Staunton Vindicator: May 7, 1859 — Newspapers

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Page Description:

Includes a story called "Kidnapping a Bride"; international news; right left corner illegible.

Care of Horses

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Summary:

Gives advice on how to care for horses.

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The Southern Opposition Party

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Summary:

Argues that the Virginia Opposition no longer supports the institutions of the South.

Names in Announcement:

John Botts

Full Text of Article

"This party has assumed a dangerous and revolting aspect. In 1855, its...mysterious, anti-Republican secrecy, its religious intolerance and hatred of foreigners, were relieved by a profession, however shallow and insincere, of attachment of institutions to the South....But now all this pretension is boldly thrown off, and the whole Virginia Opposition unblushingly avow themselves in favor of a 'coalition' with the Black Republicans of the North."

Mr. Gordon's Speech

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Summary:

Congratulates Gordon for an able discussion of the issues in the present canvass and questions Christian's relationship to Know-Nothingism.

Names in Announcement:

William F. Gordon; Bolivar Christian

Judicial Election--Official Vote

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Summary:

In Augusta County, Baldwin received 1977 votes; Robertson 118; and Parker 15. Robertson, however, received the most votes overall--Baldwin: 5045; Robertson: 5557.

Names in Announcement:

Mr. Baldwin; Mr. Robertson; Mr. Parker

Federal Court

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Summary:

Breckenridge is detained in Charleston and won't be here to hold Spring term. A special term of the Court will occur in July.

Names in Announcement:

Judge Breckenridge

Mr. Skinner's Card

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Summary:

Note calls attention to Mr. Skinner's card in another column.

Names in Announcement:

Mr. Skinner

To the Voters of the 9th Congressional District

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Summary:

Letter from James Skinner discusses how many voters in different counties of the 9th congressional district were opposed to and how many approved of a convention; claims that three-fourths of August supported one (1125) and one-fourth did not (375). Sums up that a majority wanted a convention (2196 voters) and that allegations that it was called to "kill off" Harris are ridiculous.

Trailer:

Papers of the district please copy.

Names in Announcement:

John T. Harris; William Taylor; James McDowell; John Letcher; S.C. Williams; Judge Samuels

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Summary:

Note granting Harris's request that the paper announce his unavailability to meet Mr. Skinner due to Harris's commencement as Commonwealth Attorney.

Names in Announcement:

Mr. Harris

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Summary:

Last Monday, Peabody Hall was packed with people to listen to Letcher and Goggin, the two nominees for governor. Article argues that Letcher stole the day.

Names in Announcement:

Mr. Goggin; Mr. Letcher

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Summary:

Introduces an article from an "Old Coon" from the Staunton Spectator and its reply from the Valley Democrat. The "Old Coon" is an opponent of Skinner's.

Trailer:

The Rockingham Register will please copy.

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Summary:

Denies rumors that Letcher joined with Rathburn and Corbin to spend public money to extend the Capitol.

Names in Announcement:

Mr. Botts; Mr. Letcher; Mr. Rathburn; A.R. Corbin

Episcopal Convention

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Summary:

The annual Episcopal Convention of the diocese of Virginia will take place on May 18 in Norfolk.

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Married

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Summary:

Married on April 28, 1859.

Names in Announcement:

Rev. G.G. Brooke; William F. Vines; Susan Hoy

Married

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Summary:

Married on April 6.

Names in Announcement:

Rev. G.G. Brooke; Armstrong Sillings; Charity A. King

Married

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Summary:

Furr married Fauber on April 22, 1859.

Names in Announcement:

Rev. George M. Taylor; George B. Furr; Ketarah Fauber

Married

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Summary:

Rev. Settle married Miss Turley of Rockingham on April 30, 1859.

Names in Announcement:

Rev. George M. Taylor; Carrie L. Turley; Rev. V.T. Settle

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