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Republican Vindicator, December 9, 1859

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Arrest and Extradition of Witnesses
(Column 7)

Summary: Stevens, one of the Harper's Ferry conspirators, is being held in Staunton, Virginia.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Stevens)

Capt. Brown and Capt. Pate
(Column 7)

Summary: Brown was visited by Henry Clay Pate, the commander of the pro-slavery forces at the battle of Black-Jack.

Origin of Article: Charlestown Spirit of Jefferson

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Description of Page: Most of the page contains Wise's speech to the Virginia House of Delegates.

Governor's Message
(Column 1)

Summary: Wise gave a very sectional speech on Harper's Ferry to the Virginia House of Delegates, calling Brown's invasion an invasion on slaveholders and on their property. Wise recalls the events of the invasion.

Execution of John Brown
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Summary: Article details what happened the day Brown was executed; claims that the prisoner was affectionate to everyone except for Cook. Before his hanging Brown visited with the other prisoners.

Charlestown Intelligence
(Column 6)

Summary: Brown was refused his request to let Mrs. Brown stay with him; during her visit they discussed family matters and his impending death.

Demonstrations of the Sympathizers of Brown's Execution
(Column 7)

Summary: The African-American community of Boston is holding vigils in memory of Brown; in Albany, New York, there were church meetings in his honor. There were also demonstrations in Ohio; Massachusetts; and Canada, New Hampshire.

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Description of Page: Column 2 contains national congressional news.

The Governor's Message
(Column 1)

Summary: The Vindicator endorses Wise's message, noting the significance of the difference between the governor and the president over the use of federal power, especially in situations like Harper's Ferry.
Full Text of Article:
"If this contruction obtains--if the Federal Government refuses to interpose to prevent such inroads as that which took place at Harper's Ferry, while Virginia is forbid by the Federal constitution, to protect herself--she must of necessity go out of the Union, and provide for her own defence."

The Eclectic Magazine
(Column 1)

Summary: The Eclectic Magazine denies any responsibility for the wrong-doings of its agent Rood, who has been accused of tampering with slaves while seeking subscriptions. Article includes a letter from the magazine.
(Names in announcement: Mr.Rood)

Davis and Harris
(Column 1)

Summary: The Vindicator blasts Mr. Harris and Mr. Davis, representatives from Maryland, for voting for Mr. Sherman, a Black Republican, for Speaker. The paper questions how a Southern man could do such a thing.

Correspondents of the Staunton Vindicator
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Summary: Letter from a "Mountaineer" advising Vindicator readers of goings-on in the Virginia legislature; Robert Burke of Augusta was elected 2nd door keeper. Richmond has a war-like appearance due to the presence of all the returning troops from Brown's execution.
(Names in announcement: Col.Haymond, RobertBurke)

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(Column 3)

Summary: Dooley died on December 2 at age 50 in Staunton.
(Names in announcement: EdwardDooley)

Died
(Column 3)

Summary: Long died near Buffalo Gap on November 27 at age 21.
(Names in announcement: J.B.Long)

Installation Services
(Column 3)

Summary: Gilbert will be installed as new pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
(Names in announcement: Rev.D.M.Gilbert, Rev. Mr.Baum, Rev.J.B.Davis, Rev.X.J.Richardson)

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