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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08
why 1T Was So.

The election last Monday shews clearly
that there was wide spread panic in thi:
county-that the people were under the i'm
preston, to a considerable extent, that they
were voting upon question of peace or war
Hartman and Imboden, the States Rights
candidates, are as good Union men as Bald
win, Stuart and Baylor but because they
advocated the policy of prompt and decisive
action on the part of Virginia, as the course
best calculated to bring about satisfactory
adjustment of our National troubles, they
were regarded as dangerous men to the peace
of the country, aud were voted against by
hundreds who believed their election would
be equivalent to declaration of war, and
might cause pestileuce and famine? On
the other hand hundreds Of people thought
that those who could denounce the seeding
States as the immediate authors of all our
ills, and sing the praises Of Northern patri-
otism the loudest, could preserve the peace
of the country and save the Union. Well,
we shall soon see who was right and who
was wrong.
Another thing that contributed to the
general alarm and excitement, was the states
manlihe and accurate sensation epistle of
Senator Stuart to his constituents, in which
he stated and intended it to be believed. as
it was, by the credulous, that negroes were
already taxed SIG per head in South Caro-
lima, by way of a beginning, and that simi
lar burdens would presently fall upon land
and other property! And in his speech on
Court day followed up the same idea to the
conclusion, that in short time we should
exclaim here in Virginia, "blessed is be that
has nothing to be taxed" Mr.. Stuart has
financial turn Of mind, and considers ques-
,ions of political, individual and States
Rights, affecting the present aud future
honor and equality of the people of half this
Union, in the same light that he would a
project to make turnpike from Christians
Greek to South River. Verb. sap. and
mere anon.
We believe that in the march Of events
the people of Augusta will discover in less
than sixty days that the best way to pre-
serve the peace of this country, and the
only way to bring back the States that have
gone, is to demand recognition of our
rights in the Union, and let the North
know that we will take nothing less. If
Virginia takes this position our difficulties
may be adjusted, perhaps Il che sbews
a want of frmness now, all hope ola set
Element is gone, and separation is then
sooner or later inevitable, and with sepa-
ration in all probability will come civil war.
We are in the midst Of fearful dangers.
and there is no use in trying to escape by
taking counsel from the timid and the vacil-
lating. Dangers often recede before the
bold and fearless Let US all 60 to work
and be prepared to face whatever the fn-
tire has in store for us in the spirit of
men of '76.
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For he indicator,


If Editor: Tho article under the sig
nature of 'TownsD,an," which appeared in
the last weeks issue Of your paper, meets
our most cordial approval in the suggcs-
tons it contains i'll reference to the dispo.
sitlon of a certain unexpended sum of mon-
ey, raised about year ago, by means of Il
Fair neld by the ladies of the town, for the
purpose of adjoining end improving the
Cemetery grounds. The amount thus OBJ
tanned, We have been Informed, was between
six and seven hundred dollars. aud We do
most respectfully ask, that the ladies in
whose hands this fund was placed for safe
keeping, will advise the citizens of the pre-
else amount, and whether it will be loaned
for the purpose indicated in the communi-
cation referred to- However, be this as it
may. we make the following proposition 70
Mr.. ''Townsman," and through him to the
gentlemen of Staunton, namely: That The
ladies will raise Fl &c hundred dollars, prov-
dcd the gentlemen will make up the deficit
necessary to thoroughly equip our two vol
unteer companies with not only tents aud
knapsacks, but also with the most Improved
and effective guns to be had, for we, the
ladies Of West Augusta, their mothers and.
wives and daughters ana sisters AID sweet
hearts, az determined that they shall. if
necessary. DO a little lighting as well rs,
sleeping and eating. We know nothing
about it, but have been told that the gus
now in possession ofthe two companies are
seat eely superior to bows and arrows COM
pared with those with which the enemy
would be furnished, were such calamity
to be f;sll Us as civil war. Therefore, We
insist tha4 these who profess to love us SO
dearly, should be properly prepared to de-
iend us against danger, should occasion re
qpire it.
Ana now, Mr.. '%Townsman@ and gentle
men OF Stanton, let as assure you thas
We mean what we'say ,and intend toaccom-
Flish it, if you will respond like men ands
patriots to our PROPOSITION.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

A company of people, at Galveston Tex
MS on the 18th, took 1000 stand of arms.
$50 six, shooters ,and lot of cavalry equip
s,oents. belonging to the United States Guy
eminent. destined for San Auiouio'
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For the indicator.
''SO2sae ofsa.e Supporters Of Judge
Douglass

The Spectator heads an article thus, and
says he has witnessed with establishment and
modification the course Of the Douglas sup
porters who have wheeled around and are
now acting with the secession men. | dou.
know that am responsible to the Specta-
tor man for my actons but as he is as much
r, sponsble to me as ! am to him, can tell
him that |, too, have witnessed with pain
and modification has course When man
at this time deserts the South, and goes
over, as the editor of the Spectator has done,
bag and baggage, to the enemies of his
scction the Union and their God, it do
bot become such man to say aught to the
supporters of anybody. ! think the simcs
have changed since the Presidential eu.l-
test. If they have not, for enc have 49,
Before Ill bend my knee 10 Lincoln and Sc
ward, aud their Virginia cohorts, | will ses
this land run in rivers of blood: and as the
gallant supporters of Judge Douglas in tho
Illinois Legislature have said to she Repub-
lcan members, If you attempt to coerce
the South, before You cross the Ohio river,
you will have to pass over the dead bodies
of the men OF Egypt" ~ tell the editor Of
the Spectator, ana all men OF his Kidney,
that before they leave this good old county
on such mission, their own fresides will
be visited with civil war. You know, MIR.
Editor, that Judge Douglas had few warm
er supporters in this State than myself; but
IF it was to d. over again knowing that
was III minority, would never play into
the hands of the enemies of my faith aid
sectlon-I would not again divide my par
ty, or assist i'll anyway 10 do i'll would
sacrifice my private opinions and feelings,
and 60 for the good of the old Demo-
cratic party, through good and ev! re-
port. AUGUSTA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

PREPARING EoR EoEGs -The House of
Representatives, on Saturday, passed the
bill authorizing the President. at any time
between this and the 1st Of July, to borrow
s25 900 900 on the credit of the United
EtatcS
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entrusted me. feel but one regret in all
that has occurred-and that is, the sailing
OF the Brooklyn, under orders issued before
my arrival in this city ! hope, however,
that she sailed with such instructions as, il
followed, will prevent any collision. There
is nothing but most sincerely desire than
that your administration may close amid tie
rejoicings Of great people at the consum-
nation of the work Of a renewed and bar
monious confederacy.
VIII you pardon me for calling your at
tentlon to the rumor contained in the news
papers OF this morning, which state that ac-
tive proceedings are in course of execution
at Fortress Monroe, in planting cannon upon
the land side of the Fort, with their uuz-
zlas turned land ward, and overlooking the
country. Ii this be SO, Mr.. President. is
such proceeding either appropriate or well,
timed? shall do no more than call vour
attention to tic circumstance and leave it.
without comment with this single remark
that when Virginia is making every pos
slble effort TO redeem and save the Union,
it is seemingly ungracious to have cannon
leveled at her bosom.
With my most cordial wishes for your
success in steering The ship of State, amid
the critical relations of the country,
| arr, nay dear Sir,
truly and faithfully yours,
JOHN TYLER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08
RgowN's HOTEL, Jan. %, 1861.

My Dear Sir Il leave the city to-mor-
row morning, for the brief interval that
elapses between this and the meeting of the
ocmmissioers ON the 4,h February. In ma
king my adicux, which should do IN per-
son but for engagements which prevent, I
desire to express my pleasure at hearing
your message read to-day in the Senate, and
to tender my Acknowledgements for the IA
cili,ies you have afforded me in acquitting
myself Of the mission with which my State
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-The al t!lery company
which recently evacuated the Augusta (Ga.) Al
sena, has been telegraphed to come to Washing
ton.
The steamer Michigan, on Lake Erie, will be Iut
in commission the 9TH of March
The Peace Congress has enjoined its men bers net
to divuIee its proceedings. They are socially har-
monious, but have not approached the di cu>sion
Of political subjects. Little interest is mauifest.d
in their doings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

On Wednesday last, sixty-three free negrocs
from Edgecourt county. North Carolina, crossed
the Ohio river at Bellaire on their way to Zanes-
vile. An old negro acted as leader of the parry.
holding the tickets. di<bursing funds, &C.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

The whole number Of post~ofices in the
United States is %, C9S-a decrease from
1859 Of forty Que.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

LANCASTER. Feb The municipal election in
this city Yesterday resulted in the success of tho
VII ole democratic ticket by over seven hundred
majority. Tie majority for George Sanderson.
dem, for mayor last year, over Thomas H. Bur
rows, rep, was 2c9. His majority now over WI
ley, rep, is 730-a democratic gain OF 5ll. john
Myers, dem is electrd high constable by like
majority. The democrats carry every ward in tho
city, electing all their councilmen, &c. In Noytm-
Der last Lincoln carried the city by about 500
inrity, so that they have since then sustained u
less Of over 500 votes in this city alone.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

RALEIGH, N. G., Feb. G.-lhe military bill mass.
ed the House to day. 1t arms 10 600 Volunteers
and thoroughly rcorganizeS the militia, Hopes OF
adjustment are ssrong. -
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The President Of the u. S.

Mr.. BUCHANAN TO MR.. TYLER
No. 2
25Tu JANUARY. 1851.
MY DEAR Sir: IL have just received
your note The orders were given TO. the
Brooklyn, l believe, on Monday or Tuesday
last, certainly before your arrival in this
city She goes on an errand Of meray and
relief. If she had rot been sent it. wdhld
have been an abandonment of our highest
duty. Her movements are in 40 way con-
nec,ed with South Carolina
JAMES Buchanan.
His Excellency, John Tyler.
p S. | was prepared to send my message
in strong terms bat the Senate haye, un-
fortunately, adjourned over until Monday
MR. TYLER TO TUE PRESIDENT
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08
Our Streets.

Who, under the order and control of our
sublime Corporate authorities, has charge
Of the higher streets, lanes and alleys of
this ancient, and once renowned, but now,
alas dilaridated borough?
Never, we believe, since the era of chaos,
when, as the geologist tells US, this solid
ball which men call earth, was one dismal
fiat Of unmitigated mud and ooze and slime,
has there existed as muddy place as this
same town of Staunton. Though the ground
is still frozen beneath the sea Of slush now
covering the main thoroughfares, still it Qhe
mud) is deep enough to swim pigs, and
would, if the weather was warm enough,
form perfect paradise for swapping turtles
and alligators. But when the freeze breaks
up, and the streets ale thawed to the bot
tom, then we say, let the short-legged pub
lie beware how they tempt the dangers of
Augusta, Beverly and Lewis streets, or
Courthouse alley High top boots, come
they up ever SO high, will afford them no
protection. Could not there be limestone
enough found within couple of miles Of
town, sufficient to McAdamizc slightly our
side walks, if not the whole bed of the
street. We would respectfully submit to
our town authorities, that limestone broken
up in small pieces, and spread evenly over
the surface Of the ground, makes in time a
very good road. We suggest to them, in
all respectfulness, the prcpriety of trying
the experiment.
THE SECESSION QUESTION TO BE TESTED
IN CoURr. The St. Louis Democrat has
been furnished with an extract from an an
swer about to be filed in the Circuit Court
of that county, at the suit of we'll known
New Orleans Bank against prominent city
banker of St. Louis, to recover large
sum:
The defendants state in their answer that
the plaintiffs are an association of persons,
citizens Of the State Of Louisiana domiciled
and doing business therein, and acknowl-
edging allegiance thereto, and have abjured
all allegiance to the United States of A.
merica; that said State of Louisiana has Sc
coded from and revolted against the United
States Of America, and is at war. with the
same that the plaintiffs, and all other per-
sons who are citizens of said State, and dom-
iciled therein and acknowledging allegiance
thereto, are alien enemies of the United
States of America and Of the State Of Mis-
souri,, and have no right to maintain any
suit in the Courts Of the State of Missouri
This defence, if persisted in to the last
resort, would carry the question of the right
of State to secede to the Supreme Court Of
the United States for settlement. Its pros
ecution opens the door to a variety of legal
questions.
Sixty head of fat cattle, fed by Jacob
Vanmeter average weight 1927 pounds
were shipped to New York on the 2Sth
ult, from Hardy county, Va Several Of
them weighed over 1890, and supposed te
be the finest lot Of cattle that has left tina
county for several years. The aggregate
cost was $f,2l8.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

It is singular fact that Indiana has had
four Governors since the first of October.
Governor Willard died on the Sd of that
month, when Lieut. Governor Ham mond
became Governor. He served till January
/ 4th, whea Gov. Lane was inaugurated -
Gov. Lane served two days, when he was
superseded by Lievt. Gov. Moreton. -Four
Governors in less than fos- months.
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SiserIEasfy.

We have heretofore neglected to publish
the appointments of the Deputies of the
present Sheriff, Capt. Fl. Il. Peck. They
are as follows:
Greenvile-J John Towberman; New Hope
j. Fl. Bats and w. L. Mowrey; Mt. So
lou-R. Turk; Middlebrook-A. S. Turk
aud A. B. Lighter.
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The President.
MR.. TYLER TO THE PRESIDENT

MR.. TYLER TO THE PRESIDENT
No. 3
Friday Evening o'clock. P. NJ,
January 25, 1861.
My DEAR SIR The enclosed telegraph
ic dispatch is this moment received MAY
| be permitted to hope that it is based upon
an unfounded report? If not. will you do
me the favor to inform me on what day the
Brooklyn received her ORDERS on what day
she sailed, and whether she has recruits for
any Southern port, and ifso, for which
With high respect,
\ ours, most truly,
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of Augusta.

We give below the vote of this county
cast at the election on the 4th inst, for
delegates to the State Convention
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Sixty head of fat cattle, fed by Jacob
Vanmeter average weight 1877 pounds
were shipped to New York on the 2Sth
ult, from Hardy county, Va Several of
them weighed over 1900, and supposed to
be the finest lot Of cattle that has left tina
county for several years. The aggregate
cost was Sl,2lS.
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WASHINGTON. 18th January. 1861.
THE PRESIDENT TO MIR. TYLER.

W AoHINUIVN, ZCt0 JanuaTV, ISOI,
My DEAR SIR Il have received your
note Of this evening and am happy to learn
that you were pleased at hearing my mes
sage read to-day in the Senate It. express
SEES my sincere and cord jal sentiments NV
best wishes attend yon on your journey
home, and for your safe return to this city
on the 4th February. shall then hope 10
see more fyou.
l shall make it point to inquire, to-
morrow morning, into the rumors iu the
newspapers to which you refer in relation to
Fortress Monroe.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES Buchanan.
His Excellency John Tyler.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08
JOHN Tyler.

THE PRESIDENT TO MR. TYLER.
No.
My DEAR SIR:-I anu happy to learn
that you have arrived, and shall be glad to
welcome you this evening at s o'clock, Or
to morrow morning as early as you please.
From your friend, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
His Excellency, John Tyler.
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. TYLER TO THE PRESIDENT.
No. 2.
January, % 1861.
Ny DEAR Sin Accept many thanks fol
your prompt and cordial reply to my note
My health is too delicate to make it prudent
for me to encounter the night air, but'1 vii
do myself the pleasure to call upon you ii
the morning.
Very truly and sincerely. yours.
JOHN Tyler.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

TIL area of the Cotton States alone ex-
ceeds about four times that Of Great Brit
ain or Prussia. It is nearly three times
that of France, five times larger than all
Germany, and three or four times larger
than Spain, and nearly double that Of the
Russian Empire in Europe. And taking
the entire of all the Slave States, they give
surface surprising in extent all the terri
tory held by the boasted Five Powers, with
Spain and Turkey thrown III.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08
Respectfully, aud truly yours,
JOHN Tyler.
+ BRoWN's IioTEL.

My DEAR SIR:-1 take the earliest mo-
ment to .apprise you Of my arrival in this
city in charge Of the feelings and wishes of
the Legislature of Virginia, which have in.
view the preservation of the peace of the
country, aud under instructions to commu-
nicate them to yosr excelency at the ear
Hest moment practicable. May ask of you
to indicate some hour which would be agrees
able to you to receive me, and enable me to
acquit myself of the duty imposed upon ne?
] have the honor to be, with the highest
consideration and respect, your most ODE
dent servant,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-02-08

CHEAP PArRIor1sM.-The New Hamp-
shire Patriot, referring to the resolutions
passed by the Massachusetts, Legislature,
rendering the President men and money to
maintain the Government in the present
crisis, observes that this is a very cheap pa
triotism, of the thinnest kind. The au-
thorities Of that State are prompt to volun-
ter their aid to promote and prosecute war
against portion Of our own people; but
when the country has been engaged in war
with foreign nations, their conduct was just
the reverse They refused to allow their
troops to aid in defence of the country in
the war of 1924; and in the Mexican
war private charities had to be solicited for
means to clothe and feed her citizens who
volunteered to fight the battles of the coun-
try. True patriotism would prompt that
State to lend her aid to avert civil war BY
repeating her Personal Liberty laws, and
aiding in the peaceful settlement Of existing
difficulties
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-10
Mr. BeIl,s Speech.

The brief report of the speech delivered
by Mr.. BELL in this city on the sd OF April.
having subjected him to many ungenerous
not to say violent, attacks from various quar-
tiers, it has been thought due to him that the
positions he assumed on that occasion should
be given to the public in form to remove
all misunderstanding. We ingly print
this morning an authoritative report of the
substance of that speech. AS our memory
serves us we believe it embraces substanti-
ally the material ideas uttered by the
speaker.
We may remark, in this connection, that
since the 23d of April, events have occurred
which would render some of the suggestions
of Mr.. BELL inapplicabIe to the present con-
dition of affairs. The call for new levies
of additional troops, the vast increase in
both the volunteer and regular service, the
practical subjugation of Maryland, the
threatening attitude which the Administra-
ton is holding towards Virginia. the concen-
tration of troops at Cairo, the blockade of our
rivers and of our whole ocean and Gulf coast,
the violent interruption of commerce be-
tween the citizens OF the slaveholding States,
the immense war preparations. the develop
ment of feelings on the part of the entire
people of the North to prosecute at all haz-
ards war of unconditional subjugation, and
the late bloody exposition of the policy and
purposes of the Administration in the letter
of instructions from Mr.. SEWARD to Mr.. Day
TON, the outgoing Minister to France, all &C.
curing since the 23d of April, are sufficient,
in our estimation, to extinguish the last ray
of hope of peace in the breast of the most
hopeful.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-10


Bullion in the Bank Of England had de-
creased Is 900 pounds. Csnsols 913a9Iz
HAvRE.-Colton dull. Weeks sales 7e0
bales. Stock at Havre 280. 900 bales. Flour
and corn was dull.
The weather was favorable for crops.
The steamers Nova Scotian, New York
and Kangaroo had arrived. -sszs
June.
The Bourse was animated. Rentes 6Sf Csc.
The military occupy all the Polish towns.
From Maryland.
= PERRYvnLE, Md. May 9-Fiffeen hundred
troops arrived from Philsdelphia last night.
Gen. Harvey has been ordered to St Louis.
Lane has been sent to Kansas Hewas in
strucied some tune since to recapture the
Western forts.
Passenger trains from Baltimore are re-
sumed- EEE
PERsYvILLE. May 9--Bonligney has ar
rived with the graduating class OF West
Point Cadets to drill the volunteers.
FREDERICK. MD., May 9-Two companies
of Baltimore volunteers have passed en- route
tor the Virginia army.
From milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, May SIRIUS King, Minister
Wisconsin,
From New Jersey.
TRENTON, N. j. May S-Tbe loan bill in
the New Jersey Legislature is increased to
one million dollars.
From Missouri.
ST.. LOUIS, May 1.-TWO more regiments
OF Home Guard are armed. There is consid-
cradle recruiting. ALI the streams are fall
ing; but are in good boating condition.
From Canada.
TORONTO, May 9.-The steamer Peerless
has been purchased by the Government.
River News.
LOUISVILLE, May 9.-The river is rising
with IL feet water in the canal.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-05-10

TErTEn is a very troublesome cru tion on the skin,
often attacking the face and hands For this all that
is necessary is to wash the parts thoroughly from all
discharge, (f any should have accumulated) and ap
ply DIR. S. A. Weaver's Cerate few times, and the
is effected. One two bottles viii generally cure
the worst cases.
lady in New Jersey says that her hands and arms
affected with acute letter of long standing,
and 1t spreading at the time she commenced the
of the medicines. She had the best medical treat
ment and they did her good. She stopped every
thing else and used bottle of Cerate with
attention Diet and perfectly cured her. and she
,ce1 yet.
1t is sold by medicine dealers generally.
anr1-dIW