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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
The Two Committees.

The Richmond Enquirer introduces its
comments on the action of the two State
Committees by stating that the Breckenridge
Committee was called for the purpose OF
"hlllng vacancies among the assistant and
county electors. thus intmating that the
consideration of the s'fusion" question was
merely incidental and secondary. Now, if
the writer of the article in the Enquirer had
reflected for one moment he would have
been reminded that the call for the meeting
OF the Committee was made at the instance
and solicitation of four gentlemen from this
place, and the primary object was stated to
be an effort to harmonic the divided De-
mocracy. Further, Geographic dispatch
was received by NJ. G Hartman, Esq, of
this place, from Mr.. James Dove, of the
Breckenridge Committee, of Richmond ask
ing if the 9th of October would not suit the
Douglas Committee as we'll as the 9TH
mr.. Hartman replied that it would, so far as
ne was concerned, and t., counsel with the
Chairman, b. M. Dewitt, Of Richmond,
and II ne concurred, to postpone the meet
ing until the 9th. Mr.. Dewitt did not
concur, and both Committees met on the
day first indicated the 5th It is useless
to attempt to bubble out of the plain fact.
that both Committees met for the purpose
of uniting the party. That was the pri-
mary consideration. The Enquirer itself,
in abiding to Mr.. Baylor's proposition and
the action Of the Augusta meeting, con-
graduated the Democracy that the sugges-
ton of Mr.. Baylor would bring the Com
mi,tees together. The Breckenridge Con-
mittee cannot relieve itself of the response
bility of having refused a reconciliation up
on a basis suggested by friend Of their
candidate-just to all, and no sacrifice Of
principle, AS was expressly stated in the card
Of Messrs Niche, Abney, Watts and Coch-
ran, to the Enquirer proposition that
has been endorsed by three fourths Of the
Breckenridge press in the State as fair and
desirable. Upon the Committee rests the
fearful responsibility of defeating the De-
mocracy Of Virginia, and giving to our in
veterate and life long enemies her Electoral
vote. Will not the people come forth in
defence Of their rights and consistency, and
rebuke the politicians, by casting their
votes, and by that means, the electoral vote
of the State for DOUGLAS and JOHN
SON?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
Oregon.

The latest advices from Oregon are to the
Oath ult. 1t will be seen by the extract be-
low that the rumor to the effect that the
friends Of Douglas had fused with the Black
Republicans is totally unfounded. This is
like the thousand roorbacks circulated by the
Breckenridge press to injure Judge Doug
las in the Southern States
"Ihe Oregon Senate was to adjourn the
day the mail left. It was reported that a
compromise was contemplated between the
Douglas and Breckenridge men, giving each
section of the party one Senator. The lower
House had passed resolution inviting the
Senate to meet them in joint convention and
proceed to the election Of the T. S. Sena-
tors.
The Douglas and Breckenridge parties
had each nominated electoral tickets, the
former headed by Delazon Smith, and the
latter by VIM. H. Farrow."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
HsrecESiEnrisage i'm Virginia.

The Breckenridge organs are boasting
that their candidate will carry the State
without the aid of the regular Democracy.
Now, we predict that Douglas will get as
large. ifnot a larger vote in Virginia than
Breckenridge. 1t is nonsense for these edi-
tors and stumpers to try to gull the public
by such idle braggadocio. The strong
Democratic Districts are FOR Douglas. His
strength lies with the quiet, unpretending
voters, and not the blatant, windy cross
road politicians. These gentlemen may
boast and brag before the electon-our time
will come after the election-when the figu-
res can be presented.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
Bred Scott EeeCisfOss,

Gen. Hartman, in his speech before the
Douglas Club, last Saturday night, argued
that the position assumed in the bred Scott
Decision that Territorial Legislature could
not by unfriendly legislation effect the cues
ton of slavery in the Territory, was mere
ly the oJiter dictuna of single Judge
Chief Justice fancy, who wrote the opip-
ion. A majority Of the Judges concurred
in the judgment Of the Court in the case be-
fore it, but there is no evidence that sin
gle Judge conceded with the Chief Justice
in his extra judicial line Of argument. This,
it seems to us, is an important point, and
takes from the argument in the bred Scott
case much of the importance attached to it,
as being that of seven out of nine Judges.
whereas it is that only Of one ofthc nine. -
This view of the case is strongly substan-
tiated by the testimony Of Messrs. Curtis
and r. johnson, counsel in the case, who
both avow that the question Of Territorial
jurisdiction over the subject Of slavery was
not before the Court, and consequently no
decision could have been given. While
Chief Justice Taneys views upon ques-
ton Of so much Importance are entitled to
great weight and consideration, yet they
are not ipfallibIe or binding. Ii it should
turn out, as we really believe now is the
fact, that it WAS simply bis obltcr dlct"n',
unsustained by either Of his associates Or
the counsel in the case, it will go far to
bring back a misguided public Judgment
and re-unite the Democratic party upon the
time -honored and canonized doctrine o.
Non Intervention and Popular Sovereignty
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
ssWD Coin Rafgp.,,

Two or three bushels of documents
more or less issued under the supervision
of the little grizzly bear from the Rocky
Mountains-'.I. l. Stevens and sent out
through the country for the benefit of Brock
inridge and Lane. came back to the post Of
fee at this place from Bath county, many Of
them having inscribed on them-"No go
in Bath" Mr.. IS Stout, NJ g." who is
a kind Of bottle holder for old Joe Lane, and
abuses his fraaking privilege by endorsing
these documents. and the little grizzly, II.
/. Stevens had better turn their attention
to more profitable business. The Democra-
cy of Bath say their docintntsl are ''no
20" there
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
A EaxZae at EEarYasOrabRrg.

The grand entertainment placarded all
through the Valley, that was to have been
given at Harrisonburg on the 4th and 9Th
inst, by the Bell and Everett party, turned
out to be a magnificent fzze. Bolts made
his speech On the 4th instead of the 9th to
two or three hundred people, and he was
til e only speaker. Neither Stuart or Bald
win, as advertised, were present, they doubt
less preferring not to be booked for the same
feast with Bolts. The speech Of the elm
mortal is spoken of as mastery effort,
and was received by his friends with great
gee and satisfaction VIII Bolts attend the
Bell Everett rally on the 10Th? That's the
question.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

We understand that Hon J L Harris
met in discussion both at Pendeto sa3,
Hardy Courts, Col j. w Massie, the
Breckenridge Elector for this District The
accounts we have received represent that
Mr.. Harris defended the cause of the, Ma
tional Democracy with marked ability and
success. Weare glad to learn that our
Speak ers are pushing on the ball, Let her
roll. "a. -. r.f.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

We noticed at the Hardware Store of
Messrs. Woods & Gilkeson very useful
AND ingenious contrivance called ''gas
stove !" l. is small affair, but quite un-
ique, and, it seems tc US, desirable to have
about house where there is small family.
There is attached to it gutta percha tube,
intended to carry the gas from the pipe to
the stove. Then you can toast bread, broil
steak, or any other kind of meat, while you
are not drawn off from your regular house
employment. There are Also two smooth
ing irons connected with it, which can bs
heated by the same process. 1t looks to us
to be not only convenient and neat, but eco
nomical- almost dispensing with the neces-
sity of one servant in small family. But
don't take our word. Let every onc cal
and sec for himself
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

Mr.. j. r. Hildebrand has left at our of
flee piece of metal, found in the vicinity
of Fishersville, weighing abount $50
pounds, and is about IS inches long and "a
in circumference. 1t looks like iron, but it
is hardly possible, that, by an ordinary pro-
cess, iron could be converted into the shape
and, bulk that this substance presents 1t
answers to the descriptions we have seen Of
metoric stones. It is curiosity and can
be seen by calling at the indicator Office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
Wglld WAS HE cidaE z

The public mind has been SO much wor-
ried by muddy headed speakers and writer's,
many of whom never read the bred Scott
Decision, or the opinion of the Justices sit
ting in the case, that the true and only point
decided is entirely lost amid the rubbish and
dross Of ignorance and presumption which
constitute the controlling ingredients Of the
fulminations of Gro ss-road and store-box pol
iticians. What was decided ?-what was
the judgment Of the Court? Having ascer-
tanned this, all other points which might, by
garbling and forced constructions, be strain
ed from the argument of the Chief Justice,
fall fiat, and can claim no higher dignity
than the mere obiter dictuno Of the individ-
ual
/ BY reference, then, to the argument of
Chief Justice fancy, 1t will be found that
it closes as follows:
Upon the whole, therefore, it is the
Judgment of tAis Court that it appears by
the record before us that the plaintiff in
error is not citizen of Missouri, in the
sense in which that word is used in the Con
stitution; and that the Circuit Court Of the
United States for that reason, had no juris-
diction in the case, and could give nojudg-
ment in it. It's judgment for the defend
dant must, consequently, be reversed, aud
mandate issued directing the suit to be
dismissed for want of jurisdiction. "
This is the judgment of the Court the
decision of the only point that was before
the Court-the entity-the core-the sub
stance of the whole case. How can candid
men draw from the decision, that the qucs-
ton of Territorial Jurisdiction over the sub
ject of slavery was adjudcated? It is n.y.
pocrisy Or ignorance for any man to contend
that it was Let US hear no more about the
bred Scott Decision hereafter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

LET IT BE REMEMBERED, that Stephen A.
Douglas is the only man who can take from
Lincoln single electoral vote North, and
who in addition, stands upon platform
and presents a record that all sections can
consistently support. Let Virginians mark
this important fact, 1e
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12
Do NOT FORGET, that VIM. L. Yanccy is

Do NOT FORGET, that VIM. L. Yanccy is
the chosen and authorized representative
and exponent of the Breckenridge party. and
that he distinctly declared at Charlottesville
and Harrlsonburg in favor of dissolving the
Union in the event of Lincoln's election
And further, that he has been for years in
favor Of 'precipitating the Cotton States in
to a revolution" to the end that Southern
Confederacy may be established. but Viz
ginia to remain in the Union to be break
water for the protection of the Confederacy
against abolition raids
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

KEEP TT BEroTE THE PEOPLE, that six Of
che eight seeding States from the Charles
ton Convention voted for Stephen A. Doug
las, at the Cincinnati Convention in 1856,
over James Buchanan, and that john c..
Breckenridge did the very same thing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

:. It appears from the report of the Comp
troller of the U. S Treasury, that II. I.
Stevens, Chairman of the Breckenridge Ex-
ecutive Committee, is defaulter to the 60
vernment IN the amount Of 81, 092. 69-an
item he fobbed whilst Governor of Wash
ington Territory. The debt will doubtless
be cancelled by Mr. Buchanan in consider
alton of services rendered by the little griz-
Ely in defanling and traducing the character
of Judge Douglas.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

Maj James 3. Dorman, of Rockbridge,
Assistant Elector for this District, will ad-
dress the citizens of Staunton and vicinity
tonight in behalf Of Douglas and johnson.
We earnestly request as many of our
country friends as can come in, to do So
Mr.. Dorman is captivating and edifying
speaker
The ladies are respectfully invited to at
tend.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

W. F. Gordon, Esq, Of Albemar!e, and
DR.. S. H. Moffett, of Rockingham, wilad-
dress the Douglas Club tomorrow (Satur-
day. night. Both Of these gentlemen are
fine speakers. Let US have a large turn
out.
The ladies are invited to be present
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

It is fact that Mr.. Baylor's proposition,
which the Breckenridge Committee repudi-
ated as wrong" and 'pernicious, was APP
proved and supported by Col j. W. Mas
sic, Breckenridge Elector for this District,
and by three fourths of the Breckenridge
party in the Valley, Will they quietly rest
under the grave insinuation of the Enquirer
that they were not ''actuated BY principle?'
We will see.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-10-12

Mr.. Yancey exclaimed, in his Harrison
burg Speech South Carolina, God bless
her! She is always true to State rights .
He evidently expected. from his manner and
the pause Immediately after the sentence. to
receive cheering response; but there was
not whimper. The crowd was as sombre
and silent as funeral procession There
is no echo in the mountain Businesses OF
"West Augusta to a sentiment that pro-
claims South Carolina loyal State. None.
Mr.. Yancey looked as blank as sheet of
paper, after this silent, significant rebuke,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MAGDALEN
ASVIIIM

The anniversary exercises connected with the Mag
dalen Asylum in Eghtyeighth street, between Fourth
and Sixth avenues, were held in the Chapel Of that
institution yesterday afternoon Mr.. ALLISON In the
chair.
The Rev. Mr. DARLING, the Chaplain, made an in
terestng statement of the progress OF the institution,
and the good which it had been instrumental IN doing
during the "a years which he had been connected with
it. He set forth that the greatest difficulty which the
managers had TO contend with the want OF sutii-
Gent accommodation, and means TO accomplish more
work and do it better. AT present there are 50 in
mates; during the year nlnety-four women OF
various ages, had been received; three had been
respectfully married; three had become members OF
evangelical churches and many of them had been
ceived into respectable families in various capacities.
1t is desired TO extend the accommodations, as 10
enable the ladies having the management to classify
the coming under their care and for the purpose
OF providing some remuneratve employment for the
inmates that those who prefer not 10 depend atoge-
ther charity, might have an opportunity Of pro-
vidng for themselves. The institution was now just
81 900 in debt
Mr. MARvIs of the American Board made some re-
marks upon the thought that the commission of Sin by
our first parents should have been suggestive of shame
He considered that that institution saved at least
$4,000 year TO the city, yet strange TO cay, after
some of the ladies had for six months followed up the
Aldermen at the City Hall, they only got 900. He
briefly addressed the inmates Of the house who were
present.
The Rev. Mr. PAYsoS spoke Of Christ's great love
10 tbe pltest of sinners lie congratulated the ladies
in that institution OH the TACT that theirs was pre-
eminen1y the work Of Christ.
The Rev. Gro. W.WooD, H. d., recognized in that
institution not only temporal and spiritual instru
mentality in Gods hand OF dong good w9rk, but 1t
was testimony in support of the divinity OF Christ, who
was the author of such works. and Of the truth Of that
boly Book from which such lessons had been CLEANED.
He urged those who were actively engaged III connec
ton with that asylum TO trust IN God for their reward
n was not likely mankind had much gratitude to
bestow On such an enterprisei nor must they expect
90 much from the subject of their work.
The Rev. DIR. STRONG also made Il brief address.
The inmates of the institution then united ~ singing
81 hymn. The cbape' was completely filled with ladies.
Alter the benedction the visitors took some refresh
ment, aud departed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16
Died.,

CovBL-on Monday, May H. the Rev Samuel coy ss.d 81
Church are respectfully invited 10 attend bis Deral en-
Wednssday the 18th at 10 O'Clock from tie Jsnessess
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Albany and Troy papers please copy
CODET-On Tuesday May Is after short aid sesere lines
Amelia Ann, wife Of Henry H. Godet
The friends and acqusntsnees Of the family are respectfully IL
ed 10 attend the funeral her late residence No LIZ Wed
FoTtyhh street Thursday, the 18th inst, a. u o'clock
m without further invitation The remains win be .siea
to Shrewsbury for inteunent
FORD-At Edinburgh, Scotland Sunday Aph Caroline
C. wife OF VIM. NJ Ford and at NewYork May a. william
~ Ford, late Of Brooklyn. -
The atiyes and friends of the family respectfully invited
10 attend their funeral Wednesday May 49, at from
The Wesmnster Church First place and Clinton street.
Broohyp without further invitation The Greenwood
pass First place every ten minutes
NcKEONR- this city Sunday May l5 Mary daughter II
Thomas and Eunice McKeone aged years and months
PHELPs-In Brooklyn Saturday May H. at the rerdenee
OF hs parents Of Inflammation Of the lungs Charles H. Il
John NJ and Merry Phelps aged 10 years.
Funeral from St May Episcopal Church Classon avenue %
Thursday next, May H. at n o'clock The relatives ana
friends the family respectfully invited to attend wth0a
lfurther notice.
RIBLET-On Tuesday May u.s. Martin Stanley, Of William
H. and Anna Rblet aged years months and Is days
Notice Of the funeral in the evening papers.
For additional Marriages and Deaths see Sd Page.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16

numbers about $50 men and officers, all told She went
in commission M before stated, the Nth inst She
viii drop down to the Battery tomorrow or the Jay
after, where she viii await the action OF tho Govern
ment The Niagara is one of the most elicaclouS men
Of war ahoai.
The following is the Niagaras list OF officers bound
for Japan n no,,,,s,
YIN w MeKean Captain; John Guest, J. G. r. Dckisnt
y + Potter ID p McCorke VIM. 7. SpceL Robert H. May
iien,epsn,s, Robert Woodwork Surgeon Thon.s var
Pnr,cY. ID r. Conrad Passed Assistant Surgeons A. rome
VOW Bostswsn; r. j. Ill., Acting Gunner; Henry r esne'
Carpenter; Stephen Seaman ssmker is,se ureene y.
neey, ID b. Mscomb Henry A. Ramsey lst Assistant Enz
a.,. n Kid ID do Robert Potts Geo. w. Tenant Levi
n T,.cn n VI Gdnneli A. H. Tsner 81 Assistant Engineers
Michael Warner James H. Punkett- Tlomas w Lay Charles
> Csyes Charles Finnegan Charles Hicks Masters MACS
II e said that the steam-frigate Wabash, recently
bonsed over will be fitted up and commissioned forth
with
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16

THE JERSEY CITY MYsTERY.-The case Of the wo-
man whose body was found sunk at of the Jersey
City docks, few months sinoe seems 10 he more
deeply involved in mystery than ever. The remains
were positively identified, by the husband and Others
as those Of Mrs. Ada Richardson, who, it alleged
lad separated from her husband, and led gay life at
New-York and Southern hotels with othermeu. There
was doubt in any ones mind but that the body
that of Mr. Richardson and that she had been fouy
dealt with.
A day or two since an elderly lady from Boston,
Mass, came on 10 New-York, and going TO Dr.
Quidors Office in Jersey City, looked at the head
which be has still preserved. She pointed out every
mark and the number of teeth, aud asserted
that was undoubtedly the head of her daughter. The
Detectives tried to persuade the old lady that she was
mistaken but no. she was positive, and her faith could
not be shaken. The officers made every inquiry and
finally ascerained that the daughter of the old lady
whose name il Wnifred Curley had resided in house
in West Broadway aud that having been taken sick
she was removed to Bellevue Hospital The officers
went to the Hospital brought the girl to headquarters
and there confronted with her mother. The daughter
came on to New-York for work, and having failed in
consequence Of sickness never informed her mother.
And now comes another chapter of this mysterious
case One of the Detectives stated yesterday that he
had uunistakabe evidence that Mrs. Ada Richardson
was alive and well; that she resided in New-Orleans.
and having become aware, through the papers, that
her body was found in jersey City dock and idcnti-
fled ar such by her husband, was greatly surprised
thereai as well she might be, and to parties in
Ncw-York Indignantly denying the story of her death
The detective having the matter in charge received
telcg1,hic despaicb from Mrs. Richardson, on Mon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE.

This Board met yesterday afternoon at Police Head
| quarters Mr.. Thomas G. Acton the newly-appolnted
Commissioner taking his seat with Messrs. Bowen and
Bergen.
No other business was transacted than the reception
of the reports relative uncean places from the SAM
tary Squad. The buildings No. ia East Sixteenth
street and No. 23l Broadway reported to be in
dangerous condition. The walls badly cracked the
foundations settled and the structures liable to fall at
any moment.
Under directions from the President Of the Board,
General Superintendent Bowen issued order to the
captains of the various Wards requiring them to
force the Corporation ordinances in every part of the
city, The following copy of the order issued to Capt.
Speight of the Twenty-hrst Ward is type of the
whole, the streets in some instances being altered:
SIR: hereby required the observance Of
Corporation ordinances in respect to the incumbrnce of
streets in your Precinct and rigoroRy enforce the in the
Bowery Wall street Chatham street Grand street Canal street
Hudson street Greenwich street Cehsrne street Fulton street
and Third Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth
avenues
The order is signed by James Bowen, and counter
signed by Inspector Carpenter.
1t is matter of inquiry as to what Capt Speight
has TO do with various streets in Precinct at least two
miles from his own Ward
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-16
NEW-J-ERSEY IIEIMG.

The JERSEY CITY YACHT CLUB.-The first Spring
regatta of the Jersey City Yacht Club is to take place
on the 18th of June when il is expected that the entire
feet consisting of about 80 boats, will participate
The club in ourishing condition, having At present
I25 members. During the past Winter four new
boats-the Joseph Colgate, Jerry Bryant, Wave, and
Sylvia-have been built and added to the fleet. Mr..
NcGiegan the boat-builder, has just commenced lay
ing the keel of boat for Commodore Van Duser,
which TO be 80 feet in length feet BEAM and about
If tuns measurement. She is TO be built with special
reference to speed. The following is list of the
yachts together with their tunnage and names Of own