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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
Reasonable DeSertiOn.

If soldier deserts the army he suffers the
penalty of death. If desertion on the part of a
soldier renders him deserving Of death, what
penalty should be indicted upon those Senators
who are now resigning their seats and DESERVING
their posts of duty, when, by so doing, they are
betraying the trusts con6ded to them, and sur
rendering the government into the hands of the
enemies of Southern institutions. If they re-
main steadast at their posts and faithful to their
constituents, the enemies of the South can do us
no possible injury, as the Senators can control
all the appointments of the Executive to suit
themselves. Any Senator who, under these cir
cumstances, should voluntarily desert his post of
duty should be deemed traitor to the South.
Actions speak louder than words, and the
mere professions of fidelity to the South should
be deemed false and hypocritical on the part of
those who surrender the power of appointment
into the hands of the Black Republican Presi-
dent. They profess to be the friends of the
South, par excellence, and whilst expressing their
devotion to the South, they surrender the cita
del which effsctually protects the South, and be-
come thereby the indirect allies of the Black
Republicans for it will serve the purposes of the
latter just as we'll to get the majority in the
Senate by the desertion of the Southern Sena-
tors as by election on the part of Black Repnb-
lican Legislatures. 1t seems that some Of the
disunon Senators are determined to do for the
Republicans that which they could not do them
selves, to wit: give them majority in the Sem
ate that they may have the power to make ap-
pointments to suit themselves without regard to
the rights or wishes of the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
rhe yesisIature-How 1t should Proceed.

Vbe I,episIature-How 1t should Proceed.
The Governor having issued his proclamation
conveniug the Legislature on the 18th OF January
that body will meet whilst the public mind VIII
be laboring under the excitement consequent
upon the secession, in all probability, of one or
more of the States, and the contemplated Sc
cession of Others 1t will be time when there
is danger that infamed passion, and not cool rea-
son, will govern the actions of men. We hope
that the members of the Legislature will not be
impelled by passionate impulse, to commit any
imprudencc which will tend to aggravate in
stead of modifying the evils with which the
country is now afflicted If the Legislature pro-
coed calmly and lispassionately to the perform
ance of its Legitimate duties, great good may re-
suit from its having been convened in extraor-
binary session. To do this, it must conhne itself
TO the enactment of laws under the Constitution.
If it shall attempt to do more, it will transgress
the authority with which it Is empowered by
the people. The people have delegated to the
Legislature the power to enact laws In conform
ity with the Constitution, but have not delegated
to them the power to change the Government
in any respect. The Legislature has not only nc
power to change the existing relations which
subsist between the Federal and State Govern
ments, but it has not even the power to call 6
Convention for that purpose. 1t can recommend
the call of Convention, and submit the question
of eConveation or no Convention" TO the people
for them to determine whether or not a Conyen
ton for particular purpose shall be held. Al
there is constant tendency in power to stea
from the many to the few, and as ceaseless vigi
lance is the price of Liberty, it should always b'
borne in mind that the people in their highes
sovereign capacity, in solemn convention assem-
bled. determined the relations which should sub
sist between tie citizens of each State and TIT
Federal Government, sid that the power t.
change these relations has never been delegated
by them to the Governor and members OF TIT
Legislature, but wisely reserved that power t.
themselves. The power which created is TIN
only power which can, properly, destroy--th
power which determined these relations, is tb
only power which can, rightfully, change them
and that power belongs alone to the people II
their sovereign capacity, and not to any OF tn
mere servants of the people appointed or electe
for the purpose of administering, not establishing
Government If, then, there be majority {
the Legislature in favor ofholding Convention
let the question, "Oonvention or no Conven
tion.n be submitted to the vote of the people
who alone have the power to say whether sue
a body shall be held or not-the day OF eectlo
being postponed sufficiently long to give tn
people time to canvass the important question
which would be likely to engage the attentio
of the members of that body. Ifthey determir
by vote in favor of Convention" they shout
then, at some appointed time, elect their Repr
sentatiVes
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
The Union Forever.

We endorse the following extract taken from
the address recently ssued by the State Central
Committee of the National Union Democracy Of
Maryland:
ssThe painful contemplation of disunion--o1
the destruction of the last hope of mankind in
the success of free government must close our
eyes to that future which lies beyond it.
sThe Federal Union, it must be preserved
This is now our creed, and with heart and
hand, it is our first and last, and highest and
hottest duty to stand by and maintain it. To
this end we exhort all good men, and invite their
cooperation, regardless of political creed, or
party relations. Before the question OF the sue
cess or failure of our Union, parties sink into in
significance, since if it be lost all is lost"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

speak it respectfully, are but our servants. You
are the servants of the people, and not their
masters. Power resides with the people in lhi,
country.
"The great difference between our country
and all others, such as France and England and
Ireland, is that hereihess is popular sovereignty
while their sovereignty isyexercised by kings and
favored classes. This principle of popular soy.
eteignty, however much derided lately, is the
foundation of our institutions Constitutions are
but the channels through which the popular will
may be expressed. Our Constitution came from
the people. They. made it, and they alone car
rightfrlly unmake'it
Mr.. Toombs-9I am afraid of Conventions.
Mr. StepEens-"I am not afraid of any Con-
vention legally chosen by the people. | know
no way to decide great questions affecting fun
damantal laws except by representatives of the
people, The Constitution OF the State of Geor-
gia was made by representatives of the people
chosen at the ballot box.
"My honorable friend said last night, Il ask
you to give me the sword, for if you do not give
it to me, as God lives, will take it myself.'
Mr. Toombs-'T will" [Applause on the
other side]
Mr.. Stephens-"I have no doubt that nv
honorable friend feels as lie says. 1t is oply his
excessive ardor that makes him use such an ex-
preston; but this will pass off with the excite
ment of the hour. When the people in their
majesty shall speak, | have no doubt that he will
bow to their will, whatever it may be, upon the
sober second thought [Applause.1
Should Georgia determine to go out of the
Union, L speak for one, though my views might
not agree with them, whatever the result NAV
be, shall bow to the will of her people. Their
cause is my cause, and their destiny is my des-
tiny; and trust this will be the ultimate course
OF all. The greatest curse that can befall free
people is civil war.
"But as said, let US call Convention of the
people. Lat all these matters be submitted to
lit, and when the will of majority of the people
has thus been expressed, the whole State viii pre-
sent one unanimous voice in favor of whatever
may be demanded for believe in the power
of the people to govern themselves, when wis
dom prevails and passion is slent.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
MARRIED.,

On the 8th inst, at Parnassus, Augusta county, BY
Rev. ID. W. Arnold, Mr.. ANDREW j. SILL1NGs to Miss
MARY E. DoNAGHE.
On the 18th inst, at the same place, by the same.
Mr.. SAMUEL w. QUICK to Miss MARGARET j. BEARD
On 3Oth ut.. by Rev. D. Thomas, Mr. l.. NJ PRoF-
FETT to Miss MARY M. JAMES, daughter of widow
James-all of Augusta.
On the 10Th inst, by Rev. j. C. Hensell, Mr.. A. M.
PAINTER to Miss SARAH c., daughter of Benz. Huff
man all of Rockingham.
In Bridgewater, on 18th inst, by Rev. G. W. Stat
ton, Mr.. GEO. G. FIFER to Miss MARGARET PIFER-all
of Rockingham.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. JAS Golfers, Mr. JERE-
MIAH McCARrY to Miss MARY ANN, daughter of Dan'l
Hurley, Esq.-all of Rockingham.
On 18th inst at the residence of the brides father
by Rev. j. +. Lanneau. Mr.. DICKSON of Greenbrier
county, to Miss SALLIE SNYDER, of Salem, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
A Superintendent Mode OF DIS
solving the Union.


AS South Carolina feels ''cabined, crbbed,
confined" in the Union, and is exceedingly anx-
ious to s'go out" for recreation, the question a.
rises, "Can her wishes be gratified in conformity
with the Constitution, or must she, mote's 0ote's
be kept in vi ct armaiss" As the Constitution
provides that the Government may be changed
by the concurrent action of three-fourths OF the
States, may notthe consent of threefourtbs OF Inc
States, made known in the way provided oy the
Constitution, be sufficient to enable her 10 oe-
part in peace. The action of three-fourtns Oh
the States binds the other fourth. Ii the same
power which can bind, can also unbind, three
fourths of the States can release South Carolina
from her obligations to remain any longer
member of what she deems an ''accursed Union. :
Though we would oppose the exercise OF this
power to expel State from the Union which
desired to remain, yet we would willingly see 1t
exercised in reference to State which was de-
termined to go, even at the hazard of drenchiDg
the country with blood. We think there would
be no difficulty in securing the consent OF three
fourths of the States to the peaceable departure
of South Carolina. We can see no reason why
any should object. This mode of proceeding
would be regular and Constitutional, and would
prevent all the inconceivable horrors consequent
on civil war. Let Congress, then, as soon as Il
convenes, recommend all the States to call Con
ventions to determine the wishes of each State
in reference to the withdrawal of South Carroll
ma mr. other Disseminated States
This is a suggestion which it would be wei
for the people and Congress to consider before
submitting the issues between the seeding State.
and the Federal Government to the dread ani
stern arbitrament of the sword.
The theory that any State can sece6e at viii
without regard to the interest or consent of othe
States is fallacious; for that theory is basei
upon the assumption that each State is not only
the equal of each other State, but chat one Stat,
is the equal of all the other States, which is dis
proved by the fact that any amendment made t.
the Constitution of the United States by the con
currence of three-fourths of the States is bindin,
upon the other fourth. though they may dissen
from the three-fourths. If each were equal t.
all, as the secession theory assumes, no amend
meGt could be made except by the concurrence
of all the States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
south Carolina and Virginia.

Let those in Virginia who sympahize with
the Disunonists of South Carolina see how Vlr-
ginia is secuted, spurned and insulted by them
They charge that Virginia is demoralized and
that they could not consent to go into confer
ence with her. Read what the most influential
organ of the Disunionists says, and then see il
you are prepared to 60 with them. If you have
ary State pride you cannot. The ''Oharlestor
Mercury" in recent article, says:
"Virginia may now call, but the South will
not answer. She is completely demoralized IL
the estimation of the South and no Southern
State, intent on vindicating her rights and pre-
serving her institutions, would go into confer
ence with her. She has placed the Union above
the rights and institutions of the South, and will
only seek conference with the Southern States
in order to bring them down to the level Of her
fatal Union policy. Virginia and the other from
tier States may as we'll at once understand their
position with the Cotton States. They are no,
expected to aid the Cotton States in protecting
themselves and redeeming their liberties. They
will practically aid the Northern States in at
tempting to obtain in the South an acquiescence
in the rule of abolitionists at Washington. The
Southern States, however, will disregard theil
counsels. They want no conference but IN thu
Convention qobSch aoSlJ assemble to frame til.
Constitution and complete the organization O
q Southern Contederaoy. They intend to secedt
| from the Union and construct Union among
themselves, and will be glad to find Virginia ant
the other border States in counsel with them at
ter this great Revolution. But if these value
their own dignity, or respect our wishes, le
them keep aloof from US until they are prepared
to dissolve their connection with the presen
Union, and to unite their destinies with that o
the other Southern States. II they will not b.
our friends, let them not be our enemies, by IN
solicited and undesired efforts under whateve
amiable pretext-of preserving an abolished U
Mon, to subject US to the sectional despotism 0
a consolidated government under the control o
Abolitionists at Washington. The day for new
guarantees is gone. Hencetorth we are two PEG
nlesn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
For the Spectator.

At a meeting of the Augusta Rifles, held a
Resoloed unanimously, That herewith the
thanks of the Augusta Rifles are rendered to the
West Augusta Guard for the very cordial, gal.
liant and liberal manner with which we were re-
ceived and entertained by them on our late visit
to Staunton.
Resolued, That the Officers of the Rifles take
pleasure in expressing their Acknowledgements
to the officers of the Guard, and especially to
Captain William S. II. Baylor, for the courteous
and very hospitable manner in which they were
entertained by bin.
Ordered that these resolutions be forwarded
to the Stanton papers with the request that
they be published. GEO. W. GUTHRIE,
Nov. 1860. Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

treme South, with moderation, forbearance and
wisdom worthy of her ancient renown, to exert
her power and Influence to preserve on the one
band, the known and equal rights OF her own
people as citizens of common country, and on
the other, the harmony of the Union and the IN
tegrity of the Constitution and to this end they
are authorized at whatever cost, calling to their
aid, If need be, the wisest; and most patriotic
citizens, to adopt such measures as.tReir judg-
ments shall approve, to carry out the great
work of mediation and Iacifcation, which the
people of Augusta invoke the General Assembly
of Virginia to undertake.
Mr.. j. h. Skinner moved as a substitute the
following resolution, which was rejected:
Resol0ed, In view of the wrongs which have
been done to Virginia and her sister Southern
States by the unconstitutional and unfriendly &C.
ton of the Northern States OF the Oonfederacy,
growing out of the hostility entertained by them
to the institution of domestic slavery, and in
consideration of the dangers with which we are
threatened by the Inauguration of sectional Re-
publican Administration, elected upon principles
which, if carried into action, would be destruc
tive of our equality, our interests, and our safe
ry, and injurious to our honor, it is proper and
all important in our judgment that Convention
of delegates of the people OF Virginia should be
held at an early day, to consider OF the state of
the Federal Union, to preserve said Union, if it
can be done consistently with our rights under
the Constitution, and at all events to protect the
State of Virginia from any detriment.
A lengthy discussion took place upon the res
olutions, in which the following gentlemen par
ticpated: Gen. W. b. Hartman, Col. John b.
Baldwin, R. D. Hill, j. A. Hartman, JAS II Skin
ner, 7. J. Niche, Gen. K. Harper, j. D. limbo
den, Jacob Baylor, A. Koiner, and DR.. E. G..
Norman
The vote upon the preamble and resolutions
was taken seriatim and they were passed by very
large majorities.
On motion they were directed to be signed by
the President and Secretary, and published in
the papers of the State generally.
A. Fl. 81. STUART, PRESIDENT.
JOHN l.. PEYToN, Secretary.
W Papers of the State requested to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

~ The arrest and indictment in the United
States District Court at Chicago of nine of the
parties engaged in the recent rescue of fugitive
slave in that city, including the Justice who is
sued the warran. for the arrest of the girl for a
breach of the peace, by the United States Mar
shall and the Deputy Marshal who served the
warrant, is q fact of favorable significance at the
irnn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

A Republican jubilee took place at Springfield
and made speech. He thanked his friends for
the honor conferred on him, and rejoiced with
them in the success of their cause. He said,
SIN our rejoicings, let US neither express nor
cherish harsh feelings towards those differing
with US. Let us at all times remember that all
Americans are brothers OF a common country,
and should dwell together in bonds Of fraternal
feeling" He excused himself from further
speaking, after repeating his thanks.
Senator Trumbull, of Illinois, followed him,
and said that, though Mr.. Lincoln was elected by
the Republican party, yet as Chief Magistrate OF
the Republic, he will neither belong to that nor
any other party. When inaugurated, he will be
as ready to defend and protect the State in
which he did not receive solitary vote as that
which gave bim the largest majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
This Congressional District.

Gov. Magofin, of Kentucky, has published a
letter opposing and deprecating the secession OF
the Cotton States as not justified by the election
of Mr.. Lincoln, and urging that "the geography
''of this country will not admit of division
"the mouth and sources of the Mississippi River
"cannot be separated without the horrors of
"civil war;" Kentucky, the Governor says,
cannot sustain South Carolina sin this move
'sment merely on account of the election of Lin
''coln." Additional Importance is given to this
letter on the supposition that it expresses sub
stantially the sentiments of Mr.. Breckenridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
The Right Position.

The "Weston Herald" Breckenridge paper
published in Lewis county, says
"We hold it to be the duty of all to submit to
the regular constituted authorities of the country
"Let US then calmly await the issue of events
giving to the new Administration tair trial.
and upon the first attempt to infringe upon our
rights, the South will be united as one man and
the tyrant hurled from power amid the scorn,
Kisses and excavations of mankind"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
Jacob II. Stevens, Esq.

This gentleman has become associate editor OF
the "Southerher and Advertiser" published in
Rome, Georgia. Mr.. Stevens is fluent writer,
and is enough of 'Salamander" to enjoy the
fires which now seem to be burning so furiously
in that Southern cline where he has recently
pitched his tent of habitation,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
GA United SOUTH,


Under this caption the last esprit of Democ-
racy," jealous Breckenridge paper, has very
good article in opposition to the rash proceed
ings of the cotton States. We give below few
extracts from it:
"How can the South be united Can she u
mite upon the opinion that the election of Lin
coin is sufficient cause to dissolve this Union
We think she cannot. We think that the cotton
States ought to pay some respect to the wishes
of the border States, and to their opinion on this
subject, if their desire is to obtain united action
They certainly know that Virginia is as much
interested in ''the institution" they are. They
certainly cannot doubt our loyalty to the South
because we say the election of Lincoln is no
sufficient cause, when even their truest son said
"When am asked to raise the flag of revolu
ton, am asked to do an unconstitutional thing
according to the Constitution as it now exists
&C., If Mr.. 4ancey could say this, may no
sFor one or two States to go out Of the Uniol
now, is suicidal. As Mr.. Boyce of South Caro-
lima, is reported to have said South Oarolin,
has no right to do an act which brings such re
sponsbilities upon sister States, friendly to her
All that Virginia asks is patience, prudence ant
/ fortitude. We can bear little evil better thai
a great one"
SIT is not so much the fear of consequences
though God only knows what would follow-a
it is the fear of doing what they consider wronI
thing-which keeps Virginia firm to the Union.
X
i 'sLet us not bring this great question up upol
an issue upon which we ourselves cannot unite
1t is the consciousness of right that Virgins
wants."
freshness may destroy the hopes of the Soutl
and paralyze her arm when the time to strike ha
come. Let the Cotton States wait, remember
ing that in "Union there is strength" and tina
lpassion constitutes no part Of the wisdom of
great statesman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

- The "Tenth Legion" Breckenridge
Democratic paper published in Woodstock, Shen-
endoah comfy, says shat the Democracy Of the
old Tenth Legion are neither secessionists nor
dsunionists. They are loyal to the Constitution
and Laws of the land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

COMMON SENSE rules the mass of the people.
whatever the misnamed and misanthrope philoso-
piers may say to the contrary. Show them a good
thing let its merits be clearly and they
will not hesitate to give it their most cordial patron
age. The masses have already ratified the Judgment
OF physician, concerning the virtues of HOSTEL
quantities of this medicine which usually sold in
every section of the land 1t is now recognized as
greatly superior to all other remedies yet devised for
dysentery dyspepsia and tor the various fvers thai
arise from arrangement of those portions of the sys-
tenn Hostetters name is rapidly becoming house
hold word, from Maine to Texas from the shores of
the Atlantic to the Pacific Try the article and be
satisfied
Sold by druggists and dealers generally every
where.
% See advertisement in another column.
Nov g. I860-1mo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
Augusfa Union Meeting.

We have only time and space to mention the
fact that the county of Augusta has spoken hel
sentiments in reference to the present condition
of public affairs, and to refer the public to the
proceedings of the meeting found in another
coumn. Look to the resolutions and 'read
ponder and inwardiy digest" We hope the
Press generally will notice s1d publish them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
Ia if Trua 2

1t is rumored here that it has been ascertained
by examination that the vote of Virginia was
cast for Gen. Harrison in 1910. Will some Of
the papers at Richmond publish the facts in ref
erence to the vote given at that time9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

AZ Both branches Of the Georgia Legisla.
ture have unanimously passed hill to GAIL 4
State Convention to take into consideration the
present political crisis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27

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