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Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31
FORT P1CKENs-P8TIENcR.

The following paragraphs from the Mobile
advertiser possess peculiar interest at this time
as every one is looking withssome importance
for news from Fort Plckens. OF course the
time for en- attack is much nearer than when
the article waspenned,: - -r4 =
il. Bragg Il an dsoldier aud d .famonsly
brave'and shfewd one, and " ill NOT beg in the
work 5befoFshsisfeady orbs proyoksdinto be.
ginning II; Shd He win not consid iiilnself
ready to begin before be is ready.to end the
work victoriouslv.. & : : sssssss ~
"Ehe magnitude Of the preparations which
tho commandingsgeneral Considered ,ihecessSsy
to making surejob ,of iis. .bon,bafdm1lent Of
Piekens may be estimated by considssing Die
number Of; men who have Been untea easineIy al
work forTso long. 4 small city could have
been niltby this. force while it bas been pre-
pairing for the destruction of Sone sesection..,
When the bomba rdment ,eonin enee e 3. twill be.
one of the grandest events of ifsss sort on,re-'
cord. =
q "From the forts md Bntteries oec,p~ing .ai,
area Of near three miles q continuous, sseaii. i.of
shot and shell will be arained upon.a coffiirnon.
centre, the stronghold Of the Lifieolniteaf ana
if it, long holds @opt against this 9destfuctise.
shower it will disappoint the calculations Of
mensoest yersed in the scieaee.of warfare: -
Tile able engineering officer who snperin-
tended sconssrnctonsaYs;it it cannot withstand
the attackihg, .batteriess; We hays lissrd 'i1 no
eonpiaints of the delay in the attack, but
much natural impa,ience is felt. Betterathat
the army Of the Con federaey shoni. .wsait six
months. If necsssary. and makssa sure thing of
'ne'astaek' than mske it premssurely afnd eu
counter srepul'e But Brsggs stdg guns ar are
arriving and certain signs iadieats, that ;ths
endis athA5d."', ssesE2,.ss5s,rs < - t.s.;s;A.
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: See also the callfer public meeting at Dom
nallsville -,
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rHEIAW oFsaIooKAnE,

; The erecsnt Proclamation of Lincoln dcclar-
ingta blockade of, the Southern ports, and Iii,
abortive attempt to enforce it, has objected
public attention 10 ths.law enahe suhjeet, and
made it one Of interesting anquisy."
There is moi a.more incontestible bellicerent
right than which gives rise to the law o.
blockade s;butshe very severity Of is opers-
;tion makes Unnecessary to establish clearly the
following propbsiions--ti,e fact, Of an actual.
efeetuai blockade-Atts due previous notice
of iGexistenceAand the act nf violation by
the hsutral. - q
The blockade must exist in point of fact
and be supported by .competenlfotse. There
must be asstrict and 1etasl. seige orablockade;
and all DEGREES rroclaining whole coasts in a
state Of blockade without, the presence of an
adequate naval force is clearly illegal and void
Such is, the we'll ssttIed law Of as.isns, and
ssstained by The uniform practice of this Gov.
esaman3 The ahipekade must be effective:
tt,asi il, the bloekaaing power must be. abb to
sEtIy such force. sT.o liakeiv dangerous to
atesmPe te; sntsr tie SoS. And The Unised
States has sanHormiy ihsistes shs. the blockade
stould be affective by TIE presence of eomps.
tent fsrcss ss,9sh ear " sntransa of the port.
Hhersmay be In 1s2fss,ive ebIo6kads. Of one
tos5sb tn: :n.esspee OF a eomgsisat force
ahouse ofEss porte Of tftS benz sssnt remain
open. The: fsilare 70 blockade fbnah can.
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ghkrlssten. e
hssb'ssRes blootass sfjhineolo .bssasssSpm;i il.
sss!gs az asseAstitutisks1 sssscisAs A. spoaas ~.
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Pr .Clamation.

To the Pcople Of tie Confederate States.
When people vino recognize their d.psn-
dence upon God feel themselves sur, oun.lcd by
peril and difficulty, it becomes them to humble
themselves under tho disp.nsation of Divine
Providenc, to recognize Ills righteous govern
Inenr TO acknowledge Ills goodness ia times pasi,
apd supplica,e Ills mercicul protection for the
future.
The manifest proofs Of the Divine blessing
hitherto extended to the cfi3r,s of the people o
the Confederate States Of America to maintain
and prrle,ua;c public liberty, individual right.
and nut,oual SRdndepce, demand their devou
and heartfelt gratitude. 1t becomes them to
give public manifestation Of this gratitude. and
of their depeEdrnce upon the Judge Of all tho
earth, and TO invoke the continuance Of his ia
vo-, Knowing that none but just aud righte-
GUS cause gain the Divine favor. wo would
i"plore the Lord of Hosts 10 guide aud d.
rect our policy in the paths Of i.ht, duty. jus
ice nnd mercy. to unite our hearts nnd our
efforts i"r the defence Of Our dearest rights !;
TO strengthen our wenitn-ss crown our arms will,
success, nnd enable Ills 10 secure q speedy, lust
and honorable peace" -
l." these e"ds, and III conformity with the
r'q"cs, of Congress, invite the people Of the
Confederate States to the observance of q day
OF fasting aud prayer. hsseuch religious services
rs may he suitable for the occasion, and recoin-
mend Thursday, 18th day of June next, for
That purpose; aud tliht may all on TIM, day,
with one ncc"rd, join inyhumble and reverential
approach to linn in whose hands we are, invok-
ing him I" Inspire us with proper spirit and
temper OF heart and min'l 10 brnr our. eois. TO
bless u' with his favor nnaS protection, and to
h'stow Ills gracious bencdiction upon our Gov
eminent and country.
JEFFERSON nSVIS
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HXMENIAL.
-
NOTICE.

0"lNG to tho advance in TIN I am com.
~ PelIed to make somes sacl, anpes i'm nv
PRICES My Price for 20 = NY
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REsRoHsE OF SOUTH cARoL1NAsvoLUH


~ We learn that nearly all OF the Fifth and
Seventh Regiments, Under CcIs jenkins n I'd
Bacon. and eight companies from the '11iiir,l
Regiment. Col Williams. have volunteered for
the Confederate service. The Fourth Regimen,
command. bS Col. Sloan. will re+pun,l this
evening TO The ball made "n them. Col K-r-
shaw SRegiment, the Second, is already IN
V'rg'n'n; and we yesterday pubishe tcl.-
graphic despatch s,n'ins that the Eighth Reyi
"'e"t' under Col. Cash. hal volunteered rs \
Regiment The Ninth Regiment has just been
organ ze'l. by the election of Col. Wm. C:,:.er
atleywhrd. Of Combal,ce, n gr,.,luate of West
Point. ns C"cnc. W NJ. Shwlcr ~ Lieut. Col.
and Robert Campbell as Mnj"r TIL. ELECTION
for officers Of the Tenth Regiment will talk.
place on the.3ls inst. These Regiments will
not be behind the others in uphoiius tn. repu-
tnton Of South Carolina Vulunterrs-C,ty,-
fimiuH.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31

iss t Ths frisndsSnfs .W lLLIAM HIRE :srs.
tetn 10 t;siip oriinnls
rrspeettnlly poniasts shih,f6Sr 6il:s
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31

If The friends Of WILLIAM c. MOORE
respectfully announce, Hna. Candidate for
'Cisrk OF, the Court Of Common Eso.. at, tie
snsuing election. g
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31


ssNoL.EcrIso SorrhERS LEgrs.- New York
firm having forwarded to james Farrov, ESQ,
note. on parties in 'srartanhu,g. fur colles.
tion. that gentleman wrute to them the follow
ing note:
&C. S. a., SouTn CAROLINA.
-, sr.nrASBuRo. G. II. , May Is, 1861.
I NksrLENEN: Yours Of the 9th instant. en-
closing for oditsction oastsssSse ssss on--, in favor
of T. B. Byuner d Co.. came to hand this
day. s%
II AIN permitted y prn ctice ld% by virtue
of a commission from The State of South Caro-
lina-eae Of the Confederate States Of Aiheri
ca. It is nat consistent with my ideus Of the
obligations owe to my State to use my Off
cial character. however humble il may he; n,
5ps6stitgtipg the remedies founded upon the
eon'ity d 'ssa;ss to the gain of alien ensmiea,
thus airsctiy strengthening foreign hostile
. There fSSe. herewith return said note. I
Would say. in justice to ib makers, that it hos
not beeh presented nor have they hul any
information OF. its being in my possession.
very respectfully, james Farrow.
To 4sssrs. Birney, prentss, 4 FiandesE Attor-
pays and Councillors. New York city."-Spar-
tanbujy> Efpress
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31

See nofceofs Public Meeting ON Sale. Day,
Letell sttend--tIs oesssion isfohe of the ;las.
Importance. y.sG.t ~
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Ihe :AMebijte ;HfsssS.

-tE We are authorised to anuo,,nc3
MATHEW sIcD ON AID S ca1aeaste for Fl Fe
steeti9pt sslelsrs Of e-coqat Abbssll,.
District Il the next election. '''ss*S
May 22j, 1851.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31

PRIyATEERs.-The FL pritateer fitted out
in tbSSoptb-the Calhoun. at New Orle.ns-
is. commanded by a Yankee hom Portland
'Maipsi
The Charleston safereary has sse en- letter of
marque, bcariae DIE autSgrabh. Of Presiden,
Davis. and dated Mesfgomery, May 1872 ad-.
fdtesssat and. ..sepuds Il a psominent and
!enterprising ChsrTestV5 snkI kIeuisn for the pri-
vstseR service
Albert PIKE AND TnE ISnlASs "A latter from
Little Rock, ,Arkansas. says:
"capisin AIbsttPike l,as been commissionsI
by the Southern C6nfsJefaey. to raise and
s4'ipa vssia sft Indian. for instant service.
The Captain is 90 idol With the Indians OF, our
border He has secured TO them so many
comforts. apd they are SO fond Of him. that he
has oflen been Iged by them 10 become their.
ch ef, and, 10 can readily procure command
Of aye ihoass5d,tsf iliem If necessary. He,
90 asonssstS shs NsstDn." IS .x.it. - ~
covsrEa ss5s.LTRs essries,on. M,eury b..
sssu ssaspieioas $40 biil., pdrpoortisR t6 be of
aes Aeshsaes'i iBsak ofsASsnsss, ibprs.stsl.y,
"a hRkssny aets issusd BY that iasti Zion. Il
gss 4ssssPsssdi 70 b an. sltsrsd bill. Of tho
eiea Bank Of Mempbss Qaisef a num-
Bsf diied3akioD. Look out Tor them.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-31

ocEnT Have You seen that big Indian in
another column boiling Roots, Barks and Leases
or the "Cherokee Remedy9" o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
VIRGINIA HOTEL.

TINE Virginia Hotel, so extensively known to the
i Travelling Public as one of the very best Hotels
in the State. is owned solely by Messrs. WIN. II
& THOS. P. fEYTON, who will devote their whole
attention to the purpose of increasing IT possible the
high reputation which present sustans, and will
leave exertion unemployed to render their guests
satisfied and comfortable. The recent additions put
to this establishment, enable the proprletors to ac
commodate much larger number of guests than for
merly The whole building. in the interior and exte-
ror has been recently retted and painted and looks
now "good al new"
The proprietors have secured the services of Mr..
VIM. D. GILKESON, So, an experienced Landlord,
and formerly of the Taylor Hotel. Winchester, Su
Eerintendent who will pay every attention to those
stopping at the Hotel Capable and faithful servants
also provided to ensure the comfort of guests
Thetable will continue heretofore to equal that Of
any Hotel in the State.
Connected with the Hotel extensive Stables, un.
der the management of Byers Co., well known for
their experience and efficiency in this department.
Horses will be taken on Livery and Horses, Buggies
and Hacks, will be afforded to guests reasonable
terms
~ The Proprletors are we'll prepared to accom-.
modate families who wish to spend the Summer
months in this healthy portion of the State.
This Hotel is well furnished and contains good
and comfortable bedding any house in the State
tB In this Hotel there two of Fieldng's New
and Excellent Marbe-bedded and Patentcushioned
BILLIARD TABLES.
a. VIM. H. PEYTON, who has been so long con.
nected with this Hotel will devote his whole attention
to the accommodation of the guests. He is thankful
for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, and
would respectfully ask continuance of the same.
T Mn = p p PEYgoA proprietors.
N. B.-The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office of ADAMS 6 cos EXPRESS
VIM. Ii. PEYTON & BRO.
Staunton, March IL, lS6O.-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

The Louisville Courier prints the following
extract from private letter from St. Louis, dat
ed August Oath, 1861:
The Democrat of this morning. says that Sci
gel and his staff were mustered out of service
on Thursday evening last I don't understand
it. 1t is generally believed that he run at Spring
field. Everything that comes in from that fight
is confrmatory of the great and signal def at of
LincolE's army, and Siegel's flight at thirty miles
per day made it impossible for his enemy to catch
him. If the Oonfederates had left the field, the
wounded would have been left at the mercy of
the wolves and dogs, and therefore it was ueces-
sary to remain to render the duty of Christians
to the dying, dead md wounded.
McCullocl took 2, 800 stand of arms, ammuni-
tiop for years supply, and sugar and coffee and
other provisions ene
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
The Unfortunate Marylanders.


The Richmond correspondent of the Charles
ton Mercury writes:
The people of Maryland are flying daily from
their homes, as if some terrible death plague
were pursuing them. Day after day numbers of
these unhappy fugitives-sometmes whole fami-
les-arrive in Richmond, and other parts of Vir-
ginia. Thirteen reached this city yesterday,
mostly from Prince George county. They run
great risk in crossing the Potomac, and frequent
ly some are captured by the Yankee steamers
proving up and Own the river; still these I'M
fortunate people prefer to run the risk to living
under the tyranny of the Lincoln Government
and the vandalism of its troops. The accounts
they give of the espisnage, terrorism and vio-
lence reigning in the lower counties of Maryland
are fearful. The cruelty and despotism of the
Lincoln Government have not been exceeded in
late times-not even by the despotic government
of Austria. The people of Maryland living in
the border counties along the Potomac appear to
be especially selected as the victims Of Yankee
vindictiveness. The fugitives are chiefly from
the class Of planters and farmers who manage to
live comfortably, but have little to spare. Their
lot is hard, indeed, when driven from their homes.
They are brave, excellent people, and have done
good service in helping over the Maryland fight
ing boys, who are in our army, and other fugi-
tives and fire arms. This is one Of the reasons,
probably, they marked by Lincoln's myrmi-
dons. How earnestly they pray, and will work
for the expulsion Of the enemy from their State,
l need not say.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
MUSICAL STORE.
MAIN STREET. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
FREY ~ ROBINSON

HAVE opened Store on Main ST., (old Post Of
IL fce,l where they will keep for sale, PIANOS,
MUSIC, STATIONERY, ENGRA VLNGS, de-, de-,
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends
and the public generally.
PIANOS.-Our stock of Pianos is selected princi-
pally from the well known and most reliable factory
of NUNS & CLARK, New York, whose instruments
have never been surpassed in tone and durability
(thirty-fve years ago. We havemade arrangements
with other Factories for supplying with Pianos oc
casonaly retaining thelprvilege, however, ofreturn
ing them, if found unworthy our recommendation.
any risk have determined to sell only good in.
struments, on most reasonable terms.
SHEET MUSIC. "A great variety of the latest
publications constantly on hand. Instruction books
for all instruments The usual deduction made in sup
plying Schools and Music Teachers. Arthur's Pat
ent Elastic Music Portfolios. Music sent by mail.
Orders from the country, promptly attended to-
G. 7. FREY, Prof. of Music.
j. ROBINSON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
Good Counsel is Above all Price.

. UGH was the counsel Franklin gave when he
y said
sTake care of the peace the wounds will take care
of themselves
'Beware of the little expenses, for small leak will
sink great ship"
"Be patient in adversely and humble in prospect
ty."
"Be mindful of things past, and provident of things
to come"
ssBe timely wise, rather than wise in time"-and
they who are timely wise buy their Watches, Jewel
ry Plated Ware, Cloaks Hoop Skirts Hosiery, Gloves
Cutlery, Worsted Goods, Combs, Brushes, Hair
Braids, Buttons, Trunks, Willow Ware, Musical In
struments Stationery, Porte Monaies, PURSES Money
Belts and many other articles that it would take
all the papers the State to enumerate them at the
Cheap Wholesale and Retail Variety Store of
GABRIEL HIRSH.
N. B.-That HANDSOME MAN Is still engaged
in repairing Watches and Jewery, at the shortest
tice, and on the most reasonable terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

PASTE THAT WILL KEEP YEAR.-Dissove in
water two square inches Of glue and an equal
quantity Of alum Mix and boil with -four, as
usual, and when nearly cold stir in two tea
spoonsful of cloves or lavender, the whole to
make pint of paste. To prevent paste ON
getting mouldy, boil with it piece OF sugar OF
lead of the size of filbert to a pint OF PASTE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

There is no truth in the rumor that Gen. A.
Sidney johnson, now in this city, has been or
dered to the army of the Potomac. The proba-
bilities are that he will be Immediately sent to
Missouri with plenipotentiary authority to con-
troll all the military operations in the department
of the West. His Kentucky nativity, and his
thorough knowledge of the western country,
coupled with his great ability, render him an es-
pecially appropriate selection for this important
position.-Rich. Examiner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
STANTON FOUNDRYi

TINE subscribers call the attention of the public to
i their extensive variety of Parlor, Box, Ten Plate
and Cooking STOVES, of their own manufacture
They have been with especial reference to du
rabity and giving out heat and will be found equal
in quality if not SUPERIOR any purchased of North
ern maze They have also on hand, and will manu-
facture to order any and every description of IRON
RAILING. Also Mill Irons, Machinery, and all
kinds of Castings made to order.
The patronage OF the public is especially solicited
Nov. 20. 1866 A. J. CARRIER u co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

THOMAS J. BAGBY,
AGENT AND COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. 8 Wall ST., under st. Charles Hotel,
RICHMOND, w.,
TIRES out Negroes. Rents out Houses, and sells
IL Tobacco Wheat, Corn, Flour, and other Country
Produce
80 Pays strict attention to business, and prompt
remittances made
80 Consignments respectfully solicited
REFER TO Messrs. c. T. Workman Co.. K. II.
Maury & Co., Dickinson, Hill Co., and II. K. Ely
son. RICHMOND James Alexander, CHARLOTTESVILLE
Mauzy, sTAUNToN; and J. H. Wartman Co., HAIR
| RIsoNBURG. Richmond, March 26, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

A GOOD AND SAFE INVESTMENT AT
N TEN PER CENT.-$2000 worth of very desira-
BILE REAL ESTATE in Staunton will be sold, with a
guarantee from the present owner for five years, that
It will rent for 5000 year. For particulars apply
to IMBODEN & BRO.
Staunton Sept 10. lS60-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
LIVERY STABLE!

TNHE subscribers having made large additions to
i their old established Livery by ~
building, and purchasing NEW We r,amtr
HICLES. are prepared to accommo- sSkS
date all who may wish to take pleas * M
ant ride. We have also made arrange 1leHk9&lkn
ments to FEED HORSES; and our country friends
respectfully solicited to give call, promising
that they shall have their horses well provided for
- BUGGIEs, HACKS AND RIDING Hon sEsalwaysou
hand for hire. THOS. j. BURKE T. CO.
StauntOn April 10, 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10

HAVlNG made large addition to our shop, to
IL suit the Southern trade, we will sell at the
Northern prices of 1859. We have over 100 different
designs Of Plain and Ornamental Ratings, We
randas, Balconies, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards, &C., &C., Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron Sash,
Shutters, aud general Blacksmithing and finishing
done with neatness and despatch.
Cemetery Railing for the country, made so as to
be put up by an ordinary mechanic.
Richmond, April Q, 1861-ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
ROOTEN WHEAT.

A SAMPLE of this invaluable wheat may be found
IL at Messrs. Crawford u Cochran's, in Stanton
This wheat may be sown later, will mature sooner,
and be casualties than any variety known
Price, 81 so per bnshel, cash. Upon the orders of
Mr.. James W. Crawford, who will receive the money
for it, the wheat may be procured at my barn till Oc
tober 10TH HUGH W. SHEFEY.
Sept. 8, 1S61.-3ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
DIsLoYALTY OF FREE SPEEoH.-We find the
following editorial in the New York Day Boo6

DIsLoYALTY OF FREE SPEEoH-We find the
following editorial in the New York Day Book
Of August %:
But it is said we are ''disloyal." Disloyalty
what is it2 To DO loyal" must we believe 10
''the irrepressible conflict" of Seward, 1.-THE ne.
gro equality of Chase the s'ultmate extinction
theory of Lincoln, and that the Helper book is a
ssgaluable political document?" Must we believe
that Seward is as great statesman as Jefferson,
that Cameron is as incorrurtible as Diogenes,
and that Lincoln is as learned as Machiavelli
Must we believe that black is white, that two
and two make five In fact, must we commit
intellectual suicide Does Mr. LincolL' Admin
istraton demand all this as the price of ''loyal-
ty?" If So the price exceeds our ability to pay.
But it is said we oppose the Government
How, where or when Bring on your accusers;
let the case be brought before the court. Let US
see the counts and the specifications If to be
seloyaln means sincere reverence for the Constitu-
tiou-a feryent love of the Unon-an invincible
repugnance to its overthrow, and earnest labor
and exertion to prevent such a great national
catastrophe-if these be the price OF loyalty"
then do we and have we rendered them cheer
fully. earnestly, and with q single eye to the
good of our country. What more can we dos
We cannot prevent the avalanche of falsehoods
with which day after day Republican papers
Islander and libel US. To ask justice or mercy
from these faEatical journals that seek to destroy
the independent Democratic press because they
fear its power, is to ask the lion to give up his
prey after he has caught it. Puritanical tyran-
ny never yielded power until choked into repen'
lance.
At all events our right and duty as an Amer
citizen fulfilled, and if for this we fall under
the ban of official punishment we shall not tail
to protest against the unconstitutional usurpa-
ton, or to defend, until the pen is snatched from
our hand, the rights of the people, aud to exc
crate, even though dungeon opened its portals
before os, the hypocrisy ola party which, getting
into power under the pretence or regard for the
negro, has riveted the chains of slavery upon
millions of white men