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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
The Flight OF E4iaacolsa.

Never, in the history of this or any other
civilized country, has there been exhibited
such craven and dastardly cow:raice as that
shown by the President elect Of the United
States in his midnight escapade from Harris
burg to Washington city. The deep crimi-
nality of.the act is found in the fact that his
family we're left to be the victims of the
plot devised for his destruction, for they
travelled at the appointed time and in the Sc
lected cars in which he. was to proceed on his
journey. While there was really no dan
ger and no plot for the interference with his
peaceful transit to Washington, yet his
guilty conscience made him believe there
was, and hence in disguise and by stealth
he made his passage to the Federal Capital,
leaving his wife and children and his
friends to fall heirs to the schemes of death
his fancy had Matched.
This disgraceful fight of Lincoln, added
to the military occupation of Washington
city, upon pretext as fimsy and baseless
as that which Influenced the President e.
lect, will do more to huniliate our national
character; to destroy the hopes of those who
are struggling for freedom in the old world;
and make us a by-word and reproach to the
despots of the oriental continent, than all
other agencies combined. Paris, in the
bloody days of the Reign of Terror, never
presented more repulsive and humil-
iating scene. We look in vain through
the annals of revolutions that have torn in
fragments and drepched in blood the gov
ernments of the old world, for more COM
plete and significant dread Of the people,
than is displayed in the scenes that are be-
ing enacted at Washington city. Oh, Lib
erty, in thy name what crimes are commit
ted
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
PrACeDf and Practice.

A great deal was said during the cam
vass for the State Convention about tares.
Especially was Mr.. Stuart pathetic and elo-
quent upon this prolific theme, and lead the
people to believe that his election would
save them from any unnecessary burdens in
this respect. Mr.. Stuart is member Of
both the Convention and the State Senate,
and is receiving eight dollars q day for do
ing nothing! The Legislature has nothing
to do, and the Convention will do nothing.
Both bodies should at once adjourn, and
save the people the expense Of four thousand
dollars daily, yet there is no prospect Of
either of them being guilty Of SO wise a
movement. The people have to meet this
heavy outlay in the assessments on their
lands and property Instead of Mr.. Stuart
working to ward off this accumulation of ex-
pense by exerting himself to effect an ad-
journment, he is scheming for the interest
of his party, at the same time he is
receiving eight dollars day as Senator and
Delegate This shows his regard for the
interests Of the tax payers, and is signif-
cant commentary on his sensation card to
his constituents. The course he is pursu-
ing will not only increase the taxes, but, il
persisted in, will bring on civil war-the
very results which he claimed his election
would Illustrate There is vast difference
between precept and practice.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
The Main Question.

The gist and marrow Of the question that
now threatens to plunge our country into
civil war, will be settled in very short
time. It is whether the doctrine of coer.
cion or secession is to be recognized by Lin
coins administration. Of necessity this
point will have to be adjusted by Lincoln
and his Cabinet Immediately after they are
installed in office. If Mr.. Mr.. Lincoln at
tcmpts to collect the revenue or to rein
force the forts in the seeded States, that
will be a tangible evidence Of a purpose to
coerce. If not, then the doctrine of seces-
sion will have to be recognized, whether as
an abstract question or as matter OF poll
CIV, is of little moment. Theories in regard
to this question effect only the past. At
present it is practical issue which must
be decided promptly and at once. We can
scarcely believe that Mr.. Lincoln will be SO
reckless of the happiness Of thirty millions
of people as to attempt to carry out the IN
tissations he has Swallowed forth of his views
on this subject. We will see, however, in
a very few days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
The convention.

The sluggish progress Of the State Con-
|'ventien ia reaching the object for which it
was called, is bringing down upon the de-
voted heads of the members Of that body
curses both loud and deep from deceived
and outraged constituency. Jnsession now
two weeks, and yet not one step taken to-
wards the end Contemplated by the origina-
tors Of the movement, that Of placing Vir-
ginia in decided position ia the presen.
crisis. They are now spending daily be-
tween 81 800 and 81, 900 of Che people $
money doing nothing. It was not expected
that the Convention would sit longer than
ten days at farthest, before it would either
lay down an ultimatum and fix time for
compliance with 1t, or adjourn at once with
out doing anything. We are satisfied from
the material of which the body is composed
that they will do nothing, AID therefore, as
honorable men, it is their duty to adjourn
at once, and relieve the people of the bur-
den of the expenses which daily accumulate
during its sessions. A majority of rcsurrec-
ted political hacks, whom the people have
time and again consigned to the shades Of
private life, have control Of the Convention
Unused to such distinction and bewidered
by the giddy height to which they have
been elevated, they are totaliy alta loss what
to do. Entertaining ct heart criminal sub
mission to insult and wrong-a seni-sym-
pathy with the incoming Administrations
traditional, inbred and embittered hatred Of
Democracy-we cannot expect nything
more from them than to pass BY in silence
the stupendous events that are crowding
upon us and shaking the nation to pieces,
and their labors and energies to be directed
to the consolidation of party, whose para
mount object viii be to defeat the Democracy
and inaugurate the ascendcncy Of Federal
ism and semi-republicanisrn in Virginia.
Look at the leading spirits of the Conveu-
ton. Janney, Scott, Goggin, Flournog
Summers. Stuart, Southall, Moore, and 9th
ers upon whoa the people heretofore, when
free from excitement and the influence of
panic, have set their seal Of coademna-
ton, are directing its deliberations. What
care they for the character and policy
f,the federal administration, SO they can
be placed in control Of the political fortunes
of Virginiaf fn this correction, we call
attention to letter written ia Richmond
for the New York Tribene, and which We
re-publish to-day. It will there be seen
what is the impression created IN the repub-
lican ranks by the result in Virginia anal
the action of the Convention thus far. We
boldly proclaim it, that the policy of that
body, if persistedin in, will bring on civil war
and breach this land in brothers blood.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

We call the attention Of our readers gene
rally, and especially that of our Town Coun-
Gil, to the advertisement of Mr.. r. Heavy.
The pavement Mr.. K could lay on our
streets would be the cheapest in the end
that could be procured. Althoug the price
would be probably double of that for brick
walk, yet the slate would last ten times as
long. The sidewalks of Charlottesville are
being paved with this Material. Now that
winter has broken. We hope the street COM
mlssloners will turn their attention to the
work before them, and not forget to give
Mr. keavys propositions contained in his
advertisement a respectful consideration.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
Peace Conference.

The Peace Conference at Washing ron have
adopted the substitute Of Mr.. Franklin en-
tire, ore section Of which was adopted last
week. It guarantees free soil North Of 50
80, ard slave territory where slavery now
exists South of that line. Where it does
not exist, the question is to be left open br
the adoption CT the people who form the
State. Territory is not to be acc ulred ez
cept BY vote of four Gfths Of the Senate
Congress shall provide fer the rer1enera-
ton Of master where the arrest Of his slave
is prevented by mobs interfering with the
IT. S. officers, whose duty it is to capture
him. 1t prohibits the passage of laws null
lifying the fugitive slave law, and forever
prohibits" the African slave trade,
We shall publish the report in fall in our
next Issue
The Baltimore Suns correspondent says !:
The States that votcd for the the first secs
ton were Rhode Island, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania. Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee,
Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois. Che States
that voted against it were Maine, N Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connect
cut, Virginia, North Carolina and Iowa. =
The delegations that did not vote were from
Kansas, New York, Missouri and Indiana.
Ex-Prcsident Tyler, as President of the
Conference, laid the action Of the Conven-
ton before the Speaker Of the House of
Representatives, to be by him submitted to
Congress.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

On Friday, three New York vessels at
Savannah, belonging to citizens of New
York, were seized aud ordered to be detain-
ed until the New York police deliver up
arms, designated for Georgia, seized ia
transit1 One Of the vessels seized, the
bark Adju>ter, has MAE hundred bales of
cotton on board belonging to British sub
jieot, and the owner~hus gone to Washing
ton tie lay tie matter before Lord lyons -
The captain Of the vessel had catered his
protest against the seizure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
5. Med. nzoore, OF Eeocssbrzdge.

S. NEcD. Moore OF EsGclklseiGge.
It seems that the gentleman whose name
heads this article is determined to makehim-
self conspicuous in tie State Convention.
even if he has to do SO at the expense of his
loyalty to the section Of his home and birth.
It will be perceived by the proceedings of
the Convention that he offered series of
resolutions on the 25th, and accompanied
them by an embittered TRADE of abuse Of the
Southern States. The resolutions themselves
are absurdities, inasmuch as they hhve no
application to any present or prospective
condition of things, and are only of impor-
lance 60 far as they furnish the evidence,
however 1imsy and far-fetched, Of an ex-
cuse for their mover to vent his pent up feel
ings Of hostility to the South. Mr.. Moore
has certainly succeeded in giving himsel
notoriety with suddenness and signiican-
cy which alone can be accomplished by re-
maskably superior genius, or ridiculoasly
eccentric ignorance and stupidity. Difference
for the intelligence of our readers forbids
that we should decide in which category Mr..
Moore properly belongs.
Mr.. Moore's speech was the subject Of
general and almost universal execration in
Richmond. The night after its delivery
over 2.00o people formed in procession,
headed by bands of music, and proceeding
to the Hotel where Mr.. n had his rooms,
gave him three groans. 1t was their de-
termination, we learn, to barn aim in efigy,
but through the intcrposition Of Q. Jennings
Wise and Others, they were induced to de-
sist from this manifestation Of their displeas-
ure There never has been shown more in
intense indignation in the State on any oc-
casion than that exhibited by the people Of
Richmond in this instance.
We are very sure, Mr.. Moore has mis-
represented his constituents most mate. tally
in tie position he has assumed. The PEG
pie of Rockbrdge are loyal to the Soath
and will not, we believe, endorse the rep
rehensible remarks Of their delegate on the
occasion Of his presenting his absard, illog
ical and impoltic resolutions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The following "Act of Congress" has
been sent from Montgomery, by mail, to
the several Collectors of Customs
BE it enacted by the Confederate S;atcs
of America, That the following articles
shall be exempt from duty, and admitted
free into the said States, to wit: Bacon.
pork, hams, lard, beef, fish of all kinds.
wheat, and -four Of all other grsips, Indian
corn aud meal barley aud barley four oats
and oat meal, gunpowder and ali the mate.
rails of which it is made, lead in all forms.
arms of every description, and munitions
of war aud military accoutrements, percus-
sion caps, and living animals of ail kinds
also all agricultural products in their natu.
raj state.
Section 2-Thas all Goods, Wares and
Merchandise imported FROM any one of the
United States of America. not being now a
member Of this Coufederaoy Or before the
fourth day CT March next, (Which may have
been bona fde purchased heretofore) OF
within ten days after the passage Of this
Act, shall be exempt and free from duty
Section g. That the State of Texas ba
and is hereby exempted from the opera,ion
of the Tariff laws therefore passed or adopt
ed by this Congress.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
4 EsssDEcEnsss Gssnrssr.fer

A suspicious looking man named GRECO
DRY, hailing from Charlottesville, and pro-
Tossing to be tailor by trade, had been
loafng about the bar-roonls aud public pla-
ces Of Stanton for several weeks previous
to Wednesday last. On Tuesday he was
sitting in the Court house by Capt. J. N.
Clarke, of Bath, when he asked that gen
tleman for chew Of tobacco, which was
given him. A few moments afterwards
Capt. Clarke missed his pocket book, con-
tanning about 5000 lie communicated the
fact to friend, and the circumstance OF
giving the tobacco, when the gentleman to
whom he was talking remarked THAT man
(Gregory) has your money. Put the po-
lice on his track" Sergeant Stevenson and
his deputy, Jno. Kurtz, were informed Of
the facts, and instantly laid their plans to
detect the thief The fellow seeing that he
was suspected and watched, slipped into
one of the out-houses about the Virginia
Hotel stables, where ne secreted the pocket
book and its contents. The police, stick
ing to him closer than brother, followed
him through his devious windings, and
found the pocket book tucked under the
laths, where the plastering had been knock
Ell off, Gregory did not even have chance
to open it. The money was all found safe.
He was permitted to leave Monday morn
ing in the cars.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The War Department has received intel
igence that Gen. Twiggs surrendered to
the State of Texas all the government; mill
tary property in that Department. Gen.
Twiggs, it will be remembered, has resign
ed his commission in the United States ar
my, and accepted the command Of the milf
tary forces Of Georgia, from which State
he halls,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The collector of the port Of Charleston
gives official notice that all vessels from
States not members CT the Confederated
States of America. Except Tezas,4 will,
from asd after this date, be regarded IS FOR
eign vessels, and, as such, r.ust euter, clear,
pay fees, and comply with all the laws and
regulations ia force On the first of Novem-
Der last. All duties must be paid il gold
and silver.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

We publish in another column conmu-
nication from the New York Tribune writ
ten from Richmond City. The fact that the
Tribune has a correspondent attending the
Virginia Convention is strong evidence of
the deep interest felt by the Republicans in
the deliberations Of that body. The i'm
pl essions created by the character Of the
proceedings thus far and the antecedcnts of
majority of the members, are given in this
letter. While the inference drawn may be
too harsh, and the judgment prom 0unced too
dogmatic. yet no careful observer can resist
the conclusion that there is much to encour-
age the belief expressed in the letter to
which We allude. We re-publish it to give
our readers an idea of what an outsider from
the purlieus Of Black Republicandom thinks
Of the Virginia Convention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Il is now generally conceded that Gree
ley's nese has been knocked out of joint in
the affections Of Lincoln, by Seward. Gree
ley foams and rants, and swears that when
he casts the vote Of Oregon again for Lin
eolu it will be after to-day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The Spectator publishes the substance of
the charges made against Gov. Floyd by a
committee of Black Republican enemies up
on er parte evidence, taken in the absence of
the person accused, but does not give to the
public the denial of the charges by Gov.
Floyd and his promise to acquit himself be-
fore legal tribunal of even suspicion of
any completely with the abstraction If In
dian Trust Bonds Why is this !? Has
party prejudice been substituted for sense
of justice and manly dealing with politi-
cal foe +?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Death Of Rev. II. 4. IasfaeEaaam
In another column we publish an appro-
pirate tribute to the memory of Rev. I. T
Castleman, who died at St. Josephs. Loui-
siana. on the 18th ult. The announcement
of his death panied many hearts in this com
munity, and especially is deep sympathy
felt for his bereaved family.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

There ere many conflicting ruinors about
the Cabinet of Lincoln. 1t is generally
conceded that only two are known to have
teen positively selected, viz: Seward and
Bates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

President Davis Cabinet will consist of
the following gentlemen:
Secretary of State-R Toombs, of Ga.
Secretary of War-L. P. Walker, of Ala.
Post NJ General-H L. Ulett, Of Miss.
Attorney General-J P Benjamin., of La.
Sec'y Of Treasury Memminger ,ofS. c.
1t is rumored that Senator Mallory, of
Florida, will be Secretary Of the Navy
Messrs. Abroman, Louisiana; NJ. J. Craw-
ford, Of Georgia, and John Forsythe, O.
Alabama, have been appointed commission
ers to Washington
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
The weather for the past few DAYS has

The weather for the past few days has
been delightful The balmy zephyrs Of
spring seem to have anticipated their APP
pointed season, and the blue bird and little
wren come forth to make assurance aoubly
sure" that the "winter is past" Some of
our citizens have already commenced ma
king garden. What painful contrast do
the calm blue sky, the delightful atmosphere
and the genial sun, present to the storms
and the throes that are tearing our political
system asunder, and breaking up the fair
est and best fabric of government the world
has ever seen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Judge Low. Of the Land Court, S. LOU
is, has decided that paper published IN
the interest Of a religious sect. il not news
paper, and that legal notices published 10
such journals are null and void.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The number of Office seekers now IN
Washington surpasses anything of the kind
ever known before. The great bulk Of them
are from the Western States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

It is said that the Hon. John Bell, of
Tennessee, has been rendered an appoint
nent 10 the Cabinet of Mr. Lincoln. He
is now in Washington, and has been closet
ed with the President elect.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The latest intelligence from Arkansas
informs Us that the sabmissionists in that
State have been defeated, and that the Con-
vention will be composed of a majority of
sccessionists Ii this be true, seven States
will shortly be embraced within the juris-
diction Of the "Ccnfederated States ofNorth
America
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Congress has passed bill disseminating
the mail service in the seeded States. II
will now 60 to the President for his sigma
suro It seems to US that this is virtually
recognizing the secession of those States,
and that they do net longer constitute part
of the Union.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

The Charleston Mercury denounces as
false the assertion that the authorities of
South Carolina had levied forced loans on
the property of some of the wealthy iuhabi-
ants Of the State
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

It is reported that MIR Lincoln, a few
days ago, remarked that he was just become
ing aware OF tie extent Of the discordance
between the North and South, and that he
should address himself seriously to the best
means Ct restoring harmony. 1t is time
the scales were falling from lis eyes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2l.--Ths Senate in
executive session to-day refused to corGraa
Mr. Blacks nomination as an Associate
Justice Ct tbs Suprems Court. !,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

It is noticeable fact tina, the Spectator.
although it announced the arri 7al of Lin
coin at Washington, never informed its
readers as to the disgraceful manner in
which be made his fight from Harrisburg
Straws show which way the wind blows.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Hon Horatio King, now Postmaster
General entered the Departmentover which
he now pres;des when twenty Ave or six
years Of age, with an appointment as copy
ing clerk and salary of 1000 per an
mum. He was called to the First Assist
ant Postmaster Generalship On the death Of
Gen. Hobbie Htis a singular circumstance
that he began his pubfccareer as conductor
of uewspaper.at Paris, Me-, having Hon.
Hannibal Hanilin, now Vice President
elect, as his partner 10 the business.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Hon. R. A. Pryor, on the Goth, aeliv-
cred powerful and eloquent speech against
Stanton's force bill
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

President Davis, Of the Confederated
States, has arrived at Charleston, South
Carolina. The announcement Of his arri
val was connected in Washington with t'ld
purpose of ar immediate attack on Fort
Sumter, but assurances were given that bis
mission was Of a peaceful character, aud
that the fort will not be attacked until after
Mr. I4incoln's inauguration, and not Their
unless the poliey Of coercion is distinctly a
vowed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

Fir. D. D. Kelley, Of Boston, at meet.
ing Of the working men of that city recent
", SAID that he had s<travelled through
thirteen Of tire Southern States and seen the
operation of the institution of Slavery He
believed that q black child had never been
seen crying for bread, and that the Slaves
as class of people, we're happier than any
other class in the Country. Their souls and
bodies were both taken ca of better than
those of the free whites of the North
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01

See seed advertisement Of P e. Trout,
Druggist.
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1861-06-26
I'D Farmers.

Dec. g. 80.