Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-05

8. M. YoST, Editor and Proprietor
It is now stated upon good authority that
I'm extra session Of Congress will be called.
The Democrats have carried the munici-
nal election in St. Louis by about 8, 900 ma
jority.
Gen. Lane goes to Oregon to advise the
Democracy to adopt the Constitution OF the
confederate States as their platform.
J. A. McDougal, formerly member of
Congress. and Douglas Democrat, has been
elected q. S. Senator from California.
A. II. Clinedinst has been appointed
post master at Long Glade, Augusta coun-
ety, vice J. A. Clinedinst, resigned.
Over two handred and fifty clerks are re-
ported to have been paid off and discharged
at Washington on the 30th March.
Col. W. H. Anthony, Commonwealth
Attorney for Botetourt county, died sudden
.ly on the 9th ult.
Green peas an6 strawberries made their
appearance in the Savannah ga. market,
for the first time. on Wednesday last.
Maj. Ben McCulloch, Of Texas, has ar
rived in Richmond, Va, to contract for the
manufacture Of 10, 900 arms for the South
w. G. Flournoy, Of Prince Edward coun-
ty, brother of Tbos. s. Flournoy, died at
his residence on the 31st ult.
Hon. A. G.. jenkins was nominated by
reclamation at Parkersburg, on the 28th
ult., as candidate for reelection to Con-
gress
It is now an ascertained fact that France
and England will not consider any declara-
ton Of blockade of the Southern ports bind
ing unless enforced by the presence OF q
fleet.
Governor Houston's property is worth
not less than $4,000. He has rendered
an assessment to the assessor and collector
of Travis county for this year of property to
the amount of 1874, 900 and upwards.
The election which took place in Connec-
ticut on the LIST inst, resulted in increased
majorities for the Black Republicans. This
is the reaction for which the Virginia Con-
vention is waiting.
DR.. D. W. Roberts, recently appointed
postmaster at Morgantown, by Lincoln, has
resigned in consequence of the dissatisfac-
ton of the citizens Of the place. He is q
Republican.
The State Convention of Texas has rati-
fed the Constitution of the Confederate
States with but two dissenting votes. and
adjourned sine die on the 25th without re-
ferring the matter to the people.
The outside of our paper is filled up with
long articles, but all Of them will amply re-
pay perusal. We would especially call the
attention of our readers to the extracts from
the speech of Hon. A. H. Stephens.
VIM. Russell, the farfamed correspondent
of the London Times, now in this country,
was startled, on arriving at Washington, to
learn the extent of the Southern revolution.
He thought it was nothing more than Q
broad riot" comparatively. He has gone
to Montgomery to gain correct information.
1t is rumored that Prof. Holcombe will
be a candidate for Congress in Mr.. Leakes
District. We hope not. Mr.. Leake is
true Democrat and an able and efficient rep
resentativc Mr.. HIS running would in
sure the election Of Wing Subm issionist.
The people Of Allegheny county recently
held an enthusiastic meeting in favor of i'm
mediate secession. WIN. Skcen, Esq. for
,nsrly strong Wing, spoke on the oeca-
sion, and advocated the policy Of immedi-
ate secession.
1t is said that Gen. Sam Houston is try
ing to raise an army Of $500 to 5000 in
Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee,
to resist the authority of the Confederate
States in Texas. It is believed that his ul-
terror object is toinvade old Mexico.
Our friend, Mr.. John Stafford, has aoat-
ing from his house top the flag of the Cons
federate Estates of North America" the
first that has been raised in this portion Of
the State. It is but the pioneer whose foot
steps will be followed by others as indica-
tive Of the feeling Of the people.
Hon HI. A: Edmundson has been strong
ly solicited to announce himself for re-elec-
ton to Congress in the Botetourt District.
We hope Ire will at once assent, and can
vass his District thoroughly. We are a.
ware that Mr.. E. would by this step, make
considerable personal sacrifice, but this is a
time for patriotism to override every other
consideration.
We call the attention Of the proper au-
thorities to the condition of the street below
the Virginia Hotel, Leading to the Lunatic
Asylum For some distance it is perfect
mud hole, and if not improved may be the
cause of serious injury to some of our citi-
zens passing on horseback or in buggies -
We deem it only necessary to direct atten-
ton to the matter at this tina. It should
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