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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

DG- The weather has been excessively
cold during the past week. The iaii o.
snow last Sunday caused great delay IN
the conveyance OF the mails. No'with-
standing, however, the bad weather. and
the great difficulty in the running OF the
cars, we have had an eastern mail every
day, although several hours later than
schedule time. On Monday, the cars
were four hours in running from Naynes-
boro' to Staunton, distance OF II miles
though drawn by two engines. On Tues"
day evening, the train stalled opposite
Butler g. Co.'S Commission House, abou.
80 wards from the Depot, and it took an
hours work, with the two engines. to
clear the track so as to permit the cars to
proceed. On Wednesday Capt finks'
Of the freight train. by hard work, succeed
Cd IN running through to Goshen, the
present terminus of the Road, which was
abc first time our friends West received
mail duling a week. Truly these are
times which try mems souls and Their pa
thence, too.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
DANGEROUS Business,

Sleighing has become very fashionable
within the past few weeks. The ladies
and gentlemen have been extensively
patronizing Bro wnell. We noticed the
other night, bevy Of beautiful young la
dies and homeIy young men, comfortably
seated in large sleigh, drawn by two
spirited horses. The gay and merry
laugh, and the smiling countepances, were
sure indices to the real pleasure experience
ed. Sleighing, by these beautiful NOON
hight nights, with pretty ladies, is rather a
dangerous business for old bachelors, es-
pecially as this is leap year. The reius.
man on the occasion alluded to (who might
have made VanAmburgh's best blush y
seemed to be greatly effected BY the Sport,
the ladies, or the moon, we cannot say
which. We are inclined to the belief,
however that il was the neon as he look
ed toerably shiny short time after =
We repeat, sleighing by moonlight is dan
gerous for old bachelors
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
sauatter Sovereignty.

Thereshas been much written upon the
subject Of "Squatter Sovereignty" and the
question voluminously discussed, whethe'
O, not the Nebraska bill establishes the
principle. Without arguing this latter
point. we desire TO enter our protest toathe
recognition of any such pernicious primer
ple. A. we understand it, the "squatter
claims the same,power and sovereignty that
are vested in "the people" of one OF the
States of this confederaey- IS, the hight
to legislate, while IN 'pupiage' condition,
10 the same extent as the people OF State
Or in other words. they claim tie power
to.enact laws, declaring slaves to be prop
erty, or not, as the majority may decide
This power we utterly deny aud repudIate
Until the act of coming into the Union as
State the presidents" Of Territory have
20 right to assume the functions OF "a peo-
ple.n The slaves OF the South are as much
recognized as property, as lthes horses and
cattle of the North. The people from each
State are alike protected in person and
property. The.public. domain is open to
the settlement OF all, and the territorial leg
islature has no power to pass laws discrimi5
mating between. different species OF proper
ty, to the depreciation of one kind. lhefe
would be no equality or justice IN the re-
cogniton of such principle, live are to
be equal particlpator' in the common ben
efits of our government. aud to be considered
equal shareholders iii the public property,
where would be, the justice CT the tight In
legisla,iug to the destruction ol the proper
~ of the South The residenn of territory
have no power to. decide for or against the
institution o. slavery, until they are vested
with The privileges Of a people, which Is
only the case when 10 the act OF coming II.
to the coutederacy as sovereignistales.-
There is no sovereignty but estate sovet-
eighty" empowered to legislste upon the
subject of slavery. 'SquatteI Sovereignty
;s an invention the South will neither re-
~ -
eOonise nor tolerate.
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Fatal Accident to Member Of tho Legal

Fatal Accident to Member OF tho Legal
.fIatefnity---A s'Vacant Judgeship.''
"A vacant Judgeship" was created last
Thursday, by a most melancholy and pain
iul dispensaton. While standing on the
corner near our office "a place, by the
way, which has been the theatre Of num-
berless bloody and bloodless tragedies, such
as giving and receiving black eyes, sore
heads, ard bloody noses,) surveying the
passing objects. and engaged in thinking
deep, unspeakable things" Judge Bald
win met with a fatal accident from being
run over by wagon, which terminated
his promising life, and caused can aching
void this world can never fill" This pam
fuloccurrenca awakened the tenderest sy IN.
pathies of those who witnessed il, and
extorted TIE involuntary exclamation from
many who were present--"What pity
truly. in the midst of life we are in DEATH
We cannot trust our pen to the task
writing "a BETTING eulogy of the many
excellent traits Of the deceased. Another
and more competent than ourself, mus,
perform the sad office Of eulogist an
biographer. We viii only make pass
ing aliusion TO the subject, and then drop
1T as one too shocking for our delicate
nerves and too agon,zing for our sensitive
feelings. The Judge first saw the light
of day in the county of Botetourt, in the
State OF Virginia, at what particular time
we are unable 10 write. At an early age
he left he home Of the IT, S. District At
torney, where he was born, and was re-
moved TO this place, He was placed up-
der the training of distinguished lawyer
here, whose name he inherited. He gave
early promise of very rowing. disposition.
Ouce he ran off he was Advertised, and
after several days search, was found
Since that time, he remained at home,
except when he was away. 1t was duri.e
one of these exceptions, he met his ust,ms
y death We tender the Col. our con-
dolence in his griet occasioned by the
death Of his first adopted, and rus. that
he may bear with christian fortitude the
loss Of his beautiful black tour months old
ST. Bernard puppy .-.,.f.,
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cognise nor tolerate.
Death Of a Good Man.

On Wednesday mighty the 10th inst.
James Bell, ESQ., one of our Oldest and
most highly respected citizens, departed
this life, at his residence in this county
For many years MIR. Bell filled large
space in the business Of the county. There
is scarcely a man in our. community who
has not, at some time or other. had some
business relation with him; and we hazard
nothing in the assertion, thatno man has ey
er sustained higher character than James
Bell. In all the relations of life, his pur-
ty of character, amenity of manners and
integrity of purpose, won for him the re-
spect and regard Of all
Mr.. Bell was born in 1772, within one
mile of the spot where he died. Soon at
Ter hi1 arrival at mans estate, he was ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace, IN winch
capacity he continued to act until about
twelve months since, when in consequence
of age and. infirmity he returned to the
people the commission which, with great
unanimity, they had rendered HIM at tbs
first election under the new constitution
MIR. Bell served as Coroner of the county
for many years, as High Sheriff, and Rep
resentative in the Legislature Of Virginia
He had been member of the Presbytc'
ran Church for half century, and re-
garded with great reverence by his breth'
rem of the church. In his death. the COM
muuity have sustained great loss. A
GOOD citizen and an honest man has been
removed from our midst. We tender TO
his family in their atilicton the sincere
sympathy of our whole people.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
& Serious Masrer.

The following synopsis Of very i'm.
Portant bill, and one of very delicate
character, we End IN the regular proceed
ings Of the Va. Legislature of the 21st, es
published in the Dispatch. 1t may lead 70
very serious dificulties-even 70 civil war:
"Amon9 the bills reported, was one BY
Mr.. Hiett chairman Of special commit
tee, Ito protect James Parsons, Of Kamp-
shire, and other citizens Of the Commons
wealth,ln the prosecution and maintenance
of their constitutional rights" Parsons,
for having attempted the recovery OF his
own slave, was held to bail in Pennsylva
MIA in the sum OF $4,000, to answer t..e
charge of kidnapping and assault The
bill protects Parsons, by prohibiting hia
from going to Peuusy wanna TO answer the
complaint; aud proviSiag that the 81. eoG
and expenses involved saai! be refunded
to his surety II ne is made to pay it BY the
court in Pennsy lyania. in that event, the
Governor Of Virginia is authorized TO Jay the
matter before the Governor of pennsy Iva
MIA, aud ii indemnity for the sum thus
Eaid is not made within twelve months
thereafter, the Governor is authorised to
make rePrisals OF property OF citizens Of
Pennsylvania fouad within this State, suf-
ficieat to pay the same. The bill is print
ed under the general rule. and will come
up in order.
We have no DOUBT of the fact that Gov
Wise prepared or suggested the bin ann
self. ltpartakes very much of the temper
of the man; and proposes very novel,
and to our mind, foolish and unjust mooe
of retaliatlon. When we receive the bill
in full, we will lay il before our readers,
with such remarks as reflection may sug-
gest The passage of the bill by the Leg
lature will be the first step towards an open
rupture between the two States.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

Qy The action Of the Know Nothing
State Council which held its session re-
Gently in Richmond, and the result of
which we publish in another column, is a
virtual Reputation of Bolts and his anti
18th section proclivi.ies. 1t will be seen
that tie Black Republican resolutions Of.
lered by Bolts were voted down, and that
the Philadelphia Platform was re-endors-
ed. The appointment Of Messrs. Boiling
and Imboden delegates at large for the
State 10 the Know Nothing National Con.
vention, was another HEX at Bolts, which
hurt. These men are both Philadelphia
Plattormists. Bolts is under the weather.
The Richmond Wing has signally triumph
ed over him and his tails" in the action
OF the State Council.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

n% The synopsis we published las.
week Of the remarks oil the different call-
didates for Speaker were taken from the
regular report in the Baltimore Sun. So
far as they 60, they ale neither misrep-
resentetion, nor Justification of the record,
either in regard TO MIR. Richardson or Mr..
Fuller, as the True American charges
We have neither endorsed the sentiments
of Mr.. Richardson's speech, MOI denounced
those OF Mr.. Fuller. We published the
synopsis on account of its breviiy. and
with view OF keeping our readers posted.
We think Mr.. Fuller made very Judi
eious and national speech, TO which no
Sou;herner could take exception, excep,
to his Know Nothing views. If this
statement is satisfactory to the American
the editor is welcome to it. If it is not,
we may in some future remarks, more
generally define our position. H7
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

Before many of our readers receive thi.
number of the Vinocator, there i'll doubt.
less be an organization of Congress. A
private letter from Washington, to bne of the
editors OF this paper, informs us thai the
condition OF the relations between thi,
country and England will in great degree
contribute in bringing abou, an organiza-
ton, In correspondence with this opinion
we notice in the papers Of Thursday, that
MIR. Richardson had Withdrawn as d can
dldate for the speakership, and that Mr..
Orr, of S. c., had been nominated by the
Democratic caucus, upon the same princi-
pies, but without the platform upon which
MI. Richardson was supported. The ma
tional Americans had expressed willing
ness for an organization upon national
grounds. and were therefore ready to with.
draw MIR. Fuller with that view. The
Banks party had determined 10 stick to
their man. From these indications, we
may safely conclude that Mr.. Orr at this
writing. (trday mornng,) is Speaker of
the House. We confess, should such
prove to be the fact, that we are extremely
gratitied With the termination ofthis severe
struggle for place and power. Mr.. Orr,
IN our view, isa much more acce otabIe
man TO US than Mr.. Richardson. We
have in another Article given our views
about squatter sovereignty. From Mr..
Richardson's speech defining his position
we are forced to infer that he coincide
with the 'squatters, anaa iler,. we are
sure that Mr.. Orr. VIII siove much mo,e
acceptable rs.in to the opponents d squat
'e' sosersignty, among whom we count
,, ourselves.
In their action, the members Of the
Democratic party in Congress have amply
| shown their patriotism, and recon nended
| themselves to the admiration oil the whole
country. Their love for the honor and
the reputation Of the country has triumph
ed over every other consideration, and
ihe7 now stand out as the conservators,
par e1ce!lence, o. the greatest Government
keown to the world. All honor to the
noble Democratic members of Congress-
Principle, and not men, now, as ever,
control them. In this same connection,
we Garnet withhold our expression of adj
miration FOR Mr. Fuller, and the rational
position he assumed, as the candidate Of
the National Know Not..ings They have
proved themselves good and true men, and
patriots, aad We hesitate not to accord
them their dues.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

IaL Backwood's Magazine, for Decem
Der, after an unusually long absence Ia
arrived. Contents: Zaidee-a Romance
Part the Last; SMOKY and Lay Patron
age, historically and morally considered
Illustrations Of Herodotus; Modern Light
Literature-Art Courtshipunder difficult
t;es--a humorous history; Our Rural
Population and the War; Death Of the
Rev. John Eagles; Index.
Price So. Address l.. Scott g. Co.,
New York.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
Worse, and More CT it,

Bolts and his tails are getting saps from
all sides. The Know Nothings OF Harris
onburg jump into the ring and give the
Richmond Wing "aid and comfort" by
the publication of the following resolu-
tons:
LIST. Resolved, That any reputation,
modihcatIon or suppression of the 18th
section OF the National. Platform of the
American Party, adopted at Philadelphia,
would be violation of party faith, and a
gross fraud upsT those national men who
have united with the party upon he guar
| antees embodied in the section referred to
| I'd. Resolved. That having implici,
confidence in the integrity and patriotism
OF the National American members of Con.
gress, we cordially commit our interest &c
their hands. believing that they will sapc-
| ton no act inconsistent with the 18th
section Of tke American Platform, or the
honorable preservation of the Union.
| Sd. Resolved, That we regard with in
dignaion the attempt OF Northern men,
(and those Southern men who sympathise
with them,) who in the present crisis
would discourage the union of National
men upon the basis Of adjustment laid
down in the 18th section Of the NatonAl
Platform, aud we can no longer regard
such as National men. or worthy the pc.
| litIcal confidence OF Southern Americans.
4,h. Resolved. That we heartily ap.
prove Of the course pursued by the Rich
| aond Wing, and Union American Of Har-
rlsoiibarg, and that upon the principles
they advocate, we are wiling to stand OF
fall.
Here's work for the Richmond Nation
al American How will the editors &C.
count for the action of the Port Repnt,,i,
Council' Bolts and his Black Reu,h,;
canism have been "crushel.' The Rich
m0nd Wing rides 10 triumph The ques.
ton OF Bolts o, no Bolts, has been definite.
~ settled hY the Virginia Know No.hinss
Fad henceior!h, the Bison must be ccnten
with writing letters. Qcr which be Ia,
become famous and voting as bis master.
tell h,m. The National American could
not write the Know Nothiugs into the be-
lief that Botts is proper ,nal. for the
Presidency.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

" The cost to the government Of the
present Reorganization in the House Of
representatives, amounts, up to this time
four hundred thousand dollars. There
ss heavy responsibility some where.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

N[ Mr.. Thomas offered a resolution in
the Legislature inquiring into the expedi-
ency of abolishing the office of President
in branch banks, and deyolving the dutis!
thereof upon the Cashiers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

OT The Annual meeting Of The Stockholders
of the Bank of Rockingham was held on the
18th inst. The following directors were elect
cd A. b. Trick, w. e. Stevens, w. A. Con-
rad, Ii. Harnsberger, PeleI Heneberger, M
Harvey EfingeI, E. T. H. Warren, j. H. Hop
kins, and J. w. Thurmond. A. b. Irick was
elected President; c. c. Slrayer, Cashier, and
A. +. Heneberger, Teller.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

G5- The trial of Bob Carter, slave to
Chesley Kinney, and Edmund, slave to
Benz. Reid, charged with firing the barn
and woods of Capt. j. A. Hartman, will
C omoff on next Monday.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
Democratic Meeting.

There w,ll..be a meeting Of the Demo
cratic PAL OF Augustas.on Monday next
for the purpose of appointing delegates to
the State Convention to be held ia Rich
,nond on the 2Sth of February.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26
The Short Railroad Track.

In another column will be found tn.
bill authorising the Ceatral Company tc
run opposition TO itself.
Sect. /. increases the capital stock one
and half millions OF dollars, 10 build the
new road from which it kindly excludes
the commonwealth as partner.
Sect. 2. postpones the use Ct the private
stockholders' share of the receipts of the
existing road to build tae new Ole, until
the old road shall have been completed to
Covington and provides in connection
with the two following sections, regula-
tons for keeping up the competition be.
tween. the two roads.
Sect 9Th provides that the Central Rail-
road Company shall become forwarding
apd (uo) Commission House."
Sect. 9Th provides for connection with
the York River Railroad
Sect. tn provides that in running eve.
Richmond t shall not be done entirely
rough-shod.
Section 9th is like the two snorts of a
ocomo,ve.-Aler. Sentinel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

0s- A writer in the Alexandria Gazette
states that it is understood Prof. Gessner
Harrison's determination to resign his Pro-
fessorship and establish boarding school,
is induced by his present salary not being
sufficient to the support of his family.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

@ Parker H. French has withdrawn
his application Tor permission to present
his credentials as minister from Nicarauga.
In letter to Secretary Marcy. he init
mates that the Secretary has interfered
with the internal affairs OF Nicarauga.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

Vs. This extraordinary weather has
caused much distress and suffering with the
poor. Those who are able should moi
withhold helping hand.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

CHANGE IN THE HUMAN SYSTEM.
DiddleI, Esq, prominent member Of the
order Of the "Nary Reds says that man
changes entirely every seven yeais-and
tb efefore no one should ask him for debt
contracted IN 1840-because he is not the
same individual"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

"he patients at the Western Luna
tic Asylum, who occupied the Ward build
ing, which was recently SO much damaged
by fire, were placed back IN that building
during this week-the walls having be-
come sufficiently dry TO admit Of remain
ing in the rooms without danger. The
contract to, this work was let to Mr.. David
Booker, to be finished by the 25,h OF
Decem 5er-a forfeit Of ten dollars to be
paid for every day thereafter the Ins,i,u-
ton was kept out of the house. To every
ones surprise, Mr.. Booker finished the
job several days before the time expired,
and received a certificate to that effect
from the Architect, Mr.. L. II. Blackburn.
We understand that the workmanship is
excellent. This fact, reflects great credit
on Mr.. Booker's energy and efficiency as
4 carpenter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

o. The State Democratic Conventions
for Georgia and North Carolina, have de-
clared in favor Of Franklin Pierce for the
next Presidency. The Warren,on IN. C. }
News hoists his name at the head of its
editorial columns. President Pierce is
fast gaining in public favor throughout the
South.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

w. ]. Hunter g. Co., have taken
charge Of the W oodward House. We sr.
sure the good reputation Of this Hotel will
suffer nothing while under the control of
the present firm, IS we have had occasion
to test. MIR. r. is very worthy young
man. and well qualified for the business in
which he is engaged, AMI we tr;:st will
be literally encouraged.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

@Senator Bigler, Pennsy lvania, has
declared in favor of James Buchanan for
the next Presidency.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

asr We notice in the proceedings Of the
Legislature. that DR.. Harris. from a select
committee, has reported bill incorpara-
tias.ihe stfi5lin... Springs Company. These
Springs are TIE same as tie AUGUSTA
Springs, which were recently purchased
by ChesieJ Kinney and are being improved
by him. They ere WY valuable prop
erty, and we DOUBT not the investment Of
MIR. K. will eventually prove profitable.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

wait" (for what y .suniil the respective rsces
can be properly subjected to this philoeopnje
test sefore give decisive answes.n
Here the hammer fell
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

o. We call attention to the advertise
ment of w. G. Sterret. Mr.. S. is well
qualified for the business in which he is
engaged.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

8g- Nj. Oh. Mel. Johnston has sold is
interest in the Farmers Friend, printed
in Monroe county, to VIM. Hiuter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

o. We noticed number OF horses, as
well as individuals, getting hard falls with
IN few days past.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

&C. Mr.. Christian ..,as offered resolu-
ton in the House Of Delegates, inoulring
into the expectancy of recognizing tbs
existing independent banks or as maay .
then, as may SO desire, upon The syetsm o,
banking pursued BY the old banks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

ms- The Petersburg lntellisencer says
that the small pox is prevailing to con.
siderable extent in Richmond county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

9@- Mr.. Moncure, of Caroline, State
Senator, has been nominated by the Dem
ocratic caucus, Cor Second Auditor, vice
VIM. l.. Jackson resigned; and Maj. j
S. Calvert, delegate from Shenandoah
nominated for State Treasurer, vice Mr.
StovAll declined.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

leS= See the advertisement Of the valua-
bic farm of Mr.. David II. Bell. 1t is sell
dom such property is in market.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

o. B. q j. S. Crawford want 500 10.
Gust posts.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-26

@aef . Fairmont TUE Virginian, one
OF out f.ost readable exchanges, comes out
in Few dress. which adds much to its
hal appearance"