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Republican Vindicator, January 8, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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The Coalition of the Opposition
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Summary: Denounces meeting in Washington of southern leaders of the Opposition.

Town Hall
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Summary: Article advocates construction of a new town hall to accommodate larger political meetings, both state and local.

Full Text of Article:

"The importance of such a hall is obvious to every one. Staunton is the centre of the State, and to Staunton all eyes are turned whenever a political convention or any other assembly is to be convened..."

The Trial of Geo. E. Deneale Before the Committing Magistrate
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Summary: Deneale is standing trial for falsely claiming rights to property.
(Names in announcement: GeorgeDeneale, N.A.Shands)

The "Harmonious Opposition"
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Summary: Disagrees with the Spectator's characterization of the Opposition meeting on December 27th as "harmonious." In fact, according to the Vindicator, "the elements would not unite, and unity of sentiment did not prevail."
(Names in announcement: JohnImboden, BolivarChristian, Mr.Doyle, PowellHarrison)

Opposition Meeting
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Summary: Report on meeting of the Opposition on December 27.
(Names in announcement: J. GivensFulton, RobertGuy, L.WaddellJr., BolivarChristian, R.L.Doyle, G.W.Imboden, John D.Imboden, Mr.Harrison, William A.Bell)

Complimentary
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Summary: The Abington Virginian supports John B. Baldwin as Opposition candidate for governor.
(Names in announcement: Col.JohnBaldwin)

Hon. John Letcher's Letter of Acceptance
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Summary: John Letcher accepts the Democratic nomination for governor.
(Names in announcement: JohnLetcher)

Virginia to Wit
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Summary: Disbursements made to the Poor House
(Names in announcement: SheriffM.H.McCue, G.M.Cochran, E.Hogshead, William A.Burnett)

To the Voters of the Ninth Congressional District
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Summary: Skinner accepts the nomination for Representative to Congress as a Democrat.
(Names in announcement: James H.Skinner)

Trailer: The papers of the District are respectfully requested to copy.

For the Vindicator; Mulberry Grove, near Brandy Station
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Summary: Harris thanks his fellow legislators for their votes for his nomination for Lt. Governor.
(Names in announcement: James H.Skinner, Harris, Montagne, Old, C.B.Harris)

Trailer: Spectator, Harrisonburg, Shenandoah, and Lexington papers will please copy.

For the Vindicator; Monterrey, Dec. 21, 1858
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Summary: Voters supporting the nomination of Skinner to replace Letcher.
(Names in announcement: JamesSkinner, JohnLetcher)

Trailer: Several Voters

Married
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Summary: Married on December 26.
(Names in announcement: Rev.G.G.Brooks, Samuel C.Pilmer, Elizabeth G.Johnston)

Married
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Summary: Married on December 27.
(Names in announcement: Rev.G.G.Brooks, John P.Butterly, Ann MariaGrove)

Married
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Summary: Married on December 28.
(Names in announcement: Rev.George H.Ray, William G.Brown, Mary A.Hardy)

Died
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Summary: John Wise died on December 25 after a protracted illness.
(Names in announcement: JohnWise)