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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
A Singular Toast.

At the recent celebration of Henry Clays birth
day, at Slash Cottage, in Hanover county, a.
mong the regular toasts was one to the follow
ing effect: "Virginia-When draft is made
upon her for scholar, q statesman, and above
all gentleman, it will be protested un-
less James Nj. Mason is taken for payment"
The meaning of this sentiment we are some
what at loss to ascertain. Possibly it MAS
intended as irony, as Mr.. Mason took the high
ground last spring that Know Nothing could
not be gentleman. He however, received it
in good faith and accepted the compliment with
due Acknowledgements. We should really like
to know what was intended by it To find such
sentiment among the volunteer toasts would
not be extraordinary, for there are always toa-
dies enough to perpetrate absurdities of the kind;
but it is passing strange to see party of Nir-
ginans deliberately setting to work to puff one
citizen at the expense of the whole State We
we have no doubt that there are scores of better
scholars in the State than he, many STATES
men" just as accomplished, and thousands of cit
liens fully as well entitled to be called gentle
men," That he is remarkable for possessing the
three qualities combined in an unusual degree
we have never heard or believed. Every one
speaking candidly will admit that we have men
now in private life, to say nothing of some occu-
plying public stations fully Mr.. Mason's equals in
all respects. Virginia must be poor indeed if he
is her only scholar, statesman and, par ercel-
lence gentleman. But the toast seems to doubt
if even Mr.. Mason will pass muster.
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American Meeting at FishersviIle.

At meeting of the American party compo-
sing portion of the voters of the Fishersville
precinct for the purpose of electing delegates to
the county convention to select a candidate for
the office of commemorative attorney which
meets in Staunton on Saturday the Goth, John
Hamilton was called to the chair, and Thomas
Calbreath appointed secretary.
The following delegates are chosen to said
convention.
VIM. Hamilton, Thomas Calbreath, John
Hamilton, John BRAKEMAN SEN, George W.
Guthrie, james Bazzle, Henry Fl. Peck, James
&C. Hall, James W. Hamilton, David 5. Bell
Resolved by this meeting that the ten dele
gates appointed, and the proceedings OF this
meeting be published in the Staunton Specta-
tor. JOHN HAMILTON, Oln.
TunMAa CAIRREATH. Sec.
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American Meetins at waynesborouugh.

3 A meeting of the American party was held at
this precinct on Saturday the 18th inst, to ap-
point delegates to attend the Staunton Conyen-
ton on the 26th inst. George A., Bruce was
called to the Chair, and S. Tribe appointed Sec
rotary. The object of the meeting being @ex-
planned by Mr.. n Masse, and the mode OF ap-
pointment agreed on the following gentlemen
were put in nomination, and unanimously cleo c
ted Samuel II. Steele Jno. E. King, Q, Hall
Jas s. Bush, Chas G. Lowe, James Gentry, 3. NJ.
Ellis, DR.. 8. Kennerlv W. Shiny and s. TRIBE.
& Mr.. Massie proposed a resolution to the effect
that the delegates elect should 20 to the Conyen-
ton without prejudice or partially for oragalnst
either of the gentlemen whose claims are 10 DC
considered, but free to act in any way winch
should seem most likely to secure the success OF
their nominee. and restore the "broken link" to
the. chain of the party; but voluntarily withdrew
it. On motion it was ordered that the Staunton
Spectator be requested to publish the proceed
inss of the meeting Gt gii oi0t
On motion the meeting adjourned. fs ~
GEO. A. BRUCE, Chairman.
6 TprRIE Sec'y t..4,. q. ~ sat i; -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
Meeting at Greenville.

4. Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the American
party was held in Greenville ON Saturday the
10th of April, 1856, for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to the County Convention, to be
held in Staunton on Saturday the 26th inst @
On motion, Col VIM. Wilson was called to the
Chair, and Lewis Bumgardner appointed Secre-
tary
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
delegates viz:
John Churchman, ST., L. Bumgardner, Robt.
T. Wallace, DR.. j. NJ. Tate, John Newton, A. A.
McPheeters, and A. G.. Christian.
81 On motion, the Chairman of this meeting was
added to the list of delegates.
Moved that the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Staunton Spectator and True
American.
Whereupon the meeting adjourned,
WILLIAM WILSON, Chairman.
T. BIrNRG ARDyER SeC'y
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American Meeting at Churchville.

At meeting of the American party held al
Churchville, Augusta county, 10Th April 1856
James Wilson, Esq, was called to the Chair, and
Robert s. Farrar was appointed Secretary. The
object of the meeting being explained by james
Wilson, it was moved and seconded that com
mittee of three be appointed to select suitable
delegates to attend Convention in Staunton, on
Saturday the 26th inst The said committee re-
ported as suitable persons to attend said Conven-
ton, viz:-Amos Crosby, ST., Ephraim Geeding
James Wilson, Wm. II. Bell, George A. Hanger
Christian Bear, Harvey Bear, Henry B. Seig
Col F. F. Sterrett, Daniel Fall.
Alernates.-Capt. I. II. Dryden, VIM Cros-
by, James Heser, Henry Geedng Isaac Craver
A. B. Accord, J. S Lambert, James W. Calhoon
Bailey Dunlap and Francis Gilkeson,- agreed TO-
Resolved, That notice of the proceedings OF
this meeting be given through the Stauntor
Spectator. -.sl ~ f-.,, df
The meeting then adjourned.
JAS. WILSON, Chairman.
RoB'T. S. FARRAR, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23

The Abolitionists.

The ultra Abolitonists are not content to stop
at the halfway house of Black Republicanism,
and accordingly have issued q call for Conyen-
ton to meet at Syracuse, New York, on the
2sth of May, to nominate candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States.-
They boldly declar9ethemselves to be Abolition
lists, and announce their determination to go the
whole figure in opposition to slavery. Gerret
Smith, of New York. is the first signer, and a.
mong the list of seven hundred and eighty-six
uames appended, we find those of Peregrine
Witham, Harrison Murray and S. NJ. Bell, of
Virginia!
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American Meeting at Spring Hill.

At a meeting Of the American party at Spring
Hill, April 10Th, 1856, held for the purpose OF
appointing delegates to the County Convention,
to be held in Staunton, on the 26th OF April,
1856,
On motion, Capt. Jacob Crist was called to the
Chair, and u D. Poe appointed Secretary, 1t
was .-....-.I go
Resolved, That six delegates be appointed to
said Convention, whereupon the following gen.
tlemen were unanimously elected by the meet
ing: Theophilus Gamble James hurry, James
Poage, Joseph A. Leoper, WmY Ii, Gamble, Dr.
Robert Gamble. 1.......L.i..,-
1t was moved and carried that the President
and Secretary be added to the list of delegates.
100 JACOB CRIST, Prest.
q. D. PoE. Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23

At a meeting of the American party, held al
Mt Meridian ON Friday the 18th inst on mo-
ton COL A. r. Owens was called to the Chair
and r. NJ Guy appointed Sec,
The object of the meeting being explained, on
motion the following gentlemen were appointed
by the Chair as delegates to the County Con
vention to be held in Staunton on the Goth inst
Jas. d. Craig, B. +. Lewis, r. NJ. Guy. P. II
Wheeler, D. b. Hinton, A. Mohler, VIM. Patter.
son, Lewis w Kaylor, William Whitmore and
John Whtmore.
On motion the Chairman was added to the
number of delegates.
On motion the Spectator and True American
were requested to publish the proceedings Of
this meeting
whereupon the meeting adjourned.
A. r. OWENS, Chm.
p NJ CRY Sec
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A Nebraska Democrat.

4 week or two ago Gen. Cass presented to the
Senate q Memorial from 1.-THE members OF the
Senate and House of Representatives of the Pro-
visional Government of Kansas" applying for
admission into the Union as State. He moved
that it be printed, but after debate the Memo
rial was withdrawn upon the allegation that it
was spurious and fraud upon the Senate. This
brought out q statement from Col. J. II. Lane,
who appears in Washington as United States
Senator, elected by the Kansas Freesoil Legisla-
ture. Col Lane makes oath before Judge Nc
Lean to the genuneness of the Memorial, and
narrates the circumstances attending its prepara-
ton. Mr. Harlan, of Iowa, presented Lanes
statement and proceeded to inform the Senate
who he was In the first place, he was native
of Indiana, and the son of Amos Lane, promi-
nent old line Democrat in days gone by. Next
he was Il distinguished officer at the Battle of
Buena Vista. Then he was in succession a
Pierce and King Elector in 1852, Lieutenant
Governor of Indiana, and Democratic Nebras-
Ila member of the last Congress- Now, 10 and
behold he is the chosen United States Senator
and confidential agent of the Kansas bogus Leg
islaturel Such is the way some of the Northern
Nebraska Democrats turn out. But notwith-
standing the Colonel is so much Of Democrat,
the Senate declined to receive his petition, lay
ing the question of reception on the table. .,.
Among the reasons mentioned by Mr.. Douglas
for regarding the Constitution presented by Gen.
Cas- as spurious, was the fact that it did not
contain q clause excluding free negroes from the
State of Kansas, which he said Col. Lane and
others told him had been adopted. Col. Lane
has published card in the National Intelligent
Ger "emphatically denying" that he ever made
such statement, and submitting the question of
veracity to Judge Hunt, of Kansas, who was
present at the only conversation he has had with
M nOurloc % .'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
L. D, d. r.

The Grand Lodge of Virginia met in Rich
mond last week. Our townsman, n. X. Trout
ESQ.,, was elected r. W. Grand Master; John r
jackson, r. W. ID. G.. NJ; Thomas j. Evans r
W. G. W; NJ Seagers, r. ". G. s.; Geo. W
Toler, r. W. G. T.; VIM. II. Peters, G. c.; Alex
Grant, G. c.; J. W Poindexter, G.. NJ; John
Childress G. II. j; Rev Mr. Inland, G. Chaplain.
The Richmond EXAMINER understands that
in point of capacity and information the Grand
Lodge will bear no untavorablo comparison with
the General Assembly" Some people might
consider this rather equivocal compliment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
For the Specfator.


1fessas. Editors I'm reply to ga Voter" in
your last issue cheerfully acknowledge the
light OF the people to interrogate Inc upon any
subject legitimate to be discussed in the canvass
for the Attorncyship; and have pleasure in re-
spending to his enquiries.
lst never claimed my election to the Office
Of Commonwealth Attorney as q triumph Of
the Democratic party, nor did ever know my
friends so to claim it.
Cd The toast of Mr. Brown was offered at %
supper given at the Virginia Hotel in honor of
The election of Messrs. Harris, Skinner and Koi-
ner to the Legislature. understood it TO be
compliment to me as having been the first Dem
ocrat to take the stump for the party in the
county and so responded to it, but in express
terms diselaiming my right to be thus compile
mented No one could have been more surprised
than / was when heard it was regarded as re-
ferring to my election Had so understood it.
or had such construction occurred to me,
should have said was not elected upon party
grounds. A-g
Sd. did not in responding to the toast, bind
myself by a solemn oath, never to vote for
Wing for any office whatever" nor have | ever
done So | apprehend "a Voter" is mistaken in
supposing such sentiment was attributed to me
in the response made to the toast. lna speech
made some months before the election of 1852.
at the Courthouse, such or similar language was
attributed to me, but as soon as heard it (and
frequently since) assured the very respectable
gentlemen who so reported my language that
they had wholly misunderstood me.
Very respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
Ratifca,ion Meeting in the Pastures.

Pursuant to public announcement the Amerl-
lean party of the Pastures assembled at Cralgs-
Vile on the evening of Thursday, the 10Th INST,
for the purpose of ratifying the American noini-
nations for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
of the United States On motion, DR.. =. d.
Bashaw was called to the Chair, and Geo. W.
McCutchen appointed Secretary.
Whereupon the following preamble and reso-
buttons were submitted by DIR, Darwin Bashaw,
and were UNANIMOUSLY adopted: 49,
Whereas, The. American Convention at. Phil
adelphia, having unanimously nominated for the
Presidency of the, United States, Willard Fill
I more. and for Vice President, Andrew Jackson
| Donelson,
Therefore, be it resolved, ~
l. That the American party OF the pastures,
hail with delight the nominations made, ana 10
ratify them most heartily and cordially.
| End. That Willard Fillmore was our only
choice for the Presidency of the United States
In him we recognise the patriot and tried states
man; the model PRESIDENT whose exertions in
behalf of, and devotion to the constitution, the
rights of the States, and the union of the States,
/ in past times of peril and danger, pre-eminently
mark him as the man to preside over our glori-
Gus and free country at the present crisis.
Bird. That Andrew Jackson Donelson. OF Ten
nessee, like Fillmore, is the builder OF his own
| fortune-the bold and fearless advocate OF Amer
lean principles; the friend and follower OF An
| drew Jackson, the hero of New Orleans
4th. That as a portion of the Conservative
Democratic party in 1s4S, aided in the election
of Willard Fillmore, and were not deceived; and
as greater portion of the party expressed great
sorrow that he was not re-nominated in 1852;
that they should now mite with the Americans
in triumphantly electing the Chief Ruler OF this
mighty Republic.
9Th. That DR.. D. Bashaw. and G. W. Nc
Cutchen, be appointed as delegates to attend
the Convention to be held in Stauntons on the
26th inst, for the purposeof nominating suitable
candidates for the county Offices
9th. That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the "Stauston True american
| and '',Stdunton Spectator"
DR.. D. Bashaw was now loudly called upon
and responded in an argumentative, eloquent
and patriotic speech in support of Fillmore and
Donelson, the American standard bearers. Dr.
Bashaw is decidedly a thorough-going "Ameri-
can" ;4l..ir s.s.s1 .sss
| On motion the meeting adjourned to meet on
the first Saturday in May next, at four o'clock,
Pm. G. b. BASHAW, Pres't.
! G. W. McCuTcnEN, Sec'y. - No.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
University Of Yirrinia.

On the first of July next the Faculty of the
University will select State students from this
and other Senatorial Districts, which will then
become vacant. The regular term of admission
is for two years. State students are exempt from
the payment of Professors fees the charges for
matriculation, use of Library and Public Rooms,
and rent of Dornitory. BY way of remuneration
to the State, they are required to teach in some
public or private school within the limits of
Virginia, for two years after leaving the Univer-
sitv =
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Spring Trade.

1t will be seen by reference to our advertising
columns that our merchants are receiving then
usual supply of Spring goods. For some days
past our streets have presented very lively ap-
pearance owing to the large number of ladies
and others out shopping. We call attention al
so to several advertisements of valuable tracts
of land for sale DR.. Woodson, of Botetourt
county, wishes to sell 1900 acres, which we have
been specially requested to notice. The land is
said to be OF good quality, and the price very
reasonable. @ D..
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Virginia Agricultural Society.

At q meeting of the Executive Committee O.
the Virginia State Agricultural Society, held il
Richmond on the 10th, letter was read from
S. f. Christian, Esq, resigning the office Of Vice
President, and William NJ. Tate, Esq, Of Staun.
ton, was appointed to fill the vacancy. 1t was
determined to hold the next annual Fair on the
2sth, Doth, 3oth, and 3lst days of October, that
being one week after the Fair Of the Maryland
State Society
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District Meeting.

Alta meeting of the voters of the New Hope
district, held in New Hope on Saturday, April
the 9TH, DR.. VIM. K. Roberts was called to the
Chair, and L. I. D. Faulconer appointed Secre-
tary. The object of the meeting was briefly en-
planned by the chairman. On motion of Will
liam Whitmore, u committee of seven was .ap-
pointed to select candidates for Magistrates and
Overseer of the Poor. il, - ..,..rs.....t. y..s
The following gentlemen were appointed a
committee re-759 La ,..l- 5a r.--a.,,,,-...
William Whitmore, VIM. Patterson, DR.. J, a.
Waddell, J. R. Syrcle, G. W. Nowry, /. I. D.
Faulconer May .. Craig. h.,s.l t.i,f..-,lg. :,
The Committee retired and selected the fol-
lowing gentlemen for candidates: 800
Capt. Robt. Guy, S. B. Finley, Samuel Ken
nery, SEN. Alexander Walker, for Magistrates
Charles Bats for Overseer of the Poor %.
motion, ; aaa 8og s,rf5.- 5g l.9}
Resolved, that the editors of the Staunton pa
pers be. requested to publish these proceed
ings. -t.~.-,1 q sl, gg1g 3ac.r.. 55a Xxi
On motion the meeting adioured. ~ ,p +.
s.l 7 VIM 4. ROBERTS, Chm.
L. T. D. FAULcONER Sec 80 L.. $50
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District Meeting,

Pursuant to notice the American Party con-
vened at Barterbrook, April 10Th, 1856, to ap-
point delegates to the Staunton Convention, to
be held April 26th, 1856. .,@ =,
On motion Jacob Van Lear was called to the
Chair and Hugh G. Guthrie appointed Secreta-
ry. 49, ~,
The following gentlemen were unanimously
elected delegates: Jacob Van Lear, VIM. Guth-
RE, Adam McChesney, Vim. l.. Hunter, John s.
Chnrchman, John McClanahan, James $. Moi.
fet, DIR. James NJ Watson, Thomas NJ. Donoho
and Moses II. McComb.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JACOB VAN LEAR, Chm.
II. G.. GUTHRIE, Sec
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L. 7. D. FAuLcoNER, Sec. o,,.-,5 4

,Nessrs. Editors In response to the card OF
"Many Voters in the Spectator of the 9th inst,
who desire to know who will be my Deputies in
the event of my election TO the Sheritfalty, beg
leave to say that Col. Jas. N. Lilly and his son
Robert in the Greenvlle district, will act for
me, and in the, Middlebrook district, Robert B.
Dunlap; and that J. D. Hanger and S. NJ. Craw-
ford would have the opportunity to act as my
deputies in their present district. .,.l,...i7.
f'' ''''' THOS. P. WILSON.
p. S.--Snce / determined upon the above an
swer. my attention has been called to the card
of s.. NJ. Crawford and J. D. Hanger, in which
they announce that "uader no circumstances will
they allow their names to be used on my ticket, y
and that if their friends desire to see their con-
tnuance as deputies, it must be through ''the
election of Col. Turk" 1t has heretofore been
my intention, although it is proper to say. that
have had no communication with these gentle
men on the subject) to offer, in the event OF
election, to continue them in their present posi-
tons, believing them efficient and acceptable to
their districts. 1t now appears, however, that
their. service of the people is MADE by them to
depend upon the election of Col. Turk, and lam,
therefore. constrained to look around me for 9TH
ers to serve in their places, which | Will 40 at
once, and will name hereafter those whom may
select. - L. I. W.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23

Mr.. FIhMoRE's AccEprANcE.-The Whining
ton Herald. in giving sketch of the proceed
ines of the Convention of the American party
of North Carolina, held at Greensborough last
week, says:
J. II. Haughton, Esq, addressed the Conven-
ton. stating that in a conversation he had with
the Hon. John p. Kennedy that morning, that
gentleman had assured him that Mr.. Fillmore
would accept the nomination ofthe party for
President. Mr.. Kennedy is one of the confiden-
tial friends Of Mr.. Fillmore, is believed to be
authorized to speak for him, and therefore this
statement may be considered as settling the
question as regards his acceptance or deelipation
of the nomination.
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Deceased.

Maj Bayliss Anderson, many years ago citi-
zen of this place, died at Lewisburg last week
from the effects Of paralysis. Last summer Mr..
A. had charge of the Dry Greek Hotel, near the
White Sulphur Springs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23

PIERCE SrocK-The Democratic State Con-
vention which assembled at Raleigh on the 10th
inst, renominated Gov Bragg for the office OF
Governor and declared the Hon. Franklin
Pierce the first choice of the Democratic party
of North Carolina for President, and James Z.
Dobbin for Vice President. We see, too, that
Senator Mason and Col. McMullen, OF this State,
have declared in favor of tho denomination OF
the Brigadier. @
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Wing PARTY OF KENrUoKY.---A number OF
Wings met at Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday
week, to re-organize the old Wing party, An
address and platform were adopted, and the
meeting adjourned to meet in convention OF
the Wings of the United States to be delegated
by the people, and held at Louisville on the 18th
day of July next"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-04-23
Comfy Convention.

The American County Convention viii assem-
ble in this place on Saturday next. The Con
vention will be held in the Council Room, over
the store of Staples, Martin N CO., which will be
open to the delegates at II o'clock, A. N.
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The Weather,

On Monday last Winter returned upon us in
the shape of furious snow Storm which lasted
all day. Notwithstanding the rapid melting, it
accumulated in some places to the depth of an
inch and half
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fApyERTIsEMEyT.1

d New Dress.-Our old friend, the Pam me-
Ter, has come out in an entirely new dress, which
greatly improves its appearance. Numerous
counterfeits on the old is, we believe, the occa-
sion of it. ap. 25-2t
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ST. LOUIS ELECTION. Although situated in a
slaveholding State there are many "BIack Re-
publicans" in st. Louis. Previous to the recent
city election, the Americans declared eternal
hostility to this party; but in the Democratic
Convention which nominated candidates, res
olution of the same tenor was laid on the table
with only two dissenting votes! The Demo-
Gratis carried the election by more than two
thousand majority. This is specimen OF DEM
ocratic devotion to Southern interests. s3
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The HARDY Wbiy.

This paper has passed into the hands of
Messrs. J. F. and d. o. Maupin, late of Stanton,
who have our best wishes for their entire success