Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-01-19


mine to carry out the tenet of the London
Times, the echo Of Lord Palnerston, by
declaring war against the United States
We depfecatc war, but we never concede
to England. or any other government any
such presumption as TO effect us Ightingly
BY the whims Of her Ministry on grave
questions Of State policy, in which the iu-
terests of the United States are concerned.
No, Messrs. Editors, we 60 for justice to
all nations, and to the United States in
particular; and, presuming that the peo-
pie Of the country entertain pretty gene
rally the same sentiment in reference to
the arrogance Of the British Ministry, l
repeat, that, there are grave questions at
issue between the two governments, and
we regret there is not a full Congress ready
for the emergency, that is near at hand
But, the next election will cure much of
the defect, that now reisns in the lower
House Of Congress.
The Senate and House on yesterday.
both adjourned over to-day, being the ever
memorable 9Th of January-the day in
which British arrogance and boast receiv.
ed severe castigatou from the brave
troops under Gen. Andrew Jackson on the
plains below the city Of New Orleans in
the gear 1915. The old soldiers of the
war OF 1912 are now IN session in this city,
and will parade to-day, as we'll as pay
their respects to the President Of the Uni
ted States.
The Central Committee OF the National
Democratic party, meet in this city to-day
at 70 M, 10 determine upon the day when
the National Democratic Convention shall
assemble at Cincinnati, OHIO. TO nominate. a
President and Vice President from among
the fdistinq ished met Of the Democratic
party, TO be voted into the Presidential
Office on the 4th of November, 1856 -
This meeting to-day, is therefore, very
important preliminary movement, and, we
hope harmony will prevail, so that there
will be no difference OF opinion as to the
meeting Of the Convention. We have
heard several days suggested, and shall
not be surprised, if the 4lh Monday Of
June (23d) should be the day agreed upon.
The duties Of the delegates who are to
assemble at Cincinnati will be very impor-
tant to the we'll being and success Of the
Democratic party at the next e'ectlon.-
And where there is such galaxy OF talent
and political experience 10 make selec-
ton from. for the Democratic file.lsaders
in the contest, we shall bope that public
virtue shall be the guide by which the Sc
lection will BIZ made. All cur leading
men aim 10 advance the public good and
in protection OF the Constitution and the
rights Of The States collectively aud indi-
vidually. In truth. the decision 10 be
made at Cincinnati, will be a contest
among friends and gentlemen of the same
Tar,y and the sane rInciples,-hence we
shall expect that, after duly balancing the
claims OF all the good snd leading men Of
the party. unanmous nomination will
be ,he result OF their elaboration at Gin
clnnati. Virginia will present the name
Of the talented r. nj. T. Hunter, for the
consideration of the members OF the Con-
veption, and, believing that in presenting
his name, he has claims Of the first magni-
tude in point Of talent and judgment, with
much experience in public life OF long
and faithful service. We commend him ia
the favorable consideration Of all the -
gates in the union Of States that SHAH as
sem3le at Cincinnati, TO put forth the name
of the candidate tor the democratic patty
at the coming contest.
The Democratic members in the lower
House Of Congress, held caucus last eve-
ming, aud have determined to adhere to
the nomination Of Mr.. Richardson. in ali
future votings III the House Also, not TO
give their votes for any more adjournments
until Speaker shall be elected. This
decision throws the whole responsibility
of want of organization on the black re-
publicans and The Know Nothings, as they
constitute large majority OF the members
Of the 34th lower House of Congress.
Your obi. serv't.,
JOHN JONES,
of the War Office.