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Republican Vindicator, February 26, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Description of Page: Many humorous anecdotes from around the country.

The 22d
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Summary: Describes the wonderful celebration of the 22nd, complete with a parade that included the West Augusta Guards, accompanied by the Mountain Sax-horn Band.
(Names in announcement: James H.Skinner, William H.Baylor)

Congressional Convention
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Summary: Laments the disorganized state of the Democratic party.

Full Text of Article:

"It therefore becomes the duty of the Virginia Democracy, and especially of the Tenth Legion, to stop if possible this tendency to ruin and disorganization, and this can best be done by a bright example."

The Convention which met in Richmond...
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Summary: Mocks a convention of the Opposition in Richmond that styled itself the "Whig and American convention."

Fire
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Summary: Article tells of a fire that burned down Bledsoe's house, though his stable was saved.
(Names in announcement: AaronBledsoe)

Amateur Thieves
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Summary: Sherer's confectionery store was broken into by thieves who helped themselves to oysters and who tried to get alcohol as well but failed.
(Names in announcement: JohnSherer)

Democratic Meeting in Bath
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Summary: Article lists delegates from Bath County who will be delegates at a Democratic convention to nominate congressmen.
(Names in announcement: WilliamAyres, James W.Bonner, John H.Burns, JohnCarpenter, George W.Cleck, JohnCleckJr., JohnCleckSr., A.G.Clerk, John N.Clerk, Leroy P.DangerfieldJr., Joseph B.Dickinson, John R.Dickinson, John C.Eagle, AlbertFaucett, JohnGillespie, HenryGroseSr., J.W.Gwinn, DavidGwinn, Daniel C.Hamilton, OsburnHamilton, RogerHickman, MosesMcClintic, William H.McClintic, JamesMcClintic, A.H.McClintic, WilliamMcClintieJr., WilliamMcCliutieSr., AnthonyMustoe, LewisPayne, JonathanPhilips, JacobSimmons, ReginSimpson, William H.Tenill, Henry S.Wado, Benjamin T.Walton, StephenWandless, William L.Weldon, Randolph R.Wilson, Andrew J.Wilson, Francis M.Wood, James M.Wood)

Peace in Kansas
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Summary: The Kansas Legislature has passed an amnesty act that includes the removal of three St. Louis judges.
(Names in announcement: U.S. MarshallRussell, Mr.Wilmer, Mr.Lanbam, Mr.Hackney)

Buchanan and Douglas in Missouri
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Summary: The Missouri House of Representatives endorsed policies of Buchanan over Douglas.

Mr. William B. Astor has just received...
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Summary: Astor received a female nude statue from Italy.
(Names in announcement: William B.Astor, Mr.Powers)

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Married
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Summary: Steinbeck married Henry on February 24, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.George G.Brooke, JacobSteinbeck, SarahHenry)

Married
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Summary: Webb married Craig on February 2, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.WilliamBrown, Dr.Joseph B.Webb, Cornelia J.Craig, JamesCraig)

Married
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Summary: Gum married Terry on February 17, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.William C.Bird, AmosGum, MissFannyTerry, JamesTerry)

Died
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Summary: Kayser died on February 10, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Joseph D.Kayser)

Died
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Summary: Buwyer died on February 20, 1859.
(Names in announcement: LeonardBuwyer)

Died
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Summary: Cornelia Lenoir died on February 7.
(Names in announcement: CorneliaLenoir, WilliamLenoir, John B.Christian, Rev. Dr.McFarland)

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