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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
A General ssseaya4saVg. -.

There can be 30 doubt Of the fact thai
the pr4sebt crisis demands of the Legisla-
ture some enactment protecting the prop
erty Of debtors from the pecuniary ruin
which almost every active business man,
and every poor man owing money in the
community, must suffer, If that property i
exposed to sale at the present time. In q
time Of peace, when tho machinery CT gov
ernment is operating steadily and freely,
we would be the last to admit and the first
Ito repadiate the propriety Of any enactment
tending to obstfuot the collection Of debt
It would be the destruction Of all business
and all confidence. But,u times like this,
when ali society is upheaving vhen per,
feet panic has seized not only upon the pri-
yate citizen, but blanches the check Of oul
sternest bank officers whenpatriotisra calls
aloud for the sacrifice of-lifa, if needs be,
in defence Of our st+te--we do think thai
rigid and azactiag process for the coliec-
ton Of debts made ii flush times, should moi
be enforced, and that tho reins Of monetary
power should to certain degree be restrained
The humane and good man, re admit. would
not press to the wall at such time an hon,
est man; but the Sbylocks Of the land, who
would cut their pound Of flesh, though il
cut the heart, would not only not suspend
their game, but would leap with more alac
sity to the pursuit.
The consequence would aud will be, that
unless the Legislature internoses, paper
shavers without souls will own the property
Of the best men in the country We should
object to any law being enacted which de-
priged the creditor of the power Of obtain
ing lien upon the debtors propertv at the
earliest possible time: but its exposure to
sale and the enforcement Of that lien should
be suspended until more healtnfu state oil
affairs 5ranspired. Suppose war was now
declared, the very men who were most in
debt-the men engaged in business, and the
poor men Of the country who have only pros
vision perhaps year in advance for their
families would be called into service, aud
those who have passed the meridian Of
life, ana owing nothing themselves, have
the fortunes,by virtue Of loans and trusts,
Of active men in their hands, and would be
enabled TO ruin the patriotic men Of the
country, absent in defence Of the State and
It's citizens.
We hope the attention Of the Legislature
viii be directed to this.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
EDeanerafa Negro yYaEsa.a N.

A fine looking negro woman aged about
q years, belonging to Mr. Joseph Cline,
living about four miles from Staunton, be-
coming unruly, he determined to bring her
to town and sell her. While she was going
to get her clothes, she picked up an axe
which she had concealed. aud deliberately
cut three Of hsr fngess Of, taking two licks
at them. She was brought to town, placed
in Jail, and her hand was dressed by DR..
Baldwin. She did the act for the double
purpose of preventing her sale and taking
revenge upon her master.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
"Back to thy He'll

Mr.. Buchanan seems to have PARTIAL
ty for sending emissaries and agents Of dis
cord and disruption to Charleston. During
the slttipgs Of the National Convention
there last spring, he had his hirelings en-
ployed in the persons Of Slidell. Bright, 4,
Co., to break up the Democratic party
More recently he sent Caleb Cushing there
on some rascally mission, and now he has
taken steps to drench in blood that devoted
City. Verify, he must consider Charleston
Ia favorite spot for war and conflict.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
The commencement OF HOSTILE
fEes--'TEae Cause and the Blum

4 Ek . 1a1HaSC CEk3N GGaC kBE0lEA1
der.
1t can admit of but little doubt that the
present attitude of defiance and war exist
ing between the government and South Car
DINA, was the result Of the gross blunder
committed by South Carolina statesmen in
relying rather upon the affection and prom
lses OF the trescherous Buchanan, than up
on the gallantry and intrepidity of the peo-
pie Of South Caro- ina. Had they acted
with the sagacity Of Georgia and Alabama,
the seizure Ct the Forts would have been
simultaneous with their act Of secession.--
They desired the possession Of the forts oc-
cupiea as federal property, and instead of
boldly ordering their capture, they trust to
the very power which they should have
most feared for their delivery. What great
captain Or diplomatist ever made his an
tagonist the arbiter of question in which
he was Immediately interested, or placed his
fortunes at the mercy Of an enemy, when
by the simplest stroke of strategy and bold
ness he could control them of himself
Mr.. Buchanan, who of all others, as the
commander Of the army and navy Of the
United States, should have been the last
man to understand the intentions Of Caroli-
ma in reference to Fort Sumpser, Moultre,
&c., appears to have been made fully ac-
quainted by the authorities Of that State
with all their plans and designs. We re-
cord this monstrous blander more in sorrow
than in anger, for probable as it is that ev-
cry Southern man will have to stand UP in
defence Of South Carolina, if coercion is
attempted against her, we hope for the dis
play Of wisdom and forecaste commensurate
with the ezigencies growing out Of the lam
entable condition Of our country.
There is one thing the North will find
that the people Of South Carolina will COM
nit 30 blunder about, and that is-fght-
ing. For lofty intrepidity and courage they
are equal to any people on the face of Gods
earth, and Napoleons zouaves would have
had another tale to bear, if in place of the
soldiesy Of the Austrian despot, they had
encountered corps Of fiery and impetuoua
Carog:uians.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Our streets for the past few days have
been perfect mud-hole. There is not a
part of tho city that is not submerged with
mud. rendering it impossible to locomote
without wading through slosh and mire -
When, oh! when will our street commits
sioners taks steps torepair the side walks,
and relieve us somewhat from this incorrigi-
Bile and outrageous filth through which we
have to daily wade.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

/ The Spectator whispers sword Of
caution,o ia the ear Of It's readers, which in
effect is that the call for Convention is &
disunicn movement. 1t also assumes thai
the members Of the Legislature are com pc
petent to the task Of doing all that is neees-
sary il the premises.
Now, the Spectator has no authority fol
assuming thata Convention necessarily i'm
plies secession. Senator Mason is not EN-
powered to speak for the people Of he State
ia this natter His opinions are those o.
james IA. Mason and no one else necesssYi
". A convention is desirable to Indicate
the stand VirginiameaDs to take in the pres
ent alarming condition OF the country. Her
geographical position as we'll rs her histor-
zeal name, require from her decided and
unequivocal action. Not only this, but the
people demand it. The Convention will
be called to consider The affairs Of the coun-
try, and after mature aellberation, mark out
that course Virginia's dignity, honor and in :
terest make it incumbent pon her to pursue.
Then, whatever be her determination, it is
the duty Of every loyal son to follow with
out Elurmur.
The present Legislature would doubtless
be competent to act iHtelligently in the pre-
misses, but they were elected with no such
view While there are many men who
would be returned TO L Convention BY tie
people, still there are others who Uonld not
and should not be empowered by their con-
stituents to act for them il so important an
emergency as that now pressing upon the
country. And further, the Legislature
could not act with that freedom aud conf
dence that convention fresh from the PEG
pie, elected in full view Of all the varied In
teres.s that would have to be considered =
We believe it the solemn duty Of the Leg
islature to call the Convention and that
speedily, and we therefore hope there will
not be a moments unnecessary delay.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
Another Eseg ffsgasaki0gs.

Hon. J Thompson, Secretary of the In
terror, resigned his place in the Cabinet on
Tuesday last. His reason for this step is
Mr.. Buchanan's abdication Of the Presiden-
cy, and the violation Of the pledge of the
government by his suceessor-the military
despot Gen. Scott. This makes the fourth
resignati ton, out of the seven cabinet Off
GERS. The government is now as complete
despotism as Austria, with head Of less
comprehension and craftsmanship.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
Caldwell, a BLACK Republics

Caldwell, a BLACK EsepuBEzca
gs0saa w aaecllGag, liza Eslc4aEsR0aaSa.
1t is we'll known that Caldwell, the Sci.
ator from the Wheeling District,i is an aroh-
traitor to Virginia and her interests-that
be is a notorious Black Republican and was
a member Of the Chicago Convention which
nominated Lincoln. Yet, Notwithstanding
his infamy, he has the audacity to make his
appearance in as densely slageholding pop
ulation as that Of Richmond, and even the
eizfontery to take his seat among the sena-
tors of Virginia. Who knows what devil
ISL schemes Of treason this man is engaged
10 with our enemies. whilst he is associating
with Virginia Representatives in their pub
lie deliberations for the veal Of the Com
monwealth. We do not think it is safe to
permit this man to remain in a community
where negroes can be tempered with. His
destiny is with the Black Republicans, and
his carcass should be transported to Black
Republican soil as fast as steam could carry
it. We cry out against Northern Black
Republicans, and drive them from our soil
We permit Black Republican to take his
seat as Senator, and permit it calmly
Richmond should put their police on his
track.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Mr.. Cowan, Republican, has been elect
ed U. S. Senator in place of Bigler He
is said not to be radical abolitionist, and
was formerly Clay Wing. We have very
little faith in what is called conservative"
abolitlonists. They generally turn cut to
be the most unprinciplcd and untrustwor-
thv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

The House Committee Of thirty three
have adopted Henry Winter Davis amend
ment to the Fugitive Slave Law, which
provides for the trial by the jury Of the fu.
gitive in the State whence he may have es:
caned
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Gov Washburne, Of Maine, in his inau-
gural address, recommends conciliation and
forbearance, and the repeal Of the personal
liberty bills.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

The Richmond Wing Of the 9th has a
raw head and bloody bones editorial on
war, taxation and universal carnage and
devastation. We would advise our cotem-
porary to keep cool, and check his invete-
rate propensity for joking. Our opinion is
that that scare-crow is fzzle,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

The Legislature Of Missouri unanimous
ly instructed the Committee, on federal rela-
tons to report a bill in favor ola State Con-
vention Prompt measures will also be a.
dopted to arm the State, and put It in
thorough military trim.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Maj. Gen. Harper has appointed Capt
j. A. Hartman, Quarter Master Of the 5f.a.
Division of Virginia Militia, with the Breyet
title of Major This is most excellent APP
pointment Maj H. is a veteran in the
military liae; has seen important service in
the Mexican war and distinguished himseli
at the battle of Monterey. having been one
of the first in Worth's division to mount the
heights of that City, amidst a shower Of
shot and she'll.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

South Carolina and Florida are out Of the
Union, and Georgia, Mississippi and Loui-
siana are on the wing. The Union is dis
solved, and no mistake, and civil war is be-
ing inaugurated on grand scale. A mill
tary despot, as ignorant Of civic duties as
the Bashaw of Turkey, has virtual and abb
so,',ute control Of the government, and is d.
rectins its resources to the destruction OF
the Constitn.t lion, the rights of the. people,
and the subiugas,i;on Of the South !! Caesar
had his Brutus, King Charles his Crom-
well, and General Scott AID James Bucha~
nan ought to profit thereby.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

The Legislature of Maine, on the 9th in-
slant, elected Ex-Governor Morrill, U. s
Senator in place Of Vice President Hamlin,
resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
Des&y Is Esssgsgersssss.

Unless the North, through their repro
septatives in Congress and State Legisla-
lures nov in session, back down-cmphat-
ieally back devn--and admit the rights as
demanded by the South. before the assem-
bling ola State Convention that body shou d
at once proceed 10 adopt measures preser-'
vative OF the honor, integrity, and sovsr-
eighty Of Virginia--such measures as will
make fanatcsm long rue the Day when it
endeavored 10 destroy the liberty and ab-
serb the powers of Independent States. In
the meantime, Gov Letcher should order
the seizure OF Fortress Monroe and Harper's
Ferry by the Virginia troops and commsn-
dants of volunteer companesand of the mi
litia should hold themselves Ia readiness TO
march to Washington at a moments warn
ing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11
ADaleaesoss oe Egaegsazaaga---sse

ADaaeaeiozs OF Esacgzanaza---Gss en-.
scott Aching President.
So far as apportains to any official power
and being, Buchanan has ceased to exist as
President Of these United States. The
cowardiee and trembling of the man has tri-
IMPLIED over the love Of place and position
and tyrannical prestige, and he has resigned
quietly the reins Of his rule to a military
despot. Buchanan reigned two weeks ago,
and South Carolina was not to be coerced,
Southern rights were TO be respected. and
civil war evaaed. This was when the ma
ehinery Of Boehanan's political friendship
moved 10 harmony with South Carolina sen
timent. There appears even to have exist
cd an understanding and agreement besween
the politicians Of South Carolina and Bu-
chanap, that the forts commanding Charles
ton harbor should be surrendered ~ tie
Federal troops. But VIXEN Buchanan a.
ohieve(l the defeat Of Doegias, his AIM was
attained, the chief desire Of his spite had
been eonsummated, and his soul turns from
the waving cotton fields Of the aouth again
to the coaestoga horses and iron foundriea
Of his own beloved Keystone. Ihe devil.
which has been prompting tho unhappy man
during the whole term Of his wicked life,
whispers once more Of the prestige Of the
federal government, the poweg Of its exec
alive, and the beaaty Of Capitalization. -
He halts, he hes5ates, be fatefs ID the path
be has chosen, he calculates the atrengtb
Of the federal army and navy, and be breaEs
bis faith plighted 70 pursue a non~eoerciee
policy, the only one, Indeed, which any pa
triot at this time could dream OF adopting
lis own soul, however, Ia not brave eaough
to bear the burthen Of the change and Gen.
Scott is called to bis support Scott OBJ
serves his deplorabla dilemma, lie eeizes
this opportunity and takes possession HIM
self Of the Presidency. He is the power
behind the throne greater chan the throne
itself
But if Buchanan's position is one oi
shame and disgrace. what must be that Of
Gen. Scotia Southern man. Virgiuian
sending forth armed soliiery to devastate
tho South. ii possible to destroy her cities
and murder her citizens? What load of
ignomlny he carries In the face of the civil
lied world!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Two companies Of light infantry have
been ordered from Fort LaaveDworth, to
Fort MoHonry. Nd.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

A bill for aiming North Carolina, has
passed the Legislature Of that State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

omnipotent voice Of the people of Virginia.
Then let that voice be heard, and the ac-
ton dictated must be pursued by all citi-
zens who prefer Virginia to expatriation.
Gov. Letcher reiterates his determina-
ton to meet and repel any attempt made by
Federal troops to march over the soil Of
Virginia for the purpose Of coercing any Sc
cedlng State. We have never doubted the
position of John Letcher on this subject
lie is not the man to quail and cover in the
hour OF danger and will be found fully COM
petent and determined in any emergency
which may call for hia action.
we shall endeayor to favor our readers
with the Message next week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Amelia county has subscribed Sc .000 to
arm the people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

DR.. 0ueaeubury has beenelected to the
Senate Of Virginia vice Coleman, deceased
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Mayor Wood of New York, IN his mes.
sage to the City Council, recommends the
secession Of the City Of New York from the
State. He is not prepared, however, to re-
commend violent measures therefor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

A majority of the delegates to the Geol :
gia State Convention are for imme date Sc.
cession.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

Within the past year, and especially du-
ring the recent Presidential canvass, much
was spoken aud written alb nut the devotion
Of men to the State and tie South. An
opportunity will be offered these ehiyalrous
gentlemen ia very short time TO make good
their words by their deeds. Should it be-
come necessary for the militia of Virgin
ia to be called out, we willtheu see where
the genuine Virginia backbone lies. Spout
ing politics on the corners and store boxes
is different maftsv to marching TO the mu-
sic Of laaden death whissling in your ears.
We want these gentlemen TO show their
willingness to fight, as well as to talk, by
rushing forward to the post Of danger at the
first tap of the drum
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-01-11

The TRUE PosITIoN. at the meeting Of
the members Of Congress from the border
States. held at WiIlards' Hall few even
iugs since. we learn the Hoa John I. Har-
ris said he was one OF those who ardently
desired settlement of the present difficult.
ties and the preservation of the Union. He
appealed to the members to come forward
and do their duty to their country, to them
selves and to their God and thus preserve
the Union aud save the country from the
horrors of civil war ans. total destruction
He held that they coald DO it, and they
ought to do tt, and that unless they did,
history aud posterity would write them
down uuwse and urpatriotle men Wash.
lagton Star.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-03
BOARD OF TRADE.
,,o.,,;,,o. of Arbitration for month Of March
commute W n D. c. WRIGHT,
.upIvrP HUGH SISS0N,
:, "a m q a. Mcdowell, JNo. WALKER,
Htonetgru ans Commercial Rtuien.
BALTIMORE Anril Q 1Sl

BALTIMORE, April 2, 1861.
At the Stock Board bus mess continues excessively
dull the only sale made day one of 800 shares
Silver Valley Mining Company at 80 cts There seems
to be disposition whatever to operate in stocks but
notwithstanding the excessive dulnes of the market all
the dividend paying stocks continue quite firm For
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad $60& ex-dvdend was bid,
but none was offered under $685. and Northern Central do
closed at sl4 bid, SIAN asked regular way Maryland 6s
left off to-day at99H bid 1O asked for 1905 and Bal
timore City 6s closed at 81 bid for 1865 9S bid 1855
and SO bid, eS& asked for 1905 Railroad bonds
pretty firm, Baltimore and ohos closing at s3H bid for
1sso's and 81 bid SD asked dividend for 1855;
Northwestern Vrgnias at SO bid, 80 asked for first
mortgage; and Northern Centras at 52& bid Ssh asked
for 1855. The Mining Stocks with the exception of
Springfield for which $l.9O bid and 81 was asked,
all very heavy For Gardner Hill only 81 was bid
although 50 was asked it, Rudsel closed at 90 cts
bid, 81 10 asked Guord at 25 cts. bid, and Silver Val
ley at so cts. bid, 35 cts. asked
Money very abundant here well at all the prin
cipa commercial points, but the legitimate demand for
it quite limited and large amounts lying idle cap
iats not being disposed in the present unsettled state
Of political relations enter into operations
endorsed paper goes very readily the street
cas- per cent? but the best single paper cannot
be placed under per cent. per month.
The bids for SIS 900 900 of the loan of the nited
States opened to-day at Washington. The offerings
reached nearly $50 900 600 ranging 90 up
1OO and the whole of the $8,OoOOO awarded at
average of 93H.
In New York to-day the Tennessee bonds advanced q
North Carolina bonds J4 Missouri 6s 4; Cleveland and
| Toledo y; Rock Island 4 Michigan Southern Ii and
Michigan Southern guaranteed ~ but Virginia 6s, Erie
and Canton declined < each New York Central, Read
ing Harlem and Galena and Chicago all closed at yes
| terday's figures
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD
| TUESDAY, April Cd 1861
| 800 shs Silver Valley Mining Co,.......,..,... 80
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-04-03
EXPORTS FROM BALTIMORE.

FOREIGN.
MATANzAs-Bark Gambia.-332 bushels corn, 80 do.
beans $50 kegs powder so oysters rs dozen broom
bundles buckets so dozen brooms % 900 bricks, 40
bales hay, Dbl fuse, box sample oil, figs 600
feet lumber 900 shocks sC2 heads 20 hhd as otdo.
do do iow