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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

CoNEEREScE ApPoINrMENr-The Baltimore
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
has made the following, among other appoint
ments:
Ls,,isJ,,rg District .--Mayb berry Goheen, p Z.
Lewisbury, Isaac Gibson, Lewisburg Circuit, ID.
w. Arnold. II. B. Metals; Blue Sulphur, j. L
Stansbury Clintonville, j. w. EVAN; Coylng-
too. C. C. Cronin, w. R. Stringer; Warm
Springs, w Gwynn Coe, b, w. Daugherty
Lexington, w. r. Speake; Lexington Circuit,
j. ]. Largent, one to be supplied Rockordge,
f. c.. Te6bs, one 70 be- supplied; West, Rock
br,dqe To be supplied Finca.tle.J. e. Armstrong
RI. g. Mcdaniel Salem, j. w. Wheeler, j. +.
Leg,ett jacksonville, II. j. Bland; Christians
burg, j. w. Wolff, j. j. Engle New Castle
Mission, B. Fl. Smith; Newport, Henry Leoer
Sweet SsrinCs, l.. ID. Nixon Mouroo, A. Buhr
man. A. f.. Taylor; Union.J. w. Boteler; Green
Bank, II. +. Mcclure; Little Levels, J. Z.
Etchison.
Joshua NJ. Grandin, Agent for DIN and Pres
ton Institute, member Of Chrl,liansburg Quarterly
Conference.
Rockingham District Samuel V. Blake, P.
E.-Staunton. j. NJ. Green Augusta, j: N
Davis, p. 5. Sixeas Churchvie, U. p. wig
man. one to be supplied; Rockingham y. thrush
III. McMemar; Rushville Mission, j. 4. Eakln
East ROchlh9han, w o. n9iu, r.
Woodstock. j. N. Eakin, Sol. b. Dolly Front
Royal, j. A. McCauley, j. S. Thomas, Luray,
J. Beatty; Lost River Mission, II. Hoffman ;
South Branch. T. Hildebrand, j. M. Llltell
New Greek Mission. II. Gaver; Moorehed, Z.
b. Young, j. R. Efinger; franklin, J. w. Rel
lev, WIN. Thomas Highland, N. 5. Bucklng-
ham, one to be supplied.
John Wilson, Principal Wesleyan Female
Institute, member of Staunton Quarterly Confer
ence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Tvs Cosr OF WAR.-Tho Chancellor Of the
p.;,;sh Exchequer, in statement made to Par
i;n"ont estimates the cost of the two years. war
Han pnss;a at .f43. 564, 000-or about 5000, 000,
No0 MOI Add TO this sum equal amounts for France,
R~ssi, and Turkey and we have total Of $780,
0No 400 It will take, perhaps, one thousand
,;I,;oOs Of dollars to pay all the expenses of the
, u, The entire specie and paper money circu-
,.,;ng iu the United States would just pay about
ana bird Of this debt One thousand millions Of
J"l,,rs would build fleet of three thousand mag
;s~ont ocean steamers, or sufficient number Of
nnn,ohes 10 seat comfortably the entire population
,hs globe. If invested at per cent it would
VI VIZ an army Of more than hundred thousand
oPps;onaries, or furnish teachers and ministers
.h 70 ciyillze and chrstianize all heaihendom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Mr.. Ererett,s Grafton.

The Hon. Edward Everett, of Massachusetts,
delivered his great Grafton on the character OF
Washington, in Richmond on the 18th inst, in
Petersburg on Friday, and in Charlottesville on
Monday evening last. The newspapers agree IN
praisng the Grafton in the most exalted TERMS
1t is declared to be equal to the best productions
of Cicero, Burke or Macauay The proceeds at
Richmond, which amount to 1858, will be devoted
to the purchase of Mount Vernon by the Ladies'
Association. Mr.. Everett will repeat the Grafton
in Lynchburg, Washington, Baltimore, and Phil
adelphia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
For the Spectator,

d;' .n's"' Editors Permit US through the me-
W. ii your paper,to make call upon Maj. Jas.
,aker to become candidate for the office of
High Sheriff.
To those who know Maj. Walker word of
enlogy is altogether superfuous, but as there are
many in the County who are not personally &C.
quainted with him,we would simply say to them
(without intending any invidious distinction, that
he is the very man for the times. His energy and
industry, business habits, &c., combined with his
great suavty of manner, and amiability of DISPOSE
ton, fit him in an eminent degree for the arduous
duties of that responsible office. If the Major
will announce himself Immediately he will crafty
the wishes of MANY VOTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Preferred Creditors.


A bill has been introduced into the New York
Legislature with view to the abandonment OF the
present law, which gives to an insolvent debtor
the right to prefer certain creditors, in an assign
ment of his effects, and leave the balance to get
their honest dues as best they can. We wish
that similar bill had been proposed and passed
BY the Legislature of this State, which would 90
away with the present iniqutous system, and sno-
sttute therefor law by which men IN falling
circumstances might be forced into bankruptcy
There is nothing equitable in the present law
which allows man to make an assignment WIN
preferences for favored individuals. 1t opens the
door to frauds Of the most abominable nature, and
in perhaps majority Of cases protects those VINO
are most able and cheats those who are least able
to suffer pecuniary loss. Doubtless honest men
are sometimes forced to assign their properly iof
the benefit of creditors to whom they may feel
themselves to be under superior obligations, bull
we consciously believe that in very many cases
assignments are fictitious, or made with design
to force all but the favored few into compromise
for mere consideration. And thus the assgnoT
gets easily rid of his liabilities, and in common
parlance, "breals full.handed"
The "New York Tribune" with which we
seldom agree in anything, has most excellent
article on this subject, from which we gather Inc
opinions Of some emineat juriss. in support of our
views. "Many of our enlightened judges" says
Chancellor Walworth, shave regretted that the
principle of permitting an nsolvent to. make
voluntary assignment of his property, and to give
preferences in any way should be adopted. =
Judge Holman, of the District Court of the United
State, for Indiana, speaks of it as, that most n-
quitous principle of the common law" Judge
Judson, OF Connecticut refers to il as ga principle
constituting the insolvent an agent to obtain money
irum one and bestow it upon another at pleasure"
and Judges Story and Baldwin Of the United
States Supreme Court, condemn it as not merely
unjust, 80 far as it regards creditors but as injurious
to the comm unity. Instead of this inequitable
system, we should prefer law forcing the prop
ery of the insolvent into the hands of assignees;
compelling him to discover, under oath, its value
and amount, and Furnishing him forfraud if he fail
to do so-the proceeds to be divided pro rata among
his creditors. Maine, New Hampshire, Massa-
chusens, Connecticut, New jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Ohio. Missouri, Georgia and Lou
isiana have abolished the law permitting prefer
ences, and adopted system Of involuntary bank
ruptcy, the outline of which is given above. We
should like to see Virginia do likewise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Another DIsnppenranoe.

About the time Martin Wygand left home, a
young man named White, who kept the Bar Of
the American Hotel, in this place, tor some
months, but was engaged subsequently 40 q
huckster on the Central Railroad, also dls' ope.red
in mysterious manner. He was j. .st seen one
morning some five weeks ago o. the Depot of the
Central Railroad in .Richr ,ond and has not been
seen or heard of since
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
For the Stnynto,, Snec,nto,.

Ae,r; Editow:-A call is made upon me, in
your last paper, to become candidate for the
Sherifalty of Augusta. Whence it has emanated /,
know not but am satisfied from the numerous
personal applications which have been made to
me, that 1t is the wish of many of my felow-citi-
zens to place me in that position. | ain grateful
for these manifestations and would not willingly
appear Indifferent to the wishes of friends, or as
stunning public duty. But circumstances are
such as to render it wholly nexpedient for me to
undertake the duties of so laborious and response
Bile an Office. must, therefore, respectfully de-
cline the canvass. Yours with respect,
KENYON HARPER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
American Meeting.

At meeting of the American party Of Apcr.,.
county, held in the Court-houf,e, MarcI, 81
1856, Col. w. A. Bell was called to the ch.;.'
and Jos. A. Waddell was appointed Sec ,a,srm "'
On motion of John n. McCus, ESQ.,, thu fo,Iay;.-
res olutions wree adopted:
Resolved let, That we heartily an, ,,. e =,
nomination Of Millard Fillmore and r.a1" 'ne
Donelson BY the Philadelphia Con va m1uie" =;
pledge ourselves to exert all honor, o"'ion' ana
secure their election. VIC neaos 70
Resolved I'd, That we cordia,h ;,x;,. II
sons friendly to the election Of Al u'e an per-
and Andrew j. DOnelson to unite ,n,n rnInore
coming Presidential canvass WIN W III inc
Resolved Sd, That this meetic = ,nn,ovo, Il.
recommendation to hold Stare euve spe Of , ,bs
a a%slcan paisy and all others who favor the
Staunton on the E. nd Donelson. in the town Of
poiu,nent Of ,.h.day of May n. xt, for the APP
other mo-. ELECTORS and the consd Grafton OF such
r, ..ers as 10 them may seem proper.
+. -esolyed 4tb, That the Oh sirman OF this meet
ing appoint fifty delegates to represent Augusta
county In the said Convention.
Resolved 5th, That the Cha arman appoint
COMMITTEES Of five to make arran. gsInen's 'or the
meeting OF the Convention.
| On motion of John ID. lmboder !, Esq, the meet
ing adjourned. w. A. BE LII, Chair'm.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Sec'ry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

On Tuesday morning last difficulty occurre'i
between DR.. Roberts, of New Hope, and man
named O'Brien, in front of the Virginia Hotel,
during which the latter discharged pistyl at DR..
Roberts, the ball passing through the 1.ppe of his
coat and slightly wounding his hand. We know
nothing Of the circumstances that led to the ARRAY.
O'Brien was arrested and committed 10 Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
Martin WYganl.

Since our last, nothing further has been heard
Of Martin Wygand, and we begin to doubt whe!h-
err he has been seen in Baltimore at all. About
five weeks have now elapsed since his disappear
ance, and the mystery instead of being cleared up
has only increased. 1t is high time that our
civil authorities were making thorough investi-
cation of the affair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
A Meeting Of the Voters of WliIiamsvills Dis
trict, Bath County.

According to previous notice. meeting of the
Voters of the District, was held in Williamsvile.
on Saturday the 18th of March, 1856. On mo.
lion, b. S. Wallace was called to the Chair and
G. T. Dudley elected Secretary. The object of
Clark. the rules for its government were present
ed and adopted. On motion, the house resolved
itself into Committee Of the Whole, and pro.
ceeded to nominate the following officers, for the
District. viz For the Magistracy, John Car
penter, Moses McClintic, VIM. c; Burger and
John Clark, jr.; for Overseers Of the Poor, COL
VIM McClntic and Stephen Wanlus; for Con-
stable, Joseph M. Burns.
On motion, it was ordered that the Stanton
papers be requested to publish, each of them, the
proceedings of this meeting.
On motion of &. F. Dudley, the meeting ad-
journed sine die.
B. S. WALLACE, President.
n II Dunrrv Secondary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

TIE Next PREsIpENcY.-Ths Democrats OF
Baltimore are in stew in reference 10 the ap-
pointment of delegates to the National Convention
at Cincinnati, to nominate party candidate for
the Presidency. The Federal Office holders in
the city mustered all their forces and secured tho
appointment Of Pierce delegates, which has IT.
ritated the Buchanan men no little. AID Dir.
Wright, President Of the City Convention, re-
signed his office.
''lon," the Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun, writes that recent developments
Indicate that the Democracy Of Ohio are TOR Judge
DOUGLAS. as their first choice for the Presidency.
All the SIGNS indicate, too, that the war between
the friends of Douglas and Buchanan u already
racing intensely, and threatens to grow salil more
ferocious.
WASHINGTON correspondent Of the New York
Courier saws: s'It is understood that General
Pierce and Judge Douglas, or their maaaging
friends, will oppose the nomination OF Mr.. buc-
hanan. on the ground that he ia not Enthusiastically
committed to tho repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise and that under the circumstances MS
election will be- popular rebuke to them' L ms
circumstance will diminish the chances OF ms
nomination, and it is believed here, among the
politician, of the classes have named, that these
, Two prominent aspirants VIII eomoine upon
Southern candidate, III neltuel w sio'H o"'i
able TO secure the nomination. In that event, the
question will be found reduced to choice between
Hunter and Rusk. Mr.. Wise is capital ,almost
irresistible stumper, aud were the struggle con-
fined to Virginia, would distance all composition:
But he cannot stump for the Presidency, and l
predict that his energy will be found no match for
the luck of Mr.. Hunter"
The Washington correspondent of the New
York Tribune gives US the following gossip IN re-
ference to the Republican" candidates for the
Presidency: "Fremont is not Catholic as re-
ported, but is of Hugueuot descent, and was long
since confirmed as member of the EPi'copai
Church Letters favorng his nomination are
flowing in from all quarters. His friends urge
four points in his favor: he is new man. iresh
from the people his past life shows him to be
possessed of backbone; he is opposed to slavery
AGGRESSION and is IN favor of Free Territories and
he fayors the Pacific Railroad. Banks declines
the nomination. Seward is earnestly advocated
by many persons but it is doubtful whistler he
will accent Mclean, Chase, Hale and w ilmot
all have warm friends and supporters. But the
motto with every one is, Success to principles
rather than men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
GRAHAM FOR FrLLmoRE,-The Hon.

GRAHAM FOR FLLMoRE.-The Hon. VIM.
A. Graham, the candidate for Vice President on
the ticket with Gen. Scott. and member of Mr..
Filmore's Cabinet, made a speech in North
Carolina few weeks ago, at Fillmore and
Donelson ratification meeting. lie enoylsed Mr..
Fillmore in the highest terms and said he was
for him, for he was his choice above all men, no
matter who nominated him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

= MsRDER.-Mr. Edward Harwood, highly
respectable merchant Of Charles City county, the
Petersburg Express learns, was murdered in his
store house on Monday evening tbe II, by negro.
The murderer, whose objec. ia committing the
deed is supposed to have been robbery, has been
captured by the citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
~ .erestinU Iecture.

1t VIII Dc seen from notice in another column
tina. the Rev. Dr. Cummings of Washington City
VIII deliver lecture before the "Young Mems
christian Association" on Thursday night next.
Mr. C.:is widely known as an eloquent speaker,
and will doubtless attract large audience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

uonr FOR PoLAND.-The New York Even
d. IT, contains letter from St. Petersburg,
~, mich states that the Emperor Of Russia has posi-
lively declared his intention 81 oeas If0w nS ,b A
Of Poland. at Warsaw, IN May rsN', ana ,"l. "a
T.. go's Constitution substantially revived.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

DrxmAnx SeuSD DUEs.-The treaty with
Denmark on the Sound Dues expires about the
middle Of April under the notice given, but the
prssident has extended the time for going into
nr,c,cal effect sixty days longer at the urgent
rrsouest Of that Government. The Congress,
,sScb met at Copenhagen on this subject, adjourn.
ed but did not disperse, and have again resumed
negotiations In the hope Of feacaa3 , some as
ceptable conclusion, Denmark desired the post
.sIIo,oent thus granted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

The Massachusetts House of Delegates has
adopted the new amendment to the State Consti-
tuition which provides that voters in that Com
must be able to read aud write. The
amendment originated in the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

An enthusiastic Fillmore and Dlnelson ratif.
cation meeting was held at ST. Louis on Monday
evening the 10Th inst. The Republican says that
it was the largest gathering ever witnessed in
that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

Some great fundamental principle Lies q. Ii.
bottom OF every party organisation. II u tho root
70 which oil the measures and policy efths party
may be Traced. II gives the complexion and
character to oil it legislative and executive 20
ton.
The leading principle of the Whir psrty v,s
eonssrvdtian-exhbiting itself in Opposition to
what ID conceived to be unwarsntsd ssaumntions
of power by the federal exeeutivs-io a dsep de-.
voton to the Constitutisn-in love Of law and
ordsr--and in rsyersnt looking .up to tina hthers
of the republic for instruction and guidance in the
affairs of government.
The cardinal principle ofmodern democracy, a.
IN an utter disregard Of the teachings Of history
ana e1perlence-an abject subservisncy 70 what
Mr.. Randolph called "Kins Numben"-a rsck-
less spirit OF innovation under the specious dissui-
ses Of Progress" and manifest Destiny"-a dis.
position to regard the will Of the majority a. the
measure Of its powers and the guide of its policy,
however much that twill" may be opposed to The
letter and spirit of the Constitution an ar.
rogant assumption that minorities have no rights
and may be trampled on, prescribed ,disfanchised,
and gerrymandered, at pleasure.
The vital principle Of the American party 10
".4n1ericanism"- developing itselfin dsep-rootsd
attachment to our own country-its constitution,
it's union aud its laws--to American men and A
merican measures, and American interests-or, in
other words,a feryent atriotism-which. rejecting
the transcendental philanthropy Of abolitonists,
and that kindred batch Of wild enthusiasts, who
would seek to embroil us with foreign countries,
in righting the wrongs of Ireland, OF Hungary, or
Cuba-wouId guard with vestal vigilance Ameri-
can Institutions and American interests against
the baneful effects Of foreign influence.
In my next number will unfold in detail the
measures and policy which leQitimately spring
from this, principle, and sndeavor to show their
benefcent influences on the prosperity and hap
plness OF the Country MADISON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

We are indebted to the Hon. John Letcher fol
numerous fayOrs in the way of Congressional
speeches and othe, documents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

That WONDERFUL Disco vgRY.-A CORES
pendent of the Richmond Dlspa Itch contradicts the
report that cave. containing the remains OF a
nan, had been discovered on ;ady's section ofthe
Central Railroad, in Alleghan y, No such cave
has been found,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26
SNnTi

Snow fell to a considerable depth on Saturday
morning last. With but few exceptions, Saturday
has been the day Of SHOWS during the Water.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

lr~See announcements tor Office. Several new
ones this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-26

facts will rest on authorities which | will cite
wherever the matters are not of such recent &C.
currence and general notoriety as to render the
citation of authority unnecessary.
will also state in advance, that it is my pur-
pose studousy to abstain from all harsh and offen-
sive expressions make no personal imputations,
and to observe that courtesy to those who differ
from me, which should always distinguish the
intercourse of gentlemen.
With these preliminary remarks, proceed to
examine some Of the positions assumed by Mr..
Wise.
"CertanIy," says that gentleman, "the cause
of civil and religious freedom, maintained by the
Democracy of Virginia, was nobly supported BY
many of the truly conservative, conscientious,
constitution. loving Wings of our State, but never
was able to fix their number"
presume there can be no rational doubt that the
fair inference to be drawn from this sentence is,
that the American party, and those Wings and
Democrats who cooperated with them in the can
vass of last spring, were, in the judgment of MIR.
Wise, opposed to the cause of civil and religious
freedom. He regards the cause Of civil and re-
ligiuus freedom as having been in issue IN that
contest, and he says that the Democrats and
portion of the Wings who acted with them,
"maintained" and molly supported" that cause.
Now, unless it had been opposed or in some way
assailed. there would have been no necessity for
Observation-Disclosures no merit in nobly supporting
it. The fair-nay, the inevitable inference T. !.
is. that those who were arayed against NJ ,,, lsl
and his friends were wagiug war on th~ :. " Isl
civil and religious freedom - '"''s
How did they oppose it7 G, .,,,;,,u
mere act of voting against NJ YAM; a,"'y ap' oy IN
less means that the warf- :. WISE! Tie doubt
ar;on; ps and measr al the asceDdency of tn,
p'; This natnralIv lres of the American party.
,r;no;n,es and leads US to enquire what thos,
principles res anu measures are and to the considera
;.u, hatu question whether there is any antagon
1 1;, cen them and the cause of civil and re
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