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Republican Vindicator, April 2, 1859

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The Spring Season
(Column 7)

Summary: Discusses how to care for crops in spring.

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Public Discussion
(Column 1)

Summary: Stuart and Michie will discuss the gubernatorial campaign at Rockbridge.
(Names in announcement: A.H.H.Stuart, Thomas J.Michie)

Trailer: Spectator and Lexington papers please copy.

Mr. Harris a Candidate for Congress, Convention or No Convention
(Column 1)

Summary: Harris denounced the Harrisonburg convention and declared himself a candidate. The Vindicator backs the nominee selected by the convention.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Harris, Gen.Harman, JamesSkinner)

[No Title]
(Column 2)

Summary: Skinner won an overwhelming number of votes at the Democratic convention as candidate for Congress. He accepted the nomination in a speech at the convention.
(Names in announcement: John A.Harman, James H.Skinner, JohnLetcher)

Botts Ratification Meeting
(Column 2)

Summary: Article makes fun of comments made by Opposition members.
(Names in announcement: Botts, Mr.Goggin, BobDoyle, Mr.Letcher, JohnImboden, A.H.H.Stuart)

The Convention
(Column 3)

Summary: On March 30, the delegates from this district met in Harrisonburg to nominate a candidate for Congress. Peyton was voted as a Vice President; Hill as a permanent officer; Geo. Baylor on Committee on Rules and Mode of Living. J. H. Skinner received the greatest number of votes.
(Names in announcement: R.D.Hill, John H.Peyton, GeorgeBaylor, J.H.Skinner)

Training of Officers
(Column 3)

Summary: The Training of Officers of Militia will take place April 25, 26, and 27.

Committed
(Column 3)

Summary: A free negro from Spring Hill was jailed for killing his wife.

[No Title]
(Column 5)

Summary: Wise answers Wilson's letter by assuring that he endorses Letcher.
(Names in announcement: Henry A.Wise, BenjaminWilson, Mr.Letcher)

Origin of Article: The Enquirer

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Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Kincaid married Lowary on March 11, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.WilliamGriffin, J.Lowary, SusanKincaid, DavidKincaid)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Talliaferro married Huff on March 28, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.O.P.Wingman, William B.Talliaferro, Virginia C.Huff, JohnHuff)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Henry married McGuffin on March 10, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.C.Sunderland, A.H.Henry, Sallie A.A.McGuffin)

Married
(Column 3)

Summary: Bolton married Fortune on March 16, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.B.M.Wailes, BenjaminFortune, Thomas MarshalBolton, Rebecca Y.Fortune)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Mrs. Barnhart died at the age of 74.
(Names in announcement: PollyBarnhart, GeorgeBarnhart)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Rodney Walker Ronderson died on March 18, 1859, at the age of 1 month.
(Names in announcement: Rodney WalkerRonderson, RobertRonderson, CatherineRonderson)

Tribute of Respect
(Column 3)

Summary: The Staunton Masonic Lodge held a tribute for deceased member Brown on March 24, 1859.
(Names in announcement: John H.Brown, John B.Watts, B.H.Peck, D.C.McGuffin, James P.Patterlon)

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