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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA.

II seems to be the order of The day for each nd.
vidual who presents hmsel6 for the snllrages of the
peop!e, TO avow his principles and tho "why and
wherefore" he is candidate. Being myself be-
fore YOU as candidate for seat in the next House
of Delegates Of Virginia, can only say that have
always been consistent Wing. and have voted
with that party because believed lis policy To be
ripht. Further than this have no position to
define. am. and always have been, practical
farmer. and if you regard your interests and mine
identified, and deem me capable Of attending to
them, respectfully socil your snlfrages. If, how
ever, you think my worthy opponents more en-
titled to your suffrages, and a!Soo believe mat
thew can represent Your interests better IN The Ten
erai Assembly, it is yunr privilege and your duty
10 vote for them. have no claim npon Tie Peo-
nile more than any other citizen for services render
ed them in public capacity, but if elected l Will
endeavor TO serve them TO the best OF my aolilty.
Understand report is in circulation that am run
ming in conjunction with one Ofihe olhrrcandldaes--
in some parts of the county it is said am running
wilh Mr.. Peyton, in others. with Mr.. lmboden.-
I, is due, not only to myself but to both OF those
gentlemen, that should state that no such under
standing exists; and to avoid any misunderstood
inn say explicitly that am nut The candidate OF
any man or Of any clique. Iexpect to stand on my
own strength, if have any, and will cheerfuily a.
biJe the decision Of The people.
1t is hardly necessary for me 10 say that am IN
favor of the Union. am for the union OF The
States and the Union of the W higs OF Old Angus
IA. JAMES WALKER.
o. Meis and Wind. please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
FROM the CHARLOTTESVILLE ApvocAre.
LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE FROM MR.
SUMMERS AND MIR. BAxTEu

We have the pleasure of laying before our rea
ders, to day, letters from Mr.. Summers and M
Baxter, accepting the nominations rendered them
by the Wing State Convention. Ma
reply TO the letter Of the committee has vet been
received from MIR. Waits, for which we cannot ac.
count. except on the supposion that he is absent
from home.
MIR. Summers letter will be read with much
satisfaction and entire appreciation by the Wing
party. lie plants himself firmly and unreservedIy
upon the resolutions adopted by The Convention
with reference TO our federal relations while his
views of State pulley must commend themselves To
every true son Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

Political TOURNAMENT IN VA-Messrs. Bot O
and Caskie. the respective nominees of the Wing
and Democratic parties of the sixth Congressional
district Of Virginia, met in public discussion, at
Hanover, ON Tuesday week, in the presence Of a
large assemblage.
The discussion embraced the entire round Of cur
rent political topics, and was conducted with a
good deal Of ability on both sides, varied now and
then by lively repartee. and ready. cutting wit
We tsink that any candid reader of the report, las
it appears in the Richmond papers, will arrive at
the conclusion that the preponderance Of argume mt
was on The side Of Mr. Bolts, whose opening speecit
was an excellent exposition Of sound, wholesome
Wing doctrine.
For one scrap only can we make room; il is that
portinn Of the proceedings in which the Democrat
ic nominee declared himself an advocate e, Siale
secession, under certain circumstances ::
"Mr. Bots.-You speak or Srare intsrpositiOn;'
do you mean secession or notification 2
"Mr. Caskie-Secpssion consider IN be the
remedy use the general phrase, becaase--'
"Mr. Bots.-Oh. understand yon.
"Mr. Caskie.-I am glad you asked the ques-
tion. hold that It is the right ola STATE. when
the fundamental compact is broken. TO secfde finn
che Union You cannot stale it in more distinct or
clearer terms than give il in.
"Mr Bolts.-Cfear enongh."
"Clear enough. ~ in all conscience, to satisfy The
Union living citizens Of Virginia that Mr.. Caskie
ia not proper man to be entrusted with the advo-
cacy Of their interests in Congress. Where he
sound on other prints, this alone would he sufli
Client to Condemn him but being an elite Democrat
and Secrssonist to boot, lris case is deseryedly
hopeless Fash. Rep.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
WING STATE TICKET
FOR GOVERNOR,
GEORGE W. SUMMERS, of Kanawha
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL WATTS, of Norfolk.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
SYDNEY s. BAXTER, of Richmond.
CANDIDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

e. We authorized to announce Hugh w
Shefey. Esq, az candidate to represent the Coun-
tiss Of Augusta and R9ckbridge in the Senate Of Va
90 We are authorized to announce John l.. Pcy-
ton, ESQ, as Candidate to represent the County OF
Augusta part in the ucxt House OF Delegates OF Vr-
gaia.
% We are authorized TO announce Maj. James
walker, Candidate to represent the County OF
Augusta part, in the next House OF Delegates of Vr-
xiaa.
Co We are authorized to announce John ID. I'M
boden, Esq, us a Candidate to represent Augusta
County in the next Legislature Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Sept. e6. 1851.


Sir The Wing Convention now in session at
this place. has constituted us its organ to announce
to you that you have received its nomination for
the office of Chief Magistrate under the new Con.
stirution of our State.
10 discharging the grateful task assigned us. it
gives US pleasure to state that the nomination was
unanimously made. From every portion of the
Stale there was bu; voice, and Ma! in acclama-
lion of the choice Of the Convention.
We trust 10 be able to announce, at an early
day. your acceptance of the nomination.
When you shall have accepted it, (Which we
do not permit ourselves for moment 10 doubt. 1--WE
shall have no fear but that the responsibilities its
acceptance imposes will be met in way worthy
of your own renown, and Of the important interests
cOnfided 10 your charge.
Weare, very respectfully,
Your friends and fellow citizens,
'. r. SOUTHALL,
H. P. IRVING.
e.. DAVID PATTERSON,
~, JOS. SEGAR,
r. b. fSEMPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

.Nessrs Editors II saw in your last paper
call 10 John d. Imboden, by many of his election
eering friends, wishing him to be candidate for
the Legislature of Virginia. seems to me Mess
rs. Editors, that Mr.. Imb,den's friends ought to
have let him came ont on his own hook and merits,
and not upon their carrying paper all through the
County. getting sgners to it Tor his caIi. (There
must be some motive fnr such CALI Why not
lie, him come out in that independent way like Jno
l.. Peyton did before the people? Whilst every
true whig ought to rally tn his support for his man.
ly way in which he Withdrew his name as can
didate for The Legislature some eighteen months
ago. like to see every man stand upon his own
merits, and not altogether upon The aid of his
friends. sare not whether he be reformer or an
ti-reGorner, wing or democrat. There is "clique"
in the reform party that advocates various meas
ures and remedies; when they are sifed out by the
people they lack great deal of weight every way.
A REFORMER.
o. II having become known by some means
Certainly without being divulged by us) that the
above communication had been sent in for publica-
ton, a lengthy reply was handed to us with the
request to insert it this week. Notwithstanding
our desire to accommodate ALL we find it impossi-
Bile to comply with The request, owing 10 the num-
Der Of other communications on hand which have
prior claims upon US. We will Of course publish
the reply next week ifdssired.-ED's OF SPEC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
CHARLorrEsvILLE, Sept. 26, 1851

OhAhLoTTEs'ILLE, CepI. ~, lOoi'
SIn:-The Wing State Convention, now In ses-
sion at this place, has assigned TO Us, as Commit
lee' the pleasing duty Of communicating to You
your unanirnnns nomination to the peops Of Virgin
la '"I The Office Of Attorney General under the a.
mended Constitution.
we lake much pleasure IN announcing the fact
10 you and hoping soon to hear Of yonr acceptance
OF the nomination, we most corffdenialIy antici-
pate that aPpreciating as You will the responsible
lty yon will assume, the high trust confid.d to you
will have an able, jealous and faithful champion.
We are, very respectfully. yours,
V. w. SOUrHALL,
Fl. P. IRVING,
DAVID PATTERSON.
JOSEPH SEGAR,
R. B. SEMPLE.
SIDNEY s. BAXTER. Esq, Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

THE STUMp-The Hon. Andrew Stevenson. is
in training for the Presidency. lie has taken the
first step, in being announced Er The delivery Of an
Agricultural Address at Harrisburg on the Goth
inst. This is following in the i<eps If Gen. Cass
and Senator Douglas. As FOR Gen. Houston, he
made the frs, movement in Temperance addresses;
while the only thing thai eau h. done in this way
FIR Mr.. Buchanan is the re publication by his Penn
sylvania friends Of his Fourth Of ,Jnlv oraion n
gainS the war which he delivered i'll 1916. -
JRaSb Repubic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
RIcHM ssD, Oct. 3, 1857.

Gentlemen Il have received yonr favor Of the;
Goth September, informing me that the Wing Con-
venton has done me The honor To place my name
on its ticket, as candidate for the flee Of Atlor-
ney General of Virginia.
For This manifestation Of kindness am grateful
to the Convention.
accept the nomination with proper sense Of
the responsibilities incur, and determination to
do all in my power 10 discharge the duties il inpo-
ses on me.
For the kind manner in which you have commu-
nicaed this nomination to me, be pleased 10 accept
my thanks. have the honor to be
Your most obj sery't,
s. S. BAXTER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
COUNTY ORGANIZATION.

See the card of Mr.. IMBoDLN, the Wing
Canvasser appointed by the State Conven-
ton for this Senatorial District. We second
his suggestion Of a general meeting of the
Wings, on the first day Of the October
Quarterly Court, and take occasion to urge
upon the Wings of Augusta, the absolute
necessity of complete organization and con-
certed action. 1t is essential 10 a success
worthy of this, the Gibralter of Wing prin-
ciples. In the approaching election, there
is to be a contest, not only between the
Wings and Locofocos, but between Wings
and Wings. A spirit is abroad among the
Wings, ominous of glorious triumph, and
a generous rivalry exists as to which shall
be the ''banner County" of the State. We
beg leave to enter cold Augusta for the
race, and would not be afraid to bet on her.
live are to win this proud distinction,
however, it is necessary to work-dihgcnt-
w work-from this time until the day Of the
election. Let every manroll up his sleeves
and go to work as if the triumph of the
Wing cause depended upon his individual
exertions. Let the little differences tina!
have distracted us be scattered to the winds;
let defunct issues be buried so deep that the
hand ofresurrection shall never reach them,
and gathering together under the folds ofthe
good old Wing flag, we will march forth to
battle and to victory. We have the sue
cess of the Wing party deeply at heart, and
feel satisfied that by harmony and action
the vote of old Augusta will tell loudly for
USUMMERS, WATTS and BAXTER"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
Messrs. V. w. Southall, &c.

The REVOLUTION IN MExIco.-The New Or
leans papers Of the 30lh ult, give the details Of the
success of the insurgents in the Northern depart
ments of Mexico. They have taken Camargo, and
beaten the Government lronps utterly. Carvajal
leads the reyouiionists. lie has under his com.
mand some four or five hundred determined men,
well armed, s ready for any emergency; his whole
rorce Is nearly lhpusaEd.
Arsta, the President of The Mexican Republic,
is represented as having been deserted by his fee
bic cabinet his treasury is empty his scheme Of
sumnonlng the Governors Of the respective States
is disgracelul failure; poverty, wretchedness,
clamoruus necessity, stare him in the face on all
Sides The insurgents are full of hope. and to aid
its inspiration they have deep sense OF wrongs to
be righied and Of injuries To be avenged The eau
ses which have led to The presen; insurreciion may
be reduced To three classes First, the utter failure
of the Federal Government to protect The northern
Mexican States from Indian depredaiions; second
ly, the unjust and unequal system Of duties which
operates most destructiyey on the Interests Of the
people of that frontier; thirdly. the despite power
exercised by the FederoI Government over the
rights and representation of the several States.
The suficiency Of these causes will depend upon
the force that may be brought 10 make Them good.
Absractiy, they are very good.
Carnival has issued manifesto, ending with
"Vire la Libertad! Death to the 1yants" It.
is expressed in language grand enough for antiqu-
~, and deals in sentiments AS noble as those which
once delighted Sir Peter Teaze. lie says that the
public funds are not administered with honesiy-a
tault which will be remedied, no doubt, when he
gets his hands upon them. The list Of grievances
which he recapuIaes is indned shocking hut he
is too modest man 10 draw the inference vhi h.
he would have others draw, that he is The peculiar
individual to redress all grievances. and IL ut;
things 'in concaenalion accordingly"
The papers state that the Mexican Government
is seriously alarmed, as well il may he, at the rrJ-
grpss Of the revoIutiunils on The Rio Grande.-
Fhere was sharp fight at Csmargo. where Tho
Government troops We're compelled 10 surrender at
discretion. The latter had artillery and The il r.
gents had none; yet the cannoneers of The Mexicans
were picked IF so accurately and 81 constantly by
the rifles of Carvsjal's me-' tina, their artillery
VI little service. II is said that considerable por-
tim of CarvajaI's army consisted ofTexans-in
fact, Texan rangers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

GTFrom recent intelligence itappears that We
ny few American citizens took part in The insurrec-
ton that has broken out in the Mexican States on
our border, aid that it was planned and conducted
alruo.t exclusively by citizens Of Mexico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

&S~ We are requested, by Col. JAMES
CRAWFORD, to state, that he is not the JAS.
CRAWFORD, who signed the call upon JOHN
D. IMBoDEN, Esq, which appeared in our
last paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

very kind terms 10 which you have announced the
nomination Of The Convention, and my best wishes
for Your individual health and happiness.
With the highest respect,
Your 0bedipnt sprvent,
GEO. w. SUMMERS.
To Messrs Y. w. Soulhall, Sc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

con CARRY ME- BAcK-Ths Winchester Re
publican says: The very name of Virginia pos
sesses singular magic OF charm f'r our citizens
when in foreign land. Mr.. Robert Steel, who
retained some time ago, gave us an account OF The
lively motion awakened within him on hearing the
well known song. ooh! Carry me Back TO Old
Virginia's Shore" Justify chorussed forth in the
Highlands Of Scotland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

g. The communication calling upon JNo.
A. TATE, Esq, to become candidate for
the Legislature, and several other articles
are unavoldably crowded out this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

c. The vote of Charlotte county on the f1es-
lion of subscribing to the stock o.! the Danyille
Railroad was taken Monday last. The Vote wac
very fuIl-more than 60 were p,!Ied and The re-
suit was majority of.Dly tlco Votes against the
subscriplion Much excitement, we lean, pre-
Vailed IN the OCCASION
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

A LARGE BETA beet OF the red tur-
IN hind was sent to our Office last week
Cor exhibition, weighing nearly fourteen
.ounds and measuring twenty-six inches IN
circumference 1t was raised by Colonel
p,,,ow, of Nelson Courthouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

CIRcUs.-The patrons of the arena will
bear in mind that ROBINSON & ELDRED's
Equestrian Company will be in Staunton
next Saturday. Those who have witnessed
The performances of this Company hereto
fore, speak of them favorably.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

nc Hon jefferson Davis is SAID 10 he lying dan
qsrnnsIy i'll at his residence IN AlssissIppi. lie
has resigned his seat in the Unlted states Hena ale,
and it is reported tina. he has econsIdered his ac-
ceptance of The nomination for the office OF Cover
nor, and now declines; bat we see no coniirma-
lion uf this repor; ia the Mississippi papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

ea- Rumors from Washington represent that
President Fillmore has sent orders 10 Syracuse, TO
the Marshal and District Attorney, to urge com
INITIAL on the charge of treason against the United
States, of all the parties arrested in connection with
the Syracuse outrage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

e1;- The Wings of Ohm are preparing for the e.
lection which takes place on The Alb of October.
There is great oslls against bpm. since the Demo-
Gratis and Free Sellers have united but The judy
men. VI the majority ,Tus! condemn such Goa r.
linn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

UNION TRIUMPH IN GEoRGn.-The returns of
the vote for Governor from sixtyfve counties give
Mr.. Cobb majority exceeding 10000 votes, and
This majority, it is supposed, will be increased by
the counties 20 be heard from to $4,000. Three
fourths of the members elected to the Legislature
are Union men, and six out Of the eight Represen-
ta,ives in Congress to which the State is entitled
are also stated TO be Union men. Among the Rep
resenta,ives elect are Messrs Stevens and Ioolnbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

g. See the advertisement Of Wing
Printing Office for sale, ill to-day's paper
Information as to terms, locality, &C., may be
obtained from the Editors of this paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

RI The l.undnn Standard says: ~ conversion
~ Professionalism that astonshps much more than
the conversion of the Duke Of Norfolk. is nav to
ne announced in the conversion OF DR.. Pusey."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

u II is said in Washington that the govern
ment have determined upon the removal Of MIR,
Owen, the U. S. Consul al lIav ahs, aud that his
successor will SION be named
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

e;-Gv Bou;weIl. of Massachusetts, has ap-
pointed Thursday, The 9Th d1y Of November. as a
day of public thanksgiving and praise. The Bos.
ton Pust says that there is an understanding
among all The Governors in the Union To appoint
The above day for the observance OF the annual holy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

~ Miss SaIIie Ward, late Mrs. L. BigPlow
LaSrence, was married al the residence OF her Ia
iher in Louisville, Ky, Oh the Isl inst, To Robl.
Hunt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

Or The copper mines in Adams c"nnIy, Pa,
are said to be worked very successfully at The pres.
sent time. new mine has recently been opened
about eight miles from Gettysburg rs hich promises
waI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

o. II is somewhat remarkable that"ne vote car-
rpd the tariff Of 1924 ore vote the taIiif OF leIo
and one vvte. in each House, the tariff OF lc4Z.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

Oa- Eugene Sue is engaged 90 new novel,
which he calls Miss Mary Ii is said that, by way
Of change, he means to Wsks it q7te decent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

o. Keep it before the people, that George W.
Summers, the Wing candidate for Governor, va
led for the Bankrupt law.-Rockinghnm Reg'sier'
% Keep it before the people that John B. Floyd,
the present Locufoco Governor, elected by Loco
fOco Legislature is Bankrupt, and had taken the
benef, of,he Bankrupt law when made Governor
by the Locofocos. Lexington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

wv ihu iOiAShiiIS tiiS AstN'-
mond Times of the 9Th inst, and commend
it to the special attention of the Rockingham
Register. That paper will of course make
the correction which is due after the para
graph which it published in its last issue:
Mr.. Summers and The .New Constitutions
The Lynchburg Republican endeavors to
make some capital against Mr.. Summers by
connecting, with one of the resolutions a.
dopted by the Charlottesville Convention, a
statement that he 'declared in the late Re-
form Convention at Richmond, that while
he voted there to submit the new Constitu-
ton to the people, he should nevertheless
rote against its adoption al the polls.'
This is an overstatement Of what Mr..
Summers said. His remark was to this eff
feet: ''that as representative, he felt bound
to vote for submitting the Constitution to the
people, but he objected so strongly to some
Of its provisions Qeferring chiefly to the re-
strictions upon the improvement policy of
the State) that unless bis mind should I'M
dergo change, he should vote as a citizen
against it."
1t is particularly dueSfrom us to make
this correction, because it is now made ne
cessary by an original inaccuracy of our
own. In hasty postscript, published In
the Times of August LIST, we stated simply
that Mr.. Summers had during the voting on
the night before, said, she voted in the
affirmative as representative, but, as prl-
vate citizen, should vote against the Consti-
tuition" The same day, which was the last
cf the session, Mr.. Summers himself called
our attention to the fact that this was too
broad a statement Ct his language, and sald'
that he had not, by the remark he made by
any means, committed himself as to the vote
he should give at the polls, that his mind
was not made up on the subject, that whilst
he approved the new Constitution in the
main he feared it would have a disastrous
influence upon our internal improvements,
and that, if upon further consideration this
objection should not appear insuperable, he
would vote for the ratification. In the Times
of the next day august 3D. we sketched,
more at leisure, the remarks made by vari-
Gus members as they gave their votes, and
then gave the substance Of what Mr.. Sum-
mers said in the words first quoted above
For the satisfaction ofthe Lynchburg Re.
publican, we have now to state, upon relia-
BILE authority, that Mr.. Summers will volt
for Tie nrw Constitution.
"In this connection" we may add, thai
Mr.. Bocock the Democratic candidate fol-
the Attorney Generalship, voted very en-
phatically, in the Convention, against the
new Constitution. Does the Republican
know how he will vote at the polls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

g. We intend to do our whole duty, as
the Editors of Wing paper, in the impor-
tant canvass upon which we have enter
ed, and shall consequently expect our
full share of abuse from certain newspaper
scribblers and broken down political hacks.
1t is not our purpose to repel such assaults
by resort TO the vocabulary of BillIngsgate.
Fair and manly discussion will never be
shirked; but coarse and vulgar denuEcia-
ton, spewed forth either from the press or
the hastings will be regarded as utterly un-
worthy of editorial notice.
''On US, when ounces are saliric,
We take it for panegyric;
Hated by fools and fools 10 hate,
BE that our motto and our fate"