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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
The Personal Liberty Law.

Governor Gardner recommended repeal Of
so much OF Tho personal liberty law as was un-
institutional, but did not name the portions OF
IT he deemed TO De such. His recommendation
was referred 10 committee o: sixteen; and after
good hundred days session, The committed re,
ported Yesterday. 4
First, Mr Briggs, of the dominant party sub
United The report Of The majority, who recon-
mended an act to repea! SIX sections of the law;
mobilization OF otter sections, but which re-
talns the principle of The law. -Four ot the
committee recommended thai the opinion of
the supfeme couri be Obtained as 10 the pon. of
The copstlluloHaHty Of the law Thus far we
have the action of the know nothings aud le-
publicans.
The Democrats and Wings on lie committee
have united IN Il report, recommending a re-
peal OF the act. The report would fill several
| columns OF our paper. II goes fully into the
constitutional questions connected with The re-,
elamalion OF fugitive slaves; it cites al much
length the decisions OF the supreme court; it
brings the Massachusetts of 1899 and 1888 10
ibe bar and makes her Judge and condemn thu
Massachusetts OF 1850 ; in both of which wears
OF 1893 and 1888 she denied the nulIilyinr
power claimed ior her in 1856; I considers the
the legislation oitheState fiorn 1888 downwards:
and IN we'll put, compact, sound terms il con-
cindes by arranging the act OF 1855 as uNcoN-
sTITUrioNAi. The report is able, and reflects
great credit on lis author, Charles Hale ESQ.,
1t is signed also by Senator Brown, Stephen
lihon, and Mr.. Jones OF Reading.
This report strikes "aoains the theory of the
whole act" Let ii be hoped for The credit of
this common wealth, for the sake of It's honor,
It's character as public faith keeping state, 70,
the duty il owes 10 the Union. that there will
be enough patriotism and good sense among
the members, to rise supetor 10 patty, TO pay
DO regard TO the love Governor Gardner has for
poilons OF the existing law, or 10 the miucing,
or dow might skirting OF PORTIONS of The commit.
tee; but tina. they will follow the lead of the
democratic and wing members,and wipe Out the
whole OF This ahominable law from the statute
book. Boston Post
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
The Old Line Wings Of Virginia,

The old line Wigs oc Virginia, like
their brethren throughout the South, cam
not be werdled or deceiy ed into support
Of the Philadelphia nominations. The
Alexandra Sentinel says.
IA day or two since, we were in con =
versation with one OF the most prominent
old Hne Wings in ,hr Northern Neck Of
Virginia. Wing. par ercelience--a dele
gate from that quarter of the State in the
National " hig Convention, and who stood
By Mr., Fillmore until his nomination for
the Presidency became aquesrion of I'M
possibiity--w no tells US that whilst he
cultivates for Nr Fillmore individually
the highest resrect, he cannot sustain the
nomination of the Philadelphia Conven-
ton.
"Unembarrasssd SOW BY party allegi-
ance, Ee is prepared to act with that par
ty which shall indicate most c,nservaiism,
devotion TO the Union, aud determination
to insis, upon es conceded all the eons,ilu-
uonaIrighls Of tie South, with the power
to make good their resolves.
THAT party, Of all living parties, is in
dispuably the great Democratic orgauiza
tioa of the county,"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26

FATAL AFFRAY AND SuIcipE.-An ARA.
occurred oh Saturday evening last, at Har.
per's Ferry, between John Allison, a Young
nan aged about II years, and Joshua Eu-
gle, 80 or 40 years Of age. Ii appears that
during the afternoon of Saturday, words
had passed between them, aud a, dark on
that evening, Allison struck Engle with
seven pound weight, which caused his
death in about so hours.
On Sunday, Allison was arrested and
lodged in jail in Charlestown. But few
moments had elapsed, ere Allison, yet flusl,
with excitement, shot himself through the
head with pistol which he had conceal
ed upon his person, causing instant death.
Thus ended this horrible tragedy, which
may be looked upon by all as a fearful ar-
gument against the insidious wiles of i'll
temperance. Free Press.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26

MADcAr Boys. To be born TO be fee
bic infant. is an ordeal through which all
mu,t pass. TO be boy, is an absolute pre-
requisite to manhood-~and boys will be
boys, LET old and Use people say wha!
they will. They will feel, and think ard
ac, like boys They will skate on the ice,
ride dpwn'kills, be frivolous and jolly, play
all sorts of antics, which to The sobiirty OF
age. will look Ike folly. But what oil
ihdt' Who would cloihe boy hood with
the dignity, invest ii with the gravity, or
endow il with the wisdom of the finished
man? To do so would be to rob life of its
brightness and glory-takeaway It's spring
time---!o plumber il OF its howers-to ST.
Irnce the voice Of gladness-to still the M =
sic offs singing birds, and TO Danish its
ovelest sunshine.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
TnA prrsNacf-

TIE New York journal Of Commerce,
abiding TO The great accessions to the Dem.
ocra,ic party, as evidenced in the recent
elections in the North and South, uses the
following encouraging language:
"The immense gain. Of the Democrats
IN our large cities and towns, and IN those
States where elections have been held this
spring, although opposed BY combination
of the Know \ olh,ngs. Republicans and
Aboitiogists, show very clearly which
way the wind blows. a yeaI ago. III each
Of the States alluded to-viz: New Ham o.
>tift' Rhode Island and Conference.-The
Democrats were defeated by an over-
wheimag MINORITY. This year the cons
binal.on against them has been more ex.
teasive and complete than before, yet in
each they press very closely upon the heel,
Of their opponents. Unit last year. there
had long been all abolition Or free sol par
", which neither sided with the Demo-
Gratis nor " hies. But, at the last two
elections, they have fraternized lovingly
with The other opponents of the Drmocra-
cy ; and the consequence is, th't although
the Democrats, in each oil the States men
toned, polled vote nearly, if not quite,
Unprecedented, they ale still slightly IN a
minority. But they how see the full
strength of thel: enemy, and the amount
OF the work to be dore. All that re Mains
isto DO 1T. And the opportunity is
near"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
Decidedly Rich.

| There ore two gentlemen in Lexington
Mo-, named "Wm. Anderson one a oun.
lawyer, strong locofoco, and something
Of a politician the other Jolly old chap
an auc.Ioneer, famllarly known as "O!t
Bill" A short time since a writer in the
antiaBenton organ at Jefferson City, pro-
posed "INm. Anderson, Eeq.," Of Lexng.
ton, (meanihg the young gentleman, Qol
Congress. "Old Biz takes the oompli-
men. to himself, and thus writes in the
Lexington Citizen.
! eSiR: A writer in the Jefferson Exam.
liner. having looked aboat HIM for a suita-
ble candidate for the next Congress, has
Recommended to the people of the district
William Anderson, Esq, of lexington
| |, sir, am the oldest settler of that name
in Lafayette county. am the only gem
tleman in Lexington oil that name. that ev-
er held the office of Magistrate, and am
therefore, the only one who has any just
claims to the title of Esquire; and, there
fore, being clearly identified as the gentle
h,an first choice for Congress. Take :his
Iaarly opportunity to inform.tbe Democra-
Icy of the district that they are barking up
n "IoHS tVC' hho"t uPoi tHC sSO'C VI
merit, deserve great DEAL from the Dem.
ocracy, and do n OF believe that they could
do better than elect me. | have aspired to
several offices in Lexington and Lafayette
county, apd was always elected. and up
here in small city am considered $50 me
pumpkins )" but like Gen. Pierce, some
Of my friends think that when | should be
spread over whole congressional district.
81 Should be awful Thin" am, sir, fully
aware of my ability, aid very thankful to
friends who are anxious to testify their con-
fdeace in my capacity and integrity and
also to give more enlarged proof Of their
'appfa baton of my past services in very
humble stations, but r!itst for reasons en-
tirey personal 10 myself, decline the honor.
prize tbr CON !iment more highly from
.it fact thatI having been always Wing
am now selected BY 0enocrats-and when
the OLE Wing party wen; the way o; Wa.d S
ducks, and the Democrats after them, |
marched over, horse, foot and dragons,
INTO the ranks OF the dark lan.ern" bows
know this will make but little difference
with the Democracy, so am not called a
"Know- n othing." Hoping that the De-
mocracy may not unite on d worse man,
and knowing they will not be able TO iird
a better one, must assare them that my
own private affairs require my attention at
home. Respectfully,
WM. ANDERSON ESQ.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
Politeness in Men and 4ycr1en.

Politeness in Men and Eycrten.
A Cincinnati Editor max es the following
revelations Of comparative poli.eness OF the
sex u that locality 1888.
Not long since we had occasion to ride
eS TWAS after dark, and the omni bus
Stated eff nearly filed with men. Soon
IL stopped, and woman opened the door:
instshily there was move among the meG,
they crowded together. and a seat was
furnished the l,df. After proceeding
square Q. two further, another lady wish
ed to get in and an additional squeeze
was made. and che was accommodated with
with aseat. A similar application was
again soon made, and gentleman instantly
gave up his seat, ard got on top. Another
tooa f3Iowed, aud another gentleman
did likewise. Repeated instances like
this occurred, and the gentlemen, b.
crow dug together. holding market bas-
keis and children, accoT odated every lady
applicant, ill we counted inside, men, wo-
u'an and Children, nearly 20 persons.-
Then the number began to diminish men
and children got cut, and the omrib,is was
decenty fitted with women, there being
but two men inside, and they at!he further
end, completely backed IN by market bass
ke;s. And now woman opened the door ;
no. lady Stirred. Cant [ have seat ~
modest, asked the applicant. Il should
like TO see where you d SIT, said one lady.
ID out you see this bus is full - iaid an
other. "lau cant stand" said third
20 ean walk replied the spunky applicant,
| sian}tnng the hoor, and OF she walked.
F., New had Tie omnibus been as full Of
men as It was OF women, that lady would
! have been furnished seat without muir
mur But it is not only in the omnibus
tina; men show their superior pohieness
! over women. In a rainy day, If we meet
Two men abreast on crossing, one Instant
| ly steps behind the other aud gives you a
passway. Bit if sou meet two ladies ten
chance, to one you have TO step in the mud.
In crowded church men will squeeze to.
gather 10 accommodate another man
but ladies will spread Themselves out so
that three or four VI ouid fill pew and not
an inch Will they move TO accommodate
one Of their own sex, So in railroad cars,
and in other pl ,ces where men and women
copgrega,e. and where the tlue-disposi-
ton is instne:ively shown. We state these
as general cases. There are exceptions Of
course; but we merely wish to draw alten-
ton to the general fact, that while aman's
rudeness to a woman is so rare as to attract
notice when j, occurs, the ruden ess of a
woman towards a woman, is SO common
as TO be considered matter of course
/ If, among other woman rights, which
some ladies are nov striving to obtain
they Will engrAf. the right TO be alway.
courteous to each other. we men will take
,alc Of ourselves aud them too-God bIes,
Elm. With all their faults We love then
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26

Times in New YoRK.-April if
The Baltic's news has been the theme of
general conversation all the aite;noon.-
The Proclamation of Peace is considered
great event in Wall street, and the stock
market, as might be expected, has expe.
ricnced ell advance The cotton brokers,
too, are in good spirits, and anticipating a
new impetus to business i'll tile tnanriiac-
turing districts abroad are making strong
calculations on high prices.
The City Councils have appropriated
$1,000 for the purpose Of dei'aying the
expenses of public reception for Hon.
James Buchanan. Resolutions have also
boon adopted, extending to him the hos
pitalties of the city. in advance. The
arrangements made by the Democratic
Committee. to te same end, heretofore
alluded 10. remain unal;efed.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26

The New York Herald says that the
Rev. Mark Grafton, in speech in Salem,
Massachusetts,. on the 18th inst. commen-
ted severely upon suggestion that by the
introduction of Africans 20 this country as
slavrs,some Citizen become Christians and
secured the salvation their ofsouls He said,
'If thrte is no better way than this water
passage in the hole of Baltimore clipper"
giving emphasis TO his words by the
stamp OF his foot and the gesture of his
hand--eI couid rather go 10 heHi' {At
this, Father Taylor let IN a VOID, and a
sensation was created all over the housel
--ttalmost ! almost !" cled out the speaker
raising his voice" almos, % would rath
er 90 TO hell than be saved that way His
qualification set the. brethren mole at rest,
aud he went on with lis speech.
sneh developments as these ought to
open the eyes of any real. religious per-
sons who are Involved in the Abolition
movement Itleads straight to ;ul;dehty
St. Paul thus addresses Chils,ian bondsmen:
AIT thou called being a servant. care not
for it. This preacher of AbolitIonism
says: Better 70 go TO he'll flee. than 20
Heaven bond
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
" Old Line Wings

| r. A. Upton, Esq, not long since the
Wing standard bearer in the Ord Congress
slonal District OF io,iisiana, and Robert
Woodbridge, Esq. the Secretary of the last
Wing National Convention Of the United
States, have come out publicly in support
of the great National Democratic party OF
the Union. for The following pat,iot,c reA-
sons clearly and powerfully set forth, in d
letter of Mr.. Upton, addressed to Mr..
Wooldridge:
The results ofthe recent elections through
out .he country, particularly in the South,
the pretended organization Of the Nation
al House Of representatives., the entire
absence of any feature OF nationality in the
American party, its coalition with Black
Republicaism in the North and West, ITS
want of permanency in its promulgated
platforms but above all It's coalition with
Aboli,ionism in the non. sla.ehoIding States
all combine TO lead me To the belief that
the South can place no reliance upon this
party in the hour of danger. You say tru.
ly. that the issue presented TO the people
at the next Presidential election, is no less
one ethan the preservation and perpeiu-
alton of the American Union aud upon
this issue. it seems to me every true friend
Of the South and the Union, will be found
in the ranks; and advocating the principles
OF that party that possess nationality
large enough TO defend the great principles
OF the American Constitution, and to per-
petuate the existence Of the American Union
that will coneede to every portion OF the
country, the guaranteed rights OF ALL with.
out diminution.
Entertaining these views, and with all old
issues either settled or forgotten. believing
by such a course the interests and righs Of
the South, and the whole country, will be
best co.'s ~ d, shall be found heartily :
operating with the Democratic party in the
election of any national candidate whom
they may present TO the American people
for the Presidency at the approaching Gin.
cinnati Convection.
Confined by no narrow views, but look.
ing beyond our own State and beyond the
South. to the whole Union, ! thlnk the in
terests of the country will be best protect
ed and the Union more surely preserved,
by the elevation to the Presidency of a
sound, conservative national Democrat and
so believing. shall DO whatever may to
attain this end.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
A Million and a Half Of Charity,

We notice by the reports Of what are
termed The Religious Societies. !" which
are about to hold their annual Qualifications
in tits city, that during the past year over
Sixteen Hundred thousand Dollars have
been collected by the various associations.
for converting the heatheu, abolishing sla.
very. spreading the gospel, distributing
tracts, ameiioratlng the Jews, healing rot
ten morals, &c, &c. Now, if all this vast
sum, sucked from the religIously charitable
in small driblets, or drawn from the peck
cts Of the p,cusly ostentaiious in larger
Jumps has really been appropriated to the
alienation of human want, suffering and
sin. it would be matter Of public rej Ole
ing and commendation. But we fear that
large per cehtage OF this magnificent ''col,
lection" has been expended upon rents,
salaries, mileage, &c, &C., of the sleek
and ccmblacent bflicials-the self-cons,itu-
ted beggars and almoners Of the charities
of the community, and that but small
portion of the funds reported has ever
reached the mouths of the hungry, the
backs Of the naked, or the wounds and
bruises of .Ae dying Real chari,y--the
charity urged by Jesus Chrlst, begins al
home---extehds first TO the neediest next
heighbor; aud then videns as meas viii
allow, TO the wants and necessities of those
who arpeal to our eyes, as well as to oul
hearts. as the bleeding wounds of the way
side sufferer appealed to the passing Sa-
maritan.-N. T. Mirror.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26
Animal M1gratiCn.

The carrier pigeon has, says a magazine
writer, tol many generations, shown some
thing like monopoly of this prodigious
inspiration Of geographical knowledge
It has been supposed that the eye of this
distinct sight as To enable it to discern
small objects at distance Of fifty miles,
whieh is contrary to the laws Of optics,
and clearly Impossible. Again, the con-
Yex of the eye of the bee is so great that
it must eYidertly be near.sishted. as
doubtless is requisite for the work it has to
do. Yet bees will take an excursion Of
five, six, OF eight miles, and return TO tbeil
hive 'ere set Of sun" In short, this
faculty exists in. SO many animals, and is
so curIous!y and marvello;isly developed
on special occasions, that DR.. Good has
expressed a suspicion of the existence of a
sixth sense in certain animal tribes. His
theory, however, is not confirmed by anat-
oml, although ii is not impossible. as this
naturalis: elsewhere suggests. that, some
moe ifcation of the sense of smell may
guide some animals on certain OCCASIONS
May not locality, combined with memory
OF oDlecsi AN ofSfh iaise III the cthhiuih
of all birds oil flight, be the cause Of uner-
ring precision with which they direct their
course TO distant pcipts' |: has been sug-
gested that notifications of the magnetic
currents. which like rivers in the ocean
flow through the almosphere-negatively
from east to west--may direct them TO the
most appropriate places fer food and lncu-
baton. Whatever the cause, speculation
will hardly explain il. II is, no doubt, in
itself simple as any other of the laws o
nature but, until experienced will seen
to man a complex problem. Standby Dis
n0,rn
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-04-26

Destructive FIRE IN BosTos.-The.
Gerish market building, al the junction OF
Portland and Sunbury streets, IN the North
end was entirely destroyed by fire Sunday
afternoon
1t was large brick structure, SIX stories
high, and was occupied-the lower floor
as domestic market, the second only as
the Faneuil Hall market. The upper sto.
ries were occupied by Messrs. Sanbetii,
Carter O. Bazin, book publishers, who en-
ployed sixty hands, and whose loss is $40, i.
900; Bernard g. Dillingham;, furniture
manufacturers; A. G. NJ. Lane, piano for.
tie makers, Mrs. Ballet sewing machines;
Boyce Shore & Co., painters and others.
Geo. w. Gerish was the principal owner
of the building. The loss is about $3.50.
600. one-half Of which is covered BY in
surance. The falling walls crushed two
adjoining buildings. The steam fire en-
CINE was tried at this fire and proved yer,
efficient.
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rress In the oiden Time

We heat often of remarks by cultivated
Foreigners. on the wild extravaganza Of
American ladies III the matter OF dress.-
The wives and daughters o. merchants
in moderate circumstances, vie with ,ht
families OF mobiles and monarchs in Europe,
and Broadway and Washington streets sug.
nest "reminiscences of gala day at court.
Such exiiavagances is not only lrightfui
wrong upon the husbands purse, II is a
violation no less Of good taste and modesty
1t is well TO be reminded occasionally OF
the simplicity and economy of the early
DAYS of our republic. A writer IN Putt
nam for February says of the time OF
Washingto ton: ,y
"Clothing was very expensive; and
.bouei, made a matter Of more consequence
than now, as marking the distinctions OF
rank, still so sedulously maintained, it was
often difficult for persons Of much prefer"
lion to keep up the outward appearance
of een.iity. For this reason all apparel
was preserved with much care. have
seen specimens Of mendpg, piecing and
darning, in garments belonging to good
old families which would have command.
ed a premium from some Of our modern
industrial societies. The raiment pur-
chased for young womaD's bridal, was
worn by her in old age; aud young girls
of the household were glad to assume the
faded relics OF a grandmothtr's wardrobe.
Rich dresses, in those days, were consid-
cred Of sufficient importance 10 be mem
toned in wills and left as an inheritance,
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Sad Picture

| The Mrs. Howard 10 whom we alluded
in our last, was re arrested esterday morn
ing, only short time after her discharge
| from the watch house. She was found by
policeman in stable, of coi:rse, grossly
intoxicated. After being taken before
Justice Davis, she was sentenced to the
penitentiary fof thirty days as vagrant.
The history of this unfortunate creature
is melancholy ore. Some nav censure,
but we are disposed to pity her. Less than
year ago, she was living in New York
with her husband, who held position Of
honor and trust in one ofthe large mercan-
tile house in that city. She was admired
for her beauty and Intelligence, moved in
an exalted sphere. and was surrounded BY
friends and relatives, who respected and
loved her Last year htwas SEM upon COL
Letting tour, and she accompanied him. On
their way hither, the husband fell in with
a company of "confidence" or "patent
safe" men. and was induce d 10 join in
their nefa!ious business.
In this city his guilt became Known
He was arrested, convicted. and sentenced
to the State Prison at Auburn, for term
of years where he now remains. This
fact becoming known to her family and
friends, they at once dsowned her, leaving
her alone in the world, and surrounded BY
disgrace which her husband had brought
upou her. In her desperation she resort
ed to the wine cup, aud is Row poor,
dissolute, drunken wretch, cit only for pity
and compassion. Her trunks, which were
filled vita fine clothing end other articles,
are detained at a holel, as security for the
paymen; Of bills contracted by her husband.
Her iewery was long since left at pawn
brokt fs, and she is without friends, with
out a hone, without every thing that once
was hers. Lost, lost, lost
But she will not have lived in VAIN, il
hrr srd fate shall cause any who may be
tempted TO initiate her course, to curb th<ir
desperation and to restrain themselves
from evil. Such shpieck as hers, can
only be intended lot some wise purpose
If its moral is observed, then, indeed, is il
thrice territle:-Eufalo Courier.