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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Secession InfoIerance.

| The intolerance of the immediate Secessionists
| is without precedent in Virginia history All
men must think as they think, and act as they
fact, or suffer the penalty of being denounced as
TRAITORS to Virginia and Virginia's institutions.
AS for ourselves, we despise and defy all buster
and bravado of all the Seceders in the land, and
intend that they shall exert no influence on our
course one way or another. As pertinent to
this subject, we copy the following well-timed
remarks from the last issue of the Petersburg In
| tellSgencer:
! "There are some men-and in exciting times
they are not only numerous, but influential
cannot conceive how any man can be brave, un-
less he is both mad and cruel-men who ignore
calmness and prudence, and class all men who
| are not as excited as themselves as either cow
ards or enemies Tests are constantly applied,
which are not only significant but which are of
fensive Good men-patriots-me who love
their country and who are both willing and able
to serve her, are ostracised for no better reason
than that they choose to exercise their own opin-
ions. DemagOgues-men who have nothing to
recommend them but their rashness and their
ultraism-men who, like some of the worst lead
ers OF the French Revolution, manage to conceal
their real cowardice under great affectation of
courage and cruety-Hot only claim that they
are absolutely right, but that all others are alb
sOlutely wrong, and brand all men as towards
and traitors who have the sense to see their fol-
ly, and the manliDess to tell them of it. A most
offensive and tylannical censorship of opinion is
established, and all men are required to adopt
the prevalent dogmas of the day or incur the
risk of being punished for their contumely. We
regret to see that such course of things is be-
ing rapidly foreshadowed in our own State. We
believe that Virginians are generally-with but
few, If any, exceptions-true to their native
State, and true to their native South. To man
they are prepared to stand by and defend the
soil and rights of their native State against all
enemies. They may, and do differ as to the poll
icy which Virginia ought to pursue-they may
and do differ as to what would be best for Vir-
ginia-but still it is only because they love Vir-
ginia that they are striving to prevent her from
adopting any course which, to their apprehen-
sion, would result in her injury. And surely no
true son of Virginia should be censured for low
ing his native State "too WELL" even though he
might not Glove her wisely" If cont. is
really to be inaugurated between anarcl, and
order-if all persons are not willing to rush
blindly into any policy which may be PROPOSE
to them, merely because it processes 70 be South-
ern-if because they appreciate and comprehend
the greatness of the dangers which surround
us, they insist on careful examination before
they commit themselves on any particular line
of policy, they are to be branded as traitors. and
hunted as wild beasts, Virginia may well trem-
BILE in view of the evils which are coming upon
her,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Letter from Gov. Houston.

| The Austin Zatezligencer has been permitted
| to publish the following extract from letter
written by General Houston to an old friend
which defines his position thus
"You say it is reported that am for secession
! Ask those who say so to point to a word of mine
authorizing the statement. | have declared my
self in favor of peace, of harmony, of compromise
in order to obtain fair expression of the will O
| the people. Dangerous as may be the preceden
linaugurated by the Convention before the majes
ty of the law, which recognizes its power to sub
NIT the question of disunion to the people,
| yield in the same spirit that actuated Andrew
Jackson in paying the fine arbitrarily imposed
upon him at New Orleans. arr determined tha
those who would overthrow law shall learn no
lesson from me-
II still believe that secession will bring ruiI
and civil war. Yet, if the people will, | Cal
| bear it with them. would fain not be declared
an alien from my native home in old Virginia
| to the scenes of my early tolls and triumphs il
noble Tennessee. would not, of my own choice
give up the banner beneath which have fought
the Constitution which have revered; or the
| Union, which have loved and cherished as the
glorious and priceless heritage bequeathed me
| by my fathers. Sxty-seven years of freedom
the recollection OF past triumphs and sufferiDgs
the memories of heroes whom | have seen and
known, and whose venersted shades would haunt
my footsteps, were to falter now, may, perhaps
have made me too devoted to the Constitution
and the Union, but be it SO. Did believe that
liberty and the rights of the South demanded the
sacrifice, / would not hesitate. believe thai
less concession than was necessary to frame the
Constitution will now preserve it. Thus belev.
ing, cannot vote for Secession.
/ have hestated to say anything on this topic
because desire the people to act for themselves
Nv views are on record. Yet it is perhaps but
right that my old friends should know that the
charge that am for secession is false. If | err
in holding on sti to the skirts of my venerated
old mother Virginia, and the foster mother
VI hich matured me from boyhood, glorious Ten.
nessee. my countrymen will forgive me, as they
have forgiven me for many other things l have
done. am willing even to be called submis-
sionist for their sake"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
Virginia Legislature.


SATURDAY, March 16th.-In the Senate the
House bill for the sale of the James River and
Kanawha Canal was laid on the table. The bill
imposing taxes for the support of Government
was made the order of the day for Monday, al
II O'Clock. The bill amending the militia law,
was passed also, bill incorporating the Southern
Express Company and American Agency.
The House passed number of Senate bills
and laid on the table the bill incorporating the
Southern Express Company. A resolution o.
inquiry into the expediency of calling another
Convention and abolishing the one now in ses-
sion, was voted down.
MONDAY, March 18.-The Senate appointed q
Committee of Conference with the House in ref
erence to disagreement by that body to certain
Senate amendments to the bill concerning the
militia. Bills were passed authorizing the Treas
urer to destroy certain bank notes now in his
possession, and such as may be received in fu-
ture; and authorizing the Petersburg Railroad
company to increase its capital stock. The Com
mittee Of Courts of Justice were instructed te
inquire into the expediency of reporting a. bill
prohibiting the game OF Keno. The tax bill. OF
which Keno formed a part, was debated.
The House laid on the table the bill incorpo
rating the American Agency, and passed a mum
Der OF Senate bills. The bill for the recharterino
of the Bank of Virginia, and other monied insti.
tutions, was made the order of the day for to-
morrow at IL o'clock. A Committee of Confer.
ence with the Senate was appointed on the mi
litia bill.
TUESDAY, March ia bill was reported ir
the Senate for the establishment of Board o.
Claims. The bill for the sale of the Canal was
referred to special committee. Communica-
tions were read from the President of the United
States and Governor of Indiana. The tax bill
was debated.
The House passed Senate bill allowing the Pc
tersburg Railroad Company to increase its capi
tai stock. Mr.. Collier offered joint resolution
for tnal adjournment on the 25th inst Senate
Dill incorporating the Southern Express Oompa-
ny was passed. Resolutions of the Indiana Leg
islature, in reference to Convention to amend
the Constitution of the United States, and reso-
lutions of Congress in relation to an amendment
of the same instrument, were read. The Com
mittee on the Penitentiary returned report on
that subject. A petition was presented in favor
of giving liens to persons furnishing building
materials.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

POETRY.

For the Spectator.
Missing.
By MRS. GEORGE A. HULsE M'LEoD.
A jewel of rare value,
A diamond that shone,
More brightly than the Monarch's
Who sits upon throne.
A gem shrined in casket,
Most exquisitely fair;
All that is left to trace it
Is ringlet of brown hair.
Missing, missing, song bird,
That sang, at morn, and eve,
For such precious songster,
We cannot help but grieve.
Other birds are in the wildwood,
With perhaps as sweet tone,
They cannot heal our sorrow,
For this one was our own.
Missing from the household,
Our bird, our gem, our flower,
We sought no other treasures.
We asked no richer dover.
The soul that lit with beauty,
Eyes full of truth, and love,
Hath gone up to the mansions,
Awaiting it above.
The voice that made our music,
Singeth to US no more,
But we know it joins the anthems,
Upon the shining shore.
So we try to bear the burden,
God wills that we should bear,
When He numbers His bright Jewels,
Our "missing" will be there.
,uthern Literary Institute,
Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Envy is the most inexcusable of all passions
Every other sin has some pleasure annexed to it
or will admit of an excuse; envy alone wants
both. Other sins last but for a while; the appe
tite may be satisfied anger RENTS ; hatred hal
an end; but envy never ceases
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

A wag tells of boarding house keeper whose
coffee was so weak that it couldn't get up the
spout of the coffee pot There wasn't even suf
ticient grounds for complaint.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Some sensible chap says, truly, that person
who undertakes to raise himself by scandalizing
others might just as well sit down on a Wheel
barrow and undertake to wheel himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

he that is good will infallbly become better,
and he that is bad will as certainly become
worse for vice, virtue and time, are three things
that never stand still.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Why there are more women than men is ex-
planned by De Quincy lit is in conformity
with the arrangements of nature; we always see
more of heaven than EARTH"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

A politician says that he once partook of a
beverage so strong that he couldn't tell whether
it was brandy or a torch-light procession that
was Going down his throat. Brandy, we sup.
pose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

The London Times argues that England can
obtain an adequate supply of Cotton, with
out depending at all upon Southern States-as
the cultivation of Cotton is increasing in Africa,
India and Australia. Nevertheless, the difficult
ties of change of trade, &C., &C., are acknowl-
edged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

IT SAVED MY L1FE.-Such is the repeated tes-
timony of hundreds of persons of all ages, with
regard to the magic effect of Perry Davis Pain
Killer. When every medicine fails, this seems
to possess perfect charm over the various dis
eases incident to mankind. Sold by druggists
generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Love is that affection which being compound
ed of esteem and benevolence, becomes the bond
of attachment and union between individuals of
the different sexes, and makes them enjoy in the
society of each other species of happiness which
they experience nowhere else.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Educate the whole man-the head, the heart,
the body; the head to think, the heart to feel,
and the body to act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

The best penance we can do for envying an
others merits is to endeavor to surpass it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Figures won't lie," is an old and homely ex
preston but few men can look on fashionable
woman's figure now "a days and say as much.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Why is a spendthrift's purse like thunder
cloud2-Because it is continually lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

1t is better to keep children to their duty b,
sense of honor and by kindness, than by tn
fear of punishment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

"Oh, that my father was seized with q remit
tent fever!" sighed young spendthrift at col.
lege.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

1t is glorious thing to resist temptations; but
it is safe thing to avoid them. str
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Religion of the heart may truly and justly be
called the heart of religion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

1t is justly said of woman, that she divides
our sorrows and doubles our joys. Pity she
quadruples our expenses. - fr.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

bow Is it that trees can put on a new dress
without opening their trMakss Because they
teaoe out their Summer clothing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

A CURE FOR BIeAMY.-By the ancient law of
Hungary, man convicted of bigamy was con-
demed to live with both wives in the same house !:
the crime was, in consequence extremely rare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

A man that can be fattereC is not necessarily
a fool, but you can always make one of him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Poverty breeds wealth and wealth, in its
turn breeds poverty. The earth, to form the
mound, is taken out of the ditch !; and the hight
of the one is near about the depth of the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

He who cannot keep his own secret ought no
to complain if another tells it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Hyposrites are beings of darkness disguised in
garments of light.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

A true philanthropist and a well trained horse
always stop at the sound of 100.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Love is compound of honey and gall, mixed
in various proportions for customers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

Books are embalmed minds. Fame is q flow
er upon dead mans heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

| If motives were always visible, men would of.
| ten blush for their most brilliant actions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-26

deceived; let no delusive scheme or gittering
hopes that may be held out of advantages to be
derived from our separation-breaking up into
little States-let no idea of that sort delude you
for a single moment. The people-the working
people-the mechanics of the country-the bone
and sinew of the lands withered and wasted
in condition of that kind. War comes.you
are called upon for taxes-yod are called upon
for military service. Armies concentrate in your
little villages, and you are made the pack horses
and burthen bearers in time of war. (sThat's
SOY Liberty is to be found and enjoyed only
in peace. My fellow citizens, there is restless
class of people among US who are fond of disor
der, and take pleasure in living upon the honest
labor of Others who thrive by disorder and by war
But you honest people, who live by the proud
earnings of your labor, and in the liberty and
freedom of this land, can hold up your heads
with as much pride as the proudest nabob in the
land. You are men who desire peace. ("That's
it," and applause.) These other characters
have alluded to can only live by eating up your
substance. daughter and great applause.) That
is the whole amount of it. You should preserve
the principles of the Union; you should love this
Union, for here is the seat, the very heart of it,
and always will be. You may not vote-and by
the way, have often heard it said by residents
of Washington we have no vote--but, thank
God, we have voice; and with that voice we
proclaim the principles of Washington the prin-
ciples of the Constitution of this country, and
by them we will stand. (Applause) That is
your true position.
1t is in the Constitution and the Union that
your safety, your success in life and your pros
perity depends. Be not deluded from that, it is
the. ark OF your safety; therein are your real
hopes and your real fortunes treasured up. Sew
enty years has proved this to you. Was there
ever q country which has grown like this. ever
a people multiplied and prospered like we have
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-04-12

B8@ The following very sensible and
valuable notice to correspondents of news
papers, we find in the Mobile AdUeriser ::
To CoRREsPoNDENTs.-We have within
the last few days, received a number of
communications on various subjects, seve-
raj of them well written and on topics Of
public interest, but unaccompanied by
the name of the author. We have so
often announced our determination not to
publish communications not vouched for
Toy responsible name, that we supposed
it was generally understood. We are
gratifed at receiving the fayors of our
friends. but to secure attention. our cor
respondents must conform to the follow
ing well established rules:
]. Only write on one side of the sheet.
?. Let your name accompany the com
municaties.
3. If you address us through the Post
office. be sure to pTcDayr you postage.
4. ii you desire your Ms. preserved, il
not published, be careful to say so when
you send it.
5. Study point and brevity in compost
ton, and be careful to avoid personal
ties.
1t often happens that communication
written with due regard to printers rules
are nevertheless not published at all, ol
are considerably delayed. This may arise
from various causes. For example, a com
muDication may be well written, and with
a good purpose. but it may not be timely
or prudent to publish it--or it may be
crowded out by pressure of matter o.
more immediateinterest, orit may be based
upon mistaken view of fact, tending tc
! create erroneous impressions, etc, etc.
Now, it is the editors province to de
eide all these matters, and correspondent
have no right to take exception to his ac
tion in the premises. They may be SURF
! that his reasons are sufficient. although
they may not understand them; anc
/ besides, it must be remembered that
newspaper is priUate property, and ali com
munlcations, if inserted at all, are pub
lished as a matter OF public interest or o
personal favor and not Of right.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-04-12

IMPORTANT PROM ENoLAED.-- English
Policy in Regard to The Soalth.-By the
mails received yesterday by the Africa,
we learn from the organ of the British
Government, the London Post, of the
l4th of March, that England will only
recognize a blockade of the South so
long as it is supported by adequate force.
This is the doctrine of the treaty of Paris,
and Is European law. A month ago we
announced that Lord Lyons communica-
ted such policy to Mr.. Buchanan as the
course which his Government would pur-
sue. The Republican journals denied
the authenticity Of the news, and now we
have confirmation Of it from the special
organ of the British Government. The
words are of that cautious diplomatic
kind which might be expected, but their
meaning cannot be mistaken unless by
nincompoops. Even in these days OF
non intervention. and when il Is The prac.
tee 70 recognise de facto governments. England
could not refuse any blockade 1kieh Mr.. Lin
coin might choose 70 declare, so long as Il l0ds
supported by adequate force" OF course the
converse holds and as the Government
at Washington has no adequate force to
maintain blockade Of coast extending
thousands Of miles, the meaning is that
any declaration of a blockade Will be ut
terly worthless. A bright prospect foi
carrying our the Morrill, tariff, which
comos into operation April Fools Day.
NJ. HeFaIG,
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1861-04-12

"MlLEEIsW' REvIvED.-Through many
parts Of Canada the excitement in refer
ence to the "end" of the world is being
again revived and prophets of the Miller
school are springing up, who assumes to
have discovered that the Savior's second
visitor theearih will positively take place
in 1868. Quite remarkable lecture upon
the subject has recently been delivered
by the Rev. Mr. Baxter, the Episcopal
clergyman Of Owandaga, c. w. The
reverend gentleman brought up quite a
series of data to defend his theory, and
mentioned no less than thirteen different
chronological periods whose termini, ac-
cording to the revelation. would be
brought to an end in 1865, Mr.. B. also ad-
vaneed the idea that Christ would come
in 1868, and remain in his judgment seat
between heaven and earth, while the one
hundred and forty-four thousad were
sealed, when he would again descend, and
the seventh seal Of tile revelation would
be opened, and the Millennium begin. He
said we were at the last period Of time
allotted to the sixth seal, and described
Louis Napoleon as the anti-Christ referred
to in the Revelations, as setting up him
self in dominion over the whole earth.