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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29


The Fayetteville Observer contains an in
tercsting notice Of the venerable Henry
Potter, United States judge for the district
of North Carolina, an office which he has
filled with dignity and ability fpr 6sy. five
years, and which, ct the great age of ninety
one, he still survives to ill to the satsfac-
ton and respect of the community in which
he resides. For ffty-fse years he has been
subscriber to the National lntelligenccr
He was appointed judge Il Jefferson in
lsOl; was ten years old when the necl ara-
ton CT independence was declared; heard
General Washington d,lires his atst mes
sage to Congress, ar, attern'el his lcvecs !;
was acquainted with Jefferson, Hamilton
Madison the elder ! Jare eharles Carroll
of Carrolton, Vim. I'ineknoY. and Other
distinguished men who figured in the early
history of the country, aud was f.r ione
time associated With Chief Justice Marshall.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

General 1Fashtnqtoa Aarshal otFsaace.
1t is not commonly known that General
Washington, during the war Of the Revo-
luton, received the honorary title of Hore-
sehal de France. The history Of the A.
merican Marshal of France is simply this
"When, in 1881, Colonel Laurens went
to France as special ambassador, difficulty
arose between him and the French Ministry
as to the command of the combined armies
Of America. Our heroie fsarens said; Our
chief must command it is our cause, and
the battle is on our soil est In possible,
exclaimed the Frenehman by the etiquette
Of the French serv ice the Count de Rochaia-
eeaa, being an old Lieut.. General, can only
be commanded by a Naseschatas France.
Then exclaimed I,aureus, make our
Washington lMareschoi de France, and
the difficulty is at al end 1t was done y
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

What zee Eat The Rochester Democrat
chronicles the arrest Of a butcher in that
city for blowing meat. Blowing meat. is
thus described:
This process consists ~ asserting hol-
low tube such as quill or a pipe sten.. in
a qnartar of veal or lansb, and thcn, with
the breath Of the operator, infating the fatty
part of the meat to the greatest possible OK :
tent 1t will at once he seen that while this
process may add to the attractycncss Of
the meat, it can scarcely improve its favor
or quantity. Fancy man whose breath is
compound Of the fumes Of tobacco and
whiskey, with the addition, perhaps, Of
partially decayed teeth. filing aice quar-
ter Of lamb With such yilainous stencil.
and who would knowingly buy or cat tile
meat afterwards e.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

In ore respect, says the Providence Posi-,
Mrs. Cunningham's last performance was not
failure. She set out to be confined, and
has succeeded admirably. She is not how
ever, supposed to be in sinking condition
as the courts refuse to allow her 70 be baked
out.
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LEUET.4TlO.N.

nTR partnership will shortly expire by limita-
~ ton For the purpose of closing, we this day
commence selling our entire stock of DRY GODS,
a, prime Cost for cash o"y Our stock large
shall be sold without reserve
We also bare q va iety OF other goods, outside
the Dry Goods Line, which will be sold the same
terms. Pepsous dealing for cash, and others wish
ing fpll value for their money, would do well to
give us call and examine for themselves.
60 j. BRANDEBURG 4 co.
Stanton, Aug. 20, 1867.
GUANO.--We are new receiving lot Of prime
" Nc. / Peruvian Guano, direct from New
York. j, BkANDEBURG.& CO. =
Aas. 20, 1857. 80
-z---ss-as
y x Bells. fresh Hydraulic cemerf now land
81 ing, j. bRASDEBURG & CO.
Aug 70. 1887,
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Hon. w. II. CrawfarA declines tne k. II.
nominations for congress in the second dis
trict Of Georgia. Does II, want to be lick
81
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

alabama. The Senate stands Is no.no.
Gratis to $ Know Nothipgs and the House
50 Dcmsarats to 10 Know Nothings. Dem
oeratlc majority on Joint ballot a3
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stewart Elected GOV. of Missouri:

such is the news brought Ly Tie ST.
Louis papers of TUESDAY. TIE Lender gives
Inn forr majoritsein ninety oouaties asfrial
and fourteen counties reported, five couu-
ties to hear from, which gave Buchanan
5Gl majority. There can be no shadow
of dopbs o.-stcwart's election Che Re.
publican makes Stewards majority so far Q,
with the same four counties to hear from.
That print adds
"Thc official returns from. Oregon and
Gentry d'ssia ated The last aopc of the fu-
slonis,s Il Jefferson city, ycsterdsi. and
gave up IN sullen despair. Col Stegart S
majority will not be large, probably two or
three hundred but it is enough for all prac-
teal purposes, especially when il is copsid-
eyed Nat he had e euaounter combined
opf"sition, presenting majority OF y, 600
in the governors race year age.
Democrotie ~ Deer. The vote in Gil.
lespie county, Texas, at the late election for
Governor, resulted ~ fo,loss;
Democratic candidate 504
know-Nethne 3" 3
Majority sol
TIE Know Nothinss baYp but little to
lose. and much to hope Fly, by opening lod-
ges in Gillespie. .'''.s =
The Ma,oon Qllinois) Gazctto declares
that the "hlack laws have been powcress
to keep negroes opt Of the State, and says
in view Of the number that invade the law /:
~ ee are to hare the .4frieaa race among
as, let as hare them as shares, rel fed, ,oeit
ctfd, tm heis ~ their proper sphere, and
allowed ali 1.-THE privileges consistent with Their
real wants, and the safety and well being Of
onr own race
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still Larger.

Mr. Samuel G. Eauber. of Augusta, has
sent us a tomato which weighs nearly tpo
pounds Beat it.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

Since the opening Of tic eiog pound on
the 18th of last June, more than 4 900 dogs
have been slaughtered. y J. Lafnal Of
Coplaseree.
Who can calculate the sausagcs2
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

Wesleyan Fymose Institute, Stanton -..
The Wesleyan Female Institute in Staunt9,
is under the charge Of Rev. John Wilson,
who is known IN many parts of the State as
an accomplished Instructor He is assisted
BY his lady, and competent corps Of assis-
tant instructors.
Stannton Is IN many respects very desir-
able location for an Institution Of this kiad.
Its proximity TO the mountains, It's unifor6l-
y pure and lnyigoratiag atmosphere render
it very healthy, Occupying central posi-.
ton, it is readily accessible, b. easy travel
from almost every point Nov"h Ar91s
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T~o Mea KiQed by Lightning On
Monday last the barn Of Mr.. w. Henry. in
Marshall county, v, was struck by light
ming, instantly killing two young men nam
cd John Young and John Medley, and en-
tirely consuming the building and three
hundred bushels of wheat Mr. Henry and
German, who were in stable near the
barn, were also severely shocked, Il is
feared Mr.. II will no. recover.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29
For The J indicator

Mr.. EpIroR Please call the attention
Of the public authorities to violation of all
law and order which is daily occurring dur
ing these dog-dayS, near the butchery of
Vim, @. Graham & Co. In the creek, on
Dir. Stribling's lot, Dam has been built,
and boys and half grown men are in the
habit, in the full glare of day, of washing
there and of exposing themselves to all pass
ers blythe dam not being over fifty yards
from the highway. Being a modest man.
| was greatly non plussed, q few days back,
when riding with party Of ladies, | saw
the whole bank lined with naked men erea-
lures. Have this thing stopped for the sake
Of COMMON DECENCY.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-08-29

aWhat is more beautiful and poetcal
than the child's idea Of ce:' Water gone
to sleep .
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Tie Know Nothings baYr but little to
lose, and much to hope fr, by opening lod-
gos in Gillcspie '''"s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-03
C0RRESPONDENCE.

such causes

GREENvnLE, Tenn, June 90.
F. C. DUNNINoroN, Esq:
Dear Sir:-The candidates for Governor ad-
dressed portion of the people of this countYhere
to-day. Gen. Harris opened the discussion in one
of the most logical and effective speeches that has
been made here for some time. He stripped the
fimsy Outworks from around the Distribution hum
bug, and clearly demonstrated that it was unconsti-
tutional, inexpedient and impracticabe-that it was
resurrected from the tomb of the capules where it
had been slumbering for the last fifteen years, to
hide the deformties of Know Nothingism. The
leaders seeing that their party stunk in the nostrs
of all honest men-that it had become 'hiss and
by-word," and that enlightened people were
rising in the majesty of their power to put the seal
of condemnation upon tit being one of the most
risen in free country. They thought that by di-
verting the attention of the people from the enor
mites of Know Nothingism, that they might sue
ceed-but l assure you that the people of the
hills and valleys of East Tennessee see through
the thin gauze that coneals the net that has been
set to entrap them, and they are not to be caught
in it, l would like to give you synopsis of Gen.
Harris's speech, but / have not the time. l will
merely say that he came fully up to the expecta-
tons of his friends-all being satisfied, yea, more
than satisfied with his speech. He made i'm
preston that will tell in August.
HattOn, or sour Bob,' the ''cedar snag,' the
''orphan boy" made a complete failure. His
friends hung their heads in despair, and uttered
and impreeations upon their leaders for nomi
mating such man for Governor They were NOR
titled and looked if they had been weighed in
the balances and found wanting" and in their ago
ny CRASHED their teeth. They feel that the die is
cast-that their days are numbered, and that the
few remaining will be full of sorrows and
tribulstiOns-that they gone-buried so deep
that the hand of the resurrectionist will never
reach them.
Everything is now right in this part of the coun-
try. In this county we will give Harris majority
of one thousand We will elect Watkins to Congress
James G. Rose, of Hancock, is the Democratic can
didate for Floater, and will be elected.
All is bright here and improving. If you do your
duty west of the Mountains East Tennessee will do
hers. congratulate you upon glorious triumph
in August. o..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-03

Old line Wings don't seem to flourish very well
under Mr.. Buchanan's favor since the election.
Among all the applications that have been made,
from first class mission down to clerkshp, not
one has been received favorably, though very well
backed Buchanan turns them down unceremoni-
oasly and says he would soon appoint Leatherran
as an So Old Clay Wing" but prefers a Democrat to
either. What power of good writing has been
done for nothing.-Banner.
We understand the Bonner as referring to Captain
James Williams, who has been strongly recon-
mended and favorably spoken of in connection with
some of the missions abroad. The Banner is unfor-
tunate in its allusion. Weeks previous to the ap-
pearance of the above paragraph, Capt. Williams,
without any to believe that the very general
and cordial recommendations that had been made of
him would not be favorably considered by the Ad-
ministration, relieved himself of the position in
which the Partially of friends had placed him, by
Withdrawing his name from before the Department.
Had the President seen proper to have made such
an appointment from Tennessee, we know that he
would have regarded Capt. Williams as eminently
worthy, and that the Democracy of the State would
have been well pleased with the bestowal of such
compliment
Capt Williams performed efficient service in the
last Presidential canvass and the opposition judg
ing all the world by their rule of action can at
tribute to him no higher motive than a desire for
place. The Democracy, unlike their opponents,
held out such promises of reward, and as a con-
sequence received acquisitions to their ranks ex-
cept such acuated bya desire to serve their
country, OF themselves.
If the subject was worth following up, we could
easily show that it very reckless in the Banner
to assert that Mr.. Buchanan had appointed no old
line Wings to Office. The Banner must remember
that Fletcher Webster, of the great man of
Marshfeld, has received appointment from Mr..
Buchanan. Our neighbOr has not forgotten that
James B. Clay, of the statesman of Ashland
was rendered foreign mission. He cannot have
forgot en- that Mr.. Reed the new minister to China
was an old line Wing. This is matter of but lit
tie consequence, however, and we shall not pursue
the subject.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-03
4 coRREoTroN.

i personal and political fricRd and gettie
man 81 integrity, has written US from Lebanon as
follows:
ngs here doing you great injustice They charge
that Hstton and yourself had difficulty while mem
bers of the Legislature, and that Hatton exposed
your want of corage-that you were mortified at
the exposure and are now seeking the revenge which
you had not the bravery TO demand in an honorable
way. | think it right that you should know the
spirit by which they are actuated towards you
We insert 1he foregoing in our columns with the
view of chsracterising the statement referred to as
gross fasehood and fabrication, and those who make
the charge, las of their own knowledge) as Wiiliul
calumniators. The affair to which we suppose ref
srence is made, occurred in the House Of Represen
tatives during debate between Mr.. Hatton and the
present editor of the UNION AND AMERICAN. A mis-
understanding took place, which, by the interposi
ton of mutual friend, was promptly settled at the
time and it never occurred to mind that the
personal courage of either involved in the mat
ter, in its inception or conclusion.
The editor Of a newspaper cannot be expected to
respond personally to all the ISLANDERS of unscrupu-
lous adversaries who at conveniently safe distance
may give vent to their alignity by the uterauce of
Sucn lhprlcauonS as mat referred 10. Men VINO are
SO prompt to charge want of personal courage
upon others, in their absence almost invariably
towards themselves, and always take especial pains
to avoid the commission of such offence in the pre-
senee of the party assailed. While we have no dis
position to be regarded as one fond of personal
controversies, trust that will always be found
ready to respond in a proper manner, aud as be-
comes gentleman, to any insult which may be of
fered to MS.
In the present instance we have no thought that
our assailans will put to the test the existence of
that quality, the possession Of which they deny to
US, by repeating their remarks, others of similar
import in our presence; and the subject is only
ferred to now by way of explanation to our friend
who has been kind enough to address us the fore
| going note.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-03

GOVERNOR OF UTAH.-Col. Cummins, the newly
appointed Governor of Utah, intends removing
thither with his family, and making that territory
his permanent home. The Washington Star says he
is gentleman of high personal character, the result
of his conduct for long life time in the far West,
where he has executed many important trusts-all
with entire satisfaction. His experience fits him
capitally for the place; while his temper-an ele-
ment of great Importance under the circumstances
is proverbially even, firm and conciliatory with
out being such to admit the possibility that he
will make any concessions that may jeOpardize his
final success in the work of reestablishing the
premacy of the laws and government of the United
States in that quarter, without bloOdshed, it is
hoped.
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HORACE GREEDY AT LAST ADVOCATING A
KNOW NOTHING FOR GOVERNOR.

The New York Tribune, (the same which so high
ly eulogsed the craftsmanship of Mr.. Bell, for his
opposition to the Kansas BILL has heretofore been
very denuncatory of the Know Nothing party.
Banks the nominee of the Massachusetts Know
Nothing State Convention, has since been taken up
and also nominated by the Black Republicans pro-
per The Tribune falls freely into his support, and
urges his election as the only of preventing
Hunkerism, (meaning Democracy in Massachusetts.
II says:
ave deem this nomination judiciOus and fortu-
nate With Mr. Banks, we have repeatedly and
pointedly differed, and in each instance have ex-
pressed our own views with entire freedom, as we
propose to do hereafter, should occasion be pre-
sented We have no desire that Mr.. B. should or
should not be the Republican candidate for Cover
nor, though sundry Massachusetts correspondents
have said their say respectively for and against him
in our columns. Had the choice of friends fallen
on George s. Boutwell, or Joseph Grnnell, we should
have heartily seconded it. But they have selected
Mr. Banks as their standard-bearer, and we entreat
sincere Republicans not to be nveigled into fac
tious and unreasonable opposition, which, however
intended cannot fail to subserve the interests of
Hunkerism and slavery, and them only. To oppose
RsDubca1 candidate because he IS acceptable also TO
the Fremont americans, is 10 act the part Of tuGttc
Let us labor to efface the lines Of division which
have no real remaining reason, and dsown the spir
If of prescription by refusing to prescribe those who
have cherished it. Euery Republican cote against Mr..
Banks Is uoe in fau0r Of the dScendency Of Hunker
ism in Massachusetts, We trust they will not exceed
a handful and that Banks may be trlumphantly
and overwhelmingly chosen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-07-03
DUTY OF CONDUCTORS OF THE PRESS.


During the recent press dinner given at Charles
ton letter was read from their distinguished fellow
citizen, W. Gilmore Simms, regreting his inability
to be present. The closing part of the letter, which
we copy is interesting all readers but especially
to those who conduct the newspaper press of the
country.
Twas an editor-after fashiOn-at eighteen, and
have been connected with it at intervals in the
capacity, for than thirty years. l would hon
or it, and do honor to its representatives,
sembled at your board. 1t is the greatest of all
power under God, in the service of humanity and
civilization. In the hands of good, wise, enlghten-
ed and magnanimous gentlemen, the greatest bless
ing of God, as always seconding the voice and be-
nevoent workings of truth and religion. But if a
great blessing, it is also very terrible power In
the hands of the base the corrupt the ignorant and
the insolent the worst instrument of the Devil for
the overthrow of Gods best works; the modern box
of Pandora which covers society with the most hOr
rid leprosies, leaving not even the consultations of
hope to the race which it ruins. May you all feel
how sacred is the trust confded to your keeping
how terrible the power which you are required to
keep dashed, by the strongest moral curbs and rein
how noble therespOnsibility which you to feel and
use how beautiful for good how odious for evil the
agency with which the highest civilization has
dOwed universal humanity, and which your
properly proud to represent. Your prayer to God
should be never to suffer you Tor single moment TO
become forgetful either Of the dangers and evils,
the blessings of this power; never to suffer you to
grow wanton or insolent in its exercise, but
to truth and justice only, to entreat of Him that
sedate wisdom, which shall render you moderate in
its exercise, and sternly watchful over your own
hearts, so that you may never, in no matter what
slight degree, abuse its mighty and glorious privi-
leges
With profound respect, gentlemen, am your OBJ
liged friend and servant,
W GILMORE SINMs
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MASSACHUSETTS Know NOTHING Plat


The following are the resolutions that were re-
ported c and adopted without dissent by the Know
NctAing State conSenticn, which nominated Mr.
Banks for Governor twill be seen that they con.
tain nothing sboat distribution. The elevation of
the negro and prescription of tsursigner are their
two cardinal doctrines
ResOlUed, That this convention, representing the
American party IN Massachusetts,, renews the dec
aration OF its unwayering adherence to the princi-
pie enuncated in the Springfield Platform and viii
nominate and support candidates for Office those
oniy WHO endorse those principles.
6ssStVed, That we have observed with deep regret
ana must condem as misehievous and wrong, the eff
forts made during the past winter and at the pre-
sentstime by certain parties TO create a division
among the friends of Freedom and Americanism in
massachusetts,, and place portion of them in a
false position, and that we neither countenance,
take parts, nor bear the responsibility of any action
tending to that result.
hesotUed, That the defeat in the late Legislature
Of the proposed amendments to the State Constitution
requiring offoreigners residence of fourteen years
IL this country before permitting them to exercise
their right of suffrage, accomplished by indirect
and unworthy means for mere partizan purposes and
deserves the condemnation of every patriotic and
fair minded citizen
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A JUST CONTRAST.

The Lynchburg (Va.,) Republican says: "There
is Just the contrast between the Democratic party
and the party by which it is opposed that there is
between an army of United States regulars and a
band of Mexican guerrillas. The one is perms-
nent organization founded principle and necessi-
ty, with one common flag and uniform, of which
they are ever proud, and the colors of which they
never change without experiencing an instructive
sense of shame and disgrace. When summoned to
battle in the cause of their country its legions
formed in massive columns upon the open plain and
they march to battle with flags flying and drums
beating to conquer die. The guerrilla is diffe-
rent animal. His mode Of warfure is fixed by no
principle,-hs flag he has none, except now and
then, when he assumes false one with which to de-
ceive and decoy his adversary,-his uniform is
changed to suit the change of circumstances
conceals himself in the chapparel instead of meet
ing his adversary in the open feld-he fights for
plumber and the spoils instead of for God and iber-
ty-and when fairly driven from his hiding places,
instead of honOraby captivating, he skuks to the
rear of the army, and when opportunity offers falls
upon the baggage wagons and plumbers them of
their contents. Such is the contrast between Know
Nothingism and Democracy.
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B6T We desire to say to our friends in differen
portions of the State that from all the signs before
u.s. we have but two things to accomplish in order to
secure thorough and complete triumph in the ap-
preaching election. First, must discard the in
fuence of bad men who are willing to risk the sue
cess of Democratic principles to advance their own
personal ends. Second, we must see that the full
Democratic vote is got to the polls Thereare hun
dreds of good Democrats through the country, and
especially in the strong Democratic counties, Who
from over-con6dence or other causes, may remain
at home, unless our party is thoroughly aroused be-
tween this and the election. We appeal to our
friends to fortiy themselves against all danger from
such CAUSES ----