Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-01

The great point COW aimed at by the
friends of the Union is to avoid all pretext
for collision by the seeding States, in the
hope that the adjustment measures presen-
ted will induce them to resume their con-
nection with tie Union
Secretary Dix has instructed the COM
manders of the revenue cutters, if attacked,
to make the best defence in their power =
IF they are asssiied py superior force, they
are to run their vessels ashore and blow
them up.
The Mayor of Washington has been sum-
moned before the Grow Select Committee,
to give any information in his possession
about conspiracy" to seize the Capitol.
He says privately that he knows nothing Of
it.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Messrs. Dejar-
nette and Edmondson, of Virginia, hearing
that incendiary documents were being cir.
culated through Virginia, by the Clerks OF
the Census Bureau, by order of John p.
Kennedy. Superintendent, called this morn-
ing to ascertain if it was so. Kennedy ad-
mitted that they had been sent by his Or
der-such of them as were fit but the clerks
were not employed in that work during of
fee hours. Messrs. Dejarnette and Eds
mondson told him if he sent any to their
Districts they would hold him personally
responsible, aud be promised not to send
any.
The speeches sent by Kennedy were
chiefly those of Clemens. of |irginia; MILL
son, of Virginia; and Etheridge, of Tenn.
The National Inteiligencer is printing
large extra edition of these speeches for
Virginia circulation.
The House Of Representatives. Of Rhode
Island has concurred with the Senate, by
vote of yeas IS, nays LIZ, in the repeal Of
the Personal Liberty law Of the State. All
honor to the patriotic little State, which has
led the way in doing justice to the South.
WASHINGTON, Jan 27.-The article from
the ''Toronto I.eader." asserting that Eng
land will acknowledge The Southern Con-
federacy, is doubted by the Administration.
All the information received by the Gov
ernmcnt here is of contrary tenor
BY the vote of Galveston, which has been
received, it appears there wero two tickets
for delegates to the State Convention. Both
ere in favor Of immediate secession, but
one was for a Southern Confederacy and
the other for an Independent Republic
The Southern Confederacy triumphed, hav-
ing COS votes, while the Independent Re-
public ticket received 434.
| The Governors of Illinois, New York,
and Pennsylvania have concurred in the
propriety Of holding Convention in Feb
ruary at Washington, and are taking steps
to be represented there. We presume this
movement is Intended as response to the
action Of Virginia.
The Legislature of North Carolina bias
passed and adopted Convention bill. Tho
election for delegates takes place on the 2Sth
of February.
Hon. r. a. Pryor made an eloquent aud
powerful speech in Congress on the 9th
inst He discussed the issues of the day
with singular and successful ability
W. ". Fleming, Esq, from Highland,
and w Sbcrt, Esq, of Shenandoah, arr
rived in Stauuton last evening EN- route for
their respective homes.
It is believed bill will be reported in
Congress repeating the duty on sugar. This
step will effoctually drive Louisiana forever
out of the Union.
The Legislature Of Pennsylvania has a.
dopted resolution sendiag commissioners
to Washington city to meet those from Vir-
ginla.
Judge Allen is candidate for the State
Convention, in the county of Botctourt
1t is reported that he will resign his Judge.
ship forthwith.
Gee. W. Randolph, John Q. Steger and
Judge John Robertson have been nominal
ted for the Convention in Richmond.
The Richmond Enquirer is now publish
ed partly in the German language, O. j.
Wise, Esq, one Of The accomplished editors,
understanding that language.
The Conservatives of Norfolk have nomi-
mated Gen. Geo. Blow, jr., for The State
Convention.
Anere are ooo ..ederal troops at Washing
'on ol'y' :, guard the inauguration of Linz
coll
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The Convention Of Louisiana has appoin-
ted delegates to the Convention that meets
In Montgomery on the 4th inst,
There has been nothing of importance
transacted either 10 Congress or the Virgil
MIA Legislature during the present week.
Col. Geo W Hull and j. S. McNulty
are the candidates in Highland county for
the Convention.
Robt- r. Scots, Esq is a candidate f,r,
the State Convention, IN the county OF Eau
QUEER :.