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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

The PECULIARITiES of the female constitution
and the various trials to which the is subjected
demand an occasional to stimulants. 1t is
Important however, that these shall be of harmless
nature, aud at the time accomplish the desired
end. Hostetters celebrated Stomach Bitters is the
very article Its effects in all of debility are al
most magical 1t restores the tone of the digestive
organs, infuses fresh vitality into the whole system
and gives that cheeruness to the temperament which
is the most valuable to feminine attractions The
propretors feel attered from the fact that many of
the most prominent medical gentlemen in the Union
have bestowed encomiums upon the Bitters the vir-
tues of which they have frequently tested and 40
knowledged. There numerous counterfeits offer
ed for sale, all of which destitute of merit and
positively injurious to the system.
"a See advertisement in another column. q
Jan. i. 186l-lmO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Hon. s. Dickinson, Commissioner of Missis-
sippi to Delaware, addressed the Legislature OF
that State at Dover, on Thursday the Sd inst
The Legislature heard him with proper courtesy,
but Immediately passed resolution unqualified
ly Disappearing of secession as remedy for ex-
listing grievances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Seizure of Georgia Forts.

The seizure of Forts Pulaski and Jackson, near
Savannah, and their occupancy by Georgia
troops, is confirmed. The act is justified on the
ground that they would otherwise have been
seized by the mob. 1t is also asserted that in
the course of few days all the forts on the
Southern coast will be seized and garrisoned by
the troops of the respective States within which
thew lie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

The Washington Star says that Commodore
Shubrick's current visit to Charleston, is doubt
less, to reclaim, in the name of the Government,
the revenue cutter brig, recently stolen by Ccste,
late her commander, and delivered over to the
chiefs of the secession movement. The Commo-
dore is a native of South Carolina, but true to
his allegiance to his country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

W Gov. Banks, in his valedictory address
to the Massachusetts Legislature, delivered on
Thursday last, recommends the abrogation of the
Personal Liberty Laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Governor of Michigan.

The inaugural address of Gov. Blair, of Mich
igan, takes strong ground for coercion, and ur-
ges the Legislature to proffer the military power
of the State to the President to sustain the integ
yity of the Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Preparing i'm the District of Columbia.

Fort Washington, fourteen miles below Wash
ington city, has been garrisoned by a company
of marines Measures are also in progress for
the enrolment of the volunteers of Washington
city, and their preparation for efficient service in
case of disturbance of the public peace in that
city. Two companies of flying artillery will
leave Fort LeavenWorth, Kansas, TO- day, EN-
ROUTE for ort McHenry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

The Orittenden compromise seems to be gain
ing friends, who entertain the opinion that II 1t
were fairly presented to the people, 1t would De
accepted by them as a basis of settlement. The
main difficulty, however, in the way is that some
parties are at present ndisposed to otter 1t with
out assurance that others will receive 1t IN q
mutual spirit of accommodation, both South anc
Novfb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

% The Communication signed 'O' was re-
ceived too late for publication this week. It
contains very good suggestion, and will appear
in our next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Notwithstanding the limitations and many
other medicines in the market pretending to an
swer the same purpose, yet the sale of Perry
Davis Pain Killer is more than the whole of
them put together. 1t is one of the few articles
that are just what they pretend to be. Try it.
Brunswick Telegraph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

H- The South Carolina Convention adjourn
ed on Saturday last, subject to be called together
again by the President of that body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Previous to the resignation of Secretary Cass,
Gen. Wood wrote him a most earnest letter, ex
planning to him the necessity, and urging on him
the Importance, of reinforcing the garrison IN
Fort Moultrie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

MESSAGE OF THE Gov. OF NEW YoRK.-Gov.
Morgan, in his message to the Legislature, refers
to needed State reform, and devotes the closing
portion of his message to the Secession question.
He says it is the duty of the National Legisla-
ture to act with moderation and Cancellation,
and the duty of the public press, with that re-
gard for the rights of all sections and interests
which its vast influence demands, to let New
York set an example in this respect Let her
oppose no barrier, but let her representatives in
Congress give ready support to any just and
honorable settlement. Let her stand in an atti-
tude of hostility to none. but extend the hand of
fellowship to all. Live up to the strict letter of
the Constitution cordially with the other men,
bers of the Confederacy, in proclaiming and en-
forcing the determination that the Constitution
shall be honored and the Union of the States pre-
served. He recommends the repeal by New
York of the personal Liberty Bill" and that
other States do the same.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
Dooley's Administrator
In Circuit Court of
Augusta County.

DooIeys Widow. -
Pursuance ofa order of the Circuit Court of Au
i gusta county, in the above cause, shall, on FRI
day the lst day Of February next, at my office in
proceed, 1st To take and state an account
of the debts outstanding and due from the estate of
the said Edward Dooley decd, and their order of
proritles upon proper proof 3D. To take, state and
settle the accounts of the plaintiff Administrator OF
said Dooley decd Sd, To take and state an account
of the assets of said estate, real and personal"
Persons holding claims against the estate mott
fed to make them known to me- on or before the day
mentioned, or they will not be reported:
JOS. A. WADDELL, Comr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
A "REMINISCENCES OF PREs1pENr Fr11MoRr's

A REMINIsoENoE OF PRESIDENT FILLMoRE's
ADMINISTRATION When, about ten years ago,
Millard Fillmore was President of the United
States, and the frolicsome Palmetto threatened
to cut up some of her old shines, that excellent
executive officer caused strong body of troops
to be quietly put into Fort Monltrie. The gay
and gallant Palmettoes, says the N. Y. World,
awoke one flne morning and found this awkward
fact suddenly staring them in the face; where
upon their chivalric Governor waxed wroth and
applied to President Fillmore for explanation
Sir" was the answer, s'the President of the q.
States is not responsible for his official conduct
to the Governor of South Carolina" The anna
BILE President in Office did not particularly af-
feet leonine or heroic qualities but he under
stood his duty to the constitution he was sworn
to support. q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

South CARoLINA-W have not seen it aG ver-
ted to, that the ordinance of Secession passed by
the Convention of South Carolina, is not to be
submitted to the people. They are transferred
like drove of hogs. Even in Naples, the 9TH
or day, the people were allowed to vote upon the
question of annexing themselves to Sardinia
The Emperor Napoleon and Victor Emanuel
went through the form in the case of Savoy and
Nice. So of Tuscany, and the Romsgna, and
the Duchies. 1t is reserved to South Carolina
to cake the first step backwards. Their ideal is
the Middle Ages. The people are rabble.-
They are to be governed not consulted. They
are subjects, not the source of power. 1t is not
the people of South Carolina, who are dragging
US into ruin it is few fanatic and chivalrons
aristocrats. Charlottesville Repieao
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
A Contradiction.


Washington City, Jan. 2, 1861.
Editors Of The San :-G entlemen-O return
ing last night to this city from Virginia, | re-
GREETED to see it stated in several of the papers
that had recently received an anonymous let
ter giving me the details of another 'John
Brown plot" against the peace and safety of the
citizens of the Harper's Ferry district.
The circulation of such sensation paragraphs,
upon so delicate subject at this particular time,
is calculated not only to increase the painful
anxietes already existing in reference to public
affairs, but also to embarrass the efforts of those
who are doing their best to adjust, upon some
firm and satisfactory basis, the sectional issues
which SO unhappily divide the country. there
fore beg that you will do me the favor to contra
dict the statement in question, as no anonymous
communications upon any subject have come to
me tor more than month past, and l am in
possession of no information from any source
which warrants the belief that another abolition
raid upon our border is in contemplation.
| am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
A r RoTur
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
south carolina s.sovereign Conventions,


South Carolina ssSOvereign COnventOn.s
CHARLESTON, January 1.-The Convention met
at ten, O'Clock and was, as usual, opened with
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Dupree. The Rev. gen.
tleman in his prayer uttered the petition-"O
God, wilt Thou bring confusion and discontinue
upon our enemies, and wilt Thou strengthen the
hearts and nerve the arms of our sons to meet
this great trial, in the name of the God of Isrea
The President received highly important
communication from the Commissioners at
Washington requiring consideration in secret ses-
sion.
On the table Immediately fronting the Presi-
dent is placed most beautiful bust of John @.
Calhoun, of pure white MARBLE beneath which
on piece paper appears the following inscrip-
ton:
ssTruth, Justice and Fraternity! You have
written your name in the Book of Life Fill up
the page with delberation. That which is writ
ten execute quicklyl The storm is from the
North. The day is far spent; the nights at hand ;
our homes and our honor summon all citizens to
appear on the parade ground for inspection"
New Years day is being reigiously observed,
and the bells are pealing summons to various
places of worship. The Convention passed yes
terday in secret session several ordinances, which
have been signed ard made public, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO DEFINE AND PUNISH TREASON.
1t declares, in addition to what has already
been declared treason by the General Assembly,
that treason against the State, consists only in
leyying war against the State, adhering to her
enemies and giving them aid and comfort. Pun
ishment-death without the benefit of the Clergy.
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING JUDICIAL POWERS.
An ordinance has also been passed concerning
judicial powers which provides that the judicial
power heretofore delegated by this State $50 as to
form part of the judicial power of the United
States, having reverted to South Carolina, shall
be exercised by such courts as the General Assem-.
bly, shalldirec
An ordinance concerning the powers lately
vested in the Congress of the United States
All powers which the States heretofore delegated
to Congress shall be vested in the General Assem-
bly,, except during the existence of this Conven-
ton. The power OF the General Assembly does
not extend, without the direction of the Conven-
ton, to the regulation of duties imports, post
offices, making declaration of war, negotiating
treaties, arranging the terms of confeaeracy with
other States settling the terms relationship, de-
claring what constitutes treason, etc, etc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

SENTIMENT OF WESTERN V1RelN1A meat.
ing held at Parkersburg, Va, with General 7 ]
jackson IN the Chair, and largely attended. on
Tuesday last, adopted series of resolutions az
pressing devotion to the Union, deprecatinc he
course OF South Carolina, and whilst recognizing
the wrongs of the South, not deemine them OF
sufficient magnitude to resort to revolution. A
mong the resolutions as to. the course of Virginia
were the following emphatic declarations
That, in the opinion of this meeting, the pro-
posed call OF Convention by the Legislature
for the purpose of considering what position Vir-
ginia shall assume in the revolutionary move
ments of South Carolina, is at the instigation OF
the enemies of the Union, and intended as the
means of precpitatng the State into conDec-
ton fatal to her credit, her prosperity, and to
the happiness of her people.
That we believe the General Assembly has no
Constitutional power to call q Convention for the
purpose of changing the relation of the State to
the Federal Government; but in the event of the
call of such Convention by the Legislature, the
delegates should be chosen on the basis of the
free white inhabitants of the commonwealth.
That we will be bound by the acts of no Con-
vention, 40 matter how called or organized, the
purpose Of which is to alter, or in any manner
change the relation Virginia bears the Govern
ment of the Union, unless the proposed alteration
or change is first submitted to the votes of the
people, and sanctioned by them after full discus
sion and ample time for consideration.
The COMMITTEE OF TH1RTY-THREE.-WAsH-
INGToN, Jan. 3.-The following resolutions were
adopted to-day, as expressive of the views and
feelings of the Committee of Thirty-three. The
resolutions were offered by Mr.. Bristow, of
Kentucky, as follows:
Resozoed, That we recognize slavery as now
existing in fifteen of the United States by the
usages and the laws of those States; and we re-
cognize no authority, legally or otherwise, OUT
side of State where it so exists, to interfere
with slaves or slavery in such States, in disre-
gard of the rights of their owners or the peace
of society.
Resolved, That we recognize the justice and
propriety of faithful execution of the Constitu-
ton and all laws made in pursuance thereof, in
Guiding those on the subject of fugitive slaves, or
fugitlves from service or labor, and discounte-
nance all mobs or other hindrances to the execu-
tion of such laws; and that the citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges and
immnnities of citizens in the several States.
ResotUed, That we recognize no such conflict
ing elements in its composition, or sufficient cause
from any source for dissolution of this Govern
ment. That we were not sent here to destroy,
but to sustain and harmonic the institutions OF
the country and to see that equal justice is done
to all parts of the same and finally to perpetu-
ate its existence on terms of equality and justice
to all the States8 saase.t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Monterey, Va, Jan. 4, 1861.

= FIalntlffs and Andrew b. SltIngt0n, Mary a
Sitlington. Thomas 0. Sitlington, Trustee of said
Mary A. Sitlington, VIM: G. Rodgers and VIM.
G. Jones. Trustee of Sitlington and Rodgers, De-
PENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that have fixed upon the
9Th day of February next, at my office, ito ascertain
and state the additional debts chargeable respectively
Rodgers and the respective dgnites and pr1orities
thereof" required by decree of the Circuit Court of
Highland county, rendered the 9th day of October
1860, in suit in Chancery depending in said Court
In which you parties, plaintiffs and Defendants, at
which time and place you are required to attend.
All persons having debts chargeabe above stated
required to present them with satisfactory proof
thereof, at the time and place above named
Given under my hand as Commissioner in Chance
ry of the said Court the day and year first aforesaid
j. p. STKICKLER, Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Members of Congress who have recently re-
turned from visits to their homes in Border
Slave States, express their alarm at the progress
of the secession movement while others, from
some of the non-saveholding States represent
that the people are rapidly and earnestly consol
idating to the opposite direction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

The Virginia Free Press of Thursday states
that the Armory Guard, the Floyd Guard and
Floyd Rifle, were ordered on duty on the day
previous, at Harper's Ferry, in obedience to a
dispatch received there from Washington, re-
curing them to do SO. They were marched in
to the armory yard, awaiting any orders which
might be sent them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

ONE RIGHTEoUs MAN LEFT IN CHARLESTON
We clip the following from the Washington
States:
"The venerable J. S. Pettigru, one of South
Cardinals noblest names, continues to bear wit.
ness to the Union against the traitors who sur
round him. He has no faith in the practicable
ty of their measures, and is prepared for the
worst results to the State and to the country
Lately, while attending the church, where, by
his presence he for so many years showed that
the character of the statesman was complete on
ly when religion gave it grace and solidity, the
services wete purged 10y nullification) OF the
usual PRAYER for the President of the United
States: the stern hearted old patriot rose from
his seat and left the church, thus giving silent
but pointed rebuke to treason, where last it
should be found, but where now, in South Caro-
lima il ia most rampant"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF PENNsYLvA-
N1A.-Gov. Packers message to the Legislature
takes strong Union ground. He terms secession
rebellion. He urges that the statutes OF Penn
sylvania be parged of all laws which may be
rightly charged as violating the rights of sister
State. He recommends the Reprsal act of '76,
allowing the slave claimant the right to choose
his remedy under the State or National law al
so, that the master have the right to retain the
services Of bis slave while sojourning or passing
through the State. He further recommends the
re enactment of the Missouri line by an amend
ment to the Constitution, the amendment to be
ratified by State Conventions, if Congress re-.
fuses to let it emanate to the people. He closes
by expressing devotion to Pennsylvania and to
the Union, which her citizens will defend
through every peril
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

Augusta county Court Clerks Office, to wit:
TSTRAY.-Taken up by James p Byers, on his
Der, 1860, of the following description to wit:
red steer marked with crop off the light ear
supposed to be four wears DID, and appraised at $685.
Extract-Teste, -
Ian g. 196O-3tS. j. ID. IMBODEN elk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
THE MARKETS.
STANTON MARKETS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
-.
At Circuit Court held for Augusta county,
Dec. 23d, 1859.


Dec. 23d, 1859.
IN the case 5sS 1s l. A. rrotssr, Plaintiff; -
against mo- /.
VIM P. Parish Co., Defendants.
Same against the same No. 2.
Extract from DEGREES entered each of the a59oe cases
SIT Is ordered that George E. Price, who is hereby
appointed by the Court by consent of parties spe-
cial Commissioner, do take and report account
lst. The partnership transactions of the firm of
VIM. P. Parish & Co. in the bill mentioned and the
state of accounts between said firm and each member
thereof
End. The outstanding liabilities of SAID firm, and
the assets applicable to the payment of said liabilities
together with apportionment of the liabilities a.
mong the several members of the firm.
3rd Any other matter which any party may re-
qure to be stated specially which, the opinion
Of the Commissioner may be proper in order to ena-
BILE the Court to make full and final settlement of the
matters in the bill mentioned. ..,s--
Teste, A F. KINNEY. Crk.
NOTICE.-The parties concerned will take notice
that will proceed on Monday, the 4th day of Febru
airy next at my store in the town of Stanton to exe-
cute the above DEGREES and will continue the from
GEO. E. PRICE, Comm'r
Staunton, Jan. s, 1851.
NEGROES WANTED.-I want to pur- q
IN chase ten likely young MEN and stout sNA
GIRLS to fill a Southern order. will pay as DAM
much for them as the times will admit of. Per- MN
sons wishing to sell will address me at
" JAN y ne 8. issiA Its JOHN B. SMITH.
TNOUND-Bya servant, on New Years day. a pair
II of NEW PANTS, which the owner can have by
describing the same and paying for this adverties-
ment.
Staunton, Jan. 8, ls6l-lt
NEGRO GIRL FOR HIRE-Aged IA years.
IN For further particulars enquire of VIM. J. Nelson
Post Office, Staunton, Va.
Jan. 8, ls6l.-3t
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Augusta county Court Clerks Office, to Wi

Augusta county Court Clerks Office, to wit:
ESTRAY.-Taken up by James W: Calhoun on
II his land in Augusta County, an Estray of the
following description, to wit:
heifer Calf, with red sides, white back. belly and
tail, marked with crop and underkeel off the right
ear-supposed to be one year old, and appraised at
IS so. Extract-Teste
JAM s, 1s61.-3ts. j. d. IMBODEN, Crk.
NTOTICE.-My accounts are made Oft and now
IN ready for delivery. I earnestly beseech all
knowing themselves indebted to call and settle by
note or otherwise Immediately, it is indispensable
that my books should be closed to the st of January
1861. All having unsettled accounts against me are
required to present them at once for settlement
DAVIS A. KAYSER.
Staunson, JAM s, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
STANTON ARTILLERY

AK rHHE quarterly meeting of the Com Ayk
wv il pany and judicial Board will be G-NkN
s Ss1sSs held at your Armory on Wednesday
next at 7 o'clock, P. NJ 1t is highly
important that every member of the Company should
be present as there business of great Importance to
transact By order of the Captain,
Jan. S, 1ssiNlt. CIV. fMBODEN, o. s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08

81 CoUGHs. The sudden changes of our climate
are. sources of PULMONARY, BRONCHIAL and AsrHMAr-
Io AFFECTIONS. Experience having proved that sim
ken In the early stages of the disease recourse should
at once be had to 'sBrowms Bronchial Troches," or
Lozenges, let the Cold, Cough, Irritation of the
serious attack may be etfectually warded off, PUBLIC
SPEAKERS and SINGERS will find them efectual for
the voice. ~
% See advertisement.
Mo.r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-01-08
SPECIAL NOTICES
To COnsumlptives.

We Advertiser, having been restored to health in
= few weeks by very simple remedy, after hav
ng suffered several years with lung affection.
and that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
TO all who desire it, be will send copy of the pre-
scrlptlon used Gree of charge with the directions for
using the same, which they will find sure cure for
Consunapsson, Ast6m0, Bromchitis, &c The only
object of the advertiser in sending the Prescription is
to benefit the afflicted, and spread information which
he conceives to be invaluable, and he hopes every
sufferer Will try his remedy, 1t will cost them moth
ing, and may prove a blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please adj
dress REV. EDWARD A. wilson
Wiliamsburgh, Kings county, New York.
Oct O. 1860-Jy ~ -. - ~'