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Called Trial.

Bob Carter. (slave TO Cheslex Kinney,
E,q.,) the boy charged with setting fire to
Capt. j. A. Harman's Barn and Edmund
slave to BENZ Reid, E,q.,) charged with
burning Capt. Harman's woods, had their
called trial on Monday the 2a,h ult., Court
day. We understand that the evidence
against them is very strong. Indeed, we
learn, that Bob. has partially confessed the
crime with which he is charged. II such be
the fact, 1t becomes necessary in defence OF
the public Interest, to make an example..o
the bows, and visit upon them the extreme
penalty OF the law. Our servants Of late
years, have been getting more and more
nsubordipate, and infested with spirit OF
insolence and sense ofipde pendence truly
unbearable. You can hardly hear of a
servant being properly chastised, or Sc
vere.y restricted in his privileges, unless
lie either runs off or resists his MASTER
We have heard oil at least 20 cases within
the past six months. Hence we cannot but
think that a severe, if it is even distressing,
example is necessary to have IA saluary ell
fec; uponthe growing insnbordina:Ion of our
slaves. Ifeither OF these servants are con-
,icted of the crimes with which they stand
charged, i, is the policy of justice. to have
Them suffer the extreme penalty of the
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COnXress1-Afo rdars

In the senate the Prc1ident's MESSAGE
vas read and ordered to be printed. Al
fer the reading Mr.. CLAYTON expressed
his appreciation of the ground taken BY
the President in regard TO our relations
with Greet Britain ON the subject of affairs
in Central America. He entered into a
review of the question aud of the under.
standing of the Executive ut the time of
the negotiation of what is commonly CAL
led 'he Clayton Bulwer Treaty." Hs
was not only for maintaining and insisting
upon the American construction OF that
Treaty, but, if need be, enforcing tho
Monroe declaration, which never vet had
received the formal sanction oil Congtess.
He argued that the right OF way from our
Atlantic to our Pacific possessions must o.
maintained at all hazards unless we were
willing that California and the Territories
adjoining that State were to be cast off 10
form an independent Republic. Dir. Cas-,
congratulated the Senate upon the acces,A
ion ofthe gentleman from Delaware TO tbs
Monroe doctrine, and recapituated hi.
own views Of the alleged aggressive pur-
poses OF Great Britain in regard to Central
America, delivered two years ago. Much
as he loved peace. he had no hesitation in.
gay, ng that the honor of the country de-.
| handed that we should insist upon the
Interpretation IF the Treaty as under.
stood by our own Government and by ey.'
cry honest man in the civ Lied world who
regarded the just meaning of words. Mr..
Weller followed in commentator ofthe
views taken by the President, not only in
| regard 10 this subject, but in reference 10
the agftating topic Of the day. MIR. Se-
ward concluded the remarks on this topic
by declaring his understanding Of the Gay.
ton. Bulwer Treaty 10 be that in sisted up1'
on BY MIR. Clayton, and that he, too, w.s
! ready to support the Monroe doctrine il the
emergency required resort beyond the
fulflment Of that Treaty in good faith b,
both parties to It, He thought the rea-
son Congress had never formally express
ed its concurrence in the Monroe doctrinx
was because it had never been presented
i'll any other form than as an abstraction.--
The Senate then adjourned to Thursday.
THB HOUSE OF REPR EsENTAr1yEs made
no progress in the election ef speaker
Upon the announcement Of the Presidents
Message debate sprung up of rather
d'sorderly character IN regard to the pow.
er OF the House to receive and read the
Message. Ii was finally, at o'clock,
laid Oh the table without being read; and
after another hour spent IN taking yeas and
nays upon an adjournment, II was agreed
to adjourn over to Wednesday Nd. In.
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Democratic Convention.

We called attention, several weeks ago
to the propriety Of Democratic Conven-
ton assembling in HaIrisonbuIg, at no
distant day (say the latter part oil Februa-
ry--we mentioned the 2lsD for the pur-
pose of appointing delegates 10 the Gin
cinnati Convention, which convenes some
time in the Spring. We have seen no re-
spopse from our contemporaries in this Dis.
trictto the suggestion. We trust our friends
with move in the matter, and let US have
the benefit Of their opinions.
In the meantime, the Democratic party
OF Augusta will meet at the January Court
10, the purpose OF selecting delegates TO
the District Convention, whenever and
wherever such Convention may be held
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
SUNDAY School Celebrat ton.

The NJ. Z. Sunday School, had ccle-
hra:ion on Christnas night. which, owing
to the eyceeding inclemency OF the wealth
er was but thinly attended. The exhi-
bitior vas repeated. in substance. Oh New
Years night, when we were present.
The principal management and getting up
of the exhibition, are due TO the energy aud
taste Of the Superintendent, Mr.. J. b.
Evans aud his assistant, Mr.. 6. A. Ar
nentrout. 1t consisted of an opening
speech, dialogues aud recitahons. The
speech was prepared and delivered by
Mr.. L. w. Stofer, foreman Of this Office.
1t was a very creditable production. and
delivered With dis,iactness and connection
It aboundeJ 10 healthy moral sentiment
conveyed in graceful verbiage, and a2'
propriate illustrat on. The reci:atlons and
dialogues were very interesting. The
hltle girls, o. well ss the larger ones, were
dressed in white, and looked the very pic
fare Of innocence and purity. The vale
dictory was delivered by Master James
Armentrout. We had not the pleasure Of
hearing it.
After these were through, the presenta-
ton OF three Bibles BY the scholars and
teachers took place to Mr.. Evans,
another 10 Mr.. Armcntrout, and another to
Mr. 4. Al. Slmpson-each Of whom made
appropriate and feeling responses to the
addresses which accompanied the Bibles
from the lair donors. Take the exhibi.
ton as a whole. we do not remember to
have ever seen more interesting and enc
Pertaining sight, and reflects much credit
upon all engaged in the good work.
About $50 were collected OH the two oc-
casions, which fund is designed to replen-
ish the Library of tine Sabbath School.
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More underground Work

On last Christmas morning, two servant
girls, both very bright muattoes. one the
property Of Jno. Churchman, Esq, and the
other belonging to the estate OF COL James
Crawford, dec, took leave Of their homes
and friends, in the Central cars, en- route
for the Gland of freedom ii. e. North
of Mason and Dixon's Line. The cars
leave before day. and hence they were
not recognized by any Of our citizens at
the Depot, they standing gu. in the cold,
instead OF in the room at the Depot, until
the cars we're opened. The cars finally
started off with this valuable Illegal cargo.
They were both closely vrIled, and hence
their complexion could not be seen 5y the
conductor, he never suspecting anything
else than that they were white ladies Of
the first families, from their neat appear
ance. Indeed, the Captain was exceed
lngly polite to them, whenever it was
necessary for HIM TO speak to them, or
wait on them. At Gordonsville, he po-
litely handed them from the cars, kindly
carrying the child (Which is whitt) of
Sarah's Churchman's girl from the cars to
the Depot, and procuring for The two COM
Portable seats near the stove. No suspi-
cion was aroused in the minds Of any,
They securely seated themselves in the
Alexandria cars, and went whzing along
they safely arrived at the Philadelphia
Depot, in Baltimore. They were about
securing beats for Philadelphia, the Canaan
Of their hopes, when by very singular
circumstance, they were discovered. Il
appears, as the statement comes 10 us, thai
mulatto gill had lef, South Carolina in a
similar manner, and the owner had tele.
grapled to Baltimore for the proper officers
to be on the qui rire. In watching 70,
Ibis GIRL the ladies from Stanton attract
ed attention, and by their conduct, betray
ed themselves. They were arrested, ant
speedily aiterward confessed their uut
character, aud where they were from
Information was instantly dispatched te
their masters here. and ]. S. Churchmal
and ]. I. A. Tfotter Immediately startet
for them, and arrived in this place OF
"Wednesday evening last. with the ladies
safe and sound. These girls are both yer,
likely and are valuable servants.
There is no doubt Of the fact, that these
g'Ils were eht,ced away by underground
agents. who are proving through The
county, os.ensib.y with some other bust
ness. but really for the purpose Of inducing
our slaves to run off. Yankee rascals and
rogues are encouraged throug hou, all par.
OF the county, in what appears TO be le-
ultimate business, but they are all the time
aud with but few exceptions, disseminating
abolitionsm. and using every effort TO en-
tice away our property. Our people should
be OK the alert. These girls were never
on the cars before and knew nothing about
the route which would take them TO abo-
li,iondom, yet they struck a Decline for
the very place. and of course. they must
have been advised dy sous ether than
their own color.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

" Parker H. French, the Minister from
Nicaragua, Walkers Government, has mol been
received by the U S. Government. MIR. French
has been notified that he will be arrested in
New York unless he leaves in short lime, OIL
charge of getting money BY fraudulent means
Tine detention, of the Northern Light, bound
from New York, for Nicaragua, with men, &c.
for Walker was rather draw back to the new
Republic. II also shows that the executive is
bound 10 enforce our neulfa ity laws as far as is
in his power, aud rebuke the spirit Of Fiiibus
lerino. The whole course OF the President in
this matter has been extremely jndicous. firm,
and in accordance with the spirit of our Insli-
tuiious
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Virginia Legislature.

But little of interest was transacted in
either House of the General Assembly, on
Monday or Tuesday. On Monday, in the
Sepate. complimentary resolutions were
passed by that body to Lieut.. Gov. Leake,
as follows:
Resolved, unananimously, That the
thanks Of the Senate are due and hereby
rendered 10 President SHELTON F. LEAKE,
for the able, prompt and impartial manner
in which he has invariably discharged the
duties Of his office.
Resolved, That, on this the eve Of our
separation, we cannot Withhold an express
ion Of the high satisfaction we have deriv-
ed from our personal as well as official ln-
tercourse with him.
Resolved, That in retiring from the
Presidency of the Senate, Lit. Gov. LEAKE
carries with him our best wishes for his
future welfare aud prosperity.
Mr.. Leake responded IN few appropri-
ate aud eloquent remarks. On Tuesday
the proper Committees were appointed to
wait on Gov. and Lit. Gov. elect, and in
form them O.. their election. During the
day Mr.. Wise sent in the following note
RICHMOND, jan. l. 1856.
To the Senate and House Of Delegates
ofthe General Assembly Of Virginia
GENTLEMAN Modified by the two
Houses of the General Assembly that
have been elected by the people, Cover.
nor Of the State, for the term Of four years
commencing on the LIST day Of January, in-
s,aut; have appeared at the Executive
Chamber.in the Capitol, taken the oaths
prescribed by law, aud have entered upon
the duties Of the Office.
beg leave to assure the Legislature Of
nv most anxious wish 10 cooperate with
them in devoted efforts to sustain the hon
or aud promote the prosperity Of the Com
monweaIth.
With nv congratulations upon the hap
Ply season OF a new year, and with my besl
wishes for you collectively aud individual
w, Lave the honor to be, with the high
est respect,
Your ob't servant.
HENRY A. WISE.
In the evening, the members Of the
Legislature. were invited to the Governor
Mansion, which invitation, OF course, was
accepted.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
THE V1NDICATUK.
STAUNTON, VA. !,
a SATURDAY MORNING. JAN. $. 1856
A New volume-New Year.


The eommencrmt Mt OF the New Year,
Is the beginning also Of new volume OF
The V;ndicator. This number is the first Of
hes ffty.two, which win constitute the
12,h volume Of this paper. And although
not vet arrived, by nine years, at the age
of manhood still we can safely say that the
Vindicator is old enough TO take care Of
itself. It has grown in strength and
dependence for several years past, at
rapid rate, and now measures fully up TO
the stature Of man in incorporation
For this state of things. we are indebted
much to our friends, to whom we extend
our warmes, thanks.
The commencement OF new year IS
alway. the season for bold resolves and
Nous intentions. We fear to venture IN
the universal custom, for. like PIE crust
sueh resolves are usually made to be bro
ken. We rather prefer to take things a'
they come, aud neither anticipate too much
Measure or au ovelabundance of sorrow
Should we all cultivate habit OF looking
upon the bright side Of events, we woule
find this world to be about the best ant
most pleasant in which we have eve
lived! Such has been our experience
and we recommend cheerful, accommo
dating disposition 10 all our friends, will
the assurance that, If they will follow tht
prescription, they will avoid many OF th'
rough places along l,fe's path, make smiles
where gloom might otherwise reign. and
SOW the seeds of innumerable plants Of hap
piness which will spring up i'll their heats
We live for others, as well as Cor ourselves,
and cheeriulness and brotherly love are
the light OF life.
There is another source Of happiness
which is unfailing. Pay the Printer =
Love your fellow men, serve God. and pay
for ! our paper, and if YOU don't spend The
present yeathappy aud prosperous, we vii
never give another piece Of advice. D.
all you can 10 spread intelligence among
the people. through the medium of thu
Press, and you will also find it fountain
sending forth its countless streams to chee
and make glad the soul.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

r The Presidents Message, is receiv.
cd approvingy by the patriotic and con.
servatise men of all parties. 1t is a
clear, bold and satisfactory exhibit of the
affairs of the country and an able discussion
o. the theory of our government and III.
relations of slavery. Ii will tend much &c
advance the popularity of the president
especially, in the South. His rebuke te
the House, By sending the Message before
its organization, is universally commend.
ed. His course was manly, bold and in
dependent.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

The Nalionsl Americans coinrlaV,s Of the
Presidents message reminds us Of .hesreason a
friend of ouls gave for wearing his breeches legs
inside his boot tops. While in Richmond 'ur.
ing the late fair and every body was ''dresSed
up" this gentleman was asked why he did mol
replied, that every body lid thai Every boly
most approves the message and of course the
American must com PLAIN oft.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
Murder.

Blakey Randel, living uear Mt. Scion, in
this County, killed his father VIM. Randell on
the 22l inst, while defending himself. VIM.
Randel, vas in the habi. Of drinking, and
while under the influence Of liquor, approached
his son with hostile intention, when The boy:
as we were informed, struck him with a stone,
killing him instantly. He gave himself up al
once, affirming that he was ready 10 meet his
trial. He was committed 10 the Jail in this
place Oil the eth inst Messrs. J. b. Baldwin
and A. II. II. Stuart have been employed to
defend him.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

The Legislature of Penn. was organized, or
the Is! inst, by The election of r, l.. Wright
dem, speaker, Of the Lower House over r. B
McCombs, X. N. WIS majority, 81. J. M
Plalt, Dem. was cled.speaser OF the Senate
overJ Fleniker, X by q majority
The Legislature Ct Massachusetts met on the
Is. inst, aud organized by ecctins Know
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
Governor johnson.

Yesterday, Governor Johnson.s Official
term expired; to-day, his successor will
be installed. The retiring Governor will
carry with him to his mountain home the
best wishes of his many warm personal and
political friends in Eastern Virginia. Gov.
ernor Johnson's term Of service has been
eveutful and laborous, but he has never
tagged i'll the discharge of duty or finch
ed from just responsibility. no matter in
what garb it was presented. The OPP
position press may a':emp. to cast ridicule
and ,eproach upon his official acts. but
their efforts will only endear him the more
to his political friends, particular, when it
is seen that all their specifications are Of
the flimsiest and most contemplate charac-
ter. Abuse never sulles when unsustain.
ed by truth. The Governor will have
the proud consolation Of conscious rec,tude
of intention, and may look back upon his
career with the confident assurance that no
interest OF the Commonwealth has suffered
BY any neglect or want of attention, and
that her tights, principles and honor have
been fully guarded and sustained. His CON-
munications TO the General Assembly and
his public acts reflect credit upon his head
and heart. They are worthy of eommen-
dation, and will compare iavofably with
the messages and acts O! his predecessors.
We SINCERELY wish him every blessing in
his retirement. and hope his welLspent
life may be happily Prolonged.-iiich.
Eng, Jan. ID.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

1t is rumo,ed upon reliable authority that
Hon. Thos. Bayly's health has not improved,
but the contrary, ard that he will shortly re-.
sign his seat in Congress. NJ. K. IL. Garrett
ana Mr.. Montague are spoken Of as candidates
TO fill The vacancy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

We are indebted to l.. Rowe & Co., for a
can or keg, Of Oysters, which are superior 10
any oysters We ever have seen in This market
Walearn that kegs have been sold in this market,
purporllu2 to come from this house, which
were filled with muddy water, instead Of the
pure, clean syrup. This is an imposition, doub.
less, for all the oysters purchased al this house
are noted for their freshness aud cleanliness.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

ea- Next Tuesday. this sh, is The day fixed
for another old soldiers convention, to be- held
in Washington. The attendance promises 10 be
very large. The Manassa Gap Road will on
" charge half price Tor passage, and we pre-
sume the arrangement of the other Railroads
will correspond.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

" John Bruce Esq, father oil the Editor of
the Winchester Vnginlan aud one OF the mos, en-
terprisins and useful citizens OF that place. died
at his residence on the 3lst uliimo. He was
gentleman OF great social and public worth,
and %: education ans polished intellect.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

The New York Legislature assembled on
The LIST inst; but failed 10 organize after a num-
Der Of BALLOTS fer Speaker The K. N. candi-
date received The highest vote. An effort was
made to fuse the Hards aud So'ts, but it was
EIno IN -
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
4 +, >er this they adjourned.

pn,vpv OF DIAMONDS "A telegraph dls.
n,,eI NM, ecaived at the Mayors Office in
p BALI on Saturday night, giving infor-,
na,;"n =, no., 'bbery. IN New York, Of great
mn,I =, NE H. ,nls valued ii. all at ST. 256.
Tha ~ a, ,Ha rats Of eoored diamonds,
ian e,, mso Of 10 h ~ 'iamemds and FL carats
OF mixed diamonds
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

" The action ofthe naval retiring Board
aud about which there has been SO much COM
plant, has been fully sustained by the govern
ment officials.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

L. Rowe, Jr., h &c. are now receiving We.
ry nice a,licls Of fresh Cod fish, packed in ice.
They will. ina few days. have Rock, Sal.
inoL. &c
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

SERIOUS AcclpENr.-On Thursday night OF
last week, DIR. Wan. Graham. Of Lexington,
met with very serious fail. which produced
adisocatlon OF both bones OF the RICH, leg
periofating and proruding from The skin. DR..
u, was attempting to get so:ne wood from The
woodpile, and in stepping over some logs. his
foe, accidenilly slipped hstvpcn two Of them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

I, 10 now understood and believed IN Wash.
ma,on city, tina. MI. Champion, tho British Min.
.,er 10 this oountry will be removed
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

" w. nj. Overlon, one Of the editors of the
Washington Sen,inel. died on Tuesday, a, the
residence OF his falher-in.l law, COL Robert Nc
CandIsh, in Williamsburg, Va. He had been
in declining health for some lime past.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

Judge John Mcpherson Berrien, for many
years U. S. Senator frcm Georgia; died in Sa-
vansh, on the IL. last
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

The Ladies Of Alexandra have determined
TO give the cold shoulder to every young man
of the city, who did no. show the gallant on
New Years day, by either visiting them Or
sending his card Not a bad idea.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

NS- We are indebted to tAe Hon. John
Letcher for an early cop, of the Presi-
dents Message. Also for bound copy
Of the Mortality Statistics of the Census
of 1850, !" aud various other documents and
interesting papers. He will please aceept
our thanks for them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

Our single friend OF the True American must
have received the "nnttean durias the HOLIDAYS.
1t we are 10 Judge from his pan,ive strain, un.
Ger the caption Of ''Lovers, Listen" What's
out,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05

The Alexandria Sentinel Of til, Bid says -
A lady, with hair cut short, pistol at her belt,
and masculine air generally, wen, up the rail-
road yesterday. She is IA student in The Phlla-
dephia Female College, and her dress and
equipments are said to be The uniform OF her
College males.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-05
Your OBJ servant.
HENRY A. WISE.

In the evening, the members OF the
Legislature. were invited to the Governors
Mansion, which invitation, OF course, was
accented.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-28
IaYN FOE GAI.E.

BY virtue of IL decree of the County Court
of Franklin County, Tenn, pronounced at its
June term 1856. | will on the 2iih day of
July next, offer for sale tolhc highest bidder
on the premises, on credit of SIX months, all
that portion of the tract Of LAM Of which
James NJ. Donaldson, deed, seized and pos
sessed, which was sold TO James J. Garduer
and II. P. S. Alspaugh by order ofsaid County
Court at Octoberterm 1854. which sale has
been set aside &c The tract sold to said
Alspaugh as above, contains 10 acres "a Poles,
the tract sold to said Gardner contains 30
acres | rood - poles ,ln's of sa id tracts Of
land will be exhibited on day of sale The
purchasers will be required to give bond and
security, anda lien will be retained on the
land until the purchase money is paid.
WM. y. TAYLOR, elk.
Junc,2lst 1856.