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Republican Vindicator, September 30, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Description of Page: Fiction |
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Description of Page: International news |
The Harmonious Opposition
(Column 1)Summary: The Opposition press has delighted in the wrangling within the Democratic camp. However, the Vindicator notes with sarcasm that the Opposition ranks are not terribly harmonious either, as is indicated by a fight going on between Botts and the Richmond Whig.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Wise, Mr.Douglas, Mr.Stuart, Mr.Botts, Mr.Rives)
Laying the Corner Stone of the M.E. Church
(Column 2)Summary: The ceremony for the laying of the corner stone was quite an event, especially the speech given by Rev. Riley.
Full Text of Article:
(Names in announcement: Rev. Dr.Riley)"The monotony of our town was delightfully disturbed on last Tuesday by the ceremonies attending the laying of the Corner Stone of the new Methodist Church."
Mr. Douglas on Judge Black's reply to the Harper Squatter Sovereignty Manifesto
(Column 2)Summary: On September 16, Douglas responded with anger to Black's criticism of Douglas's views on squatter sovereignty. The Vindicator defends Black's position.
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(Column 2)Summary: Sarcastically says that it hoped that harmony would be restored to the Opposition after Botts and the Richmond Whig got into a war of words.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Botts)
Man Killed
(Column 2)Summary: Farrar, in retaliation for alleged insults of his wife by Vance, broke the neck of Vance and killed him.
(Names in announcement: WilliamFarrar, MichaelVance, JusticeBickle)
The Eclectic Magazine
(Column 2)Summary: Mr. Rood, the agent for the Eclectic, will only be at the American for a few more days for subscribers to subscribe to his magazine.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Rood)
Improving
(Column 2)Summary: Simms, who had been in critical condition, is thankfully improving.
(Names in announcement: O.P.Simms)
The Hon. J.M. Botts as Pacificator
(Column 3)Summary: Botts has apparently become the mediator in the war between the News and the Whig. The Vindicator sarcastically delights in the tension between the Opposition papers.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Botts)
Death of Rev. Dr. Eichelberger
(Column 4)Summary: The death of Eichelberger, minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, has cast a gloom on Staunton.
(Names in announcement: Rev.Eichelberger, Rev. Mr.Baum, Rev. Mr.Walker)
A New Movement Against the Webster Statue--Northern Fanaticism
(Column 3)Summary: Article includes (and criticizes) an excerpt from Garrison's "The Liberator," which criticizes the erection of a statue commemorating Webster because Webster's supported the fugitive slave bill.
Full Text of Article:
(Names in announcement: Mr.Garrison, Gov.Banks)"The Abolitionists have adopted a new rallying cry. 'Down with the Union,' has given place to 'Down with Webster's Statue.'"
Attempted Suicide
(Column 6)Summary: Stiff of Staunton attempted suicide last Sunday by cutting his throat with a knife.
(Names in announcement: EdwardStiff, Dr.Peachy)
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Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on September 21, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.William E.Baker, D.Clark, Mary S.Loveridus)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on September 26 at the Virginia Hotel.
(Names in announcement: Rev.GeorgeBrooke, LafayetteCampbell, SallieTalley)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Miss Carter, formerly of Staunton, died in Richmond on September 24 at age 25.
(Names in announcement: Mrs.Adams, Mary E.Carter)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Miss Patterson, formerly of Augusta, died in Harrisonburg on September 19 at age 29.
(Names in announcement: MaryPatterson)
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