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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-03
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

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WINCHESTER, INDIANA.

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LNINkLE & LYON
SeWing .uachine Co.,
535 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.

No person who contemplates purchasing a
Sewing machine or family or manufacturing
purposes, should fail 10 send for one OF our
circulars. which contain cuts and full descrip-
lions of the seYernl stl les. plices and samples
Of work all Of which we send By mail free.
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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-10-03

One eony one year. One Dollar and fry
Cents. ifpaid ~ithin the year; and Two Dol
Iars. ifuof paid At the expiration ofthe year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Our Spring Election.

We clip the following from communication
addressed to the people of Fauquier county, and
commend it to the good people of this county
as it is as applicable to them as to the people to
whom it was addressed:
Our Spring elections being near at hand, the
people of our county will be called upon to elect
members for the Senate and House of Delegates
Never in the history of our dear old Common
wealth has there been greater necessity for send
ing our best, calmest and most experienced men
to the Legislature. The crisis demands it, the
best interests OF our State require it. Will not
the people of the county, those whose best dear
est interests are eopardized by the fanatic zeal of
the Secessionists take the matter in hand, and as
they did in the contest for the Convention, re-
buke the intolerant, incorporating and vindic-
tive zeal of this Secession faction, bent as it is
upon anarchy and ruin
In order to preserve our State from ruin-eter-
nal and everlasting-this faction must be put
down and made to know, that minority cannot
rule, and will be made to respect and abide by
the laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

Of the future that is in store for our country
no man knows. But of one thing, says the 'Alex
andria Gazette, we are sure, and that is, in any
event, in or out of the Union; Secession or Re
construction; Southern Oonfederacy, or re-
turn to the old and once glorious, happy, power
full UNITED STATES, no citizen, however exalted
or however humble be may be, who has zeal
ousy, truly, and consistently endeavored to pre-
serve our Government from disruption, and oul
national Union from degradation, or who has
exerted himself to restore, if possible, on honor
able terms, the stability of that Government, and
the harmony of that Union, will ever regret his
course, or fail to be proud of his share in that at
tempt, let it fail, or let it be triumphant It is
good cause, and deserves to succeed, even il
it should not. The time will come when all
men will acknowledge this. When reason, and
judgment, and calmness prevail, and produce
their proper results upon the public mind when
the people of all parties shall have settled down
to their ordinary pursuits, under the old govern
ment restored and guaranteed, or new one yet
to be tried and proved, even the candid and un-
prejudiced of those who are in favor OF, and seek
ing to bring about, separate and immediate Sc
cession, will do justice to the motives, the pa
triotism, and, it may be, the wisdom of those
who thought differently, and sought to procure
a different kind of action tZe1lf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Crittenden Compromise and Peace Confer.
ence Resolutions.

Some persons base their avowals of desire
to secede upon the fact that the Crittenden Com
promise was not adopted in the Peace Confer
ence. They seem to be ignorant of the fact that
the distinguished author of the Orittenden Com.
promise was willing to accept the resolutions o.
the Peace Conference in lieu of bis own. In the
Senate, when it was proposed by Senator Hun
ter to substitute the Crittenden Compromise fol
the resolutions of the Peace Conference, Mr. Grit
tenden himself opposed it. We extract the fol-
lowing from 1stter written by Mr.. Orittenden
on the 18th of March:
II wished to see reconciliation and union es-
tablished. 1t was of no Importance by whose
resolutions or by whose measures it was brought
about, SO that the great end was accomplished.
1t was in that spirit that when the Peace Con.
ference or Convention, that met at Washington
upon the invitation of the State of Virginia made
report to Congress of the resolutions or meas
ures recommended by them for the restoration Of
of peace and union, at once determined to sup
port their measures, rather than those had be-
fore proposed. did this, not only because their
propositions contained, as | thought the Substance
Of my oaon, but because they came with the high
sanction of a Convention of twenty-one States
and would, therefore be more likely to be accept.
able to Congress and the country. Besides that
[ felt myself somewhat bound to act with this
Difference to Convention so distinguished"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
From the South.

On Wednesday night an unknown vessel en-
tering the harbor of Charleston without showing
her flag, was fired upon from one of the batteries
The vessel put about and went to sea. The de-
mand for an explanation for this act is said to
have been made by Major Anderson through the
flag of truce which visited Charleston on Thurs
day, though the fact that the interview resulted
in the despatch of messenger to Washington
would indicate that other matters must have
been under consideration. The excitement at
Charleston, occasoned by the firing upon the
schooner and the subsequent flag of truce, is said
to have been intense, and the prediction is freely
made that if not evacuated at an early day, Fort
Sumter will be attacked. From points South of
Charleston we have further reports of the rapid
assembling and despatch of troops toward Fort
Pickens, in the neighborhood of which force of
five thousand men will soon be assembled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Coz. BALDw1N's GREAT SPEECH LAST N1sHr.


One of the most powerful and convincing speech
es ever delivered in Alexandria, speech fnl
of sound reasoning, moving pathos and true elo-
quence, was made last night by COL J. B. Bald
win, who has won the proud title of 1.-THE Cham.
pion of the Union" at Liberty Hall, to one Of
the largest if not the largest, audience that ever
assembled in 'Old Liberty" who listened with
the most eager attention.
A splendid band of music was in attendance,
and discoursed several national airs. Col. Bald
win, on appearing on the stage, was welcomed
by the performance by the band of Hail to the
Chief" We have heard but one opinion ex-
pressed of this great effort of Col. B.:-that it
was eminehtly great, and equal to the momen-
tous subjects discussed. !, He argued for recon-
struction of the Government, which he did not
believe for a moment that the people wanted to
overturn and break NJ, and stated his plan,
which is that Convention Of the Border States
be held, and if the North refuses the ulsimatum
to be by them put forth, then tor The border
States to adopt Constitution and invite all the
States, North and South, willing to adopt it, to
come in and thus reconstruct the Union
The speakerrffeque eiicitedDy his forcible
points made, and his bursts of eloquence, the
applause of his vast audience. The speech can
not fail to produce fine effect. 1t was thor
oughly Union, and evidently struck responsive
chord in the breast of the people of Alexandria
alexandria Gazette, Of Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
The Grand Concert.

At the concert given by the "Staunton Must
Cal Association" on Thursday night last, The
spacious Armory Hall was crowded with Ia
dies and gentlemen. The entertainment was
good one, and seemed to be properly apprecia-
ted by the audience who enjoyed it with much
zest. The Band, Orchestra and Gee Club al
performed their pieces in good style, and were
rapturously applauded. The "star" of the occa
sion was Prof. j. E. D'Alfonce. We hope this
Association will favor the public frequently, and
we feel convinced that their concerts will be lib.
orally patronized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

RECENT RELATIONSHIPS result of the e,act;on
in Rhode Island on Wednesday indicates that IA
reaction of public sentiment at the North has
fairly set in, and penetrated from the cities into
the rural portions of the States. The Union on
position have completely defeated the Repnbli-
cans. Governor Sprague is reelected by a con-
siderable majority The Legislature is of the
same political complexion, and Messrs. Sheffield
Brayton and Robinson, the late Republican mem.
bers. In Connecticut, though successful in elect
ing their State officers, the Republicans also lose
two Congressman one of the defeated Republi-
cans being Mr.. O. S. Ferry, whose ultra section
alism was strongly manifested during the last
session of Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Immediate Secession.

The resolution offered in the Virginia Com
veDtion on Thursday, by Mr.. Harvie, declaring
that an Ordinance of Secession should be adopt.
by the Convention and submitted to the people
at the May election, was rejected by vote Of
ayes 45, nays S9-a majority of nearly two to
one! The vote is said not to have been a strict
test but We imagine it is sufficiently so to justify
the joy of the Union men, and to show how ut
terly baseless have been the reports of large &C.
cessions to the ranks of the secessionists since
the meeting of the Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Virginia Legislature.

WEDNESDAY, April 3rd- The Senate adopted
the resolution relative to the sale of old State
muskets to Anderson q 90. The tax bill was
considered-certain House amendments were
disagreed to, and information given the House
The House resolution granting additional COM
pensation to contractors on the CoviDgton and
Ohio Railroad was agreed to-. House bill for 8
re- assessment OF the lands of A. S. Woodbridge
was rejected.
The House passed number of bills, among
them Senate bills allowing railroad companies tc
appoint police agents, and releasing schr. Pau
line from fine incurred for violation OF the
inspection law. Mr.. Collier reported bill pro-
hibiting keno, which was objected to, on its third
reading, and laid on the table.
THURSDAY, April 4th-The Legislature trans
acted no business of Importance. At night q
resolution, offered in the House by Mr. Sedden
of Stafford, authorizing the Governor to employ
the convicts in the State Penitentiary for enlarg
ing and improving that institution, passed both
branches. The usual votes of thanks were given
to Speakers, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Clerks Of the
two Houses, after which, the Legislature adjourn.
ed sine die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
To the Farmers Of Augusta County.

The daty will soon deyolye upon US to elect
Repr esentatiyes to the next Legislature OF Vir
ginia, and we should use caution in making our
|selection,-the times demand 1t.
One of our present worthy delegates Mr.. Mas
sic will not be candidate for reelection and in
looking around for one suitable to fill his place,
we present you with the name of Major James
Walker, as gentleman worthy of our trust and
one whose Interests are identified Nth our own.
If Major Walker will announce himself he will
be sustained by large majority of
South River, April 9th 1861. FARMERS.
indicator please COPY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The first meeting of the Southern Express
Company was held at the Exchange Hotel, Rich
mond, on Thursday, when stock to the amount
of 100000 was subscribed, and the following
officers were elected: President, Michael G.. Har-
man, Esq, of Staunton; Vice President, Slaugh-
ter W. Fickln, of Charlottesville; and Superin-
tendent, B. F. Fickln, of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
MARRIED.,

On the 28th of March, 1861, by Rev. G. B. Ham,
mack, Mr.. JOHN YAGo to Miss JANE Y. JosEPH-all
of Augusta county.
By the same, on Saturday, the 3Oth of March, at
the residence of Mr. John Meyers, Mr.. JACOB House.
MAN to Mrs. MARY TEAFoRD-all of Augusta county.
On the 4th inst, by Rev j. A. Snyder, at the house
of the brides father Mr.. JOHN F. EBERLY, of Stras.
burg, to Miss SUSAN G. LUDWIG, of Warren Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Corporation Election.

| The election of officers for the Corporation o.
Staunton came off on the Sd inst, with the fol
lowing result:
MAYOR-N. K. Trout.
SERGEANT-R. W. Stevenson.
ArToRNEY-W. S. III. Baylor.
CoMM1ssIoNER-John F. Smith.
CouNoILMEN-M. G. Hartman, 81. M. Bell, E
M. Taylor, John D. Imboden, James ii. Skin.
ner, George E. Price, W. G. Sterrett, B. F
Points, W. 81. Wilson. T. l.. Hartman and s. NJ
Y ost.
2 The last three gentlemen areshew members Of
the Council, superseding George Baylor, S. F.
Taylor and Benjamin Crawford.
The Council met on Monday night, and elected
CLERK-James F. Patterson.
RECORDER M. G. Hartman; 1st Alderman, j.
D. Imboden; I'd, George E. Price; Sd, S. M.
Yost 4th, W. Fl. Wilson 9Th, T. L. Hartman /;
9th, Jas. FL. Skinner.
CHIEF OF PoLIoE-R. W. Stevenson.
CHAMBERLAIN-W. FL. Hartman.
A. III. Taylor, Jno. B. Evans and DR.. VIM. B..
Young were elected Committee of Safety.
81. M. Bell, John D. Imboden and George E..
Price were appointed by the Mayor a Finance
Committee, whose duty it is to report tax bill,
&c.
John Kurtz qualified as assistant police officer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The dispatches from Charleston intimate that
there is danger of an immediate attack on Fort
Sumter, but there does not appear to be any
real ground for the intilnation. The Charleston
Mercury, after exhausting the best means of in
formation at its command, says that no attack
will be made under The present orders from
Montgomery unlessan 4ttempt is made to rein.
force the Eort.s3&s AaeossJii ssIppfies were
stopped on Thursday, and if food was as scarce
IN the Fort as has been asserted, there must, of
course, soon be definite conclusion of the mat
ter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The N orfolk Herald thus pithily presents the
policy it would have Virginia pursue. ''Sup-
pose" says the Herald, "the Border Conference
movement brings no concessions from the North
We will have done our duty by our sister slave
States. We will have consulted with them, and
if separation must come, all will separate to
gether. Cooperation is orr policy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

Kerosene Oil, which in its pure state is not
explosive, has recently been adulterated by deal
ers with camphene and other cheap substances,
making it very explosive. Several accidents
have recently happened in consequence, causing
injury and even death. The effect of such I'M
scrupulous conduct in dealers will be to dscredit
Kerosene, and cause it's disuse by any person
who has regard for bis life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
For the Spectator,

Mr.. Etlat0r:-It seems to me of the utmost
Importance that the next Legislature Should be
composed Of the very best men in the State
Such men will not be forward to offer themselves
as candidates, but the people should command
their services. l therefore nominate Col. JOHN
B. BALDWIN for seat in the House of Delegates.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

| 1t is noticeable incident that in midst of the
the prevailing excitement the four fugitive slaves
arrested at Chicago and taken to Springfield, the
capital Of Illinois, have been delivered to their
owners upon proof of their rights, and taken to
Missouri. All this was accomplished without
any apparent excitement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
NEW BOOKS.

TINE Great Preparation, by Rev. John Cumming,
i D. D.; Thoughts Preaching, by Rev. J. W.
Alexander, D. D.; A Defence of Armageddon, by
Rev. Fl Il. PITTS; The Still IsouE by Austin Phelps
sEngland's Yeomen, hy s,hs a5thor of Ministerlng
Children the Shadow in the House; the Queens Of
Society The Wits and Beaux of Society Life in the
Old World, by Fredrika Bremen; Miss Gilberts Ca
reer, by the author of the Tltcomb Letters; Elsie
Venner. by Holmes; Mullers Life of Trust ;;Gham's
Manual for Volunteers and Militia; Tactics for Off
GERS of the Infantry. Cavalry and ARTILLERY, by L. v.
holtz Life and Correspondence of Jno. A. Quitman
Life of Andrew jackson, by Parton; Plantation and
Farm Instruction. Regulation Record, Inventory and
Account Book; The Union Pulpit, Collection OF
Sermons by ministers of different denominations,
with portraits; Father Tom and the Pope.
Staunton, April 9, 1851. K. COWAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The conduct of students at Universities, and
Colleges and school boys generally, Yin this day
and generation" in 'burning efigies," and all
that sort of nonsense, is universally condemned
by sensible people of all parties. Wherever
there is much political excitement among yonug
men. there is generally very little study.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

1t is beyond doubt that the leaders of the Pre-
clpitators and Immediate Secessonists, are now
the most noisy of the people of any party; and
are making the loudest and most confident asser-
tons OF their strength &c. 1t remains yet to be
seen, It their confident boastings are to be reali
zed. But it is to be remembered that very near
~ the same predictions and clamors were made
precious to the election for delegates to the State
Convention
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

H The Union men of Nashville are talking
of running John Bell for Congress. The Louis
vile Journal is delighted with the idea, and
thinks that with John J. Orittenden and John
Bell in the House of Representatives the people
of the United States may rely upon having their
rights, their interests and their honor powerfully
indicated and sustained in that body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
Defence of Armageddon.

We have received copy of the book bearing
the title above, comprising two discourses by
F. E. Pitts, of Nashville, Tennessee delivered in
the capitol of the United States at the request Of
several members of Congress, on the anniversary
of Washngton's birthday, 1857. This volume is
for sale by Mr.. hiram Myers, of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

W CoUGHs. The sudden changes of our climate
are sources of PULMONARY, BRoNcHIAL, and AsFHMAT-
&c AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that sim
ken in the early stages of the disease recourse should
at once be had to 'sBroOn's Bronchial 1roches" or
Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough Irritation of the
serious attack may be efectually warded off, PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them efectual for
strengthening the voice.
H See advertisement
Nov OF 126O-6uo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO COnsumptives.

TIVE Advertiser, having been restored to health in
= a few weeks by very simple remedy, after hav-
ing suffered several years with severe lung affection,
and that dread disease, Consumption-h Anxious to
make known to his ellow-suerers the msnas of cure
To all who desire it, he will send cspy of the pre-
scrption used ree of charge with the directions for
using the same, which they will find cure for
Consumption, Asthnsa, Bronchitis, dc. The only
object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is
to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which
he concelves to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer will try his remedy 1T will cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad-
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings county, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

WIRE AND SIEVE FACTORY.--The
wv undersigned being the only manufacturer,
Sourh very respectfully asks the attention Of the
manufactures Wire Cloth Of every description, Rid
dies and Sleeves of all kinds, Rat and Mouse Traps
Cages, &C.. heavy Wire Work for doors and front
Windows, also Coal, Sand aud Guano Screens Keeps
constantly on hand large assortment of Wove Wire
Riddles Sleeves, &c. All orders promptly attended
to. G.. W. JESSOP.
Pearl ST.. below Cary, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

~ Two young men, arrested on suspicion Of
setting fire to MIR. Churchman's barn last fall
were examined before three Magistrates on Sat.
urday and acquitted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

~ The Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser of
the I'd says it is reported that Judge W. Lane,
recently appointed by Mr.. Lincoln as Judge for
Alabama, will attempt to hold his Court at A.
thens, and wonders whether she will have the
temerity to do So"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

Four fugitive slaves from Mississippi. negro,
with his wife and two children, were arrested at
Chicago on Thursday, and sent to Springfield for
examination. Considerable excitement ensued
at Chicago among the negro population, after
the arrest became known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

An issue of forged Virginia bonds is reported
to have been detected in New York A large
amount is said to have been issued, but holders
Of the bonds will do well not to allow such re-
port to affect their value. The parties making
the issue are known and an investigation is in
progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

~ Governor Houston still contends the &C.
tion of the Sovereign Convention in deposing
him from the Governorship of Texas, and has
sent message to the Legislature, claiming that
he is still Governor of the State. The Legisla-
ture took no notice of his message.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

az The Union men of Albemarle have NOM
mated Messrs. John S. Moore and John L. Ooch-
ran for the House of Delegates and will, on the
18th, nominate candidate for the Senate The
secession candidates are W. D. Hart, ESQ.,, for
the Senate, and Messrs. F. Minor, and B. d. Ma
gruder for the House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09

The success of the Republican party in Con-
necticut is considered as unfavorable. On the
other hand the result of the recent elections in
St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo, in
which cities the Republicans have been defeat
ed, is considered favorable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
w- The New York Post Owes credit +

~ The New York Post gives credit to a
rumor that the Government agenfs1 what Goy-
ernmenta) whos were sent 70 Europe have re-
turned, and that England and France have def
nitely refused to recognize the Southern Confed-
eracy, and with knowledge of this determine
ton the Administration at Washington has re.
solved upon adopting vigorous policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-04-09
- The reported intention Of ENGLAND and

% The reported intention Of England and
France to send joint squadron of observation
to the Gulf of Mexico is not confirmed by the
later foreign advices, but still meets with good
deal of credence at Washington. On the other
hand it is also believed that the Spanish Gov
eminent will disavow the action of the Govern
or General of Cuba in selling Dominica.