss, Secretary
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'-Ass - ~ : -
Difficulties with Spain.

The repeated insults offered BY Spain 10 the
flag Of this country, and the suspected policy
recommended or contemplated in regard 10
nation aud resentment Of the American people.
The Black Warrior case had scarcely been adj
justed before intelligence OF the outrage upon
the Ell Dorado was received In quick sucsss-
zion followed tbs insults to the Daniel Webster,
tho Illinois, and the brig P. R. Hickman. This
accumulation Of insult has brough, The Presiden,
TO the firm purpose of pursuing decided, ensr-
gctc and promp, policy in vndicaion of our
rights and honor. Commodore McCsuley, a
distinguished naval officer, has been selected to
command The Gulf Squadron, which ia a fact Of
significant import. The squadron has been
greatly increased also. AS strong naval forcs
as can be spared for the purpose has been or
dpred 10 cruise in the neishborhood Of Cuba, in
the track OF our steamers, for the purpose oil
promptly redressing insults TO our flag.
The persistent outrsges Of The Spanish au
thorties, Of themselves are sufficient. if DO
properly a,onei for, to demand summary chas
tisement. Added. however, 10 the di.nly fore
Swallowed policy Of the Authorization of Cuba
in obedience TO the direction Of gland tina
the acquisition Of the Island by the U. State
nigh, forever be relinqushed prcsen, clapte
Oh indisni:ies prsmsdiatsd and designed, owe
which the mantle of national charity and for
siyentss can hardly be extended. Wa rust il
the vigorous and energetic demand Of the Presi
dent Tor ample, prompt and honorable satsfac
ton.
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Corporation OMcers.

The new Council, at their first meeting, on the 9Th
elected the following olliccrs:-Recorder, A. J. Gar.
Der; LIST Alderman, NJ. G. Hartman; I'd. s. M. Yost
Sd, r. W. Hardy; 4th, J. N. Woodward; 9th, j. A.
MeCiang; Gth, y T. Eskridge. Street Commission
Woodward. Committee Of SafetyoG d. Price, G.
NJ Cochran, and j. b. Baldwin. Clerk, J. +. Pstter-
soa. Chief OF Police, VIM. Craig.
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u We will publish in our nsx, issue, an
article from the Richmond Dispatch, defending
the Central Railroad Company from the charge
OF Discrimination in favor OF Richmond freight
trains over Alexandria freight trains. The
business OF the present charges, is abundanly
vindicaled. We will also publish from The
Penny Posi-, an editorial article upon the death
of &. Nicholson Johnson, who recently died in
Richmond
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Col r. &. Paxton

We announce Col. Paxton this week for re-elec-
tion to the Senate romthe Rockbrlage ana highland
District There is no question about his SUGGEST
he has made most faithful and efficient represen
especially those Of the central section Let his ma
Jorlty put to blush the impadenee Of ssSAn."
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a. u stuart, Esq, hsssold his interest Gone third
IN the staunton Woollen Factoty to Benz Crawford,
doing fms business, and under the superintendence
OF Mr.. ID. w. Kennedy, is turning of first rate WORK.
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Discussio,, at h1idAIebrook.

Col w. H, Harman, on the part Of the Dem
ocIalc party, and II. II Robertson, Esq, in
,lahalf Of Know No'hing;sm will speak in Mid.
.a,sbrovk on 28.h inst.
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Land Sale.

George Poage Esq, as the attorney of W. Poage,
ESQ soia' on Wednesday last for $40 per acre, the
remainder la6on 700 acres) ofthe Bell Tract ofand,
lying four miles North of Staunton, the Media
mlzed Turnpike. II. W. sheasy, Esq, of Stanton,
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@ We trust eur friends will not forget the
statement made on the first page Of this paper,
as to their respective dues. We shall certainly
do as we there promise.