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Republican Vindicator, February 5, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Democratic Meeting
(Column 1)

Summary: Announcement of a Democratic meeting on February 1 at the Court House in order to nominate someone to replace John Letcher in Congress.

Is a Convention Necessary or Not?
(Column 1)

Summary: Argues that a convention can only strengthen the Democratic Party and would battle the Opposition; partly illegible.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Letcher, Mr.Powell, Gov.Smith)

Full Text of Article:

"The democrats of the county, of the district, we appeal to you on the ground of party allegiance, of party discipline and custom, to throw off the lethargy which seems to have seized you, and rally to the rescue of the party."

Mr. J.W. Bridegame
(Column 2)

Summary: Bridegame purchased the paper the Valley Democrat.
(Names in announcement: J.W.Bridegame)

The Post Office
(Column 2)

Summary: Article tells of present debate over the raising of postage rates and argues that the people should only consent to an increase if the office is reformed.

Mr. Letcher and the Old Soldier's Pension Bill--The Ruffner Pamphlet
(Column 3)

Summary: Article written by "we of the Tenth Legion" criticizes the Old Soldiers' Pension Bill as an unnecessary drain on the treasury and defends Letcher against Know-Nothing charges that he is an abolitionist.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Letcher, Mr.Summers)

Full Text of Article:

"...the time is approaching when every Southern man will contend that the Slave trade is morally, religiously and politically right, and when support of that trade will be made a test of fealty to the South."

Valuable Machine
(Column 3)

Summary: A machine that works lumber is on display at the American Hotel.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Connell)

The Homestead Bill
(Column 3)

Summary: Article lambastes the Homestead Bill.

Significant
(Column 4)

Summary: Hunter of Jefferson has refused to let the Opposition submit his name for gubernatorial candidacy.
(Names in announcement: AndrewHunter)

Origin of Article: Blue Ridge Republican

Democratic Caucuses
(Column 4)

Summary: A caucus of Democratic senators met to consider the President's proposal to change the tariff.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Hunter, Mr.Bigler)

Suicide
(Column 2)

Summary: Chappell, a student at Hampden Sidney College, committed suicide by taking poison.
(Names in announcement: C.E.Chappell)