Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

vermont Resolutions.
Va Thursday last Governor Wise transmitted
to the Legislature series of resolutions passed
by the Legislature Of Vermont. and ordered to be
sent to the Governor Of each State in the Union.
The resolutions declare that the fugitive slave
law is contrary to the spirit of the constitution of
the United States, &c., &c., and ought to be re-
pealed that the Nebraska Kansas act wasa faith
less breach of a solemn compact, an insult to the
free States, and in violation of the natural rights
of man that the unlawful invasion of Kansas
by citizens of Missouri was greatoutrage; that
Vernontwill oppose the existence ofslaveryin the
Territories and the admission Of new slave States
into the Union; that the slave who treads the
soil ola free State by the consent of his master
becomes thereby free and that the imprisonmen!
of Passmore Williamson was not warranted BY
law.
The message of Governor Wise to the Legs-
ature, on the subject of these resolutions, is. for
the most part, eminently proper aud judIclons ;
and it is the more gratifying because from the
Governors past course we naturally expected
| him under such circumstance, to recommend
some wild or extreme measures He says:
! In the present posture of relations, we can but
wait in calm, dignfed and patient composure,
either for the worst to come to the worst, or for
returning sense of patriotism, reverence for the
! past, 4 sacred regard to law and order, love of
justice and of peace to Oe re-awakened and to re-
store sisierhood of States, its affection, its har-
mony. lis glory aud strength.
| therefore recommend that no action be had or
taken upon these resolutions by YOU 1t is proper,
perhaps, that they should be preserved only as
State archives, in proof OF the wrong offered u.s..
| and of our forbearance and this, and respect for
Stale sovereignty alone, determine me TO notice
them as now do.
We regret, however, that the Governor char
acterses the Southern members of Congress who
refuse to vote for Mr.. Richardson, as factionis,s
which is uncalled for and unjust.
MEETING OF THE GRAND CouNcIL.-rho
Grand Council Of the American party in Virgin
ia was in session, in Richmond, last week.
The committee to nominate permanent officers of
the Council presented the following names =
For President, Alexander H. II. Stuart; Vice
Presidents, Zone from each Congressional Dis
trict.) Joseph Segar, Sam'l Watts, II. G. Morris,
Hunter II. Marshall, Samuel G. Staples, WIN.
NJ. Bnrwell, T. Turner, II. B Powell, Jno S.
Carlisle, Daniel Fl. Hoge, Isaac Leftwick; Cor
responding Secretary, =. Brooke, of Fauquier !;
Recording Secretary, John l.. Cochran, Of Char
louisville.
The above officers were appointed by accla-
nation, the ramc of Col. Tayloe being substitu-
ted for that Of Mr.. Turner, at the request of the
latter.
A resolution was adopted, declaring that the
State Council. and the subordinate Councils are
continued in being (but all ceremonies Of initia-
tion into the American party are abolished) and
all obligations of secresy removed from its mem
bers and the Councils, State and subordinate,
may at any time hold open and public meetings.
and invite the presence and cooperation of all
men who approve the principles and objects Of
The party, and who will enroll themselves a
mongsl its members.
Mr. Burwell. of Bedford, reported a resolu-
ton on the subject Of the Philadelphia Platform.
Mr.. Woodin moved the following amend nent:
Resoiced that this council do hereby adopt the
entire Platform adopted by the National American
council at Philadelphia, June 18th, 1855.
Mr. Bolts moved a series of resolutions as
substitute for the amendment and Stated his views
al length on the 18th section Of the philadelphia
platform. The amendment was adopted, and
resolution passed approving of the course OF the
American members of Congress.
"A Boiling and j. D. Imboden, Esqrs. were
unanimously appointed delegates from the State
at large TO the National Convention, and Jas. NJ.
Stephenson and Samuel Watts, aliernates.
The Convention adjourned Saturday evening
| From Europe.
| The steamer America arrived on the 10th with
| Liverpool dates 10 the 9Th inst. The great cues
! ton OF peace or war is still undecided Peace
/ prospects are not brighter, as Russia raises oo-
siacles The Czar'srepy to The ulimatum Of
tie Western powers had not been received, but
was expected BY the 18th inst.
Appearances strongly indicate that Austria will
not take the field against Russia unless assured of
the active support of the German Bund
| The Prussiau Court is displeased with Baron
Seebacll's mission 10 ST. Petersburg, and has sent
Baron Mantefeul 10 Dresden 10 demand positively
10 what extent Bavaria and Saxony have engaged
| themselves with the Western allies.
| Advices from Sweden are very warlike. The
military commanders have received instructions
to have their regiments in the highest efficiency
before Spring Tie indications are, that in ac-
cordance with the secret article of the treaty,
Sweden will take the field in the spring.
The Danish Government, it is said, consents 10
the establishment Of deputs for the English feet
at Keil, which will rendezvous there 10 April.
Gortschakoff announces that on the 10Th of
December a detachment Of Kossacks defeated a
strong squadron of General Vivian's cavalry near
Kersch. and that the English commander was
taken prisoner.
The latest accounts from the Crimea state that
the Russia troops had been reinforced by two re-
gimenls Of huzzars- also, that large bodies Of
Russian troops were marching from the Crmea
to Bessarabia. There was no intention however,
Of evacualing their former position as their places
will be filled from the reserves.
A grand Council of War is to be held in Paris
to collect, interchange and consider all possible
information relative to the war.
Flour had declined cd at Liverpool.
Short Track Railroad.