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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
W. A. BraKE, Secr'y.
Democratic Meeting in Hishland c..BA~

Az Meeting Of q portion Of the Demeer.tlo mar :
ty Of Highland County held at tho Court Hons.
January Gath 1855, james N. Mc0u6in vss esilsi
to the Chair, and A. }. Bird appointed Seeretsrx
select delegates to attend Democratic Con,snt;on
to be held in the City Of Richmond on the 2sth
of February next, for the purpose Of electnn dss.
gates to the National Convention of the Demos
party to be held at Cincinnati for the PURPOSE Of
nominating Candidates for the Presidency and Vioa
Presidency Of the United States. The said Com
mittee having retired, returned and rsnortad n.
names OF the following gentlemen Delegates to The
son, David McNuity Charles Stuart, John II. Puln.
Andrew IL; Byrd, VIM. Hevener, Jonas W. Clsw'
John A. Hidy, Josiah Hner, Edward +. Currv
George Armstrong, Henry Seybert, John Lshtnsr
and VIM. W. Fleming. ".A'''
Oh motion VIM. +. Richie, J. f. Parton and n
r. Harris were appointed to act as alternstes. in
case the above delegates do not attend,
On motion resolved that il be recommended 10
the Democratic party in the several Mapi,tsrisl
District in this County to hold meetings for The pur
pose Of electing delegates to attend county meat
ing to be held at the Court House At the N.rch
term OF the Court, foi tie purpose Of organizing Tho
On motion, resolved that these prsceedjne. be- so,
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and forward:A
to the Repuslican Vindicator, and the Democr.tic
papers OF HarrisonbuTg for publication.
Vn motion the Meeting then adjourned
a. -. BIRD, Sec'y. J. N. NcGvTFIN. Chm
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
Mrhe RESPONSIBILITY Fixed.".

Under the above caption the True
American Of the 31st ult, charges the re-
sponsibility Of non.or organization Of tn.
House Of Represe natives upon the Dem
ocra,ic members Of Congress. The fac
the editors rely upon TO justify this un-
founded charge. is the refusal Of the Dem.
ocratle members to vote for the resolution
Of John S. CaIlile, declaring the non
VIM. Smith, Of Virginia. Speaker. The
result Of the vote upon the resolution was
its defeat-there being l31 against it aud
Al for it. Only 10 Democrats voted for it.
The whole number Of votes cast was 17S
of which 80 was majority. Forty-fve
Richardson men voted against II. These
added to the Al who voted for the resolu-
ton make 80, which, according TO the
vote cast, would have made Mr.. Smith
Speaker by majority of t,Oo. But doet
not the American know-haye not the
statement and the figures been again and
again published. that this was ruse OF
the Black Republicans, to make il appear
that the Democratic party was responsible
for the failure to organized? There were
thirteen sree-soi!rrs, who had voted on a
previous proposition. and who were sitting
in their seats at the time the vote was
taken on carlle's resolution, but refused
to vote when their names we're called
They thot the resolution would be defeated
without their votes, and hence, they, in
order to throw the responsibility upon the
Democratic party, stood Aloof-hoping
thereby to make the country believe that
the fault Of the failure to organize was
with thu Democrats Aud this sontemptl-
Bile maneuvre Of the Black Republicans
is countenanced by Southern. Know Moth.
ing journals They are guilty Of chargira
upon the Democratic party the response
billy growing out Of the present disorgan.
ized state Of Congress. when they know
that the Democratic party il powerless in
itself to effect an organization. The Re
publicans could have elected Campbell
had all tas Banks men voted for him; ane
the national Know Nothings could nov
elect Orr, who is a true national man, i
they desired to do so. The responsibility
is with the Southern Know Nothings aae
the Northern Abolitionists, and the jas
and righteous sentiment and decision o
the American people will place il there
Opposition to Democracy is the policy o
all the miserable and contemplate isms
the day. as is fully demonstrated in tn
contest for Speaker.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

"THE TwEI Eth SECTION. Our know
nothings are taking immense credit to
themselves Tor the late action OF the State
council at Richmond in repudiating the
BORIS movement against the sbove-named
feature Of the Philadelphia platform. The
twelfth section "erpressIy pretermits any
expression Of opinion upon the power Of
Congress to establish or prohibit slavery
into any territory p This sugsred poi
son southern know-nothings SO rejoicing
" swallow, is admirably treated in the
following resolution adopted the other day
by a democratic meeting in Illinois:
"Resolved. That we viii not preiermi
an expression Of opinion as 10 the power
Of Congress TO establish or prohibit slavery
In the Territories Of the United States: bul
we expressly declare that Congress has ne
constitutional power to do either
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

SCENES ON THE IcEIN ST.. LOUIS. The
Missouri river is frozen over 70 the depth
OF three and E half feet at St. Louis
The Mirror Of that city says:
"On the Illinois side. but some consid-
cradle distance from the shore. were pitch
ed several canvas tents, at the entrance oil
which were placed boys, hollooing out,
hot coffee hoi whisky punches Tom
aud Jerry whisky sings &c. Some Of
the fancy too, and sporting characters
had their faro and roulette tables in full
blast. At the snd of the lee road at ths
other side is placed large board, with the
inscription, in monster letters. Mississippi
avenue This was the great centre of at.
traction. as in this lmmedia locality ever.
} thing was TO be found to stimulate and
heat the inner man. Thousands of ska
tiers might be seen gliding in every direc-
ton over the icy surface. Boys and girls
young ladies and their loving SWANS, old
men and their better halves. negroes Of
all variety Of shade, from the pure African
jet, TO the light brown, swelled the I'm.
mense gathering. and completely covered
the river opposite the city. Sets were
formed on the ice, and dancing kept uF
uctil late hour at night"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

Thero Is but live issue now and that Is slave-
ry extension-a government Of slave aristocracy or
freedom. We have never disguised nor sought
disguise the fact that the Know Nothing party in
Indiana and the free States opposed to the ex-
tension OF slavery as embodied IL the Kansas-Ne
braska BILL 1t was upon this issue, and this alone.
In that canvass the K. Ms co-opcrated with the re-.
J pnblicans upon this ISSUE
The above is from the Madison (Ind }
Courier. II shows what Know Nothing
ism is in that S:ate--the same as "Republi-
canism," or Seward and Giddings aboli.
tionisn,. The same position assumed BY
the Know Notkings of Indiana. e. CO.
adjutors of Black Republicauism--is urged
by few papers as the policy that should
be adopted BY the Virginia Know Moth
ings. The True American Of this place,
aud the National American Of Richmond,
are both giving "aid and comfort" to Black
Repu5licanism, in their denunciat,ons Of
the Democratic party and the Nebraska
Bill. They. as did the Know Nothings
of Indiana, make common cause with the
Black Republicans, in opposing the Me-
braska Bill and the Demoe ratio party
Garlic, the Know Nothing representative
in Congress Bots, the would-be itineranl
expounder of Virginia Know Nothingtsm
and the Staupton True American aud
Richmond National American, have de-
cared themselves against the entire South.
aud the national men OF the North. who
voted for the Nebraska Bill. 1t isereach.
cry to the South. The course they pur-
sue is as evil in its influence, il not more
so. as that Of the Black Republicans OF the
North. In opposition to the position Of
such as denouuce the Nebraska bill, how
ever. are many good men and true, Of the
Virginia Know Nothings, who are doing
manly battle for the cause Of the South
The Alexandria Gazette, the Rlchnond
Wing, Petersburg Intelligencer, Lynch
burg ViIginian. Union American. Staun.
Ton Spectator, and others, have planted
themselves upon the Nebraska bill. and
adhere to it as Southern National ground
The True American and National Ameri-
can, are the only two papers, we believe
in Virginia, winch advocate the free.soil
Black Republican, anti N e braska heres,es
OF John Minor Bolts. According to then
deeds shall be their reward.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
Corporation Court.

The following persons constitute the
peti. jury, TOR the February Term of the
Corporation Court. which commences on.
Wednesday next.
Samual H. Lushbaugh, James C. Mar.
qnis. HeKry r. Mathews, John S. Craw
ford. Frank A, Huf, John c. Grove, Rob
et S,ratton, WIN. L. Bai,his, John S. Par
ent, Geo. w. Campbell. VIM. CAndler
Lewis W. Peace. Jacob I. Parent, r. i?
Stubs.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

SIAA1Au0Ab
Bob Carter. Slave to Chesley Kinney,
Esq, and Edmund. slave TO Benz. Reid,
Esq. charged with setting fire to the barn
Of Capt. J. A. Harman, were put upon
tAeir trial during the January Term ofthe
County Court. The case Of Bob Carter
was taken up on Monday, and after a pa
tient hearing o:the case he was found
guilty--ihe counsel for the prisoner, not
arguing the ques,i on Of guilt at all. He
was sentenced to transportation beyond the
limits Of the U. States. The Court fixed
his value at $1l00.
Justices-Geo. nj. Cochran, Sr., Jacob
Baylor. J NJ. McCue, r. G, Bckle, and
J. ". Huff
Counsel-For the prisoner, J. B. Bal
OWN. For the Commonwealth, w. H.
Herman and T. J. Niche. .=
Edmund's tIial, came up on Tuesday
evening. After the evidence was heard
the case was submitted TO the Court, with
out argument. He was found guilty OF
aiding and abetting in the burning, and
sentenced to transportation beyond the
limits efthe U. States. His value was
fixed At 5000. Exception was taken by
the counsel for the prisoner and applica-
ton made on Wednesday for new trial.
After very animated and ingenious argu-
ment, BY John H. McCue, Esq. in behalf
ofthe prisoner; aud Col. w. H. Harmsn
and T. J. Niche, Esq, for the Common.
wealth, the Court refused to grant a new
hearing.
Jus,ices-G. NJ. Cochran, ST., r. G..
Bickle J. NJ. Huff, Jacob Baylor, and W.
A. Bell.
Counse!-For the accused, Imboden g.
McCue, and ". B Kayser, Esq. ~ .
The case Of Rev. DR.. Rice's negro girl
charged with attempting to kill the family
Of Di. Coleman, with whom she was living,
by mixing mashed glass in the bread, was
taken up on Thursday. Witnesses we're
examined, and the charge fully and COM
ple:ely proven. The case was argued for
the prisoner, by Be re Johnson, ESQ.,, and
tor the Commonwealth, by Col. Hartman.
The Court found her guilty and sentenced
her to transportation. Price fixed for her,
$500. The same Justices. as in the case
Of Edmund.
We are trul, sorry that the Court in
their wisdom, deemed Transportation suf-
ficient punishment for the high crime o:
which this girl was convicted. /, was a
still more aggravated Gaze than that Of the
negro Bob. In his case. the design was
not the taking OF life. In the girls such
was proven 10 be her purpose, and her
counsel did not even argue to acqui, her Of
1.-THE evidence being SO conclusive
Now, it does seem o us, that if our laws
mean anything-if they are not inter ded
as a mere mocksry of Justice-if the Leg
isla,ure was IN earnest in afixing penalties
to their violation--it becomes the imper a
tive duty Of the courts to enforce them
In case like this, where. with malice
prepense, an attempt is made It wholesale
murder, there is no mercy. no justice, no
policy and no reason to justify such a mild
and Insignificant verdict as transportation.
The safety and welfare Of society require
hanging law, morality, and religion, de.
mand the enforcement of the death penal.
ty. Oilers may differ with us,n these
views, but they are certainly our deliber-
ate and conscientious opinions, and beng
such, we feel bound to express them 10
this public manner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

o. Hon. Mr.. Rust, member Of Congress
from Arkansas attacked Horace Greedy on
Tuesday last, with his fist. on Pennsyl
Avenue. He struck him several severe blows
about the face. and as Horace was scampering
TO get into iha National Hotel, Mr.. Rust gave
him heavy lick on the arm with his cane
Horace in ler.er to his paper, the Ne~ York
Tribune, made some structures onta..proposi,ion
submitted TO the House, which caused the at.
.tack
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
TIE "WEsrEaN ..ORAToR" "KNocK

The "WssTEaN Orator "KNocKED
INTO A Cooked HAT."-DurIng the pro-
,ress of criminal trial in one Of the Courts
of this county. the distinguished counsel
for the prisoner, delivered himself Of the
following appeal: May j, please your wor.
,hins." and here the big tear dsop shipped
from between his eyelids, "should you
eonvjc. that poor unfortunate prisoner. not
one raw OF light will ever penetrate her
future, except the impeneirabls darkness o.
midnight" OF course, the Court wspt pro-
fussly' the bystanders beloved right cut,
and he prisoner was dealt with leniently.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
F1aE.-The frame house upon the farm

F1sE.-The frame house upon the farm
ofH. w. Shelley, Esq, about miles from
,ovn. on the Winchester Turnpike. was
consumed by fire. on Thursday last. The
Ere occurred about II O'Clock 10 the day
The loss Of the house was inconsider-
shIe. twas occupied by a gentleman
whose name we did not learn. The loss
Ia .ns.a ned, though not great, isvery in-
cnnvecien. to him. as bis means ale limi'
ted.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

IT, The Southern and Sou.i; Western Con
ven,ion met in Richmond on the seth. Th'
attendance Of Delegates was so thin. howevs-
that i, adjourned to Thursday, wheni additions
arrivals we're expected by the cars. Jos. Mayo
as called to the chair, pro tem., and Jas A
Cowardn and w. d. Isaacs appointed Secre
taries. I'D .-.f H.t.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

A TERRIBLE
AvENeED.-The St Louis Herald Of the
10th has the following paragraph:
A man named Harrison, who ken, a
gunsmish shop in Washington some Two
or three years ago, went up to Warren
county IN this State, and married widow
the mother oftwo children, boy aud a
girl, About SIX or eight months ago, Har.
rison, persuaded his wife 10 90 up 10 War.
rem CO., 10 visit her friends. The night af.
ter her departure, his s,vp.son 5eiug away
from home, he committed rape on his
step-daughter, young girl, then abou,
seventeen years 81 age, and threatened Ia
kill her If she ever disclosed the facts of the
occurrence. The CIR! KEEP, the secre, tin las,
Saturday. In the meantime Harrison, who
was an old penitentiary convict, ceu,inu-
ed his business Of gunsmith and by mean.
Of false keys, whenever his step. son W ould
earn ard lay by any money, he would
open the bureau drawer and steal the mon.
ey. Finally he was discovered. Harris.
Oh escaped to this city, but was brought
back by some officers fro m Washington
Las, Saturday he was placed on trial before
the magistrate, and 10 the course Of the ex,
animation. the girl disclosed tlie fact Of his
having committed rape or her. The
girls brother left the court room, procure ed
pistol, loaded it, returned to the Court
room, placed the pistol to Harrison head
discharged the pistol.and left him IileIess
corpse in The presence Of the magistrates
The young man was tried Immediately
and discharged from CUSTODY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

u paragraph found It's way into our col
umns last week from the Alexandria Sentinel
referring to the short track Railroad from Char
louisville IL Richmond in rather dsparaging
terms. Had We noticed the article in time i
should not have appeared, as we are friends d
he improvement mentioned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

&r On last Monday. there were be-
tween two and tire hundIed sleighs in
town. A friend says there 439, exactly
one more than HarrlsonSurg could boas'
Monday week. We, however, think oul
friend was joking. II would be hard
case if Harrison6urg could not beat US in
sleigh.. after being ou,done in smallpox
cholera, and foods!
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

" Rev Antolnette L. Brown, Of New
York, the well known advocate of "wo-
mans rights, was: married on Tuesdry last
to Mr.. Samuel B. Black well, of Ciucin-
natti. The husband of Miss Brown is
Lucy Stones brother.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

~ Col. Kinneys party, have discover.
ed large deposits of gold in Nicaragua
They give the most aattering accounts of
the productivencss OF the soil, and the
general expectation of ultimate and per-
manent success.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

o. Hon. jeff. Davis has been elscted
Y. 5. Senator by the Legislature Of Mis-.
sissippl. in the place Of Senator Adams,
who turned Know Nothing. MIR. DAVIS
is now the Secteta ~ of war under the
present administration,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly Of
Virginia. that the charter of the Bank Of Vir.
ginia be and is hereby extended from the first
DAY OF April, 1857. fo.--yeass; and 10 here.
by invested with all the rights, powers and
privileges conferred, and made subjec, to ali
the rules, regulations and restrictions i'm
posed oy me both, 5Tth and 5Sth chapters OF
the Code ofVireinia, and the act entitled an nc,
to amend tho 10th section Of chapter 81 of The
Code Of Virginia, passed April the 9Th 1853, so
Tar as the same may Be applicable to banks Of
circulation. - ~
2 This act shall commence and be in force
from and after the time when its plovisio NJ sba u
have been approved BY the stock in The
said bank, convened in general meeting any
time before the frs, day of--next, and such
approval shall have been made and certified By
the president and cashier OF said bank. undo,
its corporate seal, to the Governor OF this Com
monwealth
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

The advertisement Of Messrs. Will
.on &, Co., will be found in another col
umn, They have a superb assortment o.
books ofevery description, which they
have come here to sell, and OF course mean
IN sell them. Persons who desire to ref'
their Libraries, should call and examine
their stock.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

Ex-Governor Reeder has written
letter denouucing the President and his
late Kansss message. and promises, when
he shall take his seat in Congress ~ that
he will reply to aud retute the charges
contaiued therein,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
Ns-Coal is very scarce in Richmond

0S-Coal is very scarce in Richmond
City. and many persons. who heretofore
have never known the Inconvenience Of
want in tins respect. are without il. The
Dispatch recommends that lighting the
streets with gas after night, be for while
dispensed with and that the Coal used In
generating the gas, be applied "a family
uge.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

A number oil slaves escaped from Ohio,
TO Kentucky recently. They were dis
covered. and few Of them arrested. Six
escaped. A woman. finding she could mol
get away with her children and fearing
they would be retaken, Gu. the throat OF
one, and severely injured another, 10 an
attempt to kill il.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

The large and we'll known Merchant Mill,
belonging to Mr. 1Daniei Bowman, living near
Dayton. Rockingham county, was consnmediby
fire on Saturday last. There were 1900 blshels
OF Wheat, 5000 bushels Of corn aud over 100
barrels Of -four, in the mill at the time, all of
which was consumed. Mr.. BIS loss is estiraai-
at $500 and tia. Of the customers abou, tho
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

The County Coun, for the January term
was in session four days, engaged in the
trial ofthree criminals-thc result Of which
is given 10 anoths article. 80
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

@ Mrs. Bloomer is in Nebraska Ter
ritory, and on the 9Th of January, was to
have lectured on the right Of women 10
vote
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02
Banking.

In the Legislature on the 29th the Com.
mittee on banking reported in favor Of
charterlng some half dozen or more new
banks, and also the following bill for re-
chsrtering the old banks. Mr.. Edmunds
moved that the bill be laid on the table
and made The order Of the day Tor Wsdnes-
day next. Mr.. Rutherford, moved 10
amend, so tnat bill in favor Of a general
banking law, be considered firW. Mr..
Edmunds motion was adopted. aud the
bill will therefore be the special order ior
Wednesday next s.sssr fstss
BILL to extend tie chortor of the Bani NJ v.r.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

Gen. Cass aAc Senator: Clayton made
strong speeches in the United State, Sen.
ate on the 2Stb, denuncialory Of England
in regard to her construction of the Clay
ton and Bulwer Treaty.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

@ A bill has been reported in The Sem
ate, making appropriation for repairs 10
the Western Luna,ic Asylum.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

Senator Bigler, Of Pennsylvania. took
his seat in the u. S. Senate on the 29th.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

" In. imboden Esq, is detained from HI
seat in the Legislature, BY indisposiucn. He 10
" ilh his family in this place. szs IF eza
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

U "Ion." the intelligent Washington cor
respondent Of the Baltimore Sun, says: II: Con-
gress should ever organize, strong efforts will
be made for the passage ola general bankrupt
law. The las, few years Of speculation and OK.
,Iavagance have rendered bankrupt law ~
necessary IS il was in ie4l."
u Telegraphic dispatches from Washington
city announce that the Hon, Geo. nj. Dallas
has seen appointed. Mt. Huchsnab's success as
Minister 10 Ensland, ga ~. SAX -..r
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-02-02

Nav YoRK. Jan, -Blour-Obio, IS. ST; Southern,
1857 Wheat firm and quiet. Southern Rec, sl,se.
Arm aud unchanged. beef do. Lard and Whiskey
unchanged. Stocks dull Virginia o's sax, sale.
BALrrMoRg, Jan. 3O.--Navipetion still q uacnded
BY ice, Markets unchanged
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1856-05-17

FRA N,i, l. h 1 l. 7 u,
DEGS to inform the citizens oi Marshall
ID aud apii,,borhood, that he is prepared "a
make House and Ohio. Furniture OF all kinds,
to order i stock Away. Kept Oh hand
Repairing, cleaning, aud vanishing neatly
executed, and all orders promptly attended 10
February Isthl So. No rs y,