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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Public Expenditures.

The leaders OF the Democratic party have sud
denly walked up to the fact that the expenditure;
of the Federal Government are extravagantly
large. Mr.. Bocock, OF Virginia, stated in the
House of Representatives, a few days ago, thai
the present expenses of the government were toe
great, aud that some plan must be adopted tc
reduce them. Senator johnson, of Tennessee
declares that the expenses have increased tar
beyond the increase of population, and that al
this rate the Government will soon become
bankrupt The Richmond Enquirer alleges tina,
the Federal debt has increased, within the space
of twelve months, from % up to about $4,000,
000." All this was known and proclaimed by
the Opposition long ago, but the Democracy de
MED the charge and ascfbed 1T to partizan ami
mostly. Now, however, when the fact is toe
apparent to be disputed, they raise the cry CT
'retrenchment and REFORM" and seek to put
themselves forward as the party in favor OF
economy in the administration of the Govern
ment.
1t is believed that thirty-two millions of loan
will be required to carry the Government
through the current fiscal year; and little doubt
is entertained that, unless the present Congress
make provision for increasing the revenue, the
President will call an extra session with refer
ence to that object.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Mi, Vernon Association.

An appeal from Mrs. Richie, Vice Regent OF
the Mt. Vernon Association, to the ladies OF
Virginia, is published on the first page OF this
paper. The Manager for Augusta hopes that
the ladies of the county will cooperate in en-
larging the list Of subscribers; and the gentle
men named below are requested to transmit the
subscription lists aud the money collected ia their
respective neighborhoods, to Mr.. Tans, OF the
Central Bank Or Mr.. Taylor, OF the Valley
Bank, at Staunton:
Middlebrook.- VIM. S. McChesney and
Elijah Hogshead, Esq.
observation-disclosures Bumgardner and Me-
Clure, John }. Larew aud John Newton.
Waynesborough.-Natha Massie and Gin
ton q. Miller.
ishersyille.-Franklin McCae and Philip
| Schumacher.
| Barterbrook.-Dr. Thomas W. Shelton.
| New Hope-Dr VIM. Il. Roberts and James
| NJ. Stout.
Mt Meridian.-Maj. James Walker and 10,
seph D. Craig.
Mt Siduey,-Capt Il. Harper, Wm. Craw-
| ford and Dr. W. L. Brutfy.
Spring Hill.-Dr. Il. Gamble, U. D. Poe, and
James a. Ulinedinst.
Mt. Solon-J. Marshall McCue and D. New
/ ton Yaulear.
William D. Hogshead and Dr.
! VIM. Il. Blair.
hurchville.-George A. Hanger and DR.. K
Hamilton.
Deerfeld-Wm. Guy, Kennerly Craig anC
Joseph Mann.
| Craigsyille.-Dayid Kunkel aud r. S. Craig.
! New Port-Wm. S. Sproul, Arch'd Stewart
and Harvey Fulton.
Midway.-Capt. James Henry and j. W. Nc
Cormck
West View.-Dr. W. L. Walters and W. "
Taylor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Election of Judge.

Governor Wise has issued his Proclamation
appointing Thursday, the 18th of April, for the
election of successor 10 Judge Samuels on the
bench of the Court OF Appeals. We observe
that the Proclamation is published in the Demo
cratic papers of the Section, and in no others
Although we differ from the Governor political
ly, we have better opinion of him than to
suppose that ne has authorized this inyidious
distinction, nor do we suppose that it was done
by Col. MunfOrd, the Secretary OF the Common
ordinate Clerk, to whom the business was in-
trusted, has undertaken 10 signalize his devotion
to party by bestoNing this small amount of pat
ronage upon the part! papers exclusively. So
far as the value OF tue advertisement is con-
cerned we care nothing about it, but the spirit
which prompted the distinction must be censured
by every liberal minded. citizen A Judge is to
be elected by the whole people of the Section
not 10y particular party; the Constitution of
the State prescribeS that the election shall not
be held within thirty days of the election of
Members of Congress, of the Legislature, &C.,
thus separating it, as far as possible, from the
strife of party politics; but here we see the no
tice of election virtually given to only one party,
and the rest of the people ignored. The press
aud the people, however, seem determined to
ignore politics in this election. VIM J. Robert
son, Esq, of Albemarle, is announced in this
paper as candidate, and other gentlemen, in
the Valley, if not East of the Ridge, will no
doubt be brought out for the place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Confessional Reforms.

Two important reforms have lately been pro-
posed in Congress, both OF which were long ago
advocated in these columns. We alude to the
adjustment Of the ranking privilege, and the
removal of the desks from the halls. Senator
Iyerson has brought in bill for substituting an
allowance of stamps to each member, in place Of
the franking privilege. A law of this kind
would relieve the Post Office Department of an
enormous burden, and materially reduce the ex
trayagance in the amount paid for public print
ing. Members of Congress would have less in
ducement to indulge in buncombe speeches and
TO print eleetioneering documents of one kind
and another, if their privilege of circulating such
matter through the mail, were curtailed. The
other proposition, OF removing the desks, is
equally important. Under the present system,
one member delivers or reads long-winded
speech, while the others are at their desks at,
tending to their private correspondence. Waste
of time and imperfect legislation are the neces'
sary consequences.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
STAUNT0N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER


Nessrs. Editors:-Please repnblish, by Way OF
appendix To this, my remarks in the Petersburg
Conven which appear substantially in the
Vndicator of The 18th ut. Ii they were calcu
lated to do any injustice to Dr.. Harris, in regard
TO the character of the vote received by him,
that is explained 10 his letter to you which ap.
pears in your last paper. They were delivered
before body who were acquainted with all the
facts, and could not at that time, therefore, pos
sibly mislead 1t did not occur to me that, ap'
appearing among the proceedings OF the Con-
vention, they were likely to create any errone
Gus impression. 1t is certainly the fact that DR..
Harris did receive on the first ballot respecla'
bic fraction of the Eastern VOTE That Vo'e'
however, was very much divided among hve or
six candidates It may be that DR.. Ii. received
larger portion of it than any other gentleman
except Mr. Old. But when |, together VIII
Other delegates from Augusta and Rockbridge,
concluded to vote on the second ballot for ell
Their Mr.. Old or Mr. Montague, the question with
US was not so much who had received on the
first ballot the largest fraction OF the Eastern
vote, as who was most likely to unite the frac-
tons so as to produce harmony and strengthen
the ticket. We believed, under all the circum'
stances. that this could best be effected by the
nomination of either Mr.. Old or Mr.. Montague,
and We acted accordingly. There was certainly
a difference of opinion upon this point among
the members of our delegations, but such differ
ences. when buried in concurrence in the re-
suit. serve but to strengthen the ties OF brother
hood. Truly yours,
JAS. II. SKINNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Admission of Oregon.

Oregon Territory is before Congress with an
application for admission into the Union, bat
there seems to be an indispostion to hurry the
business. On Wednesday Mr.. Stephens, of
Georgia, asked leave to report bill for the pur-
pose, but objection was made, and he complain,
ed with some bitterness that sovereign State
was denied its rights. So tar as population is
concerned Oregon and Kansas occupy the same
position, and with what justice one can be kept
out of the Uuion and the other admitted we can
not perceive. We agree with Washington let
ter writer, that thep ostpouement ofthe admission
of Oregon now would exert a most beneficial IN
uence in establishing the principle that no State
was to be admitted without population equal
to the federal ratio of appor;ionment. All par
ties accept it as wise, aud solemn expression
of this sort would not only go tar to impress 1t
upon the country, but TO prevent repetition OF
the scenes and contests which have occurred in
the attempt to increase political power by forcing
forward unprepared Territories.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

A COMPLETE REroRT.-The Memphis Appeal,
a Democratic organ, having said that the Oppo
sitiOn to the Democracy was "a motley crew.
ringed, streaked and striped, as were JACOB
cattle" the Memphis Eagle, edited by the hon.
Jere Clemens, retorted as follows;
st (the AppeaD is the organ of party whose
President and Secretary are at open warfare upon
one OF the most important questions OF govern
ment policy. The organ OF q party whose mem
bers agree upon no one thing. Blgler ana MS
wing are the Jealous advocates OF tarlH LOT
protection. Hunter aud bis wing pronounce IL
unconstitutional The Agrarian johnson, OF
Tennessee, sits cheek by jowl Win the arlsto'
cratic Hammond Stuart, and the Northwestern
Democracy, in a body, are the warm advocates
Of tue widest system Of internal Improvements
Toombs, and the Southwestern Democracy, oit'
terly oppose Just and necessary appropriations
for works OF national Importance. Douglas
maintains the doctrine of absolute sovereignty in
the people Of a Territory, and jeff. Davis de-
nounces it as worse than the Wilmot Proviso.-
Bright advocates the rights of unnaturalized for
eigners to vote in elections, and Brown utterly
disclaims it as q Democratic principle. Inc
Governor of South Carolina recommends the
reopening Of the African slave trade. ana
Democratic Congress vote it unwise and lniqui,
tous Mr. Boyce advocates free trade and direct
taxation. Mr.. Florence regards the originator
of such proposition as a mailman. Mr. Cush-
ing believes that our maritime strength depehaS
upon continuance of the fishing oountles, anu
Mr.. Clay (of Ala.) pronounceS them monsIrous
imposition upon other industrial pursuits.
''Mr. Soule aids and encourages hlllbuster en-
terprises, aud Judge Campbell does his best tc
impriSon the whole batch from Walker d9wn.-
| Mr. English makes compromise OF the Kansas
issue, goes home and repudates it, and comes
back to Congress an unchanged Democrat. Mar.
tin Van Buren, votes the Democratic ticket, anc
John Cochrane has become an oracle among Ins
| faithful. James G. Jones makes Democratic
speeches. Preston is appointed Democratic
Minister, and Clingman fills Democratic chan
in the Senate. The publisher of the Washington
| Union is elected Public Printer by Democratic
Congress, aud the editor of the States charges
him with stealing one hundred thousand dollars
of the public money"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
List of Delegates.

In compliance with one OF the resolutions
passed at the meeting Of The Wings ana Ameii-
cans held NJ the Court House on the 2iih nit,
the Chairman (aided by others proceeded 10
appoint the following named gentlemen delegates
to the Convention to be held at Richmond on
the. 10Th OF February next, regard being han
to the probable attendance o! the indlVlunas
appointed; and by authority Of the meeting any
others who may find it in their power attend
are hereby appointed delegates
ROBERT GUY, Chairman.
District No IA II. II. Stuart, Geo. NJ
Cochran, Sen, David S Young, Bolivar Chrls-
tian, Vim. NJ. Tate, Jas. Bumbgardner, j., II. NJ
Bell, Powell Harrison, Robert L. Dnyle, >. NJ.
Hanger, Andrew I. Gjlkeson, WIN. &. Sierrett,
Wayt Bell, Chas. S. Gay, Dr.. Thos: II: kinney,
VIM. II. Tams Thos Marshall, II. Ii. Peck,
Nelson, W. NJ. Guy.
District No. I'll W. shefiey Col. VIM. A.
Bell, J. D. lmbodep, james Cochran, a. 5. Kin
ney, VIM. J. Shumate, JOS T Mitchell, Major
Jas. Crawford, Geo. ". ImJoden, John ID.
Crawford, Samuel Z. Clarke.
District No. 3-Col. Vim. Sproul, NJ. ". D.
Hogshead, James r. Grove, Jas. Ii. Ca!llson,
Capt. JAS. F. Hite, VIM. Steele, SAM II. Bell,
James Leslie, G. W. Swoope, Jr., James Bach
anan, Jos. B. Trimble, Robert S. Craig, David
Kunkel, B. Walters
District No. 4-John Newton, Capt. James
Henry. A. NJ. Hawpe, DR.. V. I. Charc!,man,
john Hanphres, John Merritt, Col. Archer NJ.
Moore, j. D. McGufin, Peter G. Steele, a. A.
McPheeters, A. McChesney, DR.. T. " Shelton,
rhos NJ Donoho, James NJ. Hays, Hugh Il.
Guthrie, j. Sidney Moffett.
District No. On MQssie, John j. Bell, VIM.
W. King, "m. Patrick, VIM. Chapman, Gerard
B. Stuart, DR.. g. II. Alexander, f. Marion FIN
ley, John 3. Smith, Benjamin Stuari, Ro. M.
Guy, Benjamin s. Ellis, Harrison II. Colnef,
james E. Irvine, }. L. King, Sam'l Steele, Wm.
Bush, John Hamilton, Col. +. McCue, }. Craw-
ford McCue.
Diylsict No. 6.-Col. Geo. G. Robertson, Ma
ior Jas. Walker, Col. Nathaniel Kerr, Dr.. d. W.
uangel, Thor,on G. Stout, DR.. J. A. Waddell,
J. Davis Craig, S. B. Finley. Thos. Walker, II
K Eakle, Benjamin Craig, WIN. Patterson, JAS
W. Crawford, G. W. Mowry.
District No. John Seawright, JT, }. Cy-
rus McCue, Chas. X. Hyde, John PaIkins
Christian Eakle, DR.. Ro Gamble jacob Crist
U. D. Poe, VIM. Gamble, Calvin ]. Fuller, -
Herring, A. Link, Ro. A. Curry, Cyrus Brown
Dr.. W. Crawford, DR.. W. q. Bruffy, Snnl. O.
Harper, Capt. j. q. Webb, Ro. L. Poage,
District No. S.--Majo: J. NJ McCue, Alex. r
Bell, Major J. IL. Irvine, J. Givens Fulton, D.
n. Vanlear, Thos. Hogshead, Geo. II. Irvine
Jno Q. Ruslnisel, D. Forrer, Jas. r. Bell, r. Il
Dudley, James Karrc"fe.
District No. Golf. L. Sterreit, Harvey
Bear, JOS Wilson, JAS. W. Calhoun, Dr.. WIN
L. Walters Henry Edison, George a. Hanger
William Guy, VIM. W. Montgomery, JOSEPH
Mann, Edwin Montgomery, Wm X. Clayton, Jas
Ramsey, Henry B. Seig.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

MEXICAN AFFAlRs.-The sudden deposition OF
Gen. Robes from the Presidency OF Mexico, dis
sipates some of the hopes which were entertained
at Washington, OF more stable and satisfactory
government. The best sign about it is, that the
change was effected peaceably and without any
attempt at revolution. Miramon who succeeds
him by The election OF ajunta, is one OF the new
Generals who have been created by the recent
connections, having united with Zuloaga in the
overthrow of Comonfort Like Aristotle, who
discarded his master Plato, and set up q school
of his own, Miramon after serving ZuloagS, has
now succeeded him. This, however, is not 10 be
wondered at, since revolution appears to De the
normal condition OF Mexico. The man who is
uppermost today, will most probably be under
to morrow, since elevation is almost tie iinme
diate apd inevitable precursor OF overthrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

The rumor from Washington is, that the tarlil
oueslion is now regarded in Southern quarter.
with more good sense than has been exhibited
far wears past, and it is SAID that Mr.. Toombs,
and others of his stamp, are halfncned to retu' q
10 the good old Wing doctrines with which they
were formerly identified. The South rs a con-
sumner is certainly as much, it not more, inter-
ested in the adoption of a tariff which will inc''e
competition, and cheaper the fabrics for whIch
they rely upon Northern labor; aside from tne
building up of certain and near market ioI
that great staple, which at times is subjected 10
such extreme fluctuations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Central Bank.

The Stockholders of the Central Bank of Va.
at their annual meeting, on Wednesday last
elected the following Directors for the ensuing
year: VIM. Kinney (PresiIeuD, a. II. II. Stu
art Jacob Baylor, W. A. Bell, II. W. Shelley
B. L. Points, Geo. E. Price, II. G. Guthrie, M
Pilsop, W. W. Donaghe, Jos. A. Waddell, F. NJ
Young and Richard Summerson. The semi
annual dividend, payable on the 18th, was 8 Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
A Card.

In my article of the 9th of Dec. last, which
appeared in tie Spectator, wish it distinctly
understood that intended nothing of personal
character in my alluson TO Mr.. SINNERS course
in the Convention, either effecing his honor as
Il man or gentleman, and The same REMARK is
applicable to the other gentlemen whom asso
ciated with him in the article alluded to.
January IL, 1859. @. Il. HARRIS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Is IT so2-The Chicago Democrat of the stb

Is IT So2-The Chicago Democrat of the Sth
inst. contains the following:
Judge Douglas, before he left here, placed an
article in the hands OF the editor of the Times
to be published Immediately after his election
The article consists OF bitter complaints against
the national Democracy the country generally,
and against Mr.. Bnchanan's Administration par.
ticularly. But no one cares for all these COM
plants. The substance OF the whole article is
contained in the following words: "They may
triumph at Charleston, in tine Convention, but
God help them before the people," Aud these
words are from the pen of Judge Douglas him
self. They must create a great sensation among
those OF his followers who are fools enough to
think themselves inside the great Democratic or.
ganization.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

A gentleman who left Salt Lake on November
26th, gives a painful account of the suffering OF
men aud animals on the Plains, in consequence
of the cold. Men were frozen to death at nearly
every station on the route. Ten of Major Rus
SELF, men were frozen to death at one time =
The snow was very deep, and it was colder than
Tor Il period of 80 years. The thermometer was
% degrees below zero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
SrAuNroN, Jan. Is, 1859.

Geatlemen In accordance with what an
assured is the expectation and desire of my
friends, | consent to be candidate for tht
office of Judge of the Court of Appeals.
That my friends, my clients and my asso-
ciates at the Bar should deem me worthy of the
first honors of the profession which has enlisted
all my energies and all my ambition, accept a;
rather an encouragement to future effort, than
Just estimate of the past.
If it shall be the pleasure of the people o.
this section to confer upon me so high a trust
will endeayor to prove worthy of their con
ddence. Yours truly,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
Paulding and the FIilibusters.

During the last session of Congress, resolu-
ton was reported in the House Of Representa-
tives, from the Committee on Foreign Relations,
censuring Commodore Paulding for bringing
back Walker aud his Fillibusters from Nicsra-
qua. 1t will be remembered, also, that the
President pronounced the Commodore's pro
ceeding "a grave error" The resolution came
up for action one day last week; but instead of
censure, the House adopted an amendment pro-
posing the thanks Of Congress to Commodore
Paulding, his officers and men, for capturing the
invaders in Nicaragua. Although the amended
resolution was laid on the table, the vote on the
substitute remains as q decided expression of
opinion, by the popular branch of Congress, a.
gainst the Fillibuster, and in favor of Paulding.
An amendment proposed by Mr.. Barksdale, of
Mississippi, declaring that the capture of Walker
was "ilegal and contrary to the spirit Of our
institutions was defeated by vote of Sc TO
12S-Messrs. Bocock, Caskie, Garrett and Smith
voting for it, and Messrs. EdmUndson, Faulkner
aud Millson against it. Tue other members Of
the Virginia delegation were absent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
JAS. H. SKINNER
IN THE PETERSBURG CONVENTION,

"Mr. Skinner, of Augusta, said, that on Tue
first ballot he had cast his vote for DR.. y. Il
Harris, late of Augusta now OF Culpeper, 1oi
the office of Lieut. Governor lie had done sc
ia q spirit of kindness, and because he knew
that the Democracy of Augusta valued highly
the services which had been rendered by DR.. Ii
while citizen of that county. Since the con
clusion of the ballot, however, he had learned
that gentlemen from the extreme east thought II
uprenerous, after one gentleman had been elect
ed by their aid from the Valley. for the office o.
Governor, and another from the same sector
for the office of Attorney General, that the Wes
should seek to nominate third, but recently t
citizen of Augusta for the office OF Lieutenant
Governor. These eastern gentlemen had repre-
sented that the ticket would be very mrcl
strengthened in tide.water Virginia by the addl
ton of soma one whose name would be ever
more household word in the mouths OF thell
people than that OF the distinguished nominee
for the office of Governor. Mr. Skinner salC
| that lie had not come to the Convention for TIM
mere purpose Of expressing the original prefer
ences of his people, but rather to act 10 such
manner as would most likely promote the sue
cess of the ticket at large, and the cause which
they all cherished. He said he remembered CRATE
fully how members from all portions OF the otai'
and particularly from the east, had rallied TO th'
support of the man who was the choice OF thu
democracy of Augusta; and he (Mr. So no"
felt bound to yield TO the appeals OF the cas-
with reference to the Lieut.. Governorship.
But gentlemen from the extreme east, said MIR
S., seem 10 be divided themselves between two
candidates. Like the lover, dubious as between
two mstresses, they would no doubt
BE happy with either were tother dear charmeI
away"
He (Mr S. would endeavor to aid them in
deciding, with but one regret, which was That
he could not cast his suffrage for both tue gen
tlemen, (Messrs. Old aud Montaguel who came
so highly commended by their friends. lie
learned that one of these gentlemen had spent
long years in devotion to the cause OF State
Rights Democracy, AID that his valuable servi
ces had never been requited. But better thar
his party services and his political consistency
he was universally represented to be "honest
capable and faithful" in every respect, and in the
highest degree. He alluded to Robert l.. Mon
tague, c. the county of Middlesex. For Mr.. Mon
tague he intended to cast his vote, and earnestly
hoped that the Convention would unite witt
| him i'm this choice"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18

The FAILURES IN 1858 "A Mercsntie Agency
in New York estimates the failures iii the United
States last year. at 4, 222, with liabilities amount
ing to 500, 749,462. OF these 269 were in Vir-
GINA, with 81 100000 liabilities; 80 IN North
Carolina witt S1499 400 liabilities, aud 1Q2 in
Tennessee, with $,6ys, Ol6 liabilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-01-18
WILLIAM IL. DAVIS,
DEALER ~
Il clover HILL COAL,

RICHMOND, VA,
Z EEPS constantly Un hanu the best quality Red
IN and White Ash Anthracite aud Clover .ili. Coal
suitable tor grate furnace aud oundries which
ne Is prepared 10 sell on good terms it can be
purchased in the city.
Richmond, Jan. II, Sat
VALENTINES !-.FEBRUARY I4TH.-
Y j. W. RANDOLPH, Richmond, Is prepared 10
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Comic Valentines, at Be. de- .Oc and l5c;
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