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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Corporation Court.

The Corporation Court, Mayor Trout
presiding, commenced its regular term on
Wednesday and closed on Thursday
Ihere were no cases OF general interest
disposed Of A feminine ease excited q
little attention. That. however, was post
Poned 10 the nextterm, The gallant bach.
elor prosecuting attorney manifested con-
siderable embarrassment discharpine /.
duty. There was no getting over it, how.
ever, and he faced the music with tole.
rabIy firm nerve.
The Grand Jury adjsurned on Thurs.
gay evening, after making several present.
ments, as follows: w. d. Smith and r..
b. Dunlap, for perjury !, Mrs slney, in
TWO cases, 70, selling liquor without Ii.
cense, Mr.. HAYES for selling liquor to
slave; John Gear, Tor assault and batter,
the Misses Robinson for keeping house
0: III. fame; for keeping disorderly house.
and in several other cases. These young
ladies' seem to be getting quite trouble.
some. Their appearance IN court is now
part Of the regular business of each term.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Fourth of July in staunton.

The 4th Of July, although not celebrate d
in the manner usual on such occasions,
passed off very pleasantly. The Sabbath
Schools Of the different churches took the
matter in hand, and made the day one OF
interest. At 10 o'clock the scholars and
teachers attached 10 tie Luthe ran congre-
CATION assembled in the basement of their
church, where, after prayer BY the Rev.
J. B. DAVIS. and the reading Of The Deela-
ration Of Independence By S. NJ. fost,
several Of the scholars recited pieces ap-
propriate to the occasion. Rev. J. b.
DAVIS then delivered a Few welI-timej and
instructive remarks and was followed by
Col. Geo. Bay lor in brief address, full Of
good advice to the scholars. The whole
school and the persons att. nding the ex.
ercises, then repaired TO an adjoining
room, where was found an ample collec-
ton of Refreshments. which, of course,
were freely paI,aken Of.
The Baptist Sabbath School resorted to
Grove in the country. where they en-
ioycd rich collation. of the good things
for the inner man, and went through va
rious appropriate intellectual EXERCISES
We were not present. hence cannot give
particulars.
In the evening the Cadets Of TEN ,er-
ance formed in procession, and marched
10 the Court House Yard, where appro-
pirate addresses were delivered BY the
Rev. DR.. Greer, Of the NJ f. Church,
Mr.. A. P. Abel. aud others.
AT night, the Nj. f. Sabbath School
gave grand entertainment. The church
was crowded, both in the gallery and on
the lower floor; and the walls and the
pillars handsomely decorated with ever
green and flowers. The children made
the occasion one Of great interest by the
appropriateness OF the exercises.
Thus passed off the 4th in Staunton,
quietly, but probably.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

ArrEMpT TO BREAK JAIL-Three per-
sons confined in one of the cells OF the Jail
at this place were very near making their
escape on Tuesday night last. They had
succeeded in saving one Of the iron bars
out, and were IN the act Of creeping through
shout 70 o'clock al night, when they were
discovered from the American Hotel
Alarm was given, and the escape irustra-
ted. Where the bar was cut in two, the
lace Of il was as smooth as glass. The
instrument used must have been very small
probably the main spring oil a watch -
The prisoners must have been engaged IN
,he work for some time. Que Of them was
confined for the murder OF his father, one
for stealing; and the third for breach oil
the peace.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Straws,

Mr.. A. H. II. Stuart, in his great dod2i .g
speech in Staunton, May S, 1865, with eyes
brim full Of tears, declared that he knew Gov.
Gardner, of Mass chusells. and could endorse
him as national man-,hat The simple .ac. oil
The Know Nothing party TAX ing Inn up and run-
ming him for Governor, was proof positive OF his
(the party's> nationality. Gov. Gardh er is no"
supporter Of Fremon, for the Presidency, ant
in full communion with the Black Republic. ms
Mr.. A. H. H. Stuart was associated wilI
Mr.. J. w. Eames Of Massachusetts, on com
mittee to inform Mr.. Fillmore of his nomina
tion by the Philadelphia Convention iI Fe5ru-
airy last. Their names appear together in the
printed letter announcing the tact OF his nomna.
lion TO Mr.. Fillmore. MIR. j. W. Games is now
supporter Of Fremont, the Black Republican
nominee for the Presidency Straws show
which way the wind blows.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Alumni of Wa shineton College

AT meeting OF the Alumni OF Wash
'ngton College. at College Chapel on the
2nd INST, W. S. H. Baylor, Esq. of this
place, was unanimously elected to address
the association at its next annual meeting.
This is compliment seldom paid one so
young as Mr.. b. Thr society were gov
erned, doubtless, more by desire to have
a good address, than any consideration of
age.
On motion Of B. Christian of this place
a delegation of thirty was appointed by
the President Of the society to attend the
educational Convention % be held in the
city OF Richmond on the 23d INST.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

AN ADMIRABLE DECISION I'VE CON-
graduate the community upon the decis-
ion rendered by his Homo, Judge Thomp-
son. on Saturday last, on the application OF
free negroes Tor mandamus to compel
the Hastings Court OF S,auhton TO permit
her to be registered. His Hooor decided,
that the county and Cooperation Courts
have discretion to permit or refuse Free
negroes not born in the countles or towns,
10 register, whether they have or have not
been registered in the county or town where
born and thus there is no appeal from
that decision. We sincerely trust our
courts may exercise in future, that discre-
sion for the benefit Of the community, by
refusing all such applications.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

g& 1t is norious fact, and one which
shoula De well considered by Southern peo-
pie, that Willard Fillmore signed the fugi-
tive slave bill, not that he approved it, bu.
solely upon the ground that he was oppos.
ed 10 the exercise of The Veto poweri He
drank in antipathy 10 the institution OF
slavery with his mothers milk declares
himself, that he has cherished the feeling
ever since; and had great doubts as to the
eonsti.utionality Of the Fugitive Slave act.
He signed it from outside pressure iLtlu-
ence, and from no conviction of the ias.iee
OF The act. Surely Southern people should
ponder well these things before they, by
their votes, endorse them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Grand Rally Of the Democracy Of Augusta

Grand Rally Of the Democracy Of Augusta.
The meeting which was held in Union
Hall on the 23d ult., took steps towards a
Grand Rally of the Democracy in this
county on Monday the 28th of July isn't.
1t is confidently anticipated that Hons.
S. A. Douglas, j. G Jones, r. NJ. 7. Hun
ter, James NJ. Mason, John Letcher, Gov.
]. B. Floyd ana other distinguished
gentlemen, will be present to address the
meeting. Suitable preparations will be
made for the accommodation OF such dis
tinguished guests as may be here.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

o. We acknow,' edg>s the courtesy Of
Rev Henry Ward Be.'ch,H IN ssnd'ng Us
copy of his paper, The IL aTPeaeeh!
with his comments on the frst eo''0'ia'
article relative to the "slaye Sarah, 's'"
ed, and his name signed in pencil lines.
We will pay our respects to it hereafter
Why did he not re-publish the second at
ticle' We sent him copy OF the yindi-
Gator containing it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

u.s. The New York Courier and Enqui-
rel, Watson Webb's paper. advocates a
"resort to the sword" to prevent the spread
OF slavery and Gays it aust be "drivea
back with the sword" We expect TO see
black slavery IN New York, as soon as tie
yankees are convinced, they can save 6 cts.
day by such labor. Watson Webb fight
Never, as long as his white liver is Grim
sonel with the blood OF the gaIIan; CiIiey.
His cowardice caused CiIl.y's death!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

To ApvERTlsERs.-TkeR Republican Vim
dictator is more generally read than any
paper in this section of country. and has
a large and increasing circulation in Au~
gusta, Highland. Bath, Rockingham ana
Rock bridge. 1t is one Of the best adveI.
Using mediums in the entire State-exceil-
ed by no country weekly. ADVERTISE
ments inserted on reasonable terms.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

G- Charles Irving, tn bsmog: attic Fec
tor for The LyDchburg Distrirt, has resign,
ed, assigning as reason that his duties as
the editor of the Republican, III not per-
nit him to Gil, as it should b.. ila place
Of E'eetor. Maj. James Garland has been
appointed TO gill the vacancy. Mr.. Irving
says in his card of decIinaton, that he is
in for the fight, with "peneil, pen and
tongue"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

REWARD OF TREAcHERy.-The Black
Republican State Convention o. Maine,
which met on the 9Th nominated Hannibal
Hamlin as its candidate for Governor. Mr..
H. is at present U. 8. Senate. from Maine,
and but recently made speech formally
diyorciag himself from the Democracy ans
marrying the Black Republicans.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

Hon. JOHN LETcHER.-Thw worthy re-
preventative. says the Richmond Enquirer
IS The interchangeable enemy of abuse. A
corrupt job rarely escapes his vigi'ant eye
and seldom survives his persistent pursuit.
Just now he is locking after the appropri.
ton ofshe public lands. which are squan-
cered in way that shocks ones sense of
equity and propfiety.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

Hon. Thos. Corwin, of Jhio. is stump-
ing it IN Indiana for the Black Republican
tieket.-N 7 Herald.
Mr.. Corwin was one OF Gen. TAYLOR.
Cabinet officers. and warm friend of FIJI.
more and his administration. The msn
who prayed that the American soldiers in
the Mexican war, might be welcomed by
bloody hands to hospi,abIe graves. is a fit
representative Of BI1ek Republication and
Northern Know othingisn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12
Personal Difficulty.

The Richmond American having given
an erroneous s....tement Of a difficulty be-
tween Gov. Wise AID =. r. Peasants, at
the capitol on the 7th, the Eaqc'rer' OF the
9th, to prevent further Misrepresentation
very properly publishes the following au-
.hen,ic statement Of the circumstances
About 8 o'clock, A. NJ. Monday MORN
Ing Gov. Wise was sitting at his table in
the Capitol, attending to official business.
HIS room was entered by Hugh r. Pleas
ants. He entered without knocking, with
cut inquiry or usual salatation, and took
seat on the sofa in the room. in the
rear of Mr.. Wise's seat, which faced the
door. After sitting few minutes he rose,
went towar DIS the door and asked Where
is old Gixzordjoo, 2" "Gizzard-foot is
not in this morning, is he 7" Gov. Wise
replied Eyes sir, here he isl am the
very man." He repeated the question and
was replied to in the same way. Pleas
auts then said: swell, by cd! Ididn't
know you-ard you are Gizzard-foot and
Ebo shin, are you 2" Gov. Wise SAID -
~ kno,c you, sir-you are Hugh Peasants.
are you p With that he commenced with
most vulgar and taunting abuse, and Mr..
Wise ordered him out. Mr.. Wise then
rose, and as he approached Pleasan,s. the
latter put himself in the position Of
menace and assault, and squared off
as If to give blow. Mr.. Wise took
hold Of him to put him out Of the room,
when he offered violent resistance, and Mr..
Wise struck him blow (Which drew
some little blood from his cheeky and
kicked him out The Messenger hear
ing Mr.. Wise ordering PIeasauts out,
came and put him out of the Cap.
ltol. Such is the true and full statement Of
a matter which may be much mis,epre.
scented, andIs, therefore made at once.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

TO- The friepds OF Fremont are to hold
another convention to decide between the
claims Of Johnson Of Pa, and Dayton OF N.
Jersey, for the Vice Presidency. They
aye both now on the ticket with Fremont.
They might as well save time and ex.
Pense. The people will have no use for
either Of the three.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-We regret 10 state tina,
Chary. son of John Stafford, aged about I2
years, was seriously injuled on "Wednesday last
by being hooked by COW. The horn stru.k the
youth near the right year, and then running
along the temple to the eye, tore oat the ball ;
and catching under the arch of,he eye, the an
imal threw the child over her back, Assistance
soon came TO his aid, and medical attention Sc
cured. Dr. McGill dressed the wound The
sight of the eye will be entirely lost, if indeed,
the accident does not cos, the youth his lite.-
The COW ragged for minute afterwards SEEM
ing disappointed that she did not finish her
work oil death at once. She had 10 be beaten
before she could be driven off.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

DEATH OF STRANoER.-Mr. W. T. II.
Pollard, Of Hanover county, Va. died at
the Virginia Hotel in this place OH the
9Th INST He arrived here with his fami-
Nv on the Goth of June, en- route for the
Springs, in very feeble health. His dis
ease was complicated. manlfesting itself in
high fever.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

CIRCUIT CoURT.-At the tenn of the
Circuit Court Of this County which ad--
jonrned on Wednesday last, there were
!, .owaIds Of 100 deeress entered in chance
nv Q, ,ses, and about SO law eases decided.
The do, ,ket is tremendous and a session Of
fire weeks ssesn,s 10 have made very little
impression ON it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

20 Mr.. A. H. H. Stuart, ofS.auuton, eeclar-
cd, as fact revealed to him by the spirit Rap
Pers, we suppose, In his dodgins speech in May
1855, that the election of Henry A. Wise Gov
ernor of Virginia, would be followed certainly
by the election Of WIN. H. Seward President of
the United States in 1856. Mr.. Wise was
elected Governor, but Mr.. Seward is not even
candidate for the Presidency. So far now from
claiming the election Of Fillmore certain. There
is about as much PROBABILITY Of the one as the
Other. II is truly distressing that bur retired
Statesman should cosss 70 bad.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

QUARTERLY MKETINe.-The I'd Quar-
tsrly Meeting for Augusta circuit, oil the
NJ. E. Church, will be held in Mt Sidney
on the 10Th and 18th of July.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

MR. MARcY's CRaMpToN LETrEK. 1T is STA
tod that The dispatches from our Ministers al The
principal European capitals coo'ain' assurances
that nearly all the foreign legations unile in ap.
moving the principle and policy embodied in
Mr.. Marcy's last paper, dismissing MIR. Cramp.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

TRIAL OF Hon. P. S. Books The trial
OF the Hon. Preston S. Brooks for GAMMA
Senator Sumner, came of in the criminal
court at Washington City on Wednesday
last. He appeared before the court, and
after the examination of witnesses, made
beautiful and feeling, yet dignifed and
firm speech. He stated that he should
like for Mr.. Sumner to have made his APP
pearance, and on oath to have stated that the
first lick with the cane stunned HIM. Mr..
3. stated that IT was mere tap. and in
tended to warn him to De on his guard
Mr.. Sumner has left the city for some wa
tering place. The court fined Mr.. Brooks
$500 for the offence. Instead of which.
the court ought to have given him $500 for
iDhictiog well deserved chastlsement up
on disturbcr ofthe peace of the country.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

VINO WANTS A FORTUNE '-Ihere's
chance for fortune By examining our adj
vessising columns TO dsy
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

& Cornelius Hang r mas received the
appointment of State Student at the Uni
versity, from Augusta county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

U We have read with great pleasure an ar
ticls signed "Malise," and published in the Pal
myra, Mo, Whig criticising the know moth
ing party and lis February platform. II 10 evi.
IDENTIFY the production Of an old line whig. We
will fay il before our readsls next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

~ We desire those who ow e us Tor sab
srription, job work and advertising to come
forward Immediately and pay up. We
need the money.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-07-12

@s- Willard Fillmore voted sgains, the
Repeal Of the Bankrupt Law,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-08-06
HAPPY ILLUSTRATION.

/ remembered that on my return to
France, in vessel which had been ON a
voyage to India, as soon as the sailors
perfectly distinguished the land of their
native country, they became in great
measure incapable OF attending to the du-
ties of the ship. Some looked at it wish
fully, without the power of minding any
thing else; Others dressed themselves in
their best clothes, rs if they were going
that moment to disemhark some talked
to themselves and others wrpt.
As we approached, the disorder ofthcir
minds increased. AS they had been alb
sent several years, there was no eud to
the admiration of the hills, the foliage of
the trees, and even the rocks that skirted
the shore, covered with weeds aud moses.
The church spires of the villages where
they were born, which they distinguished
a: distance up the country, and which
they uamed one after another, filled them
with transports Of delight.
But when the vessel entered the port,
and when they saw on the quays, their
fathers and mothers, their wives, their
children and their friends, stretching out
their arms with tears Of joy, aud calling
them 10y their names, il was no longer
possible 10 retain then on board they all
sprung on shore, and it became necessary,
according to the custom of the port, to
employ another set of mariners to bring
the vessel to her mooring.
What then would be the case, we're we
INDUCED with IA sensible display of that
heavenly country, inhabited 10y those who
are worthy OF our most sublime affections?
The lahorIous and vain cares of this lie,
would from that moment come TO an end.
Its duties would be iorsaken, and all our
powers and feelings would be lost in per-
| petuaI rapture; it is wisdom, therefore,
that veil is spread over the elories OF tu
turIty. Let us enjoy the hope that the
happy land awaits us, and in he mean
time, let us fulfil with cheerininess and
patience, what belongs TO our present con-
diton.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-08-06


ABOUT THE FIRST Of JUNE.
lst. We arc induced to engage in this en-
terprsc from conviction that another pa
per Is required by the growing population
OF Kansas, and the pubic demand for full
and r, liable information in regard TO its lis
Tory, topography, climate, soil, resources,
politics, present condition and future pros.
poets. Such iniormT lion we can more rcadi-
ly furnish here, since Iravenwcrih il the
commercial inircpOt of the Tcrriory-orcu.
pies position of direct ctinicr-communiyaiion
with two thirds Of its population, and is the
focus 0r news.
2d. We believe that the institution of
Black Slavery is moral, political and eco.
nonical bicssing-that it is right in prnci-
pie and expcdicnt in policy, and herce should
be defended and extended. Ii il our pur
pose to maintain these propositions in our
paper, and do all in our power to make Kan
sas slave State In tn, discussion of the
slavery question, however, we will e, deay
or TO maintain conservNti position, to
present arguments aud facts instead of de-
annexation and abuse.
3D.. Although the "ieavenwortb 5Snrnal
| will be devoted 10 Politics in great degree,
yet it will pay due regard TO the Good, the
FFne and the Beautiful. Il will exhibit a
faithful portraiture Of the times In which
We live, by presenting n correct account of
the current events of the day, the progress
of the Arts and Sciences, of Education,
Commerce, Agriculture and Internal Inns
provements. II will discuss all subjects with
freedom and firmness give all parties their
dues, and follow the light Of truth.
II our Weekly Journal meets with cor.
dial support, We intend soon to publish a
Tri.WeckIy and perhaps Daily.
The editorial department Of the journal
will be presided over by s. y. Goode, late OF
Kentucky, and Warren d. Wilkes, late Of
South Carolina.
We appeal 10 our friends 10 sustain us.
TERMs-Weekly, 81; Tri-Weekly, So.
GOODE, WILKES g. co.
Leavenworth City. Kansas.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-08-06
Srlrrt 15uttrq.
From the Home journal.
WOMAN'S FAITH.

when life grows dark--its fattering gloss
Its bright delusions dinrmcd and gone
When worldly gold has turned to dross,
And hope no longer lures us on,
lis then We test ,be precious ore
In womau's breast, uutlicd before.
Should seas prove rough. and skies obscured,
And anGry tcmpcsts rcnd my sails
Ny bark, in no sweet haven moored,
The sport of waves. and adverse gales;
Oh thea, my love, I'd turn to thee,
My polar star ON lifc's rude sea.
Or 1t, beneath some stricken tee,
That emblcmcd forth my own stern lot,
stood, in midnight rcveric,
BY all, perchaucc, but thee forgot;
'Tis then for thy dear voice I'd long,
TO down the nght-brd's boding soug.
Or when, in winters sadicning hours,
Their icy chil!s would round me creep
When troSts had spoiled my summer bowers,
And da'li lo,cbodings banished sleep;
On. whence would come my ray of bliss,
And thou not near, in gloom like this?
Bat should those waves subsidc to rest,
Aad gentle calms o'or ocean reign,
The halcyon, slumbc,ing on her nest,
Proclaim sweet peace restored again;
Would | then look to thee alone,
When myriads lights u ound me shone?
Or should some genial spring restore
That bliSAtcd ucc TO forest grccn---
Tho owls dull chant to be heard no more,
Where blithcr n.instrcls chccrcd the scene :
Would thought rccu,, as day grew bright,
To that dear voicc-that loLcly night?
Or doomed on foreign stands 10 roam,
BY naught sustained but dreams of thee;
Should happier fortunes call me homo
Ny icttcrcd spirit oIcc more free
Would it not find, in lifc's BRIGHT streams,
a lcthe for those woc-wrought dreams?
Thas, thus mans hca that scnsclcss thing
When swom with p2ide, secure in case;
While suppliant lead Is round ii cling,
Deems woman's faith but such = these;
Nor owns, till summer wrcaths decay
In its fond clasp Il constant stay.
For womans faith, like faith divine,
Endurcth firm, through time and place
Not the frail annua!'s transient twine,
But the pcrcnnial'S fast embrace;
The generous ivy, oittimes seen
To clothe cen ruin in living green. wDD.