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TerritOrializing the South.

The New York Eapress says: The Radi-
cal plan now seems to be, and with some
prospect of temporary success, to take away
even from the old Thirteen States, such as
Virginia, North and South Carolina and
Georgia, (parties to the Revolution of 1776,
and the Constitutional compact of 1787) their
State Charters, Constitutions, Governments
Rights of all kinds, and to reduce them to
Territories, such as Arizona, Idaho, or Mon
tana, to be governed, not by Governors APP
pointed by the President, but by Governors
or Satraps, created by Congress, or some
agent of Congress
There are some things to be considered
even if Rump Congress could override the
veto, and enact all this:
LIST. 1t is Judicial question. to be deter
mined, not by Congress, nor By the Prcsi-
dent, but by the Supreme Court Of the Uni
ted States. Five Judges there can stop any
such Radical revolutionary proceeding.
End. 1t becomes the Northern holders OF
the bonds Of Virginia, North Carolina, Ala
bama, Louisiana, and others of the ten terri
torlalized States, to consider, if, as State cor
porations, these ten States are extinguished.
as contemplated by the Radicals, whether
there exists any corporations, or anybody,
to pay their State bonds and State obliga-
tions.
The ten Southern States may, perhaps, be
thus freed from their debts by the Radicals
very large amounts of which are in Northern
hands-and so, perhaps, what is intended as
curse tor them, may turn out to be bles-
sing in disguise.
All we have to say to the South, Just now
is, stand firm, stand still, under all this Rad
ical thunder and Lightning in Washington,
it will kill more Northern than Southern men
IN the end. Endurance is now the great yir-
tue needed at the South
The precedent of this Territorializing Act.
is. if possible, worse than the principle. Es-
tablish it, and it is established, that major
ity of States can reduce the minority to Ter
ritories to be governed by Congress. Thus
Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania may, some
day, have brought back upon them the rod
they administer to others. Indeed, if in
Nashington's administration. the rebellion of
ohays in Massachusetts,, and of the Whiskey
people in Pennsylvania, had been punished,
as it is now proposed to punish the Rebels Of
the South-both Massachusetts and Penn
sylvania might now be mere Territories, in
lieu Of States.
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The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times gives the following account of
the organization and proceedings of the set
Of sweet Williams from the South. who are now
conspiring against us in Washington:
THE soUTHERS REPUBLICAN ASSOCIATION
The Executive Committee of the South
ern Republican Association is in session, dis
cussing propositions, which, after being
adopted by the Association at large, will be
presented to Congress It is barely proba-
BILE. however, that there will be no joint &C.
ton of the Representatives from all the States
together, as there is a great difference of
opinion regarding the feasibility Of the Ter
ritorial theory The Louisiana delegation
are unwavering in its support, but have re-
ceived check by a question from one of the
Texas delegation as to how they will prevent
the appointment of Territorial Governors by
the President. Judge Sherwood, of Texas.
evidently the leader Of the anti-Territorialists
is supported BY a majority of the States in
bis views that Congress has the power to Or
ganizc new governments at once; but it being
acknowledged that large additional militia
ny force will be necessary to accomplish such
change there is some hesitation about
adopting them as a fnality. The Louisiana
ans insist that if the States are reduced to
Territorial condition, they can remain with
out anything more than delegate representa-
ton in Congress until the South is filled up
with loyal men from the North, or the ex-
rebels get tired Of their present obstinacy and
allow the unconditional Union men to take
the lead in their respective States. or at least
have an equal share in the Offices Another
point on which there is great difference of
opinion is the extent of rebel disfranchise-
ment; but there is the greatest unanimity
regarding universal loyal suffrage without
color or distinction
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evitable. His physicians pronounced his case in
durable, when he commenced the use of this SIM
pie but powerful remedy. His health was restor-
ed in very short time, and no return of the dis
ease has been unprecedented, for all the symptoms
quickly disappeared, and his present weight is
more than two hundred pounds
Since his recovery, he has devoted his attention
exclusively to the cure of Consumption and the
diseases which are usually complicated with it.
and the cures affected by his medicines have been
very numerous and truly wonderful. Dr. SCHENcK
makes professional visits to several of the larger
cities weekly, where he has large concourse of
patients, and it is truly astonishing to see poor
cOnsumptives that have to be lifted out of their
carriages, and in few months healthy, robust
persons. DR.. ScHENcKs PULMoNIc SYRUP, SEA-
WEED Tonic, aud MANDRAKE PILLS are generally
all required in curing Consumption. Full direc-
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them without seeing DIR ScHEScK, but when it
is convenient it is best to see him. He gives ad-
vice free, but for thorough examination with
his Respirometer his fee is three dollars.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the two
| 1ikenesscs Of the Doctor-one when in the last
stage of Consumption, and the other as he now is,
in perfect health-are on the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers. Price 81 SO
per bottle, or $3.50 the half dozen. Letters for
advice should always bedirected to DR.. Schenck' 5
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Speci<yg Notices.


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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

The long looked for history of his cam
paigns, by Gen. Jubal A. Early, is in the
hands of the publisher, at Toronto, Canada
West, and will shortly be out. The edition
is to be published at Gen. Early's expense
and is limited to one thousand It is high
ly praised by ex-Ccnfederates in Canada who
have read the Manuscript, and as Gen. Ear
" is unable to publish large edition at his
own expense, but is willing that it shall be
re-published in Virginia, for the benefit Of
the Memorial Associations engaged in collect
ing the remains Of our Confederate dead, we
second the suggestion of our contemporary of
the Richmond Wing that some publishing
house re-publish the work, and the Memoir
al Associations subscribe for as many as they
think proper to sell at an advance for their
benefit. We think it would probably be best
for the Memorial Associations in the State to
take the initiative and arrange for its re- pub
LEGATION, as the sale of this work is likely to
be large both North and South, and especial
ly in Virginia, and it is probable large
amount would be realized to them from it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

The e. S. District Court, Judge Under
wood presiding, opened in Norfolk on the
18th inst. There is very little business be-
fore it. 1t is uncertain when the U. S. Cir
cult Court will meet, as Chief Justice Chase
has not yet made known his intentions con-
corning special session.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

The Virginia House of Delegates passed,
on the 18th inst, unanimously, the bill APP
propriating $4,000 for the purchase of ar
tifcial limbs for manned Confederate Soldiers
in Virginia.
The Senate, on The same day, passed the
Usury bill increasing the legal maximum
rate of interest from six to ten per cent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

Col. Baldwin introduced most interest
ing bill in the Legislature, providing for the
difficulty arising from the effort made by the
Northern wing of the Church organizations
in the State, which broke up before and
during the war, to obtain possession of the
Church property formerly belonging to the
united organizations. This bill authorizes
the majority Of the congregation to say where
the Church property shall go.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

On Tuesday last, Mr.. Sumner presented,
in the United States Senate, the Memorial of
the Union League of Norfolk, for the estab-
lishment of a territorial government in Vir-
GINA, and tho appointment of Judge Under
wood as Governor. Referred to the Recon
struction Committee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

The U. s. Supreme Court is reported to
have agreed upon IL decision in the test-oath
cases and Judge Grier assigned to deliver
the opinion Of the Majority, which he is now
engaged in preparing. From this fact it is
inferred that the test-oath is decided uncon-
stitutional, at least SO far as it effects attor-
ncyS,
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FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 81, 1866

The " indicator" is published at So in
advance, $3.50 if paid within sac months
and So if not paid until the expiration Of six
months but within the Year,
Those who are indebted for subscription
can pay the same at the rate of $3.50 per
snnuns, if payment be made prior to Jsnaa-
~ LIST, 1867.
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While we have no voice in the National
Legislation, we, nevertheless, can not fail to
look with interest to the doings of Congress.
Though noting the sayings and doings in
that body we are totally at a loss to tell what
our status is Indeed we think it would
puzzle philosopher to disentangle the mesh
into which radical fanaticisn has gotten the
condition Of the South. When the Consti-
tutional Amendment was passed it was in
tended that it should be ratified by all the
States. in which category the most ferocious
radical chased our Southern communities.
Then it was contended that by secession we
had lost our status as States and were con-
qucred provinces and to be dealt with as SUCH
Now member of Congress openly declares
that upon the ratification of the Constitution
al Amendment, we must, in all fairness, be
allowed representation and admitted to our
old position of States in the Union, but if we
reject it the whole military and naval power
of the country is to be used to thrust it down
our threats. He plainly takes as the basis
of our wrong-doing the failure to ratify the
Constitutional Amendment and thus relieves
US of all the alleged culpability on account Of
our acts of secession and consequent war
Another, not seeing as far into the milestone,
would reduce the States of the South into
territorial condition, re-organize the govern
ments by the tools of Congress, disfranchise
our citizens, &C., &C., while a third would
reconstruct the District formerly compo-
sing the State of North Carolina" which
would be precedent for action in regard to
other States
Now for the life of US We can't tell wheth-
er we are to be recognized as " fish, flesh or
fowl" whether the Southern States 6 So
called" are to be considered as States, Ter
ritorics, or Districts, or when this long and
much mooted question is to be decided, so
varied and conflicting are the opinions Of those
in power. This much we do know that there
is not enough of philosophle craftsmanship IN
Congress to disentangle the mesh into which
the disposition of the Southern States has
gotten it. The only resort will be to cast
aside fanaticism and fanatical legislation, and
fall back upon the Constitution and common
sense, and, as respect for the Constitution is
but slightly entertained in the Halls of Con-
gress, and an approach to common sense is
vastly slower than !" snaiPs gallcp," we can
reasonably expect that the status of the
Southern States will be the subject of decla-
nation for Congressman yet unborn, and the
youngest of us will die with the question un-
solved as to whether he was born in State,
Territory or District. M ts
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

MAJ. j. w. NEWTON. HAS THIS
lN day associated himself in business with G.
Mandebaum, dealer in dy-made clothing, and
would be pleased to see his friends.
Stsuntun Va, Oct. lst, 1866.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

By late dispatches across the Atlantic Ca
bio we learn Of the death, at Miramar, of
rarlotta, Emprefs Of Mexico.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

PARDoNED. DR.. S. P. Moore, formerly
Surgeon General of the Southern Confedera-
cy, has been pardoned by President John
rpn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

DANK NOTICE.-Th annua; meeting
ID CT the Stockholders of the National Valley
Bank of Staunton for the election of Directors,
will be held at its Banking house on the second
Tuesday of January next, being January 9Th,
1867. EDWIN NJ. TAYLOR,
Dec. I, 'e6-5t. Cashier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

AS the first step in the Programme, the
radicals brought forward and passed the Ne
gro Suffrage bill for the District of Columbia,
granting the right Of suffrage to all male ne
groes twenty-one years of age, without prop
erty or educational qualifications. This is
but carrying out the plan fore-shadowed by
Speaker Colfax in a speech at the Washington
reception, viz: that the members had returned
to enforce the will of the people, which had
settled beyond all controversy, certain
points, among which are the following, 'that
the work of reconstruction must be in the
hands Of the friends not the enemies of the
nation;" and, " that the negroes must be
accorded the right to vote, because Mr.. Lin
eoln had proclaimed their freedom"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21

The resolutions declaring that the Virginia
Legislature would pass no acts of reputation
came up for consideration in the House on
Monday last, and received the unanimous
vote of all present, seventy mine Members.
AS far as the Legislature represents the
views of our people on this subject, and we
believe vast majority are with them, repu-
diation Of public or private debts in Virginia
is not to be thought Of The remarks of
Mr.. Hansbrough on this subject, which
We publish in our Legislative summary, are
pithy and to the point, and will strike con-
cordant feeling in the heart of every true
Yirginian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-12-21


The AUTHORITY When you hear radi-
Gals denouncing President johnson for par
doning repentant confederates, just refer
them to the following clause Of the act Of
Congress passed by them, and approved Ju-
ly 18th 1862, by President Lincoln. Sec.
Is. reads:
The President is hereby authorized, at
any time hereafter, by proclamation, to ex-
tend to persons who may have participated in
the existing rebellion in any state or part
thereof, pardon and amnesty, with such ex-
ceptions, and at such time. and such condl-
tons, as he may deem expedient for the pub
lie welfare"
If this is not satisfactory let them refer to
the End sec. article End Of the constitution.
1t likewise vests in him the same power re-
peated by act Of Congress- The course of
the President in this as in every other re-
spect is strongly fortified against the outra-
geous assaults of the fanatics in Congress.
Scranton Reqsster.
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An unfortunate being assailcd on all sides
turns with exceeding pleasure to any one who
extends to him a morsel Of sympathy, so
we of the South, assailed for acts of commits
sion and omission by an infuriated majority
in Congress, turn with feelings Of inexpress-
IDLE delight to a tender of sympathy, or d
word spoken in our defence in that body.
where we are denied representatives, whose
duty it would be to defend their unfortunate
constituencies. This inexpressible pleasure
we have felt in perusing the following ex-
tract from the manly speech of Mr. Rogers
of New Jersey, delivered in the House of
Representatives, on Wednesday Of last week,
and which, we doubt not, will occasion an
equal degree Of pleasure to our readers. He
said:
- He had never feared to state his position,
and he would say now that he deeply SYM
pathized with the down trodden people of the
South, that they were governed by despot-
ism, and the conduct Of the present Congress
toward the South would itself be sufficient
cause for rebellion. He protested, and
would always protest against all despotism
everywhere. He protested against the des-
potism Of this Congress. and he warned the
people of the whole country that their lber-
ties were about being taken away from them
by set of crazy fanatics. He was for gen.
cral amnesty at all events.
The whole object of the legislation of Con-
gross seemed to punish the South He had
yet to hear uttered in the House, except by
few individuals, the first word of magma
nimity toward the South, the first principle
of Christianity cited in their behalf The
people of the South were brave people To
be sure they had rebelled against the govern
ment, but in doing SO they had done only
what thousands upon thousands of brave peo-
pie had done before in all ages of the world
Mr.. Rogers drew parallel between the
condition of Ireland and that of the South,
quoting as applicable to the latter the politi-
cal axiom that taxation without representa-
ton is tyranny, and said the whole South
was unrepresented in any way in Congress,
except the single State of Tennessee, which,
however, had not proper representation,
and had not republican form of government,
but was governed by despotism.
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