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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
The Test Vote

The best test furnished by the recent election
of the comparative strength of the Union men
and secessionists consists in the vote for and a.
gainst referring-the Union men, as general
thing. voting for referring, and the secessionists
voting against referring We are not enabled
vet to state by what majority the Union senti-
mept prevailed as shown by this test, but it is
not less, we suppose, than forty thousand. The
result of that election was as surprising as it was
gratifying to us. We did not anticipate such a
glorious victory. .ri
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

An officer belonging to the garrison of For
tress Monroe sends the Richmond Wing the fol-
lowing denial of the sensation despatch, tina,
preparations were making for the purpose of in
timdating, coercing, subjugating Virginia =
THE statement going the rounds of the newspa.
pers that this post is being put in complete ar
mament for the purpose of Inenacing Virginia
has no Foundation Dh0teoer There is no COM
munity in the country, outside the Old Domin.
ion, possessing warmer regard for her people
than is to be found within the walls of this for.
tltlcation, and therefore less disposed to dc
anght against their rights as freemen.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
UExtremes Meet.o

A correspondent of the Baltimore American
writing from Morgantown, Va, says that GAO
votes were cast in that place, with 639 for refer
ring, and against referring, and that the vote
against referring was given by ssyouth who
voted for Lincoln for President" That cores
pondent adds: ssThus you see how abolitionists
and fire-eaters go together for disunion. Ex-
tremes meet''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

The friends of restoration of the Union have
to contend against the extreme politicians at the
North and the South-those who obtained place
and power by advocating Anti Slavery doctrines
at the North, and Disunion at the South. Their
all depends upon being sustained in their pres
ent positions. Hence they fight hard. Put
them out of the way, and there would be much
better chance for speedy adjustment of diff
culties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Result i'm Rnckhridpe.

The Union candidates were triumphantly cleo
ted in Rockbridge. The Union candidates were
Saml. Mcdowell Moore and James Dorman-the
secession candidates, Judge Brockenbrougb and
C. c. Baldwin. The vote was as follows: Dor
man 1875, Moore 1874, Brockenbrough 282, Bal
dwin rs. Majority in favor of reference, 1903.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Monarchy Contemplated.

Some persons in the seeded States favor the
establishment of Constitutional Monarchy.
The Augusta Chronicle" of Georgia, asks
what kind of Government should be substituted
for the present, and answers by saying that, as
to the present generation, sit seems their only
resort must be Constitutional Mondrchy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Result in Rockingbam.

The Union candidates, Messrs. A. S. Gray,
John F. Lewis and Saml. Cofman were elected
by overwhelming majorities. The votes for the
different candidates were as follows: Coffman
1888, Gray POSI-, Lewis 1899, Woodson 1l2O'
Newman 7O5, Liggett SOB. For Reference 24ss.
Against reference 693.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Good News.

The peace conference at Washington city is
working tremendously with fine prospect of an
agreement upon compromise based upon the
Orittenden and Border State resolutions. The
rainbow of peace will soon, we hope. span the
political sky, and all the dark clouds which low
cred DER our land be in the deep bosom of the o.
eaan hnried
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Surveyors instrument.

We have heretofore called the attention of the
public generally, and that of Engineers and Sur
veyors more particularly, to the excellent in
strument invented and patented by Col. J. M.
Lilley, of this place. This Instrument needs
only to be seen and it's uses understood to have
it brought into general use. It has excited the
admiration of all the best mathematicians to
whom it has been shown, and they have recon.
mended it in the highest terms. This Instru-
ment has been adopted at the U. S. Military A
cademy at West Point, at the University of Va.
at Hampden Sidney College, at Kenyon College
in Ohio, and others. The best Engineers and
Surveyors are now using it. The Chief Engi
neer of the Croton Aqueduct in New York city
has one in use. Capt. Robt. D. Lilley, on the
9th day of last month, exhibited this instrument
in the General Assembly of North Carolina, and
so well pleased were the members of that body
with it, that they unanimously adopted the fol
lowing resolution:
ssResolved, That we recommend to Engineers
and Surveyors, the improved instrument fol
surveying and calculating areas,' of Col. Jas. M
Lilley, of Staunton, Virginia, as we'll calculated
to accomplish the purposes for which it is de-
signed, with facility and accuracy, it combines
the advantages of the Theodolite Level and
Compass, besides possessing combination Of
useful points not found in any of those instru-
ments. We would also recommend it to College.
and Schools, as admirably adapted for practicine
classes in the practical application of the princi
Piles of Mathematics.
As this is one of the most useful instruments
ever invented and manufactured we have nc
doubt that it will soon be introduced into all The
schools where mathematics is taught, and will
ere long be found in the possession of every Sur
veyor and Engineer. Capt. Robt. D. Lilley il
now Introducing it, and giving instructions as t.
its various uses in some of the more Southern
States. We commend him as well as the Instru
ment to the favorable reception of the Southern
people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

T Mr.. B. F. Niche, son of Thomas J
Niche, Esq, Of this place, died in Harrsonburg
on Friday last, and was buried here on Sunday
We sympathize with the deeply afflicted parents
and other relatives in their sore affection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Letter from Judge Douglas.

en- A. Douglas to gentleman in Petersburg:
''WAsHNeroN, Jan. 81, 1861.
Me- Dear SIR: I have only time in reply tc
your enquiry, to say that there is hope Of preser
cling peace and the Union. All depends on the
action of Virginia and the Border States. Il
they remain in the Union and aid in fair and
just settlement, the Union may be preserved
But if they secede under the fatal delusi on of q
reconstruction, fear that all is lost. Save Vir-
ginia and we will save the Union.
Very truly yours,
s. A. DoUGLAsn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

az Mr. Jordan, of the firm of Jordan & Pey-
ton, proprietors of the Virginia HOTEL" in this
place, has sold bis interest to Mr. Thos B. Pey-
ton, brother of VIM. Peyton, who has owned
for sometime an Interest in that valuable prop
erty. We believe that it is the intention of Mr..
Jordan to return to the county of Rockbridge.-
We are sorry to lose such good citizen and es-
Unable gentleman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

The action of Virginia should have but one
effect at the North-and that is to increase the
feeling among the conservative men there, in IA
vor OF a settlement of existing difficulties, and
the exhibition of an earnest desire to have the
Union restored upon just terms-terms which
will guarantee to the States their rights and pro-
tect them from hostile or aggressive policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

10 Geo. W. Hull was elected a member of
the Convention from Highland, and Thomas Sit
lington from Allegheny and Bath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

eW For description of Stanton in 1896,
and several days Legislative and Congressional
proceedings, see first page.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

Perry Davis Vegetable Pain Killer l have
used with great success 10 my family, in cases of
colds aud coughs, and also had the happiness to
see my son Immediately relieved OF distressing
dysentery, and completely cured in few days.
WARD 9. COPELAND, Fall Riyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN BATH COUNTY. BY virtue
OF decree of the Circuit Court of Bath county,
dered at its October term, 1861 in which John Ora
ham, late Sheriff, &c. and Admir- of Nancy Lewis,
gainst Sylvanus A. Byrd Admir- of George B Rich.
ards, decd, and Allen R. Lacy against same defen-
dants shall, as Commissioner of the said Court pro-
coed to SELL to the highest bidder the premises on
Tuesday, ts 18th day of February, 1851, all the lands
belonging to the said George B. Richards estate af
ter ded1cting the widows DOVER, which has been as
signed to her by said Court This land lies about
mile west of the Courthouse. Immediately the road
leading from the Warm Springs to Huntersville, and
has fine water power upon it for machinery.
TERMS.-So much cash in hand as will pay the cost
OF the suit and expense sae and the balance in one
and good personal security and the title retained
ultimate security until the purchase money is paid.
A. G. CLEEK, Com'r., &c.
Jan. Is, 1861,-tds .,r-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

eW We have received several communica-
tons which we have been compelled to post
pone for want Of space.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

Among the prominent candidates defeated in
their aspirations for a seat in the Convention.
are ex-Secretary Floyd, and Hon. Willoughby
Newton, the distinguished secessionists per SO.
Mr.. Newton arrogates to himself the appella.
ton of retired philosopher" 1t seems that the
people have determined to keep the philosopher
retired
AS general thing very few of those who
have been recognized as the most prominent and
able advocates Of secession have been elected.
The friends of immediate secession in Vir-
GINA are astonished, themselves, at the popular
indications, thus far, against that measure
They had hoped to have carried the State, and
consequently expected that the State Convention
would have ordered Secession in two weeks
The disappointment istgreat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

W We would invite attention to the adver-
tisement of Thos. J. Burke & %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

Religions Notice.
The Rev. John Pinkerton will preach at the Angus.
ia Church, next Sabbath, 18th of February.
Feb. IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
NOTICED! NOTICE!I

A NEW ARTICLE.-A new patent selt-emp-
n tying Well Buckets with Windlass and fixtures
complete Receiver, for exhibition and SALE All
who have examined this article have pronounced it
the most complete they have ever seen. 1t must be
seen to be appreciated. In MANY cases it is much
better than any other means of drawing water. All
interested are invited to call and examine.
Staunton, Feb. 5, 1861. GEO. E. PRICE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

CAUTION
THIS is to notify the public that will not be res
i ponsible for any debt contract that my son,
Jas. H. Bailey, may make or contract for.
JNO. H. BAILEY,
Feb IL, 1861. Lynchburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

N . T e II
OUR accounts all drawn off to the LIST of Janu-
~ uary, 1861. Those knowing themselves indebt
ed to us, either by bond note account will please
come forward and make payment without delay.
TAYLOR H0GE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12
Jan. Is, 1S6l,-tds " - WIN >

POstpOnement. At
The above sale is postponed until 18th OF
MARCH-it being Court-day.
Feb. H. 1851 A. G.. CLEEK. Comm'r &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-12

OuGSlu0 OF The OnlO1 ana OeyOnu the HnltS OF It's
laws. Secondly-The secession Of State or
States, for the cause of oppression or wrong-if
the cause actually exists can never be rightfully
resisted by the other Statesmen can it give to
the States seeded from just cause of war, even
though they should be injured thereby. For
they should not have perpetrated the wrong.
Nor, Mr. Editor, can believe that the estab-
lishment of these principles would make oar
Union "a rope of sand" On the contrary, |
think every one must be satisfied that our pres
ent troubles have arisen out of the idea generally
prevailing at the North, that the Southern States
could be coerceG into submission to any wrong
the majority might perpetrate. But if the
Southern doctrine of State sovereignty were es
tabished everywhere-of the exclusive right of
every State to regulate its domestic affairs in IFS
own way, and to protect its citizens from outside
aggression even by Withdrawing from the Union.
If our Union were admitted to rest on the foun :
daton of brotherly love and mutual protection,
how could such conflicts of interest ever arise as
would endanger its perpetuitys What States,
recognising and seeking to carry out the only
just ends of Government, could ever madly with
draw herself from that perfect Union, that es
adjustment of Justice, that insurance of dOmes-
tic tranquility, that common defence of general
welfare and those blessings of liberty to our
selves and our posterity which the Federal Con-
stitution vas intended to providea We have
tried the ''iron bands" and are broken in pieces
Let us try the rope Of sand' awhile. am
persuaded, dreadful as this crisis is already, ter
rble as it threatens for the future that the estab
lishment beyond future question of the sover
eighty and equality of the States and their right
and duty to protect their respective citizens from
the aggressions either of the Federal Govern
ment or of their co-S'ates-th acknowledgment
that this Union is government OF consent and
love, not of force and fear will be worth the
Revolution to ourselves and our posterity.
o@@l THos. J. MIOHIE OF '61.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

Patapsco. The oyster business is still heavy
here. The process of opening and putting
them in cans is nasty one, calculated to
" make the gorge rise" when one under
stands it and attempts to dispose of the article
at the table The opening room is
very dirty, noisy place. 1t is filled with
filthy darkies, standing at tables, by no
means neat in their appearance, and peck
ing away at the shells, and when opened,
scooping out the oysters and tossing them in
to tin receptacles with their dirty fingers COW
cred with the mud and slime from the
shells. As the oyster season is almost or
quite over at home, l speak as / do Our
! readers who above" oysters, must try to
/ forget what tell them before oyster time
comes again. j. II. Mon.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15
TBRRE HAUTE. April 10, 1861.
STEWART HOUSE.

EDITORS JOURNAL Seating myself in
the cars this morning at your goodly city,
soon found myself being hurried along
very pleasantly, the iron horse snorting and
putting aud making all the noise possible
We were two hours behind time in arriving
at the Prairie City, thus losing connection
with the Chicago train, forcing me to lay
over until tomorrow morning. AS soon as
I found this out I commenced looking
around for some place to pass the evening,
when large bills sticking around, arrested
my attention, stating that Dick Thompson
would speak tonight on the political trou-
bles of the day. This was enough, so at early
candle light I repaired to the Hall, which
was soon crammed full, the recent war news
having excited the good people up this way
considerably. The orator soon made his
appearance and was greeted with rounds OF
applause. Curiosity was much excited as to
whether he would take a Republican or
a Democratic view of matters, good many
bets being made on each side. And after
patiently listening to him through a five
hours speech, think it would take Phila-
QeIpDla WyeT 10 Lell WHICH won. ne 6Oulu
never, never recognize secession, but at the
same time thought it of no use to keep the
forts. He had unbounded confidence in
Lincoln's integrity and disposition to main
tain peace, but at the same time was rather
afraid of the Republican party. Said he
would candidly confess if war did break
out, he hardly knows where he would be
| found, yet hoped if traitors did fire on and
insult the flag of our country, that Lincoln
would use all the means in his power to
resent the insult and maintain the honor
and integrity of the Union. The sentiment
of the audience was easily seen and told by
/ the loud cheering, whenever he spoke the
strongest for the Union, and his sentiment
/ seemed to be peaceably, if we can, forcibly
if we must. 1t is the first time I ever heard
the old Wing war horse and l will have to
confess, was somewhat disappointed in
the man, not but what he is a finished
orator, and held his audience, spell bound as
it were for half the night, but there was not
that depth of thought and connection be-
tween the different points he attempted to
make I looked for. If the audience he he'd
was a fair sample of Terre Haute crowd,
the Prairie City can certainly boast of as
good looking and orderly set of men and
women as any city of its size in the Union,
and the Stewart House a number one Hotel.
SPENCER COUNTY.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

SUDDEN DEATH-Capt. THOMAS SLOAN,
we'll known by our citizens, died yesterday
morning at o'clock, at the Washington
Hotel, from the effects of an aDoplectic
stroke. The day before, he was walking
about as usual. but complained of not feel
ing well. Between four and six o'clock in
the evening person near his room heard
groaning, aud on going to see what was the
matter, found the Captain lying on the floor,
where he had fallen in an apoplectic fit
He was unconscious, and remained so until
his death.
Captain S. was an old river man, and
commanded several boats while in that
business. He was kind hearted, sociable,
and attached to his friends. The funeral
will take place this afternoon from the resi-
dence of his son-in-law, Mr.. BAKER, near
the e. & G. r. r. depot
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15
The War News.

Since writing an article which appears in
another column, we have received consider
able Geographic intelligence, some of it of
the most improbable character. Such as it
is, however, we published yesterday in two
extras, and republish to-day. Our readers
can take it for what they deem it worth
Many of the circumstances detailed are most
absurd and inconsistent. We fear, however,
that the main fact of the surrender of Fort
Snmpter to the rebels, can be relied on. The
Nation has, in all probability suffered dis
aster which will weaken its power and low
er it materially in the estimation of other
nations
The Southern telegraph lines are COM
pletely under the control of the Secession
lists, who can at pleasure suppress facts dis
advantageous to themselves and color all
their statements to suit their own purposes.
Their dispatches ought to be received with
many grains Of allowance.
In d day or two reliable news will be re-
ceised by mail, express, or ocean steamer.
As the matter stands, while people will live
in fear of the worst, they may well doubt
the truth of the dispatches already received
Let Us hope for the best while we look fol
the worst. We cannot believe till we Enoag i
to he true, that the Government has suf
fere6 SO bad reverse as our dispatches thi
morning represent If so, that reverse vii
not be lasting, for the United States Gov
eminent cannot DO subverted in that way
The right must triumph eventually, an
the might and majesty Of the Federal Gov
eminent will be maintained at all hazard
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

B3S7 The news of the bombardment Of
Fort Sumter did not create that intense ex-
element that would naturally be expected.
OF course the sympathy was almost uni
veraally for Major Anderson,an while there
were but few who expressed the opinion
that he would be able to maintain his posi-
tion,yet all seemed to feel confident that the
gallant Major would stand by his country's
flag to the last. The news interfered ma
terialIy with business and groups of men
gathered on the corners to discuss the mo-
mentous intelligence that haG been convey
ed to them over the telegraph lines. It
was apparent however to any clear observer
that the minds of the business men were
prepared for any news that might come and
thai they preferred almost any disaster to
the terrible suspense under which they hA~~
been Iaboring for some months past. The
die is cast. The Confederate States have
attacked Government fort. They will
probably take it. But the end is not yet
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

Hea. We expected some telegraphic dis
patches yesterday afternoon and last night,
and were in readiness to put them in type
for this mornings issue, but no dispatches
came. We regret this disappointment, but
could not help it.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15
LOCAL NOTICES.

b~The present Administration are keep.
ing their own counsel with regard to what
MEASURES they intend to take to suppress
the present outbreak at Charleston.
Davidson is not so particular in taking
HIS MEASURES he takes them flor coats,
pants and vests) openly, above board, and
the result is always beneficial to he Gus
toners.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

sGs~ The loss to the people of the
West by the recent depreciation of Il
linois currency will be about 81, 500, 1000
The bulk of this will fall on the people of
Illinois, and we hope they will learn les
son to the effect to prevent hereafter the
establishment within their limits of any
more wildcat moneyed Institutions.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

CoAL.-The Bodiam Mines are again in
operation, and the Manager Mr.. Wymond)
informs US that he is prepared to supply Gus
toners as usual.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

The unsettled policy of LincoIn's Gov
ernment, and the delay in recognizing the
Confederate States, are producing innnmer-
able enabarrassments to the. commerce of
the two COnfederacies 1t is fortunate that
these enbarrassments fall all together upon
the people and trade Of the United States.-
\. o. Delta
The organ in ohief Of Louisiana Secession
lists here tells us that the Lincoln Govern
ment unsettled policy, and its delay in re-
cognizinR the Confederate States "are nro-
dHcing innumerable embarrassmeuts 10 the
commerce of the two Confederacieg y and in
the same breath it tells Us fortunately these
embarrassments fall altogether upon the
people and trade of the United States y
One would think that the editors brains
must have seceded.-LOuiSDiHe Journal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

E. & G. RAHRoAD.-We call attention
to change of time on this Road this morn
ing. The Mail Train leaves at 9 o'clock
instead of $50.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-15

STATE UNIvERsITY.-The Board of Trus-
tees OF the State niversity-consisting of
= portion OF the State oflicers-met yester-
day and appointed DR.. Maxwell, of Monroe.
Dir. Ferris, Of Henry, and DR.. Humphreys
Of st. Joseph, as Trustees of the institution
Some changes were made in the text books
used in the University, and some other bus
mess Of minor importance transacted.