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In great haste, Yours truly,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
Coz. BA1Dw1s:s LETTER TO G. B. MANLY, ESQ

Col. BALDw1Ns LETTER TO e. B. MANLY, ESQ.
RICHMOND, VA, May 10, 1861.
Dear SRI have received your letter and has
ten to reply in the same spirit of kindness which,
1 doubt not, prompted you to write.
Ist As to the popular vote on the ordinance
of Secession.
There is not shadow of doubt as to the ratif-
cation of the ordinance by vote which, for una
nlmlty, has no example in the history of popular
elections.
Many Of our people do not believe in what is
called the -'s right of Secession but they all
maintain the right of revolutions and they are all
agreed that the time has come to exercise it.
In the midst of their efforts for Union and
Peace, war has been thrust upon them, and they
have no idea of calling for ssquarter,'' either by
vote or otherwise, before the fight begins.
IND. AS to the course of the Union men in
Virginia.
There are no Union men left in Virginia.
The moment it appeared beyond question that
the people Of the North, without distinction OF
party, were camOr0us for war of invasion ard
subj cation agains, us, our people accepted dis
union as fixed and irrevOcable fact, and. we
stand this day united people, ready with one
nina and one voice, with one heart and one
arm to make good the eternal separation which
we have declared.
The issue of peace or war is in the hands Of
the North. We only ask to be let alone, and to
De allowed to consult our interest and our safety
in peace. If this is denied to us, mark the pre-
diction, we will give you a fight which will stand
out upon the page of history example for all
tlms OF the determination with which people
can make war when they are conscious of having
exhausted all honorable means of pacifcation.
am Sir, very respectfully,
3~ Your Obedient Serv't,
JOHN B. BALDWIN.
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Accidents will Happen.

Printing Offices are not exempt from
accidents, and-the one which occurred
in this Office on Tuesday morning, as
we were about going to press, prevent
ed us from issuing the Spectator" at
the usual time. As the ssform'' for the
page of reading matter was about to be
placed upon the "bed" of the press,
more than half of that page was thrown
into what the Printers call "pie," and
what may be termed, in less technical
language, a heterogeneous conglomera-
ton, rendering confusion worse con-
founded, and requiring all the hard
work Of several days to be done over
again.
An accident of this kind would be
greatly regretted at any time, but hap
pening when it did, at the very time
when our subscribers were much more
than ordinarily anxious to receive the
paper at the regular time, we were deep
" mortified, and would rather have
lost 500 than it should have occurred
We did not stop to ''fret over the pal
of split milk" but went to work vigor
ously, and by great exertion, working
day and night, have succeeded in is
suing the paper by the loss of only on
day in the week.
To enable US to do SO, we made re
QUESTION upon the fine company of"Al
1eghany Infantry" for a Printer, ant
thus secured the valuable services o
Mr.. William Humphreys, by whose as
sistance we were enabled to issue tn
paper as soon as we did. This Compa
ny did not hesitate to respond favorabl.,
to the requisition of the spectator" bu
it responds in a different spirit to tn
requisition of Lincoln, which itresolute
ly defes and is determined to resist t.
the death.
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STANTON, May IS, 1861
GENTLEMEN Il have had the honor to re-
ceive your note of this morning, asking me to
express my "opinion in wrlting' as to the course
which the people of Augusta ought to pursue in
regard to the ratification or rejection of the or
dinance OF secession, with view to its publica-
ZION. hasten to reply to 1t, and as the editor
informs ME his columns are very much occupied,
my answer must necessarily be brief.
You all know that | was devoted friend of
the Union. l was educated in the belief that it
was the palladium of our liberties and the best
security for our rights at home and abroad. As
such, cherished fer it a cordial hgbitual and
almost immovable attachment to it. | thought
it unwise for Virginia to secede when she did
believed that the proposed Border State Con
terence would probably lead to peaceful and
satisfactory settlement of our difficulties. But
my cOunsels did not prevail, and the rash and
lll-advised proclamation of President Lincoln
has induced Virginia, through her Convention,
to adopt an ordinance OF secession.
The question now presents itself, what course
our people should adopt In regard to the ordi-
nance.
La my judgment, it is the duty of all good cit
liens to stand by the action OF the State. Ii is
no time tor elimination or recrimination We
cannot stop now. to enquire who brought the
troubles upon Us, Or why 1t is enough to know
that they are on US, and we must meet them like
men. We must stand shoulder to shoulder. Our
State Is threatened with invasion, and we must
repel it as best we can.
Inc only way 70 preserve peace is to present
united from. 1t We show divisions among
ourselves, the enemy will be encouraged by them.
aud may make them The pretext for sending ar
mics lnto our borders Tor the purpose OF 81 stain.
ing the hands Of The disa ffected. Our true pol
ICY, then, is to stand together az one man in the
hour OF danger, and leave our family feuds to be
adjusted after the contest is over.
Very respectfully, your obd't serv't
ALEX Ii. II STUART
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For tho Spectator.
Mr.. EDITOR

Mr.. EDITOR 80. .------.-
In the last number of the Spectator, observed
an article over the signature OF Zone of Many
Voters" urging the people of Augusta to re-eect
their late Senator and Delegates to the next
General Assembly. In regard to myself, wish
to say that do not desire re election. Four
years ago, at the urgent request OF TIE people,
consented to become a candidate, and was elect
ed by tiattering vote. I have served them
faithfully, and to the best of my ability. NV
term having expired, think have just claim
to be excused from further service, especially as
there are other gentlemen, entirely competent,
who Can discharge the duties of the Office, with
out the sacrifice Of INCLINATION convenience.
beg leave to add, that shall ever cherish
grateful recollection of the kindness and con-
fidenee which have 80 often been exhibited to-
wards me by the people of Augusta, in electing
me to positions of honor and responsibility.
Very respectfully you're.
e ALEX H II. STUART.
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The Churchville Cavalry, Capt. Ster-
rett; the Sangersville Company of Ri
femen, Capt. Grinner; and the 'sAlle-
ghapy Infantry" Capt McAllister, ar
rived here on Monday, and are now a
waiting orders to march to whatever
place their services may be needed
More companies may be expected here
before long. .ssa
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Don't Forget to Pay the Printer.

The war has diminished our advertising and
job work, and our expenses will be greatly en-
HANGED by war times. We hope, Therefore, the
subscr' bers to the Jrffersonian will pay up their
dues Char. Jetsrsonian.
The paralysis of business, caused by the pres
ent condition of public affairs, has affected nearly
all other papers as it has done the .letfersonian
We feel satisfied that the subscribers to the
spectator" will appreciate the Importance of
paying their subscriptions punctually. Those
who are owing for Job work and advertising
cannot'fai TO see that they should pay as soan as
possible. Our expenses, which are all cash, will
be greatly increased, whereas orr income for
the ensning year will be greatly diminished -
We are thus compelled TO require prompt pay
ment of all sums due US. ,s
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Stanton, May 1861.
For The Spectator.

Mr. EDITOR AS Thomas L. Brown, Esq, of
KaRawha, Is 4 Candidate t,,r the Board of Public
Works. ltsmaJ not be aniss to enquire who he is,
etc. He is Il Lawyer by profession, and native
of Middleburg, Loudon Oouuty, Virgieia-a gen.
tlernan OF fine lniod and good business habits
Ii he should be elected, (and think be oughO
he interests OF The district Will be faithful y re-
presented. Ii should be- borne in mind that since
Tie creation of a Board of Public Works" the
Valley, Eastern and Northern portions of this
district have each bad their representive, in the
election Of DR.. Graham, MIR. Armstrong and
Holiday, aud now the Kanawha section pre-
sents MIR. Brown, and, in justice TO them, think
he should be endorsed by an election.
May IL, 1861. A VOTER.
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Tit for Tat.

On Friday last, a stock train bound for Balti-
more was stopped at Harper's Ferry. The train
consisted of five cars Of beeves and one of hor-
ses, from Ohio.
On the same day, provision train, which con-
tanned freight for Virginia and the Western part
of Maryland, was seized by Lincoln's troops at
the Relay House. between Harper's Ferry and
Baltimore. On the same day, Gen. Butler, in
command at the Relay House, captured the CEN
trifugal steam gun of Mr.. Chas. Dickinson, of
Baltimore, at Ellicotts Mills. Gen. Butler, now
in command of the Lincoln forces at the Relay
House, was the Breckenridge candidate for Gov
ernor in Massachusetts,
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More Companies gone.

OE Sunday morning last. the artillery cempa-
ny from Lexington, of which Rev. DR.. Pendleton
is Captain left this place fo~ service in the field
On Monday morning yesterday, the "Staun
ton Rifles" Capt. Asher W. Hartman, left in the
Eastern train, making the welkin ring with their
cheers.
The West View Company, Capt Roberts, ar
rived on Monday, and left here ON Tuesday
morning.
These companies, when drilled sufficiently,
will be able to do efficient service We do not
deem it prudent to mention the destination of
our troops. sOld Augusta" is the banner coun-
ty so far, as it has sent more soldiers than any
other Notwithstanding 80 many have gone
from this county, other companies are now be-
ing organized, and SOL 9, We doubt not, will soon
be ready to respond to the call of our State
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Let our people remember, says the OAarzotts
.. lie Reoieao, that if the enemy should penetrate
into our State, one of the most efficient arms OF
the service will be mounted partisan companies
to harrass them and cnt off their skirinishers at
every step of their march. Let such companies
be formed, and they can have nc better weapon
than the double barrel shot gun. Such compa
MES would also afford the very best police force
that could be organized in the counties.
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Recognition of State nf War by the Con-
a federate States.

On the 9Th inst, an Act was passed by the
Confederate Congress, recognizing the existence
of war with the United States.
The preamble recites the acts of Mr.. Lincoln
and his Proclamation, and declares that it is me-
cessary for the Confederate States to accept the
war thus commenced by him. The act author
ICES the granting of letters of marque and repri-
sal on certain conditions. Five per cent. of the
prize money is to be reserved as fund for the
widows and orphans of those killed on private
armed vessels and the support of the won Dded
s proviso announces the doctrine that ssfree
ships make free goods" Thirty days is allowed
for Federal vessels to return home.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STAGE LINE

sts STAGE LINE
FROM STANTON To WINCHESTE
Q4ickest and Cheapest Route TO HIrper's Ferry
q TAGES leave stanton every even
y ing Immediately alter the arrival EEENA
of the passenger train from Richmond. @NRE8
and connect with the train the Manassas Gap Rail-
road Mt. Jackson, thence by Strasbuig and
arrive in Winchester the next morning In time for the
for Harpers Ferry. They leave Winchester every
day after the arrival of the from Harpers Ferry
connect with the cars at Strasburg thence by Dad
to Mt jackson, and arrive Staunton the next
ing in time for the Richmond train. =
- Through tickets ftom StauntoD To VIM
chester for S5. KEMP & TROTTER.
May IA, 1851 If Proprietors.
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY COURT, MON
l. DAY, APRIL 22ND, 1851 - -, So.
Ordered that William A. Bell, Robert G, Blckle and
William G Sterrett be, and they are hereby appoint
ed a Committee 10 audit County Claims IN The month
of June next and report thereon TO the June term.
All persons having claims against the county are
reuired to present Them to the CLERK Othce OF Au-s
ous Comfy Court before the First day of June
TO be referred and inspected by the above named
Committee Blanks can be had by calling at the
Mavl4. Is6fs-st. g VIM. A. BURNETT. D. G.
NEW GOODS We have Just opened a large Lot
IN of SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS of all Kinds
and prices, which will be sold to suit the mes Call
AND EXAMINE. R0ANE Il ABBY
/ staunton, May IA, lss1.--vin. copy. "a = z
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The Different Kinds of soldiers.

One of the most melancholy features Of the
horrible and bloody strife into which this coun-
t.y is about to be involved consists in the fact
that the very best portion of the population OF
the South will be required to meet in mortal
combat, IN great part, the very worst population
of the North. Whenever the South shall lose
soldier, it will lose valuable citizen, whose loss
will be sensibly felt, whereas the North would
be benefited if large portion of its soldiers
would neversreturn from the battlefield. The
flower of Southern honor and chivalry will cross
swords with rowdes, cut throats and burglars
from the corrupt cesspools of Northern cities
The South sends into the field honorable, honest,
moral and vrtuous soldiers, the North such des-
peracoes and dangerous men as she is afraid to
keep at home. As an illustration of the spirit of
our people, and the kind of men who are volun-
teering their services to the State, we will men
ton the fast that number of Ministers of the
Gospel who are distinguished for talents, cult
tivation, eloquence and pety, have exchanged
the ''sacred desk" for the soldiers tent.
The Rev. DR.. B. M. Smith and Rev. DR.. R. L.
Dabney, Professors of the Union Theological
Seminary" Rev. DR.. Moses Hoge, Pastor Of the
2nd Presbyterian Church in Richmond city, and
Rev. DR.. Pendeton, Rector of the Episcopal
Church in Lexington, all of whom sre vel
known in this comfy, have connected them
selves with volunteer companies. DR.. Pendle
ton is now Captain of an Artillery Company il
Lexington, being elected to supply the vacancy
caused by the promotion of Capt. McOauslant
to the post of Lieutenant Colonel of Volunteers
As DR.. Pendeton is graduate of West Point
and has served several years in the army, he viii
DO doubt make good and efficient officer
Though the conflict may be terrible, we do no
doubt that, iu time, the Northern s'Apollyon'
! will succumb to the Southern "Christian," ant
that our brave soldiery who go forth clad in th
panoply of a inst cause, will return with thei
banners-though "tattered and torn wreathe,
with the laurels of victory
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srAuNroN, May IS, 1861.
For the Spsctator

Mr.. EDITOR Augusta needs men of sound
Judgment to r.present her in times like these
Such man is VIM. M. Tate, and who will be a
credit to the farmers of the county as well as to
all Glasses, as their Representative. He cannot
refuse to serve, if elected and it is too late
TO hear from him, we will open a poll and vote
for him at every precinct. MANY VOTERS.
Vindicator please copy.
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Attention, Delinquents.

Those who know themselves to be indebted to
the spectator Office Tor advertising or job
work are most respectfully and earnestly request
to paw up as soon as possible. Bills for job work
are due as soon as the work is completed, and
for advertising as seen As the time for which ad-
vertisements were ordered 10 be published eS-
pires. Any time given on such bills lie an indnl-
gence to the person owing them.
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32nd Reeimeut-

The regimental muster at Now Hope took
place on Friday last. In response TO calls. Mes
srs. J. M. McCue, ]. al. Skinner, Jas. Walker
and Bolivar Christian addressed the people and
all urged the Importance of unanimity in voting
for the ordinance of secession and resistance to
Lincoln.
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Col. Baldwim's Position.

RICHMOND, May Il, 1861.
GEO. NJ COCHRAN, ESQ.
MY Dear Slr-I have received yours of the
IOth inst, and concur very fully in your views
as to the importance of presenting an undivided
front st the election.
Ou" only hope now is in making ready for the
biggest fight that is in US. The Union is gone
forever, and we may as well admit the fact and
so deal with it.
am so busy that have only time to say that
have written letter to a gentleman in Penn
sylvania, copy of which send you, and which
you may have published in the newspapers.
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VoTER.
Eir The ISnectnfnr

Mr.. EDITOR In response to the repeated
calls upon me to announce myself for the State
Senate, can only say that if the people see ii.
to elect me, it will become my most conscen-
tious duty to devote all my energies to promote
their interests in that body. ri
Grateful for their generous confidence reposed
in me in the past, will faithfully endeavor to
requite it, in the only way can, by more as
siduous devotion to their service for the future,
in whatever respect the people of Augusta may
choose to require.
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Troons from the West.

A Company Of Infantry from GFeenbFler, IN
der command OF Robert F. Dennis, aud COM
pany from Monroe, the Monroe Guard" Capt.
Tiffany, left their respective counties on Monday.
and are expected here or Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14

az TIE President, BY general order, directs
that all the officers of the army, except those
who have entered the service since the 1st Of
April, take aud subscribe anew the oath of ale.
glance to the United States, as set forth in the
tenth article of war
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
For the Spectator.

Mr. EDITOR: are requested to anus unce
ME Candidate foF a scat III the House of
Delegates III the next General Assembly of Vir-
ginia. n MAasIR.
Waynesboro', May Is, 1851 I
MIR. Editor ~ Please Announce ne rs a can
didaie for ibe next House OF Delegates OF Vir-
GINA, and much oblge
Yours, &C., III JAMES WALKER.
Mt. Sidney, May 10, 1851.
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A CONSERVATIVE.
F19. the SPECTATOR.

TOT INC spectator.
Mr.. EDITOR A communication appears in
your last paper signed MANY Voters" in which
they beg leave 20 announce N. Massie, Thomas
T. Wilson and myself Is candidates for the mex
House OF Delegates of Virginia, and ask our con-
sent to run.
Responding for myself alone, beg leave to
reply, that in these times of difficulty and trou
Die, hold myself in readiness to serve my ceun-
ty and State in any way that can. cannon
tiatter myself thst would be more efficient in
the House Oh Delegates than others, yet if the
people are willing to assign me that position
will serve them with all the zeal and ability
possess. therefore consent that poll may be
opened for me, giving the people an opportunity
OF commanding me if they SO desire.
Deprecating at this time the agitation of any
political questions calculated to disturb the uni
ty and harmony that has prevailed in our county
since the appearance of the proclamation of Lin
coin, will express no opinion on political af-
fairs, further than to say that | am in favor OF
our county presenting AL undivided front, in ia
vor Of the action OF the Convention, and if tlie
war togs are to be let loose upon US, defending
the rights and honor of Virginia to the last ex-
tremity.
With my grateful acknowledgements to those
who have given me this evidence OF their con !.
hdencs, AIN, very respectfully,
D. S. YOUNG.
nd tor MI
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E The consecrated remains of Gen. Wash
ington have beer removed from Mt. Vernon to
Lexington, to prevent them from being desecra-
ed by the hyena-like Vsndals of the North.
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~ indicator please copy.
sl''it - For the Spectator.
To the Voters of Hfghland County.


At the earnest solicitation of a large number
of the voters of this county, announce myself q
candidate to represent you in the next Legisla-
ture OF Virginia. 1t is known to You, that
have ever been politically of the S ates Rights
party advocating the sovereignty OF the States
the Virginia Resolutions Of 1888
q part of my political creed. And in The diff
culties which have dissolved this once happy
Union, have been from the beginning on the
side of the South, and intend to stand by the
South and her institutions in every trial. have
beer born and raised in this county, and expect
to remain Citizen OF Virginia whilst live, or
at least whilst her honor Can be maintained.
am in favor of adapting the ordinance of secession
passed by the Virginia Convention, and pl4cng
the destlnies of Virginia with that OF the South
ern Oontederacy. With these views, if il shall
be the pleasure of the people OF this county to
honor me with a seat in the next Legislature OF
Virginia, pledge myself to the utmost of my a.
bilities TO promote the prosperity Of the State
and the interests of the people Of this county.
Very respectfully, your fellow citizen,
! FL 9A WM. HEvENER.
GRAB BOTToM, Highland J
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BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN.
For the SDsctatO

Mr.. EDITOR Many judicious friends deem it
to be my duty to consent to the use of my name
AZ candidate for the House of Delegates 1
had resolved never again to accept any public
office. If, however, the people OF Augusta de-
sire my aid in adapting the legislation of the
State to the new relations Virginia is about to
assume, / cannot refuse to comply with their
wishes. / am truly, &C., L
HUGH W. SHEFFEY.
STLuNToN Nav 10 1871 t.tl t-f
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Col. Geo. Baylor and Bolivar Christian will
address the people at Spring Hill on Thursday
next, at O'Clock, at Churchville on Friday,
and at Mt. Sidney on Saturday at the same hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-05-14
For the Spectator

In accordance wi h what see,Gs To be gene
raj wish of the people as indicafed 10 me in per-
son, from every part q the county, CONSENT to
announce myself ior re election To tue House of
Delegates. J. MARSHALL MoCUE.s
MAJ a. 1861 TU
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For the Sneetatar

Mr.. Editor: Owing to an informaluy in the
order directing the issue Of ibein, the under
signed are not AZ present prepared to deliver
County Bonds To those who wish to invest in
them. We will, huwever, issue Certificates of
advance 10 parties who have money tn loan, to
he substituted by County Benis 80 soon as the
info-malfy referred To l. corrected by the Court
We specially call the attention OF Guardians
and oFher hducarles 10 these bouds Is he very
safest investments for rus. fuuis having as Sc
carty for their payment ali tiie property OF the
County. RoBEET Guy,
VIM a BELL,
HUGH W. SnEFFEr,
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For the Spectoto,

F0r tHe Spectator.
In response to the cal of Many Voters" ia
your last issue, respectfully decline being can.
dldate for the Legislature
Thomas P. WILSON