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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
A Word of Caution.

We would whisper word of caution into the
ears of all persons in this State favorable to the
preservation of the Union, and especially would
we whisper in the ears of the members OF the
Legislature. The great anxiety which has been
manifested for the call of State Convention
has not proceeded SO much from desire to
have our rights maintained and grievances re-
dressed an the Union as to secure the first essen
tial step to get Virginia out of the Union. The
Legislature can do all that the Convention could,
save and except to get Virginia out of the pres
ent Union-hence it is that we find all the dis
unionists warm advocates of the immediate call
of State Convention. They would have the
Legislature to call Convention as soon as pos
sible, and then they would have the Convention
to pass an ordinance of secession as soon as pos
sible. Senator Mason gives the key to the poll
cy of the disunionists of this State, in a letter
which he has quite recently written to a gentle
man in Winchester, in which he says that the
first act of the Legislature should be to call a
Convention, and the first act of the Convention
should be to resume all the sovereign power OF
the State by secession. Let the friends of the
Union beware of the acceptance of the Grecian
Horse, or else, like Troy, we will loose the pala
dunn of our safety, and the mournful epitaph
ssIlium .tuit' will be inscribed upon the tomb
of our buried liberties.
We are upon the brink of fearful precipice
end should slOok before we leap.o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Individual Action ContempIated.

The Richmond Enquirer" Of the 1st inst,
says that it would not be surprised if Virginia
should be precipitated into collision with the
Federal Government by individual action. The
expression of this opinion, when taken in con-
junction with the fact that the Enquirer" has
been, for some time, advising the policy, on the
part of Virginia, of selling and holding the Cap
itol by force of arms before the Inauguration of
Lincoln as President, furnishes very good
grounds for the belief that there is purpose on
foot, of which the Enquirer" is cognizant, to
involve the people of this State in war without
consulting their wishes, and in advance of any
authoritative State action. The course of South
Carolina, though reprehensible and in3efensible,
as it pays no respect to the wishes and interests
of other States is less wicked than such indi-
vidual action as is contemplated on the part of
the Enquirer" as that would be taken without
any color of authority, and the individuals par
ticipating in it would be guilty of treason.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08


Sunday week was busy day with the South
Oarolinians. On that day the Convention was
10 session, the q. S. Arsenal was taken, and ac-
tive work was being done all day at Fort Moul-
trie and Castle Pinkney.
Col. John Cunningham having been ordered
by Gov. Pickens to take command of the arsenal,
completed this order on Sunday, about half-past
one o'clocks At that hour Captain Humphreys
gave up the command to Colonel Cunningham.
The Federal flag was lowered after salute Of 80
guns, the State troops having been drawn up in
order, presenting arms. The Palmetto flag was
then attached, and run up with salute of one
gun for South Carolina. The arsenal is now in
command of Col. Cunningham, of the 18th regi-
|ment.
The Charleston Mercury of the next day, Mon
day, says: eee
All day Saturday and Sunday our gallant
troops were busy in the performance of the va
rious duties assigned them by the State. AT
Fort Moultrie we are glad to be able to state,
that matters are progressing swimmingly. The
most vigorous measures are on foot to remount
the dismantled guns, and every hour is working
wonders towards that end. At various exposed
points along the bay breastworks are being rap
idly erected. a aH sz
Sunday was no idle day for the garrisons. At
Castle Pinckney service was duly performed, but
the rest of the day was devoted to energetic &C
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Literary Messenger.

The eSouthern Literary Messenger" for the
month of January has been received. AS usual
the contents are very good. They are as fol-
lows 1.-The Union-its benefits and DANGERS
ooh! the Sweet South" by W. Gilmore Simms.;
sTom Hood as an Artist p "a view from Con-
ception )" popular Lectures on the various for
ces of NATTER" by NJ. Faraday; 1.-THE Storming
of Chapultepec )" "a story of Champagne" by
F. R. S.; s'In dreams thou still art mine; y The
story of a California Faro table," by the author
Of 'Black Diamonds" "Sonnet;" "A Literary
Peter Funk" by r. of Tennessee; Autumn
Leaves" by Iris; "Parson Squint," by Skitt who
has seen him; IA winter night among the hills, 2
by Henty T. Harris; ''Chacun son govt;
"Sonnet;" "Gothic Architecture and Natural
Religion" "Never in vain," by Howard Per-
rigo; "The Fine Arts :" Fashion Plate-eques-
TRAN habit" Editors Table," "Notices OF new
works." Published monthly-terms, $500 in
advance.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Governors of Missouri.

Gov. Stewart, in his valedictory address to the
Legislature of Missouri, deprecates the move
ment of South Carolina, denies the right of vol
untary secession, and records his unalterable de-
votion to the Union, SO long as it can be made
the protector of equal rights. He denies tie
right of South Carolina to lead in the remedy of
wrongs that she has not suffered. The inaugural
of Governor Jackson, his successor, sympathizes
with South Carolina, and urges the declaration
of a determination to stand by her sister States
recommending Southern Convention. He at
the same time admits that there is not disu-
nionist within the limits of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Alexandria Gazette.

With the beginning of this year the Alexan-
dria Gazette entered upon the sixty-second year
of its existence. Like an old man whose ener-
gies have not been relaxed and whose faculties
have not been impaired by age, time has but
served to increase its wisdom, and to mellow its
impulses into safe and patriotic conservatism
We consider the Gazette not only as one of the
best of our Virginia exchanges, but as the very
best. It's patriotic spirit and conservative tone,
as well as the ability and industry with which it
is conducted, recommend it to our cordial ap-
proval.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
The President Getting Rackbone.

The intelligence from Washington represents
Mr.. Buchanan as having assumed more deter
mined position towards South Carolina. He has
refused to recognize the South Carolina Com
missioners, has approved the conduct of Major
Anderson on the ground that he had evidence of
an intention to take possession of Fort Moultrie,
and has further announced firm determination
to collect the revenue and obtain possession of
the Government property now held by South
Carolina troops. He has also, in private con-
versation, avowed his purpose to use all the
powers of the Government to ensure the peace
able inauguration of Mr.. Lincoln at Washington
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Hon. Jno. P. Kennedy, of Maryland, has
written an able pamphlet, in which he advises
an understanding among all the slaveholding
States, opposed to immediate secession, to be eff
fected by means of a Convention of one or more
agents from each, appointed by their respective
Executives. Mediation and remonstrance with
extremists on both sides are to be attempted,
compromises based on moderate views to be pro-
posed, and in the event of all measures of this
sort failing, and the Union becoming dissolved
into its elements of separate States, he proposes
the formation of a central Confederacy, as the
form of political capitalization, most likely to
accord with the tastes ard interests of the bor-
der States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Highland Meeting.

We would call attention to the proceedings of
a meeting held in Highland county, published in
this paper. Highland is opposed to the call of
a Convention. The patriotic people of our
mountains have no idea of being pitched out of
the Union by Convention when they know it
would multiply the evils they suffer, and make
their condition thousand times worse than at
present They will keep their hands clean from
the foul faint of Disunion. They feel that
Eastern Virginia is willing to rush into war be-
cause she expects the brave people of the noun
tains to fight the battles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Hopeful News.

The sub Committee appointed by the caucus
of the members of Congress from the Border
States have agreed upon some important meas
ures of compromise. The unanimity OF the
Committee upon the conclusions which they
reached, as well as the fair and moderate nature
of the propositions themselves, are greatly prom
Using of good results. Ifthese measures are a.
dopted by the Border States and earnestly press
ed, we do not doubt they will prove satisfactory
to all but the ultraists of the two extremes. 1t
may be noted as an indication of the current of
events that Immediately upon this agreement
the Secessionists of the Mississippi and Alabama
delegations telegraphed home to hasten the
measures for dissolution. The Crittenden Com
promise is also gaining strength.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Methodists of Baltimore.

A meeting of the members of the M. E.
Church of Baltimore was held on Friday night
last. The object of the meeting was to secure
the expunging of the new chapter on slavery,
and to express their unalterable devotion to the
Union and the Constitution. The Rev. Henry
Slicer made powerful Union prayer, and ad-
dresses were delivered by John B. Sedenstrcker.
r. Stockett Mathews, and others, in opposition
to the Baltimore Conference separating itself
from the Church North
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
From Col. j. M. McCue.

We have received letter from our friendI
Col. j. M. McCue but too late for insertion 10
this issue. We are not surprised to 6nd that he
has become infected with the virus of disunion.
He has been for several months where he breath
ed the contagion in the atmosphere. We think
that the pure air of his own county would do him
good and restore him to his original political
health. Heis in favor of Convention, but we
have no doubt he will, in accordance with the
sentiments of his constituents, vote against it,
We hope so, at least.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

A large public meeting, presided over by the
Hon. Frederick Watts, was held at Carlisle, Pa,
on the 22nd ultimo, and strong conservative SEN
timents enunciated. Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted recognizing as binding upon all
the Constitution, as interpreted by the Supreme
Court; recognizing as a constitutional right the
existence of slavery in the South; declaring the
surrender of fugitive slaves to be duty under
an inviolable contract; and denying that seces-
sion is either natural right or constitutional
remedy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

THE CHARLESTON FoTTIFIoATIoNs.-An ''Engl-
neer Officer" gives the following statement Of
the distances of the forts from Charleston city
and from each other:
Fort Sumpter is three and thrse-eighths miles
from Charleston, one and one-eighth miles from
Fort Moultrie, three-quarters of mile to the
nearest land, one and three eighths miles to Fort
johnson, and two and fve-eighths miles to Cas-
tie Plnckney. The last named fort is one mile
from the town, and Fort johnson is two and
quarter miles from the town. These measure
ments are correct, being taken from the latest
surveys made by the United States Coast Survey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

MAJOR ANDERsoN.-We recently stated that
this gallant officer was stationed some time at
Trenton. Mr.. O. @. Haven, of that place. pub
fishes statement that Major AS father, cap
tain in the revolutionary army, bore conspicu-
Gus part in Washington's surprise of the Hes
SLAMS. Col. Rahl had been informed that he
would be surprised, and kept watch. Captain
Anderson attacked an outpost, killing six men.
Rail-, thinking this was the attack alluded to,
allowed his men to go to quarters, and spent the
night in a carouse. Being thus thrown off his
guard, Washington was enabled to effect the op-
Grafton which turned the tide of war.-NeaoarE
IN. ~ Aduer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

From Charleston we have the announcement
that the South Carolina authorities have taken
possession of the United States Arsenal and ap-
propriated the arms to their own use that the
United States revenue cutter Aiken has been a.
bandoned by her commander, and that the Capt
ain of the slave-shp Bonita, recently brought in
to Charleston in charge of prize-crew, has been
freed by mob. These demonstrations are said
to have weakened the sympathy for South Car
DINA existing in Washington, and given renew
ed force to the doubts whether she is fit leader
for the other Southern States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

AN APPEAL.-Ex-Go Governor Call, of Florida,
has published lengthy address to the people of
that State, Astounding in strong national views,
and replete with the sentiment of true patriot
ism. lie refers to the haste with which the
Legislature of Florida, within four days after its
late organization, passed an act calling Conven-
ton of delegates to assemble on the 3rd of Janu-
ary, for the avowed purpose of Seeding from
the Union, and adds the following emphatic
warnings
ity and under the halter, if you please, before
God and in the name of my country, proclaim,
that when the deed shall be done, it will be
treason-high treason against our Constitution
al Government"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

tits hopeful and cheering sign to see the
working men-than whom none are SO deeply
interested in the preservation of the Union, and
whose Influence is potential upon the councils of
the naton-lifting their voices in behalf of the
Union. At mass meeting Of workng-meD,
held at Louisville on Saturday night last, the
feeling eyinced by the speakers and hearers was
of the deepest, sternest and most solemn deter
mination to uphold the Union as long as hope
of its honorable preservation remains. The
meeting adjourned, after singing in chorus the
spirited song of 'The Red, White and Blue"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Fast Day.

Friday last was observed in this place as q
day of humiliation and prayer. Services were
held in all the Churches in the morning and a
Union prayer-meeting was held in the Lutheran
Church in the afternoon.
Prayer meetings will be held every day during
this week in the Presbyterian Session Room, at
o'clock p M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Rockingham Preparing.

A call, signed by number of names, has been
made upon the citizens of Rockingham to meet
on Monday, the 21st day of the present month,
court day. for the purpose of taking some &C
ton for the formation of new volunteer compa-
MES in the county, and for considering the best
method to be pursued for the uniforming of vol
unteers unable to provide for themselves, as to
also furnish with accoutrements, arms &C., vol
unteer companies already organized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
MARRIED.,

On the Sd inst, by Rev. J. Fl. Crawford, Mr. WV
81. GALE and Miss SARAH F. MoRGAN-all of Middle
brook.
On the evening OF the 21st ult., by Rev. ]. R.
Wheeler, Mr.. CHAPMAN BAGBY, and Miss THERESA
Humphreys, all of this place. 49, q k}ft 7
On the goth ult., by Rev. W. W. Trimble, Mr..
GEORGE w. DAY, and Miss MARY E. WHITE, daug hter
of Levi WHITEHALL of Rockbridge. =
By the Rev. Horatio Thompson. D. D., on the 9Th
inst, Mr.. SAMUEL Fl. DUNN of Lyncbblrg, to Miss
ELIZABETH A. WHITE, daughter of Levi White of
Rockbridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
The Charleston Convention.

This body was engaged on Wednesday, the
End inst, in perfecting plans for the organization
of Southern Confederacy. The dispatches
aration in and around Charleston, and the tender
to the Governor of large bodies of troops-ten
Thousand of whom, it is rather grandiloquently
asserted, are ready to march at a minutes
warning
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

The President accepted the resignation of Sec-
rotary Floyd very promptly and without the ex-
preston of single regret, and in a manner
which seemed to say, Il am glad you have re-
signed, and only wish that you had done SO long
since-your absence is much better than your
presence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

~ When we went to press last week it was
reported that large majority of the Alabama
State Convention were in favor of immediate
separate State action, but later intelligence furn
ishes the gratifying news that there is majority
of from 10 to 10 in favor of cooperation with
other Southern States.
P. S. Still later intelligence confirms the first
news, that majority are for immediate seces-
sion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
The True Position.

At the meeting of the members of Congress
from the border States, held at Wizards Hell a
few evenings since, we learn the Hon. John I.
Harris said he was one of those who ardently
desired a settlement OF the present difficulties
and the preservation of the Union. He appeal
ed to members to come forward and do their du-
ty to their country, to themselves, and to their
God; and thus preserve the Union and save the
the country from the horrors of civil war and
total destruction. He held that they could do
it, and they ought to do it, and that unless they
did, history and posteri:y would write them
down unwise and unpatriotic men.-Eoensn9
Star. WQs7in0t0n)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

FLORIDA STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The State Con-
vention re-assembed in Tallahassee on the morn
ing of the 9th inst, and elected Judge McGhee,
of Madison, permanent president The morning
session was consumed in perfecting the organize
ton.
At the afternoon session resolutions were Of
fered declaring the right of Florida to secede,
setting forth the cause of the exercise of that
right and the duty of the State to prepare for it.
A discussion ensued as to the policy of an i'm
mediate passage of the resolutions; finally, they
were made the special order for Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
FIorida Convention.

The State Convention of Florida met at ITALIA
hasa on Thursday, the 3rd inst Tt is stated
that the Convention will at once adopt resolu-
lions declaring the right and determination of
the State to secede, leaving the Ordinance of Sc
cession to be afterwards agreed upon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

N The STANTON SPECTATOR hav-
ing as large circulation as any paper
published in Western Virginia, has no
superior ia this section Of country as an
advertising medium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Mai. Anderson,s Position .

The accounts from Charleston, gathered from
private sources at Washington, state that Fort
Sumter is now besieged and Major Anderson's
communications entirely cut off. He has deter
mined to make no more applications tothe Pres
ident for reinforcements, but to defend the fort
to the last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

H A despatch from Leavenworth, Kansas
Territory, states that the United States troops
at that Station have been ordered by General
Scott to hold themselves in instant readiness to
proceed to Fort McHenry, Baltimore. These
troops are not to be sent South, as many wrongly
suppose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

PENNSYLVANIA LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislature
of Pennsylvania met on the LIST inst.
In the Senate series of resolutions were of
tered, declaring that Pennsylvania is willing to
pass laws necessary to redress the real grievances
OF any sister State, if they should be found to
exist; proclaiming an ardent desire to cultivate
friendly relations with sister States avowing ad-
hesion to the doctrines of Jackson's proclama-
ton against the South Carolina nullfers of 1882,
and resolving that the State will contribute men
and money, Unnecessary, for the preservation of
the Union ID
The resolutions were referred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

In his speech at Richmond, on Saturday night
week, Mr.. Chopper stated that in 1860 five
thousand slaves went South from Richmond o.
yer the Petersburg road, like number went on
the Tennessee road, and two thousand for all
other ways; and at one thousand dollars each.
twelve millions Of money came to Virginia from
the South-many think more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
South Carolina Commissioners.

The Commissioners from South Carolina left
Washington on Thursday last, much offended
with the President. According to one account,
the President returned their note without COM
that it was not proper communication TO make
to the President of the United States. The
Commissioners consider their treatment to be o
declaration of war against South Carolina.