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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29
Spectator ON Judge BrOcken-
brOugh.

It might have been expected that gen.
tleman occupying the position of Judge
Brookcnbrough, removed as he has been
from the theatre of political strife, and only
yielding to the urgent solicitations of his
State to serve her in a mission Of peace,
would be spared the gross and inelegant
criticism Of the Spectator Of the Goth. Being
called upon in complimentary manner by
number Of gentlemen and personal friends
of-all political opinions, he briefly stated the
result of the Peace Conference, and the.con-
illusions to which he had arrived from an
intimate association for four weeks with the
representative men of the North at Wash
ingtoE. This is made the occasion by the
Spectator ofone of the most discourteous
and uneouth attacks VIC kave ever seen lev
eled at the motives and honor Of & gentle-
man -ene, TOO, distinguished for his uni
versal urbanity Of manners and sensitive re-
gard for the opinions Of political friend and
foe. We pity the soul that cannot rise
above the influence of party prejudice, nor
accord to others higher motives of action
than party considerations.
1t is apparent that the Spectator would
be much gratifed to see Judge Broken
bropgh-a true Virginia gentleman, and
one Of the most eminent jurists Of the day,
resign his position Of Federal Judge and
guardian of the honor and rights of Vir-
GINA, to be superseded by some such Black
Republican n4inion as Caldwell, of Wheel
ling.
The Spectators effort to reflect unfa-
vorably upon the style ofJudge BIS speech,
is as unfortunate in its relation to the true
fact, as the beautiful illustration it uses
*'grim death to dead niger express
i've of the tastes and literature of the editor.
It was assented by all who were present,
save and except the reened and classical
editor aforesaid, that the manner of the
speech was as graceful and appropriate as
the matter was pertinent and entertaining.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Many people begin to think it is carrying
the joke little too far for the Convention
to hang on and hold over until the fall, at
an expense to the State of fifteen hundred
or two thousand dollars day, simply for
the purpose of organizing great Seward
Republican Union Party. Is there any
other business contemplated by the Conven-
ton? If not. it had better adjourn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

We notice iu the official list Of tie army
appointments of the President of the Con-
federate States, the names of the followine
Virginians W. e. Gill, Captain of Ar
tillery; lst Lieuts., Fitzhugh Lee, R. f.
Beckham; Captains of Infantry, G.. W.
Carr, E. j. Harvie, John Scott.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

It is stated that the Texan troops have
taken possession Of the Territory Of New
Mexico. 1t is believed, also, that the gov
eminent Of the Independent State of Texas
is now endeasoring to unite with the South
ern Confederacy the States of Sonora and
chihuahua, and the Territories of Arizona
and New Mexico. Manifest destiny is ma
king its mark.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

The revenue ofthe country is cut off; prop
erty Of every description has deprecated
one huadred per cent; banks suspended;
universal ruin and disaster upon us: yet
nobody is hurt nothing wrong"-it
is an artificial crisis" according to Mr..
Harris. We ask you, Mr., Harris, as a
personal friend and old acquaintance, do
you believe it? We ask you further. do
you not feel Inundated in the attitude you
occupy Of lending yourself to the Wings to
break up the Democratic party? Can three
thousand dollars year satisfy your con-
science and sense of honor in this fearful and
awful crisis in your country's history =?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Col. Baldwin has addressed the Conven-
ton, and us all his personal friends here
anticipated. made good specialize best,
1t is thought, on his Side Of The question -
None who knew him expected less. Cur
regret is that he occupies positionso tenn
porising and indecisive-sc illjudged and
injurious. The great necessity OF the crl-
sis-a necessity from which there is no safe
or honorable escapes utterly ignored BY
him in the idle pursuit of an impracticable
Idea. The question is not "Union." That
is irretrievably, hopelessiy broken up
No compromise of right-no palliation Of
wrong. or denunciation Of its resistance,
can restore it's fallen colcmns. Nor can
past glory reconcile to a future of degrade
ton. The only question is, where shall we
90? With the North or the South II
with the North, what are we to do with
our Negroes? Converted into pests and
vampires as they soon must be in such con-
nexion, they viii suck out the very life
blood Of the Commonwealth. And there
will be no help for US. The North would
gloat over our distresses, while the South,
in self-defenee, would be compelled to close
her doors against us. The ''irrepress'oie
conflict will then be Upon as with all 1T
horrors. Such mast inevitably be OCT CON
dition. And who will uotsay, give us war
give us anything, discrimination itself, rath
er than such a consuming life of degreda'
tion ard ruin.
Let us accept, then. at once, and without
delay, the sad alternative thus forced upor
us. Our Christian Churches are yielding
to the necessity; and if bonds SO sacred and
endearing are rent by it, how vain is the
hope that other ties, less hallowed, can hold
us together in peace.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

The Secessionists would willin gly see the
country involved in civil war.-Spectator.
Yea, rather than submit to tyranny and
oppression
Who would be a traitor knave,
Who wonld Ell towards grave,
Let him turn and fee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

We call attention to the advertisement of
Jos. T. Mitchell, Esq. The property Of
fered for sale is very valuable, especially
the negroes, who are young and likely
This property is part of the great Tuley
estate, for the heirs of which Mr. Mitchell
is acting.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Gen. Gilbert s. Meem is a candidate for
the State Senate in the Shenandoah Dis
trict
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

The Convention is still in session spend
ing THE peoples money at the rate of ST.
600 daily, and laying the foundation for
the most oppressive increase Of the taxes
upon lands, stock, &c. A few days ago
Mr.. Garlic offered the Peace Conference
report as substitute for the majority re-
port of the Convention, but it only received
four votes. Nothing is doing, nor is there
a prospect of doing anything, but making
speeches, each one of which costs the peo-
pie from $4,000 to $4,000 How can
Messrs. Baldwin, Baylor and Stuart face
their constituents if they longer support the
policy of increasing the taxes and bankrupt
ing the State. If Virginia submits to Black
Republicanism. she will have to repudiate
her debts in less than two years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Gen. James Watson Webb does not like
Turkey, and consequently Indignantly, and
with considerable nausea, declines the mis-
sion to the ''slck man" rendered by Lin
coin. Webb sneers at the idea of G. M
Clay and A. Burlingame being preferred
over him for first class missions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

The ''Union ladies' of Richmond have
presented John. s. Carlisle, Esq, member
of the Convention from Harrison county, a
beautiful gold watch and Chain, as an evil
dence of their appreciation of his recent u
MON speech in the Convention.
The astuteness of the Spectator is remark
able. A vote against Reference, he says,
indicated distrust Of the people. II a ma
jority had so voted, Mrs. Darlington would
conclude the people were afraid to trust
themselves.
They seem to be pleased Whenever the
prospects indicate coercion and civil war 49,
Spectator.
As much, perhaps, as Submissionists are
disgruntled by them-they would Re fatal
to the a,e,o party.
The Suhmissionists Of the Convention
complain Of the ''out side pressure" This
is a good sign. Let tie people press on
AS evidence Of the nationality Of the De-
moosatie party, when it was dissolved, the
dissolution Of the Union followed. .@
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Hons. r. A. Pryor and Shelton +. Leakc
are announced for reelection to Congress
in their Districts. Hon. i. McMullen is
announced in the Abingdon District. G..
+. Collier, ESD, the able representative in
the Legislature from Petersburg, is also a
candidate for reelection.
The Spectator preferred the minority re-
port of Col. Baldwin. s'The majority re-
port Git says has an lawful squirting to-
wards the recognition of the policy of seces-
SION" What will it say now? Baldwin
abandons his own, and takes the majority
report
The distinguished services Of the Specta.
tor entities it to motto, expressive of its
principles. We will give it one:
"Patient acquiescence under sectional
oppression is LOYALTY to the "UNIoN" Re-
sistance is TREASON to the Constitution -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Mr.. Bennett, one Of the financial officers
of the State, has already called for an in
crease of 20 cents in the one hundred dol
lars on the present rate of taxation. 1.-THE
policy of the submissionists is adopted, and
Virginia becomes part of the Northern
Confederacy, her negroes will be transport
ed South. This viii remove one source of
revenue, and then the taxes en- lands, &C.,
will be doubled! Think Of it, farmers.
Submission" or what is called "Unien,"
will drive four hundred millions of taxable
property out of the State, aud force your
farms and stock to bear the increase oftax>
es consequent thereupon. Do not be de-
ceived, people of Virginia! We must 60
with the South as against the North, and
the sooner we take our position the better.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

E. Mason, nephew of Senator Mason, has
been removed from a $1,000 clerkship at
Washington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

Our amiable and facetious neighbor of
the Spectator, having cut a most ludicrous
figure on his stills Of dignity and fallen fat
of his back, to the great amusement Of the
Juveniles, in his Interesting antics, has now
turned his attention to witnnd humor. We
admire the versatile genius of our fascina-
ting contemporary, and will afford him cv-
cry facility in our powerto attain notoriety,
if not responsibility, in his new enterprise.
We are exceedingly gratiGed with our pr
Gus advice relative to the fact that his le-
gitimate calling was not to play the part of
powdered dignity, and hence we feel under
some obligations to aid him in accomplish
ing success in the more attractive character
of wit and satirist. We confess to a feel
ing assimilative to disgust on observing his
first effort, under the caption Of ''new
kind Of oligarchy,' in the fact thathe man,
Tested such a perverse hostility both to a
knowledge of Murray's precepts and the
golden rule of Solomon. But he 'smust
live and learn" and we confidently expect,
ere many weeks have passed, to pruae him
up and trim him off in such manner as to
make him at least not offensive to eyes aud
Gears polite" We ask the public to bear
with his awkward and uncomely debut, prom
ising decided improvement in the person
mel ere we give hin, the finishing touch
If he should make himself ludicroEs. once
or twice, that will have to be tolerated, in
asmuch as his early training was somewhat
neglected. We shall endeavor to make him
as attractive as the raw material will allow,
which we admit is of an Indifferent charac-
ter. We notify the people to look out for
something very funny from our dearly be-
loved, amiable aud pious neighbor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-29

.
had been advanced by the gentleman from Abe
marie, that the minority must have the power of
expansion-the power CT acquiring territory. He
could not conceive how this was to be done. The
proposition of the Peace Conference proposes to
settle the question to all the present territory
but as to future acquisitions which it could not
8, tile, it proposed guarantee of power, and to
that extent be favored it. But while this was not
acceptable to some, those who made objections had
other propositions to bargain with the North. AS
1t seemed to be admitted, then, the sentiment
of Virginia that some bargain should be entered
into with the North, he begged gentlemen to come
up and Join in honorable effort in that direction
lie gave history of the Peace Conference. which
he called a most august assemblage, and in which
the Northern States were represented in the pro-
portion of two to one. The Northern Commission
ers represented Black Republican States and might
therefore be res arded fair opponents of North
ern sentiment. They agreed upon proposition,
to which he called the attention of the Convention.
He did not look upon is as failure. 1t had never
yet had fair chance or fair trial. He believed
that if this Convention had sent it forth the ex
preston Of its sentiment, the Union men would
have allied around it, and it would have ere this
been received as the great measure of pacication.
A resolution which he had offered with that object
in view, had failed, and he now subscribed to the
report of the majority of the committee. 1t was in
some degree ar Improvement upon the former, be-
it estopped the mouths OF I'll cavilers against
the Peace Conference propositions. lie believed
shat there was no subject in regard to which Tic
the Peace Conference propositions. He maintain
cd that they were better than the Crihtenaen pre-
positions, and argued upon the point at some length.
With regard to territorial expansion and protec
ton, he assumed that we had no territory row in
possession which was adapted to slave labor and
even If we had, there were surplus slaves to take
there. He alluded to the Importation of Africans
by the South, to show that there was really de-
fciency in slave labor. To disrupt the Union upon
question SO devoid of policy or reason, was alb
ject infatuation. The Missouri Compromise was
the great line of peace, and he looked upon it as
happy omen that every measure of adjustment pro
posed, maintained this line of SO 80. He thought
it indicated disposition to return to the spiri
and principles which actuated the fathers in thu
formation Of the Government.
At this point, Mr.. Baldwin, who had spoken three
hours, yielded the floor, and,
On motion of Mr.. Gray, of Rockingham, tn
Committee rose and reported progress.
On the 23rd, the hour of IL having arrived, tn
Convention went into Committee Of the Whole
(Mr. Southau, of Albemarle, in the chair,) ant
proceeded to consider the reports from the Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
Mr. Baldwin, Of Augusta being entitled to tn
suo1, Yrocetded to ecluider The Territorial aues
, 1861-07-13
MISSOURI.

Tic state of affairs in Missouri begins to
look threatening notwithstanding to the
peace and prosperity Of her own people.
Aside from the sudden outbreak in the
northwestern portion Of the State, it ap-
pears that the hutternut gentry are again
srcwing be1licose along the Missouri River
at Boonyllc, Lexington, etc. Our 10th
Regiment Of volunteers, Col. Turchin, re-
ceived orders yesterday noon to proceed
to Quincy, whi1hcr they went last night.
It is supposed that their sudden movement
is impelled by the udavorable turn which
affairs have taken in that quarter.
Gen. Lyon has struck blow better than
killing five thousand armed traitors, in
suppressing the publication Of the Missouri
Stett Journal. This sheet, for the past two
weeks, has flied the State with lies, to the
effect that Ben AcCulloch was marching
with 10000 men to reinstate Claib. Jack
son, and declaring that the only thing
needed 10 insure his success was q simul.
taneous rising Of the seeessionists in the
different parts Of the State. While it may
seem like harsh measure to suppress ever
lying and reasonable public journal, il
is serious question whether the security
and peace Of 3 whole State, and the live:
and property Ct its citizens, shall thus con
iinue to be jeoparded.
, 1861-07-13
HIiii1ant Feat At PaF1s, Mo.-nIaater1y
Evacuation by Brig. Gen. H4xxfAt
Fron fhn Pa1t,z1a AIn l f.o.,.IaH1

Br1gadierGe Thomas A. Harris, Of
Hannibal, having assembled State troops 1t
Paris, to the number Of 1000 to 5000 WAS
preparing to muster them into the service Of
the State, and for other purposes. To guard
against ag surprise, as every officer Of experience
and prudrnce will, Gen. Harris had established
his picket guards around the quiet city Of Paris
to notify bun aud the troops Of the approach
OF any enemy.
Now it 80 happened that the military COM
pany organized, some time since, at the village
Of Philadelphia, in this county, had, under the
efficient training Of Capt, Robert Emmett
Dunn, attained high degree Of discipline
and eoldierly bearing. This company, feeling
called upon by motives which We highly re.
spect, to respond to the call Of the Governor,
after due preparations, handsomely uniformed
and armed with the muskets purchased By
them last fall from the ilisbaaded Palmyra
company, took up the line Of march Tor
Boonglltc. They really presented very hand.
some appearance. Rapidly and silently they
pressed forward, over hills, through dalee,
and across praities, until shortly they ap-
Rroached the ancient city Of Patis. Aware Of
the presence of goodly number OF State
troops at that point, and desirous to make as
favorable an impression upon them as posi-
Bile, aud to set them worthy example In
discipline. Capt. Dunn, ,Hhile yet some distance
military style, and, with eyes right, heads
EJECT, perfect step, and guns glstening in the
sun, tie word was given to advance in quick
step. As the head Of the colum pushed around
curve il the main road, the sentinel, posted
at short distance espied it. Clapping
spurs to his horse, he dashed toward the town
and came laundering to the Generals head
quarters, exclaiming, in the utmost alarm,
that the Federal troops were ght upon them.
Mounting his horse in an instant Of time, the
General called upon hi soldiers to disperse,
and told every fellow to take care Of himself
Setting them the example, he plunged the
spurs into his steed, and in much less
time than it requires to write this, disappeared
from view, and the clatterinS Of the heels Of
his charger died upon the car. The remainder
OF the troops escaped as best they could; some
On horseback, some On foot, some in the roads
and many in the bushes. In few moments
the town WAS deserted saye by ita iuhabitAuts,
who timidly AID atfrighted, peered around
coruers and out Of doors ajar, and through
windows. Presently Capt. Dunn and his
company arrived; but what was their astonish,
ment to find the place deserted, their friend.
fed, ard the Gen. non coxaelti5us They had
routed the whole camp. This was Captain
Dunn's first great victory, and a bloodless one
at that. Mutual explanations followed among
the company and citizens. Messengers were
dispatched to bring back Gen. Harris,
but they returned, reporting that lie WIS nc
where to be found, It is supposed that he i.
running yet.
, 1861-07-13

Tie Ohio State Journal says: It is marvellous
that the dirty dog should hare vertured
among the soldiers whose cause he Is endeay-
orig to betray, and our only regret is that the
Indignation Of the Ohio troops, At seeing his
rile face thrust among them, did not take 4
nore practical direction There were one or
two e.7ors in the performance, which the
friends Of ideal equity must regret. The sol
d;trs hanged Nj. Vallaudigham's efigy, and
pelted with onions the actual presence Of that
Congressman. 4 more nicely distributiyc
5ustice would have hanged the Congressman
:Ed pe1ted the ef6gy. The error is, perhaps,
to be the more regretted, because it is not
probable M. Va1landIgham will ever give the
soldiers an opportunity to repair 1t. How
eyrr, we are not disposed to censure the
brave fellows They did the best they could
on the spur Of the moment.
, 1861-07-13

Object Of Geus Buekner's NKIss1A'n.
New YoRK, JULX 12.-Ihe Hernzd's elis-
patch from Washington says Gen. Buckuer, OF
Kentucky, left here for New York today.
His ostenslble object in coming here WAS to
persnade the Government to respect the So
called neutrality OF Kentucky, and leave the
State Guard, which Is under his command,
three quarters Of the of1cers Of which arc Sc
cesa1on1sts, to preserve that neutrality bY aid
Ing the rebels all In their power, and suppress
ing the exhibition Of Union sentiments OF
feelings in Kentucky. This part Of the mis-
sion tailed: No promise could be exactcd
from the Administration that it would not go
to nny extent necessary to protect the Union
majority N Kentucky, ut all hazards. This
vas not oil OF Bnckner's mission. The disun-
lonlefs In Kentucky are in desperate state.
They dare not without pretext throw of the
mask Of neutrality they have assumed. a
pretext Is wanting. Governor Mngofdn is,
perhaps, the most desperate Of the whole set,
Unless be can find some reason to take sides
with the rebels within fen weeks, and cali
upon the people Of Kentucky to follow him,
he will be completely gone under. General
Blckner, in his interviews with the President,
Was not able to worm ont Of him auy express
Ion that can be twisted into declaration of
coercion. We shall soon find 1t reiterated In
a proclamation from Gov. Magoffin, calling
the Kentuckians and rebels of Tennessee to
unite upon the soil Of Kentucky, and resist
the Government. Thanks to the Union men
Of Kentucky, the rebels will and there ser
ried phalan1 OF armed Union Kentuckians to
resist their reasonable purposes.
, 1861-07-13
Gbitag> Gtibutte
GEN. n1cCLELLAN.S VICTORY.

GEN. mcCLELLAN,S v1C10Rf'
An important victory, perhaps 1le most
important yet gained, was achieved Oh
Thursday by Gen. Mcclellan at h'eh
Mountain, Va, eight miles castot Beverly.
Among the fruits OF the success are siS
pieces Of cannon, and the whole camp
eouipaee of the enemy. The rebel forces
numbered 1000 men under Col Pesram,
q Yir: :in;an, and were strongly entrcnched
on LII. The attacking force consisted Of
one Indiana md portions Of three Ohio
regiments, under the immediate commaad
of Col Rosencrans. l. dispatch from
Cleveland locates The battle at Laurel Hill
which is also a few miles east of Beverly
on The turnpike leading over tue !Alesha
MES
The Richmond Examiner uttered i com
plant Il few days ago that Virginia wa
being a conquered by inches" Gen. Nc
Clcllan has commenced tie practice O
conque1ipg it By side hills.
, 1861-07-13

LOUISVILLE, July IA resolution was Of.
fered in the City Council last night, requri.
ing q revision committee to inquire into the
abduction Of youths under age to Join the
army Of the Southern Confedefacy.
Tie State Military Board have decided that
no more money be spent on military encamp.
ments, ard have also demanded that the Gov
ernor call in all the arms In possession of the
State Guard and make fair distribution OF
them between the Home Guard and State
Guard. These movements Look to the dis
banding Of the State Guard.
The New Albany LateAigemeer is authorized
BY Collector Anthony to say, that hereafter
no ohetructions will be made to the passage
Of provisions and other articles from New ii.
bany to Louisville.
D. c. Stone, late Captain of the Louisville
battery, publishes a card denying his disobe
dience Of certain orders, as charged by Gen
eral Buckner, and threatens through the Union
papers, to show that Buckner's decision
against him was false and giren throu ,h pre-
judice; and that the Board composing thf
Court, including the Judge Advocate, EneH
il to be 60