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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
The Allies of Black Republicans.

There are some persons who do not hesitate to
charge those who are friends of the Union with
being Black Republicans, even though the Union
and the best friends of Southern institutions.
Those who make such charges must do it through
ignorance, malice, or purpose to give ''aid and
comfort" to the enemies of the South. Those
who are ignorant Of the sentiments entertained
by Union men, should not presume to speak OF
them in disparaging manner, for they thereby
only bring shame and ridicule upon themselves
Those who are prompted by fendish spirit Of
malice to SANDER the friends of the Union, will
find that their motives will be appreciated as
members of the community in which they live
and will become objects of contempt, to be shun
led, despised and loathed by all persons of re-
spectability. The malicious have the will, bu
not the power to injure. They are like thu
fangless serpent which carries its venom in it
tongue, but has not power to introduce it into thu
object at VII q. ss.lkes. =
mo = igbt nor gr,itness in mortality
Cen Ger -Seape; back-wounT ng caumny
The VIII. .irtue strikes; what King so strong
Can tie tae ssll up in the slanderous tongues"
Such chs.lges cannot, oy any possibility, lpjure
the persons slandered, for their sentiments and
characters are too well Known. Their wnol'
Eres are s;anaing refutations of sceb rA-rges
and their records stamp them with falsehood.-
Unless, then, the authors of such charges b.
fools, they must have some other motive thai
the vain one Of trying to injure Union men b.
such slanderous charges, and that motive mus
be to give said and comfort" to the enemies 0
the South, by making the impression upon then
that the Union men Of this State, who constitut
large majority at this time, are Black Repub
licans SUCH as they themselves are. The per
sons who make such charges are opposed to an
adjustment of our national troubles, and thin
the best way to prevent such result is to con
vince the Black Republicans that the Unio
men of this State agree with them. They ar
trying to stiffen the back-bones of those Repub
hcans who are now manifesting disposition t
yield to a compromise. II they can only kee
the Black Republicans from yielding, they Wi
succeed in the attainment of the ''consummatio
so devoutly wished for" by theIn-the proven
tion of any adjustment, and the secession of a
the Southern States. Such persons are, practi
cally, efficient allies of the Black Republicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Southern Congress.

The Southern Congress is proceeding with the
routine business of constructing the new confed-
alton. Resolutions were adopted looking to the
repeal of the navigation laws and providing for
the reception into the Army and Navy of the
Oonfederacy of officers Withdrawing from the
service of the United States. A resolution pro-
posing that the flag of the Confederacy should
be made as similar as possible to the ''Stars and
Stripes of the United States" grew so interest,"
ing that the Congress went into secret session o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

GALE OF BATH LANDS.-In pursuance of
. decree of Circuit Court of Augusta made in the
lin T. Gegers heirs and Others shall sell. at prl-
vate sale, separate parcels, as may be judcious
and to suit purchasers, body TRACT of land sua-
ted ip Bath CO. opposite Cloverdale and adjoining the
Coverdale and Wilderness estates and contains about
$500 Acres, and formerly the property of George
Geiger decd The land is well timbered and as the
lumber business is getting profitable it is recon
mended admirably suited for that purpose. The
land is all desirable as grazing ranges.
am authurized to sell such terms as I may
think best, taking from the purchasers bonds with
good personal security, aid retaining the title ult
mate securely. may BE- consulted by letter or per-
on the lands during the present month.
Feb. 49, 1861. JOHN CHURCHMAN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

~ Governor Hicks was examined before
the House Select Committee, on Wednesday last,
In relation to the rumored conspiracy to seize
the National Capitol. He testified to belief that
such purpose was at one time contemplated,
and that organizations were formed to carry it
into effect, but he now thought it had been a.
bandoned The Committee, it is also said, are
convinced that the conspiracy, if it ever existed,
has been abandoned
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

az The Wisconsin Legislature, INSPIRED by
''such examples of patriotism" as are furnished
by the States of Kentucky and Maryland, and
'ready at all times to meet fraternal advances in
''the spirit they are made," have without dissent
instructed the Judiciary Committee to revise the
Personal Liberty laws of the State so as to make
them in all things conform to the Constitution of
4 o TJnitod Stotoo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

The two Senator's from Virginia should, at
least, after the regent ConventionaI vote in the
State, feel themselves to be atfectonaey adpised
labor tor the restoration of the Union, ii pos
slble, instead of being eager to break it up, or
hasty in couDseling its dissolution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

Credit is given liz treasury circles to the state
ment that northern bank presidents will decline
TO take further notice of the government securi-
ties, unless compromise is effected between the
sections upon the slavery question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

statesmen and journals are amenting the condi-
ton of our country, and expressing the most ar
dent wishes that the government will be contin-
ued and the Union restored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
FOR SALE.

yI>HE BUILDING AND DRUGS of the Drug Store
situated in Grafton, aylor co. Va, the b. 4
O R R. NO other Drug Store within 20 miles, doing
a fair business which be considerably increased
Terms which vii. be made very favorable can be as
certained by addressing DR.. j. II. LEGGE,
Feb. 10, 186l-6ts-$2.25. Grafton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

az The election of so sound and conserva-
tive patriot, and so high-toned getleman, as
John Janney, Esq, of Loudoun, as President of
the State Convention, is happy indication Of
the manner in which the grave and important
business of that Convention is to be conducted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

I AND In MAKhEI.-ln pursuance OF de-
IL cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered in the cause of Jacob Crist against John B.
Rankin and Others shall proceed, on the premises
on SATURDAY, THE 23RD DAY oE MARCH next, to sell,
at public sale, to the highest bidder, TRACT OF
LAND belonging to the said John B. Rankin, ada
cent to the town of Spring Hill, in Augusta county,
containing about 1857 Acres. 1t has 1t good
buildings lays handsomely, susceptible under skill
full farming, of great Improvement, is in pleasant
neighporh0od and convenient to market.
TERMS:-SO much in hand will defray costs of
suit and sale, the balance in six, twelve eighteen and
twenty four months, in embellishments, the purcha
ser to give bond with godd personal security, and the
title to be retained as uti nate security, - o.
The title is believed to be unquestonable.
F.b 49, ls6l-tds N. X. TROUT Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

~ Ex-Secretary Floyd is out in card
pledging himself to meet the charges brought
against him in connection with the theft of the
Indian bonds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

az A majority of the Joint Committee of the
Massachusetts Legislature have resolved to report
declaratory act to exclude any construction of
the Personal Liberty laws of the State which
shall contravene the Constitution or laws of the
limited States
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

az The Secretary of the Treasury has adj
vertised for an eight million loan. Bids will be
received up to the 23d inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Speech of our Representative.

On the first page will be found the full report
of the excellent speech delivered on the 9th inst,
in the House of Representatives, by Hon. John
T. Harris. We hope his constituents will read
it, for we are satisfied that large majority will
approve the sentiments it contains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

II 1ESIRABLF LAND FOh SALE.-ln VIZ
IL tue of Deed of Trust executed to me by John
Bush and wife, of date August s, 1861 will proceed,
on the premises, on Wedesday, the 2Oth day of Adrch
ne to SELL at public sale, to the highest bidder, all
tie lands owned by said DISTINGUISHING of three
several tracts. contiguous, and containing together
about SIG acres.
The land is in Augusta county, the Big Calf
Pasture river: has on it three dwelling houses-one
on each tract, Zone being brick mansion,); with
Chopping and Saw-M convenient to custom; and
all necessary Improvements attached to such. The
Land is well watered; adjoins Beck, Clayton, and
Others and may be sold tracts to suit purchasers
if desired and jndcious. on day of sale.
Terms Costs of sale in hand; balance in equal
instalments OF and IL months, bearing Interest," the
purchaser to give bond and good security and title
to be retained as ultimate security.
ROBERT p. EUBANK, Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
NEW GOODSi
OPPOSITE VIRGINIA HOTEL.

OPROSlTE VIRGINIA HOTELs
DIPER & FUNKHOUSER are now receiving the
IL following kinds of goods, viz: - e = - Il
"A Laurel b. Bro. Cotton; -
A and 10 Osnaburgs;
rs Heavy Twill for servants;
1O-4 Bleached Sheeting;
Renitentiary Plaid Cotton;
New York Mills Beached Cotton;
White Flannels;
Hoop Skirts, &c, &e.
We are also closing out Winter Dress Goods at re-
markable low prices.
Staunton Feb. l9.-Vin. copy.
NOTICE THE accounts of CRAWFORD &
IN COCHRAN made off to the lst of January,
1861. The partnership expires by Limitation on the
LIST of April As change in the concern is about be-
ing made, no longer indulgence can be given. We
hope our friends will understand we are in sarnsst-
- CRAWFORD s. COCHRAN.
Stanton. Feb. 10, 1851. = -
A TTENTION STAUNON ARTILLERY
IA You will meet at your Armory ON FRIDAY
NEXT, the 22nd of February, at O'Clock. "a. AK
in full uniform with side arms, for the pur- 9.xN
pose of celebrating the Anniversary of Wash -
lngtons birth day, by Parade and Target
Practice and you are required to bring one Ration
Feb. -, 1850. y ~ G. W. IMBoDEN, o. s.
A TTENTION VOLUNTEERS Members Of
IN the Volunteer Company, at West View, and
persons desiring to become members, are hereby
dered and requested to meet at west view. on SAr.
uRDAY, THE 2ND MARCH, for the purpose of or
ganZlng and electlng Omcers. -
Feb 49, 1861.
CORN SHELLERS.-6 Pennock's Celebrated
l JoCorn Shelters on hand, which will be sold at
reduced price to close the lot This Shelter is Il-
doubtedly the best in use, and may be in in
all parts of the county. Those in want should now
supply themselves GEO. E. PRICE.
stanton, Feb. l9, 1851
NOTICE Persons wishing to buy first rate
IN article of FLOUR FOR FAMILY USE, can De
supplied by calling at The NEW FREIGHT DEPOT, op-
posite the store of t. j. Hope where supply Q, tne
best brands NAV be found at all times Terms Casn
Stadpton, Feb fs=r3m r2-a W. a bORkE.
nLOW POfNTS.-We have on hand nd an assort-
T. ment of Plough Points and Land Slides. Also
-, oxtr. fine Iot of CLOVER SEED
"' 'A"- " ----Mo5BY TAYLOR FULTZ.
Stanton Feb. 10, 1850
In Augusta County Court, January term, i86l.
was ordered that Appeal Docket be called for
l trial at the February term next
Teste, W. A. BURNETT, &c.
Feb. 10, 1861.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

It is said that the ultras of South Carolina are
opposed to the plan recently adopted at Mont
gpmery, Administering that it may lead to
efforts at reconstruction. Rhett, the Charleston
Mercury, &C., it is believed, do not want the
Border States to have anything to do with the
ssSouthern Confederacy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

81 We have several communications on
hand which will appear in our next issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
SOUTHERN LITERARY INSTITUTE,
Select Boarding and Day School.
MRS. GEORGIE A. III. MCLEOD, Print
s. W. o0R OF SHARP AND 0AMpEN sTs.,
BALTIMORE, MD.

THIS institution offers every advantage, for Q
i thorough, English and Classical Education.-
Strict attention given to the moral well as men.
tai training of the young ladies' The object of the
Principal is to combine high literary education with
the comforts of well regulated Home.
PATRONS AND REFEREES.
Rev. Geo. C. M. Roberts, NJ. d., Baltimore.
Rev. Bishop Gossbrenner, Va.
Rev. 3. Yates Reese, ID. D.. Baltimore.
DR.. A. Dod, Va.
Com. VIM. B Shubrick, q. s. NJ, Washington,
Major VIM. II. Chase, Pensacola, Fla.
Hon. Judge Sharkey, Jackson, Miss.
Surgeon Lewis w. Minor u. s. NJ Norfolk Va
Col. s. B. Burgess, Northumberland Co.. Va
Feb. 10 1861
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Henry Clay ON Secession.

The following is an extract from letter ad-
dressed to Danl. Ulman, by Henry Clay, and da-
ted Ashland, June 14th, 1851:
"Resides pre-existing questions, a new one will
probably arise at the next session of Congress in
volving the right of any one of the States of the
Union, upon lis own separate will and pleasure,
to secede from the residue and become distinct
and independent power. The decision of that
momentous question cannot but exert some in
fnence, more or less, upon the next Presidential
election. For my own part, | utterly deny the
existence OF any such right, and think an at
tempt TO exercise 1t ought to be resisted to the
last extremity, for it is, in part, question of o.
MON or no Union"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

- The Columbus Georgia. Enquirer de-
tends Gen. Scott from the assaults that have
lately been made upon him, through the public
press, and maintains that he (Gen. Scott) repu-
dates any desire to resort to coercion with
view of retaining a State in the Union, depre-
Gates civil war ss the worst of calamities, and,
strong as is his attachment to the Union, de-
clares that disunion is "a smaller eVii'' than
such war as would follow the attempt to main
tain the Union intact by force. 1t adds AT
the same time, Gen. Scott, as an officer OF the
Federal Government, especially entrusted with
the protection of its military posts feels it his
duty to recommend that steps be taken to Sc
cure them against surprise and sudden attacks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
What it becomes Virginia to do.
We elm the following from a waIlw

communication IN the Richmond Wing:
cit becomes Virginia, more than any Other
State, to fight for the Constitution and the I'm
ion, inch by inch, defending them both like al
army besieged III its stronghold, which aban
dons position after position only after it hat
vainly essayed to make stand at each step, anG
been driven back. In the formation OF the Con
stitution and the establishment of this Union
the sons of Virgnia-men who crowned her with
honor and glory, we're the master spirits. She
owes 1t to them, to her traditions, to the world
nay, she owes it to the cause Of civil and relig.
lous iberty-to struggling freedom, now-to
posterity for all time-and to herself, not to con.
sent to break up this Union until she has first
tried all fair and honorable means to preserve it.
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than s0hGt it records has occurred since the apostolic
age.
THIRD EDITION-JUST PUBLISHED.
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A NARRATIVE OF THE LORDS DEALINGS
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Buchanan, Cass and Republican Govern
ment,

The Richmond Dispatch says that it is not the
slavery question which has caused our present
troubles, but the sssefsh and unholy ambition
of politicians. The Dispath calls Gen. Cass
and President Buchanan "two venerable dema-
gogues, who have done as much as any other of
their tribe to involve their country in its present
ruin" The Dispatch seems to have lost all hope
in the ssexperiments of elf-government'' and
thinks any efforts to establish another like
the present would be ssinsaner.'' That paper of
Saturday last, in speaking of Buchanan and Cass,
says:
esWe desire to speak with all respect of grey
hairs, even when they are not a crown of po-
litical righteousness, but we must be excused
from indnlging in any maudlin sentimentality
over the closing scenes in the political natural
lives Of two venerable demagogues, who have
done as much as any other Of their tribe, wheth-
er Democrat or Whig Northern or Southern,
Federal or State-Rights, to involve their coun-
try in its present ruin. 1t is not slavery which
has brought US all to the verge OF that dismal a.
byss which is now yawning at our feet; it is that
which has destroyed all Republics, the selfish
and unholy ambition of politicians, and that
which will destroy, sooner or later, all future
experiments Of selfgovernment, if men shall be
found insane enough hereafter, after this grand
wreck and crash, to attempt another enterprise
OF this kind, down to the day of DOOM"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

az II might haze been called CoTKNPoRARY Foor-
PRINTS OF THE LIVING GoD.' Nothing s0ondsrfuk
than OhGt it records has occurred since the apostolic
ace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

Np The New York Times Republican
Journal remarks upon the result of the recent
elections in Virginia and Tennessee: "We have
evidence now of Union party in the Southern
States. The Government and the Constitution
has supporters there, with whom to treat Con-
ciliation end compromise become now acts of
friendly arrangement, instead of surrender to O.
pen and defiant enemies. We have no hesita-
ton in saying that the results of these elections
not only enables, but requires the Republican
party to treat the whole question in different
spirit, and to tender to the Union party in the
South every guarantee which justice can grant
or ask against any infringement of their rights,
or any disturbance of their domestic peace"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19
Origin of the Peace Congress.


sZed," the sensation Washington correspon-
dent of the Richmond Dispatch, in his letter OF
the 18th inst, says:
at is now believed that the Peace Congress
owes its origin to Messrs. Seward, Douglas ana
Crittenden. who have coalesced to form union
party" ---.,.
We happen to know that in respect to this
matter Mr.. "Zed' is talking about matter OF
which he knows absolutely nothing, and we
question very much whether q himself oelieVes
that the Peace Conference owes its origin to
Messrs. Seward, Douglas and Crittenden
We know that the suggestion OF such an as
semblage was first made in this place by dis
tinguished member of the Virginia Judiciary
a gentleman who has not been politician for
thirty years. The suggestion having been MADE
in our presence and being struck with the WIS
dom of it, in the very next issue of the Spectator
dated 18th December, 1860, we published the
following:
A SUeeEsTIoN.-It has been suggested Dy
distinguished gentleman of this place, VINO nas
clear and well disciplined mind, as wen as
patriotic heart which pnlsates for the best inter
ests of our common country, that 1t would OF
well for the Legislatures Of each OF the States &c
select two of their best men as Commissioners e
meet in council at Washington city to devis'
some plan of satisfactory adjustment, and to SUB
init the result of their deliberations to the con
sideration of the members of Congress. Ihi
suggestion, if acted apon, would secure expedi
stion, now so imperatively demanded, as well a
balm delibera.on
subsequently, the originator of the plan, men
tibned the subject to distinguished member
the Virginia Legislature, Serving in the lowe
house, who, highly approving Of the plan
Lbrcug'. !. to .;,n notice C the General Assembl
and it was adopted.
We have noticed this statement of the CORES
pondent of the Dispatch for the reason that We
believe it was made for the purpose OF preju
dicing the public mind against the action of tn
Peace Conference, by creating the impressio
that Seward was instrumental in the inaugura
ton OF this great movement to which the patri
otto, union-loving men of every section of on
distracted country are earnestly looking with 81
much of anxiety and hope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-02-19

In Augusta County Court, January term, 1861.
st was orilered that Appeal Docket be called for
1 trial at the February term next
Teste, W. A. BURNETT, D. G..
Feb. 10, 1861.