Staunton Vindicator

It is clear that the Opposition party is beginning to notice and talk about the inconsistency and lack of across-the-scale support for Senator Douglas among Democrats, especially over his territorial policy. While the Vindicator opposes Douglas's nomination as presidential candidate, it would no doubt support him over any Black Republican candidate.

The papers found in Brown's possession after his capture demonstrate beyond a doubt the existence of a northern conspiracy against slavery. The Vindicator suggests that the states that are home to those complicit in the affair should deliver up those absent co-conspirators for persecution in order to restore harmony between the regions.

Farrar is on trial for killing Vance, who had spoken improperly in front of Farrar's wife, to which Farrar responded by hitting Vance and dislocating his neck.

The New York Tribune admits that one of its agents (and a victim of the Harper's Ferry insurrection) was corresponding for that paper.

Article gives evidence that Joshua Giddings had consulted John Brown before the insurrection. Giddings should thus be convicted for aiding Brown.

Article examines the insurrection at Harper's Ferry, essentially condemning the use of violence to try to shake (uselessly) a deeply entrenched social order. It also comments on the futility of trying to get slaves who are content with their lot to revolt.

The Staunton Lyceum will meet Monday night.

Fred Douglass has failed to show up in New York for an appointment; it is rumored that he has fled to Canada.

Article warns the public in general and newspapermen in particular about John Bright, who pretended to have a letter of recommendation from Gov. Wise about his abilities as a printer and who claimed, falsely, to have worked for the Staunton Vindicator. He borrowed money from Wm. T. League & Co. and took off, never to be seen or heard from since. The article then describes him.

Haywood, one of Harper's Ferry's black victims, was buried in Alexandria with ceremony.

Marshall, Staunton's constable, almost lost his life to a black bear, but his horse saved him!

John E. Cook, one of the fanatics at Harper's Ferry, was arrested in Pennsylvania. Gov. Wise requested that he be sent to Virginia.

The Baltimore Republican announces a meeting of all opponents of slavery.

Black Republican sympathizers of Brown in Massachusetts are raising money for his counsel.

Hagner and Hughes, opposing candidates from Maryland, may fight a duel. The government has decided not to strengthen guards at federal arsenals and armories after Harper's Ferry.

Article discusses Brown's exploits before Harper's Ferry, including stealing slaves and running them to Canada.

General James Watson Webb has suddenly denounced Republicanism, stating that he devoutly believes in slavery.

Article details how different denominations discussed the irrepressible conflict between freedom and slavery.

A number of fanatical clergymen have gathered in Chicago to discuss Seward's irrepressible conflict between North and South, including John Brown's insurrection.

Letter from S. James Nesbitt to the Vindicator tells about how Nesbitt talked with a man from the area of Harper's Ferry who told the story of a contractor who absconded without paying his workers. These workers may have joined the rebellion in Harper's Ferry. Nesbitt responded that he would be angry too but not angry enough to join Abolitionists in inciting rebellion.

Married on Oct. 26, 1859.

Baylor to Eichelberger on Oct. 26, 1859.

Zoan to Doyle on Oct. 27, 1859.