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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
Pacific EsqpssKsEtG.

The idea of TIE separation Of the Pacific
States from the Confederacy is one that has
been entertained, but lain dormant, ever
since the discovery Of gold in that region.
Now that the North American Republic is
about to topple to its fall, the scheme Of a
Pacific Republic springs into vigorous exis
tence, with certainty Of its formation in
the event of the secession of the Cotton
States. Hon. II. A. Otero, delegate from
New Mexico, has already written to his peo
pie advising them to unite their destiny with
the Pacific States in the event of dissolu>
ton Of the Union. Certainly that would
be the most natural alliance New Mexico
could make, unless Texas should resume
her position among the Republics of the
Continent, and embracing chihuahua, Ia
maulipas, Durango, and several other Of the
Mexican States, and Arizona and New Mex
leo, form Confederacy Of vast Territorial
limits as we'll as immense mineral wealth
and agricultural capabilities. The first an
nouncement OF actual secession will cause to
spring into existence imnumerable schemes
for petty Republics, for the bond that binds
these States together once broken, every
section will feel free to act for itself, the con-
sequence of which will be a Northern Re-
public, two Southern Republics, a Middle
Republic, Western Republic, and a Pa
cifc Republic. As from the bones Of Cad
mus an army sprung up, SO from the shat
tered parts of this once mighty and happy
government, will come into life woes and
sorrows unnumbered, the result Of warning
factions and contending sections The very
idea of dissolution makes US shudder fer the
cause of Religion and Humanity. We
earnestly pray that Providence may guido
the affairs of the nation to a safe solution,
that his own glory may be promoted and his
cause advanced.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
where are our Statesmen :

In these dark hours Of our national exis-
tence, when political throes are shaking the
fundamental law Of the country-When the
passions OF sections are erupting the ground
work of the government, and spreading the
fiery lava of sectional animosity and hatred
] broadcast over the land, unsetting COM
merce, depreeiating property, stagnating
every channel of trade, and sending dismay
and painful forebodings to the Gresides of the
tlmid, where is the statesman of Virginia tc
come forward and open up some way of de-
liverance Echo answers, where? The
press, with puerility that is really DISCUS
ting, is furnishing alnent for excited pas
sion. never aspiring to the dignity of CRAP
ping and digesting comprehensive idea. =
Conducted, with few exceptions, by men
who could never reach higher distinction
in any other profession than that of an elev-
enth-rate lawyer, or third-rate calicoe ven
der: they have succeeded, by the aid Of a
few store-bo and pot-hoase politicians, in
raising STERN that utterly bewilders them,
and which leaves them without compass or
rudder to guide the vessel they have launch
ed. The criminal ignorance or imbecility
OF the men who have brought about this fear
full state Of affairs can oply properly be
Iatoned for upon the gallows. saA
But where are our statesmen (? Not man
OF prominence in the State, save Governor
Letcher, has come forward with any sugges-
! ton looking to solution of the difficulties
that now environ u.s. Hunter, fearful that
he may not strike the current, awaits the de-
vclopment Of the opinions and plans of every
one else, before he will venture to present te
the nation any deVisement by which our
country may be saved from the impending
ruin. He, of all others, should come for
ward and eudeayor to direct the storm, tos
it was the folly Of his shallow ated follow
ers that created it. Mason, too dull to emf.
any thing original and too sopori6c to play
the part of an ingenious plagiarist. amuses
himselfin the luxurious and dreamy delights
Of bedizzening milk punch and apple toddy,
while the very citadel Of liberty is trembling
and qua6ing under the shock Of the attacks
of reckless fanatics. Wise, that intellectual
comet Of the age, throwing himself, Achil-
les-like, stubborDly into the bosom Of Princess
Anue, ventures no further than to organize
his Minute men, apparently unmindful Of
the duty he owes his State and the country,
and forgetful that Princess Anne is neither
the State or the Union.
The press, incapable Of suggesting an
idea, and only equal to the task Of adding
fuel to the fame, with no power to suppress
it, and our Senators and congressman .apa-
thetic and Indifferent Virginia Of 1860
presents painful and humiliating contrast
to the Virginia Of other days. We shall
look for some comprehensive plan from
Governor Letchcr in his message to the ex-
ira session of the Legislature. We discover
in his inaugural address the true idea upon
which to base action. We trust he will again
recommend it, and elaborate the PROPOSE
tons presented.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

to the fearful consequences, to them more
especially, which must follow in the wake
of disunion-then, conscious of having dis
charged our duty to our country-te the
memory Of the past and the hopes Of the fu-
ture-we can calmly, and like men sustain
ed il the right, proudly throw the rcspon-
siblity where it properly belongs. We
have no hosannahs to shout to the Union,
nor do we mean to be driven to an extreme
under the influence of the syren song for
Southern rights, as understood by the Cot
ton States. We will never consent that
South Carolina and Alabama shall arrange
the programme by which the border States
must leave the Union. If there can be no
adjustment under the plan suggested by Gov.
Lctcher, still we are opposed to a Southern
Convention. In that event, we shall favor
a border State Concention. We have no
idea of being ''hitched to the Cotton States
upon just such terms as they may prescribe.
We shall advocate a Convention OF the
Border States, and urge that they lay down
the terms upon which they are willing to go
into Southern Confederacy specially
stipulating against the rc,opening of the
African Slave trade, and all "entangling
alliances with foreign powers.
But we are we'll convinced that Conven-
ton of all the States of the Union, where
we, could meet the North face to face, and
discuss the questions at issue, would be pro-
life Of good, and quite probably remove all
just cause Of embittered feeling and Sec
tional excitement and elimination.
We trust the press of the State will freely
discuss the policy Of the two suggestions
Nationay aud sSoutheva Convention
give healthy direction to the popular mind,
and thus enable our Legislators, in January
next,to reflect in their action the sentiments
of their constituents. We are satisfied that
it only requires the thoughts Of the people
to be brought to bear upon the idea. and
they will without division, discard, as an
worthy the magnitude Of the occasion, the
contracted and fanatical idea Of a Southern
Convention, until at least the more rational
remedies for the ills we bear have been ex-
hausted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
Popular Vote.

So far as yet ascertained, Douglas has re-
ceived more popular votes than Breckenridge
and Bell together. The vote stands: Doug
las, $50, 483; Bell, 425 $50; Breckenridge,
395, 360-thus showing that Douglas ma
jority over Breckenridge, SO far, is 504, 100,
or about two and half to one. This ma
jority will be largely increased by returns
yet to be received. This goes to establish
the fact that Douglas was the candidate Of
the people.
In the Eve border States Of Virginia Ken
lucky, Missouri, Maryland and Delaware.
the conservative Union vote cast for Doug
las and Bell together exceeds the vote for
Breckenridge 1856, 900, or more than two
to one, and will be still further increased
by additional returns. 1t will also not be
amiss to state that majority of $50, 00C
votes has been cast against Mr.. Breckenridge
and his peculiar "dogma" in the Southern
States alone. With this popular demon.
stration against them, how dare the Sece-
ders claim to represent Southern senti
ment
A bill calling State Convention has pass
cd both houses of the Georgia Legislature
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

On Wednesday last We had a considerable
sprinkling of snow, the first of the season
immediately in this vicinity. 1t was follow
ed, however, on Thursday by one of the
most beautiful and delightful fall molnines
We have ever enjoyed in this latitude--tbe
eastern horizon tnged with the crimson res
Election of the not yet risen sun. and in the
blue expanss above not cloud to be seen,
while the air was just sharp enough to in
vigorate and enliyen and brace the physical
man.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
Suspensions OF specie Payment.

The Directors of the Farmers Bank t
Richmond, resolved on Tuesday last, to sus-
pend specie payment as means of relief to
the commercial interests of that city. The
merchants, mechanics, aud manufacturers,
on Tuesday night, held meeting at which
resolutions were passed commencing the
prompt and sagacious action of the Farmer s
Bank, and recommending similar course
to all the Banks in the State. We heartily
agree in the suggestions, and trust the Banks
Of Stanton, Rockingham and Rcckbridge
will forthwith suspend specie payments, uu-
til the condition Of the country becomes more
settled and the basis of trade less uncertain.
We deem such step nothing more than q
wise preoaution by which peouniary distress
and probable bankruptcy may be eyerted
to some, and the channels Of trade kept open
and unelogeed. t is the paramount duty
Of every department Of community to study
the general welfare. and regulate its course
by that rule of action which will best sub
serve the interests of the people. We have
great confidence in the sagacty and fore
sight of the Cashiers of the Banks at this
place-Messrs. Taylor and Yams, and fee
assured that they will promptly inaugural.
some sanitary movement, In view of the
lowering financial cloud, that presages storm
unparalleled in the commercial anuals Of the
country,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

Gen. Pillow, Of Tenn, is out In letter
In which be recommends non~intercourse
with the North. until National Conveu-
ton can assemble and agree upon terms ad-
justing the difficulties between the North
and South. His idea is to amend the Com
stitution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The Springfield Republican, warm and
enthusiastic advocate Of the election of Lin
coin, acknowledges now, that the Republi-
can party is wrong in passing pen sona lib
erty bills that they are pernicious, III yio-
ation Of the Constitution, and ought to be
repealed
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

= Whilst the popular vote in California will
be very close between Lincoln and Douglas,
with chances in favor of the latter, it is gen.
orally conceded that the friends of Douglas
will have majority in the Legislature over
both Lincoln and Breckenridge This will
secure the election of a Douglas U. s. Sem
ator in place Of Gen, Gwyn. Gen. Dem
yer, we presume, will be the man.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
LsCchfngzpmaas County,

There was an immense concourse Of peo-
pie in attendance at Court on Monday last
BY force Of custom, the 1st day Of the No
vember Court is generally fixed as the time
to pay in the reyen1e Of the county. And,
probably what is not the case anywhere else
in Virginia, the Sheriff and his Deputies
place themselves, with table, at a ccnve-
nient spot ir the Courthouse yard, oawait
the coming Of the taxpayers. During the
whole day they are pressed by the farmers
and others, anxious to pay their taxes and
leave for their homes. This goes to show
the prompt business habits Of the people OF
Rockingham Tn other counties, and es~
pecially Augusta, it is difficult matter for
the Sheriff to collect the revenue after IL
ding ali over the county, sometimes more
than once.
Hon j. 7. Harris addressed the people
Of the county on the present condition OF the
country. We understand he took strong U
MON ground. We did not hear him, being
in the country short distance at the time
Geo. e Deneale also spoke, advancing as
we learn, opposite views to those of Mr.
Harris.
The people of Rockingham are strongly
against secession, deeming that the election
of Lincoln, under the forms Of law and the
! Constitution, is not sufficient cause to pre-
cipitate such disastrous consequences.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The Legislature Of North Carolina con-
yened on the 18th The Governor in bis
message takes strong Southern ground. He
recommends conference with the neighbor-
ing States, and then State convention on
federal affairs He recommends the enroll
'nent Of all men between eighteen and forty
five years, and also recommends the raising
of corps of ten thousand volunteers, with
arms and equipments. lie goes for resist
ing any effort at coercion in any event.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The admirable letter of Gov Letcher in
response to an impertinent one from Mr..
Brisdin, Of Pennsylvania, is necessarily
precluded this week. 1t will not spoil, how
ever. by keeping, and next week we will
ley it before our readers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The second session Of the Beth Congress
will commence on Monday week, the Srd
proximo, and close BY constitutional limita.
ton on tie Eth Of March.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

Jefferson Territory, or Pixies Peak, has
provisional governmental full blast Con-
gress refusing to extend to them territo-
rial government, The people have taken the
matter IN their own hands. 1t is the same
in Arizona. r
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The ST. Louis Republican sets down Mis-
souri, as certain for Douglas. The vote
stood, Douglas IS, 039; Bell 81 ,465; Brock
inridge 80, 1856; Lincoln TO- 7J; and i've
counties to hear from which gave an Oppc-
sition majority last August of no..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The New York Times says: cit is idle to
deny that the secession movement is assu-
ming formidable proportions, " and that Gene
thing is evident--the movement is 100 de-
liberate not to be serious. TASTY action,
rash violence, has been carefully avoided. "
These sentences 90 to show that the Repub-
lican prints are coming to their senses
The Times acknowledges the legality and
constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave law.
but says its execution is ayefss to the moral
sense of the Northern people. Consequent
ly it proposes that provisions shall be made
by law for the payment OF the value OF
slaves who may escape from their masters,
instead of their rendition. That will not do,
Mr.. Times. Execute faithfully your part
of the national compact, and that will solve
the difficulty and restore harmony to the
country. BE faithful to the laws passed in
pursuance of the Constitution, and all will
be we'll.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

The idea is prevalent that some of the
Northern States have nuNJfea the Fugitive
Slave law. That is an impossibility. No
State can nullify the Federal Constitution,
Or laws passed in pursuance thereof. Laws.
may be passed, the spirit of which antago-
Misses with the Constitution, hut those laws
are themselves utilities because of their
unconstitutionality. If the federal law is
not executed in spite of he State law, it is
criminal recusance in the President, who
takes an oath to execute the laws, and has
the Purse, the Army aud the Navy of the
country to back him.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
Baltimore Conference.

The Annual sittings of the Baltimore
Conference of the NJ d. Church, take place
in Stanton on the Sd of March next. This
session of the Conference will probably be
one Of the most important that has ever been
held. The action Of the last General Con-
ference on the question of slavery was Of a
character SO obnoxious to the membership
generally within the jurisdiction Of the Bal
tmore Conference, that an expression of
opinion hostile to further connection with
the General Conference has been almost
universal, especially in Virginia and Mary
land. The question, therefore, of separa-
ton will be prominently considered, and
will doubtless elicit the opinions and COM
mand the investigation Of the ablest intel
lects in the Conference.
1t is anticipated that very large number
of ministers will be in attendance. We
therefore this early call the attention of our
citizens to the subject, in the hope that ar
rangements will be made to accommodate in
private families as many as possible. We
would suggest to the ministers, in view of
the large number of their body who will be
present, the propricty Of not bringing their
wives with them. While we would prefer
the society and charms of the ladies five hun
bred times to the association of the ministers
themselves, still as the men must of neccs-
sity be here, it is disagreeable duty to sug-
gest the absence of the ladies, if for no other
reason, than their own comfort and conye>
nience.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
Wood! WUOGI

We desire those of our subscribers who in
tend to pay their subscriptions in wood, to
bring it in at once. We are in need of it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23
AEHegEsn.ay GOsseges

The new buildings being erected at
Allegheny College Will be ready for use, it
is now believed, about the 25th of Decem-
Der, at which time an accession of fifty schol-
ars is expected. We are pleased to learn
that the prospects of establishing upon a
liberal scale first rate College in Western
Virginia, are so very hattering. We COM
mend the enterprise to the patronage Of eV-
cry man west Of the Blue Ridge, especially.
We want to see our section assume and as
sert and maintain her proper position. The
time may come when it viii be highly i'm
portant she should do So Much credit is
due the Rev. Geo. B. Taylor for the restless
energy and industry which he has thrown
into the interests of this literary enter
prise.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

Greeley, in bis New York Tribune, says
'Let's have panic None of your little,
hollow, halfway, make believes, but real
old fashioned breakdown, after the pattern
of 1887" '.Iset us all take hold, and get
up roaring, smashing, high old Panic p
We are inclined to the belief that Greeley
will be gratiGed A Panic, the like of which
the world has never witnessed, stares us in
the face. When the wreck of matter and
the crush Of banks, manufacturers, mer-
chants and mechanics, comes, when mil
lion of starving laborers are thrown out upon
the society of Northern cities and towns. cry
ing for bread; when the demon of despair
shall take possession Of them, and the fear
full consequences are brought home to the
fresides and homes of such philosophers as
Greeley. we imagine they will hare Panic,
not in words and newspaper paragraphs, but
panic Of stern and frightful realities-a
panic with hungry men, women and child
rem, Which nothing will arrest but bread and
meat and employment Look out for the
panic, Mr.. Greeley. You will surely get
IT,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23


The Charlottesville Review decidedly one
of the ablest Opposition papers in The State
indicates o willingness to support Judge
Douglas hereafter, as the leader of the Anti
Black Republican forces. There seems, iu~
deed,t be general tendency in Che public
mind to rally under the lead Of Judge Doug
las, as the most proper mar to head the con-
sentative, constitution, Union loTjrg meu
of the nation. We have conyersed with
number of Breckenridge and Bell rrea, who
acknowledge that his position is that alone,
if carried into practice, which can restore
tranquility to the country. So sure as hs
lives and our government continues he will
be elected President III 1864 almost by &C.
claim.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

All the banks of Richmond, Petersburg,
and Baltimore have suspended specie pay
ments.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

There "a ev ldenaya panic brewing. The
rapid decline of ssocks--the barometer Of
commerce-giyos force to the belief that We
are on the verge of a financial step equal to
that OF 1887. This is the legitimate resp]s
of the present unsettled condition of our nc.
lltical affairs. Virginia skies, on Tuesday
last were down as low as II III New York.
and some we're sold at rs in Baltimore. I'd
! From the Dispatch We quote the follow.
ing in reference to produce, cattle, Sc:
Flour = There Is nothing doing in Flour.
though stocks of country are a little heavier.
They are still light, however We simply
renew quotations. We quote Superfpe
So 50a6 IS: Extra S7a7 %; Family S775.
| We quote sales to the trade. -..,.-,
| WHEAT We quote cash sales of prime
white at 81 40; aud prime red at 81 20
On time we quote good to prime white 81 :
45a1.50; do red 81 25a1 80. Maskes
heavy. <a@ errt t
CoRN.-We quote 65o7Oc; with the re-
mark that only the smallest lots bring Zoe. Z
Market dull
OATs.-We continue to quote 40c per
bushel
HAY.-$1o1 10 per cwt
II Rye 75o80c. per bushel.
BACON. Market little sitter, with o
very light stock. Wequote sides 12Sca124c.;
shoulders l0gc.; plain hams &c eugarcur-
ed i3ol35c.; Todds sagar-cured 15c. '''s
BEEF.-Sales the latter part of last week
at S. 25a4 per cwt. gross. Supply heavy.
VEAL-0ut Of season, but few still COM
mand $3aS per head.
SHEEP. Supply moderate and qualities
inferior. Sales at from So to SIS per head.
BY weight we quote So so to IS per cwt.
gross.
Hoes. Corn fed we quote at So 25as 50,
others So.
/ NORTHERN ExcuANas-On New York
and Philadelphia 1o5S prem.
Such Of the Stock Bank notes and of the
Bank Of the Valley, az are not taken by tns
Banks, are at discount of J per cent
The notes of the Trans "A leghany Bank
are rs per cent discount. Bank of Kanaw-
ha, no sale.
Notes on the Bank of Weston and the
b., Bank of Nanassa, Is per ct. dis
North Carolina Bank Notes per cent dis
count, except the notes of the Maufacturers'
and Planters Bank of that State, which are
5 per cent below par. ~. e.
South Carolina Bank Notes 5 per oens
discount
GoLD AND SILVER ! per cent prem.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

Mr.. David s. Hunter, living near Mt
Sidney, has left at our Office beet weigh
ing eight pounds and quarter-the largest
we have ever seen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-11-23

Judge Greenwood. Commissioner OF indian
Affairs, has recently returned to Washing
Ton from Arkansas. He reports that the
neon]e Of that State are against seeding
with South Carolina.
j. W. Garrett has been re-elected Presi-
dent Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.