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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Never Mention Them.

The Rockingham Register requests the Demo-
Gratis never to mention the names of Douglas
and Breckenridge. 1t seems to think that If the
names of these gentlemen shall continue to be
mentioned, that the Democracy will continue to
be divided. Has it come to this with 8 party
which boosted that its motto was, principles,
not men.n that it can't bear the mention of the
names of two men of its party. If they were
divided upon principle they cannot unite unless
one wing or the other deserts its principles and
succumbs to the other. Is the Register prepar-
ing to lead the supporters of Douglas into the
ranks of his traducers-is it trying to seduce
Union Democrats into the party of the seces-
sionists2 We opine that the register will fail,
if this be its object. The appeal to the old par
ty preiudiees will not avail in these times when
the people feel and know that it is the fate OF the
country, and not that of party, that should re-
ceive their attention. The Register says:
"We must not mention now, the names of the
two gallant and noble statesmen between whom
the proud Democracy sunk down, for the first
time in their history, before the united and well.
drilled enemy. 'By-gones must be by-gones !"
The cry of party at this time is as unaccepta-
BILE to the people as the cry of "beef, beef' in
the revolution 10y that old rascal who thought
more of his s.beetn than he did of the fate of his
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
An Appeal to the People.

This is the peoples Government, established
for their benefit, and was of no validity till it re-
ceived the sanction of their appreciation rests
upon the basis of their consent, and should not
be destroyed without their consent and appro-
baton. The power which established is the only
power which should be allowed to destroy. II
the representatives, or rather, as is the case at
present, the misrepresentation of the people, fail
to adjust the present difficulties, no one should
despair of the Republic till an appeal be had
from the representative to the Constituent
body. No one should despair till the great
body of the people have, by their votes, decreed
the destruction of the Government. The pres
ent Congress is not a fair and true exponent of
the sentiments of the people, and to allow that
body to determine the fate Of this country, if it
persists in its obstinacy to the popular will.
would be an exhibition of folly, madness and
national suicide unparalleled in the history of
civilized nations. If the Peace Conference and
the q. S. Congress should fail to do justice, then
we would appeal to the great body of the peo-
pie of the nation, whose duty it is to determine
IN the last resort the fate of the country. We
believe the people would accord justice to all
sections.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
DIED.

At st. Josephs, Tensas Parish La, on the 7th of
February, Rev. THOs. 7. CAsrLEMAN, for many years
rector OF Trinity Church in this place.
OF Diptnerla at Goshen Bridge. on the 5th inst,
MARY Lizzie; aged years, months and 25 days,
daughter OF Henry A. and Susan E. Goodloe
Died at the residence of his father, Mr. Abraham
Lewis in the neghborhood of Lexington, on the list
lns', Mr. WIN. e. LEWIS In the 27tn year of his age.
In Lexington, OF Consumption, at the residence of
her iather Daniel Mcclure, Wednesday the 9Th
inst, Mrs FANNIE " LAREw, wife of James W. La
rev, aged II years. 10 months, and 20 days.
= In this place. on the 18th inst, of Scarlet Fever
HORACE MARTIN aged years, months and rs days
TN the 10th, WILLIE DoRsEY, aged years. months
and days. children of Samuel h. and Sarah LUSH
| baugh.
So Hagerstown (Md.) papers please copy.
On the 18th inst, on Linvill's Greek, Rockingham
county Mrs MAGDALENE KLINE, consort of Mr. ohm
Kline, and daughter OF 6ev Jno. j. Harshbarger,
aged Is years and = days. She was a conslsIen
member OF the German Baptlst Church for ~ years.
She left kind husband and three children together
with large family connection, to mourn their loss
She died the faith of Jesus. and quietly gave up
the ghost. Her funeral was preached by Elder Ben
jamIn Bowman and Elder John Kline Text: Tim.
chap w.. 6ov. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Equal Taxation-Let Justice be Done.


1t will be seen By reference to the proceed
ings of the Convention on Thursday, that Ex-
Gov. Wise said that the resolutions offered by
Mr.. Woods, of Barbour, justified the course
which he and four other Eastern members pur-
sued in the Convention in 1850, when they con-
tended for equal taxation and equal representa-
ton for the West and East. If justice to Wes-
tern Virginia demanded, as it certainly did, e.
quality of taxation ia 1850, justice demands the
same in 1861. 1t remains to be seen whether
Mr.. Wise will endeavor, in the present Conven-
ton, to have justice done to Western Virginia
In respect to taxation. Since 1850, the State
has been taxed to very large amount for the
purpose of protecting the property of the East
There are, if possible, stronger reasons for equal
iziDg taxation now than in 1850. No people,
we venture to say, have ever submitted with e.
quail patience to such palpable injustice as the
people of Western Virginia have done. We
hope thrt this Convention will do justice to the
Western portion of the State. The people of
the West should demand justice at the hands of
this Convention. Fiat justitia, ruat celum.-
Let justice be done though the heavens fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Arrival Of Lincoln at Washington CITY,

Mr.. Lincoln, on his arrival in Washington,
placed himself in the hands of Mr. Seward, Wis
iting the President in company with him, and
showing him other marks of confidence, indicat-
ing that the entente cord6ale between the Pres
ident elect and his Secretary of State has not
been ruptnred by the efforts of the extreme Re-
pubicans, who have been dispeased by Mr.. Sew
ards prediction for a moderate and concili-
atory policy. Mr.. Lincoln on Saturday evening
was visited by the members of the Peace Con-
ference, and had prolonged interview with
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
The 22nd in stanton.

Friday last, the 22nd of February, the 129th
anniversary of the birth of the ''Father of his
Country" was appropriately celebrated here by
the excellent Military Companies of this place
the "West Augusta Guard" Capt. VIM. S. b.
BAYLOR. and the ''Staunton Artillery" Captain
John D. Imboden These companies were form
ed in order aud marched with regular military
step to the ssmusic of the Union" discoursed by
Turner's Cornet Band, through the principal
streets of the town, exciting the admiration OF
all beholders. We never see these excellent
companies, composed as they are of as good ma
terial as ever marched with martial tread, that
we do not feel proud of them, and regret that
there is probability that they may be made
food for powder They are worthy. good and
useful citizens, and shonld be reserved for bet
ter fate, than to be made targets tor the guns
Of our enemies. We know that they are ready
to devote themselves to their country's service
when the necessity of their country demands it,
but we hope that such will never be the case.
After marching through town they formed an
encampment, pitched their tents and posted their
sentinels. in The meadow of Hon. A. 81. 81. Stu
art. They adopted strict military discipline, and
in its enforcement had no respect for persons,
but did their duty without "fear, favor or affec-
tion." Two distinguished officials, Major Gen
Harper and the Mayor of the 'city" of Staunton,
without the fear of military rules before their
ewes. ventured across thelines without being able
to give the connter-sgn-the military Open
Sesame-when, to their establishment and NOR
LITIGATION, they were arrested by the faithful
sentinels aud marched in cusdodysto thei guard
house. At y o'clock, NJ, the ARTILLERY fired
National salute, shaking the earth with the
loud reports Of their cannon.
The Captain of the "West Augusta Guard
had very fine gold medal prepared to be pre-
sented to the best soldier of the Company for the
year 1860. The officers who were to determine
the soldier to whom this honor was due, award.
ed the medal to Mr.. John Doom. This is high
honor, as there are so many good soldiers in the
Company, it is difficult matter to be the best.
In the evening, the Companies were agair
formed and marched to the New Depot, where
the Ladies had prepared a fine Fair and sumptu
Gus entertainment, the proceeds of which were
to be appropriated for the benefit of the 'Wes
Augusta Guard" The Fair was well attended
and literally patronized. The net proceeds a
mounted to the handsome sum of near $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
The Rights of the People Disregarded.

We are more than ever convinced that, ii the
people of the seeding States had been allowed
to vote upon the question of ratifying or reJect
ing tbs ordinances of secession, they would
have been rejected in every State except South
Carolina. Wherever the people have had an
opportunity of being heard, they have declared
strongly in favor of the preservation OF the I'm
ion. In the seeding States the rights of the
people have been usurped by the politicians
These secession politicians have violated the fun
damental principle of all free institutions. The
great principle that Government should rest up
on the basis of the consent of the governed has
been disregarded. Upon this subject, read the
following emphatic language of the ''Father OF
his Country" In his farewell address, speaking
of our Government, Gen. Washington says:
Respect for its authority, compliance with its
laws acquiescence in its measures, are duties en-
Joined by the fundamental maxims of true liber-
ty. The basis of our political systems is the
right of the people to make and to alter their
constitutions of government. But the Constitu-
ton which at any time exists, till changed by an
lexplicit and authentic act of the whole people,
is saoredly obligatory upon all. The very idea
of the power and the right of the people to es.
tablish government, pre-supposes the duty Of
every individual to obey the established govern
ment"
1t will thus be seen that Gen. Washington
maintained that any change in the Government
should be accomplished alone by san explicit and
authentic act of the solole people," In the Sc
|ceding States the voice of the people has been
denied, and their rights have been disregarded
and trampled under foot by usurping politicians
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
The true Union men.

1t is not every one who wears sanctimonious
visage and, with loud voice. cries, "Lord, Lord, ,
who is sincere christian, and it is not every
one who says that he is Union man, who is in
reality good and true friend of the Union. The
true and sincere friend of the Union is realga
anxious for settlement of our difficulties, and
whenever he hears that the prospects for an adj
justment are improving, his heart leaps with
Joy and his countenance brightens with hope
and when be hears that the prospects are grow
ing dim, his heart is panied, and his countenance
becomes sad. There are many who profess to be
good Union men who cannot conceal their graf
ifcation when tthe prospects for a settlement
seem to be dark. They say, at is just as we ex-
pected, we have never thought that a settlement
could be made. We think it is time for Virgin
ia to secede." We very much fear that those
who have no faith that an adjustment can be eff
fected, are realty DESTROYS that no adjustment
should be secured. We fear that with many the
swish is father to the thought"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

SECRET OATH-BoUND CABALs.-The crGw-
fishing of the Cotton States out of the Union
has been accomplished by oath-bound organiza
tons, assassin-like conclaves, and secret cabals
as Infamous as the cause they seek to promote
In order to hold on their deluded partizans, the
deluded leaders pledge them division of the
spoils and offices Of the Southern Confederacy
Thousands are becoming impatient, thousands
are becoming oppressed with the heavy taxes
imposed upon them, and in South Carolina,
Mississippi, and portions of Alabama, order is
only preserved, by secret management, and the
tyrannical vigilance of underground committees
When man is heard to utter sentiment in ia
vor of the Union he is at once booked among the
list of suspected persons, and is watched night
and day, by the boot-blacks, lick-spittles and
hired black guards who serve on these commit
tees. If he shall dere utter anything against Sc
cesson, he is notified to leave the Province in
"a hours. This vile cut-throat system is adopted
ID nearly all the seeding States, and is enforced
with infamous rigor IL South Carolina, Alabama
aud Mississippi
This secret cabal has existed in portions OF
Tennessee. The overwhelming defeat they have
just met with IN Tennessee, will cause them t.
disbahd, tor the time being; but like the hatetn
snake, when sriken in swimming water 1t sink
to rise again 10 another point ard Insult homes
men with It's torked tongue l-KnonDilLe Wing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
A distinguish ed SubmissiOnist

The following was related to us yesterday by a
visitor, and regarding it as too good to be lost
we publish it,:
IA union man told secession friend of his, a
few days ago, that be wished to read him an ex
tract from speech he had, which seemed to tit,
the existing condition Of things better than any
thing he had seen; and thereupon, without let
ting him know what it was, read passage from
Gen. Washngton's farewell address. The seces-
sionist forthwith interrupted him by saying ''hold
Oh, I've heard enough of that stuff. | don't
know who made that speech, but it is plain e.
nough that he is id submissionist." 4
Comment is unnecessary Lynch6urg Vsrgsa-
ian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Still They Come.

Stlu luey COmes
We are grati6ed to be enabled to state that the
subscription list of the Spectator" is increasing
now more rapidly than at any previous time
We are gratifed because 1t furnishes the best
evidence that the sentiments it promulgates meet
with the appreciation of the people. By nearly
every mail we receive additional accessions to
our list, and the letters embracing the names OF
new subscribers, speak in more tiattering terms
of the paper than it is Justly entitled to. The
cordial endorsement which it SO generally re-
receives is owing to the fact that it appreciates
the Union as the "palladium of our liberties. y
The people still cherish the Union sentiments en-
tertained and taught by Washington, Madison,
and other distinguished men who took part in
the establishment of our present Government
Washington and Madison, the one the "Father
of his Country" and the other the "Father OF
the Constitution" both tried to impress indelibly
upon the minds of the people the fact that the
preservation of the Union was the only guaran-
tee for the preservation of liberty and happi-
ness. The chief object had in view in changing
the Government from the aConfederacy" to its
present form was to enable it to preserve the u
MON. The 'Confederacy" was found to be in
adequate to the preservation of the Union, and
was changed to the present form that the Union
might be perpetuated.
The friends of the Union are the true friends
of the Government our forefathers established
They believe in the wisdom of the founders o.
our Government, and do not believe that they
were deceived in the character of the institutions
they established. They do not believe thai
those distinguished men we're such fools as tt
be deluded into the belief that they were estab
fishing Government which would be enabled
to preserve the Union, when, in fact, as the Sc
cessionist allege, it could be destroyed at any
moment by the will or caprice Of any single
member of it. The Union men believe in tht
wisdom of the trainers of the Government, ant
the secessionists believe that they did not know
what they were doing.
We are much obliged to those who have SEN
Us the names of good subscribers, and would b.
pleased to find many others following their ex-
ample.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Feb. 26, '60-4t.
GALE OF LAND AND PERSONAL

GALE OF LAND AND PERSONAL
- PROPERTY.-As executors of Jacob Whitmore
decd, will proceed, the premises Parnas
sus, Augusta co., on TUESDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF April
next, to sell, public sale, valuable tract of land
containing about 27O Acres. The improvements
of excellent qnality. consisting of large BRICK
MANSION, spacious Barn, and all necessary out-hou
SEES. The land is set in grass and well watered. A.
bout 200 acres are cleared the other is in first rate
timber and, in word, 1t is of the most desirabl
estates in the county to be found in market. Any
persons desiring to examine can call on either of us
and we will take pleasure in showingit.
And on the same day We will sell Horses, Cattle
Sheep, Hogs. Farming implements, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, growing Crops-about SO acres'o
small grain belonging to same estate. IssA
TERMs:-The land, one.fourth to be paid, when
possession is given Qst OF August) and balance il
five equal annual payments from said date, purcha-
ser to give bond and security and title to be retained
The personal property all sums of $500 cash,
that sum six months credit, on good security.
M. s. WhITMORE, Exoo,.o, =
A. WHITMORE, HAeou'ors.
TURK & CUSHING, Auctioneers.
Eah Ira
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Let them resign.

N g one will doubt the democracy of Senators
Mason and Hunter. They have never faltered.
A leading principle of the democratic creed is
the right Of instruction. We think it is abund-
antiy apparent now that Messrs. Mason and Hun
ter are grievously misrepresenting the people OF
Virginia. The recent overwhelming conserva-
tive vote is peal of thunder against their disu-
nlonlsm. We trust all the conscientious demo-
cratic papers in the State will unite with us in
signifying the propriety of their resignation
Audit ought to be done quickly. Let the senti-
ment OF the State at such time as this be fairly
represented Charlottesville Reo5cw.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
MIR. Clemens.

On Wednesday last in the Convention, Mr..
Clemens denied the SANDER which charged
him with frankiDg documents to free negroes
In the course of his remarks, he said
ut is one of the darkest portents OF the times.
that under these circumstances gentlemen Vir-
GINA gentlemen-hav affected to believe such a
charge against me. Sir, if there is any gentle
man in this State who has hitherto shared my
acquaintance, and who, knowing me in days
past, has believed could be guilty OF so mean
an act, let him never dare to raise his eyes or
hand in kindness to me again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
DisuniOn Voters.

The fact that men voted straight out for Dis
union, will stick to them, and be remembered to
their prejudice, as long they figure in this mode
OF being. Nay, it ought to stick to them, and
be visited upon them, in all coming time. Wher
men are before the country for office of honor
or profit, the people will require them to tel
which side they were on, 10 the memorable con
Test OF 1861, the side of the Union. or the side
OF the Southern traitors, who sought TO DESTROY
1t. This should be the question in all time te
come, and no man should be allowed to dodge it
|-Rn0Guille Whio,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
The Rev. W. G. Brownlow savs

u would as soon be engaged in importing the
plague from the East, as in helping to build up
a Southern Confederacy upon the ruins OF the
American Constitution. l expect to be abused
for my defence of the Union STRAY, Blanche
and Sweetheart, will all bark at me- The KEN
mel Is now unloosed-all the pack-from the
deep-mouthed bloodhound of South Carolina
and Florida, to the growing cur of Georgia. are
baying at me. If were to stop to throw stones
at all the snarling puppies that yelp at my heels
in South Carolina and elsewhere, should have
little time to do anything else." a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26
Wire and Sieve Factory.

We would invite attention to the advertise
ment of G. W. Jessop found among the Especial
Notices." This is the only mandatory of the
kind in the South, and should be patronized by
Southern merchants and the people generally
who wish things in that line of business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

az The returns from all but sixteen coun-
ties of the State show popular majority for the
people Of over ffty-two thousand. Had the
question of Convention" or mo Convention
been submitted to the people of Virginia, would
that body now be in session? We think not.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

Commissioners Office, Feb. Is, 1861.
A LEXANDER d.. CAMPBELL and Joseph B.
IA Dickinson, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST IN CHANCERY)
James h. Thomas, George S. Thomas, Joseph d.
Thomas, Samuel B. Thomas, Charles F. Thomas,
James I. khea. John Gavin and Nancy his wife,
Samuel Loan and Betsy Ann his wife, James p
Ratlf and Sarah j. his wife, (ate Sarah j. Rhea,
and daughter of John Khea decd, } John S. Rhea,
Thomas 7. Rhea, Angelina D. Rhea, Charles A.
Rhea, Lucy E. Rhea and James K. P Rhea, chill
dren of John Rhea, decd. Thomas r. Carter, Mar
garet Carter, Marcus Carter, Wilson Carter and
Harriet A. Carter, children of Evallne g. Carter.
decd, Qate Evaline G.. Rhea d., and daughter
OF Sarah Rhea, dec'd;) j. Lewis Loan and Rebec.
ca, his wife, Qate Rebecca Rhea and daughter OF
Sarah Rhea, decd J Willis Kincaid and Margaret
i. his wife, Qate Margaret T, Rhea and daughter of
Sarah Rhea, decd y John M. Cauey, James T.
Cauly, Jane M. CauIey. Jesse T. Cauley Ellen eau
ley, and Melvina Cauley, children of Susan Cauley,
decd. Qate Susan Rhea and daugher of Sarah Rhea,
Decd Defendants.
In pursuance of a deoretal order of the Circuit
Court of Bath county, pronounced In the foregoing
cause. on the 18th day of October $780, requiring
Commissioner of said Court to ascertain and state
the amount to which each of the parties having
terest in the lands in the Bill and proceedings
toned and which has been sold under former de-
cree OF said Court is entitled to from the proceeds of
sale. Notice is hereby gwen t., the parties, Plain
tis and Defendants. that shall proceed, at my Office
at Bath Court house, Saturday, the 3oth day OF
March, 1861, to execute said order. The parties in
terested are requested to attend
C. R. McDANNALD, Commi ssioner
Feb. 26, '60-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-26

Who ARR THE SUBMIssIoNIsTs ?-The term
"Snbmissionists" is being banded from lip to
lip, says the Richmond Wing, and is evidently
intended as reproach to persons entertaining
certain opinions. Who then, are the Sabmis-
sionists2 Let US see. The Republicans say to
the South: "You have no rights in the Terrific
ries-they belong to the North" The Gull
States answer: I'VE submit-take the Terrific
ries-we withdraw our claim" The non sece-
ding States, on the other hand. say I'VE have
rights in the Territories and demand their recog
milton and better security or We will dissolve
partnership and insist upon our share of the
property in dispute. We>submit to 10 such
arrogant claim as that You set up." Which are
the Submissionistss which is it that flies before
the enemy strikes and leaves the baggage be-
hind