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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
Abolition Movements;

The abolitionisls met at Buffalo New Yorl
on the 10th, in Convention, Ex. Gov. Reede
presiding
Resolutions were adopted 10 appoint ma
llonal Kansas committee, and Calling on the
friends OF justice and humanity throughout The
country 20 organize associations TO make month
ly contributions OF money for The relief OF Kan
sas, which should not fall short of $1,000
each month; recommending emigrants Tor Kan.
sas 10 take the route through Iowa reguieripo
Congress TO establish daily mail route from
Topeka 10 Iowa City and Burlington.
GerIiti Smith introduced resolutions 10 SEND
| armed men 10 Kansas 10 afford that protection
10 emigranls which the government refused
accusing the administration with being instioa
Tors and upholdels of the ouirages in that teri
tory.
Other resolutions Of less ultra characte,
We're offered by Ex-Governor Reeder and 9th
ers' Gov. Reeder spoke warmly in favor Of
the admission OF Kansas under the Topeka con.
sltuliou and denouncing the Senate bill. He
made an extended speech on the wrongs Of
Kansas and her right to be admitted into The
Onion under the Topeka constitution, a: the
close OF which he spoke OF Gerrelt Smiths res
olutions as too ultra.
Mr.. Smith defended his resolutions as ONLY
accommodating The sending oil an aimed force il
Kansas 10 resist All armed force already there
He believed that the lime for resistance bad ar.
rived. lie had already given ALI the money
he could spare for sending books, .pto7sions
aud agricultural implements 10 Kansas, and he
felt he was now called upon 10 contribute means
10 arm men and send them out to fight. Mr.
Smith continued at some length in The same
strain, aud was replied 10 by ex Governor Rec
der, who said he was in favor of waiting while
longer, no, because Kansas had not received
wrongs enough, bu, because he though, they hac
better wait until an effective blow could be
struck.
II had fallen to him to use ,he power of the
government lie would not Nave waited but the
oppressors OF Kansas would have long ere this
been converted into heaps Of dead men on the
fields oil Missouri. He was, therefore W Hing ,c
wait until They had the power he would have
thus used But he did not wish 10 give the
South notice Of their intentions by marching
armed men into the ierlnery. He wanted The
enemy to have The first notice in the blow il
self.
Gerrit Smith suggested that if This chain oil
reasoning DO orrect, the convention should 81
with closed doors, as The South could not bu
know thai something was 10 be done when les
olulions were passed for raising one hundred
thousand dollars per month.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

MARTIN VAN BuREN.-Llke the prod.
igal son, Martin Van Buren,, has gotter
tired Of his political trangression and re-
bellion, and now begs to come back TO the
family cf bis early adoption and affection.
He has written a letter giving in his adj
hesion to the Cincinnati platform and its
nominees, ana will be found once more vo.
ting with the Democratic party: He comes
to the Democratic party repudiafing his
political and sectional heresies, in the act
Of adopting its national platform. In the
calm and serenity Of retired lite, when
| vergihS the grave with no ambition for
public station, he confessess his recent er.
rors, and seeks TO atone for them by exert.
ing his influence in behalf Of Democracy
The Constitution ana the Laws.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
Wing State CONVENTION,

The old lire Wing Convention met in Me
iropolian Hall, Richmond; on the lsthust
W. II. Mcfarland was callGti 10 the ohaif ie,nA
poraIiy.
Capt. Kenion Harper. Of Augusta, offered
the following resolution:
Resolved, That this Convention il excIu
slvely and empnalically Wing, being called
together by those who, dsclaimirg all othel
political ties and afnities, inhexibiy adhere Il
their ancient name and principles, and thai
none others may fairly or properly be admitted
in its deliberations
This resolution was debated briefly, and Their
referred to the committee to report permanen
officers, composed Of Mr. Johnson, w. l.. Cog
GA. Alex. Rives, Kenon Harper, Wyndhan
koberson,J S. Pendleton ard J. Nj Speed.
Ihe.committee reported " yndham Robertson
as President of the Convention. with number
OF Vice Presidents and Secretaries. Also, ir
! regard 10 Capt Harper's resolution, that the
call for the convention was clear enough 10 bt
understood to exclude all no! Claiming to be
wings. The report wis unanimously adopted
A committee of thilteen was appointed to te
port resolutions. Capt. Harper was appointed
on this committee.
The delegates from Augusta; ate-KentSr
Harper, John McCue, Rob,. Guy. w. III. Tate
and H. M, Bell.
The Convention Is slmly attended, there moi
being more han one Hundred delegates, About
one-thiId of The counties in the State are repre-
sented.
We notice among The delegates, the editors Of
five different papers which have uniformly sup.
ported the Knew Nothing party, with great
zeal, viz: Ro. Ridgway, of the Richmond Wing;
Kelly, of the Fredericksburg Herald, Little,
Of the Fredericksburg Newe; Harper, Of the
Rdmney Intellieencef, and Cochran, Of the
Charlottesville Advocate. Yet this ID called ar,
old line wing convention. Bah
The Convention after adopting strong Fill
more resolutions, abusing President Pierce, and
denouncing The repeal OF the Missouri compro.
mise, and the democratic party generally, adj.
journed on Thursday evening with three cheers
for Fillmore. We have no time for comment.
More anon.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
The Two-THIRps Vo1Ff OF THE SENATE

The Two THIRDS Vo1FR OF THE SENATE.
The Washington correspondent. Of che
Philadelphia Ledger. speaking of the pas
sage in the Senate Of the harboI and river
i'm provemen, oils over the veto. says:
"Mr. Mason's idea Of tn p-thirds Of the
entire body being necessary to pass bill
over a veto was a good one. for the obvious
reaou that there might be tuil Senate.
and bill might 5e passed BY vote OF
thirt, two, bare majority. The Presi-
dent might then veto the bill, and return
II when there was but bare quorum in
the Senate, when twenty two would be
two.thirds, aud pass bill over Veto
Thus thirty one would De required to pass
il before the veto, and only Twenty-Five
afterwards. Thus the object OF the con
sntution, TO have a larger vote than is orig
iually required to pass bill, in order K
overcome the veto, would be defeated.
doubt If these appropriations would staDt
! il the constitutionality Of their passage va
tested before the courts"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

been great reaction IN favor Of Democrs~
ey. The nomination of Breckenridge
Tor Vice President, secures TO Buchanan
that State, for already have the old line
Wings repud,ated Fillmore, and many OF
them declared for Buchanan. Instead then,
o! the result, in the South. being as stated
by the Journal there cannot be a rational
doubt. that the Democratic nominees will
carry every State except Maryland giving
to Mr.. Buchanan ia electoral votes out
OF the 1870 in the South. Fillmore NAV
carry Mar, land, but 1t is exceedingly
| doubtful.
In the North, Buchanan is sure to carry
New York, Pennsylvania, New Hamp-
shire. Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island,
New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa,
Wisconsin, Indiana, and California cast
ing an elec:eIa vote of 1872; which added
to the 1l4vo,es from the South will give
him 246 electoral votes, just 81 mere
than will be necessary Tor his election
He will then stand an even chance with
Fremont (Fillmore is out Of the question:
IN the State nf Ohio, with AatteriDg pros
poets o. success. The other two States,
Massachusetts, and Vermont, will vote for
Fremont, the Know Nothing State coun.
ellis of each having declared in his favor
and against Fillmore. Our figures, then.
which we will bet are nearer correc. than
any the opposite party can arrange. make
tn result as follows:
James Buchanan GAG electoral vote 9
Jno. e. Fremont 10 :"
Willard Fillmore 8
Doubtful {0hIo) %
The utter want Of truthfulnsss in the
calculation of the Journal, is clearly pro-
ven IN the fact that VIRGINIA Is claimed
for Fillmore. Virginia will 10 for Buc-
hanan BIZ 20, 600 ma GRITTY
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
"Raising tho Wind,

Under this caption the Spectator pub.
'ishes letter purporting to be signed by
Perrin M. Brown, jr." and addressed to a
r. NJ. in New York State. requesting oil
him contribution in pIoporiio to his
salary, for the purpose Of purchasing Dem
ocrafic documents for the campsign. Had
the editors Of the Spectator examined their
exchanges. they would have found that
there Is no such a man as Perrin NJ. Brown
Jr.' and that The whole affair is know
nothing forgery. No such a man as Mr.
Brown is known in Washington, and nc
such plan on foot TO raise the wind. We
could not +xpec, anything else from the
Spectator, however. Every Issue shows
its want OF candor and fair dealing.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

The VoTE ON ExPELLlNa BRooKs.-
The ?ote in The House Of Representatives
Cd the question o: expelling Mr.. Brooks
for the assault on Mr.. Sumner was divided
as follows: For the expulsion 1i9 free State
men and slave State men, or s democrats
and 1l5 opposition. Against the expul-
sion, ID free and 81 slave State men, or Ga
democrats and 80 opposition. Mi. Aolf-
man, Of Mary land, is one OF the two slave
State men who voted in favor Of exprl,ng
Mr., Brooks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

New YoRK, July, 16.-A, the Metro
politan Hotel. to-day, Bashford w. Hicks,
of South Carolina, beat with cane Jacob
Stanwood, of Massachusetts,, Tor say ing tina.
the attack on Mr.. Sumner was brutal and
eowardly act. The parties were separated
and Hicks was arrested.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

To AnvRRr,sERs.-Tke Republican Vim
dictator is more generally read than any
paper in this section of country. and has
large and increasing circulation in All
gusta. Highland, Bath, Rockingham and
Rockbridge. 1t is one Of the best adver-
Using mediums in the entire State-excel-
ed BY no country weekly. ADVERTISE
ments inserted on reasonable terms.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
Steamboat Elections,

The New York Express is engaged in
the laudable work Of amusing this public
with the votes east on steamboats,, in bar.
rooms, eating saloons. cross roads &C., by
which Mr.. Fillmore is elected President
of the United Suites, s months before the
day OF election. 40 intelligent Wing re-
marked 10 US the other day-that that vas
the worst Indication for Fillmore he
had yet seen. Heretofore, in Presidential
ezcitemefi,s. the Wings had invariably
elected their man before the day OF election
while The Democrats never failed to
elect their man on that days 1t is hard
case. where the leaders have to resort to
such stuff 10 keep in good spirits.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
RALLY. DEMOCRATS.

bet every Democrat Ia the county, and
those who can attend from the adjace nj
counties, be present at the Democratic Rat
ificatlon meeting in Staunon OH the 2Sth.
(july Court.) Hon. Mr.. Toombs, Of Gror-
Ria, Judge Douglass Of Illinois, and Ma
son, Hunter and Letcher, Of Virginia, and
other distinguished speakers will deliver
spe echeb on the occasion.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

STRAyEp OR SToLEN-The Fillmore..a and
Donelson Club which was organized in
this place on the losh OF sast April. Moth.
ing having been beard OF j; for several
months il is feared something serious has
happened to it. Any information which
may be left at this Office as to its where
abouts. will be thankfully received.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19
Mr.. Buchan nan and Mr.. Breckenridge

Mr.. Buchanan is very tail and 6ne look
ing, having bury figure and Aorid complexion.
There is defect or squirt in one of his eyes,
which gives very peculiar expression, esre-
cialy while looking at the ladies'. Mr.. Buchan.
an is slightly bald, and his hair very gray-in-
deed almosi hi,e. HIS manner is cold, calm,
and dignified, and decidedly attractive There
is a peculiar expression of benevoence combin-
ed with frmness which is very engaging. His
face wins on you the more you see il. Mr..
Buchanan has either acquired very disagree.
able habit Of Jerking his head suddenly down,
as though his cravat was Choking him, his shirt
collar tickling him under the ear, or something
Of the sort. When he squints his eye into good,
sly wink and ducks his head al thu same lime
he is looking at any OF the fair sex, he GER
tainly appears like an cold sinner" and one dis
posed 10 forget his years, and the gravity oil his
distinguished position before the world.
Mr.. Breckenridge is decidedly one Of the no.
blest looking men in the State Of noble men,
He has the eye Of an easle--lsrge, blue and
mil Of expression. His bearing is that at fear
less man, with front 10 inspire awe ard ADM.
ration. Mr.. Breckenridge is young man, and
remarkably young looking. He senerally wears
frock coat bationed up closely. His figure is
tail and graceful, and his whole air full of disni-
ty and 'repose. Ehe expression OF Breckin.idee's
lower facs indicates clearly the f:mness and
s,eaduess of his character. There is fixed az
peaiance about the jaws, as though he had b nail
or other hard substance between his tseth--the
certain indication OF nerve Hi. manners are
frank, plain and cordial, and 10 use Kentucky
expression. his heart is in the right place. He
will preside over the deliberations of, the Senate
OF the United States as its presiding officer, if
elected Vice President, with credit 10 himselr
and With thorough appreciation oil the progri-
ely and dignity dae lha, augnsl body repre-.
senling the conservative element Of our Govern.
ment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

TouRNAMENT.-We have barely time
,c announce that the Tournament, at Mt.
Scion, OH the fifth. came of in fine style
there being abon, $50 persons. ]. H. Craw.
ford OF Augusta was the successful knight
Further particulars next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

N- Needs repairing-the plank walk
leading TO the D and D. and B. Enttitu-
hon. 1t is in dangerous condition, and
as the Institution Lard It a: first entirely
o, It's own cost, it is nothing more than
fair that the Corporation should attend to
re.ayiDp il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

OH AUGUSTA NEVER TlREs.-Our rea-
defs all remember Robinson Hanger who
left the vicinity Of New Hope, in this
county, for Missouri, about three years
age. Then, be was a died.in. the.wool-
wing. NoU, he is the Democratic candi-
date for the Legislature Of Mo-. from Mon
roe county. Old Augusta never tires
Her sons always make their mark in new
countries, especially when tfte3 forsake
the political heresles Of the dominant par
ty in this county. Successful our old friend,
Say we.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Dsr The California papers, by the late
arrivals. are very severe upon Herbert, fol
he disgrace he has brough. upon then
State, as they aHege, in killing Heating
They give his antecedents in black colors
as also those Of Garland, who was with
him in the ARRAY The Northern paper,
have deemed it prudent to withhold these
structures from the public eye, until after
the trial Of Her bert.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

IS Elk Governor McDonga, of Califor.
MIA, made speech recently iii New York
in which he stated that Col. Fremont's
Maripose estate was greatly over-rated.--
He said he would not give $500 for the
whole claim. There rs gentleman il
this place, who knows al ! about the Ma
rIposa estate. having worked in the nine
several years in California. He says, al
so, that instead oft being worth s 600
600, it is not worth ST. 500
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

&S- ave do not remember that any oil
the predictions of that gentleman "a. II. H.
S.uar) as TO the mischievous results Of
Locofucco success, have failed. Rich.
American.
He predicted that if H. A. Wise was
elected Governor Of Virginia. w. H. Sc.
ward would succeed to the Presidency In
1856. Tins prediction has not exactly
"iailed" yet, bat it is in fair way to fai
ihasmuch as Mr.. Seward is not thought Of
for the Presidency I
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

ps- Hoops are all the 60 in the city o
Staunion now. 1t is contemplated 10 wi
den the pavement* in order to give thu
fair sex full benefit. Fl is time LITTLE
Harrisonburg, Lexington and Charlotts-
Vile were looking up. What's the ZIP in
your small villages, neighborss
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Col. l.. Keitt has resigned his seat in
Congress. lie and Mr.. Brooks will prob !
ably be returned next week without oppo-
stioD and with the full rs.endursation Of
their commitments.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

THE TRAVEL, on the Central Road west
is very heavy. Already are the Springs
and Hotels in the mountains being filled
ap. We recommend to those seeking a
quiet, pleasant and beautiful retreat, the
"Stribffng Springs" situated about Il
miles North. West Of Stanton on the Par
kersburg route These springs have been
well refitsed and are Kept in the best style.
The "Biack Rock Springs" Lear New
Hope, are..also delightful place tospend O
few weeks away from the hea, and buaile
Of town and city life.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

o. Thos. F. Marshall. of KY, hereto
fore supporter Of Fillmore. ha. recently
been stumping it in the Nortl-west for
Eremont. The Fremont party have form.
ed an. cleo toral ticket in Kentucky which
Of course, secures the State 10 Buck and
Breck," More straws.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

OLD LINE EnIcs.---The Old Line
Wing Convention of Mary land. controlled
by members of the Know Nothing party
have declared Tor Fillmore. The Did
Liae Wings OF that State have shown
themselves to be great blockheads, or &C.
ceitful politicians.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Hr Two fellows were arrested ~ Phil
adelrhia ON the 18th charged with getting
money Under false pretenees. They pro.
iessec 10 be collecting funds IS defIay
the expenses of the Keystone Club to the
Cincinnati Convention. They had gotten
about S2. 600. This is another Perrin M
Brown trick. We venture the assertion
chat the post-office speculation, and the
Keystone Club speculation, are both Know
Nothing tricks-having two objects in
view in the rascally proceedings. viz
odium upon the democratic party, and the
filing Of their owl empty purses.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

GS= With the Thermometer at Yin the
shade, il is hardly expected of any one to
think much. This accounts for our dull
ness this week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

AN lNCIDENT.--We understand, that
Mrs. Virginia Willis, wife of Judge Will
lis of California, and daughter of Mr.. 5need
OF Albemarle, Va, with her five children
were at Panama. al the time of the recent
riot. She was en- route for the Atlantic
States OH visit TO her friends, at the
time. She escaped from one of the Ho-
tells attacked, BY eafing from window.
Her children we're then handed out TO her.
She walked over and searched among
dead bodies for her baggage. She had
much property stolen from her.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

The Richmond Examiner has 4 very
able editorial article Tor the campaign in
its issue of the 10Th. We shall lay it be-
fore our readers next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Hon. A. H. II. Stuart, Of Stauhton, II
advertised to make political speech al
Orange G.. II. Va. OH the 2Sth inst.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

@s- The latest intelligence from Mica
ragua informs US that the States Of Guata-
mala and San Salvador were marching
against Nicaragua. They had made nc
formal dee laratien of war.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

GLAD OF IT.-Hon John B. Floyd will fol-
low Thos S. Flournoy in his tour through
South Western Virginia. MI Flournoy will be
sorry for his trip, by the li'ae Floyd is done
with him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

: @>Womtn are like iulips--the more
No odhs, and retiring they appear, the bet
ter yoallove them
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Hon. James NJ. Mason will please accept su'
thanks for public documents.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

Ay> The friends of Fillmore are making
desperate efforts to get up little entausi.
asm in the South. Il will prove flash il.
the pam however. The material is no,
here
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

~, We desire those " no owe Va tor sub
.eription. Job work and advertising to come
forward Immediately and pay up. We
need the money.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

THE CASE OF Mr.. HERpERr.-The case
of Mr.. Herbert, nj. c. from California,
charged with killing Mr.. Heating, head
waiter at the Willard House, in Wasbin g.
ton City, occupied oil last week. After
the arguments OF counsel, the case was
submitted TO Tn: llrxAnS no after close ecn-
fnempnt for ~. Is. were disehar.
ed, on Tuesda gable to agree.-
They stood sevehUd asVerdict OF aequit-
tai. aud five for manslaughter. A new trial
commenced Oh Wednesday. 1t is said
that additional important testimony will be
introduced in this trial. There is great
excitement consequent upon the trial.
o. Mr.. Woodruff Of Massachusetts,
having in his speech in the House of Rep
resenta,iyes, on the Brooks expulsion case.
used very severe and insulting language
towards MI Brooks, and indicated his re-
coghiiio Of she code OF honor, Mr..
Brooks, addressed him letter through
Mr.. Savage OF Tennessee asking at what
time and place he woald be ready to re-
ceive letters from him under that code
MI. Woodruff replied, that il hrs speech
bore that construction, he did not mean it
he wasn't responsible for what he saiJ.-
Whereupon Mr.. Brooks friends made him
drop the matter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-19

o. We join with the Alexandria Senti-
mel in an expression of surprise, that an
election for MI BayIy's successor in Con-
gress, has not bern ordered by the Cover
nor. What can be the cause of this delay,
when one vote is so importan: in Congress,
a: this critical juncture ? There are three
vacancies now, which operate against the
South. That occasioned by the imprison.
ment ofHerberi that by the resignation
Of Brooks and that By the death Of Judge
Bayly. We trust that il Is not to scheme
in behalf of any one as Judge Bayly's sue
eessor, that this delay is caused.
o. Our Know Nothing friends have
been paying for our clothes for the past Is
months. We are likely to get enough
next November to last US till 1860. The
New York Express STEAMBOAT elections
have caused iriend to bet US a fine coat
that old Buck will rot carry New York.
We are sure TO win the bet. New York,
we consider ohe Of the surest States for
| Buchanan. The Democracy have mere:
/ failed to early that Slate when united.
TERRIBLE CuLETsIoN.-A terrible rail-
road accident occurred on the North
Pennsylvania Railroad, II miles from
Philadelphia. on tie Eth inst. A coils
ion took place killing about so persoos.-
There were abou, 100 persons on board
principally Sunday School children and
their teachers. The ears took fire from
the collision, consuming in the Aames
many bodies. The conductor on one o.
the tlalns instantly killed Himself BY taxi
ing arsenic.