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Democratic Meeting.

At meeting OF the Democrats of Pierce
county, held at Birds Mill, on Saturday
the 3Oih day Of April, 1859, on motion,
L. A. Light was called to the Chair and
n. II. Orr was chosen Secretary.
The object Of the meeting being explain
cd TO be the nomination of delegates to q
Territorial Convention, to be held in Olym
pia on the 10th day Of May next, and alsc
to nominate county officers.
On motion, the following gentlemen
were nominated for the Territorial Conven
tion: A. ]. Bird, W. McLucus, Roberr
Thompson, John Rigney, A. G. Lowell and
j. S. Jaquith.
For candidates for the Legislature
j. NJ. Chapman, A. c. Lowell, and j. S
Jaquith.
For Sheriff-- Tucker
For Assesser-George Brown.
For County Commissioner-Ro Robert
Moor.
For Constable-JoSeph Whitman.
For Democratic Central Committee fol
Pierce county-Abram WOolery, Johr
Rigney, A. J. Bird, n. II. Orr, and Henry
Murry.
Moved and carried, that the proceedings
of the meeting he published in the PiOnee,
and Democrat and Puget Sound Herald.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
...a e. A. LIGHT, Chm.
n. II. ORR, Secretary.
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Arrival OF Gov. SteVens-The fact having b.
come generally known throughout the county that
Gov, Stevens, our efficient delegate, would reach
Olympia on Monday last, our town, By noon of thai
day, had become throngcd by an assembled multi.
tude who had repaired hither from all parts Of ths
county, to greet and bid him welcome return. In
timation having been received that he was on his Way
here from the falls the two elegant brass howt1ers @
our people were made to herald the joyful new,
which was continued until he alighted at the Wash
ington Hotel, where he has taken rooms for The
present.
Having kicked the dust from OF his shoes,H be
reappeared and then such shaking Of hands and
words Of welcome ensued as mrst indeed hav6 proved
full remuneration for any service which he may haus
performed over any other delegate with which our
territory has been favored. The Gov must have been
happy in thus meeting so many warm friends aA veil
as thankful constituents. There was no coyneSs 20
hypocrisy the manly shake Of the hand-which Waa
not Of that character which becomes a woman, but
the hearty, welmeant true old fashioned shake--too
plainly denoted that citizens Of all classes seemed 70
vie with each other in paying that respect to hin
which is properly due from a constituency to faith.
fal public servant, and SUCH we believe, Steven,
generally. is regarded .'of"s
Late in the evening, he and his family were serV.
naded at the WashmgtOn by the members Of he
Musical Association, who discoursed most agreeable
music the occasion. and with the intmation that
a ball complimentary to him would be given At the
Capitol on Thursday evening (Which has since tran,
spred aud attended by all the life and gay, and
beauty Of oympia) So ended the day which must
ever be proud one in the memory Of ]. !. SrEvps
Gov. 8. and family are now stopping at the Wash
ngton, where, we doubt not be will be happy in 70
ceving the visits Of his friends.
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sS- The b'hoys" about town will be rejoeed 10
learn that HEraoN has ist opened his saloon" The
Capitol"-and intends dispensing little the boat"
in the shape of liquors cigars &c. Of any other place
in the burgh. We are confident that IL Mr. II. dont,
be will at least try.
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aS-MosEs BETTMAN-the veritable Moses who Was
found in" Olympia six years since, is again engaged
in the mercantile business selling goods cheaper than
ever, and lower than any Of bis neighbour His post
ers say so, and does Moses. Many Of his formsE
customers will be rejoiced to learn this fact.
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RSWM RuTLEDGE, JR., at the old stand. still con-
tinues to give gsnenl satisfaction He has lately
been adding greatly TO his former stock and designs
still further to desc, until he shall be enabled to sup
ply the trade with everythng-from family cOdeO
mill to q ons-horSs bark mill. H.
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RS-D. PHILLIPS & Co. have removed 10 their new
building, directly opposite their former place Of busi'
ness, and are prepared, as heretofore, to attend
promptly upon customers. With increased facilities
for doing business, they desire to extend their
custom. ' ..
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~ The communication from Vanc0uveT
signed I'D" will appear next week.
, 1859-05-06

Truth crush'd to earth will rise again.
The eternal years of C cd are hers.ii
, 1859-05-06

EDWARD ruRsTE, EDITOR AND PROPnrrO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
RurOpean Adyices.

The steamer Edinburg arrived at New York
on Wednesday, bringing European dates to the
Oath ult.. three days later. The preparations for
the European Congress were progressing. II
was believed the sessions of the Congress would
be prolonged for some months.
The father of the Jewish child Mortsra, had
arrived at Paris, and was determined to de-
msnd from the European Congress the restora'
ton of his child.
GEN. Garibaldi in his proclamation announc-
ipu his retirement from the army of Central It
aly, complains of underhand Vaccinations a.
AGAINST him. He says he will resume the service
the moment Victor Emmanuel calls to arms
He recommends the Italians to rally round the
King of Sardinia.
II has been stated that King Victor Emmanuel
having refused to withdraw the nomination OF
Buonoampagnie, the French Government has
Welded and he is to be Regent OF Modena, Par
ma and Bologna, ard also OF Tuscany, If the au-
thorities there will receive him.
A memorandum of the Tuscan Government
tells the European mowers that if Congress orders
the restoration of tie Grand Duke they will OPP
pose it to the last; and if attacked, they will,
though sure of defeat do their best to repel force
by force.
The Spanish movement against Morocco was
progressing slowly. Spain was chartering Eng
iish steamers for the war.
The Persia, which arrived at New York on
Thursday, brings Liverpool advioes to the 26th
nit. Austria is reported to have raised new
difficulty in reference to the European Congress,
and the invitations to the other powers had not
been issued. France is said to have proposed q
general disarmament to England The London
papers ridicnle the idea. The English army is
to be increased by additional battalions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

tsys TO THE PEOPLE OF AUGUSTA II am a
candidate to I'll the vacant Clerkshp of your Circuit
Court. This simple announcement might be sufficient
under ordinary circumstances, but there will proba.
by be number of candidates for the same office, all
having claims less strong upon your suffra-
ges and all of whom will perhaps, have better oppor-
tunties than myself of seeing you personally between
now and the day of election These considerations
induce me, in addition TO announcing myself TO say
that have now been citizen of your county more
than five years during ell that time have been en-
poyed as Deputy Clerk of your county Court. re-
fer you to the Bar, and the Shers, and to the mag
istracy and other officers who have had an opportu-
nifty OF seeing for themselves, to say whether am
qualified for the Office seek. Before came to Au.
gusta for two years in the Clerks Once OF
the Circuit and County Courts of Nelson, so that al
together I have served over seven years apprentice
ship in the business Of Clerk ola Court. come be.
fore you solely upon my personal merits, such as
they are and ask your support, without the advant
age of strong family other influence In my fayor
From my knowledge Of the pSople OF Augusta know
that the fact that man ISLANDS upon his own bot
tom" constitutes no objection in their generous opn-
ion to his elevation to any Office in their gift, PROV.
ded he has the character to command their respect
and confidence and fair qualifications for the place he
seeks. This consideration alope encourages me In
the hope that will be regarded by you as worthy
your suffrages
your service and to discharge the duties OF the oce
promptly and faithfully. With difidenoe, believe
myself be fully qualified for the place; but to those
who have not had the opportunity to form an opinion
on this point for themselves have only to say as
certain nv fitness from persons who do know me be-
fore you vote. Yours, Respectfully,
NV % WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
DIED.

In this place. on Friday, the End inst, MIR. EDWARD
DooLRY, aged 30 years.
On Sunday morning. 4th inst, of Putrld sore
Throat. MARTHA, daughter Of William and Margaret
Hanger, in the 18th year of her age.
She was prepared to die.
At her residence near Gresenville Augusta co., on
the oath ult., Mrs. PHRBH T. THOMPSON, wife OF Mr..
John s. Thompson, in her 9th year. Her death was
very sudden She and her husband had attended
church at Bethel on that day, which was observed as
day of thanksgiving and on returning home ale neI
dinner in her usual state of health. Her husband
left her 10 90 to Greenville and had proceeded but O.
bout half mile when he was recalled; and, although
absent not more than or 10 minutes. found her dead
Some large blood vessel had been ruptured without
any known cause. n
Mrs Thompson was the daughter Of the late Mr..
George Pllson, and joined the Church OF Tinkl,ng
Spring, under the ministry of the Rev. John hcCue,
about The year 1912. In 1928 she became member
Of Bethel Church, which church she continued TO g.
dorm by her humble fervent and consistent piety III
tho day of her DEATH On that day, after uniting WITT
his people in thanksgiving and praise, In the oethe
which she loved she was almost translated, without
being conscious of the conflict with the last enemy 70
the house not made with hands, there forever te
nrsise him that loved her and washed her from hei
r. n h;s own blood McF.
kH Central Presbyterian please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13

ATuE UNION MEETING AT PHnADELPH1A.-The
grand Union Mass Meeting of citizens, irrespee-
tive of party, was held in Philadelphia Wednes-
day night at Jayne's Hall, the object being to re-
affirm allegiance to the Union and the Oonstitu-
tion, and eondemu all fansticsm. Hon. JOS. II.
Ingersoll presided.
A series of resolutions were adopted express
ing the earnest sympathy Of the citizens OF Phil
adelphis with the citizens of Virginia, and de-
claring that there were no laws more obligatory
on the citizens of The Republic than those pre-
scribng the duty of restoring tugitiyes from labor
to their masters; disavowing any right or wish
to Interfere with the domestic institutions OF
sister States, and repudiating, in the strongest
terms. all attempts to excite servile insurreo'
ton, or to arouse those who are lawfully held IN
seryitude 10 violence and bloodshed; approving
OF the recent administration of justice in Vir-
ginis, and the energy and fidelity of Gov. Wise !;
also, approving of the conduct OF the Governor
of Pennsylvania in promptly surrendering the
fugitives from justice; and finally assuring their
brethren of the South that there exists amongst
the people Of Pennsylvania determined spirit
to assert and maintain the Constitution and the
rights of the States uGder it, and asking, IN
return, confidence and that dgni6ed moderation
which confidence and patriotic sympathy inspire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
The GoYsrnor,s Message.

The Message of Governor Wise, which we
publish in this issue, will be read more generally
and with more interest than any paper OF the
kind that has appeared for many years. A con-
siderable diversity of opinion exists in regard 10
the military demonstrations which the GOV.
amor has made at Charlestown, but we do not
ssel DISPOSED at this tune to criticise his course
Notwithstanding the political antagonism be-
tween him and US, we have always given him
credit for patriotic Intentions and we prefer to
hsl;eve that his recent acts have been prompted
by such motives.
The conflict of opinion between the Governor
and President Buchanan, presents aquestlon OF
great interest. When two such famous DOCTORS
of estates Rights" disagree, it does not become
us to set up as umpire between them. Inc
President is estates Rights" man generally,
and the Governor estates Rights" man par
ticularly, with reference to the CommonWealth
Of Virginia. The latter thinks only OF the rights
Of this State. while the former has tender re-
GARD for the rights of all the States. Acting un'
5ar existing laws of the United States, the Pres'
idspt declines to stake steps," as proposed by
Governor Wise. He says, however, it IS I'M
peratively the duty Of the respective State gov
ernnents to prevent their citizens from making
hostile incursions into Virginia,-but what Il
they fail to do it9 In that event. the Fedora
Government would not be worth much to US Il
il could not ipterpose. Bnt the meter turns up
on n mere punctilio. The President says be
has no power to interfere except upon lorna
call for assistance by the State invaded, while
the Governor thinks he ought to stake steps
upon mere suggestion of danger. The latter
saws expressly, II did not call on the President
to protect Virginia, and would not do IT,
There is degree of sarcasm in the letters O
both parties, WHICH makes the correspondence
somewhat spicy.
We are decidedly in favor Of an efficient or
ganizstion of the military force of the State, bu
in one or two particulars we think Governor
Wise urges the matter too far. He recommends
that the Executive be empowered to appoint the
officers down to Captains inclusive, and also
have greater and more deanite power conierre'
upon him to proclaim martial law, DC. Thi'
sayors rather too much of military dictator
ship for our fancy.
The Governor recommends further Legislation
10 regard to slaves, but we respectfully submit
that the present laws touching that class arr
stringent enough. His suggestions as to free ne
groes are doubtless dictated by motives OF M
manity-he urges that they be not driven iron
the State. We, however, prefer the plan de-
veloped by Mr.. Edmund Ruffin, in his recen
pamphlet. he proposes that worthy and re-
spectacle free negroes be protected and en-
couraged to remain in the State, but that the
other sort be stimulated to emigrate North AMI
West. When the free States get large popu-
lstion of this kind, they will become sick OF thell
philanthropy and tired of the underground
railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
The Anti.pnelIng Laws.

On Tuesday last the second day ofthe session,
Mr.. August, of Richmond, introduced in the
Senate resolution for the appointment OF spe-
cial committee to inquire into the expectancy OF
repeating the law disabling any person concern
ed in duel from holding Office The resolution
was adopted, and the next day Mr.. August re-
ported a bill for tie purpose indicated. Another
Senator Immediately moved that the rules be
suspended, in order that the bill might be read
second time. This hot haste naturally led to an
inquiry as to the object Of the bill, and it was
stated that "a distinguished member of the Sen
ate [Mr. Douglass] was disqualified by being con-
|cerned in duel.n His constituents had re-
elected him after his disqualification, and the
main object was to allow him to take his seat
The motion to suspend the rules failed, for want
of o two. thirds vote, but we regret to say that
twenty-eight Senators voted in the affirmative.
1t will be remembered that the last Legisla-
ture passed an act granting general pardon to
duelists, and now we have proposition to strike
the law from the statute book. This course
seems to us preferable to the other, but both are
in high degree Objectionable, and ought to re-
ceive the public reprobation. Instead of repeal
ing the anti dueling law, or granting amnesty to
its violators, the Legislature is called upon by
every consideration of policy and duty, and, I'VE
believe, public sentiment, to strengthen it by
additional enactlnents which will secure its en-
forcement. The idea of repeating laws for the
purpose of relieving particular individuals from
their penalty is utterly wrong in principle. Mr..
Douglass has knowingly and wilfully violated
law of the Commonwealth, and he should suffer
the consequences. What would be thought of
proposition to repeal the law against murder, or
larceny, or arson, in order that distinguished
convict might go free? Of course we do not
intend 10 compare Virginia Senator morally
with Penitentiary conviots; but when the
Legislature establish tho precedent of passing
laws of this kind, after criminality has been in
CURED, there is, in principle, no difference be-
tween the two cases. Aud, by the way, it strikes
Us as circumstance needing explanation, that,
while the fact that Mr.. Douglass has been en-
gagged in duel is publicly confessed, no steps
are taken for his prosecution before q Court and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
Military Movements.

Governor Wise has ordered out several addi'
tional military companies for duty at Charles
town, to take the place of those called home al
ter the execution of Brown. The following COM
panies went on last week; Wytheville Grays
Fincastle Rifles, Clarke Guards, New Market
Artillery, Madison county Guards and Freder'
icksburg Guards. The Chesterfield Dragons
were to start yesterday. There were eleven
companies at Charlestown on the 9th, including
the two from this county, constituting force OF
over five hundred men. We presume that the
Governor does not apprehend an attempt to res
cue the prisoners who are to be hung on Friday
next, and only wishes to make grand demon
stration. A letter from Oharlestown on the 9Th
says:
0The inconvenience to which our citizens
have for weeks been subjected has not yet been
entirely overcome, and complaints are daily MADE
of the interference of ignorant sentinels With Inc
rights of our citizens. The complaint, however
is not entirely urged against the sentines, but
citizens are beginning to talk loudly against those
who are in power. The Instructions TO the sen
tipels are certainly in conflict with the common
est rights of citizenship, and the evil calls loudly
for remedy. An aged an infrm old gentleman
one of our wealthiest citizens, was stopped at an
early hour q few evenings ago when within
twenty steps Of his residence, and was not al !;
lowed to pass on to his own house. A hall
dozen children, who had been to pump foi
water, were marched to the guard house by
yieilant sentinel. These cases are cited to show
how ridiculous the thing has become"
The West Augusta Guard are expected home
this afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
STAUNT0N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

vens, the Harper's Ferry conspirator-the au-
thorities having determined to have him tried BY
the State, instead of the Federal Court
On motion of Mr.. Massie, so much of the
Governors Message as relates to the Western
Lunatic Asylum was referred to the Committee
on Lunatic Asyl1ms.
Mr.. McOue presented the petition of officers
of the 32nd Regiment of Militia of Augusta ask
ing aid at the hands of the Legislature towards
their equipment, 60.
Enthusiastically President announced
the following committee on the outrages at
Harper's Ferry: Messrs. Stuart Beale, Rivers,
Coghill, Smith, Thompson and Neeson.
The resolution on the Oyster Fundnm was
amended 80 as to authorize the Committee to
send for persons and papers,
The bill concerning dueling was taken up, and
Mr.. Wickham, of Hanover, made speech a.
gainst it. He said such legislation was calcu-
lated to place the Legislature in humiliating
position. Mr. August commenced reply, but
was interrupted by message from the House.
The Senate and House then proceeded together
to count the votes for Governor, DC, and the
result was ascertained as follows:
For John Ietcher, n, 229; for VIM. L. Goggin,
| II, AIT majority, $500.
For Robt. L. Montague, 5000; for W. T.
Wiley, 6s,0S1; majority, 1899.
House.--A bill forming new county out Of
Bath, Braxton, Nicholas and Randolph, was
reported. A large number Of resolutions were
introduced, but nothing of interest.
SATURDAY.-Senate.-S undry resolutions and
petitions were presented, and then the dueling
bill was taken up, and debated till the adjourn
ment.
Rouse-The following joint committee on the
Harper's Ferry conspiracy was announced
Messrs. Barbour, Csperton, Hopkins, Kemper,
nuckwall, Watson, of P, Knote, Anderson,
Organ, Davis, Arnold and Welsh.
Mr.. McOue presented the petition Of D. P.
Plecker, of Augusta, to have license refunded,
the same having been improperly assessed in
Rockingham county. .
Mr.. Massie introduced resolution of inquiry
as to making grants to the colleges on condition
that they educate certain number of INDECENT
youth free of charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13

3YDsMoNsrRATIoNs IA BosToS.-The great u
Fnion meeting announced held ar Fanneil Hall, IN
the city of Boston, on Thursday, to give decl-
kiye expression of popular opinion in regard 10
&he seditious clamorings of disatfected people IN
Come parts OF the country, in reference 10 the
&ate bloody and reasonable assaults upon the in
&eority of Southern interests in Virginia, was
<bne OF the most numerous aud completely sue
1eessfnl manifestations ever held in that ancient
city. -,
Ex-Govsruor Lincoln presided with more than
one hundred vice Presidents, among whom were
four ex Governors Mr.. Lincoln, on taking the
chair, delivered brief and pertinent speech,
A series OF strong resolutions yes then read and
adopted. One Of them protfers to Virgins, ana
the Federal Government nnfailing confidence
and support in lie maintenance OF Tue laws oi
the land ard the public peace.
The Hon. Edward Everett delivered long
and eloquent address, setting forth IN glowing
terms tie horrible character OF Browns crime,
heartily approving OF the course OF Virginia, anu
exposing the impraetieability and aosurdity Oh
Abolitionism. At the conclusion, the Immense
assembly broke forth into the most rsptueouS
and vehement applause. Nine yociteFouS cheers
were given for the honorable gentleman, follow.
ed by the olapping of hands, waving OF bats and
handkerchiets, aud every demonstration tnas
sincere people could give of satisfaction and de-
light.
Mr.. Everett was followed in an eloquent
speech by the Hon. Caleb Gushing, and letter
full of national sentiment was read from Ex-Pres-
idept Pierce. Letters were also read from nu-
merous prominent citizens Of the State As
public demonstration, the rleeting was one OF the
greatest that has ever occurred in New England
The sentiments uttered by the speakers called
forth repeated marks of approval from she i'm
mense audience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
Incendiary Publications.

The Savannah Republican shows the inconsis.
tency manifested by the course of Southern jour
nails in decrying the incendiary documents of the
Northern press, when they publish extracts from
these very articles to be used in election cam.
psigus. The same thought has occurred to us
since the Hsrper's Ferry affair. Our State au-
thorities have taken steps to prevent the eircu-
lation of inceniiary publications through the
Post Offices, and yet many of the newspapers
TEEN with the blasphemies of Emerson and the
rawlings OF Oheever, Garrison and others. Verify,
if all inoendiary matter is prohibited, large
number of Virginia newspapers will be retained
by the Postmssters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-12-13
Note Worthy.

When the voluntary contribution OF money TO
equip &C., the citizen soldiers Tor their campaign
at Chsrlestowu, to aid ia preventing the rescue
of Brown and coufederates by their abolition
sympsthisers, was being made, our two respecta,
BE free negro citizens, Robert Campbell and
Thomas Campbell, each gave i've dollars to the
csnsa. and one of the committee reports that
several slaves desired to be permitted to contri-
bate money, and insisted if any more was re-.
ouired that they shonld have the privilege OF
aiding. This looks like the "irrepresslble con-
iict' is not very promising in this section.