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Republican Vindicator, March 3, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Description of Page: Much of right-hand column illegible. |
Lynch Law Administered by Women
(Column 7)Summary: In Oregon a man who was arrested for murdering his wife was attacked by women hoping to avenge his wife's death.
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Description of Page: List of letters left at Staunton post office; congressional news |
Convention Meeting on Monday Last--The Free Fight Renewed by the Democracy of Augusta
(Column 1)Summary: The Democrats of the County met on the first day of March court and decided to hold a convention in Harrisonburg to elect a man to Congress. Article generally praises the Democracy and criticizes the Opposition; much is illegible.
Different Gentlemen Who Are Supposed To Be In Nomination for Governor by the Opposition
(Column 2)Summary: Article makes fun of Opposition candidate's name and different ways of spelling it.
(Names in announcement: William L.Goggin)
Organize! Organize!
(Column 2)Summary: Article entreats Democrats to organize. The party will hold meetings throughout the county on March 12 for the purpose of appointing delegates to the District Convention.
Full Text of Article:"...we have a lively hope and a distinct presentiment that old federal Augusta will yet be redeemed from Know Nothing rule."
Our thanks are due...
(Column 3)Summary: Thanks Taylor for his prize essay on Sunday Schools. Even though the committee has not read his piece, the man's reputation is such that it will reward him a minimum of $50.00 for what it is sure is a fine work.
(Names in announcement: Rev.George B.Taylor)
Fires
(Column 3)Summary: Kemper's barn burned down with eight horses and mules, two cows, and three buggies; damage was estimated at $2000.
(Names in announcement: B.F.Kemper)
Fires
(Column 3)Summary: Michie's stable, on Simpson's lot, was burned down last Saturday.
(Names in announcement: T.J.Michie, A.M.Simpson)
Fires
(Column 3)Summary: On Monday, a coal fire was discovered at Grove's carpentry shop but was put out before damage could be done.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Grove)
What Does it Mean?
(Column 3)Summary: The Spectator has declined to inform the Vindicator about what it means by "American." Article criticizes the Spectator for its dodging of the issue.
Court Day
(Column 3)Summary: Last Monday was Court Day; many Democrats were present.
Democratic Meeting in Augusta
(Column 4)Summary: A Democratic meeting in Augusta decided to send 100 delegates from Augusta County to the District convention in Harrisonburg on the 30th. The article is followed by a list of how many delegates came from each city (Staunton heads the list with 11).
(Names in announcement: William A.Abney, JacobBaylor, William S.H.Baylor, GeorgeBaylor, R.G.Bickell, Samuel B.Brown, DavidBucker, William A.Burke, George M.Cochran, J.M.Crank, BenjaminCrawford, P.H.Fisher, JohnHarman, Reuben D.Hill, AbsalomKoiner, Mr.Kolmer, H.B.Michie, H.L.Opie)
District Meetings
(Column 4)Summary: An announcement from several Democrats calls for a meeting of the First Magisterial District in Staunton on March 12 at the Court House to nominate delegates to the proposed District Congressional Convention.
District Meetings
(Column 4)Summary: Announcement for meeting of Democrats of Second District to meet in Staunton March 12 to appoint delegates to District Convention.
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Married
(Column 2)Summary: Mr. Bright, of Lewisburg, married Martha Guy on February 21, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.WilliamBrown, Michael A.BrightEsq., MarthaGuy, RobertGuy)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on February 20, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.J.H.Crawford, John H.Strickler, CarolineBushong)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Miss Crone, of Richmond, married Mr. Grayer, of Staunton, on February 17, 1859 in Washington, D.C.
(Names in announcement: Rev.G.W.Sampson, PortersfieldGraves, SarahCrone)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on February 22, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.DanielBrower, PeterWine, Mary JaneWenger, AbrahamWenger)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Cochran died on February 15, 1859, in Staunton.
(Names in announcement: E. LucyCochran, Rev. Dr.Hendron)
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Description of Page: Advertisements, court news, and announcements for Congress |