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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
The Gunner Affair.
The righteous easiigatlon given Sent

The righteous easiigatlon given Sena-
tor Sumner. by the Hon. Preston S.
Brooks Of S. c., on the 21st inst, has
raised storm smong the aboitohsts OF
the Moth. Indignation meetings are be.
ing daily held, resolutions passed. and
every Kind of evidence given of their
wrath, The particulars of the assault are
given in another column. Mr.. Brooks
will be sustained BY every true Southern
man. If the black hearted traitors OF the
North cannot learn to respect the gray
hairs Of Southern representatives. nor the
Institutions OF the South, thew should De
made to suffer the penalty OF their inde-
cency and meddlesomeness. A few more
such demonstrations, aud the craven DO J.
troons who daily spit out their vile sar-
ders and disgraceiul insults, and chen
throw themselves under the protection Of
privilege" as Senators and representa-
tives, will probably mend their manners
and their words. Had Mr. Brooks cow
hided the infamous traitor and coward it
would have been more appropriate.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

an the fourth place, Mr. Kinney was
seriously damaged by the most unjust
representations Of his position on the
Temperance question. '-Spectator.
So faI as we know, there was no mis-
representation" of Mr., Kinney in any
thing. Mr.. kinney's views upon the
subject of Temperance were known the
county over. He has spoken upon that
subject in almost every portion of the
county; aDd he had been the herald of
hi. own views. The friends of Col. H.
raised no irrelevant issue IN the canvass.
They confined themselves 10 the true
issue upon which the people had to de-
eide. Their appeals were nor in behalf
of Col. Hartman specially, bat in behalf of
the dignity oil the electoral franchise and
the conservative sentiment Of the people.
Nor did they miscalculafe in this respect.
With the ediet of a party caucus and con-
yention, the united and constant support
of two papers, and the exciting appeals OF
party leaders 70 oppose and inlimidate
them, they faltered not but with Col.
Harman as the leader, the conservative ele-
ments o the Co. most signally tiiumphed
It is useless &c conceal the fact the peo-
lie Indignantly rebuked the imprudent,
We, inn, otent appeals of the Spectator and
- -. the county Convention
and all the appliances OF 'e 81, 0s . ana
penalties. The attempt of H. 49,
to account for Mr.. Kinuey's defeat L. NV
way II does, is alike lmbeeile and con-
temptibe. The people defeated the poll
fi/ons-tht tricksters-and vindieated
fheir own intelligence. The rebuke to
the Spectator aad American must be se-
verel, felt. as they bent all their energies
and their influence to effect contrary
result to tina; realized--henee the twisting
and squirmipgs Of the Spectator.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
w hY SO mum !?

Tae Spectator and the True American
are both silent Oh the Black Republican
resolution introduced into the Know n 9th,
ing State Convention recently held in this
place. The Spectator approved the Ne
brasAa Bill How could its editors vote
for the resolution condrmning it? They
were in the Gonyehton-one of them
wNs The 1st Secretary and voted for the
adoption Of the resolution which in un-
Unstable terms denounces the course they
pursued in their editorial professIon.-~
How was this? Who scared them? Did
the presence of Alexander Multifarius
Muitotrugus aiee Them into submission -
We could hot expect more, however, from
men who can be refined up and la.hed IN
to any course The leaders may desire them
to ,rayel.
The True American opposed the Ne
braska BIZ. Iii voting for the resolution
the editors were consistent. Why do
they oppose tie Bill; Let them an
swer.
For the South, in any shape 10 urge OBJ
jections to the Nebraska Bill at this time,
is nothing more nor less than Ireasoa-
Treason of the blackeat kind.
Why have the Spectator and,the Ameri.
can.been SO mum in regard to the resoIu-
ton in question, We want knowledge.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
Ihe Church Oh GIaVarv.

Three ecclesiastical bodies presenting
The sentiments of two OF the largest de-
il the United States have re.
Gently been holding their General Con-
fereaces, and each has, by a ma ority Of
It's members, reported sentiments upon the
subject o: slavery, tina, cannot be tolerated
in the South. We give elsewhere the
sum and substance Of the resolves passed
by the NJ. L. General Conference, the
Old School Presbyterian and the New
School Presbyterian Conferences. It is q
matter hich greatly interests every South.
ern man, and from conviction of duty
we shall hereafter take up the subjecl IN
this connection and discuss il. Our space
this week will not permit further re-
marks.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

AMERICAN HoTEL.--This Hotel, located
near the Genital Railroad Depot at staun-
ton, and under the charge of A. n. Breek.
inridse as Principal, ana j. N. Wood ward.
as Superintendent, is kept in the best style.
We have recently partaken of severa!
meals there; and found every delcacy the
season could efoGd. The servants are po-
lite, and the general management Of the
Hotel is such as to contribute TO the con,
veniencc and comfort of the visitors.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

CoRREoTIoN-l Ve stated in our last is
sue, that Mr.. Smiley had been elected
Magistrate in the Mlddlebrook District. -
1t seems. on count of the polls, that the
announcement was erroneous. j, Bay
lor, Esq was reelected by majority of
seven. The opposition to him was violent,
simply because of his Democracy. The
District is strongly Know Nothing,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
4 False Charge.

'in the first place. he bad not only the
united and consolidated opposition OF the
Democrats, bnt the bitter opposition Of
prominent; old line wings. "--Sfectator.
The Spectator gives the above as one
of the reasons of Mr.. Kinney's defeat -
The fhraseoiogy of the paragraph con-
yeys the idea tbat the old line Wings
were opposed to Mr.. Kinney. This is
not SO. The ed line Wings had nothing
against Mf. Kinney. They were opposed
to The Kao,e Aothing parry aud eoaid not
and tooald not support its nominee. 1t
was the defeat OF the Poriy, and not Of
4Ar- Kinney, that they struggled for, and
which they accomplished.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

Re- We see that our friend Samuel A.
B. Gil,ner, of the Lewisburg Chronicle,
has tokentupon himself the Democratic
harness, and regularly gone into the Dem-
ocratc ranks. He was one OF the Seere-
taries of the Monroe District Convention
which appointed Douglas b. Layre and
Gen. A. A. Chapman delegates to Cincin-
natl.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

1S. The General Conference Of the nj
f. Church have had under consideration
wear, ard also the subject Of chewing to-
bacco. We would recommend snuff.rub-
bling as proper subject for their dehbera~
tiou
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

Col. BENZ. WILsoN.-Col. Benz, VII,
son was elected on 22d lnst., Common.
wealIh's Attorney OF Harrison county by
1850 majority. The county is Democratic
by about 100. Quite a complimentary
vote. Col w stands now in the FIRST rank.
of his profession in Western Virginia.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

SleNIrIcANT.-Severa Know Notiiings,
aho expressed desire in the late election
to vote for Col. Hartman, declared they
could not do SO consistently with the oath
they had taken they not having yet with
drawn. There was no President here to
grant dispensa,ioh, A. II. H. SluaI. was
in New York city,
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
1isvefy Among the, Presbvter;ens

~ .he New School General Assembly. tho 40.
w. uN'e 'o' the las tour days has virtually been on
&c ION, is Slavery SINFUL, per SER The
o".Ie'H seiesales taking the negative and the
Northern the affirmative. The Who'll. d;se,s
sion arose In consequence OF the insertion !,
' .tle majority report, by The committee TO whom
.'s ques,ion was referred, of a clause from Ger
anu fefolu'ions passed by the General Assembly
helu al Detroit IN 1850. Alter stating that Tho
QUESTION had been entirely settled by lhosr res
oo'lols, the report goes on to quote ,b. oil,
'"e DIS me Conclusion then reached:
na' 'ne holding our fellow man in slavery
the laws of the State, the oboa,ion. ~ ~
dlansnip, or The demands of hu1anitv !. a So ~.
renee III The proper import of that term =. ns.a
!" ,he book OF Discipline, Chap. |, Sec,ion .
and should be regarded aud treated IA in OIL,
oflencss.o 40 ID o'hcf
!hen' alter quoting from the Do.r.i, re.o.-
tons the report continues '''''@
MS oPiilioh has been re-afiirmed sifha, ax
pfessij OF virtually by nearly every suceeati,,.,
Assembly, Including The last. Nor do The c,r,
mltlte anticipate that suy considerable. po,,i,'..
OF the present Assembly will either SAM W.
douol concerning il, or incline in The ls,s, 10 -
relrograde course. The doctrine set ia, N stn.'
H9i-sel .orlh SIMPLY ae doctrine. and no, 50
" 10" " luolciai ueclson-ls now they iudus
'he settled view OF OUT Churohu
his portion the Southern men wished s,riok
en- out Il tie report was entered ON the minntss
because they do not consider SLAYER, a n oe.na',
per Sc. he Northern Delegates with hnl an,
eXcepiion) wished to retain it, bat they d,i NV,
afpeGl To the bible 10 sustain their nos,io,
white the S0Rtherners did The Rev. Dr 20.
OF West Tennessee, ard Rev. Dr. Parker. Of
virginia, quoted various passages from the Olj
and New fes'aments showiag that slays,v Sas
established by God Himself aud sustained l.,
Christ and HE Apostles. "
The question was simply on a motion b, R,r
Or. Adams TO print the majority and minority
reports on the minutes, While an amsn i,ns,t
was offered BY Dr., Mills to print the lormer on.
y. This would probably have been carried at
once, were II not for the latitude allowed in he
debate, and the feelings since excited. m.
Whoie matter however, was disposed OF on En-.
day, by the adoption Of the Majority Report q.
'he settled view OF the Assembiy: and. a.
courtesy, after considerable dscossiop. Dr.
hoy DIS Minority 2epot; was ordered TO bs ill.,.
wise printed IN the Minutes The General IA
semely oil The New School Presbyterlans may
therefore, ba considered an anti slavery bot,
not perhaps. OF the ultra Garslsoniat, School
but with strong leaning that way We fear
there e Trouble ahead for Them ". Y. Exprsss
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

ea- On the Goth INST, Mr.. Weller. of
California, presented petition to Congress
for the construction of wagon road from
California to connect with the Atlantic
States 1t was signed by $4,000 persons
nd bound in ten large volumes.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

MIR. LGrcHER's SPEEcH.-W We have
been compelled TO lay over tor this week,
the speech Of Hon. John Letcher deliver
ed in Congress on the 2lst inst. OH appro-
pliatipg lands to build Railroads in Ala
bama. 1t will appear next week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

DELEGATES TO CIclNNArl.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says:
"a large body OF the delegates to the
Cincinnati Convention are now here, and
are not reserved in the expression OF their
preferences. A number of them are con-
fdent that President Pierce will have a
majority on the first ballot. and will be re-
nominated, The Buchanan men nre equal
" sanguire of his nomination, while the
Douglas aud and Houston men claim to
hold balance, with a sufficient power to
defeat both, OF choose either"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
il!or OF the Winchester Viz

M. Tie ,il!or os the Winchester Viz
ainisn sold on ,,s Goth lust., il Romney,
fourteen shares of Valley Bank Stock for
$129 rs per shore. This is Sufficient
commentary upon the condition of the
Bank and its branches.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31
Further from Eansaa

ST Louis, May % Tho Republican ma
Democrat both have letters relative 70 lSs Al
tack on Lawrence.
Inc Democrats (anii-slayery) correspondent
says that the stores and dwellings, we're inJis-
crlminaiely brok,n open AID robbed. Mr. Jobs.
son had TX. 600 worth OF drafts and land war
rants stolen. Mr.. Oplf, Colonel OF miliux,
appointed by Gov. Shannon last fall, lost his
commission, private Papels, gold watch, S80e
IN money and all his eluthlhs. Mr.. BfoAuis
library was forced open Twice but saved ky
citizens.
The Republican (pro'sls,ery) learns ths, orr
the ED inst, Il hundred free State men Ind enl.
ieo'ed al Lawrence. 1t was believe ,fa. On
the mgh Of she % the garrison al Frsuki,n
would be ailaekedby the free Stale man.
II was undefsiood that Gov. Shannon woslS
Greer onl 100 regulars ID be stationed Al Oswst.
lemie' Ioo at Lawrence, aud 100 al Topeka.
Judge Canls. oil Oswsttomie District Court, had
ooeh prevented from holding the Court, BY tho
threats of the Free State men.
Judge Fame had passed Leavenyer,h oa hi,
way To Georgia $50
Aholher correspondent says that Sheriff Jones
Intended to proceed TO Topeka, " ilh The iuteo,
ton OF destroying that town. Four new mpr.
ders had occurred.
SECOND DISPATCH
CHICAGO, May 2s.-The Wesoert (No
Times lireeesoil in its ,endencies0 Of the oe,
states that the Congressional Investigating Com.
mttee was at Leavenworh Mi. Scnuzler
writes to the Times that he and Conxay ware
set al liberty on the Goth. Brown was sill a
prisoner at Leeompion where Robinson wa.
also confined After the arms had been deliy
cred up at Lawrence. the citizens requested
Governor Shannon TO Interfere and prevent ont.
RACES, balshe declined Schnzler called on Hon.
hlr Oliver, OF Mo-, member of the Congress.
Ional Committee, to ase his influence with Gov
- lion, Mr., Sherman made similar appeal Ia
MI, oliver, who promised TO answer in fifteen
minutes, but neglected TO do so.
PREVIOUS to the posse entertaining Iawrencs
Gov. isnoa agreed il the arms were deliver.
ell TO Col Sumner hat only sufficient Lumber
should enter 10 make arfss,-. lie afterwards
declared that The arms should be uo......sred -
the possee, and that lie Free State Hotel aud
that the ''llefad Of Freeeom" aud thell breast.
works should be destroyed.
The mob shot Delaware Indian mar Law
renee, through mere wantunness. The Della
wares threaten 70 he reYenged.
u Mr.. FILLMORE writes that nhs puts him
sell IN the hands Of his friends That is what
Ar Weller would call tying himself up into &
Merry salali parcel. - 4 Iaap Ep ionrnei
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

The Spectator, in assigning the reasons
Tor Mr.. Kinney's defeat for Common
wealth's Attorney, on the 22J inst, says
tin the last place. there was too much
trading and swapping of votes, in which
operation Mr.. Kinney was decidedly the
loser"
Ii the writer Of the above paragraph
means to insinuate. that Col. Hartman OF
his friends traded and Strapped in rotes
or were privy TO or the instigators o:
any trading and swapping Of votes y Or
reSorteJ to any othe: than high, honora-
bic and open means to accomplish his Sue
cess. :hey insinuste what is an anmittigaied
(ulSehood.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

e5' The House Of Representatives and
the Senate appointed committees TO inyes.
iigate the Brooks and Sumner affair.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

{sI Hons. j, fletcher and ]. Clancy
Jones will please accept our thanks for
documents AID papers.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

New TOBACCO STORE We call aiten-
ton to the advertisement Of Mr.. Bark
man. Mr., B. has opened very desita-
BILE assortment Of Tobacco, Segars, &c, Of
the very best quality. He has had long
experience in his business, and a. Is judge
sufficient to furnish, without doubt, good
Article. Give hin cell opposite the
Virginia Hotel.
o. The junior editor will be from
home, in attendance on .he Cincinnati
Convention. at the proof reading which
will account for any erooksln the editorial
matter this week.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

FlRsror THE sEAsoN.--We were visi-
ted at our residence, few nights ago by
delegation from the musquito kingdom
More anon.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-05-31

" Mr.. Fillmore writes that Hhs pats him
sell IN the hands Of his friends That is what
Ar. Weller would call tying himself up into s
Merry saall Parcel II taap IL lomnai
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12
g Q { t j.
THE CLOSING YEAR.


There Is great beauty and much genuine
poetry in the following lines, by Prentice on
the closing year
Gone gone forever like rushing wave,
Another year has burst upon the shore
Of earthly beng--and its last low tones,
Wandering in broken accents on the air,
Are dying to an echo.
. The gay Spring;
With its young charms has gone-gone with
its leaves
its atmosphere Of roses-its white clouds
Sumbering like seraphs in the ar--its birds
Telling their loves in music--and its streams
Leaping and shouting from the up-piled
rocks
To make earth echo with the Joy OF waves.
And Summer, with its dews and showers, has
gone;
Its rainbows glowing on the distant cloud
Like spirits Of the storm--its peaceful lakes
Smiling in their sweet sleep, as if their
dreams
Were Of the opening flowers, and budding
trees,
Aud ovcrhangirg sky--and its bright mists
Resting upon the mountain tops as crowns
Upon the heads OF giants. Autumn, too.
Has gone with all her deeper glories- gone
With its green bills, like alters of the world
Lifting their offerings to their God
Its cold winds straying mid the forest asles
10 wake their thousand wind -harps--its Sc
rene
And holy sunsets hanging DER the west
Like banners from the battlements Of hea.
ven
And its still evenings, when the moonlit sea
Was ever throbbng, like the living heart
OF the great universe. Ay--these are now
But sounds and visions of the pust--the;l
deep,
Wild beauty has departed from the earth,
And they are gathered TO the embrace o
Death
Their solemn herald to eternity!
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12
9eftrreo Artitles,
THIpTy.FOURTu CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.

.. WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
SEvArE.--After the reading OF the journal,
the Message Of the President of the United
States was presented and read.
After tue reading of the message. Mr. Clay
ton made some remarks relative TO the treaty
of April l9th, 1850, in order TO show to the
people Of the United States the strength Of
the position assumed by this governme Mt re-
lative to Genital American affairs, and the
injustice Of the position taken by Great Bri-
tain with regard to the construction of that
treaty.
Hs agreed generally with all the President
had stated, and contrasted the pacific charac-
ter Of this country with the aggressive policy
always pursued by Great Britain, whether
the ground taken by the British government
regarding the construction of that treaty,
namely, that it was merely prospective in its
operation, and had no reference to the actual
occupation by that country Of the territory
in question. was the understanding Of the
government of the United States when the
treaty was made. Mr.. Clayton then being
Secretary of State.
Mr.. Clayton replied that it was an entire
ly new construction something Of which he
had never before heard He never dreamed
Of such construction being given 10 the
language of the treaty. Does any man sup
nose. Mr. Ilnvton said that in The nosspc-
sion of nv senses, entered into a treaty with
Great Britain 20 allow her to remain in pos.
session of III, whole Of This Istbmns merely
because she had been in possession of il and
then signed a treaty TO prohibit my own conn
trvmen from taking possession, leaving her
to remain undstnrbed? What motive conld
an American Senate have had in voting for
it Is it possible that any man can believe
for moment such n view wos in contemnlo.
tion by the negotiations, when it was agreed
that neither will occupv. colonize fortify or
exercise dominion in Central America, To
occupy, means first to take possession: and
secondly. to keep possession. Great Britain
agreed 10 do neither. Mr.. CLAYTON conclu.
ded by Offering IL resolution that the usual
number Of copies o. the message aud accom-
panving documents be printed, and l5.OOc
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
Flour, Feed and Provision store.
SEkSHOLTZ Il PETERY,

Broddcoy, Jet,ceen Market g. Blackberry SIS.
RESPECTFUbbY inform the public that
~ they have just received large and well
selected assortment Of choice Family Groceries.
consisting in part of Hams, shoulders, Mackerei.
Herring, White Fish, God Fish. Salt Preserved
Fruit. Pickles, Crackers, Cheese, Molasses. Rice,
Sugar. Coffee, (green, toasted and ground,) Inn
perial. Young Hyson. Gunpowder and Black
Teas, Cedar-ware, Stonc-ware, Soaps, brushes
plow and wash lines, bcots and shoes, tobacco.
segars, &c, together with every article usually
found in FIRST class Grocery Store, all of which
will be sold at the lowest prices either for cash or
country produce. We also keep on hand choice
Liquors, Port, Lisbon, &c. Porter, Ale, beer,
sorsaparilla, DC. We are also prepared to sup
ply the citizens with fresh bread twist, rolls pies
pretze,s and cakes of every kind.
II. d. The highest cash prices will I've paid for
butter and eggs, corn, oats. rye and wheat
Sunhury, July z, lS55.--
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12
GENUINE HONEY: sUAP.

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II * mild cmoliient ,sSkdkzSA 49,
properties Of this Soap. 33yS6 5A =.
renders it especially de- .,S68 8Sssst{{A Ss{ a..
serving place on every AZ sz<<stSs5S
toilet. For chapped hands, ..a,ss.....s...1lEs&
and various diseases of E92.szSB
the skin. it is unequaled-Each cake is stamped
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Philadelphia. No other is Genuine.
Improved Chemical Olive Soap,
Warranted to Wash in hard, soft or salt water.
This soap has powerful cleansing properties,
which readily remove Oil, Paint, Dirt &c, from
every desc ipton Of goods without injury to them.
For all domestic purposes it is superior 10 any
other soap in use, and 20 per rent. cheaper than
the common rosin soap. Each bar is stamped.
WILLIAM CONWAY,
lGs South Second street, Philadelphia.
Manufacturer Of Fancy and Staple Soaps, sperm,
stcarne and tsllow candles. importer and dealer
III sal soda, soda ash, rosin, &c.
Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Phila. August 25, ls55.-tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12

We remember being at a conference meet
ing once in Yankee land, when one of the
deacons came around asking the people if
they wanted salvation.
Near US sat butchers boy, nineteen years
old, about as amenable 70 salvation rs lamb
in his hands would be TO mercy.
"Do you want salvation 7" said the deacon
looking into his face.
mo, darn year, want Sal Skinner, and
the sexton won't let me take her out itl
meetns over"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-01-12

MANUFACTURE OF PAPER.-There are in
the United States $50 paper mills in actual
operation, having 5000 engines, and prodl-
cling in the year 250,0O000O pounds Of paper,
which is worth at ten cents per To-, $4,000
600. To produce this quantity of paper,
4O5, 100000 pounds Of rags are redured, 1
pounds OF rags being necessary TO make one
pound Of paper. The value Of these rags at
four cents per pound, is SlG,200000.