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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Exs- We commend to the consideration of
our American friends the following frank
declaration of the Richmond Wing Of the
10Th instant which will be found in an ar
ticlc entitled "Signs of the Times p
Ever since Know Nothingism made its
advent among us, small men command
premium in this market; and it is this which
has Disguised so many old line Wings, who
retain lively and pleasant recollection of
the palmy days of the Wing party, when
able and influential champions were put in
the lead, and commanded the fullest respect
and admiration of their political opponents.
But things have sadly changed The littlest
men have become the biggest in their own
estimatloh-and in the estimation of Afri
can Church meetings, and so it will be. we
fear to the cnd Of the chapter .
We appeal to the opponents of the Demo-
cratic party of Augusta to say, whether the
experience of the Wing" as to tie effects
of Know Nothingism in Richmond, is not
their experience of its effects here. Could it
be otherwise ? "In the palmy days of the
Wing party" of Augusta, Its liable and in
huenlial champions" commanded the full
est respect of "thcir political opponents
by presenting living issues and challenged
their admiration by full, fair, and free
discussion Of those issues. The leaders of
the old Wing party, were respected and adj
mired by their opponents, because they pos
sessed the manly virtues of frankness and
courage in the advocacy of their principles.
But alas on what evil days did VIC fall,
when the open organization of the old Wing
party was broken up and destroyed by the
secret machinery of the disciples of Sam
when the liable and influential champions
of that party were supported by the "littlcst
men" in the ranks, who were hungerng af-
ter the flesh pots Of Egypt--when the howl
ing cant Of the Demagogue was permitted
to take the place of the principles of the
patriot
| We do not mean to be understood as hay
ing abated eur opposition to the measures Of
the Wing party. but, although we regard
the Know Nothing party as PROSTATE and
helpless as a national organization, we should
be wanting in patriotism if we did not mourn
over its only success--thc ruin of the WING
party, For whatever the errors of the Wing
party were, land We think they were many, J
VIC always recognised it as a patriotic and
gallant party--the cable and influential
champions" of which, we're foencn worthy
of Democratic steel.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Receipts Of the indicator for the aeceh end
ma ,SatuYQuv. Man IS 1857
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NEW G00DS-MAY 16. 1857.

/ HAVE just received direct from New ork the
"A following: Dressing Combs, Puff Combs, Top
Combs, and all the varieties of Rubber Combs, Hair
brushes; Shaving and Crumb do ; Tooth do &c,
Port Monins, in all styles; Mohair Head Dresses
and Streamers; Velvet Ribbon Howard. Stuart
Coates best Spool Cotton; Long Whaebones
doz Black Mitts, from 3s to 7sa6d Gloves, all
sorts Cold Iisle Thread do; Embroidered Isle
do; White and Cold Kid do. Gentlemen's Back
and Cord do; White Cotton Gloves, and Gents
SIX Gloves; Buck. Gloves Pongee H'kfs.; Linen
Gambrlc DO, from GI to SIS Cot. Cords
Hooks and Eyes, Fans of all sorts, from Ga to 81 SO
Gaiters, Belts, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pound Pins,
Knitting Cotton, Slates Shoe Thread Razor Straps.
20 different varieties of Soaps. Bay rum Cologne,
lavender Water, Ok Marrow. CARPET Bags besides
Toilet and other Looking Glasses &c. all AT the
lowest prices for CASH JNO. 7. j. WHITE.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

IN PURSUANCE of deed of tIust of record in
i the Office Of the County Court of Augusta eye
cuted to me By Samuel Shelly, to secure to john
NJ. Huff and Daniel Shelly, the debts therein mem
toned land of written Instructions TO me by said
parties 81 will proceed to sell, on MONDAY, TIE
4th DAY OF MAY, next, (ls57,) on the premises,
a HOUSE and LOT with appurtenanees, situate in
Churcllville, adjacent the lands of Vim. ii. Bell
Division of the Sons Ct Temperance, and fronting
Cemetery Lot; containing quarter of an acre.
being the same occupied by Mathew Helms
on six and twelve months time, in two equal install
ments, with interest on each from day of sae;--ex
cept so much to be paid down will deflay the
pense attending the sale; and. on the day follow
ing, (5th, in Parnassus, will proceed to sell the
following personal property, ON six months time
all of five dollars, thereabove, (thcreunder
cash. with interest from the day of sale,--to wit
Sorre Mare; l Buggy and Harness; 4 Feather
Beds and Bedding for the same four high post Bed
steads Cherry China Press; Mahogany Gentry.
TABLE: two Toilet Tables; and half dozen
Windsor-Chars one Metallic Clock one Cock
Stove with appuriennnees; one Mans Saddle; Bril-
die and Martingal one large Copper Kettle; one
large Cast-Iron ditto; two Falling leaf Tables, and
twenty yards, more or less OF fine Wool Carpet
ing together with all other Household and Kitchen
Furniture which the said Samuel Shelly possessed.
Such title only is vested in by said trust deed
will be made of said house and lot, although it is
believed to be wholly unqnestionable.
April i--tds. }. b. WATTS, Trustee.
Tg~ The sale of the REAL PROPERTY adver-
tised abovt, il Postponed aatd SATURDAY, the
nd Instant. MAJ IL.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
The Richmond x. N. Nominations.

In another column We publish several eX-
tracts from the TFAig, in reference to the
recent Know Nothing nominations in the
Gibraltar" from which it will be seen
that poor Sam is being, and about to Be,
most numerically euned by the editor of
that spirited Journal. From all the indica-
lions we are led to hope the Democracy Of
Richmond will be triumphant in the Spring
election. With such champion as the
gallant August, in the lead of the spartans,
victory must perch upon their banners
God speed the good woIk
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Discussion at MT, Sidney,

We did not have the pleasure of hearing
the discussion on Saturday last, at Mt. Sid
ncy, but have reliable information from
friends who were present. The speech of
Mr.. Skinner, we are informed, was charac-
terised by his moral clearness and ability.
Mr.. Stuart, who, in Difference to tie rioters
we presume, has dismounted the "high
horse which he at first proposed to ride
through the eanvass--essayed a reply to
Mr.. Skinner, in which we are told, he most
carefully evaded, or ignored, not less than
a half dozen of the points Of his adversary.
Our neighbors of the Spectator were present
at the discussion and announce with great
gusto, that "to the surprise of every body, :"
''Mr. Stuart had the temerity to meet the
great Mogul of Democracy, Mr. Skinner :"
Most astounding, truly, that Mr.. Stuart
should have been 50 rash But will the
Spectator be kind enough to inform the peo-
pie Of the county why it was, Mr.. Stuart
committed this rash act? His speech, the
Spectator says, was a 'most capital one, p"
Why was he SO 10th to make it and why
eyade rather than reply to the positions of
Mr.. Skinner?
We know Mr.. Stuart we'll We know he
can, and does, speak plausibly, even in de-
fence of bad cause but in this canvass
the imam who runs may read" why Mr.
Stuart has shown so much aversion to meet
Mr. Skinner, and when he did meet him.
why he lodged the discussion of the issues.
We agree, with the Spectator, that it acas
foolish, J" on the part of some of their
friends, to think that Mr. Skinner was
'daly mastieated and digested, " in the dis
cussi0n, and we are therefore pleased to
conclude that the Withholding, by the Spec
tator, of its own opinion is due to ITS supc-
rior discrimination. We most sincerely
trust Mr.. Stuart has not found Mr. Skin
ner SO dificnlt Of digestion" as to decline
another attempt at the Classification" Of him
in the canvass
The Spectator says, after the discussion
Messrs. Koiner, Christian, Hartman and
MeCue, candidates for the House Of Dele
gates, briefly defined their positions to the
people" We are informed that the posi-
tions of the Democratic Candidates were well
taken and made decided impression.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Now and Then,

We find in late number of the Albany
Atlas and Argus The following pointed re
membranes :"
I'm 1888 William II. Seward was op-
posed to 'niggcrs.' lie was very emphatic
against granting them the right to yoto.
Not only SO, but he was in favor of allow
ing the shareholders of the South, who
chose 10 come to Saratoga, CT elsewhere IN
this State, for a temporary residence, to
bring their 'niggers' With them. and hold
them as slaves, provided thoy did not stay
beyond nine months. lie was distinctly in
favor of the doctrine that masters have a
free highway right of transt--for their
slaves through this State.
Nov, in 1867, the same William II.
Seward is in favor of niggers.' lie wants
to allow them to vete-he ,eaHiS their votes.
He denounces the shareholders as arsto-
Gratis, and instead of allowing them to bring
their slaves to Saratoga, as IN 1888, he goes
with Speaker littlejohn in favor Of prevent
ing them by arms from pursuing and re-
capturing a fugitive slave within this State,
and with Judge Foot against allowing even
United States marshal to carry fugitive
in his custody across our State.
"Such 'eas William II. Seward in 1888.
Such is William H. Seward in 1857.
How strangely men change =
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Commissioners Sale.

/ SHALL as special commissioner appointed f1r
Il that purpose, BY the Judge Of the tireait Eotrt
for the Comfy ii Highland, in chancefy eaase
pending n said county, IN he name of VIM. Town
send, Ser. IS Albert townsend and others pro-
eeet. te sell on the premises, on The 92d DAY OF
y y Il n EAT. certain portions OF two Tracts Of
Land lateiy owned by the said Vim. Townsend. l.
my snd icing in the jackson River Valley. in sa1
comfy OF Highland SAID tSo tracts contain about
l49 ACRES, and have been portiuned into three
parcels, designated as lots No l. 10. = and No. ;.
shiiecnt quantity Of each lot will be sold to raise
the one third part Cf Three Hundred Dollars with
legal interest on 500 parcel thereof from the l.t
Day OF Aay, loo4 and legal interest en- Sl00--on
other part thereof from lst day of May. lSj5 and
iesa. interest on lO0,-the remaining part thereof
!ton the LIT day Of May, 1876 upon the following
terms, to Wit: The sale shall be by way OF public
auction To the highest bidder, per acre one-third
OF the purchase menev to be paid in three months.
one third III six months, and the remaining part
thereof in nine months from the day OF sale taking
from the purchaser purchasers bond with good
personal security. W. STEPHENSON,
May IL, loo7-St Special Commissioner.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
------------------
The Removal OF Judge E0ring,

Abolitionism in Massachusetts, (says the
Boston Post) is in ccstases at the action Of
our senate in passing the address for the re-
moval of Judge Loring. That disunion
journal, the Worcester Spy, says that the
senate came up to the scratch nobly, and
glcrles in the treason, Nothing will satisfy
the ultras but bold measures-the action
that will bring the State authorities into
collision with the federal authorities. Judge
Loring's only crime is obedience to the SUI
preme law Of the land sustaining an act Of
Congress pronounced constitutional by the
highest tribunals Of our country. For this
cause our abolition know-nothing senate
voted the address of removal, and for this
cause our abolition journals sustain it. This
support of law these ruling powers term de-
graduation How long viii tie patriotism
of Massachusetts allow such proceedings to
disgrace herr How long vii the intclli-
genee Of massachusetts consent to be repre-
scented by such pitiful treason
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Err liz -Iindicufnr

Nm. EDITOR We had the pleasure Of
hearing the discussion on Saturday last, ut
Mt Sidney, between Messrs; SKlsSvE and
STUART, and we're highly pleased with the
result The great Goliah Of Know Nothing"
ism appeared upon the ground accompanied
by bis araiour-bearer, the X. n candidate
for Congress, and not few trumpeters, fu-
glemcn, These liverymen, fully confident
of triumph, came with grin of exulta-
ton, and before the conflict had fairly begun
sounded victory, but before the discussion
was closed, their yisages very much elon-
gated,
The little David Of Democracy appeared
in his simple everyday habit, with a brave
heart, ard pelted manfully his athletic COM
pettor. The discussion was conducted in a
very courteous manner BY both gentlemen
except an anecdote in which Mr. Stuart in
dulged, which was very disrespeetful to the
intelligence and morality of the community,
and, in short, was the coarscst blaekguard-
ism.
Mr., Skinner thoroughly exposed the Dis
tribution humh G, and carried the war into
Mr.. stuart's own political history. Homade
the best defence he could and if it had been
any one else but Mr. Stuart, it would have
been admitted on all hands that Mr.. Skin
ner had triumphed.
A very intelligent gentleman remarked in
our hearing, after the discussion, that if Mr.
Stuart would canvass tho county with Mr..
Skinner, he would pay the former his share
Of the distribution" fund.
The appointment being made for the SEN
atorial candidates, those for the House oe-
cupied but brief space before the meeting
in stating their positions.
Mr. CIpNFY
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

The Crops The prospects for :. good
wheat crop in Augusta, so far as our obscr-
walton and information extends, is really
discouraging. The cold of the past season
has destroyed many good prospect. Solnc
of our beat whcat-growing regions will not
yield more than is necessary COZ bread and
seed The grass aud oats are putting up
finely since the late rains and warm sun.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

T. HEREBY given, that the undersigned. who
4 qualified in the County Court OF johnson COUNTY,
state OF Iowa, Us Guardian OF Emma Brown, viii
Apply by petition to the Circuit Court of Augusta
ceunty, Va, on WEDNESDAY, THE 18th BAY
ot JtNE NEXT, for authority to recover ana Pc
GORE al money and personal property which may
hciaug to my said Ward in said county OF Augusta.
or Dc coming to her from the estate Of VIM Bfif-
ton, decd, or any other source in said county,
! his appaeation viii be made under and in pursu-
dnco OF the 2ad aud Ord sections Of chapter lg9 OF
the Code Of Virginia. Ny said Ward resides ont
4f the State of Virginia, viz: i'll JOHNSON county.
Iowa. WILLIAM ERDWN
4iAtrAS K BELL. Attorneys. MAY ls SIT
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Westminster Review.

The April number of this popular period
ical is before us: Contents, Present State Of
Theology in Germany; The Hindu Drama
Gunpowdor, and its effect on Civilization
Glaciers and Glacier Theories; Progress
its Law and Cause; The Danubian Priuei-
palities Literature aud Society; China
and the Chinese; Contemporary Literature
Publishers--L. Scott & Co, 10 Fulton st.
New York
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Democratic Convention,

This body assembled in Richmond on
the 18th inst, and was presided over by
Gen. r. A. BANKS, of Madison. On the
first ballot, j. RANDOLPH TUCKER, ESQ.,, of
Frederick, was nominated for the office Of
Attorney General. Eighty-nine counties
of the State were represented by 333 dele
gates and alternates
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
coca. 900 Hsslority,

Our cotemporary of the Petersbar5 De
mocrat predicts a majority for LErouER, in
this district, of tro millions This depends
upon circumstances. II lMEopEN will per-
sist in being aaycd by Honest John" and
ii should happen 10 rain, SO that the polls
can be kept open for three days, the Demo-
crats calculation is not much out Of the
way. But under ordinary circumstance
Brooks Gap not being very thoroughly
aroused--wc do not anticipate majority Of
more than million and halft
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Va. Central Railroad.

The obstruction having been removed
from this road, the ears have resumed their
former schedule, and aow leave staunton
at before o'clock, A. NJ (tailroad time. =
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Negro Stealing on Urge lScale.-The
Springfield (Mass) Republican of Friday
last, with a good many exultant remarks,
publishes the following:
Twenty-Five slaves, we are informed, re-
Gently escaped from Southern city, barre5-
cd up. They passed safely out to sea, when
the barrels were unheaded, and they came
safely to New York, where they took diff
ferent directions for the land where bred
Scott decision cannot reach them. Six OF
them, mother and FIVE children, came this
way. In Thompsonville, upwards of $50
were raised for them, and in this city they
obtained funds to carry them as far as sus-
pension bridge. They were a hard looking
set, and appeared as if they had been bar
relied up through the winter.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Eellov feeer at Rio,--A letter dated
Rio de janeiro, March II, says
II regret that | am not able to report
any Improvement in the effects of the yell
low fever. 1t is gradually getting worse !;
the deaths have reached 20 in one day. and
not less than 1859 persons per week are fall !.
ing victims TO it. As said i'll former
letter, they arc, with scarcely an exception
foreigners, the absolute majority being Por-
tugucse.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Bath. = We received the proceedings Of
the Democrats of Bath, appointing dele
gates to the Richmond Convention, only
the day before the meeting (Tuesday) it is
therefore too late to publish them They
instructed their delegates to vote for the
nomination Of Col " II HAEMAS.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

Other appointments will be made hereaf-
ter. The opposite candidates ere respect
fully invited to attend.
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beg leave TO inform the public, that they are now in
receipt of an entire and complete stock Of
SfRfNG AND SUMNER GOODS. In the GKocg-
ny line they have Cottees Sugars, Rice, Molasses
az. Their stock of HAKDW ARE Includes almost
ever! thing usually kept in country store, from a
"Jews-harp" to a ''Mill Saw" As to Dry Goods,
Il would be altogether too tedious to mention The
f4-dies are especially invited to look into this de-
partment. Our stock of READY MADE CLOTH
ING will be found very desi able. We have an as
sortment of Ladies' and acntlcmen's SHOES that
cannot fail to please-Boots. Hats, Qaeelswaref
Drugs. Dye Stufs, Cotton Yarns. Wooden Ware
&c, all of which will sell moderate prices far
cash, good produce, or upon the usual credit t0
punctual dealers BY steady, correct, and con
sisent course in our business transactions hope
to dcserfe the patronage Of shc public.
FLEMING & CAMPBELL.
\, B.-The partnership which has existed for sev-
eral years betw cen W. w. FlgHixa A. SfErnEN=
son, ceased the 22nd of April last, By mutual
consent All the bonds accounts, &c. are in the
hands of the undersigned who will the name OF
the late firm in their settlements. We must urge
those against whom we have claims, many OF which,
have been standing for years to make arrangements
for their settlement as soon as possible.
~. ". FLEMING.
Montery, May &c, ls57-St
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

The Comet, IF it be possible, says the
Dispatch, to treat such a matter grayely,
will any one name the single man of science
who has ever predicted collision between
the comet and the earth in June next or at
any other time? There is nothing more
certain than that no data exist on which such
prediction could be based. And even
were such collision probable, there is very
high authority for believing that the comet
would have the worst of it. Monster Bah
met, one CT the most eminent members Of
the French Institute, says;
81 am prepared to prove that ii a swallow
resolved upon suicide, were to throw itself
against Il train of hundred railway wag-
ons, drawn at full speed by ten locomotives
the train in question would run thousand
times more danger than the earth would, if
all the comets chronieled in astronomical an
nails were to rush upon it at once. What is
a comet "a pjSibie nothing"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
Tile PhiladclDhia l6ftet=A letter ...o,n

The Philadelphia Marietta letter Rom
Philadelphia, says;
The present universal high prices for mar
lleting render Il Of some interest to COM
pare miseries at different points. Perhaps
your readers may find consolation for their
Affections in examining ours On Saturday,
here, choice cuts of beefs sold at l8f cents
per pound Delaware shad sold at S20aS24
per hundred, or 25a50 cents each Early
vegetables are becoming quito plenty, spch
as radishes, asparagus said, rhubarb, dc.
Aadishes sell al 5a8 cents per bunch as
paragps l4alS, salad 2a12 per head, and
new turnips l6a2D per lfpeck. Some few
Strawberries, green peas, and tomatoes have
made their appearance. coming from Sayan-
nah and Bermuda. They are not only poor
IN quality but exorbitantly high Tomatoes
sell at $ia50 per box, peas IS per bushel,
and strawberries about S. per quart.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

E:g~ The weather for the past few days,
has been remarkably pleasant with indi-
cations Of rain
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
EXPECTED

ENARLY next week considerable additions to nv
- Stock, viz: White Grape Shawls Black and
Sei d Dress sIik; 50 Patterns Calicoes aud Cling
hams, Work. Collars and Sleeves White Plaid and
faney Cold Ribbons SILK Fringe. Rice Catnbries
&c, &C., all Of hch Will be sold VERY low for
CASH. F. j. WHITE.
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DISSOLUTION.

fENiE partnership heretofore existing betw Ell
4 John d d. Doom, in the Coopcring, and 9th
erWise, was this day dissolved b mutual consent Of
the parties and all those knowin&6hemselve4 in
debted will please forward afN settl. with eli
Their Of the parties. JOHN DOOM
DAVID DOOM.
NJ I'd | viii continue the Coopering Business
~. ~. at the old stand, and thankful for he
past patronage bestowed upon the late firm / hone
to merit continuance Of tAp same.
aiay l6, ls57.--Gt@ DAVID DOOM.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

John b. Giluer, Of Charlottesville, is a.
bout to establish Democratic paper, in
Liberty, Bedford Co Mr. Gilmcr is a rood
writer
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

TO ADVERTISERS The Vindicator has
large and increasing circulation in this and the ad-
Joining counties, and is valuable medium for adj
vertisers. Circulating among business men, it af
fords great inducements to those who will use its
columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16

lie will also address the people at Union
Hall in Stanton, on Monday the LIST day of
May Court.
He extends a respectful invitation to his
exponent, Mr. Stuart
We are requested to state thet Mr.. Chris
tian and also Messrs Stuart, Massie, and
McCue, when other engagements do not
prevent them, will address the people at the
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-05-16
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

James II. Skinner, Esq, the Democratic
fellow citizens at the following times and