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Republican Vindicator, January 15, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Senator Douglas and the Charleston Convention
(Column 1)

Summary: From the Chicago Times, the Vindicator discovers that Douglas will not run for president in 1860 unless his nomination is sought.
(Names in announcement: SenatorStephenDouglas)

Fred Douglas' Daughter for Sale
(Column 2)

Summary: Claims that Fred Douglas's daughter is for sale.
(Names in announcement: FredDouglas)

Full Text of Article:

"...as Fred is amply able to make the outlay, he should either purchase his own flesh and blood from servitude, or cease his shrieks over an institution which possesses such untold horrors."

The Spectator Desires to Know
(Column 2)

Summary: "The Spectator" asked what keeps the Democratic Party together; the Vindicator responds that there is much greater unity of sentiment within the Democratic party than within the Opposition.

The Judgeship
(Column 2)

Summary: Samuels died, leaving a judgeship open to candidates from many Virginia counties, including Augusta.
(Names in announcement: Green B.Samuels)

Fire
(Column 2)

Summary: Fire broke out at the Institution of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind; discovered to be the shed of Dr. S.C. Merrilatt. Shed was saved. On Monday the cry of fire was again raised, but proved to be the chimney.
(Names in announcement: Dr.S.C.Merrilatt)

Mount Vernon Association
(Column 2)

Summary: Article supports appeal made by the Mount Vernon Association to raise funds for purchase of the estate; project strenuously supported by the Ladies of the (Augusta) County.
(Names in announcement: WilliamToms, Edwin M.Taylor)

The Case of the "Wanderer"
(Column 3)

Summary: A vessel named the "Wanderer" was captured landing a cargo of slaves in Georgia and South Carolina. Many planters have hailed the renewal of the slave trade because they feel that there is a need for more slave labor in the South and in the new Western territories.

Full Text of Article:

"The most potent argument in its favor is, that we need negro labor."

Increase of Patronage
(Column 3)

Summary: The Vindicator has increased its subscriber list; nevertheless, the paper will never forget that it is a Democratic herald.

[No Title]
(Column 3)

Summary: The Ladies of Staunton propose holding a fair on February 22 to benefit the West Augusta Guards.

Communications
(Column 4)

Summary: Letter partly illegible but appears to apologize to Skinner for any unintentional smearing of his character by Harris.
(Names in announcement: C.R.Harris, Mr.Skinner)

Trailer: "The same papers which were requested to publish my article, will please give this an insertion also."

[No Title]
(Column 4)

Summary: Skinner writes that apparently Harris did receive a substantial number of eastern votes in the Petersburg Convention for the office of Lt. Governor. The attached article recounts how Skinner initially supported Harris but then changed his vote to Montague in order to balance of the ticket between eastern and western parts of Virginia.
(Names in announcement: James H.Skinner, C.R.Harris, Old, Montague)

Trailer: "The papers of the District will please copy this and the appended remarks."

Messrs. Editors
(Column 4)

Summary: Letter from A Democrat ridicules the Opposition for disarray in choosing a congressional candidate. Writer also supports the idea of holding a Democratic convention in Staunton to ensure the unity of the party.
(Names in announcement: Wise, Imboden)

I have seen nothing lately...
(Column 4)

Summary: Letter supports Skinner for Congress.
(Names in announcement: JamesSkinner)

Congressional Convention
(Column 5)

Summary: Letter argues that most Democrats support the idea of holding a convention for nominating a candidate for Congress. A convention will both ensure unity within the party and will help the party throw its support behind one agreed upon candidate.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Letcher)

Full Text of Article:

"It is the only remaining national and conservative organization in which the whole people of the confederacy can unite, and which has the power to maintain the Union."

Trailer: Democratic papers of the District please copy.

To the Editor of the Tenth Legion
(Column 5)

Summary: Letter on behalf of Tenth Legion supports William Harman to replace Letcher for the magistracy.
(Names in announcement: JohnLetcher, WilliamHarman)

By the Governor of Virginia
(Column 7)

Summary: The governor declares April 14, 1859 an election day to replace deceased Samuels as judge on the Supreme Court of Appeals.
(Names in announcement: Green B.Samuels, GeorgeMumford)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: Married on January 6.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Mr.Baker, Thomas A.Bladsow, MissMattie)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: Mr.Cochran married Miss Cameron on January 6.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Dr.White, William B.Cochran, MargaretCameron, Col.WarwickCameron)

The Democratic Party--its Vitality--its Future
(Column 1)

Summary: Praises the Democratic party and assures voters that each defeat brings renewed vitality to the party.

Full Text of Article:

"Like the giant Anteus, it has struck the earth; and it will, as it ever has, gain new vigor and vitality with the rebound."