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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09

FACT WORTH KSowrYG.-Spaldings Cephalic Pills arc
a certain for Sick Headache Bilious Headache Ner
vous Headache, Cosveness and General Debility.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09
JOHN MOO EEN,
W. l. BONuAM,
W. W. BOYCE,
LAWRENNE N. kEITH.

WASHINGTON. 9th December, lS6o
The Pres!dtu. saws he objected at The time, 10 the
word provided because it might be construed as an
agreement on his part which he would never have made
lie Considered the paper nothing than the pro-
mise Of highly honorable gentlemen to exert their iru-
enc for the purpose expressed This the whole fOun
dlon for Tue alleged pledge. But the President claims
to have observed the understanding by not sending re-
aCorcemens or authorizing any change in the military
status Of affairs at Charleston.
Bearing upon this subject refer you to an order Is
sued by the Secretary OF War the lth Instant 70
0r Anderson but not brought 10 my notice until the
3lst instant IL Is as follows,
'vsNOEANpUu vARHAL INSrEr CrONs TO MAJOR AMBER
SON FIEsy ARrILLEKY CONN NuING TORr NOuLrRE, = e.
You Of the great anxiety ot the Secretary
0i War that collision OF the troops with the people OF
this State shall be avoided and OF his studied Diet rm-
nation 20 pursue with retereuce TO the military
fore and forts in this harboT which shall guard against
such collision. He has therefore, carefully abstained
from increasing the force at this point taking any
which add TO the present excited state OF
the public mind or which would throw any doubt on
tie confidence he feels that South Carolina Will not at
temp, by violence obtain possession OF the public works
interfere with their occupancy.
But the counsel and acts of rash and impulsive
persons NAV possibly dsappOnt these expectations OF
the Government be deems proper that you should be
prepared With Instructions to meet unhappy eontn-
gucy. he has, therefore, directed me VerOayi 10 give
you such instructions.
You are carefully to avoid every act which would
a.eilessly tend provoke aggr ssiou and for that
reason YOU are not withOu; Ssty, take up any
position which could be construed into the assumption
Of hostile attitude; but 90 hold possession o
the forts in this barbor and if attacked YOU TO de-
tend Yourself the last extremity. The smaness 4
your force will permit you, perhaps to occupy more
shan Of the three forts Ia attack on or an a.;
empt take possession Of either OF them will be re-
garded "a an act Of hostility and YOU may then put
your command into either OF them which you may deem
most proper increase its power OF resistance iou
are also authorized to take simar steps whenever you
have tangible evidence OF design 70 proceed 10 hos
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09
l.,n rRIY FAMI,Yss AND 0THsns

wshor choice article % shelr7 Made rs Port French
p-.py Arark Jamiaca Rum. Scotch, rh, and Rye Whsk
n IAN assortment best brands Chamagne can I'd them
:. 'ne 'o"'''f DUDLEY 4 90,
sSSiIs - Main II.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09
DOGGETT * ANDERSON,

hON EhNOh hfFI,
RE receiving TO the yal Trade Car~tings Oh Cloths
II tngs Curtain od' Corices and Bands. Nindo shsdes
Paper Hangings Curled Hair and Moss for prices
Carpets Curtains Reds and Mattresses made order At hor ne
uee Paper hanging done In tie city country superior
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09
CLOTHING.
CnpaIlTNriscxazp-

CDPAKTNERSHsP.
HAVE this day associated with me- the Merchant Tailoring
L and Ready Made Clothing Business, WM. g. CAREY, Of
Boydton Meckcnburg Co.. said COparncrshp TO date from
July h 1850 The business whereser be conducted under the
aud style OF spence Carey
Grateful for very liberal patronage have received for the
past would respectfully ask continuance OF the
same To the new concern. L. B. SPENCE,
iy8l No 100 Of Main and 18th Street.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-09

sO CASES DUBLIN PORTER just received Giiy
-sJ cas.a Dubn Portr Porter imported IN
qusutitie. to suit, by GuDLEY co,
i9Niain ydreet
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
speech of Hon. George W. summers.

This distinguished orator addressed the Con
vention for the space of two hours on Monday
of last week, and concluded by speaking three
hours on the next day. Judge Summers is one
of the purest, ablest and most eloquent men Of
of this country. The Richmond Wing" says
that it was mastery and glorious effort, worthy
of the best minds of the best days of the Repub-
lie. Oh, that the intellect, the statesmansbip
the patriotism and the eloquence of such man
should not always adorn and bless the councils
of the country After closing his powerful ar
gument, in behalf of the Peace Conference ad-
iustment he took up the question of Secession,
and for more than an hour, discussed it in refer
ence TO its effects on Virginia, especially, and on
the whole Uuion, in strain of lofty reasoning
and impassioned eloqnence, which has rarely, il
ever. been surpassed. The members and the
audience listened in breathess attention through
ont while numbers of brave men and beautiful
women wept like children. laad &c
1t were needless to add that immediate seces-
sion received its desth-blow, while it was de-
lightful and amusing to behold the terrible elon
cation of the vsages of the leading Precipitators
and their deluded followers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19


The newspapers contain the provisions OF the
Constitution OF the Confederate States of Amer
ica'' as adopted by the Montgomery Congress
The pr.eiple points of change from the Con-
stitution of the United States are these: No
persons of foreign birth (this includes citizens OF
the United States not citizen of the Oonfeder
ate States is to be allowed to vote for State or
Federal officers As nothing is said of naturali-
cation it would seem that the old doctrines OF
onativisln" are to rule in the new Confederacy.
and the right of suffrage will be denied to "for-
eigners." State Legislatures have the right to
impeach Federal officers residing and acting in
their State. Congress is not allowed to make
appropriation other than those recommended by
the executive officers, except by two-third
VOTE Congress is not allowed to impose duties
for the protection of any branch OF industry
The President and Vice President ere to be cleo
ted for six years. Other States may be admitted
by vote of two-thirds of both Houses of Con-
gress. The Confederacy is allowed to acquire
territory, end slavery is to be everywhere within
its limits acknowledged and protected. The
new Constitution is to go into force when ratiti-
ed by five States. Under the first census of the
Oonfederacy South Carolina loses one member OF
Congress. whilst Georgia gains two, Alabama
two. Mississippi two, Louisiana two, and Texas
four. Next to Florida, South Carolina has the
smallest delegation. Each State has two Sena-
tors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Reports on Federal Relations.

On the first page, will be found the Majority
Report of the Committee in the State Conven
ton on Federal Relations; the Report of Col
John B. Baldwin, the Report of Mr.. Wickham
and several days proceedings of the Convention
and Legislature. The Committee on Fedora
Relations, after long incubation, Matched siz
reports. It was certainly most prolific Com
mittee. There was a majority report concnrred
in, we believe, by fourteen of the twenty-one
members of the Committee report by Harvie
Montague and Williams report by james
Barbour, of Culpeper-one by Wickham, o.
Hanover-one by Col. j. B. Baldwin, and one
by Ex-Gov. Wise. We prefer the Report of Col
Baldwin. The report of the majority has an
''awful squirting towards the recognition of the
right of secession. The report of Harvie, Mon
tague and Williams is fat-footed secession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
MIR. skinner and Ten of His Supporters.

The last 'sVindicatorn contains the correspon-
dence between ten persons of Grab Bottom and
James II. Skinner, Esq. The ten say that Union
men in that section charge Mr.. Skinner with be-
ing Secessionist, and they wish him to give
them his views. Mr.. Skinner replies in a letter
two columns in length, and we venture to say
that the aforesaid ten, after they shall read it,
will not know whether the charges OF the Union
men be true or false. They will not know Wheth-
er he is Secessionist or not. He might have
replied more briefly, and with the ssme truth,
and with more clearness, by saying: "The Union
men have not misrepresented my position, for
believe in the right aud expediency of seces-
sion." We do not believe that it was the inten
ton of Mr. Skinner to leave the aforesaid ten in
any doubt as to his position in reference to SCI
cession, but we think his ampl6cation had the
effect TO obscure rather than elucidate. IT bis
reply had been more direct and pointed it would
have been more clearly understood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Missouri Convention.

In the Missouri Convention, on Monday week,
a Committee was appointed to investigate the
truth of the statement contained IN the Missouri
Republican that a secret conspiracy existed to
force Missouri out of the Union. A minority
report on Federal affairs was presented, opposing
a National Convention as recommended by the
majority report, and proposing Convention OF
the Border States, to be held at Nashville. Ii
recommends the Orttenden Compromise, and
advises the appointment OF Commissioners to the
Border States to secure their operation in the
movement. The majority report was debated,
but no action had been taken when the Conven-
ton adjourned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
SECOND DAY.

THURSDAY MoRNING, o'clock.
| The Convention met this morning at half pas
9 o'clock. The opening exercises were conduct
| ed by Rev Mr.. Brooke. The memorial from
the Light Street meeting, held in January, wa
presented to the Convention and read. On mo
ZION it was referred to the committee on bust
ness.
A committee of two was appointed to presen
the memorial to the committee on business, ant
also to ascertain at what time the committee viii
be prepared to report. The Chair appointed E
B. Pretlyman and DR.. Dice.
On motion the fourth delegate from Patuxen
circuit was admitted to a seat in the CoLven-
ton.
The committee appointed 10 ascertain at wha
time the committee on business will be prepared
to report announced that the report would no
be ready before half past O'Clock, ?. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention met this afternoon at hal
past 8 o'clock, the President in the Chair. Tbs
exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Myers. The proceedings of the last meeting were
lead and approved.
The Committee on business presented two re
ports. The majority report was read by J. A
Thomas, the Secretary of the Committee. L
was signed by @. J. Baker, E. @. Brown, D. M
Woods, d. Black, F. Howard, a. Mutton, S. D
Taylor, E. G. Moorman, J. Mohler, and Joel Nc
PhersOn.
The minority report was presented by J. N
Davis, and read by one of the Secretaries of The
Convention. 1t was signed by J. n Davis, W
a. Edes and VIM. Smith. motion was made
to lay the minority report on the table, whicf
was withdrawn. @gat.
The majority report then came up for adop
ton. Pending the discussion on the motion t.
adopt, contest arose concerning the delegate
from Fairfax Circuit, On motion the matter
was referred to the Committee on credentials.
The discussion of the minority report was re-
sumed. An amendment to the 1st resolution o.
the majority report was offered by Col. J. l.
Ridgely.
After reading the amendment the Convention
adjourned with prayer by Rev. s. s. Roszel te
meet tomorrow morning at o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
861. M SPRING Z TRADE. 1861
Keen, Baldwin Il Williams,
Wholesale AND RETAIL

@ L O. T I'll E r s,
IO2 Main Street, RICHMOND,
A RE prepared to show Merchants full and
II complete stock of
SPRING CLOTHING,
embracing every variety of style and quality of goods
manufactured by themselves, in a superior manner
under great advantages and offered upon the most
SPECIAL NOTICE. q
On the first of July next we shall remove to our
Iron Front W,0re House,
NOS. 1l6 AND Il8 MAIN STREET,
where we shall be pleased to receive continuance of
that liberal patronage which has been bestowed upon
us for more than twenty years. ..s
- KEEN, BALDWIN & WILLIAMS. =
Richmond, March 10, 1851 E'8'
GALE OF LAND.-I will offer for sale to the
y highest bidder, on E.idiv the l9th dan of 1D,I
1861, tract OF land Containing about lyl ACRES,
situated in the county of Augusta, about miles SOUTH
west of Greenvle adjoining the lands OF the heirs of
Adam Shultz, decd, Jonathan Hart, and others.
There is on the farm comfortable Brick Dwelling
House and other out buildings and sufficient guam
ty of timber. The interest TO be sold one undiv-
ded half; the other half is owned by Capt James AL
len, who resides on the land. and who will let the
purchaser have his interest at the price the other
terest sells for.
TERMS OF SALE-Ons-third in hand and the resi-
due in two equal payments the purchaser giving bond
with approved security for the deferred payments.
JOHN NEWTON, Admir-.
with the Will annexed of Elizabeth Lange, decd.
March 10, Is6l.-tds
FXECUTORS' SALE.-The undersigned, Ex-
ID ecutors of Samuel G. Byers, deceased, will sell,
at Public Sale, on Saturday, the 18th of April, the
land owned by Samuel g. Byers, deceased lying near
Parnassus, in Augusta county, the Harrison
burg and Warm Spring Turnpike This tract con-
tains 23511 ACRES, and is good land and well tim
bered. About 80 are cleared There ia stream
of water running through the tract. There no
improvements upon it, ttsL
TERMs.-0ne third Of the purchase money in cash,
ord or,Anr 4hraa
the purchaser giving bonds with good security and
the title retained as ultimate security. lIrl
J. p. BYERS,
ro.t ~ VINE YEkS, fExeeutors.
JOHN MILLER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
VIM. skeen, Esq.

VIM. Skeen, ESQ.,, of Pocahontas county, has
announced himself candidate for Congress in
the District now represented by Hon. 81. a. Ed:
mundson. The political caste of Mr.. Skeen has
heretofore been that of Union Wing. he is
now rank secessonst, and throws his destiny
with that of the Southern Observation-Disclosures.
If Mr.. Skeen be srank secessionist" as the
+" Vindicator' alleges, he will not be elected tQ
Congress from that District. The people of that
District will not elect ''rank secessionist" il
they know the candidate to be such. Mr. Skeen,
we opine, will have to hang his harp upon the
willows, if be be srank secessionist." ss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
The secessionists Complaining.

Those very persons who urged the call OF
State Convention, in the face of the fact that It
would necessarily entail q heavy expense upon
the State, are the very individuals who are now
complaining that this expense has been brought
upon the State Those who insisted that the
Convention should be called are the persons who
are now making the welkin ring with their loud
lamentations and complaints. The secret OF
their complaints and deep chagrin consists ID
the fact that the Convention is composed OF q
majority who are opposed to the policy OF pre-
cipitate secession. If the majority were IN favor
of secession, these complaining individuals
would be in the best humor imaginable with the
Convention, and not word about the expenses
Of it would be uttered by their lips. The seces-
sonsts would not be satisfied till Convention
should be called, and they are not satisfied no"
that one has been called. Nothing will satisfy
them that may be done by the Convention or tne
people, unless they adopt an ordinance OF seces-
sion. They seem to be pleased whenever the
prospects indicate coercion and civil war. As
the skies become more and more dark, they be-
come more and more pleased, and as the skies
brighten, they become more dissatisfied. When
it was thought that Lincoln would nse COERCION
they were in an ecstacy of delight; but now that
it is evident that he will not do SO, they are dis
gruntled and respondent. If Lincoln would Is
sue proclamation of war against the secedeo
States, they would dance with delight. The Sc
cessionists would rejoice in conflict of arms
sand would willingly see the country involved IN
Ecivil war. In speaking of the secessionists, the
Richmond Wing" says:
sNothing would have gratiied these men
more than for Lincoln to have resolved to rein
| force or to hold Fort Sumter; for their earnest
desire is for war; as the best and surest means OF
forcing the Border States out of the Union. II
has been with us, for weeks past, melancholy to
behold how jubiant these Precipitators became
IS the probabilities of civil war and bloodshed
increased, and how depressed and distressed
they looked, upon the receipt of any pacific in
tellgence from Washington. During the session
of the Peace Conference, when news would
come that no adjustment could be effected, ano
that permanent dissolution and an immediate
collision between the North and the South would
likely ensue the faces of these gentlemen would
be instantly wreathed with joyous smiles, and
their conversation indicate the intense satisfac-
ton they felt at the prospect of civil revolution
and fraternal bloodshed. But. on the contrary
when news would reach here that the Peace
Conference would certainly or probably sgres
upon basis of adjustment, there was no re-
straining the sorrow and indignation of these
precipitating gentlemen. We repeat that il
made us melancholy to witness SO lamentable {
want of true patriotism and honest devotion te
the peace and permanent welfare of the country
as these varying manifestations of emotion or
the part of the Precipitators clearly Indicated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Texas.

Gov. Houston, of Texas, refuses to acknowl-
edge the State Convention. and opposes Texas
joining the Southern Confederacy. The Con-
vention on the other hand claims sovereign pow
ers and is proceeding to coDsumate the union of
is stated to be raising troops OF his own &C.
ooupf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
THIRD DAY.
MORNING SESSION.

4
| March 10, 1861.
Pursuant to adjournment the Convention wa
called to order by the President,
| The opening services of singing and praye
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Rogers.
| A proposition was made to limit all speaker
to Is minutes-a amended by proposing 20 min
utes-still further amended by proposing 81
minutes The proposition for 20 minute speeche
prevailed. The report from the Committee OF
Credentials was read and approved. The resolu
ton declaring R. S. Matthews to a seat in Thu
Convention was adopted. A communication was
received from Rev. B. n. Brown asking for thu
papers pertaining to the delegate from East Fair
fax circuit. The Convention refused to grant thu
request.
"A substitute was then offered by Bro. Gam
for Col. Ridgeley's amendment. The substitute
was discussed during the morning by the Con
vention- the time of Col. Ridgeley and j. N
Davis having been extended.
8 motion was made to refer all the papers be
fore the Convention to a committee Of two from
each district. The motion was laid on the Ia
BILE. On motion of COL Berry the following res
olption was adopted:
Rsso1ued, That the Convention regret pres
sure of business compels them to forego the
pleasure they expected to have had in their re-
solve to accept the invitation to attend an exhi
biton at the Institution of the Blind Asylum.
On motion the Convention adjourned to meet
this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention assembled at o'clock, and
was called to order by the Secretary, and Oh mo-
ton of Br. Gannt, adjourned to meet st7 o'clock
2. NJ.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention met at halt past 7 P. M. The
opening exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Landstreet. A motion was made that the vote
be taken at II o'clock-laid on the table. The
discussion was continued till halt past IL o'clock.
when the Convention adjourned to meet the next
morning at 9 o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

R- Hon. John T. Harris, who is a candidate
for reelection, will address the people of this
County at the Court House on Monday next
The people will turn ont to hear this friend of
the Union. His course in Congress has been
endorsed by large majority of his constitu-
onfc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Reference to the People.

In an editorial article advocating the propriety
of referring the question of secession to the vote
of the people, the last ssVindicator'' says:
ssThis brings the question Immediately before
the people. We ask that they may act for them
selves on this important question. They are
honest and capable and patriotic, their interests
are immediately concerned. Which member or
members of the Convention will vote against this
resolution, and record himself as fearing to trust
the people in the management OF their own bust
ness.''
When the vote was taken on the 4th day OF
February last, for members of the Convention,
and for or against referring to the people, the
editor of the ssVindicator'' voted AGAINST refer
ring to the people. The people were as sshonesi
and capable and patriotic then as now, and
sstheir interests were asimmediately concerned
then as now, and yet the editor of the ssYindica-
tors voted AGAINST giving them an opportunity
to vote upon the action of the Convention il
which sstheir interests are Immediately concern
ed. - and by his own admission ssrecorded him
self as fearing to trust the people in the manage
ment of their own business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

W During the past week, number of PEI
CONS united themselves with the Baptist Church,
In this place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19
Tobacco q Segars.

THE subscriber invites the attention of those who
i the weed, to the stock Of TOBACCO, Sc
CARS. SNUFF, and other articles pertaining to the
Tobacco business, which he has opened at the
room adjoining j. w Meredith's Jewelry Establish
ment. His stock embraces a variety of -favorite
brands, suitable to varied tastes. and he hopes by
constant attention to business and endeavor
commodate bis customers, to secure share Of public
patronage. W. III. WADDELL.
: Stanton, March 10, 1S61--tf
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING !
I UST received. of the neatest and most fash
q onable stocks of n fL
READY MADE CLOTHING,
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS.
HATS AND CAPS,
ever before offered in Staunton Next Door to Adams
JAMES A. ARMENTROUT.
Staunton. March 10, 1851. .&E
TAMILY CARRIAGE FOR SALE.-A first
T rate TWO HORSE CARRIAGE which will seat
six persons. 1t be made close open to suit the
season. 1t built by Rod gers the best builder IN
the United States 1t cost $780, and has never been
hard use 1t will be sold for 1926 on a credit
of six or twelve months, bearing interest. Bond and
good security will be required INQUIRE AT THIS Or
FICE. March 49, lS6I.-tf
LOOK OUT FOR THE THIEF!
CTOLEN from the stable of the subscriber, at Bells
p MIL, smoky Row on Saturday night. the 10th in
slant, LIGHT DUN HORSE, with white face and
night name and tall suitable reward will be paid
to any one who will return him to me, or keep him
and send me word. Any information that VIII lead
March 10. ISsl.-tf VIM. MERRITT.
A TTENTTON. COMPANY "D.'' 93rd
IN REGIMENT Parade promptly at Stew M
arts Draft on Saturday the 18th day of April at ~
II O'Clock, A. NJ An election for End Lieutenant IL
will be held; also the vote retaken to move the Com
pany. o. =. D1AhD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-03-19

day and, it is supposed arranged the fna form
alities for the withdrawal OF Major Anderson's
command from Fort Sumter. The withdrawal
is admitted to be finally determined upon, and
the only question is as to the exact time and
manner OF accomplishing it. $40 s. Ate