Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-12-10


has the power to execute her laws and visit pun
ishment upon the guilty violators. Many of the
purest, most intelligent and loyal citizens of that
section of Virginia have been driven from their
homes, their personal property destroyed, and
their landed estates laid waste and confscated.-
They enjoy, as they should, the sympathy of
their loyal brethren; and trust the time draws
nigh when the measures which have been set on
foot by the President will relieve their country
from the tread of the invader, and restore them
to their homes. The military movement for the
Valley and Northwest are in charge of an officer
"a native Of Northwestern Virginia) of tried
courage and experience, whose skill, ability and
merit have sustained the severest tests in this
and the Mexican war. Let the true, the loyal
and the faithful rally to his standard, and second
his efforts for their deliverance.
The Northwestern portion of Virginia must
not be abandoned and surrendered to the traitor
residents and the 4mercenary soldiery who now
occupy 1t. We owe it to those noble and gene
rous men who have stood by us throughout this
great struggle, who have sacrificed their all in
their devotion to Virginia and the South, who
are now refugees, scattered here and there thro'
out the yalportions of the Commonwealth, far
removed from all the endearments and comforts
of home and family and friends. We must re-
store these mon to their homes we must re-
possess this country, and bring it again under
subsection to the laws Of Virginia. The Com
monwealth must not be dismembered. When
this war ends, she must be what she was when it
was inaugurated. The Ohio river was tie West
tern boundary then, and it must continue to be
her boundary. "a AA~A4
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The war is to end at some time, and when it
does end, the question of boundary between the
two Governments is to be adjusted. We must,
therefore, recover every square foot of Southern
territory before we can think even of negotiating
upon the subject. We Cannot afford to surren-
der any part of the slave holding territory; and
any policy which looks to such a result, should
be indignantly repudiated. -.
). The ladies Of Virginia and the other States of
the Confederacy have manifested the deepest So
licitude for the success of the cause, and the
strongest interest in all who were engaged in the
service. They have been unremitting in their
efforts to promote the comfort Of the soldiers,
and to administer to their wants. They have ex-
hibited a singleness of purpose, self-sacrifcing
zeal and a thonghtfulness in efforts
to provide for those in the field, and to relieve
the sick and wounded. Those delicate attentions
which woman alone knows how to bestow, are
exhibited inaoHr hospitals, and wherever else OBJ
jects deserving their attention are to- be found
Well have they performed their duties in this
struggle, and thousands of grateful tongues will
chant their praises and celebrate their virtues. "
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.Ge4i1 = Lincoln,s Message; NV :,
On the .sfd inst, the Message of Lincoln was
delivered to both Houses Of the Lincoln Congress
at Washington. 1t is a feebled document The
following is asummary Of its contents as furnish
ed by the Baltimore Sun: szIs ov.s isai ga9 Il
The message opens with recognition of exist
ing political troubles" but expresses gratitude
to God for the prosperous harvests and general
health. :" X ~ eaeI o.
In reference to the action of the seeded States,
the President anticipates the possibility of an
appeal forf reign aid, or of foreign nterposition;
and though admitting the non.inter terence of
European powers hitherto, it is deemed expedi-,
ent to suggest the arming and fortifying of the
Northern ports.and the lake coasts to be pre-
pared tor any contingency in the future. 6s
Suggestion is also made for cooperation with
Kentucky and certain districts of Tennessee and
North Carolina against the seeded States, and
the building of q railroad in aid of the purpose.
Il indemnity is recommended in the case of the
British ship Perthshire, for illegal detention un-
der the blockade. 91, --s---e
The recognition of Hayti and Liberia is ap--
proved.
The revenue from all sources for the fiscal
year ending June Both, 1861, was $84, ,835, ,978,
and the expenditures for the same period $685.
578,834, which, with previous balance in the
Treasury, left q balance of two and quarter
millions. The revenue for the first quarter since,
ending September 3Oth, is $lO2 ,532 500, and the
expenses $98, ,239733. For. the estimates for the
three quarters ensuing, and for 1862, Congress is
referred to the report of the Secretary of the
Treasury. 1t is alleged as gratifying fact tLat
these expenses are not teyond the resources of
q loyal people. 1t is also added that the number
fr~n rfTo fO, -, 4 IL.
quirements Ct Congress. ~ 7 - = s. +.
The Recommendations of the Secretary of tie
Navy. for certain improvements in that arm of
the service are urged upon Congressional atten.
Vacancies existing on the bench of the Su-
preme Court are referred to, and delay in ap-
polrtments ascribed to no LnWillingness to do
Justice to the South; al the same time the Presi-
dent regards the North as having SUPERIOR
claim Certain notifications in the system of
the Supreme Court are recommended.
The revision and codifcation of the acts of
Congress is advised.
q A plan for the temporary operation of courts
in the territory reoccupied by the authorities OF
the United States, iG the seeded States, is rec
especially Tor the summary restitu-.
tion in the case of repudiated debts. Authority
TO make iaal judgment in the Court OF Claims
is presented to the consideration of Congress.
The restoration of the old Virginia boundary
Of the District of Columbia is recommended.
Tbs organization of an agricultural and statis-
tical bureau is deemed advisable.
The attention of Congress is particularly di-
rected to such legislation as will authorize the
[reedonfet slaves coming within the scope OF
military action on the part of the United States,
and the acquisition OF territory for their coloni-
zation.
The President states that he has preferred the
blockade of the Southern ports to the closing of
theTsame, as authorized by the act of the last.
Congress.
Reference is made to the belief on the part of
The South that they would have the sympathy of
d large portion of the people North of Mason's
and Dixon's line. The error is said to have ex-
plod d, while Delaware, Maryland, Missouri and
Kentucky are claimed to have vindieated their
loyalty to the Federal Government. -
Tie retirement of Lielt. Gen. Scott is alluded
10, and the appointment of Major General Nc
Olellan IS commander in chiet of the army is
spoken OF as a popular as we'll as executive Sc
lection.
The message closes with sort of controversi-
al disquisition on certain principles eEunciated
o9 iate eoInmittee of the Virginia Legislature,
on suffrage and notifications of popular Govern
Inent, and some remarks upon the relative inn
portance of capital and labor; and commends
the national cause to firm and earnest reliance
upon Providence for success.
Tribute of Respect.
AT a call meeting of the Augusta Fire Associ-
alton, held at their Hall, on Thursday, the 28th
Of November, 1861, in view Of the untimely
death of our decd brother, JOHN B. SNIDER, on
notion Col. K. Turk, Lieut.. Jno. NJ. Hardy and