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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
Letter from Mr.. FILLMORE


The following letter written By Mr..
Fillmore to Henry Clay ia 1874, expresses
in its concluding passage sentiment which
will find tardy response from the mass of
the voters in the Union. The letter was
penned, not with view to reach the PUB.
lie eye, but for private perusal, and hence
we must conclude that it expresses the
true opinions of the writer. God save
The country, for il is evident the PEOPLE
WILL NOTw Mr.. Fillmore here ex-
pliclt!y declares that the people are NOT
CAPABLEOF SELF. GOVERNMENT
because he was not elected as Governor
of New York, and Henry Clay was de-
fested for the Presidency in 1874! Truly
this is an exhibit to be made bv man who
is now seeking the sutTrages of that same
people who he IL years ago declared were
not capable of self-gevernment!
MR.. FILLMORE TO MR.. CLAY.
BUFFALO. Nov. IA, 1874.
My Dear Sir: have thought for three
or four day that I would write you, but
really l am unnamed. have no cour-
age or resolution. All is gone. The last
hope, which hung first upon the city Of
New York and then upon Virginia, is
finally disappointed and see nothing but
DIS mir dapictod uoou ovary oouut.co.o,
For myself | have no regrets. was
nominated (for Governor) much against
my will and though not insensib.e to the
pride of success, yet feel kind Of yellei
at being defeated. But not so for you or
the patton. Every consideration Of JUS
tice, every feeling of gratitude conspired
in the minds of honest men to insure your
election, and though always doubtful Of
my own success, could never doubt yours,
till the painful conviction was forced upon
me.
The Aboltionists and Foreign Catho--
lies have defeated us in this State. will
not trust myself to speak of the vile n.y.
poerisy of the leading Abolitlonls:s now.
Doubtless many acted honestly and igno-
rantly in what they did. But i: is clear
that Brney and his associates sold them
selves TO Locofocoism, and they viii
doubtless receive their reward.
Our opponents, by pointing to the Ma;
tive Americans and to Mr.. Frelinghuysen,
drove the Foreign Catholics from US and
defeated us in this State.
But 1t IS vain to look at the causes bv
which this infamous result has been pro-
dueed. It is enough to say that all is
gone, and | must confess that nothing has
happened to shake my confidence in our
ability to sustain a free Government so
much as this. If with such issues and
such candidates as the national contest
presented, what may we not expecii A
cloud Of gloom hangs over the tuture.-
May God save the country, for it is eyi.
den, the people will not.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
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The Pendlctou Resolutions.

After careful reflection, cautious sd-
visement, aud considerable hesitation, we
have concluded to inser. in our columns The
resolutions adopted by a Democratic meet.
ing held in Pendleton ON the Srd inst
In The consideration Of the publication of
the resolutions, we have been placed ia
very delicate position. The res pect due
respectable portion Of the Democracy of
the District, and Their right 10 be heard
through the organs of the party, connicted
materially with our views of policy and
proprIety. When the circumstances Of
the case are considered, we think all must
be forced to the conclusion that il was
impolitic and ill-advised for the adoption
OF these resolutions; but the high charac-
ter OF the two gentlemen whose names are
associated with the official proceedings,
requires that consideration due them as
members Of the Democratic party.
II was well known throughout the Dis
!rict that the Stale Convention would ap-
point Electors tor the various counties and
districts III the State. PendIeton county
was represented in that Convention BY
JAS b. kee, the gentleman who presided
over the pendleton meeting. In the eau.
Gus which nominated Mr.. Harris, Mr..
kee cast the vote of has county for Mr..
Harris, and thus elected him Had not
Mr.. Kee the same knowledge Of Mr.. Har-
ris's capacity then that be has now It is
of capacity alone that these resolutions
complain. What new light has shone out,
which has opened the eyes of the PEN
dleton del-gate' Mr.. Harris was not oul
choice. There ale several men in the
District whom we preferred to HIM. We
opposed his nomination earnestly, boldly
and honestly. He was elected, however,
and that By The vote of Pen1leton cast By
Mr.. kee-hence we had hoped that all
feeling of opposition would be smother
ed, aud that the party would tremendously
unite and go forth as one man in the ad :
vocacy and dissemination of the great prin-
ciples OF the patty. We dissent from the
policy of the Perdleton meeting, and pub
iish the resolutions in obedience to what
we conceive to be our duty as the con-
ductor of a Democratic paper. to the gen
tlemen who composed the meeting These
views have been calmly and d,spassiona,e-
ly weighed. aud believing them just and
right. we, as candid and honest editor,
learlessly express them.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
Acquittal Of Cla yton Caldwell.

Clayton Caldwell, xho killed DR.. Rich.
ards, in Salem, Va. was acquitted on
Wednesday, the 3D. inst. after patient
hearing Of the entire evidence. The
cause of the murder was adultery OR the
part of Or. Richards and Caldwel's wife.
The result of this trial Is significant, as it
shows the tenor of public sentiment in
relation to the most sacred ties on earth.-
Cald we'll was justified, by jury Of his
peers, in taking the life Of the man who
had invaded the sanctity of home destroy
ed his peace and happiness, and blasted and
ruined the character OF his family.
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EeasOnable Employment.

For the information Of our contemporary
Of the Winchester Virginiah, who feels
livel. interest III the health, happiness,
and prosperity OF the citizens of our noun
tain city, we are prepared to state, that
the ice has disappeared from oar bills, and
that the sport usual to the winter months
that OF sliding on plsnks-has been sus-
pended. But the innocent sports incident
to the Spring season have commenced,
the "plumping" OF marbles having been
duly introduced oil last Friday (hangman's
day. on lawyers alley. by one tailor, one
editor, one physician and two lawy ers.-
Please inform the juveniles OF the hamlet
of Winchester, friend Bruce, that marbles
and kitehying, with an occasional game OF
''shin-your.sides," is the order Of the day.
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Hon MI. Keitt's Speech.

Mr.. Keitt, o. South Carolina one Of tn e
ablest as well as ore of the bravest of the
members of the present Congress, recently
delivered speech in the Capitol, in which
he took the position. precisely taken in
cur editorial of last week, under the cap
ton Of "GFave Responsibli,y-The Pres
idency." which was that the Nebraska
Bill will be the sole issue in the next
Presidential contest, and tina. S A. Doug
las or Franklin Pierce should be the man
the Democrats ought to nominate. This
position must necessarily be that in which
The Democratic party will be forced. Is
the South prepared for it? Are Southern
men ready 10 rally under common stan.
dard, and unite as one man, in resisting
the invasiops of a common enemy : The
Democratic is the only party sufficiently
to drive back the mad waves
IF Fanaticism which threaten the proper.
", the peace aid seccrity, not only of the
South, but of the entire Union. Let eve
ry man discharge his duty, and support
the Cincinnati nominees.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

WYTHEvILIE TELEGRAPH.-We have
the first number of the Wythevlle Tele-
graph, under its new regime. Mr.. jos.
w. CaldN ell young gentleman of fine
attainments, has purchased the interest of
Mr.. Thos. VIM, in the establishment,
and changed the political complexion OF
the paper from Know Nothing to Demo.
cratic. The Sentinel, the former demo-
cratic paper IN Wytheville, has been
merged in the Telegraph and hencefortn
the latter will be the only paper published
in the town. The new editor introduces
himself to his readers IN very graceful
anc sensible salutatory.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
L T. D. FAuLcoSER, Sec.

For the VindinatOr.
Messrs. Editors Permit us through the
medium of your columns. to call o2 DR..
VIM. X. Roberts, to announce himself o
candidate for Magistrate in the New
Hope district. We deem it entirely ua-
necessary to say anything in commenda.
ton of Dr.. Roberts. he is too well known
to the people Of this district, to make this
necessary. All we ask Of him IS to say he
will suffer himself to be run for the office.
We dread not the gerrymandering Of any
clique. By giving this prominent in
sertion in your paper you will much
oblige. MANY VOTERS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

THE CENTRAL RoAS.-The Company
having in charge the Interests Of the Cen
trail Road seems to increase its energies in
proportion TO the difficulties that surround
it. and, Notwithstanding the extraordinary
tightness OF the times, have determined
that their road shall be pushed forward to
completion. The road is to be completed
to point beyond Clifton Forge, nine miles
this side Bloomington, and all the ener-
gies of the Company are to be devotad to
he accomplishment of this resolve. THIS
exhibits degree Of liberality, and energy
under difficulties truly commendable.--
By June next another section. eight miles
in length, will be open this side OF Millbo-
rough, which will comp etc the road to
that place.-Irue Americqn.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

Destructive EIRx IN BALrIMoRE.-A des-
truc,ive fire occurred in Baltimore about
o'clock Sunday night. The Sun Of yesterday
says:
The fire broke on, ina building No. eos
BaitimeIe street, opposite Hanover, occupied
by M.ssrs, Carey, Howe & Co., wholesale
boot and shue dealers, and Nlessrs George A.
Wardsr & Co., wholesale hat dealers. The
building was fonr story brick with brown
stone iIoni, running back to MeClennan'e
alley, being one Of the most commodious ware
houses in that section.
The combus,ble material ofa pOriisa OF the
stock of Nessrs. Warder & Co. cauSea' the
flames to spread through the building with
great rapidly, and de6ed all efforts on the part
of the hremen, who were out in full strength,
and labored her IDEALLY 10 save the budding
Tho fire ragged with such terrific violence thai
in one hour this spacious building was mass
Of ruins, the side walls having fallen out.
The two lower stories wire occspied by
AIessrs. Carey, Howe & Co., and contained
stock estimated al about $50, 600, which was
entirely consumed. They have policies of
insurance in various city offices, which Will
cover their loss.
The two upper stories We're occupied hy
Messrs Warder & Co, They value their stock
at from 10000 to $4,000, oil which nothing
| could be saved. They are also fully insured N
city offices.
The building WAS owned by Mir Joseph
King, Jr, valued al $4,000, aud FULLY lnsu-
red in the Equitable Office.
Ii WINS abou, one hour from the discovery OF
the fire That large portion OF the immense
eastern wall Of tho building fell outward to The
ground, with.a tremendous crash, carrying
with il an extension OF the wholesale carpe,
warehouse of Messrs. Gable, MeDowel & Co,
III which were deposited the niosl valuable
portion Of THEN stock, the whole being valued
at 100000
The total loss is estimated at 100000 Ii
IL feared that one or more persons were killed
! BY the falling walls.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

& The "Mount Murphy' p. O., about
which our neighbor has gotten so happy
and SO witty, is new Post Office, and
was named after our contemporary oi the
New Markst Spirit" The Little Lew
els' post office was discontinued because
it was not on the .graded road" ever
which the mail passes. So the "best laid
schemes of mice and men," &c. Our
neighbor will have 10 plead guilty "
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

Mr.. FILLMORE & THE CoMpRoMIsE.-
The advocates Of MIR. Fillmore claim much
credit for him, because he approved as
President the Compromise measures. Has
not Nj. Bolts stated since the Philadelphia
Convention, that it was a fact that at one
time Mr.. Fillmore had determined to We
to these very measures, and that it was
with difficulty, he was persuaded TO sign
them? Wehave SO heard from,good author
jIy. We ask the Enquirer and Examiner to
call Mr.. Bolts attention to this MATTER
The information comes so direct, that, we
are forced to believe 1t. AT any rate let
US have the facts.-Lynchburg Republican.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
The Reviews.

We publish IN to-day's paper the pro-
spectus ofScott s. Cos reprint ofthe Quar-
terly Reviews, &c. We have SO frequent
" alluded to these works, that it is useless
for us to do more now than call attention
to the advertisement. No one who Is
at all fond OF literature should be without
these invaluable works. They are mir-
Tor of thsspo!itical. and the literary world
and convey information no where else to
be found.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
o. We understand that members Of the

o. We understand that members Of the
Democratic party in various portions Of the
county, complain because they were not
published ss delegates to the Harrisonburg
Convention. If such persons are really
desirous of going to tina, convention. they
can do so, as the resolution provides that
any democrat from the county who may
be IN Harrisonburg at the time, may act
If this is not their wish, and they merely
complain because their names were not
in the paper, then we have nothing further
to say. All could not be appointed -
Some had to be omitted. The junior edi-
tor Of this paper had nothing to do with
the meeting. He was not in it, but at the
time il was in session he was attending to
other business.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

Party, we are glad to say bad nothing
TO do with this election Corporation
election. True american.
e. This speaks volumes for the Demo-
cratic party. The Democrats have a ma
jori,y of votes in the Corporation. but
they refused 10 make the issue party
Why don't the True American advocate
similar course in reference to the Com
monwsalth's Attorney in this county p
The one 10 as much political as the other.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

e The Democrats have carried the
municipal election in Annapolis, Nd
Last Spring the Know Nothings carried
it by over 100 majority. Straws show
which way the wind blows
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

ELECTION IN PosTskouTH.-The election in
Portsmouth Saturday. for Mayor resulted as
follows: Dr. He lges (Dem Sal. Mr. White
(Amer) %lS. Hodges majority 1873 Last
year the Au.erl7sn ticket prev allied by l23
wessrty.
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District Convention.

The delegates appointed by the coun-
ties composing this Electoral District. win
o. Harrisonburg on Thursday next,
~ purpose of appointing two dele
gateSs4nd two alternates to represent the
District in the Cincinnati Convention
We take this occasion now to express the
hope that no declaration of preference
will be made for either Of the distinRlished
gentlemen whose names have been men,
toned ia connection with the Presidency.
Ne trust that the District Convention viii
eonfne its action alone to the appointment.
Of delegates, uuinstructed. Let men Of tried
integrity and known patriotism be APP
pointed--men whom the district can trust
and confiae inland who will not mis-.
represent the Democratic sentiment of the
party. In our opinion, tho fate of the
Union itself depends upon the action Of
the CiLe,npati Convention, and men should
be sent there deeply impressed with the
heavy responsibility attached to their po-
sition.
We trust as large delegation as can
conveniently attend, will 60 to Harrison.
burg on mex. Thursday from this county.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12
Corporation Election.


The election for Mayor. Sergeant, and
Counclmen. Of the town of Staunt on,
came off on last Wednesday. and resulted
u follows:
n. x Trout--Maysr.
VIM. Cfaig-Sergeani.
Councilmen.-M. G. Hartman. dem, $50
votes; James A. McClung, old line wing,
l4S; Henderson NJ. Bell, old line whig,
1856; S. NJ. Yost, democrat, 1888, B. f.
Points. dem.. 1870, E, M. Taylor, old line
vhig, 1877; John Brsndeburg, dem, 1ls
Geo. M. Cochran, old line wing, I03 j;
John B. Scherer dem, 80; W. G. Ster-
rstt. old hne whig Sc; Z. NJ. Gushing,
old line whig, 81. Messrs Scherer, Ster-
rett and Cushing are new MEMBERSHIP
others were oil in the old council. There
wM but little excitement in the election
and everything passed eff pleasantly,
The council organized on Thursday
and elected j. Brandeburg Recorder, w.
@. Sterreit LIST Alderman M. G. Hartman
ID; Jas. 4. McClung Sd; S Nj. Yost 4th,
u. nj. Gushing 5th, and John 3. Schere,
9th.
WIN. H. Hartman, Chamberlain.
Street Commissioners. &c. Al. Cochran
Jas. A. McCiung and Geo. E. Price.
Finance COMMITTEES. ID. Bell, jaime
Y. Patterson and S. NJ. Yost.
Safety Committee. --E. M. Cushia2
J,ha q, Svh-r.r, and Thos. {. Burwel
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

THE SECOND DIsTRicr.-We have in.
adveitently kept under our announcement
head the name of A. II. Fisher for Con-
stable IN the Second District. Mr.. r.
authorized US. several weeks since, to
Withdraw his name. but through mistake,
we did not do it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

We learn from the Lexington Star,
that Alex. Holmes, of Rockbridge, COM
mittea suicide on Monday las. by cutting
his throat. When found, he was lifeless
corpse.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

o. Henry A. Wise, IT,. son Of Gov
Wise, is about to be ordained as an Epis-
eopsl Minister.
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Gz- The Washington Sentinel has hoist

Us Tie W ashIngtOn OeNtIntI mas hulst-
ed The Buchanan flag. Its rabd course,
and the headstrong and indiscree, advo-
caey of Mr.. Buchanan BY the pennsyl-
vsnian, will do more harm than good
MIR. 3 may we'll exclsim-saye me from
mv friends.
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$4,000

This, Captain A. A. Humphreys, OF the To-
biographies Engineers, in communication 10
the Secretary Of War, Mr.. Davis, SAYS, is a.
near an approach as he can nuke TO the cost;
and the committee sees that il is not ohf for
the maps bu, Tor panoramic rieps-not only or
the maps OF those who were detailed 10 nuke
the survey, bat for the maps OF others, | ss-
lieve, who have made surveys OH their own uc-
count.
Now, Mr.. chairman, have said all ,ha, |
intended to say. merely desired To place INV.
sell on The record in reeaid TO his Senate amend.
ment, 10 show iha, am Opposed to this whsls
expenditure of msney, and 10 demonstrate.
as Tar as can BY my actisn, that am for en-
deavoIlng 10 curlail the expenditures Of the Gov
eminent III connection with its printing and
publishing, which have run up to an enormous
amount.
: Bat those gentlemen say we must publish
those things Tor the purpose Of giving inisrms.
lion. Now, for distribution in my district, Of
fifteen thousand voters, get iorty copies Of this
book Eimagine that will others here there il
larger voting population in their dist Iic,s
than there is my district; and yet You &c,
small number 10 give here and there; and When
YOU distribute them you are annoyed with let.
tells from ten 10 twenty times the Der Of
persons who can be supplied with copies
II we believe that We ought to furnish 10 tho
public the information contained in .his re-
port, why should We not furnish copies to all
who are Interested in contributing the means
10 sustain this Government, SO that they may
have the knowledge which is communicated 10
The more favored ? My own notion abou, i, 10,
that we had better cu.ail the expense. and have
an end Of such expenditures. Let us see whe,h-
er we cannot bring this matter within legiti-
male limits. 1t has grown up largely ever
since have been here in Congress ;and shall
no. undertake 10 say, as the gentleman fross
Ohio dill, :hat II began here with the majority
in the last Congress. 1t began here tsioIs thai.
And let me tell the gentleman from Ohio that.
so far as he is concerned.l think hs did as
much to lasted on the Government expenditure
on this subject as any other man in Congress.
|, was done BY neither party here. II was done
by a combination ofbolh parties; for there were
always some OF both who resisted the expen-
di,ure Of money. hope, therefore, that this
expenditure will no, be approved, and tina, the
committee will disagree with the Senate in The
amendment.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-12

Lin OH That ground. 1t was this infdeli-
ty-this trick which produced that article.
Democrats were deceived, and il was Of
this we complained. AS to Mr.. Wilson
having been called out by Democrats, there
is no. the shadow OF foundation for the
charge. Mr.. Wilson did not come out as
a party man. and indeed we were some
what surprised " hen the announcement
was made that he had determined 10 run
for the office. As 10 the toast drank to
Col. HaFman, and his speech in response
thereto, there il great injustice done him
by "Old Hickory" The toast wa. pro-
posed without Col. Harman's knowledge.
He replied without reference 10 its sem
timent. nor has he or any of his friends,
to our knowledge. claimed his election as
party triumph. AS 10 Col. H. having
stumped the county in favor of Wise,
there Is not particle of doubt He was
appointed Senatorial Elector BY the State
Convention, and in the discharge of his
duties as such in a State po!itica! canrsss.
he met frequently and successfully the
speakers Of the opposition party. Col
II. isa democratic firm unfinchine
democrat, and always has been-but how
does that effect his qualifications for the
Office Of Commonwealth Attorney -
Would not "Old Hickory" have q con-
tempt for man who had political senti
ments and was afraid to declare them in ,
Potatcsl csr'ea, for fear Of ls.ipg a vot,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-21
UNITED STATES coURT of CLAIMS

rAR D.--The Undersigned, JOHN G.
~ DEvERtUX, of New York city, and NJ.
THOMPSON, Of Washington ID G.. Attorneys aud
Counseurs-at-Iaw associated for the legal prtr.
cction of claims for creditors Of Government in the
Court Of Claims
They will crroperate in immedi te and careful al
t-uton To busi ess mttiprs at Was' rgton, which
NAV be inirust~d to- Their ere bv gentlemen of III,
pro- ssion and claimants in h city Of New York, oi
els " b, r. Ia any part ofihe Union.
1ney mny be corsuted ~ any nule, personally oi
bv letter, eth at New York or Washington Par
ticular Information TO claims which have been ~
any me before Congress or Departments ran b,
furnished at once. upon application bv the purtes
interested. JOHN C. DEVEREUX,
No 80, Broadway,
Corner Of Wall street New York City
NJ. THOMPSON.
Wash lgton City.
N. p. J. c. Devereux is COMMISSIONS Of the
Court of Cluirns feb % diff