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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

No. At the latest accounts from England os
su,h and his family were expected there in few
days lie proposed to tarry there while to ex-
press his gratitude for the inlerposli"n Of The Gov
eminent in his behalf, aud then, leaving his wife
and children. to proceed To the u. 5. On arriving
at Marseles. he applied for permission OF the
French Government 10 pass through The Country
to ENGLAND, but it was refused The time oi hIs
arrival in Ibis country Is uncertain
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

Nomination Of Mr.. Webster .t6r The Presidency
We learn from the Boston papers that measures
are about 10 be immediately taken for the assem-
bling of Convention at Fancui Hall FOR the nom-
nation Of MIR. Webster We are glad 10 hear he
has entirely recovered from his annual attack of
caarrh, and. with the exception Of some slight
physical debility consequent thereuPon, is in go"d
health much better indeed than usual with him al
this season Of the wear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

eG- We understand that Judge Scarbnrg was
on Tuesday, elected to fill the Chair Of Law Pro-
lessor in the College If William and Mary, render
ed vacant by the death of Judge Beverly Tucker
We learn tn ii The Judge has accepted the appoint
ment, and will, without unnecessary delay, enter
upon the discharge Of its duties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

M Extraordinary meteorological phenomena oc'
CURED at Rome on the l9h nlllmo. Storm sue
ceeJed strrm without interruption throughout the
dav and the darkness was such that many OF Inc
inhabitants had 10 light tl.r lamps at noon, q
thing uuheard fiat Rume.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

no. Matrimonial Agency has just gone into
onera,iun in certain street in the vicinity OF St.
Johns Park, ~ Y. The follow adverlIses IN
The public prints that he is in possession ct 81 cre'
he will sell for one dollar, that VIII enable ao'es
or gentlemen Ia win the object OF his or hef near
without fail The .'no cure. no pa" p''hc'P'e Is
adopted This Cupid's quack should mol be 'oier-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

{ss- The letters Of GEORGE w. SUMMERS
and JOSEPH JOHNSON are before the coun-
try. If the qualifications of the candidates
are to be estimated by the merits OF these
documents, then we claim for the former
clear tide to the Gubernatorial chair.
Both gentlemen indeed have received u
unanimous nominations by Conventions OF
their respective parties, and so far stand
upon equal ground. The one, however, re-
ceived his, not only unanimously, but sPon-
taneously, promptly, freely. The other,
grudgingly after much wrangling and much
I voting. Policy, mistaken policy as Here
is reason to believe, decided Col. JoHNsoN's
destiny before the Democratic Convention.
Judge SAmUELs would have been the strong
man of .he party before the people. We
however have no right and no disposition
to complain. The wrong step will only
make more sure the triumph Of SUMMERS.
But to the letters.
The one is frank, manly, statesmanhke
response to the committee communicating
the nomination. 1t avows the great prln-
ciples upon which the government should
be conducted and the prosperity of the State
advanced-with so much of allusion to
federal relations" as to show that the wrl-
ter had been sick of that pill; and yet E.
nough to disclose the burning patriotism OF
an ardent Union man.
The other is congratulatory, furrying,
pompous acceptance ola nomination earn
estly wished for and expected, and strongly
spiced with partyism. Little space was
found for referring to the great interests of
the Commonwealth, and none for the Union.
But hear the parties themselves and mark
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

Or The Bank of the Old Dominion. at this
place, has commenced lis issues. We wish this
institution prosperous career, and tTnSt that 1t
will benefit The public ami ply iis Stockholders
handsomely. 1t is under excellent management.
The President and Directors are capable. business,
prudent men and the Cashier and the officers, &C
commodaing and efIicent.-.qlc1. Gaz.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

REsIpESoE FOR Observation-Disclosures ocso-
her ll.-An eff,r is being made to purchase res,
dence in this county, near the Hermitage and
prcsen, it 10 Kussuih and his companions ~ IN
duce them to settle near The late residence OF Zen
eral jackson. One Of our citizens oilers 10 SUD,
scribe $500, and contingent subscription u
q IOO0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

Michigan Railroad Cos,pirators-The Kala-
mazoo mich Telegraph says that Dr.. Franham
and another of The prisoners, while on their way to
the State prison, made fee aud open confession
Of their guilt, in the participation of The burning OF
th. lonol at Detroit, and stated that moi only all oil
Them were guilty but that there were others deep
" implicated who had not been arrestei or even
snsnec,ed, Their names he did mol give.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

A Lry's 'Co= WhJ-George lreadwell WI, was
Indicted a, Gloucester assizes (England) tor nlga
nv. Tbs jury. found that The prisoner was guIlly,
hut that he was obliged to get married secsIa
time in consequence Of the bad conduct Of MS Ils
wife. TShouts Of laughter. He was senlence'
IN six weeks impriSNnment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

e,- On one day last week, no less than seven o
, yssseIs !, Bpookya Navy Yard, and the remain
;r9 oncs are no. expected 10 live. Change of eli
mate ma is supposed 10 be the cause of this rnusua
fatality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

the spirit OF EACH
It is perfectly well
ksOwn, that | have nei-
Their sought Tor, nor de-
sized this nomination /;
on the contrary, nothing
woald have been more
gratifying to me, had 1t
been the pleasure OF the
Convention 10 present
solne other citizen for
this high station.
Recognizing, howev-
or, as one Of the canons
Of republicanism, tho
doctrine thai individual
interest, and personal
preference, should give
way to the general wish,
and lhatl the sovereign
has a right 10 com.
waud the citizen, lyieid
obedience to the call
which has been made
upon me. -,
Should il be the will
sf the people-the only
sovoreigus who bear rule
IN our happy county
TO confer upon me, the
Office referred 20, ! will
sndeavor to discharge its
functions, and lis duties,
10 the best OF whatever
abilities | may possess,
and in such manner, as
shall, in my Judgment,
most tend to promote the
tn,eres. and prosperity
Of the whole State, and
the welfare and happi =
ness Of all her citizens. "
In yielding my own
wishes to the desire of
others, it must, howev-
or, DO distinctly under
stood, that | cannot Goa
sent to become a candi.
date for mere party Pur-
poses. if there be ;. any J,
such to be accomplished
by my election; and that
! if elected Governor o.
| che State. / will not ac-
cspt, or exercise the Of
fee as a political Parii-
Ertr0cts from
Summers letter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

sropr-Iweriy six yoGng men shot sou sqaIr'
rels, and large number Of owls, parr'dges, opos-
sums, Sc, in the town of East Evans, Enc Co'
on the 9Th inst. This was certainly great s'a"gh-
Ter of the yarlniuis.-Roch. Dem.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

WHAT Next ?-~iiis stated that gentleman in
Newport, KY, is perfecting an application Of eec-
triciiy for propeIng box containing letters over
wires from place to place, on the Geographic pfn
cipIe The experiment over wires Of six hundred
yards in length, has, il is said, worked 10 charm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

e5- The Synod of Virginia will meet in Norfolk
on the 2oih day Of October, 1851, at o'cl' ok. P
NJ. Col. Fun,aine, President of the Central Rail
road has authorized notice To be given that dele
rates 10 the Synod can obtain tickets TO 60 and re-
tuia from Charlottesville for Five Dollars. This
will rcdacs the expense Of atlendance, so far as
that road is concerned. one half.
The Norfolk boats viii Give tickets for the round
trip fur S., meals extra, the usual fare being 81
eaeh Way
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
sc Oh no. We neuer. ,,,suiiau ~, Eao s.asr

10 note, addressed to lie editors OF The Vicksburg
True Issue, is curiosity in lis way:
VIcKsDuRe, Sept. IS, 1851.
Gentlemen My position as candidate for the
Legislature is not as the Issue stated, or the State
Rights platform, bU! the Democratic. | had the
honor Of once belonging 10 the State Rights party,
but since the late election consider the question sell
tied, and am willing to submit TO the majority.
Yours, respectfully, II. B. HARRIS.
These men seem TO have an utter adherence of
minorilies. Principles are Of no sort Of conse-
quence, but it is all important to be IN the strong
side. When they find one set of principles WON'T
d. they abandon tho whole concern and espouse
another set and the facility with which this is
done heats al the 'ground and lofty tumbling" E.
yer exhibited in Stone s. Nc CoRum's Circus!-
Mobile Daily .4du.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

This renewed evidence
ofthe undiminished con-
idence ofmy fellow cit,
liens, has awakened
within me, feelings
which may be imagined,
but not expressed. To
receive through the kind
ness Of'that great. gluri-
Gus and unlerrified De,
mucratic party the high
honor Of a nomination
for the first Office iL the
State, under the new
Constitution, cannot fail
to engrave upon my
heart 4 sensation Of graf
ilude, which will cease
only with the last recol-
lectiOns Of the past.
Should | be honpred
with a majority Of the
votes of my fellow cili-
zens, | shall enter upon
the execution of the ar
duous and responsible
duties aTpertaining to
the office with a firm re-
solve and fixed purpose
to carry into practical
operation, those great y
fundamental principles,
embodied 10 the resolu-
tions Of '98 and 100, and
reiterated in the platform
| Of the Baltimore Con
ventions of 1910, IA &
4S-tO unfurl the banner
| Of State rights, as defin-
ed in thOse resolutions,
aud march beneath its
| folds, guided al each 4
every step. by the "a
dance of those shining
| luminaries who have
preceded me in the Gu
bernatorial Office, and
conducted Virginia TO the
proud eminence which
size occupies in line con-
! Rdaracy -Erirce from
| JoknSOu's letter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

o. The y. Y. Journal Of Conmercc states that
nine toGSaRd have already srnrd the pledge 10
vote fur 10 candidate who is in tagor OF re opening
the agitation of The slavery question, as settled y
the compromise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
SourH CAROLINA ELEcTIoN.-An election was

SourH CAROLINA ELEcTIoN.-An election was
held in South Carons, on Monday and Tuesday,
the 18th and 18th inst, for members OF a Southern
Congress The contest was between those who
advocate immediate secession, and those opposed 10
it unless The cooperation of tho other nou'heEn
States can be secured The returns 50 tar SO received
indicate that two thirds vote has been cast In Ia
yor Of the Coopera,lonists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

n3- Hon. jefferson Davis has mol declined 'he
uowina,ion of the estate Rights" party Tor Cover
nor Of Mississippi. As before stated lie las EesiXn'
ed his sea, in lie United States Sena'e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

C. No less than 240 ,6S3 pounds Of butter were
received in New York IN Nj MAY by The Erie Rail
road besides immense amounts Of other kinds Of
marketing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

O. Tomorrow Thursday is the day for
the general election throughout Virginia of
Members of Congress and the State Legis-
lature. A poll will De opened on the same
day, and kept open three days, to take the
vote on the adoption of the New Constitu-
tiOn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

Co. or the lhirty-eight churches in Nsw VI
leans. twelve are Roman Catholic, seven p'p'sco-
nal five Methodist, six Presbyterian, two oaP"s''
three Lutheran, and three are synag'sue''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

UcaIM Of 81. Louis.-There are three hundred
and eleven citizens VI st. Louis. each of whom
own real estate of the value Of 500 000 upwards.
In 1921 the assessed value of property in 81 Louis
was S940 ,926; in 1851 il WAS Si9 .l4G,1GO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

o. The Lynchburg Virginian gives an account
Of discussion at that place, on Saturday night, The
18Th inst, between Mr.. Leake and N. II. Camp
bell, Esq. the Wing Advocate for that Senatorial
district. MIR. Campbell is quite young man, un-
accustomed to political controversy, but he made
triumphant vindicalion of his principles and party,
and drew forth rounds Of applause. The Virginian
correctly describes MIR. Leake, as quick and dex-
ferrous, expert in parryng blow-and cunning
in tripping--bu deficient in strength and altogether
superficial. lie approached the discussion of the
right of Secession with obvious reluctance, and
made title and feeble argument in defence OF
it. an" says the Virginian, "Mr. Leake does
not elsewhere win more laursls than he did in
Lynchburg,he will close his present campaign with
leatiess brow''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

The SECRETARY OF THE INrgRroR.-A writer
in the Wheeling Gazette thus urges the nomina.
ton Of Mr.. Stuart, the Secretary Of the Interior, as
candidate for Vice President:
We have noticed with much pleasure, the Gsvnr.
able response of our Virginia press TO the s,gges.
tons made through the Gazette, in December last
that our distinguished fellow citizen, Hon. AIexan
der FL. H. Stuart, the present able and accomplish
ed Secretary OF the Department Of The Inferior, is
most suitable and deserving person to run for the
Vice Presidency in 1852.
This response is alike honorable and patriotic; it
is due to the State, and due 10 The distinguished
gentleman whom in hunoring,we honour ourselves.
MIR. Stuart is unquestionably, one OF The first men
in The nation. He is a man of marked character,
possessing great and comprehensive views of Ma
liuna policy, pnrity, integrity, and nnbonnded per-
sonal worth. Ills brief career in the Executive
Councils has proven him one Of The most able
statesman Of the day, and his urgent jealous, pat
riolic and unring efforts in behalf OF the Union,
emnentIy entile him 10 the confidence and support
Of Union men and patriotic citizens everywhere,
whether in Maine or Texas.
Mr.. Stuart uniies in an eminent degree all the
qualifications fitting him for the arduous and res
ponsble duties OF President of the Senate. Pos
sessing talent sfthe very highest order, and dis
tipguished for sentiments Of the most conservative
character, no man could command more full and
generous support, and none, we will guarantee,
could acqut himself with more justice, or fill the
post with more dignity.
As public man, Mr.. Stuart is distinguished f,r
energy, industry, and urbanity. In whatever
sphere ne applies himself, he is sure 10 succeed
Norman is more al o ius in the discharge Of his Of
fetal duties, and none more admired and respected
by those who are associated with him.
The Union Whigsof Virginia, have right to
demand that the candidate for the Vice Presiden-
cy, shall be taken from this Safe, and first am"4g
all her great men stands the eloqaent Secret
the Interior. That he can carry The vote -
GINA, no sagaoions politician need doubt.
first, if not the most popular man in the Stale a~d
in the South. Against him Locofocoism could raise
no complaint, and his most rancorous political enc
mics urge no personal objection.
Under all these favorable auspices, our voice is
still for Stuart. We know he can get the nomna-
ton, we know he can secure the vote of Virginia
and we are confident he can be trumphanlly elect
ed. if the Wings Of this State, Of the South, and OF
the Union, but dy their duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

by- The Wings of Alexandra had great meet
;oc lately and ratified the nomination OF Nh Dun
,ne,, and also dominated Mr.. Fillmore IN re e'ec-
tlyn 10 the Presidency
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

N1-There are about 365 students at the Unlver,
s:iy Of Virginia. There is no doubt that the num-
Der will reach, and probably exceed 400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
And after all, is it worse to vote for the

And after all, is it worse to vote Tor the
passage of bill than to avail oue's self OF
its benefits after it has become a law
Will the Register please say? MIR. SUM
MERs voted for the Bankrupt Law-Gover-
nor FLOYD, was bankrupt at the time he
was elected Governor by Locofoco Legis-
lature. We mention this fact, not to re-
proach Gov. FLOYD, who we doubt not is an
honorable gentleman, but to expose the dis
ingenious methods adopted by the Register
and kindred prints, to excite the prejudices
of the people against a political opponent.
Now let us give some specimens of the
Registers ''plain, unequivocal answers" to
our questions. Our first question was, care
you opposed to all internal improvements
by the General Government ?" The Reg
lister replies, 1--WE are opposed TO all inter-
nal improvements of a local characler."-
"That's dodge number one" "You knew,
Mr.. Register that you were lodging when
you penned that answer" "You knew we
said nothing about" local improvements
But it will be understood hereafter that the
kind of internal improvements the Register
is in favor of, are those without "local hab-
itation or name"
Secondly, we asked the Register "Are
you opposed to the protection of American
Industry" and the reply is, awe are OPP
posed to robbing the loboring classes fol
the purpose ofbuilding up monopolies in the
North" So are We. "Thats dodge mum,
Der two"
Again. we asked, eff the United States
purchased Cuba, would she have the right
to secede from tie Union the day after she
was admitted ?" The Register says, "Wait
till the United States purchases Cuba, and
then we will talk about seoessioR," "That's
dodge number three"
Lastly, we have "dodge" that should
count sir. We asked, "Do you agree with
the Washington Union in regarding the
Compromise Democratic Measure, or with
Mr.. LEAKE in consderingi it "a pill prescrib'
ed by federal doctor p" And what does
the reader imagine the reply TO be? Here
it is-"JKe haze nothing to do ciih The opin-
ions of either the Washington Uaion or Mr..
Leake. We have our notions Oh the sub
ect. We believe it to be national meas
ure the success of which was promoted by
both Democrats ana Wings" Nothing to
do with Mr.. LEAKE's opinions !" Pray
then, what have we to do with Mr.. SUM-
MLRs' opinions about the Bankrupt Law or
any thing else? The Bankrupt Law is a
defunot measure, and the worst that can be
saio of it is that it was inexpedient; the
Compromise is an existing measure of yital
importance to the welfare of the country
Mr.. LEAKE speaks of it contemptuously as
ga pill prescribed by federal doctor. -
Yet the Register has nothing to do with his
opinions. Is not Mr.. LEAKE a candidate
for the office of Lieutenant Governor Of Vir-
ginia' Are you not pledged to support him,
and will you not vote for him. "NQt biz
to dowith Mr.. LsAkEE. & -s5TpsniOnsl' Verify,
this caps the climax.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

or Henry Grnnell has received from the ZION
Henry Clay letter enclosing check ior SoG,
his "ni,e" towards the fund for the 5elel oil Ia
,hel Mathew.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
WINGS ATTENDi

The Wings of the County will bear il
mind that an important mee'ing is to be
held at the Courthouse on Monday next,
the first day of the October Court. 1t is
hoped that as many as can attend, will be
present, and lend their aiL in elfecting a
thorough organization of the party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
this caps the climax.

THE DIrFERENcE.-Th Vindicator quotes
paragraph of Mr.. SUMMERS letter, accept
ing the nomination of the Charlottesville
Convention, and deduces from it that he
merely "acquiesces' in the Compromise,
according to the common acceptation Of that
term. Mr.. SUMMERS says that the Com
promise measures were not all acceptable
to him, but "taking them in combination"
he regarded them as final settlement OF
the questions which they embrace. His
position we understand to be precisely that
of the late Gov. Mcdowell, who voted a.
gainst one or two of the bills, and yet would
have voted for all if his vote had been ne
cessary to secure their passage. Gov. Nc
DowELL was a firm Compromise man. every
where, under all circumstances, and so is
Mr.. SUMMERS.
Now mark the difference. Mr.. Seldom
denounced the Compromise, out and out, as
"degrading to The South" and Mr.. LEAKE
characteristics it as "a pill prescribed by a
federal DOCTOR" Such also are the senti-
ments of most of the other leading Demo-
Gratis of the State. Yet they acquiesce.-
They submit to what they denounce as de-
grading-they swallow the pill, but make
such "wry faces" as to cause the apprehen-
sion that the first chance it will be holtcd
from the stomach.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22

FEDsRALIsT.-The application of the term
Fedsralist, to The Wings, is favoriie theme with
the Locus Of TIE present day. Now there are but
two conclusions that any sane man can cume to in
reference 10 this charge. That it is either made
through ignorance, or determined purpose to fall
sify. Why are the Wings called Federalists q
Is il because they advocated protective tariff q
GEORGE WAsHINoToN was the advocate Of pro-
tectiye tariff and recommended il in his messages
to Congress Was George Washington Feder-
alist in The obnoxious Interpretation Of modern days.
If 50 Locolocoism takes peculiar delight in assail
ing the memory Of Washington.
JAMES MADISON recommended protective tar-
III IN his annual messages tp Congress. Was Jas.
Madison thereby FedsraEa2
JAMES MONROE advocated the protective tariff
policy in his annual messages to Congress. Did
lnat make james Monroe Federalist?
THos. JEFFERSON, was the advocate Of pro-
leclive tariff, also, in bis messages to Congress-
Is the "Aposlle Of Democracy" 10 be assaiIed as q
Federat,t2
$50 did every Administration down 10 that Of
John q. Adams, who did not Neither do the
Locofocus. John Q Adams, is assaed as a rank
Federalisl. Now who approaches nearest FEEDER
alism in this case?O
ANpREw JACKSON recommended protective
tariff To Congress. Will Lorolocoism charge An
drew jackson with being Federalht?
JOSEPH JOHNSON Of Harrison voted for
the protective tariff of S24, when member Of
Congress. Is the Loc9t6co candidate for Gorer-
nor, then, FederaHst? According II The show
ing Of l,ocofucoism, he most undoubtedly is. But
TO meet this;demma, The Locofocos tell Us that the
Republicans Of that day were in favor Of the tariff
and the Federalists opposed to it. Now will they
be so good as to tell Us when these parties chang
ed their ground. The Republicans Of 1924 were
in favor of the tariff. The 7FederaIists were OPP
posed to it. So says mudern Democracy. The
Locofocos are opposed to it. WeIeave it TO an i'm
partial public to decide which party best deserves
the title Of Federalists.-Le Gaz.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-22
W HIG STATE TICKE 7
FOR GOVERNOR,
GE0R43 w. SUMMERS, of Kanawha
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL WATTS, of Norfolk.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
SYDNEY s. BAXTER, of Richmond,