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Staunton Vindicator

October 19, 1860
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Death of Commodore Skinner

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Summary:

Commodore Skinner of Augusta died at "Sailor's Rest," his residence, on October 14 at age 72.

Names in Announcement:
Commodore Skinner

"Most Lame and Impotent"

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Summary:

The Vindicator denies that Yancey was ever offered the Vice Presidency on the Douglas ticket.

A Remarkable Manifesto

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Summary:

Editorial recommends a reading of the letter of James Skinner included in this article. Skinner argues for secession and attacks Douglas, while the editor argues for Union and Douglas.

Names in Announcement:
James H. Skinner; Esq. Jacob Baylor; T.J. Michie; W.A. Abney; W.H. Watts; A.B. Cochran

Rule or Ruin

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Summary:

Editorial attacks Yancey.

Maj. J. B. Dorman

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Summary:

Account of Dorman's speech in Fincastle. Dorman is assistant elector for the 11th District.

Origin of Article:

Democrat

Names in Announcement:
Maj. J.B. Dorman
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Summary:

Gen. Harman spoke in Richmond and Petersburg to Douglas supporters.

Names in Announcement:
Gen. W.H. Harman
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Summary:

Quotes from the Richmond Enquirer, which argued that "Virginia can no more prevent a dissolution of this Union after Lincoln's election than she can prevent that election." The Vindicator strongly disagrees and argues that, if Southerners really wished to resist Lincoln's inauguration, they would have unified behind "some one man representing their views." The absence of Southern unity indicates to the Vindicator that "no serious intention is prevalent with the people to plunge the country into a bloody internecine conflict in the event of the election of Lincoln."

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News from New Mexico on fighting Indians in column 1. Campaign notes on Breckinridge and Yancey from around the nation. Article on a N. J. marriage that took place at 3 AM in column 3.

The First Gun!--Nine Cheers for Douglas and the National Democracy!!

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Summary:

An election to replace a senator that died in a nearby district was a victory for the Douglas candidate.

Mr. Skinner's Letter. Staunton, Oct. 4, 1860. John Rutherford, Esq. Chairman Democratic State Executive Committee. My Dear Sir:

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Summary:

Letter from James Skinner to John Rutherford.

Trailer:

James Skinner

Names in Announcement:
Esq. James Skinner

For the Vindicator, Charlottesville, Oct. 15, 1860. Mr. Editor:

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Summary:

Letter from a witness to Harman's speech in Charlottesville.

Names in Announcement:
Gen. W.H. Harman

Augusta Premiums

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Summary:

List of prize winners from Augusta County residents at the Rockbridge Fair.

Names in Announcement:
Wm. J. Shumate; J.M. Hardy; Joseph F. Tannehill; G. Raymond
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Summary:

Early Augusta census data.

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Summary:

Additional members added to the State Executive Committee of the National Democracy of Virginia.

Names in Announcement:
S.M. Yost

General Harman's Speech

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Summary:

Harman addressed the Douglas Club at the African church two days ago.

Names in Announcement:
Gen. Harman
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Summary:

In Lynchburg, three slaves were convicted and sentenced to hang for an attempt to poison the Spencer family.

Married

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Summary:

Married on October 18.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. Baker; Geo. A. Hanger; Maggie Trimble

Married

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Summary:

Married on October 18.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. Walker; Geo. B. Dunlap; Maggie Mish

Married

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Summary:

Married on October 11.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. J.C. Wheat; Jacob Michael; Louisa Grienenger

Married

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Summary:

Married on October 9.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. W.C. McCarty; Capt. Henry H. Peck; Christiana Hunter

Married

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Summary:

Married on October 11. Mr. Hayne is from Albemarle.

Names in Announcement:
Rev. C. Beard; Robert C. Hayne; Cordelia Sorrell

Died

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Summary:

Died on October 14.

Names in Announcement:
Capt. Chas. W. Skinner
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