Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-04-19
DIR. S. IN. MOMett.

quest that has been made of us, to announce
DR.. S. H Moffett of Rockingham, can
didate from this District for the Montgome-
ry Congress. En- doing SO, we trustlt will
sociate and friend to attest his appreciation
of the fitness Of DR.. AIofett for the posi-
ton to which he aspires. Although COM
raratively young he possesses varied ex-
l,perience in the political associations Of the
tday, and familiarity with current as well
as historical questions affecting the inter-
tests of government, which would do honor
to older heads
The political status of DR.. Mofett as in
dicated in his announcements, we believe,
a reflex of the will Of a vast minority ct
the people of This Congressional District.
1t may seem anomalous that he chooses
to announce himself candidate for the
Montgomery Congress" Toour mind it
is not, On thecontrary, it exhibits aegree
of foresight that admirably harmonizes
with the progression in the science of gov
/ eminent that is destined to distinguish the
Southern Confederacy. We think it clear
lily the outy OF the Virginia Convention
now in session to adopt and submit for the
ratification ofthe people on the 4th Thurs
day in May next, the Constitution of the
Confederate States That it will do so, we
can scarcely entcrtaina doubt. Having sepa
rated ourselves, Joreeer from the vulgar pow
ers which control the North il is but natural
that we link our fortunes with these whose
/ sympathies. interests, instincts aud institu-
tions harmoniEe with our own. One in
feeling and in sentiment, we should be uni
ted upon fraternal aud congenial basis,
which we find in the Constitution of the
Confederate States. TO the end that our des-
tiny may be the same.
Hence it is, we do not think Dr.. Moffett
has proposed any 'nonstrous idea, but oniy
given the evidence that he possesses the
faculty Of penetration, and the boldness to
proclaim his convictions.
We say this much, not designed as com
initial to DR.. Mofett's claims for the posi-
ton to which he aspires, bat e presentation
OF cur views on the ideas embraced ia the
terms Of his announcement
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The conflict that is now rocking to it,
fall the most powerful government on earth
must eventuate in the separation Of the one
section from the other and the estabiishmen,
lot two distinct nationalites When tha
glad period shall! arrive is still in the wom}
of time. From present indications. GRIN
visag'd war is not likely to smooth his wrin
kled fros,t for months. Il may be though
that fhe stern resolve Of an outraged
people Elay inspire consciousness Of gull
10 those who would cypress them, and sta,
their wicked and aiabol;cal crusade a'h.
significant lessons impressed by tie few con
tests which have taken place ought tayura
the Gaotlss and pandals of the North that a
free, intelligent aud brave people, fighting
for their rights, their homes and their Ere
sides, can neses ke conquered. With no
other impulse TO govern tben-no other aim
to guide them than appealing to their con-
bo,., ko1
a wall Of ere to those who would dare to poll
lutte the sacred precincts of their heritage.
We fear not the result, for
Thrice is be armed who hath his quar- rel just,
Ard he but naked though lock'd up III steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
Tile ladies Of Stanton and especially the
pupils of the different Female Institutes
here, have entwined their brows with glory
wreaths of evergreen, VII oh beautifully re-
fleet the fresh and buoyant courage Of their
hearts. For days they have been busily
engaged in making the uniforms OF the new
volunteer companies, scarcely permitting
twepty-f four hours to pass after the order
had been placed IN their hands, ere the full
uniform, neatly made, was presented to the
young soldier What touching evidence
Of the affection Of these fair daughters OF
Virginia and the South for the sammy cline
of their nativity. The sweet-heart capari-
sons her lover, aud with smile and rear
bids him go and dare aud do. and Men re-
turn for his reward i'll the gift Of the hand
that fashioned the badge Of his calling -
God bless the sweet girls, and God speed1
aud protect the brave boys.
To give an illustration of the spirit that
animates our people, since the order for
Lexington arms was received, Thos Shu-
mate, ESQ gentleman ct least 10 years
Of age. has been in his saddle ne-third of
two-days, and the other parts Of the time,
actively engaged on foot on business in
that connection Also bis son, w j Shn-
mate, Esq, has left every other business
to attend to the indirect calls of his State.
jacob Baylor, Esq. gentleman at
least 60, has slept neither night Or day,
but has been riding the county over in
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