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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

e. Several obituary notices are crowded
ont. They will appear in our next ISSUE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Con ference and Law Convention.

a. Conference and Lay Convention.
The annual meeting of the Baltimore Confer
ence and the Convention of Lay members assem-
bled in this place on last Wednesday. Both bod
les contain considerable number of men OF
talent, and the discussions in both have been
very interesting The Conference held it's ses-
sions in the NJ. E. Church, and the Convention
held its in the Baptist Church-both very com;
modious buildings. Both buildings have been
!. crowded to their utmost capacity by the hum
dreds of ladies and gentlemen who have been
deeply interested spectators of the proceedings
of both bodies We have not been able to at
tend the sessions of the Lay Convention, but un-
derstand that the discussions in that body have
been particularly interesting. So far as we have
been enabled to learn, we believe that both bod
les are nearly, if not absolutely, unanimous il
their opposition to the "new chapter" adopted
at Buffalo. The difference of opinion consists in
fixing the time of secession-one party advoca
ting immediate and absolute secession at tb
time, and the other advocating contingent Sc
cession to take place after sufficient time for re
dress has been given, and the redress demanded
has been refused or denied.
p. S. Since the above was written, the Lay
mems Convention has concluded its labors by th'
adoption of report, by the vote of 81 ayes tt
80 nays, which memorialzes the Bait. Confer
ence now in session to sunder its connexiol
with the General Conference, unless three
fourths of the several annual Conferences to b.
held prior to December 4th, 1861, shall unite il
q demand that the most thorough and satisfacto
~ redress shall be given, and shall instruct thei
delegates SO to vote as to secure the abrogatiol
of the 'sNew Chapter"-the ignoring of thu
whole subject of slavery in the discipline, and I
fair proportion OF the periodicals of the Church
We hope that the counsels of the Conference
may be so guided as TO rebound to the good ant
prosperity of the Church-that the cloud which
now lowers over it may be dispelled-that fron
the nettle, danger, the flower, safety, may b
plucked-that harmony and concord, peace an
amity may prevail over dissension and distrae
ton till
"Diseord, content from his fury to cease,
Reposes entranced on the pillows of peace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

4 TTENTION, COMPANY &c" OF !
~ THE 93rd REGIMENT!-You will pa a
rade at your usual place, Mint Spring, on Satur. M
day. the 9th day of April, 1851, at IL O'clock A. M
az JAMES R. PARIS, Capt.
March 10, 1S61.-3t. 0 az -se-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

The New Hampshire election, for State Off
GERS and Congressman, took place on Tuesday,
and resulted in the complete triumph of the Re-
publicaDs. They elect their State officers and
and congressman by increased msjorities This
result was fully expected.
Secretary of State Seward has informed the
Commissioners of the Confederated States that
the Government of the United States, ssfrom
motives of high public considerations declines
to receive them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Beware of Traps.

The secessionists are preparing their traps to
catch the Unon-loving Democrats. Under the
captivating and high sounding title of Estates
Rights they expect to delude the
Uunion loving Democrats into the snares Sc
cunningly set for them. The objects will not be
made known till they get as many as possible
committed by taking part in their meetings. A
snare cunningly baited will be set in this place
at our March Court and regular smash trap
set at Harrisonburg on Thursday, the 18th OF
April. Under the pretence of harmonizing the
party, they expect to get the mass of the Union
loving Democrats to walk into their secession
web. They will sing to them as sweety as the
spider to the fY-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
The Way to Save Money.

We know that our readers will be glad to learn
how to save money these hard times. The sub
scription year of the Spectator" will expire on
the 1st day Of May, and those who postpone
payment beyond that date will be charged $3.50,
whereas if they pay before that time, only $500
will be required. Those who wish to save the
sum of 30 cts. should pay between now and the
1st of May. 1t is not often that an opportunity
presents to save Is per cent. of debt, and il
should not be allowed to pass unembraced.-
Come forward, pay up and save fifty cents.
~ Copies of the Spectator containing the
proceedings both of Conference and Lay Conven
vention can be obtained at the Spectator Of
fce."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

The following resolution was offered by Mr..
Faucett and adopted:
ResolUed That in the event Of the adoption
by the Baltimore Conference of the plan of sep
aration agreed upon by this Convention, that
we, its delegates, will use our best efforts to se-
cure harmony and unity Of action in the whole
Conference, and that we will discountenance all
attempts to dismember stations, circuits or con-
gregatlons within the limits of said Conference.
An amendment to said resolution, that this
Convention will concur in any arrangement made
by said Conference was laid on the table.
On motion the thanks of this Convention were
rendered to the President and Secretary for the
able manner in which they discharged their re-
spective duties.
After prayer by Rev. Jno. s. Martin, the Con-
vention adjourned sine die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
FIFTH DAY.

STANTON March 18.
Religious service conducted by Rev. Thomas
Myers. A paper was presented by the Bishop
showing an increase in the number of students
at Dickinson College referred to the committee
Oh that college. The President of that College,
DR.. Johnson, was introduced, who gave hope
full account OF the prospects of that College, and
said it ought to be literally endowed. The con.
ference Tract Agent, B. Hough, presented his
Second Annual Report, which was referred tc
the committee on Tracts. Rev. I. II W. Mon
roe, chairman of the Joint Board of Stewards
asked for instructions from the conference with
regard to certain certificates presenting the claim.
of preachers. On motion of Mr.. Phelps the stew
ards were authorized to exercise their discretion
in the adjustment of the difficulties to which they
referred. Mr.. Hetrick refused to take the ordi-
nation vows in consequence of his opposition to
the new chapter.
The order of the day being taken mp, addresses
were delivered by Rev. G. W. Israel and Rev.
Mr.. Gibson The order of the day was ad-
journed till tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The con-
ference adjourned to meet at o'clock, p. M, to
consider the regular business of the conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

Said the spider to the fly,
IT'S the prettiest little parlor
That ever you did espy."
The foolish fly did ''walk in" and made din
ner for the fattering spider. Democrats opposed
to secession should keep clear of these so-caled
Democratic meetings. States Rights-D emoc-
racV' now means secession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

N. Wilson said that be wished to refer the
Conference to the new Chapter, and to some re
solutions OF the Black River Conference of last
year. Rev. S. S. Roszel read the Chapter and
resolutions.
N. Wilson said that he had confidence in his
brethren of the Baltimore Conference A mania
has seized the North. Many there denounce the
Bible, unless it teach the doctrine of abolition
ism. | complain
1. OF The doctrine of the New Chapter Its
doctrine and ours are antagonistic He thought
the circulation of the new Discipline in Virginia
contrary to law. We cannot fraternizs with a
body of men which holds it's sentiments.
O. OF the advice OF the new chapter. It is a
rod held IN terr0rem over our heads. They
want to tritter US away between two pressures.
until we are annihiated. am for separation.
because am an old time Methodist preacher.
8. Of the fact that our Literature is all against
US. l. is firing on Us all the time. Since 1874.
there has been no dividend from the Book Con
Germ. The border of the NJ E. church is allowed
no depository.
The church is too large. There is tendency to
corruption in large bodies. 1t is death to us to
forbear much longer. Separation in church will
even tend to arrest disruption in State.
A. Griffith desired to know whether brother
Wilson intended to hold us responsible for Black
Republican compromise resolutions.
Mr. Wilson said, (laughing) if men will mix
with thieves, they may expect to share the pen-
atty.
Mr.. Griffith said he repudiated the imputation
as false
Mr.. Wilson said, that in giving the Black Re-
publican compromise resolution be merely did
so to show the animus of the North.
The following questions were propounded to
the Bishop, and answered in writing
BY Mr.. ----.-ls there anything in the Dis
cipiine which presents barrier to the ordination
of travelling Shareholder
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Consultation of the New Confederacy.

i"Discord, content from his fury to cease, :.
Reposes entranced on the pillows of peace"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

The Convoptipn assembled at O'Clock, ant
was called to order by the Secretary, and Oh mo-
ton of Br. Gannt, adjourned to meet at7 O'Clock
p M ~ fiN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

has sundered the ecclesiastical relation which has
hitherto held together Church, and that the
Baltimore Annual Conference does not and cannot
longer recognize its connection with this Jurisdiction
I'd. RESOLVED, That the Baltimore Annual
Conference do assert that the said General Conferen
has, by its said action violated the lst restrictive rule
which declares the General Conference shall not re-
ycke alter or change our Articles of Religion
tablish any standard or rule OF Doctrine contrary
to our present existing and established standard of
doctrine and thereby has separated the Annu
al Conferences represented therein and concurrng in
said action from the Baltimore and other concur
ring Conferences and that the Baltimore and other
non-concurring Conferences, constitute the M H.
Church proper and may exercise all the rights, du-
ties and powers appertaining properly TO tner posi-
ton such
Sd, RESOLVED, That nevertheless, if in accor-
dance with the spirit of the foregoing three
fourths of the several Annual TO De neid
and injury done to the Baltimore and other border
Conferences shall unite in demand, that me most
thorough and satisfactory redress shall De given ana
shall instruct their delegates so to vote IN GENERAL
Conference: First, The abrogation of the New CHAP
ter Second, By ignoring the whole subject OF slavery
in the Discipline Third, That fair rToporuon OF
the periodicals of the Church be placed unuer Tue
charge and direction of said Conferences Inen, ana
not until then will reunite with them In tne oonos
of Church fellowship.
4 RESOLVES, That Committee be appointed
by this Convention, to present the process o'ngs
of the same, to the present session OF the Da''i
more Annual Conference, through such members
of the Conference as they may elect, ana that
they be instructed so to do, at the earliest prac
ticable moment, and that the Conference De re
quested to communicate the action had TO the
several Annual Conferences, and TO take, at the
proper time, such action as the position we oc-
cupy requires. TRUE copyl
J. A. MORGAN, Secretary.
a., ,,,o.;or tbo +bonIo NJ this Convention
were rendered to the citizens of Stanton for
their hospitality, and to the Pastor and trustees
of the Baptist Church for the use OF their mouse
also to the Directors of the Institution ior t.s
education OF the blind and deaf mutes ior 'iiel,
kind Invitation to visit their establishment aic
the Secretary directed to transmit copies Oh 'nese
resolutions.
On motion. a collection was taken up for the
benefit of the sexton of the Baptist Churcn.
The Chair appointed Bros. Chas. .. bakei,
Joel Mcpherson and John Berry committee
to present to the Baltimore Annual Conference
the proceedings Of this Convention.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
The Volunteers and the Elective Fran
Chise,

We give below the law authorizing our vol
unteers to vote at the general elections 1t
seems to be unqualified both as to State and
County officers.
IA Whenever any of the citizens of this
Commonwealth qualified as hereinbefore pro
vIded, shall be in any actual military service
in any detachment Of the militia or corps of
volunteers, under a reqnisitien from the Pres
dent of the United States or by the authority
of this Commonwealth, on the day of the gen
eral election, as aforesaid, such citizens NAV
exercise the right of suffrage at such place as
tnay be appointed by the commanding officer of
the troop or company to which they shall re-
SpectivCly belong, as fully as if they were pre-
sent at the usual place of election Proridcd,
That no member of any such troop or company
shall be permitted to vote at the place so APP
pointed, if at the time of such election he shall
be within ten miles of the place at which he
would be eutitled to vote, if not in service as
aforesaid
rs. The proceedings for conducting such
elections shall be, as far as practicable, in all
respects the same as are herein directed in the
case of general elections, except that the cap
tain or commanding officer of each company or
troop shall act as Judge, and that the first lieu.
tenant or officer second in command, shall act
as Inspector at such election, so far as shall
relate to such company or troop aud in case
of the neglect or refusal of such officers. or
either of them, to serve insuch capacity, the
officer or officers next in command, in such
company or troop, shall act as Judge or inspec-
tor as the case may be.
76. The officer authorized to perform the
duties of judge, shall administer the proper
oath or affirmation to the officer who shall act
as Inspector, and as soon as such officer shall
have been sworn or affirmed he shall admins
ter the proper oath or affirmation to the officer
whose duty it shall be to act as Judge and
such officer acting as judge shall appoint two
persons to act as clerks, aud shall administer
TO them the proper oaths or afirmations
II. The several officers authorized to conduct
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
THE WAR IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Friday, Sept. 20.
A gentleman named KING, who left a point
on the Missouri River, opposite Lexington,
Wednesday night, arrived this morning, reports
that severe fight took place on Tuesday for
the possession of three ferryboats which lay
at the levee. PRICES forces advanced on the
boats in two bodies, one from above and the
other from below the town, and after a very
sharp engagement they were repulsed. The
boats were not in fair range of Col NULL
CAMS guns, his Notifications Oeing so situated
rs to prevent him from commanding them
completely, and his force was too small to ad.
NIT of his making a sortie against Prices
overwhelming numbers but Mr.. KING says
he saw twelve wagon loads of killed and wound
ed rebels taken off after the fight He also
says Price assaulted Col MULLIGAN's fortifca-
tiOnS four or FIVE times on Wednesday, but
was repulSed each time with loss of between
800 and 400.
Reinforcements from the North, probably
under Gen. STURGrs, were expected to arrive
late on Wednesday ; but as PRICE had posses
sion of the ferry boats, they would not be able
to cross the river, and, of course, could be Of
little or no service to MULLIGAN. Mr. KINGS
account is quite incoherent, and entire reliance
is not placed in it here There is little qnes-
tion, however, that a battle has taken place,
but the details are yet unknown.
ST. LOUIS, Friday, Sept 20.
The following additional particulars in re,
ference to affairs at Lexington nave been as
certained. The first attack upon the fortlca.
tions is Saii to have been made on Thursday
of last week, but this is certainly mistake as
Gen Price did not leave Warrenburgh, forty
miles south of Lexington, until "Wednesday
night. The attack was probably made on
Monday, as previous adViceS, with abOutS 600
men. The engagement lasted two hours, when
the rebels were repulSed, with o loss of 100
killed, aud between 200 and 400 wonnded-
Our loss is reported at five killed and several
wounded The f0rtifcatious are situated at
the edge of the town, on bluff, overlooking
the river The works are of earth, seven feet
high twelve feet thick, with a ditch Of six
feet deep and twelve feet broad Surround
ing them is another and smaller work erected
inside, defended by ditch the whole capable
of holding 10, 600 troops.
The attack on "Wednesday was determined,
and lasted nearly all day.
The reinforcements from the North under
Gen. STURGIs probably number 5000 but
should they be unable to cross the river, which
is quite likely, the only aid they can render
will be to sweep with their artillery the points
occupied by the rebels. It is confidently hop
ed, however, that the six thousand troops that
left Jefferson City on Wednesday, by steamers,
will be able to land at or near Lexington, and
cut their way through the cnemy's forces and
join Col. MUIuGAN. 1t is said that MULuGAN
expressed confidence in being able to hold his
position against any force not more than ten
times greater than his.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

INDIAN ALLIES The ST. Louis papers re-
ceived yesterday coDGrm the fact hitherto tele,
graphed, (and till now scarcely believed, }
that some thirteen hundred Indian warriors
Camanches, Chickasaws, Seninoles and Creeks
have actually crossed the Arkansas river,
en-rout for Ben McCuloch's camp, to help
him carry on the war against the Union
This scheme of getting the iIndian tribe INTO
the conspiracy against the Union was set on
foot, we believe, by Gov Rector as early as
January laai.
He corresponded with some of the princi-
pal chiefs, making all manner of plausible mis-
representations as to their interests between the
North and the South, and earnestly called up
on them to be ready, when the secession blow
was struck through the South, to promptly
espouse the cause of the latter. This was
nearly four months before Arkansas seeded
The circumstance goes to show how elaborate
and thorough was the conspiracy against the
Union, and how reckless the plOtterS were in
regard to the mode of carrying on their pro
gramme
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26

such election, shall take the like oaths or afir.
nations, shall have the like powers, and they,
as well as other persons who may attend vote
or offer 10 vote, at such election shall be sub.
ieet to the like penalties and restrictions as are
declared or provided in this act, in the case Of
elections by the citizens at their usual place
Of election.
78 Within three days after such election,
the judges thereof shall respectively transmit,
through the nearest postoficP, a return there.
of, toghether with the tickets, tally lists and
lists of voters, to the prohonotary of the county
in which such electors would have voted. il
not in military service. And the said Judges
shall transmit another return Of such election
to the commanding officer of the regiment or
battalion, as the case may be, who shall make
general return under his hand and seal, OF
the votes Of all the companies or troops under
his command, aud shall transmit the same
through the nearest post-oflice to the secretary
of the Commonwealth.
79. II shall be the duty Of the prothonotary
OF the county, to whom such returns shall be
made, TO deliver to the return judges of the
same county, a copy certified nnder his hand
and SEAL OF the return of votes so transmitted
W hItu ul Ihc JhuBeS Oh Tue ELECTION III Tue
companies or troops aforesaid.
so. The return iudges of the proper county
or counties, in which the volunteers or militia
men aforesaid may have resided at the time of
being called into actual service. as aforesaid,
shall meet on the second Tuesday in Novem.
Der next after the election. And when two or
more counties are connected in the election the
meeting of the judges from each county shall
be postponed in such case until the Friday fol-
lowing the said second Tuesday in November
81. The return judges so met, shall include
in their enumeration the votes so returned, and
ihercnpon shall proceed in all respects in the
like manner as is provided in this act, in cases
where all the votes shall have been given at
the usual place of election.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-09-26
THE NEWS.

Oar latest news from Lexington reports the
surrender of Col. Mulligan. The intelligence.
however, is received with doubt both at Wash
iugton and st. Louis, and at the latter place
reenforccmcnts were still going forward on
Sunday. The report comes in a dispatch to
Chicago from Quincy, Illinois, where it was
brought by the mail agent of the Hannibal
aud St. Joseph Railroad, and is confirmed by
passengers on the same train. 1t was brought
to Hamilton, about 80 miles from Lexington,
by stage According to this statement Col.
Mulligan was compelled, at last, to yield to
superior numbers, after four days hard fight
ing--hs men having been, for the last two
days, without a drop of water. The report
of the loss on both sides is about the same as
previously received.
A part Of the story is that body OF 1000
Rebels had ncountered the Iowa Sd, and af-
terward fell into the hands of Gen Lane
The date of this battle is not given. 1t had
not, however, been heard of at jefferson City
on Friday dispatch Of that date to The
81. Louis Democrat reporting that Gen. Lane
had arrived at Lexington. But of the truth
of this statement there seems to have been no
positive knowledge in St Louis on Saturday.
On the whole, considering the roundabout
way il which the report of Mullgian's surren-
der comes, the fact that it is said to have
taken place early on Friday morning and that
no such information, in any other way, had
reached St. Louis on Sunday morning, there
is certainly room for hope that it is without
foundation We shall undoubtedly know the
truth in few days.
At Blue Mills Landing, on the Mississippi
place between 500 of the lst Iowa Regiment,
under Lieut. Col Scott, aud about 1000 Of
the Rebels. After an hours ightirg, Col
Scott retired slowly and in good order AT
terward Col Smiths command came to his
aid but night fell before the fighting could be
renewed when morning again came the enc
my had retired, and there was no one to strive
against In this engagement Lieut.. Scott lost
killed, 84 wounded, 6 missing.
From Kentucky We have a proclamation
from Gen. Robert Anderson calling on the
loyal citizens of the State to sustain and fight
for the Government The rebel Gen. Buck
ner has also issued a proclamation, wherein be
makes lying pretenses of aiding the State to
preserve a neutral position, and promising to
depart with his troops as soon as the National
forces leave. Private advices from tha State
speak of the spread ofthe Union feeling, and
say that the approach of Gen. Buckner has
aroused the Indignation of the people, who
are rushing to arms for the purpose of assist
| ing to drive the Rebels from their soil.
| A deserter from the Rebel army, Just ar
rived in Washington, says that Beauregard
has lS5, 900 men under him that they are
well fed, well shod, we'll clothed, that they are
regularly paid, and in excellent health and
spirits On the other hand, person described
as a most intelligent man, just from Manassas
states that the Rebel army is demOralized
/ that great numbers of them are leaving for
their homes in the Gulf States and that they