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Republican Vindicator, October 7, 1859Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Description of Page: National and international news |
The Democratic Imbroglio
(Column 1)Summary: Criticizes the Spectator for pointing out the tensions in the Democratic party over issues of squatter sovereignty and slavery expansion into the territories. Vindicator believes that, since the Southern Democrats fundamentally differ with Douglas over these issues, Douglas should not be the Democrats' choice for President.
Sale of One-half of the Virginia Hotel
(Column 2)Summary: McClung has sold his 1/2 interest in the Virginia Hotel to Jordan for $18,500. It is reported that Jordan may merge the Virginia with the National, which he also owns.
(Names in announcement: James A.McClung, WilliamJordan, M.G.Harman)
War News
(Column 2)Summary: Despite the attempts of Botts to mediate between the Whig and the News, it appears that the war continues.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Botts)
Gas
(Column 2)Summary: The Western Lunatic Asylum has contracted with Messrs. Waterhouse & Bowes for gas.
Game
(Column 2)Summary: The abundance of game in this section of the country is unprecedented.
The Federal Court
(Column 2)Summary: The Federal Court commenced its session in Staunton on Tuesday with the case United States v. Cunningham.
The Slave Trade in the New York Episcopal Convention
(Column 2)Summary: At the Episcopal Convention in New York, when Jay proposed to have the re-opening of the slave trade reviewed by three clergymen and three lawyers, the congregation laughed and voted down the proposal.
Messrs. Editors
(Column 3)Summary: Letter from "A Farmer" complains about the toll-gate by the cemetery erected with the approval of the Common Council of Staunton. Writer says that it harms the country folk more than the city folk. He proposes that all interested in opposing the gate meet at Swoope's Depot on October 15.
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Religious Notice
(Column 2)Summary: Gilbert will preach at the Lutheran Church on Sunday.
(Names in announcement: Rev.D.M.Gilbert)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married in the National Hotel on September 30, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.G.Brooke, John W.Beard, Sarah J.Carson)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on September 22, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.C.Beard, JamesMcClure, Eliza J.Kennedy)
Married
(Column 2)Summary: Married on September 27, 1859.
(Names in announcement: Rev.C.Beard, Andrew J.Kieser, Elizabeth C.Swisher)
Died
(Column 2)Summary: Died on September 22 in Middlebrook at age 58. He was a member of the Ev. Lutheran Church at Mt. Tabor. He leaves behind a wife and two children.
(Names in announcement: JosephHess)Trailer: Pastor
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